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MAKING THE SWITCH

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CONTENTS 14 SERVICE-GODS DESIGN 19 WELCOME CLYDE HARMS 21 COW CALF EFFICIENCY 25 OCA CONNECTION CONTINUES 29 THE CHUCK WAGON 31 THE BRANDING IRON

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BEST BUCK CONTEST Oct. 1st2018 - Jan. 15th Great Plains Registration Deadline Kubota Sept. 30th

BEST BUCK CONTEST Read Below For Complete Details

Bring your best buck to the Great Plains Kubota 1st - to Jan. check-inOct. for a chance win 15th great prizes!

Registration Deadline Sept.

30th Who: Anyone (including GP folks) that can legally hunt in the state of OK.

Below For Complete Details What: Read Best buck contestants must complete the registration form on www. greatplainskubota.com by Sept. 30th and physically bring their buck to a Bring your best buck to the Great Plains Kubota Great Plains Kubota during working hours M-F 8-5 Sat 8-12 to take the photo check-in for a chance to win great prizes! record of their best buck with a blaze GP hunting cap (provided for photo).

Who: Anyone (including GP folks) that can legally hunt in the state of OK. When: 1stcontestants - January 15th, musttheberegistration brought toform GP during What: October Best buck must bucks complete on www. greatplainskubota.com

by Sept. 30th and physically bring their buck to a working hours listed above.

Great Plains Kubota during working hours M-F 8-5 Sat 8-12 to take the photo Where: Any buck legally harvested by means of fair chase in the state of Ok. record of their best buck with a blaze GP hunting cap (provided for photo).

Methods: (Bow, Rifle, Black Powder) When: October 1st - January 15th, bucks must be brought to GP during

working hours listed above.

Where: Any buck legally harvested by means of fair chase in the state of Ok. Methods: (Bow, Rifle, Black Powder)

Disclaimer: Great Plains Kubota is not connected or associated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife during this contest therefore, all bucks must be legally harvested by means of fair Disclaimer: Great Plains Kubota not connected chase in the state of Oklahoma, andislegally checked or in associated prior to with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife during this contest arrival of GP all contest Bucks harvested without a legal carcass tag therefore, buckslocation. must be legally by means of fair attached willthenotstate be accepted.

Theand winners forintheprior bestto chase in of Oklahoma, legallychosen checked arrival contest without a legal carcassoftag buck will of beGP decided bylocation. a panel ofBucks qualified judges consisting attached will not be accepted. The winners chosen for the best GPbuck employees, local outfitters, and Brad Clay of Final Descent will be decided by a panel of qualified judges consisting of Outdoors. *Note that scoring notClay takeofplace there GP employees, localactual outfitters, andwill Brad Finalas Descent Outdoors. *Note that will notBest takebuck placewill as be there is no logical means to doactual so inscoring this contest. is no logical means to do so in this contest. Best buck will be chosen based on a variety of factors such as, but not limited to: chosen based on a variety of factors such as, but not limited to: body size, weight, antler size, antler shape, antler body size, weight, antler size, antler shape, antlermass, mass,number number of points and other traits the judges deem valid.

You must both of points and other traits the judges deem valid. You must both pre-register online at gpkubota.com by September 30th, as well pre-register online at gpkubota.com by September 30th, as well as take a picture at a GP store during business hours to qualify. as Iftake picture at atoGPthese storeterms during business youadon’t agree please do nothours enter.to qualify.

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The Lawton Rangers Historical Association of the Lawton Rangers is a volunteer, nonTheprofit community organization that preserves and promotes agricultural

education and western heritage. The group was originally founded in 1938 as the Buckaroo Club and even though their name has changed they continue to contribute to the quality of life in Comanche County and the surrounding areas. Funding for the Association is provided primarily through their annual PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo held each summer since 1938. The Rangers are dedicated to producing the finest PRCA rodeo, and as this year marks their 80th rodeo held, one might say they go beyond dedication.

The Lawton Rangers PRCA Rodeo is one of the top 50 rodeos in the US. 400 skilled cowboys and cowgirls compete in tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing. This four day event is a fun packed show where attendants can admire well-groomed horses, high-spirited bulls, and the eager participants showcasing their abilities. Originally established to coincide with Lawton's birthday the rodeo features many different talents and continues to be a part of Lawton's birthday celebration still. One of the highlights of the rodeo is the dance held Friday and Saturday nights after the rodeo. Friday night is military night where everyone pays tribute to the service men and women of the country. The Rangers have also enjoyed serving a large breakfast to the public for years.

Formed as the Buckaroo Club in 1938, the club originally used the old county fairgrounds.

Above: Lawton Rangers President, Delbert Warren looks out over the Rangers Rodeo arena on opening day of their 80th PRCA However, in 1944 the Rodeo. Photo By: Reed Boettcher county sold the property which lead to the disbanding of the Buckaroos. Six of the original members decided to form a new club, and on October 26th, 1944 the Lawton Rangers formed. These original six members put up $500 each toward a down payment on a piece of

Horses: An old photograph gifted to the Rangers hangs on the wall at the LO ranch house. A slightly newer photograph shows one of the top performing broncs of the rodeo and stock contractor Rhett Butler preparing for the night.

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rangers continued... property and a new arena was constructed, but again the organization needed to move due to developing residential properties surrounding their new location.

In 1958, the club purchased the 40 acres where the current LO or "Lawton Oklahoma" Ranch is located and Rangers Rodeo held each year. Over the years this new location and arena has been host to thousands of spectators. The rodeo has grown to become one of the largest held in Oklahoma, and is a top rodeo in the US. In 2007 the Lawton Rangers received the prestigious honor of becoming the Centennial Riding Club of the State of Oklahoma. The Rangers ride in parades all over the state promoting Rodeo, including the Centennial Parade in Guthrie and Oklahoma City.

The rodeo is the driving force behind the Lawton Rangers charities. Money generated from the rodeo

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helps the Rangers to supply five $1000, local scholarships as well as to operate throughout the year. Being involved with numerous charities and civic events the Rangers scholarship programs benefit several students who express desire to further their education in agronomy, animal science, veterinary medicine, or a related field. The scholarship recipients are chosen on a non-discriminatory basis by those students who meet the semester requirements and annually apply for the scholarship. Annually the Lawton Rangers are one of the largest contributors at the Comanche County Spring Livestock Show. As a large volume buyer at the premium sale, donations are provided to exhibitors to further livestock show projects. The Rangers also provide assistance to the Comanche County 4-H equestrian club and Giddy-Up-Go

therapeutic riding

program for youth,

the Special Olympics,

and many more.

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living had the pleasure of asking him a few questions about his organization.

Warren has some roots in the rodeo business and as a former owner of over 70 Sonic franchises he knows how to operate and manager an organization.

When he was younger he qualified for the high school nationals and the little britches nationals but he admits he would have starved to death if he was to pursue a career in Rodeo. He's been a member of the Lawton Rangers for 31 years and has seen many changes within the organization. When he joined in 1987 the purse was only $750 per event, now it's more in the range of $10,000.

Like many non-profit organizations the Lawton Rangers Rodeo relies upon corporate sponsorships from local business.

"If it weren't for sponsorships, like that of Great Plains Kubota, we wouldn't be here. It's what it takes for non-profit organizations like the Rangers to make it. Of course there is an advertising avenue we provide for our sponsors and although I always tell my sponsors I can't guarantee increased business, or that we will sale a product for your company, but I can make sure we will get your name out there," said Warren.

Guarantee or not, Great Plains has supported the Lawton Rangers Rodeo for years. The Rangers support a lot of the same ideas and organizations that Great Plains does, and for those who attend the rodeo, it's a chance for them to see Kubota equipment at work. The Rangers used Kubota equipment to maintain, maneuver, and transport the facility and people of the rodeo for four days each August, and as long as there are organizations such as the Lawton Rangers dedicated to preserving the cowboy way of life there will be orange equipment from Great Plains Kubota.

“If it weren't for sponsorships, like that of Great Plains Kubota,we wouldn't be here. It's what it takes for non-profit organizations like the Rangers to make it.”

Delbert Warren - President, Historical Society of the Lawton Rangers

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MEET BELLE BRANSTETTER you've been in Great Plains Edmond recently you've Ifprobably been greeted by Belle the black lab. Always

Branstetter's wife Brooke is also very knowledgeable with retriever training as well. Her Dad is an exceptional trainer, willing to help and eager to please, Belle has become a so Belle was already well mannered when Branstetter met Great Plains Edmond regular ever since Jerry Branstetter Brooke. In fact, Belle is so well trained that a little over a joined the sales team. All one has to do to better underyear ago Belle earned her junior hunter title at an AKC hunt stand this well trained retriever is to do as she does which test. Branstetter admits she may be a little spoiled and pamis look towards her master for the answers. pered, but she's no slouch when it comes to retrieving.

Before Branstetter started working at GP, Belle belonged "Growing up I had two jobs I wanted to have. The first was to his wife, Brooke. Belle has always been an inside dog, to train retrievers, and the second was to become a waterand is very well behaved, but unfortunately she was having fowl videographer and have my work on national televito be left alone in the house all day. So as a simple solution sion."

Branstetter began bringing Belle to Over the last ten years he's trained work with him. When asked why he countless retrievers for people, and has decided to start bringing Belle to work traveled from coast to coast and into Branstetter had this to say: Canada filming waterfowl hunts for "Where I grew up there was a small a nationally televised hunting show, welding shop in a neighboring town. and although Branstetter could make a The owner had an Australian Shepherd living training retrievers and hunting that was always eager to greet anyone waterfowl, he confesses he loves both who came through the door. The custoo much to turn into a full-time job. tomer service at the welding shop was "For me there is nothing more always great, but a friendly dog made rewarding than seeing a dog 300 yards it even more relaxing and enjoyable. away sit at the blow of a whistle, go in The best part about bringing Belle to the direction I cast my hand and watch work is the smiles she puts on everythem pick up a bird knowing that you one’s face. I can remember my first day helped them find that potential. I want at Great Plains Edmond. Bill Clark that reward to drive me, not the payhad driven up from Ada to meet with check." me and the rest of the employees. One Branstetter also has two thing he said that day was that our male black labs, Ace and Man's Best Friend: Belle and Jerry are side by side main goal was not to sell, but rather to companions at work. When Jerry moves a mower Luke that he brings to work ensure that every customer that walks around the lot, Belle hops on. When she's not greet- occasionally, but they are ing customers Belle sits comfortably in her bed by mostly outside dogs and through our doors are to be greeted Jerry's desk. Photos By: Reed Boettcher with a smile and enjoy their time here." have a hard time not drooling in pubGiven Belle's behavior and disposition to customers lic. Maybe and employees, it's almost become part of Branstetter's job one day Belle can train them. description to bring Belle to work. Employees consider Even though customers might be her part of the family and customers love her, especially greeted with wagging tail instead of a the younger kids who like to throw her bumper (toy) to re- smile, Jerry and Belle are trieve. One of the local delivery drivers even leaves a treat proud to be a part of for her if she’s not around to give it to. what makes Great When asked how Belle is so well behaved, Branstetter Plains Kubota the elaborated further: amazing company it is.

"During my first two years of college I was lucky enough to get a job working for one of the top retriever trainers in the United States. As an avid waterfowl hunter it went hand in hand with my passion for the outdoors and I learned quite a bit."

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OKLAHOMA NATIONAL STOCKYARDS

Making The

entrance to the Oklahoma National Stockyards T heis home to a plaque that reads:

"You are approaching the gate of the Oklahoma National Stockyards, the world's largest stocker-feeder cattle market. Having always served as the anchor tenant in Stockyards City, the inception of business inside the gate resulted in the rapid growth of a district required to accommodate customers of the stockyards.

Provision of goods and services to meet the needs of the working cowboy and cowgirl became the focus of Oklahoma County's only western heritage specialty district. Always a driving force in the cattle industry, the yards are a reminder of the impact of the cowboy culture on our state's history."

Stockyards City which functions as self sufficient city complete with zip code, was founded on October 3rd, 1910, only three years after Oklahoma became a state. It was built to serve the nation as a primary source for meat processing and packing. By 1915, Morris, Wilson and Armour established huge packing facilities to slaughter cattle, hogs and sheep that were transported there, first by cattle drive, and later by railroad and truck. The area’s nickname for a time was “Packingtown.” By 1961 the Stockyards were faced with complete overhaul and updating of equipment, the packing plants decided to close.

Today, the Oklahoma National Stockyards still retain profitable cattle trading and related businesses, a lot of which can be contributed in part by the Stockyards President, Rob Fisher. Fisher has been working with GP's outside salesman, Ernie Sikes since before Sikes even started with Great Plains Kubota. The business

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relationship Fisher has with Sikes, is much like the ones he has with his tenants, customers, and vendors.

It is one based on honesty, integrity, and lots of hard work. Because of this relationship, Fisher has made the switch to Kubota!

Just like any other city, the Stockyards require equipment to maintain the grounds, facilities, and roadways, and Fisher dedicates both employees and equipment to these types of tasks. At any given day, a visitor to Stockyard City could see one of four Kubota

Above: Oklahoma National Stockyards President poses at the entrance of Stockyard City with his fleet of Kubota equipment, and crew.

Photo Submitted By: Ernie Sikes

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machines at work within the city limits. Fisher has gradually switched from other equipment manufactures to Kubota. He's going orange and will eventually be operating with 100% Kubota machines. Currently the Stockyards utilize these machines: a Kubota SSV65 skid “We made the switch to Kubota because steer, a Kubota RTV500 we had a great relationship with Ernie utility vehicle, and a Sikes, and now that we are with Great Kubota L-Series and Plains Kubota we appreciate how helpful Kubota B-Series tractor, all of which get used they are with all of our needs.”

Rob Fisher - President, Oklahoma National Stockyards

frequently but probably none more than the versatile SSV-65.

They use the Kubota skid steer to routinely clean the stalls and pens. It's compact size and durability make it ideal for this task, but it's used for many different things around the Stockyards. When asked what was the initial factor in making the decision to switch to Kubota Fisher commented that, "We made the switch to Kubota because we had a great relationship with Ernie Sikes, and now that we are with Great Plains Kubota we appreciate how helpful they are with all of our needs."

Since forming, Stockyards City has been the place for cattlemen, horsemen, farmers, ranchers and real cowboys to come for apparel, equipment, supplies, a good meal, and the opportunity to catch up with fellow cattlemen. For over 80 years, Stockyards City has continually offered the kind of quality products and services which are synonymous with the heritage of the West. It's home to the largest stocker/feeder cattle market in the world. Since beginning over 100 year,s ago over 102,000,000 head of livestock have passed through the iron gates leading to the Stockyard's operation.

Learn more about the Oklahoma National Stockyards, and their cattle auctions held every Monday and Tuesday by visiting their website, www. onsy.com or give them a call at (405) 235-8675.

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Above: This old photograph displays a typical day of business and an older structure of the Stockyards.

Photo Submitted By: Rebekah Ward

Pictured: Vast amounts of cattle are stocked and ready to sale in this dated photo of the Stockyards.

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Service

God Designed It

By Will Clark

no mistake about it - service is a difficult aspect of this Make business. It is a tough job to take everybody’s problems

and make it a great outcome for all parties involved. Let’s face it - everything is more expensive today and thus, more expensive when it breaks to fix it.

Over the past year we have made it our focus to make the service experience for our customers a better one. We aren’t perfect by any means, and never will be - but we knew we could improve significantly from where we were. We knew we had to get better.

We won’t go into all of the boring details that we employed to make this process better, but we will tell you about the foundation we built on. Mark 10:45 says “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”. This verse tells us that Jesus came to this Earth to serve others, not be served Himself.

By nature we are all selfish people. We want our way, in our time, on our own terms. If anybody tries to cut in front of us, we are quick to tell them off. We are a selfish people in general, so we need an example to show us how to live correctly. That example is Jesus. He came to serve the lowest of society and treat them as equals. We would do well to heed that example.

So, how does that translate into our service department?

Well, it means that we put ourselves in the service customers shoes when they come in and have a problem. We will treat that problem that the customer has like it’s our problem too. We will take those situations where the customer has had a bad day because of a break down and fix that equipment as quickly as possible to get them up and running again. We will make every effort to serve, and live Jesus’ example.

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reat Plains Kubota has dedicated the last year to their service departments. This narrowing of focus has been designed to increase customer satisfaction and overall efficiency of the departments themselves. With this focus came the increase of service capacity thus the increase of trained service technicians.

Clyde Dale Harms Jr. is the newest addition to the dynamic service team of Great Plains Kubota! The 48 year old tech from Bray, Oklahoma has been servicing agriculture equip- ment for 21 years and prior to this he worked for 7 years in the oil field. Before joining the Duncan family he was a vital employee for Livingston Machinery. Harms's knowledge and experience of servicing, maintaining, and using agri- culture equipment will play an important role in GP's growing service department as Kubota continues to focus on the larger agricultural equipment.

When Harms isn't servicing customers equipment you'll finding him spending time with his wife Juniper and

their seven children. Harms also serves as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Bray volunteer fire department. In addition, he operates H&H Custom Hay & Baling where he puts his Kubota tractors and Vermeer balers to work for local residents. He simply loves being around and working on farm machinery.

So why did Harms make the transition over to Great

Plains Kubota?

"My good friend and Great Plains Duncan salesmen, Josh Long told Alex to give me a call and the rest is history. I love how Great Plains Kubota has a family oriented atmosphere and I look forward to working for such an involved company," said Harms.

When asked what his favorite thing about working in the

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satisfaction."

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Proper Mineral Supplementation

By Justin McDaniel - OSU Extension Office

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ummer often becomes a busy time of year for ranchers (especially during haying season). Don't forget to check the mineral feeders or blocks to be certain that they are supplying the minerals that your cows need. It is always a good idea to measure consumption of the mineral based on the recommended consumption on the tag and based on the number of cows in the herd. If the cows are over or under consuming the mineral adjustments may need to be made.

In some cases, medications may be recommended by your veterinarian to be included in the mineral mix.

If this is the case a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) will be necessary for most antibiotic feeding in mineral supplements. Contact and work with your local large animal veterinarian about the appropriate VFD for your operation. Cow calf operators will want to monitor mineral consumption closely to be certain that the label-recommended amounts are being consumed by the cattle. If the animals are not consuming the mineral every day adequate coverage may not be available for the animals. For more information about the Veterinary Feed Directive contact your local veterinarian or call the OSU Extension Office.

Placement of mineral feeders and blocks can aid in achieving optimum mineral intake. Place them in areas where cattle spend a lot of time. Minerals should be placed in loafing areas, near water sources, in shady areas, or any other location that tends be a popular place for the herd to congregate. A rule of thumb is to provide one mineral feeding station for every 30 to 50 cows. Check feeders at least once a week and keep a clean, fresh supply of minerals present at all times. A good feeder should keep minerals dry, be portable and hold up to abuse and corrosion. Open tubs are not adequate in high rainfall areas. A well-constructed min-

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eral feeder can pay for itself in less than a year, especially if very expensive mineral is being fed and wasted.

Choosing a mineral mix requires understanding of the animal’s requirements and the minerals available in the forages and feedstuffs available to the animals. This can often be a very intimidating decision to make, and many producers just chose the cheapest mineral, because they don’t know what else to do. Understanding the difference in types of minerals and requirements by cattle may sound expensive, but can definitely pay dividends during breeding and calving season. Mineral needs tend to be area specific and change with soil type, fertilization rates, rainfall and many other factors. Mineral requirements also will depend on animal age and stage of production. An excellent reference source for Oklahoma beef producers about mineral supplementation can be found in the Oklahoma State University Extension Bulletin E-861 'Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition of Grazing Cattle.

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Selecting the “Right” Bull

By Justin McDaniel - OSU Extension Office

of supreme importance to cattle producA question ers is one that has caused a great deal of controver-

sy. What is the “best” bull to buy? Selecting the proper bull can potentially contribute more to the genetic improvement and profitability of a cow-calf operation than any other management practice. Before selecting this bull you need to look at 6 areas of importance.

Breed- If you are uncertain about the breed of bull to purchase, consider these factors: market acceptance of his calves, availability of potential herd sires, breed compatibility with your cow herd, and environmental conditions.

Age- Should bulls be purchased as yearlings vs. 2 year olds? Purchasing yearling bulls seems to offer some initial economic advantage, because of their initial cost compared to a 2 year old, but yearling bulls must be allowed to continue to grow and develop, which may increase cost. Two-year-old bulls typically are more expensive, but are usually able to begin servicing cows and require less supplemental feed. As long as you understand the trade-offs either can be an economically feasible option.

Phenotype- Phenotype is the visible characteristics of the animal. Each of us can visualize the ideal phenotype of a bull, however, chances are that we have never seen this ideal animal, much less had the opportunity to purchase him.

Correctness of feet and legs, muscle thickness, and masculinity are a few of the phenotypic traits that one might consider. Lameness or structural problems are among the leading reasons for culling bulls.

Although disposition is not actually a phenotypic characteristic, one should certainly evaluate it in all potential bulls. There are too many bulls available to risk buying a bull that has a bad disposition.

Pedigree- Many commercial bull buyers tend to ignore the pedigree of the animal because it is going on commercial cows, but knowing a pedigree allows more predictable, consistent offspring. If you are a commercial breeder that is unfamiliar with a particular breed of interest, contact a reputable breeder, breed representative, or breed association for additional information.

Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) - EPD’s are defined by the Beef Improvement Federation as the difference in performance to be expected from progeny of a particular sire compared to the expected progeny of the average bull in the same breed. EPD’s are currently the highest accuracy selection tool available and a superior prediction of performance compared to

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an animal’s actual trait observation. Expected progeny differences account for differences in herd management and feed environment, genetic differences between herds, the genetic merit of parents, and culling for poor performance. Unfortunately, EPD’s cannot account for incomplete reporting, inaccurate reporting of data, incomplete pedigrees, and inaccurate assignment of animals to contemporary groups. Therefore, it is very important for producers to correctly and accurately report all information on their cattle.

What is an EPD? An EPD is a prediction of the difference between the average performance of future progeny of an individual and the performance of theoretical reference animals with an EPD of zero. Using birth weight EPD as an example, imagine there are two sires being mated to the exact same cow herd. Sire A has an EPD of 0 and sire B has an EPD of +4. On average, sire B is expected to produce calves 4 pounds heavier at birth than calves from sire A. Simply, an EPD is a prediction of progeny performance.

What is accuracy? Many sire summary catalogs will list accuracy values next to the corresponding list of EPDs. Accuracy is a measure of the amount and type of information used to calculate an EPD. It determines the reliability of the EPD and provides you with a way to determine the level of information going into the each individual’s genetic prediction. For example, an individual with an accuracy of 0.10 might just have pedigree information contributing to its EPD; however, an accuracy value of 0.99 has thousands of observations contributing to its EPD. Performance- There are several reputable bull test stations at which performance tested bulls are available.

Operators at these stations compare individual performance of potential herd sires by feeding large numbers of similar age bulls at a single location, allowing meaningful comparisons to be made between individual bulls. Traits typically used in the test station include test average daily gain, adjusted yearling weight, and weight per day of age.

Now I will leave you with “This Little Message from Out in the Barnyard”. Each of the characteristics mentioned should be considered a tool, just as it takes multiple tools to build a house; it takes a variety of tools to identify the “right” bull for your operation. And remember that a small “live” calf will grow a lot quicker than a BIG “dead” one.

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- THE OCA CONNECTION -

Tori Roser of Pauls Valley Awarded $500 Scholarship

2018 OCA Show

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Media Contact: Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Chancey Hanson 405-743-7844 or chanson@okcattlemen.org

OK, July 21, 2018 – Tori Roser of Watonga, Okla. was awarded a $500 scholarship during the recent Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Convention and Trade Show. The scholarship was funded by Great Plains Kubota and administered by the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF), a charitable arm of the OCA. Tori is a junior at Oklahoma State University where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness.

“Although I am not exactly sure where my degree will lead me, I am excited to find that out and help the beef industry,” Roser said.

Roser helps her dad at Xcel Feedyard. She is also involved in Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen’s Association, OSU Alumni Association, and Cowboython.

“It’s truly an honor to present young people, like Tori, who have deep, long standing ties to agriculture with scholarships to assist in furthering their education,” said Weston Givens, OCA President.

“Working with partners like Great Plains Kubota to help fund scholarships allows us to provide additional opportunities to young individuals who have strong roots in the cattle business that we otherwise might not be able to.”

The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation was created to provide a charitable trust for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association. When you support the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation, you support beef cattle educational programs, research projects in cooperation with Oklahoma State University, educational scholarships for Oklahoma's 4-H and FFA youth and the preservation of the Oklahoma beef cattle industry and its traditions.

Awards: Great Plains Kubota President, Bill Clark and OCA President, Weston Givens, present Tori Roser of Watonga with her $1000 scholarship.

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CITY, OK, July 21, O KLAHOMA 2018 – Tori Roser of Watonga,

Okla. was awarded a $500 scholarship during the recent Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Convention and Trade Show. The scholarship was funded

by Great Plains Kubota and administered by the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF), a charitable arm of the OCA. Tori is a junior at Oklahoma State University where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness.

“Although I am not exactly sure where my degree will lead me, I am excited to find that out and help the beef industry,” Roser said.

Roser helps her dad at Xcel Feedyard.

She is also involved in Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen’s Association, OSU Alumni Association, and Cowboython.

“It’s truly an honor to present young people, like Tori, who have deep, long standing ties to agriculture with scholarships to assist in furthering their education,” said Weston Givens, OCA President. “Working with partners like Great Plains Kubota to help fund scholarships allows us to provide additional opportunities to young individuals who have strong roots in the cattle business that we otherwise might not be able to.”

The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation was created to provide a charitable trust for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association. When you support the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation, you support beef cattle educational programs, research projects in cooperation with Oklahoma State University, educational scholarships for Oklahoma's 4-H and FFA youth and the preservation of the Oklahoma beef cattle industry and its traditions.

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2018 OCA Show

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Pictured Below: Great Plains Kubota President, Bill Clark, on behalf of the OCA, presents Chisholm Kliewer with a certificate of scholarship for his outstanding academic performance, service, and leadership goals.

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Elk Round Steak Lawry's Seasoning Salt Garlic Salt With Parsley Ground Pepper Sea Salt Cains Steak & Fajita Seasoning Marinade - Worcestershire, Soy, Kickin' Chipotle

DIRECTIONS

1. Refrigerate Elk Round Steak in Marinade at least 1 Hour 2. Take Elk Meat Out of Marinade 30 Min. prior to cooking and season with dry seasonings.

3. Heat Grill To Around 400 Degrees 4. Cook Steaks Over Direct Heat For About 2 Min., Then Give Them A 1/4 Turn, Cook For Two More Min. 5. Flip And Cook The Exact Same Way 6. Rest For 7-10 Min., Then Serve

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WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN

1. Whole Beef Tenderloin (Whole Or Cut In Two) 2. Lawry's Seasoning Salt & Garlic Salt With Parsley 3. Ground Pepper & Sea Salt & Cains Steak & Fajita Seasoning

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DIRECTIONS

1. Allow Seasoned Tenderloin To Reach Room Temp Usually 1 Hr. 2. Trim Off Silver Skin 3. Rub With Worcestershire & Season 4. Heat Grill to 500 Degrees 5. Sear All Sides Then Move To Indirect Heat 6. Cook For About 15-20 Min. 7. Remove When Internal Temp Is 135 Degrees For Medium 8. Rest For 10-15 Min., Thinly Slice Against The Grain Picture Perfect: Mike presents the ideal balance of medium rare juiciness, combined with the crispy sear of a grilled beef tenderloin.

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Make it your own

From the fabled cookbook of Katie Joyce Key, one of GPLs editors, comes two delicious ground beef recipes that are sure to please any crowd.

These recipes are easily modified with various add-ins or substitutions making them both versatile and delicious.

The Italian Beef Rice skillet is good with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers from the garden while the Beef Stroganoff Casserole is great with fresh mushrooms, and when in season, Morels!

Enjoy

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1lb Ground Beef 1 Can Sliced Mushrooms 1 Can Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes 1 Cup Uncle Ben's Converted Rice 1 Package Spaghetti Sauce mix 1 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown Meat And Drain 2. Drain Mushrooms 3. Drain Tomatoes And Save Liquid 4. Add Water To make 3 1/4 Cups 5. Add All Ingredients To Meat 6. Bring To Boil 7. Reduce Heat, Cover, And Cook About 25 Min, or Until Rice Is Done 8. Top With Mozzarella Cheese and Melt

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T Last Chance Specials HT E B R A N D I N G I R O N

he summer months are coming to an end, but summer service specials are still going strong at Great Plains Kubota.

For the past few years our service departments have offered winter service discounts for customers willing to service their equipment prior to the springtime rush. These incentives have been so popular that GP has customized a service special to meet the service needs of the hot summer months. Like winter specials these services have been broken up to fit the requirements of various models. Additionally, free blades on Z and BXSeries mowers are still offered.

From now through the end of September customers get a discounted price for a packaged service which includes: Kubota Lawn Mowers - replace blades, change engine oil and filter, replace fuel filter, add fuel stabilizer, inspect fan belt, inspect hydraulic system, clean radiator, check coolant level, check battery, clean terminals, lube all grease points, adjust tire pressures, level mower deck, inspect mower deck belt, check safety switch operation, check for open warranty campaigns, check gear box oil, and pressure wash.

Kubota Tractors And RTVs - change engine oil and filters, clean air filters, clean A/C filters on cab models, replace fuel filters, inspect fuel lines, inspect and adjust fan belt tension, clean radiator, check coolant level, check battery, clean terminals, lube all grease points, adjust tire pressures, check brake pedal play, check hydraulic system, check and adjust lug nut torque, pressure wash, check safety switch operation, inspect for additional concerns, check for open warranty campaigns.

The pricing break down by models is as follows: Kubota T/GR/Z100 Series - $199.00, F/ZG/B/BX/ RTV Series - $249.99, L Series - $299.99, Non-Cab M/S/KX/U/TLB Series - $315.00, Cab M/S/KX/U/ TLB Series - $349.99.

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Hay Day: Kubota is empowering their dealers with elaborate field days where Kubota employees and product specialists demo and train dealers on Kubota's growing hay tool product line. Recently dealers from the central division meet at a local ranch to train extensively for two days. Photo By: Josh Long

Commercial Grade: Kubota product specialist recently gave a commercial mower demo to employees of Eurest Services of Duncan, Oklahoma. Kubota has expanded their line of landscaping mowers and has spent time in the field with local professionals.

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Who’s New? Steve Kellogg - GP Rents Ada Tony Grigsby - GP Rents Duncan Caleb Curren - GP Shawnee - Sales Nathan Kem - GP Edmond - Service Lewis Weems - GP Duncan - Service Stephon Carthen - GP Edmond - Driver David Daniel Rogers - GP Shawnee - Service

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