The Cattleman - October 2022

stress & fertility

How did herd sires weather the summer?

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With Precision

Gene editing shows promise as the next frontier in cattle breeding worldwide.

By Kayla Jennings

Heat-Stressed Sires

How extreme temperatures can take a toll on bull fertility.

By Katie Maupin Miller

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Catching Up at the Beef Cattle Short Course

QUALITY FOR TODAY AND BEYOND

Tender, flavorful, mouthwatering steaks.

Consumers can’t get enough. But do they recognize what goes into producing highquality beef? I do not mean the pasture-toplate process. I mean the mechanics of what makes great beef. Odds are, probably not.

Sure, consumers may associate flavor and tenderness with marbling, and be versed in quality grades, but seldom understand beyond these basics. We, as cattlemen and women, know all too well the secret to creating the finest steaks. It all begins with the right sire.

October’s magazine pays tribute to this pillar of herd genetics. In our annual bull issue, we explore relevant breeding topics for today’s rancher and dive into budding science fueling the future.

Kayla Jennings takes readers inside gene-editing technology and precision breeding. From the eyes of Donnell Brown of the R.A. Brown Ranch and Tad Sonstegard, the CEO of Acceligen, the story showcases the journey toward a new frontier for genetic trait selection, impacting beef cattle around the world.

In addition, Katie Maupin Miller relays insight from Dr. Jennifer Koziol, associate professor of food animal medicine and surgery at Texas Tech University, and

Keaton Dodd, director of genetics for B.R. Cutrer Inc., on how extreme temperatures can take a toll on bull fertility. She explores the science behind semen production, the potential impacts of heat stress, and management practices to set ranchers up for success.

Be sure to catch an article from Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s Executive Director of Engagement and Education, Emily Lochner, following the high-caliber young leaders who attended TSCRA’s Cattle Raisers Roundup. The experience provided students a glimpse into the beef industry through the lens of each segment of the value chain. Readers can discover more about the wildly successful program inside these pages.

There’s a lot to learn within this issue of The Cattleman. We hope you enjoy flipping through the pages as much as we enjoyed creating them. T C

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ON THE COVER

From next-level technology to overcoming heat stress events, managing herd sires, like this Angus bull on a ranch near Throckmorton, is top of mind this fall.

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WITH PRECISION

By Kayla Jennings

Gene editing shows promise as the next frontier in cattle breeding worldwide.

It’s the late 70s, and a young man in Minnesota raising Red Angus in 4-H and FFA finds a blank weaning weight worksheet on his dad’s desk.

With a natural curiosity, he put pen to paper and began submitting performance records from the family farm to the breed association. It wasn’t long before phenotypic measurements escalated to more advanced genetic selection, and the wheels began turning for Tad Sonstegard.

He later pursued those passions by earning degrees at Iowa State and University of Minnesota before dedicating his career to

genomic advancements in cattle production and taking his current post in Eagan, Minnesota, as Acceligen’s CEO.

“I’ve always wanted to know the best way to breed and select animals equipped to make future generations better,” Sonstegard says.

More than 1,000 miles away deep in the heart of Cow Country, where cattle easily outnumber people, another young man was already on a path of innovation on his family’s ranch.

While studying genetics at Texas Tech University before returning home to Throckmorton, Donnell Brown knew what his lifelong mission at R.A. Brown Ranch would be.

Photo by Kelli Brown

“I set a goal, as a 20-year-old, to produce the most efficient beef cattle in the entire world with superior flavor,” Brown says.

Fast forward to 2020, their passions collided, and the unlikely duo embarked on a mission toward the next great frontier in cattle technology — gene editing by way of precision breeding.

“Precision breeding allows us to improve efficiency, environmental adaptation, health, well-being and flavor more rapidly than ever before to feed a growing global population,” Brown says of the technology. “I believe that is a must, as livestock and food producers, to accomplish that goal.”

REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE

As one of the leading companies exploring precision breeding, Sonstegard and his team at Acceligen are working with farmers and ranchers worldwide to provide safe, abundant food by raising healthier animals in a more sustainable manner.

With precision breeding, this lofty goal shared among cattle breeders is now achievable.

An animal’s own DNA is edited in a lab so it expresses a trait only found in other cattle. In other words, an animal can acquire a highly desirable trait in just one generation. Before now, crossbreeding was the only way to include traits from other breeds, but it had its limitations.

Tad Sonstegard Acceligen

Crossbred animals can inherit any trait from either breeding pair — desirable and less desirable — meaning there is limited control of the outcome and purebred status is lost, which could result in lower profit potential.

Gene editing changes all this.

Nobel-prize winning technology, CRISPR-Cas9, converts an animal’s DNA to contain the highly desired traits from another line of cattle, leaving behind those less sought after.

“We can design our gene editing tools to precisely bind to specific locations in the genome that contain our target gene,” Sonstegard explains.

“This allows the cutting of the DNA, where you’re going to make the change, very precise. After breaking the DNA double strand, we then rely on a repair template to help the cell’s DNA repair enzymes to close the break and convert the DNA into the code we want to express the new trait.”

Brown says to think about it like taking the word “tac” and rearranging the letters to read “cat.” The letters are the same, but they have been rearranged to change the word’s meaning.

THE NEXT FRONTIER

Gene editing is the next step in the continuum of cattle breeding tools.

1700s — Selective breeding and pedigrees established

1950s — Artificial insemination and performance testing programs developed

1980s — Embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization, cloning technology emerges

2009 — DNA testing and genomically enhanced EPDs become available

2015 — First gene-edited polled animal born

2021 — First gene-edited animal with color change born

Source: Acceligen

Photo by Kayla Jennings

Precision breeding takes the animal’s own DNA and rearranges the letters to express traits differently and accelerate genetic progress.

Once the DNA is edited, reproductive specialists use cloning technology to produce embryos from the edited cells, which are implanted into recipient cows. Nine months later, a clone of the foundation animal is born expressing the gene edit.

“By precisely editing the DNA, using CRISPR-Cas9 to repair traits, we are able to make an animal be healthier, more productive, happier and better fit for the environment,” Brown adds.

PUT INTO PRACTICE

Gene editing began making its mark in the livestock industry about a decade ago.

Following years of academic and industry research, the first gene-edited polled animal was born in 2015. At the time, the animals were purely proof-of-concept.

After establishing precision breeding could be advantageous, commercialization began in 2018 with editing a gene to produce SLICK hair in Angus cattle for more heat tolerance. The result was the creation of Tropical Angus.

In the case of the SLICK hair coat trait, Sonstegard says using existing genomic methods with conventional breeding to select for SLICK hair is possible, but it takes many generations of backcrossing after the initial cross. This approach has not been accomplished yet in purebred Angus cattle. Using gene editing technology, his team can maintain the carcass and growth attributes of Angus while enjoying the SLICK hair trait.

Considering challenges of cattle raisers in hotter environments, Sonstegard and Brown say this advancement is revolutionary. The technology allows a breeder to select the most desirable traits from their herd to develop an animal that thrives in the environment — improving production, profitability and sustainability.

In addition to a SLICK hair coat, animal researchers over time have also linked a lighter coat color to increased productivity in tropical environments. Brown saw potential for practical use of this technology.

In that spirit, he and Ryan Ludvigson established Black-to-Red LLC in 2019. Ludvigson is the owner of Ludvigson Stock Farms and shares Brown’s passion for harnessing technology to accelerate genetic progress.

Black-to-Red LLC has partnered with Acceligen to identify the highest-quality black-hided cattle and convert them red through gene editing.

Precision breeding is an essential technology to increase the rate of genetic improvement.”

Brown and Ludvigson identified an Angus bull with genetic merit ranking among the breed’s elite. True to his name, Woodhill Complete is a proven sire with phenotypic attributes ensuring longevity in a complete genetic package with excellence in all traits, Brown says.

The only thing missing? A red hide to improve the bull’s heat tolerance.

The first gene-edited animal with a color change was born in September 2021 as a red replica of Woodhill Complete. Brown says it is no doubt exciting to see the technology in action, but the journey has just begun.

In theory, the same concept can be applied to any highly desirable trait to improve herd outcomes.

While Minnesota is headquarters for this cutting-edge development, its impact reaches around the world — with gene-edited animals already born in Brazil.

WIDE-REACHING IMPACTS

There is no question the human population is growing at a rapid rate.

In fact, the current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, and 9.8 billion in 2050, according to a United Nations report. More people mean the demand for more of everything — and food is at the top of the list.

Beef is the highest-quality protein source available, and can be raised in areas where crops cannot thrive. Cattle raisers embrace this challenge, understanding the importance of increasing efficiency of their animals.

A long line of technological advancements from artificial insemination and embryo transfer to genomicenhanced EPDs and gene editing are culminating toward a solution to meet the needs of a growing world.

“I believe precision breeding is an essential technology to increase the rate of genetic improvement to better feed a growing global population,” Brown says.

Sonstegard points out areas of rapid population growth globally also tend to struggle to produce their own food, which speaks to food security.

Nigeria, for example, is on pace to become the fifth most populous country 20 years from now, and their agricultural systems will be challenged to keep up.

Collectively, Nigeria’s native cattle breeds may be tolerant to the heat and endemic disease caused by pests, but their ability to produce meat and milk falls short on yield. Incorporating technologies like artificial insemination and CRISPR-Cas9 to breed a heat-tolerant animal that also boosts carcass or milk yield in one generation is a game changer.

This is true for domestic cattle raisers, as well.

Sonstegard says if this technology can enhance animal efficiency, especially in less-than-ideal environments, it becomes a trickle-down effect. Over time, commercial cow-calf producers will benefit greatly from the work being done in this arena today.

“For example, when Donnell’s using this technology, all his customers benefit from it,” Sonstegard says. “He’s doing it to improve the profitability and sustainability of the people using his genetics.”

“We’re going to produce superior animals at R.A. Brown Ranch that will then, through artificial insemination and embryo transfer, produce thousands of sons and daughters to go into the industry to help commercial producers make rapid genetic progress,” Brown adds.

Photo by Kelli Brown

Donnell Brown recognizes the impact gene-editing technology can have on the herd at R.A. Brown Ranch and others around the world — improving production, profitability and sustainability.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

As a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association board member and fifth-generation rancher, Brown is intimately in tune with the management challenges cattle producers are facing in the southern-tier states. He says the value of the slick hair trait and red gene are amazing.

“If we can help animals better adapt to a challenging, hotter, environment while also enhancing fertility, health and beef quality, then we can greatly improve the profitability of cattle in Texas and the Gulf Coast,” he says.

ON THE HORIZON

Earlier this spring, the Food and Drug Administration approved the two gene-edited Angus animals with the SLICK gene and their offspring for commercial breeding and food use. This milestone should help lead to the subsequent approval and technology adoption across more traits for cattle destined for the supply chain.

Precision-bred cattle turned from black to red for enhanced heat tolerance have been born, but still must undergo FDA review. On the horizon is using precision breeding to enhance traits related to immunity and pest resistance.

Brown and Sonstegard agree the opportunities are endless.

“We, as well as beef consumers, want our animals to be healthy and well cared for,” Brown says. “Improving that through precision breeding is a huge opportunity on the frontier. I think the gene-editing specialists are working in that direction. But to me, these simple traits like polled, SLICK and coat color are just the tip of the iceberg. The big opportunities are when we can greatly improve health and well-being through enhanced immunity.” T C

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HEAT-STRESSED SIRES

How extreme temperatures can take a toll on bull fertility.

By Katie Maupin Miller

Texans are no strangers to sweltering summers. But, this year proved especially relentless across the Southwest. With the Lone Star state experiencing one of the hottest summers on record, cattlemen were feeling the heat.

“It’s just been brutal,” says Keaton Dodd, director of genetics for B.R. Cutrer Inc. “We finally got a little relief, but it’s been the hottest year that I can recall.”

Dodd says the ranch’s Brahman herd weathered the summer as the heat-tolerant breed is known to, although the ranch hands and crossbred cattle were certainly feeling the South Texas heat.

“The big deal is that it never really let up,” Dodd says. “It was 100 degrees every day for a consistent stretch, and we had little to no moisture through almost the entire summer. Everything was burned up, and we were working in a cloud of dust.”

It’s not just ranchers who could be worn down by this summer’s extra sizzle; bull batteries battling heat stress could also see decreased fertility.

According to Dr. Jennifer Koziol, associate professor of food animal medicine and surgery

at Texas Tech University, heat-stressed sires can lack vigor and fertility.

This means the summer’s sting may have reached beyond a simple sunburn and into the pockets of many cattlemen and women when more cows come up open.

“We certainly could see cows that didn’t breed early in the year come up open, which may be partially due to poor sperm morphology,” Koziol says.

While there is not much for ranchers to do to help heat-stressed sires post-exposure, there are steps to take this fall to evaluate herd sires and prepare for next summer’s eventual heat.

Photo by Emily McCartney

Keaton Dodd B.R. Cutrer Inc.

Dr. Jennifer Koziol Texas Tech University

Photo by Kayla Jennings

STRESS AND FERTILITY

Sperm is produced through a cycle known as spermatogenesis. This cycle is disrupted when sires are stressed, which is a common outcome following extreme temperatures.

Koziol thinks of a sire’s testicles as the factory producing the sperm. This factory prefers to be 5 to 7 degrees cooler than the bull’s body temperature for optimal production.

When a bull is stressed, cortisol levels increase. This rise in cortisol reduces testosterone necessary to keep the testicles functioning, Koziol says. In addition to this spike in cortisol, heat-stressed sires also see a decrease in the follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. Both play a crucial role in spermatogenesis.

“When we see these irregularities in hormone concentrations within the testicles, we can subsequently see poor sperm morphology,” Koziol says. “We often see that in a bull that has been stressed.”

Most bulls will return to normal sperm production, but there is going to be a subset that don’t recover very well.”

— Dr. Jennifer Koziol, Texas Tech University

Morphology refers to the shape, structure and size of the sperm. These stress-induced hormonal imbalances cause sperm cell irregularities, such as poor quality and misshapen heads, mid-pieces and tails.

TESTED IS BEST

Now that the sweltering summer has begun to retreat into autumn, ranchers should assess any lasting effects on their sires.

Working with a veterinarian to conduct breeding soundness exams is critical.

“You definitely need to get bulls tested,” Dodd says. “We will not turn a bull out that has not passed the fertility test through a breeding soundness exam.”

Koziol suggests cattle raisers test bulls that weathered heat stress 60 days — or one sperm production cycle — after the last heat stress event of the summer.

“Most bulls will return to normal sperm production, but there is going to be a subset of bulls that don’t recover very well and still have poor sperm morphology,” Koziol says.

Results can also serve as benchmarks for the herd’s sire battery, providing a measure to determine heat tolerance of their genetics.

When considering bringing in a new herd sire, asking for test results prior to purchase is well within a rancher’s rights, too.

“We won’t sell a bull without a breeding soundness exam,” Dodd says. “I wouldn’t buy a bull without a passing score either.”

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WHEN SUMMER COMES

In preparation for the next year, Koziol encourages cattlemen to keep heat abatement strategies top of mind ahead of the unrelenting summer months.

While heat tolerance may vary by breed or individual, ranchers are most familiar with their herd’s tolerance thresholds. Monitoring cattle for signs of stress, such as increased respiratory rates and decreased appetites, allows for timely changes to improve management practices.

“We try to manage them through it and make them as comfortable as possible,” Koziol says. “You’ll see some bulls this fall that didn’t fare so well, and we’ll see a lot of bulls that will bounce back.”

Providing shade to cattle on pasture helps them remain cool. Koziol says ranchers should not only ensure their pastures have shade, but also ensure shaded areas are large enough for the herd to spread out and remain relaxed and comfortable.

Water sources should be plentiful and within a reasonable distance from the cattle, so they don’t have to walk too far in the heat to get a drink.

Likewise, it’s crucial cattle have adequate nutrition, so even when they don’t want to eat as much in times

of heat stress, their nutritional needs are met. Fans and misters are beneficial heat-minimizing tools for cattle kept at facilities with access to them.

For herd sires, an appropriate body condition helps with stress tolerance, too.

“Bulls that are excessively heavy in their body condition scores are obviously going to suffer from heat stress more; we have that added layer of fat,” Koziol says. “That’s not going to be very helpful when we’re already facing hot temperatures.”

With some predicting more intense summers in the future, Dodd recommends considering heattolerant genetics if it aligns with an operation’s environment and goals.

This is especially true when it comes to buying decisions. Dodd references examples like buying bulls from Iowa or Nebraska that are not adapted to conditions in the Southwest.

“Find a seedstock source who develops cattle in a similar environment where your cattle are going to go and work,” Dodd says. T C

Katie Maupin Miller is a freelance writer from Lebanon, Indiana.

by Kayla Jennings

LAKE RINGGOLD: ANOTHER FIGHT FOR RURAL TEXANS

By Joe Parker Jr.

Try as you might, you cannot raise cattle without land. They either need plenty of space to graze or to be fed forage and grain from land elsewhere.

Fortunately, generations of Texans have had access to plentiful grazing lands, making Texas the largest cattleproducing state in the nation. With 12.7 million head at the beginning of this year, we aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we can rest easy.

Around 83% of our lands are rural; yet 85% of the population lives in urban and suburban areas. As the state grows at an unprecedented speed, so does the competition for land and other resources.

We are an easy target in rural Texas — where land is plentiful, and people are few.

The latest fight is playing out between the City of Wichita Falls and the citizens of rural Clay County.

As the city plans for future water needs, it’s moving to construct a massive reservoir in the county next door, which is mainly rural and dominated by agriculture. If the project moves forward, more than 16,000 acres of prime agricultural land and wildlife habitat will be flooded to create the reservoir.

According to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, Clay County is home to more than 1,300 agricultural producers and 77,500 cattle. Thousands of acres of agricultural production will be lost, and ranches will be flooded out of existence or cut into small pieces with a lake standing between them. Other producers will likely suffer from decreased water flow elsewhere along the basin they rely upon to water their cattle.

Businesses supplying these agricultural operations also stand in harm’s way. Every county citizen does, too.

They will all suffer increased costs or decreased services, such as waiting for emergency responders to drive around a 16,000-acre lake unless the county expands operations. All while removing more than 40,000 acres from the county’s tax rolls.

There’s another wrinkle in this precedent-setting battle. According to the state water plan, the city’s water needs will remain relatively flat throughout the next 50 years. Further, a new water reuse project at Lake Arrowhead is now operational to help protect supplies during times of drought.

With the enormous impact on agriculture, the questionable need and the implications for similar water projects across the state, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has taken an active role in the fight.

To proceed, the City of Wichita Falls must get a water use permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. We sought affected party status and are contesting the permit issuance before the agency. The hearing process will culminate in fall 2023, and we continue to explore other avenues of opposition.

The proposed Lake Ringgold project reminds us why we must continually advocate for rural Texas.

Developing new water sources is sometimes necessary, but not this time. We cannot allow rural citizens and communities to foot the entire bill for urban growth, or our grocery store shelves are sure to suffer.

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Joe Parker is a past president of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and ranches in Clay County.

STANDING WITH US

.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, serving Texas District 34, has made a significant impact during her short time in Congress. Flores was elected this past June in a special election to fill the seat abandoned by Rep. Filemon Vela.

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Her district, which stretches from south of Luling to Brownsville, was traditionally a Democratic stronghold. However, Flores became the first Republican to represent the district in more than a century. She is also the first Mexican-born Congresswoman, having legally immigrated to the U.S. at age six.

U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores

Given her background and district needs, Flores was chosen to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture upon her arrival in Congress. As a child, she grew up working alongside her parents in Texas’ cotton fields, and now represents a portion of the state with significant agricultural production, making such a committee assignment an ideal fit.

She also serves on the Committee on Homeland Security. As a long-standing resident of the Rio Grande Valley and wife of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, she is also uniquely qualified to tackle the ongoing border security crisis plaguing ranchers in South Texas.

Her first bill in Congress, the Advanced Border Coordination Act, seeks to improve inter-agency security coordination at our southern border.

In the upcoming general election, she will face off against U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Texas District 15, who chose to move districts after last year’s redistricting process. T C

Making the best of what is available and investing in the right equipment is crucial to any business. On the ranch, these decisions are based on a number of different situations and scenarios.

Speaker Cody Duncan, of Priefert, will share insights into equipment decisions during the upcoming Ranching 101 session held at 1 p.m. Oct. 18.

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Attendees can expect to learn what equipment may work for them to promote safe cattle handling. Sign up for the hour-long Zoom webinar by scanning the QR code to the right of the page.

Duncan is no stranger to the cattle industry, and throughout his career has covered aspects of proper nutrition to daily operations of ranches spanning up to 13,000 acres.

For the better part of 20 years, he has worked in the industry and offered extensive knowledge of cattle handling equipment to meet the needs of today’s cattle producers.

From his home near Mt. Pleasant, Duncan serves as a corporate account manager and supports the needs of Priefert Manufacturing’s larger chain stores. He also raises his own commercial herd alongside his wife, Kayce, and daughter, Presley.

MORE than Just a Vaccine

ENDOVAC-Beef has been a Game Changer for me. I run a good sized cow-calf operation in addition to starting cattle. 100% of my cattle get ENDOVAC-Beef. Since using ENDOVAC we don’t have to treat as many cattle for respiratory, or even other common problems like pinkeye and foot rot. I am getting my Pasteurella and the stimulant that makes the vaccine work better with ENDOVAC-Beef. If everybody knew what I knew, everyone would be using it!

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Ranching 101 session will cover how to identify equipment needs and

INDUSTRY BRIEFS

PRODUCER OWNED BEEF LAUNCHES WITH STATE FUNDING

OSU RESEARCH AIMS TO SAVE BILLIONS FOR THE BEEF INDUSTRY

Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Science researchers are working hard to stop the waste of billions of dollars of beef each year.

According to a university news release, the U.S. beef industry loses $3 billion annually to meat discoloration. When beef is brown on the surface, it is discounted in price, and extensive discoloration leads to people throwing nutritious food in the trash.

Most people associate the bright, cherry red color of meat with freshness, but brown discoloration doesn’t mean beef is bad. The discoloration is simply beef reacting to long-term exposure to oxygen.

Gretchen Mafi, Oklahoma State University professor of meat science, conducted research using oxygen scavengers, small iron pouches placed inside bags used for beef retail transportation. The iron pouches remove oxygen, and therefore, lengthen the meat’s shelf life.

University scientists did not invent this method of packaging, Mafi said, but they have been testing the method for a private company to determine its effectiveness. In recently completed research, beef maintained its bright, red color for up to 23 days after being packaged with this process.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 10 the State of Texas, through the Texas Enterprise Fund, intends to support the creation of Producer Owned Beef's state-ofthe-art beef processing facility in Amarillo.

According to a company news release, it will be the nation’s only such facility owned by cattle producers and will be operated by beef processing industry veterans.

Abbott's office presented the award at a launch event with the support of Texas Economic Development Fund representatives, Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson and Amarillo Economic Development Corporation CEO Kevin Carter.

The Governor's Enterprise Fund more than $12 million announcement complements the Amarillo City Council's unanimous decision to authorize Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentives for Producer Owned Beef LLC to build its new headquarters.

Along with infrastructure improvements, the development corporation and City of Amarillo approved incentives of up to $11.1 million to establish the facility — a $670 million capital investment. The facility, designed to process 3,000-plus head of cattle per day, aims to employ nearly 1,600 people from the High Plains region.

According to the release, Producer Owned Beef's business model hopes to restore balance in the beef industry by reversing compensation disparities cattle producers currently face. As owners of the company, producers will receive a percentage of wholesale beef prices for supplied cattle and share of the plant’s profits.

Along with the research, Morgan Pfeiffer, assistant professor of animal and food sciences, has been studying how long it takes meat to reach varying levels of discoloration and what people consider too much discoloration.

Ranjith Ramanathan, a meat quality associate professor, has focused his research on a condition called dark-cutters in which beef fails to have a bright red color.

Ramanathan and his research partners asked the question of why the meat of some cattle has a darker color when harvested by looking at protein and metabolite levels in dark cutting beef.

They found these levels were different in darker red meat. Glycogen levels and mitochondria, which produces energy, are also different in darker beef compared to brighter red beef.

Predicting which cattle are more prone to dark cutting meat with a high level of confidence is something Ramanathan and Mafi are still working toward.

Ramanathan said researchers are continuing to look at these protein and metabolic levels before applying their knowledge at the production level by studying the biological markers of cattle relating to these differences.

Meanwhile, Ramanathan, Mafi and Daqing Piao of Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are attempting to develop a method to detect meat discoloration internally before it reaches the surface of the meat.

The future site of Producer Owned Beef in Amarillo.

The two scientists and their colleagues will also study the absorption and emission of light within beef products and its association with beef color change to develop storage strategies and other decision-making tools.

Texas Agricultural Land Trust will provide the expertise for all conservation easement agreements, as well as evaluation of ecosystem services and assessing ecosystem services compensation options.

Landowners will soon be able to apply for funds for a variety of conservation projects across the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas. Visit bri.sulross.edu to learn more.

CONDITIONS HEATING UP FOR DOVE SEASON

Texans are used to scorching summers, but this year’s record highs across much of the state have left many dove hunters wondering about the upcoming season.

CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM BENEFITS WEST TEXAS LANDOWNERS

The Borderlands Research Institute and the Texas Agricultural Land Trust are joining forces with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, or NRCS, to implement landscape-scale conservation initiatives across the Trans-Pecos region in West Texas.

The effort is fueled by a $3.5 million commitment from the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which will help fund innovative conservation approaches on private lands, including habitat restoration efforts, conservations easements and ecosystem services.

Borderlands Research Institute is a vital hub for natural resource research and management in the Trans-Pecos region, and is the lead organization for this effort. The institute will be responsible for implementing restoration and enhancement projects, as well as monitoring and evaluating projects.

“Hunters will likely see larger concentrations of birds at watering holes and food sources than they have in the past due to limited resources,” said Owen Fitzsimmons, Texas Parks & Wildlife dove program leader. “Agriculture production has been hit hard by drought so birds may be more reliant on native foods this September. Look for stands of common sunflower, croton, and other native annual forbs and grasses.”

Doves are well-adapted to dry conditions, particularly white-winged doves, which are a sub-tropical species.

“Our spring surveys indicated a decrease in breeding abundance, which is a carry-over from poor hatch-year production last year,” Fitzsimmons added. “However, doves kick reproduction into high gear in dry years like this, and we’re seeing a lot of young birds this summer, based on our banding efforts.”

The regular dove season in the North Zone runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 13 and resumes Dec. 17 to Jan. 1, 2023.

The regular season in the Central Zone runs Sept. 1 to Oct. 30, then resumes Dec. 17 to Jan. 15, 2023.

The regular season in the South Zone runs Sept. 14 to Oct. 30 and Dec. 17 to Jan. 22, 2023.

All updated hunting regulations for this year’s hunting season can be found in the Texas Outdoor Annual mobile app or online at outdoorannual.com. T C

In key locations across Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, Helena has branches staffed with people who can provide landowners, ranchers and wildlife enthusiasts with all their management needs.

For more information, contact your local Helena representative or visit HelenaAgri.com.

Oklahoma State University scientists aim to help save the beef industry money through their research on the discoloration of meat. Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services.

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OBITUARIES

JIM ALEXANDER, 87, of Abilene, died Aug. 13.

The product of two area ranching families, the Guitars and Alexanders, he was raised on the family ranch along with his two sisters, Jane and Jeri. He loved raising and owning cattle, and the economics surrounding the business.

Alexander attended Abilene High School and graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1952. He also graduated from Texas Tech University in 1956 with a degree in agricultural economics. During that time, he married Jerri Hills.

Alexander’s military service with the Army took him to Korea and through advanced paratrooper school. In 1962, he returned home to Abilene.

He often credited Bob Morford with teaching him the cattle business. They owned Abilene Cattle Feeders together for many years. Alexander enjoyed being active in all of his business dealings — cattle, drilling oil wells, real estate and investments.

Later in life, he would say his best partner was his son Mike, who passed away in 2018.

Alexander is survived by his daughters, Laurie Eagle (Bob) and Cathey Weatherl (Rick); 11 grandchildren; sister, Jeri Mangum (A.L.); and 19 great-grandchildren.

AUSTIN EDWIN BROWN II, 78, of Beeville, died Aug. 23.

Born Dec. 7, 1943, he spent his entire life on the Brown Ranch in Bee County. Established in 1924 by his grandfather, the ranch was his lifelong passion, occupation and way of life.

From crossbred cattle in the early days to Angora goats during the 1950s drought, to building a premier registered Hereford cow herd through the late 1990s and then transitioning to a branded beef program raising Akaushi cattle for consumer retail programs with Heartbrand Beef, Brown continually strived to leave the industry better than he found it.

He used the same determination to work alongside his father in building a successful ranch real estate business in San Antonio — Brown, Beasley & Associates.

Brown served as a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director for many years. He was also involved in cowboy poetry as seen is his book Poet Lariat, Cowboy Poems from a Ranching Life.

Brown is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nana; two sons, Austin Edwin (Jody) Brown III, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director, and Case Edwin (Danaca); a daughter, Kelley Fair Matheny; six grandchildren; a sister, Susan Brown (Gary) Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

BO SHINER HILDEBRAND, 78, of Pearsall, died Aug. 18.

He was born on April 17, 1944, to Louise and Ira Hildebrand, in Tyler. A longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, Hildebrand enjoyed loading up his beloved Lab Stella, to work on the Shiner Ranch every day.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, of 54 years; their children, Boren Shiner II and Britta Hildebrand, Heather Winn and Jay Mac Davenport, Jon Christian and Candace Hildebrand, and Lindsey Parker and Ryan Merrill; 15 grandchildren; his sister, Betty Turman; a sister-in-law, Pruyn Hildebrand; cousins, Susan Weaver, Anne Dykowski and Gerry Robinson; his sister and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Larry Grimes, Becky and AR Minkel, and Candy and Dean Delleney; along with many nieces and nephews.

SURCY LEE PEOPLES III, 49, of Canyon, died July 29.

Born March 13, 1973, at the Montgomery County Hospital, Peoples attended school in Conroe his entire life and was active in sports, 4-H, FFA and the arts.

After graduation, he attended Texas A&M University at College Station and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agriculture.

He began his career at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, by authoring articles for their publications and hosting a daily farm radio show. Then he worked as director of commercial marketing for the American Gelbvieh Association in Denver. He later moved to Amarillo and started his nearly 20-year career at Cactus Feeders in 2000.

In 2019, Peoples started his own company, J2 Entrepreneurs LLC, and became director of operations for Central Stockyards LLC until his death.

He is survived by his son, Surcy Lee Peoples IV; wife, Amy Peoples; mother, Frances Knight Peoples; stepchildren, Christian and Maria Hernandez; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. T C

Cattle Raisers Insurance

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPEN ENROLLMENT

Don’t miss the chance to make changes to your individual medical coverage.

The Affordable Health Care Act allows U.S. citizens to change health care coverage from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, even if you have not experienced a “qualifying event.” This is known as open enrollment. Changing your health insurance during open enrollment will allow your new insurance selections to start Jan. 1 of the following year.

Cattle Raisers Insurance developed this decision chart to help you navigate common questions:

Are you satisfied with your current health care plan?

Have you experienced a qualifying event in the last 30 days?

Do you qualify for group medical?

NO

From Nov. 1 until Dec. 15 of the current year, you may contact Cattle Raisers Insurance to discuss alternative plans and pricing options.

If you are happy with your current health care insurance coverage and don’t want to change it, that’s great!

Cattle Raisers Insurance staff members are ready to answer any questions you may have now, or in the future.

Contact Cattle Raisers Insurance to discuss alternative plans and pricing options.

If you meet the criteria for a Group Medical Plan, we can help you with options.

This is the window for open enrollment, a time defined by the Affordable Care Act, during which U.S. citizens who have not experienced a qualifying event may change their health care plan.

Cattle Raisers Insurance staff can help review your options at any time of the year. However, if you have not experienced a qualifying event, the only time you may change your upcoming year’s health care coverage is Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.

We encourage you to contact us during that time so we can help you review the plan options and help you make the earliest possible change.

QUALIFYING EVENTS

This is a list of life events listed in the Affordable Care Act noted as qualifying events. If you have experienced any of these events, then you are allowed a 60-day window after the event to change your health care plan any time of the year:

• I gained a dependent due to marriage.

• I gained a dependent due to birth, adoption or placement for adoption.

• I am no longer eligible as a dependent under my prior health insurance due to reaching the maximum age, legal separation, divorce or death of policyholder.

• I am no longer eligible for my prior health insurance plan due to termination of employment, reduction in number of hours of

employment, loss of employer contribution toward my premiums or I have exhausted my COBRA benefits.

• I gained access to new health plan options because of a permanent move.

• I am newly ineligible for payments of the advance premium tax credit.

• I am no longer residing or living in my prior health insurance plan’s HMO service area.

• An error occurred in my previous health plan enrollment.

• I have adequately demonstrated my previous health plan or issuer substantially violated a material provision of its contract with me.

• I and/or my dependent(s) lost minimum essential coverage (due to reasons other than non-payment of premium or rescission).

• Other qualifying event (as required or permitted by applicable laws).

RAISERS.

Theft & Law

DISTRICT 1 — TEXAS PANHANDLE

Miniature bulls stolen near Saint Jo.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chris Ward reports two Highland-Dexter miniature bulls missing. Last seen July 6, the approximately 2-yearold bulls have brown curly hair and horns. Anyone with information is urged to contact Ward at 806-205-0119.

DISTRICT 11 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Cattle missing near Quinlan.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Pemberton reports 18 crossbred cow-calf pairs missing. The pairs are branded with a bar T on the left hip. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Pemberton at 903-450-3900.

DISTRICT 12 — SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA

Bull missing near Antlers.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bo Fox reports a 5-year-old BeefmasterBraford cross bull missing. Last seen July 2, the bull is red tiger-striped and weighs approximately 1,800 to 2,000 pounds. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Fox at 903-348-9638.

DISTRICT 13 — EAST TEXAS

Calves missing near Wills Point.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Larry Hand reports seven red Wagyu calves missing in Van Zandt County. Last seen July 11, the calves range in age from 2 weeks old to 3 months old. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Hand at 903-571-3488.

DISTRICT 14 — EAST TEXAS

Cattle missing near Crockett.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Darrel Bobbitt reports a group of black Brangus cows and a black Angus bull missing. The cattle were reported missing after a tornado tore fences down and cattle were scattered across multiple properties. Contact Bobbitt at 936-222-2144 with any information.

Cow missing near Kennard.

Bobbitt also reports two black Angus cows missing. They are branded on the left hip with an E-T and were last seen July 25.

Cow missing near Lake Striker.

The special ranger reports a red motley-faced wet bag cow missing. The 2-year-old cow is branded on the right thigh with a lazy S and a J underneath. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Bobbitt at 936-222 2144.

DISTRICT 15 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Cows stolen near McGregor.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills reports 60 black-baldy cows missing. The cows have no identifiable marks or brands, and were last seen September 2021. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Wills at 254-223-2330.

DISTRICT 21 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Equipment stolen near Plum.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Steven Jeter reports a 2020 single-axle Big Tex utility trailer and Bobcat welder missing. The welder and various welding supplies were on the trailer when it was last seen July 19. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Jeter at 936-335-2758.

DISTRICT 25 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Heifer missing near Yorktown.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Fields reports a black motleyfaced heifer missing in Goliad County. Last seen July 11, the heifer is approximately 18 months old, and branded with a rocking N on the left rib and a 1 on the left leg. She also has a light green ear tag with NJ over 37 written on it. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Fields at 361-207-5207.

Goats missing near Port Lavaca.

Fields also reports two Spanish nanny goats missing after three goats were found shot on the property. The missing goats were last seen July 10. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Fields at 361-207-5207.

DISTRICT 28 — SOUTHWEST TEXAS

Steers missing in Real County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Tony Ashley reports three steers missing. The horned steers are branded with an H bar on the right rib and an M for Mexico. The cattle were last seen at the Real County Youth Horse Club July 10. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Ashley at 830-563-0555. T C

TSCRA offers a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. Anonymity is guaranteed. To provide information, call the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.

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Theft & Law

DEFENDANT — SHAUN EDWARD ACKER

Date of Birth: Nov. 7, 1973

Offense: Theft of livestock, third-degree felony

Date of Offense: April 18, 2017

Victim: Tom Gallatin

Location of Offense: Williamson County

Action: Case dismissed on April 21, 2022

TSCRA Special Ranger: Kenny Murchison

DEFENDANT — MICHAEL RAY GIPSON

Date of Birth: Jan. 3, 1985

Offense: Theft of livestock under $150,000

Date of Offense: April 11, 2022

Victim: Michael Lee McBarron

Location of Offense: Wise County

Action: Case dismissed on June 23, 2022

Alternate sentencing: Dismissed after full restitution received Restitution: $9,900

TSCRA Special Ranger: John P. Bradshaw

DEFENDANT — TERRY LOUIS O'NEIL

Date of Birth: Dec. 13, 1954

Offense: Theft, state jail felony

Date of Offense: Sept. 18, 2021

Victim: Schulenburg Livestock Auction

Location of Offense: Fayette County

Trial Date: Jan. 21, 2022

Trial Court: 155th District Court

Plea: Guilty

Sentence: Five years, deferred adjudication; and five years, probation

Fine: $500

Restitution: $5,200

Court Costs: $290

TSCRA Special Ranger: Kenny Murchison

DEFENDANT — BOBBY LEONARD RYAN II

Date of Birth: July 25, 1991

Offense: Obtaining merchandise or money by false pretense

Date of Offense: February 2019

Victim: Mike Blagg

Location of Offense: Osage County

Trial Date: March 10, 2022

Plea: Guilty

Sentence: Seven years, deferred adjudication

Restitution: $3,375

Court Costs: $859.31

Date of Second Offense: April 7, 2019

Victim: Greg Ganzkow

Location of Offense: Osage County

Trial Date: March 10, 2022

Plea: Guilty

Sentence: Seven years, deferred adjudication

Restitution: $10,850

Court Costs: $859.31

Date of Third Offense: Aug. 7, 2019

Victim: Landon Poston

Location of Offense: Osage County

Trial Date: March 10, 2022

Plea: Guilty

Sentence: Seven years, deferred adjudication Restitution: $13,522

Court Costs: $859.31

TSCRA Special Ranger: Bart Perrier T C

BREEDING SEASON FUNDAMENTALS

It’s never too early to prepare the herd for reproductive success.

By Chrissy Fly

Ahealthy, thriving calf crop is every rancher’s goal — and it is achieved through careful planning, attention to detail and addressing herd needs throughout the year. Ensuring success begins well before cows are bred, and having a top-notch plan for breeding season is imperative.

Ruminant nutrition expert and technical cattle consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition, Jon DeClerck, joined TSCRA Talk host Kristen Brown earlier this year to offer his advice on managing the herd ahead of breeding season — especially given less-than-ideal conditions.

“The last couple years have been really tough on us in the cattle business,” DeClerck said. “The need to make sure we can optimize production efficiency is probably higher right now that it’s ever been. And there are several things we should do to get the ball rolling.”

1. MAINTAIN COW NUTRITION

It is important to remember a cow’s nutrition and production needs vary throughout the year. DeClerck said to keep in mind how those changes may impact conception rates.

Lactation plays a large role because cow requirements will be highest with a calf by her side. About two months after calving, a cow will reach peak lactation and require a significant amount of feed.

For example, DeClerck said a 1,300-pound cow will need about 3.5 pounds of crude protein per day. She will also need around 18 pounds of TDN, or total digestible nutrients, to keep up with daily requirements.

At that same time, producers will also be trying to get those cows bred, which could potentially prove difficult if a cow isn’t nutritionally sound.

Stress can be a major concern for producers, especially in high temperatures seen in the Southwest. Heat stress isn’t an exact science, but DeClerck said a cow’s body reacts to stress the same way it does when they’re sick. Meaning their cortisol and stress hormones become elevated, making it tough to get cows bred successfully.

DeClerck said one of the best ways to mitigate stressrelated issues is with nutrition.

If producers can limit weight loss in their cattle by increasing feed or providing higher quality feed, then cows are more likely to be bred even if they are experiencing periods of stress.

“If you can feed [lactating cows] about a half a pound or a little more fat per day, you can trick their system into thinking they are equipped to get bred,” DeClerck said.

2. FIND BALANCE WITH BULLS

Considered the herd’s ultimate athletes and star players to DeClerck, it’s no surprise bulls come with their own set of needs and requirements moving into breeding season.

“The goal of every cow-calf operation is to get a cow bred; reproduction is the number-one factor that affects profitability,” DeClerck said.

Breeding season can be tough on bulls, so preparation is extremely important. During a 90-day breeding window, he says to expect bulls to lose around 10 to 15% of their body weight, dropping one or two body condition scores.

“We have to get our bulls in the right kind of shape and form,” DeClerck said. “If we consider that most are going to lose weight during the previous breeding season, then we probably need to get them in and feed them.”

A bull that’s too fat is prone to mobility and reproductive issues. If a bull’s body condition is too high, they will deposit the extra fat into their scrotum, leading

Hereford Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

to impaired semen quality and lower fertility. On the other hand, if a bull is too thin, they produce lower quantities of semen, and again, have lower fertility.

DeClerck recommended implementing a long-term plan to ensure bulls have the proper body condition and are sound going into breeding season.

If a bull ends a breeding season as a BCS 4, then he is going to need to gain about 200 to 240 pounds before next season to achieve the target BCS 6 prior to breeding.

By maintaining a long-term plan, producers can limit health issues in their breeding stock and allow bulls to breed cows earlier in the season.

“Part of the goal is not only getting cows bred, but getting them bred early,” DeClerck said. “Bulls that are in better shape are more prone to breed cows early.”

He offered an example of how this pays off for the rancher. Most of the time, calves are weaned around 205 days of age, weighing around 500 pounds. That means they gain 2 to 2.5 pounds every day they are alive. A bull that gets a cow settled in the first 21 days ensures an early calf that should weigh around 40 pounds more at weaning than those born later in the season.

3. DEFINE THE BREEDING SEASON

While each window may vary from herd to herd, DeClerck said it is critical to have a specific breeding season. One of the most defining factors is forage production and quality.

“Our goal is to have cows entering peak lactation when forage quality is at its best, so that it coincides with the cows nutritional needs throughout the year,” DeClerck said.

Another advantage to a defined breeding window is giving producers the opportunity to keep their herd as efficient as possible.

If a cow is not breeding during the target dates and doesn’t seem to be as productive, having a defined season allows producers to easily spot and cull. By doing so, cattle raisers can eliminate poor performers and save resources for the most productive animals.

While breeding season comes and goes, DeClerck stressed the importance of preparing with a yearround mindset. Whether it’s cows or bulls, there are many factors to consider and having a plan is the best way to ensure a successful breeding season — and bottom line.

To hear more of the conversation with DeClerck, download TSCRA Talk via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. T C

A WORD OF CAUTION

Watch cattle closely as risk of prussic acid toxicity increases during drought, after rains.

By Marilyn Cummins

Photos by Rob Mattson , Noble Research Institute

Both summer and fall are important times for ranchers to keep an eye on cattle grazing where Johnsongrass is present, due to the risk of prussic acid toxicity. Clark Roberts, manager of Noble Research Institute’s Coffey Ranch in Marietta, Oklahoma, said drought conditions put him on high alert for two reasons.

“Anything that physically stresses Johnsongrass, such as drought in summer or freezing in the fall, can increase the amount of prussic acid in this invasive forage plant,” he said. “Secondly, with rain after drought, or warm temperatures after a frost, the fresh, green growth is one of the first things the cows will go after. That’s the danger, because those young leaves are higher in prussic acid.”

Prussic acid, known as hydrocyanic acid or cyanide, can form in plants in the Sorghum genus in different concentrations, depending on the species. Johnsongrass, grain sorghum and sorghum almum (Columbus grass) are all on the high end. As Roberts explained, the prussic acid, which can be fatal, is more concentrated in the leaves, especially younger leaves in the upper part of the plant, and more so during rapid regrowth after drought or frost injury.

Roberts manages cattle and sheep, focusing on applying the six soil health principles. He said there are steps one can take to prevent ruminants from ingesting too much Johnsongrass when it is in highly toxic stages.

1. Grow and offer a diversity of forages.

2. Don’t turn animals out to graze areas with Johnsongrass after mowing, haying, or grazing when plants are regrowing after stress from drought or freezing until the plants are at least 18 to 24 inches tall.

3. Be sure animals are not hungry when first grazing a new field with the potential of prussic acid ingestion. Turn them out in late afternoon or feed some hay first.

4. Be aware that warm season cover crop mixes may contain sorghum, which also poses a prussic acid toxicity risk.

5. Keep cattle away from roadsides or bar ditches that have fresh, Johnsongrass growing.

6. Watch your animals closely in each new grazing area. Symptoms of prussic acid poisoning can occur within five minutes of eating affected forage, and death can occur in 15 minutes. Clinical signs include muscle tremors, increased respiration rate, excess salivation, staggering, convulsions and collapse.

7. Remove all cattle and sheep to a new pasture as soon as any herd mate shows signs of prussic acid toxicity and contact a veterinarian.

Having polyculture pastures divided into paddocks with temporary fencing is helpful, Roberts said, because it offers options for moving livestock quickly to manage timing and location of grazing.

“It also helps to have diversity so the cattle can select other forages other than Johnsongrass to graze,” he said. “Plus, I can observe my animals every day and that’s going to be especially important this year.”

Marilyn Cummins is a writer for Noble Research Institute.

Clark Roberts moves a bull on Noble Research Institute’s Coffey Ranch.

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER?

Buffalo gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima)

By Kent Ferguson

Photo by Kimberly Kline , Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

The Buffalo gourd is a native, perennial and warmseason vine, most often recognized by a foul odor given off by its leaves. That’s why it is also known as “stinking gourd.” Other common names include Missouri gourd, Wild gourd and Calabacilla loca.

Buffalo gourd:

• Has trailing vines often reaching 20 feet long, and grows from a large root resembling a 3-foot-long carrot.

Has triangle leaves, 6 to 12 inches long and 4 to 6 inches wide, that are alternate, simple, gray-green and coarse to the touch.

Has 4-inch, bell-shaped flowers that are yellow to orange, which are five lobed at the rim and united at the base.

Produces a 3 to 4-inch diameter gourd from the flowers. The immature gourds are light green with dark green stripes. As they mature, they turn a yellow-brown to brown color.

If the husk of the gourd is damaged or crushed, the fruit reveals many flat seeds, similar to those of a watermelon. Many birds will eat the seed, but the value for white-tailed deer is relatively poor.

Buffalo gourd is highly relished by livestock because the leaves and stems are high in protein and energy. The plant can have as high as 30% protein in early spring and summer, and will drop to 15 to 20% in late fall.

Buffalo gourd is usually found growing in corrals, traps, barn lots and areas without much exposure to livestock grazing. This plant is perhaps one of the most drought proof in the pasture because of its large root system that has survived the worst conditions.

It also has special meaning to early Native Americans, as it was believed to have mystical and medicinal powers.

Kent Ferguson, a retired rangeland management specialist from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides plant identification photo stories to help ranchers.

faced with low-quality forages

proper

commonly reported as total digestible

TDN, and protein are the first

supplementation. They are responsible for making big changes in overall body condition and animal performance.

When forage TDN is low or body condition improvements are needed, supplements high in energy should be selected and fed daily.

Crude fiber is an indicator of TDN in most sacked feeds and cubes. Select feeds that are 10-11% crude fiber or less; because as crude fiber increases, TDN value decreases.

TICKETS

Beyond

Gates

Participants in the first TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup traveled throughout the state igniting their beef industry passion through a complete pastureto-plate experience. Pictured bottom left is Jake Pfeuffer, of Christoval.

STARTING STRONG

TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup lays path for young beef leaders.

By Emily Lochner

Photos by Rylee Johnson

The last week of July, on a 36-passenger bus across West Texas, the future of the beef industry won.

The first-ever TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup commenced July 25, leading 14 emerging high school leaders in the beef industry from Fort Worth to Amarillo and beyond. More than tours of cow-calf ranches and feedyards occurred. Tomorrow’s industry leaders connected, grew and sank their roots into Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

Cattle Raisers Roundup was developed at the hands of the association’s Young Leader Task Force, a group charged with creating and laying groundwork for youth, young producer and young professional opportunities.

Gilly Riojas, a director from Corpus Christi who led the task force, explained the program was designed with future generations in mind.

“The average age of a TSCRA member today is 65,” Riojas says. “We knew it would take a coordinated effort to change the narrative, and we’ve never had more support to do so. We wanted to recruit youth into the

arms of the association before they made their career decisions, so they knew all the agriculture career paths that stood in front of them.”

The belief was in a pasture-to-plate learning experience that channeled the highest-caliber high school beef industry leaders. The program was structured to allow for practical application of activities of those who buy, sell, produce and rely on beef.

But the program took the concept even further.

“As the cattle industry, we are collectively impacted by the same political, economic and social issues, but how those issues influence us throughout the value chain is very different,” Riojas says. “It was important that these students walked away with that understanding.”

Students were assigned specific topics like sustainability, economic growth and public policy that would follow them through the week-long experience and provide the lens for which they would reflect on each segment of the value chain.

The board members and sponsors we met with over dinners provided one of the best networking opportunities and showed me a lot I didn’t know about the industry. The experience allowed me advantages in not only jobs and internships, but in volunteering prospectives as I plan my future in the beef industry.”

— Sadie Bassam, Colorado City

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Beyond Our Gates

A COWMAN’S PERSPECTIVE

The foundation of every operation lies within herd genetics. For young producers, like those attending the Cattle Raisers Roundup, it was important to start where the beef story begins — at the cow-calf level.

The group headed west from their meeting point in Fort Worth to Throckmorton and began their hands-on experience at R.A. Brown Ranch, going in-depth with cowcalf and seedstock understanding. Youth were teamed up and given scenarios to put themselves in the boots of a cowcalf producer and purchase a herd bull from the spring R.A. Brown Ranch bull sale catalog.

Teams were given cow herd statistics, bull battery information, budgets, primary incomes, locations and more to form a logical purchasing decision. They received critiques on their bull purchases by the R.A. Brown Ranch crew over a networking dinner that served up more than a BBQ feed.

“My favorite stop was the R.A. Brown Ranch because nothing beats a knowledgeable, hands-on learning experience,” says Jake Pfeuffer, roundup attendee from Christoval. “And their atmosphere and hospitality made everyone feel like family.”

Pfeuffer examined the ranch through his assigned topic, drought management and natural resource conservation.

“At R.A. Brown Ranch, they have to get creative in how they conserve water since the ranch only relies on surface water,” Pfeuffer says. “Learning their brush management techniques of grubbing mesquites and other heavy water-use trees was something that could be beneficial for our operation.

“Honestly, the most impactful lesson for me was learning how the ranch adapted to change over their long history,” Pfeuffer adds. “Donnell Brown told us, ‘You don’t have to change, but you do have to compete with those that do,’ and that stood out to me that cattle raisers must evolve and stand out to maintain a prosperous business.”

The experiences and opportunities offered on this trip won’t be found anywhere else. This camp was another testament to TSCRA’s goal of providing educational experiences for their young members. They made sure we maximized our time at each stop so we could learn as much as possible.”

— Addie Brown, Beeville

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Top photo: Savay Sexton, of Gonzales, smiles while walking through the chute during a handling demonstration at R.A. Brown Ranch.

Bottom photo: Students enjoy a tour of R.A. Brown Ranch near Throckmorton. Photos by Kayla Jennings.

Beyond Our Gates

Later in the week, the group visited T-Bar Ranch in Tahoka to learn about low-impact land sustainability. Students identified beneficial and invasive plant species, all the while relating land stewardship to a ranch spanning generations. This stood out to Addie Brown, an attendee from Beeville.

“I really enjoy seeing how other operations run in different parts of the state,” says Brown, who was raised on and is heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of her family’s working ranch.

“There are always more ways than one to do things. This camp gave a great insight into how ranchers adapt with all the challenges that come with the job.”

THE NEXT PHASE

For many, the journey from pasture-to-plate becomes a bit fuzzy between the ranch and grocery store shelf. The Cattle Raisers Roundup stood to correct the narrative.

On the third day, students visited a feedyard and packing plant to understand how technology and scale have been implemented into the industry.

Lew Thompson, rancher and association director near Pearsall, served on the Young Leader Task Force that gave insight to the idea.

“We knew the value of the students living the pastureto-plate experience wouldn’t hold a price,” Thompson says. “For us, it meant a lot that so many producers, feedyards and packers stepped up to the plate to host our kids. We’re all in this industry together, after all.”

Wrangler Feedyard, a division of Cactus Feeders, hosted the group and gave an inside look into large-scale cattle feeding. Students estimated the average weight of pens, determining the number of days left on feed, feed rations, ship dates and final ship weights for animals on site. Wrangler Feedyard employees walked through what realistic grid-based pricing might include for each pen and how economics played a vital role in more than just a feedyard bus tour.

A highlight for me was the Wrangler Feedyard. I learned so much about their beef-on-dairy project and was able to visualize one of the most efficient feedlots in the country. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to expand my knowledge about beef production and make connections with like-minded youth across the state.”

— Miranda Skaggs, Bryan

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Top photo: Moving from the cow-calf sector to Wrangler Feedyard, students experience a first-hand look into large-scale cattle feeding.

Bottom photo: Getting an up-close look at cattle rations.

Beyond Our Gates

Caviness Packers also opened their doors and showed students the beef packing segment, where live animals would soon become retails cuts.

This experience immersed students behind the packing plant walls, understanding the safety, regulations, automation and scale associated with mass beef processing.

While in Canyon, attendees toured West Texas A&M University getting hands on experience in both carcass and reproductive scanning technology.

A CONSUMER’S VIEW

Understanding the customer is the core of any good business. That provided reason for a visit to the Texas Tech University meat science center, home of the directto-consumer meat market, Raider Red Meats.

Here, students learned about consumer taste test panels and how preferences drive decisions back to the cow-calf level. Students toured the meat lab, seeing firsthand where cutting edge research helps inform the industry — from beginning to end.

Their next stop welcomed students to one of the largest grocery store chains in the state: H-E-B.

Wholesale meat buyers walked students through their meat counter displays, explaining the importance of meat color, type and varieties, and how each are perceived by the consumer.

But even marketing isn’t always enough. Price is a huge factor in purchasing decisions for consumers.

To reinforce this concept, youth were grouped into teams and given $20 to purchase a nutritionally balanced breakfast, lunch and dinner for two.

The activity immolated what would soon be their reality as college students. Texas Beef Council’s lead dietitian joined the group and explained how purchasing decisions impact a healthy diet.

The activity added perspective of the importance and accessibility of nutritious high-quality proteins across all consumer groups, making the students’ next trek particularly powerful. With groceries in haul, they loaded up to travel to Lubbock Impact, a Catholic charity feeding the hungry in the South Plains of Texas.

Receiving little to no fresh foods or protein items, the act brought home the gratitude and appreciation around not only beef, but also all protein products for those who go without.

A group photo while visiting Snack Pak 4 Kids in Amarillo. Pictured, from left, are: Tyler Schuster, TSCRA education manager; Emma Bertoni; AJ Phillips; Jake Pfeuffer; Weston Brooks; Will Philipello; Miranda Skaggs; Nahomy Olivas; Sadie Bassham; Kylie Winge; Savay Sexton; Addie Derry; Addie Brown; Mattie Coberly; Grant Kubala; Reagan Ellison, TSCRA intern; and Dyron Howell, Snack Pak 4 Kids founder.

Beyond Our Gates

This set the stage for a secondary act of service.

Students experienced food insecurity on a personal level in today’s schools. Snack Pak 4 Kids, of Amarillo, works alongside school districts in locations across Texas to provide protein-packed, name-brand food items for students on the weekends and during summer breaks.

Alongside industry partners such as Cactus Feeders, Cargill, Hilmar Cheese, Micro Technologies and more, thousands of food bags are distributed to hungry schoolaged children weekly. Roundup attendees stuffed food bags in preparation for the weekend sack distribution, reflecting on the powerful role ranchers and farmers play in feeding the world.

BRINGING IT ALL HOME

While beef was at the center of the plate throughout the week, attention was also given to skills applied beyond ranch gates. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association invested in activities to set the students up for long-term success.

They spent lunches and dinners with local leaders as they traveled throughout the state. Association board members, committee members and local agricultural leaders and sponsors provided networking connections spanning hundreds of miles and occupations. They also learned tips for resumes, cover letters and interviews from Tarleton State University.

To wrap up the week, Cattle Raisers Roundup attendees participated in a speech contest based on the topics they were assigned before heading out on their week-long tour. Students memorized and recited a five-minute presentation on all they learned from the experience.

Speeches were judged by association directors Jim Link, Missy Bonds and Hunter Crow. Two students, Miranda Skaggs and Emmie Bertoni, were selected to receive a $1,000 college stiped based on presentation performance. Special thanks to collegestipend sponsors Bar G Feedyard and Harlow Cattle Co.

“All I have to say about the presentations is, wow,” Crow says. “The quality of youth was outstanding, anyone on the judges panel would have thought the kids were graduate students or industry experts. I couldn’t be more excited for the future of TSCRA or the beef industry after an experience such as this.”

The future is here, and it’s promising. Thanks to a solid foundation and leadership, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will continue to take action to ensure tomorrow’s beef industry leaders bring pride to the ranchers of yesterday. T C

Emily Lochner is the executive director of engagement and education for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

Left photo: Attendees assemble 480 packages for children in need while visiting Snack Pak 4 Kids. Right photo: Grant Kubala, of Schulenburg, shakes hands with Randy Shields before leaving Wrangler Feedyard

The future is here, and it’s promising. Thanks to a solid foundation and leadership, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will continue to take action to ensure tomorrow’s beef industry leaders bring pride to the ranchers of yesterday.

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CATCHING UP AT THE BEEF CATTLE SHORT COURSE

Texas Beef Council presented Checkoff update, met with producers.

Directors and staff from Texas Beef Council attended the annual Beef Cattle Short Course at Texas A&M University Aug. 1-3 in College Station.

The short course is one of the largest and best-attended beef cattle educational events in the country, attracting more than 2,000 producers and featuring more than 20 concurrent educational sessions for producers at all experience levels.

“The short course has a longstanding reputation as one of the beef industry’s premier events,” said Molly McAdams, Texas Beef Council’s executive vice president. “It provides us with an invaluable opportunity to network and discuss the current state of the industry with thousands of producers, not just from Texas but other parts of the country, as well.”

Attendees had plenty of opportunities to connect with Texas Beef Council throughout the event. During the event’s general session, McAdams updated attendees on how their Texas Beef Checkoff is keeping beef in its strongest state through demand-driving programs.

McAdams was also joined on stage by BBQuest co-host Kelsey Pribilski to discuss Season 3 of the streaming series and her experiences on Texas cattle ranches. Other Texas

Beef Council staff and directors discussed all things beef at the council’s trade show booth.

This year, Pribiliski also served as master of ceremonies at the famous Texas Aggie Prime Rib Dinner. She garnered excitement for the launch of the BBQuest television series, recognized and celebrated special guests, and distributed Beef Loving Texans gate signs to honored recipients.

Attendees had the chance to meet Pribiliski in person at the Texas Beef Council booth, and she also did an interview with local CBS affiliate KBTX out of Bryan.

“As always, we really appreciated Texas Beef Council’s contributions to this year’s event,” said Jason Cleere, Ph.D., conference coordinator and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist.

“As a past director of Texas Beef Council, I value the important work they do, and the short course is a prime opportunity for them to share details about that work with producers. Texas Beef Council’s support makes it possible for us to give beef producers reliable, accurate information about what’s going on in the beef industry — here in Texas, throughout the U.S. and worldwide.”

T C

Story courtesy of Texas Beef Council.

Photo by Sam Craft, Texas A&M AgriLife

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COMING TOGETHER

By Sarah Harris

As general manager of the T-Bar Ranch, Frank McLelland of Tahoka used to think Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association involvement was best left to the ranch’s owners, the Edwards family.

“They were already involved, and I just figured I needed to stay here and work,” McLelland recalls. “But as I found more time, I learned it’s been beneficial to get to know the people in this industry and organization.”

McLelland has since made the most of his experience, attending annual meetings and serving on the association’s promotion and marketing, and transportation committees. He was elected to the board of directors in 2021.

“Everybody I know in the industry would be willing to help me or anybody else get ahead, and that’s just not necessarily true in every business,” he says. “TSCRA’s a good organization that fosters that, and the leadership realizes that if we don’t bring the ranching community together, we will be in trouble.”

A native of New Mexico, McLelland grew up with ranching and farming roots as his grandfather and uncles raised cattle. He graduated from Texas Christian University’s Ranch Management program and gained experience on various operations before coming to the T-Bar Ranch in 1986.

He and his wife, Jenni, raised three kids there, who are now grown and settled with their own families nearby. Their eldest son, Matt, returned to the T-Bar five years ago with his family to work alongside his father. Their daughter, Jessica, and her husband, Austin, ranch near Post, where they raise and sell grass-finished beef. Their younger son, Smith, and his wife moved back to Tahoka and he helps on the ranch when he has some free time.

McLelland feels that many involved in the industry, himself included, need to share stories of stewardship with consumers.

“I think we all have this role in telling our story,” he says. “There are so many people who want to discredit our industry, so we have to share the message that we are stewards of the land and our cattle, which if we weren’t, we wouldn’t still be in business.

“TSCRA is a good venue to help get that message out. It takes work and initiative, but we’ve got to market our industry and our way of life to consumers, including what product we’re selling and telling how we’re raising it.” T C

Sarah Harris is a freelance writer who splits her time between Austin and her family’s ranch near Tilden.

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Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton

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Lew Thompson, Pearsall

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Gary Price, Blooming Grove

Susan Roach, Fort Worth

Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth

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Curtis Younts Jr., Belton

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George Beggs IV, Fort Worth

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Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

DEWITT

Cuero Livestock Comm.

Where: Cuero Phone: 361-275-2329

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Rodger Koehler, 830-305-5544

EASTLAND

Texas Cattle Exchange

Where: Eastland

Phone: 254-629-2288

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

EL PASO

Rio Grand Classic

Where: El Paso

Phone: 956-487-5551

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Joe Karl Rios, 915-858-0590

ERATH

Dublin Livestock Auction

Where: Dublin

Phone: 254-445-1734

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

Erath County Dairy Sale

Where: Dublin Phone: 254-968-7253

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Stephenville Cattle Co.

Where: Stephenville Phone: 254-968-4844

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

FAYETTE

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

Where: Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3538

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Schulenburg Livestock Auction

Where: Schulenburg Phone: 979-743-6566

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Megan Stavena, 979-320-4228

FLOYD

Floydada Livestock Sales

Where: Floydada Phone: 806-983-2153

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: John Hindman, 806-778-4899

FRIO

Pearsall Livestock Auction

Where: Pearsall Phone: 830-334-3653

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

GILLESPIE

Gillespie Livestock Co.

Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Tom Roarick, 830-889-5155

GONZALES

Gonzales Livestock Market

Where: Gonzales Phone: 830-672-2845

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: JoGayle Stavena, 979-332-2186

Nixon Livestock Comm.

Where: Nixon Phone: 830-582-1561

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Cade Burks, 830-391-4501

GREGG

Longview Livestock

Where: Longview Phone: 903-235-6385

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

GRIMES

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction

Where: Anderson Phone: 936-825-3970

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Navasota Livestock Auction

Where: Navasota Phone: 936-825-6545

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

GUADALUPE

Seguin Cattle Co.

Where: Seguin Phone: 830-379-9955 Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Cade Burks, 830-391-4501

HAMILTON

Hamilton Livestock Comm.

Where: Hamilton Phone: 254-386-3185

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

HARDIN

Gore Family Auction Center

Where: Silsbee Phone: 409-782-0612

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Christy McCoy, 409-782-0612

HENDERSON

Athens Comm. Co.

Where: Athens Phone: 903-675-3333

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

HIDALGO

Edinburg Livestock Auction

Where: Edinburg Phone: 956-383-5671

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

HILL

Hubbard Livestock Market

Where: Hubbard Phone: 254-576-2584

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

HOPKINS

Sulphur Springs Livestock Comm.

Where: Sulphur Springs Phone: 903-885-2455

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

HOUSTON

East Texas Livestock Auction

Where: Crockett Phone: 936-544-2246

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Robert Ware, 903-388-5365

HOWARD

Big Spring Livestock Auction

Where: Big Spring Phone: 432-267-5881

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Bruce Brandenberger, 254-977-5763

JACKSON

Edna Livestock Auction

Where: Edna

Phone: 361-782-7666

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

JASPER

Kirbyville Auction Barn

Where: Kirbyville Phone: 409-423-2612

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Casey Jones, 409-423-0685

JIM WELLS

Gulf Coast Livestock Market

Where: Alice

Phone: 361-664-4395

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Ramiro Garcia, 361-460-0008

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

JOHNSON

Johnson County Cattle Auction

Where: Cleburne

Phone: 817-556-9090

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

KARNES

Karnes City Auction

Where: Karnes City Phone: 830-780-3382

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

Karnes County Livestock Exchange

Where: Kenedy Phone: 830-583-2574

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LAMAR

Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

Where: Paris

Phone: 903-784-2238

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

Paris Livestock Auction

Where: Paris Phone: 903-739-2575

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Lana Caldwell, 903-908-0530

LAMPASAS

Lampasas Cattle Auction

Where: Lampasas

Phone: 512-556-3611

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

LAVACA

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

Where: Hallettsville Phone: 361-798-4336

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LEE

Giddings Livestock Comm.

Where: Giddings

Phone: 979-542-2274

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Lexington Livestock Comm.

Where: Lexington Phone: 979-773-2922

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

LEON

Buffalo Livestock Comm.

Where: Buffalo Phone: 903-322-4940

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Robert Ware, 903-388-5365

LIBERTY

Raywood Livestock Market

Where: Raywood Phone: 936-587-4941

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

LIMESTONE

Groesbeck Auction & Livestock

Where: Groesbeck Phone: 254-729-3277

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

LIVE OAK

Live Oak Livestock Auction

Where: Three Rivers Phone: 361-786-2553

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

LUBBOCK

Lubbock Stockyards

Where: Lubbock Phone: 806-745-3383

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: J.E. Stone, 806-777-4396

MASON

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: Mason Phone: 325-347-6361

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

MCLENNAN

Waco Stockyards

Where: Waco Phone: 254-753-3191

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

West Auction

Where: West Phone: 254-826-3725

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

MEDINA

Union Comm.

Where: Hondo Phone: 830-741-8061, Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

MILAM

Milam County Livestock Auction

Where: Cameron Phone: 254-697-6697

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Morgan Wendland, 512-632-9366

NACOGDOCHES

Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange

Where: Nacogdoches Phone: 936-564-8661

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

NAVARRO

Corsicana Livestock Market

Where: Corsicana Phone: 903-872-1631

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

PANOLA

Panola Livestock

Where: Carthage Phone: 903-693-6361

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Lori Blankenship, 936-234-3441

POLK

Livingston Livestock Exchange

Where: Livingston Phone: 936-327-4917

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

POTTER

Amarillo Livestock Auction

Where: Amarillo

Phone: 806-373-7464

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

Lonestar Stockyards

Where: Amarillo Phone: 806-677-0777

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

RAINS

Emory Livestock Auction

Where: Emory Phone: 903-473-2512

Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

ROBERTSON

Calvert Livestock Co.

Where: Calvert Phone: 979-364-2829

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

RUSK

Hunt Livestock Exchange

Where: Henderson

Phone: 903-657-2690

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Samuel Steadman, 318-617-1141

SAN SABA

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: San Saba Phone: 325-372-5159

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: David Munden, 325-456-7253

SHELBY

Center Auction Co.

Where: Center Phone: 936-598-4395

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

STARR

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Rio Grande City Phone: 956-437-1988

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

SWISHER

Tulia Livestock Auction

Where: Tulia Phone: 806-995-4184

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

TAYLOR

Abilene Auction

Where: Abilene Phone: 325-673-7865

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

TITUS

Stone Livestock Comm.

Where: Mt. Pleasant Phone: 903-575-9099

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

TOM GREEN

Producers Livestock Auction

Where: San Angelo

Phone: 325-653-3371

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

UVALDE

Southwest Livestock Exchange

Where: Uvalde Phone: 830-278-5621

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

VAN ZANDT

Mort Livestock Exchange

Where: Canton Phone: 903-287-6386

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Van Zandt Comm. Co.

Where: Wills Point Phone: 903-872-2117

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

WASHINGTON

Brenham Livestock Auction

Where: Brenham Phone: 979-836-3621

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

WHARTON

El Campo Livestock Co.

Where: El Campo Phone: 979-543-2703

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Wharton Livestock Auction

Where: Wharton Phone: 979-532-3660

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: JoGayle Stavena, 979-332-2186

WICHITA

Wichita Livestock Sales

Where: Wichita Falls Phone: 940-541-2222

Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

WILBARGER

Vernon Livestock Market LLC

Where: Vernon Phone: 940-552-6000

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Larry Lee, 940-886-6746

WISE

Decatur Livestock Market

Where: Decatur Phone: 940-627-5599

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

WOOD

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: Winnsboro Phone: 903-365-2201

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

YOUNG

Graham Livestock Comm. LLC

Where: Graham Phone: 940-549-0078

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

OCTOBER

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

Isa Cattle Co.: 61st Bull Sale

Where: San Angelo When: 10 a.m.

Heart of Texas Special Replacement Female Sale

Where: Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. When: 12 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 3

Express Ranches: Annual Fall Bull & Commercial Female Sale

Where: Yukon, Oklahoma When: 11 a.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: First Financial Pavilion, San Angelo When: 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

Halfmann-Beckton Red Angus Sale

Where: Halfmann Land & Livestock, Miles When: 1 p.m

TSCRA Ranch GatheringEducational Series

Where: Briggs Ranches, Victoria When: 4 p.m

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

Dudley Bros.: 61st Anniversary Bull Sale

Where: Comanche When: 12 p.m.

Bayou Creek Ranch: Production Sale

Where: Jacksboro When: 1 p.m.

TSCRA Ranch GatheringEducational Series

Where: Priefert Headquarters, Mount Pleasant When: 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 11

25th Annual Production Sale

Where: Powell Herefords, Fort McKavett When: 11:30 a.m.

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton When: 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 11 -

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

R.A. Brown Ranch: 48th Annual Bull Sale

Where: Throckmorton When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13

Special Bull Offering

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 16

Express Ranches: Annual Hereford Sale

Where: Yukon, Oklahoma When: 11 a.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 18

Ranching 101: Finding the Right Equipment

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Vista Oaks Event Center, Fredericksburg When: 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19

9th Annual Hill Country Youth Heifer Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 11 a.m.

Lone Star Fall Bull & Female Sale

Where: Cooke County Fairgrounds, Gainesville When: 12 p.m.

Thomas Charolais: Bull Sale

Where: Raymondville

When: 1 p.m.

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum, Amarillo When: 5:30 p.m.

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Houston Polo Club, Houston

When: 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21

W4 Ranch: Fall Production Sale

Where: Morgan

When: 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 22

44 Farms: Fall Bull Sale

Where: Cameron

When: 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

Weaned Calf Sale

Where: Navasota Livestock Auction Co., Navasota When: 10 a.m.

Texas Hereford Fall Classic Sale

Where: Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo When: 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27FRIDAY, OCT. 28

19th Annual Holt Cat Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management

Where: King Ranch Institute, Kingsville

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

Fall “Best of the Best” Replacement Female Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

7P Ranch: 47th Annual Production Sale

Where: Winona When: 12 p.m.

South Texas Hereford Association Fall Sale

Where: Beeville Livestock Comm., Beeville When: 12 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 31

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason When: 10 a.m.

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Bayer Environmental Sciences

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Cattle Max Inc.

Cattle Raisers Insurance

Charles S. Middleton

Cole & Associates

Coates Ranch Co.

Collier Farms

Cox Concrete Products

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W. Kinsel

John Martin Ranches

Johnson Cattle Marketing

Jordan Cattle Auction

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Filegonia Cattle Co.

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Gardiner Angus Ranch

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Hall and Hall

Halfmann Land & Livestock

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Gracing the cover 100 years ago was this scene — a bunch of J.A. yearling steers sold by the Estate of Mrs. C. Adair, of Palo Duro, to H.B. Price, of Reading, Kansas.

Also reported was news from the 1922 State Fair of Texas and the impressive showing among the beef breeds: Angus, Herefords and Shorthorns.

“The show was rich in merit and Texas stuff stood right at the top of the list in competition with some of the best quality that the corn belt had to offer,” the article read.

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Special Bull Offerings

Inconjunctionwithourregularsale. Bullswillsellat10am. Bullswillbefertilitytested, meettrichrequirements,andreadytogotowork.

Thursday,Oct.13@10:00a.m.–SanSaba

Featuring Martin Bruni Cattle & Hidden Oaks Ranch Herefords & Simmons Charolais 15 Brangus, 20 Herefords &

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