The Louisiana Cattleman - February 2021

LOUISIANA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 2021

As Temperatures Drop,

Keep Livestock Fed and Dry

Business Plans for

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LCA OFFICERS

Dale Cambre, President

Reggie Lucas, President-Elect

Vendal Fairchild, Vice President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dale Cambre, Chairman: 225-572-5415

rcambre@eatel.net

Reggie Lucas, President-Elect: 318-481-6868

lucashaycattle@yahoo.com

Vendal Fairchild, Vice President: 318-282-4765

fairchildv@gmail.com

Brandon DuBois, Chairman of District Vice

Presidents: 318-278-0675,

duboisauctions1625@gmail.com

Allen Blanchard, Chairman of LCA Parish President’s

Council: 337-316-8538, abcattle68@yahoo.com

James Arceneaux, Past President: 318-282-7025

james.e.arceneaux@gmail.com

James R. LeLeux, Past President & Treasurer:

337-893-8334, leleuxjr@att.net

DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS

District I | Jim Towns: 318-422-5700

District II | Maurice Loupe, Jr.: 985-232-0339

moloupe@gmail.com

District III | Lynn DeLoach: 318-613-5893

lynn.deloach@avoyellessb.com

District IV | Jarett Daigle, 225-323-2094

jdaigle@cfindustries.com

District V | Doug Schultz: 337-540-8901

District VI | Robert Cobb: 318-381-7656

louisianacattlemen@hotmail.com

District VII | Julius Scott: 985-969-2065,

jws@mail.com

District VIII | Mark Fontenot: 337-831-0917

fontenotdm@yahoo.com

District IX | Scott Washam: 318-729-2046

swasham@agcenter.lsu.edu

District X | Brandon DuBois: 318-278-0675


CHAIRMAN OF DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS

Brandon DuBois: 318-278-0675,


Alternate: Jarett Daigle

CHAIRMAN OF LCA PARISH PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL

Allen Blanchard: 337-316-8538,

abcattle68@yahoo.com

Alternate: Julius Scott

AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS

Calvin LeBouef: 337-893-8273

Shannon Midkiff: 337-375-4888,

diamondlcattle@gmail.com

Lamar Pugh: 225-719-1784

Rodney Sagrera: 337-893-5855,

rodneysagrera@yahoo.com

LIVESTOCK MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Mike Dominique: 337-654-4030

mdominiquec@aol.com

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

Dusty Pendergrass: 225-343-3491

JUNIOR ADVISOR

Lezlie Midkiff: 337-375-4887,

diamondlcattle@gmail.com

LCA REPORTS

Animal Health and Well Being: Dr. Philip H. Elzer,

225-578-3241, pelzer@lsu.edu

Ag Policy & Legislative: Vendal Fairchild,

318-282-4765, fairchildv@gmail.com

Marketing & Foreign Trade: James R. LeLeux

Membership & Revenue Development:

Calvin LeBouef & Rodney Sagrera

Private Lands & Environmental Mgmt.: Don

Gohmert: 318-664-3217, dongohmert@gmail.com

Resolutions/Parliamentarian: Allen Blanchard

IN THIS ISSUE

FEBRUARY 2021

2 | LCA Officers and District Vice

Presidents

3 | NCBA CEO Message: Gratitude

and Optimism

4 | Message from the EVP: What

Have We Learned

4 | Advertiser Index

6 | NCBA President Message: New

Committee Leaders, Same

Mission

8 | As Temperatures Drop, Keep

Livestock Fed and Dry

10 | Most Passive Immunity Occurs

in the First 6 Hours

11 | Plan Now for Colostrum Needs

This Spring

12 | Business Plans for Agricultural

Producers

14 | BCS: One of the Best Tools You

Have

17 | Baxter Black: An Embarrassing

Column

17 | Events Calendar

18 | NCBA Convention

Announcement

19 | Dietary Guidelines for

Americans Solidifies the

Benefits of Beef and a Healthy

Diet

22 | Beltway Beef: Cattlemen's

National Issues

24 | Highlight: LA Cattlemen's

Foundation

25 | Culinary Corner: Easy Beef

Breakfast Rolls

26 | LCA Membership Application

27 | Get Your LCA Membership

Discounts!

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THE LOUISIANA CATTLEMAN • FEBRUARY 2021 | 1

LCA OFFICERS

President

Dale Cambre

18000 LA Highway 16

Port Vincent, LA 70726

225-572-5415

rcambre@eatel.net

President-Elect

Reggie Lucas

1383 Highway 1206

Deville, LA 71328

318-481-6868

lucashaycattle@yahoo.com

Vice President

Vendal Fairchild

4325 Highway 582

Oak Grove, LA 71263

318-282-4765

fairchildv@gmail.com

Executive Vice President

Dusty Pendergrass

4921 1-10 Frontage Road

Port Allen, LA 70767

225-343-3491

dpendergrass@labeef.org

Angus. America’s Breed.

Will Harsh,

Regional Manager

Alabama

Arkansas

Louisiana

Mississippi

A reliable business partner is difficult to come

by. Contact Will Harsh to locate Angus genetics,

select marketing options tailored to your needs,

and to access American Angus Association ®

programs and services. Put the business breed

to work for you.

Contact Regional Manager Will Harsh:

Cell: 740-272-1386

wharsh@angus.org

3201 Frederick Ave. | St. Joseph, MO 64506

816.383.5100 | www.ANGUS.org

© 2020-2021 American Angus Association

DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS

District I

Jim Towns

208 Middle Road

Dubberly, LA 71024

318-422-5700

District II

Maurice Loupe, Jr.

8784 HWY 1

Lockport, LA 70374

985-232-0339

moloupe@gmail.com

District III

Lynn DeLoach

P.O. Box 99

Effie, LA 71331

318-613-5893

lynn.deloach@

avoyellessb.com

District IV

Jarett Daigle

38003 Duplessis Road

Prairieville, LA 70769

225-323-2094

jdaigle@cfindustries.com

District V

Doug Schultz

6539 Rossignol Road

Bell City, LA 70630

337-540-8901

lazysfranch@live.com

District VI

Robert Cobb

615 Old Darbonne Road

West Monroe, LA 71291

318-381-7656

louisianacattlemen@

hotmail.com

District VII

Julius Scott

55396 Pop's Lane

Loranger, LA 70446

985-969-2065

jws@mail.com

District VIII

Mark Fontenot

6066 Pine Point Road

Ville Platte, LA 70586

337-831-0917

fontenotdm@yahoo.com

District IX

Scott Washam

156 Sweet Potato Road

Rayville, LA 71269

318-729-2046

swasham@agcenter.lsu.edu

District X

Brandon DuBois

409 Porter Field Road

Winnfield, LA 71483

318-278-0675

duboisauctions1625@

gmail.com

VISION STATEMENT

To educate producers and promote the Louisiana

cattle industry to increase the demand for beef.

MISSION STATEMENT

To advance the cattle industry in Louisiana.

2 | THE LOUISIANA CATTLEMAN • FEBRUARY 2021

NATIONAL UPDATE

Gratitude and Optimism

By Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO

Around noon on Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden

will become the 46th President of the United

States. Since Election Day, I have had

almost daily calls from our members asking

about the new administration and its

impact on us as cattle producers. My message

from the get-go has been clear; it is

going to be okay.

While we are anxiously looking at what

the next four years may bring, it is important

that we review the past four years

under President Trump. Everybody seems

to have their own opinion about President

Trump, and there is no doubt he has been

one of the most interesting and unconventional

presidents of our time. Those traits

are ones that either endeared him to you or

put you off. Regardless of your opinion, I

will argue that he has been one of the most

cattle-friendly presidents we have had.

I met and interacted with President Trump

many times during his administration,

and I can tell you he is a very genuine and

down-to-earth gentleman. While that is

contrary to what you sometimes saw in

the press, it reflected the man’s true qualities.

Even though I did not always agree

with the way he conducted business, we

cannot argue with the number of wins

we achieved under his leadership. Thanks

to a simple steak lunch during golf with

Chinese President Xi Jinping, we got beef

back into China and our exports have

grown since. We got more beef access into

Japan. We repealed and replaced EPA’s

Waters of the United States (WOTUS)

rule. We made significant improvements

to the Endangered Species Act and National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The gray wolf was delisted. The list goes on

and on because he appreciated what cattle

producers do, and he appreciated the way

NCBA takes care of business.

As we have seen with all administrations,

though, it was not always a smooth relationship.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership

(TPP) was a big priority for NCBA,

but President Trump pulled us out of

that agreement. That action will have

long-standing consequences for us because

the Chinese are now leading a fifteen-nation

trading block covering nearly

a third of the global economy and we are

not a part of that. I bring that up simply

to remind you that every presidential administration,

regardless of political party,

delivers challenges but our full-time presence

in Washington, D.C., has us prepared

to face the challenges and ultimately win.

The same will be true with the Biden administration.

President-elect Biden brings

many things to the table we have not

seen in quite some time. He is a former

U.S. senator that we worked with, and he

spent eight years as vice president where

we learned even more about him. He is

a known commodity and is bringing familiar

faces back to work for him. Tom

Vilsack has been nominated to reprise

his role as secretary of agriculture, a post

he held for eight years under President

Obama. We had our challenges with Secretary

Vilsack on topics such as the GIPSA

rule, but we also had significant wins like

returning beef to the center of the plate in

the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

We have had a lot of experience with

Secretary Vilsack and we know we can

work with him.

Another familiar face is Katherine Tai,

nominee for U.S. Trade Representative.

Our team has worked with her on trade

issues at the House Ways and Means Committee.

Her fluency in Mandarin Chinese

will make her very valuable. As I sit here

writing this in early December, these are

the two nominees thus far that will have

a significant impact on the cattle business.

As more are announced, we will reach out

to them and begin building relationships.

We are currently working very closely with

the Biden transition team to educate them

on all our priorities, and the reception has

been positive. There is no doubt in my

mind we will have plenty of challenges

ahead of us, but we are prepared to defend

our role in food security, nutrition, animal

care and natural resource stewardship.

However, we will also have opportunities

in trade and in showcasing our role as part

of the solution to environmental issues.

The next four years will be an adventure,

but I am optimistic that NCBA will do

what we have always done - build relationships,

educate administration officials, and

fight for your right to raise cattle. •

•

DID YOU KNOW?

The United States is home to

approximately 94.4 million

cattle and calves as of 2020,

a decrease from 94.8 million

cattle and calves in 2019.

There are over 3 times more

beef cows than milk cows

living in the U.S. Raising cattle

is notoriously expensive, not

only in terms of land, feed, and

equipment, but also in terms

of the environmental impact

of consuming beef. Beef and

milk have the highest carbon

footprints of any type of

food in the country.

(Source: statista.com)


MESSAGE FROM THE EVP

What Have We Learned

EXECUTIVE VICE

PRESIDENT

Dustin Pendergrass

Welcome to 2021 again. With fireworks in D.C. and winter

weather conditions hitting the state through the middle of

the month, it just goes to show that anything is possible

this year. While we are looking at similar conditions for

COVID-19 again, I think it is important to not get nervous.

The world was rocked last year by this pandemic. On

the flip-side, we have learned a few things from it.

First, I believe that the American family has grown closer

together. Much more so than we have been in a decade.

Families are cooking together again. They are also spending

less on material items and are investing in building

projects. These are things that last.

Secondly, we have learned that we need a strong voice in

this state and in D.C. With the incoming administration,

we will see several changes. This is not necessarily all bad either. Louisiana has a growing

delegation in D.C. We also have a relationship with the incoming Secretary of Agriculture.

This was not a great relationship to start, but after years of being handed poor

policy from more liberal ag groups. He learned that the Cattlemen of this country are

steadfast and only push policy that makes sense.

Finally, we have learned that things must change. Last year blindsided the world and

many things will not remain as they were in 2019. The way we operate is much more

nimble. By having more access to virtual workplaces and having the ability to adjust

plans on the fly, we are in a much better position to determine what is truly of importance

and focus on those items.

This week we received a letter from the Organization for Competitive Markets. While

this recruitment letter seems like an industry-based organization, buyer beware. This

is an organization that pretends to be a pro-agricultural group, they are not. They have

been known to work hand in hand with HSUS. They claim it is simply a no strings attached

partnership to attack the Beef Checkoff.

You should ask yourself two very simple questions based on this information:

Why would HSUS attack the Checkoff? Well, that is simply because it works VERY well.

It returns dollars to our producers. These people want to end animal agriculture, if they

can financially break us, they will.

Why would a pro-agriculture organization partner with anti-ag groups like HSUS? Simply

put, they are NOT working for those who depend on agriculture. They do NOT care

about your family. They do NOT care for YOUR way of life.

Here at LCA and in NCBA, we are led by producers. They live the same life as you. They

have the same values as you. Humans by nature are completely imperfect, since man fell

from grace, we have made many mistakes. Just keep in mind when dealing with groups

like OCM; the apple may seem sweet, but the aftertaste can be devastating. •

ADVERTISER

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2 American Angus Association

14 Amite Livestock Sales, Inc.

10 Angus Co-op

20 Armadillo Aire-Ador/Renovator

7 Beefmaster Breeders United

9 Brahman Co-op

20 Circle T Trailers

23 Circle T Trailers

20 Continental Genetics

20 Debter Hereford Farm

21 Donnie Plunk's Towing &

Recovery

21 Family Health Insurance:

Melvin Thomas

20 Fitch Brothers', Inc.

20 Greeley Hat Works

28 Greeley Hat Works

20 Hensgens Brothers Cattle

21 J&L Cattle Services

BC John Deere

20 Joy Hill Farms

29 Kubota

21 Louisiana Egg Commission

19 Meadows Creek

20 Midsouth Cattle Company

16 Quality Performance Breeders

5 Rogers Bar HR

20 Rogers Bar HR

20 Rolling R Ranch

20 Sedgewood Plantation

20 Soileau Cattle Co

24 Tanner Farms

21 Ward Ranch

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February

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NATIONAL BRIEF

New Committee Leaders, Same Mission

By Marty Smith, 2020 NCBA President

In the aftermath of any election cycle, there

is always a leadership shakeup. Members of

Congress lose their elections, retire, or seek

different leadership posts leaving open positions

on many important committees.

NCBA works with a host of committees

each year, but, for our industry, the most

important changes are Rep. David Scott

becoming the chairman of the House Agriculture

Committee, Rep. GT Thompson

as House Agriculture Committee Ranking

Member, and Rep. Bruce Westerman as the

next ranking member of the House Natural

Resources Committee. Both committees

will be critical over the next two years

in shaping policy that affects the cattle industry.

Most of the congressional committees

do not garner much media coverage,

but make no mistake, committees do the

everyday policy work that keeps Congress

running.

Congressional committees are the gatekeepers

sifting through hundreds of bills

and deciding which policies will progress

in the legislative process. They are also the

workhorses and brain trust of Congress,

developing and writing policy destined to

become law.

NCBA is in constant contact with committee

leaders to ensure our members are not

only well-represented but that fresh ideas

from our own producer-driven policymaking

process are considered. These leaders

might be new to their positions, but we have

known many of them for a long time and

consider them friends. We make sure that all

these committee leaders know our issues and

know where we stand on emerging topics.

There will be no time wasted getting them

up to speed. We will hit the ground running

in the 117th Congress and aggressively pursue

the policy priorities that are decided at

the beginning of each year.

I often get asked about NCBA’s proactive

outreach methods along with our strong

and successful political action committee

(PAC). Our NCBA-PAC is closing an exceptionally

successful year, despite quarantines

and lockdowns that have kept other

PACs dormant. Our network of state affiliates

also represents a powerful force across

the country and especially on Capitol Hill

as politicians seek support from their constituents

back home.

Most importantly, politicians and their staff

in Washington reach out to NCBA as a resource

and recognize that we are the trusted

leader and definitive voice in the U.S.

beef industry. Our grassroots, loyal, member-driven

support is second to none and

this garners the attention of policy leaders,

especially as we work on such a comprehensive

range of issues.

Our team, on any given day, is working on

everything from the second round of Coronavirus

Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

payments, to battling the deceptive labeling

of fake meat companies, to ensuring that

the Dietary Guidelines of America recognizes

the nutritional benefits of beef. We are

proud of the work we do and the wins we

have secured for our members.

As we begin 2021, I am looking forward to

the unveiling of our yearly policy priorities

and continuing to showcase the work of

our members to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

The groundwork laid by NCBA over the

past year gives cattle producers a tremendous

edge in the future and we owe a debt

of gratitude to each NCBA supporter across

the nation. I’d like to thank each and every

one of you for all you do for our industry

and our Association. 2020 was a tough year

for everyone, but 2021 brings us opportunities

to continue our forward momentum

with policy wins and I am excited to see

where the year takes us. •



CATTLE HEALTH

As Temperatures Drop, Keep Livestock

Fed and Dry

By Ryan McGeeney, U of A System Division of Agriculture

FAST FACTS:

• Cattle, horses typically adapt to cold

through heavier coats and caloric intake

• Horse blankets unnecessary

• Keep livestock dry, out of wind as much

as possible

• As it is want to do, winter weather

rolled into Arkansas last week with little

concern for holiday pleasantries. On

the first day of December, Arkansans

throughout the state awoke to temperatures

in the 20s. While things did warm

briefly throughout the week, the rains

that followed only sharpened the misery.

While most of the state’s major commodities

finished harvest by November’s end,

livestock producers continue to manage

herds throughout the winter. And while

the cold temperatures can certainly make

things uncomfortable for the humans involved,

livestock experts with the University

of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

say that as long as they’re well-fed

and dry, cattle, horses and other livestock

should be just fine.

NATURALLY PROTECTED FOR WIN-

TER

“When it feels really cold to us outside, that

cow with the extra hair coat may actually be

fairly comfortable,” Shane Gadberry, professor

of ruminant nutrition for the Division

of Agriculture, said. “If you take a cow

with a winter hair coat, and it’s 32 degrees

outside, as long as that coat is dry, she’s still

on the more comfortable side, and probably

eating a little more hay to take care of the

extra energy she is burning.”

Gadberry said that cattle generally have two

compensating mechanisms that kick into

gear when the temperature drops: Adding

on a heavier hair coat and stored body fat.

“That’s an extra layer of insulation,” he said.

“On the cold days, we see cows increase

their forage intake. Producers may notice

their cows just eat a whole lot more hay over

a cold wet winter, one year over another.”

Gadberry said that much of the managed

cattle in Arkansas are derived in part from

English breeds, such as Angus and Hereford,

which are naturally well-adapted to

colder climates. Breeds that are tropically

adapted tend not to grow a heavy winter

hair coat, he said, and herd managers

should be mindful of the vulnerability.

CALORIES TO KEEP WARM

Similar to cows, horses will also produce a

heavier hair coat in the winter and do their

best to keep the cold at bay through caloric

intake. Mark Russell, an associate professor

of equine science for the Division of Agriculture,

said the best thing horse owners

can do is make sure the animals have access

to lots of high-nutrient hay.

“As long as they have hay in front of them all

the time when it gets below freezing, that’s

the best thing you can do for them — keep

their stomachs full,” Russell said. “That offers

more warmth than almost anything,

really, whether that’s a round bale outside

or a small bale in a stall.”

Russell said that some horse owners place

blankets on their horses with the mistaken

notion that it aids the animal’s natural

coat. “A lot of people put blankets on their

horses with the best of intentions,” he said.

“And that’s fine, if you’re trying to keep

their coats short and slick for a show. But

if they’ve grown a winter hair coat, that is

their blanket. They don’t need another one.

“A blanket actually pushes down a winter

hair coat and won’t allow the hair to do it’s

intended job,” Russell said. Additionally, a

blanket can be a liability for the animal if

there’s rain in the forecast.

“If the blanket gets wet, they’re worse off,”

he said. “They’re colder and may get sick.”

WHICHEVER WAY THE WIND BLOWS

Similarly, rain, snow or mud can stymie the

insulating properties of cattle coats. While

moving entire herds of cattle indoors isn’t

an option for most ranchers, Gadberry said

their best approach is to relocate feeding

sites to minimize wind exposure.

“If you’re already cold and wet, wind is going

to make it that much worse,” he said.

“So if you’ve got a wind coming out of the

west, and a tree line near the western edge

of your farm, move the hay closer to that

tree line.”

Finally, livestock managers should make

sure their animals have access to plenty of

water.

“A cow that’s not drinking water isn’t going

to be eating much hay,” he said. If temperatures

are at or below freezing, producers need

to be checking water tanks and ponds; if the

edges or surfaces are frozen, the ice needs to

be broken, so that cattle can drink freely.

HAY TESTING

A fundamental strategy for successfully

caring for livestock through the winter is

ensuring they have access to high-quality,

nutritionally dense hay, Gadberry said.

“Work with your county extension agent

to have your hay supply tested for its nutritional

value,” he said. “Make sure it’s nutritionally

adequate to take care of your cows,

especially if they’re within a few months of

calving or lactating.

“Once that inclement weather sets in, you’ll

have a good foundation to understand how

much supplemental feed a cow needs to get

through that period,” he said.

To learn more about extension programs in

Arkansas, contact a local Cooperative Extension

Service agent or visit uaex.edu. Follow

us on Twitter at @UAEX_edu. •


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CATTLE HEALTH

Most Passive Immunity Occurs in the

First 6 Hours

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist

Resistance to disease is greatly dependent

on antibodies or immunoglobulins and can

be either active or passive in origin. In active

immunity, the body produces antibodies in

response to infection or vaccination. Passive

immunity gives temporary protection

by transfer of certain immune substances

from resistant individuals. An example of

passive immunity is passing of antibodies

from dam to calf via the colostrum (first

milk after calving). This transfer only occurs

during the first few hours following

birth. Research is indicating that successful

transfer of passive immunity (the first day

of life) enhances disease resistance and performance

through the first two years of life

including the feedlot phase.

Timing of colostrum feeding is important

because the absorption of immunoglobulin

from colostrum decreases linearly from

birth. "Intestinal closure" occurs when very

large molecules are no longer released into

the circulation and this occurs because the

specialized absorptive cells are sloughed

from the gut epithelium. In calves, closure

is virtually complete 24 hours after birth.

Efficiency of absorption declines from

birth, particularly after 12 hours. Feeding

may induce earlier closure, but there is little

colostral absorption after 24 hours of

age even if the calf is starved. This principle

of timing of colostrum feeding holds

true whether the colostrum is directly

from the first milk of the dam or supplied

by hand feeding the baby calf previously

obtained colostrum.

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Provide high risk baby calves (born to thin

first calf heifers or calves that endured a

difficult birth) at least 2 quarts of fresh or

thawed frozen colostrum within the first 6

hours of life and another 2 quarts within

another 12 hours. This is especially important

for those baby calves too weak to

nurse naturally. Thaw frozen colostrum

slowly in a microwave oven or warm water

so as to not allow it to over- heat. Thawing

colostrum in a high power modern microwave

at full power can cause denaturation

of the protein. Therefore, if the colostrum

is overheated and denaturation of the

proteins occur, the disease protection capability

of the immunoglobulin is greatly

diminished. If at all possible, feed the calf

natural colostrum first, before feeding

commercial colostrum supplements. If

natural colostrum is not available, commercial

colostrum replacers (those with

100 g or more of immunoglobulin per

dose) can be given to the calf within the

first 6 hours and repeated 12 hours later. •


CATTLE HEALTH

Plan Now for Colostrum Needs This

Spring

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist

It is not too soon to begin to prepare for

the spring calving season. Locating, obtaining,

and storing several doses of colostrum

or colostrum replacer will come

in handy before the first heifers start to

go into labor. Calves born after a difficult

birth are at a high risk of failing to

receive adequate colostrum by natural

suckling because of greatly decreased colostrum

intake. Calves that are born to a

prolonged stage II of parturition (delivery

through the pelvic canal) very often

suffer from severe respiratory acidosis.

Acidotic calves are less efficient at absorbing

colostral immunoglobulins even

if artificially fed colostrum. The only disease

protection baby calves will receive

is via the passive transfer of antibodies

(immunoglobulins) from the colostrum

that they ingest. Therefore effort should

be made to provide weak newborn calves

with the best source of colostrum available

via bottle suckling or tube feeding.

Natural colostrum is still considered the

best source of the immunoglobulins for

disease protection for the calf. If there is still

a dairy in your area, the opportunity may

exist to obtain some natural colostrum from

newly freshened dairy cows. Avoid obtaining

colostrum from dairies that are known

to have had an incidence of “Johnes Disease”.

Take time to visit with a local large animal

veterinarian about avoiding the introduction

of “Johnes Disease” into your herd.

Fresh colostrum can be stored in 1 quart

doses by putting that much (1 quart) in a

gallon-size re-sealable plastic bag. Lay the

bags flat to freeze in the freezer. When it is

time to thaw the colostrum, it will be easier

and quicker to thaw, compared to 2 quarts

or more in a big frozen chunk. The amount

of immunoglobulin ingested is also a major

determinant of final blood immunoglobulin

concentration. A practical "rule-ofthumb"

is to feed 5 to 6% of the calf 's body

weight within the first 6 hours and repeat

the feeding when the calf is about 12 hours

old. For an 80 pound calf, this will equate

to approximately 2 quarts of colostrum per

feeding. Consequently, if the calf is quite

large (about 100 pounds), then the amount

of colostrum will need to be increased accordingly

to 2 ½ quarts per feeding.

Not many beef cow operations have a dairy

nearby, or are willing to try to milk out a

beef cow that has lost a calf. If there is no

source of natural colostrum available, go

to veterinary supply store and purchase a

few doses of a commercial colostrum “replacer”.

Colostrum replacers will contain

greater than 100 grams of immunoglobulin

per dose. Make certain to read the label before

purchasing. Colostrum replacers may

seem expensive, but the value of a live calf

at weaning strongly suggests that every effort

to keep all of them alive is worth the

investment. •


RISK MANAGEMENT

Business Plans for Agricultural Producers

By Dean McCorkle and Stan Bevers, Extension Program Specialist III–Economic Accountability and Professor and

Extension Economist–Management, The Texas A&M System

A business plan is a road map for a business.

It describes the key functions of the

business—operations, finance, management

and marketing. It should support the mission

statement, objectives and goals set by

the owners. A business plan is a useful guide

to the future of the business and a tool for

acquiring capital from banks or investors.

The thoroughness of a business plan usually

depends on how it will be used and the

scope and situation of the business. A

proposed new business that will produce a

nontraditional product and that is seeking

outside investor capital would need a much

more comprehensive business plan than

an existing business that is making minor

adjustments to its operation. Agricultural

producers have largely ignored business

plans in the past. Few have had to find

investor capital for their operations. As

margins continue to tighten, however,

agricultural producers will have to plan their

businesses many years into the future to

survive. Business plans will become standard

components of their operations.

PURPOSE OF A BUSINESS PLAN

A business plan has two purposes:

1. to help the business management team

make decisions to meet the specified

objectives and goals; and

2. to help sell the feasibility of the business

to bankers and other potential investors

when requesting needed capital.

The business plan should be tailored to

the preferences and concerns of those who

will use it (either the management team

or lenders). The content of a business plan

depends on factors such as the type of

business and the way the plan will be used.


For example, if you are a new producer starting

a production agriculture operation, your

banker or other investor will benefit greatly

from the business plan. And, the process of

developing the business plan will give you

valuable insight into the operation, help you

identify some of the challenges that might lie

ahead, help you develop strategies for managing

these challenges, and improve your

understanding of the business side of the operation.

If you feel that obtaining financing

will not be easy, a more formal and detailed

business plan can help convince bankers or

investors.

A business plan will also benefit an existing

operation, especially if major changes to

the operation are proposed. In this case, the

business plan should spell out the proposed

changes, the financial obligations, and the

effect of the changes on the operation.

COMPONENTS OF A BUSINESS PLAN

While the components of a business plan

may vary, complete business plans usually

contain the following:

Business Description

• History and location

• Products and services

• Organizational structure

• Resource inventory

• Human

• Land

• Equipment

• Capital

• Commodities

• Natural resources

• Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities

Mission statement

Objectives and goals

Production plan

Financial plan

Market plan

Legal and liability issues

• Insurance

• Succession and estate planning

Business Description and Organization

The first portion of the business plan is

an overview of the operation. It describes

the history and location of the business,

the products produced and/or services

provided, the organizational structure, and

resources the business has and needs. It

also summarizes the business’s strengths,

weaknesses and opportunities, and threats

the business may face.

Organizational structure explains: 1)

whether the business is a sole proprietorship,

limited or general partnership, corporation,

or other form of organization; and 2) who

comprises the management team. The

management team should include the

family members involved, any hired

employees, the lender, and any hired

consultants. Each should be listed in the

plan. The number of employees and their

compensation also should be included.

Describe the duties, responsibilities and

decision-making authority of managers

and other employees. If bankers or

investors will see the business plan, they

will be interested in who is involved,

who is doing what, and what their

qualifications and responsibilities are.

MISSION STATEMENT, OBJECTIVES

AND GOALS

A business plan must define why the business

exists and where the management wants it

to be in the future. A mission statement is a

broad expression of the business’s purpose.

Every member of the management team

should be involved in writing the mission

statement.

An effective mission statement is the foundation

for determining objectives and goals

and steering the business in the proper direction.

The objectives and goals can relate

to production, production costs, debt ratios,

risk management, expansion, bringing a

partner into the business, or any other aspect

of the business. Objectives define what the

operation will look like in the future, while

goals are targets to

be met in order to achieve the objectives

and ultimately fulfill the mission statement.

Many business planning publications recommend

the setting of SMART goals—goals

that are specific, measurable, attainable,

rewarding, and that are associated with a

specific timeframe.

The following diagram illustrates the relation-ships

among the mission statement, objectives

and goals. Strategies and tactics, the

top two layers, are the final steps to achieving

your mission. Strategies make up your

overall plan for achieving long-range objectives

and goals, while tactics are the ways of

accomplishing your strategies through dayto-day

operations.

equipment, etc.);

• the length of the loan(s) and the interest

rates;

• the financial risks associated with the

business; and

• the strategies you will use to minimize

these risks.

market plan should define potential buyers

(target market), distribution channels

and middlemen. It should discuss potential

pricing mechanisms, such as contracts. Beef

producers who produce specialty beef products

or participate in a beef alliance should

address this aspect of the market program.

PRODUCTION PLAN

The production plan conveys the type and

quantity of commodities to be produced,

projected for 3 years into the future. The

production plan should be easy for the reader

to follow. These same figures are included

in the financial plan.

Crop production plans should include the

estimated acreage for each crop each year

(crop rotation), and an estimated yield for

each crop. Estimated production levels can

then be combined with estimated prices to

generate some of the figures needed for the

financial component. Livestock operations

will include more variables, such as size of

the herd, cull rates, weaning rates, weaning

weights, rates of gain, purchase prices, sales

prices, etc. If there is a replacement herd involved,

as with a cow herd or swine farrowing

enterprise, the production assumptions

for the replacement herd need to be spelled

out separately from the breeding herd.

The production plan should be defined for

a minimum of 3 years. Although changes

will occur, these projections show where the

business is going and whether it can reach its

goals and objectives.

FINANCIAL PLAN

The primary purpose of the financial plan is

to show whether or not the business is feasible.

The financial plan typically includes 3

years of projected financial statements, including

the income statement, the cash flow

statement and the balance sheet. This information

should be tied closely to the production

plan figures. An existing business will

have actual financial statements for the past

2 years, which helps put the projected financial

statement into perspective by showing

how the business has performed in the past.

The financial plan also should include:

• the amount of money to be borrowed

and the timing of loans,

• the specific ways borrowed money

will be used (operating expenses, land,

These are key issues the owners and/or

managers need to think about and that

lenders and investors will be looking for.

One simple approach to analyzing risks and

business feasibility is to look at the effect

of varying levels of income, such as a 10,

20 and 30 percent increase or decrease in

gross income. The income statement and

balance sheet are usually projected on an

end-of-year, annual basis, while the cash

flow statement is usually presented on a

monthly basis. For in-depth information

on these financial statements, refer to the

additional readings list.

MARKET PLAN

The market plan should not be confused

with an annual marketing plan a producer

uses to market products or services. The

business plan should contain a marketing

plan for the first year of the projection

period. The market plan section should

give information about the market

structure for the commodities you plan to

produce and describe how your product

fits into the market.

The structure and content of the market plan

will depend somewhat on the commodity.

The plan should give some analysis of the

current market situation and what you think

the market will be like in the next 3 to 5 years.

This type of long-range market analysis can

address projected U.S. production, total

supply and demand, federal farm programs,

cycles and other factors. Researching what

market analysts are saying about current

and future market conditions can help in

developing this portion of the market plan.

If you produce commodities such as cotton

and feeder cattle that are marketed through

major market channels, the market plan also

should explain the strategies you will use

to minimize price risk. These strategies can

involve futures, options, marketing pools,

forward contracts or any combination of

these.

Businesses that produce fruits or vegetables,

specialty products, or other commodities

not marketed through major channels may

have to develop markets. In this case the

As mentioned above, the market plan

section should include a detailed marketing

plan for the first year of the projection

period. An annual marketing plan, which

uses information from other parts of

the business plan, involves deter-mining

marketing objectives and goals, developing

your personal market outlook for the year,

identifying available marketing tools you

feel comfortable using, determining target

price and date triggers, and identifying the

strategies you will use to accomplish the

marketing objectives and goals you have set.

LEGAL AND LIABILITY ISSUES

This portion of the business plan should

define risks the business might face. The

plan should outline insurance needs, legal

liability, and the succession of the operation.

The risks businesses face generally fall

into these broad categories: loss of key

employees; legal liability; and property loss.

Risks are usu-ally managed through the

use of insurance. There are several types of

insurance that provide financial protection.

The structure of a business also can be used

to manage risks. The business plan should

address the strategies you use for managing

risks. A bank or investor will have a keen

interest in this area.

Other areas to address are succession

planning and estate planning. Succession

planning is the means by which ownership

and management of the operation will be

transferred to someone else. The succession

plan should specify when this will occur, or

what events (such as retirement or death)

will trigger the transfer. If the business will

cease operations at some point in the future,

the business needs to have a liquidation

plan. Planning ahead for this important

event will ease the transition.

The estate plan is usually closely related to

the succession plan. It involves planning for

the transfer of property to your beneficiaries.

Estate planning can be a very involved

process, but in the business plan you need

only summarize the objectives of your estate

plan and the estate planning vehicles you will

use, such as wills and/or trusts. •


CATTLE INSIGHT

BCS: One of the Best Tools You Have

By Dr. Katie Mason, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, The University of Tennessee

I often get inquiries about how a producer

should feed their cows. I go through a

series of questions about stage of production,

forage quality, feedstuff availability,

and the like. To determine cattle needs, I

use information from the beef cattle nutrient

requirement tables published by the National

Academies of Sciences, Engineering,

and Medicine (NASEM), but often referred

to as “NRC values” from the previous name,

National Research Council.

There are a whole host of spreadsheet tools

and methods to perform ration calculations,

and heck, sometimes I even pull out

the trusty pen and paper (and a calculator!).

Needless to say, I use several tools to

deliver an informed and helpful answer.

But I always try to remind the producer or

agent of one very important tool that we

all have access to: body condition score.

Body condition score (BCS), an indicator

of relative fatness/condition/energy stores,

can be visually assessed at any point in

time to evaluate the nutritional status of

cattle. Some critical times to evaluate BCS

are 90 days prior to calving, before breeding,

and at weaning. For beef cattle, the

scale ranges from 1 to 9, with 1 being extremely

thin and 9 being obese. The ideal

range for beef cattle is right in the middle:

5 for mature cows and 6 for first-calf and

two-year-old heifers. Cattle that calve at a

BCS of 5 or 6 have enough energy stores

to have a productive lactation period and

breed back in a timely fashion so that they

maintain a yearly calving interval.

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When evaluating BCS in cattle, start by

looking at the ribs. A rule of thumb I follow

is “4 ribs = 4 BCS.” If I can see 4 ribs, I

estimate that animal at a 4 BCS, and then

adjust up or down based on other areas of

the body, like the back, hooks & pins, tailhead,

and brisket. The publication, “Body

Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A Tool for

Managing the Nutrition Program for Beef

Herds” – EC281, from UNL Extension

provides a very through explanation of

body condition scoring and its implications

on cattle management.

If you do not have a lot of experience body

condition scoring, do not get too caught

up in assigning exact numbers. Start by

evaluating and sorting cattle into groups

of thin, moderate, and fat. Then refine

your nutritional management and eye for

BCS over time.

Keep records of BCS on a whole-herd

or group basis to see how it fluctuates

throughout stages of production, but it is

also important evaluate individual cows.

Individual BCS can help you determine

which cows may be more efficient or which

ones have a harder time keeping condition,

weaning good calves, or breeding

back, which can help you making breeding

and culling decisions.

Nutrition does not have a

“one size fits all” answer.

No matter how many

spreadsheets I use or

numbers I crunch, I always

say no calculator can

tell me as much as body

condition score can.

If you find that a ration is not keeping

weight on your cows, it may be time to

reevaluate and bump up the plane of nutrition.

Make it a regular practice to body

condition score your cows to make the

most of your nutritional planning. •



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12TH ANNUAL ANGUS BULL SALE

Noon • Saturday • March 6, 2021

• Mt. Hermon, LA

Selling 60

Registered

Angus Bulls

Greeneline Limelight 9067

19766665 • 10/22/2019

Sire: W H S Limelight 64V • MGS: Connealy Impression

CED +8; BW +2.1; WW +74; YW +137; Marb +.55;

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Sire: HF Greeneline Objective K23 • MGS: Greeneline Objective 1039

CED +0; BW +3.9; WW +60; YW +120; Marb +.68;

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EPDs as of 1/8/21

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• FEBRUARY 2021

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EVENTS

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

White Hawk BeefMaker Bull Sale

10:00AM, Buchanan, GA

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

7P Ranch Annual Spring Bull

& Female Sale

1:00PM, Tyler, TX

Southern Cattlemen's Bull

& Female Sale

Noon, Hattiesburg, MS

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Rogers Bar HR Spring

Turn-Out Bull Sale

Collins, MS

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Meadows Creek's Annual

Black & White Spring Forward

Bull & Female Sale

Noon, Montgomery, AL

MARCH 6, 2021

QPB Annual Angus Bull Sale

Noon, Mt. Hermon, LA

MARCH 13, 2021

Louisiana Brangus Bull

& Female Sale

11:00AM, Lecompte, LA

APRIL 3, 2021

LA Beefmaster Rose Capital

Classic Sale

Shreveport, LA

AUGUST 10-12, 2021

Cattle Industry Convention

& NCBA Trade Show

Gaylord Opryland Resort &

Convention Center

To advertise, please email

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Ads are due by the first of the

month prior to publication.

BAXTER BLACK

on the edge of common sense

An Embarrassing

Column

Embarrassing moments. Nobody likes to talk

about them. Oh, they’ll talk about slipping on

the ice on their first date or getting bucked

off a gentle horse. Other folks empathize and

usually they laugh. But it makes people uneasy

when it’s really embarrassing. They might titter

nervously but if it’s really awful it makes us uncomfortable.

It could happen to me!

Like the time I leaned into a car window and

asked a new acquaintance to dance and she didn’t

have any legs. It was shattering to a high school

boy, not to mention the girl. Or introducing an

old friend and his wife to my family and calling

his wife by his ex wife’s name.

Faux pas are always exaggerated when you are in

the company of someone other than your family.

Cocktail or diner parties with guests are fertile ground for embarrassment: Halfway

through dinner you glance in the mirror and discover you should have blown your nose an

hour ago: finding gravy (dried, of course) on your black dress; sneaking off to powder your

nose, quietly closing the door, gently running the water – then you flush, and it sounds like

a dump truck unloading nine yards of gravel into an empty grain bin.

In veterinary work there is an association of vets who have spayed tomcats. Cowboys

take a great delight in runnin a rangy ol’ steer in with a bunch of cows at cow workin’

time. I’ve preg-checked a thousand steers – but at least I’ve never called one bred.

Then there was poor ol’ Fred (an alias) who was worried about climbing on his roof to

shovel off the snow. So, he took his rope and tied it to the back bumper of his pickup in

the front yard. Looping it around his waist he went up on the roof and over the peak.

His wife left for town…in his pickup. Broke both his legs, his pelvis and one wrist.

During recovery he was sitting around the house in a cumbersome body cast. His wife

had the habit of filling her cigarette lighter with fluid over the commode. Later that

afternoon ol’ Fred creaked his way into the bathroom like a NASA moonwalker. He

maneuvered himself into position and lowered himself, cast and all, down on the seat.

Exhausted, but smugly satisfied with his achievement, he lit a cigarette and dropped

the match into the lurking lighter fluid. It blew him into the tub and broke his other

wrist!

Were talkin’ hot cross buns! If you ever wondered where the word “embarrass” came

from… •

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CATTLE INSIGHT

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Solidifies the Benefits of Beef and a

Healthy Diet

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association

(NCBA) today commends the U.S. Department

of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services

(HHS) for finalizing the 2020-2025 Dietary

Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), which

recognizes the role of lean beef in a healthy

diet across all life stages and ages.

Updated every five years, the DGAs serve

as the foundation for federal nutrition policy

and shape the recommendations found

on USDA’s MyPlate. While there is no onesize-fits-all

diet, “Beef is one of Americans'

favorite foods, and science consistently

shows lean beef can be the cornerstone in

a variety of healthy diets," said NCBA President

Marty Smith. "Now more than ever,

the key to proper nutrition is giving people

practical and realistic advice, to help create

balanced diets that work for them – featuring

foods they love, like beef, which pairs

perfectly with other nutrient-rich foods,”

The DGAs emphasized the importance of

making every bite count by choosing nu-

trient-rich foods most often; that is easy

to do with beef. No other protein food

delivers the same nutrient-rich package as

beef in about 170 calories, on average, per

three-ounce serving of cooked beef. Beef is

a good source of ten essential nutrients including

high quality protein, iron, zinc, and

choline with more than 30 lean cuts.

"U.S. cattle producers appreciate the work

of the committee, USDA and HHS on their

sole focus on nutrition and science-based

research to put together a set of recommendations

that will benefit all Americans,"

Smith said. •

HAPPY

VALENTINE'S

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BELTWAY BEEF: CATTLEMEN'S NATIONAL ISSUES

Industry Feedyard Audit

Tool Now Available

THE NCBA IS ANNOUNCING

THE RELEASE OF a comprehensive

industry feedyard audit tool. The Cattle

Industry Feedyard Audit will serve

as a standardized audit tool based on

the sound science and common sense

established in the Beef Quality Assurance

(BQA) program. Though the audit tool is

owned by NCBA, auditing of feedyards

will only be conducted through businessto-business

activity within the cattle

industry. NCBA will be maintaining the

tool with updates as science dictates.

To ensure consistency and integrity in

auditing the Cattle Industry Feedyard

Audit tool has been certified through

the Professional Animal Auditor

Certification Organization (PAACO).

PAACO provides training and screens

all potential auditors for qualifications

including education and industry

knowledge.

NCBA will assist with the PAACO

training process to ensure all auditors

are adequately trained. NCBA will not be


conducting any audits. More information

about PAACO can be found on their

website animalauditor.org.

The Cattle Industry Feedyard Audit

was built based on BQA principles and

includes key standards of animal care

that are directly related to animal health

and welfare that contribute to a safe beef

supply. There are two major components

of this complete audit tool: review of

documents and feedyard observations.

Auditors will review documented

protocols, records, and potentially conduct

employee interviews to verify protocols are

being followed. Auditors will also conduct

observations of pens, handling facilities,

and animal observations both in pens and

during processing.

Results from the audit can provide

information back to the feedyard

to drive improvement and measure

the effectiveness of the operation’s

implementation of BQA standards.

Upon completion, it will also certify that

participating feedlots adhere to industry

best practices and provide an increased

level of transparency for beef customers

and consumers.

The audit tool is a product of a multiyear

process that began in 2017 with NCBA’s

Cattle Health and Well-being (CHWB)

committee appointing a taskforce to

investigate the feasibility of developing

such an audit. Finding the need for a

uniform industry wide audit tool, the

CHWB committee assigned a task force

of beef industry stakeholders to develop a

workable and credible industry feedyard

audit tool that would level the playing

field and serve as a foundation for the

industry’s feedyard operators. This

group of diverse industry stakeholders,

including feedyard owners and managers,

veterinarians, animal scientists, packers,

extension agents, BQA educators and

trade association representatives, worked

to develop the end product released today.

“I want to thank the many volunteer

leaders who worked for several years

with NCBA staff to develop this valuable

tool for the industry,” said Dr. Dale

Grotelueschen, co-chair of the working

group. “This is an important step for

continuing the momentum of added

transparency in the supply chain.” For

more information and to view the audit

tool, visit ncba.org/feedyardaudit.aspx.

NCBA Commends

Selection of Vilsack

to Lead USDA

THE NCBA RECENTLY ISSUED THE

FOLLOWING statement in support of

Tom Vilsack's pending nomination as

Secretary of the U.S. Department of

Agriculture (USDA):

"Former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

is adding another chapter to an already

storied career in agriculture. He has the

unique skill set to be able to hit the ground

running on day one and cattle producers

are thankful for this continuity," said

NCBA CEO Colin Woodall. “Secretary

Vilsack knows the issues facing America’s

cattle producers and can utilize his

extensive experience to showcase the

positive impact we have on food security,

nutrition, and our natural resources. We

look forward to working with him for the

betterment of beef farmers and ranchers."

Chairman Roberts

Receives NCBA's Capitol

Hill Top Hand Award

ON DECEMBER 15, 2020, NCBA

RECOGNIZED U.S. Senator and

Chairman of the Senate Agriculture,

Nutrition and Forestry Committee, Pat

Roberts (R-Kansas) with the Capitol Hill

Top Hand Award in honor of his long

career fighting for cattle producers and

rural communities in our nation's capital.

"Chairman Roberts is a pillar of the

cattle industry and there is no one more

deserving of this award. Throughout

a career spanning decades, he has

always been committed to helping cattle

producers in every way he can," said NCBA

President Marty Smith. "It is my honor

to give Chairman Roberts the first Top

Hand award and I personally thank him

for all that he has done for every U.S. cattle

producer."

The Capitol Hill Top Hand Award, in its

inaugural year, is given to one elected

official annually, who goes above and

beyond the call of duty to represent cattle

producers nationwide.

Young Cattle Producers

Can Get More Out of

2021 Cattle Industry

Convention in Nashville

Students can interact, gain experience

through internships

A FUN, REWARDING AND ENGAGING

OPPORTUNITY is available for college

students wanting to attend the 2021 Cattle

Industry Convention and NCBA Trade

Show in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 10-

13, 2021. A team of interns – vital to the

success of the largest annual meeting in the

U.S. beef cattle industry – will gain firsthand

experience and be able to interact

with leaders of every segment of the cattle

and beef industry.

Up to 18 interns will be selected for this

opportunity. They will be assigned to

help many different staff members and

attendees with meetings and events and

should be prepared to handle a wide

range of responsibilities, from setting up

the indoor arena, assisting at committee

meetings and Cattlemen’s College to

posting on social media and contributing

in the NCBA booth. NCBA will strive

to provide students time to maximize

industry networking. Students must be

able to work Aug. 8 – 13, 2021, in Nashville.

They must be at least a junior-level college

student at an accredited university

at the time of the industry meeting.

Preferably they will have a background

in, or working knowledge of, the cattle

and/or beef industry, and must have a

minimum 3.0 GPA. Students should be

well-versed in all areas of social media.

Interested students must complete a

Student Internship Application and

send college transcripts, two letters of

recommendation and a resume. Deadline

for applying is April 15, 2021. •

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THE LOUISIANA CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to benefit the youth

brought up in our industry. Every year at our convention, the Foundation provides scholarships to outstanding

young minds. In this issue of The Louisiana Cattleman you will find the scholarship application that can be submitted

to our office by Nov. 1, 2020.

LCAF is also equipped to help in times of need. Earmarked funds have been set aside to provide aid for our

producers following natural disasters. These funds are used specifically to purchase reduced cost equipment

and supplies for our cattlemen in need.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE HOLD FUNDRAISERS that directly benefit these programs. Our current

raffle is the 2020 Half-Calf with four chances to win a side of beef on Dec. 12, 2020. Tickets are only $10 and

go directly to the Foundation. We will also be raffling a Kubota Zero-Turn Mower later this spring! Contact your

District Vice-President (see page 2) for more information.

DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED at anytime to help our youth and producers stay prepared for the future.

Checks must be payable to LCAF and sent to the LCA office at 4921 I-10 Frontage Road, Port Allen, LA 70767.


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Recipe: Easy Beef Breakfast Rolls

CULINARY CORNER

Total Recipe Time: 45 minutes | Makes 12 servings | 410 cal. per serving

Homemade Ground Beef Breakfast Sausage is mixed with eggs and cheese inside

soft doughy rolls and baked to perfection.

Ingredients:

1 recipe Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage

2 large eggs, scrambled

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon water

Fillings (optional): Chopped onions, salsa, chopped cooked vegetables

12 balls of frozen bread dough, thawed

Directions:

1. Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Remove from skillet.

Basic Country-Style Beef Breakfast Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef

(93% or leaner), 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage,

1 teaspoon garlic power, 1 teaspoon onion power, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 to

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture;

cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles, stirring occasionally.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef.

Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not

a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking

spray. Combine sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese and water. Stir in optional

filling ingredients, if desired. Roll out one dough ball at a time on unfloured

surface to 4 to 5-inch diameter circle. Place approximately 1/4 cup of sausage

filling into the center of the circle. Gather edges of dough and pinch together.

With hands roll dough back into ball. Place seam-side down into a muffin cup.

3. Bake 24 to 27 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

Nutrition information per serving:

Nutrition information per serving: 409 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (5

g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 138 mg Cholesterol; 617 mg Sodium; 35 g

Total Carbohydrate; 0 g Dietary Fiber; 32 g Protein; 4.9 mg Iron; 6.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg

Vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.7 mg Zinc; 22.2 mcg Selenium; 119.2 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc,

Selenium, and Choline.

Learn more at beefitswhatsfordinner.com/recipes.


LOUISIANA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please complete the membership application, enclose payment and mail to:

Louisiana Cattlemen's Association, 4921 I-10 Frontage Road, Port Allen, LA 70767-4195

VISION STATEMENT: To educate producers and promote the Louisiana cattle industry to increase the demand for beef.

MISSION STATEMENT: To advance the cattle industry in Louisiana.

Select one: q Brand New Member q Renewal Date:_____/_____/20_____

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm/Ranch Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________________

City:______________________________________________ State:_________ Zip:__ ___________

Parish:__________________________________________________

Email Address: (to receive important LCA updates/special offers) __________________________________@______________________________

Mobile Number: (________)_________-______________

Home Number: (________)_________-______________

Recruited by :_________________________________________________

DUES SCHEDULE: (*please circle one)

Acadia .................$10 Franklin ..............$20

Allen ....................$30 Grant ..................... $5

Ascension ..........$10 Iberia ...................$10

Avoyelles............$30 Iberville/WBR ..... $5

Beauregard .......$20 Jackson ...............$10

Bienville ................ $5 Jefferson ............$10

Bossier ................$10 Jeff. Davis ...........$15

Calcasieu ............$10 Lafayette ............$10

Caldwell .............$10 Lafourche ..........$10

Cameron .............. $5 LaSalle.................$10

Catahoula ..........$10 Lincoln ................$15

Claiborne ...........$25 Livingston ........... $5

Concordia ............ $5 Morehouse ........$20

Delta ....................$10 Natchitoches ....$15

DeSoto ................$10 Ouachita ............$10

EBR .......................$10 Pointe Coupee ... $5

East Feliciana ....$10 Rapides ................. $5

Evangeline ........$10 Red River .............. $5

Richland .............$20

Sabine ................... $5

St. Charles ............ $5

St. Helena ..........$10

St. Landry ...........$10

St. Martin ...........$10

St. Tammany .....$10

Southeast ..........$10

Tangipahoa .......$10

Terrebonne ......... $5

Union .................... $5

Vermilion ............. $5

Washington ......$10

Webster ..............$20

West Feliciana ....$5

Winn ...................... $5

*PLEASE COMPLETE ONLY IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD: q Visa q MasterCard q Discover

Please pay LCA Dues directly to LCA. You may pay your parish dues

to LCA or through your parish. If you choose to join multiple parishes,

please pay your dues directly at their parish meeting. Please call the

LCA office at 225-343-3491 for more information if needed.

AMOUNT:

LCA Membership Dues $50 $50

Parish Dues

LCA Louisiana Fair Share

Family Membership Dues

Name:__________________________

Louisiana CattleWomen Dues

Name:__________________________

Parish:__________________________

Phone No:_______________________

< SEE CHART

(please circle one)

.50 CENTS

PER HEAD

$_______

$_______

$25 $_______

Voluntary PAC Donation ENTER AMOUNT $_______

NCBA Dues $150 $_______

*TOTAL AMOUNT:

$10 $_______

$_______

Card #:__________-__________-__________-__________ Expires:_____/_____ Name on Card:_____________________________

*FOR LCA OFFICE USE ONLY:

Check #:___________ Received:_______________ Amt: $_________ C#:_______________ R#:___________ Approved:_____/_____/_____


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ACADIA PARISH

Ben Comeaux/Professional

Concrete

Rayne

(337) 334-9745

Sunshine

1639 Crowley, Rayne Hwy.,

Crowley

(337) 783-5336

ALLEN PARISH

Perkins Feed & Farm, Inc.

13823 Hwy. 113, Reeves

(337) 666-2205

ASCENSION PARISH

Sunshine

2300 Hwy 70E, Donaldsonville

(225) 473-9861

BEAUREGARD PARISH

Arrow Feeds

115 East 4th St., DeRidder

(800) 256-2769

CM Farms LLC of Dry Creek

P.O. Box 313, Dry Creek

(337) 666-2892

Highland Growers

112 East 4th St., DeRidder

(337) 463-5558

The Feed Store

8698 Hwy. 190, Ragley

(337) 725-3308

CALCASIEU PARISH

Miller Livestock Markets, Inc.

P.O. Drawer 1096, Dequincy

(337) 786-2995

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

Sunshine

12137 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge

(225) 753-5299

EVANGELINE PARISH

Fontenot's Leatherworks &

Shoe & Boot Repair

6066 Pine Point Rd., Ville Platte

(337) 831-0917

IBERIA PARISH

Sunshine

2407 Jane St., New Iberia

(337) 365-6667

JEFF DAVIS PARISH

Sunshine

102 N Adams, Welsh

(337) 734-3337

LAFAYETTE PARISH

Ranch Outlet

3324 NE Evangeline Thruway,

Lafayette

(800) 252-3177

Sunshine

3018 NE Evangeline Thruway,

Lafayette

(337) 233-8645

LAFOURCHE PARISH

Sunshine

1524 Ridgefield Rd., Thibodaux

(985) 446-5061

Plaisance Meat Market

178 Plaisance St., Lockport

(985) 532-0710

LINCOLN PARISH

Jim Taylor Ford

1605 N. Service Rd. East, Ruston

(318) 255-2590

O'Neal's Farm & Garden, LLC

103 South Bonner St., Ruston

(318) 255-5494

Ruston Tractor

1905 Farmerville Hwy., Ruston

(866) 553-1337

OUACHITA PARISH

Agape Garage Doors, L.L.C.

199 Vinwood Rd., Monroe

(318) 345-1229

Kingsland Ranch, Ltd.

2240 Hwy 546, West Monroe

(318) 396-4036

P&M Hardware

4547 Cypress St., West Monroe

(318) 396-3448

West Feed & Farm Supply Inc.

819 Thomas Rd., West Monroe

(318) 387-5712

RICHLAND PARISH

Delhi Feed & Supply

108 Denver St., Delhi

(318) 878-5060

Jim Taylor Chevrolet

139 Grimshaw St., Rayville

(800) 256-1487

Scott Tractor Company, L.L.C.

214 Harrison St., Rayville

(888) 440-0137

ST. LANDRY PARISH

Danny's Tire World, Inc.

6011 1-49 and Creswell,

Opelousas

(337) 948-1999

Jimmy Carriere Livestock

Panels

2953 Little Teche Rd., Port Barre

(337) 298-5953

Sunshine

1050 N 8th St., Eunice

(337) 457-4231

Sunshine

2929 W Landry, Opelousas

(337) 942-4942

ST. MARY PARISH

Sunshine

1716 W Main St., Franklin

(337) 828-1332

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

Circle D Trailer & Lawn

Equipment Co.

1043 Ronald Reagan Hwy.,

Covington

(985) 898-0905

Core Feed

83103 Hwy. 25, Folsom

(985) 796-3970

Stockman's Supply, L.L.C.

P.O. Box 921, Starkville

(318) 758-2532

Sunshine

74587 Hwy. 25, Covington

(985) 871-5395

SHOW YOUR LCA MEMBERS CARD and

receive discounts with these vendors.

If you own a business and would like to give discounts to LCA members, call 225-343-3491.

TANGIPAHOA PARISH

ACE Hometown Farm &

Garden

301 N. W. Central Ave., Amite

(985) 748-9347

Star Equipment

East Service Rd 1-55,

Hammond

(985) 345-7891

Sunshine

802 Westin Oaks Dr.,

Hammond

(985) 651-2598

VERMILION PARISH

339 Feed, Farm & Fertilizer

Supply

9737 LA Hwy 339, Abbeville

(337) 937-5827

Jim’s Tire Services

405 S State St, Abbeville

(337) 893-3006

Sunshine

8015 US Hwy 167, Abbeville

(337) 517-4020

WEBSTER PARISH

Circle T Trailers

208 Middle Rd., Dubberly

(318) 422-5700

WEST FELICIANA PARISH

Patrick's Fine Jewelry

7179 U.S. Hwy 61,

St. Francisville

(225) 635-4614

WINN PARISH

Town & Country

401 East Main St., Winnfield

(318) 628-6946

OTHER

DuBois Auction Co.

(318) 278-0675

JL Cattle Services

Genex Area Beef Rep.

(337) 794-4041


HERD HIGHLIGHTS

Hickory Hill Farms, Marksville, LA


Abell & Son, Inc., Welsh, 337-734-3737

Ascension Equipment Sales & Service, Gonzales, 225-647-5881

Evergreen Tractor & Equipment Inc, Covington, 985-893-3720

Henderson Implement & Marine LLC, Lake Charles, 337-436-4366

Henderson Implement & Marine LLC, Abbeville, 337-893-1451

Lee Tractor Co., Inc., St. Rose, 504-467-6794

Lemann's Farm Supply, Inc., Donaldsonville, 225-473-7927

Loewer Equipment, Alexandria, 318-487-9495

M & L Industries, LLC, Baton Rouge, 225-355-7716

M & L Industries, LLC, Houma, 985-876-2280

Nelson Tractor Company, Winnsboro, 318-435-4402

Oakdale Motors, Inc., Oakdale, 318-335-3600

Patrick-Miller Tractor Company, Inc, Many, 318-256-5686

Patrick-Miller Tractor Company, Inc, Natchitoches, 318-352-6821

Progressive Tractor & Implement Co, Opelousas, 337-942-5689

Ruston Tractor, Inc., Ruston, 318-251-2946

Sammy Broussard Equipment Center, New Iberia, 337-367-5296

Sammy Broussard Equipment Center, Lafayette, 337-233-5591

Shreveport Tractor, Inc., Shreveport, 318-687-1341

Simmons Tractor & Hardware, Inc., Deridder, 337-463-8573

Star Equipment, Hammond, 985-345-7891

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The Louisiana Cattleman - February 2021

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