County Extension Agent
May 12, 2017 (Event Flyer) - “Good pond management is essential to having a pond that will provide recreation and fish for the pond owner,” stated Lane Dunn, Shelby County Texas A&M AgrilLIFE Extension Agent for agriculture. To help pond owners become better managers, A&M AgriLIFE Extension will sponsor a Farm Pond Management Seminar on May 16th, 2017 with registration starting at 5:30pm. The late afternoon program will focus on topics that include stocking rates, water quality for fish, weed identification and control with chemical and biological methods.
Ken Hale with Boatcycle out of Henderson will be discussing Weed Identification, Control, Water Quality, Stocking rates and Biological weed control using Tilapia.” Ken Hale has spoken to producers all over East Texas and has worked with owners of small ponds and large lakes. This is an excellent time for individuals to bring pond water samples to test for water quality. Weed samples may also be brought for identification and management options.
The seminar will be held at the Weldon Boles farm in Center. Take 96 South for 3 miles toward San Augustine, turn left on CR 1006 (Old City Lake Road). Turn at brown pipe fence on left. Please bring lawn chairs. No registration fee will be charged.
Those who attend will receive 2.0 CEU’s towards the requirements for the private applicators license. Please R.S.V.P. by May 8, 2017 by contacting the Shelby County Extension office at (936) 598-7744 for meal purposes. Meal is sponsored by McAdams Propane and will be cooked by Billy Bob and Josh McAdams.
Anyone needing special assistance at an Extension Program should contact the Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Office of Shelby County at (936) 598-7744 at least one week prior to the program or event.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Submitted by Lane Dunn
May 2, 2017 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Shelby County and the XYZ Homemaker’s Club will be hosting 4-H Sewing Sensations Day Camp during June and July in Center, Texas. This program is open to all youth ages 8 through 18, and you do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate.
This camp is designed for those wanting to learn beginning machine sewing, reading patterns, choosing fabrics, and quilting. By the end of the camp, each participant will have a finished quilted piece that they can enter in the upcoming Poultry Festival Quilt Show – youth division. Last year, we had 7 youth quilts entered in the Poultry Festival and want to showcase more this year!
Two day camps will be offered this summer: Sewing Sensations I – (for youth with no experience using a sewing machine), this class will meet each Tuesday and Thursday of June from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. beginning June 6th. Sewing Sensations II – (for youth with previous experience from last year’s sewing camp or with other machine sewing experience), this class will meet each Tuesday and Thursday of July and first week of August from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. beginning July 6th.
Sewing machines and fabric for quilt fronts will be provided for the participants. You may also bring your own machine, if desired. Grandmothers, moms and other adults willing to help with rethreading and other small sewing tasks are encouraged to attend the classes with participants (sewing experience not required). Classes are limited to 10 participants each.
For registration information, please contact Daphne at 936-598-7744. For additional information on these programs, contact county extension agent Jheri-Lynn McSwain at either 598-7744 or jlmcswain@ag.tamu.edu
April 19, 2017 - Cattleman from across the region will have a field day to look at boosting profitability on their livestock operations on Friday, April 28.
Held at the Woods Ranch on Rifle Road in Pollok, Texas, the program is set to cover a variety of topics and provide 3 CEU’s to individuals with pesticide licenses.
The first topic on the agenda is feral hog (or wild-pig) control. Topics were centered around the tried and true methods of pre-baiting and trapping will be discussed and demonstrated. Feral hogs are an annual, real threat to hay meadows, pastures, and crops.
Dr. Aaron Sumrall, County Extension Agent from Newton County will be leading the discussion and will also demonstrate how to make and use snares for hog control.
Sprayer calibration is the next topic. Darren Rozell of Rozell Ag Sprayers will be talking about how to calibrate sprayers and will demonstrate global positioning satellite technology to ensure good coverage on pastures.
Next will be a discussion on the various flies and ticks that can affect livestock. From the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station at Overton, Dr. Jason Banta will be on hand to talk about these annual pests and some new developments that have been in the news regarding ticks.
Lastly, we will tour a demonstration site where the host, Harold Wood, planted four types of clover. We’ll look at the plots of Arrowleaf clover, Ball clover, Crimson clover, and White clover. Clovers can be used to build the soil and provide short term, excellent forage for cattle. Also from the Research Station in Overton, Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson will cover that material.
Participants need to pre-register by calling the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Angelina County at 936.634.6411 x 0 or Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Shelby County at 936-598-7744 by Wed, April 26 to get the early registration price of $20. After that day (or at the gate) is $30.
Registration for the field day starts at 8 am with the program starting at 8:30 am. Directions to get to the field day, take Rifle Road off Hwy 7 in Pollok south 0.9 miles and look for signs on the left. From Hwy 69 near the Pollok volunteer fire department, take Rifle Road north for 2.7 miles and look for signs on the right side of the road.
Participants need to bring their own lawn chair.
For more information contact the Angelina Extension office at the number above or email jldunn@ag.tamu.edu
April 10, 2017 - Sixteen Shelby County 4-H members participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during March 2017.
Representing Shelby County 4-H shooters were Konner Windham, Nic Lambert, Logan Holloway, Colton Gutermuth, Dawson McFadden, Lance Holloway, Tucker Scarber and Colby Lout. All participants shot a one hundred bird sporting clays round. The top ten shooters in each age group moved onto the finals. Konner Windham shot a 90/100 and advanced to the finals where she placed 9th overall in the senior ladies division. She received $500 and a belt buckle.
The heifer show was next with Garrett Saenz, Camille Greer, Hannah Wages and Wesley Wages participating. Camille Greer placed 3rd with her Charolais heifer and Hannah Wages placed 4th with her Hereford. In the other registered breeds, Wesley Wages placed 16th out of a very large class.
At the market hog show, Seth Shamblin and Megan Gutermuth represented Shelby County 4-H. Megan showed her 284lb barrow as a Light Cross. Seth placed 3rd with his 274lb Yorkshire barrow and making the premium sale.
The last 4-H event at Houston was the market steer show. Dawson Kay and Megan Dunn participated. Dawson made the sale placing 8th with his 1349lb Charolais cross steer. Megan placed 8th with her 1379lb red-cross steer also making the sale.
Congratulations to all Shelby County 4-H’ers showing at Houston this year.
March 21, 2017 - Shelby County has had several members that have participated in the San Antonio Livestock Show, and are currently participating in the Houston Livestock Show. The 2017 San Antonio Livestock Show had the following participants:
In February of 2017 was the San Antonio Livestock Show. On February 16 and 17, the Heifers were shown and Ms. Camille Greer and her heifer Roxy received 1st place in her class. February 19th-24th, Market Swine were shown. Mr. Seth Shamblin came away with sixth in his class and made the Market Swine Sale.
In addition, in February the 2017 San Antonio Livestock Show Junior Shootout was held the week of the 16th through the 19th at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. Those that represented Shelby County 4-H were Konner Windham, Nic Lambert, Logan Holloway, Colton Gutermuth, Dawson McFadden, Lance Holloway and Colby Lout. Nic Lambert and Konner Windham both qualified for finals on Sunday, and both shooting 90 out of 100 targets. Konner placed 5th in the finals.
The 2017 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Young Guns shoot was held March 3rd-5th at the American Shooting Center in Houston. Shelby County 4-H Shooters had the following participants: Konner Windham, Nic Lambert, Logan Holloway, Colton Gutermuth, Dawson McFadden, Lance Holloway, Tucker Scarber and Colby Lout. Konner Windham shot a 90 our of 100 targets on Saturday and advanced to the finals on Sunday. She placed 9th in the Senior ladies division and received $500.00 and a belt buckle. The Shelby County 4-H Shooters would like to thank “Hawkeye Hunting Club” for allowing the kids to practice on their range.
We would like to say Congratulations to all participants on a good job representing Shelby County 4-H.
Submitted by Lane Dunn
March 21, 2017 - Breaking clays, punching paper, and counting X's are all part of the 4-H Shelby County Shooting Sports project. Safety first - but lots of fun! The Shooting Sports project includes many options for 4-H members. You will learn safe gun handling skills, and sound fundamentals of shooting under the guidance of caring and knowledgeable adult volunteers.
4-H Shooting Sports is an educational program for youth ages 9 – 18 years, both male and female! It uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their leaders in obtaining knowledge and developing skills. Development of skills within the discipline of shooting and "life skills" is implicit in the program curriculum and explicitly stated for volunteers. It appeals to young people and volunteers from a wide range of urban and rural backgrounds. 4-H Shooting Sports promotes positive youth-adult interaction and peer leadership.
The focus of the Shelby County 4-H Shooting Sports program is the total development of the young person. The shooting sports and related natural resource activities are utilized as a vehicle for human growth and development. The shooting sports program attracts new audiences as well as enhances the traditional 4-H club program.
Want to join in the 4-H Shooting Sports fun? Shotgun practice will kick-off beginning the week of March 27, 2017.
Contact Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent – Ag/NR at jldunn@ag.tamu.edu or Daphne Lovell at 936-598-7744 for participation information by March 23rd.
March 15, 2017 - Caution: Don’t Move Your Child To A Seat Belt Too Soon
Unfortunately, seat belts do not come in one-size-fits-all. In fact, the seat belt that is designed to save an adult’s life in a crash does not fit a young child. And, the poor fit of the seat belt can actually cause serious injuries or even death during a crash. Many parents are under the impression that a child can be moved to the vehicle seat belt system when they have outgrown the weight limits of their child safety seat. Most conventional forward-facing child safety seats have a 5-point harness system that can be used until at least 40 pounds. However, most children weigh 40 pounds long before they are tall enough to fit in the vehicle lap/shoulder belt.
Children do not fit well in the vehicle lap/shoulder belts that were designed for adults who are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. Instead of fitting properly over the lower hips, the lap belt rides over the soft tissues of the abdomen and can cause severe injury or death. The shoulder portion of the belt hits the child’s neck or face instead of lying flat across the chest. This causes many children to place the shoulder belt behind their back, leaving them with no upper body protection. A booster seat ‘boosts’ the child up so the lap/shoulder belt will fit correctly and provide protection in a crash.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent, Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Shelby County, reminds parents that correctly using a booster seat can protect a child from being thrown around the vehicle or being totally ejected in a crash. In a crash, children who are incorrectly restrained by a lap/shoulder belt are likely to sustain serious injuries to internal organs, as well as the head and spinal cord. In fact, these abdominal and spinal injuries are medically referred to as “Seat Belt Syndrome.”
Motor vehicle crashes continue to be one of the leading causes of death and injury for children 14 and under. Car seats, including boosters, have been proven to be effective in preventing injuries and deaths and studies show that booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by 59 percent. But children in this age group are the least likely to be properly restrained. Surveys conducted during 2016 by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found that only 31.8% of 5-9 year olds in Texas were correctly restrained. In Texas fatalities in the 5-9 year old age group are nearly twice as high as the national rate.
The law in Texas requires children under 8 years old, unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches, to be in a child restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instructions. According to the law, an 8 year old can legally ride in the seat belt, but only a small percentage of 8 year olds are 4 feet 9 inches tall. While not every child who is 4 feet 9 inches will fit the seat belt — due to some children being longer in the torso and some children having longer legs — the average child reaches 4 feet 9 inches at age 11! Best practice is to keep the child in a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belts fits, which is usually sometime between ages 8-12.
The injury rate and high costs associated with medical care and lost productivity for families is huge. Booster seats are an affordable solution for protecting children in the 4 to 8-plus age group. The cost of booster seats is low; generally between $15 to $40 for a basic booster seat. Researchers estimate that a $30 booster seat generates nearly $2,000 in benefit to society from reduced health-care expenses. Booster seats offer a low-cost solution to a high-cost problem.
When is your child ready for the seat belt?
Take the Five Step Test
1. Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the vehicle?
3. Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm?
4. Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs?
5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answered ‘no’ to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to make both
the shoulder belt and the lap belt fit right for the best crash protection. Your child will be more comfortable, too!
Call Jheri-Lynn McSwain, CEA-FCS at 936-598-7744 for a free child safety seat inspection, or visit http://buckleup.tamu.edu to find a certified child passenger safety technician in your area.
Source: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. (www.carseat.org)
Submitted by Jheri-Lynn McSwain, M.Ed., M.S.
March 14, 2017 - Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness. Under the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction each food establishment is required to have one certified food manager employed by that establishment.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Shelby County, is offering a 2-day professional food manager certification training course. This program will be offered for $125 on April 26 and 28, 2017 at the active Shelby County Courthouse, 2nd floor community room beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day. Cost includes training, materials, and a national food manager certification examination. The food manager’s certification will be valid anywhere in the state of Texas for five years.
This program is designed to not only prepare foodservice managers to pass the certification examination; it will provide valuable education regarding the safe handling of food. Almost 50 cents of every dollar Americans spend on food is spent on meals prepared away from home. Therefore, careful attention to food safety will help keep customers safe and satisfied.
Foodborne illnesses are estimated to cost thousands of dollars in lost wages, insurance, and medical bills. With these statistics, knowledge of how to prevent foodborne illness is essential. The benefits of improved food safety include:
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Improved relationships with health officials
• Prevention of bad publicity and law suits due to foodborne illness
By attending the course, foodservice managers will learn about:
• identifying potentially hazardous foods and common errors in food handling
• preventing contamination and cross-contamination of food
• teaching and encouraging personal hygiene for employees
• complying with government regulations
• maintaining clean utensils, equipment and surroundings
• controlling pests
Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by following simple food safety practices. For more information about the Professional Food Manager Certification Training course of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, called “Food Safety: It’s Our Business,” call Jheri-Lynn McSwain, County Extension Agent at 936-598-7744 or jlmcswain@ag.tamu.edu.
Submitted by Jheri-Lynn McSwain, M.Ed., M.S.
March 7, 2017 - Bull information added below.
March 6, 2017 (Show Photos - Album1, Album2, Album3 | Sale Photos - Album1) - The 12th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 2, 2017 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with 105 exhibitors. Weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mrs. Sherry Poindexter of San Augustine, TX. Carl Muntean, employed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Mr. Muntean was very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation Bar-b-que and Livestock Auction was held on March 4th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center. The following are the results of the show and auction:
Megan Dunn of Center 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Megan’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $6,500 with Hawkeye Hunting Club purchasing the 1365-pound steer.
Reserve Champion steer honor went to Dawson Kay of Shelbyville 4-H. Dawson’s steer was purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,250.
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Jarrett Page of Timpson FFA with Shelby Savings Bank and G&G Logging purchasing the champion hog for $5,000.
Megan Gutermuth of Center 4-H showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Tyson Foods for $2,750.
In the Market Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. April’s goat was purchased for $2,600 by Farmers State Bank.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Wesley Wages of Center 4-H. Wesley’s goat was purchased for $2,599 by Wiggins Farms and McAdams Propane.
Seth Shamblin of Center FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s Show. Border’s Poultry purchased Seth’s lamb for $2,900.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA. Smith Sawmill Service, Hammer Equipment, Shelby Veterinary Associates, Deep East Texas Electric Coop. and Atwood & Paula Kay were the winning bidders for $2,250.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Fatima Romero of Center 4-H. Romero will receive premium money in the amount of $400. Katie Parrish of Center FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. She will receive $350 in premium money.
The livestock’s premium money totaled just over $94,668 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Kristen Powers, Show Chairman.
The Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship is given to the highest placing seniors in the Livestock Market division.
Highest Placing Senior in the Market Steer division was Justin Hooper. Justin will receive a $500 scholarship.
The steer shown by Lauren Neal was the "highest gaining" steer of the show. Lauren will receive $150.
The Highest Placing County Bred Steer was shown by Abi Hooper. Abi will be presented with $1000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd Highest Placing County Bred Steer was shown by Justin Hooper. Justin will receive $250 from Shelby County Farm Bureau. The 3rd Highest Placing County Bred Steer was shown by Lauren Neal. Lauren will receive $150.00 from Shelby County Farm Bureau.
The Highest Placing County Bred Heifer was shown by Camille Greer. Camille will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place county bred heifer was shown by Baylor Kimbro. Baylor will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant.
In the Beef division, Megan Dunn of Center 4-H was presented the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Ally Kimbro of Timpson FFA with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
Jerrett Page of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Swine Showman. The trophy buckle was presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau. Center FFA presented the Junior Champion Swine Showman buckle to Lance Holloway of Center 4-H.
In the Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Wesley Wages of Center 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and his buckle was presented by Tenaha FFA.
Farm Bureau presented Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship buckle. Seth Shamblin of Center FFA received the Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby County 4-H.
Other placings in Saturday's Show were as follows:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits Doe:
Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion
Melanie Parrish, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits Buck:
Brannon Denby, Center FFA - Grand Champion
Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Rabbits
Fatima Romero, Center 4-H - Grand Champion Rabbit
Katie Parrish, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Mallory Fausett, Center FFA - 3rd place
Corey Denney, Center FFA - 4th place
Olivia Ford, Tenaha FFA - 5th place
Brannon Denby, Center FFA - 6th place
Reanna Arndt, Center FFA - 7th place
Market Swine Light Weight:
Macey Hanson, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Maddie Russell, Center FFA - 2nd place
Eric Renick, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
Madelyn Ramsey, Timpson FFA - 4th place
Colton Gutermuth, Center 4-H - 5th place
Callie Adams, Joaquin FFA - 6th place
Market Swine Middle Weight:
Jarrett Page, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Tanor Doggett, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Logan Holloway, Center FFA - 3rd place
Trevor Hightower, Center 4-H - 4th place
Dillan Snell, Center FFA - 5th place
Caren Adams, Joaquin FFA - 6th place
Market Swine Heavy Weight:
Megan Gutermuth, Center 4-H - 1st place
Tyler Fleming, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Kelsey Adair, Center FFA - 3rd place
Lance Holloway, Center FFA - 4th place
Madison McMillan, Center FFA - 5th place
Eric Moreland, Timpson FFA - 6th place
Market Swine Sale Order:
• Jarrett Page, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and G&G Logging for $5,000.
• Megan Gutermuth, Center 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Tyson Foods for $2,750.
• Macey Hanson, Timpson FFA purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,749.
• Tyler Fleming, Timpson FFA purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Hunter Buildings and General Shelters for $2,749.
• Tanor Doggett, Joaquin FFA purchased by Spartan Construction for $2,749.
• Kelsey Adair, Center FFA purchased by Keith Oswalt Logging, Center Livestock Auction Barn, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op. and Fish & Still Equipment for $2,749.
• Lance Holloway, Center FFA purchased by Heritage Land Bank and Borders Poultry for $2,749.
• Maddie Russell, Center FFA purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Hunter Buildings, General Shelters, Wiggins Farms and McAdams Propane for $2,749.
Breeding Goats - Doe Class 1
Wesley Wages, Center 4-H - 1st place
Hannah Wages, Center 4-H - 2nd place
Breeding Does:
Wesley Wages, Center 4-H - Grand Champion
Hannah Wages, Center 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Goats Light Weight:
Kyle Bush, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Kayleigh Wulf, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Zachary Denby, Center FFA - 3rd place
Jaylee Sims, Center FFA - 4th place
Market Goats Medium Weight:
Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Collin Vickers, Joaquin Rams 4-H Club - 2nd place
Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA - 3rd place
Alli Jo Baldwin, Joaquin FFA - 4th place
Market Goats Heavy Weight:
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Wesley Wages, Center 4-H - 2nd place
Holly Hughes, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
Hannah Wages, Center 4-H - 4th place
Market Goats Sale Order:
• April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $2,600.
• Wesley Wages, Center 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Wiggins Farms and McAdams Propane for $2,599.
• Holly Hughes, Timpson FFA purchased by Diamond H for $2,598.
• Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $2,598.
• Kyle Bush, Timpson FFA purchased by XTO for $2,598.
• Collin Vickers, Joaquin Rams 4-H Club purchased by Borders Poultry for $2,598.
• Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA purchased by Payne’s Community News, Payne’s Rentals, Monco Motor Co., Dixon Golden, Ihlo Sales, Dance Furniture, Center Glass, State Farm Insurance (Chris Mayfield), Tammy Steptoe Realty, Dairy Queen, Dr. Clayton Windham, Farmers Insurance Group, Steel Building Supply, Morrison Insurance Agency, Watson Florist, Worsham’s Grocery, Dean’s Hardware, Bounds Insurance, Raymond Construction, Hudson Auto Parts and Nick Waters for $2,598.
• Hannah Wages, Center 4-H Club purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $2,598.
Breeding Ewe:
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Lambs Light Weight:
Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Market Lambs Medium Weight:
Seth Shamblin, Center FFA - 1st place
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
John Weir, Joaquin FFA - 3rd place
Market Lambs Heavy Weight:
Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Madison Fleming, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
Justin Blanco, Joaquin FFA - 4th place
Selena Montes, Center FFA - 5th place
Market Lambs Sale Order:
• Seth Shamblin, Center FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Borders Poultry for $2,900.
• Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Smith Sawmill Service, Hammer Equipment, Shelby Veterinary Associates, and Atwood & Paula Kay for $2,250.
• Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA purchased by XTO for $2,249.
• Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA purchased by “Bar H” for $2,249.
• Madison Fleming, Timpson FFA purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,249.
• John Weir, III, Joaquin FFA purchased by Texas State Bank and Deep East Texas Electric Co-op. for $2,249.
• Justin Blanco, Joaquin FFA purchased by Toledo Finance Corporation, Ace Hardware, Harkness Litter Service, B&W Chipping, Toledo Automotive Supply, Shoop Insurance/Shoop Financial Services, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., and Judge Charles Mitchell for $2,249.
• Selena Montes, Center FFA purchased by Keith Oswalt Logging, Center Livestock Auction Barn, Fish & Still Equipment, and County Judge Allison Harbison for $2,249.
Breeding Beef Show Results are as follows:
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 1
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 1st place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 2
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Mayson Harbison, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 3
Garrett Saenz, Center 4-H - 1st place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 4
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Ally Kimbro, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6
Cralon Hughes, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer
Cralon Hughes, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 3
Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 4
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 5
Hannah Wages, Center 4-H - 1st place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Keaton Hughes, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4
Wesley Wages, Center 4-H - 1st place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 5
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Jake Neal, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 6
Camille Greer, Shelbyville 4-H - 1st place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 7
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 8
Jake Neal, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Division American/American Cross Bull: (Added)
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Division Exotic/Exotic Cross Bull: (Added)
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull of Show: (Added)
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion County Bred Bull: (Added)
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA
Steer Sale Order:
• Megan Dunn, Center 4-H - Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $6,500.
• Dawson Kay, Shelbyville 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,250.
• Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA purchased by Joaquin Buyer’s Group for $3,249.
• Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA purchased by 5-H Farms for $3,249.
• Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA purchased by Joaquin Buyer’s Group for $3,249.
• Cralon Hughes, Joaquin FFA purchased by Triple J Feed for $3,249.
• Justin Hooper, Joaquin FFA purchased by Cobb Hatchery, Timberlake Farms, Joaquin Quick Stop, Timpson Quick Stop, Nix Forest Industries, and Hopkins Wrecker Service for $3,249.
• Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA purchased by E-Z Simmental for $3,249.
We would also like to thank the following contributors: Hawkeye Hunting Club, Shelby Savings Bank, G&G Logging, Farmers State Bank, Borders Poultry, Tyson, Wiggins Farms, McAdams Propane, Rick Campbell, Smith Sawmill Service, Hammer Equipment, Shelby Veterinary Associates, Atwood & Paula Kay, Diamond “H”, XTO, 5-H Farms, Wal-Mart, County Judge Allison Harbison, Hunter Buildings, General Shelters, Shelby Co. Farm Bureau, Bar “H”, Joaquin Buyer’s Group, Spartan Construction, Triple J Feed, Center Livestock Auction Barn, Fish & Still Equipment, Keith Oswalt Logging, Texas State Bank, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., Cobb Hatchery, Timberlake Farms, Nix Forest Industries, Joaquin/Timpson Quick Stop, Hopkins Wrecker, Heritage Land Bank, Payne’s Community News, Payne’s Rentals, Monco Motor Co., Dixon Golden, Ihlo Sales, Dance Furniture, Center Glass, State Farm Insurance/Chris Mayfield, Tammy Steptoe Realty, Dairy Queen, Dr. Clayton P. Windham, Farmers Insurance, Steel Building Supply, Morrison Insurance Agency, Watson Florist, Worsham’s Grocery, Dean’s Hardware, Bounds Insurance, Raymond Construction, Hudson Auto Parts, Nick Waters, Sabine State Bank, Center Tire Co, R&D Distributing, 96 Equipment Inc., Charles & Anne Eades, Chance & Julie David, Donald & Lois O’Rear, Shelby County Today, First Financial, JML Management, K&L Management, ULTRA, Few Ready Mix, Cockrell Farms, Toledo Finance Corporation, Ace Hardware, Harkness Litter Service, B&W Chipping, Toledo Automotive Supply, Shoop Insurance/Shoop Financial Services, E-Z Simmental, Texas Bank & Trust (San Augustine), Mettauer Law Firm, Ward Animal Hospital, Odessa Link, Link Charolais, Judge Charles Mitchell, Center FFA, Timpson FFA, Shelby County 4-H, Joaquin FFA, Tenaha FFA, Shelbyville FFA, McDonald & Sons Hardware, Jack’s Saw Shop
Agriculture Education Day Sponsors: J.C. McSwain Logging Contractors, Roscoe McSwain Logging, Raymond Construction, LLP, Center Tire Company Inc., Center Livestock Auction Company, R&D Distributing, LTD, Boles Feed Company, Inc., Woodmen Life Chapter 250, SGM Trucking (Stacy McSwain), Texas Bank and Trust, Sabine Bank and Trust, Farmers State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank.
The following individuals and businesses have graciously donated time, effort and materials to the success of our Livestock Show and Sale. We would like to take this time to personally thank them for their continued support of the youth of Shelby County: Tyson Foods, County Judge Allison Harbison, R&D Distributing, John Snider, Terry Allen, Will Lucas, Ed Johnson, Rick Campbell, Doyle Carter, Boo Klein, Scott Flowers, Paul Pustka, Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Shelby County Sheriff’s Posse
Submitted by Lane Dunn
February 15, 2017 - Plans for the 2017 Annual Shelby County Livestock Show are set. The show will be held on Thursday, March 2rd at the Shelby County Expo Center. The sale will be held Saturday, March 4th, at the John Dean Windham Civic Center, meal starting at 6:00PM.
Weigh in of the market animals will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 9:00 a.m. The show will start at 10:00 a.m. with Rabbits and the Lambs, the Goats, Swine and Cattle will follow. The Rabbits will be judged by Sherry Poindexter. Carl Muntean, will judge lambs, goats, swine and cattle. Kristen Powers, Show Emcee, stated, “I am excited about this year’s show with all the hard work and dedication that the exhibitors have put towards their animal projects. There are over 105 entries at this show which are trying to be selected for the auction and premium awards.”
Last year’s sale Champion steer was purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club. Border’s Poultry Supply and Heritage Land Bank won the bid for the Champion Swine. Farmer’s State Bank purchased the Champion goat, and Texas State Bank, Shelby Veterinary Associates, Cockrell Farms, Toledo Finance Corp., Shoop Insurance/LPL Financial/Cash Now, 96 Equipment Inc., and Steel Building Supply bought the Champion lamb.
The Bar-B-Que for the buyer’s and exhibitors will start at 6:00 p.m. followed by the auction at 7:00 p.m. at the Windham Civic Center. “If you have a chance, come and see what the youth of Shelby County have been doing with their time.” Stated Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent. “The Shelby County Livestock show continues to grow each year which in part is due to the continued support of our youth by local businesses and the community.” The public is invited to attend the events of the day and support the youth of our county.
Submitted by Lane Dune
County Extension Agent-Shelby County
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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