Georgia Cattleman August 2015

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • A U G U S T 2 0 1 5

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“I have several reasons why Ilike Nelson Ryegrass... has alarger leaf than other ryegrasses,takes cold weather well, takesgrazing pressure, lasts a good30 days longer than Gulf, andmy cows like it.

But in a field of Nelson their heads godown and stay down.My cows taste the difference.Nelson Ryegrass is all I’m going toplant from now on.”

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Nelson Ryegrass is all I’m going toplant from now on.”

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“I have several reasons why Ilike Nelson Ryegrass... has alarger leaf than other ryegrasses,takes cold weather well, takesgrazing pressure, lasts a good30 days longer than Gulf, andmy cows like it.

My cows do not like to eat Prine...My cows do not like to eat Prine...But in a field of Nelson their heads godown and stay down.My cows taste the difference.

Jim SealySealy and Son Livestock • Uniontown, Alabama

“...20% more grass than TAMTBO...”

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“This year I tried Nelson ryegrass andreally liked what I saw. It has a broaderleaf and gave us at least 20% more grassthan TAMTBO.

Sometimes we abuse the ryegrass andNelson took this abuse and bounced back

even with the heavy wet soil around here. Nelson ryegrasstook it all well.

This fall I will be planting more Nelson and Marshallryegrasses.”

“Planted Nelson ryegrass on preparedground in September and went a wholemonth without rain. When the rains came,Nelson came right up and grazing started inmid-December for 3 – 4 hours daily. We had22 first calf heifers with calves on a 30 acre fieldgrazing. By March 1st they were grazing all day.The calves weaned at 550 lbs.

Nelson ryegrass – “It’s tough.” It's a little more droughttolerant, last longer, takes grazing pressure and recoversfast. I will be planting Nelson again next year.”

Craig BrysonDouble C Farms • Wetumpka, Alabama

Average EPDs of bulls selling Nov. 28:

• Calving Ease: Top 10% • Weaning Wt.: Top 3% • Yearling Wt.: Top 1%• Ribeye: Top 9%• Marbling: Top 2%• $W: Top 2%• $F: Top 2%• $B: Top 1%

Deer Valley All In

Bridges Angus FarmFall Bull Sale

Saturday • Nov. 28, 2015 • 12 NoonCallaway Farms Sale Facility • Rayle, GA

Selling 75 Registered Angus Bulls & 40 Bred Commercial Females

Bulls are sired by Deer Valley All In • Ten X Connealy Consensus • GAR Advance • GAR Prophet

GAR Momentum • GAR ComposureFemales are bred to calve in the spring

to sons of Ten X

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For further information, contact:

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Primrose 0314 is an exciting fall yearling and a direct daughter of one of the featured

genetic replicas of the $100,000 legendary herd sire producer, Primrose 2424 who anchors

the Ankony Angus donor program sired by the featured low-birth sire, Final Solution. This

tremendous low-birth prospect sells along with several flush sisters that headline the famous

Primrose family in this sensational offering!

Top Bred Heifers Selling

BW I+0WW I+40YW I+70

MILK I+25CW I+26

MARB I+.46RE I+.52

$W +41.14$B +80.86

Annual Production Sale

Ankony Primrose 0024

BW I+1.6WW I+57YW I+99

MILK I+26CW I+26

MARB I+1.24RE I+.40

$W +53.80$B +97.98

Sire: GAR Prophet • Dam: Ankony Miss Primrose X016Primrose 0024 is an outstanding bred heifer sired by the proven

growth and MB sire, Prophet and she stems from a dam blending the longtime Select Sires roster highlight, Predestined with the cornerstone Primrose in the 44 Farms program, Primrose 2424.

Primrose 0024 sells due to Connealy Comrade.

Ankony Primrose 0034

BW I+2.0WW I+54YW I+96

MILK I+14CW I+26

MARB I+.78RE I+.34

$W +35.56$B +93.83

Sire: Poss Total Impact 745 • Dam: Ankony Miss Primrose 014WPrimrose 0034 is a powerful bred heifer sired by the proven growth

sire, Total Impact 745 and produced by the featured Primrose donor selling in this offering, Primrose 014W. The dam of Primrose 0034 is a direct daughter of the $100,000 Primrose 6932 sired by

the legendary female sire, Traveler 6807. Primrose 0034 sells due to AAR Ten X 7008 SA, along with several full and maternal sisters as

headliners of the herd sire producing Primrose family.

Ankony Miss Primrose 0314

Sire: Connealy Final Solution • Dam: Ankony Miss Primrose 2424C

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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:

Will Bentley, [email protected]

Vice President of Operations:Michele Creamer, [email protected]

Director of Association Services:Blake Poole, [email protected]

Director of Communications and Youth Activities:

Bailey Toates, [email protected]

GBB 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

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 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 Randy Fordham9 Executive Vice President’s Report, By Will Bentley10 GCA Leadership21 GCWA Report, By Sara Akins78 GJCA Report, By Wyatt Galloway

Industry News8 Region RoundUp Schedule14 NCBA News & Updates40 Building Friendships While Building Herds, By Bailey K. Toates76 BISC 2015, By Kaytlyn Malia79 Industry Obituaries

Reader Services13 Leadership Q & A, By Patrick Greene16 In My Opinion, By Todd Alford 19 Chapter Connections 20 Georgia Beef Bites, By Suzanne Bentley 23 The Stockdog Demonstration, By Baxter Black 28 Associate Members66 Local Market Reports69 Management Calendar 71 Calendar of Events

Expert Advice58 Preventing Leaf Spot in Bermudagrass, By Dr. Dennis Hancock62 DNA Testing: Modern Tools for Selection, By Dr. J.R. Segers 74 State Junior Livestock Shows, By Dr. Ronnie Silcox



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A s s o c i a t i o n R e p o r t s • P r e s i d e n t ’ s R e p o r t

Well, the fireworks are done and summertime is here. I hope everyone enjoyed this July 4th as much as I did. Can you remember a Fourth as cool as this year? Seasons are a time of change: winter – dormant and cold; spring – planting and growth; summer – hot and harvest; fall – color, cooler and more harvest. Each season requires preparation for the next. Spring = planting and growing; summer = harvest and hay; fall = harvest and planting/over-seeding; winter = utilizing the harvest. With each season comes the glorious change. For our operation, spring = growth of calves; summer = harvest (weaning and shipping); fall = new life as calving begins; and winter = maintaining the cow family. As the summer season arrives, farmers make changes just like the season changes. This past fall, we over-seeded bermuda pastures with rye grass, while some farmers may have used wheat, rye or oats. In July, the small grains are not producing, or they have been harvested for hay, balage or grazed by the cattle all winter and spring. As summer arrives, we are fertilizing the bermuda fields, preparing for cutting and baling hay to be utilized for winter feeding, and pregnant cows are grazing – adding to their condition after weaning calves. This prepares those cows for the next season. Fescue pastures have been clipped as they have slowed in growth, but soon we will be making plans for their utilization in the fall. I feel we live in a great location because the two forages – bermuda and fescue – complement each other, although sometimes I think it may be easier to manage just one. Timing is critical for planting, fertilizing or harvesting for maximum production. A strategy preparing and utilizing forages for the next season is critical for successful management. This time of year also brings about harvest for farms and gardens that were planted way back in February, March or April, depending on where you live in the state. Growing up, we always had some type of garden. While I remember the garden, I do not remember many of the details in preparing the garden. Today that is much different. When Leslie and I married in April 2007, I was reintroduced to gardening but much more labor was involved than I remember. Leslie’s father, Doyle Hart, believed in feeding not only his family but also many people in his community. That

April, we planted 100 tomato plants, along with peas, squash, cucumbers, green beans, okra, zucchini and two acres of sweet corn. Leslie reminded me that we planted an early and a late garden that year. When sweet corn was ready, it was all hands on deck: picking, shucking, cutting off the cob, and then blanching and packing for the freezer. Today our garden is not quite that large. Bradley (my brother-in-law) lays out the rows for planting and does most of the planting of the corn, peas and okra. We all join in to plant tomatoes, squash, green beans, peppers, cucumbers and whatever other seeds Leslie has purchased or saved for the year. One of Leslie’s clients gave her some asparagus a few years ago. This year we are harvesting some for the first time. We can’t harvest now, without planting in the spring. If we plant too early, the cool nights will kill the tender plants and require replanting. One season comes along in preparation for the next season. This August and September, GCA will be setting the stage for the next season. We will be holding our Region RoundUps throughout the state. Our Regional Vice Presidents lead the charge on setting up these events. The Region RoundUps are great opportunities to share ideas with other associations about how your association has been successful. As a leader in your association, you may be able to take home some new ideas for meetings, field days, and beef month promotions for the next season. I recently set up a meeting for March 2016, so planning for future events can be planted now for future harvest. Please consider attending a Region RoundUp in your area. I look forward to seeing you there. Be looking for opportunities to support the Georgia CattleWomen, as they will be raising funds for Cattle Drive for Hunger. Please read this month’s article by Sara Akins, Georgia CattleWomen’s President, and see how your association may be able to support them. I would be remiss without recognizing and thanking our office staff for the excellent job they perform representing Georgia’s cattle industry. July was extremely busy with the Peachtree Road Race, Junior Field Day, NCBA Summer Conference and GCA Summer Conference. They are always getting prepared for the next season. Please reach out to them or me if we can be of assistance. Thank you and God Bless.

GCA President Randy and Leslie Fordham


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Region RoundUp Calling all chapter leadership! The 2015 Region RoundUp series has been set. All meetings will begin at 6 p.m. with supper provided. The RoundUp meetings are a great opportunity to visit with other chapters in your area, provide valuable input to GCA leadership and learn something new. Tentative topics for this year’s meeting include a talk about promoting Beef to consumers, finding your leadership style, legislative/regulatory update, an open discussion about getting members involved, and other topics regarding your chapters. Representation from each chapter in the state is requested to help lay the groundwork for the coming year. We will have door prizes and a chance to win $500 for your chapter. Each chapter that attends the meeting is automatically included in the $500 drawing. We hope to see representatives from all of your chapters during these meetings.

August 13: Moultrie, Ga.Colquitt County Extension Office, 350 Building 1

August 20: Lyons, Ga.Vidalia Onion & Vegetable Research Center, 8163 Hwy 178

August 25: Macon, Ga. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Office, 100 Cattlemen’s Dr.

September 3: Athens, Ga.UGA Livestock Instructional Arena: South Milledge Ave.

September 15: Calhoun, Ga.Gordon Co. Ag Service Center, 1282 Hwy 53 Spur

Assoc ia t ion Repor ts • Execu t ive Vice Pres iden t ’s Repor t

The dog days of summer have officially set in. As I write this article, the current forecast for the upcoming week reads much like my report card never did: 98, 98, 95, 95 and 97. My bird/cattle/couch dog Henry, who usually enjoys running in the pastures and diving in the creek, these days prefers to take a few laps around the backyard and then find the nearest air conditioning vent to take a nap on top of. It’s common for people to think of the hot days of summer as a time to relax and take things a bit slower. I remember having those thoughts as a kid for a few short days at the beginning of summer. So much promise of days by the pool and floats down the Flint River with friends. I could imagine my fair-skinned farmer’s tan slowly disappearing, giving way to the dark tan that can be attained only from countless hours doing cannonballs into the family pool. Those dreams were usually shattered by the third or fourth day of summer for us Bentley brothers. My Dad was (and still is) famous for not so quietly coming up the stairs to our bedrooms at some unnatural hour of the morning to ask if we had time to help him that day. I still jump up in the morning, thinking that I’ve slept through our arranged meeting time. I can hear him storming the wooden stairs of the house like Pickett’s assault on Cemetery Ridge. He would need cannons and rifles to make his boots sound any louder. “Danny’s Charge” up the stairs did give me a few brief seconds to at least open my eyes and sit up in bed, trying my best to act like I was already awake. After throwing on a pair of jeans and our boots, it seemed like Dad would march his new recruits straight out to the truck – right past the cool clear waters of that pool that I had been dreaming of. I came to realize that the only times we would be swimming in that pool were on Sundays, holidays or at nighttime. Those all-important teenage years of working on my tan were never truly nurtured as I thought was necessary. What Dad always knew, and was trying to teach us, is that summertime is not the time to take it easy. The things that are done during the summer are the things that can make or break your operation. The longer hours of the day aren’t for

Make Hay While the Sun is Shining

working on your tan; they are for preparing for the upcoming seasons. My folks seemed to think it was important to teach their children life lessons through work on the farm, where we would have preferred to learn those through conversations by the pool. I didn’t think this at the time, but now I’m sure glad they did that for us. Those lessons learned serve me well at GCA. It would be easy for us here in the office to think of summer as a time to catch up after the busy time in the spring with the legislative

session, our annual Convention and Beef Expo. We know that these summer days are vitally important to the business of the Association. The committee meetings that go on at the GCA Summer Conference are much like hay season for producers. They are where all of the policy and business decisions that will guide the Association for the upcoming year are made. By the time that you read this magazine, the NCBA and GCA Summer Conferences will have already taken place. Several important decisions will have been made at both the national and state levels. GCA will again be hosting our Region RoundUp series around the state to make sure that this information gets out to our members. The Region RoundUps are open to all of our members but we strongly urge that everyone involved in local chapter leadership attend one of the meetings in your

area. In addition to updates from our committee meetings, we will include a talk about promoting beef to consumers and the general public, a legislative/regulatory update and several discussions about where we as an association and industry are headed in the future. We are hoping to have participation from 100 percent of our local chapters. Each chapter that attends will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win $500 for their chapter. We will be hosting the meetings in Moultrie on August 13, Lyons on August 20, Macon on August 25, Athens on September 3, and we will wrap up in Calhoun on September 15. All meetings will begin at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served. We hope to see you or someone from your chapter at one of these great opportunities to meet other producers and lead our Association forward!

Will Bentley

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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 to visit about the cattle industry.

Executive Committee MembersKristy Arnold, Screven912-294-3485 • [email protected] Tammy Cheely, Warrenton706-465-2136 • [email protected] Galloway, Monticello678-410-6070 • [email protected] Lovett, Cuthbert229-938-2187 • [email protected] Long, Bainbridge229-254-9452 • [email protected] Gretsch, Lexington706-340-0945 • [email protected]

GCA Immediate Past PresidentMelvin Porter, Jefferson • 706-654-8283 • [email protected]

NCBA DirectorsRandy Fordham, Royston • 706-207-1301 • [email protected] Blackburn, Waynesboro • 214-912-1993 • [email protected]

Foundation ChairmanSteve Blackburn, Waynesboro • 214-912-1993 • [email protected]

CattleWomen’s PresidentSara Akins, Nashville • 229-237-1607 • [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, Carrollton1991-1992 Howard Jones, Newnan1992-1993 Mark Armentrout, Roswell

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, 229-561-3466 [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: Joe Newton, Jr, 706-595-0520 [email protected] 7: Larry Daniel, 706-812-5907 [email protected]

1993-1994 Ralph Bridges, Lexington1994-1995 Lane Holton, Camilla1995-1996 Dr. Jim Goodman, Temple1996-1997 Dr. Frank Thomas, Alamo1997-1998 Joe Duckworth, Milledgeville1998-1999 Betts Berry, Chickamauga1999-2000 Dr. 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, Athens2014-2015 Melvin Porter, Jefferson

GCA Past Presidents


Randy FordhamPresident

1211 Harrison Bridge RoadRoyston, GA 30662

[email protected]

Kyle GilloolyPresident-Elect

2731 River RdWadley, GA 30477

[email protected]

Carroll T. CannonTreasurerP O Box 500

Ty Ty, GA 31795-0500229-881-0721

[email protected]

Will BentleyExecutive V. P. P. O. Box 27990

Macon, GA [email protected]

Lee BrownVice-President

43 Watson Mill RoadComer, GA 30629

[email protected]

Madison Atkins, Cedartown Tressa Atkins, Cedartown

Bailey Cattle Company, Ellijay Mark Barber, Fitzgerald

Courtney Beam, Rutledge Kyle C Berg, Bishop

Caleb Bitner, Cedartown Brannon Brown Inc., Sparta

Marie Broder, Brooks Briggs Brown, Sparta

Brown Farms, Madison Chad Brown, EatontonEddie Butts, Nicholls

Avery Caldwell, GriffinRichard Callahan, Buchanan

Clint Capes, CarrolltonT. D. Childers, JasperJames Cole, RinggoldWallace Crow, Dalton Ryan Crowe, Colbert

Culver Insurance, RockmartBritney Cunningham, Thomaston

Mithcell & Angela Dodd, JaspeDown Time Ranch, LLC, Dalton

Lee Duke, CedartownCourtney Eaves, Carrollton

Nolan Ensley, Aragon Krista Fuller, Cedartown

Gary Garrett, Ball Ground Grist Farms, LLC, Tifton Larry Haney, RockmartJack Harden, Carrollton

Samuel Godfrey Hendrix, WatkinsvilleNatalie Ingram, Adairsville

Jeffrey Gary, Ringgold


Tim & Pam Jones, Cedartown Abigail Laughman, Thomaston Line Creek Feed & Tack, Brooks Quinton Lowder, Watkinsville

Abigail Manley, The RockMae Manley, The Rock

Ronnie Mathews, Franklin Michael Miller, Jr., Silver Creek

Joshua Mize, Clarkesville Ali Moore, Elko

Wayne Morris, Waco Lizzi Neal, Elko

Brad Parker, Clarkesville Sarah Parker, Lanett, Ala

Alyson Pope, SylvaniaEmily Pope, Sylvania

Jonah Rackley, SylvaniaKem Rackley, Sylvania

Katie Ricketson, Broxton Brantley Saye, Watkinsville

Montana Schug, Thomaston J Tim Smith, Milledgeville Jamie Souter, Brunswick

Angela Strickland, DublinJake Strickland, DublinJosh Strickland, Dublin

Mark W Strickland, Dublin Ron Taff, Aragon

Zach Thomas, CedartownKelly Thompson, Alto

Thompson Bb Angus Farm, Mineral BlufGreg & Mary Jo Towe, Mccaysville

Cole Wallace, DouglasRoy Whitehead, Folkston Caleb Wilson, Thomaston

We are glad you have joined the GCA family!

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

&Q ALeadership

Patrick GreeneYCC Region 2 Representative

Tell us a little about yourself.Q:A: We currently live in Covington on Little Springs Farm where I have been the Assistant Manager for almost five years. I feel extremely

blessed to be working and living here with my family raising Angus, Horned Hereford and commercial cattle. I’m married to Tamara Greene (CattleWomen’s Vice President). We have a 13-year-old son, Tristan, and a 2-year-old daughter, Emma Lynn. Tristan showed cows for a few years but his love of being on horseback and team roping won over; so now we spend our time (and money) hauling him all over the state, entering him in Georgia Junior High School Rodeos and any other ropings he can talk us into. Last season was his first season at the Junior High level and we were proud of him for making it all the way to state finals. Emma Lynn thinks she is as grown as her big brother and she loves both cows and horses. My wife, Tamara, worked for Walton County Schools in the budgets and finance office until our daughter came along. Since then we have been blessed enough for her to be a stay-at-home Mom, rancher’s wife, rodeo Mom and Agvocate. We are active members of Covington First United Methodist Church and truly enjoy our church and all the activities offered. When asked what my favorite cut of beef is, I always say a good Ribeye cooked rare (of course).

Q: Share what it means to be with YCC, along with some of the responsibilities you undertake.

A: I was excited to hear that Georgia was joining other states in creating a “young cattlemen’s” group. I was honored when I was asked to have a role within the newly formed Young Cattlemen’s Council. I have always noticed that when students leave their high school FFA organizations, they don’t really have a place within the cattle community until after college and once they are well into their careers. I feel YCC will help fill that gap. These young men and women are the faces of our industry’s future and we need them now as much as we will once they are later into their careers. I enjoy being in a leadership role in YCC and I hope to continue a leadership path. I’m passionate about involving everyone (regardless of age) as much as possible. We can all learn something from each other. I look forward to recruiting as many new members to YCC as possible.

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

A: YCC is still developing and finding its way, so I can’t really suggest any changes I would like to see. I think improvements are continuing to happen as we grow. I know we are all excited about adding new opportunities and recruiting new members. I do hope to see a partnership and even dual enrollment with the Georgia CattleWomen’s Association, as I understand they are seeking to recruit female members from within our age range as well. That could potentially be a great partnership. We are open to any and all suggestions to help us grow and become a pivotal part of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.

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

A: I personally feel that the most important issue in the beef industry is our consumers’ knowledge, or rather lack thereof. With mega figures in the media and on social media spreading mistruths about our product, consumers are growing more and more concerned and confused about what is safe to feed their families. We take for granted the knowledge that we have about the beef we consume. The Mom planning a meal for her family who just heard or read that cattle are injected with excessive amounts of antibiotics is very unlikely to buy a pound of ground beef for supper that night. She has been misinformed. When consumers do want to educate themselves, where do they turn? They hop online and Google it. There is much more false information online about our consumers’ concerns than there are facts. We can no longer solely rely on our national and state organizations to combat the mistruths. They need our help. It’s called Agvocating (being an advocate for agriculture). You can Agvocate many, many ways. Social media and blogging are great ways but not the only ways. My wife, Tamara, has become very passionate about Agvocating. Don’t believe me? Just ask her! She LOVES to talk about Agvocating! Growing up in the city and not on a farm, she understands and connects to how and why people sometimes might turn away from a meal of beef for their families.


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

A: I grew up in Franklin County where I was very active in FFA, showing cattle and participating in livestock judging. My experience with Franklin County FFA and my Ag teacher most certainly laid the foundation for my current career. After high school I attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Tifton. While in college I worked on a large horse farm, where I learned most of my horsemanship skills. My first full-time job involving cattle was working for Peachstate Cattle in Rebecca. At Peachstate Cattle I worked backgrounding cattle and gained a tremendous amount of hands-on experience – knowledge I still turn to today. In 2007 I made a move into the registered cattle business and accepted a herdsman position at Char-No Farm, a Brangus and SimAngus farm. The experience and knowledge I gained at Char-No Farm has been invaluable to me and my career. I remained at Char-No Farm until my wife, Tamara, and I married and I was offered the Assistant Manager position at Little Springs Farm. I have always considered the families I worked for at both Peachstate Cattle and Char-No Farm my family and I owe my career to each of them. Since being at Little Springs Farm we have watched it grow tremendously. From a commercial herd with a fairly new small herd of Horned Hereford, we have now grown to a large commercial herd, a large successful established herd of registered Horned Hereford, and added a registered Angus herd. We are excited about the future of Little Springs.

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On June 29, 2015, under President Obama’s direction, the USDA approved a rule change to allow for fresh beef to be imported into the United States from Brazil and Argentina. The importation of fresh beef has the potential to devastate our domestic beef supply by introducing the deadly Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) to our local herds as well as closing down our beef export markets to other countries. The United States has not had an outbreak of FMD since 1929. Cases of FMD in Brazil have been reported and confirmed as recently as 2011. Additionally, Brazil is still using a form of live FMD viral vaccine. Finally, a quarantine protocol standard has not been verified by our USDA inspectors as being secure and having the ability to ensure

the prevention of this devastating disease from entering our nation’s food supply. Not only is this new rule change devastating to our domestic farmers and ranchers economically, but it is also dangerous to our national food supply. Estimates of economic loss are currently projected at more than $100 billion. We must do everything we can to protect our national beef supply. Sign the petition and help Congressman Ted Yoho demand the Obama Administration stop the importation of beef for regions in Brazil and Argentina! To sign the letter, access it online here: https://tedyoho.wufoo.com/forms/protect-our-cattle-stop-importing-foreign-beef/

Representative Yoho Petitions USDA’s Rule to Allow Importation of Fresh Beef from Brazil and Argentina

House Passes Bill to Address Wildfire Management Last month, with a vote of 262 to 167, the House passed H.R. 2647, The Resilient National Forests Act of 2015, which gives the U.S. Forest Service the tools they need to responsibly manage national forests and prevent the catastrophic wildfires that have become far too common in the recent past. The severe mismanagement of federally-owned forests has created devastating economic hardship and danger for livestock producers. As a result, the livestock industry and rural economies will spend decades attempting to recover from the millions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure

damage as well as forage and wildlife habitat loss that have been the result of recent catastrophic wildfires. This bill encourages actions such as proper timber management and range management through grazing that will prevent the occurrence of wildfire. At the same time, the bill simplifies the environmental process requirements and prevents unnecessary project delays, in addition to incentivizing and rewarding collaboration, encouraging habitat improvement, and allowing for new funding sources. NCBA and PLC urge the Senate to take up similar legislation without delay.

The potential relationship between red meat consumption and cancer risk continues to be a controversial topic debated in the scientific community, among authoritative bodies, and via social and traditional media channels. In November 2014, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced that it will be evaluating red and processed meat with regard to carcinogenicity. A working group of international cancer research experts is currently reviewing the available evidence regarding any associations between red and processed meat consumption and the risk of developing various types of cancer. In October 2015, this group will convene for an eight-day meeting to come to a collective decision on the potential carcinogenicity of red and processed meat. Following this meeting, IARC will publish a final decision (referred to as an IARC monograph) regarding the classification of red and processed meats as carcinogens and the degree of certainty (definite, probable, possible, not classifiable, probably

not) supported by the evidence. The exact timing of the monograph release is currently unknown, though anticipated to be sometime in 2016. NCBA, as a contractor of The Beef Checkoff, is working to prepare research summaries and scientific references for submission to IARC, including comprehensive, systematic evidence reviews to ensure that the balance of evidence is considered by the Working Group. Given that cancer is a topic of public interest and an issue that hits very close to home for many Americans, staff are also developing education and communication resources that can provide important context and balanced perspectives on the role of diet and lifestyles in the development of cancer for both consumer influencers (registered dietitians, medical professionals and academics) and general consumer audiences. As IARC is a well-respected global agency, the evaluation presents an opportunity for the beef community to dispel the deep-seated myth that red meat independently plays a role in the development of cancer.

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Legislative WatchCommon Sense in Species Protection Act (S.112) A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Secretary of the Interior to publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsor: Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) Regulatory Responsibility Act for Our Economy of 2015 (S.168)Gives Congress the needed authority for oversight on major regulations, while also requiring that regulation be narrowly tailored to meet the intended goals without hindering the economy. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsor: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act (H.R. 384)Reinstates tracking and reporting requirements of payments made by the federal government under the Equal Access to Justice Act. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsor: Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 (S.228 and H.R. 900)Requires congressional and state approval of national monument designations and restrictions on the use of national monuments, limiting presidential power and curbing further Antiquities Act abuse. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsors: Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Sen. Dave Vitter (R-La.) and Rep. Labrador (R-Idaho) The Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2015 (S.350) Requires a public accounting of the taxpayer funds distributed to litigants who bring successful claims against the federal government. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsors: Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (H.R. 636) Amend section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code, which mostly affects small- to medium-sized businesses, to retroactively and permanently extend from January 1, 2015, increased limitations on the amount of investment that can be immediately deducted from taxable income. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsor: Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-Ohio) FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 (S.508) Legislation that would allow for the full funding of wildland firefighting budgets for the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of the Interior, and dramatically increase resources for forest restoration programs. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsors: Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) Water Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1830)Provides a means to combat the recent directive that allows the United States Forest Service to seize private water rights without just compensation. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsors: Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and Sen. Barrasso (R-Wyo.) Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (H.R. 1732)Calls for EPA and the Army Corps to withdraw the problematic Waters of the United States proposal within 30 days. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsor: Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S.1140)Requires the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the rule and re-write their proposal with consideration of stakeholders and review of economic and small business input. The bill also requires EPA to adhere to definitions included in the bill, specifically limiting the reach of a new rule. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsors: Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.)


DOL Proposes New Overtime Compensation Rule Early in July, the Department of Labor proposed a rule to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act to require overtime compensation for employees earning less than $50,440 a year and working more than 40 hours a week. This changes the current law, which is set at $23,660 a year, and will have an

impact on businesses across the country. NCBA is currently looking into whether there are exemptions for the agriculture industry. The Department of Labor is accepting comments on the proposal through September 4, 2015.

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Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Cook have been inspirations to cattlemen and women nationwide. If you went to nearly any registered Angus function in the country and said, “Do you know C.L. Cook?” you would get a response of how good a man C.L. is! The third Saturday in April for the past 19 years, Angus breeders and local cattlemen gathered in Social Circle, Georgia, at the picturesque Bricton Farms for an annual female sale. This past year Mr. Cook made the decision to sell many of his registered cows and slow down just a touch on the traveling. The traveling may have eased but C.L. is still much at work running bovines to graze his pastures. If you ever met C.L. and Joyce Cook, you would remember them; and when their names were mentioned in a conversation, you would just feel good about yourself. The Cooks have that effect on people. If you wanted to define a gentleman, Mr. Cook would be the first person on the list; and if you wanted to describe a lady, Mrs. Cook would be the one. It is so humbling to have friends in the Angus family like C.L. and Joyce. After the annual bull sales at Bricton Farms, C.L. was the man driving the truck and personally delivering bulls to the customers. He would always take time and visit with potential buyers at the bull test stations. C.L. is a huge supporter of the Peidmont Cattlemen’s Association, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Angus Association. He has logged many hours doing his part to better each organization he has been involved in. Mr. Cook is a self-made man. Starting a brick masonry business out of the back of his truck, he grew Pyramid Masonry to one of the largest masonry contractors in the United States. The farmhands at Bricton say there is an old mortar mixing box in the barn behind C.L. and Joyce’s house that C.L. used to

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start his business. The true American Dream of working hard and building something into a thriving enterprise would be a good description of C.L.’s career. Angus cattle and the people who breed them have always been a passion of the Cooks’. C.L. and Joyce have been to numerous farms across the United States to attend Angus production sales. They have supported hundreds of us in the business and have left an impression on all they have visited.

C.L. Cook has a touch with people. He wears a big smile. His words are genuine. His thoughts are meaningful and his actions display his love for people. Some longtime friends wanted to honor Mr. Cook by establishing an Angus youth undergraduate scholarship in his name. The C.L. Cook Angus Scholarship Endowment Fund has been established by the Angus Foundation at the American Angus Association. The Angus Foundation is a not-for-profit organization to fund and support programs involving education, youth

and research in the Angus breed and agriculture industry. Each year at the National Junior Angus Show, the C.L. Cook Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior or an active college student pursuing a degree in any field of study. Recently at the Georgia Genetics Sale in Hartwell, Georgia, more than $35,000 was raised to begin the scholarship program. A heifer donated by Stacey and Melanie Britt was purchased by a large group of supporters of C.L. and Joyce and was then donated back for resale. What a great day it was to see a wonderful cause take shape. Great people are a blessing to our wonderful nation. To be able to honor such great people and support the further education of youth at the same time is magical. Just like Mr. C.L. Cook’s touch.

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Blake Poole, GCA’s Director of Association Services, made a trip to Carroll County Sale Barn July 6, 2015. Over 500 cattle ran through the sale ring. Carroll County is the largest single County chapter in the state with over 180 members.

GCA’s Will Bentley and Kaytlyn Malia attended Ogeechee Cattlemen’s Association’s chapter in Statesboro on June 23. Bentley provided an update on the state association and legislative issues.

GCA attended an Avian Influenza meeting in Atlanta hosted by Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner, Gary Black. The meeting brought together state agencies such as GEMA, DNR, EPD and several others with Ag groups from around the state to discuss Georgia’s prepared response should Avian Influenza or other contagious animal illnesses reach the state. As many of our members are also poultry producers, GCA is involved in the discussions to make sure our members are well prepared.

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On May 16, 2015, the Red Carpet Cattlemen’s Association held a beef promotion at the Calhoun Tractor Supply. They handed out approximately 180 hamburgers, plus chips and a drink. Everyone had a great time educating the community with all types of handouts, T-shirts and other goodies. Included in the photo are: Diana Simmoas, customer; Jim Brackett, Board of Directors; Doug Bramlett, Board of Directors and Chairman of Tele-Auction Committee; Rucker McDonald, Board of Directors; Margaret Glass, customer; David Cagle, President; and his wife, Florrie; and Olivia Tierce, GJCA.

Tattnall County Cattlemen’s Association donated more than $150 worth of canned food containing beef to their local Tattnall County Food Bank at the First United Pentecostal Church of Glennville. The donation was part of TCCA’s Beef Month celebration. Pictured are Rachel Purcell, secretary; Newley Halter, president; and Joyce Nelson, manager of the food bank.

Congratulations to Kevin Edwards from Sonoraville High School for receiving the 2015 Red Carpet Cattlemen’s Association $500 scholarship. Kevin is the son of Todd and Amy Edwards of Fairmount, Georgia. RCCA wishes Kevin good luck and looks forward to seeing his many accomplishments in the future.

The Piedmont Cattlemen’s Association had a full month of promoting beef in May. The board of directors started by teaming up with the Newton County Farm Bureau Young Farmers with AG on the Square. Then in mid-May the board members traveled to Jasper County’s Monticello Square and Butts County’s Dollar General Market to hand out steak samples along with promotional materials such as beef recipes. The month was topped off with an Annual Field Day on May 30 where cattlemen and women learned production practices and safe beef cooking methods. There were 100 people in attendance. At the May Field Day, scholarships were presented to the winners.

Georgia•Beef•Bites After speaking to consumers at a variety of events across the state, it is very clear that they look at three things when it comes down to how they choose to feed their families. First of all, a recipe has to have a healthy balance; and with beef, we always win them over on that one! The meal also needs to be cost-efficient and convenient to prepare. If you ask me, as long as a recipe can fulfill two of those requirements, it has a good chance of becoming a new addition to a family’s meal plan. So I always aim to really focus on convenience when it comes to recommending a good beef recipe. After all, everyone is busy, so it just makes

sense to make food easy. The National Beef Checkoff creates recipe videos that are featured on the BEEF. It’s What’s For Dinner YouTube channel. One of the videos recently added is titled Bowls with Balance. It uses colorful, fresh veggies and mouthwatering beef taking the starring role! These videos appeal to consumers who are actively seeking out how to prepare meals that are easy and quick, feature different ethnic flavor profiles, are kid-friendly and utilize popular cooking techniques. So we wanted to introduce to you our featured recipe of the month: the Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl. This recipe can be found on beefitswhatsfordinner.com and is not the same recipe that is featured on the YouTube channel; but it does mirror the “Bowls with Balance” ideas – and most importantly, it’s convenient, nutritious and cost-efficient.

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Beef Ramen Noodle BowlIngredients1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (1 pound)1 teaspoon pepper2 packages (3 ounces each) beef or Oriental-flavored ramen noodles2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided4 cups water1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons minced garlic1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon miso paste (optional)

Toppings: Such as shredded carrots, bean sprouts, sugar snap peas, sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced green onions, or baby spinach

Directions1. Cut beef Steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick strips. Combine beef, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from 1 ramen noodle package. Reserve remaining seasoning from packet for broth; discard second seasoning packet. 2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high

heat until hot. Stir-fry half of beef 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and beef. Remove from skillet; keep warm. 3. Combine water, onion, garlic, ginger and reserved seasoning from packet in same skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and

simmer 2 minutes. Add noodles. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and cook according to package directions or until noodles are al dente, about 3 minutes. Stir in beef and miso, if desired. Serve immediately with Toppings and Garnishes, as desired.

Associat ion Reports • Georgia Catt leWomen’s Associat ion

Time FliesBy Sara Akins, CattleWomen’s Association President

President: Sara Akins1177 South Coffee Rd.Nashville, GA [email protected]

President Elect: Tamara Greene92 Moore Farm RoadCovington, GA [email protected]

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

Secretary: Cynthia Douglas5500 Hwy 36EThe Rock, GA [email protected]

Treasurer: Linda Crumley1343 Hog Mountain RoadWinder, GA [email protected]

Parlimentarian: Peggy Bledsoe 197 Langston CirclePerry, GA 31069 [email protected]

Past President: Ruth Hice387 Fredonia Church RoadBarnesville, GA [email protected]

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My mama always said the older you get the faster time flies. I cannot believe that August is already here. It seems like only yesterday we were traveling to Kansas to watch our daughter, Callie, graduate from Butler Community College. Now the summer is almost gone and in the next few weeks she will be leaving again to attend Oklahoma State University. Before we know it fall will be upon us and GCWA has lots of things going on. We are proud to announce that GCWA will be giving away $1,000 in beef bucks

during the month of September to 10 worthy charities. We will give 10 $100 certificates to help charities incorporate beef products into their menus or food boxes. If you know of a group that helps feed people in your community, please contact us and get an application to nominate them. We would like to represent every area of the state, so we need your help. In October be sure to look for us at the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Ag Expo. We have made some additions to our booth so look for the new changes. If you could help us at either one of these events, please contact us so we can put you on the schedule. These are wonderful opportunities for the general public to meet the people who raise the beef they consume. So many people have never met a person who is involved in production agriculture. I worked the booth at the fair a couple of years ago and really enjoyed interacting with folks who really knew nothing about farming or raising cattle. Linda Crumley usually works our booth at Sunbelt and does a wonderful job sharing nutritional information. She discusses the lean cuts and how they fit into a heart-healthy diet. People returned the following year and told her they shared the information with their doctors, and now beef is back in their diet. During our June meeting we passed proposed revisions to the Beef Ambassador program. We are still trying to determine a time that will be best for those young folks, and will be announcing that date later. In closing, I would like to congratulate fellow CattleWoman Patsie Cannon on her recent retirement from UGA Extension in Tifton. Patsie is a person who always represents our industry well, and who has been involved in many of the programs that have advanced the beef industry in this state. GCWA thanks her for all she has done and continues to do for Georgia beef.

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Pete was invited to put on a working stock dog demonstration at the agricultural fair in the nearby town of Perdue, Saskatchewan. He could have brought his own lambs that were “dog wise” but his hosts offered to furnish the sheep. On arrival in Perdue that morning Pete peeked into the dark trailer at the sheep. Six big black-headed Suffolk ewes glared back at him malevolently. It was like looking into a cave full of bank examiners! He stationed his wife, Pam, and his dog, Jock, at the back and opened the tailgate. The ewes charged in a flying wedge and bowled over the defense! They made straight for the show barn then turned at the last second for a windbreak of willers. Jock was on ’em, snapping at their noses! In the melee an abscess broke on one of the ewes! The ewes holed up in the windbreak... all save one who started down the highway to town! Pete sent Jock “away to me!” to fetch ’er back. The two met three times on the centerline before she turned back for the bunch. She arrived with a bloody snoot and led the others down the road in the opposite direction. Assuming control, Pete, Pam and Jock aimed for the intersection leading back to the fairgrounds. It was fenced on both sides except for one driveway that led to a nice country home set back on a beautifully landscaped lawn. The ewes took a hard right and made for the house. As the flock rounded the corner of the house Pete caught a glimpse of a well-dressed lady peeking through the curtain. They made 12 passes around the house trampling shrubs, lawn and manicured flowerbeds. They mangled four bicycles and knocked over six flowerpots before panting to a slippery stop on the front porch. The porch floor looked like the bottom of a dumpster! The enraged homeowner opened the door to register her displeasure. The lead ewe broke for the living room. Pete followed, slamming the door behind him. They raced over sofas, coffee tables, potted plants, under the kitchen table, through the hall and back to the living room where the ewe paused to squat on the shag carpet (beige, of course) in front of the television set. Pete caught a hind leg and drug her across the rug toward the door. The helpful homeowner jerked open the door admitting Ewe Number 2! In small towns like Perdue news travels fast. It was standing room only for the working stockdog demonstration that afternoon!

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Burke Truck and Tractor, WaynesboroCarl Blount Insurance Agency, Athens

Carroll E.M.C., CarrolltonCarroll County Livestock, Carrollton

Cat Creek Cattle Co., ValdostaChapman Fence Company, Jefferson

Chattooga Farm Bureau, SummervilleClarke County Farm Bureau, Athens Colony Bank-Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald

Colony Bank Wilcox, RochelleColquitt Ag Services, Doerun

Community Bank of Dublin, DublinC R Benson Farm LLC, Dry Branch

Dosters Farm Supply, RochelleDublin Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assoc.,

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Edward Jones, CarrolltonElbert County Farm Bureau, Elberton

Elrod Garden Center, Dallas Entrekin Equipment Greenhouses, Bremen

Farm and Garden Inc., CorneliaFarmers State Bank, Dublin

Field Auto Parts, Comer

Flint EMC, PerryFloridahawaiibeaches.com, Dahlonega

Forsyth County Farm Bureau, CummingFort Creek Farm, Sparta

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Greene County Extension Office, GreensboroGreg’s Meat Processing, Comer

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David Hilliard, CPA, McRaeHolland Fertilizer Company, Cedartown

Ivey’s Outdoor and Farm, AlbanyJ&B Tractor Company, Waynesboro

Jackson EMC, HullJames Short Tractors & Equipment of Alto, Alto

James Short Tractors & Equipment, Inc., CarnesvilleLaurens County Farm Bureau, Dublin

LBL Farms, ChesterLeland Catledge Farm, Clarkesville

Madison County Farm Bureau, DanielsvilleMontrose Auction, Inc., Montrose

Morris Bank, DublinNortheast Georgia Livestock, Athens

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A special thank you to all the Georgia Breeders who have purchased from us this year!

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A BIG thank you to Monte Ethington, Venado Creek Ranch and Accelerated Genetics for partnering with us on 3F22.

We are excited about his future!

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Building Friendships While Building Herds


Successful cattle operations are built on relationships. That fact isn’t lost with David Horton, owner of Friendship Farms in Midville, Georgia. It’s an especially important fact, considering Horton hasn’t always been in the purebred business. From a teenager, he raised a herd of 350 commercial cattle – a venture that began when he persuaded his neighbor to use an Angus bull on his Holstein cows. With the help of his mother, Polly Stewart, he was able to raise 150 calves a year on the bottle. Horton partnered with Ronnie Turner. “[Ronnie Turner and I] were best friends and felt naming the farm Friendship Farms was fitting,” Horton says. He later sold that herd to a woman who gave him an offer he couldn’t refuse. That sale opened a door; and with the help of many, Friendship Farms became a reality. “I sold out to her and took this opportunity to follow my dreams of having a purebred herd of registered Angus cattle,” Horton says. The purebred herd started in 2009 and is now more than 400 head. But Friendship, as the name suggests, is still a team effort: Horton relies on two cooperators, a bull developer, a sale manager, genetics from many well-known herds and a family-like farm crew to get the job done and continue to bring the operation into prominence. Both Jimmy Blitch in Statesboro, Georgia, and Don Liskey out of Virginia run about 200 embryo transfer calves out of their 25 donor cows annually. If the recip cows on the Midville farm don’t take the embryo, they’re bred to an Angus bull and sold as commercial cattle, Horton says. “We have a fall and a spring calving season,” he says. “We are calving about six months out of the year.” This year, Friendship Farms registered more calves than it ever has. Horton says they have doubled in size almost every year they’ve been in the purebred business. That’s due in part to the relationship Horton’s cattle have with breed-leading genetics. The herd’s foundation can be traced back to Wehrmann Angus. The demand for such top genetics led to annual production sales, which continue to grow each year. Horton saw an increase in demand for bulls, most of which are now sold private treaty, but a bull sale could be next up for Friendship Farms. He’s looking at building his own bull development facility because the growth of that side is tremendous. Right now, Horton sends bulls to Evans Hooks to be developed on ryegrass silage; and in the past two years, two have been selected by AI stud companies. “It’s pretty awesome to have your animals recognized by companies like ABS and Accelerated Genetics,” Horton says. “It was very exciting to have two bulls go to stud in two consecutive years.” Since the production sale started, Friendship Farms’ cattle made it to 26 different states. Horton credits his friend Parker Friedrich with advice on cattle trading and sale management with the continued growth of each year’s sale. Friedrich has

become part of the family at Friendship Farms. The quality is what draws buyers in; but like everything else at Friendship Farms, it’s the pride of building a business on strong relationships that keeps them coming back each year. That’s a characteristic that, like his cattle genetics, comes in part from Wehrmann. Horton credits Richard McClung, a former partner in the famous farm, for teaching him about the Angus breed, selection advice, and how to treat customers. Horton has always looked to McClung for wisdom and advice starting as a kid and still does today. The relationships are strong at home, too. Hunter Barrett, the manager at Friendship Farms, is in charge of day-to-day happenings on the five different locations that make up Friendship Farms. He grew up on his family’s 130,000-head feedyard in Hereford, Texas, and enjoys being part of the Friendship crew. “It’s been interesting to learn how this side of the cattle business works,” Barrett says. “Growing up, I saw the end of the road and now I get to see the beginning. I love it. This is what I love to do.” Horton says he’s proud of how far Barrett’s come since joining the team. “He is a quick learner,” he says. “I am looking forward to this breeding season and hearing Hunter’s thoughts on breeding decisions. He will definitely have an input.” Barrett’s fellow crew members are Chris Sherrod, the “go-to” guy for whatever needs doing on the farm, and Roger Johnson, affectionately known as Uncle Roger. Johnson is the longest-standing member of Friendship Farms’ team. “Roger has been working on this farm for three of the five generations that it has been in the family, even before it was Friendship Farms,” Horton says. “His experiences over the years have taught him a lot. He knows about row cropping, baling hay and managing cattle. He and my mother are who taught me what hard work was.” Though the farm was named for a partnership with his best friend, Horton could easily have named it Family Farms – because his partners are like family, and his family is an equal partner in the farm’s success. His wife, Carmen, takes care of the paperwork for the farm in addition to helping parent their three children at their home in Savannah. Their three children are: Bryson, 8; Bentley, 3; and Braxton, 2. “The farm is a great place to get my family away from the hustle and bustle of Savannah,” Horton says. “Working on the farm is a great place for them to learn work ethic, just like I did growing up.” And since he also owns a mill work company in the city, it’s no surprise that Horton again gives the credit for a successful farm back to those he’s built friendships with for years. “Having a great crew makes it easy for me to be away in Savannah,” he says. “I try to split my time between the farm and Savannah. I know it’s in good hands when I am away.”

Building Friendships While Building HerdsBy Bailey K. Toates


Bramblett Angus

Performance Tested Bull Sale, Registered Angus Female Sale and Commercial Female Sale (100 head will be offered)

Saturday, December 5, 2015 • 12 Noon Held at Bramblett Angus located 7 miles southeast of Hartwell, GA

For information on the Herd or the Sale contact Larry Bramblett at 706-654-8272 or [email protected] Angus cattle are available for viewing any time.

Featuring the services of SAV Momentum 9274 and SAV Registry 2831 as well as other prominent Angus Bulls

A n n u a l P r o d u c t i o n S a l eHill-Vue Farm

Continuing . . .Linebred Graham Angus and Linebred Trask Polled Herefords

Monday – 1 pm – October 26, 2015 – at the FarmComplimentary Lunch at Noon

Time-Tested, Performance GeneticsOffering Bulls, Bred Heifers and Open Heifers

Foraged Developed • Semen Checked • Pregnancy Checked • Ultrasounded for Carcass • Balanced TraitsAll Sale Bulls will have been GE-EPD tested with Zoetis i50k (Angus) and GeneSeek (Hereford)

1159 Deep South Farm Road • Blairsville, GA 30512Cooper J. Hill • (423) 618-4304 • [email protected] | Cameron S. Hill • (423) 653-6148 • [email protected]

Ashley H. Hogg • (757) 621-0176 • [email protected]

Hill-Vue Farm

Lemmon Cattle EnterprisesAngus Bull SaleFriday • Noon

October 23, 2015Woodbury, GASale at Lemmon Cattle Enterprises

Selling . . .100 Registered Angus Bulls

• Performance-tested bulls with complete, up-to-date EPDs

• Fertility Tested VIRGIN Bulls• Bulls over 18 months of age will be tested for

Trichomoniasis

Our goal is to produce Angus cattle that will enhance the economic opportunities of our customers.

Our herd has had selection pressure over theyears for all of the economically important traits with emphasis on performance and muscling. Our two bulls at the Tifton Bull Evaluation Sale had Adjusted YW of morethan 1,400 lbs. and RE measurements of more than 16 sq. in. These bulls, out of two-year-old heifers, were the high-selling bulls of all breeds.

Give us a call for your Angus needs.

Visitors Are Always Welcome!

Lemmon Cattle Enterprises

Harvey and Nina Lemmon(706) 553-3911

Cell (706) 977-9222

Steven Bryan(706) 977-9967

P.O Box 524 • Woodbury, Georgia [email protected]

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Southern Synergy is a partnership committed to responsible protein production AND sustainability. The Southern Synergy females, full sibs and flush mates to the bulls, are marketed in the Ogeechee Farms Production Sale held the first Saturday in May each year. These genetics are the result of objective, disciplined selection and are generationally stacked for calving ease, growth, optimum maternal and end product merit.

As Gardiner Angus Allied Producers, Southern Synergy bulls are marketed through GAR spring and fall production sales. The bulls must compete with nearly 2,000 head to be included in one of the largest, most elite offerings of herd sire prospects to sell anywhere in the U.S.

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6 Deerfield Road • Arnoldsville, GA 30619Andrew McPeake: (478) 719-7021 • Charles McPeake: (706) [email protected] • www.CAMRanches.com

Hillside Ingenuity 3009 (17509308) 3009 is owned with Maplecrest Farms in Ohio and is a powerhouse GAR Ingenuity daughter. She is one of only 5 females in the breed that is double digit for CED, at least +110 YW, over +1.30 Marb, over +1.10 REA, at least +55 $W and +135 $B. She is maternal sister to the herd sire maker, GAR New Design A84.

GAR 5050 New Design A84 (16235330) • As more data is reported on A84’s progeny, the industry is recognizing how truly special she is. She’s produced two tremendous sires, GAR Advance and GAR Fruition, now at Select Sires. She is a +12 calving ease, top 1% of the breed for weaning and yearling wt., top 1% for marbling and ribeye, top 2% for docility and $Beef.

GAR Objective A655 (15483370) • A655 is a perfect illustration of sustainability! As a 9 year old and dam of A84 and 3009, A655 still ranks in the top 4% of the breed for calving ease, top 3% for weaning and yearling wt., top 1% for marb, $W and $QG.

If we can be of any assistance in adding value to your present genetic program, please give us a call!

P.O. Box 820 Wadley, GA 30477Clint Smith: (706) 551-2878 • [email protected] Lamb: (229) 646-4785 • [email protected]

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October 17, 2015 - At The Ranch, Lineville, AL

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PMS Allie 533A ASA# 2878504EPD’s 11/-1/51/80/8/25/51 API 113 TI 59Sire: Duff 55P Whopper 7129 MGS: 65PSimAngus™ Bred heifer due in the Fall

PMS Daydream 540A ASA# 2878971EPD’s 15/-1/51/78/8/18/44 API 127 TI 61Sire: Duff 55P Whopper 7129 MGS: CNS Dream On L186SimAngus™ Bred Heifer due in the Fall

ANDJ Contessa B7 ASA# 2989673EPD’s 6/1.6/61/90/7/19/49 API 95 TI 60Sire: Cowgirls Dream MGS: BC Matrix 4132SimAngus™ Fall Open Heifer

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SCE Blossom Y152 ASA# 2627260EPD’s 3/2/62/84/7/21/52 API 109 TI 64Sire: 3C Macho M450 MGS: SAC Mr MT 73GOne of many top cow/calf pairs

RHF She’s So Sweet 901W ASA# 2489866EPD’s 3/2.5/58/75/7/22/51 API 100 TI 58Sire: 3C Macho M450 MGS: SAC Mr MT 73G3Full sisters sell plus embryos by Lock–N-Load

SCE Blaize A274 ASA# 2693004EPD’s 6/4/84/122/8/19/61 API 133 TI 82Sire: Mr. NLC Upgrade MGS: SS UndergroundThis donor sells with 4 embryos by GAR Prophet

PMS/SCE Jelly Bean 101B ASA# 2932829EPD’s 5/2.9/68/106/9/18/53 API 95 TI 61Sire: THSF Freedom 300N MGS: SAC Mr MT 73GThis and a few other top red lots sell

Zeis Miss Drive N423 ASA# 2193941EPD’s 4/3/65/93/1/22/54 API 108 TI 66Sire: HC Power Drive 88H MGS: SRS Fortune 500Selling embryos by Upgrade and Milestone

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August 15 – Southern Showcase Female SaleSelect Cattle Enterprises, RomeInfo: Bruce Van Meter: 770-547-1433

August 21 – GSSA Annual Meeting & Benefit Auction6:30pm, Ila Restaurant, Ila. Reservations required. Contact: Donna Priest 770-655-8133 or [email protected]

August 22 – Generations of Value Sale12 Noon, Partisover Ranch Sale Facility, Colbert Info: Doug Parke: 859-421-6100 Selling opens and breds

October 20-22 – Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie

October 31 – Yon Family Farms Angus & SimAngus™Bull & Female SaleRidge Spring, SC Info: 803-622-4140

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At the end of July and the first part of August, some producers notice their bermudagrass begins to slow down and brown off. Upon closer inspection, they’ll often see spots all over the leaves. These spots can cause entire leaves to die back. In severe cases, the disease can result in large areas of the field looking as if an early frost has wiped it out. These symptoms of leaf spot and rust are common in the South during late summer. But it is preventable.What Causes Leaf Spot and Rust? Bermudagrass leaf spot and leaf rust are often lumped together, but they are actually caused by two different organisms (Fig. 1). Bermudagrass leaf spot is caused by the fungal species Bipolaris cynodontis. (This fungus was formerly taxonomically classified in the genus Helminthosporium, so it has historically been called Helminthosporium leaf spot and much of the literature refers to it in this way.) Leaf rust is caused by a different fungal species, Puccinia cynodontis. They can be distinguished from one another by examining the fungi under a microscope or hand lens. The fruiting bodies of B. cynodontis are cylindrical, multi-cellular conidiophores, where the fruiting bodies of P. cynodontis are small, round, orange to red, single-celled urediniospores. In the field, though, these fungal infections are practically indistinguishable from one another. Both diseases typically appear in the high heat and humidity of late summer. Forage yields and quality are lost to heavy infestations of either disease. Finally, from a practical standpoint, both are managed in the same way: prevention.

An Ounce of Prevention Though our modern society seems to suggest that every ill has a quick fix or cure, most farmers know that there is no such thing as an easy fix. In the case of bermudagrass leaf spot or rust, there are no fungicides that have proven to be economical or effective and none are labeled for this purpose. The most effective way to treat bermudagrass leaf spot or rust is to prevent it. There are four management practices that decrease the risk of disease infection, including: a) using a resistant variety b) maintaining soil fertility c) burning bermudagrass fields prior to spring green-up and d) harvesting forage in a timely and appropriate manner. Variety selection – The most effective method to control leaf spot or rust is to use a resistant variety. All of the sprigged bermudagrass varieties recommended by UGA have been screened for leaf spot/rust resistance. These include Coastal, Tifton 44, Russell and Tifton 85, all of which have some degree of disease resistance. Though any of these varieties can have these diseases, infections are not typically severe. In contrast, some bermudagrass varieties are highly susceptible (e.g., common, Alicia, World Feeder and others). Establishing varieties that are highly susceptible or have not been evaluated for disease resistance should be avoided. Soil fertility – Once the stand is established, the most important practice is to conduct regular soil tests and maintain adequate levels of fertility. The most important nutrient for leaf spot resistance is potassium (K). Most of the

Preventing Leaf Spot and Rust in Bermudagrass

E x p e r t A d v i c e

By Dr. Dennis Hancock, Extension Forage Agronomist, University of Georgia


outbreaks of these diseases are directly related to K deficiency in the plant. Bermudagrass hay removes nearly as much K in each bale as N. Split applying K fertilizer can also improve crop performance, as well. The recommended amount of K should be applied in at least two splits, with 30-50 percent of the recommended amount applied at spring green-up and the remainder applied in July or early August. Please note that soil tests can sometimes be misleading. There are many cases where adequate soil levels were present, but plant tissue samples indicated a nutrient deficiency. If disease has become a problem, submit a clipped sample of hay for plant tissue analysis 1 week prior to the July harvest. If the sample analysis indicates a K level less than 1.8-2.0 percent on a dry matter basis, then apply additional K2O fertilizer. If a bermudagrass field has a history of annual or regular outbreaks of leaf spot or rust and a plant tissue test has identified a K deficiency, consider applying K2O fertilizer at the same rate (lbs per acre) as the N rate for the field. Burning prior to spring green-up – Removal of residual biomass or thatch can reduce the incidence of disease. Thatch ties up nutrients and contains abundant decaying material, which may serve as a “spore reservoir.” In addition, thatch retains water and reduces air circulation, creating humid conditions that promote leaf spot incidence. The only practical way to reduce thatch is to burn in spring months just prior to bermudagrass green-up. Consult your local forestry group to make sure that all precautions are taken, as fires can easily escape. Timely and appropriate harvests – Timely harvest intervals ensure high-quality hay production, but they can also reduce the build-up of disease. As alluded to earlier, K

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Introduction In the spring of 1953, Watson and Crick published a one-page letter in the journal, Nature. The letter explained that they had discovered the three-dimensional structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). This letter also contained what is arguably the most famous understatement in scientific history, “This structure has novel features which are of considerable biological interest.” Some 30 years later, Alec Jefferies developed a process for “genetic fingerprinting,” a process for identifying individuals based on their unique genetic code. Nine years after Jefferies’ discovery, genetic fingerprinting was thrust into the limelight during the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Since that infamous verdict was handed down, the floodgates have opened on the expansion of DNA-based technologies across almost all sectors of the biological sciences. Right or wrong, in today’s world, genetic testing is considered the strongest form of evidence in every situation from criminal trials to cancer screening and paternity testing. If you just sensed a shift in gears, you are correct. In this case I’m not referring to Maury Povich’s brand of paternity test, but rather the application of DNA-based technology to genetic improvement of beef cattle. Genomic testing is not necessarily a new idea in the eyes of science, but its application in today’s beef industry is still met with some confusion. Much of this confusion is focused around terminology. Genetic terminology can be intimidating at first, but it is not insurmountable. Most companies that market genetic testing technology will be happy to walk you through an interpretation of the results. Also, extension agents and specialists have access to a great deal of information on these technologies. Still, apprehension and confusion need to be addressed, as the results of genomic testing have become powerful tools for progressive producers to use in the establishment of breeding plans as well as evaluation of potential breeding options. Testing for Parentage or Simply-Inherited Tests Genetic testing, not unlike EPDs, is based on the principles of inheritance. Inheritance is most easily explained using “simply-inherited” traits. Simply-inherited traits are controlled by a single gene. For cattlemen, color and horned status are the best examples. We all remember the days when almost every conversation about a potential herd sire involved the words “homozygous black and homozygous polled.” Black color status is controlled by a single gene with two possible outcomes: black calf or red calf. These outcomes are dependent upon which two alleles (versions of the gene) the animal possesses. Animals always have two alleles, or versions, for each gene (one from sire and one from dam). The black allele is dominant to red. This means that a black animal may carry two black alleles or one black and one red allele. Because the red allele is recessive, an animal must possess two copies of the red allele for the animal to actually be red in color. A similar situation exists for horned status where the horned animal carries two copies of the recessive allele. The idea of parents donating a copy of each allele to the offspring is the basis for parentage testing in cattle. Parentage testing has been available for a while, but is extremely useful for producers who expose cows to multiple sires or employ a clean-up bull after AI exposure. Genotyping the animals allows for the true

DNA Testing:Modern Tools for Genetic Selection


By Dr. J. R. SegersDepartment of Animal Science, University of Georgia


sire to be correctly identified. These genetic tests promote informed breeding and culling decisions by helping to identify bulls that are making the largest amount of progress toward the producer’s genetic goals. Unlike simply-inherited traits, parentage tests look at the expression of many genes or markers to compare calf to parent with greater certainty. Reading Genetic Test Results Recently, genetic testing for beef cattle has evolved to include “high-throughput” testing. This is a tremendous advantage for the producer because most economically important traits – such as calving ease, dry matter intake, feed efficiency, hot carcass weight, marbling score and tenderness – are controlled polygenically or by many genes, as opposed to a single gene such as color or horned status. This means that many modern tests can make predictions about the performance and genetic value of an animal earlier in life than traditional EPDs. When attempting to interpret the results of high-throughput or high-density genetic tests, it is important to understand the difference between the traditional EPD and a breeding value because test results are often expressed as breeding values. Breeding values may be molecular or phenotypically-based and are equal to twice the EPD. This is because breeding values represent the genetic potential of the tested animal, whereas an EPD represents the genetic potential of an animal as a parent. As a parent, an animal contributes only half of its genetic material to the offspring; thus, an expected PROGENY difference is equal to half of the breeding value. Results or breeding values will be presented in units relevant to the trait in question (e.g., gain will be in pounds). It is important to understand that even high-throughput tests measure only a portion of the genes that control a specific trait. Let’s say a producer has genetic test results that indicate a sire may be superior for a certain trait, compared to a second sire, and the available EPDs contradict this; the EPD is more dependable. This is because the EPD is related to performance, which is a product of all of the genes that affect the trait, whereas the genetic test results are only accounting for the portion of the genes analyzed by the test. Much like EPDs, genetic testing results or breeding values will have accuracies associated with them. Although they look alike,

raw test results and EPDs are not calculated the same way and cannot be compared directly. Genetic Tests, EPDs and GE-EPDs Okay, so contrary to what you may be thinking, the conclusion of the previous section is NOT that genomic tests are less valuable than EPDs. The two are not the same thing and thus cannot be compared; yet, given the miracle of mathematics, the results of genetic testing can be used to strengthen EPDs. The big gamble with using EPDs as gospel is the accuracy of the prediction in young cattle that have few if any progeny. The lack of confidence associated with EPDs on young cattle comes from simply not knowing which alleles an animal inherited from its parents. In young bulls, for example, most of their genetic value is based on their pedigree. As these animals age and have offspring, we know more and more about which alleles were passed to the sire in question. This increased confidence is denoted by an increase in the accuracy value (0-1 scale) associated with each EPD. Samples of DNA can be collected very early in life, and unlike metabolism or hormones, the genetic code does not change over the course of an animal’s life. Genomic testing allows producers to take a virtual snapshot of a portion of the genes that regulate economically important traits. This increased knowledge of the genes possessed by an animal allows for increased confidence in the EPD. These numbers are called genetically-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs). The most comprehensive of these technologies are specific to the Angus breed because of the larger number of individuals tested. Other breeds have developed GE-EPDs. These breeds include Hereford, Simmental, Red Angus, Gelbvieh and Limousin, although these breeds may use different mathematical techniques for incorporating genomic data into EPDs. Using genetic testing in beef cattle operations allows early prediction of genetic merit and increases the value of young breeding stock. Some of the traits that are assessed are expensive to measure in the live animal (e.g., reproductive traits, feed efficiency or tenderness). Cost of using this technology is decreasing as time passes, but it is important for producers to analyze the economics before employing this tool to ensure that it is economically justifiable. For more information on genetic testing, contact your local Extension agent. 1(800)ASK-UGA-1.


animal to actually be red in color. A similar situation exists for horned status where the horned animal carries two copies of the recessive allele.

The idea of parents donating a copy of each allele to the offspring is the basis for parentage testing in cattle. Parentage testing has been available for a while, but is extremely useful for producers who expose cows to multiple sires or employ a clean-up bull after AI exposure. Genotyping the animals allows for the true sire to be correctly identified. These genetic tests promote informed breeding and culling decisions by helping to identify bulls that are making the largest amount of progress toward the producer’s genetic goals. Unlike simply-inherited traits,parentage tests look at the expression of many genes or markers to compare calf to parent with greater certainty.

For example: Let’s say we have a calf with two potential sires. For simplicity’s sake, we will examine only one gene.

Calf Dam Sire 1 Sire 2Gene 1 Gene 1 Gene 1 Gene 1

Allele 1 Allele 2 Allele 1 Allele 2 Allele 1 Allele 2 Allele 1 Allele 2

A B B B A B B B

We can see by the presence of the A marker in the calf that Sire 1 must be the calf’s true sire. There is no possible way for a mating between the dam and Sire 2 to result in a calf that is a carrier of the A allele.

Reading Genetic Test Results

Recently, genetic testing for beef cattle has evolved to include “high-throughput” testing. This is a tremendous advantage for the producer because most economically important traits – such ascalving ease, dry matter intake, feed efficiency, hot carcass weight, marbling score and tenderness – are controlled polygenically or by many genes, as opposed to a single gene such ascolor or horned status. This means that many modern tests can make predictions about the performance and genetic value of an animal earlier in life than traditional EPDs.

When attempting to interpret the results of high-throughput or high-density genetic tests, it is important to understand the difference between the traditional EPD and a breeding value because test results are often expressed as breeding values. Breeding values may be molecular or phenotypically-based and are equal to twice the EPD. This is because breeding values represent the genetic potential of the tested animal, whereas an EPD represents the genetic potential of an animal as a parent. As a parent, an animal contributes only half of its genetic material to the


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WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW JULY 10, 2015 VOL. MMXV NO.25RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALESTHIS WEEK (EST.) 10,500 1,100WEEK AGO N/S N/SYEAR AGO 13,100 2,100YEAR TO DATE 204,100 32,900SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 243,600 38,600GEORGIA CATTLE AUCTIONS: NO TRENDS AVAILABLE DUE TO MARKETS BEING CLOSED PREVIOUS WEEK FOR THE HOLIDAY.

THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGO THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGOFEEDERS OVER 600 LBS 10% --% 9% SLAUGHTER COWS 12% --% 14%FEEDERS UNDER 600 LBS 67% --% 68% FEEDER COWS 9% --% 7%SLAUGHTER CLASSES:8COWS: % LEAN WEIGHT BULK LOW DRESSING HIGH DRESSING

75-80 850-1200 LBS 110.00-115.00 105.00-109.0080-85 850-1200 LBS 110.00-117.00 102.00-109.00 120.00-125.0080-85 OVER 1200 LBS 112.00-117.00 105.00-109.0085-90 800-1200 LBS 106.00-112.00 98.00-105.00 114.00-118.00

BULLS: YIELD GRADE 1 1500-2100 LBS 139.00-145.00 131.00-137.00 YIELD GRADE 1 1000-1500 LBS 138.00-144.00 130.00-136.00

FEEDERCLASSES:

STEERSMED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

WTDAVG MED & LGE 3

WTDAVG AVG

300-350 LBS 320.00-330.00 323.96 310.00-320.00 316.14350-400 LBS 301.00-310.00 305.49 280.00-290.00 286.51400-450 LBS 281.00-290.00 282.80 270.00-280.00 276.04 260.00-270.00 264.13450-500 LBS 270.00-280.00 273.95 254.00-260.00 254.15 245.00-255.00 250.32500-550 LBS 240.00-250.00 243.90 230.00-240.00 235.09550-600 LBS 247.00-257.00 252.69 230.00-240.00 232.68 220.00-230.00 222.07600-650 LBS 225.00-235.00 229.50 215.00-225.00 218.10 205.00-215.00 209.50650-700 LBS 208.00-216.00 210.87

HEIFERS300-350 LBS 310.00-320.00 316.44 280.00-290.00 284.83 255.00-265.00 262.05350-400 LBS 280.00-290.00 283.88 260.00-270.00 264.17 245.00-255.00 249.43400-450 LBS 250.00-260.00 254.02 240.00-250.00 245.57 230.00-240.00 234.83450-500 LBS 240.00-250.00 246.48 230.00-240.00 235.33 220.00-230.00 225.00500-550 LBS 227.00-236.00 231.64 220.00-230.00 223.84 208.00-217.00 213.05550-600 LBS 220.00-230.00 224.40 210.00-220.00 213.86 190.00-200.00 195.57600-650 LBS 205.00-215.00 207.88 195.00-205.00 199.10 180.00-185.00 183.96650-700 LBS 185.00-195.00 190.90 170.00-180.00 174.38

BULLS300-350 LBS 350.00-360.00 354.85 335.00-345.00 339.63 300.00-310.00 305.08350-400 LBS 310.00-320.00 316.18 285.00-295.00 289.81 270.00-280.00 273.40400-450 LBS 290.00-300.00 294.83 265.00-275.00 270.75 250.00-260.00 255.44450-500 LBS 265.00-275.00 269.81 248.00-257.00 252.72 230.00-240.00 236.06500-550 LBS 240.00-250.00 245.31 227.00-237.00 232.66 215.00-225.00 221.02550-600 LBS 225.00-235.00 231.47 215.00-225.00 219.47 205.00-215.00 209.67600-650 LBS 220.00-225.00 221.95 205.00-205.00 210.10 195.00-205.00 199.29650-700 LBS 210.00-220.00 214.23 195.00-205.00 198.50 184.00-194.00 187.55

MED & LGE 1-2 MED & LGE 2-3 SMALL 1-2REPLACEMENT COWS: COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LBCALVES AT SIDE: PER SET 2400.00-2700.00 1950.00-2250.00

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 1,130 HEAD: ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: 10 DAY PICKUP. STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 135 HEAD 550-600 LBS 257.50-269.75; 90 HEAD 600-650 LBS 235.25; 73 HEAD 700-750 LBS 216.00; 119 HEAD 800-850 LBS 208.00-208.25; 212 HEAD 900-950 LBS 197.25; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 134 HEAD 550-600 LBS 225.75-237.50; 160 HEAD 600-650 LBS 222.50; 71 HEAD 700-750 LBS 190.00; 68 HEAD 750-800 LBS 192.75; 68 HEAD 800-850 LBS 195.10.

MID-GA DAIRY SALE 07/08/2015 RECEIPTS: 60FRESH COWS: SUPREME 2100.00; APPROVED 1725.00-1925.00; MEDIUM 1450.00-1650.00; COMMON 1200.00; SPRINGING HEIFERS 7-9MONTHS SUPREME 2100.00-2250.00; APPROVED 1775.00-1975.00; MEDIUM 1575.00-1650.00; COMMON 1200.00-1400.00; BRED HEIFERS 4-6 MONTHS SUPREME 2025.00; MEDIUM 1450.00-1525.00; COMMON 1275.00; OPEN HEIFERS 175-300 LBS MEDIUM 370.00; 300-600 LBS SUPREME 830.00-925.00; 600-900 LBS SUPREME 1100.00-1175.00; APPROVED 750.00-950.00; MEDIUM 690.00; BABY CALVES: HEIFERS 380.00; BULLS 370.00-410.00.

GEORGIA GOAT SALES: RECEIPTS: NO SALES REPORTED THIS WEEK.

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Local Sale ReportsFranklin County Livestock Auction

July 7Feeder Steers

300-320 lb Avg $358.91600-620 lb Avg $228.99305-335 lb Avg $335.23305-345 lb Avg $319.98

Feeder Heifers400-425 lb Avg $256.68455-499 lb Avg $247.07500-545 lb Avg $231.75255-285 lb Avg $300.54

Carroll County Livestock AuctionJuly 7

Feeder Steers610-630 lb Avg $232.54460-480 lb Avg $255.11510-540 lb Avg $238.14260-280 lb Avg $325.19

Feeder Heifers 360-385 lb Avg $267.58410-440 lb Avg $240.18460-490 lb Avg $228.61510-540 lb Avg $213.60

Turner County StockyardJuly 8



Swainsboro Livestock AuctionJuly 7



Calhoun StockyardJuly 9



Mid- Georgia Livestock AuctionJuly 8

Feeder Steers510-535 lb Avg $233.78560-570 lb Avg $222.52

Feeder Heifers460-485 lb Avg $243.54360-385 lb Avg $262.17410-430 lb Avg $242.56460-485 lb Avg $230.13510-530 lb Avg $221.08310-330 lb Avg $267.58

Sumter County LivestockJuly 9

Feeder Steers305-320 lb Avg $328.23

Feeder Heifers510-525 lb Avg $234.02455-490 lb Avg $215.80310-330 lb Avg $316.74

Hodge Livestock AuctionJuly 2

Feeder SteersLot 3 850 lb Avg $213.75Lot 4 875 lb Avg $213.25Lot 6 860 lb Avg $211.75Lot 8 845 lb Avg $203.00

HeifersLot 18 700 lb Avg $193.00Lot 2 810 lb Avg $204.50Lot 5 825 lb Avg $191.00

Lot 10 825 lb Avg $189.00

Southeast Livestock Exchange, LLCJuly 7

Lot 1 Steers 650 lb Avg $240.50Lot 2 Steers 575 lb Avg $257.75Lot 3 Steers 660 lb Avg $242.00Lot 4 Steers 720 lb Avg $225.00Lot 5 Steers 750 lb Avg $220.75Lot 6 Steers 845 lb Avg $211.50Lot 7 Heifers 580 lb Avg $231.25

Mead Program SaleMay 25

Bull Avg: Lot’s Sold 13.5 Bulls Avg $6,378 • Top $33,100

Gross $84,450Female Avg: 69.5 Lots Sold

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August Beef Management Calendar Check water and minerals often. Stockpile fescue for late fall grazing. Get large, round bales into the barnor move to dry, well-drained areas.

Spring CalvingJanuary, February, March

Pregnancy check cows. It is a good time to deworm whilecows are up. Check cows for bad eyes, udders,legs and production records to find other cows that need to be added to the cull list. Heifers should be calfhood vaccinatedfor brucellosis at 4-8 months of age. To precondition calves, vaccinate forrespiratory diseases (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, H. Somnus) 45 days prior to shipment.

Fall CalvingOctober, November, December

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

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


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Southeast Brangus Breeders Showcase SaleLake City, Fla.

September 25, 2015Ankony Angus Sale

Clarkesville, Ga.

October 8-18, 2015Georgia National Fair

Perry, Ga.

October 17, 2015D&W, LLC 1st Angus

Production SaleHartwell, Ga.

Town Creek Farm Bull Sale & Commercial Bred Heifer Sale

West Point, Miss.

Upchurch Bull & Female SaleLineville, Ala.

October 20-22, 2015Sunbelt Ag Expo

Moultrie, Ga.

October 23, 2015Lemmon Cattle Enterprises

Fall Bull SaleWoodbury, Ga.

October 24, 2015Tanner Farms Production Sale

Shuqualak, Miss.

October 26, 2015Hill-Vue FarmBlairsville, Ga.

October 30-31, 2015Proven Performance Brangus Sale

Newnan, Ga.

October 31, 2015Yon Family Farm Fall Bull & Female Sale

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

The Hot Ones SaleSenatobia, Miss.

November 5, 2015Kempfer Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Deer Park, Fla.

November 6, 2015Bull Power Sale

Colbert, Ga.

August 6-7, 2015Deep South Stocker Conference

Montgomery, Ala.

August 13, 2015GCA Region RoundUp

Moultrie, Ga.

August 15, 2015Southern Showcase Sale

Rome, Ga.

August 20, 2015IBBA Fall Conference

& SBBA Field DayWest Point, Miss.

GCA Region RoundUpLyons, Ga.

August 21, 2015GSSA Annual Meeting

Ila, Ga.

August 22, 2015Georgia Generations of Value Sale

Colbert, Ga

August 25, 2015GCA Region RoundUp

Macon, Ga.

August 27, 2015Feeder Calf Grading and Marking

Short CourseCarroll County Agriculture Center

September 3, 2015Florida Heritage Beef Replacement

Heifer SaleOnline

GCA Region RoundUpAthens, Ga.

September 7, 2015Parker Bros. Hereford Production

SaleBradyville, Tenn.

September 14, 2015SE Empire Angus Show

Lawrenceville, Ga.

September 15, 2015GCA Region RoundUp

Calhoun, Ga.

September 18-19, 2015Gourmet Beef on Grass IX

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November 7, 2015Piegeon Mountain Fall Beef Builder

Bull SaleRome, Ga.

November 13, 2015Black & White Bull Sale

Arcadia, Fla.

Beef Maker “Fall Edition” Bull & Female Sale

Cedartown, Ga.

November 14, 2015Deer Valley Farm Production Sale

Fayetteville, Tenn.

Gibbs Farm 10th Annual Bull & Female Sale

Ranburne, Ala.

November 21, 2015MM Cattle Co./Callaway Cattle Co.

Bull SaleCarrollton, Ga.

Timberland Cattle’s Angus & Sim-Angus Bull Sale

Nernon, Ala.

Southern Excellence Bull SaleWadley, Ala.

November 28, 2015Bridges Angus Farm Bull Sale

Rayle, Ga.

December 4, 2015Calhoun Performance Test

Bull SaleCalhoun, Ga.

It’s All Black & White Bull SaleMontgomery, Ala.

December 5, 2015Bramblett Angus Farm

Alberton, Ga.

December 12, 2015 Strickland Driggers Bull Sale

Glennville, Ga.

January 9, 2016Gretsch Brothers Bull Sale

Athens, Ga.

January 23, 2016Georgia Angus Association Annual

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During the 2014-2015 school year 2,302 youth participated in statewide 4-H/FFA livestock show projects. Participants in state livestock show projects in 2014-2015 included 870 4-H members and 1,432 FFA members. There were 4,565 animals entered as state livestock projects. Livestock show projects are conducted jointly with FFA and 4-H. They involve state department of education staff and staff from The University of Georgia, as well as staff from the state department of agriculture, Georgia National Fair and various commodity groups including the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.

The number of animals entered in state projects and the numbers shown at state shows by 4-H and FFA members are presented in Table 1. State market lamb and market goat shows are held at the Georgia National Fair in October. State steer, beef heifer, dairy heifer, market hog and breeding ewe shows are held at the Georgia Junior National Stock Show in February. Entry deadlines for the various shows are 3-6 months before the state show. As shown in Table 1, there were 4,565 animals entered as state projects in all shows and only 3,256 (71 percent) were shown at the state level. Some of the animals entered do not

State Junior Livestock Shows


By Dr. Ronnie Silcox, Extension Animal Scientist, University of Georgia

Table 1. Georgia junior livestock show exhibitors and animals entered in 2014-2015.

Animals Exhibitors at ShowEntered Shown 4-H

ShownFFA

ShownTotal 4-H FFA

Goat 1050 783 398 385 494 249 245Lamb 312 249 183 66 118 85 33Ewe 128 99 65 34 54 35 19Hog 1977 1329 472 858 950 311 639Steer 203 157 47 109 141 39 102Heifer 508 360 121 239 268 93 175Dairy 387 279 86 193 219 51 168Total * 4565 3256 1372 1884 * * **Total numbers of animals are the sum of individual show totals. Many exhibitors compete in more than one show.

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

Over the past seven years beef heifer and steer numbers have declined, probably due to economic conditions. Feed, fuel and cattle prices have gone up while disposable income has dropped. These have become much more expensive projects in the past few years.

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

Entries in the state market hog, breeding ewe and dairy heifer shows have been fairly stable for the past 10 years.

If a young person wants to get involved in showing livestock, or other livestock-related events, they should contact their County Extension Agent or Agricultural Education Teacher.


make it to the state show for a variety of reasons, but most of those are shown at other local shows and fairs. Many youth enter more than one project, so the total of the exhibitor columns in Table 1 is not the total number of individuals. During the 2014-2015 school year, 2,302 youth entered animals in state 4H/FFA projects. Of these 870 entered as 4H and 1,432 entered as FFA. As shown in Table 1, there are more market hogs, steers, beef heifers and dairy heifers shown by FFA members than 4-H members, and there are more market lambs, market goats and breeding ewes shown by 4-H members. One reason for this is that there is a difference in age requirements for the different shows. An exhibitor must be 9 years old or older to show market hogs, steers, beef heifers and dairy heifers. Exhibitors must be in the first grade or older to show sheep or goats. Sheep and goat shows attract young exhibitors who are not old enough to be in FFA. Table 2 contains the total number of animals entered in each show since 1990 when the Georgia National Fairgrounds opened and state livestock shows were moved to Perry. The first state breeding ewe show at the Georgia National Stock Show in February was held in 1995. The commercial dairy heifer show began in 1997 and the state market goat show was

introduced in 2006. Over the past seven years beef heifer and steer numbers have declined, probably due to economic conditions. Feed, fuel and cattle prices have gone up while disposable income has dropped. These have become much more expensive projects in the past few years. The number of market goats has more than tripled since the project began in 2006, while the number of market lambs has declined over the past five years. Some of the decline in market lamb numbers is probably due to exhibitors getting involved in the goat show instead of the lamb show. During the first few years of the goat show, show goats were cheaper than show lambs and the goat project was not as competitive. This tended to draw new, young exhibitors into the goat project. As the goat project became more competitive and prices paid for show goats increased, the rate of increase in this project has slowed. Entries in the state market hog, breeding ewe and dairy heifer shows have been fairly stable for the past 10 years. If a young person wants to get involved in showing livestock, or other livestock-related events, they should contact their County Extension Agent or Agricultural Education Teacher.


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

Year Beef Heifer

Dairy Heifer

Breeding Sheep

Market Goat

Market Hog

Market Lamb

Steer

1990 476 1504 550 5101991 504 1869 664 4421992 344 1948 954 3811993 520 1838 864 4121994 623 2347 807 3981995 695 58 2518 727 4191996 785 47 2384 609 4701997 788 82 69 2281 553 4591998 739 167 57 2297 516 4781999 728 261 56 2070 548 4212000 723 289 82 1850 523 4012001 761 336 109 1887 521 3962002 803 359 91 1885 530 3832003 923 319 113 1919 528 3832004 905 280 96 1966 452 3932005 898 300 95 2014 524 4132006 900 311 118 321 1955 464 4142007 921 307 111 404 1953 444 4152008 903 304 162 582 1973 500 3962009 805 283 133 758 1835 418 3642010 732 307 134 946 1932 378 3242011 683 328 150 1061 2007 345 3352012 644 340 116 1129 2006 316 3082013 608 355 100 1102 2058 318 2662014 535 389 139 1050 1992 312 2522015 508 387 128 1977 203


When the summer season rolls around, most students avoid schoolwork and studying for the couple of months they have earned as a break before the new school year begins. Relaxing, socializing and vacationing are top priorities for most high school students. But Georgia’s Junior Cattlemen’s Association juniors are not like most students. During the weekend of June 19-20, 20 students from around the state gathered for the annual Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge. The event was hosted in Athens, Georgia, on the University of Georgia campus and the participants were competing for nearly $10,000 worth of scholarships. This event included teams in groups of three and they spent long hours in preparation for both the individual and team events. Each team competed in 10 stations that tested their knowledge of the beef industry. Stations began on Friday afternoon; participants rotated through identifying meat cuts, participating in professional mock interviews, discussing current beef topics, and showcasing their public speaking skills. Beth and Randy Daniel hosted the teams at Partisover Ranch for dinner; the teams competed late into the evening. Competition fired up again Saturday morning with the 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. When the students were finished competing, they gathered together to learn results. Team MLK was awarded overall first place in the Senior Division and they were also the winners of the Credit and Finance, Reproduction and Marketing stations. Team members were Makayla Holmes, Lori Edwards and Kevin Edward, and they were coached by Jacob Holmes. Second place was awarded to Team Dawgs, which consisted of Katie Fife, Merritt Daniels, Greyson Fernandez and their coach, Jessica Fife. This team took the station victories in Job Interview, Beef Industry Issues, Beef Management Challenge and Seedstock Merchandising. The third place team was Middle Georgia FFA, and Caroline Waldrep, Ali Moore, Lizzie Neal and Coach Bill Waldrep made up this team. They

were station winners in Meats Identification. Taking home fourth place was Clarke-Oconee County, which consisted of Brantley Saye, Godfrey Hendrix, Clinton Lowder and Coach C. Monte Stephens. They also won the Nutrition and Health and Handling stations. And in fifth place was Carroll County Senior Team, consisting of Derrick Deyer, Blake Wilkinson, Nicholas Britt and Coach Ryan Ayers. In the Junior Division, Coffee County Freshman coached by Spencer Highsmith took home first place. Members of this team were Katie Ricketson, Cole Wallace and Allison Dorsey. Carroll County Junior Team, consisting of Coach Ryan Ayers with Will Smiley and Jake Cobb, took home second place. The goal of BISC is to test the participating students on their knowledge of the beef industry, while also preparing 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 who helped with BISC and extend a special thanks to our industry partners for their generous donations as sponsorship for our event.

By Kaytlyn Malia, GCA and GBB Summer Intern

Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge

Thank you to all the sponsors!Barnes Herefords • Bickett Genetics • Blackwater Cattle Co.

Black Gold Ranch & Feedlot • Boehringer-Ingelheim Buckhead Beed • Conley Enterprise • Elrod & Tolbert

Future Angus Stockman • Friendship Farms • Georgia Angus Assn. Georgia Simmental-Simbrah Assn. • Georgia CattleWomen’s Assn.

Greuel Family Brangus • Ivey’s Outdoor & Farm SupplyKatlin Mulvaney • Henry County Cattlemen’s Assn.

Madison County Cattlemen’s Assn. • Meldon Farms • Merial Tommy Moore • Moseley Brothers Cattle

Northeast Georgia Livestock • Partisover Ranch Pasture Management • Powder Creek Simmental

Three Rivers Cattlemen’s Association • Turnpike Creek Farms White Hawk Ranch • Wiregrass Chapter • Zoetis


Team MLK placed first in the Senior Division. They also won Reproduction, Marketing and Credit & Finance stations.

Team Dawgs placed second in the Senior Division. They also won Job Interview, Beef Industry Issues, Beef Management Challenge and Seedstock Merchandising stations.

Middle Georgia FFA placed third in the Senior Division. They also won the Meats Identification station.

Clark-Oconee County placed fourth in the Senior Division. The team also won Nutrition and Health & Handling stations.

Carroll County Senior team placed fifth in the Senior Division. Coffee County Freshman FFA placed first in the Junior Division.

Carroll County Junior team placed second in the Junior Division. All seven teams were impressive in their knowledge of the beef industry! Congratulations!

Association Reports • Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association

Another Year DownBy Wyatt Galloway

P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221

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

GJCA Mission Statement:The mission of the Georgia Junior

Cattlemen’s Association is to prepare the members of the junior association for membership and leadership in the

Young Cattlemen’s Council and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, and to offer

education opportunities to prepare them to become industry leaders.

GJCA Leadership:

ChairmanDalton Green

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Convention/Summer ConferenceLeanne Chafin

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Field Day CoordinatorEmily Potter

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Chapter RelationsTucker Carlan

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Chapter RelationsWyatt Galloway

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Chapter RelationsMcKayla Snow

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Chapter RelationsRachel Nance

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Youth Activities AdvisorBailey Toates816-824-0002

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The 2015 Georgia Cattlemen’s Summer Conference at St. Simon’s Island was an educational and fun experience that included all ages. The conference began with committee meetings, which showed me opportunities that lie ahead in the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association for rising young members. This was followed by keynote speakers: Kim Stackhouse, Director of Sustainability Research with NCBA, and Phillip Ellis, NCBA President. The speakers shared their experiences with NCBA and cattle operations throughout the United States. The experiences of Ms. Stackhouse and Mr. Ellis provided valuable insight into the beef industry and areas I may have an interest in pursuing in my future. The remainder of the day included free time for members to spend enjoying the beautiful island, the beaches, or golfing in the annual golf tournament. GJCA members who did not want to play golf were invited to the beach for volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, ships and sailors, and many more fun games. To wrap up the day, everyone enjoyed a low country boil at Bennie’s Red Barn restaurant and I have to say the food was off-the-charts amazing! The night concluded with the annual live auction. The next day started much the same with a committee meeting that was open to all members. After the meeting the GJCA members went on a tour of St. Simon’s Island, which included a stop at the St. Simon’s Lighthouse museum. The tour was one of my personal favorite events because I was able to spend time with the new officer team and other GJCA members, as well as enjoy a magical view of the “Golden Isles” with my new friends. The Georgia Cattlemen’s Board of Directors meeting came next on the agenda, followed by the YCC-sponsored lunch and corn hole tournament. The lunch was a time of good food, fellowship and competition with “titles” to defend in the corn hole tournament. Corn hole gets really competitive! The rest of the day was spent in free time where you could participate in a horseshoe tournament or test your drawing skills in a “perfect cow” drawing contest. Afterward, everyone enjoyed a night of music, dancing and “Name That Tune” game with friends old and new. The 2015 Georgia Cattlemen’s Summer Conference gave me high hopes for the upcoming year. The presentations during the meeting showed many good ideas that I think will be very successful in the coming year. The use of social media to educate and inform the public about the beef industry will be very effective, in my opinion. Social media is not an entirely new idea, since it has already been implemented in the last year; but the fact that it has been in place for a year will help the media grow quickly and the influence spread. During the conference I was encouraged to see that so many of the younger members of GCA were present; that gives me hope that cattlemen are not a dying breed in America. Agriculture has been the core of the U.S. economy, and it is my sincere hope that agriculture stays strong in the future.

Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association



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Emily Martin Conner Harris, 88, ofOdum, Georgia, died Wednesday, June 10,2015 at her residence. The Wayne County,Georgia native was a member of OdumUnited Methodist Church. Emily along withher husband were the founders of GreenviewFarms, which is the oldest continuous breederof Polled Hereford cattle in the state. She wasactive in all aspects of the farming operationfor more than 70 years. She was a member ofnumerous cattle and farming organizationsand supported the local FFA and 4-H clubs.She loved sharing the farm with youth anddisabled children for annual turkey hunts;working with her family maintaining a beau-tiful garden; and sharing her joy of cooking with many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Winton C. Harris Sr. and daughter, Janet Harris Gay.

William Pat Bryan William Pat Bryan, 83, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away July 4, 2015.He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, 1950-1954. Pat was employed by the Ten-nessee Department of Financial Institutions and worked with credit unions throughout Tennessee for 25 years. After retiring from the state, he was employed as manager of the Nashville Post Office Credit Union for five years. He made many friends while working with Tennessee credit unions.


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Alta Seeds................................23American Angus Association ....33American Hereford Assn..........64Ankony Farms........................2,3Barenbrug...............................27Bramblett Angus.....................42Bridges Angus Farm..................1CAM Ranches.........................44Carroll County Livestock....22,68Carroll T. Cannon, Auctioneer..22,68CES Polled Herefords..............37Daniel Livestock Service..........68Darren Carter, Auctioneer.........68Deep South Stocker Conference..56Duracast.................................48Elrod & Tolbert..................34,35Farmers Livestock Market........68Florida Heritage Beef ................7Franklin County Livestock........68Friendship Farms.....................39Fuller Farm Supply..................25Genex Cooperative, Inc............68Georgia Angus Breeders......30,31Georgia Beefmaster Breeders...24Georgia Brahman Breeders.......28Georgia Brangus Breeders........72Georgia Chianina Breeders.......24Georgia Farm Credit................16Georgia Hereford Breeders........65

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • A P R I L 2 0 1 5

Looking Past Weaning p. 38 • In for the Long Haul p. 44 • Fly Control p. 50



GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J U N E 2 0 1 5

A Nu Generation p. 40 • Internal Parasite Control p. 57 • GJCA Junior of the Year, Merritt Daniels p. 74

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • M A Y 2 0 1 5

What’s Your Beef? p. 38 • New GCA President, Randy Fordham p. 48 • Convention Coverage p. 50

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ADT Clarification p. 40 • Producer of the Year p. 58 • Stockpile Forage to Minimize Hay Feeding p. 62

Georgia Limousin Breeders.......50Georgia Red Angus Breeders ...52Georgia Santa Gertrudis Breeders..28Georgia Senepol Breeders........28Georgia Shorthorn Breeders......24Georgia Simmental Breeders..56,57Georgia-Florida Charolais Breeders..52Graham Livestock....................51Gretsch Brothers Angus...........36Highview Farms.......................24Hillside Angus Farm.................32Hill-Vue Farm.........................42King’s AgriSeeds......................60Kuhn Knight...........................79Local Harvest...........................68Lemmon Cattle Enterprises.....43Malcolm Financial Group.........70Martin’s Cattle Services............68Merial.......................................5Mid-Georgia Livestock Market..47, 68Mike Jones, Auctioneer............68Nationwide Insurance........56, 68Ogeechee Farms......................44Pasture Management................64Poe Farms................................46Predestined Cattle Co..............37Priefert Supply.........................25Raymond James Financial........69Red Devlon USA.....................79

Reproductive Management Services..68Ridgefield Farm.......................56Rockin R Trailers......................69Rocking W Angus....................32Smith Angus............................37Southeast AgNet......................70Southeast Brangus Breeders Assn..72Southeast Livestock Exchange..70Southeastern Semen Services....68Southern Showcase Sale...........54Southern States........................49Southside Fence and Building...68Sunbelt Ag Expo......................51Talbot State Bank....................24Tanner Farms..........................73The Bull Whisperer.................68The Wax Company.......IFC, IBCTyson Steel...............................69Upchurch Angus......................49Vaughn Farms..........................38Vigortone................................70Wil-Mil Farms.........................38Yara.........................................61Yon Family Farm.....................45Zoetis......................................47

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