DeSoto County Beef Newsletter 2150 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, Fl 34266

Future Arcadia Stockyards

August 2005 / Volume 27 Number 4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 24-25 Florida Citrus Expo, Lee County Civic Center, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

27 Meat Goat Training Course (Part V) --Florida A&M University Research and Extension Center, 4259 Bainbridge Hwy. (267 North) Quincy, FL—850-875-8557

TBA Grand Opening of the Arcadia Stockyards

September TBA Grand Opening of the Arcadia Stockyards

1-2 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quarterly Meeting, Port St. Lucie, Holiday Inn—800-459-5044

11-14 Florida Turfgrass Association 53rd Annual Conference & Show, Hyatt Coconut Point, Bonita Springs Fl.

22 Florida Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala

October 6 DeSoto/Charlotte Farm Bureau Annual Meeting—DeSoto Middle School Cafeteria, 6:30 PM

13-14 1st Annual Quail Management Shortcourse—Turner Center Exhibit Hall

27 DeSoto County Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting—Turner Center Exhibit Hall, 7:00 PM

November 1-3 Inter Agency Basic Prescribed Fire Training Course 2005-2006, Turner Center Exhibit Hall

4 Cowboy “Chute” Out—4 Man Ranch Team Competition for Pride and Prizes—Location TBA

16 Beef Quality Assurance, the Florida Beef Quality Producer Program, Turner Center Exhibit Hall, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Brazilian Beef Exports Up By 33% Brazil's January-July 2005 beef export revenue jumped 33% over the same period last year, reports the National Confederation of Agriculture (CNA). Revenue totaled $1.752 billion, up from the $1.313 billion of January to July 2004, reports aebrazil.com. As a result, Brazil is on a pace to total $3 billion in beef export revenue this year, says CNA meat livestock forum president Antenor Nogueira. That should retain for Brazil the title of world's largest beef exporter for the third consecutive year. Brazil's beef exports were $2.457 billion in 2004. Brazil has shipped 1.299 million metric tons of on-the-bone beef thus far this year, a 35% increase over the 965,000 tons from January-July 2004. Source: — Joe Roybal—Cow-Calf Weekly, August 12, 2005 Market Information This Week Last Week Last Year

CORN: Kansas City US No 2 rail White Corn was 1 to 2 cents lower from 1.96-1.97 per bushel. US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was steady from 2.00-2.01 per bushel. Omaha US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was steady to 1cent higher from 1.77-1.79 per bushel. Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was 3/4 to 8 1/2 cents higher from 2.05-2.23 per bushel. Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 1/2 cent lower to 1/2 cent higher from 2.05-2.08 per bushel. Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow Corn rail was 3 1/2 cents higher at 1.96 per bushel. Source: USDA Livestock and Grain Website, Friday August 12, 2005: http://www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubs/cfsd.htm PETA Urges Korea to Ban All U.S. Meat Imports People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) appealed to South Korea by letter last week asking Seoul to ban all U.S. meat products. AsiaPulse reports PETA urged South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong to: "Please help protect your citizens by banning hazardous meat products from the U.S." South Korea hasn't accepted U.S. beef imports since December 2003 but does import U.S. poultry, pork and other meat products.

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In its letter, PETA also claimed the use of growth stimulants and antibiotics in U.S. livestock production is "putting consumers at risk of developing health problems," the article said. "USDA, whose responsibility it is to inspect food, is filled with officials who do the bidding of the meat industry, so contaminated meat frequently slips into our food supply and sickens consumers both in the U.S. and abroad," the letter said. Source: — Joe Roybal—Cow-Calf Weekly, August 12, 2005 FDA to Strengthen Ruminant Feed Ban The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will propose new regulations designed to further protect the U.S. livestock feed supply against BSE. FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford told attendees to the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology meeting in Baltimore this week that the agency is focusing on eliminating specified-risk materials from all animal feed that could include brain and spinal cord from cattle 30 months and older. The new rules will address lingering questions about compliance with the existing feed ban. Crawford also said inspections of more than 4,000 feed and rendering facilities that handle ruminant proteins resulted in 10 facilities requiring official agency action to address “deficiencies.” Since 1997, bovine material has been banned only from cattle feed. Critics claim the rule is insufficient in the wake of two BSE discoveries in the United States. So-called “loopholes” in the feed ban are likely to be closed under new FDA regulations. The elimination of feeding chicken litter and plate waste to cattle are likely to be included in any FDA revisions to the ruminant feed ban. Source: — Greg Henderson, Drovers editor—Drovers Alert Thursday, August 11, 2005, Vol. 5, Issue 32 U.S. Beef Returns to the Philippines Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced last week that the Philippines will resume imports of U.S. beef and beef products. Under the agreement, the United States can export boneless beef from cattle not older than 30 months to the Philippines. The estimated value of the Philippines market reopening to U.S. boneless beef is $2.5 million. Source: — Greg Henderson, Drovers editor—Drovers Alert Thursday, August 11, 2005, Vol. 5, Issue 32

Disease Outbreaks Impacts Beef Industry MostCattle and beef have been the species most dramatically impacted by disease outbreaks and related trade restrictions, according to a new report from the USDA’s Economic Research Service. And according to the ERS, forecasts of 2005 U.S. animal-products trade reflect expected market responses given the uncertainties surrounding cattle and beef markets in the United States. U.S. beef exports in 2003 reached record levels and were second only to Australia worldwide, but the December 2003 discovery of a single case of BSE in Washington state made 2004 beef exports 82 percent lower at 461 million pounds. This drop reduced the U.S. share of beef exports by major traders from 18 to 3 percent. At the same time, U.S. beef imports in 2004 were 14 percent higher than the record set in 2002. Source: — Greg Henderson, Drovers editor—Drovers Alert Thursday, August 11, 2005, Vol. 5, Issue 32. Atkins Diet Popularity Fading The Atkins diet, widely credited with boosting meat demand in recent years, seems to be losing popularity. The downward trend is exemplified by an announcement last week that Atkins Nutritionals Inc., the food company founded by the late Robert Atkins, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Atkins Nutritionals markets a wide range of low-carbohydrate food products that meet the specifications of the once-popular diet. The company plans to scale back its offerings and focus on nutrition bars and shakes. Countless people have lost weight using Atkins and similar plans, but experience tells us very few can maintain such a restrictive diet. There is some good news. Findings from a recent study at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine indicate that higher protein intake, rather than less carbohydrates, aids weight loss. Protein helps people feel more full and thus eat fewer calories. Results of this research suggest people could lose weight by adding more lean meat to a healthy, balanced diet. That’s a plan I could stick with. Source: — Greg Henderson, Drovers editor—Drovers Alert Thursday, August 14, 2005, Vol. 5, Issue 31. Prescribed Fire Training Course (Cattlemen’s Version) 2005 November 1-3, 2005 there will be a Prescribed Fire Training Course held at the Turner Center Exhibit Hall. The course is designed to train cattlemen/private landowners in the use and application of prescribed fire. The course will begin at 12:00 Noon on the 1st and end on Friday the 3rd sometime after 3:30 PM after the conclusion of the Exam for Certification. The cost of this school is $150.00

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Pasture Insect Identification Striped Grass Looper Striped Grass Looper Colorado Potato Beetle Cattle Insects Cattle Grub Larvae Cattle Screwworm Larvae

Beef Management CalendarAugust and September

Control weeds in summer pastures. Identify, vaccinate, implant, and work late calves.

Watch for evidence of footrot and treat. Wean calves and cull cow from herd.

Treat for liver flukes as close to August 15th as possible, if they are in your area.

If cattle grubs were found on cattle last winter or heel flies were observed in the pasture, treat for cattle grubs in August.

Cut Hay in September if pastures are dry enough. Check dust bags and back rubbers.

Apply Nitrogen to warm season pastures, if needed. Check mineral feeder.

Deep disc pastures for reestablishment. Plant warm season perennial pastures.

Pregnancy test and cull open heifers from replacement herd.

Check for army worms and treat if necessary.

Determine Bull Replacement needs, develop selection criteria and begin checking availability of quality bulls.

Remove open, unsound or poor producing cows from the herd.

James F. Selph, DeSoto County Extension Director, IV, Livestock

1. The Striped Grass Looper will be found often in Stargrass.

2. The Colorado Potato Beetle feeds on plants in the Solanace family that includes potatoes and Tropical Soda Apples. We are finding these feeding on TSA.

3. Cattle Grubs can be found on the backs of cattle. They are the larvae on the adult Heel Fly.

4. The Cattle Screwworm Larvae is only found feeding on live tissue of cattle.

INTER AGENCY BASIC PRESCIBED FIRE TRAINING COURSE CATTLEMEN’S VERSION

2005-2006

A COURSE ON THE BASICS OF PRESCRIBED FIRE November 1-3, 2005

TURNER CENTER EXHIBIT HALL

The Best Management Practices for Beef Cattle

Production in Florida were recently adopted by the

Florida Cattlemen’s Association. Prescribed

burning is one of these practices

Prescribed burning should not be taken lightly.

Human error and the environment can have

disastrous effects which could ultimately affect the

legal ability of the landowners to conduct “burning”

in the future.

“Prescription Burners” need to be professional and

maintain high ethics and standards.

TUESDAY

This educational program is a cooperative effort between:

Florida Cattlemen’s Association University of Florida IFAS Extension

Florida Division of Forestry

12:00 NOON Introductions 12:45 Why We Burn 1:45 Ecological Effects 3:15 Firing Techniques 5:15 Dinner 6:15 Legal Requirements 8:15 Adjourn

WEDNESDAY 12:00 NOON Public Relations 1:00 Fire Weather 3:30 Fire Behavior 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Smoke Management 8:30 Adjourn

THURSDAY 8:00 Safety 10:00 Planning and Evaluation

12:30 Lunch 1:30 Holding and Contingencies 3:30 Exam

Programs are open to all regardless of race, color, sex, handicap, religion, or national origin. Persons in need of special accommodations should call a week in advance of the program.

Registration Deadline: October 6, 2005 Minimum Registration Number: 15 Maximum Registration Number: 30 All Sessions are filled on a first come firstserve basis!!

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MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS 7 PAYMENTS TO:

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

1206 N. PARK ROAD PLANT CITY, FL 33563

COST: $150.00

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INTER AGENCY BASIC PRESCIBED FIRE TRAINING COURSE CATTLEMEN’S VERSION

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1st Annual Quail Management Shortcourse Turner Center Exhibit Hall

Arcadia, Fl

October 13-14, 2005 Registration $50.00

Day 1 Quail Ecology, Management, & Issues Presiding: Jim Selph 8:00 Registration & coffee 8:30 Welcome 8:40 Status, distribution, and thoughts on quail population

declines in Florida)-Tommy Hines FWC 8:55 Quail population declines and the Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative in Florida and the Southeast—Don McKenzie, Wildlife Management Institute and Coordinator of NBCI 9:10 Quail facts—Bill Giuliano 9:30 Predation & predator control—Bill Palmer, Tall Timbers 9:55 Fire ant effects & control—Roberto Pereira, USDA-ARS 10:00 Break Presiding: George Tanner 10:40 Habitat assessment: identifying good and bad sites—Roger Wells, QU National Habitat Coordinator 11:10 Mechanical treatments to improve rangelands for quail—George Tanner 11:30 The importance and use of fire in quail management—Scott Penfield, DOD Avon Park 12:00 Lunch & Keynote Speaker: Rangeland Quail and Their Management--Experience and Successes—Dave Delaney, King Ranch Presiding: Bill Giuliano 1:30 Rangeland grasses: identification and pros and cons for wildlife and livestock—James Martin, Univ. of Ga. 3:40 Herbicides & quail—Scott Houston, BASF 4:00 Benefits of quail management practices to other species: turkey, deer, and others—Chuck McKelvy, FWC and Adam Butler, UGA 4:25 Quail hunting leases: how do they work?—Wayne Zahn, Lykes Bros. 4:45 Shooting preserves: how do they work?— 5:05 Regulations regarding quail hunting, leases, and shooting preserves—Nick Wiley, FWC 5:25 Quality hunting issues: what makes a good hunt?—Dick Corbett, FWC and others Facilitating: Will Sheftall 6:00 Dinner & Panel Discussion: What is the future of quail and quail hunting in Florida?— What does the future for quail and quail hunting in Florida look like? how dependent is quail habitat management on a future critical mass of industrial forestry and rangelands in different regions of the state? Who will be the quail habitat stewards and managers in Florida in the future? the hunters? the beneficiaries?

Day 2 Presiding: Jim Selph 7:30 Registration & coffee 8:00 Habitat management: range management, food plots, fire, etc. on local areas 12:00 Lunch Bird Dogs: Information & Demonstrations Presiding: Jim Selph 1:00 Dog breeds & training 1:20 Working dog health & nutrition— 1:40 Dog handling & performance during hunts 2:00 Hunting dogs: what good are they?—Clay Sisson—Albany Quail Project 2:20 Q&A with speakers 3:00 Field demonstration and Q&A with nationally recognized hunting dog person—proper use of training collars, other training methods, etc. 5:00 Depart This program is designed to educate landowners, managers, hunters, and quail enthusiasts on the ecology and management Northern Bobwhite Quail in Florida. In addition, bird dogs and their importance to quail hunting will be examined. The science-based information will come from a variety of sources, including landowners, the hunting industry, academia, NGO’s, and natural resource agencies, and be presented in layperson terms.

Cooperators: South Florida Beef Forage Program

Tall Timbers FWC

Quail Unlimited

LODGING AVAILABLE AT: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

863/494-5900

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1st Annual Quail Management Shortcourse

Registration Form. October 13-14, 2005

Complete the registration form, enclose registration fee and return to the registrar at the address below. If you have any questions, contact your County Extension Agent listed in the brochure. Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______ Home Phone: _________________________________ Business Phone: ______________________________ Registration Fees: $50.00 per person (non-refundable) for the Quail Management Shortcourse. Checks Payable to: South Florida Beef-Forage Program. Return to: South Florida Beef-Forage Program

2150 NE Roan St. Arcadia, FL 34266