PRILL SHOW PIGS SHOW PIGS FOR SALE

PRILL SHOW PIGS
SHOW PIGS FOR SALE
Mid-July to Mid-August Crossbreds  
2 Litters of Mid-August Berkshires
SELLING PRIVATE TREATY 
Contact:
Luke Prill • 316-734-6615
 Shane J Prill • 316-734-2558
Wichita, Kansas 

MICHAELIS SHOW CATTLE STEER & HEIFER SALE

MICHAELIS SHOW CATTLE
STEER & HEIFER SALE
Private Treaty Bid Off Sale • Bids Close Oct. 6th at Dusk
2013 Calves Sired by Monopoly, Monopoly Money, I80, Thriller, Jesse James and more
Also selling an impressive bull prospect by I80.
THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING SET OF SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS THAT WILL BE COMPETITIVE IN THE RING
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Ryan Michaelis 785.456.4677 • Clint Michaelis 785.969.0065
Rex Michaelis 785.317.0689 

MID CONTINENT FARMS & PARTNERS ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE

MID CONTINENT FARMS & PARTNERS
ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
Bids Open Now through Oct 5th - at NEWAGECATTLE.COM
Bidding Opens Sept 28 at 8:00 am and Coses Saturday, October 5th at 7:00 PM (CST)
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Gregg Stewart 785.747.8027 • Brig Stewart 785.747.8028
Steve Courville, 815.370.7900

Trichomoniasis Regulation to Become Effective Oct. 4

TOPEKA, Kan., - After more than 18 months and more than 36 public meetings with at least 2,000 stakeholders, the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health’s final regulation regarding Trichomoniasis (Trich) in cattle will be effective October 4, 2013. Trich is a highly contagious venereal disease in cattle that is carried by a bull and transmitted to a cow during breeding. It causes pregnancy loss or abortion in the cow, prolonged calving intervals and high open rates in infected herds, which costs livestock farmers and ranchers valuable income. The final regulation addresses the change-of-ownership of bulls within Kansas and import requirements for both bulls and females. The department reviewed public comments and addressed stakeholder concerns in the final rule. “The cattle industry in Kansas is the largest sector of the largest industry in the state. That is why it is imperative for us to work with Kansas farmers and ranchers, livestock markets, veterinarians and all involved in the cattle sector to eradicate infectious and contagious livestock diseases, including Trichomoniasis,” said Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bill Brown. “This regulation was developed with input from industry. We have worked with our partners in the industry and listened to stakeholder concerns throughout this lengthy process. I am confident this final rule will help protect herd health throughout Kansas.” Under the final rule, non-virgin bulls, bulls of unknown virginity status and bulls older than 18 months of age must test negative for Trich prior to change of ownership in Kansas. The final rule exempts from testing requirements virgin bulls 24 months of age or younger coming from a herd with an approved Trich management plan and bulls moving directly to slaughter or for feeding purposes. Virgin bulls 18 months of age or younger may be imported into Kansas with an owner’s statement that the bulls have not been sexually exposed to breeding-aged females. The final rule also requires that cows and heifers moving into Kansas must go directly to slaughter or an approved livestock market unless accompanied by a CVI. The CVI must show imported females meet one of seven criteria set out in the revised regulation: have a calf at side, and since parturition, have only been exposed to bulls that are certified negative for Trich; are at least 120 days pregnant; are virgin heifers with no sexual exposure to bulls since weaning; have had at least 120 days of sexual isolation; are heifers or cows exposed only to bulls that are certified negative for Trich; are purchased for feeding purposes only with no exposure to bulls after entering Kansas; or are moving for the purpose of embryo transfer or other artificial reproduction procedure with no exposure to bulls after entering Kansas. Click here for more information about the final rule and for resources to aid in implementation. Dr. Brown encouraged farmers and ranchers who think they may have Trich in their cattle herd to contact their herd veterinarian or a Kansas state veterinarian.

SCOTT JORGENSEN & FRIENDS SUMMER SENSATION ONLINE SHOW CATTLE SALE

SCOTT JORGENSEN & FRIENDS
SUMMER SENSATION ONLINE SHOW CATTLE SALE
SALE ENDS OCTOBER 1ST • SSPONLINESALES.COM
Live viewing can be arranged with:
Jorgensen Show Cattle
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1187 105th Street
Adair, IA 50002
Scott Cell : 641.431.0756 
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Noll Ernst · 816-205-0404
Ryan Habeger · 515-341-3083

OUR COMMITMENT BID-OFF SHOW HEIFER SALE

OUR COMMITMENT BID-OFF
SHOW HEIFER SALE
SALE ENDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th • 7:00 PM
Cattle Located - 869 190th Ave, Woodstock, MN
1 Hour From Sioux Falls - 1 Hour From Worthington, MN
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Offering 15 Head: PB Shorthorn, Mainetainer/ShorthornPlus & Chi Show Heifers
Cattle to fit all budgets! 
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BOOTS, BUCKLES AND BANNERS CLUB CALF SALE

BOOTS, BUCKLES AND BANNERS
CLUB CALF SALE 
NOVEMBER 2nd • 6:30 PM • DODGE CITY, KS
Complementary supper at 5:00.
All calves on display starting at noon on sale day! 
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For more information contact:
(785) 483-0421
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KANSAS COLLEGES WIN TEAM TITLES

KANSAS COLLEGES WIN TEAM TITLES

(WICHITA) – Livestock judging teams representing 28 junior and senior colleges from 10 states participated in the Mid-America Classic Livestock Judging Contest held September 21 in Wichita. The contest, which drew more than 360 students, was held in conjunction with the Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS).

Hutchinson Community College (HCC) won the sophomore division in the junior college contest, with Redlands Junior College of El Reno, OK, finishing second. A team from Butler Community College (BCC) won the freshman division. Fort Scott Community College came in second in this division.

High individuals in the sophomore contest were Patrick Arkfeld from HCC in first and Kyndal Reitzenstein with Redlands in second. Rounding out the top five, in order of finish, were: Sam Anthony, BCC; Caitlin Ohnoutka, HCC; and Logan Rea, Eastern Oklahoma State College.

Cole Kaufman from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ranked top in the freshmen division, while the second place freshman was Logan Van Allen from Redlands. Following the top two, in order of finish, were: Cooper Bounds, BCC; Grace Hammer, HCC; and Reid Shipman, Allen Community College.

The senior college competition was won by a team from Oklahoma State University (OSU). A Texas Tech University (TTU) team took second. Following OSU and TTU, in order of finish, were: another team from OSU; Kansas State University; and Colorado State University (CSU). A team consists of five individuals and a college can enter more than one team.

OSU’s Kassandra Pfeiffer was the top scoring senior college individual. She was followed by Nick Riecke from TTU. Placing third through fifth were: Taylor Graham, OSU; Curtis Doubet, CSU; and Justin Taubenheim, University of Nebraska.

The Mid-America Classic is sponsored by American AgCredit, Central Life Sciences, Innovative Livestock Services, the Kansas Livestock Association, the Kansas Livestock Foundation and Zoetis.

Those providing livestock for the contest included James Brothers Club Lambs, Clay Center; McCurry Bros. Angus, Sedgwick; Wildcat Creek Ranch, Peabody; Mein Club Lambs & Boer Goats, Girard; Alan Miller, Alma; Wedel Southdowns, Moundridge; Palen Club Lambs, Scott City; Zimmerman Hog Farms, Beatrice, NE; and several KJLS exhibitors.

Freshman Team (L to R): Payton Stoppel, Jason Logan, Cooper Bounds, Callie Akins and Amy Wolff.

Sophomore Team (L to R): Chance Berry, Caitlin Ohnoutka), Patrick Arkfeld, Ashley Fischer and Ryan Coulson.

Senior Team: Pictured are OSU teams placing first and third in the senior division. (Front Row, L to R) Kyle Wilson, Morgan Hallock, Alyson Moore, Kass Pfeiffer, Laine Martin and Stephanie Allen; (Middle Row, L to R) Brock Herren, Morgan Stamper, Morgan Neilson, Keifer Scroggins, Dalton Newell, Tyler Boles, Steven Quanz and Dr. Mark Johnson, Coach; (Back Row, L to R) Maverick Squires, Taylor Graham and Jake Troutt.

BIDS OPEN TONIGHT FOR HUNTER BROS. FALL PASTURE SALE

BIDS OPEN TONIGHT FOR
HUNTER BROS. FALL PASTURE SALE
AT 7:00 PM (CST) AT 
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33rd Annual KJLS CLUB CALF SALE

33rd Annual KJLS
CLUB CALF SALE
Saturday, September 21st, 2013 • Wichita, KS
••• SALE ENTRIES DUE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th •••
For Entry Information Please Contact
Andrew Sylvester • Kansas Livestock Assn.
785-273- 5115
andrew@kla.org

YOUTH FROM ACROSS KANSAS SHOW CHAMPION LIVESTOCK, EARN SCHOLARSHIPS

(WICHITA) – Owners of the top animals received auction premiums at the 79^th Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS), while other exhibitors were presented scholarships. The event, held September 23-26 in Wichita, featured 656 youth from 89 counties showing 1,234 head of livestock.

Logan Drake of Winfield led his 1,288 lb. Charolais steer to grand champion honors. Becky Elder of Valley Center paid $12,842 for Drake’s steer during the Auction of Champions. The reserve grand champion steer, a 1,311 lb. crossbred purchased by Cargill Meat Solutions, sold for $8,142 at auction and was exhibited by Morgan Mobley of Overland Park. A total of 102 steers was exhibited at the show. Garret Smith, Pratt, owned the 1,372 lb. reserve Charolais steer. The reserve crossbred, weighing 1,327 lbs., was shown by Hannah Talkington, Hays. Taylor Dieball of Little River led the champion Angus, weighing 1,305 lbs. A 1,302 lb. entry from Sarah Pelton of Paradise was the reserve Angus. In the Chianina division, a 1,360 lb. steer exhibited by Ryan Goetzmann, Gardner, earned champion honors. Dylan Bair’s 1,408 lb. steer was the reserve Chianina. Bair is from Hutchinson. Shelby Hutchinson of Chapman owned both the champion and reserve Hereford steers, which weighed 1,274 lbs. and 1,353 lbs., respectively. Kelsie Shapland from Ulysses led the 1,250 lb. champion Limousin steer. Reserve went to a 1,352 lb. Limousin entry exhibited by Aubrey Hilt from Louisburg. The champion Maine-Anjou, weighing 1,283 lbs., was shown by Madylien Voboril of Overland Park. Barrett Simon of Leon owned the 1,313 lb. reserve Maine-Anjou. In the Shorthorn division, Kate Hagans’ 1,338 lb. steer earned champion honors. Hagans is from Utica. Jansen Parsons from Anthony owned the 1,346 lb. reserve Shorthorn steer. The champion Simmental weighed 1,251 lbs. and was exhibited by Kate Hagans of Utica. Abigail Dickinson of Gorham owned the 1,362 lb. reserve Simmental steer. The all-other-breeds (AOB) division was topped by a 1,325 lb. steer led by Grace Aust from LaCygne. A 1,311 lb. steer shown by Kacey Rieger from Powhattan received reserve AOB honors.

A Chianina owned by Hannah Talkington of Hays was named supreme champion heifer. Sierra Cargill of Isabel exhibited the reserve supreme champion heifer, a ShorthornPlus. There were 257 heifers shown at KJLS. Reserve in the Chianina division was a heifer exhibited by Kohlton Voboril from Overland Park. Shaelyn Griffin from Stockton led the reserve ShorthornPlus heifer. Grady Dickerson, Paradise, showed the champion Angus heifer. Britt Bair, Hutchinson, exhibited the reserve Angus. In the Charolais division, Ethan Dickerson of Paradise owned the champion heifer, and the reserve was led by Augusta Marston of Canton. Gabrielle Hammer from Wallace showed the winning Gelbvieh heifer. Her sister, Grace, exhibited the reserve Gelbvieh. An entry owned by Taylor Dieball, Little River, was named champion Hereford heifer. Kati Fehlman of Junction City led the reserve Hereford heifer. Randee Corns of Eureka exhibited the champion Limousin heifer, with sister, Ashlee, showing the reserve. Leading the winning Maine-Anjou heifer was Cory Craver from Gypsum, with Madison Loschke from Carbondale owning the reserve. Jake Nikkel of McPherson exhibited the champion MaineTainer heifer, with Cody Hrabe of Stockton leading the reserve. In the Red Angus division, Hunter Lanier from Walton showed both the champion and reserve heifers. The champion Shorthorn heifer was owned by Austin Shideler from Fontana. Following as the reserve Shorthorn was an entry owned by Cody Webb from Pomona. Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, led the champion Simmental heifer, and Grady Dickerson, Paradise, showed the reserve. In the AOB division, Reagan Schlochtermeier of Meade showed the winning heifer. Britt Michaelis of Paxico led the reserve AOB heifer. The winning commercial heifer was an entry shown by Caleigh Iwanski from Stockton. A commercial heifer owned by Bryce Shideler from Fontana won reserve.

In the senior division of the cattle showmanship, Kurtis Clawson of Satanta claimed the title of champion. Maci Schlehuber from Hillsboro took reserve. Rounding out the top five, in order of finish, were: Lauren Prill, Wichita; Cory Craver, Gypsum; and Justin Loomis, Council Grove. Jake Nikkel, McPherson, won junior cattle showmanship and Grady Dickerson of Paradise earned reserve champion honors. Following Dickerson, in order of finish, were: Tanner Walden, Tonganoxie; Hadley Schotte, Marysville; and Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill.

The grand champion barrow was a 278 lb. dark crossbred owned by Ethan Frantz from Hillsboro. His winning entry brought $4,154 at auction from Qualitech, Kansas Feeds, Xtra Factor, Westway, MicroBeef and The Hartford Company. Karlie Stephens of Moran exhibited the reserve grand champion, a 282 lb. light crossbred that was worth $2,257 to Farm Bureau Insurance. A total of 264 market hogs were shown at KJLS. The reserve dark crossbred was guided by Miranda Spencer of Fontana and weighed 273 lbs. Campbell Martin of Bucklin owned the 281 lb. reserve light crossbred. Hayden Cole from Fort Scott presented the champion Duroc, weighing 273 lbs. The reserve Duroc, weighing 280 lbs., was shown by Jonathan Duling from Walnut. In the Hampshire division, a 279 lb. barrow guided by Caitlin Dreher of Iola was named champion. Reserve honors went to a 278 lb. entry from Tristan Davis of Princeton. Caitlin Dreher from Iola also exhibited the 263 lb. champion Yorkshire. Wade Davis of Princeton owned the 281 lb. reserve Yorkshire. In the dark AOB division, Campbell Martin from Bucklin was the owner of the 280 lb. champion barrow. Ethan Frantz from Hillsboro guided the 267 lb. reserve dark AOB. The champion light AOB, weighing 263 lbs., was shown by Megan Davis of Princeton. James DeRouchey of St. Marys exhibited the 287 lb. reserve light AOB.

In the senior swine showmanship, Tristan Davis from Princeton claimed the champion title, with Katelyn Barthol from Wellsville coming in reserve. Rounding out the top five, in order of finish, were Callahan Grund, Wallace; Lauren Geis, Durham; and Samantha Leeds, Council Grove. Caitlin Dreher, Iola, won the junior swine showmanship contest, with Jenna Goetzmann of Gardner earning reserve champion honors. Following Goetzmann, in order of finish, were Brody Nemecek, Iola; Chisum Grund, Wallace; and Gabryelle Gilliam, Washington.

A 153 lb. crossbred shown by Curtis Hewlett from Independence, was named grand champion of the 229-head market lamb show. Hewlett’s entry was purchased by Ted Crist, Schooler Grain, Nutrition Research Services, Southwestern Remodeling of Wichita and Kemin AgriFoods for $3,927. Kylie Naber from Osborne, exhibited the reserve grand champion lamb, a 145 lb. natural-colored entry. Naber sold her entry for $2,889 to the Shane Prill family of Wichita. Katy DeWeese of Americus exhibited the 151 lb. reserve crossbred. The reserve natural lamb, weighing 145 lbs., was shown by Grady Allen of Gardner. A 128 lb. lamb, owned by Macey Langvardt, Chapman, earned champion honors in the Dorset division. Reserve Dorset was awarded to a 120 lb. entry led by Sage Collins, Chanute. Taylor Stanley from Baldwin exhibited the 162 lb. champion Hampshire, with reserve going to a 152 lb. entry owned by Briggs Kerr from Dodge City. The 144 lb. champion in the speckled lamb division was shown by Emily Harris of Abilene. Jordan Moubry of Bunker Hill took reserve with a 140 lb. speckled lamb. The champion Southdown was led by Shelby Smith from Emporia. Her lamb weighed 135 lbs. Elliott Smith of Emporia exhibited the 134 lb. reserve Southdown. The champion Suffolk, weighing 134 lbs., was owned by Kortney Bredemeier from Colby. Kaylee Toews from Leonardville owned the 138 lb. reserve Suffolk. The 132 lb. champion AOB lamb was led by Holly Swearingen of Lawrence. Logan Van Horn of Garfield claimed reserve AOB with his 130 lb. entry.

Elliott Smith from Emporia owned the Southdown entry that bested a field of 44 to receive the supreme registered ewe title. Reserve registered supreme honors went to a Dorset led by Taylor Harrison from Spring Hill. Taylor Goering of McPherson showed the reserve Southdown. The reserve champion Dorset was owned by Allison Smith of Emporia. The champion Hampshire was shown by Holly Swearingen from Lawrence, with reserve going to a ewe owned by Kashli Holthaus from Tribune. Jansyn Van Horn of Garfield exhibited the champion Montadale. The reserve Montadale was led by Katie Schrag of Haven. An entry from Logan Van Horn of Garfield received champion Shropshire honors. Reserve Shropshire was awarded to an entry from Zach Barney of Tampa. In the Suffolk division, Kelli Holthaus of Tribune led the champion ewe for the second consecutive year. Reserve Suffolk was awarded to an entry from Isaac Brunkow of Westmoreland.

The grand champion commercial ewe of the 152-head show was exhibited by Devon Grant from Columbus. Taylor Stanley from Baldwin owned the reserve grand champion commercial ewe. The grand champion yearling commercial ewe was exhibited by Jordan Moubry of Bunker Hill. Mindi Holloway of Yates Center showed the reserve yearling commercial ewe.

In the senior sheep showmanship division, Kylie Naber of Osborne was named champion. Taking reserve was Emily Harris of Abilene. Rounding out the division, in order of finish, were Lindsey Pease, Chetopa; Mindi Holloway, Yates Center; and Macey Dinkel, Abilene. Gabryelle Gilliam of Washington won the junior sheep showmanship division. Anna Long of Olathe claimed reserve. Following the top two winners, in order of finish, were Lindsay Francis, Yates Center; Dakotah McBride, Hooker, OK; and Emma Stewart, Baldwin.

Beth Mercer from Galena received grand champion honors with her meat goat. The champion goat, besting 184 others to claim the top prize, weighed 88 lbs. and was worth $1,806 to S.O.W. Corporation of Wichita. Raylee Faris from Westmoreland led the reserve, which weighed 92 lbs. S.O.W. Corporation placed a final bid of $2,910 on Faris’ goat.

For the second consecutive year, Lindsey Pease from Chetopa won senior meat goat showmanship. Blake Foraker of Burrton was the reserve goat showman. Following Foraker, in order of finish, were Shynia Peterman, Lyons; Amelia Vasko, Scott City; and Julia Wade, Olathe. The junior goat showmanship champion was Allyson Rudd from Bucklin and reserve went to Mattie Shafer from Rozel. Rounding out the top five, in order of finish, were Grant Simpson, Columbus; Rebekah Thomas, Chapman; and Erin Falkenstien, Oswego.

Prior to the Auction of Champions, KJLS awarded $21,500 in scholarships to 11 exhibitors. Those receiving $2,500 awards were: Taylor Harms, Lincolnville; Garrett Kays, Weir; and Logan Van Horn, Garfield. Receiving $2,000 scholarships were Taylor Harrison, Spring Hill; Carlyn Olson, Olsburg; and Evan Woodbury, Quenemo. Randee Corns of Eureka and Wade Davis of Princeton each received $1,750. Emily Beneda from Wilson, Tara Ellerman of Everest and Emily Harris from Abilene each were awarded $1,500 to put toward their educations.

Since the inception of the KJLS scholarship program 18 years ago, 243 exhibitors have been awarded $305,100 for their achievements in academics, community service and 4-H/FFA. Proceeds from the Beefeater Barbecue prior to the Auction of Champions and private contributions are the primary scholarship funding sources.

Teams from 10 states participated in the Mid America Classic Judging Contest held in conjunction with KJLS. A team from Texas A&M University (TAMU) won the senior college competition. Second place went to a team from Texas Tech University. Dustin Frank of Colorado State University was the top scoring senior college individual. He was followed by Ryan Smoes from TAMU.

In the junior college contest, teams from Redlands Junior College (RJC) of El Reno, OK, won both the sophomore and freshman divisions. Teams from Butler Community College (BCC) finished second in both divisions. High individuals in the junior college sophomore contest were Maverick Squires from BCC in first, and Justin Taubenhelm with Colby Community College in second. Gary Agar from RJC outscored all other freshmen. The second place freshman was Kaden Rouch from Allen County Community College.

KJLS is sponsored by the Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas State University and the Wichita Agri-Business Council. In addition to these groups, hundreds of other volunteers help put on the show.

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BUSHY PARK FARM SELECT SET OF BRED HEIFERS OFFERED

BUSHY PARK FARM
SELECT SET OF BRED HEIFERS OFFERED
Private Treaty Bred Heifers For Sale - First Come, First Serve
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KDA Photo Contest Winners Announced

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) announced the winners of the 2013 KDA photo contest. Winning photos were selected from more than 300 photos submitted and preliminary social media rounds identified the top four photos in each category, Agriculture at Work, Farm Faces, Picture Perfect Prairie, From the Land of Kansas and Rollin’ in the Hay. Finalist photos were then reviewed by the Secretary of Agriculture, Kansas State Board of Agriculture and agricultural leaders in the Kansas legislature. “The participation and feedback we received for the photo contest this year was outstanding,” said Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman. “It was a pleasure to see Kansans showcase their love for agriculture in this creative way and it was exciting to see so many great photos of Kansas agriculture.” The winners from each category are as follows:                      Agriculture at Work First place – Greg Peterson, “The Colors of Harvest” Second place – Kareen King, “Breakfast is Served” Farm Faces First place – Galen and Nancy Hofmann, “Small Tractor, Big Dreams” Second place – Dawson Minor, “Kids, Wheat and Kansas - America’s Future” From the Land of Kansas First place – Samantha Rutter, “For Amber Waves of Grain” Second place – Terry Xidis, “Buffalo” Picture Perfect Prairie First place – Rachel Braddy, “Hay Bales on the Horizon” Second place – Charles Hutchison, “Batten Down the Hatches” Rollin’ in the Hay First place – Kate Hagans, “Wheat Waiting Aside the Coop” Second place – Nellie Landon Kassebaum, “Max and Lucy” Winners in each category will receive $100 gift cards and runner-up participants will receive $50 gift cards. In addition, the winning photos will be displayed in the Pride of Kansas Building at the Kansas State Fair. After the fair, the photos will be displayed at KDA, in agricultural leadership offices in the Kansas State Capitol and used on the department’s website, social media pages and various other marketing materials.

CAMPBELL CATTLE COMPANY ELITE ONLINE SHOW PROSPECT SALE

CAMPBELL CATTLE COMPANY
ELITE ONLINE SHOW PROSPECT SALE
September 2, 2013 • CWCATTLESALES.COM
Congratulations to all of our past customers on their State Fair success!
VISIT US ON THE WEB ATwww.CAMPBELLCATTLE.com
Scott Campbell 309.337.0662
Krystall Campbell Jungmann 309.337.8189

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FAIRLEIGH RANCH TO HOST KLA/K-STATE RANCH FIELD DAY

FAIRLEIGH RANCH TO HOST KLA/K-STATE RANCH FIELD DAY

(TOPEKA) – Grazing land management in drought conditions will be one of the featured topics at the August 15 KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Day near Scott City. The host operation is owned by the Fairleigh Ranch Corporation and includes a commercial cow-calf herd, yearling feeder grazing enterprise and is used to start calves in the fall.

Robert Gillen, a range management specialist, will talk about the critical grazing and stocking decisions ranchers should consider during extended dry periods. He will address options for grazing land managers and explain why appropriate stocking rates and the length of the grazing season have long-term implications. Gillen is the director of K-State’s Western Kansas Agricultural Research Centers and previously served as a range scientist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

K-State Beef Specialist Justin Waggoner will discuss the benefits of early weaning during drought conditions. In recent years, cowherd owners have faced deteriorating grass in the latter part of the growing season due to drought. One strategy to reduce a beef cow’s nutritional needs and forage intake when grazing resources become less available or poorer quality is to wean calves earlier than the conventional fall time period. Waggoner specifically will summarize K-State research conducted over the past several years on the performance of early-weaned beef calves and how this management practice may fit into many cow-calf operations.

Another topic on the agenda will focus on the future of the lesser prairie chicken. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) currently is determining if the lesser prairie chicken should be added to the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. USFWS Field Supervisor Heather Whitlaw will discuss this consideration, as well as explain voluntary efforts taking place to prevent the need for a federal listing and financial incentives that may be available for owners of grasslands where the species may be found.

Justin Smith, deputy animal health commissioner for the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health, will give an overview of the recently proposed trichomoniasis regulation that would require testing of bulls changing ownership within the borders of Kansas and new restrictions for importing open cows into the state. He also will update attendees on prevalence of the disease in Kansas.

The Scott City field day will begin with registration at 3:30 p.m. and conclude with a free beef dinner at 6:30 p.m. All livestock producers and others involved in the business are invited to attend.

Fairleigh Ranch is located northwest of Scott City. From Scott City, go north on U.S. 83 10 miles to the U.S. 83/KS 95 junction, then go west on KS 95 4 miles. Turn west on East Scott Lake Drive, following the east side of Lake Scott 1.5 miles around the north end of the dam. Go north on Kansas Road 1.3 miles to the Fairleigh Ranch headquarters sign. From the sign, follow the road east 2 miles to the ranch headquarters. From Oakley, go 23 miles south on US 83. At the Fairleigh Ranch sign go west 4.5 miles, then south 5.8 miles to the Fairleigh Ranch headquarters sign. From the sign, follow the road east 2 miles to the ranch headquarters. Directional field day signs will be posted. 

Fitzsimmons Land & Cattle near Cunningham is the site of the August 21 field day and Oak Springs Ranch at Onaga will serve as the host operation for the August 22 event. Bayer Animal Health and the Farm Credit Associations of Kansas are sponsoring all three field days. For more information, go to www.kla.org or call the KLA office at (785) 273-5115. 

            KLA is a trade organization representing the business interests of independent beef producers at the state and national levels. Members of the association are involved in all segments of the livestock industry, including cow-calf production, backgrounding, cattle feeding, swine, dairy and sheep.

KDA Publishes Farm Facts

KDA Publishes Farm Facts TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) published Farm Facts, a publication of agricultural data, including current and historical production output, agricultural rankings, economic data and more. Farm Facts, which was previously published once annually by KDA in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistic Service (USDA NASS), will be updated on a regular basis by the department to reflect the latest agricultural data. The report will be maintained online at http://agriculture.ks.gov/about-ksda/kansas-agriculture. KDA Assistant Secretary Chad Bontrager said the new approach of regularly updating Farm Facts will benefit Kansas farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and other key agricultural stakeholders. “From farmers and ranchers making production decisions, agribusinesses managing business plans, agricultural media reporting on the state of the industry, and agricultural educators and students in the classroom, many Kansans rely on up-to-date and accurate agricultural data daily,” said Bontrager. “Agriculture is the largest industry and economic driver in Kansas. It is critical that all involved in the industry have up-to-date, reliable data on which to base their decisions. That is what this living report provides. We are hopeful Kansans will find this information useful and informative.” Farm Facts is compiled by KDA based on statistical and economic data collected by USDA NASS, KDA regulatory programs and the U.S. Drought Monitor.

GLOVER CATTLE COMPANY
ONLINE GENETICS SALE
August 6th - BREEDERSWORLD.COM
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ONLINE BRED HEIFER & COW SALE
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GLOVER CATTLE COMPANY
Dustin & Jamie Glover
Cell: (580) 280-0188
Elgin, OK

BEEF CATTLE INSTITUTE AND KANSAS BEEF COUNCIL TO HOST FREE BQA TRAINING SESSIONS

BEEF CATTLE INSTITUTE AND KANSAS BEEF COUNCIL TO HOST FREE BQA TRAINING SESSIONS

Beef Cattle Care and Health Training Sessions Featuring Beef Quality Assurance

Training and Certification Will Be Held In Kansas

The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University and the Kansas Beef Council are partnering to host seven advanced beef cattle care and health training sessions throughout Kansas during August and September. The beef checkoff-funded sessions will provide beef producers and veterinarians with up-to-date standards and technologies to improve animal welfare and food safety. The training sessions will be led by Dan Thomson, DVM, PhD; Chris Reinhardt, PhD; and Dave Rethorst, DVM; all of the Beef Cattle Institute.

The meetings are scheduled as follows:

August 12—Winter Livestock, Dodge City—6:00 p.m.

August 20—Oakley Livestock Commission Company, Oakley—6:00 p.m.

August 22—Holton Livestock Exchange, Holton—6:30 p.m.

September 4—Paola Livestock Auction, Paola—6:00 p.m.

September 9—Coffeyville Livestock Market, Coffeyville—6:00 p.m.

September 12—Central Livestock of South Hutch, South Hutchinson—6:00 p.m.

September 16—Marysville Livestock, Marysville—6:00 p.m.

Producers and veterinarians will receive Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and information relevant to the cow-calf, stocker and feedlot industry segments; animal husbandry best management practices; and downed animal care and humane euthanasia training. In addition, stockmanship principles and low-stress cattle-handling techniques will be studied. All producers and veterinarians who attend will earn BQA certification. BQA certification is valid for three years.

Each workshop is free of charge and includes a complimentary meal. Pre-registration one week or more prior to the event is requested by calling the Beef Cattle Institute (785) 532-4844 or emailing kjoliver@vet.ksu.edu. Walk-in attendees are welcome, but are not guaranteed a meal.

The Beef Cattle Institute was founded in 2007 to provide beef industry stakeholders with the most current education, research and outreach available in the beef industry. The BCI offers certificates and tools to aid producers in managing a successful beef business.

The Kansas Beef Council administers the $1-per-head beef checkoff in Kansas. Funds are used for research, educational activities and promotion of beef and beef products. Twenty-nine cattle producer volunteers from Kansas serve on the executive committee and direct how checkoff funds are utilized.

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STEWART JOINS AMAA STAFF AS NEW DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Platte City, mo. – The American Maine-Anjou Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Devon Stewart as the new Director of Youth Activities and Special Events.

  Devon Stewart is the 22-year-old daughter of Kent Stewart and Melissa Bergstrom. Raised as the fifth generation on her family’s ranch in Washington, Kan., Devon is no newcomer to the livestock industry. She has shown cattle since the age of seven, representing her family’s cow-calf operation alongside her older brother Derek and cousins Garrett, Brigham and Tucker. Devon served as the American Maine-Anjou Queen in 2007 and was also part of the 2009-2011 Hutchinson Community College livestock judging team.

  Her family’s ranch, Mid Continent Farms, raises and sells show steers and breeding stock across the United States. MCF owns 1,200 head of cattle including purebred Maine-Anjou among other breeds and farms 1,500 acres of tillable ground.

  Devon is a recent graduate of Kansas State University where she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. She enjoys traveling to different cattle shows, watching her brother steer wrestle on the professional level and attending Kansas State sporting events. Devon is extremely excited to once again, travel the country with the Junior Board representing the American Maine-Anjou Association.

KDA Requests Authorization of Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Land

TOPEKA – Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman requested the authorization of emergency hazing and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice CP25 land in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack yesterday. Kansas has more than 850,000 acres currently enrolled in CP25, with a majority of these acres within the drought region. Many Kansas livestock producers, from the most severely affected areas, have worked closely with FSA county directors and converted CP2 to CP25 to enhance environmental benefits and to be good stewards of the land. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) authorized this same land to be used for emergency haying and grazing in 2012 and extreme drought conditions have made the request necessary again this year. In the letter, Secretary Rodman emphasized the dire need for USDA to authorize emergency haying and grazing on CP25 land saying the continued drought conditions have increased negative impacts on feedstock, which are exponential this year in drought affected counties. A full text of the letter can be seen below. Dear Secretary Vilsack: On behalf of the more than 65,000 farmers and ranchers in Kansas, I would like to thank you for your ongoing efforts to provide relief in response to the historic drought that continues to persist. The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is thankful for the efforts of the Kansas FSA State Committee and State Director to authorize emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands during this extended disaster period. I write this letter to request special attention and immediate action to approve the Kansas FSA State Committee’s request, June 6, 2013, to the National FSA Office to authorize CRP practice CP25, Rare and Declining Habitat, to be released for emergency grazing.  In addition, KDA requests a recommendation to allow haying of CP25, with the same rules and provisions that you authorized in 2012.  The FSA placed reasonable rules and restrictions to maintain the resource for last year’s effort and the emergency release was tremendously beneficial to Kansas agriculture.  Haying and grazing was necessary in 2012 due to the drought conditions. These continued conditions have increased negative impacts on feedstock, which are exponential this year in drought affected counties. Kansas livestock producers are voicing the dire need to access these program acres.  Many producers, from the most severely affected areas, have worked closely with FSA county directors and converted CP2 to CP25 to enhance the environmental benefits and to be good stewards of the land.  Under the current authorization, that modification or action has the potential to be devastating to their operation without your help.  Kansas has 850,000 acres currently enrolled in CP25, with a majority of those acres within the drought region. KDA respectfully requests your support and action on behalf of Kansas agriculture and as a collective voice for Kansas farmers and ranchers. The following news release from last year is attached to detail what KDA is requesting your action to repeat in 2013. CRP Emergency Haying of CP25 Approved For Kansas Counties Manhattan, Kansas - August 2, 2012 --- Adrian J. Polansky, State Executive Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced today that emergency haying of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice CP25, Rare & Declining Habitat acreage has been approved for all Kansas Counties. The drought has depleted hay supplies and affected the growth of hay across Kansas. This authorization provides additional relief for many Kansas livestock producers who have suffered through these ongoing severe drought conditions," said Polansky. Emergency haying is allowed through August 31, 2012. No extensions will be approved under this special authority. Haying will not be permitted within 120 feet of a stream or other permanent water body. Haying is limited to one cutting. Participants shall leave at least 50 percent of each field or contiguous CRP fields unhayed for wildlife. CRP participants can sell, donate, barter, or otherwise exchange hay. The haying privilege may not be subleased. CRP participants in approved counties should contact the local FSA county office to request emergency haying on an individual contract basis prior to haying. Participants will need to work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a modified conservation plan, taking into consideration the existence of protected species. If the CRP cover is destroyed, the practice must be re-established at the contract participant’s own expense to remain in compliance with the CRP contract. Participants must also accept a 10 percent reduction in the annual rental payment for the acres actually hayed. For additional information farmers and ranchers should contact their local FSA County Office. Thank you again for your time and effort to respond to the Americans that are coping with a continued historic drought and for all of your efforts to support farmers and ranchers. I look forward to working with you on this and other initiatives to improve production agriculture. Sincerely, Dale Rodman                                                              Secretary of Agriculture          State of Kansas

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KDA Publishes Proposed Trichomoniasis Regulation

TOPEKA, Kan., - The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health published a proposed regulation regarding Trichomoniasis (commonly referred to as Trich) in cattle. Trichomoniasis is a highly contagious venereal disease in cattle that is carried by a bull and transmitted to a cow during breeding. It causes pregnancy loss or abortion in the cow, prolonged calving intervals and high open rates in infected herds, which costs livestock farmers and ranchers valuable income. The proposed regulation, which appeared in the July 4, 2013, Kansas Register, addresses the change-of-ownership of bulls within Kansas and import requirements for both bulls and females. The department will accept public comments for 60 days and will hold a public hearing September 4, 2013, on the proposal. Click here to read and comment on the proposed regulation. “We are committed to working with our partners in the cattle industry to protect the well-being of Kansas livestock,” said Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bill Brown. “KDA has worked with cattlemen and women, veterinarians in the field and other animal health experts on the proposed regulation to help protect herd health in Kansas.” Dr. Brown urges cattlemen and women who think they may have Trich in their cattle herd to contact their herd veterinarian or a Kansas state veterinarian.

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