Ohio Cattleman Expo Issue 2017 by Ohio Cattlemen's Association

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More power. More getting work done.

Features

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Ohio Beef Expo Preview OCA Seedstock Producer of the Year Three decades of focusing on genetics pays off for Claylick Run Angus by Amy Beth Graves

44 Growing Your Grassroots Organization 48

OCA Elects New Officers

OCA Celebrates Ohio’s Cattlemen at Annual Meeting & Banquet

BEST Celebrity Showdown

OBC Appointments

Editorial

News & Notes

Reference

Harsh Realities

Your Dues Dollars at Work

OCA News & Views

OCA News

8 OCA County Affiliate Presidents

Up the Alley

Beef Briefs

32 Forage Corner

NCBA News

Breed News

Checkoff News

Letters to the Editor

Ohio CattleWomen Update

40 On the Edge of Common Sense

Allied Industry Council

Calendar of Events

Parting Shots

Advertisers’ Index

On the Cover

30th Ohio Beef Expo Commemoration painting by C.J. Brown. Cover designed by Amber Shoemaker, OCA staff

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Ohio Cattleman www.ohiocattle.org beef@ohiobeef.org

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show just wrapped up in Nashville with a record of over 9,300 people attending. Several hundred Ohioans traveled to the convention and took advantage of all it has to offer. Hat’s off to the NCBA team who plan and execute this event that has become such a great mix of industry leadership, learning opportunities, networking, and socializing. The convention is the place to be if you are involved in any way in the beef industry. The same can be said for the upcoming Ohio Beef Expo (OBE), March 17-19 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. It’s definitely the place to be if you are involved in the beef industry in Ohio or anywhere throughout the Midwest.

Editor Elizabeth Harsh Sales Representative Stephanie Sindel

Ohio Cattleman magazine (USPA: 020-968, ISSN: 15430588) is published six times per year: Winter issue, mailed in January; Expo preview issue, mailed in February; Spring issue, mailed in April; Summer issue, mailed in July; Early Fall issue, mailed in September; and Late Fall issue, mailed in October; for $15 a year to OCA members only. It is dedicated to reporting facts about Ohio’s cattle including marketing, production and legislative news. All editorial and advertising material is screened to meet rigid standards, but publisher assumes no responsibility for accuracy or validity of claims. All rights reserved. Circulation for the Expo 2017 issue is 3,282. Published at Minster, Ohio 45865 by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040. Periodical postage paid at Marysville, Ohio and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Ohio Cattleman, 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040. CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS: Please send old as well as new address to Ohio Cattleman, 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.

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Beef Expo Celebrates 30th Anniversary

10600 U.S. Highway 42 Marysville, Ohio 43040 Phone 614-873-6736 Fax 614-873-6835

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Harsh Realities

This year’s Expo will celebrate its 30th anniversary. You can read more about the anniversary celebration plans and commemorative items in this issue’s special Expo section. Thirty years is certainly worthy of a celebration, as over time many similar Expos have reached their peak of success and today find their events struggling to remain relative. We are fortunate that the Ohio Beef Expo is the strong annual record-breaking event that it is today. Part of this success is because we don’t have just one aspect that is strong. The well-rounded OBE has one of the best trade shows in the country, strong youth programs with a competitive junior steer and heifer show, high-quality breed sales and shows, and is coordinated by the state’s beef cattle association. But only a small list of 30-year exhibitors, a few volunteers and staff know that the Expo didn’t start out as the success it is today. It grew from very humble beginnings in 1988 when Ohio’s various breed associations came together to hold their spring shows and sales in one location on one date. In the early years, the trade show struggled and the junior show was not coordinated through OCA. But the event prospered and grew, aided greatly by the addition of new buildings and facility upgrades on the Ohio Expo Center. One constant through the years has been the Expo’s volunteer committees that have provided the leadership and countless hours fundraising and planning for each annual event with the goal of making it better than the last one. OCA is fortunate to have so many great volunteers involved in the event and a staff that handles every important detail. And with that, I encourage you to join the celebration by attending this year’s event. Not to be outdone by social media or late night talk shows, here is a list of the 7 most important things you need to know about this year’s Expo: 1. For the first time ever the entire trade show will be open Friday thru 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. 2. The Expo has a new schedule with the judging contest and beef quality assurance training moving to Friday. 3. The junior show has new cattle stalling times, check-in schedules and showmanship times. 4. You’re invited to the big 30th anniversary party and pre-St. Patty’s Day celebration Thursday night at the Expo Social. 5. Friday’s seminar will feature the Top 6 Ways to be Successful and Profitable with Cattle in Ohio. 6. The OCA membership booth in the trade show will offer lots of incentives to become OCA and NCBA members. 7. The Expo offers something for everyone involved in the beef business! This list includes lots of changes that you’ll probably want to read more about. You can do that in this issue and on the Expo’s website at www.ohiobeefexpo.com. We hope you are v making plans to attend and join us in this celebration of Ohio’s beef industry.

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Ohio Angus

SUPER STAR

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For more information or to request a sale book contact: Dan Wells • 740-505-3843 danwells@ohioangus.org

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OCA Officers

President • Joe Foster Vice President • Sasha Rittenhouse Secretary • Elizabeth Harsh Treasurer • Bill Tom Past President • Frank Phelps

OCA News & Views By Joe Foster, OCA President

The Old Saying Goes

OCA Directors

Aaron Arnett Director At-Large Marysville • Term expires 2017 Tom Karr Director At-Large Pomeroy • Term expires 2018 J.L. Draganic Director At-Large South Solon • Term expires 2019 Scott Alexander District 1 Bowling Green • Term expires 2017 Kelvin Egner District 2 Shelby • Term expires 2018 Pete Conkle District 3 Hanoverton • Term expires 2019 Troy Jones District 4 Harrod • Term expires 2017 Frank Phelps District 5 Belle Center • Term expires 2018 Pam Haley District 6 West Salem • Term expires 2019 Brad Thornburg District 7 Barnesville • Term expires 2017 Sasha Rittenhouse District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2018 Jim Jepsen District 9 Amanda • Term expires 2019 Bill Tom District 10 Spring Valley • Term expires 2017 Craig Shelton District 11 Lynchburg • Term expires 2018 Joe Foster District 12 Gallia • Term expires 2019

Elections are held each year in November. If interested in serving on the OCA Board, please call the OCA office.

OCA Staff

Elizabeth Harsh Executive Director Cambell Parrish Director of Public Relations & Consumer Marketing Stephanie Sindel Director of Member Services & Youth Programs Ron Windnagel Director of Accounting & Operations Amber Shoemaker Administrative Assistant & Youth Program Coordinator 6 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2017

Wow! How time flies when you’re having fun! It seems like it was just yesterday when we were getting ready for the OCA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. I’m not sure who was in charge of ordering the weather for this year’s event, but they did a great job. A big thank you goes out to all of the members who made time to join in the business and fun. Congratulations to the very deserving award winners. I would also like to thank our Allied Industry Council Members for participating and providing resource personnel and information. We are fortunate here in Ohio to have such a diverse and dynamic beef industry. Here we are a few short muddy weeks later and many of us have just returned from the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville. Ohio had a great turnout and had an opportunity to gather for a brief reception to visit and catch up with old friends, as well as make some new ones. One of my favorite responsibilities is representing Ohio on the NCBA Cattle Health and Well-Being Committee. While the committee had several topics to discuss, I would like to highlight just one. Dr. Jack Shere, USDA-APHIS updated the group on Animal Disease Traceability and ADT official USDA identification requirements. While the topic was very interesting and required an hour of the meeting time, I will summarize my takeaway. Improvements have been made in reducing the amount of time it takes to trace an animal. In the age of electronic records we sometimes have the luxury of scanning a file for a certain form instead of searching through file storage boxes in a closet. These improvements are more a result of our current available technology and less a result of industry driven traction to help solve these potential problems. Today, our foreign customers expect the U.S. beef industry to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a disease outbreak. They require assurances that our beef is safe. As exports continue to climb, we are at a pace to be a net exporter of beef in 2017. We need to work harder as an industry to improve Animal Disease Traceability to protect our export markets. I need to close on a high note, so I want to take this opportunity to invite everyone to the Ohio Beef Expo. This will be the 30th Beef Expo and you sure don’t want to miss it. From the cattle shows and sales, to the trade show, and educational seminars, there will be a lot to learn and much fun v to be had by all! Check out www.ohiobeefexpo.com.

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Your Dues Dollars at Work

OCA County Affiliate Presidents

Adams........................................Craig Adams Allen...........................................Brad Heffner Ashland..................................... Matt Stewart Athens/Meigs/Washington.... Jamey Rauch Auglaize.......................... Charles Sutherland Brown............................................Alan Scott Butler.............................................Dean Lake Carroll................................ Johnna Campbell Champaign................................. David Clapp Clark....................................... Linde Sutherly Clermont......................................Chris Smith Columbiana/Mahoning/Trumbull................. ................................................ Brian Spencer Crawford.........................................Andy Lohr Darke.......................................... Brad Wilcox Fairfield....................................... Marcy Love Fayette.......................................J.L. Draganic Fulton................................... Rick Coopshaw Gallia.......................................... Scott Payne Greene........................................ Josh Jacobs Hancock................................Charles Beagle Hardin....................................Marcia Hoovler Henry.......................................Tim Brinkman Highland.................................. Craig Shelton Hocking.................................. Jo Ann Murtha Huron......................................Barrett French Jackson................................ Justin Spengler Jefferson................................... Tyler Ramsey Knox......................................Chuck Dudgeon Lawrence.................................... Gene Myers Licking......................................... Steve Davis Logan.........................................Troy Selhorst Madison................................ Quinton Keeran Marion..................................... Dustin Bayles Mercer........................................Neil Siefring Miami...................................Robert Karnehm Montgomery.................................Chris Selby Morrow........................................Russ Mayer Muskingum................................... Adam Heil Noble..................................... Pernell Salings Ohio Valley...................................... Ben Cline Perry......................................Jason Poorman Preble...................................... Rodney Mann Putnam............................. Dennis Schroeder Richland................................... Dave Fackler Seneca....................................Bret Cleveland Shelby......................................... Jason Gibbs Stark............................................ John Slagle Vinton.............................Teresa Snider-West Williams.................................. Robin Herman Wood...............................Elizabeth Bostdorff Wyandot........................................Mike Thiel

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A review of actions by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Legislative & Regulatory

• Served beef at the Ohio Senate swearing-in reception at the Ohio State House for incumbents and newly elected members. • Attended an interested party meeting hosted by House Ag Committee Chairman Brian Hill to discuss CAUV legislation for this session. • Finalized OCA policy for 2017 at association annual meeting held January 21. • Represented the beef industry at the Ohio Department of Agriculture Confined Animal Feeding Facility (CAFF) Advisory Committee meeting.

Youth

• Held six more BEST sanctioned shows for the 2016-17 show season. • Presented 11 Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships at the Foundation luncheon on January 21 totaling over $12,000. • Co-sponsored the Celebrity Showdown to benefit Make-A-Wish on January 27 with the Cattle Battle Show in Springfield, Ohio. Over $11,000 was raised to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses. The Celebrity Showdown kicks off this annual community service project for BEST participants who will continue to raise money through May 6 when the program’s awards banquet takes place. • Distributed Best of the Buckeye (BOTB) information for the 2017 program year. • Selected applicants to receive $500 scholarships from the Best of the Buckeye program sponsored by Ohio Cat and Ohio Ag Equipment.

Programs & Events

• Attended county affiliate banquets for Athens-Meigs-Washington County, Darke County, Mercer County, and Putnam County Associations. • Compiled consignments for the 2017 OCA Seedstock Improvement bull sale on April 8 at Union Stock Yards in Hillsboro. • Finalized planning and fundraising for the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo.

Association

• Mailed membership renewal cards and new member packets and second renewal mailing for 2017 OCA membership. • Held January joint board of directors meetings for OCA and OBC. • Hosted the 2017 OCA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet with educational sessions and beef ambassador contest. • Represented OCA members at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, TN. • Compiled and emailed January and February e-news OCA membership. • Hosted Purina Animal Health sales reps at the OCA headquarters.

Stop by our booth at the Ohio Beef Expo to receive a FREE SORTING STICK! All orders received by March 10 and picked up at the Ohio Beef Expo will receive a 15% discount.

Discovery x Impression

203AN01447

Treasure

18156972

mgr

As of 01/24/2017

CED BW EPD 9 0 Acc .34 .44 % Rank 25% 25%

WW YW SC Doc Milk 79 143 1.38 19 29 .34 .37 .48 .30 .16 1% 1% 15% 15%

CW Marb rea $w $b 61 1.19 .60 89.94 185.26 .24 .33 .31 1% 1% 2% 3%

Treasure is arguably the most exciting sire to sell in 2016 and is truly a rare and valuable "Genetic Treasure." Only once in several years does an individual come along with Treasure's blend of genetic predictions in tandem with near flawless phenotype and structure.

203AN01462

As of 01/24/2017

Confidence Plus x Headliner

Connealy

18227118

RAMPART

CED BW WW YW SC Doc Milk CW Marb EPD 13 -1.0 65 119 .50 24 25 40 .76 Acc .37 .44 .33 .36 .48 .37 .15 .21 .32 % Rank 10% 10% 3% 1% 25% 15%

rea $w $b .92 64.23 129.35 .27 10% 10% 20%

One of the most exciting young sires in our lineup, we believe Rampart holds a world of scope and future with many good things to offer. Rampart excelled every time he was measured in his contemporary group of over 500 at birth and weaning and over 400 at yearling and ultrasound.

203SM09001

CLRS

As of Spring 2017

Absolute x Shear Force

CONQUEST

2984501

634 C

CED BW WW YW Doc Milk CW Marb rea API TI EPD 17.6 -2.1 72.7 120.3 11 22.4 38.7 .79 .84 177.3 90.6 Acc .37 .45 .39 .43 .15 .26 .35 .41 .34 % Rank 5% 10% 10% 10% 20% 15% 3% 25% 1% 1% Conquest has tremendous potential with his superior calving ease, growth and marbling plus API and TI Both in the top 1% of the breed. He was a crowd favorite of the 2016 Hook and Wulf sale with a clean head and smooth shoulder that expands into a powerful rib and hip.

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OCA News Win this jacket!

“Like” and Share the Ohio Beef Expo Facebook posts for your chance to win an Ohio Beef Expo jacket! We will draw one (1) winner per week starting March 1. Winners will be drawn the on Friday of each week prior to the Expo and jackets may be picked up in the membership booth. Only one jacket per participant during the contest.

Ohio Beef

1988 2017 30th Anniversary

OCA and OBC Welcome Spring Semester Interns Mariah Carey , Mt. Gilead

Mariah Carey of Mount Gilead, Ohio is one of the spring 2017 interns. Her responsibilities include preparing for the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show, Seedstock Improvement Sale, assisting with social media platforms and communicating with Ohio Cattlemen’s Association members. The daughter of Allen and Sondra Carey, she is a senior at The Ohio State University majoring in Agricultural Communications with a minor in Agribusiness and Applied Economics. She is active in the OSU Saddle and Sirloin Club and in the professional agricultural sorority, Sigma Alpha where she serves as the philanthropy committee chairman. “With this internship I am so excited to get to explore and gain knowledge about the cattle industry, while communicating with some of the finest cattlemen and women across the state of Ohio. I have a passion for agriculture that I can’t wait to share with this industry. ”

Lauren Corry , Xenia

Lauren Corry is the daughter of Craig and Alison Corry of Xenia, Ohio. Her main responsibility is organizing the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show. She is an agricultural communication

major at The Ohio State University where she will graduate in the spring. Corry is actively involved in the Saddle & Sirloin club and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Banquet Committee where she serves as the Public Relations Chair. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with such a great organization. Growing up involved in the BEST program greatly increased my interest in the beef industry. I’m looking forward to not only applying my knowledge and skills, but also learning from Ohio’s cattle producers.”

Tori Kanicki, Pierpoint

Tori Kanicki of Pierpont, Ohio, is serving as a Spring intern. Her responsibilities include assisting with the OCA Annual Meeting, as well as preparing for the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo. The daughter of Bart and Kelly Kanicki, she is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Agricultural Communications. “I am excited wto be a part of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association this spring. I look forward to meeting and working with various cattlemen and women, as well as gaining more knowledge about the cattle industry.”

#ohiocattle

Gerber Right Kind Sale

Tuesday April 11, 2017 6 PM EDST

50 Bulls - 26 Polled Hereford 16 Angus 8 Simmental/SimAngus 30 Females - Commercial & Registered Cow-calf pairs & Open Heifers Visit our booth at the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show

Gary Gerber & family, and Dale & Amy Gard look forward to meeting you.

For more information: 5324 State Road 227 South Doug’s Cell 765-220-1070 Richmond, IN 47374 Gary’s cell 513-200-5742 Just 5 miles Southeast on State Dale’s cell 765-914-2965 Road 227 Office 765-935-5274 douglas@gerbercattle.com www.gerbercattle.com

Ohio Beef Expo

Schedule of Events March 17-19 | Ohio Expo Center | Columbus, Ohio Wednesday, March 15

7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 16

8:00 a.m. - Noon Noon Noon - 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Cattle are permitted on the fairgrounds Junior Show open for stalling in barn and viaducts, ALL stalling for both locations will be done out of the Jr. Show Office in the Gilligan Complex Trade Show set up for large equipment All breeding cattle must be in place O’Neill Building General Trade Show set up The Social, Crowne Plaza North

Friday, March 17

Official Website

www.ohiobeefexpo.com

Official Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel 6500 Doubletree Ave. Columbus 614.885.1885 $87 Room Rate

Overflow Hotel

Ramada Columbus North 6767 Schrock Hill Ct. Columbus 614.890.8111 $87 Room Rate

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

10600 U.S. Highway 42 Marysville, OH 43040 614-873-6736 beef@ohiobeef.org

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Trade Show set up for smaller vendors 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Judging Contest Registration, Voinovich Building mezzanine 8:00 a.m. Voinovich Building opens for public 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building 8:30 a.m. Breed Shows begin in O’Neill Building and Cooper Arena 8:30 a.m. Miniature Hereford Show, North Ring, Cooper Arena 10:00 a.m. Angus Parade, South Ring, Cooper Arena Noon Hereford Show, South Ring, Cooper Arena Noon Shorthorn Show, North Ring, Cooper Arena 1:00 p.m. Murray Grey Show, O’Neill Building 9:00 a.m. Judging Contest, Denny Hales Arena 10:00 a.m. Educational Seminar, Voinovich Building, Sale Ring 1 “Top 6 ways to be Successful and Profitable with cattle in Ohio” 10:00 a.m. Breed Shows begin in Cooper Arena & O’Neill Building Noon Stock Show U Fitting Demo - Voinovich Building 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Junior Show Check in, Gilligan Complex 1:30 p.m. Online Feeder Cattle Sale, Voinovich Building 2:30 p.m. Judging Contest Awards, Cooper Arena 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building 3:30 p.m. Youth Beef Quality Assurance, Cooper Arena Juniors will be divided into three groups by age and all sessions will run concurrently. 5:30 p.m. Junior Show Welcome Party & Weaver Livestock Fitting Demonstration

Saturday, March 18

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Junior Show Check in & arrival deadline 9:30 a.m. 30th Anniversary Recognition, Voinovich Building, Sale Ring 2 A Tribute to 30 years of the Ohio Beef Expo 10:00 a.m. Breed Sales begin in Voinovich Building 10:00 a.m. Shorthorn Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 1 10:00 a.m. Hereford Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 Noon Angus Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 2:00 p.m. Simmental Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 1 2:00 p.m. Maine-Anjou Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building 12:00 Noon Junior Showmanship, Cooper Arena 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building

Sunday, March 19

Download the Ohio Beef Expo App!

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Junior Show, Cooper Arena Voinovich Building opens for public Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Genetic Pathway Open, O’Neill Building

See you at the Expo!

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The Social You’re Invited

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association invites you to join in an evening of networking with fellow cattlemen and industry leaders at the pre-Expo event, The Social, on Thursday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza North. The Social is open to OCA membership, Expo cattle and trade show exhibitors and volunteers. It’s free to attend thanks to sponsor Merial, and will include appetizers and drinks. The Social will feature a live auction with proceeds going toward OCA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) fund to support ag-friendly candidates in the next election. Visit The Social in the Buckeye Room at the Crowne Plaza, the Ohio Beef Expo headquarters, on Thursday evening to bid! Items will be featured in the Ohio Beef Expo Show Program.We hope to see you there!

Sponsored by:

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Outstanding set of bulls available for 2017!

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Like the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up with the latest on the Ohio Beef Expo.

Commemorative Anniversary Print 30th Anniversary Artwork

One of a kind - this commemorative 30th Ohio Beef Expo Anniversary print will be available for sale in CJ Brown Studio’s booth as well as the OCA Membership Booth. Prints will be available for $30 during the Ohio Beef Expo and all proceeds will fund a scholarship to be awarded through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. Looking to purchase the original? It can be yours during the Social on Thursday evening! Can’t make it to the Expo? Order your print by March 1 and we will ship it to your door. Orders can be placed by calling 614-8736736 or by email at beef@ohiobeef.org.

Lapel Pins

Special 30th Anniversary lapel pins will be available for purchase at the OCA booth in the trade show!

Official Expo Gear

Stop by the Saltwell Western Store to purchase official Ohio Beef Expo apparel and support a great cause. All proceeds from the Expo apparel sold go to fund a scholarship for cattle youth!

Want Ring Shots at the Expo?

Request them through the Linde’s Livestock Photos App!

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Patronize these Companies that Support your Association For information about joining OCA’s Allied Industry Council, call the OCA Office 614.873.6736 or visit www.ohiocattle.org

ABS Global Inc. Brian Good, Aaron Short, Buck Owen, Roger Sundberg 330-466-2588 www.absglobal.com ADM Animal Nutrition David Brainard 614-545-8055 Dan Meyer 330-466-3281 Roger Schrader 330-263-6432 www.admworld.com Ag Credit David White 419-435-7758 www.agcredit.net AgLand Co-op 740-373-2875 www.agland.coop Ag Nation Products Bob and Marie Clapper 1-800-247-3276 www.agnation.com AgriLabs www.agrilabs.com Allflex USA, Inc. Dave McElhaney 724-494-6199 www.allflexusa.com

Evolution Ag LLC Doug Loudenslager 740-363-1341 www.evolutionag.com

Merial Brent Tolle 502-905-7831, Ryan Shroer 812-243-5128 www.merial.com

Farm Credit Mid-America David Sanders 740-335-3306 Tara Durbin 740-892-3338 www.e-farmcredit.com

Multimin USA, Inc. Thomas Carper 970-372-2302 www.multiminusa.com

Fennig Equipment Gary Fennig 419-953-8500 www.fenningequipment.com Franklin Equipment Troy Gabriel 614-228-2014 www.franklinequipment.com Heartland Bank Brian Fracker 740-349-7888 Joel M. Oney 614-475-7024 www.heartlandbank.com Heritage Cooperative Allan Robison, Dave Monnin, Cy Prettyman, Stef Lewis 937-652-2135 www.heritagecoopervative.com

Animal Profiling International Ray Rogers 503-247-8066 www.animalprofiling.com

Highland Livestock Supply Curt Hively 330-457-2033 www.highlandlivestocksupply.com

Armstrong Ag & Supply Dean Armstrong 740-988-5681

Hilliard Lyons Patrick Saunders 740-446-2000 www.patricksaundersfc.com

Beck’s Hybrids Bruce Kettler & Ryan Moore 1-800-937-2325 www.beckshybrids.com

Hubbard Feeds Tom Linn 567-204-3065, Jeremy Baldwin 765-730-5459 Darl Bishir 419-236-0656, Perry Owen 937-726-9736 www.hubbardfeeds.com

Big Ass Solutions Kindra Thomas 859-629-7599 www.bigasssolutions.com BioZyme, Inc. Lindsey Grimes 816-596-8779 www.biozymeinc.com Boehringer Ingelheim Jake Osborn 937-725-5687 Greg Spear 440-478-1350 www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

JD Equipment Inc. Matthew Damschroder 740-653-6951 www.jdequipment.com K Buildings Doug Hemm 937-216-5620 www.kbuildings.com Kalmbach Feeds Jeff Neal, Kyle Nickles & Cheryl Miller 419-294-0330 www.kalmbachfeeds.com

Cargill Animal Nutrition Tom Rohanna 412-217-8939 Neil Bumgarner 304-615-8239 Bradley Carter 330-234-2552 www.cargill.com

Kent Feeds Patrick Barker 513-315-3833, Joseph Wright 937-213-1168, Phil Reppart 330201-0991 www.kentfeeds.com

COBA/Select Sires Duane Logan, Kevin Hinds, Bruce Smith, Julie Ziegler 614-878-5333 www.cobaselect.com

McArthur Lumber & Post Rick Jakmas 740-596-2551 www.mcarthurlumberandpost.com

CompManagement, Inc. Adam Rice 614-760-2450 www.sedgwickcms.com

McBurney’s Livestock Equipment Chris McBurney 502-667-3495

DHI Cooperative Inc. Brian Winters 1-800-DHI-OHIO Tim Pye 912-682-9798 www.dhicoop.com

M.H. Eby Inc./Eby Trailers Kirk Swensen & Steve Rittenhouse 614-879-6901 www.mheby.com

Dow AgroSciences David Jay 317-946-4086 www.dowagro.com

Mercer Landmark Randy Seeger 419-230-9832 Joe Siegrist 419-305-2451 Travis Spicer 419-733-9915 Chad Knapke 419-733-6434 www.mercerlandmark.com

Elanco Animal Health Jon Sweeney 515-249-2926 Katie Oney 614-725-6332 www.elanco.com Engelhaupt Embroidery Leslie Gardisser and Linda Engelhaupt 937-592-7075 engelhauptembroidery.com

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Merck Animal Health Seth Clark 330-465-2728 www.merck-animal-health-usa.com

Ohio CAT Linda Meier, Chad Wiseman, Alan Rhodes, Brian Speelman & Bill Kuhar 614-851-3629 ohiocat.com Ohio Soybean Council Jennifer Coleman 614-476-3100 www.soyohio.com PBS Animal Health Becky Vincent 1-800-321-0235 www.pbsanimalhealth.com POET Biorefining-Marion Duane McCombs 740-383-9774 www.poet.com Priefert Ranch Equipment Candice Davidson, Kayla Gray & Steve Campbell 903-434-8973 www.priefert.com Purina Animal Nutrition LLC David Newsom 317-677-5799 www.purinamills.com Quality Liquid Feeds Joe Foster 614.560.5228 jfoster@qlf.com Reed & Baur Insurance Agency LLC Paula Rogers & Jim Rogers 1-866-593-6688 www.reedbaur.com Rock River Laboratory Justin O’Flaherty 330-466-0233 www.rockriverlab.com Sioux Steel Company Matt Allen 260-450-5022 www.siouxsteel.com StandAlone Feed, LLC. Jonathan Hjelmervik 806-778-5527 www.standalonefeed.com ST Genetics Aaron Arnett 614-947-9931 www.stgen.com Straight A’s Nikki McCarty 330-868-1182 www.ranchcity.com Sunrise Co-op Inc. Phil Alstaetter 937-575-6780 www.sunrisecoop.com Umbarger Show Feeds Jackson Umbarger & Eric King 317-422-5195 www.umbargerandsons.com United Producers, Inc. Sam Roberts 937-477-0060 Bill Tom, Hayley Beck 1-800-456-3276 www.uproducers.com Weaver Leather Livestock Angela Shoemaker - ext. 251, Lisa Shearer - ext. 206, 330-674-1782, Rachelle Vance 330-473-2848, Taylor Banbury 330-521-7625 www.weaverleather.com Zoetis Animal Health Leesa Beanblossom 937-447-3044 Ted Holthaus 937-489-1548 Mindy Thornburg 740-255-0277 www.zoetis.com

OCA News Shoemaker Named Youth Program Coordinator

Amber Shoemaker, Administrative Assistant for the Ohio Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (OCA) and Ohio Beef Council was recently named Youth Program Coordinator for OCA. In this new role Shoemaker will assist Director of Youth Programs Stephanie Sindel with the BEST program and other association youth events and programs. She will also continue her other responsibilities that include OCA membership processing and graphics design. Originally from Stark County, Shoemaker accepted a full-time position in May, 2016. Prior to that she completed various internships and was a junior representative for the OCA BEST program. Shoemaker graduated in 2016 from The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science. While at Ohio State, she was an active member of the professional agricultural sorority Sigma Alpha and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT).

Ohio Native Finishes 3rd at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Sarah Hunker, daughter of Roger & Laurie Hunker, Bellevue, recently competed at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Livestock Judging Contest. Sarah attends Redlands Community College and their team, coached by Brandon Callis, finished 3rd overall and Hunker was 3rd High Overall Individual in the contest. The team consisted of Blake Goss, Colton Pratz, Sarah Hunker, Matthew Owings and John Romero. Expo Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 27

Up the Alley By John Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator Program support provided by OCA

Are You Making the Beef Industry Great Again? We are in the early days of the Presidency of Donald. Regardless of which side of the political fence you stand, I’m sure you will be closely watching the activity out of Washington D.C. Based on the first few days of the Trump administration, the status quo will not be standard business as usual out of the nation’s capital. I’m not sure that President Trump and his administration are going to have the luxury of a “honeymoon” period associated with the next four years. It is obvious that the country is deeply divided on many “hot button” subjects such as trade, health care, immigration, and the size of government to name a few. Both supporters and detractors have taken strong stances on nearly every issue and solutions to problems are being hotly debated. Mainstream and social media are full of examples of the contentious discussions taking place in society today. It will be very interesting to see if he will be able to live up to his campaign promise of “Making America Great Again.” I am optimistic enough to think that America is a great country but it is not perfect and could use a little repair work now and then. I have a similar opinion of the beef industry today as well. While we all have various reasons to be involved to be in the beef industry, most of us have a passion for what we do and relish our role in helping feed our country and the world. We are proud to be involved in the beef industry but should be hon-

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est enough to recognize that there’s always room for improvement. I get the sense that public has become greatly frustrated with the entire political process. This probably explains the results of the November 2016 election. Now more than ever, it is important that you become engaged with our elected official about issues that are important to your family and way of life. This is particularly true when it comes to beef industry issues such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Country of Origin Labeling, the GIPSA rule, the Waters of the United States rule, and the “death tax” to name a few. It does little to complain about a political action if you are not willing to speak up and voice constructive concerns during the lawmaking process. While an individual can have a small impact on government issues, they certainly can have a large impact on their own beef enterprise. The beef industry, like nearly all aspects of production agriculture, has experienced a great deal of price volatility throughout this decade. While current price levels for all classes of beef cattle have declined significantly from the recent historic highs, there is still ample opportunity for producers to stay viable in this industry. Now more than ever, producers must treat their beef enterprise as a business and implement management strategies to keep them profitable for the foreseeable future. Regardless if you are involved in cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot enterprises, you must consider all proven and potential practic-

es and technologies to remain competitive in this business. Look around and you can see how rapidly things are changing. Input costs and market prices are more volatile than ever, the consumer increasingly wants to know how their food is produced and expect more choices and quality options, and we continually evolve into more of a global economy where the impacts of imports and exports resonate on the farm. Now more than ever, it is important to become a member of your local, state, and national cattle organizations. We cannot expect people outside of our industry to promote our product and fight for the issues that are near and dear to us. It is our duty to the beef industry to understand the issues that threaten our livelihood and speak out individually and through the strength in numbers that a cattlemen’s organization can provide. Speaking about becoming involved, don’t forget about the upcoming 2017 Ohio Beef Expo. It will be held on March 17-19 and is certainly one of the most popular events for Ohio cattlemen to attend. This event attracts over 30,000 participants from 25 states and Canada each year. The Expo includes breed sales, shows and displays, educational events, a highly competitive junior show and a large trade show with many exhibitors. The Ohio Beef Expo will be held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. For more details about the Ohio Beef Expo, go to: http://www.ohiobeefv expo.com.

Ohio Compost Operator Course Is March 28-29, Offers New Grants for Attending

Registration is open for this year’s Ohio Compost Operator Education Course, March 28-29 in Wooster. And for the first time, professional development grants — a total of four of them — are available to help pay for the cost of attending. The course is a “comprehensive program on the science and art of composting,” said co-organizer Mary Wicks of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Research Center (OARDC), which is hosting the course. It’s for anyone involved with largescale composting, she said, including compost facility operators, public health officials, farmers, nursery operators and municipal solid waste managers. The course is now in its 17th year. OARDC is the research arm of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. The instructors will be from the college and industry. Day 1 of the course will cover composting fundamentals, including principles, biology, methods, mixing, testing and site design. Day 2 will look at managing a compost operation, including minimizing odors and meeting regulations; and economics and utilization, including value-added products and marketing. Participants will be eligible for continuing education units in three areas: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Wastewater Operator Certification, 13.0 hours; Ohio Registered Sanitarians, 11.0 hours; and Ohio Professional Engineers, 8.0 hours.

You Should’ve Seen it in Color OCA has digitized all of our photo files from the past 20 years! We will have the old photos available for members to look through and take home in the membership booth at the Ohio Beef Expo. Stop by and take a trip down memory lane. Photos are from all OCA events, even the very first Expo in 1988! Expo Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 29

OCA Seedstock Producer of the Year Three decades of focusing on genetics pays off for Dave Felumlee

Story and photos by Amy Beth Graves Ever since Dave Felumlee was a teenager, he’s worked hard to find the best genetics possible for his cattle. Three decades later, that hard work has paid off. The family farm, Claylick Run Angus Genetics in Newark, has made a name for itself by producing quality genetics and performance, selling purebred Angus bulls and heifers to cattle producers across the country. The family’s cattle have ended up as far west as Utah and as far east as New York. Felumlee is pleased that he and nearby Way View Cattle Company currently run one of the largest bull sales in Ohio, offering about 60 bulls for sale every April. Now he’s aiming even higher. “Our goal between the two of us is to be the bull supplier in the eastern

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cornbelt. We want to expand our market even more,” he said. “We know we’ve got the genetics in our cattle. We believe and stand behind our cattle and want to increase our presence.” News that he had been awarded the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s 2017 Seedstock Producer of the Year drew a humbled response from Felumlee. He was in awe that he was being honored again -- in 2009 he was named OCA’s Young Cattleman of the Year. “A lot of people that I look up to have won this award. Many who helped me get started have won this award and to be included with them … it’s pretty humbling,” the Licking County resident said. One person who has been a major influence in Felumlee’s life is Fred Penick of Way View Cattle, located about 20 miles away in Hebron. Penick took a young Felumlee under his wing, teaching him all about the Angus breed and the value of having good genetics. “Way View guided me from the beginning,” said Felumlee who used to read sire journals and the Angus Journal from cover to cover to learn more about the breed. “They gave me advice and were very good at not just selling you a heifer and thanking you for your business but giving you advice.” Felumlee’s first registered show cattle came from Way View. He had been successfully showing commercial unregis-

tered 4-H heifers at the county fair but a rule change required that to show as a breed, they had to be registered. That brought him to Way View where he bought a $450 Angus heifer. After that, it “snowballed” from there, as he recalls. By the time he was out of high school, Felumlee owned 25 cows. Some of them came from Way View while others were from high-end producers in Montana. “My theory back then was that if I was going to build -- and I’ve kind of stuck with that -- I want to buy some of the best genetics from the best ranches around the country. That’s kind of my philosophy in building up our herd,” he said. Little did a teenage Felumlee know then that years later he and Way View would be working together on bull and female sales and share about a dozen donor cows. “Way View has mentored me from the beginning,” he said. “We’ve maintained that relationship. We think very similarly and work very well. It’s been a great relationship for both of us.” From dairy to beef Like many farms across the state, Claylick Run was originally a dairy farm. His parents, Orville and Rachel, bought 80 acres and a small herd of milk cows in 1961 so his father could switch from working in a factory to running a farm. His mother milked cows twice a day for 40 years while his father tended the crops. All that changed on April 10, 2001 -- that’s the day the family got out of the

dairy business, switching over entirely to beef. “It came to the point where our facilities were 40 years old and getting worn out. It meant investing $2 million to $3 million in new facilities and expanding by several hundred cows,” Felumlee said. “My heart wasn’t in it and we decided to discontinue dairying.” Once that decision was made, the family moved quickly to sell their herd. Before they knew it, they were done with dairy cows. “We set a date and after the dairy cows came out of the parlour that morning, they were loaded onto the trailers and left,” Felumlee said. “The milk truck came and emptied it and there was a guy waiting to take the tank to Minnesota that day. We did this really quick.” The family’s Angus herd, started in 1983 as a 4-H project, jumped from 80 cows to almost 200 over the next two years with Felumlee running the cattle side of the operation. He had returned to the farm in 1996 after graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in agricultural economics and spending a year away from home as a livestock nutritionist. “My parents were great about not pressuring us to come back (to the farm). When I graduated from college, they said ‘Take some time. We want you to go somewhere else to work to give you a different perspective to make sure farming is what you want to do’,” he said. Today, Claylick Run, named after a nearby creek, has about 180 Angus mother cows spread out over 400 acres of pasture. On the first Saturday of April, the farm partners with Way View on

a bull sale, Partners in Performance, at Muskingum Livestock in Zanesville. Their female sale, Cattleman’s Choice, in October has moved from being held at Way View to Claylick Run. “When I was trying to expand out of college, (Way View) had their own sale at the time and they let me be a guest consigner and put three or four head in so it gave me a chance to make a little bit of money and develop a client base,” Felumlee said. “Now it’s come full circle, and we have sales here and continue to partner together. It’s allowed us to work together in terms of marketing to develop a national customer base. Between the two of us, we can have a large enough sale to draw not only local buyers but buyers from across the country.” Felumlee uses artificial insemination extensively and a lot of embryo transfer as well as DNA testing to better evaluate the genetic growth potential of his cattle for growth traits. “We’ll spend extra

money to make sure we’ve got a superior product,” he said. Some customers have been buying Claylick Run bulls for almost three decades, and Felumlee is always looking for ways to diversify the genetics of his cattle to maintain that customer base. “We’re always going to look for new genetics; we don’t want to stagnate,” he said. “We want the right genetics to improve our customers’ bottom lines so they’re able to stay in business. For me to remain profitable, my customers have to be profitable.”

Felumlee and his wife, Dawn, have two children, 16-year-old Keri and 13-year-old Kacey. The teens show Angus cattle at the local, state and national levels. Felumlee recently stepped down as chairman of the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show, which has grown from 500 head of cattle to more than 800 during the time he’s served on the committee. Many years ago, Felumlee showed at the first Ohio Beef Expo and he’s thrilled his children have had that experience. “The kids that I’ve seen show at the Beef Expo over the years, it’s amazing to see their involvement now in the beef and ag industry,” he said. “A lot of it started from that commitment they put in showing.” He praised OCA’s BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) program, saying it provides great opportunities for youths to show that they wouldn’t get anywhere else. “Showing cattle is a great way for youths to grow up. You truly learn commitment, responsibility and hard work through these programs. People in the beef industry, no matter their size, want to be part of it in some way,” he said. Felumlee has been active with the Ohio Cattlemen’s, serving two terms as president and on the board of directors. He’s served 15 years with the Ohio Angus Association, including as president, and has been a 4-H advisor for 25 years. He’s a big believer in opening his farm up to anyone who is interested in seeing how their food is grown, from food bloggers to school groups to meat cutters. “The world of the internet now is to go out there and see what sticks and don’t worry about the truth. I want to make sure we’re telling the truth and people have access to see it for themselves,” he v said. “Our door is always open here.” Expo Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 31

Forage Corner Sandy Smith, ANR Educator, Carroll County OSU Extension

What Should I Reseed in My Hay and Pasture Fields? Livestock nutritional needs are at their highest demand during the winter months. Unfortunately, during this season, forage quality is often at its lowest. Winter feed costs are the single largest expense in a cow/calf operation. The winter feeding program on your farm will all depend on the body condition of your cows, the quality of forage that is fed, availability of winter feed supplements and costs. In Ohio, a large percent of winter feeding occurs 60 days before calving during which a majority of fetal growth occurs. Through 90 days after calving which includes lactation and rebreeding, both increase the nutritional needs of the cow. During this 150 day period the cow’s diet should be sufficient enough to maintain a body condition score (BCS) of 5 to 6. (Body Condition Scoring utilizes a 9 point scale to assist with determining the health of your cattle with 1 being emaciated and 9 is obese.) At the 5 to 6 BCS level, a cow should be able to maintain her body weight and support production functions such as fetal growth, calving, lactation and rebreeding. Depending on the quality of the forage being fed, supplementing the

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cows may be necessary. When forage quality is low most times we are looking to either a protein or energy deficiency or sometimes both in our hay crops. That is why BCS and forage testing your hay crop is so important. The goal of supplementation is to provide nutrients to the cows that are not available in sufficient quantity or adequate balance and to do this economically. Supplements are classified broadly as protein supplements or energy supplements. Both of which contain protein and energy. The difference between the two is the relative concentration of protein. Protein supplements contain high concentrations of protein, usually 25% crude protein or greater. Energy supplements contain lower concentrations of protein, generally less than 18% crude protein. The protein level in the ruminant diet is crucial for microbial growth and function. Without protein supplementation, the rumen cannot adequately digest that poor quality hay. In a low protein diet, digestion is slow and cows can actually not get enough to eat and lose weight. Cold temperatures significantly raise a cow’s energy requirements. Undeveloped winter hair coats, wet

hides and wind all combined can cause an increase in energy requirements. One of these protein feedstuffs such as soybean meal (48% CP) or cottonseed meal (44% CP) can be combined with corn (which is an energy source) in a ration that can be used as a feed to supplement low quality forage thereby increasing the nutritional value of your winter feeding program. If you don’t have the proper equipment or labor that it takes to feed a grain ration to meet your cow’s needs then you may want to look at using protein tubs as a supplement to your winter forage. These tubs contain a mixture of protein sources, grains, vitamins, minerals and molasses that is cooked and hardened to form a sweet lick product containing 24 – 30% protein that cows can utilize for their nutritional needs with less labor from the producer. The most accurate way to determine the protein or energy supplemental needs of your cows on a hay diet is to have your hay analyzed for nutrient content. This can cost from $15 to $30 per sample, but in the long run it can save your operation hundreds of dollars in winter v feeding cost.

Join the Ohio Cattlemen's Association

new STUDENT MEMBERSHIP program COMing Fall 2017 Enjoy 2 issues of the Ohio Cattleman Magazine, networking & career development opportunities barbeque and on-campus barbeques.

Student Members are eligible foR annual drawings that include:

- Cowboy Boots - Sale credit for OCA member cattle sales - Registration for NCBA Convention - Registration for OCA Annual Meeting and Banquet

Young cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference: August 10-12, 2017

- participate in a mini beef 509 - develop spokesperson skills - visit elected officials at the statehouse - tour the osu football practice facility Network with other young cattlemen while learning leadership and public relations skills. Open to any OCA member over the age of 20.

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Beef Briefs LeVan Coaches Livestock Judging Team

Ohio native, Hank LeVan was named coach of The Ohio State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Livestock Judging Team in 2016. LeVan, of Champaign County grew up on a diversified livestock operation. He attended Black Hawk College - East Campus, Kewanee, Illinois and finished his undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois in May, 2016. Among other accomplishments, LeVan was named an All-American during his collegiate livestock judging career. LeVan and his family raise and sell livestock across the Midwest and have strong ties to The Ohio State University. While completing his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, LeVan will instruct Animal Science and Livestock Evaluation courses in the department and serve as the coach for the Livestock Judging Team. To learn more about the OSU Livestock Judging Team, contact LeVan at levan.27@osu.edu.

Livestock Judging Team Competes in Denver

The Ohio State University Livestock Judging Team placed 8th High Team Overall at the 2017 National Western

Stock Show Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest held in January. They also placed 8th High Team Overall in the Carload Contest. Individual honors included Garrett Tuck who was the 11th High Individual in the Livestock Judging Contest, Lane Kemner, 12th High Individual in the Carload Contest, and Matthew Hiser, 13th High Individual in the Carload Contest.

From the left back row: Hank LeVan, Coach; Garrett Tuck, Bowling Green; Ohio; Mathew Hiser, Jamestown, Ohio and Lane Kemner, Pemberville, Ohio. From the left front row: Hallie Hiser, Jamestown, Ohio; Darby Lasure, Hebron, Ohio; Kirsten Ameling, Pemberville, Ohio and Allison Carpenter, Caldwell, Ohio. Not pictured is Collin Watson, Cable, Ohio

Meat Judging Team Travels

The 2016 Ohio State University Meats Judging Team in the Department of Animal Science spent the year travelling for meat judging competitions. The Buckeyes opened their season with their first competition in January at the National Western Contest in Denver, CO. and ended in November at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in Dakota City, NE. Under the direc-

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tion of second year Assistant Professor, Dr. Lyda G. Garcia and coach Trey Garza, the team enhanced their meat evaluation skills and were strong competitors throughout the year. Students participating on meat judging teams tend to be looked at first for job placements in the meat industry, because in reality they are practicing on the job training every day.

From the left back row: Ethan Scheffler, Zanesville; Kristen Browne Cavoli, Hudson; April Rose, Conover; Emily Warnock, Columbus; and Sierra Jepsen, Amanda. From the left front row: Dr. Lyda G. Garcia, Meat Judging Coordinator; Caroline Miller, Lindsey; Nicole McKibben, New Vienna; Trey Garza, Coach, Edinburg, TX; and Zach Temple, Mansfield.

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County Cattle Call Clermont County Cattlemen Re-organize

Newly elected officers of the Clermont County Cattlemen’s Association met to discuss opportunities to enhance their membership campaigns and also how to maximize their County Affiliate opportunities with the OCA. The leadership is planning to host an open member meeting to gain momentum in offering something for all cattlemen in Clermont County. For more information, please visit their Facebook page or contact their president through the OCA County Affiliate page at v www.ohiocattle.org.

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Dates to Remember: Ohio Beef Expo:

March 17-19 Ohio Cattleman Spring Issue Advertising Deadline:

April 7 Seedstock Improvement Sale:

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Ohio CattleWomen Update By Amy Coffman, Ohio CattleWomen President

Starting the Year Off Right As this year begins, I start my leadership role as Ohio Cattlewomen (OCW) President - I’m Amy Coffman. I live in Seneca County on a small farm with my husband, Chuck. I grew up in Crawford County raising feedlot cattle, and spent many years showing steers and dairy beef through 4-H and FFA. We have a son, Nick, who works as a diesel mechanic and a daughter, Morgan, who is studying Microbiology at Ohio Wesleyan University. I’m excited to be leading a wonderful organization that promotes the beef industry. As OCW, our revenue is going toward the future and the betterment of the beef industry. In addition to assisting those with a passion for beef industry in furthering their education with $1,000 scholarships, we sponsor 4-H and FFA scholarships, and support the Ohio Collegiate Cattle Association. The following individuals were awarded 2017 OCW scholarships: Brittany Conkey, Nick Erf, and Jade Werner. I’d like to introduce you to my officer team: Mindy Fox - Vice President, Dona Tullis - Treasurer, Joan Sullinger - Secretary, and Kathy Sautter - Beef Ambassador Coordinator. In this issue we’ll meet Mindy and Kathy. Mindy Fox is serving as Ohio Cattlewomen Vice President. She was born and raised on a small family farm in Northern Ohio. Currently she resides in Tiffin, Ohio with her husband, Jason, and three boys Russell, Brock, and Dylan. Together they own and operate Fox Cattle Company - a herd of breeding cows/heifers as well as corn, soybeans, and swine finishing barns. Mindy says she is looking forward to the opportunities to work with Ohio cattle producers in advocating for the beef industry. Kathy Sautter is serving as Ohio Beef Ambassador Coordinator. She lives in Crawford County with her husband of 49 years, Bob. They have two children, Steve and his wife, Angie and Cindy and her husband, Matt and two grandchildren - Lane and Braiden. Bob and Kathy received the Crawford County Beef Industry Award in 2012. Kathy has previously served as President and Vice President for OCW. Kathy was recently appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to represent Ohio and we are all very proud of her. This year, one of our goals is going to be focusing on connecting with our members and expanding our membership with a New Membership Drive program. Visit our Facebook page (Ohio Cattlewomen) for more information and to see what we have going on! Please join us for a meeting during the 2017 Beef Expo (Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m.) at our store – hope to see v you there!

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NCBA News of Sweetwater, Tenn., will serve as vice president. Jerry Effertz of Velva, N.D., is the new Federation chairman and the new Federation vice chair is Dawn Caldwell of Edgar, The 2017 Cattle Industry ConvenNeb. The new NCBA Policy Division tion and NCBA Trade Show wrapped chairman is Joe Guild, Reno, Nev. up with the election of Nebraska and Jerry Bohn of Pratt, Kan., is the cattleman Craig Uden as the organinew policy vice chairman. zation’s new president. More than Uden, a fourth-generation cattle9,300 people attended this year’s man from Elwood, Neb., said he is convention, shattering the previous proud to lead the organization. record of 8,200, to engage in grass“It is an honor to be selected to roots policy process, hear from induslead the industry that my family has try experts and attend the expansive worked in for four generations,” tradeshow. Attendees enjoyed live Uden said. “We have a great opportumusic all week and closed the connity in the coming year and sharing vention with a night at the Grand Ole our story on Capitol Hill and around Opry. the country is going to be top priorKevin Kester of Parkfield, Caity.” lif., was voted to serve as NCBA Uden is a partner in Darr Feedlot president-elect. Jennifer Houston Inc., a commercial cattle feeding operation in central Nebraska. Craig and his wife, Terri, also own and manage a commercial cowSATURDAY, 6 MAY, 1:00 PM calf operation. WV. INTERSTATE FAIRGROUNDS In addition to electing the MINERAL WELLS, WV I-77 Exit 170 new officer team, NCBA 50+ lots of Registered Limousin members voted on new PUREBRED and LIM-FLEX and expiring STOUT BREEDING AGE BULLS policy issues, PAIRS, BRED AND OPEN FEMALES and set policy priorities for SALE CHAIRMAN SALE CONSULTANTS the organizaBILL HELTON JOE PRYOR tion that will 256-962-0256 (740) 516-1675 direct the efJOSH VANHORN forts of NCBA pryorlimousin@yahoo.com 740-607-1074 in Washington D.C., and elsewhere. “The coming year is going to be

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a huge one for the cattle and beef industry from a policy stand-point,” Uden said. “We are facing unprecedented change in Washington D.C., and we’re going to work tirelessly to make sure our producers’ voices are heard in Washington on important issues like tax reform, regulatory relief and international trade.” As president of NCBA, Uden will lead the organization’s policy work and oversee efforts as a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. To learn more about the organization visit the website: www.beefusa.org

Commodity Price Stabilization Expected in 2017

After a volatile year, stability is returning to global commodity markets, at least for the time being, said CattleFax CEO Randy Blach during the popular CattleFax Outlook Session at the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. He said the industry is continuing to become more current in its marketings and cattle feeders are seeing a return to profitability, the first step in helping to stabilize prices for cowcalf and stocker operations. Blach said that in the near-term, capacity is going to continue to be a significant issue for packing companies in both the beef and pork sectors. A shortage of available labor and an increase in protein production in beef, pork and poultry will continue to keep the packing sector in the driver’s seat during the year ahead. During 2017 and beyond, margins are likely to tighten for cow-calf producers with more stability but also an expectation for lower highs and lower lows. CattleFax analysts noted that the cow-calf sector will shift focus to finding efficiencies, reducing cow costs and improving productivity to remain profitable. Analysts estimated 2017 price expectations for 550 pound steers at $150 per hundred-weight (cwt.) with a range

NCBA News of $130-170/cwt. while 750 pound steers will average $130/cwt. with a range from $120-140 during the year ahead. Blach reported that the historical cattle cycle remains intact, although the price break experienced in 2016 was the fastest and deepest of any in recent history. Good echoed the expectation for prices to stabilize during 2017, making price and production risk management an easier task for producers. He said fed steer prices will average $110/cwt. with a range of $98-$124/ cwt. and the composite Choice cutout will trade from $168 to $204/cwt. with a 2017 average price of $185/ cwt. for the year. Grain prices have also stabilized and corn is projected to trade from $2.90-$3.95 per bushel with an average of $3.45 per bushel.

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On the coldest morning of last December my pickup wouldn’t start. It wasn’t the battery, it turned over. I ground away at the starter, manipulating the manual choke (it’s 30 years old) until the battery began to weaken. Installing my daughter behind the wheel and hooking up the jumper cables, I squirted jets of ether down the carburetor’s throat as my daughter ground the starter. Occasionally it would catch and a ball of flame would shoot from the two barrel! I broke off and went to town for more ether. My daughter suggested it was outta gas. She switched the gas gauge from MAIN TANK to AUX, “See,” she said, “it’s empty.” “No,” I explained, “You’ve just switched it wrong. See, the other tank is full.” I used another can of ether to no avail. I released my daughter, unhooked the cables and left my pickup for the wolves. That night I lay in my bed plotting how to pull it to the mechanic in town when my unconscious mind finally spoke up, “Dummy, switch yer tanks. Yer outta gas!”

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Which I was. I haven’t confessed to my daughter yet, so if she doesn’t read this column I’ll still retain my position as “The Perfect Father.” Unfortunately, Bruce’s whole family was there when Mr. Lanham diagnosed his mechanical problem. Bruce was a recent arrival to northeast Missouri. As the new Extension Service man from California, he was making big waves. Because everyone knows that California 9:24 AM produces people on the cutting edge of agricultural technology! Bruce’s tractor was on the blink. Either the transmission or the linkage was fouled. “I’ve checked it thoroughly,” he told his wife and kids, “I’d better call Mr. Lanham.” Mr. Lanham is to the age where he doesn’t worry about coddling people. He asked a few questions over the phone. Bruce, a grad of Fresno State, became impatient explaining he’d done all he could but the tractor still wouldn’t start. Would Mr. Lanham please come and check it. When Mr. Lanham arrived Bruce pointed to the shed, sat down to lunch and answered the phone. Three minutes later Mr. Lanham appeared at the kitchen door. “Are you gonna have to haul it to town?” asked Bruce. “Nope. It’s fixed.” “Great! What was wrong?” “Hard to explain...” “Okay, so how much do I owe ya?” “Not sure.” “I don’t understand. Ya fixed it, right? So, how come you don’t know?” “Wull, ya had a wrench stickin’ outta yer tool box so the lid wouldn’t close. The clutch pedal was hittin’ the lid so it wouldn’t go down all the way. And Sonny, I never charged anyone to rearrange a toolbox before.” www.baxterblack.com

NCBA News OCA Allied Industry Council Representative Earns Leadership Award

Cody Sankey, a fifth generation cattleman who raises Angus cattle in Indiana, has been awarded the 2017 Max Deets Leadership Award from the National Cattlemen’s Foundation for his outstanding leadership in the cattle industry. Sankey was recognized for his achievement at the Best of Beef Breakfast during the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 3. The Max Deets Leadership Award is presented each year to the previous year’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference chairman. It is named for Max Deets, a Kansas cattleman and industry leader who served as the president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in 1997 and passed away in 2014. The award was established through contributions from the Kansas Livestock Association and NCBA. Sankey lives with his wife, Lindsay, near Economy, Ind., where they raise registered Angus cattle. In addition to his cattleman role, Cody Sankey works for Genex Cooperative, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from Oklahoma State University. Before moving to Indiana, Sankey was manager of the Michigan State University Beef Cattle Center and the school’s livestock judging team coach. He grew up in Council Grove, Kan., on the Sankey’s 6N Ranch, which has the second oldest registered Angus herd in the United States, with more than 115 years in the registered Angus business. Sankey serves on the Indiana Beef Cattle Association Board of Directors and is the second vice president of the Indiana Angus Association.

Trump Urged to Start Trade Talks With Japan

Ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state visit here, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council urged President Trump to begin negotiations on a free and fair trade agreement with Japan. In a joint letter transmitted to the White House, NCBA and NPPC asked the president “to initiate free trade agreement negotiations with

nations in the Asia-Pacific region beginning with Japan. … As you continue to lead America forward, we want to be a resource for your administration for possible strategies in improving existing and future trade agreements for the benefit of our producers.” “A successful, comprehensive agreement with Japan would result in one of the greatest trade agreements for the U.S. pork and beef industries and for many other sectors,”

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Your Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work Investing in Beef Safety, Nutrition and Promotion

Addressing Cattle Market Challenges on the Beef Side

Facing low cattle prices and increasing supplies of beef, and with strong encouragement from its state beef council partners, the Federation of State Beef Councils at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association invested over $1 million of reserve funds in

international and national beef promotions to increase demand for beef. The Federation Executive Committee voted for this additional spending at an NCBA Executive Committee meeting in late 2016. According to Steve Hanson, a beef producer from Elsie, Neb., and chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils, the Federation Executive Committee moved quickly to approve these additional investments. He said the Federation intends to add a spark to beef demand at a time when producers are feeling a squeeze in their own bottom lines. “Our state beef council partners communicated to national leadership the importance of using every opportunity to use checkoff resources to build demand in the face of cattle market challenges,” Hanson said. “In both the international and national beef markets, our producer leaders identified these new investments as a chance to quickly and directly make a difference in beef demand.

Beef Farmers Give Back

In December OBC partnered with Kroger and the Ohio Corn Marketing Program to provide beef to families in-need during the holiday season. Nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef were delivered to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank on December 19, providing 28,000 nutritious beef meals. The donation was the result of a social media campaign that encouraged social media enthusiasts to ‘share’ a post on Facebook, and ‘like’ both the Ohio Beef Council and Kroger Facebook pages which resulted in over 7,700 shares. Ohio beef farmers and Kroger representatives were excited to work together to help local families. “This promotion was a great example of collaboration to achieve a common goal,” said Deborah Thompson, public affairs manager of Kroger’s Columbus Division. “Together, with our friends at the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Corn Marketing Program, we were thrilled to announce that the public answered the call to feed our friends and neighbors. Nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef was delivered to the foodbank, providing 28,000 nutritious meals to families in our community.’’

Enticing Folks to Choose Beef for Holidays

As consumers shopped at the meat case during the holiday season and into the new year, they saw great deals on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin and rib roast. November, 2016 represented the most beef production in a month since 2010, prompting USDA to raise its beefproduction forecast for 2016. Because of this growth, CattleFax reports that retail beef prices are down more than 10 percent from the highs of late 2014. With that in mind, the beef checkoff launched a campaign to encourage consumers to come back to the beef case during the holiday season to find good deals on lean beef cuts. Several checkoff resources helped inspire shoppers, including: A “Your Guide to Holiday Entertaining” infographic with beef recipes – from party appetizers to holiday roasts; like a Maple Glazed Roast with Roasted Acorn Squash recipe offered an easy-toprepare option to leave more time for family and friends; a Dec. 16 satellite media tour with Chef Richard Chamberlain, who showed local TV outlets how easy it is to prepare holiday meals with beef; and pitches to traditional media and bloggers seeking coverage v about the great deals on beef.

The Ohio Beef Council and the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board are responsible for developing programs that increase the demand for beef. For more information, contact the Ohio Beef Council at 614-873-6736, beef@ohiobeef.org or visit www.ohiobeef.org. Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee: Bev Roe, Hamilton, Chairman • Jamie Graham, Patriot, Vice Chairman Sam Roberts, South Charleston, Treasurer • Jim Beattie, Greenwich • Henry Bergfeld, Summitville • Kathy Davis, Perrysville • Dave Felumlee, Newark • Randy Hollowell, Covington • Brent Porteus, Coshocton • Todd Raines, Seaman • Allan Robison, Cable Bill Sexten, Washington C.H. • Stan Smith, Canal Winchester • Neil Siefring, Coldwater • Barb Watts, Alexandria • Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director 42 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2017

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Growing your Grassroots Organization Story and photos by OCA & OBC Staff How do you spend your free time? Do you attend sporting events, serve on leadership committees, or volunteer in your community? With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, it takes the contribution of time by many to plan and execute successful programs and events. Everyone is busy, but finding the extra hour or two to donate to your local county cattlemen’s association each week could make a huge difference in the success of their events and ultimately, the impact of the beef industry in your community. Getting members involved is a two-step process. First, you have to get them to attend and then ask them to volunteer. Keep in mind, phrases like “we’ve always done it this way” and “let’s just cross it off the list” are terms that cripple the advancement of an associa44 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2017

tion and discourage volunteers. It is vital to make the “new person” feel that they’re contributing to the greater good. Don’t under estimate the need for new leaders and fresh ideas to keep momentum. The cattle business is deeply rooted in a culture of tradition and heritage that doesn’t change and makes us who we are. What changes is the crucial need to pass the torch to the next generation of beef leaders to ensure their continued engagement. Have you ever struggled to get people to come to meetings? Rest assured that it’s not just in your organization. Families with busy schedules choose to invest their time and resources into organizations that are of value to them and their operations. Additionally, encouraging people to not just attend, but volunteer on committees, and serve as officers is an ever-evolving challenge.

With these busy times in mind, the staff at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and Ohio Beef Council (OBC) are working to make your organizations more effective by creating tools and programs that help you connect with local producers and consumers.

Affiliate Opportunities with OCA

Statewide Programs & Events OCA hosts

many events throughout the year that are designed to enhance members’ knowledge on beef production, current legislative and regulatory issues and the outlook for the beef industry. • Beef Industry Update Meetings • Young Cattlemen’s Conference • Annual Meeting These programs are offered, and sometimes exclusively, to county affiliates. In addition to getting the first notice on many programs, OCA staff and resources

can be utilized to help make your local events an even bigger success.

Cattlemen’s Board of Directors

The OCA board of directors is comprised of 12 districts and three at-large director positions. Each year four district seats and one at-large position are up for election. Nominations forms are available for submission from individual members and county cattlemen’s associations on October 1 of each year. The nomination forms are housed on the OCA website.

Scholarships for Youth

Encourage your local cattle youth to apply for scholarships through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF). Every beef license plate sold in the state of Ohio helps fund scholarships awarded annually to deserving youth. If you have Ohio Beef plates, thank you for your support and encourage others to purchase plates and local youth to apply for the scholarships.

Cattlemen Recognition Awards

There are cattlemen in your county doing great things. OCA appreciates the opportunity to recognize these farms and encourages you to submit nominations for any or all of our six categories for recognition. The nomination

forms are available year-round on the OCA website and due each fall on September 15. The recipients of each award are recognized at the OCA Awards Banquet in late January and the winner’s videos are featured on OCA’s website for the entire year.

Resource Speakers

OCA has access to some of the leading professionals in the beef industry. From succession planning, to beef cattle genetics, to meat science, we have the ability to put your group in touch with folks that know the ins and outs of specific topics that interest your members.

County Affiliate Recruitment Program The core of OCA revolves around our individual members that choose to join OCA. We appreciate the efforts of county affiliates to recruit new members and also to encourage others to renew their membership. By accomplishing goals through the County Recruitment Contest, affiliates are entered in a drawing to win their choice of a set of livestock scales, a mobile grill or a convention registration for their county’s use or as a fundraiser for their organization. County Affiliates may earn up to eight entries into the drawing, that is held during the Ohio Beef Expo, for their chance to win one of these great prizes!

County Affiliate Kickback Drawing

We want you to be successful. In addition to the other prizes offered through the County Affiliate Recruitment Contest, your county can also earn entries into a drawing for an EZ-up tent, YETI cooler or a personalized vinyl banner for use with your promotional events. Each county attendee at an OCA hosted event earns an entry into the County Affiliate Kickback drawing. This drawing takes place at the Annual County Leader Meeting.

Administrative Assistance

Managing paperwork for an organization can be a daunting task. The OCA staff is always available to answer questions on the documents that make your organization official. From questions on filing forms through the Secretary of State, filing the appropriate tax forms, to updating bylaws; our staff has the knowledge and access to experts to help make those often difficult and confusing questions easy.

Liability Insurance Coverage

Additionally, your county affiliation dues cover your event liability insurance. These event policies are often required by event organizers and provide a safety net in the rare event that something would go wrong. Do you have an event coming up on the local level and don’t know if it should be covered? Let our office know and we can help you find the answer to this important question.

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Enhancing County Events Through the Beef Checkoff Spokesperson Training

Consumer events always come with a variety of questions and conversations that make some producers hesitant to get out and connect. Your checkoff investments have helped create a variety of tools and programs that assist producers in becoming more comfortable and confident engaging consumers in dialogue at events and on social media. One such program is the Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) training, this online learning platform gives participants an interactive way to gain the knowledge they need to have constructive conversations. The MBA program is broken into separate segments and is self-paced, so you can take the course when and how it is most convenient for you. After you complete the program you are able to download and access the MBA mobile app that gives you quick access to all of the information covered in the program. This mobile app is a great tool to look up facts and figures that may be needed during a conversation at an event on online. In addition to these online resources, OBC staff can further your training with a hands-on seminar that will add on to what you have learned through the MBA program. This 90-minute session focuses on building skills that will help you better connect with consumers, and refine how you are telling your story about the beef industry. If

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you have a group interested, please reach out to the OBC office to learn more about the program. Beef Materials Many times at local events it feels like you have to re-invent the wheel when it comes to materials. Checkoff dollars are at work, both at the state and national level, to make sure there are materials readily available to help connect consumers with factual materials on how cattle are raised, how to properly cook beef and tasty ways to use beef at home. OBC has materials that can connect with consumers of all ages and all you need to do to have some delivered to your county is ask! We have many prepackaged materials designed for county fairs, or can make a custom order to help you be more effective at local events. Do you need placemats or sandwich wrappers for an event? Let us know. We can ship them right to your door.

County Beef Promotions Grant Fund

OBC’s goal of reaching millennial parents has been extended to local grassroots organizations through the County Beef Promotions Grant program. Quarterly, OBC reviews applications from local agricultural groups such as county cattlemen, FFA Chapters and county Farm Bureaus. Grants are awarded based on the potential to

reach non-agricultural consumers in the most impactful way. Applications are due: • January 1 • March 1 • June 1 • September 1 Many of your local organizations are already running programs that may be eligible for grant funding. And if they are not eligible, OBC staff can work with you on ways to modify your program to improve your likelihood that you will be awarded a grant. Grant applications can be found on ohiobeef.org. Utilizing any combination of these opportunities available to your organization through your county’s affiliation is a great way to take your events to the next level and to enhance your partnership with OCA. We enjoy hearing about your success and are here to help provide assistance. Although the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio Beef Council have the same vision, their missions differ greatly. That is why we depend on you, the grassroots organizations of Ohio’s cattle industry to implement successful programs that help carry-out the mission of each organization. These programs will keep your producers informed and on the cutting edge of the beef cattle business, and likewise, will help keep beef in the shopping carts of consumers in your area. To learn more about any of these opportunities, visit www.ohiocattle.org and click on the County v Affiliates’ tab.

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OCA News OCA Board of Directors Officers Elected Retiring Board Member

OCA President Joe Foster, left, presents a recognition plaque to Stan Smith, right, of Canal Winchester in appreciation for his service on the OCA board of directors as the district 9 director representing the counties of Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Muskingum and Perry.

Jepsen Elected to Board of Directors

Jim Jepsen of Amanda was elected to represent district 9 on the OCA board of directors. He was seated at the December OCA board meeting. Jepsen, and his family, operate Dusty Rose Farms that consists of 850 acres of row crops and 60 beef cows. He is a 1988 OSU graduate with an Animal Science degree, and a past member of the Meat Science and General Livestock Judging

teams. Jepsen is a past president of the Fairfield County Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and in 2001 was named the OCA Young Cattleman of the Year. His wife Dee is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Their two daughters, Cheyenne and Sierra, are both students at Ohio State.

The OCA board of directors recently elected officers for 2017. They are from the left, Frank Phelps of Belle Center, Past President; Joe Foster of Gallipolis, President; Sasha Rittenhouse of New Carlisle, Vice President; Tom Karr of Pomeroy, Executive Committee member at-large; and Bill Tom of Spring Valley, Treasurer. Foster, Rittenhouse and Karr also serve as policy directors representing Ohio on the NCBA board of directors.

Foundation Officers Elected

OCA Officers Elected The Ohio Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation board of directors recently elected officers for 2017. They are from the left, Frank Phelps of Belle Center, President; J L Draganic of South Solon, Vice President; and Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer.

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said NCBA President Craig Uden, a cattle rancher from Elwood, Neb. Said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa, “Securing strong market access to Japan and other Asian markets is a priority for the U.S. beef and pork industries, and we appreciate the president’s leadership and dedication to making our products the most competitive around the world.” For U.S. beef and pork exports, Japan is the highest value international market. In fiscal 2016, Japanese consumers purchased $1.4 billion of U.S. beef products and $1.5 billion of U.S. pork products. Demand in the Asian nation for U.S. beef and pork is very strong despite Japanese

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tariffs and other import measures that limit market access for both products. Under terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Japan’s 38.5 percent tariff on fresh and frozen beef would have been cut to 9 percent over the agreement’s phase-in period and would have given the U.S. beef industry parity with Australia in the Japanese market. Japan’s tariffs on pork, which are determined through a so-called gate price system, would have been substantially reduced as part of the TPP agreement. An analysis by the U.S. International Trade Commission found that beef exports to TPP countries,

which included the United States, Japan and 10 other Asia-Pacific nations, would grow by $876 million a year by the end of the phase-in period and that most of the growth would be in trade to Japan. Likewise, it found that pork exports to TPP countries would grow by $387 million, with most of the exports going to Japan. Nearly 9,000 U.S. jobs would be generated by increased exports of livestock products, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s v export multiplier.

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Breed News

Angus Achievements Angus Champion Named in Denver

The 2016 National Western Stock Show was held on January 9-24, 2016 in Denver, CO. Bruce Stertzbach with Stertzbach Cattle Company of Louisville, Ohio exhibited the Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion, SCC Twenty Four 524, in the Open Angus show.

The March 1 deadline is fast approaching to sign up for an outstanding educational experience offered by the American Angus Association. Seedstock breeders and commercial cattlemen alike are invited to apply for this year’s Beef Leaders Institute (BLI). BLI is a premier leadership experience for Association members that provides a look into the entire beef supply chain, while enhancing participants knowledge of the Association and strengthening their leadership skills. Angus producers between 2545 years old are encouraged to apply for the ninth annual BLI scheduled for June 20-24.

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Ohio Junior Angus Association Board

These juniors were elected to serve as officers on the Ohio Junior Angus Association board of directors at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, January 28 in London, Ohio.

Pictured from left are Kinsey Crowe, West Alexandria, secretary; McKayla Raines, Seaman, president; Keri Felumlee, Newark, vice president; and Sarah Millikan, Napoleon, reporter.

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Officers seated from left are Daniel Wells, Frankfort, secretary; and Allen Gahler, Graytown, treasurer; Joseph Sanders, Harrod, president; Todd Raines, Seaman, vice president; and Tim Harsh, Radnor, chairman of the board. Directors standing from left are John King, Tiffin; Keith Kauffman, Danville; John Grimes, Hillsboro; Frederick Penick, Hebron; Jay Clutter, Wapakoneta; Jim Rentz, Coldwater; Nick Wagner, Fremont; David Felumlee, Newark; John Hall, Cardington; Kent Bauman, Otway; and Kelvin Egner, Shelby.

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Checkoff News BQA Certification Now Free, Online, 24/7

You read the headline right. The checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification is now always FREE online! It’s a new interactive online experience that beef and dairy producers can sign up for and complete at their convenience. Why BQA? Because it tells consumers that you have a commitment to delivering a product that is backed by sciencebased standards. Certification

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Producer Support Of Checkoff Softens, But Remains Strong

production. BQA ensures consumers that cattle producers are committed to responsibly raising, safe, wholesome, high quality beef. “It only takes a few hours of watching modules and answering questions, but serves as a checklist for producers to make sure they are using the latest management practices,” says Josh White, Executive Director of Producer Education for the beef checkoff. “We have seen time and time again how consumer confidence is positively affected when BQA standards are followed, and producers have shown their commitment to producing quality beef by being BQAcertified.” So whether you need to get certified for the first time, or recertified, do it today! It’s always

An independent survey of producers found 69 percent continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program. Importantly, the more producers know about the program, the more supportive they are. The survey also found that producers are generally more optimistic about the cattle industry than they were a year ago. “We’ve all experienced a very challenging year, both within the industry and in other aspects of our lives,” says Jo Stanko, Investor Relations Working Group (IRWG) co-chair. “That’s why we’re not surprised by a decline in support for the checkoff,” said the Steamboat Springs, Colo., producer. “But it is heartening to see producers becoming more optimistic about the future.” The random survey of 1,252 beef and dairy producers nationwide was conducted by the independent firm Aspen Media & Market Research in late December 2016. The survey found that while support of the checkoff is down from a year ago, a substantial majority of beef and dairy producers continue to say their Checkoff News continued on page 57

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beef checkoff is a good value: 76 percent of producers say the beef checkoff has contributed to a positive trend in beef demand, 73 percent of producers say the beef checkoff has value even when the economy is weak, 66 percent of producers say the beef checkoff contributes to the profitability of their operations, 67 percent say the checkoff represents their interests, 58 percent believe the checkoff is well-managed. “Although most indicators have declined in the past year, 76 percent say ‘if producers don’t promote beef through the checkoff, nobody else is going to pay to promote it’,” says Stanko. “This tells me producers believe in what our checkoff is accomplishing, believe in the programs their

investments support, and believe that they have control over their own future through the Beef Checkoff Program. That’s even more reason to be actively engaged and learn, then share, what your checkoff is doing.” The key priority of the working group is to develop strategies that communicate checkofffunded program results, educate, and build relationships with checkoff investors to gain a better understanding of the Beef Checkoff Program, says IRWG co-chair Kristin Larson, a producer from Sidney, Mont. “One way to start becoming more engaged with your checkoff is to read the 2016 Beef Board Annual Report.” A summary of the Producer Attitude Study research findings is available online. v

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Letters to the Editor Dear Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Thank you for providing me with the Tagged for Greatness scholarship. I have a true passion for agriculture and with this money I will be able to pursue my dreams of working in the industry. I am currently a first year student at The Ohio State University majoring in Ag Communications. Thanks again. Meredith Oglesby Dear Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for making the Foundation’s Country Club scholarship possible. My goals include finishing an Associate’s degree this spring and then I will transfer to The Ohio State University in the fall to obtain a degree in Animal Science with an Animal Biosciences Specialization. Eventually, I will work toward my Master’s and Doctorate in Animal Reproduction. Thanks to this scholarship, I am one step closer to that goal. Garrett Stanfield Dear Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation I would like to sincerely thank the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation for selecting me to receive a 2017 Tagged for Greatness scholarship. The support and encouragement that I have received from the Ohio Cattlemen throughout my time at Ohio State has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated. My experiences on the 2016 Meat Judging Team, with the Ohio Collegiate Cattle Association, and success in my academics would not have been possible without your generous support. Thank you for all you do. Sierra Jepsen Dear Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Thank you for the contribution that you have provided me to put toward my education. I will be graduating from The Ohio State University in the spring of 2018. From there I am planning on attending veterinary school to become a bovine reproductive veterinarian. The Tagged for Greatness scholarship will greatly aid in my long journey to reach this goal. Thanks again for investing in my future. Molly Cleveland

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Breed News Breed News continued from page 52

Clutter Recognized for Service

28 in London, Ohio. This award is presented annually to a junior exhibitor. Pictured presenting the award are Sharon Winter, left, and Christina Winter, right, both of Paradise Cattle Company.

Scholarship Winners

The 2016 National Western Chianina Junior Show Results On January 17, 2016 the Chianina Junior show was held at the 2016 National Western Stock Show. Abbie Collins of New Paris, Ohio exhibited the Champion Junior Heifer Calf, BPF Miss Me 258C.

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Lauren Hall, Cardington, was the recipient of the Ohio Angus Auxiliary scholarship at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, January 28 in London, Ohio.

Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Heifer in the junior show, UDE STYLISH LADY, at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Abbie and her heifer were also named Early Junior Female Calf Champion in the Open Chianina Show.

Angus Royalty

Will Harsh, Radnor, right, received the Boys Silver Award and the Boys Bred-and-Owned Silver Award at the 2017 Ohio Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet. Pictured presenting the award is Allen Gahler, left. Other sponsors include Egner Farms Angus.

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The 2016 National Western Charolais Open show was held on January 17, 2016. Boyert Show Cattle of Seville, Ohio exhibited the Reserve Champion Spring Calf Female, D&D MS COVERGIRL 1516 PLD.

The Chianina Junior and Open shows took place January 27 in Fort Worth, TX.

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Celebrating Ohio’s beef industry.

Ohio beef producers and industry leaders met to develop policy, learn about consumer preferences and demand for beef and to celebrate the many achievements of cattlemen at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, Jan. 21, 2017,at the Nationwide Conference Center. Ohio beef producers and industry leaders met to develop policy, learn about consumer preferences and demand for beef and to celebrate the many achievements of cattlemen at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. More than 200 attended the event that offered a county affiliate leaders’ meeting and three breakout sessions in addition to the annual meeting and evening banquet. Sponsors who contributed to the success of the event include COBA/Select Sires, CompManagement, Inc., Farm Credit Mid-America, Stark County Cattlemen’s Association, and Ohio Association of Meat Processors. The day’s events began with a meeting hosted for county affiliate leaders to learn about opportunities available and to share with other county leaders. The meeting was followed by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) luncheon and an update from OCF President, Frank Phelps.

Ten scholarships were presented to outstanding youth during the luncheon. Laura Schmuki; Stark County, received the Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence scholarship. Sierra Jepsen, Fairfield County; Emily Bauman, Adams County; Molly Cleveland, Seneca County; and Meredith Oglesby, Highland County, were awarded $1,000 Tagged for Greatness Scholarships, which are funded with the sales of the Ohio Beef license plate. Natalie Wagner, Brown County; Britany Conkey, Defiance County; Garret Stanfield, Adams County; and Hannah Jarvis; Columbiana County, received a $1,000 Country Club Scholarship, which was funded by the putt putt course at the 2016 Ohio State Fair. Caroline Miller, Sandusky County, was awarded the $1,000 William Cleland Memorial scholarship and Kady Davis, Carroll County was awarded the Saltwell Expo scholarship, funded by the Saltwell Western Store and Ohio Beef Expo, that will be

Industry Excellence

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presented at the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo in March. Following the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation luncheon, the first “Around the Water Tank” breakout session featured Certified Angus Beef LLC’s Vice President of Production, Mark McCully, who shared with the attendees Deciphering Quality Market Signals: What the market is saying (and not saying) about the types of products it wants. During the annual meeting, Ohio cattlemen heard from Allison Cooke, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), who presented a Washington D.C. update and provided an overview of what the 2016 presidential election results mean to the beef industry. The 2017 OCA President Joe Foster of Gallipolis, Ohio, coordinated the policy development portion of the meeting. These resolutions covered a broad range including, cattle health, nutrition and health, international markets and property rights.

Industry Service

Stan Smith of Canal Winchester was awarded the Industry Service award for 2017 at the OCA annual banquet. This award is sponsored by Ohio’s Country Journal. From the left are Matt Reese, Ohio’s Country Journal; and Stan Smith.

Seedstock Producer

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The Felumlee Family at Claylick Run Angus Genetics of Newark were honored with the Seedstock Producer of the Year award. This award was presented by Farm World magazine. Pictured from left are Mark Butzow, Farm World; and Dave, Kacey, Keri and Dawn Felumlee.

Environmental Stewardship

Hord Family Farms of Bucyrus was honored with the Environmental Stewardship Award for 2017, sponsored by In Ohio Country Today. Pictured from left are Alan Davis, In Ohio Country Today; David Neef and Pat Hord.

In addition, OCA’s Membership Committee recognized the members of OCA’s Top Hand Recruiting Club. Purina Animal Nutrition and Quality Liquid Feed sponsored the awards. OCA’s officers reported that in 2016 the association set a membership record. Renewals for 2017 are on track with previous years. The Beef Improvement Committee gave an update on the Seedstock Improvement Sales and the Ohio Beef Expo. Following the Annual Meeting, the second “Around the Water Tank” session featured a presentation from Zoetis Territory Business Manager, Mindy Thornburg and Ted Holthaus. Both Thornbug and Holthaus shared information on how to better understand the new Veterinary Feed Directive. The third “Around the Water Tank” session featured a presentation from OCA Director of Public Relations and Consuming Marketing, Cambell Parrish, educating attendees on how their Checkoff dollars are being invested. OCA members and guests reconvened that evening for the banquet to celebrate

J.L. Draganic of South Solon was recognized as the Young Cattleman of the Year at the OCA awards banquet. Ohio Farmer sponsored the award. Pictured from left are Jennifer Kiel, Ohio Farmer; and J.L. Draganic.

Commercial Producer

The Vollborn Family of Bidwell were honored with the Commercial Producer of the year award for 2017, sponsored by Farm and Dairy. Pictured from left are Susan Crowell, Farm and Dairy; Ray, Ed, Luke, and Fred Vollborn.

another successful year. Kendal Fraizer, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, gave an update on the beef industry and spoke to attendees about challenges ahead within the industry. An early highlight of the banquet was naming the 2017 Ohio Beef Ambassadors, a program sponsored by the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council in which four youth, ages 16 to 19 competed for the title. Maggie Logan, Morrow County; Alyx Flott, Stark County; and Jessica Christman, Stark County; were chosen to spend the next year sharing their story of agriculture and educating consumers on beef consumption and the industry. The banquet concluded with OCA presenting six prestigious awards to deserving cattlemen and supporters of Ohio’s beef industry. The Vollborn Family – Fred, Ed, Ray, and Luke Vollborn, Bidwell, Ohio, received the Commercial Producer of the Year award; Claylick Run Angus Genetics, Newark, Ohio, were

awarded Seedstock Producer of the Year; Young Cattleman of the Year was J.L. Draganic, South Solon, Ohio; Stan Smith, OSU Extension, Lancaster, Ohio, received the Industry Service Award; Hord Family Farms, Bucyrus, Ohio, received the Environmental Stewardship award; and Tom and Susie Turner, Somerset, Ohio, were presented with the Industry Excellence award. Awards in these categories were sponsored by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association with Farm and Dairy, Farm World, Ohio Farmer, Ohio’s Country Journal, In Ohio Country Today, Brownfield Ag News and respectively. Award videos were sponsored by the Gallia County Cattlemen’s Association, Granville Milling Company, Purina Animal Nutrition, Fayette County Cattle Feeders, Feeder Creek Veterinary Services, Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association respectively.

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Ohio Beef Ambassadors

Benchmark of Excellence

One of Ohio’s youth was presented a Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence Scholarship during the Foundation luncheon. Pictured is Laura Schmuki of Stark County.

The 2017 Ohio Beef Ambassadors pictured from left to right are Maggie Logan, Morrow County; Alyx Flott, Stark County; and Jessica Christman, Stark County. The program is sponsored by the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council, and funded by the beef checkoff. The ambassadors will spend the next year educating consumers on beef consumption and the industry.

Tagged for Greatness

OCW Scholarships

William Cleland, Sr. Scholarship

Four youth were awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship that is funded by the sale of beef license plates. Pictured from left are Meredith Oglesby, Highland County; Sierra Jepsen, Fairfield County; Molly Cleveland, Seneca County; and Emily Bauman, Adams County.

The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association awarded three scholarships to deserving students. Pictured from left are Nick Erf, Huron County; and Jade Werner; Sandusky County. Not pictured was Brittany Conkey, Defiance County.

The William Cleland, Sr. Scholarship was created to honor past OCA President and lifelong cattle industry supporter. Caroline Miller, Sandusky County; was awarded the scholarship. Pictured is Caroline Miller, Sandusky County.

Country Club

Four youth were awarded the Country Club Scholarship that was funded by the putt-putt course in the Voinovich Building during the 2016 Ohio State Fair. Pictured from left are Garret Stanfield, Adams County; and Hannah Jarvis, Columbiana County; not pictured are Brittany Conkey, Defiance County; and Natalie Wagner, Brown County. 64 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2017

Top Recruiter

During the 2017 banquet, Sasha Rittenhouse of New Carlisle was recognized as the 2016 Top Membership Recruiter.

Winning County Affiliates

During the 2017 County Leader Meeting the winners of the first-ever county affiliate kickback program were chosen. Above from left: Tom Karr, representing the Athens, Meigs & Washington County Cattlemen; Sasha Rittenhouse, Clark County; Marcia Hoovler, Hardin County.

OCA Top Hands

Above: Ohio cattlemen heard from Kendal Frazierl, NCBA CEO who gave an update on NCBA activities and discussed many of the issues the organization is working on for the beef industry. Below: Mark McCully, Certified Angus Beef LLC’s Vice President of Production, presented Deciphering Quality Market Signals: What the market is saying (and not saying) about the types of products it wants.

OCA Top Hand Club Members were rewarded for their recruitment efforts during OCA’s Annual Meeting by Cy Prettyman, Purina Animal Nutrition; and Joe Foster, Quality Liquid Feeds. Sasha Rittenhouse was recognized as Top Recruiter.

Above Left: Members had the opportunity to talk with Allied Industry Council members throughout the day in the exhibits area.

OCA Raises $4,000 for PAC

Above: The OCA Awards Banquet highlighted many successes throughout the beef industry. The 2017 Ohio Beef Ambassadors were named and six award winners honored. Left: Scott Rittenhouse auctions off items in support of OCA & NCBA PAC.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association coordinated a successful silent auction for PAC (Political Action Committee) during the annual banquet. Proceeds raised for OCA’s PAC help to support the campaign efforts of political candidates that understand and support the beef cattle industry. OCA appreciates the support of donors and buyers. Donors: Clark County Cattleman’s Association • Crawford County Cattlemen’s • Glen Feichtner • Jim and Jackie Murray • Mike and Pam Haley • Ohio Cattlemen’s Association • Scott & Sasha Rittenhouse • Stan & Connie Smith • Stark County Cattlemen Buyers: Allan Robison • Andy Lohr • Brad & Mindy Thornburg • Bryan Humphreys • Denise Short • Tim & Elizabeth Harsh • Francis Fluharty • Fred Voge • Gene Baumgardner • Jane Mahler • John Grimes • Joy Bauman • Julie Logan • Michele Roberts • Mike York • Patti Spengler • Stan Smith • Todd Raines • Tom Karr Expo Issue 2017 | Ohio Cattleman | 65

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Hereford Happenings

Buckeye Hereford Association Elects Officers

The Buckeye Hereford Association annual meeting was held on January 28, 2017 in Plain City, Ohio. The 2017 Board of Directors were elected and awards were presented during the meeting and banquet.

The farm located in Monroe County began to prosper with the family selling freezer beef to neighbors, taking livestock to the Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association sale, and eventually, the West Virginia Beef Expo Sale. The family also participated in Hereford shows at the Marshall County Fair, Monroe County Fair, and Belmont County Fair. Cattle from the farm were exhibited at the Keystone International Livestock Show, Pennsylvania State Farm Show, and the Junior National Livestock Show. One of the most exciting moments throughout these exhibitions was the crowning of one heifer as Grand Champion of the Keystone International Livestock Junior Show.

Seated from left are Liz Core, Rushsylvania; Gene Steiner, Mason - Vice-President; Marsh Farno, Eaton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President; Lisa Keets, Berlin Heights, Secretary-Treasurer. Standing from left are Bill Dunn, Cochranton, PA; Jeff Harr, Jeromesville; Brian Banks, Hamilton; Dr. Tim Osborn, Blanchester; Keith Ullman, Graysville. Not Pictured is Scott Pennell, Navarre.

Turner Family Awarded Hall of Merit Honors

The Turner Family of Clarington, Ohio were awarded the Buckeye Hereford Hall of Merit award at the 2017 Buckeye Hereford Association banquet. The Turners have been raising registered Hereford cattle in Monroe County for more than 60 years.

Maine-Anjou Moments

Ohio Maine Exhibitors Come Out on Top at National Western

The Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer shows took place January 15 at the Na-

tional Western Stock Show. TJSC MISS HARMONY 58C, shown by Caitlin Schaub, Wapakoneta, Ohio, was named Champion Maine-Anjou Junior Heifer and Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female in the open show. The pair was also selected as Champion Junior Heifer and Grand Champion MaineAnjou Heifer in the junior show. Hannah Topmiller, Pleasant Plain, Ohio, and TJSC LUCKY LADY 146C earned the titles of Champion Summer Heifer in the Open Maine-Anjou Show and Reserve Champion Summer Heifer in the Junior Maine-Anjou Show.

Cole Hiser, Milledgeville, Ohio, claimed the Champion MaineTainer Summer Heifer title with BOY SWEET JARA 515C in the Open and Junior MaineTainer shows in Denver, CO.

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ATTENTION BREEDERS! Nomination Deadline

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Celebrity Showdown

BEST Program youth raise money to benefit Make-A-Wish children

he Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST Program for youth ages 8-21 years hosted the BEST Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle to benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana®. The event, in its fifth year, was held on Friday, January 27, 2017, at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. The Clark County Cattle Producers, an OCA County Affiliate, assisted in coordinating the event.

Youth who raised a minimum of $100 participated in this year’s community service project, dressed up their cattle and presented them to the celebrity judge, WHIO Television’s Gabrielle Enright, news anchor and reporter. Through donations from family, friends, the community and members of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, 68 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2017

youth participating in the Celebrity Showdown raised over $5,000. Additionally, a silent auction was held with numerous items selling to generous supporters that raised an additional $6,000 for Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The goal is to raise $16,000 to help grant the wishes of local children battling life-threatening medical conditions. In the past five years, BEST participants raised more than $70,000 for Make-A-Wish. Incentive prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers at the OCA BEST Program Awards Banquet on May 6, 2017. Donations to Make-A-Wish

will continue to be accepted after the Celebrity Showdown until the BEST Banquet. The BEST Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle is a part of the Kids For Wish Kids® program. It gives students the opportunity to help make wishes come true. Students develop fundraising ideas under the supervision of a teacher, principal or club advisor and help share the power of a wish®.

About Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. For more information, visit our website at ohio. v wish.org or call 1-877-206-9474.

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Mini Hereford Magic

Denver Successful Show for Ohio Mini Hereford Exhibitor

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio, exhibited TPCC PRINCESS NASH 6611 ET, to the title of Intermediate Miniature Hereford Heifer. The pair was also chosen as the Grand Champion Miniature Hereford Female in the junior and open shows, January 20-21.

Shorthorn Success Shorthorn Results from Denver

Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio, exhibited SULL ROSE MARY’S SONG and claimed the title of Champion Senior Shorthorn Heifer in the Open and Junior Shorthorn Shows on January 15-16, respectively. In the Open ShorthornPlus show, Samantha and SULL LADY CHRYSTAL won Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf. PVF CROSSFIRE 74C, owned by Leroy Miller, Paint Valley Farms in Millersburg, Ohio, finished the show as

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Turner Elected to ASA Board of Directors

The American Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting and Forum was Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Argosy Hotel and Casino in Kansas City, Missouri. During the Annual Meeting the membership voted to elect three new board of director members. The membership re-elected Rick Leone of Fowler, Colorado; Robert Alden of Hamilton, Missouri; and Tom Turner of Somerset, Ohio to serve on the ASA board of directors for an additional three years. The new officers were elected: Mark Gordon - President, Jim Freed – Vice President and Ed Kruse – Executive Director.

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Simmental Solutions Simmental Exhibitor Earns Title in Denver

Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio showed her purebred Early Summer Yearling Heifer at the National Western Stock Show on January 18. TJSC DIAMOND 133C and Ali were selected as the Champion Purebred Intermediate Simmental Heifer in the open show.

Raffle for Ohio Junior Simmental Association (OJSA)

OJSA will be hosting the 2017 Eastern Regional Simmental Show on June 14-17, 2017. The event will be held in London, Ohio at the Madison County Fairgrounds. OJSA members are holding a raffle as a fundraiser for the show. Raffle tickets are being sold on a Millenium semen tank valued at $800. The lucky winner of the raffle will be winning a stocked tank with semen and embryos from today’s hottest Simmental genetics. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. The winner will be chosen at the Eastern Regional and the winner does not need to be present to win. For tickets and more information, please contact Jenny Cowdrey at 937v 515-0290.

Checkoff News Sautter Appointed to CBB

Kathy Sautter of Tiro, Ohio was appointed in December, 2016 by Secretary Vilsack to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board. Sautter replaces dairyman Davis Denman of Cortland, Ohio whose term expired with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board meeting held earlier this month. She will also serve as an ex officio member of the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee.

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This maternal brother to Boyd Gunpowder 2070 is a son of AAR Ten X 7008 SA and offers serious herd sire credentials expressing calving ease with growth and exceptional end product values.

MYERS SOLUTE M165 9/1/15 • Reg. 18548556 CED +0, BW +1.3, WW +68, YW +121, Milk +33, MB +.59, RE +.82, $W +78.88, $B +148.39

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OBC News

OBC Recognizes Retiring and New Operating Committee Retiring Operating Committee Recognized

Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee Chairman Bev Roe, center, of Hamilton presented plaques to Steve DeBruin, left, of Millersport and Tom Turner, right, of Somerset in appreciation for their years of service as a member of the operating committee for the Ohio Beef Council.

New Appointments Made for Ohio Beef Council

The Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee welcomed new and reappointed members at their meeting held in January. From the left are new member Stan Smith of Canal Winchester, reappointed Todd Raines of Seaman, and new member Barb Watts of Alexandria. Also reappointed to the operating committee, but not pictured, were Sam Roberts of South Charleston and Brent Porteus of Coshocton.

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Calendar of Events Visit www.ohiocattle.org for a complete list of events March 1 Best of the Buckeye Nomination Deadline for Ohio Beef Expo 6 Stone Gate Farms Annual Production Sale, Flemingsburg, KY 7 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show Online Fundraiser 11 Chappell Red Angus Sale, Mill Hall, PA 11 Boyd Beef Cattle Angus & Hereford Bull Sale, Mays Lick, KY 17-19 Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, Ohio 21 Paint Valley Farms Online Bull Sale 23 Wardensville Bull Test 50th Annual Sale, Wardensville WV 25-27 C.P. Mann & Family Registered Angus Yearling Bull Online Auction 25 Maplecrest Farms Private Treaty Bull Sale, Hillsboro, Ohio 28-30 NCBA Legislative Conference, Washington D.C.

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Representative and Vice-Chairman, House Ag & Rural Development Committee, Kyle Koehler of Springfield recently attended the OCA BEST program’s Celebrity Showdown benefitting Make-A-Wish.

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