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May 2010
Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association
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EDITOR: Jennifer Scharpe E-mail: [email protected]
PRODUCTION: Katie Danneman E-mail: [email protected]
DepartmentsPresident’s Message 8Contact Us 10AGA Update 10 By Frank PadillaBits N Pieces 14Breeder’s Corner 18AGA New Members 25Places to Be 28Ad Index 28
Sales15 Seedstock Plus Tennessee Bull
& Female Sale
15 37th Annual Gelbvieh Gold Sale-Iowa Beef Expo
15 State Line Genetics Production Sale
17 Minnesota Gelbvieh Association State Opportunity Sale
17 Watertown Winter Farm Show-Gelbvieh Show & Sale
Features
On the Cover: Happy Spring! As the cows go out to pasture this month, we can be thankful for the moisture that brings us green grass and pretty rainbows. Thank you to Janelle Hayek from Clutier, Iowa for sending in this unique cover photo.
“GElbvIEh WORlD”(ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year. The American Gelbvieh Association, 10900 Dover St., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993.
Periodicals postage paid at Broomfield, Colorado and at additional mailing offices.
POSTmaSTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 10900 Dover Street, Broomfield, Colorado 80021
contentsContents
News11 AGA Board of Directors Action
Points
24 2010 Lone Star Classic Tentative Schedule of Events
24 AGJA Important Dates and Deadlines
25 Gelbvieh Youth Leaders Map Their Global Future at YBIC
Producer Profile
12 MissouriBreedersPartnerUp By Mark Parker
Technology
26 GettingtheBiggerPicture By Dana Stewart, AGA Director of Member Services
Cameron Rawson is “talkin’ Gelbvieh” with Miss Margaret, a momma cow at Riverview Gelbvieh. Cameron is the youngest son of Kevin and Amanda Rawson, Riverview Gelbvieh of Ravenswood, W. Va. Cameron’s brothers, Travis and Ethan, are American Gelbvieh Junior Association members.Gelbvieh World thanks Kevin for sending us this photo.
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SpringisHere!
president’s messagePresident’s messageAl
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What a Winter!! There was a period of time that it seemed we couldn’t do more than try to survive. We had an extremely wet winter and the resulting mud seemed bottomless. however, come July and august, i will no doubt being crying for moisture. We humans are never satisfied!
i think it’s finally safe to say spring has arrived. The mud is drying, the grass is green, and we’ll be “Goin” to grass. That’s my favorite time of year! The a.i.-ing is done and the bulls are out. Planting is in full swing and it’s time to be thinking about hay season. and so it goes year in and year out.
Much of the american Gelbvieh association’s business is similar in that there is a natural cycle of events from year to year. Our aGa cycle involves aGJa regional shows and the national Classic, herd assessments, Sire Summaries, ePD Updates, national Convention, national Sale, national Show, and so forth. Others items of business are brand new and the staff and board of directors will review, discuss, and decide on a course of action. The new items the board will be addressing this year include researching residual feed intake (rFi), developing new ePDs or indices, hiring of our third area Coordinator, revising national sale rules, embracing new marketing opportunities, adjusting the 2011 nWSS schedule, and supporting the n.a.i.L.e. in Louisville, to name a few.
The aGa board of directors meets three times a year – in January during the nWSS, in april, and again in august. The January meeting addresses critical actions recommended by committees during the annual convention. The april board meeting focuses on additional committee recommended actions and sets direction and strategic plans for the future. The august meeting is used to determine the budget for the next fiscal year and to conduct annual evaluations of our three senior directors.
There is always a lot happening at the aGa office. We have a truly dedicated staff of knowledgeable professionals that work their behinds off for the aGa membership. The aGa accomplishes more with less than any other breed association. Our new matrix organization is working well and is another
major reduction in association operating expenses. The aGa board of directors is no less dedicated to the health and well-being of the Gelbvieh breed and work tirelessly as volunteers for the aGa membership to assure the best return on your investment.
Four years ago the membership voted to set up a $2.00 per head checkoff to support the 5-Year Plan. The $2.00 checkoff was added to herd assessments and put into a separate budget to fund projects for the advancement of the Gelbvieh breed. in the last four years, the 5-Year Plan has funded breed promotion efforts on rFD-tV and the creation of the SmartCross videos, a carcass evaluation contest at the 2009 aGJa Junior Classic, a new genomic research project, and has been used to start and support the Maternal edge sales, among many other projects. in addition, 5-Year Plan dollars fund breed promotion and commercial marketing efforts through our expanded staff of area Coordinators.
at the next annual membership meeting, it is likely that the board will ask you, the membership, to once again step up and support the continuation of the checkoff. Continuing the checkoff will maintain funding for our area Coordinator positions, support the roll out of our new web-based registration software, introduce new Gelbvieh research projects, and generate other programs that will keep the aGa well positioned for the future.
Just as we survived this past winter, the aGa has survived during a downturn in cow inventories and tough economic conditions. Just as we are basking in the sunshine of spring, the aGa is basking in an unprecedented demand for Gelbvieh females, an increased interest in crossbreeding programs and a season of good bull sales. The excitement is building and we are moving forward to being the “Continental Breed of Choice”.
The best is ahead!al Al Knapp is the American Gelbvieh
Association President. He owns and operates Triple K Gelbvieh in Bonner Springs, Kansas, with his wife, Mary, and son, Nick. Al can be reached at [email protected].
AGAExecutiveCommitteePresident
AlKnapp 913/219-6613 (O)1�291 15�th St.
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Vice PresidentJimBeastrom605/224-57�9 (H)
20453 Cendak Rd. • Pierre, SD 57501-6315
SecretaryRandyGallaway405/649-2410 (H)
151�2 N. Midwest Blvd. • Mulhall, OK 73063
TreasurerMarkGoes402/766-3627 (H)
S E Community College, 39414 SW 75th Rd, Odell, NE 6�415
Legal CounselE.EddPritchett 405/375-5516 (O)
114 N. Main St. • Ste. 101Kingfisher, OK 73750
AGADirectorsRobArnold 701/624-2051 (H)
6700 Cty Rd 19 S • Minot, ND 5�701
BrianDunn620/549-6516 (H)707 N Main • St. John, KS 67576
KenFlikkema 406/5�6-6207 (H &O)2 Mint Trail • Bozeman, MT 5971�
JerryGrund 7�5/�91-3765 (H)2690 Iron Horse Rd. • Wallace, KS 67761
DickHelms30�/493-5411 (H)42041 Dr. 72� • Arapahoe, NE 6�922
JohnHuston [email protected]
BobProsser 92�/2�9-2619 (O)PO Box 190 • Winslow, AZ �6047
BrianSchafer ���/226-9210 (O)37740 240th Ave. • Goodhue, MN 55027
GaryTilghman 270/67�-5695 (H)690 Lick Branch Rd • Glasgow, KY 42141-9409
DanWarner 30�/962-6511 (H)7162� Rd 425 • Beaver City, NE 6�926
NancyWilkinson 719/�46-7910 (H)23115 CR 111.3 • Model, CO �1059
All approved AGA Board minutes are available
for inspection in the AGA office. Board meeting
highlights are available upon request.
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303/465-2333 Main Phone303/465-2339 fax
Director of Administration DianneCoffman(ex. 479)
Director of Breed Improvement SusanWillmon(ex. 4�4)
Director of Breed Promotion FrankPadilla(ex. 4�0)
Director of Communications JenniferScharpe(ex. 4�5)
Director of Member Services DanaStewart(ex. 4��)
Production Manager/Graphic Artist KatieDanneman(ex. 4�6)
Area Coordinator Commercial Marketing
DonDanell [email protected]
Area Coordinator Commercial Marketing
StevePeddicord [email protected]
Customer Services ColeenAbplanalp (ex. 4�2)
DoloresGravley(ex. 4�1) [email protected]
PattiShowman(ex. 47�) [email protected]
TeresaWessels(ex. 477) [email protected]
Mailingaddress:10900 Dover St.,
Westminster, CO �0021
GeneralE-mail: [email protected] Registration/ElectronicDataTransfer:
[email protected]:www.gelbvieh.org
VinCe LOMBarDi, arGUaBLY the best to ever coach the game of football once said, “Winning is not a sometime thing. You don’t win once in a while; you don’t do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.”
Doing the fundamental things right all of the time can help lead to success in the cattle business. The fundamentals of producing seedstock have expanded over the years. Buyers are demanding more from those who are supplying genetics. Genetic information and customer service have risen to the forefront. Most certainly our business is not what it used to be. Producers buy for their reasons not ours.
how we measure success can be different to businesses or people. Most in the seedstock business measure it in total sales or average of sales, i would guess. Customer satisfaction and repeat business is another. The necessary fundamentals must be done in order for that business to be successful. it’s been proven in a recent study that commercial cattlemen pay more for registered bulls. They pay more for certain levels of production, including ePDs and ultrasound information. to have success, producers need to supply customers with the information that they need and have proven to want. not supplying fundamental documentation is going to hold you back from winning. Yes it does come with a cost, but it has an excellent return on investment.
The american Gelbvieh association exists to enhance the success of breeders, commercial users of Gelbvieh, and to protect the integrity of the herd book. The value to members in belonging includes breed marketing and promotion, performance and genetic evaluation, as well as fellowship and lifelong learning. By being members you can take advantage of all of these. Marketing programs are in place that provides opportunities to users of Gelbvieh genetics to help add value to their production. Providing top-drawer service to both members and commercial producers utilizing Gelbvieh is a top priority to the staff at the american Gelbvieh association.
There is no “i” in team. Successful organizations have a shared vision. Successful organizations share knowledge, information, and responsibility. Most of all they share the commitment to succeed. together we can create superior genetics and grow commercial demand. together we can profit from the power of association at the local, state, regional, and national level. active membership makes it happen. i ask you to stay active. it is a very small investment that has big returns and will help you succeed.
The herd reference edition of the Gelbvieh World is a “must advertise in” issue for breeders that are serious about raising Gelbvieh seedstock. The exposure, not only to members but also to commercial producers, places your program on a national stage. i urge you to contact one of the area coordinators or GW staff at the aGa office for assistance in creating an advertisement showcasing your program. reserve your ad space today!
i’m honored to be working with the Gelbvieh breed and the people in it. The staff has been most gracious in assisting me in getting up to speed. i’m excited to be working in the new matrix system of administration that has been set up and i most definitely believe that it allows us to work to our strengths for the benefit of membership in a collaborative structure. i’ve quickly grown a deep appreciation for the staff that serves you and i’m proud to be a part of the team. These people do not take their positions lightly. They hold your satisfaction in highest regard in doing their work to serve you as members.
The victory we call success goes to the best prepared, self taught, responsible person or business. Those who see an opportunity, recognize the potential, and do what it takes to seize that opportunity are the ones who succeed.
Winning is not a sometimes thing. Let us seize the opportunities. together we can.
Frank Padilla is AGA Director of Breed Promotion. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at the AGA office at 303-465-2333.
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1. Moved to approve the 2009 aGa audit report as presented by robert Loewen, CPa.
2. Moved to approve minutes from august, november, December meetings, financial statement and activity report, and executive Committee minutes from the august, September, and December meetings.
3. Moved to approve Genomic Genetic Panel research project.
4. Moved to approve development of a state association newsletter.
5. Moved to approve the penalty charge of $50 for Donor Dams that do not have a Dna profile on record before the first calf is recorded effective 2-1-10.
6. new officers were elected. al Knapp-President, Jim Beastrom-Vice-President, randy Gallaway-Secretary, and Mark Goes-treasurer.
7. Moved that the aGa Breed representative be used at the 2010 Open Show and Pen Bull Show to provide breed direction information for the judge.
8. Moved to approve the aGJa Conduct rule as presented to the rules & Bylaws Committee by the Juniors.
9. Move to strike rule 8D2C from Voluntary artificial insemination Certificate Program.
10. Moved to direct staff to develop guidelines relating to growth to be presented at the april Board meeting.
11. Moved to direct staff to prepare an article discussing carcass trait leaders.
12. Moved to set the spring Board meeting for april 15-17 at the aGa headquarters.
13. Moved to accept recommendations and guidelines for the aGa Maternal edge Sale as presented by the task force.
14. Moved to direct the executive Committee to conduct 90-day reviews on all staff and do a 360-degreee review each quarter on all staff.
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12 | May 2010
The numbers aren’t big but the quality of cattle grazing Robert Hart’s piece of Ozark hill country
near Stella, Mo., runs high. Not far down the road at Stark City, Mo., Jon Miller is in the same boat. His J Bar M Gelbvieh operation is geared up for quality but not quantity.
Separately, neither of the southwest Missouri Gelbvieh breeders felt they had enough cattle to support the caliber of production sale they wanted to host. together, though, well, hartland Farm and J Bar M figured they just might be able to put on the kind of production sale that each could be proud of.
Five years ago, hart and Miller put their heads together and ended up putting their select females together for the first Ozark Pride Gelbvieh sale. and each year since, the sale results have reinforced that decision.
“there are plenty of very real benefits to having a small operation,” says robert hart.
“it enables us to react much more quickly to genetic or production issues, for example. as for a production sale, though, we wanted to have enough of the right kind of cattle to attract buyers and give them a good selection to choose from. Working with Jon has enabled both programs to host a sale we can really be proud of.”
the key to success, according to Miller, is that the two farms have similar cattle as well as similar end-product goals. they even share homogenous beginnings in the Gelbvieh business, having discovered the breed’s assets by introducing Gelbvieh genetics into their respective commercial herds. Most important, though, is the fact that the two Missouri breeders can and do work together on a personal level.
“Being able to communicate with each other is very important,” Jon Miller points out. “robert and Mark McFarland (hartland Farms’ herd manager) and i compare notes and manage the offering so we have a good variety of cattle that meet our customers’ needs. One thing we all agree on is that the cattle we put in the sale don’t
By Mark Parker
Jon Miller attributes the success of the partnership with Robert Hart to having similar cattle and similar end-product goals.
Missouri Breeders
Jon Miller, left, and Robert Hart, right, have found that cooperating on an annual production sale has a big benefit for both operations, as well as for their customers.
Partner Up!
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Partner Up!come from the bottom of our programs—we both want to put our best cattle out there.”
the sale is strictly limited to cattle from the hart and Miller herds, a decision the breeders made at the outset as an important quality control feature.
the Ozark Pride Gelbvieh sale, which is held annually on the second Saturday in October at hartland Farms, has traditionally been a female sale but last fall’s fifth edition also included an offering of bulls. Managed by Mitchell Marketing Service, the event has earned many repeat buyers, sending Gelbvieh breeding cattle to several states as well as meeting the needs of cattlemen throughout the region.
“We have always felt that we wanted to offer something that appealed to everyone interested in quality Gelbvieh cattle,” robert hart says. “We make a real effort to provide cattle for the commercial man who wants to upgrade his cow herd as well offering other purebred breeders cattle that will contribute to their programs.”
Working with Mitchell Marketing Service has also been important to the sale’s success, John Miller asserts. “We think it’s a good idea to get an outside point of view,” he says. “it’s easy to get a little barn blind and working with randy (Sienknecht) and Chris (Mitchell) is really helpful because they bring a broader view of the industry.”
neither Miller nor hart limit their own horizons to southwest Missouri, though. Both operations make a priority out of attending the sales of other top breeders across the country and both are always on the look-out for donor quality females. embryo transfer plays an important role at hartland and J Bar M and their sale offering reflects that level of genetics.
“When i buy, i’m looking for cows that are worthy of being flushed,” Miller explains. “they have to have the maternal characteristics, the outstanding ePDs, the conformation—if she’s going to be an elite cow, she’d better have it all.”
Being buyers at other Gelbvieh sales has taught hart and Miller a lot about how to run their own sale. “if you’re telling people you have a premium product, you have to be able to back it up,” hart says. “that’s the first thing. You also have to have the information that backs it up. information is what sets you apart.”
and, Miller adds, the bottom-line is the way you deal with customers. “We do our best to treat people the way we want to be treated,” he says. “it’s a simple guideline but it’s very important.”
the sale itself kicks off with a Friday evening customer appreciation steak dinner. On sale day, a food and rest stop tent is set up and decorated to make the experience extra pleasant for customers and visitors. the sale facility itself is another example of Miller-hart cooperation. although the sale is located at hartland Farm, Miller, who operates a construction company, provided the labor to extend an existing building as well as the sale ring itself.
“Jon has been a great partner,” robert hart notes. in turn, Miller says exactly the same thing about hart.
Both understand that, in the final analysis, it’s the cattle that make or break a sale but they also know that managing it and running it with the customers in mind helps ensure that there will be plenty of buyers in attendance on the second Saturday in October.
Right: Hartland Farm strives to provide quality cattle that appeal to both commercial cattlemen and other purebred breeders.
Inset: Robert Hart and his herd manager, Mark McFarland (left), work closely with Jon Miller to ensure their cattle meet the needs of their customers.
The annual Ozarks Pride sale offering reflects quality genetics assisted through the use of embryo transfer.
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AmericanGelbviehAssociationAreaCoordinators—CommercialMarketing
EaSTERN [email protected]
(606) 3�7-�579 (O) • (606) 6��-4492 (C)
“Demand for Gelbvieh genetics is increasing in my territory because producers want more pounds and maternal performance.”
“The sales with Gelbvieh and balancer bulls have been strong, commercial producers want bulls that produce females that are highly productive.”
Don Danell Steve Peddicord
WESTERN [email protected](406) 53�-5622 (O)
RegistrationUpdates The international Year Code for 2010
born calves is “X”. Make sure you use the letter “X” in the tattoo.
The genetic defect testing results database has been updated and posted online at www.gelbvieh.org. test results for anthrogryposis Multiplex (aM), neuropathic hydrocephalus (nh), and Osteopetrosis (OS) are available. Other helpful resources online include aGa Genetic Defect testing Policy, Genetic Defect Policy FaQ, and a list of official genetic defect testing labs. Questions regarding genetic defects can be addressed to aGa staff by calling 303-465-2333 or email at [email protected].
AGANewsandNotes Show your Gelbvieh pride and
support the american Gelbvieh Junior association (aGJa) by purchasing new Gelbvieh promotional items. Many items are available including caps, tote bags, sweatshirts, windshirts, and wash pants. Visit www.gelbvieh.org or contact aGa for complete listing of merchandise and an order form. all orders need to be placed directly with Wendy’s Custom Creations, 2907 270th St., Winthrop, ia 50682, phone: 319-934-3755.
Seeking all Former aGJa Board Members – The aGJa Board of Directors has formed an alumni relations committee to develop a database of contact information for previous junior board members. if you or someone you
know served on an aGJa board, please contact Dana Stewart at [email protected] or committee chair nikki hojer at [email protected].
Correction in the March issue of Gelbvieh World, we
inadvertently left out Post rock Cattle Company from the list of sponsors for the aGa Convention and nWSS Pen Bull Show. We apologize for the error and sincerely thank Post rock Cattle Company for their continued support!
IndustryNews From gate to plate,
discover the potential that beef genetics and production have to offer at the Gateway to Profit 2010 Beef improvement Federation research Symposium and annual Meeting.
Gateway to Profit will expose you to
new opportunities for profitability by giving you the latest information in beef genetic technologies, breeding program design, and a systems management approach to production.
Beef producers, veterinarians, academia and industry partners will be empowered to take the latest scientific advancements and apply them to areas throughout the beef production chain. Leading industry experts will share unique and valuable information you won’t find anywhere else.
Seedstock and commercial producers will appreciate the practicality of this year’s program and the special care that’s been given to make attendance affordable. Be sure to join us!
June28–July1,2010 holiday inn Select executive Conference Center Columbia, Mo.Program details and online conference registrations are available at www.BIF2010.com.
TimeisRunningOuttoOwnYourPiece
ofGelbviehHistory
There are only a couple weeks left in the american Gelbvieh
Foundation online hat auction. The auction opened april 16th to sell
series numbers 8-50 of “The Legacy of Giving” hat
Sculpture. Bidders can find a link to the auction
online at www.gelbvieh.org. More information
can be found on page 14 of the april Gelbvieh
World or on the Gelbvieh website. For questions,
contact Dana Stewart, Foundation Liaison,
at 303-465-2333 or [email protected].
The auction closes on midnight on May 21!
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salesSales
February 16, 2010 • Des Moines, IowaAuctioneer: Ronn CunninghamSale Manager: Mitchell Marketing ServiceReport by: Jennifer Scharpe, AGA
14 Bulls $1,79631 Females $1,930 SaleGross $84,975
the 37th annUaL Gelbvieh Gold Sale was held February 16, 2010 in conjunction with the iowa Beef expo. The sale is sponsored by the Gelbvieh Breeders of iowa. Forty-five bulls and females were consigned by 21 breeders and sold into eight states. Jo-Lyn Farm of Bowersville, Ga. purchased the top selling bull for $3,300. Lot 13, ePGG Mr Grove Webster, is a double black, double polled, Balancer son of GDW Blk Master. This bull was consigned by Prairie Grove Gelbvieh of Danville, iowa. The top selling female was Lot 31, DDM Ms Bid n rich 809U, an april 2008 red Balancer bred heifer. This XXB Big n’rich 911P et daughter was consigned by DDM Gelbvieh, Winslow, ill., and sold safe for a March calf by rito 6eM6 of 4L3 emblazon. The winning bidder was Bar arrow Cattle Co., Phillipsburg, Kans., at $4,400. Lot 26/26a, a purebred Gelbvieh cow-calf pair consigned by Kenyon Cattle
LLC., Milford, iowa, was the second high selling female. The March 2008 born cow was sired by Jri heavy equipment 125M3 and sold with a January heifer calf sired by Mississippi Gambler. Davis Land and Livestock, Batavia, iowa, purchased the pair for $4,350.
February 6, 2010 • Columbia, Tenn.Auctioneer: Tommy BaileyReport by: Seedstock Plus
9 Gelbvieh Bulls $1,92535 Balancer Bulls $2,4191 Angus Bull $1,47545 BullsTotal $2,299
16 Fall Bred Heifers $1,1061 Spring Pair $1,3001 Spring Open Heifer $�50
a PaCKeD hOUSe was on hand for the first Seedstock Plus Bull and Female Sale in tennessee. The high-selling bull of the day was Lot 30 at $4,175. a black Balancer bull from Burbank Cattle Company sired by JDKG ruger 186P, he sold to tom Bradbury of Fisherville, Ky. Clark Wilbur of Palmyra, tenn. bought the next high selling bull at $3,250. The Lot 34 bull from Burbank Cattle Company is
a homozygous black Balancer bull sired by Bar rito 5109 1i2. The Lot 23 Balancer bull from Kerstiens Gelbvieh was the next high seller at $3,175. he is also a black, JDKG ruger 186P son and he sold to Jeff Dodson of Crossville, tenn. The high-selling Gelbvieh bull of the day was Lot 41 from Sorrells Gelbvieh Farms. The black, Flying h exclusive son sold for $2,350 to Greg Sullivan in Vanceburg, Ky. The next high-selling Gelbvieh bull was the Lot 47 bull from Duck river Gelbvieh. This red, Free agent son brought $2,150 and sold to richard Cain, Breaux Bridge, La. The high selling female for the day was Loy 53 from CJSD Gelbvieh. This homozygous black fall bred heifer brought $1,500 and sold to Burbank Cattle Company, St. Catharine, Mo. The volume buyer of bulls for the day was Stanley Sullivan of terry, Miss. and the volume buyer of females was aB Farms, Lathrop, Mo.
SeedstockPlusTennesseeBull&FemaleSale StateLineGeneticsProductionSaleFebruary 20, 2010McCook, Neb.Auctioneer: Jim KnoppSale Manager: Wells Marketing Services, Colby, Kan.Report by: Nick Wells
26 Bulls $2,620
19 Heifers $1,110
Grosson45Lots $89,225
DaMP anD SnOWY weather may have hampered some attendance of State Line Genetics Production Sale held on Saturday, February 20, but those who did attend were impressed by the powerful set of bulls and heifers offered. topping the 2010 event at $3,500 and staying in nebraska was Lot 16, a 2/19/09 son of BeaS new era 687S out of a new Direction dam who excelled in combining muscle, volume and arithmetic into a very appealing package. at $3,400 and also staying in nebraska was Lot 3, a January son of XXB Ludacris 039Set out of a Big easy daughter. This young herd sire posted a 106 weaning ratio and could be the easiest fleshing bull in the offering. Lot 26, a tremendous red Balancer by the raB Bieber Make Mimi 7249 sold to southern Kansas for $3,350. also going to a Kansas home was Lot 15, a double bred black Balancer out of DCSF Post rock 18P8 and Bouncer dam for $3,300. topping the replacement heifers was Lot 32, who is a daughter of XXB titanium out of a Gardens Matrix cow. This prospective show heifer was purchased for a junior Gelbvieh heifer project for $3,100. The balance of the heifers traded at $950 to $1,300. The Stateline Genetics Production Sale was held at Midwest Livestock, McCook, neb. and was managed by Wells Marketing Services of Colby, Kan.
37thAnnualGelbviehGoldSale—IowaBeefExpo
Lot 13, EPGG Mr Grove Webster brought $3,300 as the top selling bull. He sold to Jo-Lyn Farm.
Lot 31, DDM Ms Bid N Rich 809U was the high selling female, going to Bar Arrow Cattle Company for $4,400. Did you have a
sale recently?Have you sent in the animal transfers yet?
Contact the AGA Registration Department to transfer the registration
certificates to their new owners.
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salesSales
MinnesotaGelbviehAssociationStateOpportunitySaleMarch 7, 2010 • Albany, Minn.Auctioneer: Col. Al Wessel, Long Prairie, Minn.Sale Manager and report by: Mary Swenson, Little Falls, Minn.
13 Yearling Bulls $1,6652 2 Yr Old Bulls $1,70010 Open Heifers $1,3651 Bred Heifer $1,7001 Cow/Calf Pair $1,700
a GOOD CrOWD was on hand in albany, Minn. for the 12th annual Minnesota Gelbvieh State Opportunity Sale. The top selling bull of the day was DGSC Daybreak 11W, a homozygous black, double polled purebred son of FhG VVFG Flying h exclusive and a Bti extra 2106K daughter. Consigned by Swenson Gelbvieh of Little Falls, Minn., he sold for $3,400 to Jerald Keehr, also of Little Falls, Minn. SVVG Due Dilligence, a February purebred black double polled son of hyek Black impact and a Big n’ rich daughter, sold for $2,000. he was consigned by Sauer’s Valley View Farms of Winona, Minn., and sold to Jeff Miller of new richland, Minn. also at $2,000 was a coming 2 year old black polled 88% bull sired by LJSa Mac Daddy 6355. he was consigned by Kriegh Family Farm of Crookston, Minn. Thomas Stattleman of Pine river, Minn. was the winning bidder. topping the females at $2,600 was Olek Miss Design 09, a red
double polled purebred open heifer, sired by GSBr 35n, consigned by Brian Olek of Felton, Minn. The new owner of this eye catching heifer is Jill Welke of Osseo, Wisc. SVVG taylor, a black double polled ¾ Balancer consigned by Sauer’s Valley View Farms was the second high open heifer at $2,250. This SVVG trademark et daughter went to Zimmerman Farms of Osseo, Wisc. russell Family Livestock of Brooklyn, Wisc consigned rSSL MS Utopia, a homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred heifer by MLh Strait Forward r89. She is due mid-March to Silveiras el Capitan. She sold to Keith hass of Ogilvie, Minn. for $1,700. also at $1,700 was SVVG Maisie, a black double polled daughter of hyek Black impact with a harb Pendleton Balancer calf by her side. She went to Jack Welle/Kenyon Cattle Company of Milford, iowa. She was a consignment of Sauer’s Valley View Farms.
WatertownWinterFarmShow–GelbviehShow&SaleFebruary 11, 2010Watertown, S.D. Auctioneer: Chisum PetersonSale Manager: Aaron CerollReport by: Aaron Ceroll and Jennifer Scharpe
3 Gelbvieh Bulls $1,�332 Balancer Bulls $2,6001 Balancer Open Heifer $1,000
the GranD ChaMPiOn Gelbvieh bull at the 2010 Watertown Winter Farm Show was Lot 7, KCL holiday trend, consigned by Kelly Leonhardt, Lake Preston, S.D., and Catherine and Chad Murphy, arlington, S.D. This February 2009 polled Balancer son of WeBr Doc holiday 2n was purchased by Ken Stevens, Miller, S.D., for $2,450. The reserve champion Gelbvieh bull was Lot 8 consigned by Ceroll Gelbvieh, Sisseton, S.D. CerG 9017U is a December 2008 polled, purebred son of elk Crk Jubal 9525. Faren Shroehl of Lidgerwood, n.D. was the winning bidder at $1,800. The high selling bull was Lot 5, CerG Man in Black 992W, also consigned by Ceroll Gelbvieh. he is an april 2009 homozygous black, polled, 75% son of CGCC Captain Morgan 742t. Blanche Lewandoski of Waubay, S.D. purchased this herdsire for $2,750. Ceroll Gelbvieh also consigned the grand champion female, an april 2009 Balancer heifer. Lot 1, CerG Miss Kitty 991W was sired by Lazy tV Piper r742 and sold for $1,000.
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Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.Al, Mary&Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291158thStreet H: (913) 724-4105 BonnerSprings,KS66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107
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John & Carla Shearer2815 Navajo Road • Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4621 • [email protected] Production Sale 1st Saturday in April
Kentucky
Parker Corum606-598-3535Goose Rock, Kentuckywww.littlebullfarm.comMore Milk • More Muscle • More Pounds
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Tom Scarponcini30474 Brandywine Road
Rushford, MN 55971507-864-2063
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SFISchafer Farms, Inc.Gelbvieh Balancer®
37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 [email protected] www.schaferfarm.com
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Gary and Kenny White3140 SE Colorado • Topeka, KS 66605
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Dale & Jeannette Mike & Renee 308/826-4771 308/826-5185
23685 Sartoria Rd. • Amherst, NE 68812www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com
Annual Sale1st Monday in February
J. J. Boehler70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207
Mark & Patty Goes
39414SW75thRd.Odell,NE68415(402) 766-3627
Pope Farms GelbviehGelbvieh’s Powerful New Perspective
Jeff and Jeanne Pope26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869
Phone & Fax: (308) [email protected]
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Walter&LeeTeeter1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 664-5784
Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.
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Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance GeneticsBlacks & RedsA select group of heifers available each fallBulls available year around(605) 354-2428 Cell(605) 546-2058 Homewww.adkinsgelbvieh.com
Gerald Adkins402 4th Ave., Iroquois, SD 57353
Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source
Julie Maude605.255.4944 (H)Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C)Hermosa, SD
Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus RanchGelbvieh & Angus & Balancers
Private Treaty Sales • Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & HeifersMitchel & Edna Ellison9020 ND Hwy 49Lemmon, SD 57638701.376.3238
Jeff & Susie Ellison9015 ND Hwy 49Lemmon, SD 57638701.376.3526
Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!
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Springs, NC 27281910-652-2233
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Doug and Carol Hille701/445-7383
3320 51st St., Mandan, ND [email protected]
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43968 208th StreetLake Pres ton, SD 57249
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Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • SemenJim & Barb Beastrom
Brandy Ludemann, Brittney SpencerPh: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell)
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1800 W. 50th St. • Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Steve Schroeder605-334-5809 (O) • 605-363-3247 (H)
Hickory Hill Farm“Quality Gelbvieh Genetics”
Dr.&Mrs.TMarshallHahn TraceyRedifer Owners Manager2246 Lusters Gate Road • Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 961-3766 • [email protected]
Dr. Daryl Wilson Joe & Gwen Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 628-4163 (276) 676-2242 Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • [email protected]
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Sunday, July 43:00 p.m. Cattle may arrive into tie-outsEvening On your own: Fireworks at Bush Presidential Library
Monday, July 58:00 a.m. Set up in barn allowed11:00 a.m. Board Candidate OrientationNoon Cattle must be in place, make late arrival arrangements with AGA Office. Come & Go cattle and exhibitor check-in (ends 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies: Review Rule Changes and Preview Contests7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Dinner sponsored by Texas Gelbvieh Assn.; Hall of Fame Live Music; Aggie Wranglers
Tuesday, July 67:00 a.m. Breakfast8:00 a.m. Carcass Contest: Live Evaluation9:00 a.m. Sales Talk & Ad Contest: Runs concurrently11:00 a.m. Ambassador InterviewsNoon Lunch sponsored by Circle S Ranch1:00 p.m. Quiz Bowl Set Up1:30 p.m. Quiz Bowl Preliminaries3:00 p.m. Happy Toy Maker Afternoon Treat5:00 p.m. Steer Weigh-In6:00 p.m. Dinner and Fun Activity sponsored by Texas Junior Gelbvieh Association
Wednesday, July 77:00 a.m. Breakfast sponsored by Merial8:00 a.m. Group Photo9:00 a.m. Impromptu Speaking Contest9:00 a.m. – Taste of Texas, Go Texan Day1:00 p.m.Noon Lunch1:00 p.m. Senior Team Fitting3:00 p.m. Junior/Intermediate Team Fitting6:00 p.m. Dinner sponsored by Iowa Junior Gelbvieh Association; Quiz Bowl Finals; Board Candidate Interviews
Thursday, July 8 7:00 a.m. Breakfast7:30 a.m. Load buses for Judging Contest at TAMU Pierce Pavilion8:00 a.m. Judging Contest: Hosted by Texas A&M (following contest, exhibitors will be taken to carcass contest review)9:30 a.m. – Adult Educational Program and Tour at TAMU Feed 11:00 a.m. Efficiency Testing Facility 11:00 a.m. Carcass Contest: ReviewNoon Load buses to return to Expo Center12:30 p.m. Lunch1:30 p.m. Load buses for Haglund Fun Day at Grand Station2:00 p.m. Buses leave for Grand Station / Scott Gemar Adult Golf Outing5:00 p.m. Buses return to Expo Center; Dinner on your own
Friday, July 97:00 a.m. Breakfast sponsored by AgWorkers8:00 a.m. AGJA National Showmanship Contest, followed by Pee Wee Showmanship Following the conclusions of Showmnaship, there will be a 1 hour break before starting the Market Steer Show, Bred & Owned Balancer Bull Show, and the Balancer Female Show. Lunch will be sponsored by the Oklahoma Gelbvieh Junior Association. 5:00 p.m. Dinner6:00 p.m. AGJA Annual Meeting
Saturday, July 107:00 a.m. Breakfast8:00 a.m. AGJA National Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Bull Show followed immediately by AGJA NationalGelbvieh Female ShowNoon Grab & Go Lunch6:00 p.m. AGJA National Awards Banquet at the End Zone Club, Texas A&M University9:30 p.m. – Dance at Hilton Hotel 11:00 p.m.
2010 Lone Star Classic TENTATIVE Schedule of Events
Happy Toy Maker Kiddie Corral Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., everyday
AGJA Important Dates & Deadlines:June 1 Ownership/Transfer Deadline
June 1 Lone Star Classic Entry Deadline
June 11-13 AGJA Western Regional Show, Albert Lea, MN
June 14 Creative Writing Entries, Scholarship Applications, Video Contest Submissions, Board Applications and Ambassador Notebook Deadlines
June 18-20 AGJA Eastern Regional Show, Warrenton, MO
AGJA Lone Star Classic InformationJuly 5-10, 2010
Bryan-College Station, Texas
Official Host Hotel: Hilton College Station & Conference Center
Phone: 979-693-7500
$99 for single or double. Ask for the Texas Junior Gelbvieh Block, use code GLV. Hotel features complimentary airport shuttle and free wireless internet
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New Adult MembersColorado Michael Thomas, Berthoud
Illinois Hemken Horse & Cattle, Hillsboro TKW Gelbvieh, Waterloo
Iowa Circle V Farms, Wellsburg
Kentucky David Gabbard, Lawrenceburg Diamond P Cattle Company, Brownsville
Minnesota Lonesome Pine Farm, Aitkin
Missouri Foster Farms, Weaubleau
North Dakota Lucas Vangsness, Leonard
Ohio Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon
South Dakota Matthew Peckham, Clark
Tennessee Way Farms, Surgoinsville
West Virginia Brett Marshall, Reedy
New Junior MembersMissouri Jacob R. Hager, Eugene Leo R. Hager, Eugene
Colorado Rebecca M. Drake, Moffat Tayla Sue Reynolds, Agate Tessa Lynn Reynolds, Agate
To learn more about the American Gelbvieh Association, American Gelbvieh Junior Association or the Gelbvieh breed, request an inquiry packet by calling 303-465-2333 or by emailing a request to [email protected].
new membersNew Members
YounG cATTle producers focused on “Mapping our Global Future” by attending the 2010 Youth Beef Industry congress (YBIc), March 25-28, in Bloomington, Minn. The biennial event gathered 118 young leaders of junior beef breed and state junior cattlemen organizations to interact with one another while exploring their futures.
representing the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) were Andy lindgren, AGJA Vice president from Atlanta, Ill., nikki Hojer, AGJA ex-officio from lake preston, s.d., and AGJA directors dustin Aherin of phillipsburg, Kans., and Janelle Hayek of clutier, Iowa.
designed for youth leaders in the beef industry, the 2010 YBIc was sponsored by the u. s. Beef Breeds council, national cattlemen’s Beef Association (ncBA), land o’ lakes purina Feeds, Igenity, Drovers, Trans ova Genetics and BEEF magazine. The focus of “Mapping our Global Future” featured genetics and the use of dnA technology in the beef industry, as well as the use of social networking to spread positive beef industry messages to consumers worldwide.
“life is like an auction, and we must recognize opportunities, make good decisions and be motivated to make the best of the sale,” suggested Kevin ochsner, the keynote speaker for YBIc. ochsner, a former YBIc participant and co-partner in Adayana, told attendees to grasp their leadership roles and to develop their potential as mouthpieces for the beef industry.
Kim Anderson, university of Georgia Fanning Institute, discussed developing and capitalizing on personal leadership skills. “Working together is key,” Anderson reminded all YBIc participants. “We must band together to take full advantage of each individual’s skills in being one voice for the beef industry, instead of competing only for our individual organizations.”
Friday morning the group toured the university of Minnesota (u of M) uMore park Beef cattle research center under the coordination of the Minnesota Beef Team. YBIc attendees toured the research facility, the u of M Animal science and Meat science
departments, harvest facility and meat lab, as well as digital Angel, a division of destron-Fearing specializing in electronic identification for the livestock, pet and salmon/fish industries.
YBIc presentations featured a variety of topics, including genetic factors and their effect on feedlot performance, carcass quality and reproduction; the implications of u.s. genetics in other countries; educating consumers about the beef industry; beef carcass fabrication; and alternative beef marketing and cookery.
For additional information about YBIc, please contact event organizer dawn Bernhard at 515/679-4006 or [email protected]. For more information about the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, please contact American Gelbvieh Association director of Member services, dana stewart at 303/465-2333 or [email protected].
Gelbvieh Youth Leaders Map Their Global Future at YBIC
The following individuals and operations joined the American Gelbvieh Association and American Junior Gelbvieh Association during the month of March.
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Getting the Bigger PictureBy Dana Stewart, AGA Director of Member Services
So here’s the scenario: It’s time to “upgrade” your herdbull. You’ve been carefully examining the season’s sale catalogs as they
arrive in your mailbox - and there he is with a nice photo and a solid set of numbers. You think you may have found the next good bull to lead your program in the right direction.
You study the numbers, again and again. You study the photo. But you’re not convinced. After all, you’re willing to put down a significant amount of money towards your investment and you don’t want to blow it. You also don’t want to waste a day traveling to the sale only to be disappointed.
You want to know more...see more. Ah ha! lucky for you in your bull research you go online to
the breeder’s website and discover an online video of the very bull you’re considering purchasing. You can see him on the move. You can see him in “real life.”
Better yet, you look at the videos for the other sale bulls and examine your potential herdbull’s brothers. They’ve got that pea-in-the-pod look, a sign that he’s true to his breeding.
now you’re getting somewhere. Homework’s done and taking a day to travel and using the checkbook just got a lot easier to do.
so, does the story sound familiar? Are you taking advantage of online technology to buy your bulls? If not, you’re missing out.
But, you’re missing even more if you’re not using online technology to promote your program.
“Video is not the way of the future. Video is the present, here, now. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a good video clip is worth a thousand dollars, if not priceless,” according to Jeff erhardt who owns and manages purple Haven enterprises, a successful livestock marketing company specializing in marketing Gelbvieh seedstock. purple Haven offers a range marketing services, including video.
don’t be afraid. It’s not as hard as you think, and the cost is minimal compared to the potential dividends.
“We believe that video is something that each and every operation can and should incorporate into their marketing program,” says erhardt.
How do you get started? Make the decision to do it! You can outsource your work to a number of livestock marketing companies, or with a little time and practice, develop your own skills to showcase your cattle, your ranch, and your program.
Video Basics Today’s Digital Video
Most video cameras sold today are formatted for digital video. compared to yesterday’s analog video cameras, the picture quality and sound are a much higher quality. digital video is much easier to edit than analog and many computers now come standard with some type of video editor.
You can find digital video cameras for as little as $100 at most major retailers. As you become more advanced with shooting video, you may want to invest in a higher quality camera. However, since most of the uses for video we’ve talked about are for web, you can get away with a basic model.
Selecting a Camera
I suggest doing some research before you go to the store. determine your budget and then look for reviews of cameras that fit your target.
consider the size. Hold the camera in the store and see what feels most comfortable for you. Are the buttons easy to reach and operate? Go with what feels most natural for you or whoever will be using the camera. uncomfortable cameras are harder to stabilize.
Shooting Video
In many ways, shooting video is like shooting still photos. You must have a critical eye for what others will be seeing in the frame.
Look at the background. certainly, you want a clean background with no distracting objects.
If you’re shooting sale lot videos, it’s easier to have a small pen to shoot in. The pen should be clean. put down some straw and consider covering your panels or walls in a solid color tarp that isn’t too dark. This provides a really nice contrast and makes the animal “pop.”
Lighting is another consideration. Avoid shooting when the sun is directly overhead, which can cast unpleasing shadows. some videographers like shooting on a cloudy day to avoid harsh shadows and others recommend early morning and late afternoon. You’ll want to practice with your camera to determine which light works best for you.
Look at the angle you shoot from. remember that cattle always look better if they’re not standing or walking downhill. shooting from a high angle takes away depth of body. Aim for the center or just below the center of the animal’s body.
Always use a tripod. This is very important! This will stabilize your video. It adds a professional element to the shot and ensures
you’re getting the right angle. There’s nothing worse than getting that motion sickness feeling from watching a video. If you don’t have a tripod with you, find a way to stabilize yourself against something. It won’t be perfect, but it will help.
Another note: unless you’re doing an interview, generally your videos for sales won’t include the audio so it’s not a major concern. If you need to include audio, make sure your camera is close enough to the subject to clearly pick up the sound or get a microphone that will work with your camera.
Here’s your homework. log onto YouTube and do a search for “Gelbvieh.” You’ll see some sale videos. Watch a few and critique them. Are they good or bad and why? next, search other breeds and critique them. You’ll start to see elements of good videos and elements of bad videos. remember those elements when it’s time to shoot your own.
Editing
In the video world, you’ll always shoot more video than you need. Take advantage of this opportunity to select only the best clips to promote your product. By using a video editor, you can take elements of the move, profile, and rear and piece them together in your video editor with subtle transitions
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Get a Free Gelbvieh Video for Your
WebsiteDID yOU KNOW that AGA has a video produced from your
5-year Plan dollars that is available to you to download and
use on your personal website?
AGA’s SmartCross video, which has been featured
on RFD-TV, can be found by following the links on AGA’s
homepage. Look for the “Gelbvieh Videos” link under news
and events in the middle of the homepage. Follow it to the
American Gelbvieh youTube Channel.
View the SmartCross video and look for the link below
it for “View comments, related videos, and more.” Click it
and choose to “Share” for options like emailing, posting on
Facebook, etc., or choose “Embed” to copy the code needed
to insert the video directly to your site. Once you have the
code copied, you’ll need to paste the code into the HTML
section of your website. you may need to contact your web
master to insert the video.
AGJA JuniorsDOn’T MiSS THe opportunity to compete in the first
AGJA Video Contest. See the AGJA page at www.
gelbvieh.org for a list of rules and resources!
like fades. stay away from abrupt or flashy transitions as they can be distracting.
consider the length of the finished video. In reality, 30 seconds can be a really long time in the video world. don’t lose your customer’s attention. You only need sufficient time to get a look at the animal on the move along with a profile and rear view.
erhardt recommends that a finished video clip of an animal for posting on the internet, or on a dvd or on a video sale be around 20 to 30 seconds. “Transitions between animals need to be smooth and at a minimum, the lot Id needs to be present on the screen at all times. ranch promotional videos can be 2 to 10 minutes or even longer depending on the content and message.”
He adds “rule of thumb.... shorter is better. If you want to have a ranch promotional video, have more videos that are each just a couple minutes long. This way we are always adding new information and we retain our viewer longer.”
There are countless video editing programs available. some are even free. Most computers come standard with some type of program. Windows computers have Movie Maker installed and Apple computers have iMovie. (If your windows computer doesn’t have Movie Maker, do a search online with
Microsoft to download a free version).These basic editors are great for getting
started. If you become more advanced, you will find lots of software at different price levels that offer several “bells and whistles” and advanced editing options.
The Finished Video - Now What?
After you’ve edited your video and feel that it really showcases your animals in the best way, you’re ready to share it with your customers. Your options are to minimally burn it to dVd or upload it online.
uploading online can be really easy thanks to sites like YouTube and others. YouTube offer instructions and tips online for optimizing your video for upload and all that’s needed is a free account. once you’ve uploaded your video you can direct your customers to YouTube or embed the video directly to your website. You can also email a link to your video to potential customers.
If you’ve fully embraced online media, make sure you post links on your Facebook group or fan page as well as other social media outlets that you utilize.
Hopefully by now, you’re considering how you can use video to take your operation to the next level. don’t be overwhelmed by the technology. ranchers are always facing
some type of change in the industry that must be adopted in order to remain viable and successful. This is just one such change.
However, as you embrace technology, some of your customers may need help embracing it as well.
erhardt adds, “First you have to look at your customers and how they will receive video and/or a video sale per say. We want to bring our customer base in slowly and help educate them as we incorporate video into our promotional program. As long as our customers are finding value in the information provided, we can continue to build and change.”
so, make sure you provide user friendly instructions for viewing and downloading videos. consider that some users may have access to high-speed internet while others may not. And, don’t be afraid to listen to feedback from your customers. embrace their constructive criticism when it comes to your videos.
While this article isn’t meant to be the complete guide to getting started, it should minimally point you in the right direction. don’t be intimidated. The possibilities really are endless. By using video, you’ll enhance your marketing plan and connect with your customers. so, get out this spring, shoot some video, and take your program to the next level.
Applications for Videography in Your Program
There’s no question that a good video can sell bulls for you whether you’re having a production sale or selling them private treaty. In the private treaty world, you can post videos online for potential buyers or even email them directly with the video links.
But, videos can be utilized outside of bull sale season. consider this. You have a bull you want to market for artificial insemination. post a video of him. now, take it one step further. post a video of his daughters in production.
scenic videos of your operation are also important to branding your image and telling your story. They help your customers connect with your operation.
Farmers and ranchers can also utilize video to become advocates for the beef industry and agriculture. Visit YouTube and search for “Water and poo.” What? Water and poo? It’s a video a dairy farmer made from his tractor that informs the American consumer about using captured manure and gray water as fertilizer. It’s fun to watch, but very effective in educating consumers about safe agricultural practices.
Remember that Practice Makes Perfect
Just like when you’re helping your kids prepare for the county showmanship contest, practice makes perfect. You spend hours working with your kids and their animals to critique their showmanship style.
The same philosophy applies to making your videos. You’ve got to get out and do it. And know, your first video will be bad, really bad. But analyze it, think about what makes it bad and how to fix it, and then make another, then another, and another video. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can improve.
Take advantage this spring of green pastures and fat cows to get your shots. Most of the cows will be in production. This makes it a prime time to get quality shots.
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places to bePlaces to Be
May 2010May 1 seedstock plus ‘Goin to Grass’ sale, springfield, MoMay 5 DEADLINE: June/July Gelbvieh World
June 2010June 1 ownership deadline for AGJA sponsored showsJune 1 lone star classic entry deadlineJune 11-13 AGJA Western regional show, Albert lea, MnJune 14 postmark deadline for AGJA Board of director & scholarship applicationsJune 18-20 AGJA eastern regional show, Warrenton, MoJune 21 DEADLINE: August Gelbvieh WorldJune 28- Beef Industry Federation (BIF) conference, July 1 columbia, Mo
July 2010July 4-10 AGJA lone star classic, Bryan-college station, TXJuly 20 deAdlIne: september Gelbvieh WorldJuly 31 one-rate registrations due on 2009 fall born calves
August 2010Aug. 1 data due for dam of Merit/dam of distinctionAug. 17 deAdlIne: october Profit Picture
September 2010sept. 20 deAdlIne: november Gelbvieh Worldsept. 25 seedstock plus showcase sale V with the 2nd Annual customer Appreciation sale and the complete dispersal of White Bros. Gelbvieh, lathrop, Mo
October 2010oct. 2 Jumping cow Gelbvieh spirit of the West sale, ramah, cooct. 9 Flying H Genetics Missouri Fall saleoct. 16 seedstock plus Fall Bull sale, carthage, Mooct. 19 data due for fall epd runoct. 20 deAdlIne: december Gelbvieh Worldoct. 20-23 national FFA convention, Indianapolis, Ind.
Editor’s Note:If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to [email protected]. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.
The American Gelbvieh Association office will be closed the following days for summer holidays:• May 28 and May 31 • July 5• September 6 ad indexAd Index
2r-2B Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 G ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Adkins Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21B/F cattle company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Bar Arrow cattle company. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 19Bar IV livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Bar T Bar ranch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Beastrom Gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Blackhawk cattle company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Bow K ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Brandywine Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19cattlemen’s connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7c-cross cattle company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20cedar Top ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2chimney Butte ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21circle s ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19cJ&l livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21clinch Mountain Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22cranview Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21craven register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21cunningham, ronn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23danell diamond six ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20ddM Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18dolally cattle company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19eagle pass ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21elk creek Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21ellison Gelbvieh & Angus ranch . . . . . . . . . . . .21Flying H Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Gelbvieh Bull Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Gelbvieh Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Gelbvieh profit partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Gelbvieh World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Goettlich Gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Golden Buckle Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Green Hills Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21H & H Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Handel Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Hart Farm Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Hartland Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Hickory Hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Hill Top Haven Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Hojer Gelbvieh ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21H-squared Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19J & K Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18J Bar M Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19J.J. Boehler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Judd ranch Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Jumping cow Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Kicking Horse ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Kleinschmidt Farms Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Knoll crest Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22lambert, doak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23ledgerwood Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22lemke cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20leonhardt cattle company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22linquist Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18little Bull Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19little Windy Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22lone oak Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18longleaf station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21M&p Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Maple Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Markes Family Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Martin cattle company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Mccabe cattle co./Two step ranch. . . . . . . . . .19Middle creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Miller Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Mitchell Marketing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 30MlM Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20national cup lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23nn Bar ranch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22ns ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22oswald ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18overmiller Gelbvieh & red Angus . . . . . . . . . . .30paulsen cattle co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19pearson cattle company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22plateau Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18pope Farms Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20post rock cattle company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9pritchard Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20ridge Top ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20rotert/Harriman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19schafer Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19schroeder ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22seedstock plus Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23seedstock plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11southern Heritage/Verner Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5swanson cattle company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Taubenheim Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20The 88 ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Thorstenson Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Treble W ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Triple K Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Warner Beef Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 20White Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Wildwood Acres Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Wilkinson Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Williams land & cattle Auction co. . . . . . . . . .23
