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Publisher: Reed Boettcher Owners: Bill and Todd Clark Information: 580-427-9000 Printed By: Texoma Print Services www.greatplainsliving.com

THE BRAND THAT WORKS On The Cover Take a look at how the local cattle operation of Allen Angus Ranch produces high quality cattle at an affordable price. This profit driven production focuses on forage growth and health, while emphasizing and utilizing known genetics within their heard. Read more about Greg Spears and the people that have made the operation of Allen Angus a growing success.

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“One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.” ~ Aristotle KUBOTA TO PURCHASE GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INC. • insight on Kubota’s expectations based on shared values and strategic alignment

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OPERATION ALLEN ANGUS • A look into how Greg Spears, owner of Allen

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THE EXTRA MILE • Kubota puts boots on the ground, and in the field with local farmers that are putting their new round balers to work

AQUATIC WEED CONTROL • Learn a few simple steps on how to control

Aquatic plants in your body of water for increased production and recreation

EMPLOYEE PROFILE • Outside salesman, Ernie Sikes brings years of knowledge and customer service to the Great Plains family

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WE ARE KUBOTA • Kubota puts traditions to the test and anchors themselves as a company that is more than an equipment manufacturer

THE CATTLEMEN CONNECTION • Great Plains Kubota and The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association working together for the greater good

THE NEW KUBOTA M7 TRACTORS BIGGEST TO DATE • Read about the highly anticipated coming of Kubota’s largest tractor line-up

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THE CHUCK WAGON • Here’s a few summertime foods to try over a campfire or during your next picnic

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Editorial

We Are Great Plains First, we asked our customers to ride with the brand. Then, we stated we are the brand that works. At Great Plains we operate beyond the boundaries of our slogans and brand statements, because our actions speak louder than our words. The GP Kubota mission is to provide quality equipment solutions while conducting business in a manner that honors, and respects; God, our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and the communities we serve.

It’s our job to understand the work of our customers. It’s our responsibility to represent Kubota, and the other equipment manufacturers we offer with the highest integrity. It’s our duty to stand by our products and our customers. We don’t always have the answers, but we don’t stop until we’ve found the right solution. Beyond the solutions that Great Plains offers you’ll find an experience. If it’s not right, it’s on us. That’s as simple as it gets, and is exactly what we promise. From field, to showroom floor, our promise, combined with a clean and professional environment takes GP services beyond the sale. It doesn’t matter if it’s two or 20 years, every time a customer operates equipment purchased from us, they’re doing business with Great Plains.

What makes Great Plains Kubota? A solid foundation built by honest, hard-working ownership and management is at the core of everything we do. Their leadership makes our business more than a tractor dealership. They’ve created an oasis in a desert of work. Our full-line Kubota dealerships in Ada, Duncan, Edmond, and Shawnee will quench customers thirst for productivity. Great Plains Kubota is made up of a diverse group of friendly employees, trained to operate as one, and taught to earn every customers business. The right to serve customers isn’t automatic, it’s earned and this is something we work hard at daily.

Great Plains Kubota is comprised of people that, like you, know the value of quality equipment. We are; farmers, ranchers, pastors, leaders, gardeners, hunters, builders, fisherman, cooks, and auctioneers. We’re friends of the family, and stewards of the land. We are, the brand that works for you.

What we offer is more than equipment sales, service, parts, and rentals. We offer the means to achieve dreams and goals.

We offer a hard to find promise. We will work for you every step of the way. As we continue to grow we will continue to improve and refine our operations.

What it all boils down to is this. Many places offer equipment, furthermore there’s lot of places that offer Kubota equipment. It’s the service and satisfaction you’ll get at any Great Plains Kubota dealership that makes all the difference. We are many different things, but most of all, we are Great Plains Kubota.

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Kubota Corporation Expands Long-Time Partnership with Land Pride and Enters Into an Agreement to Purchase Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Shared Values and Strategic Alignment Drove the Acquisition TORRANCE, Calif., (May 13, 2016) – Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, parent company to Kubota U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., based in Salina, Kansas. Once final, the purchase will expand the company’s long-time partnership with Land Pride and will include all five Great Plains divisions with multiple facilities in Kansas and a manufacturing plant in Sleaford, England.

Since 2007, Kubota has worked closely with Land Pride to provide quality, performance-matched implements to Kubota dealers and customers across the U.S. and Canada. “This acquisition aligns with our long-term strategic vision to continue our market expansion and provide high-quality products and comprehensive solutions for our customers,” said Mr. Masato Yoshikawa, president and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corporation. “Great Plains and Kubota share a common set of values in that we both were founded four decades ago on a reputation for quality, innovation and engineering excellence. We believe these synergies will continue to add value for our dealers and our customers for many years to come.”

For the foreseeable future, all five Great Plains divisions will continue to operate as they have been with their infrastructure intact. “Once final, this acquisition is going to lead to great advancements for both businesses without being a significant change for our people,” emphasized Todd Stucke, senior vice president of sales, marketing and product support for Kubota. “We intend to respect the distinctiveness of the brands, trademarks and operational strengths. Doing so will allow employees, dealers and customers to do business with the same great companies they have come to know and trust.”

Roy Applequist, Great Plains’ founder and chairman will remain on the leadership team to help guide the operations and facilitate a seamless transition. “My plan is to play a significant role in helping Great Plains become a vital part of the Kubota family,” said Applequist. “Great Plains’ leadership position in the agricultural implement business has been earned by striving to do our best in satisfying our customers’ needs, and we are confident that teaming up with Kubota will allow us to continue to uphold this tradition.”

Partnering with Mr. Applequist in overseeing and managing the transition is Linda Salem, president of Great Plains Manufacturing. “I’ve worked alongside Roy for 26 years, and I intend to carry forward the entrepreneurial and successful legacy that he has created at Great Plains,” expressed Salem. “I’ve also worked collaboratively with Kubota for over 10 years, which has allowed us to create a foundation for a strong working relationship that we will continue to build as we move forward.”

The partnership further builds on Kubota’s presence in Kansas where the company recently announced the establishment of its North American Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas, which serves as the primary distribution hub for Kubota parts and whole goods distribution across the U.S. and Canada. The company’s expanding presence in the state well-equips it to complete a seamless transition to ensure existing Great Plains and Land Pride customers continue to receive the same reliable and professional support they are accustomed to. ....

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here’s nothing covert about the operation at Allen Angus Ranch. The ranch’s dedication to providing quality cattle to the commercial cowman is backed by superior genetics and forage. Through improvements and efficient use of resources, Allen Angus’s ownership and management is streamlining their business practices to produce a more productive end result, which ultimately increases profits for their customers.

Vertical integration was the goal of Greg Spears, coowner and Operations Manager of Allen Angus, when he purchased the 5200 acre ranch in 2014. As owner of the Texas based, FMC Feeds & Supply, which is managed by Kelley Adair, Spears decided to get into the cattle industry to better understand his customers, and because it was his wife Kathy’s childhood dream of owning a cattle ranch.

Kathy and Greg have been business partners for 25 plus years. As a CPA graduate from Texas Tech, she is a major contributor and the “soul” of all of the Spears enterprises.

First, Greg and Kathy started Scenic Point Land & Cattle in Young county Texas. As this operation began to take off they started looking for ways to raise more cattle with less acres. When an opportunity arose in Allen Okla., Spears along with business partners, Jack Little and Randy Can-

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tin, recognized the land’s potential and made the decision to purchase what is now Allen Angus. There was a lot of work to be done to bring the ranch up to speed, but with the advice of several entities Spears believes he has, and will continue to improve production.

Customer service is important for any retail business, and understanding the wants and needs of customers is at the core of service. By purchasing the ranch north of Allen, Okla. Spears and his partners have literally put themselves in their customer’s shoes. It would have been simple enough to research his target audience, but for Spears, becoming a customer himself not only strengthened his Texas based feed store, but streamlined his entire business operations as well.

First and foremost, Allen Angus is in the forage raising business. Spears commented on the importance of good forage for the ranch.

“We are blessed to have the opportunity to be stewards of this ranch, but there have been some challenges. When we took over and started Allen Angus there were a lot of forage improvements that needed to be done. This is where good equipment comes into play. If you don’t have a tractor that starts, or a baler that will bale, or swather that will

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swath, you can’t effectively produce the forage you need to improve production. We decided to buy local and went with Great Plains Kubota, because they’re cattle people and farmers like us, they understand the urgency with the windows of opportunity that come and go. Thus far GP has been responsive. In the Ag business I view the service provider and service purchaser as best friends. Nobody can make you madder than your best friend, but in the end its almost unconditional, because you both have something invested. Great Plains has invested in Allen Angus, and likewise us with them,” Spears stated.

Since the purchase of the Allen ranch in 2014 the lands productivity has come a long way. It has flourished over the last few years which Spears contributes to good management and outside agencies such as the Noble Foundation along with the advice of Mark Gardiner of Gardiner Angus Ranch.

Ranch Manager, James McWilliams has been with Allen Angus since the purchase, and he brings 14 plus years of experience from a Missouri ranch to the Allen operation.

It’s the sound management and employees of Allen Angus, FMC Feeds, and Scenic Point Ranch that help streamline the entire operation which provide Spears the luxury to

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travel from his home in Graham, Texas to Allen, Okla. on a weekly basis.

The Noble Foundation has also been instrumental, and has helped set the pace for everything Allen Angus does.

Hugh Aljoe with the Foundation has been a huge help, both with the cattle and with improving grass. Before purchasing, Spears met with the Foundation to get an idea on what the Ranch’s potential could be, and what expectations they should have. Mark Gardiner, of Gardiner Angus Ranch in Ashland, Kansas not only provided 100% of the Allen Angus genetics, but has given unmatched sound advice. Much like the Noble Foundation, Gardiner has been a critical part of the start up and growth of Allen Angus.

As a business owner Spears understands the importance a vendor’s role has, and mentions both his own vendors as well as Great Plains vendors such as Kubota are important and vital to the ranches success.

The Allen Angus mission is to raise known genetic cattle of the highest quality that is affordable and profitable to the common cowman. Their goal of raising the same quality cattle as registered Angus is obtained by using Method Genetics which test the known genetics of all their bulls and heifers. There are three points of proContinued on Pg. 10

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“At Allen Angus we invest in components that will make more money for the commercial cowman. We invest in forage, and the quality of our herd...period.”

- Greg Spears (Allen Angus)

duction they focus on; carcass yield, grade, and performance. Allen Angus Ranch provides profit proven breeding stock to the commercial producer for a value that helps secure long term viability. Their cattle are raised on grass range with low stress handling methods. Allen Angus offers calving ease Angus bulls, yearling bulls, cow bulls, semen, pairs, replacement females, open heifers, and bred heifers. The 5200 acre ranch is divided into three sections which house 1160 “Momma” Cows, 27 sire bulls, 120 development Bulls, 140 “AI” heifers, and 600 calves. Allen Angus follows the protocol set by Gardiner closely.

The genetics are there, it is up to Spears and company to give them the husbandry needed to develop their stock to full potential. Quality genetics given proper husbandry provides this ample growth and development.

Method Genetics, and the other practices mention all create a better paycheck for the cowman. As mentioned early forage is primary at Allen Angus. Some of the crops raised are; Midland, Bermuda grass, five pastures of native grasses such as love grass and blue stem, along with vetch, and clover. Since their start, they’ve been no-tilling 700-1000 acres, which has increased forage for the winter. Spears elaborated further on the importance of quality forage.

“At Allen Angus we invest in components that will make more money for the commercial cowman. We invest in forage, and the quality of our herd...period. We put money into things that add value. At first, we were focusing on repairing the forage and ground to ensure a good future.

Our future is with forage, both quality and quantity. We will continue to improve the land and upgrade cattle so that we can continue to make our customers a profit.”

Allen Angus Ranch is a doorway that leads to good genetics for the commercial cowman. Through sound forage practices, research, and efficient equipment, Allen Angus develops a profitable product at an affordable price. Those dedicated to the ranch are staying the course, and investing in their labor of love to insure growth and a sustainable future. There are some that are betting against them, but they will stay the course. It’s only been two years after all, and look how much they’ve accomplished.

At Left: Ranch hand Jim Wade and Greg Spears pose in front of one of the ranch’s many Kubota tractors. Below: A Kubota M135GX pulls into ranch headquarters. At Bottom: Greg Spears demonstrates the docile nature his young bulls exhibit while feeding them a little snack.

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Kubota Tractor Corporation Puts Engineers In The Field To Ensure Quality

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hen hay season started ramping up, Kubota answered the call. With the assistance of Great Plains Duncan, and their dedicated customers, Kubota Engineers, along with Sr. Product Manager of Hay Tools, Dave Palmer took to the hay fields to get constructive feedback from Kubota baler customers. This isn’t new practice for the Kubota hay tool team. They reached out last season as well, however this the rural Duncan area was new territory for the team.

Just north of Duncan you’ll find Marlow, Okla. Here, a custom baling operation owned by Clyde Harms Sr., his son Clyde Harms Jr., and partner Tom Heinrich puts Kubota equipment to the test daily. As committed GP customers, they own and operate several Kubota tractors, disc mower conditioners, and balers. Their passion for Kubota equipment sparked Kubota’s interest into allowing them to test a new baler. This season, at the risk of their own profits, Harms has agreed to use Kubota’s new BV4580 prototype during his hay season. Likewise, Kubota has technicians on call if the experimental 5X6 baler should have any issues. One of the Kubota Engineers, explained further why Kubota was going to such great lengths for their equipment and customer base.

“Kubota is deeply committed to quality and customer satisfaction, and while we are relatively new to the hay tool market we are pulling all the stops to ensure our hay equipment is as reliable, if not more than any other manufacturer.

We strenuously test our equipment, then send engineers like myself into the fields with prototypes. We have 15 prototype balers in the central division ranging from San Antonio all the way to North Dakota. We are dedicated to our equipment, and take these extra steps to ensure our hard work is not wasted.”

The Kubota hay tool team later visited Dan Wright’s cow calf farm near Loco, Okla. to gain further insight on the BV4180 Premium, which Wright purchased last year. Wright had this to say about his Kubota baler.

“Overall, I was very impressed with my Kubota baler. It makes really tight bales, and it seems like you can’t plug it up.

The more hay you feed it, the better it works,” said Wright.

Spending time with vendors and customers is never wasted at Great Plains Kubota. The time spent in the field proves to us that as a dealership we can rely on Kubota to deliver a product we can stand behind, and offer a reliable way for customers to make a profit.

At Right: Kubota Engineers pose with Great Plains Duncan customer, Dan Wright, and Sr. Product Manager of Hay Tools, Dave Palmer, at Wright’s family farm near Loco, Okla.

Photos By: Alex Robles Background Picture: Professional hay producers Clyde Harms tries out the Kubota BV4580 (5X6), prototype baler this spring.

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By Justin McDaniel

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Aquatic Weed Control

quatic plants growing in ponds and lakes are beneficial for fish and wildlife. They provide food, dissolved oxygen, and spawning and nesting habitat for fish and waterfowl. Aquatic plants can trap excessive nutrients and detoxify chemicals.

However, dense growths (over 25% of the surface area) of algae and other water plants can seriously interfere with pond recreation and threaten aquatic life. Water plants can restrict swimming, boating, fishing, and other water sports. Water plants can impart unpleasant taste (musty flavor), decaying vegetation emits offensive odors (rotten egg smell), and algae can discolor pond waters. Dense growths of plants can cause night time oxygen depletion and fish kills. Green plants produce oxygen in sunlight, but they consume oxygen at night. Decomposing water weeds can deplete the oxygen supply, resulting in fish kills from suffocation. Dense plant growths can provide too much cover, preventing predation, and leading to stunted (smallsized) sportfish populations.

Prevention and Watershed Management: Prevention is the best way to reduce aquatic plant problems.

It is cheaper and easier to prevent weed growth than to control weeds in your pond. Constructing ponds with steep slopes that drop quickly into deep water can prevent weeds from rooting. Soil erosion and fertilizer runoff (including livestock wastes) are the two major causes of water weeds. Soil erosion magni-

fies the weed problems. Eroded soil particles not only make the pond shallower and allow rooted weeds to quickly invade, but soil particles also transport fertilizer (absorbed nitrogen and phosphorus) that further stimulates weed growth.

Aquatic Plant Control Methods: Selection of the best treatment or combination of treatments depends on the species of water plant, the extent of the problem, economic considerations, local environmental conditions, and pond uses. First, be sure that you have an aquatic plant problem. Some aquatic plant growths are minor and temporary, and do not require costly weed control actions, thereby saving you worry, time, and money. If aquatic plants cover more than 25% of the pond surface area, you should consider implementing weed control. Second, different types of weeds (algae, floating-leaf weeds, emergent weeds, and submersed weeds) require different treatments.

Harvesting: Physical removal of waterweeds from ponds is a good control technique. Harvesting of aquatic plants consists of three essential steps. These are (1) cutting or uprooting the weeds, (2) collecting the cut weeds, and (3) removing the weeds from the pond. Harvesting can be accomplished with simple hand tools and physical labor. Whole plant removal generally is better than cutting because some plants can reproduce from cuttings.

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Aquatic Plants Cont. able nontoxic water dyes (nigrosine, analine, and aqua-shade) can be used to color the water in order to reduce light penetration and shade out nuisance plants.

To be effective, the dyes must persist for several weeks.

For the best results, this technique should be used in early spring at the start of the growing season before the waterweeds have had a chance to establish themselves.

Biological Controls: Introducing animals and plants that eat or compete with waterweeds represents another control method. Herbivorous animals (those that eat plants) include a wide variety of turtles, grass carp, ducks, geese, and swans which can be stocked in ponds to consume aquatic plants.

Chemical Control: Herbicides are commonly used to manage land and water plants. They should, however, be the control of last resort. Herbicides are relatively easy to apply and may be the only practical method of control in some situations. However, the treatment of weed-infested waters with herbicides must be used with caution. Herbicides can be toxic to fish and other aquatic life.

When using herbicides, treat one-third (or less) of the pond at a time to allow fish freedom to move to untreated, oxygen-rich areas of the pond or lake. Apply herbicides during the spring when water temperatures are cooler and dissolved oxygen levels are higher than in summer. Some herbicides are not as toxic at colder temperatures. Apply in early spring when weeds are small and not well established, and when fewer weeds are present to decompose.

Application rates should be according to the label and directions should be followed.

Applying the right amount of herbicide is especially important to achieve good control, avoid non-target toxicity, eliminate unnecessary expense, and comply with the legal requirements. After application of a herbicide, comply with the required waiting period before using water for irrigation, livestock watering, swimming, or fishing.

If you are interested in using a herbicide, please contact your local OSU Extension Office so the correct herbicide can be identified for your weed problem.

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Ernie Sikes

utside salesman, Ernie Sikes has been representing the brand on metro area job sites since October 2015.

GPL decided to find out what the driving force behind his representation was with a little Q&A. What did you do before GP? I worked 34 years in the compact construction equipment business. I have 23 years experience as a Service Manager, and spent the last ten as a Parts Manager, then Operations Manager, and finally as a Branch Manager, where I managed a team of five salesmen.

What is the most important aspect of your job? My experience in service and parts allows me to communicate with customers. I understand their problems, and can offer an experienced solution they can depend on.

What’s your favorite type of Kubota equipment? My favorite has to be the Compact Track Loader. I’m truly amazed at the quality of the SVL. From the craftsmanship used on the assembly line, to the style of the pivot pin and the quality of the welds, they are the best.

How does the Kubota equipment you sell compare? I would put Kubota equipment against any competitor.

Specs are a good starting point, but operating in real situations is the best tool a salesmen has. I recently lost a deal based on price. I asked to demo our machine, but 18

was not successful. Two months later I got another shot.

This time he “demoed” our machine. Needless to say, he is buying Kubota.

Why did you decide to join GP? First and foremost was the Clark family, and their Christian family values.

What roadblocks do you face when selling Kubota? The first question I get is, “how efficient our your parts and service departments.” My answer is always, the best.

You can’t afford downtime in the construction business.

What CE features are most important? Dependable, powerful and quite. Kubota is the most comfortable equipment I’ve been fortunate enough to ever operate.

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We are Kubota

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he brand statement of Kubota is (For Earth, For Life). These four words, when combined and implemented are so much more than fancy advertising speak. These words are a mission that Kubota is fulfilling as a global company. They are committed to designing and producing the very best equipment and products in order for their customers to focus on their jobs of planting, feeding, building and caring for the world in which we live. From investing in their communities and dealerships, to ensuring a wide range of high quality products throughout strategic partnerships, to employing America’s best and brightest men and women, Kubota never loses sight of their purpose: to engineer rewarding experiences, and help people achieve more.

Kubota Corporation unveiled their first tractor to the US in 1969. The Kubota L200 (21HP) sub-compact tractor was an immediate success, and it quickly filled an equipment void in the American tractor market.

The result of this success was the birth of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) in 1972. Since then KTC has continued to expand and refine their product lines for the U.S. market. Now, customers can rely on the manufacturing quality of Kubota for lawn mower, utility vehicle, construction equipment, tractor and hay tool usage.

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We are passionate. Anyone that knows a Kubota owner, knows how much they love their machine.

Whether it be a tractor or mower, Kubota owners love spending time on their equipment, and love making the land better.

We are producers. Kubota equipment produces results. KTC knows you’ve got a job to do and how important your equipment is. This is why every Kubota piece is manufactured to the highest quality.

We are caretakers. From the dealership to the field, those associated with Kubota know the meaning behind the brand, and what it means to provide a service.

Kubota may seem new compared to other manufacturers, but for almost 50 years they have brought a new level of productivity and reliability to equipment owners. Kubota Tractor Corporation has challenged traditions, and even started a few of their own, thus positioning themselves as a major player in the American equipment market. Their solid network of dealerships and continued dealer support is just the tip of the iceberg for this corporation. Focusing on the preservation of natural resources and assisting the producers thereof creates a family of Kubota owners made of people like you. So if your a Kubota owner, say this out loud, We Are Kubota!

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By Jeff Jaronek

The Cattlemen Connection Great Plains Kubota and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Working Together for a Better Tomorrow

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he Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is a scholarship program, and opened many new doors for the membership driven organization. OCA leaders are youth of our industry by allowing us to set up a scholarcattlemen who are physically, emotionally and finanship endowment fund within the Foundation. This is the cially involved in Oklahoma’s beef industry. In 1979, the first endowment fund made possible with the help of our OCA leadership took a progressive step toward the future allied industry professionals. by creating the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF).

When we first went to visit with Bill and Great Plains Those leaders recognized the need to establish a finanKubota in 2014, we weren’t sure what kind of a response cially viable organization that would be charged with the we would get. We knew that we wanted to establish an responsibility of supporting those individuals and organi- endowed scholarship fund, but we weren’t sure how to zations who commit themselves get the amount of funds that to the improvement of the beef we needed. Bill never hesitated industry. when we asked him to donate The Foundation’s mission is to an RTV to be raffled off in order preserve the heritage of the West to start the fundraising process. and the viability of Oklahoma’s Great Plains Kubota gladly beef cattle industry through stepped in to help support our research and education. With youth, and as the saying goes, the leadership of Bill Clark, Great “the rest is history”.

Plains Kubota, has established By the end of 2015, we realitself as a major partner of the ized that we were coming up OCF with a true passion to help short on the amount funds the Foundation accomplish its needed to create the endowmission. This partnership has ment. Bill and Great Plains Above: GP President, Bill Clark poses with Debbie Davis of helped the Foundation expand its Foss, Okla., She was the winner of the Kubota RTV raffled last Kubota once again stepped up year to help generate funds for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Photo Submitted By: OCA

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and donated a lawnmower to be raffled off this year and complete the endowment fund. Bill’s generosity and passion for helping others went even further by issuing a challenge to our membership and offering a chainsaw to the member that sold the most tickets this year.

Great Plains Kubota is a major sponsor of all OCF activities and events. It’s a pleasure to work with Bill and rest of the crew at Great Plains Kubota. They respect and believe in our mission and continue be excellent partners whenever and wherever a need arises.

The OCF published its first ever Annual Report for 2015 that was made possible in part by the ongoing relationship with Great Plains Kubota.

The annual report highlighted the work of the Foundation and provided transparency for current and future donors.

OCA’s leaders outlined goals for the Foundation to reach by 2020 during a strategic planning seminar last October. By working together with committed supporters like Great Plains, we can reach these goals and make tomorrow better for the Oklahoma beef cattle industry and its youth. Cattle producers can rely that our legacy and livelihood will be passed on to the next generation, and will remain in good hands thanks to outstanding companies, like Great Plains Kubota, that are willing to make huge investments in the next generation.

Above: Members of the Pontotoc County Cattlemen’s Association gather for a picture around a Kubota Z122 zero turn mower that was bought during a fundraiser for the association. Photo By: Reed Boettcher

Partner’s Perspective Great Plains Kubota President elaborates on the “Cattlemen Connection” A lot of us at Great Plains Kubota raise cattle, and are members of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. I think the real question isn’t why would we partner with OCA, but rather, why wouldn’t we partner with the OCA. As Kubota continues to expand it’s equipment line into the larger Ag market I feel it’s our duty as a Kubota dealership to represent Kubota equipment to the right customer, and OCA members are these customers. Most of them, like us, depend on equipment to manage their cattle operations, and while we’re excited for the opportunity to earn new business, our main purpose of supporting the OCA is to help establish a solid future for the beef industry in Okla. We hope we can make a positive contribution, and aid the hard working men and women of the OCA. - Bill Clark

Above: Samantha Howe, Sulphur, Okla. was awarded a $1000 scholarship last year funded by Great Plains Kubota. Photo Submitted By: OCA

Above: GP Salesmen, Gary Huffstutlar, looks on as his daughter Ashton dusts a few clays during last years annual Sporting Clays Shoot held at Silverleaf Shotgun Spots in Guthrie, Okla. Photo Submitted By: OCA

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The Highly Anticipated M7 Tractors Are Coming

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With the M7-Series, Kubota has poured resources into technologies that will offer precision farming in a user friendly way. The M7’s integrated controls of the engine, transmission, hydraulic functions and implements are very efficient in reducing operating costs.

The control panel is easy to use, and offers a touch screen that makes it possible to control all operating functions from a single screen! The M7 is also equipped with an auto guiding system and performance monitor to increase productivity.

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at the impressively grand design of these new tractors and you can see the effort Kubota made to creating operator comfort, with wide cab features, ample operating space and ergonomic controls. Todd Stucke, Kubota vice president, agriculture and turf division was quoted in a Kubota press release stating this about the new tractors.

“With the Kubota M7, we’ve set in motion a strategy for full-scale entry into new markets, setting our sights on commercial livestock and row-crop production customers, and readying Kubota to compete with other 22

big players in the field. The M7’s ease of operation, technological advances and overall comfort factor will make it a top choice for hay producers as well,” Stucke stated.

Production on the M7 tractors is in full swing at Kubota’s newly constructed Farm Machinery plant in France. Delivery and availability for customers is set for this summer, however there isn’t any specific date that Great Plains Kubota will receive the M7 into

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Ethics On Outdoors Respect...Just A Little Bit

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he only thing worse than not catching fish, is finding an empty cup of worms or livers mindlessly discarded on the bank. Summer is here, and the following months will bring an array of outdoor activities that will inevitably have a footprint on nature.

Camping, fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, picnicking; you name it, all provide the chance for improving or ruining the outdoor experience. Having the ethics to pick up someone’s trash, or obey state regulations makes time spent outside more enjoyable for everyone.

All that’s needed is just a little bit of respect. Respect goes a long way in nature. If it isn’t taught and learned, sooner or later mother nature will give you a lesson of her own. It may be in the form of a legal citation, or something as serious as a brush with death. No matter the severity, having respect from the moment your foot steps out on natures playing field is a must.

Why do we go outside in the first place? Picnics can be a lot of work, and walks can be taken in a living room while watching television. We go outside to be closer nature. We fish and hunt to make that primal connection, and turn what our ancestors did for survival into recreation. It doesn’t matter if your sitting on your back porch or white water rafting, being outside provides a connective experience that brings us closer to who we truly are. These experiences that we are subconsciously trying to connect with are enriched when we consciously leave a particular patch of nature better than we found it.

We live in a time of relative excess. Combine that with ample opportunities public lands and parks offer, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. There are simple steps that can be taken to avoid the damages of human impact. For starters, always plan ahead. Carrying a plastic sack for trash is perfect for day trips, while trash GPL Summer 2016

bags or containers are more appropriate for camping. I know its fun to take the road less traveled by, but only off-road where designated. Take only what’s needed and always obey the regulations! By doing this we allow others the same opportunities we have. If your going to make a campfire this summer make sure there isn’t a burn ban, and never buy firewood. Finally, be considerate of wildlife and others.

Outdoor ethics goes beyond the realms of the outdoor enthusiast. Farmers and ranchers, like outdoorsmen, have a responsibility to make the land better.

Their connection to land and livestock goes far beyond that of recreation, and for most farmers and ranchers, exploring outdoor ethics would be like preaching to the choir. Land owners inherently become stewards of their property. Of course there’s different means of maintenance, but their constant efforts and results are globally profound.

Having a code of ethics means it will be put to the test. I find myself challenged every time I go hunting or fishing. Do I pick that piece of trash up, or keep that fish that’s a quarter of an inch under the size limit?

It’s the small things that make up the big picture. As a former Boy Scout I can’t help but share the BSA’s “Outdoor Code” to help illuminate this bigger picture.

It states: As an American, I will do my best to— Be clean in my outdoor manners.

Be careful with fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors.

Be conservation minded.

From mountain top, to river bottom, wherever the cry of nature takes you this summer, leave only footprints but like the trash, leave no memory behind.

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COMPANY PICNIC Pictured: 1. Will, Garrett, and Rhett Clark enjoy a laugh before the crowds began to show up. 2. Enjoying a dip on the dock is always fun. 3. Ashton and Gary Huffstutlar soak up some shade. 4. Great Plains Shawnee folks begin to arrive. 5. Mike Summers enjoys good conversation in the comfort of a lawn chair. 6. Jacob Johnson is all smiles as he arrives with his family.

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When You Make A Promise, Keep It

ne of my favorite cowboy movies is “Lonesome That Works…For You”. Here’s how we try to keep that Dove”. It was set in 1876, during the heyday of promise. cowboy driven cattle drives which developed our - GP Sales perceptions of what we now know as a Cowboy.

We’ll work hard to earn every customer’s trust.

The movie was based on the actual life of Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving, and the relationship - Service they built as pioneers during those pioneering first If it’s not right, it’s on us. cattle drives. The two leading characters in the movie, Gus, portrayed by Robert Duvall as (Oliver Loving), - Parts and Woodrow, played by Tommy Lee Jones as (Charles Our goal is to have the parts our customers need when Goodnight) could have written the “Cowboy Code” they need them. as they lived it out. One of my favorite lines from the movie comes after Woodrow diligently hauled Gus’s - Rentals body in a wagon from the long haul starting in MonOur equipment will be ready to work. tana to Lonesome Dove to bury him.

Woodrow had earlier promised Gus he would bury There’s a reason behind why we make promises, and him under a pecan tree by the creek on Lonesome work to keep them. It’s so that we can be trusted.

Dove. Real life accounts report that Goodnight hauled At Great Plains we strive to keep our promises so Loving’s body from New that you will trust us with Mexico to Weatherford, TX your business. Unfortunately, to bury him. Real or ficwe are Human. We do make tional It was a long, tough mistakes at times, and conjourney, and most people siquently loose customer’s would have given up and just trust. Even though we always Live each day with courage. buried Gus anywhere. But work to correct our mistakes, not Woodrow. After he burTake pride in your work. damage is done when trust ied Gus he put up the grave is lost.

Always finish what you start. marker made of the famous * Although people, busiHat Creek Cattle nesses, and even the best of Do what has to be done.

Company sign, and said. the cowboys will fail you at “I guess this’ll teach me Be tough, but fair. times with broken promises, to be careful about what I there is One you can always promise in the future”.

When you make a promise, keep it. trust.

Woodrow had made a In Psalms 31:14, David Ride for the brand. promise and he kept it. said: “But I trust in you, At Great Plains, we have O Lord; I say, “You are my Talk less, and say more. a promise that we’ve made God.” My times are in your to our customers. It is Remember that some things aren't for sale. hands;” something that we take very If you haven’t, I would Know where to draw the line. seriously and is a part of encourage you to place your everything that we do. Our trust in the One who always Brand Promise is that Great keeps His promises.

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