January 2024 - Missouri Beef Cattleman

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Phone: 573-499-9162 • Fax: 573-499-9167

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Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

MCA Website: www.mocattle.com

Mike Deering, Executive Vice President - Ext 230 Mike@mocattle.com

Courtney Collins, Manager of Membership– Ext 231 Courtney@mocattle.com

Aly Francis, Manager of Strategic Solutions – Ext 235 Aly@mocattle.com

Lisa Stockhorst, Administrative Assistant – Ext 234 Lisa@mocattle.com

Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation

www.mocattlemenfoundation.org

Missouri’s CattleWomen

http://mocattle.com/missouricattlewomen.aspx

2023 MCA Officers

David Dick, President

660-826-0031 • 23529 Anderson School Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301

Chuck Miller, President-Elect

573-881-3589 • 393 Spring Garden Road, Olean, MO 65064

Jeff Reed, Vice President

903-279-8360 • P.O. Box 35, Williamsville, MO 63967

Marvin Dieckman, Treasurer

660-596-4163 • 28998 Hwy JJ, Cole Camp, MO 65325

Charlie Besher, Secretary

573-866-2846 • RR 5, Box 2402, Patton, MO 63662

2023 MC A Regional Vice Presidents

Region 1: Joe L olli, 30019 Klondike Pl Macon, MO 63552 660-346-9711

Region 2: Anit a Vanderwert, 4902 Cochero Ct., Columbia, MO 65203 • 573-808-3000

Region 3: Blake Crow, 1910 W. Broadway St., West Plains, MO 65775 • 417-293-9525

Region 4: Deb Thummel, 12601 Hwy. 46

Sheridan, MO 64486 • 660-541-2606

Region 5: Alex Haun, 1031 SW 600 Rd Holden, MO 64040 • 816-345-0005

Region 6: Warren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ

Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950

Region 7: Josh Worthington, 401 N. Dade 231 Dadeville, MO 65635 • 417-844-2601

2024 NCBA CattleCon

CattleCon is where the beef industry meets! Onward to Orlando from January 31 to February 2, 2024. At CattleCon, you’ll discover a unique and comprehensive experience that brings together education, networking, business opportunities, advocacy, and fun for the whole family, all under one roof. Registration for CattleCon24 is now open.

County Leadership Conference

Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College participants and affiliate leadership will gather in Columbia for the 2024 County Leadership Conference. Attendees will dive deeper into the relationship the association has with its affiliates, undergo media training, and learn how to efficiently run a meeting. The second day of the conference is spent in Jefferson City where attendees will have the opportunity to visit with legislators about MCA policy priorities. This year’s event will be held March 5-7. See the registration form on PAGE 18.

Cowboys at the Capitol

The 2024 legislative session is off to a great start with Cowboys at the Capitol meeting in Jefferson City every Wednesday. We are proud of the grassroots efforts reinforced through this weekly activity with our members and see the role it plays in developing relationships with legislators. To find the weekly schedule for Cowboys at the Capitol and when your region or group will be attending, please see PAGE 48.

FFA Fantasy Feedout

FFA Fantasy Feedout Draft Day will occur on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with the program beginning at 10 a.m. and lunch to follow. The program will take place at Trowbridge Livestock Center Sale Arena in Columbia, Missouri. If you or your chapter would like to participate in the 2023-2024 FFA Fantasy Feedout, please visit mocattle.com for more info or see PAGE 50.

Cartridges for Cash

We are excited to be working with Merck Animal Health on the Cartridges for Cash program to raise funds for our association’s junior programs. We want to challenge our affiliates to a competition. The group that collects and turns in the most cartridges will win a $1,000 scholarship to award to a junior member of their choice. Each county should collect the Ralgro wheel and Revalor cartridges used by their members and bring them to either a board of director’s meeting each quarter or to the annual convention in January. We will keep a tally of the cartridges collected from each county throughout the year and the winner will be announced at the 2024 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show after all cartridges are counted. To learn more about the Cartridges for Cash program, see PAGE 67.

Chris Anderson, Monett, MO

Caleb Hilton, Verona, MO

Bree Taylor, FCS Financial, Kingfisher, OK

Mariah Martin, Fulton, MO

Randy & Veronica Golliher, Stoutland, MO

Thomas LePage, Russellville, MO

Henry Woehrer, Woehrer Farm, Centertown, MO

Michaela Woehrer, Woehrer Farm, Centertown, MO

Tayton Terry, Gallatin, MO

Andi & Curtis Kloppe, New Haven, MO

Cole Rucker, Squaw Hill Valley Farms, Lonedell, MO

Darrell Mahan, Pottersville, MO

Dana Wiencek, Double H Ranch, Lees Summit, MO

Nick Todtenhaupt, Quick Lane Motors, House Spr ings, MO

Matthew Rossignol, JRC Springs Farm, Falcon, MO

Rebecca Price, Center Creek Vet Services LLC, Monett, MO

Grant Powell, Powell Genetics, Palmyra, MO

William Campbell, Campbell Farms LLC, California, MO

Dylan Ratcliff, Ratcliff Farms, California, MO

Kailee Hickman, Koshkonong, MO

Kolton Hickman, Koshkonong, MO

Addison Alexander, Dixon, MO

Mark & Brenda Freeman, Cabool, MO

Bella Woolsey, Summersville, MO

DeAnna Joplin, Lowndes, MO

Dustin Cain, Mountain Grove, MO

Grace Manning, Bellevue, OH

Brooklyn Benson, Belleville, IL

Kayden Burns, Dexter, MO

Shelton Hester, SBH Cattle Co, Millersville, MO

Mackenzie Hill, Bernie, MO

Alil Machouseiar, Cape Girardeau, MO

Hannah Pendleton, Park Hills, MO

Madison Schneider, Waterloo, IL

See the MCA Membership Form on page 77

President’s Perspective

with Chuck Miller

A Road Less Traveled

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and I am sorry I couldn’t travel both. This is the opening line from a poem by Robert Frost. Some of us have heard this poem or perhaps recited, and I can see the relationships to many things in our lives. Our entire lives are about choices, and we make thousands of choices each day. Some are simple and others are quite involved and complex. Some decisions impact only ourselves, while other choices may impact several folks or even an entire industry. Sometimes, the wisest decisions are not the most popular choices.

Currently my family including my wife Christi, daughter Abby, son Ethan, and I live in Olean, Missouri, where we maintain a 520 acre ranch with 150 seedstock mama cows. I grew up on a small quarter section farm in southern Dent County where we grew big gardens, cut lots of firewood, fished, and hunted every imaginable animal. We also raised duroc hogs, chickens, beef cattle and a milk cow. I grew up with 5 siblings and parents who worked off the farm to make ends meet. We worked seemingly all the time and being the eldest son, more work seemed to always fall upon my shoulders. We hauled thousands of square bales in the summer, cut cordwood, stave bolts and logs when time allowed. Sure, we spent our fair share of time at the Current River with our fishing poles or riding in a canoe. No complaints though because I am very thankful for this upbringing. It taught me the benefits of hard work, perseverance and developed a desire within myself to always find a way to complete a job. When there is a job to do you get it done to the best of your ability and no one can logically argue with you if you always give effort and don’t waste time doing it.

I spent 28 successful years as a FFA Advisor, while maintaining a cattle business by headlights and flashlights. I am very thankful for my time in the classroom and the young people and adults upon whom I could be impactful.

MCA President

I think our future is bright!

The Missouri cattle industry is full of folks who can really relate to the words above. We are a hard-working group of cattle folks who exhibit a strong desire to provide safe, humanely grown, and nutritious beef to better feed God’s people. There are many folks in the Missouri cattle business who have opposing thoughts or ideas, whether it is vaccination protocols, animal handling, ranch philosophy or politics. We must rally together and find common ground to ensure the future success within our industry.

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is for each and every one of us to work together for a common cause. The philosophical differences make us stronger, especially when we are willing to have a conversation and discuss the differences to further the success of the beef business in our great state.

I strongly urge each of you reading this article to think about the poem mentioned above as we are challenged in any sector of the beef business, whether it be prices or politics. Sometimes leadership or involvement in an organization isn’t a choice you may take or even want, but you must do so anyway to ensure that your ideas are heard and your industry is successful. Please understand that this association needs each and every one of you to be an engaged member to give us a stronger voice. More importantly, your association needs you to encourage other cattlemen and women to do the same.

I want to engage as many of you as I can in the next year, but always remember the words of Robert Frost; Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.

Straight Talk

with Mike Deering

Looking Back

It never fails. Every single December leaves me wondering where the year went. Time flies and the past 12 months have brought big success stories for our association as well as challenges for our industry.

I don’t need to remind you of the unprecedented drought that is still plaguing our industry and causing many producers to liquidate cows. The crippling effects of the drought on producers in this state sidelined any kind of growth in our industry and will undoubtedly take years to rebuild. While we can’t stop a drought or impact the weather, there are things we can do and will continue doing to help you mitigate the impact to your bottom-line.

One example occurred just last month when the Missouri Tax Commission held its Agricultural Land Productivity Hearing for 2025-2026. The Commission is required by statute to review taxes on agricultural land every two years and the formula used suggested that taxes on pastureland for land grades 5-7 to be increased by nearly 33%. Incoming MCA President Chuck Miller made clear to the commission why an increase at any level would be reckless and ill-advised. Producers are already struggling and increasing their tax burden is not going to be tolerated by this association. We won and no tax increase will occur. That victory was a great way to end the year.

The 2023 legislative session was derailed by misguided legislation which would have required Missouri beef to be segregated and labeled separately listing every single vaccine that animal ever received. It would have also required labeling if that beef was derived from livestock fed genetically modified feed grains. This

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ludicrous legislation was a trial attorney’s dream come true and would have devalued Missouri commodities. Our legislative agenda went from offense to defense as we worked tirelessly to kill this legislation. We won, but fully expect the battle to continue this year. Much like you, your staff and volunteer leaders are relentless, and we didn’t let this turd in the punchbowl deter us from delivering on your legislative priorities.

Under the steadfast leadership of 2023 MCA President David Dick, we passed the beginning farmer legislation as a step forward for the next generation. We successfully expanded the Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program to help incentivize veterinarians to work in underserved areas in our state. We also secured millions of dollars for a state-of-the-art meat processing and training facility at the University of Missouri. In addition, we secured funding for a diagnostics laboratory to put Missouri on the forefront of preventing and managing an animal disease outbreak.

I have no doubt the success stories will continue in 2024. My confidence stems from solid leadership you elected and your unwavering commitment and involvement in this association. I truly hope to see you in Jefferson City this year for Cowboys at the Capitol.

Your BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS

Beef Quality Assurance – Get Certified!

Have you heard about the Beef Quality Assurance Program yet?

This year the Missouri Beef Industry Council board and staff have been focusing on implementing the Beef Quality Assurance, commonly referred to as “BQA”, program within the state. BQA focuses on doing the right things on our farms and ranches. This is a direct link to one of the Missouri Beef Industry Council’s priorities of building consumer trust and connects to the BQA tag line — “The Right Way is the Only Way”.

This year, MBIC will be hosting six regional in-person trainings as well as one held at the 56th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show, the Missouri Angus Convention, and the evergreen option to be certified online. The regional trainings are made possible by a partnership with the University of Missouri – Extension Specialists and many other industry partners across our great state.

Since the program’s inception in 1970, there have been significant strides in combating beef safety and quality control issues. The chief culprit in our region is typically found in injection sites and even with withdrawal times. Over the past 50 plus years, the program has identified and created solutions to combat and protect the beef industry from related issues. This leads to more highquality product entering the supply chain and higher levels of consumer satisfaction, which transforms into higher beef demand at the meat counter.

Each of the in-person BQA Trainings will take about two to three hours to complete, but good news, dinner will be provided! For the training itself, the trainer will go through a powerpoint full of details about

management practices, highlighting important parts for consideration. While it is an informative presentation, questions from attendees are encouraged for discussion. In addition to listening to the presentation led by our trainer, attendees will answer questions based on the subject matter being covered. In order to be awarded a Beef Quality Assurance Certification, you must answer 70% of the questions correctly. Once you’ve passed, your BQA certification is good for three years before it needs to be renewed.

Certificates will be emailed to you upon completion or can also be mailed upon request.

In addition to these in-person trainings, the BQA program officers a wide range of resources to cattle producers. Staff members of the Federation, our national organization that manages the BQA program, have created more than 30 resources that are available online at BQA.org. These resources are intended for producers to utilize on their home operations and include information on antibiotic stewardship; livestock

transportation; loading density charts; livestock handling tips; and much more. Be sure to take a look to see if there is a resource available that you’ve been looking for.

To find an in-person training near you, please visit mobeef.org.

On behalf of the Missouri Beef Industry Council board members and staff, thank you for the work you continue to do for this industry. We appreciate the time you spend learning new management practices and developing the style that works best for your own herds. We see the trials and hard times you overcome, and we appreciate your dedication in continuing to produce beef.

Please know that we are here working for you.

For any questions you may have about your Beef Checkoff Dollars at work, please contact MBIC’s Manager of Industry Relations, Monica Thornburg by email monica@mobeef.com or by calling her at (573) 476-3036.

What’s Cookin’ at the

Missouri Beef House

By the MCA Beef House Committee

Off Season Updates

The pandemic has really shone a spotlight on how many people love restaurants with patios. This isn’t news to the Beef House team, though. Our Beef House patio breezeway, which was completed in August 2016, continues to be a favorite for fair-goers to enjoy their beef experience. Outdoor dining increases seating capacity, encourages events, and meets customers’ demand for comfortable outdoor dining options. We know that maintaining high customer standards is important, and patios are always a good investment to boost our restaurant’s bottom line.

Therefore, the Beef House Committee voted, with the approval of the Missouri State Fairgrounds, to expand our outdoor dining seating capacity by doing away with the flower bed which was located behind the showcase back patio and to the north of the current patio breezeway. After the landscaping materials were removed and ground preparation done by Pat Wood, a 20’ x 30’ concrete pad was poured by Ramey Construction in time for the fair in August 2023. However, with the patio concrete pad in direct sunlight, our project is not complete. As Beef House budget funding becomes feasible, our plans include adding a cover which will complement the existing patio breezeway cover that will include steel posts. We always

welcome and encourage fair-goers to relax & unwind, you’re on patio time!

Thought for the month: “Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, the beef’s in the stew; The year is going, let it go; Ring out the false, ring in the true…. Happy New Year”

COUNTY NEWS

See What’s Happening in Your County

Mid-Missouri Cattlemen

The Mid-Missouri Cattlemen’s Association had a meeting with several in attendance to gain knowledge on vaccinations and overall livestock health. Association President, Wendy Cantrell opened the meeting with introductions of Nick Mertz from NutraAg Nutrition and Hayden Schwartz from Osage Vet Clinic.

This meeting was not only on cattle but on sheep as well. There are a lot of similarities between them that can go hand in hand. The combination of running cattle and sheep together works really well. That’s because cows and sheep tend to eat different things. Cattle eat taller grasses while sheep eat forbs and short grasses. It was discussed that sheep do not directly compete with cattle on forage. There are also a lot of similarities with parasite control between the two. So adding sheep can offer production advantages. These advantages help grassland and grazing management.

This meeting was an open forum which opened the floor up to a lot of question/answer topics which is always beneficial as the producers get to learn exactly what they are needing. We always enjoy visiting with and learning new things with the producers as well as NutraAg and Osage Veterinary Clinic. They are so helpful and ready to answer any questions.

We enjoyed lunch and then went into the back of the barn for hands on with the livestock. There was a lot of discussion on aging, body scoring and foot health. The

producers always get so much out of the experience of getting hands on with the livestock.

We want to thank Wendy Cantrell and her staff at Miller County Regional Stockyards for the wonderful meal and for hosting this meeting.

President – Wendy Cantrell

Vice-President – Candy Stockton

Sec/Treas- Tanya Gardner

Director – Ralph Kliethermes

Director – Brenton Fowler

9770 W. State Hwy 266 • Springfield, MO 65802

Jim 417.827.0623

Joann 417.827.2756

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Office: 573-302-7011 • Fax: 573-348-8325

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Website: www.meadfarms.com

Alan Mead, Owner 573-216-0210

Julie Conover, Executive Director 634 S.W. 1201 Rd • Holden, MO 64040

734-260-8635

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Drew & Tasha Busch

10761 Maries Co. Rd. 424 • St. James, Mo 65559 Office 573-699-4085 • Cell 573-864-6896

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Spring Sale Date March 16, 2024

Doug & LaRee Frank 608-279-3172

Brent & Keri Hazelrigg 703-587-9959 Visit us online: FHCCbeef.com

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Spring

South Central

The South Central Cattlemen met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 30, at the Extension Office in West Plains. Members and guests dined on brisket provided by JLM Catering. The meal was sponsored by Newberry Sales — Mike Newberry and Robert Burtrum. There were approximately 70 members present.

Vice President Tyler Osborn welcomed members and guests. Dinner started with a blessing offered by member Sam Collins. President Dan Corman opened the business portion of the meeting. He encouraged those that were not members to become members. Secretary Elizabeth Picking read the minutes from the October meeting. Tom Roberts made a motion to approve the minutes, Keith Tharp seconded the motion, motion carried. Treasurer Jenny Poor presented the treasurer’s report. Barry Slayton made a motion to approve the financial report, Janet Crow seconded the motion and the motioned carried. Dan encouraged members to come to the January 11 meeting. We will have a special guest speaker, Jerry Crownover. The 2024 Nominating Committee will also present their suggestions for the 2024 officers at the January meeting. It is sure to be a good time. Dan also went over dates for the 56th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show

at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach. He encouraged all to come to convention.

Christin Byrd with NRCS presented to the group the native forages initiative. She discussed the financial effects of drought on a farm. Some of those included increased feed costs, reduced weaning weights, reduced pasture quality and production, and increased weed pressure.

She went over the application process of the initiative and which practices were eligible for the program. Christin further discussed how to add rotational grazing to ones program. She suggested starting flash grazing in late May, graze from “hip” to “boot” height for summer; and use the 8-45 rule as a guide to know when to remove livestock — meaning 8” residual grass 45 days before frost.

Howell County Conservation Agent, Matt Franks, of the Missouri Department of Conservation then spoke to the group about the current deer season and the extra seasons being opened in Howell county. He said this fall during the regular firearms season, Howell county had 3800 deer killed. He also discussed the need to increase the interest in hunting among our youth. The numbers for Howell county youth season has been declining for the last several years.

Barton County

The Barton County Cattlemen met December 5 at 7 p.m. at the Thiebaud meeting room in Lamar, Missouri. A brisket meal was served by Scott Nolting and enjoyed by all. The meeting was started with prayer by President Bret Faubion. The speaker for the evening Dakota Crow of Monarch Drone Solutions.

Dakkota brought three drones to display and explain how they operate. Drones can be used to spray herbicide, seed, map ground, scout crops, aerial surveys and the smaller drone can also drive cattle. Benefits

of drones include no compaction, precise treatment, increased yields, can be used when ground is too soft for ground equipment, no transfer of weeds, and rough ground is easily covered.

Agri-spray drones are regulated by the FAA. A license is required to operate them.

More information can be obtained from https:// agrispraydrones.com/pages/faq.

The next cattlemen’s meeting will be 7 p.m. January 9, 2024, at the Thiebaud meeting room in Lamar.

Southeast Missouri Cattlemen

The Southeast Missouri Cattlemen’s Association held a youth steer carcass class at the SEMO District Fair and the East Perry Community Fair in September. All steers were ultrasounded for their carcass qualities. At the SEMO fair, 62 exhibitors competed. Winners were Mason Gaines, 1st place; Tyler Meier, 2nd place; and Addison Versemann, 3rd place. At the East Perry Community Fair, Seth Mueller’s steer received champion while Austin Hunt’s steer placed reserve.

The cattlemen’s association also took part in the parade at the East Perry Community Fair on Friday, September 22. Members and friends walked the parade route alongside the float, passing out beef sticks.

Also in September, the cattlemen’s association sponsored the beef competition part of the Jackson Backyard BBQ, held in the Jackson city park. They also provided free bottled water for the event along with recipes and beef information. Approximately 1,000 people attended the event.

Austin Hunt and Seth Mueller

Ready for the East Perry Community Fair

Mason Gaines, Tyler Meier and Addison Versemann

Eileen Meier being interviewed for a live K106 radio broadcast at the Jackson Backyard BBQ.

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Commodity Trades Welcome

Plans are currently underway for the annual banquet which will be held in February of 2024.

Lafayette County

The Lafayette County Cattlemen held the first of its 2023-2024 winter meeting series on November 28, at the Mayview Community Building. The program was presented by Crop Insurance Solutions, represented by Hannah Copenehaver on the Pasture Rangeland Forage Program. She explained the grid locations for Lafayette County and how the rainfall measurements were determined. She provided several examples using historical data to show how benefits are determined. A question answer session followed. The next meeting will be held at the same location on January 30, at 7:00 p.m. with Ray- Carroll of Mayview and Kent Feeds presenting the program. These meetings are open to all interested producers.

Board members held a meeting at the home of Darrell and Sherie Neuner on Saturday evening, December 2. Following the meeting, a carry-in dinner was enjoyed by the board.

On December 12, 200 ribeye steaks were grilled for the Ray-Carroll Co-operative annual meeting held at the American Legion Hall in Higginsville. Bratchers Market in Concordia has been working with us to provide quality ribeyes for our recent events and the sandwiches have been very popular.

The annual business meeting for the Lafayette County Cattlemen will be held Saturday, March 2, at the Mayview School Community Center. More details will follow.

St. Clair County

What better time than the holiday season to say how thankful, grateful and blessed the St. Clair County Cattlemen feel for the support of our local individuals and businesses of our MoBeef for MoKids Program!

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association started the MoBeef for MoKids Program as a county-wide program in the last six weeks of the 2018-19 school year. Five years later the program successfully continues to provide local beef on the school lunch trays at Appleton City School District, Lakeland School District, Osceola School District, and Roscoe School District.

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association have currently donated 47 head to date. The cattlemen would like to shout out a BIG Thank You to the following who have donated to the 2023 program: Community First Bank; Dull & Heany, LLC; Gregg Smith Ford; Hawthorne Bank; Jim Falk Motors; Legacy Bank and Trust; Oakstar Bank; Jim Raysik, Inc.; Don Payton DDS; Eddie Meredith; Weston and Julie Shelby; Mike and Gwenny Nance; Paul Wheeler; Keith and Anita Gilmore; Jimmy and Anita Hawkins; Josh and Lawanna Salmon; Christian Women’s Fellowship; St. Clair County State Bank; and Philip and Carol Johnston.

Our next round of MoBeef for MoKids is scheduled for December 29, 2023. If you or your county are not involved in a MoBeef for MoKids program, St. Clair County Cattlemen would strongly suggest you seek out getting a quality program going in your county and promoting the youth of your county. As promoting Missouri bßeef is to promote the very livelihood of every Missouri Cattlemen!

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Hannah Copenhaver explained the Pasture Rangeland Forage program.

Polk County

The Christmas season was in full swing in December for the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association. The festive lights and holiday music were no match for the magic of Share Your Christmas. The spirit of giving was alive and well, as we donated a 1,000 pounds of beef. We love the thought that families in need would be able to have a great meal for the holiday. Beef is what is for dinner all year round and to be able to share that with others is wonderful.

On December 14 at 6:30 p.m., the annual Christmas party was held at the CMH Community Room. The space was decorated with greenery and illuminated by beautiful ivory pillar candles. A shiny silver or red ornament adorned each place setting. Members were able to take these home to hang on their tree. The bulbs were handmade with the words, So God made a Farmer, on them.

A delicious meal of prime rib, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, salad, and hot roll was served buffet style. For dessert a decadent bread pudding with a sweet glaze was enjoyed. The board members for 2024 were voted on and approved. We look forward to an exciting new year with Ed Vest as President. We are truly thankful for our success this past year and for all of those that made it possible. Each member who volunteered at an event was given one entry into a raffle. Names were drawn randomly, and prizes were picked from an array of gifts. A game followed of guessing which movie was shown on a slide. In keeping with the season, they were all movie classics we enjoy watching this time of year. Cowboy poet, Danny McCurry serenaded the group with original songs that had everyone smiling. He recited poems about cowboy life peppered with humorous anecdotes along the way. To finish out the evening we joined together to sing Silent Night. It was a beautiful sound to be heard and a reminder of the joy and the reason for this season.

Keep an eye out for reminders on our meetings for 2024. There will be a lot of opportunities to get involved, so stay tuned for those announcements.

Johnson County Cattlemen

The Johnson County Cattlemen had an active summer and fall! The summer kicked off by cooking burgers for the Johnson County Fair buyers, supporters and exhibitors. They braved 80 mph winds and some much needed rain and cooked for a few hundred people. In August, they braved 100-degree heat and cooked steaks and burgers for the Holden community at the 2023 Holden Street Fair. And then in October, they braved freezing temperatures and cooked for pumpkin patch goers at Buckeye Acres in Warrensburg. This was a great event and the Cattlemen met quite a few people who were unfamiliar with the cattle industry; they thoroughly enjoyed their steak sandwiches!

Johnson County Cattlemen cooked at Hope Outdoors, everyone’s favorite event of the year. They donated the meat for this event. Hope Outdoors provides outdoor experiences such as hunting and fishing, to special needs children, at no cost to them or their families. Throughout the year, the Cattlemen cook at FFA and 4-H events around the county. The Johnson County Cattlemen were recognized as the 2023 Friend of 4-H award winner at the annual 4-H banquet.

After a busy summer, the monthly meetings resumed in October. The monthly sponsor was Morgan Hawley with FCS Financial. She spoke about the Livestock Risk Protection program, a program designed to protect cattlemen from cattle market fluctuations. Another meeting was held in November at JC Cowboy Church in Warrensburg. The Cattlemen fed the youth group, and everyone enjoyed a great meal and conversation. The next meeting will be in collaboration with the annual Hog Roast & Dessert Auction, supporting the Johnson County Fair, on Thursday February 15, at 5:30 p.m. Cattlemen can grab a meal and the meeting will follow the dessert auction.

Southwest Missouri Cattlemen

The Southwest Research Extension and Education Center was packed for the annual Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Foundation Auction this December. We received updates on the importance and value of membership within the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association by Region seven Vice-President Josh Worthington. Joe Brattin provided the evening’s invocation prior to a fantastic meal catered by the SW MO Cattlemen’s grill team and the Marion and Arnaud families.

This years auction raised over $16,000 in funds to grow the impact of our foundation account to support youth education scholarships and initiatives. We are so thankful to the many members, businesses, and individuals that donate and exert their time and effort to make this event a success each year - Thank You!

We are excited to welcome three new board members to our leadership team including Forrest Thompson, Garrett Hadlock, and Greg Lenz. Additionally, we are still seeking an individual to join our team as the Secretary for our association. If you have interest, please contact Nathan Isakson at your earliest convenience.

This month’s inspiration was found in John 3:17. Many of us know John 3:16 by heart, but our knowledge of the rest of that verse sometimes becomes fuzzy and maybe overlooked. As the Christmas season comes upon us, many plans are made to have a joyous celebration with family and friends, near and afar. May we not forget the original plan, found in 3:17 “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him”. This time of year can be exhausting, taxing, and challenging to say the least. Its

reaffirming to know that He truly is on our side, has been and always will.

Wishing you and yours a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year - See you in 2024!

Nathan Isakson

President - Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

MCA By-Laws Update

Part of the MCA bylaws are printed below. Proposed changes are in red. These changes will be discussed and voted on during the MCA Annual Meeting on January 20 during the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention in Osage Beach. The changes were brought forward by the

bylaws task force appointed by MCA President David Dick. Per the bylaws, the proposed changes must be published in the magazine at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting (these changes were published in the December 2023 issue of MBC).

Angus Heritage Foundation Inducts New Honorees

Four inductees join the Angus Heritage Foundation at the 2023 Angus Convention.

To celebrate and honor the contributions of individuals who have gone above and beyond for the Angus Breed, the American Angus Association® created the Angus Heritage Foundation in 1983. At the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida, three couples and one individual were inducted into the Heritage Foundation for their innovation, service and leadership. Over the past 130 years, The Business Breed has proven itself an industry leader. Inductees of the Heritage Foundation define the type of breeders who built this reputation with their drive, ambition and forward-thinking attitudes.

From the start of their operations, these individuals set out on a mission to improve the Angus breed and the cattle industry. Each remained resilient while navigating the ever-changing beef industry and its challenges.

The 2023 inductees include: Phil and Ruth Abrahamson, Lanesboro, Minnesota; Jerry and

Sharon Connealy, Whitman, Nebraska; Ben and Darla Eggers, Mexico, Missouri; and the late Doug Parrett, Champaign, Illinois.

Ben and Darla Eggers

Ben and Darla Eggers work side by side at Sydenstricker Genetics in Mexico, Missouri. Ben, the operation’s manager, joined the team in 1982. Darla took on her role as office manager in 2010 after serving as executive director of the Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation for over nine years. Each having grown up showing livestock and active in 4-H, the Eggers share a deep-rooted passion for agriculture, and more specifically, the Angus breed. Sydenstricker Genetics meticulously records performance data, prioritizing cattle which excel in economically important traits and consistently capture Certified Angus Beef premiums. The operation received the Certified Angus Beef Commitment to Excellence Award in 1997 and was recognized as the 2001 Outstanding Seedstock Producer of the Year by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF).

Dedicated to the beef industry and their community, the Eggers are active leaders. Darla currently serves on the Angus Foundation’s board of directors and Ben is a past president of both the American Angus Association and BIF. Their commitment to improvement and desire to serve others has built their reputation as respected industry advocates.

“Part of this business is getting there as fast as you can — just as important, never back up,” Ben said.

Ben and Darla Eggers, Mexico, Mo., were inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation at the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Fla. Pictured from left are Kelsey Theis, 2023 Miss American Angus; Darla Eggers; Ben Eggers; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO.

Financial Incentives Available for Climate-smart Grazing in Missouri

Source: University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri livestock producers may be eligible for new financial incentives for incorporating climate-smart grazing practices.

Enrollment for currently available climate-smart grazing incentives runs through Jan. 31, 2024, says Rob Myers, director of University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture. It’s a great opportunity for more farmers to get support for regenerative grazing, Myers says. Missouri ranks third in the nation in number of cattle.

Farmers enrolled in the regenerative grazing program receive $50 per acre for implementing a managementintensive grazing plan on the enrolled pastures. The plan needs to be in writing and can be done in conjunction with attending an MU grazing school or from having participated in one in recent years. See https://www.missourifgc.org/grazing-schools for the schedule of schools in your area.

The program complements the new Missouri Native Forages Initiative, which has been supported with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Missouri Department of Conservation funding.

Another grazing opportunity through the Missouri Climate-Resilient Crop and Livestock (CRCL) Project is a $250 per acre “Grow Your Edges” incentive for those who implement tree planting on pastures. The MU Center for Agroforestry leads this effort to provide cattle with shade and other pasture benefits.

The silvopasture incentive may not cover the entire cost of establishing the woodland perimeter, Myers says, but it helps pay for the cost to establish and protect tree seedlings, which are available through Missouri Department of Conservation and other sources. MDC sells tree seedlings in bulk, typically $50 for 100 seedlings, but price can vary by species.

Other incentives are also currently available through the Missouri CRCL Project, including for nutrient management, says Myers. There is also a program for smaller-acreage producers called the Climate-Smart Fieldscapes program, which is particularly targeted to underserved farmers.

Enrollment will be available next summer for cover crop incentives, including cover crop grazing. Maximum yearly payment across all practices combined is $10,000 per farm and $20,000 per project lifetime.

Go to https://cra.missouri.edu/mo-crcl for more information.

Tips to Bulletproof Your Beef Operation

Source: University of Missouri Extension

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Beef producers can use a window of profitability to make their farm business more bulletproof.

University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Joe Horner says successful beef producers can make small changes in three areas to make their farm less vulnerable to risks: plants, animals and business. Being good in just one of those three areas is not enough.

Longtime producers see the big picture and plan to withstand cycles in the industry. Drought is a recurring theme for Missouri farmers, says Horner. But producers should not look at drought as an emergency since it happens often and in cycles.

Horner urges producers to think long-term. Drought is going to happen. He advised to build a standard operating procedure on your farm to manage it. Horner noted to prepare yourself to glide through it.”

One safeguard against drought is to invest one time in making or buying 50% more hay than you normally need. Carry that hay inventory over every year. That becomes a strategy to keep drought from forcing you to buy hay or sell cattle in a drought.

A 50% hay cushion you can rotate through every year comes as a one-time investment that is tax-deductible. With high calf prices projected for 2024, farmers will be looking for deductions.

Younger farmers also are seeing interest rates at levels they’ve never seen in their lifetimes, says Horner. Since the great recession in 2008, lending rates were artificially low until this year. Normal times have returned. Older producers have seen these high-interest cycles before and will manage differently than younger producers as a

result. Managing cash and reducing debt becomes more important, says Horner.

Livestock producers are now 10 years into a 10-year cycle, Horner says. Cow inventories are tight. Feeder calves available to feed will get tighter as higher prices encourage people to keep more heifers on-farm. Economists are forecasting good prices ahead.

“2024 will be as good as any time we’ve seen since 2014,” he says, with producers holding back heifers. “Periods like the next two to three years only happen a few times in a 50-year farming career.” Horner predicts that these higher margins will lead farmers to look for tax deductions. Rather than buying a new pickup or farm equipment, Horner recommends that producers first invest in a Top 10 list to make their farm business more profitable and resilient when the cattle cycle inevitably turns with lower prices.

Horner gives 10 tips to increase profits:

1. Have a separate bull pasture. A defined breeding season reduces odd lots at the sale barn. Lots of like calves sell at higher prices. Batch calving is easier to manage.

2. Follow your veterinarian’s advice. Follow vaccination schedules and test for bull soundness. “Veterinarians create value on your farm because of what they know. Pick your vet’s brain and follow their suggested protocol,” Horner says.

3. Invest in good cattle handling facilities. Properly designed and maintained handling facilities make cattle working easier. Easy jobs get done and good facilities

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lead to fewer injuries. “You can’t put a price on your family’s safety,” he says.

4. Invest in good fences for weaning. Bawling calves bring less money at the sale barn, so do the extra work. Wean calves before selling. Buyers pay more for weaned calves.

5. Carry 50% extra hay inventory. Add 50% more hay stock once and rotate out hay yearly. The carrying cost is a good investment, “That’s your drought insurance and it is easier than finding hay, and it makes life less stressful,” says Horner.

6. Do soil tests. A soil test will tell you if you need to add nutrients to boost yields. Lime is a cheap, undervalued nutrient.

7. Convert some pastures to native warm-season grasses. Warm-season grasses make your operation more drought-resilient, need less fertilizer, boost summer calf gains and can improve herd reproduction performance. State and federal incentives are available to plant natives.

8. Convert to rotational grazing. Rotational grazing systems make managing cattle and forages easier. A system allows producers to mitigate drought, improve soil health, increase forage production and extend the grazing period. Contact the Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture at https://cra.missouri.edu for more information on federal cost-share funds for rotational grazing.

9. Understand risk insurance programs. Study MU Extension publications “Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Insurance in Missouri” (https://extension. missouri.edu/g457) and “Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance” (https://extension.missouri.edu/g459), and work with a trusted insurance agent. PRF insures against drought. LRP insures against low prices.

10. Seek the advice of a farm tax preparer. The IRS has new resources to measure compliance. Talk to your tax preparer to make sure your farm is bulletproof. Comply with reporting rules for contractors and laborers who need to receive 1099 or W-2 forms.

Another Record Month for Pork Exports to Mexico - Beef Exports Show Modest Rebound

Source: USMEF

U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September, led by stronger demand in Mexico and Taiwan.

Monster year continues for pork to Mexico; strong October rebound in Colombia

October pork exports totaled 245,345 metric tons, up 3% year-over-year and the largest since June, valued at $688.2 million – down 2% from a year ago. Shipments to leading market Mexico reached new highs for both volume and value, while exports to Colombia were the largest since mid-2022 and achieved the highest value in nearly two years. October exports to Central America were among the largest on record and included recordlarge shipments to Guatemala. Exports also increased year-over-year to the Dominican Republic, South Korea and Oceania.

For the first 10 months of 2023, pork exports increased 9% from a year ago to 2.38 million metric tons, with value up 6% to $6.66 billion.

“At a time when the U.S. pork industry needs to maximize revenue, I run out of superlatives when talking about the remarkable demand we are seeing in Mexico,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Pork exports are also achieving excellent growth across the Western Hemisphere and retaking market share in the Asia-Pacific.”

Bright spots for October beef exports include Mexico, Taiwan, Central America

Beef exports totaled 104,446 mt in October, down 17% from a year ago but 6% above the low volume posted in

September. Export value was $836 million, down 11% year-over-year but 5% higher than September. October exports posted significant year-over-year increases in Mexico, Central America (including a record volume for Costa Rica), Taiwan, Europe and Africa, but continued to trend lower to Japan, South Korea and China.

January-October exports of U.S. beef reached 1.08 million metric tons, down 13% from the record pace of 2022, while value fell 17% to $8.32 billion.

“On the beef side, economic headwinds in our largest Asian markets continue to weigh on demand, as consumers trade down to lower-priced proteins,” Halstrom said. “The recovery in Asia’s foodservice sector has been limited, but we remain hopeful that it will accelerate in 2024. Recent efforts to jump-start economic activity in these countries and address weakened currencies could also improve the business climate.”

Lamb exports trend lower in October

While achieving growth in Central America, October exports of U.S. lamb trended lower overall, falling 47% from a year ago in volume (182 mt) and 28% in value ($1.13 million). Through the first 10 months of the year, lamb exports fell 11% to 2,054 metric tons, while value declined 12% to $10.7 million. Exports increased to Central America (driven by growth in Costa Rica and Guatemala), Japan and the Middle East, but these results were offset by lower shipments to the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada.

A detailed summary of the January-October export results for U.S. beef, pork and lamb, including marketspecific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.

For questions, please email Joe Schuele or call 303-5470030.

Hereford Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Annual AHA Meeting

KANSAS CITY. Mo. – Phil and Joyce Ellis; Chrisman, Ill.; Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo.; and Vern and Jerry Rausch, Hoven, S.D; were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 21 in Kansas City, Mo., during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference.

The Hall of Fame honor recognizes leaders and breeders who have influenced the trajectory and advancement of the Hereford breed.

Phil and Joyce Ellis

Phil and Joyce Ellis, Chrisman, Ill., are the owners of Ellis Farms (EFBeef Cattle Genetics). Phil was raised on a registered polled Hereford farm, started by his father. It was there that his love for Hereford cattle began, as he raised cattle and traveled to national shows. Joyce is a fifth-generation Hereford breeder, growing up on the Lanthus Stock Farm near Lowell, Ind.

Phil and Joyce are leaders. Phil served on the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) Board of Directors. Phil was a founding member of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association. Joyce was a founding member of the National Organization of Poll-ettes, a member of the APHA Vision 2000 Committee and was an APHA signatory Board member of the merger for the APHA and AHA Associations.

Marty Lueck

Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo., grew up in Minnesota and is the oldest of seven children. Lueck got his start in the livestock industry at an early age, raising game birds.

Lueck graduated from high school and moved to Springfield, Mo., to attend Baptist Bible College before transferring to Missouri State University, where he met his future wife, Vicki. They married and had two sons, Eric and Ryan.

Lueck’s introduction to the Hereford breed came from Dr. Joe Viebrock, and his wife, Gail. Throughout college, Lueck worked for the couple, assisting with Dr. Viebrock’s veterinary practice and their herd of Hereford cattle. He went on to take the herd manager position at Eagle Claw Ranch, Branson, Mo. In 1981, Lueck was hired as the Journagan Ranch manager by Leo and Jean Journagan. With guidance from Lueck, the Journagans made major changes to their herd and

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Phil and Joyce Ellis; Chrisman, Ill.; Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo.; and Vern and Jerry Rausch, Hoven, S.D; were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 21 in Kansas City, Mo., during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference.

hosted their first production sale in 1985. Over the decades, the ranch continued to build its cow herd with Lueck at the helm.

In 2010, Leo and Jean Journagan gifted the ranch and the registered Hereford herd to Missouri State University. The donation of the ranch to the university transformed the Darr College of Agriculture; students now have access to a unique educational site and more opportunities to pursue careers in beef production or natural resources and wildlife management. The ranch hosted their 32nd sale in October. Lueck’s influence on the university runs deep, from mentoring students to maintaining one of the best Hereford herds in the country.

“I have witnessed Marty providing lectures to large classes, to visits with individuals having all expertise levels, all with the same degree of high energy and enthusiasm,” writes Anson Elliott, Dean Emeritus, Darr College of Agriculture, in his letter to the selection committee. “He demonstrates being a lifelong learner who is constantly in the process of improving every aspect of a successful ranch.”

Beyond the ranch, Lueck has judged national shows from Reno, Nev., to Harrisburg, Pa., and many state and regional shows. He has served in leadership positions for the Missouri Hereford Association, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Show-Me Select Heifer Program and Missouri Beef Industry Council. He is constantly working to improve the world around him.

Lueck was voted onto the APHA Board of Directors in 1988, and in 1995, he was appointed to the committee for the merger with the AHA. In 2009, Marty was elected to the AHA Board of Directors. He is one of the only individuals to hold a position on both Boards. Additionally, Lueck was an instrumental part of hosting the 2014 AHA Genetic Summit at Missouri State University.

For 42 years, Lueck has managed the Journagan Ranch. There’s no doubt his leadership, guidance and dedication to the Hereford breed has impacted countless lives and will be felt for years to come.

Vern and Jerry Rausch

Vern and Jerry Rausch have been partners in Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D., since they were 10 years old. Faith, family and Herefords are three things synonymous with the Rausch family, which now welcomes the fourth generation of cattlemen into the operation. The ranch’s Hereford roots trace back to 1946, when Vern and Jerry’s parents, along with their older siblings, sold their flock of sheep and bought their first registered Hereford cows to form Rausch Herefords. At 10 years old, Jerry and Vern both received their first Hereford heifer as a reward for doing chores and taking care of the farm animals. They earned more heifers in lieu of wages until they were 21.

Herefords are Vern and Jerry’s passion. The brothers work together, combining their own unique talents and abilities to raise and manage one of the largest registered Hereford herds in the U.S., while bringing the next generations of hard working, talented family members into the fold.

MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline January 16

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2024. The application form can be found on the fair’s website.

Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by January 16, 2024. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and three additional copies.

These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies supporting Youth in Agriculture. A total of 55 scholarships amounting to $93,000, the largest amount ever, were awarded in 2023.

The following scholarships will be awarded in 2024:

one $5,000 S. Wayne Yokley Platinum Scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $3,500 Sharon Topliff Scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker

Genetics, four $2,500 supreme scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation, and numerous $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters.

Applicants must be high school seniors, active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA, and have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Selected students must enroll fall and/or spring semester immediately following graduation from high school at an accredited community college, college or university.

Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors, hometown supporters and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions. A portion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the scholarship program. Sponsors and buyers are listed at www.mostatefair.com.

Additional support is also provided by The Hayden Freedom Foundation, Guesa Grandstand Concessions, Missouri State Fair Foundation and Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners.

Happy New Year!

The holidays and harmony of 2023 are officially behind us, and the 2024 legislative session and elections are squarely in our future. Our days of friends and frivolity are now filled with reading bills, providing testimony to committees, and visiting with legislators.

We ended the year focusing on taxes. Per state statute, the Missouri State Tax Commission is charged with assessing agricultural land values and proposing a corresponding tax increase or reduction. The commission held a public hearing in December to hear from all stakeholders to ascertain information necessary to make its recommendation.

The recommendation begins with a formula written in state statute. The statutorily determined formula computed a 32.8% increase on land grades 5-8 and a more than 1% decrease on land grades 1-4. Without commissioner input or oversight, crop ground would experience a slight property tax decrease and pasture ground would be assessed a huge increase.

The agricultural community joined together to share the current state of agriculture and its markets. Making compelling statements focusing on economic realities and future trends, all presenters justified Missouri Cattlemen’s Association position in advocating for no increase in current tax rates.

A concerning aspect was the appearance of numerous county assessors. While only those from Howell and Iron Counties testified, many others were in attendance. They questioned the fairness of Missouri’s property tax system and suggested the assessment process needs reworked to ensure equity.

While many times in government we believe less is more, this is not one of them. We are grateful to have commissioners who understand the dynamic economic circumstances Missouri producers face.

Commissioners Victor Callahan, MCA’s Debbi McGinnis and Gary Romine inquired about cost of inputs, inflation impacts, interest rates, drought effects, export markets, and more. While we don’t know the decision the commissioners will make as we write this article, we do applaud their dedication to the state and Missouri’s farm and ranch families.

Stopping this property tax increase is just one of several priorities MCA will be focusing on this session. Topics like food labeling, nuisance lawsuits, eminent domain, and initiative petition reform also will mandate much time for your organization in the five months ahead. We look forward to seeing you in the Capitol. Stay warm!

Nancy and Cooper

SALE REPORTS

Wright Charolais The Fall Event

11.4.23 • Kearney, MO

1 Donor ....................................................... Avg. $14,000

6 1/2 Open Heifers ...................................... Avg. $10,308

19 Bred Heifers

7 Fall Cow Calf Pairs

12 Bred Cows

45 1/2 Females

20 Bulls

$5,487

$4,680

$5,650

Ridder Farms Family Values

Female Dispersal & Bull Sale

12.2.23 • Hermann, MO

1 1/4 Herd Sires .......................................... Avg. $16,600

41 Spring Calving Cows Avg. $4,304

6 Cow-Calf Pairs Avg. $4,017

20 Bred Heifers Avg. $3,925

3 Long-Yearling Bulls Avg. $3,250

71 1/4 Lots Avg. $4,345

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SALE CALENDAR

Jan. 13 Red-Land Cattle 2nd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Bagwell, TX

Jan. 20 MC A Seedstock Auction at Convention, Osage Beach, MO

Jan. 20 Cow Camp Sale, Lost Springs, KS

Jan. 22 Gardiner Angus Ranch Early Bird Bull Sale, Ashland, KS

Jan. 26 Drake Simmental Bull and Female Sale, Centerville, IA

Jan. 27 Nichols Farms Sale, Bridgewater, IA

Jan. 27 Jauer Dependable Genetics Sale, H inton, IA

Feb. 3 Loonan Stock Farm 45th Anniversary Production Sale, Corning, IA

Feb. 10 J&N Ranch Black Hereford 40th Production Sale, Leavenworth, KS

Feb. 17 Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO

Feb. 17 Gilbert Cattle Co Sale, Oldfield, MO

Feb. 23 Jamison Herefords Bull Sale, Quinter, KS

Feb. 24 Galaxy Beef Sale, Macon, MO

Feb. 24 Missouri Angus Breeders Futurity Sale, Columbia, MO

Feb. 24 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO

March 1 Express Ranches Spring Bull Sale, Yukon, OK

March 2 Mead Farms Spring Sale, Versailles, MO

March 2 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, AR

March 2 Gibbs Farms Sale, Ranburne, AL

March 4 Buck Ridge Cattle Co. Sale, S eymour, MO

March 9 H illtop Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, JRS, Carthage, MO

March 9 Sampson Annual Bull Sale, Kirksville, MO

March 9 Wright Charolais Bull Sale, Kearney, MO

March 9 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO

March 9 Soaring Eagle Farms Bull Sale, Springfield, MO

March 10 Flickerwood Angus Sale, Jackson MO

March 14 Henke Farms Sale, Salisbury, MO

March 15 Marshall & Fenner Farms Sale, Boonville, MO

March 16 Valley Oaks Spring Sale, Warsaw, MO

March 16 Falling Timber Farm Sale, Marthasville, MO

March 16 Brinkley Angus Ranch Sale, Green City, MO

March 16 Express Honor Roll Sale, Yukon, OK

March 16 Mississippi Valley Angus Sale, Cuba, MO

March 16 Bradley Cattle Bull & Bred Female Sale, Springfield, MO

March 16 Windy Hill Charolais Open House, Cedar Hill, MO

March 16 Wild Indian Acres Annual Spring Bull Sale, Carthage, MO

March 17 Briarwood Angus Farms Spring Sale, Butler, MO

March 17 A pril Valley Farms Sale, L eavenworth, KS

March 18 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale, Nevada, MO

March 23 Worthington Angus Sale, Dadeville, MO

March 23 8 Story Farms 4th Annual Production Sale, Gallatin, MO

March 23 3C Cattle Co Sale, Carrollton, MO

March 23

Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO

March 25 Oleen Brothers Production Sale, D wight, KS

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April 1

Sweiger Farms Bull Sale, Maysville, MO

Brockmere Sale, New Cambria, MO

April 4 Hunter Angus Show Heifer Sale, Fair Grove, MO

April 5 Meyer Cattle Co. Sale Bowling Green, MO

April 6 Four State Angus Association Sale Springfield, MO

April 6 Gardiner Angus Ranch Spring Production Sale, Ashland, KS

April 6 Peterson Farms Bull Sale, Mountain Grove, MO

April 9 Sydenstricker Influence Sale, New Cambria, MO

April 13 Lucas Cattle Co. Sale, Cross Timbers, MO

April 15 Jim D. Bellis Family Polled Hereford Production Sale, Aurora, MO

April 18-19 NextGen Cattle Co. Flint Hills Spring Classic Sale, Paxico, KS

April 20 New Day Genetics Sale, Salem, MO

April 27 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Sale, West Plains, MO

April 27 Cow Camp Ranch Turn Out Sale, L ost Springs, KS

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