THE INDUSTRY CHASED NUMBERS. WE NEVER FORGOT THE COW.
TJB VELVET 978G
GHGF LANDON L706
Four sons sired by DBRG RIPTIDE 930G and CTR NET RETURN.
The first sons of the $60,000 GHGF LANDON L706 to be offered.
TJB ANISSA 965G
TJB ANISSA 954G
Offering a maternal brother to the 2025 high selling bull, TJB ABERCROMBIE 4136M sired by GHGF LANDON L706.
Six sons out of TJB ANISSA 954G, sired by CTR Net Return, Kessinger & 417 Justice—one of the final opportunities to own a 954G son.
BUILT FOR MORE THAN A SPREADSHEET.
BULL SALE XV • 11.07.26
Selling 65 Bulls & 20 Commercial Open Heifers 455 BROTHERTON LANE • CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707 TODD BICKETT, DVM: (423) 667-3799 • TODD@BICKETTGENETICS.COM CODY MADDOX: (423) 802-8347 • CODY@BICKETTGENETICS.COM VISIT TJBGELBVIEH.COM FOR CATALOG REQUESTS AND THE LATEST UPDATES
ECONOMICS COL U MNISTS 09 Allan Bryant President's Thoughts 10 Jonathan Shell Commissioner's Corner 12 Dave Maples Thoughts from Dave 32 Dr. Michelle Arnold Preparing for Weaning and Beyond 44 Chris Teutsch Naturally Occurring Warm-Season Grasses: The Good, Bad and Ugly 76 Les Anderson Pregnancy Determination: Worth Every Penny
FE AT URE STORIES 20 Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Welcomes Three New Interns 22 American Simmental Association Honors Doug Parke with Lifetime Promoter Award 28 A Plan Makes All the Difference 36 Market Concerns Mount as We Move into Fall 38 October 1 Webinar Addresses Asian Longhorned Ticks For Kentucky Livestock Producers 40 The Escape 42 Beef Cow Herd Has Continued to Contract 48 Tobacco Update and Outlook 50 Better Profits, Tighter Cash: KFBM Farms Continue to Face Liquidity Pressure 52 When Weather Forces the Sale: Two Tax Rules Producers Should Know 56 Kentucky Agricultural Tax Exemption Numbers 58 Overgrazed Pastures, Cattle Profitability, and Golf 63 Obituary: John Hartman Ellegood 14 County News 24 Legislative Update 61 Membership 64 Kentucky Beef Council 66 Kentucky Beef Network 74 Calendar of Events & Ad Index 75 Classifieds
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W W W. K N O L L C R E S T FA R M . C O M
OAK HOLLOW ANGUS YEARLING BULLS
LOT
ID
AAA
NAME
SIRE
CED
BW
WW
1
2N18
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OAK HOLLOW 2N18 of 4H18 1H77
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-.3
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YW
TEAT UDDR
FL
$EN
$M
$C
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2
2N27
*21430179
OAK HOLLOW 2N27 of 4H20 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+3
3
2N28
*21430180
OAK HOLLOW 2N28 of 4J06 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
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4
2N17
*21432507
OAK HOLLOW 2N17 of 1074 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+5
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+91 +313
-.3
5
2N13
*21438168
OAK HOLLOW 2N13 of 3487 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+10
6
2N30
*21430155
OAK HOLLOW 2N30 of 3004 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
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+2
7
2599
*21438154
OAK HOLLOW 2599 of 3025 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
8
2N35
*21430162
OAK HOLLOW 2N35 of 4H75 2K24
*OAK HOLLOW 2K24 of 4H66 1H77
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9
2N46
*21430172
OAK HOLLOW 2N46 of 4J28 2L24
*Oak Hollow Outpost 2L24
+2 +2.3 +66 +119 +.14 +.50 +1.10 -7
+96 +306
10
2N40
*21430170
OAK HOLLOW 2N40 of 4J02 2L24
*Oak Hollow Outpost 2L24
+10
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11
2595
+*21342736
OAK HOLLOW 2595 of 279N 2293
*Oak Hollow Hallmark 2293
+14 -1.3 +65 +115 +.65 +.55 +1.22 +4 +133 +351
12
2N00
+*21344951
OAK HOLLOW 2N00 of 279N 2293
*Oak Hollow Hallmark 2293
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13
2594
+*21342022
OAK HOLLOW 2594 of 279N 2293
*Oak Hollow Hallmark 2293
+6 +3.3 +83 +129 +.65 +.53 +1.10 -8 +109 +306
14
2N10
*21430190
OAK HOLLOW 2N10 of 4K13 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
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+.4 +55 +100 +.97 +.80 +1.13
-2
+116 +373
15
2N29
*21430183
OAK HOLLOW 2N29 of 4K25 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+8
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16
2N36
*21430163
OAK HOLLOW 2N36 of 4K20 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+13
-1.1
+68 +105 +.26 +.27 +1.08 -1
+129 +342
17
2N11
*21430192
OAK HOLLOW 2N11 of 4K50 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+11 -2.5 +52 +92 +.59 +.51 +1.17 +9
+121 +329 +116 +318
18
2N58
*21438178
OAK HOLLOW 2N58 of 4K40 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+10
+.6 +65 +107 +.54 +.47 +1.20 -7
19
2N54
*21438175
OAK HOLLOW 2N54 of 4K32 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+5
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20
2N09
*21430189
OAK HOLLOW 2N09 of 4K33 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+17
-2.1 +60 +102 +.39 +.47 +1.10 -3 -.7
+107 +348
21
2N24
*21430176
OAK HOLLOW 2N24 of 4K38 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+17
22
2N22
*21434515
OAK HOLLOW 2N22 of 4K09 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+16 -3.8 +48 +77 +.90 +.79 +1.18 +3
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23
2N05
*21430184
OAK HOLLOW 2N05 of 4K12 2352
*Oak Hollow Woodwright 2352
+10
-.7
+50 +90 +.44 +.36 +1.07 +4
+94 +272
24
2N25
*21430177
OAK HOLLOW 2N25 of 2001 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+9
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+91 +347
25
2N15
*21432502
OAK HOLLOW 2N15 of D582 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+10
+.8 +77 +123 +.25 +.31 +1.01 -5 +100 +330
26
2N03
*21438161
OAK HOLLOW 2N03 of 3G40 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+11
+.3 +66 +106 +.28 +.32 +1.18
-1
+97 +324
27
2N48
*21438173
OAK HOLLOW 2N48 of 3920 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+12
-.1
+66 +111 +.72 +.66 +1.16 -15
+96 +306
28
2N20
*21434510
OAK HOLLOW 2N20 of 3F43 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+12
+.2
+51 +85 +.66 +.66 +1.23 +6 +109 +293
29
2N57
*21438177
OAK HOLLOW 2N57 of 4H70 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+10 +1.0 +66 +106 +.40 +.45 +1.15 -17 +102 +289
30
2N47
*21430173
OAK HOLLOW 2N47 of C172 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+11
+.9 +63 +105 +.34 +.37 +1.12
-5
+91 +270
31
2N21
*21434514
OAK HOLLOW 2N21 of 3F51 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+12
-.6
+63 +108 +.42 +.53 +1.18 -25 +78 +267
32
2N26
*21430178
OAK HOLLOW 2N26 of 4H19 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+14
-.2
+58 +89 +.21 +.19 +1.14 +4
+98 +269
33
2N06
*21430185
OAK HOLLOW 2N06 of 7715 8128
Woodall 8128 356 566
+6
+2.1 +61 +98 +.26 +.19 +1.12 -17
+85 +228
34
2N01
+*21481260
OAK HOLLOW 2N01 of 2542 7709
Oak Hollow 7709 of 1318 1118
35
2N02
*21438159
OAK HOLLOW 2N02 of 4H80 1722
*OAK HOLLOW 1722 of 3536 1439
+8
-.6
36
2N12
*21438164
OAK HOLLOW 2N12 of 4080 1722
*OAK HOLLOW 1722 of 3536 1439
+5
+.6 +67 +114 +.56 +.62 +1.06 -17
+84 +281
37
2N16
*21432505
OAK HOLLOW 2N16 of 4092 1722
*OAK HOLLOW 1722 of 3536 1439
+9
-.3
+97 +233
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2026 OCT. 16 - OCT. 26 Bulls available for viewing and bidding on DVAuction.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2026 2:00 PM Cattle penned in small lots for viewing 4:30 PM Sale Order Established 5:00 PM 13th Annual Oak Hollow Angus Fall Sale
+66 +102 +.40 +.48 +1.17 +15 +132 +292 +60 +102 +.36 +.42 +1.16 +6
DIRECTIONS TO: 1955 Rocky Hill Road Take Interstate 65 to Exit 38 (Smiths Grove) At Interstate 65, take Highway 101 North 1 Mile Take a right on 6th Street 6th Street turns into Rocky Hill Rd. In 0.9 miles continue left on Rocky Hill Road In 0.4 miles continue right on Rocky Hill Road In 0.6 miles the entrance is on your right: 1955 Rocky Hill Road
CONTACT Spring-calving bred heifers are available now.
+15 -2.4 +43 +70 +.49 +.50 +1.15 +22 +101 +220
Kenneth D. Lowe (270) 202-7186 Joe K. Lowe joe.lowe@icloud.com (270) 202-4399
Top 35% of Breed
OAK HOLLOW ANGUS COMING TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS
Lot
TAG
AAA
NAME
SIRE
CED
BW
FL
$EN
$M
38
2502
*21239571
OAK HOLLOW 2502 of 4322 F161
+*K C F Bennett Limestone
+15
-1.8 +66 +115 +.58 +.43 +1.11
WW
YW
TEAT UDDR
-3
+90 +362
$C
39
2536
*21239569
OAK HOLLOW 2536 of 4306 F161
+*K C F Bennett Limestone
+14
+.1
40
2515
*21239585
OAK HOLLOW 2515 of 4349 F161
+*K C F Bennett Limestone
+15
-1.3 +80 +142 +.28 +.38 +1.00 -26 +82 +350
+71 +123 +1.06 +.78 +1.17 -20 +116 +353
41
2534
*21239595
OAK HOLLOW 2534 of 4303 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+9
+1.0 +72 +123 +.62 +.55 +1.14 +5 +130 +348 +2.1 +84 +150 +.64 +.51 +1.15 -26 +101 +337
42
2518
*21239573
OAK HOLLOW 2518 of 4335 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+4
43
2544
*21239593
OAK HOLLOW 2544 of 4354 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+18 -3.3 +53 +94 +.78 +.59 +1.11
44
2522
*21239596
OAK HOLLOW 2522 of 4331 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+8
45
2530
*21239583
OAK HOLLOW 2530 of 4312 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+11
-1.1
46
2526
*21239587
OAK HOLLOW 2526 of 4368 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+9
-1.5 +55 +104 +.92 +.69 +1.16 -6 +105 +266
+7
+111 +291
+.5 +76 +143 +.69 +.49 +1.04 -33 +74 +287 +76 +119 +.70 +.61 +1.05 -1 -8
+111 +277
47
2533
*21239581
OAK HOLLOW 2533 of 4L03 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+12 -1.9 +57 +100 +.72 +.63 +1.12
48
2511
*21239580
OAK HOLLOW 2511 of 4L00 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+19 -4.1 +54 +91 +1.06 +.87 +1.21 +16 +129 +302
+98 +252
49
2524
*21239597
OAK HOLLOW 2524 of 4L02 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+12
-.6
50
2563
*21239608
OAK HOLLOW 2563 of 4L13 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+11
-1.2 +58 +98 +.80 +.65 +1.10
51
2578
*21239601
OAK HOLLOW 2578 of 4315 2138
*OAK HOLLOW 2138 of 3731 1934
+16 -3.9 +40 +71 +.90 +.70 +1.20 +13 +114 +240
52
2572
*21239659
OAK HOLLOW 2572 of 4268 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+11
53
2504
*21239575
OAK HOLLOW 2504 of 4341 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+7
+.7 +67 +119 +.66 +.57 +1.03 -4
54
2587
*21246199
OAK HOLLOW 2587 of 4K01 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+5
+.4 +76 +131 +.85 +.78 +1.17 -14 +112 +331 +1.3 +66 +121 +.38 +.33 +1.12
+71 +128 +.92 +.77 +1.10 -15 +117 +301 -1
+106 +253
+.6 +69 +122 +.75 +.58 +1.19 -18 +99 +377 +90 +353
55
2588
*21246200
OAK HOLLOW 2588 of 4283 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+2
-8
+101 +336
56
2566
*21239658
OAK HOLLOW 2566 of 4233 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+10 +1.6 +68 +110 +.39 +.52 +1.05 -12
+76 +251
57
2543
*21241974
Oak Hollow 2543 of 4377 K090
*A A R Midas
+11
-1.5 +64 +104 +.56 +.45 +1.23 -9 +124 +311
+5
58
2575
*21239665
OAK HOLLOW 2575 of 4237 1H77
+*4 Sons Plus One 1H77
+1.4 +76 +137 +.33 +.40 +1.10 -17
+87 +288
59
2580
*21239604
OAK HOLLOW 2580 of 4338 J394
*K C F Bennett Steadfast J394
+10 +1.0 +78 +130 +.30 +.41 +1.14 -11
+118 +340
60
2561
*21239600
OAK HOLLOW 2561 of 4301 J394
*K C F Bennett Steadfast J394
+15
-1.2 +76 +125 +.28 +.38 +1.15 +9 +122 +324
61
2574
*21239598
OAK HOLLOW 2574 of 4300 2J47
*OAK HOLLOW 2J47 of E667 F161
+11
-1.4 +61 +111 +.95 +.77 +1.16 -9
62
2586
*21239603
OAK HOLLOW 2586 of 4334 2J47
*OAK HOLLOW 2J47 of E667 F161
+8
+1.4 +70 +128 +.79 +.69 +1.06 -12 +103 +263
+111 +302
63
2568
*21239606
OAK HOLLOW 2568 of 4375 2J64
*OAK HOLLOW 2J64 of E464 F161
+17
-2.1 +63 +113 +.74 +.56 +1.03 -7
+82 +310
64
2520
*21239594
OAK HOLLOW 2520 of 4302 2293
*Oak Hollow Hallmark 2293
+11
+.5 +78 +123 +.68 +.53 +1.08 -2
+126 +300
65
2539
*21241977
OAK HOLLOW 2539 of 4304 F028
#*Tehama Patriarch F028
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-5 +103 +264
66
2582
*21239668
OAK HOLLOW 2582 of 4259 K987
*Yon High Tide K987
+11
-.9
-1
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67
2589
*21239669
OAK HOLLOW 2589 of 4263 K987
*Yon High Tide K987
+12
-1.3 +58 +96 +.78 +.66 +1.03 +7
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OAK HOLLOW BULL AVERAGE EPDS CED
BW
WW
YW
TEAT
UDDR
FL
$EN
$M
$C
+10
-.2
+64
+109
+.61
+.54
+1.12
-4
+104
+304
AAA NON-PARENT BULL AVERAGE EPDS CED
BW
WW
YW
TEAT
UDDR
FL
$EN
$M
$C
+7
+1.2
+69
+122
+.55
+.54
+1.07
-18
+68
+275
13 TH AN N UAL FALL B U LL SALE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2026 5:00 PM CDT • SMITHS GROVE, KY
SCAN TO VIEW THE COMPLETE BULL LIST October • Cow Country • 7
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
REGIONAL DIRECTORS:
President ALLAN BRYANT Eminence President Elect DANIEL HAYDEN Whitesville Vice President RYAN MILLER Campbellsville Treasurer KEN ADAMS Upton Past President RANDY WARNER Sharpsburg KCA Program Chairman ADAM CHUNGLO Harrodsburg KBC Chairman WAYNE ZOGLMANN Lewisport KBN Manager AMY WHITE Lexington Beef Solutions Manager* DANIEL HAYDEN Whitesville
KCA PAST PRESIDENTS:
REGION 1 Chris Milam, John Mark Brown, Dale Gold, Greg Roberson, Gary Woodall, Lincoln Pyle, Susan Zoglmann, Bill Plemmons, Kenton Howard, Britny Williams, Conner Williams REGION 2 Bryan Manion, Joe Lowe, Allison Nissley, Rayetta Boone, Sammy Boone, David Strater, Kelly Flanders, Andy Joe Moore, Adam Thomas, AJ Mitchell, Jonathan Murley, Kenneth Green, Robert Siddens, Josh Morris, Joe Mike Moore, Amy Cecil REGION 3 Amanda Hall, Nathan Lawson, Allen Phillips, Stacey Burkhardt, John David Yount, Lincoln Clifford, Abbey Biddle, Ben Tinsley, Crystal Harrod, Phillip Douglas, Tanya Wilson, Craig Retzlaff REGION 4 Jodi Purvis, Brad Reynolds, Chad Anglin, Phillip Stamm, Danielle Harmon, Brandy Graves, Kelsey Cooper, Bruce Witt, Ronnie Lowe, Logan Carter, Jason Crowe, Rob Amburgey REGION 5 Phillip Reese, Cary King, John Settles, Natalie Wesley, Brandon Kelly, Freddie Harris, Brent Williams, Anne Bays, Tommy Glasscock, Josh Wethington, Arch Sebastian, Terry Mattingly
*ex officio
1972-73 Jere Caldwell† - Boyle
2004 Paul Napier† - Lincoln
1974-77 Smith T. Powell† - Lincoln
2005 Eddie Young - Washington
1978-79 Larry Lovell† - Union
2006 Greg Ritter† - Barren
1980-82 John Masters† - Fleming
2007 Don Pemberton - Christian
1983-85 Seldon Hail† - Laurel
2008 Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison
1986-87 Bob Vickery† - Wayne
2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian
1988 Glenn Mackie - Bourbon
2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby
1989 Dale Lovell† - Muhlenberg
2011 Greg Robey - Mercer
1990 Steve Henshaw† - Union
2012 Mike Bach - Bath
1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson
2013 Don Reynolds - Hart
1992 Glen Massengale† - Wayne
2014 Steve Downs - Marion
1993 Dell King - Christian
2015 Gary Woodall - Logan
1994 Kenneth Lowe - Warren
2016 David Lemaster - Clark
1995 Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe
2017 Chuck Crutcher - Hardin
1996 Harvey Mitchell - Mercer
2018 Bobby Foree - Henry
1997 Jim Naive† - Spencer
2019 Tim White - Fayette
1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan
2020 Steve Dunning† - Christian
1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren
2021 Chris Cooper - Madison
2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine
2022 Cary King - Mercer
2001 Larry Clay - Perry
2023 Andy Bishop - Nelson
2002 Jack Kimbrough† - Shelby
2024 Jeff Pettit - Webster
2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden
2025 Randy Warner - Bath Deceased
Executive Committee members in bold.
†
Meet Your 2026 KCA Board Philip Prater Fleming County Briefly tell us about your operation. Emeritus Professor, Veterinary Science, Morehead State University. Large Animal Instructor to Veterinary Technology students at MSU for 26 years. Why did you decide to run for state board?
Dave Maples Executive Vice President Carey Brown Chief Operating Officer Kenny Allen Beef Solutions Operations Manager Todd Brown Graphic Designer Bradon Burks KBC Director of Education Rachel Cain Membership and Communications Coordinator Amelia Carter KBC Director of Industry Relations Allison Cook KBC Southeast Regional Director of Nutrition Danny Coy Video Production Specialist
I was asked by Dave Maples to be ex officio member for MSU.
Jake Harrod KBN Program Coordinator
How many years have you served on the state board?
Debby Nichols National Advertising Sales, LAN
15+
Kelly Tucker KCA Collections & Compliance
What do you like the most about the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association?
Kelly Liver KBC Director of Communications Dan Miller KBN Industry Coordinator Katie Pratt Communications Manager Becky Thompson Director of Kentucky Beef Network Nikki Whitaker Director of Operations & Policy
Governmental advocacy for cattlemen. When you aren't taking care of your cows, what are you doing? Talking about bulls and my 3 granddaughters.
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8 • Cow Country • October
President's Thoughts Allan Bryant KCA President “As a beef producer, what would you tell Americans who are struggling to afford beef?” That was a question a reporter recently asked me. I took a long pause before saying anything. She noticed my hesitation and said, “You can email me your answer tomorrow.”
living raising cattle, fewer people enter the business, existing producers reduce their herds, and some eventually leave altogether. Rebuilding a cow herd is not something that happens overnight. It takes years, capital and confidence in the future.
My immediate response was going to be somewhat apologetic. But after thinking about it, I realized an apology wasn’t the answer. So, I gladly accepted her offer and took more time to reply.
There is another part of the story that deserves more attention: we have fewer cattle producers and less pastureland than we have had in generations.
As a beef producer, I understand that beef is expensive. I also understand that many families are struggling to put food on the table. We are consumers, too. We buy groceries, pay utility bills, purchase fuel and equipment, and face rising costs just like everyone else.
In Kentucky, we have lost approximately 29% of our pastureland over the past 20 years. That is land that once supported cattle, farm families and rural communities. Once productive agricultural land is converted to another use, rebuilding that production capacity is extremely difficult.
The difference is that when we sell our cattle, we are price takers, not price makers.
That leads to the next question: Has our tax policy contributed to the shortage of land available for cattle production?
There are many steps between the farm and the dinner table. Transportation, processing, packaging, distribution, labor, energy and retail costs all contribute to the price consumers ultimately pay. The price at the grocery store is not simply the result of what a farmer receives for a live animal.
I am grateful for the current federal estate tax exemption, but transferring a farm to the next generation can still create financial challenges. When land must be sold to meet tax or other financial obligations that agricultural operation can become smaller and less viable.
But we also need to ask: How did we get to the smallest U.S. cattle herd in 75 years?
Someone worked hard to acquire that land. Someone improved it, built fences, barns, ponds and working facilities, and cared for it with the hope of passing it on to the next generation. We should be just as committed to conserving productive agricultural land as we are to conserving our soil and water.
Drought across much of the country certainly played a role in reducing cattle numbers. But profitability—or the lack of it—has also been a major factor. When it becomes difficult to make a
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Commissioner's Corner Jonathan Shell Agriculture Commissioner There’s something special about October in Kentucky. October brings crisp, cool mornings, warm afternoon sunshine and some of the most beautiful fall foliage of the year. The outdoor beauty, comfortable temperatures and normally dry days make this time of year ideal for outdoor farm trips. It’s the perfect time to get out and experience agriculture, which is such an important part of Kentucky’s identity. Agritourism gives us an opportunity to do more than simply drive past a farm. It invites us to stop, explore and learn. It might mean visiting a pumpkin patch, picking apples, purchasing fresh produce directly from a farmer, touring a farm, enjoying a corn maze, attending a fall festival or simply taking the time to talk with the people who grow the food we eat. For families, agritourism can provide experiences that children remember for years. There is a difference between seeing a picture of a pumpkin and walking through a pumpkin patch searching for the perfect one. There’s a difference between buying a jar of honey at a store and meeting the beekeeper who produced it. Those experiences create connections, and those connections matter. Kentucky agriculture is about much more than crops and livestock. It is about families, traditions, hard work and a way of life that has been passed from one generation to the next. Agritourism allows Kentucky farmers to share that story with people from near and far.
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Thoughts From Dave Dave Maples Executive Vice President “Up the stairs, down the elevator.” I have started a collection of my favorite idioms or sayings, mainly around the cattle market. Over the past couple of weeks, the cattle market has been described like going slowly up the stairs then quickly down the elevator. Or how about this one: “dead cat bounce” or “The only thing worse than one packer is no packer.” After three Fridays with announcements from Washington trying to fix the cattle industry, I kind of liked this one from Milton Friedman, “If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there would be a shortage of sand.” The one that I liked and related to the most was from Dan Miller, “Try to trick a cow.” Cows are smart, and they know the best places to be or go. It has been a hard three weeks with all the Friday announcements from Washington. It looks like the U.S. is importing 300,000 metric tons of quota-free beef parts. This caused the market to go down fast, and my phone to ring quick. These imports appear to be intended to largely benefit Brazil. Most beef imports are used in food service, primarily for ground beef, and are unlikely to have any measurable impact on ground beef prices at your retail grocery. The president signed a new executive order Sept. 4 signaling the intent to revisit the continuous and controversial issue of mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL). Voluntary labeling is currently available through USDA’s updated “Product of USA” labeling standard. Just look at what the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association did when it developed Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef that is sold in over 200 Kroger stores. KCA was proactive and developed a label. Ironically, consumers would be unlikely to benefit much from the 300,000 metric tons of imported beef because most is used in food service (e.g. restaurants) and the proposed MCOOL law does not apply to beef in food service.
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I wish everyone understood that the MCOOL proposal does not include food service. Food service is where a big percentage of imported beef is sold. The other thing that we should remember is that the last time we had MCOOL, you, U.S. cattlemen, had to sign an affidavit (e.g. on the back of the receiving slip that you sign when you deliver cattle to the yards) stating that the animals that you were selling at the stockyard were born in the U.S. Just think of the cost and inconvenience to our livestock auction markets and order buyers if there is an animal that was born in Canada or Mexico. If the animal was born outside the U.S., the stockyards would have to have a process in place to manage these animals and the country of origin (beginning of the cost), then the order buyer (cost) would have to pass the information on to the feedlot and the feedlot (cost) to the packer then the packer (cost) to the retailer (cost) and then to the retail consumer. To be honest, what are the odds of this really happening? If you take time to read the details of MCOOL you are asking for a government regulation that puts the burden of proof on you to prove that the animal was born in the U.S. At the same time, the majority of imported beef does not require a label of origin because it is sold at the food service level. Think about this for a minute. As much as cattle move around in this country, it is very likely that the above scenario could happen. I called one of my Kentucky-based trucking buddies the other day, and he was in Aberdeen, South Dakota, hauling a load of cows back to Kentucky. It is very possible that one of those cows could have been from Canada. Last fall, my daughter and I bought a registered open heifer from a purebred sale that was held at Blue Grass Stockyards. When I got the registration papers back, we were the third person to own that heifer before she was ever bred. You would be surprised at how far and often these animals travel. I just hope the beef industry can stay out of the news for a while and that the midterm elections will be over soon.
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CALDWELL/LYON COUNTY NEWS Alana George The Caldwell/Lyon Cattlemen’s Association hosted a benefit tractor pull on Aug. 8 in Eddyville to raise money for their scholarship fund and for disaster relief funding. It was huge success! It was an outstanding turnout for both pullers and spectators. The association raised nearly $30,000 thanks to some phenomenal local sponsors. They hope this becomes an annual event.
LEWIS COUNTY NEWS Kim Sparks Members of the Lewis County Cattlemen's Association recently held their quarterly meeting at Rip's Farm Center in Tollesboro. We appreciate the Meadows Family for hosting, preparing and sponsoring our meeting. Rip's Farm Center is the backbone of agriculture in Lewis County and members appreciate all they do for our community. Thank you to Allan Bryant, current president of KCA, for speaking at our meeting. Pictured are Allan and his wife, Mary, (left holding the banner), Phillip Stamm, president of Lewis County Cattlemen's (right holding the banner) and members of our cattlemen's association. After the meeting, members toured the facility.
Peyton Riggs received a $500 Philip Konopka Memorial Scholarship presented by Lewis County Cattlemen’s Association President Phillip Stamm.
Brysen Taulbee also received a $500 Philip Konopka Memorial Scholarship. He is shown with President Phillip Stamm.
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MEADE COUNTY NEWS Alli Albarez The Meade County Cattleman’s Association partnered with the Midway Homemakers Club to provide food for the Meade County Ag Field Day held at Robert’s Family Farm and Redmon Family Farm on Aug. 7. At the Ag Field Day, producers received information on “Using Small Cereal Grains in a Hay Wrap System” by Jeff Lehmkuhler, “Forest Management” presented by Logan Nutt, “How Fescue Affects Your Cows’ Pregnancy” from Les Anderson, “Preventing/ Controlling Wildlife Damage to Crops” by Matt Springer, and “Assessing, Preventing, and Controlling Tomato Diseases” presented by Nicole Gauthier. All are University of Kentucky specialists. The Ag Field Day was implemented and planned by the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service and the Meade County Conservation District.
BARREN COUNTY NEWS Carol Spiegl The Barren County Cattlemen's Association’s August meeting was sponsored by CPC Commodities. Zach Debord and Jarrett Cockrill presented some great information on calf minerals and feeding. They also reminded everyone about CPC Field Day on Sept. 10. The Barren County Cattlemen's appreciates CPC for sponsoring our ribeye sandwich meal and the wonderful door prizes.
Barren County Cattlemen members with our sponsors. L-R: Mark Craine, Ken Wininger, Zach Debord and Jarrett Cockrill with CPC, Robert Siddens
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The Barren County Cattlemen's cooking crew was honored to once again grill ribeye sandwiches for Southern States Co-op in Glasgow’s customer appreciation lunch .
LOGAN COUNTY NEWS John Walpole On Sept. 12, the Logan County Cattlemen’s Association catered a meal for 175 people who attended the Logan County Farm Bureau Talent Show.
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Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Welcomes Three New Fall Interns Violet Fox is originally from Richmond, Virginia , and is a junior attending Eastern Kentucky University. She is currently interning with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association as a Kentucky Beef Network intern. She is majoring in business management with a concentration in leadership and organizational behavior and minoring in agriculture. Through her education, Violet hopes to build a career in the agriculture industry. She is actively involved in agriculture through raising a small number of feeder cattle and bottle calves. Her biggest aspiration is to eventually manage and operate her own feedlot and a dairy operation. She is passionate about pursuing her goals of becoming actively involved in and helping lead Kentucky’s agriculture industry.
Brooke Montgomery is originally from Taylorsville, and is a senior at the University of Kentucky. She is currently serving as the Kentucky Beef Council intern with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Brooke is majoring in animal science with a focus in production and enterprise. Through her education and experiences, Brooke hopes to pursue a career with an agricultural commodity organization, working in consumer and producer relations. She hopes to one day give back to the industry that has played such an important role in shaping who she is today. Brooke is actively involved on campus as a member of Sigma Alpha, Collegiate Farm Bureau and the Agribusiness Club. In addition, she serves as the operations manager for her family’s farm, Twin Plum Farm, where her deep love for the agriculture industry began. Brooke is passionate about giving back to agriculture and helping advance an industry that has given her so much.
Jayla Schrader is originally from Springfield, and is a senior at the University of Kentucky. She is currently working with the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association as their membership intern. She is majoring in agricultural economics and has a certificate in distillation, wine, and brewing. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in the agriculture industry to help strengthen and support Kentucky's agricultural community. Through her education, professional growth and advocacy she is passionate about evolving and supporting the future of agriculture. Through UK, she is actively involved with Sigma Alpha, Dairy Club, Agribusiness Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau.
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American Simmental Association Honors Doug Parke with Lifetime Promoter Award BOZEMAN, MT — The American Simmental Association (ASA) recently honored Doug Parke, Paris, Kentucky, with the Lifetime Promoter Award. Established in 2019, this award is given to individuals, families or businesses who make significant contributions to the promotion and advancement of SimGenetics and the American Simmental Association. Parke was recognized during ASA’s Fall Focus event, on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Bozeman, Montana. Parke attended his first Simmental sale in 1973, kicking off a long career fostering the growth of the breed. After receiving a degree in animal science from Eastern Kentucky University, Doug worked for Kieckhefer Simmentals. He went on to work for and with many influential breeders, including time as manager for Breck Ellison Simmentals. In this role, he was especially focused on advertising and promoting SimGenetics seedstock. Parke’s talent in advertising and promotion, combined with his experience as a herdsman for influential operations, led to the formation of DP Sales Management and DP Online Sales. Today, the business is operated by Doug, his wife, Debbie, their daughter, Holli, and her husband, Drew Hatmaker. At inperson events and through hosting online sales, DP Sales Management has been instrumental in the growth of the Simmental breed. Doug has held many leadership positions, including a term as chairman of the ASA board of trustees. He is a passionate supporter of the American Junior Simmental Association, rarely missing a National Classic. Founded in 1968, the American Simmental Association is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. ASA is committed to leveraging technology, education, and collaboration to accelerate genetic profitability for the beef industry. In keeping with its commitment, ASA, along with its partners, formed International Genetic Solutions — the world’s largest genetic evaluation of beef cattle. Learn more at www. simmental.org and internationalgeneticsolutions.com.
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90% qualify for Targeting the Brand specs for Certified Angus Beef, and over half those met the newly published specs for “Prime.”
Yon Saluda P58 / He sells as Lot 266
Yon Saluda x Yon Witch J91 (Yon Chattooga E46) S E LLI N G 3 FU L L B R OT H E R S TO YON SO U THER N R OC K
Our bull sale offering AVERAGE EPD/index ranking in comparison to the entire non-parent Angus bull population
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Yon Keystone P04 / He sells as Lot 269
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Basin Keystone 2021 x Yon Sarah D668 (Discovery 2240)
Continental US with $8000 purchase
Kevin, Lydia, Sally, Drake & Corbin (803) 685-5048 Ridge Spring, South Carolina
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Graduate Students Encouraged to Apply for W.D. Farr Scholarship CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Sept. 1, 2026) – For 20 years, the W.D. Farr Scholarship has created a legacy of helping graduate students pursue careers in meat science, animal science and related fields. Applications are now being accepted for the final year of the program. The scholarship honors the successful career of the late W.D. Farr, a third-generation Coloradan, pioneer rancher, statesman and banker who was known for his extraordinary vision. Established in 2007 by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF), the scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students committed to advancing the beef industry. Two $15,000 grants will be awarded to graduate students who demonstrate superior achievement in academics and leadership. Previous scholarship recipients recognize that the program not only benefits their work but also the entire industry. Eligible students must apply online by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of applicant’s goals and experience, a short essay, statement of belief in the industry, as well as a review of the applicant’s graduate research and three letters of recommendation by Oct. 9, 2026. The 2026 scholarship recipients will be recognized at CattleCon 2027, Feb. 2-4, in Nashville, Tennessee. Farr’s dedication to improving agriculture, livestock and water development resulted in significant changes in farming methods that have influenced the practices of ranchers and farmers throughout the nation. Farr was the first president of the NCF and served as president of the American National Cattlemen’s Association, which would later become the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
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(NCBA). Farr died at age 97 in August 2007.
expanding opportunities for midsize and regional cattle processors.
The NCF advances the future of the beef industry by assisting in the education of the next generation of beef industry professionals. For more information and to apply for the scholarship, visit www. nationalcattlemensfoundation.org.
America’s farmers and ranchers know how to produce safe, highquality beef. American consumers trust the beef we produce. Washington needs to stop trying to manage the cattle business and let the market work.
NCBA Opposes Any Effort that Weakens Food Safety
NCBA Statement on Tyson Foods’ Joslin Plant Closure & Facility Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C., (August 28, 2026) – NCBA strongly supports increasing competition in the cattle markets and creating more opportunities for small and regional beef processors. We also support eliminating unnecessary regulations that make it harder for those businesses to compete. However, weakening federal meat inspection and food safety standards, as President Trump has suggested, is not the answer. For generations, cattle producers have invested in building consumer confidence in American beef and creating the gold standard of food safety systems. Putting that trust at risk in pursuit of a short-term political solution would be a serious mistake. Beef sold to American consumers should continue to meet rigorous, science-based food safety and inspection standards, regardless of the size of the processor. In just the past week, cattle producers have faced government intervention aimed at increasing foreign beef imports at prices below current levels. Now we are faced with another proposal aimed at changing how beef is processed. Constant government interference creates uncertainty for producers making long-term decisions about their businesses and the future of the cattle herd. If the administration wants to help cattle producers, it should focus on reducing legitimate regulatory burdens, lowering fuel and fertilizer prices, protecting the U.S. cattle herd from foreign animal disease, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2026) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall issued the following statement in response to Tyson Foods’ announced closure of its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, and additional restructuring efforts: “NCBA is troubled by the closure of the Joslin beef processing facility. For many years, the plant has played a vital role in the Midwest beef supply chain, and its closure will significantly impact cattle producers, employees and rural communities across the region. We encourage Tyson to work closely with its longstanding customers to identify alternative marketing opportunities for their cattle. “Tyson Foods’ Pasco, Washington, beef processing facility is also critical for cattle producers in the Northwest, and we appreciate the company’s commitment to seek a buyer rather than pursuing an outright closure. “These decisions underscore the significant challenges that historically-low cattle inventories continue to create across the beef cattle industry. While we are disappointed by these developments, they also reinforce the importance of rebuilding the nation’s cow herd and maintaining adequate processing capacity to support cattle producers, strengthen market opportunities and ensure a resilient beef supply chain for the future.”
SELLING 150 HEAD! Every Three-Year-Old Female Sells! Spring Pairs | Fall Pairs ET Heifers | Donors
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Sire: *DB Iconic G95 • Dam: *Ingram Emblynette 0103 Bred to calve February 13, 2027 to Connealy Scotchman.
Sire: Koupals B & B Knockout 9080 • Dam: #+B&B Erica 7073 Bred to calve March 16, 2027 to Connealy Scotchman.
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Sire: +*WHITESTONE • Dam: Whitestone Lassie R210 Bred to calve February 14, 2027 to Connealy Scotchman.
Sire: +*WHITESTONE • Dam: +*Whitestone Marcia 1020 Bred to calve January 25, 2027 to Connealy Scotchman.
WHITESTONE MARCIA 3178
WHITESTONE LASSIE 3137 WHITESTONE EMBLYNETTE 3079
Aldie, Virginia
WHITESTONE ERICA T158
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A Plan Makes All the Difference Gene Copenhaver NCBA President One of the best things we can do as a service to the cattle industry is to ensure the next generation can carry it forward. While succession planning is often one of the most difficult conversations farm and ranch families face, it is also one of the most important. These discussions can be especially challenging for families whose roots run deep on the same land and livestock across generations. I understand. I’m the fifth generation on my family’s cattle farm in Virginia. Without those difficult conversations, I could not have raised my children on the farm and watched my grandchildren enjoy this lifestyle as well. I’ve been through transition planning with my own children, so I know it is uncomfortable. My son, Will, helps me manage the farm and make business decisions. He will be able to seamlessly take over one day — along with his siblings if they want to return to the operation — because we have already begun the transition process. I had a long career as an ag lender, and I did financing for a lot of legacy farms. I saw my share of families who never shared the books with the incoming generation of owners. Those operations were faced with preventable challenges when the primary manager passed away, and the loss was compounded by the burden the operation became. I saw plenty who did it right, too. Those were the people who met with their financial advisors and legal consultants
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to build frameworks to transition the operation into new hands. They also shared their institutional knowledge with their kids and grandkids to instill confidence in them as they take over the farm. Passing along wisdom, both failures and successes, is just as valuable as passing on land and cattle. We owe it to our loved ones to give them the tools to succeed as cattlemen and women.
This resource is one of the ways NCBA is supporting the next generation of cattle producers and industry leaders. NCBA is providing producers with resources, tools and expert insight so we can complete the transition process confidently and before a crisis. Without preparation, we risk losing a lifetime of hard work and leaving our loved ones with a burden.
Multi-generational operations are vital to our industry, but we also need to assist first-generation farmers and ranchers. In my career, I helped many eager and talented beginning producers access the capital they needed to start an operation. Meanwhile, there are plenty of producers looking to retire who have a lifetime of knowledge to share. We can create pathways for young producers by connecting these generations through mentorship and transition opportunities. Sometimes, succession planning happens outside the family to give passionate young cattlemen and women a chance to succeed.
The cattle business is built on strong people and communities, and it’s our responsibility to make sure the next generations carry that forward. Our industry needs young cattlemen and women who are equipped to become owners, managers and leaders.
Every operation is unique, but I have learned that having a plan makes all the difference. That’s why NCBA is focused on giving producers practical tools to get started. This summer, NCBA launched an online learning module that guides families through the steps of transition and helps them tailor a plan to their operation and goals. It is accompanied by a workbook producers can use to assess where they are and develop a plan that is adaptable as the operation evolves.
The future of our industry depends on successful family transition. With 95% of U.S. farms and ranches remaining family-owned, agriculture depends on empowering young producers to continue their family legacies. Using tools like NCBA’s new online module and workbook, we can secure business continuity and reduce stress for our families. Our operations are going to undergo a transition at some point, whether we are ready for it or not, so let’s be proactive and implement structured plans. I encourage you to complete the module on NCBA.org, even if you have already started transitioning the farm or ranch. Use the workbook to evaluate your succession plan or as the foundation to create one. I know these conversations can be difficult, but the best gift we can give our children is a clear path forward.
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The $500,000 valued full brother to Southall Donna 614.
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SOUTHALL DONNA 614 TOP 1% $M – Reg. 21623453
SIRE: Coleman Glacier 041 DAM: Coleman Donna 0153 – A full sister to the $500,000 valued Coleman Avalanche 487 will highlight this inaugural event. She is also a maternal sister to the $300,000 valued Coleman Below Zero 2106.
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NOV. 6 MATERNAL SOLUTIONS 12:30 pm Held at Bucksnort Ranch COLEMAN ROCK 7200
The $480,000 full brother to Coleman Donna 7201.
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COLEMAN DONNA 7201 TOP 1% $M – Reg. 19107939
SIRE: OCC Juneau 807J DAM: Coleman Donna 714 – A Pathfinder full sister to the $480,000 valued Coleman Rock 7200 that is a direct daughter of the breed legend, Coleman Donna 714. She is the mother of Southall Zero Tolerance 6256, a featured herd bull in the Southall program.
Sam Lynch | Jimmy Armstrong 3370 Southall Road Franklin, TN 37064 931.224.2772 Jimmy’s Cell
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SHE SELLS! SOUTHALL DONNA 521 TOP 4% $M –
Reg. 21623457 SIRE: Coleman Rock 7200 DAM: Coleman Donna 7386
SHE SELLS! SOUTHALL DONNA 405 TOP 2 % $M –
Reg. 21369174 SIRE: Coleman Glacier 041 DAM: Coleman Donna 8146.
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Preparing for Weaning and Beyond Michelle Arnold DVM-Ruminant Extension Veterinarian (UKVDL) Preconditioning programs for feeder cattle have long been recognized by the beef industry as a way for cow-calf operators to add value to their calves. These programs prepare the calf for the known stressors ahead associated with the weaning period that put calves at a higher risk for bronchopneumonia, also known as Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). Most preconditioning programs recommend starting calf vaccinations three weeks prior to weaning because it allows sufficient time to develop protection before natural exposure to the BRD “bugs.” At minimum, preconditioning vaccination programs require two rounds of respiratory viral vaccine (at least one must be modified-live vaccine or “MLV”), two rounds of Clostridial (blackleg) vaccinations, and a Mannheimia haemolytica bacterin/ toxoid (“Pasteurella” shot). In addition, calves need to be dewormed, bull calves castrated and healed, heifers guaranteed not pregnant, and all calves weaned a minimum of 45-60 days. Some programs require producers to use vaccines and dewormers manufactured by only one pharmaceutical company. Weaned calves are expected to know how to eat from a feed bunk and drink from a fountain or tank but should not be over-conditioned or “fleshy.” Buyers prefer weaned calves that have been properly fed and with documented and verified vaccinations and parasite control, compared to similar quality non-vaccinated and non-weaned calves, which can translate to price premiums that vary depending on the market that day. Additional information on weaning considerations can be found in the extension fact sheet ID-258 Weaning Beef Calves at publications.mgcafe.uky. edu/sites/publications.ca.uky.edu/files/ ID258.pdf. Properly vaccinating calves before weaning cannot be emphasized enough when it comes to health. Disease prevention, especially BRD, is far more effective and less expensive than treatment but it requires the protective antibodies to be in place before leaving the farm and before the inevitable exposure to the respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens that cause disease. “Stress” is a known factor that negatively affects a 32 • Cow Country • October
calf’s immune system and plays just as important a role in disease development as the infectious organisms. However, research has shown that there are two distinct types of stress; acute (shortterm) lasting less than 24 hours and chronic (long-term) lasting 24 hours or more. Acute stress is considered beneficial because it ramps up the immune system and increases resistance to infection and response to vaccines. Conversely, chronic stress causes immune dysfunction due in part to the excess production of cortisol which reduces the ability of white blood cells to defend the lungs. Vaccinating prior to weaning is a good example of acute stress; the calves are in a familiar place without additional stressors which allows them to effectively respond and develop protective immunity. Weaning (complete separation from the dam) is considered the most stressful event in a calf’s life and is not the time to vaccinate and expect a protective immune response. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) veterinary website echoes the need to vaccinate healthy animals; it specifically states that licensed cattle vaccines “… are typically shown to be effective in healthy animals. A protective immune response may not be elicited if animals are incubating an infectious disease, are malnourished or parasitized, are stressed due to shipment or environmental conditions, are otherwise immunocompromised, or the vaccine is not administered in accordance with label directions.” See www. aphis.usda.gov/veterinary-biologics/ licensed-products. Although we live in an age with state-ofthe-art cattle respiratory vaccines and potent antibiotics specifically formulated for bronchopneumonia, BRD sickness and death rates continue to climb year after year. Understandably, there is little incentive for a producer with a small herd to implement a preconditioning program, especially if the bull is out year-round and calves are of various ages and weights. But these calves will eventually leave the farm and many of them will enter stocker or backgrounder operations as “high risk calves” because they are lightweight, unweaned (or weaned on the trailer on the way to the
yards), never or poorly vaccinated and most are trace mineral deficient. It is estimated that 60-70% of calves marketed through sale barns are considered at high risk for BRD. At the auction barn, they are mixed or “commingled” with similar sized calves from multiple farms, allowing any existing respiratory viruses such as BVD to be transmitted prior to purchase and delivery to the stocker/backgrounder facility or feedlot. Either at the yards or after arrival to their new home, these calves are usually processed through the chute and receive multiple vaccines, a long-acting antibiotic, deworming and the intact bulls are castrated. These calves experiencing multiple stressful events over several days often break with respiratory disease within the first two weeks after arrival and require treatment. A significant contributor to this poor vaccine response in newly received calves is low water and feed intakes. The immune system requires hydration, energy, protein, vitamins and trace minerals to actively respond and develop immunity from a vaccine. It is important to recognize that the cow-calf sector of the beef industry holds the keys to successful reduction of BRD and antibiotic use throughout the feeding period and all the way to slaughter. First and foremost, proper nutrition and vaccination of the mature cow herd is the foundation for a healthy calf crop. “Fetal programming” is an emerging topic of importance as researchers are starting to understand the critical steps involved in fetal immune system development that happens during pregnancy. Secondly, early and adequate consumption of high-quality colostrum is considered the single most important event in determining the calf’s future health. Both colostrum production and fetal immune system development depend squarely on the good health and nutrition of the dam. Vaccinations administered at the right time to immunocompetent nursing and weaned calves while still on the home farm are strong weapons against future disease challenges. If considering implementing a preconditioning protocol, talk to your veterinarian first to develop a comprehensive vaccination plan and
Figure 1: Zoetis Inforce 3 cattle vaccine is an intranasal, modified-live vaccine to provide a local immune response to viral pnemonia pathogens bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) virus and parainfluenza3 (PI3) virus.
find a marketing program to promote this extra effort. Be aware that certain marketing programs may have specific requirements such as expanding vaccine requirements to include the dams of the calves as well. The vaccines required in preconditioning programs primarily target 1) respiratory pathogens and 2) clostridial organisms including Clostridium chauvoei, the causative agent of blackleg. Most require a two-shot series (a primary and a booster dose) administered several weeks apart, according to label directions, to provide specific active immunity and must be given prior to exposure to the disease. Even a properly administered, licensed product should not be assumed to provide complete protection during any natural disease exposure and cannot prevent illness in all circumstances. For preconditioning to be effective, calves need at least two rounds of viral respiratory vaccine containing IBR, BVD, PI3 and BRSV; these may be in either a killed (KV) or modified-live viral (MLV) preparation. When choosing a respiratory virus vaccine, MLV is preferred due to a stronger immune response elicited and longer duration of immunity. However, MLV vaccines come with a warning on the label: “Only use modified-live vaccines in calves nursing pregnant cows if the dams were vaccinated with MLV within the last 12 months.” The warning is necessary because the virus vaccines replicate in the newly vaccinated calf
Figure 2: Zoetis BOVI-SHIELD GOLD BVD is for vaccination of healthy cattle to protect against reproductive disease and viremia by bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) virus Types 1a, 1b, and 2 and respiratory disease caused by (BVD) Types 1b and 2.
and can be spread back to the pregnant dam, increasing the risk of abortion if the dam is not adequately vaccinated (always check vaccine label for specific requirements). A killed vaccine can also be used for the first round, but the second round of respiratory virus vaccine (booster) given after weaning should always be MLV, regardless. Intranasal respiratory vaccines have increased in popularity because they stimulate immunity on the mucosal membranes in the nose where the respiratory viruses gain entry. This immunity develops quickly and because it is not injected, calves do not usually show systemic effects such as fever after administration. The intranasal preparations typically contain MLV IBR, BRSV, and PI3 but they are labeled as safe for use in calves nursing pregnant cows. It is important to understand that no intranasal vaccine products include BVD virus. For example, Inforce 3 (Figure 1) is an intranasal vaccine manufactured by Zoetis that contains IBR, PI3 and BRSV antigens. A second product, Bovi-Shield BVD (Figure 2), is an injectable MLV BVD that is necessary to fulfill the respiratory virus vaccine requirement. Merck has a similar situation with Bovilis Nasalgen 3, an intranasal vaccine that should be administered along with their injectable MLV Bovilis Vista BVD for complete viral coverage. The injectable BVD vaccines share the same warning label to administer to calves nursing pregnant
cows only if their dams were vaccinated with MLV within the past 12 months. The clostridial vaccine requirement, commonly referred to as “two rounds of blackleg vaccine”, is met with a 7 or 8-way clostridial vaccine product. Most require a two-shot series, administered 2-3 weeks apart for protection. A few clostridial vaccines also contain tetanus toxoid, an important component if banding bull calves. The final vaccine type included for most preconditioning programs is a killed bacterin-toxoid for prevention of respiratory disease due to Mannheimia haemolytica ± Pasteurella multocida. These may be called “Pasteurella” or “Pneumonia” vaccines and generally require only one dose to be effective. These may be administered with either the first or second round of shots but are preferred in the first round when possible. Again, exercise care when choosing vaccines as mistakes are easily made due to similarities in vaccine names. For example, there are combination products available that contain both a Mannheimia haemolytica toxoid and MLV Respiratory Virus vaccine in the same vial. Combinations are given to meet the “Pasteurella” vaccine requirement and the MLV viral vaccine requirement with just one injection. However, these products do carry the same warning label as stated above for MLV alone. CONTINUED October • Cow Country • 33
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Timing of vaccine delivery is the last piece of the preconditioning puzzle. The decision of when to administer the first and second vaccine rounds depends on 1) what the mature cow herd was vaccinated with in the last 12 months and 2) preconditioning program marketing requirements. If the mature cows were vaccinated within the last year with a MLV vaccine, the best choice for the first round is to give MLV respiratory vaccine, the “Pasteurella” vaccine, and the clostridial (blackleg) vaccines to the nursing calves at 3-4 weeks prior to weaning then repeat the respiratory virus vaccine and blackleg approximately 1-2 weeks after weaning (once the stress is over). If the mature cow herd was given killed vaccine within the last year, that removes the option to use any MLV injections in the calves prior to weaning. This is when the program requirements usually come into play; some marketing programs allow use of killed respiratory virus vaccines preweaning for the first round, followed by MLV after weaning. If the marketing program requires two MLV respiratory virus vaccines, the first round would need to be moved until after weaning,
as soon as possible after the calves have adjusted to their new situation and are eating and drinking well. The second round should be administered no less than three weeks later; modified live respiratory vaccines need at least a three-week interval between doses to get a long-lasting memory response. Vaccination is only one part of disease prevention. In the absence of good management, nutrition and husbandry, vaccines by themselves cannot prevent infectious disease. There are intrinsic factors (age, genetics), environmental factors (weather), management factors (nutrition, hydration, stocking density, stress level), disease factors (exposure level, virulence) and vaccine factors (type, dose, route of administration, co-administration with other vaccines) that all have an effect, positive or negative, on vaccine response. Preconditioning vaccines given before calves leave their home farm give calves the opportunity to develop immunity before they encounter the respiratory pathogens that ultimately can result in bronchopneumonia. Talk to your veterinarian before instituting any vaccination protocol changes to make sure it is right for your operation.
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REA +1.66, MRB –.06, $BMI +461, $BII +539, $CHB +171
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BF 12H BAD INFLUENCE 123M ET 10/29/24 • AHA P44641198 • Homozygous Polled BR GKB Trending 0104 5 BF 4013 Posh 12H ET REA +.42, MRB +.48, $BMI +407, $BII +523, $CHB +138
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Market Concerns Mount as We Move into Fall Kenny Burdine University of Kentucky That was a wild summer! And as I write this in early September, cattle markets are still trying to process everything that last couple of months have brought. In late June, it seemed that nothing could derail the most impressive cattle market run in history. Boxed beef prices were strong and fed cattle prices were trading near $260 per cwt. Calf prices had fallen from their grass-driven spring highs but were still at very strong levels. Then boxed beef values dropped just ahead of the July 4th holiday, and many understandably dismissed the move as weakness after the pre-holiday buying period. But this drop seemed to trigger some futures selling, which pulled the markets down even further. Then came several announcements that weighed on cattle markets in July and August. Shortly after a somewhat bullish cattle inventory report in late July, the announcement was made that a phased reopening of live cattle imports from Mexico would commence in late August. August also brought news of JBS transitioning the Souderton, Pennsylvania plant into a value-added operation and Tyson closing multiple plants including Joslin, Illinois. I specifically mention Souderton and Joslin as they were relatively close to Kentucky. Late August also brought the announcement of the plan to import up to an additional 300,000 MT of beef for ground beef production from September to November. The constant barrage of headlines proved to be too much, and markets dropped sharply through the second half of summer. While one can’t deny the negativity in the cattle market over the last few months, supply fundamentals remain positive. The cowherd is historically small, and the mid-year inventory report marked the eighth straight yearover-year decrease in July beef cow inventory. It is somewhat surprising that the cowherd has continued to get smaller given how low cow slaughter has been running. As a percent of January 1 beef cow inventory, beef cow slaughter is on track to be less than 8% in 2026. For comparison, we typically cull about 10% of the cowherd each year. The fact 36 • Cow Country • October
that culling is running that low and we are still seeing the cowherd contract, speaks to how few heifers are entering the cowherd. We entered 2024 with a relatively young beef cowherd, but that cowherd has gotten a lot older over the last two to three years. Beef production is projected to be down 4% in 2026 and be largely steady in 2027, suggesting continued tight supplies. Heifer retention has potential to impact production levels but seems limited at present. While some demand questions surfaced in late summer, protein demand has been historically strong. Consumers have been resilient in their willingness to pay, especially for beef, which continues to be priced very high relative to its primary substitutes. But we are also entering a time of weaker demand now that the traditional grilling season has passed. And sustained high fuel prices continue to weigh on consumers and many other costs are linked to fuel prices that will impact consumer purchasing power this winter. Figures 2-4 show monthly Kentucky cattle prices through August. While prices remain historically high, the sharp decline in the calf market (Figure 2) from April to August is clear. The drop has not been quite as steep on heavy feeders (Figure 3), but they are off by about $30 per cwt. The revenue impact is substantial for both cow-calf and margin operators. Margins looked very tight on calves purchased this spring and the market drop hammered stocker operators and backgrounders who sold cattle in late summer and fall. Until mid-August, the cull cow market had been unphased by the overall weakness in the cattle complex. Cull cow and bull markets are largely driven by ground beef values, so they responded negatively to the August announcement related to imports (Figure 4). Ultimately, the volume of trim imports and the associated impact on ground beef production will determine what, if any, impact is seen on ground beef values. The mid-year inventory report showed a 3% increase in the number of heifers being held for beef cow replacement.
This is still a small number but does mark the first increase since 2015. As a percent of beef cow inventory, heifer retention was estimated at 13.4%. While still a full percentage lower than the long run average, this was 0.5% higher than 2025. This, combined with such low cow slaughter, would suggest that the size of the cowherd is stabilizing. However, an increasing share of the country is dealing with drought conditions which has the potential to impact both heifer retention and cow culling for the balance of the year. In addition to the size of the beef cowherd, several other factors will impact the 2027 supply picture. Harvest weights have been steadily increasing over the last several years. The recent drop in fed cattle values, combined with an increase in feed prices, has the potential to slow down this growth in carcass weights. Heavier weights have been partially offsetting lower slaughter levels for some time, so this bears watching. The resumption of live cattle imports from Mexico will also add to the supply of cattle in the system, although I expect that will remain much smaller than what was seen pre-New World screwworm. And finally, if heifer retention were to pick up in 2026, it could somewhat offset the imports from Mexico. As I think about the balance of this year and 2027, the three largest threats that I see for cattle values are policy uncertainties, demand strains and the potential for increased production of competing meats.The general supply picture continues to looks very encouraging, but market volatility is going to remain present. Backgrounders and stocker operators should be strategic and flexible with respect to calf placement and utilize risk management tools to protect returns. I expect another good year for cow-calf operators, even though production costs are likely to be higher. Calf values continue to provide an opportunity for cow-calf operators to make investments in their operations that push them closer to their long-run goals and put them in better position to weather lower price times that may lie ahead.
Figure 1. July 1 Beef Cow Inventory (1,000 head) 1973 to 2026, USDA-NASS 50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0
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Figure 5. July 1 Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement as % of Beef Cow Inventory 1973 to 2026, USDA-NASS 18% 17% 16% 15% 14% 13% 12% 11% 10% 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 October • Cow Country • 37
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Asian longhorned ticks (ALHT) are a growing concern for livestock producers in Kentucky and across the region. This invasive tick species was first confirmed in the United States within the past decade and has since been found in multiple Kentucky counties. Unlike many familiar tick species, ALHT can reproduce without mating. A single female can produce more than 1,000 offspring, allowing tick populations to build quickly on pastures, wildlife and livestock. For cattle producers, the risk is twofold. Heavy infestations can cause significant blood loss, stress and poor performance in livestock. In severe cases, animals may become weak or anemic simply because so many ticks are feeding on them. These ticks are also a concern because they can transmit bovine theileriosis. This disease damages red blood cells and can lead to anemia, jaundice, weakness, abortions, decreased performance and, in some cases, death. Cattle that survive infection may become long-term carriers and can relapse during periods of stress. ALHTs are very small, reddish-brown ticks with no distinct markings, making them difficult to identify without laboratory confirmation. Producers should routinely check cattle around the tailhead, udder, inside the legs, brisket, ears and face, especially during the warmer months. Livestock that appear lethargic, unthrifty or weak should be examined closely for ticks and evaluated by a veterinarian if disease is suspected.
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Because there is no vaccine for theileriosis and no consistently effective treatment once cattle are infected, prevention and early awareness are important. Tick management may include regular herd checks, careful inspection and treatment of new animals before introducing them to the herd, mowing overgrown pasture areas, limiting cattle access to wooded edges where ticks may be more common and using appropriate tick-control products according to the label. Producers should work with their veterinarian and local extension personnel to determine the best approach for their farm. To help cattle owners better understand this emerging livestock issue, University of Kentucky Extension veterinary and entomology specialists will host a webinar on Asian longhorned ticks Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Central. The program will include information on what the tick is, how it may affect cattle herds, how to submit samples for identification, what producers need to know about theileriosis and what steps farmers can take to reduce risk on their farms. Cattle producers who have questions about Asian longhorned ticks, need help identifying ticks, or want information about participating in the Oct. 1 webinar should contact their county Cooperative Extension Office. More information about the webinar is available at events. mgcafe.uky.edu/events/2026/ asian-longhorned-tick-webinar-kentucky-livestock-producers.
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THE
ESCAPE Katie Pratt KCA
NEW CASTLE, KY −Safety of cattle and farmers has always been a top concern for Henry County’s Chris McBurney. In fact, he has built a career installing cattle chutes in a way that allows farmers to safely move and work their animals. Accidents shouldn’t to happen to him. However, a freak accident has left him wanting to share his story with others not only as a cautionary tale, but also one of resilience, stubbornness and a support from a loving family and community. The Accident On the morning of June 3, McBurney was going to release a bull into a pasture to breed females at one of his farms. It was a chore he had done many times before, so he went alone. He told his wife, Michelle, and their three kids, who were all working with show animals at their home farm, where he was going and loaded a 2-year-old, 2,000-pound bull into the front part of a trailer to give him a smoother ride. Once at the farm, McBurney stopped the truck and climbed into the trailer to open the cut gate and let the bull out. 40 • Cow Country • October
As McBurney released the cut gate, the rear gate, which is self-latching from the outside, somehow closed. McBurney let go of the cut gate and lunged to open the rear gate, hoping to get there before the bull, but the bull met him. The bull threw McBurney up on the roof of the trailer and down to the ground. As the bull continued to try to get out, he (the bull) closed the cut gate, locking himself and McBurney in a 6.5 ft. by 9 ft. section of the trailer. McBurney stood and tried to knock the rear gate’s latch loose again, but as he did, the bull hit his right side. He attempted to get the gate open a few more times, and each time, the bull pounded him. Laying on the floor of the trailer, McBurney reached for his cell phone, which was partially busted from the repeated jabs, to call Michelle. It was at that time, he realized the bull had knocked out his hearing aids, and he couldn’t hear her. He hung up the phone and called his brother. “I tell him, ‘Hey, I can't hear you, but if you can hear me, call Michelle and tell her I'm at this farm. Come get me.
I'm trapped in a trailer with a bull,’” he said. While his brother and Michelle were on their way to the farm, McBurney remained trapped in the trailer. “I laid on the floor of that trailer and I prayed to God to just keep him off of me. Just give me some time to get to my feet and open this door,” he said. The bull continued to step on him. McBurney continued to pray. “Then I look up, and the bull’s face is 18 inches away from me. I look at him and say, ‘Buddy, you just give me a minute. Let me get to my feet and hit this latch and both of us can be free,’” he said. McBurney got to his feet, stuck his arm out of an opening in the back of the trailer and hit the latch with every bit of strength he had left. The door opened. The bull went out to the pasture. McBurney fell to the ground and then got to his feet and into his truck. As he did, Michelle drove across the field. “I said, ‘We have to go to the hospital. I’m hurt… hurt bad. I’m running out of air,’” he said.
At the Hospital Michelle and the kids got Chris to Baptist Health Hospital in La Grange, where medical staff prepared him to be airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital. Once at U of L, he was assigned to their Trauma Team. McBurney doesn’t remember anything else until he woke up 16 days later. He had been on ventilator during this time. The accident left him with 16 fractured ribs−some in more than one place−and a fractured sternum. “There were some scary days in the hospital,” Michelle McBurney said. “I was told early on that it was going to be a marathon and not a sprint.” Resiliency and God As his in-hospital rehabilitation started, he set a goal for himself of going home as soon as he could. “When my team comes in, I say, ‘Hey, my kids are showing cattle on Friday night, and I want to go, and I want to go home,” he said. After passing numerous studies that tested his ability to function independently, he made it to his kids cattle show Friday night. He was in the hospital for 23 days. “There’s a lot of God in this story because I wouldn’t have made it out of the trailer if it wasn’t for God, and I wouldn’t have made it out of the hospital it wasn’t for the doctors and nurses,” McBurney said. “Michelle made a big sacrifice by staying in the hospital with me.” Dangers of Farming Farming consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries,
recorded 151 deaths to agriculture workers in 2024. Tractor rollovers, equipment entanglements, grain bin entrapments and livestock handling are some of the major risk factors related to the fatalities. With farming requiring space, the majority of farms are located in rural areas, many miles away from hospitals or medical care. Community Support In rural Henry County, where the McBurney family lives, cows outnumber people by 2 to 1. Word of Chris McBurney’s accident traveled fast through the county, across the state and throughout the larger agricultural community. “When the word got out that I got hurt, our small community got really big,” he said. Friends and family volunteered to watch their three children, who were ages 14, 12 and 9 at the time of the accident so Michelle could stay at the hospital. Others prepared meals for his family. Many prayers were said for him in congregations throughout the United States, and he is still receiving “Get Well” cards from people across the nation that he doesn’t even know. Fellow farmers volunteered to harvest his hay and plant his corn. “There were so many people that stepped up in our community and offered help− not just at the farm,” Michelle said. “People came together and got the hay harvested; the corn planted and took care of our kids.” The McBurney’s 14-year-old daughter Kennedy replaced her dad’s phone and was instrumental in helping keep the family’s livestock equipment business running while her dad recovered. She along with her siblings, Addie Rose and
Lincoln, kept the show barn running smoothly. A couple of family friends drove the kids to their livestock shows so they could continue to compete. “I asked our preacher, Brother Garrett, how do I thank all of these people and he said, ‘You don’t. You just pay it forward,’” Chris McBurney said. Reminder to Take Care McBurney wants to share his experience to remind livestock farmers to take care of themselves, prepare before transporting or working their livestock, and make sure their equipment is working well, even when things get busy on the farm. “If there’s a string of barbed wire that needs to be tightened, tighten it up,” he said. “If your gates aren’t working on your trailer, lube them up. Fix the hinges. Fix the latches so they work right. It only takes just a few minutes to fix that stuff. It’s going to take me months to get better.” He said he will always take another person with him when unloading cattle now and will not walk into a trailer to let an animal out. “If this saves one person from getting hurt, it’s worth sharing our story,” he said. As for the Bull McBurney has kept the bull on the farm, and it is in the pasture he released it in breeding females. “The bull I was stuck in the trailer with was not mean. He’s not mean to this day,” McBurney said. “Everybody asks if I did something with him. No. He’s breeding cows; he’s making us money. It wasn’t the bull’s fault that we got in that situation. It was a freak accident that happened.”
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July Inventory Data Suggests Beef Cow Herd Has Continued to Contract Kenny Burdine University of Kentucky Extension Professor Figure 1. July 1 Beef Cow Inventory (1,000 head) 1973 to 2026, USDA-NASS 50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0
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Figure 2. July 1 Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement as % of Beef Cow Inventory 1973 to 2026, USDA-NASS 18% 17% 16% 15% 14% 13% 12% 11% 10% 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
USDA released the mid-year cattle inventory report late last month, which estimates cattle inventory as of July 1. At the aggregate level, total inventory of cattle and calves was up slightly from 2025. But that number includes beef and dairy cattle of all types, so it does not tell any specific story very well. The beef cow herd was estimated at just under 28.5 million head, which was down 0.7% from July 2025. This is the smallest July cowherd in this dataset that goes back to 1973 (Figure 1). It is very interesting that this beef cow herd continues to contract, despite slaughter running so low. Beef cow slaughter was down by more than 500,000 cows (-17.6%) in 2025 and is on pace to be down by over 350,000 cows in 2026. In a typical year, beef cow slaughter runs about 10% of beef cow inventory. However, the implied cull rate was 8.4% in 2025 and is on pace for 7.2% if the current trend continues through the rest of 2026. The fact that we are culling 42 • Cow Country • October
the herd at such a low rate, but continuing to see decreases in the number of beef cows, suggests an extremely low herd entry rate. This means the beef cow herd continues to get older. Eventually, a larger proportion of this aging cowherd will have to be culled, which may partially offset heifer retention and slow the pace of future expansion. The number of heifers held for beef cow replacement was estimated at 3.8 million head, which is up 3% from last July. This is the first increase in beef heifer retention since 2015, but it is still a historically low number. I like to consider heifer retention relative to the number of cows. As of July 1, heifers held for beef cow replacement were estimated at 13.4% of beef cow inventory. This is 0.5% higher than July 2025, but 1.2% lower than the average going back to 1973 (Figure 2). While the current level of heifer retention does not suggest widespread expansion, it does appear that heifer retention is slowly increasing.
It will be the pace of beef cow slaughter for the rest of 2026, combined with the number of these heifers that do enter the cowherd, that will determine the number of beef cows in the herd to start 2027. A small increase in 2027 would not be a surprise. While the number of beef cows in the U.S. continues to decline, the number of dairy cows in the U.S. increased by 200,000 head from last July. Based on monthly data, the dairy herd has been growing for about the last two years and higher dairy replacement heifer inventory in this report suggests that continued expansion is likely. While dairy margins were very thin in late 2025 and early 2026, they have improved significantly since then. And high values for beefon-dairy calves and cull dairy cows are likely encouraging expansion as well. Expansion of the dairy herd has implications for both milk and beef production as many dairy born calves and cull cows enter the beef supply chain each year.
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Naturally Occurring Warm-Season Grasses: The Good, Bad and Ugly Chris Teutsch University of Kentucky Research and Education Center Last month, I wrote an article that focused on naturally occurring johnsongrass, but this is certainly not the only warm-season grass that we are finding in our forage systems. In this article, I want to highlight a few of the other naturally occurring warm-season grasses that I have observed this summer and talk just a little about their management. Shifting Weather Patterns In general, the humid eastern U.S. is becoming wetter (Figure 1) and warmer. In particular, our winters are becoming milder (Figure 2), and that is allowing warm-season species to migrate northerly from the subtropical south into transition zone states like Kentucky. Naturally Occurring Warm-Season Species Johnsongrass. I wrote about johnsongrass last month in great detail, but I did not want to leave it off this list because it was so prevalent this summer. I suspect that it will continue to be in the foreseeable future. Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense L.) is native to the Mediterranean and is a perennial sorghum species (Figure 3). It was brought to the United States in the early 1800’s as a forage crop and quickly became a serious weed in row crop systems. Although it is considered a noxious weed in many states including Kentucky, naturally occurring stands are both palatable and nutritious when managed. Bermudagrass. Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season perennial grass that that has been widely used for hay and pasture in the southern U.S. Naturally occurring stands can now be found in transition zone states like Kentucky. It is extremely well adapted to close and frequent grazing. Hay yields can be high with proper fertilization. Bermudagrass possesses stolons and rhizomes, modified stems that grow along or just below the soil surface, which allows the plant to spread (Figure 4). There are improved varieties of bermudagrass available including seeded types that have improved cold tolerance; however managing naturally occurring stands can, in some cases, provide significant summer forage. 44 • Cow Country • October
Figure 1. Kentucky is experiencing increases in total annual precipitation. Unfortunately, this rainfall is not always well distributed over the entire season, resulting in periods of drought and localized flooding.
Figure 2. The USDA plant hardiness zones are a measurement of the annual average minimum temperature during the winter months. In the 25-year period from 1990 to 2015, the USDA cold hardiness zone for Kentucky increased from 6 to 7. This has allowed warm-season plants to migrate northward from more southern states into transition zone states like Kentucky.
Nimblewill. Nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi) is a native perennial warm-season grass that has been increasing across the commonwealth (Figure 5). It is well adapted to the southeastern U.S. and spreads through short weak rhizomes and seeds. It is often confused with bermudagrass but possesses a single slender seedhead in contrast to a finger like seedhead found in bermudagrass. In addition, it
is extremely unpalatable and is almost always avoided by livestock. Nimblewill is easily pulled up compared to bermudagrass that is well anchored to the soil. This grass has little value in forage systems. Dallisgrass. Dallisgrass (Paspalum Dilatatum) is native to South America (Figure 6). It is prevalent in the low input forage systems in the southern U.S. but
is slowly migrating northward as winters become milder. It has a prostrate growth habit that allows it to persist under close and frequent grazing. It coexists well with tall fescue and can provide good quality summer grazing. Seedheads can be become infected with an ergot that produces neurotoxins that cause the “staggers.” Simply clipping infected seedheads prior to grazing reduces problems associated with the ergot. Figure 3. Naturally occurring stands of johnsongrass can provide high quality and palatable forage in grazing and hay production systems in Kentucky.
Figure 4. Naturally occurring bermudagrass can be found in pastures and hayfields in Western and Southern Kentucky. It is tolerant to close and frequent defoliation and can provide good quality forage when managed.
Beaked panicgrass. Beaked panicgrass (Panicum anceps) is a native warm-season perennial grass that naturally occurs in Kentucky’s pastures (Figure 7). This species is a prolific reseeder and spreads via short rhizomes. Although it is grazed by horses and cattle and has good forage quality it is normally a minor component of most mature pasture swards. Purpletop. Purpletop (Tridens flavus) is a native warm-season grass that is sometimes referred to as greasy grass due to its waxy feeling seedhead that emerges in late summer (Figure 8). This leafy species is often found in well-drained soils that are lower in fertility. It has moderate to good nutritional value and good palatability. Managing Naturally Occurring Cooland Warm-Season Mixtures
during the summer months will tend to shift the botanical composition toward the tall fescue. Again, there is not good chemical control of bermudagrass in tall fescue pastures and hayfields. Dallisgrass-tall fescue mixtures. Dallisgrass is tolerant of both lower soil fertility and less-than- ideal grazing management, making it a very interesting pairing with tall fescue. For low input systems, this mixture might be a good choice. Close grazing during the summer months would likely cause this mixture to shift toward more Dallisgrass. Higher grazing height, especially during the summer months would likely favor the tall fescue. Increasing soil fertility would likely favor tall fescue in this mixture. In closing, warm-season grasses will likely become a larger component of tall fescue-based forage systems as weather patterns shift toward warmer summers and milder winters. I think it is time that we start to think about how we should manage these mixtures to optimize production and reduce the amount of stored forage needed in our cow-calf systems. Stored forage is and will continue to be the single largest cost in cow-calf budgets.
As long-term weather patterns shift toward milder winters, warmer summers and increased rainfall, the warm-season grass component of tall fescue-based pastures will likely continue to increase. So, the question becomes how do we manage these mixtures? Below are thoughts on management.
Figure 5. Nimblewill is a warm-season perennial grass that closely resembles bermudagrass but is very unpalatable to livestock.
Figure 6. Dallisgrass is well adapted to low input forage systems in the southern U.S. As Kentucky winters become milder, it is slowly creeping into the commonwealth’s pastures.
Johnsongrass-tall fescue mixtures. Johnsongrass thrives under hay-type management, that is defoliation followed by rest. One place that Johnsongrass is rarely found is a continuously grazed pasture. In contrast, Johnsongrass tends to thrive in hayfields and rotationally stocked pastures. Chemical control of Johnsongrass in tall fescue-based hayfields and pastures is difficult and often limited to nonselective herbicide applications onto the taller growing Johnsongrass plants using a weed wiper. Bermudagrass-tall fescue mixtures. Bermudagrass tolerates close and frequent defoliation. So, hard grazing during late spring and summer will shift the botanical composition of these mixtures toward the bermudagrass. Since bermudagrass is sensitive to shading, raising the grazing height and laying off of bermudagrass-tall fescue pastures
Figure 7. Beaked panicgrass is a naturally occurring native warm-season grass found in Kentucky pastures. It is normally a minor species in most pasture mixes.
Figure 8. Purpletop, sometimes called “greasy grass,” is a leafy native warm-season perennial grass that occurs in lower input forage systems.
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Tobacco Update and Outlook Will Snell Extension Professor At least once a year, I like to provide an economic update on tobacco not only for those farmers, businesses and agents still connected to the industry, but I also find that many of our readers still have an interest in staying abreast of what’s going on in the industry given their historical family connections to the crop. One statement that I hear quite often is, “well, I drove across several counties recently and didn’t see a single tobacco crop in the fields.” Yes, the number of farms still growing tobacco in the commonwealth has dwindled from more than 60,000 farms in the early 1990s to less than 1,000 reported in our latest ag census – 2022, and will likely dwindle down to less than 700 by the time that the next ag census is conducted in 2027.
pounds, compared to the 500+ million pound crops grown during the 1990s when the United States was the largest global producing nation, accounting for 30-40% of world burley production. Today, Africa is the dominant region growing burley tobacco given its low cost of production, with more than 40% of world burley production versus less than a 5% market share for the United States. Brazil remains the dominant quality competitor for U.S. burley with annual burley crops generally more than twice the size of U.S. burley production. Kentucky comprises 85-90% of current U.S. burley production (compared to around 70% during the pre-buyout period), with most of the remaining U.S. burley acres located in Tennessee.
The remaining tobacco farms are experiencing narrowing profit margins, struggling to maintain tobacco yields and face on-going labor challenges, but for these operations, tobacco still works given their access to a dependable labor supply, available infrastructure and profitability relative to other crops. Unlike during the tobacco quota years when the Bluegrass Region/Central Kentucky dominated our state’s tobacco production, most of the crop is now grown on larger farms in Western Kentucky. Of course, the tobacco acreage per farm is significantly higher, generally 50-100 acres with our larger producers growing over 200 acres versus the typical 5-acre crops that dominated the countryside during the tobacco program years.
Dark tobacco, which was a bright spot for Kentucky tobacco economy for most of the first two decades of the 21st century, has fallen on challenging times as snuff sales have slumped after peaking a few years ago after two decades of growth. Consequently, snuff manufacturers have reduced contract volume significantly over the past three years to work off excessive inventories amidst a rapidly changing market environment.
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Given declines in smoking rates and snuff consumption, demand for Kentucky tobaccos has plunged over the years, resulting in the value of the state’s tobacco production falling from its peak of more than $900 million during the 1990s to less than $200 million in recent years. Despite these declines, the tobacco industry remains a viable economic sector. Today’s tobacco consumers have
shifted away from traditional combustible products like cigarettes to other “tobacco” or what is referred today as “nicotine delivery” products such as vaping, heat-not-burn products, and more recently, nicotine pouches – all of which presently contain virtually little or no ingredients derived from Kentucky tobaccos. Amidst this rapidly changing tobacco product environment, what’s the current outlook for Kentucky tobacco growers? Despite lower world burley demand, the loss of more than 90% of growers has actually created a favorable supply/ demand balance in recent years for the remaining growers. However, a massive global burley crop in 2025 has caused this deficit to dwindle in 2026, resulting in relatively stable contract volumes for U.S. burley growers this growing season. While both industry crop projections and USDA planting intentions currently forecast a 2026 U.S. burley crop in the 55-57 million pound range, excessive rainfall and disease pressure experienced in several areas of the burley growing region will likely challenge this year’s crop to exceed 50 million pounds. Global burley production is projected to fall in 2026, but an abundance of lower priced burley from last year’s crop is resulting in U.S. burley exports to plummet from already meager levels and U.S. burley imports to continue to be relatively high relative to eroding domestic cigarette consumption. Historically, U.S. cigarette consumption has declined by around 3% annually, but sales in recent years have been declining
by nearly 10% annually. However, market data reveal that the rate of decline has tempered so far in 2026 -- down around 7% on an annual basis. Given inflationary pressures, the remaining tobacco consumers are down trading from premium to discounted cigarette brands which likely contain a higher percentage of foreign leaf. U.S. cigarette production is currently falling at a slower pace (-4 to 5%) due to a sudden resurgence in U.S. cigarette exports which last year totaled 25 billion pieces compared to an averaging around 5 billion pieces during the 2017-2022 period. And so far in 2026 (through April), U.S. cigarette exports are up 80% compared to the first four months of 2025. U.S. burley exports have generally been in the 10-20 million pound range in recent years after exceeding 200 million pounds annually during the 2004-2007 period. Given increased global burley production in 2025, U.S. burley exports are down 66% so far this year (through May). Alternatively, annual U.S. burley imports have been in the 70-90 million pound range in recent years, surpassing the size of the U.S. burley crop. Through May 2026, U.S. burley imports are off 20% compared to the same period last year. Industry grower leaders continue to evaluate policy options to address the growing trade imbalance for U.S. burley. U.S. burley contract prices are modestly higher for quality grades this year compared to 2025 when the crop, according to NASS, averaged $2.56/lb., excluding buyer incentives. Based on individual company contract prices and anticipated market share of purchases, a decent quality 2026 crop may average in the mid to upper $2.60/lb., excluding buyer incentives which could add around $0.05 to $0.10 cents/lb. to the overall average for some growers. As for dark tobaccos, U.S. dark air-cured planting Intentions were flat for 2026, while U.S. dark fire-cured planting intentions were up 7% compared to last year’s harvested acres. This observation provides an indication that the sector has a much better supply/demand balance in 2026 amidst three straight years of significant contract cuts which has basically cut the size of the crop in half. Dark tobacco production is highly dependent on the trends in moist snuff sales, which have been declining by double digit percentage levels in recent years as many tobacco consumers transition to alternative smokeless tobacco products. Sales for nicotine pouches continue to grow, but at a slower pace –- 17% growth over the past 52 weeks compared to 30-40% annual growth rate during the past several years. The FDA has recently ruled that certain nicotine pouch and heat-not-burn smokeless tobacco products, while still possessing health risks, can be marketed as harm reduction products relative to cigarettes, fueling the likely continued growth in non-combustible alternatives. While most of the ingredients for these products are imported from non-tobacco leaf sources, some tobacco companies are working with U.S. growers on a limited basis on extracting nicotine from U.S. tobacco plants to be used in this emerging market. It remains to be seen how this will impact future U.S. tobacco acres from both a company acceptance of U.S. produced nicotine and farmer profitability of producing for this non-traditional, but growing market.
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Better Profits, Tighter Cash: KFBM Farms Continue to Face Liquidity Pressure Kayla Brashears KFBM Area Extension Specialist In June 2026, Kentucky Farm Business Management (KFBM) economic data for crop year 2025 was finalized. After the worst Net Farm Income in decades in 2024, the 2025 NFI of $109,240 was encouraging to see. This is a change of approximately $130,000 in the positive direction, year over year. During cooperator meetings over the past 12 months, I expressed that KFBM specialists were anticipating an increase in profitability for the 2025 crop year. I was often met with disbelief. There’s good reason for this skepticism. Although profitability improved, the liquidity position worsened during 2025 and into 2026. Liquidity ratios measure the capacity a business has to pay short-term obligations. The 2021 crop year was the best year on record for KFBM farms. For context, NFI averaged $871,325 in 2021, with an average EBITDA of over $1.1 million. NFI for 2022 declined approximately 38%, however, it was still a good crop year as the majority of farms made money and were able to satisfy all of their debt payments, support family living needs and even make capital replacements. The trend began to shift in 2023, culminating in 2024, when average NFI fell from $871,325 to a loss of $20,522. Farmers used bolstered cash reserves from 2021 to support cash flow shortfalls from 2023 onward. For many KFBM farmers, much of that cash has now been depleted. Most of it was used to weather the 2024 profitability drop, and what was left carried them into 2025. An important data distinction – although the average 2025 working capital in the table above exceeds $1 million, 45% of farms in the dataset had a current ratio of less than 1.3x. In practical terms, almost one in two KFBM farms have been operating from a rela-
tively tight liquidity position. A profitable year does not immediately rebuild liquidity. Cash generated by the operation must first compete with existing debt obligations, family living needs, necessary capital purchases and other cash demands. It’s critical to consider that the accrual working capital calculations noted in this article include Farmer Bridge Assistance program payments distributed in February 2026. Without these payments, both reported 2025 NFI and working capital would have been significantly lower. What does this mean for Kentucky farms and stakeholders invested in Kentucky agriculture? Financial caution is likely to persist until overall liquidity position improves. Increased profitability is a welcome reprieve from record-low NFI, but its impact is softened because producers are still digging out of the hole. We will continue to see farmers making moves that bolster liquidity. Even those in a moderate or strong liquidity
position are likely to follow this pattern, as they understand how important it is to protect their position. For many KFBM farms, liquidity management will include measures like delaying or reducing capital purchases, cutting expenses and pursuing non-farm income. It is also likely to include refinancing or operating line term-outs. KFBM and the University of Kentucky remain committed to helping producers adapt. KFBM specialists emphasize the importance of proactive financial planning during these downturns. Trusted ag professionals, including extension agents, bankers, tax professionals, and KFBM specialists, can give producers important financial management insights. In addition, a recently updated publication by 36 Extension economists– Surviving the Farm Economy Downturn: 2026 Update, available at tinyurl.com/bdd3v4jz, provides timely analysis, management recommendations and risk management strategies relevant to today’s farm economy.
The table below shows five years of liquidity trends for KFBM producers: Liquidity Working Capital
2021
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$1,505,444
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$1,462,190
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Despite the improvement in NFI in 2025, all three liquidity measures continued to deteriorate. Originally published in the University of Kentucky Economics and Policy Update Vol. 26, Issues 7-8 50 • Cow Country • October
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When Weather Forces the Sale: Two Tax Rules Producers Should Know Understanding IRC §1033(e) and 451(g) Jonathan Shepherd University of Kentucky Extension Specialist Drought, flood, and other weatherrelated conditions can force cattle producers to sale cattle sooner and in greater numbers than planned. The resulting sales may create an unusually large tax bill in the same year that feed, supplies, pasture and cash flow are already constrained. In these situations, two Internal Revenue Code sections may be of help: § 451(g), which can postpone reporting qualifying livestocksale income for one year, and § 1033(e), which can defer gain when qualifying breeding, dairy or draft animals are replaced.
water availability, sale dates, and sale receipts can help demonstrate both what is 'normal' for the operation and why additional cattle had to be sold.
These provisions are elective tax treatments and are not automatic exclusions just because a producer is eligible. Eligibility depends on the type of cattle sold, the producer’s accounting method, the reason for the sale, normal business practices, federal disaster designation requirements, and, in the case of §1033(e), the purchase of qualifying replacement livestock.
For a producer to use § 451(g), farming must be the principal trade or business, the producer must use the cash method of accounting and the weather condition must have caused an area to be designated as eligible for federal assistance. The producer must also show that the additional cattle would not have been sold during that tax year except for the weather-related condition.
Because an election affects when income or gain is reported and requires specific documentation with the tax return, producers should discuss a weatherrelated cattle sale with their tax preparer before filing the return for the year of the sale. Making the management decision to sell cattle and qualifying for special tax treatment are two separate issues.
The cattle do not necessarily have to be raised or sold in the designated disaster area. The requirement is that the weather-related event caused the required federal disaster designation and caused the producer to sell livestock in excess of normal business practice. The producer’s residence, mailing address or tax-return address does not by itself determine eligibility. The producer must be able to document the connection between the designated weather event and the excess livestock sales.
Start with the Reason For the Sale These special rules do not apply simply because cattle were sold during a drought or other weather-complicated production year. The producer must be able to show that weather-related conditions caused cattle to be sold in excess of the number that would have been sold under normal business practices. This determination is made on a per-head basis, not a dollar basis. The IRS specifically points to conditions affecting water, grazing, feed or other resources necessary to maintain livestock. This needed information makes the producer's records important. Historical sales records, culling records, pasture and hay conditions, feed and 52 • Cow Country • October
Option 1: § 451(g) - Move Qualifying Income Forward One Year § 451(g) is often the provision to consider when cattle held primarily for sale are marketed early or in greater numbers than normal, because of weather. This could include calves, stockers, backgrounding or feeder cattle. It can also apply to breeding cattle if the requirements are met.
The “principal trade or business is farming” requirement deserves some clarification. It does not necessarily mean that a producer must earn a specific percentage of total taxable income from farming. Rather, the determination is based on whether farming is the taxpayer’s principal trade or business under the applicable facts and circumstances. Producers with significant off-farm employment, another business or multiple sources of income should discuss this requirement with their tax preparer rather than assuming that the amount of off-farm
income, by itself, determines eligibility. Since § 451(g) is an election, a producer does not simply leave qualifying cattlesale income off the tax return. To elect to postpone the income, the taxpayer makes the election by attaching a statement to the return containing information required by the IRS, including the weather conditions, normal livestock sale history, number of cattle sold because of the weather, and the calculation of the income being postponed. Your tax professional will include this statement in your return but you will need to provide the information needed for it. A good example of an election statement can be found at extension.usu.edu/ruraltax/tax-topics/ weather-related-sales-of-livestock. Example: Early Sale of Backgrounding Calves A producer normally weans calves in the fall, backgrounds them through the winter and sells them after Jan.1. Because drought leaves insufficient forage, 40 calves are sold at weaning instead. If § 451(g) requirements are satisfied, the income attributable to that drought-induced sale may be postponed until the following tax year. A key provision here is that §451(g) does not require a producer to buy cattle back. It is merely a timing provision. It can help smooth income for tax purposes by allowing the producer to go ahead and sell cattle early for management reasons but not be penalized with two calf crop sales in one year. Instead, the producer can legally postpone recognizing that income to the next tax year when it would normally have been received and recognized had it not been for the adverse weather conditions. Option 2: Section 1033(e) – Breeding Cattle Sold with Intentions to Replace Later § 1033(e) is aimed more directly at producers who are forced to reduce breeding livestock numbers but intend to repurchase breeding animals later. For a beef operation, this generally
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IRC §451(g)
IRC §1033(e)
What cattle can qualify?
All cattle, including cattle held for sale and breeding cattle, whether purchased or raised
Cattle held for breeding, dairy, or draft purposes
Accounting method / business requirement
Cash method; farming must be the principal trade or business
Not limited in the same way to cash-method farmers
Replacement cattle required?
No
Yes, to postpone gain under the replacement provisions
Federal assistance designation required?
Yes
No for the basic rule; generally needed for the longer 4-year replacement period
Basic tax impact
Postpones qualifying income from excess livestock sales to the following tax year
Postpones qualifying gain when eligible replacement property is acquired
Normal time period
One-year postponement
Generally, two years after the close of the first tax year in which gain is realized; generally, four years when the qualifying weather event results in the area being eligible for federal assistance
means cattle held for breeding purposes, such as breeding cows, breeding bulls and qualifying replacement females held for breeding.
years. The IRS can provide additional extensions for prolonged drought in qualifying regions.
Only the number of breeding animals sold above the producer's normal business practice can qualify. This would be in excess of what would normally be sold as cull animals under normal operating practices. If the requirements are met, the weather-related sale can be treated as an involuntary conversion, and recognition of the gain may be postponed when qualifying replacement breeding livestock are purchased within the allowed replacement period. Example: A Flood Forces a Cow Herd Reduction Assume a cow-calf producer normally culls 12 cows per year but sells 35 breeding cows because flooding significantly reduces pasture and hay availability. The first 12 cows represent the producer's normal culling practice. The additional 23 cows may be considered for weather-related tax treatment. If the producer plans to rebuild the breeding herd, § 1033(e) may be worth evaluating. If the requirements are met, the weather-related sale can be treated as an involuntary conversion, and recognition can be postponed while qualifying replacement breeding livestock are purchased within the allowed replacement period. The normal replacement period under § 1033 is generally two years after the close of the tax year in which the involuntary conversion occurs and the gain is realized. For qualifying weatherrelated livestock sales in an area eligible for federal assistance, the replacement period is generally extended to four
What Happens to the Basis of Replacement Cattle? An important component of § 1033(e) is understanding what happens to the tax basis of the replacement cattle. Deferring the gain does not make the gain disappear. Instead, the postponed gain reduces the tax basis of the replacement livestock. Cost of replacement cattle − gain postponed = tax basis of replacement cattle For example, assume a producer sells qualifying raised breeding cows with a zero-tax basis for $40,000 and postpones the entire $40,000 gain under § 1033(e). The producer later purchases qualifying replacement breeding cows for $45,000. The basis of the replacement cattle would generally be: $45,000 purchase cost − $40,000 postponed gain = $5,000 basis for the newly acquired cattle. Even though the producer wrote a $45,000 check for the replacement cows, the producer does not necessarily receive a $45,000 tax basis in those cattle. In this example, the $40,000 of deferred gain carries forward by reducing the basis of the replacement herd to $5,000. This reduced basis is important because it affects the amount of depreciation available on purchased replacement breeding livestock and the amount of taxable gain that may eventually be recognized when the replacement cattle are sold.
If the replacement cattle cost at least as much as the amount realized from the qualifying weather-related sale, the producer can postpone the entire qualifying gain. If the producer spends less on qualifying replacement property than the amount realized, however, some of the gain will have to be recognized. For example, if qualifying cattle were sold for $40,000 but the producer purchased only $35,000 of qualifying replacements, the $5,000 not reinvested will result in a recognized gain, subject to the producer’s actual basis and overall gain on the original cattle. To recognize the gain that is not reinvested requires amending the original tax return (the tax return for the year when the postponement occurred) to pay the additional tax and interest associated with that gain. This is another reason producers should involve their tax preparer before making the § 1033 election and again when replacement cattle are purchased. The producer needs to track not only how many animals are replaced and when they are purchased, but also the basis assigned to the replacement of cattle. That basis will matter for depreciation and for calculating gain or loss when those cattle are eventually sold. What If I Am Not Planning to Replace the Cows? A producer who sells excess breeding cattle because of weather but is permanently downsizing the herd may not want to commit to purchasing replacement cattle. In that situation, § 451(g) may still be worth considering CONTINUED October • Cow Country • 53
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if its requirements are met. In simple terms, §451(g) is generally about moving qualifying income one year, while § 1033(e) is generally about rebuilding the breeding herd and deferring gain through replacement. If replacements are not purchased in the applicable time period or are purchased replacements are less than the gain on the original transaction, an amended tax return for the year of the weather-related sale is required, likely resulting in additional tax liabilities and interest. Records to Have Before Meeting with Your Tax Professional •
Number and type of cattle normally sold each year, including normal culling history if applicable
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Records showing whether replacement livestock were purchased within the applicable replacement period
The Management Decision Comes First The tax election should support the producer's cattle and overall financial management plan, not dictate it. A producer who expects to rebuild a breeding herd may evaluate § 1033(e) differently from a producer who intends to permanently reduce cow numbers. Likewise, a stocker or backgrounding operation that sells cattle early because of feed shortages will generally be looking at a different provision than a cow-calf operation replacing breeding females. It is also important not to wait until the tax return is completed to raise the
issue. If weather conditions caused an unusual cattle sale, producers should tell their tax preparer why the cattle were sold, how many would normally have been sold, what type of cattle were involved and whether they intend to replace them. Starting this conversation in real-time allows your tax professional to strategize with you on further actions and consequences associated with these provisions. Waiting until after the tax year is over can significantly limit the options available. If this is done before the end of the accounting period, the producer and tax preparer can discuss options and plan for any tax effects that may be present instead of being surprised. Sources: Internal Revenue Code Sections 1033 and 451; Treasury Regulations Sections 1.1033(e)1 and 1.451-7; IRS Publication 225, Farmer’s Tax Guide; and applicable annual IRS droughtreplacement notices; https://extension.usu.edu/ ruraltax/tax-topics/weather-related-sales-oflivestock. Notes: The statute is currently cited as IRC Section 451(g). Some older regulations and educational materials refer to the same livestock-sale rule as Section 451(e), its prior designation. This article is for general educational purposes and is not tax or legal advice. Taxpayers should consult a qualified adviser regarding their facts and current federal and state law
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Kentucky Agricultural Tax Exemption Numbers Jonathan D Shepherd University of Kentucky Extension Specialist and Tarrah Hardin Kentucky Farm Management Specialist Kentucky farmers who use an Agricultural Tax Exemption (AE) number to make qualifying farm purchases exempt from Kentucky sales tax will need to renew their exemption before the end of the 2026 calendar year. The Kentucky Department of Revenue (KDOR) has begun the first major renewal cycle for the AE number program as all current active AE numbers are scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2026. Renewed exemption numbers will generally be valid for four years. For many Kentucky agricultural producers, claiming the sales tax exemption on qualifying farm purchases has long been a routine part of doing business. However, legislation enacted in 2020 changed the process producers use to document their eligibility for the exemption. Under Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 139.481, qualifying producers must now obtain an Agriculture Exemption (AE) number from the Kentucky Department of Revenue and provide that number when making exempt purchases. The AE number replaced the previous practice of using a driver’s license number as the identifying number on agricultural exemption certificates. Importantly, the underlying agricultural sales tax exemptions have not changed as a result of the current renewal process. What has changed is how producers maintain their eligibility to claim those exemptions. AE numbers are no longer permanent identifiers; they are subject to renewal. All currently active AE numbers expire Dec. 31, 2026, and subsequent renewals will generally be valid for four years. The 2026 Renewal Process The Department of Revenue began the Agriculture Exemption Number renewal process on July 1, 2026. Renewal is being conducted online through Kentucky’s MyTaxes system (mytaxes.ky.gov). Rather than sending all renewal information at one time, the department is mailing
Personal Identification Number, or PIN, letters to current exemption holders in batches. The letters are being mailed in alphabetical order over several months to reduce processing backlogs. Farmers should therefore not be concerned simply because another producer has already received a renewal letter and they have not. According to the Department of Revenue, the letters are being staggered and should provide exemption holders sufficient time to complete the process before the Dec. 31 expiration date. Farmers should complete their renewal as soon as reasonably possible after receiving their PIN letter. The general renewal process includes: •
Watch for the PIN letter from the Kentucky Department of Revenue. The letter will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service and will contain the PIN and instructions necessary to complete the renewal. Be mindful that PIN numbers typically expire 60 days after the date printed on the letter.
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Create or access a MyTaxes user account. Farmers who do not already have a MyTaxes account will need to create one.
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Farmers do not lose their current exemption simply because the renewal process has started. All active Agriculture Exemption Numbers remain valid through Dec. 31, 2026, even if an older authorization letter shows an earlier expiration date. Retailers may continue accepting valid current Agriculture Exemption Numbers through the end of 2026. After renewal, AEs will have a fouryear expiration cycle. This makes it important for farmers to treat the exemption as another recurring farm business compliance item. Keeping the exemption renewal date with other important business records and deadlines can help prevent an unintended lapse in eligibility to make qualifying purchases without sales tax. Farmers should also remember that changes to the farm business may affect their exemption records. The Department of Revenue requires AE holders to report changes in the name, address or nature of the organization. If a farmer stops conducting activities that qualify for an Agriculture Exemption Number, the department must be contacted within 60 days for cancellation purposes. Although Dec. 31 may seem some time away, waiting until the last few weeks of the year increases the chance that a mailing issue, MyTaxes account problem or other administrative delay could result in the exemption not being renewed before the current authorization expires. For questions concerning the Agriculture Exemption Number program, contact the Kentucky Department of Revenue assistance line at (502) 5645170. Shepherd, J. and T. Hardin. “Kentucky Agricultural Tax Exemption Numbers.” Economics and Policy Update 26:8, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky, August 31, 2026. Author(s) Contact Information: Jonathan D Shepherd | jdshepherd@uky.edu • Tarrah Hardin | Tarrah.hardin@uky.edu
Originally published in the University of Kentucky Economics and Policy Update Vol. 26, Issues 7-8 56 • Cow Country • October
Overgrazed Pastures, Cattle Profitability, and Golf Greg Halich University of Kentucky Agricultural Economist Drive around Kentucky cattle country in a typical year, and by mid to late summer you will see a majority of pastures that look like putting greens, except for the rank weeds that tower high above the main canopy. While this might look somewhat pretty to golfers, it is anything but desirable for our cattle farms and for the productivity of those pastures. Pastures are the base feed source for our cattle farms in Kentucky. Having good pasture production (at a low cost) and having an adequate amount of pasture per cow is the foundation for having a profitable cattle operation. Feeding your cattle, (pasture, hay and supplement) is by far the biggest cost for a cow-calf operation. If pasture production is low, you will end up feeding more hay and/ or supplement, which are a much higher cost on a per day feeding basis. Overgrazed pastures are the most common cause for poor productivity and hence the need for more hay and other supplement feed. Why Are Overgrazed Pastures So Common? There are two main reasons for overgrazing pastures, and they are both directly linked to each other. The first and primary reason is simply that too many cattle are put out on the pastures (overstocked). A farm consultation back in 2019 helped me understand why this is so common. It was mid-May but the pastures looked more like what you would expect in late July or August, not at their peak production. This was not due to a spring drought, or some other climatic event. In the first five minutes of the tour, it was clear that this farm was grossly overstocked, and that was the primary reason for the pastures looking so bad. When we discussed potential changes to improve profitability for the farm, my first suggestion was to reduce the stocking rate. He paused for a few seconds and then finally said: “How could having fewer cows and selling less calves, possibly make you more money?” I was a bit surprised by the response. Yes, you will sell fewer calves with a lower stocking rate, but that is only one side of the profit equation. What he wasn’t thinking about were all the costs that would be going down with the lowered 58 • Cow Country • October
stocking rate, and the most significant one being hay cost (both overall and on a per cow basis). He was currently feeding well over 150 days of hay per year. More details on profitable stocking rates and hay feeding days are given in the next section, but for now an important point is that this view is not unique. After experiencing similar situations before and since, it seems common to believe the more cows we can squeeze onto a farm, the more profit we will be able to generate from it. The second reason for overgrazed pastures is that we allow them to be grazed too hard. It is somewhat natural to believe that getting the most out of your pasture means taking as much grass off as possible. Think about feeding hay. You want the cattle to clean up the bulk of each bale before giving them more, and here it makes better sense. The main difference is that hay was removed from the hayfield long ago, and how much waste you have feeding that hay has no impact on the hayfield it was grown on. This is not the case with the grass in your pasture: how you graze that grass and how much residual you leave will impact how that pasture grows in the future. That grass is part of a larger pasture ecosystem where changes in one part of that system affect the other parts. As the residual on the pasture gets shorter there is less grass to slow down rain before it hits the ground, resulting in more soil compaction and less water infiltration over time. Too little residual also means more of the midday sun hits bare soil rather than being intercepted by growing leaves. This results in increased soil temperatures (good in early spring but very bad in the summer) and less sunlight that is being photosynthesized by your pasture (always bad). Those are secondary impacts. The primary impact is that repeated defoliations without adequate recovery puts your desirable forages in a weakened state. The combination of these impacts results in pastures that largely shut down by mid-summer and where overall forage production is significantly reduced compared to a healthy pasture that is well-managed. The primary engine for feeding your cattle has been
degraded. It’s comparable to running on four cylinders instead of eight. Solutions to Overgrazing Pastures The first potential solution to preventing pastures from being overgrazed is simple in theory but hard to implement in practice: Take the cattle off the pasture and start feeding hay while you still have decent forage residual. Keep feeding hay and let the pasture(s) rest until they have adequate growth and recovery, at which time the cattle can resume grazing. I have found this is difficult for most cattle farmers to actually do as they keep thinking they can get a few more grazing days out of the pastures. Also, feeding hay in the summer or early fall is hard to do psychologically: they don’t want to be seen as the first in their farming neighborhood to start feeding hay. The second potential solution is simply to reduce your stocking rate. By having fewer cows, you will be able to go longer into the grazing season before the residual pasture gets to the point where it is compromised. On average, the lower your stocking rate, the less overgrazing that will occur. But will the lower stocking rate be more profitable? By having a lower stocking rate, you will be able to graze further into the fall or winter, and start grazing earlier in the spring. You will also be able to go longer into summer droughts before you have to feed hay. Fewer hay feeding days means hay cost per cow will go down, and profit per cow will go up. Having fewer cows (compared to an overstocked farm) would also result in better quality forage, both during the grazing season and during those days when the overstocked farm would be feeding hay while the farm with the lower stocking rate would be grazing. This improved forage quality has two major positive effects on performance: 1) Increased conception/weaning rates, and 2) Increased weaning weights for the calves. Those would add to the revenue side of the equation, and profit per cow would go up as well. Of course, we need to account for the reduced number of calves sold from the fewer number of cows on the revenue side of the profit equation. The resulting
change in overall profitability varies by individual farm (based on their specific cost structure) and the current cattle market. On a typical cattle farm in Kentucky in the normal part of the cattle cycle, overall profitability (for the entire farm) will go up as stocking rate goes down until you are feeding somewhere between 60-100 days of hay on an average year. For details and results of this analysis see the following article in Hay and Forage Grower Magazine: hayandforage.com/article-3635-Find-the-hayfeeding-days-sweet-spot.html. Right now (September 2026), with the still-incredible market conditions, you can afford to be overstocked and feeding well over 100 days of hay. Unfortunately, it is not generally practical to make large changes in your cow stocking rate from year to year based on market conditions. You need to decide what your long-term stocking rate is going to be and then make slight adjustments from one year to the next. Overstocked farms should be making a good profit right now, but they will pay for being overstocked when the market returns to a more normal level. The third potential solution to overgrazed pastures is to implement a basic rotational grazing system. By using rotational grazing principles, you can effectively increase forage production on your pastures. By increasing forage production while keeping your stocking rate the same, your effective stocking rate related to overall forage production will decrease. There have been many studies looking at the increase in forage production of rotational grazing compared to continuous grazing, and the results have been all over the board: from slight increases to well over double the forage production. The expected results would be dependent on the context of the study and how well it was set up to mimic real-world situations. Cornell University Hillside Pasture Research and Demonstration Project looked at continuous grazing versus two intensities of rotational grazing in the 1980s. They evaluated continuous grazing, a 4-paddock system where cattle were moved every 7-10 days, and 16-paddock system where cattle were moved to a new paddock every two days. The 4-paddock system had a 38% increase over continuous grazing, and the 16-paddock system more than doubled the production (128% increase) over continuous grazing. I like to see cattle
moved at least once per week, but preferably twice per week (3.5 day moves). By extrapolating their results (8.5 days on average for the 4-paddock system and 2 days for the 16-paddock system) the forage production for twice per week moves (3.5 days between moves) would be right around 100% increase over continuous grazing. These production increases are in the range of my experience and observations. The mechanics of implementing basic rotational grazing are not difficult but the practice is a paradigm change over continuous grazing, and paradigm changes are difficult for most people. If you didn’t grow up in a family that hunted, chances are you don’t hunt today. The same is true for rotational grazing: if you didn’t grow up on a farm that rotationally grazed, you are less likely to be doing this now as well. In my opinion, the best way to learn is from someone you know locally that is doing it. It will make the learning process a lot easier. University of Kentucky extension offers grazing schools in the spring and fall, and these two-day sessions are also a good way to learn. Just keep in mind that rotational grazing is something that can be easily overcomplicated, and often is. Unless it is kept simple, especially early on, odds are most people aren’t going to try it or won’t stick with it. You can set up a basic rotational grazing system without perfect infrastructure for a fraction of the cost of what is typically recommended. This pared-down approach can give you 80-90% of the benefits of the most expensive system out there, and that is the approach that I recommend. Bale grazing is an effective way to learn basic rotational grazing skills. This is because you are moving the temporary fencing very slowly across one pasture at a time, and there are fewer moving parts in the overall system that you need to account for. Dana Wyatt, of Pendleton County, spoke for her and her husband Randy on this very topic last fall: “Bale grazing was also a great introduction to rotational grazing, for both us and the cows... We're not master graziers by any stretch of the imagination, but it has made a significant difference in our forage/pasture management and has truly saved our butts these past two dry summers.” On a cattle farm, having a management tool that can save your
butt is always a good thing! Once you have trained the cattle and yourself to the basic rotational grazing needed for bale grazing, it’s off to the races during the next grazing season, just like with the Wyatts. Once you implement rotational grazing and your forage production starts to increase, the temptation will be to stock more cows onto this farm. Remember, once you start overgrazing you enter a downward spiral that is hard to get out of. Don’t stock for your best years, stock for your average or slightly below average years. You will end up being a lot less stressed when you get into a drought and have more of a forage cushion. Target around 90 days of hay feeding. If on an average year you end up feeding a lot more than that, you probably need to reduce your stocking rate. If on an average year you end up feeding a lot less than that, you can probably increase your stocking rate. I sometimes hear that with high land prices you have to stock heavily to make the land pay. The implication is that high land prices justify intense management. If that is the case, then would high land prices also justify spending a little more in both time and supplies-infrastructure to implement a basic form of rotational grazing, where cattle are moved once or twice per week, and where you could potentially increase forage production and carrying capacity of the land by 40-100%? The increase in production effectively means that on a 100-acre farm you would be getting an additional 40-100 acres of forage production for free (relative to your old production level). Moving temporary fences once or twice a week and spending a few thousand dollars on additional supplies and infrastructure sounds like a pretty cheap investment compared to buying 40-100 additional acres. It’s something worth thinking about… Regardless of which method you choose, avoiding situations where you are overgrazing pastures will pay dividends down the road. Hopefully this isn’t a major issue for you but judging by the average pasture I drive by in Kentucky in late July and August, it is all too common, and costing cattle farmers in profit. Unless of course, they can capitalize on those overgrazed pastures in conjunction with the agrotourism boom, and possibly get town folk to pay for golf outings on their farms... October • Cow Country • 59
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMITTING THE CHECKOFF ASSESSMENT?
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THROUGHOUT THE CATTLE PRODUCTION CYCLE LIVESTOCK MARKET - When cattle are sold through a livestock market or video market, the Market collects and remits the Beef Checkoff assessment.
or BUYER Generally the Buyer is responsible for collecting the Beef Checkoff assessment from the Seller.
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Cattlemen’s Beef Board invests in national Checkoff programs, while Kentucky Beef Council invests in state programs. If you are a producer from one of these seven states - Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island - you will remit directly to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. If you have any questions regarding who is responsible for remitting the Checkoff assessment or how to remit payment, please contact your State Beef Council or the Cattlemen’s Beef Board at (303) 867-6304. 3 Exceptions to Beef Checkoff Collection: 1. Non-producer status: If a person (or company) owns cattle for 10 days or less, purchases the cattle to facilitate the transfer of ownership to a third party, and certifies that any Checkoff dollars due from the previous owner have been collected, then that person qualifies as a “Non-Producer” and the Checkoff assessment is not due when qualified cattle are resold. 2. Organic Exemption: In the 2002 Farm Bill, Congress created a process exemptiing organic producers from paying Checkoff program assessments. 3. Pre-Payment: Producers can also choose to “prepay” the Checkoff assessment when shipping cattle out of state for feeding and still retain ownership on the cattle. This allows the producer to direct half of the $1-per-head national Checkoff assessment to the beef council in the state where the cattle were raised, rather than the state where the cattle will be fed. Note: To claim any of these exemptions, the person selling the cattle must provide the proper ‘document’ to show that the Checkoff assessment is not due at the time of sale. Thus, the rule of thumb for all cattle sales is that the person paying the producer should collect either a “Dollar or a Document.”
CATTLE DEALER/ORDER BUYER - When cattle are sold to a Cattle Dealer or Order Buyer, the Dealer/Order Buyer collects and remits the Beef Checkoff assessment. ANOTHER PRODUCER - Both the Buyer and the Seller are responsible for making sure that the Beef Checkoff assessment is collected and remitted. For clarity and consistency, we encourage the Seller to take on this compliance responsibility. VEAL GROWER - When dairy calves are sold to a Veal Grower, both the Buyer and the Seller are responsible for making sure that the Beef Checkoff assessment is collected and remitted. For clarity and consistency, we encourage the Seller to take on this compliance responsibility. CATTLE SHOWS AND FAIRS - When producers sell their animals at fairs or cattle shows (4H/FFA shows, Purebred cattle shows, etc.), the Organization that runs the sale collects and remits the Beef Checkoff assessment. FEEDLOT - When cattle are sold directy to a feedlot, the Feedlot collects and remits the Beef Checkoff assessment. PACKING PLANT - When cattle are sold to a packing plant, the Packing Plant collects and remits the Beef Checkoff assessment. DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BEEF SALES - When producers market their cattle as beef, the Producer is responsible for remitting the Beef Checkoff assessment.
PRIVATE TREATY SALES CHECKOFF INVESTMENT FORM State and National Beef Promotion and Research Programs Information is required by 7 CRF 1260.201. Failure to report can result in a fine. Information is held confidential per 7 CRF 1260.203. TODAY’S DATE
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COUNTY DUES Dues are $30 except for the counties listed below. Allen...............................$40 Anderson........................$25 Boyle ..............................$35 Bullitt..............................$20 Butler..............................$25 Franklin ..........................$25 Highlands .......................$20 (Boyd, Johnson, Lawrence, & Martin)
Hopkins ..........................$35 Laurel.............................$35 Louisville Area ................$20 (Jefferson, & Spencer)
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John Hartman Ellegood, age 86, of Bedford, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born May 3, 1940 in Henry County, Kentucky, the son of John Anthony and Mamie (Tingle) Ellegood. He was a 1958 graduate of Campbellsburg High School, a farmer and owner and operator of Ellegood Farm Products, and a member of Campbellsburg Christian Church. Mr. Ellegood was a member of the Henry County Youth Livestock Foundation, Inc. and Trimble County 4-H, supporting youth in both organizations by purchasing the Grand Champion at each county’s fair for many years. He earned a 30-year service award in 2014 from the Trimble County Soil Conservation District Board of Directors; awarded in 2013 for outstanding leadership as Region III Director with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association; honored in 2003 as a Trimble County Master Cattleman; recognized in 1994 for 20 years of community service by Campbellsburg Fire and Rescue; and a board member for the Little Kentucky River Watershed District. Mr. Ellegood was a Kentucky Colonel, and a 3rd Degree Master Mason, serving as a Past Master and receiving a 50-year service award. His surviving family includes his wife, the former Joan Aldridge, to whom he was married on June 19, 1959 in Henry County; one son and daughter-inlaw, William Ellegood and Lynn Billeter-Ellegood of Turners Station, Kentucky; one son-in-law, Ronny Lewis of Marysville, Indiana; two grandchildren: Darren Ellegood of Milton, Kentucky, and Daniel Ellegood of Clemons, North Carolina; and six greatgrandchildren. The Reverend Deke Rigor officiated the funeral services on Sept. 18 with a Masonic service preceding the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be sent to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation or Campbellsburg Christian Church.
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Where’s the Beef? Everywhere at the Kentucky State Fair! Kelly Liver Kentucky Beef Council Director of Communications The Kentucky State Fair has always been a place to celebrate our state’s agricultural roots, and this year was no different. Beef took center stage in a big way. The Kentucky Beef Council brought beef’s story to life with an engaging, interactive booth in Agland, located in South Wing A. Our booth gave fairgoers an inside look at all things beef – from popular cuts and cooking tips, to sustainability, nutrition and even byproduct topics that most consumers rarely think about. Fairgoers that visited our booth left not only with knowledge, but also with something tangible: over 5,000 cookbooks, recipe cards and other educational materials went home with families across Kentucky. This year, state fair and current event timing allowed us real-time access with Kentucky and surrounding state’s consumers to answer questions and have in-depth conversations about a plethora of topics and concerns. Perhaps the biggest highlight was the opportunity for more than a dozen producers to connect directly with consumers. Conversations at the booth were lively, with producers answering questions and even asking some. When fairgoers weren’t chatting, they were spinning our trivia wheel, learning fun facts directly from producers and walking away with new knowledge of our industry. Thank you to Katie Daly, Robbie and Jerrianne Hatfield, Crystal and Ally Harrod, Kendra Childress, Noel Kubat, John and Jill Settles, Bruce and Michele Witt, Anne and John Bays, Wayne Zoglmann, and Josh and Leslie Morris for volunteering at the booth. And that’s not it! Beef’s versatility got a star treatment on the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage, where we welcomed special guests to cook alongside us. Partners like LaToya Drake, Reed Graham with UK Extension, Jake Harrod and Kelly Liver from KCA, and our Youth Leadership Program Burger Battle’s top two teams. In addition, we saw producer leaders from across the state also joining KDA on the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage highlighting beef outside of the scope of the Beef Checkoff. 64 • Cow Country • October
You couldn’t walk through the fair without seeing beef! Our messaging lit up the North and South Wings’ video screens and even welcomed visitors at the main gate. And the spotlight didn’t stop inside the fairgrounds, WAVE 3 News went live from our AgLand booth, taking beef’s message far beyond Louisville. We also were able to participate in media interviews with Spectrum News, WLKY and WHAS during the fair. We also did a cooler giveaway, receiving more than 1,200 entries, adding these individuals to our
consumer newsletter mailing list. And of course, the Kentucky State Fair wouldn’t be complete without the incredible food. From beef brisket sandwiches to the classic donut burger, fairgoers had plenty of opportunities to taste just how delicious beef can be. The Kentucky Beef Council was able to create meaningful, timely conversations, showcase beef’s many benefits and remind tens of thousands of fairgoers that when it comes to nutrition, sustainability and flavor, beef remains the top-quality choice of protein.
Beef Checkoff Update The Kentucky Beef Council proudly represents Kentucky's beef farmers through education, promotion and research programs designed to strengthen consumer trust and increase the demand for beef. Funded by the Beef Checkoff, KBC invests in initiatives that connect consumers with the people and practices behind Kentucky's beef industry. Our mission is to increase demand for beef by enhancing trust and connecting our beef community from pasture to plate. Our staff works each and every day to ensure that beef remains on top! If you ever wonder what your checkoff is up to, please check out www.kybeef.com/ about-us/newsroom/news for thorough reports that are updated monthly!
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Before You Build It, Come See It Becky Thompson Kentucky Beef Network Director Making improvements on a cattle operation can get expensive quickly, and sometimes the best place to start isn’t with a YouTube video or website. It’s seeing how an idea works on a cattle farm and being able to ask someone: Does it really work? What do you like about it? What would you change? Whether you’re thinking about adding a water system, changing the way you feed hay, improving cattle flow around a barn, adding shade or trying a new technology, seeing it in use can help you decide if it might work on your own operation. Since the Kentucky Beef Network began managing Eden Shale in 2013, the farm has served as a demonstration and learning center for Kentucky cattle producers. Every farm is different, and we want Eden Shale to be a place where producers can see possibilities, ask questions and decide what makes sense for their cattle, land, labor and budget. One role Eden Shale can play is demonstrating ways to reduce some of the everyday “drudgery” of farming. Steve Higgins with the University of Kentucky has implemented several practices focused on reducing time spent on the tractor, shortening the distance cattle travel to feed and water, and making routine jobs easier. Those efficiencies become more important as input costs continue to rise. We challenge ourselves and visitors to ask: How can we make better use of the resources already available on the farm? That has led to projects involving rainwater harvesting, rotational grazing, forage utilization, natural shade, wildlife and woodland management. Perhaps Eden Shale’s most valuable role is providing a place where producers can engage with both established management practices and new ideas. Over the years, we’ve
That doesn’t mean you won’t see the same type of practice more than once. Eden Shale has 13 tire waterers, but each demonstrates a different application. They vary in size, water source and pumping system, with some used primarily for summer grazing and others during winter feeding. Producers considering a new practice often drive
While there is value in seeing these practices firsthand, you don’t have to visit Eden Shale to learn from the farm. The Producer Resources section of the Eden Shale website includes information about many of the practices, while the blog, Facebook page and YouTube channel provide updates, videos and a closer look at projects as they develop. You can also follow Dan Miller’s Eden Shale update each month on the next page of Cow Country. But if you would rather see it for yourself, make plans to join us for the Eden Shale Open House on Oct. 17. It’s an opportunity to see many of these practices in one trip, visit with the people who work with them and hopefully leave with an idea or two for your own operation. Come walk around the farm, look at what we’ve tried and, most importantly, ask us: Does it really work, and what would you change?
Cody Burke Frankfort, KY
Ron Shrout Winchester, KY
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Jacob Settles Springfield, KY
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The number and variety of demonstrations at Eden Shale are also the result of many partnerships developed over the years. Those partnerships bring new ideas, expertise and resources to the farm, but we try to keep the producer in mind when deciding what to demonstrate. Whenever possible, a practice should be relatively low-cost, use materials producers can find locally and add something new for producers to learn from.
to several farms to see how others have done it before deciding what will work for them. At Eden Shale, you can see several applications in one visit. You may like the size of one waterer, the pumping system on another and the layout around a third. The idea is to take what you see and determine what makes sense for your farm.
Ben Lloyd Whitesville, KY (270) 993-1074
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found that when producers visit Eden Shale, they often leave wanting to go home and try something. You can walk around a practice and talk with the people who use and maintain it. And not everything we try works exactly as expected. Sometimes we modify a practice, find a better way to do it or decide an idea simply isn’t the right fit. Sharing what we would do differently can be just as valuable as showing something that worked well.
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Eden Shale Update Dan Miller Industry Coordinator, Kentucky Beef Network
Our 2025 calf crop had 40 steers. Those steers were weaned on Sept. 5, 2025 with an average steer weaning weight of 462 lbs. Just as in previous years, we background our own steers at the farm all winter, and grazed them the following summer before marketing them as large, home raised steers in August. After weaning, the steers are separated from the heifers and managed differently throughout the winter. Our goal during this timeframe is to feed just enough grain to keep them gaining weight while adding frame. During this winter season the steers had an average daily gain of 0.9 lbs., and
weighed 644 lbs. Once turned out on grass, they did not receive any grain as they rotationally grazed throughout the season. Our target is to market the steers in early August. This year we shipped 25 of the biggest steers on Aug. 13. They averaged 1,004 lbs. which gave them a 2.25 lbs. ADG this summer. We received $3.20 per lb., which I was pleased with. We still have the smaller 15 steers, which weighed 870 lbs. They will remain at the farm and graze until sometime in October. Overall, I am very happy with this calf crop and their performance post weaning.
Eden Shale Open House October 17 • 10 AM ET 400 Eden Shale Road Owenton, KY Topics Include: Virtual Fencing Demonstration Manage invasive species via drone spraying Ellen Crocker University of Kentucky RSVP: (859) 278-0899
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STAMPED FOR MORE. More Hereford-influenced females wean their first calf and breed back as 2-year-olds, remaining in the herd longer.*
COWS THAT STAY, PAY.
STAMPED WITH MORE DOCILITY, MORE FERTILITY, MORE EFFICIENCY, MORE LONGEVITY.
THE WHITE FACE IS VISIBLE, THE ADVANTAGE IS MEASURABLE: HEREFORD.ORG/STAMPED *ONGOING MULTI-YEAR STUDY, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
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LOT 6A: Boyd Mona Lisa 2028, Bred yearling by Innisfail X651/723 4013. Mated A.I. June 26 to CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET.
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LOT 10: Boyd 8005 Lady 0004, 3-year-old by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153. Mated A.I. April 30 to Birdwell Dynamic 5022 1673 ET.
BURTON & SONS ANGUS Joe D. or Karen Burton 480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Joe: (606) 305-3081
Located 15 miles West of Somerset • klburton01@windstream.net Bulls & females sold private treaty. Inquiries Welcome. Sell only what we would buy. Data driven since 1981.
GREAT MEADOWS ANGUS ASSOCIATION Dale Brown, President 292 Pea Ridge Road Stamping Ground, KY 40439 859-940-8437 www.greatmeadowsangus.com SALES: 3rd Saturday in October • 4th Saturday in April
LYNN CREEK FARMS Kris and Sara Lynn 2184 Bardstown Rd Springfield KY 40069 573-721-6663
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SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM 4437 East Hwy 80 Russell Springs, KY 42642 Henry Bryan, Melissa, Bryanna President: Henry B. Smith and Blane Smith Vice President: Anne Patton Schubert 606-271-7520 bmsmith@duo-county.com Secretary/Treasurer: Shayna Gibson PLEASANT HILL FARMS Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles PLEASANT HILL FARMS 500 Rockfield Richpond Road Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles Rockfield, KY 42274 500 Rockfield Richpond Road (270)Rockfield, 843-9021 Fax (270) 843-9005 KY •42274 Located miles west of(270) Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy (270)7843-9021 • Fax 843-9005 68/80Located 7 miles west of Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy 68/80
WHITE FARM SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM Tim amd White 5202 Amy East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 3664Charles Military Pike&Lexington, 40513 “Bud” Pam Smith: KY (270) 866-3898 P:(859) 223-0326 (859)(270) 509-5041 Henry & Melissa•Smith: 866-2311 (859) 227-2552 F:(859) 223-0326 whitefarm4@twc.com
Mayslick, KY 41055 Charlie Boyd II: (606) 584-5194 • Blake Boyd: (606) 375-3718 www.boydbeef.com • cboyd2@maysvilleky.net
LOT 57: ASM 876A Kristen 847F ET, 5-year-old by CRR 109 Catapult 322. Mated A.I. April 20 to SHF Houston D287 H086.
BOYD BEEF CATTLE 6077 Helena Road Mayslick, KY 41055 Charlie Boyd II: (606) 584-5194 Blake Boyd: (606) 375-3718 www.boydbeef.com cboyd2@maysvilleky.net
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LOT 3: Boyd 7154 Rita 2021, Bred yearlig by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F. Mated A.I. April 13 to CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET.
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HILL VIEW FARMS Jimmy Gilles 5160 Lee Rudy Road Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 929-5370 jcgilles86@gmail.com
President: Tom McGinnis Vice President: Jim Shaw PLEASANT HILL FARM Secretary/Treasurer: Shayna Gibson Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caro
500 Rockfield Richpon Rockfield, KY 42274 (270) 843-9021 • Fax Located 7 miles west o
BRANCH VIEW ANGUS BRANCH VIEW ANGUS 927 Old Liberty • Hustonville, KY 40437 927 OldPike Liberty Pike • Hustonville, KY 40437 (859) 238-0771 • www.branchviewangus.com (859) 238-0771 • www.branchviewangus.com James S. & LuAnn Coffey, Donald & Donna Coffey James S. & LuAnn Coffey, Donald & Donna Coffey Annual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April Annual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April
BURKS CATTLE JOHNSON FARMSCO. ANGUS 531 Rick Rd.& Females Angus Bulls Slaughters, KY42160 Park City, KY Keith:Burks (270) 635-0723 Eddie • (270) 991-6398 Reese: (270) 635-1137 www.burkscattle.com
SMITHLAND ANGUS F 5202 East Hwy 80, Ru Charles “Bud” & Pam Henry & Melissa Smit
BURKS CATTLE CO. 531 Rick Rd. COFFEY ANGUS FARMS Park City, KY 42160 EddieRoad Burks • (270) 991-6398 661 Hopewell www.burkscattle.com
LYNN CREEK FARMS Kris and Sara Lynn 2184 Bardstown Rd Springfield KY 40069 DUTCH CREEK ANGUS 573-721-6663
ST. CLAIR FARMS RE Eric & Sherry St. Clair 13433 Falls of Rough Home: (270) 257-2965 www.stclairangus.com Performance Tested B
Liberty, KY 42539 Matt Coffey: (270) 799-6288 Dewey Coffey: (606) 706-2699 BURTON & SONS ANGUS Genetics forJoe Maximum since 1984 D. or KarenProfitability Burton
480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Joe: (606) 305-3081 Located 15 miles West of Somerset • klburton01@windstream.net Bulls & females sold private treaty. Inquiries Welcome. Sell only what we would buy. Data driven since 1981.
Doug and Susan Schlosnagle (502) 706-0008 DutchCreekAngus.om
MT. MORIAH ANGUS FARMS Bob, Kathy, Rob, and Janna Clark (859) 748-5558 1446 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Bob: (859)339-2610 • Rob: (859)612-1594 mtmoriahfarms1@gmail.com www.mtmoriahangus.com
HERITAGE FARM Tom McGinnis 1024 Hinkle Lane ANGUS • Shelbyville, COFFEY FARMS KY 661 Hopewell (502) 633-1634, homeRoad Liberty, KY 42539 (502) 633-5100, work Matt Coffey: (270) 799-6288 (502) 655-0164, cell (606) 706-2699 Dewey Coffey:
HILL VIEW FARMS Jimmy Gilles 5160 Lee Rudy Road FOUR KINGS ANGUS Owensboro, KYDr.42301 250 Bright Leaf • Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (270) 929-5370 Cary & Kim King Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.com jcgilles86@gmail.com
DAVIS BEND FARMS 2315 Davis Bend Road OLD BARKCanmer, FARMKY 42722 370 Ferrill timmothyljeffries@gmail.com Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716 www.davisbendfarms.com Kenley Conner (270) 735-5324 (270)Cattle 528-6605 • Leslie: (270) 528-6435 RegisteredTim: Angus
APS ANGUS OLD BARK FARM Rd 4040 Taylorsville 370 Ferrill Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716 Taylorsville, KY 40071 Kenley Conner (502) 905-7825 Gordon Schubert Registered Angus Cattle 502-477-2637 • 502-548-8440 Anne Patton Schubert 502-477-2663 • 502-548-2359
Genetics for Maximum Profitability since 1984
FALL CREEK ANGUS 448 Corder Farm Road Monticello, KY 42633 TRIPLE D ANGUS Ronnie Corder 348-6588 Nathaniel &(606) Darla Denham
Nathaniel(Bub), Sarah, Ashley Denham HAMILTON ANGUS FARMS (606) 423-2457 • (606) 875-0780 Eddie Hamilton 2142 Stilesville Road tripledangus.com Science Hill, KY 42553 edjohami@aol.com (606) 271-1286 Bulls and Females for Sale
TAMME VALLEY FARM Jacob Tamme, Owner(859) 583-7134 jacob.tamme@gmail.c www.tammevalley.com
TRIPLE D ANGUS Nathaniel & Darla Den Nathaniel(Bub), Sarah (606) 423-2457 • (606 tripledangus.com
Cary Cell: (859) 613-3734 • Colby Myers - Purebred Manager
TWIN CREEK FARM Shawn, Melissa, Devin (270) 337-3072 or (27 Dennis & Emily 270/337-2128 or 270/
WHITE FARM Tim and Amy White 3664 Military Pike • Le Home: (859)223-0326 Tim: (859) 509-5401 • whitefarm4@twc.com
4040 Taylorsville Rd Taylorsville, KY 40071 Gordon Schubert 502-477-2637 • 502-548-8440 TWIN CREEK ANGUS Anne Patton Schubert 502-477-2663 • 502-548-2359
Dennis & Emily Gibson (270) 337-2128 or (270) 402-4338 Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson NAME (270) 337-3072 or (270) 692-5304
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RANDOLPH FARM 6550 Highway 330 Owenton, KY 40359 Carter Randolph: (513) 543-4343 FARM Nick Sarky:HERITAGE (513) 262-9846 Tom McGinnis patty@randolphfarmoperations.com 1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY
Registered Black Angus Bulls &home Females Available (502) 633-1634, • (502) 633-5100, work Sold Private Treaty. Inquiries Welcome. (502) 655-0164, cell
TAMME VALLEY FARM Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator ADDRESS (859) 583-7134 jacob.tamme@gmail.com www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook! CITY
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PHONE 2 Kentucky 2026 ANGUS PREVIEW SHOW June 11-12, 2026 • Kentucky PHONE Fair 1& Exposition Center - Louisville, Wednesday, June 10 (After 9am) Barn Available; Tie In Pavilion KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION Thursday, June MEMBERSHIP 11 (10am-12pm) Check in All Cattle (3:00pm) KJAA Board Meeting and Social APPLICATION EMAIL Friday, June 12 (10am) Phenotype/Genotype Show > Kentucky Preview Junior Show > Junior Showmanship Return to: Shayna Gibson 1535 Fallen Timber Road Jason Smith, AL New Castle, KY 40050 • Annual Dues $35 Show Order: PGS, Steers, Cow/Calf Pairs, Bred & Owned Bulls, Bred & Owned Heifers, Owned Heifers
ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS
Eric & Sherry St. Clair KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Return to: Shayna Gibson 1535 Fallen Timber Road New Castle, KY 40050 Annual Dues $35 13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY 40119 Home: (270) 257-2965 • Cell: (270) 617-1079 YOUR NAME www.stclairangus.com Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale April 2020
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TAMME VALLEY FARM ADDRESS Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator (859) 583-7134 jacob.tamme@gmail.com www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook! EMAIL
TRIPLE D ANGUS Nathaniel & Darla Denham Sarah, Ashley Denham 70 • CowNathaniel(Bub), Country • October (606) 423-2457 • (606) 875-0780
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David Slaughter, President.......................(270) 556-4259 JoeA Piles, President...........................(502) 507-3845 S SVice OC I AT I O N PatTilghman,Secretary/Treasurer..............(270) 670-8449
AA LAND & CATTLE LARRY CLARK & SONS LLC Daryl Derossett, President..................................................................................................................(270) 670-6232 Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Johnnie Moore, Vice President...........................................................................................................(270) 670-7814 Cynthiana, KY 106 Clark Houk Road • Greensburg, KY 42743 Luke (859) 298-8323 PatArthur Tilghman, Secretary/Treasurer.......................................................................................................(270) 670-8449 Larry Clark, Owner & Operator luke.arthur93@gmail.com Bulls • Show Prospects • Embryos Bulls sell with GE EPD’s • Show Prospects
(270) 299-5167 • (270) 405-6848 Lpclarkandsons@msn.com
BAR IV LIVESTOCK Barry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke • 7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 • Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 BAR LIVESTOCK CLIFFORD FARMS FaxIV(859) 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com Barry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke 3459 KY HWY 1284E 7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 Cynthiana, KY 41031 Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 Since 1937 Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 Cattle for sale at all times. Fax (859) 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com (859) 234-6956 CD FARMS Clayton & Debbie Cash • 1214 Ottawa School Road • Brodhead, KY 40409 (606)-308-3247 • (606)-758-8994 • Gelbvieh-Balancer Bulls & Heifers For Sale by Private Treaty
BRIAN W. DYER, DVM
BEE LICK GELBVIEHS
Owner/Manager Eddie Reynolds GELBVIEH/BALANCERS 277 Old Bee Lick Rd. 2050 Glasgow Road Owner/Manager GELBVIEH/BALANCERS Crab Orchard, KY 40419 Burkesville, KY 42717 2050 Glasgow606-305-1972(C) Road • Burkesville, KY 42717 606-379-2281(H) Brian, Lauren, Kristen Barry, Emily & Julia Brian, Lauren, Barry, Emily & Julia • (270) 864-5909 Bulls & Females for Kristen sale (270) 864-5909
BRIAN W. DYER, DVM
FULL CIRCLE FARMS PLEASANT MEADOWS FARM Gary & Pat Tilghman Carrie &Cattle Daryl Derossett Family Registered• Gelbvieh Lindsey & Garland Gilliam Family • 690 Lick Branch RoadBrad Glasgow, Burke KY 42141 • 270.646.7024 pleasantmeadowsfarm@hotmail.com • Registered Gelbvieh AngusMill cattle sale KY 41039 989&Metcalf Roadfor • Ewing
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R&D OWEN FARMS GELBVIEH & BALANCERS • PO Box 781 • Eddyville, KY 42038 CD FARMS KILBOURNE GELBVIEH (270)& 601-6830 Clayton Debbie Cash• rdowenfarms.com • sales@rdowenfarms.com
East Bernstadt, KY 1214Joe Ottawa Road AA LAND &School CATTLE Piles, President............................................................................................................................(502) 507-3845 606-843-6583 LARRY CLARK & SONS LLC Brodhead, KY 40409& Balancers Registered Gelbvieh cell 606-309-4662 Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Johnnie Moore, Vice President...........................................................................................................(270) 670-7814 (606)-308-3247 Cynthiana, KY • (606)-758-8994 Black Replacement & BullsKY Available 106 Clark Houk RoadHeifers • Greensburg, 42743 Gelbvieh-Balancer Bulls & Heifers Pat Tilghman, Secretary/Treasurer.......................................................................................................(270) 670-8449 Luke Arthur (859) 298-8323 Embryo transplant && AI sired calves For Sale by Private Treaty Larry Clark, Owner Operator Casey Wright, Owner • 2665 Poplar Corner Road luke.arthur93@gmail.com (270) 299-5167 • (270) 405-6848 Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 • 270-692-7496 * donewrightcattle@hotmail.com Bulls • Show Prospects • Embryos Lpclarkandsons@msn.com BRIAN W. DYER, DVM Bulls sell with GE EPD’s • Show Prospects
DONE WRIGHT CATTLE FARMS ASHWOOD SPRING GENETICS
MOCKINGBIRD HILL FARMS Owner/Manager
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle GELBVIEH/BALANCERS Shane Wells 10172 Provo Rd. Luke & Lindsay Arthur BAR IV LIVESTOCK CLIFFORD FARMS 2050 Glasgow Road UPCOMING EVENTS S&S GELBVIEH BREEDING RED & BLACK POLLED GELBVIEH 1982 Rochester, KY SINCE Cynthiana, Barry, Beth Jerri & BenKY Racke •David: Brad Racke 3459 KY HWY 1284E Burkesville, KY 42717 David, & Jon 162 Hastings Ln • Fredonia, KY 42411 (270) 556-4259 H: 270-934-2198 C: 270-791-8196 Saturday May 15 7416859-298-8323 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 Cynthiana, KY 41031 Brian, Lauren, Kristen Barry, Emily & Julia swells@logantele.com Arthur & Joyce Slaughter Marion Rd •Clinic Fredonia, KY 42411 (270)545-3455 Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859)19068 991-1992 Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Show & Learning Since 1937 (270) 864-5909 Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 Cattle for sale McIntosh Brothers Farm • 3348 Frankfort Road • Georgetown at all times. Fax (859) 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com (859) 234-6956
Meeting modern industry demands:
David Slaughter, President.......................(270) 556-4259 Joe President...........................(502) 507-3845 •APiles, Added S SVice O Fertility C I AT I O N PatTilghman,Secretary/Treasurer..............(270) 670-8449
• Increased Efficiency • More pounds of calf weaned
American Gelbvieh Association 303-465-2333 | www.gelbvieh.org JOIN KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Mail to: 690 Lick Branch Road, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141 FARM NAME
YOUR NAME
10AM Learning Clinic • 12:30PM Show
FULL CIRCLE FARMS REGISTERED GELBVIEH CATTLE FULL CIRCLE FARMS Call William McIntosh for more information. (502) 867-3132 BAR IV LIVESTOCK
Burke: 989 Metcalfe Mill Rd, Ewing, KY 41039 BEEBrad LICK GELBVIEHS Barry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke
BRIAN W. DYER, DVM Registered Gelbvieh Cattle
Owner/Manager (H)Reynolds 606-267-5609 (C) 606-782-1367 gbb789@windstream.net Eddie Brad Burke 7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 GELBVIEH/BALANCERS Friday May 28 May 30 277 Phone Old Bee(859) Lick 635-3832 Rd. 989 Metcalf Mill Road • Ewing KY 41039 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 Cattle for sale 2050 Glasgow Road Crab Orchard, KYRegional 40419 AGJA Eastern Show “Run foratthe Brad cell (859) 393-3677Junior • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 allRoses” times. Burkesville, (H) 606-267-5609 KY 42717 • (C) 606-782-1367 606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C) GELBVIEH/BALANCER CATTLE-COMMERCIAL Fax (859) • bar4@twc.com Burley Fields 635-3832 Livestock Center • 709 Oil Fields Road • Horse Cave Brian, gbb789@windstream.net Lauren, Kristen Barry, EmilyHEIFERS & Julia Bulls & Females forRun sale Church Road • Campbellsville, KY 42718 543 Pleasant (270) 864-5909 Call Carrie Derossett for more information. (270) 404-0828
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PLEASANT MEADOWS FARM sam.hedgespeth@gmail.com • Sam-270.299.5449 Gary & Pat Tilghman Entry and room information available at www.gelbvieh.org Seth-270.932.1615 Dan-606.686.1679 Andrew-270.405.1990 Lindsey Tilghman Jones Family
BEE(Juniors/Regional LICK GELBVIEHS Shows/AGJA Eastern Regional)
FULL CIRCLE RICH HILLFARMS GELBVIEH Carrie & Daryl Derossett Family
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Eddie Reynolds McAninch 690Frank Lick Branch Road Glasgow, KY 42141 Brad Burke 277 Old Bee Lick Rd. 1341 Iven Godby Road 270.646.7024 •Mill pleasantmeadowsfarm@hotmail.com 989 Metcalf • Ewing KY 41039 PADON FARMS GELBVIEH BULLS & FEMALES FOR Liberty, SALE KY Road Crab Orchard, KY 40419 (H)836-5518 606-267-560942539 • (C) 606-782-1367 1012 Shelby Road • Salem, KY 42078 • Thad Padon (270) 606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C) 606-787-0120 gbb789@windstream.net
Bulls & Females for sale
richhillfarm@windstream.net
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KILBOURNE GELBVIEH
BRAY’S GELBVIEH CATTLE Clayton & Debbie Cash East Bernstadt, KYRoad Tim & Lisa Robinson • 2311 Hillspring & School Betty KRoad Bray 1214Niles Ottawa 606-843-6583 Pleasureville, KY 40057 • Timrobinson0204@gmail.com • 502-643-0581 Brodhead, KY 40409 1568 Bray Ridge Road cell 606-309-4662 (606)-308-3247 Bedford, KY• (606)-758-8994 40006 Black Replacement Heifers & Bulls Available Gelbvieh-Balancer Bulls & Heifers (502) 255-3584 Embryo transplant & AI sired calves For Sale by Private Treaty
ROBINSON GELBVIEH
EASTERN NATIONAL GELBVIEH AND BALANCER SHOW
at the North American International Livestock Show-Louisville, Kentucky Junior Show-Sunday, November 15-Time TBD • Open Show-Tuesday, MOCKINGBIRD HILLNovember FARMS 17-Time 1:00 pm eastern Entry deadline-October 6-Late entries October 13 • More information at livestockinfo.org Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Shane Wells 10172 Provo Rd. CD FARMS Rochester, KY Clayton & Debbie Cash H: 270-934-2198 C: 270-791-8196 Saturday May 15 1214 Ottawa School Road swells@logantele.com
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Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Show & Learning Clinic Brodhead, KY 40409
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Meeting modern industry demands: • Added Fertility • Increased Efficiency • More pounds of calf weaned
Dues are $25/year, payable to Kentucky Gelbvieh Association
For American information onGelbvieh joining the Association Kentucky Gelbvieh Association or to advertise in this ad, please contact 303-465-2333 | www.gelbvieh.org Pat Tilghman at 270-670-8449 or send an email to pleasantmeadowsfarm@hotmail.com JOIN KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Mail to: 690 Lick Branch Road, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141 FARM NAME
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AMERICA’S
COW The Simmental cow can handle any environment.
She’s built to last in heat, fescue or high altitudes. And thanks to the breed’s built-in adaptability, you can match Simmental genetics to your environment – SimAngus,™ SimAngus HT, Simbrah or proven Simmental genetics. Meet America’s all-purpose cow – gentle and consistent, with calves that give the heterosis boost commercial cattlemen need to stay profitable.
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SIMMENTAL KEVIN AND RACHEL BARRON Crestwood, Ky (502) 905-5851 rkbarron812@gmail.com SWAIN SELECT SIMMENTAL 12113 Green Valley Dr. Louisville, KY 40243 swainselect.com swainselect@gmail.com facebook.com/swainselectsimmental Fred & Phyllis: 502-599-4560 Chi & Angie: 502-287-2116
JUDY AND RONDAL DAWSON 1156 Buzzard Roost Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-593-5136 • jrdawson22@outlook.com
ROCKING P LIVESTOCK 8308 Orangeburg Road Maysville, KY 41056 Chan: 606-584-7581 Keith: 606-584-5626 rockingplivestock@maysvilleky.net BRIAN & HEATHER SWAIN 3906 Pottertown Road Murray, KY 42071 • 270-293-4440 wksbswain@murray-ky.net SIMMENTAL AND SIMANGUS BULLS FOR SALE 1939 Huntertown Road Versailles, KY 40383 BULLS FOR SALE Chris Allen 859-351-4486 callenuky@hotmail.com Dr. Henry Allen 859-229-0755
BRET & LAURA JACKSON BRET AND LAURA JACKSON Paris, Kentucky 859.533.3718 or 859.707.7200 (859) 533-3718 JEROD METZGER • 270-779-6260
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JOIN KENTUCKY SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Mail to: Laura Jackson 1254 Cynthiana Road Paris, KY 40361 FARM NAME
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Kentucky Hereford Associat Kentucky Hereford Association Beef KHA Autumn Sale Saturday Kentucky December 5thExpo Schedule
Friday March 1st - Hereford Show - 1pm
KHA Certified Hereford InfluencedSaturday Sale Monday December 7th - 1pm March 2nd - Hereford Sale
Sunday March 3rd - Open Junior Show - 8am
WELLS FARM Polled Herefords
Toby & Debby Dulworth
2492 S. Kirkman Road LaCenter, KY 42056 (270) 224-2993 • dogwood@brtc.net Herefords that thrive on forages. www.dogwoodherefords.com
HEREFORDS
439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd, Corbin KY 40701 Toby & Debby Dulworth Bobby & Brenda Wells 2492 S. Kirkman Road (606) 344-0417 LaCenter, KY 42056 wells_farm@yahoo.com (270) 224-2993 Kevin, Angela, Kenlea & Kyler Murray dogwood@brtc.net (606) 528-1691 or (606) 682-8413 Herefords that thrive on forages. www.dogwoodherefords.com
Codee Guffey • 1815 Grassy Springs Road Versailles, Kentucky 40383 (502) 598-6355 rockridgeherefords@gmail.com www.rockridgeherefords.com
6077 Helena Road 6077 Helena Road Mayslick, KY 41055 Mayslick, 41055 Charlie Boyd II •KY 606-584-5194 Charlie Boyd II cboyd2@maysvilleky.net www.boydbeef.com 606-584-5194 Annual Bull Bull Sale Annual Salesecond second Saturday ininMarch Saturday March Hereford and Angus Bulls Hereford and Angus Bulls
TK4 Herefords
Chambliss Chambliss Hereford Farms Hereford Farms
Tony & Kathy Staples 992 Knotts Road
Brad, Carla, Carla, Clay Clay & & Clint Clint Chambliss Chambliss Brad,
1101 Driftwood Driftwood Lane Lane 1101 Elizabethtown, KY KY 42701 42701 Elizabethtown, Home (270) (270) 982-3905 982-3905 Home Cell (270) (270) 668-7126 668-7126 Cell fax 270-735-9922 270-735-9922 fax
WELLS FARM Polled Herefords NJB Limited
439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd, DaleKYStith Corbin 40701 BobbyOld & Brenda Wells 5239 Sardis Pike (606) 523-0569 Mays Lick, KY 41055 or (606) 344-0417 wells_farm@yahoo.com dalestith@yahoo.com Kevin, Angela, Kenlea & Kyler Murray (918) 760-1550 (606) 528-1691 or (606) 682-8413
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PAUL L. HANCOCK 8559 KY 56 Registered Polled Herefords Owensboro, KY 42301 PAUL L. HANCOCK 270-771-4194 8559 KY 56 270-314-9758 Owensboro, KY 42301
Jackson Farms Jackson Registered PolledFarms Herefords
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HANSELL PILE, JR.
12045 St. John Rd. Cecilia, KY 42724 270-735-5192 12 miles West of Elizabethtown
Bulls & Females for sale WCN Polled Herefords
Since 1961Wolf Tim & Peggy BillGrove Norris Road Alex12939 Peach
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Bulls & Females for sale
2220 Celina Road
Tim & Peggy Wolf BECKLEY 12939 PeachHEREFORDS Grove Road 284 Pryse Lane Irvine, KY 40336 Alexandria, KY 41001 L.W. Beckley, DVM 859-779-1419 Home: 859-635-0899 Emily Beckley 859-779-0253 Cell: 859-991-3484
“Every calf needs a white face”
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andria, KY 41001 Burkesville, KY 42717 Home: 859-635-0899 Phone (270) 433-7256 Cell: Cell 859-991-3484 (270) 433-1525
Will Beckley 859-314-7053
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Mays Lick, KY 41055 Secretary/ Treasurer dalestith@yahoo.com Melinda Watson • 859-625-8660 (918) 760-1550
THOMAS FARM THOMAS FARM Eric & Ronnie Thomas Registered Polled Herefords PO Box 215 Cross Plains, TN 37049 PO Box 215 Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com billymjackson@aol.com “Farming the Same Land Since 1834” “Farming the Same Land Since 1834”
Registered Polled Herefords
Melinda Watson 859-625-8660
270-771-4194
Brandenburg, KY 40108 (270) 945-9277 (270) 422-4220 tstaples@bbtel.com
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KHA OFFICERS
President: Chris Hopper Dale Stith President 606-584-7842 5239 Old• Sardis Pike 270-528-1720 Secretary/ Treasurer: Steven Green
Eric Union & Ronnie 2396 CityThomas Rd. 2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-5734 Eric’sCell Cell(859) (859)314-8256 314-8256 Eric’s
“Cattlefor forsale saleatatallall times” “Cattle times”
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Shannon, Kerry, Emily, Will & Ellie Morgan 13095 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton, Kentucky 42122 www.morganandmorganpolledherefords.com
Shannon: (270) 320-2389
133 Edgewood Drive • Stanford, KY
Shannon,Luke: Kerry,(606) Emily,669-8121 Will & Ellie Morgan
Beth: (606) 669-2178 13095 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton, Kentucky 42122 Victorinfluenced cattle bred for performance on grass. www.morganandmorganpolledherefords.com “Black cows need(270) a good320-2389 Hereford Bull” Shannon:
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133 Edgewood Drive • Stanford, KY jmspolledherefords.com (606) Caldwell 365-2520 home/fax 4850 Ridge Rd. 270-465-6984 Knifley, KY 42753 (606) 669-1455 cell 270-465-6984 270-566-2694
Victor- influenced cattle bred for performance on grass.
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L. Wayne Beckley • 1420 Fitchburg Rd. for over 58 Years” Ravenna, KYBreeding 40472 •cattle 606-723-3021 for Cell:sale 859-779-0962 at all times. L.W. Beckley 1999 WalnutD.V.M Hill Rd. 284 Pyrse Lane • Irvine, KY 40336 Lexington, KY 40515 Cell: 859-779-1419 • Clinic: 606-726-0000 (859) 271-9086
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sale atJohn all times. 1790 Hidden Valley Tucker II Lane Hudson, KYRd. 40145 19991790 Walnut Hill 17 Hidden Valley Lane (270) 257-8548 Hudson, 40145 Lexington, KYKY40515 Offi ce (270) 257-8167 270-617-0301 (859) 271-9086 www.beckleyherefords.com 18-month-old An cell (859)533-379018-month-old Angus & Polled Hereford Bull “B cell (859)533-3790 “Bulls always for Sale”
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE
AD INDEX
EVENT
LOCATION
AD
OCT 2-4
KJCA Fall Classic
Bowling Green, KY
21
OCT 02
Horse Sale
Albany, KY
A.W. Graham Lumber
9
OCT 03
Chambliss Hereford Farms Dispersal Sale
Lexington, KY
Allison Charolais
10
OCT 09
Rumor Has It Livestock Farms Sale
Paris, KY
American Angus Association
38
OCT 10
New Day Genetics Fall Bull Sale
Salem, MO
OCT 10
J & L Cattle Services Sale
Jeromesville, OH
OCT 10
Pleasant Hill Farms Fall Production Sale
Rockfield, KY
3
OCT 16
Myers/Tamme Valley Angus Female Sale
Harrodsburg, KY
18
Millenium Longhorn
Lexington, KY
26
OCT 17
Eden Shale Open House
Owenton, KY
67
OCT 17
Whitestone Farm Angus Female Sale
Aldie, VA
25
OCT 17
Seedstock Plus Fall Bull and Female Sale
Carthage, MO
29
OCT 17
IBEP Performance Tested Bull Sale
Springville, IN
OCT 17
GMAA 25th Annual Looking to the Future Sale
Campbellsburg, KY
OCT 19
KCA Region 1 Meeting
Owensboro, KY
OCT 24
Kentucky Finest Fall Consignment Sale
Nancy, KY
16
OCT 24
Clear Choice Female Sale
Milan, IN
17
OCT 24
Debter Production Bull Sale
Horton, AL
OCT 26
Oak Hollow's 13th Annual Fall Bull Sale
Smith's Grove, KY
6,7
OCT 30
Gateway Bred Heifer Sale
Mt. Sterling, KY
27
Yon Family Farms Fall Female and Bull Sale
Ridge Spring, SC
23
OCT 31
Trick or Treat at the Yards
Lexington, KY
OCT 31
Mohican & Guests Sale
Glenmont, OH
34
NOV 02
36th Annual Elite Bred Heifer Sale
Paris, KY
NOV 06
Buffalo Trace Herd Builder Bred Heifer Sale
NOV 06 NOV 07 NOV 07
OCT 16-17
OCT 30-31
American Hereford Association Blue Grass Stockyards Bourbon Co. Livestock Improvement Assn Bucksnort Ranch
69 26,27 78 43
Built in the Bluegrass
31
Burns Farm
35
Central Kentucky Ag Credit
80
Clear Choice Sale
17
Coles Bend Cattle
19
Community Trust Bank
17
Easy Way Cattle Care
54
Farm Credit Services
51
Gibbs Farm
11
Ginger Hill Angus
39
GMAA Fall Festival Sale
79
Golden Rule-Wilson Real Estate & Auction
57
Hayes Trailer Sales
63
Henry Repeating Arms
13
JMS Polled Herefords
78
KBHA
16
78
Kentucky Angus
70
Flemingsburg, KY
27
Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef
62
Maternal Solutions Angus Female & Bull Sale
McEwen, TN
43
Kentucky Gelbvieh Association
71
More than a Bull Sale
Chickamauga, GA
2
Kentucky Hereford Association
73
Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Sale
Osceola, MO
29
Kentucky Salers Association
75 72
79
NOV 07
Southall Angus Inaugural Female Sale
Franklin, TN
30
Kentucky Simmental Association
NOV 07
Burns Farm Commerical Femal Sale
Pikeville, TN
35
Knoll Crest Farms
5 47
NOV 10
Tarter Family Absolute Auction
Dunnville, KY
57
Mid South Ag LLC
NOV 13
Coles Bend Cattle Production Sale
Smith's Grove, KY
19
Mohican Polled Herefords
34
NOV 14
Gibbs Farms Bull and Replacement Female Sale
Ranburne, AL
11
Next Generation Bred Heifer Sale
68
NOV 14
Next Generation Bred Heifer Sale
Stanford, KY
68
NOV 14
Built in the Bluegrass Bull Sale
Cub Run, KY
31
NOV 14
Ginger Hill Angus Annual Production Sale
Culpeper, VA
39
NOV 17
KCA Region 4 Meeting
Winchester, KY
NOV 21
West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale
Guthrie, KY
4
DEC 02
Profit Thru Performance Feeder Sale
Lexington, KY
26
DEC 03
Traditions Hereford Influence Fall Feeder Sale
Stanford, KY
27
DEC 04
Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale
Red House, VA
5
DEC 04
Blue Ribbon Bred Heifer Sale
Lexington, KY
26
DEC 04
Horse Sale
Albany, KY
DEC 05
KY Hereford Association Sale
Lexington, KY
DEC 07
KHA Certified Hereford Influence Feeder Sale
Lexington, KY
DEC 10
KY Certified Hereford Influence Sale
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North American Int'l Livestock Expo
49
Oak Hollow
6,7
Peoples Bank of Kentucky
47
Peoples Exchange Bank
63
Pleasant Hill Farms
3
Red Barn and Associates
10
Seedstock Plus
29
Smithland Angus Farm
46
Southall Angus
30
Tamme Valley Farm
18
TJB Gelbvieh
2
Twin Oaks Farm
34
United Producers
22
Lexington, KY
Vitalix
62
Donnell Dispersal Sale
Stanford, KY
West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale
4
KCA Convention & Trade Show
Lexington, KY
Whitestone Farms
25
Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Production Sale
Fredonia, KY
Yon Family Farms
23
27
16
DIAMOND J SALERS
Donald Johnson • 11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564 606-379-1558
SALERS T H E
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DIAMOND J SALERS
WILLIS FARMS Donald Johnson • 11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564 Danny Willis • 964 Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601 • 502-803-5011 606-305-8747 drwc21@aol.com • Purebred + Optimizer Breeding bulls & Heifers for sale. DEL-SU WILLISFARM FARMS
Howard & Sue Edwards • 420 Rose Rd • Somerset, KY 42501 606-679-1675 • Jeriah • 606-416-1154 Danny Willis • 964Privett Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601
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502-803-5011 • drwc21@aol.com KNOB LICK FARM - BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE
Larry Cox • Tina Cox-Lynch • Amanda Cox Gibson • 1315 Knob Lick Road • Irvine, KY 40336 • 606-723-3077 • 606-975-1716
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REGISTERED RED ANGUS
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PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Call 270-202-7186 for more info or check out www.oakhollowangus.com for current availability. POLLED HERFORD BULLS FOR SALE 19–20-month-old Polled Hereford bulls. Good selection. Low birthweight, medium frame. Free Delivery Available. JMS Polled Herefords, Knifley, KY Danny 270-566-2694 Trent 270-5662000 RED FULLBLOOD LIMOUSIN BLACK PUREBRED LIMOUSIN For sale year-round at farms. Cows, bulls, heifers and semen. A C H Holdings, Bowling Green, KY Stephen Haynes 270-7998685 BREEDING AGE HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES Over 60 years of Line 1 Hereford Genetics. Groups of open and bred heifers available for sale at all times. Chambliss Hereford Farms. 270-668-7126
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RED ANGUS, SIMANGUS, CHAROLAIS, ANGUS FOR SALE Red Hill Farms, Lafayette, TN, 615666-3098. Bart, Sarah and Ty Jones Gordon and Susan Jones, 270-991-2663. Visit us online - www.RedHillFarms.net. Contact us for cattle and semen availability. Annual Production Sales: More Than a Bull Sale – 3rd Saturday in March • Maternal Monday – 3rd Monday in May • Bulls & Females of Fall Sale – Last Saturday in October
REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE EPDs Available. Randolph Farm, Owenton, KY (513) 543-4343. patty@randolphfarmoperations.com
COVER CROP TIME! WE HAVE DRILLS IN STOCK: 15-17.5 ft PLANTRIGHT drills. Esch seeders-7/10/12/15 dt drills. Manure spreader time-20 in stock! Meyer 4516 chopper boxes-3. HS twin auger-19 ft - pair heavy duty. Choppers in stock-Deere 3950/55. New holland 230/240 20 rotary headers in stock. Esch no till drillsready to go. 310 and 430 HS spreaders. John Deere 5425- loader canopy. New inventory daily! 859-608-9745 www.redbarnandassociates.com
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Pregnancy Determination: Worth Every Penny Les Anderson Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky
It’s weaning time for spring calving herds, and I hope most of you are planning your herd "preg check." If you have not incorporated this management practice in the past, please strongly consider it this year so that you won’t be feeding non-productive females this fall and winter. When it comes time to cull cows from your herd, pregnancy status is one of the first criteria that will determine whether a cow stays in the country or goes to town. According to the results of a survey conducted by the National Animal Health Monitoring System, fewer than 20% of beef cow-calf producers used pregnancy testing or palpation in their herd. However, the benefits of this practice are simple to realize. Pregnancy determination allows producers to identify "open" or nonpregnant cows and cows that are going to calve outside of your ideal calving season. Compare the cost per head of a pregnancy exam ($10-25) with the annual costs to feed a cow ($700-1,200 per head) it’s easy to see that pregnancy testing quickly pays for itself. Pregnancy testing will provide a producer an estimation of when cows will be calving based on the age of the fetus at the time of the pregnancy exam. An average calving date can be calculated, and the producer can use this information for better herd management. The most obvious example is lower calf death loss at calving because producers are better prepared for calving. Another example is an improved
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nutrition program. Remember, the nutrient needs of cows vary throughout their production cycle; cows nutrient requirements are highest immediately before and after calving and are lowest in the second period of pregnancy, just after weaning. Knowledge of the stage of pregnancy can help producers make efficient feeding decisions. For example, most producers will have hay of varying qualities in storage. Since cows in the second period of their pregnancy require less nutrients, producers can target their lower quality feedstuffs for the time when their cows nutrient requirements are the lowest. Alternatively, producers can save their best quality feedstuffs for the post-calving period when a cow’s nutrient requirements are the highest. Thus, obtaining the pregnancy status of your cowherd will allow a producer to adjust the supplementation in a timelier manner. Finally, if the herd needs to be culled and pregnant cows need to be sold due to drought and lack of pasture, knowing the pregnancy status of the cows will be appealing to potential buyers. Buyers will be looking to purchase cows that will calve closely in line with the cows already in their own herds. Pregnancy diagnosis is a quick and simple procedure. Three practical methods for pregnancy diagnosis can be used in beef cattle: 1) rectal palpation and 2) transrectal ultrasonography 3) blood sampling. Rectal palpation is most common and is an accurate form of pregnancy diagnosis that can be
performed after day 45 of pregnancy. Many veterinarians are proficient at rectal palpation, and this procedure requires little time in the squeeze chute. Transrectal ultrasonography, commonly referred to as ultrasound, can be used to detect pregnancy as early as 28 days with a high degree of accuracy. This method can be employed just as quickly as rectal palpation when done by a skilled technician and may provide additional information that cannot be determined by rectal palpation. Using transrectal ultrasonography, the technician is actually "looking" at the fetus and can determine the viability of the fetus and the incidence of twins. It is also possible to determine the sex of the fetus between days 60 and 90 of pregnancy. The blood test method to determine pregnancy is simple and accurate. First, a blood sampling kit needs to be ordered from the company. Usually, the cost is about $2.40-3.40 per cow for the kit and another $3 per cow to run the test. All the tubes should be labeled according to the instructions in the kit. The most difficult part of this process for most producers will be obtaining the blood sample (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=IuNbsTMrIuI&t=136s).
Cows must be at least 30 days pregnant and 90 days from calving for the test to work. Also, producers who have no experience taking a blood sample will need to schedule this test with their local veterinarian. Once the sample is obtained, the samples are packaged and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The total cost per cow will be the cost of the kit, plus the test cost, plus the cost of mailing and any costs associated with obtaining the sample if you cannot do it yourself. Likely the cost will be about $10 per cow for most producers. The results are normally obtained within two to three days, and the accuracy of the test is very high. If the test calls the
cow open, then the producer is 99+% sure the cow is open. When the test determines a cow pregnant, you can be 93-95% sure they are pregnant. This test will not determine stage of pregnancy (i.e., 90 days versus 120 days). A few years ago, chute-side blood pregnancy kits were developed for beef cattle. Three different companies market these products (Alterys, Pregnostix, CST labs). These kits can be purchased from most veterinary supply companies. These test kits are accurate, and pregnancy results are possible within 1520 minutes of taking the blood sample and completing the test. Store the kits
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Spring-Calving Cow Herd • Schedule a pregnancy examination of cows if not done previously. Winter feeding costs can be minimized by eliminating open cows prior to winter feeding. Pregnancy status (pregnant versus open) can be determined using palpation, transrectal ultrasonography or blood sampling. Stage of pregnancy can only be determined by palpation or ultrasonography (performed by your veterinarian). Chute-side blood sampling kits (Alertys from IDEXX and Pregnostx from BioTracking, Bovine Pregnancy Test, CST Laboratories) are available for use. These provide yes/no pregnancy data in 20 minutes for about $10 per cow. These tests are very accurate. • Evaluate the body condition of your cows and improve their condition prior to winter. It takes about 75 pounds to increase body condition a full score. • If you have already done a preweaning working, revaccinate (booster) calves as needed. Treat calves for internal and external parasites. If you vaccinate calves yourself, be sure to store, handle and administer vaccines properly. • Wean calves before cows lose body condition. Consider weaning early or creep feeding calves to take pressure off the cow herd and your pastures. • Obtain weaning weights of your calves and remember weaning is the time to do your first round of culling and selecting breeding stock. You can eliminate obviously inferior calves, especially those with wild or nervous dispositions. Consider the number of heifers that you will need to save for your cow herd. Bulls that are old, unsound, roguish, etc. can be culled now. It is not too early to begin thinking about replacements.
at room temperature, and do not open the kits until the blood sample is taken. All these kits require the whole blood to be mixed with an anti-coagulant before the sample is placed in the cartridge. The blood is then diluted with saline so the sample can progress up the filament. The tests are available from several distributors, and the cost is $7-12 per test. Many options exist for producers to determine pregnancy in the herd. It just makes sense to “preg check” your cows. The options are endless and can be adapted to suit your schedule. Most of all, it will save you money.
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Fall Calving Herd • The calving season should be in full swing for fall-calving cows. Check cows frequently. Identify calves, and commercial males should be castrated and implanted. • Take accurate records of calving and calving performance. • Put fall-calving cows on accumulated pasture before the breeding season. Be sure to save some grass in the breeding pastures. • It is time to get everything ready for the fall-breeding season, too. Line-up semen, supplies, etc. now and get your bulls ready to go (don’t forget their breeding soundness evaluation). Breeding soundness exams are a vital component to reducing the risk of reproductive issues and need to be conducted 30-45 days before EVERY breeding season. Contact your herd veterinarian to schedule the exams. • Obtain yearling measurements (weight, hip height, scrotal circumference, etc.) on replacement animals - especially for registered ones. • Contact your herd veterinarian and schedule pelvic area examinations and reproductive tract scores for your potential replacements. Use pelvic area to identify larger heifers with smaller-than-normal pelvic areas so you can remove them from the breeding pool. Reproductive tract scores can be used to identify immature heifers for culling. Typically, heifers with a reproductive tract score less than 3 have limited ability to conceive early in the breeding season. Stockers • If you are purchasing weaned/stressed calves, have your receiving/feeding program in place. Feed a stress ration which contains at least 13% protein and is fairly energy dense. • Manage to keep newly weaned and/or purchased calves healthy. Calves should be
penned in a small lot with adequate feed, water and shade to reduce stress. Careful handling and comfortable, uncrowded conditions can decrease stress. • When newly weaned calves are purchased in the fall, sickness and death loss can be a big problem. Work with your veterinarian on a health and receiving program. Consider purchasing CPH-45 feeder calves that are pre-weaned, vaccinated, bunk-adjusted and treated for parasites. • Watch calves closely for a few weeks after their arrival. Calves will normally break (get sick) 5-7 days after arrival, but they can break up to 14 days after they arrive. Have a treatment program ready for any health problems. Early recognition of sick cattle improves their chance of recovery. Watch for drooped ears, hollow appearance, reluctance to rise, stiff gait, coughing and dull or sunken eyes. A good “receiving” program is essential to profitability. General • Avoid prussic acid poisoning that can happen when frost ruptures the plant cells in sorghums, sorghum-sudan hybrids, sudangrass, and johnsongrass releasing prussic (hydrocyanic) acid. Fields can be grazed after the plants have dried up after a frost. New growth that occurs in stalk fields is potentially dangerous whether frosted or not. • Take soil samples for soil analysis to determine pasture fertility needs. Apply phosphate, potash and lime accordingly. • Test hay quality, and take inventory of hay supplies and needs. Adjust now - buy feed before you run out in the winter. • Do not harvest or graze alfalfa now so the alfalfa can replenish root reserves. • Remove fly-control ear tags from all animals, dispose of according to instructions on package. Treat for grubs/lice.
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REG 21366990
REG 21593564
CED +1 WW +92 YW +169 MILK +26 $W +83 $C +291
Depth, Rib, and striking phenotype. Spring bred heifer safe to Jameson.
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CED +16 WW +74 YW +139 MARB +1.33 RE +1.20 $M +84 $C +384
A real stud built the way you want. Excellent set of bulls offered.
Matt Jackson 502-667-0142 155 Batts Lane Campbellsburg, KY 40011 matt@jacksonmarketingsolutions.com
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