February 2023 - Missouri Beef Cattleman

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Volume 52 - Issue 2 (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056)

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Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

MCA Website: www.mocattle.com

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

Macey Hurst •MBC Editor/Production Artist Macey@mocattle.com

Courtney Collins, Manager of Membership– Ext 231 Courtney@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 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

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

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

Region 3: Open -

Region 4: Deb T hummel, 12601 Hwy. 46 Sher idan, MO 64486 • 660-541-2606

Region 5: Alex Haun, 1031 SW 600 Rd

Holden, MO 64040 • 816-345-0005

Region 6: War ren Love, 8381 NE Hwy ZZ

Osceola, MO 64776 • 417-830-1950

Region 7: Josh Wor thington, P.O. Box 246

Dadeville, MO 65635 • 417-844-2601

Darrin Adwell, Ravenwood, MO

Jake Agee, Agee Ag LLC, Pleasant Hope, MO

Darin Alexander, Ava, MO

Jeremiah Alley, TCC Cattle Co, Cedar Hill, MO

Bailey Andrews, Aurora, MO

Hannah Andrews, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

Cory Ault, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

Pheonix Bahnmiller, Ford Land, MO

MacKenzie Baker, Kirksville, MO

Guy Black, Guy & Hilary Black, Jefferson City, MO

Cody Bolfing, California, MO

Jim Boone, Lewistown, MO

Oaville Brinker, New Haven, MO

Sean Casperson, Marshfield, MO

Mitch Chapman, Grain Valley, MO

Brynlee Cobb, Elkland, MO

Gracie Cook, Marshfield, MO

Tucker Cook, Jamestown, MO

Jerry Eckstein, Beaufort Ag Supply, Beaufort, MO

Hala Edquist, Mountain Grove, MO

Lucas Estal, Seymour, MO

Brent Foster, Foster Farms, Weaubleau, MO

Paxton Foster, Foster Farms, Weaubleau, MO

Neil Glass, Glass Farms, Jackson, MO

Jeff & Amber Hardison, Double H Cattle, Elkland, MO

John Harrell, Maple Leaf Lane Farms, Troy, MO

Lilley Heitman, Shallow Creek Farm, Old Monroe, MO

Scott Hill, Scott Hill Farms, Miller, MO

Daryl & Whitney Hively, Goodman, MO

Aiden Hughey, Conway, MO

Sheila Hunt, RHB Ranch, Grant City, MO

Brynli Inman-Sonnenfelt, Follow Thru Farms, Taneyville, MO

Abigale Jackson, College of the Ozarks, Hollister, MO

Lydia Jackson, College of the Ozarks, Hollister, MO

Craig Jones, JA4 Cattle LLC, Kansas City, MO

Steve Jones, Mount Vernon, MO

Cody Kissinger, Ash Grove, MO

John Lindsay, L-Bow Farms, Amoret, MO

Glen Marsh, Mountain Grove, MO

Hailie Maynaep, Marionville, MO

Brad Mclaughlin, Madsen Cattle, Odessa, MO

Adam Mershon, Buckner, MO

David Mershon, Buckner, MO

DJ, Monaghan, Monaghan Cattle Company, Ashland, MO

Sherie Neuner, Lexington, MO

Cameon Ohmes, De Soto, KS

Joseph Ohmes, De Soto, KS

Micah O’Malley, College of the Ozarks, Butler, MO

Readon Perryman, Conway, MO

Donna Peterson, Bolivar, MO

Grady Privett, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

Kaden Raley, College of the Ozarks, Wentworth, MO

Joel Robertson, College of the Ozarks, Powersite, MO

Gabrielle Rohrbach, California, MO

Eric Roller, Rocky Comfort, MO

Lillian Royer, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

Scarlett Sanders, Marshfield, MO

Scott & Yvonne Sanders, Emerald Ranch, Stella, MO

Anna Sheets, Falcon, MO

Blake Shelton, Conway, MO

Robert Shuffleboptham, Grovespring, MO

Eric Siebeneck, Eugene, MO

Jason Stanek, Parks-Stanek LLC, Fair Play, MO

Scott Steele, Steele’s Fine Custom Meats, Jefferson City, MO

Jared Stubblefield, Lonedoll, MO

Daniel Swem, Neosho, MO

Maisie Totten, Marshfield, MO

Ben Woolsey, Turkey Track Land and Cattle, Summersville, MO

Dusty Turner, Master Hand, Edmond, OK

Allie Tyndall, Ironton, MO

Baylee Wade, Paris, MO

Kayla Ward, Marshfield, MO

Lora White, Anderson, MO

Quincy Wiegand, Cario, MO

Ron Wilils, Willis Farms, King City, MO

Elijah Wilson, College of the Ozarks, Crane, MO

Keith Wingard, Wingard Farms, Pleasant Hill, MO

Landon Wright, Wright Cattle, Fair Play, MO

Avery Zentz, Brashear, MO

See the MCA Membership Form on page 87.

President’s Perspective

with David Dick

Very Successful Convention!

As I write this, we have all returned home from the 55th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. The annual gathering was excellent! Weather was cooperative, many came and enjoyed, some were honored for their achievements and successes, and others were there for the first time. Scholarships were awarded, the winning FFA speech was presented and a new queen was crowned. The next year’s policy priorities were discussed, debated and decided. The trade show with its new floor plan was excellent! Many vendors, products, and services were available to our membership for their education and the benefit of their operations and cattle at home. Many speakers and presentations were available, and the individuals presenting did so with exceptional ability.

I have been to a lot of conventions over time, and this one seems to stand out as far as quality of content presented. Now, I know you are thinking that I would say this since I was Convention Committee Chairman this year. But the Convention Committee gives a lot of direction, thought, and discussion, as well as careful selections, all based on member suggestions. My thanks go to them for certain – it was their path and vision that made the convention successful. The other big, huge THANK YOU goes to the staff and volunteers who made it all work and achieved the successful experience for all. Mike likes for the event and all things connected to come off without a hitch and appear as seamless as possible. He will tell you, and correctly so, that there were issues and errors. I will tell you that is true, but they were handled as quickly and simply as possible. Mike, I want to THANK YOU in particular as conventions are no easy task given the number of people involved, as well as anything else that could happen. To our staff – Lisa, Lauren, Shaye, Macey, Jack, Aly, of course Courtney for her first convention, and all the volunteers and 4-H and FFA members that assisted, HATS OFF and THANK YOU! With all of this and the support of

MCA President

our partners and sponsors, it was one of the best conventions I have been part of!

Now it’s on to the business at hand. We have a new vice president in Jeff Reed. Welcome to a new level of responsibility and experience for which I believe you are wellsuited! You join the other officers as we move forward into this new year – Chuck as president-elect, Charlie as secretary, Marvin as Treasurer and Bruce as past president.

The Executive Committee kicks off Cattlemen at the Capitol shortly after our return from convention. We will acquaint ourselves with the newly elected legislators and those now on committees and committee chairs. We will get an idea of the pre-filed bills and remind those we talk to of the association’s priorities and issues. This is one of the most successful pieces of the association’s advocacy efforts – your voice in the place where it is vitally important. Decisions and discussions here affect all of us and our operations. That is why your presence at the Capitol are vital to all that we are there and have our voices heard. When your region has its turn, show up! Be present! Participate and put forward our voice and input on issues as they move through committees and both houses. This aspect of the association is vitally important! Don’t be afraid; you will be among friends, and we will give direction on who we need to visit. So, participate and become a part of the success. We all need you!

As I conclude, we are preparing to participate in the National Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. We will be discussing issues affecting our industry on a broader national level. Until next time, remember – come, participate and be part of your MCA success!

Straight Talk

with Mike Deering

The Gathering

This association finished the best Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show I have ever had the privilege of hosting. It was certainly packed full of some of the best speakers we’ve ever had. Our Cattlemen’s Education Series featured timely topics that had attendees jockeying for a front-row seat. Our general session speaker, Gregg Doud, had attendees focused and attentive. It got even better when Doud joined the one and only Jay Truitt and Dr. Scott Brown for a back-and-forth with Brownfield Network’s Meghan Grebner. But it wasn’t the educational seminars that made this the best convention.

We listened to trade show vendors from the previous year. We redesigned the layout of the trade show floor to allow for a better flow of traffic. We also hosted more activities and sessions at the trade show. Our sponsors and trade show vendors truly make the convention possible. This was the very first time in my decade with this association that I didn’t hear a single, solitary complaint from vendors. But it wasn’t the trade show that made this the best convention.

Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation presented 29 youths with $1,000 scholarships. The Missouri CattleWomen crowned a new beef queen. We again partnered with Missouri FFA to host the largest commodity speaking contest in the state. For the second year, we hosted the Missouri Collegiate Cattlemen’s Showdown where collegiate members cuss and discuss hot topics in our industry. The Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association leadership and members were the face of the convention working hard to make it a success. Yet, it wasn’t the youth engagement and empowerment that made this the best convention.

The people who attend every single year and the first-time attendees were networking with one another and developing lifelong friendships. Bruce Mershon passed the president’s gavel to David Dick. The membership elected Jeff Reed, Wayne County, as their new vice president. We had past

Executive Vice President

interns, Jack Long and Allie Lock, travel back to Missouri from Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C., just to help out because they believe in this association. MCW Past President Donnia Besher and others hosted a baby shower for my little girl, Margaret Elizabeth. The love for Julie and our family was not taken for granted, even though health concerns kept my crew at home. The people who are MCA make the convention what it is every single year. It’s always my biggest regret that I don’t have time to sit and socialize with many of you. While our people are the very best, that’s not what made this convention the best.

What made this convention the best in my opinion is how we got here. We were short-staffed, down from four fulltime people in the office to just two. We were outmatched and underestimated. A huge shout out to our so-called (she’s more) administrative assistant for picking up the pieces and delivering. Lisa Stockhorst’s dedication to this association is unparalleled. While there were mistakes, she carried on and delivered. We also owe a shout-out to our intern, Shaye Siegel; our temporary manager of membership, Lauren Gilbert; and Macey Hurst, who still contracts with us and keeps us on track with communications. Lisa and I are thrilled to welcome Courtney Collins to our team who will be the full-time manager of membership for this association. Sometimes how you got there is more important than anything else, and I am proud of our team for hosting an outstanding event for our members. As I have said many times before, setbacks are setups for comebacks.

Regional Range Report

by Courtney Collins, MCA Manager of Membership

Cannonball!

Cannonball! That’s exactly how I started my journey as the new manager of membership for this association on January 2. Four days after walking into the building, I was at Margaritaville for the 55th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show where I met hundreds of new faces. “You are really jumping in feet first,” was a frequent comment I heard. I told everyone that it was more of a cannonball for me.

I grew up in Ashland, Missouri, four miles east of the Columbia Regional Airport, in a little community called Englewood. I grew up on a 54-acre farm alongside my parents and two brothers. The farm has been in our family since 1917. We run a small herd of momma cows and recently started selling freezer beef. I also have two amazing daughters, Jaymie and Harlee, and a little boy, Timber. I grew up showing, & I am excited that my kiddos will get to experience it as well. There are now six head of calves in the barn; if you are ever bored come on over and grab a comb.

Just a mile down the road from my momma and daddy’s house is another family farm. It has been part of my family since 1903. Papa, Ron White, and Grams, Marilyn White, have lived there for years. My papa plays a HUGE part in my love for the beef industry. Growing up, you would find me attached to my papa’s hip in the pasture as much as possible. He would let me tag along to feed hay or check for new babies. I also got to ride with him over to Callaway when we took the feeder calves to sell. Some of my best memories came from when we were in the pasture or barn. He lit the fire to the passion I have for the beef industry, and I will be forever grateful.

Part of my job here at MCA is to be engaged with the members on all fronts. I will be attending different county meetings to share information with members about upcoming events, membership recruitment

Region 1 VP - Joseph Lolli

Region 2 VP - Anita Vanderwert

Region 3 VP - Open

Region 4 VP - Deb Thummel

strategies and how to be more involved in the industry. I am working closely with our regional vice presidents and our Executive Committee on membership recruitment and retention. Our leadership team this year is bar none. We have an outstanding team that is ready to lead us into the next year, and I urge everyone to reach out to one of the leaders and see how you can be more involved. You will also find me attending a lot of Junior Programs that are put on through MCA and MJCA.

My hope is that when you see me you come say hi. I love seeing people who share the same love and passion I do for the industry. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything. You can find all my contact information on our website at www.mocattle.org. Until we meet, it’s time for me to go make another big splash!

Region 5 VP - Alex Haun

Region 6 VP - Warren Love

Region 7 VP - Josh Worthington

At-Large Rep. - John Cauthorn

What’s Cookin’ at the

Missouri Beef House

By Beef House Team

Sign - Sold!

Our winning bidder at the 55th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention live auction at Margaritaville Lake Resort held January 6-8, 2023, was Rodney Drenon and sons, Jake and Blake, of Windsor Livestock Auction for the Custom Metal Art Sign at the MCA Beef House patio entrance. Thanks to the generosity and sponsorship of LAG Industries, the Beef House Patio Entrance will continue to have new Custom Metal Art Signs on display on a yearly basis. “Since we share a common vision and a continuing commitment to work together for the good of agriculture, we appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Cattlemen.” The Brackmans of LAG Industries in La Monte, Missouri, have partnered with the Beef House to bring a unique opportunity to the highest bidder — the chance to put your name or business on a 9” x 48” metal sign. Guidelines say the Custom Metal Art Signs will be on display for a year and will become the buyer’s possession at the end of the year. The buyer cannot be a competitor of the MCA Beef House or LAG Industries, and design details will be worked out by the buyer in cooperation with LAG Industries and the Beef House. We auction the patio entrance/north-side sign at each convention with the proceeds to benefit the Missouri Cattlemen Foundation (MCF) with the mission is to promote the educational development of rural youth by

aiding injured children, providing farm safety training, leadership programs, and scholarships. Thank you to the Drenons for your bid and support at Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation auction!

We will auction the Beef House patio entrance/southside sign opportunity at the MCA Past-President’s Steak Fry and PAC Auction in June. The proceeds will benefit the MCA’s Political Action Committee (PAC), which has the purpose of being involved in the political process by supporting those elected officials who support the beef industry, as well as those issues that directly impact the nature of the beef business. Mark your calendar now for June 10, 2023, and be ready to make a bid on this unique opportunity for a Custom Metal Art Sign with your name or business to be displayed June to June at the MCA Beef House patio entrance!

Did you know that LAG Industries also designs and makes MCA Lifetime Member Signs? A BIG THANKS goes to Bart, Brenda, Brad, and Nicole Brackman and family and employees for their time, energy, talents, and partnership! If you want to know more about LAG Industries, go to lagind.com, LAG Industries on Facebook or call 660-347-5413.

Thought for the Month: “Roses are red, violets are blue. The steak’s on the grill waiting for you!”

MU Extension Planning Budgets Can Aid Farmers

Source: Extension News

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As farms continue to see increased input costs and fluctuating returns in 2023, proper planning and decision-making will be critical for the year ahead. Updated enterprise planning budgets from University of Missouri Extension can help producers manage costs and project revenue for their operations.

More than 30 interactive budgets and calculators are available for livestock, row crop and forage enterprises. Customized to Missouri growing conditions and economic factors, these tools can equip producers with tools to evaluate their operation’s scale and profitability, said MU Extension agricultural business specialist Jennifer Lutes.

“Our planning budgets give producers the opportunity to plan for economic sustainability of their operations and really articulate what their farm will look like going into the next growing or marketing year,” Lutes said. “As we look ahead to another year of increased expenses and volatility, we see our budgets as a critical piece of the farm management toolkit.”

Producers can tailor each budget to fit their farm and understand the cost structure for each enterprise. Equipped with this information, they can then determine how to best control input costs, set price targets for the year or adjust enterprise sizing for maximum profitability.

Unique growing conditions, economic factors and crop types across the Show-Me State require more than a blanket approach to farm management, notes MU Extension ag business specialist David Reinbott.

In addition to statewide budgets, customized crop budgets and irrigation investment tools are available for producers specifically in southeastern Missouri. Cotton,

rice, peanuts, milo and other regional crops are included in the suite of budget tools, Reinbott said.

Producers in the Missouri Bootheel can leverage crop budgets specifically tailored to their region as they make sound management decisions in 2023, he said.

“Our tailored budgets for the Bootheel give these producers invaluable tools as they evaluate and make management decisions for operations that we just don’t see elsewhere in the state,” Reinbott said. “These resources are one of a kind.”

Missouri’s enterprise budgets are prepared each year by University of Missouri Extension and can be downloaded for free. Find budgets at muext.us/ MissouriAgBudgets.

Download crop budgets for southeastern Missouri at muext.us/SEMOAgBudgets.

American Gelbvieh Association Elects Board of Directors

Members of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the board of directors at the annual membership meeting held December 9, 2022, during the AGA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Newly elected board members are David Larson, Clearbrook, Minnesota; Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kansas; and Cory Voss, Bruning, Nebraska. Reelected to serve a second term were Mark Covington, Montrose, Colorado, and Tom Vehige, Billings, Missouri.

The AGA board of directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2023. Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota, was elected president. Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colorado, was elected vice president. Derek Martin, Kinsley, Kansas, was elected secretary, and William McIntosh, Georgetown, Kentucky, was elected treasurer.

Other members of the board include: Dustin Aherin, Jefferson, South Dakota; Todd Bicket, DVM, Chickamauga, Georgia; Zack Butler, Milton, Tennessee; Gary Felger, Lohman, Missouri; Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colorado; and Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah.

Retiring members of the 2022 AGA board of directors were John Carrel, Columbus, Missouri; Leland Clark, Barnard, Kansas; and Klint Sickler, Gladstone, North

Dakota. The AGA thanks those members for their years of service on the AGA board of directors.

The American Gelbvieh Association is a progressive beef cattle breed association representing 1,100 members and approximately 40,000 cows assessed annually in a performance-oriented total herd reporting system.

Back row (left to right): Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn.; David Larson, Clearbrook, Minn.; Brent Overmiller,Smith Center, Kan.; Cory Voss, Bruning, Neb.; Gary Felger, Lohman, Mo,; Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah; Dustin Aherin, Jefferson, S.D.; Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colo. Front row (left to right): Mark Covington, Montrose, Colo.; Treasurer William McIntosh, Georgetown, Ky.; Vice President Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colo.; President Lori Maude, Hermosa, S.D.; Secretary Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kan.; Tom Vehige, Billings, Mo.; Executive Director Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb.

John and Laurie Burbank Named AGA 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) will again recognize dedicated members that have been influential figures in the Gelbvieh breed. The 2023 AGA Hall of Fame inductees are John and Laurie Burbank of St. Catharine, Missouri. The Burbanks were presented the award at the awards banquet during the 52nd Annual AGA National Convention, which took place December 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Members of the AGA since the early 1980s, the Burbanks have been ardent supporters of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed. John served on the board of directors during pivotal changes in the association, including the introduction of SmartCross crossbreeding and the adoption of electronic registration. Additionally, John served as president of the AGA in 1999 and provided industry insight and focus to the board as the breed chartered new waters in developing a trademarked hybrid.

As one of the first in the breed to promote polled Gelbvieh bulls, the Burbanks continue to focus on providing both improved genetics and service to their customers.

Thinking bigger than their own personal operation, the Burbanks saw a need with seedstock producers in different areas to cooperate to sell bulls and females. This led John and Laurie to establish Seedstock Plus, a marketing cooperative that boasts 33-members throughout eight states. Today, the program is driven to provide more value to commercial cow-calf producers through Seedstock Plus members’ premium genetics.

“John and Laurie have a passion for the continued improvement of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed,” shares Lori Maude. “They support the future of the

breed and believe in giving young Gelbvieh breeders the opportunity to experience the beef industry on a larger stage. They have dedicated years to building a program and helping other producers be successful.”

Congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, John and Laurie Burbank.

The American Gelbvieh Association is a progressive beef cattle breed association representing 1,100 members and approximately 40,000 cows assessed annually in a performance-oriented total herd reporting system.

The American Gelbvieh Association’s 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees are John and Laurie Burbank, St. Catharine, Missouri. Pictured above (left to right): John Burbank and Laurie Burbank.

Gelbvieh Rises to the Challenge of Carcass Data

Source: American Gelbvieh AssociationMegan Underwood, M.S.

The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) has two programs that work to increase the volume of carcass data and provides members the opportunity to participate in breed improvement. The Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Steer Contest is aimed at increasing the flow of sire-identified carcass data into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) database to assist in improving carcass traits of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. The AGF Steer Challenge allows Foundation supporters to donate the earning from a steer to benefit breed improvement efforts.

Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kansas, is an annual participant in the AGF Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge and uses the data collected to make selection decisions in their herd.

“We use the contest to collect a lot of data and keep us in line. I think it’s one of the most valuable things the AGF does and it’s a wonderful opportunity to verify the genetics in your herd,” said Leland Clark, Post Rock Cattle Company.

While marbling score is not the main focus of the operation, the data collected has given an understanding of how the genetics perform in the feedlot and on the rail.

“We have learned a lot from participating in the contest. A couple of years ago, we had a bull that by his ultrasound data on his calves told us we had more marbling than the bull was showing on his carcass EPDs. So, we sent a group of six head in a herd sire group to the contest and sure enough, he won the sire group award and had the high individual,” explained Clark. “The contest verified the ultrasound data and when we turned the carcass data into the AGA, his EPDs now reflect the carcass traits he has.”

The data collected throughout the contest allows operations to see their genetics in different stages of the production cycle and determine the direction of their selection decisions.

“The main part of the success that our steers had is just picking the right kind of base cowherd. Cows that have real rib, the ability to gain some flesh, actual base width about them, and real yield,” explained Kyle Cavalli, Post Rock Cattle Company. “We like marbling in the carcass,

but the ability to gain is really the bottom dollar there. I think that’s paramount to the performance you can see in the data we’ve got back allows us to see how well the herd sires perform and what they’re putting into the calf crop.”

Post Rock Cattle Company encourages all Gelbvieh breeders and commercial cattlemen to participate in the contest as the data collected will only propel the breed forward in the market and genetic accuracy.

2022 Steer Challenge Champions

The results are in, and champions have been awarded in the 2022 American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge. The contest harvested 90 head from 15 participants, awarding $3,625 total in cash prizes and 21 banners sponsored by the AGF.

The steers had an excellent overall performance with an average daily gain of 4.12 pounds per head per day and a dry matter feed conversion of 6.19:1. The AGF extends a special thank you to Kinsley Feeders of Kinsley, Kansas, and Derek Martin, for hosting and supporting the contest.

The steers were harvested at National Beef in Dodge City, Kansas, and sold on the USPB grid. Thank you to Stuart Jarvis for donating the USPB delivery rights. The steers had an average hot carcass weight of 973 pounds with 92% having a yield grade of 1, 2, or 3, 79% grading USDA Prime or USDA Choice, and an overall average marbling score of 479.

Scale & Rail Contest Results

The Scale and Rail Contest awarded $1,625 in cash prizes and 15 banners to outstanding participants in both the Gelbvieh and Balancer divisions.

Champion Average Daily Gain Gelbvieh Steer

Tag: 218J1

Average Daily Gain: 4.78 pounds

Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Yield Grade: 2

Owned By: Post Rock Cattle Co.

Sired By: RNBG 32F9

Champion Average Daily Gain Balancer Steer

Tag: 718

Average Daily Gain: 5.04 pounds

Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Boehler Gelbvieh

Sired By: SB Shootout 725

Champion Carcass Value Gelbvieh Steer

Tag: J1K

Carcass Value: $2,402.37

Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Lucky Cross Ranch

Sired By: VRT Lazy TV Sam U451

Champion Carcass Value Balancer Steer

Tag: 5353

Carcass Value: $2,582.74

Quality Grade: USDA Prime

Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Ed Lavarentz

Sired By: SKF Dunn’s Escander 023E

Champion Pen of Gelbvieh Steers

Pen Value: $6,700.86

Pen Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Pen Yield Grade: 2

Owned By: Post Rock Cattle Co.

Sired By: RNBG 32F9

Champion Pen of Balancer® Steers

Pen Value: $7,071.84

Pen Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Pen Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Post Rock Cattle Co.

Sired By: JRI Probity 254D28

Reserve Champion Pen of Balancer Steers

Pen Value: $6,980.41

Pen Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Pen Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Cedar Top Ranch

Sired By: CCMF Mr. Payweight 19C ET

Steer Challenge Results

Participants of the 2022 Steer Challenge were awarded $2,000 in cash prizes and six banners. All five participants – Boehler Gelbvieh, Flying H Genetics, Grund Beef Genetics, Lucky Cross Ranch, and Wilkinson Gelbvieh – each donated $1,000 to the AGF.

Champion Average Daily Gain

Tag: 718

Average Daily Gain: 5.04 pounds

Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Boehler Gelbvieh

Sired By: SB Shootout 725

Champion Carcass Value

Tag: 718

Carcass Value: $2,429.06

Quality Grade: USDA Choice

Yield Grade: 3

Owned By: Boehler Gelbvieh

Sired By: SB Shootout 725

Congratulations to all the 2022 Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge champions and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. To view complete results and learn more about the contests, visit https://gelbvieh.org/foundation/projects.

For more information on how to participate in the steer challenge, contact Tom Strahm, commercial marketing director at tom@gelbvieh.org.

Q and A: Heart of America Gelbvieh Association President Brad Rumflet

Brad, how many years have you been a Gelbvieh Breeder?

I have been raising and breeding Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle for the past fifteen years.

You mentioned Balancer cattle, can you tell me more about the difference between Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle?

Balancer cattle are a registered hybrid cross of Gelbvieh cattle composed of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh with a balance of Angus or Red Angus. Balancer cattle combine the growth, muscle, leanness, fertility, and longevity with

the carcass qualities of Angus cattle. In addition, we see the hybrid vigor of the blend of the genetic qualities.

Why do you breed Gelbiveh and Balancer cattle over other breeds?

I want calves that are born alive and jump up and nurse, we look for cattle that are good mothers, with milking ability, docility, and raise calves that grow quickly. Feedlots want cattle with genetics that perform both in the feedyard and on the rail. Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle offer that in one package.

Can you tell me more about the Heart of America

Gelbvieh Association?

The HAGA is nonprofit group that supports Gelbvieh breeders through the promotion of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle in the heartland and the development of young producers through the Heart of America Gelbvieh Junior Association (HAGJA). You can meet our members and juniors at trade shows and livestock shows across Missouri. This year HAGA will be represented at the NEMO Ag Show in Kirksville, MO February 4th, the 2023 Western Farm Show in Kansas City, MO February 24-26, the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, MO, and at the Ozark Farm Fest in Springfield, MO in October 6-8th. The association publishes a directory of Gelbvieh

and Balancer breeders each year that is free of charge, to request a free copy, go to our webpage or Facebook page.

To learn more about HAGA visit www.heartofamericagelbvieh.com.

What is new this year for the Heart of

America Gelbvieh Association?

We are proud to announce that Missouri is hosting The 2023 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Western Regional Show at the Jasper County Fairgrounds, Carthage, Missouri May 26-28. This threeday event provides competition and show opportunities on a smaller, more local level for the AGJA members. We look forward to Missouri hosting the event this year and hope you can come out to see the juniors and their hard work.

The association is also pleased to announce that this year we are hosting the HAGA Showcase and Elite Female Online Sale Saturday April 15, 2023. This sale will feature not only Elite Gelbvieh and Balancer females, but each of these females will be eligible for the HAGA Female Futurity Show at the Missouri State Fair. The show is only open to females sold through the Elite Sale and there is over $1,000 in added money for the juniors participating in the Futurity Show.

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COUNTY NEWS

Lafayette County Cattlemen

The Lafayette County Cattlemen were well represented at the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention on January 6-8 at Margaritaville in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Barbara Copenhaver attended meetings for the Missouri Beef Industry Council and helped serve samples of Beef Crostini and Beefy 7-Layer Dip at their booth in the trade show.

Marsha Corbin attended meetings for the MCA Executive Board and the Missouri CattleWomen Board and Annual Meeting where she was elected MCW President for the upcoming year.

John Harris attended the Executive Board meeting on Thursday, presided at the Cow Calf Council meeting as chair on Friday, and attended the MCA Board of Directors meeting Friday afternoon with Kathy Harris and Darrell Neuner.

Darrell and Sherie Neuner were recognized as new lifetime members of MCA with a laser-cut Wabash Angus Farm sign from LAG.

Sunday morning, Marsha Corbin, Darrell and Sherie Neuner, John and Kathy Harris, and Gary and Barb Copenhaver all attended the MCA Annual Meeting.

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Upcoming educational meetings for LCCA are scheduled for February 28 and March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Mayview Community Building.

John Harris, Cow-calf Council chair, along with newly elected President David Dick.

Wabash Angus Farms was recognized for a new lifetime membership in Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen

The January 2023 meeting was called to order by newly elected President Nathan Isakson with 84 members in attendance at the Southwest Research Center Education Building. To kickoff the new year, Philippians 3:13-14 was shared with the crowd as an encouragement for 2023 in the face of drought and other challenges of 2022. Glen Cope provided the evening’s invocation, followed by a steak meal catered by Prime Cut of Monett.

Prior to the keynote address, Secretary/Treasurer Stephanie Fizette and Past President Scynthia Schake were recognized for their undying efforts to impact the cattle business on local and state levels, and ultimately, the gift of their friendship. Each of these ‘Proverbs 31 ladies’ were presented a calf-hide that displayed their family’s cattle brand as a token of thanks.

Dr. Joe Horner, an agriculture economist from the University of Missouri, shared his keynote address regarding the ‘2023 Cattle Outlook.’ Dr. Horner shared that, due to a lack of heifer retention at the ranch level over the past several years, combined with droughtinduced cow culling/slaughter, there is optimism that fed and live cattle prices will be strong in 2023 and quite possibly into 2025! Of course, Dr. Horner noted that input costs continue to be a challenge, but the major fundamentals that impact live/fed cattle prices indicate a continuation of strong markets in the near future.

The close of 2022 was exciting for our affiliate - the December SWMO Cattlemen’s Foundation Auction raised over $23,000 for youth scholarships! The SWMO Cattlemen’s was fortunate enough to be recognized as both an association and as individuals with accolades at the 2023 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. As an affiliate, SWMO Cattlemen’s received the Top County Affiliate Event Award, and was represented by 14 members. Both Dustin and Scynthia Schnake were recognized as being ‘Top Hands’ (top member recruiters for 2022) and for their recent lifetime membership distinction. Past Missouri Cattlemen’s President Jim McCann received the Pioneer Award - the highest award given by the state association! Additionally, retired SWMO Cattlemen’s President Scynthia Schnake received 2022 CattleWoman of the Year! Finally, the Inaugural Eldon Cole Memorial Scholarship was awarded to MJCA Region 7 VicePresident Ryleigh Morris! Congratulations to all of the MCA award recipients!

Upcoming events in our region:

Stone County Livestock & Forage ConferenceFebruary 16 - First Baptist Church - Crane - 6 p.m.

February 22, April 5 and April 26

As always, our association is thankful for the efforts of Mr. Jay Chism, director of the Southwest Research Center, for his hospitality and assistance in hosting our monthly association meetings. Thank you!

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Bates County Cattlemen

Our meeting was held at the Adrian Optimist Club Building and was sponsored by Burch & Liles Insurance. Special guest M.B.I.C. Executive Director Sydney Thummel spoke. The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. The secretary gave a report from the December meeting; it was read and approved. The treasurer gave a report of $15,943.41 in the checking account as of the meeting.

Old business includes the FFA auction. They are going to send out letters to see how many local FFA chapters are interested in doing it again in the fall so they can get the money out to them soon so they have more lead time. Austin and Jesse talked about the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and items that were discussed at the board meeting. They will be moving the state convention to January 19, 20 and 21 next year.

Currently, over 4,700 members are in the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association with Bates County having around 100, 80 of which are producers. It was discussed that we need to get more producers involved and try to get a little younger as a club. Ideas will be discussed at the next meeting.

There is a grant available from the state association to help people go to the National Convention.

The cooler we donated for the auction sold for $250.

New business began with discussion regarding a radio station wanting to know if we would like to have ads in the Archie Basketball Tourney for $145. The motion in favor was made and passed.

It is encouraged that we have representatives at Cowboys at the Capitol every time to have our voices heard. The schedule in in the magazine.

Briarwood Farms wants to sponsor our March Meeting and have it moved to Saturday the 18th as a preview for their annual sale. A motion in favor was made and passed.

Dr. Long mentioned that he has gotten some funding to help feed single parents in the area, so when we start our cooking events again, we need to let him know how many meals we give away, and he will make sure the club is reimbursed from the foundation. This should be advertised.

The Bates County Cattleman Association Facebook page is now up and running. Ryan and his daughter are the current admins on the page. Please check it out! 8:40 Meeting adjourned.

Dallas County

University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Ag Business Wesley Tucker shared some good news with Dallas County Cattlemen’s Association (DCCA) members at the January 10 meeting. The 70 members and guests met at the O’Bannon Community Center in Buffalo to kick off membership meetings for 2023.

In spite of record high fuel and feed prices in 2022, Tucker stated, “I have never seen a time in my life when there is more optimism in the cattle business.” He said optimism has not been this high since 2014 when a drought occurred in the western U.S. and the price of corn dropped. He predicts that, for the next 18 months, beef producers will continue to see high prices for their cattle.

Since 2014, the U.S. meat supply has grown over 2 billion pounds for eight years. According to Tucker, the American consumer has decided they like beef, in spite of high prices. He believes consumers will keep buying it as long as they can afford it. With the supply side in the driver’s seat, he is a little nervous about demand because of the economy. If the U.S. can keep unemployment at an acceptable level, people will have jobs and will continue to buy meat.

Tucker did say that the beef cow herd will be as low in 2023 as it has been in years due to a record number of heifers in the feedyard, as well as many producers down-sizing their herds due to drought and a shortage of feed and hay. He recommended to producers to not only calculate costs to get through this winter, but to look beyond 2023 since prices for things such as hay are not coming down. He stressed that management is the key in tough times. Cattlemen should consider early

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Also speaking at the meeting was a group of Buffalo FFA students who told about recent activities of the chapter.

We would like to thank Amy Knight of Urbana for catering the delicious lasagna dinner we all enjoyed earlier in the evening. A huge thanks to BTC Bank of Buffalo who sponsored the meal. Representing the bank at the meeting were Jim Kreider and Mindy Morris.

Our next membership meeting will be held February 14 at Prairie Grove School. This will be our annual pie auction to benefit our scholarship program. DCCA officers and board members will be providing chili and other soups.

Wesley Tucker speaking at DCCA meeting.

Buffalo FFA students.

Polk County Cattleman

2022 was a huge year for Polk County Cattleman’s Association. The hard work and dedication of the members were clearly visible. With the addition of Missouri Beef Days, we had extra opportunities to learn and grow. We came together as a team and worked diligently to achieve the goals we set. This earnest effort was recognized at the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention on January 6, 2023. We were thrilled to receive the Overall County Affiliate Award. This was sponsored by Gallagher and included a TW-3 weigh scale valued at $2,500. Polk County was awarded a $500 sponsorship towards any county meeting or activity. This was given for recruiting the largest number of new members for MCA in 2022. Polk County Association President Bob Moreland collected a Top Hand Award for his efforts in getting a large amount of new members signed up. We are excited to see where 2023 will take us.

Polk County Junior Cattleman Marenna Pomeroy was awarded a $1,000 Missouri Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship at the MCA Convention on January 7, 2023. Students from all over Missouri apply, and only a select few receive them. Marenna is majoring in ag communications and marketing at Missouri State University. We are proud of her dedication to her studies and her involvement in the ag industry.

The Bolivar Elks Lodge held a chili cook-off on January 14, 2023. The Polk County Cattlemen and CattleWomen decided to enter a friendly competition with the other local teams. The men had complete confidence in their top-secret recipe entry. They had all the toppings from cheese to Fritos and a little hot sauce, too. The ladies, on the other hand, brought the fun with a Moo-di Gras themed booth and chili. To round out their offering was sweet corn muffins and purple, yellow, and green decorated sugar cookies. POCO was there to cheer on both teams. It was interesting to

sample each team’s chili that had its own unique taste and ingredients. They were all delicious, and it was fun to see the people trying all the different kinds to pick their favorite. The CattleWomen took home first place and the bragging rights in the People’s Choice category. The Cattlemen took home second place in the People’s Choice. Could there be a rematch next year? We are proud of both teams and appreciated all the volunteers that made this fun event such a hit!

Hickory County Cattlemen

The January 12, 2023, meeting of the Hickory County Cattlemen’s was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Dave Hunziger. The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was said before Hunziger dismissed members to grab their chili dinners.

After everyone was seated, Hunziger discussed the Treasurer’s Report, and it was approved. Old business was then discussed, and it included the first ever Family of the Year, presented to John and Susan Lewton. Also discussed were raffle items, the heifer program and scholarships. Hobbytime Motorsports was the sponsor, and Brent Lower was the speaker for the evening.

Hunziger then moved on to new business. Raffle tickets are now on sale, and the officers are more than happy

to begin selling them. Kevin Piper is currently working with two separate farms in order to get the heifers for the Cornerstone Heifer Program. Windsor Livestock was the sponsor and Ernest Brauch spoke about their operation.

The meeting was adjourned, and the next meeting for the Hickory County Cattlemen’s Association will be February 9, 2023.

John and Susan Lewton receiving their Family of the Year Award.

The January 12, 2023, meeting of the Hickory County Cattlemen’s Association.

St. Clair County

St. Clair County Cattlemen have been busy this last month. The Cattlemen attended the Missouri Cattle industry Convention where they received the Overall Affiliate Runner Up and Outstanding Affiliate Beef Promotion! Members Josh and Lawanna Salmon received a Top Hand Award for recruiting new members. Member Raysha Tate graduated from the Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College.

Local farm fresh beef was delivered to the schools so they will continue to have quality beef on their school trays! Thanks to the following businesses and individuals that have donated for the 22-23 school year: Mike and Gwenny Nance; Community First Bank; Gregg Smith Ford; Hawthorne Bank; Dull & Heany Law Office; Jim Falk Motors; Legacy Bank; Oakstar Bank; Philip and Carol Johnston; Weston and Julie Shelby; Susan Hemenway; Dan and Shelby Wisner; Eddie Meredith; Larry and Rhonda Shelby; Mike McEwan; and Wheeler Livestock Auction!

Thanks to all who help make our organization a success!

Barton County Cattlemen

The Barton County Cattlemen met Wednesday, January 11, at the Thiebaud Meeting Room in Lamar, Missouri. A wonderful brisket meal was served by Scott Nolte, which was sponsored by Seed and Farm of Lamar, Missouri. The meeting started with a prayer by Brett Faubion. The speaker was Anthony Jones of Jones Companies, which operates several businesses: Jones Twine and Net Wrap; Jones Boots; The Warehousing Center; and the recently-launched Agzaga.com, based in Sheldon, Missouri.

Anthony started his message going over how his grandfather built the business by prioritizing customer satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships. Anthony further shared that he had been in the ministry for 10 years before being called back to be the CEO of the family businesses. With everything going to the internet, Anthony checked into doing business there. He found platforms like Amazon required vendors to pay a 17% fee and wanted businesses to offer free shipping. For most ag products, this is prohibitive.

The past two years, Anthony has put together a staff creating a business that can offer ag products online.

The company is now open and growing. It has over 2,500 products, and within the next two years, plans to have over 10,000 products. Anthony will be going to Hamburg, Germany, when the next worldwide agricultural exposition is held to bring as many products as he can on board to Agzaga.

Anthony encouraged everyone looking for ag items go to www.Agzaga.com. If it’s not there yet, it will be soon.

The meeting closed with a prayer from Brett Faubion. The next meeting will be February 7, 2023, at the Thiebaud Meeting Room in Lamar, Missouri.

Zeb Thomas

Roy Zeb Thomas, 93, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

He was born April 22, 1929, in Pettis County, son of Rollie James and Bessie (Brownfield) Thomas.

He was married to Peggy Lee (Reno), who preceded him in death. He later married Valmer (Clark) Edwards, who survives.

Zeb served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer and had served as the Western District Judge for Pettis County for six years.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Quail Unlimited, Rod and Gun Club, and Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

Zeb enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding and racing motorcycles. He was family oriented, hardworking, and loving. He will be remembered as a “teacher” of many lessons, as a man of faith and principle, and for his stories.

In addition to his wife, Valmer, survivors include a daughter, Cindy Birdwell (Scotty), of La Monte; three grandsons, Zeb Scott Birdwell (Lesley), of Sparks, Oklahoma, Brent Thomas Birdwell (Rhiannon), of La Monte, and John Harvey Birdwell (Savannah), of Lee’s Summit; seven great-grandchildren: Hope, Jackson Roy, Shaun, Gracie, Johannah and Archer Birdwell, and Rayleigh Williams; and two step-grandsons.

In addition to his wife, Peggy, he was preceded in death by siblings: Lucille Davis, Otis Thomas, Ralph Thomas, Grace Bremer, Bernice Bary, Barbara Rayl and Melva Ruth Campbell; and stepson, Lloyd “LA” Edwards.

Funeral services were Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Heckart Funeral Home, with Karis Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church or Sedalia Rod and Gun Club.

Zeta E. Ryan

Zeta E. Ryan, 98, Centralia, Missouri formerly of Foristell, Missouri passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 25, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Dolly (Dotson) Conner. On July 13, 1946, she was united in marriage to Eugene Kenneth Ryan, who preceded her in death on April 17, 2009.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters Shirley Wilmoth and her fiancé George Anderson of Cooper Landing, Arkansas and Carol Rhodes DVM and her husband Bruce Rhodes DVM of Troy, Missouri; three sons Kenneth Ryan and his fiancé Marilyn Beissenherz of Fulton, Missouri, Gary Ryan and his wife Anita of Fulton, Missouri and Dennis Ryan and his wife Vickie of Centralia, Missouri; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends.

Zeta first worked at Universal Match Company in St. Louis, Missouri and later owned and operated the family farm with her husband for many years. She was a previous member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wentzville, Missouri, a current member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Centralia, Missouri, a 70-year member of the Wentzville American Legion Post 323 Auxiliary, Missouri Cowbelles, St. Charles County Pork Producers, St. Charles County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Missouri Farm Bureau. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, canning, fishing, gathering with friends and family to play pinochle and go to dances, and lots of volunteer work.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 am Monday, January 23, 2023, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wentzville, Missouri. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in St, Charles, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation Eugene & Zeta Ryan Scholarship Fund, or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net

American Angus Association Partners with IMI Global

Source: Angus Communications

For today’s cattle producers, it is more important than ever to be able to differentiate their cattle in the marketplace. Two of the leading third-party verification companies, IMI Global and the American Angus Association’s AngusLinkSM, have joined forces to create an improved experience for those cattle producers, while offering more value-added opportunities.

Through this new relationship, IMI Global will be providing the verification services for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Process Verified Program (PVP) for IMI Global and AngusLink customers. The collaboration makes it easier and more efficient for producers to access an extensive suite of verification programs and the feeder cattle industry’s leading genetic merit evaluation tool in one enrollment.

“With tightening margins, the need for producers to differentiate their cattle and create market access with flexibility is key. At the same time, the value of superior genetics has never been greater,” said Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. “These two market drivers are creating tremendous opportunities for producers to describe and verify their cattle.”

Now available to IMI customers, the AngusLink Genetic Merit ScorecardSM gives producers the ability to effectively communicate the genetic potential of their feeder calves to prospective buyers with three scores:

Beef, Feedlot, Grid. The scores are calculated based on the Association’s extensive genetic database with more than 80 million datapoints.

In addition, AngusLink customers will also have access to IMI’s new sustainability standard, CARE Certified, which encompasses Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship and People & Community, which are all of growing importance in today’s marketplace. Other PVP claims available include AngusVerifiedSM, Source, Age, Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC), Verified Natural Beef and more.

“This working relationship streamlines the process for producers by making it easier for them to enroll in all verification programs at once while also allowing them access to programs they may not have had before,” said John Saunders, IMI Global chief executive officer. “This partnership proves that everyone involved is prioritizing innovation and collaboration in order for cattlemen all over the country to achieve success.”

IMI Global, a division of Where Food Comes From, Inc., is the market leader in third-party verification services enrolling over 1.25 million cattle annually in various verification programs. American Angus Association is the leader in Angus genetics and creating value for Angus-sired feeder cattle through their AngusLink Genetic Merit Scorecard and AngusVerified programs.

FCS Financial Names New CEO

Source: FCS

JEFFERSON CITY (December 28, 2022) - Rob Guinn has been named the Chief Executive Officer of FCS Financial effective January 1, 2023. The board of directors selected Guinn after former CEO David Janish announced his intent to retire after 10 years as CEO and 42 years of service to the Farm Credit System.

Guinn’s career has been focused on the Farm Credit System and serving agriculture. He joined FCS Financial in 1993 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in agricultural economics. His career started as a loan officer working directly with farmers and ranchers. Over his 30-year tenure, Rob has served the cooperative through several leadership positions, most recently, as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketplace Officer.

“Rob’s experience and knowledge will be invaluable in leading the cooperative forward. He understands agriculture, credit and, most importantly, our member-owners,” FCS Financial Board ChairKenny Bergmann said. “He also recognizes and appreciates the value of collaborations and partnerships that provide unquestionable progress for those we serve in agriculture and rural communities.”

Rob grew up on a dairy and cow-calf operation in Southwest Missouri where he and his family produced milk, feeder calves, hay and silage. That rural background has remained with him and has shaped his life and professional career. He and his wife, Jill, have four children.

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve Missouri’s agriculture industry and have the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team at FCS Financial,” FCS Financial CEO Rob Guinn said. “I am looking forward to moving the cooperative forward for the benefit of our member-owners and rural communities.”

FCS Financial is a member of the Farm Credit System. The system is a nationwide network of cooperative lending institutions that provides credit and financial services to farmers, ranchers, rural residents and agribusinesses. With more than 105 years of agricultural lending experience, the Farm Credit System is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States. FCS Financial serves 102 counties in Missouri through 21 branch office locations.

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How You Feed Hay this Winter is More Important Than Ever

Source: University of Missouri Extension

GALENA, MISSOURI. – With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.

Hay waste is normal, but it can be controlled and minimized, said University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Tim Schnakenberg.

There can be considerable loss when livestock producers feed large round or square hay bales, Schnakenberg said. Research shows that losses from improper feeding of hay bales can be as high as 40%, depending on how hay is presented to the cows, he said. Feeding losses may be more typically around 10% to 20%. A 20% loss can make a $60 bale of hay cost $72 by the time it is fed.

Some believe hay can make great bedding for cattle and calves during cold weather. While true, it makes for some very expensive bedding, Schnakenberg said. Even poor-quality hay this year was expensive to roll up.

“There are several methods producers can use to minimize losses when feeding round bales,” said Schnakenberg.

At the very least, use a bale ring to restrict full access to the hay and minimize cattle stomping on hay and making bedding out of it. In one MU study, using rings kept losses to about 5% whether feeding a one-day supply or a seven-day supply of hay. Rings or racks are crucial for producers who do not choose to feed cattle on a daily basis, he said.

“Be sure to purchase enough rings so all cows can eat at the same time,” Schnakenberg said. “If you have 50 cows and your rings have 10 spaces for feeding, five rings are needed. If you do not have adequate space, the aggressive cows crowd out the timid cows, forcing them to eat lower-quality hay.”

The type of feeder can make a big difference in the degree of hay loss. Studies on types of ring feeders by MU, Oklahoma State University and Michigan State University found very similar results when feeding grass hay. In the MU study, an open-bottom ring feeder resulted in a 20% loss of hay. A sheeted-bottom ring feeder had a 13% loss, and a cone feeder resulted in only a 5% loss. The studies found that having a sheeted ring

around the base made a huge difference in all cases. While cone feeders are much more expensive, they can be worth it in the long run, Schnakenberg said.

“If you can drop hay losses 8%-15%, that extra cost starts to be made up in hay remaining for cow consumption. These feeders also have a longer life, support heavier bales and have been found to keep cattle from pulling hay off the top and dragging it into the mud. Since they have a longer life, you can spread the investment of that feeder out over more animals,” he said.

One of the best ways to reduce losses is to feed hay in small amounts. This gives cattle less opportunity to trample hay and make it unappealing for consumption. This requires some calculations of how much hay per animal is needed, factoring in potential losses associated with your feeding method. There are some who will unroll hay every day or even twice a day, making cows finish all the hay before they get more. This is the most efficient way to feed hay, but it takes more labor.

Bale unrollers are quite popular, and some producers use bale choppers that leave windrows of hay on the ground. These approaches work very well for distributing manure around the farm by moving the hay feeding to different locations each day. The practice also allows both aggressive and timid cows to eat together more efficiently. The losses can vary greatly from farm to farm depending on how this practice is done.

“If producers use these methods, it is imperative to not feed more hay than your cows can consume in a day,” Schnakenberg said. Otherwise, hay losses may be more than 40%, according to one MU study,” he said. “In this case, seven days of hay was unrolled. In comparison, daily amounts fed at one time resulted in about a 12% loss in that study.

Finally, it’s very important to feed in a well-drained area. A pad or an elevated surface for feeding is best. Keeping the area dry helps with body condition. “It has been determined that cow body condition can begin to drop in 8 inches or more of mud,” Schnakenberg said. “The most recommended way is to move the feeding area around the farm to better distribute manure and minimize excess mud.”

For more information, contact your local MU Extension center.

Fescue Foot Reported in Missouri Cattle

Source: Extension News

COLUMBIA – University of Missouri Extension specialists recently received several reports of Missouri cattle dying due to fescue foot, says MU Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts.

These significant losses show why beef producers should check herds for warning signs of fescue foot in early January, when it most often occurs, Roberts said.

Cows that graze on infected fescue are vulnerable to fescue foot following extreme cold spells, he says. During cold weather, producers might notice that some cows or yearlings on fescue pastures move slowly or limp early in the day. They should act quickly on these early warning signs of fescue foot.

“Early detection is vital,” Roberts said. If signs are caught early, cows can be moved off toxic Kentucky 31 pastures and given other forage or feed. “If you wait to move cattle off infected pastures, it may be too late. If left on toxic pastures, limping cows can lose hooves and become infected with gangrene.”

Put lame animals in a chute and check their lower legs, says MU Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. Hooves on hind feet may show swelling where legs join hooves. A cool leg indicates lack of blood flow.

The toxic alkaloids in fescue are vasoconstrictors. They shrink blood vessels and reduce blood flow to extremities, causing the hoof to die off. Cattle with fescue foot may lose tips of their ears or switches from their tails. They may survive, but the market value of these “fescue calves” drops.

Cows in advanced stages of fescue foot can’t walk or graze and likely will die. Fescue foot, first reported more than 75 years ago, cripples profits as well as cows.

While there is no cure, producers can replace toxic fescue with a novel-endophyte variety that does not produce the toxic alkaloid. The novel varieties cure the low rate of gain, low weaning weight, low milk production and poor reproduction. Also, novel endophytes eliminate fescue foot.

Forage producers can learn how to kill toxic fescue pastures and seed them with a nontoxic variety. In March, the Alliance for Grassland Renewal will offer workshops in three states, including Missouri, on how to renovate Kentucky 31 pastures. Missouri’s training will be in Mount Vernon on March 23. Details will be announced at www.grasslandrenewal.org.

MU Extension agronomists and livestock specialists also can offer advice on how to prevent fescue foot and renovate fescue pastures.

NCBA Statement on USDA Proposed Traceability Rule

Source: NCBA

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2023) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President-Elect Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer and chairman of the NCBA traceability working group, today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule on electronic identification for cattle moving interstate:

“As USDA has worked toward a nationally significant animal disease traceability program, NCBA has remained engaged in the conversation with industry stakeholders and USDA to ensure the interests of cattle producers are represented and protected. It is critical that any program ultimately adopted by USDA allows for maximum flexibility and privacy. At the same time, USDA must also minimize the costs for producers and any business disruptions to the industry.

“Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks across the globe continue to result in disruptions to commerce and depopulated livestock, the need for bold action is immediate and evident. However, NCBA is committed to working with USDA to ensure workable solutions are identified and ultimately implemented. Cattle producers can be confident that any finished product will protect our national livestock herd. We will ensure it provides maximum producer privacy and flexibility with minimal costs, exactly what our stakeholders have told us they expect from USDA.”

NCBA is reviewing the proposed rule in its entirety to determine whether it meets the criteria that NCBA’s policy has outlined below.

Background

NCBA grassroots policy, which is brought forward and voted on by individual cattle producers, states that NCBA believes an effective animal disease traceability program should:

Be compatible with private sector animal ID and verification programs backed by the USDA. Be compatible with the general traceability principles of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). Recognize existing USDA programs for beef exports. Be built using infrastructure that supports other potential uses of ID.

Utilize low-cost electronic official tagging devices paid for by federal and/or state funds, when possible. Require that cattle ID information for disease traceability be kept confidential and strongly protected from disclosure.

Protect ownership information from disclosure to future owners.

Protect producers from liability for acts of others, after the cattle have left the producer’s control. Operate at the speed of commerce. Not replace or impede existing state brand inspection activities.

Work within a framework to accommodate all classes of cattle.

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NCBA Announces Lawsuit Against Biden Administration WOTUS Rule

Source: NCBA

WASHINGTON (January 19, 2022) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule.

“The Biden administration’s WOTUS definition is an attack on farmers and ranchers and NCBA will be fighting back in court,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “The rule removes longstanding, bipartisan exclusions for small and isolated water features on farms and ranches and adds to the regulatory burden cattle producers are facing under this administration. We look forward to challenging this rule in court and ensuring that cattle producers are treated fairly under the law.”

NCBA previously filed technical comments on this rule, highlighting the importance of maintaining agricultural exclusions for small, isolated, and temporary water features, like ephemeral streams that only flow during

limited periods of rainfall but remain dry the majority of the year. Regulating these features at the federal level under the Clean Water Act disrupts normal agricultural operations and interferes with cattle producers’ abilities to make improvements to their land.

“Farmers are stewards of the land and understand the importance of clean water. Unfortunately, this rule lacks common sense and makes our lives more complicated,” said NCBA Policy Vice Chair Gene Copenhaver, a Virginia cattle producer. “My cattle operation in southwest Virginia has a creek that only carries water after large storms. Under this WOTUS rule, we could be subject to complex federal regulation. I’m proud of NCBA’s work fighting back against this rule and I hope the uncertainty created by WOTUS will soon be a thing of the past.”

Last year, over 1,700 individual cattle producers sent messages to the EPA opposing the administration’s overly broad definition of WOTUS. Producers once again shared their views with the EPA at an agency roundtable last June and even the EPA’s own Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee urged the EPA to consider a more limited rule. Unfortunately, EPA failed to incorporate the cattle industry’s recommendations, and NCBA will be suing to stop this rule from harming cattle producers.

“NCBA is also concerned that the EPA charges headfirst on a controversial rulemaking while this very issue is currently before the Supreme Court. We look forward to a decision in Sackett v. EPA,” said Hart.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Sackett case on October 3, 2022, and is expected to release a decision in early 2023.

NCBA Announces Policy Committee Leaders

Source: NCBA

WASHINGTON (January 17, 2022) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the appointment of key cattle industry leaders to serve on the association’s policy committees. The policy committees review, discuss, and vote on policy resolutions brought forward by NCBA members. These grassroots policies guide NCBA’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

“Policy committee leaders play a crucial role in directing NCBA’s advocacy efforts and addressing the issues facing the cattle industry,” said NCBA President-Elect Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer. “As a grassroots organization, we rely on volunteer leaders to step up and make their voices heard. I am proud of this new group of committee leaders and know they will serve NCBA and the entire cattle industry well.”

The new committee leaders are:

Agriculture and Food Policy Committee

• Ken Herz, chair (Nebraska)

• Jeff Schafer, vice chair (North Dakota)

Cattle Health and Well Being Committee

• Dr. Tom Portillo, chair (Texas)

• Barbara Jackson, vice chair (Arizona)

Federal Lands Committee

• Jim Hellyer, chair (Wyoming)

• Alisa Ogden, vice chair (New Mexico)

International Trade Committee

• Jaclyn Wilson, chair (Nebraska)

• Tony Toso, vice chair (California)

Live Cattle Marketing Committee

• Troy Sander, chair (Oklahoma)

• Mike Drinnin, vice chair (Nebraska)

Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee

• Charlie Besher, chair (Missouri)

• Barb Cooksley, vice chair (Nebraska)

Tax and Credit Committee

• Dan Rorvig, chair (North Dakota)

• Jeff Magee, vice chair (Mississippi)

Additionally, appointments were made to the NCBAPAC Committee—the political arm of the association— and the Resolutions Committee, which provides technical review of policy resolutions moving through other committees. The NCBA-PAC Committee leaders will take office following the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Political Action Committee

• Will Mayfield, chair (Tennessee)

• Donnie Lawson, vice chair (Indiana)

Resolutions Committee

• Linda Barnes, chair (Tennessee)

• Margaret Ann Smith, vice chair (Virginia)

“Here in Washington, D.C., we take our marching orders from our grassroots members through the policy resolutions passed by these committees. Our grassroots policy process ensures that cattle producers of all size and in every region are represented in the halls of Congress, the White House, and federal agencies,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “Our team is excited to work with this next group of grassroots leaders as we tackle the issues in D.C. that impact cattle producers outside the beltway.”

Policy committee leaders serve a two-year term expiring at the end of 2024. To learn more about NCBA’s grassroots policy process, visit ncba.org/policy.

Pork Exports Continue to Gain Momentum; Beef Export Value Sets Annual Record

Source: USMEF

November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). November beef exports were below the large year-ago totals, but 2022 export value already set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion.

Record-shattering performance for pork exports to Mexico, Dominican Republic

Pork exports reached 245,663 metric tons (mt) in November, up 3% from a year ago, while export value climbed 10% to $725.1 million. In both volume and value, exports were the highest since May 2021. For January through November, pork exports were 10% below the previous year at 2.43 million mt, valued at just under $7 billion (down 7%).

Pork exports to Mexico and the Dominican Republic were record-large in November, with shipments to

Mexico topping $200 million for the second consecutive month. Exports also trended higher year-over-year to China/Hong Kong, South Korea and the Philippines. November results were also bolstered by excellent growth in pork variety meat exports, which were up more than 25% year-over-year.

“I cannot say enough about the tremendous performance of the Mexican market and its importance to the U.S. pork industry,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “U.S. pork faces heightened competition in Mexico, especially with the recent suspension of import duties. But U.S. industry efforts to educate the trade and consumers about the outstanding quality, consistency and value of U.S. pork continue to pay dividends and elevate overall demand. The rebound in pork variety meat exports is also excellent news for the U.S. industry, reflecting broad-based demand growth and an improved labor situation.”

Despite November slowdown, beef export value sets records in key markets

November beef exports totaled 115,777 mt, down 6% from the previous year’s large volume, while export value declined nearly 20% to $846.6 million. However, through the first 11 months of 2022, beef export value still increased 14% year-over-year to $10.9 billion, already topping the full-year record ($10.58 billion) set in 2021. January-November export volume was 1.36 million mt, up 3% from the record pace of 2021.

Through November, U.S. beef exports already set full-year value records in several markets. This includes South Korea and China/Hong Kong, where exports topped $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively. Export value also reached new annual highs in Taiwan, the Philippines and Singapore.

“Similar to the previous month, November results for U.S. beef exports reflected severe headwinds in our large Asian markets,” Halstrom said. “Key currencies in the region were still slumping, which impacted the buying power of importers and consumers. COVID cases and lockdowns in China were also intensifying, prompting widespread protests and the eventual lifting of many restrictions. But the U.S. dollar mainly peaked in late October and early November and global demand has remained relatively strong. Even with a high level of economic uncertainty, 2022 has been a fantastic year for U.S. beef exports and the outlook for the coming year remains positive.”

Mexico and Canada drive strong performance for lamb muscle cut exports

November exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts more than doubled the year-ago volume, reaching 247 mt (up 129%), while export value increased 72% to $1.38 million. For January through November, exports increased 72% to 2,125 mt, valued at $12.5 million (up 61%). While 2022 growth was primarily driven by strong demand in the Caribbean, November exports were bolstered by larger shipments to Mexico and Canada.

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

What an Odd Life We Lead

The 2023 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show ended, and the 2023 Missouri legislative session began last month. The two converge at the beginning of each year. It’s a hectic time for us, but it’s become our normal schedule of events.

It’s strange, really. The environments and people couldn’t be more different. The way we dress. The way we operate. The way we engage. It’s just… different. At convention, we are home. We are with people we know and trust. The Capitol is a different story. With some people and in some offices, we are home. In others, we are restrained and cautious.

One of my favorite words is “dichotomy.” A dichotomy is a division between two things that are entirely different. From a botany perspective, it’s branching into two equal parts. I don’t recall where I first heard the word or how I learned what it meant, but it stuck with me. I felt it then. I live it now.

I’m a proud farm kid from Gower but live a lobbyist’s life in Jefferson City. Cooper’s life is far crazier than mine. I’m not nearly articulate enough to describe it, but you certainly could say he lives similarly. Each version of ourselves is important, and we are proud of both. They are just drastically different.

The Clinton and Gower versions of Cooper and I are more trusting and far less competitive people. We laugh more and rest more easily. We know who is speaking to us and aren’t looking for angles all the time. The Capitol City versions of us are far more intense, brutally honest and ridiculously competitive. We are consistently assessing people’s motives.

We aren’t saying whether it is good or bad to have two versions of oneself. We do think it’s important to recognize it if life necessitates it, though. We do pride ourselves on being authentic, regardless of whichever environment we may find ourselves. This need for authenticity is likely why we both hold

so tightly to our roots.

On the drive home from convention on that cold Sunday morning, I was thinking through the three days we spent with hundreds of MCA members and the several legislators who joined us at different points throughout the weekend. I thought about what an odd life we lead to converge such wildly different worlds into one place and time – a world that neither of us ever dreamed a reality when growing up in our small towns.

That realization reminded me of a Kenny Chesney/Old Dominion song, “Beer with My Friends.” I’m sure many of you have heard it on the radio, but to paraphrase, it speaks to the importance of staying true to who you are and from where you come. From speaking to Jesus, one’s parents, and long-time friends, sometimes one just needs to step away and remember your roots.

Whenever the craziness of session gets out of hand, Coop and I will be playing this song loudly in our office… and likely with beers in our hands.

Cheers to a successful 2023 session!

Nancy and Cooper

SALE CALENDAR

Feb. 3 Cow Camp Spring Bull Sale, Lost Springs, KS

Feb. 4 Loonan Stock Farm Sale, Corning, IA

Feb. 11 J& N Black Hereford Sale, Leavenworth, KS

Feb. 11 Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull

Sale, Springfield, MO

Feb. 18 Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO

Feb. 23 Fa ntasy Feedout Draft Day, Columbia, MO

Feb. 24 Ja mison Herefords Bull Sale, Quinter, KS

Feb. 24-26 Western Farm Show, Kansas City, MO

Feb. 25 Ga laxy Beef Production Sale, Macon, MO

Feb. 25 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sa le, Kingsville, MO

Feb. 25 Post Rock Cattle Co Sale, Barnard, KS

Feb. 26 65th Missouri Angus Breeders

Futurity Sale, Columbia, MO

March 3 Ex press Ranches Spring Bull Sale, Yukon, OK

March 4 Mead Farms Spring Sale, Ver sailles, MO

March 4 Peterson Farms Bull Sale, Mou ntain Grove, MO

March 4 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, AR

March 4 Hi lltop Farms Bull & Female Sale, Ca rthage, MO

March 4 WMC Cattle Co. Bull & Commercial

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March 11 Sa mpson Annual Bull Sale, Ki rksville, MO

March 11 Fl ickerwood Angus Sale, Jackson MO

March 11 Wr ight Charolais Bull Sale, Kea rney, MO

March 11 Ex press Honor Roll Sale, Yukon, OK

March 11 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Sale, West Plains, MO

March 11 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO

March 11 Soaring Eagle Farms Bull Sale, Spr ingfield, MO

March 16 Henke Farms Sale, Salisbury, MO

March 16 Benoit Angus Sale, Esbon, KS

March 17 Ma rshall & Fenner Farms Sale, Boonville, MO

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March 18 Fa lling Timber Farm Sale, Mar thasville, MO

March 18 Br inkley Angus Ranch Sale, Green City, MO

March 18 Mississippi Valley Angus Sale, Pa lmyra, MO

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March 18 Windy Hill Charolais Open House, Cedar Hill, MO

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March 20 Hi nkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale, Nevada, MO

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Worthington Angus Sale, Dadeville, MO

March 25 8 Story Farms 4th Annual Production Sale, Gallatin, MO

March 25 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO

March 25 Arkansas All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, Heber Springs, AR

March 28 Ferguson Angus Sale, Agra, KS

April 1 Four State Angus Association Sale

April 3

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Brockmere Sale, New Cambria, MO

April 7 Meyer Cattle Co. Sale Bowling Green, MO

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April 29

Sydenstricker Influence Sale, New Cambria, MO

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McBee Cattle Co Spring Sale, Fayette, MO

Heart of the Ozarks Angus Assn. Bull & Female Sale, Wes Plains, MO

Aschermann Charolais Bull Sale, Ca rthage, MO

Heartland Highland 12th Annual Auction, Springfield, MO

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