September 2016 Missouri Beef Cattleman by Missouri Beef Cattleman

CONTENTS

September 2016

FEATURES 10

Revving the Rural Economy

Missouri State Fair Highlights

Production Agriculture Industries Stimulate Rippling Growth

Missouri Beef House Highlights

Missouri Beef House and Other Events

Veterinary Benefits

Missouri Vets Add Value Through Reproduction Technology

MEMBER NEWS 6 50

Association Update

Beef Checkoff News

County News

10 Revving the Rural Economy

COLUMNS 8

MCA President’s Perspective Big Impacts

CattleWomen’s Corner

Junior Spotlight

Straight Talk: Mike Deering

Create a Memory

Meet the President

Your Funeral

On the Edge of Common Sense: Baxter Black

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The Cowboy Image

Capitol Update

Field Notes: Wes Tiemann

The Time is Now

People Watching

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

MISSOURI

BEEF CATTLEMAN

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Volume 46 - Issue 4 (USPS 890-240 • ISSN 0192-3056) Magazine Publishing Office 2306 Bluff Creek Drive, #100, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-499-9162 • Fax: 573-499-9167 Andy Atzenweiler: Editor/Production/Ad Sales P.O. Box 480977 • Kansas City, Missouri 64148 816-210-7713 • E-mail: mobeef@sbcglobal.net Wes Tiemann: General Manager/Sales 816-244-4462

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

MCA Website: www.mocattle.com

Veterinary Benefits

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

DEPARTMENTS 7 36 50 96 98

New MCA Members Missouri State Fair News Angus News Sale Calendar Advertiser’s Index

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

2016 MCA Regional Vice Presidents

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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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.

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Ronnie Albrecht, HE Bar Ranch, LLC, Mountain Grove, MO Bart Backman, LAG Industries, LLC La Monte, MO Wesley Carter, Montrose, MO Paul Howell, Rich Hill, MO Ike Hulver, Concordia, MO Jacob Koelling, Owensville, MO Krayson Leonard, El Dorado Springs, MO Denver Lesmeister, Butler, MO Reid Roberts, Paradise Valley Land & Cattle, Sparta, MO Barry Schmidt, Kearney, MO Seth Smith, Smith Farms, Villa Ridge, MO Ross Tieman, Sweet Springs, MO Bryant Vaught, Vaught Farms & Welding, Verona, MO Rod Walker, West Fork Farms, Stanberry, MO

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President’s

Perspective

with Keith Stevens Big Impacts

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Well, August has arrived and the Missouri State Fair has begun! The fair is Missouri’s biggest celebration of agriculture and is a time to catch up with people you only see once a year. It’s off to a great start with the Missouri Beef House being busy as ever, and we had a long line waiting opening day for the doors to open. Temperatures have been hot, but at this point, we are still getting some rain and have green grass, which is always good to see that this time of year.

2016 President

There were a lot of things covered at the NCBA summer business meeting as always. We kicked off Wednesday afternoon with the Richard McDonnell Leadership Training course, which is always good. Each year they address different aspects of leadership that helps us see and understand our role, not only in the cattlemen, but also in all aspects of our lives.

An additional tangible benefit that many have not used yet is the Cabela’s Outfitters Program. Not only can you get gift cards up to $5,000 at 15 percent off (enough savings to pay your dues for five years), but you can save up to 20 percent in store or on phone orders. Go on the NCBA website, check it out and get signed up, if you haven’t already. This is just one of many discount programs available with your NCBA membership.

Thursday and Friday were full days, with general session, the committee meetings and regional updates, winding up on Saturday with the board meeting. The August MCA magazine had many of the highlights of the business that was handled during the meeting, but I want to talk a little more about NCBA membership.

It is always great to spend time with like-minded folks from around the country, even though there are many ideas and different ways to look at things. The goals are always the same, to raise the safest, highest quality, healthiest beef in the world, along with making it a profitable and sustainable industry for all of us.

In the membership committee, the effects of the dues increase were discussed. Overall, it has not caused a large decrease in membership, as I believe most folks have really begun to see and understand the huge benefits of being a part of NCBA. Being a member means helping the group in representing our best interests in Washington and working every day to improve our industry at the national level.

Special Note, Please join us in Jefferson City at the capitol on September 14th for the veto override session. This will be the most important day at the capitol this year. We need as many folks as possible as Mike stated in his August article, page 34. This is one of the many benefits of being an MCA member. Folks like you are fighting everyday to protect your best interests; come help make this happen!

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USDA Announces Reopening of Brazilian Market to U.S. Beef Exports WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached agreement with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil’s action reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and aligns Brazil’s regulations to the OIE’s scientific international animal health guidelines. “After many years of diligently working to regain access to the Brazilian market, the United States welcomes the news that Brazil has removed all barriers to U.S. beef and beef product exports,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We are pleased that Brazil, a major agricultural producing and trading country, has aligned with science-based international standards, and we encourage other nations to do the same. Since last year alone, USDA has eliminated BSE-related restrictions in 16 countries, regaining market access for U.S. beef and pumping hundreds-of-millions of dollars into the American economy. “The Brazilian market offers excellent long-term potential for U.S. beef exporters. The United States looks forward to providing Brazil’s 200-million-plus consumers, and growing middle class, with high-quality American beef and beef products,” Vilsack said. Both countries will immediately begin updating their administrative procedures in order to allow trade to resume. U.S. companies will need to complete Brazil’s regular facilities registration process.

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In a separate decision, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) also recently determined that Brazil’s food safety system governing meat products remains

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equivalent to that of the United States and that fresh (chilled or frozen) beef can be safely imported from Brazil. Following a multi-year science based review consistent with U.S. food safety regulations for countries that export meat, poultry and egg products to the U.S., FSIS is amending the list of eligible countries and products authorized for export to the United States to allow fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Brazil. The Brazilian agreement is just the latest example of USDA’s ongoing efforts to knock down barriers to U.S. exports. In 2016 alone, these efforts have led to the reopening of the Saudi Arabian and Peruvian markets for U.S. beef, the South Korean market for U.S. poultry, and the South African market for U.S. poultry, pork and beef. In 2015, U.S. beef exports reached $6.3 billion thanks to aggressive efforts by USDA to eliminate BSE-related restrictions in 16 countries since January 2015, gaining additional market access for U.S. beef in Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Guatemala, Iraq, Lebanon, Macau, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine, Vietnam and, now, Brazil. The past seven years have represented the strongest period in history for American agricultural exports, with international sales of U.S. farm and food products totaling $911.4 billion between fiscal years 2009 and 2015. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. USDA has also provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new markets for rural-made products, including more than 2,500 biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results.

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Beef Industry Offers $1,750 in Scholarships Source: MCW - Megan Richner (Columbia, MO) – One lucky young woman will receive a $1,000 scholarship as the winner of the Missouri Beef Queen contest. The first runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship, and the second runner-up, a $250 scholarship. The contest is sponsored by the Missouri Cattle Women (MCW) in cooperation with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA), Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation (MCF) and the Missouri Beef Industry Council. The scholarships are provided by the MCW, MCA and MCF. The contest is open to single females, between the ages of 16-21 (by Dec. 31, 2016). Contestants must be a Missouri resident, have a farm background, have an interest in beef and the beef industry, already have or would be willing to obtain a Masters in Beef Advocacy (MBA), be a collegiate or junior member of MCA or her parent(s) must be a MCA or MCW member, and must be sponsored by her county cattlemen’s affiliate. The contest will be hosted on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, during the 2017 Missouri Cattlemen’s and Missouri Cattle Women’s Annual Convention and Trade Show, at the Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. Contestants will be judged on an application, resume, speech and professional interview. Judges will be scoring the contestants on knowledge of beef, presentation, appearance, personality and their entry application. Coronation will be on Saturday evening, Jan. 7. Queen contestants are encouraged to obtain their MBA prior to the competition. The 2017 Missouri Beef Queen will be required to complete her MBA prior to March 15, 2017. Complete contest rules and applications can be downloaded at http://mocattle.org/missouricattlewomen.aspx. For more information about the Missouri Beef Queen program, contact Megan Richner or Luella Gregory, Missouri Beef Queen Chairpersons, at meganrichner@gmail.com or luellafischer@gmail.com. Applications must be emailed or postmarked by Nov. 7, 2016.

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The Missouri Cattle Women is an auxiliary of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. MCW sponsors a variety of programs and activities that focus primarily on the areas of beef promotion and consumer and youth education.

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Straight

Talk

with Mike Deering Your Funeral The people who show up and tell embarrassing stories you hoped would never be repeated. That song that perfectly sums up your life in just three minutes. The room crowded with everyone wanting to pay their respects, even some you really didn’t like all that much. Have you ever imagined what your funeral might be like? When thinking about that moment when you ride off into the sunset, you probably imagine yourself being in your 80s or even 90s. Your body worn out. Your skin thick, textured like leather, etched by windburn and sun from decades of working on the farm. You picture yourself peacefully drifting off. You’re ready for the next journey. What you don’t imagine is dying young. Watching from above as your rambunctious 11 year-old son screams, desperately calling out for his dad. His enthusiasm for life obliterated. Your wife feeling guilty that she is the one still breathing. She feels helpless with nothing but uncertainty ahead. You don’t think about this, but you should.

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This was my life in 1993 when my dad drew his last breath under a John Deere tractor. A horrible, tragic scene that haunts me to this day. I remember the sound of sparrows, the smell of April rain and the undeniable feeling of emptiness. A vivid memory that won’t leave me alone even with 20 years gone by. Time doesn’t ease your pain. That’s a statement that anyone who has truly felt loss knows is flowery, feel-good nonsense.

Time does allow you to develop the courage to turn pain into something bigger, something more powerful. You turn pain into passion and hope your story strikes a chord in the life of just one person. That’s why every September, I choke back the tears, man up and share my story of heartbreak and pain with farmers and ranchers. I hope maybe, just maybe someone cuts this editorial out and hangs it in the barn or on the refrigerator to serve as a sobering reminder that the profession of farming and ranching is dangerous.

Executive Vice President The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that farming and ranching ranks among the most likely occupations in which people can be killed. Twenty-six out of every 100,000 farmers reportedly died of a workplace injury in 2014, the sixth-highest rate of any profession. I’m not going to claim that every single death could have been prevented. But I know many could have. So do you. You know there are times you made a decision to save time or money that wasn’t exactly brilliant. You know that you know farming. You’re good at your job. But this doesn’t make you invincible. Slow down, evaluate the hazards and avoid shortcuts. If I sound like a chicken-hearted wimp then so be it, but I honest to God care about you and I want you to keep farming. I also care about your family. I want no one to feel what I felt, to see what I saw or to hear what I heard more than 20 years ago. I don’t want to hear people gossiping about how you died “before your time” and making coffee shop predictions about what will become of your kids. Do everything you can to make yourself aware of the dangers. I want your funeral to be a day of celebration with embarrassing stories and laughter. Let’s work to prevent your kid from sharing a similar story. Deal?

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What’s Cookin’ at the

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

New Look for Patio The MCA Beef House Patio Breezeway was completed just in time for Missouri State Fair in August 2016. If you remember, we had to remove the old structure this year due to its weakened state and for the safety of our customers and fair-goers. Our new structure is all steel barn-red posts with white metal roof. In order to allow for more seating, we extended the roof line and patio concrete surface for a total now of 116’ long x 22’ wide. While the tarps in the past provided shade for our customers, the new metal roof reflects the heat and gives a cooler place for fair-goers to enjoy their beef experience.

We also wanted a new entryway to our Patio Breezeway to be welcoming and eye-catching. LAG Industries LLC, which is a family owned and operated custom metal fabrication company based in La Monte, Mo, knew just what we needed. The Brackman Families designed, built, set-up, and donated our custom metal entryway.

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“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Cattleman’s on this project. We have been in the agriculture business for many years and are excited to be pursuing a new avenue in the business now. We look forward to see what the future holds for us” says Bart and Brenda Brackman.

A lot of time and dedication went into this product as you can see by the MCA logo overhead and special touches included placing a silhouette of bull and cow/ calf on the gate entrance with the word “BEEF” to hide the latch. If you want to know more about LAG Industries, go to lagind.com or call (660) 347-5413. A BIG THANKS to Bart & Brenda Brackman, Brad & Nicole Brackman & family and employees for time, energy, talents, and donation… WE LOVE IT! Thought for the Month: “Man cannot live on bread alone… that’s why cattlemen invented the Steak Sandwich!”

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Missouri State Fair Highlights

1st Customer at the Beef House

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Pictured at left are the first customers at the Missouri Beef House for 2016 during the Missouri State Fair. Gerald Leathers enjoyed his ribeye sandwich with his wife Barbara and friend Debbie. They said this is always the first stop they mak at the fair - and they really like it.

2016 Beef House Staff

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Beef House Volunteers

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Tri-County Cattlemen

Morgan County

Cooper County Tipton FFA

St. Clair County

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Monroe County

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2016 Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions Youth in Agriculture Celebrated SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated Youth in Agriculture Day, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Saturday, Aug. 20. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, with record-breaking prices, raising a total record amount of $157,350. The previous record held was $153,200 in 2008.

Bryana Binkley of Jefferson City

The opening lot was the Grand Champion Steer, exhibited by Bryana Binkley of Jefferson City. Bryana’s 1,315 Crossbred steer sold for $26,000 and was purchased by Edward Jones and Associates, Wheeler’s Auctions & Real Estate, Charles Wheeler, Paris, MO; and Briarwood Angus Farm/Dr. Curtis & Ann Long. Edward Jones and Associates included: Roger Bennett, Trenton; Shane Adrian, Moberly; Ryan Beumer, Marshall; Michael Bode, Shelbina; Craig Bolger, Independence; Jim Bonderer, Chillicothe; Alan Brandt, Warrensburg; Kevin Brown, Bowling Green; Darren Collier, Carthage; Stan Davis, Clinton; Diane Dudenhoeffer, Marshall; Ann Echelmeier, Columbia; Tim Erickson, Bolivar; Joe Fluty, Sedalia; Bill Fretwell, Columbia; Pat-

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rick Goodknight, Joplin; Doug Hammer, Independence; Mark Harrison, Chillicothe; Tom Hissink, Nevada; Bill Hudson, Kansas City; Shannon Isaacson, Macon; Cliff Jones, Independence; Alan Kimbel, Warrenton; Paul Kissick, Kirksville; Adam Kliethermes, Independence; George Koepp, Raytown; Matt Kueny, Boonville; J. R. Lawless, Columbia; Matt Logan, Pleasant Hill; Lon Luckert, Brookfield; JD Manning, Clinton; Brian Massey, Webb City; Mark Matthews, St. Joseph; Virgil McDonald, Sedalia; Cole Merrill, Cameron; Matt Peiter, Boonville; Bill Phillips, Ozark; David Reid, Higginsville; Lance Reynolds, Boonville; Jason Sarsany, Savannah; Mark Saunders, Monroe City; Dennis Sieger, Clinton; Carl Simpson, Butler; John Skinner, Blue Springs; Doug Turnbough, Odessa; Brian Yarbrough, Excelsior Springs; George Morse, Harrisonville. Additional funds for the Grand Champion Steer were also contributed by Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The steer was donated to the University of Missouri Meats Judging Team. The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Cooper Sutter of Taylor. Cooper’s 266-pound Crossbred hog was purchased for a record $31,000 by Edward Jones and Associates; Heimer & Associates/Rodney & Jacob Heimer, Quincy, IL; Heimer Hampshires/Jesse & Amy Heimer, Taylor, MO; Heimer Construction/Kent & Darin Heimer, Taylor; and Guesa USA of Sedalia; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The barrow was donated to the Missouri Food Bank Association/Feeding Missouri. Payton Dahmer of Nevada, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Lamb that was purchased for $14,000 by the Missouri State Fair Concessionaires and Commercial Exhibitors and Climate Corporation, a division of the Monsanto Company; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The lamb was donated to the Missouri State Fair Employees’ Association. The Grand Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits was exhibited by Cole Hammett of Ashland. Cole’s New Zealand rabbits weighed an average of 5.47 pounds. His pen of rabbits was purchased by the Missouri State Rabbit Producers Association and RIBUS, Inc./Steve Peirce of St. Louis; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters for a record price of $5,750. The rabbits were donated to the Good Samaritan Food Bank in Jefferson City. Hayden Duncan of Centertown, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Chickens. Hayden’s broilers weighed

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an average of 6.5 pounds and were purchased by Subway (in memory of Art DeJaynes) and Hawthorn Bank; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters for $3,000. The chickens were donated to the Billy Ficken Family (in memory of Billy Ficken). The Grand Champion Meat Goat was exhibited by Hannah Viets of Sweet Springs. Hannah’s Boer goat weighed 76 pounds and was purchased for $8,000 by MU Sigma Alpha-Alpha Chi Sorority and Ag-Power, Inc.; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The goat was donated to the University of Missouri Meats Judging Team. Carter Ward of Plattsburg

The Reserve Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits was exhibited by Gunnar Fisher of Verona. Gunnar’s New Zealand rabbits weighed an average of 4.83 pounds and sold for $2,000 to the Missouri State Rabbit Producers Association and RIBUS, Inc./Steve Peirce of St. Louis; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The rabbits were donated to the Good Samaritan Food Bank of Jefferson City.

Layne Robinson of Chillicothe

Layne Robinson of Chillicothe, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Layne’s 1,320-pound Crossbred steer was purchased for $24,000 by MU Independent Aggies; LiveAuctions.tv and BTC Bank with locations in Bethany, Boonville, Gallatin, Albany, Pattonsburg, Chillicothe & Carrollton, MO; and Lamoni, IA; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.

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Carter Ward of Plattsburg, showed the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow. Carter’s 244-pound Crossbred barrow was purchased for $20,500 by Elite Swine Program/ ESP Show Feeds; Guesa USA, Sedalia; and Swiss Meat & Sausage Company, Hermann, MO; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The barrow was donated to the Missouri Food Bank Association/ Feeding Missouri.

Tyler Jenkins of Marshall, showed the Reserve Champion Market Lamb. Tyler’s Crossbred lamb weighed 141 pounds and was purchased for a record price of $14,000 by DuPont Pioneer and Supporting Pioneer Sales Professionals and Agencies; and Truck’s Place and Little Truck’s Place located on the State Fairgrounds. Additional funds were also contributed by Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The lamb was donated to the Missouri Food Bank Association/Feeding Missouri.

Vivian Buie of Marshall, exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Chickens. Vivian’s Cornish-Cross chickens weighed an average of 6.3 pounds and sold for $1,100 to ADM Animal Nutrition/MoorMan’s ShowTec, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The chickens were donated to the Billy Ficken Family (in memory of Billy Ficken). Brylee Williams of Princeton, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Boer goat, which weighed 93 pounds and sold for $6,200 to the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation and BTC Bank; along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The goat was donated to the University of Missouri Meats Judging Team. The last lot of the sale was the Limited Edition Sale of Champions Commemorative Belt Buckle, which was purchased by Boggs Audio/Brian Boggs of Waverly, IL. Wayne Yokley, Chairman of the Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture Committee, and Superintendent of the Sale of Champions, said the large success of the Sale can only be attributed to the support received from Youth in Agriculture sponsors. Proceeds from the Sale go to the exhibitors and to Youth in Agriculture scholarships. A complete list of all 2016 Youth in Agriculture sponsors will be available soon at www.mostatefair.com.

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Miss Lani Ogle Crowned 2016 Missouri State Fair Queen (SEDALIA, Mo.) – Miss Lani Ogle from Sarcoxie was named the 2016 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held on August 12. Miss Ogle received the highest score of 54 contestants vying for the title in the two-day competition held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Ogle will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the State Fair and Missouri agriculture throughout the coming year. Miss Ogle is 18 years old and attends Sarcoxie High School. As Queen, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship to continue her education. Lani entered as Miss Jasper County, and is the daughter of Russell and Kenda Ogle. “It is an outstanding opportunity to be crowned the 2016 Missouri State Fair Queen. The Missouri State Fair has been a tradition in our family for years,” Miss Ogle said “I feel honored to represent the Fair in the upcoming year.” Miss Ogle enjoys outdoor activities on her family’s farm, such as hunting and fishing. Her love for conservation has led her to take part in sporting events such as archery and skeet shooting. Participants in the queen contest were judged in multiple areas including interview, speech, talent and evening gown.

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Miss Lincoln County Brandelyn Martin received first runner-up and a $1,000 scholarship. Second runner-up went to Miss NEMO Fair Rebecca Helton, who will

receive a $500 scholarship. The third runner-up honor went to Miss North Central Missouri Fair Breilly Roy, who will receive a $350 scholarship, and the fourth runner-up honor went to Miss Barton County Chloe Bartlett, who will receive a $250 scholarship. Recognition plaques went to contestants ranking highest in each of the four competitive categories: Miss Ogle received top ranking in Interview; Miss Macon County Elyse Wilhoit received top ranking in Evening Gown; Miss Roy received top ranking in Speech; and Miss Crawford County Paige Brown received top ranking in Talent.

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COUNTY NEWS

See What’s Happening in Your County

Henry County Wow! What wonderful rain we’ve had! It slowed down the haying process, but those cows are sure enjoying that green grass. We had a great meeting in the southern part of Montrose where 60 people enjoyed a delicious prime rib dinner. Our sponsor for the dinner was Josiah Town of Coldwell Banker Realty. The speaker was Senator Ed Emery. In keeping with our goal of helping ALL youth of the county, not just those in the beef industry, we donated and served dinner for 220 youth and their parents this month. This took place during the Henry County Fair where these youth were exhibiting their poultry, swine, and beef projects.We also worked at the Beef House during the Missouri State Fair.

An enthusiastic group helped grill at the benefit for Mercy Hospital Burn Unit, sponsored by the Passantino Grocery Stores.

Grilling for the Henry County Fair Youth show are Samantha Lesmeister, Joyce Trolinger, Wanda Batschelett, and Jan Reid in the front row. In back is Marylin Lesmeister, Bob Trolinger, Dale Lawler, Rick Fosnow, Anthony Lesmeister, and Gene Reid.

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We also cooked for over 200 college students in Warrensburg as they enrolled for the new semester. This is a great way to showcase beef to our young students.

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Polk County The Polk County Cattlemen did not have a monthly membership meeting in August as we generally take a break. We will resume our regular monthly meetings in September. The September, meeting will be held at Smith’s Restaurant on the second Thursday of September.

Douglas/Wright County We wanted to let our members know that we have an early October meeting. The sponsor will be Superior Livestock Sales Representative Clint Berry talking about summer cattle sales the upcoming fall sales. Clint will have some valuable advice about what we need to do as sellers to get top dollar for our beef and what the marketplace is looking for. Our market is changing fast, and Superior Livestock has a lot to offer our cattlemen. Farmer’s Ag will be a co-sponsor and will be discussing getting the most out of your pasture and the mixture’s needed to get that much needed green pasture we all desire. The meeting will take place on October 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Club 60 in Mountain Grove. The cost is $5.00 at the door, and this includes steak dinner and sides. Please R.S.V.P. to Karla Besson 417-746-0297.

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Several of our members worked at the Beef House at the Ozark Empire Fair. Our association worked two days of the fair, with two shifts each day. On Saturday, August 6, a few of us worked cooking and helping serve hotdogs. We cooked a total of 650 hotdogs. We donated 500 of those hotdogs and a church donated the others. These were cooked for Polk County students as part of the annual Bac Pac program. Approximately 20 members traveled to Sedalia to work at the Beef House at the Missouri State Fair. That is always a very busy day. We will have two more cookings coming soon. One of those will be for the new bank in town. It is the Oak Star Bank, and the other one will be the Bolivar Country Days. Plan to come to our September Meeting!

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Cedar County The Cedar County Cattleman’s Association member meeting was held on August 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ray H. Zumwalt Expo Center. The dinner was sponsored by Joplin Regional Stockyards. The meeting started off with state reports from Marvin Dieckman, Tom Bryant, and Clay Doeden. The Minutes were presented by Megan Richner and the Treasurer’s report by Kala Kenney. Both were approved by a majority vote of the members present. In old business, the cattleman purchased the Grand Champion Steer for $600 at the Land O’ Lakes Youth Fair in El Dorado Springs. The steer was shown by Weston Rains, son of Stanton and Sara Garretson-Rains and Angie Mock. They also purchased Weston’s brother Trenton’s steer. Throughout the auction the cattleman bid on several exhibitors to increase sales. Their goal was for every cattle exhibitor to take home $350 or more. Aside from purchasing the steer, the group awarded $10 add-on money to every kids exhibiting cattle and they hosted the exhibitor dinner, where they served hamburgers, baked beans and potato salad to approximately 125 exhibitors and parents.

The meeting concluded with information about Joplin Regional Stockyards services for producers. Skyler Moore discussed the market and the video sales opportunities for their customers. He highly stressed the importance of attending Cowboys at the Capitol with MCA. Other representatives from Joplin Regional in attendance included Bailey Moore, Larry Mallory. Other guests of the evening included Brian Worthington, Marvin Dieckman, and Don Lucetta, representative from Congressman Roy Blunt’s office.

Don Boultinghouse serves hamburgers to Land O’ Lakes Youth Fair exhibitors.

In new business, Clay Doeden discussed getting a group together to represent MCA during the Veto Session in September since several bills supported by MCA were vetoed by Governor Nixon. Cedar County will be working a shift in the Beef House at the Missouri State Fair on Saturday, August 20 from 10:00-2:30 p.m. All members interesting in going are encouraged to carpool.

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For the second consecutive year, the cattleman will be teaming up with the Cedar County Farm Bureau during the Stockton Walnut Festival September 21-24 as a food vendor, serving ribeye sandwiches. Workers are needed to fill shifts from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. each day of the festival. Those interested in helping out need to contact a member.

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South Central Missouri Cattlemen Well, the hay is made, the fescue is combined, so back to our monthly meetings. We would like to thank Howell Oregon Electric Coop for the use of their meeting room for our July meeting. Also, thanks to Director Matt Conn and his wife for refreshments. This month we invited Alan Freeman and John Knudsen as our speakers. They are marketing specialists

and ag business developers from the Missouri Department of Agriculture in Jefferson City. They told us of upcoming programs promoted by the state: Agricultural Stewardship Assurance Program (ASAP), Fescue Endophyte Tolerance Coupon Program, The Beef Qualified Tax Credit Program through the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA). It was a very informative evening for our group. Until next month Thank A Farmer. President Greg Brown.

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We are pleased to announce Tim Grier of Rogersville was the winner of a Henry Golden Boy .22 lever action rifle at our recent raffle. Thanks all those who purchased tickets to support the Webster County Cattlemen. Over 500 tickets were sold and this served as a great fundraiser to kick off our newly formed affiliate.

The Lafayette County Cattlemen headed “North to Alaska” for this year’s summer bus trip. The group flew into Fairbanks and enjoyed a day there downtown at the Golden Heart Festival and parade before heading to Pioneer Park for an Alaskan Salmon Bake. The outdoor buffet dinner included salmon, prime rib and halibut. Tour stops in the Fairbanks area included the Gold Dredge 8 and a riverboat cruise on the Chena River. A visit to the Lilyvale Peony farm started the next day’s touring. The Delta Junction Farm Bureau hosted the group for lunch, followed by a visit to a local barley farm and a meat processing facility. Family-owned Alaskan Flour Company shared the story of their operation and the group toured the flour production facility. The group spent a day and 2 nights at Denali National Park,

WCCA meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the kitchen at the Webster Co. Fairgrounds in Marshfield. Each month we provide a program well worth the time and drive for anyone in the area.

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Cows were few and far between in Alaska but the musk ox were grazing near Palmer.

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enjoying the magnificent scenery and native wildlife. Vegetable production at Vanderweele Farms included cabbage, broccoli, kale and potatoes in the Palmer area and the group enjoyed the nearby Musk Ox farm. After working their way to Anchorage, the group enjoyed the Portage Glacier cruise and the sights and tastes of downtown Anchorage. A small herd of cattle (seven head) was all we saw along the way, but after learning small square bales were selling for $10-$25 a bale, the economics of cattle production in Alaska became much clearer.

Thirty-one members and friends of the Lafayette County Cattlemen enjoyed Alaska July 22-29.

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Gelbvieh Juniors Elect New Board of Directors Members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association elected four candidates to serve two-year terms on the AGJA Board of Directors. The election took place during the AGJA annual meeting at the 2016 AGJA Dirt Road Classic in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on July 6, 2016. The AGJA Board of Directors consists of nine AGJA members and one ex-officio member. Directors serve two-year terms and must be 16 years of age as of January 1 and may not have reached his or her 20th birthday as of January 1. Newly elected board members are Caitlin Griffin, Westminster, South Carolina, granddaughter of Ricky and Judy Griffin; Jesse Henson, Canton, North Carolina, son of Donnie and Kelly Henson; Morgan Winchester, Jasper, Missouri, daughter of Amie Primm, Heath and Stephanie Winchester. Re-elected to serve a second term was Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Missouri, son of Tom and Stacy Vehige. Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Missouri, son of Kevin and Debbie Mitchell is also on the board. The Board of Directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the 2016 AGJA Executive Committee. Sydney Bigger, Media, Illinois, daughter of Barry and Jody Bigger, was re-elected for a second term as AGJA president. Elected as vice president was Tiana Garcia, Las Animas, Colorado, daughter of Keith and Teresa Garcia. Kyle Vehige, was re-elected as the vice president of leadership development. Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, daughter of Marc and Angie Beenken, was elected to serve as secretary and Colton Spencer of Aurora, Missouri, son of Jim and Janella Spencer was elected as

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treasurer. Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kansas, son of Dennis and Joyce Aherin, will serve as Ex-Officio. Retiring members of the 2015-2016 Board of Directors were Michael Ring, Oregon, Illinois, nephew of Skylar and Annette Martin and Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kansas, son of Jerry and Chrysanne Grund. The American Gelbvieh Junior Association is the junior division of the American Gelbvieh Association. The AGJA provides members up to 21 years of age the opportunity to participate in youth activities.

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Red Angus Convention to Spotlight Excellence and Progress in the Beef Industry Denton, Texas – “Oklahoma, where the Red Angus Roam” is the theme for the 2016 National Red Angus Convention being planned for September 7-9, 2016 in Oklahoma City. With the spotlight on excellence and capturing additional dollars from the marketplace, Red Angus cattle raisers will not want to miss this information-packed, three-day event. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium “Putting Dollars in Your Pocket” on Wednesday, Sept. 7, will feature leading industry experts addressing opportunities in the beef industry to capture additional value for your business through innovative marketing, nutritional considerations of the cowherd and by using additional technology to improve profitability. Oklahoma State University’s own Clint Rusk will serve as emcee for the session. RAAA CEO Tom Brink will provide the keynote address. There is no charge for the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, although registration is requested to plan for the event. Lunch will be provided to Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium attendees and the Convention Trade show will be open to visit with vendors.

The convention business session will begin on Thursday morning and include the annual Association update, committee reports and a keynote message from Dr. Tom Field, Director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Friday, the RAAA business session will conclude with the election of new members of the Board of Directors as well as honor excellence at the annual awards banquet that evening. Full convention registration is $295 per person and includes most meals, socials and meeting breaks. Registration is available online http://redangus.org/calendar/ national-convention. Hotel headquarters is the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel, 10 North Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Room rate is $139 per night. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel and be requested in the Red Angus room block.

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U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Completes General Assembly Meeting Source: USRSB DENVER ( July 14, 2016) – This week, the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) concluded its second annual General Assembly meeting, wrapping up two days of successful meetings aimed at advancing the sustainability of beef in the United States. This year’s meeting focused on reviewing accomplishments over the past year, aligning to a work plan for the coming year and approval of a strategic plan for the future which will guide the group’s efforts moving forward, according to newly-elected USRSB Chairman John Butler, a cattle producer from Kansas. “We had about 150 participants here for this year’s meeting, so we’re very pleased with the turnout and engagement for advancing the USRSB efforts,” said Butler. “Each of the stakeholder groups were well represented. During this first year we’ve accomplished two key goals. We approved a strategic plan which provides a roadmap for the future and will guide our efforts for the next couple of years.”

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The development of high priority sustainability indicators for the beef industry was another key development for USRSB during its first year. Butler explained that the identification of six priority indicators was a monumental task, indicators in areas such as water resources and animal care allow the beef value chain to benchmark its efforts and focus individual sustainability efforts in order to continually advance beef’s sustainability. He also pointed out that those six key areas align with the beef checkoff-funded beef industry lifecycle assessment, meaning that much of the initial benchmarking work is already complete and future improvements can be measured against work that is already complete and third-party certified.

“The next step for USRSB is the completion of an assurance framework from which to measure improvement. This next phase is an important one for our industry because it paves the way to demonstrate that companies and individuals all along the value chain are putting practices in place which advance our sustainability,” said Butler. “Under this framework, USRSB will provide the education and training resources for each segment of the beef supply chain. In the case of some companies, we’re already seeing value-added programs that are advancing our sustainability and providing a return on investment for the producers who are taking part in it, so it’s a very exciting time to be a part of the sustainability effort.”

How Much Rent Should I Get for my Farm? Source: Joe Koenen, 660-947-2705 University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialists discuss issues such as when a tenant should pay part of the rent, how and when to terminate a lease and how much rent is fair at the Farm Lease Program on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The program runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the following sites: • Keytesville High School Multipurpose Room, 27247 Highway 5, Keytesville; • Clark County Extension Center, courthouse basement, 111 Court St., Kahoka; • FCS Financial Hannibal Center, 3200 U.S. 61, Hannibal; • Northwest Technical School Room #2, 1515 S. Munn Ave., Maryville;

• Audrain County CourthouseBasement Community Room, 101 N. Jefferson St., Mexico; • Salem Community Center at the Armory, 1200 W. Rolla Road, Salem. “Farm leases are a very hot topic right now with cash rents at their current level and crop and livestock prices dropping, so landlords and tenants need to make certain they’re getting what they believe they should be,” says workshop presenter Joe Koenen, MU Extension agricultural business specialist.

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“There are many issues that both farm landlords and tenants need to be aware of. This program is designed to address these issues,” says Koenen.

Workshop topics include

• Current cash rents in Missouri and trends • Items to discuss and agree on in a lease • When and how to legally terminate a farm lease • Recreational (hunting) leases and • Fair livestock and crop share arrangements Koenen and other MU Extension specialists presenting the program have worked on farm leases with landlords and tenants for many years. They present the program through Skype. Participants can see and interact with instructors and participants at other sites.

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The program costs $25 per person or $35 per couple or two or more from the same operation. Cost includes one set of materials and refreshments. Preregister by Sept. 16. For more information, contact Koenen at Putnam County Extension Center at 660-9472705 or koenenj@missouri.edu. You may also contact the site in your area.

New Tradition for the National Angus Bull Sale For more than a century, the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., has been a focal point of the U.S. cattle industry.

new location) immediately after the sale of the Angus Foundation Heifer Package at 5 p.m.

In celebration of that heritage, the American Angus Association will host a new evening event as part of the NWSS on Jan. 11, 2017, in the historic Stadium Arena. Activities will combine the Angus Foundation Heifer Package, the National Angus Bull Sale and live entertainment. The sale will be followed by the Texas-based band, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders.

Consignments received on or before Sept. 15 carry an entry fee of $400 per head. From Sept. 16 through the Oct. 1 entry deadline, the fee is $500 per head. All bulls consigned must be entered in the NWSS.

“Not only will Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen have a unique opportunity to purchase and merchandise breed-leading genetics, but we’re also enthused about the opportunity this event represents to bring together cattle producers from across the country in a new venue,” says David Gazda, Association regional manager and sale manager. “It’ll be a great event for Angus — one that people will really enjoy attending — in one of the industry’s great, historic settings.” The National Angus Bull Sale is the only one managed by the member-driven organization, and attracts consignors and buyers from throughout the country. It begins with a show competition starting at 8 a.m., where a panel of judges will evaluate the entries. Kyle Gillooly, Wadley, Ga.; Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill.; and Jim Vietheer, Wilton, Calif., will place the bulls using a composite system. Prospective buyers in attendance will be invited into the showring to inspect the bulls after the grand and reserve grand champions have been selected.

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Auctioneer Joe Goggins of Billings, Mont., will cry this year’s sale, which will begin in the Stadium Arena (note

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In addition, bulls must be genomic-trait-tested and possess a complete set of expected progeny differences (EPDs) and dollar value indexes ($Values). Bulls born before Jan. 1, 2016, must have passed a complete breeding soundness examination (sometimes referred to as a BSE), including both physical and semen, within 30 days of the sale. Awards will be presented to the consignors of the grand champion and reserve grand champion sale bulls. • Grand champion bull will receive a $2,500 cash prize plus other awards totaling $5,000. These awards include an embroidered award jacket, a full-page color ad in the Angus Journal® and a genomic test package. • Reserve grand champion will receive a $1,000 cash prize plus other awards totaling $3,500. These awards include an embroidered award jacket, a full-page color ad in the Angus Journal and a genomic test package. • Division champions and reserve champions will each receive $100 and $50 cash prizes, respectively, and an embroidered award vest. To sign up, download an entry form and list of rules online. Contact Gazda at 706-296-7846 or Sarah Hixson in the Association’s events and education department at 816-383-5100.

Angus University Headlines Convention Continuing education and collaboration are two missions behind the American Angus Association’s annual Angus Convention. Hosted this year in Indianapolis, Ind., thousands of cattle producers will gather Nov. 5-7 for three days of knowledge-building workshops, business meetings and networking. Among the convention’s most popular sessions is Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

and his team tripled the revenues and profitability in three years at Southwest Airlines, and the company’s culture and policy became a game-changer for the airline industry, casting traditional models out the window. He has published a book titled The Winds of Turbulence, and will share his insights into business and thinking creatively. Putnam grew up on a farm in Iowa, where he learned to fly in a pasture.

Angus University headlines activities on Sunday, Nov. 6, and encourages cattle producers to expand their perspectives and consider what it takes to supply high-quality beef worldwide. It’s a daylong discussion on the beef cattle industry’s future, and how producers can creatively adapt to what that future holds.

“This year’s line-up of speakers is truly fantastic,” Weishaar says. “They are experts and leaders you won’t want to miss, and are sure to offer encouragement and practical applications for your farm or ranch.”

“Angus University has been a centerpiece of the American Angus Association’s annual convention for three years, and it is a day of learning and exploration for all areas of the beef business,” says Becky Weishaar, Angus Media’s Creative Media director and lead contact for the convention. “We appreciate Merck’s continued support of Angus University, and look forward to participants engaging in another insightful event.” Angus University begins with keynote speaker Howard Putnam, former CEO for Southwest Airlines. Putnam

More than 20 afternoon sessions offer participants a chance to focus on specific management disciplines and learn how they can improve their operations with quality in mind. Topics include: asset protection, business growth, genetic evaluation, marketing, economics, commercial cattle production, herd health and live cattle demonstrations. Registration for the 2016 Angus Convention is available online. For more information, visit www.angusconvention.com.

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Black Ink - Indicator Cows Source: Steve Suther

the need to replace a fence that’s no longer dependable.

When you have just enough cows to name them all, it’s easy to characterize them by appearance, temperament and some might even say personality. Kids like to find names to fit. Twister was one of ours 20 years ago, an outlier for poor docility that left no daughters in the herd.

Our favorites are the quiet majority supported by records, pedigree and progeny performance.

Now with 100 or more cows to start each year, we are less likely to name them and none would sound like rodeo bulls if we did, but the occasional high-headed one still stands out. When she shows her wild side, we take note, check records and see if it relates to genetics. Then there are the calm but adventurous types that test fences. They serve a purpose, alerting us that we waited a bit too long to rotate pastures in summer or suggesting

I’ve been on places with 1,000 or more cows known for excellence throughout. Even among the most uniform there are standouts for eye appeal, though I don’t often see behavior that says “here is an indicator cow.” As to the quiet core, managers sometimes use teleprompter ear tags to point out a few of their best. Once in Montana we found the top indexing cow on a computer screen, and then went out and saw her grazing on a slope. You would not have guessed. Progeny records and the more recent genomic testing can open an unseen world for cowherd managers. Sure, an experienced eye can keep up a good set of cows and pick heifers that appear to represent the leading edge, but anyone can miss unseen opportunities. We look for the indicator cows that appear much like their sisters but backed by a superior genomic score. We look for those with records showing they raised heavier calves that never got sick, that gained in the top 25% after weaning and qualified for a premium beef bonus. Those are the foundation females that will build demand for beef and pay their way for the wider cattle community. Consumers learn about outlier beef after just one experience. Very likely you know what I mean because you enjoy a great steak, burger or roast, too. Beef has to be the preferred protein to maintain economic viability at its price point far above the competition. In that sense the old promotional line still holds: beef is king.

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It can’t afford to be a royal disappointment. The couple out to celebrate may always remember the perfect dinner date and plan on many happy returns, or they may look for other bright sides and try to forget the beef.

The restaurant manager can’t afford many customers walking away to tell others to avoid their tables. Retailers can’t afford developing a reputation for the least dependable beef in town. That’s why the wait staff and meat case managers frequently interact with customers and ask about their eating experience. They’re on the lookout for indicators that support their beef supply program or suggest a need for change.

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Reducing Risk Source: Justin Sexten, Ph.D., CAB Director, Supply Development As we begin to look toward fall marketing, thoughts turn to preparing calves for weaning. For some of you, that started at conception by having a well-vaccinated cow herd. You should have taken care to provide adequate nutrition in late gestation to improve colostrum quality, ready to prepare calves for weaning on the day they are born. That’s by ensuring they got a good start, nursing immediately and receiving enough colostrum. Many build on this program by vaccinating calves and cows at branding or spring turnout. Some prefer to wait and gather calves two to four weeks prior to weaning for vaccinations while others plan to wean and work calves at the same time. Regardless of your preference, preparing a calf for weaning and marketing is clearly a process and not an event, especially since all we have considered since day one are vaccinations. Creep feed can be used to increase weaning weight or to start a transition to independent life prior to weaning. Health-focused ranchers who prefer to evaluate performance without creep wait until weaning

to begin supplemental feeding, consulting with nutrition and animal health advisers to develop the transition diet. Management plans to reduce calf stress at weaning have at least two options: two-stage or fence-line weaning. The first works well for those who want to vaccinate 10 to 14 days before weaning in that one gathering can be twice as productive. Calves are fitted with anti-nursing devices that begin to “separate” cows and calves while in the pasture together, so weaning is accomplished before the pairs are actually separated. Fence-line weaning is a good practice to minimize stress and help teach calves how to find what they need in the weaning pasture using their desire to follow the cow to draw calves to feed and water, thus reducing the time needed to get them bunk-broke. With all these opportunities to ensure and improve calf health, why all the press focused on preconditioning and weaning preparation? The National Animal Health Monitoring System reported in 2007 that 60% of beef operations do not vaccinate calves from birth to weaning; these operations represent 31% of the calves sold at weaning. Yes, that was nine years ago, but it’s supported by results of a recent survey by Texas Tech and New Mexico State University. The 24 consulting feedlot nutritionists from across the U.S., representing about 15 million fed cattle annually, reported 28% of cattle entering feedyards today are considered high-risk for respiratory disease. The last five years of Iowa Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity data show feedyard losses alone for calves that required one treatment while on feed incurred a cost of $67 compared to healthy calves. That was due to reduced quality grade and gain, as well as greater treatment cost and death losses. For cattle treated twice, the discounts grow to $300 per head. These discounts do not include the potential for loss at the ranch and stocker levels from scours, respiratory disease, parasites and pinkeye.

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Kenny & Janyce Hinkle Rt. 6, Box 69 • Nevada, MO 64772 Ph/Fax: 417-944-2219 • Cell: 417-448-4127 E-mail: hpca@centurytel.net

3: For All Your Angus Needs… 6: Thanks For A Great Sale! 22227 Saline 127 Hwy • Malta Bend, Mo 65359 Brian Marshall • (660) 641-4522 www.marshallandfennerfarms.com

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P.O. Box 280, 3997 S. Clark • Mexico, MO 65265 Ben Eggers • E-mail: eggers@socket.net Barn: 573-581-1225 • Cell: 573-473-9202 Eddie Sydenstricker Office: 573-581-5900 EddieL@sydenstrickers.com Darla Eggers - Farm Secretary

Bub Raithel: 573-253-1664 Ryan Meyers Kyle Vukadin Roger Cranmer Joe Strauss Ken Roberts

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21658 Quarry Lane • Barnett, MO 65011 Office: 573-302-7011 • Fax: 573-348-8325 E-mail: meadangus@yahoo.com Website: www.skally.net/mead/ Alan Mead, Owner 573-216-0210 Customer Relations and Bull Marketing: David Innes 573-280-6855

35004 E. McQuerry Rd • Oak Grove, MO 64075 www.valleyoaksangus.com The Ward Family David Ward– 816-229-8115 Tony Ward – 816-365-5930 tony@valleyoaksangus.com Kyle Lynn – 573-721-6382 – Herdsman kyle@valleyoaksangus.com

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AHIR and ultrasound information available on all bulls. Herd sires are selected based on a combination of traits and not on any single trait. John A Jones • 573-680-5151 21320 Hwy 179 • Jamestown, MO 65046 Lifetime Member of the American Angus Association Since 1957

Greg Connell, Gen. Manager P.O. Box 109 • Eugene, Mo 65032 573-694-6152 connell@missouriangus.org (e-mail) missouriangus.org (website)

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Nor do the cost figures account for losses to the entire pen from missed grid premiums for quality and yield grade, typically only paid after a harvest group surpasses MBCSept2014c.qxp_Layout 1 9/24/14 11:08 AM Page 65 the packing-plant average. High risk calves, while expensive themselves, are a serious drain on their group’s ability to meet plant average, thus reducing premiums for all, and sapping the return on investment in genetics with premium potential. Think about today’s market dynamics. When the cattle inventory was at historic lows, any calf – high risk or not – was valuable due to limited supply. Now that the cow herd has grown, supply has increased and will continue to do so. Moreover, we are seeing a record high

Choice-Select spread, even though the share of Choice and Prime cattle in the mix now exceeds 70% and represents record-high plant averages. Many don’t consider health challenges at the feedyard as having any influence on business at the ranch. But as calves head to market this fall, cattle feeders bid knowing there’s a higher bar for quality grade premiums as well as a greater opportunity to be more selective in the larger pool of calves. Consider lowering the risk of feeders discounting your calves: implement and document a weaning management plan designed to allow calves to transition to their new address with all their gain and grade potential intact.

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Your Missouri Angus Association Invites You To These Upcoming Sales:

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Oct. 8.......... Byergo Angus Farms, Savannah Oct. 8... Heartland Genetic Blend, Perryville Oct. 15.... Circle A Fall Bull Sale, Iberia

Oct. 15............ Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association, West Plains Oct. 16..... Frank-Hazelrigg Production Sale, Fulton Oct. 17.......... Hinkle Prime Cut Angus, Nevada

Oct. 22........... East Central Angus Association, Cuba Oct. 22........... Mead Angus Farm, Versailles Oct. 22............. Gerloff Bull Fest, Bland Oct. 30.......... Baker Angus Farm, Butler

Nov. 5.............. Pitts Angus Farms, Hermitage Nov. 19........ Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico Nov. 26...... Butch’s Angus, Jackson Dec. 2....... Missouri Angus Advantage +Plus, Marshall

For more information contact: Missouri Angus Association Greg Connell, General Manager • 573-694-6152 P.O. Box 109 • Eugene, MO 65032 E-mail: connell@missouriangus.org Website: missouriangus.org

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Angus Juniors Rise Up in Phoenix Source: JD Rosman, Angus Media NJAA members travel to Arizona to experience Southwest agriculture. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members recently traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., for the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference. Angus juniors from 29 states, as well as two from Canada, attended this year’s event Aug. 4-7 to participate in the annual leadership experience sponsored by the Angus Foundation. “LEAD is an opportunity for our junior members to step away from the showring and socialize with their peers from around the U.S.,” says National Junior Angus Board (NJAB) Chair Macy Perry, Prather, Calif. “It gives juniors a chance to build relationships that will last a lifetime.” The LEAD conference is hosted for youth ages 14-21 years old, and this year’s theme was “Rise Up in Phoenix.” While traveling in the Southwest, participants spent two days focused on agriculture, visiting Agrito-

pia, an urban agriculture center, Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arid Zone Trees, Pinal Feeding Co. and Danzeisen Dairy. Agritopia near Gilbert, Ariz., is an urban farm where locals have the opportunity to grow their own crops. It also markets its produce locally and operates a restaurant, where ingredients come fresh from the farm. Manager Katie Critchley says they hope to implement an education program within schools and the community to share where food comes from, as well. A few miles down the road in Maricopa, Ariz., sits Pinal Feeding Co., which feeds nearly 150,000 head of Holstein cattle. “It was really eye-opening to see a feedlot of that size,” says Brody Fitzgerald, LEAD participant from West Grove, Pa. “Back home in Pennsylvania, we don’t have anything like that. It’s great to experience and see different aspects of the industry.” An hour drive across the valley, juniors had the opportunity to tour a 2,200 head dairy. Danzeisen Dairy is

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family owned, where they also bottle and market their milk products. With staples such as non-fat, whole and two-percent milk, Danzeisen also offers chocolate, coffee, root beer, strawberry and orange flavors that have organizations like the Saint Louis Cardinals clamoring for more. “It’s good for the juniors to have the opportunity to see dairies and feedlots on a large scale,” Perry says. “A lot of these juniors come from the Midwest or East Coast where they don’t see these on a daily basis or at all.” The LEAD conference is coordinated by the NJAB, who led team-building activities, leadership workshops and encouraged participants to step outside their comfort zones and meet new friends. Attendees also attended

seminars on careers in agriculture, presented by industry professionals in meat science, genetics and marketing. Juniors enjoyed a presentation by Patrick Perez, a motivational speaker who encouraged juniors to always strive to reach their goals and not give up when life gets hard. Through personal stories and his love for dancing, he inspired the juniors to know they can and will succeed if they try hard enough. “We want [ juniors] to love this experience,” Perry says. “We put on these conferences for them. We want them to come here and meet new people and then go home and be like, ‘Hey, Mom and Dad, I just had the best week ever.’” For more information on the LEAD conference, visit www. angus.org.

2016 LEAD Participants from Missouri

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Conrad Behlmann, Saint Paul Genesis Brannon, Ellsinore Joshua Brannon, Ellsinore Brittany Eagleburger, Buffalo Lauren Gilbert, Oldfield Caitlin Hoak, Hamilton Chris Kahlenbeck, Union Seth Kurtz, Clarksdale Chase Monte, Mexico Carrie Otte, Saint Mary Elizabeth Otte, Saint Mary Tommy Otte, Saint Mary Lauren Parks, Brookfield Jera Pipkin, Republic Jacob Heimsoth, Cameron Linsey Rogers, Conway

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Breakaway Demand for a Premium Beef Brand Source: Steve Suther, Certified Angus Beef LLC The 2016 cattle market has disappointed many sellers, especially those only focused on more pounds or efficiency.

nearly 9 points, its best showing since 2005 but still near that original base (See Fig. 1). Figure 1

Quality has played an increasingly key role since the “Great Recession” in 2008, and it promises the most stability going forward says CattleFax analyst Lance Zimmerman. Six years ago as a graduate student at Kansas State University, he and economist Ted Schroeder created a demand model that stretched back to 2002. Updated with 2015 beef sales data, the model shows a third year of modest growth for Choice demand and the strongest growth to date for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. The 927 million pounds licensees sold worldwide in 2015 was a 5.7% increase in the face of record-high prices.

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That added 35.65 index points to reach 236.16 on the 100-point base, for a 136% increase since 2002 and 11 consecutive annual increases. Choice demand was up

Zimmerman notes exact numbers shifted from past reports because of changes in a related government Producer Price Index, “but year-to-year historical demand trends did not change.” Continued on page 76

“We’ve always used Gardiner bulls because you can believe the data. We never judge a bull until we calve out his daughters. We need to live with our cows for 10 years, so, we cannot afford to use unproven bulls. A lot of our first calf heifers are 9 and 10 generations AI. We’ve been able to take our open heifers and feed ’em 100 days as eight-and-a-half weights. Those heifers have consistently graded 40-50% Prime for the last five or six years. In our system, our cows don’t have to be top 1%. It’s all about not making any mistakes.

Sometimes the purebred industry tries to make it way too complicated. If you can convince them they get paid more for marbling and ribeye, they’ll go along with it. For the most part, our customers want functional cattle that don’t cause problems.” —Rich Blair, Blair Brothers Angus Ranch, Sturgis, South Dakota

Ed & Rich Blair

12th Annual Fall Bull Sale Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 • 10 AM At the ranch • Ashland, Kansas Selling Approximately 425 Bulls 50 Bred Registered Heifers 150 Bred Commercial Heifers Listen to Rich Blair, see videos of sale offering and more @ GardinerAngus.com.

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A quick glance at the bar charts could bring skepticism. How can demand for CAB continue growing at such a rate?

Figure 2

Dedicated staff and targeted training for the brand’s 16,000 partners around the world explain some of that, Zimmerman says. It could also explain why demand for CAB has outpaced that for other premium beef since 2011 (See Fig. 2). “Commodity Choice and even Prime beef markets rely on the industry as a whole,” he says. “Nobody is even looking at what percentage of each carcass is sold as Choice or Prime, and that’s true of most other beef brands.” The CAB team approach to marketing monitors shifting supplies and initiates strategies to “find a home for more product when it shows up on the radar,” Zimmerman says. “Everyone is focused on marketing as much as possible of each carcass as branded product.”

That does not mean demand always goes up; it fell back in 2004 when international trade was rocked by the discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in North America. And some years, demand for CAB showed only a slight gain. Schroeder says CAB makes a good case study in demand because of available data on a well-defined market segment. “Year-over-year demand for CAB has increased at a remarkably robust rate in the last several years,” the economist says. “Consumer preference is driving a wider and wider price wedge between a high-quality-assured product and the less well-articulated beef eating experience that may carry more uncertainty.” Demand is an intersection of quantity and price, which can be represented as a mark for each period of time measured on a “scatter gram.” “How much are you willing to buy and how much are you willing to pay? The scatter gram just illustrates the answers,” Zimmerman says.

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The mark for each year is an average of a concave trend line, each differing but generally curving higher on the left. That’s because higher prices tend to result in smaller quantities demanded.

A scatter gram for CAB demand over time shows the setback in 2004 and recovery every year since, albeit small steps from 2006 through 2009 (Fig. 3). Those were followed by breakaway higher demand in 2010 and 2011 and again in 2014 and ’15 after a couple of years with small gains. Continued on page 78

See Us At Ozark Fall Farmfest Oct 7-9 • Springfield

Cattle that grow, gain& grade Attend our Fall Sale where we are offering: • 115 registered Angus gain tested 2 year old bulls • 35 registered Angus gain tested yearling bulls • 200 Commercial Angus 2 year old heifer pairs or heavy springers • 200 coming 2 year old Commercial Angus heifers bred for spring calving

We’ll see you FRIDAY, OCT. 28 NOON • AT THE RANCH

15 miles west of Vinita on highway 60

Join us for lunch & enjoy delicious Spur Ranch beef! Serving will begin at 11 a.m. Office (918) 256-5850 Bob’s Cell (918) 244-2113 • Clay’s Cell (918) 633-2580 • Jeff Owen, at the ranch, (918) 244-2118

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Bob, Clay and Jot Hartley • P.O. Box 307 • Vinita, OK 74301

Figure 3

CAB President John Stika notes the brand sent a record 14% of its growing supply to international markets that year, selling the same tonnage last year and growing at nearly 2% through the first half of 2016. “That’s despite several disadvantages in currency exchange rates,” he says. “Overall brand sales are growing at a 12% pace through spring – led by retail at 22% – which seems likely to move the demand curve higher again this year.” Another global recession could occur in the near future, Zimmerman says. “Just based on history, we are due, but CAB demand has only grown since the last recession.”

“Prices generally moved higher across most of those years, so demand was working atypically,” Zimmerman says. He explains the quantity demanded is in terms of world consumption “because wholesale beef price is an implied global price.”

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Indeed, he says the global market of a billion more people since 2002 is growing in importance as the per-capita supply for U.S. consumers continues to decline. “That’s not connected to demand, but rather a shift in supply,” Zimmerman says. “We’ve gone through a cow herd reduction and now as we expand, we’re sending more of our product overseas. The 11% exported in 2014 was an all-time high mark.”

Schroeder, noting higher premiums also paid to producers for the CAB brand since then, points to the source of demand. “The premium and prosperity for those producing high-quality beef starts at the consumer level in every market,” he says. “That consumer drives what happens on down the supply chain to the ranch.”

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U.S. Pork, Beef Exports Solid in June U.S. red meat exports ended the first half of 2016 on a positive note, as June export values for both pork and beef were the highest of the year. June also marked the second consecutive month of solid year-over-year volume growth, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports reached 187,939 metric tons (mt) in June, up 8 percent from a year ago, while export value increased 11 percent to $505.4 million. For the first half of the year, pork export volume was up 2 percent to 1.1 million mt, but value was down 4 percent to $2.77 billion. Exports accounted for 26 percent of total pork production in June and 22 percent for muscle cuts only – each up one percentage point from a year ago. For January through June, these ratios were 25 percent and 21 percent, respectively, up slightly from last year. Export value per head slaughtered was $52.83 in June – up 10 percent from a year ago. First-half per-head value was $48.34, down 5 percent.

June beef export volume increased 2 percent from a year ago to 98,920 mt, while export value was $545.4 million, down 5 percent. First-half export volume was up 3 percent to 541,547 mt, while value fell 10 percent to $2.91 billion. Exports accounted for 13 percent of total beef production in June and 10 percent for muscle cuts only – each down about 1 percentage point from a year ago. For January through June, these ratios were also 13 percent and 10 percent, respectively, steady with last year. Export value per head of fed slaughter was $250 in June and $249.67 for the first half – each down 14 percent from a year ago. Pork exports strong to China/Hong Kong, Canada, Central America June pork exports to China/Hong Kong remained well ahead of last year’s pace, increasing 84 percent in volume (50,374 mt) and 73 percent in value ($98.8 million). But June volume was the lowest since February, reflecting some cooling of the market. Exports to China/Hong Kong finished the first half 80 percent higher than a year ago in volume (284,900 mt) and 63 percent higher in value ($540.5 million). “New opportunities for U.S. pork were developed in China/Hong Kong over the past year, and the inroads we made with importers and other key buyers in the region will pay long-term dividends,” said USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng. “But it is important to recognize the shift in market conditions in China, which means growth in other key markets is essential to achieving a successful second half in 2016.”

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Leading pork value market Japan showed renewed momentum in June, with exports up 1 percent from a year ago in volume (32,879 mt) and 6 percent higher in value ($138.1 million). First-half exports to Japan were still down 13 percent in volume (192,862 mt) and 10 percent in value ($749.6 million), as record volumes of chilled U.S. pork entering Japan (109,665 mt, up 19 percent, valued at $485 million, up 14 percent) were offset by lower imports of frozen product.

After a strong May performance, pork exports to Mexico took a step back in June, falling 13 percent from a year ago in volume (54,335 mt) and 5 percent in value ($105.4 million). First-half export volume to Mexico was 324,745 mt, down 8 percent from a year ago, while value fell 9 percent to $566 million. A spike in ham prices, compounded by the weak peso, significantly impacted Continued on page 82

Buford Ranches Angus & Hereford Bull Sale Saturday • September 17, 2016 • Welch, OK BUFORD RESOURCE C304 – He sells.

200 BULLS SELL

BW I+2.2

WW I+62

YW I+111

SC +1.39

Milk I+32

MB I+.33

RE I+.89

Sire: SAV Resource 1441 Dam: Buford Elba 811Y BW 82, 205-WT 866, 365-WT 1420, SC 40.90

BUFORD EMBLAZON C300 – He sells.

175 Angus

25 Hereford

Sire: EXAR Emblazon 8268

Dam: Stoney Fork Forever Lady 7121 BW I+1.9

WW I+60

YW I+108

SC +1.85

Milk I+21

MB I+.41

RE I+.56

BW 72, 205-WT 885, 365-WT 1549, SC 44.99

427908 E. Highway 10 • Vinita, OK 74301 email: mikehorrell64@yahoo.com • www.bufordranches.org Mike Horrell, Manager • Mobile (918) 948-5104 • Office (918) 929-3275 Sam Buford • Mobile (918) 697-7160 • Office (918) 929-3275 For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers, TOM BURKE/KURT SCHAFF/JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone (816) 532-0811. Fax (816) 532-0851. E-mail: angushall@earthlink.net • www.angushall.com

EPDs as of 6/29/16

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June export results. But with ham prices moderating by mid-July, USMEF anticipates a rebound in demand.

market share, which was nearly 57 percent in the first half of last year, fell to 52 percent.

June results were better north of the border, as pork exports to Canada totaled 16,731 mt – up 11 percent from a year ago and the largest of 2016 – while export value increased 13 percent to $69.5 million. This pushed firsthalf exports to Canada slightly ahead of last year’s pace at 96,582 mt, while value was steady at $381.6 million.

“U.S. beef faces a significant tariff rate disadvantage in Japan, and this gap will grow larger unless and until the Trans-Pacific Partnership is ratified,” Seng said. “But rather than dwell on the challenges we face in this market, the U.S. industry needs to capitalize on its opportunities. And USMEF is doing so by educating retail and foodservice buyers about the wide range of U.S. beef cuts that appeal to their customers. We’re pushing well beyond the forequarter cuts traditionally marketed in Japan, and consumers are responding in a very positive way.”

Led by mainstay markets Honduras and Guatemala, U.S. pork posted a very strong first half in Central America as exports climbed 16 percent from a year ago in volume (31,274 mt) and 7 percent in value ($72.5 million). In addition to Honduras and Guatemala, exports also increased year-over-year to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Belize. June was also a very strong month for U.S. pork in the Philippines, a highly competitive market that purchases large volumes of raw material for further processing. June exports to the Philippines increased 54 percent from a year ago in volume (3,454 mt) and more than doubled in value ($10.3 million, up 126 percent). Firsthalf exports totaled 15,995 mt (up 6 percent) valued at $37 million (up 23 percent). U.S. beef reclaims market share in Japan; June ASEAN volume doubles June beef exports to Japan were the largest in nearly two years at 25,836 mt, up 29 percent from a year ago. Firsthalf exports climbed 12 percent in volume (122,316 mt) and 5 percent in value ($707.2 million). Showing strong demand for high-quality cuts, Japan’s first-half imports of chilled U.S. beef surged 51 percent from a year ago to 50,795 mt. These shipments were valued at $369 million, up 32 percent. Japan’s first-half import data also show a strong rebound in market share for U.S. beef at 38.5 percent – up from 33 percent in 2015 and about one percentage point higher than in 2014. Australia’s

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Beef exports to Mexico remained strong in June, increasing 14 percent from a year ago to 20,021 mt, though value was down 13 percent to $76.2 million. First-half exports to Mexico were up 3 percent in volume to 111,834 mt, valued at $475.4 million (down 11 percent). U.S. beef continues to gain market share in South Korea, with June export volume up 2 percent from a year ago at 12,880 mt. For January through June, exports to Korea were up 21 percent from a year ago in volume (73,942 mt), while value was 3 percent higher at $436.4 million. Chilled beef to Korea totaled 10,288 mt (up 45 percent) valued at $89 million (up 33 percent) as U.S. beef rapidly expands its retail presence. Fueled by strong growth in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam, June exports to the ASEAN region reached 2,582 mt, up 113 percent from a year ago, while export value climbed 57 percent to $12.6 million. Firsthalf exports totaled 11,091 mt (up 7 percent) valued at $61.6 million (down 14 percent).

Agriculture Future of America Announces CEO Change Source: AFA

$9 million has been awarded in leader and academic scholarships. Those who have benefited from AFA programs stretch coast to coast, representing more than 200 colleges and universities from 43 states.

Agriculture Future of America announced in July that CEO Russ Weathers will step down as CEO at the end of AFA’s 2017 fiscal year – Feb. 28, 2017. This decision was made during the AFA board of directors meeting held June 23-24 in Kansas City, Missouri. Weathers will continue to serve the organization as chair of the board and work with organization leadership in an advisory role. Weathers has led AFA since its inception in 1996 when the late R. Crosby Kemper Jr. and his son Sandy Kemper founded the organization as a national leader and career development provider for college students and young professionals in agriculture. Under Weathers’ leadership, this vision has become a reality.

“When we founded AFA, Russ Weathers was identified as the person to put legs to the vision,” Sandy Kemper, AFA co-founder and immediate past chair, said. “He leveraged the energy and resources of countless individual, community, corporate and university partners to establish AFA. The board of directors is thankful for his leadership in shaping the extraordinary organization AFA has grown to be. As chair, he will continue to be a voice to the organization’s future.” The AFA board also announced that Mark Stewart, current AFA president, will succeed Weathers as CEO. As of March 1, 2017, Stewart will be AFA CEO and president. Stewart has served as AFA President since March 1, 2015, when the board named him to that role as part of the organization’s succession plan. Stewart joined AFA in 2011 as director of development.

Over 13,000 young professionals and collegiate students have benefited from AFA’s personal and professional development programs over the past 20 years. Over

1st Annual

FALL BULL SALE Selling Approximately

100 Angus Bulls Growing our operation to provide more options to our customers, regardless of breeding season, has always been a goal at Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus. Monday, October 17, marks the 1st Annual Fall Bull Sale at HPCA. These bulls are required to pass the same rigorous selection process as our spring sale bulls. The bulls have been developed at home, are sired by progeny proven, high accuracy sires and ready to go to work.

12 Noon • At the farm • Nevada, Missouri

HPCA Average EPDs and Percentile Rankings of Sale Bulls CED 12 10% Milk 30 10%

BW 0.34 30% $EN -18.1

WW 59 15% CW 40 30%

YW 108 10% Marb 1.02 10%

YH 0.6 35% RE 0.85 15%

SC 0.45 $W 61 10%

Doc 25 10% $F 68 15%

HP 12 45% $G 51 4%

CEM 13 10% $B 140 10%

If you are in the market for stout, genetically superior bulls, we invite you to join us October 17! Watch the sale and bid live online.

Kenny & Janyce Hinkle 14103 E. Summers Rd. • Nevada, MO 64772 Phone/Fax: (417) 944-2219 Mobile: (417) 448-4127 Email: KennyHPCA@gmail.com YouTube.com/ HinklesPrimeCutAngus

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Ag Media Summit:

University of Missouri Student Chosen for 2016 Forrest Bassford Student Award [ST. LOUIS] – Nora Faris, a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural marketing and broadcast reporting at the University of Missouri, took home the 2016 Livestock Publications Council (LPC) Forrest Bassford Student Award sponsored by Alltech. Faris was presented a $2,000 scholarship and a plaque during the Ag Media Summit (AMS) held in St. Louis, Missouri, July 23–27. Faris, the daughter of Paul and Betty Faris from Concordia, Missouri, is currently interning for FLM+ Public Affairs, a marketing and strategic communication agency in Washington, D.C. In the past, Faris has pursued media and policy internships with the U.S. Senate, Missouri State Senate, Missouri Farm Bureau and KBIA public radio. As a former undergraduate research fellow, Faris has conducted and published research on crop and land markets as well as consumer perceptions of agriculture and representations of the agriculture industry in the mainstream media. She has participated in national research and policy conferences, including the Farm Foundation Round Table in Tucson, Arizona. Faris plans to obtain a law degree and pursue a career in government affairs in the agriculture industry.

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“Members of the agriculture industry know that it’s not just about growing corn and soybeans and raising livestock — it’s about growing opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders,” said Faris. “I’m honored to have been selected to represent the Livestock Publications Council as this year’s Forrest Bassford Student Award recipient. As I pursue my career in agricul-

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”

Nora Faris (left), University of Missouri, receives the 2016 Livestock Publications Council Forrest Bassford Student Award from Ann Hess (right), on-farm communications manager for Alltech, during the Ag Media Summit in St. Louis, Missouri, July 23–27.

tural law, policy and communications, I look forward to cultivating conversations about modern agriculture and communicating the stories of America’s farmers from the cornfields to Capitol Hill.” The Forrest Bassford Student Award honors excellence, professionalism and leadership among students. Each year, following a competitive application process, the LPC Student Award Program gives four young people travel scholarships to attend AMS. In addition to Faris, this year’s travel award winners were Audrey Green, Kansas State University; Chamonix Mejia, Texas Tech University; and Tim Taylor, Oklahoma State University. While at the meeting, the four finalists’ portfolios were reviewed and each was interviewed by a panel of professionals. 2016 marks the 31st year of the Student Award Program. Forrest Bassford’s name was appended to the LPC Student Award in 1992 in honor of his contribution to LPC and his particular interest in furthering the Student Award. Alltech has co-sponsored the award since 2012. “We need strong, young, energetic agricultural communicators to share updates on the latest innovations and on-farm practices within the agricultural community, but also to educate and inform an ever-increasing urban population,” said Ann Hess, on-farm communications manager for Alltech. “We are proud to present this award to Nora as she exemplifies all of these qualities already in her early career path in agricultural journalism.”

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The livestock business has an effective symbol that has withstood the loving treatment of Hollywood, Nashville and Madison Ave. It is now under attack by the Anti-Livestock Industry. It is the cowboy. Hollywood made heroes of cowboys who always got the bad guy, practiced safe shooting and could leap on their horse from a burning train! Then Hollywood gave us the urban cowboy who could disco and wore a straw hat made of oatmeal, rattlesnake heads and sweepings off a chicken house floor! Nashville turned us into four-wheel drive cowboys. Yodelers with pompadours who drank too much and looked like a cross between Elvis and a Philipino bus!

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Madison Avenue has given us chain smokers and cologne called ‘Stetson’ and ‘Chaps’ (as in, that sure chaps my butt!). All designed for men who don’t wear socks. Through it all the publics image of cowboys has remained positive. The Anti-Livestock Industry has had a tough time tarnishing our symbol. It’s been hard for them to portray the American cowboy as a money grubbing, animal abusing land raper. They whack away at it persistently, often using the ruse that the cowboy is a vanishing breed. That he no longer exists and therefore, this symbol that everybody loves has no connection with

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the modern livestock business. This myth continues to be promoted to the point that we are often asked if it is true our way of life is dying. To this I reply, ‘No. Of course not! Who do you think is takin’ care of the cows?’ But, they say, we never see them. There is a good explanation as to why you never see cowboys. It is possible to get in a car and drive from Philadelphia to Fresno and be completely insulated from the territory you cross.

You turn on SiriusXM radio and constantly switch between RFD, Fox News and Willy’s Place. You stay in the same temperature controlled Holiday Inn or Motel 6, see the same CNN or HBO. You eat at the same Denny’s or McDonalds. It is possible to drive from coast to coast and never leave your cocoon. But I can guarantee there is life beyond the freeway. You can find homes, schools, roads, farms and ranching communities thriving. And cowboys. Lots of ‘em! The only thing is, friends, you just can’t see ‘em from the road!

The car is climate controlled. You never roll down the windows. You pull onto the freeway that is the same from the one end of the country to the other. Although you drive through green to brown, from high to low, you never have to change the cruise control. You come down an off ramp into virtually the same self-service gas station/ convenience store. You use the same credit card and buy the same cardboard coffee and irradiated snack cake.

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Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inducts 54 members SEDALIA, Mo. – “Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H Club members, 54 volunteers joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 13 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. Inductees from 40 counties established a legacy totaling 1,594 years of volunteer service to Missouri 4-H, said Rachel Augustine, associate director of development for the Missouri 4-H Foundation. More than 400 family members and friends attended the 10th annual event. Inductees were nominated by their counties for outstanding volunteer work in local 4-H programs. “This is a celebration to acknowledge, with statewide historical documentation, the contributions of distinguished 4-H leaders—both past and present,” said State 4-H Council President Sarah Townley. The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, Augustine said.

“These volunteers have played a vital role in helping our youth develop essential life skills that will empower them to become strong leaders in the 21st-century workforce,” she said. “We are proud to honor their legacy of service to Missouri 4-H.” The annual event is sponsored by FCS Financial and the Missouri State Fair in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation. “Our University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth faculty and staff work in partnership with our volunteers to see they have the support needed to empower youth to succeed as future leaders,” said Ina Metzger Linville, program director, MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. “Dedicated faculty and staff, committee volunteers, and spirited 4-H’ers will continue to learn and grow together to help our youth and communities thrive.” Continued on page 97

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FIELD NOTES with Wes Tiemann People Watching If you have been to the Missouri State Fair, you know that it’s the state hot spot for the leisurely pastime of “people watching.” Fairs hold a duel role to be a platform for agriculture competition as well as a stage for the city civilians to observe the fruits of our state’s largest economic driver. The competition is fine to watch, but the real fun is observing the interaction of the agriculturally curious with the livestock they usually see in the cold case. You can hear the “ohh’s and aww’s” over a baby calf, the giggles at a lamb, or witness the horror in a mother’s eye as she realizes her stroller has just pancaked porcine poop.

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I have overheard many trying to explain the bizarre practices they witness to one another. I’ve seen someone who thought that pig’s ear notches where similar to ear piercings for style, or to better allow for wind flow. You may know that it’s difficult to get sheep to lead, so a gentle twisting underneath the tail bone usually does the trick. To one passerby, the question arose, “Why is that little girl checking that poor sheep’s oil?” Of course, show sticks for cattle can get confusing to the urbanites. A man in his mid-40s asked his wife if they thought the kids where pre-tenderizing the steaks one year.

I guess in the end I am glad that there are people willing to come out to observe what we do in the heat and humidity while dodging the excrement of their future food. So, the next time you see city folk snickering at

MCA Manager of Strategic Solutions the fair, they are just trying to figure out the food chain. For the boys in boots giggling on the other side of the street, they are just enjoying another fine day for people watching at the fair. See you at the sale,

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Sale Calendar

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Autumn in the Ozarks Charolais Sale, Strafford, MO Walker Polled Hereford Sale, Morrison, TN Don Thomas and Sons Brangus Sale, Madison, MO Riley Brothers Annual Production Sale, Darlington, WI Wild Indian Acres Charolais Sale, DeSoto, MO Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale, Kingsville, MO Buford Ranches Angus & Hereford Bull Sale, Welch, OK Illini Top Cut Sale, Macomb, IL Rhodes Red Angus Fall Female Fiesta, Emporia, KS Gardiner Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Ashland, KS Jefferies Red Angus Sale, Checotah, OK Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University Sale, Springfield, MO Jac’s Ranch Production Sale, Bentonville, AR Maple Oaks Red Angus Sale, Eldon, MO MO Heritage Hereford Sale, Salem, MO Express Ranches Bull and Commercial Heifer Sale, Yukon, OK Heartland Genetic Blend Sale, Perryville, MO Big D Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale, Center Ridge, AR J&N Ranch Black Hereford Sale, Leavenworth, KS Lucas Sale, Cross Timbers, MO Byergo Angus Sale, Savannah, MO Isaac’s Angus Sale, Horse Cave, KY Cattlemen’s Kind Bull Sale, Welch, OK Ozarks and Heart of America Beefmaster Fall Roundup Sale, Locust Grove, OK Heart of Missouri Limousin Sale, Lebanon, MO New Day Genetics Sale, Harrison, AR Moriando Online Sale Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association Sale, West Plains, MO Angell-Thomas Charolais Sale, Paris, MO Circle A Angus Ranch, Iberia, MO Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Joplin, MO Midwest Beef Alliance Female Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Byergo Angus Production Sale, Savannah, MO

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Frank/Hazelrigg Family Values Sale, New Bloomfield, MO Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus, Nevada, MO J&N Ranch Female Sale, Leavenworth, KS SEMO Performance Tested Bull Sale, Farmington, MO New Day Genetics Sale, Eldon, MO Mead Farms Fall Sale, Versailles, MO Ridder Farms Charolais Sale, Hermann, MO Tanner Farms Sale, Shugualak, MS East Central MO Angus Association Sale, Cuba, MO Gerloff Bull Fest, Bland, MO Flying H Bull Sale, Butler, MO Reynolds Herefords Sale, Huntsville SW MO PerformanceTested Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Fink Beef Genetics, Randolf, KS Spur Ranch Fall Sale, Vinita, OK Lacy’s Red Angus Bull and Female Sale, Drexel, MO Ladies of the Royal Hereford Sale, Kansas City, MO Baker Angus Production Sale, Butler, MO Moriando Online Sale Jamison Hereford Sale, Quinter, KS GeneTrust Brangus Sale @ Chimney Rock, Concord, AR Double A Limousin Sale, El Dorado Springs, MO New Day Genetics Production Sale, Osceola, MO HAGA Show-Me Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Springfield, MO Moser Ranch Production Sale, Wheaton, KS Green Springs Bull Test, El Dorado Springs, MO Moriando Online Sale Galaxy Beef Production Sale, Macon, MO Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, MO Dalebanks Angus Sale, Eureka, KS Timberland Sale, Vernon, AL Show Me Polled Hereford Classic Sale, Windsor, MO Seedstock Plus, Kingsville, MO Cornerstone Ranch Sale, Mt. Grove, MO Butch’s Angus Sale, Jackson, MO Wright’s Charolais Sale, Kearney, MO Womack Farms Sale, Heber Springs, AR

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2016 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees: • Audrain County: Bobette and Warren Wilson • Barton County: Gary and Sondra Smith • Benton County: Jeanette Bahrenburg • Caldwell County: Dorothy Silvey • Callaway County: Herbert* and Umbra Duffy • Cape Girardeau County: Shirley Aufdenberg • Cape Girardeau County: Mary Lou Kurtz • Cass County: Mike and Heather Moreland • Clark County: Jack Fry • Clinton County: Ronda Groebe • Cooper County: Carol Norman • DeKalb County: Ken Keesaman • Franklin County: Dorothy Keence • Gasconade County: Jackie Gray • Greene County: Byron Morrison • Harrison County: Eleanor Thompson • Henry County: Bessie Thomas • Jackson County: Selinda Ramsey • Jasper County: Charles and Debbie Youngblood • Johnson County: Oleta Cone • Lafayette County: Kimberly Bell • Lawrence County: Loeda Chapman* • Lewis County: Bob Cary • Lincoln County Kari Shramek • Linn County: Ronnie and Carolee Hall • Livingston County: Jackie Woodworth • Macon County: John Farrington • Marion County: Sonny and Kathy Lee • Monroe County: Dwain and Linda Wilkerson • Osage County: Arlen and Kay Schwinke family • Osage County: Eldore and Roberta Schwinke family • Pettis County: Philip and Lori Gerke • Putnam County: Janie Durbin • Ralls County: Cindy Woodhurst • Randolph County: Sandra Leathers • Ray County: LeeRoy and Mary Martens • Saline County: Delmer Croka • Saline County: Laura Pummill • Schuyler County: Randy and Dolores Sayre • Scotland County: Larry Wiggins, D.V.M. • Shelby County: Jeanna Rutter • St. Clair County: Berniece Martin • Warren County: Betty Vahle*

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Advertiser Index

AMEC....................................39 American Angus Association.........................67 American Angus Association Regional Manager..............64 American Hereford Association.........................23 Bayer Baytril 100............. 20-21 Big D Ranch..........................35 Bogie Pump/Ritchie Water Fountains.................68 Bristow Cattle Co...................50 Buffalo Livestock Market.......88 Buford Ranches......................81 Byergo Angus.........................79 Callaway Livestock Center Inc..........................56 Cattlemen’s Kind Bull Sale....49 Central Missouri Sales Co.....82 Circle A Angus Ranch.....65, 73 Classified................................97 Clearwater Farm....................65 Eastern Missouri Commission Company.......66 Farmers Bank of North Missouri...................46 FCS of Missouri...................100 Fish Branch............................66 Foglesong Charolais...............58 Frank/Hazelrigg Cattle Co...................... 70-71 Galaxy Beef LLC...................65 Gardiner Angus Ranch..........75 Genex.....................................80 Gerloff Farms.........................65 Gibson Mineral Feeders.........10 Green’s Welding & Sales........55 Hampton Feedlot...................16 Harriman Santa Fe................52 Heartland Genetic Blend Sale..........................41

Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus....................65, 83 Immucell - First Defense........72 International Brangus Breeders Association..........37 Isaacs’ Angus..........................62 J&N Black Hereford Sale.......53 Jac’s Ranch.............................63 Jefferies Red Angus................33 Jim’s Motors...........................64 JJ Skyline Angus.....................65 Joplin Regional Stockyards....88 Journagan Ranch/MSU Genetically Yours XXV Sale.............................9 Kent Feeds..............................25 Kingsville Livestock Auction...............................36 Laughlin Angus......................65 Lucas Cattle Company..........91 Maple Oaks............................29 Marshall & Fenner Farms......65 MCA Brand Wall Page..........95 MCA Farm Safety College.....24 MCA Gun Raffle...................74 MCA Liability Signs..............78 MCA Membership Form.......90 McBee Cattle Co...................54 McDonalds.............................27 McPherson Concrete Products.............................97 Mead Cattle Co.....................57 Mead Farms.....................65, 69 MFA Fair Share......................93 Missouri Angus Association...65 Missouri Angus Association...66 Missouri Angus Breeders.......65 Missouri Beef Industry Council...............................87

Missouri Limousin Breeders Association.........................99 Missouri Valley Commission Company............................66 Moriondo Angus....................61 MultiMIN USA.....................15 Naught-Naught Agency.........40 NDE/Salt Fork Feed & Supply.............................89 New Day Genetics....................3 Ogden Horsecreek Ranch......65 OHOA Beefmaster Fall Round Up Sale...................59 Pinegar Limousin...................17 Rhodes Red Angus.................31 S.I. Feeders.............................51 Sellers Feedlot........................88 South Central Regional Stockyards..........................84 Spur Ranch............................77 Stay-Tuff.................................85 Superior Steel Sales................19 Sydenstricker Genetics...........65 Sydenstricker Implements Jaylor..................................16 Sydenstricker Implements John Deere.........................13 Wes Tiemann.........................82 Triple C, Inc...........................50 Valley Oaks Angus...........60, 65 WAX Company.......................2 Weiker Angus Ranch..............65 Wheeler & Sons Livestock Market................................56 Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate.........................59 Mike Williams........................59 Windsor Livestock Auction....53 Y-Tex......................................11 Zeitlow Distributing...............76

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