October 2023 - Missouri Beef Cattleman by Missouri Cattlemen's Association

CONTENTS

October 2023

FEATURES 35

Ag State of Mind

Center for Repro

Dealing With Drought

Missouri Rancher Leads Conversation on Mental Health

New MU Extension Program to Introduce Additional Resources for Beef Industry

When and Where Beef Producers Can Find Support

MEMBER NEWS 6 Association Update 18 Beef Checkoff News 38 County News

Dealing With Drought

COLUMNS 8 MCA President’s Perspective And Life Goes On…

10 CattleWomen’s Corner A Time for Thanks!

14 Straight Talk: Mike Deering Dying Breed

16 Regional Range Report

Cattlemen are no Strangers to Hard Times and Tough Circumstances

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22 What’s Cooking at the Beef House Thanks to our Volunteers

Update 98 Capitol Fall Has Arrived

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Volume 52 - Issue 10 (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056) Magazine Publishing Office 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-499-9162 • Fax: 573-499-9167 Andy Atzenweiler: Editor/Production/Ad Sales P.O. Box 480977 • Kansas City, Missouri 64148 816-210-7713 • E-mail: mobeef@sbcglobal.net

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 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

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New MCA Members USMEF News

Missouri State Fair Highlights

American Royal News/Schedule

Simmental News

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Obituaries MCF Golf Tournament

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: 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, P.O. Box 246 Dadeville, MO 65635 • 417-844-2601

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Profitability Challenge

Entries are being accepted for the 2023-2024 Profitability Challenge! Steers entered in this year’s contest must be weaned between Aug. 15 and Oct. 15 of this year and delivered to the University South Farm approximately November 1. Steers must have a negative BVD-PI test prior to delivery. If you’re interested in competing but need a ride for your steers, please call the MCA office or your Regional Vice President to coordinate with them where your regional drop off location will be. For more information or to enroll your steer(s), visit our website at mocattle.com or fill out the entry information on PAGE 92.

Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show

We are just a few short months away from the 56th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. Cattle producers and industry partners from across the state will gather to discuss policy, learn about new technologies, catch up with old friends and see some new faces along the way. The theme for this year will be “Believe in Beef” as we navigate the ever-changing terrain of the beef cattle industry together. The convention is set to take place on January 19-20, 2024. Registration is open and available online at mocattle.com. For more details, please see PAGE 20.

Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College

As 2023 ends, MCA is looking for applicants to the Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College Class of 2024. The program offers an array of opportunities, including state and national policy advocacy, media training, major packer and feedlot facility tours, and trips to other Missouri producers for a full scope of the cattle industry in the United States. Past tour stops have included US Premium Beef; NextGen; Hy-Plains Feed Yard; Gardiner Ranch; Sandhills Herefords; Dalebanks Angus; and many more. The application is available online at mocattle.com. Applications must be submitted by December 20. To learn more about this program, please see PAGE 82.

New Member Promotion

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is proud to partner with the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program again this year. This yearly opportunity is for new MCA members who were not members within the last 12 months and join by September 30. Qualified members will automatically be enrolled in a drawing for a $1,500 credit to be used at Show-Me-Select sale. Be sure to refer your friends or neighbors to take advantage of this opportunity to qualify for a heifer at a discount and work on your chances to be a 2023 Top Hand! Details can be found on PAGE 34.

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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 the junior member of their choice. Each county should collect the Ralgro wheels 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 91.

Landon Arnold, Kahoka, MO Mike Bade, Blackhawk Ranch, Koshkonong, MO Kassidy Bock, Philadelphia, MO Brady Bothwell, Bothwell Farms, Mooresville, MO Brielle Campbell, Butler, MO Sondra Conklin, Running C Ranch, Fayette, MO Brayden Gast, Nevada, MO Jonathan Goodwin, Philadelphia, MO Mya Gottman, Philidelphia, MO Dayton Hoffman, Archie, MO Jalynn Hoover, Carthage, MO Mishell Hoover, Carthage, MO Jake Jackson, JSP, Cole Camp, MO Dawn Jantzen, Ava, MO

Lydia Kallenbach, Hallsville, MO Candra King, Taylor, MO Raymond Kruass, Frohna, MO Shawn Martin, Philadelphia, MO Ellye Messerli, California, MO Matthew & Jennie Noakes, Lowry City, MO Chris Reid, LaMonte, MO Cory Rice, Pearl Snap Ranch, Cole Camp, MO Joey Rieke, Rieke Farms, Lebanon, MO Wyatt Russell, Jackson, MO Hayden Schapeler, Appleton City, MO Jackson Stewart, Ewing, MO Shayleigh Whetstone, Palmyra, MO Emma Whitlock, Milan, MO Daniel & Shelby Wisner, Wisner Farms, Osceola, MO See the MCA Membership Form on page 101

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President’s

Perspective

with David Dick And Life Goes On… These monthly articles seem to come around more quickly than I like sometimes. This one is different for me. As most of you know my father, Don, passed away in the early hours of August 26. It came rather quickly and peacefully. He was at home, as he had always wanted. It was unexpected, as he was doing quite well, and suddenly took a turn for the worse, which, thankfully, was quick.

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So for the first time in 61 years, I am home alone. I have had the unusual privilege of living in the same house since I was born. Most people leave home, pursue their life’s endeavors and make a place which becomes home somewhere else. I was lucky to be able to remain here! This is where the farm is, and for me, was to become home — the hub, so to speak. That didn’t mean I didn’t do other things — travel; have other experiences; take different paths, be it college, Farm Bureau, MCA, Missouri State Fair, MBIC, Federation of State Beef Councils, NCBA, Pettis County Courthouse; and many other things — but this was home! It has helped me to be well-grounded. There were chores to be done, cattle to work, fence to fix, hay to bale, and those routine and constant season-evolving things that make farm life what it is.

Those are just some of the things that make you normal and remind you of why you are, and need to be, working and chasing after those other “things” that need to be done to make things better. Not just for me, but those other folks who are pursuing the same or similar endeavors that we as individuals, and yes, as members of MCA, want to protect and improve! Our family is

MCA President not the only one to suffer loss in the recent days. I am eternally grateful and want to thank each and every one of you for your sympathy, condolences, and well wishes. My sister and I appreciate it sincerely! This association is truly family, as my heartfelt prayers go out to all who have suffered loss in the recent days! The Association continues to be on the move and involved in many things as fall begins to appear! Many local festivals take place and help us renew old friendships and occasionally remind us of a common heritage and community legacy. One of the truly fun things was to be present at, and help with the MCF Golf Tournament. It was certainly a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy a game of golf with friends for a good purpose. It was good to see so many friends and industry partners enjoying some time together that wasn’t tied to some task at hand, other than some good-natured fun and sportsmanship! We continue moving forward and planning our 2024 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. I know Jeff is working on some changes as the planning moves forward. So be watching for more information to come regarding speakers and other opportunities, as well as a change of format for 2024! I hope everyone has had a wonderful fall calving season! I also hope everyone has enough hay and feed for the coming winter. I wish everyone continued good health and well being. See you soon!

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Straight

Talk

with Mike Deering Dying Breed His skin was thick, textured like leather, etched by windburn and sun from decades of working on the farm. He wore his hat tight and often reminded me of the old cowboy, Stumpy (played by Walter Brennan), from the John Wayne classic, Rio Bravo. Years of working without ear protection made the old man hard of hearing, which, consequently, made him completely unaware that his talking was actually yelling. He would sit in the stands of the Kingsville Livestock Auction telling stories so loudly that Jeremy Anstine would actually stop the sale and wait for him to finish. Yes, Wilbert (W.A.) Schlesselman was truly one of a kind. Never have I ever met someone quite like him.

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At 97 years old, W.A. was still farming. Sure, he slowed down over the years, but he could still outwork those “young whippersnappers” on his worst day. He was called home on August 31, 2023, when he drifted away peacefully while taking a break from chopping sileage on his family farm in rural Concordia, Mo. He loved to work and was cowboy through and through. The old cowboys who grew up during the Great Depression are a dying breed and the opportunity to know people like W.A. has been a blessing in my life. He was blunt, honest, and full of grit and determination. Don’t give up and don’t back down and always lose gracefully.

Executive Vice President You make money where you lost it. Those are the lessons I learned from W.A. Schlesselman. Besides his unparalleled work ethic, what made W.A. a rare breed was his full and outspoken acknowledgment that we need unity in this industry. He often said we are better together and must stand united to advance the beef cattle industry and all of agriculture in Missouri. He was a longstanding member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association for that reason. He gave back and volunteered locally with the Lafayette County Cattlemen’s and at the state level in hopes his involvement could make a difference for the next generation. In fact, W.A. was volunteering at the MCA Beef House at the Missouri State Fair just 14 days before his death. I wish his kind of dedication wasn’t such a rarity, but we all get busy and often forget to slow down and give back. I am guilty. W.A. wasn’t guilty of that. Somehow, he always made time. W.A. received the MCA Pioneer Award a decade ago, which is the highest recognition offered by this association. He was truly a pioneer. When you stop and think about the changes in our industry that man witnessed in nearly 100 years, it is mind blowing. While his generation is moving on to greener pastures, let us honor their commitment to our industry by giving back and getting engaged to secure the future of our industry for generations to come. While folks like W.A. may be a dying breed, it is on us to ensure their legacy thrives. Stay active in your county and state associations and find ways to take your involvement to the next level.

Regional Range Report by Alex Haun, Region 5 Vice President Cattlemen are no Strangers to Hard Times and Tough Circumstances For the last two years, Missourians have been battling with the biggest factor in agriculture – the weather. It’s the one thing that can absolutely make or break an operation, big or small. No one is immune to the wrath of Mother Nature. Although rain is an important part of a farmer and rancher’s life, it’s far from the only thing causing stress. Fortunately, for folks in agriculture, we have something very special. We have something unlike any other industry. We have a huge network of agriculturalist. We have each other. From the neighbor down the road to a farm family 1,000 miles away, we are a part of a family. It doesn’t matter if you plant a different type of crop or raise a different color cow. If you fall on hard times, support and help is never too far away. The examples in the ag community are endless: hundreds of bales of hay folks shipped to Kansas after the out-of-control wildfires, lines of combines on the way down the road to help the family whose farmer passed at harvest time, and everything in between. Help and support come in a million different ways. From the home cooked dinner the neighbor brought by after a hard week to a message from a stranger saying they are praying for you and yours, every little bit helps.

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Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for that help and support when you are going through a tough time.

Region 1 VP - Joseph Lolli Region 2 VP - Anita Vanderwert Region 3 VP - Blake Crow Region 4 VP - Deb Thummel

Remember your community and family are much larger than what you see around you. We are in agriculture; we are a family.

Region 5 VP - Alex Haun Region 6 VP - Warren Love Region 7 VP - Josh Worthington At-Large Rep. - John Cauthorn

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Your

BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS Your Buck Never Stops How Your Missouri Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand YOUR BUCK NEVER STOPS. In a nation where the average consumer is two-to three-generations removed from the family farm (and production agriculture), it is pertinent that efforts are made to bridge the pastureto-plate disconnect and amplify beef messaging. The Missouri Beef Industry Council is striving to do just that. Below are just a few areas where your dollar is getting put to work. This past spring, alongside Missouri Farmers Care and several other state checkoff groups, MBIC’s leaders and mascot made their way to St. Louis to “Beef Up Cardinal Nation” and kick off the baseball season. As part of Missouri Farmers Care “Race to the Plate” campaign, staff and Missouri beef farm and ranch families had the opportunity to get in front of fans prior to the start of a home game and create meaningful interactions where consumers could ask questions and meet area cattle producers, including this season’s featured beef farmer, Sally Thomas of Centralia. This event provided a great opportunity to connect and share pasture-to-plate messaging with an urban audience.

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In commemoration of Beef Month (May), Governor Mike Parson was joined by Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn, leadership and staff from both MBIC and Missouri Cattlemen’s Association at the KC Cattle Company retail location in Parkville, Missouri, to declare May as Beef Month. Governor Parson emphasized how much he, as a third-generation cattleman, values the industry, and Director Chinn reminded attendees that, as third in the nation for beef cow numbers and a leader in total production, Missouri’s cattle industry and its dedicated producers are an important part of our state and should be celebrated as such.

Later that month, MBIC, in partnership with Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska Beef Councils, hosted Nutrition Adventure KC. This program brought together dietitians and nutrition influencers from across the country and provided the ultimate pasture-to-

plate experience. Event attendees learned about beef sustainability, cuts of beef, competed in a “Chopped” style beef recipe development experience, visited Tailgate Cattle Ranch, engaged with a producer panel, and attended a hands-on plate styling workshop. The collaboration provided MBIC with the rare opportunity to have purposeful one-on-one beef-centric conversations with influential health professionals. In July, MBIC staff spent two entire days with Cosmic Sauce Marketing Agency to curate video, photography and strategic content to give out helpful tips and tricks, promote beef recipes, and share the pasture-to-plate messaging. These digital creatives will be used in various capacities over the next several months to educate consumers on the nutritional punch beef brings to the table, in addition to strengthening consumer trust in the industry. This summer also welcomed back in-person Beef Quality Assurance trainings! Trainings were held in Kirksville, Maryville, and West Plains with additional trainings scheduled for this upcoming fall/winter. As a reminder, BQA is currently more important than

Additionally, if you live within the Southwest Missouri region, you may have already seen KY3 Beef Bites, a weekly 30 second video segment, showcasing some of our favorite beef recipes and cooking tips. Segments are also streamed statewide in efforts to drive excitement around the industry and provide consumers with fresh and exciting ways to make beef the star on their dinner plates. Be certain to catch us in the upcoming months as we highlight our favorite ways to highlight beef in comforting, fall recipes, tailgate appetizers, holiday entrees and more.

ever; not only is it a respected way to showcase your dedication to the care and well-being of your cattle, but it also enhances consumer trust in the industry and amplifies their decision to purchase beef from their local meal counter. Make it a priority to find your local training and get certified or renew your current certification. To find a training near you, see MoBeef. org (contact monica@mobeef.com), or to take courses online, visit BQA.org.

Lastly, this football season, we are once again “Kicking off with the Chiefs”! You can see and hear MBIC on the one-and-only Chiefs Radio Network. Listen for our Beef, It’s What for Dinner. ad segments for 30 seconds during pre-game and 15 second during post-game. Additionally, beef is taking the field during a highlighted defensive play each game coined the “Big Beef of the Game.” Join us in celebrating beef and Chiefs Kingdom this upcoming season! As always, thank you for your continued support. Your buck never stops and neither do we!

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July Pork Exports Continue Above Year-Ago; Slow Month for Beef Exports Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports took a step back in July, posting the lowest volume since January, but export value per head of fed slaughter again exceeded $400.

reflected again in these results,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “In July, exports trended lower to China/Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, but our Western Hemisphere markets and other destinations in the Asia-Pacific continued to shine. This is exactly the type of broad international footprint the industry needs to maintain consistent export growth.”

Western Hemisphere Markets Bolster July Pork Exports July pork exports totaled 219,014 metric tons (mt), up 5% year-over-year, while export value increased 1% to $628.7 million. Exports to leading market Mexico continued on a record pace, while July shipments also increased significantly year-over-year to Central America, Taiwan, Oceania, the ASEAN region and Canada.

July Beef Exports Climb to Mexico and Taiwan but Most Markets Trend Lower July beef exports totaled 103,167 mt, down 18% from a year ago and the lowest in six months. Export value was $810.4 million, down 19% and the lowest since February. Exports posted year-over-year gains in July to Mexico, Taiwan, Canada, Hong Kong and Africa and increased sharply to Peru and Honduras. But July exports to the top three destinations for U.S. beef – South Korea, Japan and China – were well below last year’s large totals.

Through the first seven months of 2023, pork exports were 13% above last year’s pace at 1.69 million mt, valued at $4.67 billion (up 10%). This included recordlarge shipments of pork variety meat, which totaled 345,070 mt, up 28% from a year ago, valued at $812.7 million (up 19%).

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“Market diversification has been the top priority for the U.S. pork industry and those efforts are certainly

For January through July, beef exports trailed last year’s record pace by 11% in volume (772,343 mt) and 19% in value ($5.81 billion). “It’s definitely a challenging environment on the beef side, due in part to limited supplies but also persistent headwinds in our key Asian markets,” Halstrom explained. “Though it’s taking longer than anticipated, we still expect a broader foodservice rebound in Asia. And some bright spots for U.S. beef include sustained demand in Taiwan, especially for alternative beef cuts, and the continued momentum in Mexico. It’s also encouraging to see per-head export value maintaining a high level. This is an important metric for gauging the returns delivered by the international markets, even when our production is trending lower.” Lamb Export Volume Rebounds in July Following a slow second quarter, July exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts showed signs of a rebound. July export volume was 197 mt, up 22% from a year ago and the highest since March. Export value was $928,000, down 2% year-over-year but the highest since April. For January through July, lamb exports were 1% below last year’s pace at 1,264 mt, while value fell 6% to $7.3 million. Markets trending higher included Mexico, Canada, the Netherlands Antilles, Panama and Guatemala. A detailed summary of the January-July export results for U.S. beef, pork and lamb, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.

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What’s Cookin’ at the

Missouri Beef House By the MCA Beef House Committee Thank You to Our Volunteers After 41 years with the Beef House at the Missouri State Fair, we take this time to celebrate your dedication and commitment to promote the beef industry to consumers from across the state. Thank you, thank you to all of you who volunteered at the MCA Beef House during the 2023 Missouri State Fair on August 10-20 in Sedalia, Missouri. The compassion you show to the people we serve is an inspiration for us all. MCA volunteers are the back-bone of our organization. MCA volunteers are the true heroes who are constantly ready and willing to contribute their personal time, talents, and body energy just to help make our MCA Beef House a success. MCA volunteers make a day run smoother. MCA volunteers make a difference!

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In fact, 700 individuals from 45 county cattlemen affiliates, 15 FFA chapters, MU Block & Bridle, MSU Collegiate Cattlemen, MCJA, and MCW volunteered for a four-hour shift at some point during the 11-day fair. Our incredible volunteers served a total of 16,160 customers at the MCA Beef House and 3,261 customers at the MCA Beef House Express for a total combined average of 1,776 customers per day. A huge thanks goes to everyone who dines with us, Beef House employees, MCA staff and volunteers who make it possible to serve

over 10,000 pounds of beef. Missouri undoubtedly loves beef! With some hot, sunny days and some rainy days, our air-conditioned dining room along with our covered patio breezeway continues to be considered the prime spot to eat beef. Since 1982, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association continues to showcase beef during the Missouri State Fair and trusts that dining with us will be a memorable one. Thought for the month: “How much beef could a beef cook cook, if a beef cook could cook beef?” Say that three times fast!

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Missouri State Fair Highlights Nearly 350,000 Enjoy Annual Missouri State Fair Traditions in 2023 Source: Office of Communications Missouri Governor — Michael L. Parson JEFFERSON CITY (Sept. 18, 2023) – Today, Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that nearly 350,000 visitors attended the annual State Fair in Sedalia, held August 10-20, 2023. The figure reflects an approximate 2.5% increase from last year. “Like many Missourians, the Missouri State Fair is a longstanding tradition for our family,” Governor Parson said. “The First Lady and I took our own children to the Fair when they were young, and it’s an absolute joy to continue making those lasting memories with our grandchildren today. No other event showcases Missouri agriculture like the Missouri State Fair, and we’re proud of the exceptional work our team does every year to ensure more Missouri families can enjoy the State Fair.” Special events and exhibits celebrated the 2023 Fair theme “Where Traditions Grow.” Statistics from fairgoer surveys consistently show that one of the top reasons guests attend the Fair is because it is a tradition for their family.

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“This year, we showcased many of the traditions that Missourians have come to love about the Fair,” Director Mark Wolfe said. “We asked fairgoers to share their traditions with us and posted those on our social media throughout the summer and on signage around the grounds during the Fair. The Missouri Grown Traditions Scavenger Hunt also highlighted the many traditions our fairgoers submitted to us.” The agriculture showcase, family-friendly attractions and shows, fair food and drink, shopping, and camping also ranked high in the list of why fairgoers came to the Fair in 2023. Concerts were also an important part of the fairgoer experience this year, with the sold-out Lainey Wilson show and nearly sold-out Nelly concert coming in as the most popular. The carnival midway was a popular destination for Fair guests, recording its second highest year for revenue with the first Saturday, Monday and Tuesday coming in as the biggest days on record. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that entry numbers were also encouraging with more than 25,500 livestock and competitive entries shown at the State Fair in 2023. Notable increases in livestock entries shown included 37% for dairy cattle and 30% for rabbits. Agriculture Building entries for hams, bacons and summer sausage, apiculture, and horticulture increased 33%. “The Missouri State Fair is our state’s largest agriculture showcase and a chance to celebrate Missouri’s top economic driver,” Director Chinn said. “The Fair becomes the industry’s biggest family reunion and is an annual tradition for FFA and 4-H families. People from across the state come to Sedalia each year to enjoy youth exhibits, carnival rides and food. It was wonderful to see so many people having a good time at the Fair.” The 2024 Fair will be held August 8-18 in Sedalia. To learn more, visit mostatefair.com.

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Missouri State Fair Highlights Briarwood Angus Farms Provides New Incentives for Angus Youth by Brenda Black Dr. Curtis W. Long of Briarwood Angus Farms awarded youth Angus steer exhibitors with embroidered boot bags and $5,500 in prize money at the 2023 Missouri State Fair Carcass Contest. New this year, an additional $1,000 in award money, with $250 more going to each of the Champion, Reserve Champion and Third Place Angus steers. And for the first time, the highest revenueor dollar-generating Angus steer received a $250 cash prize. Eleven junior exhibitors participated in the Open Carcass Show, and also entered in the 4-H or FFA Angus steer classes. Contestants included three brother and sister duos and one brother duo. Youth exhibitor Luke Warfield celebrated a repeat performance of 2022, taking the Grand Championship for Angus Steer Carcass and Reserve Grand Champion Over-All in the Missouri State Fair Carcass Show. Duane Robertson of Russellville, Missouri, judged the On Foot Open Steer Carcass Show and Live Evaluation Contest. Teagan Schnurbusch from the University of Missouri served as the Carcass Judge. Youth steer exhibitors submitted an exceptional set of calves to the

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Angus Carcass Contest Grand Champion Luke Warfield, Butler, and Reserve Grand Champion Larissa Larrick, Shelbina, receive embroidered boot bags and combined winnings of $2200 from sponsor Briarwood Angus Farms. Pictured L-R: Luke Warfield, David Warfield of Briarwood Angus Farms and Larissa Larrick. *Photo courtesy of Briarwood Angus Farms.

critical review of national champion livestock judging coach from Fowler, Indiana, Matt Claeys. Tyne Lehenbauer, Marion County Extension, showed the Grand Champion 4-H Angus Steer, taking $300 in prize money. Her brother, Kye Lehenbauer, stood in the Reserve Champion spot in the 4-H Division and won $200 for his efforts. Samuel Jordan, Savannah FFA, exhibited the Grand Champion Angus steer, earning $300 in prize money, while Hunter Hammons, Glasgow FFA, took the Reserve Champion FFA title and $200. Luke Warfield’s Angus Carcass Championship included $750 in prize money, and the Reserve Champion OverAll MSF Carcass win tallied up an additional $500 for the Butler 4-H exhibitor. His steer, 3W Ten K, sired by Briarwood Super 7093 and out of 3W MS Objective 277C, weighed 1,250 lbs. and dressed at 62% to render a hanging weight of 777 lbs. The ribeye area measured 14.3”. Luke’s steer yield graded 2.35 with a quality grade of High Choice and percent of retail cuts scoring 51.61.

Clara Warfield placed 3rd in the Angus Carcass Contest and earned $250. Lane Fuemmeler of Glasgow FFA took home the brand new $250-prize-earning title of Highest Revenue Angus Steer.

Angus and Overall Champions from the Missouri State Fair Carcass Contest include Angus youth exhibitors L-R: Larissa Larrick, Shelbina (Reserve Champion Angus Steer); and Luke Warfield, Butler (Champion Angus Steer and Reserve Champion Over-All Carcass); and Judd Abbott, Tuscumbia (Grand Champion Over-All Carcass). Also pictured are Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn; 2023 Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President David Dick; 2023 MSF Queen Kelsey Miller; and MSF commissioners.

Larissa Larrick, Shelbina, earned Reserve Champion Angus Carcass and $550 in cash winnings. Her steer weighed 1,275 lbs. and hung at 806 lbs., dressing at 63%. The ribeye measured 14.1”, the carcass yield graded 2.68 and quality graded High Choice, and the percent of retail cuts scored 50.92.

Congratulations to all of the Angus youth exhibitors who participated in the MSF Angus Carcass Contest: Caroline Frank, Wentzville, Mo.; Blake Fuemmeler, Armstrong, Mo.; Lane Fuemmeler, Armstrong, Mo.; Samuel Jordan, Savannah, Mo.; Larissa Larrick, Shelbina, Mo.; Peyson Larrick, Shelbina, Mo.; Kye Lehenbauer, Palmyra, Mo.; Tyne Lehenbauer, Palmyra, Mo.; Ethan Vanderwert, Columbia, Mo.; Clara Warfield, Butler, Mo.; and Luke Warfield, Butler, Mo. For their entries, these exhibitors will each receive a $200 Participation Award. All cash prizes will be presented during the Missouri Angus Association 2024 Annual Banquet in February. For more information about the annual State Fair Carcass Contest, visit https://www.mostatefair.com/ or https://www.briarwoodangusfarms.com/carcass-contests/ or And to learn more about the Missouri Junior Angus program, go to https://www.missouriangus.org/boards/ juniors/ .

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2023 American Royal Livestock Show October 5 - October 22 Kansas City, Missouri

American Royal Scholarships Available The American Royal is proud to offer scholarships for outstanding leadership and academic excellence as well as competitive events. Throughout the year scholarships will be awarded to individuals or teams through applications or in the show arena. Academic and Leadership scholarships include the Royal Scholars Program and Veterinary Scholars Program. All students are pursuing agriculture, food, natural resources or veterinary degrees and demonstrate academic and leadership excellence in their schools and communities. Scholarships to individuals and teams participating in the judging competitions, junior and intercollegiate livestock judging contests, 4-H meats and livestock judging contests as well as crops judging contests are awarded throughout the fall season. Equestrian

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Junior Premium Livestock Auction The 2023 American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction will be held Saturday, October 14. TIME: 5:30 p.m. The Royal Elite Drive begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy floor seating for the selection of champions, followed by time to interact with sale exhibitors. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. LOCATION: Hale Arena We hope you will join us in celebrating these exhibitors success while playing a part in impacting their future.

Come to Kansas City for these 2023 American Royal Charolais Events… Kansas City, MO Shows and Sales!

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October 20 • 8 a.m. Charolais Breeders Bull Classic, Hale Arena • 1:30 p.m. Charolais Sale October 21 • 8 a.m. - Charolais Junior Heifer Show followed by the National Roll of Excellence Charolais Show, East Side Hale Arena

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scholarships are offered to riders in the Saddle Horse Show, Youth and Open, Cutting Horse, and Quarter Horse Show. For more information on the American Royal Scholarships go to the website: www.americanroyal. com/educational-programming/scholarships/

2023 American Royal Livestock Show Changes & Reminders

See Rules and Regulations for more detailed information on these changes/reminders.

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Market Exhibitors (Steers, Lambs, Goats, Barrows) • All market exhibitors are required to complete a Quality Assurance program. Examples include: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals, Quality Counts, Beef Quality Assurance, Pork Quality Assurance, or other programs approved by the American Royal. The program name and certificate number will be required on all market entry forms. Exhibitors failing to submit this information will have entries returned as incomplete and will be charged the $10 re-processing fee. Exhibitor Age Requirements • All junior exhibitors showing a market animal, steer momma, wether dam, or breeding doe must be no younger than 7 years old and no older than 21 years old as of January 1st, 2023. • Junior breeding heifer and purebred and crossbred breeding gilt exhibitors will follow their respective junior breed association age requirements. Market Animal Weigh back • Market goats will receive a 5 lb. tolerance from declared weight. • Market lambs will receive a 7 lb. tolerance from declared weight. • Market barrows and breeding gilts will receive a 15 lb. tolerance from declared weight. Steers • Federal 840 ID tags are the official identification for steers. NO EXCEPTIONS. Steer Momma Classic The Steer Momma class is a breeding heifer class, specifically for heifers that, based on their genetics, muscling, and phenotype, are designed to produce show steers. Steer Momma’s may be registered or commercial, however, registration papers are not required. Please see more detailed information in specie section Swine • Federal 840 ID tags will be used as the official identification for swine. Ear notches will only be utilized as a secondary form of identification.

• Market barrows weight range will be from minimum 230 lb. to 300 lb. maximum • Purebred/Crossbred breeding gilts and market barrows divisions will be broken into classes based on weight at the discretion of the superintendent. Market Lambs – Wether Dam Ewes • Whiteface Influenced Division – please see more detailed information in the specie section. Market Goats • The junior market goat show is open to wethers only. Arrival Deadlines • Please pay special attention to the arrival deadlines, as we will not be making exceptions outside of these times. Junior Premium Livestock Auction • Market Lambs- Division Champions and Reserve Division Champions (except White face influenced) must sell in the Junior Premium Livestock Auction. Please see more detailed information under each species. • Market Goats – All Division and Reserve Division Champions must sell in the Junior Premium Livestock Auction. Please see more detailed information under each species. • All market animal exhibitors that qualify for the Junior Premium Livestock Auction will be required to complete an Animal Husbandry Form, which can be found at www.americanroyal.com. All medications, vaccinations, injections, medical treatments and any foreign substances administered, in any form or manner, from the ownership deadline (August 15, 2023) through Junior Premium Livestock Auction must be recorded. The American Royal strongly advises all exhibitors to maintain this form from time of ownership and bring with them to the American Royal to ensure accuracy in record keeping. • The Junior Premium Livestock Auction is a terminal auction. Showmanship (Based on age of exhibitor as of January 1, 2023) • The age divisions for Lamb, Goat, Barrow, Steer Momma, & Steer exhibitors are: • Junior — 7-12 years old • Intermediate — 13-16 years old • Senior — 17 years & older • The following species/breeds will be allowed to show in a Peewee division (6 years & younger): • Purebred Breeding Gilt Exhibitors • Crossbred Breeding Gilt Exhibitors • Mini Hereford Junior Exhibitors • Limousin Junior Heifer Exhibitors • Red Angus Junior Heifer Exhibitors • Maine-Anjou Junior Heifer Exhibitors • Salers Junior Heifer Exhibitors

2023 American Royal Livestock Show Tentative Schedule Thursday, October 5 1 p.m. Move-In : Watusi, American Aberdeen, Belted Galloway, Black Hereford, Braunvieh, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Miniature Hereford, Red Angus, & Salers Friday, October 6 9 a.m. Watusi must be on grounds 10 a.m. Move-In: American Aberdeen, Belted Galloway, Black Hereford, Braunvieh, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Miniature Herefords, Red Angus & Salers Saturday, October 7 8 a.m. Move-In: American Aberdeen, Belted Galloway, Black Hereford, Braunvieh, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Miniature Herefords, Red Angus & Salers 1 p.m. Black Hereford Sale – Wagstaff 2 p.m. Watusi Open Show – East Side Hale Arena 5 p.m. Junior Heifer Showmanship – Hale Sunday, October 8 8 a.m. Belted Galloway Open Show-East Side Hale Arena 8 a.m. American Aberdeen Junior/Open Show-West Side Hale Arena 1 p.m. Miniature Hereford Junior Show/Open Show – West Side Hale Arena 1 p.m. Black Hereford Junior Show/Open Show – East Side Hale Arena 4 p.m. Salers Junior/Open Show- Hale Arena

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Monday October 9 8 a.m. Limousin Junior/Open Show – West Side Hale Arena 8 a.m. Red Angus Junior/Open Show– East Side Hale Arena

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1 p.m. Gelbvieh Junior/Open Show – West Side Hale Arena 1 p.m. Braunvieh Junior/Open Show – East Side Hale Arena Tuesday October 10 1 p.m. Sheep & Goat Start move in /vet check Showmanship Check in (Gate will close at 10 p.m.) Wednesday, October 11 8 a.m. Market lambs and Wether Dam Ewes MoveIn, Vet Check & Showmanship check in (All Market Lambs and Wether Dam Ewes must be on the grounds by 6 p.m.) 8 a.m. Market Goats/Breeding Does Move-In, Vet Check, & Showmanship check in (All Market Goats/ Breeding Does must be on the grounds by 6 p.m.) 9 a.m. Market Barrow and Breeding Gilt Move-In and Vet Check – Governors (All swine must be on the grounds by 10 p.m.) 8 p.m. Lamb/Goat Weight Card Turn In (Weight cards due by 8 p.m.) -Upper Ex 6 p.m. Market Steers, Steer Momma Move-In – Lower Ex 6:30 p.m. Sullivan’s Supply Lamb and Goat Fitting Contest Hale Thursday, October 12 8 a.m. Market Barrow Check-In followed by Breeding Gilt Check-In (All cards due by 1 p.m.) – Governors 10 a.m. (All Market Steers, and Steer Mommas must be on the grounds by 10 a.m.) 10 a.m. Market Steer Check-In (Weight cards due by noon) Steer Momma check in after Market Steers – Lower Ex 10 a.m. Lamb Showmanship – Hale Arena 12 p.m. Sullivan’s Supply Cattle Clinic 1 p.m. Goat Showmanship – Hale Arena 3 p.m. Steer Showmanship – Hale Arena 5 p.m. Swine Showmanship– Governors Friday, October 13 8 a.m. Competitive Events Awards Program – Hale Arena 9 a.m. Market Barrow Show (Pedigreed followed by Crossbred) – Governors 9 a.m. Market Lamb Show – Hale Arena 10 a.m. Market Goat Show – Hale Arena 11 a.m. Market Steer Show – Hale Arena Saturday, October 14 8 a.m. Breeding Gilt Show (Pedigreed followed by Crossbred) – Governors 8 a.m. Wether Dam Ewe Lamb Show – Hale Arena 9 a.m. Wether Dam Doe Goat Show – Hale Arena 10 a.m. Steer Momma Show - Hale Arena 6 p.m. Royal Elite Drive – Hale Arena

7 p.m. Junior Premium Livestock Auction – Hale Arena Sunday, October 15 6 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Awards – Wagstaff Monday, October 16 8 a.m. Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest – Hale Arena 7 p.m. Collegiate Livestock Judging Banquet – Hale Arena Tuesday, October 17 12 p.m. Move-In: Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Shorthorn, & Simmental Wednesday, October 18 7 a.m. Move-In: Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Shorthorn, & Simmental 3 p.m. Cattle Demonstration Sponsored by Weaver Livestock – Hale Arena Thursday, October 19 9 a.m. Shorthorn Junior Show – East Side Hale DArena IN E cA i A M er 9 a.m. Maine-Anjou Junior Show – West Side AHale m Arena 4 p.m. Junior Heifer Showmanship – East Side Hale Arena 4 p.m. Chianina Junior/Open Show– West Side Hale Arena All Day Fall Field Trip – This is one of the American Royal’s educational events which are designed to educate students in second through fifth grade and consists of an interactive educational tour through some of our agricultural events. Please be aware that school aged children will be taking a tour throughout the complex, as a part of our mission to champion food and agriculture so in times to come, it will be celebrated, and all generations will be committed to its future. si

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Friday, October 20 8 a.m. Charolais Royal Breeders Bull Classic – East Side Hale Arena 8 a.m. Maine-Anjou Open Show – West Side Hale Arena 9:30 a.m. Shorthorn Open Show – East Side Hale Arena 1 p.m. Angus Junior Heifer Show – East Side Hale Arena 1:30 p.m. Royal Collection Charolais Sale – Wagstaff Sale Center 2 p.m. Simmental Junior Heifer Show – West Side Hale Arena All Day Fall Field Trip – This is one of the American Royal’s educational events which are designed to educate students in second through fifth grade and consists of an interactive educational tour through some of our agricultural events. Please be aware that school aged children will be taking a tour throughout the complex, as a part of our mission to champion food and agriculture so in times to come, it will be celebrated, and all generations will be committed to its future. AmMAD s e E

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COUNTY NEWS

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Lafayette County Lafayette County worked two busy shifts at the Beef House for the 2023 Missouri State Fair; a big THANK YOU goes to all our members and friends that were on hand to help. Several members also took an extra turn to help when the Beef House staff was short-handed, and that effort was greatly appreciated. Our shift on the second Thursday, known as Legislator’s Day, has long been a favorite for many of our members, especially W.A. Schlesselman. Little did we know that this year would be his last shift — always manning the french fryer and holding court with anyone that stopped over there for a visit. We will miss his stories, his leadership and his friendship — he never met a stranger! We enjoyed the opportunity to have the MJCA Youth Industry Tour make a visit to Lafayette County. After their stop at the Heins Family Farm for a tour at the dairy facility, we enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Higginsville Park with burgers, mac and cheese, pasta salad, and decorated cookies enjoyed by everyone. We sent them off to return to Columbia with a beef stick in hand and lots of memories of their days together.

From the first year of the Beef House, to his 41st year of service, W.A. was always a great advocate for beef!

LCCA was ready at the Higginsville Park for a quick lunch stop!

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Heins Family Farm provided a great backdrop for the tour group photo!

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As we get ready for harvest, we look forward to the Higginsville Country Fair and the annual Wood & Huston Bank Tailgate at Lafayette County C-I High School in Higginsville. We’ll be serving lots of beef in September!

St. Clair County Cattlemen St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association met on Tuesday, September 12, at Appleton City School District in Appleton City with 27 members and guests present. Reagan O’Farrell with the Appleton City FFA spoke to the Cattlemen on all the past and upcoming events the Appleton City FFA Chapter has been doing. They currently have five students up for their American Degrees and others that have attended HYMAX and MAbA leadership conferences. They are looking forward to a great year! Weston Shelby with St. Clair County State Bank spoke to the Cattlemen. St. Clair County State Bank has three locations around the county. St. Clair County State Bank works to serve our agriculture-based community. In addition to having Fix Rate Mortgages and CDs, St. Clair County is one the few banks in our county that offers the Beginning Farmer Loans to help the young farmers starting out. If you have any questions or are looking for good-quality service, contact Weston at St. Clair County State Bank.

Reagan O’Farrell with Appleton City FFA

Christian Women’s Fellowship presented the St. Clair County Cattlemen with a check for $200 to support the MoBeef for MoKids program. Thanks, Anita Gilmore, for presenting the check to the Cattlemen. Thank you, Appleton City FFA Chapter, for the delicious meal and, St. Clair County State Bank, for sponsoring the meal tonight! The second round of MoBeef for MoKids will go on Friday, October 6. Any person or business interested in donating please see Weston Shelby or Lawanna Salmon. Monetary donations are being taken to help the Cattlemen purchase cattle when no one has one ready to go at the scheduled time.

Weston Shelby of St. Clair County State Bank

On Sunday, August 13, St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association, along with Osceola FFA Chapter, worked a shift at the Missouri Beef House at the Missouri State Fair. It was a fun time, and thank you to the Osceola FFA Chapter for joining us!

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association served hamburgers and ribeye steak sandwiches on the Osceola Square for Osceola Rodeo Daze. What a great day it was, and thanks to

Anita Gilmore with Christian Women’s Fellowship, Robert Salmon, Mike Nance

the community who came to support the Cattlemen at Osceola Rodeo Daze. Our next meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2023, at Osceola School District with the meal provided by the Osceola FFA Chapter and sponsorship by Heiman, Inc.

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On Saturday, August 19, St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association served ribeye steak dinners at the Appleton City Fair. It was a great evening and fun was had by all. Thanks to the community who came to support the Cattlemen at the Fair.

Bates County Bates County Cattleman had their September meeting at the Poplar Heights Farm on September 12. Heiman Agri Service was the sponsor, and Bud Mareth from Purina gave a talk about products that Purina has to offer. The annual meeting was discussed and is set for November 18. We got a nice letter from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative thanking us for cooking for their annual meeting. Cattlemen had also been asked to cook for the Adrian Optimists Banquet on September 23 and for the Adrian Lions Clubs Banquet on September 30. We are having a membership drive to try and increase membership and will be calling all members that are expiring this year.

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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen Our re-boot meeting, following our summer break, was jam-packed with speakers! We received updates from MU Extension and received thanks for our involvement with Congressman Eric Burlison’s Ag Tour of Lawrence County. Several of our members were featured on the tour, including Nolan Kleiboeker, O.D. Cope, Glen Cope, and the SW Research and Extension Education Center! We celebrated Weaver Forest’s birthday, and the Ash Grove FFA Chapter shared a thank you message to our association for support of their Ag Program, and the Schanke’s were recognized as the Lawrence County Farm Family of the Year! It was also reported that our association contributed $10,000 to the Eldon Cole Memorial Fund. Additionally, we received several updates on Jim McCann; I’d encourage anyone who feels inclined to give him a call or line up a time with his kids to drop in and visit with our great friend. This month’s inspiration was selected from Matthew 28:20. “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” The meeting was sponsored by Farmers Business Network. Kenneth Ladyman, Dr. Monty Kerley, Dylan Hamlin, Clark O’Bannon, and Jason Zwahlen shared various tools, from input financing and nutrition programs to PRF and LRP products, that can be utilized to improve an operations efficiency and overall profitability. Our association’s NCBA competitive stipend program for college agriculture students is open! It can be accessed at bit.ly/2324ncba and must be emailed to Nathan Isakson by midnight on Thursday, October 12. We will also have sign-ups for Apple Butter Makin’ Days next month.

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After our meeting last week, I had the opportunity to visit with Eva Ulrich and her mother; they had a great time at the Missouri Beef House during the State Fair, and Eva spent some time visiting with Governor Parson. She was eager to show the commemorative coins that both Governor Parson and the First Lady gave her! It’s exciting to not only see our leaders visit with our young people, but it’s even cooler to see young ones engaging in conversation and making connections with those around them. I still grin thinking about Eva’s excitement! I’m so glad Scynthia Schnake was able to snag the photo in this article — talk about a neat moment.

As I write, today marks 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. This time of year, Patriot Day weighs heavy on my mind, and it doesn’t take long for it to burden my heart; I’m sure that I’m not alone in this feeling. A couple years ago, I had a conversation with another adult, and they asked me, “What’s the point? Why do we still tell

Eva Ulrich and Governor Parson at the Missouri Beef House.

kids about 9/11? It was horrendously tragic and they weren’t alive when it happened. Aren’t we continuing the spread of the tragedy of that day by recovering it?” While I understood his point — that we should be selective with how we approach 9/11 — I think he may have missed the mark. It’s about heroism. It’s about the American Experience, and it’s about ensuring that, in the day-to-day challenges we each face, we don’t begin to take for granted the blessing it is to be Americans. Contrary to what we see in the media, I’ve yet to hear that immigration to the U.S. has ceased. We still seem to still be a shining light to the oppressed of the world. When a person speaks with young people who have no personal memory of 9/11, they have to be careful as their listeners can easily become horrified and experience an emotional slump in reaction to the details. However, if the important facts mentioned above are highlighted, it becomes a very different conversation — a conversation where they learn that terrorism is cowardice, everyday people have greatness within them, and the American Dream is something worth preserving. Although they weren’t alive at the time, a responsible conversation can add clarity to their perspective. Kind of like Cowboys at the Capitol, right? Our lawmakers can’t always relate to our experiences. It’s important for those of us in agriculture to share our values and concerns in a way that adds clarity, not shock and awe. In agriculture, we’re in the friendmaking business — just like Eva and Governor Parson. A handshake, smile, and honest conversation go a long way when our government leaders find themselves in committee, and as they cast their next vote. If you occupy a chair in their office or even in their mind, you’ve taken away that position from those who intend to work against us. I hope, this spring, you’re able to join us in traveling to Jefferson City to invest in our industry alongside the professionals at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. I can guarantee this: you won’t be alone. See you in October! Nathan Isakson, President Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

Southeast Missouri Cattlemen The annual picnic of the SEMO Cattlemen’s Association was held August 3, 2023, at the Bollinger County Co-op in Marble Hill, Missouri. Ribeye sandwiches were furnished by the association, with those attending bringing a side dish. Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship.

From left to right: Lydia Whaley, Meadow Heights High School; Billy Wallis, SEMO Cattlemen’s Association; Sam Ruble, Merck Animal Health; Dylan Aufdenberg, Jackson High School; and Abagayle Britton, Saxony Lutheran High School.

The SEMO Cattlemen’s Association cholarship winners were announced. The winners were Bethany Foltz, Isabella Foltz, and Lydia Whaley of Meadow Heights High School; Dylan Aufdenberg of Jackson High School; and Abagayle Britton of Saxony Lutheran High School. Those winners in attendance were introduced.

Dylan Aufdenberg accepts the Merck Animal Health scholarship from Sam Ruble, Merck representative, while SEMO Cattlemen’s Association member Billy Wallis looks on.

Sam Ruble, a representative of Merck Animal Health, was there to present a scholarship. This scholarship was a competition with Merck challenging each county to collect empty Ralgro wheels and Revalor cartridges from their members. They were then collected and tallied. The SEMO Cattlemen’s Association collected the most, winning the competition. Dylan Aufdenberg was awarded the $1,000 Merck scholarship.

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Polk County There is always something for everyone at the Missouri State Fair. This year was no different with fun to be had at each turn. We enjoy all the fair food, but none more than what they serve up at the Beef House. Our volunteers get to combine with other associations to help make this a success. It seems to get busier and bigger each year! We make new friends and get to know what others are doing to promote the beef industry in their area. The theme of the fair this year was “Where Traditions Grow.” We are happy that serving at the Beef House has become a tradition for us.

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As we look forward to fall weather, we know it is close when Bolivar Country Days happen. This year, it took place on September 9. There were craft vendors, business vendors, face paintings and more. The weather was perfect, and friends and families took full advantage of the day to get out and have fun. The Polk County Cattlemen served up 350 steak sandwiches and 250 all-beef hotdogs. We have several volunteers who make preparing and serving many people look easy. We always make sure to have fun and love to see those in our community enjoy beef for their meal.

Dallas County The Dallas County Cattlemen’s Association (DCCA) kicked of its fall membership meetings on September 12 at Prairie Grove School south of Buffalo. The 82 members and guests in attendance heard two USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) directors give an overview of drought programs and assistance available to benefit cattlemen. DCCA member Megan Henderson discussed the Livestock Forage Assistance Program, which kicked in on July 4. Dallas County has been designated a D3 area with a three-month grazing loss. To be eligible for the program, producers have to prove a risk to livestock, as well as a risk to grazing areas. For Dallas County, an acreage report must be filed annually at the local USDA FSA office in Bolivar. A livestock inventory, as of July 4, must also be reported. Henderson also talked about farm loans that are available to producers for such things as hay barns and balers. She is the county FSA executive director for Laclede, Wright and Pulaski counties. Karen Stillings works out of the Bolivar office and is the county executive director for Dallas and Polk Counties. Her presentation focused on ELAP (Emergency Livestock Assistance Program), which includes reimbursement for freight and water hauling. She noted this program took effect on April 1, the beginning of the grazing period. Producers can receive 60% payback of $6.60 per mile for costs incurred for hauling hay, which amounts to $3.96 per mile. Payment stops at 1,000 miles, with the first 25 excluded. Stillings urged cattle producers to contact her office as soon as possible if they have not already done so. Reimbursement for water hauling pays by the gallon for 150 days. We appreciate all the useful information we received at the meeting after a long, hot and very dry summer in Dallas County.

Karen Stillings

Megan Henderson

Earlier in the evening, three Buffalo FFA students gave an update on the chapter’s summer activities, members’ projects and upcoming events. We thank Mattie Daugherty, Paige Henderson and Jordan Tucker for being FFA representatives at our meetings this upcoming year.

L to R: Mattie Daugherty, Paige Henderson, Jordan Tucker

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Our excellent meal of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs with sides was provided by our association that evening. Our next meeting will be held on October 10, with our annual meeting scheduled for November 14.

Barton County Cattlemen Barton County Cattlemen met September 12, 2023, at the Thiebaud Meeting Rooms in Lamar, Missouri. President Brett Faubion opened the meeting with prayer. A brisket dinner, prepared by Scott Nolting, was enjoyed. The sponsor for the meeting was Waltz Hay & Cattle. Wesley Tucker, farm and ranch transition specialist with the University of Missouri Extension presented a program on farm succession. There are several problems, but the main two are lack of communication and starting planning too late. Plan now so that all involved can understand what is to happen when the parents are no longer available to operate the farm business. He gave things to consider when transferring ownership to off-the-farm beneficiaries. Consider the plan you want when one child is in a working partnership on the farm and other children are not involved in the operation. When all involved communicate their ideas and discussion is held, it avoids problems in the future and ensures your plan

will be carried out. Things that may seem obvious may not be that simple when the group discusses the plan. Discussions should be held frequently — once a year or more — to keep the plan up to date. A video, Preparing for Farm Succession Planning, is available on YouTube. Assistance with succession planning resources are available by searching the Extension website at https://extension.missouri.edu. Brett announced that $2,000 was raised for the scholarship fund recently at the Lamar Free Fair. Annual dues, both local and state, are now due. Courtney Collins, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, manager of membership, stated that applications for the Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation scholarships are now open. Brett closed the meeting with prayer.

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Our next meeting will be October 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at the Theibaud Meeting Rooms in Lamar, Missouri.

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$API and $TI: A Bull Buyer’s Best Friends Source: by Lilly Platts - American Simmental Association The Register An index is not an EPD, but rather a measure of the difference in profitability for the designed scenario. Understanding each index can help you move the profitability of your cow herd in a positive direction. Lane Giess, ASA Geneticist, answered some common questions about index selection. Bull selection impacts a cow herd for many years, often long after the bull has left an operation. You might spend months leading up to sale season combing through catalogs, studying numbers, making phone calls, and putting in the time to make sure your selection will live up to your operation’s needs. Or, you may have a simple approach and assess bulls the day-of with your eye on a few select criteria. Either way, the bull you want is going to walk through the sale ring or across All-Purpose Index ($API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario.

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Terminal Index ($TI): Evaluates sires for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.

Interpreting $API and $TI: Just as with EPD, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for $API is worth an extra $6,000 over a +50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr.= $6,000). Percentile is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed.

your screen, and you will have a small window of time to balance the cost of the bull and the criteria he meets (or doesn’t). Even if you have a longstanding relationship with a seedstock breeder or a buyer who picks out bulls for you, simplifying the process is beneficial. Indices take into account many EPD and combine them into one value, expressed in dollars of profitability prediction among bulls. ASA publishes two indices: $API (All Purpose Index), and $TI (Terminal Index). $API estimates profitability when a percentage of daughters remain in the herd as replacements. $TI estimates terminal profitability. Why is it important to have $API and $TI? Why is there value in simplifying things? Giess: An economic index such as $API or $TI greatly improves a breeder’s ability to select for genetics associated with commercial profitability. Without the use of an index that accounts for all traits, selecting for balanced genetic improvement is too burdensome. Commercial cattlemen can use a single value to simplify their selection criteria and use $API or $TI as a starting point in their decision-making process. How should each index be used? Giess: Seedstock breeders have the responsibility of improving the genetics that influence the entire commercial beef industry. Because of this, the goal of commercially minded breeders should be to develop genetics that are commercially viable and profitable. An economic index helps with this goal. Instead of breeders selecting animals based on individual traits related to a single aspect of an operation’s profitability (i.e., Weaning Weight, Calving Ease, etc.), an economic index combines all economically relevant traits and weights their importance in a single value — expressed in dollars.

If your goal as a breeder is to develop genetics with the intention of retaining females and being more maternally focused, then the All Purpose Index ($API) is the one you should use. This index focuses on the whole-life-cycle and accounts for traits such as maternal calving ease, docility, fertility, and, perhaps most importantly, female longevity. As a whole-lifecycle index, the $API still needs to account for carcass performance since many of the daughters will contribute to the terminal genetics of their progeny. On the flip side, if your goal as a breeder is to develop genetics with the sole purpose of maximizing terminal profitability, then the Terminal Index ($TI) is what you should use. The $TI was designed for breeding systems with the assumption that all females were purchased or developed separately. A terminal mating system places greater emphasis on carcass performance, growth, and direct calving ease. Dr. Ken Odde runs commercial cattle in South Dakota and is the past department head for the Animal Sciences and Industry Department at Kansas State University. He shares his insight on utilizing $API and $TI: “The purpose of a selection index is to help the commercial producer, or the potential buyer, in appropriately balancing traits. We now have EPD on such a wide variety of traits that it is difficult to decide what is actually the most important. Indices are really a breed association effort to help producers with appropriately balancing traits.” It’s important to note that all seedstock breeding programs are different and have commercial customers with varying goals, so the best suggestion would be to use the $API and $TI as a starting point and then focus on other traits to develop a breeding program.

How long can it take for a producer to see a measurable change after committing to using indices in selection decisions? Giess: Unlike single trait selection, realizing genetic progress from economic-index-based selection will inevitably be slower. Since $API uses a balanced approach to weighting every economically relevant trait, you will not be using the extreme outliers for a single trait. For traits with low heritability, this noticeable difference will be even slower. This process can take years with long generation intervals, and the need to keep females around until profitable. Do you have any tips for producers wanting to utilize $API or $TI? Giess: One thing that is important to note about indices is the reliability of the prediction. We do not calculate an “accuracy” for indices since they are aggregated from many EPD, each with their own accuracy. If comparing a highly proven sire’s index to that of a yearling bull, the reliability of the younger bull’s index is inevitably lower. Also, it’s extremely important to remember that an index allows superiority in one trait to outweigh poor genetic merit in a range of other traits. This means that if a sire is exceptional for only one of the key traits in an index and poor for the others, he may appear more favorable than bulls with average performance across all traits.

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Since each producer’s operation is unique, how can we trust that an index will do what it’s supposed to? Giess: Indices are designed to be robust in their function. And while every operation is unique, the beef industry’s profit centers are fairly constant across all regions. The commercial industry needs females that stay in the herd until profitable, don’t exceed reasonable nutrition requirements, produce and wean a heavy calf that is born healthy, grows well, and kills with excellent terminal merit. This is obviously a simplification of the nuances of the beef industry, but over all this is what an $API index is designed to accomplish. And while breeders can tailor their breeding programs to fill niches, an index will guide a breeding program in the direction of commercial profitability.

Do the inputs for $API and $TI change over time, or does the formula stay the same? Giess: The economic inputs for $API and $TI largely stay the same across years. They are designed to be robust in market fluctuations and not inappropriately discount an animal’s genetic worth if corn prices rise suddenly and then drop back to normal a few months later. Since breeding decisions happen at a fixed point in time, you want an index that can withstand those market fluctuations.

ASA Honors Pearl Walthall with Lifetime Promoter Award Source: American Simmental Association BOZEMAN, MONTANA — Pearl Walthall of Windsor, Missouri, recently received the American Simmental Association’s (ASA) Lifetime Promoter Award. The award was established to recognize those who make significant contributions to the Simmental breed. Recipients of this distinguished award are selected based on major contributions to the promotion and advancement of SimGenetics and ASA. Walthall was recognized during ASA’s Fall Focus event, on Saturday, August 26, in Denver, Colorado. Walthall has been a livestock photographer and member of the Simmental community for decades, traveling across the country to capture images at shows, events, and more with her business, Pearl’s Pics. Pearl got her start in the Simmental breed early on, and is accomplished in and out of the show ring. She and her husband, Greg, run SimAngus, Simmental, and Angus cattle in west-central Missouri. Together they also owned a fitting service, WW Cattle Company, for over 20 years. Photography has been a passion of Pearl’s since she was a young girl, and she combined that with her love for the cattle industry to create Pearl’s Pics. From photographing national shows and sale animals to senior pictures, she has been a part of many important moments. She is known throughout the industry for always being willing to share her knowledge, and for taking however long is necessary to photograph each junior’s animal, not just the winners.

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Founded in 1968, the American Simmental Association is headquartered in Bozeman, MT. ASA is committed to leveraging technology, education, and collaboration to accelerate genetic profitability for the beef industry. In keeping with its commitment, ASA, along with its partners, formed International Genetic Solutions — the world’s largest genetic evaluation of beef cattle. Learn more at www.simmental.org and internationalgeneticsolutions.com.

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Missouri Simmental Association (MSA) launches new Heifer Extravaganza Program The MSA is announcing the Heifer Extravaganza, starting in 2023-2024. The purpose is to encourage our consignors/members to continue to bring higher-quality cattle to our annual state sale, and to reward the junior members that buy them. We have partnered with VitaFerm, through Missouri Area Sales Manager Morgan Weinrich, to be the title sponsor of the program by donating $2,000 for the premiums.

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The way the program works for junior members is that they must first purchase a female at the 2023 Fall

Harvest Sale on November 4 at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center or from the MSA’s Spring Online Sale (date to be determined). They then enter that female in the Missouri State Fair Open Show in August 2024, where there will be a special class(es) for percentage and purebred females. The winners will earn $500 or more, depending on ongoing fundraising. The way the program works for sale consignors is, if one of their females sold in either sale wins the percentage or purebred special class(es), they will earn $500 or more, depending on ongoing fundraising.

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Heifer EXTRAVAGANZA

A Missouri Simmental Associa;on Program

New opportunity in 2024! Read details below to see how you and your customers can par;cipate in the VitaFerm Heifer Extravaganza, to be held in conjunc;on with the Missouri State Fair Open Show. 1. Eligible Females a. Females purchased in the Missouri Simmental Associa:on (MSA) Fall Harvest Sale (Nov. 4, 2023) or any other MSA sponsored sale are automa:cally eligible to par:cipate. The Missouri Junior member that the female is transferred to at the :me of sale, must be the exhibitor of the female at the Extravaganza. b. Females limited to two years of eligibility. c. Females entered in the Extravaganza may be subject to DNA tes:ng as deemed necessary at the discre:on of the MSA, at the owner’s expense. 2. Missouri State Fair Show (How to enter) a. Extravaganza Females must be entered in the Missouri State Fair Open Show. b. Exhibitors will be required to pay the State Fair entry fees. i. Purebred Simmental must have a minimum of 7/8 Simmental. ii. Founda:on Simmental must be 50% Simmental or higher, but not over 7/8 Simmental. iii. Must be a Purebred or Founda:on Simmental Female that has a class listed in the Missouri State Fair Premium Book. The only excep:on would be a bull calf exhibited at the side of his Dam, but not separately. iv. Exhibitors must abide by Rules of the Missouri State Fair. As we are working in conjunc:on with the State Fair to support this event. v. We are working with the Missouri State Fair to add a class number(s) for the Extravaganza to the Missouri State Fair Premium Book. The class(es) will be broken out based on number of entries. c. In addi:on, there will be a separate Heifer Extravaganza entry form to complete. Instruc:ons for this will be posted on the MSA website. The Female, Exhibitor and Consignor will be verified when the form is received. d. Exhibitors are required to provide registra:on papers when checking in their animal. Failure to do so will void their entry. e. The female’s taôo must match the registra:on paper and may be subject to inspec:on. f. Extravaganza is open to all paid Missouri Junior Simmental members. This will be verified prior to par:cipa:on.

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3. Premiums for the winning Exhibitors & Consignors a. Biozyme (VitaFerm) has commi^ed $2,000 for the naming rights - Thanks to Morgan Weinrich, Missouri Area Sales Mgr. b. Our intent is to have a separate Purebred and Founda:on winner. The two division winners will be awarded $500 each, along with the corresponding consignor that sold the Females. Fundraising will con:nue. If more than $2000 is raised, the premiums will increase accordingly.

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Feeding Quality Forum Shares Market Outlook, Path to Meeting Demand Source: Angus Media The beef demand success story of the past is also the industry’s roadmap for the future, said speakers at this year’s Feeding Quality Forum. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) gathered cattle feeders, ranchers, allied industry and students at the 18th annual event, held Aug. 22-23, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The program covered everything from current market conditions and technology to price forecasts and advancements on the horizon. “It’s hats off to you as an industry for producing the right genetics, managing those correctly and bringing high-quality beef to the industry,” said Glen Dolezal, Cargill Protein, warning he doesn’t want to go backward as implant programs and new additives come on the market. “I encourage you to be careful,” Dolezal said.

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Having the most accurate measures to evaluate carcass quality provides the best data possible to make those

decisions. Bucky Gwartney, Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS), said most major packing plants use cameras to grade, sort or gather data in their operations today. Rural locker plants may soon have greater access to the technology through a USDA pilot program that’s currently testing a cell-phone-like device to capture ribeye pictures and call marbling scores. “Technology is coming at us quick,” Gwartney said. “It’s going to be better than we’ve ever had, and I’m convinced it’s going to be a mainstay of the grading program.” Knowing More and Doing Better Learning more is a step to improvement. AJ Tarpoff, Kansas State University, and Lily Edwards-Callaway, Colorado State University, shared ongoing research to improve cattle comfort. They touched on bedding in the summer to cool the ground, changing diet makeup during heat events, and offering shade and water. Continued on page 70

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“It’s not always a cost,” Tarpoff said, calling cattle comfort an investment in productivity and grade. Cattlemen can’t control the environment, EdwardsCallaway said, “but we can control some of the things that you do to help promote that comfort for the animals and reduce that discomfort.” Good animal husbandry helps connect with consumers, too, she said. “A lot of us have got really cool things we’re doing by ourselves, but we’re going to have to share some of that data, move it up chain efficiently and take advantage of that to get to that next step,” said John Schroeder, Darr Feedlot, noting that’s important to growing consumer confidence. He, along with Jesse Fulton, University of Nebraska Panhandle Research & Extension, and Robert Wells, Noble Research Institute, participated in a stewardship panel led by Kirsten Nickels, CAB sustainability and animal care scientist. “As long as we’re good stewards to the land, good stewards of our herd, practice good stockmanship, we’re going to be around for a lifetime,” Fulton said.

Becoming more efficient and using resources carefully is one aspect of stewardship. Justin Sexten, Zoetis Beef, lead a discussion with Nebraska cattle feeders Joan Ruskamp, J&S Feedlot, Zack Lindsley, R&L Feeders, along with Karl Fox, who operates a family feedyard in northeast Iowa. They talked labor and cost savings from using computer programs, advisors and some plain old creativity. “I don’t want my sons and daughters to take 30 years to learn. I want them to be better than me next year,” Fox said. Caption: Returning speaker Dan Basse shared market insights, pointing out the continued need to be adaptable and flexible. Market Outlook Being flexible and adaptable is as important today as ever, said market analyst Dan Basse, AgResource Co. “When you put geopolitical things, along with weather and the wars that are ongoing, you’re ending up with extreme volatility in a lot of markets,” he explained. Basse predicted a range in cattle prices from $160 per hundredweight (cwt.) to $220 for a springtime high. He

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said the supply-driven bull market for cattle has “a lot of legs” because the cow herd is not in full expansion yet. CAB is preparing for that supply crunch, said Sara Scott, CAB vice president of foodservice, noting her team connects customers with opportunities and drives home the message of value. “When you talk about Certified Angus Beef as being ‘beef insurance’ for your kitchen, you don’t have to worry about how the product’s going to perform, and that’s really what we’ve hung our hat on now for decades, is that consistency,” she said. That’s a good plan to keep the long lens of beef demand on its current positive trajectory, said industry analyst Nevil Speer. “More dollars coming into your business means more opportunities. It means more chances for young people to come back and be involved in this business,” Speer said. Keeping other families in business is motivational for TJ and Tiffini Olson, Round the Bend Steakhouse, near Ashland, Neb. They joined their foodservice distributor, Lane Rosenberry, Sysco Lincoln, to give a glimpse of their day-to-day and their closing message was one of gratitude. “Without you all doing what you do in those cold, cold winter nights, caring for that one calf that drops — we understand that to a point, but never had to do that myself — but without that labor of love, we don’t get to have what we have,” TJ Olson said. “Thank you so much to each and every one of you for doing what you all do.” The CAB event was sponsored by AngusLinkSM, Feedlot Magazine, Select Sires, Performance Livestock Analytics, Diamond V and Drovers. To learn more or view coverage, visit www.feedingqualityforum.com.

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Donald E. Dick Donald E. Dick, 88, of rural Sedalia, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Chapel, with Fr. Joe Corel as celebrant. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt McMullin, Ben McMullin, Clint McMullin, Fred Pfeiffer, Jody Chmelir and Kevin Almquist. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Lynn Snow, Loren Broaddus, Bob Meyer, Jim Marcum, Carl Zimmerschied, Wayne Simon, Pat Wood and Jim Fischer. The family received friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, August 28, at McLaughlin Funeral Home, where a rosary was recited at 5:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart School Foundation, in care of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel. Don was born June 19, 1935, in rural Pettis County, to the late Albert T. and Verla H. ( Jones) Dick. He attended area schools, graduating from Sacred Heart High School with the class of 1953.

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On November 11, 1961, in Sedalia, he married Anna Mae Welliver. She preceded him in death on April 8, 2003.

At an early age, Don worked for Meadow Gold Ice Cream as a mixer and truck driver. He went on to work for the USPS as a mail carrier. He worked at KMOS TV Channel 6 in Sedalia from 1953 through 1978. He worked as an electrician decommissioning missiles. Most recently, he worked for Queen City Electric and Broderick Bascomb as a head electrician. Don was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Chapel, where he served on the Administration Commission and Parish Council for many years. He received his lifetime Broadcasters License. Survivors include his son, David Dick of Sedalia; daughter, Donna Rosenbaum, and her husband, Rick, of Overland Park, Kansas; adored grandchildren, Sam Rosenbaum of Olathe, Kansas, and Grace Rosenbaum of Texas; sisters, Mary Ann Dick and Jean Almquist, both of Sedalia; along with many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jo Dick, and brother-in-law, Nevin Almquist.

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Wilbert A. Schlesselman Wilbert A. Schlesselman, 97, of rural Concordia, Missouri, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023, doing what he loved to do — working, and where he loved being — on his farm. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Concordia with Pastor Michael Pottschmidt and Pastor Andrew Lehenbauer officiating. Burial followed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that memorials be made to the Dr. Jon D. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com. W.A. Schlesselman was born on July 17, 1926, in rural Concordia to Arthur Schlesselman and Louise Schlueter Schlesselman. He lived in the Concordia area his entire life, except for time spent while serving in the United States Army. Throughout his life, W.A. witnessed many monumental events, such as being raised by his father, Arthur, and stepmother, Mary, on the family farm. Another one of those monumental events in his life was his marriage to Susie Koch on November 15, 1969, and celebrating the birth of two sons, Jerry and John. W.A. was blessed to live and work on his farm that was just down the road from where he was born, for the entirety of his 97 years. While there is no way to list or give an account of all the things done in his life, some of the groups that W.A. will be remembered in are the Lafayette County Cattleman’s Association; Missouri Cattleman’s Association, in which he was awarded the 2013 Pioneer Award; the Missouri State Fair Beef House Founding Committee, of which he was a charter member; and all those who will remember him as a participant in Shorthorn cattle showings around the Midwest.

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Not to sound melodramatic, but to honor who W.A.

was, it was said that he was “the last of the ole’ cowboys,” and that was a true statement. From his signature cap that he always wore while working, to his “Sunday hat” for church, W.A. was definitely a true cattleman, rancher and farmer in every aspect of his life. He was a man who loved and provided for his family and a man who had a faith and trust in God. His faith encouraged him to be a strong and active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he served in numerous capacities through the years, including being an elder, trustee, and choir-member. He was a strong supporter of the community, served as a former member of the Concordia Fair Board and volunteered at the fall festival just up until the last couple of years. He liked music, and in addition to the church choir, he was a member of the German Chorus. Following that fondness for music, W.A. was an excellent dancer. His absence in this life will be a change, but the family has great comfort of knowing because Jesus lives, the victory is won, and they will see him again. W.A. is survived by his wife, Susie, of the home; two sons, Jerry Schlesselman of rural Concordia and John Schlesselman (Lisa) of Overland Park, Kansas; two grandchildren, Hudson and Harper; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and colleagues. In addition to his parents and stepmother, W.A. was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Schlesselman; and three sisters: Gladys Dierker, Vera Hemme, and Evelyn Ella Schlesselman in infancy.

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Brian C. Meier Brian C. Meier, 44, of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 1, 1979, in Cape Girardeau, to Paul “Butch” and Eileen (Hartmann) Meier. Brian was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. He was a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School. He and Paula Eftink were married November 1, 2003, in Chaffee, Missouri. Brian was a lifelong farmer. His affiliations include American Angus Association; Missouri Angus Association (past president); Missouri Cattleman’s Association; SEMO Cattlemen’s Association, MFA (board member); SEMO District Fair (board member and beef superintendent); and the Elks Lodge in Jackson.

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Loving survivors include his wife of nearly 20 years, Paula Meier; their children, Josey, Gracyn, and Baxter Meier; his parents, Paul “Butch” and Eileen Meier; and a brother, Greg (Lesley) Meier and their family, all of Jackson.

Survivors of Paula’s family include her parents, Eugene and Jerralee Eftink of Chaffee; her siblings and their families: Kevin Eftink of Park Hills; LeAnn (Chris) Hans of Eureka; Janelle (Mike) Bailey of Wildwood; Robynn (Bob) Hambrick of Desloge; Keith ( Julie) Eftink and Gina (Randal) Vandeven of Chaffe; and Erin (Bruce) Pfeifer of Cape Girardeau. Visitation was Thursday, September 7, 2023, and 9-11 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. The Rev. Joshua Schmidt conducted the funeral service at 11 a.m., Friday, at the church. Interment followed at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meier Children Scholarship Fund or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

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USDA Offers Relief to Livestock Producers to Haul Water, Hay Source: University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA – Livestock producers are sweating, and it’s more than just the heat of summer, said Katie Neuner, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agricultural business. Hay shortages caused by drought have forced producers to buy and transport hay from long distances, adding to feed input costs. Additionally, many producers have had to haul water to livestock when ponds and streams dried. But there is help available through two USDA emergency relief programs for producers in designated counties, Neuner said. Both programs have eligibility requirements. “The ongoing drought of 2023 has put many producers in a tough position,” she said. The August 20 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress and Condition report for Missouri reported that 40% of pasture in the state is in poor or very poor condition. Drought forced livestock producers to feed hay much earlier than normal, said Neuner. Early demand for hay

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How to Manage Drought-stressed Ponds Source: This is part of an MU Extension series to help with drought management. COLUMBIA – Drought combined with high temperatures can have devastating effects on fish ponds, but pond owners can take steps to alleviate these effects. During a drought, pond waters can drop to dangerous levels, increasing aquatic plant growth, decreasing water quality and stressing fish, making them more vulnerable to disease and death, said Bob Pierce, University of Missouri Extension fisheries and wildlife state specialist. The MU Extension publication “Managing Missouri Fish Ponds During an Extended Drought,” developed by Pierce and retired Lincoln University aquaculture specialist Charles Hicks, is available for free download at extension.missouri.edu/g9401.

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Ponds in very small watersheds or on marginal soils typically are the first to have problems as water levels decrease through seepage, evaporation and lack of runoff, Pierce said. Among the problems that can occur:

As a drought continues, pond waters can drop to dangerous levels, increasing aquatic plant growth, decreasing water quality, and stressing fish, making them more vulnerable to disease and death. Photo by Bob Pierce, University of Missouri Extension.

• Fish may become stressed as they are confined to smaller volumes of water. • Waste metabolites such as ammonia, carbon dioxide and nitrates are concentrated, which can further stress and even kill fish. Continued on page 86

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• Less dissolved oxygen is available for the fish as they and other aquatic organisms are crowded into smaller volumes of water. • Unwanted aquatic vegetation and algae begin to grow as nutrient levels in the pond become more concentrated. Pond Water Level Drought conditions will create shallow areas around the edges of the pond that will potentially expose plants and algae to more sunlight and encourage even more rapid growth. The MU Extension publication “Controlling Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation in Ponds” (extension. missouri.edu/g9478) provides prevention and control recommendations. Texas A&M University’s AquaPlant website (aquaplant.tamu.edu) has excellent aquatic plant identification and control recommendations, Pierce said. Aeration and Pond Oxygen Drought increases the danger of oxygen depletion in ponds. Warm water holds less dissolved oxygen than cooler water. Algae and aquatic plants become more abundant in warm water and in ponds with lower water levels. While plants produce oxygen in daylight, they consume oxygen at night and during extended cloudy periods. Also, intense sunlight can cause algal blooms to die off, which further depletes oxygen. More abundant vegetation can also cause wide swings in pH levels. Supplemental aeration in ponds can protect fish during a drought, Pierce said. The simplest solution is an electric aerator that provides about 3/4 horsepower of efficient aeration per acre of pond.

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Reducing the Chance of a Fish Kill During Drought Pond owners can take preventive actions to reduce the chance of fish kills in drought-affected ponds.

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• Keep cows and other livestock from having direct access to the pond. Wading livestock will muddy the water and further stress the fish. Manure in the pond will contribute to oxygen depletion. • Do not apply aquatic herbicides to the pond during a drought. High temperatures and reduced water volume will heighten the risk of oxygen depletion as a result of increasing plant decay. • Take measures to thin the existing fish population, such as fishing the pond more. Observe Your Pond and Quickly React to Changes If possible, observe your pond daily during a drought. Timely action may save your fish or reduce treatment costs. Plan for how you will take corrective action when a problem is identified. Contact the Missouri Department of Conservation or your local MU Extension center for additional recommendations on controlling nuisance aquatic plants, managing pond water quality and preventing a fish kill during a drought. More information on pond management and techniques to prevent and solve pond problems: • “Pond Dynamics and Water Quality Considerations” (MU Extension publication G7476), extension.missouri. edu/g9476. • “Missouri Pond Handbook” (Missouri Department of Conservation), mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/ MOPondHandbook.pdf.

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Registration Open for 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association Convention LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Registration is open for the 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Convention to be held November 29-December 1, 2023, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska. The convention will feature annual AGA committee meetings, the Bull Pen Session, Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup educational symposium featuring industryleading speakers, industry tours, and the awards banquet honoring individuals for their outstanding contribution to the breed. AGA members are encouraged to attend and exercise their right to vote at the AGA Annual Meeting. During the meeting, the election of five members to the AGA board of directors will take place, along with other important association business.

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The AGA and American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) will host an evening awards banquet to celebrate the achievements of the membership and customers. Awards will be presented to the newest AGA Hall of Fame

inductee, Breeder of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year. “The annual convention is one of the most important events the AGA puts on all year,” said Megan Slater, AGA executive director. “Not only is important business conducted during the committee meetings and annual meeting, but it also allows time for AGA members to network with one another and learn about various industry topics that impact their day-to-day business.” Continue to watch the AGA Facebook and Instagram pages for convention news and speaker announcements. Register today to reserve early bird pricing at gelbvieh. org. For questions regarding the event, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh. org. 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.

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Fall Has Arrived Friends, football and bonfires – all signs that fall has arrived! Fall is my favorite time of year. Weather is changing, spring calves are being sold, fall calves are hitting the ground, grain farmers are beginning harvest, and football Fridays are back in action. I love everything about this season. One of my favorite annual traditions each fall is the East Buchanan homecoming parade and football game. Like its host season, I love everything about this event. I return to my hometown and am always excited to reconnect with former classmates and neighbors. This year was no different. The weather was perfect. Elementary classes proudly showed off their homecoming themes and spirit as they walked the parade route. Cheerleaders built human pyramids on Main Street to entertain the crowd. Queen candidates sparkled in their sequence on the 50-yard line as onlookers rooted for their preferred winner. The football team dominated throughout the game, from kickoff to final buzzer. And I visited with everyone along the track and in the stands. The entire outing was rejuvenating. For those of you who know me, you understand roots are important to me. Knowing who you are and from where you come matters. I am a Gower farm kid and am rather proud of it. This most recent trip home made me think about communities and their importance. Communities and their people matter. In many cases, like mine, they define us. MCA members have the privilege of understanding this more than most. We rely on one another to help haul our calves to market. We borrow rolls of hay wrap when we run out. We lean on one another in hard times. We understand the joy and pain involved with feeding other communities.

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We are all part of a community. Many of us are part of several communities. Our residence, occupation, ideology, religion align us with other people. Those communities are easy to understand. The harder part is understanding and appreciating other communities with whom we have no commonality. Representing you in Jefferson City is a privilege for Cooper and

98 me. You’ve often heard us say it is a privilege we don’t take lightly.

We don’t. We realize each day that we are representing the MCA community within the capitol that houses legislators who may or may not understand our people, politics, or priorities. Last month, Deering, Cooper and I participated in annual veto session activities. Deering and I decided it was our favorite one we’ve ever engaged. We hit several gatherings with legislators – some of whom are part of our community, many of whom are not, and others who never would be. It was fantastic. We shared time, laughter, stories and talked work, of course. Though, the focus was outreach between communities – from ours to theirs and vice versa. It matters because work and outreach today build better communication and relationships leading into next session. It also leads to better understanding for us. To best represent you, we need to fully understand our legislative body – those who agree with us, but perhaps even more importantly, those who don’t. I am fortunate to be born into a strong community. I’m lucky to have friends from 40 years ago that I still call friends. I’m blessed to be part of several communities, including this one. Here’s to a three-peat! Go Dawgs! Nancy and Cooper

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Express Ranches Bull & Female Sale, Yukon, OK J&N Black Hereford Sale, Leavenworth, KS Birk Genetics Sale, Jackson, MO Journagan/MSU 32nd Annual Production Sale, Springfield, MO Lucas Cattle Co. Fall Bull Sale, Cross Timbers, MO Soaring Eagle of the Ozarks Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Bradley Cattle & Hankins Farms Charolais & Red Angus Fall Colors Sale, Republic, MO JAC’s Ranch Sale, Bentonville, AR Ozarks and Heart of America Beefmaster Fall Roundup Sale, Locust Grove, OK Smith Valley Angus Annual Production Sale, Salem, MO Byergo Angus Fall Sale, Savannah, MO East Central Missouri Angus Ass’n Sale, Cuba, MO Big D Ranch’s Cattlemen’s Choice Production Sale, Center Ridge, AR

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Wild Indian Acres Fall Bull Sale, JRS, Carthage, MO Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co. Family Values Sale, Fulton, MO Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale, Nevada, MO Charolais Sale at the American Royal, Kansas City, MO Three Hills Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Kirksville, MO New Day Genetics Fall Bull Sale, Salem, MO Gerloff Farms Bull Fest, Bland, MO Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Bradley Cattle Annual Bull Sale, Springfield, MO 3C Cattle Co. Sale, Carrollton, MO Fink Beef Genetics Fall Bull Sale, Randolph, KS Angell – Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale, Paris, MO Maple Oaks Red Angus Sale, DVAuctions

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Missouri Angus Ass’n Ladies of Autumn Sale, Lebanon, MO Oct. 23 Buck Ridge Cattle Bull Sale, Seymour, MO Oct. 24 Premier Genetics Semen Sale, Online AngusLive.com Oct. 27 McBride Angus Complete Dispersion Sale, Centralia, MO Oct. 27 T Bar S Cattle Co. Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Billings, MO Oct. 28 Lacy’s Red Angus & MC Livestock Bull and Female Sale, Drexel, MO Oct. 28 Mead Farms Fall Production Sale, Versailles, MO Oct. 30 Southwest Missouri Performance Tested Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Nov. 3 Frank Turner and Sons Production Sale, Haynesville, AL Nov. 3-4 GenePlus Bull & Female Sale at Chimney Rock, Concord, AR Nov. 4 Worthington Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Dadeville, MO Nov. 4 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO Nov. 4 Wright Charolais Fall Event Sale, Kearney, MO Nov. 4 Missouri Simmental Association Fall Harvest Sale, Springfield, MO Nov. 4 Andras Red Angus Female Sale, Manchester, IL Nov. 4 Moriando and MM Cattle Co. Production Sale, Mount Vernon, MO Nov. 8 2S Angus Sale, Seneca, MO Nov. 9 Valley View Angus Female Sale, Nelson, MO Nov. 11 Valley Oaks Female Sale, Warsaw, MO Nov. 11 Gibbs Farms Sale, Ranburne, AL Nov. 17-18 Cavender Ranches Fall Production Sale, Jacksonville, TX Nov. 18 Dalebanks Angus Ranch, Eureka, KS Nov. 18 Sydenstricker Genetics Sale, Mexico, MO Nov. 24 Wall Street Cattle Co., Lebanon, MO Nov. 25 Galaxy Beef Sale, Macon, MO Dec. 2 Ridder Farms Family Values Female Sale & Annual Bull Sale, Hermann, MO

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3C Cattle Co. Sale.............................................................69 AICA..................................................................................80 American Angus Association.............................................71 American National Insurance...........................................13 American Simmental Association.....................................57 Andras Red Angus Female Sale........................................74 Aspen.................................................................................23 Buck Ridge Cattle Co Sale................................................87 Buffalo Livestock Market...................................................26 Busch Cattle Co.................................................................41 Callaway Livestock Center Inc..........................................28 Cavender Ranches Fall Sale..............................................83 Champion Feeders.............................................................78 Classified..........................................................................105 Clearwater Farm................................................................41 Coon Angus Ranch...........................................................41 Dalebanks Sale..................................................................68 Durham Simmental Farms................................................62 Ertel Gelbvieh..................................................................105 F&T Livestock Market.......................................................24 Feed Train..........................................................................43 Frank and Hazelrigg Angus..............................................41 Frank Turner Sale..............................................................73 Friday - Cartoon..............................................................104 Galaxy Beef LLC...............................................................41 GenePlus............................................................................77 Gerloff Farms.....................................................................41 Gibbs Farms Sale...............................................................65 Ginger Hill Angus Sale......................................................99 Green’s Welding & Sales....................................................46 H2 Livestock Services........................................................46 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus.................................................41 HydraBed...........................................................................56 IBBA..................................................................................83 Irsik & Doll Feedlots........................................................108 Jim’s Motors.......................................................................80 Joplin Regional Stockyards...............................................53 Kingsville Livestock Auction.............................................72 Kranjec Valley Angus Farma............................................41 Lacy’s Red Angus Sale......................................................75 Ladies of Autumn Angus Sale...........................................29 Lucas Cattle Co.................................................................62 Maple Oaks Red Angus.....................................................76 Marshall & Fenner Farms..................................................41 Master Hand Milling.........................................................47 MCA - Liability Signs......................................................102 MCA - MCLC...................................................................82 MCA - Membership Form............................................... 101 MCA - Presidents Council...............................................100 MCA - Profitability Challenge..........................................93 MCA - Top Hand..............................................................34

MCF Scholarships.............................................................72 Mead Farms.......................................................................41 Mead Farms Sale...............................................................21 Merck Animal Health........................................................91 Merry Meadows Simmental..............................................62 MFA ..................................................................................89 Missouri Angus Association..............................................41 Missouri Angus Breeders...................................................41 Missouri Beef Industry Council........................................19 Missouri Charolais Breeders Association..........................30 Missouri Department of Agriculture Black Vulture.........48 Missouri Simmental Association................................. 61, 62 Missouri Simmental Breeders...........................................62 MLS Tubs..........................................................................52 Moriando & MM Cattle Co. Sale.....................................81 New Day Genetics Sale......................................................59 Ory’s 07 Red Angus...........................................................38 Oval F Ranch....................................................................62 Parallel Ag..........................................................................66 Pellet Technology USA......................................................70 Premier Genetics..................................................................9 RLE Simmental.................................................................62 S&N Partners.......................................................................7 Sampson Cattle Co............................................................41 Seedstock Plus..................................................................107 Sellers Feedlot....................................................................86 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle Simmental.............................62 Show-Me-Select Sale Credit Program ...........................103 Slayton Farms....................................................................62 South Central Regional Stockyards..................................32 Specialty Risk..................................................................105 Steaks Alive........................................................................62 Superior Steel Sales............................................................90 Sycamore Creek.................................................................62 Sydenstricker Genetics.......................................................41 Sydenstricker Genetics Sale.................................................3 T Bar S Sale.......................................................................85 Three Hills Ranch Bull Sale.............................................84 Touchstone Energy/AMEC...............................................88 Trans Ova.......................................................................... 17 Valley Oaks Angus.............................................................41 Valley Oaks Angus Sale.....................................................15 Wax Company.....................................................................2 Weiker Angus Ranch.........................................................41 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate........................................80 Wheeler Livestock Market.................................................86 Wild Indian Acres Sale......................................................48 Mike Williams...................................................................80 Worthington Sale...............................................................27 Zeitlow - Ritchie Waterers.................................................33

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