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Family Branded for Success

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OCA Roundup Highlights

Best of the Buckeye

79 years in the making, the Heffelfinger’s find their stride as a wholesale meat supplier by Julie White

OCA to Celebrate Ohio’s Cattlemen at Annual Meeting & Banquet

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Editorial

News & Notes

Reference

Harsh Realities

Your Dues Dollars at Work

OCA News & Views

OCA News

8 OCA County Affiliate Presidents

16 Forage Corner

Beef Briefs

Up the Alley

Breed News

Ohio CattleWomen Update

Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

County Cattle Call

36 On the Edge of Common Sense

Calendar of Events

Allied Industry Council

Parting Shots

Advertisers’ Index

On the Cover

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Ohio Cattleman

Harsh Realities

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By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

Empty Nest

Editor Elizabeth Harsh

chools have been back in session for a few weeks and we are transitioning into fall harvest, breeder production sales and feeder cattle sales. But this fall things are different at our house. No kids. We are going through the adjustment period that most farm families go through at some point. That is learning how to farm and care for cattle without our kids who have always played a major role in helping run the farm. While we are certainly not the first people to experience an “empty nest” it still requires a significant adjustment period for everyone involved, including the dogs.

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One of the hardest parts of them leaving was watching each of them say goodbye to their dogs. We have two dogs, one smart and one crazy, and each claimed by different kids. Our daughter’s dog is an old, meek and mild, but beloved Blue Heeler who has always been afraid of cattle. Our son’s dog is a young and crazy Australian Shepherd that can be smart when she chooses. The Heeler is getting old. Her eyesight and hearing are bad and her arthritis makes it hard for her to move around like she wants. I know when Bailey said goodbye she thought it might be the last time she got to do so and worried if the dog would be there to greet her when she came home at Christmas.

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The Aussie is young with lots of energy and can jump as high as your head. She would have been better trained by now had Will not decided that she was more fun to wrestle with than teach when she was younger. Nonetheless, dog and boy are very attached to each other and some days she even shows promise of being worth something. This fall my husband has put considerable effort into working with the Aussie. I think he secretly hopes to use her to replace some of his lost farm help. The other night they were checking the fall calving cows and looking for newborns. Who would have thought that we would experience the hottest day of the year in September. But as we know, making the adjustments required by weather is just a part of caring for livestock. Fall calving cows need shade to make sure those newborns don’t get too hot, so they moved cows to make sure those expectant mammas could get out of the heat. OCA and NCBA recently shared a similar message with the United States Department of Transportation regarding the mandated 30-minute rest period for all Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers that went into effect on July 1. We expressed concerns over the mandate stating that requiring drivers to take mandatory rest breaks if eight hours had passed since their last break when extreme heat conditions exist may pose health risks for cattle being transported. As a result, CMV drivers hauling livestock are currently operating under a 90-day waiver from the required rest period. In comments NCBA stated that not only could this pose potential risks for transporting cattle during hot summer months, implementing the 30-minute rest period during cold weather could also have negative effects on the safety and welfare of our animals. OCA and NCBA are strongly encouraging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide a two year exemption from the 30-minute rest break provision for all CMVs transporting livestock. As we ship Ohio feeder calves this fall, this federal mandate is just another example of why it is important to have organizations like OCA and NCBA protecting your interests and the welfare of the cattle we produce. And a note of warning, if you happen to stop by our farm, the dog you hear barking is likely not the crazy one. It is probably the old Heeler that hears something but really can’t see you. Remember though, we have cows to check, calves to break and no kids around, so make sure you have a good excuse to keep you moving on down the road or you might just get pressed into service. v

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President • Sam Sutherly Vice President • Frank Phelps Secretary • Elizabeth Harsh Treasurer • Jim Rogers Past President • Dave Felumlee

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Our Business is Your Business

I OCA Directors

Francis Fluharty Director At-Large Wooster • Term expires 2013 Dave Felumlee Director At-Large Newark • Term expires 2014 Jim Rogers Director At-Large Logan • Term expires 2015 Kevin Miller District 1 West Unity • Term expires 2014 Kelvin Egner District 2 Shelby • Term expires 2015 Kris Vincent District 3 East Canton • Term expires 2013 Sam Sutherly District 4 Troy • Term expires 2014 Frank Phelps District 5 Belle Center • Term expires 2015 Pam Haley District 6 West Salem • Term expires 2013 Vacant District 7 Term expires 2014 Sasha Rittenhouse District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2015 Stan Smith District 9 Canal Winchester • Term expires 2013 Tim Osborn District 10 Blanchester • Term expires 2014 Craig Shelton District 11 Lynchburg • Term expires 2015 Dave Kline District 12 Ironton • Term expires 2013

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t has been a bountiful year for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association with all the activities and events, including a record year for our membership drive. We as an association reached this unprecedented success with the help of many volunteers like you! I would like to thank everyone who donated their time to make this happen, and I hope we can continue this momentum in the future. I realize time is a much cherished commodity; it is a valuable asset especially when an industry is facing many challenges. It is often stated that if you want anything done, ask someone who is really busy. As farmers, we are all busy. This means that by being an active member in OCA, we can all get things done and help secure a great future for the Ohio cattle farmer. You may ask yourself, “How can I get involved?” A simple suggestion would be to attend one of the Beef Industry Update Meetings this winter. Topics will include: • Legislative updates including information on the proposed water quality nutrient management bill at the Ohio Statehouse • Information on the many new member benefits OCA has to offer tractor drawing, baler drawing, and many more • The new Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule for the interstate shipment of cattle and what it means to you • Upcoming referendum to increase Ohio’s beef checkoff from $1 to $2 per head and why it is so important for the future of Ohio’s beef industry To learn more about these meetings, locations and times, visit www.ohiocattle.org. As you reflect the importance of the dollar you now spend when you sell your animal, I would hope you can see the value the additional dollar can do for Ohio’s beef industry. We are asking for county coordinators to volunteer to help advocate what the Beef Checkoff currently is doing with funds and how additional funding is needed to promote our product. These coordinators will be asked to help campaign within their county, answer questions and get producers to vote when the time comes. If any individuals are interested in helping with this endeavor please contact the OCA office.

I would like to invite all cattle producers to attend the OCA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Jan. 25, 2014, in Columbus. This annual event brings all aspects of the cattle industry together. New for 2014, we are excited to have a fresh format for this year’s agenda which will include a county leader meeting in the morning as well as other interactive sessions. More details on the agenda will be available soon. It’s been a great two years serving as the Ohio Cattlemen’s President. I have faced many challenges but nothing compares to the positive aspects, experiences and laughter. Friendships developed will last a lifetime and many thanks as well to the staff who welcomed me into the OCA family. At last I would like to thank my wife Laura and kids Sam and Emma for supporting me in my efforts to serve an industry that has been so near to my heart. Growing up I spent many hours helping my father feed and take care of cattle. He was the one who gave me the knowledge and inspiration to carry it to the next generation and always said “stay involved.” Since he passed away this past July it became more clear to me that working for something you believe in will benefit everyone in the future.v

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OCA County Affiliate Presidents Adams.............................. Reggie Carrington Allen........................................... Joe Sanders Ashland.................................Christina Fisher Auglaize.........................................Jay Clutter Brown......................................... Jeff Cluxton Butler..............................................Bill Eisele Carroll........................................ Kendall Bick Champaign................................. David Clapp Clark..........................................Sam Roberts Clermont...................................Mary Hatfield Columbiana/Mahoning/Trumbull................. ......................................................Todd Miller Crawford....................................... Andy Stirm Darke......................................... Apollo Perez Delaware/Union.........................Matt Hobbs Fairfield.................................. Braden Moore Fayette................................. Richard Harmon Fulton................................ Max Aeschleman Gallia............................... Matthew Hemphill Greene........................................ Josh Jacobs Hancock................................ Charlie Beagle Hardin................................ Rick McCullough Henry.............................................Gary Short Highland............................. Brian Cummings Hocking.................................. Jo Ann Murtha Huron......................................Barrett French Jackson......................................Kenny Wells Jefferson................................... Tyler Ramsey Knox......................................... Bill Lawhon Jr. Licking......................................... Roger Lees Logan.........................................Troy Selhorst Mercer........................................Neil Siefring Miami....................................... Zach Havenar Montgomery......................Duane Plessinger Morgan........................................ Bill Massey Morrow.................................Junior Brandum Muskingum................................... Adam Heil Noble...........................................Adam Miley Ohio Valley.................................David Plumly Perry................................................Dave Noll Preble...................................... Rodney Mann Putnam............................. Dennis Schroeder Richland................................... Dave Fackler Seneca....................................... Dave Gurney Shelby................................... Andy Bornhorst Stark............................................ John Slagle Tuscarawas................................... Jerry Prysi Vinton...................................... Teresa Snider Warren..................................... David Bullock Wood............................................. Phil Wenig Wyandot.................................. Steve Swihart

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Your Dues Dollars at Work A review of actions by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Legislative & Regulatory • Shared concerns and questions about S.B. 150 the Agricultural Additives, Lime and Fertilizer Law dealing with Ag nutrient management issues sponsored by Senators Bob Peterson and Cliff Hite.

Youth • Distributed information on the 2013 Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarships. Application deadline is October 31. • Advertised internship opportunities available through the OCA and OBC office. Internships will begin in January, 2014 and run through early April. • Held committee meetings to finalize plans for the 2013-14 OCA BEST program and the new Best of the Buckeye program.

Programs & Events • Attended county cattlemen’s affiliate meetings in Shelby and Lawrence Counties. • Spoke at the Beef and Forage Field Night at the OARDC Jackson Ag Research Station. • Presented the beef industry’s 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award to J.L. & Jessica Draganic owners of Paint Creek Cattle in Fayette County. • Represented OCA members at the Ohio Livestock Coalition Annual Meeting and Industry Symposium. • Exhibited at the Farm Science Review in conjunction with five members of OCA’s Allied Industry Council.

Association • Hosted the fall meeting of the OCA Allied Industry Council with featured speaker Joe Schechinger, Director of Commodity Risk Management for Wendy’s. • Staffed a meeting for the OCA membership committee to plan membership programs for 2014. • Compiled candidates for the OCA board of directors election. • Planned the 2014 OCA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.

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Family Branded for Success

79 years in the making, the Heffelfinger’s find their stride as a wholesale meat supplier

ucked into the countryside just south west of Jeromesville, Ohio, stands a 50 year old building serving as home to an industry-leading family business whose humble roots now stretch from Columbus to Cleveland. “My grandfather couldn’t have picked a better location for our business,” says Rick Heffelfinger, owner of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., who in the last five years led the family operation to currently be the largest Ohio Department of Agriculture inspected meat harvesting facility in the state.

A Family Business

The Heffelfinger’s got their start in the meat packing industry in 1934, 28 years before their current facility was constructed, when Rick’s grandfather, Earnest “Peg” Heffelfinger, had a retail store in Ashland with everything harvested in Jeromesville. “Back then they slaughtered and today we harvest,” Rick jokes. Another retail market, with harvesting also taking place in Jeromesville, was owned by the Keener family and since business was growing, Peg, the Keener’s and a third partner formed Jeromesville Packing Company. “In the 1950s, it got to a place where they were slaughtering 40 cattle and 200 hogs a week,” says Rick. “They were one of the biggest in the area.” In 1962, after Rick’s Uncle Don returned from Korea and his dad was out of the army, Peg wanted the brothers to buy into Jeromesville Packing Company. “Well, it would have been a little one-sided if that happened since the Heffelfinger family

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would own more shares,” Rick explains. “So the Keener’s bought my grandfather out and he decided he would go to the other side of town and build the facility we are in today. My dad, uncle and grandfather built this building in October of 1963 and started calling it Heffelfinger’s Meats. I was five years old and basically grew up here.” At that time Heffelfinger’s Meats primarily operated as a custom slaughter and processing facility and averaged 15 cattle and 20 hogs per week. “Business grew and grew,” Rick says. “This plant, located on the Old Lincolnway Highway, was built before U.S. Route 30 was put in. He almost built it on the farm in Haysville, but thank God he didn’t.” The location, just a quarter of a mile from Route 30, proved advantageous for

growth as what are now major markets for Heffelfinger’s Meats, Cleveland, Columbus, Mansfield and Wooster, are easily accessible today. When Rick and his brother Steve graduated in the late 1970s, they joined the family business by purchasing their uncle’s share and eventually their grandfather’s. Don went on to design and help build the meat processing facility for Pioneer Joint Vocational School in 1979. Though the custom processing business was steady for the Heffelfinger’s, Rick saw an opportunity as the livestock industry was making a shift. “We saw the number of farms starting to decrease and the number of people feeding cattle starting to decrease as well, and I decided I wanted to go into the wholesale business.”

Rick Heffelfinger, owner of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., continues the business his grandfather started in 1934.

In the mid-1980s, they began a wholesale route to Cleveland and their business grew 70 percent in the first year. “What also helped us grow was back when boxed beef got popular,” Rick says. “We had big packing conglomerates slaughtering thousands a day and the smaller ones couldn’t compete. We had Sandusky Dressed Beef, Superior in Massillon, and Sugardale in Canton, and they could not compete from the production standpoint as well as employee wages and benefits. So when they shut down their harvesting facilities, and a lot of the stores around were still handling carcass beef, we really set custom slaughter and processing aside and got more into the wholesale business.”

A Family Brand

Currently, by volume Heffelfinger’s Meats is the largest Ohio harvest facility under state meat inspection with average weekly production at 80 cattle and 400 hogs a week. Rick and his two children currently run the day to day business of Heffelfinger’s Meats as Rick’s father passed away in 1998 and his brother Steve four years ago, both to cancer. Ryan, 29, manages the kill floor while his daughter Erica, 33, oversees the retail business. Rick’s wife, Terri, holds a full-time job elsewhere, but continues involvement by taking care of the bookwork. Rick’s mother, Gloria, who played an integral part in the stability of the business, worked there for several years and retired a few years ago. Rick says that today, the average person is removed from agriculture and wants to know more about the beef they are purchasing. “The problem we have is children in our school system think meat comes from the grocery store,” he says. “Especially when we get into bigger cities this is a problem. Today’s consumer wants to know where these steaks, this roast and that ground beef come from.” Branding their beef as an Ohio product has proven successful in a time when there is a demand for locally grown foods. “My grandfather was 50 years ahead of his time,” Rick says. “He called it ‘Heffelfinger’s Meats: Beautiful Ohio Brand Meats.’ And that was our brand name, Beautiful Ohio. We got out of that brand name for about 20 years and brought it back four years ago. Our label is now ‘All Ohio Brand Meats.’ Down around Columbus we have several stores that display our brand on our product and it has given them a boost in their business.” Heffelfinger’s Meats supplies to retailers in a radius

reaching from Cleveland to Columbus and from Bucyrus to Dover. Rick says they are privileged to source cattle from surrounding counties that are still being fed a corn-based ration. “We are fortunate to have the supply we do and that the growers are still feeding corn, even though it’s at a higher price.” Rick feeds around 100 head of cattle a year for an Siblings Erica and Ryan emergency supply if Heffelfinger are fourth the numbers are low generation shareholders of in the stockyards. Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc. He notes that when Above: Erica manages looking for lean beef the retail case where for grinding, he heads local customers purchase their product. Right: Ryan to Wayne County oversees the kill floor. and purchases mostly culled dairy cows. “Some of the supermarkets will set a portion of its meat case aside for Ohio products,” Rick says. “A lot of retailers tell us that they get many questions pertaining to that.” Rick says that consumer purchasing decisions are trending toward leaner beef as they hear nutritionists and doctors say lean meat is healthier. He has also witnessed in the past 3-4 years a change in purchasing based on income. “We used to see that during the holidays everybody had ribeyes and t-bones, but they are turning to hamburgers and hotdogs for these meals.” While there has been a change at the meat counter, Rick says his wholesale clientele’s preferences have remained steady. “I have a guy in Mansfield who is stuck on prime beef and it seems at the West Side Market in Cleveland they want nothing but big ribeyes and yield 1, select cattle.” Heffelfinger’s Meats product has been available in West Side Market for 23 years through five beef retail customers, playing a role in the growth of their wholesale business which now has 70 accounts. “Cutability is very important and that’s why when we buy cattle we choose mostly exotic-cross cattle because that’s what our clientele is demanding.”

A Family & Team Effort

Rick explains he wouldn’t be successful without his 23 employees of which six have worked for Heffelfinger’s Meats for more than 20 years. “The key for me is great

employees. These guys are motivated and know we need to put out a good product.” Five to 10 years down the road, Rick plans to operate as primarily a carcass harvester and deliverer which they currently do so for seven processing plants. “I see Heffelfinger’s Meats staying in the family, but the economy will dictate the future. The availability of livestock in the immediate area will have a tremendous effect on how my children will operate the business when I’m gone.” Rick says that he is most proud that their family business over the past five years moved into the number one position as the largest harvesting facility in Ohio. “It shows hard work and determination and it has taken us a long time to get here. When we were given that ranking I thought ‘wow, now I have reached my goal,’ because that was always a goal of mine.” Rick laughs, “And we don’t need to get any bigger.” v Late Fall Issue 2013 x Ohio Cattleman x 11

OCA News OCA to Celebrate Ohio’s Cattlemen at Annual Meeting & Banquet

Jan. 25, 2014, North Pointe Hotel & Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association will celebrate Ohio’s cattlemen, hear from industry leaders and set new policy for 2014 at the OCA Annual Meeting and Banquet on Jan. 25, 2014, at the North Pointe Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. OCA leadership is excited to announce a new location and expanded educational opportunities for members. County leader sessions and interactive industry meetings will be offered throughout the morning prior to the Annual Meeting. A panel discussion will take place during lunch and attendees will hear from industry leaders including NCBA President Scott George and John Lundeen, executive director of market research for NCBA. During the annual

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meeting, attendees will hear about OCA programs and the 2014 policy will be discussed and set by membership. The banquet highlights county affiliate activities, five industry leaders and families, scholarship recipients and naming

the 2014 Ohio Beef Ambassadors. The event concludes with the Cattlemen’s Social following the banquet. Registration will be available online in October as well as in the fall Cattlegram and the Ohio Cattleman winter issue. v

Beef Briefs Paint Creek Cattle Recognized as 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner

Paint Creek Cattle, of South Solon, recently received the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award at the Ohio Livestock Coalition’s (OLC) 16th Annual Meeting and Symposium held September 6 in Columbus. The annual award recognizes the many accomplishments made by family farmers to protect Ohio’s land, air and water quality and conserve the state’s natural resources. “Ohio’s livestock farmers are committed to protecting the land, air and water on and near their farms, and the Paint Creek Cattle under the management of J. L. and Jessica Draganic is no exception,” said David White, OLC executive director. “The farm is a leader in implementing innovative strategies to improve the environment and is an exemplary representation of the goals that the Coalition has for all livestock farmers.” The cattle farm has taken a number of actions to make their operation more environmentally friendly. Paint Creek Cattle has developed a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP) through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The farm uses variable rate technology, which allows them to vary the rate of fertilizer application as it is applied on the fields. In addition, Paint Creek Cattle protects the land from soil erosion through the construction of grass waterways and

water and sediment control basins. This helps to reduce nutrient runoff and keep streams clean. The farm also has planted more than 55 acres of native warm season grasses to further prevent soil erosion and filter surface runoff. In addition to Paint Creek Cattle, four other Environmental Stewardship Awards were presented at the annual meeting to the following: Sheep-Blue Heron Farm (Duane Miller and Cynthia Koonce) of

Paint Creek Cattle of South Solon, received the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award at the Ohio Livestock Coalition’s (OLC) 16th Annual Meeting and Symposium. Pictured from left are Dick Isler, OLC President; Sam Sutherly, OCA President; J.L. and Jessica Draganic, Ricketts Farm; and James Zehringer, Ohio Department Natural Resources Director.

Lisbon, Ohio; Dairy-Sharp Family Dairy of Amanda, Ohio; Poultry-LeFevre Farms of Fort Recovery, Ohio; Pork-Shoup Brothers Farm Ltd. of Smithville, Ohio. All winners received a plaque from their industry’s respective member organization. Each also received a proclamation of congratulations and recognition of their commitment to the basic principles of environmental and natural resource stewardship from Governor John Kasich. OLC coordinates the Environmental Stewardship awards program while five cooperating member organizations – the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Dairy Producers Association, Ohio Pork Producers Council, Ohio Poultry Association, and Ohio Sheep Improvement Association – sponsor the individual awards. The OLC, formed in 1997, is a statewide trade organization consisting of diverse agriculture organizations and individual farmers committed to advancing environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically viable livestock farming practices. To learn more about OLC, visit www.ohiolivestock.org. v Late Fall Issue 2013 x Ohio Cattleman x 13

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Forage Corner

By Jeff McCutcheon, Extension Educator, Morrow County

Fall Activities to Improve Your Pastures

hat you do to your pastures in the fall can impact the production of the pasture for years. Many cattlemen who identify a pasture field that is not as productive or weedy can trace the decline to a fall when they overgrazed the field. The wetter than normal summer we experienced has many producers looking at a fall with plenty of forage available in their pastures. Some may have noticed fields that are not producing as well as others. Besides not overgrazing in the fall are there other things that can be done to improve your pastures? One excellent fall activity for pasture management is fertilizing. You can help your pastures by fertilizing. If you only fertilize your pastures once a year, it should be in the fall. You have a fairly large window to accomplish this in the months of September through November. Fall is an excellent time to apply fertilizer to our pastures, and it is the time when most of our forage plants are growing roots, developing tillers and storing energy for winter. Proper soil pH and adequate soil nutrients will enhance forage competitiveness. This is not a new recommendation. According to many turf grass professionals if you are going to fertilize your lawn only once a year then you should do it in the fall. The reasons for this include increasing grass density by more tillering, improved grass competition against weeds and early spring green-up. It also enhances root growth. For grasses the root to shoot growth ratio is greatest in the fall. Sounds like valid reasons for pastures also. Take a soil test and follow the recommendations. Remember most forage plants have optimum growth when soil pH is between 6.0 and 7.0. Grasses have a critical soil test level for phosphorus at 15 ppm and legumes at 25 ppm based on Bray-P1 (or 26 ppm and 16 x Ohio Cattleman x Late Fall Issue 2013

38 ppm if based on Mehlich-3 ICP). The critical soil test levels for potassium are 125-200 ppm. Nitrogen can be applied in fall. Late fall applications of nitrogen, from October through November, will increase grass tillering, root growth and energy storage. This will help with spring green-up and improve competition against weeds. Apply after grass growth has slowed, but before the plant has gone dormant. Use a low rate of 30 to 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre. A pasture with good grazing management and with good soil fertility should out-compete weeds. This is the main reason I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend a lot of time talking weed control. Occasionally we still have problems. For some of our biennual and perennial weeds fall can be an excellent time to apply herbicide. A few weeds that come to mind include: Wild Turnip/Birdsrape Mustard, Canada thistle, Wild Carrot and Poison Hemlock. A few cautions, all of the broadleaf herbicides that can be used will also remove the legumes and there can be grazing restrictions depending on the herbicide and type of livestock. Check the 2013 Weed Control Guide or call

your local Extension Office for specific recommendations. Legume removal is the other reason I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually mention herbicides. Legumes in pastures are desirable. Having 30-40 percent clover, on a dry weight basis, in your pastures will help reduce you nitrogen needs, fill in growth during summer and provide a higher quality feed for your livestock. Avoiding over grazing, applying needed fertilizer and controlling problem weeds are the three main pasture management activities producers should practice. These fall activities should make your pastures more productive next spring. v

Beef Briefs Neal Named College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs

Steven Neal has been named Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs for the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, effective Oct. 1. Steven has served as the Associate Director of Academic Affairs for the Agricultural Technical Institute, the college’s two-year program based in Wooster, since 2003 where he supervised master scheduling, registration, Steven Neal, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs for the College financial aid, and academic of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences discipline. He was responsible for implementation of the new curriculum as the university transitioned to the semester system. This background positions him well to establish even closer connections between the CFAES four-year and two-year programs and to grow the pipeline of students from ATI to the college’s Columbus campus. Steve also brings experience in partnering with STEM high schools and two-year programs. He is the principle investigator for several major grants, including one from the National Science Foundation ($762,416) and one from USDA ($281,509), both related to bioenergy education and workforce development. Another grant from the U.S. Department of Education, worth $1.55 million, provides additional support for first generation college students, students that are low income, and students with disabilities. Steve received his B.S. in Animal Science in 1982, and an M.S. in Animal Science, Quantitative Genetics in 1984, both from CFAES. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1987, also in Animal Science, Quantitative Genetics. v

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Program News New for the 2013-14 BEST Show Season As the BEST program enters its 15th year, the volunteer leadership has kept their commitment to the BEST participants and their families with their priorities set on keeping the family the focus of the program. Several of the new concepts that will be starting this fall are driven directly by participant feedback. The newest changes for BEST have been outlined below and more information will be available on the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) website, www.ohiocattle.org. New Shows – This year’s Hot Shot Classic / Rumble at Roberts / DTS Foundation Feature in Wilmington will be hosting an additional ring, making the weekend a 4-show event and the BEST season will consist of a total of 17 shows. Additional awards at the BEST banquet - The amount of year-end awards

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that will be presented at the banquet will be based on the number of cattle in each division at the end of the BEST season. The awards will be figured according to each division. The shows will still only choose a Champion and Reserve Crossbred heifer at each BEST show. Breeds that have percentage divisions (MaineAnjou, Shorthorn & Simmental) will be tabulated separately by purebred and percentage animals and awarded accordingly. Heifer, Steer or Market Heifer divisions totaling 1-19 head: Champion & Reserve awards; 20-49 head: Top 5 awards; 50-99 head: Top 10 awards; 100+ head: Top 15 awards. Online BEST Nomination – The BEST committee understands that even though the nomination process only happens once at the start of the BEST exhibi-

tor’s show season, it needed a facelift. This year, BEST participants will be able to sign-up online as well as nominate your cattle right from the ease of your computer, tablet or phone. The software is currently being designed and will be released by mid-November. The site will be designed to accept exhibitor and cattle information as well as payment. You can use the online version prior to your first BEST show or sign-up on site. BEST participants will still need to have their registered cattle’s tattoos verified and crossbreds tagged at their first show. EID Tags Required for all BEST Crossbred Cattle - The new Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) federal rule for the identification of livestock moving across state lines (interstate) went into effect on March 11, 2013. As a result cattle crossContinued on pg. 27

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Up the Alley

By John Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator Program support provided by OCA and Ohio Beef Council

Don’t Pass Up an Opportunity

ll of us from time to time will do a certain amount of traveling. Regardless of the mode of transportation or distance traveled, we will have the opportunity to interact with people we don’t know or see things that we have never seen before. You never know what types of opportunities that these situations may present to you and how they can impact your life or your business. Recently, I had the opportunity to fly from Kansas City through Chicago to Dayton. Typically, I bring along some reading material for the flight as I seldom find much of interest in the airline’s magazines. Early in the first leg of my flight, I pulled out the latest issue of the Angus Journal to pass the time. The gentleman sitting beside me on the plane quickly noticed a publication that he was not familiar with and we struck up an interesting conversation as a result. My fellow passenger started our conversation by declaring his love for a good steak. It was a great way to break the ice as we obviously had one thing in common. Once he found out that I raised beef cattle, he had many questions that he needed answered. What followed was a series of questions that I believe were very legitimate from a concerned consumer. One of the first obstacles that we had to work through in our conversation was his lack of understanding of the term “Angus.” This gentleman had the belief that Angus was a brand name. He had no idea that Angus was actually a breed of cattle and there were thousands of people involved in the production of purebred and crossbred forms of this breed. His perception is probably a direct result of the power of advertising of the Certified Angus Beef program and the various companies that sell Angussourced beef products. 20 x Ohio Cattleman x Late Fall Issue 2013

We quickly moved on to a series of wide-ranging questions that related to beef. He wanted to know about the different names of beef cuts and what they meant. I provided a quick crash course about where various cuts came from on the animal, why some became hamburger and some became steaks, and the reasons for pricing and the overall eating experience. This individual clearly enjoyed eating beef and stated his willingness to pay a higher price for what he considered a quality eating experience. However, this beef enthusiast had some questions about our industry’s

production practices. More than once he used the term “natural” which led me to question him about perceptions and understanding of our industry. We discussed traditional grain feeding systems in feedlots compared to grass feeding systems in pastures. He inquired about the use of hormones and antibiotics in the production of beef. I tried not to bore him about the science behind company testing of products and the government’s inspection and testing measures other than these were attempts to try to insure a safe food product for the consumer. He was curious about why some animals

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were chosen for reproduction and some for meat production. He did not express any of the animal welfare concerns that tend to make the typical livestock producer nervous. This conversation allowed the time to pass quickly and our flight soon ended. We both agreed that we had learned something from each other and departed the plane for our connecting flights. I seriously doubt that this was a life-changing conversation for that passenger but I left feeling that he had a more positive impression of the beef industry and will not hesitate to purchase beef the next time the impulse strikes. This story reminded me that you never know when you will have a chance to inform someone about beef production. With roughly one percent of the population directly involved in production agriculture and the vast majority of this countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population multiple generations removed from the farm, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with those unfamiliar with beef production. Are you prepared to have an intelligent conversation with an uninformed

member of the public? It is only natural for a consumer to want as much information as possible about the products they purchase. This has become especially true in the area of food purchasing by consumers. Many beef producers will get defensive when the public questions the practices we utilize in our industry. I believe this is the wrong reaction. We can build trust with the consumer by listening to their concerns and being open about our production practices. Regardless if you are a cow-calf producer, a stocker operator, or finish cattle in a feedlot, these individual segments are linked together to the overall health and well-being of the entire beef industry. The cow-calf producer in Ohio may not be directly impacted by issues such as meat companies not willing to buy market cattle fed Zilmax or government policies on grazing of public lands in the west. However, it should be your responsibility to have basic understanding of how issues such as these can impact the consumer or the beef industry as a whole. A knowledge of industry-wide issues can better

prepare you to have a positive discussion with a concerned consumer. So what does my brief travel story mean to you? I hope it makes you think about how you will react when opportunity comes up to educate the uninformed about the cattle industry and beef production. The opportunity may come up at a family gathering with relatives that are unfamiliar with agriculture, at a restaurant where you can help the waitress that may be misinformed about beef, or simply with a chance meeting on a trip. Some of these conversations will be simple and positive while others may be more challenging. Be prepared to represent the beef industry in a positive manner when the opportunity arises. Everyone will benefit from it. v The OSU Extension Beef Team provides education programs to address challenges like profitability due to high feed costs, drought, marketing challenges, and matching cattle genetics to the production system. Learn more at beef.osu.edu.

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Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

Roundup

August 24-25, 2013

Ohio cattlemen visit Belmont County for Roundup featuring farm tours, sessions with industry leaders, great food, music and time with fellow beef producers.

attlemen from across the state gathered in Belmont County August 24-25 for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Roundup. The event started off at the Belmont County Fairgrounds where participants enjoyed a delicious steak dinner prepared by the Ohio Valley Cattlemen’s Association. After dinner, guests were entertained by the National Pike Pickers and special guest Joann Jones. The pickers are known throughout the Greater Ohio Valley for their traditional bluegrass music. On Sunday, participants were welcomed by Rick and Jayne Young to their farm, Young’s Cattle Company, located in Belmont, Ohio. A devotional was led by Kris Vincent of Stark County. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), began the program by addressing the state of the beef industry along with challenges and opportunities. Woodall discussed where the Farm Bill stood in Congress and shared that NCBA helped to defeat the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers collaboration that would set a precedent allowing Congress to dictate livestock production practices. Additional topics covered were County of Origin Labeling, immigration debate, Clean Water Act and animal disease traceability. Rick Young and John Spiker discussed the significance of successful preconditioning programs provided an overview of the various vaccination proColin Woodall, NCBA Vice grams available President of Government Affairs, speaks with Roundup attendees. to cattlemen 22 x Ohio Cattleman x Late Fall Issue 2013

and detailed preconditioning in their operations. Emily Griffiths, Ohio Beef Council Director of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing, updated attendees on their beef checkoff investment and explained how checkoff programs help to drive beef demand in Ohio and keep beef at top of mind for consumers. Sam Sutherly, OCA President, expanded on this topic by discussing why the OCA initiated a referendum to increase the Ohio Beef Checkoff from $1 to $2. He said that the decreasing cow herd in the state and the lack of buying power the dollar has today compared to when the checkoff began limits the ability of the Ohio Beef Council to reach all of Ohio’s consumers. The Muskingum Livestock Auction Co. of Zanesville provided a ribeye lunch for participants. Following the meal, attendees loaded up the wagons for a tour of Young’s Cattle Company and Dutton Farms. Young’s Cattle Company sits on reclaimed ground that was surface mined for coal. Today the farm is largely a backgrounding operation, and the Young’s move about 13,000 head of feeder cattle annually. These calves are purchased from surrounding farmers in a tri-state area, backgrounded and grouped to be shipped to western feedlots. Several conservation practices have been put in place on the

farm over the years, including 16 heavy use pads for feeding, 14 springs using re-cycled tire tanks and extensive fencing to divide the pasture into 57 different paddocks and fence cattle out of ponds. Dutton Farms is owned by John and Rita Dutton and is located near Young’s Cattle Company. The farm is forage-based and operates as a stocker grazer operation. The Duttons typically graze 500 to 600 head of cattle each year on nearly 700 acres of pasture. Some of the farm’s more recent improvements include building over 29,000 feet of fence, not including line fences, to divide the pasture into 23 separate fields. In addition, the Duttons have installed extensive water lines and watering systems. A highlight of this tour was stopping by the shale drilling equipment and well site.v

Rick Young and John Spiker discussed the significance of successful preconditioning programs.

Ohio Valley Cattlemen’s Association served Saturday’s dinner.

National Pike Pickers with guest Joann Jones provided bluegrass music Saturday evening.

Roundup concluded with a tour of Young’s Cattle Company and Dutton Farms.

John Dutton describes his stocker operation at one of the 23 paddocks of his 700 acre farm.

Young’s Cattle Company move 13,000 head of feeder cattle annually.

Rick and Jayne Young graze cattle on reclaimed ground that was surface mined for coal.

Thank You Sponsors: Program Speakers Sponsored By:

Animal Health International Bayer Animal Health Boehringer Ingelheim Green Valley Co-op/Purina Animal Nutrition Merck Merial Animal Health Muskingum Livestock Auction Co.

The Roundup tour stopped by a shale drilling site on Dutton Farms land.

Muskingum Livestock Auction Co. prepared ribeye steaks for Sunday’s lunch.

Zoetis Animal Health Water Wagon Sponsored by: Biozyme VitaFerm - Don Cooper & Cody Sankey

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Breed News Angus Achievements Ohio Angus Field Day

More than 200 Angus enthusiasts from five states attended the Ohio Angus Association Field Day on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18 at Home Acres Farm near Lebanon, Ohio. Terry and Cindy Schuh, owners of Home Acres, presented an attractive setting that included valet parking for their guests. The Miami Valley Angus Association also participated in the sponsorship and had cattle displayed by members – Home Acres, Kiata Farms, DC Angus and Miller Farms. The Ohio State University meats team, led by Loraine English, prepared the Certified Angus Beef® brand prime-rib on location, with Chris Anway Catering completing the balance of the meal. Homemade ice cream with a sundae bar topped off the menu. Terry Schuh and Kelvin Egner, Ohio Angus Association president, welcomed the crowd to the field day. Speakers

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Beef Briefs included Francis Fluharty from the Ohio State University, Mark McCully of Certified Angus Beef LLC, and Bryce Schumann, American Angus Association® chief executive officer. Dan Wells, secretary of the Ohio Angus Association, updated the group on upcoming Ohio Angus events. Jim Rentz was the event emcee. Also in attendance was Chuck Grove, regional manager for the American Angus Association. For more information about Ohio Angus breeders, visit www.ohioangus.org.

Shorthorn Success

NAILE Shorthorn Steer Futurity a Non-Terminal Event

For the first time in the show’s history, the Shorthorn Steer Futurity & Breeder’s Cup will be a non-terminal event at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). Live animal ultrasound will be used to determine the carcass ranking of the show, allowing Breeder’s Cup and Futurity premiums to be distributed as they have in the past. Separate divisions for purebred Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus steers are available. Due to the change, entries in the Steer Futurity may also enter the Junior Steer show held in Freedom Hall the same day. According to Patrick Wall, the Shorthorn steer show’s director, “This was a welcome change for the NAILE Steer Show staff, the ASA staff, and the exhibitors alike. We hope it will boost participation in both shows and add incentive for those families that like to exhibit steers into the fall and winter.” v

Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show Names Carcass Contest Winners

The Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show that took place July 28 also featured a carcass evaluation competition. The awards banquet for the carcass competition was in conjunction with the OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference on Aug. 22. Exibitors selected between two grids, retail or restaurant, at the time live animals were entered in the show. More than $5,000 in premiums were awarded to the live show winners from the Ohio State Fair and donations toward the carcass show premiums totaled more than $3,000. The premiums are in addition to the base bid price paid by the packer. Sponsors for the carcass contest are the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, United Producers, Inc., and the Ohio State Fair. The Ohio Department of Corrections serves as a partner for the contest. Grand Champion Carcass (tie) Exhibitor: Kenley Scwendeman, Vincent Avg. Live Wt: 1416 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 885 Yield Grades: 2.7, 2.9, 3.2 Quality Grades: Ch, Ch-, Ch Avg. Pen Price: $202 • Base Price: $198 Avg. Premium: $4

The Grand Champion Carcass (tie) was exhibited by Kenley Scwendeman, Vincent, Ohio. Pictured from left are Sam Sutherly, OCA President; Sam Roberts, United Producers Inc.; and exhibitor Kenley Scwendeman.

Grand Champion Carcass (tie) Exhibitor: Crowe Farms, West Alexander Avg. Live Wt: 1132 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 687 Yield Grades: 3.7, 3.2, 3.2 Quality Grades: Ch, Ch+, Ch+ Avg. Pen Price: $202 • Base Price: $198 Avg. Premium: $4

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The Grand Champion Carcass (tie) was exhibited by Crowe Farms, West Alexandria, Ohio. Pictured from left are Sam Sutherly, OCA President; Sam Roberts, United Producers Inc.; and exhibitors Gwen and Steve Crowe.

Third Place Exhibitor: Fred Voge, West Alexandria Avg. Live Wt: 1196 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 724 Yield Grades: 2.8, 3.3, 3.2 Quality Grades: Ch-, Ch+, Ch Avg. Pen Price: $201 • Base Price: $198 Avg. Premium: $3 Fourth Place Exhibitor: Bruce Dickerson, South Charleston Avg. Live Wt: 1329 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 833 Yield Grades: 3.1, 2.5, 3.4 Quality Grades: Ch, Ch-, Ch Avg. Pen Price: $200.33 • Base Price: $198 Avg. Premium: $2.33 Fifth Place Exhibitor: Fred Voge, West Alexandria Avg. Live Wt: 1196 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 699 Yield Grades: 3.2, 3.8, 2.4 Quality Grades: Ch-, Ch-, Ch Avg. Pen Price: $199.67 • Base Price: $198 Avg. Premium: $1.67

OSU Livestock Judging Team Wins Hog College Home Run Drive at National Barrow Show

The Ohio State Livestock Judging Team took top honors at the secondannual Hog College Home Run Drive contest at the National Barrow Show held Sept. 8-11 in Austin, Minn. The Home Run Drive is a competition where college teams rank the Hog College gilts and boars from each of the eight major swine breeds based on how well they represent their respective breed. A panel of official judges also develop a ranking, and the collegiate team whose rankings most mimics the panel’s wins $100 and swine industry magazine subscriptions. In the livestock judging contest 16 schools from around the country judged nine classes of hogs, answered 10 questions and presented four sets of oral reasons on their class placings. Ohio State ranked sixth Continued on pg. 29

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Cattle Services & Guests Production Sale Jeromesville, Ohio

October 26, 2013 • Noon Selling 65 Lots

Guest Consignors: Beckleys Herefords, KY • Berg Polled Herefords, OH • Oakridge Polled Herefords, OH Glenview Farms LLC., PA • Grassy Run Farm, WV • KC Polled Herefords, OH • Mohican Farms, OH • NXGN, WV

BW 3.1 WW 54

BW 1.8 WW 46

BW 1.3 WW 43

YW 86 MM 22

YW 75 MM 20

YW 71 MM 18

M&G 49

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JLWG T21 Trixie 4R A22

JLCS KC 340P Lady 0091 A11

KC 3270 Miss Bell 28P

Sire - MSU TCF Revolution 4R Reg. P43410338 Calved Feb. 14, 2013

Sire - NJW Boyd Standout 0091 ET Reg. P43410200 Calved Feb. 5, 2013

Sire - NJW 120J Boulder 28P ET Reg. P43405583 Calved Mar. 10, 2013

BW 4.1 WW 77 YW 121 MM 32 M&G 71

BW 1.7 WW 55 YW 87 MM 25 M&G 52

BW 5.4 WW 63 YW 102 MM 26 M&G 58

JLCS KC Y23 Revolution A9

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Sire- MSU TCF Revolution 4R Reg. P43410189 Calved Feb. 4, 2013

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Sire- MSU TCF Revolution 4R Reg. 43410170 Calved Feb. 24, 2013

BW 3.7 WW 42 YW 67 MM 24 M&G 45

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Most of the calves selling are Best of the Buckeye eligible. This oﬀering will include a select group of steer calves.

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Continued from pg. 18 ing state lines will need to have an official identification. OCA has been working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) while the specific state to state animal movement details are being finalized. Since it is likely that registered cattle will be able to move interstate using the tattoos that correspond to registration papers, crossbred cattle will need to be identified. To prepare those BEST crossbred cattle exhibitors who jackpot in other states to comply with the rule, the BEST program will require RFID button tags, in place of the visual tag, for all BEST crossbred steers, heifers, and market heifers for 2013-14. At the crossbred's first BEST show an RFID tag will be issued. The tag will be activated and the BEST participant's information will be sent to ODA after the show where they will issue a premise ID to the BEST exhibitor for future tagging purposes. In addition for the 2013-14 program all out-of-state crossbred cattle will need to have official identification to exhibit in BEST shows. To keep Ohio exhibitors in compliance with this rule, the BEST Committee will expand the RFID tag requirement for all crossbred cattle, BEST and non-BEST in 2014-15. Ringmen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Per the request of several exhibitors, parents, spectators and supporters, each show will have the opportunity for additional ringmen. A consistent, designated individual will be selected to travel to shows throughout the season to specifically assist with ring stewardship. Your frustration with inadequate help has been recognized and the committee is working to make your experience at BEST shows top-notch. Increased BEST Nomination Fee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As several long-time BEST participants understand, the nomination fee has been $30 for several years. The committee decided to increase the one-time BEST nomination fee to $45 this year. Reasons behind the increase include the changes mentioned above and the continuation of things like participant gifts and quality showmanship awards. When the decision was made to change the nomination fee, the committee decided that the new fee would be in place for several years without an additional increase. The $45 nomination is a onetime fee per head and is consistent with the average entry fee per ring at the BEST sanctioned shows. For more information regarding the BEST program visit www.ohiocattle.org. v Late Fall Issue 2013 x Ohio Cattleman x 27

Calendar of Events

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Buckeye’s Finest Sale, Rolling Hills Farms, Belle Center, Ohio, 1 p.m. For more information, call 937-583-1329 or visit www.rollinghillsfarmssimmentals.com Hill & Hollow Farm online sale on www.buyhereford.com. For more information call 937-447-3044 or visit www.hillandhollowfarms.com Double R Bar Ranch 4th Annual Angus Production Sale, Plymouth, Ind., 1 p.m. For more information, call 816-532-0811 or email angushall@earthlink.net Lazy H Farm Dispersal Sale, Fleming, Ohio. For more information call 419-8620117 or visit www.lazyhfarm.net Partners in Performance Famale Sale, Claylick Run Sale Facility, Newark, Ohio, 1 p.m. For more information call 740-404-3594 Meadow Lane Angus Complete & Total Dispersl, Burbank, Ohio. Equipment sells at 10 a.m. and cattle at 12:30 p.m. For more information call 330-223-1872 or visit angus.to/meadowlane 9th Annual Gateway Regional Bred Heifer Sale, Mt. Sterling, Ky., 6:30 p.m. Call 859-404-1406 or email johnk.mcdonald@ky.gov Champion Hill Sale, Bidwell, Ohio, 11 a.m. Call 740-367-7021, email champion@ championhillangus.com or visit www.championhillangus.com J&L Cattle Services & Guests Production Sale, Jeromesville, Ohio, noon. For catalogs call 918-760-1550, email dalestith@yahoo.com or visit www.reedent.com Stone Gate Farms Annual Fall Sale, Flemingsburg, Ky., 12:30 p.m. For more information call 606-849-4278, email stonegatefarms@altiusbb.com or visit www. stonegatefarms.com Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship deadline

November 2

High Standards Female Sale, Harrod, Ohio, 5:30 p.m. Call 419-648-9967, email joneshowcattle@watchtv.net or visit www.jonesshowcattle.com 16-22 North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky. 23 The Buckeye Best of Both Worlds Sale, Claylick Run Sale Facilty, Newark, Ohio, noon. Call 740-505-3843 or visit buckeyebbw.com 29 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Replacement Female Sale, Muskingum Livestock, Zanesville, Ohio, 7 p.m. For more information call the OCA office at 614-8736736 or email beef@ohiobeef.org 30-Dec. 1 Heart of it All BEST sanctioned show, Lima, Ohio

December 1 2 10

Ohio Beef Ambassador applications due Best of the Buckeye Scholarship deadline Deadline to renew or join OCA and/or NCBA for a FREE entry into the drawing for a year’s lease on a New Holland T6.175 and front end loader. Call the OCA office at 614-873-6736 or email beef@ohiobeef.org 12 Roundup Feeder Sale, Union Stock Yards, Hillsboro, Ohio, 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.unionstockyards.net 14-15 AGR Holiday Classic BEST sanctioned show, Columbus, Ohio

January

4-5 Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown BEST sanctioned show, Columbus, Ohio 11-12 Gallia County Preview Show BEST sanctioned show, Gallipolis, Ohio 15 Best of the Buckeye Ohio Beef Expo nomination deadline for $25 entry fee. Nomination fee at Expo is $50 25 OCA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, North Pointe Hotel & Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio

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Continued from pg. 25 in reasons and eighth in class placings. The team finished eighth overall, marking the first time since 1996-97 when OSU teams finished in the top ten in consecutive years. The OSU team was seventh last year. Duane Shawk, Bucyrus, Ohio, led the team individually, finishing seventh overall, the highest ever for an OSU student at National Barrow Show. Shawk was delighted to see how much progress he and his teammates have made in reasons, and remarked, “This is the first time I have ever talked my way into the top ten.” Assistant judging team coach, Jake Boyert, was pleasantly surprised with the progress the team has made in reasons. Boyert, was on the OSU team last year and is completing his undergraduate degree in Agribusiness this fall. The top five reasons scorers for OSU had all but two sets of reasons scoring over 45 points, and the team finished just 26 points shy of the high team in reasons. Head coach, Kyle Culp, offered, “It is very nice to see everything coming together. When this team started we were in a huge reasons deficit. Last spring at Houston, we were outtalked by over 2.5 points per set per student. Last week, we closed the gap to just about 1 point per set.” Other team members for this event included Emily Limes, Bowling Green, Ohio, Adam Fennig, Coldwater, Ohio, Paige Guenther, Rushylvania, Ohio, Justin Bachman, Lancaster, Ohio, Rebecca Wallen, St. Paris, Ohio, and Megan Moorman, Xenia, Ohio. v

Thanks to a continuing partnership with Franklin Equipment, OCA members will once again have the opportunity to win big at the Ohio Beef Expo. All 2014 OCA members will be put into a drawing to win a years use of a New Holland baler, donated by Franklin Equipment. The drawing will take place on Sunday, March 16, at the Ohio Beef Expo. The OCA membership committee secured additional member benefits and incentives for 2014. In addition to discounts on numerous products and

services, OCA recently announced an opportunity for members to win a oneyear’s lease on a New Holland T6.175 tractor and front end loader. By renewing or joining OCA before Dec. 10, 2013, members will receive one free entry into the drawing for the New Holland tractor. OCA received the tractor lease through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) spring membership contest, and Franklin Equipment donated the front end loader lease. Visit www.ohiocattle. org for more information on member benefits. v Transfer

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Young Cattlemen’s Conference Shaping the Future of the Industry

Young Cattlemen’s Conference participants enjoyed the opportunity to learn about issues in the beef industry at the Ohio State House. Pictured back row from left: Allen Gahler, Ottawa County; Seth Miller, Williams County; Travis Spicer, Shelby County; and Dan Wagner, Crawford County. Middle row from left: Bob Savage, Stark County; Cliff Riehm, Gallia County; and Justin Esselburn, Wayne County. Pictured front row from left: Christy Savage, Stark County; Tiffany Sanders, Gallia County; and Gwen Crowe, Montgomery County.

he 2013 Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) hosted 10 cattlemen and women for a 3-day leadership development program in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 22-24. The conference was made possible by Farm Credit Mid-America, Ohio Soybean Council and Steve R. Rauch. YCC kicked off Thursday evening at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus with a beef dinner and participants were present for the 2013 Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show carcass contest awards presentation. Guest speaker, Dr. Ronald Kensinger, The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences Chair, discussed the importance of cattlemen working together, the value of new technologies in beef production and the need for transparency in consumer communication. 30 x Ohio Cattleman x Late Fall Issue 2013

Friday morning at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) office, attendees participated in a spokesperson training program by Daren Williams, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Communications. Williams led participants through mock media interviews and provided them with the tools necessary to effectively share their story with consumer audiences. They also heard from OCA staff on the value of membership and the roles that OCA plays in legislative and regulatory issues. Following lunch, participants traveled to the Ohio State House where they met with Representative Gary Scherer (92nd District). Rep. Scherer spoke about current Ohio legislation affecting the beef cattle industry and answered questions from the group.

YCC participants attended Beef Night at the Ballpark with the Columbus Clippers on Friday evening. They spoke with attendees about beef production and passed out recipes and giveaway items prior to taking in the game at Huntington Park. Saturday morning was spent with Dr. Henry Zerby, Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences, in a Mini-BEEF 509 class. Dr. Zerby provided hands-on learning on how meat is graded, fabrication of wholesale and retail cuts, and other issues that can affect beef quality and pricing. Participants also viewed champion carcasses from the 2013 Ohio State Fair. A special tour of the Ohio State University Football Complex was a highlight of the program thanks to a continuing relationship between OCA and the OSU football team. OCA an-

Participants practiced what they learned by talking with consumers at the Columbus Clippers game during Beef Night at the Ball Park on Friday evening.

Participants toured the Ohio State House and had the opportunity to speak with Representative Gary Scherer.

A session at OSU offered a mini Beef 509 class.

nually prepares and serves beef for the Champions Dinner and OSU Coaches Dinner. Participants learned about the history of OSU football and walked through training and practice facilities. YCC concluded with a discussion led by Ohio Beef Council staff regarding its role in checkoff collection and beef promotional efforts in Ohio and a “State of the Industry” podcast provided by John Grimes, Ohio State University Extension Beef Coordinator, that tackled a variety of factors contributing to the current state of the industry and predictions for the future market outlook. The purpose of the YCC is to offer emerging Ohio beef industry leaders and young producers the opportunity to build their own leadership skills as they network with beef industry leaders, government officials, businesses and media. v

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Ohio CattleWomen Update

By Kayla Alexander, Ohio CattleWomen President

It’s Feeding Time As harvest quickly gets under way I sit back and think about what it is that harvest does. For many of us it means more time on the road to and from work for one of two reasons: 1). Your vehicle runs 25 mph at top road speeds; or 2). You are stuck behind one of these speed demons. Please be cautious and respectful no matter which of these terms fits you, it is feeding time. Harvest is the time of year when farmers bring in the fruits of their labor to help feed the world. Whether the crop is chopped, put on bank to be used as a feed for livestock or sent on into the world food supply, it is time to feed the world. It’s also that time when your teachers are getting the next generation settled into a schedule, the holidays are done for a little while and now it is time to feed young brains. September is National Hunger Awareness Month, feedingamerica.org put out a release on Sept. 5, stating that nearly sixteen-million children in America alone face hunger. This staggering number comes out to more than one in five children — a very sad fact to face. It is making the job of the teacher much harder too. According to the same media release from Feeding America, “Good nutrition is important in establishing a good foundation that has implications for a child’s future physical and mental health, academic achievement, and economic productivity.”

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How can we help with feeding time? Support your local teachers and direct them to the Ohio’s Beef Council’s website at www.ohiobeef.org. This site is full of fun educational items that will meet the standards required for their curriculums. I recently read a post from Ms. Warner, an agriculture teacher at Edgewood / Butler Tech High School in Trenton, Ohio, in which she wrote, “As an Ag teacher, I am required to attend a meeting twice a year where we hear about initiatives in education...state mandates, standardized testing, teacher evaluation, etc. I always leave the meeting feeling completely overwhelmed and wondering how I’ll ever be able to keep up, or if I should just hang it up and find a new job. I felt the same when I left the meeting tonight. But, when I got back to school tonight I found that some ‘Lowe’s Heroes’ had been in my room while I was gone. They assembled several things in my shop and animal lab, and left behind a ton of supplies and equipment to run my greenhouse this year! I really needed to feel some support tonight....THANK YOU to the Hamilton Lowe’s store and the Lowe’s Heroes who made this happen!” Thank you to Ms. Warner and all of the other teachers out there that are helping with feeding time, past and present. Without you we wouldn’t have the farmers, scientists, engineers, agronomists and many others needed in our industry that produces the food to feed the world. If you learned something today thank a teacher, if you ate something today thank a farmer, and remember you are never too old or too young to be learning something. It keeps the mind sharp and young. Learn more ways to help by contacting the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association today at www.ohiocattlewomen.com or ohiocattlewomen@gmail.com, and find out ways to get involved. From our farms to yours, we wish a safe and prosperous harvest and school year. v

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complete & total dispersal Sunday • October 20, 2013 at the Farm, Near Wooster, OhiO Equipment Sells at 10 a.m. 130 Angus Sell at 12:30 p.m. Meadow Lane Ann T812 AMF-NHF

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On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, DVM

A Diesel Wreck

t’s been said, “Free advice is always worth more than advice you have to pay for.” Barb said she remembered a time when farmers used what we call today “alternative medicine” on themselves and their animals. They had lots of uncles, medicine men and quacks to seek advice from. One gave himself a cow dose of penicillin and another one poured Coppertox on a sore. They both survived. Then there was the story from the old days, about the two brothers whose dad bought a 700-lb Brahma bull at the sale in Eau Claire. On arrival at the farm, Dad diagnosed that the critter had lice. Lots of us save our used motor oil for a variety of uses; on the gravel drive, painting corrals, warts or cat repulser. He told the boys to “oil him down.” Junior, the older brother, couldn’t find any motor oil, they’d used it up on an ol’ pony treating him for thrush. Looking around for a medical substitute he laid eyes on the big diesel tank. He reasoned that diesel is an oil, or a product of oil and thus, would be as good as used motor oil for louse treatment. He instructed his younger brother to pour a pint into their hand sprayer and spray the bull thoroughly. An hour later Dad came up from the corral and asked, “What’s wrong with the new bull?” Junior allowed he had put oil on him, just like they’d been ordered, then added that it was diesel. They all went down to examine the bull and he looked like he had been rained on with black molasses! The poor bull was breathing in gasps and was weaving. “We got to get that off him!” said Dad, alarmed. The boys lead the bull over to the spigot, got buckets and a hose and, as Dad watched, they began the bull wash. Mom had a bottle of Dawn dish soap. They hosed and scrubbed and rubbed and sprayed for an hour until the bull began to recover, then did another 30 minutes to be sure. When they finished, according to Dad, the bull looked cleaner and calmer. He still smelled like diesel so they powdered him with Johnson’s Baby Powder. He smelled like a newborn when they finally were done! The bull survived his bout with ‘alternative medicine.’ Six months went by. He now weighed over 1000 lbs and was sleek and fat. They sold him to a local rodeo producer and told him the infamous “Lice Treatment” story. You can guess what they named him. “And now, out of chute #2 rodeo’s answer to the Dodge 2500 6-Cylinder Cummins Turbo, the one and only Diesel Dawn!” v www.baxterblack.com

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Ohio’s Premier BRED, Born & Raised Steer and Heifer Youth Event Hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair

Best of the Buckeye Program Sponsors Program The Best of the Buckeye program will recognize the top placing Ohio calves in each breed division at the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair along with the exhibitors and breeders. Best of the Buckeye calves may be exhibited at both the Ohio Beef Expo and Ohio State Fair or either show. Best of the Buckeye premiums are paid at each show. Note: Best of the Buckeye is a separate program from the OCA BEST Program, however BEST participants are encouraged to nominate qualifying cattle for Best of the Buckeye.

MISSION To promote the exhibition of Ohio bred & born and registered steers and heifers. To recognize the top Ohio bred, born & raised steers and heifers and the breeders in each breed division at the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair.

Program Goals • Provide Ohio seedstock breeders with an enhanced marketing opportunity for Ohio bred & born and registered steers and heifers. • Create a source of more moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige. • Attract new participants interested in showing at the Ohio Beef Expo and/or the Ohio State Fair.

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Heifer Division

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steer Division

Who is Eligible? Registered cattle that were calved in Ohio. ET calves and calves out of purchased bred heifers / cows are eligible if they were purchased from and in state breeder and calved in Ohio. Breeders and exhibitors must be OCA members and in good standing with OCA to be eligible. Exhibitors must meet the age requirements for the Ohio Beef Expo and Ohio State Fair Jr. Shows and be an Ohio resident.

Nomination Process Cattle must be registered and the breeder of the registered animal must pay a one-time per animal nomination fee. Cattle that are nominated prior to the Ohio Beef Expo by January 15, 2014 and prior to the Ohio State Fair by June 20, 2014 will incur a $25 per head nomination fee. Breeders will have the opportunity to nominate cattle through check-in at the Ohio Beef Expo and at the Ohio State Fair at an increased nomination fee of $50 per head. Breeders must complete a nomination form and sign an affadavit verifying Best of the Buckeye eligibility. Completed early entry nomination forms may be returned to the OCA office. For nomination forms contact OCA or visit www.ohiocattle.org. Animals nominated for Best of the Buckeye will also need to be entered in the Ohio Beef Expo and Ohio State Fair junior shows.

Premiums The Ohio Beef Expo and Ohio State Fair will pick the top 3 heifers and steers in each breed division for the Best of the Buckeye program with sponsorships adding additional premiums to the top 3 Best of the Buckeye cattle in each division, Champion-$300, Reserve-$200 and 3rd-$100. Breed Association premiums will be added to the minimum Best of the Buckeye payouts with the understanding the top placing Best of the Buckeye animal in each division will be capped at a premium payout total of $1,500 from the Best of the Buckeye payouts (not including host show premiums). Individuals may also donate to the Best of the Buckeye program through their Ohio breed association. Best of the Buckeye placings will coincide with the show’s class placings. The top 3 animals from each class will come back immediately following the breed’s final drive to show for the Best of the Buckeye final drive.

SCHOLARSHIPS The Best of the Buckeye program will offer twenty (20) $500 scholarship opportunities for Best of the Buckeye participants to offset the cost of purchasing, raising and exhibiting a Best of the Buckeye nominated calf awarded based on show experience and need. The applications for this can be found on the OCA website and will be due on December 2, 2013 and scholarship recipients will be notified in January 2014. The program will also offer academic scholarships to high school juniors and seniors pursuing a post-high school degree that will be based on academics and extracurricular activities. All scholarship applicants will also be required to submit an essay along with their scholarship application. The scholarship essay topic will be predetermined and posted on the OCA website. The scholarship deadline will be June 15, 2014 and will be presented at the Ohio State Fair.

County Cattle Call Fairfield County

Fairfield County Cattlemen helped to celebrate local agriculture on Sept. 5 by participating in The Taste of Fairfield County which provides a â&#x20AC;&#x153;taste of the

harvest" and the wholesome products created and marketed by local farmers. This year's event was hosted by Ruff's Seed Farm near Amanda and featured the popular Cattlemen's Beef Sundae, complete with mashed potatoes, vegetables and topped off with sirloin beef tips smothered in gravy.

Morrow County

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fairgrounds where the Cattlemen sell and promote beef. The Cattlemen also promote beef through a food stand for 3-5 additional events per year in Morrow and the surrounding counties. In addition to the food stand, the Cattlemen also host an annual banquet and auction. These events help the Morrow Cattlemen fund $3,000 in annual scholarships, queen/princess expenses and scholarship, donations to our local Hospice organization, Morrow County food pantry, Flying Horse Farms and the Ohio State Fair Youth Choir on an annual basis; as well as many other community contributions throughout the year. At the county fair the Cattlemen also try to increase the base bid for the lower selling feeders and steers. v

In 2013 the Morrow County Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association opened a new food stand at the county fairgrounds. The new stand will allow the Cattlemen to reduce rental costs for the 6-7 events held at the

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Nov. 2

Harrod, Ohio

5:30 p.m. EST â&#x201D;&#x201A; At the farm

Bred to I Da Man

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Sires Represented: High Regard, Optimus Prime, Driver, I-80, Heat Wave, Hard Whiskey, Make It Rain, Whizard, Sooner, Predator and Steel Force! 40 x Ohio Cattleman x Late Fall Issue 2013

Troy & Randy Jones P.O. Box 127 - Harrod, OH (h) 419-648-9196 (o) 419-648-9967 (c) 419-230-8675 jonesshowcattle@watchtv.net www.jonesshowcattle.com

Sale managed by: Bob - 309.337.1404 Nick - 309.337.6404

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Parting Shots Pictures from recent OCA Activities

Advertisers’ Index Adams Family Show Cattle................................ 18 American Angus Association ........................... 28 Best of Both Worlds Sale................................... 14 Buckeye Herefords............................................. 33 Champion Hill Sale............................................. 43 Clonch Limousin................................................. 33 COBA/Select Sires................................................9 Crystalyx............................................................. 20 Freeze Farms...................................................... 33 Gateway Regional Bred Heifer Sale.................. 39 High Standards Female Sale............................. 40 Highland Livestock Supply................................ 24 J&L Cattle Services & Guests Sale................... 26 Kalmbach Feeds................................................. 44 Karr Farms.......................................................... 32 Kent........................................................................2 Meadow Lane Angus Dispersal......................... 34

Above: Elizabeth Harsh, OCA Executive Director, speaks with Dave Russell, Brownfield Ag News, on the Ohio Beef Checkoff referendum at Farm Science Review. Right: Farm Science Review attendees young and old had the opportunity to view the New Holland tractor being raffled off by OCA.

MH Eby...................................................................5 Multimin USA...................................................... 16 Novak Town Line Farm.................................29, 33 OCA Replacement Female Sale........................ 33 O’Connor Farms.................................................. 33 Left: OCA Allied Industry Council members set up booths in the OCA tent at Farm Science Review and spoke with numerous cattlemen about their products. Below: The OCA Roundup Saturday evening social at Belmont County Fairgrounds saw a strong attendance from cattlemen.

Ohio Beef Council............................................... 35 Partners in Performance Female Sale............. 37 PBS Animal Health............................................. 33 Reed & Baur Insurance...................................... 13 Saltwell Western Store...................................... 36 Stone Gate Farms Annual Fale Sale..................17 Tara Verde Farms................................................ 33 Thompson ET Services....................................... 29 Townsend’s Sales............................................... 36 Tri-State Elite VII Sale........................................ 12

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Young Cattlemen’s Conference participants intereacted with consumers at the Columbus Clippers game, sharing information about beef in a healthy diet. 42 x Ohio Cattleman x Late Fall Issue 2013

Call Stephanie Sindel at the OCA Office to place an ad. 614-873-6736 OCA staff attended the Jackson Beef and Forage Field Night hosted at the Jackson Agricultural Research Station.

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Kalmbach. Each day we work to create top quality feeds and supplements that will meet your needs in every facet of the beef industry.

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• 15% Calf Creep Feed • 12% Beef Starter Blend • Show Calf Accelerator • Sale Maker • 1/3-1/3-1/3 Blend • Heifer Developer Blend •10% Corn Blend 10% Barley Blend • Hold ‘Em

Supplements Available

• Show Cattle Advantage • Show Star • Revolution w/OptaflexxTM • Fill ‘Er Up Show

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Kalmbach Customer Service • (888) 771-1250 • 7148 State Highway 199, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351

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