Cattle Business September 2014 by Cattle Business in Mississippi

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BROADER LEAF. BIGGER YIELDS. BETTER GRAZING. “Nelson Tetraploid ryegrass was chosen as the top producer at our annual ryegrass trials by out-producing Big Boss and others. This makes the third year for Nelson to be selected as top producer. I also plant Nelson ryegrass for my cattle operation.” 3,900

ALEX LEWIS Lucedale, Mississippi “We used Nelson ryegrass for grazing and cutting this past season. We planted 190 acres in September and started grazing 520 milking cows on it in November. We grazed the cows for two hours daily through June 1st. We also had a 70 acre field we planted for baleage. We cut 350 bales that weighed 1,100 lbs. each. We are extremely pleased with Nelson. We like the broader leaf of Nelson and that Nelson went longer into spring giving us more production. Also Nelson came up faster than Prine we had planted. In our opinion Nelson is better than Prine. Nelson ryegrass will be the only ryegrass we will be planting on our ‘all natural organic’ dairy farm.”

STACY NEWELL • Newell’s Dairy Wesson, Mississippi

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FAZZIOS FARM & HOME CENTER Gulfport, MS (228) 832-2122

MONROE CO. CO-OP Aberdeen, MS (662) 369-8175

THE FEED SACK Vancleave, MS (228) 826-5715

AMITE COUNTY COOPERATIVE Liberty, MS (601) 657-8011

FLORA FEED Flora, MS (601) 879-8999

NESHOBA COUNTY COOP Philadelphia, MS (601) 656-3501

TIPPAH COUNTY CO-OP Ripley, MS (662) 837-8451

BROWN’S FARM & GARDEN Columbus, MS (662) 329-2281

GEORGE COUNTY COOP Lucedale, MS (601) 947-8145

OKTIBBEHA CO. CO-OP Starkville, MS (662) 323-1742

TOWN & COUNTRY FEED STORE Columbia, MS (601) 736-6212

C C WILLIAMS AND SONS Wilmer, AL (251) 649-1393

J AND B FEEDS Lucedale, MS (601) 947-3066

PAUL E. BOUNDS Picayune, MS (601) 798-3753

TRI COUNTY CO-OP Aliceville, AL (205) 373-6369

CIRCLE T FARMS SUPPLY Franklinton, LA (985) 839-5408

LAUDERDALE CO. FARM SUPPLY Meridian, MS (601) 483-3363

PIKE COUNTY CO-OP McComb, MS (601) 684-1651

TRI COUNTY FARM SERVICE Como, MS (662) 526-9100

CLAY COUNTY CO-OP West Point, MS (662) 494-4676

LOWNDES FARM SUPPLY Columbus, MS (662) 328-3481

REEDER FARM SUPPLY Pontotoc, MS (662) 489-2211

WALTHALL COUNTY COOP Tylertown, MS (601) 876-3428

CO-LIN FEED & SEED Brookhaven, MS (601) 833-8612

MADISON COUNTY CO-OP Canton, MS (601) 859-1271

STANFORD FARM & FEED Carrolton, MS (662) 237-6158

WILKINSON CO. CO-OP Woodville, MS (601) 888-3542

DON’S FARM STORE Collins, MS (601) 765-8264

MAGEE COOP Magee, MS (601) 849-3381

TATE CO. CO-OP Senatobia, MS (662) 562-7811

AGRI FARM & RANCH Shannon, MS (662) 566-2121

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The official publication of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association 680 Monroe St., Suite A Jackson, Mississippi 39202 (601) 354-8951 (601) 354-8957 (601) 355-7128 (fax) September 2014

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EPDs Benefit Terminal Production Systems Home Place Board Sale Results Where Will Beef Cows Expand Managing Nitrogen In Pastures Keeping Long-term Focus In Periods Of Great Cattle Prices

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MCA Report by Sammy Blossom President’s Report by Jacob Megehee Agronomy Notes by Dr. Rocky Lemus Vet Notes by Dr. Carla Huston NCBA Washington Report Market Matters by Dr. John Michael Riley Rings from the CattleWomen by Nancy Strickland Stocker Cents by Dr. Brandi Bourg Karisch Running Like The Dickens by Chase Dickens

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New Members Mississippi Beef Council Allied Industry Members Choice Stockman Members Buyers Guide Advertisers’ Index

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Sammy Blossom, Editor LeAnne Peters, Managing Editor

September 2014

On the cover.... A Beefmaster calf graces the cover of this month’s magazine.

Cattle Business in Mississippi (ISSN #08972737) is published monthly except bimonthly in June-July and November-December by the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. Periodical postage paid at Jackson, Mississippi and additional address. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Cattle Business In Mississippi, 680 Monroe St., Suite A, Jackson, Miss.39202, Tel. (601) 354-8951.

Mississippi Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association 2014 Officers

Price Wallace President 125 Price Wallace Dr. Mendenhall, MS 39114 (601) 847-5696

Dr. Harold Newcomb First Vice President

Paul Whitlock Second Vice President

200 Watts Street Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 609-6364

91 CR 197 Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-3279

Area Vice Presidents Area 1

Area 6

Paul Summers

Jeff Davis

3992 Hwy 309 South Byhalia, MS 38611 (662) 838-5480

8176 Russell-Topton Rd Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 679-9931

Area 2

Area 7

David Beane

Jim Farmer

3856 Peppertown Road Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-9053

4023 Burt Loop Road Crystal Springs, MS 39059 (601) 892-3753

Area 3

Area 8

Charles Vance

Greg Crosby

4538 CR 174 Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 809-0780

443 Hwy 590 E Seminary, MS 39479 (601) 722-4804

Area 4

Area 9

Elton Dean

Shawn Mercer

7200 Hwy 46 Cedar Bluff, MS 39741 (662) 295-3326

P.O. Box 712 Richton, MS 39476 (601) 788-9796

Area 5

Area 10

Danny Martin

Mike Mitchell

143 Caroline Shows Drive Florence, MS 39073 (601) 845-8922

199 Mt. Carmel Rd Carriere, MS 39426 (601) 798-0522

Sammy Blossom Executive Vice President

680 Monroe St., Suite A Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 354-8951

PAST PRESIDENTS C.S. Whittington, Greenwood* Walter Swoope, Columbus* A.B. Freeman* J. Rupert Baird, Amory* Fred W. Klyce, Jr., Sardis* Dorris L. Ballew, Natchez* C.D. Maddox, Kosciusko* Frank T. Brumfield, Inverness* Donald Bartlett, Como* Luther W. Wade, Greenwood* Harris Swayze, Benton* Ethan A. Porter, Pattison* Ernest Minor, Paulette* J.Q. DeMoville, Okolona* Les Fletcher, Indianola Fred Taylor, Oxford* J.D. Rankin, Canton* Bowmar Virden, Jackson* Fred A. Moore, Morton* Mickey Black, Greenwood Jerry Lyon, Ellisville Bruce Brumfield, Inverness John Hewes, Woodville* Pete Armstrong, Tupelo* Ted Kendall III, Bolton Malcolm Commer, Jr., Jonestown* Jack Ross, Madison* Avery H. McKinley, Natchez* John Howarth, Jr., Cleveland*

Sam Fletcher, Sumrall* Bill Harris, Benton James P. Wood, Waynesboro* Danny Ross Ingram, Water Valley* Bob Anderson, Okolona* Bob Warren, Hazlehurst Gerald Sumrall, Monticello Sledge Taylor, Como Clifford Dance, Winona* Joe McGuffee, Mendenhall Otis Nicholson, Philadelphia* Sammy Blossom, Columbus Peter Pattridge, Batesville Dudley Bozeman, Flora* Wilbur Parsons, Crystal Springs* Charles Hull, Vaiden Ted Kendall IV, Bolton Dr. Jim Anderson, Brandon Larry Jefcoat, Soso Phil Slay, Crystal Springs George Alley, Vaiden Gale Martin, Brandon Joe Magee, Mendenhall David Houston, Oxford Ronnie Herrington, Laurel Lee Herren, Utica Pete Harper, Yazoo City Steve Elgin, Holly Springs Jacob Megehee, Macon *Deceased September 2014 Cattle Business 5

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Smith Farms Mature Cow Herd Dispersion Tremendous Set of Registered Angus Saturday

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October 18, 2014 Southeast Mississippi Livestock • Hattiesburg, MS

WMR Infinity 141

Selling Approximately 120 Fall Calving Angus Cows Most between three- to six-years-of-age Many will have calves at side 90% to calve before 12-31-14

Basin Excitement

Selling daughters of these tremendous Angus bulls: B/R Ambush 28, SAV 8180, Traveler 004, Bon View New Design 878, Connealy Thunder, Stevenson Cattleman and other greats

Calves by: WMR Infinity 141, Basin Excitement, SAV Final Answer, Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V Sale Manager’s Note Lane Smith has worked hard to develop a highly productive herd of Angus cattle that will work efficiently under southern Mississippi conditions. Every cow in this program must produce and only the top heifers are retained for replacement females. The females selling are functional with lots of production life remaining. This is truly a buyer’s opportunity!

Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V

Immediately following the “Mature Cow Herd Dispersal” — Approximately 100 commercial females will sell. Information concerning the commercial females, contact Joe Johnson 601-268-2587.

Smith Farms Lane Smith, Owner 601-606-7859 24 4 Haden Rd. • Purvis, MS 39475 243 lanesdozser@aol.com

Consultant Larry Fitzgerald 601-337-1313

Sale Manager, Auctioneer Jarvene Shackelford 662-837-1776 Cell 662-837-4904 Office alb@albauction.com September Septem Sep tember tem tember er 20 2014 014 1 Cat C Cattle at a tle tl Bu B Business usin siness i es ess 9 ess

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Cheap Bulls by: Sammy Blossom, Executive Vice President, MCA

680 Monroe St., Suite A Jackson, Mississippi 39202 (601) 354-8951/8957 www.mscattlemen.org Sammy Blossom Executive Vice President mscattle@telepak.net fax: (601) 355 -7128 Carol Ryan Administrative Assistant mscacr@telepak.net fax: (601) 487-2711 LeAnne Peters Director of Communications cbmag@att.net fax: (601) 487-2713 Nancy Strickland missbc@telepak.net fax: (601) 487-2712

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Looking at calf prices recently, cattlemen who purchased the best bull they could buy in recent years came away with a bargain. The difference between a good calf and the best calf is often thirty cents a pound or more. Combine this with an extra forty pounds on calves sired by a bull with superior EPDs and the benefits can quickly add up to over $200 per head. Considering this and the improved replacement heifers that a better bull sires, and the premium price paid for that bull last year was a real bargain. CattleFax projects that the cow/ calf segment of the industry will see strong prices continue for the foreseeable future as demand remains strong. While they feel that nationally we are in the expansion phase, many areas of the West are still short of moisture and rebuilding the cowherd will take years. Improved prices have enabled many producers to upgrade their equipment and facilities but raising the genetic potential and performance level of our herds might be the best investment. The bull is the fastest way to change a herd, so don’t wait another year to replace a bull that isn’t siring the best calves your cows can raise. Mississippi’s purebred breeders are among the best in the nation and all have worked for years to improve their genetics. Look through this magazine to find a sale or private treaty bull that will pay dividends for years to come. Membership Drive The fall membership drive is well under way with several counties near or surpassing their member goal. Thanks to the farms listed on page 48, we will award $4,500 in purchase credits to membership recruiters who help sign up new members to MCA. Strong county, state, and national cat-

tlemen’s associations are more important than ever with the challenges our industry face. Membership brochures and other recruitment tools are available from the MCA office, so call today to begin earning a nice prize for yourself and to help your county reach its goal. State Fair The Mississippi State Fair is an exciting time for juniors exhibiting in the livestock shows and provides an opportunity to show off our industry to the 700,000 consumers who will attend the event. The Beef Council will have educational exhibits and beef promotions in several locations to showcase our product to fairgoers. Everyone is invited to stop by the Beef Barn on the midway for a great Ribeye Steak Sandwich or Hot Beef Sundae. This is a big project and we appreciate the 150 members who volunteer their time to grill and serve during the 12-day event. If you would like to help at this year’s fair, please contact the MCA office to volunteer. We will see you at the fair!

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“I have used Marshall ryegrass for about 15 years. A couple of years ago I couldn’t get Marshall, so I had to use one of the newer varieties.

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Richard Lingle Bridgewater Crossing Ridgeland, Mississippi

“We planted Marshall and Jackson ryegrass in mid-September for our stocker operation. Needing more seed and not being able to get Marshall or Jackson, we went with ‘Big Boss’ and Gulf. This past winter was mild, but by midwinter when we needed production, ‘Big Boss’ and Gulf were hurt by the cold and did not produce. Marshall and Jackson responded well and were there for us. This is why we will continue to use Marshall and Jackson ryegrasses.”

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Deerbrook Company Brooksville, Mississippi

Bill Breland Bluff Creek Farm Wiggins, Mississippi

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2014 County Presidents Stephen Edwards.........………Adams Jimmy McNair…..………………Alcorn David Dixon............……………Amite Bobby Bell..............................Attala Mitchell Ormon....................Benton John Allen Leachman…………Calhoun Jamie Darnell, Jr.…........…Chickasaw Dr. Eddie Lipscomb…………Claiborne Dudley Williams…………………Clarke Elton Dean...……...….……………Clay Mike Whitfield..Carroll-Leflore-Mont. Phil Slay….......…....……………Copiah Greg Crosby.........…………Covington Marvin Ladner…………Forrest-Lamar Jeanette Hunt……….…………Franklin Greta Thornton...….…George-Jackson Patton Byrd......………………Greene Kyle Wilson....…..…...………Grenada Marcus Ladner..…Hancock/Harrison Rick Bowman............……………Hinds Kenneth Weeks....….…………Holmes David Beane.......…..………Itawamba Jim Sims……………..……………Jasper Curt Bass, Jr....…..…………Jeff Davis Randall Coker………..……………Jones Andrew Dabbs..…….....………Kemper Keith Brown...........…………Lafayette Jeff Davis......…...……….…Lauderdale Wally Givens..…..….…..……Lawrence Brian Burns…….……..........……Leake Pete Fava…..…….…………………Lee Mike Smith………..….…………Lincoln Craig Canull...........….………Lowndes DR Bozeman.................……Madison Billy Raybourn......…..…………Marion Bill Fitts…………………………Marshall Dennis Herndon…………..……Monroe Richard Goldman.........……Neshoba Jim White…….………….……Newton Lester Estes.....................…Noxubee John Byrd........………….…Oktibbeha Jeff Magee............…Panola/Quitman Greg Ladner..…......………Pearl River Lee Henderson..……………..……Perry Jeff Waller............…..……………Pike Hershell Ferguson, Jr...…..…Pontotoc Richard Peden ...…......………Rankin Michael Smith………………………Scott Heath Albritton........…………Simpson Doug Thornton.…………………Smith Jason Jones...........………………Stone Terry Mabus..................Tallahatchie Sammy Ashe…....….....…Tate/Desoto Ronnie Hall….....………………Tippah Charles Burns.…..…………Tishomingo Breland Randle….………………Union Bobby Sartin…......……………Walthall John Coccaro……….…..………Warren Robert Coxwell…….……………Wayne Dr. Nancy Jackson……………Webster John Patrick..........…………Wilkinson Rusty Suttle................………Winston Carey Jones.......................Yalobusha Pete Harper………………………Yazoo

Hello From Central Mississippi! by: Price Wallace President, MCA

As I write this article it is 1:00 a.m. and I am selling chickens. As many of you know, I am a contract poultry grower and I have to be around when the crews are catching, just in case they need anything. It makes for a very long day and night. September is here and I have already seen some fields that are being prepared for winter grazing. Keep an eye on your young growth in case the armyworms are still around. They were brutal all summer and some of my neighbors sprayed as early as June. The crispness in the air makes us want to work our cattle for the fall and to prepare them for the upcoming calving season. Now is a good time to pregnancy-check them and cull any that are not safe in calf. Hopefully, you were at the Producers Replacement Heifer sale and were able to purchase some fine quality replacements. Hollis English, Jacob Megehee, Major Jefcoat and other producers brought some top quality cattle to the

Evans Angus Farm Performance Tested Bulls Carcass Data Available 75% of our calves make CAB 100% calves grade Choice Ask us about Angus Source! Bulls & Females for sale.

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sale. I want to commend all the producers who work hard getting good genetics in their herd; it definitely shows at sale time. If you missed this sale, there is another opportunity coming in November at the BCIA sale at Hinds Community College. I hope you made it to one of the Cattlemen College field days. Our speakers were some of the best in their respective fields and I hope you were able to take home some tips to incorporate into your operation. I want to encourage everyone to help at the beef barn this year during the state fair. This is one of our fundraisers that helps support our scholarship program. If your child or grandchild receives a scholarship from MCA, you should be there to help out. We are working to raise our beef checkoff, so if you are a member of your local Farm Bureau, please ask your board to join us in supporting a vote to increase the beef checkoff investment. This will help to get legislation to authorize a producer vote to increase this self-help program. Lastly, we are getting close to the end of our fiscal year, so you need to start looking for new members and renewing expired members. The best way to recruit members is by asking them in person. We are once again running the Gold Buckle program with $4,500 in prizes, so get out there and hustle. Our association is only as strong as its membership. Until next time, may God bless America and may God bless you and yours.

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New Members May 31 - July 18 Bill Price Brad Edwards David Moulder David Gazda Gary Kennedy Hugh Freeze James Jay Johnson James Thompson Jimmy Wayne Pettis Jonathan McBride Kevin Deer Larry Boyd Ronnie Chadwell Sammy McNeel Ted Starnes Thomas Starnes Tina Rosshirt Virgil & Terrie Dennis

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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE by Baxter Black, DVM

A Happy Day in the Milking Barn When someone tells me they grew up on a dairy farm I say, “You have paid your dues, my son.” The offspring of a dairyman that follows in his father’s footstep is as scarce as a second generation Nobel Prize winner, bomb dismanteler, or president of North Korea! So it is with pleasure that I congratulate those dairymen who are havin’ a heyday this year. They, like all farmers and ranchers have had ups and downs. I remember 1973-74. I have bad dreams about it. I was running an animal health/grain mill store in Idaho at a time when dairymen were beginning to move north from California. Record high prices for grain and low milk prices sank the milk/feed ration to 1.5. I had heartbreaking conversations with desperate dairymen asking me for one more load of feed on credit. In 2009 another national dairy wreck devastated the industry sinking the index to a 1.6 ration. But this year, the ratio hit a record 2.55! The price for milk cwt. is twice what it was ten years ago! The beef cattle business recognizes the impact that the dairy business has on cattle prices. Last year’s president of the National Cattlemen’s Association was a dairyman! The crossover began in the feedlots when they found an expanding market for Holstein steers, animals whose carcass rarely reaches Choice. Fast food burgers and taco meat has bolstered the price of the dairy breeds, since half of their offspring are male and there is a place to go with old cows. In Idaho I worked for a company that fed potato waste. One of the products was a slurry that was high in energy but 90% moisture. The final ration was soupy

but nutritious. I remember calculating the as-fed consumption in a pen of 1000 lb. Holstein steers; 119 lbs a day! They were not very popular with the cowboys. As Dr. Eng said, “It’s hard to be a cowboy when the steers are following you around!” In spite of Dr. Spock’s recommendation that we all become vegetarians and that no human at any age should drink cow’s milk, the 99% of us homo sapiens who are born omnivores kindly refuse to revert to the drudgery in which herbivores live their lives. Sorry, Doctor, but we made that choice as cave men, which allowed us to evolve to the top of the heap and, rightfully have dominion over all the animals, bovine or not. A bright future technologically is making dairying a less hands-on operation. It may become common for robots to take over tasks that we could never imagine. As it gets harder and harder for dairies to find a labor force that is willing to do the manual labor, the more they welcome the robots. And maybe these advances might entice more of the next generation to stay on the farm. ‘Cause let’s face it, milkin’ 12 head of cows by hand in a bucket before breakfast every morning is hard labor and there’s a few ol’ timers that can remember doing it. You can find them in the nursing home after retiring from a comfortable life of working for Merck, DeLaval, Progressive Dairyman or Ohio Farm and Dairy. They ran away from home!

Growing Bred Replacement Heifers by: Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension The strong cattle prices have encouraged more producers to develop replacement heifers to add to their current cow herd. Bred replacement heifers that will calve in January and February need to continue to grow and maintain body condition. Ideally, two year old heifers should be in a body condition score 6 at the time that their first calf is born. This allows them the best opportunity to provide adequate colostrum to the baby, repair the reproductive tract, return to heat cycles, rebreed on time for next year, and continue normal body growth. From now until calving time, the heifers will need to be gaining 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per head per day, assuming that they are in good body condition coming out of summer. Heifers will need supplemental protein, if the major source of forage in the diet is bermudagrass or native pasture or grass hay. If the forage source is adequate in quantity and average in quality (6 - 9% crude protein), heifers will need about 2 pounds of a high protein (38 - 44% CP) supplement each day. This will probably need to be increased with higher quality hay (such as alfalfa) or additional energy feed (20% range cubes) as winter weather adds additional nutrient requirements. Soybean hulls or wheat mids may also be used to insure adequate energy intake of pregnant heifers. Wheat pasture (if adequate rainfall produces growth) can be used as a supplement for pregnant replacement heifers. Using wheat pasture judiciously makes sense for pregnant heifers for two reasons. Pregnant heifers consuming full feed of wheat pasture will gain at about 3 pounds per head per day. If they are on the wheat too long the heifers can become very fat and may cause dystocia (calving difficulty). Also the wheat pasture can be used for gain of stocker cattle or weaned replacement heifers more efficiently. If wheat pasture is used for bred heifers, use it as a protein supplement by allowing the heifers access to

the wheat pasture on at least alternate days. Some producers report that 1 day on wheat pasture and two days on native or bermuda will work better. This encourages the heifers to go rustle in the warm season pasture for

the second day, rather than just stand by the gate waiting to be turned back in to the wheat. Whatever method is used to grow the pregnant replacement heifers, plan to have them in good body condition by calving so that they will grow into fully-developed productive cows.

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Preparing Ahead for Winter Forage Production by: Dr. Rocky Lemus, Extension Forage Specialist, Mississippi State University Winter grazing is an important component of forage production in Mississippi. Establishment of winter forages could be expensive and it is important to make sure that the

investment is protected to ensure return in grazing potential and animal performance. There are several winter forages that could be used in Mississippi depending on the geographical location. These forages include annual ryegrass, wheat, cereal rye, oats, and annual clovers (arrowleaf, ball, berseem, crimson and hairy vetch). Several steps need to be considered to make sure that your winter forage production can achieve optimum potential: 1. Determine your soil type â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Knowing your soil type will ensure that your winter pasture is well suited for you location and will help meet your forage demands. Annual ryegrass and has good tolerance to soil acidity and 16 Cattle Business September 2014

excellent tolerance to poor drained soil and could be adapted to heavier soils and has late production into the spring. Wheat is poor tolerance to soil acidity and poor tolerance to poor drained soils, which might be better adapted to lighter soils. Cereal rye has excellent tolerance to soil acidity and fair tolerance to poor drainage. Cereal rye can a l s o provide earlier grazing opportunities in the fall. Oats have fair tolerance to soil acidity and poor drainage. Annual clovers will have poor tolerance to soil acidity with the exception of crimson and hairy vetch. On the other hand, most of these annual clovers has poor tolerance to poor drainage with the exception of berseem. 2. Collecting a representative soil sample â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Keep in mind that a good represented soil sample of your pasture will help determining fertility status and adjustments that might be needed prior to establishment of your winter pasture. A soil sample of at least 15-20 cores should collected and it should not represent more than 15 acres. If you pasture are bigger in size, it is recommended to split the field

and collect two or more samples. Soil pH that is less than 5.5 could severely impact fertilizer uptake and efficiency. Lime will be required if legumes are incorporated into the system. Nitrogen application should be delayed until there is at least 3-inches on growth to ensure uptake and utilization. Mixing nitrogen fertilizer with the seed could affect the embryo in the seed and germination. Nitrogen could also affect the inoculum in the legumes. Nitrogen applications should be split to ensure more uniform forage production during the growing season. Phosphorous and potassium should be incorporated at planting. 3. Establishment method (seedbed, planting method, rate, dates) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Depending on the type of situation, producers might be using a prepared seed bed or plant into an existing sod by either using a drill or broadcasting the seed. A cleaned, tilled seed bed needs to be firm. Using a drill will provide better seed to soil contact, will require lower seeding rates and will ensure a quicker establishment. When planting into an existing pasture (berdmudagrass or bahiagrass), managing the amount of biomass residue is very important. In this case, mowing or grazing to about 2-inches will improve seed to soil contact. Also, burning the field with contact herbicide such as Paraquat might provide some advantage at planting. When planting into an existing sod, using a no-til drill might be ideal. Broadcasting the seed will increase seeding rates to ensure a good seed to soil contact. Overseeding a sod can help provide a more firm seed bed and reduce damage caused by grazing livestock. However, overseeding a pasture is usually 4-6 weeks behind in grazing potential compared to a well-prepare seedbed. Seeding rates might vary depending if the forage species is being planted as

a monoculture (alone) or mixed with a legume or other grasses. Contact your local County Extension office for seeding recommendations. Coolseason annual forage crops should be planted from mid-September through mid-October. Keep in mind that optimum planting date will vary with location and the selected type of winter pasture. 4. Selecting the appropriate variety for you area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Selecting a cool-

season variety could be complicated, especially with annual ryegrass due to the number of varieties that are commercially available. It is recommended to use the Forage Variety Trial as a guide to look at varieties that might perform better. Selection should be based on data collected for a minimum of three years at a location or by looking how a variety might have performed across several locations in the state. When selecting

a variety is also important to ensure that you are using a certified variety with a good germination and purity. For more information related to coolseason forage varieties that might fit in your area, contact your local County Extension office or visit MSU Forage Variety trials at http://mafes.msstate. edu/variety-trials/forage.asp. Establishment of cool-season annual grasses has a high cost associated with it. At the same time, they can reduce the amount of hay and supplement needed during the winter, especially when feeding low quality forage. A producer should determine ahead of time what variety to plant to compare prices from different sources, how many acres and seed are needed. To be profitable producers need to pay attention to variety selection, planting dates, planting method, seeding rates, proper fertilization and proper forage utilization. By taking those steps and having good weather on your side, this could determine the net return from your winter grazing.

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Understanding Vet Lingo by: Carla L. Huston, DVM, PhD, ACVPM Beef Extension and Outreach Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University How often have you had conversations with your veterinarian that end with you nodding your head in agreement, when in fact you have no idea what they actually said? I have to admit, when I’m listening to someone talk about subjects such as proteogenomics or molecular sequencing, I may have that very same glazed-over look. This month let’s look at a few terms commonly used in cattle health that may cause some confusion. BSE is a term that has two very different meanings in the animal health world. A Breeding Soundness Exam is performed on animals such as bulls and heifers, which will help identify potential healthy, competent breeding animals prior to entering the breeding season. A BSE will consist of a physical exam and, in the case of bulls, a semen evaluation. A BSE test is a test

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for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or “mad cow disease,” and is performed on deceased animals by taking a brain stem sample from the carcass. A carrier animal is one who carries an infectious organism in their body, but are not currently showing clinical signs of disease. Carriers can be difficult to identify through diagnostic testing since they may or may not actually be shedding the organism at time of examination. Examples of diseases which have carrier states include anaplasmosis and bovine leucosis virus (BLV). Similarly, a shedder is an animal who is actively shedding infectious organisms, usually through bodily fluids such as feces, urine, or respiratory secretions. A shedder also may or may not be showing clinical signs. An example of a shedder would be an animal with subclinical Johne’s disease – cattle often look normal but may be shedding large amounts of infectious organism in their feces, posing a risk to other animals in the herd. In describing bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), a disease which can have major economic impacts on herd health, the term PI, or persistently infected, is used to describe animals that had been exposed to and infected by the virus while still in the dam’s uterus. A PI animal was born infected, and will remain infected for the rest of its life. PI animals may or may not show outward clinical signs, have variable shedding rates, and are often referred to as carriers or shedders. In contrast, the term transiently infected is used to describe animals exposed and infected with an organism (not just BVD) at some point during its life, but infection is usually short-term and the animal often recovers if enough immunity is built up. Transient infections are often the ones we see when an infected animal comes in contact with

a healthy animal who then becomes ill for a short period of time. Short term illnesses in stocker cattle attributed to “shipping fever” pathogens are often transient infections, with animals either recovering or succumbing to illness. A PI animal in a herd can cause others to have transient infections, but a transiently infected animal can never cause a PI state in a herd mate. Finally, ADR, or “Ain’t doing right” is a term used when an animal may have non-specific clinical signs of illness such as off-feed, lethargy, or other unusual mannerisms. This is a term used when a diagnosis of her condition hasn’t been made. In contrast, BAR can be used to describe an animal who is otherwise bright, alert, and responsive to their surroundings. BAR is often used when describing a healthy animal, or an animal that may be down due to a musculoskeletal injury, but eating, drinking, and otherwise healthy. These are just a few examples of terms used in animal health that may cause confusion. Good communication is essential in a valid VCPR (veterinary-client-patient relationship), and both veterinarians and producers need to work together to relay important information to each other to ensure herd health. Next month we’ll explore the meaning of a VCPR, and how having a good VCPR will benefit the industry as a whole.

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■ Entire calf crop of two-year old bulls sell. No bulls have been sold. ■ Heat and humidity adapted bulls raised in fescue environment. ■ Large selection of user-friendly, high maternal, low birthweight bulls needed to produce valuable replacement heifers. ■ Bulls sell Trich tested and BVDpi tested. ■ Problem-free bulls guaranteed fertile and reproductively sound. ■ Providing opportunities for customers to add value to calves with pull through programs. ULTRABLACK BULL 5281Z2 sells. yearling marbling score: 5.03%. yearling scrotal: 40 cm.

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NCBA Updates and Issues Compiled from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Publications Cattle Producers Discuss Policy Priorities at Industry Summer Conference Members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association addressed current policy priorities at the 2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denve, passing new resolutions and directives for the 2014 Policy Agenda. “Our policy committees are tasked with a broad spectrum of issues, with everything from environmental regulation to nutrition policy to trade barriers on the agenda,” said Bob McCan, NCBA president and Victoria, Texas, cattle producer. “Cattle producers gather from across the country to discuss the biggest issues facing the cattle industry right now and make specific decisions on how to move forward on these priorities.” Along with revisions

to current policies, NCBA members analyzed the overall state of the industry in one-on-one discussions with top government representatives, trade officials and other industry leaders. “Right now, priority issues include the EPA’s proposed waters of the United States rule, tax reform and ongoing international trade issues,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall. In the Property Rights and Environmental Management committee members passed a resolution to lead the development of a beef sustainability program, inclusive of the beef value chain and stakeholders, that addresses the continued advancement in areas such as economic viability, production efficiencies, animal care and handling, environmental conser-

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vation, human resources and community support. The Cattle Marketing and International Trade Policy passed a resolution for NCBA to support changes to Mandatory Price Reporting. Accurate and detailed market information is imperative for sound decision making, and the directive calls for support of changes to ensure the data reflects the market place. And NCBA’s Cattle Health and Well-Being committee passed policy regarding foreign animal diseases, which could cause a widespread quarantine and possible massive depopulation of the U.S. cattle herd, thus compromising national security and jeopardizing the U.S. beef supply. As such, a resolution was passed to oppose the importation of live cattle, beef, and/or beef products into the U.S. from foreign countries with histories of significant chronic animal diseases and lack of strict animal disease control and eradication measures. Further, NCBA urges USDA to include U.S. cattle industry stakeholders in any negotiations with foreign countries relating to efforts that may affect the health of the U.S. cattle industry and provide the U.S. cattle industry opportunities to comment on new procedures for developing risk analyses for any foreign country with significant chronic animal disease issues wishing to export live cattle, beef, and/or beef products into the U.S. USDA protocols should be substantiated by sound, scientific evidence and that animal health related regulations not be used as non-tariff trade barriers. All of these policies from the committees were passed by the full NCBA board of directors. The official NCBA Policy Book is a detailed compilation of policy priorities on cattle industry issues. The full NCBA 2014 Policy Agenda can be found online at: www.beefusa.org.

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The “R” Word by Dr. John Michael Riley, Assistant Extension Professor Ag Economics, Mississippi State University A few events have created a stir in the cattle market as the calendar moves into mid-August. Most notably, Russia has banned all agricultural products from the United States, the 28 countries that make up the European Union, Canada, and Norway. By the time this is published this will be yesterday’s news and the market will have made one of three possible moves (up, down, or sideways – I can guarantee one of these will have happened!). In light of this and the monumental market in general, it is important to consider management of risks. I have discussed the “R” word before in this

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space, but again, the recent events are a reminder that good things can end suddenly. (I am not predicting an end here, only pointing out that an end will come!) Risks come in many forms. Governmental/Policy risks are not easily manageable on an individual basis and are extremely hard to predict. For instance, the Russian food ban is an example of a policy risk. However, when many voices come together these types of risks can be reduced and organizations like the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association offer services to meet this need. Personal health risks and legal risks are other types of risks that are very hard to predict. While there are businesses that make these more manageable (i.e., health insurance providers and law firms), the costs associated with them can often times be high. I suspect most everyone has some level of health insurance coverage and if a legal snafu arises I would bet that you would seek out an attorney as opposed to going down that road alone. In other words, you would seek out health and legal risk management tools! Production risks are also quite prevalent in the cattle business. These might come in the form of losing a cow or a calf, not putting up as much hay as you needed, stockers getting sick. In each instance, I would assume you would seek out professional help to ensure that either these do not happen (or attempt to limit their chances) and if these did happen you most likely would take measures to make sure they do not occur a second time. Mississippi State University’s Extension Service has a vast number of resources and specialist that can assist in this way, and your local veterinarian, animal health companies, and others offer these types of services as well. I will

speculate again and bet that you have or would seek out these risk management professionals (also known as: risk management tools). Rounding out my list of risks is price risk (yep, I am an economist!). If my assumptions are correct and the vast majority of cattle producers do have health insurance, would seek out legal assistance, have/would seek out production specialists, and, let’s face it, you are reading this article in Cattle Business so you do utilize MCA’s government risk management; then I am often baffled that so few extremely conservative, risk averse cattle producers scoff at the idea of price risk management. Forward contracts, futures contracts, options, and livestock risk protection insurance are the most common price risk management tools available to producers and I recognize that each of these can be intimidating. However, I encourage you to consider utilizing these to help tame the price risks ahead. If you missed the risk management workshop in Collins, MS in August notify me, your county agent, someone at MCA, or someone with Farm Bureau and we will plan another educational opportunity to learn about these available tools. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns: 662-325-7986 or jmr26@msstate. edu.

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Greetings from the CattleWomen by: Nancy Strickland, President, Mississippi CattleWomen’s Association This year sure is passing by fast. Kids are already back in school. I attended the Summer Conference in Denver and had a great time. There were lots of good workshops and group meetings to attend, and it’s always great to see old friends and make new ones along with exchanging ideas with other cattlewomen. The Beef Ambassador meeting was geared toward the contest in late September in Denver, Co. Kayla Neal, Beef Ambassador helped beefup the Bulldogs at MSU and told how good beef is for them in their diets and let them spin the wheel to see what they knew about beef. She also helped serve them a great steak dinner. Plans are being made for activities during this year’s Mississippi State Fair, October 1-12. The Cattlewomen will be working the beef trailer on Thursday, October 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will also have a booth at the Fall Garden Field Days in Crystal Springs, Friday and Saturday, October 17 & 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. I will need ladies to

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help give out samples and materials so please let me know if you can work. Y’all’s help will really be appreciated, plus it will be a lot of fun seeing and visiting with all the people and touring the beautiful garden. The following week I will need help on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 & 22 for kid’s days at the Fall Garden, where we will be one of eight stops presenting a ten minute program from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dedicated volunteers are the backbone of any event, so I look forward to hearing from y’all regarding helping with any of these events. You can reach me at 601/906-3692. Beef should be what’s for dinner, because beef consumed in a cholesterol-low diet reduces cardiovascular risk factors and has a positive effect on blood pressure and lipids. Lean beef gives you 10 essential nutrients needed for a healthy, active lifestyle without sacrificing taste. A typical 3-ounce serving of lean beef is only 180 calories and is an excellent source of nutrients. There are 29+ cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for being lean, including some of Americans’ favorites like tenderloin, T-bone, and flank steak. Serving beef with vegetables and fruit is a great meal, so get busy and fix it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If I can help you in anyway let me know. Hope you have a great month and cook lots of BEEF! Oh! And check out the great recipe below. Citrus-Marinated Beef & Fruit Kabobs Ingredients: 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick 1 medium orange 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional) 4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums Salt Dressing: ¼ cup Greek or plain nonfat yogurt 1 teaspoon honey 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Instructions 1. Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika, and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Place beef and 2-1/2 tablespoons cilantro mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining cilantro mixture and fruit in separate food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. 2. Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef evenly onto four skewers leaving small space between pieces. Thread fruit onto remaining four separate skewers. 3. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once. 4. Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs. Total Recipe Time: 40 to 45 minutes Makes 4 servings

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What Do They See? Being Mindful Of Appearances by Dr. Brandi Bourg Karisch, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, we exist in a time of smart phones, fast answers, and general information overload. While in some areas it is a good thing that information is always at oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fingertips, this may create problems as images and videos can be quickly misinterpreted and shared. Every person with a smart phone now carries around a pocket sized photo and video camera, with the internet at their fingertips to easily share any image they might find. So what do this mean for Mississippi beef producers? It means that it is even more important now than it ever was that producers are mindful about how certain things appear to the general public, the ultimate consumer of

our product. One area where we may not consider the perception of consumers that occurs on a regular basis in Mississippi is traveling down the highway to haul animals to an auction market. However, trailer stocking density and handling cattle properly during transportation are important considerations to consumer perceptions. There are economic incentives to properly transporting animals. Cattle that are injured typically sell for less. Sort cattle into loading groups based on size, sex, and horns. Load different groups into separate compartments. Load heavier cattle toward the front of the trailer. Load bulls that have not been housed

together before into separate compartments. Separate cattle that are purchased from separate sources or different groups. This keeps them from trying to establish a new social order on the trailer. A table and more information on maximum recommended numbers of polled or dehorned cattle for trailers of different dimensions can be found at http://msucares.com/ pubs/publications/p2797.pdf. Fewer mature or fat cattle than feeder cattle will fit on a given trailer due to the differences in cattle size and weight. Ensuring that the proper number of animals are loaded onto a trailer can minimize stress, bruising, injury, and possible death losses. The presence of horns on cattle reduces the number of recommended cattle to be loaded together on a trailer. Reduce trailer stocking density by 5 percent for cattle with horns. Also be sure to reduce the number of head loaded during hot conditions. Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the truck and trailer. Strictly adhere to safe load

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levels with regard to animal weight and space allocation. Provide adequate space for cattle to stand with little risk of being forced down because of overcrowding. When the vehicle is not full, safely partition cattle into smaller areas to provide stability for the cattle and the vehicle. It is the driver’s responsibility to know trailer dimensions, load only the size of cattle that will safely and humanely fit the trailer, and adhere to the maximum legal load limit for the states in which they are operating. Perceptions are not limited to those that occur while traveling down the highway, it is important to consider practices and how cattle are managed at home as well. Take a step back and consider how some practices and handling may be viewed through the eyes of a person unfamiliar with cattle. We’ve seen all too well in recent years how one picture or video can have a huge impact on a market causing dramatic drops in prices on even product recalls. A picture and story were shared

earlier this year from a nearby state. The picture was taken while driving down a 4 lane highway from the rear of a loaded stock trailer, and showed a group of cows tightly packed into the front section of the trailer, with calves literally piled on top of one another on the back compartment of the trailer. These calves were packed so tight into that compartment that they could not stand without being top of one other. Due to the location of the photo, it was assumed that this trailer was headed to an auction market on sale day which was approximately 20 minutes away from the picture’s location. The initial reaction for most who would see this may be to say that this is an isolated incident of a producer who used poor judgment in trying to save an extra trip to the auction market, and this is not how most producers treat their animals. It is important for all to understand that this is not sending the message we want to consumers about how we treat our animals. While it may mean confronting a family member or neighbor that taking an

extra trip to the auction market is the better option than packing those extra five calves onto a trailer to save a little time and fuel. The current market makes cattle a very valuable commodity, and offers even more incentive to producers to be certain that cattle are well managed and cared for. Taking the time to evaluate a practice or a situation, in particularly when cattle are transported on public highways, is imperative as an industry we are often faced with groups whose goal is to abolish animal agriculture. Cattlemen are great stewards of both the land and their cattle, and it is vital that our beef consumer understands the care that’s put in to and the importance of these animals to us. It is ultimately our responsibility as beef producers to tell our great story! For more information about beef cattle production, contact an office of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, and visit msucares. com/livestock/beef.

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A Clever Bull by Chase Dickens Contrary to popular belief, cows can be uncannily clever animals. Over the years I’ve witnessed cows untie ropes, unlatch gates, turn on water faucets, and even swim ponds to reach another field. Yep, I’ve seen some true bovine geniuses. And I hated every last one of them. The perfect cow possesses three qualities: fatness, laziness, and most of all stupidity. If I wanted a clever animal, I’d buy a Golden Retriever or train one of my brothers to play fetch. Fat, lazy, and stupid cows do as they’re told. Clever cows, however, cause a world of problems. Some years back I showed a particularly clever Red Brahman bull. When we registered him, my father used his amazing prowess at naming things and christened the calf, Redneck. I didn’t much care for the name and told Dad as much. “Look at him.” Dad said simply. “He’s red and has a powerful neck, so he’s Redneck.” While it’s difficult to argue with such profound logic, I gave it my best shot. “Well, he’s red and has a powerful ass. How about Red-Ass?” My father responded by calling me a similar

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name, although he did replace the word “Red” with “Smart.” Needless to say the bull was called, Redneck. Redneck enjoyed a very successful show career, winning shows all over the country. When he finished showing, Redneck became one of our fat and happy herd bulls. However, after several years had passed we eventually decided to sell him. A couple weeks before the sale I caught the huge bull and moved him under the barn. After pouring his feed and giving him some hay, I looked at my colossal pet with a slightly heavy heart. Stroking his massive neck I said, “I’m gunna miss you, big fella.” Redneck in turn urinated on my boot. I assumed that meant he’d miss me too. The next morning I headed to the barn to feed. Strolling up to the feed room, I reached up to push open the door and enter, but instead walked nose first into the unmoving door. I gave another push, but it wouldn’t budge. Confused, I unlatched the gate and walked around to the door that opened into the barn. However, it also seemed to be jammed. Suddenly, a thought struck me. I was completely alone under the barn. My one ton bull was conspicuously absent, and I had a sickening suspicion as to where he might be. Climbing onto a bucket, I peered through the small window of the feed room. The dark room was filled to the brim with two thousand pounds of Red Brahman bull. “Redneck? How did you get in there?” I asked stupidly. The bull stopped munching on feed and looked up at me. I’d never seen an animal with so much excitement on its face. He looked as if he wanted to say, “Chase! Look, I figured out doors. You don’t have to feed me anymore!” I couldn’t believe he’d gotten into the room. The door was nearly three feet off the ground. I never would’ve

thought that Redneck could fit through the door frame, much less climb his fat rear end into the tiny room. I tried both doors again, but Redneck had them thoroughly blocked. While trying to think a way to get him out, my eyes flicked back to the small window. A pitiful groaned escaped my lips. Three minutes of squeezing and contorting later, I was halfway through the window. It felt strangely like I was using my entire body to palpate a room that was pregnant with a giant stupid bull. Putting my hands on Redneck’s back for balance, I shimmied farther into the room. Just as my knees reached the window sill, Redneck leaned away from me. My hands slipped, and I tumbled head first into the room. Luckily, my fall was broken by a sack of feed. Unluckily, the sack of feed nearly broke my face. The next few moments consisted of me fumbling around in the dark and saying terribly offensive things about Redneck and his parentage. Redneck remained calm throughout the whole ordeal and seemed honestly happy to see me. So happy in fact he decided to give me hug. However, lacking the arms for a proper embrace he settled with leaning on me and squishing my body against the wall. While the gesture was nice, it did squeeze all the breath out of me. I wanted to curse the bull with a renew vigor, but with no air in my lungs the best I could manage was gasping in his general direction. Eventually, I was able to push him out of the away and open the door. Redneck backed out of the room and into the lot at the front of the barn. Opening the gate, I attempted to herd him back into the pen. I was about as successful as a guy who brings a knife to a nuclear bomb fight. He ignored Continued to page 30

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Continued from page 28 my pokes and prods and began rambling in the opposite direction. I gave up and went to search for a rope halter. By the time I got back, Redneck had wandered a good ways from the barn. When I approached him with the halter, he immediately dropped his head to the ground. Even after all those years that clever bull still recognized a halter. I tried to slip it over his

ears, but he just snorted and dug his head into the dirt. We played this little game for a few minutes with both of us growing more and more annoyed. Just as I got the halter over one ear, Redneck threw his head into my stomach, knocking my breath out for the second time in half an hour. Once my gasping and wheezing subsided, I noticed that the halter had somehow slipped over Redneck’s other ear while he was attempting to

head butt me in half. Approaching him slowly, I gently patted him on the neck, and he lifted his head for just a moment. Swiftly, I yanked the halter down over his nose and pulled the rope tight. Feeling mightily proud of myself, I shouted triumphantly, “HA HA, I got you now!” I was oh so very wrong. The only thing I really accomplished was tethering myself to a gigantic angry bull. Redneck bellowed and proceeded to play a lovely little game of Plow the Lot with Chase’s Face. While being drug through the mud and manure, my thoughts flashed back to childhood memories of showing cattle. My father’s voice echoed through my mind, “Boy! Don’t even think about letting go of that rope!” Exert from Dictionary: Letting Go – achieved only the lead rope hands

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Listening to the voices in my head, I held on like a raging moron. Eventually, Redneck tired of dragging me, and I managed to get to my feet. Failing to dislodge me, the now extremely angry bull decided his next course of action would be to simply chase down and murder the guy holding the rope. He charged, and I promptly turned tail and ran, an act made all the more difficult by the fact that I was still too stupid to let go of the rope. Luckily, over the course of dragging me, Redneck had brought us to within a few yards of the barn. With the bull hot on my tail, I sprinted through the gate of the barn screaming like a little girl. Once inside I finally let go of the rope, jumped over a pipe fence, and landed directly in a bramble patch. Covered in mud, manure, briars, and bruises I stumbled around angrily and made sure Redneck couldn’t escape again. Once everything was secure I stormed out of the barn shouting over my shoulder, “I’m not gunna miss you at all!” Stopping midstride, I spun around and added, “Red-Ass!”

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Replacement Heifer Inventories Surprise Analysts Pasture conditions over most of the United States are much improved over conditions at this time last year. In addition, corn prices are currently below $4 per bushel and expected to drop further Extreme drought conditions continue in parts of the Southwestern United States. The U.S.

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water is being sold at premium prices, and much irrigated acreage is being idled, cutting into California alfalfa hay, fruit, and vegetable production. The NASS Cattle report indicated little or no increase in replacement heifer inventories for either beef or dairy herds over July 1, 2012 inventories, when the last July 1 estimates were released. This was not expected, and it indicates that any herd rebuilding is pushed into the future. At the same time, the proportion of heifers on feed is the lowest since July 2006, during the last upturn in total cow inventories. For some context, the January 1, 2014 inventory of beef replacement heifers was up almost 4 percent over January 1, 2012 and was up almost 2 percent over January 1, 2013. However, all other heifer categories were lower over both 2012 and 2013 inventories. Dairy heifers showed the least percentage declines, but other heifer inventories were down by a whopping 7.5 percent over 2012 inventories and by 5 percent over 2013 inventories. U.S. Cattle on Feed down 2 percent Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 9.8 million head on Aug. 1, 2014. The inventory was 2 percent below August 1, 2013. Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.56 million, 7 percent below 2013. Net placements were 1.50 million head. During July, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 425,000, 600-699 pounds were 260,000, 700-799 pounds were 355,000, and 800 pounds and greater were 520,000. For the month of July placements are the lowest since the series began in 1996. Marketings of fed cattle during July totaled 1.79 million, 9 percent below 2013. July marketings are the lowest since the series began in 1996. Other disappearance totaled 63,000 during July, 2 percent below 2013. Source: USDA/ERS

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EPA, Corps Hijack Clean Water Act To Expand Regulatory Authority States could be facing upwards of 100,000 added regulated stream miles as a result of the “Waters of the United States” rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). While the agencies continue to claim their proposal does not expand the scope of the Clean Water Act, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Farm Bureau showcased new interactive maps today, Aug. 14, 2014, at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mo., that illustrate how the proposal will impact property owners throughout the country. “The maps highlight just how far the proposed rule would expand federal jurisdiction over waters across the country,” said Ashley McDonald, NCBA environmental counsel. “In Missouri alone, nearly 80,000 addi-

tional stream miles will be under the regulatory authority of EPA and the Corps. Logic and commonsense tells us that the surrounding land will also be regulated more than ever before. This rule just continues this administration’s regulatory rampage and enough is enough. Farmers and ranchers are not confused and are well aware of this administration’s blatant attempt to control every drop of water and every piece of private land in this country.” The proposal goes as far to include ditches in the definition of a tributary. McDonald said any activity near a jurisdictional ditch will now require a federal permit and as a result, many farmers and ranchers will need to acquire permits for routine land use activities. “Instead of providing the clarity that so many people have asked for, the agencies have instead proposed a rule that muddies the water even fur-

ther through their clever use of ambiguous and vague terminology,” said McDonald. “Their actions have only created more questions for farmers and ranchers. The agency’s proposed rule adds more layers of government bureaucracy and red tape and amounts to nothing more than a pervasive invasion of private property rights.” NCBA is working with a multi-industry coalition to ensure private property rights are protected. If this proposed rule is not withdrawn, according to McDonald, family farmers and ranchers will find themselves at the “mercy of the regulatory whims of the federal government.”

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EPDs Benefit Terminal Production Systems by: Robert Wells, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Surprisingly, I still find that many producers do not use expected progeny differences (EPDs) as a primary selection tool for their bull. Many select their next herd bull based only on physical appearance or a per-

ceived ability to perform, or low birth weight. In other words, does he have a well-balanced body with plenty of muscling, yet look like he will be easy on calving? Several purebred breeders have said that the only question most

of their customers have is “Is the bull calving ease?” These buyers typically complain that EPDs are confusing to use or that they don’t work. With some basic knowledge, however, utilizing EPDs can be easy and beneficial to all cattle operations. Typically, when a producer reports that EPDs don’t work, it is usually because they selected a bull with the wrong expectations for a particular EPD. The first thing one must determine is in which direction, higher or lower, a particular trait is desired. The following is a brief list of some EPD traits and the typical target direction for terminal production systems. Each breed association has numerous other EPDs they measure. The inclusion or exclusion of traits does not necessarily imply significance of a particular trait. However, the following list is common among most breeds and is important to consider in a terminal production system. A terminal production system does not retain and develop replacement heifers, and typically sells off the ranch to the next segment of the industry or retains ownership through the feeding phase. Performance EPD Traits Calving Ease, Calving Ease Direct (CE, CED): A high CE score will indicate less potential for dystocia or calving problems. This trait takes into account both calf birth weight and calving score data, which ranges from one to four. The higher the value, the better. Use this EPD instead of just the birth weight EPD since it takes into account other factors such as frame size of the calf and relative difficulty of the calving process. Birth Weight (BW): Lower numbers are more desirable. Birth weight EPD is an indicator trait in pounds of calving ease in heifers. The differences between two bull BW EPDs is the average expectation of difference in pounds of calf weight. The genetic relationship between birth weight and calving ease is high (0.76); however, it is not perfect. This is the reason CE is a better indicator for calving ease than birth weight. Weaning Weight (WW): Typically for most terminal production sys-

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tems, a higher value is more desirable. A production system developing and retaining its own replacements would typically want to moderate this trait. This indicator is measured in pounds and is an indication of the sire’s ability to pass on weaning growth to his offspring. Yearling Weight (YW): Typically for most terminal production systems, a higher value is more desirable. However, a production system developing and retaining its own replacements would typically want to moderate this trait. This indicator is measured in pounds and is an indication of the sire’s ability to pass on growth between weaning and a year of age to his offspring. Carcass EPD Traits Marbling (Marb): This is the difference between marbling scores of progeny for one sire compared to another. Typically, a higher Marb EPD value is more desirable in a terminal production system. Fat Thickness (Fat, BF): This is the measure, in inches, of the 12th rib external fat difference from one sire compared to another. Typically, a moderate value is better, depending on the breed of choice. Ribeye Area (RE): This trait is measured in square inches and is the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s offspring relative to another sire of the same breed. Smaller-framed breeds would benefit from larger values, while larger continental breeds will want to moderate this trait but remain above breed average. EPD values are not directly comparable across breeds. However, acrossbreed EPD adjustments can be made to compare a particular bull in one breed to another bull in a different breed. Remember, single trait selection is dangerous and can have unintended consequences. Furthermore, recognize that selection for extremes in a specific direction for any trait can change mature cow size or production efficiency over time. Select multiple traits that have economic significance for your operation, and develop a plan to use them to meet market goals of the ranch.

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4-Hers from around the state stopped by the cattlemen’s building to enjoy a brisket lunch and learn about the Mississippi Beef Council. Jessica Keyes explained the checkoff program to the group and outlined the benefits of beef in a healthy diet.

Lafayette County Cattlemen’s Association partnered with Mississippi Land Bank and the Beef Council to treat the Ole Miss Rebels to a steak dinner during pre-season practice.

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The cattle industry is transitioning from the liquidation phase to the expansion phase in terms of cattle numbers, according to Kevin Good, senior market analyst for CattleFax. When combined with a very robust domestic and global demand for beef, it helps point to a rosy picture for the industry. Good made the remarks during a general session of the 2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conferences in Denver August 1. “It’s one for the ages,” Good said, referring to the cattle market. “It’s been a tremendous change from a year ago.” Good said the industry is accelerating the rate of expansion, and “it’s a great opportunity to take advantage of the trend.” However, while the fundamentals are “friendly,” he said, “the market will have a correction.” And that correction could be soon. “Something needs to give,” he said. “You have to be prepared for that ceiling,” he told the hundreds of cattle producers in attendance. Good said a “perfect storm” was in place for the industry in terms of profitability. There’s a tighter animal supply in general, with the PED Virus in the pork industry and hatchability and genetic issues in the poultry industry keeping pork and chicken supplies in check. With all animal protein supplies stable and prices increasing, beef is not that far out of line, he said. Good said calves in 2014 are averaging $2.40 cwt., while feeder cattle are $2 and fed cattle $1.50. He said CattleFax expects prices should be stronger again on average in 2015, but larger supplies of beef by 2016 and larger total meat supplies will limit prices by then. Lowering corn prices are giving the industry some relief. They are the lowest since 2010, and are expected to average in the $4 per bushel range, and possibly in the upper $3s, for the year. Production in 2014 is expected to be in the 14 billion bushel range,

he said. Range conditions are the third best they have been in the past 20 years, Good said. El Nino has been moderately strong, and is also providing relief to much of the country devastated by drought. However, he said the industry is still in the midst of a 20 year drought, so producers should still be cautious about conditions for 2015, 16 and 17. Exports are increasing, and will continue to be a key component of producer profitability, according to Good. The China market (including Taiwan and Hong Kong) has become the top importer of beef in the world, and will continue to be a critical export market for beef producing countries in the future. Good said about 17-18 percent of a beef animal’s value is exported in beef, variety meats and hides, and producers should recognize the importance of this income source. “We are living in extraordinary times,” Good said. “And prices are going to be continually strong over the next couple of years.” Still, he urged producers in the audience to exercise caution. “It’s easy to be optimistic today,” he said. “But markets don’t go up forever.”

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USDA Says Beef Grading System May Be Outdated USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public input on possible revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef to adjust for recent improvements and trends in animal raising and feeding. AMS is also seeking input on a review of beef instrument grading. One driver is the advent of grass-fed beef, which has different attributes than grain-fed beef. “Significant changes (such as grass

fed versus grain fed feeding regimens, instrument grading, management, and export requirements) have taken place in the beef industry since the current grade standards were adopted in 1997,” USDA explained in a public notice. AMS is seeking input from cattle producers, food processors, the public and other sources before revising the grades to better reflect the characteristics of meat that is available for Americans to purchase.

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When beef is voluntarily graded, the official grade may consist of a quality grade, a yield grade, or both. The quality grades principally refer to the characteristics of marbling and maturity and are intended to identify differences in the flavor and satisfaction of eating cooked beef. The principal official USDA quality grades for young cattle and carcasses are Prime, Choice, Select and Standard. The yield grade is used to predict the percentage of a carcass that should yield boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts and is an important tool for determining value of both live cattle and beef carcasses. USDA noted the beef yield grade standard and equation was developed 50 years ago. Changes that have affected the quality of beef have similarly affected carcass yield, so AMS is seeking input for improving the yield grade equation. AMS is also requesting comments on a review of the USDA program for beef instrument-grading that was conducted by the American Meat Science Association in response to a report issued by USDA’s Office of Inspector General. The beef-grading instrument uses elements of the U.S. Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef. AMS works with its stakeholders to establish and revise U.S. standards for nearly 240 agricultural products. Industry uses the standards to specify the quality of commodities in the marketplace. Standards provide a common language for trade and a means of measuring the value of agricultural products. AMSA’s report on instrument grading and OIG’s report are available here. Comments on revising the Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef and on the beef instrument grading review are due no later than Nov. 13, 2014. Comments should be sent to: Beef Carcass Revisions, Standardization Branch, LPS Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, STOP 0258, Washington, D.C. 20250. Source: Meatingplace.com

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2014 Homeplace Producers Feeder Calf Board Sale Results by: Dr. Brandi Karisch, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist The 7th annual Homeplace Producers With this type of auction format, cattle Board Sale was held on August 4, are not present at the sale facility. 2014 at the Southeast Mississippi Video clips and descriptions of each Livestock Auction in Hattiesburg, MS. load are posted prior to the sale, and Beef cattle producers from across the state marketed farm-fresh and assembled stocker cattle in 10 truckload lots. The sale was broadcast live over the Internet by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. All cattle are Medium and Large 1-2, current delivery. This sale was a *Prices reported from only Southeast Mississippi Livecollaborative effort stock among producers, livestock marketers, Extension, Mississippi Farm Bureau broadcast during the sale for prospecFederation, Mississippi Beef Cattle tive buyers. This type of auction offers Improvement Association, and the both the buyer and the seller flexibility Mississippi Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. in arranging future delivery dates.

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Approximately, 760 head of cattle were represented in 11 loads varying in weight, type, and management. The sale generated approximately $1.17 million in total receipts. The cattle will be loaded at several different Mississippi locations through late October. Sale Summary The seventh annual Mississippi Home-Place Producers Feeder Cattle Board Sale was held at Southeast Mississippi Livestock Exchange in Hattiesburg, MS on Monday, August 4, 0214. 11 pot-loads of cattle sold in 10 lots. Cattle were sold with a 2 percent shrink, unless otherwise noted, and a $0.05 slide. On the mixed lots, heifers sold 8 cents back of the steers. Feeder Steers: Bulk Medium and Large 1 and 2: 1 pot-load 600-699 lbs 239.00; 3 pot-loads 700-799 lbs 216.75223.50; 2 pot-loads 800-899 lbs 211.75214.00. Mixed Feeder Steers and Heifers

(steer prices listed): Bulk Medium and Large 1 and 2: 4 pot-loads 600-699 lbs 223.25233.50; 1 pot-load 700-799 lbs 223.25. Here are those data (cattle scheduled for current delivery only and not including split loads) in comparison to the weekly prices at 13 other MS markets for the week ending in August 8, 2014: These sales have been successful in bringing together cattle producers and livestock marketers to improve the profitability of both sectors of the beef production chain. Since 2008, more than 24,000 head of cattle in 334 loads have been marketed in these board sales. Together, the receipts from these sales exceeded $19.5 million. For more information on this sale visit: msucares.com/livestock/beef/ feedercalf.html

County association leaders and Extension agents from nine counties met at Pontotoc Co. Extension Service for an update on MCA activities and programs. Past president, Jacob Megehee, spoke to those in attendance about the importance of a strong state cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s association. During the months of July and August, six leaders meetings were held throughout the state.

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Optimism in the Air at Beef Checkoff Summer Meetings Strong cattle and beef prices, tremendous results from a return-oninvestment study, an industry forecast ripe with opportunity, and an engaged community of beef producers and importers combined to create an air of optimism and opportunity at the 2014 Cattle Industry Summer

Conference July 31-Aug. 2 in Denver -- all despite the realities of an evershrinking beef checkoff budget. “I have been involved in the Beef Checkoff Program for many years, and I can honestly say that these were some of the most encouraging checkoff meetings I’ve experienced,”

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said Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Chairman Kim Brackett. “Our strong marketplace, combined with a remarkable level of cooperation between all participants and a clear willingness of everyone present to share their thoughts and ideas created a feeling of hope and promise for the future of our industry.” Among the highlights of the conference was the release of a new study about the Return on Investment (ROI) of checkoff programs funded with the CBB budget. That study, by Dr. Harry Kaiser - Gellert Family professor of applied economics and management at Cornell University - concludes that each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program between 2006 and 2013 returned an impressive $11.20 to the beef industry. Add to that what could be called a trifecta for the cattle industry in July - the highest monthly cattle prices on record, the highest year-on-year increase in cattle prices, and the largest year-on-year decrease in corn prices in history - and you’ve got the makings for a celebration of sorts. “Folks arrived enjoying a strong cattle market that seems too long in coming, and then learned from Dr. Kaiser’s ROI study that the checkoff programs we come together to plan at these meetings are making a difference - a big difference - in the strength of our market,” Brackett said. “It was impossible not to be invigorated as we laid the groundwork for fiscal 2015 checkoff programs.” The beef producers and importers who make up checkoff program committees reviewed 2015 program proposals from eight different industry organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture; American National CattleWomen; Cattlemen’s Beef Board; Meat Import Council of America, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Livestock Producers Association; North American Meat Association; and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. (Proposals and other committee materials are available for review at Checkoff Committees.) Within the proposals, committees

and subcommittees reviewed a total of about 100 different tactics for building beef demand in the coming fiscal year, in line with the goals of the Beef Industry Long Range Plan. They scored each tactic and are forwarding the results of their reviews to the Beef Promotion Operating Committee, which will review the committee recommendations at its meeting in Denver, Sept. 16-17, when it will make decisions about which tactics to fund in FY15, which begins Oct. 1, 2014.

Beef Board CEO Polly Ruhland said the checkoff’s new committee structure and processes are impressive to see in action. “In the many years I have worked in beef-industry efforts and organizations associated with the Beef Checkoff Program, I have never seen the kind of complete cooperation and engagement in the process by the producers and importers who pay into it,” Ruhland said. “I am proud to work for an industry with the level of passion, dedication and efficiency required to

provide an 11-to-1 return on investment. What I witnessed at this summer conference was what I have always known we could accomplish when we work together and stay focused on the tasks at hand.” During its meeting at the summer conference, the Beef Board unanimously approved a $40.2 million budget for FY15, down 2.6 percent from $41.3 million in FY14, which itself was down 4.2 percent from Continued to page 53

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2014 MCA Membership Drive “Recruitment has its Rewards” This year we are offering an incentive like no other!

Awarding $4,500 in Purchase Credits Winners selected from the North and South! 7 Winners will receive purchase credits • A $1000 credit toward the purchase of a bull or heifer at a participating “Gold Buckle Farm” will be awarded to the top recruiters. • Second place recruiters will receive a $750 credit. • The third place recruiters will be awarded a $500 credit. • All new member names will be put into a drawing for a $500 credit as well. The credit will be presented to the winners who will have until December 31, 2015 to use the credit at a “Gold Buckle Farm” of their choice. The credits are only good at participating “Gold Buckle Farms” that are listed in Cattle Business in Mississippi magazine. The winning recruiters will be able to attend a production sale or private treaty offering and use his/her credit toward the purchase of a bull or heifer from the available animals offered by any “Gold Buckle Farm.” The credit can only be used by the winner that is named on the credit and cannot be redeemed for cash. If the animal purchase price exceeds the credit the buyer is responsible for the remaining purchase price.

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Where Will Beef Cows Expand? by: Chris Hurt, Purdue Universtiy Extension It is getting to be a well repeated story. Beef cow numbers are at their lowest level since 1962. Cattle and feeder cattle prices are at record highs and feed prices have dropped. Beef consumers continue to eat beef and are rewarding the beef industry with very profitable returns. So when are beef producers going to expand the breeding herd and in what regions of the country will that occur? To answer those questions we first look at the areas of the country that had the biggest reductions in beef cow numbers due to drought, high feed prices, and financial losses. Since 2007, beef cow numbers dropped by 12 percent totaling 3.8 million head. The biggest declines were in the region with the most cows-the Southern Plains- which accounted for 1.6 million of the decline. Texas, the big beef cow state, had a reduction of 1.4 million head, an astonishing 36 percent of the nation’s total decline. That region’s expansion opportunities are very mixed due to lingering drought. About one-third of Texas remains in the three highest drought categories, D2-D4. Importantly, parts of cowdense eastern Texas are now out of 50 Cattle Business September 2014

drought and the National Weather Service is forecasting some continued drought abatement by this fall for the region. In conclusion, lingering drought in the Southern Plains will tend to mean a slow expansion there. The second most important region for beef cows is the Southeast, which had an 822,000 head beef cow reduction since 2007, or 21 percent of the nation’s total. The biggest reductions were in Tennessee and Kentucky and accounted for 59 percent of the region’s decline. The Southeast is generally in good shape for pastures as the impacts of the 2012 drought have passed. The third most significant beef cow area is the Northern Plains, where beef cow numbers did not drop over the past seven years. This probably means that producers in that region will be expanding numbers with large amounts of grazing land. Lower returns to grain production are expected to bring some conversion of land back to grazing in coming years as well. The Central Plains are the fourth most important area and drought continues to linger in Kansas and parts of Nebraska, slowing their expansion.

Charolais Give us a (601) 354-8951 The fifth most important beef cow region is the Western Corn Belt from Minnesota to Missouri. That region had a reduction of 566,000 cows, or 15 percent of the national reduction. Over the last seven years this region has been most dramatically affected by the ethanol boom. Traditionally a lowgrain price region, many farmers once talked of “walking” their corn to town in the form of value-added livestock. Now, hauling corn to the local ethanol plant is often the preferred marketing plan. The ethanol impact is much less important in Missouri, where more marginal land is suited to beef cows, so that state is expected to lead the coming expansion for that region. The rest of the country has a mixed situation. Severe drought in California and other parts of the West and Pacific Northwest are going to prevent expansion in some of those areas. On the other hand, the Eastern Corn Belt and the Northeast will see some expansion, but these have become relatively minor beef cow regions. The latest June Cattle inventory update from USDA does not answer the question of whether expansion is underway, since USDA was not funded to collect mid-year cattle inventory data one year ago. Numbers from January seemed to suggest that heifer retention was up two percent, signally

expansion. But, the June inventory was two percent lower than two years-ago, providing inconsistent signals. Low slaughter numbers seem to be signaling that heifers are being pulled away from slaughter and toward breeding herd retention. The number of cattle processed this year is down seven percent, a number greater than would have been expected in the absence of expansion. Cow and heifer slaughter have been low as well. Finished cattle prices have reached record highs over $160 in recent weeks. In 2013, finished cattle prices averaged about $126. At the start of 2014, forecasts were for prices to average in the mid-$130’s. Now, it appears the 2014 yearly average price will be close to $150. The mid-$150s are expected for the remained of the year, with prices dropping to the low$150s for the first-half of next year. When will expansion begin and where will it occur? Clearly the profit incentive has returned more powerfully than expected. Pastures and ranges have returned in some regions and feed is more available. But drought is limiting forages in other significant areas. This means the national beef cow expansion will be slowed and that tight beef supplies will be with the country for several more years.

Balanced Cattle

12-year-old Lasater 2706 after 90 days with 80 cows Retired herd sire from the Lasater foundation herd Trait

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601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com Gelbvieh & Balancers® Southern BalancerTM Home of the Gelbvieh Cooler® Quality cattle adapted to the south with the cool disposition Continued from page 47 2013. Of that $40.2 million, about $37.5 million will be available for funding of the contractor proposals that make the Operating Committee’s final cut in September. The remainder of the budget covers other checkoff expenses, including evaluation, program development, USDA oversight, and program administration. “Given our extremely tight supplies, in addition increased efficiencies in cattle production, we continue to have budgeting challenges in our path,” Brackett said. “And we’ve heard from CattleFax economists that we’re seeing signs of herd expansion more quickly than originally expected. While that boosts supply, remember, too, that retaining more cattle also means fewer dollars for the checkoff program, so our budget challenges aren’t going away - but neither are our successes, as we saw in the results of our ROI study. “It comes down to this,” she said. “Are we making a difference? Definitely yes. But can we kick back and rest on the fruits of our efforts? Definitely not. We must continue to devote ourselves to meeting consumer

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Parasites Take A Bite Out Of Profits Internal parasites in cattle—often called worms—eat away at the performance and marbling potential in fed cattle, even when they’re dewormed properly at arrival. That’s according to research at Iowa State University (ISU), which also suggests deworming stockers or preconditioned calves as a “best management” approach.

on arrival and set back in the first weeks, never caught up. They required more days on feed than the LO group and the HI steers tended to have lower marbling scores, dressing percentages, internal fat and backfat at harvest. Being treated for clinical disease more times, the HI side also incurred higher health costs.

The research In one trial, 43 steers from Southeastern states varying in age and weight were shipped to a southwest Iowa feedyard, where fecal samples guided a division of cattle into high (HI) and low (LO) parasite burdens. All were treated with the recommended dose of eprinomectin to control what were 92% roundworms (strongyles). “These parasites live in the digestive tracts, where they cause damage to the stomach, steal nutrients and produce a loss in digestive ability,” says ISU Extension lead researcher Chris Clark. After 24 days, another fecal exam showed all cattle were free of parasites, but effects of the initial parasite burden were still visible, he notes. They were all gaining at the same rate by then, but the HI group, lighter

Protect your profits Even a relatively small research trial serves to point out how easily profitability can be decreased, and reinforces the value of effective internal parasite control starting months before the cattle go into a feedyard. Clark says the Southeast region, source of calves in the study, is known for high internal parasite risk because of long grazing seasons and a warm, humid climate. Still, he says, grazing cattle across the U.S. are at risk of infection from many different parasites and producers should have a strategic deworming plan that fits their operation. Patrick Gunn, ISU Extension cowcalf specialist, says timing is the first step in strategy. Producers often deworm cattle before pasture turnout and again when

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Limousin The Opportunity Breed they come off grass, says Gunn. But until the last year or two, most of the deworming agents available on the market were only effective for approximately 30 days. That means the effectiveness of the deworming agents often wear off just as cattle begin picking up a significant parasite load. He recommends waiting to deworm until after cattle have been on grass for six to eight weeks, or using one of the recently developed extended-release dewormers. Producers in warmer climates should also look into more aggressive deworming plans with a mid-season option if they graze cattle for longer seasons. Pasture health and rotational grazing play a role in effective parasite management, Gunn explains. Overgrazed pastures tend to result in higher parasite loads for cattle, so good pasture management can lead to healthier cattle. Impacts in the industry Another recent study by Clark and Gunn looked at the impact of not deworming Angus stocker heifers upon arrival at the feedlot after all cattle were treated in the middle of their grazing period with an extendedrelease deworming agent. The results? Cattle that were effec-

tively managed to reduce or eliminate internal parasites while grazing did not require deworming at the feedyard. “We didn’t note a difference in feedlot performance or carcass merit,” Gunn says. “I think the broader impact of this is just reinforcing that producers need to have best management practices in place to minimize parasite load,” he says. “For the feedlot producers, they want to sell a heavier carcass; and the cow-calf producers want to send a heavier calf to the feedyard. On both ends of the sector, it would benefit producers to control parasites to maximize weight gain through all phases of the production cycle.” Clark agrees, adding that the key to all that is better communication between buyer and seller. “Sourcing good cattle and knowing cattle history can help feedlots know more about how to treat incoming cattle,” he says. “Preconditioned cattle with proper vaccinations and deworming agents are healthier cattle with a higher marketability.” The first study showed HI cattle made $40 less in total income due mainly to higher treatment and feed costs, and a reduction in carcass quality leading to lost premiums. The cost to deworm a 500-pound calf once is $2 to $6 and, according to earlier ISU research, the largest return on investment in pharmaceutical technology for cow-calf and stocker operations. Producers may invest in high-quality genetics, feed and nutritional supplements, but those may not pay off without strategic parasite control, they conclude. Source: Certified Angus Beef

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USDA Proposes Decreased Membership on Beef Promotion Board The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a final decision to decrease membership on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board from 103 to 100 members. The law authorizing the board requires the board’s

size to change with shifts in cattle inventory levels. This decrease is due to changes in cattle inventories since the last board reapportionment in 2011. Domestic cattle producer representation on the board decreased from 96 to 94,

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and importer representation decreased from seven to six. The decrease is based on requirements of the Beef Promotion and Research Order, authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The Order provides for a review of geographic distribution of U.S. cattle inventories and the volume of imported cattle, beef, and beef products at least every three years and not more than every two years. Board membership then must be reapportioned accordingly. A state or unit must have an inventory of 500,000 head of cattle to be represented on the board and is entitled to an additional member for each additional 1,000,000 head of cattle. In considering reapportionment, the board reviewed cattle inventories, as well as cattle, beef, and beef product import data, for 2010 through 2012. The revised representation is effective with nominations in 2014 for appointments effective early in the year 2015. Originally the data called for a loss of two seats in Texas. However, comments received with the proposed rule brought up an unusual circumstance in Texas. A previous drought in the area led to a reduction in cattle numbers, but increased precipitation has allowed farmers to begin rebuilding their herds. By the time the reapportionment takes effect with the 2015 board Texas cattle numbers will warrant the loss of only one seat.

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Managing Nitrogen In Pastures by: Dirk Philipp, University of Arkansas Extension Nitrogen is the most limiting plant nutrient in agriculture due to the rapid turnover of nitrogenous compounds by soil microbial communities and limited storage availability within the soil matrix. With other macro-nutrients in check, the amount of nitrogen in the soil solution will determine seasonal forage dry matter production and thus beef production. Similar to field crop systems, producers and scientists alike have trouble to make forage crops take up even half of the applied N and convert it to plant protein. Nitrogen fertilizer is also very expensive to produce and it is unlikely that prices will come down anytime in the future. With these constraints in mind, what are

feasible ways of improving the N-use efficiency in beef production systems? There’s no simple answer, but a good start might be to reevaluate the entire production systems to achieve a certain goal. Slight changes of a single component will affect outcome and performance of the entire system. From a soil perspective, pH and fertility need to be optimized with regard to the desired forages grown. Improved forage varieties only function well in a narrow range of soil fertility. The time of fertilizer application also influences N utilization by plants. Annual and perennial forages have distinct seasonal growing curves, so N rates need to be adjusted for that. All forages will readily respond to high N rates, but some forage crops are more frugal than othExtra heavy duty fencing in 16’ & 20’ ers. Perennial forages are adapted Lengths, 1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, & 2” OD to persist for sevPipe Available eral years with Makes 5’ or 6’ Fence ever changing temperatures, solar radiation, and soil water status, and might be less sensitive to occasionally skipped N applications. Annual forages however, especially Conforms to the summer annuals contour of the such as pearl milground. Great for let and sorghum property entrances, varieties, are fencing, catch pens, clearly more sensitive to low soil and alleys. N and will not Can be connected to deliver their full steel or wood posts. yield potential if producers try SAVE ON COST AND TIME!! to skimp with N fertilizer. In these Call Kerry at: cases, the overall inputs required for establishing

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summer annuals, including tillage, managing and harvesting them must not be limited by shortcomings in the fertilizer budget. Again, it is important to keep all other macro- (and micro-) nutrients in check to ensure optimum N uptake and utilization by plants. With regard to forage legumes, they may or may not be the answer to increase N use efficiency in a beef production system or supply “cost-free” nitrogen. In general, N uptake by plants from decaying legume biomass or cattle feces is governed by the same biochemical principles and processes as the use of synthetic fertilizer. N compounds have to find their way into the soil nutrient solution before they can be taken up by other non-leguminous plants. Because of that, beef production systems containing forage legumes may not be any better in terms of N use efficiency than conventional systems, because the timing of N mineralization of legume biomass is difficult to manage. More importantly, the quantity of N accumulated in legume forage mass does not relate directly to the same hypothetical amount of synthetic N fertilizer applied and therefore costsavings calculations are futile at best. Grazing management is an area that can be constantly improved and adjusted, even in the presence of underlying natural laws of soil, plant, and animal biochemistry and behavior. Optimizing forage utilization in a grazing system with relatively high inputs in form of N fertilizer can be regulated with appropriate stocking methods. While rotational stocking allows for higher forage utilization than continuous stocking, it is not the only grazing method by any means with which the overall grazing system could be improved. Strip grazing is an excellent example that allows for high degrees of forage utilization such as required under the situation of stockpiled forage. Because most of the plant nitrogen taken up by cattle is excreted, stocking methods influence the distribution of feces and urine patches as well. Continuous stocking is the least advantageous here as animal will have more opportunities to congregate around water access points, shade areas, and feeding banks placed in a single pasture.

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2014 MCA Choice Stockman Members Premium membership in MCA provides a way for individuals and businesses to step up to a higher level of support for MCA and the beef industry. It is their way of contributing to the success of MCA’s efforts. Alcorn County Co-op Corinth, MS Southern Farms Nursery Max Mullins D’Lo, MS Bunge Ergon Vicksburg, MS

Palmer Insurance Agency Benny Palmer Mendenhall, MS Shep’s Cleaners, Inc. Starkville, MS William Well Tire & Auto Repair Starkville, MS

Jeff Davis Farmers Co-op Prentiss,MS

Copiah County Co-op Hazlehurst, MS

First National Bank Pontotoc, MS

Boot Country Hattiesburg, MS

Bank First Starkville, MS

Bob Palmer’s CMG Laurel, MS

S & J Simmentals Summit, MS

Bank Plus Yazoo City, MS

Jimmy Sanders Seed Company Canton, MS Agri-AFC, LLC. Chad Smith Hattiesburg, MS Stockman’s Supply, LLC Starkville, MS Wilkinson Farmers Coop Woodville, MS Guaranty Bank Belzoni, MS Agri-AFC, LLC Gene Jay Summit, MS Peoples Bank & Trust North Carrollton, MS Witherspoon, LP George Smith Jackson, MS The Deerbrook Co., J.W. Chancellor Charleston, MS

Trustmark National Bank Jackson, MS

MS Beef Agribition Verona, MS

MS Ag Company Yazoo City, MS

Farmer’s Depot Mendenhall, MS

Mitchell Automotive West Point, MS

Helena Chemical Co. Yazoo City, MS

Newton County Farm Supply Newton, MS Agridyne Springfield, IL Bank of Jones County Laurel, MS

Oktibbeha Co. Co-op Starkville, MS Magee Co-op (AAL) Magee, MS Covington Co. Bank Collins, MS

Clay County Co-Op West Point, MS

Hi Grade Gin & Farm Supply Winona, MS

Citizens Bank Columbia, MS

Clarke Co. Co-op Quitman, MS

B-5 Farms Houston, MS

Pike Co. Co-op McComb, MS

R&M Tractor & Supply Magee, MS

Dillon Simmental Farm Lexington, MS

Commercial Construction Co. Laurel, MS

Walthall Co. Co-Op Tylertown, MS

Monroe County Co-op Aberdeen, MS

Phillips Hardware West Point, MS

Rankin Co. Co-op Brandon, MS

McAlpin Insurance Tom McAlpin, Jr Magee, MS

Lowndes Farm Supply Columbus, MS

Ware Milling, Inc Houston, MS

Jason Wesley State Farm Insurance Hattiesburg, MS

Panola Co. Co-Op Batesville, MS

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Amite Co. Co-op Liberty, MS

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Peoples Bank Mendenhall, MS

Vaiden Farm Supply Vaiden, MS

Simpson Co. Farm Bureau Mendenhall, MS

Zen-Noh Grain Corp. Convent, LA

Southern Seed & Feed Macon, MS

Tin Lizzie Cafe West Point, MS

Sedgewood Plantation Canton, MS

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B & B Cattle Co. Bailey, MS

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Holland Simmentals Magee, MS (601) 849-2954

TIMBERLAND CATTLE Sim-Angus www.timberlandcattle.com (205) 695-6314 (Bill) (205) 712-0359 (Thomas) 15281 County Road 49 P. O. Box 1260

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Keeping a Long-term Focus in Periods of Great Cattle Prices by: Dr. Jane Parish, Research/Extension Professor, North MS R&E Center Prairie Research Unit

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Cashing in versus investing As this article is being written, the cattle markets are phenomenal for sellers and predicted to stay that way for some time to come. Even the bottomend cattle in most herds are bringing in good returns when sold. Times like these make it tempting to get caught up in the moment, cash in on high prices, and let management slack. So here are some things to consider when that those enticements seem to be pulling the operation in a liquidation and relaxation direction. In the current cattle market, it becomes easy to think short-term thoughts. After all, cattle production can get pretty expensive. Maybe it is time to pay off that land note or upgrade the truck with the proceeds from $3+ per pound lightweight calves. Thoughts of “invest for the future of the operation” give way to ideas like “take the money and run today”. The glamor of once unimaginable and now routine per pound prices sometimes becomes overpowering and even distracting when trying to make operational production and marketing plans. Who doesn’t like bragging to other producers about that outrageous price they got for a calf at auction recently? W i t h record c a t t l e prices, producers may choose to market calves earlier to forego price and production risk by holding on to

cattle a little longer. A heifer that would have been on the replacement list before might work her way onto the sale list just because she could sell for good money in the here and now. “Let’s cash her in now and pay some bills,” is the sentiment that often takes hold. In some situations cashing in cattle may be the most advisable course of action. Examples might include operations that were considering downsizing herds or getting completely out of business in the near term regardless of the price situation. A readiness to retire, scale back, or take a break from the cattle business might fit well with decisions to sell more cattle on the current markets. However, for the producers who intend or would like to be raising cattle for many years to come without selling out now and later having to rebuy a herd and reestablish a desirable genetic base, the decision to sell current or replacement breeding animals is more complex. Consider both the relatively sizeable investment now needed to purchase breeding herd replacements or to forego selling a heifer and instead put her back into the breeding herd. Sellers like high prices, buyers don’t.

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Contact one of these breeders for your next Beefmaster Cattle producers are cattle buyers and sellers. Manage cattle marketings so that reduced inventories and the cost of future purchases due to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales are accounted for and fit with future operational plans and resources. Budgeting out for a few years into the future can help clarify what decisions need to be made now with regard to production and marketing. A partial budget analysis that only includes the cost and returns items that change with different decision alternatives is a streamlined way of doing this without having to develop a full blown budget for every aspect of the operation. Budget templates can be found with via internet searches or by contacting an extension service office for assistance. Two important points about budgeting are that budgets are forward looking (future oriented) and they include both costs and returns to arrive at net returns or profit. Avoid the lure for management to slip A seasoned county extension agent once told me that established cattle producers generally stop calling and asking for advice when production conditions and cattle markets are good

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because they are doing fine on their own and do not think they could benefit much from the help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butâ&#x20AC;?, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The calls start coming back in to the extension office when the cattle market tanks or a drought hits.â&#x20AC;? Maybe there is some truth to this. When the cattle market is good enough that it makes anyone selling a bovine look like a genius, it may be tough to convince some producers that it is worth the improving operational management. Thoughts such as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can get away with low level management now and still make money with my cattleâ&#x20AC;? readily become practice in these market conditions if opportunity cost does not receive adequate priority in production and marketing decisions. Opportunity cost is simply the cost of not going with the best alternative to the current plan. As prices climb, opportunity costs change as well. One might ask, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who needs to use growth implants, ionophores, or breeding bulls with performance-packed genetics when selling slow-growing, light-muscled calves is enough to keep the wallet fat?â&#x20AC;? But wait. Just think what it would be like to have an extra 20 or 50 pounds more of each calf to sell. Figure that on todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market.

The return on investment on some of the long-standing proven production technologies has never been better. Or what if the operation takes advantage of upgrading calf quality in ways that command price premiums when marketed? Good net returns might become great net returns. Investing in genetic improvement efforts and quality herd sires might seem on the surface to be more expensive than ever, but how much will an operation give up on future net returns by not doing so based on the current cattle price outlook? It is definitely worth thinking about. Focus on how the present will affect the future No complaints here about the outstanding cattle prices of late. But it does bring to mind that more money is at stake now as cattle production and marketing decisions are made. Getting risk management strategies and budgets in place are two steps that producers should consider in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cattle market. By keeping in mind the consequences down the line of shortterm production and marketing decisions, a long-term focus evolves that can serve the operation well. September 2014 Cattle Business 65

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September 27: Southeast Brangus October 18: Smith Farms Manture Breeders Association Showcase Sale, Lake Angus Cow Herd Dispersion & MG City, FL Farms Female Sale, Hattiesburg, MS October 4: Pride of Dixie Charolais Sale, October18: Circle A Angus Ranch Bull Raymond, MS & Heifer Sale, Iberia, MO October 4: Heart of Texas Special Replacement Female Sale, Grosebeck, TX

October 25: Tanner Farms Pasture Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Shuqualak, MS

October 4: Alabama Connection Santa Gertrudis Sale, Hanceville, AL

October 25: Prairie Beef Cattle and Forage Fall Field Day, Prairie MS

October 11: Calyx Star Ranch Brangus Bull Sale, Shuqualak, MS

October 25: Debter Hereford Bull and Commercial Female Sale, Horton, AL

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October 25: 44 Farms Fall Bull & Female Sale, Cameron, TX

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October 29: Fink Angus & Charolais Bull Sale, Randolph, KS November 1: Southern Stampede Sale, Amite, LA

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November 5: Kempfer Cattle Company Bull Sale, Deer Park, FL November 8: Gibbs Farms Bull & Replacement SimAngus & Simmental Female Sale, Ranburne, AL November 13: MS BCIA Fall Bull and Heifer Sale, Raymond, MS November 14: Mississippi Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference, Verona, MS November 15: JRW Farms, LLC Simmental, SimAngus & Angus Bull and Female Sale, Seminary, MS November 15: Timberland Cattle Angus & SimAngus Bull Sale, Vernon, AL December 6: The Southeastern Livestock Industry Expo, Tupelo, MS

Events: Oct 18, 2014 - Little Creek Farm Production Sale, Starkville, MS Nov. 15, 2014 - JRW Farms Production Sale, Seminary, MS

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GEORGE COUNTY COOP Lucedale, MS (601) 947-8145

OKTIBBEHA CO. CO-OP Starkville, MS (662) 323-1742

TOWN & COUNTRY FEED STORE Columbia, MS (601) 736-6212

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J AND B FEEDS Lucedale, MS (601) 947-3066

PAUL E. BOUNDS Picayune, MS (601) 798-3753

TRI COUNTY CO-OP Aliceville, AL (205) 373-6369

CIRCLE T FARMS SUPPLY Franklinton, LA (985) 839-5408

LAUDERDALE CO. FARM SUPPLY Meridian, MS (601) 483-3363

PIKE COUNTY CO-OP McComb, MS (601) 684-1651

TRI COUNTY FARM SERVICE Como, MS (662) 526-9100

CLAY COUNTY CO-OP West Point, MS (662) 494-4676

LOWNDES FARM SUPPLY Columbus, MS (662) 328-3481

REEDER FARM SUPPLY Pontotoc, MS (662) 489-2211

WALTHALL COUNTY COOP Tylertown, MS (601) 876-3428

CO-LIN FEED & SEED Brookhaven, MS (601) 833-8612

MADISON COUNTY CO-OP Canton, MS (601) 859-1271

STANFORD FARM & FEED Carrolton, MS (662) 237-6158

WILKINSON CO. CO-OP Woodville, MS (601) 888-3542

DON’S FARM STORE Collins, MS (601) 765-8264

MAGEE COOP Magee, MS (601) 849-3381

TATE CO. CO-OP Senatobia, MS (662) 562-7811

AGRI FARM & RANCH Shannon, MS (662) 566-2121

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