Ohio Cattleman - Early Fall 2022

Ohio Cattleman

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Editor Elizabeth Harsh

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Good distractions

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

Finishing up the magazine early this morning, I was distracted by the sound of the plane engine revving in the field beside our house as the crop duster flew fungicide on our corn. By the sound of it, I was pretty sure the plane was going to join me in the house for coffee before the process was completed. A few weeks earlier the same process took place in the corn field by the OCA office. The time difference in fungicide applications further illustrates this year’s wide variation in crop maturity and quality even within townships across the state. Still, Ohio’s frustration with the variation in crops and rainfall are minor compared to the drought conditions many cattle families are experiencing in the west.

Economists say that year-to-date beef cow slaughter is up 14% and from our peak high numbers in 2018, beef cows are down 6.3% at present. Furthermore, if the 90-day outlook holds true the U.S. could lose another million beef cows this year. The tightening supplies of cattle at all levels will translate into significantly higher prices throughout the supply chain. Even with higher input costs, cattle prices should still out-pace and lead to improved industry profitability. Higher priced calves will bring some relief to cow-calf producers who have experienced tight margins for the last six years.

Information like this and more was shared during the recent Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) leadership program hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation and several important sponsoring partners. OCA worked hard to make this year’s conference take place after the pandemic forced its hiatus. Congratulations to the group of young people involved in Ohio’s cattle industry who prioritized their time to participate in this year’s YCC program.

July and August are already extremely busy months for OCA. New staff, a full-on state fair, new steak barn partners, a Gala fundraiser and so on, made it a struggle to get it all to happen, yet events like YCC are so rewarding. It is always energizing to host YCC and each time I know I learn more than I teach. These young adults are talented, enthusiastic and represent the next generation of beef cattle industry leaders. They left the office as YCC wrapped up volunteering to serve on OCA committees and eager to advocate on behalf of the cattle industry.

We can all take a lesson in enthusiasm from them. One of the best quotes from a YCC speaker was “you can pay your dues to a membership organization and if you do nothing, you’ll get mostly nothing in return. It is when you get involved that you get so much in return.”

And while the crop-dusting plane may be done for the day, the sound of the tractor tedding hay right outside my window is causing all kinds of distractions, so I’ll end with this. To the YCCers and the many other young leaders across OCA, continue to show up and participate. You are the future of OCA. We are thankful for you and on most days, thankful to have an office with corn and hay fields surrounding it.

Molly Caren Agricultural Center London, Ohio

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OCA Officers

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

Vice President • Bill Tom 937-694-5378, btom@uproducers.com

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

Past President • Aaron Arnett 614-947-9931, aaronarnett16@gmail.com

Safety & Sorting

By Tom Karr, OCA President

OCA Directors

Shane Riley Director At-Large

Washington C.H. • Term expires 2023 740-572-2044, shane.rileywch@gmail.com

Jim Rogers Director At-Large Logan • Term expires 2023 740-591-7311, jrogers@reedbaur.com

J.L. Draganic Director At-Large

Wakeman • Term expires 2022 440-821-6576, paintcreekcattle@gmail.com

Jaymes Maciejewski District 1

New Bavaria • Term expires 2023 309-222-0850, jaymes.maciejewski@gmail.com

Andy Lohr District 2

Bucyrus • Term expires 2024 419-569-3613, andylohr61@gmail.com

John Ferguson District 3 Chardon • Term expires 2024 440-478-0782, john@fergusonshowcattle.com

Mark Goecke District 4

Spencerville • Term expires 2023 419-233-3101, goeckefarms@gmail.com

Jason Dagger District 5

Cable• Term expires 2024 937-604-8820, jason.dagger@rwe.com

Pam Haley District 6

West Salem • Term expires 2022 419-853-4657, phaley@haley-farms.com

Brad Thornburg District 7

Barnesville • Term expires 2023 740-310-9196, thornburgcattle@yahoo.com

Linde Sutherly District 8

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

Jim Jepsen District 9

Amanda • Term expires 2022 614-560-5919, jepsen.drfarms@gmail.com

Sarah Ison District 10

Moscow • Term expires 2023 513-314-5382, sarah.ison01@gmail.com

Lindsey Hall District 11

Hillsboro • Term expires 2024 937-763-8115, lindseycgrimes@gmail.com

Luke Vollborn • District 12

Bidwell • Term expires 2022 740-441-5740, vollborncattle@yahoo.com

As summer seems to fly by, it won’t be long until we start to think about weaning calves, sorting keeper heifers and bulls and remembering the last time we banged our head on a chute handle or smashed a finger on a tight cut gate. While most injuries associated with working cattle are minor and sometimes hurt our ego more than the pain (while the rest of your crew get a little pleasure at hearing you squeal about a pinched finger), the possibility of serious injury should never be taken lightly. Six and seven hundred pound calves, as well as 1,300 to 1,400 pound cows, are no match for even the toughest guy on your crew.

Safety should be on everyone’s mind as you pay attention to your surround ings and planned escape routes. Take the time to walk your working facilities, check gate latches and look for sharp objects that weren’t there the last time you worked cattle. Things that were broken before have a way of falling to the bottom of our ever growing to-do list, or the “I’ll do that tomorrow list”.

I f you have new people helping, point out the head bangers and finger pinchers. Make sure everyone knows the tag numbers of the few “crazy ******” to watch out for coming down the line. Or better yet, when those cows come through, sort them out of the herd for disposition no matter how great their calf is every year. Disposition is an inherited trait and not worth passing on to the best replacement heifer or breeding age bull. My rule for sorting for dispo sition has been, “I don’t mind a cow being defensive of her newborn calf when I try to tag, weigh and process it, but I want her to get over that attitude in a couple weeks.” You will be pleasantly surprised how quickly your whole herd’s attitude will improve after a three or four years of culling for disposition. I sell most of my breeding age bulls and replacement heifers private treaty at the farm. If I can lay my hand on every bull in a pen of 10 to 15 head and move them around for customers to see, it makes my sales job much easier.

Communicate your plan for the day with your crew, especially if you have a new hand that would lack common cow psychology, so everyone knows the flow and each person’s responsibility.

Give the person doing the vaccinating room to work to prevent stabbing themselves with a needle. Always reach over, instead of through bars, to vacci nate if possible. Chutes with drop down side-access doors are very handy and safer. Even old hands who have worked cattle through a chute for years will get a cow that lunges or jumps unexpectedly and catches a hand, arm or wrist - and we know that doesn’t heal nearly as fast as when we were younger.

Where Do We Go from Here?

By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension

Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to speak at several field days across Ohio and during these events have had many conversa tions regarding the current state of the beef industry.

A sampling of those questions include, “Should I grow my cow herd by retaining xxx many more heifers?”, “How has the Western drought im pacted beef production in Ohio?”, or “How can I make adjustments in my current production system to improve efficiency with the cow herd?”

These are all good questions and help to confirm my thought that the best teaching opportunities are often on farms where we can generate dis cussions between producers.

While I can work through those questions with producers, it certain ly helps to have some background information on previous herd perfor mance, farm records and production goals. This information helps me, as an educator, better understand the deci sion-making process on the farm.

From a record keeping standpoint, I have found that there is room for improvement across the beef industry. While a producer may have produc tion records such as breeding dates, calving dates, inventory at different points, hay yields, etc., they may not have records of efficiency (conception rates, calf performance, feed:gain) and economics (current balance sheets and annual profit/loss statements). Oneon-one conversations about future farm decisions are great, however having the proper records are key to the success of those discussions and setting future farm goals.

Now, to the questions at hand - I do believe now is an opportune time to retain heifers in Ohio if feed is readily available. Consider retain ing heifers to replace less productive females or to increase cow numbers.

Given recent heifer placements into Western feedlots and the large num ber of cows culled due to drought, this cattle market is poised to be strong for a couple of years. As things currently stand, so long as external forces don’t negatively affect the marketplace, there looks to be potential for those inter ested in increasing cow numbers.

A few weeks ago, USDA pub lished the July Cattle Inventory, which showed lower year-over-year inven tory. This is the first time that total cattle inventory has been less than 100 million head since 2015, with beef cow inventory down 2.4% from one year ago.

If not looking to expand the cow herd, focusing on improving efficien cy across your production system is a good place to start. Cull cow and bull prices are strong, and genetic im provement should be considered when making animal-based decisions.

As I have said many times, heifer development is a bottleneck for many small herds. If you cannot manage developing heifers in a separate group from mature cows, consider purchas ing bred heifers. Even though the val ue of replacement females is likely to have increased some, the cost to raise them has also increased. Too often I hear the fears of “importing disease” when buying heifers. If purchasing replacements from a reputable source, they should come with a known health status.

I have had similar conversations about buying hay this summer. Mak ing hay is a double-edged sword for many as it is a necessity but is also costly. While some worry about “importing weeds,” buying hay has economic benefits that outweigh that risk if done properly.

Just like with replacement females, buy hay only from reputable producers that have completed a forage analy sis. Purchasing hay is a great way to import nutrients onto the farm. Don’t buy subpar, spoiled or excessively weathered hay. I curiously scroll Face book Marketplace often, and there are a lot of weathered, outside stored round bales on there for sale, at what appears to be low cost. Even though it is cheap on a per bale basis, it ends up being more costly per pound of nutri ents. Remember that cattle eat pounds of dry matter, not bales of hay.

I look forward to visiting more of your counties as Extension program ming picks up this fall. Come see our livestock education area on the east end of Farm Science Review this year. Looking forward, it’s a good time to be in the cattle business. I feel for those in the West that have had to make difficult decisions due to the lack of moisture. Keep an eye on the markets, as they do change. Think about how to add value to calves being sold later this fall, and how to improve efficiency of your operations going forward.

FORAGE FOCUS

Controlling cocklebur can be a challenge

By Chris Penrose and Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension Educators, Morgan and Perry Counties

Over the past 20 years, we have seen more and more cocklebur becom ing established on our farms and many farmers in the area have noted that as well. On Chris’ farm, we believe it started when whole shelled corn was fed to cattle out in the pastures to extend hay supplies in the winter. You would think this summer annual would be easy to control but it is more of a challenge. We and several of our colleagues recently finished a five year trial on timed mowing of pastures in the summer and one year after con cluding the study, we went out to the site in Sept., it had not been mowed yet, and it was completely engulfed with cocklebur. No matter when or how often we mowed, after doing the same thing for five years, there was no difference.

One would think that if we went out and mowed a summer annual when the stem is elongating with im mature seeds and cut below the seeds, we would kill the plant, and that still may be the case. However, how about

the 10% that were too short to mow or still immature? During the trial, we noticed many cocklebur plants matur ing only four inches tall with lots of seeds after mowing – very discourag ing. Even then, we wondered why it kept spreading so much.

According to “Weeds of the Northeast”, 1997, and trying not to get too deep in the “weeds”, this plant blooms July through Sep., it has male and female flowers on the plant, and each bur (the seed cover we have to pull off of our dogs) contains two fruit, each with one seed. The discouraging part here is that the lower seed can germinate soon after the bur (or seed pod) splits open. The other seed can remain dormant for one to several years, meaning it may take years to eliminate.

Timely, repeated mowings may keep cocklebur in check or slow the spread, but if it becomes established, pastures will likely need a herbicide. According to the 2022 OSU Ex tension Weed Control Guide, most

broadleaf herbicides for pastures are very effective, as well as Glyphosate for spot treatments. Before selecting one, consider the residual impact of the herbicide and how long one must keep animals out of the pasture after spraying. We are fortunate that there are options for short term and long term residual of the herbicides, and there are herbicides that may have short to no grazing restrictions depending on the class and type of livestock you have. As always, read and understand the herbicide label and restrictions before using, some have very strict grazing and haying require ments.

If you have pastures where cockle bur is becoming a serious problem, it will only get worse, so consider taking action. If you have some fields where you find a few rogue plants, consider pulling them out, before they can get established. One plant today could become many next year.

Cocklebur - a growing problem in Ohio pasture fields.

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PROCEEDS FROM FOOD BOOTH HELP

FAYETTE COUNTY CATTLE FEEDERS

support local youth

Story by Amy Beth Graves

Every year during the Fayette County Fair in July, hundreds of people hang out at what’s known as the “gathering spot.” It’s a place to relax during the heat of the day, enjoy a tasty meal, chat with local policy makers and catch up on the latest fair results. About 25 picnic tables and fans are set up inside the building filled with an enticing aroma of freshly cooked burgers and steak sandwiches.

“It’s a comfortable place to be and people migrate to it,” said Bill Sexten, a long-time farmer and cattleman who runs a cow-calf operation in the county.

Sexten should know because he’s one of the many Fayette County Cattle Feeders Association members who help run the food booth, known as the Cattle Feeders Corral. Open for almost 12 hours a day, the food booth raises money for the local cattlemen’s group. This summer it brought in about $7,000 a day during the weeklong fair.

Bill and other Cattle Feeders members are eager and proud to dis cuss how the proceeds are used. It’s an investment that they believe will allow the local beef industry to continue to grow and thrive. They’re investing in local youth as well as hope – that they are helping build the next generation of cattle producers and supporters.

“Our main focus is increasing youths’ interest in the industry, and we do that by funding projects for them,” he said. “Beef steer projects are declin ing statewide and nationwide because it requires two things from people:

time and money. We try to help out on the money end to support these kids with their projects.”

Investing in the future of the local beef industry is the first of three goals of the Cattle Feeders. The association supports awards for youth during the county fair, provides banners for champions and awards scholarships to every high school senior who ex hibits beef at the county level. To be eligible for the $500 scholarship, the seniors have to not only show cattle but attend college or tech school. All junior fair members who show also receive a monetary stipend, depending on how much money is raised at the food booth. The funds are announced and distributed during the associ ation’s annual banquet in February, which typically draws about 200 people. The county beef queen also is crowned during the banquet and receives a $500 scholarship. Dozens of local corporate sponsors help out with funding and manpower for both the food booth and banquet.

“I’ve had the honor of getting a scholarship from the Cattlemen’s Association. This has been very helpful in my college experience,” said Quin ton Waits who is currently a student at Iowa State University. “I hope to eventually go on to vet school … and come back and serve my community and help put in all the effort that has been put in towards me to help serve the community as best I can.”

Quinton’s words are music to the ears of his mother, Kris Waits, who has been a volunteer with the Cattle Feeders for eight years. Her daughter

who also wants to be a veterinarian and is currently at Oklahoma State University received a $500 scholarship as a high school senior and an addi tional $500 when she was crowned beef queen.

“It’s a wonderful program because it gives back to the community and is helping the beef industry survive,” said Kris whose husband, Daryl, owns and operates Fayette Veterinary Hospital in Washington Court House. “I defi nitely think we’re raising these youth to be ambassadors for the beef indus try. We’re helping ensure the future of the industry.”

The second goal of the Cattle Feeders is to connect the older genera tion with the younger so they can pass along their experience and expertise, said Randy Miller, the association’s treasurer.

“Our association is a true commu nity. It’s all about promoting and edu cating individuals about the industry,” Kris said. “We’re all from here and have common goals.”

Meal vouchers provided to youth showing animals helps bring them into the food booth not only for a bite to eat but a conversation, Quinton said.

“You can spend a little time find ing someone you can eat with and talk to and it’s especially good getting to see the staff and talk to them and hear what they have to say,” he said. “They all enjoy everything that you do and I love the encouragement that I get when I come down here. I enjoy the family atmosphere.”

Having the opportunity to meet and talk with local policymakers who help run the food booth is the final goal of the Cattle Feeders. Those face-to-face interactions are critical in helping tell and shape the cattle and agricultural industries’ stories.

“Our place is a draw for those who want to take advantage of politicians being there so they can make them aware of issues affecting our industry that they weren’t aware of before,” Bill said. A couple of hot topics over the years have been black vultures attack ing livestock and definition of “waters of the United States.”

“This is a way to advocate for the beef industry across the state,” Ran dy said. “The food booth provides an opportunity for all patrons to talk to an elected official about whatever they are concerned about.”

All of these goals and results were cited as reasons why the Cat tle Feeders Association received the Ohio Cattlemen’s Outstanding County Award, which recognizes the outstanding achievement, industry education and consumer promotion efforts of counties statewide. Activ ities, participation in OCA events, communication efforts, support of industry youth and a cohesive part nership are all areas of focus for award recognition.

Over the years, Bill has served in various leadership positions with the Cattle Feeders and understands and appreciates the association’s efforts to recognize and inspire youth.

“It’s a major investment to take an animal to the fair. If you’re doing it completely, it’s a 2 ½ to three year investment and $400 to $500 per year,” he said. “You’re raising kids and teaching them responsibility. That’s what it’s all about. You can’t get any better family time than when you raise an animal to show.”

“Beef steer projects are declining statewide and nationwide because it requires two things from people: time and money. We try to help out on the money end to support these kids with their projects.”

Investing in Beef Education & Research

BURGER WEEK A SUCCESS ACROSS OHIO THANKS TO THE CHECKOFF

With the return of school this fall, OBC is working hard to promote the Beef in the Classroom Grant program. The grant increased from $100 to $200 per teacher per school year and helps support Family and Consumer Science educators and others purchase beef for classroom lessons. A social campaign was launched featuring Back-to-school recipes and directing educators and youth to the ohiobeef. org website.

In July the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) and the Beef Checkoff sponsored Burger Week with 338 participating restaurants from Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland and Columbus. Each restaurant prepared unique all beef burgers for the promotion. CityBeat publication of Cincinnati created a one-of-a-kind app for each city to help hungry burger lovers find restaurants, checkin and earn point to become the Biggest Burger Lover and enter to win more beef prize packs. The app was downloaded over 15,000 times. Over the course of seven days 226,000 burgers were sold. The Ohio Beef Council’s presence was included on each city’s website, app and window front poster along with a full-page back cover ad.

GRANTS PROVIDED TO HELP TEACHERS BEEF UP THEIR CLASSROOM

BEEF NUTRITION BROUGHT TO FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATORS

showed how to make one beef meal and turn the leftovers into a brandnew meal to enjoy the next day. The video series on beefitswhatsfordinner. com focused on delicious ways to make beef go further with leftover recipes and meal planning tips launched in mid-Aug.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE PARTNERS WITH THE CHECKOFF TO PROMOTE BEEF

Anna Gest, OBC Nutrition Coordinator, presented at the 2022 Ohio Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences Summer Conference on Aug. 1. Anna presented “Beef to School”, which covered the basics of beef, its role in a healthy diet and how the Ohio Beef Council supports teaching students about beef through the Beef in the Classroom grant program

CHECKOFF LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEALS

What’s better than one beef dish? Two beef dishes. Chefs Jordan Andino, Dawn Burrell, Tim Hollingsworth and Stephanie Izard

Texas Roadhouse partnered with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. to support beef farmers and ranchers across America. Promotion includes the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. (BIWD) logo along with recipes, nutrition and sustainability messaging on Texas Roadhouse and Butcher Shop social media platforms, websites, loyalty club emails and intranet communications for employees. A hero slide on the Texas Roadhouse website linking to the BIWFD Raising Beef website ran Aug. 10-31 with an expected 1 million visitors.

EVANS CATTLE CO. PRESENTED FRIEND

OF THE BEST PROGRAM AWARD

The COVID pandemic resulted in many unfortunate cancellations, clo sures and changes and the BEST pro gram experienced many of these. The cancellation of the Ohio Beef Expo and the end-of-the-year BEST awards banquet made the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and BEST volun teers determined to find a way for the program to continue in 2021.

After making the necessary chang es and adding many safety precautions for the shows, Evans Cattle Co.

stepped up to help make the season the best it could be under the cir cumstances. The program had to limit show attendees, resulting in grandpar ents, family and friends staying home.

Thanks to Evans Cattle Co. and their sponsorship of the live streaming services through Walton Webcasting at each show, these loved ones were still able to be a part of the shows from the safety of their own homes.

The streaming service became so popular, Evans Cattle Co. continued

the sponsorship into the 2022 sea son. Evans Cattle Co. was named the Friend of the BEST program at the OCA BEST awards banquet in May. Their award was presented during the Ohio State Fair.

2022-2023 BEST SEASON UPDATES

For the 2022-2023 OCA BEST season, all cattle (in-state and outof-state) exhibited at an OCA BEST sanctioned show are required to be tested and negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) persistent infection (PI) status. Acceptable tests include and are limited to: Immunohisto chemistry (IHC) on skin, Anti gen-capture ELISA (ACE) on serum (blood test) or skin, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on whole blood, serum or skin. Animals must be individual ly tested and individually identified. Pooled testing is acceptable only if documentation is provided that the animal was specifically included in the pool and that the pool contained no more than 7 animals.

Exhibitors will need to plan ahead and purchase EID tags prior to the BEST season so crossbred animals can be identified at the time of test ing. Registered animals can use their tattoo as identification at testing, but will ultimately require an EID tag at their first BEST show. Schedule the BVD PI test with enough lead time to receive the test results prior to a BEST

show. A lead time of at least two weeks is recommended prior to the first show. If pur chasing show ani mals, ask your seller if the animal has had a BVD PI test. It should be noted, that many national livestock shows are also requiring BVD PI negative tests.

A BVD PI test is a one-time test good for the life of the animal. The OCA BEST com mittee is working to provide some pre-season testing options to reduce the fees associated with an on-farm BVD test. For more information visit the BEST section of the OCA website at ohiocattle.org.

THOUSANDS RAISED FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT DEAN’S CHARITY STEER SHOW

The 2022 Dean’s Charity Steer Show, held at the Ohio State Fair on Tues., Aug. 2, raised an astounding $240,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

Media personalities, celebrity exhibitors, and 4-H youth, along with their steers, donated their time to raise money and compete for bragging rights in front of a large crowd of sup porters in the Cooper Arena.

The show was hosted by The Ohio State University College of Food, Ag ricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and Cathann A. Kress, Ohio State vice president for agricultural administration and dean of CFAES. It was hosted in partnership with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and TelHio Credit Union.

The president of Ohio State, Kristi na M. Johnson, was also in attendance. Clark Donley, news director at Co lumbus Radio Group, served as emcee of the event. The final dollar amount raised won’t be available until after all donation pages close on Aug. 31.

“The Dean’s Charity Steer Show was such a special day for our commu nity in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio,” said Dee Anders, CEO and executive director of the Columbus house. “We are humbled by the outpouring of sup

port from all of the celebrities, media, sponsors, donors and attendees.”

Families and 4-H youth who par ticipated in the 2022 show are OCA’s Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) exhibitors including Kendall Bishop, Clark County; Owen Bailey, Wayne County; Shayla Sancic, Stark County; Madisyn Brandt, Tuscarawas County; Rachel O’Reilly, Geauga County; Rees Toler, Gallia County; Mason Love, Fairfield County; Kyleigh Hatfield, Muskingum County; Ashton Bain, Muskingum County; Karissa Tread way, Warren County; and Maddox Cupp Fairfield County.

Media personalities included Joe Boxer, host, WCOL radio; Angela An, news anchor, WBNS-10 TV; Matt Barnes, morning co-anchor, NBC-4 TV; Cameron Fontana, entertainment reporter and host, ABC 6/FOX 28/ CW, Good Day Columbus; Kayla Hanley, morning radio personality, 92.3 WCOL radio; Tim Irr, news anchor, WSAZ-TV News Channel 3, Huntington, West Virginia; Ty Hig gins, senior director of communica tions, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; and Dale Minyo, farm broadcaster, Ohio Ag Net. Celebrity exhibitors in cluded Troy Balderson, public servant; Matt Harper, McDonald’s owner/op erator; Tom Feeney, executive chair

man, Belron North America; Clark Kellogg, former Ohio State and NBA player and CBS Sports college bas ketball analyst; Bob Kendrick, anchor, ABC-6 News; Rick Ricart, Ricart Automotive; Jane Scott, executive di rector, Columbus Metropolitan Club; Ryan Smith, president, University of Rio Grande; Gene Smith, senior vice president and athletic director, Ohio State; Bill Patterson, president, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; and Kirt Walker, chief executive officer, Nation wide.

Show winners were:

Best Steer: Team Nationwide – The Dynamic Trio (Dale Minyo, Kirt Walker, and Madisyn Brandt of Tus carawas County)

Showmanship Award: Team Bill and Ty’s Excellent Adventure (Ty Higgins, Bill Patterson, and Rachel O’Reilly of Geauga County)

Best Dressed: Team Jumanji’s Speedsteers – Wheelin’, Dealin’, and Steerin’ (Cameron Fontana, Rick Ricart, and Karissa Treadway of Warren County)

People’s Choice: Team Milk Face Majesty (Angela An, Tom Feeney, and Owen Bailey of Wayne County)

Following the show, there was a “sale” following the same procedures as a typical livestock sale, but without the actual transfer of livestock. Instead, all bids and sale proceeds were donated to AN’S CHARIT Y EER SHOW

OVER RAISED TO BENEFIT

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC).

“My deepest appreciation to everyone who made the 2022 Dean’s Charity Steer Show a success,” said Kress. “From great partners to out standing youth, all the donors, those who honored us by watching, and all the helpers. I am overwhelmed by your support, enthusiasm, and friendship. Special thanks to Elizabeth Harsh, Bill Tom, Leslie Bumgarner, Virgil Strickler, Aaron Arnett, Dee Anders, Ryan Wilkins, Darby Jay Walton… and all the other volunteers. The suc cess of this day would not have been possible without Lori Bowman, and Lora Vest, as well as Keith DiDonato, Cody Snyder, and Rob Frost.”

The Dean’s Charity Steer Show is held in partnership with the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. At the inaugural show in 2019, approximately $152,000 was raised for RMHC.

Located across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Ronald McDonald House provides not only lodging, but also meals, a place to rest, laundry facilities, an exercise room, informal gathering areas, and activities for siblings of hospitalized children. Each year, more than 82,000 nights of rest are provided to families of seriously ill children.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation partnered with Heartland Bank to purchase the Balderson-Boxer-Hatfield team’s steer.

OCA SEEKING INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SERVE ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Have you been searching for an opportunity to be more involved in Ohio’s cattle industry? The Ohio Cat tlemen’s Association (OCA) is seeking industry leaders who have a passion for serving and representing the business interests important to Ohio’s cattle industry.

Five positions on the OCA board of directors will be opening in 2022. Districts 3, 6, 9, 12 and one at-large director will be up for election this fall. Please refer to the map to see which counties are included in each district.

Board members currently serving in those positions are as follows: dis trict 3, John Ferguson; district 6, Pam Haley; district 9, Jim Jepsen; district 12, Luke Vollborn; director at-large, J.L. Draganic.

Only those OCA members in the district up for election will receive a

ballot to vote for their director. All OCA members will receive a ballot to vote either by email or mail for the one at-large director.

Per the OCA bylaws, “Each OCA member shall have the right to nom inate one candidate for director from the member’s district.” County associ ations may also nominate candidates for district director. Please make sure the individual nominated has agreed to have their name placed in nom ination. A nominating committee appointed by the OCA president will determine the eligibility of all director nominations.

Board members are responsible for attending and engaging in meaningful discussion at six yearly board meetings, assisting with association events and activities and working with members in their respective counties to repre

OCA HIRES MCKEE AS MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) recently hired Luke McKee as the manager of member services. McKee’s responsibilities include pro gram implementation for membership marketing efforts, member services and revenue development. This posi tion engages with industry partners and cattle producers, plans educational programs, secures event sponsors and leads advertising sales for the associa tion.

McKee is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University (OSU) with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and applied economics and a minor in

meat science. He also earned his asso ciate’s degree in animal science with a specialization in beef from OSU Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI).

Raised on a grain and livestock farm in Gambier, Ohio with both commercial and show cattle, McKee participated in 4-H, FFA and the OCA Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program. Additionally, he has worked for several cattlemen across the state assisting with their farms through internships and work experi ences.

Contact Luke at lmckee@ohiocat tle.org.

sent their interests. Nominations for the board of directors are due by Oct. 1, 2022.

For additional information con cerning district director nominations or a copy of the director position description, visit www.ohiocattle.org.

Luke McKee was recently hired as the manager of member services for OCA

LEARN AND GROW AS AN OHIO BEEF EXPO INTERN THIS SPRING

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council will be welcoming five interns for the Spring 2023 semester, beginning in Jan. and continuing through the latter part of April depending on the position. These interns will get to work behind the scenes at the Ohio Beef Expo along with many other opportunities. Each internship will require approximately 20 hours per week and is flexible based upon academic course schedules.

Interns will receive a scholarship based on availability during the duration of the internship. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Attn: Internship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040 or by email to cattle@ohiocattle.org prior to Oct. 1, 2022. For more information call 614873-6736 or visit ohiocattle.org.

Industry Relations Intern

Want to learn more about major beef industry events? The primary responsibilities of this internship include coordinating and executing the Ohio Beef Expo trade show. In addition, this intern will enhance their communication skills through the promotion and advertisement of the Ohio Beef Expo. The candidate will help facilitate other various association activities and industry events

Public Relations Intern

The public relations internship is ideal for the student who wants to refine their communication skills. This intern will be responsible for the Annual Meeting & Banquet and Ohio Beef Expo press releases both prior to and after the events. The candidate will also assist with the production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine. The candidate will help facilitate various association activities and industry events while providing opportunities to learn more about event photography and social media.

Member Services Intern

Members are the heart of the OCA. The Member Services intern’s responsibilities will focus on coordinating OCA’s membership campaigns. This intern will provide support to Ohio Young Cattlemen’s programs and membership updates and newsletters. Additionally, this intern will work with industry leaders while helping coordinate the Cattlemen at the Capitol event at the Ohio Statehouse and the membership booth in the Ohio Beef Expo trade show.

Youth Activities Intern

Help foster the next generation of industry leaders in this position focusing on coordinating the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show including fundraising and show management. This position will work closely with the Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) Program and its Stockmanship Division. The candidate will also assist with other various association activities and industry events.

Beef Improvement Intern

Herd improvement is crucial to the Ohio beef industry. The Beef Improvement intern’s responsibilities include the organization of Ohio Beef Expo’s breed shows and sales and the Genetic Pathway. The intern will help coordinate and execute producer education programs such as Beef 509/510 and Beef Quality Assurance. The candidate will assist with other various association activities and industry events.

REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE CONSIGNMENTS DUE OCT. 1

The tenth annual OCA Replace ment Female Sale will take place the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, 2022. The sale will be held at the Muskingum Livestock Auction Co. in Zanesville, Ohio and will begin at 6:00 p.m

Young, high quality cattle backed by solid genetics are in demand with potential buyers. Yearling heifers bred artificially to proven calving ease sires are very marketable. A shorter breed ing season that results in a tighter calving window has also proven to be popular with potential buyers. As we think about that tight breeding season, consider those Jan. to early May calv

The 2021 Replacement Female Sale drew in a large crowd.

ing females as potential consignments and breeding pieces that will fit calving windows for many Ohio producers. In previous years, females bred for March and April calves have been towards the top of the sale. This sale provides an opportunity for both buy ers and sellers to meet the need for quality replace ments in the state. Con signments may include cow-calf pairs, bred cows and bred heifers. Females must be under the age of five as of Jan. 1, 2023 and may be of registered or commercial background. Bred females must be bred to a bull with known EPD’s and calves at side of cows must be sired by a bull with known EPD’s. Pregnancy status must be verified by an accredit ed veterinarian through traditional palpation, ul

trasound or by blood testing through a professional laboratory. Analysis must be performed within 60 days of sale. Consignments must also fill specific health requirements.

Body Condition Scores in the 5-6 range on a 9-point scale at sale time is a good goal to strive to achieve. Additional considerations when eval uating females and making breeding decisions include udder conformation, temperament and feet and legs.

At the 2021 sale, buyers evaluated 80 lots of bred heifers and bred cows at the auction. The sale included 56 bred heifers that averaged $1,701, and 24 bred cows that averaged $2,155. The 80 total lots grossed $152,875 for an overall average of $1,910. The females sold to buyers from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Sale consignments are due to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association by Oct. 1, 2022.

Sale information can be obtained by contacting OCA at 614-873-6736 or www.ohiocattle.org. If you have questions about the sale, contact Garth Ruff, sale manager, at 740-651-7140 or ruff.72@osu.edu.

3rd Overall Market Animal Champion Division 4 Crossbred Mason Kinney, Huron County

4th Overall Market Animal Champion Maine-Anjou Lane Underwood, Hardin County

5th Overall Market Champion Market Heifer Luke Fulton, Miami County

3rd Overall Heifer Champion Crossbred Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County

4th Overall Heifer Champion Shorthorn MFS KNIGHTED PINKY THE R Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County

5th Overall Heifer Champion Angus SSF SKY ANNIE LU 5011 Bryson Jones, Allen County

Judges: Andrew Foster, Miles, Donnie Yukon,

Judge: Brandon Callis, Brendan, TX

ANGUS JR. SHOW

BREEDING CATTLE SHOW RESULTS

CHIANINA JR. SHOW

Reserve Champion Female GENFLO COOR BLACKBIRD 421 Sydney Sanders, Highland County

Champion Bred & Owned Female

SS SHADOE 1362

Sydney Sanders, Highland County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female

MAF MISS SANDRA 802J Audrey Hoffman, Wyandot County

ANGUS OPEN SHOW

Champion Bull SCH PRESIDENTIAL POWER 21 Kristina Scheurman, Coshocton County

Reserve Champion Bull

WWK JACK OF ALL TRAD Union Angus, Huron County

Premier Breeder Kingsway Angus, Seneca County

Premier Exhibitor Kingsway Angus, Seneca County

AOB JR. SHOW

Champion Female

DSSF CANDY CANE 106J E Emma Yochum, Highland County

Reserve Champion Female

TSSC GAME ON GIRLS

Mackenzie Neal, Preble County

Champion Bred & Owned Female

FXFR DJ CPF HOT TAMAL Chloe King, Seneca County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female BETTY Westin Pletcher, Morgan County

CHIANINA OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

SSF SKY ANNIE LU 5011

Bryson Jones, Allen County

Reserve Champion Female

GENFLO COOR BLACKBIRD 421 Sydney Sanders, Highland County

Champion Cow/Calf KINGSWAY LASSIE 454 Kaydence Connolly, Champaign County

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf

WL BLACKCAP 7481 Garrett Wells, Ross County

Champion Female McKalynne Helmke, Tuscarawas County

Reserve Champion Female Jenna Young, Harrison County

Champion Bred & Owned Female Rees Toler, Gallia County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female Caroline Holden, Warren County

Champion Female

TSSC GAME ON GIRLS

Mackenzie Neal, Preble County

Reserve Champion Female BMW HEIN SUNFLOWER Landon Calvelage, Putnam County

Champion Bull

CFBC MR TITAN

Brittany Conkey, Defiance County

Premier Breeder

Alexis Sprow, Defiance County

Premier Exhibitor

Alexis Sprow, Defiance County

CROSSBRED JR. SHOW

Reserve Champion Female

KVEE JANIE 176J

Libby Knicely, Muskingum County

Champion Bred & Owned Female

KVEE JENNIFER 142J

Brooke Knicely, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female

KVEE HANNAH 073H

Brooke Knicely, Muskingum County

GELVBVIEH OPEN SHOW

HEREFORD JR. SHOW

Champion Female

KJS KELLY IS A CLASSIC Kalin Schrader, Putnam County

Reserve Champion Female

SCG DIANA 164ET Addie Sorgen, Putnam County

Champion Bred & Owned Female

KJS KELLY IS A CLASSIC Kalin Schrader, Putnam County

Champion Female

KVEE JOSEY 144J

Jackson Knicely, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion Female KVEE JENNIFER 142J Brooke Knicely, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion Female

Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County

GELVBVIEH JR. SHOW

Champion Female

KVEE JESSE 146J ET

Lilly Knicely, Muskingum County

Champion Bull

KVEE KEVIN 235K

Brooke Knicely, Muskingum County

Premier Breeder

Knicely Cattle Co., Muskingum County

Premier Exhibitor Knicely Cattle, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female MIRANDA Maddox Cupp, Fairfield County

HEREFORD OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

HAWK MILEY 35J ET Grant Helsinger, Montgomery County

Reserve Champion Female

KJS KELLY IS A CLASSIC Kalin Schrader, Putnam County Champion Cow/Calf AUBREYS TOSCA 4054 2H Abby Pitstick, Madison County

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf WILSON60 CHILL 128F Corey Wilson, Columbiana County

Champion Bull

SSF KKH 25E PILGRIM107

Jim Herman/Flatter Herefords/Todd, Kim, and Kasey Herman, Williams County

Reserve Champion Bull

UHF U32C Cannon 68F U2 Ralph Ullman, Monroe County

Premier Breeder Creek Bottom Farms, Wayne County

Premier Exhibitor Ostgaard Cattle Co., Licking County

LIMOUSIN JR. SHOW

BREEDING CATTLE SHOW RESULTS

Reserve Champion Female

MCCF JOLENE

LIMOUSIN OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

ELCX JAZZED UP 308J

D’Lelah Laber, Highland County

Reserve Champion Female

SHSK JULIA ET Skyler Ward, Preble County

Mason Jolliff, Hardin County

Champion Bred & Owned Female

SAGR MISS ELLIE JANE 3 Caylee Sager, Fulton County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female

AYAR OKIE DOKIE

Darby Ayars, Champaign County

Champion Female

ELCX JAZZED UP 308J

D’Lelah Laber, Highland County

Reserve Champion Female

SHSK JULIA ET Skyler Ward, Preble County

Champion Bull COZN JERRY David Gurney, Seneca County

Premier Breeder Cozzens Farms

Premier Exhibitor Gurney Limousin, Seneca County

MAINE-ANJOU

JR. SHOW

Champion Female

HULS TJSC HARMONY 22 Collin Fedderke, Henry County

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female

TJSC KNOCKOUT 162J ET Kennley Siegrist, Mercer County

Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female

SAGR MISS ELLIE JANE 3 Caylee Sager, Fulton County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female

AYAR OKIE DOKIE Darby Ayars, Champaign County

MAINE-ANJOU

OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

HULS TJSC HARMONY 22

Collin Fedderke, Henry County

Reserve Champion Female

MCCF JOLENE

Mason Jolliff, Hardin County

Champion Cow/Calf

FFF JALYNNS MISS CLASS Cole Hilaman, Huron County

Champion MaineTainer Female

TJSC SO SWEET 209J ET

Hannah Schaub, Auglaize County

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female

LFCC WALA LADY K3J Blake Herdman, Highland County

Premier Breeder Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County

Premier Exhibitor Gavin Puckett, Highland County

MINI HEREFORD OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

4 Wiley Farm, Morrow County

Reserve Champion Female

T4 Livestock, Miami County

Champion Bull

4 Wiley Farm, Morrow County

Reserve Champion Bull

All His Farm, Knox County

Champion Steer

Aubree Wood, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion Steer Isabel Hiles, Pickaway County

Premier Breeder

4 Wiley Farm, Morrow County

Premier Exhibitor

4 Wiley Farm, Morrow County

SIMMENTAL JR. SHOW

Champion Percentage Female

LMAN JBOY PENNY 8J ET

Gus Wilt, Fayette County

Reserve Percentage Female

BRAMLET TSSC STUNNING BEAUTY Kyleigh Hatfield, Muskingum County

Champion Bred & Owned

Percentage Female

HAII GEORGINA 224AK Hannah Millikan, Henry County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Percentage Female

FEN ZARA 44J

Owen Fennig, Mercer County

SIMMENTAL OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

MISS HARMONY 412H

Reserve Champion Female

DFL MIA COUNTY BOOTS 20J

Hudson Drake, Ross County

Champion Bred & Owned Female

JSUL EXTRA WISE LOLA 1109J Mackalynne Helmke, Tuscarawas County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female

DON`T DOUBT ME NOW J1206 McKenzie Powers, Fairfield County

Mackenzie Neal, Preble County

Reserve Champion Female

DFL MIA COUNTY BOOTS 20J

Hudson Drake, Ross County

Champion Cow/Calf

HEIL MS DAISY B614

Piper Heil, Muskingum County

Reserve Champion

CLASSIC LORI BELLE H31

Tyler Brown, Fairmont, WV

BREEDING CATTLE SHOW RESULTS

Reserve Champion Percentage Bull

M-F LEAD THE WAY

Lane Rizor, Morrow County

Premier Breeder

John Ferguson, Ashtabula County

Premier Exhibitor

Carter Brown, Fairmont, WV

SHORTHORN JR. SHOW

SHORTHORN OPEN SHOW

Champion Female

Champion Bull

WCCO KNOCKIN BOOTS 305J Woodard Cattle Co., Guernsey County

Reserve Champion Bull

DON`T DOUBT ME NOW J1206

McKenzie Powers, Fairfield County

Reserve Champion Female

FPK WILD ROSES 2145

Karlie Kennedy, Adams County

Champion Bred & Owned Female KGWAT FIRE WORLD 407 Karly Goetz, Ottawa County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female

PEARL’S TRAVELING BLAZE 120 Cooper Hetrick, Sandusky County

Champion Percentage WCCO/WST MAXIE

Woodard Cattle Co., Guernsey County

Reserve Champion

BACHMAN FARMS MALIBU J1

McKalynne Helmke, Tuscarawas County

Champion

Garrett Bosse, Geauga

Reserve

JONES SO SWEET

Jenna Norman, County

Champion Percentage

E&D MARIO

Cliff Linder, Stark County

Champion ShorthornPlus Female

SFF AUGUSTA PRIDE 127F Tyler Dahse, Gallia County

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female

CF MONA LISA 136 OP Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County

Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Female

ATHEENA’S CASH ON DIXIE 12 Cooper Hetrick, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Female

BAIN CHERRI COMMODIT

Ashton Bain, Highland County

TSSC DREAM MAKER 104 Dalton Kennedy, Adams County

Reserve Champion Female

FPK WILD ROSES 2145

Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County Super Cow Deairae Logsdon, Fairfield County

Champion Bull

JAMS DEMI HUGO

Aiden Brautigam, Shelby County

Reserve Champion Bull

BARR SUPER FOOLIN 202 Brandon Barr, Greene County

Group-of-Two Bulls

Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm, Belmont County

Get-Of-Sire

Cedar Lane Farm, Greene County

Best Six Head

Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm, Belmont County

9-Year-Old Division - Jordan Hartschuh, Crawford County

10-Year-Old Division - Easton McClure, Marion County

11-Year-Old Division - Logan Brinksneader, Darke County

12-Year-Old Division - Isaac Stirm, Crawford County 13-Year-Old Division - Morgan Neill, Huron County 14-Year-Old Division - Sydney Stirm, Crawford County 15-Year-Old Division - Taylor Poff, Geauga County

16-Year-Old Division - Hannah Kovar, Fulton County 17-Year-Old Division - Erika Grum, Licking County 18-Year-Old Division - Dawson Osborn, Highland County

Reserve Champion Angus Steer

Alex Meyer, Mercer County

MARKET

BEEF SHOW RESULTS

Champion Hereford Steer Redi Bishop, Clark County

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Logan Brinksneader, Darke County

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer McKayla Nelson, Meigs County

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer Roger Winner, Darke County

Champion Chianina Steer

Olivia Jones, Allen County

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer Carter McCauley, Guernsey

Champion Shorthorn Steer

Tavin Warner, Sandusky County

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Joshua Blakeman, Jackson County

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer Hailey Cornett, Highland County

Champion AOB Steer

Kaitlyn Mattis, Perry County

Reserve Champion AOB Steer Logan Souder, Brown County

Champion Angus Steer Madison Paden, Guernsey County

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer Essie McGuire, Hardin County

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer Evelyn Koehler, Fairfield County

Champion Simmental Steer Carson Barton, Clinton County

Champion Charolais Steer Frani LeVan, Champaign County

Beef Scholarship Winners

PROSPECT CALF SHOW

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Olivia Wood, Meigs County

Third Overall Steer Rylee Leonard, Brown County

Fourth Overall Steer Colby Hoffman, Union County

Fifth Overall Steer Braden Hatfield, Clermont County

Third Overall Heifer

McKenzie Powers, Fairfield County

Fourth Overall Heifer Dwight Hamilton, Highland County

Fifth Overall Heifer

McKenzie Powers, Fairfield County

Reserve Champion Division III Crossbred Steer Avery McGuire, Champaign County

Reserve Champion Division IV Crossbred Steer Austin Sutherly, Clark County

Grand Champion Steer Collins Show Cattle, Meigs County

Grand Champion Heifer Hess Family Cattle, Highland County

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Addyson Butts, Fayette County

Reed Shumacher, Putnam County

Judge: Logan Browne, Lenoir City, TN

Reserve Champion Market Heifer Austin Sutherly, Clark County

Champion Division I Crossbred Steer Grant Belleville, Wood County

Reserve Champion Division I Crossbred Steer Easton McClure, Marion County

Champion Division III Crossbred Steer Hayden SMith, Holmes County

Kyleigh Hatfield, Muskingum County

1ST PLACE Brady Evans, Tuscarawas County

OUTSTANDING BREEDING EXHIBITORS

9-Year-Old - Audrey Hoffman, Wood County 10-Year-Old - Brayden Cummings, Highland County 11-Year-Old - Brianna Foxx, Highland County 12-Year-Old - Brady Evans, Tuscarawas County 13-Year-Old - Barrett Evans, Tuscarawas County 14-Year-Old - Delaney Chester, Warren County 15-Year-Old - Blake Herdman, Highland County 16-Year-Old - Jack McDaniel, Champaign County 17-Year-Old - Luke Jennings, Clermont County 18-Year-Old - McKalynne Helmke, Tuscarawas County

Top 3

2ND PLACE Barrett Evans, Tuscarawas County

3RD PLACE Delaney Chester, Warren County

OUTSTANDING MARKET EXHIBITORS

9-Year-Old - Blaine Osborn, Highland County 10-Year-Old - Easton McClure, Marian County 11-Year-Old - Carson Barton, Clinton County 12-Year-Old - Owen Bailey, Wayne County 13-Year-Old - Tyler Neal, Huron County 14-Year-Old - Wyatt Osborn, Highland County 15-Year-Old - Hayden Smith, Holmes County 16-Year-Old - Grant Belleville, Wood County 17-Year-Old - Carly Chapo, Wayne County 18-Year-Old - Dawson Osborn, Highland County

OUTSTANDING RECORD BOOKS

9-Year-Old - Kasen Cole, Preble County 10-Year-Old - Austin Sutherly, Clark County 11-Year-Old - Carson Barton, Clinton County 12-Year-Old - Jackson Brandt, Tuscarawas County 13-Year-Old - Madisyn Brandt, Tuscarawas County 14-Year-Old - Wyatt Osborn, Highland County 15-Year-Old - Tatum Poff, Geauga County 16-Year-Old - Alicia Graham, Licking County 17-Year-Old - Erika Grum, Licking County 18-Year-Old - Dawson Osborn, Highland County

Live Weight - 1,357

Carcass Weight - 838

Dressing Percentage - 61.7%

Backfat (inches) - .4 Ribeye (area, square in.) - 14.0

Yield Grade - 2.7

Quality Grade - Choice

Purchased by: S&S Volvo

Live Weight - 1,275

Carcass Weight - 813

Dressing Percentage - 63.7 Backfat (inches) - .6 Ribeye (area, square in.) - 13.7

Yield Grade - 3.1

Quality Grade - Select

Purchased by: Mark and Megan Kvamme and family and Steve R. Rauch, Inc.

Ryleigh Egbert, Auglaize County

Delaney Jones, Allen County

Wyatt Osborn, Highland County, took home the first place Market Beef Exhibitor Award of $3,000 sponsored by Mark and Megan Kvamme,

Easton McClure, Marion County, finished in second place with a $2,000 award sponsored by Steve R. Rauch, Inc.

Owen Bailey, Wayne County, recieved third place overall Market Beef exhibitor which included a $1,000 award sponsored by the youth reserve program.

BREEDING CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP - SESSION 1

Judge: Courtney Cates, Modoc, IN

Pictured from left to right: Senior Division Champion, Skyler Ward, Preble County; Intermediate Division Champion, Ephiram Fowler, Guernsey County; Junior Division Champion, D’lelah Laber, Highland County.

MARKET BEEF SHOWMANSHIP

BREEDING CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP - SESSION 2

9-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Blake Osborn; Reserve Champion, Beckett Winegardner; 3rd Place, Avery Flax; 4th Place, Carrie Gahler; 5th Place, Colby Hoffman; 6th Place, Danner White; 7th Place, Harper Bennett; 8th Place, Jake Kramer; 9th Place, Annistyn Oszust; 10th place, Keaton Marcum.

11-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Jocelyn Belleville; Reserve Champion, Carson Barton; 3rd Place, Gavin Richards; 4th Place, Tanner Butcher; 5th Place, Lilly Gahler; 6th Place, Peyton Picering; 7th Place, John Adams.

Pictured from left to right: Senior Division Champion, Montana Hulsmeyer, Allen County; Intermediate Division Champion, Emma Yochum, Highland County; Junior Division Champion, Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County.

10-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Reid Bishop; Reserve Champion, Easton McClure; 3rd Place, Austin Sutherly; 4th Place, Chase Wharton; 5th Place, Sophia Clemons, 6th Place, Tavin Warner; 7th Place, Claire Kramer; 8th Place, Carson Watkins; 9th Place, Tessa Lyons; 10th Place, Ruger White.

12-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Owen Bailey; Reserve Champion, Joshua Blakeman; 3rd Place, Logan Brinksneader; 4th Place, Isaac Stirm; 5th Place, Hailey Cornett; 6th Place, Jackson Brandt; 7th Place, Austin Kizer; 8th Place, Hope Brodman; 9th Place, Hoyt Gore; 10th Place, David O’Reilly.

13-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Tyler Neill; Reserve Champion, Mad isyn Brandt; 3rd Place, Luke Fulton; 4th Place, Breana Hastings; 5th Place, Caiden Daugherty; 6th Place, Olivia Jones; 7th Place, McKayla Nelson; 8th Place, Brock Lyons; 9th Place, Roger Winner; 10th Place, Trevin Redd.

15-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Holden LeVan; Reserve Champion, Hayden Smith; 3rd Place, Cheyenne Myers; 4th Place, Shae Conrad; 5th Place, Mason Kinney; 6th Place, Maximus Krempasky; 7th Place, Gracie Stirm; 8th Place, Lauren McIntosh; 9th Place, Makayla Vest; 10th Place, Trenton Braska.

17-year-old division from left to right: Champion, Carly Csapo; Reserve Champion, Jenna Young; 3rd Place, Lane Underwood; 4th Place, Mason Powell; 5th Place, Rachel O’Reilly; 6th Place, Calvin Trigg; 7th Place, Dean Hetrick; 8th Place, Dylan Swinehart, 9th Place, Erika Grum; 10th Place, Alex Meyer.

14-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Marissa Graham; Reserve Champion Wyatt Osborn; 3rd Place, Essie McGuire; 4th Place, Lincoln Winner; 5th Place Haleigh Stephens; 6th Place, Jack Stingley; 7th Place, Ashton Bain; 8th Place, Kaitlyn Mattis.

16-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Ryleigh Egbert; Reserve Champion, Delaney Jones; 3rd Place, Alicia Graham; 4th Place, Grant Belleville; 5th Place, Jack McDaniel; 6th Place, Rylan Luyster; 7th Place, Madison Paden; 8th Place, Gage Farrar; 9th Place, Jordan Fitz; 10th Place, Brandon Sachara.

18-year-old division pictured from left to right: Champion, Avery McGuire; Reserve Champion, Shayla Sancic; 3rd Place, Frani LeVan; 4th Place, Dawson Osborn; 5th Place, McKayla Feikert; 6th Place, Luke Brinksneader; 7th Place, Alayna McIntosh; 8th Place, McKaylnne Helmke; 9th Place, Paige Phillips; 10th Place, Molly Brodman.

Congrats to the Supreme Showmen

Skyler Ward of Preble County County took home Supreme Showman in Session 1 of Breeding Cattle Showmanship.

Montana Hulsmeyer of Allen County earned Supreme Showman in Session 2 of Breeding Cattle Showmanship.

The Market Beef Supreme Showman honors went to Avery McGuire, Champaign County.

LIVESTOCK

JR. BEEF INDIVIDUALS

1st - Gavin Richards, Wood County

2nd - Maci Atterholt, Ashland County

3rd - Lincoln Barnes, Henry County

4th - Jaelyn Foster, Tuscarawas County

5th - Easton McClure, Marion County

6th - Peyton McMahan, Marion County

7th - Owen Meyer, Warren County

8th - Brady Evans, Tuscarawas County

9th - Easton McClure, Marion County

10th - Karissa Treadway, Warren County

JR. HIGH INDIVIDUALS

1st - Ephiram Fowler, Guernsey County

2nd - Brynn Shearer, Wayne County

3rd - Jaelyn Foster, Tuscarawas County

4th - Kendall Davies, Wood County

5th - Ethan Specht, Tuscarawas County

6th - Lance Thomas, Pickaway County

7th - Maci Atterholt, Ashland County

8th - Karissa Treadway, Warren County

9th - Easton McClure, Marion County

10th - Gavin Richards, Wood County

JR. HIGH TEAM

Wood County 1:

Gavin Richards

Ava Genter

Kendall Davies

Claire Lampe

SR. BEEF INDIVIDUALS

1st - Collin Fedderke, Henry County

2nd - Sydney Sanders, Highland County

3rd - Beau Johnson, Gallia County

4th - Marinn McGuire, Marion County

5th - Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County

6th - Carter Lampe, Wood County

7th - Riley Burtchin, Wood County

8th - Mason Johnson, Wayne County

9th - Sydney Stirm, Crawford County

10th - Thomas Hicks, Warren County

SR. HIGH INDIVIDUALS

1st - Samantha VanVorhis, Wood County

2nd - Bailee Amstutz, Marion County

3rd - Mason Johnson, Wayne County

4th - Marinn McGuire, Marion County

5th - Collin Fedderke, Henry County

6th - Sydney Stirm, Crawford County

7th -Thomas Hicks, Warren County

8th - Carly Csapo, Wayne County

9th - Grace McCurdy, Marion County

10th - Beau Johnson, Gallia County

SR. HIGH TEAM

Marion County 1:

Bailee Amstutz

Grace McCurdy

Marinn McGuire

Macie Carter

Meeting with at the ELECTED OFFICIALS

The Ohio State Fair is excellent opportunity to meet with elected officials, show them around the beef barn and establish working relationships that will benefit the industry. Relationships like these come full circle when the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is working on issues important to the business interests of beef farmers across the state and the country.

These meetings and face-to-face interactions make it easy for OCA board members to reach out by email or cell phone to advocate on behalf of our members.

OCA president, Tom Karr, and Congressman Tim Ryan, candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Supreme Court Justice of Ohio, Pat DeWine, visited beef families at the viaduct.

Sec. of State Frank LaRose visited a cattle show and met with OCA staff and beef families.

J.D. Vance, candidate for the U.S. Senate met with OCA board members.

State Treasurer Robert Sprague enjoyed meeting beef families at the viaduct and playing putt-putt at the beef store.

Rep. Don Jones visitng with OCA after the House & Senate Ag Committees hearing.

OCA president, Tom Karr, met with Gov. DeWine at the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame Breakfast.

OCA president, Tom Karr, and Rep. Darrell Kick enjoying beef.

OCA president, Tom Karr, and Dean Rustin Moore, OSU College of Veterinary Medicine & Dr. Martha Belury, Interim Chair of the CFAES Depart. of Food Science and Technology.

OCA president, Tom Karr, and Rep. Rodney Creech.

Elizabeth Harsh, OCA executive director, and Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur.

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Grand Champion Lot of 3 Prosser Brothers, Champaign County

Average Weight: 1,282 lbs.

Reserve Champion Lot of 3 Prosser Brothers, Champaign County Average Weight: 1,289 lbs.

Grand Champion Overall & Champion Lot of 3 Steers Glen Feichtner, Crawford County

Average Weight: 1,371 lbs.

Reserve Champion Lot of 3 Steers Prosser Brothers, Champaign County Average Weight: 1,282 lbs.

CARCASS DIVISION

Reserve Champion Overall & Champion Lot of 3 Heifers Glen Feichtner, Crawford County Average Weight: 1,292 lbs.

Reserve Champion Lot of 3 Heifers O’Connor/Phelps, Champaign County Average Weight: 1,155 lbs.

Following the harvest of the animals, carcasses were evaluated and winners were awarded at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference on Aug. 11.

Grand Champion Lot of 3 Carcass Prosser Brothers, Champaign County

Average Carcass Weight: 803 lbs.

Yield Grades: 2, 2, 3

Quality Grades: Ch, Ch, Ch

Average Pen Price: $228.70

Base Price: $223

Reserve Champion Lot of 3 Carcass Glen Feichtner, Crawford County

Average Carcass Weight: 892 lbs

Yield Grades: 5, 2, 3

Quality Grades: Sel, Pr, Pr

Average Pen Price: $233.10

Base Price: $223

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Ohio’s beef industry was wellrepresented at the Ohio State Fair with a display in Voinovich Livestock Center, a sustainablity focused display in the Land & Living building, and a Little Farmers Exhibit. The Capital City Burger Battle drew in a crowd, kabobs were made by our nutrition coordinator during a cooking demo and our OBC board members served the tastiest tenderloin during the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame Breakfast.

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ALLIANT GROUP, LP

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ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH

JIM STEFANAK

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JON SWEENEY

PO BOX 107, CLIFTON, OHIO 45316

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KENLEY ROGERS

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D&J SALES AND SERVICE, INC.

JON JONES

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FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA

EVAN HAHN

2372 TWP. RD. 925, PERRYSVILLE, OH 44864 567-215-7367

DAVID SANDERS

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MELANIE STRAIT-BOK

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ANDREW DAVIS 419-733-6239

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GARY FENNIG

1456 ST. ANTHONY RD., COLDWATER, OHIO 45828

AFENNIG@BRIGHT.NET 419-953-8500

FOUR STAR VETERINARY SERVICE

BRYANT CHAPMAN

108 WEST FRANKLIN ST., CHICKASAW, OHIO 45826

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TAYLOR ENGLE

108 WEST FRANKLIN ST., CHICKASAW, OHIO 45826

TENGLE@4STARVETS.COM 419-305-7494

TREY GELLERT

108 WEST FRANKLIN ST., CHICKASAW, OHIO 45826

TGELLERT@4STARVETSCOM 419-953-4523

HERITAGE COOPERATIVE

DALE STRYFFELER

219 THIRD STREET PO BOX 604, MARIETTA, OHIO 45750

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DEREK FAUBER

304 BLOOMFIELD AVE., URBANA, OHIO 43078

DFAUBER@HERITAGECOOPERATIVE.COM 614-873-6736

DAVID MONNIN

304 BLOOMFIELD AVE., URBANA, OHIO 43078

DMONNIN@HERITAGECOOPERATIVE.COM 914-873-6736

HUBBARD FEEDS

WWW.HUBBARDFEEDS.COM

HEARTLAND BANK

GREG WOODWARD

431 N HAMILTON RD SUITE 200, WHITEHALL, OHIO 43214

GREG.WOODWARD@HEARTLAND.BANK 614-214-3186

MATT BUCKLEW

44 W. LOCUST STREET, NEWARK, OHIO 43055

MATTHEW.BUCKLEW@HEARTLAND.BANK 614-475-7024

HIGHLAND LIVESTOCK SUPPLY LTD

CURT & ALLISON HIVELY P.O. BOX 190, NEW WATERFORD, OHIO 44445

INFO@HIGHLANDLIVESTOCKSUPPLY.COM 330-457-2033

JOHNSON CONCRETE LIVESTOCK WATERERS

BRAD MCCORMICK

109 EAST B STREET, HASTINGS, NE 68901

BMCCORMICK@JOHNSONCONCRETEPROD UCTS.COM 402-463-1359

HEARTLAND FEED SERVICES

JOE SIEGRIST 419-305-2451

TRAVIS SPICER 419-733-9915

CHAD KNAPKE 419-733-6434

HILLS SUPPLY

FRANK BURKETT 10794 STRAUSSER NW, CANAL FULTON, OHIO 44614 FRANK@HILLSSUPPLY.COM 330-704-1817

MICK HEIBY

2366 LOCUST STREET, CANAL FULTON, OHIO 44614 MICK.HEIBY@HILLSSUPPLY.COM 330-936-1340

KAITLIN CHADDOCK 550 PARIS AVE SE, PARIS, OHIO 44669 KAITLIN@HILLSSUPPLY.COM 330-205-8769

KALMBACH FEEDS INC

CHERYL MILLER

7148 ST. HWY.199, UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO 43351

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KYLE NICKLES

7148 ST. HWY.199, UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO 43351

KYLE.NICKLES@KALMBACHFEEDS.COM 419-294-3838

JEFF NEAL

7148 STATE HIGHWAY 199, UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO 43351

JEFF.NEAL@KALMBACHFEEDS.COM 419-356-0128

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PATRICK BARKER

5433 SUNRISE VIEW CIRCLE, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO 45044

PATRICK.BARKER@KENTWW.COM 513-315-3833

M.H. EBY INC

STEVE RITTENHOUSE

P O BOX 137, WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162

STEVEN.RITTENHOUSE@MHEBY.COM 614-879-6901

KIRK SWENSEN

4435 SR 93 - P.O. BOX 137, WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162 KIRK.SWENSEN@MHEBY.COM 614-879-6901

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

SHAWNDA VEGA

ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA 1-21-103, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215

VEGAS1@NATIONWIDE.COM 614-329-4500

PBS ANIMAL HEALTH

BRIDGET GILLOGLY

2870 RICHVILLE DR. S.E., MASSILLON, OHIO 44646

BGILLOGLY@RJMATTHEWS.COM 1-800-321-0235

KEVIN WARRENE

2870 RICHVILLE DR. S.E., MASSILLON, OHIO 44646

OHIO AG EQUIPMENT / OHIO CAT

COURTNEY BUSH

3993 E ROYALTON RD, BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO 44147 CBUSH@OHIOAGEQUIPMENT.COM 614-851-3629

LINDA MEIER

MCARTHUR LUMBER & POST

CLINT

31310 ST. RT. 93, MCARTHUR, OHIO 45641

CLINT@MCARTHURLUMBERANDPOST.COM 740-596-2551

5252 WALCUTT COURT, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 LMEIER@OHIOCAT.COM 614-851-3629

BRIAN SPEELMAN

5252 WALCUTT COURT, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 BSPEELMAN@OHIOCAT.COM 614-851-3629

KWARRENE@RJMATTHEWS.COM 800-321-0235

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

SETH CLARK 18161 HACKETT ROAD, DALTON, OHIO 44618

SETH.CLARK9@MERCK.COM 330-465-2728

JAKE OSBORN

2670 BARR CEMETERY RD, LYNCHBURG, OHIO 45142 JAKE.OSBORN@MERCK.COM 937-725-5687

OHIO COW HUNTERS

MICHAEL HENDREN 12081 DRURY RD, JOHNSTOWN, OHIO 43031 OHIOCOWHUNTERS@GMAIL.COM 740-404-3134

CHRIS GOODWIN 13247 LAFAYETTE RD., UTICA, OHIO 43080

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2121 WALCUTT ROAD, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 EBISCHOFF@MURPHYTRACTOR.COM 614-876-1141

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COREY HINTERER

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EMILIE REGULA HANCOCK 918 PROPRIETORS RD # A, WORTHINGTON, OHIO 43085 EREGULA.HANCOCK@SOYOHIO.ORG (614) 232-6782

PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION

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CY PRETTYMAN

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QUALITY LIQUID FEEDS

JOE FOSTER

6056 EL CAMINO DR, PLAIN CITY, OHIO 43064

JFOSTER@QLF.COM 614-560-5228

REED & BAUR INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC

JIM & PAULA ROGERS

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JAY CLUTTER

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TYLER WILT

539 WEST 750TH NORTH, LEBANON, IN 46052

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WESLEY BLACK

7198 STATE ROUTE 41 N, GREENFIELD, OHIO 45123

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LEESA BEANBLOSSOM

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RYAN GRIES

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FAGALYFEED@AOL.COM 513-353-2150

CHRIS MCCONNELL

PO BOX 692, MIAMITOWN, OHIO 45041

FAGALYFEED@AOL.COM 513-353-2150

OVER 20 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO CATTLE INDUSTRY STUDENTS

Several college scholarships are currently available to cattle industry youth through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF). These scholar ships are administered in conjunction with the following organizations and individuals.

Tagged for Greatness

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the sale of Ohio’s beef spe cialty license plates. For information on purchasing beef plates, contact the Foundation office at 614-873-6736.

Cattlemen’s Country Club

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in an agricul

tural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair.

Saltwell Expo Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a col lege or university. This scholarship is sponsored by Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke and the Ohio Beef Expo. The scholarship is funded by a percentage of sales from the official line of Expo clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

Noah Cox Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be award ed to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in a agricultural or non-agri

cultural program. This scholarship was created in honor of Noah Cox who passed away in May 2017.

Cattlemen’s Gala Scholarship

Twelve $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the annual Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser.

To Apply

Applications are now being accept ed and are due Oct. 31, 2022. Note: Applicants are only eligible to receive one Foundation scholarship per calendar year. Interested students can fill out the application using the form on ohiocat tle.org/foundation/scholarships. Please contact the office at 614-873-6736 with any questions.

The 2022 scholarship recipients recieved their scholarships at the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.

FALL CATTLE SALES

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Wed. 9/21/2022 1:00 PM

Sat. 9/24/2022 9:00 AM

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MODERNIZING AG-LINK TO BETTER SERVE OHIO’S FARMERS

By Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague

Forty-year high inflation. An unprecedented supply chain crisis. Re cord-breaking energy prices. Combine these nationwide economic challenges with the yearly concerns about weath er and commodity futures, and Ohio’s agriculture industry faces roadblocks at every turn. Now, to create the per fect storm, the rise in interest rates is quickly increasing the cost of borrow ing.

Over the last year, I’ve been meet ing with farmers, co-ops, financial institutions and other members of Ohio’s ag community to learn about how these challenges are impacting their operations and bottom lines.

For more than three decades, our Ag-LINK program has helped farmers and agribusinesses save money by providing interest rate reductions on new or existing loans. Each year, borrowers use the program to finance upfront operating costs for feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel, equipment and other expenses.

Despite Ag-LINK’s popularity and long track-record of success, my travels made it clear to me that there was much more our office could do to meet farmers’ borrowing needs. With that thought in mind, we recently enlisted a series of reforms to re-imag ine and modernize Ag-LINK in a way that makes it more accessible for borrowers.

In previous years, the Ag-LINK application period lasted only a few months. Now, loan applications are

being accepted year-round. Transi tioning to a year-long application period provides borrowers with greater flexibility and ensures they can access capital whenever they may need it most. This change also makes AgLINK more convenient for livestock farmers with different capital needs that occur throughout the year. The Treasurer’s office updates the interest rate reduction amount quarterly, based on real-time economic conditions. Currently, Ag-LINK is providing a 0.75% rate reduction on loans through eligible lenders.

Additionally, our recently enacted Ohio Gains legislation updated cer tain investment strategies to generate further cost savings opportunities for the agriculture community. The legislation included a provision that adds agricultural co-ops to the list of eligible borrowers under Ag-LINK. Additionally, the measure removed outdated caps on loan amounts, al lowing the program to keep pace with modern borrowing needs. Moving for ward, the Treasurer’s office will assess and set loan caps annually.

I’m proud to say we’ve seen a strong response to these improve ments, resulting in a dramatic increase in Ag-LINK participation. So far in 2022, the Treasurer’s office is already set to support 1,300 loans across the state for a total of nearly $285 mil lion – more than quadrupling the total amount in loans funded last year. That means savings of more than $1.4

million for borrowers.

With interest rates rising, the rate reduction offered through Ag-LINK becomes even more meaningful – and we’ve already seen proof of this in action.

Through these reforms, we’ve made Ag-LINK more convenient to use, while ensuring the program keeps pace with the ever-evolving borrowing needs of today’s agriculture industry. We’re proud to support Ohio’s agri culture community, and with these efforts, Ag-LINK is ready to serve the Buckeye State’s next generation of farmers.

If you’re interested in using AgLINK, we encourage you to reach out to your financial institution to begin the application process. For more information, please visit our website at www.ohiotreasurer.gov/Ag-LINK.

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague

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BEHIND THE MEAL PART OF OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY’S DINING EXPERIENCE

Story by Amy Beth Graves

This is a phrase that Zia Ahmed uses all the time and for a good reason. As senior director of dining services at The Ohio State University, he oversees 30 dining facilities across five campus es, which serve more than 10 million customers annually. That’s a lot of meals and a lot of opportunity to ramp up not only the dining experience but educate diners about where their food comes from. Over the years, he’s found that consumers resonate more with their food and how it’s raised if they know where it comes from and who takes care of the animals and plants.

“The generation we serve today on college campuses is more disconnect ed than ever before with where their food comes from. Their connections are often superficial and it’s our job to do everything we can to connect them with the food system so they can be more informed,” he said.

Zia said many people take pause when he says there’s a disconnect with

today’s generation and their food. What about all the Tweets and Insta gram and Facebook posts about people sharing their joy of food? Isn’t that a connection, they ask. Yes, but those connections are only at the surface level and not at the core, he tells them. There’s so much more, and they’re only sharing the end product. It’s import ant to also share and learn about what happens before the meal ends up on the plate.

“Our global food system has evolved over thousands of years and is more complex than ever before. Our ultimate goal is to create informed consumers. They will someday be in policy making decision positions whether it’s in government or as a doctor or nurse or dietitian. They’re making informed decisions and know ing the whole story is what’s going to make our food system better,” he said. “The greatest way to connect them with their food system is by telling stories that are real and authentic and emphasize that without the food system that humans are not going to exist.”

As a land grant university, Ohio State has an obligation to educate the public about their food, Zia said. He recently seized on this philosophy when he met with more than 400 res ident assistants going through train ing. During their lunch, he overheard conversations about how delicious the watermelon was. He told them that what made the watermelon so special was that it was grown just down the road at Ohio State’s Waterman Farm.

“Everyone was like ‘Wow, we didn’t know there was a farm here.’ You should have seen their faces – they were amazed,” he said.

What was even more amazing to Zia was how few people have ever been on a farm. Born and raised in Bangladesh, he was around agriculture all the time there and was surprised that wasn’t the case in Ohio and many places throughout the United States. Determined to turn that around, he started visiting Ohio farms and meat processing facilities to see firsthand how the food served in the college cafeterias is raised and processed. He brought along with him chefs, stu

“Food tastes better when there’s a story behind it.”

dents and other food service employ ees. It was an educational process not only for them but him. He was surprised to learn when he visited a soybean farm with Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Eliz abeth Harsh that some Ohio soybean growers plant high oleic soybeans, which are lower in saturated fat and higher in the beneficial monounsatu rated fatty acids.

A favorite site to visit is Atterholt Farms in Wooster, which has a Cer tified Angus Beef operation. Mandy Atterholt, who graduated from Ohio State in the animal science program, helps organize the tours and Zia jokingly tells the groups that not only does she grow food in Ohio but she’s a “farm raised product.”

“I’ve taken many students and dining staff members to Mandy’s farm and I’ve been taken aback that so many people have never stepped foot on a farm. It’s not their fault but up until then they’d never taken the time to learn what it takes to grow food,” he said. “It’s so inspiring to see them pick up the animal feed and smell it and be around the animals and learn what it takes to nurture those animals. They

learn how well these animals are taken care of. I get to watch it all unfold before my eyes and see that moment when they connect with their food. It’s a true epiphany.”

It’s not just Ohio farms that Zia has visited along with students and dining staff. Because the food system is globally connected, trips are made around the United States and around the world to gain a better understand ing of that connection.

“We’re not going to survive if we’re not globally connected,” he said. “We export a lot of our food and it’s important to know why. For example, why is fish from Cape Cod leaving the country? Why are we importing beef from Australia? These aren’t bad things – we’re just trying to get that understanding.”

That type of knowledge taps into some of Ohio State’s core values, Zia said. Having 100 percent transparen cy in the university’s food system is critical.

“While our food system is complex, we need to be able to confidently say what we do and don’t know,” he said. “If somebody is saying they’re not willing to share information about

food, that’s not acceptable. If you don’t know something then you need to find out more.”

A goal that never changes is iden tifying and creating healthy meals that are popular with students, staff and visitors. A new addition is a brisket bagel that’s been so popular that it’s now available daily. Sustainability is also a goal and dining staff have start ed exploring ways to use the entire animal instead of just select cuts.

Proposals to have “meatless Mon days” are ones that Zia is constantly shooting down. When it’s suggested that meat is unhealthy, he quickly counters by asking for science-based data showing it’s unhealthy. As he notes, the key is having a balanced meal and excluding meat is not healthy.

“It’s overconsumption that’s un healthy,” he said. “There needs to be a better balance and we really want to promote that balance and not sup port extreme views. This is not a sport – there’s space for everybody. I tell people ‘How would you feel if we had a veggie less Tuesday?’ At the end of the day, we need to be curious and not judgmental.”

“The generation we serve today on college campuses is more disconnected than ever before with where their food comes from. Their connections are often superficial and it’s our job to do everything we can to connect them with the food system so they can be more informed,”

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KIDWELL NAMED

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

members is to take advantage of every opportunity the NJAA offers and find a mentor.

“I’d say the biggest thing for get ting me involved was having a mentor to push me, because initially I was afraid to go talk to people,” Kidwell said. “But getting involved in youth contests and attending activities is how you meet people, and you need somebody to push you to do that.”

Madisen Jolliff, Kenton, Ohio, was appointed to the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association Board of Directors at the Maine-Anjou and Chianina National Junior Show in Louisville, KY. Jolliff will serve as the Region 1 Director.

NATIONAL JUNIOR SHORTHORN SHOW RESULTS

Ellie Kidwell, Walhonding, Ohio, was awarded the Outstanding Lead ership Award at the 2022 National Junior Angus Show in Kansas City, MO.

Kidwell was presented with a trophy and awarded a $2,000 schol arship. Instituted in 1994, the Out standing Leadership Award was created in honor of Jim Baldridge – a lifetime member and supporter of the American Angus Association ¬– to recognize an honorable youth leader. By displaying a distinct initiative to lead by example, Kidwell embodies the qualities the award was designed to recognize.

“Ellie is an outstanding leader within the association and continu ously leads by example,” said Lindsay Grimes-Hall, Ohio Junior Angus (OJA) advisor. “She pushes herself outside her comfort zone and takes advantage of every opportunity afford ed to her to meet new people and gain new experiences in various facets of the industry.”

Kidwell said it is due to GrimesHall’s mentorship that helped mold her into the leader she is today. Addi tionally, she said there is an incredible reward that comes with pushing your self outside your comfort zone and getting involved. Her advice to junior

Kidwell displays leadership through various areas in the junior association and her community. In 2021, Kidwell served as Miss American Angus and currently serves as president of the OJA. In her leadership roles, her goal is to always make a positive impact.

“Winning the award was incredibly special because I didn’t know it was going to happen,” Kidwell said. “But the highlight of my week [at NJAS] was getting to see everybody that makes up the Angus family.”

Kidwell is an animal science senior studying at Kansas State University and plans to attend veterinary school after graduating. Additionally, Kidwell wants to continue working with ju niors in the OJA. She intends to grow the state’s mentoring program and eventually serve as the junior advisor. As she embarks on a new chapter, Kidwell hopes to continue influencing Angus youth beyond her years as a junior member.

JOLLIFF ELECTED TO AMERICAN JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The 2022 National Junior Short horn Show and Youth Conference was held June 19-13 in Kansas City, MO.

Sara Britton, Custar, Ohio, received Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Shorthorn Plus Bull honors with CNC Elvis’s New Game.

Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio, took home 5th Overall Short horn Female with MFS Knighted Pinky the Roo 2142 ET.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Shorthorn Prospect Steer was exhibited by Luke Schroed er, Defiance, Ohio.

AMERICAN JUNIOR SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CLASSIC RESULTS

The 2022 National Classic was held June 24-30, 2022 in Madison, WI.

Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio, took home Grand Champion Bred and Owned Percentage Female honors with to LMAN Bunny 12J ET.

The Reserve Grand Champion Owned Steer, GSC GCCO Dew North 102C, was exhibited by Garrett Bihl, Bloomingburg, Ohio.

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BEEF BRIEFS

IN MEMORY OF... ROGER BONHAM

Roger Bonham, 86, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born in 1936 on a farm in Ross County, moved to Fayette County when he was two years old and graduated high school in 1954. He was married in 1959 and served in the United States Army from 1958-1960 and then in the Ohio National Guard until 1962.

Bonham was a crane operator at Armco for 17 years while also farm ing part-time. He became a full-time farmer in 1976, and was a pioneer and promoter of no-till cropping in the early 1970’s. He was closely involved in many Ohio State University Coop erative Extension Service programs, such as the Marketing Club and the Agronomy Club, of which he was a past president.

In addition, Bonham was active in many local farm organizations. He was past chairman of the Fayette County Agriculture Hall of Fame committee and was inducted into the Fayette County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2003. He was a member and past president of the Fayette County Cattlemen’s Association and was rec ognized as the Distinguished Cattle man of 2002. For over 20 years, he was active in Corn Growers Associations on the local, state and national levels. He was past president of the South west Ohio Corn Growers Association and in 2005, was inducted into the National Corn Growers Association Recruiter Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, two sons, Doug and Barry Bonham of Washington Court House; five grandchildren, including Gus Bon ham, president of the Fayette County Cattle Feeders Association; four great grandchildren and an extended net work of family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Cat

tlemen’s Association (earmarked for their scholarships), 4731 Bloom ingburg-New Holland Road, New Holland, Ohio 43145 and Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

MURRAYS AWARDED HONORARY BENCH FOR SERVICE TO BEEF INDUSTRY

A new Ohio law became effective on July 21, 2022 that will impact some landlords who want to terminate their farm crop leases. If the farm lease does not establish a date or method for terminating the lease, the law requires a landlord who wants to terminate the lease to do so in writing by Sept. 1. The law’s goal is to prevent “late” terminations that can harm tenant operators who have made investments for the next crop season.

What farm leases are subject to the new law?

The law applies to both written and verbal “agricultural lease agreements” that address the planting, growing and harvesting of agricultural crops. The law does not apply to leases for pas ture, timber, farm buildings, horticul tural buildings or equipment.

Jim and Jackie Murray owned and operated the Ohio Cattlemen’s Asso ciation’s (OCA) Steak Barn for nearly three decades until their retirement in 2021. The Murrays served and pro moted beef at the Ohio Beef Expo, the Ohio State Fair, the Farm Science Review and more. Because of their dedication to Ohio’s beef industry, the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) presented the Murrays with an honorary bench next to the Steak Barn at the 2022 Ohio State Fair.

“Jim and Jackie have been a staple for ag industry events for many years,” said Elizabeth Harsh, OCA and OBC executive director. “We can’t thank them enough for their tremendous support of the beef industry through the years and wish them a happy retirement.”

OHIO’S NEW STATUTORY TERMINATION DATE FOR FARM CROP LEASES

By: Peggy Kirk Hall, associate profes sor OSU Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program

What if a lease already addresses termination?

The new law only applies when a leasing arrangement has not provided for a termination date or a method for giving notice of termination. If the landlord and tenant operator have addressed these provisions in their leasing situation, the provisions are unchanged by the law and continue to be effective.

When is the termination effective?

If a landlord gives notice of ter mination in writing by Sept. 1, the lease is terminated either upon the date harvest is complete or Dec. 31, whichever is earlier. The law allows the parties to establish a different termi nation date if agreed to in writing.

How must a landlord give notice of termination?

The landlord must give the notice in writing and deliver it to the tenant operator by hand, mail, facsimile or email by Sept. 1. The law does not require using specific lan guage for the notice, but we recom

mend including the date of the notice, an identification of the lease property, and a statement that the lease will terminate at the end of harvest or Dec. 31, 20____ unless the parties agree in writing to a different date.

What if a landlord terminates after Sept. 1?

Unless the leasing arrangement provides otherwise, a termination delivered by the landlord after Sept. is not effective and the lease would con tinue for another period. However, the tenant operator could agree to accept the late termination. If so, the parties should both sign a termination date agreement.

The value of a written farm lease

The new law arose because many farm leases aren’t in writing, creating uncertainty over termination rights. A written lease is invaluable for agreeing to important farm lease terms like ter mination. If you need legal assistance getting your lease in writing, check out our farm lease resources and contact us for a referral to an agricultural attor ney. It’s money well spent.

Where to find the law

The new farm crop lease statutory termination law is in Ohio Revised Code Section 5301.71.

For more information visit www. farmoffice.osu.edu.

COLLEGE STUDENTS

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR NCBA CONVENTION

INTERNSHIPS

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is offering college students a unique behind-thescenes experience through its annual convention internship program. The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the largest annual

meeting of the U.S. beef cattle indus try, will take place Feb. 1-3, 2023, in New Orleans.

Up to 18 interns will be selected and will be responsible for setting up the demonstration arena, assisting at committee meetings and Cattlemen’s College, participating in the NCBA booth, and posting on social media. NCBA will strive to provide students

time to maximize industry network ing.

Student interns must be able to work Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 2023, provide their own transportation to New Orleans, and be at least a junior-level college student at an accredited uni versity at the time of the event.

More information can be found at NCBA.org.

Fall Showcase Ohio Shorthorn Sale

CALENDAR of EVENTS

AUGUST

27 Cattlemen’s Gala, Delaware

SEPTEMBER

1 OCA Awards Nomination Deadline

7 Ohio Cattleman Late Fall Issue Advertising Deadline

20-22 Farm Science Review, London

24 Boyd Beef Cattle’s Angus Female Production Sale, Mays Lick, KY Cattlemen for Cattlemen Sale, Zanesville Maplecrest Farm’s Annual Female Production Sale, Hillsboro

Rare Vintage Annual Production Sale, Jefferson

OCTOBER

1 Replacement Female Sale Consignments Due Spring Internship Application Deadline Buckeye’s Finest Sale, Zanesville

21-22 American Blonde d’Aquitaine Association’s Annual Meeting, Wingett Run Johnny Regula Invitational Show Calf & Equipment Sale, Ostrander Ohio Shorthorn Fall Showcase, Millersburg Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Deadline

NOVEMBER

7 Bourbon County Elite Bred Heifer Sale, Paris, KY OCA Replacement Female Sale, Zanesville

DECEMBER

15 Ohio Cattlewomen’s Scholarship Deadline

9-11 OCA BEST Show - AGR Holiday Classic, Columbus

ASSOCIATION Committees

MEMBER SERVICES

Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Jason Dagger, V. Ch. Membership

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

Ohio Cattleman Magazine

Lindsey Hall, Ch. | J.L. Draganic, V. Ch.

Steak Barn/Taste of Ohio Cafe

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

Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Darby Walton, Ch. | Garrett Stanfield, V. Ch.

Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet

Sarah Ison, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch.

Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders SeriesShane Riley, Ch. | Kim Herman, V. Ch.

PUBLIC POLICY

Luke Vollborn, Ch. | Mark Goeke, V. Ch.

Agriculture & Food PolicySarah Ison, V. Ch. | Bill Tom, Ch.

Cattle Health & Well-BeingBrad Thornburg, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski V. Ch.

Live Cattle Marketing

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

International Trade Luke Vollborn, Ch. | Brad Thornburg, V. Ch.

Property Rights & Environmental Mgt.Andy Lohr, Ch. | Mark Goeke V. Ch.

PAC/Legislative/RegulatoryGlen Feichtner, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch.

Tax & Credit

Tom Karr, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch.

Resolutions Committee

Sarah Ison, Ch. | Andy Lohr, V. Ch.

BEEF IMPROVEMENT

Tom Karr, Ch. | Pam Haley, V. Ch.

Replacement Female Sale

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

Ohio Beef Expo

Shane Riley, Ch.

Contact information is available on page 6 of this issue.

Visit www.ohiocattle.org for a complete list of events

This year’s Sale of Champions at the 2022 Ohio State Fair made history with records broke in all 11 auctions totaling the record-breaking amount of $676,500.

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