Spring Mag 2024

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Photo taken by Hannah Weymouth at OCA past president Jim Campbell’s farm in Cedarville, Ohio.

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Opportunity is Knocking

By Lindsey Hall, OCA Vice President

Another successful Expo has come and gone, and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association is running on all cylinders as we head into Spring. As I reflect on Expo and the state of our beef industry, all I can think is… my cup runneth over! This year’s Expo shattered all previous records and showed that Ohio’s beef industry is truly thriving. This year’s event boasted a jam-packed trade show of 134 exhibitors, 31 genetic pathway participants, 371 live sale consignments, 689 junior exhibitors, and 1015 junior show entries.

Expo also marked the conclusion of the 25th season of the BEST program! With the record number of kids and cattle that came through the coliseum, we proved that Ohio’s premier youth livestock organization is as strong as it has ever been. As a product of the BEST program and other agricultural/beef-based youth organizations, I can’t help but feel like it’s my “civic duty” to give back and serve those same organizations that have given so much to me. Thankfully, the OCA Board of Directors has given me a platform to be more effective in pursuing my passion for serving Ohio’s beef producers and actively engaging with our industry leaders of tomorrow.

Fortunately, our board of directors shares the same passion for serving the beef industry and realizes the importance of prioritizing youth programs. They have made an unwavering commitment to improving the sustainability and effectiveness of such programs and have created a new youth development initiative. Numerous individuals, both on and off the board and who have the same progressive mindset for our youth programs, have spent countless hours “cussing and discussing” the best ways to create excitement and empower young adults to want to be involved in beef advocacy and industry advancement.

The board is dedicated to providing kids new opportunities that will create additional avenues for them to expand their industry knowledge, refine their leadership skills, and make progress in their professional development. These programs will not only provide our youth with the tools to make them better industry stewards, but also make them better equipped to handle life outside of the showring. We hope that through these program enhancements, young adults will see value in their OCA membership and continue to stay involved in the beef industry.

Some highlights of OCA’s vision are as follows:

- Create a full-time position at OCA to focus specifically on the goals and objectives of this youth development initiative. This staff person will serve as the liaison between youth and adult members and will work with industry partners to coordinate leadership and professional development programs.

- Enhance the BEST program to allow it to better cater to the needs of the participating families. Based on participant feedback, we will continue to be conscious of the costs associated with program participation, provide extra incentives to drive more participation in the Stockmanship component of the program, and create more value in the Buckeye Breeder Series for both breeders and exhibitors.

- Reorganize the “BEST Reps” and create an OCA Youth Council that will be involved in key OCA events throughout the year and not exclusively BEST Shows. These events may include activities such as Cattlemen at the Capitol, Gala, YCC, and the Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet to allow for more networking opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be in the beef business! Historically high prices, continued demand for high quality beef and our producers are finally able to capture more value for the product they are producing. However, we would be doing a huge disservice to our industry by not capitalizing on this momentum and building a stronger foundation of beef cattle enthusiasts that will be better equipped to withstand the volatility that is all too familiar in our industry. I can’t deny that most of the blessings I have received and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that have been afforded to me are a direct result of my involvement in agriculturally based organizations like the OCA and BEST program. As long as we remain steadfast in our commitment to developing our industry’s future leaders, the OCA will without question be able to stand the test of time and be able to continue serving Ohio’s beef producers at a high level for years to come.

OCA Officers

President

• Mark Goecke 419-233-3101, goeckefarms@gmail.com

Vice President • Lindsey Hall 937-763-8115, lindseycgrimes@gmail.com

Treasurer • Linde Sutherly 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com

Past President • Tom Karr 740-591-9900, tom@karrcontracting.com

OCA Directors

Shane Riley Director At-Large

Washington C.H. • Term expires 2026 740-572-2044, shane.rileywch@gmail.com

Jim Rogers Director At-Large

Logan • Term expires 2023

740-591-7311, jrogers@reedbaur.com

Frank Phelps Director At-Large

Belle Center • Term expires 2025

937-539-1442, frankph@watchtv.net

Jaymes Maciejewski District 1

New Bavaria • Term expires 2026

309-222-0850, jaymes.maciejewski@gmail.com

Andy Lohr District 2

Bucyrus • Term expires 2024

419-569-3613, andylohr61@gmail.com

John Ferguson District 3

Chardon • Term expires 2025

440-478-0782, john@fergusonshowcattle.com

Tyler Humphrey District 4

Harrod • Term expires 2026

419-230-3450, humphreyag@gmail.com

Jason Dagger District 5

Cable • Term expires 2024

937-604-8820, jason.dagger@rwe.com

Kirsten Nickles District 6

Wooster • Term expires 2025

330-345-0477, KNickles@certifiedangusbeef.com

Joe Grubbs District 7

Kensington • Term expires 2026 330-771-0767, jgrubbs0608@gmail.com

Linde Sutherly District 8

New Carlisle • Term expires 2024 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com

Jim Jepsen District 9

Amanda • Term expires 2025 614-560-5919, jepsen.drfarms@gmail.com

Austin Cole District 10 West Alexandria • Term expires 2026 937-620-6584, austin.cole31@yahoo.com

Ryan Bapst District 11

Waverly • Term expires 2024 740-835-9789, ryanbapst@gmail.com

Dale Taylor • District 12 Bidwell • Term expires 2025 740-709-6461,daletaylorfarming@gmail.com

Good Role Models HARSH REALITIES

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

The Ohio Beef Expo has come and gone for another year and if you have been following the media coverage, including in this issue, you already know the record-setting details that made this Expo the largest and best yet. One aspect not covered enough is how fortunate OCA is to have the tremendous group of volunteers that work tirelessly to make the Expo successful. On behalf of OCA, thank you to each person who volunteered at the Expo.

One of the record-breaking parts of the Expo with great volunteers is the junior show. My role at Expo is best described as the staff person in charge of roving the grounds to assess and avoid potential minor calamities. I connect between our volunteers and the Ohio Expo Center staff and contractors such as security, electric, sound, decorators, internet, and catering. You get the idea.

During this year’s Expo I had a unique experience that dramatically reinforced we are in good hands with our future beef industry leaders and sometimes today’s youth can even be good role models for us. On one of my quick trips to the Coliseum to check-in, I was in the area between buildings the Expo Center calls the mall way when the National Anthem came piping out of the speakers from inside the showring, still a good distance away. A young man walking the same pace next to me abruptly stopped and stood respectfully. His actions made me stop as well and the two of us stood in that high-traffic area until the music finished. Not everyone in the vicinity did the same, but his patriotic actions made such an impact on me. I really hope that had he not been walking beside me; I would have stopped anyhow and not thought I was too far away from the showring or too busy to show my respect. Thank you to this young man for being such a good role model.

By the time this magazine arrives, OCA’s leadership will have returned from the NCBA Legislative Conference in Washinton, D.C. The trip’s goal was to be good role models as well by conveying the needs and views of Ohio’s beef industry. OCA officers will be meeting with members of Ohio’s Congressional delegation to discuss priority issues and share insights on how they impact beef family farms throughout the state.

One excellent example of association advocacy at work is the current administration’s USDA rule that lifted the longstanding ban on Paraguayan beef imports into the United States, despite the country’s concerning animal health track record. Placing our country at risk for a foreign animal disease such as food-and-mouth (FMD) is irresponsible. An outbreak of FMD in the United States would be devastating for both producers and consumers with USDA’s own estimates placing a FMD outbreak at a cost that could exceed $200 billion. In addition, an FMD outbreak in this country would likely cut off access to vital export markets that bring considerable added value to cattle producers.

OCA appreciates U.S. Senators Brown and Vance for their support of the Senate resolution recently passed to block Paraguayan beef imports. A similar resolution is in the House and a priority while in D.C. will be gaining additional support from the Ohio delegation to pass it with enough votes to override a potential presidential veto.

The legislative conference will highlight more good role models and other examples of your membership dollars at work. So, the next time you are involved in a conversation where someone questions the value of their $75 OCA membership, one answer is, its value is $200 billion in protection, just one estimate of the potential economic damage of FMD in the U.S.

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Eat BEEF, Earn Points, and Win Prizes!

The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) is bringing back the Eat Beef Ohio Passport this summer and it’s better than ever. Visit participating restaurants and select meat markets to eat beef, earn points, and win prizes. The program kicks off Beef Month on May 1, 2024, and runs through the end of September.

The passport, funded by Ohio’s beef farm families through the Beef Checkoff program, highlights beef’s versatility with cuisines ranging from American Steak House to authentic Filipino and Lebanese flavors. And let’s not forget Ohio’s best beef burgers and go-to deli sandwiches. Each location offers something for everyone, and each beef meal enjoyed earns points towards prizes including a drawing for a beef grand prize pack.

The Eat Beef Ohio Passport is free and easy to use. Restaurant goers can visit www.ohiobeef.org/ eatbeefohio to sign up for the pass or by scanning QR codes found at each participating location. Select locations offer special discounts just for pass holders.

Find a full listing of participating restaurants at www.ohiobeef.org/eatbeefohio/restaurants

Deja Vu All Over Again

By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension

Opening Day for Major League Baseball was this past weekend, and while watching the Cincinnati Reds, I had time to reflect on the winter Extension meeting season. In the last 60 days I have had the opportunity to visit with a number of cattle producers across Ohio and the number one topic of conversation has unsurprisingly been the cattle markets and how to navigate current economics.

As I had one such conversation at the Beef Expo the statement was made that, “2014 was good, I never thought we’d ever see those kinds of prices again.” This got me thinking about some of the major differences between 2014 and 2024.

For reference, in 2014 I was a third year undergraduate Animal Sciences student and was on the meat judging team at Ohio State. The “good ol’ days,” I reckon. That said, I remember some of the lectures from our beef production course with Drs. Mike Day and Francis Fluharty, a guest lecture or two from John Grimes and hearing some of the same we are hearing today regarding cattle prices then.

At that time the discussion was about drought and the smallest cow herd since 1962. Sound somewhat familiar? Here recently, out of curiosity, I have taken a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between 2014 and where we are in 2024. ‘

Going back to as early as 2022, I have found articles of analysts making the comparisons between the two cattle cycles, and even though drought and low cow numbers are consistent themes, I am not sure we are looking at déjà vu as some have previously suggested.

We know that the cause for herd reduction coming out of 20112012 was drought, however that drought was much more regional than the one experienced in 2021-2023. Being more regional to Texas, Oklahoma, and pockets of the central plains, the earlier drought was severe, but short lived relative to the more recent drought that gripped the western half of the country for the better part of three years. Therefore, soil moisture and the drought monitor were able to rebound quicker a decade ago. As soil moisture rebounded so did the cow herd up until 2019.

The differences between the 2014 cattle market and today are perhaps easy to overlook when considering changes in the beef industry over the last decade. Fed cattle are significantly heavier. In the first half of 2014 carcass weights averaged 822 pounds compared to the 908-pound average for all of 2023. We have significantly more beef available in the system today than we did a decade ago, to the tune of an estimated 26.19 billion pounds for 2024 compared to 24.25 billion pounds in 2014 according to USDA.

If we remember that 2014 was a high point in the beef industry, 2015 began an increase in the cow herd in those drought affected regions and cattle prices fell off in the fall of ’15 and by the fall of ’16 the historic high in the cattle cycle was over. This peak appears to be longer lived than the one seen a decade ago.

Not only was the more recent drought wider spread, but current economics do not favor herd expansion. Feeder cattle and cull cow prices are at record highs. Couple those factors with interest rates that are significantly higher than the 3.33% in 2015 (US Treasury), and keeping heifers becomes a significant, long-term investment.

Look to 2025, at the earliest, before we see cow herd numbers begin to increase. As a cow-calf operator consider developing a plan for the coming years. Expansion may be part of the plan but there are other ways to consider improving an operation. Now is a great time to invest in handling facilities, genetics, and improved grazing systems to improve efficiency or reduce costs.

With additional revenue, a cowcalf operation should keep the long game in mind. Hitting a few base hits in the next year or two can be just as effective (and often less risky) than swinging for the fences and potentially striking out.

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Forage & Pasture Planting Calendar

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The planting calendar is taken from information found in the Ohio Agronomy Guide. Refer to this guide for detailed information about each of the forages and growing recommendations.

The seeding rates are based on a pure stand. For a mixed stand, refer to seeding rates found in the Ohio Agronomy Guide. In southern Ohio, the spring planting dates should be in the early range, and in the fall, they can be in the later range.

1. Best to plant winter wheat after Hessian Fly safe date, consult Ohio Agronomy Guide for dates by region

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- Take soil samples of your field and start planning for next year

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SOEHNLEN CATTLE

FOCUSES ON MATERNAL GENETICS AND LONGEVITY

During his journey to becoming a veterinarian, Stan Soehnlen took classes in the Caribbean for awhile. He loved life down there although at times it felt claustrophobic living on an island where it took only an hour to completely drive around it. The distance reinforced that home is where the heart is and his heart was in Ohio.

“I didn’t think about anything else other than coming home. I loved growing up in the country. I’ve been lucky enough to travel and see a whole bunch of other places, and there’s no place like home. It’s where your family is, and I knew I didn’t want to raise our kids away from their grandparents,” he said.

Today, Stan and his wife, Dana, are leading busy lives raising two young children while both work full time as veterinarians at the veterinary clinic that Stan’s parents started years ago. They also run Soehnlen Cattle Company, which consists of about 120 head of seedstock and club calves. The husband-and-wife veterinarians are recipients of this year’s Ohio

Drs. Stan & Dana Soehnlen

YOUNG CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

Cattlemen’s Young Cattlemen of the Year award.

“Receiving the award was surprising. We’re so thankful for those who support us. It really makes you feel that what you’re doing is worth it,” Stan said. Soehnlen Cattle got its start 15 years ago when Stan started showing cattle in 4-H. The family had started its herd earlier with five red and white Shorthorn heifers and then started focusing on show cattle, picking and choosing genetics across the country. While showing cattle, Stan discovered that he really enjoyed raising and breeding cattle.

“The genetics part is really interesting to me. It was like a mini science project with every cow – sometimes something worked and sometimes it didn’t. Studying pedigrees is fun. I guess you could say that in a way it’s addicting,” he said.

It was during his high school 4-H years that he met Dana and not only did they share a common interest of wanting to become veterinarians but a love of cattle.

Their goal was to keep the herd going while they were away at college. They were able to do that with the help of Stan’s family.

“I felt like we had built up something special, and the thought was that we shouldn’t get rid of the cows. We’d come so far and we didn’t want to lose what we had,” Stan said. “Thankfully my parents and sister did a lot of the labor while we were gone.”

Today, the family raises cattle that it can sell to 4-H kids, focusing on maternal genetics and longevity. A wide variety of breeds are found roaming the family’s pastures in Navarre which are near the veterinarian practice started by Stan’s father about 50 years ago.

Each year Soehnlen Cattle has a calf sale that’s typically run in an online auction format in late September or early October, selling 15-20 animals. A couple of calves are sold private treaty and some breds are sold at a auction.

“A lot of marketing is done through social media, which has been a godsend. You don’t have to haul animals anywhere and it’s a

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huge convenience,” Stan said.

The family also has started having a yearly embryo sale since it’s an in vitro fertilization (IVF) satellite herd for the global company Vytelle. Every month they aspirate donor cows. One of the family’s goals is to grow the IVF embryo portion of its operation.

“It would be great if one day we were only aspirating cows every two weeks, and I could spend more time doing that than spending every single day at the animal clinic. But the demand has to be there and it has to make financial sense,” Stan said. “We’re constantly thinking of how to grow but land prices that keep going up are setting limitations as is whether we have the time to do it all. People are always asking if we’ll have more to sell but it all comes down to the amount of land we have and calf quality.”

Stan and Dana own 60 acres and keep the cows at Stan’s parents’ farm where they’ve worked to

create new pastures and put in cover crops.

“We gained some acreage down the road and moved some of the herd over there so there’s not as much of a footprint on this farm,” Stan said. “We’re going to incorporate corn silage into the winter mix of feed so we can do less hay and feed more cows with the acreage that we have available and so we can be as sustainable as possible.”

Another investment the family has made is putting in manure holding and storage facilities to prevent runoff. While spreading manure on fields as soon as possible has always been a goal, sometimes it’s necessary to hold the manure for a long time. The new manure holding facilities gives the family more flexibility.

“Runoff is a real concern, and we’ve been focusing on how to store our manure. We’ve poured a lot of money into putting in cement,” Stan said.

“I guess you could say raising cattle is an addiction. If we didn’t have them, what else would we do – we’d be thinking about getting cows. It takes ahold of your free time, and there’s definitely a rewarding feeling from the physical nature of raising cattle. Raising cattle is something Dana and I both enjoy and it wouldn’t be the same if only one of us liked it. It’s a true family experience. You get to spend quality time together doing what you love. It can be tiring at times but it’s so worthwhile.”

When it comes to raising cattle, Stan doesn’t think of it as work. It’s more of a passion for him, and he’s constantly going through his mind on how to improve the herd and make the farm more sustainable.

“We’re so fortunate that we get to see the whole cycle of life from birth to death and how we benefit from the cattle as a food source. I was always told when growing up that there’s no better place for a kid to grow up than on a cattle farm,” he said.

Now Stan and Dana are excited that their two young children will grow up taking care of animals and the land. In the end, the life lessons will be priceless, they said.

OHIO BEEF COUNCIL CULINARY STUDIO TO ENHANCE BEEF MARKETING EFFORTS

Social media is changing how consumers learn about food and cooking. Consequently, the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) and the Beef Checkoff opted to embrace these changes and adapt to help consumers gain more confidence in handling and cooking beef. Beginning in 2023, OBC worked out an agreement with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation in the building that houses all three organizations to remodel the existing kitchen. The result was the creation of a culinary studio and accompanying video production equipment to increase the impact of the Beef Checkoff’s marketing efforts. The three boards recently hosted an open house to debut the new kitchen.

The multi-functional space is used as an in-house kitchen production studio for recipe development, video and social content creation, and educational demonstrations. OBC will partner with chefs, nutritionists,

meat scientists, and other professionals to bring the message and education of beef on the plate to consumers. The first of many recipe videos shot in the new space featured one of OBC’s beef influencers and Brutus Buckeye promoting easy beef meals to fuel consumers throughout their day. The video, shared on OBC and Ohio State University’s social media platforms, promoted the Ohio State 4Miler race held in April and sponsored by the Beef Checkoff. This promotion aligned with the council’s marketing efforts and educational initiatives of beef as part of a healthy lifestyle

“Having this space in our toolkit opens the door for more opportunities

to reach and educate consumers more efficiently,” said Erin Stickel, Wood County beef producer and chair of the Ohio Beef Council. “Consumers will now have a true farm-to-fork experience with Ohio Beef.” Follow @ohiobeef on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or learn more at ohiobeef.org

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OHIO BEEF COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2023

THE FARMER INFLUENCE

The Beef Checkoff and the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) introduced Ohio’s beef farm families to consumers with the Ohio Stories video series through social media, YouTube, and Connected TV. OBC featured Paint Valley Farms of Millersburg, Ohio with Lee Miller and his family highlighting their passion for a better tomorrow with their herd of Shorthorns. The second video of the year featured Hannah Jarvis Miller, DVM, a young professional who takes her love for cattle to help build client-patient relationships and quality care. OBC’s video content reached 2.5 million views.

UNDER THE BEEF INFLUENCE

OBC continues to build a strong influencer program with six Ohio food bloggers and social influencers. A total of 21 unique beef recipes and content were shared with the influencers combined 664K monthly readership, as well as on ohiobeef. org and social platforms. OBC and the Beef Checkoff hosted the influencers on a beef-filled tour in October. The day-anda-half event featured a farm tour at Agle Family Cattle in Clark County where owner Bob Agle discussed his cattle operation and shared how continued education on the farm contributes to the ultimate eating experience. A videography session at OSU provided the influencers with tips and tricks on how to

create compelling beef recipe videos for their readers followed by a chef-driven meat-cutting and wood-hearth cooking demonstration and dinner.

Day two of the event was held in Mitchell Hall on the Columbus State Community College campus where culinary staff and students were invited to join the influencers for a chuck and loin breakdown to highlight the variety of cuts and beef’s versatility. Students were able to try their hand at cutting and trimming the loin into the perfect roasts for the upcoming holidays. The program concluded with a beef nutrition session by OBC’s dietitian Anna Gest.

EDUCATING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE BEEF CHECKOFF

Nutrition Coordinator Anna Gest presented at the 102 Annual Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference in April at Columbus State University. The conference was attended by over 150 registered dietitians, dietetic technicians, and nutrition students from across the state. Gest was the featured speaker at the Stark County Dietetic Association meeting in April and at the Dayton Dietetic Association, Fall Mini-Conference held at Dayton Hospital. Additionally, OBC sponsored the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting. Nutrition Coordinator Gest attended the meeting and spoke with physicians, nurses, and students about the benefits of beef as a first food for babies. Gest also had the opportunity to speak with dietetic interns at Kent State University where she discussed a dietitian’s role in agriculture-related fields and how beef is a part of a nutritious plate.

BEEF CONTINUES TO IMPACT OHIO’S CLASSROOM

OBC had a significant increase in Beef in the Classroom Grant applications in 2023 after two informational emails were sent to Ohio’s high schools through the Beef Checkoff’s Ohio High School Athlete Association (OHSAA) partnership. The growth in applications included 67% from schools that just learned of the grant. The direct email reached 38,000 superintendents, principals, educators, coaches, and directors and contained beef nutrition facts for tweens and teens and recipes for young athletes along with the grant link.

Thanks to beef farmers, Ohio’s students complete lessons on beef selection, storage, preparation, nutrition and food safety. And Ohio’s student-athletes learned about the importance of high-quality beef in their diets.

2023 E-COMMERCE RESULTS

The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) and the Beef Checkoff extended two Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner e-commerce campaigns at the state level in 2023. The Summer Grilling campaign with a national club store resulted in a $79 incremental return on ad spend (ROAS) at the national level. At the state level, OBC reached 241,557 households, had a 26.1% beef sales lift, and a return on investment of $213 for every $1 spent in Ohio ad placement.

A Back-to-School campaign with a national retailer resulted in $12.1M in incremental beef sales nationally with a $34.35 ROI. OBC’s investment gained Ohio 1,081,661 digital ad impressions and traceable beef sales of $2,062,838 with a $205 ROAS.

OHIO BEEF COUNCIL FINANCIAL REPORT

Statements of Revenues & Expenses for January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

2023 OHIO BEEF COUNCIL OPERATING COMMITTEE

Erin Stickel, Bowling Green, Chairman

Allan Robison, Cable, Vice Chairman

Stan Smith, Canal Winchester, Treasurer

Mandy Atterholt, Loudonville

Mark Goecke, Spencerville

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville

Stephanie Harris, St. Clairsville

Bret Layman, Johnstown

Jake Osborn, Lynchburg

Becky Reed, Springfield

Ben Seibert, St.Mary's

Bill Sexten, Washington C.H.

Susie Turner, Somerset

Kris Vincent, East Canton

Barb Watts, Alexandria

Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director

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DEAR FELLOW PRODUCERS,

Since 1963, the Federation of State Beef Councils has been committed to building beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated state and national Checkoff partnership. During the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, the Federation reaffirmed this vision along with the following Statement of Beliefs.

■ We believe in the power of a strong state and national partnership resulting in increased consumer demand for beef.

■ We believe in producer control of Checkoff funds through the Qualified State Beef Councils, which are the foundation of the Beef Checkoff.

■ We believe greater knowledge about the Checkoff results in greater support for the Checkoff.

■ We believe in the industry Long Range Plan as a guidepost for the Beef Checkoff and the principle of “one vision – one plan – one unified voice.”

Only one word was added to these beliefs, but it was a powerful one: unified. The Federation believes in one vision, one plan and one UNIFIED voice. It is the strong state and national partnership that unifies the Federation to speak with one voice and drive beef demand.

While how we drive that demand has certainly changed over the years, one thing remains constant and that is the industry’s dedication to continuous improvement. Whether it is adapting practices to improve animal well-being and conserve natural resources at the ranch or finding new ways to effectively reach consumers, we are stronger when we work together.

This “State of the Federation” provides an overview of Federation-funded programs that producers have helped to direct over the past year. From research and promotion to consumer and industry outreach, these efforts demonstrate the power of unity.

Sincerely,

Clark Price Hensler, North Dakota Chair, Federation of State Beef Councils

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

The Federation of State Beef Councils builds a larger, more impactful, coordinated plan that is executed as a partnership between the Federation and individual state beef councils (SBCs). State beef councils voluntarily invest in the Federation each year, and more than 50% of the Federation’s annual budget supplements tactics within Authorization Requests (ARs) approved by the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC). Supplementing these tactics helps the national Checkoff program have a larger impact on consumer demand.

In 2023, with input from SBC staff, the Federation Executive Committee approved nearly $3.8 million to supplement national efforts. Specific programs made possible by SBC contributions to the Federation include, but are not limited to ▼ ▼ ▼

PROMOTION

STATE BEEF COUNCILS SUPPLEMENT: $1,318,000

⊲ Celebrity athlete Tony Romo was the spokesperson for Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., promoting beef across multiple campaigns including winter holiday content.

⊲ With support from the Federation, content was created to showcase the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand focusing on moments throughout the year when families and friends gather together to enjoy beef.

⊲ The Federation supported efforts to promote beef during the third annual Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300, the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, at Daytona International Speedway in February 2023.

RESEARCH

STATE BEEF COUNCILS SUPPLEMENT: $1,000,000

⊲ Product Quality: Research is designed to improve beef quality, consistency, value and demand. Current projects include the study of new packaging technologies and the effects of freezing on beef quality and palatability.

⊲ Beef Safety: Research focuses on cattle-borne pathogens and/or their resistance, such as a current project studying the impact of water and environmental management on Salmonella.

⊲ Human Nutrition: Beef farmers and ranchers continue to support nutrition research to advance the understanding of beef’s role in a balanced and healthy diet. A current project is studying the effects of beef consumption on skeletal muscle protein.

BEEF FEATURED IN NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

The Federation supported efforts to place positive stories showcasing producers and the benefits of beef in national publications as well as lifestyle and news publications in major metropolitan areas, such as Sports Illustrated, Texas Monthly, Seattle Times, and Atlanta Magazine Combined, these stories have, so far, reached more than 130 million consumers across the country.

INFLUENCING INFLUENCERS

Working with food, culinary and agricultural influencers provides a way to amplify beef messages and to interact with consumer audiences through credible third parties. Influencers share their personal beef stories, recipes and tips to educate and inspire their peers and consumers. The program creates compelling consumer content collaboratively and provides educational opportunities for influencers to tell the beef story in a knowledgeable and authentic manner in their own voice but armed with relevant information. So far, 23 influencers have created 75 posts sharing beef recipes, meals and stories from the ranch, reaching more than 15 million consumers and generating 1.3 million engagements.

REACHING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Following a successful health professional mailing highlighting Beef in the Early Years in 2022, two additional toolkits were sent out to provide health professionals with sciencebased information about beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle. The kits aimed to equip healthcare professionals with valuable education, tools and resources they could then share with their patients and clients.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

STATE BEEF COUNCILS SUPPLEMENT: $995,000

⊲ E-commerce efforts put beef in online carts, and partnerships with retailers, foodservice operators and state beef councils generated significant beef sales. A partnership with a national mass merchandiser promoted beef through digital ads, both on the retailer’s website as well as on popular consumer lifestyle sites that led back to the retailer’s beef landing page.

⊲ The nearly two-month promotion resulted in $11.6 million in incremental beef sales, 30.5 million ad impressions and a return on ad spend of $49.

As part of the effort, more than 3,300 Strong Minds, Strong Bodies toolkits were mailed to pediatric and family physician offices to showcase how beef can contribute to healthy growth and development for school-age children and teens. In addition, more than 850 Beef Nutrition and Heart Health cookbooks were sent to cardiologists and physicians, along with a cover letter from the author, relevant research and heart health consumer content.

NATIONAL AUDIT SHOWS EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS

Since 1991, the Beef Checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) has delivered a set of guideposts and measurements for cattle producers and other stakeholders to help determine quality conformance of the U.S. beef supply. Results from the 2022 NBQA indicate that the beef cattle industry is producing a high-quality product that consumers want more efficiently and the industry’s primary focus across the supply chain remains food safety.

The NBQA, conducted approximately every five years, is foundational research that provides an understanding of what quality means to the various industry sectors, and the value of those quality attributes. This research helps the industry make modifications necessary to increase the value of its products. The efforts of the findings from the 2022 NBQA serve to improve quality, minimize economic loss, and aid in advancements in producer education for the U.S. beef industry. For more information about the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit, visit www.bqa.org.

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INDUSTRY INFORMATION

STATE BEEF COUNCILS SUPPLEMENT: $485,000

⊲ This past year, Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) sustainability content was updated and Texas cattle producer, Tucker Brown, was recognized as the 2022 Advocate of the Year.

⊲ Ten Trailblazers from eight states were selected for the second cohort of beef community spokespeople, beginning the year-long program which includes inperson and virtual training opportunities to prepare the next generation of advocates who will help protect the reputation of the beef industry.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FEDERATION OF STATE BEEF COUNCILS.

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BEST SEASON WILL WRAP-UP AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET ON MAY 4

The 2023-24 BEST season will come to a close on May 4 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus and all BEST participants and their families are encouraged to attend and join in the celebration.

Awards will be presented for Breed Divisions, Buckeye Breeders Series Divisions, Bred and Owned, Novice Heifers, Novice Market Animals, Showmanship and more. Other opportunities of recognition include Stockmanship, photography contests, scholarships, etc. In addition, each BEST participant will receive an end of year participation gift.

New Jr. BEST representatives will be announced and retiring reps will be

recognized.

Those nominated for Character Trait awards will be announced and awarded thanks to OCA’s partnership with Weaver Livestock

Thanks to sponsors like M.H. EBY, Weaver Livestock and Ag-Pro, there will be many exciting drawings and giveaways for participants throughout the evening.

Just like last year, there will be two EBY trailer drawings.The winner of both drawings will take home a livestock trailer to use for the year. The first trailer drawing is for all BEST participants, and the second drawing will be exclusively for Buckeye Breeder’s Series (BBS) participants.

In addition to the BBS trailer, there will be a drawing just for BBS breeders. The winner will take home a John Deere Gator from Ag-Pro for the year. You must be present to win! Community Service is an important aspect of the BEST program. Please remember to bring your pop tabs which will be weighed at the banquet. Money raised from the tabs will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. The awards banquet is free to attend for all BEST participants. Parents and other family members will pay a registration fee to attend. Registration is due by April 26.

Cheers to the

2024 OHIO BEEF EXPO

The 2024 Ohio Beef Expo was held March 14-17 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), is the premier event for Ohio’s cattle industry and includes seedstock shows and sales, a trade show, a competitive junior show and much more all in one place.

“This year’s Expo featured nine breed sales, a sold-out trade show with over 150 vendors, multiple youth education opportunities and a record-setting junior show, with over 1,000 head” said Shane Riley, Expo chairman. “The Expo provides the opportunity for more than 30,000 cattle enthusiasts to gather all for the betterment of the beef industry.

The Expo kicked off Thursday with a full trade show featuring many exhibitors selling a wide variety of agriculture products. Following the opening of the trade show was The Social event where producers and industry affiliates gathered to network and participate in OCA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) auction.

Friday offered the opportunity for multiple breed shows and sales. The Genetic Pathway, located in the Breeds Barn, showcased the industry’s most popular sires and donor prospects on display throughout the weekend. In addition, Friday was also host to the annual online Feeder Cattle Sale hosted by United Producers Inc. that offered consignments of uniform packages of feeder cattle sold off the farm for

record setting prices. Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Attorney General Dave Yost, and Director of Agriculture Brian Baldridge also attended the Expo Friday.

The judging contest, coordinated with The Ohio State University, had nearly 580 youth participants that judged six classes of live cattle, answered questions and evaluated breed data sheets.

The nine breed sales with a combined total of 371 live lots sold at an increased average of $4,082 and total gross sales of $1,514,340.

The Junior Show set a record for the third straight year with over 1,000 entries. Showmanship was held Friday with over 600 junior exhibitors participating. The Market Animal show was held on Saturday and the Heifer show on Sunday.

The annual Friend of the Expo Award was presented posthumously to Bill Tom of Washington Court House, Ohio for his time and many contributions to the Expo’s success over the years.

Full Sale and show results are available at www. ohiobeefexpo.com along with a complete list of the event’s sponsors. The 2025 Ohio Beef Expo is scheduled for March 13-16.

THE SOCIAL

On the opening night of the Ohio Beef Expo The Social event was held at the official Expo hotel, Hilton Columbus/Polaris and sponsored by Nexus Marketing. OCA members, trade show exhibitors, breed sale consignors gathered to socialize and enjoy live music by Lane Manning and Joe Mansion of The Northern Burnouts.

The Social included a Political Action Committee (PAC) auction to raise money to assist political candidates who support agriculture and Ohio’s beef industry.

Thanks to the many donors and buyers, this year’s PAC auction was able to raise over $8,000. The following is a list of donors, items and buyers:

Gift Basket of Skin Care Products

Donated by: Butter Hide Tallow

Buyer: Rockin C Show Cattle

Hair or Hide Duffle Bag

Buyer: Glen Feichtner

Authentic Stainless Bull Cutter

Donated by: Saltwell Western Wear

Buyer: Jamie Graham

Bottle of Cattle Drive Bourbon

Buyer: S & B Custom Innovation / HerdPro

Stover Farms hat & sweatshirt autographed by Buckeye Football tight end Cade Stover

Buyer: Hannah Weymouth

Customizable Wooden High - Top Table & Pedestal

Buyer: Adelman Farms

Football autrographed by OSU Football

Coach Ryan Day

Buyer: Jill Arnett

#1 print of C.J. Brown’s “Spring Born”

Artowrk

Donated by: CJ Brown

Buyer: D & J Sales and Service

Ohio Beef Expo Logo Wooden High - Top Table & Pedestal

Buyer: S & B Custom Innovation / HerdPro

Bextra Bale Feeder

Donated by: WM E. Fagaly & Son

Buyer: Adelman Farms

Behind the scenes tour of OSU Football

Woody Hayes Complex for two

Buyer: Cavannah Farms

CJ Brown Print Framed & Matted

Donated by: Center Street Meat Market

Buyer: D & J Sales and Service

Set of Corn Hole Boards

Donated by: Meat Processing Career Center

Pickaway Correctional - Ohio Penal Industries

Buyer: War Horse Cattle Company

2 Tickets - Buckeye Football Home GameOSU vs. Indiana Nov. 23

Buyer: Alden Wedemyer

Bottle of Restoration Rye & Bourbon Barrel Print

Buyer: Jamie Graham

Bottle of 15 - year old Calumet Farm Bourbon

Buyer: 4R Farms & Show Cattle

*Proceeds from the last two lots went towards the Bill Tom Scholarship Fund*

SPONSORS

EXPO COMMITTEE APPAREL

Cattle Visions

D & J Sales & Service Inc.

Farm Credit Services

OFFICIAL UTILITY VEHICLE SPONSOR

AgPro

SHOWMANSHIP SPONSORS

Showrite Feeds/Hubbard Botkins

Olde Wood Limited

Engelhaupt Embroidery

JUNIOR SHOW MARKET

ANIMAL RING

McGuire Farm and Excavating

JUNIOR SHOW HEIFER RING

Goettemoeller Show Cattle

JUNIOR SHOW SHOWMANSHIP RING

Schaeffer Show Cattle

TOP 5 MARKET ANIMAL SPONSOR

David L. Campbell Insurance Agency –

Hasting Mutual

Andrews Cattle Co

Andrews Auctioneers

TOP 5 HEIFER SPONSOR

TransOva Genetics

Boyert & Core Show Cattle

Stertzbach Cattle Company

SALE RING

The Wendt Group

SPONSOR OF THE DAY – THURSDAY

Bane Welker Equipment

SPONSOR OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

Grillin N Chillin

SPONSOR OF THE DAY – SATURDAY

AgCredit

SPONSOR OF THE DAY - SUNDAY

Hilton Columbus Polaris

ALLEN COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR SHOW BROADCAST

Biozyme

O’Reilly Autoparts

YOUTH JUDGING CONTEST SPONSOR

Kova

OFFICIAL EXPO WI-FI SERVICE

K Buildings

OFFICIAL EXPO VET

The OSU Veterinary Medical Center

CONCESSION STAND DRINKWARE

RC Packing, Inc.

Baird

JUNIOR SHOW BACKTAG SPONSOR

Allen County Cattlemen’s Association

CATTLEMEN’S LEARNING CENTER

Corteva Agriscience

ICAP Crop Insurance

TRADE SHOW BREAKFAST

Back Forty Embroidery

TRADE SHOW HOSPILTALITY

SANDWICHES

Corteva Agriscience

SOCIAL EVENT SPONSOR

Nexus Marketing

FAYETTE COUNTY CATTLE FEEDER’S ASSOCIATION

PRIME GENERAL SPONSOR

Heartland Feed Services

WM E. Fagaly

JUNIOR SHOW PLATINUM SPONSORS

AgCredit

Fayette County Cattle Feeders

Heartland Feed Services

Orchard View Farm

Watson Family Show Cattle

JUNIOR SHOW PARTICIPATION AWARDS

Grillin N Chillin

Miami Valley Plastics

Sullivan Supply

Weaver Livestock

COWBOY HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS

Back Forty Embroidery

City Limits Western LLC

Kent Nutrition Group

MH EBY Inc/ EBY Trailers

Murphy Tractor

W.M. E. Fagaly & Son Inc.

YOUTH BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE SPONSORS

Wood County Beef Producers

COLISEUM TIE RAIL SPONSOR

Pugh Central Station

SELECT GENERAL SPONSORS

McBurney’s Livestock Equipment

Reinecker Ag, LLC

JUNIOR SHOW GOLD SPONSORS

Clark County Cattle Producers

Griswold Cattle

Homan Inc.

PBS Animal Health

Rodgers Cattle Co

S & B Custom Innovation / Herd Pro

Trans Ova Genetics

Umbarger Show Feeds

Vanhove Cattle

Williams County Beef Producers

Winegardner / KIingaman Show Cattle

JUNIOR SHOW SILVER SPONSORS

Brutus Show Cattle

Cedar Lane Farm

DA Cattle

Drake Farms

Fulton County Cattle Feeders

Granville Milling Co.

HFS Angus - Tim & Elizabeth Harsh

Henry County Cattlemen’s Association

Herman Cattle Co

Highland County Cattlemen’s

Hord Livestock

Jeremiah Jacobs

Johnny Regula

Lorain County Farm Bureau Inc.

Maplecrest Farms LLC/ ICAP Crop Insurance

Miller Family Show Cattle

Nofziger Seed, Wauseon, Ohio

Ohio CattleWomen

Reinecker Ag, LLC

Rodgers Cattle Co

Ron Kries, Auctioneer

Schaeffer Show Cattle

Turner Shorthorns - Tom & Susie Turner

JUNIOR SHOW BRONZE SPONSORS

Adelman Trucking Co

Buckeye Border Embryo Transfer

Butter Hide Tallow LLC

CJ Brown Studios

Fred Frey

Highland Livestock Supply Ltd

Kim Herman

Logan County Cattle Association

Noble County Cattlemen’s Association

RC Show Cattle

JUNIOR SHOW BREED SPONSOR

Angus Ohio Angus Association

Chianina Fennig Show Cattle

Hereford Buckeye Hereford Association

Charolais Boyert Show Cattle

Maine-Anjou DeFrank Show Cattle

Simmental

Shorthorn

AOB

Woodard Cattle Co./West Livestock

Kaffenbarger Farms Inc

Leon Show Cattle

Low % Chianina Winegardner/ KIingaman Show Cattle

ChiAngus

Winegardner / KIingaman Show Cattle

Limousin/Limousin - Flex Boyert Show Cattle

Maine - Angus DeFrank Show Cattle

Crossbred Steer - Division I Blue Rock Shorthorns

Crossbred Steer - Division II Blue Rock Shorthorns

Crossbred Steer - Division III Lehman Farms

Crossbred Steer - Division IV Lehman Farms

Market Heifer Lehman Farms

Crossbred Overall Bailey Cattle Co.

AWARDS

SALTWELL SCHOLARSHIPS

Two recipients were awarded with scholarships courtesy of Saltwell Western Store at this year’s Expo. Saltwell Western Store is the official provider of Ohio Beef Expo apparel in the Trade Show each year. Jay and Sally Puzacke, owners, donate a percentage of sales generated from the official line of clothing sold to be used for scholarships granted through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation.

This year, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Cheyenne Myers, Stark County and Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County for their involvement in the beef industry and their academic achievements.

FRIEND OF THE EXPO

Each year, OCA choses a deserving individual to honor with the Friend of the Expo awrd. This year’s award was posthumously awarded to Bill Tom for his time and many contributions to the Expo’s success over the years.

Bill’s wife Bridget, his children, Braiden, Gavin, and Maeve and his mother Nancy accepted the award in Bill’s honor.

Pictured from the left Joe Foster, Cheyenne Myers, Kaylee Jennings, Sally Puzacke.

Pictured from the left Elizabeth Harsh, Joe Foster, Braiden Tom, Shane Riley, Bridget Tom, Maeve Tom, Nancy Tom, Gavin Tom.

Cattleman

Special

JUDGING CONTEST

JUNIOR TOP TEAM

SENIOR TOP TEAM

Reserve Champion Overall Team: Ashland County 4-H 1

Claire Atterholt, Natalie Atterholt, Kalli Atterholt, Natalie Liston

Third Overall Team: Ohio All-Stars

Macy Stanley, Brayden Cummings, Brianna Foxx, Kolten Greenhorn

Fourth Overall Team: Stark County Juniors

Audrey Motts, Harper Motts, Carlene Briestensky, Coy Ellington

Fifth Overall Team: Crawford County 4-H Green

Mallory Brausw, Rylee Bloomfield, Avary Stirm, Harper Horning

JUNIOR INDIVIDUALS

Champion Overall Individual: Ella Patterson, Wood County Reserve Champion Overall Individual: Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County

Third Overall Individual: Macy Stanley, Ross County

Fourth Overall Individual: Landon Moore, Fairfield County

Fifth Overall Individual: Gavin Richards, Wood County

Sixth Overall Individual: Lydia Smith, Fairfield County

Seventh Overall Individual: Ruger White, Ashland County

Eighth Overall Individual: Brody Bolen, Ashland County

Ninth Overall Individual: Audrey Motts, Stark County

Tenth Overall Individual: Natalie Campbell, Mahoning County

Reserve Champion Overall Team: Felicity Franklin FFA

Kaylee Jennings, Luke Jennings, Rebekah Pertuset, Emma Brandenburg

Third Overall Team: Crazy 8’s

Luke Fulton, Carly Csapo, Caiden Daugherty, Mason Kinney

Fourth Overall Team: Mechanicsburg

Darby Ayars, Daltyn Hurst, Hannah Dingledine, Myah Bandy

Fifth Overall Team: Ashland 4-H SR

Clare Hahn, Maci Atterholt, Kelsey Kaeser, Blane Young

SENIOR INDIVIDUALS

Champion Overall Individual: JT Todd, Champaign County

Reserve Champion Overall Individual: Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County

Third Overall Individual: Taylor Poff, Geauga County

Fourth Overall Individual: Landyn Scheetz, Stark County

Fifth Overall Individual: Clare Hahn, Ashland County

Sixth Overall Individual: Gus Wilt, Fayette County

Seventh Overall Individual: Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County

Eighth Overall Individual: Wyatt King, Wyandot County

Ninth Overall Individual: Darby Ayars, Champaign County

Tenth Overall Individual: Chris Blosser, Morgantown, WV

Champion Overall Team: Wood County Junior A

Pictured from left: Claire Lampe, Jocelyn Belleville, Gavin Richards, Ella Patterson

Champion Overall Team: Route 6 Rebels

Pictured from left: Tatumn Poff , Ethan Davies, Taylor Poff, Samantha VanVorhis

thanks to Director of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge and Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Rodney Creech for presenting the judging contest awards.

BREED SHOW CHAMPIONS

Hereford | Judge: Taylor Feickert - Millersburg, Ohio

Mini Hereford | Judge: Jake Osborn - Lynchburg, Ohio

Reserve Champion Hereford Bull: Creek 2504 914 Clemson 237K Exhibited by: Creek Bottom Farms - Navarre, Ohio

Champion Hereford Bull: 4G Corbin 31Z Exhibited by: 4G Herefords - New Enterprise, PA

Champion Hereford Cow/Calf: EML Zelda IS Custom Made JO12 w/bull calf by KT Small Town Exhibited by: Emma Lewis - Litchfield, Ohio

Reserve Champion Hereford Female: KT Patches 305L Exhibited by: Cramer Cattle Co - Ada, Ohio

Champion Hereford Female: WCH 6H Redskin 1K Exhibited by: Hileman Farms - Harrison, MI

Reserve Champion Hereford Cow/Calf: WPM Queen Kate 18B w/heifer calf by NJW Long Haul 36E Exhibited by: McDonald Polled Herefords - Lost Creek, WV

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Bull: LOV Elvis Exhibited by: LOV Mini Herefords - Shelby, Ohio

Champion Mini Hereford Bull: THF Up North 326 Exhibited by: Brenna Thorson - Rudolph, WI

Champion Hereford Mini Female: KLD Ella Louise Exhibited by: Ameila’s Dream Farm - Martinsville, IN

Murray Grey | Judge: Aaron Arnett - Galion, Ohio

Champion Mini Hereford Prospect Steer: HMH Diamond Jim Exhibited by: Hoban Miniature Herefords - Detroit Lakes, MN

Champion Mini Hereford Market Steer: KMF Nash Bohannon Exhibited by:PigMoo Farm - Mount Sterling, Ohio

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Prospect Steer: HI John 1L Exhibited by: Havenar Livestock - Piqua, Ohio

Champion Murray Grey Bull: Circle S Rip Exhibited by: Circle S Stock Farms - Endeavor, WI

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Bull: Stoney Creek Larceny Exhibited by: Kristy Peters, Kenashum, WI

Champion Murray Grey Female: Snyder Kalico Dove Exhibited by: Snyder Livestock - Burghill, Ohio

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Female: Circle S Brandy Exhibited by: Circle S Stock Farms - Endeavor, WI

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Female: THF Blossom Rae 217 Exhibited by: Havenar Trucking - Piqua, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Bull: CCS Pay Weight 226L Exhibited by: Cagwin Farms - Virginia, IL

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull: BF Lightening 27/L Exhibited by: Brennstuhl Farms - Danville, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Plus Bull: CCS Won’t Stop 100L Exhibited by: Cagwin Farms - Virginia, IL

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Bull: Rainy Day Ace Exhibited by: Rainy Day Shorthorns - Jerusalem, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Female: Paraise Proud Fool 2304 Exhibited by: Paradise Cattle Company - Ashville, Ohio

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female: GG’s Hazel Rose 1207 Exhibited by: C & S Hetik Show Cattle - Fremont, Ohio

Champion Shorthorn Plus Female: SMCK Ali Lil Lady Exhibited by: McKay Farms - Holly, MI

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Female: SMCK Peaches Y29 Exhibited by: McKay Farms - Holly, MI

MAINE - ANJOU

Managed by: PrimeTime AgriMarketing Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Live Lots: 78 Sale Gross: $401,300

MINI HEREFORD

RED ANGUS

SHORTHORN

SIMMENTAL

JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW CHAMPIONS

Reserve Champion Heifer & Champion Angus Exhibited by Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County

3rd Overall Heifer & Champion Chianina Exhibited by Ryleigh Egbert, Auglaize County

4th Overall Heifer & Champion High % Maine - Anjou Exhibited by Madison Fisher, Perry County

5th Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion Chianina Exhibited by Karlie Kennedy, Adams County

9th Overall Heifer & Champion Simmental Exhibited by Reed Hanes, Darke County

6th Overall Heifer & Champion Limousin/ Lim Flex Exhibited by D’lelah Laber, Highland County

10th Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion Angus Exhibited by Bryson Jones, Allen County

7th Overall Heifer & Champion Crossbred Exhibited by Taylor Barton, Clinton County

8th Overall Heifer & Reserve Champion % Simmental Exhibited by Kate Liggett, Tuscarawas County

Judge: Andrew Foster - Niles, MI

Grand Champion Heifer & Champion % Simmental Exhibited by Layelle Coulson, Hardin County

Champion Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Cole Bromley, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Ellis Davis, Highland County

Champion % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Sydney Sanders, Highland County

Reserve Champion % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Quinn Ervin, Vinton County

Champion Chi Angus Heifer Exhibited by Raymond Beneker, Butler County

Reserve Champion Chi Angus Heifer Exhibited by Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County

Champion Low % Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Reed Hanes, Darke County

Reserve Champion Low % Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Emma Grafft, Butler County

Champion Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Haleigh Stephens, Ashland County

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Sam Stoughton, Madison County

Reserve Champion Limousin/ Lim - Flex Heifer Exhibited by Mackenzie Neal, Preble County

Reserve Champion High % Maine - Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Stella Koehler, Fairfield County

Champion Mainetainer Heifer Exhibited by Jorja Morgan, Gallia County

Reserve Champion Maintainer Heifer Exhibited by Colby Manning, Darke County

Champion Maine Angus Heifer Exhibited by Emma Grafft, Butler County

Reserve Champion Maine Angus Heifer Exhibited by Caroline Rinkes, Jefferson County Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Reed Hanes, Darke County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Bristol Bates, Muskingum County

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer Exhibited by James Myers, Licking County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer Exhibited by Wyatt Luallen, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Piper Shepard, Henry County

Champion AOB Heifer Exhibited by Emma Helsinger, Preble County

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer Exhibited by Emma Pitstick, Madison County

Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer Exhibited by Wyatt King, Seneca County

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Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Elliot Andrews, Wayne County

Reserve Champion Angus Steer Exhibited by Paige Atkins, Muskingum County

Champion Charolais Steer Exhibited by Jozie Beiser, Preble County

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer Exhibited by Garrett Reusch, Medina County

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by Reide Black, Tuscarawas County

Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Reid Bishop, Clark County

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Exhibited by Audra Music, Richland County

Champion Maine - Anjou Steer Exhibited by Jayla Ricer, Pike County

Reserve Champion Maine - Anjou Steer Exhibited by McKayla Nelson, Meigs County

Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Kinze McKelvey, Wayne County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer Exhibited by Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion AOB Steer Exhibited by Aubree Wood, Sandusky County

Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by Alicia Graham, Licking County

Reserve Champion Market Heifer Exhibited by Karlee Havens, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion Division I Steer Exhibited by Tyler Neill, Huron County

Reserve Champion Division III Steer Exhibited by Chase Wharton, Wayne County

Reserve Champion Division II Steer Exhibited by Taylen Thompson, Fairfield County

Reserve Champion Division V Steer Exhibited by Marissa Graham, Licking County

Champion Division III Steer Exhibited by Baylor Perry, Champaign County

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPIONS

Judges: Josh & Marissa Streitmatter - Boswell, IN

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Madison Fisher, Perry County; Reserve – Maggie Sautter, Sandusky County; 3rd – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County; 4th – Harper Saunders, Gallia County; 5th –Camille Kemmerer, Fairfield County; 6th – Bristol McDowell, Wood County; 7th – Chloe King, Seneca County; 8th – Brooklyn Berry, Licking County; 9th – Beckett Winegardner, Allen County; 10th –Gentry Krotzer, Seneca County

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Carter Drake, Muskingum County; Reserve – Paige Atkins, Muskingum County; 3rd – Claire Atterholt, Ashland County; 4th – Brock Fox, Seneca County; 5th – Ruger White, Ashland County; 6th – Gus Montgomery, Licking County; 7th – Ella Elliot, Gallia County; 8th – Garrett Deisch, Morrow County; 9th – Kelsey Kaeser, Ashland County; 10th – Olivia Geyer, Muskingum County

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Delaney Jones, Allen County; Reserve – Jayla Ricer, Pike County; 3rd – Ryleigh Egbert, Auglaize County; 4th – Beau Johnson, Gallia County; 5th – Wyatt Binckley, Licking County; 6th – Kaylee Jennings, Clermont County; 7th – Alicia Graham, Licking County; 8th – Mason Powell, Morrow County; 9th – Grant Belleville, Wood County; 10th – Owen Fennig, Mercer County

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Macy Stanley, Ross County; Reserve – Reide Black, Tuscarawas County; 3rd – Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County; 4th – D’lelah Laber, Highland County; 5th – Austin Sutherly, Clark County; 6th – Reid Bishop, Clark County; 7th – Emma Helsinger, Preble County; 8th – Brextyn Grabriel, Morrow County; 9th – Avery Sautter, Sandusky County; 10th – Ava Calderone, Licking County

Top 10 pictured from left to right: Champion – Mckayla Nelson, Meigs County; Reserve – Kendall Bishop, Clark County; 3rd – Olivia Jones, Allen County; 4th – Hayden Shumaker, Warren County; 5th – Essie McGuire, Champaign County; 6th – Gus Wilt, Fayette County; 7th –Alexis Perry, Ottawa County; 8th – Marissa Graham, Licking County; 9th – Russell Fox, Seneca County; 10th – Sadie Moore, Fairfield County

ANGUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

DUE MAY 1

Scholarship applications are now available for college students involved with the Angus breed. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $358,000 in scholarships in 2023 alone. The Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate, graduate and trade school students each year to help Angus youth achieve their educational goals and offset the rising costs of tuition. Applications are due May 1.

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

Applicants for undergraduate and graduate scholarships must have, at one time, been a member of the NJAA and currently be an active junior, regular or life member of the American Angus Association®. The following documents are required to be considered for a 2024 undergraduate or graduate scholarship: the 2024 scholarship application; three letters of recommendation; a copy of current high school/college/university transcript; and the applicant’s Association member code.

Certified Angus Beef®/National Junior Angus Association Scholarship

Since 1990, the NJAA has teamed up with Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) to help Angus youth pursue their higher education goals. The selected applicant will receive a $1,500 scholarship. A separate application from the Angus Foundation scholarship application is required for the CAB/NJAA scholarship.

Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship

The Angus Foundation will award four $1,500 scholarships to

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undergraduate students who use Angus genetics in a commercial cattle operation’s breeding program or whose parents use Angus genetics. Emphasis will be placed on applicants’ knowledge of the cattle industry and perspective of the Angus breed. The applicant or their parent/guardian must have transferred or been transferred an Angus registration paper in the last 36 months (on or after May 1, 2021) and must be considered commercial and not seedstock in their operation. The scholarship applies to any field of study.

For more information about the Angus Foundation Scholarships, visit www.angus.org/foundation.

CARLY SANDERS EARNS JUNIOR BRONZE AND SILVER AWARDS

Carly Sanders, Leesburg, Ohio, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Sanders is the 16-year-old daughter of David and Mindy Sanders and attends Fairfield Local Schools. She is a member of the NJAA and the Ohio Junior Angus Association.

She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Sanders participated in the 2018 mentoring program. She was also a participant in the 2023 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference.

Sanders has submitted DNA samples for Genomic Profile Testing through Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) and consigned cattle to the Coor Cattle Fall Sale.

The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards and meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and selling Angus cattle.

NATIONAL CHIANINA JUNIOR BOARD APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MAY 1

You’ve seen the purple coats at the shows…Now it’s your time to join! Applications are now open for the National Chianina Junior Board. Application deadline is May 1. You must be 15 years of age or older to apply. Applications can be found at https://bit.ly/24JrBoardApp or by scanning the QR code below.

Contact Heather Counts at heather@chicattle.org with questions.

NATIONAL MAINE - ANJOU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 1

The American Maine - Anjou Association offers several scholarships to support the advanced education of Maine - Anjou juniors.

Applications can be found at www. maine-anjou.org/junior/scholarship. php and are due May 1. Scholarships will be awarded at the National Junior Heifer show this summer.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Allied Industry Council is a business partnership that supports educational efforts and leadership opportunities for cattlemen to advance Ohio’s beef cattle industry.

ADM Animal Nutrition

Camron Deckling

camron.deckling@adm.com

Kevin Steele 330-465-0962

www.admworld.comw

Ag Credit

David White 419-435-7758 www.agcredit.net

Ag-Pro

Ben Butcher

740-653-6951

www.agprocompanies.com

Allflex USA, Inc.

Dave McElhaney 717-462-1185

www.allflexusa.com

Alligare, LLC

Jeff Clark 724-494-6199

Marianna Hague 334-748-0048

Bo Burns 610-742-8016

Paul Conti 610-742-6303

Zach Hildictch 208-550-5869

www.alligare.com/

Baird Private Wealth Management

Patrick Saunders 740-446-2000

www.patricksaundersfc.com

Bane-Welker Equipment

Makayla Eggleton 937-206-1653

Heather Geiger 740-363-3614

Scott Raber 740-363-1341 Ext.

9037

Andrew Baker 937-456-6281

Ext. 9038

Jay Snodgrass 765-866-0494

Ext. 2215

www.bane-welker.com

Bayer Crop Science

Christina Howell 419-295-9247

Dan Hutchins 614-546-9603

www.cropscience.bayer.com

BioZyme, Inc.

Lori Lawrence 614-395-9513

Ty McGuire 816-344-5874

www.biozymeinc.com

Boehringer-Ingelheim

Thomas Reinholt 260-460-7174

Brent Tolle

www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Burkmann Nutrition

Brent Williams 859-236-0400

Kasey Gordon 859-236-0400

Tom Hastings 859-236-0400

Austin Sexten 859-236-0400

Dr. David Williams 859-236-0400

www.burkmann.com

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Elaine Riechard 937-770-2820

Anna Taylor 701-220-9387

www.cargill.com | www.sunglo.com

Central Life Sciences

Kenley Rogers 330-465-9225

www.centrallifesciences.com

Cornerstone Veterinary Services, LLC

Amgad Riad 567-510-4340

www.mycsvets.com

Corteva AgriScience

Rachel Walker 270-995-9541

www.rangeandpasture.com

D&J Sales and Services

Jon Jones 740-391-1246

www.djsalesandservice.com

Elanco Animal Health

Jon Sweeney 515-249-2926

Jim Stefanak 330-298-8113

www.elanco.com

Farm Credit Mid-America

Scott LaGuire 419-733-9796

David Sanders 740-335-3306

Evan Hahn 567-215-7367

www.e-farmcredit.com

Farm Science Review

Nick Zachrich 614-514-9577

Ali Friesen 614-292-4278

Fennig Equipment

Gary Fennig 419-953-8500

www.fenningequipment.com

Four Star Veterinary Service

Taylor Engle 419-305-7494

Bryant Chapman 419-953-4523

Trey Gellert 419-953-4523

www.4starvets.com

Heartland Bank

Greg Woodward 614-214-3186

Matthew Bucklew 614-475-7024

www.heartland.bank

Heartland Feed Services

Jodie Clane 419-586-2303

Joe Siegrist 419-305-2451

Travis Spicer 419-733-9915

Chad Knapke 419-733-6434

Andrew Davis 419-733-6239

Jacob Giere 419-733-1611

www.heartlandfeedsrevices.com

Heritage Cooperative

Dale Stryffler 330-556-8465

Derek Fauber 614-873-6736

David Monnin 914-873-6736

www.heritagecooperative.com

Highland Livestock Supply Ltd.

Curt & Allison Hively 330-457-2033

www.highlandlivestocksupply.com

Hubbard Feeds

Jordon Eggersman 937-892-8271

www.hubbardfeeds.com

ICAP Crop Insurance

Lindsey Hall 937-763-8115

Joanie Grimes 937-763-1198

www.icapcrop.com/

Jividens’s Farm Equipment, LLC

Dustin Deckard, Ashlee Deckard, Jon Davis, & Jane Jividen 740-709-9713

www.jividens.com

Johnson Concrete Livestock Waterers

Brad McCormick 402-463-1359

www.johnsonconcreteproducts.com

Kalmbach Feeds

Jeff Neal 419-356-0128

Kyle Nickles 419-294-3838

Cheryl Miller 419-294-3838

www.kalmbachfeeds.com

Kent Nutrition Group

Patrick Barker 513-315-3833

www.kentfeeds.com

M.H. Eby Inc./Eby Trailers

Kirk Swensen 614-879-6901

Steve Rittenhouse 614-879-6901

www.mheby.com

McArthur Lumber & Post

Clint 740-596-2551

www.totalfarmandfence.com

McGuire Wholesale

Virgil Jennings 800-860-3744

Dave Bishop 800-860-3744

Keith Montgomery 800-860-3744

Duane Wilson 800-860-3744

Tessa Briggs 800-860-3744

www.mcguirewholesale.com

Merck Animal Health

Seth Clark 330-465-2728

www.merck-animal-health-usa.com

Muirfield Energy

Doug Foreman 419-569-5912

Jerry Jenkins 937-210-0203

Cathi Lydy 419-265-0758

Michael Gonzales 817-739-2623

www.murifieldenergry.com

Murphy Tractor

Eric Bischoff 614-876-1141

Brent Chauvin 937-898-4198

www.murphytractor.com

Nationwide Insurance

Shawnda Vega 614-329-4500

Dan Durheim 202-316-4984

www.farmagentfinder.com

Nexus Marketing

Pat Lampert 419-953-0546

Chad Leffel 567-204-7846

Holly Fleck 419-953-2295

www.nexusag.org

Ohio Ag Equipment/ Ohio

CAT

Courtney Bush & Linda Meier 614-851-3629

Brian Speelman 614-851-3629

www.ohiocat.com

Ohio Penal Industry

William Bierbaugh 614-214-8916, Robert Caplinger 614-531-8291

www.opi.ohio.gov

Ohio Soybean Council

Madison Layman 330-293-2184

www.soyohio.org

OSU Large Animal Services

Eric Gordon DVM, Kristin Smith

RVT, Kevin Jacque DVM, Alissa

Wilhelm DVM, Shaw Perrin DVM 937-642-2936

www.marysville.vet.ohio-state.edu

PBS Animal Health

Hanna Green 330-834-3000

Kevin Warrene 800-321-0235

www.pbsanimalhealth.com

Priefert Ranch Equipment

Steve Campbell 903-434-8973

Nate Aguredakes 330-868-1181

www.priefert.com

Purina Animal Nutrition

Patrick Gunn 317-967-4345

Cy Prettyman 470-360-5538

Kira Morgan 812-480-2715

David Newsom 317-677-5799

www.purinamills.com

Quality Liquid Feeds

Joe Foster 614-560-5228

www.qlf.com

Reed & Baur Insurance Agency

Jim & Paula Rogers 866-593-6688

www.reedbaurinsurance.com

Richfield Industries

Tom Campbell 810-516-7779

www.richind.com

Ridgeview Reproductive Services LLC

Patricia Parrish 740-641-3217

Rodoc Leasing & Sales

Roger Miller 419-692-5881

Braytan Kruse 419-394-4408

Tony Rieman 419-348-0644

Abby Snyder 937-869-9712

Bryan Hoersten 937-503-7979

www.rodoc.com

Rod’s Western Palace

Eric Seaman 614-262-2512

www.rods.com

Saltwell Western Store

Sally Pazacke 330-343-0388

www.saltwellwesternstore.com

Sakura Wagyu Farms

Tori Grafton 614-809-1089

Chad Adams 402-533-2030

Lawrence Adams 402-440-0924

Francis Pang 330-323-0960

David Sahr 740-817-3261

www.sakurawagyufarms.com

Saunders Insurance Agency

John Saunders 740-446-0404

Scott Saunders 740-446-0404

Brett Steinback 740-446-0404

www.saundersins.com

Sedgwick

Tony Sharrock 614-376-5450

David Deyo 614-376-5401

www.sedgwickcms.com

Select Sires Member Co-op

Julie Ziegler, Joanna Frankenberg

Kevin Hinds, & Rachel Billups 614-878-5333

Jim Ray 614-205-7176

www.cobaselect.com

Shade River Ag Service

Tom Karr 740-591-9900, Whitney Hayman 740-591-8800

Wesley Karr 740-591-8975

Rob Hoffman 740-985-3445

www.facebook.com/Shade-River-Ag-Chester ST Genetics

Aaron Arnett 614-947-9931 www.stgen.com

Straight A’s

Nikki McCarty 330-868-1182

Nate Aguredakes 330-868-1182 www.ranchcity.com

Sunrise Co-op, Inc.

Jay Clutter 419-305-3702

www.sunriseco-op.com

The Wendt Group

Kevin Wendt 614-626-7653

Dale Evans 260-894-0458

Nick Cummings 740-572-0756

Tyler Wilt 740-572-1249

Wesley Black 740-572-1670

www.thewendtgroup.com

TransOva Genetics

Emily Warnimont 712-722-3586

Lacey Murray 712-722-3586

Amber Clark 712-722-3586

Sabrina Clark 712-722-3586

www.transova.com

Umbarger Show Feeds

Jackson Umbarger 317-422-5195

Eric King 419-889-744

www.umbargerandsons.com

United Producers, Inc.

Sam Roberts 614-890-6666

Sue Bechtel 614-433-2190

Hannah Carter 614-433-2190

Bob Siegel 614-433-2152 1-800-456-3276= www.uproducers.com

Vitalix Inc.

Travis Taylor 816-592-3000

Carmen Grissom 405-827-4912

Dusty Allison 308-254-6224

www.vitalix.com

Vytelle

Zach Bartenslager 304-661-6331

Kara Schmidt 443-974-2067

Rodney Schoenbine 330-464-9793

www.vytelle.com

Weaver Leather Livestock

Angela Kain 330-674-1782

Lisa Shearer 330-674-1782

Karli Mast 330-674-1782

www.weaverleather.com

WM. E Fagaly & Son Inc.

Ryan Gries 513-678-1042

Chris McConnell 513-667-7444

Kara Schmidt 443-974-2067

www.fagalyfeed.com

Zoetis Animal Health

Laura Homan 320-293-2184

www.zoetisus.com

Save the Date

Aug. 24, 2024

Connect with friends while listening to live music, enjoying drinks, delicious appetizers, a beef entree, and desserts.

All proceeds support the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation youth scholarship fund benefiting the next generation of cattle industry leaders.

BBS AT THE 2024 OHIO BEEF EXPO

The 2024 Ohio Beef Expo included separate championship drives for the Buckeye Breeders Series (BBS) - a division of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program that features registered cattle born, bred and raised in Ohio.

The 2024 BBS BEST sponsoring partners are Dickson Cattle Co., The Folks Printing Co., Jones Show Cattle and R.D. Jones Excavating.

BBS provides Ohio seedstock breeders with an enhanced marketing opportunity for Ohio bred and born registered cattle, creates a source of moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige, and attracts new participants interested in participating in the BEST program – this now includes out-of-state youth.

All nominating breeders will be recognized on the OCA website and at the BEST banquet for their honors achieved with the cattle they sell and nominate for the program. All participating breeders are invited to attend the Annual Awards Banquet on May 4 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

At the banquet, there will be two exclusive BBS drawings. One will be for BBS exhibitors and one for BBS breeders. One exhibitor will be drawn to take home an EBY livestock trailer for a year’s use, and one breeder will be drawn to win a year’s use of a John Deere Gator.

You must be present to win!

ABC Simmentals, Wooster

Addison Campbell, Eaton

Aly Simpson, West Union

Alyssa Carter, Oregonia

Aspen Brehm, Fayette

Austin Hunker, Bellevue

Bailey - Lynn Jennings, Fayette

Balduf and Sons Show Cattle, Nevada

Barbour Cattle, West Salem

Beau Johnson, Gallipolis

Belle Brautigam, Sidney

Ben Kremer, Ansonia

Bill Bates, Blue Rock

Blue Rock Shorthorns, Blue Rock

Boyert Show Cattle, Seville

Brandon Corry, Xenia

Brayden Cummings, Hillsboro

Bristol Bates, Chandlersville

Brooke Stottsberry, Caldwell

Buckleback Cattle LTD, Alexandria

Burga Cattle Company, Barnesville

Caleb McKee, Gambier

CampbellCo, Cedarville

Campbell Good, Bellevue

Candace Muir, Waynesville

Carly Sanders, Leesburg

Caroline Winter, Ashville

Cassidy Harris, Lewisburg

Cayden Wood, Fremont

Charity Moore, Germantown

Chris Tooms, New Concord

Coor Cattle, Greenfield

Cole Hilaman, Wakeman

Collin Fedderke, Napoleon

Creekside Cattle, Kimbolton

D’lelah Laber, Hillsboro

Dan Baker, Tiffin

Deborah Rider, New Concord

DeFrank Show Cattle, Richmond

Delaney Chester, Oregonia

Desirae Logsdon, Amanda

Diamond T Land and Cattle, Bidwell

Duane Shawk, Hillsboro

DWK, Minerva

Elijah Wright, Mt Perry

Ellis Davis, Hillsboro

Elly Castello, Barnesville

Emma Pitstick, South Solon

Eric Dunfee, Belmont

Fark Family Farm, West Manchester

Fawley Farms, Lynchburg

Franklin Kinney, Lewistown

Gage Farrar, Oak Hill

Grace Steiber, Monroeville

Grauer Show Cattle, Shiloh

Hallie Clem, Springfield

Hannah Millikan, Napoleon

Hara Angus Farm, Brookville

Harder Farms, Oak Harbor

Hill and Hollow Farms, Bradford

Hoobler Show Cattle, West Lafayette

Hunter Watson, Caldwell

Jason R Beougher, Rockbridge

Jared Bates, Blue Rock

Jayse Flax, South Charleston

JB Show Cattle, Bloomingburg

Jess Miller, Lakeville

Jill Flint, Newark

Jillian Brown, Lewisville

Joe Lucas Family, Amesville

John Goebel, Edon

Jones Show Cattle, Harrod

Kaitlyn Black, New Waterford

Kaitlynn Baker, Shreve

Kalli Atterholt, Jeromesville

Krotzer Farms, Kansas

Kyle Piscione, Burbank

Layton Immel, Dover

Logan Bowcott, Gallipolis

Luke Lukowski, Minerva

Mackenzie Neal, New Lebanon

Mackenzie Smith, Freeport

Mackenzie Bromley, Blue Rock

Macy Burchett, London

Madison Grimm, South Charleston

Makayla Davidson, Jackson

Mason Love, Baltimore

Matthew Whitted, Rootstown

Nick McConnell, Mt Vernon

McKalynne Helmke, New Philadelphia

Megan Hunt, New Madison

Miller Family Show Cattle, West Unity

Mitch Montgomery, Millersburg

Musgrave Farms, Upper Sandusky

Nemo’s Farm, Coshocton

NRD Show Cattle, Woodsfield

O’Reilly Farm, Chardon

Owen Fennig, Coldwater

Painter Show Cattle, Hebron

Peter Family Livestock, Hicksville

Porter Beck, Edison

Pritchard Cattle Company, Ashville

Pugh Central Station, Louisville

R & N Livestock, NA

Randy Pohlman, Delphos

Raymond Beneker, Hamilton

Robert Keirns, Millfield

Ryan McIntosh, Winchester

Sautter Farms, Helena

Shayla Sancic, Magnolia

Skyler Schockling, Caldwell

Sydney Sanders, Leesburg

Todd Selvey, Bellevue

Trails End Farm, Belmont

Turner Shorthorns, Somerset

Tybenal Simmental, Caldwell

Tyler Joseph Caplinger, Eaton

Tyson Woodard, Cambridge

Watson Family Show Cattle, Urbana

Winegardner/ KIingaman, Harrod

Young Show Cattle, Cadiz

BBS HEIFER RESULTS

Champion BBS Angus Heifer Exhibited by Ayven Moon, Kittitas

Reserve Champion BBS Angus Heifer Exhibited by Elly Castello, Belmont County

Champion BBS Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Cole Bromley, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion BBS Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Ellis Davis, Highland County

Champion BBS % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Jordan Marcum, Athens County

Reserve Champion BBS % Charolais Heifer Exhibited by Avery Heimerl, Licking County

Champion BBS Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Ryleigh Egbert, Auglaize County

Reserve BBS Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Luke Jennings, Clermont County

Champion BBS Chi Angus Heifer Exhibited by Logan Bowcott, Gallia County

Champion BBS Low % Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Conor Thomas, Champaign County

Reserve Champion BBS Low % Chianina Heifer Exhibited by Sadie Moore, Fairfield County

Champion BBS Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Morgan Love, Fairfield County

Reserve Champion BBS Hereford Heifer Exhibited by Delaney Chester, Warren County

Champion BBS Limousin/Lim Flex Heifer Exhibited by Wyatt Anders, Greene County

Reserve Champion BBS Limousin/Lim Flex Heifer Exhibited by D’lelah Laber, Highland County

Champion BBS High % Maine - Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Madison Fisher, Perry County

Reserve Champion BBS High % Maine - Anjou Heifer Exhibited by Kaylee Jennings, Clermont Couty

Champion BBS Mainetainer Heifer Exhibited by Jorja Morgan, Gallia County

Reserve Champion BBS Mainetainer Heifer Exhibited by Ella Elliot, Gallia County

Champion BBS Maine Angus Heifer Exhibited by Collin Fedderke, Henry County

Reserve Champion BBS Maine Angus Heifer Exhibited by Barrett Evans, Tuscarawas County

Champion BBS Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County

Reserve Champion BBS Shorthorn Heifer Exhibited by Zarek Gibbs, Sandusky County

Champion BBS Shorthorn Plus Heifer Exhibited by Caiden Roberts, Guernsey County

Reserve Champion BBS Shorthorn Plus Heifer Exhibited by Garrett Reusch, Medina County

Champion BBS Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Piper Shepard, Henry County

Reserve Champion BBS Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Tanner Butcher, Hardin County

Champion BBS % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Kendall Davies, Wood County

Reserve Champion BBS % Simmental Heifer Exhibited by Halee Robinson, Athens County

Champion BBS AOB Heifer Exhibited by Emma Helsinger, Preble County

Reserve Champion BBS AOB Heifer Exhibited by Emma Pitstick, Madison County

BBS STEER RESULTS

Champion BBS Angus Steer Exhibited by Paige Atkins, Muskingum County

Champion BBS Charolais Steer Exhibited by Taylor Poff, Geauga County

Reserve Champion BBS Charolais Steer Exhibited by Kolton Arnold, Tuscarawas County

Champion BBS Chianina Steer Exhibited by Reide Black, Tuscarawas County

Reserve Champion BBS Chianina Steer Exhibited by Addison Lust, Crawford County

Champion BBS Hereford Steer Exhibited by Tyler Baumgartner, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion BBS Hereford Steer Exhibited by Alexis Watkins, Wyandot County

Champion BBS Maine - Anjou Steer Exhibited by Logan Schroeder, Defiance County

Reserve Champion BBS Maine - Anjou Steer Exhibited by Noah Lang, Wood County

Champion BBS Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County

Reserve Champion BBS Shorthorn Steer Exhibited by Allie Smith, Fairfield County

Champion BBS Shorthorn Plus Steer Exhibited by Dylan Swinehart, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion BBS Shorthorn Plus Steer Exhibited by Tatumn Poff, Geauga County Champion BBS Simmental Steer Exhibited by Lilly Owen, Williams County

Reserve Champion BBS Simmental Steer Exhibited by Natalie Borwn, Pickaway County

Co - Champion BBS AOB Steer Exhibited by Kya Csapo, Wayne County

Reserve Champion BBS AOB Steer Exhibited by Aubree Wood, Sandusky County

Co - Champion BBS AOB Steer Exhibited by Brandon Sachara, Wayne County

Michelle Kranz VanVorhis FINDS SUCCESS IN THE COURTROOM & SHOWRING

Michelle Kranz VanVorhis’s rural roots show up everytime she steps into a courtroom as a litigator or steps up to volunteer to help out in her community. Like many in the agricultural industry, she was raised to work hard, put in long hours and be able to handle working more than one job as her parents did so many years ago

Her competitive nature started at an early age when she was old enough to start showing animals for 4-H. She wanted to start with a steer or heifer but her parents declined, saying she needed to start with an animal that wasn’t as much of a time commitment. She would need to prove that she had what it takes to take care of an animal every day before the family invested in a steer or heifer. Michelle chose a

sheep, and the challenge was on. It wasn’t long before that challenge was met and she had a steer to show.

“Today I’m still drawn to the competitive side of things and have been fortunate that I’ve been able to return to what I enjoyed as a kid because both of our kids showed and are still showing. Showing animals has been a good influence on our children,” Michelle said.

She and her husband, Dean, and their two children, Marcus and Samantha, have a show cattle operation in Bowling Green, just south of Toledo where she has a law firm, Zoll & Kranz. She’s been a lawyer for more than 30 years after graduating from the University of Toledo with her law degree. Being a full-time lawyer who specializes in

“I never thought I’d have these opportunities and it’s very humbling. It’s been a wonderful lifestyle, and I love how I’ve been able to blend my agricultural roots with my work.”

complex class action classes takes a lot of time, and her peers and others are amazed that she still has time to not only raise cattle but show all over the state and country. She tells them that it’s no different than being the parent of a kid who plays a travel sport. Instead of throwing or kicking a ball in the backyard, her family trots a heifer around as they practice showmanship

“Travel cattle is our sport and what we do. Just like travel dance or baseball, we travel around the country competing and have made a lot of friends all over,” Michelle said.

Agreeing with her is Samantha who shares her mother’s competitive nature. “I tried sports and it’s not my thing but hand me a halter and it’s game on,” she said.

In 2015 Dean retired from working for a local John Deere dealership, which allowed the family to focus more on raising and showing cattle and improve the cow-calf operation. “He’s the one who is working on the farm from sunrise to sunset. We both share the same interest and passion for

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showing,” Michelle said. “We’ve been very fortunate to pull in state and national titles and much of that credit goes to Samantha and Marcus who have put in the time to prepare and exhibit the animals.”

The most recent success was in January at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma where their Angus heifer Buckles won supreme champion junior female and then just a couple of weeks later won grand champion Angus at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Buckles also won lots of division awards along the way at shows such as the National Junior Angus Show, AllAmerican Angus Breeders’ Futurity and the Atlantic National Junior Show.

“Winning in Oklahoma was the big one and Buckles is very different and for a long time we questioned whether she was too different and too out there,” said Samantha, who is a freshman at Oklahoma State University where she is pursuing a dual major in ag communications and ag business and a minor in political science. Marcus, 21, is studying ag systems management at Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute.

The family’s decision to focus on showing heifers was made when Samantha was 5 years old. It was prompted by her meltdown when the 4-H steer her brother was planning to show stifled himself before the fair and went to the “big green pasture in the sky” without Samantha saying goodbye to him.

“That day was something else,” Michelle said. “For our sanity and Samantha’s, we decided it would be best to invest in heifers that she could see every day and enjoy their offspring for years.”

The family plans to still travel and follow the show animals that have their genetics after Samantha ages out for showing. They’re grateful for the experiences they’ve had and the friends they’ve made around the country.

For now, Michelle is focused on one of her goals as current president

of the Ohio State Bar Association – to increase the number of lawyers serving in rural areas. Of Ohio’s 88 counties, 80 don’t have enough lawyers to meet the needs of their populations, according to the Ohio State Bar. Michelle, who grew up on a farm in Clark County, has witnessed her entire life the importance of meeting the legal needs of rural communities.

“There are so many counties that don’t have experienced trial attorneys, and both prosecutors and defense attorneys have to travel a significant distance to make sure the rights are met for those residents,” she said.

As an attorney, Michelle has found one of the best ways to give back to a community is to be involved in some manner. That could be serving on the board of a church, fair or school or running for local office. Over the years, Michelle has served on a wide range of professional committees that help provide the expertise she needs to help her rural community: past president of the Toledo Bar Association, trustee of the National Civil Justice Institute, board member of the Ohio State Bar Foundation and Ohio Bar Board of Governors.

“The job doesn’t end at 5 p.m. We’re part of our community and need to be involved, including on a pro bono basis. I worry about the fabric of rural communities when attorneys leave,” she said.

Michelle works to make sure agriculture has a voice and that her urban counterparts understand its importance in everyday life. Her message has been an inspiration for Samantha who is interested in becoming an agricultural lobbyist.

“When you talk about leadership positions, I always wanted to be a good lawyer for our clients. I never imagined that I’d be president of the Ohio State Bar Association and Toledo Bar Association and sit on the Board of Governors,” Michelle said.

DETAILS FOR GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO OHIO MEAT PROCESSORS

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced the availability of funding to support Ohio livestock and poultry producers with improvements and expansions to meat processing services.

“The need for meat processing services is significant, and it’s our job to ensure that Ohio companies have the support they need to continue to feed Ohio’s families,” said Governor DeWine. “Not only that, but this program creates jobs and supports the future of an essential industry in Ohio.”

A total of $14 million dollars is available through the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program. Ohio livestock and poultry producers can apply for grants of up to $500,000 through the program.

“The agriculture industry is critical to Ohio’s economy and we’re helping to ensure job security and food security through the meat processing grant program,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “These grants help smaller producers and processors upgrade their equipment and meet the level of productivity and efficiency they need to compete.”

Eligible costs include new and upgraded machinery, other equipment and technology products, and plant construction or expansion for confinement, processing, and refrigeration. Eligible applicants include federal or state-registered meat harvesting or processing facilities in Ohio.

The Department of Development administers the program in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

“Ohio meat processing grant funding is critical for Ohio’s meat processors to keep up with demand,” said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge. “We know this investment will enable processors to expand their operations, strengthen the food supply chain and contribute to our state’s economic growth.”

In the first three rounds of funding, 128 grants were awarded to meat processors in 59 of Ohio’s 88 counties, totaling nearly $28 million. Hurdwell, a meat processing facility in Northwest Ohio, received a $250,000 grant through the program to purchase new meat processing equipment, hire and train new meat cutters, and improve efficiencies in slaughter and processing.

“Through the Meat Processing Grant, we were able to get multiple pieces of new equipment, including a smoker which allowed us to add five new lines of product, including beef jerky,” said Katie Kramer, co-owner of Hurdwell. “Meat processing equipment is very expensive, and this grant played a pivotal role in our ability to remain a sustainable custom and retail meat processor for years to come.”

Additional funding for the program was made possible with support from the 135th Ohio General Assembly in House Bill 33.

Applications and program information are available on the program webpage at development.ohio.gov/MeatProcessing. The application will close at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 3.

DR. STEPHEN BOYLES RETIRES FOLLOWING IMPACT ON BEEF PRODUCERS NATIONWIDE

Dr. Stephen Boyles retired from his role in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University in March of 2024, following thirty plus years of service to students, faculty, and the Ohio community. Boyles service to the department has been critical in the advancement of the Department of Animal Sciences through his adaptability and flexibility in his extension and teaching endeavors.

Boyles was a Buckeye from as early as he can remember, with his father working at an Ohio State research station unit in the 1960s and introducing Boyles to Ohio State. Although his undergraduate career led him to Virginia Tech, he returned to Ohio State to complete his masters before moving on to Kansas for his PhD program. Following his PhD program, Boyles spent time at North Dakota State University, working closely with cattle producers and leveraging his own agricultural background to create cattle feed rations that reduced the cost of the feed bill without sacrificing cattle success. He continued this work when he

returned to Ohio State as a Professor and Extension specialist for the state’s beef producers.

Dr. Boyles’ tailored approach and belief that nutrition is not a one-sizefits-all has been a critical component in his success, helping him save producers thousands of dollars on their nutrition program each year. His pre-conditioning programs in calves on Ohio farms have also played a key role in supporting the economic viability of cattle operations in years when it was needed most. Boyles also has worked as a beef cattle nutrition consultant in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Slovakia, Russia, and Mongolia. Dr. Boyles receives 2021 NCBA Educator award

Boyles has received recognition through his extensive work in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, developing “corral kits” to aid in facility design. The kits have been instrumental in generating collaborations between producers and educators to improve handling and welfare. Boyles also trains first responders and producers in the event of a livestock emergency. These trainings have spanned several states and have been actively implemented in highway incidents and other events that involve animals.

While Dr. Boyles’ accomplishments in the community are extraordinary, his work in the classroom is just as notable. Throughout his career, he has taught courses in beef production, nutrition, contemporary issues, animal use, capstone experience, and professional development.

In his teaching and advising, Boyles has impacted the lives of thousands of students. He worked with many young people with backgrounds in production agriculture and always took a mentor approach. Dr. Boyles understood the role of an advisor as so much more than just academics– he offered insights on careers and on life that positively impacted his advisees beyond their time in Columbus. As an educator, Boyles was known for spurring lively discussion and encouraging students to think critically.

Today, Dr. Boyles has spent over three decades impacting the lives of livestock producers and young people. He has been recognized as a CFAES Distinguished Teacher, and a National BQA Educator Award Recipient. Boyles notes how thankful he is to have worked alongside faculty that were peers, mentors, and friends.

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OHIO BEEF COUNCIL HOSTS BEEF 509 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

Over 40 beef producers from across the state gathered in Columbus, Ohio for BEEF 509 hosted by the Ohio Beef Council in conjunction with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Department of Animal Sciences.

The Beef Checkoff funded program provided producers with the opportunity to learn about value across the beef chain and the importance of producing consistent high-quality beef products.

The two-day event included handson learning activities covering multiple beef industry topics including live carcass evaluations, beef carcass grading, grid pricing, Beef Quality Assurance, beef harvest demonstration and much more.

YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 8 - 10

Every summer, young Ohio cattlemen and women meet in Central Ohio for a three-day event like no other. YCC features numerous engaging educational opportunities designed to inform both beef industry leaders and cattle producers alike. The event offers industry insight

and enhanced networking for attendees to take home and use to keep their own operations progressive and profitable.

Participants are challenged to think outside the box as they practice their public relations skills and learn beneficial ways to present their operations and the beef industry to consumers.

They will have the chance to visit the Ohio Statehouse and discuss current issues with elected officials, as well as learn more about the product they produce through participation in a mini Beef 509 at The Ohio State University’s Department of Animal Sciences. To top it all off, attendees will be able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of The Ohio State University’s football practice facility and enjoy opportunities to network with other industry leaders.

Who can attend?

YCC is open to any OCA member over the age of 20 who possesses great leadership potential and is active in their community. Counties are encouraged to nominate participants for YCC, but individuals may also self-nominate. Couples are also encouraged to attend.

What does the trip include?

The cost is $200 per person or $350 per couple. All meals, a two-night hotel stay and a t-shirt will be included. Nominations are now open and due by July 1! Visit www.ohiocattle.org for more information.

CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF COLVIN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Certified Angus Beef (CAB) will award more than $50,000 in scholarships this year to students who are honing their interests through a variety of education

options in the pursuit of a career in agriculture.

The Colvin Scholarship Fund supports the next generation of agricultural leaders who are dedicated to preserving farm and ranch traditions, researching and developing improved beef quality practices, and devoting their careers, studies and activities to making the beef industry even better.

Applications all scholarships are open until April 30, 2022, for students pursuing a degree in meat science, animal science, economics, marketing, business, communications or other beef-related fields or trades.

To apply, visit the brand’s careers webpage and click onthe 2023 Colvin Scholarship links under “Scholarships and Seminar Opportunities.”

The production agriculture, undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications each have unique requirements including, but not limited to, essay questions, resumes and letters of recommendation. The scholarship committee selects applicants based on activities, scholastic achievement, communication skills and reference materials. Recipients will be notified in July.

Scholarship winners will receive $7,500 and an all-expense paid trip to the 2024 CAB Annual Conference Sept. 18 - 20 at the Turning Stone Resort in New York.

CALENDAR of EVENTS

2024 OHIO CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Committees

MEMBER SERVICES

Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Jm Rogers, V. Ch.

Membership

Lindsey Hall, Ch.| Jim Rogers, V. Ch

Ohio Cattleman Magazine

Jaymes Maciejewski, Ch. | Dale Taylor, V. Ch.

Steak Barn/Taste of Ohio Café/FSR

Linde Sutherly, Co-Ch. | Lindsey Hall, Co-Ch.

Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Emily Warnimont, V. Ch.

Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet

Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Austin Cole, V. Ch

Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders Series

Shane Riley, Ch

PUBLIC POLICY

Frank Phelps, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch.

Agriculture & Food Policy

John Ferguson, Ch. | Joe Grubbs, V. Ch.

Cattle Health & Well-Being

Kirsten Nickles, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.

Live Cattle Marketing

Mark Goecke, Ch. | Jim Jepsen, V. Ch.

Austin Cole, V.Ch

International Trade

Jason Dagger, Ch.| Dale Taylor, V. Ch.

Property Rights & Environmental Mgt.

Andy Lohr, Ch. | Jason Dagger, V. Ch.

PAC – Political Action Committee

Frank Phelps, Ch.| Tyler Humphrey, V. Ch.

Tax & Credit

Tom Karr, Ch. | Jim Rogers, V. Ch.

BEEF IMPROVEMENT

Lindsey Hall, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch

Replacement Female Sale

Pam Haley, Ch. | Lindsey Hall, V. Ch.

Ohio Beef Expo

Shane Riley, Ch. | Joe Foster, V. Ch.

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Frank Phelps, Ch. | Andy Lohr, V. Ch

Contact information is available on page 6 of this issue.

PARTING SHOTS

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Director of Agriculture Brian Baldridge hosted elected officials Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Attorney General Dave Yost, and Chairman of the Ohio House Agriculture Committee Rodney Creech at the Ohio Beef Expo on Friday, March 15. Joining them, left photo, were Ohio Expo Center Executive Director Adam Heffron and Erin Stickel, Ohio Expositions Commission.

Communications Manager, Hannah Weymouth attended an Agriculture Committee Luncheon and fundraiser with Congressman Max Miller in South Solon, Ohio where they had discussions with other commodities about 2024 agricultural policy issues.

OBC recently filmed beef recipe videos with food blogger, Molly Thompson in the newly remodeled kitchen for their sponsorship of The Ohio State University 4Miler race. OSU’s mascot, Brutus Buckeye even joined in on the fun!

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Linde’s Livesotck Photos.........................42

Logan County Post, LLC............................7

Merck USA..............................................9

NCBA Summer Business Meeting............60

Ohio Angus............................................55

Ohio Penal Industries...............................5

PBS Animal Health.................................11

Reed & Baur Insurance...........................55

Ricer Equipment......................................2

S & F Transportation...............................45

Select Sires Member Cooperative...........63

Stonehouse Veterinary Service................20

United Producers Inc.............................11

Weaver Leather Livestock.......................39

Vitalix...................................................15

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7CH114 SVY HISTORIC 241K EM965421 // Countdown x New Standard

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7AN805 GAR POWERCAT 20665222 // Wildcat

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