Lafayette County Cattlemen

The Lafayette County Cattlemen met Tuesday, November 29, at the Mayview Community Building for the first in their series of educational meetings. Lance Groce and Jon Roberts of MFA, Inc., presented the program and moderated a question and answer session with those attending. A brief board meeting was held following refreshments. The next educational program will be held on January 31 at the Mayview Community Building beginning at 7 p.m. The program on 2023 input costs, land values and rental rates will be presented by MU Extension Ag Business Specialist Katie Neuner. Any interested producers are invited to attend.

Two Lafayette County Cattlemen members had steers placing in the top ten of the “Top 100” Profitability

Challenge. Wabash Angus (the Neuner family) and Silver Springs Ranch (the Harris family) placed fifth and sixth respectively.

Members grilled 200 ribeye steaks for sandwiches at the Ray-Carroll Co-op annual meeting held Tuesday, December 6, at the American Legion Building in Higginsville. Thanks to S & P Quality Meats in Marshall for providing excellent steaks for us!

Beef stick bundles were popular stocking stuffer items at the Lexington Craft Fair held December 3 at the school. Thanks to Sherie Neuner for selling them at her booth.