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G C A M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t The mission of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is to unite cattle producers to advance the economic, political

and social interests of Georgia’s cattle industry.

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Association Reports6 GCA President’s Report, By Melvin Porter9 GCA Executive Vice President’s Report, By Josh White10 GCA Leadership21 Georgia CattleWomen’s Association, By Ruth Hice78 GJCA Report, By Greyson Fernandez

Industry News14 NCBA News & Updates16 In My Opinion, By Charles Dobbins32 Gillooly Attends Elite Beef Industry Conference40 Decades of Progress, By Bailey K. Toates50 An Evolution of Lean Beef: Part Two65 Industry Obituaries

Reader Services13 Leadership Q & A, By Tony Cole18 Good Moos!19 Chapter Connections20 Georgia Beef Bites, By Suzanne Bentley25 Sundays Headed Home, By Baxter Black28 Associate Members66 Local Market Reports69 Management Calendar 71 Calendar of Events

Expert Advice58 Boost Your Savings Account this Fall, By Dennis Hancock76 Junior Programs, By Ronnie Silcox

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • A U G U S T 2 0 1 4

Decades of Progress pg. 40 • Boost Your Savings Account pg. 58 • Junior Programs pg. 76

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After my article last month, I received several calls and e-mails encouraging me to continue to inject my personal life into this article. My wife also told me she liked the human interest and since she is the one that edits them, I thought I should take her advice. I grew up in a small town in Jackson County, Georgia, where everyone knew each other and their families– a community that

worked and played together. Today it is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. The county has given tax breaks as incentives to large companies so industry has moved in. Along with industry we also have many people moving into the area to escape the city and that means more houses. In the last decade a lot of the farm land has been taken up by subdivisions. With growth this meant new schools, bigger fire departments, more law enforcement, traffic problems, etc., so rural Jackson County is not very rural anymore. When I was a youngster, we lived on a dirt road (it could’ve been called a gravel road except you couldn‘t see the gravel for the red dirt). When it rained a lot in the winter, the school bus would get stuck and sometimes we wouldn’t get to school until almost lunch. Dad and other men in the community went to county officials and told them something had to be done about the road. The county’s response– if someone would give them top soil, and help haul it, the county would pave the road. A gentleman in the community, Mr. Leon Beck, agreed to give the top soil. I can remember bouncing around in our old dump truck with my Dad hauling the soil to build the road. Several years later my Dad purchased the piece of property where the top soil had been removed. When I started my own cattle herd, Dad

let me keep my cows on this forty acre section of the farm. My son and I are now taking care of the old family farm and we are still trying to stop erosion and build that piece of land back up where the top soil was removed. To me it is ironic that today the government wants to tell me what I can do on our land, while I am trying to repair the damage they created forty years ago. I consider taking care of the land a privilege. Some people spend a lifetime searching for their purpose in life and are never content because they never find it. I am one of the lucky ones who realized the Lord has given me a love for his land and cattle. My wife often asks me why I work such long, hard hours. She doesn’t understand that it isn’t work for me but a way to maintain peace and serenity in my life because of my calling. Before I became involved in GCA, I had no desire to become involved in the political arena. Today I realize that the people making the decisions for us don’t know anything about farm life, yet they write the laws that govern the land and water that we as farmers care so much about. As we approach election time, I encourage everyone to research the candidates and make sure that they are first of all ethical, and second, have the understanding that farmers love their land. They also need to realize it is the farmer who feeds the world. Everyone is invited to attend a Region Roundup Meeting in your area in August and September. This will be a great opportunity to learn of the activities in other chapters. GCA Leadership will be seeking input on a Strategic Plan for FY 2015-2017. As we all know a failure

to plan is a plan to fail. We will be taking a look at the GCA mission statement and the core values of GCA, along with objectives and goals for the next three years. Beef Myth Busters will also be discussed. An interesting CheckOff funded study that was recently published in The Journal of Nutrition. The article addresses the uniform consumption of protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner improved daily muscle maintenance, growth, and repair in healthy adults by 25 percent. Lean beef was the primary source of protein for each meal. As many of you know, GCA Executive Vice President, Josh White, will be leaving August 4 to take a position with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as Executive Director of Producer Education. Josh and his family are true friends to many of us and have served GCA sacrificially. During Josh’s tenure at GCA, we have made great strides; membership and revenue have increased and the finances at GCA are very solid. Region Roundup meetings were implemented, Summer Conference was reinstated, the GCA Tour was brought back and Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC) was formed. Josh will truly be missed but he has worked closely with Vice President of Operations, Michele Creamer, other staff and volunteer leaders to leave us in a great position to move forward. We all send a heartfelt thank you to Josh. We wish him and his family the best as they begin a new stage of their lives. Let’s continue the positive growth we have enjoyed the past few years and remember to pay a membership forward when we have the opportunity.

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GBB spent July 2-3 at the Georgia World Congress Center and partnered with Dane Rauschenberg, extreme athlete at Health & Fitness Expo to recruit runners who were interested in joining Team Beef. On July 4 , Georgia’s first ever Team Beef participated in the Peachtree Road Race with 21 runners who ran to spread the positive message of BEEF fueling an active lifestyle.


GCA’s Josh White recently participated in an informational forum with regional EPA officials at the GA Dept. of Agriculture. We expressed cattlemen’s concerns with the potential consequences of the Waters of the U.S. guidance document proposal. Concerns were met with a common theme - “include them in your written comments.” Please visit www.beefusa.org for an easy way to submit comments. NCBA membership is not required for this feature of the website. Every comment matters on this important issue.

GCA & GBB staff members covered local chapter meetings and field days at Baldwin-Jones-Putnam, Carroll Co, Polk Co, Madison Co, Laurens Co and Northwest Georgia meetings. Brad Childers, president of Laurens Co chapter, visits with local media at the Beef Month Field Day about the Priefert chute the chapter won as a result of their membership recruitment efforts.

Associat ion Repor ts • Execut ive Vice Pres ident ’s Repor t

Seeing volunteer leaders shine is a priority at GCA. We especially try and engage junior members in roles that provide positive experiences and develop their confidence. My favorite spotlight opportunity for juniors occurs during the annual Cattlemen’s Ball at convention. Two junior members kick off the evening by leading the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem. It sets the stage for a great night of recognizing the service and leadership of cattlemen. Back at the 2013 Cattlemen’s Ball Mr. John Haven Stalvey, age 6 at the time, led our pledge. He stood up tall and delivered with conviction. Some of us were distracted though. John Haven’s grandfather, Ronald Metts, had worked hard to get there and see John Haven shine. Mr. Metts was making many of us uncomfortable just by his presence. He was hollow eyed, sunken cheeked and every breath looked like a struggle. He looked more like he belonged in the ICU than at a cattlemen’s ball. Mr. Metts and his wife, Ms. Betty, were bound and determined to be there and support young John Haven. This wasn’t the first time I had seen Mr. Metts struggling. He’d been sick for a long time. Back in 2003 Mr. Metts began having trouble catching his breath and battled weakness doing everyday farm chores. He started visiting doctors but continued to feel worse. After five years of chasing lung disorders with various pulmonologists, Mr. Metts told Ms. Betty, “if someone doesn’t get me some help, I’m going to die.” Ms. Betty is an amazing lady (she happens to be secretary/treasurer of Ben Hill/Irwin Cattlemen’s chapter) and she was not going to let Mr. Metts die without a fight. They went to a new doctor who basically told Ms. Betty they were crazy because the symptoms just didn’t add up. Things got a little tense, but Ms. Betty and the doctor agreed - God could heal Mr. Metts and they would both pray for His guidance. The next day the doctor called to say he had puzzled over Mr. Metts’ symptoms and it may be a rare disorder called Alpha One Antitrypsin Autoimmune Deficiency Disease (Alpha One). Tests confirmed the diagnosis. But, a diagnosis is not a cure, and it turns out there is no cure for Alpha One. So in the fall of 2008, five years after Mr. Metts started having symptoms, he began IV serum treatments to help manage the disease. The Metts were told Alpha One would lead to liver failure with treatment as the only option. Within a few months Mr. Metts got pneumonia and two weeks later he was battling kidney failure, too. Through this same time-frame the Metts’ daughter Ashli and her husband, Carl, were delivering several bundles of joy, pledge leader John Haven included. Carl was in medical school and had been

S t r u g g l e a n d P r o v i s i o n

assigned rounds at Shands hospital in Gainesville, Florida. “It just so happens” he was doing a rotation with Dr. Mark Brantley - a leading Alpha One researcher - who agreed to see Mr. Metts. After a few tests, Dr. Brantley delivered some tough news. Treatments were not an option. Mr. Metts’ only hope was a liver transplant. Ms. Betty continued praying for divine intervention and worked to get him on the transplant waiting list. Paracentesis became a new part of the Metts’ life. Every few weeks they would have 25 pounds of fluid drawn off of

Mr. Metts’ failing body. By spring of 2013 he was really struggling. He made it to the Cattlemen’s Ball - just barely. By mid-May he was having trouble focusing and blood work confirmed total liver and kidney failure. He was admitted to Shands and began dialysis to help with the kidney problems. Heart failure became a real concern. On June 7, 2013 they told Ms. Betty he would need a kidney AND liver transplant in short order. She was told on multiple occasions he “wouldn’t make it through the night” or “it’s just a matter of time...” Ms. Betty just kept praying and believing God had more for Mr. Metts to accomplish. On June 10, 2013 Ms. Betty signed the paperwork for the kidney transplant. This was nothing new; she had gone through the process for the liver years before. That very night she was given the call they had

been waiting for... Mr. Metts would go into surgery the next morning at 9 a.m. to receive a new kidney and liver. The entire wing of the hospital was electric with the news! Ms. Metts called the family to let them know then spoke to Mr. Metts. “We got the call. You are headed into surgery at 9 a.m.!” He rolled over and asked if she was kidding. The surgery went great and Mr. Metts spent another month at Shands recovering. Finally, they were able to go home by the end of July. Within three days he was airlifted back to Shands with flu and pneumonia he had contracted during follow up blood work. They stayed 10 days and again it was touch and go. Could his body withstand this? Would he reject the organs? “We can only praise God for his goodness and mercy,” says Ms. Betty. He brought them through one more valley. By the fall of 2013 Mr. Metts was riding through the farm monitoring soybean harvest. “I never thought I would feel this good again... I really didn’t remember what it felt like,” Mr. Metts told me last December at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. I just gave him a hug - there was really nothing else to do. It’s probably as close as I’ll ever get to feeling like Lazarus’ friends and relatives did a few thousand years ago.

Josh White

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The Metts at 2014 GCA Convention

Georg i a Ca t t l emen’s A s soc i a t i onGCA Leadership Team

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Melvin PorterPresident

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Randy FordhamPresident-Elect

65 Corey DrDanielsville, GA 30633

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Kyle GilloolyVice President

2731 River RdWadley, GA 30477

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Billy MooreTreasurer

172 Hidden Lakes DrGray, GA 31032478-986-6893

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Josh WhiteExecutive V. P. P. O. Box 27990

Macon, GA 31221478-474-6560

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Executive Committee MembersKristy Arnold, Screven912-294-3485 • [email protected] Lee Brown, Colbert706-207-7048 • [email protected] T. Cannon, Ty Ty229-776-4383 • [email protected] Cheely, Warrenton706-465-2136 • [email protected] Galloway, Monticello678-410-6070 • [email protected] Lovett, Cuthbert229-938-2187 • [email protected]

GCA Immediate Past PresidentDavid Gazda, Athens706-227-9098 • [email protected]

NCBA DirectorsRandy Fordham, Danielsville706-207-1301 • [email protected] Blackburn, Waynesboro214-912-1993 • [email protected]

Foundation ChairmanBill Hopkins, Thomson 706-564-2961 • [email protected]

CattleWomen’s PresidentRuth Hice, Barnesville770-358-2705 • [email protected]

Regional Vice Presidents

1961-1963 Ben T. Smith, Atlanta1963-1966 Henry Green, Sr., St. Simons1966-1968 Dr. Jack Tuttle, Barnesville1968-1970 J.W. Trunnell, Cochran1970-1971 K.J. Hodges, Blakely1971-1972 Edward B. Pope, Washington1972-1974 George Berner, Warm Springs1974-1976 Dr. O.E. Sell, Milner1976-1978 Joe Gayle, Perry1978-1980 Sam Hay, Covington1980-1981 Lee Campbell, Carrollton1981-1982 Charles Baker, Calhoun1982-1983 Webb Bullard, Camilla1983-1984 Bobby Rowan, Enigma1984-1985 Harvey Lemmon, Woodbury1985-1986 Don Griffith, Buchanan1986-1987 Gene Chambers, Douglas1987-1988 Mike Peed, Forsyth1988-1989 Sam Payne, Calhoun1989-1990 Bobby Miller, Lula1990-1991 Newt Muse, Carrollton

Region 8: Rodney Hilley, 770-567-3909 [email protected] 9: Mike Burke, 706-551-3025 [email protected] Region 10: Scotty Lovett, 229-938-2187 [email protected] 11: Derek Williams, 229-315-0986 [email protected] 12: Ray Hicks, 912-682-8670 [email protected] 13: John Moseley, Jr., 229-308-6355 [email protected] 14: Kurt Childers, 229-775-2287 [email protected]

Region 15: Alvin Walker, 912-282-1717 [email protected]

Region 1: James Burton, 423-838-0941 [email protected] 2: Eddie Bradley, 706-994-2079 [email protected] 3: Ron Ward, 706-213-9175 [email protected] 4: Tony Cole, 770-596-6896 [email protected] 5: Charles Woodward, 678-725-2292 [email protected] 6: Tammy Cheely, 706-465-2136 [email protected] 7: Larry Daniel, 706-812-5907 [email protected]

1992-1993 Mark Armentrout, Roswell1993-1994 Ralph Bridges, Lexington1994-1995 Lane Holton, Camilla1995-1996 Jim Goodman, Temple1996-1997 Dr. Frank Thomas, Alamo1997-1998 Joe Duckworth, Milledgeville1998-1999 Betts Berry, Chickamauga1999-2000 Curly Cook, Crawford2000-2001 Chuck Sword, Williamson2001-2002 Robert Fountain, Jr., Adrian2002-2003 Louie Perry, Moultrie2003-2004 Tim Dean, Lafayette2004-2005 John Callaway, Hogansville2005-2006 Bill Hopkins, Thomson2006-2007 Dr. Jim Strickland, Glennville2007-2008 Evans Hooks, Swainsboro2008-2009 Mike McCravy, Bowdon2009-2010 Bill Nutt, Cedartown2010-2011 Bill Bryan, Summerville2011-2012 Steve Blackburn, Waynesboro2012-2013 Chuck Joiner, Carrollton2013-2014 David Gazda, Athens

GCA Past Presidents


Gary Alexander, Westminister, S.C.J O Anderson, CovingtonBroken O Ranch, Register

Chavous Canning, Old Town, Fla.Jacey Cox, Colquitt

Jordan Craft ,ThomastonHenry Crosby, Baxley Scott Day, Ambrose

Crawder Free, Taylorsville Furst-Mcness, Cordele

Gsc Agribusiness, AtlantaKenneth A Harris, Tangerine, Fla.

Ellen Hortman, TennilleDennis Huff, Buckhead

Indian Hill Farm, LLC, Statesboro Corey Jones, Molena

Henry Justice, Rockmart Austin S Lanier, Union Point

Robert E Lee, DublinDustan Mullins, Jasper

P & D Farms, Cedartown Keith Parker, Tennille

Carlton Parker, Tennille Adam Pendleton, BrooksDaniel Perry, Rockmart

Robert F Phillips, Folkston Ron Pippin, Yatesville

Tate Smith, Aragon Bill Standifer, Whitesburg

James D Standifer, Whitesburg Dennis D Sullivan, Graham, Ala.

Terry Thurman, Broxton Neal Trice, Thomaston

Triple S Cattle Co., Southside, Ala.Jacob Turner, Fort Valley

Abigail Turner, Fort Valley Rodney & Crystal Walker, Wedowee, Ala.

Cannon Walker, Dublin Steve Wells, Cedartown

Joshua Williams, Eastanollee Will Winkler, Blakely

Glenn Wyatt, Waycross


M e e t Y o u r G C A L e a d e r s h i p

&Q ALeadership

Tony ColeRegion 4 VP

Share what being a region vice president means and some of the responsibilities you undertake.Q:A: The two best words to describe my duties as region vice president are help and serve. Whether it is setting up

meetings for our local chapter, helping other chapters stay up to date with state issues or helping with ways to increase membership I’m always looking for a way to lend a helping hand.

Q: Describe your background and your involvement with the cattle industry.

A: My love for farming is hard to explain. Where do I start? As a child I learned quickly that most things took a backseat to hay, cows being out or even fences being down on a Sunday morning. My dad had cattle before I was born, so I grew up with cows around, and I still enjoy raising them.

Q: Tell us about your family.

A: This morning as I am thinking about my answers to these questions I am reminded of my “to do” list for the day. My routine of going through our four poultry houses with Tyler, 21, and then getting equipment ready to go into the hay field for the day; it occurred to me how short life is. Days seem to get shorter and jobs take longer. My wife of 31 years, Debbie, helps a lot when she is not teaching school. David, 24, helps in the afternoons and weekends when he is not working at his job. Even with all this help my “to do” list keeps getting longer with a lot of carryovers each day. But, that is farming, isn’t it? I am truly blessed.

Q: In your opinion, what is the most pertinent issue Georgia’s beef industry is facing today?

A: In my opinion, the most difficult issue that Georgia Cattlemen are facing today is the EPA’s attempt to control all waterways. I believe we need to get in touch with our politicians and let them know how we stand on this issue. See the July 2014 issue for a great article from NCBA on this issue.


Q: What improvements or changes would you like to see evolve over the next year within GCA?

A: In the next year, I would like to see more young people become members and become involved in GCA. They are the future of our industry. Maybe one way to see this happen would be for all of us to become mentors to young people by sharing our enthusiasm for the cattle industry. I believe that the more we give the more blessings we will receive.


EPA Administrator calls Cattlemen’s Concerns Ludicrous

During a trip to Missouri to meet with farmers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy hosted a press conference to address what she called the “ludicrous” concerns of many farmers and ranchers pertaining to the proposed “waters of the United States” rule under the Clean Water Act. However,

her words do little to wash the legitimate concerns of cattle producers across the country. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Counsel, Ashley McDonald, goes head to head with the points made by Administrator McCarthy pointing out the fallacy of her statements and why producers are right to question the intentions of this agency and its intended agenda. Below is a transcript of Administrator McCarthy’s statements to reporters in the press conference and cattlemen’s response. McCARTHY: “Before I get into what we are doing on the trip, let me remind everyone why we are actually moving forward with this rule. Our proposal actually aims to ensure waters that are vital to human health and natural resources that we rely on, all of us, are actually protected from pollution.” MCDONALD: Your statement here implies that you are seeking to bring under EPA’s purview more waters that are not currently regulated, or how you put it, “protected.” But this contradicts repeated statements by you and other EPA officials that this proposal does not expand the reach of the Clean Water Act and does not federalize any new waters. You cannot have it both ways. You cannot “protect” more water without expanding the Clean Water Act. Secondly, your new definition fails to recognize that these “new” waters for which you seek federal protection, are already under the jurisdiction of the states in which they reside. THEY ARE NOT WHOLLY UNREGULATED as you seem to represent. There is a rightful legal place where federal authority ends and state authority begins. Your proposal utterly and intentionally fails to recognize any sort of federal-state boundary. McCARTHY: “The kinds of water bodies we are protecting with this rule, and with the Clean Water Act, provide drinking water to 1 in 3 Americans. That’s about 117 million people. And while there are some legitimate concerns out there with the rule and many issues that we teed up ourselves in the rule to try to see comment, we are hearing some concerns that really are, to put frankly are ludicrous. For example, some people say that EPA is going to be regulating small unconnected waters including puddles on lawns, driveways and playgrounds. Now, that’s just silly. This proposal is all about protecting waters that science tells us have a significant, can have a significant, impact on

downstream water quality. That’s what it is, no more and no less than that.” MCDONALD: Then put it in writing Ms. McCarthy. Your significant nexus definition allows ANY connection to qualify as SIGNIFICANT, meaning that a puddle in a floodplain that might be connected through groundwater to a navigable water COULD very well be jurisdictional. That’s what the words on paper mean. “Waters, including wetlands, that meet the proposed definition of adjacency, including the new proposed definition of neighboring, have a significant nexus to (a)(1) through (a)(3) waters, and this proposed rule would include all adjacent waters, including wetlands, as ‘waters of the United States’ by rule “Any open water in a floodplain.” Proposed Rule at page 76. The new definition of “neighboring” in the proposed rule is defined as including “waters located within the riparian area or floodplain of a water identified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5), or waters with a confined surface or shallow subsurface hydrologic connection to such a jurisdictional water.” Proposed Rule at 77. The plain language of the proposal shows that a puddle that may have “shallow subsurface” connection to a jurisdictional ditch, stream, or wetland is now a jurisdictional federal water. Ms. McCarthy, if you want to alleviate the fears of farmers and ranchers don’t say “it is your intent that…” what matters are the words on paper, and you have given yourself enough leeway to find a puddle jurisdictional. McCARTHY: “And some say EPA is going to regulate every last ditch and that’s also not true. In this proposal, for the first time ever, we are making it clear that we don’t regulate all ditches. Again, we are just looking at what science tells us can have a significant impact on downstream water quality.” MCDONALD: Again Ms. McCarthy your words on paper are what matter, and the words you left off the paper make this proposal a trial lawyer’s dream come true when it comes to farming and ranching operations. The ditches you claim to exclude must be located wholly in uplands, drain only uplands, and have less than perennial flow. What’s the problem? You didn’t define what “uplands” means to a federal bureaucrat. So we can’t even be sure what ditches might qualify. The other problem is that that the whole purpose of a ditch is to drain something and almost all ditches are going to do just that, making them not “draining only uplands.” The other category of ditches you claim to exclude cannot ever contribute flow to a jurisdictional wetland, prairie pothole, creek, or another jurisdictional ditch, either directly or “through another water.” Ms. McCarthy, what does the very important legal phrase “through another water” mean? This key phrase was again left undefined, and without a d efinition it could be defined by an environmental activist group to be groundwater, non-jurisdictional ditches, or anything

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else wet. So the truth is that you again have left so many holes in the proposed definition to give your staff of regulators the flexibility they need to find that there is literally not one ditch across America that actually falls into your “excluded ditches” categories. If you don’t want to regulate ditches, don’t identify them as tributaries under the rule. Maybe you would have realized this if you had looked at a few out on our operations prior to developing this rule. As it stands, and contrary to the statements you have posted on your website and on the front page of your powerpoint presentations, there was zero input from the agricultural community. ZERO. McCARTHY: “And some say that our proposal means you need to get a permit if you want your cattle to walk across your stream. Well that’s also ludicrous. If cattle cross a wet field or stream, that is normal farming practices, all normal farming practices are exempt. Period. We don’t shrink current exemptions, we actually expand them. You know, in fact, we work with USDA to make sure all farming exemptions under the Clean Water Act are kept intact.” MCDONALD: I’m glad you say that, because the cattle industry agrees. It is the quintessential “normal” ranching activity to graze cattle. Unfortunately, your newly crafted Interpretive Rule that came out alongside your expanded definition for “waters of the U.S.” calls that into question, which means to us that we will end up in court defending our right to allow cattle to graze on pastures without a CWA Sec. 404 permit. I understand that it was not your intent to call into question cattle grazing, but yet again, I will point out that your agency’s intent doesn’t amount to a hill of beans in our legal system, what matters is what’s on paper. Your Interpretive Rule says that farmers and ranchers cannot get the “normal farming and ranching” exemption from Sec. 404 UNLESS they comply with one of 56 NRCS conservation practices for any activity on their land. One of those 56 is the standard and specifications for Prescribed Grazing. You agency has said that cattle “discharging” into a ditch, pond, or creek is an illegal discharge unless they qualify for the exemption, which means that if you graze without a Prescribed Grazing plan you are most likely violating the Clean Water Act. While this may not have been your intent, you have opened the door to litigation where a federal judge will say “it is clear by the Interpretive Rule that if you don’t have a grazing plan by NRCS you are violating the Clean Water Act if you don’t have a permit.” If it wasn’t your intent then why did you not just say “conservation activities are considered ‘normal’ for Sec. 404(f )(1)(A)?” McCARTHY: “And we added 56 conservation practices to that list. The reason that we did that is to recognize the great conservation work our farmers are engaged in with our partners at NRCS and the value that provides for water quality.” MCDONALD: You didn’t “add” anything. You took an exemption that covered all conservation activities and narrowed to 56 NRCS standards and threatened farmers and ranchers that if they don’t comply with the NRCS’ standard and have the audacity to implement voluntary conservation measures they better get a Sec. 404 permit. The “normal farming and ranching” exemption covered everything and more than what you claim to have “given” us. Again, you had no input or consultations with the agricultural community prior to this

Interpretive Rule taking effect, legal effect. How is that “engaging stakeholders” when we were left completely in the dark. McCARTHY: “So let me be clear, those practices that I just mentioned, along with countless others, are normal farm practices that do not require a permit. And the bottom line is, with this proposal, that if you weren’t supposed to get a permit before you don’t need to get one now. That is the reality and that’s what we need to talk about.” MCDONALD: Well, your language is not clear. And a press call cannot be used in court to show your good intent. Put it in writing. And perhaps share with the farmers and ranchers what you intend to do prior to doing it so we can give your our feedback since you seem to lack all knowledge about how farmers and ranchers feed the world. A reporter on the line asked the Administrator to respond to claims that the interpretive rule would put the NRCS in a position of regulating by requiring producers to meet NRCS standards for any conservation practice to receive exemption. McCARTHY: “You have raised one of most legitimate concerns I am hearing and it was certainly a concern we didn’t anticipate. Let me explain to you where this rule came from. If you look at this rule and you look at our prior rule, you will see that every exemption that was in the prior rule remains here. There is no change in that. So normal farm practices are exempt and were very clear about that. The interpretive was actually of interest to both us and USDA and we think many of the farming community because it was a way to provide additional clarity and certainty. So when you look at the exemption it says normal farm practices, what we wanted to be clear was a subset of the normal farm practices are conservation EFFORTS that have been extremely important to the farming community, extremely important to USDA, AND conservation efforts that have great water protection value and we wanted to put those into a list that was essentially not narrowing the exemptions but making absolutely certain that you can do these things with no problem under the Clean Water Act. And we wanted to encourage it, so we thought that was actually a very, if you would, what I think of as nimble and flexible way to identify 56 out of the gate, but keep adding and it doesn’t mean that those are in any way narrowing the exemptions. They are simply speaking with great clarity, so that nobody needs to worry or ask any questions to understand whether it is a normal farm practice that is exempted under the Act.” MCDONALD: Requiring producers to dot every “I” and cross every “T” of a federal NRCS standard and its accompanying specification, threatening them with CWA sanctions if they don’t, is not “nimble and flexible”. And while it may be some clarity, it certainly isn’t welcome clarity in the cattle industry. It is just evidence of the federal bureaucracy attempt to control every activity that goes on cattle ranches across the country. The NCBA and many other groups in agriculture urge the EPA to #DitchTheRule. This proposed rule would impact every facet of our industry and expand the EPA’s regulatory reach nationwide. To submit your comments directly to the EPA, go to BeefUSA.org.

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As much as our knowledge about health and nutrition has evolved, we still know little as to how our food affects our bodies. The only thing certain about long term diet/health trends is that they will change. The recommended 1980s and 90s saturated fat free (read animal fat, coconut and palm oils) high carbohydrate/vegetable oil diet is now being thoroughly debunked. Although it seemed reasonable in the 1960s, a cause and effect relationship has never been proved that saturated fats in red meat, eggs, butter and dairy products, palm or coconut oils caused high death rates and heart disease. It appears that in the American Heart Association and the National Institute of Health (later the USDA was given responsibility to determine dietary recommendations) needed an answer to the increasing death rate due to heart disease. They chose to accept the theory that saturated fats in the diet was the main culprit even though it was based on bad science using biased, selected data while ignoring conflicting research. Scientists who expressed opposing opinions and warned of unintended consequences, were shouted down in scientific meetings, ignored, had difficulty obtaining grants for research that didn’t support the saturated fat theory and found it almost impossible to get their research published in major medical journals. For animal agriculture (beef, pork, egg and dairy product producers) and palm and coconut oil producers, it was a devastating decision. It was great for chicken, vegetable oil and grain producers. Giving up animal fats resulted in a dramatic increase in carbohydrates and vegetable oils in our diet. Since the 1970s we have increased our consumption of fruit and vegetables by 17 percent, our grains by 29 percent and reduced the amount of fat that we eat from 43 percent to 33 percent of calories or less. Vegetable oil use increased from near zero to 8 percent of all calories consumed by Americans. Although the percentage of deaths due to heart disease seemed to decrease during this period, it still remained high. In the meantime, the deaths from diseases related to carbohydrates and vegetable oils exploded. This made the death rate due to heart disease seem to decrease. In the last three decades, obesity has increased in adults, 27.5 percent and in children 47.1 percent. Almost a third of the world’s population is obese. Isn’t it interesting that the obesity problem corresponds exactly to the time high carbohydrate/vegetable oil diets have been recommended. Carbohydrates break down into glucose, which cause the

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body to release insulin. Excessive carbohydrates can lead to obesity which can result in heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. Not only that, fructose from fruits may cause an increase in triglycerides in the bloodstream. The high carbohydrate diet places people at a higher risk regardless of the type of carbohydrate they eat. Sugar, starchy vegetables such as potatoes, rice, corn, beans, peas, pasta, breads, even whole wheat, cereal grains as well as fillers added to make up for lost texture which are usually carbohydrate based. Animal fats do not make you fat but carbohydrates do. Where do you think the current obesity epidemic got started? It certainly was not from eating animal fats! Obesity problems are estimated to cost $190 billion each year in the United States. The next big government push will no longer be saturated fats. The USDA does not now mention saturated fat levels in their diet recommendations, but will try to reduce added refined carbohydrates (sugar and processed foods) in the diet. We are already seeing reports like “Loading up on Sugar May Strain Your Heart” a JAMA Internal Medicine report by Yang. In this report, it suggests that high added sugar, carbohydrates, increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and hypertension. The USDA is in an awkward position. After promoting a high carbohydrate/vegetable oil diet for 30 years, especially sugar and processed foods, they probably feel they cannot reverse their position on carbohydrates. Instead they chose to attack added refined carbohydrates as the next main culprit in the obesity wars. Do not be misled - total high carbohydrate intake is the problem causing obesity. Like saturated fats in the past, added sugar and processed foods are now an easy target. This campaign to reduce added refined carbohydrates in the diet is round about way of admitting that they have been wrong about carbohydrates. The USDA really needs to eliminate the high carbohydrate/vegetable oil diet recommendation and apply real science to develop an unbiased, balanced diet for the American people. But after 54 years of teaching low saturated fats and high carbohydrate/vegetable oil diets, most scientists, nurses, doctors, nutritionist and dieticians as well as the general public have been brain washed and will find it difficult to change. – But change will come! In my opinion, naturally saturated fats, red meats, eggs, cheese, butter and other dairy products will have a prominent place in an unbiased balanced diet recommendation. Next column – vegetable oil problems in the diet!

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The new culinary kitchen is well underway! We are excited to see all of the hard work that you all have put into raising funds come together into a gorgeous kitchen that you will be very proud of. We plan to have a ribbon cutting in September – watch for the date.

The Tri-State Cattlemen’s Association promoted beef at the Battlefield Farmers’ Market during “Beef Month.” The efforts were led by Dalton Green, GJCA chapter relations officer. Also pictured is James Burton, GCA region 1 vice president; and Rickey Murdock, Dalton’s, granddad.

Maggie Hart, GCA’s summer intern, has been quite an asset this summer. She has taken the lead on numerous projects such as Peachtree Road Race, GJCA Field Day and GCA Summer Conference. Maggie has been such a blessing in the short time she has been here!

South Georgia Cattleman’s Association, along with the Coffee County Farm Bureau donated $300 to the Hope Center. The money was donated for the purchase beef that will be used in their food pantry. Pictured: David Rooks, Sr., South Georgia Cattleman’s Association’s vice president; Lavawn Luke, South Georgia Cattleman’s Association’s president; Josh Talkington, Hope Center director; Kem McKinnon, Coffee County Farm Bureau Women’s chair; Carla Palmer, Coffee County Farm Bureau office manager; and Donnie Courson, South Georgia Cattleman member and Coffee County Farm Bureau board of director.

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Polk County Cattlemen’s Association donated $150 worth of ground beef to the First United Methodist Church’s food bank in Aragon. Pictured: Laura Robinson, secretary/treasurer; Stacy Brown; Jake Bentley; Reverend James; Cheryl Shelkop; Jason Bentley, secretary/treasurer; Fran Brown and Johnny Scofield.

Tattnall County Cattlemen’s Association donated more than $200 worth of canned beef products to the Evans County Christian Food Bank in Claxton, Georgia. Pictured: Newley Halter, Tattnall County Cattlemen’s Association’s president and Rachel Purcell, Tattnall County Cattlemen’s Association’s secretary/treasurer.

Wiregrass Cattlemen’s Association partnered with Winn Dixie and donated 45 pounds of hamburger to the Georgia Sheriff ’s Boys Ranch. Pictured: Beth Tillman, director of The Boys Ranch; Tommy Moore, Parrish Akins; two residents of the ranch; Kurt Childers and Kennedy Williams.

Thank you to all of the chapters who BEEFed up their local food bank in honor of Georgia Beef Month in June. Any chapter who has not sent in their receipt or picture and did participate, it’s not too late!

Please send your information to [email protected].

Georgia•Beef•Bites For August’s recipe, I consulted a fellow Bentley here in the office for a recipe idea. Will came up with the idea of featuring a stuffed burger. Everyone has heard of them, but not everyone

has tried to make their own at home. While summer is still here and it’s still the perfect time to be preparing supper out on the grill. Also, since Josh is moving on to, well, should I say colder pastures? I figured I would stick with stuffed burger that would reflect his love for Mexican food. I know it can’t technically be classified as Mexican, but the heat is still there. Between the salsa, jalapenos and cheese, these Cheesy Jalapeno Pepper-Stuffed Burgers will challenge your taste buds like they have never been challenged before. So, Josh, this one is for you! Although I’m not sure I will ever share your love for Mexican food, I do share your love for this amazing industry we are so blessed to serve. I am excited for your future serving our country’s cattle producers. Thank you for believing in me, investing your time and patience in me, and encouraging me throughout the past year. I will see you on all of my future trips to Denver headquarters! Now back to the burgers, if you’re similar to me and you’re not a huge fan of spicy, you can tone it down by using a mild salsa. You can also chop up half of jalapeno instead of using a whole jalapeno per burger. I’m also not an olive fan, so I like to leave those olives at the grocery store. Make it your own, adjust to your own taste and enjoy the rest of grilling season!

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1 pound Ground Beef 1/4 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa

4 frozen cream cheese or Cheddar cheese-stuffed jalapeño peppers 1/4 cup prepared salsa con queso

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1. Combine Ground Beef and 1/4 cup salsa in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four thin patties. Place one stuffed pepper in center

of each patty; wrap beef around pepper to enclose, sealing seams and forming ball. Flatten balls into patties about 4 to 5 inches across and 1 inch thick.

2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 15 to 16 minutes, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers

160°F, turning occasionally. 3. Spread 1 tablespoon salsa con queso evenly over top of each burger. Sprinkle

evenly with tomato and olives. Serve with salsa, as desired.

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Associat ion Reports • Georgia Catt leWomen’s Associat ion

The Hot Days of SummerBy Ruth Hice, CattleWomen’s Association President

President: Ruth Hice387 Fredonia Church RdBarnesville, GA 30204 [email protected]

President-Elect: Carolyn Gazda1985 Morton RoadAthens, GA [email protected]

Vice-President: Carol Williams 1141 Broughton RdMadison, GA 30650 [email protected]

Secretary: Lynn Bagwell1078 Cass White Rd Cartersville, GA 30121 [email protected]

Treasurer: Sara Akins 1177 S. Coffee Rd.Nashville, GA 31639229-686-2771

Past President: Brenda Brookshire6179 State Hwy 60Suches, GA 30572706-747-3693

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I know that this summer must be hotter than most. It might seem that way because we have not had any rain here at our farm and we are very dry. I hope you have had more rain then we have.We celebrated beef month in June. Hopefully everyone had a good time promoting beef and the beef industry. As for Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s and CattleWomen’s, we cooked and served hamburgers at Akins Farm and Home on Father’s Day

weekend. We also gave out beef recipes and materials provided by the Beef Board. At the hamburger day we collected $ 105 that will be give to a food bank in Lamar County. The Bentley family had a group of young cattlemen over for a cook out and tour. They also hosted a class of Upson county 4H’ers who learned about the beef industry. The group heard food safety food safety tips from some of the CattleWomen . If you have any ideas for things we can do as CattleWomen please let me or any of the officers know. My cell number is 770-468-1180; you can call me anytime. I know this is a good time to grill out with the weather like it is. I like it because my husband or my son, Donnie, will grill out and I don’t have to heat up my kitchen. Donnie prefers to grill BEEF! If anyone would like to be on a committee or get more involved don’t hesitate to call me. I am already thinking about a quilt for the fundraiser at the 2015 convention.... Until next time!


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Sunbelt Expo Farm Show October 14-16it gives farmers a chance to get up-close to check out new machinery working in the crop fields of a 600-acre research farm. Crops on the farm include cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans and hay. The Expo offers rides on shaded covered shuttle wagons to carry visitors out to the fields where they’ll see a wide selection of equipment taking part in the harvesting and tillage demonstrations. Other exhibits will showcase irrigation equipment, livestock equipment, lawn and garden machinery, Forestry, new pickups, utility vehicles and all terrain vehicles. Software and hardware that allows for crop yield monitoring, automated tractor steering and variable-rate application of farm chemicals will also be featured in precision farming exhibits at the show. While most of the exhibits are geared to the interests of commercial farmers the Expo is proud to announce the addition of the Rural Lifestyle Section. This section will showcase small agricultural gardening as well as backyard poultry and can be found by the Antique Tractor section, another perennial favorite of visitors. The Expo also honors outstanding farmers by showcasing the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year awards. These farmers from ten states will be recognized at a luncheon on the opening day of the show. The Georgia State winner for 2014 is Philip Grimes of Tifton, Georgia. The Expo is located on Georgia Hwy. 133, southeast of Moultrie, Georgia. The gates open at 8:30 a.m. each day of the show. Admission is $10 per person or $20 for a three-day admission ticket. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

I have been a travelin’ man a good part of my life. Most of my speakin’ jobs are Friday and Saturday nights, so Sunday means I’m usually on the road and headed home. For me, Sunday morning on the road is a good part of bein’ me. Nine times out of ten I’m in a rent car drivin’ to an airport where I board a flight to a major hub where I connect to another flight that gets me within an hour of bein’ home. Since my territory covers the U.S. and Canada I get to see fresh country every week. In different seasons, in all kinds of weather, day or night…it’s like a travel movie. I stop and take pictures for the office Facebook page. I always try to include photos of cows on green pasture, high desert, corn stubble, palmetto, cactus, forests, woods, swamps, the frozen north, and mesquite higher than your horse. A picture that I think might interest any farmer watchin’ from another part of the country. I’m a good traveler but a poor tourist, though sometimes I can’t resist taking pictures! Like ice on the Mississippi River, a bridge in Duluth, the peaks and rock formations on the road from Reno to Bishop, the state house in Albany, Cullman to Nashville, Thibodaux to Baton Rouge, Livingston to Billings, Van Horn to Alpine, Audubon to Omaha, Stockville to North Platte, the Wal-Mart in Silver City, Moab, London, OH, Portland (both of them), Springfield (both of them), Emporia to Eldorado, Denver to Lamar, Pittsburg to Elkins,

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Sundays Headed Homethe Appalachians, at least 3 Greenfields, Miami to Brandon, Miami to Tulsa, Miami to Wauchula, and finally Tucson to Benson. On the road most Sunday mornings my spirits are high. The folks that come to my programs are my folks; rural…country people who are involved in agriculture, its land and its animals. They invite me to their town, they make me welcome and I do my best to give them their money’s worth. So when I head out the next morning with a cup of convenience store coffee, in the cup holder, in my rent car, I am uplifted, the world is good, I don’t have to worry about next week yet. I have time to let the camaraderie of last night sink in and I inevitably talk to God and thank Him for another good time, for the wonderful people who’s world I get to be a part of, and the fortuitous blessing that I was born in America. I usually have a big ol’ grin on my face. He travels with me, He’s always there, regardless of my behavior. I guess on those ‘coming home’ Sundays I get to spend a little private time with Him. Which is pretty generous considering all the church services He’s committed to on Sunday mornings. I mean, ya know He’s got to be busy. But it doesn’t stop me from rattlin’ on and, somehow He always seems to have time to listen me and I don’t take it for granted.

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I n d u s t r y N e w s

Kyle Gillooly, vice president of Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, was one of more than 60 young cattlemen and women selected to participate in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association 35th Young Cattlemen’s Conference. Gillooly was sponsored by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. The YCC program is a comprehensive, nationwide tour of beef industry sectors, created to enhance leadership skills in your beef industry professionals. “YCC is a prestigious and competitive program designed to foster the future leadership of our industry,” said Forrest Roberts, NCBA chief executive officer. “The participants selected to attend YCC were chosen because of their exceptional contributions to the beef industry and their potential to be a strong voice in our future development. I look forward to seeing Kyle take an increased leadership role within NCBA and the beef industry.” Gillooly of Wadley, Ga., is the general manager of Smith Angus Farm and CES Polled Herefords. He joined the Smith family farm in 2005, a diverse farming operation that includes nearly 300 purebred cows and 600 commercial cows, with 3,000 acres of row crops consisting of primarily corn, cotton, and peanuts. Gillooly’s sole responsibility is the management of the cow herd, and hosting the annual production sale, Partners In Progress. A native of Indiana, Gillooly graduated in 2002 from Purdue University with a degree in animal science. A member of the livestock judging team at Purdue, he continues to judge cattle events throughout the country, having judged in 25 states and Canada. After serving the last two years on the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Committee, Gillooly is now currently vice president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, and serves as a director for Georgia Angus Association and Jefferson County Farm Bureau. Gillooly and his wife Jennifer have two children, Grant and Diana Kate, and own a small herd of their own, Predestined Cattle Company. They enjoy life on the farm and are active in their local church, Friendship Baptist. “YCC is an excellent opportunity to network with other young industry professionals while learning about the opportunities and challenges that beef producers across the

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country face daily,” said Gillooly. The eight day tour began at NCBA headquarters in Denver, Colo., where participants were given an organizational overview of NCBA and the Beef Checkoff Program. While in Denver, the group also heard from representatives of Cattle Fax and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. They toured a Safeway retail store and learned about Rancher’s Reserve brand beef

marketing efforts. The group spent a day in Greeley, Colo., visiting JBS Five Rivers feed yards and processing facilities. “It is important for young producers to understand and see each sector of the beef industry – from pasture to plate,” said Gillooly. “Traveling from a cow-calf ranch to a feedlot and processing plant really drives home the point that our industry is composed of many sectors which are all committed to produce a healthy end product.” In Chicago, the group met with the senior management of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange at the Chicago Board of Trade. They had the chance to watch the activity on the trading floor and witness futures trading firsthand. Participants also visited Otto & Sons Industries, a family owned company providing quality products and custom solutions for the food industry since 1909. This tour offered a view of how boxed beef is turned into custom order portions for both major restaurant chains and some of the nation’s top steakhouses. The group then traveled to

Washington, D.C., where participants received an issues briefing from NCBA’s government affairs staff about policy issues currently facing the cattle industry. The group then traveled to Aldie, Va., for a tour and barbeque at Whitestone Farms, one of the nation’s elite purebred Angus operations. The next day, these young cattlemen and women were given the opportunity to visit one-on-one with members of their state’s congressional delegation, expressing their viewpoints regarding the beef industry and their cattle operations. During their congressional visits, participants focused on issues including international trade, federal lands ranching and overreaching regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. They finished the day with a reception hosted by John Deere at the company’s Washington office.


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GCA & GBB will be needing volunteers to help staff booths at the following events:

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Anyone can feel at home at the corner of Pete Smith Road and Charles Smith Road in Wadley, Georgia. The Smith family has called this area home for more than 80 years. The roads are lined with cattle pastures and row crops—a little piece of agriculture heaven. William Patrick Smith moved to Jefferson County in the 1930s to start his own farm. He visited several banks, but none of them would loan him money since he was an “outsider.” Eventually, a friend lent him the money. The farm grew into several businesses—a saw mill and a cotton gin. William Patrick Smith and his wife, Coralee, had three children, Wynder Smith, Charles Smith and Patricia (Smith) Edwards. Charles grew up around his family’s commercial cattle herd. By the 1950s, Charles and Wynder had started an Angus herd and added Herefords to the mix in 1976. “A lot of the initial herd building started in the 1970s by Charles and Wynder,” says Kyle Gillooly, manager of Smith Angus Farm and CES Polled Herefords. “Smith Angus had their first production sale in 1982 called ‘Sale of Progress’ and we continue to use the theme in our sales today. We now have a joint Angus and Hereford production sale called ‘Partners in Progress.’”

Today, the herd consists of over 100 Angus cows and 150 Hereford cows. They have about 200 calves of each breed every year. Approximately 25 percent of the calf crop are embryo transfer calves, 50 percent natural AI-sired calves and the remaining 25 percent comes from their own herd sires. “We market most of our females through our production sale,” Kyle says. “Our bulls are sold by private treaty. We sell 40 to 50 Angus bulls each year. Due to the availability of both Angus and Hereford cattle, the production of Black Baldy females is a key component of this operation. I feel that one of the greatest advantages of Angus genetics is its ability to add greater value to other breeds of cattle, ultimately ending in a superior crossbred animal.” Smith Angus and CES Polled Herefords strive to produce cattle that look good and perform well. “Anyone that knows our operation well enough knows that we don’t chase many extremes,” Kyle says. “We aren’t necessarily in the business to produce show cattle, and we aren’t demanding that our cattle top the charts of every trait and grid with its genetic profile. However, if we can produce cattle within that spectrum, there is still a lot of value there.” The Smith family not only prides itself on quality cattle, but in taking care of the land.


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“I’ve never met a family that loves agriculture as much as the Smith family,” Kyle says. “Their dedication to land and livestock management is immeasurable, and their commitment to raising the next generation with the same passion and appreciation is evident.” Charles married Diane Cobb in 1958. The two had two children, Lynne (Smith) Oglesby and Charles Smith, Jr. Both children have four children of their own. One grandchild in particular took an interest in the cattle—Jennifer (Oglesby) Gillooly. “I can remember riding around with Papa checking cattle,” Jennifer says. “That is what made me want to start showing cattle.” Jennifer primarily showed Herefords, attending every Hereford Junior Nationals from 1990 to 2005. Kyle Gillooly also grew up in the Junior Angus and Hereford Associations. It was the 1999 Hereford Junior Nationals in East Lansing, Michigan when Jennifer and Kyle met for the first time. The two became good friends and always looked forward to reuniting at Hereford events. Eventually they decided to see if there could be something more between them. Jennifer and Kyle started dating in January 2005. “It was my last year to show at Nationals and Kyle called,” Jennifer says. “He told me that he had two heifers that I had to check out. I flew up to Washington, Indiana to see what he had for me.” Jennifer selected one of his heifers to show at Nationals. Kyle helped manage the show heifers that summer before the big show while Jennifer was busy with nursing school. “My grandma loved him!” Jennifer says. “When Kyle would stay with my grandparents, Granny loved the fact that Kyle would make up the bed the same way she did. My whole family fell in love with him.” While Kyle was visiting one July weekend, he took Jennifer’s father to dinner to ask for permission to marry his daughter.

“I was working at a local restaurant waiting tables, and after I got off work that night, I was shocked to find Kyle waiting on me outside.” Jennifer says. “He got down on one knee, and the rest is history.” Charles was having a hard time after losing his wife on May 30, 2005 of pancreatic cancer. He needed some extra help on the farm. Kyle moved to Georgia in September 2005 to lend a helping hand. Charles gave Kyle and Jennifer a house for them to live in once they were married. “Kyle moved in right away to help Papa with the farm,” Jennifer says. “I was still in nursing school at Georgia College in Milledgeville.” The two were married May 13, 2006 and Jennifer finished up school in December. They have two beautiful children– Grant, 4 years and Diana Kate, 15 months. “Charles knows that not all of the grandkids will stick around on the farm, but there’s an assurance that the strong root system will always keep them connected,” Kyle says. “I’m blessed to work for and be part of a family whose faith in God, and each other, is the key to this operation’s success.” Charles remarried in December of 2006 to Bettilu Morris, a former classmate. Charles cherishes every moment with his wife, children and grandchildren, especially the memories on the farm.

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An Evolution of Lean Beef

How Low to Go? In our last issue, we addressed the history behind consumer demand for lean beef, and what the industry has accomplished in delivering it. But how lean is lean enough?

Taking a Different Tack On Lean Beef Are there still opportunities when thinking about lean beef? Yes, agree industry experts, but not necessarily in the direction it has taken over the past 40 years. “We’re now to the point we just can’t get any leaner,” according to Jeff Savell of Texas A&M University. “Even if the only grade eaten by consumers was Select, it wouldn’t change fat intake (by Americans) appreciably.” The checkoff ’s Shalene McNeill agrees. “Because today’s beef is so closely trimmed, there’s not much more progress we can make toward leaner product,” she says. “But the availability of lean beef cuts is extremely important in helping consumers feel better about beef.” The industry’s message on lean could hardly be more positive. Today more than 38 cuts, when cooked and visible fat trimmed, have been shown to fit the USDA definition of lean, which is less than 10 grams of total fat, less than or equal to 4.5 grams of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3½ ounces. This compares to seven cuts just 20 years ago. McNeill says, however, the industry’s best messages may sometimes get lost in the discussion on lean. “While the focus on lean is important, it’s only part of our great beef nutrition story,” she says. “All beef provides 10 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, important to good health.” Still, she says having the tremendous lean message is very important – even if it isn’t the particular message the industry decides to utilize in every instance. “Historically, it’s been an important focus,” McNeill says, “because unfortunately, when consumers and health professionals think of nutrition and

beef, they often think of fat first.“Today we’re suggesting to our state beef council partners they don’t need to talk as much about the numbers, because lean cuts have become so prevalent,” she says. “We need to stress that many popular cuts of beef are lean and all beef has 10 essential nutrients.” While fat is still a leading barrier for consumers choosing beef, “the lean story is giving us many chances to tell a good nutrition story,” says McNeill. “We have a great opportunity to show that beef is surprisingly more lean and nutritious than [consumers] think.” McNeill points to the Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet – or BOLD – Study as a means of doing that. The BOLD Study demonstrated that a heart-healthy diet containing 5 ounces a day of lean beef was just as heart-healthy as the government’s “optimal” diet based on chicken as a protein. It also showed that the heart-healthy diet including beef can lower total and LDL-cholesterol levels by 10 percent. “We found that researchers were surprised not just by the results, but by the terrific nutrition profiles of the beef cuts,” McNeill says, noting that even beef cuts that don’t fit the government’s definition of lean can fit into properly balanced diets. “The unintended consequences of such emphasis on lean cuts of beef might have contributed to a ‘good cut/bad cut’ perception,” says McNeill. “Beef has become leaner overall, and any beef cut can be part of a healthy and balanced diet. In fact, the American Heart Association has certified six cuts as heart healthy. “People are really open to a balance of fat today,” she says. Savell says it’s a matter of providing the right type of fat. “Consumers want taste fat, not waste fat,” he says. “We can’t avoid the need for a certain amount of fat for eating acceptability.” Of most importance, according to Savell, is the industry


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must ensure data being used on packaging, in dietary recommendations and in other venues stays up-to-date with the product. “We need to make sure that every product carries current information,” he says. “There’s more of a problem with out-of-date information than there is with the product itself.”

Brave New Approaches It’s great the industry has developed a positive message about its lean products, but it isn’t necessarily one it will use predominantly in the future. “The nutrition landscape is getting more complicated,” says McNeill. “Now instead of ‘eat less fat,’ there’s more guidance to ‘eat a plant-based diet.’ So we have to start understanding how beef benefits the changing philosophies in diet and health. “It also raises the question, what is the future optimal diet? We need to stress the point that beef is simply better than ever – a great tasting, nutritionally valuable food for a satisfying eating experience,” she says. McNeill says it isn’t necessary for beef to push aside other proteins to do that. “Forty percent of many Americans’ diet is junk food,” she says. “It’s not about replacing other proteins.”

Staying engaged in the nutrition arena is still critical for the industry, says Clay Burtrum, who serves on the 20-member Beef Promotion Operating Committee representing the Federation of State Beef Councils. The Committee determines what programs to fund with national beef checkoff dollars, and at what amounts. It’s still very much an important issue because of today’s health awareness,” he says. “Consumers are increasingly aware of their diets.” For that reason, Burtrum says he believes the Beef Checkoff Program needs to be involved. “We have to be forward-thinking about what is going to happen next,” he says. “We know there will continue to be Dietary Guidelines from the government, and we need to make sure that we publicize the most current, most accurate data. At the same time, we need to educate consumers about the nutritional benefits our products offer. Not just the lean, but the entire package. “With a shrinking budget, we need to focus on those areas that are most important,” Burtrum says. “Nutrition is important. We’re fortunate to have this kind of research and foundation to use in telling our story.”


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I have a hot tip for you. I know a savings account that you can invest in that has relatively low risk and a great return. In fact, this savings account is likely to return double-digit percentages on your investment just about every year. Interested? No, I’m not talking about a special bank or some special CD. I’m talking about a fall savings account of stockpiled forage. What is Stockpiling? Stockpiling forage is the term used to describe the process of accumulating forage in one period of time and waiting to graze it until another time of year. Another way of thinking about it is that it is a standing hay crop. It is cut and allowed to regrow, but instead of making a last hay cutting, it is grazed. Producers in North Georgia (Piedmont and Mountains) can stockpile tall fescue. Producers in South Georgia (south of the Fall Line and into the Coastal Plain) can stockpile bermudagrass. Other forage species can be stockpiled, as well. However, most other forage species either do not grow well in the fall (e.g., summer annuals, orchardgrass, etc.) or deteriorate too quickly after a frost or adverse weather (e.g., bahiagrass, summer annuals, orchardgrass, etc.). Tall fescue and some varieties of bermudagrass can hold their quality well into the fall and winter.Is it Cheaper to Stockpile? Producing and/or purchasing hay to feed livestock

through the winter represents a substantial expense. Currently, most producers will have between $90 and $120 of total costs per ton in their hay crop. By the time one accounts for all the losses that occur between the field and the time it enters the mouth of the animal, feeding hay may cost as much as $200 per ton of consumed forage ($0.100 per lb)! Stockpiling can beat that. It is nearly always cheaper to graze than to feed. Most Georgia Cattlemen know this quite well. In fact, many pastures will be overseeded in the fall so that we can extend the grazing season and reduce the amount of hay that is fed. Planting winter annuals has become a lot more common and is highly recommended. However, it is not cheap to plant winter annuals. In most years in Georgia, tall fescue and bermudagrass can be stockpiled and grazed for less than $50/acre (Fig. 1). According to budgets put together by Dr. Curt Lacy, the cost of stockpiling is approximately ¼ the cost of overseeding with winter annuals. Of course, this cost per acre has to be divided by the yield that is produced to determine the unit cost ($ per lb of forage). Stockpiling tall fescue and bermudagrass can produce 1500 to 3500 lbs of dry matter (DM) per acre during the late summer or early fall ($0.014-$0.033 per lb of forage), whereas annual ryegrass should produce 6,500-11,000 lbs of DM per acre ($0.020-$0.035 per lb of forage). Additionally, one must consider when this forage is available. In most parts of Georgia, forage available


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on December 1 is more valuable to the producer than forage available on April 1. This is because standing forage is scarce in early December, but we often have an abundance on April Fool’s Day. In this sense, stockpiled tall fescue or bermudagrass can provide cost-effective feed in the fall and early winter, when it is needed the most.How Good is the Quality? For most beef cattle producers in Georgia, the biggest challenge they have is providing quality for lactating cows. Stockpiled tall fescue and bermudagrass generally begin with total digestible nutrients (TDN) and crude protein (CP) values that are more than sufficient for lactating beef cows (more than 62% TDN and 11% CP; Fig. 2). In general, both forage species will sustain these levels through at least December in most years, assuming ice, snow, or driving rain does not mat the forage down. The CP content of stockpiled tall fescue stays above these critical levels throughout the winter, and its TDN levels usually stay above 62% into February or beyond. It is more of a challenge for bermudagrass to sustain these high levels, but in most years it can normally provide TDN and CP sufficient for lactating cows through early December. Even though it may not be ideal for lactating cows, stockpiled bermudagrass can usually sustain TDN and CP levels sufficient for late gestation dry cows (more than 48% TDN and 7.5% CP) well into December. By strategically using stockpiled bermudagrass, a spring-calving beef herd can eliminate hay feeding in the fall months providing enough time for the winter annuals to become available. It is worth emphasizing that stockpiled forage is NOT merely whatever the cows didn’t eat the last time they were through the area. Just like a hay crop, stockpiled forage has to be clipped back to 2 – 3 inches. This “resets” the crop, encouraging new growth. If there is no new growth, the forage quality will be poor and the animals will refuse it. How is Forage Stockpiled and Then Utilized? The following steps will help you to successfully stockpile tall fescue or bermudagrass. First, graze or take a hay cutting so that the forage is clipped back to 2 – 3 inches. For tall fescue, this should be done in early to mid-September. Aim to do this on Labor Day weekend or thereabouts. For bermudagrass, this clipping should be done about 6 – 8 weeks prior to the first anticipated frost. The next step is to add N fertilizer as if you are making a hay cutting. Plan on applying 40 – 60 lbs of N per acre for stockpiling tall fescue and 50 – 75 lbs of N per acre for stockpiling bermudagrass. The third step is to wait. The idea is to wait to graze the stockpiled tall fescue until after Thanksgiving. Stockpiled bermudagrass should be left ungrazed until just before or after the first killing frost. Just before grazing of the stockpiled forage is to begin, take time to measure the amount of stockpiled forage that is available. Use a grazing stick to measure the height of the stockpiled forage. In general, there should be about 250 – 300 lbs of DM per acre for every inch of stockpiled tall fescue and 300 – 400 lbs of DM per acre for every inch

of stockpiled bermudagrass. It is also a good idea to take samples for a forage analysis at this time to determine if there is any need to provide supplemental energy or protein. Once you’ve decided to commence grazing of the stockpiled forage, be sure to ration out the forage. It is best to only allocate small strips that provide no more than 2 to 3 days worth of grazing at a time. To do this, start near the water source and stretch a single hot wire as a front fence. After the animals have cleaned up the majority of the forage, move the hot wire back to allow them to access another 2 to 3 days worth. Doing a little math using the amount of the standing forage and the size of strip, allocate around 35 to 40 lbs of stockpiled forage per day for each 1200-lb cow. When stripping off the forage in this way, there is no need for a back fence. This is a technique called “frontal grazing” where the grazing herd works away from the water source, marching across a field like the front of an advancing army. In addition to the water source, be sure to provide plenty of access to mineral, ionophore, and supplement as needed.More Details For more information on stockpiling, visit the UGA Extension’s Forages website, www.georgiaforages.com. There you’ll find a link to the Extension Circular entitled “Stockpiling Tall Fescue for Fall and Winter Grazing” (http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.cfm?number=C920) and a Fact Sheet entitled “Stockpiling Bermudagrass for Fall Grazing” (http://www.caes.uga.edu/commodities/fieldcrops/forages/questions/042FAQ-stockpilebermuda.pdf ). If you have additional forage management questions, visit or contact your local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office by dialing 1-800-ASK-UGA1.

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Yvonne Boatright Mrs. Yvonne Boatright, age 79, of Midville, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Boatright was born in Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia, graduated Swainsboro High School in 1953, was an insurance agent with Rich Insurance Co and retired from the Presbyterian Apartments. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton C. Sr. and Leona Hutcheson Meeks; sister, Hazel Meeks McNeely; brothers, Brooks C. Meeks, Bill Meeks and Wilton C. Meeks Jr.

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John Stephen McPhail John Stephen McPhail, 73, husband of Jane Rankin McPhail, of Seneca, SC, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, at his residence. A native of Oconee County, Mr. McPhail was the son of the late Walter H. and Addie Prater McPhail. Mr. McPhail was the owner of McPhail Reality. He was a member of the Sertoma Club, was previously president of the S.C. Angus Cattle Association, served on the board of directors for both the South Carolina National Bank and Wachovia Bank, a member of the S.C. Association of Realtors, a member of Seneca Masonic Lodge 185, and was a lifetime member of the American Angus Association. He was a soldier in the U.S. Army. Mr. McPhail attended Townville Methodist and Seneca Presbyterian. In addition to his wife, Mr. McPhail is survived by son: John Stephen McPhail, II and wife Jessica of Inman; daughter: Kelley McPhail Ryan and husband Mike of Fair Play, SC; grandchildren: Samantha McPhail, John Greyson McPhail, Logan Claire McPhail, Kaylen Ryan, and Madilyn Ryan; sisters: Hazel (Allen) Shumaker of Columbia, Elaine McPhail of Seneca; brothers: Walter H. McPhail, II of Seneca, Floyd (Ann Lee) McPhail of Seneca, Neil (Gwen) McPhail of Seneca; six nephews and five nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. McPhail was predeceased by daughter: Stephanie Chamblin McPhail; sister: Mary McPhail Cannon.

Robert “Bob” Totusek Robert “Bob” Totusek, 87, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 6, 2014, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on a farm between Kingfisher and Garber, Oklahoma, he was the son of Aloise Karbusicky Totusek and Emil Totusek. Both of his parents’ families immigrated from Czechoslovakia and were active in the local Czech communities. Totusek attended Oklahoma A&M College and was actively involved in the A&M Meats and Livestock Judging Teams. He then obtained his Ph.D. at Purdue University before joining the Animal Husbandry faculty at Oklahoma A&M College in 1952. He married his Garber High School sweetheart and the love of his life, Nellie Lieu Maynard, on December 21, 1947, and they had three children, Don, Diane, and Darla. Bob and Nell celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last DecemberWhile at Oklahoma State University, Totusek, affectionately known as “Dr. Tot,” enjoyed teaching, research, coaching Livestock Judging teams, administration, and mentoring students and colleagues. He served as Animal Science Department Head from 1976 until retiring in 1990. He was passionate about his work and was often referred to as “Mr. Animal Science.” While he achieved many honors and accomplishments, nothing surpassed the rewarding relationships he developed with students, farmers, and ranchers across Oklahoma. Totusek was an exemplary family man. He was a loving husband and father, and he valued his heritage and his relationships with extended family. In the last decade of his life, he prioritized bringing happiness to his wife, Nell, and teaching all generations the importance of familial relationships and patriotism.

Richard Roy Wiggins The son of the late Henry Richard Wiggins and Frankie Ireland Wiggins of Ashburn, Mr. Wiggins, 70, was born in Turner County where he has lived and worked all of his life. A member of the Ashburn First Baptist Church, he was also a 1962 graduate of Turner County High School and was an avid horse lover. He was a partner in the longtime family business, Turner County Stockyard, since 1960. Mr. Wiggins was a longtime member of The American Quarterhorse and Livestock Marketing Association as horses and livestock were his love. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James Williford. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Thomas Wiggins of Ashburn; his mother, Frankie Ireland Wiggins of Ashburn; his sons, Allen (Sonia) Wiggins of Ashburn and Kim (Beth) Wiggins of Peachtree City; his stepchildren, Lanay Burdette of Ashburn, Layla Mitchell of Savannah and Lace Burdette of Jacksonville, Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Austin Wiggins and Dallas Wiggins, both of Ashburn, Courtney Wiggins and John Parker Wiggins, both of Peachtree City, and Khloe Farmer of Ashburn; his sisters, Carline (Frank) Bodiford of Tifton and Linda Williford of Sycamore; and his brother, Dale (Karen) Wiggins of College Park.



WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW JULY 11, 2014 VOL. MMXIIlI NO.26RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALESTHIS WEEK (EST.) 13,100 2,100WEEK AGO N/S N/SYEAR AGO 9,300 3,400YEAR TO DATE 243,100 38,900SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 216,000 42,400GEORGIA CATTLE AUCTIONS: COMPARED TO ONE WEEK AGO SLAUGHTER COWS 1.00 TO 2.00 HIGHER, BULLS 2.00 TO 4.00 HIGHER, FEEDER STEERS AND BULLS 2.00 TO 6.00 HIGHER, HEIFERS 2.00 TO 5.00 HIGHER, STEER CALVES AND BULL CALVES 3.00 TO 7.00 HIGHER, HEIFER CALVES 2.00 TO 5.00 HIGHER, REPLACEMENT COWS STEADY TO 1.00 HIGHER.

THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGO THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGOFEEDERS OVER 600 LBS 9% --% 17% SLAUGHTER COWS 14% --% 16%FEEDERS UNDER 600 LBS 68% --% 60% FEEDER COWS 7% --% 7%SLAUGHTER CLASSES:COWS: % LEAN WEIGHT BULK LOW DRESSING HIGH DRESSING

75-80 850-1200 LBS 103.00-108.0080-85 850-1200 LBS 107.00-114.00 99.00-105.00 115.00-120.0080-85 OVER 1200 LBS 108.00-114.00 100.00-105.00 116.00-121.0085-90 800-1200 LBS 99.00-106.00 92.00-98.00 106.00-111.00

BULLS: YIELD GRADE 1 1500-2100 LBS 124.00-130.00 112.00-117.00 131.00-136.00 YIELD GRADE 1 1000-1500 LBS 123.00-128.00 110.00-116.00 130.00-137.00

FEEDERCLASSES:

STEERSMED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

WTDAVG MED & LGE 3

WTDAVG AVG

300-350 LBS 315.00-325.00 321.34 290.00-300.00 293.50 270.00-280.00 276.19350-400 LBS 305.00-315.00 310.67 270.00-280.00 274.00 255.00-265.00 260.12400-450 LBS 260.00-270.00 264.58 245.00-255.00 249.20 233.00-243.00 239.07450-500 LBS 245.00-255.00 251.28 230.00-240.00 234.77 218.00-228.00 222.73500-550 LBS 235.00-245.00 238.94 220.00-230.00 225.83 209.00-219.00 216.17550-600 LBS 225.00-235.00 230.23 210.00-220.00 214.58 195.00-205.00 200.86600-650 LBS 210.00-220.00 215.42 197.00-207.00 202.17 187.00-192.00 189.76650-700 LBS 201.00-210.00 204.63 192.00-198.00 195.41 180.00-190.00 184.74

HEIFERS300-350 LBS 267.00-277.00 271.32 250.00-260.00 254.27 230.00-240.00 237.35350-400 LBS 248.00-258.00 252.98 232.00-242.00 237.10 220.00-230.00 224.13400-450 LBS 232.00-242.00 236.90 222.00-232.00 226.72 207.00-217.00 212.70450-500 LBS 223.00-233.00 228.94 212.00-222.00 217.24 197.00-207.00 201.99500-550 LBS 210.00-220.00 213.25 200.00-210.00 205.30 185.00-195.00 188.37550-600 LBS 202.00-212.00 207.53 190.00-200.00 197.61 175.00-185.00 179.21600-650 LBS 195.00-205.00 199.01 180.00-190.00 185.86 165.00-175.00 170.06650-700 LBS 190.00-198.00 191.93 172.00-182.00 178.83 160.00-165.00 163.75

BULLS300-350 LBS 307.00-317.00 313.21 285.00-295.00 290.96 265.00-275.00 268.77350-400 LBS 280.00-290.00 285.68 267.00-277.00 272.18 250.00-257.00 253.48400-450 LBS 260.00-270.00 263.36 242.00-252.00 247.43 222.00-232.00 227.36450-500 LBS 240.00-250.00 244.85 227.00-237.00 232.31 210.00-220.00 215.55500-550 LBS 225.00-235.00 230.61 215.00-225.00 218.22 200.00-210.00 204.50550-600 LBS 217.00-227.00 222.61 205.00-215.00 210.25 190.00-200.00 193.43600-650 LBS 200.00-210.00 204.40 190.00-200.00 193.41 180.00-190.00 183.30650-700 LBS 190.00-200.00 194.99 175.00-185.00 181.98 170.00-180.00 174.95

MED & LGE 1-2 MED & LGE 2-3 SMALL 1-2REPLACEMENT COWS:4-6 MOS BRED 120.00-135.00 105.00-125.007-9 MOS BRED 116.00-130.00COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LBCALVES AT SIDE: PER SET 1950.00-2150.00 1550.00-1750.00

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 2,094 HEAD: ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: 10 DAY PICKUP. STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 128 HEAD 550-600 LBS 240.00-243.00; 76 HEAD 650-700 LBS 234.75; 296 HEAD 700-750 LBS 206.00-217.00; 211 HEAD 750-800 LBS 203.25-217.75; 261 HEAD 800-850 LBS 205.00-209.00; 177 HEAD 850-900 LBS 203.80-211.00; 114 HEAD 950-1000 LBS 182.50-188.50; STEERS LARGE 3 HOLSTEINS 63 HEAD 800-850 LBS 158.50; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 132 HEAD 500-550 LBS 228.00-230.00; 83 HEAD 600-650 LBS 224.50; 367 HEAD 750-800 LBS 189.75-203.25; 128 HEAD 800-850 LBS 189.80-193.25; 58 HEAD 950-1000 LBS 174.95.

GEORGIA GOAT SALES: RECEIPTS: 194SLAUGHTER CLASSES SELECTION 2: KIDS: 20-40 LBS 47.00-65.00; 40-60 LBS 65.00-75.00; 60-80 LBS 75.00-90.00. NANNIES/DOES: 60-80 LBS 75.00-95.00; 80-100 LBS 125.00-137.00. BILLIES/BUCKS: 75-100 LBS 100.00-150.00; 100-150 LBS 150.00-200.00. WETHERS 80-120 LBS 157.00-165.00.

This publication is made available through the cooperative efforts of the USDA and Georgia Department of Agriculture Livestock Market News branch. Check our internet address at http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMNpubs/pdf_weekly/georgia.pdf. For current market information call 1-229-226-1641.

GEORGIA LIVESTOCK MARKET NEWS



Local Sale ReportsCOMMERCIAL SALE REPORTS

Pulaski County StockyardJuly 8

Feeder Steers200-300 lb Avg $240-$335300-400 lb Avg $210-$330400-500 lb Avg $200-$280500-600 lb Avg $200-$243600-700 lb Avg $150-$215700-800 lb Avg $135-$190800-850 lb Avg $122-$145

Feeder Heifers200-300 lb Avg $200-$318300-400 lb Avg $195-$310400-500 lb Avg $182-$243500-600 lb Avg $155-$220600-700 lb Avg $148-$209700-800 lb Avg $118-$173

Moseley Cattle AuctionJune 12

Lot 1 Steers Avg 420 lb $255.00Lot 2 Heifers Avg 600 lb $202.90Lot 3 Steers Avg 640 lb $199.00Lot 4 Heifers Avg 640 lb $189.00Lot 5 Heifers Avg 735 lb $180.75Lot 6 Heifers Avg 750 lb $179.00Lot 7 Heifers Avg 900 lb $160.75Lot 8 Steers Avg 700 lb $179.50Lot 9 Heifers Avg 725 lb $172.50Lot 10 Steers Avg 810 lb $160.25Lot 11 Heifers Avg 810 lb $153.25

June 17Lot 1 Steers Avg 625 lb $211.00Lot 2 Heifers Avg 590 lb $201.00Lot 3 Steers Avg 675 lb $209.90Lot 4 Heifers Avg 650 lb $196.00

Lot 5 Heifers Avg 735 lb $192.25Lot 6 Heifers Avg 765 lb $190.50

Lot 7 Heifers Avg 1035 lb $160.00Lot 8 Steers Avg 845 lb $187.00Lot 9 Steers Avg 845 lb $191.00

South Central LivestockJune 10

Feeder BullsLot 1 Avg 225 lb $295.11Lot 2 Avg 268 lb $285.14Lot 3 Avg 318 lb $273.05Lot 4 Avg 358 lb $252.45Lot 5 Avg 421 lb $237.02Lot 6 Avg 465 lb $214.27Lot 7 Avg 516 lb $207.82Lot 8 Avg 560 lb $202.52Lot 9 Avg 625 lb $192.52

Feeder HeifersLot 1 Avg 233 lb $259.89Lot 2 Avg 233 lb $259.89Lot 3 Avg 273 lb $246.71Lot 4 Avg 323 lb $235.08Lot 5 Avg 378 lb $221.65Lot 6 Avg 432 lb $218.09Lot 7 Avg 470 lb $210.70Lot 8 Avg 565 lb $192.52Lot 9 Avg 660 lb $172.48

Southeast Livestock ExchangeJuly 8

Lot 1 Steers Avg 660 lb $234.75Lot 2 Heifers Avg 600 lb $224.50Lot 3 Steers Avg 750 lb $217.00Lot 4 Steers Avg 750 lb $215.00Lot 5 Steers Avg 700 lb $223.00

Lot 6 Steers Avg 820 lb $210.75Lot 7 Heifers Avg 700 lb $207.75Lot 8 Steers Avg 700 lb $222.25Lot 9 Steers Avg 665 lb $233.00

Lot 10 Heifers Avg 650 lb $220.00Lot 11 Steers Avg 660 lb $230.00Lot 12 Steers Avg 785 lb $212.50Lot 13 Heifers Avg 640 lb $215.25Lot 14 Steers Avg 750 lb $216.25Lot 15 Steers Avg 750 lb $216.00Lot 16 Steers Avg 750 lb $217.00Lot 17 Steers Av 775 lb $215.50

Lot 18 Steers Avg 825 lb $214.50Lot 19 Steers Avg 760 lb $217.75Lot 20 Steers Avg 635 lb $228.50Lot 21 Heifers Avg 590 lb $221.50Lot 22 Steers Avg 775 lb $211.50Lot 23 Heifers Avg 725 lb $204.50Lot 24 Steers Avg 740 lb $217.50Lot 25 Heifers Avg 675 lb $210.50Lot 26 Steers Avg 775 lb $214.25Lot 27 Heifers Avg 750 lb $203.25Lot 28 Steers Avg 750 lb $214.25Lot 29 Steers Avg 775 lb $213.25Lot 30 Steers Avg 850 lb $209.00Lot 31 Heifers Avg 700 lb $205.00Lot 32 Heifers Avg 700 lb $202.00Lot 33 Heifers Avg 80 lb $198.75Lot 34 Steers Avg 800 lb $214.25Lot 35 Steers Avg 800 lb $220.00Lot 36 Steers Avg 725 lb $220.00Lot 37 Steers Avg 800 lb $208.25Lot 38 Steers Avg 875 lb $203.50Lot 39 Heifers Avg 775 lb $194.00Lot 40 Steers Avg 780 lb $210.75Lot 41 Steers Avg 780 lb $210.75


Date:

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Address: Address:

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Seller's Signature: Buyer's Signature:

Total Number of Cattle Sold: X $1.00/Head= $

Date of Sale: Person Remitting Assessment: Seller Buyer

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Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for BeefAssessment Remittance Form

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Beef Management Calendar for the Month of AugustEditor’s Note: This calendar contains a monthly listing of the common management practices needed for commercial beef herd production in Georgia. Some practices are recommended at a certain time of the year and others are recommended when calves are a certain age or at a certain point in their reproductive cycle. Each monthly list is divided into three sections: general, spring calving and fall calving. Management practices in the general category are seasonal and apply to most cattle producers in Georgia. The spring calving list is based on Jan. 10 to March 31 calving dates, and the fall calving list is based on Oct. 1 to Dec. 20 calving dates. These dates are not necessarily the best dates for all producers but were chosen because they are reasonably close to what many producers use. Establish calving dates based on your feed resources and availability of labor. A cow’s energy and protein requirements increase greatly at calving and remain high through the breeding season. It is best to plan breeding season for the time of year when forage quality is at its best. With good winter grazing, fall calving is a good option. If cows are wintered on hay, spring pasture offers the best feed for breeding season and spring calving is a better choice. If your calving season is different, adjust management practices accordingly. Revised by Ronnie Silcox and Lawton Stewart, Extension Animal Scientists. Original manuscript by Ronnie Silcox and Mark McCann, Extension Animal Scientists.

General Continue fly control. As fly tags get old, you may need to begin spraying or using back rubs. Plant winter grazing needs. Check on supply and prices for winter annual seed. Treat for grubs between July and October. Check water and minerals often. Stockpile fescue for late fall grazing. Get large, round bales into the barn or move to dry, well-drained areas.

Spring CalvingJanuary, February, March

Pregnancy check cows. It is a good time to deworm while cows are up. Check cows for bad eyes, udders, legs and production records to find other cows that


need to be added to the cull list. Heifers should be calfhood vaccinated for brucellosis at 4-8 months of age. To precondition calves, vaccinate for respiratory diseases (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, H. Somnus) 45 days prior to shipment.

Fall CalvingOctober, November, December Replacement heifers are 8-10 months old. Forage quality declines rapidly from now to frost. Keep an eye on heifer gains and supply supplemental feed as needed. Check cow condition. Cows should be in moderately good condition prior to calving.

Thank you for being a member of the

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We are glad to call you family!

August 5 (includes Mountain Cattle

Alliance and Southeast Georgia Cattle Marketing Association)

September 2 (includes Mountain Cattle

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October 7November 4December 2

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Beef Industry Calendar of EventsOctober 25, 2014

ZWT Bull & Female SaleCrossville, Tenn.256-239-8540

Tanner FarmsShuqalak, Miss.601-477-2202

October 27, 2014HillVue Farm Angus & Polled Hereford

Production SaleBlairsville, Ga.706-745-5714

October 29, 2014Fink Beef Genetics Annual Bull Sale

Randolph, Kan.785-532-9936

November 1, 2014Yon Family Farms Bull & Female Sale

Ridge Spring, S.C.803-685-5048.

Pigeon Mountain Fall Bull SaleRome, Ga.

770-547-1433November 7, 2014

Bull Power SaleColbert, Ga.

706-474-0091November 8, 2014

Gibbs Farm 9th Annual Bull & Female SaleRanburne, Ala.336-469-0489

Mountain Laurel Classic Santa Gertrudis Sale University of Georgia Livestock Pavilion

Calhoun, Ga.November 14, 2014

Meadows Creek Black & White SaleArcadia Stockyard

Arcadia, Fla.334-797-4870

November 14-15, 2014Salacoa Valley “Buy the Numbers” Brangus

Bull and Female SaleFairmount, GA

November 15, 2014The Focused on the Future VIII Production

SaleFayetteville, Tenn.

931-703-6330Timberland Cattle Inc. Fall Bull Sale

Angus and Sim-Angus BullsVernon, Ala.

205-695-6314November 21, 2014

Southern Excellence Bull SaleWadley, Ala.

404-473-6797

July 30-August 2, 2014NCBA Summer Conference

Denver, Colo.303-694-0305

August 12, 2014Region RoundUp

Gordon Co. Ag Service CenterCalhoun, Ga.

August 16, 2014Southern Showcase Female Sale

Rome, Ga.770-547-1433


UGA Livestock Instructional ArenaAthens, Ga.

August 22, 2014GSSA Annual Meeting & Benefit Auction

Ila, Ga.706-654-6071

August 23, 2014Generations of Value Simmental Sale

Colbert, Ga. 859-987-5758

Breeder’s Choice Dispersal SaleMarianna, Fla.785-672-7449


Colquitt County Extension OfficeMoultrie, Ga.

September 2, 2014Region RoundUp

Upson County Extension OfficeThomaston, Ga.

September 9, 2014Region RoundUp

Vidalia Onion & Vegetable Research Ctr.Lyons, Ga.

October 2-12, 2014Georgia National Fair

Perry, Ga.October 4, 2014

Alabama Connection Santa Gertrudis SaleTinney Farms

Hanceville, Ala.October 10-11, 2014

Salacoa Valley Female & Bull SaleFairmount, Ga.

October 14-16, 2014Sunbelt Ag Expo

Moultrie, Ga.October 17, 2014

Lemmon Cattle EnterprisesWoodbury, Ga.706-977-9222


November 22, 2014MM Cattle & Callaway Cattle Co. Bull &

Commercial Female SaleCarrollton, Ga.770-328-2047

December 5, 2014Calhoun Performance Bull Test

Calhoun, Ga.706-624-1403

December 5, 2014Meadows Creek It’s All Black & White Bull Sale

Montgomery StockyardMontgomery, Ala.

334-797-4870December 6, 2014Bramblett Angus

Hartwell, Ga.706-654-8272

December 7-9, 2014Georgia Farm Bureau Annual Convention

Jekyll Island, Ga.December 13, 2014

Driggers Simmental Farm Bull SaleGlennville, Ga.912-237-0608

January 3, 2015Bricton Farms Bull Sale

Social Circle, Ga.478-357-6113

January 10, 2015Gretsch Brothers Angus Bull & Female Sale

Lexington, Ga. 706-340-0945

Tanner FarmsWiggins, Miss.601-477-2202

February 4-7, 2015NCBA Cattle Industry Convention & Trade

ShowSan Antonio, Texas

303-694-0305February 7, 2015

Turnpike Creek Farms 16th Annual Bull & Female SaleMilan, Ga.

229-315-0986February 20, 2015

Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale Debter Hereford Farm Sale Facility

Horton, Ala.March 20, 2015

CES Polled Herefords / Predestined Cattle Co. / Smith AngusWadley, Ga.

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Georgia-Florida Charolais Association For information on the Georgia-Florida Charolais Association,

contact Scott Tipton, President1001 Preacher Campbell Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-200-6655 • [email protected]

John E. Downs, Owner Marianna, Florida

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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONLONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight).WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Withdrawal Periods and Residue WarningsAnimals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment.This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Animal Safety Warnings and PrecautionsThe product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed specifically for use in cattle only. This product should not be used in other animal species.When to Treat Cattle with GrubsLONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season. Environmental HazardsNot for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios.Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program.TARGET ANIMAL SAFETYClinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically significant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive effects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves.Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age.STORAGEStore at 77° F (25° C) with excursions between 59° and 86° F (15° and 30° C). Protect from light.Made in Canada.Manufactured for Merial Limited, Duluth, GA, USA.®LONGRANGE and the Cattle Head Logo are registered trademarks of Merial. ©2013 Merial. All rights reserved.1050-2889-02, Rev. 05/2012

Gastrointestinal Roundworms Lungworms

Cooperia oncophora – Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults

Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4

Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4 Grubs

Haemonchus placei – Adults Hypoderma bovis

Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults

Ostertagia lyrata – Adults Mites

Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4

Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4

Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults

Parasites Durations of Persistent Effectiveness

Gastrointestinal RoundwormsCooperia oncophora 100 days

Cooperia punctata 100 days

Haemonchus placei 120 days

Oesophagostomum radiatum 120 days

Ostertagia lyrata 120 days

Ostertagia ostertagi 120 days

Trichostrongylus axei 100 days

Lungworms

Dictyocaulus viviparus 150 days

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drugs. Int J Parasitol. 1996;26(8/9):993-1000.4 Toutain PL, Upson DW, Terhune TN, McKenzie ME. Comparative pharmacokinetics of doramectin and ivermectin in cattle.

Vet Parasitol. 1997;72:3-8.

®LONGRANGE and the Cattle Head Logo are registered trademarks, and TMTHERAPHASE is a trademark, of Merial. ©2014 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. RUMIELR1213-J (01/14)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not treat within 48 days of slaughter. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows, or in veal calves. Post-injection site damage (e.g., granulomas, necrosis) can occur. These reactions have disappeared without treatment.

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State junior livestock program are going strong, thanks to the support of people like you. During the 2013-2014 school year 2,462 youth participated in state-wide 4-H/FFA livestock show projects. Participants in state livestock show projects in 2013-2014 included 973 4-H members and 1,488 FFA members. There were 4,727 animals entered as state livestock projects. Livestock show projects are conducted jointly with FFA and 4-H. They involve state department of education staff and staff from The University of Georgia as well as staff from the state department of agriculture, Georgia National Fair and various commodity groups including the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. The numbers of animal entered in state projects and the numbers shown at state shows by 4-H and FFA members are presented in Table 1. State market lamb and market goat shows are held at the Georgia National Fair in October. State steer, beef heifer, dairy heifer, market hog and breeding ewe shows are held at the Georgia Junior National Stock Show in February. Entry deadlines for the various shows are 3-6 months before the state show. As shown in Table 1, there were 4,727 animals entered as state projects in all shows and only 3,394 (72%) were shown at the state level. Some of the animals entered do not make it to the state show for a variety of reasons, but most of those are shown at other local shows and fairs. Many youth enter more than one project, so the total of the exhibitor columns in Table 1 is not the total number of individuals. During the 2013-2014 school year, 2,462 youth entered animals in state 4H/FFA projects. Of these 973 entered as 4H and 1,488 entered as FFA.As shown in Table 1, there are more market hogs, steers, beef heifers and dairy heifers shown by FFA members than 4-H members and there are more market lambs, market goats and breeding ewes shown by 4-H members. One reason

for this is that there is a difference in age requirements for the different shows. An exhibitor must be 9 years old or older to show market hogs, steers, beef heifers and dairy heifers. Exhibitors must be in the first grade or older to show sheep or goats. Sheep and goat shows attract a lot of young exhibitors who are not old enough to be in FFA. Table 2 contains the total number of animal entered in each show since 1990 when the Georgia National Fairgrounds opened and state livestock shows were moved to Perry. The first state breeding ewe show at the Georgia National Stock Show in February was held in 1995. The commercial dairy heifer show began in 1997 and the state market goat show was introduced in 2006. Over the past seven years beef heifer and steer numbers have declined. Much of this decline is probably due to economic conditions. Everyone is the beef industry is very aware that feed, fuel and cattle prices have gone up. These have become much more expensive projects in the past few years. The number of market goats has more than tripled since the project began in 2006, while the number of market lambs has declined over the past five years. Some of the decline in market lamb numbers is probably due to exhibitors getting involved in the goat show instead of the lamb show. During the first few years of the goat show, show goats were cheaper than show lambs and the goat project was not as competitive. This tended to draw new, young exhibitors into the goat project. As the goat project became more competitive and prices paid for show goats increased, the rate of increase in this project has slowed. Entries in the state market hog, breeding ewe and dairy heifer shows have been fairly stable for the past ten years.


Junior Programs Get Young People Involved With Livestock Production

Dr. Ronnie SilcoxUniversity of Georgia, Etension Animal Scientist



Table 1. Georgia junior livestock show exhibitors and animals entered in 2013-2014.

Animals Exhibitors at Show Entered Shown 4-H

Shown FFA

Shown Total 4-H FFA

Goat 1102 773 400 373 436 222 214 Lamb 318 239 183 56 122 93 29 Ewe 139 125 77 48 67 39 28 Hog 1992 1411 530 881 996 337 659 Steer 252 188 72 116 167 63 104 Heifer 535 367 131 236 306 111 195 Dairy 389 291 94 197 233 62 171 Total * 4727 3394 1487 1907 * * * *Total numbers of animals are the sum of individual show totals. Many exhibitors compete in more than one show.

Table 2 contains the total number of animal entered in each show since 1990 when the Georgia National Fairgrounds opened and state livestock shows were moved to Perry. The first state breeding ewe show at the Georgia National Stock Show in February was held in 1995. The commercial dairy heifer show began in 1997 and the state market goat show was introduced in 2006.

Over the past seven years beef heifer and steer numbers have declined. Much of this decline is probably due to economic conditions. Everyone is the beef industry is very aware that feed, fuel and cattle prices have gone up. These have become much more expensive projects in the past few years.

The number of market goats has more than tripled since the project began in 2006, while the number of market lambs has declined over the past five years. Some of the decline in market lamb numbers is probably due to exhibitors getting involved in the goat show instead of the lamb show. During the first few years of the goat show, show goats were cheaper than show lambs and the goat project was not as competitive. This tended to draw new, young exhibitors into the goat project. As the goat project became more competitive and prices paid for show goats increased, the rate of increase in this project has slowed.

Entries in the state market hog, breeding ewe and dairy heifer shows have been fairly stable for the past ten years.

Table 2. Total number of animals entered in state shows by year of show.

Year Beef Heifer

Dairy Heifer

Breeding Sheep

Market Goat

Market Hog

Market Lamb

Steer

1990 476 1504 550 510 1991 504 1869 664 442 1992 344 1948 954 381 1993 520 1838 864 412 1994 623 2347 807 398 1995 695 58 2518 727 419 1996 785 47 2384 609 470 1997 788 82 69 2281 553 459 1998 739 167 57 2297 516 478 1999 728 261 56 2070 548 421 2000 723 289 82 1850 523 401 2001 761 336 109 1887 521 396 2002 803 359 91 1885 530 383 2003 923 319 113 1919 528 383 2004 905 280 96 1966 452 393 2005 898 300 95 2014 524 413 2006 900 311 118 321 1955 464 414 2007 921 307 111 404 1953 444 415 2008 903 304 162 582 1973 500 396 2009 805 283 133 758 1835 418 364 2010 732 307 134 946 1932 378 324 2011 683 328 150 1061 2007 345 335 2012 644 340 116 1129 2006 316 308 2013 608 355 100 1102 2058 318 266 2014 535 389 139 1992 252

Association Reports • Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association

The Leadership CycleBy Greyson Fernandez

P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221

478-474-6560http://www.gabeef.org/gjca/

GJCA Mission Statement:The mission of the Georgia Junior

Cattlemen’s Association is to prepare the members of the junior association

for membership and leadership in the Young Cattlemen’s Council and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association,

and to offer education opportunities to prepare them to become industry

leaders.

GJCA Leadership:

ChairmanGreyson Fernandez

[email protected]

Convention/Summer Conference Merritt Daniels

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsDalton Green

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsKatie Fife

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsMcKayla Snow

[email protected]

Youth Activities AdvisorBailey Toates816-824-0002

[email protected]

As the 2013-14 GJCA officer leadership roles come to a conclusion, we can’t help but reflect and be filled with satisfaction as we look back on the many accomplishments and fond memories we made. The leadership cycle started with the selection of new officers. All the applications were received and interviews were conducted. Six outstanding officers were chosen by the GCA staff. As a team, we first joined together at Summer Conference which was held at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. There we began to plan out important events for the upcoming year and assign roles to each other. Each member was committed to making their event the best it could be, whether it was an article for the Georgia Cattlemen’s magazine, or a larger event such as Field Day or Summer Conference. The leadership skills developed by GJCA officers do not materialize out of thin air. We all bring different strengths to the organization, but the mentorship of the adult staff members is a tremendous gift for us. I would especially like to thank Bailey Toates for her constant help and support. She has encouraged us during every phase of the year and helped to keep us organized and on schedule. Just as last year’s officers conclude their leadership roles, a new set of officers have been selected and are ready to fulfill their responsibilities. It’s always hard to say goodbye to our teammates who have graduated and will be attending college in the fall. Their personal futures appear to be as bright as the future of the organization they leave behind. Jordan Harrison plans to work with his family’s company for a year, and from there he will pursue a degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Southern University. Macy Seagraves will be attending Shorter University where she will pursue a nursing degree. Madison Baugh will be attending Suwanee: The University of the South, where she will pursue a degree in agriculture/environmental studies. So as the new show season begins for 2014-2015, the new officer team begins as well. Just as juniors beginning a new show season are filled with hope and optimism, the feelings are mutual for the GJCA officers.


Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association

Goin’ Showin’

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Grand Champion Cow-Calf PairAllison Davis

2014 Southern National Angus Show - Perry, Ga.

Supreme & Grand Champion FemaleBaylee Steed

Res. Grand Champ B&O Bull Brandais Austrino

Grand Champ B&O Female Allison Davis

Res. G. C. B&O Female Logan Steed

G. C. Owned FemaleBaylee Steed

Res. G. C. Owned Female Brandais Austrino

Showmanship Winners Brandis Austrino, Brett Dyer,

Baylee Steed

PeeWee ShowmanshipOwen Austrino, Ky Alford

Grand Champion BullAllison Davis

Grand Champion SteerHaley Throne

Res. Grand Cow-Calf PairBrandais Austrino

Res. Grand Champion Female Logan Steed

Res. Grand Champion BullWayne Banner

Res. Grand Champion SteeerMichael Lowder

Grand Champ B&O BullAllison Davis


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Fly Control p. 46 • Heifer Selection & Development p. 48 • Fetal Programming p. 74

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J U L Y 2 0 1 4

Tagging the Future pg. 44 • Hay Testing Tips pg. 58 • Cattleman of the Year pg. 62

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J U N E 2 0 1 4

Grilling Tips p.22 • Beef Candy Shop p.36 • GJCA Junior of the Year, Macy Seagraves p.42

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