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Ohio Cattleman magazine (USPA: 020-968, ISSN: 1543-0588) is published six times per year: Winter issue, mailed in January; Expo preview issue, mailed in February; Spring issue, mailed in April; Summer issue, mailed in July; Early Fall issue, mailed in September; and Late Fall issue, mailed in October; for $15 a year to OCA members only. It is dedicated to reporting facts about Ohio’s cattle including marketing, production and legislative news. All editorial and advertising material is screened to meet rigid standards, but publisher assumes no responsibility for accuracy or validity of claims. All rights reserved. Circulation for the issue is 3,166.

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OCA NEWS & VIEWS

Momentum in Full Bloom

By Lindsey Hall, OCA President

As winter gives way to spring across Ohio, there’s a renewed energy in the air. Calving barns are filling, pastures are greening, and the promise of a new production year is right in front of us. Spring has always been a season of optimism in the cattle business — a time when the work of yesterday meets the opportunity of tomorrow.

That optimism feels especially warranted this year. Strong cash markets and robust consumer demand for beef reinforce the value of the product we work so hard to produce. Even as we move into the downhill side of bull sale season, the consistency and strength in seedstock prices — particularly for high-quality, performancedriven bulls — reflects the confidence producers have in the future of the industry.

Momentum was also on full display at the 2026 Ohio Beef Expo. Despite construction challenges, the event delivered in a big way, proving the resilience and commitment of Ohio’s cattlemen and women. This year’s Expo featured the sale of 320 head of purebred cattle, 521 judging contest participants, 820 junior show cattle, 117 tradeshow exhibitors, and a record-setting commercial cattle sale with more than 22,000 head consigned. Looking ahead, the new and improved fairgrounds promise to make the 2027 Expo even bigger and better.

That sense of opportunity was also echoed recently on a national stage, as President Donald Trump addressed farmers and ranchers at the White House. His remarks focused on lowering input costs, expanding access to capital through loan guarantees, and strengthening demand through biofuels and sound policy, issues that directly impact producers here in Ohio. Regardless of where you stand, it is clear that agriculture, and the role of producers, is front and center in the broader conversation about our economy and our future. At the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, we remain focused on advocacy, ensuring our members’ voices are heard on the issues that matter most. From reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens to expanding market opportunities, OCA works to turn conversations into meaningful outcomes. I encourage all members to engage with their legislators and stay involved — your voice is critical in shaping the future of Ohio beef.

As I mentioned in my previous column, our industry stands at a crossroads of balancing tradition with progress — but spring reminds us that growth is inevitable when we invest in it. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association is committed to strengthening our industry, creating value for members, and ensuring every producer has a voice.

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President • Lindsey Hall 937-763-8115, lindseycgrimes@gmail.com

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OCA Directors

Shane Riley Director At-Large Washington C.H. • Term expires 2026 740-572-2044, shane.rileywch@gmail.com

Joe Foster Director At-Large Gallipolis • Term expires 2027 740-379-2580, hjfoster25@yahoo.com

Frank Phelps Director At-Large Belle Center • Term expires 2028 937-539-1442, frankph@watchtv.net

Jaymes Maciejewski District 1 New Bavaria • Term expires 2026 309-222-0850, jaymes.maciejewski@gmail.com

Pat Waldock District 2

Bloomville • Term expires 2027 419-934-3036, plwaldock@ekova.com

John Ferguson District 3

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Tyler Humphrey District 4

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Jared Thomas District 5

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Kirsten Nickles District 6

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Joe Grubbs District 7

Kensington • Term expires 2026 330-771-0767, jgrubbs0608@gmail.com

Linde Sutherly District 8 New Carlisle • Term expires 2027 937-875-0670, linde@lindeslivestockphotos.com

Jim Rogers District 9

Logan • Term expires 2028 740-591-7311, jrogers@reedbaur.com

Austin Cole District 10 West Alexandria • Term expires 2026 937-620-6584, austin.cole31@yahoo.com

Ryan Bapst District 11

Waverly • Term expires 2027 740-835-9789, ryanbapst@gmail.com

Evan Wood • District 12

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Inspiring Days HARSH REALITIES

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

This issue is full of coverage from the recent Ohio Beef Expo. As expected, given the strong cattle markets, the Expo was a tremendous success by all accounts. During one of the review meetings, Beef Expo sale managers, who manage seedstock sales across the country, asked what OCA does post-Expo to tell the story of its outstanding success. That’s a great compliment on the strength of the breed sales. Expo veterinarians reported writing health papers on 86 head of cattle bought by out-of-state buyers in 23 different states from Maine to California!

In the months leading up to the event, the ongoing construction on the fairgrounds certainly presented the Beef Expo planning committees with some traffic flow and trailer parking challenges. But Expo volunteer leaders took the challenge head-on and developed a plan for traffic flow that prevailed over the obstacles, received extremely positive feedback and requests to continue it for 2027.

Each year these passionate and hard-working volunteers and staff leave Columbus exhausted with aching feet and records set for miles walked. I also leave the Expo feeling grateful and inspired by all the individuals that pour their hearts into making the Ohio Beef Expo successful. Thank you and Ohio’s beef industry thanks you!

That same feeling of inspiration was present in abundance at Ohio State’s recent CFAES State of the College program. I’m fortunate, due in part to OCA’s ongoing partnerships, to be better informed than most alumni and stakeholders. Yet as I heard the many inspiring stories, I still left the State of the College event with a renewed sense of pride and inspiration for the college and their outstanding work to further the land grant mission. You can still watch the complete CFAES State of the College video here: go.osu.edu/cfaes_soc.

As we travel the state this spring, groundwork is still sporadic with the roller-coaster of weather Ohio has experienced in recent weeks. Baby calves are prevalent in nearly every pasture. And in my opinion, cows and newborn calves are still one of my favorites and most inspiring scenes as you consider the promise for the future each new calf holds. Until next time, wishing your family a safe and productive spring.

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Preaching to the Choir

By Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension

Mark Twain is quoted as saying, “In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours”. I’m not sure if there is any better way to describe the roller coaster start to the spring season we have had thus far.

Beef Expo is behind us and as expected, the overall sentiment is that it is a good time to be in the cow-calf business. Seedstock and the lot loads of feeder cattle that I watched sell at Expo, all sold very well. That continues to be the case across the country as we are now in the heat of bull buying season and the grass is not only green but trying to grow after the recent influx of moisture across most of the state.

Spring calving is also in full swing, which means that it is never too late to plan for the rest of the production year. Sometimes, writing these good production practice/ planning ahead type articles is like preaching to the choir. That said, the public speaking professor at OSU always said most people have to hear things three times for it to stick, therefore, “tell ‘em, tell ‘em what you told ‘em, and tell ‘em again”.

Many different people have said over time that owning cows in Eastern and Southern Ohio was a byproduct of land ownership. Not today. Cows are a profit center and should be treated as such. Once

again, probably preaching to the choir.

Prevent the preventable. While weather and the markets are out of our control. As producers we can do things to prevent production losses. Given the value of cattle today, health practices such as breeding soundness exams, vaccinations, forage testing, and preconditioning calves has never been cheaper. Every cow that is open, every sick calf, and every pound not gained prior to marketing calves this fall will decrease revenue.

With high replacement and feeder cattle prices, the conversation about holding over open cows has been discussed more than ever during Extension meetings. While it may be tempting to hold over a young cow if open or if it has lost a calf, the general recommendation remains the same. Fire her and send her to town. Not only has that cow failed at her only job, she herself is worth more as beef than she has ever been.

Manage risk. If buying cattle to background or feed, one should estimate margins before purchasing cattle. The ability to predict cattle performance and lock in margins while knowing cost of production is crucial. That is how cattle feeders can justify some of the prices we have seen for day old Holstein and beef on dairy calves. Also keep in mind production costs continue to

rise. Fuel and fertilizer have increased in price significantly since the start of military operations in Iran. Major global events cause volatility, if not in beef prices, in input costs.

Livestock Risk Protection remains a valuable tool in the toolbox to mitigate risk. The ability to lock in a price floor is key. Contracting fed cattle in lot loads offers protection as well.

Market fundamentals show that this cattle market should be good for the foreseeable future. Cattle supply is still short, and the Drought Monitor continues to show severe drought in the west. Demand is strong, driven largely by the quality eating experience beef provides. So far in 2026, cattle are grading at 14% prime. Even though price margins between beef and competitive proteins have widened, we have yet to hit a price point where the consumer has pushed back at the retail counter.

Unless something out of our control causes the economy to go haywire, this cattle cycle looks to be at worst, plateaued for an extended period of time. I look forward to getting cattle turned out on pasture and capitalizing on the amazing capabilities of the ruminant animal. Before we know it, summer will be here and the hay fields will be calling.

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Winter Evaluation

Jordan Penrose, Ohio State University Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Morgan County

When is a better time to talk about winter evaluation for the farm? Right now, after the winter, or later on in the year? I would like to think that everyone reading this just said to themselves right now. If you are unsure of why right now is the best time, that is because you have the needed time to plan, and this past winter is still fresh in your mind. I realize some of you may be busy right now with calving or are getting ready for the upcoming growing season.

But with things still fresh in your minds from this past winter, the problems are easier to remember. Planning takes time, and what you may need to do could take some time as well, especially if some repairs are involved. Also, if you were to delay and work on things later, that could lead to repeating some of the same issues from last year. By planning now, it can help ensure that time and resources are not as limited as they could be later on. If you’re unsure of where to start evaluating, some good places to look at are your infrastructure, livestock management, and feeding and nutrition.

Infrastructure

needed it? Did you have a hard time accessing areas that you needed to get to when it was really cold or when it was muddy? We had a couple of high wind events that may have caused damage. These are some things that you could look back on and see what went wrong for you, or even what actually went right for you as well.

Livestock management

Looking at infrastructure right now might be a two-for-one deal because you also might be checking pastures and getting ready to start grazing season. But focusing on the winter part of evaluation, some things that you could be looking at are water systems, buildings, feeding areas, and overall access. We didn’t have time in January and February, when it got really cold. Did anything freeze up on you, or not work in the cold? Did animals have adequate shelter when they

When it comes to livestock management, I bet this is one thing that you evaluate all the time or should be evaluating all the time. A lot of your management is going to depend on what time of year you are calving, because a cow’s needs are different throughout different parts of the year. You are also going to manage your cows differently from your replacement heifers, or if you’re finishing out some steers. Some other things that you could be looking at as well is the body condition of your cows going into spring and maybe write down what body condition score each one has. Doing this can help you better monitor your cattle and maybe help you catch something if one cow has a dramatic change compared to the rest of the herd. Another thing that you should be looking at from this past winter is, were there any health issues that came up? Livestock management is a crucial part of any operation that has animals, and reflection can help you improve your operation.

Feeding and nutrition

Feeding and nutrition are among the most important things to look at, if not the most important. If you typically have your calves in late winter or the first part of spring,

you are in the time when your cows need their greatest requirements because they are calving, producing milk, and getting ready for rebreeding. So, you’ve got to be making sure you’re hitting all the requirements for that cow to do all of that. If you are still feeding hay, is that hay meeting the nutritional need for that cow? If you just said yes to that question, did you test hay to see what the quality of it was? A lot of hay samples that we tested last August in an extension hay quality project did not meet the needs of cows during this time. During winter, what did you do to prepare for calving? Also, you can look back and see what the feed usage was like, was there any waste, did you have to supplement any?

When you are taking this time to evaluate this past winter, keep in mind that it will only matter if you record it somewhere. That could be as simple as writing it down in a notebook, in your phone notes, or a system that works for you and your farm. Write it down somewhere so that you can revisit. Winter evaluation is not just about winter; it’s about year-round efficiency to help you improve, because decisions made now can influence the rest of the year and possibly spread out your workload. Before spring and summer work takes over, take some time and write down what happened, and what went right and wrong. These small steps can help make next winter better, more efficient, and less stressful.

Harr helps build a Future for her family’s Hereford operation

KEAYLA HARR

YOUNG CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

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After high school, Keayla Harr was determined to learn as much as she could about the cattle industry. At the time she was living on a first generation Hereford farm in Jeromesville in Ashland County. She decided to head out West to “true cow country” to see how the cattle industry operates in different environments.

“It was very eye-opening,” she said. “You never take having lots of water for granted like we do in Ohio.”

Keayla attended Casper College in Wyoming and later Kansas State University where she decided to change her focus from ruminant nutrition to meat science. That decision was driven by her experiences while on the collegiate meat judging team. She recognized the need for more ag professionals to understand meat production from “time of conception to plate.”

After receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees in meat science, Keayla’s thirst to learn more was still strong, and she continued her education, earning a PhD in meat science with a research focus on meat color and beef quality. After that, she was ready for a break from the rigors of graduate school and headed home to help

out on the family farm. She brought along with her the educational skills that she’d gained over the years.

“The ability to analyze data, read through scientific articles and synthesize information … those skills won’t fade anytime soon and have been helpful,” she said.

Shortly after Keayla returned home, she was asked to join E.R. Boliantz Co., a nearby meatpacking company where her father used to work and continues to help out as needed.

“Bob (Boliantz) knew I’d finished my PhD and was back in the area and asked if I wanted a job. I wasn’t really looking but thought I’d come in and try it, and it’s been truly awesome. He’s a great person to work with and I get to put my meat science skills to work in a different way than I had envisioned,” she said.

At Boliantz, Keayla does a variety of jobs including sorting fat cattle and tagging carcasses as well as interacting with customers who are curious about where their meat comes from and how the cattle are raised. That type of consumer connection is vital for local businesses like Boliantz and the cattle industry, she said.

Keayla puts in long hours at work and the family Hereford seedstock operation, J & L Cattle Services run by her parents, Jeff and Lou Ellen. “It’s very much a family operation. Everyone has to pull their weight,” she said.

J & L Cattle calves out about 100 cows each year during the spring and fall. The operation also keeps about 40 replacement heifers and custom raises about 100 heifers. The cattle are marketed via a production sale, private treaty, at the Ohio Beef Expo, through Boliantz or as freezer beef to local customers.

“We’ve learned over the years that to be successful, we need to be diversified,” Keayla said, noting that the family also grows hay and row crops.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of J & L Cattle and the family plans to start having its production sale every year instead of every other year. The sale is on the second Saturday in October and typically draws 200-300 people from more than a dozen states and Canada.

“About half of the lots are our own and many of the buyers are long-time friends. It’s really

rewarding to see them come back and how we’re selling cattle that really work for them,” Keayla said.

When discussing goals for the family farm, Keayla said shortterm ones are to purchase land and continue to grow the cow herd and that long-term is for J & L Cattle to be a trusted source of Hereford cattle across the eastern United States. Another goal is for her to be a mentor like so many were for her when she was involved with 4-H, FFA and the National Junior Hereford Association. Being involved with those organizations opened doors as well as helped pay for college through scholarships.

“I was extremely fortunate to grow up in this business,” she said. “When you have the opportunity to be involved and give back, it’s critically important. I want to see this around for the next generation.”

Her appreciation for the cattle industry runs deep, rooted in memories of long days and creative problem solving on the farm. “There were a lot of times growing up that we did things we don’t do anymore,” she said, recalling summers spent hauling cattle to shows across the country. “We took

cattle because that’s what it took to pay the bills.” She remembers hauling steers to junior nationals, knowing the animals would later be harvested and sold to help cover travel costs, along with early mornings making square bales for hay sales to keep cash flowing.

“Certainly how hard Mom and Dad have worked makes me appreciate what we have. It makes me work as hard as I can to make sure it’s still there for my lifetime,” she said.

At age 29, Keayla is already looking ahead at the future for the family farm and her career. She recently received OCA’s Young Cattleman of the Year award, which she described as surprising and humbling. She immediately thought of everyone who has supported her over the years.

“I think a lot of it boils down to being lucky enough to have really good people around you that push you to do good things and be better every day. It’s the people who make this business so much fun. I’m so appreciative of having parents who raised me in this industry and all the opportunities I’ve had along the way. I’m incredibly blessed.”

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The 2025-26 BEST season will come to a close on May 2 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus and all BEST participants and their families are encouraged to attend and join in the celebration.

Awards will be presented for Breed Divisions, Buckeye Breeders Series Divisions, Bred and Owned, Overall Heifers and Market Animals, Showmanship and more. Other opportunities of recognition include photography contests, scholarships, etc.

New Jr. BEST representatives will be announced and retiring reps will be recognized.

Those nominated for Character Trait awards will be announced and awarded thanks to OCA’s partnership with Weaver Livestock

Thanks to sponsors like M.H. EBY, Weaver Livestock and Ag-Pro, there

will be many exciting drawings and giveaways for participants throughout the evening.

Just like last year, there will be two EBY trailer drawings.The winner of both drawings will take home a livestock trailer to use for the year. The first trailer drawing is for all BEST participants, and the second drawing will be exclusively for Buckeye Breeder’s Series (BBS) participants.

In addition to the BBS trailer, there will be a drawing just for BBS breeders. The winner will take home a John Deere Gator from Ag-Pro for the year.

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2026 EXPO RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

The 38th Ohio Beef Expo was held March 19-22 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), is the premier event for Ohio’s beef industry covering many facets of the beef world with seedstock shows and sales, a trade show, a competitive junior show and much more all in one place.

The Expo kicked off Thursday with the Judging contest. It was cohosted with the Ohio State University’s (OSU) collegiate and ATI junior collegiate Livestock Judging Teams and included over 550 youth participants from Ohio and surrounding states judging six classes of cattle, answering questions and evaluating breed data sheets.

The full trade show opened at 12 noon on Thursday featuring many exhibitors selling everything from cattle chutes to farm insurance. Following the opening of the trade show was The Social event where producers and industry affiliates gathered to network and participate in OCA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) auction where over $10,000 was raised. Music was provided by acoustic duo Dalton and Delaney.

Most of the breeds hosted shows or parades on Friday to display cattle being sold in the sales. The Genetic Pathway, located in the Hubbard Feeds Breeds Barn, showcased the industry’s most popular sires and donor prospects on display throughout the weekend.

Friday was also host to the annual online Feeder Cattle Sale hosted by LiveAg and sponsored by United Producers, Inc. that offered consignments of uniform packages of feeder cattle sold off the farm. This year’s sale included 23,000 head of steers, heifers and beef on dairy cattle.

The seven breed sales flourished this year with a combined total of 284 live lots sold at an average of $6,121 and a total gross sales of $1,738,250.

The Junior Show included over 860 entries. Showmanship was held Friday, followed by the Market Animal show on Saturday and the Heifer show on Sunday. Junior Showmanship was judged by Carly Wesner-Riley, IL and Mari Crandell, IL. Market Animals were evaluated by Brent Cromwell, TX and the Heifer show judge was Brady Jensen, KS. Additionally, Jensen judged the Buckeye Breeders Series (BBS) market animal ring and Cromwell judged the BBS heifer ring.

Three recipients were honored with the Friend of the Expo Award for their dedication and contributions to the Expo’s success over the years. John Ferguson, Ferguson Cattle Company, Jefferson, Ohio; Sullivan Supply and Weaver Livestock received the 2026 honors for serving the Ohio Beef Expo for over a decade.

Sale and show results are at www.ohiobeefexpo.com along with a complete list of the event’s sponsors.

THE EXPO SOCIAL

On the opening night of the Ohio Beef Expo The Social event was held at the Ohio Beef Expo Center in the sale ring.

OCA members, trade show exhibitors, breed sale consignors gathered to socialize and enjoy live music from the acoustic duo, Dalton & Delaney. The Social included a Political Action Committee (PAC) auction to raise money to assist political candidates who support agriculture and 0hio’s beef industry.

Thanks to the many donors and buyers of this year’s PAC auction.

CJ Brown “Purple Pasture” Print donated by AgCredit Buyer: Senator Michelle Reynolds

Wahl Clippers donated by Wahl Clippers

Buyer: HerdPro- Shane Geer & RMG Cattle

NCBA Branded Items donated by NCBA Buyer: Steve Adelman

CJ Brown “Blazes of the Buckeye” Print & Matching Set of Whiskey Glasses & Wine donated by CJ Brown

Buyer: Becky Reed

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Buyer: Senator Michelle Reynolds

OCA Logo Wooden High Top Table & Pedestal

Buyer: Jack Adelman

CJ Brown “ Pride of the Pasture” Print donated by AgCredit Buyer: LiveAg

Sioux Steel Co. Mineral Feeder donated by: WM E. Fagaly & Son

Buyer: Ferguson Cattle Company

Set of Cattle Stablizer Bars donated by Ferguson Cattle Company & Foremasters

Buyer: Steve Adelman

Apple Blossom Time Print donated by American Angus Association

Buyer: D & J Sales & Service - Don Jones

Hanging Feeder & Supplies donated by Straight A’s Buyer: Becky Reed

Wooden Cow Wall Decor, Ohio Beef Expo Sweatshirt & Chocolates donated by Saltwell Western Wear

Buyer: HerdPro - Shane Geer

Four Seasons Barn Siding Frame

Buyer: LiveAg

Henry American Cattleman Tribute Edition 30-30 Rifle donated by Henry Repeating Arms

Buyer: Steve Adelman

Buckeye Limited Edition Kettle Grill donated by AgCredit

Buyer: Tim & Elizabeth Harsh

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2026 EXPO AWARDS

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New this year, three recipients were awarded with scholarships courtesy of Saltwell Western Store at this year’s Expo. Saltwell Western Store is the official provider of Ohio Beef Expo apparel in the Trade Show each year. Jay and Sally Puzacke, owners, donate a percentage of sales generated from the official line of clothing sold to be used for scholarships granted through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation.

This year $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Paige Gehret, Darke County; Sadie Moore, Fairfield County and Wyatt Osborn, Highland County

FRIEND OF THE EXPO AWARDS

Each year, OCA choses a deserving individual to honor with the Friend of the Expo award. This year’s award was presented to Ferguson Cattle Company, Sullivan Supply, Weaver Livestock for their time and many contributions to the Expo’s success over the years.

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JUNIOR SHOW BROADCAST

SPONSOR

Linde’s Livestock Photos

YOUTH BQA SPONSOR

Wood County Beef Producers

JUDGING CONTEST SPONSOR

Saltwell Western Store

Rowe Nutriton

CATTLEMEN’S LEARNING CENTER

First Defense Calf Health

VOLUNTEER NAME TAGS

D&J Sales and Service Inc.

COWBOY HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS

Kent Feeds

MH EBY Inc/ EBY Trailers

PRIME GENERAL SPONSOR

Heartland Feed Services

K Buildings

Mercer County Cattleman’s

CHOICE GENERAL SPONSORS

Advanced Ag Products, LLC

Corteva Agriscience Range & Pasture

Walnut Hill Feeds

Williams County Beef Producers

SELECT GENERAL SPONSORS

HerdPro

Reinecker Ag, LLC

JUNIOR SHOW PLATINUM SPONSORS

Granville Milling Co

Griswold Genetics

Heartland Feed Services

Orchard View Farm

COLISEUM TIE RAIL SPONSOR

Barbour Cattle

Linde’s Livestock Photos

Pugh Central Station

SC Online Sales

JUNIOR SHOW GOLD SPONSORS

Benchmark Graphic Co

Goettemoeller Show Cattle

Henry County Cattlemen’s Association

JS Simmentals

PBS Animal Health

Rodgers Cattle Co.

Schaeffer Show Cattle

ShowTime Premium Feeds & ShowTime Cattle Co.

Umbarger Show Feeds

Vanhove Cattle

JUNIOR SHOW SILVER SPONSORS

Boviteq

Buckeye Border Embryo Transfer

HFS Angus - Tim & Elizabeth Harsh

HerdPro

Johnny Regula

Lorain County Farm Bureau

Miller Family Show Cattle

Morrow County Farm Bureau

Ohio CattleWomen

Reinecker Ag, LLC

Vytelle

JUNIOR SHOW BRONZE SPONSORS

CJ Brown Studios

Highland Livestock Supply Ltd

Logan County Cattle Association

Stark County Qaulity 4-H Beef Club

JUNIOR SHOW BREED SPONSOR

Angus Mazey Show Stock

Charolais

Lehman Show Cattle

Chianina

Winegardner / KIingaman Show Cattle

Low % Chianina

Winegardner/ KIingaman Show Cattle

ChiAngus

Winegardner / KIingaman Show Cattle

Hereford

Buckeye Hereford Association

Maine-Anjou

Ohio Junior Maine Association

MaineAngus

Ohio Junior Maine Association

Simmental

Ohio Simmental Association

Limousin/Limousin - Flex

Ohio Limousin Association

Crossbred Steer - Division III

Bailey Show Cattle

Market Heifer

Fennig Show Cattle

GENERAL SALE RING BANNER

SPONSORS

4 Wiley Farm

CBG Agri Finanical Services Inc.

Hubbard Feeds/ Crystalyx

Sweeney Cattle

SALE RING SHAVINGS

SPONSOR

Rafeld Farms Trucking

BEST PROGRAM

SPONSORING PARTNERS

AgPro

Bob Evans Farms

Boyert Show Cattle

Diamond T Land & Cattle

Dickson Cattle Co

Folks Printing

Jones Show Cattle

M.H. EBY

Performance Training Solutions

RD Jones Excavating

Ricer Equipment

Robbins Show Steers

Shepard Cattle Company

Six R Farms

Sullivan Supply

Weaver Livestock

JUDGING CONTEST RESULTS

OVERALL TEAM RESULTS

HIGH JUNIOR TEAM

Stark County Juniors

Harper Motts, Geno Milano, Coy Ellington, Carlene Briestensky

HIGH SENIOR TEAM

Is Tomorrow Friday?

Logan Bowcott, Jorja Morgan, Josie Taylor, Nora Watterson

OVERALL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

BEGINNER

Champion Overall Individual: Sammi Haley, Ashland County

Res. Champion Overall Individual: Reese McClure, Marion County

Third Overall Individual: Allison Horst, Darke County

Fourth Overall Individual: Tyson Arnett, Richland County

Fifth Overall Individual: Jayse Flax, Clark County

Sixth Overall Individual: Foster Watterson, West Virginia

Seventh Overall Individual: Lola McCormick, Warren County

Eighth Overall Individual: Bellamy Ellington, Marion County

Ninth Overall Individual: Burley Mussard, Knox County

Tenth Overall Individual: Charley Haley, Ashland County

SECOND JUNIOR TEAM

Ashland 4-H Jr Green

Claire Atterholt, Natalie Atterholt, Brody Bolen, Ella Grimwood

SECOND SENIOR TEAM

Sheridan FFA

Lillian Finck, Gus Montgomery, Ben Pontious, Ella Reed

JUNIOR

Champion Overall Individual: Nora Watterson, West Virginia

Res. Champion Overall Individual: Annaleigh Pohlman, Allen County

Third Overall Individual: Harper Motts, Stark County

Fourth Overall Individual: Geno Milano, Stark County

Fifth Overall Individual: Claire Atterholt, Ashland County

Sixth Overall Individual: Brody Bolen, Ashland County

Seventh Overall Individual: Colton Fannin, Fayette County

Eighth Overall Individual: Natalie Atterholt, Ashland County

Ninth Overall Individual: Cohen Butts, Fayette County

Tenth Overall Individual: Lyle Shore, Marion County

THIRD JUNIOR TEAM

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Buckeye Mixed

Annaleigh Pohlman, Avery Flax, Grace Tarbert

THIRD SENIOR TEAM

The Ring Rulers

Avery Barhorst, Marshall Capps, Rory Mack, Jay Wildermuth

FOURTH JUNIOR TEAM

Ashland 4-H Purple

Kalli Atterholt, Kennedy Hagenbaugh, Danner White

FOURTH SENIOR TEAM

Marion County Blue Logan Isler, Easton McClure, Britton Pottkotter, Syndey Stirm

Champion Overall Individual: Landon Martin, Seneca County

Res. Champion Overall Individual: Ruger White, Ashland County

Third Overall Individual: Haylie Kovach, Crawford County

Fourth Overall Individual: Brady Evans, Tuscarawas County

Fifth Overall Individual: Elawna Mohler, Perry County

Sixth Overall Individual: Maci Atterholt, Ashland County

Seventh Overall Individual: Jorja Morgan, Gallia County

Eighth Overall Individual: Landon Moore, Fairfield County

Ninth Overall Individual: Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County

Tenth Overall Individual: Avery Barhorst, Shelby County

FIFTH JUNIOR TEAM

Crawford County 4-H Bailey Brause, Avery Stirm, Harper Horning, Jordan Hartschuh

FIFTH SENIOR TEAM

Seneca East FFA Izzy Chaffee, Brett Martin, Landon Martin, Aubrey Ritzler

SENIOR

Champion Overall Individual: Sophie Randolph, Putnam County

Res. Champion Overall Individual: Gus Montgomery, Licking County

Third Overall Individual: Baylee Hall, Jackson County

Fourth Overall Individual: Garrett Harrison, Wood County

Fifth Overall Individual: Taylor Poff, Geauga County

Sixth Overall Individual: Derrin Myers, Lucas County

Seventh Overall Individual: Madelyn Good, Sandusky County

Eighth Overall Individual: Addison Flynn, Lorain County

Ninth Overall Individual: Emma Helsinger, Miami County

Tenth Overall Individual: Sydney Stirm, Marion County

BREED SHOW CHAMPIONS

MINIATURE HEREFORD

Judge: Aaron Arnett - Galion, Ohio

MURRAY GREY

Judge: Luke Vogel - Slipper Rock, Pennsylvania

Managed by: Breeders World

Auctioneer: Darby Walton

Windham, Maine

Consignor: New England Beef, Billerica, Massachusetts

Lot 8 - HFS Pride 419

HEREFORD

MAINE -ANJOU

Managed by: PrimeTime

Agrimarketing Network Inc

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

$58,000 for 50%

Buyer: Rogers Cattle, Searsboro, Iowa

Consignor: Schaeffer Tice and Tolle, Taylorsville, Kentucky

Buyer: March Family, Ashtabula, Ohio Consignor: Jones Cattle Co, Chaplin, Illinois

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt MINI HEREFORD

Managed by: Breeders World

Auctioneer: Darby Walton

SHORTHORN

Managed by: Aegerter Marketing Services

Managed by: DP Sales Management, LLC

Auctioneer: Ron Kreis

JUNIOR SHOW RESULTS

ABERDEEN ANGUS

SHOWMANSHIP

Judge: Maria Crandell - Paris, IL & Carley Wesner - Riley - Ciaco, IL

BEGINNER

Champion – Karson Butcher, Knox County

Reserve – Dwight Hamilton, Highland County

3rd – Reed Miller, Wood County

4th – Kiera Moore, Ottawa County

5th – Jernee Bostic, Belmont County

6th – Elyse Fennig, Mercer County

7th – Josie Briceland, Columbiana County

8th – Adaline Dickason, Hocking County

9th – Lynnlee Peters, Tuscarawas County

10th – Gabriella Habig, Monroe County

JUNIOR

Champion – Kinsley Moore, Ottawa County Reserve – D’lelah Laber, Highland County

3rd – Bristol Bates, Muskingum County

4th – Rylee Mullen, Coshocton County

5th – Cohen Butts, Fayette County

6th – Avery Heimerl, Licking County

7th – Madison Fisher, Perry County

8th – Blake Osborn, Highland County

9th – Josie Bowcott, Gallia County

10th – Taytum Skinner, Washington County

INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

Champion – Brianna Foxx, Highland County

Reserve – Landon Moore, Fairfield County

3rd – Kolten Greenhorn, Greene County

4th – Stella Koehler, Fairfield County

5th – Brayden Cummings, Highland County

6th – Jocelyn Belleville, Wood County

7th – Josie Taylor, Gallia County

8th – Hailey Cornett, Highland County

9th – Corynee Kinney, Huron County

10th – Lydia Smith, Fairfield County

Champion – Briley Ashcraft, Athens County Reserve – Journey Reichley, Perry County

3rd – Beau Johnson, Gallia County

4th – Delaney Chester, Warren County

5th – Essie McGuire, Champaign County

6th – Blake Herdman, Highland County

7th – Maci Runkle, Champaign County

8th – Taylor Poff, Geauga County

9th – Cooper Hetrick, Sandusky County

10th – Karissa Treadway, Warren County

2026 S

MARKET ANIMALS TOP 10

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL

RESERVE CHAMPION

MARKET ANIMAL

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

CROSSBRED CHAMPIONS

BUCKEYE BREEDERS SERIES STEER TOP 5

Judge: Brady Jensen - Courtland, KS

GRAND CHAMPION BBS STEER

RESERVE CHAMPION BBS STEER

BBS DIVISION CHAMPIONS

2026 S

BREEDING HEIFERS TOP 10

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER

Lillian Owen - Williams County

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

BUCKEYE BREEDERS SERIES HEIFER

Judge: Brent Cromwell - Abbott, TX

GRAND CHAMPION BBS HEIFER

RESERVE CHAMPION BBS HEIFER

BBS DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Champion BBS ShorthornPlus Heifer

Evelyn Koehler - Fairfield County

Bred by: 7G Farms - Newark

Reserve BBS ShorthornPlus Heifer

Gavin Ridenour - Hardin County

Bred by: LEB Show Cattle - Frederick

Champion BBS AOB Heifer

Andrew Zimmerman - Licking County

Bred by: Dillon Red Genetics - Newark

Champion BBS Purebred Simmental Heifer

Liam Benyon - Muskingum County

Bred by: Woodard Cattle Co. - Cambridge

Reserve BBS Purebred Simmental Heifer

Annabelle Berry - Licking County

Bred by: Watson Family Show Cattle - Urbana

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SUPPORT THE 2026 OHIO STATE FAIR beef shows

The Buckeye Beef Boosters committee invites you to support Ohio’s finest junior beef exhibitors through the inaugural Ohio State Fair Beef Barn Booster Sale. The Ohio State Fair Junior Beef Show is one of the premier youth livestock events in the state, and this online sponsorship auction aims to enhance the exhibitor experience through improved awards, showmanship recognition, live broadcast support, exhibitor activities, and future scholarships. Sponsorships also provide valuable brand visibility throughout the event. The auction closes April 30, and supporters are encouraged to browse the available lots and consider investing in the next generation of Ohio agricultural leaders.

available sponsorship Opportunities:

• Broadcast Sponsorship for Showmanship, Market Show, Heifer Show, & Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show

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• Make-Up Ring Banners

• Award Banners & Buckles

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Singles

Scratcher assembly available without stand, or on a stand with 1, 2 or 3 scratcher assemblies. The Easy Way Scratcher also comes with or without 3’ Walk-Way Oiler.

A durable, low maintenance oiler that fits directly into your cattle’s path for automatic, consistent fly & parasite control.  Built tough for pasture or lot use, it keeps your herd protected with minimal effort.

THE BEEF CHECKOFF

PRIVATE TREATY SALES CHECKOFF INVESTMENT FORM

Seller’s

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Allied Industry Council is a business partnership that supports educational efforts and leadership opportunities for cattlemen to advance Ohio’s beef cattle industry.

AgCredit

David White 419-435-7758 www.agcredit.net

Ag-Pro

Ben Butcher 740-653-6951

Caleb Sullivan 614-874-6620 www.agprocompanies.com

Baird Private Wealth Management

Patrick Saunders 740-446-2000 www.patricksaundersfc.com

Boviteq

Shantille Campbell 402-239-2833 www.boviteq.com

Born Partners

Dan Born 440-653-0319 www.bornpartnersoh.com

Central Life Sciences

Kenley Zuga 330-465-9225 www.centrallifesciences.com

CLA - Clifton Larson Allen, LLP

Bill Scott 419-213-5265

Travis Reamsnyder 419-213-5265 www.claconnect.com

Cornerstone Veterinary Services, LLC

Amgad Riad 567-510-4340 www.mycsvets.com

Corteva AgriScience

Rachel Walker 270-995-9541 www.rangeandpasture.com

D&J Sales and Services

Jon Jones 740-391-1246 www.djsalesandservice.com

DHI Cooperativew Inc.

Brain Winters 1-800-dhi-coop

Tim Pye 912-682-9798 www.dhicoop.com

Elanco Animal Health

Jon Sweeney 515-249-2926

Jim Stefanak 330-298-8113 www.elanco.com

Farm Credit Mid-America

Scott LaGuire 419-733-9796

David Sanders 740-335-3306

Bob Siegel 614-361-6056 www.e-farmcredit.com

Farm Science Review

Nick Zachrich 614-514-9577

Ali Friesen 614-292-4278 fsr.osu.edu

Ferguson Cattle Co/ Formasters

John Ferguson 440-748-0782

Lindsey Rowland 440-478-0503

Ryan Rowland 440-226-4018

www.fergusonshowcattle.com www.formaster.com

Four Star Veterinary Service

Taylor Engle 419-305-7494

Bryant Chapman 419-953-4523

Trey Gellert 419-953-4523

www.4starvets.com\

Gerber & Sons Inc.

Derek Booth 330-893-2348

Russ Sprague 570-875-8629

www.gerberandsons.com

Harold’s Equipment

Marcus Miller 330-893-2348

Kenny Kuhns 740-463-0900 www.haroldsequipment.com

Heartland Bank

Matthew Bucklew 614-475-7024

www.heartland.bank

Heartland Feed Services

St Anthony 419-942-1148

Celina 419-586-7443

St Henry 419-578-2348

Minister 419-628-2367

www.heartlandfeedservices.com

Heritage Cooperative

Christopher Hess 614-359-7192

www.heritagecooperative.com

Highland Livestock Supply Ltd.

Curt & Allison Hively

330-457-2033

www.highlandlivestocksupply.com

Hubbard Feeds

Jordon Gilbert 937-670-4231

Mick Shaefer 815-763-0730 www.hubbardfeeds.com

ICAP Crop Insurance

Lindsey Hall 937-763-8115

Joanie Grimes 937-763-1198

www.icapcrop.com/

J-Star Equipment

Bradley Fennewald 567-203-7998

www.jstarequipment.com

Kalmbach Feeds

Jeff Neal 419-356-0128

Kyle Nickles 419-294-3838

Cheryl Miller 419-294-3838 www.kalmbachfeeds.com

Kent Nutrition Group

Patrick Barker 513-315-3833 www.kentfeeds.com

M.H. Eby Inc./Eby Trailers

Kirk Swensen 614-879-6901

Steve Rittenhouse 614-879-6901

JR Kaverman 740-956-0623 www.mheby.com

McArthur Lumber & Post

Chris Caudill 740-596-2551 www.totalfarmandfence.com

Merck Animal Health

Seth Clark 330-465-2728

Dave McElhaney 724-494-6199 www.merck-animal-health-usa.com

Murphy Tractor

Eric Bischoff 614-876-1141

Brent Chauvin 937-898-4198 www.murphytractor.com

Nationwide Insurance

Shawnda Vega 614-329-4500 www.farmagentfinder.com

Nexus Marketing

Pat Lampert 419-953-0546

Chad Leffel 567-204-7846

Holly Fleck 419-953-2295 www.nexusag.org

Ohio CAT

Linda Meier 614-851-3629 www.ohiocat.com

Ohio Angus Association

Jacy Bapst 740-648-6531 www.ohioangus.org

Ohio Penal Industry

Robert Caplinger 614-531-8291 www.opi.ohio.gov

OSU Large Animal Services

Eric Gordon 937-642-2936

Kevin Jacque 937-642-2936

Shaw Perrin 937-642-2936

Kristin Smith 937-642-2936

Alissa Wilhelm 937-642-2936 www.vmc.vet.osu.edu

Pasture Management

Matthew Whitt 800-230-0024 www.pasturemgmt.com

Patriot Truck & Trailer Solutions

Virgil Jennings 800-860-3744

Dave Bishop 800-860-3744

Keith Montgomery 800-860-3744

Duane Wilson 800-860-3744

Tessa Briggs 800-860-3744 www.mcguirewholesale.com

PBS Animal Health

Lisa Lautzenheiser 330-834-2009

Kevin Warrene 800-321-0235

www.pbsanimalhealth.com

Performance Livestock Analytics

Macayla Christopher 507-517-0088

Emma Homan 419-953-2133

www.performancelivestockanalytics.com

Pik Rite

Paul Novack 570-523-8174

Seth Ziegler 570-523-8174

Dave Gearhart 570-523-8174

Zack Peachy 570-523-8174

www.pikrite.com

Priefert Ranch Equipment

Steve Campbell 903-434-8973

Nate Aguredakes 330-868-1181

www.priefert.com

Purina Animal Nutrition

Patrick Gunn 317-967-4345

Cy Prettyman 470-360-5538

Kira Morgan 812-480-2715

David Newsom 317-677-5799

Kylie Ewing Crisler 620-330-7047

Doug Phillips www.purinamills.com

Quality Liquid Feeds

Joe Foster 614-560-5228 www.qlf.com

RES Auctions

Andy White 419-651-2152

Jake White 419-685-3961

Drew Turner 330-307-0267

Seth Andrews 330-466-5471 www.res.bid

Reed & Baur Insurance Agency

Jim & Paula Rogers 866-593-6688 www.reedbaurinsurance.com

Richfield Industries

Tom Campbell 810-516-7779 www.richind.com

Rodoc Leasing & Sales

Roger Miller 419-692-5881

Braytan Kruse 419-394-4408

Tony Rieman 419-348-0644

Abby Snyder 937-869-9712

Bryan Hoersten 937-503-7979 www.rodoc.com

Sakura Wagyu Farms

Tori Grafton 614-809-1089

Chad Adams 402-533-2030

Lawrence Adams 402-440-0924

Francis Pang 330-323-0960

David Sahr 740-817-3261 www.sakurawagyufarms.com

Saltwell Western Store

Sally Puzacke 330-343-0388 www.saltwellwesternstore.com

Sedgwick

Tony Sharrock 614-376-5450

David Deyo 614-376-5401 www.sedgwickcms.com

Select Sires Member Co-op

Rachael Billups 937-527-5230

Kevin Hinds 614-878-5333

Jim Ray 614-205-7176

Julie Zeigler 614-878-5333 www.cobaselect.com

ST Genetics

Aaron Arnett 614-947-9931

Patterson Freeman 731-499-2652 www.stgen.com

Straight A’s

Nikki McCarty 330-868-1182

Nate Aguredakes 330-868-1182 www.ranchcity.com

The Wendt Group

Kevin Wendt 419-566-1599

Kasey Smith 740-505-8845

Keagan Nicole 937-594-8146

Tyler Wilt 740-572-1249

Wesley Black 740-572-1670

WJ Fannin 614-395-9802 www.thewendtgroup.com

TransOva Genetics

Emily Warnimont 712-722-3586

Lacey Murray 712-722-3586

Amber Clark 712-722-3586

Sabrina Clark 712-722-3586 www.transova.com

United Producers, Inc.

Sam Roberts 614-890-6666

Hannah Carter 614-433-2190

www.uproducers.com

Weaver Leather Livestock

Angela Kain 330-674-1782

Lisa Shearer 330-674-1782 www.weaverleather.com

Wellington Implement

Kiefer Musselman 330-988-0756

Kinley Kreis 330-988-0756

Tom Stannard 330-988-0756 www.wellingtonimplement.com

WM. E Fagaly & Son Inc.

Ryan Gries 513-678-1042

Chris McConnell 513-667-7444 www.fagalyfeed.com

Zimmer Tractor

Jason Beckner 513-615-3238 www.zimmertractor.com

Zoetis Animal Health

Laura Homan 320-293-2184 www.zoetisus.com

Join us for dinner and celebration of the inaugural year of the Ohio Beef Youth Council & the leadership and achievements of its members

Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera for more details and registration

Ohio Beef Council Annual Report 2025

Scan to watch 2025 Highlights video

Retail & Media Partnerships

The year began with a strong partnership with Kroger, featuring National Soup Month media appearances, a Grilling for Good summer event, statewide in-store recipe tear pads, and television segments that reached more than 645,000 consumers.

Athlete & Campus Engagement

Through Ohio State University events and student-athlete partnerships, OBC highlighted beef’s role in performance nutrition. Activations included the OSU 4-Miler, where 12,000 runners received lean beef recipe cards and beef snacks, and the Game Day Taste & Traditions video series featuring Carson Hinzman, Mia Thuman, and Kennedy Cambridge.

Statewide Sports Nutrition Education

In partnership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the beef checko reached more than 2 million fans across 75 state championships, promoting the Sports Nutrition Game Plan and positioning lean beef as a top protein choice for student-athletes and their families.

Digital & Consumer Campaign Impact

OBC video content generated more than 1.5 million views worldwide, while the Eat Beef Ohio Passport encouraged support for local restaurants and meat markets, driving 25,000 website visits and 120,000 social media views.

National & Professional Partnerships

New and expanded partnerships amplified beef’s message statewide and beyond. A collaboration with the Columbus Blue Jackets reached millions of fans throughout the season, while two Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. e-commerce campaigns inspired $348 million in national beef sales and more than $6 million in traceable Ohio sales.

Education from Farm to Fork

Through hands-on tours, classroom resources, culinary competitions, and public outreach, OBC educated millions of consumers, students, and professionals about beef nutrition, food safety, and Ohio’s beef farm families—strengthening trust and growing demand for beef across the state.

DRIVING THE DEMAND FOR BEEF.

Producer Education & Engagement

OBC strengthened connections with beef producers through leadership development, hands-on education, and consistent communication. Programs such as BEEF 509, the Ohio Beef Youth Council, and engagement at key events—including the Ohio Beef Expo, Ohio State Fair, and Farm Science Review— equipped producers with tools to add value, share beef’s story with confidence, and grow demand for Ohio beef.

Financial Report

Statements of Revenues & Expenses for January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Revenues

Expenses

National

Fund Balance

2025 Operating Committee

Erin Stickel, Bowling Green, Chairman

Becky Reed, Springfield, Vice Chairman

Stan Smith, Canal Winchester, Treasurer

Mandy Atterholt, Loudonville

Emily Chester, Oregonia

Mark Goecke, Spencerville

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville

Rose Hartschuh, Sycamore

Ben Klick, Navarre

Em Mowrer, Barnesville

Jake Osborn, Lynchburg

Ben Seibert, St. Mary’s

Bill Sexten, Washington C.H.

Susie Turner, Somerset

Barb Watts, Alexandria

Tracy Intihar, Ohio Dept. of Agriculture

Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director

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BEEF BRIEFS

PAT WALDOCK APPOINTED TO OCA BOARD TO REPRESENT DISTRICT 2

Pat Waldock of Bloomville was appointed to the OCA board of directors at the board’s January meeting. He will complete the remaining term as director for district 2 that became open when Andy Lohr was elected OCA vice president. The district 2 term expires at the end of 2027 and includes Crawford, Erie, Hancock, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Richland and Wyandot Counties. Waldock and his family raise registered Shorthorn cattle in Seneca County. Additionally, he has worked in agricultural sales his entire career and currently is in Ag sales and crop protection for KOVA of Ohio. Waldock is a graduate of Ohio State ATI. He is married with two grown children and four grandchildren. OCA looks forward to working with Waldock for the betterment of Ohio’s cattle industry.

JOE FOSTER OF GALLIA COUNTY APPOINTED TO OHIO EXPOSITIONS COMMISSION

Governor Mike DeWine recently appointed Joe Foster of Gallipolis to the Ohio Expositions Commission. Foster currently serves on the OCA board of directors. He was OCA president in 20162017. Additionally, Foster is a member of the Beef Board, a position appointed by USDA, and responsible for overseeing the federal beef checkoff program. He was appointed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and served multiple terms on the Ohio Beef Council with similar state responsibilities.

Foster, and his family, operate commercial cow-calf, backgrounding and feedlot enterprises in Gallia County.  Active in his community, he has served on multiple boards and committees. In addition, he is a former Gallia County Commissioner and board member for the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation, and member of the Gallia County Community Improvement Cooperation.

Aug. 5 4 p.m

Join us to celebrate the values of agriculture, youth, and community. Together influential Central Ohio leaders, 4-H youth from across the state, and local media personalities will raise awareness and vital funds to support RMHC of Central Ohio and the thousands of families they assist each year.

Coordinated by

JUNE

CALENDAR of EVENTS

MEMBER

SERVICES

Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.

Membership

Jaymes Maciejewski, Ch.| Ryan Bapst, V. Ch

Ohio Cattleman Magazine

Lindsey Hall, Ch. | Evan Wood, V. Ch.

Steak Barn/Taste of Ohio Café/FSR

Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Andy Lohr, Co-Ch.

Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Emily Warnimont, V. Ch.

Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet

Linde Sutherly, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch

Youth Programs BEST & Buckeye Breeders Series

Shane Riley, Ch | Ryan Bapst, V. Ch

PUBLIC POLICY

Frank Phelps, Ch. | Kirsten Nickles, V. Ch. | Tyler Humphrey, V. Ch

Agriculture & Food Policy

Joe Foster, Ch. | Joe Grubbs, V. Ch.

Cattle Health & Well-Being

Kirsten Nickles, Ch. | Evan Wood, V. Ch.

Live Cattle Marketing

Mark Goecke, Ch. | Austin Cole, V.Ch

International Trade

Lindsey Hall, Ch.| John Ferguson, V. Ch.

Property Rights & Environmental Mgt.

Andy Lohr, Ch. | Pat Waldock, V. Ch.

PAC – Political Action Committee

Tyler Humphrey, Ch.| Jared Thomas, V. Ch.

Tax & Credit

Jim Rogers, Ch. | John Ferguson, V. Ch.

John Ferguson, Ch. | Joe Foster, V. Ch

Replacement Female Sale

Pam Haley, Ch. | Jaymes Maciejewski, V. Ch.

Ohio Beef Expo

Shane Riley, Ch. | Joe Foster, Plain City, V. Ch.

Frank Phelps, Ch. | Joe Grubbs, V. Ch Contact information is

PARTING SHOTS

OCA hosted a calving clinic at the Ohio State University Multispecies Animal Learning Complex. Over 50 OCA members gathered to learn new calving techniques, improve herd management practices, and gain hands-on knowledge to support successful calving seasons.

OCA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture partnered during Agriculture month to invite elected officials to the 2026 Ohio Beef Expo held in March. Attending were Ohio Govenor candidate Vivek Ramaswamey, Senator Michele Reynolds, as well as Representatives Joe Miller, Roy Klopfenstein, Johnathan Newman, and Bob Peterson.

They were able to tour the Expo, visit with vendors and exhibitors and learn more about the beef industry. They also discussed agricultural priorities within the state operating budget.

OCA President Lindsey Hall participated in an Ag Roundtable with Senator Jon Husted hosted by Majors Farms & Enterprises in Monroe. A number of important agricultural issues were discussed by Ohio’s commodity representatives who participated in the event.

Introducing the American Cattleman Tribute Edition Rifle

From the wide-open ranges of the 19th-century Western frontier to the family ranches that have stood steadfast for generations, America’s story has always included the men and women who sweat and toil to raise the cattle that feed our nation. The American Cattleman Tribute Edition Rifle is our tip of the hat to this enduring way of life.

Built on our brass-framed .30-30 lever action platform, this rifle is made for those who put in the long, hard hours from sunup to sundown, and it stands as a testament to the animals and their stewardship at the heart of it all. Featuring genuine American walnut furniture paired with an engraved, highly polished brass receiver, every detail honors the grit and tradition that define the cattleman’s trade. Long live the American Cattleman.