New York Angus Association www.NY-Angus.com President Doug Giles 538 Rte. 343, Millbrook, NY 12545 845-677-6221 walbridgefarms@optonline.net Vice-President Craig Simmons 1944 St Rte 66, Ghent, NY 12075 518-858-4461 archbridgefarm@netzero.com Secretary/Treasurer Robert Groom
Upcoming Angus Events NYJBPA Spring Preview June 6-8 • Lockport, NY
Empire Farm Days August 5-7 • Seneca Falls, NY
Meet Your New Angus Regional Manager at Fleur de lis Farms August 6 • Seneca Falls, NY
8974 Lyons Marengo Rd, Lyons, NY 14489
Beef Day at NY State Fair Supreme Champion Show Reception sponsored by NY Angus Association
P.O. Box 338, Ghent, NY 12075
August 26 • Syracuse, NY
315-573-2569 Robert@angus.us Past President Mike Shanahan
518-598-8869 mike@cattlepromotions.com Directors Eric Brayman (2015) Jerry Emerich (2016) Nicole Tommell (2015) Brett Chedzoy (2017) Derrick DeBoer (2015) Allan Lawyer (2017) Roger McCracken (2016) Fred Tracy (2017) Pete Murphy (2016) Angus Angles is published five times per
year by the NY Angus Association, in an 8.5 x 11 magazine format. It is ediited and produced by Mike Shanahan. Cattle advertisements will be limited to the majority promotion of Angus genetics.
Subscription Rate NYAA Members Free Non-Members $15.00 annually Regular Issue Advertising Rates Full Page $125.00 1/2 Page $85.00 $25.00 x 5 Issues Business Card Special Issue Advertising Rates Full Page $150.00 1/2 Page $100.00 * ask about discounted contract rates, & repeat customer benefits To Place advertising and for news and editorial content contact: Mike Shanahan - 518-598-8869 mike@cattlepromotions.com
NY State Fair Angus Show August 25-28 • Syracuse, NY
Angus Hill Production Sale August 30 • Randolph, NY
Stillwater Angus Production Sale September 13 • Stillwater, NY
Trowbridge Angus Annual Female Sale September 20 • Ghent, NY
Tullyfergus/Fleur de lis/McCracken Vu/Kelley Angus Production Sale at Fleur de lis Farm September 27 • Seneca Falls, NY
Cow Power Angus Sale at Rally Farms October 11 • Millbrook, NY
Fall Festival & Coby Classic Calf Sale October 10-12 • Cobleskill, NY
Newsletter Deadlines & Publish Dates:
Deadline 7/10, Published 8/15 - SPECIAL ISSUE Deadline 10/1, Published 11/1 - Regular Issue
Message from The President www.NY-Angus.com Doug Giles, 845-235-3789 walbridgefarms@optonline.net
Great Sights We’re always here to help
! Welcome to my favorite time of year. Black cows on green grass is such a beautiful site to me. I would like to thank everyone who participated in our New York State sale this year. To those who purchased congratulations and to those who didn't get anything there is still time. Open up your New York Angus directory and call a breeder in your area. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the officers or members of the board listed in the front of this issue. Thank you
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Doug Giles Walbridge Farm
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The object of this association will be to promote in all ways the interests of the Angus cattle producers of New York State, to increase the number of breeders, to advertise and promote New York as an Angus breeding center as an inducement of buyers to visit New York breeders, to assist in furnishing outlets by promoting public sales and otherwise for the sales of surplus breeding and feeder stock of members, to seek to improve the general merit and extend the favorable reputation of New York Angus, and to do any and all proper things necessary to advance the prosperity of the breed and its breeders herein.
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McCracken Vu Farms Performance Bred Angus Cattle Home of the famous McCracken Missies! cattle working in 7 states & Canada!
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Jennifer & Shane Boyle E-mail: Justenuffangus@enter.net 354 Townshipline Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064 Home (610)-837-3866 Cell (484)221-3455 Registered Angus Cattle Tame Show Calves
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PUNSIT VALLEY FARM Mark & Karolyn Shepard 518-392-3478 mshepard3478@gmail.com 365 Punsit Road Chatham, NY 12037
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Registered Black Angus Jim Sheehan & Family 208 Sissonville Rd • Potsdam, NY 13676 816 O’Connor Road • Port Byron, NY 13140 Rich Brown Office: 315-265-8427 315-776-9825 315-406-5335 Andy Weaber: 315-261-1331 rbbrown0243@gmail.com • www.EquityAngus.com windypointangus@gmail.com www.WindyPointAngus.com Cattle for the Future Today
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Jerry, Wanda, & Katarina Emerich 1073 LaValley Road • Mooers, NY 12958 845-373-8731 518-593-0212 Dave Richmond, Mgr. dorado@primelink1.net 845-323-9232 Mark Kent, Herdsman Breeding Stock Available
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ANNUAL SALES T-BULLS 5.3.14 FEMALES 9.20.14 816-532-0811 Fax: 816-532-0851 Box 660 Smithville, MO 64089
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James F. Evans, VMD 3466 Breezy Point Rd McConnellsburg, PA 17233 (717) 816-1168 Jim & Joanne Evans Providing Quality Embryo Transfer Services to the Northeast for over 30 years!
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Skan-Tisco Farm
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REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS
Michael & Leslie Riehle 4597 Lower Birch Run Road Allegany, NY 14706-9509
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Tom Packard 585-329-4216
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BY PAUL TROWBRIDGE!
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The view this month is from the bee yard as I call it but my first wife say's it should be from the apiary that to me was to big a word so I will call it bee yard. it has been a very tough winter and spring on the bee's but we are very fortunate to have most all of our bee's survive last fall I gave a free jar of honey to all our neighbors with one simple request that they try all organic farming in their gardens and if they do use a pesticide first don't use Sevin because it is deadly to bee's and if you need to use a pesticide please never use it on any plant in blossom. I also told them all if they have any questions please come and see me I also explained to them if my bee's die there goes the free honey. Well I am overwhelmed by the response of all of our neighbors some have barrowed some of my
books others went online and researched ways to raise their gardens organically and what plants to plant to keep all of our pollinators around and keep them healthy. I have offered any of our neighbors all the organic fertilizer they can use on our little farm that is one thing that there is no shortage of. It is amazing what a little education and promise of a free jar of honey will do. My first wife and I are taking our farm one more step to lessen our carbon foot print as we are going all solar for our electricity this is amazing to us that with new technology we can help in a very small way In 1954 we moved to this farm in Corfu when we got here we still had crank phone service 16 people on our party line and every farm on our road shipped canned milk to Buffalo now on our road nobody has a milk
cow and most of our neighbors don't even have a phone in their home. By the way our phone No. was Corfu 234 and our ring was 4 shorts if anybody else knows what that means As I get time I would love to make a list of all the things that have changed in our 60 years on this farm but the basics are still the same sometimes we just get them out of order AMERICANS are so lucky but I am afraid some of us don't realize it so please take time to smell the roses and help save the BEE'S" Thx For Readen"
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! ! ! ! ! ! ! Trowbridge Bull Sale 5/3/14 Report!
The Trowbridge family celebrated their 17th annual bull sale on May 3, held at the Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange in Canandaigua, NY. 43 bulls averaged $4602 in a standing room only crowd. Commercial cattlemen found genetics to meet their goals of increasing their calf value. The top bulls of the sale went to McKean Bros. Angus, PA; Lee Cook, NY; Mountain Meadows Farm, VT; Edsell Bros., PA; Watchtower Farms, NY; Jeremy Place, NY; Ed Clairmont, MA; Jon Harnish, PA; SK Herefords, NY; Oakwood Farm, OH; Milt
Rusho & John Durand, NY; & Dale Clark, PA, along with many more repeat customers from the New York area. The Trowbridge’s annually sponsor a feeder calf sale the first Saturday in December for their customers. “We strive to help our customers as much as they need. They are our business,” said Phil Trowbridge. The Trowbridge family is currently raising their 4th generation on the farm. “We want to thank all of our loyal customers & supporters, and look forward to continuing our relationships with you,” said PJ Trowbridge.
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NY Angus Female Sale 5/10/14 Report! Another successful year for our Angus breeders in New York State. This year’s sale was again hosted by Angus Hill Farm in Randolph, NY, and sold 56 Lots of females and embryos, to average $3540. Breeders from all over New York and members from Pennsylvania sold their best. Top Lots included Lot 1B for
$6500 to Sarkaria Farms, Norwich, NY from Angus Hill Farm, Randolph, NY; Lot 22 for $5700 to Walton’s Way Angus Farm, Linwood, NY from Mud Creek Angus, Kinderhook, NY; Lot 15&A for $5500 to Rocco Battista, Winsted, CT from Heathcote Farm, Amenia, NY; Lot 35 for $4800 to Heathcote Farm, from Genetic Visions, McConnellsburg, PA; Lot 40&A for $4400 to Hay Acres Farm, Carlisle, NY from Walbridge Farm, Millbrook, NY; Lot 79 for $4300 to Kelleys Stock Farm, Camden, NY & Mill Creek Cattle Co., Boonville, NY from Hidden Acres Angus, Amsterdam, NY; Lot 43&A for $4250 to Eric Brayman, Skaneateles, NY from Walton’s Way Angus Farm. Angus Hill Farm, the Inkley family, and DiMaria family, have been such a gracious host the past 2 years with all of their times and efforts. We THANK YOU very much. The best sale the Hereford breeders have had was held jointly with 15 Lots averaging $2855. Thanks again to all breeders involved in both parts of the sales!
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by Baxter Black, DVM How should we as food producers interpret the media’s looming concern about headlines saying “Rising Food Prices Bite Budg-‐ ets!” Examples given from previous 12 months’ list of percentages increases show: Ground Beef 4.9%, Eggs 5.7%, Tomatoes 6.9%, Pork Sausage 8.7%, Potatoes 9.2%, Fresh Fish 9.9% and Oranges 12.2%.
The cause of the increases are different; from drought, freezing weather, disease, government regula ons, EPA, loss of farm ground to suburbia, etc. It all boils down to a reduc on of product vs. its demand. We producers jus fy the prices of the basic commodity, food, because it has lagged unfairly behind almost all other life essen als such as oil, wood, coal, ore, and fresh water. We repeat the sta s c that people in our na on spend less than 10% of their income on food, 40% of it ea ng out. That is lower than either housing, transporta on or health care which together account for 52%. And the Department of Labor who did the sur-‐ vey didn’t even include income tax!
Another factor is that with most foodstuffs, the farmer’s cut is less than the grocer or restaurant middlemen, from 5% for grain products (bread) to 50% for milk. And that’s ea ng at home. Anyone who eats out 40% of the me and complains about the cost of french fries, orange juice, hamburger, Ben & Jerry’s or Starbucks is hard to take seriously. In addi on, today’s modern middle income shoppers are accustomed to “Seasonal” fresh produce always being available. If it’s not available in the produce sec on they can find it canned, bo led or frozen on the shelves. S ll others are willing to pay more if they think it is organic. We are very spoiled shoppers.
However, single parent families working two jobs or those who are receiving welfare and/or unemployment checks are much more aware of the increase in the price of food. To our credit the Farm Bill aids 46.7 million Americans (1 in 5) that are receiving food stamps to the tune of $72 billion a year, to ensure that none go hungry. This life saving program, as well as all of the en tle-‐ ment programs, are paid for by the taxes collected from the 90% who are working. It is not the government that makes money, the government takes money from those who earn it and redistributes it.
The jobless and the middle income groups are less affected by the food prices. But caught in the vice are those single-parent, geo-‐ graphically challenged, low-middle income Americans holding down a job and paying their own way. These workin’ moms do shop thri ily and if the price of salmon or strawberries or asparagus or chuck roast is too high, they can do without. The supermarket is full of nutri ous, generic brand, fresh meat and vegetables that are affordable, especially if you know how to cook. However, these workin’ moms are tempted by the ease and low cost of “fast food” meals vs the ever-present exhaus on that accompanies the effort of fixing a home-cooked meal for the kids at the end of a work day. Nothing is easy.
So what about the “Rising Food Prices Bites Budgets?” Most producers do their best to grow their crop as cheaply and efficiently as they can. They like to make a profit, some mes they get lucky and some mes they go broke, but the consumer never runs out of something to eat.
New York State Angus The New York State Angus Associa on Annual Mee ng was held on March 22, at Jus n’s Tuscan Grill in East Syracuse, NY. The mee ng was spon-‐ sored in part by the NY Angus Associa on and Merial. Speakers included: - Tonya Amen, from AGI, American Angus Associa on who discussed the Importance of & Understanding Genomics. - Barbara & Eddie Moran from Stonewall Farm in Jeffersonville, NY who spoke to the Junior members about Public Speaking in the Ag Era.
Board Member Elec ons and Terms:
- Bonnie Bargstedt, from Merial who discussed Efficient Worming Aspects & Herd Health.
President: Doug Giles Vice President: Craig Simmons Sec/Tres: Robert Groom Past President: Mike Shanahan
Directors:
Awards:
Terms ending 2015 Eric Brayman
Dis nguished Service Award 2014: An individual who has provided outstanding leadership and has made notable contribu ons to the Angus and/or beef industry:
Nicole Tommell
John Vanderwerken - Central Bridge Farms
Derrick DeBoer
Master Breeder Award 2014: An individual who has bred outstanding animals and thereby made a notable contribu on to the advancement of the Angus Breed in New York and/or Na onally.
Terms ending 2016 Phil Trowbridge - Trowbridge Farms Roger McCracken
Jerry Emerich
Young Ca leman Award 2014: To recognize significant accomplishments and preserving the commit-‐ ment to the beef industry and to recognize the importance of achieving excellence in their daily life. And shows a willingness to mo vate his/her peers in promo ng the beef industry.
Terms ending 2017
Doug Giles - Walbridge Farm
Pete Murphy
Bre Chedzoy Allan Lawyer Fred Tracy
Mark Your Calendars Saturday, September 27, 2014
Angus Production Sale
Sale held at… Fleur de lis Farms, 2497 Canoga Rd., Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Sale Consignors… Tullyfergus Robert & Linda Groom 8974 Lyons Marengo Rd Lyons, NY 14489 315-573-2569 • robert@angus.us
McCracken Vu Farm Roger McCracken 2898 Mt. Pleasant Rd Piffard, NY 14533 585-325-4540
Fleur de lis Farms Rita Partee 2497 Canoga Rd Seneca Falls NY 13148 315-549-8407
Kelley's Stock Farm Mike, Connie &Rodney Kelley 9757 Dutch Rd Camden, NY 13316 315-245-1343 • ckelley@twcny.rr.com
Offering to include… Registered - Herd bull prospects, Cow/Calf pairs, Bred heifers, Heifer calves Commercial - Cow/calf pairs, Steer and Heifer calves
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It’s Time to Get Your Grill On! Courtesy of the: New York Beef Industry Council & Beef Check Off
Smoky Strip Steaks with Mexican-Style Grilled Corn
Spicy Cheeseburger Sliders
Total Recipe Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Total Recipe Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Makes 8 sliders
Ingredients & Instruc ons:
Ingredients & Instruc ons:
2 beef Strip Steaks Bone-In, cut 1 inch thick (12 to 15 ounces each)
1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
4 ears corn, husked 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Salt Lime wedges (op onal)
9 small whole wheat hamburger buns, split, divided 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder 2 slices pepper Jack cheese, cut in quarters Toppings: Barbecue sauce, le uce, tomato slices, pickles (op onal)
Seasoning: 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice Combine seasoning ingredients in small bowl. Spread 2 teaspoons seasoning mixture evenly onto beef steaks. Spread remaining sea-‐ soning mixture onto corn. Place corn on outer edge of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; grill, covered, 15 to 20 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, mes remain the same) or un l tender, turn-‐ ing occasionally. Place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 9 to11 minutes (on gas grill, 9 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) done-‐ ness, turning occasionally. Spread mayonnaise and sprinkle cheese evenly over corn. Carve steaks into slices. Season beef and corn with salt, as desired. Squeeze lime wedges over beef and corn, if desired. Serve beef with corn. Nutri on informa on per serving: 313 calories; 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturat-‐ ed fat); 75 mg cholesterol; 200 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate; 2.1 g fiber; 29 g protein; 12.3 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 2.2 mg iron; 29.8 mcg selenium; 5.1 mg zinc;
Tear one hamburger bun into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs. Combine bread crumbs, beef, garlic and chili powder in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thor-‐ oughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini pa es. Place pa es on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) un l instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Evenly top with cheese during last minute of grill-‐ ing. Place burgers on bo oms of remaining eight buns. Top with desired Toppings. Close sandwiches. Nutri on informa on per serving: 201 calo-‐ ries; 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 0 g monounsatu-‐ rated fat); 40 mg cholesterol; 266 mg sodium; 21 g carbohydrate; 3.1 g fiber; 16 g protein; 4.1 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 1.1 mcg vitamin B12; 2.3 mg iron; 28.8 mcg selenium; 3.4 mg zinc; 50.8 mg choline.
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WEIGH UP 7AN349 Pedigree, performance and phenotype in one package Ranks high for Growth, RADG, HP, CW, $W and $B Powers his offspring with muscle, pounds and good looks CED 5, BW 1.9, WW 76, YW 138, $W 46.94, $B 115.90 From Snyder Bros., NE and Deer Valley Farm, TN
PROPHET 7AN320 Prophet progeny are in high demand at auction this spring Take advantage of incredible end-product premiums Offers low birth, high growth and carcass merit like few can CED 12, BW -0.1, WW 78, YW 137, $W 54.37, $B 114.75 From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS; CAM Ranches and Ogeechee Angus, GA
CAPITALIST 7AN351 Capitalist is raising the bar for thick, attractive performance cattle First daughters in production are moderate tanks with ample rib and great udders CED 13, BW -0.7, WW 64, YW 110, $W 49.75, $B 73.97 From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and 44 Farms, TX
THUNDER 7AN319 A proven choice for heifers with an outcross pedigree One of the best feet and leg bulls in our lineup Excels for PAP and generates beautiful daughters that are built to last CED 16, BW -1.4, WW 43, YW 84, $W 39.88, $B 86.63 From TC Ranch, NE
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Juniors In Action!
New York State Junior Angus Association You know warm weather is a comin’ when the shows and sales are runnin’. On Friday, April 25th, the Junior Beef Producers served hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese burgers and baked goods at the All-Breed Sale to raise funds for the Junior Beef Producers’. Many of the Angus Juniors are a part of the Junior Beef Producers, and many helped serve food and sell clothes at this event. The Junior’s had a wonderful turnout. Thank you to everyone who helped to support our Juniors! For almost everyone the first shows started with the weekend of May 2nd through the 4th. Our Junior Angus members left a dent out at the Empire State Beef Classic. We may not have left a humongous dent, but we still showed how powerful our Angus breed is. We made our Angus breed stick out! Saturday was a wonderful day to start the competition. Saturday there was team fitting, skillathon and showmanship. Katherine Wesche started our dent by winning 2nd place in intermediate skillathon, during the day. At night the heifers and steers were runnin’ all around the showmanship ring. If you were watching showmanship, you might have seen Courtney Charlesworth and her nice Angus heifer shining bright with their smiles while placing second in intermediate round two, for having a chance to steal the win for intermediate showman overall. Sunday morning at ten o’clock, you would’ve seen our Junior Angus members in the show ring, with their Angus heifers. We increased our dent on Sunday, with several placings. Congratulations to Katie Hopkins for winning first in her class of Late Yearling Heifers. As the show progressed, so did our Juniors’ wins. Sara Fessner took Reserved Champion in Junior Yearling heifers with a chance to win overall Reserved Champion. Reserved Champion was granted to Elizabeth Luckman with her Angus heifer. Good job everyone who went to the Empire State Beef Classic! We showed that we are passionate about our Angus cattle! Hope everyone who attended the Big E had a wonderful weekend as well. Exhibitors always remember throughout the year “The only showman you should be better than is the one you were yesterday.” Everyone have a wonderful show season. Our New York Junior Angus Members would also like to thank the farms who donated lots in the Female Sale for the juniors. Our Juniors would like to thank Frontier Genetics for their donation of lot A, a 2010 cow that sold for 3,000 dollars. We would also like to thank Riga View Farm for their donation of lot X, 4 frozen embryos out of BHC Blackbird 6132, which sold for 1,500 dollars. We would like to thank the buyer of Lot A;; Angus Hill Farm and Lot X;; Walbridge Farm LLC for supporting our Angus Juniors! Our juniors greatly appreciate everyone who has helped support the Junior Angus Members. The money that the juniors received during this sale will help the Junior Angus Association with scholarships, trips and other educational events! Thank you to everyone who supports our New York Junior Angus Association!
Article By: Sara Fessner, NYJAA Reporter
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'Farm to Fork' Tours Promote Beef Commissioner Ball to take part in tour in Westerlo. by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that dozens of representa ves from the retail food and restaurant industries, as well as culinary instructors and die cians, have signed up for four tours this week as part of May Beef Month ac vi es for the New York Beef Industry Council. The tours will take place in the Hudson Valley, Central New York, the Capital Region and the Western NY/Finger Lakes Region. Local media are encouraged to a end these events to learn more about the beef industry here in New York State. "I had a great mee ng recently with our friends at the New York Beef Industry Council and see tremendous opportuni es for our Department to work with this important agricultural industry in the future," Commis-‐ sioner Ball said. "Beef is a staple at our world class steakhouses, restau-‐ rants and retail establishments here in New York. It's available yearround and part of a healthy diet. These tours are just one more way that New York agriculture is connec ng the dots between producers and consumers. I plan to personally be at the event in Westerlo on Thursday." All four Beef Month events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following loca ons: • May 20 – Millbrook, NY/Walbridge Farms (Hudson Valley) • May 21 – Truxton, NY/New Penn Farm (Central NY) • May 22 – Westerlo, NY/Golden Acres (Capital Region) • May 23 - Medina, NY/SK Hereford (Western/Finger Lakes Region) In New York State, there are over 13,559 ca le farms with 1.45 mil-‐ lion ca le that supply nutri ous, wholesome beef to consumers. These farms contribute to New York State's economy by genera ng more than $294 million from the sale of cows and calves.
"Beef is a staple at our world class steak-‐ houses, restaurants and retail establishments here in New York. It's available year-round and part of a healthy diet. These tours are just one more way that New York agriculture is connec ng the dots between producers and consumers. I plan to personally be at the event in Westerlo on Thursday," said State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball.
Jean O'Toole, Director of Public Rela ons for the New York Beef Industry Council, said, "This is a great opportunity for in-‐ fluencers in retail, nutri on and food service to be able to convey to their customers where their food is coming from. We look forward to a great week of beef tours across the various regions of New York State." The Department of Agriculture and Markets' Division of Animal Industry is available to assist beef producers across New York through its NYS Ca le Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP), which u lizes a team of advisors to develop a farmspecific herd health plan. Though NYSCHAP's current membership overwhelmingly consists of dairy farms, the Department welcomes more par cipa on in this program from the beef industry. Beef producers who have taken advantage of NYSCHAP report significant improvements in their herds' health. To enroll in NYSCHAP, contact your herd veterinarian. They will then make arrangements with the regional field veterinarian from the Department of Agriculture and Markets. You may also contact the Department of Agriculture and Markets directly at: melanie.hemenway@agriculture.ny.gov. Courtesy of: Morning Ag Clips
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New York State Fair gearing up 2014 fair pu ng agriculture at the forefront, improving infrastructure by New York State Department of Agriculture There's an excitement in the air as the Great New York State Fair, the state's largest agritourism and entertainment complex, enters the three month countdown to one of the biggest a rac ons in Upstate New York. State Agriculture Commission-‐ er Richard A. Ball and Ac ng State Fair Director Troy Waffner today touted a number of improve-‐ ments across the Fairgrounds in agriculture, infra-‐ structure and entertainment that will make the 2014 Great New York State Fair one to remember.
Central New York in three months."
The Great New York State Fair takes place from August 21 through September 1. This year's theme is "Summer's Best in Show" and its tagline is "New A rac ons, Old Favorites, Timeless Tradi-‐ ons."
The Fairgrounds also plays host to at least 30 horse shows a year. This past winter, the DVM Horse Barn underwent the first half of a major reconstruc on. Half of the barn has been renovat-‐ ed, and the other half will be done a er the horse show season concludes this fall. In addi on to the obvious improvements in the stalls, all of the win-‐ dows along the top of the barn have been re-‐ paired so they can be opened and closed. All of the lower level windows can also be opened and closed easily as they are no longer behind the stall walls. These modifica ons should help improve ven la on in the barn and also aid in animal com-‐ fort. In addi on, all stalls are equipped with rings to easily hang feed and water buckets. Tie rings are a ached to each of the side walls for cross tying horses.
In addi on to what individual livestock and bird owners bring to the Fairgrounds, in a given year the Fair will also purchase upwards of 200 bales of straw, more than 2,000 bags of shavings (at 3.25 cubic feet), 120 bales of hay, 325 cubic yards of sawdust, and 1,000 cubic yards of bark, just to provide comfort to the animals during their tem-‐ porary stay at the Fairgrounds.
"At its core, the Fair is not only about tradi on, but about educa ng people about agriculture and the great products made by hard working farmers and producers from across New York State," said Commissioner Ball. "We're going to do a great job direc ng fairgoers to the best in New York agricul-‐ ture this year. We've made capital improvements to a number of our barns, and already demon-‐ strated our commitment to the care and welfare of the thousands of animals who come through our gates. We have three months to go and a lot of work le to do, but in the end this Fair is going to stand out as one that puts agriculture first.": In addi on to the improvements at the DVM Barn, the back area of the FFA Building is being painted Every year, the Great New York State Fair plays and graded, and fencing is being put up to accom-‐ host to between 9,000 and 10,000 animals enter-‐ modate their compe ons. This will also provide ing a wide range of compe ons during the 12 FFA students with an opportunity to house live-‐ day Fair. These include over 3,000 horses, more stock if they so choose. than 1,000 dairy and beef ca le, along with hun-‐ dreds of sheep, goats, rabbits and swine, to name And at the world famous Potato Booth, which at a a few. Tours can be arranged in the Dairy Barn dollar a potato is s ll one of the best deals at the upon request so that Fairgoers can learn firsthand Fair, staff are working with SUNY Cobleskill to from farmers about these animals. have potato plants placed in a glass terrarium to Veterinarians are on site 24 hours a day through-‐ out the 12 day Fair, checking animals in, con-‐ duc ng daily visits to the barns, and checking on animals when they're injured or sick. "When animals are here, they are our responsibil-‐ ity and we take that responsibility very seriously," said State Veterinarian Dr. David Smith. "Our staff work extremely hard during Fair season to give fairgoers an enjoyable and educa onal experi-‐ ence, while making sure that animals arrive healthy and remain healthy throughout the Fair. We look forward to a great educa onal show in
help educate the public on how and where pota-‐ toes are grown. More announcements concerning agriculture at the Fair are planned for the weeks and months ahead. "We had an early start in lining up our entertain-‐ ment for 2014 and it shows," said Ac ng Director Waffner. "In 2014, we will have an exci ng mix of talent on all of our stages, showing diversity and a range of musical genres. The State Fair Advisory Board, especially Bea Gonzalez, was instrumental in helping us narrow down the talent for 2014 and
we believe that Fairgoers will be very excited for the entertainment we have lined up this year." The Grandstand Concert Series will feature Brad Paisley with Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham, and Leah Turner on Thursday, August 21; Pitbull on Saturday, August 23; Train with the Wallflowers on Tuesday, August 26; Carrie Underwood on Wednesday, August 27; Journey with Cheap Trick on Thursday, August 28; and Jason Aldean with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr on Saturday, August 30. Ticket prices are the same whether ckets are bought online at e x.com, on the phone at 1-800514-3849, or in person at the box office. At the Chevy Court Concert Series, Kellie Pickler will take the stage on opening day on Thursday, August 21 at 2 p.m. Acts previously announced for the Chevy Court stage include: Chef Anne Burrell, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 27; Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, at 2:00 p.m., Mon-‐ day, August 25; John Kay and Steppenwolf, at 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 25; Bowzer's Rock & Roll Party, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 26; Joan Je and the Blackhearts, at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 27; Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, at 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 29; and The Doobie Brothers, at 6:00 p.m., Monday, Septem-‐ ber 1. In addi on to the Grandstand and Chevy Court, the Midway Music Series, the Regional Ar sts Stage, and the Pan-African Village stages host a number of musical and variety acts throughout the 12-day Fair. Two couples who have appeared on the hit shows "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race" – Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas, and Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder - will tell their stories of finding love amidst cu hroat compe -‐ on on the Midway Music Series Stage at the Great New York State Fair at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 31.
More announcements concerning the Grandstand, is being built in front of the Fair's Administra on Chevy Court and the Midway Music Series will be Building. New roofs are going on top of the Art & made in the near future. Home Center, the Wiles Room, and two perma-‐ nent concession stands.
WiFi hotspots at strategic gathering places on the Fairgrounds are also under considera on this year, as are mis ng sta ons.
Improving the Infrastructure of Buildings Across the Fairgrounds:
The New York State Fair, operated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Mar-‐ kets, runs from August 21 – September 1, 2014. The Fair's mission is to showcase the best of New York agriculture while providing top-quality enter-‐ tainment.
Plans this year also call for repaving approximately two miles of roads, including the road in front of the Administra on Building, along with a stretch of road star ng at Gate 2, and the Gate 7 road.
"Our infrastructure is what keeps the Fair going and we've made a lot of improvements over the past year with a direct focus on 2014," said Ac ng Director Waffner. Ameni es for Fairgoers and Customers:
In addi on to the annual New York State Fair, the Recent renova ons have been made to the Sci-‐ Naviga ng the Fairgrounds will also be easier than Fairgrounds host dozens of agricultural events throughout the year, including some of the North-‐ ence and Industry Building. Some structures that ever this year. The Fair has posted street name had been built over the years inside the building signs at each intersec on as part of a project with east's most pres gious horse and livestock shows. were removed. HVAC equipment was installed emergency management agencies to provide a and the building itself got a fresh coat of paint. All street address for each of the Fairgrounds' more The home of the Great New York State Fair is a of this was accomplished in me to host one of than 100 buildings. In addi on, new signage will 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that the largest shows of the season, the New York make it easier to iden fy a given building. Large operates all year. A year-round schedule of events Farm Show, in February 2014. Show organizers maps and electronic signs will also be installed is available on the Fair's website. Find The Great had been asking Fairgrounds managers for more prior to the opening of the Fair. Other security New York State Fair on Facebook, follow @NYS-‐ space. This renova on created a new space for enhancements are under way. Fair on Twi er, and enjoy photos from the Fair at mul -building shows and a compact space for a smaller, single-building show. Flickr.com/photos/nysfair. Also, New Yorkers are A new pa o sea ng area will be installed at the entrance to the Interna onal Building, providing invited to send their ideas for the Great New York New stairs have also been installed on the back more places for foot-weary Fairgoers to take a State Fair at statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov. side of the Colonnade, and an accessible entrance short break or have a quick snack.
Shopping For Meat On A Budget
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It's no secret that the Frobuzz household is carnivorous. However, the Frobuzz household is also compromised of a grad student, a young professional, dogs, horses, chickens and student loans. Throw that in an equation and you get a smallish grocery budget. Shopping for meat on a tight budget can be difficult but we're not willing to cut back in that area so we employ some different strategies to keep protein in the center of the plate! So I'm going to outline, as easily as possible, how we eat a hunk of meat several nights a week without breaking the bank. This is no easy task considering pork prices are on the rise (thanks PEDv) and beef prices are at a 27 year high (thanks Mother Nature). Ok, so before you even head to the store you need to have in your mind that you're not going to get T-bones and ribeyes for $3/lb. That would be awesome but will not happen. The goal is to find a diamond in the rough that you can put a little extra work and kitchen time into and still get a good quality meal. Once you arrive at the meat case, you're looking for markdowns, BOGO (buy one, get one) or large hunks of meat that most people won't buy (think along the lines of a whole ham). You may not find a great deal every time but one good deal on a large sub-primal can last you awhile. On our shopping trip last Sunday, we found a few good deals but only cashed in on one due to our lack of freezer space at the moment. You have to look beyond what is right in front of you and think about how you can cut things down or use them in different recipes. On this trip, the Ninja is debating which cut is a better deal and which one is the best cut based on color etc. Comparisons are vital - look beyond what is right in front of you. Just because something is 'convenient' doesn't necessarily mean it's convenient for your wallet. Here are some examples of not so great deals: In this instance it seems awesome that you get a pork country style ribs that are already marinated but that is $4.29 for one serving that is less than a pound. You're basically paying for the fact that it is a single serving, that it's marinated and that it has a pineapple slice. Same with these charcoal steaks, - these are from the chuck but have been cut down and marinated causing their price to be $7 per lb even though a chuck roast is much cheaper per pound.
Shopping For Meat On A Budget
Used with permission from http://buzzardsbeat.blogspot.com
Examples of good deals: Ham on sale for $1.69/lb. Yes, I know it's a whole ham but you can cut things down and freeze them. These whole ham butts can be cut down and frozen for use in meals at a later date. Although we didn't buy a ham, we have done so in the past. We cut it up into smaller portions and freeze them - then I can pull them out for soup, a crock pot meal or to throw on the grill. This is the deal that we took advantage of last weekend: Beef bottom round roast - buy one get one free! Yes, you read that correctly. Beef bottom round roasts were buy one get one free! They were normally $6.99/lb and weighed around 2.5 pounds a piece. However, the sale meant that we got 5 pounds of good quality beef for about $17.65 ($2.50/lb). Talk about a steal. Naturally, we brought two home and got them ready for future meals. Since crockpot season is over, we opted to cut them into steaks instead of keeping them in their roast form. We unwrapped them and took them out of the package - the first step was removing the fat and silver skin (bonus info: that little pad in the bottom of the package is called a 'diaper'). Silver skin is opaque connective tissue that is very tough so removing it can really improve the eating experience.
Preparing to break it down: -The diaper - soaks up juices that may leech out of the meat and keeps the tray and packaging looking clean and tidy. -Removing the silver skin and external fat (the dogs appreciated this step) - silver skin is tough connective tissue so it's important to remove to improve the eating experience! Next, the Ninja cuts the roast into steaks that are approximately 1" thick. -Cutting across the grain is important with roasts in order to improve tenderness -Here you can see how many ~1" steaks come from one of the bottom round roasts Here are the results of the two roasts that were cut down - there were nine steaks and five 'midget' steaks (that's really what they're called), and of course the pieces of fat and silver skin for the dogs. -I realize it's hard to determine how big these are - a deck of cards is rough- ly the size of one-three ounce serving of beef. As you can see, these steaks are about four ounces. The final product bagged up - I'll put them in the freezer and when we want to grill, I just pull one out the night before and let it defrost. -Each one of those steaks will serve as a meal for us, along with a veggie or rice side dish. It's about $4.50 total per meal, not per person (not including the veggies or rice). If we didn't do these trips, we would eat less meat and I would not be a happy camper. I hope this provides insight on how you don't have to change your diet on a tight budget but rather just change your perspective or your strategies and you can still have high-quality, lean beef on your plate (pork, too)! Any questions - comments? Do you do something similar at your house? Until next time, ~ Buzzard ~
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Prepare your tattoo pliers and dies: Reduce the spread of disease;; sanitize your equipment with rubbing alcohol or similar disinfectant. Repeat this procedure between each animal you tattoo.
When proper technique is used tattoos are effective ways to permanently identify animals. Your goal is to create legible marks Properly secure the tattoo dies in both ears that match the animal’s herd ID and its onto the face of the pliers by sliding American Angus Association Registration Certificate. the dies into the ridges on the top and bottom of the pliers face. For additional instruction, follow the Prepare your work area: Use a a suitable restrain- directions in your tattoo kit. ing device (i.e., a chute) for the animal you will tatPrepare the animal’s ears for tattooing: Clean too. Make sure you have a clutter-free work area and out dirt and wax from the animal’s ears; a rag and clean surface to place your materials and supplies. rubbing alcohol can help accomplish this. You will place the tattoo marks Gather materials & supplies: into the area between the cartilage ribs in the upper-third portion of the Herd record book Cardboard or other animal’s ears. Removing dirt and w a x scrap paper (to test markings) Tattoo pliers with from these areas will create legibile markings. removeable dies This also provides a clean, hygienic area to pierce when you tattoo the animal. Use a toothbrush to apToothbrush (for rubbing Tube of green tattoo ply the green tattoo paste onto cleaned areas of the in ink) paste ears. Tattoo dies—make sure you have the correct dies (numbers & letters) to create the ID of the animal(s) you tattoo
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Enlist the assistance of others: Help can streamline the work process and ensure accuracy. It is particularly useful if you are working with a larger group of animals. More importantly, a team effort can minimize stress on the animal, the equipment and you. Ensure accuracy: With the animal secured in the chute, cross-reference the animal’s ear tag with your records and its assigned identification number. Once you prepare your pliers, double check the tattoo marks by stamping the pliers into a piece of cardboard or other scrap paper. The numbers should be identical to the herd ID of the animal you are about to tattoo;; be sure the marks read correctly, left to right, and that they are not backwards or out of order.
Tattoo the animal: After preparing the animal’s ears and your equipment, and the animal is properly restrained, both you and the animal are ready for tattooing. Hold the pliers in place over the area where you first applied the green tattoo ink. Clamp the pliers shut by squeezing the handles. A p p l y steady pressure as the tattoo d i e s evenly puncture the skin. Once you pierce the animal’s skin, and the dies meet the opposite face of the pliers, release the pliers. Rub in the green tattoo ink: After tattooing the animal’s ears, reapply a dab of green tattoo ink onto the toothbrush and rub the ink into the pierced areas. This will aid the visibility of the tattoo marks, once the excess tattoo ink has worn off. After you complete tattooing the animal, make note of this information in your herd record books.
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The Certified Angus Beef ® brand’s 10 Quality Standards The Certified Angus Beef ® brand is the world’s leading Angus brand and consumers’ top choice for premium beef. Its stringent standards promise superior flavor, juiciness and tenderness. “Angus” on a label does not define product quality. Angus is simply a breed of cattle, and Angus cattle can produce U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prime, Choice and Select beef. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand starts with high-quality Angus cattle that then must pass 10 science-based specifications to deliver great taste. These quality standards are what set the Certified Angus Beef ® brand apart. Independent USDA graders evaluate and “certify” beef for the brand, ensuring its genuine quality. A unique system that monitors product from USDA certification to restaurants and grocery stores helps ensure consumers receive the brand’s notable quality. The brand’s specifications address marbling, maturity and consistency – all of which play an important role in providing a great eating experience. Here’s the science that makes the Certified Angus Beef ® brand abundantly flavorful, incredibly tender and naturally juicy: Superior marbling and maturity 1. Modest or higher marbling – for the taste the ensures customer satisfaction 2. Medium to fine marbling texture – the white “flecks of flavor” in the beef that ensure consistent flavor and juiciness in every bite 3. “A” Maturity – the youngest classification of product delivers superior color, texture and tenderness Consistent sizing Three specifications ensure uniform, consistent steak size and plate presentation: 4. 10- to 16-square-inch ribeye area 5. Less than 1,000-pound carcass weight 6. Less than 1 inch external fat Fresh beef appearance and tenderness 7. Superior beef muscling – restricts the influence of less-tender dairy cattle 8. Practically free of capillary rupture – ensures the most visually appealing steak 9. No dark cutters – ensures the most visually appealing steak 10. No neck hump exceeding 2 inches – safeguards against cattle with variability in tenderness
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Herdsman Wanted! Are you in search of a job where you can work with Angus cattle everyday? Want to stay in the area? There is an opportunity or two available now. Contact Angus Angles Editor Mike Shanahan with inquiries. mike@cattlepromotions.com 518-598-8869 =====================
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Are you interested in hosting the 2015 NY Angus and Hereford Sales? We want to hear from you! Call Mike Shanahan, Sale Chairman to inquire. mike@cattlepromotions.com 518-598-8869
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In Remembrance! Warren E. Schuman! ONEONTA — Warren E. Schuman, 75, of Oneonta, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his
loving family on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 7, 1938, in Margaretville, the son of the late Elmer and Ann (Lopsicker)
Schuman. On Oct. 13, 1962, Warren married Carole Weir in Cooperstown. In his younger years, Warren moved around quite a bit, attending school in Oneonta, and then in Madison, where he would graduate high school. During his high school years, Warren traveled and worked alongside his father for the Madison farmer and businessman, Grove Hinman, who was known among other things as being instrumental in the beginning of the Vernon Downs Raceway. Between traveling and going to school, Warren developed a strong desire to stand and defend his country in the armed services. Even before graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserves until he was eligible to go active duty. After his high school graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and would serve several tours overseas in Korea and other installations. He was very, very proud to be counted as a member of the Army Special Forces Green Berets. In 1960, he received an honorable discharge from the service and set out to begin his civilian life. Shortly after his discharge from the Army, Warren worked briefly for
Shearer’s in Oneonta before working for UPS for several years. In 1967, he and his wife Carole purchased a small moving company in Oneonta called Hayes B-Line. He became the owner and operator of the newly named Schuman B-Line Moving and Storage Company for over 46 years and was still very much involved in the day to day operation until his recent illness. When he wasn’t working, he was a very devoted outdoorsman. He loved to be out hunting or fishing whenever he could sneak away. But his real passion was being on his farm. Working the fields, bailing hay, mending fences, and especially caring for the animals filled his days. Warren loved every aspect of his Windswept Farms, it became his favorite and most loved place to be. He could spend hours horseback riding, walking fields, tending to chores. It wasn’t really work because he loved it so much. He also held a large place in his heart for raising dogs, starting first with beagles, the springer spaniels, and eventually labs. Warren was also involved in the community and many different organizations. He served as Oneonta’s Water Commissioner in the early 1970s. He was also a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Oneonta. Warren is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carole Schuman of Oneonta; his son, Eric Warren Schuman, and his wife Dawn, of Oneonta; his daughter, Dr. Catherine Carole Schuman of Arlington, Mass.; his two beautiful twin granddaughters, Sabonne and Simone Schuman of Oneonta; and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, Warren’s family requests that charitable donations please be made in his memory to New York Sate Nature Conservancy, 195 New Karner Road, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12205.
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www.NY-ANGUS.com NY ANGUS ASSOCIATION Membership Application Annual dues are $25.00 Name ____________________________________________________ Manager/Herdsman ________________________________________ Farm Name ________________________________________________ Address __________________________ City ____________________ State _________ Zip____________ County ______________________ Phone _______________________ Mobile ______________________ Fax __________________ E-Mail _____________________________ Website ________________________________________________ Location _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Year Herd Established _______________ Herd Description __________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Checks payable to: New York Angus Association 8974 Lyons Marengo Rd. Lyons, NY 14489 Don’t be left out, JOIN TODAY! Just a few of our membership benefits: *** Some Membership Benefits: • eligibility for association funded sponsorships to informational consign in our Annual NY Angus Sale Auction • Opportunity • receive free association e-blasts • opportunity to sell in annual Angus Female Sale newsletter, our association toNY NY Angus Angles • Free subscription • free publication subscription to the NY Angus Angles Newsletter • eligible for association sponsored premiums at the NYS Fair • Eligibility for Association sponsored premiums at the Annual NYS • discounted rate to annual state Angus business & educational meeting Fair • opportunities to assume leadership roles, including attending the national convention, to assume leadership roles in the Association, as • Opportunities Beef Leader Institute, and others well as coverage attend the Association Annual Meeting • get marketing with American your listing Angus in the bi-annual membership directory and in bi-annual membership map KY as a Delegate Louisville,