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10 Two Centuries. One Family. By Amy Beth Graves

14 Protect Your Future

18 2012 Allied Industry Council Membership Listing

Photo taken by Julie White, OCA Staff, at Paint Valley Farms in Holmes County.

Features

25 2012 Ohio State Fair Results & Highlights

47 Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Applications

49 OCA & OBC Offer Winter Internships

50 OCA Roundup Highlights

58 Young Cattlemen’s Conference: Shaping the Future of the Industry By Katie Hack, OCA Intern

Editorial4 Harsh Realities

6 OCA News & Views

12 Forage Corner

20 Up the Alley

52 Ohio CattleWomen Update

56 On the Edge of Common Sense

News & Notes8 Your Dues Dollars at Work

16 Beef Briefs

41 Breed News

54 County Cattle Call

55 Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

60 OCA Seeking Industry Leaders

Reference8 OCA County Affiliate Presidents

48 Calendar of Events

56 Allied Industry Council

61 2012 Ohio Fall Feeder Cattle Sales

62 Parting Shots

62 Advertisers’ IndexOn the Cover

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Ohio Cattleman Harsh Realities

Polishing Attitudes

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Attitude is everything. I know it. I struggle to live by it. And I preach it to my kids con-stantly. But there are some days that test it. Earlier this week was one of those days for me, when someone felt it necessary to break my car window and steal my purse. They temporarily took my identity, credit cards, check book, house and office keys and on and on. You know the list of normal things found in someone’s purse. And if stealing my driver’s license wasn’t enough, they also took some of our OSU football tickets and that simply crosses the line into completely unacceptable behavior.

No doubt this summer’s drought and heat have tested a positive attitude for most of us and caused tremendous hardship for cattlemen in certain parts of Ohio. But as bad as it seems, many states to our west have had it even worse. The limited supply of hay and hay prices has everyone nervous about feeding cows this winter. And as corn harvest starts, we anxiously wait to learn the true impact of the drought on yields. While it’s easy to be negative when Mother Nature seems to be making things difficult, there have been lots of positive things happening this summer for both OCA and the Ohio Beef Council.

OCA’s August schedule started with the Ohio State Fair, followed closely by the Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) and OCA and Cattlemen’s Foundation board meetings. The YCC event is a great way to get to know more of Ohio’s young leaders in the beef industry and this year’s conference did not disappoint. A very successful OCA Round-up was held the following weekend in Wooster. You can read more about the top-notch program highlighted in this issue. August also included 12 legislative fundraisers that OCA helped host. They were held all across the state for members of Ohio’s Congressio-nal delegation and key Ohio House and Senate members that understand and support Ohio agriculture.

The Beef Council’s August schedule also started with the Ohio State Fair and included the annual Celebrate the Steak Day promotion, Heartland Cuisine beef demos and beef exhibits throughout the beef barn. The following week brought the Ohio Association of Teachers of Family Consumer Science Conference. During the conference the Beef Council launched the Beefonomics program for high school classrooms across Ohio. Later that week the Beef Council partnered with Kroger, the Ohio Soybean Council, Ohio Corn Marketing Program and the Federation of State Beef Councils to hold Beef Night at the Columbus Clippers Ballpark. This event was part of the Striking Out Hun-ger with Lean Beef promotion for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

The month also included several additional county fairs. County cattlemen’s associa-tions provide the perfect connection to consumers at county fairs. They partner with the beef council to distribute beef promotional materials featuring beef recipes, nutri-tional information and beef preparation and storage tips for local fairgoers. Thank you to the many hardworking county groups that do a tremendous job of promoting beef in their county and also find time to lend a hand at the Steak Barn and Taste of Ohio Café to promote beef by serving hungry fairgoers at the Ohio State Fair.

If you have traveled the state, you know that Ohio has very dry areas and places that have been blessed with adequate moisture. If you are in a dry spot, take advantage of the many tools and resources available to help you effectively manage through the drought. And here’s hoping you were the recent recipient of some much needed rain to help polish that positive attitude.

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

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OCA News & Views

What Makes a Difference

Children need to grow up with a puppy. At least this is the logic that I sold to my wife when I surprised the family with a nine-week-old puppy a few weeks ago. As I watch our new four legged family member, his actions make me laugh. He chases his tail around and around in the same circle. I feel like I do the same thing at times.

July and August had me driving in circles. Many of my trips were to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair. What an excellent opportunity to mingle with producers and exhibi-tors. There was an upbeat vibe around the beef barns and many of the exhibitors con-tributed the family-friendly atmosphere to Ohio State Fair Beef Barn Director Bill Tom and his staff. My hat’s off to them for doing a superior job.

For the OCA, the Ohio State Fair is more than just livestock shows. OCA supports and is involved in many activities, such as the Beef Skillathon, Livestock Judging Contest and Sale of Champions, which allows for interaction with political figures and influ-ential dignitaries. Having open communication lines with these individuals is vital. At times, I’m sure members probably wonder why the OCA attends so many events and are involved with various activities. It’s simple. We are Protecting our business, Promot-ing our product, Providing for our tomorrow, and Preserving our way of life. We have a great staff and board of directors in place that focus on issues that may affect the way we produce beef at both the state and national levels.

August has been just as busy. In between county fairs, I attended the OCA Roundup which took place in the Wooster area. This year’s event featured a Friday night social at Certified Angus Beef, educational seminars Saturday morning and area tours Saturday afternoon. I would like thank all of the hosts, presenters and volunteers for this event. And I would like to thank Certified Angus Beef for an exceptional event held at the Cer-tified Angus Beef Education & Culinary Center.

Although we may spend time socializing as a group, we also spend time brainstorming and planning on ways to reach consumers. We face more challenges than ever from well-funded activists and anti-meat groups. For 26 years the Beef Checkoff has lever-aged the existing dollar to the fullest extent possible, but the Beef Checkoff just doesn’t go as far as it used to stretch. As many of you are aware, the OCA board has initiated the process to increase the Ohio Beef Checkoff from $1 to $2 per head by statewide referendum. Currently the $1 is split between Ohio and the National Checkoff program. This additional checkoff dollar will increase the Ohio Beef Council’s ability to reach the 11.5 million consumers in Ohio with a stronger beef message, which is what checkoff dollars were designed to do ... increase the demand for beef. It is important to note, that OCA does not benefit from increasing the Checkoff. However, I’m proud of the leader-ship our OCA board has taken because they know increasing the Beef Checkoff is the right thing to do and that now is the right time to do it. They also know that a more robust marketing program will benefit everyone in the beef industry. Plus the additional dollar is refundable upon request by producers paying the Checkoff.

The dates for voting on the Ohio Beef Checkoff referendum are September 24-26. I encourage you as a producer to make the effort to vote and promote. Between now and then I will continue to run my tail off to meet with producers to answer questions. Vote YES September 24-26 at your local county extension office, Ohio Cattlemen’s Associa-tion office or Ohio Department of Agriculture. Mail-in ballots are also available at all county extension offices, or by contacting the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-800-282-1955. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by September 26.

By Sam Sutherly, OCA President

OCA OfficersPresident • Sam Sutherly

Vice President • Frank PhelpsSecretary • Elizabeth Harsh

Treasurer • Jim RogersPast President • Dave Felumlee

OCA StaffElizabeth Harsh Executive Director

Brian Detty Director of Public Relations & Consumer Marketing

Stephanie Sindel Director of Member Services & BEST Coordinator

Julie White Director of CommunicationsRon Windnagel Director of Accounting &

Operations

OCA DirectorsFrancis Fluharty Director At-Large

Wooster • Term expires 2013Dave Felumlee Director At-Large

Newark • Term expires 2014 Jim Rogers Director At-LargeLogan • Term expires 2012

Kevin Miller District 1West Unity • Term expires 2014

Luke Worcester District 2Monroeville • Term expires 2012

Kris Vincent District 3East Canton • Term expires 2013

Sam Sutherly District 4Ft. Loramie • Term expires 2014

Frank Phelps District 5Belle Center • Term expires 2012

Jeff Ramseyer District 6Millersburg • Term expires 2013

Janice Wolfinger District 7Carrollton • Term expires 2014

Sam Roberts District 8South Charleston • Term expires 2012

Stan Smith District 9Canal Winchester • Term expires 2013

Tim Osborn District 10Hamilton • Term expires 2014

Michael Bihl District 11West Union • Term expires 2012

Dave Kline District 12Ironton • Term expires 2013

Elections are held each year in November. If interested in serving on the OCA Board,

please call the OCA office.

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Legislative & Regulatory•ContactedOhio’smembersofCongresstogaintheirsupportfortheSupplemental

Agricultural Disaster Assistance Bill HR 6233 that passed the House in early August. •Atthesametime,OCAalsourgedtheHousetoquicklypassthe2012FarmBillof-

ficially titled the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) to re-establish a permanent disaster relief program so that producers will not have to rely on ad-hoc disaster programs. The uncertainty of going through drought, coupled with the lack of permanent relief programs, adds to the challenges farmers face every day.

•EncouragedsupportamongOhio’smembersoftheU.S.HouseofRepresentativesforpermanent relief from the estate tax. Given the current situation, OCA also support-ed the House vote to extend the estate tax at its current level of 35 percent for estates worth more than $5 million per individual and $10 million per couple until full and permanent repeal can be accomplished.

•OCAmemberswereencouragedtosendcommentstotheU.S.EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) regarding the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) particulate matter standard, commonly known as the dust standard. Their message was for the EPA to hold true to its promise to retain the current standard for farm dust and not to add costly additional regulations for farmers.

•OCABoardactedtoopposetheVotersFirstOhioproposedredistrictingconstitution-al amendment planned for the November statewide ballot.

•SponsoredandattendedseveralOhioagriculturalfundraisersformembersofOhio’sCongressional delegation, including state office events for the Ohio Senate Republi-can Caucus, Senate Democrat Ag Committee Members, Ohio House Democrats and Ohio House Agriculture Chairman Dave Hall.

Youth•CoordinatedayouthBarnyardOlympicsduringthefairthatincludedT-shirtgive-

aways and prizes featuring free beef sandwich tickets and other BEST awards. •Sponsoredthebeefawardsforthe4-HLivestockJudgingcontestheldduringthe

Ohio State Fair. •ProvidedpremiumsfortheBeefPerformanceandCarcassQualityContestatthestatefair.•Helpedsponsoradinnerforstatefairmarketanimalexhibitorsandtheirfamilies.•PresentedBESTparticipantswhoexhibitedanOhioStateFairdivisionorreservedi-

vision champion with BEST chairs to recognize their accomplishments and promote the BEST program.

•Announcedthe2012-13BESTshowdates.

Programs & Events•SponsoredpremiumsfortheOhioStateFairCommercialCattleshowcarcassawards.•CoordinatedasuccessfulYoungCattlemen’sConferenceforfuturebeefindustrylead-

ers during mid-August. •HeldtheOCARoundupintheWoosterareaonAugust17and18featuringasocial

at the Certified Angus Beef Education & Culinary Center and tours of OARDC, Acker Farms and Paint Valley Shorthorns.

Association•HeldtheAugustboardmeetingsforOCAandtheOhioCattlemen’sFoundation.•CompiledsaledatesandprintedtheOhioFallFeederSalesbrochure.•Shippedfeedersalebrochures,copiesofTheRingdirectoryandBESTflyersto

county Extension offices and Ohio auction markets.•ProvidedcommentsattheAugust20OhioDepartmentofAgriculturehearingin

support of the proposed increase in Ohio’s beef checkoff from $1 to $2 per head.

Your Dues Dollars at WorkA review of actions by the

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

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Adams .............................. Heath DrummondAllen .......................................... Joe SandersAuglaize ........................................Jay ClutterBrown ........................................ Jeff CluxtonButler ......................................... Gary GerberCarroll ....................................... Kendall BickChampaign ................................ David Clapp Clark .........................................Sam RobertsClermont ..................................Mary HatfieldColumbiana/Mahoning/Trumbull ................ .....................................................Todd MillerCrawford ...................................... Andy StirmDarke ............................................ Roy WhiteDelaware/Union ........................Matt HobbsFairfield .................................Matt HenwoodFayette ...........................................Mark BihlFulton................................ Max AeschlemanGallia .......................................... Carroll RuffGreene ....................................... Josh JacobsHancock ............................... Charlie BeagleHardin ............................... Rick McCulloughHenry ............................................Gary ShortHighland ............................ Brian CummingsHocking ................................. Jo Ann MurthaHuron .....................................Barrett FrenchJackson......................................Kenny WellsJefferson .................................. Tyler RamseyKnox ........................................ Bill Lawhon Jr.Licking ........................................ Roger LeesLogan .................................... Dale BleningerMercer .......................................Neil SiefringMiami ...................................... Zach HavenarMontgomery .....................Duane PlessingerMorgan ....................................... Bill MasseyMorrow ................................Junior BrandumMuskingum .................................Kyle PorterNoble ..........................................Adam MileyOhio Valley ................................David PlumlyPerry ...............................................Dave NollPreble ..................................... Rodney MannPutnam ............................ Dennis SchroederRichland .................................. Dave FacklerSeneca ...................................... Dave GurneyShelby ............................................Mike YorkStark ...................................... Becky VincentTuscarawas .................................. Jerry PrysiVinton ..................................... Teresa SniderWarren .................................... David BullockWood ............................................ Phil WenigWyandot ................................. Steve Swihart

OCA County Affiliate Presidents


Story and photos by Amy Beth Graves

Two Centuries. One Family.A love of farming runs deep in Brad

Berry’s veins. Just over 200 years ago, his fifth great-grandfather received a land patent for 160 acres in Fairfield County. The 1811 land patent was signed by James Madison, the fourth U.S. president. Ninety of those original acres have been continu-ously owned by the Berry family who live near Pleasantville.

Over the decades, most of Brad’s forefa-thers have had off-farm jobs and worked the farm part time. They’ve all shared the same passion – raising animals and working the land. It is this love of farming that Brad, his wife Mary Ann and their six children and two grandchildren embrace today.

“For 200 years it’s always been in our family. I’d like it to stay that way. If it wasn’t in the family for that long, it prob-ably wouldn’t mean that much,” Brad said.

“He’s always loved the land and farm. It’s simply in his blood,” Mary Ann said.

This love of farming is why the Berry family works hard at taking care of the land that provides for their livelihood. When Brad started farming full time four years ago, the family made changes to the farm’s operation to not only make it more profit-able but to help protect and nourish the soil and water. Their farm is the Ohio Cattle-

men’s Association’s 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award winner for beef.

“It’s such an honor to get this award, es-pecially since so many other great families have received it and since we only recently started farming full time,” Brad said.

The family’s decision to farm full time came after Brad was laid off from his job at a printing company where he had worked for 25 years. The family had always raised some crops and livestock and decided to focus on Angus-based cattle. Since there was little pasture, Brad took some of the land out of production for crops and converted it to grass. Today the farm has a 150 stocker calf, cow-calf and feed lot operation. They participate in the Ohio Signature Beef program, which requires cattle to be hormone-free and fed an antibiotic-free diet.

“We have it all covered when it comes to the way cattle are raised,” Brad said,

Berry Farms, designated a Century Farm last year, consists of 300 acres with 56 acres in pasture. The family grows tradi-tional crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat with most of the corn being used to feed the cattle. A couple of years ago, Brad worked with the local Soil and Water Conservation District office on a plan to

make better use of the pastureland near the family house. They received funding from the Environmental Quality Incen-tives Program for a watering system and electric fencing.

The pastureland is divided into 19 paddocks with each paddock containing three 1-acre lots. Every day Brad changes the electric fencing so the cows can have access to a new 1-acre plot of pasture. This is known as mob grazing, a form of high-intensity grazing that uses a large concentration of cattle in a small area for a short period of time. Brad figures he has 60,000 pounds of cattle on one acre every day.

“The benefits are that the cattle mash part of the grass down into the ground. They tell me microorganisms are working in the soil and this gives them something to eat and builds up organic matter in the soil. We don’t let the cattle eat the grass down, which leaves the grass higher and the soil won’t get as hot so you’ll have a faster recovery time since it’s not grazed down,” Brad said.

The cattle eat about 60 percent of the grass and the rest is either trampled down into the soil or not eaten. Having access to a fresh paddock every day also means the cattle aren’t as picky about what they are eating.

Berry Farm Recognized as 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner



not a large farm but I think we can make a living off the small acreage if we tied the whole family in with it. When I grew up in the’70s,everyonehadsmallfarms.Istillwould like to have cows, sheep and hogs and sell directly off the farm.

“We have six children and we’re hoping that one of them wants to be a farmer and continue to farm. I think my founding fathers would be proud to see it continue to be a farm.”

“The cows are eating more of the grass instead of picking and choosing what to eat. It’s like kids and their plate of food – they would choose Snicker bars over lima beans every time if they could,” he laughed.

A sufficient and efficient watering system is important for Brad’s pasture layout. He puts in six water stations with 2-inch pipes that draw from a well near the house. He uses a 100-gallon tank that is tall enough so the cattle don’t step in it and small enough to move easily among the paddocks.

“The idea is to not have the cattle travel more than 500 feet to water. If they have to travel more, they will all want to travel at once and you’ll have to have a big tank. You can get away with a smaller tank because they will drink whenever thirsty,” he said.

The family plans to put in a pond where the cattle can keep cool in a hilly, shaded area that once housed the Berry family’s log home built in the early 1800s. The pond would help control manure runoff.

Every year Brad chooses a paddock to put manure on in the winter to help build up organic matter in the soil. He said manure is better spread out in the mob grazing system, requiring less need for commercial fertil-izer. The farm has not used commercial fertilizer for at least three years, which is helping set the family up for the next phase of its operation – grass fed beef. Brad would like to continue to have corn-fed cattle for the Ohio Signature Beef program and also direct market grass-fed cattle. The family has started investing in British White and Belted Galloway cows, which thrive on grass.

“We’re just starting to work on grass-fed cows. It’s an experiment right now,” Brad said. “You’ve got to have the right genet-ics. The cows need to be harvested when the grass is growing good in order for it to taste good. The cattle we’ve had are designated to be fed out on grain and are bigger framed animals. We’re trying to get a few select cows and bulls to give us the genetics for grass fed cattle.”

Brad’s goal is to raise a 1,200 pound cow that can easily wean a 500 pound to 600 pound calf. He is looking into buying a red Angus bull so he can have more heat toler-ant cows while keeping the Angus name for marketing. The family also makes up the spice mix and helps distribute Ohio Heritage Beef products such as summer sausage, beef sticks and jerky for fund-raising through Ohio Signature Beef.

Working on the farm is a real family affair. The Berrys have six children with ages ranging from 3 to 23. Their oldest daughter, Kayleigh, has two children with

her husband, Dave, making them the ninth generation to be at the farm (they live nearby). Everybody helps out based on their ability.

“We figured that’s our gift from God – raising children,” Brad said. “One of the reasons we went to raising livestock instead of crop farming is that all of the kids like to get involved in the livestock. They like to show steers at the fair. With livestock they can go out and move water tanks and when it comes time to work with the cows in the chute to get vaccinations, they’ve all got a job to do. They all like to have a job and it gets them closer to the land than if they were in a tractor.”

Brad doesn’t have a 4-wheeler because he likes to walk the land that his fifth great-grandfather Edward Berrywalkedin1807.Rotating the paddocks so much has resulted in some high grassy areas, bringing in birds and other wildlife. Brad enjoys these up-close encounters with nature.

“If I had a 4-wheeler, I wouldn’t experience this,” said Brad who now regularly refers to a bird identification book. “I couldn’t tell you how many miles a day I walk. Walking through taller grass and different envi-ronments gives me time to enjoy the birds and pray. This is a side of me that I never thought was there before.”

For more than 200 years, the Berrys’ property has been farmland, and the fam-ily wants it to remain that way. Sixty-two acres of Brad’s land and 26 acres of his dad’s land were recently enrolled in the Ohio Farmland Preservation program.

“We wanted to make sure it always stays a farm. We’ve watched everything get developed around us,” Brad said. “We’re v

Above: Brad moves his electric fence every day so the cattle have a new pasture to graze.Below: The Berrys have started buying British White and Belted Galloway cows as they look into raising some grass-fed cattle.


Consider how alternative feeds might replace the traditional forages we’d prefer to feed: That’s not a new concept. If an alternative feed such as distiller grains, gluten, wheat midds or even shelled corn is less expensive ‘per pound of nutrient’ than traditional forages and feed, should it really make a difference whether we’re in a drought or not when it comes to working it into the ration?

Grow alternative annual or bi-annual forages on any acres that are available from July on into fall: This is an easy one. We talk about it every year regardless the weather. If you need/want more feed yet this calendar year, plant oats into those fields that might presently be available such as wheat stubble or harvested corn silage fields. If you prefer extra forage next spring, then plant cereal rye or an-nual ryegrass in those fields now.

I won’t bore you here with all the ex-amples we could discuss, but if you go to the “Drought 2012” page or our YouTube channel that you’ll find linked at the OSU Extension Beef Team website beef.osu.edu, every alternative imaginable is listed. But, before I close, let me mention one more.

Pen them up and feed hay now before they – and, you can choose the answer to this one – eat the residual forage too close to the roots, while you stockpile fescue, or to avoid trampling wet pastures: How many times have you heard it suggested you might want to pull them into the “dry-lot” so you could preserve the productivity of pasture, get them off fescue for breeding, or simply most efficiently feed this or that feed stuff? If you’ve subscribed to the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter since we began the pub-lication in 1996 you’ve heard it each and every year. During the “drought like” years of1998,2001,2002,2005,2007,andthusfar in 2012, you heard it multiple times. If one is thrust into a situation where we must think about pulling cows from pasture and/or drylotting them each and

Forage Corner

Is It “Drought Management” or “Just Another Day in the Life”?

By Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County

Despite all the daily frustrations that result from dealing with a drought,

you might agree it’s been interesting this summer to listen as cattlemen across Ohio discuss how this one com-pares to the ones of the past. Most of my generation think of 1988 as being the benchmark by which to evaluate droughts. Younger cattlemen frequently mention 1998, or ’01, ‘05, or perhaps even2007.Ifyou’vehadtheopportu-nity to listen to any of the patriarchs of Ohio’s beef cattle industry, you might even have heard stories about 1956, or perhaps the mid 60’s.

As I pondered what might be the point for this “Forage Corner” article, it was apparent that every one of our readers already has likely heard several versions of the various alternatives that might be available to either “increase the feed, or reduce the need” for the limited forage and expensive concentrates we have avail-

able this year in Ohio. In fact, aren’t the management strategies we’ve discussed this summer – both in Ohio and across the entire country – simply the same strategies astute cattlemen employ throughout both the good times, and also during those times that challenge even the best managers?

Think about all the management prac-tices that have been discussed this summer in this publication, or in our weekly Ohio BEEF Cattle letter, or in any of the various publications you might have read. As you analyze it, you realize they are all simply the things that we talk about doing each and every year.

I won’t list them all, but let me high-light a few:

Grazing management: leave some residual, and don’t let them graze it too close. That’s a management practice OSU Extension discusses at every Pasture Man-agement class we host. It needs to happen regardless the weather!


to drylot at strategic times. If you’re ‘blessed’ with a pasture base of primarily fescue, breeding season might be a prime example of that.

Perhaps the greatest reason to drylot a cow at strategic times is the additional value and productivity of the land that’s re-alized when we grow something like corn versus hay or pasture. As land becomes increasingly valuable for the production of corn and soybeans in Ohio we must ask ourselves, “Can we continue to grow 2.5 tons of hay per acre on land that could just as easily produce 8 tons per acre of dry matter in the form of corn silage?”

All that being said, perhaps it’s time to consider the overall economics of such a management practice, and the opportuni-ties that drylotting at strategic times offers. After all, I contend that there really isn’t such a thing as “drought management” but rather, it’s simply “another day in the life.” If it’s a good way to manage cows in ‘extreme’ weather, then it’s probably a good way to manage cows during ‘normal’ Ohio weather. v

every year, then perhaps it’s time to think about preparing a facility where it might become a standard practice at some point during each year.

Over the years there have been a number of reasons that it was suggested a cow might be more efficiently managed if moved to a drylot at strategic times. The most apparent one today is to preserve the life and pro-ductivity of a well managed pasture during the drought conditions we’re experiencing again this year. However, you likely recall we also discussed it during the record wet weather experienced in 2011.

How many times have we discussed the waste of increasingly valuable hay that remains in the bottom of inefficient bale feeders during the winter? A drylot would afford us the opportunity to process, blend, and efficiently bunk feed low or even high quality forages, supplement cow rations with lower cost alternative energy sources, and reduce the overall hay and pasture acreage required to keep a cow.

Even in a “good summer” we could likely find merit in bringing a cow

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Protect YOUR Future

Cattlemen face more challenges than ever from well-funded activists and anti-meat groups who are opposed to raising beef as food. With the average American three

generations removed from farm life, consumers are asking questions about where their food comes from, how it is produced and if it is a high-quality choice for their families.

For 25 years, the Beef Checkoff has strengthened the voice of our industry, allowing beef producers and solid research in food safety and nutrition to share the true story about beef. However, the buying power of the dollar has decreased significantly since the Beef Checkoffbegan.Todaythedollaronlybuys$.47comparedtowhatitboughtin1985.

Cattle numbers have declined to the lowest point since 1952 meaning fewer dollars are collected. Yet, at the same time beef production which totaled about 10 billion pounds in 1952 has risen to over 26 billion pounds in 2011. We’re promoting the sale of more than two and one half times the amount of beef products today as we did then. The Beef Checkoff simply doesn’t have the strength needed to support a promotion effort strong enough for today’s beef industry. The reduced buying power of the Checkoff means Ohio’s beef producers are miss-ing opportunities to more effectively promote our product to the 11.5 million consumers who call Ohio home.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has initiated the process through the Ohio Department of Agriculture to increase the Ohio Beef Checkoff from $1 to $2 per head by statewide referendum. Yet, OCA will not benefit from the Checkoff in-crease. By law, the Beef Checkoff cannot use funds to influence government policy or action, including lobbying.

The passage of the referendum would mean a change in the total Checkoff dollars collected. The total amount collected would increase to $2 per head. There will be no change to the National Beef Checkoff; the increase would be paid entirely to the Ohio Beef Council. The additional $1 would be refundable upon request by producers paying the Checkoff.

Even after a $1 increase, Ohio’s Beef Checkoff would still be one of the smallest Check-off programs in the state. And it’s a good value. At $2 per head, the Beef Checkoff would cost a feedlot owner less than one-third of what a market lamb or market hog seller would pay to promote the same value of an animal sold.

Ohio’s current Checkoff income is approximately $300,000 annually (after sending $.50 of every dollar collected to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to build demand at the national level). After an increase, Ohio’s Checkoff income would be approximately $900,000. How cattle are marketed and the amount of refund requests makes the total amount hard to pinpoint until it is in effect.

Ohio is not the first state to consider an increase in the state Beef Checkoff. Eight states have already passed Checkoff increases, and several other states are considering seeking an increase, including Kentucky. These actions are necessary to protect and grow demand for our product.

The buying power of the dollar has decreased significantly since the Beef Checkoff began. Today, the dollar only buys $.47 compared to what it bought in 1985.

Beef Checkoff dollars are used by the Ohio Beef

Council to increase beef demand through...

PromotionIn Ohio, Checkoff dollars have fueled promotions like Striking Out Hunger with Lean Beef, Team BEEF at the Canton Marathon and the Dayton Chili Cookoff with the Salvation Army.

Industry InformationAside from the Beef Quality Assurance Program, and issues management, Ohio is investing Checkoff dollars to “open the barn doors” of our industry. Farm tours and educational programs are facilitated to communicate how beef makes the trip from pasture to plate.

Consumer InformationDollars are used to work with retail and influencer groups to disperse beef recipes and cooking information to make consumers more confident in choosing beef at dinner time.

ResearchKey research successes include discovering value added cuts in the chuck and round (Flat Iron Steak, Petite Tender) to add carcass value, instrument grading, beef safety, and nutrition research (BOLD, 29 lean cuts).

Producer RelationsOhio advertises in publications such as the Ohio Cattleman, Ohio Jersey News, Buckeye Dairy News and produces the Checking in on the Checkoff newsletter to communicate to producers how their investment is utilized.

Foreign MarketingThe Beef Checkoff began investing in foreign marketing in the mid-1990s as trade opportunities emerged. Today, we promote beef in more than 80 countries.


Vote YES September 24-26To Increase the Ohio Beef Checkoff from $1 to $2 per head.

Who Can Vote?

Additional Checkoff Dollars Could Help Fund...

How to Vote:

“If we don’t promote our product, no one else will.”- Sam Sutherly, OCA President

• Eachpersonwhoproducedandmarketedcattlesubjecttothecheckoffinthetwelve(12) months prior to voting is entitled to one (1) vote.

• Foranindividualtobeeligibletovote,thecattlemusthavebeenmarketedinthatperson’s name. For both a husband and wife to be eligible to vote, each must have marketed cattle in their own name. If the cattle were marketed by a corporation or partnership, the eligible voter is the corporation or partnership and the corporation or partnership has one (1) vote. A corporate officer must vote for the corporation. The majority partner must vote for a partnership.

• BeefandDairyproducersareeligibletovoteiftheymeettheaboverequirements.

• 4-HandFFAmembersthathavemarketedcattleinthelast12monthsareeligibletovote.

• Thereisnominimumageforvoting,aslongastheindividualcanaffirmtheyhavemarketed cattle in the previous twelve months.

• AllOhiobeefproducersareeligibletovote,iftheymeettheaboverequirements.Itdoesnot matter where they market their cattle. Even if an Ohio beef producer markets all of their cattle out of state, they are still eligible to vote in the referendum.

• OutofstatebeefproducerswhomarketcattleinOhioarealsoeligibletovote,iftheymeet the above requirements. They can vote by requesting a mail ballot, or voting in person at any polling place.

• Referendumballotsmaybecastatanypollingplace,regardlessofcountyofresidence.

You may vote in person at these locations:(1) Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068, 1-800-282-1955; between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

(2) Ohio Cattlemen’s Association of-fice between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

(3) All County offices of the Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

You may also vote by mail:Mail-in ballots are available at all county extension offices or request a ballot by contacting the Ohio Depart-ment of Agriculture at 1-800-282-1955. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by September 26, 2012.

●Increased educational outreach programs designed for the classroom to connect future meal-time decision makers with where their food comes from, how it is raised and the positive health benefits that result from eating beef.

●Enhanced state-wide media presence and the opportunity to advertise beef directly to Ohio consumers.●Improved ability to connect with consumers through promotional efforts.●Support of the U.S. Meat Export Federation for development of global market opportunities for beef.●Improved ability to put a face with the industry through farm tours and activities that “open the barn doors”

to Ohio consumers.●Support new product development efforts and other partnership opportunities to build beef demand in coop-

eration with Ohio State University meat science faculty and staff.

The members of the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee make decisions on how Ohio Beef Checkoff dollars are used and these members represent all Checkoff stakeholders, including dairy and veal producers.


The award program is administered through the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Office of the First Lady. Nominations were reviewed by a diverse committee of industry leaders. Winners were selected on the basis of their outstanding contributions to Ohio agriculture, leadership and advocacy in the agricultural community and significant impact on the agriculture industry as a whole. v

Beef BriefsRoe Named Ohio First Lady and Ohio Department of Agriculture 2012 Ohio Agriculture Women of The Year Award Winner

Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels an-nounced four 2012 Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year Award winners, on July 24, 2012.

“These Ohio women have had an incred-ible impact on our state’s largest industry,” said Mrs. Kasich, who announced the cre-ation of the award during last year’s Ohio State Fair. “It is an honor to recognize them today for their strength, leadership, and outstanding contributions.”

OCA member, Bev Roe, Hamilton, was one of the women honored.

Roe operates Pedro’s Angus farm in Butler County, a seedstock operation which uses the latest technologies for genetics improve-ments, and previously operated Pedro’s An-gus Steakhouse restaurant chain. Dedicated to Ohio agriculture, she hosted a media tour of her farm in 2011 and advocated the cre-ation of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board in 2009. Bev is a respected member of the beef industry, receiving the 2012 Beef Industry Excellence award from her peers.

Pictured left to right: Karen Oberst (Findlay), Beverly Roe (Hamilton), Director David T. Daniels, First Lady Karen W. Kasich, Stephanie Jolliff (Kenton), and Amy Sigg Davis (Lebanon).

Women also recognized were Amy Sig Davis of Lebanon, Stephanie Joliff of Ken-ton and Karen Oberst of Findlay.

“Agriculture is the foundation of our state and the key to our future success. I am proud, along with First Lady Karen Ka-sich, to honor these four women who have made a difference in Ohio agriculture,” said Director Daniels.

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Ohio Agriculture Director Applauds Interstate Shipment Agreement: Long-awaited federal program tears down barriers for small business growth

Following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ohio Agriculture Director Da-vid T. Daniels applauds a long-awaited cooperative agreement that will allow certain Ohio small businesses to sell their products in other states. Ohio is the first state to be granted a coopera-tive agreement under new USDA rules that were finalized in 2011.

“Before this agreement was finalized, small and specialty meat processors in Ohio who are inspected daily by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) were prohibited from selling their products over state lines. You had to be inspected by the federal government to do that despite the fact that our state inspection program has been rated as “at least equal to” the federal

program since 1969. It just didn’t make sense,” said Daniels.

Under the new agreement, announced August 9, 2012 by USDA Deputy Sec-retary Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, small, state-inspected businesses with 25 or fewer employees will now be permitted to sell their products across state lines. Meat products produced in selected es-tablishments will be subject to the same regulatory sampling programs as those established in the federal inspection program.

“We’ve been waiting a long time for this,” said Ben Flinger, president of Great Lakes Smoked Meats which pro-duces smokies and sausages in their Lorain smokehouse. “We’ve been con-

tacted by specialty grocery stores in other states asking to stock our products and I haven’t been able to do business with them until now. This is huge for our company and will allow us to grow and to add jobs.”

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Beef Briefs2011 National Beef Quality Audit Documents Improvement, Establishes Critical Benchmarks for IndustryEating Satisfaction, Product Integrity and Telling

the Industry’s Story Seen as Key to FutureWhile the beef industry continues to

make progress in the area of beef quality, there is still room for improvement. That’s the overarching conclusion of the 2011 checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) released during a session at the 2012 Cattle Industry Summer Confer-ence in Denver July 26, 2012.

The 2011 NBQA results show that the industry has made significant improve-ments in producing safe and wholesome beef that is consistently higher in quality, as proven by several measurable standards. Still, the three-phase checkoff-funded research, which took nearly a full year to complete and examined all facets of beef production, found there were several aspects – many associated with channel communication and consumer trust – on which the industry should strive to con-tinue improving.

“The National Beef Quality Audit, conducted every five years, has always been the gold standard by which prob-lems in the beef production chain have been identified for the past two decades,” says Dr. John Maas DVM, who is a veterinarian/specialist in cooperative extension at the University of California, Davis, and chairman of the checkoff’s Joint Producer Education Committee. “There have been a lot of important is-sues identified by past audits, and some major industry solutions, such as the development of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) protocols, came about as a means of correcting those issues.”

Maas notes that the 2011 NBQA, a comprehensive examination of cow-calf, stocker, feedlot, packing and retail seg-ments, showed significant progress in areas such as animal handling and attention to final product quality during the last 20 years. Since the first audit in 1991, in fact, adherence to BQA protocols has helped the industry reduce carcass blemishes, injec-tion site lesions and similar quality defects identified in early audits.

A shifting consumer landscape means that the beef industry faces a moving

target with regard to meeting consumer de-mands and Maas says the 2011 NBQA in-cludes important mes-sages for each of the five industry segments surveyed. Specifically, he says every sector needs to be aware that their production prac-tices can and do have a major impact on the finished beef product.

Despite continu-ous improvement, the audit also found new areas that chal-lenge quality and consumer perceptions of beef. Consumers are beginning to ask more questions about where their food comes from and how it is produced, and beef is no exception to that trend. The NBQA results clearly verify that fact.

“It’s clear we need to do a better job of telling our story -- the story of beef production,” says Craig Uden, vice chair of the Beef Promotion Operating Committee and producer from Elwood, Neb. “We need to be transparent about our methods, not just with consumers but also with each other.” Barriers to progress identified in the NBQA Executive Summary were:

• Lowlevelofwrittenprotocols

• Balancingneedsofallindustrysegments

• Lackoftrustbetweenindustrysegments

• Disconnectwithdairy

• Carcassinconsistency

• Nocommonlanguage

• Potentialfoodsafetyissues

• Poorstory-telling

The three phases of the research in-cluded extensive face-to-face interviews of representatives in all beef supply chain segments; expanded cooler and plant data that incorporates camera-grading from nearly2.5millioncarcassesin17feder-

ally inspected plants owned by four beef processing companies; and a pilot survey to evaluate quality indicators in pre-harvest segments of the industry. Results from the research were at the heart of discussions during an NBQA strategy workshop in April.

For a downloadable version of the 2011 NBQA Executive Summary, visit www.bqa.org/audit.aspx.

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2012 Membership ListingThe following companies support the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association as Allied Industry Council members. If your group

is looking for educational speakers, consider contacting the companies marked with an asterik *. When seeking goods for your cattle operation, please remember the companies that support Ohio’s beef industry. OCA values the

partnership that exists with this group of Allied Industry Council members.

OCA’s Allied Industry Council

Updated August 15, 2012

COBA/Select SiresBernie Heisner, Kevin Hinds, Bruce Smith, Julie Ziegler1224 Alton Darby Creek RoadColumbus, Ohio 43228Phone: 614-878-5333E-mail: [email protected]: www.cobaselect.com

Bruce SmithE-mail: [email protected]

CompManagement, Inc.Tony SharrockPO Box 884Dublin, OH 43017Phone: 614-760-2450Fax: 614-790-8210E-mail: [email protected]

DeKalb/AsgrowJanelle Brinksneader4923 Hollansburg-Arcanum Rd.Arcanum, OH 45304Phone: 937-509-4794E-mail: [email protected]

Jeffrey Goodbar1966 West Bleed Rd.Springfield, Ohio 45502Phone: 937-605-2914E-mail: [email protected]

Farm Credit Mid-AmericaBob Foster28184 Scippo Creek Rd.Circleville, OH 43113Phone: 740-474-7569E-mail: [email protected]: www.e-farmcredit.com

Tara DurbinP.O. Box 489Utica, Ohio 43080Phone: 740-892-3338E-mail: [email protected]

Franklin EquipmentTroy Gabriel915 Harmon AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43223Phone: 614-228-2014Cell: 614-537-2897E-mail: [email protected]: www.franklinequipmentllc.com

*ADM Alliance NutritionRoger Schrader120 Cherry Lane Wooster, Ohio 44691Phone: 330-263-6432 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.admworld.com

Dan Meyer3262 Evergreen DriveWooster, Ohio 44691Phone: 330-466-3281E-mail: [email protected]

Barbie Casey8785 Emerson Rd., Apt. DApple Creek, OH 44606Phone: 330-440-4800E-mail: [email protected]

Ag Nation ProductsBob Clapper, Marie ClapperP.O. Box 30127East Canton, Ohio 44730Phone: 800-247-3276E-mail: [email protected]: www.agnation.com

*Allflex USA, Inc. David McElhaney149 Pittsburgh Grade RoadHookstown, PA 15050Phone: 724-494-6199E-mail: [email protected]: www.allflexusa.com

*Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.Greg Spear10874 Wilson Mills Road Chardon, OH 44024Cell: 440-478-1350E-mail: [email protected]: www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Jake Osborn6880 Kesler Rd.Hillsboro, Ohio 45133Phone: 937-725-5687E-mail: [email protected]

*Cargill Animal NutritionBradley Carter444 Twp Rd. 1101Nova, Ohio 44859Phone: 330-234-2552E-mail: [email protected]: www.cargill.com

Tom Rohanna449 Ross StreetWaynesburg, PA 15270Phone: 412-217-8939E-mail: [email protected]

Heritage CooperativeAllan Robison, Eric Johnson, Derek Fauber & Cy Prettyman304 Bloomfield AvenueUrbana, Ohio 43078Phone: 937-652-2135E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]: www.heritagecooperative.com

Highland Livestock SupplyCurt and Allison HivelyP.O. Box 190New Waterford, Ohio 44445Phone: 330-457-2033E-mail: [email protected]: www.highlandlivestocksupply.com

*Hubbard Feeds Inc.Tom Linn1402 Mohican Tr. Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895Phone: 567-204-3065E-mail: [email protected]: www.hubbardfeeds.com

Jeremy Baldwin46 Stonebridge DriveWinchester, Indiana 47394Cell: 765-730-5459E-mail: [email protected]

Darl Bishir628 W. North StreetSt. Marys, Ohio 45885Cell: 419-236-0656E-mail: [email protected]

Perry Owen3373 St. Rt. 127 SouthEaton, Ohio 45320Cell: 937-726-9736E-mail: [email protected]

Immvac, Inc.Evan Tate1896 N. 261 HwyHardinsburg, KY 40143Cell: 270-668-3167E-mail: [email protected]: www.immvac.com

Ian Stewart4185 W. Kinsel HwyCharlotte, Michigan 48813Cell: 517-719-9663E-mail: [email protected]


2012 Membership Listing

*Mercer LandmarkDave Puthoff, Randy Seeger & Joe Siegrist715 W. Logan St.P.O. Box 328Celina, Ohio 45822Phone: 419-586-2303 (Dave & Randy) 419-305-2451 (Joe)E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]: www.mercerlandmark.com

NovartisKatie Oney7311 Kilnstone Ct.Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068Phone: 614-725-6332E-mail: [email protected]: www.novarits.com

Ohio Soybean CouncilJennifer Coleman918 Proprietors Road Suite AWorthington, OH 43085Phone: 614-476-3100E-mail: [email protected]: www.soyohio.org

*PBS Animal HealthBecky Vincent2780 Richville DriveMassillon, OH 44646Phone: 1-800-321-0235E-mail: [email protected]: www.pbsanimalhealth.com

*Pfizer Animal HealthLeesa Beanblossom7174 Auld RoadBradford, Ohio 45308Phone: 937-447-3044E-mail: [email protected]: www.pfizer.com

Tom Esselburn5911 Snoddy Rd. • Shreve, Ohio 44676Phone: 330-201-1318E-mail: [email protected]

POET Biorefining - MarionDuane McCombs1660 Hillman Ford Rd.Marion, Ohio 43302Phone: 740-383-9774E-mail: [email protected]: www.poet.com

Provico Farm & Show Supply, LLCSam Braun 400 W. Walnut StreetPO Box 579, Botkins, Ohio 45306Phone: 937-693-2411E-mail: [email protected]: www.provico.com

Reed & Baur Insurance Agency LLCJim Rogers & Paula Dillon2097 E State Street, Suite AAthens, Ohio 45701Phone: 1-866-593-6688E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.reedbaur.com

*Townsend’s SalesDean Armstrong801 Jisco West RoadJackson, Ohio 45640Phone: 740-988-5681E-mail: [email protected]

Umbarger Show FeedsEric King & Jackson UmbargerPO Box 695111 N. Baldwin StreetBargersville, IN 46106Phone: 317-422-5195E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.umbargerandsons.com

Union Stock YardsBill & Janet Butler7510 SR 138 EastPO Box 129Hillsboro, Ohio 45133Phone: 937-393-1958E-mail: [email protected]: www.unionstockyards.net

*United Producers, Inc.Sam RobertsAbra Dunn8351 N. High StreetSuite 250Columbus, Ohio 43235Phone: 937-477-0060 (Sam) 1-800-456-3276 (Abra)E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.uproducers.com

Weaver Leather LivestockLisa Shearer & Angela Shoemaker7540 CR 201PO Box 68Mt. Hope, Ohio 44660Phone: 330-674-1782 ext. 206 (Lisa) 330-674-1782 ext. 251 (Angela)E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.weaverleather.com

*Kalmbach FeedsJeff Neal7148 State Hwy 199 Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351Office: 419-294-3838E-mail: [email protected]: www.kalmbachfeeds.com *Kent FeedsAndy McVay2134 Old Oak DriveWest Lafayette, IN 47906Phone: 765-427-5182E-mail: [email protected]: www.kentfeeds.com

Kale Causemaker1600 Oregon St.Muscatine, IA 52716Phone: 1-866-647-1212E-mail: [email protected]

Luke Snider4099 Loramie Washington Rd.Houston, Ohio 45333Phone: 937-606-1172E-mail: [email protected]

Phil Reppert4481 Firestone RoadShreve, Ohio 44676Phone: 330-201-0991E-mail: [email protected]

*Land O’ Lakes FeedJim Jackson892 South 775 East Greenfield, IN 46140Phone: 317-695-6139E-mail: [email protected]: www.landolakes.com

David Newsom5955 Mill Oak Dr.Noblesville, IN 46062Phone: 317-677-5799E-mail: [email protected]

John Reed640 Jerusalem Rd.Bremen, Ohio 43107Phone: 937-302-0006E-mail: [email protected]

McArthur Lumber & PostBob Marlowe31310 State Route 29McArthur, Ohio 45651Phone: 740-596-2551E-mail: [email protected]: www.mcarthurlumberandpost.com

*M. H. Eby, Inc./Eby TrailersKirk Swensen & Steve Rittenhouse 4435 State Route 29 West Jefferson, Ohio 43162Phone: 614-879-6901E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: www.mheby.com


Up the Alley

How Do You Define Quality?

By John Grimes, OSU Extension Beef CoordinatorProgram support provided by OCA and Ohio Beef Council

Every individual regardless of age is a consumer. Granted, at a younger age,

many of the purchasing decisions are made for us but at some point in our life, we are full-fledged consumers. I think it is safe to say that every consumer wants to get as much “bang for their buck” as they can when purchasing an item. In other words, we want to purchase as much quality as we can within our bud-get. This begs the question, “How do you define quality?”

Think about the things we typically purchase and how we determine quality of the product. Are you willing to pay more for something that is actually or per-ceived as better? How do you determine what brand and make of automobile you drive? Do you wear a specific brand of clothes? What determines the purchases you make at a grocery store? What goes into your decision-making process when choosing the seed corn you plant, the feed for your livestock, and the breed of bull for your cows?

Since 1991, the beef checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) has provided the industry with meaningful data in regards to the U.S. beef supply. Ultimately, the NBQA helps to iden-tify quality shortfalls and recommends innovative approaches to improve our product and build consumer confidence. While the early audits focused almost exclusively on the physical attributes of beef, the latest audit considers more sweeping issues that impact both the producer and consumer.

The initial NBGA identified the fol-lowing quality challenges as the top priorities in 1991: external fat; seam fat; overall palatability; tenderness; over-all cutability; and marbling. The beef industry was worked hard over the past two decades to address these issues and has seen significant improvement in our

end product. It is obvious that when the industry identifies issues that reduce profitability, it has been willing to step up and fix the problem.

The 2011 NBQA indicates a shift in the type of quality challenges facing today’s beef industry. The current audit identifies the following quality chal-lenges as the top priorities: food safety; eating satisfaction;how and where cattle are raised;lean, fat and bone; weight and size; and cattle genetics. It is fairly easy to see that from 1991 to 2011, we have seen a shift in the top priorities identi-fied from a focus on measurable carcass

defects to the concerns of our consumers about our product.

The closer our industry gets to the consumer (packers, foodservice, and retail-ers), food safety becomes increasingly important. The 2011 NBQA indicates all beef sectors most frequently define eating satisfaction as being related to tenderness and flavor. Eating satisfaction is the only attribute for which packers, foodservice, and retailers are willing to pay a premium. It has become more important than ever for the industry to insure beef product integrity. The consumer wants to know more about the beef they consume as well

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as how and where we produce it. How will we address these most recent challenges?

In terms of food safety, the producer can play a vital role in the process. We continuously need to improve the health of calves and feedlot cattle. There is always room for improvement in the implementation of Beef Quality Assur-ance programs. There is a definite need to develop and implement an effective animal identification system that can im-prove our record keeping for the benefit of the entire beef industry.

Beef is a unique eating experience from other meats and U.S. beef is the highest quality in the world. The beef industry needs to aggressively utilize the technolo-gies we have to insure eating satisfaction for the consumer and insure our place in the domestic and global marketplace. We must properly use growth promotant products to balance production needs and consumer desires. Identify elite genetics and use them to optimize the cutability, palatability, and consistency of our product. There is a need to increase research to identify new prod-ucts and improve eating satisfaction.

Possibly the most important challenge facing the beef industry today is need to reconnect with our consumer. Now more than ever we need to proactively tell beef’s story to the consumer. A failure to com-municate with the consumer on any phase of beef production can lead to consumer distrust. Just look at the story from earlier this year on lean finely textured beef (“pink slime”) and you can see the damag-ing effects of a lack of communication with the consumer.

The industry from the farm level and up has to be more willing to document feeding, health, and handling practices to gain the consumer’s confidence in regards to animal welfare. We cannot count on industry to tell our story. We must sup-port our own local, state, and national beef organizations’ efforts to communicate with consumers about beef. We as individual producers must take advantage of any op-portunities we have to educate consumers. This can be done in a variety of waysrang-ing from one-on-one contacts to using an ever-growing list of social media outlets.

For the beef industry to remain viable in the future, we must increase the demand for beef both in domestic and international markets. We can grow demand by produc-ing the safest, high quality beef product possible with the technology available to us and then openly telling our story to consumers to build their trust.

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Kasich Signs Order to Help Drought-Stricken Farmers

In response to severe heat and rainfall shortages across large areas of the state which are afflicting much of Ohio’s agri-culture industry, Governor John R. Kasich signed Executive Order 2012-11K on July 25, instructing state agencies to help farmers reduce the negative impacts of the drought and to seek federal assistance.

As part of Kasich’s order, Ohio will urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to give Ohio farmers access to drought-related fed-eral assistance such as emergency low-in-terest loans for crop losses, relief payments for non-insurable losses, the temporary deferral of payments on federal loans and permission to cut hay for livestock from acreage otherwise set aside for conserva-tion. Additionally, Kasich’s order:•InstructstheOhioDepartmentofAg-

riculture to educate farmers on the ad-verse impacts of drought conditions and how best to mitigate them, as well as to conduct a series of regional drought education meetings;

•InstructstheOhioDepartmentofAg-riculture to create a website to inform farmers of where they can find hay to purchase for their livestock;

•AllowstheOhioDepartmentofTrans-portation to grant permits for farmers cut hay for livestock they own from highway rights-of-way;

“Farmers are the foundation of Ohio’s $105 billion food and agriculture industry and taking steps to help them through this hot, dry weather is essential to their survival,” said Kasich.

Ohio FSA Authorizes Additional CRP Practices for Emergency Graz-ing and Haying

In response to the continued drought conditions, the Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Steve Maurer, announced the addition of 5 Conservation Reservation Programs (CRP) practices that livestock producers and other participants in the CRP will now be able to emergency hay and graze. “Many of these additional acres have wetland-related characteristics and are likely to contain better quality hay and forage than on other CRP acres,” said Maurer.

Eligible producers who are interested in haying or grazing CRP under the emer-gency authorization, and current CRP par-ticipants who choose to provide land for haying or grazing to an eligible livestock producer, must first request approval from their local FSA office and obtain a modi-fied conservation plan from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Emergency haying is authorized through August 31, 2012. Emergency grazing is au-thorized through September 30, 2012. At least 50 percent of each field shall be left unhayed for wildlife. At least 25 percent of each field shall be left ungrazed for wildlife (orgrazenotmorethan75percentofthestocking rate determined by NRCS).

Producers must file a request and re-ceive approval from their local FSA office before starting emergency haying and grazing activity.

Ohio State Names New VP for Agricultural Administration

The Ohio State University recently named alumnus Bruce McPheron vice president for agricultural administration and dean of the College of Food, Agricul-tural, and Environmental Sciences.

McPheron is currently dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University and will start his new appointment on November 1, 2012, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

He will succeed Bobby Moser, who has served as dean and vice president since 1991. Moser announced his retirement in September 2011.

“Dr. McPher-on is an Ohioan by birth, an Ohio State alum-nus, and spent three years working as a county Exten-sion educator in the state,” said Ohio State Presi-dent E. Gordon Gee. “He brings a global view and worldwide experience back to Ohio to lead one of Ohio State’s most important educational programs. I am delighted that we have been fortunate enough to attract him back home.”

Originally from Kenton, Ohio, McPher-on began his career as a 4-H county Ex-tension agent in Ohio in the early 1980s and, since 1988, has worked in research and teaching at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. For more than a decade, he has served on the college’s leadership team, first as associate dean and director of the Pennsylvania Agri-cultural Experiment Station and as dean since 2009.

McPheron has a national reputation in agricultural leadership that includes serving as chair of the experiment sta-tion component of the Board of Agri-culture Assembly of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). He now serves as chair-elect of APLU’s Policy Board of Directors of the Board on Agriculture Assembly and has served nationally in LEAD-21, the coun-try’s professional development program for agricultural leaders that promotes linkages among research, academics, and extension.

McPheron earned his bachelor’s degree in entomology with honors at Ohio State, and his master’s degree in biology and his doctorate in entomology at the University of Illinois.

McPheron and his wife, Marilyn, an art-ist and children’s book author and illustra-tor, have two children. Their son is a Navy rescue swimmer and antisubmarine warfare specialist, and their daughter is a senior majoring in photography at Penn State.

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HSUS, OCM Form Alliance to Destroy Beef Checkoff

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander expressed disgust following an announcement that the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to destroy more than 25 years of market development and consumer demand building by the Beef Checkoff Program.

Specifically, OCM announced Aug. 9 that it will file a lawsuit seeking an injunction against the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Beef Promotion Operating Committee. OCM President and Director Fred Stokes stated during the press briefing that HSUS is help-ing fund its efforts to file the lawsuit. OCM claims to advocate for a fair, competitive agricultural marketplace; however, in doing so it partnered with an organization known for its anti-agriculture agenda. According to Alexander, independent research shows thebeefcheckoffissupportedbynearly75percent of cattlemen and women.

“HSUS is an organization going state by state vowing to end production agricul-ture by outlawing scientifically validated production practices in animal agriculture. Their efforts put people out of business and often jeopardize the well-being of livestock,” said Alexander.

OCM made no secrets about its connec-tion to HSUS during the press conference.

Stokes said, “OCM and every cowboy out there owes a deep gratitude to the Hu-mane Society of the United States.”

Alexander, who is also an independent cattle feeder from Pilger, Neb., said it is para-mount for cattlemen and cattlewomen to know that OCM is working with an extrem-ist animal rights group to disable a program dedicated to building demand for beef.

“Their actions will impact consumers by increasing protein costs at the grocery store. They are no friend to family farm-ers and ranchers or consumers and will be challenged at every corner by NCBA,” said Alexander. “Animal agriculture is vital to sustaining food production and we will not sit by and allow these organizations to stifle our ability to mitigate hunger and feed people here and abroad.”

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Beef BriefsATI announces dedication of new beef cattle handling facility

The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) will dedicate its new beef cattle handling facility on Friday, Oct. 12 at from 1-3 p.m., with re-marks at 2 p.m. All members of the Ohio beef industry who are interested in seeing the facility and learning more about it are welcome to attend.

ATI worked with Grandin Livestock Handling Systems, Inc. from Fort Collins, Colo., to construct a facility designed by re-nowned animal behaviorist Temple Gran-din. The new facility will meet the needs of both Ohio State ATI and beef producers around Ohio. This progressive design in-cludes a corral, a dual chute system with a hydraulic squeeze chute and breeding box, and sorting pens.

One of the distinctive features of Gran-din’s design is a system of curved chutes combined with a round crowd pen. The tendency of cattle when herded is to move back in the direction they came from. The round pen moves the cattle through a 180

degree turn, thus working with rather than against their natural behavior. The curved chutes allow the cattle to see two or three animal lengths ahead. The curved design also conceals livestock handlers, whose presence might make cattle balk. These measures reduce the amount of stress cattle experience during handling.

With the new facility, the Ohio State ATI beef programs are teaching students more about safe animal handling and the benefits of designing livestock handling facilities based on animal behavior rather than human conve-nience. “Efficiency, humane handling, and animal welfare are essential components of any beef operation,” said ATI Director of Farm Operations Mark Schleppi,“and this design will facilitate each of these.” In addi-

tion to teaching the next generation of beef producers with this new working facility, ATI also hopes to welcome current beef industry members to learn more about beef cattle handling through training that will be offered to industry through ATI’s Busi-ness Training & Educational Services.

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Results & Highlights



Angus Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female SCC Royal Blackbird 138Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro

Reserve Champion FemaleSCC Queen O Diamonds GAF 197

Kinsey Crowe, West AlexandriaGrand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Wayview Princess Fiona 010Rylee Closser, Hebron

Angus Open Show

Grand Champion Female Dameron SRF Pride 1144

Will Harsh, RadnorReserve Champion Female

SCC Royal Blackbird 138Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair Dameron Bardot 080

Will Harsh, RadnorReserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Equity 87 Treasure NCC1 87Equity Angus Farm


Grand Champion Bull LMF Radar 1710

Miller Family Angus, Gaston Reserve Champion Bull

MAF Raven 4011Jordan Mullett, Coshocton

Premier BreederJamie M. King, TiffinPremier Exhibitor Jamie M. King, TiffinHerdsman Award

Keri Felumlee, Newark

Chianina Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female McFarlands Beyonce 337Y Madison Clark, Covington

Reserve Champion Female CBF Cally Red Temptress 12Y

Curtis Harsh, Radnor

Chianina Open Show

Grand Champion Female Sweet Pea 114Y

Cody E. Vance, Cardington

Reserve Champion Female McFarlands Beyonce 337YMadison Clark, Covington

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair Maddy/Shadoe 36T

Randy Pryor, Weirton

Grand Champion Bull CFBC Frappe 312Z

Brittany Conkey, HicksvillePremier Breeder

4c Show Cattle, Oregonia Premier Exhibitor

Hannah Topmiller, Pleasant Plain

Gelbvieh Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female OHMV Something in Red 411X

Hunter Sheeley, HillsboroReserve Champion Female

KVEE Yo Yo 189YCody Mack, Norwich

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Gelbvieh Open Show

Grand Champion Female KJSG Ohio MV Arianna 403YMaple Valley Farm, HillsboroReserve Champion Female

OH MV Something In RedMaple Valley Farm, Hillsboro

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair HLEE MV Polled Roxie 400UMaple Valley Farm, Hillsboro

Grand Champion Bull PNS Bartley PN5708X

Shaker Hill Farm, LebanonReserve Champion Bull

CIRS Shaker’s Wasp CIRS34YShaker Hill Farm, Lebanon

Premier BreederMaple Valley Farm, Hillsboro

Premier ExhibitorMaple Valley Farm, Hillsboro

Herdsman AwardMaple Valley Farm, Hillsboro

Hereford Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female Star KKH SSF Olive AweAddison Jones, Harrod

Reserve Champion Female HH JD Holly’s Josie 131

Sara Beanblossom, BradfordGrand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

NS 16R Firefly 861Keayla Harr, Jeromesville

Hereford Open Show

Grand Champion Female CRC Suzy 1Y

Cody R. Cope, ColumbianaReserve Champion Female

HH Pearl 122A ETSara Beanblossom, Bradford

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair NS 16R Firefly 861

Keayla Harr, JeromesvilleReserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair

H ASM 743 Mindy 007Kayla Alexander, Sabina

Grand Champion Bull RLB H850 Big Mac 922X

Daniel And Robin Riker, IoniaReserve Champion Bull

UHF 27P Xavier U16ZRalph Ullman & Son, Graysville

Premier BreederSara Beanblossom, Bradford

Premier Exhibitor Sara Beanblossom, Bradford

Herdsman AwardRalph Ullman & Son, Graysville

Limousin Jr. Show

Grand Champion Limousin FemaleTiny Scarlet HNKW1101Y

Hannah Williamson, WarsawReserve Champion Limousin Female

Tiny Xtra Sweet TAFV12XHannah Williamson, Warsaw

Grand Champion Limflex Female CJSL 1057Y

Taylor Cluxton, Peebles

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Reserve Champion Limflex Female Just Ameres Sissy 091X

Hannah Ziegler, Upper SanduskyGrand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

EF Wall Flower 555WHannah Ziegler, Upper Sandusky

Limousin Open Show

Grand Champion FemaleGPFX Blaque Rose 3064

Green Pasture Farm, Berlin CenterGrand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

PSRF Xena 062xPatton’s Seldom Rest Farm, HillsboroReserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair

EF WallFlower 555WHannah Ziegler, Upper Sandusky

Grand Champion BullCJSL 1048Y

Cluxton Cattle, PeeblesReserve Champion Bull

Tiny You The Man TAFV16YVan Horn Limousin, Malta

Produce of Dam Van Horn Limousin, Malta

Premier BreederVan Horn Limousin, Malta

Premier ExhibitorVan Horn Limousin, Malta

Maine-Anjou Jr. Show

Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female CHAM Mercy Me CHAM15V

Hannah Spohn, OakhillReserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Miss American Honey MM462YJanel Gilbert, Greenville

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleOTTS Miss Marley LOM75XBrittany Conkey, Hicksville

Reserve Champion MaineTainer FemaleBNWZ Simply Irresistible 4114Y

Abigail Collins, New Paris

Maine-Anjou Open Show

Grand Champion Female Miss American Honey MMU62Y

Janel Gilbert, Greenville

Reserve Champion Female Sue

Devin Coon, Oak Hill

Grand Champion Bull PKE We Go 8Z CKA8Z

Cameron Alexander, SabinaReserve Champion Bull

HLA Sooner 212ZHard Luck Acres, Thornville

MaineTainer Open Show

Grand Champion Female OTTS Miss Marley LOM75XBrittany Conkey, Hicksville

Reserve Champion Female Gras Rose’s Ali Gras 14Kathy Lehman, Shelby

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair PKE We Go 8Z CKA8Z

Cameron Alexander, Sabina

Grand Champion Bull PKE Braxton 12Z

Cameron Alexander, Sabina


Herdsman AwardChristopher Tooms, New Concord

Santa Gertrudis Open Show

Grand Champion Female Rosie 190

Osborne Livestock Co., TurneyReserve Champion Female

Circle A Lady Red 111Randall Strickmeyer, Verona

Best of Polled FemaleCheezy 521/10

Hailey Grubb, Chillicothe

Grand Champion Bull 5-E’s Integrity 350

Greg and Hilda Edenfield, AlthaReserve Champion Bull

LF Royal Ruler Y1Shaker Hill Farm, LebanonBest of Polled Award Bull

LF Royal Ruler Y1Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon

Produce of Dam Lovett Farm, Hillsboro

Get of SireLovett Farm, Hillsboro

Premier BreederLovett Farm, Hillsboro

Premier Exhibitor Randall Strickmeyer, Verona

Herdsman AwardCircle A Farm, Williamsport

Shorthorn Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female CF Silver Rose 140 BS x ET 140

Jared Bates, Chandlersville



Reserve Champion Female GCC Lucky Sunshine 153

Lauren Corry, Xenia

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus FemaleSSF CF Georgina Plus

Kaitlyn Levan, LancasterReserve Champion ShorthornPlus

FemaleSULL Red Tamale 1258

Hank Levan, Woodstock

Shorthorn Open Show

Grand Champion FemaleGCC Lucky Sunshine 153

Lauren Corry, XeniaReserve Grand Champion Female

RKC-KOLT Demi’s Diva 105 ETJamie Limes, Waynesville

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female Centerfold 1512 ET

Luke Spangler, OakwoodReserve Champion ShorthornPlus

Female Sierra Storm

Taylor Gerdeman, Ottawa

Grand Champion Bull CF Lejit 051

Lauren Czerwinski, ColumbianaReserve Champion Bull

GJD SwaggerJerry Duvelis & Family, Hamilton

Premier BreederRick Hogue

Premier Exhibitor Turner Shorthorns, Somerset

Herdsman AwardKey Ridge Shorthorn Farm, Bellaire

Simmental Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female Lazy H Perfect Power Y4

Brooke Bumgardner, South ViennaReserve Champion Female

TJSC KnockoutTy Whitney, St. Marys

Grand Champion Cow/Calf PairDS Jasmine T108

Cara Dillon, Nashport

Simmental Influence Jr. Show

Grand Champion Female Maplecrest D Erica 131YLauren Grimes, Hillsboro

Reserve Champion Female ACW Annie K 330Y

Austin Henthorn, Fleming

Simmental Open Show

Grand Champion Female CSCX Obsessed 481Y

Campbell Show Calves, Sycamore

Scholarship WinnerJessica Harsh, Delaware County, was awarded a $1,000 Market Beef Exhibitor Scholarship.


Market Beef Showmanship Champions

Champion 18-year-old ShowmanMackenzie Fuchey

Champion 17-year-old Showman & Overall Champion

Madison Clark Champion 16-year-old Showman

Macie OttChampion 15-year-old Showman

Jessica MillenbaughChampion 14-year-old Showman

Curtis HarshChampion 13-year-old Showman

Lindsey PughChampion 12-year-old Showman

Clay FoorChampion 11-year-old Showman

Brooke EgbertChampion 10-year-old Showman

Allison DavisChampion 9-year-old Showman

Carson Shafer

Angus Showmanship ChampionsSenior Jordan Mullett

Intermediate Emily WoganJunior Rylee Closser

Chianina Showmanship ChampionsSenior Cain Schneider

Junior Alyssa Carter

Gelbvieh Showmanship ChampionsSenior Hunter Sheeley

Junior Kyle Brown

Hereford Showmanship ChampionsSenior Sara Beanblossom

Intermediate Dylan EvoniukJunior Kurtis Krasky

Reserve Champion Female Lazy H Last Chance Y212

Lazy H Farm, FlemingGrand Champion Cow/Calf Pair

Ms Suspicion HRWU509Emily Brinkman, Holgate

Reserve Champion Cow/ Calf PairLazy H Antoinette X11

Ferguson Show Cattle, Chardon

Grand Champion BullCSCX Storm Warning 461Y

Campbell Show Calves, SycamoreReserve Champion Bull

Classic Mr Domination Z36Tyler Brown, Fairmont

Premier BreederLazy H Farm, Fleming

Premier Exhibitor SVJ Farm, Amity

Herdsman AwardEmily Brinkman, Holgate

Simmental Influence Open Show

Grand Champion Female MS Solution 120Y

Lindsey Miller, LancasterReserve Champion Female

Zeis BLL Lucky Gal Y861Autumn Scheiderer, Irwin

Grand Champion Bull Hara’s First Class 5Y

Dylan Gentis, UrbanaReserve Champion BullSells Deputy Taylor Y102

Kyndall Williams, Mt. GileadHerdsman Award

Emily Brinkman, Holgate

Commercial Cattle Show

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Overall Live & Champion Pen of 3 Steers

Bruce Dickerson, South CharlestonReserve Champion Pen of 3 Overall Live

& Reserve Champion Pen of 3 SteersGlen Feichtner, New Washington

Champion Lot of 3 HeifersFred Voge, West Alexandria

Reserve Champion Lot of 3 HeifersDon Sweeting, North Fairfield


Prospect Calf Show

Grand Champion HeiferChristopher Tooms, New Concord

Reserve Champion HeiferBuckeye Valley Show Cattle, West Union

Third Overall HeiferClouse Farms, CoolvilleFourth Overall HeiferStruder Farms, ShelbyFifth Overall Heifer

C.J. Williams, Coolville

Grand Champion SteerBranden DeFrank, Richmond

Reserve Champion SteerTaulbee Cattle Co., Felicity

Third Overall SteerKayla Campbell, Cedarville

Fourth Overall SteerBuckeye Valley Show Cattle, West Union

Fifth Overall SteerSarah Wireman, Waynesfield


Limousin Showmanship ChampionsSenior Hannah WilliamsonIntermediate A.J. Cluxton

Junior Ridge Cluxton

Maine-Anjou Showmanship ChampionsSenior Brittany Conkey

Junior Devin Coon

Shorthorn Showmanship ChampionsSenior Hank Levan

Intermediate Desirae LogsdonJunior Kadley Levan

Simmental Showmanship ChampionsSenior Allison Reed

Intermediate Meghan ReedJunior Rachel Dickson

Market Beef Show

Grand Champion Market Beef & AOB Champion

Danielle Heintz, Lakeview

Reserve Champion Market Beef & Division IV Champion

Mackenzie Fruchey, FayetteThird Overall Market Beef & Division II

ChampionBrooke Egbert, Botkins

Fourth Overall Market Beef & Division II Reserve Champion

Sarah Klehm, MinervaFifth Overall Market Beef & Champion

ShorthornKyle Piscione, LagrangeDivision I Champion

Wyatt Daniels, AdaDivision I Reserve Champion

Madison Clark, CovingtonDivision III Champion

Gerrett Davison, LondonDivision III Reserve Champion

Carson Shafer, EatonDivision IV Reserve ChampionSierra Gastomsky, West Milton

Division V ChampionMackenzie Shuey, Springfield

Division V Reserve ChampionLori Millenbaugh, CrestlineChampion Market Heifer

Sarah Johnson, WilliamsportReserve Champion Market Heifer

Allison Davis, Carrollton

Supreme Heifer ShowSupreme Champion HeiferCHAM Mercy Me CHAM15V

Champion Maine-AnjouHannah Spohn, Oakhill

Reserve Supreme Champion HeiferSCC Royal Blackbird 138

Champion AngusLauren Grimes, Hillsboro

Third Overall HeiferStar KKH SSF Olive Awe

Champion HerefordAddison Jones, HarrodFourth Overall Heifer

CF Silver Rose 140 BS x ET 140Champion Shorthorn

Jared Bates, ChandlersvilleFifth Overall Heifer

Lazy H Perfect Power Y4Champion Simmental

Brooke Bumgardner, South Vienna


4-H Livestock Judging ContestJr. Division High Point Individuals CattleFirst Place - Jack HagemeyerSecond Place - Morgan MazeyThird Place - Paul BensmanFourth Place - Cody TrimbachFifth Place - Kylie O’Brien

ReasonsFirst Place - Morgan MazeySecond Place - Katie FeldmannThird Place - Jack HagemeyerFourth Place - Jenne SiegelFifth Place - Luke Hagemeyer

OverallFirst Place - Morgan MazeySecond Place - Trisha SeckelThird Place - Paul BensmanFourth Place - Sydney MazeyFifth Place - Jack Hagemeyer

Jr. Division High Team OverallFirst Place - Wood County Junior: Morgan Mazey, Sydney Mazey, Jack Hagemeyer, and Luke Hagemeyer. Coach: Dan FroboseSecond Place - Warren: Pete Siebert, Al-lison Combs, Katie Feldmann, and Paul Bensman. Coach: Greg Meyer

Sr. Division High Point Individuals CattleFirst Place - Lucas TuckSecond Place - Austin ChesterThird Place - Mitch KisamoreFourth Place - Kyle KisamoreFifth Place - Cole Legget

ReasonsFirst Place - Logan BrowneSecond Place - Hannah FroboseThird Place - Mitch Kisamore

Fourth Place - Caleb MarshallFifth Place - Cole Legget

OverallFirst Place - Mitch KisamoreSecond Place - Kirsten AmelingThird Place - Lane KemnerFourth Place - Logan BrowneFifth Place - Levi Criswell

Sr. Division High Team Overall First Place - Wood County Senior #1: Logan Browne, Lane Kemner, Hannah Frobose, and Diane Bushman. Coach: Dan FroboseSecond Place - Wood County Senior #2: Kirsten Ameling, Steven Speck, Garrett Tuck, and Lucas Tuck. Coach: Dan Frobose



Sale of Champions

top Three Outstanding Market Exhibitors

Exhibited by: Danielle Heintz, Auglaize Co.

Live Weight – 1273Carcass Weight – 809

Dressing Percentage – 63.69%Backfat (inches) – 0.45

Ribeye (area, square in.) – 15.6Yield Grade – 2.6

Quality Grade – Low ChoicePurchased by: JD Equipment, S&S

Volvo, Kale Marketing Sold For: $70,000

Exhibited by: Mackenzie Fruchey, Fulton Co.

Live Weight – 1396Carcass Weight – 926

Dressing Percentage – 66.3%Backfat (inches) – 0.60

Ribeye (area, square in.) – 15.5Yield Grade – 3.4

Quality Grade – Low ChoicePurchased by: Steve R. Rauch Exca-

vating and Demolition Sold For: $38,000

Grand Champion Market Beef Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef

Allison Davis, Carroll County finished first in the 2012 Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor. The $4,000 prize was sponsored by S&S Volvo & GMC Turcks and JD Equipment Inc.

Danielle Heintz, Auglaize County finished second in the 2012 Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor. The $3,000 prize was sponsored by Steve R. Rauch, Inc.

Anne Thompson, Clinton County finished third in the 2012 Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor. The $2,500 prize was sponsored by the Youth Reserve Program.


Commercial Cattle Show Carcass Awards

Grand Champion CarcassExhibitor: Kenley Schwendeman, VincentAvg. Live Wt: 1336 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 803

Yield Grades: 2.1, 2.6, 3.5Quality Grades: Ch, Ch-, Ch+

Avg. Pen Price: $186 • Base Price: $182Avg. Premium: $4

Reserve Grand Champion CarcassExhibitor: Glen Feichtner, New WashingtonAvg. Live Wt: 1316 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 834

Yield Grades: 2.8, 3.9, 3.2Quality Grades: Ch-, Ch+, Ch+

Avg. Pen Price: $185.67 • Base Price: $182Avg. Premium: $3.67

Third PlaceExhibitor: Don Sweeting, North Fairfield

Avg. Live Wt: 1263 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 780Yield Grades: 3.5, 3.2, 4.4

Quality Grades: Ch, Ch-, PrAvg. Pen Price: $185.33 • Base Price: $182

Avg. Premium: $3.33

Fourth PlaceExhibitor: Fred Voge

Avg. Live Wt: 1326 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 773Yield Grades: 4.2, 3.4, 3.4

Quality Grades: Pr, Ch, Ch-Avg. Pen Price: $185.33 • Base Price: $182

Avg. Premium: $3.33

Fifth PlaceExhibitor: Drew Bumgardner, South ViennaAvg. Live Wt: 1137 • Avg. Carcass Wt: 727

Yield Grades: 2.2, 3.0, 2.6Quality Grades: Ch, Ch-, Ch-

Avg. Pen Price: $184.33 • Base Price: $182Avg. Premium: $2.33

Outstanding Record Books

The beef Skillathon winners in each age group pictured from the left are: Alex Linder; age 9 of Huron County; Allison Davis, age 10 of Carroll County; Lori Millenbaugh, age 11 of Crawford County; Anne Thompson, age 12 of Clinton County; Kady Davis, age 13 of Carroll County; Meghan Reed, age 14 of Sandusky County; Samantha Norman, age 15 of Fulton County; Sydney Snider, age 16 of Clermont County; Jessica Harsh, age 17 of Pickaway County; Emily Herring, age 18 of Fulton County.

Skillathon Winners

Outstanding Market Exhibitors

Pictured are the 2012 Ohio State Fair Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitors by age division. Pictured from the left are: Alex Linder, age 9 of Huron County; Allison Davis, age 10 of Carroll County; Brooke Egbert; age 11 of Auglaize County; Anne Thompson, age 12 of Clinton County; Kady Davis, age 13 of Carroll County; Lauren Ott, age 14 of Huron County; Jessica Millenbaugh, age 15 of Crawford County; Danielle Heintz, age 16 of Auglaize County; Sarah Johnson, age 17 of Pickaway County and Mackenzie Fruchey, age 18 of Fulton County.

Case Barton, age 9 of Holmes County; Allison Davis, age 10 of Carroll County; Lori Millenbaugh, age 11 of Crawford County; Clay Foor, age 12 of Licking County; Kady Davis, age 13 of Carroll County; Anne Thompson, age 14 of Clinton County; Samantha Norman, age 15 of Fulton County; Kaitlyn Thompson, age 16 of Miami County; Mackenzie Shuey, age 17 of Clark County; Ty Hamilton, age 18 of Highland County; Ron Kensinger, Chair OSU Department of Animal Sciences.

The Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show that took place July 29 also featured a carcass evaluation competition. The awards banquet for the carcass competi-tion was held in conjunction with the OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference, Aug.

9. Exhibitors selected between two grids, retail or restaurant, at the time the live animals were entered in the show.

More than $5,000 in premiums were awarded to the live show winners from the Ohio State Fair and donations toward the

carcass show premiums totaled more than $3,000. These premiums are in addition to the base bid price paid by the packer. Spon-sors for the carcass contest include: Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, United Produc-ers, Inc., and the Ohio State Fair. The Ohio Department of Corrections serves as a partner for the contest.



Celebrate the Steak Day“Free food! Hamburgers and steaks,”

called the emcee, Bud Kalbaugh, at this year’s Celebrate the Steak Day at the Ohio State Fair. Fairgoers came flocking by the dozens to enjoy free samples of beef.

This year’s Celebrate the Steak Day theme was the Striking Out Hunger with Lean Beef campaign. Ohio beef farmers have teamed up with Kroger, the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, the Columbus Clippers, the Ohio Corn Marketing Program and the Ohio Soybean Council to strike out hunger this baseball season. For each strikeout recorded by the Clippers this season, two pounds of lean beef will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. To help bring aware-ness to this event, Columbus Clippers’ pitcher Corey Kluber attended, talking to consumers and signing autographs. Another popular attraction provided by the Clippers was the speed pitch, in which kids could throw for free and win a piece of Clippers memorabilia.

Although the free food, Clippers’ pitcher and speed pitch are what drew people in, it also allowed the Ohio Beef Council and the Beef Checkoff ample opportunity to connect with consumers. Consumers had the chance to talk to culinary experts from Kroger as well as beef producers to learn more about where their beef comes from and tips on preparing beef meals.

Checkoff Providing Consumer Information at the Fair

The Cattlemen’s Country Club, home of the putt-putt course provided by the Ohio Beef Council, allowed consumers to gain valuable information about the beef indus-try. The Ohio Beef Council set up numer-ous displays providing facts for consum-ers on anything from the proper cooking techniques, to how beef cattle are raised, to the latest news in the veal industry. Beef Checkoff dollars allowed brochures such as Confident Cooking with Beef, Power for Your Plate and Basics About Beef to be available for consumers to take home.

Back again this year was the Ag is Cool program which provides Ohio fourth-graders with the opportunity to learn about agricul-ture. With eight different stations located throughout the fairgrounds, students tried to visit as many as possible to answer the related industry question and receive their “passport” stamp. The Beef Theatre allowed students and parents alike to learn about the different stages in a beef animal’s life.

Ohio’s Heartland CuisineA long standing tradition at the Ohio

State Fair, Ohio’s Heartland Cuisine, has been a must-see for many years. Commod-

ity groups invite culinary ambassadors to the Heartland Cuisine stage to raise aware-ness of Ohio’s food system and promote the respective commodity.

This year, the Ohio Beef Council and the Beef Checkoff invited VIPs such as, Louis Cruse, Kroger Chef; Jason Johnson, OSU Medical Center Nutritionist; and Jackie Murray, owner of J&J Steakbarn.

Above: Clippers’ mascot, Lou Seal, entertained the crowds waiting to take their turn at speed pitch. Left: Gourmet hamburgers, prepared by Kroger, were popular among fairgoers attending Celebrate the Steak Day. Below: The putt-putt course provided a fun and affordable family activity at the fair.

By Katie Hack, OCA Intern

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Thank You OCA Steak Barn & food Pavilion WorkersPenta Career Center

Gallipolis FFA

North Central FFA

Wyandot County Cattlemen’s Association

Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association

Morgan FFA

District 6 FFA

Kevin and Patsy Miller

Mowrystown FFA

Riverdale FFA

Cargill Ag Horizons

RC Packing

Gallia County Cattlemen’s Association

OCA Board of Directors

Jim & Marlene Campbell & Crew

Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association

Fayette County Cattlemen’s Association

Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association

Highland County Cattlemen’s Association

United Producers Inc.

OSU Beef Team

Logan County Cattlemen’s Association

Ohio Cattlewomen

Stark County Cattlemen’s Association

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BE A PART OF OUR NEW SIMBUCKS PROGRAM!CASH FOR WINNERS – PROJECT EXCHANGESThe Lazy H SimBucks Program is a great new way to provide increased rewards and greater options to junior Simmental showmen. Every heifer - bred or open - that is purchased from Lazy H is eligible for SimBucks and each of these females is also eligible for our unique “Project Exchange” program. Through the Lazy H Project Exchange Program, every open heifer we sell is welcome back in any of our sales – spring or fall. Exchange your retired show heifers for newer models or cold, hard cash. In the end…We Want Happier Customers, Increased Junior Participation, Larger Adult Membership, and Breed Growth.LAZY H SIMBUCKS = MORE FUN, MORE EXCITEMENT, MORE OPTIONS, AND MORE SIMMENTAL!

AJSA JR. NATIONALS: GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER .................. $5000 CREDIT OR $2500 CASHRESERVE CHAMPION PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER ............... $3500 CREDIT OR $1750 CASH3RD OVERALL PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER .......................... $2500 CREDIT OR $1250 CASH4TH OVERALL PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER........................... $2000 CREDIT OR $1000 CASH5TH OVERALL PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER........................... $1500 CREDIT OR $750 CASHNWSS, NAILE AND AMERICAN ROYAL JR SHOWS:CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER................................. $3500 CREDIT OR $1750 CASHRES. CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER ......................... $2500 CREDIT OR $1250 CASHAJSA REGIONAL SHOWS: CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER................................. $2500 CREDIT OR $1250 CASHRES. CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER ......................... $1500 CREDIT OR $750 CASH

2011- 12 SimBucks Payout Schedule:SIMBUCKS RULES:

PROJECT EXCHANGE RULES:

1. All open and bred heifers purchased from Lazy H Farm are eligible.2. Heifers must be purchased in the exhibitor’s name.3. Maximum of one payout per animal – the highest premium will be paid.

4. Awards in the form of buying credit must be used within one year of receipt.5. Cow/calf pairs are not eligible for payout.

1. Every open heifer purchased from Lazy H is eligible to be resold as a bred heifer in one of our sales (spring or fall).2. All cattle wishing to be exchanged must be approved by the Lazy H Auction Manager, Farm Manager, or Owner as certain criteria must be met in order to participate. Ask for details.

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Reserve Champion Open Cow/calf Pair :: Ohio State Fair4th Overall Purebred Cow/calf PairSimmental Junior NationalsSand Ranch Hand x Lazy H Antoinette S23Owned by Ferguson Cattle Company

8th Overall Purebred Female :: 3rd Overall Bred & OwnedSimmental Junior NationalsExplorer x Lazy H Burn NoticeOwned by Katlyn Trail

Reserve Division Champion Jr FemaleOhio State Fair & Simmental Junior NationalsDream On x Triple C Perfect PowerOwned by Andrew Henthorn

5th Overall Bred & Owned Percentage FemaleSimmental Junior NationalsSaugahatchee x Lazy H Burn RightOwned by Zach Henthorn

Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Jr FemaleOhio State FairLock N Load x Annie K152Owned by Austin Henthorn

Reserve Champion Simmental Open Female :: Ohio State FairReserve Division Champion Jr & Open ShowSimmental Breeders Sweepstakes5th Overall Purebred :: Reserve Champion Bred & OwnedSimmental Junior NationalsLast Chance x GrandmasterOwned by Zach Henthorn

5th Overall Supreme Female :: Champion Jr Simmental Female :: Ohio State Fair3rd Overall Jr Female :: Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes12th Overall Purebred Female :: Simmental Junior NationalsBuilt Right x Triple C Perfect PowerOwned by Brooke Bumgardner

Reserve Supreme Champion Simmental Bull :: Wisconsin State FairLazy H Burn Baby Burn “Bernice” x Steel ForceOwned by Forrest Brother Farms

Reserve Champion Open Simmental Female :: West Virginia State FairExplorer x Lazy H Burn RightOwned by Mollee Brown

Champion Division I Purebred Female :: Simmental Junior NationalsTrademark x Lazy H JoyOwned by Morgan Smith

Reserve Division Champion Bull Calf :: Ohio State Fair

Supreme Champion Female :: Champion Jr & Open Simmental FemaleWest Virginia State FairUpgrade x Lazy H Burn Baby Burn “Bernice”Owned by Garrett Vaughn

Reserve Division Champion Jr Female 8th Overall Purebred Female :: 3rd Overall Bred & OwnedReserve Champion Open Cow/calf Pair :: Ohio State Fair

Reserve Champion Simmental Open Female :: Ohio State Fair 5th Overall Bred & Owned Percentage Female

Supreme Champion Female :: Champion Jr & Open Simmental Female

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Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Jr Female

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BE A PART OF OUR NEW SIMBUCKS PROGRAM!CASH FOR WINNERS – PROJECT EXCHANGESThe Lazy H SimBucks Program is a great new way to provide increased rewards and greater options to junior Simmental showmen. Every heifer - bred or open - that is purchased from Lazy H is eligible for SimBucks and each of these females is also eligible for our unique “Project Exchange” program. Through the Lazy H Project Exchange Program, every open heifer we sell is welcome back in any of our sales – spring or fall. Exchange your retired show heifers for newer models or cold, hard cash. In the end…We Want Happier Customers, Increased Junior Participation, Larger Adult Membership, and Breed Growth.LAZY H SIMBUCKS = MORE FUN, MORE EXCITEMENT, MORE OPTIONS, AND MORE SIMMENTAL!

AJSA JR. NATIONALS: GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER .................. $5000 CREDIT OR $2500 CASHRESERVE CHAMPION PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER ............... $3500 CREDIT OR $1750 CASH3RD OVERALL PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER .......................... $2500 CREDIT OR $1250 CASH4TH OVERALL PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER........................... $2000 CREDIT OR $1000 CASH5TH OVERALL PUREBRED OR PERCENTAGE HEIFER........................... $1500 CREDIT OR $750 CASHNWSS, NAILE AND AMERICAN ROYAL JR SHOWS:CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER................................. $3500 CREDIT OR $1750 CASHRES. CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER ......................... $2500 CREDIT OR $1250 CASHAJSA REGIONAL SHOWS: CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER................................. $2500 CREDIT OR $1250 CASHRES. CHAMPION PUREBRED & PERCENTAGE HEIFER ......................... $1500 CREDIT OR $750 CASH

2011- 12 SimBucks Payout Schedule:SIMBUCKS RULES:

PROJECT EXCHANGE RULES:

1. All open and bred heifers purchased from Lazy H Farm are eligible.2. Heifers must be purchased in the exhibitor’s name.3. Maximum of one payout per animal – the highest premium will be paid.

4. Awards in the form of buying credit must be used within one year of receipt.5. Cow/calf pairs are not eligible for payout.

1. Every open heifer purchased from Lazy H is eligible to be resold as a bred heifer in one of our sales (spring or fall).2. All cattle wishing to be exchanged must be approved by the Lazy H Auction Manager, Farm Manager, or Owner as certain criteria must be met in order to participate. Ask for details.

3. Lazy H will make determinations as to when the cattle will be sold.4. Sale preparation services are available.5. We kindly ask for as much advance notice as possible.

Be a part of the winning team & get your next heifer here!October 20, 2012


October 20, 2012KICK OFF TIME: 5:00 PM


Reserve Champion Open Cow/calf Pair :: Ohio State Fair4th Overall Purebred Cow/calf PairSimmental Junior NationalsSand Ranch Hand x Lazy H Antoinette S23Owned by Ferguson Cattle Company

8th Overall Purebred Female :: 3rd Overall Bred & OwnedSimmental Junior NationalsExplorer x Lazy H Burn NoticeOwned by Katlyn Trail

Reserve Division Champion Jr FemaleOhio State Fair & Simmental Junior NationalsDream On x Triple C Perfect PowerOwned by Andrew Henthorn

5th Overall Bred & Owned Percentage FemaleSimmental Junior NationalsSaugahatchee x Lazy H Burn RightOwned by Zach Henthorn

Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Jr FemaleOhio State FairLock N Load x Annie K152Owned by Austin Henthorn

Reserve Champion Simmental Open Female :: Ohio State FairReserve Division Champion Jr & Open ShowSimmental Breeders Sweepstakes5th Overall Purebred :: Reserve Champion Bred & OwnedSimmental Junior NationalsLast Chance x GrandmasterOwned by Zach Henthorn

5th Overall Supreme Female :: Champion Jr Simmental Female :: Ohio State Fair3rd Overall Jr Female :: Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes12th Overall Purebred Female :: Simmental Junior NationalsBuilt Right x Triple C Perfect PowerOwned by Brooke Bumgardner

Reserve Supreme Champion Simmental Bull :: Wisconsin State FairLazy H Burn Baby Burn “Bernice” x Steel ForceOwned by Forrest Brother Farms

Reserve Champion Open Simmental Female :: West Virginia State FairExplorer x Lazy H Burn RightOwned by Mollee Brown

Champion Division I Purebred Female :: Simmental Junior NationalsTrademark x Lazy H JoyOwned by Morgan Smith

Reserve Division Champion Bull Calf :: Ohio State Fair

Supreme Champion Female :: Champion Jr & Open Simmental FemaleWest Virginia State FairUpgrade x Lazy H Burn Baby Burn “Bernice”Owned by Garrett Vaughn

Reserve Division Champion Jr Female 8th Overall Purebred Female :: 3rd Overall Bred & OwnedReserve Champion Open Cow/calf Pair :: Ohio State Fair

Reserve Champion Simmental Open Female :: Ohio State Fair 5th Overall Bred & Owned Percentage Female

Supreme Champion Female :: Champion Jr & Open Simmental Female

Not Pictured...

Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Jr Female

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Angus Achievements2012 National Junior Angus Show

Morethan700Angusjuniorsandtheir families traveled to Louisville, Ky., to compete in the 2012 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) July 15-21 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.

National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members were in a “League of Their Own” as they exhibited 1,080 entries during the weeklong event that included more than a dozen educational contests in addition to the cattle show.

Mark Johnson, Orlando, Okla., judgedthe637ownedheifers;JeffGooden, Iberia, Mo., judged the 258 bred-and-owned heifers, 50 cow-calf pairs, and 66 bulls; Steve Reimer, Chamberlain, S.D., judge the 69 steers; Jason Duggin, Martin, Tenn., assisted in judging the owned heifers; and Rob Starkey, Greenfield, Ind., assisted in judging the bred-and-owned heifers, and cow-calf pairs.

Lauren Grimes of Hillsboro, Ohio exhibited the Senior Champion Bred and Owned Heifer, Maplecrest Rita K0240.

Kinsey Crowe of Alexandria, Ohio exhibited the Division I Owned Heifer Calf Champion, SCC Queen O Diamonds GAF197.

In the National Junior Angus Show-manship, Lauren Grimes placed fourth overall.

Angus Youth Participate in LEADThe 2012 Leaders Engaged in Angus

Development (LEAD) Conference is one for the record books. White water rafting, a challenging high ropes course, and top livestock industry speakers made the Rocky Mountain landscape an ideal setting to bring Angus juniors together. Will Harsh of Radnor and Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, attended the conference.

The event, themed “Peak Perfor-mance,” was held Aug. 2-5 in Fort Collins, Colo. Thanks to generous support from the Angus Foundation, 193 National Junior Angus Associa-tion (NJAA) members and enthusiasts from 32 states and Canada were able to experience the leadership conference. LEAD is an opportunity specifically for members 14-21 years old.

Breed News Chianina Classics2012 Chianina National Junior Show

With176exhibitorsand207headofcattle, the week was bound to be a great success. Juniors from across the country met at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, June 16-22 for the Chianina National Junior Show. Kyle Colyer from Bruneau, Idaho evaluated both groups of Chi cattle.

Megan Hunt of New Madison, Ohio was named 2012-13 ACA National Queen. She also exhibited the Late Junior Yearling Reserve Champion, JPCC Nelly, April 18, 2011 a daughter of Monopoly. Megan also took the honors of sixth place in senior showmanship along with second in the quiz bowl with her teammates Taylor Graham, Kelsey Rutt and Jessica Harsh. Jessica of Radnor, Ohio received tenth in senior stockmen’s contest.

The Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus female was TR/TKM Y Not PCA, a March 2, 2011 daughter of TR Trail Blazer, ex-hibited by Hannah Winegardner of Lima, Ohio and raised by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Georgia. Hannah re-ceived honors in plac-ing seventh in senior showmanship.

Lane Sautter, Tiro, Ohio exhibited LSAU SCSUN, March 6, 2012 a daughter of AF SL Sin City which received Early Junior Calf Reserve Cham-pion.

Madison Clark of Covington, Ohio exhibited a Chianina heifer, MCFAR-LANDS BEYONCE which received first in class. She also received honors in receiving third in senior showmanship. Kyle Hemchak of Bel-levue, Ohio exhibited MGK KYLIE 419X who received first in class with his Chi-anina heifer.

In the Chiangus heifer show Ashley

Peter of Hicksville, Ohio received first in class with her ZMZ ZENA heifer.

Candace Muir of Waynesfield, Ohio exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer, MCCF Finn, a March 20, 2012 son of My Turn.

In the progress steer show, Grand Champion honors went to Tyler Heintz of Lakeview, Ohio, with his steer AM Steer 10,aMarch27,2011sonofUnforgiventhatweighed1270.ColleenMingesofOxford, Ohio exhibited her RC Mr Who progress steer which received first in class.

Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio, led the Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female, TR/TKM Y Not PCA.

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Colleen also took the honors of receiv-ing ninth in junior showmanship and also received third in the fitting contest along with her partners Wally Minges and Mallory Peter.

In the intermediate division of the quiz bowl Austin Garner, Devin Coon, Karen Hiltbrand and Brittany Conkey received first place overall. Brittany also received first in the intermediate division of the stockman’s contest.

The 2013 National Junior Chi Show will be held Nebraska.

Maine Moments2012 National Junior Maine-Anjou Heifer Show

American Junior Maine-Anjou Associa-tion (AJMAA) had a terrific turnout at the 2012 National Junior Maine-Anjou Heifer Show. The Show was held June 16-22, 2012 in Lima, with the theme “Grab Your Chi’s & Head to the Maine Event.” Over 190 exhibitors showed 225 head of cattle during the six day event. Judges for the show were Alan Miller of Illinois, Clay Elliott of Oklahoma and Tyler Cates of Indiana.

In the Maine-Anjou Female Division, Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio claimed

Tyler Heintz of Lakeview, Ohio, led the Grand Champion Progress Steer with AM Steer 10.

Candace Muir of Waynesfield, Ohio exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer, MCCF Finn.

champion junior heifer calf with PKE Smart N Sassy 10Z.

In the MaineTainer Female Division, Lau-ren Ott of Norwalk, Ohio was named reserve champion summer yearling fe-male with her heifer JPCC Lulu 19Y. Janel Gilbert of Greenville, Ohio claimed cham-pion junior yearling female honors with her female JSUL Breath Away 152. Ali Muir of Waynesfield, Ohio was champion cow/calf with JSC Sweetie 42X.

Cameron Alexander claimed champion bred & owned junior heifer calf with PKE Smart N Sassy 10Z. Also in the Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou Female Division, Christopher Tooms of New Concord, Ohio

Lance Utt of Mantua, Ohio exhibited the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Progress Steer, which later won Grand Champion Progress Steer.

Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio, showed the Grand Champion Bull, PKE We Go 8Z.

Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio, showed the Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, MCCF Cato.

Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Bred & Owned Bull with PKE Braxton 12Z

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was reserve bred & owned junior heifer calf with CWTC Macey. Marlee Hess of Gettysburg, Ohio took home the title of champion bred & owned spring yearling with Tiny Tina. Jacob Ruffing of Repub-lic, Ohio was named the reserve bred & owned spring yearling with his entry JDF Centerfold.

Ali Muir was named the reserve bred & owned junior heifer calf with her entry MCCF Zakiya.

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Prospect Steer and Reserve Champion Prospect Steer, PKE Drinkin Again 9Z, was exhibited by Cameron Alexander.

Lance Utt of Mantua, Ohio exhibited the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Progress Steer, which later won Grand Champion Progress Steer.

In the Maine-Anjou Bred and Owned Bull Show, Cameron Alexander showed the Grand Champion Bull, PKE We Go 8Z. The Reserve Grand Champion Bull, MCCF Cato, was shown by Ali Muir of Waynesfield, Ohio.

Cameron Alexander also exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Bred and Owned Bull, PKE Braxton 12Z.

In other contests, Second Place Junior Photography went to Montana Hulfsmey-er of Botkins, Ohio. Second Place Junior Poster went to Shelby Manning of Union City, Ohio and Ali Muir received Third Place Intermediate Poster. In team fitting, Third Place Senior Team went to Jordan Gilbert of Greenville, Ohio; Jessica Harsh of Radnor, Ohio; Cameron Alexander. Jacob Ruffing received third place in the Senior Livestock Judging Division. In the Stockman’s Challenge, 2nd Place Junior went to Shelby Manning and Brit-tany Conkey of Hicksville, Ohio. Second Place Senior in the Stockman’s Challenge was Jacob Ruffing.

Cameron Alexander, was also elected to the 2012-2013 American Junior Maine-Anjou Association Board of Direc-tors. He will serve as this year’s secretary.

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Murray Grey MemoSherie Clark of

Carrollton, Ohio, was elected the American Murray Grey Association (AMGA) President for 2013 on Aug. 4, 2012 at the AMGA annual directors meeting.

Sherie has been a director on the AMGA board for the last two years.

She and her husband, Victor Harold Clark, have been involved with the Murray Grey breed for more than 10 years. They have 50 head of Murray Grey cattle on their 118 acre farm in Carroll County.

Sherie is also a director on the Carroll County Beef Producers board, treasurer for Eastern Murray Grey Association, and the breed representative for the Ohio Beef Expo.

Sherie would like to announce that the 2013 Ohio Beef Expo will host the AMGA national show.

Shorthorn Successes2012 National Junior Shorthorn Show

Therewere392exhibitorswith677animals at the National Junior Shorthorn Show in Grand Island Nebraska on June 25-30. These exhibitors represented 29 states throughout the nation.

Judges at the event were Brad McCurry as the owned judge, J.W. McCurry as As-sociate judge and Jirl Buck as Bred and Owned judge.

In the Owned Heifer Show, Clayton Boyert of Seville, Ohio exhibited the Division I Reserve Champion Heifer, CF Boy Caroline 210 ET. Lauren Corry of Xenia, Ohio exhibited the Division II Reserve Champion Heifer, GCC Lucky Sunshine 153 ET.

In the ShorthornPlus Heifer Show, Hannah Winegardner of Lima, Ohio exhibited the Grand Champion Short-hornPlus Heifer, SULL Blue Mamba 1902 ET. Kaitlyn Justice of Lancaster, Ohio exhibited the Division I Champion Heifer, SSF CF Georgina Plus.

Jamie Limes of Rising Sun, Ohio ex-hibited the Reserve Champion Purebred Cow/Calf Pair, GCC ESQ Augusta Pride 3 ET.

In the Steer Show, Kyle Piscione of LaGrange, Ohio exhibited the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, FSC Otis. Justin Shonkwiler of London, Ohio exhibited the Reserve Champion Pure-bred Market Steer, DCC Bentley 1116Y.

Hannah Winegardner was elected on to the AJSA Board as Vice President.

Scholarship winners were Lydia Ulry of Johnstown, Ohio receiving the Don Longley Scholarship and Hank Levan of Woodstock, Ohio receiving the Lyle and Katharyn Dewitt Scholarship.

In the Arts & Etc. Contest, Desirae Logsdon of Amanda, Ohio placed fourth in the intermediate division, while Me-gan Miller of Shreve, Ohio placed third in the intermediate division of the Photog-raphy Contest.

Desirae Logsdon placed third in the intermediate division of the Livestock Judging Contest. In Showmanship, Kyle Piscione was the third place Pros-pector II, Hannah Winegardner was the Champion Senior Showman and Megan Hunt of New Madison, Ohio

Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio, led the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, SULL Blue Mamba 1902 ET.

Jamie Limes of Rising Sun, Ohio exhibited the Reserve Champion Purebred Cow/Calf Pair, GCC ESQ Augusta Pride 3 ET.

In the Steer Show, Kyle Piscione of LaGrange, Ohio exhibited the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, FSC Otis

Justin Shonkwiler of London, Ohio exhibited the Reserve Champion Purebred Market Steer, DCC Bentley 1116Y

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Breed News

was the Reserve Champion Senior Showman.

Emily Braughtigam of Sidney, Ohio placed fourth in the Intermediate Speech Contest.

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In the group contests, second place in the Team Salesmanship Contest Prospec-tor II Division went to Whitney Miller of Shreve, Ohio and Gabriella Leone.

The state booth took fourth place.

Simmental Solutions2012 National Classic XXXII

More than 250 American Junior Sim-mental Association (AJSA) members traveled from 32 states and two Canadian provinces to compete in educational competitions and exhibit 338 head of Simmental and Percentage Simmental cattle at the 2012 National Classic XXXII throughouttheweekofJuly7-13attheAllen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Scott Greiner of Blacksburg, Va., evaluated both the Purebred and Percent-age cattle shows.

Zach Henthorn of Fleming, Ohio, exhibited the fifth overall bred-and-owned heifer, Cherokee Burning Dew, a March 1, 2011 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee. He also exhibited Lazy H Last Chance Y212, a daughter of SS Ebonys Grandmas-ter which won division three champion along with Reserve Champion purebred bred-and- owned female. Zach also took the honors of eighth overall intermedi-ate individual after placing tenth in the intermediate cattlemen’s quiz, and fifth in showmanship.

Emily Brinkman of Holgate, Ohio, exhibited the sixth overall bred-and-owned heifer, M-R Hot Attraction Y106, a January 26, 2011 daughter of W1516HR which also received Reserve division four champion. Emily also took the honors of sixth place in sales talk, fourth in judging contest, sixth in skill-a-thon and finishing a first place in the photography contest in the people category.

Garrett Stanfield of Minchester, Ohio, exhibited SSF Tradin Memories S21Y, a December 26, 2011 daughter of GWS Ebo-nys Trademark 6N received first in class. Garrett also took the honors of fourth overall junior individual after placing first place in the junior cattlemen’s quiz, third in sales talk, sixth in judging contest, and second in skill-a-thon.

Lindsey Ferguson of Chardon, Ohio, exhibitedthe17thplaceoverallbred-and-owned heifer, a FSC2 Jasmine 39Z

daughter, a March, 5 2011 daughter of W/CCatchinADream27X,LazyHAn-tointette X11, a daughter of was awarded fourth place overall purebred cow/calf pair. Lindsey along with Dylan Pape and Kyndall Williams received third place in the team fitting.

Morgan Smith of Little Hocking, Ohio, exhibited SFMS Ebonys Ivory, a January 4, 2011 daughter of GWS Ebonys Trademark 6N won division one champion. Morgan also took the honors of third place in the intermediate judging contest, and high first time intermediate contestant.

Autumn Scheiderer of Irwin, Ohio, exhibited Zeis Bll Lucky Gal Y861, a March 11, 2011 daughter of Maximus 391 received fifth in division four champions. Brooke Bumgardner of South Vienna, Ohio, exhibited Lazy H Perfect Power Y4, a January 4, 2011 daughter of SVF/NJC Built Right N48 received forth in division five champions and first in class.

The Champion Simmental Steer honors were awarded to Allison Reed of Lind-sey, Ohio with her March 24, 2011 Walks Alone son, Ozzie weighing 1255 lbs.

In the junior division of the cattle-men’s quiz Kady Davis received third, and Rachel Dickson received eighth. In the senior division Rachel Linder received

Zach Henthorn of Fleming, Ohio, led the Reserve Champion Purebred Bred & Owned Female, Lazy H Last Chance Y212.

Breed NewsContinued from pg 45

Allison Reed, Lindsey, Ohio, led the Champion Simmental Steer.

seventh. Public speaking intermediate division Sadie Ann Pay received fourth and Taylor Clayton received eighth. In the junior division of the judging contest Ann-Michal Dyer received seventh. The junior skill-a-thon Kady Davis received first overall. The showmanship contest Amber Shoemaker received fourth in the senior division.

National Classic XXXIII is slated for Lincoln, Nebraska July 8-13, 2013.

Brian Detty Named Director of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing

Brian Detty has been named Director of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing for the Ohio Cattle-men’s Associa-tion and Ohio Beef Council.

Brian’s posi-tion focuses on developing and implementing checkoff funded programs in the areas of consumer advertising, retail, foodservice, veal and nutrition. He also coordinates the OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference, helps plan OCA district meetings, over-sees the Foundation’s fundraising and scholarship program, and coordinates the Ohio Beef Expo junior show activities.

Originally from Jeffersonville, Ohio, Detty holds a degree in Animal Sci-ence from Wilmington College. Prior to joining the OCA and Ohio Beef Council Detty was involved in his family’s retail grocery business. Detty now resides in Springfield, Ohio with his wife Jessica where they currently own a small cow-calf operation specializing in show cattle production.

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Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation News

Several college scholarships are cur-rently available to beef industry youth. These scholarships are administered through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Founda-tion in conjunction with the following organizations and individuals. Applica-tions are now being accepted for the fol-lowing scholarships and are due October 26, 2012.

Benchmark of Excellence This is the 13th year for the Steve R.

Rauch Benchmark of Excellence Schol-arship. The scholarship sets the “bench-mark for excellence” in agriculture. One $5,000 scholarship will be dispersed over three years to one student enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Students eligible to apply must currently have sophomore standing at OSU and a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship recipient will receive $2,000 upon selection this fall. Upon receiv-ing junior status and maintaining a 3.0 GPA, a second award of $1,500 will be made. A final award of $1,500 will be made once senior standing is achieved and 3.0 GPA is maintained. Previous recipients of the scholarship that are seeking their second and third awards must also submit their most recent col-lege transcripts by October 26, 2012. Should one or both second and third year recipients not qualify with a 3.0 GPA, an additional first year scholar-ship of $2,000 may be presented.

Tagged for Greatness Four $1,000 scholarships will be

awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made pos-sible by the sale of Ohio’s beef specialty license plates. For information on pur-chasing beef plates, contact the Founda-tionofficeat614-873-6736.

Cattlemen’s Country Club Three $1,000 scholarships will be

awarded to a college student who is en-rolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university ma-joring in a agricultural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair.

Saltwell Expo ScholarshipOne $1,000 scholarship will be awarded

to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agricul-ture at a college or university. This schol-arship is sponsored by Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke and the Ohio Beef Expo. The scholar-ship is funded by a percentage of sales from the official line of Expo clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

Ohio CattleWomenUp to five $1,000

scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding college junior or senior stu-dents in a four-year program (2012-2013 school year). Prior-ity will be given to applicants attending a school in Ohio. Ap-plicants’ majors may vary; however, prefer-ence will be given to a major in agriculture, specifically relating to beef. Applicants must bemaintaininga2.75

GPAorhigher.CallPattiSpenglerat740-472-5313orvisitwww.ohiocattlewomen.com for more information. Applications due Dec. 14, 2012.

To Apply Interested students can download

the applications at www.ohiocattle.org or www.ohiocattlewomen.com. All completed applications for the first four scholarships must be returned to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation office by October 26, 2012. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or by calling614-873-6736.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Applications Available

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Calendar of Events

September

8 AgAppreciationDay,Gallipolis,Sept.8from3-7p.m.UnitedProducersInc.

8 Adams Family Show Cattle Online Sale, www.adamsfamilyshowcattle.com

9 Goettemoeller Online Bid Off Sale

14-15 Adams County Cattlemen’s Annual Steer and Heifer Show, Adams County Fairgrounds, West Union. For more information contact Heath Drummond at937-901-5510orReggieCarringtonat937-779-6243

14-15 West Virginia Livestock Roundup, Jackson’s Mill, WV

18-20 Farm Science Review, Molly Caren Agricultural Center, London. For more information visit fsr.osu.edu.

20 Garwood Cattle Co. Online Club Calf Sale

22 Boyd Beef Cattle Annual Female Production Sale, 12 p.m., Mays Lick, KY, www.boydbeef.com

22 Maplecrest Farms Production Sale, 6 p.m. Hillsboro, www.maplecrestfarms.com

22 The Revival Sale, Little Cedar Cattle Co., Beaverton, MI, www.redwhiteandroan.com

23 Moore Show Cattle Private Treaty Sale

24-26 Beef Checkoff Increase Referendum Vote, ODA or County Extension Offices

29 Buckeye’s Finest Sale, 1 p.m. at Rolling Hills Farms

29-30 Ohio Feeder Calf Roundup, Columbus

October

6-7 CMTCountyLineCattleBlast,Canfield

6-7 PurplePassionClubCalfSale,bidscloseat5p.m.Oct.7

7 CornHuskerClassic,UpperSandusky

7 GreenOakFarmsOnlineSale

13 Stone Gate Farms Annual Fall Sale, 1 p.m., Flemingburg, KY, www.stonegatefarms.com

14 Ridgeview Farm Definite Difference XI Sale, Alto MI, www.ridgeviewfarm-goble.com

20 Game Day at Lazy H Sale, 5 p.m., www.lazyhfarm.net

21 Morrow Co. Cattlemen’s Club Calf Sale, Mount Gilead, 4 p.m.

24 Adams Family Show Cattle Online Sale, www.adamsfamilyshowcattle.com

27 JohnnyRegulaInvitational,Richwood,7:30p.m.

November

17 TheBuckeyeBestofBothWorldsSale,ClaylickRunSaleFacility,Newark

Visit www.ohiocattle.org for a complete list of events

VISITwww.ohiocattle.orgto stay up to date with the latest: OCA events, youth events, legislative issues, educational opportunities, and industry information.

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OCA and OBC Offer Winter Internship OpportunitiesThe Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and

the Ohio Beef Council have always had the goal of providing great opportunities for young people interested in developing a career in the agricultural and beef indus-tries. They will be offering five internship positions again this winter, beginning in January and continuing through the latter part of April depending on the position need. They will require approximately 20 hours per week and are flexible based upon academic course schedules. Each successful intern will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Attn: In-ternship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marys-ville, Ohio 43040 prior to Oct. 1, 2012. For furtherinformationcall614-873-6736.

Industry Relations InternThe primary responsibilities of this

intern will include assisting with the preparation and implementation of the Ohio Beef Expo’s Trade Show. This in-tern will also assist with communications of the Ohio Beef Expo including advertis-ing and event photography. This posi-tion will assist with preparation of the Ohio Cattleman magazine and the OCA Annual Meeting & Banquet including developing award winners’ press releases.

Public Relations InternThis position will focus on assisting

with the public relation need of the Ohio Beef Expo. This intern will work to update content on www.ohiobeefexpo.com prior to the event as well as work with the onsite webmaster during the event. This intern will also be responsible for all press releases about the Ohio Beef Expo both prior to and after the event.

Member Services InternThe Member Services Intern’s re-

sponsibilities will focus on coordinat-ing OCA’s membership campaign and working with the County Cattlemen’s organizations. This intern will assist with County Leader programs including membership updates and newsletters. Additionally, this position will help coor-dinate the Genetic Pathway and Member-ship Booth areas at the Ohio Beef Expo and will work with industry leaders to plan the Expo’s Educational Seminars.

Youth Activities InternThis position will focus on assisting

with coordinating the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show including fundraising and show management. In addition, the suc-cessful candidate will assist with the Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) Program by attending shows and helping coor-dinate the program. This position will also help execute the Leading the BEST Leadership Conference.

Beef Improvement InternThe Beef Improvement Intern’s

responsibilities will include assisting with Ohio Beef Expo’s breed shows and sales. This position will provide support for the OCA Seedstock Improvement Sales through catalog preparation and advertising. The successful candidate will also work with the OSU Extension Beef Team to execute advanced winter educational programs. v


RoundupOhio Catt lemen ’s Associat ion

Program Speakers Sponsored By:

The OCA Rounup was held in the WoosterareaAugust17-18.Theevent

kicked off with a dinner and social hosted by Certified Angus Beef, LLC® (CAB) at the new CAB Education and Culinary Center. CAB chefs were on hand providing cooking and cutting demonstrations.

Saturday morning program speakers, sponsored by Farm Credit of Mid-Amer-ica, offered industry insight. Attendees heard from Dr. Glen Dolezal, Cargill Meat Solutions; NCBA President J.D. Alexan-der; and Dr. Ron Kensinger, Chair OSU Department of Animal Sciences.

An auction benefiting NCBA PAC raised more than $3,400. Lunch was at Cargill Feed Milling Plant with a tour of the plant following the meal.

The event moved on to the OARDC Beef and Sheep Center where Dr. Francis Flu-harty and Dr. Steve Loerch provided an up-date on beef feedlot research. Rory Lewan-dowski, OSU Extension Educator in Wayne County discussed forage management.

The first farm tour stop was Acker Farms, owned by the Dave Acker family along with son Chad. They own 150 commercial cows that are mated to Limousin bulls.

The Roundup concluded with a tour of Paint Valley Farms in western Holmes County. The Lee Miller Family started their farm with the purchase of one regis-tered Shorthorn heifer in 2006 and now have a herd of 60 cows.

Friday night attendees tried their hand at meat judging and learned about new fabrication methods being used in the industry.

J.D. Alexander, NCBA President updated the group on current issues including NCBA’s work on estate tax which he deemed their number one issue. He also reminded the attendees about the importance of belonging to OCA and NCBA as they are actively working on issues that directly affect beef producers.

Dr. Glen Dolezal, Cargill Meat Solutions, gave insight to what the meat industry is facing. He says there is a lot of pressure on the beef industry with high feeder calf prices and high cost of feed.

Dr. Ron Kensinger, Chair OSU Department of Animal Sciences, says it is important for beef producers to tell their story. He noted that less than two percent of Americans have farm or ranch experience.

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Cargill’s Wooster feed plant is a state of the art facility manufacturing 50,000 annual tons of Nutrena bagged feeds for all species and custom bulk rations for commercial operations.

A new cattle feeding building was recently constructed at Acker Farms with the first cattle fed there in early 2011.

Lee & Dawn Miller and their four children enjoy showing cattle at local, state and national shows.

Dave Acker led the Acker Farms tour.

Allied Industry Council members provided information at the AIC Trade Show Saturday morning.

Attendees learned about OARDC beef feedlot research aimed at developing methods to increase the level of dried distillers grains and solubles in growing and finishing diets for beef cattle. They also focused on how to better utilize and manage pasture and hay resources within a beef cattle production system to improve the bottom line.

PVF maintains 30 spring calving and 30 fall calving cows and uses AI, Embryo Transfer and the services of herd sires to build the foundation cow herd that is focused on functional, maternal genetics.


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Ohio CattleWomen Update

Take Time to Volunteer

I hope everyone had a “fairtastic” time at the Ohio State Fair this year! It seems this is always a busy time of year, from attending county fairs, the state fair, and with schools starting.

The Ohio State Fair has always been a favorite summer event for my family. There are a variety of opportunities throughout the fair where beef producers can exhibit their cattle and promote the beef industry to consumers. Some fair favorites include attending the junior beef and commercial cattle shows, supporting the Ohio Cattle-women’s Country Store, and working in the steak barn. I always look forward to seeing fellow beef producers working together to promote the beef industry. Thank you to everyone who helped make the state fair another successful event! All of your efforts are appreciated.

The Ohio Cattlewomen are always looking for volunteers at our events. It seems with every passing year our schedules only get busier, but please consider taking time to help support Ohio’s beef producers through OCA and OCW events. These associations protect, support and promote the industry that we share a passion for, beef. Let us step up and protect our livelihood as agriculturalists through continuously supporting these associations. Just around the corner is Farm Science Review. The OCW will be working the steak tent throughout the event and is seeking volunteers. If you are interested in helping please contact myself or Dona Tullis at [email protected].

We are still working hard on the transition from the Ohio Beef Queen to the Ohio Beef Ambassador Program (OBAP). Although change can be difficult to accept, we must realize the trends our national organization is following. The OCW is excited about the new ambassador program and looks forward to how this position will make a stronger impact to our customers and consumers to promote Ohio’s beef industry. The 2012 Ohio Beef Queen, Paige Guenther is looking forward to representing Ohio at this year’s National Beef Ambassador contest. For more information on the OBAP program visit our website at www.ohiocattlewomen.com and our Facebook page, Ohio Beef Ambas-sador Program. Also, watch for information on our upcoming fall seminar, which will prepare candidates for the 2013 Ambassador position.

If you have questions or would like to become more involved with the Ohio Cattle-women’s Association please don’t hesitate to contact me through email lohr42embarq-mail.com or via phone 419-569-3614. I look forward to seeing you at beef industry events this fall!

By Tonya Lohr, Ohio CattleWomen President

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County Cattle Call

Champaign County Cattlemen Grill for Beef & Brew at Mad River Farm Market

The Mad River Farm Market, just miles east of downtown West Liberty, welcomes more than 200 visitors each year to taste a plethora of wines and beers available at retail in the store.

This year they reunited a match made in heaven - Beef & Brew. Visitors paired up their favorite beverage with their favorite mouth-watering steak cuts, grilled to perfection and served by the Ohio Beef Council and the Cham-paign County Cattlemen.

Area beef producers were on-hand providing a series of grilling demonstra-tions and sharing the most current tips on grilling and production selection.

Fairfield County Cattlemen served 250 of their “cattleman’s burger” with all the trimmings to OSU President E. Gordon Gee and the 200 alumni and friends that participated in greeting him on his “tour stop” in Fairfield County.

The burgers where from local cattlemen and harvested and processed at Bay Packing in Fairfield County. Bay Pack-ing also harvests and sells the “Cattle-man Burger” to the local hospital for use in their food services.

Fairfield County Serves “Cattleman’s Burger” to President Gee

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PromotionBeef Night at the Ballpark

A highlight of this summer’s Striking Out Hunger with Lean Beef Promotion was Beef Night at the Ballpark with the Columbus Clippers held in early August. Thanks to checkoff funding, the first 1,500 visitors to the ballpark received free T-shirts with the Striking Out Hunger logo and two lucky attendees received beef grill baskets by answering beef trivia questions. In addi-tion, Logan County cattleman Frank Phelps threw the first pitch. A special pre-game tailgate party was held for consumers who won tickets to the game as a result of their individual donations to the foodbank and participating in the Ohio Beef Council’s Facebook page. The party was hosted by the OCA Young Cattlemen’s Conference par-ticipants who initiated conversations with consumers about what happens on the farm and how beef reaches their dinner plates.

Special thanks to Striking Out Hunger team members the Columbus Clippers, Kroger, the Ohio Soybean Council, Ohio Corn Marketing Program and the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. For each strikeout recorded by the Clippers’ pitching staff this season, beef farmers are donating two pounds of lean beef to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. One pound of lean ground beef feeds a family of four and provides 10 essential vitamins and nutrients while accounting for only 150 calories.Todatemorethan7,000leanbeefmeals have been donated as result of the

Your Beef Checkoff Dollars at WorkYour Beef Checkoff: Investing in Beef Safety,

Nutrition and Promotion

promotion. To donate visit www.ohiobeef-promotions.org.

GrillMaster Tour Comes to OhioThis summer the beef checkoff partnered

with Sam’s Club® and the Kansas City Barbeque Society to Promote the Second Annual American GrillMaster Experience – A Beef Grilling Demonstration and Edu-cational Tour. The Ohio Beef Council was on-hand to provide beef recipes and grilling tips when the tour came to the Sam’s Club in Canton, Ohio. Laura Schmuki, Stark County Cattlemen’s Association Beef Queen staffed the exhibit and answered consumer questions about beef.

EducationBEEFonomics Introduced to Teachers

On August 8 Ohio Beef Council staff ex-hibited at the Ohio Association of Teachers of Family Consumer Sciences (FCS) and rolled out the BEEFonomics program to

FCS teachers. The conference featured 400 teachers that were very interested in the new checkoff funded program. BEEFonom-ics is an educational course offered to all high school family and consumer sciences classes throughout the state. The course connects and provides our future mealtime decision makers with the tools necessary to confidently include beef in a healthy diet. It encompasses all aspects of the beef industry (from pasture to plate), providing students with a better understanding of where the great taste of beef comes from, how it gets to their plate and how to properly feature the product at dinnertime.

NutritionOpening Eyes about Beef’s Benefits

Two new checkoff-developed fact sheets for health professionals uncover nutrition myths and highlight positive changes to beef’s fatty acid profile. Surprising Facts about Lean Beef clears up six common misperceptions about beef nutrition, and provides information about heart health along with a lean beef recipe. The Evolu-tion of Lean Beef details how lean beef has changed over time in response to di-etary guidance and consumer demand for protein options with lower fat and choles-terol. Both pieces link to checkoff funded research and are available for download at BeefNutrition.org.

The Ohio Beef Council and the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board are responsible for developing programs that increase the demand for beef. For more information, contact the Ohio Beef Council, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040, 614-873-6736, [email protected].

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Ranch hands and cowboys often get put in the position of playing host to all manner of guests, reporters, owners grandchildren and bank vice presidents. Dave works on a ranch in south Florida. In the right season Florida looks like the Garden of Eden. He had been asked to guide a notable photographer around. He was shooting pictures for a book of Florida ranches.

I have had much experience with camera crews and photographers. Why they don’t get hurt more often is beyond me! They treat animals like furniture, crawling under them, trying to feed them, touching, pushing, pulling, petting, all to get a good shot.

The photographer, named Simington, discussed with Dave what he was hoping to cap-ture on film, “You guys just do what you normally do, play like I’m not here.”

Well, no self-respecting cowboy with any vanity at all is gonna “Play like he’s not there!”

He’s not gonna kick off in a long trot for two miles and leave the photog behind, no! He’s more likely to pause a little longer when he stops on a ridge to scan the horizon…striking a hero pose. None of the cowboy crew will be wearing their Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt, or Dolphin’s baseball caps, either.

Dave took all precautions to protect their guest. He picked the gentlest horse in the string. He adjusted the stirrups so Simington’s size 13 tennis shoes would fit. He cinched him tight, put a roping rein on the bridle, and gave basic steering instructions. Once mounted Simington was top heavy. He was a tall man, wore no cap and had two cameras hanging around his neck. The biggest one looked like a bazooka!

The crew wended through the Bahia and Bermuda grass, around the palm tree ham-mocks, down country roads and into the palmetto obstacle course. Somewhere along the way ol’ Gray Dog, Simington’s horse, had enough of the off-balance, jaw-jerkin’, foot slappin’, click-clackin’, snip-snappin’, slow-stoppin’, jerk-jabbin’ contraption on his back.

Dave said it was painful to watch. Gray Dog bucked through the palmetto like a ping-pong ball in a pinball machine! Simington dropped the rein…he was tryin’ to grab the saddle horn, two cameras swingin’ around his neck, the saddle horn, a nylon camera bag big as a hound dog, the saddle horn, a fanny pack full of fruits and nuts, the saddle horn, his canteen full of papaya juice, and…the saddle horn.

Like a loose cannon on the deck of the Titanic he rocked and rolled, heaved and hauled, swerved and swayed, gee’ed and hawed, then, in a perfect example of an ancient Gre-cian two-step catapult, Simington went straight up, feet still in the stirrups, seemed to pause standing on the pommel, then was ejected out into space. With all his accoutre-ments, in mid air he looked a satellite spreading its solar panels!

“What did you do?” I asked Dave, with some modest concern.

“Well,” said Dave, “Wasn’t much I could do. He crashed, rolled over and went to pickin’ up the pieces of his stuff so…I just played like he wasn’t there.”

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On the Edge of Common Sense

Play Like I’m Not Here

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Patronize these Companies that Support your Association

ADM Alliance Nutrition Barbie Casey, Dan Meyer, Roger Schrader

Ag Nation Products Bob and Marie ClapperAllflex USA, Inc. Dave McElhaney

Boehringer-Ingelheim Greg Spear, Jake Osborn

Cargill Animal Nutrition Tom Rohanna, Bradley Carter

COBA/Select Sires Bernie Heisner, Kevin Hinds, Bruce Smith, Julie ZieglerCompManagement, Inc. Tony Sharrock

DeKalb/Asgrow Jeffrey Goodbar, Janelle Brinksneader

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Bob Foster, Tara Durbin

Franklin Equipment Troy GabrielHeritage Cooperative Allan Robison,

Eric Johnson, Derek Fauber, Cy Prettyman Highland Livestock Supply Curt Hively

Hubbard Feeds Tom LinnJeremy Baldwin, Darl Bishir, Perry Owen

Immvac, Inc. Evan Tate, Ian StewartKalmbach Feeds Jeff Neal

Kent Feeds Andy McVay, Kale Causemaker, Luke Snider, Phil Reppert

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC John Reed, Jim Jackson, David Newsom

McArthur Lumber Bob MarloweMercer Landmark Dave Puthoff,

Randy Seeger, Joe SiegristM.H. Eby Inc.

Steve Rittenhouse, Kirk SwensenNovartis Animal Health Katie Oney

Ohio Soybean Council Jennifer ColemanPBS Animal Health Becky Vincent

Pfizer Animal Health Leesa Beanblossom, Tom Esselburn,

Tim GoldPNC Bank Thomas Stockdale,

Lee Fitzsimmons, Rhonda Beam-AdamsPOET Biorefining-Marion Duane McCombs

Provico Sam BraunReed & Baur Insurance Agency LLC

Paula Dillon, Jim RogersTownsend’s Sales Dean ArmstrongUmbarger Show Feeds Eric King

Union Stock Yards Janet & Bill ButlerUnited Producers Inc. Sam Roberts,

Abra DunnWeaver Leather Livestock

Angela Shoemaker, Lisa ShearerFor information about joining OCA’s Allied

Industry Council, call the OCA Office.


I’ve got black cattle and you’ve got white, but we all have the same goal…to pro-

duce a safe, healthy, profitable product,” said John Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator, during the State of The Union for the Beef Industry session at the Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), August 9-11. Grimes updated those in attendance on issues concerning the drought’s affect on U.S. cattle prices, the expected drop in beef cow slaughter and the impact impor-tation and exportation of beef will have on the U.S. economy. This informational session was just one of many opportunities that 10 young cattlemen from across Ohio had during the two days of YCC.

A highlight of the conference, according to many of the participants, was Beef Night at

the Ballpark. Attendees enjoyed an evening at Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers minor league baseball team, along with Ohio Beef Council members, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Board and the fami-lies who won tickets from the Striking Out Hunger Facebook promotion. Cattlemen sported shirts which said, “Ask me about beef,” to encourage conversation between consumers and the individuals who produce their food. “I heart beef,” stickers were a huge hit with children and adults alike and could be seen throughout the ballpark. Attendees relished in a free meal of juicy all beef hot dogs, mouth watering hamburg-ers, and scrumptious barbecued beef while cheering on the Columbus Clippers to vic-tory over the Indianapolis Indians.

Shaping the Future of the IndustryYoung Cattlemen’s Conference

By Katie Hack, OCA Intern

Young Cattlemen’s Conference participants enjoyed the opportunity to learn about issues in the beef industry at the Ohio State House. From Left to Right, Back Row: Mitch Alt; Crawford County, Josh Bodimer; Gallia County, Kendra Bodimer; Gallia County, Chris Selby; Montgomery County, Middle Row: Cody Bayer; Crawford County, Trish Levering; Knox County, JB Levering; Knox County, Jeremy Barbour; Stark County, Bottom Row: Katie Frey; Williams County, and Katie Esselburn; Wayne County

Daren Williams, Director of Communi-cations at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, gave YCC members insight into what checkoff dollars are invested in the national level as well as how to better com-municate with consumers on a daily basis. During the opening session on Thursday night, Williams had the ladies’ full attention as he played the newest beef commercials featuring the voice of Matthew McCo-naughey, but the gentlemen were not left out as an inspiring tale of a rancher out west was also featured in one of the new checkoff promotions. Williams led the Friday morn-ing session by teaching techniques on how to talk to individuals and groups who may not be familiar with the beef industry. Each participant was given the opportunity to an-

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swer questions commonly posed to producers, and their responses were recorded on video for review. Although quite intimidated, all of the cattlemen stepped up to the challenge and gave honest answers that could potentially instill the faith of consumers in farmers and ranchers.

Many YCC members had never toured Ohio’s governmental hub, so the privilege of talking with Senator Bob Peterson, 17thDistrict,wasaspecialtreat.Petersonopenly discussed his ideas and answered questions from participants. Afterwards, attendees viewed the Senate chamber room, the House of Representatives cham-ber room as well as the dome featuring the pride of Ohio, the state’s crest.

A welcome amendment to the agenda was a tour of the Woody Hayes Athletic Complex on Saturday morning. The tour included viewing many of Ohio State’s Heisman and National Championship tro-phies, walking on the turf of the practice field and sitting where the football players meet with Head Coach Urban Meyer.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect coming in,” said Katie Esselburn, YCC attendee from Wayne County, “but I learned a lot in a short time, had a great time meeting other cattlemen and overall had a won-derful experience.”

Above: YCC participant Cody Bayer, Crawford County, visits with Senator Bob Peterson during the Statehouse tour.Below: Participants toured the Woody Hays Athletic Complex.

Participants practiced what they learned by

talking with consumers at the Columbus

Clippers game during Beef Night at the Ball

Park on Friday evening.

A session at OSU offered a mini Beef 509 class including information on how

meat is graded, causes of dark cutters and other issues that

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Logan County Cattlemen Attend Beef Night at the Ball Park

Members of the Logan County Cattle-men’s Association attended the Colum-bus Clippers game August 9 as part of Beef Night at the Ball Park. The group won tickets for donating to the Striking Out Hunger with Lean Beef promo-tion with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Their donation provided 400 lean-beef meals to those in need across Ohio.

Frank Phelps threw the first pitch of the night.

OCA Seeking Industry Leaders

OCA Director Nominations due October 1

Nominations for the OCA board of directors are due by October 1, 2012. OCA districts 2, 5, 8, 11 and one at-large position are up for election this fall. Refer to the map outlining the districts. Ballots will be included in the 2013 OCA mem-bership renewal mailing planned for later this fall. Only those OCA members in the district up for election will receive a ballot to vote for their director. All OCA members will receive a ballot to vote for the one at-large director.

Currently serving in the director positions up for election are district 2 – Luke Worcester, Huron County; district 5 – Frank Phelps, Logan County; district 8 – Sam Roberts, Clark County; district 11 – Michael Bihl, Adams County and at-large Jim Rogers, Hocking County. The term is for three years and it will begin with the OCA reorganizational meeting scheduled for December 4, 2012. Direc-tors can serve a maximum of two terms.

Per the OCA bylaws, “Each OCA mem-ber shall have the right to nominate one candidate for director from the member’s district.” County affiliates may also nominate candidates for district director. Please make sure the individual nominat-ed has agreed to have their name placed in nomination. A nominating commit-tee appointed by the OCA president will nominate at-large directors.

For additional information concerning district director nominations or a copy of the director position description, contact theOCAofficeat614-873-6736.v

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2012 Ohio Fall Feeder Cattle SalesDay Date of Sale Time of Sale Location Breed # Head Telephone

Mon. Sept.3,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-3424

Mon. Sept.3,2012 2:30PM CarrolltonLivestockAuction,LLC,Leetonia AllBreeds 330-427-9977Tue. Sept.4,2012 12:30PM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Mon. Sept.10,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Sept.12,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Sat. Sept.15,2012 10:00AM BarnesvilleLivestockSales* AllBreeds 700 740-926-1810Sat. Sept.15,2012 1:00PM AthensLivestockSales,Albany AllBreeds 740-592-2322Mon. Sept.17,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-3424Mon. Sept.17,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Sept.19,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Gallipolis AllBreeds 740-466-9696Wed. Sept.19,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Sat. Sept.22,2012 1:00PM BarnsvilleLivestockLLC,Barnesville AllBreeds 740-425-3611Sat. Sept.22,2012 9:30AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Mon. Sept.24,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Mon. Sept.24,2012 7:00PM Mt.HopeAuction,Mt.Hope AllBreeds 300-400 330-674-6188Wed. Sept.26,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Mon. Oct.1,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Sat. Oct.6,2012 1:00PM AthensLivestockSales,Albany AllBreeds 740-592-2322Sat. Oct.6,2012 9:30AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Sat. Oct.6,2012 1:00PM BarnesvilleLivestockLLC,Barnesville AllBreeds 740-425-3611Sun. Oct.7,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Mon. Oct.8,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Mon. Oct.8,2012 2:30PM CarrolltonLivestockAuction,LLC,Leetonia AllBreeds 330-427-9977Wed. Oct.10,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Fri. Oct.12,2012 6:00PM CarrolltonLivestockAuction,LLC,Leetonia AllBreeds 330-427-9977Sat. Oct.13,2012 10:00AM BarnesvilleLivestockSales* AllBreeds 700 740-926-1810Mon. Oct.15,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Mon. Oct.15,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Oct.17,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Gallipolis AllBreeds 740-466-9696Wed. Oct.17,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Thu. Oct.18,2012 PrivateTreaty UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Mon. Oct.22,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Oct.24,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Mon. Oct.29,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Mon. Oct.29,2012 7:00PM Mt.HopeAuction,Mt.Hope AllBreeds 300-400 330-674-6188Wed. Oct.31,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Sat. Nov.3,2012 7:00PM BarnesvilleLivestockLLC,Barnesville BredCow 740-425-3611Sat. Nov.3,2012 9:30AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Mon. Nov.5,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Mon. Nov.5,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Nov.7,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Gallipolis AllBreeds 740-466-9696Wed. Nov.7,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Fri. Nov.9,2012 6:00PM CarrolltonLivestockAuction,LLC,Leetonia AllBreeds 330-427-9977Sat. Nov.10,2012 1:00PM BarnesvilleLivestockLLC,Barnesville AllBreeds 740-425-3611Mon. Nov.12,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Nov.14,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Tue. Nov.13,2012 12:30PM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Sat. Nov.17,2012 1:00PM BarnesvilleLivestockLLC,Barnesville AllBreeds 740-425-3611Mon. Nov.19,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Sat. Nov.24,2012 1:00PM BarnesvilleLivestockLLC,Barnesville AllBreeds 740-425-3611Mon. Nov.26,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Nov.28,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Mon. Dec.3,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Tue. Dec.4,2012 12:30PM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Caldwell AllBreeds 740-783-5215Wed. Dec.5,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville AllBreeds 740-452-9984Mon. Dec.10,2012 10:00AM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Dec.12,2012 1:00PM MuskingumLivestockAuctionCo.,Zanesville VACSale 740-452-9984Thu. Dec.13,2012 12:30PM UnionStockYards,Hillsboro AllBreeds 937-393-1958Wed. Dec.19,2012 10:00AM UnitedProducers,Inc.,Gallipolis AllBreeds 740-466-9696


Advertisers’ IndexParting Shots

Pictures from recent OCA Activities

Left: Numerous volunteers helped promote beef at the Ohio State Fair by working the Steak Barn and Food Pavillion.

Below: Winners of the Commercial Cattle Carcass Competition were presented awards August 9.

Adams Co. Cattlemen’s Steer & Heifer Show ....23

Adams Family Show Cattle ............................... 60

American Angus Association ........................... 48

Boyd Beef Cattle ............................................... 44

Buckeye Best of Both Worlds Sale .................. 21

Buckeye’s Finest Sale ..........................................5

Buckeye Herefords ............................................ 53

Clonch Limousin ................................................ 53

COBA/Select Sires ...............................................9

DHI Cooperative Inc. ......................................... 43

Dickinson Cattle Company ..................................7

Farm Science Review ........................................ 40

Freeze Farms ..................................................... 53

Highland Livestock Supply ................................47

Hubbard Feeds Inc. ........................................... 13

Kalmbach Feeds ................................................ 64

Karr Farms ......................................................... 52

Lazy H Farm ..................................................38-39

Linde’s Livestock Photos ...................................17

Maplecrest Farms ............................................. 63

Morrow Co. Cattlemen’s Club Calf Sale .......... 45

NCBA .................................................................. 40

Novak Town Line Farm ...................................... 53

O’Connor Farms ................................................. 53

Ohio Beef Council .............................................. 55

PBS Animal Health ............................................ 41

Reed & Baur ...................................................... 20

Ridgeview Farm ................................................. 40

Saltwell Western Store ..................................... 16

Slate Run Angus ................................................ 53

Stone Gate Farms .............................................. 49

The Revival 11th Annual Sale .......................... 29

Tara Verde Farms ............................................... 53

Union Stock Yards ............................................. 33

United Producers Inc. .................................24, 42

Valentine Farms ................................................ 53

Zilmax ...................................................................2

YCC participants hear from Daren Williams, NCBA Director of Communications on how to effectively communicate their story to consumers.

The stands were full in Voinovich during the Ohio State Fair, with spectators watching the steer show’s final drive.

Roundup participants learned how technology is used to efficiently pack

and stack bags of feed at Cargill’s Wooster feed plant.

Upcoming Advertising Deadlines:Sept. 7 - Late Fall Issue

Call Stephanie Sindel at the OCA Office to place an ad.

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of BW: 97; WW: 116; YW: 102.8261’s genomics place her inthe top 1% of current damsfor WW, Milk, RE, $F and $B

and the top 2% for YW, $F and $G. She sells with a Sitz Upward 307R calf at side.

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