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TABLE OF CONTENTS COLUMNISTS 07 Chris Cooper: President’s Thoughts 08 Ryan Quarles: Commissioner's Corner 10 Dave Maples: Thoughts from Dave 12 Baxter Black: Waitin' For Daddy 14 Nathan Lawson: Opportunities and Threats 18
Dr. Michelle Arnold: Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and Bluetongue in Cattle
24 Chris Teutsch: Options for Extending Grazing 38
Candace Smith & Lindsay Burley: New Legal Protection for Livestock in Kentucky
46 Dr. Katie VanValin: Talking About The Beef With Beef
FEATURE STORIES 26 Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Reaches $100 Million in Assets Milestone 26 Raising the Next Generation of Beef Advocates 28-31 NCBA Convention 32 Forest Industry Continues to Provide Substantial Contribution to Kentucky’s Economy 34 UK To Host Fall Grazing School in Woodford County 36 Nutrition Research Improves Public Perception of Beef 40 Your Beef Checkoff Investment: There It Is 44 Study Shows How Corn and Soybean Producers Benefit from U.S. Red Meat Exports 46 Kentucky Grain Farmers Adapt to New Climate Normals 48 Lacefield Receives Livestock Publications Council’s Headliner Award 50 BQA Leads to Responsible, Thoughtful Cattle Management 52 Beef Bash Lexington 2021 58 U.S. CattleTrace Unveils RFID Tag Store 59 United States Cattle Inventory Down 1 Percent
16 County News 22 NCBA Legislative Updates 42-43 Economic & Policy Update 55-57 Membership 60-61 Kentucky Beef Council
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PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS CATTLE FALL WEED CONTROL For the last several years, we have offered free delivery on any bull we sell the day of our spring and fall sales. This has resulted in a lot of windshield time across the southeast for my father and me in April and November of each year. I catch up on my regular rotation of podcasts on my routes while my father chooses almost exclusively to listen to AgPhd on satellite radio during his deliveries. While I have absolutely zero experience in crops, dad had extensive experience with them from about 1970-1990. Needless to say, much has changed since then. Every time after he returns from his trip and we are loading bulls the next morning, he usually shares a nugget of information he heard about the latest technology and practices in precision row crop farming. I usually glaze over the conversation, but he said one thing that stuck with me after a delivery this past spring. He told me that every stalk of corn that doesn’t produce an ear is a weed. It takes nutrients and moisture from the neighboring stalks that are producing ears. If it is not going to produce, it is no different than the other countless weeds that farmers spend the summer trying to eliminate. This same concept has a similar application in your cow herd. If a cow is not creating additional value for you, she is a “weed” in your pasture. We can only run so many cows on our given set of resources. The day a cow is no longer creating value for you is a day she needs to leave your possession. The most obvious way to create value is to produce a calf. A cow that isn’t producing a calf is taking away forage from one that is producing. About the only time a cow that isn’t producing a calf needs to stay around is so she can fatten up on excess forage growth in the spring of the year before heading to town in early June. A cow that lost a calf getting fat on grass in April and May are some of the cheapest gains you will ever get. If you are like us and have missed nearly every rain since early July, I can pretty much guarantee you that holding onto those “weeds” into the fall will not create value. I haven’t priced out much feed lately, but I can guarantee you that carrying them through this winter definitely will not create value. I have always thought that we can take a page out of the row crop farmers handbook. The same management practices are made across the entire crop at relatively the same time. They plant, spray, fertilize and harvest the entirety of the crop at relatively the same time in all their plant’s stages of production. This creates a homogenous product that is easy to manage. This sounds about like a calf crop born in a tight calving season while being vaccinated and weaned at the same time. This results in a homogenous group of calves that are ready to sell all in the same group and that will be ready to harvest at the same end point. There are countless other parallels I could make between standard crop production
practices and proficient management of beef cattle, but those are for another article. For today, I leave you with a single thought. Make sure you are going into this winter with a “clean” field. Call your vet, and pregnancy check your cow herd this fall to identify your weeds. I have always preached that controlling your cost side is the most important thing you can do to increase your profitability. Don’t let those weeds that grew this summer continue to grow this winter. The best way to keep those “weeds” from ever germinating in the first place is to select your genetics from a herd that has demanded a “clean” field. We have private treaty bred heifers available for sale now and bred cows available in October. Our fall sale in October will have a selection of bulls with the highest levels of maternal profitability in the entire industry, and they have the EPDs to prove it. Contact us today, and we will be more than happy to help you put those profitable genetics to work for you. - Joe K . Lowe II M.S. Agricultural Economics
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS: PRESIDENT Chris Cooper 2140 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 200-7711
PAST PRESIDENT Steve Dunning 8200 Antioch Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 498-8180
PRESIDENT ELECT Cary King 250 Bright Leaf Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (859) 734-2173
KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Jeff Pettit 5745 US Highway 41 S Seebree, KY 42455 (270) 836-2963
VICE PRESIDENT Andy Bishop 6135 High Grove Rd Cox’s Creek, KY 40013 (502) 350-7609 TREASURER Ken Adams 90 E Horseshoe Ave. Upton, KY 42784 (270) 734-1443
KCA’S PAST PRESIDENTS: 1972-73 Jere Caldwell - Boyle
KBN CHAIRMAN Allan Bryant 1429 Hillspring Rd Eminence, KY 40019 (502) 548-1379
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2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden
1978-79 Larry Lovell† - Union
2004 Paul Napier - Lincoln
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2005 Eddie Young - Washington
1983-85 Seldon Hail† - Laurel
2006 Greg Ritter† - Barren
1986-87 Bob Vickery† - Wayne
2007 Don Pemberton - Christian
1988 Glenn Mackie - Bourbon
KBC CHAIRMAN Joe Lowe PO Box 205 Smith’s Grove, KY 42171 (270) 202-4399
REGIONAL DIRECTORS: 2002 Jack Kimbrough - Shelby
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1989 Dale Lovell - Muhlenberg
2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian
1990 Steve Henshaw† - Union
2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby
1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson
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1992 Glen Massengale† - Wayne
2012 Mike Bach - Bath
1993 Dell King - Christian
2013 Don Reynolds - Hart
1994 Kenneth Lowe - Warren
2014 Steve Downs - Marion
1995 Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe
2015 Gary Woodall - Logan
1996 Harvey Mitchell - Mercer
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1997 Jim Naive† - Spencer
2017 Chuck Crutcher - Hardin
1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan
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1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren
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2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine
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2001 Larry Clay - Perry
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REGION 1 Bobby Bell*.................................270-547-8547 Buddy Cook.................................270-275-1274 Ashley Holloway................................................. Leland Steely...............................270-339-3476 Don Pemberton...........................270-889-3855 Don Clements..............................270-389-0527 Mark Heimgartner.......................270-875-2585 Jeremy Armstrong......................270-668-2056 Blake Munger..............................270-293-8830 Sara Roberson............................270-668-2428 REGION 2 Adam Maulden*..........................270-590-1005 Dennis Smith..............................270-590-2840 Trent Jones.................................270-590-5266 Chuck Crutcher...........................270-272-6269 Allison Nissley.............................270-403-3205 Steven Green...............................270-528-1720 Don Reynolds..............................270-528-5239 Mike Bullock................................270-792-9644 Dr. Kenneth Green.......................270-589-7175 Corbin Cowles.............................270-991-2534 Kirk Cecil.....................................270-692-7698 Chris Imbruglio...........................270-993-0543 Rayetta Boone.............................270-230-5488 Andy Joe Moore..........................270-590-0841 Brian Manion...............................270-868-0253 Phyllis Gentry..............................502-331-1146 REGION 3 Allan Bryant*..............................502-548-1379 Allen Phillips...............................502-220-0948 Wanda Hawkins..........................502-321-5602 Phillip Douglas............................502-552-0688 Larry Bryant................................502-845-4615 Amanda Hall................................859-333-5001 Nicole Goecke.............................606-782-2263 Maynard Stetten..........................502-609-4986 Kevin Perkins..............................502-269-7189 John Allison................................502-220-3170 Lincoln Clifford...........................859-954-0102
VOLUME 34 • ISSUE 9 176 PASADENA DRIVE • LEXINGTON, KY 40503 • PHONE: (859) 278-0899 FAX: (859) 260-2060 • WWW.KYCATTLE.ORG • INFO@KYCATTLE.ORG Executive Vice President Dave Maples
KBN Industry Coordinator Dan Miller
Graphic Designer Todd Brown
Director of Kentucky Beef Council Nathan Lawson
KBC Director of Product Development Katelyn Hawkins
Video Production Specialist Danny Coy
Staff Accountant Kelly Tucker
Membership Coordinator Nikki Whitaker
National Advertising Sales, Livestock Advertising Network, Debby Nichols (859) 321-8770, Cathy Campbell (609) 581-7644
Director of Kentucky Beef Network Becky Thompson
Publication Coordinator Carey Brown
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Presidents Thoughts It never ceases to amaze me how BIG the AG Family really is. I was blessed with the opportunity to attend the National Beef Cattle Association Conference in Nashville, TN in August and was encouraged and edified to be around “like-minded” folks. It reminds me that a lot of times we get in our corner of the world and say, “Woe is me!” and feel like you are the only person in the world that thinks like you do, well you are not alone! There were thousands of “like-minded” folks from all over the USA in Nashville that had one goal in unison – make the beef cattle business better. And the folks in Nashville were only a sample of these “like-minded” people. I believe it is good for us to get together in larger groups to encourage and edify one another in our beliefs and goals from time to time to expand our thinking, sharpen our focus and prepare our battle plans. So, I encourage you to become involved and see what can happen when we all work together! I was also reacquainted with and reminded of the dedicated and devoted team at NCBA that is fighting for what we believe in and allows us to stay in business as beef cattle farmers. This team, led by Ethan Lane, has a passion for the beef cattle industry that shows as they go to Capitol Hill every day speaking to Congressmen and the White House on our behalf because we have a lot of folks that just doesn’t know the facts about beef cattle and how beef cattle farms and ranches operate. I am thankful we have this advocate so we can concentrate on our beef cattle and our families. Once meeting these folks, you too would become a member of NCBA and be like me and sleep better knowing that we are not alone in defending our right to raise and care for beef cattle. I also had the opportunity in July to attend the MEAT Me at the Table event held at Tim and Amy White’s farm in Lexington. This event was organized to bring all of the proteins raised in KY together and promote the Kentucky Livestock Coalition - a coalition to help one another keep proteins on the dinner plate. The Mission: To promote the
consumption of safe, affordable, nutritious meat raised by Kentucky Farm Families. Tim and Amy made us feel very welcome to their family farm (as always). Speakers included Warren Beeler from the KY Livestock Coalition, officials from the Governor’s office and our Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles all of whom were very supportive of the coalition. I want to also thank the Corn & Soybean Associations for their support of the Coalition. You say, well was the Coalition really necessary? The answer is YES! I am made aware on a daily basis of another attack on proteins and especially beef in our colleges and universities, our public schools, restaurants and our local, state and national government among many other entities. These entities publish false information regarding beef and other proteins that cause the public to fear the consumption of proteins. We have to STAND UP TOGETHER and tell the TRUTH about our products and our businesses! A wise man told me one time that I need to “be a gatherer and not a divider” and those words are so true! Our great Commonwealth’s motto on our state flag says, United we stand – Divided we fall. We have to stand together and support each other in this business so MEAT me at the table for some delicious protein! Well, our new Grand-daughter is here! Brendalynn Raye Cooper arrived on July 21, 2021, she weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces. Beautiful little girl with dimples! Mom, Baby and Dad are doing well.
STONE GATE FARMS Optimum trait genetics This Fall we are offering 110 commercial females. They are the right kind. Backed by years of genetic selection for maternal traits, these females are efficient, productive and dependable year after year. We are excited to bring you this offering and hope to see you at the farm on Monday October 25, 2021. Selling 25 yearling angus bulls, 50 fall pairs and 60 Spring calving heifers.
I hope your September shapes up good and your fall calving goes well. I do appreciate everyone’s encouragement to me in my role as president and I truly value your friendship. So I will leave you with these verses from the Bible: Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
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Ryan Quarles Commissioner of Agriculture September is usually marked on the agricultural calendar as a time to promote farm safety and health in Kentucky and across the nation. As you know very well, farmers face a variety of risks in the course of work, from machinery accidents, chemical exposure, unruly livestock, grain bin entrapment, severe weather, and many others. In Kentucky, we have made great strides to mitigate these risks to make farming safer than ever before. Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center reported that 12 Kentuckians engaged in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting died on the job in 2019, compared with
14 in 2018 and 50 in 1995. But we all agree: one life is one too many. When we lose a farmer, it’s not just the farmer who is affected – family members, employees, and business partners all suffer. We are proud at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to run a nationally recognized Farm & Home Safety Program that provides educational resources and training to ensure the safety of farmers and their families. The farm and home safety team is always in high demand and in an average year appears in more than 100 events, including the National Farm Machinery
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Show; the Kentucky State Fair; the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia; and the Milan No-Till Field Day in Milan, Tennessee. As our world (hopefully) starts to get back to normal, let’s be sure to remember to put safety first each and every day all year long. Let’s encourage our friends and neighbors to share the road with our farmers who are moving heavy equipment and agricultural products across the state. We all want to get home safely to our families, too.
Maternal Matters!
At Red Hill Farms, we are extremely pleased Red Angus has a new MATERNAL Index, HERDBUILDER. This index is closely aligned with our maternal selection goals – cows that have longevity, breed regularly, calve easily and early in the REDHILL 176A AMBER 208C (#3521863) breeding season, and wean a high percent of their body weight. In addition to this important index, we put extra emphasis on udders, feet and disposition. Protability starts with the cow!
Terminal Matters!
The SimGenetics bulls at Red Hill are selected to add payweight in all phases of production – weaning, yearling and carcass. As a bonus, these bulls are selected for KY-31 fescue adaptability, slick hair, good feet and remarkably calm dispositions. These bulls are ideal for mating REDHILL 672X X004 231A (#2847534) to British-based cows to produce calves with added hybrid vigor, feedlot demand and consumer acceptance. 231A, along with other Red Hill sires, have proven track records of adding value in all segments of the beef business!
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Thoughts From Dave Dave Maples Executive Vice President Reading the monthly cattle on feed report and the USDA Agriculture Statistics Board briefing they could be described as friendly reports. The reports highlight a continuing trend of smaller placements and a smaller calf crop with larger marketing’s. At some future time, the industry will reach a point when fed cattle supplies are lacking to service the current beef demand. The cattle on feed report showed placements in the feed yards were one percent lower than pre-release guesses while marketing’s were one percent higher than predictions. There have been some surprises over the past couple of weeks in the beef slaughter numbers. However, with the packers maintaining a several hundred dollar per head margin on current cattle processing helps in assuring a continuing effort to keep the beef plants running at a high through put. The weekly slaughter rates that the industry has been seeing may be unable to sustain
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a 675,000 per week level but at this current level they are moving through the front end supplies and with each week making higher prices closer. Markets always tend to move before the reality of supplies appear when the market moves either up and down. I know it is hard to be patient but most often if you will just let the market work it will work its way out of the different predicaments. If you watch for the signals, you can often hedge your bets on what is going to take place in the cattle industry. Of course, there are always the so called black swan events that can mess up any good plan. A few things that we know. First the cow herd has been in a contraction mode and could be in that mode for a few years to come. We also know that there are fires and droughts in the west. The last time there was a drought in the west many thousands of cows moved to Kentucky. I got my first request for Kentucky pasture to put western drought cows on last week. The signals
could be telling that cattle prices will be better over the next couple of years. The signal has been to increase packing capacity. As we have talked about in the past the packing industry has not invested in expanding and upgrading to new technology in some time. It looks like the packers both large and small are making a move. In Kentucky the Kentucky Office of Ag Policy has invested in Kentucky plants and the Federal Government has announced a $500 million dollar influx of cash into small and regional processing. Kentucky’s Division of Economic Development has hosted, on multiple occasions, a top five beef processing company for site visits to Kentucky. If a large processor was located in the region this would be an added benefit to Kentucky Cattlemen. If not, the local processors are expanding as we speak so that is a positive sign for Kentucky’s Beef Industry.
SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 • 1:00 PM CT United Producers • Bowling Green, KY
Selling 40 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Females Selling 10 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bulls
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Waitin’ For Daddy Baxter Black www.baxterblack.com "Mama, when's Daddy comin' home? Is it time to worry yet?"
Oh, thank God I've got these children just to keep me occupied
"By supper, darlin'. Eat your Cheerios."
But still I'm always lookin' down the road
He rode out this morning early. Like he does six days a week
All afternoon I've watched the sky. It's like I'm playin' poker
I always make him tell me where he goes
You don't know how I fear an angry cloud
'Specially when I know he's headed over on the canyon side
And the wind gives me the shivers. Never lets me drop my
At least I know I'll have a place to start
guard.
So in case he doesn't come back I can hunt for him myself
Nothin' like it whispers quite so loud
Or go for help if I get faint of heart
"Run and git your schoolbooks, kiddos! And be sure to wash yer hands." "Aw Mama, do we have to school today?"
If it wasn't for home schooling I might lose what mind I've got
It helps to pass the daylight time away
And I know I shouldn't worry but I worry anyway
Who wouldn't, if they were in my shoes
I've been up those rocky canyons and I've seen those snaky trails
I know how quick a horse can blow a fuse
"Mama, Cody said a swear word." "I did not!" "Did too!" "Did not! I only said Ring went to the commode."
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"Mama, when's Daddy comin' home? Shouldn't he be home by now? We wanna ride before it gets too dark."
And the hardest time for me I guess is now till six o'clock
I'm nervous till I hear the home dogs bark
But the kids are my salvation. 'Course, they wanna be like Dad
He saddles up their horse and lets'em go
And I stand here by the window thinkin' 'here we go again'
But they're cowboyin', the only life they know
"Mama, look! Oh, here comes Daddy. That's him trottin' up the road. He's wavin', now he's comin' through the gate."
"See, I told you kids be patient, not to get your dander up . . ."
And learn to wait, and wait and wait and wait.
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Opportunities and Threats Nathan Lawson Director, Kentucky Beef Council “We work for great people”, is a statement often heard at our house. Our family began our direct-to-consumer beef business in 2005, soon after we began farming. Like many beginning farmers we needed to be as efficient as possible and capitalize on opportunities that would add value to the limited output of our infant operation. Farming in Louisville’s shadow, in neighboring Spencer County presented us with a common challenge of high land costs, driven primarily by factors outside of the farm economy. Yet, as with many of life’s challenges there were both opportunities and threats. Local beef marketing became pathway for our family to turn a potential threat into an opportunity. Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of working for wonderful people who have trusted us to provide them with a good food to enjoy. Similarly, the work of the Kentucky Beef Council and the Beef Council Committee would not be what it is today without the great folks that we have the privilege of serving. The Kentucky Beef Council Committee is a team you can trust and be proud of. This 29-member committee works annually to help give direction, counsel and focus to Beef Council staff through the development for each year’s Marketing Plan. As a part of that process the 2021 Committee identified Key Opportunities and Critical Threats to Kentucky’s Beef Industry. These opportunities and threats help provide a framework for KBC staff to develop core strategies that will drive our efforts in beef; promotion, education, research, market development and global marketing in the new fiscal year. September marks the end of the 2021 fiscal year and the culmination of a year’s worth of programming for KBC. As we look to the future, I’d like to share with you the Key Opportunities and Critical Threats, as identified by the KBC Committee, that will serve to guide our efforts in the year to come. Key opportunities; to position beef as the top protein. 1. The reputation, taste and experience of eating beef. 2. Consumer demand for protein continues to increase. We need to
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ensure that Beef plays a role in fulfilling those protein needs and wants. 3. Consumers re-engaged in the kitchen for family mealtime and cooking with beef. 4. Strong and growing consumer interest in “local beef ”, knowing their farmer and the people behind beef. (Opportunities for increases in small to moderate sized beef processing capacity and traceability within the supply chain)
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5. Growth in online shopping and associated opportunities to reach consumers with positive beef messaging. Critical threats; to positioning beef as the top protein. 1. Beef myths: environmental impact and sustainability of beef, the stigma that “red meat is bad”, growing market share of meat substitutes (fake meat). 2. Access to local processors for Kentucky beef farmers. 3. Divisions in Kentucky agriculture on a number of key issues including: marketing, production systems, aging producer base, beginning farmer barriers to entry, legislation, etc. “The beef industry needs to refocus on collaboration and not inflammatory rhetoric that destroys confidence in our safe and diverse American agricultural production systems.” -KBC Committee member 4. The negative impact of COVID-19 on foodservice industry and the potential impact on beef purchases. 5. Threats to the Checkoff itself. Each year presents a new set of opportunities and threats. As you can see, we have our work cut out for us. I am thankful for committed, talented and passionate individuals, such as those who have served on the 2021 Kentucky Beef Council Committee. Individuals who are willing to come together for the good of the whole. May we remember to see opportunities through our threats and always remember that, we work for great people.
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KCA Facebook: @kycattlemen KCA Twitter: @kycattle KCA YouTube: The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association The YARDS: @TheYARDS KJCA Facebook: @kyjuniorcattlemen YPC Facebook: @youngproducerscouncil ESF Facebook: @EdenShaleFarm KBC Facebook: @kybeef KBC Instagram: @kybeef KBC Twitter: @kybeef KBC Snapchat: @kybeef
Don Sorrell, Campbell County Extension Ag Agent has Retired after 31 years at the County. He retired at the end of May. He was awarded with a Plaque in honor of his years committed to the county and the Campbell County Cattlemens Association.
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LINCOLN COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Tyler Miller
The Lincoln County Cattleman’s got invited to cook a wedding rehearsal in Knox county. They pulled the grill to Knox county, provided the steaks, and a good time was had by all!
METCALFE COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Moe Hensley
The Metcalfe County Cattlemen met on July 29, 2021 at the Metcalfe County Extension Office.
questions the audience may have had. Joey spoke briefly on equipment, parts and lead times on orders.
There were several members in attendance and everyone was ready to get back to normal. Wright Implement was the sponsor for the evening. Joey Shive and Ken Branstetter were in attendance to answer any
Nathan Lawson with the Kentucky Beef Council was also there. Nathan spoke on how the KY Beef Council utilizes the Beef Checkoff dollars to reach maximum audience. Marketing, Research & Education
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are just a few examples. The Cattlemen also announced the scholarship recipient, Ms. Kellie Froedge. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Sandy Froedge of Edmonton. We wish her well in her future plans. "Your Farm Tells a Story, How Will the Next Chapter Begin"
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JACKSON COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Doug Wilson
On Saturday July 10th the Jackson Co. Cattleman’s hosted a State Cost Share driving field day highlighting completed cost share projects on 5 farms in the county. The project was proposed and planned through the Cattleman’s County Chairman, Ben Gilbert, the local Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Dave Coffey, and the KY Division of Conservation Environmental Scientist, Douglas V. Wilson. The day highlighted Cost Share projects that promoted farm operator safety, animal waste management, water quality, erosion prevention, and overall animal health and wellness. Wilson described the State Cost Share application process to the group and also gave a site by site analysis of each of the practices implemented on each farm visited. The tour began on the farm of Pat and Angie Tincher, who had completed construction on two fence-line feeding “cubbies”. Pat described the process for construction and how he had managed feeding his herd with the newly constructed feeding system. He talked about the ease and safety of feeding and how he had saved approximately 30 rolls of hay when compared to what he had fed the year before. He also talked
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about the limited mud and decreased damage to his pastures because of the fence-line feeding system. He also told the group that he was planning on applying again for the addition of two more cubbies for his operation. Tour stop two was at the farm of David Smith. David had constructed a Bo Renfro Feeding Structure for his cattle operation. Smith told the group that he dreaded feeding his cattle in the mud during the winter (which surrounded his hay rings and gate opening) and that with his primary job hours made it difficult to always feed during the daylight hours. “With my new feeding system, I can now fill the hay rolls in the feeder and have 5 days of hay available to the cows and all I have to do is stop by and check on them without being in the mud”, Smith added. He went on to say that it made the feeding process quicker, easier, and safer for him and the cattle, and that he saved nearly 50 rolls of hay from being wasted compared to the winter feeding the year before. He also showed the participants the manure that was collected for use on his hay fields. Stop number three was at the farm of Chris Boggs. Chris had a well-worn feeding system for
Douglas V Wilson discussing the fence line feeding system at the Pat Tincher farm. Producers viewing the Bo Renfro feeding system at the David Smith farm.
This feeding system stop was at the Chris Boggs farm.
The Jackson Co Cattleman’s final stop was to view the tire water tanks at the Brumback farm.
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feeding his weaned heifers that followed an old fenceline. The cost share plan that was developed was to remove the old fenceline and cables, create a solid base with rock and geotextile fabric, and utilize metal feeding panels and concrete bunks on the new system. Chris had his own bulldozer for the foundation work along with his front-end loader on his tractor for spreading the rock. He used new feeding panels to go along with his concrete feed bunks he previously used. The cattle now stand on a solid foundation for eating the grain and he has eliminated the erosion which had been occurring with the old system. “This has made my feeding easier for me and my cattle and this feeding system looks much better from the highway”, Boggs added. The fourth stop continued at the Coffey Ridge Farm with Dave Coffey. Dave wanted to incorporate a rotational grazing plan with his water tank and working facilities. This plan established a water hub around his water tank and included a livestock trail system connected to his working chute and sorting pens. Dave was able to divide his pasture into 4 paddocks and have a 15’ wide alley which led to his working facility. “I now rotate pastures by opening and closing a set of gates at the water hub and my wife and I can move cattle easily from the pasture to the working chute safely by ourselves”. Coffey added that there is much less stress on the cattle, as well as, less stress on himself and his family. “With the geotextile fabric and rock base, I can easily move my cattle in any weather condition without mud and damage to my pasture”. The final stop ended at the farm of Jason Brumback. Jason utilized geotextile fabric and rock around his hay storage and feeding facility and added two tire water tanks for his pasture and feeding rotational plan. Jason already had a feeding system built in his metal barn structure and had a waterline available on site. He was concerned with the mud and manure buildup and having to utilize on old pond for his water source. Brumback said “With our new plan of fabric, rock, and water tanks, I will be able to keep mud away from my feed barn and water tanks and have plenty of water for the herd. Having the large tire tanks allows for multiple cattle to easily drink at the same time and keeps boss cows from keeping the younger cattle away and cutting down on their water intake”. The goal of the field day was to highlight some of the livestock practices and cost share opportunities available to producers through the Division of Conservation’s State Cost Share program. Each stop highlighted a different set of practices based on the individual producer’s needs, resources, and production goals, while keeping animal and human safety and stress at a minimum. The day ended with a cookout at the Brumback farm. The day was very informative and successful with plans to make this an annual event for the county cattleman’s association. For more information of State Cost Share opportunities, please contact your county Conservation District Office personnel.
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Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and Bluetongue in Cattle Michelle Arnold Associate Professor, Ruminant Veterinarian
Information regarding insect control in this article was provided previously by Lee Townsend PhD (Retired Extension Entomologist, UK Department of Entomology) “Hemorrhagic Disease” is a general term for the condition caused by two related viruses, Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) virus and Bluetongue (BT) virus. The EHD virus is a pathogen of wild and domestic ruminants, especially white-tailed deer. EHD occasionally causes serious epidemics in wild deer populations that can spill over into domestic animals, including cattle. Bluetongue (BT) virus is very similar to EHD although sheep are the most susceptible animal to bluetongue and it can cause tremendous losses to this industry. Cattle are susceptible to both EHD and BT virus infection, although both generally cause mild symptoms such as fever and weight loss or, in some cases, no symptoms at all. Both viruses that cause EHD and BT belong to the genus Orbivirus, family Reoviridae, and the viruses are primarily transmitted through the bite of blood feeding gnats, or midges (no-see-ums), of the Culicoides genus. Bluetongue significantly affects the cattle industry due to restrictions on the sale and movement of cattle that test positive for the virus. EHD and BT have a very predictable pattern with cases concentrated in the months of August, September and October. Deer are often severely affected by EHD and epidemics result in significant, rapid death loss. Sick deer may be found unable to stand and be seen drooling, foaming, or bleeding from the mouth and nose. Dead deer are frequently found in or near water with no apparent wounds. Later in the fall and early winter, there will be a second peak in deer death loss due to chronic cases. EHDV-1 and 2 are the most common virus strains in the US with EHDV-2 most frequently isolated. Traditionally there is an outbreak every 5-10 years in KY but a new EHDV-6 serotype in the US has been isolated from deer every year since 2006. There is also an increase in frequency of EHD outbreaks in northern states where it was rarely seen previously and increasing reports of EHD in cattle around the world. Both beef and dairy cattle are affected by EHD and both cows and calves may show signs of disease. As mentioned previously, the disease is typically mild in cattle but can include symptoms of fever, oral ulcers, drooling, sloughing or shedding of the nasal mucosa, lameness associated with inflammation of the coronary band, and weight loss. In dairy cattle, udder 20 • Cow Country • September
lesions and a severe drop in milk production may occur. Most cattle recover within 2-3 weeks but may lose substantial body condition during that period of time. Sheep rarely develop clinical signs when infected with EHD and goats are not considered susceptible. Bluetongue virus causes severe disease in sheep, white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope, bison, and llamas and alpacas. Cattle and goats usually have milder disease symptoms although there have been outbreaks with death loss in both species. Symptoms of bluetongue in sheep include fever, redness and swelling of the face, ears and tongue, ulcers in the mouth, salivation, ocular and nasal discharge, lameness due to inflammation of the coronary band, difficulty breathing, weight loss and death. The tongue may be swollen to the point of appearing blue due to lack of oxygen. In cattle, symptoms are less obvious but may include lethargy, fever, drooling, tearing, nasal discharge, swollen and scabby teats, and lameness. These same clinical signs, especially the oral ulcers and lameness, can be due to other diseases such as Foot and Mouth disease so it is important to contact a veterinarian in suspected cases of BT or EHD. There may be abortions and/or congenital defects in the fetus if pregnant dams are infected with either virus between 70-120 days’ gestation. Calves may be born small, weak, deformed or blind. BT is also of regulatory significance to the cattle industry (reportable to State Veterinarian) because cattle are considered carriers of the virus which affects their sale and movement, especially internationally. Although biting midges are the primary mode of transmission, bluetongue virus has been recently proven to be transmitted from animal to animal by other routes including close contact, through the placenta to the fetus, venereal transmission, by blood-sucking insects, and iatrogenically through injections with dirty needles. Colorado Serum produces a modifiedlive Bluetongue vaccine only for use in sheep and goats. Prevention of infection is primarily based upon effective treatment of cattle with insecticides. The gnats that transmit EHD and BT tend to feed on the underbelly and lower legs, areas in cattle that are hard to treat effectively with insecticides. Whole animal sprays of pyrethroids should provide the best protection – especially with coverage to under belly and legs where these gnats feed. Organophosphate insecticides are less desirable due to shorter residual life. Refer to ENT 11-Insect Control for Beef Cattle-2020
at this web address for a list of options: https:// entomology.ca.uky.edu/files/recs_0/ent11-beef_0. pdf . The gnats are poor fliers. If possible, keep animals in open areas away (30’ or more) from edges of woods. Gnats tend to be in and around wooded areas and usually do not venture far from margins. Air movement will disrupt their flight. If practical, keeping cattle out of wooded areas, especially around wet spots can help decrease the risk of exposure. Hemorrhagic Disease has been correlated with droughts because the deer tend to concentrate around the few wet areas available and these are where the gnats breed. Building heavy use areas incorporating rock and geotextile fabric underlayment around watering points helps keep these areas dry and clean. Diagnosis of hemorrhagic disease in cattle is accomplished through several types of blood tests. Virus isolation or real time PCR can detect the virus in whole blood (purple top tube). The UKVDL offers a BT/EHD PCR that detects virus antigen in 10 ml of whole blood (drawn in an EDTA or “purple top” tube), or from a swab or tissue samples taken at necropsy (lung and spleen preferred) for $50 in-state + $10 Accession fee. There is a less expensive serologic test available for BT virus (BT virus ELISA $6) but a positive result only indicates the animal has antibodies to BT and was exposed to the virus at some point in time and does not prove active infection. There is no specific treatment for EHD or BT virus infections in cattle. Supportive treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs and supplemental feed may be helpful in affected animals showing severe lameness or those that go off feed. Animals recovering from the infection should be treated with an effective insecticide against biting midges because the virus remains in their blood for several weeks which aids in the continued transmission of the virus. However, the biting midges that spread the virus will cease activity after the first killing frost and transmission will stop.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES NCBA WELCOMES COURT DECISION ON NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION RULE WASHINGTON (July 16, 2021) — On Wednesday, the U.S. District Court in South Carolina dismissed a challenge to the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and granted a remand without vacatur, ensuring the rule remains in effect until the Biden Administration finalizes a new rule. NCBA, along with other agricultural groups, are engaged in litigation across the country to defend the NWPR and are pleased with this key legal victory. “The NWPR is a major improvement to the widely overreaching 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule,” said NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager. “NCBA has long fought to protect private property rights and oppose the unnecessary expansion of federal jurisdiction over isolated and temporary water features. This decision is a victory for America’s cattle producers, ensuring regulatory certainty while the Biden Administration moves through the lengthy rulemaking process. NCBA opposes any federal action that hinders producers’ ability to make investments in their land and care for their cattle. Moving forward, NCBA will continue engaging with the Biden Administration, Congress, and the Courts to protect cattle producers’ property rights.”
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USDA ADOPTS MARKET TRANSPARENCY POLICIES BACKED BY NCBA WASHINGTON (August 5, 2021) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) announced today that it will begin publishing a National Daily Direct Formula Base Cattle report, which will provide greater information into the foundational prices used in cattle market formulas, grids, and contracts, and a National Weekly Cattle Net Price Distribution report, which will show the volume of cattle purchased at each different level of pricing within those formulas, grids, and contracts. NCBA has long urged USDA to adopt policies that increase transparency in the cattle markets and applauds this effort to provide producers greater insight into cattle transactions. “USDA’s announcement is a significant step toward increasing transparency in the cattle markets,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “As Livestock Mandatory Reporting awaits congressional reauthorization, it is encouraging to see the Administration taking proactive steps to broaden the scope of this critical information tool. NCBA remains committed to maximizing market transparency and looks forward to building on this momentum to shed more light on the fed cattle trade.”
The formula bucket is a catch-all for transactions which do not fit the definition of either a negotiated cash, negotiated grid, or contract trade. Most formula pricing agreements utilize a base price from which premiums are added and discounts subtracted. However, the base prices for these transactions are determined through means other than direct, buyer-seller negotiation. The National Daily Direct Formula Base Cattle report will share national base price information of formula agreements. The National Weekly Cattle Net Price Distribution will report what levels (price and volume) trade occurred across the weekly weighted average price for each purchase type – negotiated, negotiated grid, formula, and forward contract. The addition of these new publications will allow producers to better compare their marketing arrangement to others and allow them to make more informed business decisions on their operations. NCBA is the leading voice in Washington on the need for greater cattle market transparency, including the establishment of a cattle contract library and eliminating cumbersome rules of confidentiality. USDA intends to begin publication of the National Daily Direct Formula Base Cattle report on Aug. 9 and the National Weekly Cattle Net Price Distribution report on Aug. 10.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America’s cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy. As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef. Efforts are made possible through membership contributions. To join, contact NCBA at 1-866-BEEF-USA or membership@beef.org.
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Options for Extending Grazing Chris Teutsch Univerity of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, Princeton, Kentucky Hay is an important part of ruminant livestock systems in transition zone states like Kentucky. However, it tends to be an expensive feed source compared to allowing animals to harvest their own forage during the winter months. The cost of producing a ton of grass hay can vary, but if you count fertilizer, machinery, and a little labor will likely be around $100. In addition to the cost, producing hay that can meet the nutrient requirements of brood cows can be difficult. A summary of hay samples that were submitted to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture showed that only 14% would meet the nutrient requirements of a lactating brood cow (Figure 1). On top of this, feeding that hay during the cold, wet, and muddy winter months is not fun, especially if you work off the farm since it is dark when you leave and dark when you get home. In contrast to hay, allowing animals to graze during the winter months can significantly reduce winter feed costs (Figure 2). In general, there are two primary options for extending grazing into the winter months, stockpiling perennial forages like tall fescue or planting winter annual forages like small grains and annual ryegrass. The remainder of this article will discuss these options. Economics of Extended Grazing The following calculations are meant to provide you with a relative comparison of hay feeding
versus grazing stockpiled grass. Calculation and consideration can vary considerably from farm to farm. Cost of Feeding Hay Assumptions: • Hay cost is $100/ton • Cost of feeding the hay is $20/ton • Total cost of hay feeding is $120/ton • Storage and feeding losses are 20% • Cows will eat 30 lb hay/day/cow • Hay will need to be supplemented with corn gluten feed at a cost of $0.75/day (This cost could be reduced or eliminated by producing higher quality hay) Feeding days per ton = 2000 lb/ton of Hay feeding losses in lb/ton of hay / 30 lb hay/day/cow = 2000 lb/ton - 400 lb/ton / 30 lb hay/day/cow = 53 feeding days/ton Total cost of feeding hay = Hay costs per ton / feeding days per ton + supplement cost per cow per day = $120/ton hay / 53 + 0.75/day = $3.00/ day/cow Cost of Stockpiling Assumptions: • Stockpile yield of 2500 lb DM/A • Cost of stockpile tall fescue of $60/A - 60 lb N/A + application cost about $40/A - $20/A feeding cost (labor and temporary fencing)
This month’s FEATURED EVENT is Kentucky Grazing School at Woodford County Extension Office in Versailles September 22-23 more information at https://bit. ly/37yzmaQ or register online at https://bit.ly/2U7ArmR This month’s FEATURED PUBLICATION is “Extending Grazing and Reducing Stored Feed needs” Don Ball, Ed Ballard, Mark Kennedy, Garry Lacefield, and Dan Undersander. You can access it at http://bit.ly/2LDgYEv This month’s FEATURED VIDEO PLAYLIST is is Kicking the Hay Habit: Optimizing Profitability. This videos can be seen at https://bit.ly/37zpr4A FORAGE MANAGEMENT TIPS • Soil sample and apply any needed lime and fertilizer. • Plant annual and perennial cool-season grasses and legumes. Consider incorporating novel endophyte tall fescue into your grazing system. • Harvest late summer hay as needed. Do not harvest alfalfa after mid-September. • Do NOT overgraze perennial pastures in late summer and fall. Pasture plants accumulate energy reserves in the fall that are used to overwinter and regrow in the spring. • Feed hay and allow cool season pastures to stockpile for winter grazing. • Rest native warm season pastures until after frost to enhance winter survival and subsequent productivity.
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• Utilization rate of 70% (strip grazing moving fence twice per week) Grazing days per acre = (2500 lb DM/A x 70% utilization) / 27 lb DM/day/cow= 65 grazing days/A Cost per grazing day = $60 / 65 grazing days/A = $0.92/grazing day Tips for Stockpiling Perennial Grasses Stockpiling is simply allowing forage growth to accumulate during one part of the year and using that growth for deferred grazing at a later date. In transition zone states like Kentucky, cool-season pasture growth is commonly stockpiled in late summer to extend grazing during the winter months. Tall fescue is by far the best adapted grass for stockpiling. Tall fescue stockpiled for winter grazing is almost always higher in nutritional value than most of the hay that we make in Kentucky and will in most cases meet the requirements of a fall calving cow during peak lactation. In addition, grazing stockpiled grass costs about half as much as feeding hay that is supplemented. The following steps will help to optimize your stockpiling program. Choose a strong tall fescue sod in a field that is well drained. To get the maximum yield response to nitrogen applications you will need a healthy stand of tall fescue. Choosing a field that is welldrained will help to ensure that the stockpile can be grazed with minimal pugging damage during the wet winter months. Clip pastures that will be stockpiled to 3-4 inches prior to applying nitrogen. Clipping pastures removes old growth and increases the forage quality of the stockpiled grass. Apply 60-80 lb of nitrogen per acre in midAugust to early-September. Applying nitrogen too early can stimulate warm-season grass growth in pastures, while applying nitrogen too late decreases dry matter yield. When applying nitrogen in early to mid-September, decrease application rates to 60 lb/A. However, recent research at the UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence shows that late season N applications have the potential increase forage growth the following spring. This study will be repeated this fall. Stay tuned for more details! Allow growth to accumulate until mid-December before grazing. If limited grazing is available, feed hay during late summer and fall to allow pastures to stockpile. Graze stockpiled pastures that contain legumes first. Legumes deteriorate at faster rate than grass and should be grazed first to minimize losses. Strip graze tall fescue to maximize grazing days. Ideally, allocating only enough stockpiled grass for 2-3 days will increase grazing days per acre by 30 to 40%. However, if you work off the farm, it may make more sense to allocate 7 days of grass.
Figure 1. Only 14% of the hay samples submitted to the KDA Forage Testing program would meet the requirements of a lactating brood cow
This would allow you to move to fences on days off. Frost seed legumes on grazed areas. Closely grazed stockpile provides an excellent opportunity to establish legumes in grass dominated pastures. Broadcasting the seed as the pasture is being grazed can enhance soil-seed contact and increase overseeding success. Cool-Season Annual Grasses Cool-season annual forages that can be used for winter and early spring grazing include small grains and annual ryegrass. Crimson clover, an annual clover, can be grown in a mixture with both the small grains and annual ryegrass. Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of the most versatile small grains for a farming operation. Due to its excellent winter hardiness, wheat can be sown later in the fall than barley has good potential for pasture, silage or hay production. Wheat will withstand wetter soils than barley or oats, but tends to be less tolerant of poorly drained soils than rye and triticale. Managed properly, wheat can be grazed in the fall, again in early spring, and finally harvested for grain, hay or silage. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is generally more susceptible to winterkill than wheat, especially when it has been overgrazed. It should not be grazed as short or as late into the fall as wheat. Barley does best on fertile, well-drained soils. It is sensitive to acidic soil conditions and poor fertility. Barley produces high quality silage or hay with a higher digestibility than other small grains, but lower yields. Good quality grazing can be obtained from early seeded barley. Triticale (X Triticosecale) is a high yielding forage crop that is gaining popularity. Triticale generally has a higher forage yield, but lower quality than wheat. It is a cross between rye and wheat. As such, it is adapted to a wide range of soils. Tolerance to low pH is better than wheat, but not as good as rye. Rye (Secale cereale) is the most cold tolerant and least exacting in its soil and moisture requirements of all small grains. Like wheat,
Figure 2. Brood cow grazing stockpiled tall fescue in February.
rye can be sown in late August to provide fall grazing, excellent winter ground cover, and spring grazing. The rapid growth of rye, both in the fall and spring, makes it the most productive of the small grains for pasture. Rye is also the earliest maturing of the small grains. Rye tends to be a more consistent producer of spring pasture than wheat, although it quickly becomes stemmy and unpalatable in late spring. Winter Oats (Avena sativa) produce very palatable forage and are best adapted to welldrained soils. They do not perform as well under extremely dry or wet conditions as wheat or rye. Although oats produce high quality forage, yields tend to be lower than the other small grains. As a rule, the hardiest winter oat variety (Kenoat) is considerably less winter hardy than common wheat and barley varieties. In Kentucky, oats will usually overwinter 50% of the time. Similar to barley, winter oats must be seeded in midSeptember to be well established before cold weather arrives. Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) is a coolseason annual that can provide late fall, winter, and early spring grazing. Attributes of annual ryegrass include ease of establishment, high yields, high nutritive value, and later maturing than the small grains. In contrast to small grains, annual ryegrass continues to regrow in the spring until high temperatures limit growth in early summer. Annual ryegrass is commonly used to overseed summer pastures, thereby extending the useful season of this land area. It is adapted to all soil types and grows best at a pH of 5.7 or higher. The highest yields are obtained on fertile and well-drained soils with nitrogen fertilization. While winter annuals can provide ample and high quality forage in late fall, winter, and early spring, they tend to be a more expensive option than stockpiling perennial grasses for winter grazing. However, they can fill certain niches within grazing systems. For example, they could be used to thicken thin cool-season pastures, grown in a rotation with a summer annual forage, used to overseed a warm-season perennial forages such as bermudagrass, or used in a renovation sequence. The following tips will
help you optimize cool-season annual use in your grazing system. Planting date. Cool-season annuals can be seeded from mid-August to mid-September. If fall grazing is desired, plant by early September. Later plantings will provide little grazing in the fall and winter. Suppress existing sod. Suppressing competition from an existing sod or summer annual crop will help to ensure that you get a uniform stand. Ideally pastures to be overseeded should be grazed closely and sprayed with a nonselective herbicide just prior to planting. Planting method. Winter annuals can be planted on a conventional seedbed or no-till seeded. Notill seedings tend to support winter grazing better than conventional seedings. Seeding depth. Seeding depth should be 1-2 inches for small grains and ½ to 1 inch for annual ryegrass. Seeding rates. Small grains seeded alone should be planted at a rate of 90-150 lb/A. Annual ryegrass seeded alone should be planted at a rate of 25 lb/A. A mixture of small grain and annual ryegrass should be seeded at a rate of 90 and 15 lb/A, respectively. If fall grazing is desired, use the higher end of the seeding rates. Crimson clover can be added at a rate of 10 lb/A. Soil fertility. Apply phosphorus, potassium, and lime according to soil test results. If fall grazing is desired, apply 40-60 lb nitrogen/A at seeding. An additional 40-50 lb nitrogen/A should be applied in early-March to stimulate spring growth. For annual ryegrass only, an additional 40-50 lb nitrogen can be applied in mid-April after the first grazing. Grazing management. Ideally, winter annuals should be rotationally stocked. Grazing can begin once the seedlings are well anchored and have reached a height of 8-10 inches. Grazing should be stopped when a residual height of 3-4 inches has been reached. For more information on stockpiling and winter grazing, please contact your local Cooperative Extension office. September • Cow Country • 25
Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Reaches $100 Million in Assets Milestone Planning for future projects now on the agenda FRANKFORT (July 28, 2021) – The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation achieved a financial milestone this spring when it reached more than $100 million in total assets. The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) is the lending arm of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB). Together, under the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, the two work in concert to distribute funds from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The 1998 agreement, requires tobacco companies to pay settling states, including Kentucky, annual installments. The financial milestone came after KADB committed $5 million to KAFC during its May 2021 meeting. Since 2003, the KADB has invested $80 million in KAFC for loans. The additional $20 million in assets includes loans approved by KADB and then transferred to KAFC and interest payments made on all loans over the years. “Investing in Kentucky’s agriculture community is investing in Kentucky’s future,” said Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles, who serves as chairman of the board for KAFC and KADB. “This milestone means that the KAFC has reached the size of a community bank, which is an amazing achievement from where we began 20 years ago. With all the lending pieces now in place, our focus shifts to retaining this opportunity for future agriculture endeavors.” During a joint public meeting of the two boards in mid-July in Bowling Green, KADB approved
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more than $2.3 million in grants for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the state, while KAFC approved more than $1.9 million in loans. In addition to the regular monthly board meetings, the members of each board began strategic planning for the future. “Over the last two decades Kentucky has invested in diversifying our agriculture economy away from tobacco production with great success,” said Brian Lacefield, Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy Executive Director, the office that provides staff support for both KADB and KAFC. “Now we need to plan for the next 20 years as we continue to be good stewards of the Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Funds.” KAFC addresses the unique financing needs of agriculture in the Commonwealth. Its mission is to strengthen Kentucky agriculture by providing access to low-interest loan programs through joint partnerships with local lending institutions. KAFC assists beginning farmers, farm families, and agribusinesses obtain the necessary capital to establish, maintain, or expand their agricultural operation. KADB administers the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF). Its mission is to invest funds in innovative proposals that increase net farm income and affect tobacco farmers, tobacco-impacted communities and agriculture across the state by stimulating markets for Kentucky agricultural products. This includes new ways to add value to Kentucky agricultural products and exploring new opportunities that
will benefit Kentucky farms now and in the future. The boards have funded more than $800 million in support of agriculture and rural projects in loans and grants over the last 20 years. From helping farmers get started and expand existing operations to providing capital for start-up kitchens, farmers markets and purchases for equipment to expand agricultural opportunities across the state. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic last year, agriculture was a key focus as consumers struggled to find the food products they needed on the grocery store shelves. One of those products was meat. KADB approved a new program, Meat Processing Investment Program (MPIP) to help Kentucky processors and farmers meet consumer demands. To date more than $6 million has been invested in 30 local processing facilities across the commonwealth, this successful investment in infrastructure will have positive effects lasting for decades. The two boards believe future funding should focus on investments with a long-term impact. The joint meeting in July allowed each board to brainstorm ideas and projects. In the coming months, the boards will seek public input from Kentucky agricultural organizations and other stakeholders as they plan for the next 20 years. To learn more about the boards and the programs they finance, visit https://www.kyagr.com/ agpolicy/.
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Thousands Gather in Tennessee for Annual Cattle Industry Convention ATTENDEES EXCITED TO MEET IN PERSON
NASHVILLE, TN (Aug. 10, 2021) – The largest annual beef industry event begins today in Nashville, where more than 6,000 cattle producers, industry partners and stakeholders will gather for the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. The event, which continues through Aug. 12, provides a platform for education, policy development and networking. “I am pleased that cattlemen and women can come together in person once again,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jerry Bohn. “Producers from across the country and their families look forward to convention every year, but I think it means even more following the pandemic’s disruptions.” Carrie Behlke, winner of the 2021 NCBA National Anthem Contest, will open the convention in patriotic style by singing the “StarSpangled Banner”. The convention then kicks off in Music City fashion with country music singer and songwriter, Kix Brooks. Brooks, who was recently recognized as the National OnAir Personality of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, will talk about his experiences in country music as well as his passion for creating award-winning wines. Over the next few days convention participants will gain insights on market trends during the CattleFax Outlook Seminar, hear a “State of the Industry” update from NCBA, learn about the 28 • Cow Country • September
cattle industry’s role in sustainability, and wander through the NCBA Trade Show – the industry’s largest, with more than 350 exhibitors on more than seven acres. Annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will also be held. In addition, the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner will be honored at a special reception on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and winners of the Beef Quality Assurance awards will be recognized on Thursday, Aug. 12. The final day of convention includes two general sessions, one of which offers a panel discussion on sustainability. Sustainability continues to be a hot topic, with environmental stewardship often making the headlines, but economic viability and social responsibility play roles as well. Session speakers will discuss how the cattle industry offers solutions to the climate change conversation. The Closing General Session on Thursday, Aug. 12, will feature speaker Jason Brown, a former professional football player who turned in his cleats for a tractor. Brown left the NFL to serve others through farming and he will talk about his life-changing journey from the football field to the vegetable field. Additional educational opportunities include
the Learning Lounge, which offers classroom sessions on the trade show floor providing busy attendees valuable educational tips. The Stockmanship and Stewardship demonstration arena provides unique educational experiences featuring live animal handling and horsemanship demonstrations. And, back by popular demand is the Chutes and Scales Showdown where producers can watch cattle run through chutes, side-by-side, then get hands-on experience with the equipment. Campfire Chats also provide attendees the opportunity to engage with fellow producers and industry leaders in interactive roundtable discussions. Entertainment also abounds throughout the event, including a NashBash BBQ on Wednesday, Aug. 11 and Cowboy’s Night at the Opry on Thursday, Aug. 12. The exclusive event at the Grand Ole Opry will feature country music’s brightest stars and greatest legends including Mark Wills, Crystal Gayle, Ashley McBryde, Ricky Skaggs and Lauren Alaina. “This is a great time to come together and not only conduct the business of the industry, but also to reconnect and network with one another,” Bohn concluded. On-site registration is open for those who still would like to attend, and single day and trade show only tickets are available. For more information, visit https://convention.ncba.org.
Cattle Industry Commits to Climate Neutrality by 2040 NASHVILLE, TN (Aug. 12, 2021) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) solidified U.S. cattle ranchers’ commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability with the release of U.S. cattle industry sustainability goals. Beef producers in the United States are already the global leader in sustainable beef production. The setting of these goals will further enhance the sustainability of the U.S. system and set targets that demonstrate to the world that producers are committed to continued improvement. The goals for the U.S. cattle industry include: • Demonstrate climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040. • Create and enhance opportunities that result in a quantifiable increase in producer profitability and economic sustainability by 2025. • Enhance trust in cattle producers as responsible stewards of their animals
and resources by expanding educational opportunities in animal care and handling programs to further improve animal wellbeing. • Continuously improve our industry's workforce safety and well-being. “Cattlemen and women have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability for generations. They work tirelessly to protect the land, water and air resources in their care. Through countless improvements in genetics, grazing management, manure handling and the adoption of many other technologies, this is just the next step on our industry’s path,” said Marty Smith, a Florida cattleman and NCBA past president. “Producers deserve recognition for their use of cuttingedge practices and technologies that minimize environmental impact. By setting goals, we’re publicly committing to continuous improvement and setting targets that allow us to measure and document those efforts.”
These goals are the culmination of a grassroots, rancher-led process. The Sustainability Goals Task Force was formed in 2021 to evaluate the current state of U.S. beef cattle sustainability, determine which improvements are most critical and help share the story of progress. Members of this working group – cattle farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. – led the process and made all decisions, including setting the sustainability goals. “Sustainability is, and will continue to be, an incredibly important part of what we do, and I’m proud that my fellow leaders across the cattle industry have taken these important steps,” Smith said. “As our country and the world examine risks associated with climate change and other sustainability challenges, our commitment to sustainability positions us to play an even bigger role in mitigating these risks in the future.” Visit ncba.org/sustainability to learn more about the cattle industry’s sustainability goals.
Cattle Producer Education Experience Draws Big Crowd POPULAR EDUCATION EVENT PRECEDES ANNUAL CONVENTION NASHVILLE, TN (Aug. 10, 2021) – Hundreds of cattlemen and women attended the 28th annual Cattlemen’s College in Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 9-10, which was held before the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. Cattlemen’s College, sponsored by Zoetis, is one of the cattle industry’s premier educational events and brings stimulating sessions that can help generate better returns for operations.
breeding and marketing decisions. Dr. Tom Short and Dr. Kent Andersen provided this thought-provoking demonstration about genomic technology and offered insights to help better inform selection decisions with genetic selection tools that enhance production efficiency throughout the beef supply chain. The day wrapped up with a Taste of Tennessee reception, with beef provided by Certified Angus Beef.
The first day included four workshops featuring hot topics selected by producers themselves, such as parasite and dewormer resistance, factors affecting breeding success in heifers, making effective decisions, and vaccination strategies in beef cows. Speakers also addressed risk management and informed producers how they can capitalize on opportunity, manage marketing decisions and start the discussion on Livestock Risk Protection.
Day two started with keynote speaker, Dr. Jayson Lusk from Purdue University who discussed industry impacts from COVID-19 and keeping beef at the center of the plate. Lusk also provided the latest research regarding the potential impacts of emerging alternative proteins and current challenges facing the cattle industry.
In addition, the live animal demonstration focused on genomic tools for heifer selection,
The second day also featured 18 sessions and six educational tracks for producers to choose from including making better decisions for better outcomes, cattle breeding & selection,
maintaining a healthy herd, practical nutrition, sustainability and hot topics such as preparing for activist threats. The event concluded with a networking lunch where producers had the opportunity to engage with speakers and each other. “Every year we work with producers to identify the best topics then invite industry leaders to provide valuable information,” said Josh White, executive director of producer education & sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “The wealth of information offered not only helps current producers, but future generations as well.” On demand videos from Cattlemen’s College will be available online for registered attendees, and for a fee to non-attendees, following the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show at https://convention.ncba.org/events-meetings/ cattlemens-college.
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CattleFax Forecasts Record Beef Demand; Prospects for Tighter Supplies NASHVILLE, TN (Aug. 11, 2021) – The beef cattle industry is bouncing back from the pandemic, and continued progress is expected in 2022. Beef prices are near record high, and consumer and wholesale beef demand are both at 30-year highs as the U.S. and global economy recover. While drought remains a significant concern with weather threatening pasture conditions in the Northern Plains and West, strong demand, combined with higher cattle prices, signal an optimistic future for the beef industry, according to CattleFax. The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, shared expert market and weather analysis today. According to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach, the cattle market is still dealing with a burdensome supply of market-ready fed cattle. The influence of that supply will diminish as three years of herd liquidation will reduce feedyard placements. As this occurs, the value of calves, feeder cattle and fed cattle will increase several hundred dollars per head over the next few years. Kevin Good, vice president of industry relations and analysis at CattleFax, reported that the most recent cattle cycle saw cattle inventories peak at 94.8 million head and that those numbers are still in the system due to the COVID-19 induced slowdown in harvest over the past year. “As drought, market volatility and processing capacity challenges unnerved producers over the past 24 months, the industry is liquidating the beef cowherd which is expected to decline 400,000 head by Jan. 1 reaching 30.7 million head,” Good said. The feeder cattle and calf supply will decline roughly 1 million head from its peak during this contraction phase. Fed cattle slaughter will remain larger through 2021 as carryover from pandemic disruptions works through a processing segment hindered by labor issues, he added. “While fed cattle slaughter nearly equals 2019 highs at 26.5 million head this year, we expect a 500,000-head decline in 2022,” Good said. “This, combined with plans for new packing plants and expansions possibly adding near 25,000 head per week of slaughter capacity over the next few years, should restore leverage back to the producer.” Good forecasted the average 2022 fed steer price at $135/cwt., up $14/cwt. from 2021, with a
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range of $120 to $150/cwt. throughout the year. All cattle classes are expected to trade higher, and prices are expected to improve over the next three years. The 800-lb. steer price is expected to average $165/cwt. with a range of $150 to $180/ cwt., and the 550-lb. steer price is expected to average $200/cwt., with a range of $170 to $230/ cwt. Finally, Good forecasted utility cows at an average of $70/cwt. with a range of $60 to $80/ cwt., and bred cows at an average of $1,750/cwt. with a range of $1,600 to $1,900 for load lots of quality, running-age cows. Consumer demand for beef at home and around the globe remained strong in 2021, a trend that will continue in 2022, especially as tight global protein supplies are expected to fuel U.S. export growth. Aftershocks from the pandemic continue to keep domestic demand at elevated levels not seen since 1988. Government stimulus and unemployment benefits are fueling the economy with demand outpacing available supplies as restaurants and entertainment segments emerge from shutdowns. According to Good, the boxed beef cutout peaked at $336/cwt. in June, while retail beef prices pushed to annual high at $7.11/lb. “Customer traffic remained strong at restaurants and retail – even as those segments pushed on the higher costs, proving consumers are willing to pay more for beef,” he said. Wholesale demand will be softer in 2022, as a bigger decline in beef supplies will offset a smaller increase in beef prices with the cutout expected to increase $5 to $265/cwt. Retailers and restaurants continue to adjust prices higher to cover costs. Good added the retail beef prices are expected to average $6.80/lb. in 2021 and increase to $6.85/lb. in 2022. Global protein demand has increased and U.S. beef exports have posted new record highs for two consecutive months, even with high wholesale prices. The increases were led by large, year-over-year gains into China, and Japan and South Korea remaining strong trade partners for protein. “The tightening of global protein supplies will support stronger U.S. red meat exports in 2022. U.S. beef exports are expected to grow 15 percent in 2021 and another 5 percent in 2022,” Good said. Mike Murphy, CattleFax vice president of research and risk management services, expects summer weather patterns – and their affect on corn and soybean yields – to be the focus of
market participants. “As China rebuilds its pork industry following their battle with African Swine Fever, they are looking for higher quality feed ingredients, such as corn and soybeans” Murphy said “Exceptional demand from China is leading U.S. corn exports to a new record in the current market year, and strong demand for U.S. soybeans has elevated prices in the last 12 months.” Spot prices for soybeans are expected to be $13 to $16 per bushel for the remainder of the next 18 months along with spot corn futures to trade between $4.75 to $6.25 per bushel in the same time frame. Murphy noted that drier weather in the Northern Plains and West will pressure hay production and quality in the 2021 season – supporting prices into the next year. “May 1 on-farm hay stocks were down 12 percent from the previous year, at 18 million tons. The USDA estimates hay acres are down 700,000 from last year at 51.5 million acres. So, expect current year hay prices to average near $170/ton, and 2022 average prices should be steady to $10 higher due to tighter supplies and stronger demand,” he said. All session panelists agreed that weather is a major factor impacting the beef industry, and agriculture as a whole in 2021 and going into 2022. A forecasted return of La Niña this fall would lead to intensifying drought for the West and Plains into early 2022, according to Dr. Art Douglas, professor emeritus at Creighton University. Douglas indicated that the precipitation outlook in the fall of 2021 going into the early part of 2022 could see drought push harder in the Pacific Northwest with above-normal precipitation across the intermountain West – leaving the Midwest drier, and less tropical storm activity to reduce Southeast rainfall into late fall. Also, the western half of the country will be drier into early spring with a returning La Nina. Blach concluded the session with an overall positive outlook, expecting margins to improve as cattle supply tightens and producers gain leverage back from packers and retailers, beef demand to remain solid with expected export growth, and utilization and packing capacity to improve over the next few years. He also noted that the economy has made gains in 2021 and should stay stronger with low interest rates and government stimulus fueling consumer spending.
2020 Beef Advocate of the Year Announced at 2021 Beef Industry Convention HONOREE RECOGNIZED BY MASTERS OF BEEF ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOR HER ROLE IN HELPING HEALTH-CONSCIOUS CONSUMERS EMBRACE BEEF
improve her health a few years ago when she was leading the nutrition program for the Kentucky Beef Council and routinely spoke on the role beef plays in a healthy diet. “I knew all the research I was sharing was true and backed by reliable research but I thought I was doing a disservice to the industry I loved by speaking to the health benefits of beef while not being an example of that,” said Burchett. After appearing in People Magazine as the rancher who lost 125 lbs, Burchett was also highlighted in Women’s Health and on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Access Hollywood quickly becoming a trusted authority on what living your happiest, healthiest life looks like while continuing to enjoy the foods and lifestyle you love. The health benefits of beef, nutritious beef recipes and sharing what goes into cattle ranching is threaded throughout Burchett’s social media content for her diverse audience, illustrating that beef advocacy is more than what she does, it’s who she is. “My own life has been an example of how lean beef fits into a heart healthy diet and DENVER, August 11, 2021 – Kiah Twisselman Burchett has been selected as the 2020 Advocate of the Year for her work helping mainstream Americans appreciate the cattle industry and feel good about enjoying beef. This award, given by NCBA’s Beef Checkofffunded Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program, recognizes an outstanding beef advocate for their success in reaching and educating consumers about cattle and beef. The former Kentucky Beef Council employee went viral in 2020 after People Magazine highlighted her weight loss story. Burchett used that momentum to start a business as a life coach and weight loss expert, teaching people how to use their
surroundings to better themselves at home or on the farm, and to enjoy their favorite foods – especially beef! Burchett gained a following of both urban and rural women alike by tapping into their shared goals to live their happiest and healthiest lives, to be energetic and to say ‘yes’ to life again. With tens of thousands of followers, the beef loving cattle rancher has been able to reach a new audience of consumers, an impressive feat considering more than 98% of the American population has little or no direct connection to farming or ranching, and people tend to be quick to reject what they don’t understand. Burchett was initially motivated to
lifestyle and I get to share the ins and outs of ranching to people who are outside of our industry because so much of my following are not from agriculture,” Burchett stated. Burchett recently launched her podcast “Climbing with Coach Kiah” and in her quest to continue bringing mindfulness, coaching, and providing an opportunity to connect people back with the land through a ranch experience, she plans to begin hosting rural ranch wellness retreats at her family’s ranch in spring 2022. Burchett’s community – both those within as well as outside of agriculture – are thrilled for the upcoming retreats and Burchett is thankful she’s been able to provide a platform where women can focus on their shared values and overlook their differing backgrounds. “We’re all walking this journey together it’s just that one person might be going to the gym and one person might be walking her dirt driveway after checking calves in the morning. We’re all so much more alike than we are different.” You can follow Kiah Twisselman Burchett on social media at @ Coach_Kiah.
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LEXINGTON, KY - In 2020, the Kentucky forest sector remained steady to 2019 levels and added an estimated $13.97 billion to the state’s economy. “Tree species diversity within our forests helps buffer the sector from unknown ecologic and economic impacts, which was really important in 2020,” said Jeff Stringer, chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. “The economic impact of Kentucky forests is distributed across the state and contributes to the vitality of both urban and rural economies.” Kentucky’s forest sector is comprised of six sub-sectors: logging, primary wood manufacturing, secondary wood manufacturing, pulp and paper, paper converters and wood residue. The majority of the wood used by these sectors comes from Kentucky forests, which contain some of the largest diversity of tree species in the nation and are mostly family owned. UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment forestry specialists estimate that each acre of harvested woodland contributes more than $23,000 to the state’s economy. Most of this amount comes from value-added wood products produced by the secondary wood industry, but each step in the supply chain from the landowner to the final product adds
to the acre’s total economic impact. “Virtually no wood is wasted in the supply chain. Even wood residues like sawdust, chips and bark, are sold or used in other industries,” Stringer said. As with many industries, the COVID-19 pandemic created supply chain issues in the industry. As an essential business, forest and wood manufacturing employees continued to operate throughout the pandemic. The forest industry harvested an estimated 779 million board feet of hardwood in 2020, which is a decline of 11 million board feet compared to 2019. For many of the state’s wood species, U.S. tariffs with China imposed since 2018 negatively impacted the export market during 2020, but as the year progressed, export demand increased as these tariffs lessened. “Slow markets, COVID-related issues and general uncertainty made 2020 another tough year for many logging operations and sawmills,” Stringer said. “If markets continue to stabilize in 2021, there are indicators of improving conditions and pricing trends.” The state’s forests do not produce the wood species needed for the construction industry, which saw dramatic price swings throughout 2020 and at times, record lumber prices.
The demand for bourbon continues to provide a strong market for high quality white oak logs. These logs are made into barrels for the distilling and wine industries. The export market for used bourbon barrels continues to be strong. It was the state’s largest wood-related export in 2020 and accounted for $112 million. Lower quality logs in all species declined in price as pricing softened for hardwood railroad ties. While prices dropped 13% in 2020 for high quality black walnut logs, which are the most valuable hardwood species, these remain at near record-high prices. The reopening of the paper mill in Wickliffe provided an important boost to the pulp and paper industry. “Throughout 2020, the mill ramped up production, and we are seeing a resurgence in pulpwood demand in Western Kentucky. As a result, this is providing opportunities and increased revenues for landowners in that part of the state,” Stringer said. New to this year’s report is a breakdown of the sector’s economic impact by U.S. congressional district, which allows policymakers and the public to see the sector’s impact on each of the state’s region. The entire report is available on the UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension website https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/ economic-report/.
UK To Host Fall Grazing School in Woodford County PRINCETON, KY, - The University of Kentucky will host the Kentucky Grazing School Sept. 22-23 at the Woodford County office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to help ruminant producers maximize the use of their forages as the fall grazing season begins. The school includes a mixture of classroom presentations, on-site demonstrations and handson activities. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists in livestock, forages, engineering and economics will join county extension agents, and representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and industry to lead the schools. Each day begins at 7:30 a.m. EDT and ends at 5 p.m. The day begins at the Woodford County Extension office and handson activities will take place at UK’s nearby C. Oran
Little Research Center and on a local producer’s farm. During the first day, participants will break into small groups with an assigned set of calves. Students will then calculate the amount of forage their calves need for a 24-hour period. At the research farm, students will estimate the available forage in the pasture, and set up a paddock using temporary fencing and water that provides enough forage for the 24-hour period. Cattle will then graze the paddocks. Attendees will observe and report on their paddocks to the entire class near the end of day two. Also in groups, participants will design a grazing system for a local producer’s farm and share their designs with everyone. Participation is limited to 45 people and is filled on a first come, first served basis. The cost to attend
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is $60 per person and includes all educational materials, grazing manuals, breaks and lunch both days. Sept. 17 is the registration deadline. Individuals can register online at www. fallgrazingschool.eventbrite.com or mail registration and a check payable to the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council to Carrie Thrailkill, University of Kentucky Research and Education Center, 348 University Drive, Princeton, KY, 42445. Program sponsors include the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, Kentucky Master Grazer Educational Program and Kentucky Beef Network.
17th Annual Gateway Regional Bred Heifer Sale Friday, October 29th, 2021 • 6:30PM Bluegrass Stockyards East • 3025 Owingsville Rd. Mt. Sterling
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GREEN RIVER LIVESTOCK CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY
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These heifers excel in quality and have exceptional future earning potential. For More Information Contact: John McDonald • (859) 404-1406 Email: johnk.mcdonald@ky.gov Catalogs available 2 weeks prior to sale Sale Day/Stockyard Phone: 859-498-9625 • Jeff Copher: 859-229-7587
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DARREL EASTRIDGE • 270-469-5389
West Kentuck y Select BRED HEIFER SALE Selling 250 Spring Calving Bred Heifers
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A three-year research study was conducted using Fescue 7 at Morehead State University. Researchers measured cow body condition scores, calf weights, hair shedding, body temperature, and cow behavior. Cows provided the Fescue 7 mineral had significantly better body condition scores, quicker hair shedding, lower body temperature and grazed more frequently during the heat of the day. We believe that our research shows that Fescue 7 mineral can be an effective tool in combating heat stress associated with fescue toxicosis.” Dr. Patricia Harrelson
Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market Guthrie, Kentucky For more information contact: Kevin Laurent, University of Kentucky (270) 365-7541 ext. 226 Mark Barnett, KY-TN Livestock Market (270) 483-2504
See these heifers at: www.kyheifersale.com All heifers are guaranteed bred to bulls with known EPDs and have met stringent requirements for health, quality and pelvic measurements. All heifers qualify for KY and TN Cost Share
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Selling 10 Angus bulls—24 months old Immediately following the West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale. September • Cow Country • 35
Nutrition Research Improves Public Perception of Beef Celebrating 35 Years of Beef Checkoff Successes CENTENNIAL, CO. (July 21, 2021) – As the Beef Checkoff celebrates its 35th anni-versary, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is shining a light on the successful promotion and research programs that drive the demand for beef. Consumers today are more open to the nutritional benefits of beef than at any other time since the Checkoff began more than three decades ago but getting here was not easy and required consistent long-term investment in nutrition re-search to turn the tide. The Beef Checkoff was implemented at a time when U.S. Dietary Guidelines encour-aged Americans to limit beef in their diet and reduce their intake of fat and cholesterol. This coincided with Americans’ growing interest in healthy lifestyles and it quickly be-came clear nutrition and health concerns could be a potential barrier to consumers eating beef. In order to address the concerns and further understand beef ’s role in health, the Checkoff began funding nutrition research. Through the years, the Checkoff has made significant contributions to the scientific understanding about beef ’s role in health. And now, The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) recommend introducing solid foods, like beef, to infants and toddlers, in order to make every bite count with protein, iron, zinc and choline.1-2 “I’ve seen firsthand the evolution of nutrition behavior over the years,” said Becky Walth, South Dakota producer and member of the Nutrition & Health Checkoff Committee. “The Beef Checkoff has been ahead of the curve, conducting research to demonstrate the importance of beef in a balanced diet.” Two landmark studies reinforce that beef not only fits heart healthy diets but may also help decrease risk of cardiovascular disease when included in heart healthy diets. The Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet (BOLD) study found that people can enjoy 4-5½ ounces of lean beef daily, as part of a heart healthy lifestyle to lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels.3 The Mediterranean-style eating pattern study found that eating a Mediterranean diet that included 7-18 ounces of lean red meat per week can improve cardiometabolic disease risk factor profiles.4 The Checkoff has done more than just defend beef ’s position in heart healthy diets us-ing a strong foundation of science. In fact, nutrition research has been helping people discover the benefits of beef to health across the life span, starting with protein. Recent studies have focused on the power of protein and its impact on physical and emotional strength. While other research has shown the importance of high-quality protein for the aging population, as well as demonstrating beef ’s critical role in growth and develop-ment, especially as a high-quality source of iron for older infants, women and girls. Because of Checkoff-funded nutrition research, beef can now be Americans’ protein of choice in any gold standard heart healthy diet, and beef is consistently recommended by scientists, physicians and registered dietitians. In addition, 75% of consumers agree that beef is nutritious.5 New challenges are on the horizon as the nutrition and public health community grap-ple with how to ensure everyone has access to sustainable healthy food. A key part of this will be maximizing nutrition with fewer calories making nutrient density an important cornerstone of how the world defines a healthy sustainable diet. NCBA and the Beef Checkoff are already conducting research in these areas to help keep beef as a healthy choice for the center of the plate.
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Checkoff-funded research has not only added to the scientific database but has also accelerated scientific discovery from others in a wide variety of areas related to the nu-trients found in beef, and beef ’s role in overall health. In the past, nutrition may have been a barrier to consumers eating beef, however, with help from the Checkoff, nutrition has now become the reason people want to include beef in their diets. For more infor-mation, visit www.beefresearch.org. 1. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2020. Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Advi-sory Report to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, DC. 2. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170208/ nutrients 3. Roussell MA, et al. Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet study: effects on lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 2012;95:9-16. 4. O'Connor LE, et al. A Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean, unprocessed red meat has cardiometabolic benefits for adults who are overweight or obese in a randomized, crossover, controlled feeding trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2018;108:33-40.ii. 5. Consumer Beef Tracker, Jan.-Dec. 2020.
Albany—Campbellsville—East-Mt. Sterling—Maysville—Lexington—Richmond—South-Stanford KY Certified Hereford Influence Sale
Blue Grass South-Stanford Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:30 AM
STOCKYARDS
For more information, call the barn at 606-365-0665.
The Cattle Drive Restaurant Monday—Friday 8 am—3 PM Sunday 10 am—3 pm
Fall Farm Day
Saturday, September 11, 2021, 10 am—2 pm
Trick or Treat at the Stockyards
CPH Sales
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 6 pm—8 pm
KY Simmental Sale BG Lexington Saturday September 11, 2021 1:00 PM
Richmond December 7, 2021—5:00 PM For more information or to schedule your cattle, call the barn at 859-623-1280.
KY Hereford Assoc Sale BG Lexington Saturday December 4, 2021
Lexington December 8, 2021— 5:30 PM For more information or to schedule your cattle, call the barn at 859-255-7701.
bgstockyards.com 31st Annual
ELITE BRED HEIFER SALE®
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Presented by Bourbon County Livestock Improvement Association WEBSITE: www.eliteheifer.com Virtual Sale Available (Download Form on Website)
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Monday, November 1, 2021 Sale 6:00 PM E.D.T.
September 25, 2021 n 6 PM At the farm n Hillsboro, Ohio
Inspection 1:00-5:00 PM E.D.T. ®
Approximately 300 heifers available - approximately 150 AI (Angus & Angus X, Charolais X, Simmental X, Red Angus) All heifers calfhood vaccinated All heifers have tested negative for BVD, PI Sale lots will be grouped to calve in 45 days Lots can be viewed online at www.eliteheifer.com Heifers bred to calving ease bulls with EPD’s available, some bred AI Heifers have met minimum pelvic measurement requirements Heifers have met target weight requirements for their breed types Fall health work completed (Bovi Shield Gold 5 FPL5 & Pour-on wormer, 45 days before sale) All heifers meet Large or Medium frame No shorts, bad eyes, no horns, no rat tails (Inspected by Ky Dept of Ag) All heifers are Source Verified AND Electronically Identified FREE DELIVERY OF 10 OR MORE HEAD, UP TO 500 MILES Heifers owned and managed under Elite Heifer guidelines since 12/1/19 All heifers guaranteed pregnant 60 days post sale. Heifers may be palpated by a licensed veterinarian up to 60 days post sale and buyer be refunded $5.00/head for heifers palpated Heifers are qualified for Phase 1 Cost-Share Programs Sponsored by: Southern States – Paris Purina Select Sires Zoetis
Sale Location: Paris Stockyards US 68 North
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Females bred to GAR Combustion, GAR Kansas, Connealy Emerald, GAR Home Town, GAR Transcendent, GAR Quantum, GAR Sunbeam, GAR Dual Threat and more.
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New Legal Protection for Livestock in Kentucky Candace Smith & Lindsay Burley Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC Kentucky recently expanded protection for livestock. On June 29, 2021, House Bill 229 came into effect and amended KRS 512.010 to replace the word “cattle” with “livestock” in the definition of “property” in Kentucky’s criminal property damage statutes. This expanded definition of property means that not only owners of cattle, but also owners of other types of livestock, have protection for their animals. Kentucky law recognizes three different types of criminal mischief. Criminal mischief in the first degree occurs when a person, “having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe that he or she has such right,” intentionally or wantonly: (a) Defaces, destroys, or damages any property causing pecuniary loss of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more; (b) Tampers with the operations of a key infrastructure asset, as defined
in KRS 511.100, in a manner that renders the operations harmful or dangerous; or (c) As a tenant, intentionally or wantonly defaces, destroys, or damages residential rental property causing pecuniary loss of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more. KRS 512.020. Criminal mischief in the first degree is a felony. Additionally, an individual can be guilty of criminal mischief in the second degree when he or she intentionally or wantonly causes pecuniary loss between five hundred dollars ($500) and one thousand dollars ($1,000), and can be guilty of criminal mischief in the third degree when he or she intentionally or wantonly causes pecuniary loss of less than five hundred dollars ($500). KRS 512.030-512.040 The addition of “livestock” to the definition of “property” under KRS 512.010 means an individual can be held liable
for criminal mischief in the first, second, or third degree if he or she intentionally or wantonly defaces, destroys, or damages not only cattle, but also “sheep, swine, goats, horses, alpacas, llamas, buffaloes, and any other animals of the bovine, ovine, porcine, caprine, equine, or camelid species.” KRS 150.010. Not only does the inclusion of the word “livestock” allow individuals to be criminally prosecuted for intentionally or wantonly harming livestock, but it also gives livestock owners the opportunity to claim a “defense of property” defense in certain situations if they are acting to protect their livestock from criminal mischief in the first degree, which is classified as a felony. Com. v. Ousley, 393 S.W.3d 15, 32 (Ky. 2013). “Kentucky recognizes a strong ‘castle doctrine’ that not only allows a person to use self-defense to repel an invasion of his home, see KRS 503.055, but also to protect property, see KRS 503.080.” Id. Specifically, KRS 503.080 states that “[t]he use of physical force by a defendant upon another person is justifiable when the defendant believes that such force is immediately necessary to prevent” certain crimes, including “criminal mischief.” KRS 503.080(1)(b). The “defense of property” defense may allow a person to avoid conviction when they use force to prevent criminal mischief. Id.; Ousley, 393 S.W.3d at 32. Importantly, however, while KRS 503.080 may allow a person to use “physical force” to prevent criminal mischief of property, it only allows “deadly physical force” (i.e., “force which is used with the purpose of causing death or serious physical injury or which the defendant knows to create a substantial risk of causing death or serious physical injury”
KRS 503.010) to be used to prevent a specific list of crimes directed to a person’s dwelling or buildings in his or her possession. In other words, deadly physical force is not permitted to protect a person’s livestock from harm. There are several exceptions to the rule allowing use of such physical force. For example, because the purpose of the defense is to prevent a crime, a person cannot rely on the defense to justify the use of force after the crime occurs. In addition, generally, the defense is not available to justify use of force against a peace officer. And a person may be arrested for using force if “there is probable cause that the force that was used was unlawful.” KRS 503.085(2). It is important to understand the requirements that must be met before a “defense of property” defense may be used; otherwise, someone trying to protect his or her property may end up being convicted of a crime. Because of the expanded definition of “property” in KRS 512.010, there are now additional remedies and protections for livestock. If someone destroys your livestock, he or she could be convicted for criminal mischief. If someone is attempting to damage your livestock, you may be able to rely on the “defense of property” defense to avoid penalty for your preventative measures, including the use of force. However, it is critical that the requirements for the defense of property rule are satisfied; otherwise, you may unwittingly become convicted of a crime yourself. An attorney can help you determine if the criminal mischief and defense of property statutes apply to your particular circumstances before you act. An attorney can also help you create a plan to lawfully respond to threats of criminal mischief directed toward your livestock.
These materials are public information and have been prepared solely for educational purposes. These materials reflect only the personal views of the authors and are not individualized legal advice. It is understood that each case is fact-specific, and that the appropriate solution in any case will vary. Therefore, these materials may or may not be relevant to any particular situation. Thus, the authors and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC cannot be bound either philosophically or as representatives of their various present and future clients to the comments expressed in these materials. The presentation of these materials does not establish any form of attorney-client relationship with the authors or Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. While every attempt was made to ensure that these materials are accurate, errors or omissions may be contained therein, for which any liability is disclaimed. 38 • Cow Country • September
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Learn more at DraxxinKP.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Draxxin KP has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 18 days in cattle. Not for use in female dairy cattle 1 year of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to tulathromycin and ketoprofen. See full Prescribing Information at DraxxinKP.com/PI. *Draxxin KP animals showed a numerically improved attitude and respiratory scores compared with saline-treated and Draxxin-treated animals. Data on file, Study Report No. A431N-US-16-418, Zoetis Inc. Data on file, Study Report No. A131C-XC-17-528 and Report Amendment 01, Zoetis Inc. All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Services LLC or a related company or a licensor unless otherwise noted. © 2021 Zoetis Services LLC. All rights reserved. DKP-00036
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(tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection) INJECTABLE SOLUTION For subcutaneous injection Antibiotic: 100 mg of Tulathromycin/mL Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug: 120 mg Ketoprofen/mL CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian DESCRIPTION DRAXXIN KP (tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection) Injectable Solution is a ready to use sterile parenteral preparation containing tulathromycin, a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic of the subclass triamilide and ketoprofen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Each mL of DRAXXIN KP contains 100 mg of tulathromycin as a free base and 120 mg ketoprofen as a free acid in a 50% propylene glycol vehicle. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: monothioglycerol (5 mg/mL), 2-pyrrolidone (70 mg/mL), citric acid (20 mg/mL) and sodium hydroxide/hydrochloric acid added to adjust pH. DRAXXIN KP contains an equilibrated mixture of two isomeric forms of tulathromycin in a 9:1 ratio and a racemic mixture of ketoprofen. The chemical names of the tulathromycin isomers are (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R, 10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-Ο-methyl-4-C[(propylamino)methyl]-α-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylohexopyranosyl]-oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one and (2R,3R,6R,8R, 9R,10S,11S,12R)-11-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-Ο-methyl-4-C[(propylamino)methyl]-α-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-2-[(1S,2R)-1,2-dihydroxy1-methylbutyl]-8-hydroxy-3,6,8,10,12-pentamethyl-9-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-4-azacyclotridecan-13one, respectively. The chemical name of ketoprofen is 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl) propanoic acid. INDICATIONS Draxxin® KP is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis, and control of pyrexia associated with BRD in beef steers, beef heifers, beef calves 2 months of age and older, beef bulls, dairy bulls, and replacement dairy heifers. Not for use in reproducing animals over one year of age, dairy calves, or veal calves.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Inject subcutaneously as a single dose in the neck at a dosage of 2.5 mg tulathromycin and 3 mg ketoprofen/kg (1.1 mL/100 lb) bodyweight (BW). Do not inject more than 10 mL per injection site. Use this product within 56 days of the first puncture and puncture a maximum of 20 times. If more than 20 punctures are anticipated, the use of automatic injection equipment or a repeater syringe is recommended. When using a draw-off spike or needle with bore diameter larger than 16 gauge, discard any product remaining in the vial immediately after use. Table 1. DRAXXIN KP Cattle Dosing Guide Animal Weight (lb) 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
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CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of DRAXXIN KP Injection is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to tulathromycin and ketoprofen. WITHDRAWAL PERIODS AND RESIDUE WARNINGS: Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 18 days following last treatment with this drug product. Not for use in female dairy cattle 1 year of age or older, including dry dairy cows; use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows or heifers. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. USER SAFETY WARNINGS: NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides more detailed occupational safety information. To obtain a Safety Data Sheet contact Zoetis Inc. at 1-888-963-8471.
ANIMAL SAFETY WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS The effects of DRAXXIN KP on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Not for use in reproducing animals over one year of age because reproductive safety testing has not been conducted. Administration of tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection may result in injection site swelling that appears the day after treatment and may persist for at least 32 days post-injection. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. As a class, cyclo-oxygenase inhibitory NSAIDs (Ketoprofen) may be associated with gastrointestinal, hepatic and renal toxicity. Sensitivity to drug-associated adverse effects varies with the individual patient. Patients at greatest risk for renal toxicity are those that are dehydrated, on concomitant diuretic therapy, or those with renal, cardiovascular, and/or hepatic dysfunction. Use judiciously when renal impairment or gastric ulceration is suspected. Since many NSAIDs possess the potential to induce gastrointestinal ulceration, concomitant use of DRAXXIN KP with other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as other NSAIDs and corticosteroids, should be avoided or closely monitored. Discontinue use if fecal blood is observed. ADVERSE REACTIONS Repeated administration of NSAIDs can result in gastric or renal toxicity. Sensitivity to drug-associated adverse effects varies with the individual patient. Patients at greatest risk for toxicity are those that are dehydrated, on concomitant diuretic therapy, or those with pre-existing gastric ulcers, renal, cardiovascular, and/or hepatic dysfunction. HOW SUPPLIED DRAXXIN KP Injection is available in the following package sizes: 50 mL vial; 100 mL vial; 250 mL vial; 500 mL vial STORAGE CONDITIONS Store at or below 25°C (77°F), with excursions up to 40°C (104°F). Protect from freezing. APPROVED BY FDA under NADA # 141-543
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Your Beef Checkoff Investment: THERE IT IS Greg Hanes CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board
I’ve heard some producers say that they don’t know how their Checkoff dollars are spent. In fact, I heard one say that once they pay their money, “POOF, it just disappears.” Really? Well, they must not have looked very far or very hard. The one-stop shop for everything Beef Checkoff is the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) website, DrivingDemandforBeef.com. Everything a producer needs to know about where their Checkoff dollars are invested is right there. This includes program proposals with budget summaries, program updates, board and committee information, and more. Producers can get even more program information by subscribing to The Drive, a complimentary quarterly publication. Of course, the best way to get informed is to participate. There’s no substitute for getting involved and attending local and national meetings. In fact, this is the busiest time of year for planning/funding activities and meetings, and these will be on full display at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, TN, August 10-12. In addition to celebrating the Beef Checkoff ’s 35th Anniversary, this gathering will focus on the proposed programs being considered for Checkoff funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Here’s how the process works: During the past months, a diverse group of contractors has been developing a wide range of project funding requests known as Authorization Requests (ARs). These ARs are based on strategies outlined in the current Beef Industry Long Range Plan. The AR’s first stop is the Cattlemen’s Beef Board
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(CBB), where a preliminary version of the proposal is reviewed and vetted. Next, the AR is forwarded to the appropriate Beef Checkoff Program Committee(s) for assessment at the Summer Business Meeting during the Cattle Industry Convention. There, the contractors present their proposals to the producer-led committee(s) and answers questions. Committee members score the AR and provide feedback, which the contractors use to revise and finalize their ARs before presenting to the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC) in September. Responsible for approving and funding Checkoff work each year, the 20-member, all-volunteer BPOC is one of the most important groups in the beef industry. Its producer and importer representation is evenly divided between state and national members: 10 from the CBB and 10 from the Federation of State Beef Councils. This group will meet September 9-10 in Denver to hear detailed presentations from all potential contractors and make final funding decisions. It’s important to note that all of these meetings are open to all Checkoff-paying producers and importers, and provide great insight into how the whole Beef Checkoff program works and what your Checkoff dollars will be doing! It’s also important to know that producer and importer volunteers from around the country are calling the shots every step of the way — and laying it all out there plainly and publicly for fellow producers to see. The Beef Checkoff program has been and continues to be fully accountable, fully transparent, and fully available for producers to check out any time they want. So, POOF, there it is!
There’s no question selling at auction gets me the most money for my cattle. Buyer competition, professional sorting and representation of my cattle, along with the guarantee of good, prompt payment, gives me comfort and confidence to sell my cattle at auction.”
Allan Bryant NEW CASTLE, KENTUCKY
Buying or selling at auction provides transparency, ensuring livestock trades hand at a fair price. Members of the Livestock Marketing Association have a vested interest in helping livestock producers stay in business and thrive even in challenging times. Find your member market today.
Blue Grass Maysville Stockyards, LLC Maysville, KY
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Kentuckiana Livestock Market, Inc. Owensboro, KY
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Russell County Stockyards Russell Springs, KY
Blue Grass Stockyards Lexington, KY Blue Grass Stockyards East, LLC Mt. Sterling, KY Blue Grass Stockyards of Albany, LLC Albany, KY Blue Grass Stockyards of Campbellsville, LLC Campbellsville, KY
Farmers Stockyard, Inc. Flemingsburg, KY Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market, Inc. Guthrie, KY Lake Cumberland Livestock Market Somerset, KY Lee City Stockyard, LLC Campton, KY
Blue Grass Stockyards of Richmond, LLC Richmond, KY
Livingston County Livestock, Inc. Ledbetter, KY
Breckinridge County Livestock Center LLC Harned, KY
Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market, LLC Upton, KY
Central Kentucky Livestock Market, Inc. Stanford, KY
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Russellville Livestock Market Russellville, KY United Producers, Inc. Irvington, Owenton & Bowling Green, KY Washington County Livestock Center, Inc. Springfield, KY Wilson’s Livestock Market, Inc. London, KY
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Agriculture Exemption Number Now Required for Tax Exemption on Farm Purchases Jerry Pierce Contributing Writer A new Kentucky law requires that farmers apply for an Agriculture Exemption Number to make qualified purchases for the farm exempt from sales tax. The application Form 51A800 is currently available on the Department of Revenue website here: https://revenue.ky.gov/ Forms/51A800%20(4-21)_fill-in.pdf. The application requires verification of agricultural activity. Any one of the following documents may be submitted with the application: • IRS Schedule F, Profit or Loss from Farming • IRS Form 4835, Farm Rental Income and Expenses • Farm Service Agency number • Other type of verification
Once approved, the Department of Revenue (DOR) will issue an Agriculture Exemption Number by letter. The number must be renewed every three years. The Agriculture Exemption Number does not exempt purchases from sales tax. It must be used with Form 51A158 Farm Exemption Certificate for farm purchases and machinery, and with Form 51A159 Certificate of Exemption for Materials, Machinery and Equipment for construction of farm facilities. These certificates must be presented to each vendor or supplier along with the DOR letter. Farmers may still use Forms 51A158 and 51A159 without an Agriculture Exemption Number through June 30, 2022, by using their driver’s license number. Exemption Certificates without an Exemption Number will expire and no longer
be valid as of July 1, 2022. Forms 51A158 and 51A159 both list specific items that qualify for exemption from sales tax on purchases of farm-related items. For more detail on exempt purchases see Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 139.480. KRS 139.481 was passed in the 2020 legislative session and became effective on January 1, 2021. It is intended to improve the way farmers register tax exemption on sales of qualified purchases with vendors and suppliers. Businesses will also have access to a database for use in confirming the agriculture exemption number. For more information, farmers may contact the Division of Sales and Use Tax at (502)564-5170, option 1, or at DOR.Webresponsesalestax@ ky.gov.
The Importance of Including Non-Cash Expenses Michael Forsythe Contributing Writer When farmers are evaluating their farm profitability, many times, they will only include their cash expenses and they will ignore a very important component of their true profitability. It is very important to include non-cash expenses when determining farm profitability. In this article, we will look at some of these non-cash expenses and why they are important to include when determining true returns to the business. First, what is a non-cash expense? A non-cash expense is an expense to the operation that does not require a cash outlay. For example, homegrown feed is a non-cash expense for a livestock operation. If a farmer did not grow their own feed, they would have to buy all of their feed and there would be a cash expense in the operation. By choosing to feed their homegrown grain/forage, this farmer is choosing to forgo the opportunity of selling their crop for a profit. Therefore, choosing to feed the grain/forage is an opportunity cost to the operation. Homegrown seed can be looked at the same way as the feed. The farmer chooses to forgo the profit they could receive by selling that seed. The farmer chooses to reinvest the seed into their operation by planting it for the next year’s crop instead of
purchasing their seed. A second non-cash expense that is very important to an operation, but sometimes overlooked is depreciation. The purchase of a piece of equipment or building is a cash expense, but the true cost to the operation is the yearly depreciation on that capital item. While operating expenses (fertilizer, fuel, repairs, etc.) are a yearly expense, capital purchases last for several years and therefore are depreciated over a period of years. If the total cost of a capital purchase were applied to the year purchased, the years of large purchases would make the farm look extremely less profitable than those years where little or no capital purchases were made. Another non-cash expense I want to focus on is unpaid labor. This is usually any labor provided by the farm operator or their family that is not paid. This is another opportunity cost of the farm. The farmer chooses to work on the farm instead of getting a wage-paying job somewhere else. They also choose to do the work themselves instead of hiring someone else to do the farm work for them. The farmer would not be able to hire someone to do the job for free, nor would the farmer choose to go work at another job for
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free. Therefore, the farmer should account for the “free” labor they provide the farm and apply a cost to the farm. One final non-cash expense I want to discuss is a charge for owned land. If Farmer A owns all of their ground and Farmer B rents all of their ground, Farmer B is out more cash expenses from the onset because they have to pay rent and Farmer A does not. If these two farmers are just comparing cash expenses, this automatically puts Farmer B at a disadvantage. Just as the other expenses mentioned above, there is an opportunity cost of Farmer A farming the ground they own. By farming their land, they are choosing to forgo the income they could make by renting their ground to Farmer B. They are also choosing to invest their money into land rather than invest it into something else. It is very important for a farmer to understand that cash expenses are not the only expenses to a farming operation. There are other important expenses to their operation that do not require cash to exchange hands. If a farmer does not include these non-cash expenses, they will inflate the true earnings of their farming operation.
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Mid-year Inventory Report Suggests Opposite Trends for Beef and Dairy Numbers Kenny Burdine Contributing Writer On Friday, July 23rd, USDA-NASS released their mid-year estimates of US cattle inventory. Most all beef-related inventory categories were lower, with all cattle and calves down 1.3% from July 1, 2020. I tend to focus more on beef cow inventory, which was off a little more than 2% from last year. This was the largest mid-year decrease in beef cow numbers since 2012 but still leaves the beef cow just 3% off its recent high in 2018. USDA does not make state-level estimates in July, but I suspect drought conditions in the west, and the northern plains, have impacted this. Beef cow slaughter levels in the first half of 2021 have been relatively high although most culling tends to occur in the fourth quarter as fall-born calves are weaned and we move into winter. The story for dairy cow inventory was much the opposite as milk cow numbers were up 1.6% from a year ago and USDA reported a 2.5% increase in dairy heifer retention. This was also part of the reason why the estimate of the 2021 calf crop, which includes beef and dairy calves, was down very slightly for the year. Unlike dairy, beef heifer retention estimates paint a picture of decreasing beef cow numbers in the future. While beef heifer retention in nominal terms has been pretty flat the last three years, I like to examine that number as a percent of beef cow numbers. Put simply, if heifer retention is smaller than the culling rate, this suggests decreases in beef cow inventory. The figure below attempts to capture this as it compares heifer retention as a percentage of beef cow inventory on an annual basis (blue line) to the average of this measure going back to 1973 (black line). There was no estimate in 2016, which is why the gap exists. Note that each of the last three years has been about 1% below that long-run average. Culling patterns for the balance of 2021 will be impacted by weather patterns and calf prices, but I feel pretty confident that this trend of decreasing beef cow numbers will continue into 2022. As we discuss these cattle inventory numbers, we do so as the beef cattle market has seen considerable improvement over the last several weeks. Feeder cattle markets really struggled to process rapid increases in grain prices this spring. While new crop corn prices remain historically high, they have pulled back from their earlier highs and this has seemed to breathe new life into a feeder cattle market that fundamentally looked pretty solid coming into 2021. Fall CME© feeder cattle futures are well into the $ 160s as I write this, which bodes well for our fall market. Of course, inventory reports really speak more to the longerterm outlook and the picture being painted is relatively bullish. Plus, these decreases in inventory should also line up with future increases in packing capacity, and the two together are significant reasons for optimism in the next few years.
Figure 1. July Beef Heifer Retention as a Percent of Beef Cow Inventory
2020 (1,000 hd)
2021 (1,00 hd)
2021 as % of 2020
Total Cattle and Calves
102,200
100,900
99
Cows and Heifers That Have Calved
41,400
40,900
99
Beef Cows
32,050
31,400
98
Milk Cows
9,350
9,500
102
16,200
16,000
99
4,400
4,300
98
Heifers 500 Pounds and Over For Beef Cow Replacement For Milk Cow Replacement
4,000
4,100
103
Other Heifers
7,800
7,600
97
Steers 500 Pounds and Over
14,500
14,500
99
Bulls 500 Pounds and Over
2,100
2,100
100
Calves Under 500 Pounds
27,800
27,400
99
35,135.5
35,100
100
13,600
13,400
99
Calf Crop Cattle on Feed
Table 1. USDA July 1, 2021, Cattle Inventory Estimates
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Study Shows How Corn and Soybean Producers Benefit from U.S. Red Meat Exports U.S. beef and pork exports brought critical returns to the corn and soybean industries in 2020, according to an independent study conducted by World Perspectives, Inc. and released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). According to the study, U.S. beef and pork exports added 41 cents per bushel to the value of corn and $1.06 per bushel to soybeans in 2020.
together to benefit the industry as a whole.” With such collaboration, Meyer adds, “there is great potential for U.S. agriculture on the world stage.”
“As the study indicates, my farm gains from red meat exports in the price of every acre of crops that we grow,” says Dean Meyer, who produces corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs near Rock Rapids, Iowa. “Red meat exports are vital to my family’s operation.”
• U.S. pork exports used 2.45 million tons of soybean meal, which is the equivalent of 103.2 million bushels of soybeans. At an average annual price of $8.98/bushel, pork exports accounted for $927 million in market value to the soybean industry.
Corn and soybean producers support the international promotion of U.S. pork, beef and lamb by investing a portion of their checkoff dollars in market development efforts conducted by USMEF. This funding is leveraged with support from pork and beef checkoff programs and USDA.
• Beef and pork exports used 530.5 million bushels of corn. At an average annual price of $3.52/bushel, beef and pork exports accounted for $1.87 billion in market value to the corn industry.
Meyer also highlights the industry-wide collaboration behind the promotion of valueadded U.S. red meat in international markets. “Something else this study points to is how different sectors of U.S. agriculture can work
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Key findings from the study, which utilizes 2020 export data, include: Value of Red Meat Exports’ Feed Use of Soybeans and Corn in 2020
• Beef and pork exports also used 3.03 million tons of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) at an annual average price of $154.59/ton, generating $468 million in market value for ethanol mills’ co-products. Value to U.S. Corn and Soybean Crop from Red
Meat Exports • In 2020, beef and pork exports contributed 41 cents per bushel, or 11.5% of the average annual price of $3.52/bushel. With total production of 14.18 billion bushels, the value of red meat exports to the U.S. corn crop was $5.8 billion, meaning corn growers would have lost $5.8 billion in value if there were no beef and pork exports. • In 2020, pork exports contributed $1.06 per bushel, or 12% of the average annual price of $8.98/bushel. With total production of 4.14 billion bushels, the value of pork exports was $4.4 billion to the U.S. soybean crop, meaning soybean producers would have lost $4.4 billion in value if there were no pork exports. “USMEF’s efforts to promote U.S. red meat in international markets have paid off for producers, whether they raise livestock or grow corn and soybeans – or, like me, they do both,” says Mark Legan, a hog farmer from Coatesville, Ind. “The study adds numbers to the story – a story those of us in this business have been telling for a long time – that global trade is vital to all of us involved in U.S. agriculture.”
Kentucky Grain Farmers Adapt to New Climate Normals Katie Pratt University of Kentucky
HODGENVILLE, KY, (July 20, 2021) – In the midst of wheat harvest, LaRue County farmer Ryan Bivens watches his combine’s yield monitor as he gives directions by cell phone to his teenage son, Cyrus, who is driving a wagon following the combine. “If you take out the 2012 drought that destroyed our corn crop, we have had outstanding crops yields in the past 10 years,” said Bivens, who runs Fresh Start Farms with his wife, Misty, and sons, Cyrus and Avery. “And even in 2012, we had decent wheat and soybean yields because we received rain before and after the summer drought.” Nelson County grain farmer Aaron Reding of Homestead Family Farms agrees. “We are seeing better yields,” said Reding, whose family farms in multiple counties in Central Kentucky. “Some of that is obviously related to the weather, but we also have adopted improved planting practices and technology advancements that have contributed to higher yields.” According to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s recently released climate normals, Kentucky has trended wetter and warmer over the past decade. These normals are the 30-year average of a particular weather variable and are used for comparison purposes
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to current weather conditions. When it comes to precipitation, Kentucky has had some of the highest increases in the nation on an annual timescale. From 2011-2020, Kentucky had five of its top 10 wettest years and four of its top 10 warmest years on record. The wettest years include 2011 (No. 1), 2018 (No. 2), 2019 (No. 5), 2015 (No. 7) and 2020 (No. 8). The warmest years are 2012 (No. 2), 2016 (No. 4), 2017 (No. 5) and 2019 (No. 8). These National Centers for Environmental Information records date back to 1895. “Climate normals are updated every 10 years, taking off one decade and adding another and ultimately showing how our climate is changing,” said Matt Dixon, agricultural meteorologist in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “We have been trending warmer and wetter with the latest update to the 1991-2020 normals, but this is not to say that we can’t have a drier or cooler year here and there.” Weather can cause excitement, happiness and fulfillment for farmers when it cooperates and extreme stress and anxiety when it does not. “I have been around farming all my life and have always paid attention to the weather because it impacts everything we do,” said Reding, a fifthgeneration farmer.
The eastern half of the state, where Bivens and Reding farms are located, is seeing more dramatic changes when it comes to precipitation than the western half. The weather station at the Lexington-Bluegrass Airport reported an increase of 4.67 inches of rain in its annual averages in the new set of normals. Weather stations in Jackson and Louisville were each up by more than 3 inches of precipitation. While in the western half of the state, annual precipitation averages at Paducah grew by 1.24 inches, and Bowling Green increased by 0.23 inches. The wet, warm weather is causing producers to adapt and shift some of their management practices. Both Reding and Bivens have noticed a definite shift to wetter weather. It has forced them to exercise more patience when it comes to planting and harvesting and be prepared to head to the field when the weather clears. “2001 was our first growing season, and we had to quit planting in May. It was so hot and dry that we couldn’t get the equipment in the field,” said Bivens, a 2001 UK graduate. “It has absolutely been wetter the past 10 years. We used to be finished planting corn by May, but now we are lucky to get into the field in April. Our rain events today seem more dramatic too. We used to get 0.3 inches per event, and now we will see 3 inches of rain at once.”
“I do think we have been wetter, and the window to get field work done has become smaller or more erratic in the past decade,” said Reding, a 1996 UK animal sciences graduate. “We try to get as much planted, sprayed and harvested as we can early on.”
The wet weather has also led to more erosion.
UK grain crop specialists Chad Lee and Carrie Knott said the wet weather has made planting and harvesting more challenging for growers with some having to replant multiple times and others seeing delayed harvests.
Wet, warm weather has introduced new diseases and insect issues and caused the reemergence of others.
“Of course, we have had some years that the excessive rains have produced flooding and resulted in re-planting, and re-plant and re-plant. Some producers re-plant up to three times,” Knott said. “We also have had the increased winter temperatures result in a wheat crop that was 'older' than it should be and subsequently endured a spring freeze in early May that decimated the crop.” The new climate normals show the state’s annual average temperature has increased from 55.9 degrees F from 1981- 2010 to 56.4 degrees F during 1991-2020. Since Kentucky winters tend to be milder now, Bivens doesn’t feel quite as rushed to get wheat planted in the fall like he did in the past. “It doesn’t seem like we have the big snow events like we used to,” he said. “Wheat seems to live through the winter anymore, and then it gets growing earlier, which can make it susceptible to damage from a late spring freeze.”
“I have seen erosion in no-till fields where I haven’t seen it before,” Lee said. “Farmers are growing more cover crops during the winter to fight that issue, and I expect we will see the need to use even more cover crops to protect the soils.”
“In field crops, there are pathogens that can take advantage of all weather conditions,” said Kiersten Wise, UK extension plant pathologist. “For instance, if it is hot and dry, there are certain diseases that can be more prevalent, and if it is cool and wet, we can see other diseases. Warm and wet conditions favor many diseases.” Reding has noticed the traditionally tropical disease southern rust has become more prevalent in corn around his area. It is a disease that thrives in warm and humid conditions. In 2016, it caused significant damage to his corn. During the past decade, new diseases have entered the state including Curvularia leaf spot and Diplodia leaf streak. Northern corn leaf blight has reemerged. The historically southern soybean disease frogeye leaf spot has been found more often in fields as far north as North Dakota. “In addition to a changing climate playing a role in these diseases, changing crop production practices and the sometimes laser-focused efforts on breeding for higher yielding varieties
also have had a great effect on the emergence/ reemergence of some diseases,” said Carl Bradley, UK extension plant pathologist. Even though insect populations tend to be cyclic, warmer winters are leading to more bugs overwintering. “Milder winters make it more conducive for insects to survive the winter,” said Ric Bessin, UK extension entomologist. “This is good for beneficial insects like honey bees but it is problematic when insects like corn earworm successfully overwinter.” “Warmer winters with temperatures greater than 50 degrees F can cause aphids to start feeding on wheat and transmitting viruses to the crop earlier,” said Raul Villanueva, UK extension entomologist. “As a result, producers are more frequently making fall pesticide applications to control aphid populations.” Even though more rain and warmer weather is causing producers to make changes to their management practices, it is not necessarily all bad for Kentucky farmers. “We don’t have the deep soils that they have in Iowa or Illinois, so we have to have rain to produce good yields,” Bivens said, as he emptied wheat from his combine into Cyrus’ wagon. “I had someone tell me once that as long as Kentucky gets timely rain, we can have grain yields that rival those in Central Illinois. I’m starting to believe that.” September • Cow Country • 47
Lacefield Receives the Livestock Publications Council’s Headliner Award Katie Pratt University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY - Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky professor emeritus, recently received the Headliner Award from the Livestock Publications Council for his significant contributions to the livestock industry. During his 41-year career in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Lacefield was a forage extension specialist. In this role, he helped forage and livestock producers make management decisions to improve their forage production operations and ultimately, their profitability. He is world-renowned researcher of alfalfa and tall fescue and is the founder of the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference, Kentucky Grazing Conference and the Kentucky Forages session during the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association annual conference. Lacefield was nominated for the award by Carey Brown, publications coordinator for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Lacefield has had a strong relationship with the association throughout his career. He wrote a monthly column for the association and later, its publication “Cow Country” for 30 years. He also
helped with their annual forage-focused edition. “Dr. Lacefield is loved by his producers for his practical approach to forages in the livestock industry,” Brown said. “While he is known throughout the world for his research and worked with nearly every forage organization in the country, you will find his largest supporters are those farmers who he worked for each and every day. He was phenomenal at working with them to make changes to their forages to benefit the livestock industry.” He is the author of more than 300 publications, articles and papers. He is the co-author of several books including Southern Forages, The Wonder Grass, The History of the International Grassland Congress, Forage Crop Pocket Guide and Wildlife Pocket Guide. Southern Forages is the most widely used forage textbook in the world and has been distributed in 56 different countries and translated into many languages. “I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best producers in the country and some of the most outstanding scientists throughout the
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world,” Lacefield said. “I have only succeeded because I have had wonderful people to work with and for.” A native of Ohio County and a U.S. Army veteran, he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Kentucky University and his doctorate degree from the University of Missouri. He has received numerous honors and awards over the years including being named a fellow of both the Agronomy Society of America and the Crop Science Society of America. He was Western Kentucky University’s Department of Agriculture Alumnus of the Year in 1989. In 1993, Progressive Farmer magazine named him their “Man of the Year in Agriculture.” Lacefield continues to be active in the forage industry and the UK forage program. He serves as an invited speaker, consultant and mentor to numerous individuals and organizations across the world. Lacefield resides in Bowling Green.
Carey Brown presents Dr. Garry Lacefield with the Livestock Publications Council Headliner Award
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BQA Leads to Responsible, Thoughtful Cattle Management (SAINT JOSEPH, MO August 12, 2021) Cattle producers are the original stewards of the land. Taking care of the land helps provide valuable nutrients to their cattle, which in turn provides safe, wholesome beef for the world. Not only do the majority of cattle producers take great pride in taking care of their land, but they also take great pride in taking care of their animals. This is the basis for BQA or Beef Quality Assurance. “People are prideful on how they care for their cattle. They take care of the animals the best they can, so the animals live a healthy, productive, high-performing life. In turn, those animals take care of the producers from a financial standpoint and the consumers by providing a safe and wholesome product,” said Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension Beef Specialist
and Illinois BQA Coordinator. BQA is a voluntary educational program for beef producers funded by the Beef Checkoff and governed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. It offers cattle producers, backgrounders and feedlot operators a set of suggested guidelines on how to properly care for their animals. As consumer demand for more information has evolved, so have the BQA standards. What started as a program that reviewed injection sites and how to avoid injection site blemishes has advanced into more comprehensive strategies to help producers steer their production and management to produce safe, wholesome beef products. “BQA gives producers a playbook. Any successful rancher or ball team coach knows what plays
work, but they have documentation and are able to switch it up, too. BQA is a good playbook to go by. There are certain times some things work better than others, but overall BQA offers best management practices, or the guidelines that producers should be following anyway,” Meteer said. Meteer conducts several in-person BQA training sessions each year across the state of Illinois, so its beef producers can stay certified. The certification lasts three years – standard across most all states. In addition to in-person trainings, producers can also receive their BQA certification online. Both methods consist of instruction and a quiz. Certification trainers are also provided training, so the program is standardized across the country.
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The BQA trainings provide general information on animal care, health, nutrition and even transportation. Meteer said he also teaches a lot about pasture management, which circles back to the cattle nutrition and health. He applies the principle that healthy soils grow healthy plants; and healthy plants grow healthy cattle. In addition, cattle behavior and handing are important parts of BQA. “Everything is so dynamic in the cattle business. The least amount of change happens on the cowcalf operation, where we might keep a cow for 10 years, and turn them out to the same place each year and handle them the same. For feedlot guys or in a stocker setting, those groups of cattle change, the pastures change, so there are lot of moving pieces in terms of how we move cattle so just understanding animal behavior is something I’m trying to talk more about. Then we apply animal behavior to handler qualities and facilities. We can have the best facility in the world, but if we don’t understand how animals respond then we won’t understand how we’re supposed to help handle them or position ourselves or what gives a positive reaction or negative reaction from animals, we can still mess up a good facility,” he said. BQA certification is important to the producer; however, another group it is becoming increasingly important to is the packer. Several packers are requiring BQA certification to source their fed cattle supply. Meteer said the certifications must be on file directly with the packer or with the auction market the cattle are sold through. Consumer acceptance is likely more favorable because they are more aware of how their meat is raised and are thankful for producers who take the time to become BQA certified, showing they believe in responsible, thoughtful cattle management. “Surveys show that consumers like to know that producers are using BQA as a continuing education program, and they feel better about what they are consuming if they know how beef is raised,” Meteer said.
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BEEF BASH LEXINGTON 2021 The University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association are busy planning a fall educational event with something for everyone. Circle Thursday, October 14th on your calendar and join us at the UK C. Oran Little Research Station in Versailles for an afternoon with the cows, grass, and fellowship. We have hosted Beef Bash at the UKREC in Princeton since 2008. For those of you that have not been able to attend, our goal is to have a more “user-friendly” field day – more interactive and less structured. You can come and go as you please, attend various demonstrations of your choosing, look at cattle exhibits, visit with commercial exhibitors, visit with other producers, or study various educational exhibits. Your choice. The name “Beef Bash” implies that we want you to have an enjoyable time while you learn. Edcational Opportunities. You can see our cattle operation which provides animals for beef research. Education opportunities will abound and will be scattered throughout the entire research station. Many stations will host researchers from the across CAFE will be share their research and it relevance to the Kentucky
Beef Industry. ANR Agents will share successful beef programming ideas and their impact on beef productivity. Extension Specialist will discuss state educational programming and impact. Finally, we will discuss the management program or our cow herd; our goals, plans, and procedures. Commercial exhibits. A large tent in the staging area will house commercial exhibits and serve as the focal point of all activities. You can visit with various company representatives as you please and make plans for purchasing products for weaning calves or wintering the cow herd. Information on many new products will be available. Take your time and visit a while. Hands-on Demonstrations. Various “how-to” demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day. You can attend those that interest you and ask questions in a less formal environment. Examples of demonstrations may include: bull selection, estrous synchronization technology, ration balancing, freeze-branding, alternative fertilizers, fencing and water, etc. We’ll spend more time “doing” and less time speech making. Social: Visit with the leadership of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and the University of Kentucky. The Dean and Associate Deans of the UK College of Agriculture are planning to attend and look forward to visiting with you. Bring any prospective agriculture students, especially those interested in Animal and Food Sciences with you. Extension Specialists and researchers from across
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the College will, of course, be available to visit and answer questions. We want to hear from you and get to know you. KCA will be represented with leaders from across the state, especially the western part. This event has been a fantastic opportunity for KCA leadership to interact not only with UK personnel but also with other industry leaders. Come and visit with other cattlemen from across the state and be a part of making KCA the voice for all Kentucky cattle producers. Make plans now to spend some time with folks who are interested in the same things that you are – improving our position in the beef industry. Mark October 14th on your calendar and bring a neighbor. The last couple of years have been extremely stressful for everyone, but we’ll keep moving forward with meaningful research and continue to build an even stronger cattlemen’s organization. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. EST, with programs and tours starting at 9 a.m. EST. A lunchtime meal will be made available to purchase. No preregistration is required. Participants will receive a free pair of cotton-knit gloves. Of course, this in-person event is subject to change to due the COVID surge induced by the delta variant. For more information, please contact Dr. Les Anderson (859)-257-2856 or les.anderson@uky. edu.
JANUARY 13–14, 2022 LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
For Hyatt reservations call 1-800-233-1234 and give Code G-CA22 or ask for Kentucky Cattlemen’s Block or register online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/LEXRL/G-CA22
49TH ANNUAL
PRODUCTION BULL SALE Saturday •
SELLING:
85 - 2 yr old Hereford Bulls 20 - Open Hereford Heifers
October 23, 2021 • 12:00 Noon At the farm, Horton, Alabama
100 - Commercial Heifers 20 - F1 Bradford Bred Heifers
4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, Al. 35980 Glynn Debter (205) 429-3553 Perry Debter (205) 429-4415 John Ross Debter (205) 429-2040 debterfarm@otelco.net • www.debterherefordfarm.com September • Cow Country • 53
CPH SALE DATES
CPH SALE DATES July 20 (Guthrie) • August 12 (Owensboro) • December 2 (Owensboro) December 7 (Richmond) • December 8 (Lexington)
July 20 (Guthrie) • August 12 (Owensboro) • December 2 (Owensboro) • December 7 (Richmond) • December 8 (Lexington)
2021 MEMBERSHIP MADNESS AWARDS K EN T U C K Y ’ S L A R G E S T C O U N T Y C AT T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I AT I O N ( B I G B U L L A W A R D )
B AR RE N C O U N T Y ( 4 7 2 M E M B E R S )
TO P T E N C O UN T I E S O V E R A L L ( C A S H P R I Z E )
BARREN COUNTY (472 MEMBERS) AWARDED $900 SHELBY COUNTY (335 MEMBERS)
AWARDED $1,000
ADAIR COUNTY (306 MEMBERS) AWARDED $700 MARION COUNTY (283 MEMBERS) A WA R D E D $ 6 0 0 B RE C K E N R I D G E C O U N T Y ( 2 7 9 M E M B E R S ) A WA R D E D $ 5 0 0 B AT H C O U N T Y ( 2 7 1 M E M B E R S ) A WA R D E D $ 4 0 0 M A D I S O N C O U N T Y ( 2 6 2 M E M B E R S ) A W A R D E D $ 3 0 0 CH R I S T I A N C O U N T Y ( 2 5 8 M E M B E R S ) AWARDED $800
LINCOLN COUNTY (257 MEMBERS) A W A R D E D $ 1 0 0 G R AY S O N C O U N T Y ( 2 4 8 M E M B E R S ) A WA R D E D $ 2 0 0
TO P T H R E E C O U N T I E S P E R D I V I S I O N I N N U M E R I C A L M E M B E R S H I P I N C R E A S E ( C A S H P R I Z E )
CHRISTIAN COUNTY +33 MEMBERS A WA R D E D $ 5 0 0 L I N C O L N C O U N T Y + 1 8 M E M B E R S AWARDED $300 MERCER COUNTY +15 MEMBERS
AWARDED $1,000
EDMONSON COUNTY +46 MEMBERS A WA R D E D $ 5 0 0 F L E M I N G C O U N T Y + 2 3 M E M B E R S A WA R D E D $ 3 0 0 N O R T H E A S T A R E A + 1 6 M E M B E R S
AWARDED $1,000
BULLITT COUNTY +6 MEMBERS A WA R D E D $ 5 0 0 W O O D F O R D C O U N T Y + 5 M E M B E R S AWARDED $300 PIKE AREA +4 MEMBERS A WA R D E D $ 1 , 0 0 0
COUNTY PRESIDENTS RED JACKET - COUNTIES WITH A 10 OR MORE MEMBERSHIP GAIN SA M S K A G G S ( E D M O N S O N ) – D U S T I N L O V E ( C H R I S T I A N ) – C H R I S M I T C H E L L ( F L E M I N G )
B U D D Y P EN C E ( L I N C O L N ) – J O H N B U C K ( N O R T H E A S T A R E A ) – A D A M C H U N G L O ( M E R C E R ) J A M I E C AR AWAY ( C A L D W E L L / L Y O N )
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MEMBERSHIP 10,115
11,000 GOAL DIVISION 1
DIVISION 2
DIVISION 3
2021
2020
Diff
Purchase Area
77
75
2
Out of State
67
59
8
Clinton-Cumberland
67
67
0
Pendleton
66
66
0
Campbell
66
74
-8
Grant
65
69
-4
Woodford
63
58
5
Nelson
60
64
-4
Taylor
60
67
-7
Mason
58
56
2
Robertson
56
56
0
Oldham
55
55
0
Rockcastle
54
59
-5
Ohio
53
55
-2
Whitley
52
54
-2
(UP TO 75 MEMBERS)
2021
2020
Diff
Lewis
52
54
-2
Henry
150
148
2
Todd
48
51
-3
-3
Metcalfe
143
142
1
Hancock
46
49
-3
315
-9
Edmonson
138
92
46
Wayne
45
49
-4
283
295
-12
Monroe
134
149
-15
Breckinridge
279
336
-57
Montgomery
44
50
-6
Bath
271
302
-31
Pulaski
128
132
-4
Highlands
42
39
3
Madison
262
272
-10
Daviess
124
135
-11
Nicholas
38
38
0
Christian
258
225
33
Fleming
122
99
23
Union
37
66
-29
Lincoln
257
239
18
Franklin
117
134
-17
Carroll
36
45
-9
Grayson
248
281
-33
Caldwell/Lyon
110
98
12
Simpson
35
46
-11
Logan
209
213
-4
Allen
106
146
-40
Knox
35
45
-10
Hart
197
228
-31
Northeast Area
104
88
16
Estill
33
40
-7
2021
2020
Diff
Barren
472
525
-53
Shelby
335
338
Adair
306
Marion
(151+ MEMBERS)
(76-150 MEMBERS)
Clark
187
224
-37
Trimble
102
114
-12
Calloway
32
30
2
Washington
179
201
-22
Scott
99
117
-18
Bullitt
32
26
6
Meade
178
172
6
4
-9
-2
93
38
179
97
29
177
Jackson
McCreary
Bracken Hardin
174
187
-13
Boyle
92
91
1
Butler
28
33
-5
Mercer
171
156
15
Garrard
91
106
-15
Clay
28
33
-5
Harrison
162
160
2
Trigg
90
90
0
McLean
27
26
1
Green
159
158
1
Bourbon
89
84
5
Hopkins
25
29
-4
Casey
154
194
-40
Louisville Area
86
91
-5
Crittenden
23
23
0
Northern Kentucky
153
159
-6
Mountain
84
93
-9
Livingston
22
27
-5
Menifee
17
20
-3
Warren
148
165
-17
Anderson
81
113
-32
Laurel
141
156
-15
Twin Lakes
80
79
1
Henderson
11
13
-2
Larue
138
166
-28
Muhlenberg
79
81
-2
Magoffin
10
8
2
Jessamine
136
203
-67
Owen
77
77
0
Powell
8
8
0
Russell
76
77
-1
Eastern Foothills
7
5
2
Webster
75
86
-11
Gallatin
7
8
-1
Fayette
75
87
-12
Pike
7
3
4
River Hills
6
7
-1
Harlan
2
1
1
Bell
1
3
-2
2021
Totals as of: July 31, 2021
10,115
2020
10,738
Diff
-623
If you need anything for membership, please contact Nikki Whitaker 56 • Cow Country • September at (859) 278-0899 or nwhitaker@kycattle.org
2021-22 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION * MEMBERSHIP YEAR 10/1/20– 9/30/21
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*Payments of KCA membership dues are tax deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, charitable contributions of gifts to KCA are not tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Due to new IRS regulations, $2.24 of your dues would not be deductible. Approximately $12 of your dues will go towards the monthly publication Cow Country News. PLEASE CHECK THE MEMBERSHIP(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN: KCA MEMBERSHIP ($30/YR) Membership dues are $30 unless otherwise listed below
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RENEWAL
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I WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE YOUNG PRODUCER’S COUNCIL
COUNTY DUES Dues are $30 except for the counties listed below. Allen................................$40 Anderson........................$25 Bourbon..........................$20 Boyle ..............................$35 Bullitt ...............................$20 Butler ..............................$25 Franklin ...........................$25 Highlands .......................$20 (Boyd, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, & Martin)
Hopkins ..........................$35 Laurel..............................$35 Lincoln ............................$25 Louisville Area ................$20 (Jefferson, & Spencer) Magoffin ..........................$20 Menifee ...........................$25
Mountain........................$25 (Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Morgan, Owsley, Perry & Wolfe) Oldham ...........................$35 Taylor ..............................$20 Twin Lakes ......................$25 Warren ............................$40 Wayne ............................$25 Whitley ............................$25 Woodford ........................$25
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP: KCA
KJCA
$
$
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS: CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION DONATION (voluntary)
$
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ALL DONATIONS TO KCF ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
$
IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE TO JOIN THE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION The NCBA is now a State Marketing Partner with the KCA. You can pay your dues to both organizations with one check, at the same time. # HEAD 1-100
DUES $150
# HEAD 1,001-1,250
DUES $1,150
101-250
$300
1,251-1,500
$1,400
251-500
$450
1,501-1,750
$1,650
501-750
$650
1,751-2,000
$1,900
751-1000
$650
> 2,000
$1,900 + .38/HD
Complete and return to: Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 176 Pasadena Drive • Suite 4 • Lexington, KY 40503 Join online at www.kycattle.org or call (859) 278-0899
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U.S. CattleTrace Unveils RFID Tag Store Industry Press Release U.S. CattleTrace, the leader in animal disease traceability, is unveiling the U.S. CattleTrace Tag Store, located on their website (www. uscattletrace.org/tagstore). To create a robust contact tracing system in the United States, said system must operate at the speed of commerce. Currently in the cattle industry, the most cost-effective form of identification that is efficient for traceability and widely adopted is RFID ear tags. U.S. CattleTrace has also identified that RFID tags can be difficult to find and purchase in an online setting. “In my mind, getting RFID tags in the ears of cattle is critical if you want to participate with animal disease traceability,” U.S. CattleTrace Board of Directors Chairman Brandon Depenbusch said. “The process of getting a hold of this technology can be difficult, so we want this new online experience
to be easy to use, while also giving U.S. CattleTrace members the opportunity to save money on their tags.” The organization has partnered with tag distributors so that interested parties can purchase RFID tags on the web page and have them shipped directly to their operations. Members of U.S. CattleTrace will also receive exclusive discounts on tags that can be used for disease traceability, with discounts of up to 50 percent off. In order to receive the U.S. CattleTrace membership discount, purchasers must first complete the U.S. CattleTrace membership application (www.uscattletrace. org/membership). Once received, they will receive an email to the listed address that will include membership information, as well as the coupon code for all tags on the U.S. CattleTrace tag storefront.
MORE than Just a Vaccine ENDOVAC-Beef has been a Game Changer
for me. I run a good sized cow-calf operation in addition to starting cattle. 100% of my cattle get ENDOVAC-Beef. Since using ENDOVAC we don’t have to treat as many cattle for respiratory, or even other common problems like pinkeye and foot rot. I am getting my Pasteurella and the stimulant that makes the vaccine work better with ENDOVAC-Beef. If everybody knew what I
knew, everyone would be using it! Brad Haun, Haun Ranch, Fall River, Kansas
Find your nearest rep at EndovacBeef.com or call 1-800-944-7563
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FALL FEEDER CATTLE MARKETING MADE EASY
Bowling Green, Ky. Weekly Auction: Tuesday at 1 p.m. CST Henry Smith • (270) 349-8314 Irvington, Ky. Weekly Auction: Monday at 9 a.m. EST Ryan Batt • (812) 620-0769 & John Gibson • (812) 968-4097
United States Cattle Inventory Down 1 Percent
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2021 – There were 101 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of July 1, 2021, according to the Cattle report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). (Note to graph: The July Cattle report was suspended in 2013 and 2016 due to the federal government sequestration.) Other key findings in the report were: • Of the 101 million head inventory, all cows and heifers that have calved totaled 40.9 million. • There are 31.4 million head of beef cows in the United States as of July 1, 2021, down 2% from last year.
Owenton, Ky.
• The number of milk cows in the United States increased to 9.50 million head.
Facility Manager: Robert Green • (502) 321-6012
• The U.S. calf crop was estimated at 35.1 million head, down slightly from 2020.
Internet Feeder Cattle Sales: September 17 • October 15 • November 19
• All cattle on feed were at 13.4 million head, down 1% from 2020.
Little York, Ind. Facility Manager: Ryan Batt • (812) 620-0769
Pre-Conditioned Feeder Cattle Sales: September 7 • October 6 • November 2
To obtain an accurate measurement of the current state of the U.S. cattle industry, NASS surveyed nearly 16,000 operators across the nation during the first half of July. NASS asked these producers to report their cattle inventories as of July 1, 2021, and calf crop for the entire year of 2021 by internet, mail, or telephone. The Cattle report and all other NASS reports are available online at nass.usda.gov/Publications.
Visit us online at www.uproducers.com or find us on Facebook! September • Cow Country • 59
Niki Ellis Director of Education, Kentucky Beef Council
There’s an unofficial saying inside the KCA office, “The timing has to be right”. That goes for big projects to the smallest details. Over my last six years working as the Director of Education I’ve seen this hold true in every opportunity and challenge presented to me. I’ve had many ideas that were too ahead of their time and some that just couldn’t happen in that instance. I’ve since applied that saying to many aspects of my life. Before making large decisions I always ask myself, is the timing right? I’ve now come to a major opportunity in my life, one that I wasn’t sure was right, one that I questioned and prayed on. Talking with my husband for hours on end and reaching out to mentors, reflecting on myself and lots of drive time deep in thought, when I should have just asked myself “Is the timing right?” It took some time for me to find the answer and that answer is YES. You’ve got to be wondering what the timing is right for. I have accepted the position as Executive Vice President for the Kentucky Pork Producers Association and will be leaving KCA in September. I don’t think words could capture the weight this decision carries on my mind and heart. If you’ve ever attended a KCA/ KBC function and heard me speak, you know I begin with expressing how much I truly love my job. Over the last six years I haven’t felt like I’m commuting to work, I felt like I was driving to a purpose. Having the privilege to educate our state about beef and the great people who produce it has been nothing short of a dream job. I want to THANK EACH OF YOU reading this for allowing me to work on your behalf. The team that I have worked alongside are second to none. When I say they are the best it’s because they truly are, not just because I was a part of that team. Each of them holds a skill set and personality unique enough to make everything they touch run. I’ve grown as a professional and a person because of the opportunity to work with them. You’ve assembled a team that are a force to be reckoned with, be proud of the team you have backing your livelihood. As for the hundreds of youth I’ve worked with or more affectionately known as my “beef babies,” keep digging. You’re the best humans who are filled with grit, drive, passion, kindness, and work ethic. You each have a unique skill set and interest, always keep in mind we need that in this industry. Take the trip, write the essay, make new friends, talk to industry leaders, find mentors, and don’t let anyone make your dreams small. The timing is right. 60 • Cow Country • September
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A few special guests at the kickoff lunch included (left to right) KLC spokesman Warren Beeler, Rep. Richard Heath, Rep. Kim King, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Energy and Environment Secretary Rebecca Goodman, and Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles. Lexington beef, soybean and corn farmer Tim White welcomed the group to his family’s farm
The winner of the first Meat Me at the Table summer fun prize pack was Spencer Sims of Salvisa. He is pictured with his daughters, Kate and Emily Grace
Event host Tim White is pictured with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, presenting a proclamation signed by Gov. Andy Beshear proclaiming July as “Meat Me at the Table Month” in the Commonwealth
Kentucky Livestock Coalition Invites Consumers To “Meat Me At The Table” The farm families of the Kentucky Livestock Coalition (KLC) encourage consumers to make meat the centerpiece of their meals this summer. The Coalition kicked off its Meat Me at the Table campaign today at White Farm in Lexington. Speakers at the event included KLC spokesman Warren Beeler, Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, and Ag Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, all of whom expressed their support for livestock and poultry producers here in Kentucky. Following the brief program, attendees were treated to a variety of Kentucky-raised meats. From ribeye steaks to chicken breast and thighs to pork chops, goat brats and lamburgers, there was a wide variety of protein available for sampling.
of animal origin. Zinc helps maintain a healthy immune system, while Niacin supports energy production and metabolism. July is National Grilling Month, and what could be more fun than a cookout with family and friends? Winning a summer fun prize pack, of course. The KLC invites everyone to post photos of themselves, family, or friends enjoying meat hot off the grill this month on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #MeatMeAtTheTable. Random posts will be awarded a box full of prizes from the Coalition’s member organizations.
The farm families of the Kentucky Livestock Coalition are committed to advancing environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable livestock farming practices while providing safe, affordable food. Whether your summer grilling plans include hamburgers and hot dogs, steaks and sausage, or chicken and chops, the farmers of the KLC invite you to “Meat Me at the Table!” For more information on the Kentucky Livestock Coalition or the Meat Me at the Table campaign, visit www.KyLivestockCoalition.org.
Kentucky’s farm families are proud to provide safe, affordable, nutritious and delicious meat for our friends and neighbors in the Commonwealth and beyond. Whether consumers buy meat directly from the farmer, at a local meat market, or the grocery store, they can be confident in the quality of the meat raised by farm families. Everyone knows that meat is a great source of protein, but it’s important to note that it’s also rich in many essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are essential for human health. Vitamin B12, in particular, can only be found in foods September • Cow Country • 61
JOIN US AT EDEN SHALE FARM FALL TOUR DATES: August
24 • September 15 • October 9 (Open House)
ALL DATES WILL OFFER THE SAME TOUR
Tour begins at 10AM EST. Please call the KCA office at (859) 278-0899 or email kbn@kycattle.org to reserve your spot for lunch. Reservations are capped at 100 participants per date.
245 Eden Shale Road Owenton KY 40359
K E N T U C K Y B E E F N E T W O R K FA C I L I TAT O R S
Ben Lloyd
Whitesville, KY (270) 993-1074 strridge@aol.com
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Ron Shrout
Winchester, KY (606) 205-6143 ronshrout@bellsouth.net
Charles Embry
Cave City, KY (270) 646-5939 dale.embry@yahoo.com
Jeff Stephens
Ewing, KY (606) 782-7640 stephensbeef@gmail.com
Jacob Settles
Springfield, KY (859) 805-0724 jacob.settles4@yahoo.com
Eden Shale Farm Update Dan Miller Industry Coordinator, Kentucky Beef Network The labor shortage is a major problem effecting every facet of our lives right now, and Eden Shale is not exempt from it either. We only had one person apply for our summer internship position, and before he started was able to find a better opportunity making more money and doing work more closely related to his interest. I do not fault the kid, and I encouraged him to take the better opportunity. But it has left me with a lot of time in the tractor seat this summer.
brown fescue stems. As always we will get the hay tested to see if we need to supplement the cows while they are eating it.
This lack of help and abundance of rain this summer has meant that it has taken us longer to get the hay up than every before. I am ashamed to say that we put our last bale of first cutting in the barn on August 6th. The last 40 acres were fields that we had sprayed so we didn’t have mature weeds growing in them, but there was a lot of
As we filled the self feeding barns we take all the strings off the bales so that there is nothing impeding the cows ability to clean up all the hay. The Large Bale Feeder under the hoop barn holds 32 round bales and the tobacco barn self feeder holds 18 bales. This hay will now be stored in the same location it will be fed at, eliminating the
This hay was put into our self feeding hay feeders and the cows will eat it first once the stockpiled fescue runs out. This will be 30-45 days before they start calving and they can handle eating the lesser quality hay. As soon as they start calving, we will switch them over the better quality alfalfa/ orchard grass mixed hay.
need to haul the hay to the cattle. This hay will service the mature cow herd and we should not have to use the tractor to move hay to these cows until the end of February. We have been using these self feeders for two years and really like the efficiency that they provide during the winter months. In between rain showers and baling hay, we also put the shade balls on four of our tire water tanks. The shade balls allow the water to be shaded, reducing the water temperature and eliminating the growth of green algae. The balls float on the surface of the water and the cows can push them down and out of the way to get a drink. If you would like to see some of the recent work at Eden Shale Farm be sure to RSVP to one of our fall field days. We will be hosting tours on September 15th and October 9th. Both tours will be exactly the same and will start at 10:00 am. A complimentary lunch will be included with both tours. Each day is limited to 100 producers so be sure to RSVP early to save your spot. To RSVP please call the office at 859-278-0899 or email at kbn@kycattle.org.
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We are saddened to share that Orville Whitaker passed away July 14, 2021. Orville served as a KBN facilitator for many years, I enjoyed working with him and listening to the stories he had to share about previous farm visits or his time as a Soil Scientist. Orville was always willing to lend a helping hand to his fellow cattlemen, capture a idea or note with his clipboard and pen, and share a smile and laugh. We recognized Orville in 2017 at the KCA Convention with the KBN Service award for his dedication and service to Kentucky’s cattlemen as a KBN facilitator. Below is an article that ran in Cow Country in March 2010 as a 'get to know your facilitator' article but captures Orville’s dedication to agriculture and the Kentucky cattle industry during his time as a facilitator.
KBN Field Associate: Orville Whitaker My name is Orville Whitaker. I serve as Field Associate (or Facilitator) for the Kentucky Beef Network in Central and South Central Kentucky. I have served in this capacity since 2002. Our goal has been to work with the beef producers in my area to guide and encourage them to make their beef herds more profitable to make up for lost income from tobacco production. I was raised on a small tobacco and beef cattle farm in Madison County near Richmond. After graduating from Madison Central High School, I attended Eastern Kentucky University for 2 years, majoring in Agriculture. My last 2 years of undergraduate study was at the University of Kentucky. I graduated from U.K. in 1957 with a B.S. degree in Agriculture with a major in Agronomy and an emphasis on soils. Immediately after graduating, I began work as a Soil Scientist with the USDA-Soil Conservation Service (NRCS) at Danville, Kentucky. I later worked 64 • Cow Country • September
at Leitchfield and Owensboro, Kentucky. Then I worked 3½ years at Albert Lea, Minnesota. I returned to Kentucky in 1971 and worked at Louisville for 15 years. My last assignment was as Assistant State Soil Scientist at Lexington as editor of the Soil Survey Manuscripts in Kentucky. I retired from this job in 1990. In 1991 my wife and I purchased a farm and home in the Preachersville-Crab Orchard area of Lincoln County. I have been active in several agricultural organizations and my local church since moving to Lincoln County. I served a 2 year term as president of the Lincoln County Farm Bureau and continue to serve on that board. I have served on the board of directors for the Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association and continue to be an advisor to that board. I also serve on the Lincoln County Extension Council and District Board. I attend a lot of agricultural meetings and have contacts with many folks in
the farming community. I serve as the coordinator for the CPH-45 Feeder Calf Sales in my area. We have had many successful CPH sales during the 8 years I have served in this capacity. Sales have been held at Danville, Lancaster, Richmond and Stanford. I also assist producers who send their CPH calves to Lexington. The PVP Sales at Richmond have done quite well. I serve as advisor to the CPH Sales Committees and try to see that all bases are covered. I visit producer farms, screen the CPH calves and assist the producer in getting their PVP paper work in order. Since beginning the ITS-PVP system in the fall of 2009, it has taken considerable extra effort to help our participants to understand the new system. It has become much easier as most of our producers have now gone through at least one PVP sale.
During my on-farm visits with beef producers, I try to point out anything that I see that would make their operations more profitable, efficient, and safe. I urge them to take advantage of the cost share programs that will help them accomplish their objectives. I do not claim to have all the answers to producer questions, but I don’t hesitate to refer them to others who can be of assistance. In my work area, I see tremendous improvements in beef cattle genetics (better bulls), cattle handling facilities, better cattle water facilities, improved pasture and hay production, and temporary fencing for improved rotational grazing practices. We are extremely grateful to the County Agricultural Development Boards, Conservation District Boards, local cattlemen’s organizations and other farm groups that have helped to administer these cost share funds. We also appreciate the support of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and the
Governor’s Office of Ag Policy for the Phase I grant funds being used for support of KBN and cost share funds for our local producers. We have had excellent cooperation with the U.K. Agricultural Extension Agents. They have put a tremendous effort into making these programs successful. I visit our local stockyards on a regular basis. Their management personnel have been very cooperative in making our CPH Sales successful. We also have excellent working relations with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture folks. It has been an excellent working relationship with all concerned. I have assisted with tagging entire cow herds with electronic ID tags. This has allowed KBN and SLN to collect and store data from producer herds. This has made it possible for our producers to analyze the efficiency and profitability of their herds in comparison to others in the program.
We have approximately 40 beef cows on our farm. I regularly sell my own cows in the CPH-45 sales. I also took the Master Cattleman class a few years ago. Currently, we are working with Dr. Les Anderson, U.K. Reproductive Beef Specialist and the Advanced Master Cattleman’s program. The purpose is to get the cows synchronized so that the calving season is shortened to no more than 60 days. In May of 2009, an educational field day was held on my farm to demonstrate the advantage of pregnancy checking and use of the CIDR synchronization system. Dr. Les Anderson, Land Dale, Jay Busby, and 3 of our local Agricultural Extension Agents conducted this program. The Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association provided a hamburger meal. Plans are to continue this program in May 2010. Dr. Anderson plans to do Artificial Insemination on my cow herd with higher producing bulls and continue to shorten the calving season.
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HERITAGE FARM Tom McGinnis 1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY (502) 633-1634, home • (502) 633-5100, work (502) 655-0164, cell HIGHVIEW FARMS
RAGS ANGUS FARM Richard and Glenda Stallons 1240 Dogwood Kelly Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240President: Jason Crowe Home: (270) 885-4352 Cell: (270) 839-2442Vice President: Henry B Smith rstallons@bellsouth.net Secretary/Treasurer: Anne DeMott
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827BEEF West Main Street BOYD CATTLE Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718 6077 Helena Road Mayslick, 41055 Ben T.KYCox DVM Charlie Boyd II: (606) 584-5194 • Blake Boyd: (606) 375-3718 (270) 469-5517 www.boydbeef.com • cboyd2@maysvilleky.net
HILL VIEW FARMS Jimmy Gilles 5160 Lee Rudy Road Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 686-8876 (270) 929-537
BRANCH VIEW ANGUS VIEW 927HILL Old Liberty Pike FARMS • Hustonville, KY 40437 Jimmy Gilles (859) 238-0771 • www.branchviewangus.com James S. & LuAnn Coffey, Donald & Donna Coffey 5160 Lee Rudy Road Annual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April
JOHNSON FARMS ANGUS Angus Bulls & Females Slaughters, KY Keith: (270) 635-0723 Reese: (270) 635-1137
531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 Eddie Burks • (270) 991-6398 JOHNSON FARMS ANGUS www.burkscattle.com
LYNN CREEK FARMS Kris and Sara Lynn 2184 Bardstown Rd Springfield KY 40069 573-721-6663
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Joe D. or Karen Burton Bryan Carman,(270) Partner,635-0723 Ridgeview Angus Keith: 480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Reese: (270) 635-1137 Joe: (606) 305-3081 • Bryan: (606) 875-3453 Located 15 miles West of Somerset • klburton01@windstream.net Bulls & females sold private treaty. Inquiries Welcome. Sell only what we would buy.
SHAW FAMILY ANGUS Jim & Cathy Shaw RAGS ANGUS FARM 935 Miller Road • Hodgenville, 42748 Richard andKY Glenda Stallons 1240 Dogwood Kelly Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 769-8260 Home: (270) 885-4352 Cell: (270) 839-2442 www.shawfamilyangus.com rstallons@bellsouth.net Quality Registered Angus Cattle since 1975 SHAW FAMILY ANGUS Jim & Cathy Shaw 935 Miller Road • Hodgenville, KY 42748 SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM (270) 769-8260 5202 East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 www.shawfamilyangus.com Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith: (270) 866-3898 Quality Registered Angus Cattle since 1975
Henry & Melissa Smith: (270) 866-2311
SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM 5202 East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith: (270) 866-3898 ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS Henry & Melissa Smith: (270) 866-2311
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13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY ANGUS 40119 MT. MORIAH ANGUS FARMS ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED Bob, Kathy, and Rob Clark (859) 748-5558 & Sherry St. 617-1079 Clair Home: (270) 257-2965 Eric • Cell: (270) 1446 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Harrodsburg, www.stclairangus.com KY 40330 13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY 40119 Bob: (859)339-2610 • Rob: (859)612-1594 Home: (270) 257-2965 • Cell: (270) 617-1079 Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale April 2016 mtmoriahfarms1@gmail.com www.stclairangus.com www.mtmoriahangus.com Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale April 2020
LEGACY COFFEY ANGUSFARMS FARMS 661Daniel Hopewell Road and Lindsey Reynolds Liberty, KY 42539 1709 South Jackson Highway Matt Coffey: (270) 799-6288 Hardyville, KY787-2620 42746 Dewey Coffey: (606) Genetics Maximum Profitability since 1984 (270)for528-6275/(270) 528-6120
TAMME VALLEY FARM FOUR KINGS ANGUS TAMME VALLEY FARM 250 Bright Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator Cary & Kim King (859) 583-7134 (859) 583-7134 Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.com jacob.tamme@gmail.com jacob.tamme@gmail.com Cary Cell: (859) 613-3734 • Colby Myers - Purebred Manager www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook!
JASON & KATIE CROWE ELI HASKELL MILLERS RUN FARM 10825 Red Lick Road William N. Offutt IV Irvine, KY 40336 (859) 582-0761 3790 Paris Road Georgetown, KY 40324
OLD BARK FARM 370 Ferrill Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716 Kenley Conner 270/358-8057 Registered Angus Cattle
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DAVIS BEND FARMS www.millersrunfarm.com 2315 Davis Bend Road Heifers for sale Canmer, KY 42722 timmothyljeffries@gmail.com www.davisbendfarms.com Tim: (270) 528-6605 Leslie: (270) 528-6435 MUD RIVER •ANGUS
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FALL CREEK ANGUS Russellville, KY 42276 448 Corder Farm Road WayneKY Johnson: Monticello, 42633 (270) 303-6354 Ronnie GaryCorder Johnson: (270) 498-7208 (606) 348-6588 GREAT MEADOWS ANGUS ASSOCIATION FOUR KINGS ANGUS GMAA 20th Annual Fall Sale • October 16, 2021 250 Bright Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330 www.greatmeadowsangus.com Cary & Kim King Paul Bradshaw (502) 817-7502 Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.com
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TWIN CREEK FARMNathaniel(Bub), Sarah, Ashley Denham Shawn, Melissa, Devin (606) & Dylan Gibson 423-2457 • (606) 875-0780 (270) 337-3072 or (270)tripledangus.com 692-5304 Dennis & Emily TWIN CREEK FARM PLEASANT HILL FARMS 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338 Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles Watch for us in Branch(270) View Production in April 337-3072 or (270)Sale 692-5304 500 Rockfield Richpond Road EASANT HIL
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5. Career Development Intermediate A Overall - These junior members were the overall winners in the intermediate A Division of the Career Development contest at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 10-17 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Bryanna Smith, Russell Springs, Ky., first; Drew Mickey, Taylorville, Ill., second; and Lauren Wolter, Aviston, Ill., third. Photo by Pearl’s Pics.
1. These juniors represented Kentucky at the 2021 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, July 29 - Aug. 1 in Indianapolis, Ind. Pictured from left are Josh Jasper, Nicholasville; Bryanna Smith, Russell Springs; Emily Caffee, Bonnieville; Ethan Blevins, Greenup; Taylor Jeffries and Lily Jeffries, both of Canmer; and Jake Marksbury, Buffalo. Nearly 100 juniors from 27 states attended the conference, “Life in the Angus Lane,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association. 2. S A F Lucy Pride 9135 won bred-and-owned heifer class 23 at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-17 in Grand Island, Neb. Bryanna Smith, Russell Springs, Ky., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Pearl’s Pics.
6. Intermediate Division of Graphic Design: These junior members won top honors in the intermediate division of graphic design at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 10-17 in Grand Is3. These junior members won top honors in the junior land, Neb. Pictured from left are Anna Johnson, Durand, A division of extemporaneous speaking contest at the Ill., first; Lizzie Schafer, Owaneco, Ill., second; and Adam 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Cer- McCauley, Cynthiana, Ky., third. Photo by Pearl’s Pics. emony, July 10-17 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Emily Jeffries, Canmer, Ky., first; Cally Hansen, 7. Flat Andy Award 1st -Ellee Marksbury, Buffalo, Ky., Carrington, N.D., second; and Roy Gibson, Los Lunas, won first place in the Flat Andy Contest at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, N.M., third. Photo by Pearl’s Pics. July 10-17 in Grand Island, Neb. Photo by Pearl’s Pics. 4. Extemporaneous Speaking Intermediate A Division - These junior members won top honors in the inter- 8. Adult Chef Challenge 1st - Lily Jeffries, left, and mediate A division of the extemporaneous speaking Leslie Jeffries, right, both of Canmer, Ky., won first contest at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) place in the adult division of the Chef’s Clallenge at the Awards Ceremony, July 10-17 in Grand Island, Neb. Pic- All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at tured from left are Drew Mickey, Taylorville, Ill., first; Lily the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off Jeffires, Canmer, Ky., second; and Lauren Wolter, Avis- at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July ton, Ill., third. Drew Mickey received the Harvey Rattery 10-17 in Grand Island, Neb. The American Angus Auxilbronze sculpture in the name of the late Pat Grote for his iary sponsored the event. Photo by Pearl’s Pics first place win. Photo by Pearl’s Pics. September • Cow Country • 67
KENTUCKY
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LARRY CLARK & SONS LLC
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers William McIntosh, President...........................................................................(502) Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Cynthiana, KY 106 Clark Houk Road • Greensburg, KY 42743 Luke Arthur (859) 298-8323 Luke Arthur, Vice President.............................................................................(859) Larry Clark, Owner & Operator luke.arthur93@gmail.com (270) 299-5167 • (270) 405-6848 Bulls • Show Prospects • Embryos Pat Tilghman, Secretary/Treasurer.....................................................................(270) Lpclarkandsons@msn.com Bulls sell with GE EPD’s • Show Prospects
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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
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CLIFFORD BRIANFARMS W. DYER, DVM
Barry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad&Racke Registered Gelbvieh Balancers 7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Cynthiana, KY Spring, KY 41076 Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 Luke Arthur Brad cell (859) 393-3677 (859) • Ben cell298-8323 (859) 393-3730 luke.arthur93@gmail.com Fax (859) 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com
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BEE LICK GELBVIEHS
Eddie Reynolds IV Rd. LIVESTOCK 277 OldBAR Bee Lick Barry, KY Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke Crab Orchard, 40419 7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C) (859) • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 Bulls &Phone Females for 635-3832 sale Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 Fax (859) 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com
3459Owner/Manager KY HWY 1284E GELBVIEH/BALANCERS Cynthiana, KY 41031 2050 Glasgow Road Since 1937 Cattle for sale Burkesville, at all times. (859) 234-6956 KY 42717 Brian, Lauren, Kristen Barry, Emily & Julia (270) 864-5909
BRIAN W. DYER, DVM
Owner/Manager FULL CIRCLE FARMS GELBVIEH/BALANCERS 2050Registered Glasgow Road Gelbvieh Cattle Burkesville, KY 42717 Brad Burke Brian,989 Lauren, Kristen & Julia Metcalf MillBarry, RoadEmily • Ewing KY 41039 (270)(H) 864-5909 606-267-5609 • (C) 606-782-1367
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Eddie Reynolds 277 Old Bee Lick Rd. Crab Orchard, KY 40419 606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C) Bulls & Females for sale CD FARMS Clayton & Debbie Cash 1214 Ottawa School Road BRAY’S GELBVIEH CATTLE Brodhead, KY 40409 Niles & Betty K Bray (606)-308-3247 • (606)-758-8994
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle BradKILBOURNE Burke GELBVIEH 989 Metcalf Mill Road KY • Ewing KY 41039 East Bernstadt, (H) 606-267-5609 • (C) 606-782-1367 606-843-6583 gbb789@windstream.net
cell 606-309-4662 Black Replacement Heifers & Bulls Available Embryo transplant & AI sired calves
KILBOURNE GELBVIEH
East Bernstadt, KY 606-843-6583 MOCKINGBIRD HILL FARMS cell 606-309-4662 BlackRegistered Replacement Heifers &Cattle Bulls Available Gelbvieh Embryo transplant AI sired calvesRd. Shane Wells & 10172 Provo
1568 Bray Ridge Road Gelbvieh-Balancer Bulls & Heifers For Sale Bedford, by Private Treaty KY 40006
Rochester, KY H: 270-934-2198 C: 270-791-8196 swells@logantele.com MOCKINGBIRD HILL FARMS
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Saturday Clayton & Debbie Cash May 15 1214 Ottawa Road Kentucky JuniorSchool Gelbvieh Show & Learning Clinic Brodhead, KY 40409 McIntosh Brothers Farm • 3348 Frankfort Road • Georgetown (606)-308-3247 • (606)-758-8994
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Shane Wells 10172 Provo Rd. Rochester, KY H: 270-934-2198 C: 270-791-8196 swells@logantele.com
Meeting modern industry demands: • Added Fertility • Increased Efficiency • More pounds of calf weaned American Gelbvieh Association Advertise today! 303-465-2333 | www.gelbvieh.org Contact Pat Tilghman for more information at 270-670-8449 JOIN KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Mail to: 690 Lick Branch Road, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141 FARM NAME
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Gary & Pat Tilghman Carrie & Daryl Derossett Family BurleyCynthiana, Fields Livestock Center • 709 Oil Fields Road • Horse Cave KY 41031 Lindsey & Garland Gilliam Family CallSince Carrie Derossett 1937 for more information. (270) 404-0828 PLEASANT MEADOWS FARM 690 Lick Branch Road Glasgow, KY 42141 Cattle for sale Gary & Pat Tilghman (859) 234-6956 Entry and room information available at www.gelbvieh.org at all times. 270.646.7024 • pleasantmeadowsfarm@hotmail.com (Juniors/Regional Shows/AGJA Eastern Regional)
Lindsey Tilghman Jones Family Carrie & Daryl Derossett Family 690 Lick Branch Road Glasgow, KY 42141 270.646.7024 • pleasantmeadowsfarm@hotmail.com
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Kentucky Hereford Association Autumn Harvest Fall Sale, Dec 4th, Blue Grass Stockyards Lexington Certified Hereford Beef Sale, Dec 2nd, Blue Grass Stockyards, Stanford
Toby & Debby Dulworth 2492 S. Kirkman Road LaCenter, KY 42056 (270) 224-2993 dogwood@brtc.net
The Dogwood Difference? Total Performance Polled Herefords that trive on forages. www.dogwoodherefords.com
WELLS FARM Polled Herefords
439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd, Corbin KY 40701 Bobby & Brenda Wells (606) 523-0569 or (606) 344-0417 wells_farm@yahoo.com Kevin, Angela, Kenlea & Kyler Murray (606) 528-1691 or (606) 682-8413
KHA OFFICERS President: Chris Schalk Secretary/ Treasurer: Earlene Thomas 859-623-5734 thomasep@roadrunner.com
NJB Limited Dale Stith
5239 Old Sardis Pike Mays Lick, KY 41055 dalestith@yahoo.com Home of Select Sires’ Boyd Fort Knox 17yxz54040
TK4 Herefords
K3 CATTLE REGISTERED HEREFORDS 6077 Helena Road Mayslick, KY 41055 Charlie Boyd II 606-584-5194
Annual Bull Sale second Saturday in March Hereford and Angus Bulls
MPH Farms
Registered Polled Herefords PAUL L. HANCOCK 8559 KY 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-771-4194
Chambliss Hereford Farms Brad, Carla, Clay & Clint Chambliss
916 Winchester Blvd. Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Home (270) 982-3905 Cell (270) 668-7126 fax 270-735-9922 www.chamblissherefordfarms.com
KYLE BUSH K3CATTLE@YAHOO.COM 859-588-4531 198 HICKS PIKE CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
THOMAS FARM
Jackson Farms
Registered Polled Herefords 8103 Bill Moss Road White House, TN 37188 Home/Fax: 615-672-4483 Cell: 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com “Farming the Same Land Since 1834”
Eric & Ronnie Thomas 2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-5734 Eric’s Cell (859) 314-8256
“Cattle for sale at all times”
WCN Polled Herefords Since 1961 Bill & Libby Norris 2220 Celina Road Burkesville, KY 42717
Phone (270) 433-7256 Cell (270) 433-1525 “Every calf needs a white face”
Bulls & Females for sale
Tim & Peggy Wolf 12939 Peach Grove Road Alexandria, KY 41001 Home: 859-635-0899 Cell: 859-991-3484
Polled Hereford and Gelbvieh Cattle 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cythiana, KY 41031
133 Edgewood Drive • Stanford, KY (606) 365-2520 home/fax (606) 669-1455 cell
Victor- influenced cattle bred for performance on grass.
“Black cows need a good Hereford Bull”
Old Fall Creek Farms
AHA & KHA member • Proven bloodlines Private treaty sales • Visitors welcome 1874 Old Fall Creek Road Monticello, KY 42633 Reed Bertram (606) 348-7486 David Bertram (606) 278-3630 w w w. o f c f a r m s . c o m
992 Knotts Road
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Brandenburg, KY 40108 (270) 422-4220 tstaples@bbtel.com
Windy Hills Farm
Registered Polled Herefords
Ben, Jane, Shelby and Lincoln
Jackie D. Perkins II 367 Mt. Pisgah Rd. Bremen, KY 42325 (270) 543-3586
Breeding to produce good cows since 1981
BECKLEY HEREFORDS L. Wayne Beckley • 1420 Fitchburg Rd. Ravenna, KY 40472 • 606-723-3021 Cell: 859-779-0962 L.W. Beckley D.V.M 284 Pyrse Lane • Irvine, KY 40336 Cell: 859-779-1419 • Clinic: 606-726-0000
PILE STOCK FARM HANSELL PILE, JR.
12045 St. John Rd. Cecilia, KY 42724 270-735-5192 270-862-4462 12 miles West of Elizabethtown
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LINEBRED VICTOR DOMINO CATTLE
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Fertility Miller Calving Ease Danny Disposition Milking Ability jmspolledherefords.com 4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. 270-465-6984 Knifley, KY 42753 270-465-6984 270-566-2694
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“Breeding Polled Herefords “Registered Angus and Polled Herefords” “Registered Angus for over 58 Years” and John PolledA.Herefords” Tucker II Breeding cattle for sale at all times.
1790 Hidden Valley Lane John Tucker II Hudson, KY 40145
1999 Walnut Hill Rd. 1790 Hidden Valley Lane (270) 257-8548 Hudson, KY257-8167 40145 Lexington, KY 40515 Office (270) 270-617-0301 (859) 271-9086 18-month-old Angus & Polled Hereford Bulls F “Bulls always for Sale” cell (859)533-3790
WATSON LAND & CATTLE Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords The Lowell Atwood Family
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HEREFORDS
Codee Guffey • 1815 Grassy Springs Road Versailles, Kentucky 40383 (502) 598-6355 rockridgeherefords@gmail.com www.rockridgeherefords.com
Matt, Melinda, Harlee, & Wyatt Watson 6196 Mount Sterling Rd Flemingsburg, Kentucky melindawatson8660@gmail.com Matt - 606-748-1600 Melinda - 859-625-8660
CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES
LIMOUSIN
B.F. Evans Cattle Company Byron Evans
CUMMINS POLLED LIMOUSIN
David & Donald P. Cummins 4312 Willow-Lenoxburg Rd. Foster, KY 41043 David: 606-747-5886 (C) 606.782.7003 cumminsd@windstream.net
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“The Best Kept Secret in Eastern Kentucky” John Buck: (606) 474-7451 • (606) 922-8174 2494 South St. Hwy. 7, Grayson, KY. 41143 johnbuck474@windstream.net “cattle for sale - private treaty”
P.O. Box 1509 599 Ray Allen Lane Versailles, KY 40383 Byron 859-509-8046 bfevanscattlecompany@gmail.com byron.evans59@yahoo.com byron.evans59@yahoo.co m
Fullblood & Purebred Embryos & Semen Stephen: 270-799-8685 760 Emily Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 achhlimousin@twc.com Facebook: ACHH Limousin
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Daniel Gettings
Elbow Bend & Center Point Rd. Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9454 or (270) 202-7755
“Registered Limousin - LimFlex - Angus Genetics”
5171 Camargo-Levee Rd. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 859-498-0030 859-585-1785 859-585-8388 “Your source of purebred homopolled/homoblack.”
Ri c c i R o l a nD Ricci & Brenda Roland 423 Lebus Lane Cynthiana, KY 41031 859-234-3986 • 859-234-7344 rolandlimousin@earthlink.net
Allen & Jon Anderson 260 Henderson Rd. Eubank, KY 42567 Allen: 606-872-8072 Jon: 606-305-8859 “Quality Limousin + LimFlex Cattle!”
WHITE LIMOUSIN & WHITE ANGUS
Donald & Mary Ann Wenzel
994 Airport Road • Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3612 • (859) 322-0752 maryawenz@aol.com
TOMORROW’S REGISTERED WHITE ANGUS TODAY!
Joey & Donnie Massey 80 Sublimity School Rd. • London, KY 40744 606-682-2126 • 606-682-2125
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Decker Family Limousin & LimFlex Kenny & Tiffany Decker Leitchfield, KY • (270) 589-7999
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Terry W. McPhetridge • 606-843-6903 Cell: 606-524-9241 1645 Winding Blade Rd. East Bernstadt, KY 40729
Bob Minerich, 859-582-6888 2003 Barnes Mill Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 minegwen@aol.com “Cattle for sale private treaty”
Greg Blaydes 859-338-9402 James Hicks 859-227-0490 1225 E. Leestown Rd. Midway, KY 40347
BULLS - HEIFERS PROCESSED BEEF
Brad Kidd (606) 495-6396 (606) 738-9493 Paul Kidd (606) 743-7349 8254 Hwy 711 West Liberty KY 41472
Performance you can count on! Russ Crum • 2423 KY Hwy 3003 Cynthiana, KY 41031 • 859-298-8713
FOUNDATION SALE VII
September 18, 2021 • 1PM CST United Producers Facility • Bowling Green, KY Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics • To consign or for catalog call ACH Holdings, LLC, Steven Haynes 270-799-8685
Kevin and Rachel Barron Crestwood, Ky (502) 905-5851 rkbarron812@gmail.com
STATE SIMMENTAL SALE WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 11.
SWAIN SELECT SIMMENTAL
12113 Green Valley Dr. Louisville, KY 40243 frederickswain@bellsouth.net facebook.com/swainselectsimmental Fred & Phyllis: 502-245-3866 502-599-4560 Chi & Angie: 502-287-2116
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JUDY AND RONDAL DAWSON 1156 Buzzard Roost Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-593-5136 • jrdawson22@outlook.com
Bill Kaiser • Shelbyville, KY • 502.639.4337
Rocking P Livestock 8308 Orangeburg Road Maysville, KY 41056 Chan: 606-584-7581 Keith: 606-584-5626
KJSA STATE SHOW • MAY 21-23, 2021 • TOLLESBORO FAIRGROUNDS, TOLLESBORO KY ENTRIES APRIL 27, 2021 • CONTACTASSOCIATION LINDSAY PHILLIPS 606-782-2542 JOINDUE KENTUCKY SIMMENTAL
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Stockmanship & Stewardship Program
Bowling Green, KY
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Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale
Carthage, MO
27
Debter Hereford Farm 49th Annual Production Sale
Horton, AL
53
OCT 23
Best of the Bluegrass
Winchester, KY
OCT 25
Stone Gate Farms
Flemingsburg, KY
7
OCT 25
8th Annual Oak Hollow Fall Bull Sale
Smiths Grove, KY
5
OCT 25
Red Hills Farms Bulls & Females of Fall VII
Lafayette, TN
9
OCT 29
Gateway Regional Bred Heifer Sale
Mt. Sterling, KY
35
OCT 29
Myers Circle Farm Sale with special guest Allison Charolais
Trenton, KY
23
OCT 30
Yon Family Farms Fall Sale
Ridge Spring, SC
OCT 31
Four Sons
Cynthiana, KY
NOV 2-18
North American International Livestock Expo
Louisville, KY
NOV 1
Bourbon County Elite Bred Heifer Sale
Paris, KY
NOV 5
Ward/Ratliff
Lexington, KY
NOV 6
Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull & Female Sale
Osceola, MO
NOV 6
Brands of Recognition Brangus, Charolais, & Red Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale
Columbia, TN
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EVENT
LOCATION
SEP 4
The “Breeders Cup” Sale
Mayslick, KY
OCT 22-23
SEP 6
Parker Bros. Polled Hereford Sale
Bradyville, TN
OCT 23 OCT 23
EVENT
SEP 9
CPC Fall Field Day
Fountain Run, KY
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SEP 11
CKAA Ladies Day Sale
Lancaster, KY
23
SEP 11
Kentucky Simmental Association Fall Sale
Lexington, KY
SEP 11
Crazy K Ranch Fall Female Opportunity Sale
Michie, TN
SEP 15
Eden Shale Farm Fall Tour
Owenton, KY
SEP 18
Burns Farms & Friends Female Sale Volume V!
Pikeville, TN
SEP 18
The 7th Annual Foundation Sale
Bowling Green, KY
SEP 23
Blue Lake Online Sale
Lexington, KY
SEP 24-26
KJCA Fall Classic
Lexington, KY
23
SEP 25
Boyd Beef Cattle
Mays Lick, KY
13
SEP 25
Maplecrest Farms 18th Annual Female Production Sale
Hillsboro, OH
37
SEP 25
Shady Bottom Ranch Annual Production Sale
Crossville, TN
45
OCT 5
Triple T Farm Fall is the Color Online Sale
OCT 9
Legends of Fall Sale
Horse Cave, KY
36
OCT 9
SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale
Bowling Green, KY
11
OCT 9
Pleasant Hill Farms
Rockfield, KY
3
OCT 9
Eden Shale Farm Open House and Tour
Owenton, KY
62
NOV 6
TJB Gelbvieh & Balancer Maternal Magic Annual Bull Sale X
Chickamauga, GA
15
OCT 14
Beef Bash
Versailles, KY
44
NOV 20
West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale
Guthrie, KY
35
OCT 16
Great Meadows Angus Association
Reality Farms, Campbellsburg, KY
DEC 2
CPH Sale
Owensboro, KY
OCT 18
White Hawk Beef Maker Bull Sale
Buchanan, GA
DEC 2
KY Hereford Inluence Sale
Stanford, KY
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Donald Johnson • 11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564 606-379-1558
WILLIS FARMS
Danny Willis • 964 Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601 • 502-803-5011 drwc21@aol.com
DEL-SU FARM
Howard & Sue Edwards • 420 Rose Rd • Somerset, KY 42501 606-679-1675 • Jeriah Privett • 606-416-1154
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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PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Call 270-202-7186 for more info or check out www.oakhollowangus.com for current availability. 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 270-566-2000 FOUNDATION SALE VII September 18, 2021 Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics • To consign or for catalog call: A C H Holdings, LLC • Stephen Haynes 270-799-8685 RED ANGUS FOR SALE Bulls: Yearlings and 2-year-olds. Open Heifers. Show Heifer Prospects. Contact: Johnnie Cundiff 606-305-6443 or 606-871-7438 REGISTERED BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS Many blaze faced. Excellent EPD’s. Semen Tested. Delivery Available. Maximize your profit with proven performance. All bulls qualify for new CAIP cost-share. Adam Wheatley 502-349-2665 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. 270-6687126 JULY 2021 SPECIALS 1402/1403 HORNING HEADS - BIG CABS - ALL MAKE AND MODELS -IN STOCK HOULE Manure Equipment - Tanker 3350 - IN STOCK Houle 6 inch Manure Augure - IN STOCK John Deere - 2940 2WD - IN STOCK John Deere 3975/3950/3970/3975 - IN STOCK New Holland 790/230/240 - IN STOCK IH Tractors - 886, 1066, 1566, 1086, 966, 766, 140 - INSTOCK Artex SB600, SB200- IN STOCK Meyer 510 TMR mixers IN STOCK Cloverdale 500 T -TMR mixers IN STOCK Stoltzfus 10 ton Litter spreader $30,000 Caterpillar 242B skid loader, 303 Mini ExcevatorIN STOCK New Holland 790 choppers @ $7,500 John Deere 8200 drill $6,000 Gehl 7210, 8335 feeder wagon IN STOCK Artex SB 200- vertical beater- FOR RENTAL Stoltzfus lime - litter- fert cu 50 IN STOCK JD 556 and JD 567 string roll balers CALL Farmco feeder wagons-15 in stock – CALL JD 468 – net and twine Round Baler $16,500 Esch hay tedders, 18 and 22 ft IN STOCK www.redbarnandassociates.com Charlie B. Edgington 859-608-9745
REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE * FREE DELIVERY * FOUR WINDS FARM
New Castle, Kentucky
(502) 296-1044
COMPREHENSIVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS (CNMPS) Livestock manure management planning, manure storage facility planning, and water quality BMPs implementation. Ben Koostra - Professional Engineer and NRCS Technical Service Provider Lexington - 859-559-4662 BLACK SIMM-ANGUS BULLS Very nice registered yearling bulls Hooks Yellowstone sired, Out of good dams Cost share eligible, Excellent GE-EPDs 859-582-5301 REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS genomic tested. All bulls qualify for CAIP cost share. Excellent EPDs. Also Open Registered Black Angus Heifers. For Sale at the farm. Poe PPP Angus (606) 724-5524 or (606) 407-2355 SORTING POLES – PADDLES – FLAGS Poles with your 8” decal, $6.70 each for 50 or $7.25 each per 25. Sorting flag, $12.00, Sorting paddles, $9. Ear tag cutters with print, quantities at $3.25 each. Kerndt Livestock Products, 800-207-3115 100 5 X 5 ROLLS OF GRASS HAY $20 per roll. Round bale unroller - $800 502-439-2497
AD INDEX A DM...........................................8 Allison Charolais......................................19 Alltech/CPC....................................33 Baumalight............................................ 80 BioZyme, Inc...........................................12 Blue Grass Stockyards...............................37 Bourbon County Elite Heifer Sale................. 37 Boyd Beef Cattle..................................... 13 BQA..........................................................77 Burkmann Nutrition....................................7 Burns Farms.......................................... 51 CB Genetics........................................... 52 Central States Testing................................ 4 CPH-45 Sale...........................................54 Debter Hereford Farm.............................. 53 Dievert Sales Service............................... 23 Dura Cast................................................ 4 Endovac................................................ 58 Farm Credit Services............................... 78 Forever Hinge........................................ 52 Four Winds Farm....................................73 Gateway Regional Bred Heifer Sale.............. 35 Green River Livestock..............................35 Gro-Tec, Inc.............................................35 Isaacs Angus.......................................... 36 Jackson Marketing Solutions...................... 19 KCA Convention...................................... 53 Kentucky Angus Association...................66-67 Kentucky Gelbvieh Association...................68 Kentucky Hereford Association....................69 Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association.... 41 Kentucky Salers Association.......................72 Kentucky Simmental Association..................71 Limousin Breeders of the Bluegrass..............70 Maplecrest Farms................................... 37 Mid South Ag LLC.....................................38 Midcontinent Livestock Supplements........... 10 Myers Circle Farm................................... 23 No Bull ................................................... 9 Norbrook...........................................48-49 Oak Hollow................................................5 Pleasant Hill Farms................................... 3 Red Barn & Associates............................... 9 Red Hill Farms.......................................... 9 Seedstock Plus....................................... 27 Shady Bottom Ranch................................ 45 SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale........................ 11 Stone Gate Farms.......................................7 Superior Ag Insurance.............................. 21 Suthernland Shorthorns............................ 34 TJB Gelbvieh.......................................... 15 Triple T Cattle Company............................ 50 United Producers, Inc.................................59 Veto Valley Farms................................... 47 Walters Buildings.....................................31 Wax Company.......................................... 2 West KY Select Bred Heifer Sale................. 35 White Gold Mills..................................... 22 White Hawk Ranch.................................. 21 Zoetis.................................................39 September • Cow Country • 73
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NEW DRAXXIN® KP, A COMBINATION TREATMENT FOR BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE (BRD) FROM ZOETIS
• Draxxin KP has the same dose size and viscosity as Draxxin, so you should expect the same yearround syringeability as Draxxin.
DRAXXIN® KP (TULATHROMYCIN AND KETOPROFEN INJECTION) INJECTABLE SOLUTION NOW AVAILABLE TO BOTH TREAT BRD AND CONTROL FEVER IN ONE TREATMENT
• Maintains therapeutic level of tulathromycin for approximately 14 days1
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 9, 2021 — Zoetis today announced a new combination product to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control related fever (pyrexia): Draxxin® KP (tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection) Injectable Solution. It’s a new single-treatment option for beef and dairy producers.
— against fever and four major bacterial pathogens associated with BRD:
Draxxin KP includes the well-known effectiveness of Draxxin® (tulathromycin injection) Injectable Solution and adds ketoprofen, a fast-acting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), in a single treatment approved for use in beef steers, beef heifers, beef calves two months of age and older, beef bulls, dairy bulls and dairy replacement heifers.
• Treat four major BRD pathogens: Draxxin KP provides the same long-acting antibacterial activity that Draxxin has against four major bacterial pathogens (Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis) associated with BRD for up to 14 days.1
“With BRD, there can be an underlying fever, which can progress quickly and lead to appetite loss,” said Shawn Blood, DVM, managing technical services veterinarian at Zoetis. “Using an NSAID together with an antibiotic can aid treatment response and reduce the fever that typically comes with BRD compared with using an antibiotic treatment alone. Draxxin KP provides the option and convenience to have two powerful, effective ingredients working together.” One Shot, Two Effective Ingredients In one subcutaneous injection, Draxxin KP starts working fast — both products have a rapid onset1 74 • Cow Country • September
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Control fever: Because Draxxin KP includes an NSAID, it controls the fever that typically comes with BRD. The fast-acting anti-inflammatory, ketoprofen, has been demonstrated to reduce temperatures in as little as one hour.2
• Fast Facts About Draxxin® KP (tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection) Injectable Solution • One shot, administered subcutaneously • Treats BRD and controls fever in beef steers, beef heifers, beef calves two months of age and older, beef bulls, dairy bulls and dairy replacement heifers • Low-volume dose of 2.5 mg tulathromycin and 3.0 mg ketoprofen/kg or 1.1 mL per 100 pounds body weight • Short meat withdrawal of 18 days
Demonstrated Fast BRD Recovery in Multisite Studies Draxxin KP was demonstrated in two multisite studies in the United States and EU: •
A fast treatment for BRD-related fever: Studies found Draxxin KP demonstrated a significant reduction of BRD-associated fever from one hour up to 24 hours after treatment compared with Draxxin alone.2,3
• An effective BRD treatment: Studies showed Draxxin KP had a significantly greater BRD treatment success rate compared with calves treated with saline and similar treatment success rates with calves receiving Draxxin alone.1,2 “When cattle get sick, fast and successful treatment is crucial,” Dr. Blood said. “Draxxin KP is demonstrated to treat BRD and control fever effectively, which can help cattle feel better and improve overall well-being.4,5* Additionally, first-treatment success can help reduce the need for subsequent and overall antibiotic treatments,6 which helps ensure important antibiotics remain effective into the future.” The addition of Draxxin® KP enhances the leading portfolio of BRD treatment options from Zoetis.7 To learn more about Draxxin KP, contact your veterinarian or visit www.draxxinkp.com.
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.
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Talking About The Beef With Beef Dr. Katie VanValin Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Recently, a colleague asked me if I spend time as an extension specialist discussing the beef industry with people outside of the industry. This question specifically referred to misinformation that seems to circulate at lightning-fast speeds across the virtual universe these days. Lately, I have been thinking about this question; the short answer is: yes, I do! Now for the longer answer. In its simplest form, the goal of extension is to take the results from research and get that information to those who can use it. I have learned how we get that information out can look very different from one day to the next. Sometimes this work is done sitting around a producer's kitchen table or at a county extension office, and sometimes it's picking up the phone when it rings. However, recently, I have realized that beef producers may not be the only ones looking to hear about the latest beef cattle nutrition and production research. Over the last several months, I have had several phone calls from people who are really just consumers looking to learn about how cattle are raised and typically a lot about what cattle eat. These conversations usually involve questions like, "What is the real difference between grass-finished and grainfinished beef?" or "What is the deal with feeding hormones and antibiotics?" I have learned to approach these questions and conversations with consumers, just as I would a conversation with a producer. My job in these conversations is to explain the research and what that data means. These are the types of conversations that I used to dread having because if there is one thing that we as humans tend to get passionate about, it seems to be our food preferences. However, while completing my post-doctoral training, my mentor assigned us to read the book If I Understood you, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda. The book's goal is to help people learn to communicate and relate to one another more effectively. One of the main themes of the book is communicating through storytelling. Today, I approach what used to be dreaded conversations with confidence. Research supports many of the nutritional decisions and management practices applied in the beef industry every day. Taking the time to tell the beef industry's story and using research-based examples has made many of these conversations with consumers much more rewarding. I have found that how this information is shared is just as important as the information itself. I have also recently had the opportunity to participate in a program called "Skype a Scientist." This program aims to match scientists from all different disciplines with people looking to learn 76 • Cow Country • September
more about what they do. Through this program, I was matched with a group of school-age students from Toronto, Canada. The students shared that the only cattle they saw were those along the road when they would go on road trips with their families, but they also shared that they enjoyed a good hamburger. In other words, these students knew very little about where the beef came from, but they knew that they liked the product. By the end of my short 30-minutes with them, they logged off knowing something about what cows eat and how they are incorporated into a sustainable environment. Although it would be easier to say "that's not my job" when it comes to having these conversations, truth be told, we all have a role to play in telling
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General • Bulls should have been removed from the cow herd by now! They should be pastured away from the cow herd with a good fence and allowed to regain lost weight and condition. It is a good time to evaluate physical condition, especially feet and legs. Bulls can be given medical attention and still have plenty of time to recover, e.g., corns, abscesses, split hooves, etc.
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vaccinations, deworming and, perhaps, castration and dehorning (which should have already been done!). Therefore, this month is a good time to do a “preweaning” working of cows and calves. • When planning the preweaning working, consult with your veterinarian for advice on animal health products and procedures. Also review health protocol requirements for any pre-condition sales you are considering.
• Repair and improve corrals for fall working and weaning. Consider having an area to wean calves and retain ownership for postweaning feeding rather than selling “green”, lightweight calves. Plan to participate in a CPH-45 feeder calf sale or other pre-condition type sale in your area.
• One procedure that can be done now are pregnancy checking cows. Early pregnancy diagnosis will allow time to make culling decisions prior to weaning time
• Limited creep feeding can prepare calves for the weaning process since they can become accustomed to eating dry feed. This will especially benefit those calves which you are going to keep for a short postweaning period – like the CPH-45 program. It’s time to start planning the marketing of this year’s calf crop.
• Bulls should have been removed from the cow herd by now! They should be pastured away from the cow herd with a good fence and allowed to regain lost weight and condition. It is a good time to evaluate physical condition, especially feet and legs. Bulls can be given medical attention and still have plenty of time to recover, e.g., corns, abscesses, split hooves, etc.
• Begin evaluating heifer calves for herd replacements – or culling. Each time you put them through the chute you can evaluate them for several traits, especially disposition. Consider keeping the older, heavier heifers will reach puberty before the onset of the breeding season and have higher conception rates. • Stresses associated with weaning can be minimized by spreading-out other activities commonly associated with weaning – like C O N T I N U E D
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especially benefit those calves which you are going to keep for a short postweaning period – like the CPH-45 program. It’s time to start planning the marketing of this year’s calf crop. • Begin evaluating heifer calves for herd replacements – or culling. Each time you put them through the chute you can evaluate them for several traits, especially disposition. Consider keeping the older, heavier heifers will reach puberty before the onset of the breeding season and have higher conception rates. • Stresses associated with weaning can be minimized by spreading-out other activities commonly associated with weaning – like vaccinations, deworming and, perhaps, castration and dehorning (which should have already been done!). Therefore, this month is a good time to do a “preweaning” working of cows and calves. • When planning the preweaning working, consult with your veterinarian for advice on animal health products and procedures. Also review health protocol requirements for any pre-condition sales you are considering.
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• One procedure that can be done now are pregnancy checking cows. Early pregnancy diagnosis will allow time to make culling decisions prior to weaning time Fall-Calving Cows • Fall-calving should start this month. Get your ear tags ready. Cows should be moved to a clean, accessible pasture and be watched closely. Tag calves soon after they are born and record dam ID and calf birthdate, etc. Castration is less stressful when performed on young animals. • If you haven’t started calving quite yet, then it’s time to get ready. Be sure you have the following: • Record book • Ear tags for identification • Iodine solution for newborn calf’s navel • Calf puller • Castration equipment • Watch for those calves which may come early and be prepared to care for them.
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• Be on guard for predators – especially black vultures. • Move cows to best quality fall pasture after calving. If available, stockpiled fescue can be utilized for these cows in November-December to meet their nutritional needs for lactation and breeding. Stockers • Calves to be backgrounded through the winter can be purchased soon. A good source is Kentucky preconditioned (CPH-45) calves which are immunized and have been pre-weaned and “boostered”. • Plan your receiving program. Weanling calves undergo a great deal of stress associated with weaning, hauling, marketing, and wide fluctuations in environmental temperature at this time of year. Plan a program which avoids stale cattle, get calves consuming water and high-quality feed rapidly. Guard against respiratory diseases and other health problems.
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