March 2013 Georgia Cattleman Magazine

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ContentsContentsVolume 41 / Number 3 / March 2013

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 Postage Paid at Macon, GA, and additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER — Send address changes to GEORGIA CATTLEMAN, 100 Cattlemen’s Drive, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, Georgia 31221. For advertisinginformation, contact Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, GA 31221. Phone: 478-474-6560.

GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’SASSOCIATION100 Cattlemen’s Drive / P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221Phone: 478-474-6560 / Fax: [email protected] / www.gabeef.org

GCA & GEORGIA BEEF BOARD STAFFExecutive Vice President: Josh White, [email protected] of Operations:Michele Creamer, [email protected] of Communications & Youth Activities:Dallas Duncan, [email protected] Director of Industry Information:Brooke Williams, [email protected] and Facilities Coordinator:Sherri Morrow, [email protected] Program and Compliance Coordinator:Tricia Combes, [email protected]

MAGAZINE STAFFEditor: Josh White, [email protected] editorial: Dallas Duncan, [email protected]: Dallas Duncan, [email protected] Graphic artist: Gayla Dease, [email protected] editorial:Brooke Williams, [email protected]: Michele Creamer, [email protected]: Sherri Morrow, [email protected]

THE GEORGIA CATTLEMANThe March 2013 cover of Georgia Cattleman

magazine features a Hereford cow-calf pairbasking in the sun on a balmy – albeit windy! –January afternoon at Sunset Ridge Herefords inCumming, Ga.

The Georgia Cattleman magazine and theGeorgia Cattlemen’s Association reserve theexclusive right to accept or reject advertising oreditorial material submitted for publication. Theeditorial content contained in this magazine doesnot necessarily represent the views of the GeorgiaCattleman magazine or the Georgia Cattlemen’sAssociation.

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GCA MISSIONSTATEMENT

The mission of theGeorgia Cattlemen’sAssociation is to unitecattle producers to

advance the economic, political andsocial interests of Georgia’s cattleindustry.

Member Since 2000

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Association reports6 GCA President’s Report by Chuck Joiner9 GCA Executive Vice President’s Report by Josh White10 GCA Leadership 23 Georgia Beef Board Report by Brooke Williams82 Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Report by Jordan Harrison

Industry news8 Your Beef Buck$ at Work13 Meet GCA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Griffis14 Introduction of Judgment Fund Transparency Act Applauded14 NCBA-PAC Welcomes New Members of Congress15 Cattle Industry Celebrates Successful Convention20 GCA 2013 Emerging Leaders Conference Highlights21 NCBA Convention Highlights40 GCA Convention Meal and Event Registration Form41 Forage Conference Schedule42 GCA Convention Schedule44 GCA Convention Sponsors45 GCA Convention Vendors48 HAIRSPRAY by Dallas Duncan52 Federation Subcommittees Announce Goals, Challenges56 Planned Furloughs of Federal Meat Inspectors Announced58 Boehringer Ingelheim to Sponsor BQA Certification60 2013 Leadership Nominees66 Farming Full Circle by Dallas Duncan

Reader services12 New Members 16 In My Opinion by Scott George17 GCA Facebook Photo Contest Winner18 Good Moos! 19 Chapter Connections 22 Brooke’s Beef Bites by Brooke Williams29 Associate Members31 My New Horse and Tom by Baxter Black74 Industry Obituaries 75 Calendar of Events76 Local Market Reports79 Beef Management Calendar for the Month of March86 Advertising Index

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The purpose of this article is to thinkabout goals, both personal and profession-al. Football season is over with the culmi-nation of the Super Bowl. No doubt thegoal of any football team is to make it tothe championship game and win, just likethe Baltimore Ravens did. We as cattle-men should be no different in our opera-tions. The difference is professional ath-letes are compensated, win or lose.

I read where Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees receivesmore than $200,000 every time he bats, whether he gets ahit or strikes out. Just imagine if you received that everytime you sold a calf. I know this is not a very good analo-gy, but the one thing we have in common is he goes to batto hit a home run each time and we sell a calf to make asmuch as we can each time. We need to set goals before thebreeding season as to how we want to breed our cows andin the end market them. We have many tools in our tool-box we can utilize to attain this goal, we just have to makethe commitment to use them. By setting goals we can turnthe ordinary practices into extraordinary practices,whether it is on the production side or the marketing sideof your business.

As this pertains to the Georgia Cattlemen’sAssociation, we recently completed our EmergingLeaders Conference with 16 committed producers fromaround the state. The purpose of this conference is toeducate future leaders on our industry and the workingsof our association. As I sat through the first day of train-ing I was impressed with all the participants and theinput that they shared. Kendal Frazier from NationalCattlemen’s Beef Association presented a leadership pro-gram that was excellent.

Participants got the opportunity to discuss the traits ofgood leaders and how we can apply these ideas at our localchapters and on the state level. This is an example of theGCA’s goal to develop leaders for the future of our organ-ization. Another goal of GCA is to increase the member-ship to 5,000 and at this time we are only 39 membersshort of our goal.

I would like to personally challenge each chapter inthe state to set their goal for the month of March toincrease their membership by five members. By doing this

we can reach the 5,000 goal that Past President SteveBlackburn set last year and we continue to pursue.Chapter leaders should review delinquent member reportsand touch base with these people to remind them thattheir membership expired. Just a phone call can make adifference.

All of us have set goals in our lifetime and knowthe feeling we have when we attain them. I look for-ward to receiving that message from Macon that wehave reached 5,000 so that we can set the bar a littlehigher next year.

Another goal GCA has set is to make sure Ted Dyer’sposition is filled and that the Tifton diagnostic lab is fullyfunded. We have been to Atlanta and shared our concernwith legislators several times and are somewhat optimisticabout the outcome.

As of press time the State Checkoff, Senate Bill 97, hasbeen unanimously approved by the Senate agriculturecommittee. This will set up a referendum for all cattle pro-ducers to vote on in the fall.

In closing I would like to thank each member andchapter that has taken this membership goal seriously. Asmy daddy used to say, “We are in the short rows now.”Just remember to “Keep Asking” because we will not besatisfied with only a third of the cattle producers inGeorgia being members of GCA.


GCA PRESIDENT CHUCK JOINER

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I would like tothank each member andchapter that has takenthis membership goal

seriously. As my daddyused to say, “We are inthe short rows now.”


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Georgia Young Farmer ConventionNeither rain nor sleet nor the threat of snow could stop the 2013Georgia Young Farmer Convention! Held this year in Athens, Ga.,at the Classic Center, several hundred GYF members gathered fortwo days of trade shows, meetings, banquets and competitivesilent and live auctions. Georgia Beef Board and GeorgiaCattlemen's Association were represented by Executive VicePresident Josh White and Director of Communications and YouthActivities Dallas Duncan. Several new members signed up, a giftbasket was given away and members of many chapters stoppedby to brainstorm on new events and speakers for their meetings.

Georgia Grazing Lands Conservation Coalition MeetingGeorgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Josh White attend-ed the Georgia Grazing Lands Conservation Coalition Meeting on Jan. 17 inWatkinsville, Ga. The coalition met at the J. Phil Campbell research stationand heard updates on grazing demonstration projects from Philip Brown, aNatural Resources Conservation Service grazing lands specialist. DennisHancock, Extension forage specialist, presented a grant proposal for a “BetterGrazing” project, which will demonstrate to cattlemen the benefits of bestmanagement practices in grazing when compared to traditional manage-ment. The project was approved, setting the stage for important research andeducation at the Watkinsville facility. In the photo above, from left to right,are GCA representative and Vice Chairman Scott Fleming; GCA representativeShane Moore; Georgia Farm Bureau representative and Chairman RobertFountain; Brown; and Hancock.

Winter Classic ShowDespite the frigid temperatures, a large amount of exhibitors came to the Carroll CountyYoung Farmer's Winter Classic Livestock Show on Jan. 19. On Friday morning, Georgia JuniorCattlemen's Association provided hot chocolate to exhibitors and their families duringcheck-in. The event officially kicked off Friday night with a barbecue supper, live entertain-ment from The Johnathan EastBand, a cake auction and sev-eral exciting rounds of BINGO.Kent Stanford of Alabama.,judged the show on Saturday,which included showmanship,heifer and steer competitions.For full heifer and steer showresults, see Goin' Showin' onpage 84.

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Turbulence is a bit of a mystery to me. Focusing onlife sciences in high school and college, I missedtaking any physics classes, which probably places

me at a disadvantage for understanding how air can bebumpy. I’m not typically a “nervous flyer,“ but let tur-bulence start working on the plane I’m traveling in andI do get anxious. Sometimes I try and imagine I’m on aSouth Georgia summertime washboard rutted road, butthe hum of the jet engines won’t let me convince myselffor long and sweat beads up again. I don’t think I’ve everflown into Washington, D.C., when I didn’t feel a sig-nificant amount of turbulence. Somehow that doesn’tseem like a coincidence.

As cattlemen we deal with turbulence disrupting ourlives on a regular basis. The cattle markets are primeexamples and we’ve lost and gained altitude several timesalready in early 2013. First came the announcement of alarge Texas slaughter facility being idled due to limited cat-tle available for processing. This announcement took themarket to unexpected January lows. Russia’s position ofbanning US beef imports on growth promotant concernssoftened markets further. Then a combination of goodnews showing fewer cattle in feedlots and the announce-ment that Japan would allow beef from US cattle up to 30months of age sent the markets surging higher.

Overall the outlook continues to be one of prof-itability for forage based cow-calf producers, so long aswe have the moisture to produce ample grazing and hay.

Speaking of moisture, we’ve dealt with turbulentweather as well. From early January winter drought con-cerns to flooding and tornadoes, February proved amore eventful weather month than we are typicallyaccustomed to. Our thoughts and prayers have beenwith those negatively affected by the storms. It has beennice to visit with some of our South Georgia membersand hear that they have actually spotted some mud thatwasn’t pivot-induced!

The Georgia General Assembly has had a few upsand downs this session, but the turbulence has been min-imal for agriculture compared to the past few years. TheGeorgia Agricultural Tax Exemption card and programhas been a source of turbulence, but this is not unex-pected with a brand-new program that involves multiplestate agencies.

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Blackand others are urging farmers to be patient and reason-able with expectations of the new program as the bugsare worked out. Georgia Department of Revenue pub-lished some general guidelines that outline what is salestax exempt. Only products, energy (fuel) and materialsthat are being used in the production of an agriculturalcommodity qualify as tax exempt. There have been

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numerous reports of abuse of the program. Please remem-ber that each GATE card holder is responsible for utilizingthe card in an honest way. We worked awfully hard to gainthe expanded exemptions which now include fence materi-als. Let us each be mindful that the exemptions could be lostmuch more quickly than they were achieved.

We’ve seen a pretty stiff head wind on getting thenorthwest Georgia beef cattle specialist position filled.GCA continues to make the case for this effective posi-tion, but many interests are competing for resources in avery tight budget environment. If you have benefittedfrom the University of Georgia Master Cattlemen’sProgram, Beef Quality Assurance, youth livestock pro-grams, the Calhoun Bull Test and Sale, the CalhounHERD program, articles written by UGA Beef Teammembers or a local chapter program conducted by one ofour beef specialists, I would urge you to reach out to yourstate legislators and let them know we need funding forthis position. Not sure who to call or what to say? GiveGCA a call and we’ll help you reach your senator or rep-resentative with the right message.

Much progress has been made in moving forward withlegislation to form the Agriculture CommodityCommission for Beef, which will enable cattle owners tovote in a referendum later this year to initiate a state pro-gram to fund research, education and promotion of ourindustry. Look for more details and information at theCattle Industry Hot Topics Roundtable at the GCAConvention on Saturday, April 6. We hope to begin shift-ing our focus from the enabling legislation to educating andinforming cattlemen in preparation for the referendum.

The GCA Convention and Beef Expo is coming upquickly and there is no better place to learn how to dealwith the turbulence we face as cattlemen. Beginning withthe Forage Conference on April 3, each day will featureeducational programs that will help you navigate forfuture success in our business. Be sure to sign up early andtake advantage of the “Early Bird” meal pricing. Join fel-low cattlemen in celebrating our success of reaching the5,000 member mark (sign up a friend or neighbor todayto make sure we get there!). See full details beginning onpage 40.

Finally, I must thank all the volunteer leaders who ded-icated their time and resources to represent GCA on policyand Checkoff committees at the recent Cattle IndustryConvention in Tampa, Fla. Without passionate farmers andranchers willing to devote their expertise at the local, stateand national levels, our industry wouldn’t survive the tur-bulence that continually comes our way. Thank you foryour devotion. I look forward to celebrating with you inApril!

TurbulenceExecutive Vice President’s Report

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[Josh White is GCA and Georgia Beef Board Executive Vice President]

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Dean Bagwell, Cartersville, [email protected] T. Cannon, TyTy, [email protected] Kyle Gillooly, Wadley, [email protected] Fordham, Danielsville, [email protected] Williams, Milan, [email protected] Griffis, Screven, [email protected]

GCA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS

Region 1: James Burton, [email protected]

Region 2: Eddie Bradley, [email protected]

Region 3: Ron Ward, [email protected]

Region 4: Bill Cline, [email protected]

Region 5: Brent Galloway, [email protected]

Region 6: Tammy Cheely, [email protected]

Region 7: Steve Lennon, [email protected]

Region 8: Danny McLeod, [email protected]

Region 9: Mike Burke, [email protected]

Region 10: Scotty Lovett, [email protected]

Region 11: Derek Williams, [email protected]

Region 12: Ray Hicks, [email protected]

Region 13: John Moseley, Jr., [email protected]

Region 14: Terry Harris, [email protected]

Region 15: Alvin Walker, [email protected]

GCA Immediate Past President: Steve Blackburn, [email protected]. Box 179, Waynesboro, GA 30830NCBA Directors:Randy Fordham, Danielsville, [email protected] Blackburn, Waynesboro, [email protected] Foundation Chairman:Bill Hopkins, Thomson, [email protected]’s President:Nanette Bryan, Summerville, [email protected]

GCA PAST PRESIDENTS1961-1963 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 T. Jones, Foley, AL1992-1993 Mark Armentrout, Roswell1993-1994 Ralph Bridges, Lexington1994-1995 Lane Holton, Camilla1995-1996 Jim Goodman, Temple1996-1997 Dr. Frank Thomas, Alamo1997-1998 Joe Duckworth, Milledgeville1998-1999 Betts Berry, Chickamauga1999-2000 Curly Cook, Crawford2000-2001 Chuck Sword, Williamson2001-2002 Robert Fountain, Jr., Adrian2002-2003 Louie Perry, Moultrie2003-2004 Tim Dean, Lafayette2004-2005 John Callaway, Hogansville2005-2006 Bill Hopkins, Thomson2006-2007 Dr. Jim Strickland, Glennville2007-2008 Evans Hooks, Swainsboro2008-2009 Mike McCravy, Bowdon2009-2010 Bill Nutt, Cedartown2010-2011 Bill Bryan, Summerville2011-2012 Steve Blackburn, Waynesboro

MELVIN PORTERVice President

168 Hardman Rd.,Jefferson, GA 30549706-654-8283

DAVID GAZDAPresident-Elect

1985 Morton RoadAthens, GA 30605706-227-9098

BILLY MOORETreasurer

172 Hidden Lakes DriveGray, GA 31032478-986-6893

JOSH WHITEExecutive V.P.

100 Cattlemen’s Drive /P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221478-474-6560

GCA LEADERSHIP TEAM

Email: [email protected]



Your GCA leadershipteam is here to serve you.Contact us with your ideasabout our association or tovisit about the cattle industry.

CHUCK JOINERPresident

425 Gray RoadCarrollton, GA 30116770-832-7299



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706-259-3723Ocmulgee ..............Jim Cannon / 229-467-2042

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912-217-1701Stephens ...............Mark Smith / 706-779-7362Tattnall ................Newley Halter / 912-690-0789

Taylor .................Wayne Wilson / 706-656-6351Thomas.......Charles R. Conklin / 229-228-6548Three Rivers .....Derek Williams / 229-315-0986Tift .......................Buck Aultman / 229-382-3202Tri-County..............Alan Sowar / 770-550-4139Tri-State ..............Steve Reasor / 423-718-1338Troup ..................Tom Mahaffey / 770-329-7197Turner ..................Randy Hardy / 229-567-9255University of Georgia .....................Zach Cowart

678-315-4112Walton.............Sammy Maddox / 770-267-8724Washington.......Bobby Brantley / 478-240-0453Wayne..................Joe B. Harris / 912-586-6728Webster .................Andy Payne / 229-828-2140Wilkes..................Shane Moore / 706-678-5705Worth.................Donald Gilman / 229-776-3779


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GCA-GJCA-GCWA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Complete and mail this form to:

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association100 Cattlemen’s Drive

P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221

478-474-6560 • Fax 478-474-5732Email: [email protected]

� New Member � RenewalName ____________________________________________Address___________________________________________City ______________________________________________State____________ Zip______________________________Phone ____________________________________________E-mail ____________________________________________GCA Chapter_______________________________________Sponsored by ______________________________________Birthday (juniors only) _______________________________GCA Dues, 1 year ______________________________$ 50GJCA Dues, 1 year______________________________$ 15GCWA Dues, 1 year_____________________________$ 15Additional Local Dues, 1 year _____________________$___

TOTAL PAYMENT $___

Thank you ... for your membership!Membership dues entitle you to receive a one-year subscription to the Georgia Cattleman magazine.Payment of GCA membership dues is tax-deductible for most members as an ordinary businessexpense. Complying with tax laws, GCA estimates 5% of the dues payment is not deductible as abusiness expense because of direct lobbying activities. Also, charitable contributions to GCA are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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Welcome to our herd!Chris Alexander, ElbertonJosh T. Barrett, PelhamPhillip Beegle Jr., NewnanKathy Boutwell, CamillaJason Brooks, HogansvilleTerry Brown, CochranMichael Bugden, NewnanJohn Burdin, FlovillaJosh Cabe, RockmartAustin Cofield, Temple

Anthony Coleman, HarlemFrank L. Dancy, Johns Creek

Cal Deloach, ClaxtonMike Derrick, Tignall

Mitchell Dickey, WintervilleWilliam Tim Finch,

JeffersonHali Gladden, Carrollton

Douglas Graham,Washington

Charles Griffis, CovingtonAmanda Hague, AustellAndrew Hall, CamillaKevin Harrison, CamillaJoe A. Hart Jr., StatesboroJoshua Hawkins, Colbert

Ray Dean Heard, ColquittKaren Holcombe, Franklin

Dalton Howell,Willacoochee

Robert Keith, DaltonJerry L. Kight, BroxtonLee Lancaster, EastmanCarlos Leach, Stockbridge

Rick Lear, Winter Haven, Fla.Jason Lewis, CamillaLaurie Long, ReynoldsTy Martin, Dewy Rose

Will McDaniel, AlpharettaWalker Moore, WashingtonKen Murphy, DouglasvilleMarcus Nash, MariettaNadine Pike, FranklinEric Pope, WatkinsvilleMichael Powell, PearsonChris Purvis, NewnanBrad Rahn, SpringfieldLouis Redding, BrooksSteve Register, ChulaMark & Michelle Reid,

Rockmart

Sam Robinson, Lake City, Fla.

Colby Ross, QuitmanJane A. Rutledge,McDonough Jeff Scogin, Gay

Jim Sells, GrantvilleRoy Smith, Camilla

Kevin Sumner, FitzgeraldShirly Tankersley, Fitzgerald

Keaton Thompson,Eastanollee

Walker County FarmBureau, Lafayette

Jack Walters, BarnesvilleMichele Wiesner, ColbertPhillip White, Rocky FaceRicky Whitley, Williamson

W. David Whitley,Grantville

Maxwell Holland Wilcox,Collins

James Wilson, CohuttaDale A. Woodward,

ForsythDavid Yelton, Perry


Meet GCAExecutive

CommitteeMember

Ronnie Griffis

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Share what it means tobe an Executive Committeemember and some of theresponsibilities you undertake.

ANSWER: It’s a goodopportunity for me to try toparticipate in the leadership of theCattlemen’s Association. We’rejust trying to learn and help theCattlemen’s Association so we canmove forward. We try to takecare of the association’s business,membership drives, do things tomake money for the associationand try to improve the quality ofour association so the other stateassociations want to be like us.We try to empower individualproducers, too.

Describe yourbackground and involvementin the beef cattle industry.

ANSWER: I was raised up onthe farm that we’re on now. I’mthe second generation, Kristy[Arnold] is third and her kids arethe fourth generation. That’s allI’ve ever done, is work with cowsand row crops and hogs. I’ve been

farming all my life. I showed with4-H and FFA all over the statewhen I was young. Now we onlydo cows, and since we’ve changedto embryo it’s a little morecomplicated, but it’s enjoyable,too.

In your opinion, whatis the most pertinent issueGeorgia’s beef industry is facingtoday?

ANSWER: Trying to educatethe consumer on what we do,how we do it and the quality ofwhat we’re doing. A lot of themdon’t realize how well they’reeating and how cheap they’reeating.

What improvements orchanges would you like to seeevolve over the next year withinGCA?

ANSWER: Probably just tokeep on with the quality of peoplewe have running GCA. I thinkwe’ll just keep moving forwardand helping out young farmers,the younger generation of women

and men getting involved n cowsand production and agriculture asa whole. I think that’ll not onlyhelp the Georgia Cattlemen’s, butit will help the country as awhole. Somebody’s got toproduce the food and fiber. GGCC

QUICK FACTS:• Griffis has been married to his wife,Bonnie, for 38 years. They have onedaughter, Kristy Arnold, an up-and-coming member of GCA’s leadership,and two grandchildren ages 4 and 7.

• Griffis is a member of the WayneCounty Cattlemen's Association.

• His favorite cut of beef is the ribeye –though he’ll eat them all. But he saysif he goes out to buy steak, that’swhat he comes home with.


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The legislation would require the Treasury to issue apublic report describing funds allocated, a brief descriptionof facts surrounding the agency request and an identifica-tion of the recipient of those funds.The legislation targets abuse of thefund by groups that consistentlychallenge the federal government incourt and receive reimbursement.

“The livestock industry fullysupports Rep. Gardner’s introduc-tion of the Judgment FundTransparency Act, a good-gover-nance transparency bill which willserve as a major step forward in theeffort to track currently unaccount-ed-for tax dollars being used to put

our producers out of business,” says PLC ExecutiveDirector and NCBA Federal Lands Director Dustin VanLiew.

Van Liew asserted the billwould have a significant impacton the pervasive anti-agriculturelawsuits facing the governmentand livestock producers.

“Our members, in order todefend their businesses, often endup paying out-of-pocket for person-al attorneys at the same time thattheir tax dollars are being funneledto their opponents,” he says. “Thislegislation will help make govern-ment more accountable.”

NCBA-PAC Welcomes New Members of Congress

PLC and NCBA Applaud Introduction of Judgment Fund Transparency Act

Starting in January, the NCBAWashington, D.C., office hostedmeet and greet events for Rep.Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Rep. SteveDaines, R-Mont. and Rep. TomCotton, R-Ark. All newcomers toCapitol Hill, the three joined 81other new House members and 14new Senators who were sworn in aspart of the 113th Congress.

“We have made significantprogress, but our work is far frombeing completed,” says NCBA-PACDirector Anna Lee. “It is vital tokeep our priorities in the forefront ofour policy makers’ agendas.”

In the last two years, NCBA-PAC has gained momentum, becom-ing one of the leading animal agricul-tural PACs in the country and rank-ing 70th among all trade association

PACs, according to CongressionalQuarterly’s Money Line. Lee addsthat with fewer and fewer membersof Congress with a background inagriculture and with well-funded,anti-animal agriculture activists try-ing to put a stop to the cattle indus-try, it is critical that NCBA con-stantly work to be the authoritativevoice in the US beef cattle industryin Washington.

“It is important that members ofCongress understand and appreciatethe importance of a vibrant US cattleindustry that operates best under freemarket principles,” Lee says. “Weneed to continue the educationalprocess for current and future mem-bers of Congress about the hurdlesthat face the cattle industry and howwe can work together to overcomethem.”

Legislative WatchH.R. 317 — Judgment Fund Transparency Act To provide increased oversight and transparency of the Treasury DepartmentJudgment Fund. H.R. 317 would require the Treasury to issue a public reportdescribing funds allocated, a brief description of facts surrounding the agencyrequest and an identification of the recipient of those funds. NCBA urges a YESvote on H.R. 317. Key Sponsor: Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.

The Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently voiced theirsupport of the Judgment Fund Transparency Act. The bill was introduced in January to the Houseof Representatives. The bill, introduced by Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., seeks to provideincreased oversight and transparency of the Treasury Department Judgment Fund. The fund,established in 1956, is used to pay court judgments and settlements in cases brought against thefederal government, if those costs are not otherwise covered by appropriated agency budgets. TheTreasury has no reporting requirements or accountability to Congress or taxpayers.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Political Action Committee continues to makean impact, hosting meet and greet events for new members of Congress and setting lofty goals forthe 2014 mid-term election cycle.

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TAMPA, Fla. – Morethan 6,500 cattlemen andwomen gathered in Tampa,Fla., in early February tocommemorate the 2013Cattle Industry Conventionand NCBA Trade Show. Theschedule was jam-packedwith a wealth of speakers,committee meetings andinformation sessions, not tomention the multitude ofsocial gatherings for every-one to enjoy.

The 2013 Cattlemen's Colleges,sponsored by Zoetis -- formerly PfizerAnimal Health -- kicked off Feb. 6with a session featuring futuristLowell Catlett, dean of the College ofAgriculture and Home Economics atNew Mexico State University. Hisdiscussion touched on gender roles inagriculture and the changes he fore-sees in the industry.

“Technology -- oh my God, thinkabout it! We’ve got a whole generationraised on this thing,” he says, holdingup an iPhone. “Isn’t it amazing howwe changed this simple thing and wedidn’t forecast it? ... The demand forbeef has no known bounds. If youdon’t do it, Apple will.”

The individual Cattlemen’sCollege sessions followed that note,updating producers on the latestinformation on succession planning,credit policies, consumer attitudesabout beef, weather predictions andgenetics. And after a luncheon, cattleproducers and industry supporterspacked the convention center ball-rooms for the opening session featur-ing keynote speakers Leigh Anne andSean Tuohy, adoptive parents ofBaltimore Ravens tackle MichaelOher.

There were a host of guests andspeakers throughout the next severaldays. National Football League ProBowler Mike Alstott made an appear-

ance; Florida Commissioner ofAgriculture Adam Putnam gave amoving history of the “Florida crack-ers,” known for their special whips,and the state’s beef cattle industry.Attendees heard from NCBA,Cattlemen’s Beef Board and AmericanNational CattleWomen leadership.They received policy and federationupdates and learned more about whatNCBA is doing at the national levelto promote beef’s best interests to thelegislature, and what CBB is doing toensure continued beef promotion tothe public.

“Even in the most dire situationswe’ve dealt with in the past severalyears, we have won,” NCBA VicePresident of Government AffairsColin Woodall told the crowd duringthe policy update. “We have wonsome major battles.”

Among those were the tradeagreements in Colombia, Panama andJapan and getting the livestock titleremoved from the 2012 Farm Bill.And on the CBB side, 2013 ChairmanWeldon Wynn reminded cattle pro-ducers that for every $1 they paid intothe Beef Checkoff, the industry gotabout $5.50 in promotion returns.

In the second general session,Stuart Varney of Fox Business Newsgave cattle producers some insightinto why the country’s economy iswhere it is, and cautioned his audienceabout America moving “more andmore” towards a European model, ashe feels the country is “governmentall the time.”

There was no lack of economicupdates at the Convention. The audi-torium was packed a third time forthe CattleFax 45th anniversaryupdate, featuring forecasts into supplyand demand, futures and weather.

Though the next few monthslook promising for much of theMidwest in terms of rainfall,California is drier due to La Niñaweather patterns, experts reported.The Southeast has a spring outlook ofearly planting and harvesting of cropsand will be OK with precipitation as a

result of above average hurricanes thisyear.

There is a chance for beef pricesto continue to increase thanks to beefand offal exports, according toCattleFax Chief Executive OfficerRandy Blach.

“We have record high prices, butit’ll still be very hard to make anymoney because we have record highbreak-evens,” Blach says.

And with a cowherd that’s pre-dicted to be flat at best and consumerswith less disposable income in 2013,it’s going to be an interesting year forthe beef industry.

But morale was still high atConvention — possibly helped by theadvent of libations, networking oppor-tunities at the trade show and enter-tainment provided by high-jumpers,tango dancers and even pirates.

However, the highlight of theevent was the Beach Bash and HotHavana Nights After Party, featuringplenty of good vibrations and“Dancin’ Cowboys” as The BeachBoys and The Bellamy Brothers tookthe stage, followed by a fireworksshow that arguably woke up half theTampa Bay area — or at least seemedto, as it was the talk of the town thenext day during the NCBA Board ofDirectors meeting.

The final day of Convention cul-minated with that meeting, duringwhich some 48 pages of resolutionswere passed, regarding myriad topics.Outgoing President JD Alexanderwas presented several gifts in honor ofhis service to the national beef cattleindustry, and the gavel was passed toPresident Scott George, a dairy andbeef producer from Cody, Wyo.

“I am looking forward to seeingwhat this year will bring for the cattleindustry,” George says in an NCBAnews release. “There will always bechallenges … But like the challengeswe’ve faced in our past, we will over-come hurdles. We will succeed and wewill move our industry forward.”

For continued NCBA coverage, seepages 21 and 52.

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By Dallas Duncan, Georgia Cattlemen's Association director of communications

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�In My Opinion

The Year AheadBy Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President

As you might know, I have a slight-ly different perspective on this industry.I started my role in cattle industry lead-ership serving as the dairy representativeon the Wyoming Beef Council in 1991.My family owns a dairy and beef cowfarm in Cody, Wyo., where the thirdgeneration is now working its way intothe operation. We have five cousins join-ing the operation and each of thembrings a different skill set to the farm. Ithas been interesting and rewarding to bea part of that succession process, but asmany of you know firsthand, it alsopresents challenges in the current operat-ing environment. The drought, tightcredit markets and rising costs havetaken a toll on our industry, but perhapsnone are as difficult to cope with as thelegislative and regulatory burdens placedon our shoulders by state and federalofficials.

Over the past several weeks I’ve fre-quently been asked about my prioritiesfor my term as National Cattlemen’s BeefAssociation president. As an NCBA offi-cer, my response has always been to looktoward the membership for direction.

However, I do think there are a cou-

ple of very important items that willcome to the surface over the year aheadand those two issues are the Farm Billdebate — which Congress has delayed —and the discussion about Beef Checkoffresources and the future of our industryas cattle herd numbers continue todecline.

As an officer I have seen how hardour NCBA team in Washington, D.C,works on behalf of our members and thisindustry. During the recent fiscal cliffcalamity at the end of 2012, our staffworked through the holidays to keep thedeath tax and other agriculture issuesfront and center on Capitol Hill. A basemembership in NCBA is $100 and Istrongly believe that’s inexpensive insur-ance in today’s operating environment.Many of us would spend that on a gateand never blink, so an investment of thatamount, to have someone represent youand your interests in our nation’s capi-tol, makes sense.

But it isn’t just NCBA where yoursupport is needed. We’re dealing with apublic that no longer understands agri-culture. I encourage each of you tobelong to your county and state cattle-

men’s organizations. You need represen-tation at the local level and your countyorganizations have that united voice thatcan protect your interests. State legisla-tors too often have good intentions, butthey don’t always understand how theiractions can affect agriculture. Your stateassociation has the ability to visit withlegislators, educate them and stop manyproblems before they get started. It’simportant that we speak with a single,united voice going forward.


NEW NCBA PRESIDENT SCOTT GEORGEdons an eye patch in the spirit of GasparillaPirate Fest at Convention in February.

NCBA PresidentScott George

NCBA President-ElectBob McCan

NCBA Vice PresidentDon Pemberton

NCBA Federation Division ChairRichard Gebhart

NCBA Federation Division ViceChair: Cevin Jones

NCBA Policy Division ChairPhilip Ellis

NCBA Policy Division Vice ChairCraig Uden

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Stay tuned to the GeorgiaCattlemen’s Association Facebookpage for the April photo of the

month contest!

Congratulations toJason Storey ofNewnan, Ga., amember of theCoweta CountyCattlemen's

Association, for thewinning entry in theMarch “funny face”

photo contest!


Cattleman Featured in Angus PublicationGeorgia Cattlemen's Association member Max Freeman, a pro-

ducer from Martin, Ga., was featured as the cover story on theJanuary 2013 edition of Angus BeefBulletin. The story focuses on how

Freeman handled theproblem of hav-

ing too muchhay duringthe droughtin 2012 –dividing 80

acres into eightpermanent pasturesand up to 12 pad-

docks. The new managementtechnique allowed him toincrease the amount of cattle he hason pasture, and increasing the amount of clover he has is partially cred-ited to his higher conception rates. Because clover is also a nitrogen-fixer, Freeman’s practices lowered his nitrogen bill, too. To read the fullstory, visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/index.html.

Talmo Ranch Wins in TexasTalmo Ranch in Talmo, Ga., brought home awards from the 2013 Fort WorthStock Show & Rodeo in February. Classic Doc Holiday 457Z ICF was the OpenChianina Division Late Junior Bull Calf Champion and Open Chianina DivisionReserve Grand Champion.

Member Elected Chairmanof Simmental Board

JessieDriggers ofGlennville, Ga.,president of theTattnall CountyCattlemen’sAssociation,was electedchairman of theBoard ofTrustees of theAmerican Simmental Association onJan. 19. He is only the secondGeorgian to hold this role in the 45-year history of ASA, says fellowSimmental breeder Rodney Hilley.

Driggers is joined on the boardby Vice Chairman Jim Butcher ofLewiston, Mont., and TreasurerJimmy Holliman of Marion Junction,Ala. The remaining board membersare Bob Lanting of Twin Falls, Idaho,and Dale Miller of Gildford, Mont.

Driggers succeeds Bill McDonaldof Blacksburg, Va., in the position. Hehas served on the board before asvice chairman and twice as chairmanof the ASA Growth and DevelopmentCommittee.

2013 Fair to FeatureGeorgia Grown Building

The Georgia NationalFairgrounds & Agricenter and theGeorgia Department of Agriculture

announced theopening of theGeorgia Grownbuilding in aJanuary newsrelease. The20,000-squarefoot building

will open at the 2013 GeorgiaNational Fair. Hours of operationwill be from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. onopening day and from 9 a.m. to 10p.m. daily afterwards. The buildingwill feature space dedicated solelyto Georgia Grown products, manu-facturers and businesses and willbe specifically geared towardsagriculture. Proceeds from thebuilding will aid in benefitting agri-cultural scholarships for Georgiayouth.

Past GCA Scholarship WinnerNamed to Fellowship

Anna Daniel, a member fromJackson, Ga., and student at AuburnUniversity School of VeterinaryMedicine, was one of 12 student fel-lows from the US selected to theInternational Livestock Congress thisyear. Daniel graduated from theUniversity of Georgia and is complet-ing her Doctor of VeterinaryMedicine degree from AuburnUniversity this spring. The awardwas presented at the Beef's GreatestChallenge: Feeding the World II

Meeting the Challenge luncheonprogram in January. Daniel, right, ispictured with Staci DeGreer, a PhDcandidate in meat science fromAuburn, who was also named to thefellowship.


MITCHELL COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

The Mitchell County cattlemen(above) kicked off their annual raffle at ameeting on Jan. 28 at the local agricultur-al center. The Quarter of Beef Raffle tick-ets are $1 each and can be purchasedfrom any chapter member. All proceedsgo to fund the upcoming 65th AnnualSteer & Heifer Show. Georgia JuniorCattlemen’s Association Field DayCoordinator Merritt Daniels, a memberof the chapter, welcomed everyone andthanked them in advance for helpingraise the money to fund this show.

THREE RIVERS CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

The Three Rivers chapter met Feb. 7at Turnpike Creek Farms in Milan, Ga.,and elected new officers to serve a two-year term: Derek Williams, president;Brett Bland, vice president; CareyKnowles, secretary/treasurer; and Boardof Directors members Joey Thomas,Jamie Gay, Craig Hunt, Russell Hart andNeal Stanley.

The meeting, sponsored by LumberCity Church of God Pastor David Deen,featured guest speaker Colton Farrow, anew resident of McRae, Ga., and newchapter member. He spoke about hislifetime involve-ment in agricul-ture and cattleand his new job atGolden Peanut Co.Farrow also joinedwith Three Rivers members Bland andKyle Jones to provide entertainment forthe nearly 100-member crowd withsinging and guitar.

HEARD COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Al Green was selected as the 2012Heard County Cattleman of the Year and

was honored at the chap-ter's recent meeting.Green has been farming inHeard County since 1987.He is pictured here accept-ing his award from chapterpresident Keith Jenkins.

Send your chapter news, photos andannouncements to [email protected].

C H A P T E R


Blake Bagley, CohuttaKurt Childers, BarneyDean Daniels, Camilla

Howie Doerr, StockbridgeDallas Duncan, MaconKyle Gillooly, WadleyRay Hicks, StatesboroRodney Hilley, Molena

Scotty Lovett, CuthbertPhil Page, JeffersonJoe Rush, AdairsvilleChris Taylor, Baxley

Alex Tolbert, NicholsonCharles Woodward,

Covington

And a special thanks to Kendal Frazier, ChuckJoiner, David Gazda, Paul Thompson, Gary Black,Sierra Coggins and the Buckhead Beef staff and

employees, Ross McQueen and the Georgia legisla-ture for helping make this year's event a success!

2013 Participants in GCA’s Emerging Leaders Conference

Kendal Frazier, far left, National Cattlemen’s BeefAssociation senior vice president of planning, governanceand leadership development, was the keynote speaker atELC 2013. Frazier stands with GCA President Chuck Joiner,Georgia Beef Board member Robert Fountain and GCAExecutive Vice President Josh White.

Members of the 2013 ELC class introduce themselvesand learn about each others’ beef cattle operations.

The ELC group gets “frocked up” to tour the new Buckhead Beeffacility near Atlanta.

David Gazda, far right, checks out a produce stand at the Sweet Auburn CurbMarket in Atlanta, where the ELC members enjoyed lunch.

Tom McCall, Georgia House representative and chairmanof the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee, speaksGCA Executive Vice President Josh White on the top threelegislative priorities given to him by ELC participants.

After meeting with their state legislators, members of the ELC class visited with GeorgiaCommissioner of Agriculture Gary Black and heard updates on the department and theGeorgia Grown program.

2013 ELC members chow down on delicious steak withRandall Weiseman of Southest AgNet Radio. Weiseman didmock media interviews with cattlemen earlier in the day totest their skills at getting the beef message out, even whenunder a barrage of reporters' questions.

The second morning of ELC 2013 started brightand early with a breakfast at Oakwood Cafe atthe State Farmers Market in Forest Park, Ga.Members listened to a legislative update inpreparation for upcoming meetings with theirstate legislators.

ELC participants tour the "meat candy store" at the new BuckheadBeef facility in Atlanta, led by employee and former ABAC chapterpresident Sierra Coggins. Chris Taylor, GCA Legislative Committeechairman and ELC participant, listens in as a meat cutter fromBuckhead Beef demonstrates proper cutting techniques on the ten-derloin, sirloin and ribeye.


NCBA OUTGOINGPRESIDENT JDALEXANDER swappedhis sport coat for aHawaiian shirt inhonor of theConvention theme,Boots on the Bay.

THOUSANDS of cattle pro-ducers packed the house tohear keynote speakers LeighAnne and Sean Tuohy, parentsof Super Bowl-winning BaltimoreRavens tackle Michael Oher andinspiration for the movie "The Blind Side"and Stuart Varney, host of "Varney & Co." on Fox Business News.

PIRATES takeover Convention topromote the Gasparilla Pirate Fest evening event. By the timethey left, the National Beef Ambassadors had given them plentyof beef swag to wear!

GCA WAS HONORED at the Best of BeefBreakfast for outstanding NCBA membership recruitment as well as winningthe New Holland top recruiter award drawing. Receiving the award from MarkLowery, New Holland marketing specialist, are Executive Vice President JoshWhite, Past President Steve Blackburn, Treasurer Billy Moore and formersummer intern Cleve Jackson. Andrew Conley, a member of the LowndesCounty Cattlemen's Association, was awarded a scholarship to attend theYoung Cattlemen's Conference in 2013. Conley attended the 2012 event andwas selected to return as YCC chairman this year.

COLINWOODALL,

NCBA vice presi-dent for govern-

ment affairs,addresses atten-dees at the poli-

cy meeting atConvention.

GCA MEMBERS Steve Blackburnand Randy Fordham vote on pol-icy resolutions at the NCBABoard of Directors meeting.

LEFT, cattle producersfill the auditorium tohear the 2013CattleFax update andoutlook, which includ-ed topics on weatherpatterns, feed prices,exports and the sup-ply and demand forwholesome, nutritious American beef. ABOVE, everyonehad some fun, fun, fun at NCBA Convention, especiallywhen The Beach Boys took the stage, followed by countrystars The Bellamy Brothers!


“Out with the old,in with new.”

This is an old quote that isoften associated with ringing inthe New Year. However, as thespring season rolls in, I find thatthis quote is actually moreappropriate now than ever!Winter is fading, warmer weath-er is on the horizon and a newseason’s worth of crops are beginning to pop up. The same could be said for our diets – so out with

the heavy fall and winter meals and in with springtimefruits and veggies! Green peas and firm asparagus areat their peak. Plump red strawberries and sweet, deli-cious pineapples tingle the taste buds at every turn.And what goes better with all this fresh produce thandelicious lean beef?These Beef Spring Rolls are a perfect light spring-

time meal that combines fresh veggies with yourfavorite cut of lean beef. The recipe says to use sirloin,top round or flank. Flank steak is one of my favoritecuts. It is so easy to prepare and if cooked and slicedcorrectly is extremely tender and juicy! This recipe can be served as a great appetizer, or

do as I did and make a light lunch or dinner by pair-ing the spring rolls with fresh grilled asparagus and afresh fruit salad. With about 250 calories, 5 grams offat and a whopping 31 grams of protein, this recipewill definitely help to “spring clean” your diet!And to keep with the theme of “out with the old,

in with the new,” I have decided to pass the beefbaton to the next generation. The past two years asthe director of industry information have been such ablessing! I learned so much about this incredible indus-try and had the chance to meet so many wonderfulfarmers, ranchers and friends. As I depart from Georgia Beef Board, I would like

to thank Josh, Michele, Tricia, Dallas, Sherri, HarveyLemmon, Billy Moore and the countless others whomade such an impact on my life. You all will alwayshave a special place in my heart. Whenever I eat a deli-cious, juicy steak or burger, I will think of you all! Thank you again for your support of this article! I

will truly miss “Brooke’s Beef Bites!!”

By Brooke Williams, GBB director of industry information

INGREDIENTS1 pound beef top sirloin, top round or flank steak, cut into 3/4 to 1-inch thick pieces

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons stir-fry sauce and marinade8 rice paper wrappers (8 to 9 inches diameter)1 cup shredded carrots1 cup cilantroAdditional stir-fry and marinade, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS1. Cut beef lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inchthick strips. Combine 1/4 cup stir-fry sauce and beef in a mediumbowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to twohours.

2. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Addhalf of beef and stir-fry one to three minutes or until outside sur-face of beef is no longer pink.

3. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper intothe water for a few seconds or until moistened. Rice paper will stillbe firm but will continue to soften during assembly.

4. Spoon 1/4 cup of beef, two tablespoons carrots and two table-spoons cilantro evenly in a row across the wrapper, leaving a one-inch thick border on the right and left sides. Drizzle with about oneteaspoon stir-fry sauce.

5. Fold right and left sides of wrapper over filling. Fold bottom edgeup over filling and roll up tightly.

6. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients. Cut eachspring roll diagonally and half. Serve with additional stir-fry sauce.

RECIPE: Beef Spring Rolls with Carrots and Cilantro

BBrrooookkee’’ss BBeeeeff BBiitteess

Courtesy beefitswhatsfordinner.com

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GEORGIA BEEF BOARDOFFICERSHarvey Lemmon,ChairmanP.O. Box 524Woodbury, GA 30293706-553-5124 Home706-553-3911 Work

Phil Harvey, Vice Chairman P.O. Box 928Jackson, GA 30233770-775-7314 Home770-775-7351 Work

Gerald Long, Treasurer3005 Old Whigham RoadBainbridge, GA 39817229-246-7519

Dr. Frank Thomas68 GA 149Alamo, GA 30411912-568-7743

Lane Holton7851 N Turkey RoadCamilla, GA 31730229-336-5686

Zippy DuvallP.O. Box 7068 Macon, GA 31298478-474-8411

Robert Fountain Jr.P.O. Box 167Adrian, GA 31002478-668-4808

Kenneth Murphy5266 Luthersville RoadLuthersville, GA 30251770-550-0339 Cell

Allen Wiggins1315 U.S. 41 Ashburn, GA 31714229-567-3371

Jim MalcolmP.O. Box 758Greensboro, GA 30642706-453-7368

Joel Keith4541 Mountville RoadHogansville, GA 30230Home 706-637-8818 / Cell 706-594-2873

The Georgia Beef Board877-444-BEEFwww.gabeef.org

Georgia Beef Board ReportNew GBB Board Members Enjoy First Meeting

Compiled by Brooke Williams


Georgia Beef Board welcomed threenew board members at its Decembermeeting.

Allen Wiggins from Turner CountyLivestock in Ashburn, Ga., replacedGraydon Bobo as a Livestock MarketsAssociation representative. Jim Malcolmof Duvall Livestock Market inGreensboro, Ga., replaced KellyBuchanan as a second LMA representa-tive. Joel Keith from Hogansville, Ga.,replaced Charles Rucks as a GeorgiaMilk Producers representative. GBBstaff is thrilled to have these three newmembers join our team. Welcomeaboard!

The new year has already been abusy one for GBB. On Feb. 1, GBB staffheaded to the College Park ConventionCenter in Atlanta for the ProStart Expo,where 3,000 culinary arts and foodser-vice-focused students gathered to learnmore about commodity groups, restau-rants and other areas of the foodserviceindustry. GBB served more than 1,000brisket slider paninis with gorgonzolabarbecue, made by chef WendellThompson of the Treehouse Bar andGrill in Vidalia, Ga. The ProStart Expois always a great opportunity for GBB toreach hundreds of culinary students andpass along a positive and accurate beefmessage to future chefs!

It’s also the time of year for Georgiacattlemen and women to start preparingtheir own future culinary careers.

Georgia CattleWomen’s Associationinvites all GCA, GJCA and GCWAmembers to submit their own deliciouslean beef recipes for the 2013 NationalBeef Cook-Off Contest.

The cook-off is held every otheryear and is ranked one of the top threerecipe or cooking contests in the nation.The cook-off seeks recipes that meet thetastes and techniques of the home cookwhile demonstrating the benefits andversatility of cooking with beef.

This year’s theme is “Making theMost of MyPlate,” encouraging deli-cious, healthy recipe entries from a vari-ety of food groups. GBB wants partici-pants to develop an original and tastybeef-focused recipe that includes broadlyappealing ingredients from the fruit, veg-etable, grain and dairy products groupsto submit under one of the following cat-egories: belt-tightening beef recipes;semi-homemade beef recipes; real-world-ly, real simple beef and potato recipes;and craveable fresh beef and freshCalifornia avocado recipes.

Twenty-one finalists will be selectedin June. Seven regional winners will thenbe chosen to win $1,500 and one $25,000grand prize winner will be announced inNovember. The grand prize winner willalso win a trip to the MetropolitanCooking & Entertainment Show inWashington, D.C.

Create and sub-mit your best beef-focused recipe for achance to representGeorgia, and a chance to win! For moreinformation, visit www.beefcookoff.orgor talk to a local GCWA member. GGCC

NEW GEORGIA BEEF BOARD MEMBERS enjoy theirfirst meeting. Jim Malcolm, a new LivestockMarkets Association representative, left, and JoelKeith, the new Georgia Milk Producers representa-tive, stand with Phil Harvey, GBB vice-chairman andLMA representative. Not pictured is the second newLMA representative Allen Wiggins.


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I traded for a new horse a while back. He’s a buckskin,11 years old by his teeth, no papers, 15 hands and sound.

It was not long after my friend Tom had been diag-nosed with cancer. It was a bad one. He was younger thanme and, by outward appearances, a healthy man. I includedhim on my prayer list and called occasionally.I put my new horse into the string. He had come from

a ranch in California. They said, “Try him out. Don’t knowmuch about him except he’s supposed to be gentle.”

Tom’s condition continued to crumble. Each call Imade he described the treatment he was on, its expectationsand alternatives. We also discussed his sister who was inanother hospital and suffering through a malignant cancerproblem of her own. Tom was part of her “Circle of Handsand Hearts” that kept her spirits up.I received this horse sight-unseen. The first 10 yards out

of the corral he stuck his head between his knees and start-ed pitching! I let him get in a couple of buck’s worth, thenclamped down. He’s never tried again. Our first trip tothe rancho he was a little nervous. It was new country forhim – rocks, canyons, mesquite, cactus, rattlesnakes, snakeycows, the scent of strange horses and a new cowboy on hisback. There was lots of snorting, stopping, jumping side-ways and asking directions on his part. But as soon as he fig-ured it out, it was OK.

Tom was the kind of person who often served as part ofthe foundation in his community’s enterprises. A quiet,God-fearing man who worked behind the scenes to getthings done. He shared the credit with modesty andaddressed missteps or obstacles with firm resolve, regardless

of who was to blame. He was like an offensive line-man, protecting and clearing a path for theflashier MVPs in the game. It took a while to get toknow him.Well, months have gone by and I’ve made a lot of cir-

cles on the new horse’s back. I’m getting used to his charac-ter. He doesn’t really care to be petted. He’s touchy abouthis head. He stands there waiting while I dump hay in histrough, just watching. Most horses talk to you while youare feeding, indicating you should feed them first. Not him.You do your job, he’ll do his. He cooperates when I shoehim, doesn’t kick or lean on ya. I have a term for big foot-ed, cover-the-country horses like him, Nevada Slogger.Nothing delicate, nothing fancy. One word, strong.

I got the word yesterday that Tom had passed away. Ithurt a lot. There’s no justice, no explanation, just the hopethat someday we’ll meet again. We each have to handledeath in our own way.This morning we made a 20-mile circle just trying to see

where the cows were getting scattered. The buckskinpacked me through the brush, up the canyon walls, over therocky ridges, staying where I pointed him, standing when Igot off to warm my toes. He just soldiered on, crashingthrough the mesquite, diggin’ in, always forward, gettingme where I needed to be and getting the job done. I guess hewas doin’ it the way Tom would.

It takes a while for me to name a horse. It came tome as I looked down at his ears when we turned backto the corral. I’m gonna call him TOM, I decided …TOMPERRY. GGCC

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

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For the best inREGISTERED & COMMERCIAL BRANGUSMike Coggins • Lake Park, GA 31636229/559-7972 Office • 229/559-6097 Fax229/232-3096 Cell • Email: [email protected] located just off I-75, on the Georgia-Florida line.

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Directions: I-75 To Exit 41, Easy Calving, Smooth PolledRight Onto Roundtree Br. Rd., Charolais With An Emphasis4 Mi. To Farm Sign On Right On Milking Ability

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

contact Scott Tipton, President, 1001 Preacher Campbell Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523

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Performance Testing for over 35 yearsTed A. Collins

693 Old 179 SouthWhigham, GA 39897

Oak Hill FarmHome of Bennett CharolaisWayne & Lois Bennett

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1779 Holcomb RoadDawsonville, GA [email protected]

Cattle for Sale Private Treaty

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“Let’s talk marketing!”Contact Dallas Duncan at [email protected] to talk about marketing and advertising rates.


For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers. TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660.

Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851. E-Mail [email protected].

Acres Away • Hampton, GA

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Held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & AgriCenter • Perry, GA

Sale Sponsored by:Georgia AngusAssociationPresident:

Mike McCravy 34 Williamson Rd.Bowdon, GA 30108(770) 328-2047Vice President: Smitty Lamb 605 Azalea Dr. Tifton, GA 31794 (229) 386-0491

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638 Lake Crest Dr.Jefferson, GA 30549(770) 307-7178

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Gazda Cattle Co. • Athens, GA

Gretsch Brothers • Crawford, GA

Happy Hills Angus • West Point, GA

Hill Angus Farm • Tifton, GA

Katie Colin Farm LLC • Cartersville, GA

Lawrence Angus • Temple, GA

MB Farms • Macon, GA

MM Cattle Co. • Bowdon, GA

Poe Farms • Dallas, GA

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19120 Ga Hwy 219West Point, GA 31833Office: 706-884-6592 • Cell: 706-773-3612

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Cow-calf pairs, bred heifers and openheifers will sell!

Approximately 1,900 females have sold through this auction over thepast 13 years. They have met strong demand, have been of highquality and have been a focal point of the successful Georgia BeefExpo. With the strong demand for replacements and the strong pricesat the marketplace, heifers are hard to find. You can expect anextremely high quality offering this year from reputation herds.Females will sell in uniform pens of two and three.

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MIKE CROWDER733 Shoal Creek RoadGriffin, GA 30223Ph: 770-227-6801 • Cell: 770-605-9376

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March 6 TIFTON BULL EVALUATION SALE • 21 Simmental & 27 SimAngus Bulls Sell • Irwinville, Ga.April 13 CATTLEMAN'S CHOICE SALE • Stacey Britt Farm • Hartwell, Ga.April 14 PARTISOVER SOUTHERN STYLE • Partisover Ranch • Colbert, Ga.May 10 GSSA ANNUAL MEETING • Ila Restaurant • Ila, Ga.May 11 GENERATIONS OF VALUE SALE • Partisover Ranch • Colbert, Ga.May 31: 7 pm COMMERCIAL CATTLEMAN SIMCONFERENCE • Stacey Britt Farm • Hartwell, Ga.June 1 SIMMENTAL FIELD DAY • Stacey Britt Farm • Hartwell, Ga.

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In the club calf industry, the same goes for ani-mals entering the show ring. And just like the MissAmerica pageant, these contests have seen hair-dosfrom the 1970s turn into modern-day hair don’ts.

“I started show-ing in 1972 and thatwas about whenthey were trying toget the cattle a littletaller,” says BillMartin, owner ofMartin’s CattleServices. “We wereballing the tails upabout as high as wecould get them. Wewere shaving thebellies on them, weused to use saddlesoap ... [and] currycombs to make thehair curly to makeit stand up.”

Todd Claxton,agriculture teacherat Jeff Davis middleand high schools,remembers the daysof balled tails as well.

“We would actually take and slick-shear all the

steers, except about where their stop was at the backlegs, and then we’d take adhesive and bone their legsup there and make the legs look fluffy on the backend,” he says.

The objective in those days was to make cattlelook taller, a complete 180 from 20 years before,when cattle were short, stocky and would stand instraw for official portraits.

“They really didn’t look like cattle back then.They look like giraffes,” Claxton says of the typi-cal show animal from 30 years ago.

Now, the show calf styles have evolved to fitthe modern-day beef cattle look.

“Sixty years ago the cattle were three feet talland very moderate. Then we tried to go the otherdirection andmake themeight- or nine-frame cattle andthat’s not righteither,” saysKyle Gillooly,livestock judgeand owner ofPredestinedCattleCompany.“We’ve becomeprobably the rightsize of cattle. ...

here’s something about hairspray that gives hair-dos alittle extra “oomph” and takes people’s look from drabto fab.

By Dallas Duncan, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association director of communications

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TODD CLAXTON, agriculture teacher at Jeff Davismiddle and high school, performs a fitting demonstra-tion at the 2012 GJCA Region 11 Field Day atTurnpike Creek Farms. Fitting has evolved fromsomething parents and kids do to a professionalindustry in the past several decades. KYLE GILLOOLY, right, a livestock judge and owner of

Predestined Cattle Company, looks at beef animals duringthe 2012 UGA Bulldawg Showdown. Because fitting cancover flaws in an animal's composition, he watches the waythey walk as well as the way they stand to observe muscles.


These 5.5- to 6.5-frame cattle is where we need to be asan industry as a whole, from the production side tothe show ring to feedlot standards.”

Today’s show calves have legs that are pulled outand fluffed out to show more muscle expression. Theyhave a bit more body and aren’tquite as tall as their predecessors,and instead of a balled tail, theyare typically clipped to be a hon-eycomb shape.

And some of the tools haveevolved as well. Though thebasics are still the same — manyof the products used 20 years agoare still show box staples — fittersare expanding their horizons toinclude adhesives instead ofbeeswax and mane and tail condi-tioner.

Claxton credits the openingof the Georgia NationalFairgrounds and Agricenter withmuch of the modern-day showstyles. In those days, it wasn’t as common to travel onthe open show circuit or have someone from outsidethe family fit calves, much less incorporate differentstyles popular in other parts of the country.

“The first junior show in 1991 that came into thefairgrounds was the Rebel Run of ’91. I think itopened a lot of our eyes about doing things differently— leaving hair on them, fitting the legs,” Claxton says.“I think the Agricenter ... really brought Georgiaalong. Now you see a lot more people from the mid-west coming in and fitting and clipping for the stateshows and doing wonders with hair.”

The Art of Fitting“It’s amazing to see, first of all, the talent and the

art that goes along with it,” Gillooly says. “Just like anartist, they can take a pretty mediocre calf, and ifthey’ve got enough hair and the right type of hair theycan turn it into a supermodel pretty quick.”

Martin says the show ring “is a beauty contest,”which does require high-quality fitting for most shows.For thosewho watchpageant showson television,think of theseas “high glitz”pageants forcattle.

“I’m notsaying it’sright orwrong, but asa part of theproject thehair is used to either cover up some flaws or make thebetter parts look even better,” Martin says. “The hairis more or less there to make them look thicker or big-ger boned — if you have one that doesn’t have a level

top, you try and leave some hairon the stops to make it level.”

However, fitting can havesome drawbacks. Just asPhotoShop can make commercialmodels look fake, over-fitting canmake a calf look almost “artifi-cial,” Gillooly says. Though everylivestock judge is different, hewatches the way calves move tosee if the sculptured hide matchesthe stride.

“If you see an animal at astandstill and they’re perfect andtheir legs are exactly where theyneed to be, you can hide somethings with that hair and havingthe right showman on the halter.

But then watch the animal walk and you can tell thedifference between muscle and fat,” he says.

And the move toward more fitting means morejudges are inclined to handle cattle during a show, justto see if what they’re looking at is hair or muscle.

“You get so much hair on them you’re just carvingout a shape. You see more judges putting their handson them more because of that,” Claxton says.

In addition, there are some shows that only allow1/4-inch of hair on a show calf, to ensure the judge islooking at the cattle instead of the style.

But whether it’s a natural, blow-and-go show or

A 1965 PROSPECT from Fairmeadows in Hampton, Ga., dis-plays the shorter, stockier calves and show styles popular in thatage. Photos 2, 3 and 4: These 1970s-era ads and Quercus Farmsshow calf from the early '90s display the popular balled tails andshort-clipped styles of show calves, which were much taller thantoday’s animals.

LOGAN STEED'S ANGUS is styled with a honeycomb tailand clipping to accentuate muscle makeup, a stark changefrom the tall, shaved cattle shown in the '70s and '80s.

Parents and exhibitors line up outside the barn at the 2013 WinterClassic in Carrollton, Ga., to work on fitting calves before the show.

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the high glitz version with extra hair-spray, fitting experts say it’s impor-tant to appreciate the work profes-sionals do, especially for exhibitorswho want to get involved in thetrade.

Knowledge is Power

Claxton attended one of the firstfitting clinics Kirk Stierwalt, a pro-fessional fitter from the Midwest,hosted in Georgia.

“It just blew my mind how goodhe was,” he says.

For exhibitors who want to prac-tice fitting outside of their barn athome, Claxton advises them to com-pete in the Georgia Junior Nationalgrooming contest each year. In addi-tion, there are numerous tutorialvideos available, featuring profession-al fitters from around the country,and fitting clinics such as the one heattended with Stierwalt.

Gillooly says one of the bestways to learn fitting tips and tricks isto interact with those who are doingit.

“Go visit with people, whetherit’s at shows or at their operations,and watch them. If they’re fittingcattle, watch them fit those cattle.Ask them for advice on hair careand what products they use onthose cattle to make their hairhealthy and shiny,” Gillooly says.“You’re not going to learn all thatovernight and you’re probably notgoing to learn all the things in thefirst year or two, but after you’vestarted and watched the profession-als, the most important thing youcan do is practice at home. ...You’re not going to learn as muchif you don’t do it yourself.”

Now that fitting is a profes-sion, Claxton says exhibitors arenot getting the same experienceshe had learning to fit his owncalves.

“Don’t expect someone to clipyour cattle all the time. My daugh-ter is in sixth grade right now.She’s been pulling legs and clippinglegs since fourth grade,” he says.“We all didn’t become good at

what we do by sitting on the side-lines. Take the bull by the hornsand get it done.”

Martin echoed his sentiments.“The parents, myself included,

are probably the ones who don’t letour kids do as much as we do,because we’re afraid they’re goingto mess up,” he says. “It’s moreconfidence than anything. ... Thegood fitters are the ones who don’tnecessarily not make mistakes,they’re the ones who can fix theirmistakes.”

As seen in thesetwo Angus

SouthernNationalslogos, showcalf styles

changedfrom leggy andballed tails to more moderate, muscledlooks in the lasthalf-century.

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For more information or to receive a catalogue, call the Monroe County Extension at (478) 994-7014. Web info at http://www.ugaextension.com/monroe/

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MARTIN CATTLE CO. 21ST ANNUAL

FALL BORN CLUB CALF SALESunday, March 17, 2013

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Congratulations & best of luck to allthose who have exhibited calves sold by us.

Calves sired by: Monopoly, Believe In Me, Pecos, Walks Alone, Milkman, Headliner, and

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Services offered: Hoof Trimming • Photography • Sale Consulting • Clipping • Livestock Hauling • UltrasoundBill & Stephanie Martin & Family / P.O. Box 683 • Jefferson, GA 30549 • 706-367-8349 • 706-654-8883

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Joint Federation of State Beef Councils Subcommittees Announce Goals, Challenges for 2013Compiled by Dallas Duncan

Convenience SubcommitteeMission: To fulfill consumer expectations for beefselection, preparation and ease of useOpportunities: Convenience products, educationthrough social media, simplifying labeling Challenges: Grab-and-go meals exist for otherproteins; defrosting beef; lack of consumerknowledge on cooking

Safety SubcommitteeMission: To continually improve consumer confi-dence in safe beefOpportunities: Communicate about beef’s safetytools; develop a safety toolbox for proactive reac-tion; document and be traceable for food safetyChallenges: Perceptions of beef safety; preven-tion; self-regulation

Value SubcommitteeMission: To satisfy consumer preference for beefin order to be competitive in the marketplaceOpportunities: Multiple preparation methods;cuts for every budget; cost per serving asopposed to cost per pound; nutrient density;microwave utilizationChallenges: Price compared to other proteins;perception of beef nutrition; need for more con-venience products

Nutrition & Health SubcommitteeMission: To enhance consumer knowledge of thepositive health and nutritional benefits of beefOpportunities: Working with dieticians and themedical community; building a pipeline of nutri-tion research; millennial audience is looking fornew information; good evidence on heart healthand blood sugarChallenges: Lack of access to healthcare profes-sionals; millennials don’t feed their families beefbecause of nutrition concerns; need moreresearch not funded by the industry or BeefCheckoff; anti-agriculture activist messages

Taste SubcommitteeMission: To deliver a consistent and enjoyablebeef eating experience for the consumerOpportunities: Beef will enhance a meal whilechicken has to be enhanced; balance of tasteand nutrition; provide cooking and recipe infor-mation to consumers; creating convenienceproducts for at home and on the road; beef is thechosen protein for the grillChallenges: So many grades and cuts; productconsistency; hard to reach and affect a genera-tion of “McNugget kids;” consumers confused byreality and perception of health information;understanding the needs of millennials

Global Growth SubcommitteeMission: To increase the volume and value of USbeef in foreign marketsOpportunities: Quality, consistency and safety ofUS beef; cowboy mystique is marketable; meet-ing consumer needs with new productsChallenges: Lack of traceability; lack of Checkoffresources; production cost compared to compe-tition; beef industry lacks a “chicken nugget”

Beef’s Image SubcommitteeMission: To strengthen the image of the beefcommunity and how beef is brought from pastureto plateOpportunities: Educating consumers andschools; sharing beef’s story at retail and food-service outlets; capitalize on the Americanlifestyle image of beefChallenges: Not taking time to establish andbuild trust with consumers; misinformationabout beef and production practices; discon-nect with consumers on production and sharedvalues

Freedom to Operate SubcommitteeMission: To protect and enhance beef producers’freedom to operate in coordination with theindustry long-range planOpportunities: Enhance transparency with con-sumers to minimize detrimental regulations; workto improve Dairy and Beef Quality Assurance;disseminate positive messages from CheckoffresearchChallenges: Misperceptions about beef technolo-gies; minimize quality compliance issues; balanceproduction costs with environmental sustainabilitywithout affecting producer profitability

www.parkelivestock.com for information and catalog requests

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153 Bourbon Hills • Paris, KY 40361

859-987-5758 • 423-506-8844859-421-6100 [email protected]

Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m.Britt Angus Facility, Hartwell, GA

Simmental andSimAngus geneticsfrom some of the topoperations in Georgia

13th Annual

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Windell & Lawanda Gillis (478) 374-48682891 Hawkinsville Hwy. Eastman, GA 31023

Cell 478-231-8236

• Accredited• Certified

• No Creep• Est. 1979

• AHIR

AHIR HerdEstablished 1982

Source of Great Females6585 Jett Rd., Dawsonville, GA 30534HILLSIDE Angus Farm

See our menu for success atwww.hillsideangusfarm.com

Jay Tinter, owner Billy Kidd, Manager404-316-4969 Terrell Higgins, [email protected]

Clint, Kim, Will & Samuel SmithP.O. Box 820

Wadley, GA 30477(478) 252-0292

Clint’s Cell: (706) 551-2878

Smitty, SuzAnne, Tatum &Beau Brinson Lamb(229) 386-0491Smitty’s Cell:(229) 392-1409

BBRRAANNCCHH && LLAAKKEE CCAATTTTLLEE FFAARRMM3935 Johnson Lake Rd.Cedartown, GA 30125Bobby Harrington,

Owner404-634-1040Jimmy Wright , Farm Mgr.404-403-2261MMaattuurree CCooww HHeerrdd DDiissppeerrssaall,, MMaayy 55,, 22001122

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For more information on GAA activities, contact:Christy Page

638 Lake Crest DriveJefferson, GA 30549770-307-7178

[email protected] • www.georgiaangus.orgDues - $50 per year

For more information on GJAA activities, contact:Chris and Julie Throne, Advisors

[email protected] and Tammy Williams, Advisors

[email protected]. Dues - $10 per year

Turnpike Creek FarmsReg. Blk. Angus & Blk. SimmentalCertified & Accredited Herd #152

David T. Williams & Sons

1555 Workmore-Milan Rd.Milan, GA 31060

David (229) 362-4716Doug (229) 860-0320Derek (229) 315-0986

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SMITH ANGUS FARM1095 Charles Smith Road

Charles E. SmithOwner • 478/252-5622

Kyle GilloolyManager • 478/494-9593

BARNETT ANGUS FARMSINCE 1947

Specializes in raising bulls on forage.

Marion Barnett, Jr. 1685 Lexington RoadWashington, GA 30673

Cell: 706-202-8435Wilkes Barnett cell:

706-401-9157

Purebred Angus CattleHarvey LemmonWoodbury, GA

[email protected]

BREEDERS

HIGHWAY 341 SOUTH

CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707LARRY & VIRGINIA RIGSBY

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PHONE: 423.595.0539 • EMAIL: [email protected]


Georgia Beef Expo Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale

Friday, April 5, 2013Perry, Ga.

June 7 - 8, 2013Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga.

*Entry information will be available atwww.georgiaangus.org beginning in April.

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Cloud Brothers AngusPERFORMANCE TESTEDREGISTERED ANGUS

Clark and Wally155 Stover Drive • Canton, GA 30115Herd Certified & Accredited AHIR

770/479-5947 (Wally)

IAFIdone Angus Farm

Dot Idone469 Pioneer RoadMacon, GA 31217478-986-6819

www.idoneangus.comHerd Certified & AccreditedAHIR

REGISTEREDANGUS CATTLE

DREW & KAYLAR HOWARD2576 BELL ROAD SYCAMORE, GEORGIA 31790

(229) 567-2344 Fax (229) 567-2352 [email protected]~ Pedigree and Performance ~

We have Registered Angus Cattle that combine both elitepedigrees and strong performance. Bulls are available.

1651 Deep South Farm Rd.Blairsville, GA 30512

Line breeding with GRAHAM ANGUS Genetics.Following GRAHAM’S Program begun over 45 years ago.

Best of stock. Complete records.

Phone and fax706-745-5714

BUD HILL

Cattle that Work154 McKaig Loop • Rising Fawn, GA 30738

[email protected]

Ted Dyer(423) 605-1034

Jeremy Dyer(423) 605-2431

WASDIN ANGUS RANCH485 Davis Rd. Norman Park, GA 31771

Owner: Ed & Dot WasdinRanch: 229-769-3964 Cell: 229-873-1230

“Where Quality & CustomersCome First in Cattle & Hay”

Georgia Angus Breeders

Owners: 229 Cook RoadArnold & Susan Brown Griffin, Ga. 30224

(770) 228-5914

Registered Angus

Mickey & Patricia PoeOWNERS

404-697-9696

Jason JohnsMANAGER678-796-3239

C.L. & Joyce Cook1185 Highway 11 SouthSocial Circle, GA 30025

(770) 787-1644C.L.’s Cell (678) 910-4891

Clay Bussell, manager, 478-357-6113

The CABE FamilyCarnesville, GA 30521706-384-7119 home706-988-0018 [email protected]

www.cabeperiod.com

Davis FarmsThe Bart Davis Family

Bart: 229-881-2110Trey: 229-881-3510 (Primary Contact)

7861 Thigpen Trail • Doerun, GA 31744VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!!!

BREEDERS

Andy Page: 770-307-7511 Phil Page: 770-616-6232Winder, GA 30680

Jeff [email protected]

1851 Syrup Mill CrossingGreensboro GA 30642Phone 404-421-0686

2020 Mt. Moriah • Dallas, GA 30132www.poefarms.net

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Tim & Tandy West • 256-927-2025/678-986-2510846 County Road 26, Centre, AL 35960


Congratulations to theGretsch family, Georgia

Angus Associationmembers of the year!

All award winners will be featured on

the April “Good Moos” page!

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USDA Announces PlannedFurloughs of Federal Meat InspectorsCourtesy National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

While speaking at an ethanol confer-ence, US Secretary of Agriculture TomVilsack announced on March 1, mandato-ry federal spending cuts will be triggeredthrough sequestration and federal meatinspectors will be furloughed for twoweeks. In addition, he predicted billions ofdollars of economic impact in the market-place and price increases for consumers.

“Without federal meat inspectors,beef processing plants shut down,”Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’sBeef Association vice president for gov-ernment affairs says in an email. “Webelieve they are an essential function,but that is not the word we are gettingfrom the secretary’s office. ... While notthe only factor, the secretary’s com-ments have had a negative impact on themarkets.”

NCBA is “highly concerned” aboutthese statements, according to a newsrelease.

“Under the federal Meat InspectionAct and other related legislation,Congress has charged the USDA withproviding federal inspection of meat,poultry and egg products at governmentexpense. This places a legal duty on theUSDA and the administration to carryout this service, a duty which the USDAhas recognized as ‘essential’ in the past,”Scott George, NCBA president, says inthe news release. “While we understandthe hardships placed on the agenciesthrough the possibility of sequestration,we are severely disappointed SecretaryVilsack has chosen to take this path ofthreatening to halt FSIS inspections.”

Such a move would affect approxi-mately 6,290 establishments and couldcost more than $10 billion in productionlosses. Industry workers estimate morethan $400 million in lost wages, limitedsupplies in the meatcase and possiblefood safety compromises.

“This action has already cost cattleproducers significant amounts of moneywith the downward slide in the futuresmarkets caused by rampant speculation,with untold effect on producers throughfurther regulatory uncertainty,” Georgesays. “NCBA will not stand by while theadministration threatens this kind ofaction against the industry.”

GCA members are encouraged to contacttheir members of Congress and request help inkeeping these inspectors on the job. For moreinformation about this issue, visitwww.beefusa.org or call NCBA’s Washington,DC, office at 202-347-0228.56 March 2013 • GEORG IA CATTLEMAN

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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. to Sponsor Beef Quality Assurance CertificationCourtesy Rene Ward, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica associate directorof public relations and internal communications

TAMPA, Fla. — NationalCattlemen’s Beef Associationannounced at its annual Conventionon Feb. 6, 2013, that pharmaceuticalcompany Boehringer IngelheimVetmedica, Inc. is partnering withBeef Quality Assurance to sponsorthe cost of BQA certification forAmerican cattle producers this spring.

The cost of BQA certification isnormally between $25 and $50.However, between Feb. 11 andMarch 15, 2013, BoehringerIngelheim Vetmedica will defray thecost of the certification, making itfree for producers.

“We’re proud to partner withBQA to bring this important certifi-cation program to more Americancattlemen and dairy producers,” saysDavid Korbelik, director of cattlemarketing for Boehringer IngelheimVetmedica. “BQA is about monitor-ing and making incrementalimprovements throughout the lifecycle to prevent disease and ensure aquality end product. We will also beworking with the BQA to allowaccess to the training and certifica-tion program for animal health andveterinary students.”

BQA has customized programsspecific to cow-calf, stocker, feedlotand dairy operations. The onlinemodules teach sound managementtechniques that can be applied to pro-ducers’ operations. The cattle indus-try has embraced BQA because it isthe right thing to do, but certifiedproducers also report improvementsin efficiency and increased profitabili-ty. It also helps cattle operations selltheir stories to consumers who mightnot understand all of the safety meas-ures cattlemen take in producing thefood on the table.

“It’s clear that BoehringerIngelheim Vetmedica, Inc. is commit-ted to helping consumers understandthat beef is produced in a safe andhumane manner,” says Ryan Ruppert,BQA senior director. “This partner-ship will help producers learn aboutthe latest industry advancements anddemonstrate the ways they continue

to provide a top-quality food prod-uct.”

He notes that BQA is the goldstandard of livestock handling andanimal welfare programs, and thecompany’s support of BQA certifica-tion demonstrates the company’scommitment to improving the indus-try. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica,Inc. has also placed emphasis on man-

aging herd health before problemsarise to prevent issues and keep opera-tions running efficiently.

To take advantage of this certifica-tion promotion, visit www.bivi-bqa.com.


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GGeeoorrggiiaa RReedd AAnngguuss BBrreeeeddeerrss706-882-7423

Registered Red AngusSince 1965

ANGEL FARMS2445 Gadsden Road S.W.Cave Spring, GA 30124

R.L. (Bob) Angel • (706) 777-3968

CCAAMMPP’’SS RREEDD AANNGGUUSSRegistered I-A

Rogeal & Sue CampHome: (770) 466-8094 3599 Marce Camp Rd.Mobile: (404) 210-3965 Loganville, GA 30249

“Red, A Step Ahead”

Jim & Alvina Meeks, owners Raymond Prescott, mgr.803 Phillips Road 1986 Trinity Church Rd.Greer, SC 29650 Gray Court, SC 29645(864) 682-3900 (864) 682-2828

[email protected]

McLean Red AngusJim and Alynda McLean206 Morningside DriveAlma, GA 31510

(912) 632-7985, (770) [email protected]

Registered Red Angus since 1970

Lazy S FarmRED ANGUS

Mike and Debbie Smith2699 West Grantville Rd.

Newnan, Ga. 30263OFFICE 770-253-7099

FAX 770-253-1468

JanBil FarmsRed Angus & Red Simmental

Red Coat 099TSSemen Available

Janet & Bill Nutt 1418 Sixth Street Road,Cedartown, GA 30125


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ADAMS RANCHRegistered Red Brahman Cattle

Quality, gentle bulls andheifers for sale. Also haveSimmental and Simbrah.

3837 Stateline Road Cliff AdamsBowdon, Georgia 30108 770-258-2069

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For GCA officers’ andExecutive Committeemembers’ detailedbiographical informa-tion who are denotedwith a *, please referto past issues of

Georgia Cattleman andwww.gabeef.org/gca. President*

David Gazda, Oglethorpe CountyPresident-Elect*

Melvin Porter, Jackson County

Vice President*Randy Fordham, Madison County

Treasurer*Billy Moore, Baldwin-Jones-

PutnamExecutive Committee, two years*Carroll T. Cannon, Tift County

2013 Leadership Nominees

Editor’s Note: The following members were selected and approved for their asso-ciated positions. They will be officially nominated and voted on at the GCA annu-al membership meeting on April 5 at Convention. All nominees met the qualifi-cation requirements of their respective offices. All nominees have been contactedand confirmed that they are able to serve and are willing to commit to the timeand effort required if elected.


Executive Committee, two years*Brent Galloway, Piedmont

Region 2 Vice President*Eddie Bradley, Blue Ridge

Region 11 Vice President*Derek Williams, Three Rivers

Executive Committee, one yearKristy Arnold, Wayne CountyArnold is co-owner of Boggy

Creek Farms, which specializes inraising embryo transfer calves forbreeders around the Southeast. Shewas raised on the farm and has 13years of experience showing live-stock. Arnold, daughter of 2012 –2013 GCA Executive Committeemember Ronnie Griffis, is married toRobert Arnold. They have two chil-dren, Kayle Elizabeth, 7, and KarsonBailey, 4.

Their farm was selected as the2010 Georgia Cattlemen’sAssociation Commercial Cattlemenof the Year award and the 2012Georgia Young Farmers Farm Familyof the Year. She attended theEmerging Leaders Conference in 2011and now serves on GCA’s nominat-ing committee, the Beef QualityAssurance advisory council and theGCA Animal Health and WellbeingCommittee.

Arnold has a Bachelor’s ofScience degree in animal science and a

master’s in education degree from theUniversity of Georgia. She has servedas president and vice president of theWayne County Cattlemen’sAssociation and is on the board ofdirectors for the Wayne CountyYoung Farmers. Arnold is also theOdum Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization president, amember of Oquinn Baptist Church, asponsor for a local t-ball team and isinvolved in the Wayne County ShowTeam.

Region 5 Vice PresidentCharles Woodward, PiedmontWoodward raises stocker calves

and produces and markets hay for thebeef industry. He’s been married tohis wife Alexis for 45 years. They liveon Centennial Family Farm in thehome built by her great-grandfather.They have three children who alsobuilt homes on the farm, six grand-children and two great-grandchildren.

Woodward became a boardmember for the Piedmont

Cattlemen’s Association in August2008. He served as president-elect in2011 and was responsible for coordi-nating sponsors for membershipmeetings. Woodward became chap-ter president in 2012 and will contin-ue his leadership role this year as pastpresident, responsible for coordinat-ing the annual September fundraisingauction.

Region 8 Vice PresidentRodney Hilley, Mid-GeorgiaHilley graduated from Berry

College in 1976 witha degree in animalscience. That sameyear, he began rais-ing registeredSimmentals, but hasraised cattle for 49years. His familyowns Powder CreekSimmentals inMolena, Ga., andruns approximately50 Simmental, SimAngus and Anguscattle.

He has served several terms asdirector and two separate terms aspresident of the Georgia Simmental-Simbrah Association. Hilley has alsobeen a secretary/treasurer for GSSAand a director and president of Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.

Hilley now serves as Mid-Georgiasecretary, on the GCA Bull TestCommittee — and has consigned bullsto both Georgia test stations since1981 — as well as on the Pike CountyFarm Bureau Board of Directors and


his local Farm Service Agency com-mittee. Hilley works as an area beefdistributor for Genex Cooperative.

Region 14 Vice PresidentKurt Childers, Brooks CountyChilders operates Bar C Cattle, a

commercial herd of SimAngus cows.A third generation Brooks Countyfarmer, he does custom artificialinsemination and embryo transferand is also a herd health and market-ing consultant. He does satelliteembryo transfer herds for clientsfrom Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippiand Alabama. Childers has served as a

chapter president from 1986 to 1990and again from 1992 to 1996. He hasalso served on the Georgia FarmBureau Beef Committee andVegetable Committee.

Childers and wife Lynn have twochildren, Malerie and Jamie, and onegrandchild, Kennedy. He is a memberand deacon of Morrison Baptist Church,member of the American SimmentalAssociation and a board member for theBrooks County Farm Bureau.

Georgia Beef Board Representative,three years, Betts Berry, Tri-StatePast President Betts Berry is the

only female to have served in that rolefor GCA. She owns and operatesHuntland Farms, a cow-calf opera-tion, with her husband Charlie. Theirtwo sons, David and Will, are both incollege pursuing agriculture degrees.Berry teaches eighth grade agricultureclasses at Gordon Lee Middle Schooland says it’s her mission to educateyoung folks about agriculture.

She serves on the UGA College ofAgricultural and EnvironmentalSciences Advisory Council, theHutcheson Health Foundation, theJewell Foundation and the MartinDavis House Foundation. In the past,she served on Gov. Sonny Perdue’sAgriculture Advisory Commissionand led the Tri-State chapter in a vari-ety of roles. Berry also attendsElizabeth Lee United MethodistChurch, where she has taught theladies’ Sunday school class for 15years.

If Berry is elected as GCA repre-sentative on the Georgia Beef Boardshe will be the first woman to serve inthis capacity on GBB. GGCC

Attend the GCA General Membership Meeting at Conventionon Friday, April 5, to meet the candidates!


Greenview Farms, Inc.Winton & Emily Harris Family Farm • Jonny and Toni Harris & Family

334 K-Ville Rd., Screven, GA 31560 • Phone 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470

30 open Polled Hereford heifers20 open Braford heifers

60 yearling Polled Hereford Bulls60 yearling Braford Bulls

Performance & Quality from Grazing Since 1942

See our cattle in the Expo Hereford sale!


Cattle Enterprises1230 Reeves Rd., Midville, Ga. 30441-9998

Tommy Mead(706) 554-6107 • Fax: (706) 544-0662

www.meadcattle.com

301 Dennis Station Rd., SWEatonton, Georgia 31024

(706) 484-1799cell phone: 706-473-1374

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WHALEY POLLED HEREFORDSA Program to WatchA Name to Remember

Owners: Truman and Starr Whaley2634 River Bend RoadDalton, GA 30720

Res. (706) 277-3240; Office (706) 277-3993“Home of Great Victors”

POLLED HEREFORDS1095 Charles Smith Rd., Wadley, Ga. 30477

CSR Polled HerefordFarm

Steve RobertsRt. 1, Box 4260

Alapaha, Ga. 31622Phone: 229-532-7963

Herd Certified and Accredited.

Whitey & Candler HuntP.O. Box 488, 255 W. Jefferson St.

Madison, GA 30650706/342-0264 (off.) 706/342-2767 (home)

www.innisfailfarm.com

PlantationSam and Pat Zemurray477 Honey Ridge RoadGuyton, GA 31312-9661

Office: 912/772-3118 Night: 912/234-7430

Charles E. Smith, owner

(478) 252-5622

LEONARD POLLEDHEREFORDSSherman LeonardP.O. Box 280 706/695-8351 dayChatsworth, GA 30705 706/695-2008 night

Private treaty cattle for sale at all times.Herd Certified & Accredited

DOUBLE FARMBBRegistered Polled Herefords

Bobby Brantley H: 478-552-93281750 Wommack-Brantley Road Tennille, Georgia 31089

Cows & BullsFor Sale atPrivate Treaty

1651 Deep South Farm Rd.Blairsville, GA 30512

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1359 County Line Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040770-886-6849 / Cell: 404-376-6414

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Georgia Hereford AssociationBREEDERS


Billy Martin has been a lot ofplaces and done a lot of things.

He grew up on a farm inArkansas. He was only a teenagerwhen his father passed away, whichrequired his family to move out ofagriculture.

Martin spent his career in busi-ness, traveling around the countryfrom big city to big city, workingfirst at Hewlett-Packard for morethan 25 years and then purchasingSouthern Staircase in Atlanta. Hesold that company in 1996, a little

more than a decadeafter coming backto the businessto which heswore he’dnever return.

“When I

was 13, I was so tired of farm workthat I didn’t want to stay on thefarm. As we downsized and got outof that, I said I’d probably never bein the farming or cattle businessagain,” Martin says. “And here I am.”

“Here” is Sunset Ridge Herefordsin Cumming, Ga., one of the twolocations where he raises the red andwhite cattle.

“I bought raw land. You could-n’t even get your tractor through it,hardly,” he says of the Cumminglocation. “My daughter was herewith me after I bought my first 40acres. We were at the place thehouse is now located, trying tocome up with a name. Late in theafternoon, the sunsetwas beautiful.”

His daughter suggested the nameSunset Ridge, and it stuck. Yearslater, Martin says it’s still easy to seebeautiful sunsets from his home.

Though he’d been exposed to thebreed back in high school andremembers them being “extremelycalm and easy to be around,” Martinfirst got into the Hereford businessthanks to a man named Ike Phillips,herd manager for Holly Creek Farmin Newnan, Ga.

IN ADDITION TO HEREFORDS, SunsetRidge is home to four horses, two dogsand two barn cats.

THE CALM, GENTLE HEREFORD CATTLE (left) at Sunset Ridge in Cumming, Ga.,enjoy a windy January day in the pasture. Below, the sun shines down all day atSunset Ridge in Cumming, Ga. Owner Billy Martin says his daughter coined the

name after watching the sun set over the farm’s rolling hills.

By Dallas Duncan, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association director of communications


“It just started with two or threecows, more for fun than anything,but he also got me into artificialbreeding and I saw the differencethat artificial breeding can make,”Martin says. “Over a number ofyears I continued to improve myherd, first through artificial breedingand then about five years ago I gotinto the embryo program.”

Like AI, the embryo transferroute has been a successful ventureat Sunset Ridge, both at theCumming location and the secondfarm in Clarkesville, Ga. Martin hasa number of donor cows and usessemen from top-quality bulls in thecountry.

“I ship embryos to other com-mercial farms and put embryos intheir cows. I have shipped embryosto Wisconsin in our shipping tank,and a year-plus later, I take my trail-er up and bring back cows,” he says.

Martin’s next venture withbreeding technologies and genetics issexed semen, using semen from a bull

named Vendetta.

Vendetta was purchased fromSladek Farms in Iowa.

“We took Vendetta to theNational Hereford Show in January2011 and he became the NationalSenior Horned Bull Champion. Iproceeded to then use him extensive-ly in my breeding program as well asselling semen,” Martin says.

Semen from Vendetta traveled allover the world, from as far north asCanada to as far south as Australia.The bull was sold to Roy Barnes,Georgia’s former governor and bud-ding Hereford breeder, in 2012.

He wants his operation to besmall to medium in size and focus onanimal quality rather than quantity,which can pose some marketing chal-lenges.

“The market for the small breed-er is interesting,” Martin says. “Thatleaves you a couple of options. Oneis to stay as closely connected as youcan to the juniors for show purposes.The other is to stay connected to thelarger breeder that will let you putconsignments in their sale.”

Martin has a relationship likethat with the Lowderman Herefordsale in Macomb, Ill. He says withoutthese ties, it’s difficult tomarket AI or ET

cattle and make the profit to covercosts.

As for the junior side, Martinfinds Herefords to be a good breedfor youngsters to get involved with.

“I refer to it as the ‘old man’sbreed.’ They are extremely easy tomanage. They have a gentle personal-ity and for that reason among others,youths are particularly attracted toshow heifers,” Martin says.

Sunset Ridge Herefords havebeen shown at all the national showsthis past year, both from profession-als and from young exhibitors.Martin says he tries to work with asmany young farmers, FFA and 4-Hmembers as possible.

Gabe Brogdon, 16, a junior fromLaurens County, is one such person.

Brogdon’s family had seen adsabout Sunset Ridge and had heardabout show calves with good geneticsthat came from the farm. The 2012 -2013 show season was the first timehe’d purchased a Sunset Ridge heiferfor himself.

“I picked out a polled Herefordheifer that was sired by Vendetta,”Brogdon says. “She’s turned out to

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SUNSET RIDGE OWNER BILLY MARTIN reflects on one of hismost well-known bulls, Vendetta, one of several award-win-ning Sunset Ridge animals. Below, Gabe Brogdon, far right,showed a Sunset Ridge Hereford heifer named Gretchen duringthe 2012 - 2013 show season. He says farm owner Billy Martinhas high-quality genetics that will go into production on hisown operation later this year.


Billy Martin • 404-376-64141359 County Line Rd., Cumming, GA 30040Fax 770-886-6849 • [email protected]

SSeelllliinngg MMaarrcchh 2200,, 22001133 ......22 Angus pairs (Sept. - Oct. calves)SimAngus bulls in Oct. 1, 2012

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SSeelllliinngg AApprriill 33,, 22001133 ......51 Angus pairs (Dec. - Jan. calves)

56 Charolais cross pairs (Dec. - Jan. calves)2 SimAngus bulls in Dec. 1, 2012

SSeelllliinngg AApprriill 1177,, 22001133 ......46 Angus pairs (Jan. - Feb. calves) will sell open54 Charolais cross pairs (Jan. - Feb. calves)

will sell open

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40 Charolais pairs will sell openApproximately 30 heavy springers

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be one of the thickest, probablyone of the best-performing heiferson gain and forage that we’ve everhad. She puts on a really good fatcover.”

The heifer, Gretchen, went toKentucky and won second in herclass out of about 60 calves her age.Continuing through the season,Brogdon believes she was overshad-owed by some of the framier calves,but Gretchen caught up to themaround December. She won reservechampion in both rings at the

Wiregrass show. In January,Gretchen went on to win third over-all at the Winter Classic show inCarrollton, Reserve ChampionHereford Heifer at the West GeorgiaLivestock Show and fifth overall andChampion Hereford Heifer at theHeifers in the Hills show.

For his upcoming senior showseason, Brogdon plans to return toSunset Ridge to purchase anothershow heifer later this spring. Heplans to retire Gretchen and use heron his own operation, Brogdon 4Farms, in Irwinton, Ga.

“My plan for her is to become abreeding cow in my small herd ofretired show calves so that I canhopefully support myself in collegewith the calves I produce, as well asmaybe produce calves that are goodbeefmakers and can perform in theshow ring.”

Sunset Ridge operates on twocalving seasons, a spring - to coincidewith Southeastern cattle needs, suchas Brogdon’s show heifers - and a fall.

“Some of my sales go directly tothe Midwest. Their calving season isonly in the spring; they’re not reallyinterested in fall calves,” Martin says.“If you take a calf up there to sell ...if she’s born in the fall, she’s out ofphase.”

In Georgia, he says the No. 1opportunity to sell Hereford bulls isfor crossbreeding.

In addition, there is a growingdesire for horned Herefords.Horned and polled Herefords origi-nally had two separate nationalmembership organizations, but thathas changed in the past few years.Since both varieties have mergedthrough mixed breeding, SunsetRidge breeds both.

“There has been a growing feel-ing of crossbreeders that the hornedHereford has stronger traits to cross-breed with than the polled,” Martinsays. “Georgia was very much apolled Hereford state. Over the lastfew years I can see a substantialchange toward the hornedHereford.”

As all breeds, the Herefordsexperience major changes in struc-ture and quality over the past fewdecades, but Martin says he still seesroom for improvement, especiallywith new genetic technologies hewants the breed to further explore.

“Genetics are one of the mostimportant things in marketing cattle,to me, as well as exhibiting. You canpush hay or feed as much as youwant, but if they don’t have goodgenetics they’re not going to per-form,” Brogdon says. “Sunset Ridgebrings some of the best Herefordgenetics around. They’re not thelargest Hereford herd around, butthey bring performance and qualityto the Southeast.”

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TURNER COUNTY STOCKYARD, INC.1315 US HWY 41 S • ASHBURN, GA 31714

(800) 344-9808 • (229) 567-3371Roy and Allen Wiggins

BREEDER CATTLE SALESFRIDAY NIGHT • MARCH 15 AT 7 P.M.

Selling pairs, springers and bullsAll cattle mouthed and preg-checked

Regular sales • Wednesdays 1 p.m. (all classes of cattle)Breeder cattle sales

Friday nights as announcedVideo auctions

3rd Thursday each month 10 a.m.Watch the Wednesday & Friday sales live on the Internet: www.lmaauctions.com

Trucking

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Some herd

dispersals

Reuben Ward DuffeyJan. 9, 2013

Mr. Reuben Ward “R.W.” Duffey, 75, of Jackson, Ga.,passed away Jan. 9, 2013. He was born in Stockbridge, Ga., tothe late Ralph Samuel Duffey Sr. and Kitty Mae TurnerDuffey.

He was preceded in death by brothers J.T. Duffey, OscarH. Duffey and Ralph S. Duffey Jr.

Duffey served his country in the United States Navy andwas a member of McDonough Christian Church. He retiredfrom Life of Georgia and was past president of the HenryCounty Cattlemen’s Association.

Survivors include his daughter Renea Lewis of Mansfield,Ga.; brother Charles R. Duffey of McDonough, Ga.; sister

Eloise Bowen of Jackson; special friend Carol Mobley of Rex,Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barbara McCravyJan. 28, 1939 - Jan. 13, 2013

Barbara McCravy, 73, of Whitesburg, Ga., passed away,Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. She was born Jan. 28, 1939, in DouglasCounty, Georgia, to the late Fred Waldrop and Audrey DanielWaldrop. She was the mother of Georgia Cattlemen’sAssociation Past President and Georgia Angus AssociationPresident Mike McCravy.

During her career she worked as an accountant forDouglas County for 13 years and was city clerk for the city ofDouglasville for 16 years. She was a member of Mars HillBaptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, H. Gelon McCravy; sonand daughter-in-law Mike and Christy McCravy; daughter andson-in-law Debbie and Mike Huckeba; grandchildren ChrisGable, Nikki Gable, Mike Gable, Carrie Gable and Tim Gable;and great grandchild Jackson Michael Gable.

B.C. “Bud” SnidowJan. 26, 2013

B.C. “Bud” Snidow, 95, a longtime American HerefordAssociation employee and friend of the Hereford industry,passed away on Jan. 26, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice Housefrom a brain tumor.

A native of Princeton, W. Va., he was a graduate ofVirginia Tech with a degree in animal husbandry. After gradu-ation, Snidow worked for the Eastern Breedermagazine in June1940 as the livestock editor in Warrenton, Va.

Snidow served in the US Armyfrom 1942 to 1945 in Fairbanks,Alaska.

Snidow originally joined AHAin 1951 as a fieldman for the easternstates. In 1955, he moved to KansasCity to join the staff. Moving toKansas City ignited his passion andvolunteer work with the AmericanRoyal.

Snidow served as the AHAassistant secretary from 1961 to1983. While working for AHA hetraveled internationally and had many friends all over theworld.

After retiring from AHA in 1983, Snidow acted as a coor-dinator between the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDepartment of Agriculture and the various breed associationsthat participate in the US Beef Breeds Council.

Snidow served as a goodwill ambassador and was an hon-orary governor. He will be remembered as an accomplishedartist of Hereford paintings and other subject matter, as well asfor his beloved knowledge of Hereford history.

Snidow was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda, in March2009.

Three Longtime Cattle Industry Friends Pass Away in January

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March 1 - 15, 2013Boehringer IngelheimVetmedica-sponsored BQA certificationwww.bivi-bqa.com

March 5, 2013Southeast Livestock Exchange

Tel-O Sale including Mountain Cattle

Alliance and Coastal CarolinaCattle Alliance

[See advertisement, p. 80]

Beef Cattle Short CourseTifton, Ga.229-386-3683

March 6, 2013Tifton Bull Test SaleIrwinville, Ga.229-386-3683

[See February, p. 35]

March 8 - 10, 2013ABS Global

AI Management SchoolCalhoun, Ga.678-617-2945

March 8, 2013Northeast Georgia YoungFarmer Replacement Sale

Eastanollee, Ga.706-716-0381

March 9, 2013Upstate South CarolinaReplacement Female Sale

864-980-5695[See February, p. 44]

Quail Creek Brangus CutAbove SaleCullman, Ala.205-594-5307


Sarratt Farms 6th Annual

Spring Production SaleGaffney, SC864-580-9005


March 10, 2013GJCA 2013 Sweepstakes

Contest begins

Shirley Show Cattle Sale706-983-0276


March 11, 2013Final Animal Disease

Traceability Rule becomeseffective

March 15, 2013Turner County StockyardBreeder Cattle Sales

Ashburn, Ga.229-567-3371


March 16 - 18, 2013Final Drive Club Calf Salewww.breedersworld.com[See advertisement, p. 47]

March 16, 2013Elmore Cattle Company’s 9th

Annual Club Calf SaleEnoree, SC.864-969-2200


March 17, 2013Martin Cattle Company Fall

Born Club Calf SalePerry, Ga.

706-654-8883[See advertisement, p. 51]

March 20, 2013Bunn Family Ranch Sale

Roanoke, Ala.678-350-5380


March 23, 2013Northeast Georgia LivestockFarm and Equipment Auction

Athens, Ga.706-549-4790


Deer Valley Farm PerformanceTested Angus Bull SaleFayetteville, Tenn.931-433-1895


March 25, 2013MM Cattle Co. Online Sale

www.mmcattle.com770-328-2047


Salacoa Valley Farms SaleFairmount, Ga.706-337-2295


March 30, 2013Southeast All-Black Classic

Greenwood, Fla.706-773-3612


Partners in Progress XXVI:CES Polled Herefords,

Predestined Cattle Co. andSmith AngusWadley, Ga.

Southern Tradition SaleAlapaha, Ga.229-776-4383


March 31, 2013GCA Membership Year ends

April 2, 2013Southeast Livestock Exchange

Tel-O Sale[See advertisement, p. 80]

April 3 – 6, 2013Georgia Cattlemen’s

Association 52nd AnnualConvention & Trade Show and

16th Annual Beef ExpoPerry, Ga.


April 3 - 4, 20132nd Annual Forage Conference

Perry, [email protected][See information, p. 41]

April 3, 2013Bunn Family Ranch Sale



April 5, 2013Georgia Beef Expo

Commercial Heifer SalePerry, Ga.


Georgia Beef ExpoSoutheastern Angus Showcase

Sale • Perry, Ga.770-307-7178


April 6, 201315th Annual GCCPA Club Calf

SalePerry, Ga.


Firm Foundations Elite AngusOffering

Cullman, Ala.334-524-9287


April 13, 2013Ridgefield Farms Bull Sale

Brasstown, N.C.828-837-6324


Edwards Land & Cattle Co. 4th Annual Spring Production SaleBeulaville, N.C.910-298-3012


Northeast Georgia Beef QualityAssurance Field Day

Athens, Ga.706-743-8341


2013 Carolina Sensations SaleWilliamston, SC.706-200-6655


13th Annual Cattlemen’sChoice SaleHartwell, Ga.859-987-5758


April 14, 2013Partisover Southern Style Sale

Colbert, Ga.706-614-0496





April 19, 2013Friendship Farms Sale

Midville, Ga.

April 20, 2013Acres Away SaleHampton, Ga.

Bricton Farm Female SaleSocial Circle, Ga.

April 22, 2013Three Trees Ranch Female

SaleSharpsburg, Ga.

April 23, 2013Tifton HERD SaleIrwinville, Ga.229-831-5416





April 27, 2013Crimson Classic Santa

Gertrudis SaleHanceville, [email protected]

Bridges Angus Farm SaleLexington, Ga.

Timberland Cattle’s Best-of-the-Black Angus

and SimAngus Female Cattle SaleCullman, Ala.205-695-6314

May 3, 2013Maternal Matrons Female Sale

Rayle, Ga.

May 4, 2013Ogeechee Angus Farms Sale

Wadley, Ga.

Monroe County HERD SaleForsyth, Ga.478-994-7014


SERAA Grasstime AuctionCullman, Ala.641-919-1077

May 7, 2013Southeast Livestock Exchange

Tel-O Sale[See advertisement, p. 80]

May 10, 2013GSSA Annual Meeting

Ila, Ga.706-654-6071


May 11, 2013Carolina’s “Full House” Multi-Breed Female Sale: Shorthorn,Red Angus, Simmental and

GelbviehClemson, S.C.706-773-3612

May 11, 2013Generations of Value

Female SaleColbert, Ga.


May 21 - 25, 2013GCA Tour to Texas478-474-6560


May 29, 2013Calhoun HERD Sale

Calhoun, Ga.706-542-1852

May 31, 2013Commercial Cattlemen

SimConferenceHartwell, Ga.706-654-6071


June 1, 2013Simmental Field Day

Hartwell, Ga.706-654-6071


June 4, 2013Southeast Livestock Exchange

Tel-O Sale[See February, p. 80]

June 7 - 8, 2013Southern National Angus ShowPerry, Ga.


July 9, 2013Southeast Livestock Exchange

Tel-O Sale including Mountain Cattle

Alliance and Southeast GeorgiaCattle Marketing Association[See advertisement, p. 62]

July 11 - 13, 2013Georgia Junior Beef Futurity

Perry, Ga.

July 11, 2013GJCA Field DayPerry, Ga.

July 19 - 20, 2013Georgia Limousin Association

Meeting and Field Day229-567-1584


July 23, 2013Southeast Livestock Exchange

Tel-O Sale including Coastal Carolina

Cattle Alliance Special Sale




GEORGIA LIVESTOCK MARKET NEWS

Local Sale ReportsPurebred Sale Reports

Bricton Farms Bull Sale • Jan. 19, 201356 Yearling Angus bulls avg $3,89115 Commercial bred heifers avg $1,49321 Commercial bred cows avg $1,528Total: 92 lots avg $2,960

Gretsch Brothers Angus Genetics with a FirmFoundation Bull Sale

Jan. 26, 20138 Yearling SimAngus bulls avg $2,6384 Older Angus bulls avg $3,45022 Yearling Angus bulls avg $3,02270 Commercial bred heifers avg $1,3011 Commercial bull avg $1,800Total: 97 lots avg $1,850

Clemson Performance Tested Bull SaleFeb. 2, 2013

22 Commercial open heifers avg $1,4002 Gelbvieh bulls avg $2,6004 SimAngus bulls avg $3,0501 Hereford bull avg $2,5002 Red Angus bulls avg $1,55037 Angus bulls avg $2,705Total: 46 bulls avg $2,676

Commercial Sale ReportsMoseley Cattle Auction LLC

Jan. 8, 2013Lot 1: 620 lb heifers avg $139.70Lot 2: 710 lb heifers avg $137.00Lot 3: 730 lb heifers avg $135.80

Lot 4: 750 lb heifers avg $136.00Lot 5: 860 lb steers avg $140.00

Northeast Georgia LivestockJan. 16, 2013

Lot 2: 800 lb heifers avg (sort two loads) $128.70 Lot 3: 750 lb steers avg $136.50Lot 4: 775 lb steers avg $136.50Lot 5: 800 lb steers avg (sort three loads) $137.00 Lot 6: 850 lb steers avg $126.25Lot 7: 900 lb steers avg $131.50Mixed LoadsLot 1: 780 lb steers/740 lb heifers avg

$134.50/$134.50

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Lot 1: 775 lb Holstein steers avg $97.00Lot 4: 725 lb heifers avg $129.50Lot 5: 730 lb heifers avg (sort two loads) $126.50 Lot 6: 800 lb heifers avg (sort two loads) $126.90 Lot 7: 900 lb steers avg $128.10 Lot 8: 960 lb steers avg $128.00Mixed LoadsLot 2: 625 lb steers/605 lb heifers avg

$143.00/$143.00Lot 3: 700 lb steers/700 lb heifers avg

$134.75/$134.75

Moseley Cattle Auction LLCJan. 29, 2013

Lot 1: 685 lb heifers avg $136.50


Lot 1: 800 lb steers avg $137.20Lot 2: 850 lb steers avg (sort two loads) $134.50 Lot 3: 900 lb steers avg $132.70

Moseley Cattle Auction LLCFeb. 5, 2013

Lot 1: 610 lb heifers avg $142.20Lot 2: 765 lb heifers avg $130.90Lot 3: 750 lb heifers avg $131.70Lot 4: 850 lb steers avg $135.90Lot 5: 885 lb steers avg $131.10Lot 6: 915 lb steers avg $132.90Lot 7: 930 lb steers avg $129.50

Southeast Livestock ExchangeFeb. 5, 2013

2 Loads 775 lb steers avg $140.701 Load 850 lb steers avg $134.752 Loads 860 lb steers avg $134.752 Loads 900 lb steers avg $129.30

1 Load 950 lb steers avg $129.002 Loads 680 lb heifers avg $129.251 Load 725 lb heifers avg $132.751 Load 725 lb heifers avg $132.701 Load 760 lb heifers avg $132.801 Load 775 lb heifers avg $131.251 Load 825 lb Holstein steers avg $100.00Mixed Loads1 Load 700 lb steers/650 lb heifers avg

$138.90/$132.901 Load 775 lb steers/775 lb heifers avg



$134.75/$129.75

Northeast Georgia LivestockFeb. 6, 2013

Lot 1: 740 lb heifers avg $126.60Lot 2: 775 lb heifers avg $129.60Lot 3: 800 lb heifers avg $123.75Lot 4: 800 lb heifers avg (sort two loads) $127.90Lot 5: 825 lb steers avg

$134.00 (no ear)/$128.90 (one load ear)Lot 6: 850 lb steers avg $129.50

Hodge Livestock NetworkFeb. 7, 2013

Lot 26A: 650 lb steers avg $137.00Lot 7: 700 lb steers avg $137.00Lot 10: 775 lb steers avg ( sort ½ load) $129.50Lot 26: 750 lb steers avg $132.00Lot 1: 875 lb steers avg $138.75Lot 2: 825 lb steers avg (sort 3 loads) $133.25Lot 6: 850 lb steers avg $126.50Lot 9: 825 lb steers avg $136.50Lot 12: 895 lb steers avg $129.75Lot 15: 860 lb steers avg $132.25Lot 16: 850 lb steers avg $134.00

Lot 18: 825 lb steers avg $129.25Lot 19: 850 lb steers avg $132.50Lot 21: 800 lb steers avg $133.00Lot 23: 800 lb steers avg $134.50Lot 24: 800 lb steers avg $133.25Lot 25: 850 lb steers avg $128.50Lot 11: 645 lb heifers avg (sort ½ load) $131.00Lot 20: 675 lb heifers avg $129.00Lot 28: 650 lb heifers avg $129.00Lot 4: 750 lb heifers avg $125.50Lot 14: 700 lb heifers avg $132.50Lot 17: 700 lb heifers avg $131.25Lot 22: 700 lb heifers avg $132.00Lot 22A: 750 lb heifers avg $127.50Lot 27: 750 lb heifers avg $124.25Lot 3: 800 lb heifers avg (sort 2 loads) $126.80Lot 5: 840 lb heifers avg $123.25Lot 8: 715 lb Holstein steers avg $101.25Mixed LoadsLot 13: 725 lb steers/715 lb heifers avg

$135.50/$129.50

Northeast Georgia LivestockFeb. 13, 2013

Lot 1: 825 lb Holstein steers avg $97.80Lot 2: 760 lb steers avg $133.90Lot 3: 850 lb steers avg $128.25Lot 4: 875 lb steers avg $124.25

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THE BEEF CHECKOFFTHE BEEF CHECKOFFIt’s the law - no one is exempt!

DID YOU KNOW?• Every time you sell a bovine animal, regardless of age, sex, breed,purpose or number, a dollar-per-head is due.• The dollar is to be collected by the buyer from the seller, althoughboth parties are responsible.• The checkoff is designed so that everyone pays their fair share.

HOW ARE CHECKOFF DOLLARS BEING USED?• Beef and veal television, radio and print advertising.• Food safety, health and nutritional research.• Product technology and development.• Educating consumers and children about beef’s role in a healthy diet.• Refuting issues that could negatively impact the industry.

WHO PAYS?• When cattle are sold, the buyer of the cattle must withhold $1 per headfrom the seller’s purchase price. Failure to do so is a violation of the law and may be subject to a $5,500 penalty.

HOW DO YOU PAY?• Complete a remittance form and send it with yourcheck to the Georgia Beef Board, PO Box 116797,Atlanta, GA 30368-6797. For more forms, call theGeorgia Beef Board at 877-444-BEEF.

Beef Promotion & Research ProgramPrivate Treaty Sales

Checkoff Investment Form

Date:

Seller:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Seller’s signature:

Total # Sold: X $1 per head = $

Dale of Sale:

State of Origin:

Buyer:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Buyer’s Signature:

Person remitting assessment:



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Randy Daniel348 Daniel RoadColbert, GA 30628706/788-2533

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Contact Me For Information On These Upcoming Auctions:• Feb. 8: Wilkes County Front Pasture Sale• Feb. 16: Yon Family Farm Bull Sale• Mar. 9: Upstate South Carolina Replacement Female Sale

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29666(864) 980-5695

[email protected]

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Office: 770-725-0348Cell: 706-202-7208

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GENERAL�Continue feeding high magne-

sium mineral supplement tocows on winter grazing.

�Do not overgraze winter annu-als. Pull cows when the annualsare shorter than 4 inches.

�Fertilize permanent pasturesaccording to soil test.

SPRING CALVINGJanuary, February, March

�For a Jan. 10 to March 30 calv-ing season, bulls need to go inApril 1 to June 20. Make surebulls are in good condition andconduct breeding soundnessexams.

�Cows need to be in moderateto good condition to rebreedearly. You may need to start

are recommended at a certain time of theyear and others are recommended whencalves are a certain age or at a certain pointin their reproductive cycle.

Each monthly list is divided into threesections: general, spring calving and fallcalving. Management practices in the gen-eral category are seasonal and apply tomost cattle producers in Georgia. Thespring calving list is based on Jan. 10 toMarch 31 calving dates, and the fall calvinglist is based on Oct. 1 to Dec. 20 calvingdates. These dates are not necessarily thebest dates for all producers but were cho-sen because they are reasonably close towhat many producers use. Establish calv-ing dates based on your feed resourcesand availability of labor. A cow’s energyand protein requirements increase greatlyat calving and remain high through thebreeding season. It is best to plan breedingseason for the time of year when foragequality is at its best. With good winter graz-ing, fall calving is a good option. If cows arewintered on hay, spring pasture offers thebest feed for breeding season and springcalving is a better choice. If your calvingseason is different, adjust managementpractices accordingly.

Revised by Ronnie Silcox andLawton Stewart, Extension AnimalScientists. Original manuscript byRonnie Silcox and Mark McCann,Extension Animal Scientists.

feeding your best hay and putthem on your best grazingnow. Supplement as neededaccording to forage test.

�Start breeding heifers about amonth before the cow herd.

�Castrate, dehorn and implantcalves at birth.

FALL CALVINGOctober, November, December�Remove bulls March 23 to end

calving season about Dec. 31. �Keep bulls in a small pasture

with strong fences. Feed bullsenough to keep them in goodcondition for next year’sbreeding.

�Spot-check cows to see if mostare bred. By now, there shouldbe little activity.

�Vaccinate for clostridial dis-ease, castrate and dehorn latecalves or those missed in earlyworking.

Editor’s Note: This calendar containsa monthly listing of the common manage-ment practices needed for commercial beefherd production in Georgia. Some practices

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706/374-5789 Visitors Welcome

HIGHVIEW FARMSBreeding Cattle Since 1973 • Williamson, GA

Hereford, Angus and BaldiesFor Sale Private TreatyCall Harold Leo Corley at

770-567-3942 or 678-333-3509


Beef Management Calendar for the Month of March

CATTLE FOR SALE

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795 Acre Farm/RanchJackson Co., FL

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P.O. BOX 908Canton, NC 28716

Phone: 828-646-0270Fax: [email protected]

SERVICES OFFERED:CATTLE MARKETING • HERD HEALTH PROGRAMS

NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS • FARM VACCINATION PROGRAMSRECORD KEEPING

OWNERS/OPERATORSJohn Queen480 Queen Cove RoadWaynesville, NC 28785828-421-3446

Evans Hooks79 Highway 57 EastSwainsboro, GA 30401770-316-9611

�� March 5 *�� April 2�� May 7�� June 4�� July 9 *�� July 23 *

�� Aug. 6 *�� Sept. 3�� Oct. 1�� Nov. 5�� Dec. 3

Frank Malcolm, CLU & Lin Malcolm

[email protected]

MALCOLM FINANCIAL GROUP“Since 1974”

LEGACY PLANNING& INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

MEMBERS: PIEDMONT AND MORGAN COUNTYCATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATIONS

www.georgiaretirementcouncil.com

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF NCBA AND STATE ORGANIZATIONSPLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.selex-video.com

WNC Regional Livestock Center474 Stock Drive

Canton, NC 28716828-646-3700

Weekly sales each Monday at 12 p.m. Cattle received Sundays 1-7 p.m. and Mondays beginning at 7 a.m.

* March 5 sale includes the Mountain Cattle Alliance and theCoastal Carolina Cattle Alliance

* July 9 sale includes the Mountain Cattle Alliance and theSoutheast Georgia Cattle Marketing Association

* July 23 includes Coastal Carolina Cattle Alliance Special Sale

* Aug. 6 sale includes Mountain Cattle Alliance

2nd Annual Forage Conferenceschedule on page 41.

52nd Annual Convention &Trade Show and 16th Annual

Beef Expo schedule on pages 42-43!

Please use our sponsors andvendors listed on pages 44-45.They make Convention possible!

SEE PAGE 40 TO REGISTER


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

GJCA MISSION STATEMENT: The mission ofthe Georgia Junior Cattlemen's Associationis to prepare the members of the juniorassociation for membership and leadershipin the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, andto offer educational opportunities to pre-pare them to become industry leaders.

YOUR GJCA LEADERSHIP:

ChairwomanCallie Akins

[email protected]

Convention/Summer ConferenceCoordinator

Jordan [email protected]

Field Day CoordinatorMerritt Daniels

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsGibson Priest

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsWalt Lipham

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsBen Hicks

[email protected]

Youth Activities AdvisorDallas Duncan(478) 474-6560

[email protected]

By Jordan Harrison, GJCA Convention & Summer Conference Coordinator

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CATTLEMEN'SASSOCIATION

One of the most popular events isthe Cattlemen’s Ball. The Cattlemen’sBall is a formal event where cattlemengather to socialize and be recognizedfor their achievements. While thisevent is more geared to adults, GeorgiaJunior Cattlemen’s Association is host-ing an after-party following the ball.It’ll be a gathering for kids of all ages!This will give everyone a chance tobreak out of the formal environmentand cut loose! There will be dancing,music and refreshments. Make sureyou’re there for a good time.

On a more competitive note,GJCA will host a team marketingcontest again this year. This contestwill test competitors’ knowledge ofthe beef industry from an insider’sperspective. In this scenario teamswill market their cattle operation andservices to a panel of judges acting aspotential clients. You’ll need to pre-pare materials in advance, so be sureto check the GJCA website for sign-up information!

The Georgia CattleWomen’sAssociation will host the annualGeorgia Beef Ambassador contest onSaturday of Convention. This contestwill test juniors’ skills in many differ-ent scenarios! The Beef Ambassadorcontest prepares junior members forinteracting with consumers and mediaauthorities in a knowledgeable andformal way. Depending on the agedivision, competitors will be placed insituations that anyone promoting thebeef industry would be placed in. Themock media interview will give a feelfor interacting with a reporter and thequestions they may ask, and the pro-motion event will place contestants ina scenario where they will have to

answer consumer questions as well asdescribe the benefits of a productsponsored by the Beef Checkoff.Senior division contestants will par-ticipate in a more in-depth contest,which includes a classroom presenta-tion and a written issues response. Ifyou’re considering participating inthis event, make sure you know yourbeef facts and are up-to-date on cur-rent issues pertaining to the beefindustry!

Also on Saturday, to wind downthe junior events, the New Productsand Junior Awards Luncheon will beheld at noon. At that time, juniormembers will be recognized for theirparticipation in GJCA throughoutthe year as well as at Convention.Winners of the team marketing con-test, Beef Ambassador contest, photocontest, poster contest, YouTubevideo contest and scholarship winnerswill be recognized. It’s important tobe at this event not only so that youcan receive your award and prizes,but to show support for your fellowGJCA members. We’re doing greatthings in our association, and this isour time to shine!

Regardless of which event youcome for, make sure you’re here!Junior members, this is your chanceto be recognized for your achieve-ments, test your skills in contests andmeet new members from across thestate. This is the place to be GJCAmembers! The 52nd AnnualConvention will be held April 3through 6. See you there!

To suggest future Convention andSummer Conference events and con-tests, contact Jordan Harrison at theemail address to the right. GGCC

Junior Cattlemen’s ReportMake Plans to Come to Perry!



Every April I look forward to Georgia Cattlemen’sAssociation’s biggest event of the year! For three days cattlemenand ranchers of all ages from across Georgia (and even otherstates) gather to learn and share ideas at the annual GCAConvention and Trade Show and Beef Expo. Here you can sur-round yourself with fellow cattlemen and meet new people with-in the beef industry.

2013 Carolina Sensations Sale706-200-6655 ................................................322013 Georgia Beef Expo Angus Sale816-532-0811....................................................353-J Farms706-676-8323..................................................47Alltech352-212-6240..................................................39Alvin Futch, Author813-478-0227 ..................................................78Beef Checkoff Compliance478-474-6560..................................................77The Bull Whisperer478-397-7201 ..................................................78Bunn Family Ranch678-350-5380..................................................68Carroll T. Cannon, Auctioneer229-776-4383..................................................78Cattlemen's Choice Sale859-987-5758..................................................52Clements’ Livestock Services770-725-0348..................................................78Crystalyx ............................................................73Daniel Livestock Service706-788-2533 ..................................................78Darren Carter, Auctioneer864-980-5695 ................................................78David Gazda, American Angus Association706-227-9098 ................................................26Deaver Beefalo706-374-5789..................................................79D.E. Billingsley, Real Estate Broker850-510-3309 ..................................................79Deer Valley Farm931-433-1895 ..................................................27Eblen Electronics478-862-9848 ................................................78Edwards Land & Cattle Co.910-298-3012 ..................................................71Elmore Cattle Company864-237-7597..................................................50Elrod and Tolbert ............................................53Farm Credit Associations of Georgia ........34Flint River Mills800-841-8502 ..................................................19Firm Foundations Elite Angus Offering334-524-9287..................................................57Genex Cooperative, Inc ..................................78Georgia Angus Breeders706-387-0656 ..........................................54, 55Georgia Beef Expo Commercial Replacement Female Auction706-773-3612 ..................................................37

Plan ahead to advertise in these special issues!Magazine and online advertising is available.

Call 478-474-6560. Next Month:

SIMMENTAL SPOTLIGHT AND HAY & FORAGE FEATURE


Partisover Southern Style 2013419-862-0117 ..................................................87Pasture Management1-800-230-0024................................................2PH White Co.800-344-0115 ..................................................33Predestined and CES ......................................63Reproductive Management Services229-881-9711....................................................78Ridgefield Farm and Brasstown Beef828-837-6324..................................................70Rockin’ R Trailers1-800-241-8794 ..............................................78Rolling Rock Livestock Systems706-202-5742 ................................................35Salacoa Valley Farm706-337-2295..................................................84Senepol Cattle ..................................................79Silveus Insurance Group806-935-7777 ..................................................38Southeast AGNet Radio ................................80Southeast All Black Classic706-773-3612 ..................................................56Southeastern Semen Services, Inc.386-963-5916 ..................................................78Southeast Livestock Exchange, LLC828-646-0270 ................................................80Southern States ................................................33Southern Tradition Sale229-776-4383 ..................................................81Stay-Tuff888-223-8322..................................................85StrayHorn Hauling706-344-7303..................................................78Sunset Ridge Herefords404-376-6414 ................................................68Swainsboro Stockyard479-230-6996 ................................................24Tifton HERD Sale229-386-3683..................................................25Triple E Poultry706-692-5149 ..................................................78Turner County Stockyard229-567-3371 ..................................................73Tyson Steel229-776-7588 ..................................................78Vermeer ..............................................................58VitaFerm478-719-7021 ..................................................28White Hawk Ranch678-858-0914..................................................65Yancey Brothers770-941-2300 ..................................................78

For the General Classified Ad section see pages 78 and 79

Call Dallas at 478-474-6560 foradvertising guidance and rates.


Georgia Beefmaster Breeders ........................26Georgia Brahman Breeders ............................59Georgia Brangus Breeders ..............................31GCA Tour 2013478-474-6560 ................................................70GCA Membership Raffle478-474-6560..................................................17Georgia Chianina Breeders706-759-2220 ................................................26GCCPA Club Calf Sale912-690-1727 ....................................................36Georgia-Florida Charolais Association706-200-6655 ................................................32Georgia Gelbvieh Breeders ............................59Georgia Hereford Breeders912-865-5593..................................................64Georgia Limousin Breeders229-567-4044 ................................................30Georgia Polled Shorthorn Breeders ............26Georgia Red Angus Breeders706-882-7423..................................................59Georgia Santa Gertrudis Breeders678-852-7301 ..................................................59Georgia Simmental Association706-654-6071..................................................46Georgia Simmental Breeders706-654-6071..................................................46Godfrey’s706-342-0264 ................................................39Greenview Farms912-586-6585 ..................................................63Hays Farm229-787-5791 ..................................................26Highview Farms770-567-3942..................................................79HME Herefords706-742-2658 ................................................69Laura’s Lean Beef334-701-9114....................................................78Malcolm Financial Group1-800-884-4820 ............................................80Martin’s Cattle Services706-367-8349............................................51, 78Merial LongRange ....................................72, 73Mike Jones, Auctioneer706-773-3612 ..................................................78MM Cattle Co.770-328-2047..................................................88Monroe County HERD Sale478-994-7014 ..................................................51New Holland ................................................3, 38Norbrook ..............................................................7Northeast Georgia BQA Field Day706-743-8341 ..................................................28Northeast Georgia Livestock706-549-4970 ..................................................5

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