Oct 2021 Sandhills Cattle News

Sandhills Cattle NewsOctober15,2021|Vol.44-No.14 Pictured: Tim Simonson during Fall Feeder Calf Preview Convention & Fall Feeder Calf Preview Recaps EP&C Contest starts November 10th! New Program Launched - ‘Steers for Students’ Find out more on the inside! Second Class Sandhills Cattle Association POSTAGE PAID 904 E Highway 20, Suite 1 Valentine, NE 69201 at Valentine Nebraska 69201

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 We have been producing and selling no-nonsense, Why Don’t All Seedstock Producers… ranch-raised bulls for over 30 years. · Treat their cows tougher than you treat your cows? Bulls are being developed · Refuse to make an excuse for a cow, or give her a second naturally on grass near chance? Springview, Nebraska. · Develop bulls slowly and naturally on grass? While others are focused on increasing pounds per · Evaluate and score bulls for disposition? animal (bragging rights), we’re focused on increasing · Evaluate and score bulls for fleshing ability, thickness, pounds per acre (profit). muscling, masculinity, hair coat and fly resistance? It doesn’t matter how big · Evaluate and score bulls for grass efficiency, maintenance your cattle are if they’re requirements and cow longevity? not profitable. · Evaluate and score bulls for feet and leg conformation? We evaluate and score our bulls for disposition. Life · Provide an udder score for the bulls they sell? is too short to put up with idiots. · Provide a One-Year Guarantee on the bulls they sell? · Guarantee bulls for calving ease? · Control flies and other parasites with genetics — instead of toxic chemicals? · Provide a Quick Sort program that takes the guesswork out of sorting bulls that meet your specific needs? · Use an honest, low-pressure Cowboy Auction to sell bulls? Selling 145 Grass-Developed Bulls Because of the way our Valentine, Nebraska — December 4th bulls have been bred and developed, they will breed Angus — Red Angus twice as many cows for twice as many years as bulls coming out of most programs. If you’re tired of buying bulls that melt and fall apart when you take them home, come check us out. PHARO CATTLE COMPANY We invite you to come to the sale — whether www.PharoCattle.com you need a bull or not. 800-311-0995 [email protected] Lunch is on us! Call or Email for a Sale Catalog and/or our Free Newsletter Page 2

From the President’s Desk SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM The 82nd Annual Convention & Trade Show is behind In This Issue us. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, I think it takes an entire association to create a successful From the President’s Desk...... 3 convention. This year’s convention proved to present beautiful cooler Scholarship Donors.............. 4 weather. Although the day before the golf tournament and cook-off experienced some cooler temps and a little Chewing the Cud ................5 rain it didn’t deter a fun time and good turnout for both events. It seemed most enjoyed the day. Annual Convention Wrapup......7 Because members like you want to be in the loop and know a lot of what is going on in the cattle industry, ‘Steers for Students’ and 40th I’m hoping the informative speakers brought forth Annual EPC Contest Info........15 information that will be useful to you with your business success. I felt and heard from members attending how Weekly Hay Summary..........19 much they learned and enjoyed the featured speakers. The scholarship auction proved to be successful. Thanks Weekly Cattle Summary....... 20 go to both the donors and auction bidders, your donations and auction bidding activity bring in money that helps EP&C Registration Form........21 to keep our scholarship awards to area students fully funded. 2020-21 EP&C Results........ 24 The many donors and donations to the convention events were numerous, and without their support, our high level New Board Members........... 27 of successful events would not be possible. The new events that were added this year had interest and seem Fall Feeder Calf Preview.......31 to be events that should continue again for future years. The vendors’ participation at this year’s convention Classified Ads.................. 34 included many businesses with industry information and products. Many of the vendors also provided an array of Sandhills Cattle News food for the grazing-style supper. (U.S.P.S. 480-9800) Again I just want to thank all that helped and participated Published twice per month from in this year’s 82nd Annual Convention & Trade Show January to April & once per month with all of your help and support the convention was a big success. from May to December by the Sandhills Cattle Association RYAN ADAMSON 904 E Highway 20, Suite 1 2021-22 SCA PRESIDENT Valentine, NE 69201 Page 3 Phone: (402) 376-2310 Email: [email protected] Website: sandhillscattle.com Subscription Price $50.00 per year Those paying $150 dues are entitled up to three (3) subscriptions. Those paying $50.00 or $70.00 are entitled to one subscription. Elysabeth Kierl, Editor Periodicals Postage Paid At Valentine, NE 69201 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Sandhills Cattle Association 904 E Highway 20, Suite 1 Valentine, NE 69201

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Sandhills Cattle SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM Association Chewing the Cud 904 E Highway 20, Suite 1 Valentine, NE 69201 No bull, just cow tales! SCA Office (402) 376-2310 My second work anniversary flew by in September, however Exec Director (402) 376-2318 to say that the past two years flew by is an understatement. Looking back, I can honestly say that taking on the manager of SandhillsCattle.com the Association has been a LARGE undertaking, but not one I [email protected] regret. I want you all to know that I am working hard to make the Association everything you would like it to be. I thank each Board Officers of you for your kindness as I stumbled through the learning process along the way! You all have made the past two years a President blast, and I look forward to continuing the ride. And remember, my door is always open to a friendly debate on when I can Ryan Adamson, Nenzel officially call myself a ‘Sandhiller!’ Ms. Maddie Lamb, the new outreach coordinator, has taken Vice President over for Amber Sides and has caught on very quickly. She’s been a total trooper learning the ropes the hard-knock way. If Darian Fuelberth, Stuart you call the office, she will be the voice on the phone. She also is taking over the newsletter, so she will be your advertisement Treasurer contact. I feel Maddie will be an exceptional fit with her ag background and love for art and creativity. If you get the chance Rick Marlatt, Wood Lake - stop in and meet her! I guarantee you’ll be impressed. The EP&C Contest is getting ready to kick off again. This will Manager/Secretary be our 40th year! Hats off to all of you who have donated and worked tirelessly throughout the years to keep this event going! Elysabeth Kierl, Valentine I have included the 2020-21 EP&C Results Summary in this newsletter on pages 24 & 25. A full contest summary has been Board of Directors posted on the website under the EP&C tab. If you’d like a complete summary in print, please get in touch with the office. Term Expiration 2022 We have a really exciting new program this year called ‘Steers Brock Moreland, Merriman for Students.’ After you read the article on page 15, you can send a cash donation to keep the donated beef free for the Jeremy Cast, Ansley participating schools if you feel inclined to donate. Darian Fuelberth, Stuart EP&C calves will be going to Cottonwood Feeders again this year on November 10, 2021. I have included a registration form Gavin Harsh, Bartley for those of you who want to give the contest a try. It’s a great Kurt Arganbright, Valentine program where you can learn more about retained ownership Matt Blackford, Brownlee* and feeding calves in a feedlot. Check out the website for more info on all of our programs. As Term Expiration 2023 always, if you have any questions, feel free to call! Dean Churchill, Valentine ELYSABETH KIERL Ryan Adamson, Nenzel MANAGER/SECRETARY Valerie Matulka, Valentine Rod Gray, Harrison Sam Hunt, Milburn Term Expiration 2024 Rick Marlatt, Wood Lake Bradley Cardinal, Valentine Wesley Kilmurry, Atkinson Chad Johnston, Maywood Richard Fairhead, Merriman Staff Elysabeth Kierl, Manager Maddie Lamb, Outreach Coordinator *Mr. Blackford’s term is extended one year to account for him being past president an additional year. Page 5

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SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM 82nd Annual Convention Wrap Up 24th Annual Golf Classic – Closest 3rd Shot: Brett Fernan, Hole 7 – Shortest Tee Shot Used: Chris Higgins, Hole 8 – Closest to The Sandhills Cattle Association started our 82nd the Pin on Tee Shot: Shane Kime, Hole 9 – Longest Annual Convention & Trade Show on Monday, Put: Josh Kruger, Hole 10 – Longest Drive: Katie September 20th, with the 24th Annual Golf Classic O’Keif. Congratulations to all of the winners. We here in Valentine, NE, at Frederick Peak Golf Club. hope everyone had a fantastic time and will join us Thankfully, we had a great turnout even though the again next year! morning started rainy and chilly. We had a total of Thank you to Frederick Peak Golf Course for forty-three participants that teed up this year. The allowing us to hold our tournament there this year! day began at 10:00 AM with a shotgun start, and Big thank you to our Golf Hole Sponsors: Sandhill the teams competed all day for the best of twenty Oil Company, NAPA Auto Parts, Sandhills holes. Our first-place team was the team Williams Family Dental, The Parts Company, TK Angus, and Martin, and they received a $400 check! Valentine Dental Clinic, Valentine Livestock, Second place was awarded to West Plains Bank, VitaFerm, West Plains Bank, Young’s Western and they were awarded rocking lawn chairs with the Wear, Bassett Livestock, Beel Construction Sandhills Cattle Association Golf Classic logo on Company, Cherry County Implement, Husker them. Finally, third place was awarded to Mitchell Land Communications, KVSH Radio, L. & B. Equipment, and they received embroidered golf Johnson, P.C., Larsen V.E.T., Mathis Equipment, coolers. This year we offered two different Hole- Mattson Ricketts Law Firm, and Mike’s Market. In-One prizes thanks to the Arganbright Law Office And thank you to Sandhill Oil Company for of Valentine. On Hole #5, there was a chance to supplying the sack lunches to all participants. win a $10,000 cash prize, and on Holes #3 or #8, there was an opportunity to win either Steak for First Annual Cookoff Contest a Year, a $500 Gift Card, or new Callaway Irons. Unfortunately, no one hit the elusive hole-in-one. While the golfers were putting away, we had Hopefully, next year we will have a big winner! several teams at the Cherry County Fairgrounds cooking up a storm all day. This extra event was We also awarded a Yeti Cup for each hole winner. our very first BBQ Cookoff, and the contestants’ The winners of each hole are as follows: Hole 1 – meat smoking ability did not disappoint one bit. Longest Drive: Jennifer Martin, Hole 2 – Closest We had three teams enter this competition: Team 1 2nd Shot: Rick Marlatt, Hole 3 – Closest to the Pin: was Kevin Curtis and Carm Cheatum, Team 2 was Kelly Myers, Hole 4 – Longest Putt: Rick Marlatt, Jason Hoebelheinrich of Hoebe’s Smok’n Meats, Hole 5 – Closest to the Pin: Rob Parkhurst, Hole 6 and Team 3 was Dave and Brenda Masek of the Nebraska Cattleman’s Association. Thanks to Jim Pinney of Husker Meats LLC, each team was given three cuts of meats to smoke. The three different cuts were Tri-Tip, Brisket, and a Chuck Rib. The teams were allowed to use whatever seasonings and sauces they preferred but were mainly judged on the tenderness, flavor, and appearance. The Sandhills Cattle Association also asked each team to provide one of their signature side dishes for the “People’s Choice Award.” We selected Sandhills Cattle Association President Ryan Adamson and Board Member Valerie Matulka to be our designated judges, and we also had the people turn in their feedback. The winners of each category are as follows: Tri-Tip – Team #3 Dave and Brenda (Continued to next page) Page 7

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 Prep Your Calves for Pre-Harvest Success with locals Greg Arendt of Valentine Livestock and Mike Miles of Miles Feeding. We had impressive interaction from the audience during this panel, making it a substantial educational success! After the speakers were done for the morning, we had a burger lunch served by Niobrara Valley Vineyards, and our trade show with nearly forty- five vendors also opened up at this time. Masek, Brisket – Team #2 Jason Hoebelheinrich, During lunch, the Annual Business Meeting and Chuck Rib – Team #2 Jason Hoebelheinrich, Election of Officers was held. After reciting the Overall – Team #2 Jason Hoebeheinrich, and pledge of allegiance, the first order of business also People’s Side Dish Choice – Team #2 Jason was to approve the minutes from the 2020 Annual Hoebelheinrich with his amazing BBQ Nacho Mac Business Meeting from last year’s convention. n’ Cheese. Jason, with Hoebe’s Smokn’ Meats, After reading and reviewing the minutes, Kurt won a custom-made BBQ Cookoff Belt Buckle Arganbright moved to approve the minutes, and from Molly’s Custom Silver and a bacon grate Craig O’Keif seconded the motion. Elysabeth Kierl for his grill. Dave and Brenda Masek received discussedchangestoourmemberships.Shereported some stainless steel grilling utensils for their first- that currently, we have 12 corporate members, 17 place win with the Tri-Tip. While these fantastic partner members, five affiliate feedyard members, barbecuers’ were grilling away, attendants inside 349 producer members, 203 platinum associate enjoyed a wine tasting thanks to Niobrara Valley members, and 152 associate members. We also Vineyards of Nenzel. After the judges’results were mail to 215 additional subscribers, who mostly in, we served supper to the public and a pleasant producer members designate. We then had reports evening socializing with music from MillarTime from our various committees. Rick Marlatt spoke Productions in the background. Thank you to about the 2nd Annual Fall Feeder Calf Preview. everyone who participated in our first Sandhills Craig O’Kief gave the golf report, and Ryan Cattle Association BBQ Cookoff and to those that Adamson asked for feedback on the changing came and joined us for the evening! convention dates. Elysabeth Kierl discussed the 2020 EP&C Contest. We then moved on to the Convention & Speakers approval of the Executive Board of Directors. The proposed Executive Board of Directors for 2021- The next day, Tuesday, September 21st, we started 22 is President Ryan Adamson, Vice President our 82nd Annual Convention here in Valentine at Darian Fuelberth, and Treasurer Rick Marlatt. We the Cherry County Fairgrounds. First thing in the then introduced our 2021-22 Board of Directors morning, we enjoyed delicious doughnuts and Nominees: Chad Johnston of North Platte, NE, cinnamon rolls thanks to Old Mill and our sponsor Wesley Kilmurry of Atkinson, NE, and Richard Shane Keller with RIOMAX. Our morning’s first Fairhead of Gorden, NE. Craig O’Kief moved to speaker was Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma approve the motion, and Rick Marlatt seconded it. State University, thanks to our friends at BigIron All approved of the new nominees being inducted Auctions – Livestock Division. Dr. Peel spoke onto the board. After the new nominations were about the cattle futures market and the current approved, we had no other business to discuss. outlook for ranchers and received a lot of good Jeremy Cast then moved to adjourn our Annual questions and answers from the crowd. After Business Meeting, and Craig O’Kief seconded the Dr. Peel, we had a panel discussion on How To motion. The meeting was adjourned at 1:06 PM (CT). We jumped right back into some great informational speakers for the afternoon schedule. We had the privilege of Rusty Kemp and David Briggs to join us and speak about their new upcoming packing plant in North Platte, NE, Sustainable Beef LLC. Next, we discussed Post Harvest Success with Hannah Raudsepp and Jim Pinney with Husker Meats LLC. Hannah spoke with attendees about Page 8

avenues for selling beef directly to consumers off SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM their ranches. Jim Pinney demonstrated cutting graciously sponsored by Zoetis. We had a great the chuck primal into more desirable cuts such as group of heifers that were difficult to judge because the Delmonico steak and Chuck Eye steak, and of their outstanding quality and uniformity. Our then how to cook them to perfection. Both groups official judges for this year’s contest were Greg of speakers received many questions from the Arendt with Valentine Livestock and Mike Miles crowd, and it turned out to be a great discussion with Miles Feeding. During the day, everyone who and learning experience for everyone. To conclude attended the convention was allowed to head over our afternoon, Brent Nollette and the Valentine to the pens, select their “People’s Choice,” and FFA members came to speak about their new Cow/ place the other pens of heifers accordingly. The Calf Project. We finished our afternoon with root Grand Champion Pen of 3 was Blackford Ranch of beer floats courtesy of Farm Credit Services of Brownlee. They won a Zoetis Vaccine Cooler for America!Throughout the day, attendees were able the Grand Champion award, valued at $600, and a to view our large number of trade show vendors, heifer head wall hanging. Later in the evening, they outdoor equipment vendors, visit with each kindly donated their Zoetis cooler to the Sandhills representative and see all the great products and Cattle Association for the Scholarship Benefit services they offer. Auction. Reserve Champion was awarded to Dale & Karen Bowlin with Bowlin Cattle Company from Pen of Three Contest Cody. They were awarded a heifer wall hanging and a cow/calf weather vane. The “People’s Choice” We were also able to have multiple pens of livestock Award was given to Craig O’Kief with Walking X to view here at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Cattle. He received a heifer wall hanging and cow- We had several pens of bulls from Pharo Cattle calf mailbox topper. Company, and our multiple pens of heifers entered We then started a Happy Hour sponsored by in our 7th Annual Pen of 3 Bred Heifer Contest. Masterhand Milling and a cash bar provided by Our Pen of Three Bred Heifer Contest was again Corner Pub of Valentine to kick off our evening. (Continued to next page) Page 9

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 Pen of Three Pen of Three Pen of Three Champion Res Champion People’s Choice Blackford Ranch Bowlin Cattle Walking X Cattle Ray & Matt Blackford Dale & Karen Bowlin Craig & Kaite O’Kief Families While everyone was socializing and networking, we got in some great laughs thanks to our entertainment for the night Brent Reed, the Heavyweight of Clean Comedy. Shortly after Brent’s performance, we announced all of the winners for trade show vendor raffles, Pen of Three Contest, and for the first time, we had some great belt buckles to award our outstanding members of the year. [email protected] TERRITORY MANAGERS Molly Folot 970-218-1185 Bryan Sundsbak 605-209-0559 Page 10

Volunteer of the Year Award SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM Our first Volunteer of the Year award was given to Terri 2021 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Licking. She received this award for her outstanding dedication to making every event informative with TERRI LICKING well-thought-out questions and graciously allowing us to utilize her photography skills. Terri has gone above and beyond to secure scholarship auction items and always works to ensure that the show goes off without a hitch. We cannot thank Terri enough for her longtime dedication to the Sandhills Cattle Association. SANDHILLS CATTLE ASSOCIATION Recruiter of the Year Award The first official Recruiter of the Year award went to the Valentine Livestock Auction of Valentine. This award is given to the member who refers the most new members. Almost every new face that walked through our door this last year mentioned that they had been to the Valentine Livestock, and the staff there had sent them to our office. Without these referrals from members, we wouldn’t have an Association. (Continued to next page) FRONTIER COUNTY FARMS LANDS AUCTION—Frontier County…………………...……………..…………….………ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION 980+/- taxed acres located in southeastern Frontier County, NE selling at absolute auction on November 18, 2021. See website for details. NEW!! BOX ELDER CANYON HUNTING RANCH — Lincoln County………………………...……………..……………………………………..…$800,000 644+/- located southeast of North Platte, NE in Box Elder Canyon in the highly sought after Loess Canyon Region of Lincoln County. Elk, mule deer, whitetail deer and turkey hunting is available with an income stream. NEW!! LOGAN COUNTY PIVOT IRRIGATED FARM—Logan County……………..…….…...……..……..…………….………………………...$1,700,000 321+/- taxed acres that includes 264 Upper Loup NRD certified irrigated acres under 2 pivots. Very good county road access and in a good grain marketing area with 45,000 hd feedyard and 2 coops. SHERMAN COUNTY GRASS & BUILDING SITE—Sherman County ……..…………….………….…….………………………………………...…$400,000 165+/- taxed acres located southeast of Loup City, NE. Includes good grass and an older building site. FT. MC PHERSON PLATTE RIVER HUNT — Lincoln County…… ……......…...……………………...…………….……………………….….……$350,000 65+/- taxed acres located southeast of Maxwell, NE on the south channel of the Platte River. Big whitetail deer, abundant turkey and waterfowl hunting is availa- ble. Property also includes a nice cabin for the weekend get away. REPUBLICAN RIVER ACREAGE—Red Willow County………………….…..……………...……………..…………….………….…UNDER CONTRACT!! 27+/- taxed acres located on the Republican River between Indianola and Bartley, NE. The property includes an older 2 bed-1 bath farm house, 40’x120’ Quonset building, barn and small shop. The property has access to the Republican River and School Creek. EFFENBACK ROAD HUNTING RANCH —Lincoln County……………..…..……………...……………..…………….………………………...……..SOLD!! MOOREFIELD PASTURE —Lincoln County…….…..……………………....……………..…………….………….……………………….………….…SOLD!! RINGGOLD RANCH the TUPPER UNIT—McPherson County…… ……......…...……………………...…………….………….…………………...…SOLD!! RINGGOLD RANCH the DIXON UNIT—McPherson County……………..……………………………………………………………………………..SOLD!! Pictures, maps, videos and more details available at www.NebraskaLandBrokers.com Considering a sale of land? There are more Buyers calling than Sellers considering. If a land sale is in your future, contact Duane McClain, Broker/Owner, you may be very surprised to hear what your property is worth during this Seller’s market. Nebraska Land Brokers, LLC Duane McClain - Broker / Owner / Auctioneer Call 308.532.LAND ~ [email protected] Page 11

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 Producer of the Year Award The last member award at the 82nd Annual Convention & Trade Show was given to Steve Moreland of Spearhead Ranch 2021 near Merriman for being selected as the Producer of the Year. Steve was a life-long Producer of the Year member of the Sandhills Cattle Association and entered his cattle in the Educational, STEVE MORELAND Performance & Carcass Contest every year since it was established with the exception of one year. Steve worked his entire life building a quality herd, and it paid off with class winners many years in the contest. Throughout the years, he was one of the Association’s greatest fans and biggest recruiters. With great sadness, we were PRODUCER OF THE YEAR unable to bestow this award on him before his passing, but we know that he would Steve Moreland of Spearhead Ranch have been honored. His family was sure near Merriman was honored with the to include the buckle with one of his most 2021 Producer of the Year award! valuable possessions, his camera, at his SANDHILLS CATTLE ASSOCIATION funeral. I know I can say without a doubt that the staff and Board of Directors will sincerely miss Steve and his neverending www.SandhillsCattle.com @sandhillscattle Sandhills Cattle HALF Pg B-W -- CLR 2022_Layout 1 9/30/2021 2:40 PM Page 1 support. Half Page (7.5 x 5 ) Partner Membership PRINT AD One of Nebraska’s Best Sources of Quality Two-Year-Old Angus Range Bulls 54th Annual Production Sale Saturday, January 8, 2022 • 1 P.M. CST Sale To Be Held At The Ranch, Near Rockville, NE Selling 120 Head of Registered Angus 100 Big Stout 2-Year-Olds & 20 Open Heifers Sires Include: U2 Coalition, SAV Net Worth 4200, 4M Ace, RAML Rugby, LD Capitalist 316 and Others Register and View Videos of the Bulls online at www.dethlefsangus.com Carl Dethlefs & Sons Jerry or Gary Dethlefs, 78119 S. River Rd., Rockville, NE 68871 308-372-3200 Call For Sale Book and Additional Information Find Us On Facebook at Carl Dethlefs & Sons Page 12

Scholarship Benefit Auction SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM The Best Defense is Our final evening event was our Scholarship A natural additive containing Direct Fed Microbials, Dink Benefit Auction. Each year the Sandhills Cattle Prebiotics, Enzymes, MOS, Vitamins and Essential Oils Association awards around $7,500 worth of scholarships to various Sandhills Cattle Available as Associations members’children or grandchildren. a meal or This benefit auction provides the Sandhills Cattle drench! Association with funding to keep the scholarships for many years to come. We are thankful to the Rancher Tested & Approved surrounding businesses and individuals for their generous donations and our talented auctioneer 2018 we started using Natural Defense on our cattle. We had less sickness in our calves and that Duane McClain with Nebraska Land Brokers. Fall we had the best breed back ever. We now have transitioned to using Natural Defense on all Overall we had 46 bidders competing for 68 breeding stock and believe it to be a key product in calf health and cow breed back. items donated by a total of 54 companies and - Gary and Orrin Schaeffer individuals. With all of this excellent support from the surrounding community, we raised I have used Natural Defense from Dinklage Enterpise LLC for several years and have had good $7,963.00 for our scholarship funds account! results. I mix the dry product in with minerals for the cows. I put it on the grain and hay for We award scholarships to students all over the the calves. Since I started using this product the calves have stayed on feed and I have not Sandhills of Nebraska, so don’t be afraid to apply treated them for any sickness. I also use the drench for my baby calves soon after they are this coming year. born. I don’t use any kind of vaccination for scours. I have had great success with this product! - G. Putnam, South Dakota Cattle Producer THANK YOU!!!! Since we started using Natural Defense our cows are in better body condition, breed back On behalf of all of us at the Sandhills Cattle better and are more feed efficient. The calves are healthier and wean heavier than they did Association and the Board of Directors: Thank before. Natural Defense returns us $20 for every $1 spent per pair because of the increased you to all of our many gracious Sponsors, calf weight when we sell. - Randy & Beth Stoner - Nebraska Vendors, Volunteers, and those who came to join us for this great event. Next year’s convention Improves Colostrum Quality & Passive Immunity to the Calf date has not been set yet, but we are looking at Healthier Cattle - Higher Pregnancy % our location in Atkinson. Please stay posted, as we Cost Effective - Easily Fed in Mineral will be sure to keep you in the loop! 50+ Pound Heavier Calves at the end of pasture season on NATURAL DEFENSE! RETURN OF $5 FOR $1 INVESTED PER COW/CALF PAIR! 402-655-2222 402-340-6791 [email protected] www.directfedmicrobialsag.com We are requesting feedback from the community SCA UPCOMING as to whether to keep the Convention in September MEETINGS & EVENTS or move it back to late May/early June. You can place your suggestions with us by calling the office Nov 4 – Scholarship Meeting at 402-376-2310 or dropping an email to us at sca@ Nov 10 – EP&C Contest Entry sandhillscattle.com. While you’re at it, be sure to Nov 25 & 26 – SCA Office Closed submit any feedback that you may have to make Dec 24 – SCA Office Closed next year’s convention an even better experience Dec 31 – SCA Office Closed for everyone. APOLOGY to AG WEST FEEDS! I’d like to offer a sincere to Ag West Feeds Inc of Burwell, Nebraska! They were generous enough to be a Five Star Prime Sponsor at our 82nd Annual Convention & Trade Show, and I got their logo wrong on our slide show and the website! I hope Vince and the crew there can find it in their hearts to forgive me for my mistake and will continue to support the Associaiton in future events. I promise to do better! -Liz Page 13

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SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM SCA Announced ‘Steers for Students’ Program and 40th Annual EP&C Contest Stuart, Nebraska – The Sandhills Cattle the first ten steers registered and limited to one per Association’s annual Educational, Performance & producer. The calves must be spring-born steers Carcass Contest has reached its 40th year! With who are weaned and weighing 500-700 pounds in this impressive milestone, we are announcing an good health to qualify for the program. exciting new element to the contest! Producers can now donate a calf to the Association’s new ‘Steers If you wish to donate to the ‘Steers for Students’ for Students’ program and support the Association program but don’t have a calf, the Association and their local schools at the same time! accepts cash donations to cover feed and processing The ‘Steers for Students’ program is a new to ensure the beef will be free to the participating educational piece schools. You can even choose which school you’d geared for the youth of the Sandhills. The like to ‘sponsor’ in donated calves will this program! be penned with the retained ownership To sum up the calves for the during ‘Steers for Students’ of the Educational, program in terms of Performance, and what everyone gains Carcass Contest. from it: Their donors will still • The owner gets receive the calf’s data the data and gets during and after the premium cuts from contest. However, their calves. at time of harvest, • The Sandhills the ‘Steers for Cattle Association Students’ program gets locally sourced calves will be sent meat to serve at to Husker Meats future events. LLC of Ainsworth, • The schools Nebraska instead of get an educational being shipped to the opportunity for larger plants like the their students and retained ownership free, locally sourced calves. Jim Pinney beef to serve their of Husker Meats students. and a group of industry professionals will offer • It’s a Win-Win local students and producers a chance to learn for everyone! about carcass evaluation while experiencing how a packing plant operates. Schools that send the If you are interested in donation to this program students will be provided the opportunity to receive with calves or cash, please contact the SCA Office the donated beef for their school lunch programs at at 402-376-2310 or email [email protected]. little to no cost. Spots are limited for this donation opportunity to This year, Cottonwood Feeders of Stuart, Nebraska will again be hosting all cattle in the contest. Calves will be delivered to the feedyard on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at approximately 1:00 pm (Continued to next page page) Page 15

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 The rules remain much the same as in years past for most of the contest. Contestants retain ownership of the calves; expenses are deducted at the end of the competition, and the Association will keep a small percentage of the gross payment. Along with the financial details, a full contest summary will be provided to all contestants. central. Those planning to transport their own We will send out official ear tags as soon as we calves, please plan to have them at the feedyard receive the registration form. Calves must be tagged around this time. with the official tag in BOTH ears before loading On our website sandhillscattle.com, those interested on the truck or entering the feedyard. The calves in participating can find the official contest rules, MUST also be brand inspected, and this paperwork some frequently asked questions, a draft itinerary of must accompany them to the feedyard. No calf pickup times and locations, as well as a registration will load on the truck or unload at the feedyard form. Please fill out the registration form and without an official SCA ear tag AND proper brand return it to the office by Wednesday, November 3. inspection paperwork. A brand inspector will be This will help our office make final transportation available at the Valentine pickup location at 10 am plans and ensure proper entry of all calves into our central time on November 10. However, there will database. not be a brand inspector available at Cottonwood Feeders, so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Sandhills Cattle Office manager, Elysabeth Kierl, at (402) 376-2310. Register by following this link: https://form.jotform.com/212806479928166 Get in touch! Visit us on Facebook! facebook.com/dakotatiremats Email: [email protected] Ph: 605-848-8799 dakotatiremats.com Timber Lake, South Dakota Protect livestock from injury due to slips and falls. Page 16

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SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM weekly hay summary For week ending October 7, 2021 Compared to last week bulk of the reported forages sold steady. Except ground and delivered hay in the panhandle sold 2.00 higher. Demand was light in the central and eastern areas with moderate to good demand out west. Spotty rain showers last week along with a lot of fall harvest has taken some buyer inquiry off the market. Livestock owners have been putting up large piles of silage, high moisture corn and have started on earlage. Some producers are finishing up on fourth cutting alfalfa with a few talking about fifth cutting in a few areas. Cornstalk and bean stubble residue along with cattails or rushes are getting baled throughout the fall. Anything that can baled will be, and it will be blended back into a feed ration for livestock. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB they field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Description TOTAL VOLUME Last Year Hay - Tons This Week 8/23/2021 3913 Straw - Tons 2675 2300 0 Total 450 450 3913 Hay - Bales 3125 2750 50 100 150 All prices are reported in trades per ton unless otherwise noted. Full Report can be found at https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AMS_2935.pdf WEST PLATTE VALLEY CENTRAL/EAST Qty Range Crop Quality Type Freight Qty Range Qty Range Alfalfa Prem - 7.00 Large Square 3x4 (per ton) FOB 150 230.00-245.00 150 140.00 Good 25 210.00 Small Square (per bale) FOB - 300.00 Large Round (per ton) FOB 150 200.00 475 150.00 - 330.00 Large Square 3x4 (per ton) FOB 900 200.00-210.00 Ground Delivered - 225.00 - 175.00 Pellets - 15% Suncured FOB - 260.00 Pellets - 17% Dehy FOB - 280.00-290.00 Brome Prem Large Round (per ton) FOB 100 145.00 Grass Good Large Round (per bale) FOB - 125.00 Small Square (per bale) FOB - 7.00-8.00 Prem Large Round FOB 275 140.00-150.00 Small Square (per ton) FOB - 200 Prairie Hay Good Small Square (per bale) FOB 160.00 / Meadow Fair/Good FOB 100 100 6.00 Large Round FOB Grass Large Round 250 70.00-90.00 Corn Stalk Ground (per ton) Delivered - 100.00 Page 19

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 weekly cattle summary For week ending October 8, 2021 RECEIPTS: This Week: 25,705 Week Ago: 20,587 Year Ago: 15,736 Compared to last week demand was moderate to very good. Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold mostly 4.00 to 5.00 higher, 500-850 lbs mostly 1.00 to 2.00 lower, and over 850 lbs 2.00 to 9.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold mostly 6.00 to 8.00 higher, 600-800 lbs 1.00 to 7.00 lower, 800-1000 lbs 2.00 to 8.00 higher, and over 1000 lbs 1.00 lower on a light test. Next released report Oct 18th. Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers M&L 1 This Week Last Week Year Ago M&L 1 This Week Last Week Year Ago 160.66 400-500 lbs 193.11 188.95 176.32 400-500 lbs 167.99 161.97 147.60 147.15 500-600 lbs 177.32 179.28 162.52 500-600 lbs 160.82 153.87 141.32 137.29 600-700 lbs 170.11 170.83 157.87 600-700 lbs 151.43 156.06 134.19 700-800 lbs 160.48 161.60 151.65 700-800 lbs 152.08 154.25 800-900 lbs 160.64 158.74 144.63 800-900 lbs 150.64 145.83 900-1000 lbs 156.17 153.83 140.24 900-1000 lbs 146.38 138.78 Page 20

SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM EDUCATIONAL, PERFORMANCE & CARCASS CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM Entry Deadline: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Sandhills Cattle Association 904 E Highway 20, Suite 1, Valentine, NE 69201 or [email protected] Call with questions: (402) 376-2310 This form is also available by visiting our website at https://www.sandhillscattle.com/epc Ranch Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Exhibitor Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Transportation to Cottonwood Feeders near Stuart, NE on 11/10/21: Will Haul Myself Need Transportation SCA Tag # Ranch Sex Birth Date Breed & Description Donate this calf to (Office Use Tag (Color, Brands, etc.) ‘Steers for Students’* Only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Steers for Students program is limited to one donation per contestant, ten total per contes, and must be steers. (Please use another sheet if you’d like to enter more than calves!) Please list all vaccinations and dates given to calves below. (If different calves were on different vaccination programs, please indicate which calves received which vaccines.) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ >>Return with Signed Payment Agreement on back of this page. << Page 21

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 2020-21 Educational, Performance & Carcass Contest Payment Agreement I, the undersigned, understand that the Sandhills Cattle Association’s 2021-22 Educational, Performance and Carcass Contest (EP&C Contest) calves will be sold in separate marketing groups throughout the year in 2022. I understand that when a group of calves is shipped from the feedyard and sold, if I have a calf or calves in that marketing group, I will be paid a down payment of not less than $150 per calf at that time. The balance owed, minus expenses will be paid when the winners are announced, and awards are presented at the Annual EP&C Banquet held after all the calves have shipped and sold in 2022. Furthermore, I understand that the Steers for Students program is not mandatory and if I donated a calf to the Steers for Students program, I understand that there will be no deposits or payments made to me when the calf is marketed. I understand that the program is set up to contribute to the youth of the Sandhills and the Sandhills Cattle Association. I understand I will be getting half of the premium cuts from my calf back in lieu of payment, and I also understand half of the premium cuts will go to the Sandhills Cattle Association to provide locally sourced beef at their future events, as well as the balance of the meat will be set to the schools who choose to participate in the Steers for Students program. By signing below, I agree to the payment terms set forth by this payment agreement. Signed: Printed Name: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________ Bred Cattle Marketing Specialists ROD WRIGHT - NORTH PLATTE OWNER (308) 530-4537 Let us help YOU find the right solution! GLADE SMITH - NORTH PLATTE We have fall and winter bred cows LIVESTOCK SALES/FIELD REP and heifers along with several (308) 660-9168 dispersions of spring bred cows and LARAE THOMPSON - OFFICE MANAGER heifers available. Many coming out (308) 534-0939 OR FAX (308) 534-1737 of extremely dry areas. [email protected] Give us a call to discuss buying DENISE FLANDERS opportunities, as well as marketing WEBSITE MAINT. AND AD. LIAISON options for your own operations. (308) 530-8571 Find us on Facebook: Wright Livestock and at [email protected] http://www.bredcowswrightlivestock.com/ FIELD REPRESENTATIVES JOE VODICKA - SPEARFISH, SD (307) 351-2024 KRIS SAYER - WALLACE, NE (308) 660-1103 TUCKER FREDERICK - HAYTI, SD (308) 530-4003 Connecting the right people with the right cattle since 1986! Page 22

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2020-21 EP&C Contest ResultsSANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 CARCASS DIVISION - Individual (Adjusted Yield Grade - Closest to zero, the better) STEERS HEIFERS Place Name Tag Adj YG Place Name Tag Adj YG 1st Wayne Licking 477 1.147 1st Gary Swanson 215 0.970 2nd Gary Swanson 494 1.544 2nd Craig O’Kief 202 1.235 3rd Marshal Tinant 502 1.547 3rd Wayne Licking 212 1.336 4th Larry O’Kief 427 1.650 4th Steve Moreland 209 1.861 5th Brock Moreland 434 1.652 5th Wayne Licking 210 1.894 6th Joe Butler 459 1.713 6th Craig O’Kief 201 2.103 7th Joe Butler 452 1.817 7th Steve Moreland 207 2.194 8th Joe Butler 460 1.863 8th Brock Moreland 205 2.212 9th Burton Mikkelsen 431 1.871 9th Brock Moreland 203 2.731 10th Joe Butler 453 1.930 10th Jeremy Cast 214 2.811 Average 3.208 Average 2.536 GAIN DIVISION - Individual (Adjusted Average Daily Gain) STEERS HEIFERS Place Name Tag Adj ADG Place Name Tag Adj ADG 1st Craig O’Kief 426 3.265 1st Steve Moreland 209 2.766 2nd Matt Blackford 464 3.250 2nd Gary Swanson 215 2.670 3rd Shane Pettit 451 3.157 3rd Steve Moreland 206 2.514 4th Steve Moreland 437 3.112 4th Jeremy Cast 214 2.442 5th Steve Moreland 441 3.089 5th Marshal Tinant 216 2.419 6th Matt Blackford 463 2.987 6th Brock Moreland 205 2.346 7th Brock Moreland 436 2.908 7th Craig O’Kief 201 2.341 8th Wayne Licking 475 2.899 8th Wayne Licking 211 2.253 9th Brock Moreland 435 2.889 9th Brock Moreland 203 2.205 10th Darby Line 480 2.884 10th Wayne Licking 210 2.185 Average 2.632 Average 2.259 PROFITABILITY DIVISION - Individual (End Value minus Beginning Value) minus Expenses STEERS HEIFERS Place Name Tag $ Profit Place Name Tag $ Profit 1st Blackford Ranch 463 $283.79 1st Gary Swanson 215 $155.87 2nd Blackford Ranch 462 $279.03 2nd Steve Moreland 206 $146.18 3rd Wayne Licking 475 $237.34 3rd Brock Moreland 205 $108.05 4th Steve Moreland 441 $226.43 4th Craig O’Kief 201 $92.75 5th Wayne Licking 476 $192.18 5th Marshal Tinant 216 $70.41 6th Joe Butler 459 $176.90 6th Jeremy Cast 214 $51.24 7th Joe Butler 456 $171.65 7th Steve Moreland 209 $49.70 8th Darby Line 480 $152.90 8th Wayne Licking 203 $26.22 9th Brock Moreland 435 $150.66 9th Brock Moreland 203 $4.29 10th Tom Marcy 471 $122.81 10th Wayne Licking 211 ($3.82) Average ($31.81) Average $6.56 OVERALL DIVISION - Individuals (Based on points gained by ranking in Caracass, Gain & Profitability) STEERS HEIFERS Place Name Tag Pts Place Name Tag Pts 1st Blackford Ranch 463 207 1st Gary Swanson 215 209 2nd Joe Butler 459 201 2nd Steve Moreland 209 179 3rd Wayne Licking 475 193 3rd Brock Moreland 205 140 4th Burton Mikkelsen 431 184 4th Craig O’Kief 201 140 5th Steve Moreland 441 183 5th Wayne Licking 210 120 6th Gary Swanson 495 183 6th Marshal Tinant 216 117 7th Marshal Tinant 503 179 7th Jeremy Cast 214 117 8th Brock Moreland 435 177 8th Wayne Licking 212 114 9th Gary Swanson 494 176 9th Craig O’Kief 202 114 10th Brock Moreland 436 171 10th Steve Moreland 206 110 Page 24

Livestock Market Divisions SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM PROFITABILITY DIVISION GAIN DIVISION (End Value – Beginning Value) - Expenses Adjusted Average Daily Gain Place Owner Tag $ Profit Place Owner Tag Gain 1st Valentine Livestock 465 $136.24 1st Atkinson Livestock 485 3.022 2nd Atkinson Livestock 483 $82.09 2nd Atkinson Livestock 483 2.708 3rd Atkinson Livestock 485 $31.25 3rd Atkinson Livestock 484 2.634 4th Valentine Livestock 466 ($53.94) 4th Valentine Livestock 465 2.599 5th Atkinson Livestock 484 ($117.50) 5th Valentine Livestock 466 2.474 CARCASS DIVISION OVERALL Based on Adjusted Yield Grade (Based on pts by ranking in Carcass, Gain & Profit) Owner Tag Gain Place Owner Tag P oints Place Valentine Livestock 466 1.386 1st Valentine Livestock 465 186 1st Valentine Livestock 465 1.588 2nd Atkinson Livestock 483 156 2nd Atkinson Livestock 484 2.444 3rd Valentine Livestock 465 134 3rd Atkinson Livestock 483 2.979 4th Atkinson Livestock 485 133 4th Atksinson Livestock 485 4.348 5th Atkinson Livestock 484 115 5th SUPERIOR THREE HEAD (Livestock markets & Individuals) (This year, we utilized the points system to place this class. Ties were broken with the higher profit.) Place Owner Pen# #1 Pts #2 Pts #3 Pts Ttl Pts Profit/Loss 1st Gary Swanson 17 215 212 495 183 494 176 571 $108.92 2nd Joe Butler 4 59 201 456 170 452 162 533 $142.54 3rd Steve Moreland 12 441 183 209 181 437 164 528 $113.05 4th Blackford Ranch 3 463 207 462 161 464 151 519 $226.81 5th Brock Moreland 8 435 177 436 171 448 145 493 $119.59 6th Wayne Licking 22 475 193 476 152 210 122 467 $151.91 7th Joe Butler 5 457 159 460 157 454 149 465 $51.08 8th Marshal Tinant 18 503 179 502 156 501 88 423 $29.30 9th Steve Moreland 13 440 145 446 141 439 123 409 ($6.77) 10th Atkinson Livestock 1 483 156 485 133 484 155 404 ($1.38) Page 25

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SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM SCA Welcomes New Board Members! Chad Johnston Chad Johnston grew up in Thedford on his family ranch and after college moved to Maywood in 1993 to work at Farmers State Bank and stayed until the year 2018. Chad currently works for Equitable Bank in North Platte and has had a career in banking for 27 years. He is on the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Independent Community Bankers Association and has been on the Executive Committee for the past seven years, and was the Chairman of the association from 2018- 2020 as well. Chad and his wife Audra Johnston currently have 300 cows and operate in Lincoln and McPherson counties. Chad has owned cows for nearly all his life and has many friends/ customers/contacts in the Sandhills area who ranch. Chad has been an advocate for banking and agriculture in the past and feels like serving on the Board of Directors for the Sandhills Cattle Association would be a good fit for him as a rancher and banker. Chad says that he has always told people that you can’t just count on someone else to stand up for you, sometimes you must stand up for yourself for your voice to be heard. Wesley Kilmurry Wesley is a part-owner and manager in the Atkinson Livestock Market and also ranches North of Atkinson, running a commercial and registered Angus herd. As a sale barn manager Wesley feels like he matches the Sandhills Cattle Association's mission statement, \"Promote the Cattle & Resources of the Sandhills through education, marketing, communications, and unique member services.\" Wesley states that he not only represents his customers when he markets their cattle but he also has a responsibility to represent them when it comes to the many issues they face as part of the beef industry as well. His qualifications include being the current President on the Board of Directors for the Atkinson Livestock Market. Wesley being so involved in Atkinson Livestock Market he has many connections to producers, feeders, buyers, and many other individuals involved in the industry. He is always willing to help out someone in any way he can and will do anything to help benefit local producers in the Sandhills and the beef industry as well. (Continued to next page) Page 27

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 Richard Fairhead Richard is the fifth generation that has lived in Western Nebraska and is the fourth generation on the ranch that him and his family operate today. They have a Cow- calf operation that retains their calves each year and sells their yearlings off grass in late summer or fall. Richard is a member of Sandhills Cattle Association and he appreciates the data-based information that SCA offers its members. He also likes that the focus of the ranching ‘way of life’ in the newsletters makes SCA’s publications not only informative but also enjoyable to read. Richard’s qualifications are that he was a first-year member of the Student-AthleteAdvisory Committee (SAAC) at Black Hills State University that started during the Universities transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division 2. During that time, they established the Mission and Philosophy Statements for the athletic department moving forward. He then graduated from Black Hills State University with my B.S. in Business Administration and Finance. After that, I spent 2.5 years at Chadron State College as a graduate assistant football coach, while also earning my M.B.A. As a coach, you are often interacting with many people primarily student-athletes in formal meetings and practices. This required an ability to talk to people in large settings. Richard feels that his 7 years at home ranching along with his experience with people and his education can bring value to the Sandhills Cattle Association by becoming our next Board Member. Page 28

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DRAXXIN Cattle Dosing Guide DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is available in the following package DESCRIPTION Animal Weight Dose Volume sizes: DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is a ready-to-use sterile parenteral (Pounds) (mL) preparation containing tulathromycin, a semi-synthetic macrolide 100 1.1 50 mL vial antibiotic of the subclass triamilide. Each mL of DRAXXIN contains 200 2.3 100 mL vial 100 mg of tulathromycin, 500 mg propylene glycol, 19.2 mg citric 300 3.4 250 mL vial acid and 5 mg monothioglycerol. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric 400 4.5 500 mL vial acid may be added to adjust pH. 500 5.7 Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-244 DRAXXIN consists of an equilibrated mixture of two isomeric forms 600 6.8 of tulathromycin in a 9:1 ratio. 700 8.0 Distributed by: The chemical names of the isomers are (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R, 800 9.1 Zoetis Inc. 12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-Ο-methyl-4-C- 900 10.2 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 [(propylamino) methyl]-α-L-ribo-hexopyrano-syl]oxy]-2-ethyl- 1000 11.4 To report a suspected adverse reaction or to request a safety data 3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy- sheet call 1-888-963-8471. 3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopy-ranosyl]-oxy]-1-oxa-6- CONTRAINDICATIONS For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting azacyclopentadecan-15-one and (2R,3R,6R,8R,9R,10S,11S,12R)- The use of DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is contraindicated in animals for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at 11-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-Ο-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino) previously found to be hypersensitive to the drug. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth. methyl]-α-L-ribo-hexopyrano-syl]oxy]-2-[(1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxy-1- For additional DRAXXIN product information call: methylbutyl]-8-hydroxy-3,6,8,10,12-pentamethyl-9-[[3,4,6-trideoxy- WARNINGS 1-888-DRAXXIN or go to www.DRAXXIN.com 3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-4- FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. azacyclotridecan-13-one, respectively. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. Revised: March 2019 INDICATIONS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 40026770A&P Beef and Non-Lactating Dairy Cattle NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS. BRD – DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia RESIDUE WARNINGS haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Myco- Cattle intended for human consumption must not be plasma bovis; and for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at slaughtered within 18 days from the last treatment. high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, This drug is not approved for use in female dairy Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis. cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy IBK – DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) associated with in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Moraxella bovis. PRECAUTIONS The effects of DRAXXIN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection can cause a transient local tissue reaction that may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Page 29

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 cvacoop.com ® Advantage Range Supplements TAKE THE ADVANTAGE. ADD VALUE TO YOUR HERD. The new CVA Advantage Range Program is designed to provide digestible protein, energy, trace minerals (to include hydroxy minerals), vitamins and ionophores to deliver gestating range cows the nutrients they need to successfully produce a calf and then re-breed. Advantage is formulated to best utilize lower-cost native grasses, harvested hays and forages with the goal to generate a profitable calf crop for our producers. Contact Cheyenne Rathe or Ted Beckner from our Ainsworth mill for more information about the Advantage Range Program and the value it will offer for your beef operation. AINSWORTH FEED MILL: 402.387.2810 1 Page 30

SANDHILLSCATTLE.COM 2nd Annual Fall Feeder Calf Preview Recap Mullen, NE – The Sandhills Cattle Association together on their cow-calf operation. Tim likes to had our 2nd Annual Fall Feeder Calf Preview this breed his Black Angus cows more for size, and it year with the Nebraska Cattlemen’s and Nebraska definitely showed by how large and nicely built Cow-Calf Council. We held this tour on September his calves were already this early in the fall. Tim 7th and 8th, which was about two weeks before answered many questions and added a lot of humor our 82nd annual convention, so September was a and conversation within the group, and everyone busy month for the Sandhills Cattle Association! enjoyed listening to him speak about his ranch. We started our two-day tour off with registration After that, we headed to Jay and Brenda Lovitt’s. and breakfast sponsored by Kraye Angus at the Jay works for a nearby Ted Turner Buffalo Ranch KwikStop in Mullen, NE. After getting everyone while Brenda runs their ranch operation at home registered and organized, our tour leader John with the help of her parents. This dynamic shows Kraye started us on our way for a great day filled that differentiation is super helpful to ranches’ with beautiful scenery, cattle, and wonderful success, and their calves’ appearance and quality company. Olsen-Andersen Angus, ran by Olen were also outstanding this year. Leaving the Olsen, his son-in-law Tim Andersen and the rest Lovitt’s, we took the scenic route in the Sandhills of their family, was our first stop of the beautiful and came upon the historical Dry Valley Church, morning. Tim and Megan, Olen’s daughter, moved and we stopped there to explore and have a great back here to the Sandhills and joined Olen in roast beef lunch provided by Kraye Angus. 2013, and they have been enjoying ranching as a After stretching our legs and letting our food settle, family and have really grown their Black Angus we started the drive to the south of Mullen to the operation together as well. The next stop was just Edis Ranch. Wade and Jeri Edis have pastureland down the road at Tim and Deanna Simonson’s. right by the Sandhills Golf Company, and Wade is Tim and Deanna have been ranching for nearly a full-time employee there too. They run a Black 25 years now, with just the two of them working Angus cow-calf operation with the help of their Page 31

SANDHILLS CATTLE NEWS | October 15, 2021 who has been with the ranch for over seven years two children Jaci and Lane and had some sizable now. Next, we visited Heath, and Kris Rasmussen, calves produced this year. Finally, we headed to our 2R Ranch, who are first-generation ranchers with an last stop of day one, Hell Bar Limited Partnership, impressive herd of Black Angus and Black Angus Charlie and Patrick Wright. Charlie and Pat have Hereford crosses. We arrived at the Paxton Ranch, put back together their family’s ranch over the years owned by John and Jessica Warren, for the last stop and have grown into a sizeable Black Angus Cow- of day two. John and Jessica had some great, heavily Calf operation. Their mother Delore’s had her 90th built Red Angus calves that they modified over the birthday that day and even came out to the ranch to years from their original straight Hereford operation. look at all of their calves with us! John and Jessica Warren then graciously held lunch To end our first day, we traveled to Thedford, NE, for us at their shop that was provided by Prairie Feed to the Sandhills Corral for supper and several guest and Tack Supply of Thedford and Security State speakers. We had a complimentary dinner served Bank. We had grilled burgers, cowboy beans, all the thanks to Vitaferm, Western Nebraska Bank, Elanco, fixins’ and a great time visiting before we all went Kraye Angus, and also a cash bar and social hour. We our separate ways. had guest speakers, Dr. Bruce Hoffman from Elanco Overall this tour was a great success thanks to our and David Briggs with Sustainable Beef LLC, many sponsors and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s and present for the evening. We had lots of interaction Cow-Calf Council, and we hope to grow even more from fellow ranchers and attendees and everyone next year! It was an enjoyable two days with a lot of really seemed to have a great time together. nice scenery and very impressive calves. If you or The following day bright and early at 7:30 am, we anyone you know would like to participate in next had breakfast at the Sandhills Corral, and then we year’s Fall Feeder Calf Preview, please get in touch headed on our way to our second day of the Fall with us at the office at any time! Feeder Calf Preview. We stopped at Halls & Son’s south place, owned by Herb and Lora Hall, and had an excellent presentation by herdsman Jim Latoski Page 32

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