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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: Cat Laws 22
Dr. Michelle Arnold: Frequently Asked Questions About Cyanide or “Prussic Acid” Poisoning in Ruminants
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Candace Smith & Lindsay Burley: New Trademark Rules May Help Farmers Selling Under Their Own Brand
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Chris Teutsch: Nitrogen Cycling in Grassland Ecosystems: The Spotlight is on Clover!
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Kevin Laurent: Don’t Let “Feed Price Sticker Shock” Paralyze your Management
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FEATURE STORIES 14 Red Meat Exports Remain on Record Pace Through Third Quarter 15 Kentucky State Board of Agriculture Searching for New Deputy State Veterinarian 21 Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Awards Veterinary Scholarship 30 Fall Photos 34 Registration Opens for the 2022 National Farm Machinery Show 35 Federation of State Beef Councils Sponsors the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 for Second Year
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16 County News 17 NCBA Legislative Updates 18-20 Economic & Policy Update 36 Membership 38 Kentucky Beef Council 40 Kentucky Beef Network 43 Kentucky Angus Association News
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claw set on every single cow. Your seedstock industry at large is only pregnancy checking the cow and turning her back to the field. The only piece of data they turn in is the calf’s weaning weight. However, it seems like many breeders will tout “moderate, sound and docile” PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS CATTLE females in their cow herd. What data are they using to select for these traits, because we can all see they didn’t collect it? It takes me twice the SETTING YOUR PRIORITIES labor to collect that much data in a day and three times as long per cow to submit my data to the association, but that’s what my priorities are. Once we have a roof over our heads and our family is fed, every single That doesn’t even include the hair shed and udder scoring I collect as decision we make shows what we prioritize. Everyone shows what they well. I don’t begin to have the time to carcass ultrasound 230 yearlings value through how they spend their time and money. There is nothing from our spring herd every February, but I do. I also get to spend nearly but priorities and tradeoffs in every other decision we make. Every $20/calf to have it processed. The divide in the numbers of breeders prisingle decision says something about us when we are presented such an oritizing being marketers and salesmen versus being breeders of better open-ended set of daily choices. Some are deliberate choices and some cattle seems to be growing even larger. I don’t begin to have the time to are daily subconscious habits. We show what we prioritize when we collect that much data, much less the day behind a computer to submit choose a gas station Mountain Dew and Snickers bar for breakfast over it, but that is what I prioritize. That is what has always been prioritized a homemade scrambled egg and cup of coffee. We show our priorities in our cow herd. when we choose to collect 5 hours of screen time on our phone in a day but can’t seem to make it to the gym a few days a week. We show what I wrote in the first paragraph that differences in outcomes are in large we value when we decide to buy that new pickup truck when the one due to the aggregated effects of our daily choices and habits comwith 100,000 miles in the driveway is serving us just fine. I am not pass- pounded over time. Once the cattle are fed and the farm payments are ing judgement on any decisions anyone makes, but I am just pointing made every single decision afterward says something about us when we out that we all have choices and the same 24 hours in a day. Differences are presented such an open-ended set of daily choices when it comes in outcomes are in large due to the aggregated effects of our daily choic- to our land and our cow herd. The difference in outcomes from the es and habits compounded over time. We can change this trajectory daily decisions to breed cattle the right way using all the tools is quickly easily. If we replace the phrases “I don’t have time” or “I can’t” with “I showing- it only took over 40 years of animal breeding to get here. The don’t prioritize,” you will be amazed at how fast your decision-making calves we just weaned are as uniform and complete as I have ever seen. process changes. The combination of both phenotype and EPD profile is unmatched. I see the data well before it ever hits your mailbox in a catalog, and I am Let’s change the wording of a few phrases we hear around beef blown away by the progress we have made in my 8 years with calves in production and see how quickly we change the lens through which the weaning pen and fall calves on the ground. By embracing technolwe view some common suboptimal decisions. “I don’t have time to ogy and not deviating from our fundamental approach, we have a cow vaccinate and wean my calves before marketing” sounds a whole lot herd second to none for commercial cow-calf profitability being bred to different from “I don’t value and prioritize the animal welfare of my a list of bulls second to none for commercial cow-calf profitability. I’m calves enough to prepare them adequately for the most stressful time not just saying that. Come see for yourself. We actually have the data to in their lives.” The same thing happens when we change “I can’t get back up our sales pitch. my cows up to pregnancy check them” to “I don’t prioritize low stress handling techniques in my cow herd so that I can do routine annual - Joe K . Lowe II herd health work.” Let’s try one more. “I don’t have anywhere to put my M.S. Agricultural Economics bull so I can’t have a calving season” sounds like a better way of saying “I don’t prioritize my $15,000 per cow unit capital investment enough to sell a more uniform set of calves for a higher price.” These are three of the most common “I can’t” phrases I hear around commercial beef production, but the seedstock side is far from immune from the same type of mindset.
OAK HOLLOW
I can take any animal in the Angus breed and look up every single data point that has been turned in on them and how many of their calves have the same data submitted. All I need is a registration number, and I can see exactly how much actual data has gone into that EPD. It is becoming increasingly clear where many breeders’ priorities are when it comes to fertility, foot structure and carcass quality. The number of breeders that will stand up on a national stage and preach structure, fertility and carcass quality yet choose to not collect and submit the data on those traits is shocking. I know because I see their catalogs and their bulls in the sale reports. They are simply turning in the same data the industry did when I was born in 1990 and spending another $37 to fill in the gaps with a genomic test – the genomic test my data was used to train. When I run a cow through the chute at weaning, I will collect days bred, height, weight, body condition, docility score, foot angle and
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
KCA PAST PRESIDENTS:
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
1972-73 Jere Caldwell† - Boyle
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
KBC CHAIRMAN Joe Lowe PO Box 205 Smith’s Grove, KY 42171 (270) 202-4399 KBN CHAIRMAN Allan Bryant 1429 Hillspring Rd Eminence, KY 40019 (502) 548-1379
REGIONAL DIRECTORS: 2002 Jack Kimbrough† - Shelby
1974-77 Smith T. Powell - Lincoln
2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden
1978-79 Larry Lovell† - Union
2004 Paul Napier - Lincoln
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1980-82 John Masters† - Mason
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
2008 Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison
1989 Dale Lovell - Muhlenberg
2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian
1990 Steve Henshaw† - Union
2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby
1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson
2011 Greg Robey - Mercer
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
2016 David Lemaster - Clark
1997 Jim Naive† - Spencer
2017 Chuck Crutcher - Hardin
1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan
2018 Bobby Foree - Henry
1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren
2019 Tim White - Fayette
2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine
2020 Steve Dunning - Christian
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
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Membership Coordinator Nikki Whitaker
Graphic Designer Todd Brown
Director of Kentucky Beef Network Becky Thompson
KBC Director of Product Development Katelyn Hawkins
Video Production Specialist Danny Coy
KBN Industry Coordinator Dan Miller
KBC Director of Brand Management Kylie Trail
Office Manager/Communications Assistant Jesslyn Watson
Publication Coordinator Carey Brown
KBC Director of Education Bradon Burks
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REGION 4 Randy Warner*............................859-771-5280 Lisa Baesler................................859-509-5020 David Lemaster...........................859-749-0258 Ron Ray.......................................859-825-8516 Amy White...................................859-227-2552 Donovan Pigg..............................502-229-9187 Bruce Witt...................................859-585-8889 Danielle Harmon.........................606-748-8059 Ronnie Lowe...............................606-782-5058 Brandon Sears................................................... Danny Callahan...........................859-388-0910 REGION 5 Phillip Reese*..............................859-339-0450 Herman Benge.............................606-862-6451 Tommy Spalding................................................ Dean Craft...................................606-634-0191 Brent Ware..................................606-305-8612 Rick Brewer.................................606-682-2352 Danny Ray Spalding....................859-336-0444 Gary Ford....................................270-402-2194 Aaron Burke................................859-265-1172 Ryan Miller..................................502-827-5027 C. Mike Spalding..........................270-699-6587 Jared Foley..................................270-585-1331 * Denotes member of Executive committee
Presidents Thoughts Chris Cooper KCA President
I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving with their families and enjoyed a delicious source of protein. I suspect most folks had a turkey on their dinner table Thursday and that you had a big juicy hamburger the next day! I enjoy all the proteins and partake of most them on a weekly basis. We are so blessed in the USA to have an abundance of safe, affordable, delicious food and yet it appears that our government officials and some food chain suppliers want us to believe there is a shortage of food. Most of these claims are based on the so called “labor” shortage. This doesn’t make sense to me since there are plenty of jobs with higher than ever wages and incentives and there are plenty of people, so how did we get into this “labor” shortage? This country was founded on hard work, dedication, faith and the dream to become a productive, successful, tax paying, law abiding citizen of the United States of America! The farmer, producer, processor, transporter and food preparers are the most essential workers and our food chain is vital to all. I sincerely appreciate all the hands that come together on a daily basis to bring our food from the field to the plate. Just when you think “Fake Meat” has lost its momentum, it rears its ugly head back up again. Just recently the USDA announced it was investing $10 Million dollars into what they call “alternative proteins,” “cultivated meat,” lab grown meat, “cultured meat” and what it boils down to is that it is FAKE MEAT! Meat comes from animals not petri dishes in a lab or from plants. Seems like the new “buzz” word is “plant based.” Well the original plant based protein is BEEF. Cattle take forages that are indigestible to humans and convert them into a delicious protein called Beef. This is how God created cattle and He did it perfectly because He knew that we needed protein to maintain a healthy body. In 2019, KCA along with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, worked to pass House Bill 311 which was an amendment that would require the proper labeling of cell-cultured meat products that are produced in a lab. This bill passed and was signed into law in Kentucky. Similarly, NCBA worked with USDA to promote food safety by directing that cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry must under-go a comprehensive, pre-market risk assessment before being sold or offered for sale. Let us do our part to educate our friends, neighbors, and anyone who may not know the facts about Beef. If you need some factual literature or coaching, just call the KCA office and ask. We are very blessed to have a very knowledgeable staff at KCA and KBC that is always willing to help. I hope you are making plans to attend, IN PERSON, the 2022 KCA Convention at Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY on January 13 & 14, 2022. Hotel rooms are available at the Hyatt and remember to ask for the KY Cattlemen’s block. Central Bank Center has been remodeled and essentially been rebuilt and will be ready for our Convention in January. I know everyone missed our meeting in person last year and I am hoping that this Convention will make up for last year. I know Becky Thompson and Dan Miller are working hard to make this convention a great experience. The main events will include the very popular Beef Efficiency & Forages Conferences and a Trade Show that will be second to none. The new Central Bank Center will be a great place to hold our KCA Convention and
kick-off the new year of 2022, so I hope to see you there! As we look forward to the Christmas season, I hope that we all can reflect on the blessings God has afforded us throughout the past year and enjoy time with our families. I know the year 2021 has been a year that our family will never forget as God is good and right in all that He does. So as we prepare for the Holiday season, let us not forget the reason for the season. For if it had not been for the Grace of God and his loving kindness towards us by giving us His Son, Jesus Christ, we would have no hope of salvation. My prayer for you is that you would be saved and live in His glorious light. Merry Christmas and may God Bless you and your family. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord – Luke 2:11
Chris Cooper
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association President
STONE GATE FARMS OPTIMUM TRAIT GENETICS Longevity is a trait that has taken a backseat in importance these days to the popular EPD values that are more easily marketed but it is a trait that is crucial to the profitability of any commercial producer. The cow pictured is 11 years old and has produced a calf every year on time. She has a 361 day calving interval on 9 calves, with a 104 ratio at weaning. She has maintained a place in our herd because she is fertile and structurally sound, two things that have tragically been neglected in many of today’s registered herds. We have 70 years producing the right kind and we invite you to join us Monday March 7, 2022 for our annual registered Angus sale
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Ryan Quarles
Commissioner of Agriculture
The big news around the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is that we are hiring for a new deputy state veterinarian and looking for interns for the next calendar year. The deputy state veterinarian is primarily responsible for performing duties in agricultural inspection programs to prevent, control, and eradicate communicable diseases. Applicants must currently be licensed with the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners and have at least three years of experience practicing veterinary medicine, a USDA-APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Category II accreditation, and a valid driver’s license. Preference may be given to those with regulatory experience in the areas of animal health disease control and eradication programs, epidemiology, emergency management/response,
foreign animal disease investigations, and animal welfare regulations. The deadline to apply is Jan. 5 or until the position is filled. Additionally, our intern application window is now open. While at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, interns gain the unique opportunity to work alongside department employees and serve the citizens of the commonwealth. Our past interns used their experiences at the department to launch careers in agriculture or an agrelated field. In addition to agricultural sectors, KDA interns may work in education, computer science, marketing, communications, pre-law, and other fields. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or vocational-technical program. Applicants can be enrolled in either undergraduate or graduate school.
Interested applicants can learn more about both opportunities at kyagr.com. I also wanted to make sure readers of the Cow Country News were aware of a new grant program offered by the KDA. As part of a federal award our office secured, we are offering farmer appreciation grants to recognize the contributions of Kentucky farmers. The awarded projects will support community-based farmer appreciation programs that will promote the many contributions of farmers and their families and to appreciate the various challenges farmers face working in agriculture. The maximum amount that can be awarded is $5,000. This award comes as part of our new Raising Hope campaign to raise awareness and appreciation for our farm families. Please contact agr.marketing@ky.gov if you are interested in applying. Applications are due by Dec. 10, 2021.
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Thoughts From Dave Dave Maples Executive Vice President The only job my dad ever had was Angus Cattle. Really that was his interest. We had row crops, cotton and soybeans but we were not the best at it. What dad really enjoyed was his cows. This past week my dad was one of five inducted into the American Angus Heritage Foundation. Most often parents are proud of their children, but I can tell you I was really proud of both my mom and dad for this honor. As I watched the video of my family farm a couple of things struck me. Maintaining a generational farm is not easy and to do it for 200 years is hard. There are a lot of pressures, both internal with the family and the perceived pressure from the outside, to keep it going. And it is doubly hard when you have to do it with no outside money. There were a couple of times in my life that I thought we were not going to make it. But some how we pulled it out. I guess just by the grace of God, Mom and Dad got their three kids through college. We did it with scholarships and we knew the time line was short. I was proud to see my dad on that stage giving his acceptance speech that Sunday night in Fort Worth, Texas. I really wondered what he was going to say when he stepped to the mic. I told him that afterwards and his comments to me were, “that was what I was thinking too because I didn’t know what I was going to say”. Growing up with the good times and the wonderful people, including the financial hardships that we experienced, has made me a better KCA employee. I also think that I have found myself surrounded with a group of people that have experienced some of the same things. The one thing that I take the most pride in and that really makes me feel good is when people compliment me on the KCA staff. When you have a team around you like I have, it makes thing much easier. KCA has really made some big moves this year. I hope you see these advancements as a positive for the industry as well as the Association. The publication, Cow Country, is visible and in your mailbox every month. I can’t say enough about the job that Carey and Todd have done in moving to a magazine format. After making the decision to switch, Todd turned it around in a month! Carey is celebrating twenty years with KCA this year and she is one of those people that just simply grinds it out. A couple of the big moves that the organization has taken on this year you won’t necessarily see, but is important to you and the operations of the Association. We have moved to a new accounting program. Kelly Tucker, another hard worker, has taken on this monumental project. We have moved into the digital world where approvals for payments are done on my phone. No more signing checks. The plan is to have financial dashboards so that we can monitor and track the businesses of KCA. Nikki Whitaker has guided the transition of a new membership database. Nikki is very competitive and always wants to win, so get your membership turned in. Don’t forget Dan Miller, as we are still managing the Eden Shale farm in Owen County and Katelyn Hawkins has an everyday job in managing the
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business of Beef Solutions and the ground beef project with Kroger. Alison Smith has been the steady voice and recognizable person of the beef checkoff and the consumer programs for Kentucky’s beef industry. Becky Thompson, another hardcore, get it done personality, makes sure KBN and many more events and special projects are managed in great detail. As we start 2022, we are going to bring some new young talent to the team and I am really looking forward to what is in front of us. Kylie Trail, Jesslyn Watson and Bradon Burks have all joined us in 2021. I hope they know what they are getting into! I hope you attend the KCA convention January 13 and 14 where KCA will honor five inductees into the KCA Hall of Fame. Danny Coy produces all of the videos for KCA and his talent is great, producing high quality videos much like the one that Angus did for my Dad. Also, there will be some important updates from the KCA Long Range Plan that you will want to hear about.
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and bar their homes and stay inside during prime shopping hours. Why don’t they just keep all the criminals indoors for life?”
“Why?” asked Miss Kitty.
“Mice are wildlife, and so are birds. It’s all part of the food chain.”
“Well,” I answered, “This says that free roaming cats kill from 8 million to 217 million birds a year in Wisconsin alone.” “My, I had no idea there were that many birds in Wisconsin.” “Yes, and one person was quoted as saying ‘We don’t want our house companions going out and killing other animals.” “What about mice?” asked Miss Kitty scratching behind her ear. “They don’t say, but they are also worried about you being eaten by coyotes.” “Then why don’t they keep all the coyotes indoors for life? It’s like making people bolt
“Good question, but they say cats are domesticated animals and coyotes are wild animals and they don’t want to appear antiwildlife.”
“They apparently want to remove cats from the food chain. For your own protection, of course.” “I thought it was to protect the birds,” said Miss Kitty, ever vigilant to flaws in my logic, “And besides, do they really enjoy that odiferous cat box in the laundry room. It’s bad enough to walk around in a Tupperware Toilet if you’re a cat. I’ve always envied camels. Sand as far as you can see. Go anytime you please.” “They suggested humans who want their cats to spend time outdoors need to invest
in an outdoor enclosure or walk their cats on a harness.” Miss Kitty got indignant, “You ever tried to walk a cat in a harness! We’re not dogs, you know! I’ve spent a lifetime keepin’ your place free of rodents and vermin and this is the thanks I get. So I eat a bird now and then. And another thing, I’ve lost more friends to car tires than coyotes. Why don’t they have speed limits slow enough to let cats get out of the way?” “Wait a minute,” I protested, “It isn’t me, it’s just a story in the paper.” “Sure,” she huffed, “But some self-appointed cat lover will weasel or badger you into makin’ me a house cat. You’ll fall for it and take me prisoner. Next thing I know you’ll be takin’ me for walks in a cat harness. Not for me, buckaroo, I’m leavin’.” “Wait,” I pleaded, “Where will you go...” “Well,” she said, “I’ve always wanted to see Wisconsin.”
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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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Red Meat Exports Remain on Record Pace Through Third Quarter Both U.S. beef and U.S. pork exports are on a record pace through September, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports posted one of the best months on record in September, with value climbing nearly 60% above last year. Pork export volume was slightly below last September, but value still increased 8%. Beef exports continued to soar in September at 123,628 metric tons (mt), up 20% from a year ago and the fourth largest volume of the post-BSE era. Export value jumped 59% to $954.1 million – the second highest month on record, trailing only August 2021. For the first three quarters of 2021, beef exports increased 18% from a year ago to 1.08 million mt, valued at $7.58 billion – up more than $2 billion (36%) from the same period last year. Compared to the record year of 2018, January-September exports were 7% higher in volume and up 24% in value. Japan, South Korea and China/Hong Kong are all on track to be $2 billion destinations for U.S. beef in 2021, with strong growth in chilled beef exports to Japan and Korea. Beef exports to most Western Hemisphere markets are also trending significantly higher than a year ago. Pork exports totaled 219,687 mt in September, down 1% from a year ago, but value was 8% higher at $608.3 million. For January through September, exports were 1% above last year's record pace at 2.24 million mt, while value climbed 9% to $6.23 billion. September pork exports to Mexico were the third largest on record at nearly 80,000 mt, pushing January-September exports to Mexico to a record pace. Pork exports to Central America and the Dominican Republic are also reaching new heights and exports to Colombia have rebounded significantly from a year ago. While September exports of U.S. lamb were up only slightly from
a year ago at 948 mt, value climbed 39% to $1.6 million. Through September, lamb exports were up 5% to 9,945 mt, valued at just under $14 million (up 11%). Shipments increased to leading market Mexico and trended higher to the Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Guatemala and Honduras. "Facing significant logistical headwinds and higher costs, these outstanding results are really a testament to the loyalty and strong demand from our international customers and to the innovation and determination of the U.S. industry," said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. VARIETY MEAT EXPORTS A BRIGHT SPOT IN 2021 Halstrom explained that a rebound in pork and beef variety meat exports, which took a step back last year amid COVID-related production obstacles, has been a strong source of momentum in 2021, reflecting exceptional global demand for high-value protein. "The increase in the variety meat capture rate, and the resulting increase in exports, is especially encouraging because the labor and transportation challenges certainly have not gone away," Halstrom explained. "But these items are commanding a strong premium overseas, making it more feasible to get them into international commerce. Variety meat exports are a great complement to our strong domestic and international demand for muscle cuts, helping maximize carcass value." China's demand for U.S. pork variety meat has remained strong even as muscle cut exports to China have eased, helping push total JanuarySeptember pork variety meat exports 17% above last year to 405,744 mt, valued at $949.1 million (up 26%). Beef variety meat exports, led by strong increases in Japan, Mexico, Central and South America and the ASEAN region, were 10% above last year at 226,755 mt, with value up 19% to $762.2 million. A detailed summary of the January-September red meat export results, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.
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Veterinary Medicine and have least three years of experience practicing veterinary medicine, a USDA-APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Category II accreditation, and a valid driver’s license. Preference may be given to those with regulatory experience in the areas of animal health disease control and eradication programs, epidemiology, emergency management/response, foreign animal disease investigations, and animal welfare regulations. Specific duties of the deputy state veterinarian include: • Assisting the state veterinarian and assuming that role in his/her absence; • Attending State Board of Agriculture meetings and presenting reports as required or requested; • Advising the Kentucky agriculture commissioner as requested; • Supervising investigators assigned to the Enforcement Branch and Director of Animal Health
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The Bracken County Cattlemen’s Association had their fall membership meeting on October 10th at the Bracken County Extension Office. The meal sponsors were First National Bank of Brooksville, Hinton Mills and Farm Credit. Thanks to our membership we were able to donate $400 to the local FFA for National Convention and raised over $500 for our scholarship fund. During this meeting, new officers and directors were elected.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL IS A WIN FOR THE CATTLE INDUSTRY WASHINGTON (November 6, 2021) — Late last evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to see the passage of this bill, as infrastructure investments are fundamental to the success of the U.S. cattle industry. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera issued the following statement in response: “The infrastructure package includes several key provisions that NCBA has long advocated for, including funding for the modernization of roads and bridges, funding for high-speed rural broadband, congressional commitment to the improvement of the federal permitting process for critical water-related investments and an additional 150 air-mile exemption for livestock haulers on the destination of hauls, providing much needed flexibility under current hours-of-service regulations. “Investing in critical infrastructure is consistent with NCBA’s mission to increase producer profitability. The ability for cattle producers to efficiently raise cattle, haul them safely and compete in a fast-paced global marketplace has a direct link to the economic stability of rural communities and a resilient food supply chain. We look forward to the president signing the bill and stand ready to ensure proper implementation.”
NCBA WELCOMES CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY BILL AMID ONGOING PUSH FOR TRANSPARENCY WASHINGTON (October 20, 2021) — Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of the Cattle Contract Library Act, led by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). The bipartisan bill would establish a cattle contract library within USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS), equipping cattle producers with the market data they need to make informed business decisions and exert greater leverage in negotiations with major meatpackers. The cattle contract library is widely supported by industry groups and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and the introduction of this legislation comes after more than a year of NCBA pushing for the creation of the library. "After more than a year of upheaval, facing everything from extreme drought to supply chain disruptions, many cattle producers have been backed against a wall. We need to act urgently to provide them with relief," said NCBA President Jerry Bohn. "There is no single, silver bullet solution to the wide variety of needs among our diverse membership, but lawmakers can start by focusing on viable solutions that have broad-base support across the industry. The cattle contract library is one such solution, and it will help our producers command more leverage in negotiations with the packers. We appreciate the work of Congressman Johnson and Congressman Cuellar to move the ball forward on this urgent issue." Earlier this month, NCBA Vice President and South Dakota rancher Todd Wilkinson testified before the House Agriculture Committee
and underscored the need for greater transparency in cattle markets. One of the solutions he advocated for was the creation of the cattle contract library, as well as full reauthorization of Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR).
NCBA URGES VILSACK TO HALT BRAZILIAN BEEF IMPORTS WASHINGTON (November 12, 2021) — Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) called on Secretary Vilsack to immediately suspend all imports of fresh beef from Brazil to the United States. In the letter to USDA, NCBA asked for a suspension until the agency conducts a thorough risk assessment and review of the processes that Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) uses to detect disease and other threats to consumers. NCBA also urged USDA to review Brazil's veterinary diagnostic laboratory system. "It's time to keep Brazilian fresh beef out of this country until USDA can confirm that Brazil meets the same consumer and food safety standards that we apply to all our trade partners," said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. "NCBA has long expressed concerns about Brazil's history of failing to report atypical BSE cases in a timely manner, a pattern that stretches back as far as 2012. Their poor track record and lack of transparency raises serious doubts about Brazil's ability to produce cattle and beef at an equivalent level of safety as American producers. If they cannot meet that bar, their product has no place here," added Lane. According to reports published by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), Brazil took more than eight weeks to report two confirmed cases of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The OIE requires countries to report within 24 hours for any animal disease event that could be of international concern for public health emergencies. After the market devastation of 2003, American cattle producers have worked diligently to protect consumers and restore confidence both at home and abroad. Farmers and ranchers benefit greatly from the demand for beef that is built upon a commitment to integrity, transparency, and the highest scientific standards. The consumer trust that our producers have worked so hard to build must not be jeopardized by any country that seeks to cut corners or conceal the truth about food safety concerns. Brazilian beef companies must prove that they are worthy of access to American consumers.
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E C O NO MI C & P O L I C Y U P D A T E
Family Living Expenses on Kentucky Farms Steve Isaacs Contributing Writer There is likely no single item in a farm business cash flow with more uncertainty and more variability than “family living expense.” Farm income and expense items are measured pretty accurately because they will be needed for tax reporting and for borrowing eligibility…two pretty good reasons. The difference in income and expenses is net farm income. Net farm income is what’s leftover to 1) pay debt, 2) grow the business, 3) pay taxes, and 4) live on. The last two are “family living.” We tend to live on what’s leftover after paying debt and taxes. That “leftover” spending may or may not be tracked with much accuracy. Thus, when someone asks, “What’s family living expense for a farm family?” we tend to answer with, “It’s hard to say, but here’s an average.” 2020 Results The Kentucky Farm Business Management program does have accurate family living data for some of the farms in their records and management program. The average family living expense for 168 farms in 2020 was $88,743. That breaks down to $71,964 for living expenses and $16,779
for income and social security taxes on the net farm income. Data from 2020 and the two previous years are presented in Table 1. The net income from farm and nonfarm sources to cover those expenses are also indicated in Table 1 with the residual difference being what is then left for debt payment and growth. Family living expense is a catch-all term that includes a number of items. The $71,964 average in 2020 is the sum of several categories that break out as follows. CONTRIBUTIONS: $5,552, MEDICAL: $7,875, LIFE INSURANCE: $4,500, EXPENDABLES: $50,591, and CAPITAL ITEMS: $3,445. While the $71,964 of living expenses in 2020 is an average of 168 farms, there is considerable variation in family living expenses. When ranked by family living expense into three categories, the 55 farms in the high one-third category spent an average of $131,970 while the low one-third category spent only $11,032. As odd as it seems the monthly expenditures of the high one-third is about equal to the annual expenses of the low one-third. Indeed, for
Table 1. KFBM Farms' Residual Income (2018-2020)
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family living expenses, “It’s hard to say.” The Long View Family living expenses and farm income and expense data have been collected in the KFBM program for decades. The following graphics are a visual representation of the totals in Table 1, but extended over a twenty-year period. The relatively stable but generally increasing line in Figure 1 would indicate that the average family living expense (including income taxes and social security) has been in the $60 to $100 thousand range. There is no such stability in net income (farm and non-farm combined). Adding the net income data in Figure 2 suggests what we already know…farm income has been highly variable over the past twenty years. In the peak years net farm income exceeded $200 thousand and the low years were in the $20 thousand range. Net non-farm income tended to be in the $30-40 thousand range. The difference in these two lines in Figure 2 is the income remaining to retire debt (i.e. principal payments) and/or to grow the business with asset purchases. This “residual” is graphed in Figure 3. In eleven of the twenty years that residual was less than $50 thousand, and was negative in some years when net farm and non-farm income was not sufficient to cover family living. Those years can be particularly troublesome when money must be found from other sources, or borrowing has to increase, with nothing left to pay principle on debt. Farm income is highly variable. Family living expenses aren’t. While the data presented here from the Kentucky Farm Business Management program are averages, individual farms can vary considerably. An awareness of, and planning for, this variability is critical to the future of the farm…and the family..
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Bookkeeping Tips for Multi-entity Operations Suzy Martin Contributing Writer
Figure 1. KFBM Family Living Expenses Including Income Taxes and Social Security
Figure 2. KFBM Family Living and Net Income (farm and non-farm)
Figure 3. KFBM Residual Income (Net Income-Family Living and Taxes)
There are multiple reasons a farming operation might separate its business into multiple entities. It might be for transition and estate purposes, liability reasons, tax issues, etc. Ideally, these kinds of decisions involve input from everyone that is part of the “team.” Meaning owners, the attorney, tax advisor, management, lender, heirs, etc. Basically, anyone that might be impacted by such decisions. If an operation is part of a program like Kentucky Farm Business Management, not only can they be advised about the pros and cons of multi-entity structures but can also be educated about the importance of following through with the changes new business structures bring. In other words, if a business decides to set up these entities they must also be willing to “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” to ensure the reasons for them are not invalidated. For example, let’s say a farming operation sets up a new entity for the semis and grain trailers. Their goal is to limit liability in case of an accident. That’s all well and good but to actually get the limited liability that is being sought, the business needs to function as a completely separate business. This means that all insurance, loans, titles, etc. need to be in the name of the trucking company. All of the drivers need to be employees of the business and are paid for the hours spent trucking. If you have employees that truck and farm you might even have to pay them from different companies based on the work they have done. A trucking business would not qualify for the agriculture exemption, so any wages paid to employees through the business are subject to unemployment taxes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 December • Cow Country • 19
E C O NO MI C & P O L I C Y U P D A T E CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Non-agriculture businesses file a quarterly Form 941 to report federal payroll taxes versus an annual Form 943. Workman’s compensation insurance would also need to be purchased. The trucking business would need to charge the farming operation a fair and reasonable rate to truck the grain. The operations would need to ensure they don’t mix the expenses between the companies. Another common example is to have the land in one entity and the farming operation in another. Again, they need to operate as completely separate businesses. The land improvements, property taxes, land loan payments, etc. need to be paid out of the land company. Also, deeds need to have the appropriate verbiage to match. The farming operation would need to pay a fair and reasonable rent to the land company. This would also include any buildings on the property as they are usually part of the real estate. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) would need to be aware of the setup for their records. There are other bookkeeping issues in multi-entity operations. One is the transfer of money between the entities. When the money gets transferred the income or expense account used should mirror the account that was used in the corresponding entity. Continuing the example above, if the farming entity pays rent to the landowning entity then the transaction would be recorded as a rental expense in the former and rental income in the latter. If the companies are simply transferring money between accounts, then in both entities the transaction would need to be put in a non-taxable account. The bottom line is that you cannot call an item an expense in one company without claiming it as income in the other. All entities need to have their own set of records and their own checking account. Finally, the entity that secures the loan should be the entity that makes the loan payments. This is the time of year that clients will make decisions to change up their business structure in preparation for a January 1st starting date. If this is something you are thinking of doing it would be beneficial to talk to your team. It’s easier to start off right than to try to correct mistakes after the fact. 20 • Cow Country • December
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COVID-19 and Kentucky’s Migrant and Resident Agriculture Worker Population Savannah Columbia Contributing Writer COVID-19 has impacted the lives of every resident in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Many Kentuckians have dealt with school and workplace closures, supply chain malfunctions, and so, so much more over the past two years. Interestingly, a connection can be made between COVID-19 and Kentucky’s migrant and resident agricultural worker population. Kentucky is home to a multi-billiondollar agriculture industry which operates in part by the labor inputs of foreign-born residents and migrant or H2A workers. Kentucky is home to 196,618 foreign-born residents, making up 4.4% of Kentucky’s total population (Migration Policy Institute, 2019). Foreign-born residents include naturalized U.S. citizens, immigrants holding green cards, work visas, or student visas, and refugees. Of these 196.6K foreign-born residents, 3.1% work in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining workforce sector (MPI, 2019). While the Migration Policy Institute assigned a value to the number of foreign-born workers in our industry, it is still an extremely hard number to quantify. However, Kentucky is one of the top 10 states of employment for H2A workers – approving 6,952 H2A workers in 2020 and 7,200 workers in 2021. With our state being dependent on the labor contribution of migrant and resident workers, there is a need for us to be aware of how COVID is impacting our labor force. Exposure risk for COVID-19 among agricultural workers can be higher than expected because many farm crews carpool or travel together and share sleeping quarters or communal areas which may be difficult to social distance in. Migrant workers
also may not feel like they can take advantage of prevention tools, such as vaccines, due to a lack of accessibility and misinformation. However, many states have developed variations of farmworker safety programs to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among agriculture workers. These include screening procedures, guidelines to follow for quarantine, and vaccination and/ or testing incentives. Programs like these are important, especially for our state, as Kentucky is ranked 13th in agriculture worker deaths resulting from COVID-19 (for all ag workers, foreign and domestic). Purdue University recently published an interactive tool, Purdue’s Food and Ag Vulnerability Index, which gives us an idea of Kentucky’s food and agriculture worker population and how it has been affected by COVID-19. Kentucky has one of the highest worker populations in the country, estimated at around 269,300 foreign and domestic workers. Of these, there have been 31,391 and 1,236 worker cases and migrantspecific worker cases, respectively. Worker safety is of the utmost importance to keep our food supply chain steady and sustainable. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has worked to provide producers with guidelines and suggestions on best health practices to combat COVID, in both English and Spanish. Likewise, the University of Florida Extension has developed a farmworker safety training program to educate farm labor supervisors on COVID-19 mitigation in the workplace. Ideally, efforts such as these can aid in maintaining a safe workplace for our agriculture labor force.
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Awards Veterinary Scholarship Nikki Whitaker Kentucky Cattlemen's Association The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) has been long time supporters of youth aspiring to become veterinarians through local scholarships. Two scholarships are awarded each year to third or fourth year Kentucky students currently enrolled in a College of Veterinary Medicine. These scholarships are funded by the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation (KCF). The KCF Veterinary Medicine Scholarship has been awarded since 2008 providing over $62,000 in scholarship funds to youth in Kentucky. This year, two winners were awarded the KCF Veterinary Medicine Scholarship. Luke Trapp, from Campbell County, is a graduate from Morehead State University and currently in his third year at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Madison Kelly, from Christian County, is a graduate from Murray State University and currently in her third year at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation mission is to pursue opportunities that promote the profitability of the cattle industry in Kentucky through educational and philanthropic endeavors. For more information visit www.kycattle.org or call 859-278-0899.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyanide or “Prussic Acid” Poisoning in Ruminants Michelle Arnold University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Usually within the months of October and November when frost events are expected in KY, the questions begin regarding the risk of prussic acid poisoning from Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense; see Figure 1) after frost and when is it “safe to graze again”. Prussic acid, cyanide, or hydrocyanic acid are all terms relating to the same toxic substance. Hydrogen cyanide was first isolated from a blue dye (Prussian blue) and because of its acidic nature, it became known by the common name “prussic acid”. No matter which name is used, cyanide is one of the most rapid and deadly toxins that affects cattle and other ruminant species.
locations within the plant cells. Sorghum species including Johnsongrass, sorghum, sudan grass and hybrid sorghum-sudan contain the cyanogenic glycoside “dhurrin”. When plant cells are damaged by crushing, chewing, or freezing, the plant enzymes can reach dhurrin and cleave it, releasing cyanide gas (abbreviated as HCN). Dhurrin concentrations are highest in the leaves, particularly new growth. Peak concentrations occur in the first week after germination, declining markedly once the plant reaches approximately 18 inches in height. Regrowth (for example, after removal of a hay crop) contains extremely high dhurrin concentrations when short and dark green. Leaf blades are higher risk than leaf sheaths or stems, upper leaves are higher risk than older leaves, and seed heads are considered low risk.
The cyanogenic glycosides are used by the plant as protection from grazing animals, insects and parasites when the plant is most vulnerable. The cyanogenic “potential” of plants is affected by the type (species and variety) of the plant, weather, soil fertility and stage of plant growth. Cyanide poisoning of livestock has been associated with Sorghum species including johnsongrass, sorghumsudangrass, and other forage sorghum; Prunus species (e.g., wild cherry, black cherry, and chokecherry); elderberry (Sambucus spp); serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia); and less frequently arrowgrass (Triglochin spp), white clover (Trifolium repens), birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus spp); and many others.
Certain environmental conditions that reduce photosynthesis, resulting in slow or stunted plant growth and reduced protein How does cyanide attack the animal’s system? synthesis, actually increase their cyanogenic As ruminants consume these plant materials, potential. In these situations, nitrogen is still entering the plant and nitrate conversion to hydrogen cyanide gas is released in the amino acids continues but the conversion rumen. In addition, the rumen microflora of amino acids to protein stops from lack of contain enzymes that, in the presence glucose. These free amino acids form the of water, are also capable of converting “building blocks” of cyanogenic glycosides. cyanogenic glyocosides in plants to free Known factors that increase cyanide potential cyanide gas. Cyanide is rapidly absorbed in plants include wilting, frost, herbicide from the rumen into the bloodstream. treatment, drought, insects and plant disease Once present in the blood, cyanide prevents hemoglobin in red blood cells from releasing as well as slowed growth due to cool, cloudy days and moist growing conditions. Soil its oxygen to the tissues and the animal conditions of high nitrogen, high soil subsequently dies from lack of oxygen. nitrogen:phosphorus ratio, and low soil sulfur Under conditions of low level exposure, cattle can also enhance the cyanogenic potential. can detoxify cyanide to thiocyanate which Application of herbicides such as 2,4-D may is excreted in the urine. If large quantities be particularly dangerous as they have been of cyanide are absorbed rapidly enough, shown to increase the cyanogenic potential of the body’s detoxification mechanisms plants and potentially increases palatability. are overwhelmed and the animal soon Frost can significantly increase the cyanogenic dies. Rumen pH is an important factor Figure 1. Johnsongrass. Copyright 2009 Barry Rice. potential of Sorghum plants. Experiments in determining rate and amount of HCN This image has a Creative Commons Attributionperformed in the 1960s measured increases NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 license released in the rumen. The enzymes are after most frosts and these increases were Where does the cyanide come from in a plant? more active at a higher pH of 6.5-7 so cattle detected from 1-6 days after the frost event. on grass or hay diets are at higher risk than Certain plants contain compounds called those on grain diets. As mentioned previously, However, the extent of the increase varied by “cyanogenic glycosides” which are not toxic cultivar, plant height and time of year for the consumption of water, either before or after by themselves but only when the plant is first frost. The increase was greater in shorter grazing, also increases the HCN risk. damaged. These cyanogenic glycosides and plants and those cultivars with more genetic Why is Johnsongrass and other Sorghum the enzymes necessary to convert them to cyanide potential. Less increase was detected species only risky at certain times of the free cyanide gas are separated in different when frost occurred late in the fall when the season but safe in others? 22 • Cow Country • December
plants were no longer actively growing.
(blue) at the end of life.
How much cyanide is considered dangerous?
How is cyanide poisoning diagnosed?
The lethal dose of cyanide is in the range of 2 to 2.5 mg HCN/kg body weight. Forages can be tested for cyanide content at certain veterinary diagnostic labs and forage laboratories (for example, Purdue University: https://vet.purdue.edu/addl/ tests/fees.php?id=231 ). Always refer to the ranges provided by the testing laboratory for interpretation of results. Generally, hay, green chop, silage or growing plants containing >220 ppm cyanide on a wet weight basis are very dangerous and <100 ppm is considered safe. On a dry weight basis, >750 ppm is considered hazardous, < 500 ppm is considered safe and suspect inbetween. Animals that are most at risk are hungry and can consume large quantities quickly. Over time, animals may develop a tolerance to higher amounts. There is conflicting information available with regards to risk of cyanide in hay. A study from 2012 investigating methods to prepare sorghum for cyanogenic analysis found that whole leaves or entire plants can be harvested and dried then analyzed at a later date, so air drying plants did not decrease dhurrin concentrations during storage. However, the enzyme betaglucosidase which converts dhurrin to cyanide was significantly decreased during drying. Bottom line- hay is rarely hazardous if adequately cured but testing is prudent if the cyanide risk was high when cut. Ensiling plants will significantly reduce the cyanogenic glycoside content although it is recommended to allow time for complete fermentation prior to feeding. What does an animal with cyanide poisoning look like? Affected animals may begin showing signs of poisoning within 15-20 minutes and rarely survive more than 1-2 hours after consuming lethal quantities of cyanogenic plants. Death may be sudden without symptoms. If seen alive, cattle may exhibit rapid labored breathing, frothing at the mouth, dilated pupils, muscle tremors, and staggering prior to death. There may be a “bitter almond” smell to the breath but the ability to detect this smell is genetically determined in people so this is an unreliable sign. The mucous membranes are bright red in color due to oxygen saturation of the hemoglobin but may become more cyanotic
History, clinical signs, and detection of cyanide in rumen contents support a diagnosis of cyanide poisoning. Cyanide is rapidly lost from animal tissues unless collected within a few hours of death and sealed in airtight containers. Liver, muscle (heart, especially the ventricular myocardium), whole blood, and rumen contents should be collected in airtight containers and frozen before shipment to a veterinary laboratory capable of performing cyanide analysis. Personal protective equipment should be worn when gathering samples from the animal. Minimal lethal blood concentrations are approximately 3 mcg/ml or less. Perhaps most important in the diagnosis of cyanide poisoning is to identify plants in the area accessible to the animals and determine if they are likely to contain cyanogenic glycosides. Cyanide concentration determinations in suspect plants can be performed if samples are collected and immediately sent on ice overnight to a diagnostic laboratory. Some diagnostic laboratories prefer plant material to be frozen immediately after collection and prior to shipment. Is there an effective treatment? Treatment can be attempted if affected animals are discovered quickly, but often animals are found dead. Contact a veterinarian immediately if cyanide poisoning is suspected. The intravenous administration of sodium thiosulfate by a veterinarian is an effective treatment for cyanide poisoning although this compound has been difficult to find in recent years. The dose can be repeated after a few minutes if the animal does not respond. Administering 0.5-1.0 liter of a diluted vinegar solution (one gallon of vinegar diluted in 3 to 5 gallons of water) via stomach tube can lower rumen pH, reducing the production of hydrogen cyanide, however, stress of handling may exacerbate signs and possibly lead to the animal’s death. Most animals that survive treatment recover fully. What can be done to prevent cyanide poisoning in cattle? 1. Graze sorghum, sorghum crosses, or Johnsongrass plants only when they are at least 18-24 inches tall. Young, rapidly growing plants or regrowth have the highest concentrations of cyanogenic glycosides,
especially in the newest leaves and tender tips. Do not graze plants with young tillers. Do not turn out hungry animals in high risk pastures because they may consume forage too rapidly to detoxify the cyanide released in the rumen. 2. Do not graze plants during drought periods when growth is severely reduced or the plant is wilted or twisted. Drought increases the chance for cyanide because slowed growth and the inability of the plant to mature favors the formation of cyanogenic compounds in the leaves. Do not graze sorghums after drought until growth has resumed for a minimum of 4-5 days after rainfall and tests negative on a rapid test (see #7). 3. Do not graze potentially hazardous forages when frost is likely (including at night). Freezing allows rapid conversion to hydrogen cyanide within the plant. Do not graze for at least two weeks after a non-killing (>28 degrees) frost. Grazing after a light frost is extremely dangerous and additional frost events will likely occur before there is enough time for the cyanide risk to subside. Plants may be grazed after a killing frost once the plant material is completely dry and brown (the toxin is usually dissipated within 72 hours). 4. Do not allow access to wild cherry leaves. After storms or before turnout to a new pasture, always check for and remove fallen cherry tree limbs. 5. If high cyanide is suspected in forages, do not feed as green chop. If cut for hay, allow to dry completely before baling because toxicity can be retained in cool or moist weather. Delay feeding silage 6 to 8 weeks following ensiling. Sorghum hay and silage usually lose > 50% of prussic acid during curing and ensiling. However, these feeds should be analyzed before use whenever the forage likely had an extremely high content prior to cutting. 6. Forage species and varieties may be selected for low cyanide potential. There are wide differences among plant varieties. Some of the sudangrasses, such as Piper, are low in cyanide. 7. Test any suspect forages before allowing animal access. A rapid field test is available that can provide on-site results. Contact your county Agricultural Extension Agent for further information. December • Cow Country • 23
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 10:00-5:00 Trade Show Move-In *4:00 KCA Executive Committee Meeting *6:00 KCA Leadership & Convention Guests Dinner (Invitation Only)
Exhibition Hall B&C Scott-Woodford Room-Hyatt Jessamine-Franklin-Hyatt
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 7:00-6:00 Registration Hours
Exhibition Hall B&C
7:00-10:00 Trade Show Move-In
Exhibition Hall B&C
9:00-11:30 Beef Efficiency Conference Dr. David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Don Schiefelbein, Cattlemen from Minnesota Dr. Dan Thomson, Iowa State University
Meeting Room 1-2
10:00 Trade Show Opens
Exhibition Hall B&C
11:30 Welcome Lunch
Exhibition Hall B&C
1:30-3:30 Opening General Business Session Dr. Katie Flynn- Kentucky Department of Agriculture KBN Annual Report KBC Annual Report Beef Solutions Annual Report
Meeting Room 1-2
4:30 A Taste of Lexington & Trivia
Exhibition Hall B&C
6:00 Trade Show Closes
Exhibition Hall B&C
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 6:30-5:00 Registration Hours *7:00-9:00 County President Breakfast (Invitation Only) 8:00 Trade Show Opens
Registration Booth Regency Ballroom-Hyatt Exhibition Hall B&C
9:00-1:00 KJCA- Industry Tour 10:00-11:00 Regional Meetings Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 10:30 4-H Kentucky Livestock Quiz Bowl Check-In 11:00-12:00 4-H Kentucky Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest 12:30-2:00 Closing Business Session Don Schiefelbein, NCBA President Elect KCA Treasurer’s Report KCA Communications Report KCA Annual Report KJCA Report 1:30 KJCA- Beef Educational Experience 2:00 Trade Show Closes 2:30-4:00 Forages at KCA 2:30-4:30 Ladies Program
Meeting Room 3 Meeting Room 4 Meeting Room 5 Meeting Room 6 Meeting Room 7 Registration Booth Meeting Room 8 Meeting Room 1-2
Meeting Room 5 Exhibition Hall B&C Meeting Room 1-2 Meeting Room 4
3:00 KJCA- Officer Elections (Current KJCA Board Members Only)
Meeting Room 5
3:15 KJCA- Annual Membership Meeting & KJCA Board of Director Elections
Meeting Room 5
4:00 KJCA- Reception
Meeting Room 5
4:00 Internet Feeder Calf Sale 5:00-6:00 KCA Leadership Alumni & Past President’s Reception (Invitation Only) 6:00 Evening Banquet KCA & KBC Awards 2022 KCA Hall of Fame Inductions Foundation Auction
Ballroom Pre-function Ballroom 1
* Events located in Hyatt Hotel
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PHONE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 Beef Efficiency Conference (8:30am - 11:30am)
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New Trademark Rules May Help Farmers Selling Under Their Own Brand Candace Smith & Lindsay Burley Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC
A trademark can be an important asset for any business, including cattle farmers and producers, selling under their own brand. This month, the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) will become effective and should prove favorable to farmers who wish to register their own brands with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In general, registration of brand names and logos used on goods and services with the USPTO helps prevent other businesses from using the same or substantially similar logos. The length of time trademark registrations can remain on the USPTO’s Principal Register, however, may unfairly prevent other people from branding their businesses as they wish, especially if the registered trademarks are not in use. Currently, owners of registered trademarks are required to file a Declaration of Use and/ or a Declaration of Excusable Nonuse to the USPTO between the fifth and sixth years after the registration date, between the ninth and tenth years after the registration date, and every ten years after that. With each maintenance filing or renewal, a registrant must submit proof of use of the mark accompanied by a sworn statement that the mark is still being used with the goods or services named in the registration. The goal of these requirements is to free up unused marks so that others can register them. However, the problem with the current system is that it allows an unused mark to remain registered (and off limits for other business) for nearly a decade. The TMA offers two additional tools designed to address this problem by simplifying the removal of such trademarks. The first tool, ex parte reexamination, allows any party to petition for reexamination of a registered trademark on the basis that the mark was not actually in use in commerce or in connection with some or all of the goods or services covered by the registration on or before the relevant date. In other words, an individual who wants to use a registered trademark can challenge the registration by showing the trademark owner was not actually using the mark as the owner claimed in the trademark application. The second tool the TMA offers to address this problem is ex 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.
parte expungement. This process allows individuals to file a petition for expungement to the Director of the USPTO after three years of registration on the basis that the mark was never used in commerce or in connection with the goods or services listed in the registration. With this petition, the individual must also submit a verified statement stating that he or she conducted a “reasonable investigation” that the mark was not used. The Director will review the petition and decide whether to institute an expungement proceeding. Registering and protecting a trademark can be difficult. An attorney can help you with the initial trademark registration to ensure your business has a trademark or logo that represents your brand. If the trademark that you want to use is already registered, an attorney can help you determine if an ex parte reexamination or ex parte expungement process could help you get quicker access to the mark. Alternatively, an attorney can also help you protect your trademark if someone claims you have not sufficiently used your registered trademark.
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Nitrogen Cycling in Grassland Ecosystems: The Spotlight is on Clover! Chris Teutsch Univerity of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, Princeton, Kentucky Since we visited last month, nitrogen price has continued to increase. In the past 12 months nitrogen cost has more than doubled (Figure 1). Currently, urea is priced at $750 /ton or $0.82/ lb N. Even so, nitrogen remains an important part of grassland ecosystems and is closely related to both dry matter yield and crude protein concentrations in grasses and non-leguminous forbs. Since nitrogen is highly mobile in the soil, soil testing is not commonly used to make nitrogen fertilization recommendations. Recommendations are based on research trials conducted over multiple years and locations.
nodules, and to a lesser extent direct legume to grass transfer.
Figure 2. Strong nitrogen cycles can develop in well managed grassland ecosystems. Nitrogen enters the system via imported hay and supplements, nitrogen fixation in legumes and atmospheric deposition (minor amounts). Nitrogen leaves the system via volatilization, denitrification, leaching, runoff, and animal products removed. A cowcalf pair will consume approximately 280 lb N/year of which 200 lb is retained in the grassland ecosystem (Lory and Kallenbach, 1999). Table 1: The amount and value of nitrogen fixed by commonly used pasture legumes. LEGUME Figure 1. Nitrogen price trends over the last 12 months. Data are from DTN and available at https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2021/11/03/ nitrogen-fertilizer-prices-close.
NITROGEN CYCLING IN GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEMS So here is some good news…in well managed grasslands strong nitrogen cycles can be developed over time. Nitrogen enters these systems in the form atmospheric deposition (minor amounts), feed and supplements brought into the system, and nitrogen fixed by legumes. These cycles can reduce or in some cases even eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizer. It is important to realize that these cycles take time to develop require good grazing and feed management. A key component of these cycles is the use of legumes such as red and white clover and alfalfa (Figure 2).
NITROGEN FIXED lb/A/yr
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Adapted from Southern Forages, Fourth Edition
Legumes fix nitrogen in the air to a plant available form. The importance of legumes in grasslands has long been recognized. They bring nitrogen into grassland ecosystems via symbiotic nitrogen fixation, improve forage quality and animal performance, and dilute the toxic effects of the endophyte found in tall fescue. It is estimated that commonly used pasture legumes will fix between 50 and 250 lb of nitrogen per acre per year (Table 1). At current prices, the value of this nitrogen is between $40 and 200 per acre per year. Legumes share nitrogen with grass indirectly. Nitrogen is transferred to grass grown in association with legumes through the ingestion of legumes and subsequent deposition of dung and urine by grazing animals (Figure 3), death and decomposition of above and below ground plant parts including roots, shoots, and 28 • Cow Country • December
Figure 3. Nitrogen fixed by legumes is shared indirectly with grasses through grazing and subsequent deposition of dung and urine. In this a photo dung beetle is hard at work breaking down a cow patty
Overseeding legumes is not the same as applying commercial nitrogen fertilizer. Mixed stands of grasses and legumes may yield as much or more than grass monocultures fertilized with moderate rates of nitrogen, but a significant proportion of that yield will be made up of the legumes. In other words, legumes not only increase grass growth by supplying nitrogen, but also compensate for lower grass production in mixed swards. Applying nitrogen fertilizer to mixed stands sifts botanical composition. The addition of nitrogen fertilizer to grass-legumes mixtures tends to sift the composition of the mixture toward grasses. Nitrogen fertilizer also reduces nitrogen fixation in the legumes since energetics favor uptake of nitrogen in the soil rather than biological fixation. Improved legumes require good soil fertility to be productive and persistent. Improved legumes such as red and white clover and alfalfa require relatively high soil fertility and pH’s above 6.0 to be productive. This means that an initial investment in potash, phosphorus, and lime must be made. These applications need to be based on a recent soil test. Legumes are most productive when rotationally stocked. Like other forages legumes respond well to improved grazing management. Resting pastures allows leaf area to regrow and carbohydrate reserves to be stored up. In general, tall growing legumes like alfalfa and red clover are more dependent on stored energy for regrowth. This means that they need time to rest and replenish their stored carbohydrates between grazing events. That is the reason that alfalfa does not persist well in continuous grazing systems. Even white clover that tolerates close grazing very well benefits from rest. Rotational stocking is a tool to manage botanical composition. How we graze our pastures has a profound impact on botanical composition. In grasses, energy for regrowth is dependent on leaf area remaining after grazing. The remaining leaf area is like a solar panel that captures sunlight and converts it into energy (sugars and carbohydrates) that the plant can use to fuel regrowth. The more leaf area we leave, the larger the solar panel, the faster pastures will regrow, and the more competitive the grass will be the tall growing legumes. If we graze closely with a rest period between grazings, we will tend to favor tall growing legumes in the sward since they are more dependent on stored carbohydrates for regrowth. Mixed stands can be stockpiled for winter grazing. Grass-legumes mixtures can be stockpiled for winter grazing, but they need to be used first since legumes tend to deteriorate before grasses. Save pure stands of grass that were fertilized with nitrogen for late winter grazing. Overseed when needed to introduce and maintain improved legumes. Approximately 25 to 30% of the pasture on a dry matter basis should be made up of clover or other legumes. Even improved red clover varieties only last two to three years. Annual lespedeza will sometimes reseed itself, but as a general rule this is not dependable. A good general mix for overseeding pastures in Kentucky is 6-8 lb medium red clover, 1-2 lb of ladino or grazing type white clover, and in some cases 10 lb of annual lespedeza per acre. Always use improved clover varieties. Work done at the University of Kentucky shows that improved red clover varieties will last 1-2 years longer than common medium red clover. Using certified seed guarantees that you are getting the genetics that you are paying for. More information on the best adapted clover varieties can be found by going to the UK Forages Website and clicking on the “Variety Trial” icon.
Always inoculate or use pre-inoculated seed. Since legumes fix nitrogen from the air by forming a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria, inoculating seed with the proper strain of nitrogen fixing bacteria prior to planting is the best way to ensure optimal fixation. Sometimes we need to be reminded about the importance of legumes in grazing systems. I cannot think of a better reminder than $0.75 nitrogen. Clover seed prices will likely be higher in the spring and availability may be limited. So, now is the time to make plans and gather supplies for frost seeding in February! This month’s FEATURED EVENTS are 2022 Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference in Bowling Green on February 24 at the Warren County Extension Office. Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference in Grand Rivers and Frankfort on November 9 and 11. More information at https://forages.ca.uky.edu/Events. This month’s FEATURED VIDEO is: Right Source, Rate, Timing, and Placement: More Bang for Your Pasture Fertilizer Buck, by John Grove and Chris Teutsch. This presentation was given as part 2021 Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council Fall Grazing Conference, "Sustainable Intensification of Pasture Management in the Mid-South". This conference was held on October 26, 27, and 28 in Princeton, Elizabethtown, and Winchester, KY, respectively. Proceedings of this conference can be found at https://uknowledge.uky. edu/ky_grazing/ FENCING TIP Train livestock to electric fencing. Since electric fencing is a psychological barrier rather than a physical barrier, livestock must be trained to respect it. Choose a well fenced holding paddock and install an offset wire about 30 inches above the ground. Make sure the energizer and grounding system are optimized to deliver a knee buckling and eye watering shock. Once animals are trained to the offset, set up a strand of polywire near the end of the paddock. Livestock should be fully trained within 48 hours. Animals that cannot be trained to respect electric fencing, should be culled FORAGE MANAGEMENT TIPS • If available, graze crop residues and cover crops that will not overwinter. • Begin grazing stockpiled pastures. Graze pastures with orchardgrass and clover first. Save pastures with tall fescue for late winter grazing. • Use polywire to strip graze pastures. Starting at your water source allocate only enough forage for 2-3 days. No back fence is needed during the winter months. • Make plans to frost seed red and white clover onto closely grazed pastures in February. • Test hay and develop supplementation strategies to maintain body condition of cows. • Utilize hay rings to reduce hay waste. • Feed hay on your worst paddocks to build fertility.
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FALL PHOTOS We requested fall photos on the KCA Facebook page and our viewers delivered! Thanks to everyone who submitted photos but unfortunately we can’t print them all. We encourage you to visit our facebook page to view all of the submissions. There were some beautiful shots and a great reminder of one of the reasons we farm. We have enjoyed seeing your photos and plan to run these more often in Cow Country. Feel free to email us your photos throughout the year to cbrown@ kycattle.org or send them to us on Facebook. Asa Rucker Hart County
Chris Coffman Boyle County
Coomer Farms Metcalfe County
Crum Farms Harrison County
Debra Jo Helton Magoffin County
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Dove Ridge Farm Franklin County
Dustin Bradley Pulaski County
Futrell Farms Trigg County
Gripshover Family Farm Logan County
Jaycee Whetstone Livingston County
Jonathan Shuler Lee County
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JWest Farms Knox County
Karen Taylor Grayson County
Kim Wolfe Rockcastle County
Laura Lyons Parker Henry County
Lisa Ramsey Johnson County
McKenzie Hays Jackson County
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Michelle Anne Seals Madison County
Peak Farm Morgan County
S&G Farms Scott County
Sean & Hellena Callero Bourbon County
Sherri Rogers Spencer County
White Barn Farms Lyon County
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Registration Opens for the 2022 National Farm Machinery Show R E G I S T RAT I O N I S R E Q U I R E D TO AC C E S S T H E E V E N T
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 8, 2021) — The National Farm Machinery Show announced attendee registration is open in preparation for the show February 16-19, 2022. Each year farmers, equipment manufacturers and agribusiness professionals travel to Louisville to get a first -hand look at the latest equipment, technology and educational seminars at the National Farm Machinery Show. After introducing voluntary registration in 2020, registration is mandatory for attendees to access the event. The National Farm Machinery Show spans 1.2 million square feet and features more than 900 booths of the agricultural industry’s latest and most comprehensive display of equipment, services and technology. The event features free seminars with topics ranging from market strategies to the future of precision planting. “We're so excited to welcome everyone back for the 56th National Farm Machinery Show! We know the entire agribusiness industry is ready to come together to see all of the latest innovations in farm machinery and technology. Farming and agriculture are essential
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industries and it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the latest trends to put food on the tables of millions around the world,” said David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues. This annual event is the largest indoor farm show in the country and the premier winter show within the industry. In an effort to help the show continue to grow and improve the guest experience, Kentucky Venues is requiring registration this year. As part of the registration process, attendees who register in the first week will have a chance to win free parking or Championship Tractor Pull tickets. As the nation’s largest indoor farm show, the National Farm Machinery Show brings an estimated economic impact of $20.54 million to Louisville annually, filling local hotels and restaurants with attendees from across the country and around the world. For more information, visit www.farmmachineryshow.org or register online at https://farmmachineryshow.org/register.
Federation of State Beef Councils Sponsors the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 for Second Year "BEEF. IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER." BRAND TO BE BACK ON BROADCAST TELEVISION FOR NASCAR’S SEASON-OPENING RACE AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DENVER, CO (October 3, 2021) – The Federation of State Beef Councils, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, has once again partnered with the Daytona International Speedway to sponsor the 41st season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series - the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, one day ahead of the legendary DAYTONA 500. “Just like the great racing legacies, farmers and ranchers have a legacy, also passing it down from generation to generation, and that’s why we’re so excited to once again sponsor this premiere sporting event and showcase America’s hard working beef farmers and ranchers,” said Clay Burtrum, Federation Division Chair for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. “Continuing this partnership for a second year allows us to build on everything we developed in year one and expand our footprint even further – from tailgating to the big screen – beef is the star.” While funding for the sponsorship comes from the Federation of State Beef Councils, the national Beef Checkoff will support the effort with staffing and promotional work through their contractor, NCBA. From commercial production to social media promotion and traditional media outreach, Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. will be back on the racetrack and in the national spotlight. The 2022 Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 continues a the relationship between the Beef Checkoff and Daytona International Speedway. In 2020, the track produced “Race Day Recipes” on their digital channels, showcasing Speedway President Chip Wile and his beef grilling expertise. Following a great response and seeing NASCAR’s clear love of beef, the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 was born in 2021. For more information, visit daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
About the Beef Checkoff The Beef Checkoff was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval. About the Federation of State Beef Councils The Federation of State Beef Councils is housed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), which is a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The program is administered by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. About Daytona International Speedway Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training. Internal links within this document are funded and maintained by the Beef Checkoff. All other outgoing links are to websites maintained by third parties. December • Cow Country • 35
2021-22 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION * MEMBERSHIP YEAR 10/1/21– 9/30/22
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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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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
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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
MEMBERSHIP
Now through January 1st, members who join KCA could be eligible to win a Priefert Squeeze Chute and Headgate for their County Chapter! The County Chapter that retains 50% or more memberships based on the previous year’s ending membership total will be entered in to a drawing to win. Winners will be announced at the 2022 KCA Convention and Trade Show. DIVISION 1
(151+ MEMBERS)
Adair
2022
2021
Diff
257
306
-49
DIVISION 2
2022
2021
Diff
Edmonson
111
138
-27
Allen
102
106
-4
Pulaski
97
128
-31
Warren
97
148
-51
Laurel
89
141
-52
Franklin
87
117
-30
Larue
82
138
-56
Henry
71
150
-79
Northeast Area
66
104
-38
(76-150 MEMBERS)
Barren
206
472
-266
Madison
184
262
-78
Marion
175
283
-108
Bath
170
271
-101
Shelby
161
335
-174
Scott
64
99
-35
Grayson
149
248
-99
Caldwell/Lyon
62
110
-48
Lincoln
142
257
-115
Jessamine
61
136
-75
Christian
128
258
-130
Trimble
61
102
-41
Bracken
117
177
-60
Boyle
58
92
-34
Washington
116
179
-63
Mountain
58
84
-26
Breckinridge
116
279
-163
Louisville Area
55
86
-31
Mercer
114
171
-57
Monroe
54
134
-80
Green
102
159
-57
Trigg
54
90
-36
Anderson
53
81
-28
Garrard
53
91
-38
Fleming
52
122
-70
Owen
52
77
-25
Northern Kentucky
94
153
-59
Clark
92
187
-95
Logan
88
209
-121
Hardin
80
174
-94
Casey
76
154
-78
Hart
69
197
-128
Daviess
51
124
-73
Harrison
49
162
-113
Bourbon
50
89
-39
Meade
33
178
-145
Jackson
50
97
-47
Metcalfe
48
143
-95
Russell
45
76
-31
Muhlenberg
40
79
-39
Twin Lakes
28
80
-52
2022
Totals as of: Nov 15, 2021
5,689
2021 10,115
Difference -4,426
If you need anything for membership, please contact Nikki Whitaker at (859) 278-0899 or nwhitaker@kycattle.org
DIVISION 3
2022
2021
Calloway
63
32
31
Purchase Area
53
77
-24
Fayette
52
75
-23
Clinton-Cumberland
50
67
-17
Grant
49
65
-16
Out of State
42
67
-25
Campbell
40
66
-26
Woodford
39
63
-24
Rockcastle
38
54
-16
Taylor
35
60
-25
Mason
34
58
-24
Montgomery
34
44
-10
Ohio
31
53
-22
Oldham
31
55
-24
Webster
29
75
-46
Highlands
28
42
-14
Pendleton
28
66
-38
Lewis
27
52
-25
Union
26
37
-11
Wayne
26
45
-19
Estill
25
33
-8
Hancock
25
46
-21
Simpson
25
35
-10
Todd
25
48
-23
McCreary
24
29
-5
Bullitt
21
32
-11
Robertson
20
56
-36
Butler
19
28
-9
Nicholas
19
38
-19
Crittenden
17
23
-6
Carroll
16
36
-20
Clay
15
28
-13
Nelson
14
60
-46
Livingston
13
22
-9
McLean
12
27
-15
Whitley
12
52
-40
Hopkins
11
25
-14
Henderson
9
11
-2
Menifee
7
17
-10
Knox
6
35
-29
Powell
6
8
-2
River Hills
6
6
0
Magoffin
5
10
-5
Gallatin
4
7
-3
Pike
4
7
-3
Eastern Foothills
3
7
-4
Bell
1
1
0
Harlan
1
2
-1
(UP TO 75 MEMBERS)
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Kylie Trail Retail & Foodservice, Kentucky Beef Council
BEEF UP YOUR HOLIDAY MENU I don’t know about you but the holiday season is my favorite time of year! This is largely due to the family time and food enjoyed around the holidays. Some of my fondest memories growing up were created in the kitchen with my grandmother! This holiday season we are inspiring families to enjoy the moments that matter the most with beef – by choosing Beef and Beef Roasts for holidaytime meals. Check out theses featured recipes to beef up your holiday menu!
BRUNCH
BEEF SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR MONKEY BREAD
INGREDIENTS 1 recipe Mexican-Style Beef Sausage (https://bit.ly/3F8gfTG) • 2 cans (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk flavored biscuits • 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup chopped green onion • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or dairy sour cream COOKING Prepare Mexican-Style Beef Sausage (https://bit.ly/3F8gfTG). Set aside. Mexican-Style Beef Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons chile powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention Ladies Program is all about photography and branding plus creating door hangers to take home! Please sign up when registering to spend the afternoon learning how to take beautiful pictures and painting your own door hanger.
Want to be featured during our 12 Days of Christmas: Beef Edition on social media? Send your farm and family holiday pictures to Kylie (ktrail@ kycattle.org) or send them via Facebook on the Kentucky Beef Council page. 38 • Cow Country • December
Open biscuit cans; cut each biscuit into quarters. Place biscuits into large bowl. Add sausage mixture, cheese, onion and oil; gently toss until well combined. Generously coat Bundt pan with cooking spray. Place sausage and biscuit mixture in prepared pan. Bake in 350°F oven 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden brown and biscuits are set. Remove from oven; immediately invert onto serving plate. Let rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle with crema, as desired.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
PEPPER HERB-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN INGREDIENTS 1 beef Tenderloin Roast (4 to 5 pounds) Seasoning: 2 teaspoons cracked mixed peppercorns • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves COOKING Heat oven to 425°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 45 to 55 minutes for medium rare; 55 to 65 minutes for medium doneness. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°to 15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.) Carve roast into thick slices; season with salt, as desired.
APPETIZER
MINI MERRRY MEATBALLS INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound ground beef Brisket • 1/4 pound ground beef Ribeye Steak Boneless 1/4 pound Ground Beef (80% lean) • 1 cup seasoned stuffing mix • 1 egg, slighlty beaten • 3 tablespoons water • 1 teaspoon minced garlic • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper Cranberry Barbecue Sauce: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil • 1/2 cup chopped white onion • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 2-1/2 cups fresh cranberries • 1/2 cup orange juice • 1/2 cup water • 1/3 cup ketchup • 1/4 cup light brown sugar • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 2 tablespoons molasses • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper COOKING Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine Brisket, Ribeye, Ground Beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 18 to 20 minutes until 160°F. Cook's Tip: Brisket and Ribeye can be ground using food processor fitted with steel blade or grinder attachment of a stand mixer. Cut 8 ounces well-trimmed Brisket into 1-1/2 inch pieces (4 ounces well-trimmed Ribeye) and process until ground. Alternatively, ask your butcher to grind the beef. You may use all ground in place of ground brisket and ribeye. Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired. Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
SIDE DISH
BEEF STUFFING WITH APPLES & CRANBERRIES INGREDIENTS 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner) • 2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided • 2 teaspoons onion powder, divided • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage, divided • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons butter • 2 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts only • 1 bag (12 ounces) unseasoned dried bread cubes • 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth • 2 cups peeled, diced Granny Smith apples • 1 cup dried cranberries COOKING Combine Ground Beef, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add beef mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove beef mixture from skillet with slotted spoon into large bowl; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. In same skillet, heat butter on medium heat until hot. Add leeks, cook and stir 5 minutes. Add leeks to beef mixture. Stir in bread cubes, broth, apples, cranberries, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to beef mixture. Cook's Tip: You may substitute a fresh baguette, cubed and toasted, for unseasoned dried bread cubes. Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place beef mixture into prepared dish; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 350°F oven 30 to 40 minutes until heated through. Cook's Tip: For a drier stuffing, bake covered 30 to 40 minutes, then bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes until top of stuffing is crisp. December • Cow Country • 39
Stockmanship and Stewardship Wrap-Up Becky Thompson Director, Kentucky Beef Network The Southeastern Stockmanship and Stewardship clinic was held in Bowling Green, Kentucky at the Western Kentucky University Arena October 22 &23rd. The Stockmanship and Stewardship clinic was hosted through regional partnerships with the Kentucky Beef Network, University of Kentucky, Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, University of Tennessee, and Western Kentucky University. We hosted 75 people from KY, TN, IN, OH, VA, and MS for the two-day program targeting cow/calf producers and stocker operators. The planning hosts appreciate the support of our event partners MERCK Animal Health, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Beef Checkoff and would also like to thank Burkmann
Feeds and Priefert Manufacturing for their donation of panels and equipment during the Stockmanship and Stewardship event.
Steve Wooten discusses sustainability principles he uses on his Colorado Ranch.
Greg Osborn shows attendees beef’s role in the sales ad.
Several conference attendees and students from the University of Tennessee-Martin and were able to participate in the chute side demonstrations with the oversight of clinicians Dr. Dean Fish.
Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate discuss the importance of cattle and worker safety around a chute with the attendees.
Dr. Kenny Burdine from the University of Kentucky presented a Fall Market Outlook and some risk management considerations.
Kevin Thompson taught attendees about the importance of using hoof scoring techniques when evaluating their breeding stock.
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Attendees were welcomed by Kentucky Beef Network Chairman, Allen Bryant and participated in cattle handling demonstrations by Dr. Ron Gill, Curt Pate and Dr. Dean Fish where they were able to observe the clinicians moving yearling heifers and bulls throughout the panel setup, chute side demonstrations, UTV safety, along discussions on cattle dispositions and movement. Steve Wooten cattlemen from Colorado and recent winner of the NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award and President of the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef discussed with participants the
importance of sustainability on their operations along with the sustainability goals for the USRSB. Greg Osborn retired Kroger Louisville Division Meat and Seafood Merchandiser discussed supply chain challenges and opportunities inside the grocery store and beef ’s role. On Saturday participants heard three breakout topics from Todd Rose, Rose Law firm “Fencing laws and liability”, Kevin Thompson from the University of Tennessee on how to “Utilize foot scoring in cattle” and Katelyn Hawkins with Beef Solutions discussing “Challenges Under the Hide: a BQA perspective”. At the conclusion of the breakout sessions attendees had the opportunity to attend a Beef Quality Assurance training to receive their BQA number.
Eden Shale Farm Update Dan Miller Industry Coordinator, Kentucky Beef Network The last couple of months have been busy with producers at the farm. Between three different open house field days, a high school FFA group, a college animal science class, and the Ag Development Board staff, we have hosted a total of 300 people in the last 90 days. I want to thank everyone who has attended an event at Eden Shale this year. It has been good to get to see folks at the farm again. As far as the actual work at the farm, it seems like all we have done this past month is repair water leaks and fix fence. Both problems stem from the same issue; rust. Whether underground or above, metal has a lifespan, and both the water lines and the woven wire were installed over 50 years ago.
can do about it other than locate it, patch it with pvc, and wait for the next spot to start leaking. I know that there are many small leaks around that farm that are not large enough to be detected. One day they will become significant enough that we will find them and fix them. Until then I guess we keep the excavator handy… The fence on the farm is not much different than the water pipe in that most of it was installed when the farm was created in the 1950’s. It is now too brittle to patch and a lot of the posts are rotten/rusted off at the ground. The majority of our dead ash trees have become rotten enough to start falling and are taking the old fence out with it.
Every time the wind blows we have half a dozen new locations to patch fence at. While it is easy to focus on the challenges, I do want to point out that there are many good things going on at the farm. We have more grass than we know what to do with. The cows are all in great condition obviously loving the abundance of forages. The weaned calves are healthy and growing well. And Dr. Higgins has been productively working on projects keeping Eden Shale at the forefront of on-farm efficiency. What more could you ask for? I hope the fall has been kind to your operation this season. From everyone at Eden Shale Farm, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
Almost all the water lines on the farm are 2 inch galvanized lines that have reached their service limit. There is not much we
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
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
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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 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 Registered Angus Cattle
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
ANGUS THE BUSINESS BREED
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
Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 686-8876 BURKS CATTLE CO. (270) 929-537
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BURTON & SONSKY ANGUS Slaughters,
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
Eric & Sherry St. Clair
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 jacob.tamme@gmail.com Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.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
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
PLEASANT HILL FARMS TWIN CREEK FARM 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338 Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson Watch Branch(270) View Production in April 500 Rockfield Richpond Road 337-3072 or (270)Sale 692-5304 A N TusHin Sfor ILL LEA P Rockfield, KY 42274 Dennis & Emily f a r m s (270) 843-9021 • Fax (270) 843-9005 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338 Located 7 miles west of Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy 68/80 Watch for us in Branch View Production Sale in April
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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
TRIPLE D ANGUS Nathaniel & Darla Denham 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
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WHITE FARM Tim and Amy White 3664 Military Pike • Lexington, KY 40513 Home: (859)223-0326 Tim: (859) 509-5401 • Amy (859)227-2552 whitefarm4@twc.com
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HAINES ANGUS FARMS 5294 Park City- Glasgow Rd. Park City, KY 42160 OLDHaines, BARK Kenneth Jr.:FARM (270) 749-8862
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KenleyANGUS Conner 270/358-8057 HAMILTON FARMS Registered Angus Cattle Eddie Hamilton 2142 Stilesville Road Science Hill, KY 42553 edjohami@aol.com (606) 271-1286 PLEASANT HILL FARMS Bulls and Females for Sale
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500 Rockfield Richpond Road HERITAGE FARM Tom McGinnis KY 42274 Rockfield, 1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY (270) 843-9021 • Fax (270) 843-9005 (502) 633-1634, home • (502) 633-5100, work Located 7 miles (502) 655-0164, cell west of Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy 68/80 EMAIL
Return to: Anne DeMott • 1220 Angus Trail • Lexington, Kentucky 40509 • Annaul Dues $35 Return to: Anne DeMott 1220 Angus Trail • Lexington, Kentucky 40509 • Annaul Dues $35
KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION NEWS Anne Stewart DeMott, Secretary/Treasurer www.kentuckyangus.org • kyangusassociation@gmail.com •
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Greetings from the Kentucky Angus Association and the Board of Directors.
If you have not RSVP’d for the event please email kyangusassociation@ gmail.com
Hope this finds you and your family well. As the days have a steady feel of cold and the warmth of sunshine is even more sought after we know December is here. We look forward to the holidays and spending some much needed time relaxing with family and friends. While we celebrate Christmas and enjoy seeing the joys on the faces of our children lets also remember the reason for the season.
Plans are also in the works for the 2022 Kentucky Beef Expo and the Kentucky Angus Sweepstakes show and sale. I would encourage you to look through your herds and find a nice animal or two that you can consign. It is a great event that not only has a halter division but also a pen division so you have options on how to participate. If you have questions or would like to consign animals please contact the committee chair Kris Lynn.
The fall sales season is wrapping up in Kentucky and what a fall it has been. With breed leading genetics selling in our Commonwealth it has been solid all fall with cattle selling to buyers all across the country. Great cattle graze on our Kentucky pastures so when you need to add fresh genetics to your herd don’t forget the producer’s right here at home. The Kentucky Angus Association Christmas party will be held on December 11th at the Larue County Extension Office in Hodgenville. We would love it if you could join us for a fun evening with the Angus family.
If myself or any of the other officers and directors can be of assistance feel free to let us know. Were here to help you in any way we can. Enjoy the quality time with family and the blessings we have. Let’s not forget about the less fortunate in our communities, especially this Christmas season. See you down the road. Jason Crowe Kentucky Angus Association President
KAA Annual Christmas Party December 11th Larue County Extension Office 807 Old Elizabethtown Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748 6:00 pm Meal provided for KAA members Gift exchange RSVP to kyangusassociation@gmail.com with number attending by December 6th, text 606.782.1118 or call 606.782.1118 and leave message
Watch for our booth at the Cattlemen’s Convention! December • Cow Country • 43
PRESS RELEASE
BUSH HOG CELEBRATES 70 YEARS In 1951, a new device designed to clear pasture and crop residue was being demonstrated to a group of farmers near Selma, Alabama. Witnessing the ease at which the tractor-pulled implement devoured heavy brush, an elderly gentleman wearing worn overalls stepped forward and observed, “That thing eats bushes like a hog!” And the name was born. Bush Hog has been located in Selma since its inception and is celebrating its 70th anniversary in October 2021 Today, the company employs approximately 350 people at its Selma, Alabama headquarters with 30 territory managers throughout the United States and Canada. Not only is Bush Hog a well-recognized brand in North America, but their machines have been shipped around the world to countries including, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, China, Japan, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, India, Vietnam, France, Portugal, Switzerland, New Guinea, UAE, most major Caribbean Islands and every country in Latin America. Bush Hog products are built-to-last and field-tested—literally! In the early years, the Research and Development department consisted of an employee taking equipment to the family farm and trying their best to tear it up. This process was used to identify weak spots and areas that needed improvement or reinforcement. They would bring the equipment back to the shop, engineers would fix it up, and then back to the farm to try and bust it up some more. If Bush Hog couldn’t bust it, it was ready for production! And while today’s product and 44 • Cow Country • December
safety training is much more sophisticated, it’s that kind of heritage that has led to a reputation for reliability and performance customers can count on. In fact, many Bush Hog products in use today are more than 50 years old! Bush Hog’s vision is simple… to bring superior value to our customers, employees and stakeholders. Our mission is to provide products and support that help our customers turn their property into a land of opportunity, so they can live their version of the American Dream. The company’s values go beyond bending steel and selling to customers. Bush Hog focuses on giving back – both in the local community and in many other areas across North America. For eight years they have conducted a fund-raiser for breast cancer awareness in partnership with the Joy To Life Foundation, an Alabama based organization providing mammograms and other breast cancer screenings to medically underserved women and men. Bush Hog donates a pink zero turn mower and all donations received go to support Joy To Life’s mission. Bush Hog has also worked with organizations such as AMVETS, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Project Clean Up Selma, Dallas County, City of Selma, the local Food Bank, Edmundite Missions, Camp Grist State Park, Alabama Teen Challenge, SABRA Sanctuary and even a ministry in Zimbabwe among others. Bush Hog also invests in the future of the local community. They have developed a
relationship with local schools to help with the learning process. Employees donate time to tutor students in city schools which resulted in accelerated reading levels for the kindergarten thru 5th grade students participating in the program. The tutoring was initially done personally in the classroom, but has continued virtually for the past 2 years. Bush Hog engineers have also worked closely with robotics teams for county schools as they learn skills and compete with their classroom built robots. Bush Hog has been celebrating its 70th anniversary throughout 2021. Recently the family of employees came together for an afternoon company-wide celebration. Employees sat together for a catered meal, danced to music, played games, won door prizes and enjoyed fellowship with their Bush Hog teammates. No one left empty-handed as every employee received a 70th anniversary logo gift bag, t-shirt, cap, cooler, keychain, and bag of cookies. Bush Hog President, Jerry Worthington, commended the success of the company and the employees. “Bush Hog is such a wonderful company, and our folks are the key factor in this success and longevity. I am proud to work with this Bush Hog family and celebrate the things we continue to accomplish together. We are proud as a team of the past 70 years and excited about the next 70!” From the beginning in 1951 thru today, Bush Hog products are still built tough in Selma, Alabama. And as one customer said…”If it doesn’t say Bush Hog, it just won’t cut it!”
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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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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 Fax (859)luke.arthur93@gmail.com 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com
Bulls • Show Prospects • Embryos Bulls sell with GE EPD’s • Show Prospects
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
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
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
1568 Bray Ridge Road Gelbvieh-Balancer Bulls & Heifers For Sale Bedford, by Private Treaty KY 40006
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
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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
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
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 • 709 Oil Fields Road • Horse Cave KYCenter 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)
American Gelbvieh Association Advertise today! 303-465-2333 | www.gelbvieh.org Contact Pat Tilghman for more
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10AM Learning • 12:30PM Show Gelbvieh-Balancer BullsClinic & Heifers Sale McIntosh by Privatefor Treaty CallFor William more information. (502) 867-3132
May 28 - May 30 CLIFFORDFriday FARMS AGJA 3459 Eastern Regional Junior Show “Run for the Roses” KY HWY 1284E
Meeting modern industry demands: • Added Fertility • Increased Efficiency • More pounds of calf weaned
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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JUDY AND RONDAL DAWSON 1156 Buzzard Roost Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-593-5136 • jrdawson22@outlook.com
ROCKING P LIVESTOCK 8308 Orangeburg Road Maysville, KY 41056 Chan: 606-584-7581 Keith: 606-584-5626 rockingplivestock@maysvilleky.net
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BRIAN & HEATHER SWAIN 3906 Pottertown Road Murray, KY 42071 • 270-293-4440 wksbswain@murray-ky.net SIMMENTAL AND SIMANGUS BULLS FOR SALE
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BILL KAISER • Shelbyville, KY • 502.639.4337
BRET AND LAURA JACKSON 859.533.3718 or 859.707.7200
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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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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 (918) 760-1550 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
1101 Driftwood Lane 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”
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”
Registered Polled Herefords
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 www.ofcfarms.com
992 Knotts Road
(859) 234-6956
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
www.beckleyherefords.com
LINEBRED VICTOR DOMINO CATTLE
Multi-Trait Selection
Calving Ease Danny Miller Milking Ability jmspolledherefords.com 4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. 270-465-6984 Knifley, KY 42753 270-465-6984 270-566-2694 Fertility Disposition
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TUCKER STOCK Tucker Stock Farms FAR
“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 “Bulls always for Sale” cell (859)533-3790
WATSON LAND & CATTLE Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords The Lowell Atwood Family
Tony & Kathy Staples
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WOLF FARM
WCN Polled Herefords
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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Buck’s Limousin Farm
“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
Breeders of the Bluegrass
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Tom & Chris Daniel
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
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
CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
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DEC 2
CPH Sale
Owensboro, KY
DEC 2
KY Hereford Inluence Sale
Stanford, KY
DEC 3
Knoll Crest Total Performance Bull Sale
Red House, VA
DEC 4
Hereford Association Autumn Harvest Fall Sale
Lexington, KY
DEC 6
Profit Thru Performance Sale
Lexington, KY
DEC 7
CPH Sale
Richmond, KY
DEC 7
CPH Sale
Guthrie, KY
DEC 8
CPH Sale
Lexington, KY
DEC 12
Kentucky Certified Hereford Influence Sale
Stanford, KY
JAN 1
18th Annual Genetic Excellence Angus Bull Sale
Cookeville, TN
9
JAN 13-14
KCA Convention & Ag Industry Trade Show
Lexington, KY
26-27
FEB 1-3
NCBA Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show
Houston, TX
15
FEB 16-19
National Farm Machinery Show
Louisville, KY
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FEB 19
Yon Family Farms Spring Sale
Ridge Spring, SC
FEB 26
Pleasant Hill Farms March Madness Bull & Heifer Sale
Bowling Green, KY
3
FEB 28
Woodall Angus 27th Annual Buyer’s Choice Bull Sale
Quality, KY
11
MARCH 4-6
Kentucky Beef Expo
Louisville, KY
MARCH 7
Stone Gate Farm Annual Sale
Flemingsburg, KY
MARCH 28
Oak Hollow First Choice Bull Sale
Smiths Grove, KY
APR 9
Branch View Angus
Hustonville, KY
APR 9
Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale
Red House, VA
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SALERS T H E
B A L A N C E D
B R E E D
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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AD INDEX Allison Charolais......................................11
REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE * FREE DELIVERY * FOUR WINDS FARM
New Castle, Kentucky
(502) 296-1044
BioZyme, Inc...........................................16 Blue Grass Stockyards.................................8 Branch View Angus...................................17 BQA..........................................................54 Burkmann Nutrition...................................10 Central Kentucky Ag Credit.........................56 Farm Credit Services................................12 Genetic Excellence Angus Bull Sale............... 9
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 VIII September 17, 2022 Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics • For info 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. 270-668-7126 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
BUSH SIMMENTALS Black Simmental and Simangus Bulls Genomic Enhanced EPDS Homozygous Black 502-750-4190 John Deere 4020 -3 to choose from Manure spreaders- 8 instock John Deere 5325 - 2 wd drive with loader John Deere 7200- cab -16 speed Esch High speed Grain Drills- 7/10/12 ft in stocl Horning Headers - ready to ship! John Deere 3975 - base unit- $30,Xxx Artex SB 600 Spreader -in stock John Deere 468 - net $14,500 John Deere 566- twine $12,000 Meyer 510 TMR mixers - In STOCK Cloverdale 500 T -TMR mixers - in Stock Stoltzfus 10 ton Litter spreader $30,000 Caterpillar 242B skid loader-$17,500 New Holland 790 choppers-@$7500 John Deere 8200 drills $5850 Gehl 8335 feeder wagon $7500 Patz 290- auger feeder wagon$8500 Artex SB 200- vertical beaterfor rental Stoltzfus lime - litter- fert cu 50 $19,500 JD 6400- loader-4wd- no cab Farmco feeder wagons-15 in stock-call John Deere 7405 -4wd -canopy -$24,750 WWW.REDBARNANDASSOCIATES.COM Charlie B. Edgington 859-608-9745
Hayes Trailer Sales...................................14 John Deere.............................................. 2 Kentucky Angus Association...................42-43 Kentucky Gelbvieh Association...................45 Kentucky Hereford Association....................48 Kentucky Salers Association.......................50 Kentucky Simmental Association..................46 KY-TN Livestock Market.............................53 Limousin Breeders of the Bluegrass..............49 Mid South Ag LLC.....................................21 Moly Mfg................................................21 NCBA Convention.....................................15 Oak Hollow...............................................5 Red Barn & Associates..............................27 Stone Gate Farms.......................................7 United Producers, Inc.................................4 Walters Buildings......................................14 Woodall Angus........................................11 Zoetis.................................................13 December • Cow Country • 51
Don’t Let “Feed Price Sticker Shock” Paralyze your Management Kevin Laurent Extension Specialist, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change” and boy have things been changing lately. Given all the negativity that seems to catch the headlines, there has been some positive changes in the cattle markets. The late summer price rise in heavy feeders is historically normal. What’s not so normal is heavy feeder prices have held their ground and, in some cases, strengthened as we have entered the fall runs. This contraseasonal move in the market is good news for beef producers, especially for folks backgrounding or preconditioning calves this fall and winter. This recent market move along with a generally favorable market outlook was a one of several areas that Dr. Kenny Burdine covered in his keynote presentation at the recent Stockmanship and Stewardship School in Bowling Green, KY. However, as good and informative as this presentation was, the one statement my good friend Kenny made that stuck with me the most was when he warned producers not to fall victim to “feed price sticker shock” when making management decisions. We all know that feed prices are higher this fall than they were this time last year. But what we need to remind ourselves is that the biology of our cows has not changed since last year, meaning that we still need to provide balanced nutrition for desired outcomes. So how do we overcome “Feed Price Sticker Shock” and avoid management paralysis? Inventory your feed resources and test your hay/forage. With current feed prices, if there was ever a time to test your hay it is this year. Many county extension offices provide this service free of charge. Once you get those results back, plug the numbers into the UK Beef Cow Forage Supplement Tool forage-supplementtool.ca.uky.edu to determine what supplement you will need. You may find that some of your poorer hay will still meet the needs of a dry cow in mid gestation. Those are the cows you just weaned. Consider closing some gates and feeding weaned dry cows hay now and saving stockpiled forage for closer to calving. Most years stockpiled fescue will test 10-12 % protein and 60-62% TDN well into February or even March. Those numbers will maintain a lactating cow with little to no supplement. Maintain body condition and supplement cows if needed. Make sure cows are in body condition score 5-6 by calving time. This means no visible backbone, hooks/hip bones or middle ribs. Supplementing hay this fall and winter and having cows in proper condition at calving will result in stronger calves at birth and higher quality colostrum. After calving, continue to meet nutritional
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needs. For spring calving herds, the February/March period can be the most challenging time to maintain body condition. Use any available stockpiled fescue and/or supplement hay diets with the proper concentrates. Don’t try and make it on hay alone. Obviously if your hay is good enough to maintain body condition you can just feed hay. But we know most of the time our hay is not sufficient to get this done. Let’s use a 30 cow herd and a decent hay that tested 9% protein and 54% TDN on a dry matter basis for an example. We know that lactating cows need a diet that is roughly 11% protein and 60% TDN to maintain condition. We plug the hay numbers into the UK Beef Cow Forage Supplement Tool and it recommends either 4 lbs of dried distillers or 5-6 lbs of 50:50 soyhull:gluten. So, what will that cost? Let’s say feed is $300 per ton. If we feed 5 lbs for 60 days (February/March) that will cost $45/cow or $1350 total. Remember how you manage prior to and after calving also affects breed back rate and the 2023 calf crop which could be the highest value calves we have sold in recent years. Proper feeding may be the difference between a 70% 2023 calf crop and a 90% 2023 calf crop. In a 30 cow herd, that could be a difference of 6 additional higher value calves to sell in the fall of 2023. The $1350 you spend on supplement this winter could reap huge dividends in 2023. Don’t abandon preconditioning and backgrounding programs. Currently price spreads between unweaned bawling calves and weaned value added calves has narrowed dramatically. Average prices for the week of 10/17/21-10/23/21 for medium and large 1-2 525-575 lb steers were $154.11 – $146.35, whereas 675 to 825 value added steers ranged from $153.13 – $151.58. With this value of gain, preconditioning and backgrounding budgets still look favorable even in the face of higher feed costs. Remember, calves need to gain to make these programs work. Feeding at 2% body weight of a 14-16% protein concentrate feed is still the best practice for the 60-90 day preconditioning programs. Recent closeouts from PVAP participants with the highest returns over expenses were the ones who put 150 lbs or more of weight gains on calves prior to sale. Finally, try and stay positive. There is lots of negativity out there so try and filter the negative and concentrate on the good. Its times like these that challenge us to do a little better and rethink some of our habits and practices. Market dynamics are good so let’s negotiate our way through these high input times so we can be there to reap the benefits of better prices and times.
T I M E L Y
T I P S
F O R
D E C E M B E R
Spring Calving Herds
General Reminders
• If you need to replace cows, consider buying bred heifers in some of the Kentucky Certified Replacement Heifer sales that are being held across the state this month.
• Have your hay supply analyzed for nutritive quality and estimate the amount of supplementation needed. Consider purchasing feed now.
• Extend grazing for as long as possible to decrease the amount of stored feed needed. • Evaluate body condition of cows. Sort thin (less than body condition score 5) cows away from the cow herd and feed to improve their condition. Two and three-year olds may need extra attention now. These cattle can use the extra feed/nutrients. • Dry cows in good condition can utilize crop residues and lower quality hay now (but don’t let them lose any more body condition). Save higher quality feed until calving time. Keep a good mineral supplement with vitamin A available.
• Take soil tests and make fertility adjustments (phosphate, potash, and lime) to your pastures. • This is a good time to freeze-brand bred yearling heifers and additions to the breeding herd. • Graze alfalfa this month after a “freeze-down” (24 degrees for a few hours). • Don’t waste your feed resources. Avoid excessive mud in the feeding area. Hay feeding areas can be constructed by putting rock on geotextile fabric. Feed those large round bales in hay “rings” to avoid waste. Concrete feeding pads could be in your long-range plans.
• Contact your herd veterinarian to schedule a pregnancy diagnosis for your cows if you have not already done so. Pregnancy diagnosis can also be accomplished using blood sampling. Several diagnostic labs will analyze the blood samples for pregnancy. Culling decisions should be made prior to winter feeding for best use of feed resources. Consider open, poor-producing, and aged cows as candidates for culling. • A postweaning feeding period will allow you to put rapid, economical gains on weaned calves, keep them through the fall “runs” and allow you to participate in Kentucky CPH-45 sales. Consider this health and marketing program which is designed for producers which are doing a good job of producing high quality feeder calves. • Replacement heifers require attention during the winter, too. Weaned heifer calves should gain at an adequate rate to attain their “target” breeding weight (2/3 of their mature weight) by May 1. Fall-Calving Herds • Continue to watch fall-calving cows. Catch up on processing of calves including identification, castration, and vaccinations. • Cows that have calved need to go to the best pastures now! Help them maintain body condition prior to breeding in December. • Vaccinate the cows while they are open and prior to the breeding season. Move cows to accumulated pasture or increase feed now. It is best to vaccinate cows 30 days before the breeding season begins. • Start the breeding season in late November or early December for calving to begin in September. If you are using AI and/or estrous synchronization, get your supplies together now and schedule your technician. Don’t forget Breeding Soundness Evaluations (BSE) on your bulls. Make final selection of replacement heifers now
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SPINACH BEEF PIE RECIPE COURTESY OF KENTUCKY CATTLEMEN’S GROUND BEEF PRODUCER ROLLING HILLS CATTLE FARM
INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef • 2 cups chopped frozen spinach, cooked and drained • 1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained • 2 cups (8 oz) shredded swiss cheese, divided • 1/3 cup onion, chopped • 2 cups biscuit mix 1/2 cup water • 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper
INSTRUCTIONS Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef and cook until brown, breaking into small pieces and drain. Stir in mushrooms, 1 1/2 cups of swiss cheese, and chopped onion to cook. Remove from heat and set aside. Mix together the biscuit mix and water to form a soft dough. Add the remaining swiss cheese and mix until blended. With well-floured hands, pat dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, spreading dough halfway up the sides. Spoon the meat mixture over dough and top with spinach. Combine eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; beat well and pour over spinach. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Yield: 8 servings
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