November 2016 Missouri Beef Cattleman by Missouri Beef Cattleman

CONTENTS

November 2016

FEATURES 12

Armored Migration

Move to Missouri

MCF Cattlemen’s Classic

Missouri Experiences Armadillos’ Interesting and Irritating Habits

First Generation Farmers from Idaho Share Their Story of Moving to the Midwest

Highlights of the Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation Golf Tournament

Association Update County News Beef Checkoff News

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Armored Migration

COLUMNS 8

MEMBER NEWS 6 32 46

29 Move to Missouri MCA President’s Perspective The Middle of Fall

CattleWomen’s Corner

On the Edge of Common Sense: Baxter Black

Serving the Industry

Moderation

Straight Talk: Mike Deering

Junior Spotlight

Capitol Update

Field Notes: Wes Tiemann

Charting the Course

Missouri Cattle Industry Convention

Election Day

This and That

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BEEF CATTLEMAN

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Volume 46 - Issue 6 (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

MCF Golf Tournament Highlights

DEPARTMENTS 7

New MCA Members

Shorthorn News

Sale Reports

Sale Calendar

Advertiser’s Index

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

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

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 573-846-6614 • 19102 Skymeadows Dr., Wildwood, MO 63069 David Dick, Secretary 660-826-0031 • 23529 Anderson School Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301

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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.

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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Natalie Allen, Marceline, MO Andrea Althoff, Hannibal, MO Carssyn Beerly, Oronogo, MO Devon Blevins, Monett, MO Dustin Braschler, Doniphan, MO Jake Brookshier, Centerview, MO Jamie Coin, Crane, MO Kaley Cox, Cox Farms, Jamesport, MO Lydia Crume, C6 Cattle Co., Aurora, MO Tanner Daugherty, Bethany, MO Brianna Dawkins, Springfield, MO Bryce Deen, Conception Jct., MO Michael Deniszczuk, Mill Creek Ranch Cattle Co., Cadet, MO Sarah Drake, Halfway, MO Dalton Dull, Lowry City, MO Emmett & Deborah Edwards, Edwards Limousin, Higginsville, MO Tanner Ellison, Baring, MO Sarah Fergerson, Fergerson Farms LLC, Versailles, MO Ryann Flannigan, Flannigan Farms, Fair Grove, MO Jason Frieden, Jasper, MO Brenna Germann, Carrollton, MO Carl Haberstroh, Desoto, MO Roger Haney, Houston, MO Dana Hart, Gerald, MO Rebecca Hart, Gerald, MO Norman Hellwege, Hellwege Shorthorns, Frohna, MO Kari Hickman, Halfway, MO Morgan Hightree, Jameson, MO Andrea Hoffman, Canton, MO Macey Hurst, Jefferson City, MO Nicholas Ivy, Clark, MO Charles Johnson, The Purple Cat Farm, LLC, Centerview, MO Mark Johnson, Garden City, MO Sage Johnson, Garden City, MO Roger Johnston, Blackwell, MO Halli Karr, Monroe City, MO Emily Kaylor, LaGrange, MO

Jessica Kent, Jefferson City, MO James Kilmer, Kilmer Family Farm, Wildwood, MO Scott Kirchhuff, Citizens Memorial, Bolivar, MO Taylor Logan Lee, Lee Land & Cattle, Centerview, MO Tracy Lee, Columbia, MO Elizabeth Lemmon, Williamtown, MO Mark Lemmon, Williamtown, MO Greg Lenz, Everton, MO Mikayla Letchworth, Versailles, MO Stan and Denise Lock, Republic, MO Marybeth Loganbill, Florence, MO Courtney Mann, Holts Summit, MO Emily Mattson, Conception Jct., MO Kaitlyn Maus, UCM Cattlemen’s, Halifax, PA Kenneth McBride, Springfield, MO Jeff Murphy, Murphy Land & Cattle, Parkville, MO Mackenna Neale, Osceola, MO Peyton Newman, El Dorado Springs, MO Darren Nickerson, Columbia, MO McKenzie Nickerson, Hallsville, MO Sarah Oliver, Centralia, MO Terry & Terry Phelps, Spring Branch Farm, Salem, MO Grace Rathert, Ashland, MO Daniel Ross, Clark, MO Hunter Shilling, Sturgeon, MO Justin Taylor, Festus, MO Dean VanSchoiack, Savannah, MO Rachel Veenstra, Hartville, MO Chrystelle Volckmann, Strafford, MO Elizabeth Walker, MSU Cattlemen’s, Springfield, MO Shianne Walther, Jefferson City, MO Jason & Jana Wareham, Montrose, MO Adam Weaver, Canton, MO Alyson Wessing, Pilot Grove, MO Blair Wilkerson, Marshfield, MO David Backer, Wise Bros. Inc., Kingdom City, MO

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Hwy 42 West • Vienna Missouri 65582 45 Miles South of Jefferson City Selling All classes of Cattle Wednesday • 10:00 a.m. Featuring ‘Star-Vac Program’ Cattle Weekly DVAuction Service for convenient online viewing & bidding For More Information Call… David Patton Office Ross Patton Bill Patton 573-308-6655 573-422-3305 573-308-6657 573-308-6658 Visit our website: www.scrsvienna.com or E-mail us: scrsvienna@gmail.com “Make South Central your Livestock Market”

President’s

Perspective

with Keith Stevens

The Middle of Fall Here we are in the middle of fall, and it seems like it has been a fast-paced year. I remember when I was much younger and the older folks talked about how time flew as you get older, and were they ever right.

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The first week of October brought the Ozark Farm Fest to Springfield, a high point of the year for many including myself. My daughter compared the excitement the night before the farm fest to the night before Christmas when she was little. She has attended every year she has been on this earth and has followed with our grandson, who attended his first last year at just shy of a month old, and again this year. It is always a good time to visit with people you may only see once a year along with seeing the latest and greatest products you might need. The Ozarks Beef House operated by counties surrounding Springfield ran strong all three days, showcasing our product and putting a smile on folks’ faces with some great food.

November 8th brings us to Election Day and decisions that will shape our state and our country’s future. Please always do your homework on the people that are running and make informed decisions when you vote. Whether it’s this election or the next one, so many people will vote by name recognition or hearsay without looking into the choices. An uninformed vote can make a big impact on a race, as many are running very close according to the polls. Be sure also to read amendments

2016 President carefully as some are worded to where a no vote means yes to a policy change. There are people running that are very agriculture friendly and some that are not, some are even endorsed by the HSLF (Humane Society of the United States Legislative Fund) or have no idea where their food comes from and do not see our issues as important. As the county meetings pick up for the fall and winter months, I encourage you to get involved and attend those in your county, also if you are close to one of the universities with a collegiate group, please consider taking time to attend one of those and be prepared to be impressed. It’s not only the collegiate groups but also the younger junior members have a lot going on, and I urge you to get involved. Our young membership and their level of involvement is increasing at a strong rate in our association, and we need to keep this trend going, as they are truly the future of our industry.

Anniversary

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 • Noon Selling 60 Lots

Hosted by Roth Hereford Farm, Windsor, Mo. 8 miles northwest on Hwy. 2, then 1 mile south on Hwy. J SF 843S TORI 0108 • P43177029

If you are looking for a productive cow with a great udder, conservative markings and excellent EPDs…here she is! A straight line Victor cow with an outstanding heifer calf by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W. BW 1.8 WW 40 YW 61 MM 21 M&G 40

RHF 163M EVA 1117Y ET • P43412643 A beautiful deep bodied daughter of Star 8006 Enyeto 163M ET, out of our donor cow 69K that has left some great ones. Her heifer calf is pictured below.

BW 3.0 WW 47 YW 71 MM 16 M&G 39

PRF 4037 MISS DURANGO 9028W • P42973735 BW 1.7 WW 46 YW 72 MM 22 M&G 45

A powerful, great producing daughter of THM Durango 4037 out of our donor cow by Remittal Boomer 46B. She is halter broke and is a past cow-calf champion at the Missouri State Fair. Sells with an outstanding heifer calf by Hyalite On Target 936. She is mated to MSU TCF Revolution 4R.

BW 3.5 WW 56 YW 86 MM 20 M&G 48

RHF 3047 REVA 6033D • P43691244

A dark red fancy show prospect by RHF 0220 Redman 3047A. Her dam is pictured above and also sells. A tremendous cow-calf pair.

FFI CSR LADY LUCK 70T 55Y • P43221481

A dark red, great uddered female. She leaves two daughters in our herd plus her dam. She sells with a super heifer calf by RF 156T Mr Maternal 63A. Mated back safe in calf to MPH Z3 Box Top C16. BW 1.6 WW 46 YW 65 MM 12 M&G 35

RF 100W LADY TRUST 73B • P43511568 A beautiful freckle faced two-year old daughter of the popular NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W, out of a daughter of TRM 34E 121 King 3238. She has a top-notch heifer calf by EFBeef U208 Sure Bet 002. Great EPDs. One we should not sell.

BW 2.5 WW 59 YW 99 MM 33 M&G 62

RHF 4037 DENISE 2001Z • P43452003

A level uddered, extremely good daughter of THM Durango 4037, out of a daughter of THM Easy Choice 5052. Her daughter by MSU TCF Revolution 4R sells. An outstanding cow-calf pair. Daughter 602D sells. BW 1.1 WW 48 YW 77 MM 17 M&G 41

RHF 4R DIAMOND 6020D • P43655485 A well balanced, attractive daughter of the popular MSU TCF Revolution 4R. She will get your attention. Dam, 2001Z, sells.

BW 1.5 WW 58 YW 93 MM 21 M&G 50

Sale Managed by:

Dale Stith, Auctioneer

Jim and Linda Reed • P.O. Box 126 • Green Ridge, MO 65332 660-527-3507 • Cell 417-860-3102 • reedent@iland.net www.reedent.com

Glengrove Farm

Ed & Carol 1146 NE Hwy. J, Windsor, MO 65360 660-694-2569 • 660-351-4127 cell Eddie, Mary, Lane and Levi 660-351-4126 croth745@earthlink.net

Steinbeck Farms 2322 Drake School Rd. Herman, MO 65041 573-680-0954

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Jim and Linda Reed P.O. Box 126 • Green Ridge, MO 65332 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net • www.reedent.com

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Bob and Gretchen Thompson 12905 C.R. 4010 • Rolla, MO 65401 573-341-3820

ROTH HEREFORD FARM

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Registration Open for 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show DENVER (Oct. 4, 2016) – Registration and housing for the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show is now open. The 120th annual convention will be held in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 1-3, 2017. Advanced registration is open until Jan. 4, 2017. Convention participants will hear from industry leaders, gather insight on industry trends, and enjoy an evening of stars and guitars at the Country Music Hall of Fame as well as an exclusive event at the famous Grand Ole Opry. NCBA President Tracy Brunner said this convention is a must for everyone involved in the cattle industry.

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“The Cattle Industry Convention is the oldest and largest national convention in the cattle business,” Brunner said. “We look forward to another great meeting in a great location for cattle producers. Once again, NCBA will have one of the largest trade shows in agriculture and revisit one of our favorite cities, with great entertainment around every corner.”

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USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2016) – In a letter to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, USDA acknowledged that the agency would continue the rulemaking process on the 2010 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Act proposed rules. The proposed rulemaking was initially undertaken in 2010 and quickly defunded by Congress which recognized them as a flawed concept that limits producers’ marketing options while adding layers of bureaucracy and opening the door to litigation. NCBA President Tracy Brunner said these provisions were troubling in 2010 and remain a major concern six years later. “The GIPSA rules, as they pertain to cattle producers, are extremely troubling to our industry at a time when we are already grappling with volatile futures markets and a fragile cash market,” said Brunner. “Rather than working to help ensure producers have accurate price information in a productive way, like ensuring Mandatory Price Reporting is a critical government function, unaffected by future government shutdowns; USDA is expending time and resources to push forward outdated rules to regulate an industry that never requested their assistance. These rules were flatly rejected by cattle producers six years ago and a strong bi-partisan majority in Congress expressed their continual disapproval through a half-decade of defunding.” USDA has announced the GIPSA rules include an interim final rule on competitive injury and two proposed rules to address undue preference and the poultry grower ranking system. The agency has said they will provide additional opportunity for public comment on all the rules and will announce if any amendments will be made.

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“NCBA and our members have been engaged with USDA, even while the implementation of these rules was defunded,” said Brunner. “Unfortunately, once again, this Administration has disregarded producer input and moved forward with regulations that would cause irreparable harm. USDA’s opportunity for future

comment is a hollow offer when they should have engaged with the industry before moving forward.” While USDA notes they will exclude marketing arrangements from these rules, these provisions are outweighed by the competitive injury provisions of the GIPSA rule that do not require a showing of injury in order to claim a violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act. “We know that regulation and legislation always come with unintended consequences,” said Brunner. “We don’t see any changes that could be made to the competitive injury and undue preference provisions that wouldn’t diminish marketing opportunities for producers. The fact is that value-added programs have supported higher prices and premiums for producers even when markets are weak. The GIPSA rules would jeopardize the future of these programs and add litigation costs. Absent a required showing of economic harm to claim preference, these rules disregard a central tenant of our legal system and set out a regulatory framework for harassment based solely on the subjective appearance of preference.” In 2010, NCBA submitted comments on the GIPSA rules citing concerns. These concerns remain as relevant today as they were six years ago. “These rules are not about fairness, and to call them ‘Farmer Fair Practices Rules’ is nothing but political spin to disguise the real intent,” said Brunner. “These rules are another government solution in search of a problem. They will limit producer marketing options, compel buyers to offer lower bids across the board to avoid the appearance of preference and create an environment ripe for baseless legal challenge. We have always said that the GIPSA rules set out a trial lawyer’s bonanza and that is as true today as it was in 2010.” NCBA calls on USDA to immediately withdraw the GIPSA rules and work with the industry to address the Administration’s concerns with livestock marketing.

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Red Angus Buf Crk The Right Kind U199 x Pchfrk Princess Mission T04 10 EPDs in the top 35% HB: 164 GM: 53 CED: 7 BW: -0.7 WW: 82 YW: 135 Milk: 20 HPG: 17 CEM: 7 Marb: 0.61 YG: 0.04 CW: 49 REA: 0.37 Fat: 0.00

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Studer Family Raises Shorthorns for 100 Years Source: Shelby Rogers, ASA Director of Marketing, Communications and Youth Activities “My grandpa, Ben, registered his first Shorthorn cattle in 1916,” said Dale Studer, the third generation of Studer Shorthorns. “First a white cow and then a roan. From then on our family had Shorthorns.” In 1960, at only seven years old, Dale began following his father, Nate, around the barn to help him bring in the nurse cows. By 1965, Dale began going with Ben to state fairs and national shows to help him. “I bought my first heifer in ’68 from Bert Hanson,” Dale said. “It was always Shorthorns every single day after that for me. From then till now it will always be Shorthorns for me.” This is where Dale’s love continued to grow and develop for Shorthorns. He was able to learn from his Father, Grandfather, brother Mike and brother Rich first-hand what it meant to have a love for the Shorthorn breed. At that time, Nate started phasing out of the showing and started passing it onto the boys to do. When Mike came home from the army he was in charge of caring for the Shorthorns. Shortly thereafter, Rich left for Vietnam to serve his country. Mike and Ben took over the breeding decisions in the herd from 1960-1975. Studer Shorthorns is a family operation built on generations of hard work, faith and love that has made a foundation for the future generations. “There was 757 t-posts from Anita’s house to mine,” Dale said. That was 2.5 miles. We got married in 1980 and started our family with Nathan and Kaisha while we lived in our first home. She is the love of my life and the reason I am able to keep raising Shorthorns today.” Dale said farming was rough in the early 80s and by 1985 they moved to Hamilton, Texas, to work at Riverside Farms. His brothers remained in Wesley and was able to keep a few Shorthorns with them.

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“We stayed in Texas for about six years and actually had three kids born there,” Dale said. “Ashley, Austin and Sarah.”

Dale and Anita moved back to Iowa in 1991 and ended up in Creston, the same town they have been since they moved back to Iowa. The kids, Nathan, Kaisha, Ashley, Austin and Sarah, got involved in 4-H and started showing. Nathan bought his first two show heifers from Jordan Acres when he started showing in 1993.

“We haven’t missed the Iowa State Fair since I started showing in ‘93,” said Nate Studer, fourth generation of Studer Shorthorns. “We started were dad left off attending several Midwest state fairs, as well as many state and national junior shows. It was certainly something our entire family was privileged to grow up around.” This tradition still remains today and they will be taking 10 head to state fair this year. As the Studer herd grew in numbers and quality in the early 2000s they joined in their first production sale with Genetics Online in Eastern Iowa. Soon after they joined with the Loudon family in the Generations of Exellence sale located closer to home. In 2005, Studer’s said they really made an effort to expand their marketing and promotion of quality bulls to seedstock and commercial producers. They brought in genetics from the North in Canada, to provide something different to the herd. “In order to sustain the herd you had to promote the breed to Purebred and Commercial breeders,” Nate said. “The commercial cattle market is the biggest segment of customers for any seedstock operation and we needed to provide consistent and reliable traits that appealed to this market as well. You couldn’t just sell to one or the other, we had to get genetics that both parts of the industry would see as beneficial.” Bringing in the changes in genetics in 2005 was one of the biggest changes at Studer. Dale said there was a separation in showing and commercial and with a market based around the commercial industry. “In the Midwest there was a need for cattle to be more efficient,” Dale said. “They had to perform on less resources. with grass acres dwindling and creating higher input costs. It was important to think about frame size and being sustainable with what acres we had for the cattle.” Studer Shorthorns maintains their herd with managing forage through rotational grazing on 600 acres of mostly fescue pasture, which can be a challenging forage, in itself, for the northern imported cattle. In 2010, opportunity provided, that they move to a new sale site on the home farm. The name Family Legacies was born over the kitchen counter at Dale and Anita’s house as they tried to decide what type of name was fitting for Studer Shorthorns. This year will mark the 6th Family Legacies Sale and will be the celebration of 100 years in the Shorthorn business. The rolling hills of

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Southwest Iowa contain a heritage built on five generations that is still going strong today.

Austin currently lives in Ankeny, Iowa and works for Dupont Crop Protection as a Technical Sales Agronomist.

In the Fall of 2014, at breakfast after church one Sunday morning, the Studer guys began discussing how they could get their bulls presented to a broader audience, expand their marketing’s, and concentrate on a promotional event for their potential clients. The Don’t You Think It’s Time Online Bull sale was born and started in February 2015. As one might imagine, this was a little new type of marketing for Dale, but with the encouragement of the younger generation the sale was a great success and sold bulls to 8 states. They were one of the first ones in the breed to have an online bull sale.

Sarah is the youngest and lives in Seasboro, Iowa and is a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Studer Shorthorns currently has more than 150 Purebred Shorthorn cows with 800 acres of pasture. They have mostly winter and early spring calves from January to April. “We are excited for the future of the breed, with the potential to become a valuable genetic asset to the industry, by focusing on the positive impacts that Shorthorn cattle can provide and diversifying our customer base.” Nate said Family is a big part of Studer Shorthorns and as Dale and Anita’s children have gotten older their family continues to expand. Their children are always quick to step-up and help at shows and sales. Nate, Jenny and Brock live Northwest of Creston and are active in the day to day operation at Studer Shorthorns.

Austin and Sarah continue to maintain cows of their own in the main cowherd. The fifth generation of kids (Kyzer, Brock, Cayson and Landry) are starting to be active on the farm and will continue to carry on the legacy of Studer Shorthorns. Studer Shorthorns have received many recognitions over the years, but one nearest to their heart has been named Builder of the Breed twice. Once in 1969 with grandfather, Ben and again in 2000 with the Dale Studer Family. “God, Shorthorns and family is all I have ever known,” Dale said. “I wake up and its Shorthorns. That is how it will be for the rest of my life. I would like to dedicate the last 100 years to my Grandfather Ben, my Father and Mother, Nate and Imogene, my late Brother Tom (Stub) and his family and my late brother Richard and his family.””

Crestmead Farm Herd established 1888

Ashley, Chance, Kyzer and Landry make their home in Wiota, Iowa and have a show cattle and show pig operation. They continue the tradition of Studer Shorthorns with cows in their own herd. They have an annual Fall Sale each September. Kaisha, Chad, Drew and Cayson live in Des Moines, Iowa and stay active with traveling and attending sporting events with their kids.

Family owned & operated since 1917

Steve Sellers 620-257-2611

Kevin Dwyer 620-680-0404

Crestmead Farm 660 888 9790

ravenswood Farm 660 621 1818

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Custom Cattle Feeding • 12,000 Head Capacity

Crestmead Farm is pleased to announce we have teamed up with our good friends and neighbors at ravenswood Farm to provide quality Polled shorthorn Bulls. Crestmead and ravenswood will have a select group of yearling bulls available for purchase this fall. Feel free to contact either firm with any questions regarding our outstanding group of bulls.

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COUNTY NEWS Cass/Jackson County The Cass/Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association held their September meeting at the Harrisonville City Park. The occasion was our annual steak cookout picnic. After the meal, Bruce Mershon, our MCA district representative and district vice president, opened the meeting with the nomination and election of Randy Steckly to fulfill the remainder of the current presidential term and serve the 2016-2017 term of president. President Randy Steckly gave a brief outline of his goals for the coming term(s), one of which was to do more in the way of scholarships.

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Following the presidential election, Bruce spoke of the legislative overrides of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s vetoes of the three agricultural bills. Current District 33 state representative Donna Pfautsch gave a capitol report on all the bills that were passed over the governor’s veto and the five bills that she co-sponsored and when they would become law. In the “FYI” segment, member Max Schmoll told about member Billy Snyder, who is also our chapter vice president, who is currently in Research Medical Center in Kansas City undergoing treatment for burns received in mid-September. Billy’s brother and fellow association member Larry, suddenly passed away this past May, so it has been a difficult summer for the Snyder family. We ask for your hopes and prayers for the family. There were 37 members and/or guests that attended the picnic. Thanks to members Don Rhoads and Randy Steckly for handling the cooking chores. Our next meeting will be October 18, 2016 at the Harrisonville Community Center.

Polk County

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By the time this article is published, the election may well be over. And what a ride it has been! This certainly has been a crazy political year! We farmers can’t help but wonder how it will affect our industry. Right now it seems the prices have dropped significantly on most farm products, and we are searching for answers. Maybe that is why nearly a hundred people came out to our October meeting. Or, maybe they were interested to learn more about the changes to antibiotic labeling that takes effect on January 1, 2017. Just like most industries, there are always regulatory changes in agriculture, and this one is very significant.

The sponsors for the evening were Countryside Vet Clinic and Wooderson Vet Clinic. Mark Grove, from Countryside Clinic, and Charlie Robinson, from Wooderson Clinic, did a really nice job of answering questions about the antibiotic labeling, as well as answering all other questions. If you have questions you did not get answered, you are encouraged to visit either of these clinics for more information. It is important that you

understand how this new labeling system will change availability and use of feed grade and water soluble antibiotics. Many of these antibiotics that are now available over the counter will now require Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) or a prescription from your veterinarian. This may require the veterinarian to come to your farm on a somewhat regular basis. Charlie Robinson said he expects to be out on some farms quarterly. They ask for patience from farmers while they get acclimated to the new system. Ozark Farm Fest is now over for this year. It was a great success. The weather was almost perfect on Saturday. This brought out large crowds, with many of them com-

Charlie Robinson from Wooderson Vet Clinic.

ing into the Beef House for a delicious beef sandwich. A sizable group of our Polk County members worked hard to supply those sandwiches. Some of our cattlemen cooked for a Bolivarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Duck Creek Employee Appreciation Luncheon. Way to go, guys.

Mark Grove, from Countryside Vet Clinic.

Our next meeting will be at the Methodist Church in Bolivar on November 10. This meeting is in conjunction with the local Extension Office Southwest Beef Conference. The conference begins at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m., with dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an interesting evening.

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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association The Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association met October 4 at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center. Maggie Mae’s of Miller catered the meal. Sponsors for the evening were the Central States Beefmaster Association. Following supper, Davin Vaughn a Beefmaster breeder from Mt. Vernon presented a powerpoint discussion on the breed and why they are an ideal cross using a Beefmaster bull on black cows. Hybrid vigor, or heterosis, is a valuable aid in giving that cross some advantages according to Davin. Kailee Essary and Samantha Schnake attended the MCA’s Show-Me Beef Leadership Conference on September 9, 10 and 11. They gave a nice report on their activities in the Kansas City area along with about 30 other youth from around the state. Our association contributed financial support for the conference. President Keith Hankins opened the business meeting with a review of the association’s tour on September 17 of three farms in Barry County. The association supported the activities at the University’s Southwest Center on September 9 and 10. Approximately 2,000 FFA students attended the event on the 9th where Keith assisted Mark Russell with the Missouri Beef Industry Council. Keith encouraged the 65 attendees to sign up to help where they can during Mt. Vernon’s Apple Butter Makin’ Days on October 7, 8 and 9. That event has now occurred and was again a success at raising money for college scholarships and youth programs like livestock

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shows and backpack programs. Eldon Cole, MU extension livestock specialist, reviewed upcoming events such as: performance tested bull sale; steer feed-out; Show-Me-Select bred heifer sale and a vaccine survey being conducted by an MU agriculture journalism student. Concluding the evening, sheets were distributed for members to solicit auction items for the fundraiser in December.

Vernon County Approximately 40 Vernon County Cattlemen gathered September 15 at 7:00 PM at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Jeffery Schoen of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. was the featured speaker. His topic covered fall herd health considerations. Michelle Westerhold read the previous minutes. Tommy Wait reported on our Bushwhacker booth, Las Vegas trip raffle and gave the Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report. Officer nominations will be held next month. Members were encouraged to be thinking about it. Jane reported on the veto override session. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 20.

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Cedar County Fall is a busy time of year for producers in Cedar County. Fall calving season is in full swing and many farmers are busy clipping pastures or in the hay field. This did not stop the Cedar County Cattlemen and Farm Bureau members from volunteering their time to promote beef as a vendor and in the parade at the Stockton Black Walnut Festival, September 21-24, 2016. Throughout the duration of the festival, the members served 600 rib-eye steak sandwiches. A new addition to the booth this year included selling personalized drink cups featuring the Cedar County Cattleman and Farm Bureau logo. Drinks were sold for $2.00, refills were $1.00. The unseasonably warm weather kept folks returning to the booth for a refreshing refill of ice-cold sweet tea. The turnout and community support of the booth was incredible.

Other business included a report on the walnut festival booth and parade, veto session highlights, and changes to the bylaws. Tom Bryant attended the Missouri Cattleman’s Association state meeting and gave a detailed report regarding state and national events and activities. The guest speaker for the evening was Alan Freeman and Andrea Adair from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The next board meeting will be November 3, in Stockton. The next member meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ray H. Zumwalt Expo Center, Stockton, MO. This will be our annual toy drive. Please bring a toy and a dessert.

“Working the festival is a lot of hard work. We have a handful of people who take time away from the farm and vacation from their day jobs to make the event a success. A special thanks goes out to everyone who contributed their time and to the Vernon County Cattleman’s Association for the use of their trailer. We couldn’t do this without their dedication,” said Clay Doeden, president of the Cedar County Cattleman’s Association. Proceeds will be used to send high school students to state leadership events, support exhibitors at the county youth fairs, and to promote agriculture and the cattle industry in Cedar County.

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The Cedar County Cattleman also entered a float in the Stockton Black Walnut Festival Parade held on Saturday, September 24. The theme of the float was “Lake Life in Cattle Country.” The float consisted of a John Deere tractor driven by Justin Burns pulling a boat with a cow wake boarding behind it. Tony Underwood, Kala Kenney, and Henry Abercrombie represented the organization by riding in the boat. Special thanks to Clay Doeden for serving as the wake boarding bovine.

The Cedar County Cattleman’s Association held their member meeting on October 6 at the Land O’ Lakes Youth Fair Grounds in El Dorado Springs. Prior to electing the 2017 officers, Clay Doeden announced he would be stepping down as president. Billy Bruce was elected as the new president. Other officers elected included Tom Bryant, State Director and Clay Doeden, vice president. The office of secretary held by Megan Richner and Treasurer, held by Kala Kenney will remain the same. The current county board members are Don Boultinghouse, Jeff Chambers, Ron Mann, and Larry Stanley. They will remain on the board for another year.

Jeff Stacy serves Keith Irvin an ice cold drink during the walnut festival.

Clay Doeden volunteers his time grilling rib-eye steaks.

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Henry County The hay is finished, the crops are in. Thanks to the recent rains, the fall pastures are looking great. Now we can just sit back and wait until we have to start feeding. Our association has remained busy and active all summer. We started the school year with donating burgers and grilling for Educational Agriculture Day at the Montrose schools. Five different schools were involved in this activity. On to Calhoun for the 107th Annual Colt Show. This is always a fun, reunion-type fair, and it is always one of our most financially productive grilling events.

Waiting for dinner to be served are the Robbie Thompsons and the Wilbur Caldwells.

President Gene Reid is to be commended for obtaining interesting and informative sponsors and speakers for the organization. Our last sponsor and speaker was Jared Wareham. So many questions were asked that our program ran double-timeâ&#x20AC;Ś with no time lag or lack of interest. Our next activity will be at DesCombes Agri-Business. We will be grilling for their Vermeer Field Day on October 20.

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Dudley and Patsy Wareham visit with Molly Gach (intern from CMC) and sponsor Jared Wareham and his wife Jill.

Some of our members are shown grilling at the Calhoun Colt Show Members left to right are Russ Cristopher, Anthony Lesmeister, Jim Licher, Roy Batschelett, Wanda Batschelett, Janet Akers, Lola Cristopher, Robbie Thompson, and Wilbur Caldwell. Several other members worked both days of the fair, but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shown.

Member Jim Reid presents the tool chest (donated by Waterloo) to Amy Prince from Roth Farms.

Members visiting, and discussing the speakers presentation, are Bob Harriman, Bob Trolinger, Rodney Drenon, David Micke, and Jake Drenon.

Bill and Cathy Foster and Beth Wilson visit during dinner.

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Benton County The September 26, 2016 meeting of Benton County Cattlemen was held at Sam Crawfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Crawford Auction Service hosted the event, providing hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Members brought additional sides and lots of desserts. It was a beautiful evening around the fire. Marvin Dieckman Region 6 VP gave us an update on the override session and urged us to vote for Mike Parson and YES on Amendment 4. He also said MCA was endorsing the current attorney general Chris Koster for governor and Josh Hawley for attorney general. We discussed our trade show coming up on October 8, 2016 at the Lincoln Elementary Gym. The election of officers was also held. The 2017 officers are PresidentMarvin Dieckman, Vice-President-Bill Hinkle, Secretary- Mike Dieckman, Treasurer- Larry Gregory, NW Director- Brad Crouch, NE Director- Roger Dieckman, SW Director-Jr Williams, SE Director- Sam Crawford and State Director- Marvin Dieckman.

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Benton County Cattlemen held their annual Trade Show, Banquet and Scholarship Auction October 8, 2016 at the Lincoln Elementary Gym. The Trade Show opened at 5:00 p.m. We had eight vendors set up tables to display their products. Bob Smith and three fellow musicians provided entertainment throughout the evening. Our scholarship auction brought in $2,024. We then enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Tastebuds.

Our Cattleman of the Year for 2016 went to a couple who work tirelessly for our organization. They are involved with every county activity. They even attend MCA Convention, Steak Fry and several trips to Cowboys at the Capitol. The award went to Bill and Alice Hinkle. Bill has served as county president, vice president and area director. Alice is very active in Benton CattleWomen as well. We announced the winners of our four $1,000 scholarships. The recipients are Ashlyn Yoder, Noah Long, Casey Bahrenburg and Julie Crouch. Door prizes and more music followed. We presented outgoing President Brad Crouch with an embroidered vest. The activities concluded by announcing the winner of our gun raffle. Our raffle raised an additional $1,300 for scholarships.

Outgoing President Brad Crouch in his new vest.

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On the Edge of

Common Sense with Baxter Black Moderation One of the hazards of having educated friends is that they are a frequent source of scientific information. Dr. Ben sent me a scholarly review entitled “WHAT DID OUR ANCESTORS EAT?” by two gentlemen well versed in nutrition and anthropology. One of the many observations they made was, with the advent of agriculture individuals became smaller in stature. They concluded that agriculture itself was not to blame but rather ‘a departure from a mixed diet derived from a variety of sources.’ Which simply substantiates the Coyote Cowboy Theory that says “Too much of anything is almost as bad for you as not enough of everything!” For instance, running. Most of us have a friend or a family member fall prey to this addiction. They disappear for an hour in the morning early. You see them on deserted country roads striding single-minded along the shoulder, oblivious to the weather, the scenery and the traffic. They don’t wave. Within weeks they become gaunt stringy creatures like wormy coyotes in bicycling underwear. Their conversation revolves around tennis shoes. Or take those people who breed purebred cattle. New converts very seldom develop the fanatic devotion to the cause that is part of the persona so often seen in a breed-

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er who was born with a silver show halter in his hand. The young child who slept under the painting of the majestic herd sire once asked his dad about crossbreeding, and was given a lecture that began with Genesis 1:28 and concluded with the latest placings at the International Expo in Louisville! And how ‘bout the nervous, preoccupied person pacing at the edge of the crowd incessantly cleaning his fingernails or fidgeting with his belt loops? He’s gnawing on an endless procession of matches, toothpicks, blades of grass, swizzle sticks, whip poppers or bleeding cuticles! If you see a grown man buying Juicy Fruit by the case, it’s a safe bet that he just quit chewing tobacco! Religious fanatics, animal rights activists and political extremists have no sense of humor about their chosen cause. I admit to being one of those frothing lunatics who has that ALL OR NOTHING personality. It’s a cross that a lot of us bear, unconsciously. I’ve tried to keep my enthusiasm in check so I can be better company for those around me, but it’s hard to see both sides when you’ve got your eyes closed. Matter of fact, the only thing I can’t do in excess… is moderation!

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with Mike Deering Charting the Course The 49th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show is right around the corner. It seems unbelievable and further solidifies the validity of the old cliché: Time Flies. I know January seems like a ways off, but it’s not. Mark your calendar now and make plans to bring the entire family to this annual gathering. This year’s theme is “Charting the Course.” A theme is just a theme, but it’s fitting considering the whole purpose of the convention is to set the direction of the organization for the coming year. We’re charting the course and it can’t happen without you. From networking to education to policy priorities, the convention has something for everyone and we have a seat with your name on it.

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Cattlemen’s College, sponsored by Zoetis, is always a highlight of the convention. This year, we have speakers focusing on genomics; reproduction technologies; cost share programs; new regulations coming down the pipe; and much more. Without question, one of the largest attended sessions will be frank discussions about market volatility and futures trading. No one understands the problems like you do and your opinions and ideas are absolutely critical.

The convention brings together members from around the state to network, share ideas and to establish a sense of community. Networking is essential because, in the big scheme of things, there really aren’t that many of us. A perfect place to not only network, but to also see the latest and the greatest tools and technologies available is the trade show. This is the largest show in the state focused solely on Missouri’s beef cattle industry. The convention is also where the rubber meets the road on our grassroots policy process. We establish policy priorities for the coming year. I assure you that we take your priorities seriously and fight like hell to get them across the finish-line. We

Executive Vice President proved that and 2017 will be no different. Please take time to fill out the policy questionnaire found on page 64. We also add new policy, amend existing policy and scrap outdated policy in the association’s policy book, which is essential to ensuring we have member-driven policies that truly reflect the will of our members. In addition to all this, the Policy and Resolutions Session will include post-election updates and what it means for agriculture. You can’t chart the course without the next generation, so that’s why we spend an entire evening honoring the best and the brightest young leaders. That’s why we have speaking contests, queen contests and much more going on throughout convention. Our young leaders are the true renewable resources that we need to move this industry forward and we must be exhaustive in our efforts to expand their interest in the association and the industry. We want to see you there. We do our level best to make the convention affordable and it is not at all seen as a profit center for the association. Your presence is so important to the leaders of this association. Please make plans to attend the 49th Annual Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show Jan. 6-8, 2017, at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach. Early bird registration is now available and more information can be found on page 10-11.

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BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS Checkoff Spotlight Executive Director Mark Russell Part of the monthly column will highlight some of the beef producers elected to serve on the MBIC board. This month, Glen Waters from Norborne is featured: Glen is now serving a second 3-year term as an elected member of MBIC representing Region 1 (northwest Missouri). He also just completed his third year serving on the executive committee for MBIC as Treasurer. Glen was raised on a diversified livestock and crop farm in Ray and Carroll Counties. Through his experiences with 4-H, FFA, showing Hereford cattle and growing up on a farm, he developed a strong interest in animal agriculture. Waters attended Mizzou where he participated in the Meats, Livestock and Meat Animal Evaluation teams, furthering his interest in the beef industry. After graduation from Mizzou, he accepted a position as a Sales Specialist with Purina, a position which he still fulfills today. In addition to his sales responsibilities for Purina, Glen lives on their family farm in Norborne with his wife and two young children, where they produce beef from a commercial cow/calf enterprise and are also beginning a small registered Hereford herd to support the cattle showing interest of their children.

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John Lundeen, Senior Executive Director Market Research, NCBA A recent study looked at more direct challenges to ground beef demand, and discussed needed industry actions. Ground beef is vital to the beef industry, with close to 60 percent of current beef volume domestically reaching the market as ground beef.

For the first six months of 2016, more beef moved through the grocery channel than in 2015. Interestingly, there was a small shift in the type of beef purchased, with an increase in steak and roast volume, and a 3 percent decrease in ground beef. In addition to in-depth sales analysis, two checkoff-fund-

ed studies have recently been run by the market research department, one exploring ground beef purchasing in fast food restaurants, and the other focused on in-home ground beef usage. Both suggest that a minority of consumers are shifting their ground beef eating habits. Note that other tracking of the consumer over the last three years documents that 15 percent of consumers expect to see their “beef” usage increase. One should also recognize that as recently as 2014, an estimate of burger consumption showed a record 14 billion estimated as consumed, combining in-home and foodservice consumption.

Health Concerns

Historically nutrition has been the greatest challenge for the beef industry impacting planned consumption levels. Consumers are concerned about fat, cholesterol and calories, and beef is seen as a choice to restrict. The same was true in the two studies recently run concerning foodservice and at-home ground beef purchase intentions; nutrition was the number one reason to cut back on ground beef. The primary reason given for gravitating to chicken products in fast food burger restaurants is nutrition. Scanner data indicates the primary ground product competitively in grocery stores is ground turkey. This product is perceived by the consumer as being healthier. The industry has strengths here that must be emphasized, head-to-head nutritional comparisons of ground beef to poultry products should continue to be emphasized. The industry is producing a range of ground beef products for consumer’s, that compare very favorably nutritionally to poultry products. Before the recession, leaner ground was becoming more popular. Then, as the recession struck, sales shifted towards less lean, more price-competitive product. In the first six months of 2016, 70 – 77 percent lean product showed scanner sales declines while higher lean products an increase in sales.

Price Concerns

The second most noted reason for decreased use of ground beef in-home was price (“too expensive” or “other proteins being more affordable”). The Consumer Beef Index, a semi-annual tracker of consumer perceptions has shown over time that chicken enjoys a strong lead over beef on value perceptions.

Trading Up to Better Quality

Although it is too early to tell if this is a long-term trend, consumers recently are buying a better steak or roast to serve in-home. Scanner data from the first six months of the year showed strength in T-bone, porterhouse, strip and petite sirloin steak sales. (1) The third most significant reason given in the fast food survey for eating less fast food burgers was a migration by the consumer to burgers served at more expensive locations. (2) Note however that the overall sales of fast food burgers still dwarfs higher priced competitors.

The primary enticers to eat more fast food burgers were knowing that the beef is fresh, more nutritious side dishes and the use of leaner beef. Ground beef is a wonderful product that meets consumers’ needs. Over the last several years sales have climbed, helping to power incremental industry revenues. Due to the sheer scale in volume and dollars of ground beef sales, ground beef will draw competitive attention. The industry must continue to stress the taste, versatility, nutritional benefits and overall value of ground beef.

Convenience

Consumers do not note convenience as an issue with using ground beef. However, in the Ground Beef Usage study, a range of solutions were tested to determine what might stimulate demand for ground beef; enhanced convenient packaging solutions did very well.

Lifestyle Changes

Consumers are shifting some of their meals to in-home, including those in the millennial generation. Part of this is based on nutritional desires, as the consumer believes they can prepare a more nutritious dish at home than is traditionally served at a restaurant.

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The number one reason for eating less burgers at fast food restaurants was simply “not eating as much fast food.” Note that quotes from the study indicated that major drivers of this trend were a desire to be healthier, to save money by eating out less, a trend to eat more often in-home and the desire to lose weight.

What’s Cookin’ at the

Missouri Beef House By Pat & Patty Wood, MCA Beef House Managers

New Sign “Here’s your sign…” Finally the Beef House Express has been identified. When we built a new structure in 2012 to replace the outdated homemade concession trailer and changed the name from Beef House Depot to Beef House Express, we knew that we had to have new signage for the building. Several challenges we had to

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address were to make sure that fair-goers knew that the Missouri Beef House and the Beef House Express are one and the same under the direction of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Since the Express is located on a main road which is just east of the machinery area, our signage needed to be visible from many directions as well as have some height. Also, during the 11-day fair, our customers see the sign in front of the Beef House to encourage those in a hurry to visit the Express; however, as they enter the patio area they struggle to know where to go to find it. Therefore, we designed a three-sided, 23-feet-high, free-standing structure with color and signage chosen to mimic the sign on the front of the Missouri Beef House building.

A BIG Thanks to Mike Carter, Kit Carter, Gary Burton, Marvin Dieckman, Gavin Doyle, Eddie Gaylord, Orry Harbit, Gary McMullin and W&M Welding, Candace Rosen, Wesley Windsor, and Pat & Patty Wood for your volunteer time and commitment to this project. We encourage all to take a drive by and give us your feedback on what you think as well as what else we can do to fulfill the MCA mission “dedicated to advancing Missouri’s beef industry.” Thought for the month: “Thank You for the food before us, the friends beside us, and the love between us.”

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Show-Me-Select Heifers Add Genetics When Replacing Old Beef Cows in Herd Source: by Duane Dailey with David Patterson, Eldon Cole, Kendra Graham, and Scott Brown. Proven replacement heifers build genetics in beef herds. They increase future calf value from the herd. Buying Show-Me-Select replacement heifers gives a quicker boost to herd genetics than growing your own, says Dave Patterson, University of Missouri Extension beef specialist. Increasing numbers of herd owners specialize in raising superior SMS replacements. Buying them adds heifers from the top proven sires in the breed. Six fall sales of spring-calving SMS heifers start Oct. 28. Sale dates, locations, times and contacts are:

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• Oct. 28, Farmington Livestock Auction, 7 p.m.; Kendra Graham, 573-756-4539. • Nov. 18, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, 7 p.m.; Eldon Cole, Mount Vernon, 417-466-3102. • Nov. 18, Kirksville Livestock, 6 p.m.; Zac Erwin, 660-665-9866.

• Nov. 26, Kingsville Livestock Auction, 11 a.m.; David Hoffman, Harrisonville, 816-380-8460. • Dec. 3, Fruitland Livestock Sales, 1 p.m.; Erin Larimore, Jackson, 573-243-3581. • Dec. 10, F & T Livestock Market, Palmyra, 12:30 p.m.; Daniel Mallory, New London, 573-985-3911. Producing superior heifers with calving-ease genetics isn’t a quick process. Heifer buyers gain benefits of years of work by developers. Purchased genetics show up in the next calf crop. This fall, MU Extension regional livestock specialists say sellers are uncertain about expected prices. Calf prices and beef futures markets dropped sharply this year from record prices two years ago. Specialists remind sellers that many more bidders know the value of beef genetics. They pay more for quality. However, Eldon Cole, MU Extension specialist at Mount Vernon, says, “It could be a buyers’ market.”

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Video preview and sale may be viewed at www.joplinstockyards.com and DV Auction - On-Line Bidding May be Arranged in Advance.

375 Crossbred & Purebred Heifers

Breeds & crosses include: Angus, Brangus, Hereford, Gelbvieh, Red Angus, Lim-Flex, Simmental. About 80% are black or black whiteface with balance being red. Many are synchronized and AI bred. A few Tier Two and Show-Me-Plus heifers in the offering. Program Requirements:

• Heifers have met minimum standards for reproductive soundness, pelvic size, body condition and weight and are free of blemishes. • Heifers have been bred to bulls meeting strict calving ease/birth weight EPD requirements. • A strict immunization program has been followed including official Brucellosis calfhood vaccination. All heifers have been found negative for PI BVD. • Heifers will calve from Mid-January to April 30 and were preg checked within 30 days of the sale. Consignors…

A & W Brooks Farm, Exeter Bill & Georgia McCloy, Licking Gary Goostree, Rocky Comfort Haden Cattle Co., Rogersville Jerry Carnes, Diamond Kunkel Farms, Neosho Sam Schaumann, Billings

Alan Glor, Bolivar Circle S Chicks, Stark City Goodnight Angus, Carthage Jane Rogers, Pottersville John Wheeler, Marionville Mark McFarland, Stella Sampson Farms, Hartville

Bart Renkoski, Purdy Cupps Farms, Shell Knob Grellner Farms, Owensville Jason Hudson, Jenkins Kathy Wheeler, Marionville Mast Farms, Lamar Weber Cattle, Lamar

For information contact… Eldon Cole (417) 466-3102 or 466-3386 colee@missouri.edu www.swmobcia.com/

Sponsored by: Missouri “Show-Me-Select” Replacement Heifers, Inc., Division of Animal Sciences, Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association in cooperation with University of Missouri Extension, Commercial Agriculture Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Department of Agriculture.

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Following Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale: Special Bred Cow Sale Consignments from Reputable Cattle Programs For information or catalog contact: David Hoffman 816-380-8460 View Cattle At: CattleUSA.com Rick Anstine 816-597-3331 Register by: 11-23-16 • 12 p.m.

November 18, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2016

Buffalo Livestock Market

Callaway Livestock Center, Inc.

Sale Every Saturday 12:00 Noon

On I-70, 4 miles east of Kingdom City, MO on outer road 573-642-7486

1 mile west on Hwy 32 • Buffalo, MO 65622 Barn: 417-345-8122

• Selling 1200 to 1700 head Farm Fresh Cattle weekly • Special Stock Cow and Bull Sale 3rd Tuesday night of each month at 6:30 p.m. • Pre-Vac Feeder Calf Sales 2nd Saturday of every month in conjunction with Regular Sale (Pfizer Pre-Vac, BLM Pre-Vac, Bayer Program, Mo Quality Assurance. LMA-Vac and MFA Health Track)

Order Buying Service Available

Owners… Lyle Caselman Leon Caselman Howard Miller 417-345-7876 H 417-345-4514 H 417-345-8612 H 417-533-2944 cell 417-588-6185 cell

Your One-Stop for Braunvieh Influence and Black Hybrid Commercial Females Call us to see some of the best calf raisers in the business. Over 22 Years Grouping and Marketing our customer’s feeder calves!

Every Monday: Slaughter Cattle Sale 10:00 a.m. Selling All Classes of Cattle 12:30 p.m.

1st Thursday Nite of Each Month: 6:00 p.m. Bred Cows and Breeding Bull Sale David Means

John P. Harrison

573-642-9753

573-386-5150

Jack Harrison

David Bell

573-386-2138

660-327-5633

Ron McBee 221 State Hwy H Fayette, MO 65248 (573) 228-2517 E-mail: mcbcattle@aol.com Website: McBeeCattleCompany.com

10' Feed Bunk

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Featuring our THREE TON PORTABLE FEED BIN

• Ground Opening Lid • Sight Glass • Pin Hitch • Spout just right for a five gallon bucket

Dealer Inquiries Welcome www.greenswelding.com

Made from all 14 gauge steel 22" high and 8" deep

Green’s Welding and Sales 1464 S.E. County Road 15305 Appleton City, MO 64724

(660) 476-5598 Fax: (660) 476-2801

Is your risk management plan adequate for your Livestock and Pasture?

The Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Program protects livestock producers from losses to productivity caused by poor forage conditions due to lack of rainfall. The Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Program protects against a decline in the CME Feeders Cattle Price Index. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri can assist you in the Risk Management of your cattle operation with a loan and or insurance to assist you in running your operation.

Richard Hallock • Risk Management Agent • 660-425-2261 Office 660-947-2474 Office • 641-442-5222 Cellphone

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SALE REPORTS Walker Polled Herefords, Morrison, TN. 9-5-16 6 Bulls...............................................................Av. $6,738 74 Females.........................................................Av. $7211 16 Embryos.........................................................Av. $788 1 Flush...............................................................Av. $4500 Riley Brothers, Darlington, WI 9-10-16 47 Angus Females.............................................Av. $6,104 Wild Indian Acres Charolias, DeSoto, MO 9-10-16 62 Charolias Females.......................................Av. $4,251 Buford Ranches, Welch, OK 9-17-16 15 Hereford Bulls.............................................Av. $4,816 145 Angus Bulls................................................Av. $6,144 Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland, KS 9-26-16 290 16-21 Month Bulls....................................Av. $5,192 93 13-14 Month Bulls......................................Av. $4,140 20 Bred Cows...................................................Av. $4,350 17 Bred Heifers................................................Av. $4,206 141 Commercial Bred Heifers.........................Av. $1,971 Journagan Ranch, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 10-1-16 35 Hereford Bulls.............................................Av. $2,917 69 Hereford Females........................................Av. $3,607 Jacs Ranch Production Sale, Bentonville, AR 10-1-16 69 Angus Bulls..................................................Av. $4,168 69 Angus Females.............................................Av. $7,408

Byergo Angus, Savannah, MO 8-8-16 38 Bulls.............................................................Av. $3,901 19 Bred Cows...................................................Av. $2,436 9 Fall Pairs........................................................Av. $3,644 20 Com. Open Heifers.....................................Av. $1,116 17 Com. Bred Heifers......................................Av. $1,650 21 Com. Pairs...................................................Av. $1,770 Heart of Missouri Limousin Sale, Lebanon, MO 8-9-16 29 Pairs.............................................................Av. $3,714 30 Bred Females...............................................Av. $2,165 12 Open Heifers...............................................Av. $2,633 14 Bulls.............................................................Av. $2,257 New Day Genetics, Harrison, AR 10-12-16 30 Sim Angus Bulls..........................................Av. $3,325 35 Com. Bred Heifers......................................Av. $1,843 Circle A Angus Ranch, Iberia, MO 10-15-16 109 Bulls...........................................................Av. $4,585 200 Com. Bred Heifers.....................................Av. $2001 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Assoc., West Plains, MO 10-15-16 28 Bulls.............................................................Av. $2,688 25 Females........................................................Av. $2,416 Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co. Family Values Sale, Fulton, MO 10-16-16 49 Angus Bulls..................................................Av. $3,229 48 Angus Females.............................................Av. $2,593 Hinkles Prime Cut Angus, Nevada, MO 10-17-16 89 Angus Bulls..................................................Av. $3,812

Express Ranches, Yukon, OK 10-3-16 293 Angus Bulls................................................Av. $6,058 33 Angus Bred Heifers.....................................Av. $2,833 17 Angus Bred Cows........................................Av. $2,447 28 Hereford Bulls.............................................Av. $4,714 350 Commercial Bred Heifers.........................Av. $1,698 MO Heritage Hereford Sale, Salem, MO 10-2-16 7 Bulls...............................................................Av. $3,171 48 Females........................................................Av. $2,339

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J&N Black Herefords, Leavenworth, KS 10-8-16 7 Bulls...............................................................Av. $4,600 37 Females........................................................Av. $2,182 100 Commercial Cows.....................................Av. $1,642 72 Commercial Bred Heifers...........................Av. $1,379 2 AQHA Horses...............................................Av. $2,875

Sale Calendar November 3

Moriando Online Sale

November 4

Jamison Hereford Sale, Quinter, KS

November 4-5 GeneTrust Brangus Sale @ Chimney Rock, Concord, AR November 5

Double A Limousin Sale, El Dorado Springs, MO

November 5

New Day Genetics Production Sale, Osceola, MO

November 5

CSBBA Sale, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO

November 5

Missouri Charolais Breeders Sale, Springfield, MO

November 5

B/F Cattle Co. Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO

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November 11-12 ABHA Show and Sale, Sedalia, MO

November 12 HAGA Show-Me Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Springfield, MO November 12 Moser Ranch Production Sale, Wheaton, KS November 12 Smith Registered Angus Sale, Berryville, MO November 17 Moriando Online Sale November 18 Galaxy Beef Production Sale, Macon, MO November 18 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, JRS, Carthage, MO November 19 Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, MO November 19 Dalebanks Angus Sale, Eureka, KS November 19 Timberland Sale, Vernon, AL

November 19 Show Me Polled Hereford Classic Sale, Windsor, MO

MBC Classified

November 19 Seedstock Plus, Kingsville, MO

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 before an issue.

November 19 Missouri Simmental Fall Harvest Sale, Springfield, MO

November 26 Butch’s Angus Sale, Jackson, MO

“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.

November 26 Consolidated Genetic Solutions Bull Sale, Marianna, FL

SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION Video Sale Via Satellite. Your area representative is Bob Walker, 417-777-0949.

November 21 Green Springs Bull Test, El Dorado Springs, MO November 26 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Kingsville, MO

November 28 Bachman Game Changer Gelbvieh Dispersal Sale, Nevada, MO December 2

Missouri Angus Advantage Plus Sale, Marshall, MO

December 3

Wright’s Charolais Sale, Kearney, MO

December 3

Womack Farms Sale, Heber Springs, AR

December 3

Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Fruitland, MO

December 4

Missouri Hereford Association 2016 Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, MO

December 4

Earl Marshall 103 Sellabration Sale, Anita, IA

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. PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS: Good Selection, Serviceable Age, Reasonable Price. Carl Speight. Dadeville, MO. 417-995-3120 or 417-298-7307.

December 10 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale, Palmyra, MO January 18 Deer Creek Cattle Co Sale, Bowling Green, MO

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Advertiser Index

NOVEMBER 2016

AMEC...............................................3 American Angus Association..........45 American Shorthorn Association....25 Anipro.............................................19 Bachman Cattle Farms...................23 Buffalo Livestock Market................58 Butch’s Angus Sale..........................43 Callaway Livestock Center Inc........58 Central Missouri Sales Co..............50 Circle 5 Cattle Co...........................34 Circle A Angus Ranch....................37 Classified.........................................69 Clearwater Farm.............................37 Consolidated Genetic Solutions Bull Sale......................28 Crestmead Shorthorn.....................27 Dalebanks Angus.............................50 Deer Creek Cattle Co Sale..............51 Eastern Missouri Commission Company....................................15 Farmers Bank of North Missouri....58 Foglesong Charolais..........................7 Galaxy Beef LLC......................37, 41 Gerloff Farms..................................37 Gibson Mineral Feeders..................49 Grand River Cattle.........................34 Green Springs Tested Bull Sale.......52 Green’s Welding & Sales.................59 Hampton Feedlot............................51 Harriman Santa Fe.........................22

Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus..............37 Jim’s Motors....................................20 JJ Skyline Angus..............................37 Joplin Regional Stockyards.............67 Kingsville Livestock Auction...........49 Laughlin Angus...............................37 Lucas Cattle Co..............................57 Marshall & Fenner Farms...............37 Earl Marshall..................................56 MCA Brand Wall Page...................65 MCA Convention......................10-11 MCA Membership Form................62 McBee Cattle Co............................58 McPherson Concrete Products.......69 Mead Cattle Co..............................33 Mead Farms....................................37 MFA Fair Share...............................63 Missouri Angus Advantage +Plus....39 Missouri Angus Association............37 Missouri Angus Breeders................37 Missouri Beef Industry Council......47 Missouri Hereford Association 2016 Opportunity Sale...............68 Missouri Limousin Breeders Association.................................71 Missouri Simmental Assn Fall Harvest Sale...............................59 Missouri Valley Commission Company....................................15 MLS Tubs.......................................35

Naught-Naught Agency..................70 Norbrook Enroflox.....................20 21 Northeast Mo Show-Me-Select Sale.............................................52 Ogden Horsecreek Ranch...............37 Ory’s 07 Red Angus........................35 Sellers Feedlot.................................27 Show Me Polled Hereford Sale.........9 South Central Regional Stockyards....................................7 Southeast Mo Show-Me-Select Sale.............................................52 Southwest Mo Show-Me-Select Sale.............................................53 Superior Steel Sales.........................49 Sydenstricker Genetics................2, 37 Triple C, Inc....................................16 Valley Oaks Angus..........................37 Weiker Angus Ranch.......................37 West Central Mo Show-Me-Select Sale.............................................53 Wheeler & Sons Livestock Market........................................50 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate.....49 Mike Williams.................................49 Windsor Livestock Auction.............42 Womack..........................................72 Wright Charolais Sale.....................17 Zeitlow Distributing........................32