September 2023 Charolais USA Journal

We picked Howitzer as the top selling lot on Cedarlea’s 2021 Bull Sale. His Gold Star Dam of Distinction also raised Cedarlea Epic 14E, a top seller to Wilgenbusch Charolais. As a calf, Howitzer indexed 108, 114, 128, 109 & 116 for weaning weight, yearling weight, ADG, ribeye area & marbling, respectively, including ranking #1 for YW, #3 for ADG & #12 for %IMF against a contemporary group of 68+. Howitzer’s first group of sons led off our 2023 Bull Sale and caught the eye of purebred & commercial cattlemen alike with their combination of elite performance, length & eye appeal.

WCR SIR HOWITZER 2106 P OWNED WITH CEDAR RIDGE FARM, VA HOWITZER X NEW STANDARD

WCR RUGER 285 P OWNED WITH SOREIDE CHAROLAIS, ND TOP 3% WW, YW, & TSI

WCR PATTON 291 P OWNED WITH TRIPLE OAKS FARM, MN TOP 1% WW, YW, & TSI

are herein applicable at the office of the

Selling some of our “ELITE” Genetics! Wat for our Consignments in The ONE Sale • November 4, 2023 TenRoc in Salado, TX

Selling pregnant recipients with matings or embryos from Ms Cobalt and:

VPI Free Lunch 708T

LT Blue Value 7903

DC/JDJ Pegasus D3330 (the sire of Shazam) in the ONE Sale!

JDJ MS COBALT Z767

(F1164899) 40 progenies registered

Sire: BHD Cobalt S553 Dam: SM Ms Top Class U8033 P Dam of DC/BHD SHAZAM G3220, Sire of the $60,000 & $28,000 sons sold to LT Ranch, SD in the 2023 DeBruycker Bull Sale and the Dam of the 2019 top selling DC/BHD King F2503 P, Bella Angel Farms, Arlitt Ranch, Evans Ranch, Little W Farms, & Timmber Farms

Selling pregnant recipients with matings or embryos from B2011 and:

VPI Free Lunch 708T

LT Blue Value 7903

DC/JDJ Pegasus D3330 (the sire of Shazam) in the ONE Sale!

JDJ MS CIGAR B2011 (EF1198275) 54 progenies registered

Sire: LHD Cigar E46 Dam: JDJ Ms Spur R120

Her progeny has topped the Sale of Excellence and the Rancher’s Choice Bull Sale for several years and several other sales!

Bill & Raye Arlitt, Rick & Cindy Evans, & Butch & Betty Smith

barlitt@zimbracloud.com

rickevans6464@gmail.com

Rogers Bar HR

Proven Performance:

• Our bulls have won more BIF Certified rate of gain tests than any other Charolais breeder

• Winner of the University of Florida Bull Test for the 3rd year in a row!

• 2022 Florida Bulls Test - #1 bull out of 94 gaining 5.92 lbs/day

• SEVEN Rogers Bar HR bulls in the top 10 placing 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th!

• Be it grass or grain, our bulls will put on the pounds for you

• More pounds, more money!

True Forage Based Program:

• Bulls are not creep fed

• Weaned bulls are not put in a grow yardthey are developed on GRASS.

• The same grass they will be eating at your place - bermuda, bahia, star, and ryegrass

Resilient:

• Our bulls are bred in the South, raised in the South, and they will work for you in the South

• The heat and humidity of the South will not slow these bulls down

• Rogers Bar HR bulls do not need an adaption period - they just do their job with no additional pampering

Rogers Bar HR’s focus is on Charolais. Our program is designed to produce the best Charolais in the breed. We are the largest breeder in the South, and one of the oldest breeders in the country. We have been performance testing to produce only the best Charolais for over 60 years. Let us put our bloodlines to work for you and your operation.

Saturday,

WIA Ms Diablo Dory G71 – TR Mr Diablo 2742Z daughter out of BRCHE TR Dory 6501 due with fall calf by SCX Jehu son.

Full Interest & Possession in Conley Nancy D6 the 2022-23 AICA Show Dam of the Year! Presented with Gillig Genetics

CCR-WIA Ms Shandy 2109, the #7 highest ranked TSI female in the breed! Sired by Benaiah out of Shandy. Presented with Cannon Charolais

LT Ledger daughter out of Creek Cut Greta 576, sells with August LT Atlas 0251 heifer calf consigned by A&L Davis.

Pick of the herd from Ricketts Charolais, September 2022 LT Countdown daughter out of Free Lunch dam.

LT Rushmore daughter from Greer Charolais due this fall to WIA Big City, member of National Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls.

CCC WC Resource daughter due this fall to LT Atlas 0251 from the Greers.

JK Charolais consigns this outstanding LT Atlas 0251 January born heifer calf out of the Marion cow family.

LT Reward daughter due this fall to LT Atlas 0251 from Hale Farms.

Can’t wait to see the daughter of this recent pictured National Champion KE Wonder Woman from Grand Hills Cattle!

LT Unlimited Ease 9108 daughter due this fall to LT Atlas 0251.

To register to bid, call 402-316-5460

MELLOTT FAMILY

918/409-6068 - Stephen Mellott

205/706-5955 - Randy White, Mgr. Catoosa, Oklahoma | www.fhcharolais.com

facebook.com/fhcharolais

MULTIPLE-

FH BELLDOZER 2027 P

Top 4% WW; 6% YW; 20% MTL; 7% SC; 1% REA and 9% TSI Herdbull Deluxe

FH LEGENDARY 2139 P ET

Top 4% WW; 10% YW; 25% MTL; 3% SC; 8% MARB and 15% TSI Style, Performance and the 467 donor

FH GUNMETAL 2091 P

Top 1% WW; 2% YW; 20% MCE; 6% MTL; 2% SC; 2% REA; 25% MARB and 5% TSI Powerhouse Prospect

FH COUNTY COMMISIONER 2077 P

Top 3% CE; 7% BW; 25% Milk and 2% MCE 77-lb. BW; 842-lb ADJ. WW Curve Bender—Calving-Ease and Performance

-TRAIT GENETICS

FALL PRODUCTION SALE | VOLUME 4

November 4, 2023

At the Ranch | Hulbert, Oklahoma

BID ONLINE:

SELLING 55 BULLS 20 FEMALES

CONSULTANT

CLIFFORD C.

405/246-6324

ccmosu@msn.com

We are offering the choice of the MS Bravo Bell daughters. Two are by County Line and two are by Silver Gun. These are the best first-calf heifers on the place and we’d like to share the genetics of the 467 cow that was purchased for $16,000 as an 8-month-old heifer. She is truly cornerstone of the donor pen and her son, 2139, also highlights the bull sale.

M6 MS BRAVO BELL 467 P ET

MCR MS RESOURCE 1826 P

Top 20% WW; 8% MCE and 25% MTL Look, Udder Quality and the Elvira Family

MITCHELL

FH MS Y111 CRYSTAL 2025 P Top 4% CE; 10% YW; 5% MCE; 20% SC; 25% REA and 9% TSI Fargo daughters make great cows and this one has more style than most.

DC MS POMONA ROYCE C707P

Top 25% CE; 15% BW; 25% YW; 7% Milk; 5% MCE; 25% MTL; 4% MARB and 7% TSI Versatile Breeding Piece

FH MS CHEROKEE BELL 1031 P Top 9% WW; 20% YW; 25% SC; 15% MARB and 25% TSI

FH MS SILVER BELL 1016 P ET Top 5% WW; 15% YW; 1% SC; 2% REA; 6% MARB and 15% TSI The Front Pasture Kind—Future donors with numbers and style.

VITAFERM CHARFOCUS Promotes Leadership Development

Dr. Clint Rusk Executive Vice President

In its second year of existence, the VitaFerm CharFocus Youth Conference was held recently in Oklahoma. Thirty AIJCA members from across the U.S. gathered on the campus of Oklahoma State University. During the first session held at Totusek Arena, Leadership Development was in full swing as Mr. Rhett Laubach introduced himself to the group and talked about the importance of developing good leadership skills. After a combination of ice breaker exercises, Mr. Laubach increased the intensity as he challenged the youth to stretch themselves and improve their leadership ability.

On day 2, the group traveled by bus to Oklahoma City to visit the State Capitol. Upon arrival, we were met by Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Ms. Blayne Arthur and Deputy Commissioner, Ms. JanLee Rowlett. After a tour of the Capitol, our group convened in a Senate room for group meetings with industry leaders including Ms. Kylee Deniz, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Pork Council, Mr. Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Steve Thompson, Vice President of Public Policy for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and Joe Barbour from the Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association.

After lunch, VitaFerm CharFocus arrived at Express Ranches where Mr. Mark Squires provided a tour of the Express Ranches cattle operation and Sale Facility. Mr. Rhett Laubach met the CharFocus group in the Express Sale Facility and picked-up where he left off the evening before with extensive leadership development. After two-hours of small group training, the leadership session culminated with an exercise that tested each person’s individual decision-making skills and leadership ability.

Wednesday morning started at the OSU Purebred Beef Center with an informative discussion led by Dr. Parker Henley, Assistant Professor and Livestock Judging Team Coach at Oklahoma State University (OSU). After an

opening presentation about Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), CharFocus students were given three real-world scenarios and asked to rank four Angus bulls for use on commercial Char-Influenced cows.

Next stop was at the OSU Meat Lab located in the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. Dr. Morgan Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor and Meat Scientist, welcomed the group and led them through several taste panel exercises where delegates were asked to rank a variety of meat samples, including meat substitutes called “plant-based meat”.

CharFocus participants then met with Dr. Angel Riggs, Associate Professor of Agricultural Communications and Dr. Dwayne Cartmell, Professor of Agricultural Communications, who visited with CharFocus students about a plan of study they might follow if they pursued a degree in Agricultural Communication at OSU. Undergraduate Ag. Communication students encouraged CharFocus participants to get involved in student organizations to further develop leadership skills while attending a Land Grant School.

The final stop on a busy day was a visit to the beautiful Fox Hollow Farms located near Hulbert, OK. Stephen Mellot and his wife, Michal live on the farm and oversee the day-to-day operation. Randy White is the Ranch Manager and along with his wife, Dinah they do an excellent job breeding and raising functional Charolais cattle with performance. In addition to viewing an outstanding set of bred heifers, CharFocus participants enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal at Fox Hollow Farms.

On the final morning of the VitaFerm CharFocus Youth Conference, the AIJCA Junior Board led the group in a time of reflection. President, Weston Schrader challenged participants to think about their own leadership skills and how those skills had been improved because of the information

“THE AIJCA JUNIOR BOARD ENDED THE MORNING REFLECTION BY ENCOURAGING EACH OF THE CHARFOCUS PARTICIPANTS TO SEEK OUT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLUBS, CHAPTERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THEY ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN.!

UPDATES ASSOCIATION

AICA NEW MEMBERS

American-International CHAROLAIS Association

The AICA is the official registry for Charolais and Charbray cattle in the United States. Charolais cattle were first brought to the U.S. in 1936. In 1957, the American Charolais Breeders Association and the International Charolais Breeders Association merged forming the present AICA.

Membership in the AICA is obtainable when the applicant has ownership in at least one animal, and has paid the initial membership fee of $125. AICA annual dues are $100.

ONLINE TIPS

Transfers cannot be done on-line if the paper has already been issued. The original paper must be returned to AICA. Animals registered on-line can be held in the system for transfer or print later. Many members find it helpful to hold all the newly registered animals in the system. No need to chase papers around.

When using a non-Charolais parent, follow the example given on the entry screen. For a non-Charolais female type FNF-XXXX, for a non-Charolais male type FNM-XXXX. You may also use breed codes to indicate the breed of the non-Charolais animal but be sure to use 4 digits (example: FNM-ANAN). We can add the pedigree of your other breed animal but need a copy of the pedigree 1st. The fee to add a pedigree is $20.

Be sure to click the “register” box and the “save” button at the bottom of the registration screen if you want the animal registered. The registration number will pop up in the middle of the screen or you’ll get an error message telling you what boxes you have missed.

Fall AICA Board of Directors Meeting, November 12-13

The AICA Fall Board of Director and Committee Meetings will be held Sunday, November 12 and Monday, November 13 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. A complete schedule of meetings is on page 20.

Registration Fee Changes

Registration- all herdbooks

0-4 months $16

5-12 months $22

13-24 months $38

Over 24 Month $50

Whole Herd Rewards-

Before April 1- $16

Between April 2- April 30- $22

After May 1- $36

Reactivation of Disposed Animals- $36

UPDATES ASSOCIATION

Enroll in Online Billing

At Charolais Publications we are always looking for ways to make things easier for our advertisers. With that in mind, we are moving towards a couple of new features in regard to our billing and payment processes.

First, we are offering any clients that would like to be billed electronically that opportunity. The postal service has not shown to be very reliable as of late and this will ensure that your invoices and statements are received in a timely manner.

The next step will be to add the ability to pay your CPI invoices online via a debit or credit card, or through your bank account. The security of your information is of the utmost importance to us, and rest assured, our system will be as secure as possible. We are looking at the late third quarter for rollout of this convenient service.

If you would like to take advantage of the electronic billing feature, please contact our Controller, Chris Kendall.

Expedited Registration Work - NEW FEES

If an animal needs to be registered with in a day or two a rush fee of $75 ($150 non members) will be added to work. Once the animal is registered you can pull it up online to view the registration number. The new certificate will be mailed out the following day. We also offer FedEx mailing for additional $75 ($150 non members).

Performance Deadline Approaching

Performance data must be submitted to the AICA office by September 15 to be included in the September 2023 Genetic Analysis. Please make sure calf data, weights and weigh data have been submitted online or on forms to AICA.

DNA Fees

As of January 1, 2023. Samples recieved at the lab after 12-15-22 will reflect the new price.

100K - $40

H/P - $20

BPA- $5 (As of June 1, 2023)

Advertising Deadline

The deadlines to place advertising in the October 2023 Charolais Journal is September 10. Contact your field representative about these and other advertising opportunities.

Export Your Data for Sale Catalogs

Under the “tools” tab, you will find a new “Data Export” button. This data export gives you the flexibility to export data on animals in your herd and use those data files in your own management packages. You can download and save the files directly to your computer in a CSV (can be opened in Excel) format. There are many options within this feature including selecting the type of animal to export and specific data.

Year letter for 2023 is L

Record your 2023 born calves using AICA’s online system. Add the data as the calves are born; continue to update the records as you add weaning and yearling data. Register the calves at any time by adding their name.

American-International CHAROLAIS Association

11700 NW Plaza Circle Kansas City, Mo 64153

Phone: (816) 464-5977

Fax: (816) 464-5759

E-Mail: Info@Charolaisusa.com

Website: www.charolaisusa.com

Association Staff

Executive Vice President

Dr. Clint Rusk • Ext. 101 Crusk@Charolaisusa.com

Recording Secretary

Maggie Smithee • Ext. 401 Msmithee@Charolaisusa.com

Vice President of Operations

David Hobbs • Ext. 200 Dhobbs@Charolaisusa.com

Youth Activities & Foundation

Kaitlyn Chism • Ext. 201 Kchism@Charolaisusa.com

Controller

Chris Kendall • Ext. 300 Ckendall@charolaisusa.com

Asst. Recording Secretary

Sarah Page • Ext. 402 Spage@charolaisusa.com

Communications & Events Coordinator

Samantha Corn • Ext. 102 Scorn@Charolaisusa.com

To Use The Extension Numbers

Listed For The Above Staff, Phone (816) 464-5977.

Field Staff

Southeast Representative

Floyd Wampler

294 Peoples Road Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 612-2144

Fwampler@Charolaisusa.com

Southwest Representative

Cody Beck

19800 John Wayne Perry, OK 73077 (765) 719-1622

Cbeck@Charolaisusa.com

North Central Representative

Hadley Schotte

2811 South Lancaster Drive, Apt. 9 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (785) 562-6632

Hschotte@Charolaisusa.com

West Representative

Clint Sexson

77714 S Edwards Road Stanfield, OR 97875 (541) 609-0167

clint.sexson@msn.com

Other Regions

Call The AICA Office. (816) 464-5977

Commercial Advertising

Jay Carlson

Carlson Media Group, LLC Beef Breed Group (913) 268-5725 office

jay@carlsonmediagroup.com

AICA Office

President

Michael Sturgess 407 Breesport St. San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 867-6863

Vice President

Donnie Leddy 15635 472nd Ave. Stockholm, SD 57264 (605) 695-0113

Secretary

Chad Zehnder 982 397th Ave NW Stanchfield, MN 55080 (612)554-2154

Treasurer

David Hubert

510 Maple Ave. Oakley, KS 67748 (785) 672-2540

Ex-Officio

Eddy Loggains 4431 Larkin Road Violet Hill, AR 72584 (870) 404-4332

CPI Board President

Dr. Clint Rusk

Board Of Directors

Eddy Loggains

Michael Sturgess

Donnie Leddy

David Hubert

AIJCF Board of Trustees

Chairman & Trustee

Larry Lehman

Trustees

Bill Nottke

Kim Coudron Schwecke

Dr. Clint Rusk

Kaitlyn Chism

Fundraising Chairman

Larry Lehman

ACF Board of Directors

President

Larry Ludeke

Vice President

Bob Tibbs

AICA Directors By Area

Area 1

Scott Eaton 113 Georgetown Dr Glendive, MT 59330 (406) 852-3205

term expires 2024

Area 2

T. Lane Grau

1680 CR 37 Grady, NM 88120 (575) 760-6336

term expires 2023

Area 3 Donnie Leddy 15635 472nd Ave Stockholm, SD 57264 (605) 695-0113

term expires 2024

Area 4

David Hubert 510 Maple Ave. Oakley, KS 67748 (785) 672-2540

term expires 2023

Area 5

Mitch Thomas P.O. Box 717 Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 535-0936

term expires 2024

Area 6

Eric Dennis 170 Rock Bluff Rd Saint Jo, TX 76265 (940) 841-2792

term expires 2023

Area 7

Chad Zehnder 982 397th Ave NW Stanchfield, MN 55080 (612) 554-2154

term expires 2024

Area 8

Jim Husz

22790 Icon Road Maryville, MO 64468 (660) 582-9151

term expires 2023

Secretary

Rod Smith Treasurer

Ray Franz

AICA Committee Chairmen & Vice Chairman

Activities

CHAIRMAN

Jeff Bunker 13080 Janus Ave Sparta, WI 54656 (608) 633-53342

VICE CHAIRMAN

Donnie Leddy

Vice President

Advertising/Marketing CHAIRMAN

Frank Ellis Jr.

Area 12 Director

VICE CHAIRMAN

Bob Tibbs

3545 Old Level Rd. Havre de Grace, MD 21078 (410) 734-6873

Affiliate CHAIRMAN

Frank Ellis

Area 12 Director

VICE CHAIRMAN

Marty Lewis 9411 W 56th St S Monroe, IA 50170 (515) 250-2362

Area 9

Tyler Davis PO Box 935

Ashdown, AR 71822

(903) 908-5913

term expires 2024

Area 10

Troy Bertsche 4328 E 1800 N Road

Flanagan, IL 61740

(815) 674-1244

term expires 2023

Area 11

Jeff Harrod 645 Evergreen Rd Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 330-6745

term expires 2024

Area 12

Frank Ellis Jr. 250 Ellis Road

Letohatchee, AL 36047

(334) 315-8927

term expires 2023

Area 13

Kyle Reaves 5840 West Allens Bridge Greeneville, TN 37743 (423) 723-9245

term expires 2024

Area 14

David Clark 10165 Log Cabin Road Denton, MD 21629

(410) 924-3521

term expires 2023

Area 15

Dan Eversole

3250 Litton-Reaves Hall

Blacksburg, VA 24061

(540) 231-4738

term expires 2024

Directors

Mike Schumacher

Dr. Clint Rusk Kaitlyn Chism

Breed Improvement CHAIRMAN

Jim Johnson

812 Patteson School Rd. Appomattox, VA 24522

(434) 546-2341

VICE CHAIRMAN

Dan Eversole

Area 15 Director

Commercial CHAIRMAN

Dennis Metzger

205 E Hill St

Whitman, NE 69366

(816) 519-8208

VICE CHAIRMAN

Mitch Thomas

Area 5 Director

Finance CHAIRMAN

Larry Ludeke

P.O Box 186

Liverpool, TX 77577

(832) 439-4666

VICE CHAIRMAN

David Hubert

Area 4 Director

Junior Council CHAIRMAN

Larry Lehman

P.O. Box 700

Tioga, TX 76271

(972) 529-8723

VICE CHAIRMAN

David Clark

Area 14 Director

Long Range Planning CHAIRMAN

Larry Ludeke

VICE CHAIRMAN

Mike Schumacher

14809 Pike 139

Bowling Green, MO 63334

(573) 324-2528

Rules & Ethics

CHAIRMAN

Cheryl Lux

P.O. Box 348

Augusta, MT 59410

(406) 562-2021

VICE CHAIRMAN

Donnie Leddy

Vice President

2023 Fall Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings

Sunday, November 12, 2023

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Activities Committee Meeting

ACF Committee Meeting (Room 2)

Executive/CPI Committee Meeting

Junior Council Committee Meeting (Room 2)

Advertising/Marketing Committee Meeting

Charolais Dees Committee Meeting (Room 2)

Commercial Committee Meeting

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2023

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Finance Committee Meeting

AICA Fall Board of Directors Meeting

**Executive Committee will have an opportunity to reconvene in closed session following the AICA Fall Board of Director’s Meeting.

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Louisville, KY 40209

Reservations & Hotel: 1-502-637-4500

Rate $169.00 plus tax Cutoff date 10/17/2023

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AT THE FARM, PAYNESVILLE, MINNESOTA

Sire: RBM Fargo Y111

Dam: M6 Ms 761 Nancy 6100

Top 2% WW, YW • 4% TSI

Homozygous Polled PAF

Sells Due Feb 2024 to CML Raindance 996G

Also offering a Bells & Whistles daughter

All lot photos and videos available in September!

ET

Sire: CML Distinction 318A

Dam: Double-H Tipper 026X

Homozygous Polled PAC

Sells Bred to DC/CRJ Tank E108 P

Dream On was a Junior National Cow-Calf Class Winner as a 3 year old.

Also offering two yearling heifers by DC/BHD King F2503

Sale Manager:

DOUBLE-H Precious Metal 621D

Sire: WC Capital Gain 2220 P

Dam: Double-H Metallic 2034 ET

Homozygous Polled PAF

Sells Due Feb 2024 to M6 Gridmaker

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned

Cow-Calf Pair 2023 Junior National Also offering a Deliverance daughter bred to Double-H Outback 010H

LOT 4

DOUBLE-H Fire Away 813F ET

Sire: Fire Water

Dam: JDJ Ms Curlin X161

DOUBLE-H OUTBACK 010H ET

LOT 5

DOUBLE-H Mia 806F TW

LOT 6

Sire: Double-H Goldmine 609S

Dam: Double-H Goldfire 306A

Homozygous Polled PAC

Sells Due Jan 2024 to M6 Gridmaker

Homozygous Polled PAC

Sells Due Oct 2023 to RBM Fargo

DOUBLE-H Fergie K102

SEPTEMBER 2023 27

LOT 18

3/4 Charolais Sire: Double-H Outback 010H

Seven times shown • Six time Grand Champion Sells bred to DC/CRJ Tank

Built on Excellence Genetics Built on

Genetics

Harlin & Sue Hecht

Sage Revels, FL and Camille Greer, TX

The AIJCA hosted 30 youth participants from 8 states for the 2nd annual VitaFerm CharFocus Youth Conference, July 31- August 3, 2023, based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Attendees ranging from 14-21 experienced firsthand Oklahoma State University agricultural departments specializing in livestock judging, cattle evaluation, meat sciences, and agricultural communications. A special thank you to Dr. Parker Henley, Assistant Professor of Animal & Food Sciences and Livestock Judging Team Coach, for leading the experience at Oklahoma State University to attendees.

Rhett Laubach, owner of YourNextSpeaker, provided hands on activities and leadership development to the group, which gave them opportunities to excel in communication, trust, and getting to know peers. JanLee Rowlett guided our visit at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Secretary of Ag, Blayne Arthur and other industry professionals participated in ag panels offering knowledge and insight about their careers. Express Ranches showcased their Express Clydesdales and the cattle sale facility with youth attendees. Day two concluded with a trip to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and an OKC Dodgers MiLB Game in Oklahoma City.

Attendees received a guided tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Welcome from Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur.

Speakers Kylee Deniz, OK Pork Council and Michael Kelsey, OK Cattlemen’s Assn.

Visiting the chamber floor for the House of Representatives.

Jayden Schoppe, TX and Kacy Randall, TX Balcony view of the Senate Chambers.

Junior Board Members with speakers: House Ag Chair Representative Dell Kerbs, Representative John Pfeiffer, and Senator Grant Green.

Attendees on the steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol.

GET TO KNOW YOUR DIRECTOR

Maddy Rohr, Area 1

What do you want to accomplish with your time on the AIJCA Board?

My main priorities on the board include increasing Area 1 involvement and participation at AIJCA events and shows, increasing communication with Charolais breeders in the western U.S. and using my strengths to improve contest organization and execution at junior nationals.

What color crayon would you be and why?

AMERICAN-INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION

Officers

President Weston Schrader Wells, KS (785) 488-6390 weston.schrader@gmail.com

Vice President Shade Bunker Sparta, WI (608) 855-0270 shadebunker1@gmail.com

Secretary Ethan Shoemake Warner, OK (918) 424-8703 ethan.shoemake2004@gmail.com

Hello! I am from Elbert, Colorado where my family raises registered Angus and Charolais. I am a senior at Kansas State University majoring in agricultural communications and journalism with a minor in animal science.

What are your hobbies/activities?

I barrel race for the K-State rodeo team through the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, which takes up a lot of my time. I serve as president of the K-State Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow club, team director for K-State Delight Ministries and on the K-State Agricultural Communications Department Advancement team. I also enjoy being an editor for the K-State Agriculturalist and K-State Animal Sciences and Industry Family and Friends publications. This all keeps me pretty busy, but outside of school-related activities, I love doing anything with my dog, Remy.

If I could be any color crayon I would be navy blue because it represents reliability and responsibility. It is not a bright color that stands out, but more of a “behindthe-scenes” color associated with focus, integrity and directness.

What are your future plans?

After graduating in May I plan to pursue a career with a livestock or equine breed association or related organization within the industry in a communications and event planning role.

What is one thing you would say to someone interested in joining the Charolais breed?

The people and relationships I have formed within the Charolais breed have been so impactful in my life and something I am so thankful to the breed for. I have met some of my closest friends through Charolais and have had amazing experiences to grow personally and professionally.

Who inspired you to become a Junior Board Member?

Madison Andrade and my brother, Maguire. I met Madison at my first Charolais Junior Nationals and she helped me get more involved and out of my comfort zone. Maguire served as the Area 1 Director before me and encouraged me to run after his term completed.

What is the best piece of advice that you have been given?

Sometimes you just need to get out of your head and step out in faith

Treasurer Jaycee Littleton Simms, TX (903) 701-2129 jayceelittleton02@gmail.com

Ex-Officio Devon Benes Valparaiso, NE (402) 499-3429 devben@hotmail.com

Directors By Area

Area 1 Maddy Rohr Elbert, CO (720) 467-3302 maddy23@ksu.edu

Area 2 Jaycee Littleton Simms, TX (903) 701-2129 jayceelittleton02@gmail.com

Area 3 Nissa Olsen Manhattan, KS (785) 313-2975 nco.charolais@gmail.com

Area 4

Lexi Huse Elm Mott, TX (254) 299-7099 lexihuse2006@gmail.com

Area 5

Carter Hoge Good Hope, IL (309) 255-4131 carterdhoge@gmail.com

Area 6 Tannah Cassatt Webb City, MO (417) 499-7935 tmcassatt@gmail.com

Area 7 Reagan Dunn Cochranton, PA (814) 720-0446 reagandunn17@gmail.com

Area 8 Marie Downey Prattville, AL (812) 573-6606 downeyme03@gmail.com

At Large Austin Alexander Bremen, AL (256) 287-1166 austin.alexander.2022@gmail.com

At Large Shade Bunker Sparta, WI (608) 855-0270 shadebunker1@gmail.com

At Large Mason Leifeste Cameron, TX (512) 987-8417 masonaleifeste@gmail.com

At Large

Ethan Shoemake Warner, OK (918) 424-8703 ethan.shoemake2004@gmail.com

t e e C h a i r m e n

Fundraising Jaycee Littleton Programs & Activities Shade Bunker

Membership

Ethan Shoemake Junior National Weston Schrader

Membership in the nationwide American-International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) is open to anyone 21 years of age and under as of January 1 of the present year. The initial membership fee is $30 and $25 annual dues thereafter.

What is one way that we can continue advocating for the agricultural industry?

I think it is important to tell farmers and ranchers stories and show consumers how relatable and trustworthy they are through various forms of visual, verbal and written communication.

Maddy Rohr Area 1 Director

““ THE PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS I HAVE FORMED WITHIN THE CHAROLAIS BREED HAVE BEEN SO IMPACTFUL IN MY LIFE AND SOMETHING I AM SO THANKFUL TO THE BREED FOR.

CMF 75D WINDY 158H

Sire: LT Authority 7229 Pld Dam:CMF 4Z Windy 75D

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • 1:00 PM

Saturday

Selling 8 Bulls and 55 Top Quality Females! Sale featured on LiveAuctions.tv

LCC TEXAS JOAN 9741

EF1319121 Born: 8/13/21 Polled

Sire: PVF Ridge 7142 Dam: RE Ms Duke 745 ET

EPDs 12.8 0.0 66 110 23 11.6 56 CW 31 0.89 Marb 0.24 253.62 Lehmann Cattle Co

REAVES MONTICELLO 2203

M970210 Born: 3/1/22 Polled BW 71 PAF

EPDs ranks in the top 3% WW, 2% YW, 1% CW, 2% Marb & TSI

Sire: FTJ Monticello 1806 Dam: M6 New Germaine 585 P ET Reaves Charolais & Lehmann Cattle Co

FARAWAY FORCE 57K

M971979 Born: 9/1/22 Polled BW 87 PAF

Sire: MCF Kratos E600 Dam’s Sire: VPI Free Lunch 708T

EPDs rank in top 15% WW, 9% YW and CW, 3% Marb, & 7% TSI Faraway Cattle Co

Selling outstanding herd sires sired by:

Selling herdsires sired by DC/CRJ Tank E108 P, JMAR Benaiah

1E66, WC Uncharted 7328, CCC WC Resource 417 P, DC/JDJ Pegasus D3330 P, and ACE ORR Lock & Load 976P.

WELCOME GROVE REBAR ET EF1329781 Born: 9/3/22 Polled BW 89

Sire: CCC WC Resource 417 P Dam’s Sire: M6 Bells & Whistles

EPD rank in top 20% WW, 2% Milk and MTL, 6% REA, 30% Marb Welcome Grove Charolais

SOUTHERN CONNECTION SALE sponsored by the: Georgia-Florida, & South Carolina Associations

Scott Tipton, President Georgia (706) 200-6655

Wayne Bennett, Sec/Treas (770) 826-9551

Sale featured on LiveAuctions.tv

Two outstanding daughters of JWK Vanessa D029, and LT Patriot, LHD Cigar, LT Authority, TR CAG Carbon Copy, PVF Ridge 7142, M6 Grid Maker 104, WR Foreman, LT Bluegrass 4107, RBM Fargo, JMAR Lead Time 1L16, WCR Icon 756, DC/CJC Sugar Daddy G1118

Brett Sayre 573-881-1876

“Be er than Ever”

On Wednesday, the group began their OSU tour at the Purebred Beef Center for a hands-on EPD activity with Dr. Henley. On campus the group travelled to the Meat Lab and participated in a meat tasting panel with Dr. Pfeiffer and concluded the OSU experience with Angel Riggs learning about the Ag Communications department in Agricultural Hall. The afternoon began with a tour around the Port of Catoosa, the only inland river-port in the U.S. Day three wrapped up at Fox Hollow Farms at Catoosa, Oklahoma. Thank you to the Mellott Family for hosting CharFocus and dinner prepared by managers Randy & Dinah White.

Watch for location and dates of the 2024 VitaFerm CharFocus Youth Conference!

Visit to Express Ranches Clydesdale Barn.

Mark Squires of Express Ranches provided a tour and discussed their current sale preparations.

Nissa Olsen, KS shared with the group alongside presenter Rhett Laubach

Participants learned the Impact Rules of leadership development.

Lily Downey, Marie Downey & Jael Downey, AL at the OKC Dodgers baseball game.

Dr. Henley discussed EPDs and cattle evaluation.

Attendees evaulated bulls to fit each scenario at the OSU Beef Center.

Josi Schrader, KS

Pictures taken with the Clydesdale.

Camryn Spafford, KS and Emily Minatrea, TX

Emma Hickey, OK

Ground beef and plant based meat were evaluated by color first then taste.

Ethan Shoemake, OK; Austin Alexander, AL; Dillon Borg, NE; Koble Lewis, OK

Visited the Port of Catoosa learning about waterway transportation.

A lot of fun had throughout!

The conference concluded with peer led reflections.

Shayla Dismukes, OK and Nathan Alexander, AL

Sidney Grice, TX and Belle Watje, TX

Explored the OSU Meat Lab.

Exploring the pastures of Fox Hollow Farms.

The final stop of the conference for herd visit and dinner provided by Fox Hollow Farms.

AIJCA JUNIOR Show Results

NEWS NOTES AIJCA MEMBERSHIP

OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW

Columbus, Ohio - July 25, 2023

Judge: Ray Ramsey, Greenfield, Ind.

Grand Champion Female: AC MS Pearl 2502, 5-9-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Jade Skainjar, East Liverpool, Ohio.

Reserve Grand Champion Female: BOY Kristi 221K ET, 2-25-22, by BOY

Outlier 812 ET Pld. Jaecee Schrader, Continental, Ohio

MISSOURI STATE FAIR 4-H AND FFA SHOW

Sedalia, Mo. - August 12 & 15, 2023

Breeding Cattle Judge: Chris Effling, Highmore, S. D.

Market Cattle Judge: Matt Claeys, Fowler, Ind.

Senior Calf and Grand Champion 4-H

Female: CCC Sweetheart Kiara 2623, 9-12-22, by LT Rushmore 8060 Pld. Atley Patrick, Chilhowee, Mo.

Ohio State Fair Junior Show

Missouri State Fair 4-H and FFA Show

Senior and Reserve Grand Champion

4-H Female: BOY Ginger 209K, 1-28-22, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Jillian Stone, Clinton, Mo.

Junior Calf and Grand Champion 4-H

Bull: CCC Fruit Juice 301, 1-5-23, by CCC Sting 118J. Tannah Cassatt, Webb City, Mo.

Reserve Junior Calf and Reserve

Grand Champion 4-H Bull: SCF EDC

Remey, 4-26-23, by BOY Outlier 812 ET

Pld. Eli Dehan, LaMonte, Mo.

Grand Champion 4-H and Reserve Grand Champion Overall Percentage

Female: BKB Miss Poppy B923, 11-2-23, by TR Mr Outkast 6605D. Baylen Booth, Fair Grove, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H

Percentage Female: RF Myla 2225 ET, 4-9-22, out of RF Ms Duchess 631. Trace Ridder, Hermann, Mo.

Senior Calf and Grand Champion FFA, Grand Champion Charolais Overall

Female and 5th Overall Breeds: RF Miss Maura 2331 ET, 12-1-22, by BOY Outliner 812 ET Pld. Jenna Hasekamp, Madison, Mo.

Senior and Reserve Grand Champion FFA and Reserve Grand Champion

Overall Female: WIA Ms Fire Fly 198 P

ET, 10-9-21, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Lucas Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo.

Senior and Grand Champion FFA Bull: SC Mr Outlier 1010 Pld, 4-11-21, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Makenzee Epperson, Laredo, Mo.

Junior and Reserve Grand Champion

FFA Bull: CARRS Mr Cinch 209 P ET,

2-7-22, by TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET. Cody Jedlicka, Koshkonong, Mo.

Grand Champion FFA and Grand Champion Overall Percentage

Female: CH Miss Mollie 672K, 4-20-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Anne Stewart, St. Thomas. Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion FFA

Percentage Female: JASR Lainey, 5-1922, by LVB Campari 0027. Cody Jedlicka.

Champion 4-H Charolais Composite

Steer, Champion 4-H Purebred Steer, Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Steer and Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Overall: Paisley Nelson, Platte City, Mo.

Reserve Champion 4-H Charolais

Composite Steer: Brandon Willcut, Amsterdam, Mo.

Champion FFA Charolais Composite

Steer: Zachary Cordes, Otterville, Mo.

Reserve Champion FFA Charolais

Composite Steer: Joseph Keene, Columbia, Mo.

Champion 4-H Charolais Purebred

Steer: Preslie Strader, Salem, Mo.

Reserve Champion 4-H Charolais

Purebred Steer: Tannah Cassatt, Webb City, Mo.

Showmanship - Breeding Cattle:

Champion 4-H: Atley Patrick; Reserve

Champion 4-H; Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo.; Champion FFA: Brittany Hirsch, Thayer, Mo.; Reserve Champion

FFA: Lucas Crutcher. Showmanship

- Market Animals: Overall Junior Champion: Eli Dehan.

OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW

MISSOURI STATE FAIR 4-H SHOW

Grand Champion 4-H Female Champion 4-H

Grand Champion 4-H Bull

MISSOURI STATE FAIR FFA SHOW

Grand Champion FFA Female & Grand Champion

Senior & Reserve Champion FFA & Reserve Grand Champion Overall

Grand Champion FFA & Grand Champion

Grand Champion FFA Bull Reserve Grand Champion Overall Steer

Upcoming Events

September 4 Autumn In The Ozarks, Strafford

September 16 Wild Indian Acres Female Sale, DeSoto

October 7 Bradley & Hankins Fall Colors Sale, Republic

October 14 Wild Indian Acres Bull Sale, Joplin

October 20 Royal Breeders Bull Classic, Kansas City

October 20 Royal Collection Sale, Kansas City

October 21 American Royal National ROE Sale, Kansas City

October 21 Angell-Thomas Production Sale, Paris

October 21 Bradley Bull Sale, Springfield

October 28 Mead Bull Sale, Versailles

November 4 Wright Female & Bull Sale, Kearney

December 2 Ridder Female & Bull Sale, Herman

CHAROLAIS SPOTLIGHT

How long have you been in the Charolais breed and how did you get involved?

Emma – I was born into the Charolais breed, in fact I attended my first Charolais Sale at 1 week old. I attended my first Charolais Junior National at the age of 6 and have not missed one yet.

What other activities do you participate in?

Emma– I am involved with the Greene County and Missouri Cattlemen’s Associations as well as the Missouri and American Red Angus Associations.

What is your favorite memory that you have made through Charolais cattle?

Emma– My favorite memory revolves around me serving as Miss Charolais USA this year. I was honored to be able to hand my little sister, Jessi Hankins her first Charolais buckle at the 2023 Charolais Junior National in St. Paul Minnesota.

What is your cattle operation based on?

Emma– Our Charolais operation is based on a strong foundation of functional animals that are pretty enough for the show ring and develop into productive animals in the fields.

How do you stay involved in the AIJCA?

Emma– I am involved in both the Missouri and American International Junior Charolais Associations. I recently retired from President of the MJCA and am concluding my year serving as Miss Charolais USA.

Who has been your role model in the Charolais breed?

Emma– My role model has always been my “second dad” and mentor, Matt Crutcher. He has known me since I was born and always had my back, supporting and encouraging me regardless of whether that revolved around showing cattle, school, or FFA. He is always there with the right answer, the first to step in and volunteer, and always has the best sarcastic comments.

What are your future goals?

Emma– I am currently attending OTC in Springfield, Missouri and am on track to graduate with my Associates of Applied Science in Business and Marketing in May 2024. Following this I plan to attend school to achieve my Real Estate Appraisal license.

*Interviewed by AIJCA Board

EMMA HANKINS (18), SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

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Thomas Ranch

#0825 – LT Ledger 0332 daughter, due this fall to WIA Backwater Jack 060 P

#8913 – PC Missouri Bob daughter out of a Fred Omaha daughter (you’re gonna love these females), due to calve this fall.

#685 – WCR Sir Thunder daughter out of an LT Assertion 1277/Avignon female, March heifer calf at side, bred back to LT Remington 2036 Pld.

#0819 on left – M6 Bells & Whistles 258 daughter due this fall to WIA Backwater Jack 060 P and #0815 on right – SN Just Right On daughter due this fall to LT Atlas 0251 Pld, both 2020 young cows.

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LT

out of LT Unlimited Ease & #549 on right – Fred Unlimited Progress (LT Rio Bravo) daughter out of Impressive D040, both cows due AI this fall to CD Recoil 6015 P (LT Reward 2348 son top 3% TSI)

M ANY FEMALES ARE BRED TO OR HAVE CALVES BY THESE AI SIRES:

GHC REAGAN 9012 – 50 HEAD

WIA BACKWATER JACK 060 P –35 HEAD

WC INFERNO 6561 – 15 HEAD

L T COUNTDOWN 9712 PLD –15 HEAD

LT ATLAS 0251 PLD – 11 HEAD

CD RECOIL 6015 P – 17 HEAD

Sale Manager: Greg Hubert P.O. Box 100 Oakley, KS 67748 785-672-7449 (cell) greghubert@st-tel.net

#6809 – Fred Omaha daughter out of a Cigar daughter, Wienk Remix bull calf at side, bred back to LT Remington 2036 Pld.

#319 – March heifer calf sired by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P, her dam bred AI to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.

#232 – LT Affinity 6221 Pld daughter out of LT Assertion/Avignon female, due this spring AI to GHC Reagan 9012.

#598 on left – Fred-Maximo Profit (Fasttrack x

Asser

tion) daughter

#330 cow & 332 - Fred Progress 7308 daughter out of HooDoo female with March heifer calf at side, bred back to LT Remington 2036 Pld. .

#728 - Fred-Maximo Profit 0419 daughter, out of LT Unlimited Ease female, due this fall to WIA Backwater Jack 060 P.

#318 bull calf in front, sired by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P, BW: 89 lbs., his dam is a daughter of M6 Slam Dunk 3115 P ET out of a LT Rio Bravo 3181 daughter.

STORING HAY FOR WINTER

MinimizingMoistureandSpoilage

By Heather Smith Thomas

Ranchers need to plan ahead regarding winter forage supplies, and this includes finding ways to store hay to help preserve quality and reduce moisture damage. Many folks put up hay in big round bales, but finding the best way to store them for winter feeding is often challenging.

Warren Rusche (South Dakota State University Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate) says the ideal way to store hay is under cover in a shed, but this works best for square bales and is not practical for most cattle producers, especially for round bales that take up more space.

“Unless hay is expensive or high quality and valuable to protect from weather damage, it may be hard to justify expense of a hay shed,” he says. “If we’re not going to put hay under roof, we need to find a well-drained site, so we won’t have spoilage on the bottom of the bales. If you can put gravel or some kind of base under

the hay that will drain, it keeps the bottoms from soaking up water.”

In snow country, you need to store hay away from low areas that will be wet with snow melt, and away from trees. “If it’s away from trees this allows more air movement to keep things dry, and avoids catching more snow. If it catches very much snow, not only do we have to dig the hay out to feed it, but when all that snow melts it puts all that moisture right next to our hay pile or rows,” Rusche says.

If hay is close to a stream and trees, there is more moisture in the air—more humidity than in an open area. The ground might also be a little

more saturated. If trees are very tall they also create shade for part of the day and the snow doesn’t melt off as quickly in the spring.

“My preference, if I have room, is to store round bales in long single-bale rows with the flat sides touching each other and round side up—and run those rows run north to south so the hay gets sun exposure on both sides. It’s also good to have fairly wide gaps between the rows if you have several rows, for more air movement,” he says. Then if you have a major snowstorm and a lot of snow, it can slide off the bales between the rows with enough room that it won’t pile up so deeply

between them and stay against the sides of the bales so long.

“When there’s a lot of snow, and bales are in a single row, we can pull the bales off that row and only open up a smaller area—as opposed to trying to get at bale stacks. Sometimes the limited space for our hay yard does not allow us to do that, however, and we have to stack them,” says Rusche.

“In that situation we might want to figure out how long we’ll store it, and which hay we will be using up first. If we put up hay mid to late summer but start feeding some in early winter, we can maybe cut corners. If we have hay that will be fed to weaned calves in the fall—and fed up by the first of the year—maybe we can cut corners on storage, because shrink on that hay (only stored a few months) will be modest,” he says.

“When talking about shrink, some people look at a bale and think there is only a little on the outside. But we need to consider how much that outside 6 inches actually is— depending on how big a bale it is. It might be a sizable portion.” It may not look like much, but in terms of pounds it can be a lot.

“Prioritize the storage plan. The longer we need to keep hay, the more protected it should be so it won’t weather so much. If people are building covered storage, they could put the high-quality feed under roof. If its high-value alfalfa that will be fed for calving and needs to hold quality until spring, it should be the hay that goes under a roof,” he explains. Rained-on grass hay that’s not worth as much can be stored outside.

It’s also important to know how much precipitation you’re dealing with. In an arid climate the risk is lower.

“This is something to consider when figuring whether a hay shed pencils out. It will be different in Missouri or Tennessee that in the Dakotas,” says Rusche. Even in an arid climate, sometimes there are brief heavy rain events that soak deeply into the bales, however, or an unusual year where there is a lot more snow.

“To minimize shrink during storage, look at how the hay is harvested. The more densely packed the bales, the less likely they’ll have a lot of water infiltration; it won’t go in as far. Some people feel net wrap might shed a little water, but I’m not sure it makes much difference,” he says. If the feed is harvested a little too wet, even the best storage methods won’t help; that hay will still have some spoilage.

Some people tarp hay rather than invest in a hay shed. Hay can be tarped at any location, and it may be easier to invest in a few tarps or rolls of black plastic that can be reused for several years. Black plastic lasts longer than most tarps, is cheaper than a good tarp, and can be cut to fit the stacks. Black plastic also has an advantage of being slicker—and warmer from absorbing sunshine—and snow sheds off better in winter.

When tarping hay, it’s easy to do with long single rows or rows of single bales placed on top of single bales—compared with tarping a pyramid stack. When taking tarps or black plastic off in winter for feeding, the covering comes off single rows easily, whereas the pyramid stack or any rows placed tightly together will have dips and valleys where water or snow melt collects and creates heavy chunks of ice. These make it difficult to take the covering off in the winter when feeding.

“The piles and pyramid stacks have more problems in general, just because there are more places for water to collect and sink into the hay. If we place

bales flat side to flat side in long rows of single bales, we have the advantage of letting the water shed off,” says Rusche.

When space is limited, people usually stack bales—either in rows with a sideways bale on top of each upright bale, or making a pyramid stack. “Kansas State University looked at putting a bale on end and other bale on top of it. The shrink loss on these was similar to what they saw in single rows. A study in South Dakota looked at storage losses of bales in pyramid stacks (a base of three with a layer of two on those and a third bale on top) and found 10% loss in one year. A single bale with air around it had storage loss of 4% and when placed end to end in long rows the loss was under 1% so in this particular study that was the best method,” says Rusche.

“That study didn’t give any other details so we don’t know how wet a year it was, but there are more places in those pyramid stacks for water and snow to collect and sink in. If a person makes that kind of stack, you’d want to use those bales up first,” he says.

“That publication also stated that if you tarp the pyramid stack, you can get by with a smaller tarp.” But it’s hard to a tarp over a pyramid stack; there will be some sags in it where water collects to make ice chunks. The most problem-free way to store round bales, if a person has room to do it, is in one long single row.

“That’s the way I store my hay. I had a good really good buy on some

round bale spoilage in pyramid stack

hay three years ago and bought a whole truck load. Then I changed my program--to graze more and use less hay. I finally got down to the last two bales of three-year-old hay. They’d kept pretty well. They were netwrapped however, and the net-wrap froze down or grew down so that when I moved them the whole wrap came off and it tried to fall apart, but the hay was still pretty good,” he says.

Square bales are easier to stack, cover and transport, but most people like to make round bales because they are cheaper and quicker during harvest. “In our region, unless someone is marketing high-value hay (that will be shipped out) nearly everyone makes big round bales,” says Rusche.

He says the key to storing big round bales is to recognize that moisture is the enemy. “We want to maximize the amount of air movement and minimize the amount of time that water or snow can sit on a bale. Overhead protection (hay shed or tarping) for higher-value, higher-quality hay makes sense. Some people use relatively inexpensive hoop barns. The curved hoop gives up a little storage capacity compared to a square shed, but is cheaper to install and keeps moisture off.”

Emily Glunk Meccage, PhD, former Forage Extension Specialist, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University was involved with a research project a few years ago, looking at round bale storage outdoors. “We found that how you stack the hay does affect the quality, and the moisture retention of those bales over winter. You want to minimize the amount of moisture and mold in those bales because that can affect cattle health and performance,” says Meccage.

Many people don’t have enough hay yard room to put all the bales in long single rows, and stack some on top of each other to save space, or use a pyramid stack. Even though this might seem more efficient, it can lead to more spoilage.

“We did see some differences between bales that were stored at the top of the pyramid and the bottom. But the mushroom stack where the bottom bale is upright and another placed on its side on top of it had the

most variability,” says Meccage.

“We found the top bales had hardly any change in quality, but the bottom bales soaked up moisture that ran off the top bales, as well as moisture from the ground surface. The bottom bales were significantly lower in TDN and energy content, and higher in moisture content than top bales. “This reduction in forage quality can have an impact on animal performance.”

If you are feeding one group of cattle the top bales and another group the bottom bales they might be getting completely different nutrient levels, even if the hay was harvested at the same time from the same field.

“We did a two-year study and at one location we saw a lot more mold growth in between the bales in the pyramid stack than we did the first year,” says Meccage. Each year is a little different in how much moisture those bales receive, and when.

There are different amounts of precipitation at various locations on any given year; thus hay storage results (amount of dry matter, and quality loss) differ each year. “For example, during the second year of study, our hay storage location at Havre, Montana had extremely high precipitation compared to other years.” Moisture that freezes won’t create as much mold as moisture in warm weather.

“When planning long-term it’s often wise to hold some hay in reserve in case we have a bad year. If you plan to keep hay over for the next year, try to stack it in a manner that it will keep better and not be ruined by moisture,” says Meccage A person could afford to build a hay shed with the money lost in damaged hay over time.

Hay that’s been stored outside, uncovered, may decline in dry matter and quality. “This can result in lower animal performance (lower average daily gains, poor animal health, and possibly even abortion in cows in certain cases with moldy hay).”

Putting tarps or black plastic over the hay can be economical, especially if you’ve stacked the bales on top of each other and the tarp can cover twice as much hay as with a single row. These coverings can often be re-used for several years, which makes them more cost-effective in preserving hay quality. The covering also keeps snow

and moisture from freezing on the bales—which can make it challenging to remove the net wrap or twines when feeding.

HANDY TIP FOR COVERING

A HAYSTACK – Tarps or black plastic are great for covering and protecting hay. The biggest enemy of a covering is wind. Unless the tarp or black plastic is tied down securely, wind can whip and beat on it and wear holes in it or tear it, and sometimes tear out the grommets in a tarp. Black plastic has no grommets and you have to create an “ear” to secure ropes or twines to it, for tying it down.

Any tarp or covering must have a

Obituary

Hinton M. “Tony” Walden, 68, a resident of Brantley, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023. The family will hold a private celebration of Tony’s life at a later time.

Tony’s life was work, and hard work at that. That was the Walden way of life, and he was initiated in it from birth. When friends were at parties and spending down time at the lake, he was working clearing timber and raising cattle. Many might have resented it, but not Tony. He truly loved what he did, and that love lasted throughout his life. There was nothing he loved more than taking care of his land and his herd. Let everyone else go golfing and fishing, Tony could never be happier than he was while doing what he loved. Tony was a sociable kind of guy and always personable with others, but he didn’t do small talk. However, if you wanted to discuss some land or cattle you owned over in Texas, he could converse for hours!

Now, that’s not to say he didn’t know how to enjoy time away. He loved going to the beach with his family as well as cattleman conventions. Tony and Terry also thoroughly enjoyed the time they spent with their friends and cherished every moment together at events they hosted. Starting in the 1980s, Tony and Terry began putting on what became the biggest Charolais Cattle sale east of the Mississippi. These were huge events that involved sales, dinners, and entertainment and they enjoyed it despite the hard work it entailed.

Tony was a graduate of Brantley High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Troy State University in business. It was there that he met the love of his life, Terry Hanna, and they went on to enjoy working together in running Walden Farms throughout most of their marriage. They were constant companions and proved you actually can work together with your spouse and still make a

marriage work!! They would later bring their daughter into the business and continued the family tradition of bonding through work. Still, it wasn’t all work. Not only did they enjoy their trips and spending time with friends, but Tony loved to cheer on the Auburn Tigers during the football season. He was also a member of Brantley Methodist Church throughout most of his life, but one of his biggest passions was serving as a booster and supporter of Crenshaw Christian Academy. Tony was a huge part of his family’s lives and the hole he leaves behind may seem overwhelming, but they will continue to keep his memory alive in their hearts and minds for many more years to come.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Hinton & Juanita Mallette Walden. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 47 years, Terry Hanna Walden; their daughter, Hanna Walden Mitchell; grandchildren, Walden Mitchell and Reese Mitchell; and cherished canine companion, Jax.

Obituary

Anna Marie Mouser, 83 of Independence, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her residence. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Newburg, daughter of the late Toney and Freda June (Wolfe) Giuliani. Anna graduated from Newburg High School, Class of 1958. In 1965, Arthur and Anna purchased a 188-acre farm in Independence that became Mouser Charolais Farm. Today the herd is one of the most wellknown and respected in the state. The family was active in 4-H, exhibiting market animals at the Preston County Buckwheat Festival for over fifty years. Over the years, they participated in several county, state, national events and expos. Anna was a member of the West Virginia Charolais Association where she was Secretary/Treasurer and the American-International Charolais Association.

Anna was a Master Gardener having completed the programs through the Preston County Extension Service. She grew several different vegetables and she canned to share with the kids and families. Anna was vice president of the WVACD Auxiliary. In 1981, Anna started the Country Kids 4-H Club where she was very active and in 2003, she served as the Farmer’s Day chairman for the Preston County Buckwheat Festival. Many ribbons, banners and trophies have been won over the years.

She was also a faithful member of the Grafton Baptist Church since 1985 where she was past children’s church teacher and treasurer. She retired from Southern States in Grafton with over twenty-five years of service. Anna was inducted into the WV AG and Forestry Hall of Fame.

She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-four, Arthur Ray Mouser, whom she married on December 3, 1958; five children, Cynthia McCloud and Patrick, Newburg, Timothy Mouser and Melissa, Gladesville, Michelle Harward and Don, Grafton, Thomas Mouser and Michelle, Valley Furnace, Maria Shriver and Dave, Grafton; 13 grandchildren, Sharon(Jason), Jason(Kayla), Logan, Brooke(Steven), Miranda, Lakin, DW, Rebekah, Josiah, Chloe, Briar, Aaron and Kinsey; 14 great-grandchildren, Tylar, Morgan, Mara, Karson, Alyson, Madyson, Landon, Weston, Stella, Gatlin, Riley, Colt, Archer, Thea; one brother, Hugh Giuliani and wife, Carol, Arthurdale; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Mouser, Independence, Dave Born, Va.; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Mouser; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Arthur and Pearl Genevieve (Sharps) Mouser; sisters-in-law, Betty Fortney (Bernard), and Sue Born.

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they learned during the CharFocus Youth Conference. The AIJCA Junior Board ended the morning reflection by encouraging each of the CharFocus participants to seek out leadership opportunities in the clubs, chapters, and other organizations they are currently involved in. This challenge included considering running for the AIJCA Junior Board at some point in the future! I thoroughly enjoyed my time meeting and interacting with numerous delegates to this year’s VitaFerm CharFocus Youth Conference. Kaitlyn Chism, Director of Junior Activities, Reagan Dolan, Summer Intern, and the AIJCA Junior Board did a wonderful job planning, coordinating, and providing delegates with plenty of opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

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NON-POINT Show Results

Ohio State Fair

Ozark Empire Fair Illinois State Fair State Fair of West Virginia Missouri State Fair

Percentage Female Show

SHOW RESULTS NON-POINT

OHIO STATE FAIR

Columbus, Ohio- July 24, 2023

Judge: Thomas Carper, Mt. Sterling, Ind.

Division III Champion and Grand Champion Female: AC Ms Pearl 2502, 5-9-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Jade Skainjar, East Liverpool, Ohio.

Division V Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Female: CAG Ms Sydney 2879K ET, 2-6-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Kalin Schrader, Continental, Ohio.

OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

Springfield, Mo. - July 29, 2023

Judge: Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Senior and Grand Champion Female: WIA Ms Firefly 198 P ET, 10-9-21, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Lucas Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo.

Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Female: WH Atlee 217 Pld, 2-15-22, by LT Atlas 0251 Pld. Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo.

Senior Calf and Grand Champion

Bull: AML CARRS Road House 220, 11-4-22, by LJR SS Mr Swayze 214H ET. AM Livestock, Richmond, Kan., and Carr Cattle Co., Webb City, Mo.

Junior Calf and Reserve Grand Champion Bull: CCC Fruit Juice 301, 1-523, by CCC sting 118J. Tannah Cassatt, Webb City, Mo.

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Springfield, Ill. - August 11, 2023

Judge: Chad Holtkamp, West Point, Iowa

Senior and Grand Champion Female: BFR Elsie K55 ET, 1-7-22, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Levi Hinshaw, Secor, Ill.

Senior Calf and Reserve Grand Champion Female: WGB CC CLT Berkly 240 P ET. Brecke Barnard, Foosland, Ill.

Intermediate and Grand Champion

Bull: CC WGB Rebel 235 P, 6-15-22, by WC Maher Revolution 9154 P ET. Riley Creasey, Macomb, Ill.

Junior and Reserve Grand Champion

Bull: DEC Elvis Presley 2203, 3-2822, by EC Bottom’s Up 375 Pld. Brady Schnelten, Rockbridge, Ill.

STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA

Lewisburg, West Virginia - August 14, 2023

Judge: Todd Herman, Lima, Ohio

Senior and Grand Champion Female: TSW Kimmy 2K, 1-3-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Sutton Swecker, Mcgaheysville, Va.

Junior and Reserve Grand Champion

Female: SILK Mamie 601K, 4-12-22, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Mattie Eavers, Middlebrook, Va.

Senior Calf and Grand Champion

Bull: MCF Inferno 222 P, 9-23-22, by WC Inferno 6561 P. Mouser Farms, Independence, W. Va.

Junior and Reserve Grand Champion

Bull: MCF Copperhead 192P. 7-21-22, CCC Copperhead Road 9047 P ET. Mouser Farms.

MISSOURI STATE FAIR PERCENTAGE FEMALE SHOW

Sedalia, Mo. - August 13, 2023

Judge: Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Grand Champion Female: RF Myla 2225 ET, 4-9-22, out of RF Ms Duchess 631. Trace Ridder, Hermann, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion: SCF EDC Miss Amelia ET, 3-5-23, out of Creek Cut Beauty 683 P. Eli Dehan, La Monte, Mo.

Grand Champion Female

OHIO STATE FAIR

Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Bull

STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA

MISSOURI STATE FAIR PERCENTAGE FEMALE SHOW

Grand Champion Female

OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

Grand Champion Bull

Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Female

SHOW RESULTS ROLL OF EXCELLENCE

MISSOURI STATE FAIR - CLASS A ROLL OF EXCELLENCE

Sedalia, Mo. - August 13. 2023

Judge: Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Total Shown – 72: 50 – Females – 22

– Bulls

AICA ROLL OF EXCELLENCE Show Results

FEMALES

Senior and Grand Champion Female: WIA Ms Fire Fly 198 P ET, 10-9-21, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Lucas

Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo.

Senior Calf and Reserve Grand

Champion Female: RF Miss Maura 2331 ET, 12-1-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Jenna Hasekamp, Madison, Mo.

Junior Calf Champion Female: HF Mia 300, 1-12-23, by TR CAG Carbine’s Vision 9700ET. Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo.

Reserve Junior Calf Champion

Female: CARRS Ms Sweetheart 308

P ET, 3-22-23, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Carr Cattle Company, Webb City, Mo.Reserve Senior Calf Champion

Female: DC NBCC Gwen 2221K, 9-22-22, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Brittany Hirsch, Thayer, Mo.

Intermediate Champion Female: SC Miss Bella 2010 Pld, 6-4-22, BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Jillian Stone, Clinton, Mo.

Reserve Intermediate Champion

Female: RF Ms Duchess K110, 8-9-22, by FC RF Summit 0018 ET. Hayden Englert. Washington, Kan.

Junior Champion Female: BOY Kitty 264K, 3-2-22, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Gus Schoen, Holt, Mo.

Reserve Junior Champion Female: RF Ms Duchess 2212 ET, 3-8-22, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Kohen Garrison, Boss, Mo.

Reserve Senior Champion Female: BOY Ginger 209K Pld, 1-28-22, M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Jillian Stone.

Cow-Calf Champion: TLC Pretty Sharp, 6-22-21, by LV Sharp 702. Heifer Calf: TL Pretty Excited 2311 P, 5-18-23, by TLC Ed Tucker. T&L Cattle Co., Mtn. Grove, Mo.

CLASS PLACINGS

Spring Heifer Calves – Calved March 22, 2023. 1 Shown. 1. Carr Cattle Company on CARRS Ms Sweetheart 308 P ET.

Junior Heifer Calves – Calved January 5 – February 14, 2023. 3 Shown. 1. Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo. on HF Mia 300. 2. Braden Booth, Fair Grove, Mo. on BWB Miss Pearl. 3. L&N Charolais, Crane, Mo. on L&N Red Ruby 2306.

Winter Heifer Calves – Calved

November 11 to December 23, 2022. 6 Shown. 1. Jenna Hasekamp on RF Miss Maura 2331 ET. 2. Eli Dehan, La Monte, Mo. on SCF Miss Patriotic Beauty. 3. Ryanne Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo. on BC/ HF Miss Ellen 291.

Senior Heifer Calves - Calved

September 19 to October 18, 2022. 5 Shown. 1. Brittany Hirsch, Thayer, Mo. on DC NBCC Gwen 2221K. 2. Adler Patrick, Chilhowee, Mo. on CCC Ms Maddy 2601 P. 3. Atley Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo. on RCR Lunch Count 2386.

Senior Heifer Calves – Calved

September 1 to September 15, 2022.

6 Shown. 1. Atley Patrick, Chilhowee, Mo. on CCC Sweetheart Kiara 2623 P ET. 2. Aubrey Niess, Joplin, Mo. on Gillig Ms Stealth 257 P ET. 3. Henry Doerhoff, Henley, Mo. on CH Miss Mara 695K. Late Summer Yearling Females –Calved July 7 to August 24, 2022.

7 Shown. 1. Hayden Englert on RF Ms Duchess K110. 2. Tucker Cook, Jamestown, Mo. on CCF Miss Perfect Jade KB204. 3. Madelyn Doerhoff, Henley, Mo. on CH Miss Finley 684K. Summer Yearling Females – Calved May 4 to June 4, 2022. 5 Shown. 1. Jullian Stone on SC Miss Bella 2010 Pld. 2. Lyndsey Franklin, Ladonia, Texas on CARRS AML Ms Goin’ Places 226P. 3. Harper Johansen, Lebanon, Mo. on 5J Nancy 2217.

Late Spring Yearling Females – Calved April 24, 2022. 1 Shown. 1. Austin Doerhoff, Henley, Mo. on CH Miss Margie 673K.

Early Spring Yearling Females –Calved March 2 to March 13, 2022. 3 Shown. 1. Gus Schoen on BOY Kitty 264K. 2. Kohen Garrison on RF Ms Duchess 2212 ET. 3. Calley Miller, Hale Mo. on RF Ms Stealth 2264 TW.

Junior Yearling Females – Calved January 16 to February 18, 2022. 7 Shown. 1. Jillian Stone on BOY Ginger 209K. 2. Hayden Englert on JBE Ms Karmen 202K. 3. Jessi Hankins on WH Atlee 217 Pld.

Senior Yearling Females – Calved September 1 to December 2, 2021. 5 Shown. 1. Lucas Crutcher on WIA Ms Fire Fly 198 P ET. 2. Regan Dunn, Cochranton, Pa. on WD 7143 Good Lord Lorrie 2J ET. 3. Jackson Stone, Clinton, Mo. on WGB CC Jacey 133 P ET. Cow-Calf – Calved June 22, 2021. 1 Shown. 1. T & L Cattle Co. on TLC Pretty Sharp; TL Pretty Excited 2311 P.

BULLS

Senior Calf and Grand Champion Bull: AML CARRS Road House 220, 11-4-22, by LJR SS Mr Swayze 214H ET. AM Livestock, Richmond, Kan.; Carr Cattle Company.

Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull: BJCF Caldwell J701 ET, 3-3-21, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Bar J Livestock Inc., Liverpool, Texas.

Junior Calf Champion Bull: SCF EDC Remey, 4-26-23, BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Eli Dehan.

Grand Champion Female Reserve Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Bull

MISSOURI STATE FAIR

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

CLASS PLACINGS

Spring Bull Calves – Calved April 26, 2023. 1 Shown. 1. Elijah Dehan on SCF EDC Remey.

Junior Bull Calves – Calved January 5 to February 23, 2023. 3 Shown. 1. Tannah

Cassatt on CCC Fruit Juice 301. 2. Dustin Daehn, Cuba, Mo. on DJD Foreman301. 3. Paige Shelton, Jamestown, Mo. on CCF Uncle Rico LB302.

Winter Bull Calves – Calved November 4 to November 12, 2023. 3 Shown. 1. AM

Livestock and Carr Cattle Company on AML CARRS Road House 220. 2. Jack Green on GS Mr Holy Water TW. 3. Calley Miller, Hale, Mo., on CE Cool Resource.

Senior Bull Calves – Calved October 7, 2022. 1. Jenna Richterkessing, Cuba, Mo. on DJD Just Sayin’ 252.

Late Summer Yearling Bulls – Calved August 10, 2022. 1 Shown. Mason

Leifeste on MSL Mr. Deuce 17K.

Summer Yearling Bulls – Calved May 5 to May 14, 2022. 2 Shown. 1. Bar J

Livestock and Carr Cattle Company on CARRS Mr Ignite 222 P. 2. 5J Charolais, Syracuse, Mo. on 5J Point Taken 2215.

Spring Yearling Bulls – Calved March

2 to March 6, 2022. 2 Shown. 1. Brandy Cloud on L&N RE El Prince 2208 P.

2. Haley Imhoff, Blackwater, Mo. on Forward Vision ET.

Junior Yearling Bulls – Calved January 15 to February 18, 2022. 4 Shown. 1. T&L Cattle Co. on TLC Theboss. 2. Hayden Birge, Auxvasse, Mo. on BCF Royal Flush 0222 P. 3. Haley Imhoff on Hi Real Deal Value.

Senior Yearling Bulls – Calved December 1, 2021. 1 Shown. 1. Justin Dixon on FTCC Samson J209 ET.

Summer Senior Yearling Bulls –Calved June 24, 2021. 1 Shown. 1. T&L Cattle Co. on TLC ED Tucker.

Two-Year-Old Bulls – Calved February 23 to April 11, 2021. 3 Shown. 1. Bar J Livestock Inc. on BJCF Caldwell J701 ET. 2. Makenzee Epperson, Laredo, Mo. on SC Mr Outlier 1010 Pld. 3. Cutler Epperson, Laredo, Mo. on 2H Vindication 2012 P.

GROUPS

Produce of Dam: Dustin Daehn on DJD Crazy’s Legacy.

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reinforced place for securing the tie. A simple hole will always tear and pull out. Some tarps have better reinforcements (stronger grommets) than others, but they can still occasionally tear out and you have to create another place to secure your rope or twine.

Black plastic is very strong and durable, but will always tear out if you create a hole in it for tying, and is so slippery that it’s hard to make a good “ear” to hold a rope or twine that won’t just pull off if the tension is great—such as in a strong wind.

A good way to create a new holding spot on a tarp (with a ripped-out grommet) or to make secure “ears” on black plastic is to use a small smooth rock (or something like a golf ball) folded into the material, with the twine tied tightly around the rock. This creates a solid, secure lump in the tarp or plastic that will hold the rope or twine and it can’t pull off.

To create a secure ear, place the rock on the tarp or plastic where you want to tie your rope or twine, folding the tarp/plastic up over the rock so it is completely engulfed and covered. Then tie one end of your rope/twine securely above the rock, in the small “neck” above it, using a square knot or any other knot that will hold and never slip. This will keep your rope/twine secure and it can’t pull off over the lump created by the rock, and it won’t pull off or tear out.

Tie the other end to the bales (below the tarp), tying to the net wrap or bale

twines, or to big tires on the ground next to the hay or straw stack.

To keep the wind from getting under the tarp or black plastic (which is the main reason a covering fails and gets torn off a stack), tie it down in many places—using all the grommets in a tarp (and sometimes creating more tie spots if the grommets are too far apart or not in the right place) or creating many “ears” on the black plastic.

With big round bales, long rows (two bales high) with adequate space between the rows, enables you to tarp each row by itself (for shedding rain or snow) rather than having rows touching one another. Putting a big tarp or black plastic over multiple rows creates valleys between the rows, which collects water/snow and creates big ice chunks when it freezes.

As double insurance against a strong gust of wind getting underneath a tarp or black plastic, run a rope or long twine over the top of the stack, in multiple places, to help hold it down. It’s easy to throw a small rope or long baling twine over the stack if you tie a small rock to the end you throw over—to help it arc over the stack and keep any wind from interfering with your toss—and then you can tie it down securely on each side of the stack. With solid “ears” and a few tie ropes over the rows of bales, the tarps or plastic can withstand tremendous wind without tearing or blowing off.

Hay storage with bales stacked

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OF EVENTS CALENDAR

AICA EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 1

ACF Ludeke-Truax Veterinary/Medical Student Scholarship Application Deadline

SEPTEMBER 16

Kansas State Fair Class A ROE Show Hutchinson, Kansas

OCTOBER 1

Deadline for submitting performance information for November 2023 Analysis

OCTOBER 7

Keystone International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show

Harrisburg, Penn.

OCTOBER 18

Northern International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show

Billings, Mont.

OCTOBER 21

American Royal Livestock Show National ROE Show Kansas City, Mo.

AFFILIATE EVENTS

Contact David Hobbs (816) 464-2474, ext 200, dhobbs@charolaisusa.com with affiliate event dates.

M O R E O N T H E W E B: www.charolaisusa.com/calendar.html

SEPTEMBER 2023

September 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for October 2023 Genetic Analysis.

September 1 – ACF Ludeke-Truax Veterinary/Medical Student Scholarship Application Deadline. Contact: Kaitlyn Chism, AICA.

September 2 – Minnesota State Fair Open Charolais Show, St. Paul, Minn.

September 4– 30th Annual Autumn In The Ozarks Sale, noon, Chappell’s Sale Arena, Strafford, Mo. Auctioneer: Ronn Cunningham. Sale Manager: Mitchell Management.

September 12 – Boyert Show Cattle Online Steer Sale, SC Online Sales. Contact: Jared, Jake or Clayton Boyert.

September 16 – Wild Indian Acres & Friends All Star Female Sale, 1 p.m., at the farm, DeSoto, Mo. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.

September 16 – Kansas State Fair Class A ROE Charolais Show, Hutchinson, Kan.

September 19 – Big House Show Cattle Show Heifer Sale, Iola, Texas. Contact: Braden House.

September 20 – Benes Cattle Company Online Steer & Heifer Sale, Valparaiso, Neb. Contact: Mitch Benes.

September 20 – Thomas Ranch 22nd Annual Steer & Heifer Private Treaty Sale, steerbidder.com. Contact: Troy Thomas or Cally Kindred.

September 24 – Oklahoma State Fair Open Charolais

and Composite Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

September 29-30 – NextGen Cattle Company Fall Flint Hills Classic, at the ranch, Paxico, Kan. Auctioneer: Doak Lambert.

September 30 – Harlin & Sue Hecht Double-H Charolais Retirement Party, at the farm, Paynesville, Minn., Contact: Harlin or Sue Hecht or Mark Hecht.

September 30 – Tulsa State Fair Open Charolais & Percentage Charolais Heifer Show, Tulsa, Okla.

OCTOBER 2023

October 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for November 2023 Genetic Analysis.

October 3 – Double-H Charolais Retirement & Online Complete Dispersal, SC Online Sales, Sale Manager: JWC Marketing, LLC.

October 3 – Meinders Stock Farms Mature Cow Herd Dispersal, CK Online Sales. Contact: Zach Meinders.

October 5 – Boyert Show Cattle Spring Born Heifer Online Sale, SC Online Sales. Contact: Jared, Jake or Clayton Boyert.

October 7 – Bradley Cattle & Hankins Farms Charolais & Red Angus Fall Colors Sale/Hankins Farms Complete Charolais Herd Dispersal, 6 p.m., Hankins Sale Facility, Republic, Mo. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Innovation AgMarketing LLC.

October 7 – Keystone International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Charolais Show, Harrisburg, Pa.

October 7 – Southern Connection Sale, 1:00 p.m., at Knoxville Livestock Market, Knoxville, Tenn. Sponsors: South Carolina Charolais Association; Georgia-Florida Charolais Association. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.

October 8 – Keystone International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Heifer Show, Harrisburg, Pa.

October 10 – Bertsche Cattle Show Heifer & Genetics Sale, CKOnlineSales.com. Contact: Brandon Bertsche.

October 12 – JMAR Genetics & Guests Quality Over Quantity Bull & Heifer Online Sale, DVauction.com. Contact: Jim Johnson.

October 13 – North Carolina State Fair Open Charolais Show, Raleigh, N.C.

October 14 – Wild Indian Acres Fall Bull Sale, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo. Auctioneer: Bailey Moore. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.

October 14 – Homewood Cattle Company Bull Sale, at the farm, Forest, Miss. Contact: Sean Ferrell.

October 14 – Thomas Charolais Inc. Annual Fall Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Raymondville, Texas. Contact: Mitch Thomas or Tonnyre Joe.

October 16 – CK Cattle From Pasture To Purple Online Sale, SC Online Sales. Contact: Chris Effling.

October 17 – Jackson Cattle Company Spring Born Online Heifer Sale, Walnut Springs, Texas. Contact: Jeff Jackson.

October 18 – Northern International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Show, Billings, Mont.

October 18 – Northern International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Charolais Show & Composite Charolais Show, Billings, Mont.

October 20 – Aces Wild Ranch Southern Belles Fall Female Sale, At the ranch, Millsap, Texas. Sale Manager: Innovation AgMarketing LLC

October 20 – South Carolina State Fair Open Charolais Show, Columbia, S.C.

October 20 – State Fair of Texas/Pan American Livestock Exposition Open Charolais Show, Dallas, Texas.

October 20 – Meadows Creek Farm Arcadia Black & White Bull Sale, Arcadia Stockyard, Arcadia, Fla.

Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.

October 20 – Royal Breeders Bull Classic, 8 a.m., American Royal Livestock Show Hale Arena, Kansas City, Mo. Sponsor: Missouri Charolais Breeders Association. Contact: Jeannine Doughty or David Hobbs.

October 20 – Royal Collection Charolais Sale, 1:30 p.m., American Royal Livestock Show Wagstaff Sale Center, Kansas City, Mo. Sponsor: Missouri Charolais Breeders Association. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC

October 21 – American Royal Livestock Show Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show. 8 a.m. , Kansas City, Mo.

October 21 – American Royal Livestock Show National ROE Show , Kansas City, Mo.

October 21 – Fink Beef Genetics Fall Bull Sale, Noon, Fink Beef Genetics Sale Facility, Randolph, Kan.

Contact: Galen or Lori Fink or Megan or Chad Larson.

October 21 – Rogers Bar HR Fall Turn-Out Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Collins, Miss. Contact: Doug Rogers.

October 21 – Angell – Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the farm, Paris, Mo. Contact: Russ or Sally Thomas.

October 21 – Bradley Cattle Bull Sale, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. Contact: Bruce Bradley.

October 23 – Hinshaw Show Cattle Online Female Sale, SC Online Sales. Contact: Dan, Jacob or Levi Hinshaw.

October 24 – BJR Summerford Online Bull Sale, CKOnlineSales.com. Contact: Robert or Alan Summerford.

October 24 – Dybdal Charolais 10th Annual Friends In Low Places Elite Show Heifer Online Sale. Contact: Ty or Larry Dybdal.

October 24 – Fred Ranch Complete Dispersal, 11 a.m., Burwell, Neb. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.

October 27 – 29th Annual Hokie Harvest Sale, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Contact: Dan Eversole.

October 28 – L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Best of the South 5th Annual Black & White Bull & Female Sale, at the farm, Lyons, Ga. Contact: L.G. Herndon Jr., Sky Herndon, or Kevin Asbury.

October 28 – Mead Farms Fall Performance Tested Bull Sale, Noon, Mead Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann and Wes Tiemann. Contact: Alan Mead or Scott Wall.

October 28 – Nipp Charolais and Friends Production Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Wilson, Okla. Contact: Curtiss Nipp.

NOVEMBER 2023

November 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for December 2023 Genetic Analysis.

November 4 – Fox Hollow Farms Fall Production Volume 3, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Hulbert, Okla. Contact: Stephen Mellott.

November 4 – The Fall Bull Sale, Noon, Mid-State Stockyard, Letohatchee, Ala. Contact: Bobby Keahey. November 4 – The Wright Charolais Fall Event Sale, 1 p.m., Wright Charolais Sale Facility, Kearney, Mo. Auctioneer: Greg Goggins. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.

November 4 – The ONE Sale, 1:00 p.m., Tenroc Ranch, Salado, Texas. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager:

Outfront Cattle Service.

November 7 – ECP Cattle Live Online Sale, Live on CCI. Live. Contact: Ethan Propp.

November 11 – OK Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at McAlester Union Stockyards, McAlester, Okla. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.

November 11 – Leachman Cattle of Colorado Fall Harvest Sale, Leachman Bull Barn, Fort Collins, Colo. Contact: Lee Leachman.

November 11 – North American International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Heifer Show, Louisville, Ky.

November 12 – 13 – 2023 AICA Fall Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. Contact: Samantha Corn, AICA.

November 13 – 55th National Charolais Show, North Amercian International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky.

November 17 – 18 Cavender Ranches 19th Annual

Fall Production Sale, Commercial Females: November 17; Bulls: November 18, Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, Texas Contact: Joe Cavender, Todd Harvey, Justin Matejka or Mark Cowan.

November 17-18 – Effertz Key Ranch The Key to Foundation Females Online Bred Heifer Sale, DVauction.com. Contact: Roger or Kevin Effertz or Adam Dean.

November 17 – Wienk Charolais Ranch Legends of Fall

Bull Sale, at Arcadia Stockyard, Arcadia, Fla. Contact: Jeff, Sterling, Stetson or Ty Eschenbaum.

November 17 – Wagonhammer Ranches Total Package

Female Sale, at the ranch, Bartlett, Neb. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing.

November 18 – Sara Shepherd Charolais Annual

Female Sale, at the farm, Stuart, Iowa. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.

November 22 – Benes Cattle Company Online Steer & Heifer Sale, Valparaiso, Neb. Contact: Mitch Benes.

November 30 – Charolais Charbray International

Virtual Show Entries Close, www.charolaisinternational. com

DECEMBER 2023

December 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for January 2024 Genetic Analysis.

December 1 – Meadows Creek Farm 18th Annual

It’s All Black & White Bull & Female Sale, Mid State Stockyards, Letohatchee, Ala. Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.

December 1 – Schurrtop Ranch Charolais & Angus

Bull Sale, Tri-State Livestock, McCook, Neb. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Contact: Marty, Ryan, Jerry or Kay Schurr.

December 2 – Dennis Charolais Farm Spring Calving Dispersal, Marietta, Okla. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing.

December 2 – 32nd Annual Rancher’s Choice

Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at Nixon Livestock Commission Company, Nixon, Texas. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.

December 2 – Ridder Farms Family Values Female Sale & Annual Bull Sale, at the farm, Hermann, Mo. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.

December 3 – Boyert Show Cattle Online Bred Heifer

& Cow Sale, SC Online Sales. Contact: Jared, Jake or Clayton Boyert.

December 3 – Rennert Ranch/Heart-J Char-Lay Maternal Legacies Sale Volume 3, 1:00 p.m., Kearney, Neb. Auctioneer: Matt Printz. Contact: Kristian Rennert.

December 14 – Jackson Cattle Company Holiday Edition Female Sale, Walnut Springs, Texas. Contact: Jeff Jackson.

December 31 – AIJCA National Junior Merit Program Application Deadline. Contact: Kaitlyn Chism, AICA.

JANUARY 2024

January 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for February 2024 Genetic Analysis.

January 1 – Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

January 1 – Cattlemen’s Congress Class A ROE Charolais Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

January 2 – Cattlemen’s Congress Class A ROE Charolais Heifer & Bull Pen Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

January 13 – National Western Stock Show National ROE Charolais Heifer & Bull Pen Show, Denver, Colo.

January 13 – 45th National Charolais Sale, 1:30 p.m., National Western Stock Show H. W. Hutchison Family Stockyards Event Center, Denver, Colo. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing.

January 14 – National Western Stock Show Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, Denver, Colo.

January 15 – National Western Stock Show National ROE Charolais Show, Denver, Colo.

January 26 – Charolais Association of Texas Cowtown Cattle Drive Sale, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo West Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.

January 27 – Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo National ROE Charolais Show, Fort Worth, Texas.

FEBRUARY 2024

February 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for March 2024 Genetic Analysis.

February 10 – Bradley 3 Ranch The Wide Body Bull Sale, at the ranch, Estelline, Texas. Contact: James Henderson or Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson.

February 14 – 33rd Annual San Antonio Livestock Show All Breeds Bull & Commercial Female Sale, 10:00 a.m., San Antonio Livestock Show Auction Facility, San Antonio, Texas.

February 16 – R Lazy B Charolais Production Sale, 1:00 p.m., Hub City Livestock, Aberdeen, S. D. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. Contact: Robert Birklid.

February 24 – Cannon Charolais Ranch 11th Annual Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Newton, Iowa. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.

February 24 – Rogers Bar HR Spring Turn-Out Charolais Bull Sale, at the ranch, Collins, Miss. Contact: Doug Rogers.

February 24 – Shepherd - Shamburg Charolais & Angus Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Stuart, Iowa. Contact: Sara Shepherd or Dan Shamburg.

February 27 – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Class A ROE Show, Houston, Texas.

CLASSIFIEDS

Contact David Hobbs (816) 464-2474, ext. 200, or dhobbs@charolaisusa.com with your Classified Advertising.

RATES ADVERTISING

EFFECTIVE WITH THE JAN. 2022 ISSUE

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month

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CLOSING DATES

All advertising copy (including photos) must be in the Charolais Journal office by the 25th of the second month preceding publication, i.e. Jan. 25 for the March issue or the first working day thereafter. A $100 late fee will be applied to all late advertisements. Proof deadline: 20th of the second month preceding publication, i.e. Jan. 20 for March issue.

ADVERTISING CONTENT

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REPRINTS, CATALOGS AND BROCHURES

Advertising and editorial reprints available. Sale catalogs and brochures are produced at special rates. Contact office for prices.

• Dynamic is possibly the best combination Ransom son we’ve raised to date, selling for $75,000 in the 2023 bull sale.

• Dam is a powerful Sundance daughter that was our pick of the M6 cow herd dispersal as a bred heifer

• Dynamic will add carcass quality and fleshing ability in one generation in addition to his superior feet and extra depth of body

• With Ransom 8644 semen off the market!! Dynamic will bring the strong maternal traits to any herd just like his sire has done.

• The Ransom females are definitely rising to the top of some of our favorites in the herd!

Semen $35

Signing $45