Late Fall 2023 Magazine

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Ohio Cattleman

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Editor Elizabeth Harsh

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HARSH REALITIES

Anniversaries Bring Reminders

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

This magazine is wrapping up on the anniversary of 9/11. Some days it seems like 9/11 was just yesterday, rather than the actual 22 years that have passed since the horrendous day that changed so much. 9/11 brought our country together in a sense of patriotism, but unfortunately the last couple of decades has seen that spirit of working together fade.

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OCA Staff

Elizabeth Harsh Executive Director

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Around our farm, we also refer to early September as the time “before you’re in the combine everyday non-stop to-do list” of important things to accomplish before harvest. The last couple of weekends have been about completing that to-do list, including weaning the last of the calves, finishing a barn calving pen project and preparing for the arrival of some fall calves. We also enjoyed lots of family-time and our favorite sports, Buckeye football and Reds baseball. The point being, we have been living our lives and enjoying the freedoms we tend to take for granted until anniversaries like 9/11 roll around to remind us how fortunate we are to live in the United States.

One of those freedoms is the right to advocate on behalf of the beef industry. This summer OCA had several opportunities for meaningful discussions with some of our elected officials while they were out and about in their districts during August recess. Conversations with members of the state’s Congressional delegation included the Farm Bill and its areas of importance to the beef industry. The timeline for the Farm Bill remains a moving target as appropriations will most certainly take center stage upon the return of Congress following this 9/11 anniversary. Reaching agreement to keep the government funded past September and avoid a shutdown will likely overshadow the Farm Bill for the foreseeable future.

How our members utilize the current tax code was also an important topic discussed. Many of the tax provisions NCBA and OCA advocated for in 2017 will expire at the end of 2025. The goal is to make sure our advocacy efforts are on point to secure more tax relief for producers in the coming years.

In addition, OCA is requesting support for the Black Vulture Relief Act legislation currently being considered in the U.S. House. It would allow cattle producers to take vultures without a permit, when there is an immediate need to protect their livestock from injury or death. After 50 years of federal protections, black vultures now number 190 million strong and Congress needs to pass this legislation to give farmers the necessary tools to protect their cattle from these vicious predators.

The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act is another important piece of legislation that has been gathering momentum since it was introduced earlier this year. It is designed to push back on the fractured opinion issued by the Supreme Court in the case on California’s Proposition 12 legislation. The EATS Act would be a tool to give impacted farmers relief from state standards that create new costs and regulatory burdens.

This list is just a few of the high-priority topics for OCA. There are many others, not to mention the long list of state advocacy opportunities. Here’s hoping the patriotic sense of country and idea of pulling together that we are reminded of on each anniversary of 9/11 lingers just a while longer this year. We have much to accomplish.

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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

Fall is Coming

By Tom Karr, OCA President

Fall is coming soon! The days are becoming shorter and eating away at our evening work projects. Our county fair is in the books and that signals kids and grandkids going back to school. Friday night football is in full swing.

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

Frank Phelps Director At-Large

Belle Center • Term expires 2025 937-539-1442, frankph@watchtv.net

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 2025

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

Kirsten Nickles District 6

Wooster • Term expires 2025

330-345-0477, KNickles@certifiedangusbeef.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 2025 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

Dale Taylor • District 12

Bidwell • Term expires 2025

740-709-6461,daletaylorfarming@gmail.com

The temperatures for the last few weeks haven’t felt much like fall, with several days in the mid 90s. The heat is helping cure second and third cutting hay, that some years cause a problem, but not this year.

Fall calves are starting to hit the ground, with good grass and abundant pastures. The mama cows are doing their magic by converting grass to milk and milk into pounds of beef.

Along with the new calves comes the ever-present threat of the black vulture attacks. We see them year-round as they have adapted to not migrating. Ten years ago, it was only our fall calving that was a problem, but now we fight them for both spring and fall calving. These birds are extremely vicious predators and their attacks on cattle are devastating. This is why OCA strongly supports the proposed federal legislation that is designed to give cattlemen more legal tools to protect their livestock.

With spring calf weaning starting to pick up, the cow/calf sector of our industry is watching to see if those price increases that have been forecasted since last year will materialize. We are seeing slow increases so far, but not as high as predicted. There definitely will be less calves to pick from, as the heifers on feed numbers and the cow slaughter numbers continue to climb 4% over last year. Fed cattle slaughter is still below forecast, with fourth quarter placements expected to be higher. Cattle feeders are finding less cattle to consider when filling their lots. These low numbers will continue to be a problem as the national cow herd continues to shrink.

Several years ago, I read an article by my favorite writer, Harlan Hughes, about moderating cow size to lower feed costs, and maintaining weaning weights. I have followed his advice and I’m seeing the results. My average mature brood cow is 1,345 lbs. and my weaning weights have improved every year. When you are trying to count cows in a pasture and you keep getting the wrong number because some of your weaners are closer to your cow size, that means you are making progress.

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AT THE FARM IN JEROMESVILLE, OHIO

Decisions, Decisions

By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension

As I write this from the county fair office, it is hard to believe September is here. Every year it seems that August flies by even faster than the previous year. In the past month I’ve had the opportunity to visit with cattle producers from across Ohio on a variety of different topics. No matter where or who, the conversation always trends towards a common theme: cattle prices.

Questions that have been asked 1) Should I retain heifers? 2)Should I sell cattle or feed them to market.

While our role in Extension isn’t to give marketing advice, here are some of the things we know. The 2023 feeder cattle market is at historic highs. The days with $2.50-plus feeder cattle have been few and far between in the past. Consider the value of this year’s calf crop when projecting fed cattle returns. Even with potential reduced feed costs, expect returns to be lower due to the cost of cattle going on feed.

If planning to feed cattle this winter, do yourself a favor and complete a profit projection sheet. Many of the nutritionists across the state have them and it’s a quick easy exercise to aid in the decision about retaining ownership.

What else do we know? Fed cattle prices are also very good. Live cattle have broken the $2.00/lb. mark a few different weeks at Ohio auction markets. While there is seasonality to premiums and discounts on the grid, the premiums we have seen at times in the past year have been rather large. We also know that risk protection, if feeding any number of cattle at all, is a viable and important tool. Although it may not be next week or next year, at some point the market will soften. Consider reaching out to crop insurance agencies or agricultural lenders to learn more about how Livestock Risk Protection can be a tool in your toolbox. What is less certain? The 2023 corn crop and subsequent corn price has less certainty around it. I’ve seen a variety of yield projections across the country. We’ll know more about feed cost once harvest starts.

So, to answer the above questions it depends on the goals of an operation and how sharp the pencil is at figuring feed costs while managing risk.

During my August travels I had the opportunity to attend the annual meeting for the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. While there, Dean Kreager of Licking

County Extension and I spoke about the Steer Pool at the Hartford Fair. We discussed the mechanics of the program and learning opportunities that it provides to youth and that it could be a model for other counties interested in a similar program.

Upon immediate return from the conference, Dean and I evaluated the carcasses of the 2023 Steer Pool. This year 33 steers were exhibited with 10 of the carcasses grading Low Prime or Prime, and all but one steer had Low Choice marbling or better. While I’ve enjoyed judging several live and carcass shows over the past several years, the results of the 2023 Hartford Steer Pool got me excited about the future of the beef industry.

Not only were there several exhibitors who got to experience raising a steer for the first time while gaining some knowledge about beef production, economics, and beef quality, but the cattle were exceptional as a group. Kudos to all involved. Lastly, don’t forget to get those Replacement Female sale consignments submitted by October 1.

Grazing Corn Residue, a Feed Alternative!

By Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County

Last month in Forage Focus we suggested that with 3.5 million acres of corn to harvest in Ohio this fall, for a spring calving cow herd, the opportunity is great for extending the grazing season into fall and perhaps even early winter with corn crop residue. This month let’s take a closer look at utilizing corn residue.

The opportunities afforded by grazing corn residue are primarily two-fold. Obviously, it offers a feed source at a time when the nutritional needs of spring calving, mature cows that have already weaned calves may be near the lowest of the year. Second is the ability to rest pastures and allow fall regrowth at a time when pastures may be the most stressed.

While corn residue offers a considerable amount of digestible energy and fiber, it’s always good to review the palatability and practicality of utilizing corn residue as a significant feed source. This is especially true as one considers the economics of baling and hauling the residue to the cows. Grazing is always the most economical option.

Corn crop residue is practical for feeding dry, gestating beef cows in mid gestation provided they have average or better body condition. Managed carefully, one acre of corn residue can yield up to 60 animal unit grazing days (60 days of grazing for a 1,000 pound animal).

Grazing “efficiency” will determine exactly how much feed is realized from corn residue and how long an area can be grazed. Cows are selective grazers and will choose to eat the leaves, husks, loose kernels and dropped ears first. Moveable electric fencing can increase utilization up to 50% by controlling the amount of area

grazed thus, limiting selective grazing. Strip grazing the cows will also reduce the potential for acidosis in situations where there may have been excessive field losses of grain. Simply dumping the cows onto the entire corn field will be least efficient but will allow more residue to remain on the field over the winter for cover, with the cobs and stalks being consumed last.

Fields containing corn residue should be grazed soon after harvest for optimum quality, and fields with poor drainage or compaction problems should not be grazed for extended periods of time. Producers with a Conservation Plan should check with NRCS to be certain the grazing of corn stalks does not violate the Plan.

If corn stalk fields are not presently fenced, temporary electric fencing is an economical alternative. Often harvested corn fields can be encircled with a single strand of poly or high tensile wire supported with step-in posts for perhaps as little as $15 per acre. Even if a fence charger must be purchased to allow the grazing of corn residue, 30 or more days per acre of feed may be provided to a brood cow at a cost of under 50 cents/head per day. And, of course, the materials purchased to provide this temporary boundary may be reused from year to year, thus, making the “annual” cost of ownership even less.

When it comes to baling and transporting corn residues, consumption versus waste is a consideration worth pondering. The husk, leaf, and any kernels or whole ears in the bales will likely make up less than one third of each bale, but will be readily consumed. If a bale

processor is used, that might allow many of the stalks to become more palatable. However, if simply placing corn residue bales in bale rings, the abundance of corn stalks remaining after the more desirable parts of the bale are consumed will likely become bedding. If baled corn residue must be fed in bale rings, consider simply removing or pushing the chopper or spreader on the back of the combine forward and dropping the residue that comes through the thresher in a “windrow” and then bale only those windrows. The resulting bales will be a much higher percentage of the palatable portions of the corn residue.

As baling and transporting baled corn residue to the cows is considered, carefully evaluate the harvest and transportation costs involved on a “per consumable and digestible ton of dry matter” basis keeping in mind that a bale of crop residue seldom weighs the same as a similar size bale of hay.

As we evaluate the economics of harvesting and hauling corn residues, the fertilizer nutrient value being removed from the corn field and remaining in a pile at the bottom of a bale ring must also be considered. Estimating that each ton of baled corn stover removes with it 6 pounds of P2O5 and 32 pounds of K2O, there could easily be roughly $20 worth of P and K in each ton of corn residue hauled from a field.

The bottom line is simple . . . corn residue can be a valuable feed source for mature cows after the calves are weaned and before the end of gestation nears, while also offering the opportunity to rest pastures. Whenever possible, managed grazing is by far the best way to efficiently utilize corn residue.

Young Cattlemen

ATTEND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN COLUMBUS

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) recently hosted young cattlemen from across the state for the annual Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) in Columbus on Aug. 10 - 12. The overall goal of the conference is to create future leaders for Ohio’s beef industry.

This event was sponsored by Ag Credit, Farm Credit Mid-America, Ohio Beef Council, Ohio Soybean Council and the Rick Malir & Bonnie Coley-Malir Beef Leadership Fund.

This year’s group of young cattlemen and women included:

• Matthew Adams, Ag Credit, Paulding County

• Tara Adams, beef producer, Paulding County

• Grace Baxter, Certified Angus Beef®, Stark County

• Ross Cochrell, beef producer, Medina County

• Megan Cochrell, beef producer, Medina County

• Jack Cochran, beef producer, Jackson County

• Brenna Finnegan, Ag Credit, Lorain County

• Erika Grum, OCA intern, Licking County

• Alyssa Lambert, beef producer, Clark County

• Maria McIntosh, OCA intern, Champiagn County

• Kristen Nickles, Certified Angus Beef®, Stark County

• Paige Phillips, beef producer, Clark County

• Koren Truance, beef producer, Gallia County

• Rachel Walker, Coreteva AgriScience, Union County

• Hannah Weymouth, OCA, Clark County

• Issac Wiley, beef producer, Morrow County

YCC kicked off Thursday evening at Henmick Farm and Brewery where participants had the opportunity to network over dinner with members of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s Board of Directors, program sponsor representatives and other industry professionals. The 2023 Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show participants were also in attendance for the presentation of the carcass awards. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer, served as the guest speaker for the evening and shared the latest on issues at the federal level impacting the cattle industry.

On day two of YCC, conference attendees were able to visit Wendy’s headquarters where they were able to sample a new breakfast menu item, the sausage egg and cheese English muffin, while hearing from Wendy’s staff about the history of the company and its rich connection to the beef industry. Later, participants engaged in a mini-Beef 509 session with Dr. Lyda Garcia, associate professor of meat science for The Ohio State University’s Department of Animal Sciences. This hands-on experience included learning how meat is graded, the fabrication of wholesale and retail cuts, and other issues that can impact beef quality and pricing. Participants also visited The Ohio State University’s football practice facilities.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) staff then discussed the value of membership, the role OCA has in the legislative and regulatory process and the broad spectrum of association programs and benefits. The afternoon was spent at the Ohio Statehouse where participants met with Representative Rodney Creech (Dist. 40) who serves as the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee.

That evening, participants were hosted at the home of program sponsor, Rick Malir and Bonnie Coley-Malir, founders of City Barbeque. Participants learned more about the couple’s agricultural roots and their passion for the beef industry and professional development.

The final day of the conference was kicked off by Ohio Beef Council (OBC) staff, with a discussion focused on how OBC invests Beef Checkoff funds to grow beef demand, while implementing promotional efforts in Ohio. Attendees also participated in a spokesperson training program coordinated by Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development for NCBA, Chandler Mulvaney.

Attendees enjoyed some down time with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ohio State Buckeye Football Practice Facility.

AUG. 10 - 12, 2023 | COLUMBUS

Day two included a visit to the Ohio Statehouse and networking with Rep. Rodney Creech (R-40th) as he discussed the policy development process and issues important to agriculture.

The conference included a mini-Beef 509 program with Dr. Lyda Garcia at Ohio State.

The group received a tour of The Wendy’s Company headquarters, sampling a new breakfast item, and learning about its connection to the beef industry.

The conference ended with team building including an advocacy workshop with Chandler Mulvaney, Director of Grassroots Advocacy, & Spokesperson Development at NCBA.

Attendees heard from Tanner Beymer, NCBA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs and mingled with OCA board members during the opening reception at Henmick Farm and Brewery.

Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association

OUTSTANDING COUNTY AWARD

Story by Amy Beth Graves

In 2013, Clay Scott received a $500 college scholarship from the Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association. The money went toward his tuition at Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute where he received a degree in crop production.

Fast forward 10 years and Clay is now on the other side – helping distribute funds raised by the county cattlemen’s association to youths attending college or 4-H camp where they enhance their knowledge and involvement in agriculture.

“It was such an honor to be accepted for the scholarship. Today I’m giving back by being on the board and raising money to help kids follow their passion,” said Clay, who lives near Zanesville on the family farm where he runs a small herd of commercial Angus cow-calf pairs. He’s been on the county board for the past eight years and president since 2019.

Clay became involved with the county association at a time when it was making a comeback after not being very active for several years.

“A couple of guys really started making it into something and we’ve kept going,” he said.

Agreeing with him was James McDonald who has been an OCA member for 30 years and has served on the local board for the past seven years. Today’s local cattlemen’s association has a wide range of volunteers ranging in age from 70 to teens, and they all work well together, James said.

“We have a really good group of beef producers and we all have different ideas on what works, and we work well together to get it done,” said James,

who has a cow-calf and freezer beef operation and also backgrounds cattle as well as runs a large greenhouse and corn maze and pumpkin patch.

Both Clay and James said they were surprised and pleased that the Muskingum County Cattlemen’s won OCA’s Outstanding County award.

“We were kind of surprised when we learned we won. We’re always trying to find ways to promote the beef industry and support youth in the county. We want them to stay in the beef industry and if it helps that they get a scholarship, then we’re happy to provide it,” James said.

The county association focuses on youth development activities, as well as events that help promote the group, and finding ways to give back to the community. The events they host are led by board members and focus on the beef industry.

The main fundraiser for the scholarships and camps comes from a steak barn at the fair where volunteers sell ribeyes, hamburgers and all beef hotdogs. This year’s fundraiser brought in $18,000 after an impressive 4,500 ribeye steak sandwiches, 2,500 one-third

pound hamburgers and 600 all beef hotdogs were sold during the seven-day fair. James provided the two steers for the hamburgers, and the steaks came from a local packer.

“We’ve done this fundraiser since 2005. It’s a big undertaking because you need six to eight people per shift and there’s two six-hour shifts. Each board member takes a shift and we use volunteers from 4-H, Farm Credit, John Deere, Ohio Farm Bureau and other groups. We try to include the community as much as possible,” Clay said.

The association’s volunteers also raise money by cooking at graduation parties and golf outings. Previous events hosted by the association included the Muskingum County Fall Classic show, which would bring in around 150200 head of cattle every year. This past year, they partnered with Ohio State University Extension on its Beef Tour Day and cooked lunch for participants during the Beef Quality Assurance training.

“We help put on meetings on different educational topics like minerals, feed and vaccines and have representatives

speak about their product and then we cook and serve dinner,” Clay said.

Volunteers work hard to educate consumers about the beef industry, he said.

“We’ll do whatever we can to show people that beef is a healthy and safe food. We’ve got some tremendous families on the board and they’re always there and always have good advice,” Clay said. “I’ve made a lot of good friends and it feels good to give back and continue what I saw as a young child.”

Investing in Beef Promotion, Nutrition, Education & Research

CONNECTING FALL ATHLETES TO BEEF

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BEEF E-COMMERCE CAMPAIGN

Through a partnership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), The Ohio Beef Council (OBC) and the Beef Checkoff promotes the importance of high-quality protein, like beef, in the development of strong minds and bodies. An informational direct email provided 818 Ohio high schools and their coaches, principals, athletic directors, superintendents, and officials with research and beef facts for school-aged and adolescents. Social posts with beef nutrition facts and easy, kid-friendly beef recipes are posted on both OBC and OHSAA’s social platforms.

Additionally, an ad featuring Ohio State University Buckeye football tight end and beef farmer Cade Stover was placed in the seven Fall state tournament programs. The ad communicates how Cade’s strong work ethic on the football field came from his experience growing up on the farm raising cattle and his strength came from eating his mom’s meals, including beef. OBC partnered with the Beef Checkoff to bring Cade’s story nationally.

OBC extended a Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. e-commerce campaign at the state level to highlight beef as the top grilling protein this summer from May 1 to June 30. To drive internet users to become beef buyers, digital banner ads ran on popular consumer sites that linked them to a national club store producing an 18% sales lift at the national level with $18M in incremental sales. National and state efforts combined brought a $93 incremental return on ad spend (ROAS). OBC ran geo-targeted ads that reached 241,557 Ohio households and produced a 26.1% lift in beef sales. Ohio was the best-performing state with a return on investment (ROI) of $213 for every $1 spent in Ohio ad placement.

GAMEDAY TASTE & TRADITIONS

Beef takes the line once again with OBC and The Ohio State University.

Packed with new recipes, 35,000 printed copies and a digital online version of the Gameday Taste & Traditions publication recently hit the stands. Digital banners and a co-branded social media campaign pair fans with the perfect recipe and football position while entering them to win a pair of tickets to each home game. In-game signage and announcements remind fans that it’s not football season without BEEF. along with a special Buckeye Football tradition, while the stadium announcer encourages fans to check out the beef recipes.

BEEF AFICIONADOS

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff launched Beef Aficionados, a new community for health and nutrition professionals. The exclusive community strives to empower, educate, and amplify the work of nutrition and healthcare professionals passionate about optimizing nutrition with beef. Beef Aficionados is a members-only platform for partnership opportunities, invite-only events, a customized resource library, and more.

The Ohio Beef Council and the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board are responsible for developing programs that increase the demand for beef. For more information, contact the Ohio Beef Council

Bowling Green, Chairman • Allan Robison, Cable, Vice Chairman • Stan Smith, Canal Winchester, Treasurer • Mandy Atterholt, Loudonville

Goecke, Spencerville • Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville • Stephanie Harris, St. Clairsville• Bret Layman, Johnstown•Jake Osborn, Lynchburg • Becky Reed, Springfield

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Animal Agriculture Alliance Exposes Radical Animal Rights Organizations

The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a non-profit organization that monitors activist attacks on agriculture, has officially designated five new organizations as animal rights extremists. Among the groups listed are the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Farm Action.

The designation was made as part of the alliance’s annual report, which revealed that animal rights groups are bringing in over $800 million annually, often through misleading advertisements that claim donations will benefit pets when in reality those contributions are funding attacks on livestock producers.

“No matter the animal rights extremist group or the tactics used, they all share the same goal of eliminating animal agriculture and taking meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and seafood off of our grocery store shelves and family tables,” said Abby Kornegay, Animal Agriculture Alliance’s manager of issues and engagement. “These reports succinctly detail those true intentions, the strategic efforts of the animal rights movement to further their agenda, and key tactics for the animal agriculture community to be aware of.”

OCM and Farm Action are two particularly deceiving organizations that frequently lobby against cattle producers and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) members. Both groups have ties to the Humane Society of the United States.

According to the Animal Agriculture Alliance, OCM was added to the list of activist groups because of Marty Irby’s involvement as a board member. Irby is a former employee

of HSUS and has ties to former HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle. Farm Action has also shared employees with both HSUS and OCM, with Farm Action co-founder Joe Maxwell previously serving as a leader in OCM.

Both OCM and Farm Action have recently attacked the cattle industry by pushing the deceptively named “Opportunities for Fairness in Farming” or OFF Act. Proponents of the OFF Act claim that the bill increases transparency and oversight of commodity checkoff programs, however the legislation is a sneaky way for activists to reduce producer oversight of checkoffs and ultimately harm the effectiveness of these programs.

Several components of the OFF Act duplicate existing law. For example, the bill would require audits of checkoff funds (which already occurs with these audits being posted on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board website), prohibit checkoffs from disparaging other commodities (already federal law), and prohibit checkoff dollars from being used to lobby (already federal law). One key change in the bill is a provision preventing checkoff boards from contracting with any organization that also hires lobbyists. This provision would prevent groups like NCBA, the American Farm Bureau Federation, land-grant universities, and many research institutions from contracting with the Beef Checkoff, harming the producerdirection of checkoff programs.

These organizations are also lobbying against the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression

(EATS) Act. The EATS Act was introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Rep. Ashley Hinson (RIA) following the Supreme Court’s decision on California’s Proposition 12.

“In their decision in National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, the Supreme Court issued a troubling decision that allows states to restrict agricultural production practices across the country,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “Although this case was specific to the pork industry, without action from Congress, the door is wide open for states to start passing all sorts of new regulations that could impact cattle production practices, target feedlots, and create a confusing patchwork of state laws that hampers interstate commerce.”

In pushing for the EATS Act, animal rights organizations are following a familiar strategy of attempting to make livestock production increasingly hard. Without legislation like the EATS Act in place, individual states could pass a whole host of politically motivated agricultural rules that close key markets, make livestock production increasingly difficult, and drive up the cost of food as a result.

The listing of OCM and Farm Action as radical animal rights organizations is the first step to ensuring that policymakers understand who is truly behind the misleading attacks on the cattle industry. For more information on the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s work, please visit animalagalliance.org.

Mid-Ohio Valley Cattleman’s Select Sale

NOVEMber 10, 2023

Jackson Co. Reg. Livestock Market; Ripley, WV

Reg#: 18200166

Sire: GAR Prophet

Dam: Barbara of Plattemere 337

Megan 076 was $16,000 valued selection of Hammack Ridge through the 2018 Solid Rock Angus Production Sale. She blends the high growth and carcass sire Prophet with Deer Valley ‘s foundation donor Plattemere 337. Megan 076 is a maternal sister to the longtime Select Sires roster member Weigh Up. Progeny from this now-deceased donor will be featured!

Reg#: 17740206

Sire: Baldridge Waylon W34

Dam: EXAR Blackcap 0211

Blackcap 4728 came to Pleasant View Farms as their featured selection from the 2015 Boyd Beef Cattle Production. She blends the elite sires Waylon W34 and Upward 307R with the storied EXAR Blackcap cow family. Blackcap 4728 raised the $12,000 high selling female of the 2022 sale, additional daughters will be featured in this year’s sale!

SALE CONSIGNORS:

Hammack Ridge Farms - Looneyville, WV

Lazy S Angus - Looneyville, WV

Pleasant View Farm - Ravenswood, WV

Exline Farms - Elizabeth, WV

D & S Farms - Belleville, WV

Rooker Angus - Smock, PA

Claylick Run Farm - Newark, OH

Coombs Farm - Morgantown, WV N S W Angus - Weston, WV

Echo Hill Angus Farm - Lewisville, OH

Stone Ridge Farms - Horner, WV

Wells Livestock - Frankfort, OH

Breezy Acres Farms - Cadiz, OH

Moore Family Cattle - Ripley, WV

ADM Animal Nutrition

Camron Deckling camron.deckling@adm.com

Kevin Steele 330-465-0962 www.admworld.comw

Ag Credit

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

Ag-Pro

Ben Butcher & Jenna Watson 740-653-6951 www.agprocompanies.com

Allflex USA, Inc.

Dave McElhaney 717-462-1185 www.allflexusa.com

Alliantgroup www.alliantgroup.com

Alltech

Brittany Miller 440-759-8938 www.alltech.com

Armstrong Ag & Supply

Dean Armstrong 740-988-5681

Baird Private Wealth

Management

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

Bane-Welker Equipment

Makayla Eggleton 937-206-1653

Karl Locascio 765-307-6752

Keith Sowell 937-269-6159

Chris Pugh 937-269-7409

Gabe Medinger 740-216-9349 www.bane-welker.com

Bayer Crop Science

Christina Howell 419-295-9247

Dan Hutchins 614-546-9603 www.cropscience.bayer.com

BioZyme, Inc.

Lori Lawrence 614-395-9513

Ty McGuire 816-344-5874 www.biozymeinc.com

Boehringer-Ingelheim

Thomas Reinholt 260-460-7174

Brent Tolle

www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Burkmann Nutrition

Brent Williams 859-236-0400

Kasey Gordon 859-236-0400

Tom Hastings 859-236-0400

Austin Sexten 859-236-0400

Dr. David Williams 859-236-0400

www.burkmann.com

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Elaine Riechard 937-770-2820

Anna Taylor 701-220-9387

www.cargill.com | www.sunglo.com

Central Life Sciences

Kenley Rogers 330-465-9225

www.centrallifesciences.com

COBA/Select Sires

Julie Ziegler 614-878-5333

Chris Sigurdson 320-292-2059

Joanna Frankenberg & Kevin Hinds

614-878-5333

Jim Ray 614-05-7176

www.cobaselect.com

Cornerstone Veterinary Services, LLC

Amgad Riad 567-510-4340

www.mycsvets.com

Corteva AgriScience

Rachel Walker 270-995-9541

www.rangeandpasture.com

D&J Sales and Services

Jon Jones 740-391-1246

www.djsalesandservice.com

DHI Cooperative, Inc.

Brian Winters 1-800-DHI-OHIO

Tim Pye 912-682-9798

www.dhicoop.com

Elanco Animal Health

Jon Sweeney 515-249-2926

Jim Stefanak 330-298-8113

www.elanco.com

Farm Credit Mid-America

Scott LaGuire 419-733-9796

David Sanders 740-335-3306

Evan Hahn 567-215-7367

www.e-farmcredit.com

Farm Science Review

Nick Zachrich 614-514-9577

Sarah McClain 614-292-4278

Fennig Equipment

Gary Fennig 419-953-8500

www.fenningequipment.com

Flatrock Butcher Block

Brent Buckley 740-208-5104

Renee Buckley 740-339-0923

www.flatrockbutcher.com

Four Star Veterinary Service

Taylor Engle 419-305-7494

Bryant Chapman 419-953-4523

Trey Gellert 419-953-4523

www.4starvets.com

Heartland Bank

Greg Woodward 614-214-3186

Matthew Bucklew 614-475-7024

www.heartland.bank

Heartland Feed Services

Joe Siegrist 419-305-2451

Travis Spicer 419-733-9915 Chad

Knapke 419-733-6434 Andrew

Davis 419-733-6239

Jacob Giere 419-733-1611

www.heartlandfeedsrevices.com

Heritage Cooperative

Dale Stryffler 330-556-8465

Derek Fauber 614-873-6736

David Monnin 914-873-6736

www.heritagecooperative.com

Highland Livestock Supply Ltd.

Curt & Allison Hively 330-457-2033

www.highlandlivestocksupply.com

Hubbard Feeds

Jordon Eggersman 937-892-8271

www.hubbardfeeds.com

Jividens’s Farm Equipment, LLC

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

https://jividens.com

Johnson Concrete

Livestock Waterers

Brad McCormick 402-463-1359

www.johnsonconcreteproducts.com

Kalmbach Feeds

Jeff Neal 419-356-0128

Kyle Nickles 419-294-3838

Cheryl Miller 419-294-3838

www.kalmbachfeeds.com

K Buildings

Doug Hemm 937-16-5620: 419667-3011

www.kkbuildings.com

Kent Nutrition Group

Patrick Barker 513-315-3833

www.kentfeeds.com

M.H. Eby Inc./Eby Trailers

Kirk Swensen 614-879-6901

Steve Rittenhouse 614-879-6901

www.mheby.com

McArthur Lumber & Post

Clint 740-596-2551

www.totalfarmandfence.com

McGuire Wholesale

Virgil Jennings 800-860-3744

Dave Bishop 800-860-3744

Keith Montgomery 800-860-3744

Duane Wilson 800-860-3744

Tessa Briggs 800-860-3744

www.mcguirewholesale.com

Merck Animal Health

Seth Clark 330-465-2728

www.merck-animal-health-usa.com

Muirfield Energy

Doug Foreman 419-569-5912

Jerry Jenkins 937-210-0203

Cathi Lydy 419-265-0758

Michael Gonzales 817-739-2623

www.murifieldenergry.com

Murphy Tractor

Eric Bischoff 614-876-1141

Brent Chauvin 937-898-4198

www.murphytractor.com

Nationwide Insurance

Shawnda Vega 614-329-4500

Dan Durheim 202-316-4984

www.farmagentfinder.com

Neogen

Megan Zawacki 402-261-8748

www.neogen.com

Ohio Ag Equipment/ Ohio CAT

Courtney Bush & Linda Meier 614-851-3629

Brian Speelman 614-851-3629

www.ohiocat.com

Ohio Cow Hunters

Michael Hendren 740-404-3134

Chris Goodwin 740-823-2502

Carlie Milam 304-890-6788

www.ohiocowhunters.com

Ohio Penal Industry

William Bierbaugh 614-214-8916, Robert Caplinger 614-531-8291 www.opi.ohio.gov

Ohio Soybean Council

Madison Layman 330-293-2184 www.soyohio.org

PBS Animal Health

Hanna Fosbrink 330-834-3000 Kevin Warrene 800-321-0235

www.pbsanimalhealth.com

Priefert Ranch Equipment

Steve Campbell 903-434-8973

Nate Aguredakes 330-868-1181 www.priefert.com

Purina Animal Nutrition

Patrick Gunn 317-967-4345

Cy Prettyman 470-360-5538 Kira

Morgan 812-480-2715

David Newsom 317-677-5799 www.purinamills.com

Quality Liquid Feeds

Joe Foster 614-560-5228 www.qlf.com

Reed & Baur Insurance Agency

Jim & Paula Rogers 866-593-6688

www.reedbaurinsurance.com

Richfield Industries

Tom Campbell 810-516-7779

www.richind.com

Ridgeview Reproductive Services LLC

Patricia Parrish 740-641-3217

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

Rodoc Leasing & Sales

Roger Miller 419-692-5881

Braytan Kruse 419-394-4408

Tony Rieman 419-348-0644

Abby Snyder 937-869-9712

Bryan Hoersten 937-503-7979

www.rodoc.com

Rod’s Western Palace

Eric Seaman 614-262-2512

www.rods.com

Sakura Wagyu Farms

Tori Grafton 614-809-1089

Chad Adams 402-533-2030

Lawrence Adams 402-440-0924

Francis Pang 330-323-0960

David Sahr 740-817-3261

www.sakurawagyufarms.com

Saunders Insurance Agency

John Saunders 740-446-0404

Scott Saunders 740-446-0404

Brett Steinback 740-446-0404

www.saundersins.com

Sedgwick

Tony Sharrock 614-376-5450

David Deyo 614-376-5401

www.sedgwickcms.com

Shade River Ag Service

Tom Karr 740-591-9900,

Whitney Hayman 740-591-8800

Wesley Karr 740-591-8975

Rob Hoffman 740-985-3445

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

ST Genetics

Aaron Arnett 614-947-9931

www.stgen.com

Straight A’s

Nikki McCarty 330-868-1182

Nate Aguredakes 330-868-1182

www.ranchcity.com

Sunrise Co-op, Inc.

Jay Clutter 419-205-3702

www.sunriseco-op.com

The Wendt Group

Kevin Wendt 614-626-7653

Dale Evans 260-894-0458

Nick Cummings 740-572-0756

Tyler Wilt 740-572-1249

Wesley Black 740-572-1670

www.thewendtgroup.com

TransOva Genetics

Emily Warnimont 712-722-3586

Lacey Murray 712-722-3586

Amber Clark 712-722-3586

Sabrina Clark 712-722-3586

www.transova.com

Umbarger Show Feeds

Jackson Umbarger 317-422-5195

Eric King 419-889-744

www.umbargerandsons.com

United Producers, Inc.

Sam Roberts 614-890-6666

Bill Tom 937-694-5378

Sue Bechtel 614-433-2190

Hannah Carter 614-433-2190

1-800-456-3276

www.uproducers.com

Vitalix Inc.

Travis Taylor 816-592-3000

Carmen Grissom 405-827-4912

Dusty Allison 308-254-6224

www.vitalix.com

Vytelle

Zach Bartenslager 304-661-6331

Kara Schmidt 443-974-2067

www.vytelle.com

Weaver Leather Livestock

Angela Kain 330-674-1782

Lisa Shearer 330-674-1782

Karli Mast 330-674-1782

www.weaverleather.com

WM. E Fagaly & Son Inc.

Ryan Gries 513-678-1042

Chris McConnell 513-667-7444

Kara Schmidt 443-974-2067

www.fagalyfeed.com

Zoetis Animal Health

Laura Homan 320-293-2184

www.zoetisus.com

CATTLEMEN’S GALA RAISES FUNDS FOR BEEF INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) held the annual Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio. The event supports the OCF youth scholarship fund, benefiting the next generation of beef industry leaders.

Attendees gathered in their boots and hats for dinner, drinks, and dancing while enjoying live music from the Northern Burnouts, a local Midwest, Ohio band with beef industry roots.

Gala attendees also enthusiastically supported the event’s silent and live auctions. Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) president Tom Karr of Meigs County and OCF president Aaron Arnett of Richland County served as event emcees. Brian Baldridge, Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, provided a welcome message on behalf of the department.

Gala attendees, event sponsors, and silent and live auction donors and buyers helped set a record, raising nearly $53,000 to support youth

scholarships and youth educational efforts.

“This year’s Gala was the biggest and best yet. Our industry is filled with talented young people and this event allows us to assist them as they further their education and career” said Aaron Arnett, OCF president, Galion, Ohio. “The cattlemen’s foundation is fortunate to have so many great supporters who helped make this year’s event recordsetting.”

Sponsors

VENUE SPONSOR

Open Road Renewables

BEEF SPONSOR

Certified Angus Beef

E.R. Boliantz Packing Co.

Blue Ribbon Meats, Inc.

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

Clark County Cattlemens Association

Reed & Baur Insurance Agency

SHUTTLE SPONSOR

Kent Nutrition Group

BAR SPONSOR

Alltech

Sioux Steel Company

WM. E. Fagaly & Son , Inc.

FIRST TOAST SPONSOR

Karr Farms Red Angus

OFFICIAL GALA WHISKEY

Pendleton Whiskey

PRIME SPONSOR

Nationwide

COW PLANTER FLORALS

Miller’s Country Gardens, Delaware, Ohio

TABLE CENTERPIECES

The Flower Barn, Crestline, Ohio

SELECT SPONSOR

Ohio Valley Limousin Association

DESSERT SPONSORS

Kim Davis Insurance Agency

PBS Animal Health

Cake & Icing, Galion, Ohio

HORS D’OEURVES SPONSOR

Ag Credit

PROGRAM SPONSOR

Select Sires

PRINTING SPONSOR

Post Printing

TABLES

OSU College of Food Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Voge Farms; Ohio CattleWomen; OSU College of Veterinary Medicine; United Producers, Inc.; Tim & Elizabeth Harsh; E.R. Boliantz Packing Co.; R & C Packing & Taylor Farms; Karr Farms & Reed & Baur Insurance; Moonlite Livestock & Trucking; Converse Farms; Center Street Market.

Auction Buyers Auction Donors

Andrew Armstrong

Armstrong Farms

Greg Arnett

Mike & Leslie Bumgarner

David Burkholder

Bill Converse

Dustin Converse

Jeanne Creech

Keith DiDonato

Derek & Kimberly Dozer

Seth Ebert

Joe Foster

Lindsey Hall

Lou Ellen Harr

Mark Johnson

Jeff Kaplan

Lynn Knipe

Travis Koschnick

Cathann Kress

Tristan Lenhart

Tonya Lohr

Whitney Long

Tim McKee

Bobby Minton

Tom Mitevski

Open Road Renewables

Mike Pfaff

R & C Packing

Melanie Raines

Johnny Regula

Lyle Ricer

Matt Robbins

Nancy Sexten

Stan & Connie Smith

Evan Smith

Andy & Erin Stickel

Dona Tullis

Tom Turner

Shaun Wellert

Andrea Weymouth

Reggie Wilkinson

Emily Zollinger

ABS Global Ag Credit

Back Forty Embroidery

Bob Agle

Byland Shorthorns

Central Life Sciences

Claylick Farms

Erin Stickel

GENEX

Gingerhill Farmer

Hara Farms - Mark & Robin Hara & Family

Kalmbach Feeds

Kathy Sautter

Kurtz Boots

Maplecrest Farms

Merit Livestock & Trucking

Ohio CattleWomen

Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Purina Nutrition

R & C Packing

Rod’s Western Palace

Ryan Bapst

Saltwell Western Store

Sioux Steel Company

ST Genetics

Umbarger Feeds

WM. E Fagaly & Son, Inc

Cheers to the 25 years!

2023-24 UPDATES

BVD PI TESTING DATES

Southern Ohio Showdown Jackson County

Beef Bonanza

o Jackson County Fairgrounds

o Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023

o 8am-1pm

Southern Ohio Showdown Fayette County

Christie Wilt Classic Show

o Fayette County Fairgrounds

o Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023

o 8am-1pm

Black Swamp Fall Preview Show

REQUIRED BVD TESTING CONTINUES FOR THE 2023-24 BEST SEASON

Veterinarians will be performing the BVD PI tests and submitting them following each show to the laboratory at the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Test results will be returned to the veterinarian and OCA will assist in forwarding them to each individual exhibitor.

There will be a $20 per head charge that will cover the BVD test, lab submission and 840 EID tag. All animals being tested, registered and crossbred, will receive an EID tag at testing, unless the animal already has a scannable EID tag.

Along with BVD testing, exhibitors will be able to renew OCA memberships onsite. BEST software will tentatively be open Nov.10, a week before the show. All usernames and passwords will be the same as the 2022-2023 season and will be recoverable via forgot password and the email that is on file. (Please do not create a new account. Call the OCA office at 614-873-6736 or email kblue@ohiocattle.org if you are unable to recover original exhibitor information.)

Additionally, OCA staff and volunteers will be checking registration papers, verifying tattoos, scanning EID tags, and verifying memberships to expedite the check-in process at the first BEST show.

The OCA BEST committee has partnered with the following shows and county associations to provide some pre-season testing options to reduce the fees associated with an on-farm BVD test and to expedite the check-in process at the first BEST show.

o Wood County Fairgrounds

o Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023

o 8am-1pm

The Croton Nationals

o Hartford Independent Fairgrounds

o Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023

o 8am-1pm

Less Time

The performance benefits of re-implanting without the hassle.

Two doses of high-performance growth. One simple labor-saving application. That’s the power of X – REVALOR®-XS and -XH (trenbolone acetate and estradiol extended-release implants).

Stay ahead of new guidelines with the implant that delivers two doses in a single application.

REVALOR-XH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Not approved for repeated implantation (re-implantation) with this or any other cattle ear implant in growing beef heifers fed in confinement for slaughter. Safety and effectiveness following re-implantation have not been evaluated. Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in dairy cows or in animals intended for subsequent breeding. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Implant pellets subcutaneously in ear only. Any other location is a violation of Federal law. Do not attempt salvage of implanted site for human or animal food. Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. For complete safety information, refer to the product label.

REVALOR-XS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in dairy cows or in animals intended for subsequent breeding. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Implant pellets subcutaneously in ear only. Any other location is a violation of Federal law. Do not attempt salvage of implanted site for human or animal food. Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. For complete safety information, refer to the product label.

MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS BANQUET ON JAN. 13

Business, policy and awards are just a few agenda highlights for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet being held on Jan. 13, 2024.

OCA members are encouraged to gather in Columbus to participate in important discussions that will guide OCA’s top priorities for 2024. Attendance is important to the success of the organization as OCA works to represent the business interests important to Ohio’s cattle families.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation will award over 20 scholarships to deserving recipients. Following the Annual Meeting is the Awards Banquet where producers from across the state will take the stage as they are presented with awards in seven different categories.

The event will be held at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio More information and registration will be available soon at www.ohiocattle.org.

SOUTHWEST OHIO BREEDERS

Jeromsville|

UPCOMING SALES FallClassicAngus OHIO

FALL 2023

Bucyrus | 3153 Ohio 98 (419) 562-2751

Special Feeder Cattle Sales at 11 a.m.

Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7

Caldwell | 39902 Marietta Road | (740) 783-5215

Special Feeder Cattle Sales at 12:30 p.m.

Sept. 5, Nov. 14, Dec. 5

Graded Feeder Cattle Sales at 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Nov. 4

Pomeroy| 34740 State Rt. 7

Tom (740) 591-9900 Private Treaty Year Round

Eaton | 617 South Franklin Street| (937) 456-4161

Special Feeder Cattle Sales at 1 p.m.

Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5

Gallipolis | 357 Jackson Pike| (740) 446-9696

Special Feeder Cattle Sale at 6 p.m.

Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 24

Hillsboro | 976 West Main Street (937) 393-3424

Special Feeder Cattle Sales at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4

Special Feeder Cattle & Brood Cow Sale at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 18, Oct. 16

Fifth Annual Highland County Classic Sale at 1 p.m.

Dec. 9

Making Better Cattle Through In Vitro Fertilization

By Kara Schmidt, Product Marketing Manager at Vytelle

Global Trends Say the Time to Utilize IVF is Now

Mating selection and reproduction method are two of the most important decisions a cattle producer makes impacting profit, efficiency, and overall sustainability of their operation. The adoption and use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has experienced tremendous growth and success, driven by the ease of use and opportunity to achieve faster genetic improvement, unmatched by other reproductive methods.

According to the latest data published by the International Embryo Technology Society (IETS), 80% of all reported embryo production was made through IVF versus in vivo derived (IVD) embryo production, commonly referred to as conventional flushing. In the United States alone, there were three times more IVF embryos produced than IVD embryos, contributing to the 1.5 million IVF embryos reported worldwide. The proof is in the numbers; producers prefer to use IVF as their reproductive

method and there are several reasons why.

·Double monthly embryo production compared to conventional flushing

·Genetic gain from both the donor and sire, not just the sire

·Collecting heifers, pregnant cows, or cows that have recently calved

·Less invasive

·Little to no donor preparation

·One straw of semen for several donors

The evolution of this technology has allowed farmers to continue their artificial insemination (AI) breeding programs while still collecting donors for IVF. The improvements to the IVF process have allowed the embryos to produce pregnancy rates comparable to conventional flush embryos as well, making the advantages of this reproductive method impossible to ignore, regardless of the operations current breeding strategy.

The Easy and Affordable Reproductive Method

The use of IVF technology is well established and widely adopted. The

ability to make embryos on a donor every two weeks allows producers to keep up with the competitive genetic pace and contribute to the rapid evolution of genetics, all while managing their day-to-day responsibilities. IVF is the easiest embryo production method available, even more so with a hormone-free system. Modern IVF process doesn’t require the use of FSH, removing the added cost and labor of injections from the producer. Hormone-free IVF adds a superior level to cow comfort and as a result, many producers are seeking out IVF technologies that do not require FSH.

To support the growing demand for IVF services, there are two Powered by Vytelle® Satellite locations in Ohio. Greenhorn Cattle Company and Soehnlen Embryo Services offer yearround OPU collections that enable producers throughout the region to access local IVF services. For more information and OPU dates, visit www.vytelle.com

The advantages of IVF compared to Conventional Flushing.

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Raising Cattle

HELPS SET UP OHIO FFA OFFICERS FOR SUCCESS

Story by Amy Beth Graves

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”

This quote by Dolly Parton is one that Delaney Moore likes to cite when discussing her passion for the cattle industry.

“The beef industry has given me a different outlook in life and a different perspective on so many things, and it’s helped shape who I am and the skills I have today,” she said.

Those skills are ones that the 19-year-old has embraced in her current position as the Ohio FFA Association’s state vice president. She grew up on a farm near Lancaster in Fairfield County where the family raises about 30 head of show and commercial cattle.

“The skills of raising and showing cattle and being a state FFA officer go hand in hand. As an FFA officer, I’m taught to advocate for what I’m passionate about. Part of our job as a state officer is to go around and talk with others and connect with them. I have a special talk about the beef industry and why I’m so passionate about it, which is really special to share with those who are not as familiar with beef,” said Delaney who is a member of the Bloom-Carroll chapter where she has served as president and in other positions.

Delaney first fell in love raising and showing cattle when her younger sister started showing in 8th grade. It was eye-opening for Delaney who previously had only shown hogs and sheep.

“I was jealous and was like ‘why am I not doing that?’ There was something about the cattle that I immediately fell in love with. Showing cattle is a lot different because it’s a year-long

project that never stops. I quickly realized that we could continue to keep these animals year after year and sell the calves. And seeing how competitive it is showing them was a good fit because I’m competitive,” she said.

Raising cattle is hard work and requires discipline and dedication, Delaney said, noting that those skills will serve her well as a current freshman at Ohio State University where she is studying agricultural communications. She praised the Ohio Cattlemen’s Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program, saying it provided some of the tools to help her be a more effective FFA officer.

“I’ve always said the BEST program is much more than the showring. It’s been an eye-opening experience for the entire family because showing cattle is a team effort and you start to build connections with those around you, which can be helpful later,” she said.

This year, Delaney placed first in the senior division of BEST’s stockmanship contest, which allows participants to showcase their abilities and talents outside the ring. This year’s four contents were prepared speaking, salesmanship, cattlemen’s challenges and fitting contest.

“Stockmanship was my favorite contest because not only did it incorporate salesmanship and public speaking but I learned so much about the industry and how to teach others,” she said.

Also praising the value of the BEST program was Luke Jennings, who is taking a year off from Ohio State to serve as state president of Ohio FFA. Luke has been conducting leadership

workshops with high school students around the state and acting as an advocate for the agricultural industry.

Luke grew up on a farm in Clairmont County in southwestern Ohio near the Ohio River where his family has a small show cattle herd. He recently completed his third year showing cattle in the BEST program where he was reserve champion senior showman.

“I absolutely loved showing at BEST. My favorite part was being able to have new experiences, travel to different parts of the state and meet different cattlemen and other exhibitors. I’ve made a lot of friends and memories through BEST, and it helped teach me how to step outside my comfort zone and try new things,” he said. Both Luke and Delaney received a $1,000 youth scholarship through BEST.

“Raising cattle helps you develop a strong work ethic and how to set goals and work towards the end goal. It’s a year-long project and you have to work hard and be determined to keep going and have success, and those traits help you have success in other areas like sports or FFA,” he said.

Luke, who played tennis in high school, found the discipline needed to play the sport instilled in him from taking care of cattle.

“Being committed to a sport requires you to be focused on the task at hand and it takes effort, just like raising livestock because you don’t get any days off because those cattle need to be cared for,” he said.

As the state FFA president, Luke traveled to Washington, D.C. for a leadership conference and met with legislators to discuss the importance

of agriculture in Ohio and nationwide. In November, he travels to the national FFA convention where he will continue his advocacy and further develop his skills and become more knowledgeable about the agricultural industry.

“I truly believe that being involved in raising livestock and FFA is one of the best things a person can do. I’ve gained so many skills and life lessons being involved in agriculture and production agriculture,” said Luke, who is studying agriscience at Ohio State with a goal of being an ag teacher.

Delany will also be at the national FFA convention where her Bloom-Carroll chapter will be competing nationally in the Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event after placing first in Ohio. Contest participants are judged on their knowledge of parliamentary law and their ability to present logical, realistic and convincing debate and motions.

“I worked on the contest all four years of high school, and I’m so excited to compete in nationals. During the contest, we have to debate and pull from our background. Living on a cattle farm and showing year round allows me to bring something different to the table because I’ll be able to talk about my experience in the barn and what it’s like to go to shows, which many haven’t done. That’s what’s so great – having that type of conversation with someone next to you who hasn’t experienced that,” she said.

Both Delaney and Luke said that as today’s consumer is further removed from the farm that they and others need to step up their communications efforts and advocate not only for the beef industry but agriculture as a whole.

“It’s very important for us to not only state the importance of beef but show evidence that raising beef can be a sustainable way of living,” Delaney said. “There are a lot of misconceptions about the ag industry and it’s up to us to develop and find the right words with those who have never stepped foot on a farm,” she said.

“I’m 100 percent committed to telling my story of raising cattle. Without the beef industry and the BEST program, I wouldn’t have the skills I have today and I’m grateful because now I can be a better advocate,” Delaney said.

BREED

EASTERN OHIO HEREFORD ASSOCIATION JUNIOR SHOW RESULTS

The Eastern Ohio Hereford Association recently held their junior show at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio on June 11, 2023. Shannon and Payton Farmer of Plainfield, IN evaluated the 78 head.

The Grand Champion Steer was shown by Delaney Chester of Warren County. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer was shown by Aubree Wood, Erie County.

Seedstock Academy, the American Hereford Association’s elite new leadership development program.

Keayla Harr, J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio is one of the inaugural members taking part in four intensive days of networking and interactive educational sessions.

AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION TO HOST ANGUS CONVENTION IN NOVEMBER

The Grand Champion Heifer was Hawk Maria 9K ET exhibited by Delaney Chester of Warren County

Showmanship winners for the event are : Senior Division - Samantha Wallace

Inter.Division - Delaney Chester

Junior Division - Harper Bennett

Beginner Division - Kinnalee Connolly

1st Year Division - Nathan Liston

The American Angus Association will host their annual Angus Convention in Orlando, FL on Nov. 3 - 6, 2023. The convention will welcome over 2,000 Angus breeders and beef industry enthusiasts to hear the industry’s latest, rekindle relationships and conduct the business of the Association. The event will feature a solutions-based trade show, and educational workshops and sessions.

The Grand Champion Cow/ Calf Pair was LBK JMK 81E ttRIXIE 4j exhbited by Jennifer Keets of Erie County.

STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINA ANGUS SHOW

Registration for the Angus Convention and Trade Show is now open. Learn more about the event’s sessions, speakers, tours and more at www.angusconvention.com.

AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION TO HOST ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER

The Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull RSC Kingin was shown by Delaney Chester of Warren County. The Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull EML St Nicholas K121 was exhibited by Emma Lewis of Lorain County.

Mackenzie Neal of Lewisburg, Ohio was named Grand Champion Angus Female with JSUL TSSC Chip’s Queen 2263K

2023 HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK ACADEMY

Young Hereford breeders from six states are meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Colorado and Nebraska this week as part of the inaugural Hereford

Hereford breeders will gather in Kansas City, MO on Oct. 19 - 22, 2023 for the American Hereford Association’s Annual Membership Meeting and Conference. The event will feature a trade show, educational sessions and the Honorees Reception and meeting where three new members of the Board of Directors are elected.

Registration for the event is due Oct. 11, 2023. More information and a full schedule can be found at www.hereford.org.

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Jacy Bapst grew up on a ranch in Northeast Wyoming where her family raised registered Angus cattle. Today, Jacy, alongside her husband, Ryan, raise registered and commercial Angus cattle near Beaver, Ohio.

Jacy is excited to work with Ohio Angus producers and to promote the Angus Breed.

BEEF BRIEFS

CAB AWARDS KEAYLA HARR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The Certified Angus Beef ® Colvin Scholarship Fund supports the next generation of leaders in agriculture who are devoting their studies and careers to making the beef industry better. Each recipient strives for a career in production agriculture, industry research or an agricultural pursuit that influences the beef business.

Keayla Harr, Jeromesville Ohio was awarded a graduate scholarship. Harr is currently a graduate student at Oklahoma State University. She is the daughter of Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr.

WALTER “TED” CARTER JR. APPOINTED AS 17TH PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

War College, the Naval War College and the Armed Forces Staff College. He will begin his tenure as Ohio State’s 17th president on January 1, 2024.

“President Carter brings an unparalleled combination of strategic leadership and true service, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome him and his family to Ohio State,” said board chair Hiroyuki Fujita, PhD, who also served as chair of the Presidential Selection Subcommittee.

Prior to serving as president of the University of Nebraska System, a land-grant institution and home to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Carter led the U.S. Naval Academy as its longest continuously servingsuperintendent since the Civil War. During his tenure, the Naval Academy achieved multiple top national rankings while setting institutional records for student success.

Carter also previously served as president of the U.S. Naval War

College in Newport, Rhode Island, leading 1,600 resident and 100,000 distance education students pursuing graduate-level education. He is a retired vice admiral with 38 years of service and has logged more than 6,300 flying hours. Carter flew 125 combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Bosnia and Kosovo. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross with combat distinction for valor and is a recipient of the Bronze Star. He holds the national record for carrier-arrested landings, with over 2,000 mishap-free landings.

The Board of Trustees also announced Peter Mohler will serve as acting president, coordinating closely with Carter, through the end of the calendar year.

Mohler currently serves as executive vice president for research, innovation and knowledge, leading efforts to grow Ohio State’s research and creative expression enterprise. In addition, he is the chief scientific officer of the Wexner Medical Center.

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees recently unanimously appointed Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. as the next president of the state’s 153-year-old flagship, public research university.

Carter is well known for strategic ingenuity and a highly collaborative leadership style honed over almost 40 years in higher education and the United States Navy.

Currently, Carter serves as president of the University of Nebraska System, overseeing four campuses of almost 70,000 students, faculty and staffw, including their academic medical center. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the Navy Fighter Weapons School, known as Top Gun, he holds educational credentials from the Navy Nuclear Power School, the U.S. Air Force Air

SEPTEMBER

30 Cattlemen for Cattlemen Sale. Zanesville

OCTOBER

1 Replacement Female Sale Consignments Due Spring Internship Application Deadline

OCA Board of Director’s Nominations Due

NOVEMBER

2023 OHIO CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION Committees

MEMBER SERVICES

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

Membership

Jason Dagger, Ch.| Jim Rogers, V. Ch

Ohio Cattleman Magazine

Lindsey Hall, Ch. | Dale Taylor, V. Ch.

Steak Barn/Taste of Ohio Café/FSR

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

Young Cattlemen’s Conference

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

Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet

Sarah Ison, Ch. | Linde Sutherly, V. Ch

Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders Series

Shane Riley, Ch.| Kim Herman, V. Ch.

PUBLIC POLICY

Mark Goecke, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch.

Agriculture & Food Policy

Sarah Ison, Ch. | Bill Tom, V. Ch.

Cattle Health & Well-Being

Brad Thornburg, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.

Live Cattle Marketing

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

International Trade

Brad Thornburg, Ch.| Dale Taylor, V. Ch.

Property Rights & Environmental Mgt.

Andy Lohr, Ch. | Mark Goecke, V. Ch.

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

PAC – Political Action Committee

Frank Phelps, Ch.| John Ferguson, V. Ch.

Tax & Credit

John Ferguson, Ch. | Jim Rogers, V. Ch.

BEEF IMPROVEMENT

Tom Karr, Ch. | Frank Phelps, V. Ch

Replacement Female Sale

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

Ohio Beef Expo

Shane Riley, Ch. | Bill Tom, V. Ch.

RESOLUTION

COMMITTEE

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

Contact information is available on page 6 of this issue.

PARTING SHOTS

Producers statewide gathered at the Muskingum Livestock Auction for a Cattlemen’s Academy about how to properly feed beef cattle as well as identify them as finished.

Dr. Hannah Miller, DVM practicing veterinarian at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic and owner of a small cow/calf operation was recently featured in an Ohio Stories video with the Ohio Beef Council (OBC).

Phil and Marge Greenisen, OCA and NCBA hosted an event in support of Congressman Bill Johnson, left.

OCA and NCBA supported a fundraiser for Congressman Troy, right, hosted by OCA members Phil and Barb Watts of Licking County.