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34 Features 16 Annual OCA Awards/Scholarships

50 BEST Stockmanship Results

24 Ohio and the Value of the Beef Checkoff

56 Industry Excellence Award

34 2021 Ohio Beef Expo

60 Mycotoxin Effects in Beef Cattle

44 Seedstock Producer of the Year

62 Methane - A Black Eye for the Cattle Industry? Or Not?

48 BEST Program Community Service

Editorial

News & Notes

Reference

Harsh Realities

OCA News

Allied Industry Council

OCA News & Views

Ohio Beef Council News

Calendar of Events

Forage Corner

26 Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

OCA Committees

Parting Shots

Advertisers’ Index

14 On the Edge of Common Sense 32

The Ruff Review

Beef Briefs

Breed News

NCBA News

On the Cover Photo taken by Sarah Millikan, OCA intern. Expo Issue 2021 | Ohio Cattleman | 3

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OCA Staff Elizabeth Harsh Executive Director Ron Windnagel Director of Accounting & Operations Hanna Fosbrink Manager of Communications & Managing Editor Ashley Dentinger Manager of Consumer Programs & Digital Marketing Bailey Eberhart Manager of Member Services Karigan Blue BEST Program Coordinator Tiffany Arnett Administrative Assistant 4 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

Harsh Realities By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

CATTLE CARE AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS PERSEVERE For the last couple of weeks social media has been full of posts reminding readers that cattle farmers are still caring for their animals even in frigid temperatures and snowy conditions. The point being cattle producers can’t call off when there is bad weather, a thought that probably never even crosses the minds of most. Given the cold temps of late though I find myself being thankful for some early calving cows, even if it includes a set of twins and a handful of first calf heifers. While it has taken more effort to get them started nursing on their own, at least they arrived a week ahead of the even colder subzero nights. Cold weather comes with its share of difficulties, but most cattle producers will still take it over mud when feeding and calving cows. And it is February in Ohio so we can expect to have one or the other. February also brings a ramp up of activity at the Statehouse as Ohio’s newly sworn-in members of the legislature settle into their committee assignments for this session. Work on the state’s 2022-2023 operating budget also gets kicked into higher gear with the recent introduction of Governor DeWine’s recommended budget. Agriculture is such a small part of the state’s overall budget, but despite Ag’s share of the pie, there are items of very significant importance that OCA advocates for on behalf of cattlemen. These include the College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Extension and Research budget lines. Funding is necessary for the College of Veterinary Medicine, the state’s only veterinary medical college, which graduates more than 80% of Ohio veterinarians. H2Ohio funding is critically important to assist with water quality improvement programs, as is support for Ohio’s Soil & Water conservation efforts. Adequate funding for the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s meat inspection program and the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) are vitally important to maintain a healthy and growing livestock industry in the state. Funding for the Ohio Expositions Commission and the Ohio Expo Center are also important as the Expo Center reopens for business and the Ohio State Fair following the pandemic. OCA will continue to monitor and engage on these issues and others as the budget process continues. We know cattle harvesting facilities cannot operate without the necessary meat inspection personnel. But just as important and a top priority for OCA is the serious need for more harvesting facilities across the state. The shortage of packing plants has existed for a while but was made even greater by the pandemic. Recently the board of directors created a work group to address this need and engage with others to identify solutions to the problem. The dramatic increase in wait time to schedule cattle for processing is impeding industry growth as cattle families try to meet surging consumer demand and create business opportunities for the farm’s next generation. Hopefully, warmer temperatures will greet the upcoming Ohio Beef Expo in mid-March. In addition to the seedstock sales, retail trade show and youth show, the Expo also provides an opportunity for OCA members to discuss issues like the lack of cattle harvesting facilities and many others. Unfortunately, the pandemic has prevented many of these important discussions from taking place in the last year. While we all long to return to more normal events, COVID safety precautions will require that the Ohio Beef Expo look a bit different this year. But with any luck we can all agree that different is far better than not at all.

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OCA Officers

President • Aaron Arnett 614-947-9931, aaronarnett16@gmail.com Vice President • Kyle Walls 740-485-7775, kylemwalls@gmail.com Treasurer • Linde Sutherly 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com Past President • Sasha Rittenhouse 937-215-1415, hotcattle@hotmail.com

OCA Directors

Tom Karr Director At-Large Pomeroy • Term expires 2021 740-597-9900, tom@karrcontracting.com Bill Tom Director At-Large Washington C.H. • Term expires 2023 937-694-5378, btom@uproducers.com J.L. Draganic Director At-Large Wakeman • Term expires 2022 440-821-6576, paintcreekcattle@gmail.com Jaymes Maciejewski District 1 New Bavaria• Term expires 2023 309-222-0850, jaymes.maciejewski@gmail.com Kelvin Egner District 2 Shelby • Term expires 2021 419-295-6089, kjegner@hotmail.com John Ferguson District 3 Chardon • Term expires 2022 440-478-0782, john@fergusonshowcattle.com Mark Goecke District 4 Spencerville • Term expires 2023 419-233-3101, goeckefarms@gmail.com Frank Phelps District 5 Belle Center • Term expires 2021 937-539-1442, frankph@watchtv.net Pam Haley District 6 West Salem • Term expires 2022 419-853-4657, phaley@haley-farms.com Brad Thornburg District 7 Barnesville • Term expires 2023 740-310-9196, thornburgcattle@yahoo.com Linde Sutherly District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2021 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com Jim Jepsen District 9 Amanda • Term expires 2022 614-560-5919, jepsen.drfarms@gmail.com Sarah Ison District 10 Moscow • Term expires 2023 513-314-5382, sarah.ison01@gmail.com Lindsey Hall District 11 Hillsboro • Term expires 2021 937-763-8115, lindseycgrimes@gmail.com Luke Vollborn • District 12 Bidwell • Term expires 2022 740-441-5740, vollborncattle@yahoo.com 6 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

OCA News & Views By Aaron Arnett, OCA President

BUSY START TO 2021 & LOOKING AHEAD If you are anything like our area of Ohio, you have already experienced a significant dose of winter, more so than we have seen in the past several years. While most of us are happy to trade mud for frozen ground, the cold temperatures have also caused an increase in snowfall and feed consumption by our livestock. The good news is spring is just around the corner and we are excited to help welcome it with the 2021 Ohio Beef Expo. As many of you know, the Ohio Beef Expo is the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s signature event that has grown into one of the largest celebrations of beef industry in the Midwest during its 30+ year history. While the Expo won’t look entirely the same this year as in the past, our team has been working hard to prepare a highly successful event conducted in a safe manner, aligned with state and local regulations. There will be something for everyone interested in beef cattle to see, learn, and participate in as we represent all facets of the industry with the trade show, breed shows and sales, and competitive youth events. One of the things I have always enjoyed about Ohio’s beef industry is the diversity in types of cattle operations and cattle people across our state. This variety has always been apparent at the Ohio Beef Expo and we look forward to showcasing it once again during this year’s event in Columbus. Please look for event details and schedules throughout this edition of the Ohio Cattleman magazine, on our website at ohiobeefexpo.com and through our social media platforms. We hit the ground running in 2021 with active OCA staff, board committees and other volunteers working on a variety of interests to protect and cultivate the long-term sustainability of Ohio’s beef cattle industry. As I write this column, several of our board members have just participated in NCBA’s Winter Business Meeting where they represented Ohio in several policy committee meetings including Live Cattle Marketing, Cattle Health and Well Being, Property Rights and Environmental Management, International Trade, Ag & Food Policy and several others. I am very proud of the skill sets and industry experience represented on the OCA board and thank each member for their contributions in representing our state’s best interests in this NCBA meeting. Recently I attended the OCA BEST sanctioned show held in Marion County. Like the other BEST shows, I was impressed at the record turnout of young exhibitors and their families who chose to spend their time and resources at our shows, competing at a high level during a challenging time. We know that families have a choice about where they invest their time and youth development resources and we are sincerely appreciative for the overwhelming participation in BEST shows. Thank you! As we look to ahead to warmer temperatures and green grass, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, our board of directors, and our talented staff with any questions, feedback, or suggestions for the betterment. We enjoy hearing from you and hope to see you soon.

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Forage Corner Chris Penrose, Extension Educator, OSU Extension, Morgan County

TIMELY FROST SEEDING IMPROVES PASTURE, HAY STANDS! Over the years, I have frequently discussed the merits of frost seeding. We are at the point of the winter that daily average temperatures are rising and the days are getting noticeably longer. Most of you have heard the “old timers” say that it melts a little bit every day in February and I can only remember a couple exceptions to that statement over the years. The freezing and thawing we can expect over the next few weeks is what gives frost seeding a great chance to work. Frost seeding is a low cost, higher risk way to establish new forages in existing fields by spreading seed over the field and letting the freezing and thawing action of the soil allow the seed to make “seed to soil” contact and thus, successfully germinate. When you see soils “honeycombed” in the morning from a hard frost, or heaved up from a freeze, seed that was spread on that soil has a great chance to make seed to soil contact as the soil thaws. One of the biggest reasons frost seeding fails is people wait too late to frost seed and the seed never makes good contact with the soil. I have heard some say that they like to “overseed” or just spread seed over an established stand. Let’s face it, if the seed does not land on the soil but rests on existing living or dead vegetation, it does not have a chance to successfully germinate: you need exposed soil. There are still a few weeks to assess and seed potential fields. I am especially fond of frost seeding endophyte infected fescue fields where producers have issues with cattle grazing them during the summer. If you can get cattle to graze these fields in the winter, the quality and palatability is actually good, and in many cases, better than hay you may be feeding. The endophyte levels are very low in winter and the quality is maintained better than other forages. I actually have one predominately

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fescue field still stockpiled to turn cows ready to calve into in two weeks. This provides good feed and a thick sod. If you have a field you want to frost seed, if possible, abuse the field without causing environmental issues, break up the sod and expose the soil. Once that is done, go ahead and frost seed. We will rapidly run out of time for a likely successful seeding, so start as soon as possible. Typically you can start at the beginning of February through mid-March. My opinion is that once we get into March, the chance of success begins to decline depending on the weather. The age-old question is what to plant. The seed that has the best chance to germinate and become established is red clover. For years I recommended medium red clover but I am now convinced that that no matter what we plant, use improved varieties. Advancement in genetics is amazing. Numerous studies confirm that our improved varieties will last several years longer in most conditions. Forage trials at OSU show there are several red clover varieties that have high yields and stand percentages 60% or greater after four years. These are more expensive varieties than some of the common, shorter-lived varieties, but I think it is worth it. Red clover is a heavy round seed that has a better chance of making soil contact than a light flatter seed. Dr. Garry Lacefield, retired Extension Forage Specialist from University of Kentucky says that clovers, seeded in the right conditions will germinate most years. Grasses are more “hit or miss” germinating about half of the time. With alfalfa, the odds are even less. Frost seeding alfalfa into an alfalfa stand rarely works as existing alfalfa is toxic to new plants. If an alfalfa field is starting to thin out, an option to extend the life of the stand would be to frost seed red clover. Another reason to plant clover, especially red clover is the high seedling

vigor. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and fertility conditions and is more drought tolerant than white clover. The advantage of frost seeding a legume like red clover is that legumes “fix” nitrogen typically in excess of their own needs, providing added fertility to other plants. Once legumes become established in a stand of grass and compose 25-30 % of the stand, there is no need to provide additional nitrogen, reducing fertility costs. If you choose to frost seed grass, which will do best? Studies by Dan Undersander, Forage Specialist from University of Wisconsin indicate that perennial ryegrass will do best (note that it grows best in Ohio north of I-70), followed by orchardgrass, then timothy. Other studies note that annual ryegrass will work well compared to other grasses. Some other tips to help succeed include mixing with granular fertilizer when you spread the seed. The coarse fertilizer, when mixed with clover seed will “scour” the seed coat and help in germination. Keep in mind that when you use a broadcast spreader, the fertilizer will travel twice as far as seed, so plan accordingly unless you want a striped field of clover. Over the years, I have heard people applying anywhere from 2-10 pounds of clover seed per acre with the lower amount applied more frequently. Finally, grasses tend to grow earlier in the spring than legumes so where available, you could consider a light, early grazing of the grass as the clovers try to get established. You may lose some clover from the cattle trampling some new seedings, but if done right, you will set back the grass and allow the remaining clovers to establish while the grasses recover from the grazing. If you have fields with exposed soils and get the seed on early enough, I like your odds of a successful frost seeding.

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OCA News OCA WELCOMES NEW STAFF

Bailey Eberhart Manager of Member Services

Tiffany Arnett Administrative Assistant

Bailey Eberhart of Cadiz, Ohio was recently hired as the Manager of Member Services for OCA. He is a 2020 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in agribusiness and applied economics and a minor in meat science. Raised in Harrison County, Eberhart served as an Ohio FFA state officer in 2018-2019. He completed internships with Tyson Foods, Inc., the Ohio State Swine Facility and Cargill, Inc. Animal

Nutrition. He also participated in the OCA BEST youth development program. Eberhart’s responsibilities include development and implementation of OCA’s membership marketing program and member services. Eberhart will also plan producer education programs through the Cattlemen’s Academy and revenue development activities including advertising sales for the association.

Tiffany Arnett of Urbana, Ohio recently joined the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) and OCA staff as the Administrative Assistant. Prior to this she worked for 25 years at Yaskawa Motoman of Miamisburg, Ohio her most recent position being Purchasing Coordinator. Arnett volunteers as a Champaign County 4-H advisor and as president of the Graham Athletic Boost-

ers. The Arnett family are OCA members and participate in the OCA BEST youth development program. Arnett’s responsibilities include membership processing, customer service and administrative duties, as well as Beef Council and Cattlemen’s program and event support.

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OCA News OCA & OBC INTRODUCE SPRING INTERNS

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Sarah Millikan is serving as the Youth Activities Intern. She is the daughter of Scott and Suzanne Millikan of Henry County, where she grew up on her family’s Angus cattle operation, Highland Angus II. She is also involved in the Ohio and National Junior Angus Association. Millikan is a freshman at The Ohio State University - Agricultural Technical Institute, where she is majoring in agri-

science education, with hopes of becoming a high school agriscience teacher and FFA advisor. Her main responsibilities include coordinating the Junior Show at the Ohio Beef Expo and interacting with youth at BEST shows and all other youth activities throughout the season.

Cheyenne Wagner is serving as the Public Relations Intern. She is the daughter of Mike and Kim Wagner of Muskingum County. Wagner will graduate in Spring 2021 from The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in agricultural communications and minoring in history and agribusiness. As a Buckeye, she enjoys being involved in Alpha Sigma Upsilon, Collegiate 4-H, Saddle & Sirloin, Collegiate Farm Bureau

and Towers Agricultural Honorary. Wagner grew up in Woodsfield, Ohio, where she immersed herself in 4-H experiences. Her main responsibilities throughout her internship include graphic design, social media and event photography. She will assist in writing press releases and contributing to the production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine.

Joanna Frankenberg is serving as the Industry Relations and Member Services Intern. She is the daughter of Steve and Kathy Frankenberg of Auglaize County, where she was raised on her family’s third generation dairy farm and immersed herself in 4-H and FFA experiences. Frankenberg is a junior at The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in agricultural communications and minoring in agribusiness. As a Buckeye,

Lindsay Weickert is serving as the Beef Improvement and Member Services Intern. She is the daughter of Scott and Kelly Weickert of Sandusky County, where her family raises and shows cattle at various levels of competition. Weickert is a junior at The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in agribusiness and applied economics and minoring in animal science. As a Buckeye,

Frankenberg enjoys being involved in Sigma Alpha, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow club and is a CFAES Peer Mentor. Her main responsibilities include assisting the execution of the Ohio Beef Expo’s Trade Show and Genetic Pathway, coordinating OCA’s membership recruitment efforts, working with county cattlemen associations and collaborating with youth at the BEST shows.

she enjoys being involved in Sigma Alpha and Saddle & Sirloin. Her main responsibilities include assisting in the execution of the Ohio Beef Expo, coordination of the breed shows and sales, coordinating OCA’s membership recruitment efforts, working with county cattlemen associations and collaborating with youth at the BEST shows.

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On the Edge of Common Sense By Baxter Black, DVM

IF HEREFORDS WERE BLACK If Herefords were black and Angus were red would breeders of Herefords breed Angus instead? I mean, would the people who bred Herefords first be now breeding Angus if things were reversed. Or would they be loyal to red, white and true To color of cowlick be always true blue? If such were the case would they dis all the blacks, Tell jokes about prolapse, compare them to Yaks More suited for saddle or wearin’ a yoke Than stubbornly breeding until they go broke. And those of the Aberdeen Angus cartel, would they tout maternal endowments, as well, Promoting their native resistence to thorns, while cursing as mutants those not sprouting horns. Just draggin’ their sheath through the cheatgrass and burrs like leaky ol’ bass boats nobody insures. Debate would rage on like it does anyway if South had worn blue or the North had worn gray, Or if Henry Ford had been Hank Chevrolet You’d still be a Ford man... or would you, today? So if Herefords were black and Angus were red would breeders of Herefords breed Angus instead? The question begs deep philosophical thought but don’t get disgruntled or get overwrought The breeders of purebreds run true to the grain And efforts to change them would just be in vain And not ‘cause they think other cattle are bad “I’m stickin’ with this one, ‘cause that’s what Dad had.” www.baxterblack.com

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Although Ohio’s cattle industry was unable to celebrate in person at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, the 2021 award winners, scholarship recipients and Top Hand recruiters are still being celebrated for their achievements. Each year OCA awards seven distinguished individuals and organizations for their achievements and leadership within Ohio’s cattle industry. COMMERCIAL CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR – SHUGERT FARMS, ST. CLAIRSVILLE The Commercial Cattleman of the Year Award is presented to Ohio farms who have demonstrated success through their commercial cattle operations. These farms utilize performance information and the latest technologies available to increase the predictability of the cattle they raise, in addition to maintaining a continued focus on meeting and exceeding the expectations of beef consumers. Bob Shugert operates Shugert farms alongside his brother Dwight Shugert and partners Steve and Stephanie Harris. Over the years the farm has grown and today spreads over two states and several counties where they run 2,500 head of cattle. This award was sponsored by the Ohio Angus Association. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD – TURNER SHORTHORNS, SOMERSET The Environmental Stewardship Award is presented to Ohio farms who have demonstrated a strong commitment to being good stewards of their land, water and air resources, livestock and operate their farms in a sustainable manner. Recipients implement best practices to control water run-off, reduce damage in high-traffic feeding/watering areas, exercise good pasture management, preserve woodlands and provide for wildlife. They often partner with government entities to implement conservation measures. Dr. Thomas B. and Susie Turner are the owners and labor force behind their 60 head Shorthorn cattle operation. The couple raise their cattle on a 215 acre reclaimed silica mine where they work diligently to find solutions for the challenges they face with erosion. This award was sponsored by the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association.

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OUTSTANDING COUNTY AWARD – FAIRFIELD COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION The Outstanding County award is OCA’s opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievement, industry education and consumer promotion efforts of counties from across the state. Activities, participation in OCA events, communication efforts, support of industry youth and a cohesive partnership are all areas of focus for award recognition. The Fairfield County Cattlemen’s Association prioritizes their youth development programs and fundraisers. Each year, they award multiple scholarships, sponsor a pee wee showmanship class and host a carcass contest. A recipient of one of their scholarships, Desirae Logsdon, went on to become the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen. The group is well-known in the community for their educational and beef promotional efforts, including the annual chili cook off. This award was sponsored by Ohio Corn & Wheat.

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INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD – GENE ROWE, NEW PARIS The Industry Excellence Award is presented to beef producers who have worked over a period of years for the betterment of Ohio’s beef industry. Recipients are those that have contributed as a volunteer/leader to the success of OCA and/ or through their individual cattle operations have been trailblazers for the beef industry creating new paths for other beef producers to follow. Rowe began Rowe Nutrition in 1979 and has expanded into many different avenues over his 42 years of business. Although he started out in the swine industry, a lot of his business now comes from feedlots and show cattle. The business now sells feed to 29 states and delivers to 12. This award was sponsored by Ohio Mid-Eastern Maine-Anjou Association.

SEEDSTOCK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – RAINES FARMS, SEAMAN The Seedstock Producer Award is presented to Ohio farms who have demonstrated breeding success through their registered cattle operations. These farms utilize performance information and the latest technologies available to increase the predictability of the cattle they raise as breeding stock for others, in addition to maintaining a continued focus on meeting and exceeding the expectations of beef consumers. Raines Farms is a diversified operation that has been passed down through multiple generations. Todd Raines runs the operation alongside his father, brother and both of their families. The operation includes 5 acres of greenhouses, 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans, 75 acres of burley tobacco and 300-350 Angus cows marketed as seedstock, freezer beef and finished cattle. This award was sponsored by Adams County Cattlemen’s Association. INDUSTRY SERVICE AWARD – DENNY RUFF, ZANESVILLE The Industry Service Award is presented to those who have contributed to the betterment of Ohio’s beef industry through their careers. Recipients may or may not also be beef producers. The award is presented for efforts made outside, but complementary to beef production. Recipients of the award are selected based on actions they have taken through their career in academia, Extension, government, agri-business, etc. Denny Ruff is the general manager of the Muskingum Livestock Auction Company in Zanesville where he has been involved since 1987. Ruff and his team have worked closely with OCA to host the annual Replacement Female Sale for the past eight years. This award was sponsored by the Livestock Marketing Association and Union Stockyards Co. YOUNG CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR – LINDSEY AND ADAM HALL, HILLSBORO The Young Cattleman Award is presented to individuals or couples, typically under 40 years of age, who have demonstrated the initial stages of a successful beef operation and exhibited leadership potential. The recipient is also OCA’s automatic nominee to participate in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference. Lindsey and Adam Hall raise cattle on Lindsey’s family farm in Hillsboro where they have a 350 head cow-calf operation of Angus, Simmental and SimAngus crosses. The operation has recently expanded with the success of Maplecrest Meats – an online store created to direct market their beef. This award was sponsored by ST Genetics. 18 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

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Along with the seven OCA award winners, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) awarded 22 scholarships to students who are enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. TAGGED FOR GREATNESS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by the sale of Ohio’s beef specialty license plates. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to: Meredith Oglesby, Hillsboro Bo Garcia, Columbus Danielle Leeper, Marysville McKayla Raines, Seaman CATTLEMEN’S COUNTRY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to: Abbiegail Greer, Minerva Olivia Blay, Mogadore Christina Norman, Wauseon Ellie Kidwell, Walhonding CATTLEMEN’S GALA SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by the annual Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser. Twelve $1,000 scholarships were awarded to:

William Small, Gambier Joshua Dickson, St. Louisville Dalton Black, Winchester Keri Felumlee, Newark Sarah Millikan, Napoleon Erin Dilger-Lawrence, Hebron Lana Grover, Hillsboro Chelsea Graham, Frazeysburg Makayla Feldner, Caldwell Taylor Ayars, Irwin Bailey Dusseau, Graytown Mckenzie Riley, Washington C.H. NOAH COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was created in honor of Noah Cox who passed away in May 2017. One $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Owen Brinker, Perrysburg. SALTWELL EXPO SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was made possible by Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke, who donate a percentage of sales generated from the official line of clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo. One $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Dawson Osborn, Lynchburg. Lastly, each year the OCA Membership Committee offers rewards for those who are excelling in recruiting new members. When recruiters reach 5 new OCA members, they will become an OCA Top Hand. OCA Top Hand members receive prizes for their recruitment efforts.

The Top Hand prizes are sponsored by Purina and Quality Liquid Feeds.

2020 OCA TOP HAND MEMBERS Recruited 5-9 members: Becky Vincent, Glen Feichtner, John Ferguson, Tom Karr, Pam Haley, Luke Vollborn Recruited 10-14 members: Troy Jones, Bill Tom, Aaron Arnett, Kyle Walls, JL Draganic, Lindsey Hall, Brad Thornburg Recruited 15-16 members: Kelvin Egner, Sarah Ison, Jim Jepsen, Sasha Rittenhouse Reserve Champion Recruiter: Linde Sutherly, 17 total recruitments Grand Champion Recruiter: Frank Phelps, 20 total recruitments.

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Ohio Beef Council News NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE OBC OPERATING COMMITTEE Ohio Director of Agriculture (ODA) Director Dorothy Pelanda recently announced the following new appointments to the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) Operating Committee. Congratulations to the following: Mandy Bisesi Atterholt, Loudonville; Stephanie Harris, St. Clairsville; Jake Osborn, Lynchburg; and Susie Turner, Somerset. Erin Stickel, Bowling Green was reappointed for a second term. The three-year term began Jan. 1, 2021. At the Jan. board meeting, Stickel was elected Chairman, Bill Sexten, Washington C.H., was elected

Erin Stickel Chairman

Vice-Chairman and Stan Smith, Canal Winchester, was reelected as Treasurer. Becky Reed was elected NCBA Federation Checkoff Director. The following are the retiring Operating Committee members: Henry Bergfeld, Summitville; Mike Carper, Delaware; Jamie Graham, Patriot; and Bev Roe, Hamilton. OBC thanks them for their leadership and service as beef council members. OBC engages with consumers to strengthen the demand for beef and promotes a profitable and growing beef industry. It is part of a coordinated state/national marketing effort

Bill Sexten Vice-Chairman

funded by beef producers through the beef checkoff program. OBC collects the $2 per head beef checkoff each time cattle are sold. Fifty cents of the federal dollar is invested in national beef demand building programs by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. The remaining fifty cents and the state $1 are invested in Ohio by the OBC. The organization is directed by a 15-member Operating Committee of cattlemen appointed by the Ohio Director of Agriculture, representing the state’s beef, dairy and veal producers.

Stan Smith Treasurer

Becky Reed

NCBA Federation Chekoff Director

OBC PARTNERS WITH OSU TO CREATE DIRECT MARKETING TOOLKIT The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) teamed up with the Ohio State University Extension’s Beef Team to develop items for a Direct Marketing Toolkit that consumers can order for free from the OBC website. The toolkit includes a Beef Breakdown pamphlet, beef cuts posters, recipes and more. The Beef Breakdown pamphlet breaks down the different cuts of meat, how many pounds of beef to expect, freezer space needed, cost and all of those frequently asked questions that producers tend to recieve when direct 22 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

marketing their meat to consumers. To order the Direct Marketing Toolkit, go to www.ohiobeef.org, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click “Ohio Beef Council Store.” Pictured to the right is an example of information that is included in the Beef Breakdown pamphlet.

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OTHERS Brisket, Flank and Skirt Steak, Stew Meat, Ground Beef OSU Beef Extension Team beef.osu.edu

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Ohio & the Value of THE BEEF CHECKOFF The CBB is comprised of 101 U.S. beef, dairy, and veal producers, and a handful of importers, a group that also pays into the program. Ohio has one seat on the board, ensuring our voice and perspective are reflected in national programming. This state/national partnership is a key strength, and what makes the Beef Checkoff valuable to Ohio producers.

tion Grants, which allow local organizations to promote and educate on the benefits of beef; build relations with Ohio food bloggers to drive consumers to OhioBeef.org and encourage millennials to cook with beef; and partner with Ohio State Athletics to host Taste & Traditions and the Ohio State 4-Miler race to help keep beef at the center of consumers’ plates.

For a variety of reasons, consumer beef demand plummeted in the U.S. in the 1970s and ‘80s, prompting a group of cattle producers from across the country to look for a way to address the industry’s problems, and to highlight beef ’s strengths as a protein of choice. That grassroots group sought feedback from fellow producers, and what they heard was the desire for a strong state beef council-driven involvement bolstered by widespread national support. Their efforts led to the Beef Checkoff, part of the 1985 Farm Bill. When the referendum was put to the vote, it passed with an impressive 79% of producer support.

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Amidst the turmoil of the past year, certain interest groups have become more vocal in their opposition to the Beef Checkoff. Since the Checkoff works on behalf of cattle producers in our state, the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) wants to ensure our producers know the facts.

A LITTLE HISTORY

Producers wanted a program they could be a part of at both the state and national levels, and that’s what they got—a program focusing wholly on beef promotion, research, and education. This state/national partnership manifests through the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), our stewards of the Checkoff.

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Checkoff-funded programs have evolved dynamically based on producer input and decision-making over the past 35 years. The Beef Checkoff operates within the law under which it was created to provide promotion, research and education about beef. It is not allowed to lobby or get involved with policy issues. To ensure efforts follow the guidelines set forth in the Act and the Order, all program materials are reviewed and approved by the USDA, and every Checkoff dollar is invested with transparency and oversight, which is available to review at the beefboard.org website. In Ohio a $2 per head Beef Checkoff is assessed when cattle are sold creating the council’s resources. The National Beef Checkoff assess a dollar-a-head, where up to half of every dollar stays right here to fund OBC’s own beef-related projects. Over the past year, OBC has used Checkoff funds to support County Beef Promo-

Today, petitioners claim they want Checkoff reform. In reality, they’re trying to eliminate the program. It’s important to know that the current petition does nothing to amend or change the Checkoff. A “yay” vote keeps it; a “nay” vote ends it—and ending the Beef Checkoff ends the nationally funded programming for every state beef council and would ignificantly hinder OBC’s ability to advance initiatives including consumer advertising, marketing partnerships, public relations, research and education on beef for the state of Ohio. As a member of the CBB, we are involved daily with the function, financials, programming, and success of the Beef Checkoff. OBC board members are listed at the bottom of page 26 of this issue and welcome your thoughts and questions. We want every Ohio producer to be involved in our efforts to reach people of all ages about the positive attributes of beef.

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Your Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work Investing in Beef Safety, Nutrition and Promotion BEEF CHECKOFF FEEDS HUNGRY OHIOANS THROUGH THE BEEF FAMILIES CARE FUND

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities across the state in countless ways. In response, the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) established the Beef Families Care fund, a matching program to assist non-profit agricultural groups that are working to provide beef meals and nutrition education to Ohioans in need and encourage beef consumption in local communities throughout 2020. As a result, six groups across the state were able to provide Ohioans in need with over 22,000 pounds of edible beef, totaling approximately 88,000 individual meals served. These incredible efforts were made possible through the Ohio Beef Checkoff program, because of several pandemic-related event cancellations, including the 2020 Ohio State Fair. OBC reallocated these beef checkoff

resources to assist groups who were providing beef nutrition education to local food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and other entities that helped to feed hungry Ohioans.

BEEF CHECKOFF PROMOTION PROVIDES BEEF TO OHIO FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

In December, the Ohio Beef Council hosted a social media holiday giveaway providing five Ohio families with a $200-valued Beef Prize pack courtesy of Ohio’s beef farmers. Entrants were asked to follow the Ohio Beef Council Facebook and Instagram account and provide their contact information to be considered. The randomly selected winners received $150 worth of various cuts of beef, a Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner holiday apron and oven mitt set and other various information on how to cook and prepare beef, courtesy of the Beef Checkoff. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” shared one winner. “I am very excited to try the various cuts. This was such a gift to me and my family. Thank you again for this opportunity.” Overall, 4,777 people entered the contest resulting in over 1,000 new followers to the Ohio Beef Council Facebook as well as an additional 1,000

to the Instagram account, helping reach consumers where they engage online through various social media platforms.

“BEEF BRIEFS” DIETETICS NEWSLETTER LAUNCH

Every other month, OBC’s Registered Dietitian, Anna Gest, will be sending out an e-news letter to health professionals to continue communicating the nutritional benefits of beef. The newsletter features a healthy recipe, upcoming events, a piece of research and a farmer profile to help health professionals better understand the benefits of beef and how their food gets from pasture to plate.

BQA PRESENTATION ABOUT THE CHECKOFF

In January, Executive Director, Elizabeth Harsh gave a presentation on the Beef Checkoff to all BQA Trainers in the state of Ohio during their annual “Train the Trainer” meeting. BQA is one of the largest advancements of the Beef Checkoff, leading to the enhancement of beef quality and improved consumer eating satisfaction – making it key that trainers understand the importance of the checkoff and the resources it provides. BQA Trainers were given information on how the beef checkoff works, who is required to remit and the resources it provides to both producers and consumers.

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: Erin Stickel, Bowling Green, Chairman • Bill Sexten, Washington C.H., Vice Chairman • Stan Smith, Canal Winchester, Treasurer • Mandy Atterholt, Loudonville Dave Felumlee, Newark • Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville • Stephanie Harris, St. Clairsville • Jake Osborn, Lynchburg • Becky Reed, Springfield • Sam Roberts, South Charleston Allan Robison, Cable • Garth Ruff, Malta • Kurt Steiner, Creston • Susie Turner, Somerset • Barb Watts, Alexandria • Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director 26 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

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Beef Briefs IN MEMORIAM

John C. Foltz, passed away Jan. 7, 2021 from complications of COVID-19, with his family at his side. Foltz was a native of Fairfield County and retired as deputy undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and agency administrator. A graduate of The Ohio State University, he also served in positions with the Ohio Department of Agriculture and as the first executive of the Ohio Agribusiness Association.Foltz also held several federally appointed positions in the agriculture field. He was on the USDA Extension and Research Advisory board, council chair for the OARDC Advisory board and president of the Ohio Agricultural Council. He served as chair of the President’s Alumni Advisory Board for OSU. For three terms he was on the High Council of the Fraternity of Alpha Zeta, then went on to become the first President of the National Alpha Zeta Foundation. He most recently served as an ex-officio member of the Farmhouse Foundation Board of Trustees. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service to Agriculture award from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of FAES and the Alpha Tau Zeta Alumni Association Distinguished Service award. Foltz’s agriculture commitment also extended to youth education. He held a number of volunteer leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America, FFA and 4-H. Foltz and his wife Anne successfully led the $15.5 million campaign to construct the 4-H Center at The Ohio State University, the first “green” building on campus. (Bio courtesy of Ohio AgriBusiness Association)

Roy Lee Johnson, 91, of Fredericktown, Ohio passed away Jan. 23, 28 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

2021. He was born in Flushing, Ohio in 1929 and grew up there on the family farm called Mill Brook as a 3rd generation Shorthorn cattle breeder. He and his wife, Frances K. Johnson, their six children and Johnson’s parents moved from Flushing to their Fredericktown farm location in 1967. Known as Lee or R. Lee, he was involved in farming and raising and selling Shorthorn cattle from Mill Brook Farm his entire life. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Johnson and his family showed cattle at many state fairs and National Shows in Chicago, Kansas City, Baltimore, Harrisburg, Houston, Ft. Worth, Louisville, and Denver and even as far away as San Francisco. They exhibited several National Champion bulls and females and were recognized as one of the top Shorthorn breeders in the country over those two decades. They also held cattle sales at their farm in Fredericktown during that time drawing breeders from across the country and promoting the breed. Johnson was actively involved with the Shorthorn Association, acknowledged as a “builder of the breed” served as President of the Ohio Shorthorn Association, and was a longstanding member at the national level. Besides cattle, he also liked draft horses and attending horse pulls in his later years. Johnson is preceded in death by his wife Frances. He is survived by his six grown children and their extended families. A memorial service will be scheduled by the family at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Shorthorn Foundation. The foundation provides youth scholarships, educational programs, and research to improve performance of the Shorthorn breed. Donations can be sent to the Shorthorn Foundation, 1800 Lovers Leap, Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (Tax ID: 36-6221032).

Andrew (Andy) Burl Mayer, 62, of Plain City, Ohio passed away on June 6, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in 1958 in Marysville, Ohio and graduated high school in 1977. Mayer lived out his childhood dream to be a farmer, as he spent his entire life on the family farm in Madison County. He enjoyed the annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Reunion and was a member of the Board of Directors. He took pride in collecting vintage signage, tractors, John Deere equipment and memorabilia. Mayer was a cattle feeder known for finishing black Angus cattle. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Marysville. Contributions in his memory may be made to Loving Care Hospice, 779 London Ave., Marysville, Ohio 43040 or Miami Valley Steam Threshers, P.O. Box 364, Plain City, Ohio 43064.

SELECT SIRES HIRES HAMILTON AS BEEF ACQUISITION AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Reneé Hamilton was recently hired at Select Sires’ beef department as a beef acquisition and product management specialist. Hamilton is working towards her Bachelor of Science in agriculture at The Ohio State University with an anticipated graduation date in December 2022. She started working at Select Sires as a livestock technician in June 2020. As a beef acquisition and product management specialist, Hamilton will provide administrative support to all aspects of Select Sires’ beef program. She will be responsible for genetic contracts and royalty processing, while offering support and resources to Select Sires’ customers and field staff.

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Beef Briefs SHAW WINS NCBA GIVEAWAY

Bill Shaw, OCA and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) member of Logan, Ohio, recently won the grand prize in a Southwest Airlines/NCBA member promotion that includes two e-passes for any Southwest Airlines destination.

U.S. MEAT EXPORT FEDERATION (USMEF) SHARED RECAP OF BEEF EXPORTS IN 2020

Demand for U.S. beef exports proved resilient in most Asian markets in 2020, though with substantial shifts from foodservice to retail in some destinations. The limited labor situation challenged exports of certain items, especially variety meats, although December exports of beef variety meats were the largest since March. U.S. beef exports finished 2020 lower year-over-year, falling 5% in both volume (1.25 million mt) and value ($7.65 billion). But beef exports finished the year with very strong momentum, with fourth quarter volume up 4.5% from 2019 and posting one of the best months on record in December. Beef exports to China were record-large in 2020 and a new volume record was also achieved in Taiwan. Exports to leading market Japan slipped 2% year-over-year to 306,140 mt, with value holding steady at $1.94 billion. Beef muscle cut exports to Japan climbed 5% to 259,412 mt, with value up 1% to $1.57 billion. U.S. beef regained market share in Japan, climbing from 41% in 2019 to 44% in 2020, benefiting from the duty reductions in the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Beef exports to South Korea also held up relatively well, though shipments trailed the 2019 record by 4% at 246,231 mt, valued at $1.72 billion

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(down 6.5%). U.S. beef made substantial market share gains in Korea in 2020, capturing nearly 53% of total imports (up from 51.5% in 2019) and 64% of chilled imports (up from 62%). Korea’s imports of U.S. chilled beef set another new record in 2020, totaling 62,825 mt (up 14.5%). The U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement took effect in March, making beef from a much larger percentage of U.S. cattle eligible for the rapidly growing Chinese market. The U.S. industry capitalized in a big way, with exports quadrupling year-over-year to a record 42,813 mt, valued at $310.2 million (up 260%). Since September, the U.S. has surpassed Australia as the largest supplier of grain-fed beef to China. USMEF is currently forecasting 10 % growth in 2021, which assumes broad based growth in a vast range of markets. The momentum established in 2020 at retail and with the online e-commerce platforms globally, is expected to compliment the return of tourism and foodservice in 2021. That being said USMEF noted that beef can continue to expect COVID-19 induced interruptions as undoubtedly there will be spikes in certain parts of the globe, but given efforts to vaccinate key population centers around the world, there is hope that more stability is in store in 2021 and beyond as compared to 2020.

ALLAN ROBINSON ELECTED REGION I VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION OF STATE BEEF COUNCILS

Allan Robison of Cable, Ohio, was elected Region I Vice President for the Federation of State Beef Councils during the Cattle Industry Winter Business Meeting held virtually, Feb. 3-5, 2021. Robison will represent 17

states during his three-year term. The vision of the Federation of State Beef Councils, a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), is to build beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective state and national Checkoff partnership. It provides a voice and performance vehicle by which producers and qualified state beef councils (SBCs) collectively influence and give direction to the Beef Checkoff. Among other duties, the Regional Vice President works closely with State Beef Councils, coordinates regional activities, facilitates Federation Division regional elections and champions checkoff efforts within the region, especially State Beef Council engagement in the Federation. “I’m looking forward to working with producers in our region’s states and supporting the Federation to build demand for beef,” said Robison. Robison and his family have a cow-calf operation in Champaign County. He has held several industry leadership roles including serving as an officer for the Champaign County Cattlemen’s Association for 12 years. Robison was appointed to the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee in 2016 and is serving in his second term. In this role he has served on the council’s finance and beef and veal marketing plan committees. Robison received the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Young Cattleman of the Year award in 2013, and in 2019 the farm received the OCA Commercial Producer of the Year award. Robison also participated in the 2013 NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Conference & Tour leadership development program. Allan is married to his wife Kelly and together they have two children Noah, 8 and Josie, 5.

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The Ruff Review By Garth Ruff, OSU Extension Beef Cattle Field Specialist

LET’S TALK BULLS Being that this is the Expo issue and breeding season for most of Ohio’s cow herd is around the corner, let’s talk bulls. Making a bull purchase is a herd management decision that should not be taken too lightly as selecting the wrong bull for your operation could result in missed opportunities for increased calf revenue for several years. When discussing bull selection it is important to set some goals for your cow herd in terms of performance, efficiency, and marketing. Often calving ease and performance are the first two criteria that come to mind, because ultimately nobody wants to pull calves, (less of a concern if only breeding mature cows) and here in Ohio most calves are sold at or post weaning across the scales. If you don’t know what selection

criteria are important to your operation, it’s quite possible you may never find the right herd sire. Consider the following when gearing up to purchase your next bull. Understand and Utilize Genetic Information: EPD’s are a great tool in estimating the performance of progeny (calves) of a given sire. When buying young, unproven sires, look at the accuracy of the EPD’s. EPD accuracies improve is a bull has been genomically tested, using a DNA analysis test. Accuracy values represent the relationship between the “estimated” EPD and the “true” EPD of the animal. Values will range numerically from zero to one. An EPD with an accuracy value approaching 1.0, is more likely to represent the true genetic potential of the bull in question. Evaluate the Bulls: I like my bulls to look like bulls. Genetic information can be an extremely useful tool when used in conjunction with visual appraisal. If the bull doesn’t have the conformation, growth, performance, toolbox, and skeletal structure to match what the sale catalog says, or visa versa, there is a risk for losing adaptability and value within a production system. Good EPDs + good visual appraisal = a potential purchase.

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Feet, Legs, and Docility Matter: I’ve been around the stockyards long enough that young bulls get culled for two main reasons; either they have poor foot/leg conformation and have become lame, or they are too crazy to manage. Some breeds have added EPD’s in these traits. Keep in mind that undesirable traits are also passed down to the next generation just as easily as desirable ones. Semen Testing: Not many producers can afford to purchase a bull who has not been semen tested, unless they have a surplus of bull power for every group of cows. Open cows are a profit drain for every cow-calf operation. Even if buying a bull from a neighbor or friend, make sure he has passed its semen test with flying colors before turning him out into the herd. Once acquired, continue to semen test your bull battery each year. A good bull is an investment, one in which value is often underestimated, especially if replacement females are being retained in the herd. Data from CattleFax’s annual cow-calf survey show that producers expect on average to have 7-8 calves from a female. Procuring a quality herd sire will have lasting effects on herd performance for up to a decade. Lastly, when considering the price of cull bulls over the past several years, the overall financial investment of a young bull has been fairly reasonable for commercial cattlemen. When you factor in selling a 1,800-2,000 pound bull for anywhere from $0.75/lb, to at times $1.00/lb, plus, it makes the cost of a new bull easier to budget. Happy Bull Buying and don’t get caught with open cows in 2021!

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Buckeye Hereford Spring Sale Sale: Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. Selling 50 lots Held at the Ohio Exposition Center, Columbus, Ohio

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Auctioneer: Dale Stith 918-760-1550

Consignors: 4G Herefords Creek Bottom Farm Creekside Farms Cupp Brothers Land & Livestock Curts Cattle Co. Dunn Herefords Gillespie Herefords Grandview Farm Handrosh Farm Keayla Harr Hileman Farm

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2021 Schedule March 18-21 | Ohio Expo Center | Columbus, Ohio Official Website www.ohiobeefexpo.com COVID plan on website

Event Location Ohio Expo Center 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43211 Official Hotel Hilton Columbus/Polaris 8700 Lyra Drive Columbus, OH 43240 614.885.1600 ohio cattlemen’s assoc. 10600 US HWY 42 Marysville, OH 43040 614-873-6736 cattle@ohiocattle.org follow us on social For latest Expo Updates

Wednesday, March 17

No cattle are permitted on the fairgrounds before 7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Large Equipment Move in Miniature Hereford, Angus & Red Angus must be in place ShowBloom Breeds Building

Thursday, March 18 - Heartland Bank Sponsor of the day 8:00 a.m. - Noon Noon Noon - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Trade Show set up for large indoor equipment All remaining breeding cattle must be in place ShowBloom Breeds Building Trade Show set-up outdoor & small indoor displays Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Junior Show Check in, Gilligan Complex

Friday, March 19

8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Miniature Hereford Show, Kalmbach Feeds Arena Shorthorn Show, Kalmbach Feeds Arena Junior Show Check in, Gilligan Complex Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building BEST Only Youth BQA, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Hereford Show, Kalmbach Feeds Arena Genetic Pathway Open, ShowBloom Breeds Building Online Feeder Cattle Sale, Voinovich Building Junior Showmanship, Kalmbach Feeds Arena Murray Grey Show, ShowBloom Breeds Building Miniature Hereford Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Red Angus Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Angus Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Junior Show Check in, Steers Only, Gilligan Complex

Saturday, March 20 - Cattle visions sponsor of the day 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Junior Market Animal Show, Kalmbach Feeds Arena Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Genetic Pathway Open, ShowBloom Breeds Building Hereford Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Shorthorn Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Simmental Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Maine Anjou Sale, Voinovich Building Sale Ring Junior Show Check in, Heifers Only, Gilligan Complex

Sunday, March 21 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Junior Heifer Show, Kalmbach Feeds Arena Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building Genetic Pathway Open, ShowBloom Breeds Building

PLEASE NOTE!

All stalling for Junior Show cattle will take place online March 10-12, like state fair stalling has been handled in previous years. Stalling will open the 10th and close the 12th. Exhibitors will use a map of the barn and remaining viaduct bays, if available, to submit their top three preferences. Stalls will be assigned based on these submissions. There will be no in-person stalling available. Links to the online stalling will be available in early March. 34 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

changes for 2021 A COVID FRIENDLY EXPO Maintaining a safe environment while providing Expo participants with the critical necessity to continue essential farm income are the objectives driving all decisions for the event. Accomplishing these goals has required the Beef Expo to reformat several elements to comply with the current COVID related state health orders. The seven seedstock sales have been changed to reduce the number of buyers in one area and scheduled for one sale at a time utilizing only one sale ring in the Voinovich building. The sales will start Friday afternoon March 19 and continue through Saturday, March 20. Most sales will also provide potential buyers with an optional online bidding opportunity. In addition, the Online Feeder Cattle Sale will continue at a new time on Friday morning. The Beef Expo’s trade show is moving forward. The Beef Expo’s goal is to provide a retail trade show as close to normal as possible while complying with the state’s health orders. Currently, the trade show closing time has been extended until 7:00 p.m. for Friday-Saturday to accommodate the revised breed sale schedule. The popular Ohio Beef Expo Genetic Pathway will continue this year for participants to purchase the industry’s best semen and embryos for the 2021 breeding season. The Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show is the last BEST sanctioned show of the season and has also been reformatted to reduce congestion and provide distancing. It will continue to be held in Cooper Arena with a revised schedule that will provide the opportunity for juniors to purchase heifers in Saturday’s Expo sales and enter them to show in the junior show the

following day. Both the market animal show and the heifer show will include an additional breed division drive for registered cattle who are BEST participants and eligible for the Buckeye Breeders Series program. The decision has been made to suspend seminars and other large educational events for 2021.

BQA FOR BEST EXHIBITORS ONLY A smaller Beef Quality Assurance certification will be held for BEST participants only.

JUNIOR SHOW STALLING

ing current state health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Unfortunately due to this year’s circumstances, the state fairgrounds has suffered immensely and as a result has lost most of their staff. To fill that void, OCA is searching for volunteers to help with set-up, maintenance, etc. for the Ohio Beef Expo. If you plan to attend Expo or have enjoyed it in the past, please consider donating your time. Help is needed March 6-7, March 10-11 and during Expo, March 18-21. Volunteers must be able to help with physical labor (lifting heavy objects, moving gates, etc.) To get added to the list of volunteers, please send us an email at cattle@ohiocattle.org with your name, cell phone number and email, or give the office a call at 614-873-6736.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The following have been discontinued for 2021: • • • • • •

The Social Fitting Demos Judging Contest An open BQA session Cowboy Happy Hour Junior Show Welcome Party

All attendees will be required to comply with the state’s COVID-19 regulations that are in place at the time of the Expo (masks, social distancing, etc.). Details regarding the 2021 Ohio Beef Expo are subject to change pendExpo Issue 2021 | Ohio Cattleman | 35

seedstock shows & sales SALE CATTLE IDENTIFIED BY EID TAGS

All Ohio Beef Expo Sale Cattle will be identified with EID tags to comply with the USDA Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule for interstate shipment of cattle. This means that no matter what an individual state’s requirements for transporting cattle may be, potential Expo cattle buyers can be assured that they can easily ship their Expo purchases into any state. For more information contact the Ohio Beef Expo official veterinarian Dr. Eric Gordon at 937-642-2936 or see the 2021 Ohio Beef Expo health requirements at www.ohiobeefexpo. com.

BVD TESTS MANDATORY

All cattle (from Ohio and out-ofstate) consigned to breed sales, show cattle, display breeds and Genetic Pathway cattle at the 2021 Ohio Beef Expo must be tested negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) persistent infection (PI) status prior to arrival at the 2021 event. Any animals (required to be tested) arriving at the Expo without a negative BVD PI test, will be ineligible to participate in the 2021 Ohio Beef Expo and will be excused from the show grounds. Type of test and negative test results must be listed on the required health certificate and/or laboratory report of negative status provided. Ohio Beef Expo junior show cattle are exempt from the BVD test requirement. (See 2021 Ohio Beef Expo health requirements at www.ohiobeefexpo. com).

TRICHOMONIASIS

Ohio has mandatory Trichomoniasis rules for all bulls entering Ohio from any other state. Virgin bulls under 24 months of age on the date of the sale must have a virgin statement on the CVI accompanied by the veterinarian’s and owner’s signature. Bulls 24

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months of age or older on the date of the sale and all non-virgin bulls must have a PCR test within 28 days of the date of the sale. (See 2021 Ohio Beef Expo health requirements at www. ohiobeefexpo.com).

ADDITIONAL SALE CATTLE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Cattle in Ohio Beef Expo sales are sold into many different states and it is important that consignors keep this in mind when planning for the sales. The lot numbers of the animals that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements will be announced prior to each breed sale. Health papers (CVIs) will NOT be issued for cattle that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements. These health papers are typically written at the sale’s clerking table and accompany the cattle to the new buyer’s location. A list of the lots that do not meet the requirements will be available in the Beef Expo office. For more information, go to www.ohiobeefexpo. com.

BUYER PARKING SATURDAY, MARCH 20

For Saturday only, special trailer parking for Ohio Beef Expo sale buyers will be available on the main part of the fairgrounds just east of the O’Neill Barn where the sale cattle are located. To access the parking area, cattle trailers should enter the fairgrounds off of 11th Avenue at the OHIO gate, to avoid the hassle and long walk to get your trailer by parking on the grounds. This special trailer parking area is expected to fill up, so plan to arrive early. All other cattle trailers, including show and sale cattle exhibitor trailers and junior show trailers MUST park north of 17th Avenue after unloading.

genetic pathway GENETICS ON DISPLAY

The Genetic Pathway display will once again feature the country’s best genetics. Live bulls and females will be on display between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Genetic Pathway area is housed in the Breeds Barn in the O’Neill Building. Additionally the country’s top semen companies will be in the Genetic Pathway area to talk to you about ordering semen for your spring breeding needs. The Genetic Pathway office will be located in the breeds office where the cattle are stalled. For questions or for maps, stop by the office and ask to see the Genetic Pathway representative.

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events FEEDER CATTLE SALE

The 2021 Ohio Beef Expo will host a feeder cattle internet board sale, sponsored by United Producers, Inc. (UPI). The sale will be held Friday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Voinovich Building (trade show sale ring) on the Ohio Expo Center grounds. A board sale offers consignments of uniform packages of feeder cattle. The cattle are sold while on the farm with specific pick up period defined in the sale catalog. Typical pick up times range from one week to four months after the sale. Lots are typically sold in 48,000 to 50,000 pound load lots. However, smaller groups are encouraged as well. These sales may include all types and breeds of feeder cattle. Uniform lots sold in groups that would average between 400 and 900 pounds are common. Uniform groups of Dairy and dairy cross feeder cattle may range as low as 300 pounds. Consignments will be accepted any time prior to 12:00 noon Monday, March 8, 2021, and are open to Ohio and out-of-state producers. Earlier consignments are encouraged since videos and pictures of all consignments will be posted on UPI’s web page. Sale consignors must be OCA members ($75 membership) for 2021. Sale commission will be $1.50 per cwt. The commission will be divided between the UPI sourcing market and OCA. Sale catalogs will be posted on UPI and OCA’s websites at least one week in advance of the sale. More information is available at www.uproducers.com To consign cattle or request information, contact your local United Producers, Inc. representative or Sam Roberts at 937-477-0060.

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STOP BY THE OCA MEMBERSHIP BOOTH

Renew your membership, visit with other members and board representatives and catch up on the latest information in the beef industry. Each day there will be give-a-ways to OCA members! Join or renew your 2021 OCA membership to be included in the daily drawings. This drawing will include all OCA members that have joined or renewed prior to the Expo and also those that sign up during the event. Drawings will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5:00pm and on Sunday at the close of the trade show at 2:00pm.

DAILY PRIZE DRAWINGS

Each day, drawings will include OCA apparel and accessory items as well as large ticket items sponsored by Ohio Corn & Wheat. Winners do not need to be present to win. Prizes will include: - Yeti Cooler - Semen Tank - Grill and Grill Accessories - OCA Apparel - Much more!

NEW OCA MEMBERS THAT JOIN DURING THE EXPO WILL BE ENTERED IN A SEPARATE DRAWING! New members that join at the Expo will be entered into their own category of drawing and will be announced on Sunday at the close of the trade show at 2:00 p.m. Prizes include: a new pellet grill, OCA apparel, and other various prizes.

ITEMS FOR SALE

Stop by the OCA Membership booth and purchase a NEW OCAbranded Can Koozie. We have tall/ slim and regular 12 oz can sizes. You can also purchase EAT BEEF front license plates to brand your vehicle.

CATTLE THEFT REWARD SIGNS Do you have $2,500 OCA cattle theft reward signs posted? Be sure to stop by the OCA booth to pick up yours during the Expo.

sponsors

Thank You TO OUR 2021 EXPO SPONSORS King General Sponsors AllFlex USA Alltech Armstrong Farms Gallagher North America Kent Nutrition Group Mercer Landmark WM E. Fagaly

Breeds Barn Sponsor F.L. Emmert Company ShowBloom Cooper Arena Sponsor Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. Expo Committee Apparel Breeder’s World Farm Credit Services

Sponsor of the Day – Thursday Heartland Bank

Key to the Expo Sponsor WM E. Fagaly Official Expo Program Sponsor Hubbard Feeds Official Expo Wi-Fi Service Experience Columbus Concession Stand Cups Baird RC Packing, Inc.

Sponsor of the Day – Saturday Cattle Visions LLC Youth Beef Quality Assurance Sponsors Ag Credit Country Mortgage Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association Showmanship Sponsors Olde Wood Limited Phantom Halters

Sale Rings Ferguson Cattle Co. The Wendt Group

Junior Show Heifer Ring Goettemoeller Show Cattle

Trade Show Breakfast D & J Sales and Services, Inc.

Junior Show Market Animal Ring PBS Animal Health

Trade Show Hospitality ShowCoat Solutions, LLC

Top 5 Market Animal Sponsor David L. Campbell Insurance Agency – Hasting Mutual

Ace General Sponsor K Buildings

Top 5 Heifer Sponsor Trans Ova Genetics

Junior Show Platinum Sponsors Allen County Cattlemen Ag Credit Country Mortgage Rowe Nutrition LLC Fayette County Cattle Feeders Association Junior Show Gold Sponsors All American Scales & Calibration, Inc. Cattle Visions LLC Houser Asphalt & Concrete Ohio Cattlewomen Seneca County Cattlemen’s Association ShowCoat Solutions LLC Trans Ova Genetics Junior Show Webcast Sponsors Clark County Cattle Battle Fayette Veterinary Hospital Henry County Cattlemen’s Association Lehman Show Cattle Linde’s Livestock Photos LLC McGuire Excavating ReproLogix Reproductive Technologies Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown V & K Cattle Junior Show Backtag Sponsors ShowRite Feeds *As of Feb. 10, 2021

WANT TO BE AN EXPO SPONSOR? We are firmly committed to our mission of hosting a safe and successful 2021 Ohio Beef Expo. That commitment includes providing essential farm income for breeders & businesses and supporting youth who represent the next generation of Ohio’s beef industry. Our sponsors are paramount in this mission. If this mission is one you believe in as well contact us to become a sponsor!

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trade show exhibitors 212° Livestock Products ABS GLOBAL Ag Pro AgriBuckle dba The Leather Box Agridyne LLC All aluminum All American Gutter Protection Allflex Livestock Intelligence American Angus Association Armstrong Ag & Supply BioZyme Inc Boehringer-Ingelheim Bowman’s Carmel Apples, Bananas and Gourmet Soup CASHMANS EQUIPMENT Cattle Visions, LLC. Circle L Fence Ltd City Limits Western CJ Brown Studios Conklin company Country Saddlery COWCO,INC Custom Hay Feeders D&J Sales and Service DHI Cooperative Inc Eades Seed Service LLC. Eastern Aberdeen Association EBY TRAILERS/M.H.EBY INC Elanco Animal Health Engelhaupt Embroidery, llc Evolution AG Farm Credit Mid-America Farm Girl Factory Farmhouse Bling Fennig Equipment Fowler Seed Marketing Fullenkamp Family Insurance 40 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

Agency LLC Gallagher North America GENEX German Gourmet Nuts Green Valley Ag LLC Harrison Trailers LLC HERD PRO Herd Pro Heritage Cooperative Highland Livestock Supply, Ltd Honey Creek Western Wear Just Sisters Boutique KALMBACH FEEDS Kent Feed Kurtz Boots Lambert ag llc Lance’s Trailers Laura’s Custom Embroidery Mail Pouch Tool McArthur Lumber and Post McBurney’s Livestock Equipment MeMe’s, Inc. No-Bull enterprises Ohio Ag Equipment Ohio Beef Council

Ohio CattleWomen’s Association Ohio Country Journal Ohio Cow Hunters Ohio Shorthorn Association Paradise Energy Solutions PBS Animal Health Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment Purina Animal Nutrition Quality Liquid Feeds R & C Packing, Inc Reed & Baur Insurance Agency Reinecker Ag, LLC Richfield Industries Ridgeview Repro Services Riverwind Barn Cameras Rod’s Western Palace Saltwell Western Store SOUTH EAST VAL6, INC. (FORMERLY VAL6 OF OHIO) Spink Seed Company ST Genetics Stand Alone Feed Straight As Ranchcity.com Sullivan Supply, Inc Tangent Sqaure Titan West, Inc. Tru-Form Ag. Supply / Custom Sign Design Tumbling B Cattle Co Umbarger United Producers, Inc. Wagner Insurance Agency Wm. E. Fagaly & Son, Inc. *As of 2/9/2021

volunteers 2021 EXPO VOLUNTEERS

FRIENDS OF THE EXPO

Expo Planning Committee

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) would like to share its gratitude to all of the volunteers who have been involved with the Ohio Beef Expo. Each year enthusiastic volunteers spend countless hours planning and executing the Ohio Beef Expo. In an effort to express appreciation for those who have dedicated themselves over the years, the Ohio Beef Expo planning committee annually presents the Friend of the Beef Expo award to worthy recipients who have contributed to the success of past Expos. Since the 2020 Ohio Beef Expo was cancelled due to unforseen circumstances, OCA has extended the Friends of the Expo honor to Frank Phelps and the AMW Cattlemen’s Association for 2021.

J.L. Draganic - Expo Co-Chairman Pam Haley - Expo Co-Chairman Bill Tom - Expo Co-Chairman & Junior Show Chairman Sasha Rittenhouse - Chairman, Breed Shows & Sales Dave Puthoff - Chairman Trade Show Joe Foster - Vice-Chairman Trade Show Lizz Share- Youth Quality Assurance Aaron Arnett - OCA President

Trade Show Committee

Dave Puthoff - Mercer Landmark, Chairman Joe Foster - Quality Liquid Feeds, ViceChairman Patrick Barker - Kent Feeds Hayley Maynard - United Producers, Inc. Derek Fauber - Heritage Cooperative Lindsey Hall - Farm Credit Mid-America Allison Hively - Highland Enterprises Jenna Watson - AgPro

Junior Show Committee

PAST FRIENDS OF THE EXPO

2002- Dave Dailey, Don Lowry, Henry Bergfeld, and Jim Rentz 2003- Leslie Milleson and Rod Bauer 2004- Virgil Strickler, Jim Sutherly, and Gene Rowe 2005- Tim Sheeley and Dr. Glen Hoffsis 2006- Dean Armstrong and Earl Foreman 2007- Joyce McKee, Jim & Jackie Murray and Curt Hively

Bill Tom - Chairman Erin Alava Andrew Armstrong Drew Baus Devin Coon Christina Fisher Shane Riley Ryan Sorensen Trevor Tom

2008- Jim & Marlene Campbell and Dr. Earl & Cynthia Arnholt

Breed Shows, Displays & Sales Committee

2013- Doug Conkle, Johnny Regula and Wood County Beef Producers

Sasha Rittenhouse - Chairman Gelbvieh Dan Wells - Angus David White - Charolais Lisa Keets - Hereford Terry Muir - Maine-Anjou Dan Wiley & Gene Steiner - Mini Hereford Sherie Clark - Murray Grey Ryan LePage - Red Angus Jeff Winkle - Shorthorn Christina Fisher - Simmental

2009- Keith Moore and Tom Wilcox 2010- Sam Roberts and Laura Sutherly 2011- Alan Halderman and Rex Sullinger 2012- Gale Long, Dave Puthoff, and Steve R. Rauch

2014- Ginger Natolis and Sally Puzacke 2015- Jon Becerril, David McElhaney and Sam Sutherly 2016- Lou Ellen Harr, M.H. Eby and Bill Sexten 2017- Roy White and Dave Russell 2018- Linde Sutherly and Nancy Snook 2019- C.J. Brown and Joe Foster 2020 & 2021 - Frank Phelps & AMW Cattlemen’s Association

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Seedstock Producer of the Year Tobacco transition money helped

Raines Farms

expand into purebred Angus, horticulture Story & Photos by Amy Beth Graves After a long day tending animals and plants on the farm, the Raines like to sit down for a nice family meal and chew the cud afterward. It doesn’t take long for the conversation to work its way back to cattle, a favorite topic for Todd and his 19-year-old son, Ty. “We have a lot of kitchen table discussions about farming and what to do the next day. Ty and Dad tend to talk about what bull to breed a cow to. It’s their unwinding for the evening. There are times when Mom says ‘Is there anything else we can talk about?’” laughed McKayla, Todd and Melanie’s 20-year-old daughter. “There is but talking about the farm is what we do.” And what a diverse farming operation the Raines run in Adams County. They have 300-350 purebred Angus cows on pasture and a feedlot, raise corn, soybeans and some burley tobacco and have about 5 acres of greenhouses where they grow plants and flowers. It takes about 10 employees and several family members to run the operation and with so many different pieces to manage, it can be challenging at times. But Todd wouldn’t have it any other way. His family has been farming the land near Seaman for generations and it’s in his blood. “Ag is where my passion is,” Todd said. “We’re here seven days a week tending livestock and making sure things are OK. What other profession do you get to spend all day with your kids and be your own boss? I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” McKayla echoes her father’s words, 44 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

describing how growing up on a fifth-generation farm has influenced her life. She’s an animal science major at Ohio State University with aspirations of becoming a large animal veterinarian and working with cattle producers. “I’ve learned a lot of things over the years and have first-hand experience in some of them. There’s not a single large animal vet in our county, and that’s something that hits home with me. There’s so many different technologies within the beef industry to utilize: artificial insemination, embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization. Being able to utilize those avenues is interesting,” said McKayla, who recently received an OCA scholarship. Ty, who is a first year animal science major at Ohio State, envisions himself staying with the family farm and continuing to concentrate on the cattle side of the operation. He’s involved in the feeding and breeding of the cows and making pedigree decisions. “We do a lot of DNA tests on our cattle,” he said. “Every animal that has a chance of becoming part of the herd in breeding will get a blood sample at weaning. For every animal registered, we’ll send in a blood sample for HD50k genetic testing to ensure the animals we’re breeding with are top quality and the EPDs aren’t lying.” Their father couldn’t be more proud that the next generation is lined up to take over the family farm. He has fond memories of working side-by-side

with not only his father but both his grandfathers. One tract of land was bought by his great-great grandfather on his mother’s side in 1895 and another belonged to his great great grandfather on his father’s side. Todd’s interest in Angus started after he graduated from college with an animal science degree. Previously, the family had been raising crossbred cattle, and he wanted more predictability in his animals. His family, like many in the area, had recently received funding from the Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation to transition from raising mainly tobacco to another agricultural product. “I felt the cattle operation needed revamping because genetically we had no idea what we had. We’d had crossbred cattle for years and years and no set program,” he said. “I’d thought about changing and then when the money came in, it gave us the opportunity to switch to seedstock Angus.” A college roommate helped Todd find the type of Angus that he was looking for – strong in carcass traits. He sold the crossbred cattle and traveled down to Georgia where he bought 10 purebred black Angus. Over the years, he worked at improving his herd through artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Today Raines Farms markets purebred heifers and some bulls to farmers in Ohio and Kentucky. About half are retained as replacements with the rest fed out in the feedlot. For several

“We’re continually trying to come up with ways to improve our were named an years, the Raines would ship about herd. Our end destination is the kitchen table and we have to Environmental 50 cattle at a time Stewardship out West where the produce a product that people want to buy – that’s been the winner by the market was stronSoil and Water goal here since we started,” ger for their cattle, Conservation which are bred for The Raines continue to grow some District. strong marbling and ribeye traits. But tobacco, noting that it’s still a very The family recently added another when the price of oil dropped, so did profitable crop and part of the culture award – the Ohio Cattleman’s Seedthe price for their cattle. in southern Ohio. The horticulture stock Producer of the Year. Todd, “A lot of ranchers in Texas and side of the business has helped provide who has been president of the Ohio Oklahoma have some type of tie to financial stability like over the past Angus Association and is currently the oil business and when the oil year when flower sales were strong on the board of the Southern Ohio prices dropped and money wasn’t as during the pandemic. Greg manages Agricultural & Community Developplentiful, so did their interest – they the greenhouses with help from his ment Foundation, said the family was didn’t have the cash to do the deals school age children, David and Elizahonored to be selected for the award. anymore,” Todd said. beth and McKayla who enjoys doing “We’re continually trying to come The Raines also used their tobacco recordkeeping of both flowers and up with ways to improve our herd. settlement funds to start dabbling in livestock. Our end destination is the kitchen horticulture. In 1999 they built their “I’ve coined myself the recordkeeptable and we have to produce a prodfirst greenhouse and started grower. We went from a piling system to a uct that people want to buy – that’s ing flowers. Since they didn’t have filing system,” she laughed. been the goal here since we started,” an established customer base, Todd’s Over the years, the Raines have he said. “What keeps me going and brother, Greg, offered the first batch of focused on taking care of the land interested in ag is that you can go out flowers for free to retail greenhouses in that has been in the family for so and perform a task and see the results Cincinnati. many generations. They’ve worked at of it, whether it’s the harvest or when “That really got things going for improving water quality and keeping a calf drops. There’s a lot of satisfaction us because some of the centers started nutrients in the ground by adding sod is being able to see your accomplishbuying from us. Now we supply flowwaterways, putting in cover crops, usments over the years and how things ers to numerous people throughout ing variable rate fertilizer application, have changed and progressed and Ohio and Kentucky and have 5 acres installing feeding pads and fencing improved. The satisfaction from that under plastic,” Todd said. cattle out of waterways. In 2011, they keeps me going.”

Pictured left to right: McKayla, Todd and Ty Raines

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Breed News NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION (NAILE) RESULTS

Grand champion bull honors went to BJ Herman & Sons, Edgerton, Ohio; Golden Maples P H Haven, Deer Park, Wis.; and Tod, Kim and Kasey Herman, Lima, Ohio, with SSF KKH 26Z Ribeye 801 ET. The Jan. 5, 2018, bull is sired by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET and first took champion senior bull honors.

CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS RESULTS

Paint Valley Farms, Millersburg, Ohio, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of 5 bulls at the Shorthorn Pen Show. At the Junior Charolais Show, Jaecee Schrader, Continental, Ohio, exhibited the Champion Spring Heifer. Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio, exhibited the Champion Intermediate Heifer. Mackenzie Neal, Lewisburg, Ohio, exhibited the Division II Champion Lim-Flex at the Junior Limousin Heifer Show. Lastly, at the Open Limousin Heifer Show, Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio, exhibited the Division I Champion. Neal exhibited the Division III Champion.

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BEST PROGRAM RAISES OVER $37,000 FOR

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST Program for youth ages 8-21 years co-hosted the Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle and an online auction to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC). The Clark County Cattle Producers sponsored the event. The Celebrity Showdown was hosted at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio on Jan. 29, 2021. For this event, youth were responsible for raising a minimum of $100 for the opportunity to dress up their cattle and present them to the celebrity judges. This year’s judges were Autumn Regula and her doctors, Dr. Lionel Chow of Dayton Children’s Hospital and Dr. Maryam Fouladi of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Through donations from family, friends, their local community and members of OCA, youth participating in the Celebrity Showdown raised $16,415. The top 10 participants that raised the most money were Weston and Lawson Grauer, $3,700; Austin Sutherly, $1,100; Weston, Jordan, Avery and Reese Flax, $1,030; D’Lelah Laber, $1,000; Emma and Alayna Grafft,

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$940; Helsinger Cousins (Lindie, Emma, Rylie), $738; Tay Wadsworth, $620; Alli Milner, $550; Kynze Henry, $470 and Hailey Cornett, $425. The overall Celebrity Showdown winner chosen for having the best costume was Aubrey Taylor from Sycamore who was dressed as a baton twirler. Additionally, an online auction was held with numerous items selling, and thanks to the many generous supporters, an additional $20,747 was raised. Incentive prizes will be awarded to the community service top fundraisers at the OCA BEST Program Awards Banquet on May 1, 2021. Donations to RMHC will continue to be accepted after the Celebrity Showdown until the BEST Banquet. Anyone can donate conveniently online at www.ohiocattle.org/best/community-service. Donations can be attributed to a BEST participant’s name through the online donation form as well. Online contributions must be made prior to May 1, 2021 to be accredited to a BEST participant’s cumulative fundraising total for the year.

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BEST STOCKMANSHIP RESULTS The Stockmanship Division provides a pathway for youth to participate in the BEST program without showing an animal. It expands BEST participants’ knowledge of cattle and provides youth with an opportunity to showcase their abilities and talents outside of the show ring. The 2020-21 Stockmanship Division has held three compeitions so far this season. To view information on the remaining contests, go to ohiocattle.org/best.

PREPARED SPEAKING RESULTS Beginner 1st - Gavin Richards 2nd - Emma Helsinger 3rd - Blaine Evans Junior 1st - Ashton Bain 2nd - Brady Evans 3rd - Alexis Perry 4th - Emma Lewis Intermediate 1st - Luke Jennings 2nd - Grant Helsinger 3rd - Tatumn Poff 4th - Taylor Poff 5th - Rachel O’Reilly Novice 1st - Kaylee Jennings 2nd - Brock Perry Senior 1st - Kaysie Healy 2nd - McKalynne Helmke

SALESMANSHIP RESULTS Beginner 1st - Gavin Richards 2nd - Emma Helsinger 3rd - Blake Osborn

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4th - Tanner Butcher 5th - Baline Evans Junior 1st - Ashton Bain 2nd - David O’Reilly 3rd - Emma Lewis 4th - Alexis Perry 5th - Russell Fox Intermediate 1st - Grant Helsinger 2nd - Riley Burtchin 3rd - Lukas Perry 4th - Cheyenne Myers Novice 1st - Brock Perry Senior 1st - Garrett Bosse 2nd - Dawson Osborn

CATTLEMEN’S CHALLENGE RESULTS Beginner 1st - Emma Helsinger 2nd - Cassidy Harris 3rd - Blaine Evans 4th - Tanner Butcher 5th - Taylor Wadsworth

Intermediate 1st - Rachel O’Reilly 2nd - Tatumn Poff 3rd - Taylor Poff 4th - Grant Helsinger 5th - Luke Jennings Junior 1st - Asa Minton 2nd - Barrett Evans 3rd - Brady Evans 4th - Ashton Bain 5th - Emma Lewis

Novice 1st - Erika Grum 2nd - Brock Perry 3rd - Kaylee Jennings 4th - Caroline Tilton, 5th - Cain Sullivan Senior 1st - Garrett Bosse 2nd - Dawson Osborn 3rd - Cheyenne Baker

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SELLING 57 SOUND, ATHLETIC REGISTERED ANGUS AND SIM-ANGUS HERD BULL PROSPECTS 40 Registered Angus Bulls 17 Registered Sim-Angus Bulls The offering can be viewed March 13-14 or anytime by appointment prior to the sale at 8863 W. Berrysville Rd., Hillsboro, Ohio. Bulls will not be at Union Stock Yards on sale day. Watch the sale and bid live online.

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NCBA News JERRY BOHN ELECTED AS NEW NCBA PRESIDENT

Jerry Bohn, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, has been a part of the cattle industry his entire life. Bohn has had an expansive career in the cattle industry since his early days of custom grazing cattle with his family in Flint Hills, to his time on Kansas State University’s award-winning livestock judging team, and eventually serving 34 years as the manager of Pratt Feeders, a commercial cattle feeding operation in his home state of Kansas. He has also dedicated his time as a leader for several state-level associations, using his expertise and experiences to mentor the next generation of industry advocates. “As I look forward to this year as NCBA president, I have immense pride for the cattle industry and our dues-paying members that help to make this the leading cattle organization representing U.S. producers,” said Bohn. “Becoming president is my greatest honor and opportunity to give back to the industry that made me who I am today and for that I am forever grateful.” Bohn’s term as president along with a new officer team was approved by NCBA’s board of directors. Don Schiefelbein of Minnesota was named president-elect, Todd Wilkinson of South Dakota was elected vice president. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele was elected chair of the NCBA Policy Division and Nebraska cattle producer Buck Wehrbein was elected policy vice chair. Clay Burtrum of Oklaho52 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

ma and Brad Hastings of Texas were elected as chair and vice chair of the NCBA Federation Division, respectively.

NCBA WORKS TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CLIMATE FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS WITH 2021 POLICY PRIORITIES

The NCBA executive committee approved the organization’s top 2021 policy priorities with a continued focus on advocating for a business climate that increases opportunities for producer profitability. NCBA’s policy priorities for the coming year demonstrate several pressing issues facing farmers and ranchers, including: • Price discovery and transparency in cattle markets is a concern for NCBA members and is a priority for the organization along with ongoing COVID-19 recovery efforts. • NCBA will continue to ensure that all alternative plant-based or cell-grown protein products are labeled truthfully and their ingredients are fully represented. • NCBA is committed to protecting those in the cattle industry while

strengthening the beef supply chain to meet the growing demand for U.S. beef. The removal of non-tariff barriers to increase worldwide markets for U.S. beef will also remain a priority for the organization. NCBA remains committed to working closely with Congress and the Biden Administration to emphasize the U.S. cattle industry is the global model for sustainable beef production and its commitment to environmental stewardship, along with engaging on the regulatory policies, including the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), that promote stability and continuity for cattle producers that face uncertainty every day.

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Gene Rowe

credits mentor, perseverance for success of his feed business Story by Amy Beth Graves

Industry Excellence Award Winner Gene Rowe found one of the biggest mentors in his life in an unusual way. More than four decades ago, he was in the office of a grain and feed company where he worked when a notebook from a former manager caught his eye. Thumbing through the notebook, he noticed it was full of feed formulas from someone named Carl S. Akey. “I was really interested in learning how to make feed and better feeds at a lower cost. I guess you could say I was obsessed about it,” Gene said. “I thought to myself ‘I need to talk to this guy and he’s not that far away.’” At the time, Gene was 28 years old and full of energy and drive. He called up Carl, who was an encyclopedia of information about the feed industry and an inspiration for Gene. “I probably think about him every day of my life and the things he taught me in nutrition and the way to run a business and treat people,” Gene said. “He’s been a big part of my life.” It’s hardly any wonder that Gene was inspired by Carl. His mentor was inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1996 for being one of the nation’s top feed nutritionists and helping revolutionize the livestock feed industry. 56 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

“Carl Akey motivated me and everything I learned about the feed industry is because of him,” Gene said. “He drove me to learn more and more and was a very kind and knowledgeable gentleman.” Today, Gene is a successful businessman who has operated Rowe Nutrition, LLC. in West Manchester for more than 40 years. The Preble County company sells livestock and specialty feed in 29 states with dozens of truckloads leaving the warehouses weekly. About a dozen employees work for the company, including Gene’s son, Larry, and daughter, Tina Dailey. Over the years, Gene has worked to develop nutritionally superior feed that costs less than that sold by large feed corporations. He’s able to keep prices low by cutting out the overhead and selling directly to wholesale dealers who then sell it at retail prices. The company advertises that its formulas are fixed and “are not least cost computer generated that change day by day, nor do they contain an abundance of lower cost by-product ingredients.” “I always thought there ought to be a way to make feed cheaper instead of paying the corporations and the salesmen and all the high markups,”

he said. “You can make a feed as good or even better (than name brand companies) if you know nutrition and how to put it together and what ingredients to buy. It takes a lot of time to learn all those things.” When Gene started his feed business, the swine industry accounted for about 85 percent of his sales. But then the industry hit a rough patch with hogs selling at low prices, and a lot of local farmers stopped raising swine. After that, Gene started formulating specialty feeds, starting with show cattle feed. “A couple of big farms that were known all over the country liked our feed and said they saw a tremendous difference in their cattle. For no reason other than being nice guys, they promoted it for us. At cattle sales, they’d tell people who bought their animals that they needed to buy our feed. They put us on the map, and it’s word of mouth that made my business grow. Because we don’t advertise and have low overhead, we’re able to keep our prices low,” Gene said. Today, Rowe Nutrition offers not only cattle feed but equine, goat, rabbit, sheep, poultry, swine and guinea pig feed. With the help of Carl and years of research, Gene became a self-

“I’m not a PhD nutritionist but I know nutrition, and I have Carl Akey to thank for that. He was almost like a father figure to me,” taught nutritionist. “I’m not a PhD nutritionist but I know nutrition, and I have Carl Akey to thank for that. He was almost like a father figure to me,” said Gene who grew up in Montgomery County and lost his father at age 17 in a tractor accident. After his father’s death, the farm was sold and Gene traveled around, managing farms in Ohio, Missouri and Virginia. He worked his way back to Ohio, settling in Preble County and not only starting his own business but raising brood cows like his father did so many years earlier. At the height of his cattle operation, Gene had about 200 cows with a friend but the herd was dispersed in 2008 with Gene keeping about 40 cows. Today, he’s in partnership with Shawn Cox and they have a total of 60 registered Maine-Anjou and Angus-Simmental brood cows on Gene’s 85 acres. In a way, Gene has become a mentor to Shawn. “I’m not getting any younger and I’m helping Shawn out,” he said. “We’re trying to breed back up to how it was before (the dispersal). He’s a real go-getter like I was 20 years ago, and I’m having him take the lead on this.” Gene, who believes in giving back and being fully invested in what he believes in, has been a member of various industry boards over the years, including Chianina Association, American Maine-Anjou Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio Beef Council.

“I felt like I should be involved and if asked to help promote the (industry), I agreed,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed being part of the cattle industry. You meet a lot of good people. It’s like working at the different cattle farms so many years ago – you get to know people far away and if you need anything, you can call up and they’ll help you out.” Recently, Gene was honored with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Industry Excellence Award. True to his nature, Gene said he was humbled and surprised by the award. Longtime friend Jim Sutherly said Gene was well deserving of the honor, saying “they don’t make them any better – he’s true salt of the Earth.”

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Despite a 20-year gap in age, the two have been friends ever since Jim started fitting cattle for Gene when he was 14 years old. They both served on the Ohio Beef Expo planning committee with Gene as chair and Jim as vice chair. “He’s one of the best common sense nutritionists you’ll ever meet and really good with math,” said Jim, a former Ohio State University Extension educator and currently manager of Miami Valley Feed and Grain. Jim laughed when describing Gene as a creature of habit, saying he can never be reached between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. because he always goes to lunch then and usually at the same restaurant where he loves a slice of pie. “If he knows you, he will come up and say hi, and he’s as humble as can be,” Jim said. “If he was a billionaire, he’d still wear bib overalls and a flannel shirt. He always says ‘Never outdress your customer’ and that’s good advice. If there’s anything not right, he’ll go out of his way to make it right.” As long as he’s able, Gene plans to continue to work at the business he founded 42 years ago and on the nearby farm where he lives with his wife, Sharon. “I’ll raise cattle and work here until I die. I’m not one of those guys who wants to move to Florida,” he said. “I just enjoy the cattle and having something to do and working on the farm. I enjoy fixing things and even hauling manure. You’ve got to have something to do and it isn’t work if you enjoy it.” Expo Issue 2021 | Ohio Cattleman | 57

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MYCOTOXIN EFFECTS IN BEEF CATTLE By: Elizabeth Belew, Ph.D., Patrick Gunn, Ph.D., and Ted Perry, Cattle Nutritionists with Purina Animal Nutrition What are Mycotoxins? Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by a fungus, such as molds. They play a crucial role in the environment by breaking down organic matter which can be

incredibly beneficial for row-crop enterprises here in the Corn belt; however, they can cause reduced animal productivity and increased morbidity and mortality. Cool, wet growing seasons can delay harvest

resulting in mold and mycotoxins growing on the grain. Storing grains, feedstuffs, and forages at higher than normal moisture levels or in poor storage units also may increase mold-related problems. It should be emphasized that looks can be deceiving, as mycotoxins can be present on feeds that have little or no visible mold. What are the most common types? There are several types of mycotoxins that can negatively impact beef cattle performance. The common mycotoxins presence in livestock feeds are outlined below.

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Vomitoxin is on many producer’s minds this year as there have been multiple hot spots identified throughout the state of Ohio during corn harvest. Vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol or DON, is a toxin produced by several species of pink mold fusarium. It is a natural toxin that forms when conditions are cold and wet where the grain is grown. In animals, it may cause feed refusal, immune suppression, diarrhea, weight loss, reduced milk production, and in some cases, vomiting (more common in monogastrics).Wheat is another grain commonly affected and as such, byproducts from corn and wheat milling industries can likely concentrate DON in the by-products used for feed. While DON is typically the only toxin tested for at grain receiving stations, it is incredibly important to understand that there is a myriad of toxins that can negatively impact

animal productivity. Furthermore, it is not uncommon to see contaminated grain contain more than one of these toxins at detectable levels. Aflatoxin is a natural carcinogen. Ingestion of aflatoxin leads to liver damage, poor animal performance, reduced immune function and increased incidence of disease, ataxia, and rough hair coat. It is the only mycotoxin regulated by the FDA with limits in liquid milk of 0.5 ppb and limits in feed of 20 ppb. Fumonisin represents the most frequent threat to cattle. In ruminant animals, fumonsin is not significantly degraded by the rumen microbes and is not well-absorbed. However, if large amounts of fumonsin are present in the diet, cattle experience lower feed intake due to decreased palatability of the ration. Prevalence of T2 increases in feeds exposed to warm and wet conditions. It is associated with intestinal hemorrhaging, gastroenteritis, immune suppression, re-

productive issues, and poor animal performance. Presence of this toxin is often positively correlated with the presence of vomitoxin. Zearalenone develops in high humidity conditions followed by low temperatures. It is structurally similar to estrogen and mimics the hormone in the body. As such, consumption leads to reproductive issues including vaginitis and mammary gland enlargement. At increased concentrations in the diet, zearalenone can lead to, irregular estrous cycles, impaired reproductive function, and even abortion. Livestock that have never given birth tend to be more sensitive to the reproductive impacts of this toxin. What levels are safe for beef cattle? For each livestock species, the FDA has established guidelines outlining the maximum toxic level that can be fed for each of the primary mycotoxins. For cattle, the maximum toxic level for potential

effects are outlined in the table below. It is important to remember, animals may be still be negatively impacted by the ingestion of mycotoxins below maximum tolerable levels. Additionally, ingestion of multiple mycotoxins simultaneously may have a more extreme negative impact on animal health than the ingestion of individual mycotoxins at similar levels. It is recommended to regularly test feedstuffs for the presence of mycotoxins. If mycotoxins are present in your feeds, they should be removed, or their use should be restricted to safe levels. Animal performance and health should improve within 3-7 days of after the removal or reduction of contaminated feeds from the diet. Additionally, flow agents, including aluminosilicate and bentonite clays, could also be added to the ration to help mitigate the effects of mycotoxins, by reducing absorption in the digestive tract of the animal.

This table shows FDA guidelines outlining the maximum toxic level for cattle for each of the primary mycotoxins. Expo Issue 2021 | Ohio Cattleman | 61

METHANE - A BLACK EYE FOR THE CATTLE INDUSTRY? OR NOT? By Ashley Lyon McDonald, NCBA Sr. Director, Sustainability

Methane is often cited for why beef is a major contributor to global warming. However, a new (and more accurate) assessment of the effect of methane shows that when the short atmospheric life of methane is accounted for, the U.S. cattle industry may NOT be contributing much at all to global warming. Why is that important? If you read the anti-beef reports related to climate change, the argument against beef is focused on the high amount of methane produced by cattle through the ruminant digestive process. Methane is viewed as a powerful greenhouse gas that has 25-35 times the warming impact of CO2, but when that impact naturally goes away because methane is broken down in the atmosphere the picture of beef ’s impact on global warming is significantly changed. Armed with this new methodology, the U.S. cattle industry may be able to show it makes minimal contributions to global warming, and in the future, may even suggest cattle production is helping to “cool” the effects of other industries, such as transportation and electricity generation. A recent report written by Dr. Jason Sawyer at King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and commissioned by NCBA to apply the new calculation (called Global Warming Potential Star, or GWP*) to the U.S. cattle herd shows promising evidence that our industry’s improvements over the last few decades has us hovering around zero warming equivalents from methane contributions. GWP* accounts for methane’s meager 1012 year lifespan in the atmosphere, instead of accounting for methane emissions accumulating indefinitely over time. CO2 emitted by burning fossil fuels can take 1,000 years to break down in the atmosphere. This discrepancy is finally being addressed 62 | Ohio Cattleman | Expo Issue 2021

through GWP*. In fact, using the new calculation, U.S. cattle move from contributing 2% of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions to being responsible for only 0.4%. GWP* was first reported by the Climate Dynamics research team at the University of Oxford in 2018 and has been gaining acceptance in the scientific community as a more accurate accounting for methane’s effects on warming. In its previous reports, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledged the shortcomings of current methods of reporting methane impacts, and may recommend a change to GWP* in their next report, which sets the standard for global emissions reporting. Many reports have relied on the old calculation, resulting in some organizations publishing articles advocating for plant-based diets. These results may change, however, when GWP* is adopted more broadly. By identifying better science, NCBA is better positioned to push back on organizations who are not accurately portraying the U.S. cattle industry. It also allows us to build the case that the cattle industry may actually be off-setting the warming effect of other industries. With these insights, cattle producers

may be able to find ways to lead in reducing the atmospheric burden of CO2, and be a part of the solution by helping reduce the intensity of climate change. Instead of vilifying the industry, those truly interested in comprehensive and sensible approaches to mitigation should become the cattle industry’s strongest supporters. Is the U.S. cattle industry climate neutral, or even climate positive? When you look at the soil and grasslands maintained by the cattle industry, it is certainly a strong possibility. If the industry continues its tradition of reducing emissions per unit of beef delivered to consumers (through nutrition, technologies, and genetics) while also continuing to be stewards of the land by continuously improving grazing lands to stimulate plant and root growth (pulling down more CO2 from the atmosphere), then climate positive beef is very possible. It’s time the industry stops ducking the issue of greenhouse gas emissions and takes the bull by the horns. If the world wants to address global warming (along with many other related issues like catastrophic wildfires), cattle are not only a part of the equation, but are the best solution.

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2021 BUCKEYE FRESH MINI MEAT CUTTING WORKSHOPS Want to learn more about food animal processing? Ohio State University extension meat specialists are offering a two-day workshop to help the current labor force face challenges brought forth by the 2020 pandemic. What To Expect: Participants will have a better understanding of anatomy, muscle myology, cutting guidelines, food safety, meat quality, the role of processed meat and government regulated non-meat ingredients (i.e.salt, phosphates, nitrites, etc.) finalized by conducting hands-on cutting tests to understand the impact of yields on profit margins.

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Parting Shots EXPO THROWBACKS

In light of a reformatted 2021 Ohio Beef Expo, enjoy some candids of different Expos throughout the years!

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Advertisers’ Index AgPro....................................................... 58 American Angus Association..................... 29 Angelo Battaglia Construction................... 55 Boyd Beef................................................. 54 Buckeye Herefords.................................... 31 Bush Hog................................................. 11 Callicrate Banders.................................... 31 Chippewa Valley Angus Farm...................... 53 COBA Select Sires...................................... 5 D&J Sales and Service.............................. 27 Diamond T Cattle Co................................. 69 Eades Seed Service & Moo Call................. 29 EBY.......................................................... 42 Expo Angus Sale....................................... 21 Expo Hereford Sale................................... 33 Expo Maine Anjou Sale.............................. 63 Expo Mini Hereford Show and Sale............. 55 Expo Red Angus Sale................................... 9 Expo Shorthorn Sale.................................. 29 Expo Simmental Sale................................ 25 Four Star Vet Clinic................................... 63 Gerber Farms Inc...................................... 71 Highland Livestock Supply Ltd................... 32 John Deere................................................. 2 Kalmbach................................................. 72 Karr Farms............................................... 13 Kent......................................................... 37 Livestock Plus Inc..................................... 65 M Ridge Cattle......................................... 31 Maplecrest Farms..................................... 51 Mercer Landmark..................................... 46 Novak Town Line Farm............................... 31 Ohio Beef Council..................................... 43 Paint Valley Bull Sale................................ 23 Partner’s in Performance Bull Sale............ 17 PBS Animal Health.................................... 59 Purina...................................................... 60 Reed & Baur Insurance............................. 31 Ridge View Reproductive Services.............. 63 Rod’s Western Palace............................... 52 S & B HerdPro.......................................... 67 Saltwell Western Store.............................. 15 SOPHA Herefords...................................... 64 Southern Ohio Spring Smackdown............. 49 ST Genetics...................................... 7,15,67 StoneGate Farms...................................... 59 Straight A’s.............................................. 15 TransOva Genetics.................................... 66 Weaver Livestock...................................... 19 Young Cattle Co & Blue Grass Stockyards... 47

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Mycotoxin Effects in Beef Cattle

Industry Excellence Award

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Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

Annual OCA Awards/Scholarships

Ohio and the Value of the Beef Checkoff

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