Tennessee Hereford NEWSLETTER
Hereford News and Notes from around the South East
Vol. 40, Number 4
Fall 2017
Inside... • Hereford on the Mountain • Tennessee State Hereford Show • Junior National Highlights • Regional Field Days • Sorghums and Prussic Acid • Sale Report
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KCF Bennett Encore Z311 Sons and powerful maternal brothers sell! KCF Bennett Homeward C776 Maternal and full brothers sell!
KCF Bennett Provident B284 His first sons sell! KCF Bennett Devout B716 His first sons sell!
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Editor’s Point of View
In this Issue
by Kathryn Ingram I have spent the last eighteen years of my life working as a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Part of the FFA Motto is “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn”. Our youth need more than a classroom to prepare them for their future. The students I have worked with that have fully embraced the competitions and activities that the FFA has to offer are the ones that have went on to have successful careers.
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The experiences that our junior members had this summer will be remembered for a lifetime. Showing cattle is not just a hobby. It also teaches the “soft” skills that are in high demand in the workplace. Skills such as the ability to communicate, decision making, team-work, problem solving and time management. Julie Chapin does a great job in her President’s comments of outlining all the not so obvious benefits of partipating in the Hereford Junior National.
Regional Field Day Reports _________________9
August and September were extremely busy for Hereford producers in the southeast. Multiple field days, shows, and sales have kept everyone traveling the roads. You will find several articles recapping these events in this issue.
Hereford on the Mountain__________________ 5 President’s Comments _____________________ 6 Junior National Highlights__________________7 Be Careful with Sorghums This Time of Year ___8 Tennessee State Hereford Show __________10-11 Sales Report ____________________________12 Obituary _______________________________12 Applachian Fair Results ___________________13 Upcoming Events _______________________ 16 Advertising Index _______________________16
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As the danger of frost becomes more of a reality, we need to be cognizant of the dangers of prussic acid. An article from Gary Bates details how to prevent prussic acid poisoning in your herd.
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TENNESSEE HEREFORD ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President
Vice-President
Julie Chapin, Hartsville
David Parker, Bradyville
Secretary
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Glenda Rickman 553 Enville Bottom Rd. Milledgeville, TN 38359 glendakr@yahoo.com Home: 731-687-3483 Cell: 731-925-0567
Kay Coley, 1100 Corum Hill Rd Castalian Springs, TN 37031 tnffamom@gmail.com Cell: 615-804-7843
DIRECTORS Bob Coley, New Market
Todd Rankin, Henning
Jim Coley, Castalian Springs
Mike Rogan, Rogersville
Kathryn Ingram, Madisonville
Dean Thompson, Nashville
Jeremiah Malone Lawrenceburg
Stan Webster, Chestnut Mound
Gary Preston, Lynchburg
Sally Wingler, Christiana
Hereford on the Mountain By Kaylen Baker, AHA Marketing and Communications Coordinator Nestled in the mountains of Sewanee, Tenn., a group of Hereford breeders gathered for fellowship, food and learning opportunities at the 5th annual Hereford on the Mountain event. This year’s event garnered the attention of more than 135 Hereford breeders from 11 states in the Southeastern region including Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. “When I first started as a fieldman for the American Hereford Association, I realized there was not a national event in my territory and my breeders had no chance to interact with each other or AHA staff,” said AHA field representative Tommy Coley. “I started having this event to bring someone from the AHA staff to talk to my breeders about what is going on – but it has grown into much more than that.” Hereford on the Mountain began in 2012 at a restaurant that served Certified Hereford Beef. However, as word spread about the event, more space was needed. This year’s event was hosted at the home of Tommy and Kim Coley. The event kicked off with a panel discussion about marketing bulls. “I was very impressed with the crowd and how they were focused and involved in the panel discussion,” said Tommy Mead, AHA board of director’s member, panel presenter and Georgia Hereford breeder. “We were up there talking about how to market bulls, and the crowd was focused on our discussion and asking questions –
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they were there to take something home. Even after the discussion was over, people were coming to ask me questions and continue the discussion. It was evident that people came to learn.” The panel discussion covered numerous topics, including selling bulls through private treaty, in production and consignment sales and through test stations. “I thought the Hereford on the Mountain event was awesome,” said Denny Hoffman, panel presenter and Nebraska Hereford breeder. “I don’t know many places you could go and get 130 people from the distance some people came to participate in an event of this nature. We had a diverse panel driven by different marketing methods, but we are all trying to sell Hereford bulls. AHA president Terri Barber and AHA executive vice president Jack Ward also addressed the group. “This was my first opportunity to participate in a masterfully planned social marketing event in such a picturesque setting,” Barber said. “Attendees were treated to a dynamic panel discussion, AHA update and CHB dinner. Hereford enthusiasts were enlightened on various marketing options during the interactive session that allowed for plenty of fellowship and enjoyment.”
Tommy Mead, AHA Director, served as apanel member of the bull marketing discussion Born: Sept. 7, 2015 CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT +1.4 +2.3 +60 +100 +36 +65 +3.0 +105 +1.34 +1.39 SC CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ +1.3 +75 +0.030 +0.24 +0.30 +$ 21 +$ 16 +$ 16 +$ 32 • Line bred Cooper Holden Genetics • Sired by, CL 1 Domino 215Z, one of the most proven Hereford AI sires available today • His maternal sisters are the top young cows and donors at Cooper Herefords • He has the bone and butt that we have been looking for in a Line One herd sire • High maternal, moderate birth weight, and breed leading performance
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Aside from food, fellowship and learning, Hereford breeders also raised money for the Brinkley School and Orphanage in India. “We are involved with a group called Gospel Partners,” Coley said. We have raised about $20,000 over the past five years for this group and that money has built an orphanage and school in India. There are more than 1,000 kids at the school who are now getting a Christian education. This year we raised about $2,000 through cowchip bingo to donate back to the cause.” In the future, Coley hopes to involve as many breeders as he can in Hereford on the Mountain. “This is a great way for Hereford breeders to get together to have social activities without cattle being physically involved,” Coley said. “They can discuss breeding programs, bulls, marketing and whatever they want on their own. The biggest challenge in the future will be to top the previous year’s event!”
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President’s Comments by Julie Chapin
Back in July, I had the pleasure of attending the entire week of the Hereford Jr. National in Louisville, Kentucky. I want to brag on both the Tennessee junior association and its members and the national association. So often we only talk about what our national association gets wrong or doesn’t do. This time though they should get our same attention in a positive light. The entire event was amazing in terms of how well organized and well run that it was. Nine hundred plus juniors, Thirty-five states, and fifteen hundred plus head of cattle is no easy task to manage. So, thank you Kentucky and the national association for a job well done.
“this event helped build friendships within the state and nationwide that will last a lifetime. Ultimately, isn’t this what it is all about?” I could not have been more proud of the Tennessee juniors attending this event. We have a great group of young men and women in our state. I was able to be around and witness our state working together in the cook off, judging contest and many more team events. I also saw friendly competition on show days. As much as they individually wanted to win, they helped out with each other’s calves when it was needed. I think this event helped build friendships within the state and nationwide that will last a lifetime. Ultimately, isn’t this what it is all about? In August, our state association held its event. Once again we gathered for a show. This time it was our state show and regional point show. The junior show was Friday night with over sixty head of cattle shown. The open show held Saturday morning had over 100 head shown.
I want to personally thank all those who contributed to this event. It takes a team working together to put on a show. Everyone that was asked to help did so willingly and with a great attitude. This is just one example of how great our association (both junior and adult) is. It also proves what we all know, that if we put our dedication and hard work into something it can be accomplished. Thanks again to all “volunteers” it was much appreciated!
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Tennessee Juniors “Showin’ for the Roses”
Back Left to Right: Nathan Hopkins, Braxton Light, Ethan Hopkins, Jordan Hopkins, Heath Quick, John Thomas Woolfolk, Trevor Hatchett, Tyler Jenkins, Libby Rushton, Mason Collins; Front Left to Right: Sadie Conley, Addie Rose Brown, Emma Rushton , Kendall Martin, Sorrell Martin, Sinclair Conley, Casey Thompson, Avery Brown, Foster Wingler, Caroline Garrell, Lauren Wingler 1st Place Intermediate Livestock Judging Team members: Ethan Hopkins (High Individual), Heath Quick, Kendall Martin, and Mason Collins
Jordan Hopkins was named the Tennessee Outstanding Junior Member CHB Grill-Off 1st place Individual was Avery Brown, of Hillsboro, Tenn.
Highridge Farm Victor Domino Herefords 1571 Lowe Road Crossville, Tennessee 38572 931 .248 .7272
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Be Careful with Sorghums This Time of Year by Dr. Gary Bates
The cool temperatures of fall are rapidly approaching. The cool weather is usually good for grasses like tall fescue and orchardgrass. But sorghums used for forage can be toxic after a frost. The frost causes the release of prussic acid, or cyanide. Small amounts of prussic acid can be highly toxic to cattle. There are several things to know in order to prevent prussic acid poisoning in your livestock. Which species of grass have this problem? Forages in the Sorghum genus have this problem. The three primary forages that we use in this genus are sorghum x sudangrass hybrids, johnsongrass and forage sorghums. These are all warm-season grass species. Grasses like tall fescue, orchardgrass, and annual ryegrass do not have the potential to produce prussic acid. Other warm-season species such as bermudagrass, crabgrass, teffgrass and pearl millet also do not have this problem. What causes the problem? Leaves of these plants contain chemicals called glycosides naturally occurring in the cells. When the plants are stressed, these chemicals break down to release cyanide. Usually the stress we think of is frost, but it can also occur if the plants are drought stressed. Does prussic acid break down naturally? The prussic acid will break down over the course of 10 days to two weeks. Because of this, there is no danger of having prussic acid in sorghum x sudangrass or johnsongrass if it has been dried enough to make hay. Waiting two week before feeding will prevent any problem. How can I avoid this problem? The best thing to do is avoid
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grazing sorghums when there is the potential of frost. As we move into fall, it is best to cut these forage species for hay and avoid any risk of prussic acid poisoning through grazing. If you decide to grazing, wait to graze all of this forage until it is totally brown and dried. What about tall fescue fields with patches of johnsongrass? This is often a difficult situation. If there is plenty of tall fescue for cattle to eat, they will avoid consuming johnsongrass in the fall because the tall fescue is much more palatable. Many fields across the southeast have small patches of johnsongrass scattered throughout. But make sure there is plenty of tall fescue growth for cattle to graze. If the johnsongrass begins to cover more than 25-30 percent of the ground, you may want to stockpile this field and graze it after the johnsongrass is totally brown and dead. This will prevent any prussic acid danger.
Whitehawk/Barnes Field Day submitted by Tommy Coley
Whitehawk Ranch and Barnes Herefords hosted a field day for Hereford breeders on July 29, 2017 at their farms in west central Georgia. The event was well attended by registered and commercial breeders from 9 states. The morning program began at Whitehawk Ranch, Buchanan, Georgia with a welcome by owner Gary Hedrick, County Commissioner, Allen Poole and Georgia Hereford Association President, John Watson. The attendees then boarded trailers for a pasture tour of the Whitehawk cowherd and a discussion of the intensive grazing program utilized at Whitehawk. Gary Hedrick explained how they utilized the native grasses for summer grazing and inter-seed winter grasses for winter grazing. Gary’s theory is that we are grass farmers and cows are our combines. Several groups of cattle and herd bulls were viewed on the pasture tour as Gary explained about their forage program. The group enjoyed a CHB hamburger lunch at Whitehawk and then traveled north to Barnes Herefords at Cedartown, Georgia where they were welcomed by owner Roy Barnes and manager, Kevin Akins. The Whitehawk crew gave a tattooing and DNA collecting demonstration to start the afternoon program. Then everyone enjoyed a demonstration of the use of a “Bud Box” by the Barnes crew at their working facility. Everyone enjoyed a pasture tour at Barnes Herefords as well, seeing several groups of cattle and learning
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NCHA Field Day 2017
submitted by Tommy Coley
The 2017 North Carolina Hereford Association field day was hosted by John Wheeler’s, Double J Farm at Traphill, NC on August 12, 2017. The field day had a large crowd from several states and included registered Hereford breeders and many commercial producers. In the morning attendees divided into three groups and rotated through three stations. The first was to learn about the Double J breeding program on a pasture tour, the second stop highlighted their pasture and forage program and the third stop was to view the working facilities and the cattle they had up close, including herd bulls.
OFFICE: (615) 895-4201 FAX: (615) 890-3771 CELL: (615) 400-7367 mtansil@mileytansilins.com stop was by the farm’s working facilities where they had the herd bulls and some young cattle on display as well as booths set up by some of the local sponsors for the day. From there everyone moved to the assembly hall at a nearby church were a CHB hamburger lunch was served followed by the afternoon program, all in the comfort of air-conditioning. Shane Bedwell, AHA Director of Breed Improvement, led off the afternoon program by discussing making genetic selections using EPD’s and the new selection tools we have coming down the road. Tommy Mead, AHA board of directors, discussed marketing Hereford bulls. Seth Church and Channing Gooden, two commercial producers, led a very enlightening discussion about what they look for when they buy Hereford bulls and ways to market Hereford influenced feeder cattle. Bryan Blinson, Executive Director North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, discussed what the NCBA and the North Carolina Cattlemen are doing to help cattle producers and what producers can do to help them. Tommy Coley, AHA, summarized the day’s programs and presentations. Everyone took something home from this fun and educational day.
Aaron Linville, Double J farm manager, led the pasture tour and discussed the cowherd. Matt Poore, North Carolina State forage specialist had a very interest stop discussing the use of fungus free fescue and bermuda grass in the Double J forage program. The third
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Tennessee Hereford Association Show Results
Grand Champion Bull, DLL Cattle Co.,Gallatin, Tenn., with DLL Fortress (43695942), 1/23/2016, sired by GKB 88X LARAMIE B293.
Grand Champion Heifer, Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn., with Purple Jordan 57D ET (P43726892), 3/23/16, by PURPLE PLAYMAKER 15B ET.
Reserve Champion Bull, DLL Cattle Co., Gallatin, Tenn., with DLL Lance (43563312), 1/5/2015, sired by CRR 719 CATAPULT 109.
Reserve Champion Heifer, Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 533W Lizzy 101D ET (P43796293), 9/10/16, sired by PURPLE MB WOMANIZER 14U ET.
The Tennessee Hereford Show, an AHA Regional Points Show, was held in conjunction with the Wilson County Fair, in Lebanon, Tennessee on Aug. 19, 2017. The 129 head were sorted by Josh Taylor of Perkins, Oklahoma.
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Bull Show Results
Champion Cow-Calf: Ashley Cole, Bowling Green, KY, with JCS June Carter 5912 (P43612372), 6/20/15, by JCS 5216 DOMINO 3548 and calf RCC John Cash 7299 (P43787613), 3/5/17. Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 533W Serendipity 004E ET (P43794092), 1/15/17, Sired by PURPLE MB WOMANIZER 14U ET. Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 533W Lizzy 101D ET (P43796293), 9/10/16, sired by PURPLE MB WOMANIZER 14U ET. Champion Intermediate Heifer: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn., with Purple Jenny 130D ET (P43742905), 5/20/16, sired by H/TSR/CHEZ/FULL THROTTLE ET. Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn., with Purple Jordan 57D ET (P43726892), 3/23/16, sired by PURPLE PLAYMAKER 15B ET. Champion Junior Yearling Heifer: DLL Cattle Co, Gallatin, Tenn., with DLL Sparkles (P43695943), 2/1/16, sired by NJW 98S
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Champion Senior Heifer: 3J Cattle Farms, Lafayette, Tenn., with TRM SFCC Lady Cate 5221 (P43655756), 11/7/15, sired by CRR 109 CATAPULT 320. Champion Junior Bull Calf: CN Show Cattle, Lewisburg, Tenn., with CN Trust Stone 126E (P43788216), 1/26/2017, sired by NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET. Champion Fall Bull Calf: Rogan Hereford Farms, Rogersville, Tenn., with RF 1312 Ribeye 6905 (P43776557), 10/2/2016, sired by C 88X GOLD RIBEYE 1312 ET. Champion Intermediate Bull: Tyree Family Farms, Harrison, Tenn., with Shopes TFF Apache 1623 (P43700908), 6/23/2016, sired by WALKER ZION S342 936 243. Champion Yearling Bull: DLL Cattle Co., Gallatin, Tenn., with DLL Fortress (43695942), 1/23/2016, sired by GKB 88X LARAMIE B293. Champion Senior Bull: DLL Cattle Co., Gallatin, Tenn., with DLL Lance (43563312), 1/5/2015, sired by CRR 719 CATAPULT 109. Best 6 Head & Premier Exhibitor: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords. Get of Sire: Conley Farms on CRR 719 Catapult 109 Premier Breeder: DLL Cattle Company
Tennessee Junior Hereford Association Show Results
Mason Nipper Collns, with Grand Champion Bull, CN Trust Stone 126E (P43788216), 1/26/2017, sired by NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET.
Tyler Jenkins, wih Grand Champion Heifer, SFCC TRM Juniper 6125 ET (P43761903), 9/14/2016, sired by NJW 78P TWENTYTWELVE 190Z ET.
Best Six Head and Premier Exhibitor for the open show: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords
John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn. with Bred & Owned Grand Champion Heifer, WF Extra Special 1326 1706 ET (43689445), 1/6/2016 sired by ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279.
Junior Show Results Ninety-one head were exhibited in the Tennessee Junior Hereford Association show on Friday evening, August 18, 2017 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Matt Karsch judged the event. Grand Champion Heifer: Tyler Jenkins, Lafayette, Tenn., wih SFCC TRM Juniper 6125 ET (P43761903), 9/14/2016, sired by NJW 78P TWENTYTWELVE 190Z ET.
with CPH Ms Lady Gaga 9050 D613 (P4298024), 9/29/2016, bred by Cunningham Herefords. Premier Exhibitor: Mason Nipper Collins Showmanship Winners Senior: Nathan Hopkins Intermediate: John Thomas Woolfolk Junior: Caroline Garrell
Reserve Champion Heifer: Nathan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with Purple Jordan 57D ET (P43726892), 3/23/16, sired by PURPLE PLAYMAKER 15B ET.
Scholarship Winners
Bred & Owned Champion Heifer: John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn. with WF Extra Special 1326 1706 ET (43689445), 1/6/2016 sired by ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279.
TJHA Scholarship Winner- John Thomas Woolfolk
Reserve Bred & Owned Heifer: Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn.,with HAF B293 Scarlett D034 ET (43788455), 10/10/2016, sired by GKB 88X LARAMIE B293
Heath Quick, President
Grand Champion Bull: Mason Nipper Collns, Lewisburg, Tenn., with CN Trust Stone 126E (P43788216), 1/26/2017, sired by NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET.
Hereford Women Scholarship Winner- John Thomas Woolfolk
2017-2018 TJHA Officer Team Sinclair Conley Vice-President Ethan Hopkins Secretary-Treasurer Libby Rushton - Reporter Sadie Conley - East Tenn. Director
Reserve Champion Bull: Mason Nipper Collns, Lewisburg, Tenn., with CN Launch Titan 109E (P43788053), 1/9/2017, sired by DPH LH BF LAUNCH 1310 ET.
Tyler Jenkins - Middle Tenn. Director
Futurity Heifer Champion: Sorrell Martin, Petersburg, Tenn.,
Advisors: Scott Woolfolk, Lee Rushton, Roy Hopkins
J.D. Rankin - West Tenn. Director
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Hill-Vue Farm
Annual Production Sale Continuing . . . Linebred Graham Angus and Linebred Trask Polled Herefords
Monday – 1 pm – October 23, 2017 – at the Farm Auctioneer: Carroll T. Cannon • 229-881-0721 Complimentary Lunch at Noon
Offering Bulls, Bred Heifers and Open Heifers
Foraged Developed • Semen Checked • Pregnancy Checked • Ultrasounded for Carcass • Balanced Traits All Sale Bulls will have been GE-EPD tested with Zoetis i50k (Angus) and GeneSeek (Hereford) All Heifers are BVD-PI tested as negative.
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Sale Report Sale Date
Name
#Lots
Gross
Avg.
Bull Avg.
Female Avg.
9/9/2017
Grassy Run Farms, Mature Cow Herd Dispersal WV
77
$345,700
$4,570
$3,392
$4,570
9/4/2017
Walker "Foundations for the Future '17"
TN
75
$485,300
$6,514
$13,667
$6,367
9/2/2017
Boyd & Guests "The Breeders Cup"
KY
52
$221,200
$4,254
$1,600
$4,306
8/26/2017
East Tennessee Kick Off Classic
TN
40
$82,060
$2,075
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$2,075
Obituary MARTIN, Johnny Moore, 64, of Dyer, Tennessee passed away
on August 25, 2017 with his family by his side at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on March 8, 1953 in Union City, Tennessee to Jack Moore and Julia Ethelene (Fagan) Martin. He was a 1975 graduate of the College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee, Martin with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. On August 2, 1975, he married Joslyn Kay Sisco of Kenton, Tennessee. Together, they had three daughters. Johnny was the General Manager of Dyer Grain Company in Dyer, Tennessee for 39 years before continuing his career at Robinson and Belew, Inc. in Sharon, Tennessee. He dedicated his professional career to supporting local farmers and the agriculture community in West Tennessee. Along with memberships and involvement with numerous professional organizations, Johnny was a charter member of the Tennessee Feed and Grain Association and a 24-year board member of the West Tennessee Rail Authority. Johnny had a lifelong passion for the cattle industry and specifically registered Polled Hereford Cattle. For over 30 years, Johnny
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and his family maintain Martin Polled Herefords, a nationally recognized operation of registered cattle that competitively exhibited on the state, regional and national level and sold seedstock and show cattle throughout the region. He actively served the West Tennessee Polled Hereford Association, the Tennessee Hereford Association and the National Hereford Association; he was an avid supporter of youth in all organizations. Aside from his professional accomplishments, Johnny’s life was centered on his family. He was adored by his wife and daughters. He loved family dinners and holidays with everyone gathered together. The birth of his first grandchild earlier this year brought he and the entire family great happiness. His legacy of hard work and unconditional love will be carried on by his family. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kay; daughters Emily Catherine Pope (Justin), Lauren Martin White (Thomas), and Ali Caroline Maitland (Taylor); granddaughter Addison Quinn Pope; brother Jackie Eugene Martin (Gale); and loving nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Appalachian Fair Show Results The AHA Regional Points show hosted by the Appalachian Fair in Gray, Tennessee was held on August 23, 2017. The 51 head show was judged by Loran Wilson of Orleans, Indiana. Champion heifer: Michael Banner of Chapel Hill, Tenn., with JCS MISS SAPPHIRE 6056 ET (43704049), 3/24/2016, sired by H/ TSR/CHEZ FULL THROTTLE ET.
Champion Cow-Calf Pai: Michael Banner of Chapel Hill, Tenn., JCS PATSY CLINE 5878 (43606203), 4/11/2015, sired by LANGFORDS 2205 ET.
-Yearling Heifers and Bulls for Sale -
Champion Bull, DLL Cattle Co. of Gallatin, Tenn, with DLL Fortress (43695942), 1/23/2016, sired by GKB 88X LARAMIE B293. DLL Cattle Co. also had the Reserve Champion bull DLL LANCE (43563312). The Best Six Head Award went to Hopkins Ranch of Herefordsfrom Winchester, Tenn. Hopkins also exhibited the Reserve Champion heifer with PURPLE JENNY 130D ET(43742905).
Ya Gotta Believe
THM MADE BELIEVER 6081 TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} TH 133U 719T UPGRADE 69X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} TH 14S 103R MEGAN 133U {DLF,HYF,IEF} MOHICAN THM EXCEDE Z426 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} (P43292949) KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW M326 UNFORGETTABLE 76W ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S {DLF,HYF,IEF} STAR 8006 ENYETO 163M ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} THM 163M MARCEL 7540 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} THM KELLY 29F 3043 {DLF,HYF,IEF} THM 7540 VALERIA 4039 (P43456917) CES VICTOR 336 S97 CES VICTORIA S97 Y171 CES VICTORIA 218 U37
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Semen: $25/straw; $75/certificate Contact Tommy Mead 1222 Reeves Rd, Midville, GA 706-554-6107 Home 706-339-0201 Tommy’s Cell
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George, Tammy, William and Andy Ward 3404 Shady Grove Rd., Providence, NC 27315 336-388-2177 • 434-251-3637 Cell waherefordfarm@comcast.net
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THE INGRAM’S 3149 Old Hwy 68 Madisonville,TN 37354
“… As for Me and My House we will Serve the Lord” -Joshua 24:15
East Tennessee
notcheycreekfarms123@yahoo.com Mitch : 423.337.1074 Kathryn: 423.337.1383 Home: 423.420.1023 www.notcheycreekfarms.com
Middle Tennessee
SHOPE FARMS
Tim, Janet, and Zane Shope 200 Shope Rd., Cleveland, TN 37323 Cell: 423-716-0046 Herd Sires Shope Beefmaker 937X 802 125 Walker Zion S342 936 243 Shope Grandslam M326/506 510 Whitehawk 8254 Beefmaker 107X
AI Sires KCF Bennett Revolution X51 Whitehawk Beefmaker 937X ET TH 223 71I Vctor 755T Schu-Lar On Target 22S
Sale Manager: Dale Stith Phone: 918-760-1550
Middle Tennessee Hereford Association
Membership open to all — dues are $10/yr
Annual Sale: 4th Saturday in April
Billy Jackson, Sec./Treasurer
8203 Bill Moss Rd. White House, TN 37188 615-672-4483 Location: KY/TN Livestock Market, Cell 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com Cross Plains, TN
Annual meeting: Friday night before sale
Ray’s Ranch
423.333.6580 | forraysranch@aol.com Rodger and Lorna Ray 1062 Co. Rd. 316, Niota, TN 37826
Registered Polled Herefords, High Quality Cattle Herd Bulls Heifers and Bulls CLN Victor 906 1306 for sale at RR MR Victor 030 Y205 WILL-VIA MR Panther T-193 most times! Jonathan Cell 865-803-9947
BREEDING FOR PERFORMANCE AND MATERNAL MILK JERRY ROBERSON
P.O. BOX 492 • PORTLAND, TN 37148 • 615-325-1883 GUIDE LINES BREEDER • CERTIFIED AND ACCREDITED HERD
Home 423-346-7304
314 Leroy Rd. • Wartburg, TN 37887 mudcreekfarms@msn.com
Johnny & Tanuja Dagley Jonathan, Meghan, Preslyn & Jonalyn Dagley Justin, Meghan & Braylee Dagley
Bulls and Females Available Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2017 • 14
Registered Polled Herefords 8103 Bill Moss Rd., Whitehouse, TN 37188
615-372-4483•615-478-4483 cell billymjackson@aol.com
“Farming the same land since 1834”
Tommy and Jane Rickman Blount
JR Herefords
janerickmanfarm@yahoo.com
731-616-2610
Russell, Beverly, Ryan, Penny and Sawyer 194 Twin Lakes Drive McMinnville, TN 37110
Russsell’s Cell: 931-273-5819
Brian & Susan Carmouche Josh & Ashly Crain
1900 Lee Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37127 Phone: (615) 542-9980 or (615)607-3660 Email: sbmouche@gmail.com
Stan and Carolyn Webster
2934 Charlie Pounds Rd., Stantonville, TN 38379j HERD SIRE: Walker Akron 11X 415W 302, son of TH 71U 719T Mr Hereford 11X, along with our
TRASK AND FELTON BLOODLINES
J.G. Walker, Jr., Somerville, TN Home: 901-465-3392 • Cell: 901-413-6189 70 Years with Herefords Always trying to improve the cow herd! Herd sires used as foundation of cow herd: F243, J3-161, K47, J3, 837, Spot, Pine Tree, F680, 1-30, Pawnee Mixer 24, Domestic Woodrow 121C and 218
Breeder Services
P.O. Box 70 Chestnut Mound, TN 38552 Farm location: 927 Cookeville Hwy. Chestnut Mound, TN 38552
615-897-BEEF (2333) • Mobile 615-683-7869 New email: wpher@twlakes.net West Tennessee
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lled Herefo o P S r Elton Bryant
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901-476-6509 or 901-483-0103 Cell Ray Bryant - 731-225-4375 Cell
397 Bess Lane, Covington, TN 38019 Cattle for sale at area consignment sales and at the farm. A Golden Hereford Breeder — Visitors always welcome.
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Contact the American Hereford Association’s Eastern Region Field Representative for your Hereford Seedstock Needs ...
Tommy Coley
815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org Tommy Coley serves as the communication link between the American Hereford Association (AHA) and breeders in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Coley attends Hereford sales and events as well as assists breeders with marketing and genetic selection. He also helps educate members and commercial producers about AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities.
P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 Hereford.org
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Upcoming Events
December
October
1 • Knoll Crest Farm Sale, Red House, VA
6 • Keystone Int’l Livestock Expo, Harrisburg, PA
2 • Kentucky Hereford Autumn Harvest Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY
14 • Deer Track Farm Field Day, Spotsylvania, VA
2 • Tennessee River Music Inc. Bull Sale, Ft. Payne, AL
18 • NC State Fair Hereford Show, Raleigh, NC
3 • Missouri Hereford Assn. Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, MO
19 • Tennessee Hereford Marketing Feeder Calf Sale, Columbia
9 • Myers Hereford Farm Sale, Statesville, NC
23 • HILL-VUE Farm Sale, Blairsville, GA 27 • Virginia Tech’s Hokie Harvest Sale, Blacksburg, VA 28 • Debter Hereford Farm Bull Sale, Horton, AL 28 • Ladies of the Royal National Sale, Kansas City, MO
November
4 • Burns Farms Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Pikeville 10 • White Hawk Ranch/ Barnes Hereford Bull & Female Sale, Cedartown, GA
11 • Virginia Hereford Assn. Mid-Atlantic Fall Bonanza Sale, Harrisonburg, VA
11 • Miss North America Hereford Pageant Sale, Louisville, KY 12 • NAILE Junior Hereford Show, Louisville, KY 14 • NAILE Hereford Show, Louisville, KY 30 • KY Hereford Feeder Calf Sale, Stanford, KY
Advertising Index Anderson Polled Herefords 16 Barnes Herefords, 19 Coley Herefords, 5 Coley’s Rocky Valley, 13 Crouch Polled Herefords, 15 East TN Hereford Assn., 14 EBS Polled Herefords, 15 Empty Pockets Herefords, 16 Farm Bureau Tax Service, 7 Happy Hill Polled Herefords, 15 Hardin County Stockyards, 15 Highridge Farm, 7 Hill-Vue Farm, 12 Jackson Farms, 2, 14 Jerry Gay Insurance, 15 JR Herefords, 15 Kbee Herefords, 17 Knoll Crest Farm, 3 Mead Cattle, 13
Middle Tenn. Hereford Assn., 14 Mud Creek Farms, 14 MY Team Insurance, 9 Notchey Creek Farms, 14 Parker Brothers, 8 Ray’s Ranch, 14 Roberson’s Polled Herefords, 14 Rogan Farms, 14 Shope Farms, 14 Southland Acres, 15 Tennessee Farmer’s CO-OP, 18 Virginia Hereford Assn, 17 W&A Hereford Farm, 13 Walker Polled Hereford Farm, 20 Webster Polled Herefords, 15 West Tenn. Hereford Assn., 15 White Hawk Ranch, 19
KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION W432 ET P43052829 — Calved: Sept. 25, 2009 — Tattoo: RE W432
FELTONS LEGEND 242 {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} FELTONS DOMINO 774 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS G15 P42593689 MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N {DLF,HYF,IEF} REMITALL ONLINE 122L {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADV 786G 1ET KCF BENNETT 759 H142 {SOD}{DLF,IEF} KCF MISS H142 L332 {DOD} P42219875 KCF MISS 508 B137
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Son of breed giant, Revolution Dam is top donor, L332, at Knoll Crest and White Hawk Ranch He will be a great cross on our Victor cow herd.
ANDERSON POLLED HEREFORDS Chris, Penny, Lauren and Tyler 417 Sagely Anderson Rd.• Manchester, TN 37355 931-728-3747 • andersonpolledherefords@yahoo.com
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Fall Bonanza Sale
November 11, 2017 • 12:00 p.m.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS HARRISONBURG, VA Purebred Hereford Cow Calf Pairs, Bred Heifers, Show Heifer Prospects and BReeding Age Bulls. For more information or to request a sale book contact the Virginia Hereford Association at 540-848-4834 or email secretary@virginiaherefords.org. Catalog available online at www.virginiaherefords.org
KBee Herefords Emphasizing Quality Genetics
110 Creighton Place • Shelbyville, TN 37160 Home: 931-684-6582 • Cell: 931-224-3061 kbartley@bellsouth.net Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2017 • 17
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BEEFMAKER
Fall Edition
SELLING 170 Plus Lots • 220 Plus Head
100 Females Including 50 Heifer Calf Splits 150 Hereford Females Friday
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
67 Coming 2-year-old Hereford Bulls 3 Braford Bulls Conveniently located off of Hwy 278 (1644 Piedmont Hwy), west of Cedartown, Ga.
Noon (EST)
At Barnes Herefords Sale Facility • Cedartown, GA
H Your Source For Carcass Merit Hereford Bulls. H Coming Two-Year Olds, Range Ready H Backed By Multi Generations of Documented Data. and Ready for Heavy Service.
OUR BULLS ARE
RMB 490A WHITLOCK 811D ET Reg# 43767960 Calved: 02/05/2016 Tattoo: 811D
RMB 490 WHITLOCK 801D
Reg# 43662046 Calved: 01/30/2016 Tattoo: 801D
Sire: WHITEHAWK MR PERFORMANCE 490A Dam: CHURCHILL LADY 279Z CE
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WHITEHAWK X51 BEEFMAID B773ET Reg# 43561477 Calved:08/25/2014 Tattoo: B773
WHITEHAWK 372 BEEFMAID B781ET Reg# 43561673 Calved: 09/08/2014 Tattoo: B781
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Auctioneers Eddie Burks GA Lic# NR2749 Dustin Layton GA Lic# AUOO4208
REQUEST YOUR SALE BOOK TODAY!
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Roy and Marie Barnes, Owners Kevin Atkins (256) 706-9405 kevinatkins01@gmail.com www.barnesherefords.org
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Gary R. Hedrick (678) 858-0914 g.hedrick@whitehawkinc.com Ben Hedrick (404) 216-4274 Herdsman, Diego Gutierrez (678) 629-1804 James Atkins (404) 922-6508 HAWK www.whitehawkbeefmakers.com
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to all buyers, bidders and those who joined us online and in the seats at our Foundations for the Future ’17 Sale! At the end of the day, the total sale gross was $511,500. Cattle and embryos sold into 19 states and Canada. We appreciate your confidence in our program.
Polled Hereford Farm
P.O. Box 146 n Morrison, TN 37357 Eric, Rhonda and Casey n Cody, Trisha and Hayden Eric’s Cell (931) 607-6356 n (931) 635-2181 wphf@blomand.net n WalkerPolledHerefordFarm.com