Cow Country News - July 2014

Cow Country NewsCattlemen’s Association

July 2014

Ky Cattlemen’s Assoc.176 Pasadena DriveLexington, KY 40503

Issue Highlights

New Lab Construction to Begin in the Fall - pg. 19

Tips to Protect Your Cattle and Property - pg. 21

What Do You Do With Your Dead Animals? - pg. 28

Fulfilling a Kentucky Need - MultiGen - pg. 32

2 Cow Country News, July 2014, A publication of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association

PROPERTY LOCATION: From the intersection of KY-876/Barnes Mill Road and I-75 (Exit 87) on the south side of Richmond, travel west on KY-876/Barnes Mill Road 6 miles to the property. Address: 2285 Barnes Mill Rd., Richmond, KY 40475

TRACT DESCRIPTIONS:TRACT 1: 144± acres with frontage on Barnes Mill Road. Mixture of tillable land, pasture land and wooded acreage. Rural water and natural gas available. Diversifi ed property including vineyard acreage, tillable farm land, pasture and scenic woodland acreage. This tract also features a small pond, several outbuildings plus previous site of restaurant and gift shop (destroyed by fi re in 2009) and a single story brick home surrounded by trees nestled at the foot of a large hillside pasture. Another 2 story country home is located at the top of the hill with scenic panoramic views. Investigate the potential this tract off ers for a rural country estate. TRACT 2: 256± ACRES with the immaculate restaurant facility (built in 2010), 60’x100’ winery, large reception building and restroom facility, several large barns and vineyards and large 2-story country home. The restaurant facility includes the Arctic walk-in cooler and freezer and oven hoods. The woodland acreage and nice bottom ground are bordered on the north by a small creek and on the south by Barnes Mill Road. This tract includes 3 ponds plus frontage on Silver Creek which is a fl owing year-round creek. Potential for livestock/horse enterprise plus excellent recreational/hunting area.

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16th Annual East KY Replacement Bred Heifer Sale

Sponsored By the East Kentucky Beef Cattle Council Lee City Stockyards

1:00 p.m. Sat. • September 20, 2014 • Viewing at Noon

Approximately 120 Head Consigned to the SaleCommercial and Registered Heifers Some will be sold in lots of 2 and 3

• Heifers were A.I. bred to the Select Sires Angus bull: FORWORD 6025 7AN366• Black Angus clean up bulls were used with heifer acceptable CE scores

• All heifers had to meet or exceed 160 sq. cm. pelvic area• Pelvic Area was age adjusted to one year of age on all heifers

• All heifers have data available on intra-muscular fat • Heifers were assembled in October 2013 and have remained together and

developed under the guidelines from Dr. Les Anderson, UK Extension Beef Specialist• All sale heifers are source-verifi ed and farm-raised

Guaranteed bred for 60 days aft er the sale Free delivery for purchases of 10 or more up to 200 miles.

Health records, sire information and heifer information will be provided in a sale catalog. Catalog will be available on sale day.

Charles May Perry Co. Extension Offi ce

(606) 436-2044

Larry ClayD & D Ranch

(606) 438-9914

For more information Contact:

Sale can be viewed at www.cattleusa.comHeifer data can be viewed at http://ces.ca.uky.edu/perry. Click on Ag & Natural Resource

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

“Farmers doing business with farmers.”

Call for more information Craig Taylor - 859-771-0146 � Sara Evans - 859-987-9945

Paris Stockyards

859-987-1977

Selling every Thursday at 9 AM Receiving cattle all day Wednesday

July 10th 9:30AM CPH Sale

December 2nd 6:00PM CPH Sale

COLUMNISTS7 Steve Downs, Market Continues Up8 James Comer, Have You Changed Your Water Best

Management Practices10 Dave Maples, Master Settlement Agreement Fully

Restored11 Baxter Black, Don’t Forget the Cowboy and the Horse18 Garry Lacefield, Should Hay Be Cut in the Morning or

Afternoon20 Melissa Hart, Losing the Triple Crown54 Roy Burris, Beef Bash 2014

FEATURE STORIES19 New Lab Construction to Begin in the Fall21 Tips to Protect Your Cattle and Property24 Predictable Profitability26 Tobacco Agreement Will Restore 2014 Agriculture,

Early Childhood, Health Care Budget Cuts28 What Will You Do With Your Dead Animals32 Fulfilling a Kentucky Need - MultiGen45 CPH Report49 Hall Hired as Summer Communications Intern

12 National News13 State News14 County News 22-23 Economic & Policy Update30-31 NRCS - Conservation, Cattle and You34 Young Producer’s Council36-37 Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association38-39 Kentucky Beef Council40-41 Kentucky Beef Network42-43 Membership 51 News Releases51 Market Report52 Calendar of Events 53 Classifi ed Section: - Classified ads - Advertisers Index

On the cover: Photo taken by Karen Taylor, Wind Crest Farm, Leitchfield, KY


Beef Promotion and Research ProgramPrivate Treaty Sales Checkoff Investment Form

Provided for in the Beef Promotion and Research Order Section 1260.172, paragraph (2) assessments: Any producer marketing the cattle of that producer’s own production in the form of beef or beef products to consumers, either directly or through retail or whole-

sale outlets, or for export purposes, shall remit to a qualified state beef council or to the Board an assessment on such cattle at the rate of one dollar ($1) per head of cattle or the equivalent thereof.

Date________________Sellers Name_________________ Buyers Name_______________________Address______________________ Address____________________________City/State/Zip________________ City/State/Zip_______________________Seller Signature_____________ Buyers Signature___________________

Both the seller and the buyer have the responsibility to have the $1 per head assessment collected and remitted to the qualified state beef council. This form is designed for the seller to use in private treaty sales.

Total Number of Cattle Sold_________ X $1 per head=$_____________Date of Sale_____________________________________________________ State of Person remitting assessment Seller_______ Buyer_________State of Origin of Cattle__________________________________________ Brand Inspection Number (if Applicable)__________________________

Send Form & Remittance to: Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, 176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY 40503

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.8 hour per response, including the time for re-viewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and

completing and reviewing the form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Dept. of Agriculture, Clearance Officer, STOP 7602, 1400

Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, 20250-7602. When replying refer to the OMB Number (OMB #0581-0152) and Form Number in your letter. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond

to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and martial or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities

who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office of Communications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD). To file a complaint, write to the Secretary of

Agriculture, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250 or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

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KCA 2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT Steve Downs830 Arthur Mattingly RdLebanon, KY 40033(270) 865-2611

PRESIDENT ELECT Gary Woodall619 McReynolds Rd.Quality, KY 42256270-725-0819

VICE PRESIDENT David Lemaster1859 Irvine RoadWinchester, KY 40391(859) 749-0258

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 2014 Leadership

SECRETARY/TREASURER Ken Adams90 East Horseshoe Ave.Upton, KY 42784(270) 734-1443

KCA PAST PRESIDENT Don Reynolds1405 Jonesville Mill Rd.,Magnolia, KY 42757(270) 528-5239

KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Tim White3660 Military PikeLexington KY 40513(859) 223-0326

KBC CHAIRMAN Chuck Crutcher 4364 Berrytown RdRineyville, KY 40162(270) 877-0239

KBN CHAIRMAN Bobby Foree2440 Eminence Road, Eminence, KY 40019(502) 845-4947

KCA Regional Directors:

KCA’s Past Presidents:

176 Pasadena Drive,Lexington, KY 40503 Phone 859/278-0899 Fax 859/260-2060

Web Site: www.kycattle.org or kybeef.com E-Mail: [email protected]

IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE KENTUCKY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION.The publisher reserves the right to refuse publication of any material which he feels is unsuitable for the

publication. Although the highest journalistic ethics will be maintained, the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association

limits its responsibilities for any errors, inaccuracies or misprints in advertising or editorial copy. Advertisers

and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed, and also assume

responsibility for any claims arising from such advertisements made against the publisher.

Cow Country News

KCA STAFF

* Denotes member of Executive committee

Volume 27 Issue 7

REGION 1*Steve Dunning, Vice President, 270-498-8180

Bobby Shilts, 270-547-6470Daniel Hayden, 270-570-2815Richard Russellburg, 502-233-4285Jeff Pettit, 270-884-5305Greg Whitson, 270-725-5906Lonnie Epley, 270-726-0844Chris Milam, 270-726-1803Lanny Boyd, 270-889-9682Jim Gilles, 270-929-5370

REGION 2*Ryan Miller, Vice President, 859-779-5461

Jerry Gaddie, 270-325-3703Dr. Kenneth Green, 270-879-0229Mike Highbaugh, 270-735-3184Andy Bishop, 502-275-6177 Wayne Pedigo, 270-670-9238Laura Cooper-Green, 270-230-3463Mike Elmore, 270-678-2494Marty Lile, 270-202-3282Bob Gerring, 270-427-2007Marion Crutcher, 270-877-5709Tony Reynolds, 270-528-6142Mitchel Logsdon, 270-524-0266Kelly Flanders, 270-528-6272Casey Shaff, 270-392-0852

REGION 3*Bobby Foree, Vice President, 502-845-4947

Chris McBurney, 502-741-7088

REGION 3 continuedIrvin Kupper, 502-633-6858Kevin Perkins, 502-269-7189Paul Redmon, 859-749-7788Chris Browning, 502-268-9181John Brent Smith, 502-541-7237Rondal Dawson, 502-829-5489James Lyons, 859-361-1222

REGION 4*Chris Cooper, Vice President, 859-200-7711

John Middleton, 859-623-1682Mike Stokley, 859-771-9195Doug Marshall, 859-885-3919Harold Rice, 606-652-4605Randy Warner, 859-771-5280Clay Wills, 859-749-8248Ron Ray, 859-858-4326Jeremy Jones, 859-749-2233John Tudor, 859-624-3834

REGION 5*Dave Rings, Vice President, 270-866-5535

Tim Shepherd, 859-265-7804C. Mike Spalding, 270-699-6587Gary Ford, 270-402-2194Larry Clay, 606-438-9914Bonnie Rings, 270-585-3500Joe Goggin, 859-238-9437 Adam Chunglo, 859-613-2985Phillip Reese, 606-787-1629

Cary King, 859-734-2173

Executive Vice President Dave MaplesStaff Accountant Kelly TuckerDirector of Kentucky Beef Network Becky ThompsonKBN Program Coordinator Brandy GravesKBN Industry Coordinator Dan MillerKBC Director of MarketingAlison Smith

KBC Director of Consumer AffairsCaitlin SwartzMembership Coordinator Nikki WhitakerCommunication Manager Leanna McGuirePublication Coordinator Carey BrownNational Advertising Sales Livestock Advertising Network, Debby Nichols, 859/321-8770

1972-73 Jere Caldwell - Boyle

1974-77 Smith T. Powell* - Lincoln

1978-79 Larry Lovell - Union

1980-82 John Masters* - Mason

1983-85 Seldon Hail - Laurel

1986-87 Bob Vickery - Wayne

1988 Glenn Mackie - Bourbon

1989 Dale Lovell - Muhlenberg

1990 Steve Henshaw - Union

1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson

1992 Glen Massengale* - Wayne

1993 Dell King - Christian

1994 Kenneth Lowe - Warren

1995 Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe

1996 Harvey Mitchell - Mercer

1997 Jim Naive - Spencer

1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan

1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren

2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine

2001 Larry Clay - Perry

2002 Jack Kimbrough - Shelby

2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden

2004 Paul Napier - Lincoln

2005 Eddie Young - Washington

2006 Greg Ritter* - Barren

2007 Don Pemberton - Christian

2008 Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison

2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian

2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby

2011 Greg Robey - Mercer

2012 Mike Bach - Bath

2013 Don Reynolds - Hart

*(Deceased)


Hoo-wee, what about those cattle prices! Just a few short months ago we were getting all excited over $2

calves, and now , we are seeing $3/lb four weight calves coming right off the cow. I keep hearing that there is no way the buyers can make money on those calves, but I remem-ber they were saying the same thing when those same buyers were paying $2 to $2.25/lb for calves this spring. I had a neighbor tell me about selling a load of finished cattle last month and he said he doubled his previous profit margin record with that sale. Yes indeed, we as cattlemen are in record setting territory, with each week’s market topping the previous week’s. How high can they go? I hear lots of opinions, but as always, no one knows where the market will top , or how far the other way it may go when it breaks. Our markets always seem to swing like a pendu-lum, over-shooting a reasonable high level, and then over compensating with a more than needed drop in prices, before settling in a “normal” range. Volatility is the new normal for most ag markets with hedge fund money managers and futures speculators playing a huge role in our day to day market activity. I hope you have some cattle to sale soon, so you can enjoy receiving these great prices! I saw a report last week that stated that the US cattle herd had shrunk another 2% in 2013, leaving us with the lowest number of cattle since 1951. With the current record high prices for feeders, we are also seeing replacement cows and bred heifers selling for premium prices. Our Central KY Premier Heifer Sale was held back on June 7th and had a sale average of $2348 per head on 143 heifers. The sale is a joint effort of Marion, Washington and Nelson County cattlemen to offer KY Department of Agriculture certified replacement heifers for the cattlemen of KY. The top pen of black baldie fall-calv-ing heifers brought $2700/head. I think

we are seeing the gradual build up in cattle numbers beginning to take hold now, further evidenced by the reduced number of heifers being sold as feeders, compared to steer and bull calf numbers. We all know that it is a slow climb to higher numbers when you realize that the heifer we save out to develop as a herd mamma cow, will have a 2 year wait before she has a saleable calf. My Daddy loves an occasional good meal of mutton or lamb, so for Father’s Day last month, I decided to go by Kroger and buy a leg of lamb. The plan was to prepare a fabulous meal of lamb, potatoes, onions , carrots, green beans, corn on the cob and hot biscuits and then invite my Uncle (who also loves mutton) and Aunt to join us for a post Father’s Day Feast. Only problem was Kroger did not have a leg of lamb in the store. The meat department manager said they only stocked it for special occasions, like Easter and Passover. He did tell me that he could or-der it from their warehouse, and if they had it, it could be shipped out the next day. Luckily, the warehouse did have it , so the lamb dinner went off as planned. Now hold on there Pardner!, you may be thinking. I’m sitting here reading COW Country News , and you are talking about eating lamb! What’s up with that? I remember that when I was a boy, we had a sizable sheep herd along with the cow herd. A series of dog attacks that ended in several dead sheep ,made us decide to get out of the sheep business. Back then, lots of people ate mutton regularly, and it was a fixture at most of the area’s Church Picnics. When was the last time you had a lamb or mutton dinner? If you are like most people, the thought of buying mutton or lamb never crosses your mind when you go to the grocery. Have you ever heard an ad that said,”Lamb, It’s What’s For Dinner”, or another that said, “Got Mutton?”. I can’t ever remember hearing any type of marketing for the sheep industry. My point is that with beef at record high prices in the stores, we urgently need to keep up our promotion and education efforts to keep beef on our consumer’s dinner plate. We do not want to become a luxury item that has to be specially ordered for a specific celebration. We need to promote the bejesus out of our end product ,and let the World know, “BEEF, It’s What’s For Dinner!”

As Angus Hall Of Fame owner, Tom Burks, would say, “Oh Happy Day!” We have surpassed last year’s membership number and still adding on members through July 31st. In order to finish with a bang, KCA is offering some new incentives for those still thinking of joining. Every KCA member will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Cabela’s gift card as well as any KCA member who also joins NCBA will be entered in a drawing for a pair of Stetson or Roper boots. On top of that, every county association that exceeds their member-ship total from 2013 will be entered into a drawing for a Neogen Cattle Working Equipment Package. SWEET! Some mighty nice prizes there for the winning, but you need to remember, just being a KCA member makes you a Winner! So glad to hear that the tobacco com-panies have released the Master Settlement

Agreement money that has been held back in litigation. It seems that KY cost-share pro-grams will once again be fully funded, rather than just the 42% of last year’s level that had been discussed. KY cattlemen have greatly benefitted from these programs that have in-cluded bull and heifer genetics improvements, cattle handling equipment, fencing, storage facilities, Master Cattleman classes and many

other offered opportu-nities. Be sure to apply when cost-share dollars become available. June was a hectic month for us farmers, with us being all about getting the crops out and the hay put up. Luckily, our 1 year old grand-daughter, Makayla Baby Dumpling, got a tractor for her birthday, as well as a John Deere cap, and has been helping us get our work caught up.

With help like this, you know, “Life Is Good Today!”

PRESIDENT’S THOUGHTS

Steve Downs

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As caretakers of our animals and stewards of the land and water, our responsibilities never end.

The most important factor in keeping our cattle healthy and growing is water.

It’s interesting how our perception of conservation has changed over time. We grew up with cows running and drinking in the creek or pond. We looked at that well-groomed creek bank with pride and considered it an outstanding management practice. Today, we encourage fencing the cattle off the streams to protect the water and allow the creek bank to grow up. This overgrown creek bank, once considered an eyesore, is now transformed into a buffer strip, limiting erosion and providing cover for wildlife. The watering station installed in the middle of the pasture with geo-fabric and rock limits mud and potential runoff while supplying cattle with clean, fresh, consistent water. The watering station serves as a hub for several pastures utilizing rotational grazing and maximizing forages.

As producers move from cow/calf production and venture into backgrounding calves, it is important to consider the location of weaning lots, feeding areas, and manure storage in relation to neighbors, to streams, and to areas prone to erosion. The management of high-traffic areas is critical for beef producers to maintain their high standard of farm resource stewardship. Agriculture needs to be proactive.

The Kentucky Division of Water recommends the following best

management practices for beef cattle farmers:

• Use fencing to keep animals away from woodlands and streams

• Install watering systems

• Practice rotational grazing

• Limit stream crossings and sinkhole access

• Use best management practices in high-traffic areas

• Manure recycling

• On-farm composting of dead animals

Kentucky does a great job of producing high-quality cattle in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. I attend field day after field day where these practices have been in place for years. The progress the Kentucky beef industry has achieved since the influx of the tobacco settlement funds has been amazing.

Recent high grain prices have served as an incentive to convert pasture or hay ground into crop ground. We believe some of this land may be too steep for growing grain but perfect for growing grass as forage production. We encourage you to consider this possibility when considering converting your farmland.

Agriculture is always changing and adapting. Managing nutrients is what we do, and keeping them on the farm is job No. 1. The one thing that does not change, and will never change, is our commitment to the animals, land and water. Conservation on the farm is not something new. It is a long-standing tradition.

James Comer

--------------Commissioner of Commissioner of

AgricultureAgriculture

Have You Changed Your Water Best Management Practices?

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®ZACTRAN is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2014 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. RUMIOTD1301-A (04/14)

1 Lechtenberg K, Daniels CS, Royer GC, et al. Field effi cacy study of gamithromycin for the control of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing the disease. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med. 2011;9(2):189-197.2 Siff erman RL, Wolff WA, Holste JE, et al. Field effi cacy evaluation of gamithromycin for treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at feedlots. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med. 2011;9(2):171-180.3 Van Donkersgoed J, Merrill JK. A comparison of tilmicosin to gamithromycin for on-arrival treatment of bovine respiratory disease in feeder steers. Bovine Practitioner. 2012;46(1):46-51.

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The big news for Kentucky Agriculture this month was the announcement by

Governor Beshear and Attorney General Conway that the 2014 Master Settlement Agreement pay-ment will be fully restored with a $57 million net gain for Kentucky from settling the MSA litigation.

“Our first priority with this money is to fully restore $42.5 million in 2014 budget cuts in areas like lung cancer research, county agriculture funds, and early childhood oral and mental health

assistance, while maintaining this level of funding in 2015,” Gov. Beshear said. “This agreement will ensure funding availability for future investments in these programs that continue to have a positive impact on the Commonwealth.”

“The settlement ends a long-running dispute and restores certainty to Kentucky ’s annual payments from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement,” Attorney General Conway said. “Under the terms of the settlement, we avoid the possibility of costly litigation and the potential loss of the entire annual MSA payment.”

Through the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund or KADF, Kentucky has invested more than $400 million in MSA funds for an array of county, regional and state projects designed to increase net

farm income and create sustainable new farm-based business enterprises. Since the inception of KADF in January 2001, Kentucky has funded more than 4,800 projects.

You can read the entire press release on page 26.

The day prior to this announcement the Senate and House Ag committee meeting was hosted by the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association at the Eden Shale Farm in Owen County. The meeting was held in the 100 year old tobacco barn on the farm. I think the committee enjoyed conducting business in this setting. The July meeting will be in a modern farm shop in Larue County. At least our legislatures are getting out and seeing Kentucky agriculture.

I also attended the Kentucky Board of Agriculture meeting at

the new Kentucky Department of Agriculture offices in Frankfort. I have attended these meetings for years and the attendees have changed over time. Most often no one attends outside of the board members but this meeting had more HSUS staff in attendance than there were Agriculture representations.

How high is the sky? There is little supply to handle the demand creating a perfect storm for high cattle prices. Whether you are looking for cows, stocker cattle or feedlot animals, they will be in short supply. As cow calf producers we better enjoy the prices while they last. In the end price acceptability will be decided by the consumer and how much they are willing to pay for beef and at what price. But let ’s enjoy the prices while we have them.

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Lots Totals Average Bulls 29 100,300 3,459Females 43 181,100 4,212Total 72 281,400 3,908

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history of the sale. In addition to the cattle 3 embryo

lots sold for $2,300 and 570 Straws of Semen sold for $4,841.50,

which added to a gross sale total of $288,251.50.

Buyers were registered from 9 states and cattle sold to Kentucky,

Indiana,Tennessee, South Dakota and Oklahoma.The price per lot ranged

from $1,300 to $10,500. The median price was $3,500. The top 10 lots

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Sometimes, when we go to our live-stock meetings and see all the tech-nology we forget about the cowboy

and the horse.The booths and presentations show

us injecting or collecting samples to determine breed traits, DNA, source verification, average daily gain, or to treat for parasites, disease, or to stimulate growth. It all looks so orderly as the healthy steer standing in the hydraulic chute smiles at the camera while the hired hand in a clean shirt demonstrates a procedure with music playing in the background. I will remind modern agriculture practitioners there are still places where a cowboy and a horse are an essential part of management. For example, feeder cattle on wheat grass or ranches where they still calve ‘outside’ or summer mountain pastures. These are examples where it is more expedient to treat the critter where you find it, rather than try and drive or haul them to a squeeze chute or trap two miles away.

If you have the luxury of a two-man crew, the method is obvious; head and heel them. But for the lone rider, his skills must be at a higher level. The beast; a cow with a wire around her foot or a steer with pink eye must be 1) caught 2) restrained 3) treated 4) released.

Depending on 1) the terrain, 2) the disposition of critter, and 3) its size, the job can be 1) hard or 2) harder! In real life, catching can mean the head, the horns, the heels, one hock, or the head and front leg together. Restraining the animal usually means putting them on

the ground. Since this lecture could take ten more pages, illustrated, I will discuss the case of a 300 lb bull calf that needs doctored or branded and cut. Regardless of the appendage you’ve roped, you can drag him slowly till he eventually lies down.

The next step is critical: Your horse must keep the rope tight while you dismount, ease to the calf, and tie at least 3 feet together with your piggin’ string. As you’re pulling back, keeping the rope tight, you throw a couple dallies around the saddle horn and top it with a half-hitch (or hooey). This holds the knot as long as the rope says tight to the calf. Then you toss the extra coils away from the action. Depending on how the calf is behaving, you wrap a loop of your rein around the tight rope and tie it back to the hanging rein. This keeps your horse’s head pointed at the calf.

Pounce on the calf. Assure yourself the correct side is up if you’re branding, then free him from the rope and horse. Now put the slip knot of your piggin’ string over the calf ’s down-side front leg. Slide your body back far enough to push both his hind legs forward with your thigh. Then arrange his two hind feet to cross over the attached front leg. Make three wraps around the three feet and pull them together tight! Then one more wrap and a hooey around the front leg and he is ready to be treated.

This description of our skilled cowboy making the perfect catch and tie-down holds true, unless, of course, your horse lets slack out of your line when he shouldn’t, gets tangled in the coils, the dally slips, you loop the piggin’ string over your wrist, the calf gets loose and runs under the horse’s belly who then deserts you three miles from the pickup and loses your rope somewhere along the way.

But don’t worry…that never happens…

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Don’t Forget the Cowboy and the Horse


NATIONAL NEWS

WASHINGTON, MAY 29, 2014

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its Outlook for U.S. Agricultural

Trade report. USDA projects that Fiscal Year 2014 agricultural exports will reach $149.5 billion, an esti-mated $6.9 billion higher than pre-vious estimates and, if realized, a new record for American agricultural exports. Today’s report indicates that the record growth is due not just to rising prices, which have driven export numbers in the past, but also to an increase in the volume of U.S. agri-cultural exports, which is projected to increase by 31 percent between Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014.

Last Fiscal Year, agricultural exports reached $140.9 billion and supported nearly one million jobs here at hom e. Fiscal Years 2009 to 2013 represent the strongest five

years in history for agricultural trade, with U.S. agricultural product exports totaling $619 billion over those five years.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on this report:

“American farmers and ranchers are on track for another year of record exports, which builds on the past five years of the strongest agricultural trade in our history. This report indicates that the volume of U.S. agricultural exports has increased, which demonstrates an increasing global appetite for high-quality, American-grown products.

“USDA will continue to focus its efforts on tapping into new markets for what is grown and made in rural America. Today, only one percent of U.S. companies export, and yet 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside the borders of

the United States, creating significant opportunities for U.S. food and agriculture. Thanks to resources in the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA is able to continue support for trade promotion and market expansion for U.S. agricultural products overseas—programs that return $35 in economic benefits for every dollar invested. In addition, the Administration’s Made in Rural America initiative, launched by President Obama at the 2014 Farm Bill signing, will further these efforts by helping rural businesses and leaders access federal resources to help them connect with new customers and markets abroad.

“Collectively, these efforts will ensure that America’s farmers and ranchers are well positioned to capitalize on emerging export markets and continue to drive economic growth in rural America.”

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports

Farm Bill Disaster Program Covers Vulture Losses

Producers that have suffered losses due to predatory attacks from pro-tected species such as Black Vultures

(or natural disasters such as lightning strikes) are eligible for monetary com-pensation for their losses. The Farm Bill Disaster Programs include a section for Livestock Indemnity Payments where producers that provide documentation of losses due to Black Vulture attacks from the time period of October 1 2011 till January 1 2015 to their local Farm Service Agency office are eligible for compensa-tion. Producers will be eligible for com-pensation for losses suffered after Jan. 1 2015 but the regulations change slightly.

Producers must establish that the losses are above their normal mortality rates and provide documentation for their losses such as vet records, a bill from a rendering truck, tax records, farm production records or farm inventory records. Cell phone or other pictures of the livestock are sug-gested. Payments are equal to 75% of the market value of the applicable livestock on the day before the death of the livestock as determined by the Secretary.

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value of the applicable livestock on the day

before the death of the livestock WASHINGTON (JUNE 17, 2014)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association appreciates the efforts of the Administration

on the announcement today that Hong Kong has fully reopened its market for U.S. beef. NCBA presi-dent, Bob McCan, a cattleman from Victoria, Texas says this is not only great news for cattlemen and women, but also a strong assurance that the interlocking safeguards put in place are working to build international market demand.

“As U.S. beef producers, we produce the best beef in the world,” said McCan. “The strong system of

interlocking safeguards and protocols our industry put in place over 10 years ago have assured consumers, both domestically and abroad, of the safety of our product.”

Under the new terms, Hong Kong will permit the import of the full range of U.S. beef and beef products, consistent with access prior to December 2003. The new terms become effective today. Previously, only deboned beef from all cattle and certain bone-in beef from cattle less than 30 months of age could be shipped from the U.S. to Hong Kong.

“Cattle producers had a major victory in Paris last year, when the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) upgraded our risk

status to negligible risk, the lowest risk standard, recognizing our strong commitment to beef safety,” said McCan. “And we applauded the USDA/APHIS in the finalization of the comprehensive BSE rule, which showed our trading partners and the world that we stand behind internationally-accepted science. This has brought the U.S. beef industry to the point now where we are exporting more than $6 billion of beef annually.”

In 2013, Hong Kong imported more than $823 million in U.S. beef and in the first four months of 2014 they have imported more than $307 million.

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STATE NEWS

BY KATIE PRATT

Eastern Kentucky livestock and forage producers who are inter-ested in learning about making

their pastures more profitable should consider attending the East Region Grazing Field Day.

The University of Kentucky Master Grazer Program field day will be Saturday, June 21 at the Morgan County Extension farm, rain or shine. Registration begins at 8 a.m. EDT. Presentations begin at 9 a.m.

Specialists and extension associates from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and county extension agents for agriculture and natural resources will lead the program. Topics will range from fence construction to understanding soil test results to identifying and treating

weeds in pastures.The program may fulfill the

educational requirements for County Agricultural Investment Program funding. Interested individuals should contact their county extension agent for agriculture and natural resources for details.

The field day will also include a free lunch and door prizes. The event will conclude at 3 p.m.

The farm is located just past the intersection of U.S. Route 460 and state Route 172 in West Liberty.

More information is available on the UK Master Grazer Program website at http://www2.ca.uky.edu/grazer/ or by contacting Cody Smith, UK Master Grazer coordinator at 859-257-7512. Producers can also contact the following county extension agents for agriculture and natural resources

for more information:

Morgan County: Sarah Fannin, 606-743-3292 or [email protected]

Wolfe County: Daniel Wilson, 606-668-3612 or [email protected]

Elliott County: Mary McCarty, 606-738-6400 or [email protected]

Menifee County: Courtney Jenkins, 606-768-2524 or [email protected]

Sponsors include the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability and various county extension district boards.

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LEXINGTON, KY, MAY 30, 2014

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the deadline for

landowners in select watersheds to receive assistance through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).

The watersheds approved for this initiative in Kentucky are the Lower Cumberland - Bennettstown Little River in Christian and Trigg Counties, Lower Kentucky - Clarks Run in Boyle County, and South Fork Licking - Headwaters Hinkston Creek in Montgomery and Bath Counties.

Eligible landowners will receive assistance under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for voluntarily installing conservation

systems that help avoid, trap and control run-off in these high-priority watersheds. These practices may include nutrient management, cover crops, conservation cropping systems, filter strips, and in some cases, edge-of-field water quality monitoring.

“This targeted approach provides a way to accelerate voluntary, private lands conservation investments to improve water quality and to focus water quality monitoring and assessment funds where they are most needed,” acting State Conservationist Tony Nott said. “When hundreds of farms take action in one area, one watershed, it can make a difference — it can stop an algae bloom downstream or keep bacteria from reaching a drinking water source.”

NRCS accepts applications for financial assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year. Contact your local NRCS office to see if you are located in a selected watershed. Applications for funding consideration during this fiscal year must be received by July 18, 2014.

“The collaborative goal is to ensure people and wildlife have clean, safe water,” said Nott. “Water quality improvement takes time, but by working together and leveraging our technical and financial assistance, we are better able to help farmers and ranchers take voluntary actions in improving water quality while maintaining or improving agricultural productivity.”

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The Breckinridge County Cattlemen’s Association held ‘A Taste of Beef ’ Tuesday, June 3 at

the Dinner Bell II in Irvington. Town Mayor and Dinner Bell II

owner, Inez Board, attended the event. Manager Joe Herm said hosting the event was a win-win.

Customers got a free sample of beef steak prepared by members of the Cattlemen’s Association as well as recipes.

“Breckinridge County is one of the top counties in the state for producing cattle,” said Cattlemen’s Chapter President, Bobby Bell.

“We’re just giving people the

opportunity to try a taste of beef,” he said. “May is actually ‘Beef Month’. We’re only a couple of days late.”

This is the second year that ‘A Taste of Beef ’ has taken place in Breckinridge County. Last year it was hosted by Little Dave’s in Hardinsburg.

“They started in big cities,” said Cattlemen’s member Bobby Shilts. “And they still take place in Louisville, Bowling Green, and Owensboro.”

Bobby Bell said that the event was also to inform people about the cattlemen’s association.

The Cattlemen’s association gives two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors every year.

Bell is still in his first year of Presidency but says the number of members already increased from 217 to

266. If the county reaches 300 members it will receive money from the state.

“We’re trying to become a lead county in the state,” said Bell.

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COUNTY NEWS

Roger White, President of the Grayson County Cattlemen’s Association, presented seniors, Emily Schrader and Isaac Logsdon each a $1500.00 scholarship at the Grayson County high school awards night. These scholarships are given to deserving high school Seniors who will be furthering their education in Agriculture related schooling. A big congratulations to Emily and Isaac.

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Breckinridge County Cattlemen’s had their first meeting with the new President, Bobby Bell, pre-

siding. A large crowd of 80+ attended a wonderful steak dinner, compliments of Merial. After dinner, the business meet-ing ensued where Elizabeth Hinton and Lily McFee were awarded $1,000 schol-arships. It was announced that Tiffany Tate won the Dustin Worthington award and this heifer will be presented at a later date.

Next on the agenda, was our sponsors and speakers for the evening, Katie Linhart and Brent Tolle with Merial. They talked to the members and guests about animal health, new vaccines and the proper way to administer vaccines. They focused on LONGRANGE and Ivomec and stressed the importance of how a good health program can increase the weight of your animals, putting more dollars per head in your pocket. Special thanks again to Merial for a great meal and a very good program.Breakfast

On a beautiful early Saturday

morning at the Breckinridge County Farmers Market and Education Building over 125 farmers took a break from the fields to enjoy a big breakfast in town. Farmers were served steak, eggs, biscuits, gravy and jellies compliments of a great group of sponsors.

Special guests included Jamie Guffy, Kentucky Poultry Federation Executive Vice President; Dave Maples, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President; and Don Reynolds, Past President of Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association.

Breckinridge County Extension Office and the Breckinridge County Cattlemen’s Association would like to thank everyone who helped to cook and serve.

Breckinridge County

Cattlemen Host ‘A Taste of Beef ’

Enjoying a taste of beef were, from left, 4th district magistrate Willis Bosley, BCCA president Bobby Bell; 5th district magistrate Sam Moore; Irvington Mayer Inez Board; and Breckinridge County Judge Executive Maurice Lucas.

Above: left to right, Katie Lin-hart and Brent Tolle with Merial, Jon Burk, DVM and Bobby Bell, President.Below: A great meal was served during the annual membership meeting.

Left: Bobby Bell, Don Reynolds, Bobby Shilts and Dave Maples take a break from the morning activities for a photo.


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The Larue County Cattlemen’s Association served 145 steak dinners at the Larue County Band Banquet held on May 6, 2014.

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FORAGES

Should Hay Be Cut In the Morning or Afternoon

Dr. Garry Lacefield

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Forage SpecialistForage Specialist

Magazine articles have reported research that shows alfalfa hay cut in the afternoon (PM cut-

ting) has higher sugars, greater palatabil-ity, and better animal performance than morning cut hay (AM cutting). The ini-tial research was conducted over 20 years ago by forage researchers and friends in Idaho. Additional research has been conducted in the east; however, every year I see magazine article and get many questions on this topic. Let’s examine the biological processes involved and evaluate it’s applicability to Kentucky.

THE PROCESS. Alfalfa, like all plants, are living (breathing) organisms. Many biological processes and reactions are occurring at all times during the life of the plant. Daily changes in physiological activities occur as a result of various environmental changes. The two most important processes in alfalfa are photosynthesis (food making) and respiration (food using). Photosynthesis and respiration are affected by many environmental conditions, especially light intensity and temperature.

In normal growing plants, photosynthesis exceeds respiration during the day resulting in the accumulation of sugar and starches. This process whereby photosynthesis exceeds respiration

is responsible for normal growth and development in alfalfa. Total Non-Structural Carbohydrates (TNC) (sugars and starches) accumulate in alfalfa during daylight hours and are highest during greatest light intensity usually in the afternoon. These accumulated carbohydrates are then respired at night causing a daily (diurnal) change in the plant (Figure 1).

IMPACT ON FORAGE QUALITY. Leaf to stem ratio, specific leaf weight and non-structural carbohydrates increase in the afternoon hours, decline at night, and are lowest in early morning. Total digestible nutrients are higher in afternoon cut hay. Acid detergent and neutral detergent fibers are lower in afternoon cut hay. Work in Idaho showed that cattle, sheep, and goats had a preference for and ate more afternoon vs. morning cut hay. Dairy cows ate 8% more of a TMR containing 40% PM over AM cut hay. Afternoon cut hay had from 10-30 units higher Relative Feed Value over morning cut. Grazing dairy cows under 24-h strip grazing management produced 8% more milk when the fence was moved at 4 p.m. vs. 6 a.m.

SOURCE: University of IdahoIMPLICATIONS FOR

KENTUCKY. There is a line in the movie Wizard of Oz where Dorothy reminds Toto “This isn’t Kansas Anymore.” The first consideration concerning the question at hand is that the initial research on AM-PM cutting has been done in Idaho with a few studies in California. Although the feeding trials were done in North Carolina, the

hay used in these feeding studies was produced in Idaho.

Cutting in the afternoon would capture the maximum amount of sugar in leaves and stems at that point in time. With the humidity and warm nights here in Kentucky, compared with dry, cool nights in Idaho, respiration

continues to burn sugars throughout the night so by morning, the difference between afternoon and morning cut would not be as much. The big factor would be the loss of almost a day in drying time. Just think of how important a few hours of good drying conditions are in Kentucky.

In general, we do not believe or recommend that we intentionally delay cutting from as early in the day as possible to late afternoon in most situations in Kentucky. Assuming that all the above research on quality and animal performance will work equally well in Kentucky as the west, under what conditions should we consider afternoon harvest?

Alfalfa haylage - This is the one situation where we believe cutting in the afternoon is justified. This was our recommendation before we learned of AM-PM cutting. Cutting alfalfa in the afternoon and putting it up as haylage the next day could result in optimizing quality and minimizing harvest losses.

Grazing - Interest and use of alfalfa as a grazing crop has increased dramatically over the past few years. Researchers have shown that moving dairy cows to a fresh paddock of alfalfa in the afternoon vs. morning resulted in an 8% increase in milk production. Realizing there are many factors influencing when we rotate cattle in a grazing program. Based on

the research to date, if all other factors are equal, then moving to a new paddock in the afternoon could be advantageous.

Ideal haymaking - There are some situations in Kentucky in certain years when we can cut alfalfa and bale the next day. Examples include July or August very hot days, low humidity, plenty of sunshine and a “hay drying” breeze. Under these conditions, we could take advantage of the afternoon cutting. One difference even during these conditions is the high night temperatures and respiration is directly correlated with temperature.

Research in Kentucky conducted by Dr. Mike Collins has confirmed our recommendation above. Observations, demonstrations, and research in several eastern states confirm our belief that the advantages offered in the west of PM cutting are not as applicable here in the humid east in most situations.

DATES TO REMEMBERJuly 17 Kentucky Forage & Grassland Council Field Day, Breckinridge County, KYSept. 22-27 Mountain Ag Week, UK Robinson Center, Jackson, KYSept. 25 Beef Bash, U.K. Research & Education Center, PrincetonOct. 23 15th Kentucky Grazing Conference, Western Kentucky University Expo Center, Bowling Green2015Jan. 11-12 American Forage & Grassland Conference, St. Louis, MOJan. 16-17 Forages at KCA (KCA Convention), Owensboro, KYFeb. 4-7 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, San Antonio, TX Feb. 26 35th “Anniversary” Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, Cave City

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In 2012, the BVC Project received funds from the Agricultural Development Fund for site acquisition and architectural plans. The design phase is nearly complete with construction planned to begin the

fall of 2014. The project is targeted for completion in mid-2016.

Architectural plans were developed following lengthy discussions with each of the laboratory sections. Each laboratory section spent many hours collaborating with the design team to ensure the spaces are exactly what is needed by the

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The Receiving area, Necropsy and unloading areas are more convenient for farmers, animal owners and veterinarians to drop off samples and for animals to be taken in. These areas are designed to maximize biosafety and biosecurity.

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The new BVC will have both large and small conference room area’s in which to host continuing education meetings and training programs. The conference rooms will be located in the public areas of the laboratory while the scientific areas of the building are less accessible for biosafety reasons. The new laboratory facility will be built to LEED Silver standards for energy savings and mitigating environmental impact.

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process of obtaining funding to support a new facility. Every organized agricultural group, including the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, in the state was an important collaborator. We are so grateful to each and every one of these groups for their support and encouragement. Without everyone’s cooperation, this plan would not have come to fruition, and we would not be looking forward to a new, modern facility. Th e Governor and the State Legislature recognized the importance of the BVC to the agriculture community in funding th e project.

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I’m as big a Chromie as the next guy…yes even after California Chrome lost the Belmont Stakes and one of his

owners, Steve Coburn, went on his sour grapes rant when his horse didn’t live up to the likes of Triple Crown winners Affirmed and Secretariat.

Coburn and his partner Perry Martin thought they had the horse that could do it all. The Cinderella story captured our attention and sold tickets to the Belmont and Preakness like never before. It was a great story of an inexpensive colt bred far from the Blue Grass hills of Kentucky. He was America’s horse and these were America’s horse owners. But now the

shine has worn off Chrome after Coburn called the other horse owners in the race, “cheaters” and “cowards” for not racing in all three races. Coburn contends that every horse that races in the Derby should have to race in the Preakness and the Belmont . He was frustrated that the other horses took those races off and with fresh legs came after Chrome looking to knock him off his winning pedestal.

But isn’t that what it’s all about? Going after the big guy? Except for Big Blue Nation, doesn’t everyone want to beat Kentucky in basketball? And except for those in the “Valley” doesn’t every team want to stop the roll of the Alabama Crimson Tide? Don’t those guys who walk into the championship class at the North American want to be tapped as the winner? Isn’t that what it’s all about?

Number one in any facet of life has a target. They should, and if you’re a true competitor you won’t shrink back from wearing the target, you should welcome the

fierce battle that awaits. I can feel for Coburn. He went from a

quiet life on the west coast to media in his face at every turn. While he seemed to bask in the limelight and was never at a loss for words, self-control seemed to elude him at the wrong moment. I think we’ve all had a cringing moment like this that we still regret to this day.

But what kept this whole scenario ‘real’ for me was during the interview while Coburn was going on and on about how Chrome was cheated, his wife kept tapping him on the back trying to get him to be quiet. She tried and he would brush her off. She would try again and he would still ignore her. Finally when he was all done with the interview he turned around and had a few words for her too and the argument ensued between mama and daddy Chrome.

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Cattle rustling can conjure up dif-ferent thoughts depending on who you are. Some imagine a

scene from an old western where ban-dana-wearing cowboys gather up a herd of cows and drive them to a distant and secret location. Others might think this is something from the past and doesn’t happen now. Unfortunately, cattle rus-tling is still a serious issue.

Recently, there have been increasing reports of cattle rustling across the country. It seems that when the economy gets tough, crime rates increase. Unfortunately, ranchers are not immune to crime. In many cases, those who live in the country are targeted because criminals know there are fewer people to watch for suspicious activity.

As a farm or ranch owner, you must

be observant to protect your property from those who would steal it from you. Here are a few tips to reduce the potential of becoming a victim of theft.

•

Permanently identify your cows. A cow that has some form of brand is not attractive to a potential thief. Make sure your brand is registered in the state or county your ranch is in and make sure that local law enforcement authorities know your brand.

• Don’t feed at the gate or in your pens. Don’t get your cows used to being

fed near the pasture gate or in the working pens. This only trains

the cows to come to a place where it is easier for a criminal to catch them.

• Lock your gates. Criminals are inherently lazy. If they have to work

very hard, they’ll move on to an easier target. Additionally, a locked gate will slow down a thief; they want to be able to move quickly into and out of an area. Don’t give out combinations or

keys to your locks.

•Don’t locate working pens near pasture entrances. I call these “thieving pens.” If your cows are accustomed to coming to a horn or siren and being fed in the working pens, you have made a thief ’s job much easier.

• Feed or check cows at different times of the day. Don’t get into a set pattern that will make it easy for a crook to know when you will be around. Make sure you have an accurate head count each time you go out.

• Be vigilant. If you see a suspicious vehicle on your county road that you have not seen before, take time to write down their license plate number. Or, better yet, stop and chat with the driver.

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Tips to Protect Your Cattle and Property

Contʼd on page 44


The Agricultural Economics Department publ i shes t he Economic and Policy Update towards the end of each month. Each issue features articles written by extension personnel within the department and other experts across the country. Topics will vary greatly but regularly include marketing, management, policy, natural resources, and rural development issues. If you would like to recieve this newsletter by email, please contact Kenny Burdine at [email protected].

You can also view current and past issues online at

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Edited by: Kevin Heidemann, Steve Isaacs, & Will Snell

ECONOMIC & POLICY UPDATE

BY WILL SNELL

USDA recently released county and state data from the 2012 Ag Census. Below are some

recent trends comparing the 2012 Census data with the 2007 and 2002 Census.

• Total Kentucky farms with tobacco acres -- 4,537, down from 8,113 farms in 2007 and 29,237 farms in 2002.

• Kentucky had 45% of the number of U.S. farms growing tobacco in 2012 (down from 50% from the 2007 Census). All tobacco states lost tobacco farms since 2007, except Pennsylvania with over 1,300 farms growing tobacco in 2012; 13% of the total and now the third largest number of tobacco farms by state following Kentucky and North Carolina.

• The average size of tobacco production in Kentucky was 19.4 acres in 2012, up from 10.8 acres in 2007.

• Only three Kentucky counties increased the number of farms growing tobacco in 2012 compared to 2007 -- Boyle (+5), Monroe (+2), and surprisingly Pike (from 0 to 1).

• Fourteen Kentucky counties had 100 or more farms growing tobacco in 2012, led by Green County with 152 farms, Hart County with 132 farms, and Christian County with 130 farms.

• Barren County lost the largest number of tobacco farms from 2007 to 2012, with a total of 115 farms exiting tobacco production.

• Christian County ranked as the #1 tobacco producing county for Kentucky in 2012 (with 11.4 million pounds), significantly above the second largest county, Shelby County (7.2 million pounds), followed by Calloway County (7.2 million pounds),

Todd County (5.8 million pounds), and Graves County (5.8 million pounds).

Source: U.S. Census of Agriculture

Tobacco Census Data for Kentucky


BY AMANDA JENKINS

Businesses, along with individuals, have experienced healthcare changes with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Small businesses with less than 50 full-time employees are exempt from offering healthcare

to their employees. A full-time employee (FTE) is someone employed on aver-age at least 30 hours of service per week. A combination of full and part time employees can be used to reach 50 FTE’s. The number of FTE’s and full-time equivalents for the current year is determined by counting them in the previous year.

Seasonal workers can trigger a business to become a large employer with more than 50 FTE’s; however, if the seasonal workers are employed less than 120 days the business is not considered a large employer. One item to note is that for a person who owns more than one entity, determining the number of FTE’s is an all-inclusive count of employees. For instance, if a person operates a farm with employees and another business, then they must add all employees together from both entities when determining the number employed.

A business with 50 or more full time employees and/or full time equivalents is subject to the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions, but the provisions do not go into effect until January 1, 2015. Under these provisions employers are required to offer affordable health care that provides a minimum level of coverage to their FTE’s and their dependents. Minimum level means the plan covers at least 60% of the total allowed cost of benefits that are expected to be incurred under the plan. An employer could be subject to an Employer Shared Responsibility payment if at least one FTE receives a premium tax credit for purchasing individual insurance on one of the Exchanges or Marketplaces.

There are options for small businesses/farmers to deduct 100% of their medical expenses not covered by insurance as a business expense under Section 105 of the Internal Revenue Code. TASC is one of the available administrative organizations to help make sure you are in compliance with new regulations concerning health care. They have options for farmers (AgriPlanNOW) and small business owners (BizPlanNOW). These options are only available to those with two or less employees. For those with three or more employees, Premium Reimbursement and FSA accounts are available under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. In the case of an audit, TASC will defend you and take any financial responsibility for penalties and interest resulting from the audit if all guidelines and procedures are followed correctly and your Plan is challenged by the IRS.

AgriPlanNOW:Whether a farmer is a sole proprietor, S- or C- corporation, partnership, or

LLC, they are eligible to participate. A family farmer who can reasonably hire his or her spouse in the business is eligible for employee benefits. The spouse becomes a W-2 wage earner (an expense to the business) and the family health insurance premiums and non-insured medical expenses become a deduction to the farm.

Premium Reimbursement and FSA:For farms with more than two employees, there are plans for employers

and employees to contribute tax-free dollars for individual health insurance or to assist in paying for qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Health care should be a concern for all of us. It would be beneficial for most to review their current situation and look at other available options.

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BY STEVE ISAACS

While “information age” is an overused and worn out phrase, it remains true that

farm business managers create, col-lect, and have access to more data than ever before. We may be more likely to look at a phone than the sky to see if rain is on the way.

However, the question remains, “how do managers use data, the things we measure, to make decisions to improve the business?” Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus, from Virginia Tech University travels about a quarter of a million miles a year delivering his insights on the business of American and global agriculture. In 2013 and 2014, Dr. Kohl surveyed participants at his conferences and workshops all around the country. He asked the farmer audiences to

indicate how their measurements are used in decision making by selecting one of the following responses:

• Obsessive about measures; used in planning and decision making

• Measure many things, but do not use to improve farm or in decision making

• Track just enough to get by, mainly for taxes and crop yields

Over 1,000 producers responded to Dr. Kohl’s query. The distribution of responses can be seen in Figure 1.

It’s alarming that 72% of producers who came to a conference or workshop to improve their

management abilities would admit they fail to use the data they already have that could potentially improve their operations. For a couple of decades now I’ve used the old adage “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This data may suggest that even if you can measure it, you may not be managing it.

Information is an input just like labor, fertilizer, feed, or seed; and the same economic rules apply. The value gained by the use of an input better be greater than its cost. Accurate measurements from within the business, on finances or production, can be the most valuable of inputs….if it’s used. It could also be one of the most costly and useless if it’s not used.

Survey results used with permission.

Use of Measurements by Producers

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JOHN FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANTA GERTRUDIS BREEDERS INTERNATIONAL, KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, APRIL 1, 2013

Santa Gertrudis females have long been known for their versatility and outstanding maternal traits.

The Santa Gertrudis F1 female is highly prized among commercial cattlemen and demand for these productive females often outpaces supply. Santa Gertrudis influenced females are quickly becom-ing the commercial females of choice across the United States. The versatil-ity of the Santa Gertrudis breed insures that it is a compatible and profitable cross with a wide variety of breeds and the results are a highly marketable feeder and an extremely valuable F1 replacement female. Commercial cat-tlemen understand today’s volatile busi-ness environment demands females that

are productive for an extended period, females that wean a heavy healthy calf in the most challenging of environmental conditions, and females flexible enough to fit into a wide variety of breeding schemes from the Bluegrass of Kentucky to the rugged and arid Southwest. Santa Gertrudis influenced females fit the bill and cattlemen that infuse Santa Gertrudis genetics into their programs quickly find that they have made a prof-itable and sound business decision.

The breed’s efficiency as feeders and outstanding carcass traits highlight the fact that Santa Gertrudis cattle are competitive and profitable in every sector of the industry. The recently concluded National Steer Feedout emphasizes the fact that Santa Gertrudis are efficient feeders that produce high quality lean carcasses. Over 1,000 head of purebred Santa Gertrudis steer were tested in the feeding trial, the average daily

gain was an extremely acceptable 3.49 pounds and the average Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (tenderness) measurement of 6.25 pounds was well under the 7 pounds considered tender, proof that the final product is consumer pleasing. A Texas A&M University Ranch to Rail feeding trial, found that purebred Santa Gertrudis steers had a net profit of $100.87 per head, compared to minus $50.29 for 1,334 steers representing other breeds and crosses.

The level of predictability offered by Santa Gertrudis is second to none,

capable of providing cattlemen the information needed to make profitable selection decisions. Santa Gertrudis is the only American Breed offering the reliability of Genomic Enhanced EPDs (DNA verified) enabling

cattlemen to make sound profitable selection decisions, identifying animals that will perform in the most challenging of environmental conditions. Santa Gertrudis’ genetic evaluation utilizes genotypes collected from the breed’s leading sires and thousands of phenotypes and scan records collected over a 25 year period resulting in one of the industry’s most predicable genetic evaluations. Profitable-Predicable-Productive, Santa Gertrudis genetics give cattlemen more than meets the eye.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2014)

Governor Steve Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a victory not

only for Kentucky farmers, but also for critical health care and early childhood services funded by the 1998 tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).

As a result of the agreement between Kentucky and tobacco manufacturers prompted by an adverse ruling in the 2003 MSA arbitration proceeding, the state has settled 10 years of disputed claims and litigation, starting with 2003 payments and running through 2012.

The settlement relieves the state from the financial and administrative burden of litigating disputes over events that occurred

a decade ago, and provides a framework for evaluating the parties’ obligations going forward. It also ensures that Kentucky will

continue receiving its MSA payments. With this agreement, Kentucky joins 22 other states that have elected to settle Non-

Participating Manufacturer MSA disputes.Under the agreement announced

today, Kentucky receives $110.4 million

in disputed and related payments and will avoid a long and expensive legal battle. Combined with the $48.3 million in payments already received this fiscal year, the total MSA payments for FY14 total is $158.7 million, which is $67.9 million more than budgeted for FY14.

However, estimated receipts for FY15 are $26.6 million less than budgeted, and FY16 are $15.9 million more. Overall, Kentucky stands to receive $57.2 million more in MSA payments over the next three years than budgeted.

“Our first priority with this money is to fully restore $42.5 million in 2014 budget cuts in areas like lung cancer

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“The settlement ends a long-running dispute and restores certainty to Kentucky’s annual payments from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement,” Attorney General Conway said. “Under the terms of the settlement, we avoid the possibility of costly litigation and the potential loss of the entire annual MSA payment.”

Through the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund or KADF, Kentucky has invested more than $400 million in MSA funds for an array of county, regional and state projects designed to increase net farm income and create sustainable new farm-based business enterprises. Since the inception of KADF in January 2001, Kentucky has funded more than 4,800 projects.

The MSA is the result of an agreement between 52 states and territories and the major tobacco companies worth approximately $229 billion.

Under the terms of the parties’ agreement, the participating tobacco manufacturers make annual payments to the state. States have monitoring obligations to ensure that any manufacturers that are not signatories to the agreement do not circumvent the laws requiring escrow payments to the states.

If a state fails to adequately fulfill its monitoring obligations, then its payment from the participating manufacturers is reduced. The states and the participating manufacturers must arbitrate their disputes under the MSA for each year covered by the MSA.

Arbitrations for 2003 only concluded in 2013. The arbitration panel found that Kentucky had not met its enforcement obligations in 2003 under the MSA, resulting in the lower 2014 MSA payment that led to the $42.5 million budget reduction.

“The MSA has been an important part of Kentucky’s agricultural growth over the last several years; farmers and farm advocates across this state can testify to the importance of the MSA and the KADF programs it supports,” said Roger Thomas, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy. “While Kentucky strongly believes that we made a good case for our diligence in 2003, the arbitration panel ruled otherwise.

The decision highlights the unpredictable nature of the arbitration process, which will be conducted by a different panel and under different procedures for each succeeding year. This settlement provides Kentucky with certainty and fiscal stability in these vital areas for the foreseeable future.”

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BY DR. MICHELLE ARNOLD, DVM-RUMINANT EXTENSION VETERINARIAN, UK

One of the challenges asso-ciated with the disposal of animal carcasses includes

protection of environmental, animal, and public health against potential microbiological threats. An animal carcass is composed of material that may contain viruses, bacteria, pro-tozoa, parasites, prions, toxins, drug residues, and other chemicals. All of these materials need to be reduced to safe amounts, eliminated or somehow contained to minimize their poten-tial hazard. There are many different attitudes among producers when it comes to disposal of a dead animal. Some producers very quickly address

the problem using an accepted dis-posal method while others may drag the carcass to the nearest sinkhole, ditch or wooded area and leave it for scavengers to remove piece by piece. Recently, a representative of the KY Department of Agriculture (KDA) contacted me regarding the following issue:

“We at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) are tasked with enforcing proper disposal of carcasses. This is addressed in KRS 257.160. The agricultural arena does a poor job of disposing of dead animals but many times they are not aware of the requirements. The non-agricultural population is now seeing the carcasses and remains and reporting to KDA. We have to investigate and fine offenders.”

This difference in attitudes among livestock producers regarding carcass disposal is often a source of conflict between neighboring farms due to issues such as contamination of surface water, the possibility of exposing healthy cattle to an infectious organism, and drawing undesirable wildlife (coyotes, black vultures ) to the area. While these issues are important in the agricultural sector, there is now a growing suburban population that views improper disposal as a human health hazard. We are all too familiar with the sight and overwhelming smell of a rotting carcass on a blazing hot summer day. The non-agricultural community is unlikely to tolerate the stench or the sight of a decomposing animal and will take action to stop it from occurring near their home or

neighborhood or along their drive home. Producers have six different choices for disposal according to the law: 1) incineration, 2) boiling, 3) burial, 4) rendering, 5) disposal in an approved landfill, and 6) composting. Regardless of the method chosen, it is important to realize this must be done within 48 hours of when the carcass of domestic livestock, poultry or fish is found unless it is kept in cold storage. The Cooperative Extension Service publication ID-167 entitled “On-Farm Disposal of Animal Mortalities” is available at the local cooperative extension office or on the web at http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id167/id167.pdf and provides guidance to the producer for handling animal mortalities according to KY law. Statute KRS 257.160 (effective

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June 25, 2009) describes the various acceptable methods of disposal of domestic livestock, poultry, and fish as follows:

(a) Complete incineration of the entire carcass and all of its parts and products;

(b) Boiling the carcass and all of its parts and products in water or heating it with steam at a temperature above boiling, continuously for two (2) hours or more;

(c) Burying the carcass and all of its parts and products in the earth

At a place which is never covered with the overflow of ponds or streams and which is not less than one hundred (100) feet distant from any watercourse, sinkhole, well, spring, public highway, residence, or stable.

The carcass shall be placed in an opening in the earth at least four (4) feet deep,

The abdominal and thoracic cavities opened wide their entire length with a sharp instrument,

The entire carcass covered with two (2) inches of quicklime and at least three (3) feet of earth.

(d) Removal of the carcass by a duly-licensed rendering establishment;

(e) Deposition of the carcass in a contained landfill approved pursuant to KRS Chapter 224;

(f ) Composting of the carcass in a facility according to the board’s administrative regulations and approved in accordance with KRS Chapter 224.

Composting can provide animal producers with a convenient method for disposing of animal mortalities and also provide a valuable soil amendment. In addition, the finished compost can be stockpiled and

reused to compost other mortalities. The interest in the use of on-farm composting for the disposal of animal by-products and carcasses is growing because the practice is relatively simple, effective, environmentally sound, and economic. It uses materials and equipment that are often available or readily accessible on farms. Composting is a largely aerobic process in which naturally present microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and others) convert (or digest) organic material into stable humus. However, it must be done correctly to minimize the potential spread of diseases, odors, and liquids. Guidelines established by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service publication “On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities: ID-166” are available on the web at http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id166/id166.pdf or may be obtained from the local cooperative extension office. According to KY regulations,

all composting facilities must be constructed to meet the guidelines set forth in the UK publication ID-166 and must meet the requirements of the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan. In addition, reasonable and cost-effective efforts must be taken to prevent odor, insects, and pests and be inaccessible to scavengers, livestock, and live poultry.

Regardless of the method chosen for carcass disposal, it is imperative to get it done quickly because decomposition occurs rapidly in hot summer weather and will inevitably get someone’s attention who may report it to authorities. The KDA has the authority to investigate and fine producers who do not dispose of livestock promptly and correctly. Effective and safe on-farm disposal of dead animals decreases the potential for environmental contamination and disease spread from the biological hazards contained within animal carcasses.

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@NRCS_KY On the web at www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov Kentucky Conserva� on Partnership

Cooperative Effort to Protect Kentucky’s Water Resources from Nutrient and Pathogen Pollution Originating from Manure and Fertilizer ApplicationsBY TIBOR HORVATH NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, USDA – NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, KY, [email protected] 859-224-7413

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) along with the Kentucky Division

of Conservation and the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is helping Kentucky growers develop and implement a Nutrient Management Plan that can greatly reduce the nutrient runoff and leaching to surface and ground water from field applications of animal manure and fertilizers and the same time improve the farm’s profitability.What is the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act?

The Kentucky General Assembly passed the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act in 1994 (KRS. 224.71-100 through 224.71-140). The goal of the act is to protect surface and groundwater resources from pollution as a result of

agriculture and silviculture (forestry) activities.Whom does the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act affect?

The Agriculture Water Quality Act requires all landowners with 10 or more acres used for agriculture or silviculture operations to develop and implement a water quality plan based on guidance from the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan. It is the sole responsibility of each landowner to develop, implement and revise when needed, a water quality plan for their individual operations.

To develop your Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan online, go to the following website:

http://www.bae.uky.edu/awqpt/The Nutrient Management Plan

portion of the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan will assess the current nutrient levels in all crop fields through soil sampling and based on the planned crops nutrient need will develop a manure and fertilizer spreading schedule to match the nutrient needs of the subsequent crop. The three most important macro nutrients

are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). When animal manure is used as fertilizer, the manure also needs to be tested for available N, P and K to determine the needed manure application per acre to match the crops nutrient requirements.

Using only animal manure as fertilizer creates a challenge because the N, P and K content of the manure usually does not match the crop’s nutrient needs. In most cases, if the manure application is planned to match the crop’s Nitrogen need, then the Phosphorus and Potassium will be over applied, causing P and K buildup in the soils. For this reason, the Kentucky Ag Water Quality Authority established soil-Phosphorus level thresholds to prevent

Phosphorus over applications and the risk for surface water pollution by Phosphorus runoff from crop fields (Table 1).

Phosphorus runoff causes major water quality degradation in lakes and rivers, including the Mississippi river and the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia problem. Phosphorus runoff is also related to nutrients such as Nitrogen that could be originating from crop field runoffs.

The right nutrient application timing and the right application method also can reduce nutrient pollution.

Nitrate leaching to ground water is also a great concern that can present a serious threat to our public water supply. The NRCS is using a Nitrogen Index Tool that can assess the risk of Nitrate leaching based on the field’s soil type, the crops grown, and the fertilizer materials used, and can be utilized to choose different crops or nutrient sources to alleviate the Nitrate leaching rate to the ground water.

The NRCS is offering financial assistance to producers to hire a Technical Service Provider (TSP) to develop a Nutrient Management Plan that will address all water quality concerns related to nutrient applications.

If the Nutrient Management Plan is completed, the producers can seek financial assistance for the implementation of the plan through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program of NRCS.

Please visit your local NRCS field office for further information and for any technical or financial assistance related to water or soil quality to improve our environment and to enhance your farming operation: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app

Soil Phosphorus level <400 lbs./acre Manure can be applied based on the Nitrogen need of the crop

Soil Phosphorus level is between

401 - 600 lbs./acre

Manure can be applied based on the Phosphorus need of the crop

Soil Phosphorus level is between

601 - 800 lbs./acre

Manure can be applied based on half of the Phosphorus need of the crop

Soil Phosphorus level > 801 No manure or Phosphorus fertilizer application allowed.

Table 1. Soil test Phosphorus level thresholds and Phosphorus application limitations.


BY CHRISTY MORGAN, ACTING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Jonathan Gaskin grew up farming with his parents who operated a beef cattle and grain crops farm

in Adair County. He started milking cows for his neighbor when he was 12 years old. The neighbor sold the farm when Jonathan was 18 but by that time Jonathan knew he wanted to have a dairy operation of his own.

Now he and his wife Jessica own the very farm where Jonathan started milking cows. He bought the farm in 2006 and he and Jessica started working together to start the dairy operation. They married in 2008 and started putting down roots on the 110 acre farm. “We started with 30 heifers and calved them one cow at a time,” Jonathan said.

As the herd grew, the Gaskins expanded the business with additional equipment, barns and land. With a growing herd, manure management became more challenging. The Natural Resources Conservation Service helped the Gaskin’s develop a nutrient management plan and through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, the couple received financial assistance to construct a manure stack pad.

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Waste Management for a Growing Herd of Dairy Cows

Jason MillerJason Miller has been serving the landown-

ers in Adair and Russell counties for 10 years. He’s been there long enough to get to know most of them but if you are newer to the area and have plans to improve the conservation efforts on your land, you’ll want to give Jason a call.

Jason is the district conservationist for NRCS and he and four conservation district employees

in Adair and Russell counties are ready to provide technical assistance that can help farmers and ranchers improve soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat - improving the environment and production agriculture at the same time.

Agriculture has always been a part of Jason’s life growing up on a farm where they raised and sold horses. Jason’s early employment was working on beef and tobacco farms so he had an opportunity to work with the local NRCS district conservationist. “I always admired the work he did,” Jason said. It was that interaction that inspired Jason to study Agriculture Animal Science at Morehead State University and start his career with NRCS.

Jason said the more prevalent practices in the area are related to beef oper-ations. “We provide assistance on fencing to exclude livestock from woods and installation of water facilities. Landowners are also interested in field borders for wildlife, forest stand improvement, and more recently cover crops to improve soil health,” he said.

The two counties also have nearly 9,000 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) where farmers receive a rental payment in exchange for removing environmentally sensitive land from production agriculture. The goal is to re-establish valuable land cover to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and improve wildlife habitat.

Jason and his wife Amanda have two sons; Tristan (8) and Samuel (5). They enjoy camping, horseback riding and cooking. Jason still enjoys farming and helping other landowners do the same. “Gaining the landowner’s trust and friendship is important to me and seeing the outcome of their conservation efforts is always rewarding,” he said.

To contact Jason, call 270-384-6628 or visit 965 Campbellsville Road in Columbia, Kentucky. For the Jamestown office call 270-343-3343 or visit 159 Ferco Way. Outside this area, visit http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs to find a USDA service center near you.

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Jonathan and his wife Jessica now own the farm he grew up

on. They would like to eventually increase their herd to 500-600

cows.


BY DANIELLE BEARD HAYDEN

Construction sounds fill the air of the MultiGen Reproduction Solutions headquarters as a crew

works to frame the newest expansion of the growing facility. In the three years MultiGen has been open, owner and founder, Stan Carnes says business has grown tremendously each year.

MultiGen — located in Stanford, Ky. — derives from Carnes vision to provide complete veterinary care for cattle. The name, he explains, is a play-on-words with “multiplying genetics,” and resounds the general theme of the business. While the business is still young, the ideas that fueled it have been a long time in the making.

“I grew up on a beef and tobacco farm in Madison County and always enjoyed the cattle side,” he says. “I wanted to be a veterinarian — do small animal work and farm on the side — but I was never quite satisfied with that, so I started a mixed animal practice 12 years ago here in Stanford, where my wife is from.”

Carnes, who graduated with his degree in veterinarian science from Auburn University, says he enjoyed the mixed practice, but the opportunity presented itself to go to work for a large beef farm as their embryo transfer specialist.

“That experience led me to start this business, which not only lets me use my veterinarian experience but allows me to specialize in cattle and production

agriculture as well,” he adds. The initial focus of MultiGen may be

reproduction, embryo transfer and semen collection, but the facility offers a variety of services to fulfill any potential need of dairy or beef cattle — commercial to the show ring.

“We try to provide a little bit of everything from reproductive ultrasound, preg checking and fetal sexing,” Carnes says. We do carcass ultrasound work for EPD’s in different breeds, ribeye marbling and transfer embryos for flushing, freezing and storage. We collect semen from bulls, process and freeze it in-house and perform routine veterinarian work for sick cattle as well as herd health and consultation.”

According to Carnes, the most rewarding part of MultiGen is working with the producers and getting to see their programs grow and succeed.

“When we get a new client we try to sit down with them, get an idea what their plan is and see what we can do to help them implement it in order to get them from where they are today to where they want to be in three years,” he explains.

Another part of his job that brings him joy, he says, is the IVF program.

“I like being able to house the donors and care for them like we can,” he explains. We get a lot of older, problem-type animals, that are having reproductive issues and it’s rewarding seeing those animals become productive again or to see embryos get produced.”

One such instance involved a

Jersey cow that was unable to maintain pregnancy and would repeatedly abort or mummify her fetus. MultiGen was able to work with her, biopsy her uterus, run a series of treatments that not only allowed her to calve again, but also got her back into the show ring and have continued success.

“On a separate scale, we have a Simmental cow that came to me as a virgin heifer eight years ago, probably my first client. The cow has lived with me longer than the owner. They have flushed that cow, last time I checked, 42 times and they’ve averaged over 20 embryos. The gentleman paid $1,800 for the cow and has grossed over $100,000, in revenue, from embryo sales, so that’s been a tremendous success for him,” he adds.

While MultiGen tries to stay within 200 miles in order to travel on-farm if needed, clients cover the entire state of

Kentucky and spill over into Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Carnes credits this to the lack of facilities like MultiGen in the area.

“There are a couple of embryo transfer facilities that house cattle, but there is no one else in the state that collects semen. When I first had this idea to house and collect bulls, I thought there was a need, but I never thought it would grow this fast ,” he admits.

While currently expanding just to fit their current demand, Carnes hopes in the future to continue to grow and expand in order to fit a broader set of cattle needs.

“We try to add services and procedures as we see a need or as farmers request them,” he says. “Th e cattle industry is strong, so if we can provide services to help people increase their profi t, then we are going to do our best to make it happen.”

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“Without NRCS we would not have been able to construct the stack pad,” Jonathan said. The dry manure from the stack pad is applied directly to the fields at rates calculated in the nutrient management plan. The pastures are getting just the right amount of nutrient needed for optimal growth.

The Gaskin’s would like to expand the herd to 500-600 cows. Managing the nutrients with a herd that size will become even more challenging but the Gaskins ready to do what it takes to grow their dairy operation.

Farming certainly keeps this young couple busy but they still make time to be active in their community in various civic groups. They are both members of the Adair County Farm Bureau Young Farmer program and were nominated for Outstanding Young Farm Family in 2013.

These first generation dairy farmers are experiencing the challenges of owning your own business, but they love farming and plan to continue to invest in their farm and in their community.

Updates on the farm would not have been possible without the help of NRCS.Contʼd from pg. 31

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BY DANIELLE BEARD HAYDEN

The fourth generation of a farming family in Hardinsburg, Ky., Evan

Tate is working to rejoin what was once his family’s.

“The farm we are at now was out of the family for about 60 years until I got it back five years ago,” Tate began.

Farming for him, is more than a family tradition, it’s what he has had planned for his life since the beginning.

“Bull was my first word, I started driving a tractor at age 4. Dad would say “keep it straight and don’t run over the help,”” he reflected. “I guess I’ve been in it ever since.”

Growing up on a cattle, hay and tobacco operation, Tate watched his parents juggle farming and in-town jobs, something Tate’s life has grown to reflect. While earning his masters in animal science with an emphasis in reproductive physiology from Western Kentucky University, Tate taught general animal science, reproduction and general education courses at Western, after college he returned to Hardinsburg and managed a 250 cow/calf operation before receiving a job offer with a cattle marketing firm.

“I was there for three years, before I took another management position in western Kentucky, but when it didn’t pan out, I came back home and farmed for a year before ending up in my current position as a pharmaceutical rep with IMMVAC,” he explained.

Throughout all job changes, assisting his parents with their farm, and working towards establishing his own has been the constant. However, like anyone balancing two worlds, certain ideologies have to be altered.

“I have a funky calving season that is geared around my old job when I was

here a lot in November, December and January, but now with my current job I’m gone from November until the first of April.” Tate explained.

While he admitted there are struggles with balancing his job and farming, his current ‘in-town’ job allows some aspects to be easier.

“I travel the eastern part of the US, some weeks I’m here, some I’m not, but it’s nice that when my customers are in the field baling hay, I get to be home in the field baling hay as well,” he added.

According to Tate’s wife, Samantha, having his family close to look after the farm and check calves as needed is very beneficial.

“His dad is phenomenal to help us when Evan is gone,” she said. “If I see something wrong, all I have to do is pick up the phone and it is taken care of.”

On their farm, Tate and his wife raise hay, cattle …and now kids. They welcomed their daughter, Collins, into

the world this past October. Having the opportunity to raise Collins on a farm where she can run 15 to 20 acres in any direction without reaching neighbors is a lifestyle Tate is proud to provide.

“Probably one of the coolest things is that I get to teach my daughter why grass grows. Knowing why God put grass on this Earth is not something many kids get to learn,” he added.

To those currently in school working to pursue a career in agriculture, Tate advised to take the information presented in class and from media and try to make a real world understanding of it. He explained a lot of what is taught in the classroom is the idea.

“When I first got out of school, not only had I been there to learn, I had been there to teach. So when I came back and tried to apply it there was a huge disconnect. It took some trial and error to figure out how to take the best practices and form them into the best

business,” he added.Samantha stressed the importance of

remembering to keep it all in perspective.“How much land you have doesn’t

make you any better than anyone else, it could all be taken away tomorrow, that’s what we’re trying to live by,” she said. “Especially as a young married couple with a baby, a farm and him working outside the home; you really have to work hard to put your faith first, then your family and keep in mind that this can be taken any minute, but your faith can’t.”

Despite growing up in rural Kentucky, Samantha did not come from a farming family, she explained, farming has been an adjustment and a constant learning opportunity.

“I’m coming to love it, because it’s his passion, his dream, it’s what he always wanted to do, and he finally has the opportunity and he’s good at it,” she concluded.

YPC Member Spotlight: Evan Tate Evan & Samantha Tate work hard to balance their farm work,

off-farm job and beginning a family with daughter Collins.



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BY LESLIE CRAIG

School is out and summer is finally here. I for one am happy to be finished with high

school and I am looking forward to attending classes in college this fall. But there is a lot of things that I have going on before I open that new chapter of my life just like most of the readers of this article, I am sure.

A few things to think about during the hot summer months are

livestock health and comfort. It is my belief that happy cows make more money for their owners so I try to keep my cows as happy as possible. Here are a few of the things I have learned and implemented into my program. First, hopefully most of you are finished with your spring breeding, and have already done your spring vaccinations. So from this point on most of us are trying to put up hay for the winter and in some cases raise other crops. But please

don’t forget about your cows while you are busy with other farming commitments.

If you need to move cows around during this hot summer weather try to do it very early in the mornings. Cows seem to be more agreeable during the mornings, just like humans they seem to get cranky when overheated. Also you should implement some sort of fly control program. There are many options available.

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Another important thing to watch for is pinkeye, and I was taught that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure so here are a couple of tips I have been taught. Try to keep your pastures clipped, fescue seeds can get into a cows eyes and cause it to run and be more vulnerable to infection. I realize that diesel fuel prices are high but in my opinion it is worth the expense to keep your cows healthy and it will make you more money in the long run. You should talk with your local feed store or mineral dealer for more information on this. And lastly one of the most important things you can do for your cows is make sure they always have a good supply of clean fresh water.

Now for you juniors that have

beef show calf projects. Please be very considerate of your calves when you are hauling t h e m around

t h i s summer for shows. Try not to leave them standing on the trailer for long lengths of time. I prefer to haul my

calves early in the mornings while it is cool. Upon arrival try to get them off the trailer as soon as possible and offer them a drink of water. They may not drink it but I always feel

better just knowing I offered them the chance.

I know by the time you are reading this most of the summer shows will be over but here are a couple of important dates you might find useful. The entry deadline for the Kentucky

state fair is July 10th. If you don’t have entry forms and you

would like to exhibit at this show then you should contact your local county extension office and they can help you. Also I would like to encourage juniors to attend the Junior Livestock Expo in Bowling

Green KY this is a weekend event that is both educational as well as fun. Activities begin on July 24th and ends with the stock shows on the 26th. This event is sponsored by the KDA and is held at the WKU farm.

Also don’t forget the 2014 KJCA/KDA Fall Classic will be held October 4-5, 2014 at the Logan County Ag Arena in Russellville, KY. Look for information online after July 1st at www.kycattle.org. This is a fun filled weekend with educational contests for the youth such as livestock judging, skillathon, ad design, team fitting and many more, along with showmanship and cattle show. Hope to see you there!

Have a fun and safe summer and I look forward to seeing all of you out there on the show circuit.

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During KBC’s 2014 Media Tour across Kentucky, Alison, Caitlin and former intern Hannah Greenwell, were featured on numerous television and radio stations having a total of over 34 appearances over two short weeks. Th e value for the airtime was estimated to be $58,692, which the team was able to acquire at no charge due to their great relationships with Kentucky media. Th e Holland Grill Giveaway inspired 368 new Facebook “Likes” and had a total of 677 entries. Th e winner of the Holland Vintage Grill was Annette Oliver of Scottsville, KY.


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2 beef Strip Steaks boneless,

cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons garlic-pepper seasoning

1 medium red onion, cut into

12 wedges

1 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise in half

1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano or thyme

Salt

1. Bring vinegar to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer about 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Set aside.

2. Press 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning evenly onto beef steaks.

3. Soak two 10-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread onion wedges onto skewers. Brush onions and cut sides of squash with oil; sprinkle with remaining teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning.

4. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange vegetables around steaks. Grill steaks, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium doneness (160°F), turning occasionally. Grill squash 8 to 12 minutes (7 to 11 minutes for gas) and onions 12 to 15 minutes (13 to 16 minutes for gas) or until tender, turning occasionally.

5. Remove onions from skewers; toss reduced vinegar, oregano and salt, as desired. Carve steaks into slices. Serve with onion mixture and squash; season steak and squash with salt, as desired.

Beef Strip Steaks with Grilled Balsamic Vegetables

Makes 4 Servings

EventsJuly

4 Independence Day- Celebrate with steak!

7 Dash and Dine, Fox 41 WDRB; Louisville

9 Sullivan University Beef Cook-off; Lexington

11 Kentucky Association of Agricultural Agents

Annual Meeting; Land Between the Lakes

11 Bath County Cattlemen’s Beef Cook-off;

Owingsville

12 Secrets of Bluegrass/Louisville Chefs taping;

Louisville

16 Kentucky Agri-Terrorism Workshop; Louisville

17 Texas Roadhouse Health Fair; Louisville

19 Campbell County Backroads Tour; Alexandria

19 Nelson County Ag Day; Bardstown

30 - NCBA Summer Conference

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DARRH BULLOCK, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BEEF EXTENSION SPECIALIST

The University of Kentucky Beef IRM committee and the Kentucky Beef Network have teamed up to

develop the Cattle Handling and Care Certification Program through funding provided by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. At the Kentucky Beef Industry Leadership Conference held in 2012 beef farmers identified “Improved Welfare of Cattle” as one of the primary areas of focus for the future. For moral, production and economic reasons, the practice of sound animal husbandry has always been a major emphasis of the beef industry, but the state’s leadership felt there is always room for improvement and felt a proactive approach to education in this area was necessary. We are now at the final stages of development and ready to launch this educational program.

Practices that compromise the

wellbeing of cattle are usually due to a lack of understanding and not malice, therefore, this educational program is being implemented to raise the awareness of practices that ensure the proper handling and welfare of cattle while keeping farmers safe and continue to supply healthy beef to consumers. An educational video, developed by the University of Kentucky with assistance from Morehead State University and additional footage provided by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is the cornerstone of the certification program. Local/area meetings will be conducted where participants will view the video and possibly obtain some local information on specific issues. Additional educational materials will be provided at the meeting such as a chuteside aid for quick reference of best management practice techniques and other educational materials related to cattle handling and care. After completing the educational

portion an exam will be given to assess comprehension of the material. Upon receiving a satisfactory grade on the exam participants will be recognized for their achievement by receiving a certificate suitable for framing and a metal barn sign designating them as Certified in Cattle Handling and Care.

Seventy county Agriculture and Natural Resource agents have completed training to facilitate meetings in their area; additional training will be conducted for those agents not able to participate earlier. An online course is currently not available, but we are considering this option for the future. The number of barn signs available is limited so make an effort to become certified at the earliest opportunity.

There are currently economic benefits to proper handling and care due to improved performance of the cattle. Compliance with basic cattle handling and welfare practices does not currently

lead to improved marketing opportunities, but this may change in the future. Several other meat species have seen incentives for proper care programs and beef will likely see similar opportunities in the future. It is important for the Kentucky beef industry to take a proactive approach and be positioned to take advantage of any potential value added opportunities.

For more information please contact your county Agriculture and Natural Resources agent or Dr. Darrh Bullock at the University of Kentucky – 859-257-7514

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Cattle Handling and Care Certification Program Set to Begin this Fall/Winter

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As you might have expected, the Eden Shale Farm has been a flurry of activity the past

couple of months. I love spring time in Kentucky but it sure doesn’t seem to last long, and now we find ourselves here in the heart of summer.

We have continued to have different groups of folks come to the farm for various reasons. We held our first Herd Health Day the end of May and had a good attendance as usual. The producers were very engaged and weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty chute side as we worked some of our stocker calves that day. A big thanks to Gold Standard Labs, Boehringer Ingelheim, Neogen,

McBurney Livestock Equipment, and the local vet Dr. Matt Parker for helping make this day a success.

Other groups that have visited the farm recently include Barenbrug & Caudill Seed Companies, and Dow AgroSciences brought the MFA (Missouri Farmers Association, which is equivalent to our Southern States) to the farm to train some of their store managers. We also had the opportunity to host the Senate & House Ag Committee meeting at the farm in June. We had over 70 people in attendance and the day was a huge success. I would like to thank Representative Tom McKee for bringing this group to the Eden Shale Farm and allowing us to host such an important event for Kentucky’s agriculture industry.

As for actual farm activity the past month, we have also been able to get a lot accomplished. We completed our spring herd working and weaned a group of winter calves. We sold a load of stocker calves to make room for our

newly weaned calves. We have the bulls turned out and they are covering our cows as they should. We also had Ryan Miller with Genetics Plus come out and breed a few of our replacement heifers. I would like to thank Ryan and David McGlothlin with Genetics Plus for helping with our goal of increasing the genetic efficiency of our cow herd.

We have planted numerous crops this year. We have put in a teff crop that will be cut for hay throughout the summer. We have planted three different areas with crab grass, one which will be cut for hay and the other two will be grazed. We have

one field of gamma grass that USDA has established to be used for hay and grazing. USDA has also drilled in two fields of sudan grass, one that will be grazed and the other used for hay, and they have started planting the forage plots down in the bottom. Dow AgroSciences also has some plot work started involving some spraying and numerous varieties of grasses. In between all that we have also been busy putting up some hay, and once these warm season annuals get going we will be cutting hay about every 40-50 days. I’m just glad we don’t have a tobacco patch!

Dan Miller

-----------------KBN Industry KBN Industry

CoordinatorCoordinator

Eden Shale Open HouseAugust 2nd, 2014

245 Eden Shale Road w Owenton KY, 40359

Tentative Agenda8:30 AM (ET) Registration

9:00 AM Welcome 9:15 AM Tour

- Utilizing Warm Season Annuals - 300 Days Grazing Forage Plots 12:00 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Industry Partner Meet & Greet 1:30 PM Optional Farm Tour

Please RSVP by August 1st to the KCA Offi ce at 859-278-0899.usu t 1 too tttthehehe KKCAC Of

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Old & Young Equally InvolvedBY NIKKI WHITAKER

In the past year I have seen a lot of research dedicated to studying the differences and similarities

between Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers and Millennials. Now, more than ever, we are looking at the next generation of farming and how that influences the consumer. But what does that say about our membership?

The 2012 Census of Agriculture lists the average age of a US principal farm operator as 58.3 years old. I would say

that age is pretty consistent with our membership as a whole. However, when looking at the KCA Regional Directors, which are voted in by the county delegates at the annual convention, the average age is 50.5 years old. Meaning the KCA Board equally represents 52% of those 50 and above and 48% of those less than 50 years of age. And when you consider how members engage in activities on the local level, you’ll see that both age groups are as actively involved in their county associations.

KCA proudly represents all

generations of Kentucky beef cattle farmers and sincerely thank each and every one of you for your support this year. Whether you are a Junior, Young Producer, or an active KCA member, the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association membership could not grow without your loyalty to our association each year. Thank you for becoming a unified voice for Kentucky’s beef industry!

MEMBERSHIP

Division 1 (151+ MEMBERS) 2014 2013 Difference

Division 2 (76-150 MEMBERS) 2014 2013 Difference

Division 3 (0-75 MEMBERS) 2014 2013 Difference

Division 3 (CONTINUED) 2014 2013 Difference

If you need anything for membership, please contact Nikki Whitaker

at (859)278-0899 or [email protected].

Barren 457 451 6

Marion 325 282 43

Shelby 323 300 23

Breckinridge 266 217 49

Jessamine 262 256 6

Logan 246 271 -25

Grayson 235 235 0

Madison 234 234 0

Lincoln 228 220 8

Warren 214 210 4

Hart 213 223 -10

Christian 213 214 -1

Adair 207 177 30

Larue 206 225 -19

Mercer 196 162 34

Washington 194 173 21

Meade 177 184 -7

Hardin 162 180 -18

Bath 163 140 23

Clark 162 138 24

Casey 151 145 6

Henry 150 150 0

Green 150 150 0

Monroe 140 132 8

Harrison 135 116 19

Daviess 134 120 14

Northern Kentucky 123 123 0

Metcalfe 121 132 -11

Trimble 120 110 10

Laurel 109 102 7

Edmonson 108 99 9

Scott 105 112 -7

Boyle 105 110 -5

Franklin 101 101 0

Allen 100 99 1

Anderson 93 85 8

Fleming 91 118 -27

Fayette 91 93 -2

Ohio 91 84 7

Bourbon 89 98 -9

Muhlenberg 87 96 -9

Mountain 86 78 8

Northeast Area 85 85 0

Purchase Area 85 82 3

Campbell 84 86 -2

Caldwell-Lyon 84 81 3

Garrard 81 77 4

Jackson 76 111 -35

Mason 80 72 8

Taylor 74 67 7

Nelson 69 67 2

Trigg 68 64 4

Russell 67 63 4

Out of State 65 61 4

Todd 64 58 6

Louisville Area 62 52 10

Oldham 61 62 -1

Owen 61 65 -4

Woodford 58 54 4

Grant 58 56 2

Pulaski 57 41 16

Rockcastle 57 53 4

Highlands 56 41 15

Webster 53 51 2

Whitley 51 52 -1

Wayne 47 61 -14

Montgomery 47 52 -5

Pendleton 47 50 -3

Hancock 43 47 -4

Twin Lakes 42 46 -4

Nicholas 40 47 -7

Estill 37 37 0

Carroll 36 35 1

Clinton-Cumberland 35 35 0

Bullitt 35 27 8

McLean 33 17 16

Crittenden 32 37 -5

Simpson 32 30 2

Union 29 31 -2

Clay 29 33 -4

Robertson 28 23 5

Butler 28 31 -3

Livingston 27 30 -3

Hopkins 26 33 -7

Calloway 23 21 2

Menifee 23 21 2

Bracken 20 21 -1

Henderson 17 23 -6

Magoffi n 12 15 -3

River Hills 10 10 0

Powell 9 11 -2

Knox 6 6 0

Eastern Foothills 5 4 1

Lewis 3 3 0

Gallatin 3 2 1

Pike 2 4 -2

McCreary 2 2 0

Harlan 1 1 0

Bell 0 0 0

TOTALS AS OF: JUNE 15, 2014

9527 9289 238


By Anne Stewart

Name:_________________________________________________________Spouse Name:____________________________________________________________

Farm Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________City:____________________________State:______Zip:______________________

County:___________________________________________________________Recruited By:_______________________________________________________

Phone: (___________)__________________-____________________________Fax: (___________)_________________-_________________________________

E-Mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

* Payments of KCA membership dues are tax deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, charitable contributions of gifts to KCA are not tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Due to new IRS regulations, $2.24 of your dues would not be deductible. Approximately $12 of your dues will go towards the monthly publication Cow Country News.

2014 Membership Application* Membership Year 10/1/13– 9/30/14

Please check the Membership(s) you would like to join:

___ KCA Membership : $30/yr ____ New ____ Renewal

(Membership Dues are $30 unless otherwise listed below.)

___ KCA Couple Membership

(To add your spouse please add $15 to your KCA Membership)

___ Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association:

$10/year ___ New ___ Renewal

___ I would like more information on the Young Producer’s Council

Total Membership:

KCA: $________________

KJCA: $________________

Total Contributions:

Cattlemen’s Foundation Donation (Voluntary): $_________

** All donations to KCF are tax deductible.**

Total Amount Enclosed:$____________

Complete and return to: Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 176 Pasadena Dr. • Lexington, KY 40503

For faster service, join online at www.kycattle.org

County DuesDues are $30 except for the counties listed below.

Allen $40Anderson $25Bourbon $20Boyle $35Bracken $25Bullitt $20Butler $25Franklin $25Highlands $20(Boyd, Floyd, Johnson,Lawrence, & Martin)Hopkins $35Laurel $35Lewis $35Lincoln $25Louisville Area $20(Jefferson, & Spencer)

McCreary $25Magoffi n $20Menifee $25Metcalfe $25Mountain $25(Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Morgan, Owsley, Perry & Wolfe)Oldham $35Taylor $20Twin Lakes $20Warren $40Washington $25Wayne $25Whitley $25Woodford $25

If you would also like to join the National

Cattlemen’s Beef Association......

NCBA Annual Producer Dues:

# Head Dues # Head Dues

1-100 $100 501-1000 $400 + Fair Share1________

101-250 $200 1001-1500 $550 + Fair Share1________

251-500 $300 1501 & Up $750 + Fair Share1________ 1Fair Share is 25¢ cow/calf and 12.5¢ stocker/feeder

The NCBA is now a State Marketing Partner with the KCA. You can pay your dues to both organizations with one check, at the same time.


Registered Gelbvieh Craig, Tammy, Tyler

& Kolt Bitzer Shelbyville, KY 502-829-9264

KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

DYER FARMS2050 Glasgow Road

Burkesville, KY 42717270-864-5909 or 270-864-3310

Bulls- Heifers Available- Black/ GoldBrian- Hall- Barnie- Barry

JM GELBVIEHS Purebred & Percentage Gelbvieh Cattle

Jimmy & Nicholas MarcumPaint Lick, Kentucky 40461

859/925-4159 • 859/582-6180

Bar IV LivestockBarry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke

7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076

Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730

Fax (859) 635-3832 • [email protected]

Bray’s Gelbvieh 1568 Bray Ridge Road

Bedford, Kentucky 40006Phone: 502.255.3584

Double-Doc Farm Gelbvieh Cattle Darrell, Beth, Justin & Jessica Johnson

50 Tar Lick Road • Parksville, KY 40464

Farm- (859) 332-2270Cell- (859) [email protected]

Mockingbird Hill Farm

Bee Lick GelbviehsEddie Reynolds

277 Old Bee Lick Rd. Crab Orchard, KY 40419

606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C)Bulls & Females for sale

Shane & Felicia Wells (270) 934-2198 Registered Gelbvieh Cattle

10072 Provo Road Rochester, KY 42273

Clifford Farms3459 Ky Hwy 1284E

Since 1937859.234.6956

Black & Gold Gelbviehs

Cattle for Sale at all times.

Kilbourne GelbviehEast Bernstadt, KY

606-843-6583cell 606-309-4662

Black Replacement Heifers & Bulls AvailbleEmbryo transplant & AI sired calves

Gary, Pat & Carrie Ann Tilghman Daniel, Lindsey, Clayton & Braylin Jones 690 Lick Branch Road Glasgow, KY 42141 270.678.5695 � [email protected]

Full Circle FarmsRegistered Gelbvieh Cattle

Brad Burke989 Metcalf Mill Rd. • Ewing, KY 41039(H) 606-267-5609 • (C) 606-782-1367

[email protected]

Upcoming Gelbvieh Events: Kentucky State Fair

Gelbvieh Cattle ShowBroadbent Arena

Saturday, August 23, 2014 11:00 a.m. (Eastern)

For More Information Contact:Joe Piles, President w (502) 507-3845

David Slaughter, Vice President w (270) 556-4259Pat Tilghman, Secretary/Treasurer w (270) 678-5695

Pleasant Meadows Farm

Larry Clark & Sons LLC Registered Gelbvieh Cattle

1153 Robert Landis Road Greensburg, KY 42743Larry Clark, Owner � (270) 299-5167

Gary Tilghman, Cattle Manager � (270) [email protected]

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Mike and Shelley Meyer 859-298-9931Kevin and Shannon Farrell 859-588-9121Randy and Wanda Wade 859-234-4803

doublediamondfarmsllc.com � Find us on FB!

Diamond FarmsGelbvieh, Simmental

& Club Calvesouble

Cynthiana, KY 41031

A thief is less likely to steal cattle in the area if he knows people can describe him.

• Cattle are not the only things that can be stolen. Other popular items are tractors, trailers, saddles, horses and farm equipment. Here are a few tips to reduce the potential for theft of these items.

• Park trailers and equipment out of view from the road and take your keys.

• Lock saddle compartments on trailers and tack/equipment rooms.

• Photograph and brand your horses. A photo can help investigators locate your horse more quickly. Horses that are branded are easily identifiable and less likely to be stolen.

• Put identifying marks such as a registered brand or driver’s license number on valuable equipment and saddles. Photograph those items and the markings.

• Record serial and model numbers, as well as other distinguishing characteristics of equipment. This will not prevent theft, but can make recovery easier.

• Put padlocks on and lower the tongue of a trailer so that it has to be raised before connecting to it. This will slow down a thief and make it less attractive.

In general, most thieves are opportunists. If we do a few things to slow them down, make it harder on them or readily identify items of interest, they will move on down the road. You work hard for your assets; don’t let them become someone else’s.

FEATURE

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FEATURE

KEVIN LAURENT UK EXTENSION ASSOCIATE - ANIMAL SCIENCES

The CPH Report expands the analysis of CPH-45 sales by calculating the net added returns

per head for all sales on all classes of cattle across the state. Each month, we examine the results from the previous month’s sales using actual prices and costs to determine profitability for those producers participating in CPH-45 sales. This report summarizes the CPH-45 sales held in Owensboro and the Hereford Influenced Sale held in Stanford.

Column Descriptions

Weaning Weight - represents the payweight of the cattle at the time of weaning.

Sex - sex of the calf.Wean Avg. Price - the average price

of calves in that weight category as reported on the KDA Market Reports approximately 50 days prior to the CPH sale ($/cwt).

CPH Weight - the payweight at the CPH sale assuming an average daily gain of 2.6 lbs/day.

CPH Price - the average price of calves in that weight range at the CPH sale held on the date listed ($/cwt).

State Avg. - the average price of calves in that weight category as reported on the KDA Market Reports the same week as the CPH sale ($/cwt).

CPH vs State Avg. Price-the difference in $/cwt between the CPH price and the state average price.

Cost of Gain - the cost of gain using average feed prices (bulk feed-3 ton minimum) for the dates listed. Rations are formulated for 2.8 lbs. of average daily gain. An additional 10% was added to calculate heifer cost of gain.

CPH Report

Estimated Net Added Returns - the net returns per head to labor, management and capital after feed, vet/tag($15.00), mineral ($3.75), commission (3% &

$2/head), mortality (0.5%) and interest (6.0%) expenses.

For more information on how these figures were calculated or to look at all sales, visit the CPH-45

website at www.cph45.com/ If you are interested in selling in a CPH-45 sale, contact your local County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.


KENTUCKY SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATIONCall or visit one of these Simmental breeders for cattle that work!

www.kentuckysimmental.com • Send application to: Tonya Phillips, 8183 Stonelick Rd Maysville, KY 41056 • Membership Fee is $25.00

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NAME ____________________________________ FARM NAME________________________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________________________CITY_________________STATE_________ ZIP______

PHONE (BUSINESS)_______________________________ (HOME)___________________________________________

Kentucky Simmental Offi cers

President: Derek Tingle502-845-2589

Vice Pres: Johnny Moore270-434-4616

Secretary: Lori Graves 859-481-8143

Treasurer: Tonya Phillips 606-584-2579

Wayward Hill Farm

1939 Huntertown RoadVersailles, KY 40383

Bulls for Sale

Swain Select Simmental 12113 Green Valley Dr. • Louisville, KY [email protected] • www.swainselect.com

Fred & Phyllis Chi & Angie 502-245-3866 502-477-9727 502-599-4560 502-287-2116

Judy and Rondal Dawson1156 Buzzard Roost Road Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-593-5136 [email protected]

“UNBELIEVABULL SIMMENTALS” Graves Grandview

Simmental Farm

Timothy Graves560 Rudd Lane Springfi eld, KY 40069(859) 481-3954 • [email protected]

Dr. Henry Allen859-229-0755

Chris Allen859-351-4486

[email protected]

Roy, Jessica and Cooper Canada600 Cumberland Drive • Morehead, KY 40351

859-227-7323 [email protected]

Ratliff Cattle Company100 Carpenter Ridge

Salyersville KY, [email protected]

Jim Ratliff 606.496-6522

RCC

Brian & Heather Swain3906 Pottertown RoadMurray, KY 42071270-293-4440 [email protected]

Simmental and SimAngus Bulls for Sale


Multi-Trait Selection

Polled Hereford and Gelbvieh Cattle 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E.

Cythiana, KY 41031(859) 234-6956

Ben, Jane, Shelby and Lincoln

WOLF FARMRegistered Polled Herefords

Bulls & Females for saleTim & Peggy Wolf

12939 Peach Grove Rd.Alexandria, KY 41001

(859) 635-0899

Thomas FarmEric & Ronnie Thomas

2396 Union City Rd.Richmond, KY 40475

(859) 623-5734 • Eric’s Cell (859) 314-8256

“Cattle for sale at all times”

Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords The Lowell Atwood Family

133 Edgewood Drive Stanford, KY

(606) 365-2520 home/fax (606) 669-1455 cell

Victor- infl uenced cattle bred for performance on grass.

“Black cows need a good Hereford Bull”

BECKLEY HEREFORDS

Kentucky Hereford Association

Boyd Beef Cattle5754 US 62 • Mayslick, KY 41055

606-763-6688 • 763-6497 • 763-6418Annual Bull Sale second Saturday in March

Hereford and Angus Bulls

Underwood FarmsRegistered Polled Herefords

VitaFerm DealerDoug & Darrelyn Underwood

1883 Old Mac Road • Campbellsville, KY 42718(270) 789-7788

TK4 HerefordsTony & Kathy Staples2880 Fairgrounds Rd.

Brandenburg, KY 40108270-422-4220

[email protected]

Windy Hills FarmJackie D. Perkins II

367 Mt. Pisgah Rd. • Bremen, KY 42325270-525-6533

Breeding to produce good cows since 1981.

Chambliss Hereford FarmsBrad, Carla, Clay and Clint Chambliss

916 Winchester Blvd. • Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Home (270) 982-3905 • Cell (270) 668-7126fax 270-735-9922

www.chamblissherefordfarms.com

MPH FarmsRegistered Polled Herefords

Monty G. Hancock Paul L. Hankcock7300 KY 56 8559 KY 56

Owensboro, KY 42301 O wensboro, KY 42301 270-771-4118 270-771-4194

“Breeding Polled Herefords for over 58 Years”Breeding cattle for sale at all times.

1999 Walnut Hill Rd. • Lexington, KY 40515(859) 271-9086 • cell (859)533-3790

Tucker Stock Farms “Registered Angus and Polled Herefords”

John Tucker II1790 Hidden Valley Lane

Hudson, KY 40145270-617-0301

“Bulls always for Sale”

KHA Offi cersPresident: Tony Staples

President-elect: Robert BotkinSecretary/ Treasurer: Earlene Thomas

[email protected]

Visit our website at www.kentuckyhereford.org

Sweet T FarmPete & Gayla Szak

1040 Hick Hardy Rd.Cynthiana, KY(859) 484-2265

Bulls • Heifers • Show Calves

KHA Invites any Hereford Breeder to Become a Member!Dues are $25. Send to 2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475

T S FT S FTT SS FF

BBL BeefRaising Polled Hereford for over 50 Years

Sarah & Bo Layne866 Capitol Hill Rd. • Fountain Run, KY 42133

[email protected]

Pile Stock Farm Registered Polled Herefords

Hansell Pile, Jr. 12045 St. John Rd. Cecilia, KY 42724

Phone 270-735-5192Highway 1357 or St. John Rd. - 12 miles West of

Elizabethtown or Leave KY. 86 at Howevalley Go North 2 miles

------- M -------Masters Herefords

383 Walker Parke RoadRichmond, KY 40475

Frenus & Donna MastersHome: 859-623-3077 • Cell 859-582-7487

Old Fall Creek FarmsAHA & KHA member • Proven bloodlines

Private treaty sales • Visitors always welcome1874 Old Fall Creek Road • Monticello, KY 42633

Reed Bertram 606-348-7486David Bertram 606-278-3630

www.ofcfarms.com

KY Hereford State Show & Jr. Preview Show

NEW DATE/LOCATION Saturday, June 28, 2014 @ 10AM

Marion County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, KY

KHA Annual MeetingAug 8-9, 2014

Hampton Inn & SuitesOwensboro Convention Center

Owensboro, KY

Multi-Trait SelectionLINEBRED VICTOR DOMINO CATTLE

Popplewell’s Herefords

Registered Hereford & Angus FarmService Age Bulls

Open and Bred Females For SaleHome (270) 866-4480Cell (270) 566-1852

Vince, Tracy & Alex1526 Clearfork Rd.

Russell Springs, KY 42642

Wells FarmPolled Herefords

439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Road • Corbin, KY 40701Bobby & Brenda Wells606-523-0569 - Home606-344-0417 - [email protected]

Kevin, Angela, Kenlea & Kyler Murray606-528-1691 - Home

606-682-8143 - Cell

Danny Millerwww.jmsvictordomino.com

270-465-6984 • 270-566-2694

www.beckleyherefords.com

L. Wayne Beckley1420 Fitchburg Rd.Ravenna, KY 40472Home: 606-723-3021Cell: 859-779-0962

L.W. Beckley D.V.M284 Pyrse Lane

Irvine, KY 40336Cell: 859-779-1419

Clinic: 606-726-0000

WCN Polled Herefords Since 1961

Bill & Libby Norris2220 Celina Road Burkesville, KY 42717

Phone (270) 433-7256 Cell (270) 433-1525“Every calf needs a white face”

Elm Tree Farm, LLCJody Huckabay566 Hume-Bedford Road • Paris, KY 40361Offi ce: (859) 987-4856 • Cell: (859) [email protected] • www.elmtreefarmky.com

P i KY 4036161616

Jackson Farms8103 Bill Moss Road • White House, TN 37188

Home/Fax: 615-672-4483 Cell: 615-478-4483 [email protected]

“Farming the Same Land Since 1834”®

Contact Earlene Thomas for more information:859-623-5734 � www.kentuckyhereford.org

Upcoming Events:


14 • HERITAGE FARMTom McGinnis1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY502-633-1634, home • 502-633-5100, work502-655-0164, cell

24 • ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUSEric & Sherry St. Clair13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY 40119(H) 270-257-2965 (C) 270-617-1079www.stclairangus.com5th Annual Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale - March 4, 2014

Angus - The Business BreedKENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION

KY Angus Association Membership Application

Name:____________________________________________

Farm Name:_______________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

City:__________________State:_______ Zip:___________

Phone: Bus-_______________________________________

Res-_____________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________

Return to: Anne Clark • 777 Mills Lane • Frankfort, KY 40601

Annual Dues $35

1 • BOYD BEEF CATTLE 6077 Helena Road • Mays Lick, KY 41055Charlie Boyd II 606-763-6418Charles Boyd Sr. 606-763-6688Fax 606-763-6343 • E-mail [email protected]

2 • BRANCH VIEW ANGUS7580 Danville Pike • Hustonville, KY 40437-9404Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Hoskins 606/346-3571 • 859-229-8210Mr. & Mrs. Donald Coff ey 606/346-2008James S. Coff ey 859/238-0771www.branchviewangus.comAnnual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April

10 • FALL CREEK ANGUS

448 Corder Farm Road

Monticello, KY 42633

Ronnie Corder

606/348-6588

11 • FOUR KINGS ANGUS250 Bright Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330Cary & Kim KingEmail: [email protected] Fourkingsangus.comCary Cell - 859-613-3734 • Colby Myers - Purebred Manager

4 • BURTON & SONS ANGUSJoe D. or Karen Burton � Bryan Carman, Partner, Ridgeview Angus480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544Joe: 606-305-3081 � Bryan: 606-875-3453Located 15 mi. W of Somerset [email protected] & females sold private treaty. Inquiries Welcome. Sell only what we would buy.

15 • HILL VIEW FARMSJimmy Gilles5160 Lee Rudy RoadOwensboro, KY 42301270/686-8876270/929-5370

18 • MUD RIVER ANGUS 10 Oak Hill DriveRussellville, KY 42276Wayne Johnson 270/303-6354Gary Johnson 270/498/7208

20 • PLEASANT HILL FARMSGil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles500 Rockfi eld Richpond RoadRockfi eld, KY 42274270/843-9021 • Fax 270/843-9005Located 7 miles west of Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy 68/80

23 • SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM5202 East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642

Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith 270/866-3898Henry & Melissa Smith 270/866-2311

25 • TWIN CREEK FARM Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson270/337-3072 or 270/692-5304Dennis & Emily 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338Watch for us in Branch View Production Sale in April

12 • GREEN OAKS FARMKenneth & Debbie Whitt, OwnersPO Box 757 • West Liberty, KY 41472Res. 606-743-7070 • Cell 606-495-5183Lynn Reed, Cattle ManagerCell 606-495-6655

“Breeding

Cattle Today

for the Future”

13 • HAINES ANGUS FARMS5294 Park City- Glasgow Rd.Park City, KY 42160Kenneth Haines, Jr. 270/749-8862

7 • CRAIG FARMS41 Mount Freedom Lane Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Dan: 859.612.2061 Leslie: 859.325.1018

Doug: 859.248.2762 Visitors welcome anytime

2013-2014 KY Angus Association Offi cers:

President: James Coffey � 859/238-0771V. President: Tim Jeffries � 270-528-6605

Sec/Tres.: Anne Clark � 606-782-1118

5 • CLAIREBROOK FARMS, LLCBLUE RIDGE CATTLEPO Box 192, Carlisle, KY 40311Paul B. Mulhollem, 859/289-7019Chad Daugherty, 217/369-0466Watch for our consignments in upcoming KY sales!

Contact Anne Clark to pay for your Kentucky Angus Association dues!

6 • COFFEY ANGUS FARMS661 Hopewell RoadLiberty, KY 42539Matt Coff ey - (270) 799-6288Dewey Coff ey - (606) 787-2620Genetics for Maximum Profi tability since 1984

19 • OLD BARK FARM370 Ferrill Hill, Buff alo, KY 42716Kenley Conner 270/358-8057

Registered Angus Cattle

OLD BARK FARM

16 • JOHNSON FARMS ANGUS

Angus Bulls & Females Slaughters, KYKeith: 270-635-0723Reese: 270-635-1137

K 43 • BRIDGE VIEW ANGUS Roger, Cory, Kip & Kyle Sparrow3264 Jones Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601Cory (859) 338-5826Kip (859) 608-7798 � Kyle (502) 330-8914

9 • EAGLE REST PLANTATION Jimmy Don Robinson 7665 Paducah Road Kevil, KY 42053 270-462-2150

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22 • ANNE PATTON SCHUBERT

4040 Taylorsville Rd • Taylorsville, KY 40071

Phone: (502) 477-2663 • Fax: (502) 477-2637

Gordon Schubert, Cowboy

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21 • RAGS ANGUS FARM Richard and Glenda Stallons 1240 Dogwood Kelly Road Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240Home- (270)885-4352 Cell-(270)[email protected]

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17 • MILLERS RUN FARMWilliam N. Offutt IV3790 Paris Road Georgetown, KY 40324Phone: (859) 533-2020 Email: [email protected] Website: www.millersrunfarm.comQuality Angus bulls for sale by private treaty.

8 • D&D LONGVIEW ANGUSDanny & Debbie Burris550 Willie Nell RoadColumbia, KY 42728270-348-5766 • 270-250-3701 • 270-250-1277

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FEATURE

Hall Hired as Summer Communications Intern

The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association was chosen as the recipient of the Livestock

Publications Council Summer internship program. LPC, an international organization serving the livestock communications industry, grants one paid internship position for the summer. Students from across the country applied and after interviewing applicants, Kindra Hall was chosen for the 10 week internship. We would like to welcome Kindra and hope you will too!

When I got the call that I would be spending the summer of 2014 with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s

Association in Lexington, Ky. (which is total of 645 miles from home) I had so many mixed emotions. I was excited for the opportunity, nervous to be that far

away from my family and happy that I was getting an internship in my f ield of study, agricultural communications.

A little about me: I am a junior at the University of Arkansas seeking a degree in Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology, with an emphasis in Ag Communications. I am originally from Anderson, a very small town (population of less than one thousand) in Missouri. I currently live in Fayetteville, Ark. to get my college education. I am the daughter of Robert Hall and Lisa Kinder of Anderson, Mo. One little sister, Jesika, and one older brother, Jerome, leaves me the middle child.

My professors encouraged me to apply for this internship so that I could broaden my horizons; I have had an internship with an agriculture agency, as well as an educational off ice, but never an

association. Much to my luck, I can cross that one off my list too!

While I ’m at KCA, I will have plenty to do; I’ll be helping with articles, layouts and the overall development of Cow Country News; I will serve on committee’s for grants awarded by KCF; I will run a few social media groups; and I will also be working with the Kentucky Beef Network on CPH-45 advertising and other projects.

I hope I can make lots of memories and meet lots of good people while I’m here; according to the off ice, it’s not very hard to do! I’ll be here until the beginning of August trying my hardest to do everything everyone here does in just a short amount of time. I’m no longer nervous about my adventure here, just excited and happy. Thanks for having me, Kentucky! I look forward to a great summer!

Debby Nichols 859-321-8770

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Robert Amburgey, Jr.3171 Camargo Rd. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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Masters Charolais FarmCharlie & Rose Ann Masters

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Double T FarmsMatthew Trowbridge 34 Linda Lou Lane Science Hill, KY 42553 606-669-2753

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SOUTHEAST FEEDER CATTLE PRICES 13 June 2014wts. STEER HEIFER

AL AR FL GA LA/MS KY/TN

9-10 164-168 166-170 158-162 162-166 164-168 177-181

8-9 180-184 186-190 174-178 178-182 180-184 184-188

7-8 189-194 197-202 185-190 188-193 189-194 194-199

6-7 207-214 209-216 201-208 203-210 207-214 213-220

5-6 220-230 224-234 215-225 217-227 222-232 225-235

4-5 236-248 240-252 235-247 236-248 234-236 238-250

AL AR FL GA LA/MS KY/TN

167-171 169-173 161-165 165-169 167-171 173-177

176-181 179-184 171-176 174-179 176-181 182-187

188-195 188-195 183-190 185-192 187-194 189-196

200-210 208-218 195-205 197-207 197-207 207-217

COWS

wts. AL AR FL GA LA/MS KY/TN

UTIL 102-108 94-104 96-106 97-107 97-107 98-104

CN/CUT 95-100 90-100 94-100 95-101 85-95 89-94

BULLS 122-127 115-125 116-123 117-124 117-127 117-122

MONTHLY MARKET BEEF UPDATE!All classes of cattle were sharply higher. Prices increased as much as $10/cwt on all weight categories. Market cows were

steady to $3 higher. — Troy Applehans

NEWS RELEASES

OBITUARY: EDWARD T. LUNDERGAN

The Kentucky agriculture community mourned the loss of Edward T.

Lundergan (1957-2014) on April 17, 2014 after a long hard fought battle with multiple myeloma. Prominently, Lundergan held the position of Farm Manager for 24 years at Morehead State University until his retirement in 2006. In 2005 Lundergan was awarded the Distinguished Staff Service Award at MSU. His impact to animal husbandry and education was unmatched. An agriculturalist from birth, Mr. Lundergan instilled his passion for farming into youth as a respected mentor and educator. Lundergan’s knowledge and respect for Kentucky’s livestock industry was evident through his pursuance of cattle and livestock shows for 4-H and FFA youth.

Lundergan co-founded the Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo East, held at the Derrickson Agriculture Complex annually. The JLEE has become the largest junior expo in the state with exception of the Kentucky State Fair.

Consisting of five species which includes beef, dairy, swine, goats and sheep the JLEE is a two day event. Additionally, Lundergan founded the Morehead State University FFA Annual Blue and Gold Cattle Show. Lundergan was most proud of the development and success of the MSU Registered Angus Herd that

earned respect throughout the industry. Before his retirement, Lundergan had produced 23 Pathfinder Cows via the MSU herd. One of Lundergan’s most recent accomplishments included co-founding the Grass Times Partners Angus Bull Sale, held in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky now in its’ thirteenth year. The sale provides eastern Kentucky area producers the opportunity to purchase

elite genetics. Lundergan also owned and operated Pond View Angus located in Maysville, Kentucky and Ripley, Ohio.

Over the years Lundergan held many respected positions in the cattle industry. He was appointed Director of the Foothills Cattlemen’s Association. Additionally, he held the position of Secretary and charter member of the Northeast Kentucky Beef Improvement Federation. Lundergan held the position of President of the Rowan County Agricultural Extension Council, which involved approving applications for livestock handling facility improvement grants. He was a past director of the Licking River Valley Area Extension Advisory Council representing10 counties in Eastern Kentucky.

Lundergan remained dedicated to promoting husbandry; he will be sorely missed by the agriculture community. Survivors include his wife, Kim; two daughters, Stacey (T.J.) and Lori (Scott); three grandchildren, Madelyn, Chloe and Connor Emmons; mother, Doris Martin Lundergan Cooper; godmother, Lois Schumacher; two siblings, Lois

Ann Lundergan Dennis ( Jeff ) and Andrew Martin Lundergan (Teresa); and several nieces and nephews along with numerous agricultural and educational friends.

Red Angus releases Choice+ grid with Tyson Foods

Producers and feeders can now step through open marketing doors and garner premiums for

supplying a predictable, quality product that traces back to the Red Angus genetics and the ranch of origin. Tyson Fresh Foods recently released the Choice+ performance-based grid designed exclusively to pay premiums for cattle enrolled in the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP).

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) has worked closely with Brad Brandenburg of Tyson to develop this premium pricing structure specifically for Red Angus genetics to be harvested through Tyson processing plants.

The result is a grid that identifies Red Angus-influenced cattle. It rewards the genetics and management practices that are used to produce high-quality, predictable Red Angus beef. Cattle must be enrolled in the RAAA’s FCCP. The grid rewards cattle based on a high percentage of Choice, upper 2/3 Choice or higher quality grade. The cattle must also fit other criteria of the grid in order to receive a premium.

Red Angus stakeholders who choose to utilize the Choice+ grid must first enroll their calf crop in the FCCP. Enrollment is free and the only cost to producers is the 99-cent tag. To enroll, contact Red Angus Marketing Programs at 940-320-8316 and answer a few simple management questions over the phone.

For more information on Red Angus’ Choice+ grid, contact RAAA Director of Breed Growth Myron Edelman at (307) 351-6032 or via e-mail at [email protected].


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

GeneralJuly 11 Deadline for Kentucky

Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Applications to be turned in.

July 17 Kentucky Forage and Grasslands Council Field Day, Breckinridge County

July 31 Leopold Conservation Award nominations due

August 2 Eden Shale Farm Open House, More info on pg. 41

August 24-28 FACTS Tour, MissouriSeptember 16 Fencing School at

Eden Shale FarmSeptember 25 Beef Bash, UK

Research and Education Center, Princeton, KY

September 27 UK Ag Field Day, Robinson Center, Quicksand, KY

October 4-5 KJCA/KDA Fall Classic, Russellville, KY

October 23 15th Kentucky Grazing Conference, Western Kentucky University Expo Center, Bowling Green, KY

AngusJune 28 Silver Springs Angus Farm

Complete Dispersal, Cattle & Equipment, At the Farm, Paris, KY

Oct 26 Gamble Angus Sale, Clinton, TN

Nov 21 ZWT Ranch Angus Sale, Crossville, TN

HerefordJune 28 Kentucky Hereford State

Show & Junior Preview Show, Marion County

Aug 8-9 KHA Annual Meeting, Hampton Inn & Suites, Owensboro, KY

Aug 30 The Breeders Cup Sale at Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, KY

Oct 25 Debter Hereford Farm Bull Sale, Horton, AL

Nov 1 Burns Farms Herefords Sale, Pikeville, TN

Feb. 20, 2015 Beef Maker Bull and Female Sale at Debter Hereford Farm Sale Facility, Horton, Alabama

May 23, 2015 Barnes Herefords & White Hawk Ranch “ Inaugural Production Sale “ at Barnes Herefords , Cedartown, Georgia

Multi-BreedSeptember 20 16th Annual East KY

Replacement Bred Heifer Sale, See ad on pg. 4

August 15 Select Commercial Female Sale, August 15, Marshall, VA, See ad on pg. 21

October 18 Seedstock Plus Bull SaleOctober 31 GENETRUST at

Chimney Rock Cattle Co. Female Sale, Concord, AR

Red DevonSeptember 26-27 2014 Annual

Conference, Show and Sale, Lexington, KY, See ad on pg. 17

Santa GertrudisJuly 18-19 36th Annual Kentucky

National Santa Gertrudis Show & Sale, Bowling Green, KY, See ad on pg. 24

SALERSDEL-SU FARM

Howard & Sue Edwards420 Rose Road • Somerset, KY 42501

606/679-1675

KONOW FARMSJoe, Chad, & Corey Konow

4170 Robey Bethel Grove Road Franklin, KY 42134

270/586-8780

DIAMOND J SALERSDonald Johnson

11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564606/379-1558

WILLIS FARMS • Danny Willis964 Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601

502/803-5011 • [email protected] Craig, Farm Mgr. 502-604-0821

The Balanced Breed

Membership in the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association is open to any individual or organization that has an interest in the cattle industry of Kentucky. KCA’s funding is generated partly by voluntary dues paid by the over 9,700 members belonging to KCA. Th ere are 99 Cattlemen’s Association Chapters that represent beef producers across the state and serve as a link between local associations and KCA.

Join Now!Now is the time to join or renew the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Th is year, every KCA member who joins by July 31, 2014 will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Cabela’s Gift Card. In addition, every KCA member who also joins the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be entered in a drawing for a pair of Roper/Stetson boots.


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It’s coming back! The 4th biennial Beef Bash will be held on September 25 at the Research

and Education Center in Princeton. This event, which is hosted by the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, combines educational, social and industry interaction to benefit the entire beef industry. We’ll be under a big tent out in the pasture again this year. There will be lots of live cattle demonstrations, research presentations, commercial and educational exhibits, along with an opportunity to visit with university and industry leaders and your fellow cattle producers.

We will have two keynote speakers for the noon program. Our own Dr. Nancy Cox who was recently named Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will be one of the speakers. The other hasn’t been confirmed yet. The leadership of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association will be present and the KCA’s Executive Board Meeting will be that morning at the UKREC building. Lunch will be available and will feature beef grilled by the Caldwell-Lyon Cattlemen’s Association.

Along with all of the UK beef and forage researchers and specialists, we will have some out-of-state specialists – like Dr. Justin Rhinehart from UT who will talk about “Fetal programming” and Dr. Darryl Busby who will discuss the performance of Kentucky cattle that have been a part of their finishing program.

Find the most up-to-date information at http://ces.ca.uky.edu/beefirm/bach/ - but here’s a general description of what you can see and do:

Cattle. You can see a “no-frills” cattle operation which provides animals to support the beef research program. We keep 200 cows and September 25 will be just after the first round of fall calving. Commercial cows are of Angus breeding with some Brangus-influence. We maintain

some registered Angus and Brangus animals to provide our own herd bulls. All animals are raised on the farm under a strict herd health program. The cows have one round of timed-AI utilizing CIDR’s and then clean-up bulls are used for a short time. We’ll have several cattle exhibits to illustrate various management practices. Dr. Les Anderson will lead you on a tour of the cattle exhibit.

Commercial exhibits. A large tent in the staging area will house commercial exhibits and serve as the focal point of all activities. You can visit with various company representatives as you please and make plans for purchasing products for weaning calves or wintering the cow herd. Information on many new products will be available. Take your time and visit a while. These folks contribute the funds that allow us to pay the expenses for this event which include renting buses and tents, giving a pair of gloves to everyone that registers and paying expenses for out-of-state speakers.

Hands-on Demonstrations. Various “how-to” demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day. You can attend those that interest you and ask questions in a less formal environment. Examples of demonstrations are: pasture weed control (especially pigweed), alternative crops for summer grazing.

Social: Visit with the leadership of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and the University of Kentucky. The Dean and Associate Deans of the UK College of Agriculture are planning to attend and look forward to visiting with

you. Bring any prospective agriculture students, especially those interested in Animal and Food Sciences with you. The beef Extension specialists and researchers will, of course, be available to visit and answer questions. KCA will be represented with leaders from across the state. Come and visit with other cattlemen from across the state and be a part of making KCA the voice for all Kentucky cattle producers.

Research Results. Participants will learn about research which is being conducted to improve the beef herds of Kentucky and beyond. Cutting-edge research has been conducted in the area of mineral supplementation of cattle – especially selenium. Other research has been conducted to extend the productive life of cows and to alleviate the effects of fescue toxicosis. We will have cattle on some finishing programs – notably some Wagyu-X steers for “high-end” markets.

All heifers which are produced at the station are trained to Calan® (electronic) individual feeding gates and are used in supplementation trials. The goal is to have an entire beef herd trained to the gates so research can be conducted on various supplements to mature cows in the same pasture. We are finishing a three-year trial on mineral intake and trace mineral nutrition.

We hope to see you at Princeton. You are important to us and the beef industry. Make plans now to spend some time with folks who are interested in the same things that you are – improving our position in the beef industry. Mark September 25 on your calendar and bring a neighbor. These are difficult economic times, but we’ll keep moving forward with meaningful research and continue to build an even stronger cattlemen’s organization.

Timely Tips for JulySpring-Calving Cow Herd

• Continue to watch for pinkeye and treat if necessary. Minimize problems by clipping pastures, controlling face flies and providing shade. Monitor the bulls’ activity and physical condition as the breeding season winds down.

•Consider warm season grass pastures for hay, if reserves have not been restored yet.

• Remove bulls from the cow herd by the end of the month and keep them away from the cows. A short calving season can concentrate labor during the calving season; group calves by age so that it is easier to find a convenient time to vaccinate, castrate, dehorn, etc.; and provide a more uniform group of calves at market time.

• Mid-July (when the bulls are being removed) is a good time to deworm cattle, use a product that is effective against inhibited ostertagia. Re-implant calves which were implanted at birth if the type of implant and amount of time indicate. Calves which haven’t been vaccinated for blackleg should be. Spraying or using a pour-on for flies while cattle are gathered can supplement other fly control methods. Remember to work cattle early in the morning when it is cool and handle them gently to minimize stress.

• Fescue pastures tend to go dormant in July and August, so look for alternatives like warm season grasses during this period of time. Try to keep the young calves gaining weight. Go to pastures which have been cut for hay to have higher quality re-growth when it is available.

Fall-Calving Cow Herd• Fall-calving cows should be dry

and pregnant now. Their nutrient needs are minimal and they can be maintained on poor pasture to avoid over fattening. Keep a good free-choice mineral mix available at all times. You can use a lower phosphorus mineral supplement now, if you want to save a little money. These cows are regaining body condition after a long

Dr. RoyBurris

-----------------University of KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky

Extension Beef SpecialistExtension Beef Specialist

Beef Bash 2014CATTLE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR


winter feeding period.• De-worm cows in mid-July with

a product that is effective against inhibited ostertagia.

• Get ready for fall calving and plan to have good pasture available at calving and through the breeding season.

Stockers• Sell heavier grazing cattle before

rate of gain decreases or they get into a heavyweight category. This

will also relieve grazing pressure as pasture growth diminishes. They can be replaced with lightweight calves after pastures recover.

• Lighter cattle which are kept on pasture need to be rotated to grass-legume or warm-season grass pastures to maintain a desirable level of performance. Re-implant these calves and deworm with a product that is effective against inhibited ostertagia.

General• Maintain a weed control program

in permanent pastures and continue to “spot-spray” thistle, honey locust, etc.

• Check pastures for downed wild cherry trees after storms (wilted wild cherry leaves are toxic to cattle).

• Be sure that clean water is always available, especially in hot weather. Make routine checks of the water supply. Cattle need 13 to 20 gallons of clean water in hot weather.

• Have forage analyses conducted on spring-cut hay and have large, round bales covered. Begin planning the winter feeding program now. Most of the hay was cut late due to a wet spring but a dry period permitted it to be put up without getting it rained on – so overall not a bad haying season.

• Start soil testing pastures to determine fertilization needs for this fall.

CATTLE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR

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