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10 OCA Celebrates a Successful Year at Annual Banquet

17 Ohio Beef Council Seats Appointments and Elects Officers

Photo taken at the 2012 Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show.

Features

20 OCA Seedstock Producer of the Year Brinkmans’ Simmentals go from being tall and leggy to winning national awards By Amy Beth Graves

23 Griffiths Joins Staff

23 BEEF 510 Date Set

36 OCA and OBC Welcome Spring Semester Interns

41 Ohio Beef Expo Preview

Editorial4 Harsh Realities

6 OCA News & Views

26 Forage Corner

30 Up the Alley

60 Ohio CattleWomen Update

64 On the Edge of Common Sense

News & Notes8 Your Dues Dollars at Work

19 Beef Briefs

22 NCBA News

29 Breed News

34 In Memoriam

35 BEST Program Updates

69 County Cattle Call

67 Your Checkoff Dollars at Work

Reference8 OCA County Affiliate Presidents

62 Calendar of Events

64 Allied Industry Council

70 Parting Shots

70 Advertisers’ Index

On the Cover

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Ohio Cattleman Harsh Realities

Good from the Bad

10600 U.S. Highway 42 Marysville, Ohio 43040

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Managing EditorJulie White

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Ohio Cattleman magazine (USPA: 020-968, ISSN: 1543-0588) is published six times per year: Winter issue, mailed in January; Expo preview issue, mailed in Febru-ary; Spring issue, mailed in May; Summer issue, mailed in July; Early Fall issue, mailed in September; and Late Fall issue, mailed in October; for $15 a year to OCA members only. It is dedicated to reporting facts about Ohio’s cattle including marketing, production and legislative news. All editorial and advertising material is screened to meet rigid standards, but publisher assumes no responsibility for ac-curacy or validity of claims. All rights reserved. Circulation for the Expo 2013 issue is 2,837.Published at Minster, Ohio 45865 by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040. Periodical postage paid at Marysville, Ohio and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Ohio Cattleman, 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040. CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS: Please send old as well as new address to Ohio Cattleman, 10600 US Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.

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These recent cold snaps have made it more difficult to care for newborn calves. But for those that calve early, weather challenges just come with the calendar. As we

were putting up a creep gate for the calves last week, I couldn’t help but think about those animal rights groups that make their unfounded claims about animal abuse. They are so far off base about what really happens on our farms and the care we provide our animals. Case in point was one of this year’s earlier BEST shows.

No matter how much care and caution we all take, accidents with cattle, like people, just happen. One of those accidents happened to a young boy and his Hereford steer as they walked through a door at the show. The steer took a little hop and broke his leg when he came down. The show vets delivered the sad news that the break was severe enough the steer would have to be put down. Unfortunately the steer and its owners had to endure a long wait for the vet to come to the show grounds to handle the procedure.

The scene that played out didn’t leave many dry eyes. We know how hard it was on the animal, his owner and his father. What was amazing to watch was the parade of other young exhibitors that came to console the boy and his steer. They comforted the steer by cradling his head and petting him as they waited for the vet arrive, all the while knowing the steer’s fate. These young people provided the steer comfort during his last hours though they knew it would be for the best to end the steer’s suffering. Were they sad? Of course. Do they understand good animal husbandry? Of course.

As they say, sometimes good things can come from bad, because by the end of the eve-ning most everyone in the barn had been affected by the accident. A group of guys that sell show cattle even gave the boy and his father a steer they had not sold. They knew the family’s county fair steer weigh-in was coming up quickly and they didn’t have enough time to find another steer.

Ohio State University Animal Sciences Department Chairman Dr. Ron Kensinger re-cently made some good points about animal care in information he shared with NCBA. He talked about the animal rights groups who have declared war on the livestock indus-try and are threatening the freedom of farmers who for generations have been raising food animals responsibly and caring for the land. He stressed that farmers must stand together to protect their independence. He noted that joining organizations like OCA and NCBA helps pool resources to provide the kind of expertise required to fight these groups as they push their vegetarian agenda. Good advice from a good partner.

This issue is full of information on the upcoming Ohio Beef Expo. Also note some of the great incentives that are available for becoming a member of OCA and NCBA, espe-cially the drawing for a year’s use of a skid loader from Franklin Equipment that will go to one lucky OCA member. If your neighbor is not yet a member, take their arm and tell them there has never been a better time to join. See you at the Expo.

By Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattleman Editor

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OCA News & Views

What can you do for the cattle industry in Ohio?

What does the New Year bring to the cattle industry in Ohio? Do we set resolutions to do better, make our industry stronger or do we just sit back and let others con-

trol our destiny? With the New Year in full swing, I am sure many of you have set your own goals that you hope to accomplish. Whether or not you reach these goals is only up to you and the determination that you put forth in reaching your resolution. Why does it seem that we start out with these great intentions, but by mid-year we have lost focus and the inspiration the New Year brought to us?

Many of us in the cattle industry and agriculture are very independent; therefore, not always so receptive to the opinions and views of others. This is what makes our indus-try unique among many others. We have commodity groups, and within these groups is additional diversification, differences and ideas. Do you suppose this separation stands in the way of the New Year attitude that we seem to struggle to carry out or is it we just think someone else is going to do the job for us?

Being in a leadership position for the OCA I have set goals both personally and pro-fessionally for our organization. These goals include the idea of mending fences. We cannot divide and conquer; working together is the answer to our success. Bringing in-dividuals with various ideas and thoughts together can create challenges, but it can also bring inspiration, solutions and resolutions. Will I lose the steam and not carry out my mission and make new goals next year? The answer is no. With your help and under-standing as cattle producers we will have enough energy to mend those fences that may be broken and have productive conversations that move us forward.

I would like to challenge everyone reading this to sit back and think “what can I do bet-ter for the cattle industry in Ohio” and “how can I influence those within our industry to find common ground without segregation?” I realize that many of you may think this is a far-fetched goal that may not be reachable, but the truth is anything is possible. Making this goal a reality will be a new birth within the industry leaving a foot print for only improvement. Eliminating separation and creating unification is the only way we can put our product on consumers’ tables.

I encourage folks to take the time to learn more about the Ohio Cattlemen’s Associa-tion and the Ohio Beef Council. OCA is at work on many different fronts to represent your interests, from the legislative and regulatory arenas, to industry education, youth programs, and county affiliate support. The beef council invests your checkoff dollars to promote beef and many don’t realize the positive impact these checkoff funded pro-grams have on our product. It’s not too late to make that resolution for the betterment of the cattle industry. Happy New Year.

By Sam Sutherly, OCA President

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OCA OfficersPresident • Sam Sutherly

Vice President • Frank PhelpsSecretary • Elizabeth Harsh

Treasurer • Jim RogersPast President • Dave Felumlee

OCA StaffElizabeth Harsh Executive Director

Emily Griffiths 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 2015

Kevin Miller District 1West Unity • Term expires 2014

Kelvin Egner District 2Shelby • Term expires 2015

Kris Vincent District 3East Canton • Term expires 2013

Sam Sutherly District 4Ft. Loramie • Term expires 2014

Frank Phelps District 5Belle Center • Term expires 2015

Pam Haley District 6West Salem • Term expires 2013

Janice Wolfinger District 7Carrollton • Term expires 2014Sasha Rittenhouse District 8

New Carlisle • Term expires 2015Stan Smith District 9

Canal Winchester • Term expires 2013Tim Osborn District 10

Hamilton • Term expires 2014Craig Shelton District 11

Lynchburg • Term expires 2015Dave Kline District 12

Ironton • Term expires 2013Elections are held each year in November. If interested in serving on the OCA Board,

please call the OCA office.

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Your Dues Dollars at WorkA review of actions by the Ohio Cattlemen’s

AssociationLegislative & Regulatory•Co-hostedtheinauguralluncheonfortheOhioSenateinpartnershipwithOhio’s

commodities groups and the Ohio Farm Bureau.

•HostedaWaterQuality&NutrientManagementsessionattheOCAAnnualMeet-ing to discuss steps producers can take to head off additional regulations.

•HeldpolicydevelopmentsessionduringtheOCAAnnualMeetingandadoptedpolicy on the beef checkoff, estate tax, oil and gas drilling and the severance tax.

Youth•HeldeightBESTsanctionedshowsinJanuaryandFebruaryandaspecialCelebrity

Showdown to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish program.

•Awarded10scholarshipsthroughtheOhioCattlemen’sFoundation.

Programs & Events•MailedinformationfortheOhioBeefExpoGeneticPathwayexhibitors.

•DevelopedaFreshFromtheFarmlocalbeefdirectoryforthewebsitethatiscom-piled from OCA members who sell freezer beef locally.

•Postedconsignmentinformationforthe2013OCASeedstockImprovementBullSaleApril13inHillsboro.

Association•DebutednewOCAcountyaffiliaterecruitmentcontestandcountyrecognition

program.

•HeldtheOCAAnnualMeeting&AwardsBanquetonJan.26inColumbus.

•ProvidedassociationupdatesattheOhioValley,MercerCounty,PutnamCounty,and Stark County Cattlemen’s Banquets, in addition to the Ohio Shorthorn Annual Meeting.

•RepresentedOCAmembersattheCattleIndustryConventionandNCBATradeShow in Tampa.

•CompiledandemailedFebruarye-newslettertoOCAmembers. v

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During the annual meeting, Ohio cattlemen welcomed Kent Bacus,

Associate Director of Legislative Af-fairs in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Washington, DC office, who gave an update on NCBA activities and discussed many of the issues NCBA is working on for the beef industry. Bacus shared with Ohio’s cat-tlemen the status of trade agreements withJapan,theoutlookonCongressfollowing the election and the current tax situation. BruceMcPheron,DeanandVicePresi-

dent for Agricultural Administration in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, discussed the

importance of new livestock facilities to student success and the university.OCAPresidentSamSutherlyofTroy,

Ohio, coordinated the policy development portion of the meeting. These resolutions covered a broad range from agriculture policy to cattle health, international mar-kets, live cattle marketing, property rights and environmental issues. In addition, Sutherly shared with members that a committee was formed to further explore an increase to the Ohio Beef Checkoff and that OCA will move forward on the issue when membership indicates their support for holding a referendum.

Glen Arnold, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management

Systems, presented on the Ohio water quality and nutrient management initia-tive. He encouraged OCA members to be proactive in taking responsibility to prop-erly manage nutrients in their operation. He noted that this affects livestock and crop farmers, those who apply manure or use fertilizer, in every Ohio county.

Dale Arnold, Director of Energy Ser-vices at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federa-tion, provided background information on the oil and gas severance tax and how itcouldaffectOhio.Policyopposingthestate’s current severance tax proposal was adopted among others related to the issue.

In addition, OCA’s Membership Com-mittee recognized the members of OCA’s

Celebrating 2012More than 250 producers and leaders in the beef industry assembled at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin, Ohio on Jan. 26, 2013 for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) annual meeting and awards banquet. The event featured policy development sessions, OCA’s annual meeting and the OCA’s award banquet. Annual meeting and banquet sponsors who contributed to the success of the event include COBA/Select Sires, CompManagement, Inc., Farm Credit Mid-America, United Producers, Inc., Stark County Cattlemen’s Association and Steve R. Rauch.

Kris and Becky Vincent of East Canton were honored with the Cattlemen’s Association Industry Excellence Award for 2012. This award was sponsored by Brownfield Ag News. Pictured from left are Kris and Becky Vincent.

Dr. Tony Forshey was award the Industry Service award for 2012 at the OCA annual banquet. This award is sponsored by the OCA and Ohio’s Country Journal. From the left are Dr. Forshey and Matt Reese representing the Ohio’s Country Journal.


Top Hand Recruiting Club. Land O’Lakes FeedandQualityLiquidFeedsponsoredthe awards. OCA’s officers reported that 2012wasaverystrongyearfortheas-sociation and membership renewals for 2013areontrackwithpreviousyears.The Beef Improvement Committee gave an update on the Seedstock Improvement Sales and the Ohio Beef Expo.

OCA members and guests reconvened that evening for the banquet to cel-ebrate another successful year. An early highlight of the banquet was naming the 2013OhioBeefAmbassadors.Initsfirstyear of the program, sponsored by the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association and the OhioBeefCouncil,17youth,ages16to19competedforthetitle.HayleyBeck,HuronCounty;SierraJepson,FairfieldCounty;andJosieVanco,GalliaCounty,were chosen to spend the next year shar-ing their story of agriculture and educat-ing consumers on beef consumption and the industry.

Ten scholarships were presented to outstanding youth during the awards banquet. Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence scholarship recipients included Megan Hunker, Huron County; Bailey Harsh, Delaware County; and Lindsey Grimes, Highland County. JordanBonham,FayetteCounty;SierraJepsen,FairfieldCounty;ShylaKreager,LickingCounty;andJustinO’Flaherty,CuyahogaCountywereawarded$1,000

Tagged for Greatness Scholarships, which are funded with the sales of the Ohio Beef license plate. LaurenPretty-

man, Marion Coun-ty; Laura Schmuki, Stark County; and Lydia Ulry, Licking County, received a$1,000CountryClub Scholarship, which was funded by the putt putt course atthe2012OhioStateFair.TheOhioCattleWomen’s Association awarded scholarships to Kayla Hinds, Tuscara-was County; Amber Watkins, Logan County;andSandra“Molly”DePue,Geauga County.

OCA also recognized county associations that incorporated new or creative activities to build stronger relationships with the state group, to promote beef or to empha-size community involvement. Fairfield County was announced as the outstand-ingcountyaffiliateandreceiveda$500award. Highland County won second place outstanding county affiliate and received a$300awardwhileStarkCountywasthewinner of the third place outstanding affili-ateawardandreceived$200.

The banquet concluded with OCA presenting five prestigious awards

Missing Rail Simmentals was honored with the Seedstock Producer of the Year award. This award was presented by the OCA and Farm World magazine. Picture from left are Emily, Peggy, Tim and Kyle Brinkman.

Allan and Kelly Robison of Champaign County were recognized as the Young Cattlemen of the Year at the OCA awards banquet. Ohio Farmer and OCA sponsored the award. Pictured from left are Allan Robison and son Noah, Kelly Robison and Tim White of the Ohio Farmer.

Christian Hoffman was honored with the Commercial Producer of the year award for 2012 at the OCA Banquet. Pictured from left are Susan Crowell, Farm and Dairy, and Christian Hoffman of Stoutsville.

to deserving cattlemen and support-ers of Ohio’s beef industry. Christian Hoffman of Hoffman Farms, Fairfield CountyreceivedtheCommercialPro-duceroftheYearaward;TimandPegBrinkman of Missing Rail Simmental in Henry County was awarded Seedstock ProduceroftheYear;YoungCattlemanof the Year was Allan Robison, Cham-paign County; Dr. Tony Forshey, State VeterinarianfortheOhioDepartmentof Agriculture, received the Industry Service Award; and Kris and Becky Vincent,StarkCounty,wasawardedwith Industry Excellence.

Awards in these categories were spon-sored by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Associa-tion with Farm and Dairy, Farm World, OhioFarmer,Ohio’sCountryJournal,and Brownfield Ag Network respectively.v



Three Ohio youth were presented Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence Scholarships during OCA’s awards banquet. Pictured from left are Billy Taubert, representing Steve R. Rauch Excavation and Demolition; Bailey Harsh of Radnor; Megan Hunker of Bellevue and Steve Rauch, representing Steve R. Rauch Excavation and Demolition. Not pictured is Lindsey Grimes of Hillsboro.

The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association awarded scholarships to Kayla Hinds, Tuscarawas County; Amber Watkins, Logan County; and Sandra “Molly” DePue, Geauga County.

The 2013 Ohio CattleWomen’s Association officers pictured from left are Dona Tullis, Treasurer; Joann Sullinger, Secretary; Shannon Donnelly, President; Kayla Alexander, 1st Vice President; and Darlene Wagner, 2nd Vice President.

Kent Bacus, Associate Director of Legislative Affairs in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Washington, DC office, who gave an update on NCBA activities.

Four youth were awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship that is funded by the sale of beef license plates. Pictured from left are Sierra Jepson of Fairfield County; and Jordan Bonham of Fayette County. Not pictured are Shyla Kreager of Licking County; and Justin O’Flaherty of Franklin County.

Three youth were awarded the Country Club Scholarship that is funded by the putt-putt course in the Voinovich Building during the 2012 Ohio State Fair. Pictured from left to right are Laura Schmuki of Stark County; Lauren Prettyman of Marion County and Lydia Ulry of Licking County.

OCA Top Hand Club Members were rewarded for their recruitment efforts during OCA’s Annual Meeting by Cy Prettyman, Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed and Joe Foster, Quality Liquid Feeds. Michael Bihl and Jim Rogers were recognized as Top Recruiter.

The 2013 Ohio Beef Ambassadors pictured from left are Josie Vanco, Gallia County; Hayley Beck, Huron County; and Sierra Jepson, Fairfield County. The program is sponsored by the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council. The ambassadors will spend the next year educating consumers on beef consumption and the industry.

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OCA recognized the Fairfield County Cattlemen’s Association as the 2012 Outstanding County Affiliate. Pictured are representatives from Fairfield County Cattlemen’s Association. They received $500 to use for promotional and membership efforts.

The Highland County Cattlemen’s Association was recognized at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association banquet as the Second Place Outstanding Affiliate for 2012. They received a $300 check to utilize within their county.

The Stark County Cattlemen’s Association was recognized as the third place Outstanding County Affiliate by OCA for 2012. They were presented a $200 check for use within their county.

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Donors: Crawford Co. Cattlemen • Ohio Cattlewomen • Clark County Cattlemen • Steve Reinhard • Vinton County Cattlemen’s • Ohio Beef Expo • Glen & Deb Feichtner • Frank Phelps • PBS Animal Health • Jackson County Cattlemen’s • Gallia County Cattle-men’s • Farm Girl Factory • Bill Sexten • Ohio Cattlemen’s • Stark County Cattlemen’s • Allfex • Fairfield County Cattlemen’s • Jake & Janice Wolfinger

Buyers: Shannon Yochum • Jamie Graham • Melinda Ulry • Lydia Ulry • Cody Bauer • Tonya Lohr • Doug Walker • John Slagle • Janet Butler • Bill Butler • Samantha Good-hart • Jim & Dee Jepsen • Gary Short • Barry Bonham • Sonny Russ • Steve Johnson • Bill Roe • Kayla Alexander • Kelvin Egner • David & Theresa Kline • Karen Bihl

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association coordinated a successful silentauctionforPAC(PoliticalActionCommittee)duringtheannualbanquet.ProceedsraisedforOCA’sPAChelptosupportthe campaign efforts of political candidates that understand and support the beef cattle industry. OCA appreciates the support of donors and buyers.

Bruce McPheron, Dean and Vice President for Agricultural Administration in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, discussed the importance of new livestock facilities to student success and the university.


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OBC seats appointees and elects officersRetiring directors recognized

New Appointees and Executive CommitteeAttheJanuaryreorganizationmeet-

ing, the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee welcomed new appointees. Aspartofthe15memberOperat-ing Committee, these appointees are responsible for investing Ohio’s beef checkoff dollars to further improve beef demand and create a more favorable business climate for producers. Operat-ing Committee members also elected members of the Executive Committee.

Retiring DirectorsRetiring from the Ohio Beef Council OperatingCommitteeattheJanuarymeeting was Keith Burgett, Carrollton, and Mel Earich, Williamsport.

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Appointed for a three-year term by the Ohio Department of Agriculture are pictured from left: Bret Layman, Utica; Dennis Corcoran, Chillicothe; Bert Tooms, New Concord; and David Felumlee, Newark. Not pictured is Bill Cleland, Jr., Hicksville.

Members of the Ohio Beef Council Executive Committee for 2013 are (from left): Bill Sexten, Washington Court House, Chairman; Bret Layman, Utica, Vice-Chairman and Dennis Corcoran, Chillicothe, Treasurer. Sexten will also serve as NCBA Federation Committee Director.

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Beef BriefsOhio Livestock Coalition Promotes Water Quality Meetings

The Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) recently approved cost-share funds for a statewide nutrient management/wa-ter quality education/outreach program targeted for Ohio farmers. The process includes submitting an intent form provided by the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC)30daysbeforehostinganutrientmanagement/water quality meeting.

The meeting will need to include infor-mation on:• Promotingthe4Rs• Impactofnutrientsonwaterquality• Promotingtheuseofbestmanage mentpractices(BMPs)• Availabilityofcostshareprograms

to address this specific issue• Thebenefitsofusingmanureasa

nutrient and its role in water quality• Voluntaryactionvs.regulatoryaction• Developingtrustwiththepublic

regarding this issue.The meeting host will also need to submitareportform30daysafterhost-ing a nutrient management/water quality meeting. The meeting reimbursement ratewillbe$10/person.

OCA county affiliates are encouraged to consider hosting meetings in their area.LocalSoil&WaterDistrictsarealso excellent partners for this meet-ing. OLC and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association can help suggest meeting presenters. The intent and report form, as well as sign-in sheet, are available on the OLC website www.ohiolivestock.org. For more information contact, David White, Executive Director, Ohio [email protected].

United Producers Scholarship ProgramUnitedProducersInc.(UPI)isoffer-ingtwo$1000scholarshipsineachofits16districtstodeservinghighschooland post high school students pursuing agriculture degrees.

“The future of agriculture depends on those who are currently considering and pursuing a career in this critical industry,” saidDennisBolling,PresidentandCEO,UnitedProducersInc.“Wewanttodoall

we can to encourage students who have an interest in agribusiness, farming, veter-inary medicine or other agriculture-based industries to pursue their careers, and this is our way of helping them do so.”ApplicantsmustbeaPreferredMem-berofUPIorachildorgrandchildofaPreferredMember,anda2013graduating

high school senior, or a student currently attending, a college or technical school studying an agriculture-related field. Completed applications and essays must bepostmarkedbyApril1,2013.Visitwww.uproducers.com for more

information and to download an applica-tion form.


Peg Brinkman can’t help but laugh when she pulls out old family photos

fromthe‘80sand‘90s.It’snotfunnyfaces or awkward clothing styles that she’s laughing about but the family’s cattle. In the snapshots, the Simmental cows are tall, leggy and spotted.

“They looked like thoroughbred horses because they had so much leg to them and not much body,” she said. “There wasn’t much to them back then. We’ve come a long ways since then.”TimandPegarethisyear’sOhioCat-tlemen’sAssociationSeedstockProducerof the year. The couple say they and their two children, Emily and Kyle, are humbled to receive the award for their purebred Simmental cow/calf operation in Henry County.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Tim said. “When I think of a seedstock producer, I think of someone with a lot of cows and who does their own production sale. We do more expos and private treaty. We’re not even in cow country.”

The family’s operation, Missing Rail Simmentals, is the largest purebred cattle operation and second largest cattle farm in Henry County. The couple has 40purebredcows,18openheifersandfivebullcalvesandrents43acresofpastureabout10milesaway.Theyalso

have row crops, and Tim helps out on his father’s farm.

The couple started raising Simmentals rightaftertheygotmarriedin1982.Thetwofirstmetwhilein4-HwithPegshow-ing dairy heifers and Tim steers. Tim, whose family had Suffolk sheep, preferred cows over sheep but never had the chance to own any until he got married. The deci-sion to get Simmentals was simple.

“Nobody else had them around here, and we wanted to stay away from Angus because of competition at the fair,” said Peg,whogrewupafewmilesawayonadairy farm. “We got into Simmentals and kept growing our herd.”

The couple purchased a few select females to serve as the base of their herd with some successfully exhibiting at national shows. At first, they kept about a dozen cows but as their children started to show, that number kept going up.

“You can’t sell the kids’ show heifers. You’vegottokeepthemforever,”Peglaughed.

Emily started showing at the tender age of3.Shewonpeeweeshowmanshipatthecountyfairwitha1,300poundheifer.

“After she won, the heifer turned aroundandlickedherhair,”Pegsaid,butEmily wasn’t embarrassed or spooked – she kept on showing.

A turning point for the couple’s opera-tion came when they took Emily and their spotted heifer to Louisville for the North American.

“She watched the black ones show and they were winning and she wanted a black heifer. We got her one and kept getting them,” said Tim, who prefers the dark red ones.

“It’s interesting what I like and what he likes,” Emily said of her father. “I keep telling him we need to make sure we’ve got cows with good eye appeal and have good performance. He just likes those red ones.”

Black or red, the family likes the char-acteristics of Simmentals. The cows are very maternal, good natured and easy to flush, Tim said. For the past few years, the Brinkmans have been buying their semen from Canada, and this year they plan to get their embryos from there, too.

“We have preferred to stay away from a couple of bloodlines that are common in the United States so we purposely look for other bloodlines that we can hope-fullyuseasamarketingtool,”Pegsaid.“We always hope for a better calf year than what we had last year. We think this is the best and most uniform group that we’ve ever had but we still have more improvements to do.”

Story and photos by Amy Beth Graves

OCA Seedstock Producer of the YearBrinkmans’ Simmentals go from being tall and leggy to winning national awards

Tim and Peg Brinkman, along

with their son Kyle and Emily (not

pictured), raise Simmentals on their Henry County farm,

named Missing Rail Simmentals

because a railroad used to run across

the property.


a railroad on it. While there aren’t railroad tracks on the property any more, there are a lot of bales of hay. The family wraps so manybalesofhayfortheirherdthatPegjokes that the house looks like it’s fortified.

Living in an area that doesn’t have a lot ofpastureandwherelandsellsfor$8,000an acre is challenging for the Brinkmans. Emily and Kyle are the sixth generation on the farm and while they would both like to stay there, the farm isn’t big enough to sus-tain three families. For now Kyle continues to help out with the crops and Emily keeps her own cows there with dreams of buying her own land, probably somewhere else in Ohio, and raising enough cattle to have her own production sale.

“We probably haven’t made a lot of money in the cattle business but we have madealotoffriends,”saidPeg,abook-keeper at a local bank.

“It’s a hobby that got out of control and we love it,” Tim said.

That’squiteachangefrom30yearsago when not only were the cows too leggy but the weaning weights were only400pounds.Today,thoseweaningweightsarealmost700pounds.Thecowseat hay, corn, grass or cornstalks except when they’re calving and are fed corn silage in the winter. The family is always looking at trade publications for ways to improve their herd. One summer Tim put in sprinklers and turned them on when thetemperatureroseover100degrees.

Feedback from customers who buy their heifers is strong, Tim said.

“One guy that I sold a heifer to in Illi-nois called me during a really hot and dry summer and said it was the easiest keep-ing cow that he had and that he wasn’t going to use her as a replacement cow but turn her into a donor cow,” he said. “That was such an exciting thing to hear.”

The family used to participate in Buckeye’s Finest production sale but it became too hard to get the cows ready during harvest season. Tim, who is self-employed and does construction work, has some flexibility with his work but not when it comes time to get the crops out. Kyle, who is more into farming than showing cattle, helps with the field work.

“Both are very involved in the operation. Emily is into marketing and showing cattle, whileKyleisthehardlabor,”Pegsaid.

Some of Kyle’s favorite memories on the farm are spending time with his grand-parents. He loved the tractor so much that once after preschool he convinced his grandmother that they needed to go out and finish working the field. Never mind that the field had already been cultivated.

“I told her what she needed to do because I couldn’t reach anything,” said Kyle who once at a young age explained to his mother how to unplug a combine. Kyle is now a student at the Agricultural Technical College where he is pursuing a degree in agronomy.

Over the years, the family’s show season typically started on Memorial Day weekend and ended with the North American in November or National WesternStockShowinJanuary.TheyalsohaveshownattheAmericanJuniorSimmental Association Regional and National Classics, American Royal, Ohio State Fair and county fair.

“We will be so bored when our kids are too old to be in the junior program and we’ll just have the state fair and North American,”saidPeg,figuringoutthatthefamilyhasshowedcattlein13states.

Some of their successes are National Western Reserve Winter Heifer Calf Championin2006,OhioStateFairReserveChampionSimmentalHeiferin2010andthird place for a pen of purebred Simmental heifersattheNationalWesternin2010.

The Brinkmans have been active in the cattle industry and their local community for a long time. Tim has been an OCA director, on the Ohio Simmental Associa-tion Board and president for three years, member of the county fair board and Henry County Cattlemen’s Association, a volunteerfiremanandwasa4-Hadvisorfor30years.Pegisstilla4-Hadvisor,andKyle plans to start soon. Emily was Ohio BeefQueenin2008andAmericanJuniorSimmentalpresidentin2011.Shegraduat-ed from Oklahoma State in December with a degree in agricultural communications.

Missing Rail Simmentals got its name after a friend who knew the area’s history said the Brinkmans’ property used to have v

Over the years, the Brinkmans' cows, once tall and leggy, have won state and national awards. Weaning weights have gone from 400 pounds to almost 700 pounds.


NCBA News

NCBA Statement on Agreement to Further Open Japan’s Market to U.S. Beef

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa-tion(NCBA)haslearnedthatasofFeb.1,Japanwillbeginacceptingbeefandbeefproductsfromcattleunder30monthsof age. The new terms and conditions expand market access from cattle under 20monthstocattleunder30months.Itisestimated that this change in protocol will result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional exports of U.S. beef.

“This is great news for cattlemen and women and is a significant milestone in ourtradingrelationshipwithJapan,”saidNCBAPresidentJ.D.Alexander.“Japanis a great market for U.S. beef and we lookforwardtocontinuingtomeetJapa-nese consumer demands. This move is an important step forward in paving the way toward greater export opportunities to one of our largest export markets.”

ThroughNovember2012,Japanwasthe second largest export market for U.S. beeftotaling$849millionandnearly130,000metrictons.Alexanderaddedthat this announcement is a shot in the arm to a market and producers facing continued drought, high input costs and increasing federal regulation.

NCBA Applauds USDA on Final Animal Disease Traceability Rule

With the publication of the final Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule in the FederalRegisteronJan.9,2013,theNCBA compliments the U.S. Department ofAgriculture(USDA)AnimalandPlantHealthInspectionService(APHIS)oncre-ating a final rule that includes many of the comments submitted by NCBA on behalf of cattle producers across the country.

“We are encouraged that many of the priorities of cattlemen and women have been included in this final rule,” said

NCBAChiefVeterinarianDr.KathySimmons.“USDAAPHISlistenedtothe voices of livestock producers when drafting this rule and the final product is one that will help reduce the number of animals involved in an investigation, reduce the time needed to respond and decrease the cost to producers.”

The final ADT rule establishes general regulations for improving the traceabil-ity of U.S. livestock moving interstate. The final rule follows a process in which NCBA and other livestock and agriculture stakeholders participated in a comment phase. Now that it has been published, the rulebecomeseffectiveMar.11,2013.

Simmons said NCBA encourages USDA APHIStocontinueworkingwithindustryleaders on this and all animal health issues.

For more information, visit www.beefusa.org

OCA staff and leadership attended 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 6-9. Visit www.beefusa.org for details on the event.

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OCA NewsCertified Angus Beef

Provides New ArtworkThe Ohio Cattlemen’s Association would like to thank Certified Angus Beef, LLC, for their contribution to the OCA and Ohio Beef Council office.

Griffiths Joins StaffEmily Griffiths

joined the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Associa-tioninJanuaryastheDirectorofPublicRela-tions and Consumer Marketing. She is origi-nally from Kendallville, Ind., and graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s in Agriculture Business with a minor in General Business in December 2011.EmilyattendedBlackHawkEastCollege in Galva, Ill., where she earned her Associate’s in Applied Science in May 2009.Emilywasraisedona150head,purebred seed-stock operation consisting of primarily Gelbvieh, Limousin, Charolais, and ChiAngus Hybids.

Emily will focus on developing pro-grams in the areas of consumer advertis-ing, retail, foodservice, veal and nutri-tion, to increase consumer demand for beef and veal products. Emily will also coordinate the OCA Young Cattlemen's Conference, oversee the Foundation's fundraising and scholarship program and is responsible for coordinating the Ohio BeefExpoJuniorShowactivities.

BEEF 510 Date SetThe Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio

State University Extension and The Ohio State University Department of Animal ScienceswillhostBeef510,asequeltotheBeef509educationalprogram,onMarch23attheOSUAnimalSciencesbuilding.TheBeef510programisaone-day

event, designed to accommodate a larger number of participants and will build ontheoriginal509programtoenhanceproducer knowledge from the pasture to the plate. It will also include plenty of cooler time so participants can refresh their carcass grading skills.

Registration information will be made available at www.ohiocattle.org, or by contacting Emily Griffiths of the Ohio Beef Council at [email protected] or614-873-6736.

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s

Seedstock Improvement SaleSaturday, April 13, 2013 - NoonUnion Stock Yards - Hillsboro - 937.393.1958

Auctioneer: Gene Steiner

Don’’t Miss This Opportunity to Purchase Quality Bulls!

- Bulls have complete & current Expected Progeny Differences and sell based on an EPD grading system

- All bulls have passed a breeding soundness exam and completed a vac-cination program

- Bulls will carry a certificate of veterinary inspection and be negative for TB, Brucellosis and BVD

For more information or a sale catalog contact: Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, [email protected], 614.873.6736

John Grimes, [email protected], 937.763.6000

Catalogs available online at www.ohiocattle.org or by calling the OCA office

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Beef BriefsOSU Adds Meat Science Major

As the Department of Animal Sci-ences transitioned from a quarter-based academic calendar to a semester-based calendarin2012,itunveileditsnewestmajor, meat science, and with it came a new designation (MEATSCI) and new classes. Meat science was elevated from a minor to a major to better prepare students who want to pursue a career in the meat industry. The major will train students for industry positions through its emphasis on food safety, product de-velopment, and further processing across multiple species.

Dr. Henry Zerby led the charge tran-sitioning, and revamping, the quarter system animal science curriculum into a semester-based academic calendar. He was not alone in developing and implementing the meat science ma-jor, as many faculty members within the department were and continue to

be involved. These faculty members includeDrs.PaulKuber,DustinBoler,Macdonald Wick, Francis Fluharty and Lynn Knipe. In addition, Ron Cramer (meatlaboratorymanager)andJeanneOsborne(instructoroftheWelfare&Behavior animal science class) have important roles in teaching fundamen-tal concepts. Outside the department, partners from entities such as Certi-fied Angus Beef® brand and Bob Evans Farms, Inc. provided input on the cur-riculum as well.

The Ohio State University is the first land grant university to introduce a meat science major. Other institu-tions offer minors and programs in meat science, some based out of food science units and some based out of animal science units. Students gradu-ating as meat science majors will have opportunities in industry, government, or graduate studies.

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the dry weather allow us to see the fall increase in production? I cannot answer that specifically from the data. Even with tough environmental conditions we were still producing enough feed per acre to keepa1,500poundcowbetweenthreetofive months.

If you are interested learning more about thePastureMeasurementProjectcheckoutthe blog listed above or contact the author.v

Forage Corner

How Was Your Pasture Growth Last Year?

By, Jeff McCutcheon, OSU Extension Educator, Morrow County

For me, winter has always been a time of reflection. It is the time of the year

where I look over my records to see what went well, what flopped and what I still need to work on. One set of records I have access to are the pasture measure-mentsfromthe24farmerswhovolun-teerinthePastureMeasurementProject.TheOhioPastureMeasurementProjectwasstartedin2005withthreeproduc-ersandhastwoobjectives:1)Provideasource of current, objective information on the relative performance of forages growing in Ohio accessible to producers acrossthestate;and2)Demonstratetheuse of pasture measurement and monitor-ing to aid in the management of grazing.Since2005thenumberofpeople

participating in the project has been between20to30farmers.SeeFigure1forlocationsof2012’svolunteers.Thesevolunteers from across Ohio measure the same pasture field every week using a commercially available rising plate meter and report the measurement. From that measurement we then calculate how much the pasture has grown since the last measurement. The information is reported in pounds of dry matter grown per acre per day. This helps relate pasture mass into feed terms.

You may have seen the weekly mea-surements at the bottom of the commod-ity page in Farm and Dairy or posted on the Forage Team Blog, ohioforages.blogspot.com.

How did your pastures measure up? One analysis I like to do is compare

what happened to what was planned. How does this data compare to what we thought would happen this year? We know that cool season forages do not grow at the same rate all year. We typically encouragegrazierstoplanfor60percentoftheannualgrowthbyJuneandafallincreaseaftertheJulyandAugustslump.

Many times in planning grazing systems we use an annual production numberof3.5tonsofdry matter produced per acre. It is a good conservative num-ber. If we calculate daily growth based off of the projected growth pattern and a 3.5tonyieldwecancompare the actual to the projected and see if production is pro-gressing as planned. Figure2shows

the monthly growth fromthePastureMeasurementProjectcomparedtothe3.5tonplanningyield.The first thing you notice is that the two curves look similar. This was a dry year andwestillproducedaround3.5tonstothe acre. One thing to note is that all of the fields measured in the project are managed under a rotational grazing system.

You should also notice the differences in the curves. This is the first year since 2005thatwehadafallincrease.Did

Figure 1. 2012 Pasture Measurement Cooperator Locations

Figure 2. 2012 Monthly average growth compared to 3.5 ton per acre planning average.




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Breed NewsAngus AchievementsNational Western Stock ShowThe2013NationalWesternStockShow

Angus show took place on Thursday, January17inDenver,Colorado.OhioAn-gus breeders were right in the hunt for the championdriveasLindseyPughofLou-isville, Ohio was awarded Champion Late JuniorHeiferCalfwithherheifernamedSCCRoyalBlackbirdELL231.Comingina close second was Lauren Grimes of Hill-sboro, Ohio claiming the title of Reserve ChampionLateJuniorHeifercalfwithSCCRoyalBlackbird243.Congratulationsto these girls from Ohio and their accom-plishments at NWSS.

William Harsh Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

William Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, has earnedtheNationalJuniorAngusAs-sociation’s(NJAA)BronzeandSilverawards, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities director of the American Angus Association®inSaintJoseph,Mo.The17-year-oldsonofTimandEliza-bethHarshattendsBuckeyeValleyHighSchoolandisamemberoftheNJAAandtheOhioJuniorAngusAssociationwhere he has served as vice president and currently serves as reporter.

He has participated in local, state, regional and national shows. At the NationalJuniorAngusShow(NJAS),William participated in the quiz bowl, and public and extemporaneous speaking contests. He was a participant in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off and the mentoring program. William also attended the Leaders En-gaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conferencesin2011and2012

The Bronze and Silver awards are the firsttwolevelsoftheNJAARecognitionProgramthatbeganin1972.JuniorAngusbreeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

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will eventually increase but by how much remains to be seen.

A popular topic of discussion in the beef-related press today is use of genetics in commercial cow-calf operations. There are volumes of research that documents the benefits of heterosis that results from a structured crossbreeding pro-gram. Heterosis is the phenomenon that causes crossbred individuals to have an increased level of performance for certain traits above the average performance of their straightbred parents.

The genetics used in the cow-calf operation is one of the factors over which the producer can exert significant control. Many commercial producers

Up the Alley

What is our “State of the Union”?

By the time that you received this is-sue of the “Ohio Cattleman” maga-

zine,thePresidentoftheUnitedStateswill probably have delivered his “State of the Union” address. This annual speech allows our leader to discuss the current status of the United States and his vision for the country in the near future. If there was such an opportunity for the beef industry, what would the beef “State of the Union” sound like?

There is no doubt that one of the most pressing issues facing the beef in-dustry today is contraction. The reduc-tion of cattle numbers in this country over the past several years is historic in nature with cow numbers approach-ing60yearlows.Lowcattlenumbershave been reflected in record feeder calf prices over the past several months, all in spite of record high feed prices. Another indication of the impact of low cattle numbers is the recent decision byCargilltoclosethePlainview,Texaspacking plant, a plant with a capacity of4,000headperday.

While current market prices should have started expansion of the beef herd, other factors have stymied potential growth. The prolonged drought in sig-nificant areas of the country noted for cow-calf production has undoubtedly restricted expansion. The lack of for-age supplies and water availability must improve before any expansion can occur. High grain crop prices have obviously increased input costs for cattle produc-ers and led to more competition for land used in agricultural enterprises. Some producers have chosen to take advantage of historically high prices and have dis-persed their herds.

There are signs that if environmental conditions improve, cattlemen will ex-pand their herds. In areas of the country that are returning to near-normal mois-ture levels, interest in bred heifers and young bred cows is very high. Numbers

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

have chosen to inject more purebred breeding into their herds in recent years. I speculate that the reasons for this trend would include the simplicity of using a single breed for herds smaller in size, the genetic improvement made by British breeds that now approaches or exceeds Continental breeds, the perceived or real extra value derived from black-hided calves, and the fact that several breeds now offer black-hided options.

The fight over the genetic base of the nation’s cow herd promises to be an interesting battle. We are already see-ing several purebred breed associations extolling the virtues of heterosis using a parent from their respective breed. Some


breeds have even combined their data-basestomergetheirEPDstoattempttosimplify breeding decisions for the cow-calf producer. It will be interesting to see which side the cow-calf producer takes in this battle.

Speaking of genetics, the ability to make significant genetic improvement is becoming easier through advancements in DNA testing. Breeds are now using DNA panels to identify DNA markers to determine the genetic merit of animals at a much younger age. Results from these DNA tests are being incorporated into theEPDsgeneratedbyseveralbreedas-sociations. Significant advancements in genetic testing have been made and more are on the way. Seedstock producers are using this information to help raise improved breeding stock to assist the commercial producer in the ultimate goal of producing better beef. Quitepossiblythemostexcitingde-

velopment in beef production in recent years is the trend away from commod-ity beef production towards a variety of branded products. The success of the original branded beef program, Certified Angus Beef, has opened the door for a wide variety of consumer-focused end

products. These branded programs are based on factors such as breed, quality or yield grade, health protocol, and other management practices.

I believe the industry will continue to see an expansion in the area of branded beef programs. Today’s consumer has shown a willingness to pay a premium for products that have unique char-acteristics or a “story” behind it. The consumer has a growing desire to know more about how their beef is produced and this information is more readily available than ever through the popular press and social media. The decision to produce cattle geared for a branded program will be based on an individual producer’s particular situation. The exciting part of this phenomenon is that the producer will have a greater number of marketing opportunities for the fore-seeable future.

There are many opportunities and challenges facing the beef industry in 2013andbeyond.Thetopicsaddressedin this article are a few of the major issues that will impact beef producers across the country. It will be interesting to see how this list evolves over the next few years. v

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Saturday, April 6 at noon

Carrollton, Ohio 44615

All bulls have passed a breeding soundness exam.

Cow herd tested negative for Johne’s and Leukosis.

For More Information Call:Bryan 330.771.0482 • Keith 330.627.5414Sale site: 2051 Burrow Rd SE • Carrollton, Ohio

To view the bulls before the sale call for an appointment

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Breed News

Beefalo BeatsBeefalo Show Newest Addition to Ohio Beef Expo

A Beefalo show has been added to the2013OhioBeefExpobreedshowschedule.Itwillbeheldat2:30p.m.onFriday,March15intheO’NeillBuilding.Contact breed representative Andrew HammerofCanalFulton,Ohioat330-993-6717forinformationontheshow.

Hereford HappeningsThe Ohio Hereford Association Awards Youth at Annual Banquet.

Outstanding bull awards goes to Wyatt Flatter who exhibited WDF Bar None for the2012-2013showseason.Onthefe-male side, top heifers go to Caitlyn Decker showingPaidInFull021ETborn4/1/11.CominginsecondisOCCGretchenA150shown by Dylan Evanick. Circle D Mary Time371shownbyGrantHelsingerwasthird. Keayla Harr showed the fourth placeheifer,RR44UUrsula005324.Rounding out the top five heifers is Sara Beanblossom showing her September heiferHHPearl042.Inthesteerdivisiontop three steers were awarded at the ban-quettoCarolineVonderharr,AlexisandMadison Stitzlein, and Allie Steiner.

Every association needs members like Garth Regula, because Regula is an out-standing junior member that works well others. He made such an impact on the Hereford association that he was award-edthehonoroftheVonPriceAwardat the banquet. Another great junior individual that represent the association well is Wyatt Flatter who was awarded theJuniorHerdsmanawardsponsoredbyHarmony Hill.

Ohio Hereford youth were recognized for achievement in 2012. Pictured from left are Grant Helsinger, Dylan Evoniuk, Caitlyn Decker, Caroline Vonderhaar, Wyatt Flatter and Keayla Harr


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For additional rules & information: contact John Chism, Division of Show & Fair Promotion at (502) 564-4983. Visit these websites for more information: www.kyagr.com or www.kybeefexpo.com

ANGUSShow: Fri., 10 a.m.Sale: Sat., NoonTim Dievert859-236-4591BEEFALOFri., 2:30 p.mSat., 11:30 a.mKyle Skidmore502-641-7878CHAROLAISSat., NoonSat., 4 p.m.Greg Hubert785-672-3195GELBVIEHFri., 1 p.mSat., 3:30 p.mDavid Slaughters270-556-4259LIMOUSINSat., 10 a.m.Sat., 3:00 p.m.Keith Kissee804-353-2220PEN HEIFERSALEFri., 2 p.m.Sat., 2 p.m.Doug Parke859-987-5758

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In MemoriamHarry N. O’CullHarryN.O’Cull,67,passedawayJanu-ary21.O’CullwasthefacilitiesmanagerforUnitedProducers,Inc.inEatonandalifelong farmer. He was an employee for UnitedProducers,Inc.for29yearsandwas well-known in cattle buying circles. He also won the Fayette County Cattle Feeders distinguished service award. O’Cull is survived by his wife, Brenda, two sons, a daughter, their families and an extended family of brothers, grand-children and great-children. Contribu-tions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Robert J. MatthewsRobertJ.Matthews,95,ofCantonpassedawayJanuary24.Hewasthe

founderoftheRobertJ.MatthewsCo.,knownlocallyasPBSAnimalHealth.Matthews was one of Ohio’s true pio-neers in the livestock business. With humblebeginningsin1941,hestartedselling a handful of items from the trunk of his car. His foresight turned the busi-ness into what has become one of the na-tion’s largest animal health distributors today. He is survived by three daughters and five sons, including Dr. Robert K. MatthewsofPBSAnimalHealthandanextended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Matthews will be greatlymissedbyhisfamilyandhisPBSfamily. Contributions in his memory may bemadetoChristtheServantParish,Canton;CalvaryPresbyterianChurch,

Canton or the Canton Rotary Club Chari-table Fund.

Mary Agle FlaxMaryAgleFlax,84,ofSouthCharlestonpassedawayDecember11followingabriefillness.ShewasagraduateofPlattsburgHigh School, Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Iowa where she received a Master Degree in dietetics. Flax wasalifelongmemberofthePlattsburgUnited Church of Christ where she played theorganforover60years.Shewasatireless volunteer for many organizations including Ohio Buckeye Cowbelles and the American National CattleWomen, in addi-tion to numerous local organizations. Flax issurvivedbyherhusbandof61years,GordonR.Flax,10grandchildrenandanextended family, many of who are involved in Ohio agriculture. Contributions in her memorymaybemadetothePlattsburgUnited Church of Christ Memorial Fund or the American Cancer Society of Cincinnati.


The BEST Committee has con-tinued another level of sponsorship totheBESTProgramthisyearwith the BEST Booster Club. An individual, farm or business can becomeaBESTboosterfor$150.Each BEST Booster will receive: their name on a banner or sign that will be displayed at each BEST show and the BEST awards banquet in May, and their name on the OCA website and in the Ohio Cattleman maga-zine. To become a BEST Booster please call the OCA office.

2012-2013 BEST Boosters:• BuellShowCattle• CapitalCityMechanical-Andy&JenniferMorbitzer• CedarLaneFarmRegisteredShorthorns• GoschinskiFinFeatherFurOutfitters• MicheleHarshInsuranceAgencyLLC• MillerFamilyShowCattle• FranklinEquipmentLLC• STSCattleCompany• UnitedProducers,Inc.CreditServices• Gabriel’sOrchardViewFarm• GermainFord• GoettemoellerShowCattle

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OCA and OBC Welcomes Spring Semester Interns

Shoemaker serves as Youth Activities Intern

Amber Shoemaker of Stark County is serving as the Youth Activities Intern. Her responsibilities include assisting with the 2013OhioBeefExpoJuniorShow,youthactivitiesandtheBESTProgram.Shoe-maker is currently attending The Ohio State University-ATI, Wooster majoring in agriculture communications and livestock science. At ATI she is currently a Resident AdvisorandthePresidentofOSUATIHoof-N-Hide Club. After graduating ATI Shoemaker plans to attend Oklahoma State University to further pursue her degrees. Keith and Dawn Shoemaker are the proud parents of Amber.

“I grew up showing in the BEST Program,ithasmadesuchanimpactonmy life that I wanted to make sure that the BEST program kept going on strong so other kids could have a great show-

ing experience like I did. I look forward to working with the youth in the BEST program this show season.”

Klingenberg assists in Industry Relations

Kristy Klingenberg of Hocking County is serving as the Industry Relations intern. Her responsibilities include assist-ing with the annual meeting and orga-nizing the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show. Klingenberg, the daughter of Warren and Linda Klingenberg, is a junior at The Ohio State University studying animal science. She is actively involved in many clubs including Shades of Animal Sci-ence, Animal Science Community Alli-ance and Towers Agricultural Honorary.

“I was extremely interested in this internship opportunity because I wanted to branch out my knowledge of the beef and agricultural industry. The Ohio Beef

Expo is a big part of the OCA and I look forward to doing my part, while meeting new people and learning along the way.”

Dice plans Public RelationsKyle Dice of Avilla, Ind., is serving as thePublicRelationsIntern.Hisdutieswillbetopromotethe2013OhioBeefExpo through social media and press releases. He also assisted with the An-nual Meeting and producing the Ohio Cattleman magazine. Kyle is the son of TimandMaryJoDiceandisattendingIowa State University with a major in agricultural communications. Kyle has been active in the cattle industry and has competed at many junior national heifer shows within three different breeds. “Be-ingaskedtobethePublicRelationsIn-tern at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association is truly an Honor,” Dice said. “I am look-ing forward to meeting quality cattlemen

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throughout this opportunity and helping with the Ohio Beef Expo in March.”

Lee serves as Member Services InternMelinda Lee of Cardington is the Mem-

ber Services Intern. She helped with the Annual Meeting and will assist in orga-nizing the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show. Lee, the daughter of Mark and Molly Lee, is a senior at The Ohio State University majoring in animal sciences, specializing in animal industries with a minor in agribusiness. She is an active member of AlphaZetaPartnersHonorary,AgBusi-ness Club, and is currently serving as the ScribeforAlphaZetaPartners.

“Interning with the Ohio Cattleman’s Association is a great and exciting op-portunity. I am excited to connect with industry leaders, learn from them and work with others that share my passion for the beef industry.”

Boyert assists with Beef ImprovementJacobBoyertofSevilleisthisyear’s

Beef improvement Intern. Boyert’s Duties includeassistingwiththeBeef509Pro-gram, the OCA Seedstock Improvement Sales and the Breed Shows and Sales at

this year’s Ohio Beef Expo. Boyert is the sonofMikeandPattiBoyert,andiscur-rently a senior at The Ohio State Univer-sity where he is majoring in agricultural business and applied economics with a minor in animal sciences. Boyert was a memberoftheOSULivestockJudging

Team and is a currently active in Saddle and Sirloin.

“I’m looking forward to working with so many of the great livestock breeders in the industry and to help put together one of my favorite events of the year the Ohio Beef Expo.”

The 2013 OCA and Ohio Beef Council spring semester interns from left are Melinda Lee, Member Services; Amber Shoemaker, Junior Activities; Kyle Dice, Public Relations; Jacob Boyert, Beef Improvement; and Kristy Klingenberg, Industry Relations.


Sire groups represented: Rito 6EM6 of 4L3 Emblazon • SAV Bismark

TC Solid 6195 • TC New Design 811Strayer Design 049 T016 • SAV Birthstone 8258

MILL BRAE TWENTY/TWENTY 8069 • Connealy 044 062 (aka “Vern”)

Strayer Angus Farms13th Annual Production Sale

March 23, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. - Auctioneer: Ron KreisMuskingum Livestock Auction Barn, Zanesville, Ohio

• 25 Bulls • 75 Angus FemalesSelling:

No creep feed to any of our cattle, everything is on a high fiber, low starch diet

Registered Angus Since 1923

Bulls will be fertility tested with updated EPDs

William C. Strayer 419-339-4845

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Brent L. English 419-230-7951

9859 Zion Church RoadElida, Ohio 45807

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Murray Grey MemoOhio Beef Expo to Host National Murray Grey Show The2013AmericanMurrayGreyAs-

sociation (AMGA) will hold their national show in conjunction with this year’s Ohio Beef Expo (OBE). The breed’s show num-bers will increase as Ohio expects Murray Grey entries from several additional states. The2013OBEMurrayGreyshowisscheduledfor1:00p.m.onFriday,March15intheO’NeillBuilding.ContactAMGAPresidentSherieClarkofCarrollton,Ohioat330-627-7438formoreinformation.

Shorthorn SuccessNorth American International Livestock Exhibition Names Shorthorn Champions

Shorthorn exhibitors hit the green chips once again for the North Ameri-can International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky., which also served as the National Shorthorn Show thisyearonMonday,November12,

Breed NewsContinued from page 32

Wyatt Flatter was awarded Junior Herdsman, sponsored by Harmony Hill. Pictured are Wyatt Flatter and Denise Billman.

Garth Regula was awarded the Von Price Award at the Ohio Hereford Banquet. Pictured are Jessica Helsinger and Garth Regula.



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Friday, March 15 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Trade Show set up for smaller vendors 8:00 a.m. Voinovich Building opens for public 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, Voinvoich Building 10:00 a.m. Educational Seminars begin in Voinovich 10:00 a.m. Breed Shows begin in Rauch Arena & O’Neill Building 10 a.m. Gelbvieh Show, O’Neill Building 10 a.m. Limousin Show, Rauch Arena North Ring 10:30 a.m. Angus Parade, Rauch Arena South Ring 12:30 p.m. Hereford Parade, Rauch Arena South Ring 12:30 p.m. Shorthorn Show, Rauch Arena North Ring 1 p.m. Murray Grey Show, O’Neill Building 2 p.m. Miniature Hereford Show, Rauch Arena 2 p.m. Lowline Show, Rauch Arena 2:30 pm. Beefalo Show, O’Neill Building Display Breeds: Charolais, Piedmontese 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Junior Show Check in, Gilligan 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, Voinovich Building 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cowboy Happy Hour, Voinovich Building 5:00 p.m. Junior Show Welcome Party & Fitting Demonstration

Saturday, March 16 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Judging Contest Registration, Rauch Arena 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Jr Show Check in, Gilligan Complex 9:00 a.m. Judging Contest, Rauch Arena 9:00 a.m. Junior Show arrival deadline 8:30 a.m. Breed Sales begin in Voinovich Building 8:30 a.m. Chianina Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 10 a.m. Shorthorn Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 1 10 a.m. Hereford Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 12 p.m. Angus Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 2 p.m. Limousin Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 1 2 p.m. Maine Anjou Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 2 3 p.m. Simmental Sale, Voinovich Sale Ring 1 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, Voinovich Bldg 1:00 p.m. Youth Beef Quality Assurance, Rauch Arena Juniors will be divided into two groups by age and both sessions will run concurrently. 3:00 p.m. Junior Showmanship, Rauch Arena 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, Voinovich Building 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cowboy Happy Hour, Voinovich Building 4:30 p.m. Judging Contest Awards, Rauch Arena

Sunday, March 17 - Sponsored by Showmaster 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Junior Show Rauch Arena 8:00 a.m. Voinovich Building opens for public 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Genetic Pathway Open, Voinovich Building

Official Website:www.ohiobeefexpo.com

Official Hotel:Crowne Plaza Hotel

I71-161614.885.1885

$82 Room Rate

Event Phone NumbersMain Expo Office & Trade Show:

614-294-0232Breed Shows & Sales Office:

614-294-4800Junior Show Office:

614-294-7469Fax Number: 614-294-0242

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association10600 U.S. Highway 42Marysville, OH 43040

614-873-6736 | [email protected]

Wednesday, March 13No cattle are permitted on the fairgrounds before 6:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 14 8:00 a.m. - noon Trade Show set up for large equipment noon All breeding cattle must be in place O’Neill Building 1:00 p.m. Junior Show Barn open for stalling Gilligan Complex noon - 4:00 p.m. General Trade Show set up 7:30 p.m. The Social, Crowne Plaza North


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Trade Show Exhibitors*ABS Global, Inc.

Accelerated Genetics

*ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc.

*Ag Nation Products

AgriBuckle a Division of the Leather Box

Agridyne/Mix 30

Agri-King

All Aluminum Show Equipment

*Allflex USA, Inc.

Bayer Animal Health

Best Livestock Equipment (Giant Rubber Water Tanks)

Biozyme, Inc.

Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

Bowman Caramel Apples

C.J. Brown Studios

Callicrate Banders (No Bull)

*Cargill Animal Nutrition

Cashman’s

Cattle Republic, Inc.

Cattle Visions

Century Farm Products

*COBA/Select Sires, Inc.

Cobett Waterers

*CompManagement, Inc.

Conklin Company

Cowco, Inc.

The Crothers Way

Custom Cabs & Trailers

Custom Hay Feeders

*DHI Cooperative, Inc.

Eastern Laboratory Services, LTD

*Eby Trailers

*Elanco Animal Health

Engelhaupt Embroidery

Estrotect

Farm & Dairy Newspaper

*Farm Credit Mid-America

Farm Girl Factory

*Fennig Equipment

Fowler Seed Marketing

*Franklin Equipment

Gallagher, Inc.

Genex Cooperative, Inc.

“Go Bling” Western Styles

Great Lakes Sire Service

*Green Valley Cooperative

Hanby Farms, Inc.

Harrison Ford & Featherlite

*Heritage Cooperative, Inc.

*Highland Livestock Supply

Horse Creek Outfitters

*Hubbard Feeds, Inc.

Hydrojet Signs & Fabricating

*IMmvac, Inc.

*Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.

Kelly’s Boutique

Kencove Farm Fence Supplies

*Kent Nutrition Group

KJ’s Closeout Farm Supplies

Laura’s Custom Embroidery

Leonard Truck & Trailer

Livestock Plus, Inc.

*McArthur Lumber & Post

MeMe’s Custom Embroidery

Merck Animal Health

Miami Valley Plastics

Multimin/Prima Tech USA/TDL Agritech

*Novartis Animal Health

Ohio Beef Council

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

Ohio Cattlewomen

Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn

Ohio Valley Show Supply

Ohio’s Country Journal/ Ohio Ag Net

OSU Agricultural Technical Institute

OSU Beef Team

*PBS Animal Health

Pearson Livestock Equipment

*Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge

*Pfizer Animal Health

Priefert Ranch Equipment

Provico Farm & Show Supply

*Purina Animal Nutrition

Quality Craft Tools

*Reed & Baur Insurance Agency

Reinecker Ag Products

Ridley, Inc.

S and B Custom Innovations

Saltwell Western Store

Sandbur Tack & Western Wear

SEK Genetics, Inc.

Show Stopper Equipment by Vittetoe, Inc.

Sioux Steel Company, Inc.

Spink Seed Company, Inc

Stay-Tuff Fence

Stone’s Cutting Edge

Straight A’s Ranch Supply

Sullivan Supply/ Stock Show University

Tangent Square

*Townsend’s Sales, Inc.

Triple J Metals

Tumbling B Cattle Co

Umbarger Show Feeds

*United Producers, Inc.

Vigortone

Wayview Cattle Company

*Weaver Leather Livestock LLC

Wells Livestock Services

White’s Show Supply

Y-Tex / Tru-Test

*Denotes Member of Allied Industry Council

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Membership

Visit the OCA booth for more

information

BoothThanks to a great new partnership

with Franklin Equipment, all current OCA members have the opportunity to win big at this year’s Ohio Beef Expo. During the prize drawing on Sunday one lucky OCA member will receive a year’s use of a New Holland skid steer loader, donated by Franklin Equipment. Current OCA members can have their name entered in the drawing by stop-ping by the OCA membership booth located in the center of the Trade Show. If you have already renewed your OCA membership, you can still enter your name in the drawing. And if you join as a new OCA member at the Expo you can also enter the drawing. Thanks to

greatpartnershipswithJ&JSteakbarn,Novartis Animal Health and Heritage Cooperative three outstanding member-ship prizes will be given away during the Expo to lucky OCA members. OCA members joining OCA during the Expo willreceivetheirchanceata$100GiftCertificatetoJ&JSteakbarn,Novartisproduct and discounted offerings on Heritage Cooperative’s Cattleman’s Edge program.

There will also be rewards for joining NCBA at the Ohio Beef Expo. Stop by the membership booth and learn more.

The drawing for the County Affiliate Recruitment Contest will also happen on Sunday in Rauch Arena. A special thanks

totheOhioCornMarketingProgramfor sponsoring the winner’s choice of a grill or set of Tru-Test Scales that a lucky county affiliate will receive as part of the Recruitment Contest.

One lucky OCA member will receive a year’s use of a New Holland skid steer loader!Drawing will be Sunday, March 17 at the Expo.


Ohio Angus Super Star Sale2013

TOSU Summit 2305 - Headlining an impressive set of herd bull prospects is this son of the up and coming Select Sires roster

member, S Summit 956. Consigned by the Ohio State University Beef Center, Columbus, OH.

HFS KW Lucy 213 - This powerful January heifer sired by SAV Brilliance 8077, will highlight a deep set of open and show

prospects. Consigned by HFS Angus, Radnor, OH.

Offering an elite set of Bred Females, Show Heifers & Herd Bull Prospects

including these sale features!

Ohio Beef Expo - Ohio State Fairgrounds - Columbus, Ohio

Saturday • March 16, 2013 • 12 Noon

For more information or to request a sale book contact: Dan Wells

740-505-3843 • [email protected]

Consignors:Kingsway Angus

HFS AngusParadise Cattle Co.Creek Side Farms

Rains AngusKasler Cattle Co.

Gahler FarmsAtterholt Farms

DC AngusOhio State UniversityPebblecreek AngusMiller Family AngusThornbrook Farm

Gough FarmsCranmer FarmsShawnee Farm

McConnel Creek CattleEgner Farms AngusLucky Lane Angus

Copper Creek Canyon Cattle Co.Holley Land & Livestock / Elmwood Place


Youth ActivitiesStalling rule enforcedJuniorexhibitorsshouldnotethe

stalling rules that have been changed in recent years. The rule states: No cattle or equipment are permitted on the Ohio ExpoCentergroundspriorto7a.m.onWednesday,March13.Thismeansthat no reserving of viaduct bays will be allowed by equipment, bedding, etc. Exhibitors wishing to stall under the viaductwillbeabletostallafter7a.m.on Wednesday on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Educational Seminars Youth exhibitors will have the op-

portunity to learn from beef industry experts during this year’s educational seminars,beginningFriday,March15.This year, a fitting demonstration will takeplacealongwiththeJuniorShowWelcomeParty.

Junior Show Welcome PartyAs the junior show check-in wraps up

Friday evening, exhibitors will be wel-cometojoinintheJuniorShowWelcomePizzaPartysponsoredbyFarmCreditMid-America. Open to all junior exhibi-tors, the party will commence at 5 p.m. onFriday,March15andrunjustpriortothe fitting demonstration.

Judging ContestTheOhioBeefExpoJudgingContestisSaturday,March16.Registrationandteamphotoswillbeginat8a.m.witharegistration fee of $5 per individual or $20perteam.Pre-registrationisavailablefor$15perteamand$5perindividualatwww.ohiocattle.org or by contacting your county extension. Teams pre-registering must send their form to the Ohio Cattle-men’sAssociationofficeat10600U.S.Hwy42,Marysville,Ohio43040.

Teams will consist of three or four people. The three highest scores will count for team placings. Divisions will be offered for juniors(8-13)andseniors(14-18).Sixclasses of cattle will be evaluated and one

or more classes will include questions and the use of performace data.

Lunch will be provided and awards will bepresentedat4:30p.m.inRauchArenaduring showmanship.

Beef Quality AssuranceYouthBeefQualityAssurancetraining

will once again be offered in conjunc-tion with the Ohio Beef Expo. Concur-rent sessions will be held on Saturday, March16,foryouth13andunderandyouth14andoverat1p.m.inRauchArena.BQAtrainingisarequirementfor the OCA BEST program. All par-ticipants will receive documentation of attendance and a copy of the document will be sent to the participant’s county. Some counties may require additional certification.

Bring Your Semen TankLooking for semen for spring breed-

ing season? Make your purchases at the OhioBeefExpoSemenSale.Proceedsfromtheauctionofmorethan300unitsofsemenwillbenefitthe2013OhioBeefExpoJuniorShow.ThesalewillbeheldSaturday,March16followingtheMaine-AnjousaleinSaleRing2.Formore information about the sale, call the OCA office.

This sale will include semen from some great sires in the industry. There will also be an opportunity to purchase a semen tank donated by ABS Global or breeding kit donated by Genex. A catalog for the sale will be posted on www.ohiobeefexpo.com in early March.

Junior ShowThe junior show will begin on Satur-day,March16at3p.m.withtheExpo’sshowmanship contest open to all ex-hibitors. The weekend’s finale will then

beginonSunday,March17at8a.m.withthe steer and heifer show.

Evaluating showmanship will be Ben Williamson of Kentucky, and Cody Mc-Connell, Ohio.JudgingtheMarketAnimalandHeifershowonSundaywillbeJaroldCallahanand Kyle Conley, both of Oklahoma.

Thanks to Our Friends at Weaver Leather

For the fourth year, the good folks at Weaver Leather will provide first-time exhibitor gifts. A big thank you goes out to all of our friends at Weaver Leather.

Saltwell Western Store - Official Expo Clothing Supplier to Award Expo Scholarship During Junior Show

Ohio Beef Expo trade show exhibitor Saltwell Western Store, operated by Sally andJayPuzacke,willagainserveastheofficial Expo clothing outfitter during thetradeshowMarch15-17attheOhioExpo Center.

In addition, Saltwell Western Store and the Ohio Beef Expo are proud to award a $1,000ExpoScholarshipasaresultofthepartnership. Receiving the scholarship is JessicaHarshofRadnor,Ohio.TheawardpresentationwillbeheldduringtheJuniorShowonSunday,March17.

The Expo Scholarship is 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. Applica-tions for next year’s Expo Scholarship will be available this fall at www.ohio-cattle.organdwillbedueOct.31,2013.

The scholarship is funded by a per-centage of sales from each Expo clothing item sold.

Expo clothing items will consist of jack-ets, sweatshirts, t-shirts and other items to be announced. Expo clothing can be pur-chased in the trade show at the Saltwell Western Store and at the OCA booth.

Stuck at home during Expo?Don’t worry

We’ve got you covered!The Junior Show on Sunday, March 17, will be broadcast live through Livestock World


Cooper ArenaSteve R. Rauch Excavation

Sponsor of the Day - SundayShowmaster

The SocialMerialSteve R. Rauch ExcavationOhio Mid Eastern Maine Anjou Assoc.

Cowboy Social HourSteve R. Rauch Excavation Cox Concessions

Expo Committee ApparelOhio’sCountryJournal Correspond in a Click

Educational Seminars TechnologyFarm Credit Mid-America

Official Expo Committee Utility Vehicle SupplierFranklin Equipment

Official Expo VetZoetis(PfizerAnimalHealth)

Concession Stand Cups The Ohio Monsanto Sales Team

Official Ohio Beef Expo ProgramUnitedProducersInc.

Sale RingsSchrader Auction - Nick Cummings CAI&KevinWendtCAISeed Consultants - Stuart Yensel

Wireless Service in VoinovichExperience Columbus

Trade Show HospitalityMercer Landmark

Junior Show Welcome PartyFarm Credit Mid-America

Judging ContestCOBA/Select SiresFayette County Cattle Feeders Assoc. PrimeTIMEAgrimarketingNetwork, Inc. Merchant’s National Bank

Youth Beef Quality AssuranceFeederCreekVeterinaryServiceWestfall Insurance - Agribusiness DivisionPIPPrinting&MarketingServicePOETBiorefining

Junior Show Showmanship AwardsGreen Oak Farms

Junior Show Heifer Ring HighStandardsSale-JonesShow Cattle

Junior Show Market Animal Ring Garwood Cattle Company

Junior Show Market Animal Top 5David L. Campbell Insurance Agency

Junior Show Heifer Top 5North Region County Farm Bureaus

Junior Show Web Broadcast Umbarger Show FeedsFerguson Show Cattle

Junior Show Gold SponsorsAnimal Hospital of TiffinCropProductionServicesEvolution Ag LLCJerryHaggMotors,Inc Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.Mercer LandmarkWeaver Leather

*Sponsor list as of Feb. 4

Expo Sponsors

www.ohiobeefexpo.com


The SocialThe Ohio Cattlemen’s Association invites you to join in an

evening of networking with fellow cattlemen and industry lead-ersatthepre-Expoevent,TheSocial,onMarch14,7:30p.m.attheCrownePlazaNorth.TheSocialisopentoOCAmember-ship, Expo cattle and trade show exhibitors, and volunteers. It’s free to attend and, thanks to sponsors LONGRANGE and Steve R. Rauch, will include appetizers and drinks. This event was a hit last year, so we hope to see you there!

Thursday, March 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Crowne Plaza North


Friends of the ExpoThe Ohio Cattlemen’s Association would

like to express its sincerest thanks to all of the volunteers who have been involved in this annual industry event.

Each year, dedicated volunteers spend countless hours ensuring the success of the Ohio Beef Expo. In an effort to show the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s sincere appreciation for those who have dedicated themselves over the years, the OhioBeefExpoPlanningCommitteepresents the Friend of the Expo award to three worthy recipients who like many others have contributed to the success of thepast26yearsofExpo.

Doug ConkleDoug Conkle portrays the true mean-

ing behind the Friend of the Expo award. Doug is part of the maintenance crew at the Ohio Expo Center, where the Ohio Beef Expo takes place. Doug’s hard work and knowledge of the Expo have proved to be an asset to staff and volunteers. Without Doug’s help and motivation the Expo would not be what it is today.

“It’s really not a stretch to say that the Ohio Beef Expo might not take place with-

out Doug Conkle’s involvement,” says Elizabeth Harsh, OCA Executive Director.

Doug was originally born on a dairy farm; however, when he was two years old his parents decided to sell the farm and move to Columbus. Even though Doug’s background may not be agriculture he has developed a long standing appreciation for the livestock industry and more impor-tantly the people. “That seemed to be my niche. I fell in love with it,” Doug says.

Doug started working as part of the maintenancestaffin1996.Hesaysthatthe show has really taken off since then and that it has been a good fit for him to help work it. He recalls that it has be-come a lot easier than it used to be in the past. “We’re just a good fit,” Doug says as he talked about working with the Beef Expo staff. “Their staff is excellent. You just can’t beat their staff.”

Elizabeth says Doug is one of they key staff members at the Ohio Expo Center that OCA staff and volunteers look for-ward to working with.

“Doug always meets you with a smile, an energetic pace and a “can do” attitude when it comes to facilities set-up at the Expo Center.”

Johnny RegulaIt certainly doesn’t take long to recog-nizeJohnnyRegula’spassionforOhio’scattle industry, which began while show-ingcattleinShelbyCounty4-H.Whilefurthering his education at Ohio State University he worked at the beef barn and after college he started his own cattle herd. He now owns and operates an auctioneer and mulch business, in Ostrander, Ohio. Johnnyhasalwaysbeenastrongsup-

porter of the Ohio Beef Expo. He was asked to be on the first Expo commit-teein1988,anditwasfromtherethathebecameaninstantleader.Johnny’sauctioneer and mulch business has sup-pliedbeddingfortheExpofor25years,thisbeingthe26th.Inthebeginningtheyoriginally used straw. However, it didn’t take them long to figure out that mulch was a better alternative. “It’s not so much

about what it looked like or smells like. It’saboutthefooting,”Johnnysays.Johnnysaysit’snotaboutwhathe

does for the Expo, but more about what the Expo does for others. “What makes the Expo a fantastic event is not only the livestock, but it’s the people. Anybody that’s been there will tell you the same thing”Johnnystated.ToJohnny,thetradeshowisequallyasimportantasthelivestockportion.Johnnyclaims, “It’s very hard to put on a livestock show that’s self supporting. You have to have another venue and that’s what the beauty of the beef Expo is, the fact that we have a tradeshow that helps support the live animals that are there.”TheExpoissomethingthatJohnny

takes pride in. However, he does make it clear that he has been blessed with this op-portunity to help with such a prestigious event. “It’s really been my honor and plea-sure to be a part of the Expo for as long asthey’veallowedmetoo,”saysJohnny.“The Beef Expo, as far as I’m concerned, is the cattle event of the year for Ohio.”

Wood CountyGrillingapproximately500hamburgers

for the judging contestants is not an easy task, especially when hauling an eight foot grill. However, Wood County Cattlemen’s Association is more than willing to lend a helping hand at the Ohio Beef Expo.

By Kyle Dice, OCA and Ohio Beef Council Intern

Doug Conkle

Johnny Regula

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Wood County’s outstand-ing character is portrayed with their contribution to the Expo. The organization donates their time, grill and charcoal to ensure contes-tants receive a quality meal during the judging contest. “Atabout11or11:30a.m.,the smell of the burgers is lofting through every aspect of the Expo and people start walking up wanting to buy the burgers,” says MichelleKranz-VanVorhis,Wood County Cattlemen’s Association president. “If I had a nickel for every time I said ‘no, those are for the judging contest kids. We don’t sell them’ I’d be a very rich woman.” In fact there were so many people coming up trying to buy burgers that they had to start putting signs up to remind people that they were not for sale. Michelle gives credit to Dave Eschedor, the grill master for making the food.

Grilling the hamburgers does not only make bystanders hungry, but it also at-tracts the attention of curious people who want to check out the massive eight-foot

grill. Michelle talks about bystanders making remarks about being able to build one similar to it.

“Wood County beef producers have tak-en the initiative over the past several years to play a vital role in the success of the youth judging contest,” says Sam Sutherly, OhioCattlemen’sAssociationPresident.

“It is greatly appreciated that a county organization puts forth such effort to support the youth of our industry. It is my pleasure to thank Wood County and its members for contributing a helping hand in making the Ohio Beef Expo a premiere event.”

Wood County has always had strong support while grilling. Most of the people that help are family members of kids that are in the judging contest. When talking about the families that help out, Michelle summed up the atmosphere of the Expo in saying, “There’s a sense of community that goes along with the Expo.”

Past Friend of the Ohio Beef Expo Award Winners2002:DaveDailey,DonLowry,HenryBergfeldandJimRentz

2003:LeslieMillesonandRodBauer

2004:VirgilStrickler,JimSutherlyandGene Rowe

2005:TimSheeleyandDr.GlenHoffsis

2006:DeanArmstrongandEarlForeman

2007:JoyceMcKee,Jim&JackieMurrayand Curt Hively

2008:Jim&MarleneCampbellandDr.Earl&CynthiaArnholt

2009:KeithMooreandTomWilcox

2010:SamRobertsandLauraSutherly

2011:AlanHaldermanandRexSullinger

2012:GaleLong,DavePuthoff and Steve R. Rauch

Saturday, March 16, 20138:30 a.m. • Columbus, OHHeld in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo

Selling 35+ head of Chi Influenced cattle!

Tyler Humphrey O: 816-431-2808C: 419-230-3450

E: [email protected]

Sale Manager:

BID ONLINE ATwww.liveauctions.tv

Members of Wood County Cattlemen’s who prepared the meal for judging contestants in 2012

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Breed Displays, Shows & Sales Breed Representative Sale Manager Auctioneer Judge Angus Dan Wells Dan Wells Ron Kreis N/A Beefalo Andrew Hammer N/A N/A Tom Turner Charolais Dave White N/A N/A N/A Chianina Bob Buell Tyler Humphrey Ron Kreis N/A Gelbvieh Tim Sheeley N/A N/A Tom Turner Hereford Lisa Keets Lisa Keets Dale Stith N/A Lowline Trish Fulmer/Eric Bruns N/A N/A Amie Stertzbach Limousin Tim Van Horn Keith Kissee Ron Kreis TBA Maine Anjou Joyce McKee/Tom Wilcox Craig Reiter Kevin Wendt N/A Mini Hereford Dave Thompson/Mark Ulrich N/A N/A Levi Richards Murray Grey Sherie Clark N/A N/A Tom Turner Piedmontese Delon Shetler N/A N/A N/A Shorthorn Keith Moore Cagwin Cattle Services Kevin Wendt Johnnie Moore Simmental Pam Haley Doug Parke Ron Kreis N/A

BVD tests mandatory in 2013All cattle (from Ohio and out-of-state)

consigned to breed sales, show cattle, dis-playbreedsandGeneticPathwaycattleatthe2013OhioBeefExpomustbetestednegativeforBovineViralDiarrhea(BVD)persistentinfection(PI)statuspriortoarrivalatthe2013event.Anyanimals (required to be tested) arriving attheExpowithoutanegativeBVDPItest, will be ineligible to participate in the 2013OhioBeefExpoandwillbeexcusedfrom the show grounds. Type of test and negative test results must be listed on the required health certificate and/or labora-tory report of negative status provided. Ohio Beef Expo junior show cattle are exemptfromtheBVDtestrequirement.(See2013OhioBeefExpohealthrequire-ments at www.ohiobeefexpo.com).

Rule continued regarding health requirements for sales

Cattle in Ohio Beef Expo sales are sold into many different states and it is im-

portant that consignors keep this in mind when planning for the sales.

The lot numbers of the animals that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements will be announced prior to each breed sale. Health papers(CVIs)willNOTbe issued for cattle that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements. These health papers are typically written at the sale’s clerking table and accompany the cattle to the new buyer’s location.

A list of the lots that do not meet the requirements will be available in the Beef ExpoofficebyFridayat3p.m.Consignorswill have until 5 p.m. to submit further evidence that the animals meet the require-ments. Furthermore, if an animal meets the requirements for the Ohio Beef Expo but, to the knowledge of the veterinarian re-issuingtheCVI,doesnotmeettheentryrequirements of the state of destination, a CVIwillnotbeissuedandthebuyerandseller will need to work out an equitable solution to the situation. For more informa-tion, go to www.ohiobeefexpo.com.

Buyer Parking - Saturday March 16For Saturday only, special trailer

parking for Ohio Beef Expo sale buy-ers will be available on the main part of the fairgrounds just east of the O’Neill Barn where the sale cattle are located. To access the parking area, cattle trailers shouldenterthefairgroundsoffof11thAvenue at the OHIO gate. So avoid the hassle and long walk to get your trailer by parking on the grounds. This special trailer parking area is expected to fill up, so plan to arrive early.

All other cattle trailers, including show and sale cattle exhibitor trailers and junior show trailers MUST park north of 17thAvenueafterunloading.

Stuck at home during Expo?Don’t worry

We’ve got you covered!The Angus, Chianina, Hereford, Shorthorn

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Genetic PathwayTheGeneticPathwaydisplaywillonce

again feature the country’s best genetics. Live bulls and females will be on display betweenthehoursof10a.m.to1p.m.and3p.m.to5p.m.daily.TheGeneticPathwayareaishousedintheupperpartoftheVoinovichLivestockCenter.

Additionally the country’s top semen companieswillbeintheGeneticPath-way area to talk to you about ordering semen for your spring breeding needs.

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Educational SeminarsCargill | Nutrition

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Attend any of the Educational Seminars on Friday, March 15 at the Ohio Beef Expo to be entered for prizes at the end of the seminar. Watch the Official Expo Program for more seminar details.

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For the second year, Steve R. Rauch and Cox Concessions are teaming up to offer a Cowboy Happy Hour both Friday, March15andSaturday,March16from4-6p.m.Thishappyhourwillhappenin the main aisle of the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show and will be an event you won’t want to miss.

In addition, the Ohio Beef Expo will be hosting a silent auction throughout the ExpoforOCA’sPAC(PoliticalActionCom-mittee) fund. There will be two tables of

Expo Planning CommitteeSam Sutherly – Expo Chair BillSexten–ExpoViceChair DavePuthoff–ChairmanTradeShow DavidFelumlee–Co-ChairmanJr.Show AlGahler–Co-ChairmanJr.Show PamHaley–ChairmanBreedShows&Sales TomWilcox–ViceChairmanBreedShows&Sales PaulKuber–JudgingContest&YouthBeefQualityService KyleCulp–JudgingContestLaura Sutherly - Website

Breed Shows, Displays & Sales CommitteePamHaley–Chairman-Simmental TomWilcox-ViceChair-Maine-Anjou Eric Bruns – Lowline Bob Buell - Chianina Mark Ulrich - Mini Hereford Dan Wells - Angus Tim Sheeley - Gelbvieh Andrew Hammer - Beefalo Lisa Finnegan Keets - Hereford JoyceMcKee–Maine-Anjou Keith Moore – Shorthorn Sherie Clark – Murray Gray DelonShetler–Piedmontese TimVanHorn–Limousin Dave White – Charolais

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items with one table closing Friday at the end of the Cowboy Happy Hour and the other table closing on Saturday. The tables will be located either outside of the Trade Show Office or in the OCA membership booth. Watch www.ohiobeefexpo.com for more information.

Junior Show CommitteeDavid Felumlee – Co-Chairman – NewarkAl Gahler – Co-Chairman – GraytownAdamandJessCampbell,CarlisleJ.L.Draganic,SouthSolonLauren Fehlan, ColumbusJohnFriedline,FarmersvilleTrish Fulmer, MansfieldChris Gilbert, GreenvilleRick Harmon, Washington C.H.DarrinJohnston,WashingtonC.H.Alyssa KitchenAndy Korb, ColumbusGail&GregMartindale,CedarvilleAlexis Moser, WilmingtonChadPayton,GreenfieldTaysha Reitzel, EdonTodd Ricker, Columbus GroveBrett Rogers, Mt. OrabPatrickSaunders,Gallipolis

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Southern Bull Test Sale & Replacement Heifer SalePerformance – Forage Tested Bulls • Performance Evaluated Heifers

Saturday, March 30, 2013Sale Time – 11 a.m. Heifers ~ Sale Time – 1 p.m. Bulls

Sale will be held at the Jack Crank Farm located 3.5 miles south of Point Pleasant, WV on old State Route 35 (817)

(Just across the river from Gallia County, Ohio)

Rodney Wallbrown ~ 304-675-0888 [email protected]

For more info or a catalog contact: www.wvbeef.org

John McCutcheon ~ 304-647-7408 [email protected]

P.O. Box 586, Lewisburg, WV 24901

All Sale Bulls Will:Be in the top two-thirds of their test group

Be scored for structural correctness Be scored for muscle development

Be ultra scanned for backfat measurement, ribeye mea-surement and pelvic score

*Bulls on test: 119 Angus, 3 Polled Hereford

All Sale Heifers Will:Have a minimum frame score of 4.5Be scored for muscle developmentBe scored for structural correctness

Be scored for reproductive soundnessHave gained at least one pound per day on forage ration

*Heifers on test: 103 Purebred & Commercial*



2012.CodyLowdermanofMacomb,Ill.,and associate judge Bob Goble of Alto, Mich.,evaluated347head--292femalesand 55 bulls, for the prestigious event.JacobBoyertofSevilleexhibitedthe

reserve junior champion female: CF Caro-line157RDXET.LaurenCorryofXeniaexhibited the senior heifer calf champion: GCCLuckySunshine153ET.Inthebullring, RC show cattle of Eaton exhibited the reserve senior champion bull: R-C WG DamnProud.JerryDuvelius&FamilyofHamilton exhibited the reserve senior bull calfchampion:GJDSwagger.

Ohio Exhibitors Win at NWSSAn Ohio Shorthorn Heifer was named reservechampiononthehillatthe2013National Western Stock Show (NWSS) on Jan.20thand21st.Dr.RyanRathmanofLubbockhadtheprivilegetoevaluate981purebredfemalesand21purebredbullsfortheopenMajorPaceShowShorthornshow. Reserve Grand and Reserve Senior ChampionFemalewasCFMargie0114RDXET,exhibitedbySimonFarms,Rockford,

Breed NewsOhio.TheJanuary2011femaleissiredbySULL Right Direction ET. Reserve Senior Champion Female - RFC-KOLT Demi’s Diva105ET,shownbyJamieLimes,RisingSun, Ohio. Champion Senior Heifer Calf - BCC Lexy’s Lola, shown by Haley Bow-man, Greenville, Ohio.FollowingtheJuniorMajorPACEShow,wastheJuniorShort-hornPlusShowwhere14entriespassedthrough the ring under the evaluation of Tyler Winegardner of Lima, Ohio. Division 1ChampionFemale- BAF Nickie, shown byElizabethPugh,Louisville, Ohio.

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Ohio CattleWomen Update

Finding Balance in 2013

It seems that the first month of the year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association is also experiencing a few fresh starts during this earlyseasonof2013.

DuringtheannualmeetingonJan.26,theOCWselectedthe2013OhioBeefAmbas-sador. This is a transition from our former OhioQueenofBeefprogram.Thetransi-tion marked the beginning of Ohio utilizing a team of young producers to be a positive voice and image for the beef industry, while giving Ohio youth a competitive edge to shine at a national level by competing for National BeefAmbassadorinthefall.Anothertransitionisthenewofficerteamfor2013.

One struggle that most farm families have is finding time for all of the commitments we make, as well as maintain a healthy balance between family, work and fun. When it comes to involvement with the OCW or the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, please consider small commitments as well as the large commitments. If this is not the time for you to pursue an office, committee or leadership position, perhaps it is the time for you to commit to helping for a few hours at the Ohio Beef Expo in March, or donating adayworkingattheOhioStateFairinJuly.MaybeyouhaveadayoffduringtheFarmScience Review in September and can donate a few hours to assist with the beef pavil-ion…any commitment and donation of time, large or small, is not only appreciated, but valued by our organizations.

Welookforwardtoaprosperousandsuccessful2013inthebeefindustry!

By Shannon Donnelly, Ohio CattleWomen President

Upcoming Advertising Deadlines:

March 22 - Spring IssueJune 7 - The RING

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

February26 BeefManagementWebinar,ContactJohnGrimes,[email protected]

27 CrawfordCountyBeefFeedlotSchoolwithDr.Fluharty,Bucyrus

March1-3 KentuckyBeefExpo,www.kybeefexpo.com

4 StoneGateFarmsAnnualProductionSale,12:30p.m.,Flemingsburg,Ky., www.stonegatefarms.com

7 GGGenetics&MARS,PerformancewithSuperiorTasteBullandFemaleSale.Ida Grove, Iowa

9 15thAnnualBoydAngusandHerefordBullSale,Noon,MaysLick,Ky., www.boydbeef.com

11 MaplecrestFarmsSpringBullSale,Hillsboro,www.maplecrestfarms.com, 937-763-6000

15-17 OhioBeefExpo,Columbus

19 BeefManagementWebinar,ContactJohnGrimes,[email protected]

23 BEEF510

23 StrayerAngusFarms,13thAnnualProductionSale.Zanesville,Ohio

29-30 BuckeyeClassic,Dover

30 White’sShowSupplyCustomer

30 SouthernBullTestSale&ReplacementHeiferSale.PointPleasant, WestVirginia

April6 EasternOhioSpringSale

9 GerberRightKindSaleatGerberLandandCattle.Richmond,In

13 OCA’sSeedstockImprovementSale,UnionStockYards,Hillsboro

14 ChampionHillSpringProductionSale

26-28 DwightHamiltonShowCattle,SpringBlingSale

27-28 SouthernOhioSpringSmackdownPrivateTreatySale

May10 SwitzerlandofOhioPolledHerefordAnnualSale,7p.m.,GuernseyCo.Fair-

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Most of the agricultural community watches the pied pipers of “Sustainable Farm-ing” the same way grandparents watch their grandkids play with toy trains. We

humor them but don’t try to explain how real trains work. Many “Sustainable Farm-ing” proposals are the exact opposite of their name. “Model T Farming,” or “Third World Farming” or “Farming to Feed the Few” would be more accurate.

As a caveat, I must credit those scientists seeking realistic solutions to agriculture’s booming production capabilities. However, the dream world lead by Luddites and New Agegurusareproposingareturntofarmingmethodsusedinthefirsthalfofthe20thcentury. A time they describe as “not relying on toxic chemicals, pesticides, synthetic fertilizer and genetically modified foods. A time when animals moved freely, consumed a natural diet, and were not confined.”

Idoofferatipofthehattohobbyfarmerswithanicegarden,somechickensor15sheepas4Hprojects.Theircontributionisappreciated,buttheyrealizeveryquicklythattheycan’tgroworraiseenoughtofeedtheirfamiliesforafortnight,muchless50of their urban neighbors. Which, of course, is the elephant in the room.

After World War II the population of our country and our world began to explode! In the1970’sscientistswereincreasinglyconvincedanew“IceAge”wascomingand“GlobalStarvation”wasimminent.Buthelpwasontheway.Monsanto,Dow,JohnDeere,Pfizer,Monfort,Pioneer,plusabattalionofacademicandprivatelyfundedscien-tists had seen it coming and were already root-deep into research. Their objective was to increase production of food and fiber from a decreasing number of acres (a result of urban encroachment), AND keep it affordable for the masses.

Look around you, my friends. They did it…and saved the world.

Indulge me a few statistics:

1950’s 2000’s 2020 2024

1.U.S.wheatproduction(bu/acre) 25.4 33.5

2.Totalwheatproduction(billionbu/year) 1.057 2.2

3.Beefproduction(lbs/cow) 208 722

4.Totalbeefslaughter(millionhead/year) 69.5 110.8

5.PopulationofUnitedStates(millions) 152.2 311.8

6.Populationofworld(billions) 2.5 6.9 7.5 8.2

Inthelast50yearstheUnitedStatesandCanadahavenotonlybeenabletokeepupwith the sky-rocketing global demand for food, we have shared our research and taught the3rdWorldhowtofeeditself!THATiswhatIcall“SustainableFarming.”

Agriculture, Great Grandpa’s agriculture, before the advent of pesticides, chemicals, antibiotics, concentrated feeding and genetically modified seed, was, and is not “sus-tainable” by any definition.

I suggest we call the methods that the pied pipers promote, something that more accu-rately describes their toy train idyllic vision. For the sake of clarity how ‘bout “Subsis-tence Level Farming.”*

*subsistence:syn.(Poverty,Insufficient,Handtomouth)Roget’sThesaurus

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are not only driving expectations but also constraining purchases for some consumers, but again, it’s about getting equivalent quality: While nearly a quar-ter of consumer noted that higher steak prices were having an impact on their consumption levels last summer, a large majority said they still found beef prices “about right” or “high but worth it.”

Producer CommunicationsMyBeefCheckoff Gone Mobile!

Ever been at a trade show or at the auc-tion market and needed access to informa-tion about your beef checkoff to share with a friend? Or have you had a conversa-tion over the fence about who pays the beef checkoff and what it does for you as a producer? Good news! It just got easier to get informa-tion on your smart phone or tablet. MyBeefCheckoff.com now has a mobile site offering all of the great information you’ve grown accustomed to on the full site. There’s no app to buy and little work involved.Justpointyourphoneortablet’sinternet browser to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com and you’ll automatically access the mobile site on your phone and will be given the choice of going to the mobile site on your tablet.

Again, just open your Internet brows-er and go to MyBeefCheckoff.com and you’ll automatically “go mobile” with MyBeefCheckoff!

PromotionCheckoff Helps Develop New Convenient Beef Products for Retail

Convenient Fresh Beef, a new line of convenience oriented beef products de-veloped by the Beef Checkoff, is being test marketed by Buehler’s Fresh Foods, a chain of13grocerystoreslocatedinnortheastOhio. The Convenient Fresh Beef program is designed to provide consumers with quick and easy meal solutions that take less than30minutestoprepareandutilizetra-ditional cuts of beef typically found in the grocer’s meat case. The line of products consists of starter kits that include beef and seasoning packets that enable consum-ers to choose and prepare three different meals from the one starter kit. The Beef Checkoff partnered with Certified Angus Beef and Golden West Trading to finalize product development and to launch the new products.

The Beef Checkoff is supporting the pro-gram in partnership with Certified Angus

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

Nutrition and PromotionBeef, with a comprehensive marketing program that includes product demonstra-tions, in-store advertising, and local media including both print and radio advertis-ing. The first products were launched in late November and consumers can expect the launch of additional products, such as microwaveable roasts and ground beef, in the near future.

2013 Beef Cook-Off CategoriesThe2013NationalBeefCook-Off

features four unique contest categories that dem-onstrate beef’s ver-satility and encourage creativ-ity with a variety of ingredients, cuts and prepara-tionmethods.The2013Contestthemeis“MakingtheMostofMyPlate”andfeatures two new sponsorships. The sponsorship with the California Avocado Commission features a pairing of lean beef and fresh, California avocados in easy California cuisine recipes. The sponsor-shipwiththeUnitedStatesPotatoBoardpairs lean beef and fresh potatoes in easy and healthy international cuisine recipes. ThecontestrunsfromnowtoApril15,2013.Ohiohomecookscansubmittheirbest beef recipes online at www.beefcoo-koff.orgforachancetowin$25,000

Raising the Beef BarHigher prices and tight supplies of

beef are having an impact on consumer perceptions, according to the latest Con-sumerBeefIndex(CBI).Viacompari-son to previous CBI results, the latest results conclude that when consumers pay more for beef, frugality becomes a watchword. In addition, however, consumers’ expectations for the beef they purchase are heightened; in other words, when they pay more from it, they expect the taste to be awesome, quality to be high, safety to be ironclad, and their families to walk away from the table satisfied with the overall experi-ence. Furthermore, frugality behaviors

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 at 614-873-6736, [email protected] or visit www.ohiobeef.org and www.MyBeefCheckoff.com

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Adams County Cattlemen’s Fall Steer and Heifer Show

The Adams County Cattlemen held its first Fall Steer and Heifer Show the weekendofSept14,2012.KirkStierwaltof Leedy, Okla., kicked off the event on Friday evening with a grooming clinic attendedbymorethan170people.OnSaturday,77entrieswereparadedbeforeJudgeJohnnieMooreofFountainRun,Ky.The champion steer for both the County Born and Open Steer shows was exhibited byBuckeyeValleyShowCattle.Otherwin-ners in the County Born Steer Show were: reserve champion, Grant McIntosh; and Robbie McCormick, third place. Results of the County Born Heifer Show: Alayna McIntosh,champion;BuckeyeValleyShowCattle, reserve; and Laney Hesler, third place. In the Open Steer Show, following BuckeyeValleyShowCattlewereGrantMcIntosh with the reserve champion, and Bricen Hess, third place. Results of the Open Heifer Show were Blake Trueblood showing the champion, Alayna McIntosh, reserve, and Bennett Farms, third place.

Buckeye Valley Show Cattle exhibited the Champion Steer, which also won Champion County Born.

Allen County Cattlemen president, Joe Sanders, presents a gift certificate for beef, at Keystone Meats, Lima, Ohio to Deb Pauless of thee Crossroads Crisis Center, a shelter for abused women. Pictured left to right: Joe Sanders, Deb Pauless, Mike Biederman, Keystone Meats, Alan Hefner, of the Allen County Cattlemen.

Allen County Cattlemen treasurer, Alan Hefner, presents a gift certificate for beef at Keystone meats, to Chuck Ferguson, of the Lima Rescue Mission, a shelter for homeless men. Pictured from left to right: Joe Sanders, Allen County Cattlemen president; Dan Farrar, Keystone Meats; Chuck Ferguson; Alan Hefner, Allen County Cattlemen.

Allen County Cattlemen Donate Beef to Local Charities

Stark County Cattlemen Host Annual Meeting Fan

Stark County Cattlemen gathered on Saturday,Feb.2,attheAmishDoorinWilmot for their annual meeting and banquet. Their hard work was recognized with a review, highlighting efforts in promoting BEEF and consumer outreach programs.The2014officerswereslatedand new directors were voted upon. Local folks contributed several door prizes that were drawn for at the end of the evening. OCA staff members were present to give an update on OCA events.

Highland County Sponsors Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

Highland County Cattlemen sponsored the first Highland County Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Highland County directors and members grilled more than 400ribeyesthatthelocalFFAchapteroffi-cers served to attendees. Highland county native, Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels attended the breakfast as well as featured keynote speaker, RFD’s Orion Samuelson. There was a live auction held to bid off two pedal tractors with the proceeds going to youth agricultural activities in the county.

Mercer County Cattlemen Host Annual MeetingMorethan120MercerCountyCattlemenmetattheCelinaEaglesonJanuary24fortheir annual meeting and awards banquet. They recognized their Cattlemen of the Year, a Beef Backer award and had a keynote speaker. OCA staff was present to give an update on current opportunities for county cattlemen leaders. Local businesses con-tributed several door prizes for a drawing to conclude the conclusion of the evening.


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ABS ..................................................................... 18Allflex ................................................................. 51American Angus Association ........................... 62Boyd Beef Cattle ............................................... 14Buckeye Herefords Spring Show & Sale.......... 68Burgett Angus Farm LLC................................... 31Champion Hill Angus ............................................2Chi Connection Sale.......................................... 49Clonch Limousin ................................................ 63COBA/Select Sires ............................................ 58Consumer Confidence Bull & Female Sale ..... 68DHI Cooperative Inc. ......................................... 32Dwight Hamilton Show Cattle .......................... 37Eastern Laboratory Services Ltd ...................... 57Eastern Ohio Embryo......................................... 59Eastern Spring Simmental Classic .................. 28Eby Trailers ........................................................ 71Franklin Equipment. .............................................4Freeze Farms ..................................................... 63Gerber Right Kind Sale ..................................... 65Great Lakes Sires Service ................................ 36Heritage Cooperative .........................................17Highland Livestock Supply ............................... 61Kalmbach Feeds ................................................ 72Karr Farms ......................................................... 60Kentucky Beef Expo .......................................... 34Livestock Plus, Inc ............................................ 40Maplecrest Farms ............................................. 19McArthur Lumber and Post .............................. 33Morrison Stock Farm ........................................ 63O’Connor Farms ................................................. 63Ohio Angus Super Star Sale ............................. 44Ohio Beef Council .............................................. 67Ohio Farm Bureau ................................................9Ohio Maine-Anjou Sale ..................................... 57Ohio Shorthorn Sale .......................................... 39Performance Bull & Female Sale ..................... 59PBS Animal Health ............................................ 61P.H. White........................................................... 63Purina Honor Show Chow ....................................7Reed & Baur ...................................................... 30Saltwell Western Store ..................................... 60Showmaster ....................................................... 66Show Rite ........................................................... 12Southern Ohio Bull Test .................................... 57Southern Ohio Spring Smackdown .................. 56Stock Show U..................................................... 16Stone Gate Farms .............................................. 29Strayer Angus Farm ........................................... 38Sure Champ ....................................................... 53Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assoc. .... 25Tara Verde .......................................................... 63Thompson E.T. Services .................................... 34Townsend Sales ................................................. 46United Producers Inc. ........................................47Valentine Farms ................................................ 63Way View Cattle Co. .......................................... 24Weaver Livestock .............................................. 54White’s Show Supply ......................................... 35Y-Tex.................................................................... 27

The OCA, in partnership with Ohio’s ag commodity organizations, provided

lunch to Ohio Senate members and their guests, Jan. 7, 2013 at the

Statehouse. Senate President Keith Faber and Senator Bob Peterson invited

the agricultural community to host the event. Pictured are Sam Sutherly, OCA

President; Senate President Keith Faber; and Elizabeth Harsh, OCA Executive

Director at the Statehouse during the Ohio Senate’s Inauguration Lunch.

Glen Arnold, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management Systems, presented on the Ohio water quality and nutrient management initiative. OCA members are encouraged to be proactive in taking responsibility to properly manage nutrients in their operation.

BEST Participants traveled to Gallipolis for the Gallia County

Preview Show, Jan. 19-20.


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