Jackson County 4-H Newsletter

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1 Jackson County 4-H Newsletter February 2013 Inside This Issue Texas 4-H Roundup 2 Texas 4-H Council 2013 Rifle Schedule Shooting Sport Links Congratulations JCCRA Trade Show and Premium Bull & Replacement Female Sale Jackson Co. Council Jackson Co. 4-H s Congratulations Schedule of Events February Calendar SALE Calf Scramble Upcoming Events Consumer Decision Making Contest District 11 Roundup Photography Contest Fashion Show & Storyboard Contest Important Websites Heifers Available for Commercial Heifers Projects The Premium Bull and Replacement Female Sale presented by the Jackson County Cattle Raisers Association on Saturday Feb. 9 will feature several pens of heifers that will be open and should be the right age for Commercial Heifer projects for the Jackson and Calhoun County Fairs. Many of the heifers will be divided in groups of three which will work well. These cattle will be available for viewing on Friday and Saturday with the Sale starting at 1 pm Saturday. The open heifers will probably be sold toward the end of the sale. There will be heifers available from Wolf Point and Vin-E Farms as well as from other breeders. Feeding Beef Cattle Projects Most junior beef cattle exhibitors today probably buy feed in a commercially mixed, complete ration. Beef cattle feeding involves attention to nutrient requirements. There are four basic classes of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, protein, and energy. VITAMINS Most grains are deficient in vitamin A. Green feeds such as alfalfa hay (or growing grass) contain high levels of vitamin A. Other sources include vitamin A feeding concentrates and injections. Other vitamins usually are adequate in most rations. B-complex vitamins sometimes help when starting cattle on feed, especially drawn, stressed calves. Also, some people periodically give vitamin B shots, feeling that appetite is improved. MINERALS Grains are high in phosphorous and low in calcium. So, minerals used in grain rations should be high in calcium and low in phosphorous. This is the opposite of a good pasture or range mineral, so be sure to use the right product. You ll have the best results by balancing the complete mixed ration with minerals (including salt), rather than relying on freechoice consumption out of a mineral feeder PROTEIN The total diet should average around 11% to 13% crude protein (CP) for most uses. Younger, growing animals need more protein. Oilseed meals such as cottonseed and soybean are high in CP ENERGY Energy in cattle diets usually is expressed as Net Energy or Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN). High energy feeds like corn and milo (sorghum grain) are low in fiber. Low energy feeds such as cottonseed hulls are high in fiber. Low-energy, strictly growing rations usually contain around 60% to 65% TDN, which generally corresponds to a content of 15% to 20% Crude Fiber (CF). High energy fattening rations have over 70% TDN and less than 8% CF. General purpose or in-between rations have 65% to 70% TDN and 9% to 15% CF. ROUGHAGE Roughage is not technically a nutrient but is an important feeding factor. Rations low in roughage are more likely to cause digestive problems. Hays and some products like cottonseed hulls are high in roughage. A large percentage of today s feeders rely on commercially mixed feeds. Many highly desirable products are available. In buying such feeds, insist on freshness and consistency from batch to batch.

2 PAGE 2 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER FEBRUARY 2013 Welcome to the 2013 Texas 4-H Roundup! Happy New Year!! I hope each of you had a great holiday season and are getting back into the swing of the new year. We are excited to send out the first version of the 2013 Roundup Report for the month of January. You will be receiving updates each month as the event draws closer. 4-H faculty, staff, volunteers, and Texas 4-H Council have been working hard at planning this memorable event. This year, Roundup is back home in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University. A tremendous marketing campaign has been formed in the College Station area. The local media, State 4-H Council, and Texas 4-H and Youth Development staff have contributed greatly to these efforts. These groups are also planning lots of new and exciting elements for the week. Each month leading up to Roundup you will continue to receive updates on events that will be taking place throughout the week of Roundup. I encourage each of you to begin making plans to attend the 2013 Texas 4-H Roundup. I promise you will not want to miss out!! Kyle Merten - Texas 4-H Roundup Coordinator Registration Packet Coming in March Please look for the new Registration packet in March of This will include all information about contests, housing (see below) and much much more! BIG CHANGES- NO DORMS for 2013 In order to bring 4-H'ers, parents, and volunteers the best possible Roundup experience, Texas 4-H has decided to take over the Bryan/College Station hotels! This will result in a reduced rate for registration costs as well as a convenient atmosphere for 4-H'ers! Other than the traditional method of staying in on-campus dorms, all 4-H Roundup participants will now be asked to utilize hotel blocks provided by local hotels and the cities of Byran and College Station. Many on-campus housing facilities will be undergoing renovations and the twin cities have gone above and beyond to provide accommodations for 4-H'ers from across the state. The most important thing to remember, is BOOK EARLY to SAVE BIG! 4-H faculty will be releasing codes for room blocks in early Spring so you and your families can plan ahead and get the best possible rates Roundup Rules and Guidelines Do not miss out on the changes taking place with the 2013 Texas 4-H Roundup. For 2013, there have been a number of contests changes and additions. Stay up-to-date with all the latest changes by checking out the 2013 Rules and Guidelines posted on the Texas 4-H Roundup Website Texas 4-H Has Talent Entries Being Accepted - DEADLINE April 1, 2013 Do you have what it takes to be a star? Do you love to perform on the "big stage?" The Texas 4-H Program is pleased to announce the 4th Annual 4-H Has Talent Competition is back and bigger than ever! For more details, click on the resource link below. Texas 4-H Has Talent Cody Johnson Band set to perform at H Roundup! By request from the 4-H community, Cody Johnson and his band are set to perform on Thursday, June 13 at Reed Arena! This Texas Country star is just as excited as 4-H'ers are to have him end 2013 Roundup on a great "note."

3 February 2013 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER PAGE 3 Howdy 4-H'ers! YOUR Texas 4-H Council has been hard at work planning an awesome 2013 State Roundup! We just got back from a very fun and exciting, yet productive Roundup planning meeting at Teen Retreat! We have so many fun and innovative ideas for you this summer. Get ready for lots of awesome! Did you hear that Cody Johnson will be performing? I'll be there, will you? Stay informed on all the latest news and information by "liking" us on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. I even hear there are going to be Facebook contests with some neat prizes! Wow!! The best has definitely gotten better at this year's Roundup. We all look forward to seeing you in College Station this summer! Thanks, Madalynn Kainer District 11, Victoria County Rifle Schedule State Shooting Sports Links Website: Blog: Facebook Page: Congratulations Waylon Budd competed in Male Yeoman Compound Division December 1, the University of Texas in Austin Longhorn Invitational Indoor Archery Match Final Score: 550 1st Place

4 PAGE 4 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER FEBRUARY 2013 JACKSON COUNTY CATTLE RAISERS TRADE SHOW and PREMIUM BULL & REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE February 8-9, 2013 The Jackson County Cattle Raisers (JCCR) will be hosting the First Annual Premium Bull and Replacement Female Sale on February 9, 2013 at the Brackenridge Main Event Center south of Edna. There is a huge demand for replacement cattle. The JCCR is presently asking anyone interested in consigning cattle to this sale or being a sponsor to please contact, Lynn Utz, Sale Coordinator. Milton Charanza of Broken Triangle Cattle Marketing in Caldwell will be the Sale Manager. The sale will be at 1:00 on Saturday. There will be a Trade Day with Speakers and booths on Friday February 8. Three CEU s will be offered. There will also be consignors social on Friday night. Speakers include: 12:00 1:00 Visit sponsor booths 1:00 - Tommy Charbula Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Security 1:30 - Mike McCravey Texas Beef Council Checkoff Dollars 2:00 Break to visit sponsor booths 2:30 - Dr. Joe Paschal Texas A&M AgriLife Surviving Drought & Herd Rebuilding 3:00 - Dr. Megan Clayton Texas A&M AgriLife - Huisache & Rosehedge control 3:30 Break to visit sponsor booths 4:00 - Joe Fuller Purina Feeds Development of Bulls & Replacement females 4:30 - Dwayne Easley Texas Animal Health Commission 2013 Traceability Rules & Ear Tags 5:00 6:00 Visit sponsor booths The Trade Show will feature speakers to help local producers rebuild after the last several years of drought. To obtain more information on consigning and to get nomination forms contact; Lynn Utz, Sale Coordinator, at or lutz@ykc.com, or Mike Hiller CEA, at or mhiller@ag.tamu.edu,or our Sale Manager, Milton Charanza, at or mcharanza@airplexus.com. You can also get more details on the Sale on Milton s web site, The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names are made with the understanding that no endorsement by Texas AgriLife Extension Service is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program.

5 FEBRUARY 2013 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER PAGE 5 Jackson County Council COUNCIL DELEGATES Round-up 4-H LaWard 4-H Saddle 4-H Clover 4-H Megan Callaway Katlyn Strauss Michael-Douglas Maresh Meagan Alex Colee Callaway Karagan Kusak Brandi Ortolon Bailey Brown Madelyn Chadd Jaron Hayden Kimberly Ortolon Andrew Tobola Texana 4-H Ganado 4-H Edna 4-H Senior 4-H Dylan Kallus Maci Engelmohr Brett Stancik Taylor Darilek Desiree Hart Courtney Mercer David John Kallus Haley Orsak Tyler Muschalek Kingslee Zarate Jayson Hessong Paxton Koop February 10 Council Meeting Kitchen Classroom 3:00 pm. Jackson County 4-H s February 2013 Clover 4-H Club Edna 4-H Club Ganado 4-H Club LaWard 4-H Club 3rd Wednesday 2nd Tuesday 2nd Tuesday 2nd Tuesday February 20, 5:30 PM February 12, 7:30 PM February 12, 7:00 PM February 12, 7:30 PM Kitchen Classroom Auditorium American Legion Hall Lolita Shooting Sports Barn Roundup 4-H Club Saddle 4-H Club Senior 4-H Club Texana 4-H Club 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday February 17, 3:30 PM February 10, 2:00 PM February 10, 2:00 PM February 17, 4:00 PM Auditorium Kitchen Classroom GT Oilfield Repair, Inc Kitchen Congratulations Kimberly Ortolon participated in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Youth Photography Contest. She received the following awards: 1st place - Intermediate Wildlife 3rd place - Intermediate People Awards will be presented on February 9th during Youth Day at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

6 PAGE 6 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER FEBRUARY 2013 Schedule of Events February 10: Senior 2:00 PM at GT Oilfield Repair, Inc. February 10: Saddle 2 PM at JCSB Kitchen Classroom February 10: Jackson County Council Meeting 3 PM in JCSB Kitchen Classroom February 11: San Antonio Livestock Exposition School Tours February 12: Edna 7:30 PM at Auditorium February 12: LaWard 7:30 PM at Lolita Shooting Sports Barn February 12: Ganado 7 PM at Ganado KJT Hall February 17: Roundup 3:30 Auditorium February 17: Texana 4 PM JCSB Kitchen Classroom February 18: Extension Office Closed February 20: Clover 4-H 5:30 PM at JCSB Kitchen Classroom March 2: Clothing Project meeting 9:00 AM at JCSB Kitchen Classroom March 11: Livestock Judging at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo March 11: Clothing Project Tour February 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Senior 4-H Saddle 4-H County Council Meetingt 17 Roundup 4-H Texana 4-H 11 SALE School Tours 18 Presidents Day Extension Office Closed 12 Edna 4-H LaWard 4-H Ganado 4-H Clover 4-H Valentines Day March 22: Applications due for local scholarships San Antonio Calf Scramble Participants: February 8: Ahmad Callis & Tamara Mathis Edna & Senior 4-H clubs February 17: Courtney & Madelyn Chadd Roundup 4-H club 2013 Houston Livestock Show Participants: March 6: Tyler Muschalek & Kendall Bradley Lamb check in. Show 7th-8th March 7: Haley & Brady Davis, Brandi & Kimberly Ortolon & Makenna Strelec Broiler check in and show.

7 PAGE 7 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER FEBRUARY 2013 UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES June 24, 2013: County Record books Due June 26, 2013: County Record book Judging July 8, 2013: Award Applications Due July 9, 2013: District Record books Due July 17, 2013: Award Interviews July 25, 2013: Club Manager Training July 31, 2013: Club Officer Training August 1, 2013: Banquet Date: Monday, April 15, 2013 Location:Youth Center, Hallettsville Consumer Decision Making Contest Entry/Registration Deadline: 4-H Connect deadline April 1, 2013 Entry Fee: $10.00 per person If you are an adult volunteer that is interested in serving as a judge or helper at the District Fashion Show, please contact your County Extension Office and let them know of your interest! Volunteers are always needed and welcomed! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Texas 4-H Consumer Decision Making Study Guide Texas 4-H Consumer Decision Making Additional Resources & Class Information Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Location: St. Joseph High School, Victoria Tx (110 E. Red River, Victoria TX) Entry/Registration Deadline: 4-H Connect deadline March 25, 2013 Late Registration: March 26-April 10, 2013 Entry Fee: $10.00 per person (per contest) LATE FEE : $25 (+ entry fee) District 11 Roundup If you are an adult volunteer that is interested in serving as a judge or helper at the District Roundup, please contact your County Extension Office and let them know of your interest! Volunteers are always needed and welcomed!

8 PAGE 8 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER FEBRUARY District 11 4-H Photography Contest Rules and Guidelines (For Juniors & Intermediates ONLY) DISTRICT 11 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST OBJECTIVES: To develop life skills in composition, light, story line, posing and awareness. To encourage 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful communication tool in their lives. To provide a photography project showcase opportunity for 4-H members. To continue to share the message of 4-H. To utilize photographs which can promote and strengthen the 4-H program. THIS YEAR: There are 15 categories for the photography contest The District 11 Photography Contest will follow the Texas 4-H Photography Contest (state contest) guidelines. All photos will be submitted and judged electronically. RULES AND GUIDELINES: Participation Age: The District 11 4-H Photography Contest is open to all Junior and Intermediate 4-H members. Intermediate participants must be years of age as of August 31, Junior participants must be 8 and in the 3rd grade to age 10, as of August 31, Senior 4-H members participating in the Texas 4- H Photography Display at Texas 4- H Roundup should refer to the 2013 Texas 4-H Photography Contest Rules and Guidelines found on the Texas 4-H website. Photography contest judging will take place between March 31, 2013 and April 6, All placing photography entries will be displayed at District 11 4-H Roundup on Saturday, April 13, as well as at District 11 4-H Fashion Show on Saturday, April 27. Eligibility of Photos: All photographs must have been taken by 4-H members between the dates of January 1, 2012, and the time of entry. Photos may be submitted only one time and in only one category. Number of Entries: A county may have only one entry per category per age group for a total of thirty (30) entries per county. All entries must be submitted electronically by March 12, Entry Fee: A fee of $10.00 per participant must be paid by March 12, 2013 for official entry. Participants must pay via 4-H CONNECT by e-check or credit card. All entries paid by paper check must come from a COUNTY/CLUB account and MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 12, Contestant Participation: Photography display participants are not to be present for judging. Participants do not need to attend District 11 4-H Roundup or District Fashion Show unless they are competing in another contest; however, if a 4-H member/adult chooses to attend to view the display, he/she is welcome. Entry Deadline: ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND PAYMENT (E-CHECK OR CREDIT CARD) MADE ON 4-H CONNECT BY MARCH 12, Late registration will be allowed from March for a fee of $ Refusal Rights: The District 11 4-H Program reserves the right to refuse inappropriate or unsuitable entries.

9 PAGE 9 JACKSON COUNTY 4-H NEWS LETTER FEBRUARY 2013 Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Location: Victoria Mall Fashion Show & Storyboard Contest Entry/Registration Deadline: 4-H Connect deadline April 8, 2013 Late Registration: April 9-24, 2013 Entry Fee: $10.00 per person Late Registration Fee: $25.00 (+Entry fee) All participant folders must be sent to the District Office with a postmark deadline of Tuesday, April 11, All counties are expected to adhere to this deadline. Exceptions will not be granted! Storyboard Judging: April 2013 TBA at Jackson County Community Service building. If you are an adult volunteer that is interested in serving as a judge or helper at the District Fashion Show, please contact your County Extension Office and let them know of your interest! Volunteers are always needed and welcomed! 2013 District 11 Fashion Show Cover Letter 2013 District 11 Fashion Show Guidelines 2013 D11 Fashion Show JUDGES RECRUITMENT FORM Texas 4-H Clothing & Textile Packet (link to state guidelines) FASHION SHOW BUYING & CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONS 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show ENTRY FORM 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show CONSTRUCTION DIVISION WORKSHEET 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show BUYING DIVISION WORKSHEET 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show SCORESHEET 2013 Junior/Intermediate Fashion Show Buying and Construction Entry 2013-Junior/Intermediate-Buying-Division-worksheet 2013-Junior/Intermediate-Construction-Division-worksheet 2013-Junior/Intermediate Fashion Show Scoresheet NATURAL FIBER COMPETITION (Seniors Only) 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show Natural Fiber Entry Form 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show NATURAL FIBER WORKSHEET 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show NATURAL FIBER SCORESHEET STORYBOARD CONTEST 2013 Texas 4-H Storyboard Contest Helpful Hints & Guidelines 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show STORYBOARD LABEL 2013 Texas 4-H Fashion Show STORYBOARD SCORESHEET AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Individuals who require an auxiliary service or accommodation in order to participate need to contact the District 11 Office at 361/ no later than April 15, 2013, in order for proper arrangements to be made.

10 Reminders: Important Websites Jackson County 4-H: District 11 4-H: Texas 4-H: 4-H Connect: Extension Staff Mike Hiller AG/NR County Extension Agent Jackson County Youth Fair: Texas 4-H Natural Resources Website: texas4-h.tamu.edu/natural Please be sure to check out the JCYF website for important dates, current rules and regulations. If you need a set of printed rules and regulations, come by the JCEO. Sarah Nyegaard Office Manager Jackson County 4-H Postage Paid 411 North Wells Street, Suite 111 Permit 48 Edna, TX Non-Profit Org Phone: (361) Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names are made with the understanding that no endorsement by Texas AgriLife Extension Service is implied.