OCA Week In Review:
February 3, 2014
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Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Kicks off Tomorrow
No better way to kick off February than with the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. This event kicks off tomorrow at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Michael, Dallas and Tiffani of the OCA Staff will attending. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces in a unique and fun environment. 2014 marks the 116th annual convention where cattle industry members come together to network, create policy for the industry and to have some fun! The convention and trade show run through Friday, Feb. 7.
The OCA & ACA would like to say, "Thank You", to Diamond V for sponsoring the Oklahoma and Arkansas Reception on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville , TN.
If you are attending the NCBA Convention and Trade Show, this is your personal invitation to attend the reception, meet fellow cattle producers and the staff of Diamond V.
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Save Ralgro Wheels . . . Fund a Scholarship
CLA & YCLC Alumni Apply Today!
Congratulations to Robert Wells! Robert is an alumni of the Cattlemen's Leadership Academy program which qualified him to apply for a scholarship to attend the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade Show going on this week.
We were able to fund Robert's scholarship with funds from the Ralgro Wheels for Bucks program. Merck Animal Health gives the OCA $1 for every empty Ralgro wheel that we collect. Last year we collected 3199 wheels, which means $3,199.00. So . . . CLA & YCLC Alumni, here is your next scholarship opportunity! Complete this brief application for a chance to win a scholarship to
the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference to be held April 8-10, 2014, in Washington, D.C. The scholarship will cover registration, airfare and hotel for one individual. You must be a current OCA member to apply for this scholarship.
By completing this application, you commit that you are willing and able to attend the convention if selected. Completed application forms should be submitted to Tiffani at tpruitt@okcattlemen.org. Applications must be
received by February 25, 2014, and the selected applicant will be notified by March 5, 2014.
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Legislative Tracking Files
The second session of the 54th Legislature convenes today and we will be working up at the Capitol and introducing ourselves to legislators this week.
We are using a new tracking method for this year's legislative session and want to share it with you. You will find three different bill tracking choices.
Whole Herd of Bills - These lists will include every 'critter' that has been filed, within that particular category, no matter how far from the cow it may be.
Click topics below to view bills of that subject matter
OCA Branded Bills - This list will include all the bills that OCA staff has determined might have an impact on your business. We will be watching these bills closely and working with their respective authors to shape them appropriate to OCA policy.
OCA Bills on the Grill - This list will include 'Branded Bills' that are on the current week's agenda as well as bills that OCA staff may be actively working this week.
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Photo Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone that participated and voted for their favorite photo in the first ever OCA Facebook Photo Contest. Voting closed last Friday.
The first place photo was taken by Shari Holloway.
The second place photo was taken by Clayton Franetovich.
The third place photo was taken by Lacey Ankenman.
Congratulations to our winners. These photos will be printed and sold during convention to benefit the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation.
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OCA Board of Directors Meeting & Luncheon
Feb. 11, 2014
The OCA Winter Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting and Luncheon is scheduled for February 11, 2014 at the Embassy Suites on Meridian Ave. in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the board meeting immediately following. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker, Mallery Gaines, Policy Analyst, Animal Health with the NCBA.
 Mallory is a policy analyst for issues related to cattle health in the D.C. office. She works closely with NCBA's Chief Veterinarian, analyzing regulations and guidance's, put forth by the United States Department of Agriculture and international organization such as the Codex Alimentarius, International Organization for Standardization and the World Organization for Animal Health. Mallory is from Chevy Chase, Maryland, a suburb of D.C. where an interest in agriculture was sparked through a passion for horses. After spending a summer working in California with livestock veterinarians, Mallory chose to transfer to the University of Delaware and pursue her degree in Animal Science. While at the University she worked on the livestock unit gaining production experience with both Angus cattle and Dorset sheep. Mallory was a member of Sigma Alpha, Sister's in Agriculture, and is proud to be an advocate for the beef industry.
Be sure to RSVP by Feb. 6.
Click here to submit your RSVP.
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OCA Asks Bureau of Land Management to extend Comment Period concerning the Red River Area
Late last week, the OCA was made aware of an opportunity to submit comments to the Burearu of Land Management concerning the Red River Area. The comment deadline was last Friday. We are asking the BLM to extend the comment period so that we, as well as many other affected groups, can study the plan and provide useful comments.
Click here to see the statement on the comment form from the OCA.
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Cattlemen Offer Up to $10,000 Reward for Arson Case in Craig County
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA., JANUARY 29 - A local rancher and member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association lost a barn that housed a total of 3000 square bales, 75 round bales and a tractor due to fire. The fire was discovered at 4 a.m., Jan. 21 and is believed to be arson. The barn is located approximately nine miles west of Welch, Okla.
According to Richard Gebhart, President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, "This is a complete outrage. Operating expenses such as hay and equipment are huge investments and vital to ranchers, not only to conduct business, but to their livelihood. Our Association is issuing up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the person or persons responsible for this heinous arson crime."
If you have information that may be helpful please contact the Craig County Sheriff's Office at 918.256.6102 or the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Investigative Services at 405.522.6102.
The OCA represents more than 5,500 Oklahoma ranching families. The OCA exists to support and defend the state and nation's beef cattle industry. The OCA officers, board of directors and membership encourages you to join us in our advocacy efforts to ensure less government intervention, lower taxes and a better bottom line. For more information about OCA membership, the theft reward program or activities call 405-235-4391 or visit www.okcattlemen.org.
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Upcoming Cattle Sales
Feb. 8 - Duff Cattle Company Female Sale, Hobart, OK
Feb. 8 - Ft. Worth Commercial Female Sale, Fort Worth, TX
Feb. 15 - 7P Ranch 20th Annual Spring Bull Sale, Tyler, TX
Feb. 17 - Penz/Albrecht Presidents Day Bull Sale, Caddo, OK
Feb. 19 - OK & T Angus Association Sale, Buffalo, OK
Feb. 21 - Beef Maker Bull and Female Sale at Debter Hereford Farm Sale Facility, Horton, AL
Feb. 21 - Hoffman Herefords Bull Sale, Thedford, NE
Feb. 22 - VanNice Angus Production Sale, Hanna, OK
Feb. 22 - South Central Red Genetics Sale, Overbrook, OK
Feb. 24 - Oklahoma Panhandle State University Bull Test Sale, Goodwell, OK
Feb. 24 - The Hereford Heritage Sale, Mulhall, OK
Feb. 26 - Quartermaster Creek Angus Bull Sale, Leedey, OK
Feb. 27 - GG &T Catte Company Production Sale, Quinter, KS
Upcoming OCA & Other Events
Feb. 4-7 - NCBA Annual Trade Show and Convention, Nashville, Tenn
Feb. 11- OCA Board of Directors Meeting, Embassy Suites, Oklahoma City, OK
Feb. 11-12 - CLA Winter Session, Embassy Suites, Oklahoma City, OK
Feb. 25 - NW District OCA Meeting, Woodward, OK
Feb. 27 - NC District OCA Meeting, Stillwater, OK
Upcoming County Events
Is your county having a meeting or event??? Let us know and we'll help you promote it by putting on this calendar.
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Advertise in a valuable and reliable marketplace -- The Oklahoma Cowman.
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Merck Animal Health has committed to giving the OCA $1 for each empty Ralgro Wheel collected from Aug. 1, 2013 thru July 31, 2014.
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