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BEEFMonth Thursday, May 11, 2017

Helping hands Cattle producers step up when wildfires rage

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

In early March 2017, wildfires quickly burned through more than 1 million acres of land in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas, wiping out thousands of cattle and leaving those remaining without the food needed to survive.

“I think, for a lot of them, they lost everything,” said Clarke County Cattlemen’s Association President Jason Boyer.

The local group joined state efforts to supply those affected by the wildfire with the money and supplies needed to save what little they had left.

“They just donated whatever to whoever needed to start over,” said Boyer, who — along with his wife, Amy — donated several items to an online auction run April 7 by DreamDirt Farm and Ranch Real Estate.

“I think that fund, as of right after the auction, had

A homestead smolders after a wildfire moves through.

raised over $50,000,” said Boyer.

Gov. Terry Branstad lifted restrictions on oversize loads of forage to allow Iowa farmers to move feed to surviving livestock as quickly as possible, and donations ranging from frozen embryos of rare cattle to business cards helped to raise money for the cause. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation

coordinated with Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and DreamDirt, putting 100 percent of the proceeds toward rebuilding efforts.

Up next for the local Cattlemen’s group?

“We’re going to be doing a beef giveaway at Hy-Vee and Fareway the Friday before Memorial Day,” said member Donnie White.

The manager of each

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meat department receives a cooler and fills it with a mix of grilling items of their choosing. Patrons attempt to guess the weight, and those who are closest receive the cooler and $300 $400 worth of meat, perfect for grilling over the holiday weekend and for highlighting the high-quality of Iowa beef.

34th Annual Clarke County Cattlemen’s Banquet

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Pictured are representatives of businesses that won belt buckle sponsorship auctions.

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Clarke County Cattlemen held their 34th annual banquet Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Clarke County Fairgrounds. There was a wonderful turnout, despite poor road conditions. A

steak dinner and entertainment provided by country artist Royce Johns set the night off right and prepped the crowd for a lively auction, the results of which will be seen this summer at the Clarke County Fair.

“We try to put most of the money back for the kids,” said Clarke County CCC | 3c

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May Beef Month proclamation AMES - The Iowa Beef Industry Council is pleased to announce that May is Beef Month in Iowa. Governor Terry Branstad has signed the May Beef Month proclamation in recognition of the importance of Iowa’s beef industry to the state’s economy. The Iowa Beef Industry Council is pleased to present the following proclamation.

Whereas Iowa is a major beef producing state with nearly 3.85 million head of cattle on January 1, 2017; and Whereas the beef indus-

try contributes greatly to our economy by generating in excess of $6.9 billion annually, and creating jobs for nearly 40,000 Iowans; and Whereas today’s beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food providing protein, iron, zinc and B-vitamins with more than 30 beef cuts that meet the government’s definition for “lean”; and Whereas beef producers are the original environmentalists working to conserve the soil and making optimum use of natural resources; and Whereas Iowa is a leader

in the export of value-added agriculture products, shipping high-quality Iowa beef to other countries around the world; and Whereas there is an ever-increasing need for better understanding of the benefits that the beef industry provides to all Iowans; Now therefore, I, Terry Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2017 as Beef Month in Iowa, and urge all citizens to appreciate the contributions the beef industry continues to provide to our state.

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Governor Terry E. Branstad signed the May Beef Month proclamation with beef producers to recognize of the importance of Iowa’s beef industry to our state’s economy.

Fire up the grill!

AMES - Fire up those grills, because May is Beef Month in Iowa! Celebrate by enjoying an All-American juicy hamburger or a thick, delicious, mouth-watering steak on the grill during the summer grilling season. Enjoy the thrill of the grill with these simple grilling tips.

Choose your cut Some of the best cuts for grilling include the strip steak, flank steak, or ribeye steak.

The All-American juicy hamburger is also a great option when it comes to grilling. Prior to cooking, season your burger patty or steak with herbs and seasonings, as desired.

Prepare your beef Trim visible fat before grilling to help prevent flare-ups.

For best results, grill over medium heat. If the food is grilled over too high heat, the exterior can become overcooked or charred before the interior reaches the desired doneness.

For charcoal grilling, when coals are medium, ash-covered (approximately 30 min-

utes), spread charcoal out in a single layer and check cooking temperature. To check the temperature, cautiously hold the palm of your hand above the coals at cooking height.

Count the number of seconds you can hold your hand in that position before the heat forces you to pull it away; approximately 4 seconds for medium heat. For gas grilling, gas grill brands vary greatly and grilling times may need to be adjusted.

Cook your beef To determine proper degree of doneness for ground beef, insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally from the side into the center of the patty to ensure an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

For steaks (1/2 inch or thicker), insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally from the side, so that it penetrates the thickest part or the center of the steak, not touching bone or fat. After cooking,

let steaks rest before serving to achieve desired degree of doneness, which may range from Medium Rare (145°F), Medium (160°F), and/or Well Done (170°F).

Widely popular, easy to fix, wholesome and satisfying, burgers and steaks have earned a place in the hearts of Americans. A recent survey found that when it comes to the grill, Americans choose beef. Nearly three out of every four American grillers say the one meat they grill most often is beef (69%), versus chicken (25%) or pork (6%). Beef delivers 10 essential nutrients, all in one tasty package. These nutrients, including zinc, iron, protein and B vitamins, are important to good health. The Iowa Beef Industry Council, representing beef producers across the state, believes a burger or steak at home or at your favorite restaurant is a highly appropriate way to celebrate May Beef Month.

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President .............................Jason Boyer Vice President......................Joe Miller Treasurer..............................George Dutrey III Secretary .............................Jennifer Miler Membership ........................Wade Myers Grill Manager .......................Rick Oshel

2017 DIRECTORS

Joe Miller Brian Mateer Jennifer Miler Don White Wade Myers George Dutrey III

Jason Boyer Rick Oshel Chad Pontier Phill Larson Gary Kent

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Perdue announces arrival of first shipments of U.S. beef to Brazil South American trade reopens after 10 year ban on U.S. beef WASHINGTON D.C. – Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the first shipment of fresh U.S. beef has arrived in Brazil following a 13-year hiatus. The entrance of American beef into the Brazilian market ushers in promising longterm economic opportunity for U.S. beef producers.

“With Brazil’s large market reopened to the United States, U.S. beef exports are poised for new growth.

I look forward to Brazilians getting the opportunity to eat delicious American beef, because once they taste it, they’ll want more of it.” said Secretary Perdue.

Brazil closed its market to imports of U.S. fresh beef in 2003 over concerns about bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Since then, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Ser-

Boyer continues to win beef-centric scholarships at ISU

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa. com

Kaitlyn Boyer of Boyer Family Farms in Weldon was awarded the Clarke County Cattlemen’s Association scholarship, Cattleman’s Beef Quarters scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA), Cooperative Credit Company scholarship by the Na-

tional FFA Organization, Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship and others.

Her parents, Jason and Amy Boyer, started their family farm in 1995 and expanded their business in 2001 by opening Harvest Barn Marketplace. Their daughter and twin sons, Kacey and Konrad, help keep operations running smoothly. Boyer shared her thoughts recently on the importance of family

farms and on how she’ll put those scholarships dollars to work.

“I am currently studying Animal Science at Iowa S t a t e U n i v e r - Boyer sity,” Boyer said. “Once I complete my education, I hope to work in a career that focuses on

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Consul General Ricardo Zuniga displays U.S. beef ready for Brazilian customers representing more than a decade of work to reopen the country for U.S. producers.

vice (FAS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have worked continuously with Brazilian officials to regain market access.

Additionally, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has provided documentation and information on the U.S. food

safety requirements and standards for beef. Following numerous technical discussions and meetings, Brazil officially reopened the market on August 1, 2016 based on the United States’ classification by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) as a negligible risk country for BSE.

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Iowa’s best burgers: Top 10 of 2017 AMES – Iowans submitted more than 9,200 nominations between February 13 – March 13 and the votes were tallied. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association counted the nominations that were received via the website, texting and paper ballots.

The number of votes each restaurant received determined the 2017 Top Ten restaurants and their burgers. Those restaurants making the Top Ten list (in alphabetical order) include: - Ankeny Diner, Ankeny - Elm’s Club, Creston - BeerBurger, North Liberty - Saucy Focaccia, Cedar Rapids - BW’s Burgers, West Des Moines - Smokin’ Hereford, Storm Lake - Doc’s Stadium Bar & Grill, Jefferson - The Irish Shanti, Elgin - Down Right Delicious, Clarinda - Vaughn’s Café and Bakery, Clarinda “Celebrating Iowa’s best burgers is a subtle way to say ‘thank you’ to our hard-

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Pictured are staff from Smokin’ Hereford BBQ - LEFT TO RIGHT - Jonathan Borjas, manager, Ileck Thammathai, kitchen supervisor, Natalie Schumann, front-of-house manager pose inside the Smokin’ Hereford BBQ with the winning burger.

working cattlemen and women across the state,” says Katie Olthoff, Director of Communications for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

Nearly 500 Iowa restaurants were represented in the total nominations, which is a new record for the contest.

“The previous record for

the number of restaurants nominated was set in 2014, so we are thrilled that we were able to break that record this year with 487 restaurants represented,” comments Brooke German, Director of Marketing for the Iowa Beef Industry Council. “This proves that there are a lot of great tasting burgers all across the

state of Iowa.”

New restaurants to the Top 10 list include: BeerBurger, North Liberty; Doc’s Stadium Bar & Grill, Jefferson; Smokin’ Hereford, Storm Lake; and The Irish Shanti, Elgin.

All Top Ten restaurants were visited by a panel of anonymous judges who will evaluate the burgers based on taste, appearance, and proper doneness (160 degrees). The judges’ scores and comments were accumulated and the winner, Smokin’ Hereford, was crowned on May 1.

“We encourage everyone to visit the Top Ten restaurants,” says German.

“These are only a few of the many restaurants in Iowa

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To learn more about the Top Ten restaurants and the contest, visit www.iabeef. org.

Last year, The Chuckwagon Restaurant of Adair took home the title of the 2016 Iowa’s Best Burger.

Winners in previous years are: 2015 - The Cider House of Fairfield; 2014 - Brick City Grill in Ames; 2013 - 61 Chop House Grille in Mediapolis; 2012 - Coon Bowl III in Coon Rapids; 2011 Rusty Duck in Dexter; and 2010 - Sac County Cattle Company of Sac City.

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USDA authorizes emergency grazing in BeefMeets education response to President Trump’s directive focused on surviving WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), acting in response to a directive from President Donald J. Trump, today authorized emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands located in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas – the three states which were most heavily impacted by ongoing wildfires which began on March 6, 2017. USDA Acting Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young issued a memorandum authorizing the emergency grazing of cattle by ranchers, who are facing the ruination of their herds due to lack of sufficient grazing land. The authorization is pursuant

to appropriate restrictions and conservation measures, which can be found in the Acting Deputy Secretary’s memorandum.

“Ranchers are facing devastating conditions and economic calamity because of these wildfires and they need some relief, or else they face the total loss of their herds in many cases,” said Acting Deputy Secretary Young. “These measures will allow them to salvage what remains of their cattle and return to the important business of feeding Americans and the rest of the world. I commend and thank President Trump for acting decisively in response to this dire situation.”

The USDA action is required to direct the Farm Service Agency to permit the grazing on lands covered by the CRP, which exists to conserve and improve wildlife resources. In this case, the grazing will overlap with the primary nesting season of the lesser prairie chicken. CRP has procedures in place, already developed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to permit emergency grazing on protected lands during nesting season.

Lesser prairie chicken nesting season runs in Texas from March 1 to June 1, in Kansas from April 15 to July 15, and in Oklahoma from May 1 to July 1.

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Some of the world’s best beef is raised here in this area.

We join everyone in saluting our area beef producers during May Beef Month.

only now able to begin to estimate losses, since the fires are still burning in some places and access to the lands to survey the damage has been limited. Damages in the states are expected to grow, but are now estimated as follows: Kansas Counties affected include Clark, Comanche, Ellis, Ellsworth, Ford, Hodgeman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Meade, Ness, Russell, and Seward. An estimated 630,000 acres burned, primarily pasturelands. Estimated livestock loss: between 3,000 and 9,000 head of cattle. Large volumes of CRP| 6c

tough times

We’ve all heard the saying, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.”

Many farmers are experiencing tough times in this economic downturn, and the second annual Iowa Cattlemen’s Association BeefMeets are designed to help cattle producers weather the storm.

Today’s low commodity prices are a new experience for many young producers, but there are many in the cattle industry in Iowa who have lived through -- and survived -- tough times in the past. A panel of cattle producers, “tough people” who have experienced oth-

er economic downturns in the industry, will share how they lived through crisis and adapted in order to stay in the business they love. They will share their experiences at each of the four meetings in June.

Dr. Nevil Speer of AgriClear will give an ag outlook presentation, helping attendees understand how factors like weather, markets and international trade may affect their businesses in the coming months.

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Our hats go off to you during Beef Month Clarke County area cattle producers are some of the best in the country — hard working, dedicated, and determined to make their industry better by producing only the highest quality food. We join them, during this month and throughout the year, in encouraging consumers to enjoy beef often.

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U.S. beef industry urges China talks WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today sent a coalition letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to raise the restoration of U.S. beef access to China when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Leaders from the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the North American Meat Institute also signed the letter.

American beef producers have been denied access to

China – a $2.6 billion import market -- since 2003. Last fall China announced that it had lifted its ban on imports of U.S. beef, but attempts since then to negotiate the technical terms of access have been unsuccessful.

“We believe that access to the large and growing Chinese beef market is essential to the future health of the U.S. beef industry,” read the letter, which was signed by NCBA’s CEO, Kendal Fra-

zier. “We understand that you have many important issues to discuss with President Xi, but we strongly encourage you to take this important opportunity to convey the urgent need for China to reopen its market to U.S. beef.”

In 2016, American beef producers sold $6.3 billion worth of U.S. beef to customers around the world, with three of the industry’s top foreign markets located in Asia.

TOUGH:

As water quality continues to be a concern in Iowa, ICA Grazing Advisor, Linda Shumate, and Karl Dallefeld, Prairie Creek Seed, will offer producers information on maximizing the economic potential of cover crops through grazing.

Also, the Iowa Beef Industry Council will be providing an update on the new Iowa State Beef Checkoff collection and programs. BeefMeets attendees can learn more about how the $1 perhead national Beef Checkoff Program and the new $0.50 per-head Iowa State Beef Checkoff are important demand drivers for the beef industry.

In addition to several educational sessions, a full tradeshow and opportunities for networking, cattlemen will get a chance to share policy and industry issue concerns with ICA leaders.

BeefMeets will be held June 13 in Dubuque, June 15 in Ottumwa, June 20 in Creston and June 22 in Le Mars. Registration is $25 for Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members. The daylong events begin with registration at 8:30a.m. and end following a “beef social” at 4:00p.m.

Visit www.iacattlemen. org or call 515-296-2266 for more information and registration options.

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profits and increase producers’ chances of success.

A session on Family Farm Dynamics will focus on techniques to help family members work together better, especially in times of hardship. As new generations enter or exit the operation, family relationships and the farm business become more complicated. Add financial stress to the equation and it may be a recipe for disaster.

Rena Striegel with Transition Point Business Advisors will provide advice for these situations and more.

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) saw an increase in inquiries on door-to-door meat vendors last year. Unlike raw agricultural products like tomatoes or corn, meat products are regulated. Door-to-door salespeople should be able to

present a valid mobile food license, and the meat products for sale should have an Iowa inspection mark or a notice of inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Special rules apply to products sold door-to-door.

Specifically, any purchase

over $25 is protected by a three-day cancellation and refund policy, similar to goods sold at fairgrounds, tent sales or conferences.

Consumers can learn more about these laws by contacting the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s office at 515-281-5926.

CRP:

389,533 acres burned. Estimated livestock loss: 3,000 head of cattle. An estimated cost of structure loss of $2 million. Estimated cost of fencing destroyed exceeds $22 million.

Texas Counties affected include Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Potter,

Randall, Roberts, Sherman, and Wheeler. An estimated 550,000 acres burned, affecting 346 farms and ranches.

Estimated livestock loss: at least 3,000 cattle and 1,900 swine. Thousands of miles of fences expected to be a total loss, but so far unable to be surveyed.

The Acting Deputy Secretary’s memorandum can be found on the USDA website.

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hay and feed destroyed.

Estimated cost of fencing destroyed exceeds $36 million.

Oklahoma Counties affected include Beaver, Ellis, Harper, Roger Mills, Woodward, and Woods. An estimated

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AJ & Kellie Blair, Dayton receive cattlemen’s 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award AMES –The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association named AJ and Kellie Blair, Dayton, as winners of the 2016 Iowa Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP).

The Blairs show a dedication to the environment on their modern, diversified livestock farm, and have added cattle to the farm because of the conservation benefits they have to offer.

AJ and Kellie are now the 4th generation on the Blair family farm and their children, Wyatt and Charlotte, are the fifth. In 2010, they brought cattle back to the farm with a 400 head monoslope finishing barn and in 2014, they began building a herd of SimAngus cows, as well.

The Blairs have a holistic, systems approach to reaching their goals, building on improvements until the entire process makes sense from a farm management, environmental and financial standpoint. “It’s a long-term

process. Every year we do a little more. It’s hard to know what components are helping with the year to year variables we face, but we try to make changes that will be a benefit in the long-run,” explains Kellie.

Every aspect of the Blair farm works in more than one way to improve the farm, grow more food more efficiently, and help maintain profitability even in tough times. For example, cover crops are used on the farm for soil health, water quality, and grazing cattle. The monoslope barn provides another income stream, utilizes corn and soybean residue as bedding, and provides natural fertilizer for the fields. The corn crop is used for earlage, and “wet” corn and ethanol co-products are part of the feed rations.

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Blairs have worked out is intended to increase both factors. As AJ explains, “Production agriculture is a business. You have to make enough money to farm again next year. The hard truth is that farmers don’t care about soil health or water quality if they can’t afford to farm again the next season.

So true sustainability means that you are making a profit. We do a lot of enterprise budgeting and in that process you find yourself questioning why you are creating each expense and whether it’s really necessary. And for us, conservation sits right on the table with the numbers.”

The Environmental Stewardship Awards Program is supported by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation, National Cattlemen’s Foundation, Dow AgroSciences, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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marketing and promoting the beef industry, whether that be coming back to the family farm to expand our operation or working for the North American Limousin Foundation.”

By staying active in showing and in the family business, Boyer demonstrated her dedication and ability to further progress in the industry.

“IFAA established the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program in 1990 to provide incentives for college-bound youth seeking post-secondary education in an area of agriculture,” said Harold Hodson, chairman of the IFAA Scholarship Committee, in a press release.

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Pictured is Kaitlyn Boyer, multiple scholarship winner, taking part in the daily tasks involved in farming as a family. Boyer, studying animal science at Iowa State University, is dedicated to furthering the beef production programs close to home.

For Boyer, success all comes back to facing the challenges – and achievements – the family business brought to daily life. From dealing with droughts to losing livestock, setbacks are inevitable.

“You must have the power to get back up and keep moving forward.” Said Boyer. “Without living on our farm I would never have the determination to succeed, courage, and core values that I have today.”

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