Missouri Beef Cattleman June 2016 by Missouri Beef Cattleman

CONTENTS

June 2016

FEATURES 9

MCA All-Breeds Junior Show June 10-12, 2016 State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Missouri

Genetic Geography

Trade Mission: Panama

Analyzing Genetic Data by Environment

An Account of the MDA Beef Cattle Trade Mission to Panama

MEMBER NEWS 6 26 56

Association Update County News Beef Checkoff News

Genetic Geography

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MCA President’s Perspective Summer Begins

CattleWomen’s Corner

Beef Cattle Thoughts from the Recliner: Dale Watson

Father’s Day and CattleWomen

Media Articles

MCA All-Breed Junior Show

Capitol Update

On the Edge of Common Sense: Baxter Black

Session Summary

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Newborn Troubles

Straight Talk: Mike Deering

Field Notes: Wes Tiemann

What’s in it for me?

Felt or Straw

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MCA Website: www.mocattle.com

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New MCA Members Red Angus News LMA News: Fly In NCBA News Sale Calendar Advertiser’s Index

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

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2016 MCA Officers

Keith Stevens, President 417-326-4673 • 4740 S. 85th Rd., Bolivar, MO 65613 Butch Meier, President-Elect 573-270-4185 • 2013 Co. Rd. 330, Jackson, MO 63755 Greg Buckman, Vice-President 573-696-3911 • 14601 N Rt U, Hallsville, MO 65255 Matt Hardecke, Treasurer 636-226-4481 • 19102 Skymeadows Dr., Wildwood, MO 63069 David Dick, Secretary 660-826-0031 • 23529 Anderson School Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301

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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: Bruce Mershon, 10015 Windsor Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 • 816-525-1954 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 • 417-461-3139

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Brad Arnold, Drexel, MO Acacia Artis, Sikeston, MO Stella Bahr, Stockton, MO Andrew Baumgarth Jr., Catawissa, MO Darrell Benne, Auxvasse, MO Max Brungard, Marshfield, MO Kallie Cloud, Carthage, MO Ethan Daehler, Higginsville, MO Allison Dillard, St. Mary, MO Jon D. & Kim D. Edwards, Alma, MO Eric Farran, Rogersville, MO Dennis Fehr, Novinger, MO Roger & Willis Fischer, Fulton, MO Lance Fort, Martinsburg, MO William & Nedra Fox, Stockton, MO Scott Gibbs, Columbia, MO Dean Gibson, Tipton, MO Lauren Gifford, Licking, MO Kylee Glacklin, Grain Valley, MO John & Pam Gladbach, Marceline, MO Jonathan Haas, Fayette, MO Laura Hardecke, Owensville, MO Joshua Harlan, Mexico, MO Trudy Jo Harman, Steelville, MO Noah Harness, Chilhowee, MO

Harrison Hicks, Wildwood, MO Kari Hitt, Scott City, MO Steve & Mary Hitt, Scott City, MO Luke Jackson, Cameron, MO Trevor Jaco, Whitewater, MO Richard, Rosalind & Jeanne North, Hillsboro, MO Cohen Kelsey, Novinger, MO Alex Kleinsorge, Middletown, Mo Clara Lackman, St. Thomas, MO Dorothy Lackman, St. Thomas, MO A. Glenn & Shelly Liepe, Seymour, MO Carl Linnenbringer, Auxvasse, MO Tanya Long, Bevier, MO Gary Lowe, Farmington, MO Samantha Lowman, Cape Girardeau, MO Wayne Martin, Marshfield, MO Charles Maxfield, Butler, MO Nathan McGhee, Bloomfield, MO Allison Meyer, Columbia, MO Rex Meyer, Jackson, MO Celeste Midyett, Cape Girardeau, MO Elizabeth Owens, Cape Girardeau, MO Byron Peters, Waverly, MO Bernard Proffer, Jackson, MO

Caleb Randolph, Queen City, MO Dakota Reckman, Cape Girardeau, MO Stephani & Rusty Rice Jim Robertson, Kirksville, MO Joe & Barbara Scheffer, Millersville, MO Madeline Scrivener, Leeton, MO Tavia Seymour, Knob Noster, MO Lisa Shelton, Sedgewickville, MO Dennis Shultheiss, Kirksville, MO Daniel Smith, Gibbs, MO Rick & Beth Smith, Oldfield, MO Rylee Smith, Oldfield, MO Wade Smith, Oldfield, MO George Sparks, Hurdland, MO Rod Talley, Mexico, MO Katie Theros, Cape Girardeau, MO Gary & Meredith Vickers, Seymour, MO Jason Walther, Jackson, MO Julie Weathers, Cape Girardeau, MO LaRea Williams, Clinton, MO Jordan Winningham, New Franklin, MO Karisa Wright, Rogersville, MO Jeff Zerr, Hermann, MO Sam Zimmerman, Weableau, MO

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President’s

Perspective

with Keith Stevens

Summer Begins June is a very busy time with a lot of opportunities to get involved in the future of our cattle industry. It is the start of the summer season and county and regional fair season, ending with the Missouri State Fair in August. These fairs give us many chances to showcase the cattle industry and support our youth.

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June 10-12th will be the newly combined event for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association at the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. We will be starting off on the 10th with the annual MCA All-Breeds Junior Show that continues to grow each year and will run through the 12th. The new twist will be moving our June MCA Board Meeting to the 11th and holding the Annual Cattlemen’s Steak Fry that evening. This PAC fundraiser and celebration of the previous year’s successes also continues to grow each year, which led to the idea of combining these MCA events into one great weekend.

We will be moving the Cattlemen’s Steak Fry to the Agriculture Building this year to be able to handle the larger crowd, as we pretty well reached maximum capacity last year. The exciting thing is the event will be changing from a Thursday evening to a Saturday night event. This should allow for more folks to come out and enjoy a great steak dinner and evening out, along with a chance to bid on auction items and spend the evening with, what I believe, are some of the finest people in the state.

2016 President This is a great opportunity to come out early or stay till the 12th and enjoy the cattle show that will feature the young folks that are the future of our industry. This will also create a chance for those involved in the show to attend the Steak Fry as well. The PAC auction will allow us to raise funds to help make sure the right agriculture-friendly and supportive legislators make it to capitol. This, in turn, will help our young folks to stay involved and take our industry to new levels in the future. Our PAC funds continue to grow at great strides, but the need grows at an even greater rate, as the anti-agriculture groups that have what appears to be unlimited funding from the people that they have confused and mislead, continue to fight against everything we support and believe in. Grab your spouse, families, date, or neighbors and let’s head to Sedalia to watch and support our young folks as they show the hard work and time they put into their animals. Then, enjoy an evening of great food, raffles, and silent and live auctions all along with the company of the finest folks you will find anywhere, as we work together to reach new levels of success for our PAC and the future of Missouri’s No. 1 industry.

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Red Angus Tag Program Breaks Sales Records The oldest USDA Process Verified Program in existence, the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program, which cattlemen have come to recognize quickly with the distinctive yellow tag that denotes Red Angus-genetic feeder calves, is setting new sales records. For the first quarter of calendar year 2016, all past sales records have been broken. Chessie Garrett, program coordinator, reports the FCCP program sold 81,150 tags, a 30 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

ranchers and cattle feeders by allowing them to capture additional value in the marketplace by positively identifying Red Angus-sired calves. FCCP enrollment is free and the only cost is the 99¢ dangle tag or $3 EID-dangle tag combination.

The FCCP is an age, source and genetic verification program. Although now 22 years old, this USDA-verified program continues to be popular with farmers,

“This is an exciting achievement for the Red Angus breed,” said Ford. “Red Angus cattle can and do make a positive difference in every segment of the beef indus-

Kim Ford, president of the Red Angus Association of America, said that this news signals the positive impact that the breed is having on the beef industry.

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try. Cattlemen and women are finding real, economic value by tagging their calves sired by Red Angus bulls. That distinctive yellow tag quickly shows its potential to buyers in the marketplace. Red Angus calves are proving their value at the ranch as a replacement female and in the feedlot, yielding a valuable, high-quality beef carcass.â&#x20AC;? The FCCP program was first established in 1994 and has now enrolled well over 2 million head of Red Angus-influenced calves in the program. Kansas State

University recently completed an independent study that utilized sales data from Superior Livestock Auction on over 3 million head of cattle. As published in the Journal of Animal Science, their findings showed a significant preference and price advantage given to those steer calves identified as Red Angus. Additional research completed and presented at the Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science meeting in March in Des Moines, Iowa, showed a significant price advantage for Red Angus heifer calves over all other breeds and breed crosses. For more information about the program, enrollment requirements or to purchase tags, contact Chessie Garrett, program coordinator at chessie@redangus.org or (940) 387â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3502 Ext. 2.

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The Red Angus Association of America serves the beef industry by enhancing and promoting the competitive advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. For more information, visit redangus.org.

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Missouri Red Angus Association News Missouri Junior Red Angus Officers and Advisors Named

Missouri Red Angus Officers and Directors

MBCJune2014b.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/15 5:09 PM Page 38 A new team of Officers and Advisors has been assembled to make up the Missouri Junior Red Angus AssociPRESIDENT - Mark Garges • Diamond G Red Angus ation. Cameron, MO • 816-248-6275 markgarges@yahoo.com Junior Officers are as follows: SECRETARY - Kelly Massey • Massey Land & Cattle Junior President - August Bertz Cabool, MO • 417.962.0181 Junior Vice President - Brett Sartin kmassey.moredangus@gmail.com Junior Secretary - Rylee Smith TREASURER Junior Treasurer - Marcus Martin Matt Boatright • Maplewood Acres Farm Missouri Junior Red Angus Advisors are: Sandy Bailey, Sedalia, MO • 660.826.1880 • mboatrig@gmail.com Gregg Bailey, and Susan Smydra NE DIRECTOR Patrick McCarty • Kirksville, MO • 660-341-4445 Plans to exhibit Red Angus cattle are already in the SE DIRECTOR works for upcoming shows, including: NAJRAE, Ozark Charles Massey • Cabool, MO • 417-962-0181 Empire Fair, Missouri State Fair and NAILE. SW DIRECTOR Gregg Bailey • Mt. Vernon, MO • 417-236-3899 If you have an interest in joining the Missouri Junior NW DIRECTOR Red Angus Association, or need more information about Scott Liebhart • Maryville, MO • 660.562.3481 membership and upcoming Junior events, visit the MisDIRECTOR AT LARGE souri Red Angus Association website at: Dan Lacy • Drexel, MO • 816-657-2462 http://www.missouriredangus.com/juniors.html or contact one of the MOJRAA Officers or Advisors.

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Owners: Glenn and Randy Brown 417-325-6292 • 16651 Highway Y • Diamond, MO 64840 General Manager: Jeff Cooper 417-483-6482 Ranch Foreman: Burley Sparlin 417-437-5078 • Herdsman: Jarrod Todd 417-846-3248

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Diamante Red Angus Ranch has been operating just west of Diamond Mo. Since 1999. From the beginning we have worked to produce the best Red Angus cattle that we could. Utilizing an AI program, purchasing herd bulls, and females from some of the oldest and best known names in the breed, names such as Ludvigson, James Red Angus, Neo-Sho Stock Farms, Parker, RA Brown and many others has allowed us through selective breeding to develop the herd that we have today. We develop and sell by private treaty all of our bull production at the ranch. The bulls are on a rationed feed program and are allowed to fully develop so they will have the stamina to hold up with a large herd of cows. We strive to produce a large percentage of “heifer bulls”, and our bulls EPD’s will show it by ranking in the top percentage of the breed in all categories. From time to time we will have females for sale, but not on a regular basis. Should you be in need of one or more bulls that will not melt on you, but will be ready and able to get the job done, give us a call and take a look at what we have to offer.

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COUNTY NEWS SEMO Cattlemen The SEMO Cattlemen participated in the third annual KWKZ Farm Show on March 11 and 12. KWKZ has been supportive of our chapter giving us hours of air time through many interviews. This year over 400 vendors participated and we were glad to have the Missouri Beef Industry Council by our side as well.

See What’s Happening in Your County

In closing, I would like to leave you with a little Native American wisdom. “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, but borrow it from our children.” “The past is your lesson, the present is your gift, and the future is your motivation.

SEMO Cattlemen went with the theme used at the MCA Convention “Make Your Own Brand,” for our booth space. The past was shown with a cattle drive video and a large print of the Shawnee Trail, the first cattle drive into Missouri. The present was displayed by showing current SEMO activities. The future was displayed by the MBIC by providing information about the beef industry. We provided that the future of the beef industry was held in consumer understanding of our products, not only through food quality, but also by products as well. We appreciate the help we received at the booth from Taylor Tuttle, Director of Education and Marketing, and Davin Althoff, CFO, of the Missouri Beef Industry Council. Also, the Missouri Collegiate CattleWomen pitched in with Tegan Schnurbush, Maddie Grant, and Kaitlin Epperson.

Picture L:R Tegan Schnurbusch, Taylor Tuttle, Maddie Grant, Kaitlin Epperson

Farm Day

April 27, 2016, marked the 21st consecutive year for the SEMO Cattlemen to sponsor Farm Day. Farm Day is an educational event for area 3rd grade students to learn about where their food and fiber for daily living comes

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This event attracted over 930 students, 200+ adults, and 65+ volunteers. The event was hosted by Flickerwood Arena, long-time SEMO Cattleman, and part of the founding organization, Mark Boardman. A big thanks to our many volunteers who helped and to Butch Meier for organizing the event.

Southwest Missouri Cattlemen from and how it is produced on local farms. Students visited ten stations: beef, corn, dairy, soybean, pork, bees, poultry, forestry, soil and water, food product tasting and agriculture tourism. Stations discussing animal agriculture included live animals for the students to view and the opportunity to pet some species! Topics were an interactive presentation for students, teachers, and parents to learn about the different aspects of agriculture and how they fit together to provide food and other products that are used in our everyday life. The increasing age of the average farmer is an indicator younger generations are becoming more and more removed from agriculture. With fewer children learning about agriculture firsthand, the need for this event and others like it will only strengthen.

May 3 was a beautiful day in the Ozarks, so attendance at the May meeting was down in the 50 to 60 person range. We met at the University of Missouri Southwest Research Center near Mt. Vernon. Following the grilled steak/potluck supper, president Keith Hankins opened the meeting. The first speaker was MCA president, Keith Stevens, Bolivar. He focused his remarks on the increased participation of youth in the Missouri Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. Schools mentioned with active chapters now are Missouri State, Truman State, Southeast Missouri State, University of Central Missouri, plus the College of the Ozarks. The latter does not have an official affiliate, but they cooperate with the Taney County Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. He also spoke on MFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair Share Program for 2016. (Continued on page 28)

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Mike Deering, MCA’s executive vice-president led off his comments by thanking the members for their attendance and help in boosting MCA’s membership. He outlined three priority items MCA supported in the legislature this session. Questions were raised about the various legislators from the area’s counties support along with the veto possibilities. He pointed out that MCA’s legislative actions are for the next and future generations who will be producing food for the world. The business meeting was brief and included updating the grill crew’s busy schedule ranging from youth fairs to political events and a National Hot Rod event in Springfield. Dustin Schnake, Region 7 Vice-President, urged attendance at the next day’s Cowboy’s-at-the-Capitol. Several indicated they planned to attend. This was the last meeting of the winter series and the next scheduled monthly meeting will be September 6. A tour is planned for Barry County in August or September.

Polk County The Polk County Cattlemen met at Smith’s Restaurant May 12th for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Stanek, who led us in the Pledge to the Flag. Sponsors for the meeting were the Bank of Bolivar, and Conco of Willard. Thanks so much to those sponsors. The program for the evening was USDA Starting Farmers and USDA Disaster Programs. Karen Stillings gave an extensive, detailed report about what is needed to qualify for these programs. She said in 2015 our area received almost seventy inches of rain for the year, with 10-13 inches of that coming the last part of December. This is 21 inches above normal. Thus far , we have only received 7.96, which is 7.27 inches below normal for our area. Brian Allison also talked with us about some of the loan programs he has available at the Bank of Bolivar, and some of their interest rates on savings accounts. He said we should let his bank find the right solution for any and all of our borrowing or savings needs. Josh Hawley, who is campaigning for the office of Missouri attorney general, was present at this meeting as well. Board member, Howard Hardecke gave him a resounding endorsement as one who will work for farmers and cattlemen alike.

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The younger generation receives attention from grandmother Christine Lewis and Pat Daniels. Mother , Rebecca Mettler is in the background.

Please plan to attend the June meeting taking place on June 9. Check your mailbox for your county notice with more details! We hope to see you then.

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guests of this yearly affair continues to hold strong and true.

March 19th, 2016 marked the 4th Annual Lincoln/Pike County Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Dinner & Dance. Members and guests packed the Millwood Knights of Columbus Hall eager for good food and good times!

The evening was capped off by a live band, playing a steady mixture of modern country and old classics. Folks mingled and danced the night away, putting the finishing touches on another tremendous showing for the Lincoln/Pike County Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Thank you, to all those who attended for your donations and your support! You are what makes this success possible.

The evening began with a social hour, where an open bar kept the mood light and the cups full. Several tables were full with silient auction items, from gift cards and baskets to wall decorations. President Dusty Thornhill kept the crowd informed, as a 50/50 drawing was held, and multiple rifles were raffled off. Appropriately, all those in attendance were treated to a delicious ribeye steak dinner, served by our loyal cattlemen members. State Regional Vice President Mike Henderson was in attendance that evening as well, and the association had special intentions for him and the association’s statewide efforts. On behalf of the bi-county association, Mike was presented a check for $2,500.00 to be given to the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Political Action Committee (PAC) Fund. Henderson spoke briefly on the incredible turnout the evening had provided and the wonderful work the local association has done thus far.

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The best of the evening shined bright when 23 local high school students and college attendants gathered at the stage to be recognized as 2016 scholarships recipients. The Lincoln/Pike County Missouri Cattlemen’s Association was proud and honored to award over $25,000.00 in scholarships this year. Vice President Taylor Braungardt took the mic to personally announce each recipient, with the top tier of 5 recipients each receiving $2,000.00. Recipients were (in no particular order, pictured): Taylor Eisenbath, Sara Van Ausdal, Ally Grote, Jessica Hoelting, Brandelyn Martin, Mary Burkemper, Alex Boedeker, Lance Dixon, Dalton Mckenney, Kaylee Calvin, Brandon Franz, Ashley Waddell, Clayton Carroll, Matthew Schroer, Austin Fleming, Cody Ankrom, Tara O’Brien, Caitlyn McGuire, Kelliane Mitchell, Caroline Knight, Katie St. Pierre, Karissa Skibinski, and Sheyana Curtis. Furthermore, these young men and women were on hand to help serve and work the hall for the evening meal, giving the guests a firsthand look at the families and faces our organization is impacting. This has turned into a nice tradition between the recipients and the association on an annual basis.

Next came the live auction, which always draws plenty of attention and support. Pedal tractors, seed beans, St. Louis Cardinals tickets, a chainsaw, mineral feeders, ½ side of beef, booze wagons, rifles, and a Yeti cooler were amongst the items auctioned off; the list was incredible! The genorosity and support from the members and

Vernon County The Vernon County Cattlemen held their April monthly meeting in the FCS Financial meeting room. Count on Us catered the meal, and members brought desserts to share. Approximately 40 people were in attendance. Dr. Phillip Witt, Director of Nevada Regional Technical Center, presented plans for NRTC’s Life Science Center. There are lots of exciting plans in the works for this school farm property. Tommy Wait gave the treasurer’s report with results of our recent banquet. It was another huge success thanks to all our donors and bidders! Jane Westerhold reported on plans for the upcoming National Beef Month in May. Members enjoyed judging the 2nd grade coloring contest entries received to date. Several nice promotional beef gift items have been received from MBIC to be awarded during the month. These items were on display for members to view. Sets of five hot pads and meat thermometers will be given to each Vernon County public school’s FACS program as part of Beef Month. Radio and Facebook will also both be used to promote this. Vernon County Cattlemen will host the May Chamber of Commerce luncheon May 13. We expect a crowd between 30 and 40 people. Kent and Kathy Abele will prepare the meal. The cattlemen will do a brief presentation for the group and help with serving. Members were polled to see if there is any interest in getting Vernon County Cattlemen T-shirts or polos made to wear to our group events, such as Bushwhacker Days, Vernon County Youth Fair, State Fair Beef House, etc. It was decided to pursue this. Jessica Sloniker and Michelle Westerhold will send out size and price information soon. Brad Hurst mentioned funding efforts in the works for Ozark Empire Fair’s supreme female drive. Seven scholarship applications have been received. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

South Central Missouri Cattlemen It was a beautiful day for a “Field Day Gathering” in Oregon County. Over 40 members and potential members made their way to Barry and Marge Slayton’s Simangus farm. Marge started us off with a delicious brisket lunch. After lunch and fellowship, Barry started explaining his operation. He started us with how his farm is laid out. He has pastures with cool season grasses, but his focus is on warm season grasses, native and non-native. He uses Big Blue and Caucasian Bluestem, Bermuda, and Switch Grass. Barry is an avid quail hunter and a believer in these grasses for wildlife habitat and pasture grazing. We got on trailers and rode around to look at cattle, and he showed us an area where he just did a controlled burn to make more habitat for quail. Barry starts talking about his 10-year plan of his Red

Simangus genetics. You can tell he is very passionate about his breeding program and his cattle. He brought in a pen of young bulls for us to view that have been at a feedlot for testing with New Day Genetics. They surely attested to his great genetics. Barry’s pride showed the most as we stopped and looked at three bulls that are his future genetics. All three bulls are listed in the 2016 Allied Genetic Resources Guide. Two of which are in their top 1 percent to 5 percent of EPDs in the nation. It was an educational day for all. Field days are a great way to learn hands on how to improve our operations. Big thank you to Barry & Marge. And remember to thank a farmer.

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Macon County The Macon County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) has announced the winners of their annual scholarship program. This year, MCCA awarded $19,400 in scholarships to 27 high school seniors, college or technical school students in the amount of $600 each. Eight current college students with majors relating to agriculture received an additional $400 for a total of $1,000, each. Since 2001, MCCA has provided 264 scholarships to high school seniors, college and technical students. Total scholarship payouts have totaled $175,750 in the past sixteen years, which makes the scholarship program the largest of its type in the area. According to member Aaron Baker, the scholarship program is just one way the cattlemen are supporting youth in the county. “We are proud to support local youth by sponsoring activities at the county fair, charitable groups serving youth and industry interests and also providing funds for our junior organization,” Baker said. “Our future is only as strong as our youth.” The association raises the funds to provide annual scholarships through its banquet, auction, and “Texas Hold ‘em” Tournament in February.

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This year’s winners include seniors from the following high schools: Atlanta - Matt Howlett, Ashlea Pennington, Hayden Petre, Corey Smothers, Alicia Strausbaugh, Justin Howe and Garrett West; Bevier – Luke Long; Macon – Clarke Blodgett, Kayla Cason, Austin Clithero, Ethan Foster, Jocie Hogsett, Brett Lucas, Kayla Noyes, Mackenzie Riley, Abigail Seipel and Trevor Shrum; College or Technical School Students represented the following local high schools: Atlanta – Marty Halley, Christina Pennington; Home-schooled – Cooper Neill and Madeline Smith; La Plata – Jeana Noel; Macon – Breanna Gottman, Luke Mosley and Walter Schaefer;

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Macon County R-IV – Zachary Duncan. Eight students with majors related to agriculture received an additional $400 scholarship for a total award of $1,000: Marty Halley, Christina Pennington, Cooper Neill, Madeline Smith, Jeana Noel, Breanna Gottman, Walter Schaefer and Zachary Duncan. All applicants for this scholarship program must be current members of a Macon County 4-H Club, FFA Chapter, or Junior Cattlemen and/or have parents, grandparents, or a spouse that are current members of the Macon County Cattlemen’s Association. Applications were judged by an impartial committee; preference was given, but not limited to, students who plan a future related to agriculture. Macon High School leads in total scholarships received in the history of the program at 100, followed by: Atlanta (80), Macon County R-IV (34), La Plata (19), Bevier (11), Bucklin (5) and Other (15).

Dallas County Local cattle producers gathered at the O’Bannon Community Center in Buffalo on April 12th for the monthly meeting of the Dallas County Cattlemen’s Association (DCCA). Eighty-five members and guests enjoyed a brisket dinner sponsored by Multimin USA Inc. and catered by Brick House Smoked Meats. Representing Multimin was Mike Runner, technical sales representative for the company. Runner talked about Multimin 90, an injectable that targets stressful events that oral products do not. Whereas free-choice minerals offer the macro nutrients cattle need, Multimin 90 helps to bridge the gap by providing the trace micro nutrients required by the animal, according to Runner. He stressed that in studies done at Kansas State University, cows injected with Multimin 90 showed an improvement in calving percentage with improved pregnancy rates as well as better body condition scores. He added that it also has been documented that the product will increase semen quality in bulls. May 9th was a busy day for DCCA as our annual Fourth Grade Beef Field Day was held at the Stroud farm near Louisburg. We especially want to thank DCCA members Chuck and Gloria Stroud for hosting the event at their beautiful farm. The 130 students in attendance were rotated through seven learning stations and learned the complete story from the time a calf is born to how a hamburger ends up on their plates. We also want to thank Taylor Tuttle of MBIC for her great help with the event. We really appreciate MBIC for

making the grants available to county affiliates for promotions such as ours. Because of their support we were able to give out gift certificates for parents to buy beef and do some other things at our field day that we could not have done on our own. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time that day. Another nearby school has heard about our event and would like to be included next year, so, we look forward to making the day even bigger and better! Summer months will find us busy cooking at various events, supporting youth at the Buffalo Cow Camp and Dallas Co. Fair, and working in the Ozark Empire Fair Beef House and Missouri State Fair Beef House.

Bates County On April 30th the Bates County Cattlemen had their third fund raiser of the year. This one was at R&C Blackhawk Station in Adrian, Mo. A menu of KC strip steak sandwiches, beef burgers and smoked beef sandwiches was offered. The weather was nice and a good day was had. Our May meeting was held on the 10th in Appleton City, Mo. at the Farm House Kitchen, sponsored by A. C. Feed Service, Jim and Tammy Smith owners. After a brief talk by Mr. Smith thanking everyone for their participation and business, the guest speaker, Dr. David Hougland, DVM of the H & E Clinic was introduced. Dr. Hougland’s talk addressed the new Veterinarian Feed Directive (VFD) that becomes effective Jan. 1. 2017. Dr. Hougland covered what a VFD order is, how to obtain one, length of time covered by VFD and what your responsibility is as a client. Dr. Hougland emphasized the point this is the way the plan is at this time and changes may be made as implantation and usage occurs.

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Long, several years ago, purchased this rundown prairie farm and with lots of work and dedication have restored it to its original condition and beauty as seen by the first settlers to this area. Guest speaker was Jodie Riesner, Agronomist USDA NRCS. Tour guide was Elizabeth Hamilton-Steel who provided information about the various flowers and native grasses as the tour progressed around the prairie. Each year since restoration, by the Longs, a hay crop has been removed from this prairie. As one stands looking out over this Prairie, seeing what our forefathers saw when they arrived here you have to appreciate the love of nature, the unselfish dedication to future generations that Dr. and Mrs. Long have displayed here.

Our business meeting followed with a report on the new roof for the patio at the Beef House and the up coming health fair. Next member Carl Bettels, who has given unselfishly of himself to participate in “Cowboys at the Capitol” and other legislative action, pointed out the results of cattlemens’ involvement with three new bills that have been passed: 1. Taxes on disaster payments, 2011 & 2012; 2. Property taxes and ; 3. Farm liability responsibility. We want to thank him and the others that have participated in these legislative affairs. Next meeting will be June 14th at Wimfields in Adrian, Mo. Sponsor is Adrian Bank. JUNE 2016

On May 14th the Cattlemen were asked to cook for a luncheon “Lunch on the Prairie” sponsored by Briarwood Angus Farms. Briarwood Angus Farms is owned by members Dr. Curtis and Ann Long. Dr. and Mrs

LMA discussed Packers and Stockyards Act Modernization at D.C. Fly In Source: LMA KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) members and staff traveled to Washington D.C. for the 11th annual LMA D.C. Fly In. Approximately 40 people met with leaders in D.C. on issues that matter to the livestock marketing industry. Discussion centered on the need to update Packers and Stockyards Act requirements to keep up with 21st Century business practices. During meetings with legislators and legislative staff, LMA members detailed why modernization of the Packers and Stockyards Act is necessary for marketing businesses. Livestock market owners operate very different businesses than the dozen terminal stockyards that existed in major cities when the Packers and Stockyard Act was written in 1921. Additionally, banking practices have changed and technology has led to increased sales of livestock through online and video auctions. LMA is pursuing targeted changes to clarify that farmers and ranchers selling through online and video auctions are afforded the same protections as those that sell at a fixed-facility livestock market. Additionally, LMA would like to clarify that modern forms of electronic payments, such as Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers, can be used as an option to meeting Packers and Stockyard Act prompt payment requirements. The LMA also discussed how current payment protection options in the Packers and Stockyard Act are not

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providing sufficient protection for markets, farmers, or ranchers selling to livestock dealers. According to Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) data, from 1999 -2013, the average return on a livestock dealer bond claim is 15 cents per dollar. This is not including the Eastern Livestock bankruptcy, where the return was less than 5 cents per dollar. This topic is one the LMA would like to work on, in conjunction with the agriculture industry and congressional leaders, in the coming years. In addition to meetings on Capitol Hill, attendees also visited with Susan Keith, USDA Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration Deputy Administrator for the Packers and Stockyards program and Craig Morris, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator for the Livestock, Poultry, and Seed program. “LMA’s Fly In was a productive opportunity to continue our educational efforts and to talk with decision makers in D.C. about the short term modernizations that will allow the law to recognize online and video auctions as well as modern banking practices,” said Chelsea Good, LMA Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs. “While there a certainly other areas of the law that may be of interest to LMA, other groups, and the agency, the goal for this project is simply to make the two common sense, good government updates without broadening the discussion to other topics.”

FCS Financial Awards $52,500 in Scholarships Source: Amy Wieberg, FCS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 2, 2016 - FCS Financial recently selected 35 recipients for their Scholarship Program who will each receive a $1,500 scholarship to assist with the cost of higher education. Since 2004, nearly $464,000 has been distributed through the FCS Financial Scholarship Program. The program is designed to encourage and support higher education for relatives of FCS Financial members. “FCS Financial is invested in helping Missouri’s youth succeed and grow. The Scholarship Program provides essential funds for higher education,” says David Janish, CEO. “As FCS Financial celebrates its 100 year anniversary this year, we know the investment we make today lays the foundation for strong agricultural and rural MBCSept2014c.qxp_Layout 1 9/24/14tomorrow.” 9:59 AM Page 62 community leaders Those receiving an FCS Financial scholarship for 2016 are Kaleb Baber, Weston; Neal Barnett, Wellington; Clayson Bartz, Appleton City; Deanna Bates, Holts Summit; Morgan Baxter, Norborne; Brock Beckemeyer, Napoleon; Emily Binder, Salisbury; Matilyn Burns, Stockton; Shelby Burnworth, Garden City; Samuel Fahrmeier, Wellington; Lindsey Feise, O’Fallon; Emma Fordyce, Bethany; Katie Gibbs, Windsor; Zachary Gregory, Houston; Derrek Hardy, Browning; Jessica Henry, Conception Junction; Heather Hingst, Her-

mann; Baileigh Horstmeier, Fulton; Austin Knipmeyer, Sweet Springs; Logan Korff, Norborne; Andy Mink, Gower; Heidi Murry, Plato; Renee Nelson, Vandalia; Carrie Otte, St. Mary; Robert Parkey, Chula; Chris Peterson, Liberal; Joshua Petzoldt, Marshall; Natalie Potter, Clarksburg; Clayton Robinson, Center; Colton Spencer, Aurora; Marissa Surber, Wheeling; Rachel Veenstra, Hartville; Colton vonThun, Leonard; Dylan Watts, Sumner; and Iris Wormington, Monett. The 2017 Scholarship Application will be available at www.myfcsfinancial.com by September 2016.

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CattleWomen Honor Rep. Vicky Hartzler Source: American National CattleWomen, Inc. WASHINGTON (April 15, 2016) - This week, American National CattleWomen recognized Vicky Hartzler with an honorary lifetime membership for her dedication and commitment to agriculture. Congresswoman Hartzler has represented Missouri’s 4th congressional district since 2011. Ann Nogan, ANCW president, said Congresswoman Hartzler’s dedication to representing the hard working men and women of rural America is commendable. “As a farmer herself, Representative Hartzler has been a tremendous supporter of commonsense farm policy, protecting the rights of producers to operate,” said Nogan. “She has an unwavering support for rural communities and a commitment to a safe and abundant food supply. Representative Hartlzer an excellent example of the values of the American National Cattlewomen and the type of leadership we need in Congress. Working together we can continue to support and enhance our rural communities.” Hartzler is a life-long farmer, small business owner, and public servant. She and her husband, Lowell own a company with three farm equipment stores in the 4th District. It was her small business acumen that led Governor Matt Blunt, in 2005 to appoint her Chair of the Missouri Women’s Council. During her three-year term, Hartzler implemented new and effective programs to help women achieve their economic goals. Prior to her time in public service, Hartzler taught family and consumer sciences for 11 years in Missouri.

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NCBA and PLC Pleased Administration Drops Lesser Prairie Chicken Appeal Source: NCBA and PLC WASHINGTON (May 11, 2016) - Statement by Ethan Lane, executive director, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federal Lands and Public Lands Council regarding the decision by the Obama Administration to drop their appeal of the federal court decision that overturned the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. “We are pleased that the Administration has elected not to proceed with their appeal of Judge Junell’s substantive ruling vacating last year’s unfounded listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. Voluntary conservation efforts like the Range-Wide Plan are working to recover the species and must be given an opportunity to succeed without the unnecessary burden of a federal ESA listing.” In the case of Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) et al. v. Department of the Interior (DOI), et al., Judge Junell in the U.S District Court for the Western District of Texas concluded that the listing was arbitrary and capricious and that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to properly follow its own process for listing determinations in this matter. Further, conservation efforts have already been undertaken across millions of acres over five states to improve habitat and diminish threats to the Lesser Prairie Chicken. The Court determined these conservation efforts, which have resulted in a 25 percent increase in the population of Lesser Prairie Chicken from 2014 to 2015, were ignored by the Administration.

New Holland Sponsors Awards for NCBA Recruitment Source: NCBA WASHINGTON (April 25, 2016) - The Kansas Livestock Association and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association each earned use of a piece of equipment from New Holland for their outstanding efforts to recruit new members to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Each of these NCBA affiliates will get its choice of a oneyear lease on a New Holland Roll-Belt™ 560 Specialty Crop round baler or a one-year lease on a New Holland T6 175 tractor. The organizations received their awards at the NCBA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., April 12-14. “New Holland appreciates the work of state affiliates to help strengthen the grassroots membership and give the cattle industry a louder voice,” said Mark Lowrey, New Holland Regional Market Specialist. The Kansas Livestock Association automatically earned one of these leases for recruiting the most NCBA members for the contest period, which lasted from Jan. 1 through March 31. Also in the top five state affiliates for NCBA membership recruitment were: Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Texas and Southwestern Cattle

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Raisers Association, California Cattlemen’s Association, and Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association. Colorado Cattlemen’s Association was the winner of the drawing of the 16 qualifying affiliates, which included: Arizona Cattle Feeders Association, California Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Livestock Association, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Illinois Beef Association, Kansas Livestock Association, Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, Nebraska Cattlemen, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Utah Cattlemen’s Association, Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, Washington Cattle Feeders Association and Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association. “It was great to see so many cattle producers in D.C for the Legislative Conference, visiting with their legislators on behalf of cattlemen and women throughout the country,” said Lowrey. “These producers and the NCBA affiliates are important to the success of NCBA and the beef industry. New Holland is proud of the opportunity to reward these affiliates for their continued support of NCBA membership programs by awarding affiliates for their recruitment work.”

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with Dale G. Watson - Retired Media Articles It seems like every magazine we look at has articles that are negative about the food we produce. What are the editors thinking regarding what they print? Sometimes I wonder when brains was passed out they thought they said trains and made a run for the depot. It is constant battle trying to keep the miss information corrected. Most of it is nothing more than fiction in my way of thinking but the public seems to enjoy reading it and passing on their thoughts. Where is our society headed? The constant complaining that a small group can do and the media grabs it and makes a huge to-do of some sort blowing the thoughts plumb out of proportion. If the networks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the response they want they do a rerun making sure their version is made plain for all to see. If the media would think about what they are reporting and forget a large part of it the subjects would die down and be forgotten. But the reporting services keep coming back to the same

subject and stirring up society again. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that the American producer provides an abundance of food, shelter and fuel for a very large portion of the world. It would be amazing to see what their reaction would be if they went to the grocery store and what they were so accustomed to getting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available. I have observed customers looking for items that were on sale. The items they wanted were sold out. These individuals would get on their hands and knees and go through other items on the same shelf looking for the products on sale and were upset because the items they wanted was not available. In other words quit complaining and be grateful for what we have. There are other individuals in the world that would change places in a heartbeat.

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Rains keep falling in small amounts. Just enough to prevent field work from being done. Over the years there always seems to be a time for planting and a time for harvest. We just have to have the equipment ready to run when there is a break in the weather. The cool weather has some of the meadows indicating a short hay crop this year. Most of the cool season grasses headed out short. However, the vegetative growth looks good and should be beneficial for hay quality.

A door to door salesman came to a house and a young boy was setting on the steps. The salesman ask the youngster if his mother was home. The young lad said she was. So the salesman rang the doorbell but no answer. He knocked on the door and still no answer. He turned to the young lad and said I thought you said your mother was home. The young lad responded that she was. The salesman ask why did she not respond to the door. The lad stated that this was not his house.

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USDA Announces CRP Results WASHINGTON, May 5, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the enrollment of more than 800,000 acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and strengthen wildlife habitat. Farmers’ and ranchers’ participation in CRP continues to provide numerous benefits to our nation, including helping reduce emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and providing resiliency to future weather changes.

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Missouri Beef House By Pat & Patty Wood, MCA Beef House Managers The TENTATIVE 2016 MCA Beef House Schedule is on page 33, and we need each county membership to take notice of the date, times, and number of volunteers requested. The 2016 Missouri State Fair held in Sedalia is August 11-21, 2016 and your Beef House hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the 11-day fair. The annual success of the Missouri Beef House would not be possible without the gracious volunteers that serve during shifts.

For those wondering what it’s like to volunteer for your Beef House, here are a few guidelines: • Arrive 30 minutes prior to your county shift for volunteer orientation • Gather with your group on the patio of the Beef House/behind the MCW Showcase • Each volunteer is given an apron, MCA hat or visor, and guidance of your responsibilities • Shift is 4 hours in length • Minimum of 15 up to 30 stations available for volunteer positions • Direction and support of your position throughout your entire shift • Opportunity to be a positive face for MCA and promote the beef industry to our customers • Free meal at the end of your shift to say a BIG THANKS for your time and dedication

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We encourage each of you to call your county president to volunteer with your county at your Beef House, “Where People Know Beef Best!” It is important that each county president or county representative call our MCA Manager of Membership Kevin Johansen at 573499-9162 to confirm that you have marked your calendars and county volunteers have been contacted.

Thought for the Month… “Volunteers are not paid--not because they are worthless, but because they are truly priceless!”

2016 Missouri Beef House County Volunteer Work Schedule (tentative) August 11-21 11 Thursday

12 Friday

13 Saturday

14 Sunday

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Tri County 15

Warren 10 Nodaway 10 Cole 10

Vernon 20

Knob Noster FFA 15

2:00-6:00 Texas 8 Cass Jackson 10 Morgan 10

2:00-6:00 Gentry 15 So. Central 6

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2:00-6:00 Clinton 15 California FFA 15

5:30-9:30 Randolph 10 Mid-Mo. 10 eugene FFA 10 Russellville FFA 7

5:30-9:30 MSU 10 MJCA 10 MCW 8 MCCW 8

5:30-9:30 Benton 35 Andrew 5

5:30-9:30 Moniteau 15 Tipton FFA 15

Lafayette 20

15 Monday

16 Tuesday

17 Wednesday

18 Thursday

19 Friday

20 Saturday

21 Sunday

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10:00-2:30 Lewis/Marion 8 Sullivan 10 Maries/Osage 5

10:00-2:30 Macon 12 Linn 10

10:00-2:30

10:00-2:30 Carroll 10 St. Charles 5 douglas/Wright 8 Windsor 11

10:00-2:30 Southwest Cattlemen 15

10:00-2:30

2:00-6:00

Bates 25

Audrain 10

2:00-6:00 Boone 15 Jasper 5

2:00-6:00 Polk County15 Franklin 8

Lafayette 15

2:00-6:00 Adair 5 Callaway/ Montgomery 10 Appleton City FFA 13

2:00-6:00 Monroe 5 Ralls 5 St. Clair 15

5:30-9:30

Henry 15

Johnson 15

Need 10

Cooper 15

5:30-9:30 Howard 15 Pike-Lincoln 10

5:30-9:30 MU Block & Bridle 10 Saline 18

dallas 15

2:00-6:00 Pettis 15

Thanks to All the Volunteers That Make the Beef House a Success! JUNE 2016

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your shift for volunteer orientation. The Beef House hours of operation are 11:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 pm. If you need to change your shift, or you're a new county who would like a shift, please contact Kevin Johansen at kevin@mocattle.com or 573-499-9162 by July 15.

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Common Sense with Baxter Black Newborn Troubles Being born is a traumatic experience! I remember... no, I guess I don’t? It’s an amazing blessing that we can’t recall much about our first days of existence. That thought occurred to me as I stared over the fence at the prettiest little heifer calf. She was red with a white face and black eyelashes. Her mama was a black bally and the previous owner says she’d been bred to a Simmental bull. Sure made a dandy calf. The week before I’d gone out to move my cows to new grass. At my place that is not as simple as opening a gate. It’s more like locking through the Panama Canal! All the cows, save the aforementioned black bally herinafter referred to as SHE-WHO-BELLERS-THREATINGLY-AND-PAWS-THE-EARTH, were already through gate #1. I was riding Coyote, so I rode up to push her up to the others. She refused and it was then I noticed the new calf hidden in the burdock. Dry, but less than a day old, I figgerd. Bluffing and dodging, SHEWHO- had taken her calf down to the creek, waded across it and hid her in the weeds. She stood guard.

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I spotted her. Coyote wouldn’t cross the creek so I rode back and forth, flapping my arms wildly! SHE-WHOresponded by pawing the mud! I dismounted, jumped the creek and tried to get near the calf. I’d taken my rope, so I slapped at the calf as SHE-WHO- formed a one-man ox ring around her baby. Coyote spooked and ran back to the corral! The calf spooked and ran over the top of me right through my hot wire fence! I chased her afoot across the big pasture, finally turning her back toward the creek which she splashed across! Then she raced up the hill, through a 4-strand bob wire fence and ducked down instinctively in the tall grass. I arrived wheezing like a chronic lunger!

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I snuck up on her and put the rope around her neck. She rose, bawling and crawled back through the bob wire draggin’ me and 30 foot of rope! I glanced back to see that SHE-WHO- had torn down my hot wire and joined us! I managed to tie the calf to a tree stump, with mother frothing about her! I rescued my horse and called for my good dog to help drive them in. I dallied up the calf and drug the little duffer, fighting all the way, through the corral into the next pasture. SHE-WHO- and the other cows followed as soon as my good dog quit helping me! The little calf was covered with mud and dust. Even her nose was dirty. I reeled in my rope, dragging the calf up next to my stirrup so I could peel off the catch loop. SHE-WHO- got in one solid whack on my shin before she took her baby and trotted off. A week later I’m watchin’ the calf suck. Her tail’s waggin’ and she’s getting noticeably bigger. She doesn’t remember a thing. But every time I get within fifty feet of her baby, SHE-WHO- wallers her head in the dirt and paws the ground. Wouldn’t surprise me if she’s packin’ a grudge!

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Talk

with Mike Deering What’s in it for me? I’ve worked for nonprofit associations for more than a decade and the one constant with all associations is the struggle for relevance. What I mean by this is how an association can provide enough value to its members for them to want to join, renew their membership, pay fair share dues or make additional contributions to other facets within the organization like MCA’s Political Action Committee. Many sum up the issue of relevance with a question, “What’s in it for me?” I have been a part of focus groups, workshops and even one-on-one meetings with just me and a cold beer about this on more than one occasion. In my opinion, the value in the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is clear. Perhaps it’s because I am so close to the association and what it does in the policy arena, junior programs, education and information outreach and so forth. However, the fact is many argue that the policy work is more of a long-term benefit. Many say that there is no immediate benefit to the bottom-line. I disagree. This year, MCA was a leader in pushing back on the Missouri Tax Commission’s proposed tax hike on agricultural land. We worked with both sides of the aisle and passed a resolution through both the House and the Senate to stop the proposed tax. This definitely impacts your bottom-line. Depending on the classification of land you own, this disapproval will save you from $5 to $10 per acre.

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MCA was the leading association pushing to stop the state government from taxing disasters. Only in agriculture does the government consider disasters as tax revenue. We passed legislation that would exempt disaster assistance in this industry from being taxed as income. When disaster strikes, if you choose to receive assistance, you will be able to use those payments in their entirety. What’s it worth? Take the amount of money you received as a result of the 2011/2012 drought and multiply it by the six percent income tax. If you received $12,000 in assistance, you won’t have to shell out $720 in income tax.

MCA successfully led legislation to change the outdated strict liability law. Under current law, the livestock owner is liable in all circumstances when cattle get out of their confines. This is crazy. The legislation changes strict liability to negligent liability, which means you would have had to be negligent in order to be held liable. This bill protects from unjust responsibility for matters out of the live-

Executive Vice President stock owner’s control. Only the truly negligent will be held liable for damages. How would this impact your bottom-line? You don’t want to find out. But let’s imagine that someone wrecked into your fence, and the cattle got out causing $2,500 in damages. That’s $2,500 you won’t have to spend on someone else’s negligence. Your MCA successfully led legislation to protect your private information from being available to anyone and everyone who wants it. What’s your privacy worth? You tell me. It’s true that you cannot put a monetary value on this legislation. It is true that it won’t impact your bottom-line. This issue like many others MCA works on does not involve dollars and cents. But, sometimes the things most important to us are priceless. We will find out soon enough if the governor chooses to sign these bills that were all passed with bipartisan support. If he chooses to turn his back on you, we will be back in September to override his vetoes. That is something you can count on. You belong to this association because you know what’s in it for you. We need your help in communicating this to your neighbors and friends who are not members of the association. I hope you agree that your investment pays dividends. I look forward to seeing you on June 11 for the Cattlemen’s Steak Fry. This is our chance to invest in MCA’s Political Action Committee to help ensure we elect people who give a damn about Missouri agriculture and continue this path of success in policy to protect and grow our industry for generations to come.

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS Checkoff Dollars at Work Executive Director Mark Russell Using Whole Genome Sequencing – A commitment to enhancing food safety and protecting public health brought representatives from the beef, pork and poultry industries together recently to discuss a new technology being used to detect bacteria in food. The beef checkoff was a co-sponsor of the gathering, along with the North American Meat Institute Foundation, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association and the Pork Checkoff. Speakers from the Centers for Disease Control, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food & Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health discussed their use of whole genome sequencing and the application. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a laboratory procedure that determines the order of bases in the genome of an organism in one process. This analysis is more cost effective than most current methods and has been adopted by the public health and regulatory agencies. Participants discussed the practical application of WGS, as well as current data gaps and research and educational needs.

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Showcasing Beef’s Top 10 – The checkoff-funded Muscle Profiling research conducted in the late 1990s revealed a number of new beef cuts that could provide the great taste and tenderness thought to be confined to cuts from the rib and loin (e.g. tenderloin and ribeye). But many of the top-ranking most tender cuts of beef come from areas not historically thought of as tender, such as the chuck and the round. A new fact sheet called “Top 10 Most Tender Muscles in the Beef Carcass” takes a closer look at the evolution of the present top ranking cuts.

When many think of tender beef cuts, the most commonly discussed are cuts like the Tenderloin or the Ribeye Steak. Generally, it has been thought that the cuts from the Rib and Loin primals are the highest quality and offer the best eating experience of all cuts in the beef carcass. Unfortunately, they are also among the most expensive cuts. In the late 1990s a checkoff-funded research project called Muscle Profiling was conducted

to see if any other beef cuts had the opportunity to offer a good eating experience for consumers. This project had two goals, to find cuts of beef that could be substitutes for higher priced steaks while adding value to the underutilized portions of the carcass, and to find cuts of beef that could provide a great eating experience for consumers at a lower cost. This research project found many tender cuts of beef, and the majority of the top 10 most tender muscles came from areas not historically thought of as tender, such as the Chuck and Round. Some of the most recognized of these muscles make cuts like the Flat Iron Steak and the Shoulder Petite Tender, but many other cuts were identified as “opportunity cuts” that can offer increased carcass value back to beef producers and a great eating experience for consumers. While many of the top 10 most tender muscles do not make full retail cuts, some are components of steaks and roasts that are common beef cuts. For instance, the Multifidus dorsi and Complexus are found in Ribeye Steaks, and although they are not large enough to be merchandised as steaks on their own, they contribute to the great tenderness attribute for steaks. Understanding Flavor – One of the top drivers of consumer beef demand is flavor, and it is not yet completely understood how flavor influences beef palatability. With that in mind, a newly published checkoff-funded study, “Development of Relative Aroma Intensity Values for Aroma Chemical Compounds using Published Aroma Thresholds for Important Aroma Chemicals,” created a scale called the Relative Aroma Intensity Value, assigning a quantitative measurement to each chemical responsible for beef flavor, then prioritized those chemicals based on their relative contribution to the overall aroma/flavor of beef. A second study, “Beef Flavor Drivers for Light versus Heavy Beef Eaters” explored demographic factors, including millennials versus non-millennials, in overall consumer liking, to provide a road map to maximize customer satisfaction and increase beef demand, especially with millennials. Results

show that regardless of the consumer’s age and level of beef consumption, consumers prefer similar beef-flavor attributes. Revealing Beef’s Versatility – Krystal, one of the country’s first hamburger chains established in the South, is re-inventing tradition with a brand new menu of Country-Fried favorites – anchored by the Country Fried Steak Krystal – thanks to a partnership with the Beef Checkoff Program. Consumers in 13 Southeast states were targeted in the Krystal Co. promotion during March and April, and all of the featured items were successful. Leading the way, the Country Fried Steak Krystal® was a tender all-beef steak coated in a special blend of country spices, cooked to a delicious golden brown, topped with country gravy and served on a soft steamy Krystal®. Learn more about the promotion and other Country Fried favorites at Krystal promo.

Region 3 meeting and promotions at the Hospital Hill Marathon kick off the month. Providing a speaker for the Missouri Association of Family Physicians will be a highlight for the month as well. Producer education at the MCA all-breeds junior show, cattle breed field days and the Farm Credit Services 100th anniversary are also on the agenda. The largest promotion event will be the “Missouri Life” magazines BAM (Bike across Missouri) event June 1117 in northern Missouri. MBIC is a leading sponsor of this health/fitness event for cycle enthusiasts. The event will begin in St. Joseph and end in Hannibal, Missouri. Check out our website at www.mobeef.org or find us on facebook.

Identifying “High-Quality” – The beef checkoff recently commissioned quantitative and qualitative research from a third-party firm specializing in millennial research. This comprehensive, multi-phase study sheds light on how the 20- to 30-something demographic defines ‘quality’ and what they are looking for in beef when dining out. The goal is to equip foodservice partners with ways to make their offerings stand out from the competition and drive increased beef consumption. Results? Sensory attributes such as taste and tenderness were among the largest indicators of quality for beef in foodservice; filet mignon and sirloin topped the list for highest-quality cuts; and seared, wood-fired and grilled to medium rare or rare were among the top cooking methods and temperatures that indicate quality. Phase II included a qualitative study on dining customs of individuals and cultures, which found that millennials crave fresh, juicy, tender cuts of prime beef that fall apart or melt. Unique, well-prepared, chef-selected and homemade were identified as words that define quality beef in foodservice. JUNE 2016

Missouri at work – During the month of June, MBIC will be involved in several producer and consumer events. Sponsorship of the ANCW

FIELD NOTES with Wes Tiemann Felt or Straw I am officially done marketing bulls at public auction for the 2016 spring season. The last five months seemed to be similar to prices seen in 2013 and early 2014. Much like with feeder cattle, it was disappointing for many to sell for less money than the year before. However, it is still the second highest average many will have recorded in their history. This year was a prime example of the free market capitalist system at work. Because last year’s prices were so good, it seemed as though no one could do wrong. Entering the marketplace were about 20 percent more bulls than normal. Exiting the marketplace was about 40 percent of the price of the previous year’s calf crop. In the middle there were a bunch of bulls people didn’t want or couldn’t use. As a result, it washed out the middle and lower end price on bulls this year. The top end was as high as it has been the last two years. It seems that if you only went to one or two sales and picked out the very top end you would have to pay $6,000 or more. With that said, there were a lot of dang good bulls at $4,000 as well.

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The late season push at turn-out time for bulls was as weak as it has been in some time. I would assume there will be bulls turned out with a little more age this year than compared to last.

May always makes for a good argument amongst sale staff. It revolves around the proper time to wear a straw or felt hat. Memorial Day to Labor Day, some say, is the rule of law for the proper time to wear straw. Others

MCA Manager of Strategic Solutions contest that the felt goes in the closet when the cows are out on grass. I have heard that May 1 gives you the “okay to put the felt away.” Now, the Texans are exempt because they don’t go by anyone’s rules anyway. On the other hand, if you’re in Wyoming it’s just now time to put the Scotch Caps back on the rack. Now that you’re in Missouri, the ever-changing weather state, you might just be wearing one of them every other day.

SALE REPORTS Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cattle Co., Farley, IA. 4-16-16 60 Angus Bulls............................................... Avg. $3,662 16 Open Heifers............................................ Avg. $3,018 9 Bred Heifers............................................... Avg. $4,250 20 Commercial Open Heifers....................... Avg. $1,300 69 Commercial Pairs..................................... Avg. $2,500 MO Red Angus Assoc. Ozark Red Roundup, Springfield, MO 4-16-16 14 Open Heifers............................................ Avg. $4,036 25 Bred Females............................................ Avg. $3,431 16 Pairs.......................................................... Avg. $3,622 14 Bulls.......................................................... Avg. $3,261 47 Commercial Heifers................................. Avg. $1,738 60 Bred Females............................................ Avg. $2,240 19 Commercial Pairs..................................... Avg. $2,575 McBee Cattle Company, Fayette, MO 4-16-16 11 Braunvieh Bulls........................................ Avg. $5,114 27 McBeef Builder Hybrid Bulls................... Avg. $4,275 8 Braunvieh Females..................................... Avg. $2,693 44 McBeef Builder Hybrid............................ Avg. $2,539

The Great American Pie Sale, Lebanon, MO 4-17-16 8 Lim/LimFlex Pairs..................................... Avg. $3,682 13 Bred Females............................................ Avg. $2,550 4 Open Females............................................ Avg. $1,800 25 Bulls.......................................................... Avg. $3,116 C&C Performance Breeders Sale, Tina, MO 4-24-16 39 Angus Bulls............................................... Avg. $3,053 22 Angus Females.......................................... Avg. $2,715 Select Breeders & The Road to Lexington Sale @ Pinegars, Springfield, MO 4-30-16 Road to Lexington 25 Lim and Lim Flex Heifers........................................ Avg. $7,060 Select Breeders 60 Lim and Lim Flex Females....................................... Avg. $5,484 Show Me Select Heifer Sale, Fruitland, MO 5-7-16 121 Bred Heifers........................................... Avg. $2,427 GAR Meating the Demand Sale, Ashland, KS 5-9-16 144 Angus Bulls............................................. Avg. $5,611 MO Simmental Assoc. Spring Harvest, Springfield, MO 5-14-16 51 Simmental/Sim Influence Lots................. Avg. $2,700

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Sale Calendar June 11

MCA Cattlmen’s Steak Fry PAC Auction, State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO

June 24-25

South Poll Grass Cattle Association, 8th Annual Field Day and Auction, Hartville, MO

June 11

Passion for Prime A Wagyu Sale, Springfield, MO

September 5

Autumn in the Ozarks Sale, Strafford, MO

October 29

Lacy’s Red Angus Bull and Female Sale, Drexel, MO

November 4-5

GeneTrust at Chimney Rock Sale, Concord, AR

November 19

GeneTrust at Cavender Ranches Sale Jacksonville, TX

Missouri State Fair August 11-21 Sedalia, Missouri

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K-State to Host BIF

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Source: Angie Denton, KSU

The MBC Classified column appears monthly. Classified advertising is only 50¢ a word. Send your check with your ad to Missouri Beef Cattleman, 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, Mo 65201. Deadline 10th of month.

Registration is now open for the 2016 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium. Themed “Progress on the Prairie,” this year’s event will be June 14-17 in Manhattan, Kansas, and headquartered at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center. This year’s BIF symposium features two and a half days of educational programming and a full day of tours. The first morning’s general session — “Opportunities for the Beef Value Chain: Can we become more coordinated and more profitable?” — will feature Ted Schroeder and Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University (K-State); John Stika, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC; Brad Morgan, Performance Food Group; and Keith Belk, Colorado State University (CSU). The second day’s general session, “Protecting producer profit for the future,” will include David Lalman, Oklahoma State University; Chip Ramsay, Rex Ranch; Mark Enns, CSU; and Clay Mathis, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management. The afternoon breakout sessions will focus on a range of beef-production and genetic-improvement topics. The conference also features a Young Producer Symposium on Tuesday afternoon, designed to network and equip young cattle producers with essential knowledge as they grow their role in the business.

“REESE” DISC MOWERS, CADDY V-RAKES, “REESE” TUBE-LINE BALE WRAPPER, AITCHISON DRILLS, SELF-UNLOADING HAY TRAILERS, HEAVY DUTY BALE AND MINERAL FEEDERS, FEED BUNKS, BALE SPIKES, CONTINUOUS FENCING, COMPLETE CORRAL SYSTEMS, INSTALLATION AVAILABLE: Tigerco Distributing Co. 660-645-2212, 800-432-4020 or www.tigercoinc.com. SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION Video Sale Via Satellite. Your area representative is Bob Walker, 417-777-0949. BULLS: CALVING EASE LINE BRED BLACK SIMMENTALS. Outstanding EPD’s, Fast Growth. These are good looking, sound footed, fall and yearling bulls. We deliver. Mike Williams, Higginsville, MO 816-797-5450. STEEL OIL FIELD PIPE AND SUCKER RODS. Call 573-5782687 or 573-422-3735. COVERED MINERAL BUNKS: CCA treated wood bunks work well with salt or other mineral mix. Built is six sizes 6’ - 16’, at Sentinel Industries. Ashland, MO. Phone: 573-657-2164.

For more conference details, including registration information, complete schedule and lodging information visit http://www.asi.kstate.edu/events/2016bif or contact K-State hosts Bob Weaber, bweaber@ksu.edu, 785-532-1460; or Lois Schreiner, lschrein@ksu. edu, 785-532-1267.

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Each year the BIF symposium draws a large group of leading seedstock and commercial beef producers, academics and allied industry partners. The attendance list is a “who’s who” of the beef value chain, offering great networking opportunities and conversations about the issues of the day. Program topics focus on how the beef industry can enhance value through genetic improvement across a range of attributes that affect the value chain.

Advertiser Index

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AccuSteel.................................................................................. 48 Altosid IGR................................................................................ 2 AMEC........................................................................................ 3 Bachman Red Angus................................................................ 23 Buffalo Livestock Market......................................................... 35 Callaway Livestock Center Inc................................................. 34 CattleMax................................................................................ 38 Central Missouri Sales Co....................................................... 52 Circle A Angus Ranch............................................................. 29 Classified.................................................................................. 61 Clearwater Farm...................................................................... 29 Cooper County Cattlemen’s Golf Tournament....................... 33 Diamante Red Angus............................................................... 25 Diamond G Red Angus............................................................ 21 Eastern Missouri Commission Co........................................... 37 Foglesong Charolais................................................................. 36 Galaxy Beef LLC..................................................................... 29 Gerloff Farms........................................................................... 29 Gibson Mineral Feeders........................................................... 50 Green’s Welding & Sales.......................................................... 26

Hampton Feedlot..................................................................... 46 Harriman Santa Fe.................................................................. 28 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus....................................................... 29 Irsik & Doll............................................................................... 64 Jim’s Motors............................................................................. 52 JJ Skyline Angus....................................................................... 29 Joplin Regional Stockyards...................................................... 49 Keesaman Red Angus/Windy Wine......................................... 20 Kingsville Livestock Auction.................................................... 37 Lacy’s Red Angus..................................................................... 22 Lamine Valley Red Angus........................................................ 22 Laughlin Angus........................................................................ 29 Marshall & Fenner Farms........................................................ 29 MCA Beef House (Tentative) Schedule................................... 51 MCA Benefits Package............................................................ 55 MCA Brand Wall Page............................................................ 41 MCA Junior Show .............................................................. 9, 10 MCA Legislative Update......................................................... 40 MCA Membership Form......................................................... 39 MCA Steak Fry.................................................................. 12, 13 McBee Cattle Co..................................................................... 37 McPherson Concrete Products................................................ 61 Mead Cattle Co....................................................................... 27 Mead Farms............................................................................. 29 MFA Fair Share........................................................................ 19 Missouri Angus Association..................................................... 29 Missouri Angus Breeders......................................................... 29 Missouri Beef Industry Council............................................... 57 Missouri Limousin Breeders Association................................. 63 Missouri Red Angus Association.............................................. 24 Missouri Valley Commission Co.............................................. 37 MJCA Photo Contest............................................................... 11 MJCA Show-Me Leadership Conference................................ 49 MO-KAN Livestock Market.................................................... 34 Nevada Sale Barn.................................................................... 34 Newport Labs.......................................................................... 60 Ogden Horsecreek Ranch........................................................ 29 Ory’s 07 Red Angus................................................................. 25 P.H. White................................................................................ 31 Sellers Feedlot.......................................................................... 32 South Central Regional Stockyards......................................... 60 Sullivan Show Clinic................................................................ 11 Superior Steel Sales.................................................................. 45 Sydenstricker Genetics............................................................. 29 Sydenstricker Implement - Tubeline........................................ 59 Wes Tiemann........................................................................... 53 Triple C, Inc............................................................................. 35 Valley Oaks Angus................................................................... 29 Weiker Angus Ranch................................................................ 29 Wheeler & Sons Livestock Market........................................... 36 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate.............................................. 31 Mike Williams.......................................................................... 31 Windsor Livestock Auction...................................................... 35 Zeitlow Distributing................................................................. 62