TXPHA: March 2016

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Port Lavaca, Texas Permit Number 213

Vol. 36 No. 3

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MARCH 2016

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Published By TPHA

Return Service Requested: TPHA, P.O. Box 1867, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Barber Ranch Shows Grand Champion Hereford Bull at FWSS Results of the National Polled Hereford/Hereford Shows in Fort Worth, February 1, 2016, follow: Polled 1 Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd Jun 1-Jul 10 2015: 1 Ramsey’s Gabrielle Kitty C5 Et, Ramsey’s Herefords, Greenfield, In; 2 JCS June Carter 5912, Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, Nm; 3 PVF Miss Whirlaway 610, Elise Hackett, Tuscola, Il; 4 Jeb Rita 91H 62C Et, Emma Bishop, Rockwall, Tx 1A-Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd

May 1-18 2015: 1 ECR Lass 5158 Et, Fallon Gohr, Madras, Or; 2 Da Skylution C01, Abigail Nunn, Thackerville, Ok; 3 Ms 5M 1548, Adrienne Wood, Justin, Tx; 4 Red Bliss 153XD44 SRR524, Still River Ranch, Van Alstyne, Tx 2 Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd Apr 1-25 2015: 1 BR Veronica 5019, Barber Ranch, Channing, Tx; 2 Beacon Hill Zsa Zsa 1501 ET, Madison Courtney, Pryor, Ok; 3 BR Charlotte 5029 ET, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx; 4 CH Faith 424 ET

2016 FWSS GRAND CHAMPION POLLED HEREFORD JUNIOR HEIFER: HARLEY ROGERS, HAMILTON FFA

2016 FWSS RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION POLLED HEREFORD JUNIOR HEIFER: DYLAN MORISH, REFUGIO COUNTY 4-H

Kamryn Oakes, Taloga, Ok 2A-Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd Mar 13-24 2015: 1 BK WR Cheers 560, Jacob Moore, Madill, Ok; 2 BR Hillary 5531 ET, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx; 3 BF Reno Der Amazing Grace 521C, Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nv; 4 NH Sierra C305 ET, Audrey Nolan, Gilmer, Tx 2B-Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd Mar 2-7 2015: 1 BR Daphne 5012 ET, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx; 2 Purple Caitlyn 38C ET, Carlson Cattle, Royal Center, In; 3 Ramsey CSF Gabrielle Marie ET, Ramsey’s Herefords/Cotton, Greenfield, In; 4 VH Miss Carissa 506, Jacob Cade Sims/Cole Evan, Edmond, Ok 3 Champion Spring Heifer Calf (Classes 1 & 2): 1 BK WR Cheers 560, Jacob Moore, Madill, Ok 4 Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf: 1 BR Veronica 5019, Barber Ranch, Channing, Tx 5 Junior Heifer Calves, Clvd Feb 1-28 2015: 1 Kolt TR High Class Kat 2220, Trent Ray, Abingdon, Il; 2 Sull Diana 5139C, Jason and Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks; 3 RJ Carrie 5025, Baylee Mendell, Vinita, Ok; 4 OJJ 936 Sugar, Randi June Williams - 4H, Lingleville, Tx 6 Junior Heifer Calves, Clvd Jan 14-30 2015: 1 RJ Abigail 5005 Et, Kelley Brigham/Kylee Kel, Yukon, Ok; 2 Churchill Lady 579C Et, Devon Lockhart, Bryan, Tx; 3 GKB 2214 Notice Me Too 20C Et, Gary & Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx; 4 JR Miss Tizzy 0046 501, Rodney Drake, Apache, Ok 6A-Junior Heifer Calves, Clvd Jan 1-12 2015: 1 BR KLD Arielle 5503 Et, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx; 2 MCC 523 Clover C638, Levi McInnis, May, Tx; 3 Beacon Hill Mae Mae X439 Et, Madison

2016 FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW GRAND CHAMPION BULL BARBER RANCH/ THE HIRSCHFIELD GROUP CHANNING, TX Courtney, Pryor, Ok; 4 KCL 106Y Western Gal 21U, Brayden Deborde, Bardwell, Tx 7 Champion Junior Heifer Calf (Classes 5 & 6): RJ Abigail 5005 Et, Kelley Brigham/Kylee Kel, Yukon, Ok 8 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: BR KLD Arielle 5503 Et, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 9 Late Winter Heifer Calves, Clvd Nov 16-Dec 31 2014: 1 TFR KR Calamity Jane 1450 Et, Kya Rhodes, Ada, Ok; 2, 6 Mile ILR Smiles Lady 4141 Et, Kassidy Rubes, Yukon, Ok; 3 JTH SC Unleashed Katie B491, West, Savannah - 4H, Channing, Tx; 4 BR Cindy 4484, Rylee Schacher, Dumas, Tx 10 Early Winter Heifer Calves, Clvd Oct 1-Nov 15 2014: 1 B&C Miss Top Catapult 4077B, Blayke Breeding, Blayke, Miami, Tx; 2 RJAbigail 4906 Et, Carlson Cattle, Royal Center, In; 3 GKB 88X Breeze B73 378B Et, Jesse Mason, Justin, Tx; 4 WSF Lady Catalina B175 Et, Jimmy Atlas, Grandview, Tx

11 Champion Winter Heifer Calf (Classes 9 & 10): TFR KR Calamity Jane 1450 Et, Kya Rhodes, Ada, Ok 12 Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Calf: B&C Miss Top Catapult 4077B, Blayke Breeding, Miami, Tx 13 Senior Heifer Calves, Clvd Sept 10-30 2014: 1 Chac 743 Grace 4224 Et, Scott and Gary Chachere, Waxahachie, Tx; 2 GKB 058 Cisco Lady 306B, Monty Eskew, Waxahachie, Tx; 3 Stewart KK Reba 10N 4031, Stewart Polled Herefords, Campbell, Tx; 4 PVF B090 Miss Kitty 918B, Elise Hackett, Tuscola, Il 13A 0013A-Senior Heifer Calves, Clvd Aug 12-Sept 4 2014: 1 Exr Miss Lexus 4203, Express Ranches/Mike Mccu, Yukon, Ok; 2 BK Body & Soul 4052B Et, Cole Moore, Madill, Ok; 3 BK Buttercup 4101B, Evan Colt Sims, Edmond, Ok; 4 Oaks Sweet Tart 4067 Et; Harley Rogers, Hamilton, Tx 14 Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Exr Miss Lexus 4203, Express Ranches/Mike Mccu, Yukon, Ok See NWSS, page 4

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We have both horned and polled bulls available at this time.

Call or come by for a visit to check out what we have to offer.

Juniors - we still have show heifer prospects available.

Visitors are always welcome.

Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979.561.8846 • 979.561.8867 fax Kevin cell 979.743.0619 E-mail: rockinw@cvctx.com • Web site: rockinwranch.net

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Officers & Directors Susan Rader 3117 US Hwy 67 E Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 903-439-5296 Pollette President

Shannon Worrell 7141 Hwy 87 N Mason, TX 76856 210-241-4925 District 1

PRESIDENT -- Cory Goswick P.O. Box 925 • Canton, TX 75103 469-360-4154 District 6 James Kinnear 225 Trailwood Dr., Joshua, Texas 76058 817-235-5968 District 2

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VICE PRESIDENT -- Shannon Worrell 17141 Hwy 87 N • Mason, TX 76856 210-241-4925 District 1

Cold McClendon P.O. Box 67 Lavon, TX 75166 469-853-2965 District 3

It’s The Pitts...

Getting Hammered

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Call for price and availability of color.

Phone: 361-571-TPHA (8742) E-Mail: manager@tpha.net Web Site: http://www.txpha.org TPHA Newsletter is printed 9 times a year: Jan. • Feb. • Mar. April • May / June • July / Aug. • Sept. • Oct. • Nov. / Dec.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

A non-profit, promotional organization dedicated to the service of Polled Hereford breeders in Texas and the Southwest.

Established in 1935

[ ] Membership Dues: $100 per year [ ] Junior Membership: $10 per year--Date of Birth _______ [ ] Poll-ettes Membership: $30 per year

My membership should be listed in the Association as follows: Name _____________________________________________ Ranch Name _______________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ___________________ State ________ Zip _________ Phone: Day ( ) ______________ Night ( ) ______________ Email __________________________________________________ RETURN TO: TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1867 • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-571-TPHA (8742) • manager@tpha.net

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Steve Heyroth 7801 E Hwy 22 Hamilton, TX 76531 316-617-9315 District 4

TPHA MANAGER -- Robbie Morish P.O. Box 1867 • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-571-TPHA (8742) manager@tpha.net

Kirbie Day 658 Angus Rd. Waxahachie, TX 75167 972-921-7773 District 5

Kevin Hartley 7787 Rocky Ridge Ln. Madisonville, TX 77864 936-349-0439 District 7

UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------2...............Houston Livestock Show All Breed Sale, Houston 5...............Houston Livestock Show Polled Hereford/Hereford Show, Houston 8...............MHBA Mini Hereford Sale, Houston 11.............Houston Livestock Show Polled Hereford Junior Heifer Show, Houston 11.............World Black Hereford Association National Show, Waxahachie 12.............Houston Livestock Show Hereford Junior Heifer Show, Houston 12.............N.E.T.H.A. 64th Annual Sale, Mt. Pleasant 12.............The Black Hereford Sale, Waxahachie 17.............Houston Livestock Show Polled Hereford Steer Show, Houston APRIL 2016 --------------------------------------------------------------------2............... Roth Hereford Farm Bull Sale, Windsor, MO 8-10..........TSCRA Annual Convention, Fort Worth 16.............Cross Timbers Classic Sale, Salado 16.............TPHA/Texas Poll-ettes Membership Gathering, Salado 23.............Doyle Hereford Ranch Sale, Wolfe City

By Lee Pitts The soundtrack of my life has been the chant of an auctioneer.

In the past 43 years I have attended thousands of auctions and have seen auctions from every angle as a consignor, buyer, ring man, clerk, auctioneer, gate man and announcer of a video auction company for 20 years that sold nearly half a million head per year.

I have helped sell everything from art to road graders and the only kind of auction I think I haven’t worked is one for hogs. And it’s not on my bucket list. As an auction junkie I formed the following opinions.

Auctioneers with the slowest chants are wine and art auctioneers while the fastest are cattle colonels.

The best person to have at an auction is the bidder who raises his or her hand and keeps it in the air, while the least favorite person is a non-buying busybody who constantly waves to friends. The most male dominated crowds are found at Safari Club, Rocky Mountain Elk and Duck’s Unlimited auctions while more females are found at quilt auctions.

The neatest trick I’ve ever seen an auctioneer do was frequently performed by Bert and Ruben Reyes in South Texas. My friends

MAY 2016 -----------------------------------------------------------------------21.............Hereford Alliance Sale, Larsons’ Running L Ranch, Clifton JUNE 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------15-18........TJPHA-TJHA State Show, Belton

had the ability to sell in both English and Spanish and could switch back and forth on the same lot depending on who was bidding.

The least dangerous auctions are cake auctions and you’d think that gun auctions might be the most dangerous but auto auctions are.

Not because they can bankrupt you but because I almost got run over by a 56 Chevy at a car auction once.

The biggest steals at auctions are found at estate sales and silent auctions. The worse deals are found at any auction where the sales crew wears tuxedos, the auction has a theme, there is valet parking, food is served on real dishes and one spouse often asks the other for their opinion. I have NEVER seen a cow buyer ask a wife, or a mistress, for permission to bid.

The shortest sales are charity auctions and the longest are cattle video auctions, often lasting a week! The highest commission rates are at bit, spur and art auctions where the sales management often

charges the consignor 20 percent AND the buyer 20 percent. The cheapest commission rates are found at your local auction market.

The most fun I ever had at a sale was working a farm auction with my buddy Butch and the worst time I ever had was a 600 head bull sale where I worked the ring after a dentist had just removed a wisdom tooth from my mouth with a hammer and chisel! The best economic climate for a cattle sale was last year and the worst was in 1973 when I started my career as a ring man. Back then we often had to stop bull sales because there were no buyers and we had a sale in Arizona once where we failed to sell a single animal! The quickest auction was a real estate auction where we only sold one house. I took two bids the entire auction after traveling four hours to get there. The most savvy bidders are cow buyers and the least savvy are buyers at Jr. Livestock auctions.

Bless their charitable hearts.

The dirtiest auction I ever worked See PITTS, page 18

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MOOS FOR TEXAS JUNIORS FWSS

Continued from page 1 15 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Chac 743 Grace 4224 Et, Scott and Gary Chachere, Waxahachie, Tx 16 Late Summer Yrling Hfrs, Clvd June 16-July 31 2014: 1 CJC 89T 4R Miss Fancy 4100 Et; Katelin Scott, Crawford, Ok 17 Early Summer Yrling Hfrs, Clvd May 1-June 15 2014: 1 AFF BP Lady Mona 408B Et, Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Ok; 2 CCC Sr Ladysport 4278B Et, Devon Lockhart, Bryan, Tx; 3 Aggiebelle 4001, Jaxson Jester, Gunter, Tx 18 Champion Intermediate Heifer (Classes 16 & 17): AFF BP Lady Mona 408B Et, Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Ok 19 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: CCC Sr Ladysport 4278B Et, Devon Lockhart, Bryan, Tx

20 Spring Yrling Heifers, Clvd Mar 1-Apr 30 2014: 1 MCS Y79D Rosie 938B, Jacob Cade Sims, Edmond, Ok; 2 RW KLD Mindy Kay 88X 4039 Et, Blane Warnken, Schulenburg, Tx; 3 MCM Darbee X46 01B, Max Mathis, Ben Wheeler, Tx; 4 GKB 9279 Lady Advance 86B, Conner Alexander, Carthage, Tx 21 Champion Spring Yrling Heifer: Mcs Y79d Rosie 938B, Jacob Cade Sims, Edmond, Ok 22 Reserve Champion Spring Yrling Heifer: RW KLD Mindy Kay 88X 4039 Et, Blane Warnken, Schulenburg, Tx 23 Junior Yrling Heifers, Clvd Jan 1-Feb 28 2014: 1 C Candy Cane 4030 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id; 2 BF Der Bar1 Daphne 401B, Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nv; 3 GKB 1068 Miss Nitro 53B, Dylan Morish, Port Lavaca, Tx; 4 RST NST 88X Bonie 20B Et, Mccutchen, Bryce,

Conroe, Tx 24 Champion Jr Yrling Heifer: C Candy Cane 4030 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 25 Reserve Champion Jr Yrling Heifer: BF Der Bar1 Daphne 401B,

Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nv 26 Cow/Calf (Cow Older Than 1/1/14 W/Calf At Side): 1 Langfords Shacaca 3277Et, Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Ok; 2 Atlas Ms 96X Ldy Target 100A, Kathlenn Young - FFA, Houston, Tx; 3 Atlas Ms 66T Ldy Vitality 87A, Marco Salazar - FFA, Houston, Tx 29 Grand Champion Heifer: C Candy Cane 4030 Et, Colyer

Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 30 Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Bk Wr Cheers 560, Jacob Moore, Madill, Ok 31 Spring Bull Calves, Clvd Jul 12-Aug 24 2015: 1 JLB Legacy 1566, Jason & Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks; 2 KGB 306 Thirty-AughtSix-509, Stephanie Golightly, Bellville, Tx 31A-Spring Bull Calves, Clvd Continued on page 5

JUNIOR PH CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF SARAH TURNBO, WINKLER CO. 4 – H

JUNIOR PH CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER SAYLER BEERWINKLE, FFA – EARTH, TX

RES. PH CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF DUSTIN THEURET, KARNES COUNTY 4-H

RES. PH CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER HENRY KETTLER, WASHINGTON COUNTY 4-H

JUNIOR PH CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER C ALF JOHN NEELAND MASSEY, FFA – GUNTER, TX

RES. PH CHAMPION SPRING YRLING HEIFER MAX MATHIS, FFA – BEN WHEELER, TX

RES. PH CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF SYDNEY SHOUT, FFA – DUBLIN, TX

RES. PH CHAMPION JUNIOR YRLING HEIFER BRYCE McCUTCHEN, FFA – CONROE, TX

Texas Jr Polled Hereford Assoc.

State Queen Jena McCall Directors: 2013-2016 –––––––––––––– Dylan Morish, Port Lavaca Ruth Anne Kettler, Washington Caleb Booth, Whitney Brody Rogers, Hamilton 2014-2017 –––––––––––––– Kaily Hamman, Jacksboro Molly Booth, Whitney William Diezi, Wallis Garrett Phelps, Grandview 2015-2018 –––––––––––––– Jena McCall, Emory Carter McClendon, Lavo Devon Lockhart, Bryan Cooper Coffelt, Whitney Head Advisors: Kelly & Sherri McCall P.O. Box 754 Emory, TX 75440 Phone: 903-268-9695 Advisors: Joe & Brooke Booth, Bob & Sarah Hamman, Tim & Erin Lockhart, and Robbie & Sherry Morish Honorary Lifetime Advisor: Dorothy Wright

President--Jena McCall President Elect--Dylan Morish Vice President--Carter McClendon Secretary/Treasurer--Kaily Hamman Reporter--Ruth Anne Kettler/Devon Lockhart Mail for Membership to: TPHA P.O. Box 1867 • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 I hereby make application for membership to the Texas Junior Polled Hereford Association. Upon becoming a member, I agree to be governed by the constitution and Bylaws of the Association. Dues are $10 per year, due Jan. 1 each year. Attached is remittance of $10 covering membership dues.

Name _____________________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________ City ______________________________________ State ________________ Zip _________________ County __________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________ Area Code and Phone Number: (________) ________________________________ Email ______________________________________

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2014-2015 TJPHA Top Ten Winners. Front row L to R, Jena McCall, Rylee Barber, Kaily Hamman. Back row L to R, Kayla Keahey, Harley Rogers, Stephanie Golightly. Not pictured, Aidyn Barber, Bryden Barber, Abby Geye, and Judd McCall.

May 2-31 2015: 1 TRG Shotgun Rider 363C, Prairie Rose Cattle Company, Sherman, Il; 2 6McSix Mile Red Bone 516C, 6 Mile Creek LLC/Visiting, Yukon, Ok; 3 CJC 4R Chanel’s Spartan 557 Et, Curtis & Jackie Castle, Crawford, Ok; 4 W4 Bear Cat 108C, W4 Ranch, Morgan, Tx 32 Spring Bull Calves, Clvd Mar 1-Apr 30 2015: 1 BPF American Made 561C, Bushy Park Farm, Mitchell, Sd; 2 LCC 0124 Lock Down 581 Et, Curtis & Jackie Castle, Crawford, Ok; 3 Atlas Mr 125Y Sports 139S 20C, Precious Atlas, Grandview, Tx; 4 VH Change Maker 1505 Et, Vanderwork Herefords, Taloga, Ok 33 Champion Spring Bull Calf (Classes 31 & 32): BPF American Made 561C, Bushy Park Farm, Mitchell, Sd 34 Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf: Lcc 0124 Lock Down

581 Et, Castle, Curtis & Jackie, Crawford, Ok 36 Junior Bull Calves, Clvd Jan 1-31 2015: C Blackhawk Down, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id; 2 HH High Impact 5002 Et, Hula Herefords/Brianna HU, Creston, Ne; 3 HH High Impact 5001 Et, Hula Herefords/Brianna Hu, Creston, Ne; 4 LKYT 1Y79 P606 Kratos 1501 Et, Lucky T Ranch, Iola, Tx 37 Champion Junior Bull Calf (Classes 35 & 36): C Blackhawk Down, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 38 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: HH High Impact 5002 Et, Hula Herefords/Brianna Hu; Creston, Ne 39 Late Winter Bull Calves, Clvd Nov 16-Dec 31 2014: 1 TFR KR Butch Cassidy 1449 Et, Turkey Feather Ranch/Kya, Ada, Ok 40 Early Winter Bull Calves,

JUNIOR PH CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF SLADE BEERWINKLE, FFA – EARTH, TX

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Clvd Oct 1-Nov 15 2014: 1 TFR KA Sundance Kid 1448 Et, Turkey Feather Ranch/Kya, Ada, Ok; 2 KT’s Big Jake 403, Kati Fehlman, Junction City, Ks; 3 GKB 88X Ribeye 327B, Gary And Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 41 Champion Winter Bull Calf (Classes 39 & 40): TFR KA Sundance Kid 1448 E, Turkey Feather Ranch/Kya, Ada, Ok 42 Reserve Champion Winter Bull Calf: TFR KR Butch Cassidy 1449 Et Turkey Feather Ranch/ Kya, Ada, Ok 43 Senior Bull Calves, Clvd Aug 1-Sept 30 2014: 1 BR Tascosa 4420 Et, Rylee Barber/Oman Ranch, Channing, Tx 44 Champion Senior Bull Calf: BR Tascosa 4420 Et, Rylee Barber/ Oman Ranch, Channing, Tx 46 Late Summer Yrling Bulls, Clvd June 16-July 31 2014: 1 BF Bar1 10Y Down Home 4111 Et, Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nv 48 Champion Intermediate Bull (Classes 46 & 47): 1 BF Bar1 10Y Down Home 4111 Et, Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nv 50 Spring Yrling Bulls, Clvd Mar 1-Apr 30 2014: 1 Wo r r Tankeray Rangpur 67B1 Et, Worrell, Shane Jarett, Mason, Tx; 2 PVF 100W Turbo 424B, Hackett, Elise, Tuscola, Il; 3 NCC Crown Monarch 404 ERT, Nolles Cattle Company, Bassett, Ne 51 Junior Yearling Bulls, Clvd Jan 1-Feb 28 2014: 1 C ETF Wildcat 4248 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id; 2 GKB 88X Burke 32B Et, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 52 Champion Yearling Bull (Classes 50 & 51): C ETF Wildcat 4248 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 53 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull: Worr Tankeray Rangpur 67B1 Et, Worrell, Jarett Shane, Mason, Tx 54 Senior Yearling Bulls,

RES. PH CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF JESSE MASON, DENTON COUNTY 4 – H

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J.D. Schnitker was presented an $8000 scholarship from the Fort Worth Stock Show Heifer Superintendent’s Beef Challenge.

Hereford Show 1 Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd After May 1 2015: 1 CJC 301 Chanel Jolie 544 Et, Chloe Castle, Chloe, Rush Springs, Ok; 2 NH Patagonia C503 Et, Audrey Nolan, Gilmer, Tx; 2 Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd Apr 1-30 2015: 1 BK Comical 573, Cole Moore, Madill, Ok; 2 JCS Patsy Cline 5878, Morgan Riley, College Grove, Tn; 3 JCS Emmylou 5885, Ashby Dauer, Panhandle, Tx; 4 Beacon Hill CCC Do Tell 1527 Et, Brock Courtney, Pryor, Ok 2A-Spring Heifer Calves, Clvd Mar 1-31 2015; 1 Ar Kap Fantastik 385 Et, Kendall Phillips, Tulsa, Ok; 2 JCS Loretta Lynn 5805 Et, Carlson Cattle, Royal Center, In; 3 VH Miss Cindy Lu 504, Kamryn Oakes, Taloga, Ok; 4 BF B293 Girls Night Out 519C, Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nv 3 Champion Spring Heifer Calf (Classes 1 & 2): BK Comical 573, Cole Moore, Madill, Ok 4 Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf: Ar Kap Fantastik 385 Et, Kendall Phillips, Tulsa, Ok 5 Junior Heifer Calves, Clvd Feb 1-28 2015: RES. PH CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF 1 WCC Irene PEYTON LEVIEN, REFUGIO COUNTY 4 – H See pg. 8

Clvd Aug 1-Dec 31 2013: 1 DR Trustworthy 100W A18 Et, Vermilion Acres/Dunrovin, Abbeville, La 55 Two-Year-Old Bulls, Clvd Jan 1-July 31 2013: 1 CRR 109 Thirty-Aught-Six 306, Burkharlter, Dustin, Bellville, Tx 56 Champion Senior Bull (Classes 54 & 55): CRR 109 Thirty-Aught-Six 306, Dustin Burkharlter, Bellville, Tx 57 Reserve Champion Senior Bull: DR Trustworthy 100W A18 Et, Vermilion Acres/Dunrovin, Abbeville, La 58 Grand Champion Bull: C Blackhawk Down, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 59 Reserve Grand Champion Bull: TFR KA Sundance Kid 1448 Et, Turkey Feather Ranch/Kya, Ada, Ok 62 Premier Exhibitor: Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 63 Premier Breeder: Barber, Rylee, Channing, Tx

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3117 US Hwy. 67E. Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 903-439-5296

 Cindy Rogers - VP

171 CR 407 Hamilton, TX 76531

 Pam Diezi - Secretary

1310 Penny Lake Drive Wallis, TX 77485

2014 O fficers

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 Lynn Sumner -Treasurer

Poll-ettes

1464 W. Denton Road Axtell, TX 76624

National Hereford Women Directors Alise Nolan, Barbara Metch and Karen Smith 2014-2016 Dorothy Wright Lynn Sumner Cindy Rogers Julie Massey

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TPHA Directors 2015-2017 Missy Coffelt Pam Diezi Keely Hamman Susan Rader

2016-2018 Brooke Booth Anna Krueger Sherri McCall Sherry Morish

TPHA Committee Chairpersons Cross Timbers Meal....... Sherri McCall, Susan Rader Cross Timbers Dessert... Lynn Sumner Creative Arts................ Angela Radde, Jessica and Missy Coffelt Illustrated Speech......... Missy Coffelt Hospitality.................. (Ft. Worth Open Show) Eva and Sara Hamman Junior Programs.......... Dorothy Wright, Rene Word Membership................ Lynn Sumner Memorials.................... Claudia Atlas Nominating Committee... Cindy Rogers Poll-Ette of the Year........ Claudia Atlas, Susan Rader Publicity.................... Keely Hamman Queen...................... Brooke Booth, Keely Hamman Scholarship............... Pam Diezi State Show Hospitality... (Dallas Open) Belinda Bajer, Julie Massey Ways and Means........... Julie Massey, Diane Kettler

Texas Poll-Ettes Membership Application I hereby make application for membership in the TEXAS POLL-ETTES. Upon becoming a member, I agree to be governed by the constitution and By-Laws of the Auxiliary. Attached hereto is remittance of $30, covering membership dues for the fiscal year of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.

Given Name ___________________________________________ Ranch Name ___________________________________________ Husband’s Name ________________________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________ City _______________________________________________ State _____________________________ Zip ______________ County _____________________________________________ Area Code and Telephone number(s): __________________________________________________ E-Mail _______________________________________________ The Texas Poll-ette who encouraged me to join this organization is: ____________________________________________________ RETURN TO: TEXAS POLL-ETTE ORGANIZATION Lynn Sumner • 1464 W. Denton Rd • Axtell, Texas 76624 254-822-1892 • email: lynsum40@hotmail.com

TPHA Membership Gathering will be held in conjunction with the Cross Timbers Sale The Texas Poll-ettes will serve lunch and host a dessert contest prior to the CTPHA Sale. e Save th Following the sale, ! e t a D TPHA will host a dinner pril 16 A

From the Cook’s Nook Chocolate Mint Bars

You’ll love these if you’re a big fan of the thin chocolate mint Girl Scout cookies. Refrigerating the mint bars allows the chocolaty top layer to set properly. You can make the dessert up to one day ahead.

Yield: 20 servings Time: Hands on--30 minutes Total 3 Hours, 25 Minutes BOTTOM LAYER: 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, beaten 1 (16-ounce) can chocolate syrup Cooking spray MINT LAYER: 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 drops green food coloring GLAZE: 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate

chips 3 tablespoons butter Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. To prepare bottom layer, weigh or lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup; level with a knife.

Combine flour and salt; stir with a whisk. Combine granulated sugar, egg substitute, ¼ cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, eggs, and chocolate syrup in a medium bowl; stir until smooth. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring until blended. Pour batter into a 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 23 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

3. To prepare mint layer, combine powdered sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, and next 3 ingredients (through food coloring) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread mint mixture over cooled cake.

4. To prepare glaze, combine chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons butter in a medium microwavesafe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until melted, stirring after 30 seconds. Let stand 2 minutes.

Spread chocolate mixture evenly over top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into 20 pieces.

Peanut Butter Pie

1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup natural-style, reduced-fat creamy peanut butter (such as Smucker’s) 1 (8-oz) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 (14-oz) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 12 oz frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 2 (6-oz) reduced-fat graham cracker crusts 20 tsp fat-free chocolate sundae syrup Preparation Combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add milk; beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping. Divide mixture evenly between crusts; chill 8 hours or until set (pies will have a soft, fluffy texture). Cut into wedges; drizzle with chocolate syrup.

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Friday, April 1, 2016 • 1 PM At the farm • Haviland, Kansas

Selling Approximately • 120 Bulls • 20 Registered Cows with Heifer Calves • 50 Open Commercial Heifers

Average Indexes on 2016 Sale Bulls 4 Calving Ease—Top 5% 4 Maternal—Top 4% 4 Carcass—Top 5% 4 XBred Fertility—Top 7%

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Retiring TPHA president Jordan Glaze of Gilmer (left), and retiring Director, Scott Stewart, of Cumby

Goswick and Worrell to Head TPHA The Texas Polled Hereford Association held its officer elections during the annual Director’s Meeting at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

Cory Goswick, Canton, was elected President and Shannon Worrell, Mason, was elected VicePresident for 2016.

Goswick, along with Cole McClendon, Lavon, were elected as new directors by members of their respective districts to serve a four year Cory Goswick term as TPHA Directors.

Other Directors are Kirbie Day, Kevin Hartley, Robert Herman, Steve Heyroth, James Kinnear, and Shannon Worrell.

Susan Rader, Mt. Pleasant, was elected to serve as President of the Texas Poll-ettes for the upcoming year.

Retiring Directors Jordan Glaze and Scott Stewart were recognized at the meeting for their service over the past four years as TPHA Shannon Worrell Directors.

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Continued from page 5 Achiever 24C, Makayla Luckie, Alvarado, Tx; 2 KN Miss Glamour, Katie Nolles, Bassett, Ne; 3 HH Miss Harriet Time 5035, Hula Herefords, Creston, Ne 6 Junior Heifer Calves, Clvd Jan 1-31 2015: 1 BR RCR Anastasia 5505 Et, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx; 2 Dph1096129 Geisha 501 Et, Douglas Polled Hereford, Merit, Tx; 3 Rj Gkb Abigail 5008 Et, Sam Taylor, Perkins, Ok; 4 BR RCR Anastasia 5506 Et, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 7 Champion Junior Heifer Calf (Classes 5 & 6): BR RCRAnastasia 5505 Et, Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 8 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: DPH1096129 Geisha 501 Et, Douglas Polled Hereford, Merit, Tx 9 Late Winter Heifer Calves, Clvd Nov 16-Dec 31 2014: 1 TFR KR Ginger 1470, Riley Huskey, Beggs, Ok; 2 MSTT Diamond 31D; Mason Pape, Justin, Tx; 3 F&F Ms Dixie 4117 Et, JD Schnitker, House, Turkey, Tx” 10 Early Winter Heifer Calves, Clvd Oct 1-Nov 15 2014; 1 JLB Lady Legacy 1485; Jason and Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks; 2 H2 TLI Foxie Lady 4951 Et, Stephanie Golightly, Bellville, Tx 11 Champion Winter Heifer Calf (Classes 9 & 10); TFR KR Ginger 1470, Riley Huskey, Beggs, Ok 12 Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Calf: JLB Lady Legacy 1485; Jason and Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks 13 Senior Heifer Calves, Clvd Aug 1-Sep 30 2014: 1 EXR Lexus 4208 Et, Trent Ray, Abingdon, Il; 2 GKB 88X Tailor Made B163 323B; Hunter Alexander, Carthage, Tx; 3 HH Miss Harland Time 1476, Hula Herefords, Creston, Ne 14 Champion Senior Heifer Calf (Class 13): Exr Lexus 4208 Et, Trent Ray, Abingdon, Il 15 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: GKB 88X Tailor Made B163 323B, Hunter Alexander, Carthage, Tx 16 Late Summer Yrling Hfrs, Clvd June 16-July 31 2014: 1 BP CB JCB Patsy 60W 725, Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Ok 17 Early Summer Yrling Hfrs, Clvd May 1-June 15 2014: 1 BK Back Points 461B Et, Buck Cattle Co, Madill, Ok; 2 Sull Tcc

Serendipity 4271 Et, Madeline Braman, Refugio, Tx; 3 Atlas 66T Lonestar Ldy 73B Et, Atlas Farms, Grandview, Tx 18 Champion Intermediate Heifer (Classes 16 & 17): Bk Back Points 461B Et, Buck Cattle Co, Madill, Ok 19 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: BP CB JCB Patsy 60W 725: Langford Herefordsm Okmulgee, Ok 20 Spring Yrling Heifers, Clvd Mar 1-Apr 30 2014: 1 JCS 0144 Dominette 4659, Chesney Effling, Highmore, Sd; 2 BR Audrey 4075 Et, Barber Ranch/Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx; 3 KLD BR Coral 17N D42 Et, Harrison Smith, Gatesville, Tx; 4 JCS KS Katie 4611, Jared Dauer, Panhandle, Tx 21 Champion Spring Yrling Heifer (Class 20): JCS 0144 Dominette 4659, Chesney Effling, Highmore, Sd 22 Reserve Champion Spring Yrling Heifer: BR Audrey 4075 Et, Barber Ranch/Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx” 23 Junior Yrling Heifers, Clvd Jan 1-Feb 28 2014: 1 C Snickers 4045 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc,

Bruneau, Id; 2 CH Miss Peyton 4207 Et, Macy Curry, Macy, Okemah, Ok; 3 F&F Sweetness 406, JD Schnitker, Turkey, Tx; 4 B&C Miss Nav 4003B, Clara Sims, Hereford, Tx 24 Champion Jr Yrling Heifer (Class 23): C Snickers 4045 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 25 Reserve Champion Jr Yrling Heifer: Ch Miss Peyton 4207 Et, Macy Curry, Okemah, Ok 26 Cow/Calf (Cow Older Than Jan 1 2014 W/Calf At Side): JLB 9279 Holly 1209, Jason and Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks 27 Champion Cow/Calf: JLB 9279 Holly 1209, Jason and Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks 29 Grand Champion Heifer: C Snickers 4045 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 30 Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: EXR Lexus 4208 Et, Trent Ray, Abingdon, Il 32 Spring Bull Calves, Clvd Mar 1-Apr 30 2015: 1 Happ BK Valor 37C Et, Buck Cattle Co & Happ Her, Madill, Ok; 2 JCS 88X 5847 Et, Copeland & Sons Llc, Continued on page 19

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Knowing What You Have to Decide What You Need

By Stephen B. Blezinger Ph.D., PAS Part 1 Every business operation requires a certain amount of ongoing analysis to determine: 1) How well (or not well) things are going. 2) Where improvements can be made. 3) What is needed to optimize production and performance.

A cattle operation is no different than any other business. From time to time we have to analyze various parameters to determine the items as listed above. From an operational perspective we have to assess our basic resources to know what we have to start with. These various analyses may take a variety of forms. These can include palpating cows to determine pregnancy, taking blood samples to determine if there are particular diseases in the herd or possible mineral imbalances or fecal samples to assess parasite loads.

These are analytics that measure the indicated parameters retroactively (after the fact). In other words, what is the result of the operation’s breeding program, health or mineral program and its internal parasite treatment program? To be effective, some tests need to be performed proactively.

In other words, these on-farm analyses should be performed in advance of certain decisions in order to provide guidance for what is needed in the immediate or more distant future. Of the more powerful tools available is the analysis of soils and forages. This is especially true as we consider the cost of fertilization. To best assess which analysis to use, the soil must be tested in order to get the most benefit for the fertilizer dollar. Soil testing and analysis provides us with a picture of the nutrients available in the soil to the growing plant. More accurately, it is a process by which elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, manganese, copper and zinc are chemically extracted from the soil and measured for their “plant available” content

within the sample. The quantity of available nutrients in the sample determines the amount of fertilizer or nutritional supplement that is recommended to meet the plant’s growth needs. A soil test also measures soil pH, humic or organic matter and exchangeable acidity.

These analyses indicate whether lime (limestone, calcium) is needed to adjust the soil pH and, if so, how much to apply.

Forage testing allows us to balance rations, reducing costs and improving overall nutritional plane the herd is on, thereby improving performance and profits. It gives us a picture of what the current status of forage nutrient density is and can help the producer improve future crop management if present forage is of unsatisfactory quality. Finally, it can help us evaluate the value of the plant material as a nutrient source and help us determine equitable prices for feedstuffs based on nutritive value.

First, Soil Testing There are numerous reasons to soil test. These include: • To optimize crop production.

• To improve the soil’s nutritional balance.

• To save money and conserve energy by applying only the amount of fertilizer needed.

• To aid in the diagnosis of plant culture problems.

• To protect the environment from contamination by runoff and leaching of excess fertilizers.

• To identify soils contaminated with lead or other heavy metals.

A soil test can be a valuable tool in assessing and preventing horticultural, agronomic, and some environmental problems. The tests listed above do not identify plant growth problems associated with soil drainage, insects, plant diseases (whether soil-borne or not), weeds, winter injury and the misuse of pesticides. These issues have to be addressed separately and provide additional management data.

Taking a Soil Sample In many states, soil tests such as those conducted in the soil testing laboratories in many land grant universities will help you

to develop and maintain a more productive soil and to increase net returns per acre by providing information on the available nutrient content and fertility status of the soil. There are also numerous private and corporate laboratories which will provide an assay on soil samples for a fee. Regardless of the testing facility, this can help the producer select the correct kind

and amount of fertilizers and the appropriate nutrient levels as well as possibly needed liming material.

Taking the sample itself is a critical task and must be done carefully. Remember, a soil sample weighing approximately 1/2 pound is used to represent from 2 to 40 million pounds of soil in the field.

Be sure to consider the following: 1) Each soil sample should

represent only one soil type or soil condition.

Sample different soil types separately. Thus hill slopes, welldrained valley floors, and poorly drained areas should all be sampled separately. Areas producing different forages or areas with different management histories should be sampled separately. For See DECIDE, page 17

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Last year’s high seller.

Saturday, March 12, 2016 Ellis Co. Youth Center, Waxahachie, Texas • NOON Selling:

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Fort Worth Junior Polled Hereford Heifer Show Showmanship Champion, Hunter Geer, Justin, Texas (at right).

Thank you to Atlas Farms, Grandview for sponsoring the award.

Devon Lockhart of Bryan (at left) was the Fort Worth Open Polled Hereford Show High Placing Junior Exhibitor.

Thank you to JB Show Cattle for donating the cake for the social.

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Consumers Are Still Turning to Beef

By Miranda Reiman Not long ago, the news was sharply higher beef prices in a still-recovering economy. Industry insiders wondered how consumers would respond. Amid the talk of fewer retail features and pennyconscious shoppers, people still turned to beef.

“Sometimes we all get more worried about those price points than maybe the consumer does,” said Randy Blach, CattleFax senior market analyst.

He put it in perspective during the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand annual conference last fall, noting that the average consumer has to work 12 to 15 minutes to pay for a pound of Choice beef today. That’s down from more than 30 minutes in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Blach said that helps explain why high-quality beef demand continued to rise, even during the steep increase in prices.

“We’re producing the highest quality product that we have in decades,” he said. “Why do we see these millennials coming back to meat, coming back to beef?

Because it’s good.”

As prices trended lower last fall, retailers were quick to respond.

Steve Ringle, CAB director of business development, tracks the ad features of many regional and national retailers. Most of the brand’s volume sells because of what’s on the front page of that week’s newspaper circulars.

“We can be in a 200-store retail chain each and every week, but we don’t see any real movement until we’re in the ad. That’s what drives volume,” he says. “That’s what takes a trickle and makes it a flood.”

Ringle credits weekly promotions with helping the brand reach 36.8 million pounds of retail sales last October, a 29.5 percent increase compared to October

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“As the market softens, so does everything else,” he said. “Boxed beef prices began to decline and our retail licensee base responded.

From middle meats to ends and grinds, it’s all the way across the board.”

Using a snapshot from that October example, ad features increased from 73 in 2014 to 109 last year. Those are not paid placements, but rather business decisions made by retail chains, Ringle said.

In 2014, only five of those ads were in the “sweet spot,” he said: a listed price of $2.99 or lower or a special offer like buy-one-get-one.

That number jumped to 19 during October last year.

“We can attribute our increase in sales not only to the number of features we saw, but also the quality of those features,” Ringle said.

During this expansion phase, the industry has work to do to take back the front page.

“We lost a tremendous lot of ground when cattle prices shot way up,” he says.

But things are already looking brighter. Thanks especially to Christmas season rib features, the CAB brand is up nearly 15 million pounds in the first quarter of the fiscal year, compared to October through December of 2014.

Although lower cattle prices aren’t seen as good news across

cattle country, there is a silver lining when it comes to moving meat.

“The millennials want more high-quality protein in their diets,” Blach said. “That’s an opportunity for each and every one of us.”

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Why Do Bucks Shed Their Antlers?

By Bronson Strickland MSU Extension Service Nothing elicits wonder and fascination in the minds of deer hunters more than antlers.

Everyone can remember getting a case of the “goose bumps” during an encounter with an antlered buck, and many people remain captivated by antlers throughout their lives.

So, why do deer have antlers?

Often, people think bucks have antlers to fend off predators or to impress girlfriends. While both of these reasons may be true to some small extent, the main reason bucks have antlers is to fight with other

bucks for dominance. Antlers are like a football helmet that protects a buck’s head during battle. Antlers also provide leverage when bucks engage in a shoving match to determine which is the strongest.

As spring approaches, you may find a buck’s shed antler in the field. Questions always arise about the antler cycle of deer. In this column, I want to explain the antler cycle and discuss a few factors that influence premature shedding of antlers.

White-tailed deer belong to a taxonomic group of animals called “cervids,” which include, but are

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not limited to, other deer species such as mule deer, elk, moose and caribou that grow and shed antlers annually. This annual process differs from another group of animals known as “bovids,” which include bison, goats, muskox and sheep. Bovids grow horns, which never shed and grow continually.

Antlers are made of true bone, while horns are made of keratinized hair overlaid onto a boney core.

Nothing makes a deer biologist cringe more than when he hears, “Check out the horns on that deer!”

Deer have antlers, not horns.

The length of daylight in a 24hour period, called a “photoperiod,” controls the normal antler cycle of deer. Changes in photoperiod stimulate a buck’s testicles to produce the male hormone testosterone. Fluctuating levels of testosterone in the bloodstream activate growth and shedding of antlers. During spring and summer, testosterone levels are relatively low as antlers are growing. The growing bone is covered with a tissue called velvet.

As fall approaches, the length of daylight decreases and the production of testosterone increases to prepare the bucks for the breeding season. Higher testosterone levels cause bone growth to stop. As the antlers harden and the velvet dries, it is removed when bucks rub their antlers on trees and saplings. The photoperiod begins to increase as the breeding season comes to a close, and testosterone levels decline once again.

In Mississippi, bucks normally shed their antlers during February and March, and the process starts over again.

People often contact me in January to ask why bucks in a particular area are shedding their antlers early. Shedding dates of individual bucks vary widely, with some shedding early and some later. However, bucks that experience nutritional deficiencies will commonly shed their antlers early. Also, older, dominant bucks that are in poor nutritional condition after running themselves ragged during the breeding season may shed their antlers early.

Chronic disease that weakens a buck also has been associated

with early antler shedding. I have already heard reports of bucks in the flood zone of the Mississippi River shedding their antlers, which is most certainly related to the stress of floodwaters pushing

them into unfamiliar territory and concentrating too many deer in a small area. But rest assured, these bucks will recover when the water recedes, and they will be in good condition next year.

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Cow/Calf Corner Imports of Mexican cattle likely to decrease

By Derrell S. Peel, OSU Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The U.S. and Mexican cattle and beef industries continue to integrate, building on a long history of trade between the two countries.

Mexico has exported feeder cattle to the U.S. for more than a century and continues to do so today. After increasing in the mid-1980s, U.S. imports of Mexican cattle have averaged 1.08 million head for the last 30 years. In the most recent ten years, the average has been slightly higher at 1.14 million head per year. Mexican cattle have added an average of 2.9 percent annually to the U.S. calf crop for the past 30 years, with the percentage slightly higher in recent years as U.S. cattle inventories have declined.

In 2015, imports of Mexican cattle were 1.15 million head, up 3.5 percent year over year and just slightly higher than the ten year average. Imports dropped sharply at the end of 2015, with November down 29.7 percent and December down 36.4 percent compared to the same months one year earlier. This decrease in imports of Mexican cattle at the end of 2015 no doubt reflects lower U.S. cattle prices but also likely is a result of tight cattle supplies in Mexico. Lower U.S. cattle prices reduce the incentive to export cattle from Mexico but this is partially offset by the rapid erosion in the value of the Mexican Peso at the end of 2015, which keeps U.S. cattle prices relatively higher in Mexico. Despite indications of declining cattle numbers in Mexico, record high U.S. prices combined with a weakening Peso kept U.S. imports of Mexican cattle high through 2014 and most of 2015. Domestic Mexican cattle supplies have also been boosted by increased imports of cattle from Central America.

Mexican cattle imports typically follow a pronounced seasonal pattern with exports sharply lower

from June through September, which reflects summer heat but more importantly, the rainy season and better forage conditions. These four months typically represent about 20 percent of total annual Mexican cattle imported by the U.S. The seasonal peak in cattle exported to the U.S. is usually in November and December, with those two months accounting for 25 percent of the annual total. In 2015, November and December represented just 17 percent of the total, while the summer months accounted for nearly 30 percent of total U.S. imports of Mexican cattle.

For the past decade, spayed heifers have accounted for an average of 14 percent of U.S. imports of Mexican cattle. This percentage was above that average in the years 2011-2014, reaching a peak of more than 26 percent of the total in 2012. Exporting more heifers was, I believe, a response to limited feeder supplies and a way to maintain cattle exports to the U.S. in response to strong market signals.

However, this was not sustainable and likely contributed to a drawdown in the Mexican cow herd during this period. In 2015, the heifer percentage of total U.S, imports of Mexican cattle dropped to less than 12 percent. This decrease in heifers exported from Mexico occurred all year in 2015 and was taking place well before the overall drop in exports at the end of the year. This decrease likely reflects decreased female cattle inventories in Mexico and the start of herd rebuilding as a result. Moisture conditions are good across the majority of Mexico with only a tiny area of drought in northern Baja California, the southern extension of the California drought. Herd rebuilding is expected to accelerate in Mexico in 2016 with domestic cattle prices still at record levels.

Overall, fewer Mexican cattle are expected to be imported into the U.S. in 2016. Limited cattle supplies, further restricted by heifer retention; along with lower U.S. cattle prices are likely to keep cattle exports to the U.S. lower year over year. The continued strength of the U.S. dollar to the Mexican Peso

offsets this to some extent but is unlikely to override the underlying supply fundamentals and market incentives. U.S. imports of Mexican cattle are likely to be down in absolute numbers and certainly will be down in relative terms as U.S. cattle inventories continue to expand.

Using young bulls in multi-sire pastures and cow-to-bull ratios

By Gless Selk, OSU Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist With spring bull sales in full swing, cow calf operators are assessing their bull batteries and making needed purchases. Producers often ask about the use of young bulls in the same breeding pasture with older, larger bulls. In most instances, this is a practice that should be discouraged if at all possible. Young bulls will normally lose the battle of deciding who is the dominant individual in the breeding pasture. Ranchers report that in some cases young bulls that have been severely “whipped” are less aggressive breeders after that incident. Australian data on multisire pastures have shown that some young bulls gain a dominant role as they mature and breed a large percentage of the cows. Other bulls will not gain that dominant status, and only breed a very small percentage of the cows in a multisire pasture for the remainder of his stay at the ranch. The best solution is to always place young bulls with young bulls and mature bulls with mature bulls in the breeding pasture.

In some situations, the rancher may choose to use the mature bulls in the first two-thirds of the breeding season, and then rotate in the young bulls. This allows the young bulls to gain one to two months of additional age and sexual maturity.

In addition the young bulls should have considerably fewer cows in

heat at the end of the breeding season as the mature bulls will have bred the bulk of the cows or heifers. The young bulls will be in the breeding season only a few weeks and should not be as “run down” or in poor body condition at the conclusion of the breeding season.

Also a commonly asked question is: “How many cows should be mated to young bulls?” The old rule of thumb is to place the young bull with about as many cows as his age in months. Therefore the true “yearling” would only be exposed to 12 or 13 females. If he is

a year and a half old (18 months), then he should be able to breed 15 – 18 cows. By the time the bull is two years of age, he should be able to breed 24 or 25 cows. Realize that tremendous variability exists between bulls. Some are capable of breeding many more cows than what is suggested here. AND sadly enough, a few bulls will fail when mated to a very few cows.

Hopefully, a breeding soundness exam and close observation during the first part of the breeding season will identify those potential failures.

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Pay Attention to Management of Yearling Bulls

By Dr. J. R. Segers, Jason Duggin and Dr. Jennifer Tucker Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia When producers recognize the need for genetic improvement in their herd, a new bull(s) is usually the most obvious solution. Cattlemen, consultants, county agents and other specialists spend large amounts of time scouring EPDs, performance data, pedigrees and any other information to be certain they are procuring the animal that has the greatest potential to positively impact their program. Doing your due diligence in researching and visually assessing bulls before you buy is a great way to protect your investment. The often overlooked part of the equation is how to manage a yearling bull after you bring him home. Many producers seem to be of the opinion that if they pay several thousand dollars for a bull, he should be able to do anything asked of him; and the fact that the bulls are young is often taken to mean they are that much more durable. Both of these misconceptions lead to the

stories we have all heard about: the bull that “melted” or “dried up” after he was brought home from the sale and failed to cover all the cows exposed to him. The purpose of this article is to present some management considerations that might help prevent some of the post-sale challenges that many ranchers seem to encounter.

Many cattlemen opt to purchase bulls from either production sales or bull test programs while others may purchase a bull private treaty.

Regardless of which system is used to develop a yearling bull, there is a relatively high likelihood that your new bull will be coming from a high plane of nutrition.

In true performance tests , such as those conducted by UGA and GCA, the objective is to compare bulls’ ability to gain weight; to do this, feed is a necessity. Similarly, it is recommended that breeders supplement bulls before sale; research has shown that bulls with

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increased BCS (BCS 6 or greater) are preferred by buyers. This is not the fault of the breeder; it’s just an economic fact. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that when a bull is pulled from a high-energy ration and placed on pasture with no supplemental nutrition, he loses weight. The nutritional transition should be gradual. A young bull should have a BCS of at least 6 at turn-out. This will provide him with the necessary energy reserves for most breeding seasons. Even at optimal BCS, expect a yearling to lose 100 pounds over the course of the initial breeding season.

As with all cattle, bull nutrition is dependent upon body condition; but it is important to remember that a yearling bull has not yet reached his mature body weight and should be targeted to gain 2 to 2-1/2 pounds per day from one year of age through the subsequent breeding season. As an example, a bull that weighs 1,200 pounds will be expected to consume 25 to 30 pounds of dry matter per day.

This can be achieved by using high-quality pasture, plus 10 to 12 pounds of energy dense grain (e.g., corn) and grass legume hay; or 80 pounds of corn silage, plus 2 pounds of supplemental protein.

Complete mineral supplement and clean water should also be provided free-choice at all times.

It is important to acquire a new bull at least 60 to 90 days before turning him out with cows. This will allow for healthier adaptation from the pre-sale environment to the production environment.

Before purchasing a yearling bull, give some thought to the design of the paddock in which he will be housed before turn-out. After a proper nutritional transition, adequate exercise is invaluable for a newly purchased yearling.

Design paddocks so that bulls are forced to walk from feed to water to shade, etc. Providing adequate exercise, without excessively cutting supplemental nutrition, is paramount in avoiding the aforementioned “post-sale melting” that so many producers experience.

This pre-breeding rest and adequate exercise serves to give the bull a chance to “harden up” more correctly before breeding season.

Another reason to purchase your

bull in advance of your projected turn-out date is that it will give adequate time for the bull to adjust to his new environment and feeding program; and if there are multiple bulls in use, a pecking order needs to be established prior to cow exposure. Try to ensure that all bulls are of similar age and size. Large differences can result in injuries and disproportionate settling of cows.

In the first breeding season, yearling bulls should be exposed to cows for no longer than 60 days.

This will prevent overuse, extreme weight loss and reduced libido. If the yearling is the only bull in the pasture, just remember that in his first season he should be expected to breed only the number of females equal to his age in months; so if the bull is 20 months of age, he should be placed with 20 heifers or cows.

These methods should increase your satisfaction in your yearling bull purchase.

If you are in need of new genetics on your farm, please note that the 58rh Annual Tifton Bull Sale will

be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center in Irwinville, Georgia.

Also, please join us for the Annual Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Bulls will also be available at the short course for preview before the sale.

For more information on sire selection, contact your county Extension office (l-800-ASKUGA-I). For directions to the test station, test reports, rules, and a calendar of events please visit or contact Dr. Jacob Segers at 229386-3214 or Mrs. Grace Nyhuis at 229-386-3683.

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Decide Continued from page 9 example, a separate sample should be taken from each of the four following sampling areas: forage on poorly drained soil, forage on well-drained soil, wheat on welldrained valley floor soil, and wheat on hill slope soil.

2) A good soil sample should represent the area.

Each sample should consist of random sub-samples taken from 10 to 15 locations within the sampling area. If an area has previously had unusual fertilization techniques applied, such as an area where vegetable crops were grown and fertilizer was banded by crop, more sub-samples should be taken, possibly 20 to 30.

3) Avoid small unusual areas.

Take separate soil samples from unusual areas (old cattle traps or other high concentration areas such as where hay was fed and accumulated) that are large enough to fertilize separately.

4) Take soil sample to the correct depth.

Unless otherwise specified, soil samples are taken to plow depth -- usually, from the surface down to about six to nine inches. When deeper soil samples are required, remove them from the bottom of the holes from which you took the surface sample.

5) Avoid contaminating the sample.

•Use clean sampling tools. Rusty shovels or spades can skew your analyses, particularly on Iron content.

•Avoid contaminating the sample during mixing or packaging.

•A small amount of fertilizer residue on tools or hands, for instance, can cause serious contamination of the soil sample.

•Galvanized brass, or bronze sampling tools should not be used for soil samples where a soil test for micronutrients such as zinc is to be run. It’s much better to invest in a stainless steel soil sampling tool.

6) The soil sample should be carefully mixed and packaged.

Place soil sub-samples in a clean container and mix thoroughly. Fill the soil sample bag with the soil mixture and identify clearly on the bag as well as on a log sheet or map.

7) Mailing the soil sample.

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Print the necessary information on the sample bag. Be sure to number each sample and keep a record on the fields sampled. Don’t use a paper bag for soil sample.

Most labs will provide you with a sample information sheet. Fill out information sheet and mail it at the same time the sample is mailed.

In many cases you will need to include payment to cover the cost of the soil test. Recommendations are based on the results of fertilizer experiments, soil surveys, and results obtained by farmers in the state or area in which you reside or where the field or pasture is located.

Once you have received the results, read the assay sheets

carefully. Normally these printouts will give you a report on the current status of the soil and the levels of the various nutrients found. Subsequently it will give you guidelines as to the level of the various nutrients needed to promote desired plant production.

One thing that we have to remember is that soil testing and subsequent fertilization, while a valuable tool will be of limited effectiveness in the event of very dry weather conditions and low soil moisture.

How Often Should Soil Tests be Run? Perennial crops such as alfalfa, grasses, and permanent pasture, should be tested prior to seeding and subsequently at least every

three years. The initial soil test prior to seeding is particularly important.

For annual crops, the soil should be tested annually before planting.

Soil testing well in advance of planting is important, particularly in the case of acid soils where liming is likely to be needed. Lime should be applied and mixed with the soil several months prior to seeding, since lime reacts slowly with the soil.

Always give yourself plenty of time. Taking the samples, preparing packaging and mailing are a fairly quick process (unless you are covering a lot of ground). Having the samples run and the analyses returned to you is generally not an

extended process. But once you get your results and see what is needed, you then need to do your homework to see how you can obtain the necessary fertilizers at the best cost.

Remember, soil analyses provide information that helps you feed your pastures, crops, etc. in the most cost effective efficient manner possible. It can greatly improve the performance and profitability of your overall operation.

Copyright 2016 – Dr. Stephen B. Blezinger.

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JR HEREFORD CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF, SAMANTHA DIEZI, FFA – WALLIS, TX

JR HEREFORD CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF, BENJAMIN VAN WINKLE, FFA – ARP, TX

RES. CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF WILLIAM DIEZI, FFA – WALLIS, TX

RES. CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF GABE LANKFORD, FFA – WOLFE CITY, TX

2016 FWSS GRAND CHAMPION HEREFORD JUNIOR HEIFER: KILEY KLAS, FFA – SOUTHMAYD, TX

2016 FWSS RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEREFORD JUNIOR HEIFER: RYLEE BARBER, HARTLEY COUNTY 4-H

Congratulations to all Winners at the FWSS!

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Continued from page 3 was a llama sale when one spit at me. (That hardly ever happens at cow sales.) The strangest thing I’ve ever seen sold was a rabbit carrying the embryo of a Chianina and we even sold an auction market once.

At auction, of course. Another unusual item I saw sold was O.J. Simpson’s Ferrari with the license plate “JUICE”. It was interesting because the insulation under the hood had been sliced and diced where the cops had been looking for the murder weapon.

One of my most unforgettable memories was the charity auction where we didn’t discover there was no clerk until after the sale was over.

But I think my favorite auction memory occurred when computers were first being introduced to auction markets. Yes, I was a witness to the legendary occasion when a hot-headed auctioneer threw a brand new computer into the ring causing a very big computer crash. And I do mean crash. With it went the record of all the prices paid for the preceding three hour’s work!

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Continued from page 8 Nara Visa, Nm; 3 KGB 306 ThirtyAught-Six 503, Dustin Burkharlter, Bellville, Tx; 4 Langfords 5179 Et, Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Ok 33 Champion Spring Bull Calf (Classes 31 & 32): Happ Bk Valor 37C Et, Buck Cattle Co & Happ Her, Madill, Ok 34 Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf: JCS 88X 5847 Et, Copeland & Sons Llc , Nara Visa, Nm 35 Junior Bull Calves, Clvd Feb 1-28 2015: 1 C X142 Stockman 5261 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id; 2 B&C Stockman 5016C 1 Et, B&C Cattle Co, Miami, Tx; 3 B&C Stockman 5010C 1Et, B&C Cattle Co, Miami, Tx 36 Junior Bull Calves, Clvd Jan 1-31 2015: 1 C Miles 5034 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id; 2 BR RCR Mckavett 5509 Et, Rylee Barber/Rocking Cha, Channing, Tx; 3 RJ GKB Moneyball 5004 Et, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx; 4 Churchill Top Speed 548C Et, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan, Mt 37 Champion Junior Bull Calf (Classes 35 & 36): C Miles 5034 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 38 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: BR RCR Mckavett 5509 Et, Rylee Barber/Rocking Cha, Channing, Tx 39 Late Winter Bull Calves, Clvd Nov 16-Dec 31 2014: 1 RH 955W Thunderbolt B8, Tom Lane, Atwood, Tn; 2 Dbll 8051 Quickfire 42 Et, Trevor Lockhart, Bryan, Tx; 3 WCC Texas Time 25B W e i l , Cattle Co, Irene, Tx” 40 Early Winter Bull Calves, Clvd Oct 1-Nov 15 2014: 1 B&C Srros Catapult 4116B 1Et, B&C Cattle Co, Miami, Tx; 2 B&C Srros Catapult 4117B 1Et, B&C Cattle Co, Miami, Tx; 3 JLB Maverick 1474, Jason and Lori Brown, Dwight, Ks; 4 Langfords Heavy Metal 4502 Et, Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Ok” 41 Champion Winter Bull Calf (Classes 39 & 40): B&C Srros Catapult 4116B 1Et, B&C Cattle Co, Miami, Tx 42 Reserve Champion Winter Bull Calf: RH 955W Thunderbolt B8, Tom Lane, Atwood, Tn 43 Senior Bull Calves, Clvd

Aug 1-Sept 30 2014: 1 GKB EJE 88X Ribeye 317B, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx; 2 Four L T32 Abe B4032, Tom Lane, Atwood, Tn 44 Champion Senior Bull Calf (Class 43): GKB EJE 88X Ribeye 317B, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 45 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: Four L T32 Abe B4032, Tom Lane, Atwood, Tn 47 Early Summer Yrling Bulls, Clvd May 1-June 15 2014: 1 CJC GH Boss Miles 465, Curtis and Jackie Castle, Crawford, Ok; 2 PRCC Jeff Davis 41B Et P rairie Rose Cattle Company, Sherman, Il 48 Champion Intermediate Bull (Classes 46 & 47): CJC GH Boss Miles 465, Castle, Curtis & Jackie, Crawford, Ok 49 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: PRCC Jeff Davis 41B Et, Prairie Rose Cattle Company, Sherman, Il 50 Spring Yrling Bulls, Clvd Mar 1-Apr 30 2014: 1 C Bailees Miles 4312 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id; 2 Four L 8015 Harland Too B4012, Tom Lane, Atwood, Tn 51 Junior Yrling Bulls, Clvd Jan 1-Feb 28 2014: 1 GKB 88X Bryson 37B Et, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 52 Champion Yearling Bull (Classes 50 & 51): C Bailees Miles 4312 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 53 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull: GKB 88X Bryson 37B Et, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 54 Senior Yrling Bulls, Clvd Aug 1-Dec 31 2013: 1 BR Nitro Aventus 3116 Et, Barber Ranch/ Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 56 Champion Senior Bull (Classes 54 & 55): BR Nitro Aventus 3116 Et, Barber Ranch/ Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 58 Grand Champion Bull: BR Nitro Aventus 3116 Et, Barber Ranch/Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 59 Reserve Grand Champion Bull: 1 C Bailees Miles 4312 Et, Colyer Herefords, Inc, Bruneau, Id 60 Get-Of-Sire (4 Hd, Both Sexes, Same Sire): Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 61 Best Six Head Owned

By Exhibitor: Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Tx 62 Premier Exhibitor: Rylee Barber, Channing, Tx 63 Premier Breeder: Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, Nm

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JR HEREFORD CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER BROOKE WILLIAMS, FFA - FRISCO, TX

JR HEREFOR CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER, MADELINE BRAMAN, REFUGIO COUNTY 4-H

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF ANTHONY BASSO, BOWIE COUNTY 4- H

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER KACEE GASPER, FFA – WASKOM, TX

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALVES GRADY TAYLOR, FFA PATTONVILLE, TX

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER ABBY ANN GEYE, EASTLAND COUNTY 4- H

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF HUNTER ALEXANDER, FFA – CARTHAGE, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLINGS HEIFER, JD SCHNITKER, FFA – TURKEY, TX

JR HEREFORD CHAMPION HEREFORD STEER SAVANNAH WEST, HARTLEY COUNTY 4-H

RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD STEER CAITLYN SKILES, FFA – DALART, TX

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GO MS 7195 ADVANCE W9 One of the most prolific and perfect uddered cows that we have ever worked with. She sold in our 2014 sale to WPF, and when they dispersed, she was a priority to buy back. 7195 Semen is non-existent and his daughters are heavily coveted by all who see them. If you ever tour the GO herd, you will know why. This year’s sale will offer opportunities to purchase some of her genetics via 2-year-old females in production out of Ribeye 88X.

Sale Date: May 21, 2016