Missouri Beef Cattleman by Missouri Beef Cattleman

CONTENTS

January 2016

FEATURES 12

Breaking New Ground

High-Tech Oversight

Beating Disease

First Collegiate Affiliate Founded at MSU Drones in the Cattle Business

MU Researchers Make Breakthrough

Breaking New Ground

MEMBER NEWS 6 32 42

Association Update County News Beef Checkoff News

High-Tech Oversight

COLUMNS 8

MCA President’s Perspective Collegiate Associations See Success

CattleWomen’s Corner

Straight Talk: Mike Deering

On the Edge of Common Sense: Baxter Black

What It Means to Be a Missouri Cowgirl

The Never-Ending Tax Debate

Thrifty

Beef Cattle Thoughts From the Recliner: Dale Watson Explaining What We Do

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Field News: Wes Tiemann New Start for Cattlemen

The Missouri Beef Cattleman is an official publication of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

MISSOURI

BEEF CATTLEMAN

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Volume 45 - Issue 8 (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056) Magazine Publishing Office 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-499-9162 • Fax: 573-499-9167 Andy Atzenweiler: Editor/Production/Ad Sales P.O. Box 480977 • Kansas City, Missouri 64148 816-210-7713 • E-mail: mobeef@sbcglobal.net Wes Tiemann: General Manager/Sales 816-244-4462

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-499-9162 • Fax: 573-499-9167

MCA Website: www.mocattle.com

62 Beating Disease DEPARTMENTS

Mike Deering • Executive Vice President - Ext 230 mike@mocattle.com Kevin Johansen • Manager of Membership - Ext 231 kevin@mocattle.com Wes Tiemann • Manager of Strategic Solutions - Ext 235 wes@mocattle.com Candace Rosen • Public Relations - Ext 234 Candace@mocattle.com

Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation www.mocattlemenfoundation.org

Missouri’s CattleWomen

http://mocattle.com/missouricattlewomen.aspx

Obituary

Breed News

Obituary

Elizabeth M. Coon

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Sheryl Brewe, Treasurer 636-433-5795 • 17993 Hwy 47, Marthasville, MO 63357

Sale Reports

David Dick, Secretary 660-826-0031 • 23529 Anderson School Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301

Sale Calendar

2015 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

Doc Hinds

American Hereford Association

Advertiser’s Index Find us on Facebook:

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

Janet Akers, President 660-351-2987 • 369 NE Hwy YY, Clinton, Mo 64735 Keith Stevens, President-Elect 417-326-4673 • 4740 S. 85th Rd., Bolivar, MO 65613 Butch Meier, Vice-President 573-270-4185 • 2013 Co. Rd. 330, Jackson, MO 63755

Region 1: Luke Miller, RR 2, Box 182 Hurdland, MO 63547 660-299-0798 Region 2: Mike Henderson, 103 Harris School Rd. Wellsville, MO 63384 • 573-684-2773 Region 3: Bobby Simpson, 3556 CR 6150 Salem, MO 65560 • 573-729-6583 Region 4: Mark Garges, 315 Oak Cameron, MO 64429 • 816-248-6275 Region 5: Patty Wood, 16075 Wood Road LaMonte, MO 65337 • 660-287-7701 Region 6: Marvin Dieckman, 28998 Hwy JJ Cole Camp, MO 65325 • 660-596-4163 Region 7: Dustin Schnake, P.O. Box 145 Stotts City, MO 65756 • 417-466-6846

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Missouri Beef Cattleman, (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056) is published monthly (12 times a year) and is the official publication of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, Missouri, 65201. PERIODICALS postage paid at Columbia, Missouri and additional mailing offices. Subscription price is included as a part of the minimum membership dues of $70.00 per year in Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Missouri Beef Cattleman, 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, Missouri, 65201.

2015 MCA Officers

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President’s

Perspective

with Keith Stevens Collegiate Associations See Success Welcome to 2016! I hope you will be attending the Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show at Tan-Tar-A Resort this month with (in my opinion) some of the best folks in Missouri and take advantage of your chance to have input on how your association moves forward in the future. I would like to talk a little about some of the exciting things that have happened in 2015. For those of you that know me, and those that don’t yet, a real passion of mine for this industry is to get more young folks involved. In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to be involved with the development of three Collegiate Cattlemen’s groups that are now affiliates of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Folks, I have to say with the devotion and energy these young people bring to the table, that I am excited and feel that our future is in great hands.

2016 President farm safety school for area FFA students that has had 300-400 attend for the past 3 years. They are involved at our board meetings, have educational programs on and off campus, and are even involved at NCBA conventions. They have also been available and very helpful to the other colleges that have developed by being there to answer questions and help to guide their bylaws.

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The SEMO affiliate formed mid-year down at Southeast Missouri State University and Truman State formed just a couple of months later. I had the opportunity to meet the young folks involved in developing both of these associations and see the same passion and devotion to our industry shown by MSU.

MSU cattleman talks to FFA students about safety on farms and ranches at MSU’s Farm Safety College in Springfield.

Missouri State University of Springfield was our first group a couple of years ago and they have now grown their meetings to 40 plus attendees. They have been very involved with Cowbys at the Capitol and developed a

If you have not visited with these students in your area yet, take time to attend one of their meetings and see if you don’t come out feeling a new since of energy and excitement to be a part of this great industry and association. I look forward to serving you in the coming year.

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GAO Says EPA Violated Federal Law Source: NCBA WASHINGTON (Dec. 14, 2015) – In a decision today from the non-partisan Government Accountability Office, the GAO found that the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal law in promoting the agency’s “waters of the United States” rule. The decision found the EPA engaged in covert propaganda and grassroots lobbying to support the WOTUS rule. Philip Ellis, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president, said this report confirms what producers have long suspected: an agency with a radical agenda. “The WOTUS rule is a flawed rule from a flawed process, and we thank Senator Inhofe (R-Okla.) for calling attention to this clear violation of the law,” said Ellis. “The EPA’s zealous advocacy of their rule in violation of federal law shows the extremes to which this administration will go to subvert public opinion in favor of their far-reaching environmental agenda.”

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The GAO decision finds that the EPA’s use of Thunderclap, in which a single social media message can be shared across multiple Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr accounts at the same time, was a prohibited use of EPA’s

appropriations for unauthorized publicity or propaganda purposes. “From the start, the EPA’s use of social media and particularly Thunderclap, raised concerns with stakeholders opposed to the WOTUS rule,” said Ellis. “The use of these messages, without attribution to the agency, was clearly intended to deceive the public to engage in the spread of EPA’s propaganda without consideration of the rulemaking process. By crafting the social media message to appear grassroots, the EPA misused tax-payer funds to support expansion of federal jurisdiction.” The GAO also found that the agency’s website links to policy engagements on the Natural Resources Defense Council and Surfrider Foundation webpages constituted grassroots lobbying in violation of the grassroots lobbying prohibition. “The Army Corps’ of Engineers has raised concerns that the EPA exaggerated the scientific basis for their jurisdictional determinations, the courts have twice found rationale to halt implementation of the rule, and both Chambers of Congress have taken action to withdraw the rule,” said Ellis. “It is time for Congress to act to fully defund implementation of the WOTUS rule and bring accountability to the EPA.”

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CattleWomen’s

Corner

with Sue Day

What It Means to Be a Missouri Cowgirl To begin my last article, here is a quote from Dale Evans Rogers, which sums up what CattleWomen are all about: “A cowgirl is an attitude, really. A pioneer spirit, a special American brand of courage. The cowgirl faces life head on, lives by her own rights, and makes no excuses. Cowgirls take stands. They speak up. They defend the things they hold dear. A cowgirl might be a rancher, or a bull rider, or an actress. But she’s just as likely to be a checker at a local supermarket, a full-time mother, a banker, an attorney, or an astronaut.” I have been extremely honored to serve as President these past two years. It has been a great learning experience for me. The MO CattleWomen are a very diverse

Officers of the Missouri CattleWomen President: Sue Day 660-834-3679 • skday@iland.net • Pilot Grove

President Elect: Terry Bettels 660-679-4354 • tbettels@hotmail.com • Butler

Vice President: Marylin Lesmeister 660-492-2166 • Montrose

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Secretary: Janet Crow

417-293-9520• bjddcrow@hotmail.com• West Plains

Treasurer: Mary Kay Lyle 816-387-1930 • marykay@bbwi.net • Savannah

CattleWomen President group, but we all share a passion and love of agriculture. We do speak up and take stands for what we believe in and work hard to promote our way of life. We may be working next to our local county Cattlemen helping serve burgers and steak sandwiches or talking to our legislators at the Capitol. We are enthused to share our story. CattleWomen have filled a niche between the cattle producer and the consumer. By working at places like the Beef Showcase, we continue to share our story of life on the farm, and how we provide a nutritional and safe product for the consumers to purchase for their family. I have seen our organization grow from around 60 members to nearly 140 members. We continue to encourage people, women or men, to become a member of our organization. It will be the best $10 you have ever invested. I am thankful I took the initiative to walk in that first meeting, only knowing one person, and becoming involved on the level that I have today. I have made life-long friends. The Missouri CattleWomen took their turn talking to legislators at the Capitol. If this is something you have

never been involved with, I would encourage you to go along with us or with your county Cattlemen’s group. It’s a great learning experience. At convention, a new officer team will take over. I am proud of this group, as most of them have become members since I joined six years ago. They bring new and fresh ideas, as we continue our mission to educate consumers. They will do a great job in 2016. I am proud of the MO Collegiate CattleWomen as they presented their “Meet Your Meat” program on the Mizzou campus this past year and continue to volunteer in the community. Our Beef Queen Jessie Fowler, was very busy this year being a spokeswoman for us. She did a wonderful job and I wish her the best as she continues with her career. We are still busy planning the American National CattleWomen’s Region 3 & 7 meeting we are hosting June 2-4 at The Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs, MO. We will be hosting ladies from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. We hope to have a large group of ladies from Missouri attend as well. This is a great opportunity to network with other CattleWomen and get ideas for

promotion, education, and fundraising. I hope you will make plans to attend. There is such a big list of all the people that have helped me along the way, and to each of you I say, “Thank You!” It has been one of the best experiences in my life. I want to close with one more quote, followed by a recipe from the South Dakota CattleWomen. George Washington wrote this in a letter, July 20, 1794-“I know of no pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered to any country, than by improving it’s agriculture, it’s breed of useful animals, and other branches of husbandman’s cares.” I wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year! – Sue

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Southwest Cattleman Give with Big Hearts Source: Christina Hadlock The Miller Christian Service Center Backpack Program received a generous $2,500 donation from the local Southwest Cattleman’s Association. Members of the SW Cattleman’s Association received a “Thank You” on Thursday from Miller Backpack Program Committee members. The Backpack Program is funded solely by donations from individuals and organizations. Last December, the Cattlemen hosted their 1st Annual Southwest Cattleman’s Foundation Fundraiser at the MARC where they had a dinner, entertainment and an auction. Businesses and individuals across Southwest Missouri donated items and attended. Funds raised are used for scholarships and contributions to local in-need organizations. In October 2011, The Miller Christian Service Center and Miller R-II Schools teamed together to implement a Backpack Program for children in the school. The program was designed to provide severely at-risk children with a nutritious, easy-to-access food supply for the weekend. The meals consist of breakfast items, fruit juice, milk, pudding, granola bars and other shelf-stable entrees. Backpacks are filled at the end of each week by volunteers and then sent home with each child for the weekend.

Left to right: David Sperandio, Jeff Kaal, Jim McCann, Russell Marion, Gregg Bailey, Rod Lewis, Christine Lewis, Jimmy Moore, Chuck Daniels, Debbie Dunn, Keith Hankins, Eldon Cole, Lanette Kleeman and Rick Sidwell.

The children are identified through teachers, counselors, dietary staff and administration. A permission slip is sent

Cattleman members Chuck Daniels and Keith Hankins speak with Backpack members Lanette Kleeman and Rick Sidwell regarding donation.

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home to parents allowing their child to receive benefits from this program. The food is purchased from SGC Foodservice and stored at locked room at the Elementary School. The food is used only for the Backpack Program.

A separate bank account has been set up by Miller Christian Service Center for this program. Individuals can make monthly or one-time donations. If you would like to donate, please contact Backpack Program Committee members, Debbie Dunn at 417-452-3333 or Rick Sidwell at 417-452-3499. Contributions can also be mailed to Miller Christian Service Center Backpack Program, 111 W Main Street, Miller, MO 65707. In the memo please notate “Backpack Program”.

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Straight

Talk

with Mike Deering The Never-Ending Tax Debate Every two years, the Missouri State Tax Commission (Commission) evaluates agricultural land assessments. Just two years ago, the Commission increased property taxes to the tune of 5 percent that just went into effect in 2015. The Commission has hinted at 2017 increases as high as 30 percent for land deemed â&#x20AC;&#x153;grade five,â&#x20AC;? which is synonymous for cattle ground. The Commission held a hearing on Dec. 3, 2015, where almost all agricultural organizations made the case for no tax increase whatsoever. You can bet your bottom dollar that this association stood firm.

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What the Commission often fails to consider is the reality of production agriculture, which is at the mercy of the markets. You are price takers; not price makers. Your success hinges on the whims of the weather and consumer demand for beef.

During the never-ending tax debate, some unfortunately enjoy pitting farmers against our city neighbors. Our city friends do not have to invest in the inputs, environmental measures and so forth that it takes to raise food and provide for our families. Instead of investing in a farm, they invest in retirement accounts, CDs and other forms of investments. Correct me if I am wrong, but I do not believe they pay property taxes on their Edwards Jones Account. It is the same thing. Your farm is your retirement account. They are your investment. You invest year after year in improving your farm. This investment translates into an abundant supply of affordable and nutritious food for this state and beyond. You stimulate the economy for the entire state. Increasing property taxes also decreases your desire to make improvements to the land, stymies expansion and

Executive Vice President builds a wall that prevents many beginning farmers from taking on the huge financial burden it takes to proudly call yourself a farmer. It hinders growth. The Commission has to decide by the first of the year what level of an increase they are suggestion. It will then be up to the legislature to choose to let it slide or to stop it. I have clear direction from our policy that you are not willing to accept an increase of one red cent. It would be irresponsible for this association to compromise on yet another tax increase when we have members struggling to even make loan payments. Over the last several years, Missouri legislators have introduced legislation to address this taxation issue. We hope to reenergize those discussions. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep Missouri farming and ensure this industry remains the number one economic driver for this state. This tax obsession does absolutely nothing to advance Missouri agriculture.

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David “Chip” Kemp Accepts ASA Position Source: American Simmental Association David “Chip” Kemp, an instructor for the Division of Animal Science at the University of Missouri (MU), has accepted a position as Director of Member and Industry Relations for the American Simmental Association (ASA). He will assumed his ASA duties on November 2. “I’m tremendously excited to join the ASA team,” says Mr. Kemp. “I look forward to working alongside a wide variety of folks to promote our breed and to continue to grow the Simmental footprint on our industry.” He brings to ASA a diverse background ranging from selling insurance to working for the IBP (presently Tyson). As Director of Member and Industry Relations, Kemp will work within public relations to support and promote ASA membership services, assist in programs designed to educate and encourage the integration of technology, work with ASA’s Progress Through Performance program, along with many other responsibilities. “People with Chip’s talents and experience are exceedingly rare. We feel very privileged to have the opportunity to add such a high-caliber employee to our team.” says Wade Shafer, ASA Executive Vice President.

At MU, Kemp coached Livestock Judging teams alongside various teaching responsibilities, including the coordination of the Animal Science Internship Program. During his tenure at Missouri, Kemp was the recipient of the state Department of Agriculture Livestock Leadership Award, the university’s CAFNR Outstanding Advisor Award, and the Outstanding Educator Award, among others. Kemp graduated from the MU with a Masters of Science in Animal Science in 2001. Previously, Kemp had worked in beef merchandising for IBP Inc. in Amarillo, TX, and as an instructor and manager of Muscle Foods Laboratory, a part of MU’s Division of Food Sciences. As a youth, he worked on Gerloff Farms, an Angus seedstock operation, and is still associated with that operation. The American Simmental Association is headquartered in Bozeman, and maintains the breed registries for the Simmental and Simbrah breeds of cattle. ASA has an adult and junior membership of nearly 6,000 and is a not-for-profit organization.

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On the Edge of

Common Sense with Baxter Black Thrifty Sharon had hauled the old piano home in a stocktrailer. It came outta the Miner’s Club in Mountain City where, according to the bartender, it had set since the early thirties. It was in sad shape and one end of the ancient upright was full of holes. Bullet holes! Considering it had never been outta the bar, the piano player musta needed lessons! Sharon gave the piano to me and I hauled it home where it sat in my garage for a year.

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Brother Steve came to visit. He’s a talented musician with a craftman’s ability. He’s also one of the thriftiest humans this side of Ebenezer Scrooge! He asked me if he could try and get the old piano in workin’ order. “Of course!” I said, “I’ll pay for the parts...whatever it takes!” I blocked out 3 or 4 hundred in my mind, “Just save your receipts.”

I came home that afternoon and the garage floor looked like an orchestra had exploded! He had dismantled that piano down to wire! The harp lay naked on the concrete.

I heard Steve and the man dickering in the kitchen.

Over the next several days I watched the rebuilding take place. Steve would go out on parts runs and return with a replacement hammer, just the right set screw or a used, but serviceable piece of ivory. He took particular pleasure in makin’ a shrewd trade. “Whatever the costs,” I’d say, but he enjoyed finding a bargain.

“I’ve got to get ten. It’s surely worth ten,” the old man pleaded.

One day he took me along on a parts run. We drove down the tracks, behind a big nursery, down a dusty road and pulled up to a dilapidated house with a few outbuildings. I was struck by the fact that nothing was painted. There was one unspectacular sign that read PIANOS-TUNED AND FIXED. We went inside and were greeted by the proprietor who obviously knew Steve. He was a sad lookin’ man. The house was full of pianos! Even two in the kitchen. There was an empty can of tomato soup on the sink. I wandered through the rooms amongst the piano landscape, leaving Steve and the owner to do business. From the looks of his home, he lived alone and probably not very high on the hog. Pianos in various stages of repair filled every available space.

“I’m sorry,” Steve was saying, “I can’t give more than five.”

I’m thinkin’ to my self, “Steve, we can be generous. The ol’ feller probably hasn’t eaten in days. What’s five bucks. Besides, I’m payin’ for it!’ But I knew better than to interfere. The bartering continued for several minutes. The old man finally came down to seven, but Steve wouldn’t budge. Finally, with a whimper, the old man gave in. He had met his match. As we climbed into the pickup to leave I asked Steve what he had bought. He held up a little ribbon of red felt, maybe six inches long. “For the hammers,” he explained. I said, “Man, that don’t look like it’s worth five bucks!” “Five dollars?” he said, “No, I gave five cents for it!” The final bill for rebuilding my piano was $18.34!

Applications Now Available for 29th Missouri Agribusiness Academy Source: Missouri Department of Agriculture The 2016 class will convene in Springfield for a handson look at careers in agriculture. The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2016 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related college degrees and careers. “Spending a week surrounded by 29 of your agriculture peers from around the state is an experience our young people will never forget,” said Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce. “These future leaders walk away with an increased knowledge and passion for agriculture, which is exactly what we need in order to ensure a bright future for our industry.” The 2016 MAbA will be held June 6-10, and marks the program’s 29th year. Students interested in participating must submit an application by Feb. 1, 2016. This year, the students selected have the opportunity to learn about the many unique opportunities for careers in the Springfield area. The 2016 schedule will be finalized in the spring and will include visits with industry and agribusiness leaders and tours of their facilities. Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy has graduated more than 800 students through a competitive application and interview process. Applications for the 2016 class are available online at agriculture.mo.gov and are due no later than Feb. 1, 2016. For applications and guidelines, as well as more information on the Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit the department online at agriculture. mo.gov.

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COUNTY NEWS

See What’s Happening in Your County

Henry County The Henry County Cattlemen started the month by grilling and donating burgers and hotdogs for all 217 residents, and staff, of the Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg. Both cattlemen and residents enjoy visiting during this annual event. The association met for one dinner/ meeting this month. Sponsor for the meeting was Norbrook. A welcome guest was Region 6 Vice-President Marvin Diekman and his wife. A drawing was held for the member receiving free lodging and meal at the state convention. The lucky winner was David Micke, with Bob Trolinger as alternate. Several are making plans to attend the state convention at Tan-Tar-A.

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MCA President Janet Akers visits with the Norbrook National Accounts Manager Robert L. Barron and Managing Manager Randel “Chip” Whitlow.

Members grilling at the Veteran’s Home are Scott Brown, Ron Bybee, Gary Sell, Jerry Burford, and Bob Trolinger.

New members Denise and Duane Jurgensmeyer visit with county treasurer Suzanne Bush (in middle).

Members Johnny Lee and Mary Antweiler visit with Region 6 Vice-President Marvin Diekman and his wife.

Cedar County The Cedar County Cattlemens Association held their membership meeting and annual Christmas toy drive on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Ray H. Zumwalt Expo Center in Stockton, Mo. The toys were donated by the members and will be distributed to children in the Stockton and El Dorado Springs School Districts. “Thank you to everyone who donated toys. We had a wonderful turnout and we are excited to bring joy to children in our county this holiday season,” said Kala Kenney, secretary of the Cedar County Cattlemens. The membership voted to adopt a local family in need during the Christmas season with priority given to a farm or ranch family. The speaker and dinner sponsor for the evening was Billy Bruce, field representative and auctioneer for MoKan Livestock Market. He shared with the cattlemen about the services Mo-Kan Livestock Market has to offer, how to add value to calves, and how to stay in touch with the market by using smart phone apps.

Pictured are the 2015-2016 officers with the toys that were collected during the toy drive (left to right): President, Clay Doeden; Secretary, Megan Richner; Treasurer, Kala Kenney; Vice President, Billy Bruce.

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Bates County The Farm House Kitchen in Appleton City, Mo. was the meeting place for the Bates County Cattlemen’s December meeting. Our sponsor was H & G Fertilizer & Feed from Ozark, Mo. This is a newly formed company by owner Ray Goodson and partner Dan Jost. Their goal and objective is to pass along to farmers a better price on fertilizer and agriculture products thru wholesale distribution and eliminating the middle man.Our business meeting followed. After the minutes and financial report were given a update on our annual meeting last month was reviewed. Members were reminded of the public hearing on the Beef Checkoff in Sedalia, the MCA Annual Convention, and the upcoming open house of West Central Agri-Services. A motion was made and passed to furnish smoked meat for the Ballard School PTO fund raiser. Next meeting January 12th 7:00 pm.

Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Assn. The Annual Meeting of the association was held at the MARC in Mt. Vernon on December 4. A new tradition started a couple years ago was to have fish, calf fries and hush puppies for the meal. The deep frying was conducted outside with lots of cooks. While the food was being prepared attendees browsed through the 50-plus silent auction items and placed bids on them. The live auction items numbering more than 60 from generous donors were also being looked over. Donations came mostly from Barry, Dade and Lawrence counties. Items ranged from AI semen and arm service, to custom-made boots to powerful fence chargers. The auctioneer for the evening was Bailey Moore, Joplin Regional Stockyards. When the last item was sold and all the money collected the receipts came to a little over $15,000 for the Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Foundation. Funds from the event are invested in the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and used for college scholarships, food for the backpack programs at Cassville, Everton, Miller and Pierce City schools, youth fairs in the three counties and grants for various FFA projects. During the business meeting the nominating committee presented the following for three-year board terms: Kent Arnaud, Monett; John Kleiboeker, Stotts City; and Josh Worthington, Dadeville. They were elected by ac-

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clamation as were the officers: president, Keith Hankins, Arcola; vice president, Russell Marion, Pierce City; and Stephanie Fizette, Golden City, secretary-treasurer. Glen Cope spoke briefly about the upcoming Beef Checkoff Program hearing at Sedalia on December 9. Jim McCann offered rides to anyone wishing to attend.

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Douglas/Wright Our November and December meetings were focused on equipment needed to keep us up and running on our ranches/farms. Mega Motor Sports sponsored our November meeting filled with new wheels and attachments for easy access to some of those tough area’s we all have to enter. If your moving cattle or looking to have a few passengers for that cattle check Mega Motor’s has it. Our December meeting was sponsored by Larson/ John Deere. Yet another great provider of equipment that makes what we do so much easier. Salesmen were on hand and a presentation was given. At this meeting

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The sponsor for the November Douglas/Wright County Cattlemen meeting was Mega Motor Sports, West Plains

our members participated in a 50/50 drawing to raise a donation for the Wright County Children’s Home. This is an effort to help kids receive some much needed items for Christmas. Thank you members for your contributions. Year end news Kyle Smith was re-elected President. Karla Besson was re-elected as your Secretary/Treasurer. All other officers/directors remain the same until 2016. Thanks to all our sponsors this year as we have been blessed with many. Thanks MCA administration who traveled to attend our meetings. Some at great distance. It has been an educational year for us and much growth has occurred. We would like to thank Club 60 Steakhouse for another great year of service. Smokin Gun Barbeque for there delivery of food at our other meeting locations.

Dr. Eugene Henry “Doc” Hinds Obituary Dr. Eugene “Doc” Hinds, age 90, of Palmyra, MO passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. Doc was born on April 6, 1925, in Palmyra, to Dr. Harry Hinds and Mary Dickson Hinds. He married Clara June Eichman on September 4, 1949, at the First Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO. She survives of the home. Dr. Hinds is also survived by a daughter, Harriet (Fred) Latimer, Palmyra. Grandchildren include: Dr. Laura Akerson, Palmyra; Elizabeth (Marvin) Evans, Palmyra; Michael Hinds, Columbia, MO; Erika Higgins, Palmyra; Whitney ( Jeremy) Wilson, Witchita, KS; Audra (Tim) Bross, Lee Summit, MO; and Marshall (Kara) Whitaker Latimer, Pittsburgh, PA. Great-grandchildren include: Taylor and Levi Vance and Ashlyn and Ruby Akerson, Haley and Paige Higgins, all of Palmyra; Owen Bross, Lee Summit, MO; and Marshall Whitaker Latimer, Jr., Pittsburgh, PA. He is also survived by a brother Harry (Betty) Hinds, Palmyra, and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Hinds was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Eugene “Gene” Henry Hinds II.

Dr. Hinds was a lifelong resident of Palmyra, MO and a graduate of Palmyra High School. He served in the United States Marines Corps during World War II from 1943-1945. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (1951) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1952) degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Following in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Hinds practiced veterinary medicine, serving Palmyra and the surrounding communities from 1952-1968. He was a co-owner of the New Palmyra Sale (one of the largest Dairy Cattle Sales in the Midwest) from 1953-1965. Doc served many positions for the Missouri Veterinary Supply Corporation from 1956-1982 including: President and Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, Secretary, Director, and Market Analyst. Dr. Hinds had an avid interest and took a lot of pride in his grandchildren and Angus cattle. He served as the State Director of the Missouri Angus Association from 1964-1970. He was a former member and past president of the Mark Twain Angus Association. Doc also had a devoted interest in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always encouraging and pushing them to do their best. One of the things he tried to instill in them all was the value and importance of an education.

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WTO Releases Final Figure for Retaliatory Tariffs over US COOL Rule Source: NCBA WASHINGTON (Dec. 7, 2015) – The World Trade Organization today authorized Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, closing the long running dispute over the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis says that immediate action is needed by the Senate or retaliation against U.S. exports will soon follow. “The WTO today ruled that the U.S. COOL rule has cost Canadian and Mexican livestock producers in excess of $1 billion over the past seven years, and has authorized that amount in retaliatory tariffs,” said Ellis. “If the Senate does not act, U.S. beef exports will face a 100 percent tariff in these countries, severely diminishing about $2 billion of beef exports annually.” This announcement is the final step in a WTO dispute that has been ongoing for over seven years. Despite efforts by the USDA to amend the rule, the WTO has repeatedly ruled that the U.S. COOL rule discriminates against imported livestock in violation of our trade

agreements. The loss of the Canadian and Mexican markets is expected to cost U.S. beef producers 10 cents per pound immediately. “The COOL rule has been a failure on all accounts; it has cost our livestock industry billions in implementation, it has violated our trade agreements with two of our largest export markets, it has resulted in the closure of several U.S. feedlots and packing facilities and it has had no effect on the price or demand for U.S. beef,” said Ellis. “The House voted in an overwhelming bi-partisan vote of 300-131 to repeal COOL and it is time for the Senate to do the same before retaliation damages the entire U.S. economy and irreparably harms our strongest trading relationships.” Canada has announced a comprehensive list of products they intend to retaliate against, including not only U.S. beef and pork, but grains, fruits and manufactured goods. Under WTO retaliation procedures Canada and Mexico can also carousel the products they retaliate against, choosing to target certain products during parts of the year. That would maximize the damage to the entire U.S. economy. “America’s cattlemen and women produce the best beef in the world, but we do not support this mandate from the federal government to market our product,” said Ellis. “Retaliation is no longer a far off possibility, it is now a reality.” Without legislation to repeal COOL, retaliation will begin in mid-December.

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Insure For the Future Source: Justin Sexton Ph.D., CAB Director, Supply Dev. The cattle market jumps around, but at any one sale you might not see much premium paid for better calves. That’s because there are so few calves to fill orders these days. As the herd grows, however, genetic and health investments offer more chances to add value at ranch level while setting yourself up for a more discriminating market with selective buyers. Comprehensive herd health programs pay in many ways, but the greatest is the ranch-level rate of return. Vaccinated calves are worth more at weaning, after backgrounding or finished because of reduced sickness and cost throughout the system. Their consistently better health cuts treatment costs by minimizing both drug and labor needs. How often do we even consider that cost of gathering and treating? Whether a single or group, labor and shrink sometimes exceed drug costs. Being proactive is part of your insurance against having to treat a calf when it’s even less handy. A calf vaccination program leads to improved immunity in your replacement heifers and ultimately cows. They will have improved colostrum that will build more passive immunity to begin the cycle of good health at the calf level. Vaccinated replacements and cows are also less susceptible to the reproductive losses that health challenges bring—that alone should make development of a health program a top priority. As more replacements have more calves, the increasing cattle inventory favors the standout offerings. A documented health history is a proven way to differentiate calves as premium worthy while capitalizing on the ranch-level benefits to the cow herd. If you retain ownership, you simply pay yourself the premium more directly, as research says you gain the benefits in calf growth, carcass merit and profitability with fewer health challenges.

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Your calves are not worth much without their health; your proactive management on that front is continuous but short-term insurance. For the long term, genetic improvement is the best production and market insurance product available. It’s slow and sometimes incrementally small, but there are few other investments that can positively influence the entire operation for generations. Genetic investments take at least nine months to pay, in the case of reduced calving difficulty; 16 months to see the benefit in higher weaning weights and cattle feeders may wait as long as two years for the ultimate performance and carcass dividends. Predicting markets a year in advance is challenging at best, but those who maintain a long-term vision can’t ignore the trends. The trends say you should look beyond the ranch goals of calving ease and growth, that improving quality grade is a key to making today’s genetic decisions pay off down the road. Producing better-than-average cattle gets more difficult every year as the bar keeps rising. Average carcass quality in 2015 is better than last year and much better than just five years ago. Many lower-quality cows were culled due to the historic 2012 drought, leaving us with cows more capable of producing higher quality calves. Genetic trends suggest continued improvement in prospective herd sires as well. Today average cattle grade 69% Choice and up to 5% Prime whereas in 2010, 61.5% graded Choice and just a decade ago average cattle were grading 52.9% Choice with less than 2% Prime. Selection of replacements and bulls with a focus beyond the ranch gate insures future marketing options are available to maintain profitability. Producers cannot predict the market or in many cases the segment where future profitability resides. The cattle cycle is built around the time required to change inventory, and that cycle is turning now. Developing a focused genetic and health program today is like buying insurance that your operation will be prepared for the future.

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS Animal Fats in Our Diet the Game is Changing Executive Director Mark Russell A survey of 1,000 adults, conducted in mid-November, examined how attitudes about animal fats in the American diet have changed in recent years – and how consumption patterns may be changing as well. Respondents were asked whether they were more or less open to animal fats, and whether those views extended to actual behavior. The clear finding: where animal fats are concerned, youth will be served. According to the survey, those in the 18-34 age bracket are twice as open to animal fats as the next oldest group (35-54) – 15 percent to 7 percent -- and three times as open as those 55 and over (5 percent). Behavior does indeed follow attitudes: by a wide margin, those 18-34 are leading the charge back to animal fats. Fully 13 percent say their consumption has increased – dramatically higher than those 35-54 (5 percent) and those 55+ (2 percent). Just 28 percent of those 18-34 say they have reduced their intake of animal fats, vs. 33 percent of those 35-54 and 46 percent of those 55+. “Trans fats are out, and minimally processed animal fats – in the form of lard, derived from pork, and beef tallow – are decidedly making a comeback,” said Eric Gustafson, CEO of Coast Packing Company. “Millennials are concluding that animal fats have been demonized for too long. The reality is that animal fats, in moderation, are not as problematic as they once were thought to be, and the replacements for them are actually worse than originally thought. And in today’s foodie culture, taste is increasingly on par with health concerns.”

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Putting Attitudes into Action According to the study, consumption patterns generally track attitudes.

“While we’re heartened to see the generational shift, we recognize that traditional ways of thinking and eating don’t change overnight,” Gustafson said. “It’s important to recognize first and foremost the natural makeup of both lard and tallow. Neither contains the

artificial trans-fats you find in hydrogenated shortenings. We believe strongly that these products are best when minimally processed, which is consistent with the whole movement in food and cooking right now. “When considering ingredient statements, the fewer on the deck, the better,” he said. “That tends to make the product healthier than having it contain any number of things you can’t pronounce. In addition, the polyunsaturates in lard and tallow are also higher than in other shortenings and oils, so there’s some real benefit there. We look forward to revisiting this study in the months and years ahead, as the good news about animal fats reaches more and more people.” China Will Start Cloning Cattle to Meet Rising Beef Demands Last month Fortune reported that China’s beef demand has increased steadily over the past few decades. Rabobank expects that it will continue to increase and anticipates that by 2025 the country will consume 2.2 million more tons of beef than it does now. According to a press release by BoyaLife, a global leading technology company, a cloning plant will be located in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin in a government sponsored business development park known as the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area. The $31 million investment is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2016. The plant will start by producing 100,000 cattle embryos per year and eventually work its way up to one million. The numbers sound impressive until we calculate the true impact. It would mean approximately 3 pounds more per capita by 2025. The cloning project, at full capacity, would only supply 1/8 of the increased demand. How this technology will impact U.S. exports is yet unknown, but this country will still be an important market for the U.S. in export marketing.

Home State Happenings Staff have had a busy month promoting and educating across the state about beef. Associated Wholesale Grocers hosted a meat merchandising session where MBIC discussed and illustrated ways to start featuring more beef in the stores. The presentation helped answer questions that retailers get on a regular basis about the safety and nutrition of beef and the current supply. Producer meetings including the Southwest Missouri Beef Conference, Soil and Water Convention and Livestock Symposium allowed the beef checkoff to share with producers the importance and use of the checkoff dollars to drive demand. Livestock markets continue to be a focus for producer contacts and several more markets will be visited during January and February.

Several thousand farmers and ranchers attend each year to learn and experience new innovations and discussions centering on livestock and meat production. Wald and Russell kicked off the weekend with live television features followed by an extension nutrition educator seminar. We continue to look for new opportunities to promote and educate consumers about beef and look forward to sharing our efforts with producers in every part of Missouri how their checkoff dollars work for them. Hope to see many of you at the upcoming conventions in January!

Collegiate cattlemen’s groups in Springfield and Cape Girardeau provided excellent venues for dialogue and ideas on how the college setting is so important in reaching a young population that is deluged with marketing and promotional directives about the food we eat and its safety. These new advocate groups will be a focus for the industry as new spokespersons. Shout outs to Elizabeth Owens at SEMO and Michael Hickinbotham at MSU for organizing and inviting MBIC to their campuses. Highlighting the promotion side of the checkoff this month was the retail promotion with Shop N Save retail markets in St. Louis. Through Hubbard Radio and WIL-FM 92.3 radio and Shop N Save, consumers were incentivized using a “Holiday Roast & Toast” and directing listeners to the recipe section on www.mobeef. org website along with country music concert tickets to see Sam Hunt, recording artist, through beef purchases at their store. JANUARY 2016

Steve Wald, NCBA Product Innovations Group, Denver and Mark Russell, Davin Althoff and Whitney Reist, registered dietician, participated in the ever-popular Livestock Symposium in Kirksville in early December.

Shaw Elected AHA President Source: American Hereford Association Sam Shaw of Caldwell, Idaho, was announced as the new president of the American Hereford Association (AHA) during the Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 31 in Kansas City, Mo. Sam has been has been involved in the Hereford business since birth. His family, which has been in the Hereford business for 71 years, owns and operates Shaw Cattle Co. Sam’s children represent the fourth generation involved with Hereford cattle. “It’s an honor for me to represent the breed that has been my family’s passion for four generations,” Sam says. “Having grown up through the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) program, the Hereford breed and breeders have given me a lot of opportunities, and it is a pleasure for me to be able to give something back.” Barber Selected Vice President Selected to serve as the 2016 vice president was Terri Barber, Channing, Texas. Terri has been involved in the Hereford business since birth. Her family owns and operates Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas.

Founded in 1904, Barber Ranch was a 2004 honoree of the Texas Family Land Heritage Program for being in continuous family ownership for 100 years. Herefords have been the mainstay of the Barber program since the beginning, with the herd currently consisting of 200 registered females. Terri is a member of the Texas Hereford Association and is currently serving as vice president. She is also a past president of the Texas Hereford Auxiliary. Directors Elected Delegates elected three new directors during the membership meeting. Peter Atkins, Tea, S.D.; Jim Bellis, Aurora, Mo.; and Kyle Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., will serve four-year terms on the 12-member Board. Completing their terms on the AHA Board were outgoing president Eric Walker, Morrison, Tenn.; Fred Larson, Spring Valley, Wis.; and David Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa. Jim Bellis Hereford breeder Jim Bellis, Aurora, Mo., got his start in the business 46 years ago as a high school freshman. His interest in genetics and breed improvement began early in life. With a career in agriculture education, he grew his cow herd slowly, utilizing AI when affordable. He participated in the former APHA young sire testing program. For the existence of the program, the Bellis herd sampled young sires in comparison with proven reference sires.

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Jim was one of the first breeders to put EPDs in his sale catalogs. The Bellis family first cooperated with other breeders for 14 annual or semiannual sales prior to starting its own production sale in 2005. It has also been a regular participant in the AHA’s National Reference Sire Program. Jim has been named purebred breeder of the year by the Missouri Beef Industry Council, as well as seedstock breeder of the year four times by the Missouri Hereford or Polled Hereford Associations. He has served as president of Missouri Cattlemen’s Association’s seedstock committee and is a past president of the Missouri Hereford Association.

In late 2013, Jim’s right leg was amputated below the knee due to clear cell sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. He describes the experience as a serious time of faith building, but prayers continue to be answered as regular scans show him as cancer free. He now wears a prosthetic. Jim and his wife, Carla, have two grown daughters Jamie Johansen and Joanna Wilkinson and a son, Jonathan, who is a senior at MSU.

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2015 Missouri Hereford Association Annual Meeting and Banquet Highlights The Missouri Hereford Assocaiation held their Annual Meeting and Banquet on December 5th in Sedalia.

MHA Hall of Fame Inductee LeRoy Huff MJHA Outstanding Junior Members Peewee: Taylor McGlothlin; Intermediate: Grant McMillen; Senior: Brooklyn Adam

Missouri Hereford News Editor Recognition Sue Hand

Queen Recognition 2015 Missouri Hereford Queen – Shelby Bagnell

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2016 Missouri Hereford Queen – Brooklyn Adam

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Polled Herefords

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N Nation Polled Herefords P HGood group of Bulls for sale this spring. Ultrasound and EPD’s available. Performance tested cattle for sale at all times. Certified Herd No 816

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operation, which included her mother and her sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Robert N. Perry.

Obituary Elizabeth Ruth (Moore) Coon, 74, of Bethel, Mo., died Dec. 5, 2015, at Salt River Community Care in Shelbina, Mo. Diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer in summer 2011, she fought the battle at home until the week prior to her death. Elizabeth was born July 27, 1941, in Centerville, Iowa, to James Russell and Martha (Witt) Moore. The family moved back to Shelby County in July 1943. In her youth she was active in the family’s purebred Angus operation and excelled in 4-H. When the Missouri Junior Angus Association was organized in Monroe City, Mo., in 1956, Elizabeth was elected treasurer. Fellow officers of that first state junior Angus association included Eddie Sydenstricker, president; Ronnie Rodgers, vice president; and Fred Blades, secretary. An exceptional basketball player, Elizabeth graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1959. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Missouri–Columbia, where she was a member of the 1961 meats judging team and the 1962 livestock judging team. She also won the Block & Bridle Little American Royal showmanship competition. In fall 1963, she pursued a master’s degree in meat science at Kansas State University in Manhattan, where she met her future husband. She was united in marriage to Larry Lee Coon of Goodland, Kan., June 6, 1964, in Shelbyville, Mo. The couple set up home in Lexington, Neb., where Larry worked as Dawson County Extension agent and Elizabeth worked in the home. In 1967, the couple moved back to Bethel to join the Moore, Perry & Coon

When the family home burned in 1970, Larry and Elizabeth decided to separate from the operation to focus on their life’s passion: raising a family while raising registered-Angus cattle. They purchased land that included part of the original Moore family homestead, and worked together to establish Coon Angus Ranch. For a number of years they also operated the Mark Twain Bull Test and a purebred Hampshire hog operation. In 1976, the homestead, which was established in 1845, was recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. In 1983 the American Angus Association recognized Coon Angus Ranch as a Centennial Angus Herd for 63 years (95 years today) of continuous production of registered-Angus cattle. In 2009 she received Missouri Angus Pioneer Award in honor of J. Russell Moore. The Northeast Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association honored Coon Angus Ranch as Outstanding Seedstock Producer in 2007. A life member of the American Angus Association, she was also active in the Missouri Angus Association and several local Angus associations. Elizabeth was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Shelbyville. She was devoted to her family, loved reading and was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying the Mizzou Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. She was an excellent cook, and few people visited the farm without enjoying a sampling if not a full meal. She is survived by her husband; two children, Shauna and husband Todd of Saint Joseph, Mo., and Russell and wife Susan of Bethel; two grandchildren, Kathryn and Jacob Coon; one sister, Kathleen Perry of Bethel, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

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Now with his Genomic Enhanced EPDs BHSF PROPHET B006 is the top Feeder Profit Index bull in the entire Gelbvieh breed.

• FPI epd of $122.67 is $27.74 above the top 1% and $48.64 above the breed avg for feedlot performance and carcass grid marketing. • CED epd and CEM epd are both in the top 1% for use on yearling heifers and his daughters calving ease. • YW epd 142# is 6# above the top 1% for powerful growth use on cows and heifers. He carries early rapid growth and moderate efficient mature size. • MB epd 1.56 is .72 degrees of marbling more than the top 1%, so his calves from cows that are Select+(Slight 85) will be upgraded in to the Mid Choice(Modest 20) which is included in the Top Choice grade of branded beef programs. He has 7 major economic traits that “swam to the top 5% of the gene pool”. His “cattle call” is to take your herd to the next level of production. Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled, reg. no. 1316506 Balancers, SimAngus, bred right and managed right for your superior reputable feeder cattle and replacements.

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Beef Cattle Thoughts From the Recliner

with Dale G. Watson - Retired Explaining What We Do Ever so often the media conglomerates bring up the subject of genetic modification. Most of their comments seem to come off of a teletype that they are in a hurry for something to read. Seldom do they even know what they have read or do they really care. The thoughts they convey are never clear on what is taking place with the genetic process. Generally it is negative with no positive comments of what actually takes place with the genetic change. Somewhere along the line of communication the actual method needs to be explained on about the first or second grade level. This is not a popular assignment due to more advanced education with our higher

education institutions. We assume that the basics are understood which seldom happens. You can ask ten individuals on the street the question of what genetic modification is and you will get different answers. Several answers will be I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. Press the question further and they will tell you that all they know is what they hear from the mass media conglomerates.

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I often remember one time while working with a beef herd that these individuals felt they needed to keep the cattle in a closed barn throughout the winter. The ammonia in the barn was strong enough to knock you down and the cattle were having respiratory problems. Virtually no ventilation was available. I suggested they open the doors on the south side of the barn and let air flow through. This was not a popular suggestion. I told them that their respiratory problems would cease if they let the cattle go and come as they desired. Later I found out that their veterinarian had made the same suggestion. However these individuals could not understand that ventilation was a must and cattle were accustomed to being outside in various weather conditions. This was a very hard point to sell to these cattle producers.

An artist had a painting on display. The art gallery contacted the owner and said he had good news and bad news. The good news is he has the opportunity to sell all the paintings. The bad news is the individual wanting to purchase the paintings is your doctor. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Applications Now Available The Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture scholarship application for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2016 is now available online at the Missouri State Fair Website under ‘Competitions.’ Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2016. “These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies,” said Youth in Agriculture Committee Chairman Wayne Yokley. “One $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, and thirty $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture are being offered.”

Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. Eligible scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri college or university, and pursue a degree in agriculture. Applicants must also have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, however applicants cannot have sold livestock in a past Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions auction. Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions; the sponsors and buyers list is available online. A portion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the scholarship program. The Missouri State Fair Foundation also provides significant support of the scholarship program through fundraising efforts including the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. For more information please call the Missouri State Fair at 1-800-422-FAIR (3247) or e-mail questions to mostatefair@mda.mo.gov.

For Your Simmental Needs Contact One of These Missouri Breeders… Durham Simmental Farms Your Source for Quality Simmental in Central Missouri

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Semen, embryos and foundation stock available at the ranch P.O. Box 3832 • Joplin, MO 64803 Phone: 417-437-0911 • Fax: 316-856-2338 E-mail: scorsej@steaksalive.com Web Page: http://www.steaksalive.com

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SMS Heifer Program has Stood Test of Time Source: Eldon Cole, MU Extension livestock specialist Shortly after the recent Missouri Show-Me-Select Bred Heifer Sale in southwest Missouri, a newcomer to the program, asked Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension a question. “What can I do to improve my SMS heifers?” “I suspect his question is not unique to him. I’d like to think that any participant in this value-added program for beef cattle aspires to improve the heifers they offer for sale,” said Cole. When the Show-Me-Select effort began in 1996 three objectives were set forth. They were: implement a Total Quality Management strategy to on-farm heifer development; enhance marketing opportunities for and add value to Missouri-raised heifers; provide a reliable source of quality replacements based on management, reproduction and genetics. Nineteen years later those objectives or goals still apply.

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“The methods of reaching those goals have been upgraded as technology entered the picture. For instance, artificial insemination, heat synchronization, and fixed-time or appointment breeding are now used in a

majority of SMS heifers. I feel most consignors realize that AI is critical to attracting buyers, and it will only expand,” said Cole. Cole credits the SMS program with a greater understanding and acceptance of expected progeny differences (EPD). “In the early years of EPDs, cattlemen were skeptical that these numbers did not work or could be manipulated. Little by little, the SMS calving ease direct and birth weight EPD standards - which were required for a bull to qualify as a service sire — began to open people’s eyes. Folks saw the merit of them for calving ease and decided if they work for that trait, they might be a good predictor of growth, daughters’ milk production, carcass traits, profitability, and temperament.” Cole notes that SMS participants have seen a lot of needed genetic improvement and, perhaps equally important, have added the genomics to their vocabulary. Today, progressive SMS person use genomics to advance the heifers to the Show-Me-Plus classification. “This is done via hair or blood sampling to get a better picture of the heifers’ genetic makeup. In addition to the heifers own genomic profile, the service sire should have

his EPDs enhanced with the DNA test. This improves his EPD accuracy to appear he is already had from 10 to 24 progeny recorded through his association’s program,” said Cole. “These tools help operations keep pace with the technology trends that go with the program. You can either do the bare minimum or step-out and try such items as fetal sexing or genomic predictions.”

their cattle while the commercial person must sharpen their salesmanship.

At the end of the day, most participants measure their improvement by the money after the sale. Cole says a simple way to do that is to divide your heifer’s average price by the average of the heifers in the sale and multiply that by 100. The answer is a ratio with 100 being average, just like a weaning weight ratio.

The next round of sales in the SMS program will be in May when fall-calvers will be sold.

“If you get over 100, that indicates you are better than the average on heifer price in the sale,” said Cole. “However, if you consistently find your ratio is much below 100, there’s work to do.”

“The Show-Me-Select heifer program has stood the test of time. New participants can use technology as it comes through research to improve the heifers they are producing,” said Cole.

For more information, contact any of the MU Extension livestock specialists in southwest Missouri: Eldon Cole in Lawrence County, (417) 466-3102; Andy McCorkill in Dallas County at (417) 345-7551; Dr. Randy Wiedmeier, in Howell County at (417) 256-2391; or Dr. Patrick Davis in Cedar County at (417) 276-3313.

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FIELD NOTES with Wes Tiemann

New Start for Cattlemen Most of us will use the New Year as a starting point to make change, correction, or resolution. I would suppose that most of us have had all the change and correction in the market place that we care to see. It was inevitable that we would see a correction in price at some point. However, we would have preferred not to have to handle all that financial and emotional up and down in one year. If you don’t raise corn, you certainly have a neighbor who does. Seeing the similar struggle in that market prepared most for what we are seeing today on the cattle side. Most producers I see are not shocked at a turnaround, they just wish it hadn’t happened so quickly. Sound advice I hear from the guys in it for the long haul is to stay in the market and play steady; you will catch the highs and the lows. The only thing that remains the same is change.

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November through early January is always an exciting time of the year for bred heifer sales in the state. Sure, we didn’t blow the lights out like last year. But, in my opinion, they have held their own for how many are on the market. As you see the reports, most “value added” or “special” heifer sales have been anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 in range with most falling around the $2,300 mark.

Commercial bred heifers selling through the Missouri Angus Advantage Plus Sale at Jones Brothers Livestock, Marshall, MO.

An increasing trend has been fetal sexing. It has been fun to bet on what will bring more. Turns out, most of

MCA Manager of Strategic Solutions the time, it’s a wash either way. Giving the buyers more tools is commonplace in any business, and the heifer development sector is no different. Time will tell how many heifers will find new homes and how many will stay and calve at home. There is a good chance that a few folks will be watching heifers that hadn’t planned on it. The upside to that is they have the factory. When this thing swings again the factory owners will be in great shape.

See you at the sale.

SALE REPORTS SEMO Performance Tested Bull Sale

Fink Beef Genetics

19 Angus Bulls................................................Avg. $4,214 3 Red Angus Bulls...........................................Avg. $3,400 1 SimAngus Bull ............................................Avg. $3,000 7 Charolais Bulls.............................................Avg. $3,014 30 Total ..........................................................Avg. $3,798

161 Angus Bulls .............................................Avg. $7,509 156 Charolais Bulls.........................................Avg. $6,387

Oct. 23, 2015 Farmington, MO

The National Braunvieh Sale Oct. 23, 2015 Kansas City, MO

13 Open Heifers ............................................Avg. $3,458 6 Bulls ............................................................Avg. $6,000 3 Bred Heifers ................................................Avg. $4,467 3 Pairs.............................................................Avg. $5,467 2 Cows ...........................................................Avg. $2,800 1 Flush ...........................................................Avg. $4,700 2 Pregnancies .................................................Avg. $4,375 9 Embryos .........................................................Avg. $384

Spur Ranch Oct. 23, 2015 Vinita, OK

119 2-Year-Old Angus Bulls ..........................Avg. $5,784 19 Yearling Angus Bulls ................................Avg. $5,318 132 Fall Calving Bred/Pairs ..........................Avg. $3,088 125 Spring Bred Heifers ................................Avg. $2,340

Mead Farms Oct. 24, 2015 Versailles, MO

127 Angus Bulls..............................................Avg. $4,782 15 Charolais Bulls .........................................Avg. $4,400 7 Red Angus Bulls ..........................................Avg. $3,521 3 Hereford Bulls .............................................Avg. $5,183 149 Total ........................................................Avg. $4,789

American Royal Junior Premium Auction Oct. 25, 2015 Kansas City, MO

Baker Angus Nov. 1, 2015 Butler, MO

46 Angus Bulls................................................Avg. $5,810 18 Bred Heifers...............................................Avg. $2,839 20 Fall Pairs.....................................................Avg. $3,910 23 Spring Pairs................................................Avg. $4,814

Jamison Herefords & Quarter Horses Nov. 6, 2015 Quniter, KS

40 Spring Bred Herefords ..............................Avg. $4,788 15 Open Hereford Heifers .............................Avg. $3,100 120 Spring Bred Commercial Heifers ...........Avg. $2,208 94 Horses .......................................................Avg. $4,434

Genetrust at Chimney Rock Brangus Nov. 6, 2015 Batesville, AR

18 Spring Pairs ...............................................Avg. $9,236 2 Bred Cows ..................................................Avg. $4,000 26 Bred Heifers ..............................................Avg. $7,769 6 Donors ......................................................Avg. $16,208 40 Open Heifers ............................................Avg. $5,512 35 18 Month Bulls .........................................Avg. $6,864 106 Yearling Bulls ..........................................Avg. $6,516

Double A Limousin Nov. 7, 2015 El Dorado Springs, MO

22 Females .....................................................Avg. $4,762

Pitts Angus

Nov. 7, 2015 Hermitage, MO

65 Angus Bulls ...............................................Avg. $3,385 45 Females .....................................................Avg. $4,360

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Grand Champion Steer .............................Avg. $160,000 Res Grand Steer.........................................Avg. $140,000 Grand Champion Hog ................................Avg. $43,000 Res Grand Hog ............................................Avg. $10,000 Grand Champion Lamb ..............................Avg. $32,000 Res Grand Lamb ...........................................Avg. $5,000 Grand Champion Goat ...............................Avg. $32,000 Res Grand Goat .............................................Avg. $3,000

Oct. 28, 2015 Randolph, KS

SALE REPORTS CONTINUED Bowling Ranch

Frank/Hazelrigg

34 Hereford Bulls ...........................................Avg. $4,338 11 Red Angus Bulls ........................................Avg. $4,232 7 Hereford Spring Pairs..................................Avg. $4,793 5 Hereford Fall Pairs ......................................Avg. $3,450 12 Hereford Spring Bred Females .................Avg. $3,050 9 Commercial Fall Pairs ................................Avg. $2,700 64 Commercial Spring Bred Heifers .............Avg. $2,163

56 Angus Bulls................................................Avg. $4,274 3 Sim Angus Bulls...........................................Avg. $4,166 31 Open Heifers.............................................Avg. $3,264 9 Bred Heifers.................................................Avg. $2,544 4 Bred Cows....................................................Avg. $2,625 20 Fall Pairs.....................................................Avg. $3,325 1 Flush............................................................Avg. $5,800 1 Pregnancy.....................................................Avg. $4,800

Nov. 10, 2015 Newkirk, OK

Moser Ranch Nov. 14, 2015 Wheaton, KS

101 Sim Angus, Simmental, Angus Bulls ......Avg. $6,300

Show Me Select Heifer Sale

Nov. 28, 2015 Kingsville, MO

216 Spring Bred Heifers.................................Avg. $2,311

Butchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angus

Show Me Select Heifer Sale

35 Angus Bulls................................................Avg. $3,365 37 Angus Females...........................................Avg. $3,001

195 Spring Bred Heifers.................................Avg. $2,386

Ridder Farms

Nov. 21, 2015 Kirksville, MO

Show Me Polled Hereford Classic Nov. 21, 2015 Windsor, MO

6 Hereford Bulls..............................................Avg. $4,117 53 Hereford Females.......................................Avg. $4,240

Sydensticker Genetics Nov. 21, 2015 Mexico, MO

105 Yearling Bulls...........................................Avg. $6,822 63 Bull Calves.................................................Avg. $6,257 87 Yearling Heifers.........................................Avg. $4,551 40 Heifer Calves.............................................Avg. $3,158 66 Fall Pairs.....................................................Avg. $5,677 35 Spring Bred Cows......................................Avg. $3,343 37 Bred Heifers...............................................Avg. $5,581

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Show Me Select Heifer Sale

Nov. 20, 2015 Carthage, MO

293 Spring Bred Heifers.................................Avg. $2,477

Nov. 22, 2015 Fulton, MO

145 Commercial Spring Bred Heifers............Avg. $2,378

Dalebanks Angus Nov. 21, 2015 Eureka, KS

125 Angus Bulls..............................................Avg. $6,200

Nov. 28, 2015 Jackson, MO

Nov. 28, 2015 Hermann, MO

10 Open Heifers.............................................Avg. $4,279 10 Bred Heifers...............................................Avg. $3,861 1 Bull...............................................................Avg. $4,800 7 Bred Cows....................................................Avg. $2,571 5 Spring Pairs..................................................Avg. $4,580 10 Fall Pairs.....................................................Avg. $3,375 1 ET Choice....................................................Avg. $4,600

Show Me Select Heifer Sale Dec. 5, 2015 Fruitland, MO

133 Spring Bred Heifers.................................Avg. $2,374

Wright Charolais Dec. 5, 2015 Kearney, MO

10 Open Heifers...........................................Avg. $11,550 20 Bred Heifers..............................................Avg. $4,708 19 Bred Cows..................................................Avg. $5,037 2 Pairs...........................................................Avg. $17,750 93 Commercial Baldy Bred Heifers................Avg. $2,167

Northeast Mo. Show Me Select Heifer Sale Dec. 12, 2015 Palmyra, MO

319 Spring Bred Heifers.................................Avg. $2,397

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Tom Brink Named CEO of Red Angus Association of America Source: Red Angus Association of America Denton, Texas – Tom Brink, Brighton, Colorado, has been named CEO of the Red Angus Association of America. President Kim Ford made the announcement November 24th at the Association headquarters in Denton. She noted the extensive selection process, the approval of the Board of Directors and is looking forward to the future of the breed and the organization. “This is an invigorating time for the Red Angus breed. Tom brings incredible industry knowledge and experience to our organization, and he also possesses the skills and character, along with innovative and synergistic thinking to propel our breed into a new era,” said Ford. Brink brings a wealth of beef industry experience to the RAAA, previously serving several top organizations in-

cluding Cattle-Fax, American Gelbvieh Association, J & F Oklahoma Holdings, Inc., ( JBS Five Rivers Feeding, LLC) and most recently as the founder and president of Top Dollar Angus. “I am looking forward to the opportunity and the challenge to bring the Red Angus breed to the forefront of the beef industry in this country and beyond,” said Brink. “Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle have much to offer ranchers and cattle feeders in terms of profit-driven traits which result in high-quality, nutritious and wholesome beef for today’s demanding consumer.” The Red Angus breed has the genetics to successfully contribute and excel in all segments of the beef industry, from cow-calf and stocker operations to feedlot and finishing phases of the business. Brink holds three degrees from Kansas State University; a Bachelor’s of animal sciences and industry (1983) and Master’s of Science in animal science and industries (1985), and a Master’s in agricultural economics (1987).

Brink will begin in his role mid-January.

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He and his wife Mindy have four grown children; Erin (26), Austin (24), and twins Dylan and Coltin (20).

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JANUARY 2016

ADM - AMPT....................................... 21 American Angus Association................. 41 American Hereford Association............. 45 Bonebrake Herefords............................. 48 Bradley 3 Ranch.................................... 19 Breezin’ B Simmentals........................... 55 Buffalo Livestock Market....................... 67 Butler Polled Herefords.......................... 48 Callaway Livestock Center Inc............... 38 Carswell-Nichols.................................... 49 CattleMax.............................................. 18 Central Missouri Sales Co..................... 67 Circle A Angus Ranch....................... 3, 39 Classified................................................ 77 Clearwater Farm.................................... 39 Crooked Creek Angus Sale.................... 15 Crystalyx................................................ 35 Deer Creek Cattle Co............................ 53 Double R Cattle Co............................... 55 Durham Simmental Farms.................... 55 DuVall Herefords................................... 46 Eastern Missouri Commission Co......... 67 Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri...... 37 FCS of Missouri..................................... 80 Galaxy Beef LLC................................... 39

Gerloff Farms......................................... 39 GrassWorks Manufacturing Hay Hauler....................................... 73 GrassWorks Manufacturing Weed Wiper...................................... 25 Green’s Welding & Sales........................ 34 Gregory Polled Herefords...................... 48 Hampton Feedlot................................... 22 Harriman Santa Fe................................ 50 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus............... 31, 39 Hoover Angus Farm............................... 52 Iowa Beef Expo...................................... 61 Iowa Beef Expo - Iowa Angus Association........................................ 60 Iowa Beef Expo - Simmental Sale.......... 61 J&N Black Herefords............................. 65 Jamison Hereford Sale........................... 47 Jauer Dependable Genetics................... 54 Jim’s Motors........................................... 35 JJ Skyline Angus..................................... 39 Joplin Regional Stockyards.................... 57 Kingsville Livestock Auction.................. 63 Laughlin Angus...................................... 39 Legend Lespedeza.................................. 78 Loonan Stock Farm................................ 51

Lucas Cattle Co..................................... 55 Marshall & Fenner Farms...................... 39 MCA Brand Wall Page.......................... 75 MCA Convention Trade Show Vendors........................................ 71-72 MCA County Leadership Conference........................................ 36 MCA Member Benefits.......................... 66 MCA Membership Form....................... 74 McBee Cattle Co................................... 40 McPherson Concrete Products.............. 77 Mead Cattle Co..................................... 33 Mead Farms........................................... 39 Merial - Long Range............................. 11 Merry Meadows Simmental.................. 55 Missouri Angus Association................... 39 Missouri Angus Breeders....................... 39 Missouri Beef Industry Council............. 43 Missouri Simmental Association............ 55 Missouri Simmental Breeders................ 55 Missouri Valley Commission Co............ 67 MO-KAN Livestock Market.................. 32 MultiMIN USA..................................... 13 Nation Polled Herefords......................... 46 Nevada Sale Barn.................................. 32 Nichols Farm.......................................... 79 Ogden Horsecreek Ranch...................... 39 Ory’s Red Angus.................................... 25 Oval F Ranch......................................... 55 Pinegar Limousin................................... 23 Priairie Creek Angus (IL)....................... 58 Reed Farms............................................ 44 River Creek ........................................... 59 RLE Simmental..................................... 55 Seedstock Plus........................................ 56 Sellers Feedlot........................................ 63 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle.................... 55 South Central Regional Stockyards....... 36 Steaks Alive............................................ 55 Superior Steel Sales................................ 10 Sydenstricker Genetics........................... 39 Triple C, Inc........................................... 38 Valley Oaks Angus........................... 29, 39 Weiker Angus Ranch.............................. 39 Wheeler & Sons Livestock Market......... 61 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate............ 57 Mike Williams........................................ 57 Wright Charolais Sale.............................. 9 Y-Tex........................................................ 2 Zeitlow Distributing............................... 76

JANUARY 2016