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in Roanoke, Virginia. I hope essential ingredient of success. creating options either. Finally, that many of you will be able Second, take time to give. Gen- always contemplate change. Connections to attend and look further into erosity is an essential ingredient Consider new products or ser- this issue of the Virginia Cattle- of happiness. Third, do some vices you can offer or receive to men to see details about what risk assessment. It is a dynamic improve and then implement we plan to offer. I have been on world we live in with changing them. They may not always Jason Carter, cate a speech describing just the the job for six months now and markets and opportunities. You work but it is a lot harder to Executive Secretary opposite, the government will still certainly have a lot to learn. may not lose what wasn’t yours grow when you plan not to try move forward despite this and However one thing that I am to begin with but you certainly something new. Hope to see As I sit here on New Year’s some temporary fi x will be in sure of, and have appreciated won’t gain anything without you February 1st. Eve there are several events place by the spring in order to for some time, is the value of coming over the next day that, shape planks for the accusatory information sharing that an As- if you follow the popular press, platforms that politicians now sociation offers. I think we have could give some cause for stump from in election years. a pretty good program lined up angst. The big one of course The irony of the “fi scal cliff” for the day that should provide is the so called “fiscal cliff”. terminology is that most of us, both good information as well Following suit with the Post- particularly farmers, live like as cause for self-assessment. I REGISTER TODAY al Service, annually on the that all the time. Investment also want to thank Farm Credit verge of fi nancial collapse, our and downsizing are decisions and First Bank & Trust for being federal government now has that we all must make to grow major sponsors of this event. for seemingly instituted a tradi- in agriculture. Financial un- They are important to the cattle tion where we are all left to certainty is a way of life for business in Virginia and we anticipate Washington hanging those in production, yet we appreciate their support of our VCA CONVENTION a CLOSED sign on its prover- think ahead and pay attention Association. bial front door at the end of to the past in order to survive. New Year’s also reminds us the year. It’s folly to think that Cultivate what is profi table and to prioritize what is important February 1, 2013. our country could actually stop cull what is not…a simple rule in our lives and for our personal functioning when you consider of agriculture that has become wellbeing. The cliché is forming the multitude of ways that gov- infi nitely complicated through resolutions that may not always ernment is vested in our lives policy and for our leaders in become lifestyle decisions, but Call 540-992-1009 either fi nancially or otherwise. Washington. I am going to offer a brief list While it is unfortunate that February 1, 2013 will be the of things we should resolve to words such as bipartisanship annual convention of the Vir- do every day anyway. First, and compromise often predi- ginia Cattlemen and Dairymen be thankful. Humility is an

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800.919.FARM FarmCredit.com THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 3 The Virginia Cattlemen’s Association USDA Authorizes Rules for Animal Disease Traceability Affi liated with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assoc. On December 20, 2012 the authority to States and Tribes · Accepts the use of brands, · Clarifies that all livestock P.O. Box 9 U.S. Department of Agriculture for what they accept within their tattoos and breed registration as moved interstate to a custom Daleville, Va 24083-0009 540/992-1009 (USDA) announced a fi nal rule jurisdiction in order to meet inter- official identification when ac- slaughter facility are exempt from www.vacattlemen.org establishing general regulations state requirements. cepted by shipping and receiving the regulations. for improving the traceability of States or Tribes. · Extends the phase-out period Alan Spivey ...... President U.S. livestock moving interstate. SOME DIFFERENCES TO THE · Maintains the use of backtags for manufacturer-coded Animal Aroda Steve Furrow ...... President Elect The notice of the fi nal rule for FINAL RULE FROM PROPOSED as an alternative to offi cial eart- identification numbers ( AINs) Rocky Mount animal disease traceability is ex- RULE: ags for cattle and bison moved from 12 months to 24 months John Goodwin...... 1st Vice Pres. FEEDER CATTLE pected to be published sometime · Beef cattle under 18 months directly to slaughter (for slaughter from rule publication to make the Somerset Jasper Persinger ...... 1st Vice Pres. in early January 2013 in the Fed- of age, unless they are moved in 3 days). transition less burdensome for SEEDSTOCK eral Register and implemented interstate for shows, exhibits, · Accepts movement documen- producers. Covington Terry Hudgins ...... 1st Vice Pres. 60 days thereafter. The fi nal rule rodeos or recreational events, are tation other than an Interstate · Revises the offi cial eartag and INDUSTRY for animal disease traceability ap- exempt from the offi cial identifi ca- Certifi cate of Veterinary Inspec- adding a new defi nition of offi cial Buckingham Gene Copenhaver ...... Treasurer plies to sexually intact bison and tion requirement in this rule. The tion (ICVI) for all ages and classes eartag shield. These changes will Meadowview cattle over 18 months, dairy cattle specifi c traceability requirements of cattle when accepted by the allow the State or Tribal postal ab- Bruce Stephens ...... Past Pres. Wytheville of any age, event and rodeo cattle for this group will be addressed shipping and receiving States or breviation or codes within the US Jascon Carter ...... Exec. Secretary of any age, cattle and bison of any in separate rulemaking. Tribes. Route Shield in lieu of “US”. Stuarts Draft Butch Foster ...... Fieldman age used for shows or exhibits Bristol when they move into interstate BOARD OF DIRECTORS commerce. USDA APHIS gives Region I Glenn Wheeler, Atkins Region II Chris King, Wytheville Region III EU Council Barry Brice, Narrows Region IV Paves Way For Forrest Ashby, Staunton Region V Rick Matthews, Browntown Lactic Acid Use Region VI Steve Hoplins, Louisa John Goodwin, Orange In Beef Region VII Lin Jones, New Canton Angus The European Commission re- Steve Furrow, Rocky Mount ceived the green light to authorize Charolais William Anderson, Altavista the use of lactic acid to reduce Dairymen microbial surface contamination Mark Sowers, Floyd Hereford in beef carcasses, a move sought Charles Williams, Fairfi eld by USDA. At a meeting of the Simmental Alan Spivey, Aroda European Union Agriculture Markets and Fisheries Council this week David Coleman, Amelia Veterinarians in Brussels, ministers failed to Dr. Bobby Franck, Montpelier reach a majority decision either BCIA Jason Pratt, Dublin for or against the proposal, which CattleWomen allows the commission to fi nal- Terri Doyle, Emporia Cattle Feeders ize a regulation permitting use Jerry Burner, Luray of the antimicrobial treatment. Industry Gene Copenhaver, Galax The commission’s proposal fol- County Cattlemen Assoc. lows an application from the U.S. Mike Henry, Amelia Department of Agriculture seek- Brett Stratton, Appomattox Ex Offi cio ing approval to use lactic acid to Frank Graves reduce surface contamination in Bill Jones VA/NCBA Director beef. Lactic acid is widely used Kevin Powell by U.S. beef industry. The Virginia Cattleman The European Food Safety Authority this summer backed 540/992-1011 the use of lactic acid as a safe and 540/992-4632 - FAX effective antimicrobial treatment published monthly by the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association on beef carcasses, concluding Editor ...... Jason Carter the treatment would not be a Business Mgr...... Kim Ward safety concern provided that the [email protected] substance used complies with Issued the fi rst week of each month. Copy deadline the EU specifi cations for food addi- 15th of the previous month. The Virginia Cattleman is sent to members of the Virginia tives. In July, the EU opened an Cattlemen’s Association. Annual dues are $25/year or increased import quota for beef participation in the Association’s Feeder Cattle marketing Program. Complimentary copies are sent to various sup- not treated with hormones. Au- porters of the Virginia Cattle Industry. thorization of the use of lactic acid A Member of: LPC would allow the United States to LIVESTOCK PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL fi ll this export quota. PAGE 4–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN 4-Her Fosters State-Level Change

Candace Sipos, beef territory of the beef expo,” she says has helped to mold her she said. “Some people would It was really hard, but I pushed Harrisonburg Daily News Snead said. “It just fi ts perfectly over the last decade. “4-H has rather die than speak in public; myself and, with the help of my Record into that component.” literally done so much for me; I [public speaking] comes easily peers, it’s opened up so many Shank said she was “kind of cannot even explain in words,” to me, and that’s because of 4-H. doors for me.” The statewide competition out of the loop” at the national to determine the Virginia Beef contest, which takes contestants Ambassador will be held for the through four levels of competi- fi rst time in Rockingham County tion in one grueling Saturday. next year, thanks to Hinton stu- The Virginia challenge, on the dent Stephanie Shank. Shank, a other hand, involves judges eval- 19-year-old sophomore at Blue uating a 10-to-15-minute speech Ridge Community College and and poster regarding the beef graduate of Turner Ashby High industry. “Now we’re trying to School, was chosen to represent revamp the state contest,” Shank the state as the current beef said. “We’re kind of working to ambassador at Virginia 4-H change the contest to mock the Congress in June. She competed national one … [and] bring the against 21 other state represen- contest back to its former glory.” tatives in Sacramento, Calif., in Shank is hoping to continue the the national contest at the end project during her transition of September. While she didn’t from a 10-year member of Day- make the fi ve-person national ton-based Creative Chefs 4-H team, she did come back with Club to a 4-H volunteer. ideas about how Virginia could Jackie Lohr, one of the state’s improve its statewide com- first beef ambassadors and petition, which has been less daughter of Shank’s 4-H lead- than popular the last few years. er, Lena Osborne, encouraged In 2009, Brad Copenhaver of Shank to get involved with the Washington County made the program this year. Much of national team, but since then, Shank’s time as ambassador state involvement has been on has been spent preparing for the decline. For the last three the national contest, which re- years, Virginia has not had a quired her to give a presentation beef ambassador. The state beef to three local organizations, as ambassador competition used to well as promote beef at a local be a separate event until it was supermarket before she even blended with the Foods and crossed the California state line. Nutrition contest at Virginia She gave presentations to local 4-H Congress, fewer students 4-H groups and Girl Scouts, were showing up to compete, ac- and championed beef at Red cording to Debbie Snead, who’s Front Supermarket and the headed up the state beef ambas- Rockingham County Fair. Once sador efforts since 1990. in the Golden State, she had to After returning from Cali- provide a written response to a fornia, Shank contacted Dara current news issue — this year, Booher, head of the 4-H program it was about grass-fed versus for the Rockingham County grain-fed beef. She was also re- Virginia Cooperative Extension quired to participate in a mock offi ce, requesting help overhaul- media interview and consumer ing the competition. The pair got promotion and discuss with permission to switch to Rocking- judges her presentations. Shank ham from Jason Carter, execu- says she owes much of her tive director of the Virginia Beef first-hand farm knowledge to Industry Council. The council, her parents, Sheldon and Bar- which includes Snead, sponsored bara Shank. She’s lived on their Shank this year and has agreed dairy farm, Double “S” Dairy, to sponsor next year’s competi- since the day she was born. She tion as well. The Virginia Beef hopes to transfer to JMU after Ambassador competition will she graduates from BRCC this take place at the Virginia Beef spring and plans to major in el- Expo next spring at the Rocking- ementary education. Her dream ham County Fairgrounds. “Dara is to teach second grade at a local and Steph could localize that school and stay involved with [information] and put it into the Rockingham County 4-H, which THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 5 Understanding Virginia’s Breeding Cattle Import Requirements It can be quite dizzying to keep identifi cation that provides reli- ture commerce and identifi cation and entered on the Certifi cate of acceptable for movement of cattle up with the vast array of regula- able traceability in the unfortu- within a Certifi cate of Veterinary Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued into Virginia. tions that affect either directly nate event that we do experience Inspection (CVI). A complete list by an accredited veterinarian The transition to permanent or indirectly the business of beef a serious animal health threat in of offi cial identifi cation methods within 30 days. and proper identifi cation of all the cattle producers in Virginia. In this country. can be viewed on the VDACS 2. The CVI shall list each ani- breeding age cattle in Virginia will today’s world particularly there Since August 15, 2012 Vir- website and it is important to mal’s lot number, 840 RFID num- no doubt be a process that requires is increasing vigilance among ginia has required that breeding remember that breed registry ber, age, sex, breed, Brucellosis both time and patience as produc- those charged with protecting the age cattle, 18 months and older, brands and tattoos are no longer vaccination status and test results ers, sale barn managers and cattle health of our food animals in the coming into Virginia must be acceptable forms of permanent with test dates. buyers become educated about Commonwealth to assure that we tuberculosis test negative and identifi cation. 3. All cattle over 6 months shall the procedures. The main thing remain free of potentially devas- properly identifi ed. Virginia has The Virginia Beef Expo, which be TB negative within 60 days of to remember is never fail to ask tating infectious diseases. We are a long history of TB free status takes place April 19 – 21, 2013, the Expo. if you are not sure. The interstate fortunate in Virginia to have a con- and compliance with testing for will model breeding cattle import 4. All Brucellosis non-vaccinates shipping regulations for cattle of scientious group of veterinarians TB and Bangs, however the proper requirements that include both over 8 months of age and vacci- any age and purpose are listed working under the guidance of identification component now appropriate testing as well as nates over 14 months of age shall under the regulatory section of Dr. Richard Wilkes of the Virginia has different meaning than once proper identifi cation. The Beef be negative to Brucellosis 30 days the Virginia Department of Ag- Department of Agriculture and may have been acceptable in the Expo requirements listed next prior to the Expo. riculture and Consumer Services Consumer Services that strive to past. Through the Virginia animal should serve as a model for the 5. All of the above information web page and the VDACS Offi ce work proactively with cattle pro- identifi cation program, VDACS train of thought that Virginia beef shall be listed on the animal’s of Veterinary Services can be con- ducers seeking to conform to the has been offering electronic tags producers will need over the com- CVI. tacted during the business hours import requirements for breeding that are numbered beginning with ing years to aid Virginia to comply 6. Cattle originating from cer- at (804) 786-2483 for questions. age cattle in this state. While these the “840” prefi x that comply with with USDA animal traceability tain states must be tested free of The state veterinarians offices regulations can be confusing, it USDA expectations for proper rules. Abbreviated Beef Expo Blue Tongue and Anaplasmosis. may be charged with enforcement helps to understand that many identifi cation. These tags can be requirements are as follows: 7. Animals must be free of con- of animal health regulation but of the requirements that relate to assigned at any time during the 1. Cattle shall be offi cially iden- tagious diseases including Ring- they are proactive and really are cattle health are increasingly tied life of cattle, but once applied, are tifi ed with an 840 button issued worm, Warts and Pinkeye. “from the government and here to a federal expectation for animal the identity of that animal for fu- by state or federal health offi cials 8. “Pending” test results are not to help”. PAGE 6–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 7 Branded Beef Programs On The Rise For sale Hanibal on an Angus 9FB3 offered for sale Continued expansion of brand- programs per processing plant,” at the 2013 VCCP Eastern Elite Sale at ed beef programs and cattle herds according to Savell. Plants have with black hides are several trends also modifi ed the way they sort Pano’s Restaurant in Harrisonburg,VA on identified in the 2011 National cattle as a result of these branded Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Beef Quality Audit, according to beef programs. “What used to She is bred to Begoon Farms a Texas A&M AgriLife Research be pretty common was to bring promotional/herd bull “Get on Board”. meat scientist. Dr. Jeff Savell, one cattle in, harvest them, and then She is bred due to calve in the spring. of the audit’s principal investiga- sort them after they had been Begoon Hanibal tors and holder of the Manny chilled and graded some 36 to Rosenthal chair in the department 48 hours later,” he said in a news For sale private treaty.... of animal science at Texas A&M release. “Now they are doing University, provided an overview a lot of pre-sorting for age and Angus hybrid bulls of the audit’s fi ndings before fac- source and various branded beef ulty members recently. programs, and have specialized Sires are Upgrade and Savell said the audit revealed days of harvest for them due to the cattle with predominantly black respective requirements by these GOON Mr Shakey hide color increased from 45.1 per- programs.” (out of a Duff Basic Instinct) cent to 61.1 percent since the 2000 Of the many national meat pro- audit. There was also a signifi cant cessing plants that were studied, Offered by reduction in the amount of mud Savell said harvest fl oor data in- and manure on hides, he said, as dicated that individual electronic Begoon Farm the industry has maximized cattle identifi cation reached 20 percent JT Begoon cleanliness to reduce the threat of compared to 3.5 percent in the Grottoes, VA potential contaminants coming 2005 audit. Also found was 15.7 Sire is GOON Mr Shakey bull...2nd place into plants. Among the trends are percent having metal clip tags ChiAngus 2012 NAILE 540-430-1716 • [email protected] that branded beef programs con- tinue to increase. “There are 6.4 Continued on Page 15

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2012 Culpeper Senior BCIA Bull Sale Results

Scott Greiner The strong Angus offering also Angus bulls. In addition to the WW EPD, +114.0 YW EPD, +0.81 as well as scanned a 108 ratio Extension Animal Scientist, included Lot 7, consigned by high station indexing lot, Lots MB EPD, and +0.69 RE EPD. Lot on RE. Beef, VA Tech Quaker Hill Farm of Louisa, VA, 48, 50 and 51 commanded prices 405, another Quaker Hill Farm The purebred Gelbvieh bull, which sold to David W. Cady of of $2800, $2600 and $3000, selling consignment sold to C.J. Parsons Lot 601, was consigned by Little The Virginia Beef Cattle Im- Scottsville, Virginia for $4200. to C.J. Parsons or Lunenburg, VA, of Lunenburg, VA for $2900. Windy Hills of Max Meadows, provement Association hosted This low birth weight, high Tom Owen or South Boston, VA, Quaker Hill Farm of Louisa, Virginia and sold for $2100 to the 55th Annual Culpeper Senior growth son of GAR New Design and St. Omer Farm of Mitchells, Virginia was the consignor of James Wiles of Amissville, VA. Bull Sale on Saturday, December 5050 had a CED EPD of +11, WW VA, respectively. This group of both the purebred Simmental lots This homozygous black, homo- 8, 2012 at Culpeper Agricultural EPD +59 and YW EPD +104, in bulls averaged an ADG of 3.90 featured in the sale. A September zygous polled bull was sired by Enterprises near Culpeper, Vir- addition to +0.75 MB EPD, +0.69 with a ratio of 117, average YW 2011 homozygous black, polled DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2. ginia. Fifty-three fall-born bulls RE EPD and $B value of +$76.82. of 1216, ratio 111. son of RCR Stetson T17, Lot 401, Lot 602, a Gelbvieh Balancer representing the top end of the Lot 58, a GAR Expectation 4915 The strong group of SimAngus EPDs of +11.7 CED, +13.1 CEM, bull, also consigned by Little 86 bulls tested sold for an average son bred by Legacy at Pine Hill bulls also included Lot 409 con- +28.3 Milk, an API Index of 132 Windy Hills commanded $2600 price of $3160. The sale included of Forest, VA sold to Spring Creek signed by Deer Creek Farm of and sold to Forrest Miller of from Vaughan Cattle Company 43 Angus bulls which averaged Farms of Craigsville, WV for Lowesville, Virginia. This homo- Bridgewater, VA for $2000. Lot of Ameila, VA. $3047, 2 Purebred Simmental $4100. This bull scanned with zygous black, polled son of GAR 402, a September 2011 Triple C In addition to the strong of- bulls at $2,050, 6 SimAngus bulls a 15.4 RE, ratio 123 along with Predestined commanded $3300 Invasion R47K son, sold to ICW fering of bulls, Glenmary Farm at $4617, 1 Purebred Gelbvieh EPDs of +96 YW, +26 Milk, and from Bar-C Farm of Lebanon, VA. Farms of Luray, VA for $2100. featured 60 commercial females bull at $2100 and 1 Gelbvieh +0.53 RE. Another consignment This September 2011 bull posted This homozygous black, polled that were sold following the Balancer bull at $2600. from Edgewood Angus, Lot 65, a test YW ratio of 109, ADG ratio bull had a test YW ratio of 105, bulls. This group of commercial The high-selling bull was a commanded $4000 and sold to of 106, and scanned a 138 ratio along with a +0.89 RE EPD, -0.07 females included 20 cow/calf SimAngus, Lot 407, consigned Grape Hill Farms of Warsaw, Vir- for %IMF, in addition to a +71.5 Fat EPD, and a -0.37 YG EPD, Continued on Page 34 by Quaker Hill Farm of Louisa, ginia. This September 2011 B/R Virginia. Kowpoke Cattle Com- New Day 454 son, had a yearling pany of North Tazewell, Virginia weight ratio of 113, along with became partners with ABS Gobal, EPDs of +29 Milk, +0.66 RE, purchasing ½ semen interest and +37.69 $W, and +69.31 $B. Edge- full possession for $14,500. This wood Angus also sold Lot 63 to homozygous black September Griffi n Farms of Freeman, VA for 2011 son of Ellingson Legacy had $3900. This calving-ease son of a test YW of 1148, ratio 107, and GAR New Design 5050 posted test ADG ratio 122 along with CED EPD +10, BW EPD +0.2, MB +14.8 CED EPD, -1.1 BW EPD, EPD +0.63, RE EPD +0.67, and +30.9 Milk EPD, MB EPD of +0.40 +73 $B, as well as scanning a ratio and RE ratio of 113. His API and of 135 and a 112 on %IMF and RE, TI indexes were 139.0 and 71.0 respectively. respectively, placing him in the The high station index bull was top 10th percentile of the breed. awarded to Lot 49, consigned The high sale order index An- by Lucas Farm, Joe and Timmy gus bull was Lot 64, consigned Lucas of Blacksburg, Virginia and Edgewood Angus of Williams- commanded $2600 from Spring burg, Virginia and was sold Hill Farm of Marshall, Virginia. to Martin Farrier of Newport, This September 2011 born son of Virginia for $4900. This October HARB Pendleton 765 JH had a 2011 son of Rito 2X15 of Rita test YW of 1257, ratio 114, and test 8Z22 EXP had a yearling weight ADG ratio 121 along with +9 CED of 1338, ratio 121 and an ADG EPD, +98 YW EPD, and +0.54 MB ALLEN E. STRECKER, DVM of 3.64, ratio of 104, along with EPD and scanned a %IMF ratio MICHAEL L. HEPNER, DVM +0.6 BW EPD, +101 YW EPD, +33 of 132. The breeder group award MELISSA J. FERRIS, DVM Milk EPD, +0.48 RE EPD, and + was also presented to Lucas KATHRYN S. CASH, DVM 70 $B value. Farms for their consignment of NATHAN L. PUTMAN, DVM THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 9

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It’s What’s For Dinner! www.vabeef.org in fair or poor health. • More than half of Americans Virginia Beef Industry Council Makes Presentations and Sponsors Beef Cookery Competitions (55%) report that they are trying to lose weight. While 22 percent indicate they are trying to maintain their weight, only 20 percent report that they are not doing anything regarding weight. • When it comes to calories, only thirty percent correctly believe that all sources of calories play an equal role in weight gain. Twenty percent believe calories from sug- ars are most likely to cause weight gain, which was a signifi cant in- crease from 2011 (11%). Winning team shows off their prizes of a carving knife and The Food Lovers • Men are more likely than Companion book. The winning entrée (shown on right) consisted of grilled women to report fi nding it easier New York Strip with sweet purple yams, crispy potatoes and sautéed broccoli, to be consistently physically active than to consistently eat a healthful Competition I students pose with beef dishes. carrots and onions. diet. • Two out of three Americans say they try to eat as little fat as On November 13 and 14, the Virginia Beef Industry Council presented four seminars to 87 culinary arts students possible, even though a large ma- and sponsored two Beef Cookery Competitions at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA. jority understands that different fats can have different impacts on Information presented during the seminars focused on educating students about myths and misinformation health. While 49 percent say they associated with the production of beef, and factors that affect the eating quality of beef. Students were provided are trying to avoid trans-fat, 32 percent also say they are trying to with high quality resource materials, such as the Healthy Beef Cookbook, Creating Crave – The Beef Factor, a limit the more healthful mono- and laminated beef cuts wall chart, assorted beef nutrition educational brochures, an instant read meat thermometer, poly-unsaturated fats. and steak tongs. • When making packaged food or beverage decisions over the past For the beef cookery competitions, students were divided into teams of two and provided a mystery basket of 12 months, 51 percent of Americans say they are trying to limit or avoid ingredients from which they were to prepare a beef entrée with appropriate side dishes. The mystery baskets sugars. contained either New York Strip or Beef Tenderloin, which the students could either sauté, pan-fry, stir-fry or • Nearly 60 percent of Americans grill. They were allowed 30 minutes to plan, 90 minutes for production, and 15 minutes for presentation. The consider protein when making a competition was conducted under American Culinary Federation rules and guidelines. decision about buying packaged food or beverages, and a major- ity report that they are trying to This completes the third year of Virginia Beef Industry Council checkoff-funded educational programs associated consume more. Americans under- with numerous community college culinary arts programs in Virginia. stand the varied benefi ts of protein, with 88 percent recognizing that it helps build muscle, 80 percent be- Virginia Beef Council • P.O. Box 9 • Daleville, VA 24083 • 540.992.1992 lieve that it part of a balanced diet, PAGE 10–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN Goodlatte Elected Chairman Of The House Judiciary Committee Congressman Bob Goodlatte erty (109th Congress). last 125 years. The last Virginian since the Committee’s creation in House Agriculture Committee. was elected by the House Re- “Congressman Bob Goodlatte to serve as Chairman of the Judi- 1813 and he is the fi rst Republican Goodlatte is also the Co-Chair publican Conference to serve as is a conservative leader commit- ciary Committee was John Tucker, from Virginia to hold this posi- of the Congressional Internet Chairman of the House Judiciary ted to pro-growth policies that who was Chairman from 1883 to tion. In addition to being elected Caucus, Chairman of the House Committee. His chairmanship protect American innovation, 1887. Goodlatte becomes only the Chairman of the House Judiciary Republican Technology Working will begin in January when the boost economic growth and create fourth Virginian to serve as Chair- Committee, Goodlatte currently Group and Chairman of the Con- 113th Congress convenes. “I am jobs,” said House Majority Leader man of the Judiciary Committee serves as a senior member of the gressional Civil Justice Caucus. honored to have been chosen to Eric Cantor. “As Chairman of the serve in this position of leader- House Judiciary Committee, he ship,” Goodlatte said. “The will play a key role in promoting House Judiciary Committee will common sense solutions to help certainly be at the forefront of people get back to work, lighten some of the most signifi cant is- the regulatory and tax burden on sues facing Virginia and the Sixth small businesses and limit waste- District, including protecting ful government spending. I look Constitutional freedoms and civil forward to continue working with SPRINGFIELD ANGUS liberties, oversight of the U.S. De- my good friend and fellow Vir- partments of Justice and Home- ginian and know he will proudly land Security, legal and regulatory serve the people of Virginia’s For sale at the farm reform, innovation, competition Sixth District.” and anti-trust laws, terrorism and “The Judiciary Committee, 2-Year-Old bulls crime, and immigration reform. It which has far-reaching legislative 10 is likely that many of these issues jurisdiction, is one of the most will be the deciding factors in active committees in Congress,” determining the future direction said Goodlatte. “Under my lead- 18-Month-Old bulls of our nation.” ership, the House Judiciary Com- 10 Congressman Goodlatte has mittee will play an active role in been an active Member of the Ju- advancing a pro-growth agenda diciary Committee since arriving that will help to create jobs and Performance - Tested Yearling in Congress, serving in a variety restore economic prosperity to 40 Angus bulls of leadership positions on the America.” Goodlatte continued, Featuring sons of Consensus, Complete, 9M25, 5050, Final Product, Committee including Chairman “It is truly an honor to serve Vir- of the Subcommittee on Intellec- ginia and our nation in this new Predestined, Objective, and Bismark. tual Property, Competition, and capacity. While there is much to • Many full, three-quarter, and half brothers the Internet (112th Congress), do, the outlook for a stronger, Vice Ranking Member of the Judi- more competitive America is • Complete EPDs and performance data ciary Committee (111th Congress), promising and I look forward to • All bulls ultrasounded for carcass merit Ranking Member of the Task Force continuing to work toward these • All bulls fertility tested on Judicial Impeachment (111th goals as the Chairman of the Ju- Congress), Ranking Member of diciary Committee in the coming the Antitrust Task Force (110th Congress.” Congress), and Vice Chairman of Goodlatte becomes the first the Subcommittee on the Courts, House Judiciary Committee the Internet, and Intellectual Prop- Chairman from Virginia in the

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack ing with the Humane Society on animal rights advocates have tried are you going to encourage young Because you are competing against has some harsh words for rural increasing the space that hens have to undo that agreement. “We need people to want to be involved in the world now.” America: It’s “becoming less and less relevant,” he says. In Decem- ber, a month after an election that Democrats won even as rural parts of the country voted overwhelm- ingly Republican, the former Demo- cratic governor of Iowa told farm belt leaders this past week that he is frustrated with their internecine squabbles and that they must be more strategic in picking their politi- cal fi ghts. “It’s time for us to have an adult conversation with folks in rural America,” Mr. Vilsack said in a speech at a forum sponsored by the Farm Journal. “It’s time for a different thought process here, in my view.” He said rural America’s biggest assets — the food supply, recreation- al areas and energy, for example — can be overlooked by people elsewhere as the U.S. population shifts more to cities, their suburbs and exurbs. Why is it that we don’t have a farm bill?” Mr. Vilsack said. “It isn’t just the differences of policy. It’s the fact that rural America with a shrinking population is becom- ing less and less relevant to the politics of this country, and we had better recognize that and we better begin to reverse it.” For the fi rst time in recent memory, farm-state lawmakers were not able to push a farm bill through Congress in an election year, evidence of lost clout in farm states. The Agriculture Department says about 50 percent of rural counties have lost population in the past four years and poverty rates are higher there than in metropolitan areas, despite the booming agricultural economy. Exit polls found that rural voters accounted for just 14 percent of the turnout in last month’s elec- tion, with 61 percent of them sup- porting Republican Mitt Romney and 37 percent backing President Obama. Two-thirds of those rural voters said the government is do- ing too many things better left to businesses and individuals. Mr. Vilsack criticized farmers who have embraced wedge issues such as regulation, citing the uproar over the idea that the Environmental Protection Agency was going to start regulating farm dust after the Obama administration said repeat- edly it had no so such intention. In his Washington speech, he also cited criticism of a proposed Labor Department regulation, later dropped, that was intended to keep younger children away from the PAGE 14–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN Rising Dressing Percentage Implies Structural Change

Tod Kalous, Cattle-Fax producers that are marketing on of the increased dressing percent- industry will continue to try to beef per head in order to stay in a carcass basis versus live weight age. As the cow herd shrinks and develop ways to generate more business. It is a well-known fact that are able to generate more revenue fewer cattle are available to feed, fed cattle carcass weights have per animal. Fed steer live weights an overbuilt feeding and packing been increasing for many years. However, there is another as- pect related to weights that im- pacts how many Division of Ashby Herd Health Services, Inc. pounds of beef 2420 Grace Chapel Road are produced Harrisonburg, VA 22801 per head, and Day/Night (540) 433-0430 that is dress- ing percentage 1-800-296-COWS (2697) – the percent- age of carcass Randall H. Hinshaw, D.V.M. (540) 246-2697 beef that is pro- Sarah S. Whitman, M.S., D.V.M. duced from the live animal. The average dress- ing percentage for fed cattle in the U.S. has also been trending higher, espe- cially in the last 3-4 years. The averaged 1265 pounds in 2000 dressing percentage from 2000 compared to 1350 so far in 2012. At to 2008 was fairly flat averag- today’s market that’s an increase ing 63.1 percent. This is nearly of $109 per head in revenue due one percentage point lower than to increased weights. However, 1875,7,21 the 2012 year to date average at on a carcass basis, if the fed steer 64.0 percent, based on the USDA dressed 63 percent in 2000 and )25(;3(&7$17 data. Keep in mind these are just today he dresses 64 percent, at averages and for many individual today’s market that’s an increase producers the dressing percent- in revenue of $136 per head. So 027+(56 age has increased even more. the revenue on a carcass basis has 7KHUH·VD&5<67$/<;Š%DUUHOIRU7KDW The most obvious reason for the increased $27 per head more than increasing dressing percentage in compared to a live weight basis. the past few years is the increased Keep in mind, this discussion has adoption of beta agonists in cattle completely ignored the potential feeding. As the number of cattle costs associated with getting the available continues to decline, cattle to dress a higher percent- producers and packers have in- age, and therefore, just because centive to fi nd ways to produce there is increased revenue it does more pounds of beef per animal. not necessarily imply increased Not only have fed cattle live profi tability. weights trended higher to reach Bottom Line: The average car- this goal, but the rising dressing cass yield or dressing percentage percentage tells us that carcass has increased signifi cantly in the weights have increased at an even past few years. As a result, there is faster pace. The fact that carcass likely more incentive for produc- weights have increased at a faster ers to market fed cattle on a car- rate than live weights indicates cass merit basis to take advantage One of the most critical times of the year for proper trace mineral and vitamin supplementation in your cow herd is prior to calving. 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U.S. pork pro- enough and pay well enough. “Have fun with that!” That was beef and pork imported into Rus- Small relative to some others but cessors had shipped 213.7 million We think the Russian situation the response from a Brazilin friend sia to be tested and certifi ed free growing.” U.S. beef companies had pounds of carcass weight equiva- poses a bigger challenge for U.S. a few years ago when we men- of ractopamine, a beta agonist feed shipped 121.7 million pounds of lent pork to Russia, about one-fi fth beef exporters simply because the tioned that Russia was a growth additive used in the U.S. and many carcass weight equivalent product that amount that had moved to our “non-ractopamine” system doesn’t market for U.S. pork exports. And other countries to improve animal to Russia through September. That largest pork customer, Japan, and appear to be as well established. it was far more a warning than performance in pigs and beef cattle. fi gure is up 5.3% versus last year one-quarter as much as has been One of the damaging aspects of a wish of good fortune! Brazil’s The U.S. Meat Export Federation and represents 6.6% of total U.S. shipped to Mexico. Russian ex- these situations is their leveraging livestock sectors in general and said that the requirement could beef exports. It is also roughly ports of pork accounted for 1.4% of by U.S. anti-meat and anti-modern pork sector in particular said this halt shipments of U.S. products to one-third of the amount of product total September pork production. agriculture groups. Do not be sur- based on a long history of dealing Russia. shipped to Japan, our largest beef Year-to-date through September, prised to hear some “This product with Russian needs and whims A primary concern is simply export customer, through Septem- exports to Russia accounted for is banned even in Russia so we and knew full well how diffi cult meeting the paperwork require- ber. Russian exports accounted 1.3% of pork output. should ban it here, too” demands that process could be at times. We ment, especially for product that is 0.6% of U.S. beef output so far in Does this mean that exports from the usual groups that would were once again reminded of our already in transit. A Reuters report 2012. September’s monthly beef will stop if the Russians remain limit modern technology no mat- quoted USMEF estimates that there exports to Russia (11.982 mil. lbs., adamant? Not necessarily—es- ter how safe it has been proven to were 210 shipping containers of U.S. carcass) represented 0.59% of Sep- pecially for pork. U.S. pork pro- be. We’re guessing that this action Branded Beef pork and beef valued at around $20 tember output. ducers and processors have been by Russia is motivated far more Continued from Page 7 million already on their way to Rus- On the pork side, Russia has producing non-ractopamine fed by protectionism than by an abid- compared to 11.8 percent in 2005. sia. How important is the Russian been one of the star markets thus pigs for China for some time. Beef ing concern for the well-being of Carcasses are getting heavier, market to the U.S. beef and pork in- far in 2012 with shipments there producers could do the same, we Russia’s citizens. Savell said, but yield grades are “about the same.” Average carcass weight for steers is 852.7 pounds and 776 pounds for heifers. “Cattle are also getting blacker,” Savell added. That applies to herds and branded beef programs contain- ing black cattle. Black-hided cattle were 61.1 percent in the 2011 NCBA audit versus 56.3 percent in 2005 and 45.1 percent in 2001. Benfield Elliot WRA Mirror Image T10 Benfield Full Day Meanwhile, Savell said animal welfare is a big concern of major restaurant chains and the beef 17th Annual industry as a whole. Many have evaluated cattle handling opera- tions and made changes, such as chute gates and how they may interfere with cattle movement and potential bruising. He said bruised carcasses declined by 77 percent in Benfield Substance Benfield Reality 6211 2011, signaling heightened aware- ness and attention by the industry regarding cattle handling. Clovers Continued from Page 11 Dr. Bouton partnered with AgResearch-NZ to release Durana WRA Vindicator WRA Walker and Patriot for commercial use in 2003. 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Federation of State increases confidence that the oversees it. cident. Many states had already resides today. dollars collected will be used Representatives of State Beef created their own checkoffs Surveys show that more than Beef Councils to for what they were intended Councils sit on committees that when the Federation got its start 70 percent of producers support Celebrate 50th – to strengthen demand for beef. help determine which programs as the Beef Industry Council, the checkoff, and I believe grass- There’s more, though. By law are recommended for funding. a division of the National Live roots involvement by producers Anniversary in 2013 the Federation selects half of the And, often the programs ap- Stock and Meat Board, in 1963. through their state beef councils members of the 20-member Beef proved by the BPOC are imple- Their councils, some formed in is one of the reasons why. The Craig Uden, Chairman, Promotion Operating Commit- mented at the state level by State the 1950s, refl ected the type of Federation is proud to support Federation of tee (BPOC), which determines Beef Council staffs. So State Beef beef production in their state, beef council interests at the na- State Beef Councils which national and international Councils are involved in the and could focus on the specifi c tional level, and is excited about Beef Producer, Elwood, Neb. checkoff-funded programs will input, planning and develop- needs of beef promotion that celebrating its 50th anniversary. be funded, and at what amount. ment of beef checkoff programs their citizens required. Furthermore, we continue to Today’s Beef Checkoff Pro- The decisions made by this body – and the execution, as well. All When the Meat Board and the fi nd ways of maximizing the role gram got its start in 1985, when must be approved by the entire of these elements are vital in a National Cattlemen’s Associa- of state councils in their tradition the Beef Promotion Act was Cattlemen’s Beef Board, which successful state/national part- tion merged to form the National of service to this country’s pro- passed by Congress. The Act es- administers the Beef Checkoff nership, which is crucial to a suc- Cattlemen’s Beef Association ducers, fi nding even more ways tablished a $1-per-head assess- Program, and the U.S. Depart- cessful beef checkoff program. in 1996, BIC became a division to increase consumer demand ment on the sale of each bovine ment of Agriculture, which None of this has happened by ac- of NCBA. 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The forecasted decline in record-high beef prices remain a burden for retailers and res- After a steady rise over the past 50 years, global per capita net beef supplies for next year will mostly be due to taurants. Domestic beef demand is forecast to be weaker next beef production declined three of the four years from smaller U.S. beef production. Over the past fi ve years, U.S. beef year. The top threat to beef demand remains the economy. It is 2008-2011. And without India water buffalo production production has been fairly steady ranging from 26 to 26.6 billion diffi cult based on current fundamentals to see consumer incomes included, global beef production will see the sixth-con- pounds despite total cattle numbers falling more than 5 million improving in 2013. The pressure to manage thinning beef margins secutive annual decline in 2013. From 2007 peak beef head over the same period. Larger cow and bull slaughter rates, has increased as grocery and foodservice segments struggle to production to 2013, beef supplies have declined nearly 1 heavier carcass weights, more feeder cattle imported from Mexico pass wholesale price increases downstream to cash-strapped million metric tons. At the same time, world population and smaller calf slaughter have all contributed to maintaining consumers. has increased an estimated 426 million people and global beef production levels at or above 26 billion pounds in recent real gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by $25 years. However, the continued decline in cattle numbers appears DEMAND IMPROVEMENT TIED TO POLICY trillion (35 percent) in nominal terms. to be catching up with the industry – leading to smaller beef Government policy will infl uence incomes considerably next The bottom line is smaller global beef supplies are production levels. year. The fi scal cliff concerns are complicated, and elected of- meeting rising incomes and populations. The highest fi cials are balancing concerns surrounding expiring Bush-era bidders will get the beef. Expect global beef prices to PRODUCTION DECLINES CONTINUE tax cuts, entitlement payments and debt ceiling levels. Each reach record highs in 2013 and likely into 2014. U.S. beef production in 2013 is forecast at 24.9 billion pounds compromise made will infl uence available incomes and gross – declining 900 million pounds from 2012 and representing the domestic product. Based on current fi gures, incomes and GDP GRINDING DEMAND IN THE US smallest beef production since 2005. This is due to a fed slaughter have the potential to decline by as much as 3 percent, which The 2008 recession continues to weigh on U.S. consum- forecast that is down 580,000 head, driven by declining calf crops translates back to a $4/cwt. reduction in the live cattle market ers. Restaurant traffi c declined considerably and has and an expected drop in 2013 feeder cattle imports from Mexico. with all else equal. been slowly recovering in the last 18 months. Fast-food At the same time, 2013 cow and bull slaughter is forecast to drop Retail beef prices increased 6 percent, reaching record-high and fast-casual dining hamburger demand has increased 800,000 head as record-high calf prices encourage producers to levels again in 2012. However, retailers struggled to feature beef despite this trend, while U.S. cattle supplies have tight- maintain herd size. The data indicates cow-calf producers are in circular advertisements at these price points with beef advertis- ened. As a result, lean grinding beef prices have moved trying to hold back replacement heifers. Heifer slaughter as a ing down 4 percent. Expect retail beef prices at $4.85/lb. in 2013 sharply higher with 90 percent lean trimming prices up percentage of fed slaughter ran below year-ago levels through – improving around $0.12 from 2012. Beef should remain price 56 percent since 2009. second half 2012, and the trend is expected to continue in 2013. competitive with pork and chicken, which is expected to see more Lean grinding beef originates from three sources: 1) dramatic retail price increases in the coming year. fed cattle through trim and ground whole muscle cuts, BEEF AND DAIRY HERDS SMALLER IN 2013 Restaurant performance was considerably stronger than a year 2) cull cows and bulls, and 3) imported beef. As the U.S. The U.S. beef cow herd on January 1, 2013, is expected to total ago in early 2012, but growth slowed throughout second half cattle inventory declined, fed cattle and cull cow slaugh- 29.5 million head – down 360,000 head as beef cow slaughter in 2012. The domestic economy and lagging consumer incomes ter numbers dropped. Grinding beef markets reached an 2012 was still at a liquidation pace. A 500,000 head reduction in are holding the segment back. Expect more of the same in 2013. infl ection point in 2012. A seven-year trend of declining beef cow slaughter in 2013 – along with 200,000 more replacement Most consumers will visit fast-casual restaurants over fi ne-dining beef imports was broken and beef imports surged higher heifers – is expected to show a stable beef cow herd in 2014 with a establishments due to the higher perceived value offered. – driven by tighter domestic grinding supplies and stron- more signifi cant increase in the 2015 beef cow herd. At this point, Improvement with the domestic economy seems unlikely, but ger demand. Expect beef imports to increase 9 percent accurate at 30 months of age), Japan has required USDA the biggest risk to stabilizing the beef cow herd is the drought’s global beef consumers will continue to bid aggressively for U.S. Per Capita Consumption (lbs./person) 2012 2013 % Change in 2012 and rise another 15 percent in 2013. audited paper verifi cation from cattle producers. Another hold on pasture and forage supplies. beef. This is likely a bright spot in beef demand for 2013. Prospects Per Capita Net Beef Consumption/Supply 57.2 55.2 -3% Rising prices for grinding beef affect imports and option is to use a precautionary bone ossifi cation score with The dairy cow herd is expected to be down 90,000 head on for stronger global beef demand could improve during the second Per Capita Net Pork Consumption/Supply 45.9 44.4 -3% exports. Some chuck and round items are key export an average age of 15 months to provide security around a January 1, 2013, and total 9.14 million head. Dairy cow slaugh- half of the year if the Japanese government increases the age limit Per Capita Net Poultry Consumption/Supply 96.4 93.5 -3% cuts. Chuck cuts generally go to Asia and round items wide variation in scores up to 21 months of age. ter in 2012 was up 200,000 head – the largest since 1986. Higher for U.S. beef exports to cattle under 30 months old. Per Capita Net Meat Consumption/Supply 199.5 193.0 -3% are exported to Mexico and Russia. Increasing prices for This scenario has limited eligible cattle providing beef slaughter and fewer dairy replacement heifers reported in July 90 percent lean trimmings have made chuck and round cuts to the Japan market at around 18 to 20 percent of fed contributed to the smaller dairy cow herd forecast. Ultimately, END MEATS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT items competitively priced grinding substitutes. Now, slaughter – restricting U.S. beef volumes into Japan. In 2012, average dairy operation profi tability spent most of the time in Wholesale beef demand improved 3 percentage points in 2012 and round in 2013. Likewise, end users will be motivated to fi nd domestic ground beef processors are competing with the U.S. will likely export 140,000 metric tons of beef to Japan the red in 2012 and remains the driving force behind dairy cow as boxed beef prices increased 5 percent and per capita supplies new ways to merchandize middle meats to reduce portion costs overseas bids for chuck and round items. The bottom – less than half of the 362,000 metric tons exported in 2000. herd liquidation. declined 0.2 percent. Demand is expected to decline 2 points in and generate higher returns from pricier subprimals. line is the highest bidders will get the beef, and for now, The challenge is that Japan historically only purchases a 2013 – reaching 112 percent of 1998 levels. The drop comes from Ground beef demand is one element of production that will there are willing buyers between overseas consumers few cuts per head: chuck cuts, short ribs or plates, and beef an expected pullback in middle meat demand. Interest in chuck remain immune to a weakening economy. Any measurable form and U.S. processors. tongues. The reduction in cattle supplies has driven prices Cattle Inventory (mil. head) 2012 2013 % Change and round items should remain relatively strong. However, re- of precipitation in the top 10 cow-calf producing states could higher and restricted the fl ow of these key items. duced supplies will continue to motivate price increases across lead to beef cow retention in 2013. That translates to smaller ACCESS TO JAPAN Japan has agreed to work on a new access agreement Total Cattle 90.8 89.8 -1% The current Japanese beef access agreement allows Beef Cows 29.9 29.5 -1% the beef complex. The Choice-Select spread widened $2/cwt. in domestic cow slaughter and a dramatically higher 90 percent with foreign suppliers that allow beef access from animals Dairy Cows 9.2 9.1 -1% 2011 – averaging $10/cwt. It is forecast to increase another $2 lean trimmings market. It will provide additional support to end U.S. beef from cattle slaughtered at under 21 months of less than 30 months of age, an identifi cation process easily Total Cows 39.1 38.7 -1% in 2013 with tighter Choice supplies leading to a wider spread and thin meats as processors will be more resourceful in secur- age. A result of the 2003 BSE bans. Since there is not a verifi ed by dentition. The plan was announced in 2012 and Calf Crop 34.5 34.3 -1% during peak middle meat demand in the fall and spring. ing competitively priced lean trim. Hide and offal values may good biological identifi er for this age (dentition is fairly completion of the agreement Feeder & Calf Supply Outside Feedlots 25.7 25.3 -2% Export sales and a fragile domestic market should provide struggle to gain signifi cant ground as the global economy is not considerable price support to lower valued cuts from the chuck expected to make signifi cant improvement, International Beef and Cattle Trade 2012 2013 % Change ______THE BOTTOM LINE ______Beef Imports (mil. head) 2.23 2.56 +15% ______THE BOTTOM LINE ______R5 The forecast for domestic beef demand is weaker in 2013, due mostly to expected weakness in consumer incomes and U.S. economic Beef Exports (mil. head) 2.48 2.63 +6% performance. Net Beef Supply (bil. lbs.) 25.56 24.82 -3% R5 Smaller beef cow slaughter and increased heifer retention should stabilize the beef cow herd by 2014. R5 Higher prices will need to ration smaller supplies, but sustained price increases in the 2013 cattle and beef market rest with the consumer. Mexican Feeder Imports (mil. head) 1.60 1.43 -11% R5 Drought is the major factor holding back expansion and is still a wildcard in 2013. R5 Weaker middle meat demand is possible in 2013, but rib and loin values should reach new highs in the spring and fall to ration a tighter Canadian Feeder Imports (mil. head) 0.124 0.121 -2% R5 A two pound drop in per capita beef supply in 2013 will be supportive to higher prices. supply of Choice grading carcasses. Canadian Fed Cattle Imports (mil. head) 0.393 0.382 -3% R5 A larger beef cow herd by 2015 still means we are 3 to 4 years from a larger available supply of fed cattle. R5 End cuts will likely find support from increasing beef exports and more expensive beef imports. Continued on Page 23 3 PAGE 22–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN Virginia Simmental Association

VIRGINIA SIMMENTAL A SSOCIATION Kathy Penley, Secretary 4311 East Blue Grass Trail Bland, VA 24315 276-688-6188 340-922-3592 [email protected]

Be sure to stop by and see us at the 2013 VA Beef Industry Convention at the Hotel Roanoke on January 31st and February 1st. Also, check out our new website at www.virginiasimmental.com. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 23

BROILER NET SUPPLIES CON- 2011. Wholesale chicken prices A 1 percent decline in production The Cattle Market TINUE TO TIGHTEN averaged from 9 to 21 percent – coupled Continued from Page 21 Broiler production is expected higher for whole birds, breasts and to total 36.8 billion pounds in 2012 leg quarters in 2012. Wing prices ALL-FRESH RETAIL – EXPECTED – declining 1 percent compared to increased 83 percent. Higher feed AVERAGE: $4.85/LB., +4% Tough Competing Protein Outlook 2011. Annual exports are expected prices relative to wholesale chick- economic conditions and com- to rise 5 percent to a record high of en prices are expected to drive petition from other proteins will NET PORK SUPPLIES HISTORI- 2013. Pork exports are projected to 7.3 billion pounds, while per capita broiler production cuts through limit price increases and featuring CALLY SMALL be record large at 5.8 billion pounds broiler supplies are estimated at fi rst half 2013 followed by slight Pork production was up 2 per- – increasing 5 percent. The result is 80.0 pounds – down 3 percent from increases during second half 2013. Continued on Page 29 cent in 2012. Increased produc- the smallest per capita pork supply tion levels were partially offset since 1975 at 44.4 pounds. Whole- by continued increases in exports sale pork values are expected to (up 5 percent), but softer pork increase nearly 10 percent, and demand and slightly higher per retail pork prices will likely im- capita supplies forced the pork prove more than 5 percent. Higher cutout 9 percent lower in 2012. This expected hog prices in 2013 and coupled with record-high grain modest relief in corn prices – es- costs resulted in fi nancial losses pecially late in the year – should and sow liquidation in second half encourage modest hog industry 2012. Pork production levels are expansion in 2014. expected to decline 1 percent in

Competing Meats (bil. pounds) 2012 2013 % Change Commercial Pork Production 23.2 23.0 -1% Pork Exports 5.5 5.8 +5% Poultry Production 42.8 42.2 -1% Poultry Exports 8.1 8.3 +3%

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Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:00 AM Becoming A Beef Industry Advocate Virginia Tech Beef Leadership Council 9:30 AM Virginia State Dairymen’s Association Board Meeting 10:00 AM Break and Trade Show 10:00 AM Virginia Beef Industry Council Executive Committee 10:30 AM Virginia Simmental Association Meeting 10:30 AM Virginia Beef Industry Council 11:00 AM National Beef Quality Assurance Audit – Success & 2:30 PM Virginia Cattlemen’s Association Board Meeting Opportunities 5:00 PM Virginia Cattlemen’s Foundation Board Meeting 11:00 AM Virginia Cattlewomen’s Meeting 6:00 PM Joint VBIC, VSDA, VCA, and VCF board social 12:15 PM Virginia State Dairymen’s Luncheon & Business Meeting 7:00 PM Joint VBIC, VSDA, VCA, and VCF dinner 12:15 PM Virginia Cattlemen’s Association Awards Luncheon, 8:00 PM Dairy Princess Pageant Business Meeting and Public Policy Fundraiser 1:30 PM Break and Trade Show Friday, February 1, 2013 2:30 PM 2013 General Assembly and Congressional Outlook 2:30 PM Virginia Charolais Association Meeting 7:30 AM Virginia Livestock Markets Association Breakfast Meeting Virginia Gelbvieh Association Meeting 7:30 AM Meeting registration 2:30 PM Feeder Cattle Council Meeting 9:00 AM 2013 Beef & Dairy Industry Outlook 3:30 PM Seedstock Council Meeting Mike Miller, NCBA Sr. VP Global Marketing & Research

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If you did not get a chance to participate in the of the US and global economies will continue Afternoon Educational Program – We are Virginia Public Policy and Advocacy Fund Auction last year, to weigh heavily in the forecast for both beef pleased to have Dr. Bob Holsworth provide us you will have another chance February 1 at the Virginia producers and dairymen. Following the a presentation about the political landscape Cattleman’s Annual Meeting at Hotel Roanoke. Last year outlook discussion will be a review of the 2011 in Richmond and Washington for 2013. His eleven seedstock producers offered up two $500 credits that national Beef Quality Assurance Audit led by observations on national and Virginia politics were auctioned off and generated over $14,000 to support the Dr. Ron Gill of Texas A&M University. This is have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Advocacy Fund. In 2013, we have 14 consignors providing the the most comprehensive BQA Audit ever done Washington Post, the New York Times, and opportunity to purchase credits on bull and female purchases. and the results have revealed both successes numerous other papers and newsmagazines. Check out the consignors on the VCA Public Policy and Advo- in cattle management as well as tremendous Bob was the founding Director of both the cacy Fund Page. work yet to be done to heighten consumer and Center for Public Policy and the Wilder School retailer confi dence in food safety and quality. of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia The Virginia Public Policy and Advocacy Fund began as an Whether you sell pounds of beef or pounds of Commonwealth University. idea at the “THINK TANK” session at the Virginia Cattleman’s milk, the messages of BQA applies to all. strategic planning meeting in the summer of 2011. 30% of the Beef Industry Awards Luncheon & Policy Action Advocacy Fund goes directly to the Cattlemen’s Foundation. Advocacy and the Virginia Cattlewomen – The Fundraiser – Included in the registration fee The remainder has been used in efforts like: support a VCA strength of the livestock industry is argu- is the opportunity to attend the beef awards member to attend NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Conference, pro- ably in our increasing diversity of youth and luncheon and policy action fundraiser. The vided Beef for Virginia Legislative Trail Ride, VA Agribusiness women involved in both food production Virginia Cattlemen will conduct a brief busi- Council banquet attendance, travel expenses for 5 VCA mem- as well as being the spokespersons for our ness meeting and present awards to include bers to participate in the NCBA’s D.C. legislative conference, business. The Virginia Tech Beef Leadership the Industry Service and Cattlemen of the Year and sponsorship of VA Agribusiness “Town Hall” meetings. Council will conduct an advocacy session con- honors. We will follow our successful breed- current with the fi rst morning session that will ing catlle auction again this year to raise fund- For additional information or place your bid, contact any demonstrate the techniques and value of hav- ing for our work on the legislative and regula- one of the Advocacy Fund committee. Steve Furrow 540-520- ing conversations with consumers about what tory side along with supporting the scholar- 4804, Mike Henry 804-337-2513, or Jason Pratt 276-759-6147. we do. Following the morning break there ship work of the Cattlemen’s Foundation. PAGE 26–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN VIRGINIA CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION 2011-2012 Our next VCA Offi cers Virginia Charolais Rob Farmer – President female seed stock sale 8030 Greenwich Road will be at the Catlett, VA 20119 Virginia Beef Expo in 540-270-3886 April 2013 in Bill Thompson – Vice Harrisonburg, Virginia President 1295 Park Avenue Clifton Forge, VA 24422 Our Virginia Charolais 540-968-1987 Association’s annual membership meeting will be Naomi Farmer – Secretary at the Virginia Cattlemen’s 8030 Greenwich Road and Virginia State Catlett, VA 20119 Dairymen’s Convention on 540-270-3886 Feb 1, 2013. The Convention will be at the Hotel Roanoke Walt Winkler – Treasurer and Conference Center 124 Kindig Road in Roanoke Virginia. The Waynesboro, VA 22980 meeting is planned to be 540-943-6144 held at 2:30pm. If you are a member, please be sure Gerry Scott - Past to attend. We will also President have an exhibit booth in 7126 Glanaman Way the tradeshow area. Come Warrenton, VA 20187 by and visit. We will have 540-379-1975 applications to join the association at our table. Chad Joines - Our April Expo Sale will be Southwest Director our 22nd. If you are a member Junior Advisor of our association and have Virginia Tech not yet received an invitation Dept of Animal & Poultry to consign purebred Charolais Science to our sale, expect to get Blacksburg, VA 24061 an invite soon. We want 540-557-7263 cattle that will represent the We would like to invite Charolais breed and your anyone interested in herd well. becoming a member of our association to All members of the Virginia call one of the offi cers Charolais Association are listed on this page. entitled to join all the sales we sponsor.

Charolais bulls Cross CREWS FARMS River Croft Charolais for the most Breeding Mountain discriminating buyer Polled-Registered Cattle Co. Registered Charolais Performance Charolais Robert Farmer 784 Payneton Rd William and Agnes Anderson Cell 540-968-1987 124 Kindig Road 8030 Greenwich Rd. Chatham, VA Fax 540-962-7508 P.O. Box 304 Catlett, VA 201195 Billy Crews, Barry Crews Altavista, VA 24517 Waynesboro, VA 22980 Billy C. Crews, Brent Crews 540-270-3886 (434) 369-5366 Walt Winkler (434) 656-2361 “Keeping the commercial producers in mind” (540) 943-6144 Gerry Scott 540-379-1975 (434) 656-3771 THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 27 Cattle Industry Faces The Consequences Of Status Quo

By now cattlemen and cattle- Woodall. women have all heard the news “The biggest thing we need is that the results of the election for cattlemen and women to start have resulted in a prolonging of introducing themselves to the the status quo. What that means staff in their congressional district in real terms to their operation is offi ces. We know not everyone can less clear. National Cattlemen’s make it to Washington, D.C., but Beef Association (NCBA) Vice they can make it to those district President of Government Affairs offi ces where there are generally a Colin Woodall sums it up by say- few staff members,” said Woodall. ing he expects the “shackles to “We need producers to introduce come off,” in terms of a number themselves to those staff mem- of regulations which have been bers. More importantly we need pending on the outcome of the them to invite those staffers out Please Visit one of the Following Virginia Dealers election. “We just saw the denial to their operations and let them Dealers Dodds Farm Supply LLC Galax Farm Supply Lynchburg Livestock Market Page Co-Op AW Tomlin 5C Farm and Home Supply Charlotte Courthouse Galax Rustburg Luray Madison Heights Pulaski 434-542-5901 276-236-3721 434-821-5956 540-743-5194 434-316-3054 of the Renewable Fuels Standard see what they do. By doing that, 540-994-5566 Farmers Feed Laurens Southern States and Maddox Feed Store R.G.Cattle Company LLC Washington Farmers Co-Op Big M Farm Supply North Tazewell Ace Hardware Louisa Check Abington waiver by the Environmental when staffers interact with their Meadowview 304-320-4126 Lawrenceville 540-967-0669 540-651-8626 276-628-9135 276-944-5431 434-848-4124 Roberts Farm Center Frank Walton Moneta Farm and McKenny West End Feeds Protection Agency last week counterparts in Washington, Cattlemen’s Supply Roseland Leggett Town and Country Home Center 804-478-4004 Wytheville Weyers Cave 434-944-1830 Danville Moneta 276-228-5024 540-908-0421 434-797-9300 540-297-5558 Smoky Slope Farm and we expect that’s an indica- D.C, they can better explain what Freeze Livestock Stanton Winchester Co-Op CFC Farm and Home Center Elkton Lucas Farms Mountain View Feeds 443-553-7292 Winchester Culpeper 540-825-2200 540-405-2826 Blacksburg Rocky Mount 540-662-0375 tor of things to come,” Woodall ranchers do on a daily basis. This Marshall 540-364-1533 540-449-5997 540-263-1021 Spaulding Equipment Rappahannock 540-987-8555 G&E Farms Company explained. Woodall also said he is especially important if you have Morrisville 540-439-3254 Gretna Clover Warrenton 540-347-7100 434-489-4458 434-735-8161 expects that other important pri- a new member of the House or orities for cattlemen and women Senate representing you.” will be much more difficult to Woodall said that interaction achieve, particularly after the will make it easier for cattlemen “lame duck” session of Congress and cattlewomen to more effec- is complete. “With the make-up tively express their opinions on of the House and Senate staying issues that affect their operations, essentially the same, we expect particularly now that the industry the gridlock we’ve seen over the faces another two years of status past two years to continue,” said quo.

January Beef Management Calendar

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Spring Calving Herds • Begin to gather calving supplies • Keep late pregnant cows gaining 1.0 lbs per day • Pregnant heifers and 3 yr olds should gain 2.0-2.5 lbs per day • Conduct forage tests if not done earlier this year • Keep high quality minerals available • Review calving assistance procedures • Stockpile a few gallons of colostrum • Evaluate herd performance and breeding program- establish selection goals for bulls to be purchases (or AI sires) • Soil test pastures not tested in last 3 years • Order clover seed for frost seeding later this winter

Fall Calving Herds • Begin/continue breeding • Check cow and bull body condition • Supplement energy to young bulls during breeding season • Conduct forage tests if not done earlier this year • Continue to check calves closely for health problems • Re-implant September and early October born calves that were implanted at birth • Soil test pastures not tested in last 3 years • Order clover seed for frost seeding later this winter Joe Moore, President • 540-569-6219 PAGE 28–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN Virginia Angus Association Virginia Angus Breeders Page Felicia G. Roberts, Office Manager P.O. Box 209 Fishersville, VA rehart 1IPOF

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 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vaangus.org PLEASE MAKE A NOTE...... ngus All Cattle Available by Private Treaty! ‡Virginia Angus Association will hold our The Arehart’s CSF Cattle Company 2835 Shutterlee Mill Rd. Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 2, 2013 The Program with A Plan 7725 North Lee Highway Staunton, VA 24401 Raphine, VA 24472 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton, VA The Plan with A Purpose (540) 885-8732 C.6. )it]gerald, 2wner ‡ 54447 *Registration forms will arrive with dues* Bulls & Heifers available Chance 6nyder, Herdsman ‡ 5427 Cell (540) 290-2240 [email protected] Private Treaty Cell (540) 290-4251 ‡Virginia Angus *iIt Sale is ASril 1, 2012 at the Family owned Rockingham Co. Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, VA. Annual Spring Annual Fall We welcome & operated Consignment forms are available on our website Bull & Female Sale Bull & Female Sale your visit at www.vaangus.org. They have also been mailed Last Friday in April First Friday in November with the 2013 membership dues. Poor House Angus Hill Crest Farm Jerry & Connie Hall NOMINATION DEADLINE: 212013 The John Rucker Family PO Box 528 Form will arrive with dues Quaker Hill Farm 2394 Deleplane Grade Rd. Upperville, VA 20185 Delaplane, VA 20144 540-364-2875 540-364-2875 Charles and Lee Rosson Fax: 540-364-3315 ‡Virginia Angus SSring PreYiew ads and 572 3oinde[ter Road ‡ LoXisa, VA 2 Cell: 540-454-1512 articles are due to the oI¿ce by -anuary 21, )arm 54.7.45 Charles 54.4.52 Cattle Available by Private Treaty 2013. More information is available on our [email protected] Watch for our consignments in Virginia Sales website. www.TXaNerhillfarm.com We MEAT your needs!! WeWMEAT MEAT your needs!! d!! ‡2013 VAA handbook ads are due to the VAA oI¿ce in February 2013. Please check website.

‡REMEMBER to send in your photos for the 2013 photo contest. Family Business 703 Woodman Rd. **Look for Edgewood Bulls in the BCIA Since 1960 Rock Mount, VA 24151 Email to [email protected]. Sale or call us to visit and look at our ‡MembershiS dues should be arriYing. Please On Farm Private Treaty Bulls!** remember new this year, they are due by Edgewood Angus March 31, 2013. The Pete Henderson Family Mailing Address:400 Angus Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188 John Thurman Jason Thurman Steve Furrow Farm Address: 28225 King William Hwy., West Point, VA 23181 540-493-6025 540-493-4813 540-520-4804 Pete·s &ell: 5 88024 ‡ Sete#hendersoninF.Fom James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett (434) 376-3567 (434) 376-5675 Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett (434) 376-5760 (434) 376-5309 ANGUS FARM Zach, Dara & Dalton Tucker Dennis J. Pearson 211 Four Locust Lake Lane “Serving the Beef Industry Since 1944” 8459 March Wales Road Keysville, VA 23947 17659 Red House Rd. Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Red House, VA 23963 (434) 735-8161 * (434) 736-9407 (540) 326-2222 [email protected] 2f¿ce 44  ‡ )D[ 44  Email:[email protected] www.fourlocustangus.com Private Treaty Female Inquires Welcomed Website: www.soldiershillangusfarm.com THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 29

but volatile corn prices and futures pend on drought relief, but low- price increases. Profi t incentives The Cattle Market market fl uctuations present market cost producers should maintain remain, but drought has limited Continued from Page 23 price risk. Continued drought has favorable margins. Spring moisture options for many producers. Prices the potential to limit sustainable could lead to a signifi cant spring will likely not deteriorate from cur- profi ts. price rally with calf values exceed- rent values. Upside potential could Price Outlook 2013 ing $205/cwt. be $200 to $300/head more. 550-LB. STEERS – EXPECTED activity, but record-high prices are fed cattle numbers and stronger AVERAGE: $185/CWT., +10% CULL COWS – EXPECTED AVER- CORN – EXPECTED AVERAGE: expected to continue. exports should increase fed cattle Cow-calf producers will continue AGE: $88/CWT., +10% Record- $6.10/BU., -12% U.S. and world prices for the fourth-consecutive to maintain leverage as other seg- high values will continue. Smaller corn stocks-to-use levels are ex- COMPOSITE CUTOUT – EX- year. Fed prices have increased 50 ments look for additional supplies. Record-high calf values will sup- pected to remain historically low PECTED AVERAGE: $196/CWT., percent since 2009. A price increase Record-high feeder and fed cattle port stronger bred female prices. in 2013. Higher prices are expected +4% Smaller domestic production of that magnitude has not been prices will likely support higher Drought conditions and smaller to ration usage across all categories and price increases from compet- seen since 1981. calf prices. Profi tability may de- feed supplies have limited female – especially in fi rst half 2013. ing proteins will support price. Expect wholesale demand to be 750-LB. STEERS – EXPECTED 2 percent weaker. Tighter Choice AVERAGE: $160/CWT., +9% supplies will be more price sup- Tighter supplies, excess feeding VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE SALES portive to the Choice-Select spread capacity and deferred live cattle than demand. futures premiums will continue to support higher feeder cattle FED CATTLE – EXPECTED AVER- values. The market is expected to AGE: $128/CWT., +4.5% Declining follow a seasonal price pattern,

For more information contact: The Livestock Market or VDACS • Warrenton, VA • 540/347-2188

FPL Food, LLC in Augusta, Georgia is proud to announce the launch of its fed beef cattle program to go along with our existing cow and bull harvest. Producers throughout the southeast can take advantage of our program and keep our Southeastern raised cattle in the local market to be fed, harvested and merchandised to consumers across our region. The fed program at FPL consist of a traditional commodity fed program where USDA Choice and Select graded cattle are the target. Fed cattle can be Dublin Feeder Cattle Assoc. forward contracted and/or purchased direct. Cattle will be purchased on a yield and quality grade grid system. Cows and bulls can be purchased 2013 Feeder Cattle Sales direct from your farm or delivered to our facility. If you are interested in supplying cattle for either of these programs please contact Brad Chandler at 706.910.9397 or via email at [email protected]. If Wednesday, you want additional information about FPL Food LLC, please review our January 9 web page at www.fplfood.com. All Breed Calf Sale PAGE 30–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN USDA To Allow More Meat, Grains In School Lunches The Agriculture Department is ment will do away with daily and plained, saying set maximums on on calories and salt, and phase in Though broader calorie limits responding to criticism over new weekly limits of meats and grains. grains and meats are too limiting as more whole grains. Schools must are still in place, the rules tweak school lunch rules by allowing Several lawmakers wrote the de- they try to plan daily meals. offer at least one vegetable or fruit will allow school lunch planners more grains and meat in kids’ partment after the new rules went “This flexibility is being pro- per meal. The department also to use as many grains and as much meals. Agriculture Secretary Tom into effect in September saying kids vided to allow more time for the dictated how much of certain food meat as they want. In comments Vilsack told members of Congress aren’t getting enough to eat. development of products that fi t groups could be served. to USDA, many had said grains in a letter Friday that the depart- School administrators also com- within the new standards while While nutritionists and some shouldn’t be limited because they granting schools additional weekly parents have praised the new are a part of so many meals, and menu planning options to help en- school lunch standards, others, that it was diffi cult to always fi nd FSIS To Implement Mandatory sure that children receive a whole- including many conservative the right size of meat. some, nutritious meal every day of lawmakers, refer to them as gov- The new tweak doesn’t upset ‘Hold And Test’ Policy the week,” Vilsack said in a letter to ernment overreach. Yet many of nutritionists who fought for the Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. those same lawmakers also have school lunch overhaul. USDA’s Food Safety and recalls that occurred during The new guidelines were in- complained about hearing from Margo Wootan, a nutrition lob- Inspection Service (FSIS) said that time could have been tended to address increasing child- constituents who say their kids are today that, beginning in Feb- prevented. hood obesity levels. They set limits hungry at school. Continued on Page 31 ruary 2013, the agency will require producers to hold ship- ments of non-intact raw beef and all ready-to-eat products containing meat and poultry Echo Ridge Farm until they pass agency testing )ULGD\‡0DUFK‡1RRQ for foodborne adulterants. “Spring Turnout”Bull Sale “This new policy will reduce foodborne illnesses and the SELLING 40 Bulls number of recalls by prevent- Sired by These Angus Greats ing contaminated products from reaching consumers,” USDA Under Secretary for GAR New Design 5050 B/R New Day 454 GAR Composure SydGen Mandate 6079 Food Safety Dr. Elisabeth Ha- gen said. “Many producers hold products until test results come back. We’re encourag- ing others in the industry to make this a routine part of operations.” The new policy Jason & Paige Pratt requires official establishments and importers of record to 276.759.6147 www.EchoRidgeAngus.com maintain control of products tested for adulterants by FSIS and not allow the products to enter commerce until negative test results are received. FSIS anticipates most nega- tive test results will be deter- mined within two days. The policy applies to non-intact raw beef products or intact raw beef products intended for non-intact use and that are tested by FSIS for Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli. Also, the policy applies to any ready-to-eat products tested by FSIS for pathogens. FSIS devel- oped the “hold and test” policy, which will reduce consumer exposure to unsafe meat prod- ucts, based on public comment and input received on a Federal Register notice published in April 2011. FSIS estimates if this new requirement had been in place between 2007 through 2010, 49 of the 251 meat, poul- try and processed egg product THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 31 Southwest VA Angus Sale The Southwest Virginia Angus born on 1/4/12 sired by S S Fast Association held its 40th annual Track M719 sold for $1,750 to D&J “More For Your Money Sale” on Meade Farm of Gate City, Va. Total 10/20/12 at the Southwest Test of this lot was $3,800. Tied for third Station Sale Facility in Wytheville, top selling pair was a consignment Va. Fifty lots of registered Angus of Graystone Farm of Wytheville, cattle went through the sale ring Va. The cow is a four year old to average $2,624. The top selling daughter of Hyline Right Time cow/calf pair was consigned by 338 bred to calve 2/17/13 to Sitz Justafew Angus, Max Meadows, Dash 10277 and she sold for $2,050 Va. The cow is a three year old to Larry Huff of Gate City, Va. Her daughter of HARB Pendleton 765 heifer calf was born on 2/18/12 J H bred to calve 11/21/12 to the sired by Sitz Dash 10277 and she service of H A Program5652 and sold for $1,750 to D&J Meade Farm she sold for $2,500 to Paul Moore of Gate City, Va. Total of this pair of Clintwood, Va. Her 10/10/11 was $3,800. heifer calf sired by S S Objective The fourth top selling cow/calf 6807 T510 sold for $1,800 also to pair was consigned by Justafew Paul Moore of Clintwood, Va. Total Angus, Max Meadows, Va. The of this pair was $4,300. cow is a four year old daughter of The second top selling lot was a TC Total 410 bred to calve 11/8/12 consignment of Stovall Livestock, to the service of H A Program5652 Stuart, Va. The cow is a four year and she sold for $2,100 to Heav- old daughter of Mytty In Focus ensent Farm Angie Fields of White- with a 10/15/12 heifer calf by house, Ky. Her 12/13/11 heifer calf Daltons Protégé 829 and she sold sired by LCC New Standard sold for $2,300 to Dunkley Farms of for $1,650 also to Heavensent Farm Ivanhoe, Va. Her bull calf born on Angie Fields of Whiteshoue, Ky. 10/18/11 sired by Off Pounder Total of this pair was $3,750. W83 sold for $1,600 to Banks Farm, We had 30 buyers from Vir- Hillsville, VA. Total of this lot was ginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, $3,900. Kentucky, and West Virginia. Vol- Tied for third top selling lot was ume buyer was Dunkley Farm of a consignment of Lyn Lew Farm, Ivanhoe, Va., and Ethan Hash of Dublin, Va. The cow is a fi ve year Independence, Va. Smith Reasor old daughter of G A R Exaltation of Rural Retreat was the Auction- 3144 due to calve 2/16/13 to the eer and George T. Johnstone Jr. service of Conneally Irish and she of Wytheville, Va. was the Sale sold for $2,050 to Larry Banks of Coordinator. Hillsville, Virginia. Her heifer calf School Lunches Continued from Page 30 byist for the Center for Science in subject to nutritional guidelines the Public Interest, says the change because they are partially paid for is minor and the new guidance by the federal government, but shows that USDA will work with the new rules put broader restric- school nutrition offi cials and oth- tions on what could be served ers who have concerns. as childhood obesity rates have “It takes time to work out the skyrocketed. WINTER SERVICE kinks,” Wootan said. “This should School kids can still buy ad- show Congress that they don’t ditional foods in other parts of SPECIAL need to interfere legislatively.” the lunchroom and the school. January & February Congress has already inter- Congress two years ago directed fered with the rules. Last year, USDA to regulate those foods as $10.00 Off Hourly after USDA fi rst proposed the new well, but the department has yet Shop Labor Rate guidelines, Congress prohibited to issue those rules. USDA from limiting potatoes and Sen. Hoeven, who had written French fries and allowed school Vilsack to express concern about lunchrooms to continue count- the rules, said he will be sup- ing tomato paste on pizza as a portive of the meals overhaul if vegetable. the USDA continues to be fl exible The school lunch rules apply when problems arise. to federally subsidized lunches “This is an important step,” he served to low-income children. said. “They are responding and Those meals have always been that’s what they need to do.” PAGE 32–JANUARY 2013–THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN

Flowing Spring Add Pounds. LITTLE WINDY HILL Gelbvieh Farms 6235 Lee Hwy. Doug & Sue Hughes Atkins, VA 24311 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Add Profit. Max Meadows, VA 24360 CHARLES E. ATKINS, H 276/637-3916 OWNER O 276/637-4271 (276) 783-6100 Gelbvieh-Sired Females – Working Hard for Your Bottom Line

Gelbvieh influenced females of the four major Continental Triple D attracted many of the most pro- breeds and still maintains the Registered Gelbvieh Red and Black Polled Bulls 2157 Black Lick gressive commercial producers earliest age at puberty. Fads come 13052 Ivor Rd., Sedley, VA 23878 Rural Retreat, VA 24368 in the industry with the first Meat and go in the beef industry, but the Willie Diggs 770/591-3454 Animal Research Center (MARC) real money to be made is always Alan Diggs 757/653-0174 Judith A. Sweeten Milton Diggs (Home) 757/859-6118 Registered No. 48890 germplasm study data in the early on the cow side of the business. Milton Diggs (Cell) 757/328-8459 Home: 276-228-6347 1970s. Gelbvieh-sired females To find a Gelbvieh breeder near Email: [email protected] Cell: 401-714-6812 topped the charts on fertility, age you or for more information on www.wd-trid.com at puberty and pounds of calf how Gelbvieh-sired females weaned per cow exposed. Today’s can work hard for your bottom SOUTHFORK MARC data shows the Gelbvieh line visit www.gelbvieh.org or FARMS breed has reduced mature cow contact the American Gelbvieh Treble W Ranch GELBVIEH & size, has the lowest birth weights Association at 303-465-2333. Registered Gelbvieh Cattle BALANCER CATTLE 17462 Fenton Drive Nathan and Sue Ellen Haver Abingdon, Va. 24210 969 Little River Rd. Dr. Daryl Wilson/Tyler Wilson Goshen, Va. 24439 (276) 676-2242 Joe & Gwen Wilson 540-997-5376 540-997-5358 (Fax) (276) 628-4163 866-580-5335 (toll free) [email protected] email- [email protected]

James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett (434) 376-3567 (434) 276-5675 Handfula Gelbviehs Black, Polled, Purebred & Balancer Gelbvieh Cattle Stephen, Vivian, Megan & 17659 Red House Road Caitlin Fanning Red House, Virginia 23963 Offi ce (434) 376-3567 7287 East Blue Grass Trail Fax (434) 376-7008 American Gelbvieh Association | 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 Bland, VA 24315 (276) 722-2034 Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett 303-465-2333 | www.gelbvieh.org (434) 376-5760 (434) 376-5309 (276) 620-0054

Gelbvieh Breeders REGISTERED POLLED LAST CALL GELBVIEH of Virginia, Inc. C.H. Morris & Sons GELBVIEH 6916 Peppers Ferry Rd. Max Meadows, VA 24360 928 Morris Road Tom Lavelle, DVM Appomattox, VA 24522 2984 Peppers Ferry Rd. President: Nathan Haver - 540-997-5376

Wytheville, Va. 24382 Vice President: Tom Lavelle - 276-223-4488 Roger L. Morris (O) 276-223-4488 Secretary: Joe Wilson - 276-628-4163 (434) 574-6592 (H) 276-223-0104 Treasurer:Judith Sweeten - 276-228-6347 (434) 315-4294 THE VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN–JANUARY 2013–PAGE 33 Aging Cattle Rancher Will Impact Cattle Herd Rebuild

Darrel Peel, producers, on average more fi- of agricultural lenders under new revitalizing productivity in the preempted the beginning of herd Oklahoma Extension nancially secure, can afford to cut regulations is considerably more cattle industry. rebuilding and pushed the indus- back by reducing cattle numbers stringent than in years past and In between the older and be- try to extremely limited cattle in- It is people…the cattle produc- or switching to less labor inten- adds to the diffi culty of qualify- ginning producers are many pro- ventories. The drought holds the ers…who make it happen and are sive enterprises according to their ing young producers for loans, ducers who are simply trying to key to when, and to some extent the key to rebuilding the beef cow health situation and labor ability. even in cases where the lender is survive the drought and continue how and where, herd rebuilding herd and expanding cattle inven- The latest USDA data confirms willing. Cattle producers, perhaps with their business operations. will take place. At the same time, tories. As with the land use and that cattle producers over 65 years to an even greater extent than The majority of producers who the economic environment of the regional components, there are of age have a per farm value of farmers in general, view asset have been forced to liquidate cattle industry has changed dra- both challenges and opportunities production that is 43 percent ownership as preferred and one of cattle have received good prices matically in recent years. New with regards to the producer issues less (25 percent less on a per acre the marks of success in the cattle and did not lose a great deal of demands on agriculture and rising in the beef industry. Like farmers equivalent basis) compared to the business. And yet, for young value on the sales. However, high crop values puts a stronger forage of all types, cattle producers have average value of production of all producers, asset control is what is feed and other input costs in 2011 focus on the beef industry and been aging as a group for many cattle farms. It is possible that as- important even if asset ownership and 2012 mean that producers has signifi cant regional implica- years. USDA data from 2011 indi- set turnover in the cattle industry is not possible. Leasing and other have, in many cases, used the pro- tions on where cattle production cates that among the 654,000 cattle has accelerated recently. business arrangements may be ceeds of drought sales to cash fl ow will be located. The how, where farms in the country, 37 percent are The combination of these pro- more feasible and necessary for a continued operations. These pro- and who of the cattle industry is operated by producers 65 years ducer demographics and the new generation of cattle produc- ducers will likely face diffi culties changing in many respects but un- of age or older and another 29 drought creates a unique situation ers than asset purchase. One of fi nancing herd rebuilding when precedented cattle and beef prices percent are operated by producers in the cattle industry. The drought the impacts of the drought is that the opportunity arises. Replace- confi rm that market demand, both aged 55-64. Together these two age has forced many of these older older producers who have been ment cow and heifer values will domestically and internationally, groups operate 64 percent of land producers to partially or totally forced to liquidate herds may be be record high. offers opportunities and will sup- used for cattle production. This liquidate their herds. Some of more interested in leasing land to The cattle industry today is port rebuilding the beef cow herd, includes 118.4 million acres by the these older producers are not younger producers and that may smaller than it needs to be. The although to what level is as yet 65+ producers, 66 percent of which inclined to or will not be able to be a key to herd rebuilding and last two years of drought have uncertain. are the full owners of their farms. rebuild their cattle operations. The In many cases there are no family drought is forcing some producers heirs interested or able to take over to face the inevitable decisions the operation. about exiting the industry sooner These demographics suggest rather than later. that a signifi cant amount of asset At the other end of the producer Vaughan Cattle Company turnover is inevitable in the next spectrum are young producers decade. In the meantime, older trying to get started. 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Leadership Council attended the My father recently shared line is crossed. stunts or degrading comments, During the 2013 Virginia Cat- campus screening of American with me a phrase that he heard The beef industry, along with but by simply sharing the posi- tlemen’s State Convention, the Meat, a documentary about how from his favorite classic rock other sectors of animal agricul- tive aspects of our industry with Virginia Tech Beef Leadership meat products are raised organi- radio show, John Boy and Billy. ture, has been under pressure for consumers. From the Beef Quality Council will be presenting a cally, naturally, and convention- During an interview with a race a while and it continues to build Assurance certifi cation program workshop on the benefits of ally across the country. The car driver, one radio host com- as time goes on. Animal rights to participating in environmental the Masters of Beef Advocacy director of the fi lm was even there mented on how much pressure activists, environmental agencies, stewardship programs, producers program as well as help register for a discussion panel following the drivers must be under. The and consumer demand all apply in the beef industry have the op- those who are interested in learn- the fi lm, and commented on how driver responded that there were pressure to our industry simulta- portunity to be proactive leaders ing more about promoting our he attempted to make the film two types of pressure: pressure neously with their own agendas in this campaign of agricultural industry in a positive way. Make as unbiased as possible among that is applied and pressure that and needs in mind. Meanwhile, promotion through the Masters it your New Year’s resolution to the represented market types. is felt. The driver continued by agricultural producers simply of Beef Advocacy program. This be a more proactive beef industry While maybe not as extreme as saying that while he certainly shoulder the burden, with little useful online certification tool advocate and come find us at some other recently produced feels pressure during the race, he defensive strategy to stand up for provides the resources produc- State Convention! agricultural fi lms, I felt as if it still implied that conventional agriculture production was an abusive and destructive way to VCCP Eastern Elite Production Sale raise food animals. At the conclusion of the fi lm, I approached the director about my concerns. He shared that while he January 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm had tried to maintain an unbiased stance, he had a hard time getting Pano’s Restaurant - Harrisonburg Va. conventional agricultural produc- ers to agree to be featured in the movie. 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Too many, tially serious nutritional defi ciency cholesterol endogenously—all too That’s important, because CoQ10, “I’m a cocktail-before-dinner however, increase the risk of form- among Americans that’s exacer- many people still consider any- which is similar to a vitamin, is guy, and hell will freeze over be- ing dangerous blood clots that bated by the endless fl ogging of thing containing cholesterol to be manufactured by the body, is found fore I give up steak.” So begins an can cause fatalities if they become vegetarian diets as the solution to “bad.” That’s why, as Jones noted, in virtually every cell and serves intriguing article titled “Researcher lodged in coronary arteries or se- pretty much every chronic disease is why millions of people have as a catalyst in the production of contends meat may be essential.” vere strokes if they end up in the WebMD ever profi led. In addition, switched from red meat to chicken metabolic energy. CoQ10 also func- Writing in Canada’s Winnipeg Free brain. Vegetable consumption also meat contains vitamins signifi cant and fi sh. Of course, a typical six- tions as an antioxidant to protect Press, columnist W. Gifford Jones produces an increase in the amount amounts of zinc, an essential nu- ounce steak only contains 146 mg the body’s vital organs—especially noted that, “I’ve found an ally in of homocysteine in the circulatory trient needed for proper growth of cholesterol. This, unfortunately, the heart—from cellular-level dam- Prof. Duo Li, professor of nutrition system, which has been associated and metabolic functioning—and is a meaningless number to anyone age. The National Cancer Institute, at Zhejiang University in Hanga- with an increased risk of heart dis- also lacking most typical diets. not possessing a Master’s degree in in fact, has done extensive research hou, China.” Prof. Li reported on ease. Prof. Li’s studies also show Eating a moderate amount of lean human nutrition. on CoQ10 as a clinical supplement his research quantifying the value that a strict vegetarian diet results meat—beef, pork, poultry—cer- So here’s perhaps a more in- to the use of conventional anti- of eating meat in the Journal of in a decreased amount of high- tainly makes sense nutritionally. teresting fact to roll out next time cancer drugs. Agriculture and Food Chemistry, density lipoprotein, the so-called As Jones phrased it, “It makes more you’re arguing with your veggie Beef is a good source of this vital which is a legitimate scientific “good” cholesterol, also a risk fac- sense than a totally veggie diet. frenemies: Meat—particularly nutrient, although cooking a steak publication—although one with a tor for cardiovascular disease. After all, humans have been en- beef—is one of the principal di- well-done not only ruins the eat- peculiarly practical bent—as these I know I’m preaching to the joying meat since the caveman etary sources of co-enzyme Q10 ing experience (for me, anyway), selected articles demonstrate: choir here, but although industry discovered it could keep him and (Co-Q10). Heart, liver and kidneys but tends to denature CoQ10 and •“A Novel Glutathione-Hy- proponents, researchers and dieti- his mate alive.” are also great sources, as are sar- thus increase one’s risk of cardiac droxycinnamic Acid Product Gen- cians have worked tirelessly to But what about the “Big C,” as dines and mackerel, but Americans disease occurring later in life. The erated in Oxidative Wine Condi- spread the gospel of a balanced in cholesterol? 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