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Angus AnglesJULY 2015

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President

Mike ShanahanP.O. Box 338, Ghent, NY 12075

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Nicole Tommell1942 Hickory Hill Rd, Fonda, NY 12068

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Vice-President

Doug Giles538 Rte. 343, Millbrook, NY 12545

845-677-6221

Secretary/TreasurerRobert Groom

8974 Lyons Marengo Rd, Lyons, NY 14489315-573-2569

[email protected] President

DirectorsRob Bannister (2018)Craig Simmons (2018)Derrick DeBoer (2018)Roger McCracken (2016)Pete Murphy (2016)

Jerry Emerich (2016)Brett Chedzoy (2017)Allan Lawyer (2017)Fred Tracy (2017)

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Upcoming Angus EventsNYAA 2015 Dues

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Empire Farm DaysAugust 11-13, 2015 • Seneca Falls, NY

NYS Fair Jr Angus ShowAugust 31, 2015 • Syracuse, NY

NYS Fair Open Angus ShowSeptember 2, 2015 • Syracuse, NY

JSK Livestock Angus Dispersal SaleSeptember 5, 2015 • Canandaigua, NY

Trowbridge Angus Family Affair SaleSeptember 19, 2015 • Ghent, NY

Tullyfergus Joint Angus SaleSeptember 26, 2015 • Lyons, NY

Cow Power Angus SaleOctober 10, 2015 • Millbrook, NY

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Deadline 7/10/15, Published 8/1/15 - SPECIAL ISSUEDeadline 10/15/15, Published 11/15 - Regular IssueDeadline 1/15/16, Published 2/1/16 - Regular Issue

Deadline 3/20/16, Published 4/1/16 - SPECIAL ISSUEDeadline 5/15/16, Published 6/1/16 - Regular Issue

Note From the Editor www.NY-Angus.com

Mike Shanahan, 518-598-8869

Collaborative Efforts The month of May has once again been marked as one of New York's most progres-sive months for the Angus cattle marketplace. On May 9th, more than 20 breeders worked together to put on our annual New York Angus Female Sale which enjoyed great success, with all registered females averaging $4686 per Lot. Active bidding from a statewide and regional crowd included many new attendees, as well as new association members. It was a fantastic event on all levels. For commercial cattlemen who are always in search of top performing, quality Angus Bulls to sire their next calf crop, more Angus Bulls were sold this Spring in New York State than any other time in recent history. The calf market also remains strong and steady. Our overall outlook is very positive. Annually, producers closely watch the statewide market during the Spring, especially in May. It gauges our purebred market during the start of grass time and helps drive decisions on what to keep and how to invest. 2015 continues to be a banner year be-cause of producers who have bred with high QUALITY genetics, used stringent HEALTH protocols, and given their customers the SERVICE they deserve. Thanks for keeping the Angus industry strong in the East! On May 30th-31st, our Juniors were given the opportunity to learn about preparing their cattle for show, and performing in the show ring. These Juniors were taught by young adults and the event was attended by many youth statewide, representing all breeds. This event was hosted by New Penn Farm, Carl Hinkle and Jeanetta Laudermilk. New Penn also hosted the New York Annual Angus & Hereford Female Sales earlier this month. The New York State Angus Association and its members want to give great THANKS from the bottom of our hearts to New Penn for all their efforts and selfless acts. Anytime our Juniors receive op-portunities like this, the future of agriculture looks brighter. Happy Summer to all!

Mike Mike Shanahan Editor, Angus Angles Newsletter PS Introducing Maggie May Shanahan, born April 30th, weighing 5 lbs. 8.8 oz. 20 inches long. Pictured are Maggie and big sister Julia.

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Murphy FarmRegistered Black Angus

Home: 315-696-6092 Cell: 315-706-1693

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Tully, NY [email protected]

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RALLY FARMSJesse Bontecou

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New Penn FarmRegistered Angus

Find us on Facebook at ‘New Penn Farm’.

Bulls • Heifers • Cows

Stop in for a visit anytime!

Special Thank You to those

who purchased New Penn genetics…

We also appreciate all of the Juniors that attended our

Fitting & Showing Clinic on May 30 & 31. Let ’s do it again next year!

Thank Youto everyone who participated

in the NY Angus & Hereford Sales

We hope to see you all back next year!

Late spring and early summer pastures provide essential nutrients to the cow herd, as the cow cares for herself, the calf at her side and her developing fetus. Dur-ing this period, pasture management is especially important as pasture forages can provide highly variable nutrient levels.

Doug Hawkins, beef cattle consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition, says pasture management beginning in early spring can directly impact the body condition score of the cow, the growth of the calf at her side and conception rates post-calving.

"Beef producers are most often familiar with supplementing pasture during late summer, as supplementation consump-tion rates are often highest then," Haw-kins explains.

"However, taking steps to offer supple-ments in late spring and early summer,

can help the cow perform consistently and help prevent imbalances before forage quality declines. Adding a proactive man-agement program during this timeframe will promote consistent cow performance through summer."

Here are four pasture management tips to keep in mind this spring.

1. Design a plan for fly and pest control "Flies and parasites can tie up nutrients; meaning the cow may consume nutrients but still fall behind in BCS and perfor-mance," Hawkins says. "The goal should always be to eliminate the problem before it begins."

Most successful fly control programs in the upper U.S. include pre-vention beginning at least 30 days prior to fly emer-gence in early spring. The process should then contin-ue through 30 days after the area's first kill frost. Typical-ly prevention is needed March through October, depending on the area's climate. Warmer areas should consider a year-round fly control program.

2. Provide continuous ac-cess to fresh, clean water "Water consumption is very critical through all seasons, but especially as tempera-

tures begin to increase," Hawkins says. "In the summer the cooler the water, the better."

Providing access to fresh, clean and cool water in early spring and summer will help cows meet their increasing nutrient re-quirements. Research from the University of Nebraska estimates that water con-sumption should equal approximately 1 gallon per 100 pounds of body weight dur-ing cold weather and will double to nearly 2 gallons of water per 100 pounds of body weight during the hottest weather.

Regardless of season, lactating cows also require nearly twice as much water com-pared to dry cows.

Purina beef cattle specialist

says late spring livestock

pasture management is

essential for getting the

proper nutrients to the cow

and calf herd

4 tips for late spring, early summer livestock pasture management.

"To keep water cool and fresh, place the water source in the shade and use con-crete troughs rather than plastic troughs," Hawkins advises. "If feeding out of ponds, make sure the water is fresh. Water con-sumption impacts feed consumption, so more water can equal more feed and greater performance potential."

3. Create a flexible beef cow supplemen-tation program "Forage quality is always changing as grasses mature," Hawkins says. "It's very difficult to adjust protein and mineral sup-plementation levels each day, so create a flexible supplementation program."

One way to fill potential pasture voids in nutrients without over-supplementing is to use products with Intake Modifying Technology. This technology is formulated to help the cows consume supplements at the rates they need, when they need them to maintain a consistent BCS.

"We're seeing a lot of ranches going to a 12-month cow care program with year-round supplementation to try and main-tain the cow at a 5.5 to 6 BCS at all times," Hawkins says.

4. Introduce supplements early "Traditionally, supplements have been

added to pastures in late summer when cows have already begun to slip in body condition," Hawkins says. "This can be an expensive practice as you're then working to regain condition rather than maintain-ing."

For consistent conditioning, Hawkins rec-ommends introducing supplement to the herd when cows have good BCS and when the pasture is still producing high-quality

forage.

"Acclimate the herd to the supplementa-tion program early," he says. "This way, when the forage starts to decline in late summer, the cows are less likely to over-consume the supplement. It's all about getting ahead of the 8-ball."

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There’s an old saying that “A cowboy is born, not made.” However, I’d like to propose that if you’re hirin’ a cow-boy to help you take care of your stock, you might look twice. You can’t necessarily assume that because he’s got a black hat and is broke, that he’s a cowboy. He might need a little educatin’ to your way of doin’ things. Even a team roper can be taught to check cattle. If you’re hirin’ him to ride pens in the feedlot explain to him the rules; he’ll have to take Thursday as his day off; no ropes or dogs in the yard. He’s expected to help process, he’ll have to ride either the oldest horse or the youngest colt on the place and he’ll have to furnish his own saddle but the company’s not responsible for damage or theft. Then fill him in on the advantages of workin’ for you. Tell him he can have every holiday off that falls on Thursday. Housing is furnished; a cozy little ten-foot wide trailer house behind the barn. He’ll get to share it with three oth-er cowboys and an “exchange student” from Chihuahua. He’ll get excellent medical and life insurance once he’s worked for the outfit eighteen months and, he’ll gain experience. Once you get him hired and have given him a $200 advance on his salary, put him with one of the cowboys that knows what he’s doin’. Your good cowboy’ll soon know whether the new man’s got an eye for sick cattle. If he’s green but has potential, you’re better off puttin’ a little time into him. He might stay through the summer, who knows? But how do you teach a man to look at cattle? Mostly by trial and error. It’s an art that’s hard to put in books. Ridin’ with somebody who knows for a couple weeks is good practice. Having the new man follow his pulls through the hospital helps. If the manager or cattle foreman or veterinarian will stop occasionally over his first couple months and visit him, he’ll learn. Answer his questions. More important, ask him questions about his cattle and their problems. Don’t climb on his back when he’s not quite sure what he’s doin’. Give him a little slack and help him learn. I’ll also put in a plug for educational meetings on animal health. It’s nice to send your top people to these meetings but don’t forget to send those who need it most; the cowboys. Tom Hall told me one time when I was fumin’ at a new hand for missin’ some sick ones, “Remember,” he said, “There’s two things a cowboy don’t know anything about; one of ‘em’s a cow and the other’s a horse!”

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Robin Tassinari, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, Albany Medical College

Wow; that alone might make us all think twice before picking up a hammer. But nonetheless, we look around the home and begin, spring and early summer, to think about all those projects we thought about all winter. How to start, how to plan, where to begin? Can I actually do this task? Why am I procrastinating? And we finally conclude: there are three ways to get something done in the house: hire someone, do it yourself, or tell your kids NOT to do it. Another way to motivate someone (wives listen to this:) is for a wife to tell her husband he is too old to do it. So you decide it’s time to jump in. And DIY can range from painting to major car-pentry. Some psychologists have actually studied this phenomenon we all see as ‘do-it-yourself.’ Traditionally, research with men has focused on seeing mascu-line identity (when not at work) as being displayed for example on the golf course, on the tractor, watching sports, or at the barbershop. Through some in-depth inter-views, there is evidence that masculine identities are likewise developed through DIY projects. Last year in the Journal of Consumer Research, Risto Moisio at Cal State Long Beach wrote that many times it’s ‘financial pressure and workplace stress that leads some American men to take on home improvement projects.’ He reported that, ‘depending on their social class, men tend to use DIY home im-provement to envision themselves as ei-ther suburban craftsmen or family handy-men.’ He feels, in addition to the actual need for home improvement, there are

underlying psychological reasons for the pressure many feel to take on DIY tasks. Some jump in to give themselves a feeling of more control over their lives by designing, con-structing, and later enjoying the re-sults. Some see it as a family tradi-tion passed on from parents, or to some it is somewhat of an addiction, in that the feeling of satisfaction af-terwards is exceedingly pleasurable. Moisio feels that for others, home improvement ‘unleashes the inner suburban craftsman who relishes physical labor. In contrast to their day jobs, some enjoy the process of toiling away on various projects and feeling self-fulfilled in the process.’ Thus for folks who work in offices for example, ‘DIY home improvement is a therapeutic escape from the bur-

dens of knowledge work, allowing them to experience a blue-collar fantasy by work-ing with their hands.’ For others, fixing up and improving the home ‘allows some men to assert their identities…..and find meaning in their DIY home improvement projects as a masculine form of caring for their families and providing them with bet-ter homes than otherwise possible.’ And certainly, home improvement and DIY is not just a male phenomenon. Dr. Debi Warner, a clinical psychologist, has devel-oped an extraordinary website for all: http://www.renovationpsychology.com/, which has proven insightful and therapeu-tic for many as they plod through their home improvement projects and find stress relief in so doing. As she says on the website: ‘We hope you make great progress on your home construction and that the process strengthens your family and close relationships.’ She stresses that the website is not meant to substitute for counseling or formal treatment of stress, anxiety or depression, but, ‘we provide our services solely for enlightenment and to provide additional perspectives that can help you find your way through your reno-vation in a positive and growth enhancing way.’ She stresses that home improve-ment can be at once a source of stress and excitement, and she offers help through what she sees as a brand new field of psychology, Renovation Psycholo-gy. We all know that when one is feeling sad or anxious, exercise that might not be

work related is therapeutic. But some-times it’s not so easy to get motivated to drag ourselves out to run, take a walk, or jump on a treadmill because the very stress that we wish to treat with exercise holds us back. In those situations we al-ways recommend folks start slow and set achievable goals. And we also suggest that the activity chosen is enjoyable. Since we know that any activity is helpful, it doesn’t have to be running, jogging or workouts (especially if that doesn’t excite you); so pick something you love. Walk the dog around the property, work in the garden, refurbish some old farm equip-ment for the county fair, (I know a farmer who in his spare time, likes to feed birds and builds quite elaborate bird feeders) or, as we’ve focused on today, take on a home improvement project. A DIY project can be both a wonderful source of activity and movement, and, when finished, can provide a sense of accomplishment, which of course is always therapeutic. So take advantage of both the energy we experience in the spring and summer and the need to ‘fix up’: just jump in and take on a project or two. It will be rewarding, therapeutic, and will, unless you break things (I’ve done that) save money. Sorry, gotta end with some ‘insightful’ DIY thoughts: ‘Last week I replaced every window in my house. Then I discovered I had a crack in my glasses.’ ‘If you can't find a screwdriver, use a knife. If you break off the tip, it's an improved screwdriver.’ ‘I once asked my husband to do some odd jobs for me - I gave him a list of ten, but he only did 1,3,5,7 and 9.’ ‘DIY: do it yourself, destroy it yourself, damage it yourself, don’t involve yourself, and don’t injure yourself’ Finally: “I love DIY projects and decided to carve a rocking horse for our first un-born grandchild. As parts of the horse were shaped, my intentions became clear to my next-door neighbor as he watched me toil over the fence. ‘You must be about to have a grandchild,’ he called over to me. ‘Our first,’ I replied, beaming. ‘I have eight,’ he went on. ‘After the first two, you'll buy something at Wal-Mart."

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ANNUAL FEMALEPRODUCTION SALE

GENERA IONS of GENETICSrowbrid

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2015 11 AMAT TROWBRIDGE FARMS, GHENT, NY

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Family AffairThe

NYS Member Spotlight Janeen Bennett

The Bennett Farm Janeen Bennett, daughter of dairy farmers, was born and raised on a

production dairy farm. 4H has been a big part of Janeen’s childhood,

raising and showing eight different species of animals. Her passion has

been in raising beef cattle, particularly the Angus breed. She is cur-

rently building her own Angus herd on her home farm with the inten-

tion of continuing on with a production beef farm when her parents

retire from the dairy business.

Janeen has enjoyed all of the experiences that go along with showing

on a regional level. On the farm she performs all of the artificial insem-

ination duties herself. In addition to raising her beef cattle, Janeen

works for Perry Vets and remains deeply involved in her original 4H

club.

Janeen started her Angus herd with the purchase of her first Angus

heifer from Roger McCracken of McCracken Vu Farms in 2003. Since

then she has expanded her herd with purchases from Trowbridge An-

gus Farms and Prairie View Farms. It is a goal of Janeen’s to see her

entire family involved in this Angus venture. Every year, she involves

her brothers in raising and showing her cattle.

Be sure to watch for more info on the Bennett Farm in future New York

Angus membership materials, as they continue to grow with superior

quality.

Joint Production Sale

For moreInformation:

TimeDate New Location!September

26, 20151:00 PM

(Always 4th Saturday inSeptember)

Tullyfergus Angus 8974 Lyons Marengo Rd.

Lyons, NY 14489

Sale ParticipantsTullyfergus Angus, Lyons • 315-573-2569

Fleur de Lis Farms, Seneca Falls • 315-549-8407McCracken Vu Angus, Piffard • 585-746-3002Kelley's Stock Farm, Camden • 315-225-0827Walbridge Farms, Millbrook • 845-235-3789

Gibson Family Farms, Valley Falls • 518-369-5895

Registered Angus top quality heifer calves & bred heifers from the heart of our herds, productive brood cows,

Commercial Angus based feeder steers and replacement quality heifer calves.

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Across My Desk It was good to see many of you at the NY Angus Association’s sale in May at New Penn Farm. With the national beef cow herd showing some expansion last year and registrations through the American Angus Association (AAA) up about 6% in the first half of the fiscal year, we certainly are in exciting times for the breed. As a breed, I believe we are well positioned to capitalize on the expansion of commercial herds. This was evident to me through sale prices this spring and last fall. I hope you’ve all had the chance to see the new Association foot scoring sys-tem. A few months ago, AGI began accepting foot scores with the intent of developing a future EPD to assist you in selection decisions. Under the “Spreadsheet Entry” tab of the AAA online Login page you can now download a spreadsheet to input your foot scores and submit to AGI. Also, I have lami-nated foot scoring charts available for anyone who might want some. These were designed specifically for members to assist you on the farm during the scoring process. I would encourage you to take foot scores on all of your year-ling heifers, bulls, and also your mature cows during vaccination or pregnancy check time. If you have any questions about foot scoring or would like one of these charts, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Over the past few months, I’ve received numerous questions from members who are starting to use genomic testing. Genomic testing has gained widespread use throughout the breed with results enhancing the predictabil-ity of EPDs by adding more accuracy for younger animals, and characterizing the genetics for traits where it's difficult to measure the animal’s own performance. The one common question, though, that I typically receive is: which test should I use…HD50K or GGPHD? I can’t decide for you, but here are the facts: Currently, the GGPHD test has 145,000 markers and is designed to work across several breeds. The latest HD50K test has around 70,000 and is designed specifically for Angus cattle. Naturally, more is always better, right? Actually, genomic tests containing 50,000 markers and above show minimal increase in genetic variation explained when used in a single breed, as evidenced by research done by VanRaden et al. (2012). So what do these tests have in common? Well, they both cost the same amount, both impact the EPDs by the same magnitude, and they both include parent verification. So how do they differ? The turn-around time may vary slightly between companies and additional services or products may be available through each company. However, Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) has partnered with two well-respected laboratories that will each provide you a good test, so whichever you decide to use is totally up to you. This summer I will be at the Empire Farm Days again, so I hope to see you there. I’ll definitely enjoy the sum-mer after the winter we all had, and I’m sure you would all agree with me. Sincerely, Chris Jeffcoat Regional Manager American Angus Association 717-476-1496 [email protected]

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Beef Cattle Crossword Puzzle Clues

Across

3 All ruminants have a four-______ stomach

5 _____ is making crops or animals into products you can eat or use.

6 This is what leather is made from.

7 Large sections of beef are called _____ cuts.

10 Dr. Temple Grandin is an animal _____.

13 This words means that products are sent overseas.

18 Beef cattle produce _____ and non-edible prod-ucts.

19 May is _____ Beef Month.

21 Gelatin is used as a ____ in many foods.

22 Beef is in what section on the MyPlate chart?

23 _____ are where beef cattle have constant access to clean water and feed bunks.

Down

1 Beef cattle gain roughly twenty ___ per week.

2 ____ buy just weaned calves and later sell the ani-mals to feedyards.

4 ____ is telling about products so people want to buy them.

6 A mix of cattle breeds is called a ____.

8 All beef is _____ by the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agricul-ture.

9 ____ is delivering a product from the production location to the place of use.

11 Beef cattle hides can be ____ into leather.

12 ____ is growing crops or raising animals.

14 Young people can ____ in beef cattle judging teams.

15 A popular beef breed in the United States.

16 On average, each person eats 40 pounds of _____ beef every year.

17 Christopher _____ is credited with bringing the first cattle to the Western Hemisphere in 1493.

20 Cows take _____ months to have a baby calf.

Answer Key:

Courtesy of: LESSON PLANS FOR BEEF CATTLE in the STORY of AG-RICULTURE

Northwest Arm Press, AgBooksForKids.com

Heathcote Madame Pride 827C SAV 707 Rito 9969 x SAV Madame Pride 8827THANK YOU to Potic Mountain Farms of Leeds,

NY for their purchase of 827C, making her the top-selling bred heifer of the sale!

HEATHCOTE FARM

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[email protected]

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SVF Forever Lady 181C - Grandam

Heathcote Forever Lady 1843Rito Revenue 5M2 of 2536 Pre x Heathcote Forever Lady Q181She sold with her heifer calf at side by Connealy Capitalist 028THANK YOU to the Troy Mason Family of Cape Vincent, NY for their purchase of 1843!

SAV Madame Pride 8827 - Dam

A very special Thank You goes out to New Penn Farm, Carl Hinkle & Jeanetta Laudermilk,

for hosting the sale

Date to Remember

Fencing costs are one of the most expensive aspects of livestock grazing. The type of fence constructed greatly impacts the cost per foot, total cost, and annual ownership cost. In addition, the shape of the paddocks affects the amount of materials needed and labor required for con-struction of the fence.

This publication compares the costs of building a quarter-mile (1,320 feet) straight perimeter fence with four different types of permanent fenc-ing plus temporary interior fencing. These are: woven wire, barbed wire, high-tensile non-electric, high-tensile electrified and temporary interi-or fencing.

The type of fencing selected varies by personal choice and the species of livestock to be conned. In general all configurations shown can be used with cattle, woven wire and high-tensile electrified can be used with sheep, and woven wire can be used with hogs.

The list of materials needed for each type of fencing is from Costs of Cattle Fencing for Grazing Areas (see references at the end of the article). Costs were adjusted to 2011 prices provided by a number of Iowa retailers, although prices may vary. Labor was valued at $15.05 per hour for woven wire and $16.25 per hour for barbed wire, the average fence building custom charges reported in AgDM File A3-10, 2011 Iowa Farm Cus-tom Rate Survey. These charges include the cost of equipment and tools for building fence, as well as labor. Gates are not included in the esti-mates.

Fencing can be configured in many different ways, using various types of fencing materials. The examples in this publication provide a general comparison between the following five configurations.

Woven Wire Fence The woven wire fence (see Table 1) employs a brace that uses two 8-inch diameter posts and a 4-inch diameter cross-brace at each end. Posts between the braces are steel “T” posts alternated with 4-inch diameter pressure-treated wood posts. All posts are spaced 12 feet apart with one strand of barbed wire at the top.

Barbed Wire Fence Materials for the barbed wire fence (see Table 2) are similar to the woven wire fence except that five strands of 12-gauge barbed wire are substituted for the woven wire and single strand of barbed wire.

Estimated Costs for Livestock Fencing

High-tensile Non-electric Wire Fence The high tensile non-electric fence (see Table 3) uses eight strands of 12.5-gauge high-tensile wire on 4-inch diameter pressure-treated wood posts. Posts are 20 feet apart. Bracing uses three 8-inch diameter posts and two 4-inch diameter cross braces on each end. Wire tension on this fence is maintained with springs and ratchet-type tensioning devices.

An alternative is to set posts 30 feet apart and place two stay rods in the wire between each set of posts. Cost would be reduced about $85 for every 1,320 feet of fence, or $0.064 per foot.

High-tensile Electrified Wire Fence The high tensile elec-trified fence (see Table 4) uses five strands of 12.5 gauge high tensile wire with three charged and two grounded wires. Bracing uses three 8-inch diameter posts and two 4-

inch diameter cross braces on each end. With the exception of brace posts, steel “T” posts spaced 25 feet apart are used. One quarter of the cost of an electric energizer is included in the cost of the 1,320 foot fence, assuming that such a unit would be used to energize at least a mile of fence. Wire tension on this fence is maintained with springs and ratchet type tensioning devis-es.

Electrified Polywire Fence (for interior use) The polywire fence (see Table 5) uses one strand of polywire. With the exception of the end posts, fiberglass rod posts are used and spaced 40 feet apart. One-fourth of the cost of an electric energizer is included in the cost of 1,320 feet of fence, as-suming that such a unit would be used to energize at least a mile of fence.

If substituting polytape for polywire, the total will increase by about $40 because polytape costs about twice as much as polywire. If substituting hightensile wire for polywire, the cost will increase by about $125-$150 (change includes switching to five-eighths inch diameter fi berglass posts).

Estimating Annual Ownership Costs Annual ownership costs for each type of fence are shown in Table 6. In addition to the initial material, labor and construction costs, owners need to determine depreciation and maintenance costs re-quired over the useful life of the fencing.

Ownership costs for polywire and polytape are more diffi cult to estimate than for other types of fencing. The non-wire/tape components have an estimated life of 25 years; the polywire and polytape will likely last about four to five years. Based on these estimates, the annual ownership cost for a polywire or polytape fence is ap-proximately $0.06-$0.07 per foot.

A Lawful Fence Chapter 359A.18 of the Iowa Code states: A lawful fence in Iowa shall consist of: 1.Three rails of good substantial material fastened in or to good sub-stantial posts not more than ten feet apart. 2. Three boards not less than six inches wide and three-quarters of an inch thick, fastened in or to good substantial posts not more than eight feet apart. 3. Three wires, barbed with not less than thirty-six iron barbs of two points

each, or twenty-six iron barbs of four points each, on each rod of wire, or of four wires, two thus barbed and two smooth, the wires to be firmly fastened to posts not more than two rods apart, with not less than two stays between posts, or with posts more than one rod apart without such stays, the top wire to be not more than fifty-four nor less than forty-eight inches in height. 4. Wire either wholly or in part, substantially built and kept in good repair, the low-est or bottom rail, wire, or board not more than twenty

nor less than sixteen inches from the ground, the top rail, wire or board to be between forty-eight and fifty-four inches in height and the middle rail, wire, or board not less than twelve nor more than eighteen inches above the bottom rail, wire or board. 5. A fence consisting of four parallel, coated steel, smooth high-tensile wire which meets requirements adopted by ASTM International (formerly, American Society of Testing and Materials) including but not limited to requirements re-lating to the grade, tensile strength, elongation, dimensions and tolerances of the wire. The wire must be firmly fastened to plastic, metal or wooden posts securely planted in the earth. The posts shall not be more than two rods apart. The top wire shall be at least forty inches in height. 6. Any other kind of fence which the fence viewers consider to be equivalent to a lawful fence or which meets the standards established by the department of agriculture and land stewardship by rule as equivalent to a lawful fence.

Originally published for Iowa Cooperative Extension - farm management field specialists

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JSK LIVESTOCK Angus Complete Dispersal Sale Saturday • September 5, 2015 • Noon

Held at Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, Canandaigua, NY

SELLING OVER 150 HEAD!• Spring-Bred Heifers • Cow/Calf Pairs

• Fall Yearling Heifers • Herd Bulls • Fall Yearling Bulls

For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the offi ce of the Sale Managers, TOM BURKE/KURT SCHAFF/JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone (816) 532-0811. Fax (816) 532-0851. E-mail: [email protected] • www.angushall.com

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SAV Emblynette 8892 (Reg. No. 16124327) - This JSK donor is a maternal sister to the dam of SAV Har-vestor. She is a Pathfi nder® cow with a weaning ratio of 4@107. Sells bred to SAV Resource along with seven embryos sired by SAV Ten Speed.

Riverbend Donna X246 (Reg. No. 16622817) - This JSK donor is a direct daughter of Brooks Donna 321 and N Bar Shadow. She will have six ET fall yearling bulls and heifers sired by Rito 054 and JAD Phylix W6157. Due to calve in September to McCumber Paxton 0108. She is also one of nine direct granddaughters of the legendary AAR Donna 1853 to sell. Other Donna females sired by EXT, Right Time, OCC Paxton, Basin Q Bar, Ideal 3452, and a two-year-old maternal sister to the outstanding KMK Donna J311 sired by Ideal 1418.

VDAR Lass 8613 (Reg. No. 16123219) - This JSK donor could possibly be the best cow to walk the pastures here. From a production and phenotype standpoint she is the real deal. She had a birth ratio of 2@97 and a weaning ratio of 2@113. Due in September to McCumber Paxton 0108. Also selling are three daughters sired by Cole Creek Full Bore 730 and two IVF sexed heifer embryos sired by Rito 054.

JSK Lass 602 (Reg. No. 16279748) - This JSK Foun-dation female is a maternal sister to Vermilion Payweight J847 sired by SAV Traveler 004. She had a birth ratio of 3@96 and a weaning ratio of 3@104. Also featuring a full sister to Vermilion Payweight J847 along with her six daughters sired by Cole Creek Full Bore 730, Cole Creek Revival 100W, and Tehama Blackcap Revolution.

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Classic Steak Butter Yields 1 1/4 cup; ideal for 12-16 steaks

Ingredients:

1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon roasted garlic

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon finely chopped shallots

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions:

Thoroughly combine softened butter with garlic, salt, pepper, shal-lots, parsley, sage and rosemary. Roll with plastic wrap into a log shape 1-inch in diameter; refrigerate 2 hours or until butter is solid.

Cut into 1/4-inch slices as needed. Serve on top of your favorite Cer-tified Angus Beef ® steak.

Nutritional information: Calories: 104, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g,

Cholesterol: 31 mg, Carbohydrate: 0 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 0 g, Sodium: 237 mg , Iron: 0% of Daily Value

Avocado Bacon Burger Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck

1 avocado

4 burger buns

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

4 leaves green leaf lettuce

1 tomato, sliced

8 slices bacon, cooked

Coarse kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat grill. Portion chuck into four patties. Season burgers with salt and pepper, grill to an internal temperature of 160°F or desired doneness.

Peel and slice avocado. Build burger by layering bottom of bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, burger, avocado and bacon. Top with bun and serve.

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Answering Tough Ag Questions By Cyndie Sirekis, AFBF

T hrough social media, America’s farmers and ranch-

ers explain why they do certain things when raising

animals for food. This communication is not just

one way. Facebook posts from the farm, tweets from the

tractor seat and blogs from the “back 40” allow members of

the non-farming public to ask questions on everything from

how today’s food is grown to how it is processed and even-

tually brought to market.

Although a growing number of farmers use social media to

interact with consumers, trepidation about answering tough

ag-related questions causes some to shy away from using

this valuable communications tool. But it doesn’t have to be

that way, according to a couple of social media experts who

teamed up recently to share time-tested tips with Farm Bu-

reau members.

“Be authentic in telling your story,” says Lyndsey Murphy,

digital media specialist at the American Farm Bureau.

“Speak for you and your farm, not the whole of agriculture,”

she advises. If you’re not sure how to answer a question, it’s

perfectly OK to say you don’t know but will find the

answer.

Murphy finds that using social media to build rela-

tionships yields great rewards because everyone is

on the same playing field with similar opportunities

for interaction. But it does take time. “People’s

viewpoints are unlikely to be changed after inter-

acting with you just once,” she cautions.

“Using beautiful visuals and an authentic voice to

share what we as agriculturalists know and love” is

the sweet spot for many farmers active in social

media, Murphy says. She’s found that visuals are a

tremendous help in telling one’s farm story because “people

might not always believe what they read but they always

believe what they can see with their own two eyes.”

Photos, videos and fun infographics are all proven effective

at helping tell a farm or ranch story.

For many in agriculture, deep connections to the farm make

it hard to hear some comments without feeling judged or

that the other person is misinformed. This happens online

and in person, notes Janice Person, director of online out-

reach at Monsanto.

“Reacting the wrong way can shut down any opportunity for

dialogue but when we listen from a place of truly trying to

understand others, we learn a lot and others notice that we

are open to their thoughts,” Person says. She tries to ask

three broad questions to gain understanding before offering

her experience or perspective. Often, she finds someone

that she may have written off as a staunch critic may only

have some criticism and talking through that and discussing

experiences can result in a new openness to other perspec-

tives.

When you choose to use social media, understanding the

public nature of it and the possibilities for controversy can

be useful in shaping your presence, Person says. She’s

found that being proactive on a few key components can be

helpful.

Having a comment policy on your blog or Facebook page can

help establish “rules” to be referred to if controversy surfac-

es. Person advises social media newbies to always consider

who they want to share information with before posting. Uti-

lizing friends’ lists on Facebook rather than broadcasting

across multiple social media social

platforms is one option to consider.

If controversy surfaces in response to

your posts, Person says how you re-

spond should depend on your goals,

not your emotions. And keep in that

mind that not everyone who lobs criti-

cism your way is a troll. When criti-

cism is honest, it is important to step

back and listen to different perspec-

tives, she says.

You can also take time to respond rather than allowing the

perceived need for immediacy drive you into an emotion-

driven, fast-paced back and forth. Taking time to think

through how to reply is acceptable. Talking through how to

respond with a trusted friend can help provide perspective

and clarity.

“Although ‘haters’ sometimes surface on social media, using

respect as a baseline for online interactions not only is the

right thing to do, it helps build a community that will rein-

force the guidelines that have been established,” Person

says.

BY: PAUL TROWBRIDGE The view this month is finally from the seat of a green tractor boy I don't know about you-- but that was a long cold winter maybe because I am older it sure seemed longer I know it was the same number of days that winter has been since we invented the 4 seasons. Today we finally have spring flowers next to the house and as I was coming by our woods to-day I spied the first ramps almost ready to be dug they are also called wild leeks they to me are our true first sign of spring. We have them raw, my first wife likes to boil them with ham. Grandpa always said if you live through one leek season you'll live to the next. Everyone should at least try them. In the southern tier in a town my wife is from, the fire dept. has a ham and leek din-ner and if you happen to be in the town of Alma NY the day of the dinner you just have to roll

the window of your car down and smell and you will then know what a wild leek smells like. Our lettuce peas and spinach is up the rest of our garden is in my office with grow lights giving them some heat and light for 24 hours a day they will be ready to go out the end of May if our weather cooper-ates. I was at the gro-cery store in town today waiting to check out and one of my neighbors in the next line asked me when my baby chicks would be at the post of-fice. Well that started quite the conversation between the check out clerk, me and about five customers on how the post office delivers day old baby chicks. I guess i just took it for granted because the post office delivered our chicks when my grandfa-ther had the farm and still from the same hatchery in Iowa. I guess a few things I take for granted should be shared with the other

98% of people that live in America but don't live on a farm. So here is a few more facts I will share: honey bees are the only in-sects that produce human food; a honey bee strokes its wings 11,500 times a minute; the brain of a bee has the densest neuroplie tissue of any animal; a bee travels an average of 1600 round trips to the hive to produce 1 ounce of honey; to produce 2 pounds of honey, bees travel a distance equal to four times around the earth.

Thx For Readen Paul P.S. The shortest thing a man ever invented is --------------------------------------A vacation.

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Thank You all Bidders & Buyers!

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By, Mindy Ward, Excerpt from DRIVE Magazine Article

Who needs a fancy gym and monthly membership fee when you have the luxury of barn time and chores at your fingertips? Getting in a sub-stantial amount of calorie-burning, muscle-building exercises is simple when you have calves to blow/brush, pigs to walk, and sheep and goats to work. Indeed, some of the fittest people around are young livestock enthusiasts. Mindy Ward, fitness guru, helps us break down the calories burned in some day-to-day chores.

Assumptions: Height – 5’8″ Weight – 150 lbs. *smaller frame/weight will burn slightly fewer calories while a larger frame/weight will burn slightly more.

EXERCISE TIME SPENT CALORIES BURNED

Vigorously Brushing/Blowing Cattle 10 minutes 46

Briskly Walking Livestock 10 minutes 46

Clean and Bed Pens 10 minutes 80

Push 50-pound load in wheelbarrow. 10 minutes 63

Sweep Barn, Rake Stalls 10 minutes 46

Unload/stack 100-pound hay bales 10 minutes 125

Unload/stack 50-pound straw bales 10 minutes 90

Lift 20 pounds (feed/water) 10 minutes 51

Shearing Sheep 10 minutes 64

Milking by machine 10 minutes 16

Driving Tractor/Farming 10 minutes 26

Shoveling Grain 10 minutes 58

New York Seedstock producers participate in 53rd Annual

Midland Bull Test Hauman Angus Farm tops the national event

A total of five progressive New York State Beef Cattle Seedstock producers representing Angus, Red Angus, and Hereford Genet-ics have participated in the 53rd Annual Midland Bull Test, operat-ed by Steve and Lindsay Wil-liams of Columbus, MT. The Mid-land Bull Test has established a reputation of being the “Grandaddy” of testing facilities that puts focus on economically relevant traits important to the commercial cattleman. Cattle are fed a high-forage ration that is designed to allow bulls to develop at a target average daily gain level of three pounds per day. Once the test is completed, bulls are ranked using a Midland Bull Test index which combines feed efficiency data, ultrasound data, weight per day of age data, as well as daily gain data to achieve the final rankings. The annual Midland Bull test collects over 1,000 bulls from 21 states, representing over 200 individual breeders. This year’s event was an outstanding success for the progres-sive New York breeders, and the New York Beef Produ-cers Association and New York Angus Association wish to

congratulate all of the farms and owners who represented New York State at this prestigious event. ANGUS HIGHLIGHTS- Hauman Angus, owned by Dewey and Mary Hauman of Penn Yan had the highest daily gain ratio of the White-tag bulls, and was also measured to be the highest effi-ciency bull on the entire test. This son of S CHISUM 6175 had a Re-sidual feed intake of -1.76, with an efficiency ratio of 125. The Hauman

bull was the leadoff bull for the entire Black Angus sale as his final MBT index of 122 earned him the top spot over more than 600 Angus bulls, as well as gained 4.44 lbs per day on a forage diet. The bull sold for $8,500, and a sec-ond son of S CHISUM 6175 consigned by Hauman Angus had a final MBT ratio of 104, and sold for $9,000. Garrett Angus Farm of Hillsdale had three outstanding bulls all qualify for the sale. Lot 210, a son of Hoover Dam had an MBT Index of 107, Lot 211 was another son of Hoover Dam, had an MBT index of 115, Garrett’s final bull was a son of Connealy Consensus 7229, posted an MBT index of 100.

High Demand for Quality Mid-year trends show increasing interest in Angus bulls and females.

A nearly unprecedented spring sales season reflected growing demand for the Angus breed. American Angus Association® midyear fiscal reports show nationwide cattle sales have continued the pattern set last fall, with spring sales inching higher and high-er. The average price for a registered Angus bull, from Oct. 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015, reached nearly $7,000 per head — up more than 35% com-pared to year-ago figures. Registered Angus females have seen an even larger spike, with averages up about 50%, at more than $5,000 per head. The total gross sales of reg-istered Angus genetics, according to sale figures reported to the Associa-tion, were up more than 30% over last year, at nearly $392 million. “It’s been a tremendous year to watch these prices unfold in the Angus mar-ket,” says Bryce Schumann, Associa-tion CEO. “Higher prices reflect a strong demand for registered Angus genetics and a growing interest to-ward rebuilding with quality.” Near-record figures from the organiza-tion are proof that cattlemen are be-ginning to act on plans to increase their operations and build the nation’s beef supply. Other key indicators across the industry show the expan-sion phase of the cow herd is, in fact, beginning to take place. The Jan. 1 inventory of heifers and heifer calves on feed was at 34.3%, according to a recent report from

CattleFax, which states that typically 35% or less indicates intensified herd expansion. More heifers kept on the ranch will mean more populated pastures in the years ahead. Recent auction market and harvest data indicate more of those pastures could be black. Pull-through profit The Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) “Here’s the Premium” 16-year compa-rative calf-price study released at the start of the current fiscal year showed continued market incentives for black Angus calves. While calf prices have risen across the board in the past two years, both Angus steer and heifer premiums over non-Angus calves set records. The fall 2014 report gathered auction prices on nearly 14,000 calves of known Angus vs. non-Angus genet-ics at 10 mar-kets across the country. Angus steers and heifers averaging 524 and 509 pounds (lb.), respectively, brought a

combined average of $6.93 per hun-dredweight (cwt.) over all other calves of similar size and condition. “As more areas of the country recu-perate from drought and producers begin to look at rebuilding their herd numbers, indicators show more are doing so with quality in mind,” says CAB consultant Larry Corah, noting the growing economic importance of marbling to beef demand. “Great pro-gress can be made when producers keep beef quality in mind on both the cow and bull side.” USDA harvest data show cattlemen are producing the highest percentage of Choice and higher carcasses since the agency implemented its current grading system in the 1970s. The in-dustry reached the historic average of 70% Choice and Prime grades in

2014, and first-quarter 2015 data show that trend climbing to 73% in the first eight weeks. CAB acceptance rates reached a rec-ord 25.6% in 2014, and are keeping pace at that same rate in the first half of this fiscal year. Increasing consum-er demand for quality is also reflected in a recently updated Kansas State University economic model that shows demand for Certified Angus Beef® brand product up 129% during the past 12 years, compared to demand for USDA Choice, up 8%. Brett Spader, with DV Auction and AngusAuctions.com, says recurring drought in recent years caused many producers to cull their bottom-end cows, and now market conditions are allowing some to purchase higher-end genetics that will pay bigger dividends when a growing supply forces market fluctuations. “The current state of the beef busi-ness requires a responsibility to con-sider how each genetic decision will affect future progeny. We all know we’re on the verge of serious, sustai-ned heifer retention, but it’s never been more important to invest as much as you can in genetics that are going to drive your commercial opera-tion forward,” he says. “You’ve got to look at the grand scheme of where we are in the beef industry and consider how many people will be retaining hei-fers that will impact our beef produc-tion cycle for the next 20 years.” Decisions made today have the poten-tial to shape the business for years to come. That’s why, Schumann says, the American Angus Association of-fers its members and their commercial

customers the industry’s most com-prehensive single-breed database and suite of prediction tools. Added value, reduced risk At a time of heightened cattle prices, it’s also critical that those animals per-form as expected. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) enhanced with genomic data allow cattlemen to re-duce risk when making selection deci-sions and add value back into their herds. “I’ve noticed that if genomic data [GE-EPDs] are in a sale catalog, they defi-nitely look at those numbers, and it seems to spark their interest even more,” says Jay Nordhausen, Asso-ciation regional manager in Nebraska and Colorado. “The fact that we are increasing the predictability of what they’re getting — it just makes for a more solid product at the end of the day for commercial cattlemen, and it’s definitely been seen throughout the spring.” In addition to genomic data, the Asso-ciation provides a comprehensive line-up of performance measures to give producers the information they need to meet the goals of their operation. From selection indexes to a growing list of EPD offerings, cattlemen can evaluate what’s working in the herd and pinpoint areas for improvement. In the Pacific Northwest, Association Regional Manager Jake Troutt says bull buyers paid specific attention to dollar value indexes ($Values), specif-ically beef value or $B, this season as a way to ensure their return on invest-ment.

“With the cattle market being how it is and bulls bringing more money than they typically have in the past, com-mercial cattlemen are much more par-ticular in what they select for genet-ics,” Troutt adds. “The dollar-beef in-dex ($B) was a driving factor in many decisions.” The dollar-beef index is expressed in dollars per head and represents the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value. (Complete defini-tions and descriptions for Association-calculated indexes and EPDs are available online.) “As we prepare for what could be un-precedented growth, a focus on quali-ty and performance will set an opera-tion up for success for generations,” Troutt says. Angus breeders and commercial cat-tlemen are encouraged to contact the regional manager in their territory for assistance locating Angus seedstock, preparing marketing plans or evaluat-ing performance within their herd. Visit www.angus.org for the latest sale reports and other news from the American Angus Association. ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organiza-tion, serving nearly 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides pro-grams and services to farmers, ran-chers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consu-mers. For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Asso-ciation, visit www.ANGUS.org. For more information contact: Jena McRell, digital editor, at 816-383-5100 or [email protected]

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