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THE AMERICAN CATTLEWOMAN
What does today’s CattleWoman “look like”? An American National CattleWoman is a strong, enthusiastic woman, willing to stand up for what she believes in. She is equally at home on a ranch, in a meeting, at a social function, or a legislative venue. She is not necessarily a farm or ranch woman, but she is someone who strongly supports the cattle industry and America’s Agricultural heritage through education and promotion. Header Photo Credit: Kasey Wallace, Blue Windmill Photography
THE AMERICAN CATTLEWOMAN Evelyn Greene ANCW President Auburn, Alabama
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ongratulations cattlewomen on an outstanding week in Nashville, TN conducting cattle industry business in partnership with over 6,500 friends from across the nation. American National CattleWomen provided leadership in programs supporting beef promotion, education, legislative and the next generations. We covered a lot of ground – especially in doing the work of the American National CattleWomen and the cattle industry. Important outcomes we should be proud of include: - ANCW Ag Tour which included Nash Family Creamery & Dairy, Jack Daniel’s Distillery, and Deer Valley Farms - ANCW Opening Sessions 1, 2 and 3 - ANCW speakers that included inspirational, motivational, and educational experience - ANCW President’s Council, Executive Committee, Board of Directors meetings - ANCW Committee update session with Budget, Bylaws – Policy & Procedures, Legislative, Membership, Nominating, Public Relations, and Ways and Means
- Approving the budget for FY 2022 - Policy approving our latest resolutions and renewing policies which will help shape the work of the Government Affairs - Recognize past ANCW Presidents that were present - Recognized the lifetime members of ANCW - Program Highlights which included: CBAP Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program, K-12 Ag in the Classroom, and WIRED Women in Ranching Education Development - ANCW Awards recognize Outstanding CattleWomen of the Year- Melanie Fowle Nelson, Promoter of the Year- Norita Martin, and Educator of the Year- Debbie Torres. These winners go the extra mile for cattlewomen. - ANCW Emerging Leaders Luncheon It was great to be face-to-face again to discuss business, learn about the newest innovations and have a little bit of fun! I could not have made it through the week without my outstanding ANCW Executive team and their leadership. Thank you, Reba Mazak - Pres. Elect and Pamela Griffin - VP. ...(cont. on page 4)...
Header Photo Credit: Kasey Wallace, Blue Windmill Photography
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2021 CONVENTION I N NASHVILLE, TN Thanks to all the CattleWomen and Cattlemen that traveled to be a part of this great meeting. Now, if you missed tuning in for the convention in Nashville , TN you missed a great convention… I would suggest that if you have never been, just once you should treat yourself by attending a national convention. It will be in Houston, TX next year, so start making your plans now and save the date for the Cattle Industr y Convention and Trade Show for Januar y 30 to Februar y 3, 2022.
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- Evelyn Greene President, ANCW Auburn, Alabama
L-R: Reba Mazak - ANCW President Elect, Evelyn Greene - ANCW President, Pam Griffin - ANCW VP
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ANCW P a s t P r e s i d e nt s i n N a s h v i l l e !
ANCW Past Presidents Attending the Nashville, TN Convention 2021 Left to Right: Susie Magnuson- CO, Lana Slaten – AL, Jill Ginn – TX, Tammi Didlot – OK, Barbara Jackson – AZ, Penny Zimmerman – MN, Wanda Pinnow – MT
Thank you, past presidents, for your continued support of and mentorship to ANCW.
ANCW N a s h v i l l e F u n P h oto s The American National CattleWomen in Nashville, TN had the opportunity to participate in a “FUN PHOTO” for ANCW. Thank you, cattlewomen that took the time, for having fun with these photos. Great job! - Evelyn Greene, ANCW President
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We look forward to making more memories with cattlewomen from across the country in Houston soon! You ladies make this industry and ANCW what it is today. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to achieve the milestones we are blessed to accomplish each year. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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2021 N e va da WIRED & S to ckman s h i p S t e wa r d s h i p E v e nt
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ver ninety cattlewomen and cattlemen gathered in Elko, Nevada on July 16-17, 2021 for the WIRED & Stockmanship Stewardship Event. The event began with Tim Davis of
Midwest MicroSystems presenting on the importance of information management software. Tim was followed by Kelly Barnes, with American AgCredit. She discussed understanding credit and the impact on your business. Claire Kehoe with Elko/Eureka County Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Niki Zahrt with National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helped inform attendees about the lending process and the programs available with the FSA and NRCS. After lunch, the participants were put into three rotating groups. The first rotation was Dr. Goodman with Multimin USA. His workshop covered trace minerals and their effect on reproduction and immunity in cattle. He was followed by Ron Torell, Nevada BQA Coordinator, who presented on Beef Quality Assurance topics. The second group was out by the Silencer chute with chute work demos and chute-side companion to cow sense led by Tim Davis. Gene Dubas, Dubas Equipment and Moly Manufacturing demonstrated the importance of chute side manners and Dr. Gill followed with tips for vaccination. The third demonstration was from the University of Nevada Reno (UNR). Lindsay Chichester, Stacie Emm and Charlie Mori with UNR showed attendees the new fabrication & carcass grading trailer. On Saturday, we started with Curt Pate leading a horsemanship session and adding value to ranch horses. A “Cattle Handling in Today’s World” session followed, led by Dr. Gill, Curt Pate and Dean Fish. This session led into “A Dog’s Place in Cattle Handling” talk with a working dog demonstration with Bill Dale and Curt Pate. After the sessions the participants were tested on Beef Quality Assurance. This event was a hosted by American National CattleWomen, NV CattleWomen Inc., National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Nevada Beef Council, Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and UNR.
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The check presented to the ANCW CBAP program by the Western Nevada CattleWomen in July 2021. Pictured from left to right are Emily Fulstone - President of WNCW; Ashley Huntsberger - 2018 CABP and WNCW secretary; Pam Griffin - ANCW Vice President; Nikki Weston - Region VI director; Linda Huntsberger - WNCW past president. THANK YOU, Western Nevada CattleWomen, for your investment in the future of Collegiate Beef Advocates! We can’t thank you enough for your belief in the importance and success of the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program.
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hanks to an amazing partnership with Colorado’s ranchers, Colorado CattleWomen (CCW) were able to show up in a big way in support of Colorado beef. Earlier this
year in March 2021, Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis declared a #MeatOut day to encourage people to stop eating meat and animal products for at least that day. In a grassroots response to his declaration, Colorado cattlemen offered a #MeatIn day to counter this. Cattlewomen’s groups, restaurants, producers, grocery stores, friends and neighbors all hosted a myriad of BBQs and meat celebrations while raising money to help feed the homeless and promote beef as a nutritious and sustainable protein. After the rousing success of #MeatIn Day, CCW wanted to put the remaining funds to a good use. Our goal was to share our timely message of where BEEF really comes from, helping to bridge the rural and urban divide here in Colorado. In May, two highway billboards went up, one in Denver and one in Fort Collins, telling the ‘real’ versus ‘synthetic’ beef story for the next 12 months. Colorado CattleWomen are proud of our mission to educate about beef on behalf of our ranching families. We understand and are grateful for the contributions they make to Colorado’s economy, environment and food security. Thank you Colorado ranchers for putting your faith in us to help tell just one part of your story. -
Karen Smith Colorado CattleWomen
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You are going to get totally lost in the Gaylord, and it’s going to be great!”, my boss told me a few days before I hopped on a plane to Nashville for the very first time. Getting lost didn’t sound like a great time to me, but it ended up being one of the most memorable weeks of my life. The connections, the knowledge, and the great times from that week are enough to last me a lifetime. Everyone remembers their first time at the national convention. In the months and weeks before, you ask around and try to glean information from your friends who have gone before, but no one’s stories and advice can really prepare you for what’s in store. You may pack way too many clothes and bring all of your fancy boots and turquoise, just in case, or you may realize you didn’t bring enough of your goingout clothes. I will admit that I was firmly in the former category. I was prepared for whatever CattleCon had to throw at us! I was fortunate enough to be an NCBA National Convention first-timer this summer along with some of my Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen ladies. The convention-going veterans told me all about how different this year was compared to years before, and I don’t doubt that, but in a way I was glad to be a first-timer this year. Speaking on behalf of the other first-time collegiates, we went in with no expectations and no memories of years past, so we were able to enjoy it to the fullest without any comparisons. First and foremost, going to the ANCW meetings for the first time is something that I’m not going to forget anytime soon. There is something so empowering sitting in a room full of such strong women and hearing them share their stories and opinions.
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All 21 of us first-timers stood up and introduced ourselves, and I was amazed at the wide range of backgrounds and how far some ladies had traveled to get to Nashville. In fact, over half of ANCW’s first-timers came from Oklahoma! I may be a little biased, but our Oklahoma Cattlewomen are rock stars and welcome you in like they’ve known you their whole lives. Breaking off into regional groups to brainstorm on member retention ideas was actually one of the highlights of the week. They valued my ideas and welcomed me right in. To any young cattlewomen reading this, don’t be afraid to step up and make your voice heard. The future of our industry depends on us and our shared experiences, and it’s up to us to get them out there. Secondly, The Emerging Leaders Luncheon put on by the ANCW was fantastic. The food and networking opportunities were topnotch. The industry leaders went around to each table speed-dating, or should I say speed-networking, style, and represented a broad set of backgrounds to appeal to everyone’s aspirations. Students really got out of the luncheon what they put in, but one look around the room showed all of the tables buzzing with engaging conversations. I think every student left the luncheon with at least a few tidbits of wisdom. Finally, the food and the trade show! Those two are integral to the CattleCon experience. My Collegiate Cattlewomen group entered so many giveaways that we thought statistically at least one of us would leave winning something really flashy! We perused the trade show everyday and we still found new booths to look at and new people to talk to. My abundance of luggage space really came in handy when it came time to pack up all the loot I picked up at the tradeshow. A word of advice, leave some room in your luggage for the goodies you pick up, or plan to pay extra
A C o l l e g i at e F i r s t -T i m e r at the airport when your bag is overweight! Beef was what was for dinner, lunch, and even breakfast at the convention, and it was scrumptious every single time. There was no shortage of rich morsels at the receptions, and even around in the tradeshow during the day. The steaks served were tender and flavorful; I heard one gentleman say that they were not the typical “institutional steaks”. I will never say that I am tired of having beef, of course, but I was definitely not craving it once I got back home! If I wrote down all of the highlights of the week, a separate newsletter would have to be sent out dedicated to just that article. Nobody can explain to you or prepare you for the wonders of CattleCon until you experience it firsthand. These highlights I recounted are not the end of the list, and there are surely things that I am forgetting to include. The knowledge that you pick up from meetings, Cattlemen’s College, and just talking to folks will last you forever. Talking to strangers comes so easily since we all share that common goal of bettering our industry day in and day out. CattleCon benefits everyone of all ages as long as you come prepared to learn more than you think your brain can hold. I hope to see y’all again in Houston for CattleCon 2022 and bring even more new faces! - Rachel Williamson President, Oklahoma Collegiate CattleWomen Oklahoma State University
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he 2021 Emerging Leaders Luncheon, hosted by ANCW along with support from the ANCW Foundation focuses on the development of the next generation of beef industry leaders through networking and engagement with seasoned industry leaders during the Cattle Industry Convention. This year’s event was organized by Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program Director Kristi Sproul, OK, and ANCW Region I Director Jodi Jordan, IN; special thanks to ANCW President Evelyn Greene for assisting throughout the process, and to the ANCW members who also tirelessly give their time to provide on-site support. Included in their convention registration, collegiates and young producers were treated to a delicious beef lunch while mingling with peers from across the county. They participated in round table discussions with leaders representing many facets of the beef industry from branded beef programs, animal health, research, legislative, academia, advertising and marketing, among others. Professional contacts were made, and valuable insight shared. We are excited to be planning the next Emerging Leaders Luncheon, which will take place during the Cattle Industry Convention February 1-3, 2022 in Houston. Watch future issues of the EMoos and ANCW social media, along with NCBA convention updates for details. - Jodi Jordan Director, Region I Indiana
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o you ever have that moment of, “When did that happen?” I find myself having quite a few of those lately.
While sitting in an advocacy discussion this afternoon, they challenged the crowd to share their Cattle Industry Convention experiences and talk about what drives us to attend an event such as this. I arrived at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel this week for the first time in almost a decade and the memories I made here as an Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen came flooding back. Ironically, I have now been a CattleWomen President in Nashville, TN on two occasions; once as OCCW President and now as OCW President. What a journey it has been. I have spent my entire adult life as a CattleWoman in some way or another and have been all the better for it. Just about every single professional opportunity I have been afforded has been in some part influenced by my decision to sit in AgHall 124 on a Thursday night in 2010. I truly love what I do and that is why I am here in Nashville. The women I have met, the adventures I have taken, the education I have received, are all insurmountable. I find myself giving the same tips and tricks to the next emerging leaders that I was once given by my mentors (turned friends). I cannot express enough the value and return that being an Oklahoma CattleWomen, Inc. and American National CattleWomen have given me. I am now the “state lady” that I looked up to as a collegiate the last time I was here. When did that happen?
- Cheyenne Sparks President Oklahoma CattleWomen
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The NCBA International Trade Committee Meeting held, August 11, 2021 in Nashville, Tn., discussed International Trade highlights for this past year. The NCB A Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, gave an update on Product of the USA Effor ts. Mr. Bacus revisited the topic of the labeling of “Product of the USA” on current beef items such as steaks, roasts, etc . Currently a petition that NCB A filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Ser vice suggests changing the label to something like , “Processed in the USA” or else eliminating it. He says the label is ambiguous about the source of the meat; current law requires only processing or repackaging of meat to qualify for that claim. Mr. Bacus says, “As the label is now, there’s a lot that’s implied. With processed, it’s a little bit more clear. As we move forward, it’s impor tant that we find a reasonable solution that doesn’t violate any of our trade agreements, doesn’t trigger any kind of retaliation, but also allows us to differentiate our product in a way that is beneficial for producers.” The US Beef Industr y has struggled to find the right approach to source-verify claims since the repeal of mandator y Countr y of Origin labeling in 2015. A lengthy trade dispute between the US, Mexico and Canada that ultimately led to the World Trade Organization authorizing tariffs of more than $1 billion against US Products. Sometimes we may get more than we bargained for if we leave decisions for others to decide for producers. Gene Copenhaver, Chair of this committee , brought forth Expiring NCB A Policies to be considered and New NCB A Policies to be considered from the Committee . Brett Stuar t from Agritrends followed with a Global Economic Update as the countr y recovers from COVID and the oppor tunities that lie ahead. Mr. Stuart showed the growing trend for beef consumption through a series of slides showing economic trends and global demands for beef. He states that Covid has been a driving factor for restrictions overseas and comparable to a sugar high with US money throughout US households. As foreign markets surge for US beef, South Korea is our largest importer. Our US trade deals have caused US Beef Sales to soar. Our trade deals include many cuts like offal, middle meats, and rounds which may or may not be favorable choices for US consumers. China is a rising star in purchasing beef. Their beef demand is growing so rapidly, they may surpass Korea’s buying trend in the next year. The Chinese love grilled beef and many homes currently have a placard of a white beef carcass with the cuts shown. Pork is the overall favored meat ser ved throughout China households, however, because China does not have a large domestic cattle herd and most are used in farming practices, the US beef exports will not compete with a China Beef trade market. The urban Chinese city dwellers have a growing appetite for US Beef. The Chinese are more than willing to pay for our beef as a luxur y item which is good news for US producers. Even though Covid and its aftermath continues to influence our economy and consumer lifestyles, with a growing global population, beef producers may struggle to keep up with consumer demand. In the 7000 years of agriculture , US producers are actually participating in the most promising times for US Agriculture because 100% of consumers are involved in agriculture three times a day! The meeting concluded with a panel discussion concerning Global Economics and Trade Policies. Jaclyn ser ved as Moderator, Gar y Horlick represented as NCB A’s Trade attorney, Brett Stuar t spoke for Global Agritrends, and Kent Bacus represented International Trade and Market Access. After closing remarks, the meeting was adjourned. - Ruth Cof fey Director, Region IV Oklahoma
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CBA Tax and Credit Committee Meeting - Nashville, TN. - August 11, 2021 Call to order and Welcome occurred. Agenda was approved as well as the 2021 NCBA Winter Business Meeting Minutes. Tina Barrett, Executive Director of Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. addressed Income and Estate Tax Changes in 2021 Items are tentative or speculative as the tax changes have not yet been finalized. They could lean towards tax rates being as high as 39.6% or higher on incomes of 628K. Capital Gains rates over 1M could have the same outcome. The “Green Book Proposal” could bring net investment income to a tax of 3.8%, self-employment tax to 12.4% on social security and 3.8% on Medicare. Earned income at 400k kicks in at 15.3%tax. Tax on S Corps will be greater scrutinized because of misuse for a long time. Example: Death tax is proposed to be $413.5K on $1.7K which would include tangible personal property. At 1M there will be an exclusion and an exclusion of $250K for one personal residence. Trusts have the potential of no longer being exempt under the net draft plan. Taxes will increase to 40% by 2026. They will lien property and you have 15 years to pay it with interest. 1031 exchanges change to $500K for single and $1M to married. Corporate Tax rate would increase in 2021 to 28%. You will need to provide proof of basis – value. Courtney Titus Brooks, Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations, National Federation of Independent Businesses What is small business deduction? (199A). W2’s can’t be more than 50% of line 13 on tax forms. Still in the works. 23.8% tax plus 39. 6% tax will equal 43.4% tax. Lifetime accumulated claims could be used. Family is narrowly defined in IRS definition. On an Agra Case Study, taxes were huge. 98% of family farms/ranches would face much higher taxes. National Tax Liability is 700K per form on the Step Program. Daniel Beck, Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs, NCBA New proposed tax changes cause $1.8B in tax hikes. DC usually recesses until 9/20 but Speaker of the House Pelosi cancelled the recess and they must return on 8/23. Senate signed a letter to the President opposing any changes to the Step-Up Basis on the detrimental changes it would cause to AG. The plan is to hit social media hard on these proposed changes and what it would do to the AG Industry. If everyone could send letters, emails to their government representatives at all levels, it will help. Tell your Legislators to support sound tax policy for rural America! We need female producers to act! Biden said from the date he was changing Capital Gains tax is when it is in effect. Legally this may not be enforceable. In the Human Infrastructure document, it is welfare programs. Policy Discussion and Action There was one resolution renewed unanimously labeled “Natural Resources Use in Conjunction with Conser vation Easements” T.1.5, renewed in 2016 and renewed again at this meeting, 2021. Two new proposed tax policies were read from the floor. These policies were pro AG and related to anti change of the new proposed policies. These items were voted on from the floor. I held one vote from American National CattleWomen, Inc. and two votes from Arizona State Cattle Growers. I voted to approve the resolutions read from the floor as did ever yone on the floor that held votes. - Pam Grif fin Vice President American National CattleWomen, Inc . Ar izona
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ur day began at 7:30am with registration and breakfast. Guests were greeted by the “Welcome CattleWomen” banner as 3 horseback riders directed cars to parking. At registration guests received their name tag, swag bag with t-shirt, signed the photo release and if they were a new MNCW member they received a welcome folder. Breakfast was ser ved buffet style with bagels, cream cheese , fresh fruit and drinks. Michelle Mouser welcomed ever yone, over viewed the day and asked God’s blessing on the day ahead. Allison VanDerWal, our state BQA coordinator, began our day covering BQA topics: biosecurity, farm safety and emergency action plan. These topics were chosen to be presented first because we would be implementing them throughout our day together. Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz, DVM, an equal partner at Production Animal Consultants and owner of Sandhills Cattle Consultants from Grand Island, NE, started with a power point presentation sharing his philosophy of handling cattle . At 9:15 we moved outside to the arena where Dr. Kip then put his philosophy to the test. Women were seated alongside the arena where they could watch and listen to Dr. Kip demonstrate his skills. At the end, women were given time to ask questions, with the number one question being, “When can you teach my husband?” Next we divided into three groups and rotated through three stations. Station One worked with Dr. Kip moving cattle up the alley into the chute . Station Two worked with Dr. Gib and Haley Mouser chuteside . While in the chute animals were: poured with fly repellant, old fly repellant ear tags were removed, freeze branded and ultrasounded for pregnancy. Station Three listened to Dr. Jerr y Rausch from Multimin speak on trace minerals. Sponsors were set up with table displays and available during breaks. Women also had drinks and snacks provided at all times. Portable toilets and handwashing stations were placed at/near each barn. Lunch was ser ved in the horse barn buffet style . We enjoyed shredded beef tacos and watermelon. Our sponsors were given 5 minutes to introduce themselves and share more about their business. The afternoon schedule included: - Jill Peine, Hubbard Feeds nutritionist from Ridley Block Operations, presented on fetal programming. - Jennie Hodgen presented the frozen ear workshop. There were mixed reactions from the women when they saw the frozen ears but ever yone participated and enjoyed learning from Jennie . - Allison finished up the BQA training and the women took their tests. We ended our day of learning with a panel discussion question and answer session focusing on the working par ts of the beef industr y. Panelists included a cow/calf producer, feedyard operator/ owner, stockyard owner/auctioneer, meat processor, and one of our own MN cattlewomen members who raises, finishes, and owns their own meat market. The day concluded with a catered prime rib dinner ; complete with linen tablecloths, candles, fresh flowers, and real china. Closing session was presented during this time with speakers Reba Mazak and Michelle Mouser. - Michelle Mouser President-Elect Minnesota CattleWomen
WILD: W o m e n i n L e a d e r s h i p D e v e lo pm e nt Are you looking for ways to help educate your local and or state CattleWomen? Do you need help cultivating interest, to capitalize on it within your local or state organization? Leaders of the industry created this powerpoint presentation that can be used as needed, in segments or all at once. PowerPoint Located on ANCW.ORG: https://ancw.org/WILD-Women-in-Leadership-Development
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