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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 • M A Y 2 0 1 4

New GCA President, Melvin Porter p. 46 • Convention Coverage p. 58 • American Breeds Feature p. 36

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GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION100 Cattlemen’s Drive | P.O. Box 27990

Macon, GA 31221Phone: 478-474-6560 | Fax: 478-474-5732

[email protected] | www.gabeef.org

GCA & GEORGIA BEEF BOARD STAFFExecutive Vice President:

Josh White, [email protected] President of Operations:Michele Creamer, [email protected]

Director of Association Services:Will Bentley, [email protected]

Director of Communications and Youth Activities:

Bailey Toates, [email protected] Director of Industry Information

and Public Relations: Suzanne Bentley, [email protected]

GBB Program and Compliance Coordinator:Tricia Combes, [email protected]

Membership and Facilities Coordinator:Sherri Morrow, [email protected]

Publication Consultant:Gayla Dease, [email protected]

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.

In This Issue…

The Georgia Cattleman magazine and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association reserve the exclusive right to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submitted for publi-cation. The editorial content contained in this magazine does not necessarily represent the views of the Georgia Cattleman magazine or the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. GEORGIA CATTLEMAN (USPS 974-320, ISSN 0744-4451) is published monthly by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, 100 Cattlemen’s Drive, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, Georgia 31221. Subscription rate of $45.00 per year. Periodical Post-age Paid at Macon, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER — Send

address changes to GEORGIA CAT-TLEMAN, 100 Cattlemen’s Drive, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, Georgia 31221. For advertising information, contact Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, GA 31221. Phone: 478-474-6560.

Association Reports6 GCA President’s Report, By Melvin Porter9 GCA Executive Vice President’s Report, By Josh White10 GCA Leadership20 Beef Board Annual Report78 Georgia Young Cattlemen’s Council Report, By Bo Huddleston

Industry News7 Industry Obituaries 14 USDA Disaster Assistance Program15 EPA Aggression Threatens Livestock Producers, By Sam Graves38 Breeding Brahmans, By Bailey K. Toates 42 A Solution for Southern Cattlemen, By Matt Woolfolk & David Riley44 Braford Update, By Grace Parker 46 Porter Presiding, By Bailey K. Toates73 Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge, By Kelsie Bickett

Reader Services13 Leadership Q & A, By Randy Fordham16 In My Opinion, By Curt Lacy 18 Good Moos!19 Chapter Connections24 Georgia Beef Bites, By Suzanne Bentley27 Rudy, By Baxter Black28 Associate Members58 53rd Annual GCA Convention Coverage66 Local Market Reports68 Classified Ads69 Management Calendar 71 Calendar of Events78 Goin’ Showin’

Expert Advice34 Growth Implant Basics, By Lawton Stewart & Jacob Segers74 Bermudagrass Stem Maggot, By Dennis Hancock

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 • M A Y 2 0 1 4

New GCA President p. 46 • Convention Coverage p. 58 • American Breeds Feature p. 36

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As I begin my term, I would like to thank David Gazda for his leadership this past year. His heartfelt closing remarks at the banquet showed how deeply he cares for this industry and the people who support it. I would also like to thank the GCA staff, Executive Committee, Regional Vice-Presidents, CattleWomen, Junior Cattlemen, Young Cattlemen Council and the general membership for the hard work, time and talent they put into our association

this past year. I have been blessed to serve with a group of men and women who are dedicated and share such a tremendous passion for our cause. I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Convention and Expo. The sales were well attended and had a good offering of cattle. The trade show was probably the best we have had with something for everyone. The educational programs were planned with excellent speakers and participants. Lastly, the highlight of the convention for me was Dr. Temple Grandin. Her amount of knowledge, passion for animal welfare and concern for our youth is unsurpassed. She is truly amazing! If you did not attend this year’s convention, please make plans to do so next year. Fellowship with other association members is so important and you will benefit from the wealth of information offered. My hat is off to the staff and leadership that gave us such a great Convention and Expo. Four years ago, when asked to serve on the Executive Committee, I looked back on our past leadership and their dedication and felt like it was time for me to do my part to support the best organization that I had ever been a part of. GCA is like a family who works together for a common cause. Today I find myself in the position of President

and I am excited about the year to come. I ask for your prayers and am committed to doing my best to support this effort. GCA is a large organization of more than 5,000 members. We have a small but efficient staff of very qualified people that do an outstanding job. It is hard for them to get to know each member personally, although sometimes I think Josh has met everyone along with their families, AND remembers their names! Because of the number of members served and the many activities of the association, many volunteers are needed. I encourage each member to get involved. Although chapters may differ in their programs and priorities, our mission is the same for everyone . . . “To unite cattle producers to advance the economic, political and social interests of Georgia ‘s cattle industry.” It takes everyone working together to accomplish our goal and ensure our way of life for future generations. We all have talents that can be used. Whether you are gifted with encouraging other members, writing letters to your congressman, raising money for a project , or preparing a meal for your chapter, I encourage you to GET INVOLVED! Our membership has steadily increased these past four years and I certainly want to continue in that direction. I was talking with Mr. Harris Brantley at the convention, who by the way is 95 years young, and he told me

that he had attended all but two of GCA’s conventions. He believes that our most important resource is our membership and I agree. In the October 2013 issue of the Georgia Cattleman, there was an article by Gary Autry, the President of Tri-State Cattlemen ‘s chapter. In the article he explained a program started in his chapter of “Paying it Forward.” The idea began when a friend had been asked to join GCA for several years but had never done so. Autry finally paid for his membership and gave him a ride to the next meeting. When the friend tried to repay him, Autry told him to pay it forward by paying for someone else’s membership. With the permission of Mr. Autry and the Tri-State chapter, I would like to adopt this same program for GCA. I want to get more of our membership involved this year and I don’t know a better way than to buy a membership for someone that could benefit from becoming a member of our organization. This could help a friend, neighbor, a good customer, or a junior that needs to be a part of the junior organization. Each chapter could consider buying a membership for someone that has supported your chapter through sponsoring meals, or donating money for junior shows. Remember that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” I hope all of us can find a way to “Pay it Forward” this year.

GCA President Melvin Porter and Family


Porter’sPost

Hugh B. Cromer, Sr. Hugh B. Cromer, Sr., 95, of Forsyth, passed away on March 28. Born and raised in Ideal, Ga, he was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Horace Cromer and a sister, Frances Cromer Meek. In addition to his wife of more than 66 years, Alice (Vaughn), Mr. Cromer is survived by three children - Hugh B. Cromer, Jr. (Karen), Barbara McConnell (David), and Walter Cromer (Janet). Other survivors include grandchildren - Dr. Marcus (Erin) Cromer, Kelly Quezada (Gerardo), Lori Oakes (John), Annie Wilkes (Matt), Meg Harmon (Pat), Rachel, John, and Emma Cromer. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Surviving sisters include Helen Littlejohn, Marie Clements, and Marie Jones, and a sister-in-law, Helen V. Parsons, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. He became Lamar Coun-ty Extension Agent on Jan. 1, 1945, and served in this position until 1949, when he bought a farm and established a dairy in Monroe County. After five years, he turned to dairying and farming full-time. Because of its impact on soil conservation, he was proud to become one of the first farmers to practice “no-till” farming in this area. After 35 years, he sold the dairy operation and continued a beef cattle operation.

Cheryl Lynn Barnes MoseleyCheryl Lynn Barnes Moseley, 55, passed away March 13, at her residence in Blakely. Cheryl was born in Tifton, Ga. Sept. 29, 1958 to Harold Henry Barnes and Lucille Stones Barnes of Tifton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was employed as a Loan Administrator for Southwest Georgia Farm Credit in Bain-bridge, Ga. Other than her parents listed above, she is survived by her husband John Fulton Moseley Jr. of Blakely; 2 daughters: Amanda Dobbins and Fiance’ Clay Willis of Blakely and Mahannah Patterson and husband Mitchell of Perry, Ga. 3 sons: John F. Mosely III and wife Haley, William Mat-thew Moseley and wife Laura, Joseph Dolton Moseley and wife Korie all of Blakely. Sister: Debora Barnes Hall and husband Carl of Tifton, Ga. and by a brother Harold Rickey Barnes and wife Mary Shann of Gainesville, Ga. and 6 Grandchildren.

Richard “R.J.” Weathers Richard “R.J.” Weathers, 82, died March 24. R.J. was born Dec. 10, 1931, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Weathers. Also preced-ed in death by his brother, James Weathers. Richard was a member of Sandy Plains Bap-tist Church in Marietta, Ga., and attended Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga, Ga. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Engineer during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Norcross High School in Norcross, Ga., in 1949. Richard worked for Lockheed in Marietta, Ga., for 17 years.

Then in 1972, he and his wife, Colene, purchased their farm in Chickamauga, Ga., “following their dream”. Richard loved the farm, nature and working side by side with his loving wife. He also enjoyed working with his cattle and chickens on their beautiful land. R.J. contributed his time and talents to many causes for farmers. He served on the North West Georgia Poultry Association, board of directors of Walker County Farm Bureau, Walker County Young Farmers, Tri-State Cattleman Association, Red Carpet Cattlemen’s Assn. and other organiza-tions. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Colene Earwood Weathers; sister, Mildred Hammond, of Fairfax, Va.,; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold (Retha) Weathers, of Atlanta, Billy (Jo-Ann) Weathers, of Norcross, Ga., Charles (Pat) Weathers, of Tucker, Ga.; several nieces and nephews also survive.

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Cattlemen from around the country joined together to make their voices heard at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. April 8 – 10. Past GCA Presidents Steve Blackburn, Bill Nutt and Louie Perry joined staffers Will Bentley and Josh White to visit with the congressional delegation from Georgia. On April 9th had the group visit 10 congressional offices and both Senate offices. Federal agency visits

on April 10th included EPA, USDA GIPSA, FSA, AMS, FDA, U.S. Trade Representative and Fish & Wildlife Service. “It’s important to continue to voice our concerns and try to push back against some of the ridiculous regulations coming out of Washington,” believes Blackburn. The Legislative Conference was well attended this year with two hundred attendees.

The traditional Ag Day at the Capitol hosted by Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Agriculture provides a terrific opportunity to showcase agriculture to Georgia’s elected officials. This year the event was held in late March and included the Taste of Georgia competition. Cattlemen’s volunteers Danny Morris and Billy Moore helped carve samples of beef brisket which were a big hit with attendees. “This is one of my favorite events of the year,” Billy Moore said. “Combining all of agriculture in one showcase setting makes a strong and informative statement to our legislators.”


Georgia Beef Board partnered with Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Milk Producers, Georgia Poultry Federation and U. S. Poultry & Egg Association to sponsor an advanced screening of the documentary Farmland. Elected officials, educators and influencers were invited to the screening. The documentary featured Leighton Cooley, a Georgia farmer. Cooley raises chickens and cattle in Roberta, Ga. Farmland will be shown publicly at the Douglass Theatre in Macon at 7 p.m. on May 2 and 3.

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

If you missed the 2014 GCA Convention, Trade Show and Beef Expo you really missed a great event. I’m not saying it just because I was part of the team that brought it from concept to reality - ask anyone who spent more than a couple of hours at the Georgia National Fairgrounds during the event and they’ll agree. It took two years of planning, but getting Temple Grandin to middle Georgia made a huge impact. She brought in a large, attentive crowd each time she spoke and she delivered a powerful message to each of the audiences we asked her to address. If you were at the Convention and didn’t meet her or hear her speak I wouldn’t admit it. She addressed four different audiences, signed books in the trade show on Thursday and Friday, and shared two lunches, two suppers plus a continental breakfast with us. The GCA Convention committee worked hard to get her to Georgia and we figured we were going to provide plenty of opportunities for our members to interact with Dr. Grandin. She was more than happy to spend all of this time with us although she did fuss at me for not being specific enough on what I wanted her to discuss during the Young Cattlemen’s Council/Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s event. She spoke for a few minutes and then opened up for a lengthy question and answer session that went from A to Z. If you are reading this and don’t know who Dr. Temple Grandin is do a quick Google search and then plan to spend a few hours, or days, reading about her, or watch the HBO original movie about her, or do both. I’m rambling but that is perfectly appropriate in discussing Dr. Grandin since she is not a linear thinker. Dr. Grandin is a visual thinker which is both a blessing and a curse of her autism. Her autism has enabled her to revolutionize the cattle industry but makes it difficult for her to do many basic things that we take for granted. If you weren’t able to attend Dr. Grandin’s talk let me share what I thought to be one of the most compelling aspects of her presentations. She introduced us to a new word: abstractification. Abstractification, Dr. Grandin says, is living in our own thoughts with our own ideas of things that are essentially cut off from the “real world” of practical, physical, true, factual, sensory anchored ideas or concepts. She illustrated abstractification in this way; many kids no longer have real world work or educational experiences anchored with “shop class, art or music” (art was one of her best subjects). These students graduate high school with no “real world” experience then attend a liberal arts college and major in political science followed by a Masters in public administration (she described this as “a Masters in bureaucracy”). After all of this abstract education these

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students then get a job in Washington D.C. as a Congressional staffer or federal agency employee, and they help write laws, rules or regulations that affect all of this. Basically we have highly educated folks in positions of power and influence that are abstractifying our lives. Grandin feels, and I agree, that this is a dangerous way to raise our kids and shape our society. Grandin’s solution to abstractification; bring back shop class, add more 4-H curriculum and FFA classes, give more kids chores and when they get old enough make them get off the electronic devices and work! “Kids need lots of different experiences or they won’t know what they’re good at or what they like to do,” Grandin said. Not every kid is a “verbal thinker” and they won’t all excel at college preparatory classes. We need to embrace different kinds of thinking and help kids find what they like and are good at and encourage them to pursue that through work and education. This is Grandin’s philosophy for “normal” kids or those that think or function differently. “There’s a fine line between a geeky, nerdy kid and a kid that is autistic. We have to be careful when putting labels on kids,” she exhorted. I’m proud to say that Dr. Grandin’s model for successful education is one that Georgia has embraced. Our FFA and 4-H programs are second to none and the career academies that have been provided for high school students who want to hone skills that may not take them on a traditional college track are exceptional (see chapter connections, pg. 19 where the Lincoln Co. Chapter enjoyed a meal catered by their local high school culinary arts students). Finally, I’m so privileged to be able to work with promising college students from ABAC, UGA and Berry. Each of these institutions are doing a great job of exposing their students to “real world” work experiences through hands on labs, campus work programs, internships and externships. Just three days after lessons on abstractification at our convention, a small delegation of Georgia cattlemen visited Washington, D.C. to see abstractification up close and personal. NCBA Legislative Conference saw several hundred cattlemen from across the country join forces to try and bring the “real world” to our elected officials and federal agencies. At the top of the list of concerns was the proposed rule by EPA and the Corps of Engineers which makes an effort to “clarify” the Clean Water Act in 371 pages of new rhetoric. We were even able to hear directly from the EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, who seemed to admit that they didn’t know how EPA’s new rules would affect farmers. You don’t know how badly I wished Dr. Grandin was there to ask her a few questions!

Josh White


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

Your GCA leadership team is here to serve you. Contact us with your ideas about our association or ot visit about the cattle industry.

Melvin PorterPresident

168 Hardman RdJefferson, GA 30549

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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


Edwin Adams, SauteeMike & Jean Thomas, Clarkesville

Edward & Jennifer Allen, Marble HillJon Anderson, SauteeDavid Baker, Lenox

John Beville, III, Ray City Brian Blair, MoultrieBeth Blalock, Claxton

Richard Blythe, BlackshearGene Bowen, Blachshear

Timothy Bramlett, Auburn Lee Brooks, Norman Park

Steven Burke, Sylvania Darren Bryant, Moultrie

Lon Byrd, PattersonChris Callahan, Thomaston

Jimmy Camp, MonroeTim Chapman, Davisboro

Drew Chestnutt, Ty TyKenny Clark, Moultrie

Don Clark, CairoDon Conner, Lyons

Jim Crawford, Bogart Herman Cronan, Monticello

Jerry Dailey, MillenFrances Daniels, Surrency Elizabeth Defoor, Temple

William Dillard, Ty Ty Jamie Dillard, Tifton

Keith Disharoon, Axson Larry Doggett, Thomaston Don Dorminey, Millwood Andy Drawhorn, Unadilla Dennis Driggers, Claxton

George & Peggy Earwood, CedartownFarmers Livestock Market, Carrollton

Tommy Farr, DMD, Thomaston Corey & Gretta Fields, Cumming

Randall & Sherry Fields, CummingBrannon Floyd, Flowery

Morgan Fordham, CochranKenneth E Futch, Alma Zachary Gaddis, AuburnKelsy E Gaddis, Dacula Cooper Gardner, Baxley

Cecil Gramling, CummingStephen Michael Green, Graham, Ala.

Kenny Gresham, ThomastonHenry Griffin, Albany

Robert L Hadden, MitchellJimmy Kennedy, Sparta

Mike Hardy, Social Circle Jim Harrison, Boston

Hearty Farms LLC, East Point Larry D Hicks, Ocilla Joshua Irvin, Ashburn Rusty Irvin, Ashburn

Sam & Cindy Jackson, ComerKen Johnson, Canton

James P Jordan, Jr., ChickamaugaChuck Keadle, Barnesville

Shane Kelley, Blairsville

Kelly Spring Farms, LLC, Whigham Tye Kerr, Quitman

Gene King, Gay Kmc Cattle Farm, Albany Richard Josey, Davisboro

Brian Lovejoy, Thomaston Carla Mayes, Warrenton

Jeremy Mccallister, Clarkesville Stanley Mcelroy, Nicholls

Christopher Mcelroy, Nicholls Zachary Mcentire, Rome

Dan E Miller, Jr., AshburnKade Mitcham, Oxford

Scott Mobley, Ocilla Thomas & Karen Moldthon, Newnan

Plenn Moore, Willacoochee Kyle Moore, Blackshear

Daniel Cory Moxon, Yatesville Jimmy Neville, Hephzibah

Michael Newman, Lincolnton Tanner Norton, Cairo Kelsie Norton, Cairo

Blake Ogletree, SycamoreElmo Palmer, Jr., Pavo

Solomon Patrick, Blairsville Lavon Patterson, Norman Park

Kenneth Peck, Watkinsville Carol Phillips, Elberton Russell Powell, Calhoun Randy Price, Loganville

Producers Cattle Auction, Mobile, Ala.Bryan Pullum, Harlem

Charlie & Candi Rawlins, Acworth Jarvis Roberson, JacksonvilleBeverly Rollins, Watkinsville

Ryan Roper, Canon Mack Ross, Quitman David Russell, Colbert

Vernon Sinclair, Chattanooga, Tenn.T V Smith, Hartwell

Melissa Snyder, Covington Tim Sosebee, RockmartAllen Strenth, Sylvester

Richard S Sumner, Valdosta Darren Sumner, Barnesville

Tim Teague, ClarkesvilleElmer Thrift, Waycross

Sandra Toates, Kansas City, Mo.Cody Townsend, Winterville

Tom Tucker, MonticelloMichael A Ward, Madison

Norris Washington, PattersonJeff Watson, Acworth

Kennedy Williams, Quitman Ronnie Williams, Mcrae Mitch Willis, Sylvester

Kyle Wilson, Thomaston Jonathan Wright, Ambrose

Michael Wynn, OcillaBrab Young, Moultrie

Tommy Youngblood, Sylvester


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

&Q ALeadership

Randy Fordhampresident-elect

Share what being the president-elect means and some of the responsibilities you undertake.Q:A: It feels like planning a trip getting prepared for the journey. I always try making a list and going back to check

the list to make sure I have everything needed for the trip. The list I am making will be preparing me for the next position to represent GCA members as president. While working for the members I will be relying on the members of several committees who are making plans for next year’s convention/expo and summer conference. My actions this year of proper planning and list making will hopefully be evident in successful events.

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

A: I was actually born in the Philippines, but moved to the U.S. at an early age when my dad retired from the Marines. I grew up on a cattle farm so I have always been involved in the cattle industry. Throughout my younger years I traveled around the country showing Limousin cattle. While in college I worked at Partisover Ranch, which allowed me to further my cattle knowledge.

Q: Tell us about your family.

A: Many of you met my wife Leslie at 2014 GCA Convention and Beef Expo. Dr. Leslie Fordham, my wife of 8 years, owns and operates Comer Veterinary Clinic in Comer, Ga. Aside from our day jobs (mine at Boehringer Ingelheim as Cattle Sales Manager) we also operate Covenant Cattle Company in Royston, Ga. along with her brother and mother. We practice everything we preach from reproduction, nutrition, animal health and overall management of a cattle operation by implementing them on our operation.

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

A: One of the most pertinent issues we are facing today is low cattle numbers. With a growing human population cattle numbers are at the lowest since the 1950s. Today we are setting records for high cattle prices which is great this also means prices to our customers in grocery store goes up as well. My concern would be the price of beef getting too high and reducing the amount the consumer purchases.


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

A: I would like to see the momentum of GCA’s current membership continue to grow. Maintaining it takes a lot of effort, but continuing to grow takes more effort. It will take unity of the members in the state working together to continue this path forward as our past leadership has done.

Q: Who was instrumental in helping you get involved in the cattle industry and how they helped you?

A: My parents were very instrumental in my involvement from a very young age. I remember my very first steer, he hated men. My dad and brothers could not break him. He would always run from them. My mother made me get up every morning prior to school and walk the steer with her following behind the whole show season. This taught me a valuable lesson because he was probably the least winning steer in my career, but I learned a little extra effort went a long way. During college I spent time on Wallace Farms in Dawsonville, Ga. where my brother was the manager and at Partisover Ranch in Colbert Ga. During these years I was challenged by Glen (my brother), Randy & Beth Daniel and Dr. Dan Daniel to make decisions with their guidance. We will always have to make decisions in our life and I was blessed to have these instrumental people as my mentors.

N C B A N e w s a n d U p d a t e s


As of April 15, farmers and ranchers can sign on up for disaster assistance programs. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will provide payments to eligible producers for livestock deaths and grazing losses that have occurred since the expiration of the livestock disaster assistance programs in 2011, and including calendar years 2012, 2013, and 2014. The nation’s livestock producers have been hard hit with a severe drought across the plains coupled with a devastating blizzard in the north. Quick implementation of the programs, which were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 FarmBill, has been a top priority, USDA said. “These programs will providelong-awaited disaster relief for many livestock producers who have endured significant financial hardship from weather-related disasters while the programs were expired and awaiting Congressional action,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “President Obama and I prioritized the implementation of these disaster assistance programs now that the Farm Bill has restored and strengthened them.” Enrollment began on April 15 for producers with losses covered by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm- Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered livestock death losses in excess of normal

mortality due to adverse weather. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire on publicly managed land. An eligible livestock producer must own, cash lease, or be a contract growerof eligible livestock during the 60 calendar days before the beginning date of the qualifying drought or fire in a county that is rated by the U.S. Drought Monitor as D2, D3, or D4. ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish that have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or other conditions, such as blizzards and wildfires, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters.To expedite applications, all producers who experienced losses are encouraged to collect records documenting these losses in preparation for the enrollment in these disaster assistance programs. Information on the types of records necessary can be provided by local FSA county offices. Producers also are encouraged to contact their county office ahead of time to schedule an appointment. For more information, producers may review the 2014 Farm Bill Fact Sheet or visit any local FSA office or USDA Service Center.

USDA Disaster Assistance Program Sign-up Began April 15

Australia and Japan Agreement Undermines Free Trade On Monday, April 7, Australia announced the conclusion of negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan. As part of the agreement, Japan will reduce its massive 38.5 percent tariff on frozen beef to 19.5 percent over 18 years, and reduce the tariff on chilled beef from 38.5 percent to 23.5 percent over 15 years. This is the culmination of several years of negotiations that have continuously been put on hold for political reasons. This deal is a tremendous setback for all free trade efforts. Upon taking office, Australia’s Prime Minister promised that he would finalize a deal with Japan. As a result of this deal, Japan will claim victory by protecting its agriculture industry with massive tariffs and by attempting to use their bilateral agreement

as leverage against the United States in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. NCBA is deeply concerned that the bilateral trade agreement between Japan and Australia does not call for full tariff elimination. This bilateral agreement undermines the long-standing goals and principles that are the base of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This development only pushes the high-standing ideals of TPP further out of reach for all countries involved, and it is not a move that U.S. beef producers can support. The TPP has been referred to as a 21st century agreement, but this bilateral agreement is from the 20th century playbook and will not serve to foster open trade and certainly will not benefit consumers and producers globally.

Legislative WatchRenewable Fuel Standard Reform Act (H.R. 1462) • Sponsor: Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.)Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the renewable fuel program. NCBA urges a YES vote on H.R. 1462. KeyFarmer Identity Protection Act (S. 1343 & H.R. 4157) • Key Sponsors: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Reps. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), Lee Terry (R-Neb.), Mike McIntyre (D-NC) and Jim Costa (D-Cal.).Protects the personal information of livestock producers from being distributed to third parties. NCBA urges a YES vote on S. 1343 and H.R. 4157.Water Rights Protection Act (S. 1630) • Key Sponsors: Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)Provides a means to combat the recent directive that allows the United States Forest Service to seize private water rights without just compensation. The House version, H.R. 3189, passed and NCBA urges a YES vote on S. 1630. Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (S.1900 & H.R. 3830) • Key Sponsors: Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.)To establish strong rules for trade negotiations and Congressional approval of trade pacts, to deliver trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create American jobs. NCBA urges a YES vote on S.1900 and H.R. 3830.

By: Rep. Sam Graves


In reality, what we are looking at is a new federal permitting scheme that employs arbitrary, ambiguous, and confusing terms to expand the size and scope of the EPA’s authority. This actof federal aggression and abuse is a direct assault on private property rights – a land grab that will result in fewer jobs, multiple permits, higher costs, lengthy litigation, and more delay and disruption for businesses. What it means to a property owner: if you are spraying

pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides anywhere in the vicinity of a natural farm pond, you need a permit. If you use prescribed burning and residue from the fires can

land on that farm pond, you need a different permit. If you cut hay near that pond and do not follow the standard to the letter, you could need a permit. And if you graze cattle near the pond, you could need a permit. In effect, you will have less time and resources to manage your operation and prepare for drought because you will be busy

filling out all the new permits required by EPA. The President has made clear that his Administration will go to any length to enact his environmental agenda. It’s no surprise, then, that faulty studies and cherry-picked science has been used to back up the EPA’s new rule. Too much is at risk. My home state of Missouri, for example, contains over 51,000 beef producers and over 2,000,000 head of cattle alone. This industry plays a huge role in the economic viability of the Heartland, providing revenue and jobs for our rural communities and providing food for the entire country. Without a doubt, the EPA’s new rule would stifle this economic activity, reduce employment, and threaten producers. It’s not just agriculture that the EPA has in its crosshairs, but our economy and workforce at large; any industry that relies on land use, such as home builders, manufacturers, andmunicipalities around the country will fall victim to the mandates of Washington bureaucrats. In bypassing Congress and without the consent of the governed, the EPA’s egregious agenda is poised to strike at the heart of economic activity and job growth. This Administration’s aggressive expansion of federal authority under the CWA has no place in your backyard, on your farm, in your fields, and not in Missouri. The President and the EPA need to put politics aside, and to level with the American people. The EPA’s dishonest and misleading assault on jobs and property owners must be taken off the table.



In North Missouri, many people are farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers. Here, people rely on their land for their livelihood, and forrecreation. But what there’s a lot of are property owners, and the same is true all around the country. Americans have a lot of pride in owning and maintaining their land, and many pieces

of land go back generations as part of families, much like where I call home – Tarkio, MO.Recently, reports from Washington indicated an attempt to undercut property owners and those who depend on their land to earn their living. Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) led by Administrator Gina McCarthy, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, released a new proposed rule to the Clean Water Act (CWA). The proposal would make changes to the meaning of “waters of the United States.”Prior U.S. Supreme Court decisions imposed limits on the extent of federal CWA authority; however, the EPA is trying to bypass Congress to get a stronger foothold on your property. For example, the EPA traditionally holds jurisdiction over waters that are “navigable.” Now, the EPA claims a vastly expanded jurisdiction over broad categories of waters, which could include ponds or streams on our farmland. Put simply, EPA regulators will use their “best professional judgment” in an attempt to gain access to our country’s farmland. Their end game is to regulate all water sources under the guise of the CWA, an intrusion which will only add more unwanted bureaucracy to agriculture. In other words, the EPA intends to employ slight-of-hand and misdirection to give itself greater control over your backyard.The pond, stream, ditch, gully, and dried up river bed that hasn’t seen water in 100 years? Yes, you guessed it – the federal government can and will regulate them if the EPA has its way. To add insult to injury, the EPA asserts that it is not expanding any authority. Rather, it is merely clarifying terms that cattlemen, livestock producers, and farmers get so confused over. In other words, the EPA believes it has had authority over the puddles and ditches in your backyard for decades.

No Bull: EPA Aggression Threatens Livestock Producers

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R e a d e r S e r v i c e s • I n M y O p i n i o n

One of the great things about my job with the University of Georgia is having the opportunity to travel this great state and meet with many interesting and enterprising producers. Sometimes I teach them something, but, more often than not, I am the one that ends up smarter for the exchange. In addition to traveling this state, I also get the chance to travel around this country and the world to teach, learn or do both. I had a chance to do just that this past spring break, when Dr. Nathan Smith, UGA Peanut Economist, and I had the pleasure of taking 19 UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) undergraduates to Uruguay to learn about sustainable livestock and grain production systems. There is no doubt that we could teach that course in Georgia. But, go back to your days of youth and ask yourself, which would you rather do, travel your home state or go to South America for college credit over Spring Break? The objective of this study abroad program is to combine production agriculture and agribusiness so that young people studying crop science, animal science or agricultural economics/agribusiness understand how all three disciplines mesh in the real world of farming and agribusiness. We travel to South America to give them a chance to see something they would not normally see and bring back something they can use once they graduate. We also emphasize the importance of international agriculture and point out factors that impact agricultural trade between countries. Uruguay is located in southeastern South America on the Atlantic Ocean between Argentina and Brazil. It is roughly the size of South Carolina, but in international beef trade, it is a big deal. We choose to go there because 1) it is similar to Georgia in terms of climate, soils and forages; 2) it is a small country so we can cover it in the short week; and 3) it is a great place to visit! So what are some things that our students learn there that may be beneficial to Georgia Cattlemen? First, Uruguayan cattle producers have a clear view of their comparative advantage. That is, they clearly understand their resources, capabilities and expertise. Since Uruguay has over nine million cattle and three million people, exports are essential to their business survival. They know what their customers want and try to provide them with those products. The customer is always right. We were often told by producers that Uruguay does not compete with U.S. Choice beef. A packing plant owner told us, “We can’t compete with the US for the grain-fed market. Rather, what we are selling is a 100 percent traceable product that contains no antibiotics and no added hormones.” As a result, their exports continue to grow with beef going from Europe to China. The use of implants and feeding antibiotics is against the law in Uruguay. Everyone agrees that this has nothing

In My View

to do with science and everything to do with marketing. Do I advocate this approach here in the US? Absolutely not. However, I do think there is a lot to be said for not arguing with your customer and providing them the product they want at a price you can make money at. Secondly, Uruguayans are united in telling their story. One of the things that struck several of us was the consistency with which all of the producers talked about an all-natural beef product humanely raised outside. One of the things the farmers always mentioned is that every cow has two soccer fields on which to live. Is their production system that much different than ours? Not really, but these producers know their facts and mention them any chance they get. They are always selling their product. Third and final, as the song goes, “it’s all about the money.” Well, at least mostly. Virtually every producer we talked to put everything in terms of dollars per hectare (acre) or dollars per cow. If it didn’t make money, it did not stay. Driving this point home is what we saw and what we didn’t see in terms of equipment. Go on a 1,000 cow operation in Uruguay and you will see two tractors, maybe. Odds are there will not be any hay equipment. However, everyone has a good set of working facilities. Some of these facilities are manufactured, but many are made of wood and other materials available on the farm. Most Uruguayan producers focus their time and attention on making the cows work for them, not the other way around. Is Uruguayan cattle production perfect? It is far from it. There are quite a few things several of us still can hardly fathom. Two items in particular: cross-breeding and fertilizing Bermuda grass pastures. Most Uruguayan cattlemen will not cross-breed. About 75 percent of the country’s cow herd is Hereford with the balance being Angus. Even with these two breeds as their base, a black-baldie is a very rare find. Despite all of the research supporting the economics of cross-breeding, they refuse to use this practice. In addition to eschewing cross-breeding, most Uruguayan cattle producers despise Bermuda grass. They view it as a weed and do what they can to kill it. Why will they not adopt two seemingly easily adopted practices? They list a couple of reasons, but I think we can boil it down to tradition. While tradition can be a good thing, I do think it is important to at least challenge tradition and ask ourselves, “Why are we doing it this way?” In closing, I hope no readers interpret my opining as being critical of our industry here or expressing a preference for that of Uruguay. However, I do think we can learn something from our neighbors whether they are across the fence, across the road or across the Atlantic. At least that’s my view.

Dr. Curt Lacy


Congratulations to Ashlyn Bates on her winning entry! Watch our Facebook page for next month’s contest!


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Save the Date!Join us for

GCA’s 4th Annual Summer Conference

Unicoi State ParkHelen, Ga.

July 23 - 26, 2014

For More Information Call the GCA Office: 478-474-6560

July 25 and 26, 2014

Dr. Bill Sell was a vital member of the UGA extension beef cattle support team from the mid 50s through the mid 80s. Dr. Robert Stewart, retired extension beef specialist, reflects, “I had the good fortune to have been a co-worker with Dr. Bill Sell after becoming an Extension Beef Specialist with the University of Georgia in the early 1980s. He was recognized as one of the premier forage experts and his reputation was second to none.” In honor of Dr. Sell, a donation has been made anonymously to the GCA building. “It seems like Dr. Sell and Curly Cook were everywhere helping cattlemen,” recalls the donor. “Dr. Sell didn’t like to be in the spotlight too much, so he often didn’t get the recognition he might have deserved. He helped an awful lot of cattlemen.” Stewart shared, “In later years, after Bill officially retired (but still working diligently with cattle producers), I came to appreciate the depth and breadth of his understanding the intricacies of forage production.” Stewart continued, “Bill Sell has truly been one of the great servants to the cattle industry in Georgia.” Thank you Dr. Sell for all of your contributions to Georgia’s cattle industry!

Congratulations to Suzanne Black and Daniel Bentley on their marriage! The couple married in Tifton, Ga. on April 12. Suzanne works for Georgia Cattlemen’s and Georgia Beef Board as the director of industry information and public relations. Daniel works for Sanders Inc. as a warehouse manager in Fitzgerald, Ga. We wish them a life full of happiness together!


Santa Gertrudis Breeders International executive director John Ford recently announced the addition of Darren Richmond to the SGBI staff. Richmond was named the association’s Member Services Field Representative during the organization’s spring board meeting. Richmond was raised on the family Polled Hereford operation in Northwest Arkansas. He exhibited cattle on the local, state, and national level as a junior exhibitor. After receiving a degree in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas, Richmond began work, in 1983, as herdsman for L&L Santa Gertrudis in Decatur, Ark. Since that time he has worked for a number of Santa Gertrudis operations and managed a successful custom fitting and cattle marketing firm. Richmond and his wife Jill reside in Ringgold, Ga. and are the parents of two children, daughter Taylor Ware and son Payne. As Member Services Field Representative, Richmond will represent SGBI and the official breed publication Santa Gertrudis USA at industry functions and activities. He will also assist cattlemen in locating and securing Santa Gertrudis genetics.

The South Georgia Cattlemen’s Association officially inducted Dr. Benny Gaskins into the Association’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, March 11, at the Coffee High School agriculture building. Dr. Gaskins was not able to attend due to health reasons, though his wife LaWanna and son Lyle were there on his behalf.

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Blue Ridge Cattlemen’s Association’s new officers: Joe Garner, president; Bill Hutson, vice-president; Paula

Myers, secretary; and Richard Myers, treasurer.

The Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association recently met in the Culinary Arts Café at the Lincoln County

High School. Lynn Gay, Culinary Arts teacher and Dennis Gay, Agriculture teacher, along with their FCCLA and FFA students prepared a delicious meal enjoyed by 40

people. David Gazda, president of the Georgia Cattleman’s Association, brought the group up to date on the GCA

. Barrett Wills and Dennis Green of Smith Farm Supply along with Mike Satcher of Crop Production Services from Swainsboro presented an informative program on Pasture

Fertilization and Weed Control.

The Piedmont Cattlemen Association held a drawing to send one member on the GCA Spring Tour. Frank Craig was the lucky winner for a free registration. Pictured is Frank Craig, wife Sandy Craig and grandson.

The Worth Co. Livestock Assn. met March 24 at the Worth Co. Ag Pavilion with 75 cattlemen and women in attendance. Invited guests were past and present members of the Turner Co. Cattlemen’s Assn., who are trying to reorganize their association. The steak dinner was sponsored by Turner Co. Stockyards.

PromotionRetail & FoodserviceBeef 101 Tour & SeminarAfter receiving a Federation Initiative Fund grant the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) hosted two Beef 101 Tours and Seminars. Each event was held in partnership with

Partisover Ranch and the University of Georgia (UGA). Twelve attendees participated in each tour including retail professionals, foodservice professionals, educators and food bloggers. Attendees spent the morning touring Partisover Ranch, learning about everyday production practices; County Extension Agent Clay Talton discussed Beef Quality Assurance demonstrating low stress handling, discussing flight zones and proper injection methods. After the farm tour the group traveled to UGA’s Meat Science Technology Teaching Center where they spent the rest of their morning in a quality and yield grade seminar. Following lunch, attendees watched a carcass breakdown in the classroom featuring checkoff derived value cuts and participants then had the opportunity to get any of their questions answered.

Media ServicesOverviewGBB has continued to enhance media efforts through consumer promotions, as well as producer communications. Work with Southeast AgNet Radio Network and Georgia Farm Monitor keeps producers up to date on where their checkoff dollars are going. GBB’s Suzanne Black shared cooking demonstrations with consumers in the Atlanta and Macon markets through the local news programs. GBB has increased social media interaction to better reach the millennial generation with beef cookery and nutrition information on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Public RelationsAtlanta Food & Wine FestivalGBB sponsored the Beef Trail at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival in Atlanta. The trail housed talented chefs who whipped up some of the most mouthwatering beef samples of the South. Foodies gathered to expand their beef experience with tastings

from Buckhead Beef, American Grocery Restaurant, BLT Steak, Glass Haus Kitchen and other exceptional restaurants. As the chefs provided extraordinary recipes to consumers who gathered each day, GBB teamed up in the beef tent handing out stickers and recipes to beef tasters. During the course of the weekend more than 2,500 consumers hit the Beef Trail proudly sporting their “I Heart Beef ” stickers.

Georgia National Fair-The Beef StoryThousands of consumers visited The Beef Story over the course of 10 days in October at the Georgia National Fair. Consumers gathered around our trivia wheel and other interactive stations testing their knowledge of beef cuts and cooking methods; they were eager to learn about Georgia’s beef industry, nutrition, by products, cookery, and production. Concluding the week, GBB gave away a gas grill attendees had been entering to win all week.

ProstartThe Hospitality Education Foundation of Georgia hosted the ProStart Culinary Expo geared toward high school culinary students. GBB established

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a relationship with the organization. Each year we attend the Expo to educate culinary students about the beef industry and cooking beef, speaking to hundreds of students who are eager to learn about beef through our trivia game. Students are also thrilled to sample our Beef Cheese Dip and take home their own recipe card. ProStart allows GBB to maintain relationships with culinary teachers, to ensure beef is kept in their classrooms, and on the plate of the future leaders of the hospitality industry.

Savannah Southern Women’s ShowTargeting the women of Georgia, GBB attended the Southern Women’s Show to spread the positive message

of beef to mothers and homemakers who play a major role in the consumption of beef. GBB partnered with Food Network star Emily Ellyn who cooked beef, highlighting its versatility and how easily today’s leftovers can turn into tomorrow night’s supper.

Consumer Information Health and NutritionGeorgia Nurses Association Conference GBB was the Diamond Sponsor of the Georgia Nurses Association’s

Conference in Augusta. GBB interacted with nurses at the trade show, handing out recipes and beef information. Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Morgan Sanders worked with GBB to help answer attendees’ nutritional questions and concerns about beef. We invited our local producers to tell their story and answer any questions about production practices and how their beef is raised. The conference was a great way to build positive relationships with healthcare influencers and encourage them to recommend beef to their patients. This event was made possible by a Federation Initiative Fund grant.

Savannah Rock N’ Roll MarathonIn November, GBB headed to Savannah to participate in the Rock N’ Roll Marathon trade show. Throughout the course of two days GBB visited with thousands of runners and nutrition enthusiasts and provided them with recipes and nutritional information about beef. Runners were excited to register for the beef gift certificate and get answers to their questions about different options for beef. Many runners approached the booth eager to be a future member of Team BEEF in Georgia.

For the Years Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

2013 2012REVENUES Gross assessments $567,913 $616,240

Assessments remitted: Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (266,043) (296,535) Other states (36,176) (23,171) (302,219) (319,706) Net assessments 265,694 296,534

Interest income - 10 Beef certificate revenue 716 1,175 Grants and other revenue 6,187 54,047

TOTAL REVENUES 272,597 351,766

EXPENSES Program services: Promotion 24,783 80,104 Consumer information 152,598 168,806 Industry information 7,461 6,349 Producer communication 27,180 33,334 National programs 14,000 14,000

Total program services 226,022 302,593

Supporting services: Collection and compliance 828 1,440 Administration 44,232 39,601

Total supporting services 45,060 41,041

TOTAL EXPENSES 271,082 343,634

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 1,515 8,132

NET ASSETS - BEGINNING OF YEAR 197,683 189,551

NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR $199,198 $197,683

GEORGIA BEEF BOARDP.O. Box 28230

Macon, GA 31221www.gabeef.org • 478-474-1815



Fresh Strategies for aChanging Beef LandscapeBecause of grassroots producer leadership, the beef industry is positioned to capitalize on future changes in the beef marketplace. Committee restructuring, which parallels the industry’s Long Range Plan, was completed this past year to provide the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Federation of State Beef Councils a better focus on industry goals. Following are some national and international beef checkoff efforts that reflect that plan:

Solving the Millennial DilemmaThrough checkoff-funded research, we know consumers born in the 1980s and 1990s – sometimes called millennials – enjoy beef. But they have some concerns about preparation, nutrition and convenience. Now the question becomes, just how do we turn them into long term beef lovers?Through a new checkoff-funded retail campaign, with additional support from the Federation and individual state beef councils, that question is being addressed.The checkoff-funded Convenient Fresh Beef project explores a way to develop an easy-to-prepare fresh beef product at retail stores, make it appealing and create the education and training to make it successful. Convenient Fresh Beef products include the beef, seasonings and instructions in an attractive sleeve-wrapped tray, prepared in the meat department at the grocery store or brought in as a case ready product. A photo of the finished dish is on the front of the sleeve; from 1-3 recipes are printed on the back. The items are convenient and provide shoppers options. They address a millennial’s lack of cooking skills and

desire for a restaurant experience, and meet the needs of families looking for shortcuts on busy week nights. In addition, they meet mature consumers’ desire for easy home-made foods that feed two and provide leftovers.The test program is being conducted in the Midwest at Price Cutter stores, which have the in-store capabilities to produce the kits and have provided significant support for testing. Additional support for implementation has been provided by individual state beef councils.Consumer research, post implementation to document interest and sell the programs to other stores, as well as point-of-sale materials, demonstrations and training, and initial spice inventory were made possible through national beef checkoff funds.

Campaign Sizzles with New VoiceNew “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” consumer advertising premiered in 2013, bringing the recognizable tagline to both older millennials and Gen-Xers. It features sizzling beef recipes, juicy details about essential nutrients and the voice of one

of Hollywood’s most promising new talents. The new “Above All Else” campaign reaches out to those who care about food and nutrition.While keeping many brand mainstays, such as Aaron Copeland’s “Rodeo” music, the new beef campaign uses Garrett Hedlund’s voice in radio spots. Garrett personally represents healthful living, and his strong, warm voice is perfect for provoking a new understanding about beef.Research has shown that 45 percent

Dear Fellow Beef Producers,Is the Federation of State Beef Councils still relevant after 50 years? In my opinion, it is. Beef producers today want as much input as possible into how their dollars are spent.Thanks to forward-thinking producer leaders almost three decades ago, the mandatory Beef Checkoff Program had as part of its framework then-existing and to-be-created beef councils at the state level, which would collect the $1-per-head mandatory checkoff and help populate important direction-establishing and funding committees.Many of those states had already joined together as a Federation to share expenses for common needs, such as Information Technology, design services, planning guidance and communications. By not duplicating costs from state to state, and joining in a common vision and message, councils extend checkoff programs in the state and assure that producers throughout the country are getting the most for their checkoff dollar.Relevant? Absolutely. The Federation of State Beef Councils is a mechanism for grassroots input and influence. Yours truly,

Richard Gebhart, Chair, Federation of State Beef CouncilsBeef Producer, Claremore, Okla.



of the target demographic said they would choose beef more often if they knew about how its nutrients compared to chicken. The new campaign helps set the record straight about beef ’s essential nutrients in an engaging and educational way. In addition to traditional print placements, the campaign appears across a wide range of digital platforms, such as 22 tablet versions, online radio stations (e.g., Pandora), video websites (e.g., Hulu), social networking sites (e.g., Facebook) and popular recipe websites (e.g., AllRecipes.com). State Beef Councils are extending the campaign through print, radio, digital, in-person promotions, sporting events, outdoor advertising and more.

Boosting Beef InternationallyThe Beef Checkoff Program assisted as U.S. beef and beef variety meat exports performed very well

in 2013. Through July, exports were 9 percent ahead of last year’s record pace in terms of value, at $3.45 billion. This translates into great returns for producers, as export value equated to nearly $235 per head of fed slaughter – an increase of 11 percent over last year. Through international marketing programs conducted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the Beef Checkoff Program is working aggressively to increase export opportunities for U.S. beef. For instance, with recently expanded access in Japan the checkoff helped attract new buyers to U.S. beef and expanded the range of cuts available, allowing Japan to reclaim its position as the No. 1 destination for U.S. beef exports. Other Asian markets performing well included Hong Kong and Taiwan. Exports are also significantly higher to Central and South America, as the checkoff helped the U.S. beef industry capitalize on recently implemented free trade agreements.

Program Builds Nutrition RelationshipsWith their local and state focus, state beef councils are instrumental in building relationships with state professional organizations dedicated to improving the health of Americans. The national Beef Checkoff Program is assisting those councils in strengthening those ties.The Nutrition Seminar Program (NSP), coordinated by NCBA, a Beef Checkoff contractor, provides an opportunity for state beef councils to get closer to their state chapters of health professional groups by providing a nationally recognized expert to speak on a nutrition topic at that organization’s annual meeting. The Beef Checkoff also provides free client education resource materials to all session attendees.State councils coordinate and execute the NSP session, while the national Beef Checkoff covers the honoraria and travel expenses for each speaker. This past year, 36 speaking engagements were coordinated by numerous councils. There are 40 different speakers for states to choose from, covering 148 session topics.

Partners in TimeThroughout its 50-year history, the Federation of State Beef Councils has provided a platform for state beef council representation at the national level, while offering services needed by states to conduct their in-state promotion, education and

research programs. The partnership is made possible three ways: through the 1985 Beef Promotion Act; by deliberate collaboration with national programs funded through the Beef Checkoff Program; and by voluntary contributions to the Federation by state beef council boards.The voluntary investments by cattle-rich states helps make sure greater emphasis is placed on programs where the majority of consumers live and buy beef. It supports the teamwork necessary for building a successful state and national Beef Checkoff Program.

Est. 1963Federation of

State Beef Councils

Administration $1,536,829

USDA Oversight $279,075

Program Development $179,088

Program Evaluation $179,590

Producer Communications $1,529,824

Foreign Marketing $6,036,724

Industry Information $3,492,377

Consumer Information $3,390,267

Research $6,036,100

Promotion $15,528,767

Total expenses $38,188,641

CATTLEMEN’S BEEF BOARD FISCAL YEAR 2013 EXPENDITURES

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Georgia•Beef•Bites

By Suzanne Bentley GBB director of industry information & public relations


Give Mom a Break-Let Dad Grill a Steak Since it’s May, I think it’s time to pay a tribute to all of the mothers out there who spend countless hours every week preparing meals for their families. As I get older, I realize there is no denying that I am my mother’s daughter. Whether you look at the positive traits or the not so positive traits, it’s all there. Growing up, my mom played the many roles of a business profession-al, chef, taxi service, counselor, maid and a very good disciplinarian. Not to mention she put up with me, my brother, Dad, and Step-dad. I’m exhausted just writing about it. Oh, and I can’t forget that she always had the right answers to everything, even though I didn’t always think so at the time. I’d say that’s some-thing to be proud of, after all I don’t think I turned out too bad. I may have traded my last name and my home state, but I wouldn’t trade the past 22 years of being her daughter for the world. I can only hope that I grow to become the mother she is to me. So, I encourage all of the Dads out there to give Mom a break and take dinner into your own hands. Enjoy this beautiful weather and fire up the grill. This flank steak marinade was featured on Brandi Buzzard Frobose’s blog: Buzzard’s Beat. Brandi works for NCBA and has a passion for good food and agriculture. To read Brandi’s blog posts visit http://buzzardsbeat.blogspot.com.

Buzzard’s BEST Flank Steak MarinadeCombine all ingredients, except for steak, in a medium mixing bowl.

Place meat in a shallow dish and pour marinade over the steak, turning steak to thoroughly coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hrs.

For best flavor, grill on medium heat over charcoal until medium rare (145 degrees F). This should take about 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the cut.

Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips against the grain of the meat.

- 1/2 c. canola oil- 1/3 c. soy sauce- 1/4 c. red wine vinegar- 2 tbsp lemon juice- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce- 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard- 1 tbsp minced garlic- 1/2 tsp black pepper- 1.5 lb flank steak

Ingredients

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I’ve got a year-old Australian Shepherd dog. I don’t intend to use him for livestock; his job will be barker. We live in a rural area. The dogs are penned at night and released during the day into a three acre house and barn lot surrounded by shock collar wire. We have regular invasions of coyotes and javelina that can make short work of barn cats and outside dogs. Barking is a good deterrent and alarm for intruders. Back to Rudy, the new dog. From the beginning he was a boisterous, happy, destructive puppy. It was cute when he was three months old, but now it’s a pain! I thought he was genetically goofy but Mr. Jeb, the dog trainer, met Rudy and convinced me the dog was smart, he just needed better training. After a year has passed, I’ve contained his exuberance and he minds well, but he still gets excited when company comes. The issue I’m still dealing with is his destructive tendencies. One dare not leave a bag, jacket, pillow, piece of Styrofoam, 69 Ford instruction manual, set of reins, saddle blankets, turkey wrapped in tin foil, pruning shears with wooden handles or electrical wire within his grasp. He is a universal shredder. He has eaten four of our screw-on pistol spray guns. Other objects that have been wrecked in his wake: placemats, rugs, water jugs, buckets, lamp shades, gloves and a plastic hub cap.

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R u d yI know he knows better. While tearing down an 8 ft. shed made of canvas, I caught him in the act. I chastised him firmly, rolling him in the ragged canvas and shouting, “No! Bad dog!” To this day all I have to do is point to the canvas and he slinks off. This week he has chewed completely through two of my good heavy-duty fifty foot 7/8 inch rubber hoses and another plastic 30 footer that was rolled up in one of the holders. I gave him the “Bad Dog!” and spanked him with the hose. To show how well my lesson worked, I left the chewed hose in plain view. The next morning I found it in the other side of the corral. I called him. He came loping over and saw me holding the hose. I didn’t even have to speak to him. He cowered shamelessly and said, “I didn’t mean to do it! I forgot! It was just there! I was cleaning up the yard! I was going to fix it later! The barn cat made me do it! The coyotes must have moved it! I was going to put it back! It was terrorists! Blame it on the Minute Men, Obamacare, George Bush, illegal immigrants, the Miami Heat, the Catholics, the Baptists, the Mormons…” then he paused and said, “What difference does it make anyway?” Looks like I’m gonna have to restrict his cable television habits.

Baxter Black is a cowboy poet and author. Visit his site at www.baxterblack.com.


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associate member, complete the form below or call 478-474-6560. GCA members are encouraged to use the services of these

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Jackson EMC, Gainesville

Jackson EMC, HullLumber City Supplements, Lumber City

Mid State Meat, LLC, SandersvilleNationwide Insurance, Winston

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Mount Pleasant, N.C.Peoples Community National Bank, Bremen

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Sirloin Members ($75 - $149)AgGeorgia Farm Credit, DublinAgGeorgia Farm Credit, Perry

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Bank of Camilla, CamillaBank of Dudley, Dublin

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BBWH Insurors, StatesboroBekaert Corp., Douglas

Big Indian Feed Tack, LLC, Fort ValleyBishop’s Country Store, Fitzgerald

Black’s Seed Store, DublinBraswell Cattle Company, Athens

Bubba’s Tire, DublinBull Hill Ranch, Gray Court, S.C.

Burke Truck and Tractor, WaynesboroC & B Processing, Milledgeville

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Colony Bank Wilcox, RochelleCommunity Bank & Trust, ClarkesvilleCommunity Bank of Dublin, DublinC R Benson Farm LLC, Dry BranchDanny E. Davis State Farm, Dublin

Demott Peanut Co., DoerunDosters Farm Supply, RochelleDublin Eye Associates, Dublin

Dublin Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assoc., Dublin

Eastonollee Livestock Market, EastonolleeEdward Jones, Carrollton

Elbert County Farm Bureau, ElbertonElrod Garden Center, Dallas

Family Focus, DublinFarm and Garden Inc., Cornelia

Farmers State Bank, DublinFlint EMC, Perry

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Holland Fertilizer Company, CedartownIvey’s Outdoor and Farm, Albany

J&B Tractor Company, WaynesboroJames Short Tractors & Equipment of Alto, Alto

James Short Tractors & Equipment, Inc., CarnesvilleKnoxville Store, Knoxville

Land South Group, Lakeland, Fla.Laurens County Farm Bureau, Dublin

LBL Farms, ChesterMacon Co. Veterinary Hospital, Montezuma

Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Danielsville

Madison County Farm Bureau, DanielsvilleMedical Park Pharmacy, Dublin

Meriwether County Farm Bureau,GreenvilleMontrose Auction, Inc., Montrose

Morris Bank, DublinNortheast Georgia Livestock, Athens

Oconee County Farm Bureau, WatkinsvilleOconee State Bank, WatkinsvilleOconee Well Driller, Watkinsville

Orr Insurance, DublinOsceola Cotton Co., LLC, Ocilla

Owens Farm Supply, ToccoaPalmetto Creek Farm, Hamilton

Paulding County Farm Bureau, DallasPickens County Farm Bureau, Jasper

Piggly Wiggly, McRaeP H White Company, Dyersburg, Tenn.

Public Service Communications Inc., ReynoldsRalph Jackson, P.C., Dublin

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Roberta Drugs, RobertaRoberta Piggly Wiggly, Roberta

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If nothing else, I got you to stop and read this first sentence, or at least look at the figures. Implanting cattle is not a new technology; it’s been around for years. It has the potential to add 3-5 percent more pounds to your calf crop, yet fewer and fewer producers are employing the practice. WHY? Unfortunately, we as producers are faced with battling myths and urban legends about the food we provide. Although there is no science behind it, we are faced with the stigma of hormones in beef, and the resulting “natural beef” that many are producing to satisfy this concern. We figured now would be a good time to review what we know about implanting since we’re entering the time of year when winter/spring born calves are ready for this practice.

What are implants? Implants are small pellets that contain a growth stimulant that is slowly released over a period of time. Implants work by increasing circulating levels of somatotropin and insulin-like growth-factor 1. These compounds are produced naturally by the animal and control mechanisms that regulate growth and feed efficiency. Implants are available for nursing calves, stocker calves and/or finishing cattle. Bull calves intended for breeding stock and replacement heifers should not be implanted.

Do implants improve performance? The simple answer is “yes.” A summary of several research studies revealed that implanting steer calves only once improved daily gains by 0.10 pounds per day, and implanting twice (the second implant would be administered 70-100 days after the first) increased daily gains by 0.13 pounds per day when compared to calves receiving no implants. This resulted in an average response of 5.3 percent increase in gain of calves at weaning for one implant, and a 6.2 percent increase for two implants.

Does it pay to implant? Again, the simple answer is “yes.” For example, assume an implanted calf on the cow gains and additional 5 percent. At weaning, a non-implanted calf would weigh 600 lb, so its implanted counterpart would weigh 630 lb. In today’s market, if we consider $1.80/lb value, that would add an extra $54 in value to that calf. All of this for an approximate input cost of less than $2 per head for the implant and the labor. Another way to look at it is that you would need to receive a $52+ premium for the non-implanted calf through a natural program to eliminate this technology.

Is it safe for the consumer? Once more, the simple answer is “yes.” The public concern is focused on the increased estrogenic activity caused by the consumption of beef from an implanted animal. First, there is no such thing as “hormone-free beef”. Hormones are present in all biological food sources, whether it’s animal or plant, implanted or not. Table 1 illustrates the estrogenic activity of common foods. Table 2 illustrates the minuscule amount of estrogen in implanted beef compared to that produced daily in humans. This clearly shows the safety of this practice, as it applies to human health. So hopefully this helps explain the benefits of utilizing implants in cattle. There are several available commercially, and a specific applicator is needed for this practice. For more information, and help utilizing implants, contact your local Extension office (1-800-ASK-UGA1). Additional information is also available at ugabeef.com.


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What has two thumbs and wants to turn $2 into $50?

THIS GUY!Lawton Stewart and Jacob Segers, University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science



Table 1. Estrogenic activity of common foods.

Food Estrogenic activity in

nanograms/8 ounces of food

Soybean oil 454,000.0

Cabbage 5,450.0

Eggs 7,950.0

Milk 30.0

Beef from pregnant cow 320.0

Beef from implanted cattle 5.0

Beef from non-implanted cattle 3.5

Adapted from Preston, 1997.

Table 2. Estrogen production in humans and potential estrogen intake in beef from implanted cattle.

Item Estrogen

produced, nanograms/day

Pregnant woman 90,000,000.0

Non-pregnant woman 5,000,000.0

Adult man 100,000.0

Pre-pubertal children 40,000.0

4 oz beef from implanted cattle 2.5


Table 1. Estrogenic activity of common foods.

Food Estrogenic activity in

nanograms/8 ounces of food

Soybean oil 454,000.0

Cabbage 5,450.0

Eggs 7,950.0

Milk 30.0

Beef from pregnant cow 320.0

Beef from implanted cattle 5.0

Beef from non-implanted cattle 3.5


Table 2. Estrogen production in humans and potential estrogen intake in beef from implanted cattle.

Item Estrogen

produced, nanograms/day

Pregnant woman 90,000,000.0

Non-pregnant woman 5,000,000.0

Adult man 100,000.0

Pre-pubertal children 40,000.0

4 oz beef from implanted cattle 2.5


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David and Elaine Dillard have seen a lot through the years. Both grew up on family farms in Hahira, Ga. The two attended Hahira schools from first to twelfth grade when they graduated in 1957. The next year, David and Elaine were married. “We have had a little bit of everything,” Elaine says. “We have had Angus, Charolais, Santa Gertrudis, Simmental, Sim-brah and now Brahman.” The Dillards crossed their Angus cattle with Brahmans and were very pleased with the results. Starting in the late ‘60s, David would purchase feeder cattle and feed them out to market directly to the packers. “We always fed out Brahman-influenced cattle,” David says. “We could buy them cheaper through the sale because the other shippers didn’t want them.” David says the Brahman-influence cattle gained better because of the higher hybrid vigor when Bos indicus is crossed with a Bos taurus. He continued this practice until the early ‘80s when he made his transition to purebred Brahman cattle.

“I’ve always been partial to Brahman cattle,” David says. “We started with Brahmans in the early ‘80s when we bought a small herd for beef prices because of the drought.” Brahman cattle bring a lot to the table. The Dillards have sold to both purebred breeders and commercial cattlemen that are creating the F-1 calves. Brahman F-1 cattle are in high demand because of their hybrid vigor. The F-1 cattle are successful as both replacement females and as feeder cattle. “We have had success with Brahmans because they are productive on marginal pastures, heat tolerant and resistant to insects and parasites,” David says. “All of which are typical of South Georgia.” Brahmans can withstand the extreme temperatures because of their short, thick, glossy hair coat which reflects the sun’s rays. Unlike other breeds of cattle, Brahmans have the ability to sweat and dissipate the heat. The Dillards were pleasantly surprised when they received the papers on that first group of cattle. The cattle had several legendary animals in their pedigrees.


By: Bailey K. Toates

“We buy bulls with some age on them that are about to be sent to the barn,” David says. “This lets us get quality genetics at cheaper prices.” The Dillards are very active in the breed. They are members of the Florida Brahman Association, Carolina Brahman Association and the American Brahman Breeders Association. David served two years on the board of directors for the American Brahman Breeders Association, “We have been lucky to travel and represent the breed at the same time,” Elaine says. The couple traveled to Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; and Shreveport, La. for board meetings. They would also travel around the Southeast to attend association meetings, field days and sales. The Dillards also served as the superintendant of the open Brahman show at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. “We were involved with the shows to help promote the breeds,” David says. “We even had a few of our own on the show road. Joe Butt would show them for us.” David and Elaine would attend the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, Ga. to represent the Brahman breed. At first the ABBA supplied a display for them to use, but then getting it shipped to and from became a task. The Dillards decided to have their own display made to showcase their cattle as well as the Brahman breed. “One day while we were sitting at the booth, some folks walked up and asked when they could go look at some

Brahmans that were for sale,” David says. “I told them we could go look as soon as the expo closed for the day.” That evening, the group from Puerto Rico followed the Dillards back to their farm to check out what they had for sale. Once David had enough females to fill a trailer, he sent a load to the buyer in Puerto Rico. “They were so pleased with the cattle that they called back and asked to buy another trailer load!” Dillard says. “I had to tell them that they cleaned me out and I needed to keep what I had left as replacement heifers.” This wasn’t the first time the Dillards had sold and shipped cattle internationally. “We have sent bulls and heifers to Thailand, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Puerto Rico,” David says. The Dillards have approximately 80 head of registered Brahmans and David can pet nearly every one of them. “They really are docile,” David says as he scratched the topline of one his massive herd bulls. “It is all about how you handle them. If you are aggressive toward them, then they will be aggressive toward you.” After going from pasture to pasture, there wasn’t a single animal that David couldn’t touch. Everything from the calves to the bulls came up to see what was going on and stood to be petted. “This is what we can pride ourselves on,” Elaine says. “Not everybody can walk out into their pasture and pet any one of their cattle.”


Di l lard RanchGen t l e Red B rahmansh:229.794.2297 • c:229.560.4247

Breeding Brahmans for more than 30 years!

Members of:Florida Brahman Association

Carolina Brahman Association

American Brahman Breeders Association

Cattle Available at the Farm!

David Dillard • Hahira, Ga.


cross the United States, the makeup of commercial cow herds varies to fit various environments. In the South, increased heat and humidity require cattle that are able to perform in these conditions. The ability of Brahman cattle to withstand these conditions allowed the breed to become a staple of commercial cattle production in the Deep South. In particular, the use of Brahman in crossbreeding, primarily with British breeds, to produce extremely popular F1 offspring is perhaps the most common source of influence on the commercial cow herd of the Southeast. While the F1’s are most noted for their superior reproduction and maternal ability, there are other redeeming qualities of F1’s to consider. The ability of these cattle to grow and perform to weaning outshines crossbred calves solely of British and Continental breed origin. In the feedlot, F1 Brahman calves are able to successfully grow and convert feed to pounds of product in the proper environment. However, the importance of the F1 female as an elite brood cow in the Deep South can’t be overlooked. When a vast majority of the commercial cow base is British and Continental influenced, using Brahman bulls presents the opportunity for added offspring performance due to heterosis. Heterosis, or hybrid vigor, is the added performance of crossbred individuals over the averages of their straightbred parents. The greater differences between two breeds result in greater effects from heterosis. It has been documented and widely known for over 50 years that crossing Brahman, a Bos indicus breed, with a British or Continental breed (Bos taurus), results in much more heterosis than crossbred cows of any other breeds.

Added Growth and Performance Heterosis affects performance traits, such as weights and growth rates.Brahman F1 calves exhibit as much as a 5 percent increase in weaning weight over the average of purebred

parents due to heterosis. If the average weaning weight for 2 parent breeds was 500 lb, and F1 Brahman cross calf would be expected to weigh 525 lb at weaning. In today’s market, that’s approximately a $50 increase in calf value due to the added performance of heterosis. In the right environment, Brahman-influenced feeder cattle can perform as well as their Bos taurus counterparts in gain F1 Brahman steers often outgain straightbred calves of the parent breeds in feedlots in warmer climates or seasons. Feeders in the southern Great Plains realize the ability of these cattle to grow while handling the harsh temperatures. Half-blood Brahmans have the ability to produce carcasses that meet industry standards. The perception that Brahman and Brahman-influenced cattle do not produce high-quality retail product is a bit of a misconception. In a Texas A&M study in the 1990s, Brahman-sired steers out of Angus and Hereford cows were placed into a feedlot at weaning and fed for 180 days. At approximately 14 months, the steers were harvested. Almost 60 percent of the carcasses graded USDA Choice, comparing favorably to industry-wide averages for percentage of Choice cattle. Over 90 percent of carcasses tested with acceptable ratings for tenderness using the Warner-Bratzler Shear-Force test. Traits such as carcass weight, dressing percentage, and yield grade are another area that Brahman-cross feeder cattle excel in. Heavier carcasses with a high dressing percentage and less backfat are common. Brahman steers with average carcass weights over 800 lb, with dressing percentages approaching 65 percent (accepted industry standard is 62 percent) were part of recent American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) Carcass Evaluation.

The F1 Female The biggest impact of Brahman cattle on commercial cattle production is through the influence of the F1 female

The Brahman F1: A Solution for Southern CattlemenMatt Woolfolk & David Riley • Texas A&M University • Department of Animal Science

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as a brood cow in the South. Half-blood Brahman cows are highly regarded for their ability to thrive in hot, humid environments like the Brahman. The influence of heterosis on traits that are not easily improved with selection programs is what distinguishes the F1 female as a superior performer. Traits such as pregnancy rate, calving rate, and weaning rate are always greater in F1 females than in straightbred or Bos taurus cross females. Studies conducted in Florida in the early 2000s have shown the superior performance of Brahman-Angus females over both parent breeds. Pregnancy and calving rates in both Angus and Brahman-sired F1 females (93 percent) were 11 to 16 percent greater than the purebred Angus (82 percent) or Brahman (77 percent). Weaning rates were also 15 percent higher than the weighted average of the parent breeds. The increased pregnancy, calving, and weaning rates of F1 Brahman females result in more calves for producers to market and a greater impact on an operation’s bottom line. In addition, F1 Brahman-influenced cattle have increased longevity compared to purebred counterparts. A 1988 research project in Texas showed that Brahman-sired F1 cows out of Angus and Herefords dams had an average lifespan of almost 14 years, compared to 10 year average lifespan of the parent breeds. Another study from Nevada reported that F1 females with Brahman inheritance having more calves over their lifetime than Bos taurus F1s and purebred Bos taurus, as well as a greater portion of the females staying in production longer. The most common breeds to cross with Brahman for producing F1 females are Angus and Hereford. Breeding Brahman cattle to Herefords results in the very popular “tiger stripe” cow. To allow commercial producers to buy F1 females with confidence, the ABBA established the F1 Certification Program (Website: www.brahman.org/f1/f1-certification). The program includes Golden Certified F1, in which both parents are registered with respective associations, and Certified

F1, where the sire must be registered with its respective breed registry and dams are purebred commercial females that have been inspected for their purity by an association representative. Since the program’s inception, over 85,000 females have been enrolled in both ABBA Golden Certified and Certified. While the program enables buyers to have an outlet for verified replacement females, producers marketing the Golden Certified and Certified F1 females receive a premium price. At the Houston Commercial Female Sale, Golden Certified and Certified F1 females average as much as $175 more than other females in the sale over a 15 year period. The offspring of these females are eligible for the F1 Plus Program, creating additional marketing avenues for these cattle.

Brahman’s Influence In the Southern United States, utilizing Brahman genetics in commercial crossbreeding systems provides heat tolerance, durability, and maximum heterosis throughout the entire production cycle. The added growth of calves pre-weaning gives cattlemen additional pounds on the scale at market, and these calves can gain and produce quality carcasses through the feedlot and harvest. In the regions of the country where hot, humid summers are an annual fixture, no cow works better in these conditions than the F1 Brahman crossbred. These females can handle the tough conditions while successfully breeding, calving, and weaning a healthy calf. The added longevity of the F1 Brahman female gives cattlemen a cow that stays in the herd longer, raising more calves over her lifetime. Overall, the influence of Brahman on commercial cattle production in the South is extremely important. Brahman-influenced cattle, especially F1s, carry many productive advantages that help them thrive in the warmer climate of the region.

The Brahman F1: A Solution for Southern Cattlemen


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Optimism these days in the beef business is the standard attitude producers everywhere need to have. You have probably read many articles on the topic of the need for the nation to re-build the cowherd over the past year, and Livestock Economists are encouraging producers to do so because of the overall health of the market. Oklahoma State University Extension estimates 1.4 million head of cattle left the herd between 2004 and 2011. We see the simple economics of the relationship between supply and demand laid out in the cash and futures markets today, sort-er supply to meet the demand, results in increased prices. The truth is, this is the best time to be in the business of producing the world’s most wholesome protein source, and producers need take advantage of these tremendous opportunities. The question is, what is your plan of action with rebuilding or building your cow herd that will result in the best possible outcome for now and the future? How are you going to maxi-mize profits without maximizing costs? When making management decisions to expand, consider looking to a breed that offers a positive alternative for today’s progressive producers who have productivity and profit maximi-zation at heart, as well as the added benefits of consistency and the simplicity of managing purebreds. Braford cattle were born out of a necessity, the necessity to consistently and efficiently produce a uniform, quality product in challenging production environments. Not only survive and maintain in less than ideal


B r a f o r d s : T o d a y ’ s B r e e denvironments, but thrive. Braford cattle are known for their superior maternal traits such as fertility, productive longevity, mothering ability, optimal milk production, calving ease, and very efficient calves with high weaning weights. All of these are a recipe for a successful cow herd in any operation, but especially in states such as Georgia. The Braford breed (3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Hereford) was devel-oped in 1947 by Alto (Bud) Adams Jr. of the Adams Ranch near Fort Pierce, Fla. Today, Braford breeders throughout the U.S. emphasize function in their breeding and selection programs. They continuously strive to produce cows that will excel in the real world of commercial cattlemen who must make a living in often harsh production environments. They also select for bulls that will flourish under those same difficult conditions and perform their main task of settling females to produce growthy, efficient calves meeting the current market demands. Whether you are a commercial producer interested in im-proving your herds calving ease, adaptability, or pounds per calf when it’s time to be shipped to the stocker; or the superior ma-ternal attributes that grab your attention as a producer. Braford cattle have earned your consideration and will be a positive in-fluence in your herd both financially and functionally. Bringing Braford genetics into your herd will help you to capitalize on all of the favorable characteristics the heterosis brings to the breed. For more information, contact the UBB today!

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Growing up, Melvin Porter didn’t realize everything God had in store for him. Porter learned the importance of FFA first-hand. “I got my start in FFA,” Melvin says. “It is a great start for young people.” Melvin showed cattle in FFA. He purchased his first two cows from Waylon Crouch in Tennessee. Between his home life and FFA he learned a lot of life lessons. “Dad taught me how to work,” Melvin says. “He taught me to not be afraid of what needed to be done.” Son of Storey and Marion Porter, Melvin helped on his family’s cattle and poultry operation in Jefferson, Ga. After high school Melvin attended the University of Georgia and majored in forestry with a minor in animal science. “I kept adding a few cows here and there,” Melvin says. “I ran cows at my dad’s place in college. I paid for school by showing and fitting.” He went to work for Lanier Timber Company in 1978 right after graduation. Melvin had been with the company for about 10 years when Melvin decided to purchase half of the company. When the owner retired, Melvin bought the other half. Lanier Timber Company has locations in Gainesville, Ga., Commerce, Ga. and Seneca, S.C. The company serves as a timber broker. The livestock industry helped Melvin get to where he is today. He learned through advice, failures and successes. “I would have to go check chickens before school,” Melvin says. “I told myself that if I ever had a place of my own, I would never have chicken houses.” Porter has kept his promise. He and his wife Donna have been married for 41 years in April. They run 50 registered Angus and 80 commercial cows with the help of Hutch

and Allison. The Porters have two children, Hutch and Allison. Both of their children are married, Allison is married to Justin and they have two sons, Tate and Jack. Hutch is married to Allison (yes, his sister and wife have the same name.) “It’s a family operation,” Melvin says. “It’s not a job. It is something I enjoy with my family.”As the kids were growing up, they showed cattle both locally and nationally. “Donna and I enjoyed getting to know juniors across the state and the nation,” Melvin says. The entire family has been heavily involved with the junior program with the American Angus Association. Both kids served on the junior board and Melvin and Donna served as junior advisors. Melvin felt it was only appropriate to serve the cattle industry in his own state. He has served as the president of the Georgia Angus Association. Melvin has also been an active member of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association for approximately 15 years. He has been on several committees including the bull test committee, convention committee, beef expo committee, search committee and executive committee. “I had no intentions of moving up through GCA,” Melvin says. “The cattle industry is my life and the people at GCA, the friends I’ve met and made have become an important part of my life.” The relationships Melvin has made through GCA inspired him to serve on the GCA leadership team. Melvin will be serving as the 2014-2015 Georgia Cattlemen’s

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Association president. “We are blessed to have Melvin as president this year,” says Michele Creamer, vice president of operations at Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. “His wisdom and industry experience will serve GCA well.” Meldon Farm sells approximately 40 bulls a year, sending 10 to Calhoun and 10 to Tifton for the bull test programs. The other 20 are sold off of the farm. They do a tremendous amount of embryo transfer work with the two main cow families in the herd. Some of the commercial cows are used as recips cows. “We are customer based with a heavy emphasis on trust,” Melvin says. “Folks will call us and describe what they need and we try to meet their needs. A lot of people don’t even see their bull until he steps off the trailer.” Most of the bulls sell to commercial people and two to three go to registered breeders in Georgia, Florida or South Carolina. “Our herd is clear of any genetic defects so far,” Melvin says. “Most of our cows go back three to four generations of

Meldon breeding.” Last year, Meldon Farm sold four show calves. Three won their class at the state show. “We try to breed performance cattle with carcass merit and the eye appeal needed to do well in the show ring,” Melvin says. “Sometimes it is very hard to do.” Managing the herds is just one thing Melvin and Hutch do together. Recently, they restored the barn on the farm for Hutch and Allison’s wedding. “Hutch and I do a lot of things together,” Melvin says. “We hand-picked the logs for the barn and spent every night for six months out there.” Making memories with their children and grandchildren means the world to Melvin and Donna. Before too long, there will be even more family memories made on the land that has been in the family for more than 30 years. This coming year, Hutch and Allison will start the process of building their own home on the family farm. The saying “faith, family, friends” perfectly describes the Porter family, with one small addition—cattle.

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53rd Annual Convention Award Winners

Chapter of the Year The Mid-GA Cattlemen’s Association has been a very active chapter for many years with this past year being no exception! The chapter stays connected with its membership in several ways, they use the “Bull Sheet” and their website to communicate upcoming events. There are a lot of things to communicate to their members like celebrating June is Beef Month. The chapter promoted beef by setting up beef informational displays at Northside Superette, the Forsyth Farm Bureau office, the Country Oaks Store and the Forsyth Feed and Seed. They also gave out beef materials at these locations. They gave out over 150 hamburgers to customers at the Hamburger Day at Akins Farm. The Mid-GA Cattlemen’s Association served over 1600 ribeye steak sandwiches at Buggy Days in Barnesville and at Heritage Days in Inman. They award the Harvey and Fred Greene Scholarship of $2000 annually to a high school senior that meets their qualifications. They assist with Farm Day’s, Farm City events and health fairs throughout their area.

Hall of Fame Inductee For more than 50 years, Sam has farmed in Newton County, with a dairy herd in his younger years and more recently, a registered Angus herd. Throughout the years he has received awards and been elected to positions in the field of agriculture. These include, but not limited to: the Top Dairy Herd in the state of Georgia; he was selected as the Agri-Leader of the Year in 1976 by the Farmers Club of Atlanta; he was president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association from 1978 to 1980; he was first elected chairman of the Stocker Finisher Council in 1977 and gave his considerable leadership talents to the establishment of the annual Stocker Finisher Conference which attracted cattlemen from all over Georgia interested in the stockering or finishing of cattle; he was one of the first members of the newly formed Georgia Beef Board in 1977; he was first elected director of the National Cattlemen’s Association in 1977; he was first elected director of the Georgia Agribusiness Council in 1977; he was inducted into honorary membership in the UGA’s Agricultural Honorary Fraternity in 1978; and he also was a director of the Georgia Agri-Trust.

Veterinarian of the Year Dr. Henry A. Brubaker, a native of Rocky Mount, Va. was born in 1927. Being raised on a beef cattle operation, he always dreamed of being a veterinarian. With four small children at home, Dr. Brubaker made a decision to fulfill his lifelong passion of attending vet school. He chose to attend the University of Georgia Vet School, where he graduated in 1964. After obtaining his degree, he returned to Virginia to run his own mixed practice vet services. In 1968 he returned back to UGA to work with the Large Animal Ambulatory Service and taught at UGA. Around this time, Dr. Brubaker also served as Assistant State Vet testing cattle for Brucellosis from 1970 - 1973. After that, Dr. Brubaker moved to Oglethorpe County and opened a mixed practice clinic in Comer, Ga. where he operated for many years. That practice was eventually bought out and he opened a mixed practice clinic on his own farm in Oglethorpe County, just outside of Comer. He still operates out of the clinic today, strong at 85 years young! Throughout his career Dr. Brubaker served as a mentor for dozens of aspiring veterinarians.



Vocational Agricultural Teacher of the Year Andy Harrison of Lowndes Co. was named the 2013 Vocational Agriculture Teacher of the Year. Harrison has been extremely involved in the Lowndes Co. Cattlemen’s Association for over 10 years. He has served as the Treasurer for the Lowndes Co. Cattlemen’s Association. He has taught 2 years as in school Ag teacher, 6 years as the Lowndes Young Farmer Advisor at Lowndes High School and the last 5 years as the AG Science Teacher at Pine Grove Middle School.

County Agent of the Year Carole Knight of Bulloch Co. was named County Agent of the Year. Knight has dedicated her career with extension to focusing on beef cattle, first as a Beef Cattle Specialist, then as a County Extension Agent in Bulloch County. She is part of the GCA Health and Well-being committee and coordinator of the Georgia BQA Program. She provides invaluable support to the 4-H livestock program both locally and on the state level. Knight helps with Master Cattlemen’s and is part of the UGA Forage Team.

Georgia Beef Board Award Winners

Outstanding Beef Month Chapter The Mid-GA Cattlemen’s Association worked hard to publicize beef month at the local level through newspaper articles covering Central Georgia. These articles highlighted how prevalent Georgia’s cattle industry truly is as well as nutritional information about beef and a featured beef recipe. Beef Month announcements were also published in their very own bi-monthly publication. Members set up beef informational displays across middle Georgia. These displays were equipped with recipes, bumper stickers, informational brochures and a retail cuts poster allowing consumers to have access to a variety of information during Beef Month. They also hosted “Hamburger Day” at Akins Farm Supply.

Beef Quality Assurance Award Located in Screven, Ga. is Boggy Creek Farms. The farm is owned and operated by Ronnie and Bonnie Griffis and Robert and Kristy Arnold. Kristy has been managing the operation since 2006. Following Beef Quality Assurance principles is very important to Boggy Creek Farms. They have implemented the BQA program and have seen the benefits that it brings. Kristy is a strong promoter of BQA and serves as a certified trainer for south GA. She also serves on the GCA Animal Health and Well-being Committee and as well as the Executive Committee. Boggy Creek Farms was recognized in 2010 as the GCA Commercial Producer of the Year.


Ben Hill/Irwin – Ronny Branch Brooks – Kurt Childers Crawford Area – Doug Bailey Elbert – Ron Ward Grady – Caylor Outzs Heard – Keith Jenkins Henry – Howie Doer Laurens – Brad Childers Lumpkin – Anthony Grindle Meriwether – David Ward, Jr.Mid GA – Danny Bentley Mitchell – Dean Daniels

Morgan – Michael Ivy North GA – Wesley Hall Northwest GA – Don Douglas Oglethorpe – Andrew Gaines Piney Woods – Steve Smith Polk – Jason Bentley Satilla – Alvin Walker South GA – Lavawn Luke Taylor – Wayne Wilson Washington – Bobby Brantley Wilkes – Shane Moore Worth – David Carter

Congratulations to President’s Award winners!The presidents of any chapter with an increase of 50 or more members won either a

jacket or a check to the chapter for $100.

Top Member Recruiter

Brad Childers (right), Laurens Co. Cattlemen’s, accepts

the Top Member Recruiter Award from 2013 GCA President David

Gazda.

20 or More Member SponsorsDoug Bailey, Kim Pike, Dean Daniels, Caleb Pike, Bobby

Brantley, James Jacobs, David Hall, Betty Metts and Ernie Powell

Chapter with Greatest Percentage Increase

Davids Gazda presents President Keith Jenkins of Heard Co.

Cattlemen’s Association with the greatest percentage increase.

Largest Single-County Chapter

Brad Childers accepts the award for Largest Single-County

Chapter increase on behalf of Laurens Co. Cattlemen’s Assn.

Largest Multi-County Chapter

Danny Bentley accepts the award for Largest Multi-County

Chapter increase on behalf of Mid-GA Cattlemen’s Assn.

Increase of 50 or More New Members Two chapters were honored this year with an increase of 50 or more new members.

These Chapters receive $300 to use toward audio visual equipmen for their meetings.

Congratulations Heard Co. and Laurens Co.!

Three Consecutive Years IncreaseFour chapters were honored this year for

having a net GCA membership increase of five people for the previous three consecutive years.

Congratulations Heard Co., Polk Co., North-GA and South-GA!

Chapter Membership AwardsThe local chapters with the greatest net increase in membership during 2013 were awarded cash

prizes. Accepting their awards from David Gazda are (left) Dean Daniels, Mitchell Co.. in third place; Keith Jenkins of Heard Co., in second place; and Laurens Co. in first place. Laurens Co. Cattlemen’s

Association received a Priefert squeeze chute from Fuller Supply. There was only one member difference between first and second place! Congratulations to all three chapters!


53rd Annual Convention Highlights

Hundreds of cattlemen, women and juniors made their way to Perry for the 53rd Annual GCA Convention. Without a doubt, Dr. Temple Grandin was the highlight of the event. Grandin spoke on several occassions, signed books

and mingled with attendees. The weather couldn’t have been better! Educational opportunities, awards banquets, contests and the trade show kept the attendees

busy from the second they arrived. All of the events were very well attended drawing people from all age ranges. We would like to thank everyone who

attended the Convention, Trade Show and Beef Expo.

Left: Dr. Temple Grandin’s talk on Thursday grabbed the audience’s attention as she shared her insights and passion for the livestock industry.

Right: Dr. Temple Grandin, Libby Bigler, Jacon Segers and

David Gazda watching film about Grandin’s life.

Left: Dr. Temple Grandin signs books on Thursday afternoon during the Trade Show kickoff.Right: Dr. Temple Grandin joins

some of the YCC members for a photo opportunity! The YCC was selling “Beef” t-shirts. The YCC is a new branch of GCA

for cattlemen ages 18-40. For more information contact

[email protected].

Left: Several GJCA members gather during social hour before the Cattlemen’s Ball on Friday night.

Right: The Hot Topics round table truly was a hot topic! Our

guest speakers included Dr. Robert Cobb, Bill Verner, Bryan Tolar and Dr. Temple Grandin.

Topics ranged from energy issues to animal identification tags.


3rd Annual Forage Conference


Forage production is the heart of Georgia’s beef industry. Our diverse forage systems are some of the best in the world. For the third straight year, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Annual Convention began with the Forage Conference at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention. This year’s event was held on April 2 in Perry, GA. We teamed up with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association to offer a great program on extending the grazing season and protecting one’s forage crops. In addition to beginning the program with an overview of the different tools that can be used to extend the grazing season by our very own Dr. Dennis Hancock, producers also had an opportunity to learn more about the very successful “300 Days of Grazing” program in Arkansas. Included in that were speakers from the University of Arkansas who have worked diligently to help their producers implement grazing plans that reduce the amount of hay feeding in their state to under 75 days per year.

Handouts and program outline available at www.georgiaforages.com

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WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW APRIL 11, 2014 VOL. MMXIIlI NO.14RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALESTHIS WEEK (EST.) 7,600 1,400WEEK AGO 8,800 600YEAR AGO 9,100 1,100YEAR TO DATE 128,100 24,300SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 120,400 23,900GEORGIA CATTLE AUCTIONS: COMPARED TO ONE WEEK SLAUGHTER COWS STEADY TO 3.00 LOWER, BULLS 2.00 TO 3.00 LOWER, FEEDER STEERS AND BULLS STEADY TO 2.00 HIGHER, HEIFERS STEADY TO 3.00 HIGHER, STEER CALVES AND BULL CALVES UNEVENLY STEADY, HEIFER CALVES STEADY TO 3.00 HIGHER, REPLACEMENT COWS MOSTLY STEADY.

THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGO THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGOFEEDERS OVER 600 LBS 8% 13% 19% SLAUGHTER COWS 13% 14% 13%FEEDERS UNDER 600 LBS 68% 65% 58% FEEDER COWS 8% 6% 8%SLAUGHTER CLASSES:COWS: % LEAN WEIGHT BULK LOW DRESSING HIGH DRESSING

75-80 850-1200 LBS 91.00-96.00 85.00-89.0080-85 850-1200 LBS 97.00-103.00 88.00-95.00 102.00-108.0080-85 OVER 1200 LBS 96.00-103.00 89.00-94.0085-90 800-1200 LBS 92.00-97.00 81.00-88.0085-90 600-800 LBS

BULLS: YIELD GRADE 1 1500-2100 LBS 114.00-120.00 105.00-112.00 125.00-129.00YIELD GRADE 1 1000-1500 LBS 113.00-120.00 105.00-110.00 123.00-125.00

FEEDERCLASSES:

STEERS MED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

HEIFERSMED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

WTDAVG AVG AVG

250-300 LBS 265.00-275.00 269.94 240.00-250.00 244.47 220.00-227.00 223.17 207.00-215.00 211.55300-350 LBS 240.00-250.00 244.33 225.00-235.00 229.72 210.00-220.00 216.49 200.00-210.00 204.42350-400 LBS 225.00-235.00 229.98 212.00-222.00 216.96 202.00-212.00 207.15 190.00-200.00 196.05400-450 LBS 217.00-225.00 220.40 205.00-215.00 210.57 195.00-205.00 199.23 184.00-193.00 188.13450-500 LBS 205.00-215.00 210.16 195.00-205.00 198.92 187.00-197.00 191.07 179.00-187.00 182.53500-550 LBS 195.00-205.00 200.37 185.00-195.00 191.42 180.00-190.00 185.39 170.00-180.00 174.39550-600 LBS 185.00-195.00 189.45 175.00-185.00 181.88 172.00-180.00 176.41 163.00-172.00 168.01600-650 LBS 175.00-185.00 181.03 162.00-172.00 166.32 163.00-172.00 165.44 155.00-162.00 158.44650-700 LBS 165.00-175.00 169.71 160.00-165.00 161.99 160.00-165.00 163.71 147.50-155.00 151.71700-750 LBS 140.00-149.00 148.11750-800 LBS 157.00-163.00 158.92 139.00-144.00 141.73

MED & LGE 1-2 MED & LGE 2-3 SMALL 1-2FEEDER COWS 110.00-125.00 95.00-105.00REPLACEMENT COWS:4-6 MOS BRED 103.00-106.007-9 MOS BRED 110.00-119.00

COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LBCALVES AT SIDE: PER SET 1650.00-1850.00 1350.00-1550.00

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 1,435 HEAD: ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: 10 DAY PICKUP. STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 131 HEAD 750-800 LBS 167.75-178.50; 60 HEAD 800-850 LBS 166.50; 428 HEAD 900-950 LBS 152.00-154.95. HOLSTEIN STEERS LARGE 3 106 HEAD 450-500 LBS 155.50; 93 HEAD 500-550 LBS 149.75; 142 HEAD 750-800 LBS 137.00-144.25; 65 HEAD 800-850 LBS 134.95; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 69 HEAD 700-750 LBS 160.25; 214 HEAD 750-800 LBS 157.00-163.75; 127 HEAD 800-850LBS 158.60.

GEORGIA GOAT SALES: RECEIPTS: 214SLAUGHTER CLASSES: KIDS: SELECTION 2 20-40 LBS 48.00-77.50; 40-60 LBS 72.50-95.00; 60-80 LBS 95.00-120.00; NANNIES/DOES: 60-80LBS 70.00-95.00; 80-100 LBS 102.50-130.00; BILLIES/BUCKS: 75-100 LBS 90.00-160.00; 100-150 LBS 140.00-195.00; WETHERS 50-70 LBS 125.00-160.00; 80-120 LBS 130.00-165.00.

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.

Southeast Livestock ExchangeApril 1

Lot 1 Steers Avg 520 lbs $217.00Lot 2 Steers Avg 420 lbs $240.00Lot 3 Steers Avg 345 lbs $255.25Lot 4 Heifers Avg 375 lbs $219.00Lot 5 Heifers Avg 325 lbs $230.50Lot 6 Steers Avg 675 lbs $184.25Lot 7 Steers Avg 850 lbs $165.25

Lot 8 Steers Avg 800 lbs $170.00Lot 9 Steers Avg 900 lbs $158.75Lot 10 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $158.75Lot 11 Steers Avg 830 lbs $166.50Lot 12 Heifers Avg 760 lbs $163.75Lot 13 Steers Avg 770 lbs $160.25Lot 14 Heifers Avg 720 lbs $160.25Lot 15 Steers Avg 470 lbs Holstein $155.50Lot 16 Steers Avg 540 lbs Holstein $149.75

Lot 17 Steers Avg 750 lbs Holstein $144.25Lot 18 Steers Avg 750 lbs $159.75Lot 19 Heifers Avg 725 lbs $153.75Lot 20 Steers Avg 730 lbs $165.75Lot 21 Heifers Avg 700 lbs $159.75Lot 22 Heifers Avg 725 lbs $162.75Lot 23 Heifers Avg 725 lbs $154.75Lot 24 Steers Avg 400 lbs Holstein $157.50

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Hodge Livestock NetworkApril 3

Lot 1 Steers Avg 670 lbs $172.00Lot 2 Steers Avg 750 lbs $172.50Lot 3 Steers Avg 875 lbs $169.60Lot 4 Steers Avg 850 lbs $165.75Lot 5 Steers Avg 875 lbs $159.00Lot 6 Steers Avg 800 lbs $160.25Lot 7 Steers Avg 925 lbs $151.00Lot 8 Heifers Avg 650 lbs $171.00Lot 9 Heifers Avg 625 lbs $174.50Lot 10 Heifers Avg 660 lbs $167.00Lot 11 Heifers Avg 775 lbs $160.75Lot 12 Heifers Avg 740 lbs $154.00Lot 13 Heifers Avg 825 lbs $152.50Lot 14 Holsteins Avg 800 lbs $135.00

Northeast Georgia LivestockMarch 19

Lot 1 Holstein Steers Avg 600 lbs $152.00Lot 2 Holstein Steers Avg 750 lbs $134.90Lot 3 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $153.00Lot 4 Steers Avg 750 lbs $165.50

March 26Lot 1 Holstein Steers Avg 775 lbs $136.00Lot 2 Holstein Steers Avg 800 lbs $134.60Lot 3 Holstein Steers Avg 825 lbs $134.50Lot 4 Holstein Steers Avg 1025 lbs $127.25Lot 5 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $163.75Lot 6 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $160.40Lot 7 Heifers Avg 790 lbs $157.25Lot 8 Steers Avg 825 lbs $158.00Lot 9 Steers Avg 940 lbs $156.40

April 2Lot 1 Heifers Avg 700 lbs $164.50Lot 2 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $161.00Lot 3 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $162.50Lot 4 Steers Avg 675 lbs $182.00Lot 5 Steers Avg 825 lbs $164.25Lot 6 Steers Avg 830 lbs $161.00Lot 7 Steers Avg 900 lbs $156.00

April 9Lot 1 Holstein Steers Avg 760 lbs $137.00Lot 2 Holstein Steers Avg 825 lbs $134.95Lot 3 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $163.50Lot 4 Heifers Avg 750 lbs $157.00Lot 5 Heifers Avg 810 lbs $158.60Lot 6 Steers Avg 930 lbs $154.95

Carolina FuturityClemson, S.C. • March 15

17 Total Registered Females Avg $4,173Total Sales $70,950High Selling LotsLot 16 Wood Madame Pride 314 $3,600Lot 8 CWF Elba 9115 A106 $3,400Lot 6 CWF Lady Power A110 $3,300Lot 5 Bramblett Momentum B462 $5,750Lot 12B SOF Yon Hazel Z217D $2,600Lot 12C SOF Yon Hazel Z219C $2,600Lot 19/19A Yon Elna X41 $5,300Lot 2/2A Alexis Burgess 292 $5,500Lot 3/3A Alexis Henrietta Pride 288 $4,700

Deer Valley Farm Fayetteville, Tenn. • March 22

104 Total Registered Bulls Avg $5,096Total Sales $530,000Lot 1 DeerValley Compliance 2614 $27,000Lot 43 DeerValley Total Recall 2557 $16,500Lot 2 DeerValley Conspiracy 2639 $15,000Lot 16 DeerValley Capitalist 2668 $15,000Lot 3 DeerValley No Limit 2640 $13,000Lot 106 DeerValley Ingenuity 2542 $10,000Lot 62 DeerValley Consensus 2569 $10,000Lot 4 DeerValley X-Treme 2731 $10,000Lot 55 DeerValley General Consensus $9,500Lot 5 DeerValley X Factor 2601 $9,000

Southern Tradition SaleMarch 29

157 Total Lots Averaged $2,041Total Sales $320,50018 Three-In-Ones Avg $2,51713 Pairs Avg $2,26529 Safe-In-Calf Cows Avg $1,92288 Safe-in-Calf Heifers Avg $2,0039 Exposed Heifers Avg $1,528

Partners in Progress Wadley, Ga. • March 29

43 Total Lots Averaged $5,291Total Sales $227,550Top BullLot 44 S/A Emblazon 6EM3 M64 $4,700Top Open HeiferLot 2 S/A Barbara M162 $7,250Lot 15B S/A Skymere N10 $4,800Lot 14B S/A Gloria M105 $3,400Lot 14 C S/A Gloria M114 $3,400

Top Fall PairLot 15/15A Whitestone Skymere W056 $13,700 Lot 13/13A Rally Forever Lady 8101 $7,500Lot 21/21A S/A Blackbird H66 $7,500Lot 24/24A S/A Beauty G149 $6,500Top Spring PairLot 16/16A S/A Blackcap H145 $20,000

Southeastern Angus Showcase SalePerry, Ga. • April 4

45 lots averaged $2,803Total Sales $126,150Lot 1 KC Everelda Entense 136A $3,000Top Bred HeiferLot 12 Deer Valley Rita 2757 $3,300Top Fall PairLot 29/29A Coleman Donna 9130 $6,900Lot 30/30A JLM Eisa Erica W199 $4,400Top Spring PairLot 39/39A Rita 0B23 of Rita 5M46 BR28 $4,200Lot 21/21A BC Eye Q U4Y $4,100

GCCPA SalePerry, Ga. • April 5

31 Lots Averaged $2,165Total Sales $67,1006 Steers Avg $1,66725 Heifers Avg $2,284High Selling LotLot 14 Brought $4,800

Cattlemens Choice 14th Annual Simmental Sale

Hartwell, Ga. • April 12thAll Lots Averaged $3,822High Selling LotsLot 29A Britt Answer To Me 3600A $11,000Lot 2A Miss CCF Sheza Bonnie Flush $10,500Lot 47 E/T Alianna 366A $6,000Lot 9 Miss CCF Sheza Knockout $5,500Lot 46A E/T Abigale 364A $5,500Lot 66 KenCo/MF Glamour Girl 11 $5,000Lot 43 SHRL Farrari $4,750

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Vaccinate calves more than 3 months old with clostridial vaccines.


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Beef Industry Calendar of EventsJune 7, 2014

Carolinas Brahman Breeders Association

Garrison Livestock Arena Cattle Complex

Clemson, S.C.[See Advertisement, 34]

June 13-14, 2014Beef Cattle Conference

Auburn University Overton/Goodwin Center

Auburn, Ala.[See Advertisement, 31]

June 20-21Georgia Junior Hereford Field Day

Madison Co. FairgroundsMadison, Ga.

July 4, 2014Peachtree Road Race

Atlanta, Ga.478-474-1815

July 10, 2014GJCA Field Day

Perry, Ga.478-474-6560

July 25- 26, 20144th Annual GCA Summer Conference

Unicoi State Park, Helen, Ga.478-474-6560

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Georgia Limousin Association Field DayJackson County Ag Facility

Jefferson, Ga.[See Advertisement, 30]

August 22, 2014GSSA Annual Meeting & Benefit

AuctionIla, Ga.

706-654-6071

August 23, 2014Generations of Value Sale

Colbert, Ga.859-987-5758

October 2-12, 2014Georgia National Fair

Perry, Ga.

October 14-16, 2014Sunbelt Ag Expo

Moultrie, Ga.

November 1, 2014Yon Family Farms Bull & Female Sale

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

May 3, 2014Monroe County HERD Sale

Sleepy Creek FarmForsyth, Ga.

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Red, White and Black, Angus & Hereford Sale

Fort Payne, Ala.405-641-6081

Timberland Cattle’s Black Angus & Sim-Angus Female Sale

Vernon, Ala.205-695-6314

Ogeechee Production SaleWadley, Ga.

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May 10, 2014 Carolina’s Full House Female Sale

Clemson, S.C.706-773-3612

May 24,2014Georgia Simmental Field Day

Elrod FarmsTalmo, Ga.

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May 26, 2014The Mead Program Sale

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May 27, 2014Calhoun Beef Cattle Reproductive

Management WorkshopCalhoun, Ga.

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May 28, 2014Georgia HERD Sale

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June 5-7, 2014Southern National Junior and Open

Angus ShowsGeorgia National Fairgrounds

Perry, Ga.[See Advertisement, 50]

June 6-7, 2014Hereford Junior South East Regional

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2014 marked the 22nd year for the First Year Exhibitor Steer Show held in conjunction with the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show. The First Year Steer Show is a special event for those showing a steer for the very first time at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show in Perry. Steers are shown by weight in this show and not by breed. In addition, there is no entry fee to participate. This year’s show was held on Friday afternoon, Feb.21, 2014, following the Junior National Heifer Show. This show was originally a function of the Steer Project Interest Group, which started in the early 90s. In an effort to boost the declining numbers of steers being shown in Georgia, this group of individuals started the First Year Steer Show in 1993 to encourage students to show steers. In addition to the show, each year the 4H group and FFA group with the largest number of first year steer exhibitors are recognized with plaques. The Perry FFA Chapter and Grady 4-H were recognized during the First Year Steer Show for having the largest number of First Year Steer Exhibitors at the 2014 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show. Another feature of the First Year Steer Show is that of recognizing an individual each year who has made significant contributions to junior cattle projects in Georgia. Carole (Hicks) Knight was recognized during the 2014 First Year Steer Show for her outstanding dedication to the Georgia Junior Beef Program. Carole has worked as the Junior Beef Heifer and Junior Beef Steer Superintendent, Junior Beef Barn Stalling Manager, Beef School Coordinator, as well as being very actively involved in the Georgia Club Calf Producers Association (GCCPA). Previously, Carole served as Beef Extension Specialist with UGA Cooperative Extension. Carole, her husband, Kyle Knight, and their son, still remain active in the junior beef program. Carole currently works as a County Extension Agricultural Agent in Bulloch County and serves as the GCCPA Secretary.

Individuals receiving this award in past years include: Joe Wells, Lincolnton, 1993; Randy Daniel, Colbert, 1994; Lynn Youngblood, Ashburn, 1995; Ed Tolbert, Nicholson, 1996; Kelly Postin, Stephens, 1997; Dicky Coleman, Moultrie, 1998; Shel Ward, Watkinsville, 1999; John Callaway, Hogansville, 2000; Debbie Hicks, Statesboro, 2001; Stone Shirley, Commerce, 2002; Oscar Peavey, Pinehurst, 2003; Nikki White, Macon, 2004; Bill Atkinson, Lawrenceville, 2005; Butch Griffith, Albany, 2006; Tim Gilstrap, Commerce, 2007; Jack Lassiter, Macon, 2008; Scott and Nancy Sell, Sylvania, 2009; Skip Chandler, 2010; Linda Crumley, Winder, 2011; Billy Moss, Athens, 2012; Todd and Holly Alford, Bowman, 2013. The 2014 First Year Steer Show had a new sponsor. The administrators of the Ted G. Dyer Scholarship Fund generously agreed to sponsor the show in Ted’s memory. Ted Dyer was a well-loved Extension Agent and Beef Extension Specialist in Northwest Georgia. During this year’s show, FFA and 4-H Members from Northwest Georgia served as ring stewards. “The Dyer family appreciates the contributions made in honor of Ted to the Ted G. Dyer Scholarship Fund. We feel they will be put to good use by benefiting Georgia’s 4-H and FFA exhibitors,” stated Carla Dyer. A total of 252 steers were entered in the 2014 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, and 71 were first year steer exhibitors. Congratulations to all of the 2014 First Year Steer Show participants. The Grand Champion in the event was shown by Cameron Brinson, Colquitt County FFA, and the Reserve Champion was shown by Maddie Dean, Crisp County 4-H. The Judge for the First Year Steer Show was Mr. Blake Nelson of Warner, Okla. For additional information about Georgia’s First Year Exhibitor Steer Show, please contact Christa Steinkamp, First Year Steer Coordinator.

Cameron Brinson, Colquitt County FFA Maddie Dean, Crisp County 4-H

First Year Steer


By: Christa Steinkamp

This March GCA held another successful Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge for the Georgia juniors and

juniors from surrounding states. This year, BISC was held at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on March 7 and 8 where five senior teams and one junior team competed for scholarships. Each team competed at 10 stations that tested their knowledge of the beef industry, and the smoothness of the event is credited to Dr. Tim Marshall, Dr. Mary Ellen Hicks, ABAC Cattlemen’s Association and many more ABAC staff and faculty. Stations began on Friday, March 7, and had participants identifying cuts of meats, performing mock interviews, discussing current beef industry topics and showcasing their public speaking skills. The day concluded late Friday night, and the students began again bright and early Saturday morning. Saturday’s stations had students evaluating the merit of cattle, distinguishing various marketing techniques, showing their skills and knowledge of health, reproduction, and nutrition and discussing proper cattle management. As the stations were coming to an end, nerves began to build as the participants awaited the results. After much hard work throughout the competition, the results were ready to be revealed. For the seniors, Coach Ryan Ayers from Carroll County FFA, coached his team members, Lucas Brock, Stewart Teal and Logan Steed, to victory as well as to winning station prizes in Credit and Finance, Marketing, Meat Identification, Nutrition and Reproduction.

Triple Trouble – Gabe Brogdon, Greyson Fernandez, Drew Williams and Coach René Brogdon placed second, taking home station prizes in Beef Management and Health and Handling. Jackson County Cattlemen’s – Katie Fife, Jordan Harrison, Macy Seagraves and Coach Jessica Fife received third place. They were winners in the Beef Industry

Issues, Job Interview and Keep or Cull stations.Rockmart Senior – Ashlyn Bates, Courtney Crabb, Savannah Norman and Coach Bennett Jacobs placed fourth, while Bowdon FFA- Colt Crews, Jon-Taylor Ethridge, Erik Lovvorn and Coach Ryan Ayers placed fifth. Our only Junior team, Rockmart Junior- Madison Borders, Nichole Free and Aubrey Smith, coached by Coach Bennett Jacobs also had a great performance. The goal of BISC is

to test the participating students on their knowledge of the beef industry, while also helping prepare them for college. Many areas of the cattle industry are tested throughout the preparation for and participation in BISC, and the opportunity to gain and improve these skills is unlike any other. Once again, we would like to thank everyone that helped with BISC and extend special thanks to our industry partners for their generous donations. GJCA is looking forward to another successful event next year with even more participation.

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Since first being discovered in southern Georgia in July 2010, the bermudagrass stem maggot (BSM; Atherigona reversura) has infested and damaged forage bermudagrass throughout the southeastern United States (Fig. 1A). This new, invasive species is a small, muscid fly native to Central and Southeast Asia, and very little was known about it before it showed up here just four years ago. Still, we have learned much about this insect in the years since. In this month’s article, I attempt to summarize what we know about it and how best to combat this new pest problem.Overview The adult fly of the BSM lays its eggs on bermudagrass leaves. Upon hatching, the BSM larva (or maggot) slips into the sheath, down the stem, and chews on the vascular tissue at the first node from the top. Signs of damage are observed between 1-3 days later. Between the time when chlorosis is first observed and the top 2-3 leaves are completely chlorotic or necrotic, the larva exits the stem. The BSM larva moves to the soil for pupation. After pupating for 7-10 days, the adult fly emerges. This complete process occurs in as little as 10-12 days. It is the larval feeding that causes the top 2-3 leaves to die (Fig. 1B). The affected leaves are easily pulled out of the sheath and show obvious damage near the affected node (Fig. 1C). In severe infestations, over 80% of the tillers in a given area may be affected. Since its discovery in southern Georgia, the BSM has spread throughout the southeast, damaging bermudagrass turfgrass, hayfields, and pastures as far north as North Carolina and Kentucky and as far west as Texas. The degree to which the BSM overwinters in the SE USA remains unclear. We have observed that populations increase progressively from south to north, with high populations developing as early as mid-June in Central Florida, early July in South Georgia, mid-July in Central Georgia, and late July in North Georgia and points further north. This would lead one to believe that overwintering is, at a minimum, much more successful in more southern climes. However, we have collected flies as early as mid-May in areas near Athens, GA, so we presume they have at least some ability to overwinter at this latitude. We expect that damaging populations will develop toward the end of the first cutting through the middle stages of the second cutting. We now expect this to be an annual occurrence.

Management Strategies In general, Atherigona populations cannot be fully controlled through mechanical and/or chemical means, and it is likely impossible to fully control or eradicate BSM, as well. The use of mechanical and/or chemical controls may, however, suppress the population to achieve an acceptable level of economic damage. If signs of BSM damage occur near the end of a regrowth cycle (within 2.5-3 weeks after cutting or grazing), the producer should harvest or graze the field as soon as conditions become favorable. Damage seen earlier in the growth cycle will very likely substantially reduce agronomic performance of the crop. Once a stand that is 6 inches or taller has been damaged by BSM feeding, the only option is to cut and/or graze the stand to a height of 3-4 inches and encourage regrowth to occur because the bermudagrass crop is unlikely to further develop. At this point, it is best to literally cut your losses. Instead of having a low-yielding, severely damaged crop that provides a haven for a large fly population build up, it is better to cut the field extremely early and accept the loss. Ideally, the infected material should be removed from the field to prevent shading of any regrowth. The larvae do not appear to remain in cut stems. Within hours of cutting, larvae will exit damaged stems and travel to the soil. Those larvae that are mature enough to progress will pupate and emerge from the soil approximately 10 days later. Flies in fields that have been harvested escape to field margins and neighboring bermudagrass fields. Chemical control of the BSM larva is challenging because it is inside the pseudostem. Consequently, an insecticide with systemic activity would be needed to prevent larval feeding. However, systemic insecticides are not approved for use in pastures or hay crops. Suppression of the BSM fly is also challenging because the flies are mobile, and it is unclear to what degree the flies travel from one field to another or escape from a treated area. In our experience, the flies do not fly far (no more than 10 feet) in any single instance of flight, even after being disturbed. In addition, one must consider the limits of a chemical application in canopy penetration. In our experience, the BSM flies tend to remain deep in the canopy except to move from one location to another or in response to a disturbance.


Bermudagrass Stem Maggot

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Dennis Hancock, Forage Extension SpecialistThe University of Georgia


The current recommended chemical suppression technique is to apply a recommended rate of an inexpensive pyrethroid insecticide after the bermudagrass has begun to regrow (7-10 days after cutting) following an affected harvest. A second application should be made 7-10 days later to suppress any flies that have emerged or arrived since the last application. Chemical actions should be taken if there is a known history of BSM damage to the bermudagrass and the expense of the two applications (usually less than $15/acre for both applications) is justified by the forage yield saved. Based on our current observations, BSM populations are not high enough to warrant chemical suppression prior to the first bermudagrass hay cutting (or equivalent timing if the crop is to be grazed). Population buildup may not occur until late into the regrowth cycle for the second cutting for most of Georgia. Our early research has clearly demonstrated that the BSM tends to damage the finer textured varieties more than the coarser varieties. In general, the most susceptible varieties are ‘common’, ‘Alicia’, ‘Coastal’, ‘Russell’, and ‘Tifton 44.’

‘Tifton 85’, ‘Coastcross-I’, and ‘Coastcross-II’ have much fewer tillers damaged (number and percent) by the BSM, though they still show significant yield losses. We have also noticed that plants that received higher than normal N fertilization (75 lbs N/acre) or plants suffering from leaf spot damage seem to be preferred or suffer more damage than those that are not subjected to these factors. Much remains unanswered about the BSM: its lifecycle; its effects on the severity of BSM damage on bermudagrass yield, quality, and aesthetics; and how it can most-effectively be managed or controlled. Our work to date has only just begun to grapple with these issues, but we have made much progress. With these basic suppression techniques and timely action, producers can do much to manage the bermudagrass stem maggot. For more information on the bermudagrass stem maggot, visit our website, www.georgiaforages.com. If you have additional forage management questions, visit or contact your local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office by dialing 1-800-ASK-UGA1.


Figure 1. “Bronzing” of bermudagrass hay fields as a result of bermudagrass stem maggot damage (A). The bronzing is the result of damage done at the uppermost node that results in senescence of the top two to three leaves of the plant (B). The damaged leaves can easily be pulled from the sheath and the end inside the sheath

shows evidence of insect damage or obvious decay (C). Photo credits: A: Will Hudson, University of Georgia Entomology Dept.; B and C: Lisa Baxter, University of Georgia Crop and Soil Sciences Dept.


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I hope everyone made it home from Perry safely and enjoyed the convention. My hat’s off to the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association volunteer leaders and staff for putting together such a great event. Thank you to all the vendors at the trade show and convention sponsors for their support of our association. Working behind the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC) booth this past weekend, I was able to meet many new faces and see some old friends as well. We have such a strong association. The integrity and drive of the men and women that make up the GCA is phenomenal in my book. I would like to focus this article on something that really impressed me in Perry and commend some of our juniors. I had the chance to judge the GJCA Team Marketing Competition at the show this year. For those of you who may not know, this is a competition where teams made up of three junior members try to sell a bull to a panel of three judges, which act as the “potential buyers.” The teams were given the information on four different bulls of different breeds. Then, as judges, we randomly select a bull for them to try to sell. Now, for the hard part the juniors had to walk into a room, stand in front of us and market the animal. The impressive part was that it was not hard for these young individuals to make the sales pitch. They stood in front of us with such poise and confidence that I started thinking about the bigger picture. I have noticed the youth that are members of 4-H, FFA or GJCA carry themselves a little differently than many others their age. I think these organizations are so important, and I hope any juniors or future juniors reading this understand the importance of self-confidence. Competitions such as this are great for building the character of a young individual. To any juniors taking the time to read this article right now instead of texting, watching television or playing video games, you are building character and probably don’t even realize it. Now, for a Young Cattlemen’s Council update. We are moving forward and making great progress. The sign up list is getting longer, and the interest is really starting to show up across the state. We were able to put on a couple of events at convention. We co-hosted with the GJCA, a leadership talk with Dr. Temple Grandin, a meet and greet breakfast and a profitability seminar during the Zoetis Cattlemen’s College. For those who did not attend the convention, the YCC currently has t-shirts for sale (we sold out at convention but we’re printing more). The shirt has the YCC logo on the front and the GA Beef tags, we all recognize so well, on the back. Proceeds from the t-shirts go to help fund the YCC. The YCC has board members located throughout the state, and if in any way we can help a local chapter or member at anytime please feel free to contact one of us or reach out to Will Bentley at the GCA office. Make plans now to attend the GCA Summer Conference this July 25-27 at Unicoi State Park. The YCC will host a cookout lunch, which will feature a cornhole tournament. Look for more details on Summer Conference activities in the coming months and at www.gabeef.org. Hopefully, everyone can attend this event and get a chance to relax and share some social time with fellow cattlemen and cattlewomen. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

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Overall Grand Champion HeiferLakyn Davis

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Overall Reserve Grand Champion HeiferHeidi Seagraves

3rd Overall HeiferBranson Beasley

4th Overall HeiferDrew Brooksher

5th Overall HeiferHannah Bius

Angus Champion Heifer Lakyn Davis

Angus Res. Champion Heifer Chris Hart

Charolais Champion Heifer Will Mitchell

Charolais Res. Champion Heifer Julia Todd

Chi-Influence Champ. Heifer Wyatt Chandler

Chi-Influence Res. Champ. Heifer Blaze Beasley

Commercial Champ. Heifer Heidi Seagraves

Commercial Res. Champ. Heifer Hannah Bius

Limousin Champ. Heifer Abby Frost

Limousin Res. Champ. Heifer Gayla Sizemore

Hereford Champ. Heifer Dru Hunt

Hereford Res. Champ. Heifer Mckayla Ridley

Georgia Junior National Heifer Show- Perry, Ga. Continued

Other Breeds Champ. Heifer Haley Kendrick

Other Breeds Res. Champ. Heifer Hanna Panter

Shorthorn Plus Chp. Heifer Taylor Wheless

Shorthorn Plus Res. Chp. Heifer Murdock Wynn

Shorthorn Champion Heifer Tom Morgan

Shorthorn Res. Champion Heifer Lane Goodroe

Simmental Champ. Heifer Chris Hart

Simmental Res. Champ. Heifer Dylan Chastain

Low % Sim. Chp. Heifer Leanne Chafin

Low % Sim. Res. Chp. Heifer Case Wilson

Overall Grand Champion SteerBo Bailey

Overall Reserve Grand Champion SteerBrett Dyer

3rd Overall SteerCameron Brinson

4th Overall SteerMaddie Dean

5th Overall SteerLakyn Davis

Georgia Junior National Steer Show- Perry, Ga.

Maine-Anjou Champ. Heifer Branson Beasley

Maine-Anjou Res. Champ. Heifer Annale Claxton

High % Sim. Chp. Heifer Drew Broosher

High % Sim. Res. Chp. Heifer Caroline Waters

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