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Tucked away outside Broxton, Ga. sits “Hilltop Farms…Home of the Whiteface”. The farm has been perpetuated by four generations of cattlemen, all with the same initials, JWM. John Wilson McCallum and his brother-in-law began breeding horned Hereford bulls to their dairy cows in the 1930s. The passion for Herefords started then. In 1939, they bought 10 Polled Hereford heifers at a sale in Moultrie, Ga. where cattle were shipped in from ranches further west such as T.E. Whitfield, Ralph Painter & Sons, and Wilson Brothers. The price ranged
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from $80-$140. They also purchased their first Polled Hereford bull, Bo Domino III. At the young age of 12, John’s son, James Wilson McCallum, showed a Hereford steer in the 1st Fat Cattle show in Coffee
All in a Name… Hilltop Farms
James Wilson (left) and John Wilson (right)
James Wilson with his Grand Champion steer.
James Wilson (left), James Wayne (right), and Baby Jason.
County, Ga., and he won Grand Champion. He was hooked. He later purchased a Polled heifer named Ruby Fairfax. He bred her to Bo Domino III which gave him Ruby Domino. After high school, he joined the Navy, went to war, and then to the University of Georgia. He came home with an Animal Husbandry degree. Upon returning to the farm, he and his father decided to start breeding cattle together. In 1951, they purchased a membership in the name of JW McCallum. James married his wife Dorothy Morris while still in school at UGA, and she brought the idea for a farm name, Hilltop Farms, with herd letters to match, HTF. When they were expecting their first son, his name was carefully chosen; James Wayne McCallum joined the world. James Wayne McCallum couldn’t help but like Herefords. He also got a passion for airplanes from his father. They
AUGUST 2017
Jason (left) and James Wayne (right)
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Rewards. We don’t need an office party with cake, punch, and a little engraved plaque to acknowledge our successes. That’s for the 80-percenters who happen to do a good job every now and then. At Stonegate, we give 100% every day. Our reward comes at weaning when we know our breeding decisions were right. Our reward is seeing the next calf crop being born and the potential it represents. At Stonegate we recognize hard work brings rewards and we’re working hard to be the best we can be. Our thanks to God, family, and friends for another good, rewarding year at Stonegate Farm.
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Hello again. It seems I just wrote the previous article and it is already time to do it again. I don’t know about you, but we have been blessed with an abundance of rain in Northwest Georgia. Not to brag, but we are about six inches above average. I just wish all could benefit from this rain. Much rather have rain instead of last year’s drought. Now to get my hay in, which is another situation I am having to deal with. As for the field day held down in Screven, Georgia, we had sickness in the family and I was not able to attend. However, I understand it was a success and went well. By the time you read this article, there will have also been a couple of more Hereford field days. One was at the White Hawk Ranch and Barnes Hereford Farm at the end July. Since I am writing this article before the field day, I cannot tell you about the program success but, in talking with Gary Hedrick, their program will consist of visiting both their farms and having a program on marketing Hereford beef. This is a hot topic as I feel we are not getting the true value from our Herefords. The other field day was held on August 5th in Sewanee,
President’s CommentsBy JOHn WATSOn
President, Georgia Hereford AssociationTennessee called “Hereford on the Mountain.” This program, sponsored by our South eastern Representative, Mr. Tommy Cooley and his wife Kim, focused on selling Herefords. There was a panel discussion on “Selling Hereford Bulls”. In addition, Jack Ward, Executive V.P. of AHA, discussed what we should be doing to market our feeder cattle. It is so important for you to know that your officers and leaders are addressing the marketing issue. Making Herefords more profitable is our goal. There is no better breed than our beautiful red and white bovine. If we are to start getting a fair price for our Herefords, we need to be proactive in our marketing. Just taking them to the local auction barn will not produce what our Herefords are worth. Hopefully, in the near future, there will be several avenues available for marketing our Herefords. But to be successful, we need all Hereford producers involved, not just a few. It does not matter the size of your operation, all can benefit if you just get involved. Until next time, I would like to quote my father, “Happy trails until we meet again.”
GeOrGIA HerefOrd ASSOCIATIOnOffICerS
dIreCTOrSBill Sims6062 Jefferson Rd.Commerce, GA 30143(706) [email protected] Johnson7731 Bastonville Rd.Warrenton, GA 30828(706) [email protected] Mead1222 Reeves Rd.Midville, GA 30441(706) [email protected]
Paul Harris8800 Ga Hwy 203Screven, GA 31560(912) [email protected] Cody Cleveland132 Roberts LaneColquitt, GA 39837(229) [email protected] StricklandP.O. Box 128Mershon, GA 31551(912) [email protected]
Angie McGinnis2810 Macedonia Church Rd.Danielsville, GA 30633(706) [email protected] Taylor Neighbors525 District Line Rd.Americus, GA 31709(229) [email protected] Hicks660 Seaburn Vickery Rd.Statesboro, GA 30461(912) [email protected]
PresidentJohn Watson24605 Highway 193LaFayette, GA 30728(423) [email protected]
Secretary/TreasurerHardy Edwards505 Lem Edwards Rd.Winterville, GA 30683(706) [email protected]
Vice PresidentRandy Roberts296 Bud Hutcheson Rd.Douglas, GA 31535(912) [email protected]
GHA Spotlight… (Continued from Page 1)
Georgia Group at 2017 Junior national Hereford expoGeorgia had an excellent group of juniors represent us at the 2017 Junior National Hereford Expo, which was held July 15 through July 21 in Louisville, Kentucky! Pictured from left to right, starting on the front row - Conner McQuaig, Win Hunt, and Diana Kate Gillooly; second row – Drew Willingham, Dru Hunt, Grant Gillooly, and Hardy Edwards; back row – Clay Parker, Cody Hardin, Duncan Patton, Gracie Drue Johnson, Andy Chastain, Gabe Brogdon, Matthew Murphy, Dylan Chastain, and Chris Hart. Not pictured is Seagar Hunt. Great job folks!
would check cattle from the air. They used the plane to search for cattle that got loose from time to time.
Like his father, he went to the University of Georgia and received an Agricultural Engineering degree. He returned to the farm after college and was instrumental in bringing it through some hard years in the 1980s when cattlemen were turning away from the Hereford breed in favor of Angus genetics. He has also been a pilot with the Georgia Forestry Commission for 43 years and counting. When he and his wife Tammie had their son, his name was chosen with great design; Jason Wayne McCallum was born. Like the other JWMs, Jason Wayne McCallum has a passion for “White Faces”. He went to the University of Georgia and graduated in 2013 with an Animal Science degree. In addition to what Jason has going on at Hilltop Farms, he is part of the management team at SEGA Blueberry Processing in Douglas, Ga. Jason has been busy upgrading ever since he returned home. He has introduced genomic testing on all replacements, began extensive use of artificial insemination, and plans on introducing embryo transfer in the future. JW McCallum ¬is a Gold TPR breeder with the American Hereford Association. Today, JW McCallum has 52 registered Polled Hereford cows. They also run another 50 black baldie cows on the farm. Since the original 11 registered cows, the only animals introduced to the herd from outside the farm have been bulls.
40 of the 52 registered cows today trace back to Ruby Domino on their maternal side. Jason has a goal of reaching 400-500 registered Polled Hereford cows. The future looks bright at Hilltop Farms, and the passion lives on.
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Happy Summer JuniorS! Hopefully everyone has been staying as cool as possible! If you missed out on the Hereford Field Day in Sylvania, you missed out on an awesome time and a blessing! A HUGE THANK YOU shout out to Ray and Debbie Hicks and Kyle and Carole Knight for hosting this annual event and providing some yummy home cooked meals! At the closing of the Field Day, the announcement was made that Mr. Ray and Mrs. Debbie would be retiring as the GJHA Advisors after more than 30 years of service. (WOW!!) Personally, I was impacted and inspired by both of them and know that there were countless other lives touched by them! We have discussed it over the last year and I have decided to try and fill those tremendously large shoes left by the Hicks and take over as the Junior Advisor. To help this organization bloom and flourish, I’m asking for your help. Please begin thinking about some of the following: 1) What are some activities you would like to see/participate in? 2) What are some ways we can improve? 3) How can we increase our active membership? 4) Junior National deadlines have changed for many of the contests, what can we do to help you enter those contests, whether you take cattle or not? We will have a pizza party during the first weekend of the Georgia National Fair. Please be thinking about these things and bring your suggestions to this meeting! I look forward to serving you all in this capacity and hope that you will bring me any ideas you have! Finally, I will strive to always close my article with some food for thought, be it a Bible verse, a quote or just something positive. Here’s my FFT for this time: “God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” What have you felt called to do but have been holding back because you didn't feel qualified? If you wait until you're ready, you'll never be ready, so take that chance!
Until next time,
Shelly
Tommy Coley serves as the communication link between the American Hereford Association (AHA) and breeders in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Coley attends Hereford sales and events as well as assists breeders with marketing and genetic selection. He also helps educate members and commercial producers about AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities. He joined AHA and Hereford World staff February 1, 2011.
P.O. Box 014059Kansas City, MO 64101816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931www.hereford.org
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SePTemBer 1Entry Deadline for Georgia National Fair
SePTemBer 14Gwinnett County Fair – Lawrenceville, Georgia
OCTOBer 1Entry Deadline for Steers for State Show
OCTOBer 5-8Georgia National Fair Junior Livestock Show
Perry, Georgia
OCTOBer 12-15Georgia National Fair Invitational Cattle Show
Perry, Georgia
nOVemBer 1Entry Deadline for Heifers for State Show
deCemBer 16Elbert County Cattle Show – Elberton, Georgia
President:dalton Green
Vice President:sarah Grace Hunter
secretary:Gracie drue Johnson
directors:rebekah rameyHannah roberts
case Wilsontyler Hunter
elizabeth sandersHeath sanders
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The Georgia Hereford Field Day got off to a great start this year with Senior Showmanship. This year’s Champion was Drew Willingham, with Dalton Green being named Reserve Champion. Also pictured is Judge Adam Verner, from Smithville, Georgia. Field Day was held June 23 and 24, 2017 at the Screven County Agricultural Center in Sylvania, Georgia.
Winning Intermediate Showmanship at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day this year was Clay Parker, with Sarah Grace Hunter being Reserve Champion.
On June 23 and 24, 2017 Kyle, Carole, and Beau Knight, along with Ray and Debbie Hicks of Sandbriar Farms, hosted the Georgia Hereford Field Day at the Screven County Agricultural Arena, in Sylvania, Georgia. It brought 20 Hereford junior exhibitors and their families from all over the state together to Sylvania to show their Hereford cattle, compete in various contests, and just have fun! On Friday, juniors turned in their posters and photos for judging, juniors and adults took the Beef Quiz, and competed in a Judging Contest, which featured heifers and bulls from Mead Cattle Enterprise and CES Polled Herefords/Predestin Cattle. Following the actual judging, Kyle Gillooly discussed the classes for the audience, and gave the official placings. Afterwards, Kyle and Carole Knight fed the masses yummy brisket, with green beans, broccoli salad, and what Diana Kate described as “amazing macaroni and cheese. The meal was completed with Carole’s delicious banana pudding, and all kinds of other desserts furnished by the Georgia Hereford Women. After supper, the juniors held their annual meeting and re-elected Dalton Green as their President, with Sarah Grace Hunter serving as their new Vice-President. Gracie Drue Johnson will continue to serve as Secretary. Directors include Rebekah Ramey, Hannah Roberts, Case Wilson, Tyler Hunter, Elizabeth Sanders, and Heath Sanders. Also that night, the Illustrated Speech Contest was held. We had a very busy day! Bright and early Saturday morning, junior exhibitors showed their skills in Showmanship. Judge Adam Verner, from Smithville, Georgia, put them through their paces to find Clay Parker, from Hahira, as the Overall Champion Showman. He received the Richard Poss Memorial Trophy and the John Wesley Rakestraw Memorial Scholarship. Congrats!!! This year we were privileged to witness Adult Showmanship. There were numerous competitors nominated to demonstrate their showmanship skills to Judge Verner. Proceeds from this went to the Southeastern Regional Junior Hereford Show of 2018, being hosted by Georgia next year. Rising to the top was Debra Gibbons, with Paul McQuaig coming in 2nd. The Chin-up award went to Kristen Joseph. Good fun was had by all! The Cuteness Award went to the Ultra PeeWee Showmen Conner McQuaig, Diana Kate Gillooly, and Beau Knight. They certainly showed Judge Verner that they had what it takes to show their heifers, too, even though they ranged in age from 1 year to 4 years of age. This class was too close to call, with all
of them going home with a 1st place. Juniors next presented Judge Verner with their best Cow/Calf Pairs, Bred & Owned Bulls, Steers, and their Heifers projects. Following the naming of the Grand and Reserve Champion Heifers and the Grand and Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifers, everyone enjoyed a wonderful lunch, which included hamburgers and hot dogs. Our many thanks goes to the Sandbriar Farms Family for making this event really special. The show and contest results from Field Day follow:PeeWee Showmanship Champion – Grant GilloolyPeeWee Showmanship reserve Champion – Gracie WoodwardJunior Showmanship Champion – Elizabeth SandersIntermediate Showmanship Champion – Clay ParkerIntermediate Showmanship reserve Champion – Sarah Grace
HunterSenior Showmanship Champion – Drew WillinghamSenior Showmanship reserve Champion – Dalton GreenOverall Showmanship Champion – Clay ParkerChampion Cow/Calf Pair – Cody Hardinreserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Hardy EdwardsChampion Bred & Owned Bull – Cody Hardinreserve Champion Bred & Owned Bull – Hardy EdwardsChampion Steer – Hannah Roberts
HeIfer SHOWClass 1 – 1st Cody Hardin (B/O 1st)Class 2 – 1st Cody Hardin (B/O 1st), 2nd Hannah Roberts (B/O 2nd)Class 3 – 1st Tyler Hunter, 2nd Kari Dylong (B/O 1st ), 3rd Gabe
BrogdonClass 4 – 1st Hardy Edwards, 2nd Cody Hardin Class 5 – 1st Clay Parker, 2nd Grant Gillooly, 3rd Hardy Edwards
(B/O 1st), 4th Duncan PattonClass 6 – 1st Kelly Weathersbee, 2nd Gabe Brogdon (B/O 1st),
3rd Gracie Woodwarddivision I Champion – Hardy Edwards, Class 4division I reserve Champion – Cody Hardin, Class 4Class 7 – 1st Kari Dylong (B/O 1st) Class 8 – 1st Grant GilloolyClass 9 – 1st Cody Hardin (B/O 1st) division II Champion – Grant Gillooly, Class 8division II reserve Champion – Cody Hardin, Class 9 (B/O)
Georgia Hereford field dayJune 23-24, 2017
Screven County Agricultural Arena • Sylvania, Georgia
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Greetings from Northwest Georgia everyone! I hope that y’all have all had a great summer so far. Overall I would say those of us in agriculture have had a much better summer season than last. Last year this time some of us in the state were already feeding hay because of the drought. This year, in north Georgiaat least, we are thankful for the adequate rain we have received. As Junior Hereford producers we have had a lot going on this far. Debbie and Ray Hicks hosted a fantastic field day in Sylvania, Georgia; we were represented very well at SoutheasternRegionals in Alabama and at Junior Nationals in Kentucky. I wouldlike to congratulate everyone who attended these events and thank you for representing our state so well. I am honored to again be serving as your president of the Georgia Junior Hereford Association. I had a very good experience earlier this summer that I would like to share. I was very honored and blessed to be named a 2017 Presidential Scholars by the United States Department of Education. This honor afforded me a trip to Washington DC on June 18-20. The reason that I am sharing this with you is because it reminded me of how important is for us, as Hereford cattle producers and agriculturalists, to share our story to the public. When I arrived to Washington I soon was introduced to 160 other students receiving the same honor as I was. Most of these other students, I learned, were going to be attending Yale, Harvard, or Princeton universities in the fall. Most of them very smart with intent to receive law degrees. Here I was a Georgia boy with a passion for agriculture and leadership. Needless to say I sort of felt outnumbered at first. It wasn’t long that I began conversation with these other students, being the talkative person that I am. When asked what
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GJHA President’s Address:never Pass Up a Chance to Tell your Story
I did my answer was, “I am involved in agriculture in many different ways but mainly I am a beef cattle producer”. The other students seemed to be fascinated with that answer and soon began asking questions. From that point forward I had the opportunity to educate others on everything from “the producer’s opinion on certain Ag policy issues,” “Genetically Modified Organisms,” “animal welfare,” and everything in between. It occurred to me that these supposedly well educated peoplehave no clue whatsoever about anything agriculturally related. Agriculture touches their lives every single day as consumersthrough meals they eat, clothes they wear, and many other aspectsof life. Yet they have no clue. If these are going to be our next leaders in law and innovation and they are not educated aboutwhat touches their lives more than anything every single day, thenwe as producers need to more than ever step up to tell our story. As school is starting back, in a month or so for most of us, we will have many opportunities as Young Hereford Producers to tell our story, the truths of agriculture, and the importance of what we do on a daily basis. I would like to encourage each of you reading this article to tell your story, as a producer of our wonderful protein product and an agriculturalist, to everyone that you possibly can. This will in turn create educated consumers and less of a fight for us producers. I hope that each of you have a great start of the school year and a productive show season. Thank you for all that you do for our industry. I am blessed to be part of such a great AG family in this state and I hope that you all feel the same.
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Fall Pasture PointersBy Wayne Tankersley
Whenchoosingryegrassvarieties,farmersshouldconsiderthematuritydateofthespecificvariety.Maturity is important because it determines how long the plant remains vegetative. Once seedheads begin to develop, ryegrass forage quality quickly declines. Maturity dates among ryegrass varieties can vary by three weeks or more. Later maturing varieties like Pennington’s Passerel Plus extend the availability of high quality forage longer into the spring.
Using stockpiled fescue for late fall and early winter grazing is a proven method to reduce beef cattle wintering costs. To stockpile tall fescue, forage experts recommend that old seed heads and low quality summer growth be removed by clipping or close grazing in mid-August to early September. This stimulates new forage growth that is high in nutrient content. Depending on the location and weather conditions, 40-60 lbs. of nitrogen per acre should be applied in late August or early September to optimize fall growth of the fescue.
Infirstyearseededbermuda,latecuttingsofhay(6-8weeksbeforeakillingfrost)and/oroverseedingwinter annuals can weaken and potentially thin the stand. Once the bermuda is well established (2nd year and older stands), overseeding of winter annuals is acceptable.
When determining which winter annual to plant for supplemental grazing, consideration should be given to grazing period and length. Small grains like Pennington’s Wintergrazer 70 cereal rye are generally more cold tolerant than annual ryegrass, thus they produce more forage growth during the colder winter months. They also tend to mature and cease growth earlier than ryegrass in the spring. Ryegrass produces more total pounds of forage, but most of its production occurs during the late winter and spring months when temperatures moderate. Producers should consider animal numbers, feed amounts required and timing of feed needs when selecting which winter annual forage(s) to plant.
Small grain pastures may be limit grazed once the forage reaches 5-8" in height. To facilitate forage re-growth, do not graze below a 3 inch height.
While established stands of fescue and clover work well together in a stockpile forage system, do not attempt to fall establish a new stand of clover in stockpiled fescue. If clover is to be added to the pasture mix, it is best done by frost seeding it in late winter or early spring after the accumulated fescue forage has been consumed.
JulyandAugustaregoodmonthstocollectsoilsamplesfromfieldsslatedforfallforageplantingsandto apply lime, if needed. Applying lime 3-4 months ahead allows it to interact within the soil to change the pH before planting winter annual forages. If soil magnesium levels are low and lime is needed, producers should consider using magnesium rich dolomitic limestone.
Latefallisagoodtimetoapplyherbicidestopermanentpasturesandhayfieldstocontrolthistle,henbit,chickweed, buttercup and other winter annual weeds. Weeds are smaller at this time and generally easiertocontrol.ContactyourlocalAgExtensionofficeorfarmsupplydealerforherbicidesthatareeffective and labeled for your area. Observe the herbicide label for plant-back intervals for legumes.
(Wayne Tankersley works as a forage consultant for Pennington Seed, Inc.)
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Dear Hereford Ladies, What a great summer it has been with all the rain and fairly nice temperatures. God has truly been good to us farmers this year. First, I want to start by saying thank you to everybody who donated sweets for field
day. There was so many I couldn’t get around to all of them, but I know Carol and Debbie really appreciate everybody pitching in to help. Also, thanks to everybody for donating to the silent auction. This is always a great way to raise funds without much effort on our part. I want to personally thank all the adults for participating in the activities at field day, especially the adult showmanship. I thought it was really a lot of fun and it was a great way to
Georgia Hereford Women
Georgia Hereford Womenmembership form
July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
Name
Address
City,State, Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Farm NameDo you wish to be a member of the National Hereford Women? Yes NoGeorgia Hereford Women membership – $20.00 per yearnational Hereford Women membership – $20.00 per yearThe Georgia Hereford Women are involved in the following activities:• Award two $1,000 scholarships to college bound Georgia Junior Hereford
Association members per year.• Provide a tiara for the Georgia Hereford Queen.• Provide $500 to the Georgia Hereford Queen for expenses to the Junior
National Expo and the American Royal.• Pay entry fee of $100 for the Georgia Queen to participate in the National
Queen contest.• Provide a crown for National Hereford Queen.• Provide a belt buckle for Reserve Champion Heifer at Field Day.• Provide contest prize money for Georgia Juniors at Field Day.• Provide refreshments at Georgia Hereford Association events.We need you to be a part of our group! Please join and be an active member of a ladies organization that supports Georgia Junior Hereford members and the Georgia Hereford Association members. JOIn TOdAy!!!!! MAIl CHECK AND FORM TO: GEORGIA HEREFORD WOMEN P.O. BOx 128, MERSHON, GEORGIA 31551
show the juniors that we are not too old to compete with them. We raised $300.00 just off this one thing. This is a great way to get a start on raising funds for Southeastern Regional next year. I am really looking forward to the Southeastern Regional Show being in Perry next year. It is a great way to meet new friends and fellowship with old friends. Please go ahead and mark down the date of June 14-16 for next year on your calendar. We are going to need all the help we can get. Well time to run got, some heifers that need to be worked. Please send me your ideas, complaints or suggestions. Thanks, Angie McGinnis [email protected]
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President Vice President Secretary-TreasurerAngie McGinnis Rene Brogdon Diann Strickland2810 Macedonia Church Rd. 13519 Hwy. 112 P.O. Box 128Danielsville, GA 30461 Irwinton, GA 31042 Mershon, GA 31551706-795-2747 Home 478-290-1941 Home 912-647-5439 Home706-540-0404 Cell [email protected] 912-288-0024 [email protected] [email protected] – 2 years Director – 2 years Director – 2 yearsKim Colvin Debra Giddens Trina Ramey595 Lem Edwards Rd. 4985 Douglas Hwy. 8827 Hwy. 56 S.Winterville, GA 30683 Millwood, GA 31552 Midville, GA 30441706-742-2958 Home 912-282-5551 Cell 706-437-9463 Home [email protected] 706-871-7878 Cell [email protected] – 1 year Director – 1 year Director – 1 yearKim Dylong Cheri Johnson Kay McCurdy1140 Gum Creek Rd. 1039 Bazemore Dr. 1284 New Hope Rd.Oxford, GA 30054 Dexter, GA 31019 Chatsworth, GA 30705770-786-0586 Home 478-875-3065 Home 706-695-9634 Home404-403-3806 Cell 478-697-2081 Cell [email protected]@yahoo.com [email protected]
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Late Season Insect Control By Randy RoBeRts
We often find ourselves trying to control production robbing insects during the late summer months. Yes, late summer external parasites can plague our cattle. However, the insects I am referring to are the ones that like to feed on our pastures and hay fields. It is amazing how much “leaf” a few armyworms can eat in a short time. In late summer and into the fall months, our grasses will usually start to “slow” down. This normally occurs because the temperatures start to cool down and conditions become drier. September and October are usually our driest months. The combination of less moisture, cooler temps, and armyworms can be devastating. Producers need to start paying close attention to their
pastures and hay fieldsin August. We normallysee more problems after other host plants become less “appetizing.” In the south part of our state, one of the first signs of an insect problem is an invasion of Cattle Egrets. They come to pastures and hay fields to feed on the worms that have invaded. If you see a sudden invasion of these birds, you might want to check. Checks need to be made at multiple spots across the pasture or hay field. Checking only one or two spots could result in “hot spots” and not give a true representation of the whole field. When you check multiple spots over the entire field, you should consider treatment if you find an average of 3 or more, one-half inch or larger worms per square foot of area checked. In hay fields, a common misconception is that you can get rid of the army worms by cutting down the grass. However, these worms will normally continue to feed on the leaves even after the grass has been cut. You could easily end up with a field of stems. If you suspect that you have armyworms and enough worms that you need to treat, I suggest at that point you contact your County Extension Agent or some other ag professional with experience in the control of forage feeding insects.
Just a thought:Words are the blossoms, action is the fruit.
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fInAnCIAL rePOrTGeOrGIA HerefOrd WOmen
JULy 1, 2016 – JUne 22, 2017Checking Account Balance July 1, 2016 $ 1,539.06Income Deposited 7-01-2016 $ 110.00 7-14-2016 40.00 7-22-2016 20.00 8-01-2016 40.00 8-15-2016 60.00 8-19-2016 40.00 9-09-2016 40.00 11-02-2016 40.00 11-14-2016 80.00 4-03-2017 272.93 1-14-2016 1,000.00 6-06-2017 120.00 Total $ 1,862.93 $ 1,862.93 Total Income $ 3,401.99 expense Juniors (Field Day Prize Money) $ 500.00 GHA (Belt Buckle) 140.00 NHW (National Dues) 60.00 GHW (Checks) 22.50 Charlene Roberts (GHW 2016) 32.10 Scholarship (Kari Dylong) 1,000.00 Scholarship (Gabe Brogdon) 1,000.00 Total expense $ 2,725.60 $ 2,725.60 Account Balance 6-22-2017 $ 676.39
Savings Account xxxxx7773 $ 251.44 (Business Savings)Savings Account xxxxx2588 5,767.60 (Scholarship)Balance Savings/Scholarship $ 6,019.04 $ 6,019.04 6-22-2017
CD (Matures 12-09-17) $ 5,755.20CD (Matures 8-17-17) 3,937.26CD (Matures 9-02-17) 2,021.65 Balance Cd (Three Cds) $11,714.11 $11,714.11 6-22-2017
Total Checking, Savings, and Cds $18,409.54
The Georgia Hereford Women held their annual meeting on June 17, 2016, in Athens, Georgia. There were 11 members present. Angie McGinnis, president, called the meeting to order. Shelly McQuaig made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Rene Brogdon seconded the motion. Motion passed. The business savings account was discussed. No action was taken. Rene Brogdon made a motion to accept the minutes. Kim Long seconded. Motion passed. Updated By Laws were mailed to all current and prospective members on April 1, 2016. The following women were recommended for directors for two years: Directors for 2 years: Kim Dylong Cheri Johnson Shelly McQuaig Diann Strickland made the motion to accept the directors for two years. Charlene Roberts seconded the motion. Motion passed. Charlene Roberts made a motion to keep the officers the
minutes of the Georgia Hereford Women’s meetingAthens, Georgia • June 17, 2016
same for another year. Cheri Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed. Debra Giddens made a motion to list a minimum bid on Silent Auction bid sheets. Diann seconded. Motion passed. Charlene Roberts presented Angie McGinnis with the Georgia Hereford Woman of the Year plaque. Angie appointed Cheri Johnson to come up with two t-shirt designs. The membership will vote on the designs at the 2017 meeting. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Diann Strickland Secretary
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PERRY, GA – The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association honored many local cattlemen at its Cattlemen’s Ball on Friday, March 31, 2017, held as part of its 56th annual convention and trade show and the 20th annual Georgia Beef Expo in Perry, Ga. Bobby Brantley was born in 1939, the son of a lifetime farmer. Bobby began his career as a cattleman at the early age of eight, when he was given a heifer by his dad. From that time on he knew that he wanted to raise cattle. After selling off part of his commercial herd, in 1980 he purchased five registered polled Herefords. Bobby graduated from Tennille High School in 1957 on his 18th birthday. He was active in FFA and in 4-H throughout high school. He held offices in both clubs and won many blue ribbons for his livestock. He was secretary of his senior class and was voted “Most Dependable” by his class. In 1961 Bobby married Carolyn Sanders. They have two children, Debra and Chad. Bobby had been active in Georgia Cattlemen’s Association since the 1960s. He has been a guest speaker in the local civic clubs telling “city folk” about the cattle business and the local and state association. Bobby continues to manage his ranch, Double B Farms, near Tennille, Georgia. He invited interested adults and children to visit the farm and learn about the cattle industry first hand. Bobby spends time volunteering for other interests. He serves on the Washington County Farm Bureau board directors, the advisory board for the local FFA and extension. He has been the chapter president in Farm Bureau and he is currently president of the local cattlemen’s association, an office he has held for almost 10 years. During this time, the membership has grown from 40 members to more than 150 members. Bobby supported both beef checkoffs and worked in this area to get them passed. In 2014, he worked
to get the Governor of Georgia to be a guest speaker at the cattlemen’s meeting. He has served on the board of the Georgia Hereford Association, he has been a member of the Georgia Farm Bureau Beef Cattle Advisory Committee and he is a member of NCBA. He was named Washington Co. Conservationist of the Year in 2011. Bobby helped to raise $1,000 for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Building Fund in 2014. He has received the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Top Member Recruiter Award three times, signing up more than 160 members. He believes in membership in GCA and shares that message across the state. Bobby is a great example to others. He works with junior cattlemen, helping them with show heifers. His phone is always ringing with young cattlemen who need his help and advice on raising cattle. He advises them on purchases of bulls and cows, on planting grazing, on health and much more. Bobby promotes cattle farming and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association wherever he travels. He truly believes in the importance of educating the public about what farmers do for a living and helping young people and children know where their food comes from. Bobby is still selling bulls and cows and always makes sure his customers know about GCA and why they should be a member. Bobby was raised and still believes that a handshake between good people is as good as a legal document. It is our pleasure to induct Mr. Bobby Brantley from the Washington County Cattlemen’s Association into the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Fame. “Congratulations to Bobby Brantley on your achievements and thank you for your support of Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia's beef cattle industry,” says Kyle Gillooly, 2016-2017 GCA president.
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When the officers and directors of our association get together, the conversation usually centers around cows, calves, bulls, prices, and pastures. But we also talk about membership and how important it is. We know that there are a lot of “owners of Hereford genetics” across Georgia that are not members of our state association. My question is, “Why not?” Does it boil down to one thing: that we, who are members, have not made the effort to recruit them? I know that I have not done my part. Right now, I can think of at least six (6) producers in my county that are not members. The reason may be because I have not reached out to them. Some producers are only purchasing and using Hereford bulls in a crossbreeding program. The argument by them for not joining may be that they are not producing purebred Herefords. Many folks think our association is only for purebred breeders. I would say to those folks, “Maybe you are not in the purebred business, but the product you have to sell is going to be at least 50 percent Hereford genetics.” Sounds like their cattle have the potential to qualify as Certified Hereford Beef.
memBerSHIP… We need THem! Why do we need these producers/breeders? Well for one reason, there is what you can call “strength in numbers.” The more people you have united for a common cause, the easier it is to get your voice heard. Right now, we have a lot to offer to commercial producers. One thing being that if we know that they have Hereford sired calves, we can try to help them find purchasers for their cattle. I like the few stockyard owners that I personally know, but I am tired of the buyers at those sales “stealing” the few cattle that I sell with them. I urge you to get in touch with the producers in your area about joining. I am currently working on getting a list from Tommy Coley of all the owners of Hereford genetics in Georgia. These folks, especially the ones who plan to register Hereford cattle, have to join AHA. Once I have this list, I will gladly send you a copy. Then, we can get out there and start “beating the bushes.”
– Randy Roberts
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Georgia Hereford field day… (Continued from Page 5)
Judge Adam Verner is pictured with his PeeWee Showmanship winners – Grant Gillooly, Champion, and Gracie Woodward, Reserve Champion, at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day, held in Sylvania Georgia June 23 and 24.
Elizabeth Sanders demonstrated her Showmanship skills to Judge Adam Verner, from Smithville, Georgia, during the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day, and was named the Junior Showmanship Champion.
The Georgia Hereford Field Day loves to show off their Ultra PeeWee’s. Pictured is 4 year old Beau Knight telling Judge Verner all about the Hereford heifer he’s showing.
Conner McQuaig was Field Day’s younger exhibitor, at 1 year of age. He is assisted in Ultra PeeWee Showmanship by Drew Willingham.
Class 10 – 1st Tyler Hunter, 2nd Elizabeth Sanders, 3rd Heath Sanders
Class 11 – 1st Sarah Grace Hunter, 2nd Dalton Greendivision III Champion – Sarah Grace Hunter, Class 11division III reserve Champion – Tyler Hunter, Class 10
receiving the Jim and erma Hadden memorial Belt Buckle: Grand Champion Hereford Heifer – Grant Gillooly, Division II
receiving the Georgia Poll-ette Belt Buckle: reserve Grand Champion Hereford Heifer – Hardy Edwards, Division
receiving the J.e. Strickland memorial Belt Buckle: Bred & Owned Grand Champion Hereford Heifer – Hardy Edwards, Class 5
receiving the W. A. Leonard memorial Belt Buckle: Bred & Owned reserve Grand Champion Hereford Heifer – Cody Hardin, Class 2
COnTeSTSPOSTer COnTeST
Senior – 1st Sarah Grace Hunter PHOTOGrAPHy COnTeST
PW Division – 1st Meadow JosephIntermediate Division – 1st Sarah Grace Hunter, 2nd Tyler Hunter,
3rd Sarah Grace HunterSenior Division – 1st Kari Dylong, 2nd Hannah Roberts, 3rd Hannah
RobertsOverall Photo Winner – Sarah Grace Hunter
Beef QUIzPW Division – 1st Gracie Woodward, 2nd Meadow JosephJunior Division – 1st Elizabeth SandersIntermediate Division – 1st Heath Sanders, 2nd Duncan Patton,
3rd Clay ParkerSenior Division – 1st Hannah Roberts, 2nd Gabe Brogdon, 3rd
Kelly WeathersbeeAdult Division – Shelly McQuaig
ILLUSTrATed SPeeCHJunior Division – 1st Elizabeth SandersIntermediate Division – 1st Sarah Grace Hunter
CATTLe JUdGInGPeeWee – 1st Hardy Edwards, 2nd Grant Gillooly, 3rd Diana Kate
GilloolyJunior – 1st Peyton Johnson, 2nd Elizabeth Sanders, 3rd Jackson
WalkerIntermediate – 1st Sarah Grace Hunter, 2nd Heath Sanders, 3rd CWSenior – 1st Kelly Weathersbee, 2nd Gabe Brogdon, 3rd Hannah
Roberts1st Place Intermediate Team – Sarah Grace Hunter, Tyler Hunter,
and Heath SandersAdult Judging – 1st Rene Brogdon, 2nd Angie McGinnis, 3rd Clint
SandersThe Waunell Strickland Scholarship went to Hannah Roberts.The Judy Thomas Scholarship went to Dalton Green.Congratulations to Hannah Roberts, who will continue as the 2017
Georgia Hereford Queen for this year.
A ring full of adult showmen competed to raise money for the 2018 Southeastern Regional Junior Hereford Show, which will be sponsored by the Georgia Junior Hereford Association. Judge Adam Verner put them through their paces and found Debra Gibbons as his Champion.
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Congratulations to Hardy Edwards, who exhibited his Bred & Owned Hereford Bull to a Reserve Championship at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day, which was held June 23 & 24 in Sylvania, Georgia. Born December 1, 2016, his bull was sired by Perks 0003 Easy Money 4003.
Pictured is Cody Hardin, showing his Bred & Owned Champion Hereford Bull, BX Bedrock 0124 D4, at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day. His bull, a November 1, 2016 calf, was sired by RST Times a Wastin 0124. Also pictured is Judge Adam Verner, from Smithville, Georgia.
Grant Gillooly is pictured with his May 2, 2016 Hereford heifer, sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, after being named Grand Champion Hereford Heifer by Judge Adam Verner during the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day, held June 23 & 24 at the Screven County Agricultural Arena in Sylvania, Georgia.
Another excellent cow/calf pair was shown to a Reserve Championship by Hardy Edwards at the Georgia Hereford Field Day. His cow HME Aldies A15 ET, was born February 21, 2013, and sired by Remitall Online 122L. She is pictured with her bull calf, HME 4003 A15 Alton D50, a December 1, 2016 calf sired by Perks 0003 Easy Money 4003.
The Georgia Hereford Field Day gives Georgia Juniors a chance to show off their breeding programs from home. Here Cody Hardin is pictured with his Champion Cow/Calf pair. The cow is LPH Flava 105T 2404, a November 4, 2012 cow sired by JWR LPH P416 McCormick 105T. By her side is her January 9, 2017 heifer calf, BX Mattie Belle A25 E6, sired by R5 Small Town 10Y A25.
Congratulations to Hannah Roberts, who brought a super 630 pound Hereford Steer to the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day, and was named Champion Hereford Steer by Judge Adam Verner.
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At this year’s Field Day, Hardy Edwards was awarded the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Hereford Heifer for his September 11, 2016 heifer HME 4003 A10 Aldies D14, which was sired by Perks 0003 Easy Money 4003.
Cody Hardin’s December 22, 2016 Hereford heifer, BX Noel A25 D6 was named by Judge Adam Verner as the Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Hereford Heifer at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day.
Pictured is Hardy Edwards with his Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, BR Bryanna 6802 ET, an October 16, 2016 heifer sired by BR Copper 124Y, along with his proud parents, Kim and Hardy Edwards, and Judge Adam Verner, at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day, held in Sylvania, Georgia.
Congratulations to Clay Parker, for being named the Overall Showmanship Champion at the 2017 Georgia Hereford Field Day. Clay was the Intermediate Showmanship Champion, and had to compete against the PeeWee, Junior, and the Senior Champions to take this trophy, and will return to Field Day next year to defend his title. Great Job!
Our Juniors Need Our HelpBy Randy RoBeRts
Next June, our Georgia Junior Hereford Association is going to be the host state for the Southeastern Regional Junior Hereford Show. The show will be held at the Georgia Agri-Center at Perry. Hosting this show is an honor, but it is also expensive and will require a lot of work. Financial support is going to be needed along with a lot of volunteers. As the host state, we will be welcoming junior Hereford exhibitors from Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee. As the host for this show, it is our responsibility to provide a facility for the show. The fee for use of the Agri-Center is just one of the expenses that will have to be paid by our juniors. We are also responsible for providing meals to the exhibitors and their families on Friday night and Saturday at lunch. Snacks and beverages will also be made available. And, there is the expense of a judge for the show. Providing prize money for this show is also the responsibility of our juniors. They will also have to raise the money to pay for the class and championship awards.
As a Georgia Hereford breeder, your financial support of this show is an investment in the future of the Hereford industry. Many of these junior exhibitors will likely go on to be the next generation of Hereford breeders. For that reason, these kids need our support now. Donations made by you, by your farm, by your business are needed. We are not asking you to send your donation now, but we do need your pledge. Farms, agri-businesses (that you do business with), and individuals that help sponsor the show will be recognized during the show. Another way you can help is by signing up new members for the Georgia Hereford Association. The membership fees paid by new members between August 1, 2017 and June 1, 2018 will be earmarked as going to support the Southeastern Regional Junior Hereford Association. For more information about how you can help, contact either Shelly McQuaig, junior advisor, at 229-402-7232, [email protected], or one of the officers of the Georgia Hereford Association.
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GEORGIA HEREFORD ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIP FORM
Name
Phone Cell
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Farm Name (if appropriate)
Address (if different)
City, State, Zip
Types of membership:(Please check desired membership.)Registered Breeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 Commercial Breeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Georgia Hereford Women . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Junior Membership (Up to Age 21). . . . $ 5.00 Give birthdate of Junior Membership in the Georgia Hereford Association is on an annual basis, July 1 through June 30 each year. New members who join after March 31 each year will be credited with a full year’s membership plus the remaining time in the current year. Benefits in GHA membership include: (1) the opportunity to consign cattle to association consignment sales; (2) receiving information about shows and field days sponsored by GHA; (3) receiving a quarterly newsletter updating activity of GHA and its members; (4) having your Hereford operation listed in the GHA biennial directory at no additional cost; (5) entering cattle in GHA shows; and (6) supporting an organized effort to promote Hereford cattle. In addition, you will be able to make new friends and learn what others are doing by attending the various activities such as sales, shows and field day. GHA is a registered non-profit Georgia Corporation. A copy of the by-laws is available to anyone interested in joining the association. The association has been active since 1968. Two affiliated groups of GHA are the Georgia Hereford Women (the ladies support group) and the Georgia Junior Polled Hereford group.
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JeRRy MelTon, Farm Manager – 229-603-2208GEORGIA JuNIOR HEREFORD BOOSTER CluB
The club’s mission is to promote, mentor, and provide opportunities for Georgia’s Junior Hereford youth, future beef industry leaders. Shows, clinics, workshops, and fundraising, will provide experiences for our youth to learn the Hereford industry,
both show side and production side, and the beef business in general. Membership is annual, running from July 1 through June 30. New members who join after March 31
will be credited with a full year’s membership plus the remaining time in the current year. We encourage all adults interested in young people, especially Hereford youth parents, to become involved.Membership fee: $25; for existing GHA members and Georgia Hereford Women: $5
THAnK yOU rAy And deBBIe HICKS! I want to say “thank you” to Debbie and Ray Hicks for their 25 years of service to the junior Hereford exhibitors of our state. At the recent junior field day at Sylvania, their daughter Carol announced that Debbie and Ray were stepping aside as the advisors for the Georgia Junior Hereford Association. Over the time they led our kids, the young people that came through greatly benefitted from their devotion to them and to the Hereford breed. Ray and Debbie both led our juniors while they held down full-time jobs and were full-time parents to Carol. And now they are proud grandparents to a future showman in Carol’s son, Beau. As if they were not already busy enough, they also maintained a small herd of Polled Herefords. Again, THANK YOU to Ray and Debbie!
neW JUnIOr AdVISOrS It was also announced during the field day that the responsibility for our junior Hereford activities would now shift to Shelly and Paul McQuaig. Shelly (Patton) was a very active member of our junior association. Paul grew up showing cattle and is an accomplished fitter of show cattle. In taking over the leadership of our juniors, Shelly and Paul bring their own “junior,” Conner. He already has a start on producing his first show calf.
– Randy Roberts
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American Hereford Association Tommy Coley, eastern region field rep. Web Site: www.hereford.org E-mail: [email protected] Valley farm – Bill Sims E-mail: [email protected] farm – John Bailey E-mail: [email protected] B farm – Bobby Brantley E-mail: [email protected] – randy roberts E-mail: [email protected] Hereford Association Web Site: www.georgiahereford.com E-mail: [email protected] farms, Inc. – Jonny Harris & family Web Site: www.greenviewfarms.net E-mail: [email protected] Hicks Web Site: www.sandbriarfarms.com E-mail: [email protected] Herefords – Hardy edwards Web Site: www.hmeherefords.com E-mail: [email protected] farm – Bud Hill Web Site: www.hillvuefarm.com E-mail: [email protected] Polled Herefords – Tommy Johnson E-mail: [email protected] farm – Jack Jones E-mail: [email protected] Polled Herefords – Sherman Leonard Web Site: www.lphfarm.com E-mail: [email protected] Cattle enterprises – Tommy mead Web Site: www.meadcattle.com E-mail: [email protected] mcCurdy E-mail: [email protected] farms – Terry moore Web Site: http://www.moorefarms.net E-mail: [email protected] farm – Bob neligan E-mail: [email protected] ridge farm – Billy martin E-mail: [email protected] Herefords E-mail: [email protected]
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Anyone wanting on this list should contact Bill Sims.
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• • • • • •If anyone has bulls or heifers for sale, they can contact Bill Sims. Next deadline is September 30, 2017.
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Sept. 4 . . . . . .Foundations for the Future ’17 Walker Hereford Farm Morrison, TN, 11 a.m. Central timeOct. 18-20 . . .Sunbelt Ag Expo Spence Field, Moultrie, GAOct. 23 . . . . . .Hill Vue Farm Angus and Hereford Production Sale Blairsville, GA, 1 p.m.Nov. 10 . . . . . .White Hawk Ranch/Barnes Herefords Bull & Female Sale Cedartown, GA
Always… the very best The late Conrad Purdy said many years ago, “I always consigned the very best I had and tried to top the sale because that brings serious attention to my program. Doing that would be advertising worth many times the cost of the consignments.”
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