Beefmaster E-News 01/19/2012
INDUSTRY NEWS Nutritional needs of spring-calving cows and heifers K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis comments on the nutritional needs of spring-calving cows and heifers in the weeks ahead of calving time. Hollis urges producers to avoid vitamin A deficiencies in those females, pre-calving, which could be a more prevalent problem this year. Read more
Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit The Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit will be held in McAlester, Ok on March 21st. The focus this year will be on Re-Investing in the Beef Cattle Business. Topics include: market perspectives, herd rebuilding strategies, replacement cattle selection, managing risk, managing warm and cool season grasses, and native range management. For more information contact your local county extension office or the Pittsburg County Extension Office at (918) 423-4120.
Proper mineral management key to healthy cattle Beef producers shouldn't overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan. Read more
BEEF COWS The after-effects of the historic drought of this past year could lead to beef calving issues in the weeks ahead. A KSU veterinarian is concerned that too many spring-calving cows and heifers may be short on vitamin A, and that a management response may be imperative. Full Story
FEED COSTS WILL BE BIGGEST WORRY IN 2012 Consequently, most livestock sectors said that feed costs will be their biggest concern for 2012 and risk management will be the name of the game for everyone. The beef industry is no exception, according to Dan Loy, professor of animal science at Iowa State University. Full Story
Like Begets Like Without good genes, the calves will not meet the producers’ expectations and, more than likely, not meet the buyers’ expectations when the calves are sold. The bull-buying season is upon us and all cow-calf producers need bulls. The Dickinson Research Extension Center also buys bulls annually. It is a fun process. Read More…
Southern Plains drought eases slightly Winter rain accumulations varied across the state, from as much as 5 inches in some East Texas counties to 1 inch to 3 inches in Central and North Texas, according to reports from Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. Read more
NCBA Meetings to be held in Nashville, TN
Join your fellow cattlemen in Nashville, TN February 1-4, 2012. A full convention registration includes admittance to the trade show, all of the general sessions and meetings as well as a ticket to the Cowboy's Night at the Opry, a complimentary lunch in the Trade Show on both Thursday and Friday, the Biscuits and Bluegrass break in the trade show and admittance to the Honky Tonk Party. You can't afford to miss this exciting event! Go to www.beefusa.org for more information.
USDA announces $308 million in aid The Associated Press reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adding more than $300 million to the massive amount of financial assistance federal agencies have doled out in response to an unusually intense year of natural disasters, officials announced Wednesday. The money, from three emergency funds administered by the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency, is more than double the $136.6 million paid from the funds a year ago. It will go toward repairing farmland and associated property damaged by flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said natural disasters impacted 55 million acres of farmland nationwide in 2011. "There have been years that have had more intensive damage in a particular geographic area, but what's unique about last year is that virtually every part of the country was affected," Vilsack said. Disaster Assistance
BBU NEWS BBU Loses Avid Beefmaster Enthusiast D. Shane Butler, age 37, left this world unexpectedly Dec. 19, 2011 following an aircraft accident. Shane was a loving husband, devoted father, beloved son, brother to many and friend to all. He and his wife, Sara Butler, along with their children (daughter, Madison and son, Garrison) had begun their dream of building the Rafter Double S Acre Ranch as a BBU member with registered Beefmaster cattle. Sara plans to continue this dream. A benevolence fund in honor of Shane for the benefit of his two minor children can be made to the Shane Butler Children’s Fun at Texas Firsts State Bank, P.O. Box 2524, Waco, Texas 76702. Additionally, Shane’s life can be remembered through donations to the Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation (B.E.E.F.).
Performance Field Day Planned for Summer 2012 Doyle and Dorothy Sanders have announced plans for their “Performance 202 Field Day” scheduled for June 30, 2012 at their DBL D BAR Ranch. Topics will include ranch management concerns such as minerals for animal health in changing environments, using bull performance test
data for herdsire selection, trends in Beefmaster carcass quality, BBU programs for herd management, marketing options for Beefmaster commercial females, and a panel discussion on marketing ranch genetics to international customers. Display and classification critique of weaned calves will also be part of the program. For further program information and registration go to www.dbldbar.com
MOKA Jackpot Heifer Sale 2012 The next MOKA Jackpot Heifer Sale will be held January 28th at the Flying Cow Arena in Afton, OK. All juniors are invited to purchase a heifer in the sale that will be eligible to compete for points during the MOKA shows held in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. The season starts in March and will finish with a junior show at the BBU National Convention on October 20th in Branson, Missouri. The cash prizes will be awarded at the convention. For information about the Jackpot Shows and sale, call Jason Bates at 417-616-9000 or Dave Loftin 417-827-9391.
Lasater Comments on Beefmaster Cattle in WLJ Dale Lasater is featured in an article in the Western Livestock Journal North American Bull Guide. Please go to page 65 and 66 to review his comments. Great job Dale. Read More…..
BPG Names Year End Award Winners Show Heifer of the Year – WR Roxie (C983213) owned by Shawn Skaggs Show Bull of the Year – EMS Headliner (C992850) owned by Steve and Cindy Emmons Produce of Dam – Clara’s Hope (C887641) owned by Loren and Nancy Gilmore Get of Sire – EMS Smooth Cavalier (C953094) owned by Steve and Cindy Emmons Show Dam of the Year – EMS Miss Buff (C638483) owned by Steve and Cindy Emmons Show Sire of the Year – EMS Johnny Cash (C930530) owned by Steve and Cindy Emmons Breeder of the Year - Steve and Cindy Emmons
BEEFMASTER CALENDAR 2012 Coming Events Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Feb. 24
Beefmaster Promotion Group Open Show, San Antonio, TX Beefmaster Promotion Group Open Show, Jackson, MS Southeastern BBA National Beefmaster Bull Championship, Tunica, MS
Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Apr. 5 June 30 July 13 Sept. 7 Oct. 18-20
Beefmaster Promotion Group Open Show, Houston, TX South Texas BBA Houston Futurity, Houston, TX BBU Board Meeting, Shreveport, LA DBL D BAR Ranch Field Day “Performance 202”, Industry, TX BBU Board Meeting, San Antonio, TX Lasater Ranch Field Day, Matheson, CO BBU Convention, Branson, MO
2012 Sales Jan. 21 Jan. 28 * Feb. 11 * Feb. 25 * Feb. 29 Mar. 2 *Mar. 3 *Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 *Mar. 31 *Mar. 31 *Apr. 7 Apr. 14 ■Apr. 14 *Apr. 21 *Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 28 *May 5 *May 12 May 19 June 2 June 9 June 23 Aug. 4 *Aug. 25 Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 *Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 6 *Oct. 13 Oct. 13 *Oct. 13 *Oct. 20 *Oct. 27 *Nov. 3
Violeta Ranch Sale, Hebbronville, TX MOKA Jackpot Heifer Sale, Afton, OK South Texas BBA Rose Classic Sale, San Antonio, TX Southeastern BBA Dixie National Sale, Tunica, MS International Beefmaster Gala Sale, Houston, TX Houston Magic XII Sale, Houston, TX South Texas BBA Houston Futurity & Classic Sale, Houston, TX Western States BBA Beefmaster West Sale, Fallon, NV Cowman’s Golden Elite Performance Bull Test Sale, Brenham, TX Texoma Bull Sale, Overbrook, OK L2 Ranch Production Sale, Beeville, TX Live Oak BBA Spring Sale, Three Rivers, TX Louisiana BBA and Arkansas BBA Rose Capital Classic, Shreveport, LA Collier Farms Advantage Sale, Giddings, TX Ozark & Heart of America Spring Sale, Springfield, MO 32nd Annual East Texas/Louisiana BMG Sale, Crockett, TX Southeastern Beefmaster Breeders Unity Sale, Calhoun, GA BBU National E6 Sale, Location TBA Springtime in Texas Sale, Brenham, TX Lone Star BBA Spring Sale, Sulphur Springs, TX Central States BBA Spring Sale, Checotah, OK Emmons Ranch Production Sale, Fairfield, TX Gator Farms Dispersal Sale, Shreveport, LA Thunder Valley Ranch Pride of the Production I Sale, Commerce, GA Cain Cattle Production Sale, Pickens, MS Bama Breeze Beefmaster Sale, Falkville, AL Southeastern BBA Convention Sale, Location TBA Lasater Ranch Sale, Matheson, CO Channarock & Friends Southern Revolution Sale, Tunica, MS Southern Alliance Beefmaster Marketing Group Sale, Falkville, AL Live Oak BBA Fall Sale, Three Rivers, TX Heart of Dixie Beefmaster Sale, Andalusia, AL 4B Ranch Production Sale, Shreveport, LA Isa Cattle Co. Performance Tested Bull Sale, San Angelo, TX Central Texas BBA Beef “On” Forage Performance Bull Sale, Brenham, TX Ozark & Heart of America Fall Female Sale, Tulsa, OK South Texas BBA Buccaneer Classic Sale, Corpus Christi, TX President’s Council Sale, Branson, MO Carr & Others Fall Sale, Floresville, TX Louisiana BBA Cowboy Classic Sale, Lake Charles, LA
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Denotes Beefmaster Breeders United Approved Sale as of last update 01/17/12 Denotes Beefmaster Breeders United Sanctioned Sale as of last update 01/17/12
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Denotes Beefmaster Breeders United Accredited Sale as of last update 01/17/12