Cow Country News - December 2013

Cow Country NewsCattlemens Association December 2013December 2013Ky Cattlemens Assoc.

176 Pasadena Drive

Lexington, KY 40503

Issue Highlights - 2014 KCA Convention Highlights - pg. 32-44

State Tobacco Money Could Be Lost in MSA Dispute- pg. 15

Checkoff Changes Marketing Direction in FY14 pg. 24

Young Producers Christmas Party Set for December 7 - pg. 50

May Christmas bring you joy and the New Year every Blessing

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

Farmers doing business with farmers.

Call for more information Craig Taylor - 859-771-0146 Sara Evans - 859-987-9945

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Selling every Thursday at 9 AM Receiving cattle all day Wednesday

November 26th Special Sheep Sale December 6th 6:00PM Cow Sale

December 10th 6:00PM CPH SaleDecember 17th Special Sheep Sale

2014 Convention Coverage pg. 32-44

COLUMNISTS7 Don Reynolds, 2013 Has Flown By Quickly8 James Comer, Livestock Care Standards to Come Before

Legislature10 Dave Maples, What is Your Herd Health Program?12 Baxter Black, The Cycle of Fire22 Garry Lacefield, Technology: The Good, Bad and Ugly30 Melissa Hart, Problems in My Neck of the Woods70 Roy Burris, Ag Publications Are Important!

FEATURE STORIES18 Research Finding Improves Switchgrass Establishment20 Get a Jump on Managing Next Seasons Operating Risk 24 Checkoff Changes Marketing Direction in FY1431 2013 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award Recipient

Named48 2013 Region 1 Hall of Fame Winner: Martin Hayden53 Research Round-Up 58 Farmers ROCK - A True Inspiration

14 National News15 State News16-17 County News 26-28 Economic & Policy Update46 Kentucky Junior Cattlemens Association50-51 Young Producers Council52 Membership54-55 Kentucky Beef Network56-57 Kentucky Beef Council65 News Releases68 Calendar of Events 69 Classifi ed Section: - Classified ads - Advertisers Index


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KCA 2013 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT Don Reynolds1405 Jonesville Mill Rd.,Magnolia, KY 42757(270) 528-5239PRESIDENT ELECT Steve Downs830 Arthur Mattingly RdLebanon, KY 40033(270) 865-2611 VICE PRESIDENT Gary Woodall619 McReynolds Rd.Quality, KY 42256270-725-0819

Kentucky Cattlemens Association 2013 Leadership

SECRETARY/TREASURER Billy Glenn Turpin1282 Miller DriveRichmond, KY 40475(859) 623-7219KCA PAST PRESIDENT Mike Bach1787 Wyoming Road, Owingsville, KY 40360(606) 674-2953

KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN David Lemaster1859 Irvine RoadWinchester, KY 40391(859) 749-0258KBC CHAIRMAN Chuck Crutcher 4364 Berrytown RdRineyville, KY 40162(270) 877-0239KBN CHAIRMAN Bobby Foree2440 Eminence Road, Eminence, KY 40019(502) 845-4947

KCA Regional Directors:

1972-73 Jere Caldwell - Boyle1974-77 Smith T. Powell* - Lincoln1978-79 Larry Lovell - Union1980-82 John Masters* - Mason1983-85 Seldon Hail - Laurel1986-87 Bob Vickery - Wayne1988 Glenn Mackie - Bourbon1989 Dale Lovell - Muhlenberg1990 Steve Henshaw - Union1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson1992 Glen Massengale* - Wayne1993 Dell King - Christian1994 Kenneth Lowe - Warren1995 Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe1996 Harvey Mitchell - Mercer1997 Jim Naive - Spencer

1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine2001 Larry Clay - Perry2002 Jack Kimbrough - Shelby2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden2004 Paul Napier - Lincoln2005 Eddie Young - Washington2006 Greg Ritter* - Barren2007 Don Pemberton - Christian2008 Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby2011 Greg Robey - Mercer2012 Mike Bach - Bath*(Deceased)

KCAs Past Presidents:

176 Pasadena Drive,Lexington, KY 40503 Phone 859/278-0899 Fax 859/260-2060

Web Site: www.kycattle.org or kybeef.com E-Mail: [email protected]

IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE KENTUCKY CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION.The publisher reserves the right to refuse publication of any material which he feels is unsuitable for the

publication. Although the highest journalistic ethics will be maintained, the Kentucky Cattlemens Association

limits its responsibilities for any errors, inaccuracies or misprints in advertising or editorial copy. Advertisers

and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed, and also assume

responsibility for any claims arising from such advertisements made against the publisher.

CowCountryNews

KCA STAFF

* Denotes member of Executive committee

Volume 27 Issue 12

Executive Vice President Dave MaplesStaff Accountant Kelly TuckerDirector of Kentucky Beef Network Becky ThompsonKBN Program Coordinator Brandy GravesKBN Industry Coordinator Dan MillerKBC Director of MarketingAlison Smith

KBC Director of Consumer AffairsCaitlin SwartzMembership Coordinator Nikki WhitakerCommunication Manager Leanna McGuirePublication Coordinator Carey BrownNational Advertising Sales Livestock Advertising Network, Debby Nichols, 859/321-8770

REGION 1*Steve Dunning, Vice President, 270-498-8180

Bobby Shilts, 270-547-6470Daniel Hayden, 270-570-2815Richard Russellburg, 502-233-4285Jeff Pettit, 270-884-5305George Whitson, 270-725-5906Lonnie Epley, 270-726-0844Chris Milam, 270-726-1803Lanny Boyd, 270-889-9682Bob Tucker, 270-797-8263

REGION 2*Ryan Miller, Vice President, 859-779-5461

Jerry Gaddie, 270-325-3703Dr. Kenneth Green, 270-879-0229Bobby Druen, 270-432-5969Andy Bishop, 502-275-6177 Wayne Pedigo, 270-670-9238Laura Cooper-Green, 270-230-3463Mike Elmore, 270-678-2494Marty Lile, 270-202-3282Eddie Jessie, 270-565-4371Marion Crutcher, 270-877-5709Tony Reynolds, 270-528-6142Mitchel Logsdon, 270-524-0266Kelly Flanders, 270-528-6272

REGION 3*Bobby Foree, Vice President, 502-845-4947

John Ellegood, 502-532-7573

REGION 3 continuedCorinne Kephart , 502-220-1748Kevin Perkins, 502-269-7189Paul Redmon, 859-749-7788Chris Browning, 502-268-9181Joe Lipps, 502-747-0792Rondal Dawson, 502-829-5489James Lyons, 859-361-1222

REGION 4*Tim White, Vice President, 859-223-0326

Scott Turpin, 859-314-4615Mike Stokley, 859-771-9195Chris Cooper, 859-625-0090Harold Rice, 606-652-4605John Tudor, 859-624-3834Clay Wills, 859-749-8248Ron Ray, 859-858-4326Jason Rose, 606-738-9756

REGION 5*Dave Rings, Vice President, 270-866-5535

Tim Shepherd, 859-265-7804Mike Spalding, 270-699-6587Don Minton, 606-423-2675Larry Clay, 606-438-9914Bonnie Rings, 270-585-3500Joe Goggin, 859-238-9437 Adam Chunglo, 859-613-2985Phillip Reese, 606-787-1629Cary King, 859-734-2173


Hello Again! Where has the year gone? I find it hard to believe that it is already December. I have enjoyed another great month of

traveling across the state and visiting with many fellow cattlemen. We have such a great statewide organization and should be very thankful for that!

I kicked off my month attending my local Hart County Cattlemens meeting. The guest speaker at the meeting was Dr. Garry Lacefield. I was very inspired by the words of Dr. Lacefield at the meeting. He spoke about gratification and patriotism. He further then broke it down into six topics of discussion: food, farmers, family,

friends, faith, and freedom. When talking about the subject of food he said we should be thankful for the food supply that we have in our country today. He mentioned how in the United States we pay approximately 9.5 percent of our income for food compared to the many other countries, which are significantly higher. He then moved on to talk about the farmer and put into perspective the ratio of how many people each farmer feeds. In the 1950s each farmer fed approximately 18 people, today the ratio is one farmer to 163 people. With our fast growing population, the predictions are that we are going to have to increase our production by another 50 percent to feed the world by the year 2050. After hearing this presentation from Dr. Lacefield, it really hits home and puts everything in perspective for us as farmers and cattlemen that we have our work cut out in the future!

I was invited by Whitney Carmen to attend the Hancock County Cattlemens meeting on November 7th. There were approximately 40 people in attendance. I

spoke on behalf of the KCA and talked about the structure of our great organization.

I also had the privilege to attend the Farm Bureau Commodity meeting with Dave Maples. There were many different commodity groups in attendance. We listened to Senator Paul Hornback and RepresentativeTom McKee give their concerns for the upcoming general assembly.

I attended our Full Board Meeting on November 15th at the Shelby county extension office. We received updates from our association and the many things that are happening in our association. Nikki announced that we are ahead of schedule on our 2014 membership at approximately 4,000 members already. I encourage everyone to continue to strive for even higher membership goals next year. Our guest speaker was our state veterinarian, Dr. Bob Stout. He talked to us about BVD in cattle and other issues facing the cattle industry in the state. It was also good to see one of our past state Presidents, Dr. Jack Kimbrough in attendance at our meeting. I

want to extend a thank you to the Shelby County Extension Agent, Corinne Benton for her hospitality and the Shelby County Cattlemens Association for the delicious steaks that they cooked for us.

Happy Holidays and Best W ishes! Hope to see all of you January 16-18 at the Kentucky Cattlemens Convention in Lexington!

PRESIDENTS THOUGHTS

DonReynolds

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2013 Has Flown By Quickly

Heres my grandson, Rylan Scott Hines taking an interest at an early age looking at the Cow Country News.


As Kentuckys proposed livestock care standards wind through the approval process, this is a good time to take a look at how these proposed standards came about and what they will (and will not) do.

The Kentucky Livestock Care Standards Commission was created as a response to efforts in other states to adopt standards based more on perception than sound science. Those standards threatened to impact

the economic competitiveness of the farmers in those states without materially improving the care of their animals. Kentucky farm interests decided to take the lead in developing on-farm standards that will protect our animals without putting undue regulatory burdens on our producers.

The commission, headed by Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout, created a multi-species document with input from all segments of the livestock industry as well as other interested parties. The draft was approved by the commission and the Kentucky State Board of Agriculture.

The proposed standards were addressed in a hearing in September, and public commen ts were taken. Next, legislative committees must consider the standards. If there is no objection

from the legislature, the proposed standards could become administrative regulations with the force of law early next year.

These proposed regulations would not tell farmers how to farm but would set minimum standards that any respectable producer should already be following. For example: Shelter may be natural or man-made and include confined, semi-confined, open lots, or pastures. Acceptable management practices include castrating, dehorning, all forms of identification, vaccination, and antibiotic use. Proposed regulations on euthanasia are modeled after American Veterinary Medical Association standards. Adequate feed and water are addressed. The regulations would come into play only in the event of an animal abuse complaint.

These proposed standards reflect and maintain the progress the livestock industry has made over the years in animal comfort and animal welfare.

Kentucky livestock today are more comfortable and better cared for than at any time in history. Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund investments have improved handling facilities, feedstuff quality, genetics, and producer knowledge with funding tied to quality assurance programs. The investment in research at our universities has enabled producers to apply science-based improvements in all sectors of the animal life cycle. With these proposed standards, the Kentucky Livestock Care Standards Commission has taken a giant step forward in defining the line between acceptable treatment and abuse.

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The holiday season is always a busy time. It is a wonderful time but sometimes a stressful time. With the end of the year, one often stops and reflects back over the past 12 months. From a weather stand point Kentucky has been blessed with a banner year for crops and forages and the cattle market has been really good. So from the production point of view most everyone should be pleased with 2013.

I receive many phone calls in the office and I have the opportunity to talk with many cattle producers over

the year. I think I get a good feel of what the issues are. One animal health issue that our producers are battling and just want to go away is bovine viral diarrhea viruses (BVDV). I have read many articles and talked to several veterinarians and producers that know the effects of the virus really well. BVDV is a source of economic loss for producers worldwide and not just for Kentucky producers. From what I read there are two states of infection (acute infection and persistently infected or PI). The economic impact is largely due to the effects of acute infections, but the PI animals are the most common source of the virus and the most frequent paths for introducing the virus into a new population of animals.

Total cost of BVDV was estimated at $1.9 billion annually in 2011. That was based on a cost of $35 - $56/calf estimated by Dr. Julia Ridpath, a

USDA Agriculture Research Service research microbiologist.

If the cost was nearly $2 billion in 2011 with todays calf prices I can see why the issue is so great today. Buyers are more demanding with the price of calves being what they are. The financial risk is so much more now.

I am sure that it is very frustrating to feedlot or stocker operators to get a load of expensive calves and their health breaks and they fall apart just after arrival.

BVD is just one part of a complex issue facing our industry. Calves that have been weaned and preconditioned are one way that the risk can be reduced. As cow/calf producers one New Years resolution would be to implement a preconditioning program. This year the preconditioned calves have been more valuable by as much as $100 to $150 dollars per animal.

The economic signals are telling producers that a weaned, vaccinated calf in load lots are what the market wants. It looks like the spread is getting to a point where producers can spend the extra time to get the calves in proper market ready condition.

Back to the BVDV-PI problem.

Kentucky native and BVD authority Dr. Dan Givens DVM, PHD at Auburn University Veterinary School was in the office last month and we were talking about the problem. I asked him what the solution was and he described a three pronged approach of biosecurity, surveillance and control.

In other words be careful of what animals you bring to your farm, test your animals for BVD so that you can monitor the virus and implement a good herd health vaccination program.

KCA ConventionI hope you are making your plans

to attend the KCA convention this January 16-18. Dr. Victor Cortese will be the featured speaker sponsored by the Gordon F. Jones Lectureship series. His topic will be about using the immune system to maximize profits. He has many publications on viral infections, immunology, and neonatal immunology. In 2013, Bovine Veterinarian Magazine selected Dr. Cortese as one of the twenty most influential cattle veterinarians in the United States.

I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

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The Mountain West as pictured by the European immigrants in the days of Lewis and Clark, was covered with immense healthy forests that had recycled themselves naturally for centuries. They grew from seeds, matured, reproduced, died, burned and prepared the land for a fresh seeding. Fire was not the enemy.

Explorers first saw the forests holding their place in the bio-system of the West. Settlers came and built forts and fences, houses and dams, cities and freeways. Forests were harvested for fuel

and construction. They had to be cleared so man could build on the ground.

Timber companies, ranchers and railroaders thought the virgin forests were unending. In the latter part of the 19th century they were allowed to recycle. During the early 20th century timber companies and government agencies began to replant clear-cut forests to sustain timbering.

Then mid-century came the conservationists, politicians, environmentalists and tree huggers. They took the stand that thinning, clear-cutting, grazing, hunting, improving water tanks, roads and settlers just harmed the forest. So they instigated restrictions. They chose forest fire as the enemy, Smokey the Bear told them so! For the next 50 years of forest management they fought forest fires. This encouraged people to build beautiful homes in the tall pines. Any attempt to utilize the crowning, crowded timber or deadfall as

a private industry resource was scorned. The trees kept growing and seeding, seeding, shedding, dying and falling on the forest floor. In the 1980s the pine-bark beetle became an obvious factor and large stands of pine trees turned yellow and died.

Then lightning stood up and took his turn. He set the West on fire. It is still burning. Today forest fires consume twice as much land each year as they did in 1970. The burn season today is two and a half months longer than it was in 1970. Nature is taking it back until every acre of pine trees in the West is recycled in the inferno. It will take years and years to recover from our hubris that allowed us to think we can bend natures rules and get away with it.

We all watch with fear and admiration as fire jumpers by the thousands every year risk their lives daily to protect man-made structures. And what happened to the environmentalists and conservationists

and politicians who lead the battle to drive lumberjacks, cowboys and miners out of the woods? The same activists who used the spotted owl and their incestuous sycophant, the EPA, to shut down sawmill towns and grazing permits and road buildersthe greasy politicians parading their magnanimous influence like circus monkeys in a side show shutting down the West by decreeing it a wilderness. Where are they now?

Now that, through unintended consequences, they have helped savage the West, I expect theyve moved on. Theyve taken their Sierra Club calendars, endangered species T-shirts, fundraising bumper stickers and non-profit lawyers to work on bombing horse slaughter plants, protesting GMO grain, burning animal research laboratories, sabotaging modern animal agriculture and, as always, trying to save the old reliable whale.

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Beef Promotion and Research ProgramPrivate Treaty Sales Checkoff Investment Form

Provided for in the Beef Promotion and Research Order Section 1260.172, paragraph (2) assessments: Any producer marketing the cattle of that producers own production in the form of beef or beef products to consumers, either directly or through retail or whole-

sale outlets, or for export purposes, shall remit to a qualied state beef council or to the Board an assessment on such cattle at the rate of one dollar ($1) per head of cattle or the equivalent thereof.

Date________________Sellers Name_________________ Buyers Name_______________________Address______________________ Address____________________________City/State/Zip________________ City/State/Zip_______________________Seller Signature_____________ Buyers Signature___________________

Both the seller and the buyer have the responsibility to have the $1 per head assessment collected and remitted to the qualied state beef council. This form is designed for the seller to use in private treaty sales.

Total Number of Cattle Sold_________ X $1 per head=$_____________Date of Sale_____________________________________________________ State of Person remitting assessment Seller_______ Buyer_________State of Origin of Cattle__________________________________________ Brand Inspection Number (if Applicable)__________________________

Send Form & Remittance to: Kentucky Cattlemens Association, 176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY 40503

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.8 hour per response, including the time for re-viewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and

completing and reviewing the form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Dept. of Agriculture, Clearance Ofcer, STOP 7602, 1400

Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, 20250-7602. When replying refer to the OMB Number (OMB #0581-0152) and Form Number in your letter. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond

to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and martial or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities

who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Ofce of Communications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD). To le a complaint, write to the Secretary of

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NATIONAL NEWS

WASHINGTON, OCT. 29, 2013

Farmers waiting for their Conservation Security or Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) payments should receive them in the coming days. The shutdown of the federal government delayed some of the $907 million in pay-ments from USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to CSP participants who have enrolled millions of acres to improve the overall conser-vation performance of their operations.

Farmers and ranchers are stewards of our natural resources, and their efforts show the value of conservation working farms, ranches, and forests can provide food and fiber as well as clean water and valuable wildlife habitat, NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. Were happy to have our staff back in the field where they can continue working with farmers and ranchers to put conservation practices on the ground.

The payments are part of a financial

assistance program for producers who are already established conservation stewards and are implementing additional conservation activities for higher, farm-level benefits on their property. This work leads to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat, while also supporting rural economies.The Conservation Stewardship Program, now in its fifth year, replaced the former Conservation Security Program. To date, farmers, ranchers and forestland owners have enrolled about 60 million acres into the programs.

Funding for other Farm Bill programs expired Sept. 30, including the Conservation Reserve Program, Grassland Reserve Program, Wetland Reserve Program, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and Healthy Forests Reserve Program.

For more information, visit a local USDA Service Center or visit NRCS website.

Payments for Popular Conservation Program Ready Following Shutdown Delay

WASHINGTON (NOV. 1, 2013)

The National Cattlemens Beef Association (NCBA) commends the announce-ment today by the United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), that it has completed its efforts to modernize import regulations for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). This final import regulation is based on internationally-accepted scientific literature and the stan-dards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).The basis of these import regula-tions, set on internationally-accepted science and the OIE guidelines, is critical in showing that the U.S. is committed to ensuring trade, unfet-tered by protectionist motivations, and sends a clear message to our trad-

ing partners of the value we place on fair trade, said Scott George, NCBA president and Cody, Wyo. cattleman. I am pleased that NCBA has been a leader on this issue since 2003 and that the USDA/APHIS incorporat-ed the comments of cattle producers in finalizing these regulations. These regulations show that cattlemen and women not only talk about market access, but that we stand behind it.This regulation, also known as the comprehensive BSE rule, brings the U.S. into compliance with interna-tional trade standards without com-promising the interlocking safeguards against BSE that are currently in place.This is great news for the U.S. cattle industry and integral to our efforts to further international trade, George said. With these import regulations set, I am confident we will be able to expand our market access and meet international demand for high quali-

ty U.S. beef. We greatly appreciate the work of USDA Secretary Vilsack and the entire team at USDA/APHIS.The comprehensive BSE rule will solidify the United States commit-ment to basing our trade relation-ships on internationally-recognized, science-based standards. When this rule is in effect, the U.S. will use the same criteria and categories as the OIE to identify a countrys BSE risk status. This rule will be published in the Federal Register and will become

effective 90 days after publication.The National Cattlemens Beef

Association (NCBA) has represented Americas cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy. As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef. Efforts are made possible through membership contributions. To join, contact NCBA at 1-866-BEEF-USA or [email protected].

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STATE NEWS

Kentucky Uncertain How Much State Tobacco Money Could Be Lost in MSA disputeFRANKFORT, KY

Kentucky could lose half, all, or none of its tobacco set-tlement payment next year due to a Sept. 11 ruling that found the state nondiligent in upholding statutes requiring escrow payments by nonparticipating cigarette manu-facturers.

The decision, in which an arbitration panel named Kentucky among six states found nondiligent, leaves the state uncertain about just how much it will receive next spring for calendar year 2014, Governors Office of Agricultural Policy Executive Director Roger Thomas today told the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture yesterday. Kentucky had anticipated receiving approximately $90 million in tobacco settlement dollars next year, with agriculture getting half of whatever dollars are received.

It s pure speculation at this point said Thomas. It all depends on these various state MSA courts and what their rulings are on motions to vacate.

It could be $45 million, it could be $5 million, it just depends on the actions of the state MSA courts Thomas said. There is even a possibility that the states payment due in March 2014 will not be reduced, pending court actions, he said.

Since tobacco settlement payments fund Kentuckys popular Agricultural Development Fund, Thomas told the committee the outcome would have a very dramatic effect on state agricultural programs. Still, he emphasized that it is too early to say exactly what the Sept. decision will mean for 2014 and throughout the next budget cycle.

(But) it s easy to see we have our challenges before us, he said.

According to the arbitration panel, Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Indiana did not adequately enforce collections from nonparticipating manufacturers, or NPMs, who were not original signers to a 1998 multi-billion-dollar master tobacco settlement agreement between the four largest tobacco companies (at that time) and 46 states. NPMs are expected by law to make escrow payments.

The original signerswhich lost market share in 2003blamed the loss on inadequate enforcement of NPMs, according to a Nov. 7 article on the issue on the web site Law360. Those original signers, or participating manufacturers, felt sales by nonparticipating companies had increased more than they should have because Kentucky and the other states did not adequately enforce collections from NPMs.

To shield themselves financially, the participating manufacturers invoked what is called an NPM adjustment under law and withheld money from the settlement agreement. The adjustment, says the Law360 article, allows participating manufacturers to reduce payments to states if they (the companies) lose market share to their nonparticipating colleagues because of the multistate settlements obligations. States that are found to have closely followed their model laws were shielded from reductions, while those found nondiligent will have their tobacco settlement payments reduced.

Although Kentucky feels like we were diligent in our enforcement, says Thomas, the arbitration panel judged otherwise, he said.

Appreciation for the impact the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund has had on the states farms was voiced by Committee Co-Chair Sen.

Paul Hornback, R-Shelbyville.Without that foresight by

those of you who sat here and (developed) HB 611 I dont think our agriculture in this state would be nearly as far along as it is, he said. HB 611, passed by the 2000 Kentucky General Assembly, determined how agriculture would benefit from Kentuckys $3 billion share of the 1998 tobacco settlement.

Fellow Committee Co-Chair Rep. Tom McKee, D-Cynthiana, offered some praise of his own.

It was an honor for me to work with you and many other legislators to help develop these programs, McKee said to Thomas, himself a former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. I think if you travel the state, if you go out on

the rural roads of Kentucky, youre going to see fence that wouldnt be there; youre going to see cattle handling facilities that wouldnt be there (with the ADF).

The committee also received testimony from Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, subcommittee reports on rural issues and horse farming from Subcommittee on Rural Issues Co-Chair Sen. Stan Humphries, R-Cadiz, and Subcommittee on Horse Farming Co-Chair Rep. Susan Westrom, D-Lexington. Representatives from Kentucky Farm Bureau were also expected to testify, as were officials from AT&T who were scheduled to speak on telecommunications and modernization.

Maple Shade FarmFlemingsburg, KY

Pete Gray - Martha Prewitt606-748-3763 or 849-4249

Reynolds LimousinDanville, KY

Richard & Marcia Reynolds859-332-7624

HB FarmsMidway, KY

Greg Blaydes: 859-338-9402James Hicks: 859-227-0490

Pharris Farms LimousinLeitch eld, KY

Mike & Rose Pharris270-230-2836

Sunnyside FarmBowling Green, KY

Dan & Margie Duvall270-563-4897

Massey LimousinLondon, KYJoey Massey606-877-5571

Cummins Polled LimousinFoster, KY

David & Mary Ann Cummins606-782-7003

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Englewood FarmLancaster, KY

John Tobe - John Ethington859-621-4411

Longview FarmsLewisport, KY

Gary Long270-295-3973

Milam Cattle Co.Olmstead, KYChris Milam

270-847-0634

Twin Oaks FarmEubank, KY

Jon Anderson606-305-8859

ACH Holdings, LLCBowling Green, KY

Stephen, Emily & Carter Haynes270-799-8685 or 270-799-8684

Campbell FarmsButler, KY

David & Molly Campbell859-409-0811

Kentucky River LimousinLancaster, KY

Jonathan, LauraBeth & Tyler Ray859-339-1137

KLBA DirectorsDavid S. Campbell (2 year)

Butler, 859-409-0811Tom Daniel (1 year)

Mt. Sterling, 859-585-1785Pete Gray, (1 year)

Flemingsburg, 606-748-3763Stephen Haynes ( 2 year)

Bowling Green, 270-799-8685James Hicks, (1 Year)Midway, 859-227-0490

Jennifer Hornback, (2 year)Magnolia, 502-639-8507

Richard Reynolds, (1 year)Danville, 859-324-0897


BY DORIS HAMILTONThe Mercer County Cattlemens Association took our very first bus trip on October 6th to 9th to Kansas. A total of 26 members loaded a charter bus on Sunday afternoon and headed west. We made it as far as St. Louis, Missouri before turning in for the night. After a few hours of sleep it was off to our main destination of Manhattan, Kansas.

Monday evening we enjoyed a tour of the Kansas State Universitys stocker unit, courtesy of Dr. Dale Blasi. We learned about several research studies they have conducted at their unit and got our first glimpse of Kansas prairie grass. We also enjoyed a catered barbecue dinner sponsored by Elanco.

Later, it was off to J.C. Livestock Sales where we saw some fancy calves coming off of pasture and bringing high dollar prices. This small, family-owned sale barn prides itself on quality calves, the majority of which this evening were from Lyons Ranch or sired by Lyons Ranch bulls. J.C. Livestock Sales manager, Karl Langvardt is also a member of the Lyons family. He and his wife, Amy Lyons Langvardt, manage the Alta Vista Lyons Ranch location along with her parents and founders, Jan and Frank Lyons. We learned more about Lyons Ranch on Wednesday.

Tuesday was a full day of tours starting with a nice guided tour through the Great Plains manufacturing facility. We were able to see the complete manufacturing process of a seed drill from raw steel to bolting on the final part. After lunch we moved on to the Haw Ranch Feedyard in Potwin, Kansas. They have a capacity of 20,000 head and on that day had an inventory of 19,600 head of cattle. They found their niche in the cattle feeding industry buying calves out of Mexico to capitalize on compensatory gain and heat tolerance.

Next, we visited Ratliff Jerseys, which was named Premier Breeder of the Jersey division at the World Dairy Expo just days earlier. Owner, Christy Ratliff gave us a

tour and showed us around the barns full of exceptional Jersey cows. Our final farm of the day was Porter Cattle Company, owned and operated by Rich Porter in Reading, KS. Rich buys what he calls high risk calves, being 350 pound bulls out of the Southeast. He and his manager openly shared with us their vet protocol, their techniques and trade secrets of his 14,000 acre operation. From their cattle handling facility we were told he owned every acre of land we could see around the entire horizon. Mr. Porter accompanied us to dinner at a nearby historic restaurant, the Hays House in Council Grove, KS.

Wednesday morning we were homeward bound, but not before we took a quick stop at Lyons Ranch. Karl and Amy Langvardt along with their neighbor and farmhand, Wade, gathered up a group of their cows and calves for us to see. The new crop of Fall calves we saw will be featured at their bull sale in early 2015. The rest of Wednesday was spent traveling the long road home. All-in-all it was time well spent and we returned just in time to prepare for the annual membership meeting days later.

The Mercer County Cattlemens Association held our annual membership meeting on October 22 with a record crowd of about 180 people in attendance. Was it the food, the promise of exceptional door prizes, the opportunity to hear Steve Downs and Dave Maples speak, or just the excitement of an active, growing association that brought the crowd? We may never know for sure, but it was certainly good to see so many cattle enthusiasts gathered together in Mercer County.

Our featured speakers for the evening included the Kentucky Cattlemens Association President Elect Steve Downs as well as the Executive Vice President Dave Maples. Both gentlemen brought a very positive message for cattle producers and a bright outlook for the future of the industry and our association.

As always, the main focus of our annual meeting was to elect new officers and board members as well as honor those who were retiring. The following board

members were acknowledged for their outstanding efforts and hard work during their 3-year term of service: John Goodlett, Brooks Peavler, Bill Shewmaker and Ian Thomas. Retiring officers included Vice President Myron Ellis and President Adam Chunglo. Adam had served a total of 3 consecutive years as President and will now take over the office of Past President. Ian Thomas was elected as the new President and John Goodlett as the Vice President. Linda McClanahan was re-elected to the office of Secretary and Doris Hamilton as Treasurer. Board members included: Kevin Horn, Jeff Kaufman, Dale Shannon Sexton, Larry Thom, Danny Brock, Nathan Ellis, Anthony Hamlin, Johnny Lakes, Aaron Burke, Elaine Thomas, Mark Gash and Zac Lewis.

The grand finale of the evening was a wide array of door prizes ranging from crushed stone and hay rings to a hot shot and feed bunks. As a special treat, all members who had paid their 2014 dues were entered into the drawing for a John Deere pedal tractor donated by Deere Country Equipment. We collected dues

for 74 members that night.

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Mercer County Cattlemens Had a Busy October

Pictured above are the Mercer County Cattlemens Association members who participated in the trip to Kansas. Left to right are: Johnny and Michele Lakes, Carroll and Trudy Montgomery, Jamie DeHart, Jackson Lakes, Dale Sexton, Betty Goodlett (back), Nancy and John Goodlett, Emily and Doris Hamilton, Myron, Trevor and April Ellis, Will, Elizabeth Gray (back), Julia and Kaye Weaber, Steve and Tommie Gilvin, Pete and Kathy Dennen, Tonya Horn, Miller Horn and the bus driver. Pic-ture taken by Linda McClanahan.Below: Karl Langvardt of Lyons Ranch in Alta Vista, KS answered ques-tions about their operation.

Retiring Mercer County Cat-tlemens Association President Adam Chunglo (left) congratulates Ian Thomas, the newly elected President.


On Saturday, November 2, 2013, the Larue County Beef Producers were busy preparing a meal at a local benefi t for dairy farmer Gary Rock. Gary was injured in a farming accident in late August, where he lost both legs. The beef producers donated and served

approximately 400 meals during the benefi t.

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ANGUSShow: 10 AM, February 28Sale: 12 PM, March 1 Tim Dievert, 859-236-4591859-238-3195 (Cell)

BEEFALOShow: 2:30 PM, February 28Sale: 11:30 AM, March 1Kyle Skidmore, 502-641-7878

CHAROLAISShow: 12 PM, March 1Sale: 4 PM, March 1Mitchell Management(417) 867-5526

TRADE SHOWFebruary 28 - March 2John McDonald, 859-498-0189859-404-1406 (Cell)

LIMOUSINShow: 10 AM, March 1Sale: 3 PM, March 1Keith Kissee, 804-353-2220817-821-6263 (Cell)

PEN HEIFERShow: 2 PM, February 28Sale: 2 PM, March 1Doug Parke, 859-987-5758 859-421-6100 (Cell)

HEREFORDShow: 1 PM, February 28Sale: 12:30 PM, March 1Earlene Thomas, 859-623-5734

RED ANGUSShow: 10 AM, February 28Sale: 10 AM, March 1Johnnie Cundiff, 606-871-7438606-636-6896 (Work)

RED POLLShow: 4 PM, February 28Sale: 9:30 AM, March 1Leo Young, 502-722-5379 (Home)502-321-9893 (Cell)

SHORTHORNShow: 10 AM, March 1Sale: 1 PM, March 1Aegerter Marketing Services Inc.402-641-4696

SIMMENTALShow: 4 PM, February 28Sale: 11 AM, March 1Doug Parke, 859-987-5758 859-421-6100 (Cell)

GELBVIEHShow: 1 PM, February 28Sale: 3:30 PM, March 1David Slaughters, (270)556-4259

OTHER EVENTS:

Youth Judging Contest6:45 AM, March 1, Check In8 AM, March 1, Contest3 PM, March 1, Awards

Junior Heifer Show8 AM, March 2

Junior Steer Show8 AM, March 2

Kentucky Farm Bureau BEEF EXPOKY Fair & Expo Center Louisville, KY February 28 - March 2, 2014

Dont Miss These Other Expo Events!!Junior Heifer, Steer, and Market Heifer Jackpot Shows

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Major Co-SponsorsKentucky Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, Merial, Kentucky Cattlemens Association,

and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, James R. Comer, Commissioner

The Barren County Cattlemens meeting was held Thursday evening, October 24 at the Barren Coun-ty High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting Terry Bunnell of the Peoples Bank, Larry Eversole and Bill Medley of AGRIfi nancial Services, presented a program on Grain and Commodity Market. Pic-

tured above L to R: Larry Eversole, AGRIfi nancial out of Louisville; Terry Bunnell, Peoples Bank in Glasgow; Eugene Myatt, Burkmann Feed Co. of Glasgow; Bill Medley, AGRIfi nan-cial out of Louisville. A delicious steak dinner was sponsored by Burkmann Feed Company , Peoples Bank, and AGRIfi nancial Services.

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Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide5% Sterile SolutionNADA 141-327, Approved by FDA for subcutaneous injectionFor the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent EffectivenessCAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

INDICATIONS FOR USELONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight, is effective in the treatment and control of 20 species and stages of internal and external parasites of cattle:

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONLONGRANGE (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight).

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Withdrawal Periods and Residue WarningsAnimals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment.This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Animal Safety Warnings and PrecautionsThe product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE (eprinomectin) has been developed specifically for use in cattle only. This product should not be used in other animal species.When to Treat Cattle with GrubsLONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season.

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Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program.

TARGET ANIMAL SAFETYClinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically significant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive effects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves.Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age.

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Gastrointestinal Roundworms LungwormsCooperia oncophora Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus AdultsCooperia punctata Adults and L4Cooperia surnabada Adults and L4 GrubsHaemonchus placei Adults Hypoderma bovisOesophagostomum radiatum AdultsOstertagia lyrata Adults MitesOstertagia ostertagi Adults, L4, and inhibited L4

Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Trichostrongylus axei Adults and L4Trichostrongylus colubriformis Adults

Parasites Durations of Persistent EffectivenessGastrointestinal RoundwormsCooperia oncophora 100 daysCooperia punctata 100 daysHaemonchus placei 120 daysOesophagostomum radiatum 120 daysOstertagia lyrata 120 daysOstertagia ostertagi 120 daysTrichostrongylus axei 100 daysLungwormsDictyocaulus viviparus 150 days

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Research Finding Improves Switchgrass EstablishmentBY KATIE PRATTSwitchgrass is a multipurpose crop native to Kentucky. Once estab-lished, switchgrass grows well on marginal land, but it takes several years to produce a significant crop. Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have investigated methods to improve establishment time, which could make the crop more appealing to some growers.

It typically takes producers at least two to three years to establish a harvestable crop, and for some it can take upwards of four years to get a significant yield. Factors leading to slow establishment include poor seed quality, slow germination and weed competition.

Researchers have conducted many studies on improving establishment, but many of the solutions, such as cold stratification, require specialized training.

Since the summer of 2012, UK graduate student Whitney Churchman and her adviser turfgrass scientist David Williams have been trying to find a relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve establishment. It appears a common turfgrass management strategy to improve and hasten germination could work.

A strategy used quite frequently to hasten germination in turfgrass management is to simply soak the seeds in water prior to planting, Churchman said.

For the project, Churchman used Alamo and Cave-in-Rock switchgrass varieties. Groups of seeds were soaked in water for either, two, four or six days or not at all. She also compared this with soaking the seeds for one day in two different strengths of ethephon, a widely used plant growth regulator.

Our seed pre-treatments significantly affected plant density, which means more plants per square foot, Churchman said. The seeds that were soaked in water for six days in the case of Alamo and Cave-in-Rock both yielded more dense plants and increased the number of tillers

over time, which means they had a more successful germination and establishment rate.

During 2012 field trial, the earliest germination occurred three days after seeding, and the entire trial germinated four days after seeding. In 2013, the earliest germination occurred two days after seeding with the complete trial germinated within seven days. Alamo germinated quicker and produced more dense plants than Cave-in-Rock in all trials. Cave-in-Rock soaked for six days in water germinated one day faster than all other Cave-in-Rock trials in 2012. It also germinated two days quicker than the control plots, and the plots with the variety soaked in water for two days in 2013. In addition this year, Cave-in Rock soaked in water for four days and both strengths of ethephon germinated at the same time as Cave-in-Rock soaked in water for six days.

The results are encouraging because this pre-treatment is something a farmer can do alone without much of a capital investment. Seed, water and a 55 gallon drum are the only materials needed, Williams said.

Not only could these seed pre-treatments help with establishment, but it could provide some natural weed control.

A big issue with switchgrass establishment is getting the grass growing before the weeds become so competitive that establishment is unsuccessful, Williams said. When you have denser, desirable plants, youre going to have fewer weeds.

Churchman is taking results of her field study to the lab to further investigate the effects of seed pre-treatment on germination velocity. She is also conducting a greenhouse study testing the effects of two herbicides on switchgrass.

She will present the results of her studies at the annual meetings of the American Society of Agronomy and the North Central Weed Science Society.


See the difference with 100 to 150 days of parasite control in one convenient dose.1

LONGRANGE (eprinomectin) is the fi rst extended-release injection that gives you 100 to 150 days of parasite control in a single treatment.1,2 LONGRANGE takes out even tough-to-kill worms.3 Unique THERAPHASE Technology allows

LONGRANGE to work for an extended period and then quickly leaves the animals system. Th e short amount of time at sub-therapeutic concentrations helps ensure LONGRANGE doesnt select for resistance any more than current dewormers, making it an eff ective and responsible choice.4,5

See the diff erence in your herds performance this season. Talk to your veterinarian about 100 to 150 days of parasite control in a single dose with prescription LONGRANGE.1,2

Available in 500 mL, 250 mL and 50 mL bottles. Administer subcutaneously at 1 mL/110 lbs.

1 Dependent upon parasite species, as referenced in FOI summary and LONGRANGE product label.2 LONGRANGE product label.3 Rehbein S, Barth D, Cramer LG, Soll MD. Ef cacy of the IVOMEC SR Bolus against macrocyclic lactone resistant Cooperia spp in cattle. Proceedings of

20th World Buiatrics Congress. 1998;769:1-2.4 Dobson RJ, Lejambre L, Gill J. Management of anthelmintic resistance: inheritance of resistance and selection with persistent drugs. Int J Parasitol.

1996;26(8/9):993-1000.5 Toutain PL, Upson DW, Terhune TN, McKenzie ME. Comparative pharmacokinetics of doramectin and ivermectin in cattle. Vet Parasitol. 1997;72:3-8.

LONGRANGE and the Cattle Head Logo are registered trademarks, and THERAPHASE is a trademark, of Merial. 2013 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. RUMIELR1213-J (12/12)

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BY DAVID LYNN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES, FARM CREDI MID-AMERICA

Despite a rough start and late-season drought for some growers, the 2013 crop year turned out to be better than many expected. Net farm income for 2013 is forecast to be up 6 percent from 2012, according to USDA projections, which would be the second-highest level since 1973, after adjusting for inflation.

With a lot of this years harvest now in storage, farmers are evaluating yields and considering marketing options based on cash positions and debt levels. For growers planning to lock in sizeable year-end input purchases for next season, there could

be benefits to arranging for 2014 financing a little earlier than normal. By using financial tools that improve flexibility and mitigate risk, they can put measures in place to gain operational and financial stability, and mitigate risk as they plan for the coming year,

Higher rates aheadWith fluctuating commodity

prices and unpredictable weather conditions, deciding when to go to market can be a challenge. However, an operating line of credit with a fixed rate is one tool farmers can use to protect themselves against market volatility. Interest rates for operating loans are expected to rise over the coming year, based on recent increases in long-term interest rates, so now is

a good time to lock in a low rate, if available.

According to the Federal Reserve Banks 2013 second-quarter survey of ag lenders, quarterly average interest rates in the Chicago district rose at the end of June, the first increase since early 2011.

The same lender survey conducted in the Federal Reserve Banks Kansas City district showed demand for operating loans rose to its highest level in more than two years. Loan repayment rates improved modestly, but interest rates for farm real estate loans edged up mid-year, which could make repayments more difficult, according to several lenders responding to the survey. In the Feds St. Louis district, interest rates on all types of loans increased slightly.

That slow upward trend in interest rates is expected to continue, so there could be definite benefits to arranging 2014 financing sooner rather than later.

Outlook for inputsCommodity prices are dipping,

but overall production costs are expected to rise for the 2014 growing season, which means many farmers are looking to preserve cash and spread out spending.

While operating input costs are expected to be lower due to dipping fertilizer and fuel costs, actual total crop investment is expected to be higher with expected increases in depreciation costs and interest on capital debt. So, while seed, fertilizer, fuel and other inputs are anticipated

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to level or even trend down in 2014, farmers will likely be spending more in 2014 when factoring in all associated production costs.

With higher input costs expected, farmers should look for opportunities now to lock in lower rates whether it be for chemicals, seed, or fertilizer. Maintaining flexibility this time of year is crucial, and determining your cash flow needs allows you to better assess your marketing strategy.

A four-part plan to determining strategy

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach in determining the best 2014 strategy, there are four steps that can help you make the best financial decisions for your farming business as you wrap up 2013 and look to the

new year.

1. Set operation goals. The key to smart operational planning is to first define specific, measurable business goals. What do you expect to achieve in 2014?

2. Analyze options. With those goals in mind, assess your financial options. Work with your preferred financial institution to research factors such as demand, production and labor requirements, operating and input costs and potential returns.

3. Develop a plan. An operations overall business plan should include a statement of goals, market assessment and marketing strategy, production plan, labor and management plan, and

a careful financial plan that includes profitability. It should also include cash flow projections, cash flow needed and debt levels. Operating loan arrangements allow flexibility in financing seed, crop protection products, fertilizer, other supplies, wages, utilities, and facility and equipment repairs.

4. Track progress. Maintain good record keeping practices of day-to-day operations to enable informed decision making. Evaluate progress in achieving goals and make necessary modifications to your operations plans throughout the year.

Manage overall debtThe number of financing options

available to growers has increased

in recent years, including farm equipment manufacturers and seed and crop protection product retailers. Growers can find themselves utilizing several different financing sources. So it s important to manage your farms overall debt capacity.

Effective financial r isk management requires dealing proactively with potential pitfalls and taking action to reduce negative consequences. Remember that an operating line of credit is just one part of a financial portfolio to help protect profitability. Long term, growers who manage risk intelligently, and partner with financial professionals who understand their farming operations, will come out ahead.


The GOOD Over the last decade I have written sever-al articles on Technological Advances and shared my excitement and frustrations. I remember one arti-cle involving my two-year-old grand-daughter who was sitting in my lap at the computer when I was attempting to order the new Wonder Pet DVD. Brianne was two and seeing my con-fusion and frustration in finding that DVD on a website said, just Google it Papa. I shared in another article the fact I grew up in a four room house without electricity, running water, T.V. or telephone and had just returned from a trip to Poland where I was able to talk daily to my family and secretary via cell phone.

Much has changed in our abilities to communicate. I now have an I-Phone, I-Pad, I-Pod, laptop and most are internet capable. A few weeks ago I was in Australia and all I needed was a wireless internet connection and I could communicate via Facetime with folks back in Kentucky 9,000+ miles away for free as well as e-mail.

Before I got a computer and began using PowerPoint, I would go to meetings with all my presentations on slides. If I had several presentations, it was not uncommon to have several slide boxes under my arm when I arrived. In addition, I have a cabinet with drawers where I stored all the forage-related publications. Now they are all on my website. Publications, addresses, folders of all sorts, music, etc. can all now be carried in your pocket and available at the push of a button replacing all the other items we

used to use (Figure 1).The BAD Along with all the

GOOD technological advances have brought, there is always a downside. First, cost this stuff is expensive and as soon as I get the new thing out of the box it is out-of-date. Second, learning to operate, program, troubleshoot and get help can be challenging. I called the computer helpline as per instructions and after pushing (1) for English and listening to music for 16 minutes, I got a person in India who told me to go to the user friendly website (yeah, that is one of those oxymorons) and it would walk me through my problem. Just last week I had a message on my I-Phone to upgrade my software. A new and improved IOS-7 (sounds like some kind of bacterial infection) was available. I downloaded and dont like it. It represents change and I am not that big on change all icons are different; I lost my music, notes, and dates and cant figure out some of the other stuff. I called Apple and after the waiting game listening

to some music, got a person and told them I wanted to go back to the old system and he said, Oh No, once you change, you cant go back.

The UGLY Before I begin this section, let me simply say, Im not sure how I could have done all I have done over the past decade without the technology that computers, etc. brought about. Examples, forage website, PowerPoint, cell phone and of course GPS. With all these advances, we see downsides; misuse, misinformation, lack of verbal communication and c

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