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continued from page 21 and we use that in our selec- sion for the beef industry is
ly calves in the spring, with a tion decisions. Our animals evident, and she is dedicated
small group calving each fall. have to look nice, but they to improving the quality and
The farming operation consists also have to be productive. We profitability of the cow herd. “I
of wheat, corn, milo, and soybe- use that EPD information to just want to keep getting better
ans. Cattle graze crop residue, choose which bulls and heifers with each year and every calf.
wheat pasture, and cover crops we keep. It gives us more infor- There are a lot of good bree-
throughout the winter. mation on how we market our ders across the country, but no
bulls as well.”
Dedicated to Data The Feeder Profit Calculator one has created that perfect
The Roth family utilizes data (FPC) is another tool the Roth animal yet. We all have room
to make management deci- family utilizes in marketing for improvement, which is the
sions and pays close attention their feeder calves. Cami exp- exciting and challenging part.
to collecting this information lains, “We sell all of our catt- I would love to expand the cow
throughout the year. Beyond le at our local sale barn and herd to support our operation.
standard measurements, Cami that’s a great relationship for I think we’re on a great path
explains that DNA testing and us. We have built a reputation and I just want to keep getting
genomics have become a part in the community and with Cattle graze crop residue, wheat pasture, better,” she says.
of their process. In addition to the buyers at that sale. People and cover crops throughout the winter. Norman recognizes Cami
THE, they have participated in know our cattle. We bring the ne hasn’t seen the FPC, I can and Colton’s passion for far-
the Cow Herd DNA Roundup FPC information to the sale hand them a piece of paper ming and ranching. “They are
and Calf Crop Genomics prog- every year. The sale barn posts that shows them what I’ve both smart, they remember
rams. All of their registered it online beforehand so order done, that I’ve done the work, things, and they have a pas-
cows and calves are DNA tes- buyers can see that informa- produce good cattle, and that I sion for what they do,” he says.
ted, and ASA’s programs have tion, and we hand it out to these care about what I’m selling.” Cindy concludes, “I’m glad
been instrumental in testing a buyers as well. We don’t want they found something they
larger number of animals at a to sell just straight commodity A Family Business enjoy and are able to continue
lower cost while improving the cattle. We want everything to Building a business in ag- it. That’s what we have worked
genetic evaluation for the be- be value added. We want peo- riculture that can sustain mul- for: to help them succeed and
nefit of all members. ple to know we’ve done a good tiple generations is no small continue the family farm, and
Cami explains, “We take job, we’ve done the genetic sec- feat, and the Roth family is enjoy it for themselves, and
TSUs on all of the registered tion, and put the management continuing to make careful possibly the next generation.”
calves and send them in to into them.” decisions that will carry the The Register
ASA. We get gnomically en- She adds, “Even if someo- business forward. Cami’s pas-

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was a cattle breeder, he was a evolve, and Wulf says he
cattle feeder and understood hopes to see it continue to
the importance of finding the grow. “I truly hope this won-
cattle that performed well at derful program can continue
every stage of the beef pro- to expand and encompass
duction chain. The SPC pro- more juniors year after year.
gram is hands-down the most Not only is the education of
comprehensive youth contest beef genetics and manage-
to come along in some time, ment great, but it also gives
helping its participants not the kids a chance to learn
only understand the differ- financial skills, turn a prof-
ences in their cattle, but also it on the head they feed, Call Now for
why they are different and and above all, compete in a Dormant
how that equates to profit- friendly competition among Plantings
ability.” their peers!”
Wulf explains that the SPC To learn more about the
can benefit youth, wheth- SPC, go to juniorsimmental.
er they eventually become org and click on SPC or email
involved in feeding cattle spc@simmgene.com.
or not. “For the juniors who The Register
participate in the SPC, the
knowledge they gain is sure
to help them no matter which
sector of the beef industry www.gamagrass.com
they end up in because of the
intertwined nature of our in-
dustry. They may not end up
being directly involved in the
feeding segment, but assur-
edly will be affected by it in
some way, shape, or form.”
The SPC continues to