“The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” The National Livestock Weekly October 10, 2011 • Vol. 91, No. 1
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INSIDE WLJ President sends three trade agreements to Congress BISON RELEASE IN CAPROCK—The Despite a lengthy waiting pe- support of free trade. free trade agreements that will proval of the FTAs would increase vision and master plan to create a larger buffalo herd inhabiting 5,000 riod, agriculture industries The U.S. Meat Export Fed- help ensure a level playing field U.S. agricultural exports $1.9 acres came full circle with a celebration across the board are praising eration (USMEF) also praised for U.S. exports internationally,” billion in South Korea, $371 mil- and the release of 80 buffalo. Page 5 President Obama’s action on Obama’s submission of the said Philip Seng, USMEF presi- lion in Panama, and $46 million NLCS RELEASES 15-YR. STRATEGY— three pending Free Trade Agree- FTAs, touting it as a positive dent and CEO. in Colombia. They also would The Bureau of Land Management ments (FTAs) and hoping law- step toward improving the U.S. Like NCBA, USMEF is en- create an estimated 20,000 U.S. released a plan to guide National makers will take a little less time balance of trade and creating couraging Congress to quickly jobs. Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) with land management efforts in com- to give the final approval. new jobs in America. move forward on the FTAs be- For the U.S. red meat industry ing years. The strategy supports the The FTAs with Colombia, “This move by President Obama cause of the benefits. alone, it is projected that the U.S.- current multiple-use mission. Page 9 Panama and South Korea were is a critical step toward passing USDA has estimated that ap- See President on page 6 ACTIVISTS GROUPS BUSY—Animal originally signed under former activists groups have spent their sum- president George W. Bush, and mer targeting animal agriculture and are expected to boost U.S. ex- training their followers. Securing rights for farm animals and promoting a ports by $13 billion and benefit vegetarian lifestyle are at the top of the U.S. agriculture and manu- their agenda, along with educating facturing sectors, in addition to their followers on how to create under- cover videos and manipulate the creating U.S. jobs. media. Page 10 National Cattlemen’s Beef As- sociation (NCBA) President Bill Donald said the long-awaited agreements, moved from the president’s desk to Congress, were very encouraging but also cautioned that the agreements are far from implemented. “Today marks the biggest leap forward we have seen in nearly five years when the trade pact with Colombia was signed,” said Donald. “Rural America is near- ing a historic moment. These INTERMOUNTAIN PROPERTIES— This issue of WLJ includes a special three agreements will create look at the desirable Intermountain roughly 250,000 jobs right here West region. The section includes a in the United States and increase story on the markets in the area, along with advertising from some of the area’s profitability for our nation’s fam- foremost ranch and farm real estate ily farmers and ranchers.” brokers. Section starts on Page 11 Donald said cattlemen will not rest easy until the agree- INDEX ments are fully implemented Beef Bits ...... P-3 but commended members of Sale Reports ...... P-9 Photo courtesy of HM Livestock, Mack Hitch Markets ...... P-14 Congress for their long-standing Classifieds ...... P-16 Sale Calendar ...... P-19 Colorado water wasted in out-flows Colorado court-ordered well re- Farm Bureau and Colorado Corn In 2006, the state engineer cfs that crosses the state line is a strictions and shut-offs in 2006 Growers found water flowing to reduced pumping on 4,000 of delivery of water that goes ‘beyond have resurfaced, literally—flooding Nebraska has significantly in- 9,000 irrigation wells in the South the compact requirement’ is a basements in northeastern Colo- creased since 2006. As much as Platte River Basin, shutting 440 misunderstanding of the compact,” rado; and figuratively—in water 600,000 acre-feet of water more down completely. Wolfe said, in a letter responding courts with lawsuits seeking a than necessary under the South The 2005 compact requires to the report. happy medium between all of the Platte River Compact flowed out curtailment in Colorado if the The state has nine compacts and South Platte river stakeholders. of the state in 2010 because of the flow at the state line is below 120 two court decrees that regulate According to farmers and ranch- artificial recharge ordered by the cubic feet per second (cfs) from deliveries of water to other states, ers in northeastern Colorado, state, the consultants said. April 1 to Oct. 15. The compact and they may be based on percent- more water is being sent down the State Engineer Dick Wolfe requires Colorado to meet deliv- ages, amounts of water or stream South Platte to Nebraska than is countered that the report misin- eries that would have been avail- gauge readings, Wolfe said. necessary, in large part because of terprets how much water is able at the time of Nebraska’s Wolfe also said other factors, the 2006 restrictions. “owed” to Nebraska, but agreed claim, June 14, 1897. including the Endangered Species A study by Halepaska and As- that there is room for better ac- “To represent that the collective Act settlement among Colorado, sociates for the Weld County counting of the out-flows. volume of water in excess of 120 See Colorado on page 8 WWP victory affects Fed cattle trade $6 higher Cattle futures traded higher last gressive buyers. up to 30,000,000 ac. week, pulling the live and dressed “We saw further clean-up trade cash markets with it. The October in the south at $120-$121 money Western Watersheds Project (WWP) is celebrating what its contract was trading at $122.20 with weekly sales volumes look- founder John Marvel called a “great court victory” after Idaho Fed- Thursday and deferred contracts ing good enough to call trade eral District Judge B. Lynn Winmill issued a major ruling in favor were trading in the same range. largely wrapped up for the week,” LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER of the anti-grazing non-profit group and against the Bureau of Land $118.77 $188.71 $139.07 April seems to be where the next said Troy Vetterkind, Vetterkind WEEK ENDING: 10-6-11 Management (BLM). The case involves 16 Resource Management price advance is and was trading Cattle Brokerage, in his report Plans (RMPs) and their associated environmental impact state- at $126.05 last Thursday. Decem- last Thursday. “In the north, we ments, which together cover over 30,000,000 acres of public land ber corn took a quick dip last Tues- saw cattle trade [Wednesday] at across the West. States affected by the ruling are Idaho, Wyoming, day, trading as low as $5.85, the $121-122.50 live and $1.90-1.91 Montana, Utah, California and Nevada. best buying opportunity we’ve dressed,” he added. We haven’t Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Executive Vice- seen in some time. seen cash cattle trade even with President Jim Magagna indicated that although the outcome of the Cattle traded very late Friday the futures markets for quite case is not yet certain, the potential ramifications for public lands afternoon Sept. 30, setting the some time. ranchers cannot be underestimated. “The substantive issues … that market at $120 live. The momen- “Futures will be the key, because were before the court in this case and that the court decided have tum stayed with the market and if we continue to see fund buying potentially very wide impact,” said Magagna. most of last week’s trade was on push the board higher, packers Todd Tucci, attorney with environmental law group Advocates for Tuesday and Wednesday, trading may not have much say in the the West, is representing WWP in the case. “I’m unaware of any steady with that Friday after- matter and will either have to cut other case that deals with a larger landscape than this RMP case,” noon’s prices. Packers were enthu- kills or eat more margin,” Vetter- Tucci remarked. He described Winmill’s decision as “groundbreak- siastic buyers and purchased kind said. ing.” cattle $6 higher over the past five Thursday cash cattle trade was Winmill’s order, issued Sept. 28, faulted BLM for failing to ade- trading days. virtually in the books following quately assess the cumulative impact of grazing and energy devel- Packers are in an awkward moderate trade in the north, along opment on sage grouse, and for failing to consider sufficient alterna- situation as the boxed beef cutout with some clean-up trade activity tives to grazing and oil and gas development in 16 separate RM- continues to trade in the $184 in the south. Open interest last Ps. range on moderately good trade Wednesday added 480 positions Time Sensitive Priority Handling The greater sage grouse is listed by the U.S. Department of Fish volume. Processing rates were (340,879). Spot October reduced and Wildlife as a candidate species for an endangered listing. It has much higher than the prior week 1,002 positions (33,467) and De- been designated “warranted but precluded,” meaning that although when 677,000 head passed through cember contracts increased 167 the declining population of the sage grouse warrants an endangered processing plants, 20,000 head positions (155,358). listing, the number of other species in more serious need precludes more than the same week a year “Fed cattle numbers probably it from being listed at this time. ago. The latest packer margin in- won’t be any larger [this] week as See WWP on page 20 dex showed packers losing $50 per feedlots remain quite current,
NEWS: head and they continued to be ag- See Fed Cattle on page 15 2 OCTOBER 10, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL
COMMENTS Vet's perspective Breeding soundness in bulls Regular evaluation of holds a loss of approximately act of breeding, the full the testicle and compared Charge on breeding stock should be a 50 pounds of weaning weight weight of a bull is placed on with reference values stated no-brainer to producers of in the next year’s production the hind limbs and feet, by the Society of Theriogenol- t looks like these ancient small-, medium- and large- measurements. therefore good conformation ogy. These values indicate an free trade agreements with sized operations. Besides Healthy bulls require the or bone structure of each increased centimeter value South Korea, Colombia and routinely examining heifers following attributes in order animal is critical to prevent- with an increased ability to PanamaI are about to become real- and cows in order to deter- to be designated as a satisfac- ing a short-lived efficiently produce daily sperm quotas mine a “bred” or “open’”status, tory breeding animal: ade- breeding bull in the herd. and improved sperm quality. ity. These three trade bills have bulls of any age should also quate libido or desire to per- General health of the bull A rectal palpation is done been sitting on President be evaluated for libido, phys- form, physical condition is also assessed while ani- in order to assess the ure- Obama’s desk ready to go since he ical attributes and semen soundness, and good semen mals are within the chutes. thra and accessory sex took office, almost three years ago. quality. It has been estimated quality. Libido evaluations are Bulls should be free from glands of the bull. Abnormal CROW It appears that Obama finally in previous studies that in often conducted with the bull signs of respiratory illness, enlargements, episodes of understands that to create jobs, the world of “beef economics,” in its natural pasture environ- such as cough, nasal dis- pain demonstrated during fertility is 10 times as impor- ment; this allows visualiza- charge, and decreased body palpation, or changes in nor- you need to be able to sell something, and to sell tant as carcass quality and tion of behavior and interac- condition due to lack of prop- mal organ texture can indi- something, you have to have something to sell. But five times as important as the tions between both bulls and er nutrition. The eyes should cate clinical signs of illness he has been an ardent hold out on these agree- rate of gain. Typically, in a cows in estrus (heat cycles). be examined for signs of ul- or inflammation. ments since he took office because of union and hu- group of five bulls, at least The serving capacity or li- cers, inflammation, or blind- Next, semen will be col- man rights issues in Colombia, along with his fear one will be considered subfer- bido examination is of par- ness that may cause pain lected for examination. Most that the three agreements will send more manufac- tile and lacking optimal abil- ticular importance in younger and lack of ability to breed often, this collection is made turing jobs overseas. ity to serve cows or maintain- animals that have little to no cows due to poor eyesight. by a technique termed elec- ing a poor quality of semen breeding experience with Next, your veterinarian troejaculation. A large probe One thing that opponents of the bills perhaps production. cows and heifers. Yearling will examine and measure is inserted into the bull’s rec- don’t understand is that all three of those countries Veterinarians typically will bulls often require exposure the size of each bull’s scrotum. tum and a set voltage con- already trade with the U.S. on a mostly tariff free conduct breeding soundness to estrus females for some The scrotal shape should be ducts stimulation to the hind- basis. While we’ve been waiting for Obama to get examinations by following a period of time in order to de- a uniform oval and regular quarter muscles and ulti- his political house in order, many of our competi- protocol created by the Soci- velop their breeding instincts. (no straight or wedge-like mately the glands that allow tors have been hatching their own free trade agree- ety of Theriogenology, a group Older animals may lack de- surfaces), with a small ‘waist’ protrusion and ejaculation. ments with these countries. of veterinary reproduction sire to perform due to prior of tissue above the testes Semen quality is evaluat- specialists. A challenge among skeletal or penile injuries. themselves. This neck-like ed via a combination of fac- As usual, everyone looks at the agreements with many breeders is the short The breeding examination region contains the counter- tors including motility and their own interest in mind, not necessarily what’s window breeding season in is conducted with the bull current artery and vein bun- shape. Bulls may be classi- good for the country as a whole. For agriculture which animals must achieve securely placed in stocks that dles that allow heating and fied as satisfactory, decision and the beef industry, these deals are great and a high pregnancy rate for ef- allow exposure for the vet- cooling within the testes. One deferred, or unsatisfactory will allow us to sell more beef to the three coun- ficient production. Although erinarian to access the rec- should not palpate a signifi- for breeding, based upon fi- tries, that is, if we have any to sell. Beef production cow fertility is also of utmost tum and penile areas. A gen- cant amount of fat or any nal examination. A deferred is expected to go down next year. The export mar- importance, the much small- eral assessment of the ani- herniated tissue within the rank allows a bull that has er ratio of bulls to cows dem- mal’s musculoskeletal sys- neck region, as this may pro- not met every guideline to ket has helped keep beef demand up in an other- onstrates the importance of a tem is made while the bull is hibit adequate temperature have an opportunity for re- wise soft domestic market. sound breeding bull to fit the moved towards the chutes. regulation within the testes. testing at a set date. Overall, The folks at the U.S. Meat Export Federation bill. Delays in conception At this time, the veterinarian The testicles should move breeding soundness exami- (USMEF) say that the deal will be worth a billion rates are the most critical can observe the gait of the freely within the scrotum, nations allow a producer to dollars for South Korea alone, and could double economic factor related to bull and detect lameness is- and not demonstrate any firm have a better idea what he beef exports to that country over the 15-year imple- subfertility in the beef indus- sues that may prohibit prop- or mass-like textures. or she is dealing with in any mentation period. We currently have a 40 percent try. It has been estimated that er mounting of cows in es- A measuring tape is placed herd. — Dr. Genevieve every 21 day cow ‘open’ period trus. During the mounting around the largest portion of Grammer tariff on U.S. beef going to South Korea. USMEF estimates that Colombia and Panama will be Impact of IRS worth $35 million in beef sales collectively. The combined bills passed through the House LEGALLY speaking enforcement on ranches Committee on Ways and Means last week, and the Enforce- their records are not kept in tions generally continues records showing which vita- full House will vote on the three bills this week. ment action proper form. A business plan unchanged (despite a long mins or minerals went to Then they will go to the Senate where things could by the Inter- should show, among other period of losses), or whether which particular animal. get a bit stickier. nal Revenue Service (IRS) things, a profit motive ac- you change your practices in The taxpayer signed all There is quite a bit of concern from mostly Demo- has actually increased in re- cording to tax regulations. significant ways. checks relating to the activity. cent months in the farming Where a taxpayer with no Also, the IRS wants to see A bookkeeper kept his re- crats that the bills will be harmful to the auto in- and livestock field. I know, prior experience enters into evidence that favorably com- cords. She prepared annual dustry and Colombia’s protections on labor rights. personally, because of some an activity, that taxpayer pares your activity to a prof- summaries and spreadsheets Colombia has a habit of exterminating union labor clients who have informed must show not only that itable cattle or other live- showing disbursements by leaders. The big trade off for passing these bills is me. One of the principal prob- advice was obtained in the stock operation, which category, and verified the ac- the president’s insistence on a worker retraining lems with getting audited is particular area of endeavor means more careful strate- curacy of charges and state- program and financial benefits for workers dis- that the IRS considers losses but also that general busi- gic planning. ments charged to the tax- placed by foreign competition, a program that we to be a red flag for the idea ness advice was obtained. Finally, the IRS is now em- payer. that you are operating a In the Tax Court case Fili- phasizing that you should Despite all this, the Tax already have. hobby rather than a business os v. IRS, Louis Filios of prove that you, yourself, pos- Court found fault with almost American Federation of Labor and Congress of in the livestock industry. Springfield, MA, lost his Tax sess the requisite expertise everything, including the fact Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President For livestock owners who Court case. The Tax Court regarding the business end of that expenses should have Richard Trumka said the three trade pacts are do not have two profit years found that Mr. Filios “did not the activity, or that you have been kept on each animal “lousy” deals that will destroy 159,000 jobs by en- in a five-year period, the IRS have budgets, income state- relied on the advice of others individually, and that he couraging companies to send work overseas. How- is still going to want to take a ments, balance sheets, in- who possessed that type of “never conducted written ever, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says that the look at your activity sooner or come projections, or financial expertise. Although you may business studies” for his ac- later. An opportunity to earn statements for the activity,” study and consult experts tivity. Similarly, he never pre- trade pacts will create 380,000 U.S. jobs. Getting a substantial ultimate profit other than those compiled regarding the technical and pared a written business plan these agreements finalized and ratified has become in a highly speculative ven- annually by his accountant scientific aspects of livestock or budget for the activity. even more important with the recent enactment of ture is ordinarily sufficient to to prepare annual federal tax raising, that is not enough. Mr. Filios never hired Free Trade Agreements by the EU with South Ko- indicate that the activity is returns, and that he was not It’s further necessary to seek business advisers or con- rea, Canada and Colombia. I suppose that if the engaged in for profit even engaged in his activity for expert advice regarding the sulted with experts on the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce are right, though losses or only occa- profit. The lack of these kinds economic or business aspects economic aspects of his the U.S. will have a net benefit of 220,000 jobs, cer- sional small profits are actu- of records could be a problem of the activity. breeding operation. He per- ally generated. This often for many ranchers whose Mr. Filios spent between sonally arranged for his live- tainly a step in the right direction. motivates people to continue overall business records often 10 and 20 hours per week stock to be bred, and he per- The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NC- in their ranching activity de- fall short of this standard. engaged in ranch operations. sonally reviewed and execut- BA) has been working for some time, pushing spite losses over an extended The IRS is looking for bet- He subscribed to various ed breeding agreements. these trade bills through. NCBA President Bill period of time. At the same ter records that indicate a industry publications, and The court concluded that Donald said, “This marks the biggest leap forward time, IRS regulations state profit motive, such as records read numerous books on “the sheer magnitude of peti- we have seen in nearly five years when the trade that if you don’t have two used for the purpose of cut- breeding strategy. He was a tioner’s losses, the consistency profit years out of five, your ting expenses, or those that pioneer in using vitamin and with which they were incurred, pact with Colombia was signed. Rural America is activity is presumed to be can be used to help increase mineral supplements as part and their steady and dramat- nearing a historic moment. These three agree- engaged in as a hobby, not a profits and evaluate the over- of the diet for his animals. ic increase over an extended ments will create roughly 250,000 jobs right hear trade or business. all performance of the busi- He personally decided which period of time provided com- in the United States and increase profitability for One of the main hurdles ness on an ongoing basis. vitamins and minerals to pelling evidence” that he was our nation’s family farms and ranches.” Sources new clients tell me about is Another frequent concern use, and mixed them him- not engaged in the activity for tell us that Obama wants the deal done before that they have no business of the IRS is whether the self. But the Tax Court com- the purpose of earning a prof- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visits plan and that the IRS thinks taxpayer’s method of opera- plained that he did not keep it. — John Alan Cohan The National Livestock Weekly • Since 1922 • A Crow Publication • 7355 E. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 10, 2011 3 National Landscape Conservation System BEEF bits releases 15-year management strategy Concerns prompt recall The Bureau of Land Man- for other compatible uses BLM recognizes that the best ideas for conservation Manning Beef LLC in Pico Rivera, CA, is voluntarily agement (BLM) last week consistent with the desig- special lands comprising come from folks on the recalling about 80,000 pounds of beef products that E coli released a 15-year strategy nating legislation or presi- NLCS must be managed in ground, and the NLCS may be contaminated with . O157:H7, USDA’s to guide National Land- dential proclamation. In the context of the surround- strategy provides Ameri- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced scape Conservation System addition to conservation, ing landscape. To this end, cans with enhanced oppor- last week. Each box bears “EST. # 934” on the product (NLCS) land management the strategy emphasizes the NLCS strategy is inte- tunities to share in the label. These beef products were produced on Sept. 23 efforts in coming years. continued collaboration, grated and interdisciplin- stewardship of the lands and were shipped to retail establishments and food ser- “By continuing to collabo- public involvement, and ary. It incorporates ideas they treasure,” Abbey said. vice centers in Arizona and California and to another rate and successfully develop youth engagement. offered by the public and Outdoor recreational op- federally-regulated establishment in Nebraska. These new partnerships, the BLM Created in June 2000 to BLM employees, as well as portunities are vital to the products were destined for further processing and will can ensure that future gen- conserve, protect, and re- state and local governments, quality of life enjoyed by likely not bear “EST. 934” on products available for dir- erations of Americans have store BLM’s nationally sig- partner groups, and other Americans, as well as inter- ect consumer purchase. The retail distribution list(s) the chance to use and experi- nificant resources for future stakeholders. national visitors. In 2010, will be posted on FSIS’ website. FSIS and the company ence these incredible lands generations, NLCS now has BLM plays an important BLM lands had 58 million are not aware of any illnesses in association with these just as we do today,” said nearly 900 units encompass- role in protecting the special visits and BLM management products. BLM Director Bob Abbey. ing 27 million areas of con- places where Americans of public resources contrib- NLCS, which includes servation lands, trails and hike and explore, hunt and uted more than $100 billion Decline in protein production some of the most spectacular waterways, each designated fish, or simply get away to the national economy and Agricultural lender Rabobank International is pre- and special lands in Ameri- by congressional act or pres- from it all. supported more than 500,000 dicting a drop of nearly 5 percent in U.S. meat and ca, is part of the more than idential proclamation. “We recognize that the American jobs. — WLJ poultry production by mid-2012 as producers cut out- 245 million acres adminis- tered by BLM. Managed for Available at put in response to tighter feed supplies. Herd liquida- farm stores, Livestock Equipment ranch suppliers, tion due to drought in the U.S. south and southwest is multiple uses, America’s re- co-ops, feed stores a major reason for the decline in meat production, but source-rich public lands pro- & lumber yards the global protein industry is also in a multi-year pro- vide the nation with vital Tombstone Bale Feeders cess of adjusting to higher, more volatile feed costs, commodities and host re- Rabobank said in a report. The sharp decline in pro- markable landscapes, eco- duction will lead to a “precipitous fall’ in available meat systems, and natural and in 2012, Rabobank global strategist David Nelson said cultural resources. in the report. Beef and broiler supplies are expected to The new NLCS strategy Steel Stock Tanks Made in USA tighten as production lags growth in the U.S. gross supports BLM’s multiple- use mission by ensuring HW Brand Heavy Duty Brown HW Brand Heavy Duty Brown domestic product while a rising gross domestic product Hay Saver Bull Feeder in the developing world contributes to increasing global that NLCS management demand for meat. “The greater global demand for meat efforts will focus on conser- www.hutchison-inc.com 1-800-525-0121 protein is the key driver to rising feed costs, which in vation while still allowing turn drive up the cost of raising animal protein,” Nelson said. Russia bans KS Tyson beef Russia has banned imports of ground beef produced in the state of Kansas by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. fol- lowing the company’s recall due to concerns of E. coli contamination, news services reported. The Russian news agency Interfax reported that Gennady Onishchenko, the head of Russian consumer watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, said, “In order to prevent the product coming to the Russian market, we introduced a ban.” At the same time, Russian news agency ITAR-TASS reported that while stricter controls over meat products imported from the U.S. were being imposed by Rospotrebnadzor in the wake of the recall, no specific products had been banned. “We’ve seen the media reports regarding statements from Russia, but we have not received confirmation, so we’re not in a position to comment at this time,” said Tyson spokesman Worth Sparkman. Retail meat source labeling Ohio retailer Heinen’s Fine Foods has become the first retailer in the country to use third-party verification for sourcing and labeling meats. The chain partnered with Integrated Management Information, Inc. to launch the WhereFoodComesFrom labeling program designed to give customers more information about the source and origin of Heinen’s Own beef and pork products. The pro- gram incorporates a quick response bar code that allows consumers using a smart phone to scan the product and quickly access detailed information about the product’s origins. Eyes on Brazilian growth Cargill and General Mills have teams in Brazil ana- lyzing acquisition opportunities in domestic food pro- duction, but it’s not likely they’ll pursue the assets BRF Brasil Foods will have to sell in the near future, reports O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper. Cargill invests heavi- ly in animal protein in the U.S. and China, but moved out of that market in Brazil when it sold the Seara brand to Marfrig in 2009. Cargill felt it had little chance to keep up with Brazilian meat processors and sold its meat assets to reinvest in other domestic growth markets, like processing corn and sugarcane. General Mills is focusing on Brazil, Russia, India and China as priorities for its overseas growth, but with dif- ferent strategies for each. It wants to build its own fac- tories in China, but in a more mature market like Brazil, the company will acquire local brands. SK beef imports rise sixfold A South Korean lawmaker says his country’s imports of U.S. beef increased sixfold over the past four years, Yonhap News Agency reported. The domestic livestock industry therefore has reasons for concern, Rep. Kyung-Seok Kwon of the ruling Grand National Party says. Quoting figures from the Korea Customs Service, Kwon has said the volume of U.S. beef imports rose to 84,821 metric tons last year from 14,112 metric tons in 2007. The total amount of U.S. meat imports, including pork and chicken, also increased 1.78 times in the same period to 214,776 metric tons, he said. As of August, South Korea had bought 76,782 metric tons of U.S. beef this year, likely indicating another increase in annual imports, Kwon said. “Imports of U.S. beef will grow further when the Korea-U.S. free trade agree- ment takes effect,” he said. 4 OCTOBER 10, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Biofuel mandates unlikely to be met by 2022 It is unlikely the U.S. will the government guarantees as a result of increased meet some specific biofuel a market for cellulosic biofu- spending on grants, loans, mandates under the current els up to the level of the loan guarantees, and other Renewable Fuel Standard consumption mandate, re- payments to support the (RFS) by 2022 unless inno- gardless of price. development of cellulosic vative technologies are de- Greenhouse gas biofuels and foregone reve- veloped or policies change, emissions nue as a result of biofuel tax says a new congressionally credits. Moreover, nutrition- requested report from the The extent to which using al and other income assis- • All calves born, both sexes National Research Council, biofuels, rather than petro- tance programs are often which adds that the stan- leum, will reduce green- adjusted for changes in the • All home-raised dard may be an ineffective house gas emissions is un- general price level. If food policy for reducing global certain, the report says. retail prices go up, expenses • All Charolais-sired Fink bulls greenhouse gas emissions. How biofuels are produced could increase for the Sup- Achieving this standard and the changes in land use plemental Nutrition Assis- • All calf fed! would likely increase fed- or land cover that occur in tance Program and Special eral budget outlays as well the process affect biofuels’ Supplemental Assistance • Fink Infl uence in a as have mixed economic and impact on such emissions. Program for Women, In- percentage of Angus cows environmental effects. Dedicated energy crops will fants, and Children, as well In 2005, Congress enacted have to be grown to meet the as for much larger income the RFS as part of the En- mandate, which will prob- assistance programs such as ergy Policy Act and amended ably require conversion of Social Security, military and 400-head both sexes 383-head both sexes it in the 2007 Energy Inde- uncultivated land or the dis- civilian retirement pro- 13-15 months (max age) 13-15½ months (max age) pendence and Security Act. placement of commodity grams, and Supplemental 2010 87% choice/prime 2011 84% choice/prime The amended standard crops and pastures. If the Security Income Program. mandated that by 2022, the expanded production in- Nevertheless, given that 42% YG 1 & 2 40% YG 1 & 2 consumption volume of the volves removing perennial biofuels are only one of many Av. Dress 63.85% Av. Dress 65.02% renewable fuels should con- vegetation on a piece of land factors affecting food retail Pay wt 1,250# Pay wt 1,312# sist of: and replacing it with an an- prices, it will be hard to at- • 15 billion gallons of con- nual commodity crop, then tribute any future increases ventional biofuels, mainly the land-use change would in program costs to the stan- corn-grain ethanol; incur a one-time greenhouse dard alone. 21st Annual Bull Sale • 1 billion gallons of bio- gas emission from biomass Environmental mass-based diesel fuel; and soil that could be large effects Wednesday, October 26, 2011 • 4 billion gallons of ad- enough to offset benefits vanced renewable biofuels, gained by displacing petro- Although biofuels hold Selling at 1:00pm CST, 170 Black Angus & 110 Charolais Bulls other than ethanol derived leum-based fuels with biofu- potential for providing net at the Fink Beef Genetics Sale Facility, Randolph, Kansas from cornstarch, that els over subsequent years. environmental benefits com- achieve a life-cycle green- Such land conversion may pared with using petroleum- Please contact us for a sale book. We appreciate your interest. house gas threshold of at disrupt any future potential based fuels, specific environ- least 50 percent; and for storing carbon in bio- mental outcomes from in- Industry 1st 3-Year Guarantee! • 16 billion gallons of cellu- mass and soil. In addition, creasing biofuels production losic biofuels produced from the renewable fuel standard to meet the renewable fuel Megan, Lori & Galen Fink wood, grasses, or non-edible can neither prevent market- consumption mandate can- plant parts. mediated effects nor control not be guaranteed. The type 15523 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Randolph, Kansas 66554 Except for biodiesel, these land-use or land-cover of feedstocks produced, Phone/Fax: 785-293-5106 volumes are measured in changes in other countries. management practices used, Galen: 785-532-9936 • Lori: 785-532-8171 • Megan: 785-410-5559 ethanol units. Economic effects land-use changes that feed- The committee that wrote stock production might in- Only in an economic en- Email: fi [email protected] • Website: www.fi nkbeefgenetics.com the report said that produc- cur, and such site-specific Beef Genetics vironment characterized by tion of adequate volumes of details as prior land use and Commercial Services Representatives high oil prices, technological biofuels are expected to meet regional water availability breakthroughs, and a high Barrett Broadie: 620-635-6128 • Gene Barrett: 785-224-8509 consumption mandates for will determine the man- implicit or actual carbon conventional biofuels and date’s environmental effects, 2008 CAB Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award 2000 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year price would biofuels be cost- biomass-based diesel fuel. the report says. Biofuels competitive with petroleum- However, whether and how production has been shown based fuels, the committee the mandate for cellulosic to have both positive and concluded. The best cost biofuels will be met is uncer- negative effects on water estimates of cellulosic bio- tain. Currently, no commer- quality, soil and biodiversity. fuel are not economical com- cially viable biorefineries However, air-quality model- pared with fossil fuels when Shasta Livestock exist for converting cellu- ing suggests that production Shasta Livestock crude oil’s price is $111 per losic biomass to fuel. The and use of ethanol to dis- barrel. Furthermore, absent capacity to meet the renew- place gasoline is likely to major increases in agricul- able fuel mandate for cellu- increase air pollutants such tural yields and improved losic biofuels will not be as particulate matter, ozone efficiency in converting bio- Auction Yard available unless the produc- and sulfur oxides. In addi- Auction Yard tion process is unexpectedly mass to fuels, additional tion, published estimates of cropland will be required for improved and technologies water use over the life cycle growing cellulosic feedstock. are scaled up and undergo of corn-grain ethanol are This could create competi- several commercial-scale higher than petroleum- tion among different land Cottonwood, CA demonstrations in the next based fuels. few years. Additionally, pol- uses and, in turn, raise crop- icy uncertainties and high land prices. Barriers and Friday, October 14th costs of production may de- In addition, achieving the opportunities ter investors from aggressive RFS would increase the fed- Key barriers to achieving Shasta County Cattlemen’s Feeder Sale deployment, even though eral budget outlays, mostly the RFS are the high cost of SUBSCRIBE NOW! producing cellulosic biofuels compared with petroleum- Friday, October 21st Don’t miss your chance based fuels and uncertain- to get the best read ties in future biofuel mar- kets, the report finds. Bio- Fall River/Big Valley Cattlemen’s Feeder Sale livestock industry fuel production is contingent on subsidies, the nature of ❏ 3 years $87.00 publication. Rates apply to U.S. subscriptions only. Includes these the mandate, and similar Friday, October 28th Best Buy! quality magazines: policies. 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He was in buf- of southern Plains variety, is To commemorate this first event while the buffalo ing outside Mrs. Charles mals before the buffalo dis- falo meat business and sold different and not found in phase in bison restoration, grazed contentedly in their Goodnight’s window in the appeared in order that fu- hides, skulls and trophies. any other buffalo herds in TPWD hosted a ‘ribbon cut- new home. late 1800s initiated a suc- ture generations might be Raising bison and develop- the world. ting,’ ceremoniously using With a master plan to cre- cessful journey involving able to see and appreciate ing one of the best-known When the relocated herd barbed wire from Good- ate a larger buffalo herd in- three states over 150 years them. Goodnight found buf- herds in America, Goodnight demonstrated an increasing night’s ranch. A full day of habiting 5,000 acres at Cap- to preserve the Southern falo interesting, but Mary knew and lived with buffalo high newborn mortality rate, programs, activities and ex- rock Canyons State Park, Plains Buffalo Herd in the was the passion behind the for 70 years until his death. TPWD biologists began hibits began with presenta- TPWD’s vision is for descen- continental U.S. The trip need to save them. In 1878, In 1966, the owners of the bringing in new bison bulls tions by Texas A&M geneti- dants of the great southern came full circle on Saturday Goodnight roped two buffalo JA donated the last of the from outside herds that cist Dr. James Derr, Indian Plains bison herd to once Sept. 16 when Texas Parks calves from one of the re- pure Southern Plains Buf- demonstrated good genetic Nation Comanche Chair- again roam the range of and Wildlife Department maining herds in the canyon falo Herd running free on diversity without cattle man Jimmy Wauqua, and their ancestors. Based on (TPWD) celebrated the re- and put them in a pen with their historic land to the genes and were free of dis- performers with ties to Good- what was evident at the lease of 80 buffalo, descen- a couple of ‘soon to be’ nurse state of Texas, which later ease. . . hopefully having ties night and the buffalo. A trail park Sept. 16, it would seem dants of the Southern Plains cows that didn’t think much purchased about 15,000 to Goodnight’s herd. They ride in the canyon was held the animals are off to a very Buffalo Herd. These ani- of the little brown fuzzy acres of the JA Ranch in didn’t want to dilute the his- on a Sunday morning. More successful beginning. —Gin- mals, the official state buf- things. 1975. torical importance by bring- than 1,000 visitors attended ger Elliot, WLJ Corre- falo herd, were released on- A few single animals cap- Feeling the buffalo would ing in other genes but didn’t the weekend’s successful spondent to more than 700 acres of tured from other ranchers be protected from being want to lose the herd either. restored native grass prairie joined Goodnight’s herd, killed off by hunters, in 1997, Biologists relied on genetic of Caprock Canyons State bringing their numbers up TPWD decided that it would mapping to use selective CAB honors partners Park located 100 miles to seven head. He eventu- be in the best interest of breeding when expanding southeast of Amarillo. ally built a herd of about 200 Texas and the buffalo to cap- the herd’s genetic base. They from ranch to retail Prior to the 1870s, the wild bison from the surviv- ture the remaining bison, found the herd’s genetics not vast Plains buffalo herd ing remnants of the South- about 35, roaming on about as narrow as previously Each fall, the Certified Angus Beef brand (CAB) numbered between 30 and ern Plains Buffalo Herd re- 70,000 acres, and relocate thought. TPWD bought bulls honors a few top Angus producers and feedlots in the 60 million head. It was esti- maining on the open Texas them to a 300-acre breeding from a private New Mexico U.S. in conjunction with its annual conference where mated that some 3.5 million range. The country in the facility within the Caprock herd that was partially de- the whole range of partners are recognized. bison grazed the plains of Palo Duro Canyon Good- Canyons State Park. TPWD' rived from Yellowstone stock This year, winners traveled to Sunriver, OR, Sept. Texas. Between 1874 and night ranched with busi- goal was to eventually prop- that were descendants of 20-22 to accept their awards and interact with pro- 1878, buffalo hunters slaugh- nessmen John Adair was agate a larger and healthier buffalo Goodnight sent to fessionals from every sector of the beef business. tered the animals for their established as the JA number of bison to once Yellowstone 100 years prior Here is a list of those who enjoyed events like the meat, hides and horns, al- Ranch. again roam freely in the ar- to help preserve their herd. first-ever People’s Choice Burger Bash, listening to most decimating the South- From his herd, Goodnight ea. Preservation of the Remnants of Goodnight’s nationally-renowned speakers, and dinner cooked ern Plains Bison Herd to sold and donated breeding Southern Plains Buffalo historic herd living at Cap- by some of the top CAB chefs in the country. near extinction. stock to help re-establish Herd genetics was the main rock Canyons State Park Seedstock Commitment to Excellence: Rancho Charles Goodnight, leg- herds primarily to Yellow- concern of their breeding have increased in number to Casino and Dal Porto Livestock, Brentwood and endary cattleman, moved stone National Park and the program. The relocated buf- almost 80 animals since Denair, CA. cattle into the Palo Duro New York Zoological Society. falo were tested genetically 1998 and could only be Commercial Commitment to Excellence: Taylor Canyon in the Texas Pan- His sole Southern Plains to determine the significance viewed from a distance in Ranch, Elk City, OK. handle when the slaughter Bison Herd was one of the of the herd and which ani- their enclosure. With the Progressive Partner Award: Gregory Feedlot, Ta- was at its height. In order to five foundation herds estab- mals still contained traces of recent release into the bor, IA. let his cattle graze, Good- lished in the U.S. which sup- cattle left over from Good- 700-acre prairie grassland Large Feedlot Partner of the Year: Keeling Cattle night had to drive buffalo out plied stock to preserving the night’s attempts at cross- inside the park, visitors will Feeders, Hereford, TX. of the canyon. By 1878, that species from extinction. breeding buffalo. have greater access to view Small Feedlot Partner of the Year: Will Feed Inc., was not necessary; buffalo From the buffalo herd he What makes this buffalo buffalo closer in their his- Cozad, NE. hunters had left few bison preserved, Goodnight tried herd unique is that while toric native habitat in the Quality Focus Award <15,000 head: Osborn Farms, remaining. creating a hybrid by crossing Goodnight shipped a lot of Palo Duro Canyon. Park of- Savannah, MO. Mrs. Charles Goodnight, them with cattle to produce animals out, it appears that ficials said their release and Quality Focus Award >15,000 head: Pratt Feeders, Mary, had been saddened by a better grazing animal but he never brought any in. interaction within the park Pratt, KS. More information on each is available at http:// the killing of the buffalo. 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nfac FTAs will boost exports NNUALNNUAL President also enhance each country’s who package, ship and mar- 3232ndnd AA ability to meet the needs of ket agricultural products. If (from page 1) its growing middle class for we’re going to get America SSALEALE South Korea FTA would high-quality protein prod- working again, then these boost U.S. beef exports to ucts at low cost to consum- trade agreements are criti- OCTOBER 25, 2011 more than $1 billion per ers,” said Shauman. cal. We cannot afford to High Altitude year over the 15-year imple- mentation period—up from “Duty-free trade needs to PAP Tested Cattle $518 million in 2010. For [email protected] l www.strangherefords.com pork, exports would more be a two-way street.” than double (from 2010 Hereford & Black Angus Selling on Oct. 25th: value) to more than $400 million by 2016. Korea is • Calving Ease & Milk/Growth Bulls currently the fourth-largest • Bred Registered Heifers value market for both U.S. Agriculture Secretary leave these jobs on the ta- beef and pork exports and Tom Vilsack discussed the ble,” he added. the FTA will reduce duties FTAs with media represen- After years of debate and by 40 percent on beef and tatives last week, address- stalling of the FTAs, opti- about 25 percent on pork, ing concerns that the U.S. mists are hoping maybe making U.S. red meat even is at a disadvantage be- this is a turning point. But more competitive. cause of recent ratification the doubts are still there. Ratification of the Colom- of a similar deal between Vilsack explained that bia and Panama FTAs South Korea and the Euro- concerns over violence would add an estimated $25 pean Union which took ef- against laborers and the million in pork exports by fect in July. During the need to provide protection 2016 and about $35 million meeting, he pointed out were part of the reason the Lot 1 by CL 1 Domino 739T Lot 3 by SH Diamond 881 in beef exports. that the U.S. used to be FTAs have taken so long to The U.S. Grains Council Korea’s largest trading reach this point. “In addi- (USGC) added that in addi- partner, but that it now sat tion, the president needed tion to increasing export at fourth place, falling from to strengthen the agree- opportunities, the three 21 percent to 9 percent. ments to make them bet- pending bilateral FTAs had “It would mean that the ter,” he added. Then when the potential to open other Korean FTA would have a the House of Reps said they doors for agreements and greater impact on agricul- wanted them all as a pack- rebuild lost markets. ture than the nine previous age instead of individuals, “We are encouraged by FTAs that we’ve entered it added more time. the administration’s sub- into,” he said, adding that The agreements now mission of the long-standing there is a “clear message have to be ratified in the Lot 48 by SBA 06M EXT 605S Lot 50 by SBA Travelodge 503R free trade agreements for that allows us to look more three countries, which Vil- ratification by Congress,” aggressively to barriers in sack believes will happen A Proven Program for 49 Years.....offering muscu- said Dr. Wendell Shauman, the region [such as China quickly. lar & calving ease bulls with sound feeet who will add pounds, USGC chairman and Illi- and Japan].” The U.S. House of Repre- milk and productive replacement females to your herd. nois corn farmer. “Passage The agreement with Co- sentatives will consider the of these agreements will lombia would provide ac- Generalized System of Pref- help to immediately level cess to their markets. “In erences, which includes Broadcast on the playing field and allow 2010, we did almost $830 Trade Adjustment Assis- www.LiveAuctions.tv organizations like the coun- million in exports there,” tance, alongside the trade cil to aggressively re-engage Vilsack said. “This will add agreements. NCBA Man- Strang Herefords & Black Angus with our international part- several hundred million, ager of Legislative Affairs ners and win back lost mar- across all agricultural in- Kent Bacus is hopeful that 2969 County Road 8, Meeker, CO 81641 ket share.” dustries, and U.S. exporters the “tremendous bipartisan Bart & Mary Strang 970-878-5362, 800-351-5362, cell 970-270-4445 Lack of ratification has will immediately receive support” of all three FTAs Tom & Lisa Walsh 970-878-5362, cell 970-270-9599 led to loss of U.S. exports duty-free treatment.” in the House and Senate and market share as a num- “Duty-free trade needs to will push the pacts to final ber of foreign competitors be a two-way street,” Vil- passage very soon. Howev- have aggressively pursued sack said, referring to the er, Bacus said he will make favorable trade deals that Panama agreement. “The no assumptions about a place U.S. exporters at a agreement would lower tar- timeline. competitive disadvantage, iffs and level the playing “Given the history of according to USGC. field over time,” he said. these trade agreements, “The three trade agree- “Over the past two years which have fallen victim to ments are critical compo- as the nation has rebound- political games on several nents of U.S. competitive- ed from the worst recession occasions, we are not about ness in the international in decades, American agri- to make any projections,” marketplace. Once ratified, culture has shattered trade said Bacus. “Farmers and they will offer immediate records and created jobs. ranchers need these agree- duty-free or preferential And these agreements will ments. Our economy needs treatment for U.S. coarse build on that success, help- these agreements. We need grains exports and most ing provide higher incomes Congress to pass these job- U.S. agricultural commodi- for producers, more oppor- generating trade pacts as ties. This will not only ben- tunities for small business- soon as possible.” — Traci efit U.S. producers, but will es owners, and jobs for folks Eatherton, WLJ Editor
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The uncer- whether petitioners’ cur-r- THE HEREFORD ADVANTAGEADVANTAGE and the Public Lands Coun- face nearly $50,000 in fines tainty surrounding the rent inability to seek pre-e- Annual Bull Sale cil (PLC) recently filed an per day. The Sackett family CWA permitting process enforcement judicial revieww Monday, October 17, 2011 • 1 p.m. amicus brief to the U.S. appealed for a hearing on and the time and financial of the ACO violates theirir Supreme Court in the Sack- their alleged violation but costs associated with it has rights under the Due Pro- Cheyenne, WY ett v. Environmental Pro- it was denied by EPA and left them with abysmal op- cess Clause. tection Agency (EPA) case the federal court. tions of submitting to the “The brief NCBA and Selling 65 Bulls SIRES:SSIRES: which will likely be argued According to Van Liew, regulator’s demands and PLC filed in this case push- LBH 157K Ribstone ET 19T — 20 sons in January 2012. Dustin the court threw out the case the costs associated with es for a decision that af- Ponca Kingpin — 9 sons Churchill Rancher 592R — 7 sons Van Liew, PLC executive because it determined that those demands, risking firms a landowner’s right F 157K Ribstone 763 — 7 sons director and NCBA director the CWA prevented judicial catastrophic fines for non- to challenge a jurisdiction- CL 1 Domino 461P — 7 sons of federal lands, said Sack- review ACOs until the en- compliance, or investing al determination before ett v. EPA could set a dan- forcement actions have significant time and re- they are required to either gerous precedent allowing been issued by federal sources pursuing a permit. go through the costly and EPA and other federal agencies. He said the Sack- In this process, the only time-consuming permitting agencies to make jurisdic- etts could not challenge the winner is the federal gov- process or are fined thou- tional determinations that compliance order until they ernment. Private landown- sands of dollars,” Lyon said. Allnut Baldies trailing to the Medicine Bow mountains after branding. are not judicially or admin- refused to do what it in- ers lose.” “Today it is private land- istratively reviewable. structed and, consequently, According to NCBA Dep- owners, who followed the BW 4.6 BW 2.9 WW 57 WW 51 In 2005, Chantell and were fined tens of thou- uty Environmental Coun- rules, attempting to build YW 94 YW 82 Michael Sackett purchased sands of dollars. sel Ashley Lyon, this case a home, but private land- MM 33 MM 28 a plot of land, less than one “Like millions of Ameri- could have far-reaching im- owners, including farmers M&G 61 M&G 53 REA .47 REA .18 acre in size, to build a home. cans regularly do, the Sack- pacts on farmers and ranch- and ranchers, will no doubt CHB $30 CHB $27 However, in 2007, after fill- etts rightfully purchased ers and all private land- face future challenges if Lot 19 • B Ribstone 19 Lot 8 • B Rancher 8 ing in half the lot with land to build their dream owners. She said CWA has EPA and other federal Sire: F 157K Ribstone 763 Sire: Churchill Rancher 592R gravel in preparation for home. Unfortunately, in- morphed from a statute to agencies’ decisions are not construction, EPA issued stead of building that home, protect our nation’s waters subject to judicial and ad- FEED EFFICIENCY + the Sacketts an “Adminis- they have spent the past into a tool for regulators to ministration review. We are HYBRID VIGOR = trative Compliance Order” four years battling EPA and micromanage daily deci- hopeful the U.S. Supreme THE HEREFORD (ACO) alleging the land the courts,” Van Liew said. sions of private landown- Court will consider the ADVANTAGE was a wetland subject to “The Sacketts weren’t try- ers. She said the U.S. Su- sweeping impact this case Jay and Janice Berry Clean Water Act (CWA) ju- ing to cut corners. They preme Court will consider could have on all private Home Phone: (307) 634-5178 risdiction and ordered the followed the rules and now whether petitioners may landowners in this coun- Cell Phone: (307) 630-7944 seek pre-enforcement judi- try.” — WLJ 3049 CR 225 • Cheyenne, WY 82009 [email protected] Drought builds stronger industry Texas ranchers estimate less urgent programs,” said nearly 6,000 miles of fence Thornberry, a Republican have been destroyed during from Clarendon, in a recent Complete this summer’s wildfires. interview. Replacing the fence can run Along with asking for between $5,000 and 7,500 changes to help with fenc- per mile with labor and ing, Texas ranchers visiting fencing costs, according to the Capitol took the time to Joe Parker Jr., Texas and voice other industry con- & Total Southwestern Cattle Rais- cerns. ers Association (TSCRA) In the meetings, Parker president. separated the fencing help TSCRA and Texas Cattle from direct aid, which he Feeders Association mem- said the beef producers do Dispersal bers recently visited Wash- not need. He instead asked ington to ask lawmakers to the government to “back lift the fence-age require- off” by repealing environ- ment for USDA’s natural mental regulations and disaster programs and to ethanol subsidies that add to the tax deduction for hamper businesses. OCTOBER 27-28-29, 2011 the cost of replacing the This year’s fires and Nebraska State Fair Facilty, Grand Island, NE 22S Sales l fences. drought have cost Texas 3ELLING (EAD s -ORE THAN 0ERFORMANCE 4ESTED “We’ve got ranchers out agriculture an estimated there saying that it really $5.2 billion, according to &EMALES ,ARGE 'ROUPS !VAILABLE 2 Locations doesn’t matter if I just built the Texas AgriLife Exten- it or if it’s 50 years old or 60 sion Service, which has set s Registered Angus Females - years old,” said Jason Sk- up livestock supply points )NCLUDING "RED (EIFERS AND (EIFER #ALVES Over 2500 aggs, TSCRA executive di- where ranchers can pick up rector of government and donated hay and round up s Registered Angus Bulls - public affairs. “The bottom lost cattle. ALL OF THE 2011 BULL CALVES line is, my fence is gone.” TSCRA members have 3ELLING Head Sell! USDA’s cost-share pro- been actively implement- PLUS 100 BREEDING-AGE BULLS INCLUDING gram is set up to help ing a variety of their own ranchers rebuild fences lost strategies to adapt to the THE SUMMITCREST HERD BULLS! in natural disasters, but worst recorded drought in s the program puts age re- Texas history. Commercial Females DON’T MISS THIS strictions on the fencing, According to TSCRA’s HISTORIC EVENT! paying up to 75 percent of recent Drought Impact a fence only if it is less than Survey, 84 percent of re- NOVEMBER 26, 2011 five years old. Fences older spondents indicate they Summitcrest Farm, Summitville, OH Selling a herd with over 60 than 30 years are not eli- have reduced their herd gible. size from their three-year s More than 400 Registered Angus Females - years of “continuous breeding Texas ranchers are ask- average. Herds were re- )NCLUDING $ONORS "RED #OWS (EIFERS /PEN (EIFERS and performance testing,” ing officials to drop the age duced by an average of 38 requirements in light of percent. s Machinery & Equipment and more than 20 years of over 19,000 fires and 3.67 But those numbers don’t “carcass testing!” million acres burned this reflect a 38 percent de- Look for the Nebraska sale book in the October Angus Journal® summer, in addition to the crease in the overall size of and the Ohio sale book in the November Angus Journal® severe drought conditions. the herd in Texas. While a Ranchers would also like lot of those cattle have to be able to deduct the changed hands, relatively total cost of replacing the few have moved out of fences in the same year, state, Parker said. instead of spread out over The survey indicates that five years. individual herds were re- Wichita Falls Rep. Mac duced through livestock Thornberry said the federal market sales, early place- Performance Angus government should use ev- ment into feed yards, mov- &RED ( 3AM *OHNSON ))) *EFF *OHNSON ery authority it has to help ing cattle to unused pas- 3UMMITVILLE /( "ROKEN "OW .% rebuild fences and to assist tures or dry lots, or sending the devastated agricultural older cows to harvest. economy in Texas. “If there is a silver lining 4OM *UDY &REEMONT )! s Our Motto: “I am certainly interested to the drought, it may be h)MPROVE THE LAND AND IMPROVE THE BREEDv in looking at all other avail- that this has allowed us to SALE MANAGED BY: 6)%7")$ ,)6% /. 4(% ).4%2.%4 Founder, Fred Johnson able options to help these see just how diverse the 1311 RRobinobin CCt.t. HowellHowell, MI 48855 businesses rebound from beef industry truly is,” 517-546-6374 http://www.LiveAuctions.tv this historic disaster by Parker said. — Traci Eat- call Brad Fahrmeier for details: 816.392.9241 www.cotton-associates.com trying to find funding from herton, WLJ Editor 8 OCTOBER 10, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL www.facebook.com/WesternLivestockJournal Bill changes ethanol mandate Legislation was intro- introduced the Renewable corn-derived ethanol this vironmental Protection duced in the House last Fuel Standard Flexibility year. The mandate grows to Agency recently cleared the week that would reduce the Act. The bill would reduce 15 billion gallons in 2015 for way for gasoline companies federal mandate to use fuel or eliminate the volumes of corn-derived ethanol. to add as much as 15 percent ethanol when corn supplies renewable fuel use required The Renewable Fuels As- so long as the fuel is used for are tight. Livestock and by the Renewable Fuels sociation warned that if the “2001 and newer passenger dairy producers say the cur- Standard based upon corn Goodlatte and Costa bill vehicles.” rent mandate gives a finan- stocks-to-use ratios. “were to be successful, the The ethanol mandate for cial advantage to ethanol It would allow for a reduc- loss of ethanol in the fuel this year is 12.6 billion gal- makers and unfairly boosts tion of up to 25 percent when supply would hammer lons. Production is expected the cost of livestock feed. the corn stocks-to-use ratio American consumers at the to exceed 13.5 billion gallons Reps. Bob Goodlatte, R- is projected to be less than 7 pump.” due to exports and high oil VA, and Jim Costa, D-CA, percent and reduce it by 50 The U.S. also spends about prices which make ethanol percent when the ratio would $6 billion per year subsidiz- attractive. be 5 percent or less, a bare- ing ethanol-blended gasoline A dozen bills involving bones level for supplies. with a tax credit of 45 cents ethanol have been filed in The U.S. ethanol mandate, per gallon. There is also a tax the House. Some promote Ranch Tested. which began five years ago of 54 cents per gallon on ethanol use while others and triggered a rapid expan- imported ethanol. limit the portion of ethanol sion of the ethanol industry, Most gasoline sold in the in fuel or repeal tax credits. requires gasoline retailers to U.S. contains as much as 10 — Traci Eatherton, WLJ Rancher Trusted. use 12.6 billion gallons of percent ethanol, but the En- Editor "Red Angus puts a lot of pressure on EPDs that New water measures needed make great cows. The last few years at Miles Colorado no place to go, so it is filling the high water tables. One (from page 1) basements and sitting in of the farmers hoping for a City Livestock, the highest selling heifer calves, low-lying sections of farm- change as soon as possible Wyoming and Nebraska, land or flowing into Nebras- is Harry Strohauer of Weld bred heifers and bred cows have all been Red affect water deliveries. ka before Colorado gets a County. Strohauer said in Angus. Keep doing what youʼre doing!" Halepaska and Associ- chance to use it. addition to a flooded base- ates’ study found elevated According to Randy Ray, ment, about 100 of his 750 groundwater levels and rec- executive director with the acres of potatoes were ru- Rob Fraser - Miles City Livestock Commission ommended better proce- Central Colorado Water ined this year because dures for measuring the Conservancy District (CCW- groundwater levels were Building Better Beef... relationship between sur- CD), many farmers can’t too high and the potatoes face and underground wa- afford the new restrictions rotted. ter supplies. the court order added to get On the opposite end of the “One conclusion is that by the new restricted augmen- water issue is Frank Eck- neglect, inadvertence or tation plan they would need hardt, another Weld County Red Angus mistake, the state of Colo- to restart pumping. The farmer who said about 20 (940) 387-3502 • RedAngus.org rado is assisting the irriga- shutdown or curtailed wells percent of the 3,700 acres of tion community of Nebras- lie within the augmentation ground his family farms is ka, causing the economic subdistricts of CCWCD. dried up because of 12 shut dislocation of thousands of Ag groups in the area are off wells and 10 curtailed Colorado irrigators,” John asking for legislative chang- wells. Halepaska said. es, including flexibility in “It would just be nice to Reports of flooded base- controlling the wells during see a little common sense ments in the area have be- times when the South Platte used,” Eckhardt said. come common. Colorado’s River Basin is full and se- Wolfe said the state is con- historic drought in the early nior water right holders are ducting studies in north- 2000s led to the 2005 court not at risk. eastern Colorado to refine order based on concerns in Gege Ellzey, president of measurements of how aqui- large municipalities such as the Weld County Farm Bu- fers are recharged, as sug- Denver, Boulder, Centennial reau, noted that the local gested by the consultants. and Highlands Ranch, that bureau has brought up var- The state is also develop- their water supply was being ious water issues before, but ing better management depleted by junior water the issue concerning the tools for managing water rights. state engineer’s office will be accounting. The 2005 Supreme Court the only one concerning wa- On the issue of the inter- ruling followed the 1969 ter this year. She said the relationship of groundwater water rights ruling and to water issues brought up in and surface flows, Wolfe date, the wells are still shut previous years have been pointed out that the state off, despite above average Weld County-specific, and Supreme Court has ruled precipitation in the area and the policy of giving the state that water courts have the a river that has filled its engineer’s office more flexi- authority to determine de- banks for the last few years. bility would be more of a pletions from groundwater, The recent rain fall increas- statewide issue. and the state engineer’s role es, the wells remaining shut But until changes are is to enforce the court or- off, and a full aquifer have made, farmers in the area ders. — Traci Eatherton, left the groundwater with will continue dealing with WLJ Editor
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LimFlex: ERRL Connealy Impression; Bret Black, San Ranching For Pro t 2 Limousin ...... 1,900 Xotix 58X, 8/3/10 by Bon View New Luis Obispo, CA, $8,250, 2/3 interest. The Business School of the Livestock Industry 33 Low birth Angus...... 4,827 Design 878; Easterly Romanov Bruin 765 Pendleton 0052, 2/26/10 by 22 Multi trait Angus...... 4,698 Ranch, Sheridan, CA, to de Pampi- HARB Pendleton 765 JH; San Benito 16 Polled Hereford ...... 2,681 erre Ranch, Chualar, CA, $4,000. Cattle Co., Hollister, CA, $8,200, 2/3 “No single thing has had more infl uence in the way we do business 8 Red Angus...... 2,663 Polled Hereford: JCD Full Time X83, interest. Bruin 6262 Impression 9244, than the principles taught in RFP.” — Henry Giacomini, California 9 Sim Angus...... 2,956 9/4/10 by CRR About Time 743; Davis 12/22/09 by Connealy Impression; 3 Simmental ...... 1,733 Cattle Services, Lincoln, CA, to Win- Greg Ramelli, Loyalton, CA, $7,750. 123 Total ...... 3,850 tun Polled Herefords, Roseville, CA, Bruin 6262 Impression 9206, 10/26/09 Boise, ID • Dec. 4 – 10, 2011 Auctioneers: John Rodgers and $3,900. Sim Angus: Poly Pressure by Connealy Impression; County Line Rick Machado Point 0200, 10/21/10 by OCC Doctor Cattle Co., Petaluma, CA, $6,750. Colorado Springs, CO • Jan. 8 – 14, 2012 The 55th version of this popular bull 940D; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, SimAngus: Circle Thunder X185, test sale turned in some very impres- to Bently Agro-Dynamics, Minden, NV, 8/8/10 by Connealy Thunder; Blake Billings, MT • Jan. 22 – 28, 2012 sive results, making for some very $4,200. Limousin: Mr. Actis Kojo Ricken, Clovis, CA, $9,800. Circle happy consignors. For many years, Respond 147, 8/12/10 by ATIS Seville Final Answer X166, 7/28/10 by SAV Abilene, TX • May 6-12, 2012 this sale has been a must-attend event Black Forest; Actis Ranch, Tollhouse, Final Answer 0035; Kris Gudel, Wilton, for many of the West Coast’s most CA, to Beresford Corp., Woodlake, CA, and Loren Poncia, Tomales, CA, prominent commercial ranching con- CA, $2,300. Brangus: JGB Merlin $7,000. Circle Bettis X269, 8/8/10 by cerns and again this year, the seats 083, 10/31/10 by WC Mr. Merlin 79P2; Triple C Bettis S72J; Roberti Ranch, Call for our free information packet: were filled with buyers. The test is Wayne Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Loyalton, CA, $6,750. Circle Dual conducted by the Animal Science $2,900. — Jerry York Focus X199, 8/11/10 by TNT Dual 707-429-2292 Department and the bulls are fed to Focus T249; Ron Gilliland, Sacra- fi gain 3 pounds per day, giving them Beef Solutions Bull Sale mento, CA, $6,500. Circle Lucky Man Ranch Management Consultants, Inc. www.ranchingforpro t.com adequate feed to express their ge- Sept. 22, Ione, CA X183, 8/6/10 by GW Lucky Man 644N; netic potential and still be range ready. 56 Angus bulls...... $4,863 Gilliland, $6,500. — Jerry York The bulls must meet rigid performance 80 SimAngus bulls ...... 4,718 standards as well as conformation, Auctioneers: Rick Machado and frame, and scrotal scores to be eligible John Rodgers to sell. The sale was a fast-paced What a fantastic sale for the two event with excellent demand. TOPS— breeders involved in the Beef Solu- Angus: BAR Final Answer 64, 8/5/10 tions Bull Sale as a volume number of by SAV Final Answer 0035; Borges Angus and SimAngus bulls were Angus Ranch, Byron, CA, to Rotta traded at very solid prices. This sale Ranch, Arroyo Grande, CA, $9,900. attracts a large crowd and it is a crowd Diablo Upward 5020, 9/1/10 by Sitz unique to this sale. Many of the buyers Upward 307R; Diablo Valley Angus, at this sale have been customers of Byron, CA, to Bar Mule Shoe Ranch, these two firms for several years and Cambria, CA, $9,500. C2-It Net Worth with that kind of support, it tells a lot 0139, 8/9/10 by Sitz Alliance 6595; about the programs and the success C2-IT Cattle Co., Brentwood, CA, to that the commercial cattleman has Avila Ranch, San Ardo, CA, $8,500. with these bulls. The bulls are dis- VOML In Focus 468A, 8/19/10 by played in large traps, making for easy Mytty In Focus; Valley of the Moon viewing, and the sale moved rapidly Livestock, Sonoma, CA, to Bengard and smoothly. Congratulations to the Ranches, Salinas, CA, $7,000. J/V host ranch, Circle Ranch, Tim and Jill Owyhee 4163/1056, 9/1/10 by Bear Curran, and to Bruin Ranch owner Mtn Owyhee 5012; J/V Ranch, Win- Lloyd Harvego and manager Joe ters, CA, to Flying A Ranch, Santa Fischer on a great sale. TOPS—An-
Tim Curran, Circle Ranch, Ione, CA, congratulates Jeff Jacobsen, Wilton, CA, on his winning a free bull at the Beef Solutions Bull Sale, Ione, CA. Jacobsen won the free bull when a lot number of a bull he had purchased in the sale was drawn. This has been a popular part of this very successful sale. —Photo by Jerry York Tell the story, curb those regs Agriculture stays ahead of stock industry’s impact is the curve in caring for land small and technology is fur- and livestock, but that’s too ther reducing that impact, much of a secret, according “we’re one of the most heav- to a Nebraska Cattlemen ily regulated industries.” environmental specialist. Huseman, director of One of Kristen Koch’s first KLA’s Feedlot Division, said slides at the Feeding Quality in Garden City that all those Forum in Omaha, NE, last regulations began by target- August set the tone for her ing issues outside of agricul- talk with, “Eat our dust, ture. He detailed how the EPA.” She talked about public regulatory aim shifted and misconceptions and strate- expanded its impact on the gies to rebuild the beef indus- beef industry, especially try image. At the Garden City, large confinement opera- KS, event a couple of days tions, and then reviewed later, Clayton Huseman of the current and pending laws. Kansas Livestock Association Koch and Huseman (KLA) delivered related com- agreed beef producers must ments on regulations. become more efficient com- “I want to arm you with an municators. They see public arsenal of scientific facts so misinformation as a big rea- you can feel comfortable and son for the increase in gov- confident talking about the ernmental control, which great job the beef industry Huseman said brings even does managing its environ- more operational challenges mental impact,” Koch began. and uncertainties. Shooting down bogeys in As a call to action, he said order, a myth about green- producers must become house gas (GHG) emissions more aware of what they are from livestock was first. actually doing. “Too many Noted at 18 percent of the times we obtain permits for total by a still-quoted 2006 production without truly United Nations report, the knowing the contents, ex- U.S. Environmental Protec- cept for how long it lasts.” tion Agency (EPA) in 2009 He also stressed the need put it closer to 3 percent. to look at regulations, in and Efficiency helps the plan- outside of agriculture, in a et, she pointed out, as we new light: Consider not only generate more beef with the effects they could have less feed, energy, land, wa- today, but in the future too. ter, fossil fuels and even Gaining that awareness, fewer cattle. Of course, that producers need to pass the also decreases the GHG information along. methane and ammonia pro- The Feeding Quality Fo- duced per unit of beef. rums were co-sponsored by “We can talk positively Pfizer Animal Health, Certi- and confidently, with our fied Angus Beef LLC, Feed- heads held high,” Koch said. lot Magazine and Purina But even though the live- Land O’Lakes. — WLJ 10 OCTOBER 10, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL usu on Facebook and get 25% off Animal activists busy during 2011 your next classified ad in WLJ! Each summer, animal ac- tal activists as domestic ter- founded by the husband of tivists travel across the rorists. Given the rise in a wealthy, longtime animal country to stir up contro- violence and property de- rights activist and it actu- WLJ Classifi ed Coral has helped advertisers versy and create their own struction over the past de- ally pushes an extreme ani- sell of dollars of cattle, land and version of chaos. These cade or so, it is much more mal rights and environmen- MILLIONS groups start the beginning serious than it was in the tal agenda by promoting products over the decades. Now , the Classifed of each summer with orga- past.” false claims about animal nizational meetings and Securing rights for farm agriculture. Corral has added enhancements to help y our target planning and they animals and the promotion “Meatless Monday” was
! end their summer far more of a vegetarian or vegan discussed at both TAFA and ads grab more attention. successfully than most in lifestyle to the mainstream AR 2011 by HSUS, Compas- the ag industry realize. public continue to be the hot sion Over Killing, and Mer- This year’s target was topics at the animal activist cy for Animals, all who re- A picture increases visibilityy animal agriculture. The Hu- meetings. Attendees are ferred to the campaign as a L mane Society of the United given tips on how to utilize start to a vegetarian or veg- of y our ad and mak es itt States (HSUS) hosted its social media, create “under- an outreach lifestyle. Nu- fi ve times more lik ely too annual Taking Action for cover” videos and craft effec- merous celebrities, school Animals (TAFA) Conference tive messages to share their systems, mainstream media
U sell! Add a black and whitee in Washington, D.C., July views with others, according and even cities were men- 15-18 and Farm Animal to Animal Agriculture Alli- tioned as having joined the picture f or F REE! Rights Movement’s Animal ance. Speakers and exhibi- campaign. Each presenter Rights 2011 Conference (AR tors also encourage aspiring claimed that at least 51 per- 2011) was held two weeks activists to hold demonstra- cent of the American public F II ff a picture is worth a later, July 21-25 in Los An- tions, signature drives for is familiar with the “Meat- geles. Both events claimed ballot initiatives and leaflet- less Monday” campaign and tthousandh words, then a to have “record-breaking” ing campaigns. that 18 percent actively par- attendance, attracting a Nathan Runkle, executive ticipate, though a source for ccolor picture is worth fi ve combined total of more than director of Mercy for Ani- the statistic was not pro- R tthousandh words. Add a 1,600 activists from around mals, Erica Meier, executive duced. Josh Balk of HSUS the world, ranging in age director of Compassion Over discussed the campaign as colorco picture f or $3 5 per from 20-60 years old. Killing, and Gene Baur, a way to not only get people Some states are working president of Farm Sanctu- to start eating vegetarian, picture.pic to counter activists with ary, spoke at both meetings but to “save 1.4 billion farm O their own organizational at the beginning of the sum- animals.” plan. mer. They encouraged a Just last month in Idaho, THIS HORSE For example, Nebraska’s more aggressive, physical animal rights activists said WILL RUN! major agriculture organiza- approach to eliminating they pumped fuel into an L $1,500, OBO tions have joined forces to animal agriculture at AR Idaho fur and fireworks re- combat what they describe 2011, which is typically seen tailer before setting it on GET THE MOST as “extreme animal rights as the more extremist of the fire. S tandout f rom the competition OUT OF YOUR organizations.” We Support two meetings. In California, a lawsuit CLASSIFIED AD! Agriculture was formed to Both conferences dis- brought by Stop the Rodeo, with a HI G HL I G HT ED ad f or ADD A defend the responsible ani- Citizens for Environmental
O cussed a growing embrace of HIGHLIGHTED mal welfare practices of Ne- the vegetarian lifestyle in Responsibility, and animal only $ 1 5 . BACKGROUND $ braska’s farmers and ranch- the mainstream media. rights activist Eric Zamost, FOR ONLY 15 ers from attacks by outside Speakers used inflated sta- challenges a fair board’s May animal rights extremist tistics (often citing their own approval of a rodeo spon- Call Preston groups. Supported by the studies) to increase miscon- sored by a nonprofit organi- Nebraska Cattlemen (NC), zation of the Santa Cruz C ceptions about animal agri- 800-850-2769 Nebraska Farm Bureau, culture and its effects on the County Deputy’s Associa- Nebraska Poultry Indus- environment and one’s tion. The rodeo is a benefit
tries, Nebraska Pork Pro- health. The sessions on farm for youth activities. Up for ducers and the Nebraska animal rights were the most debate is whether or not the New Today State Dairy Association, the widely attended at both con- fair board needs to get an Price Reduction group goal is to protect and ferences, with five presenta- environmental impact re- promote agriculture. tions devoted to the topic view because of the proxim- HSUS mounted petition including, “The Global Cam- ity to a creek in the area. G rab some attentionattentio with our drives in California and paign Against Factory Farm- And in Oregon, two envi- Arizona that resulted in re- ing,” “Advances in Farm ronmental activists were Attention G rabbers! $ 2 0 strictions on battery cages Animal Protection,” and recently arrested after using for chickens, gestation crates “Agriculture Campaigns.” U-shaped bicycle locks to for sows, and crates for veal TAFA included a formal attach their necks to the calves. In Ohio, agriculture vegan banquet with keynote door of the Oregon Depart- Must See! Priced to $ELL groups voluntarily agreed to speakers HSUS President ment of Fish and Wildlife phase out the tight confine- and CEO Wayne Pacelle and offices. They were protesting ment practices in the face of Congressman Jim Moran, a decision by the depart- a petition drive. “In Nebras- D-VA. Both speakers ment to kill two wolves that Si mple, but ef f ective, ad upgrades: ka, no deal, no compromise,” stressed the importance of had 14 confirmed livestock Nebraska Gov. Dave Heine- lobbying and having a pres- kills over the last two M AD Ad $2 or B AB AD $5 man said in December after ence in Washington, D.C., to years. B old header and ( B oxed and bold) a speech to the NC. “We’re promote animal rights on These are just three of going to stand up; we’re go- Capitol Hill. TAFA and AR hundreds of animal activist contact I nf ormation ing to beat them. They’d be 2011 featured an exclusively events across the states this PASTURE AVAILABLE for 60-70 PASTURE AVAILABLE for 60-70 better off going somewhere vegan menu for all guests. summer. pair on irrigated pasture, Full care, pair on irrigated pasture, Full care, else, because they’re going It should be noted that, in Farmers and ranchers available June 14-Oct., 2011. Near available June 14-Oct., 2011. Near to lose if they stay in Ne- should educate themselves Redding, CA. 500-456-7890 Redding, CA. 500-456-7890 contrast to the lifestyle braska.” choices advocated for by the on the threat these groups SUMMER PASTURE SUMMER PASTURE Jay Rempe, an executive conference speakers, 97 per- represent. “Unfortunately, Southern Idaho. 5,000 acres. Southern Idaho. 5,000 acres. with the Farm Bureau, said cent of Americans enjoy most people are not aware
ETTING Good water, good fences. 800- Good water, good fences. 800- 123-4567 that by enacting regulations meat, milk and egg products of these extremists groups’ 123-4567 that will increase the price as part of their diet. true agenda against animal of food production, HSUS Throughout TAFA, HSUS agriculture. TAFA and AR and other animal rights shared examples of celebri- 2011 showcase animal activ-
Classified Corral Classified groups would fulfill a long- ties and mainstream media ists’ real beliefs that are of- term agenda to eliminate outlets that promote a veg- ten hidden behind emotion- I f y ou don’ t need it any more, animal-based food from etarian or vegan lifestyle. ally appealing and celebrity- American diets. Though HSUS regularly at- funded public relations someone else does! Targeting universities is tempts to portray itself as a campaigns. It is critical that G another practice they have mainstream organization, all stakeholders correct the F all Clean with put more emphasis on. many of its conference speak- misinformation presented Activists promoting an ers and attendees strongly by these activist groups, WLJ Classif ied Ads! agenda of animal rights advocate for animal rights. showcase the wonderful S have long protested the use At AR 2011, the recommend- families and businesses in- of animals by major research ed tactics discussed were volved in farming, ranching universities and institu- more extreme, including use and food production, and Call Preston for more information! tions. of violence, sabotage to farms share with the public your I Earle Holland, Ohio State and other illegal actions. commitment to your ani- University’s assistant vice These animal activist mals, the environment, food 800-850-2769 president for Research Com- groups’ true motives include safety and continuous im- munications, said those ac- ending all animal agricul- provement,” according to WLJ All Classified Corral ads tivists are increasingly tar- ture and ridding the human the Animal Agriculture Alli- geting students pursuing diet of meat, eggs and dairy. ance that works to bridge posted online degrees in fields known for For example, the “Meatless the gap between farmers FREE relying on laboratory ani- Monday” campaign is mar- and consumers to show that at WLJ.net. mals to conduct research. keted as a mainstream idea while today’s agriculture “It is much bigger than to cut meat out of the diet industry has evolved to meet ever before,” Holland said. for one day a week to im- the needs of society, the Visit WJL.net and take a look! “The FBI has designated prove one’s health and the same core values remain. some animal rights groups environment. However, this — Traci Eatherton, WLJ and even some environmen- well-funded campaign was Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 10, 2011 11
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With soaring corn prices at $750 per acre. and 16 percent, respective- sumption being driven by DEMPSEY CREEK RANCH and a roller-coaster stock Regional changes in the ly, from the previous year. emerging economies. Farm- The Dempsey Creek Ranc h is 1 0 miles southwest of Deer Lodge, Montana, and 1 5 market, investors are finding average value of farm real The U.S. pasture value land prices in the U.S. Mid- miles north of Anac onda. The ranc h has over 2 , 0 0 0 deeded ac res with one pivot, a ranch and farm lands more estate ranged from a 15.9 increased to $1,100 per acre, west, according to the Chi- wheel line, as well as fl ood irrigation throughout the ranc h. The property enj oy s a one- and more appealing. U.S. percent increase in the Corn or 1.9 percent above 2010. cago Federal Reserve, rose mile border with USFS. Dempsey Creek provides irrigation water for the ranc h ( a c om- plete list is on fi le at the DNRC and is available to q ualifi ed buy ers) . The c reek traverses farm real estate value, a Belt region to a 2 percent Despite being less liquid 17 percent year-on-year in the southern part of the property to provide stoc k water as well as fi shing opportunity measurement of the value of decline in the southeast re- than currencies, bonds or the second quarter, the big- on the deeded land. The ranc h is home to all loc al wildlife inc luding whitetail deer, mule all land and buildings on gion. gold, farmland continues to gest increase since the deer and an oc c asional elk herd. The ranc h also boasts a 5 - bedroom, 2 - bath home farms, averaged $2,350 per The U.S. cropland value be a popular investment for 1970s. having over 1 , 6 9 6 sq uare feet on the main fl oor together with over 1 , 5 0 0 sq uare feet acre at the beginning of 2011, increased by $260 per acre two reasons. First, it is a One Wall Street investor on the lower fl oor. This home was built in 2 0 0 1 and has ex c ellent views of the area. Price reduced to $3,200,000. Call Jim Lane, Broker/Owner, for more information. up 6.8 percent from 2010, (9.4 percent) to $3,030 per “real asset” that cannot be pointed out, “They aren’t going according to statistics. acre. In the northern devalued by central bank or to make more land, but they’re CAMPBELL MOUNTAIN RETREAT Over 4 , 8 8 0 ac res of beautiful P owell and Granite County land interspersed with The average value of farm Plains and Corn Belt re- government policy. And sec- going to make a lot more springs, timbers and beautiful view of North P owell and Granite c ounty . This and ranch real estate in gions, the average crop- ond, its value is tied to the 30-year Treasuries.” — Traci would make an ex c ellent summer pasture unit as well as a hunting retreat. Lots Wyoming on Jan. 1, 2011, land value increased 17.2 growth in agricultural con- Eatherton, WLJ Editor of live water, timber and mountain parks. Priced reduced to $3,700,000. Call was $540 per acre, up 3.8 Jim Lane, Broker/Owner, for more information. percent from one year earlier, MOOSE LAKE LODGE according to Steven Gunn Fishing, Hunting, Swimming, Hiking, Skiing, Snowmobiling & More – Y ear- round with the Wyoming Field Of- JACKSON CREEK RANCH: rec reational opportunities from the front door of this one- of- a- kind property over- looking the pristine turq uoise blue waters of Moose Lake! Adj ac ent to the Middle fice of USDA National Agri- Rated 430 mother cows plus Fork of Roc k Creek and surrounded by Forest Servic e with easy ac c ess to the cultural Statistics Service. replacements, bulls and 15 brood P intler Wilderness, this is a onc e- in- a- lifetime opportunity ! The property has a Farm real estate values in mares. Approximately 2,400 private leased doc k on the lake and inc ludes a set of c orrals and shed barn for Wyoming have risen 10 per- deeded acres, 490 irrigated, plus horses. This property is a must-see and ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. cent, or $50 per acre, since $649,000. Agent Owned. Call Kimberly Lowry for more information. 2007. BLM & USFS grazing permits. “If I wasn’t watching the 930-ton hay production in 2011. news, I wouldn’t know that Comfortable improvements, there was a problem in the landowner hunting tags. Drewesy, real estate market,” said Oregon. Scenic, live water, 210 Milwaukee Avenue • Deer Lodge, MT 59722 Blair Newman with New- mountain valley, surrounding 1-800-592-5990 • www.realtywest.montana.com man Realty, Torrington, WY. 406-846-1000 Sighting one of his best years mountain, owner agent. e-mail: [email protected] • fax: 406-846-1373 in the business, he’s seen a $2,450,000 lot of interest in anything relating to agriculture. With good commodity prices and AgriLands www.wlj.net good cattle prices, there are people out there with money, Real Estate ready to invest. “The best Jack Horton • Cell: 208-830-9210 hedge against inflation is to Office: 541-473-3100 • [email protected] by real estate,” he added. Despite the drought in Rae Anderson 208-761-9553 some parts of the country, the Agrilandsrealestate.com Intermountain area has had a great year. Clifton Berglee, Montana-Wyoming West Re- alty, Laurel, MT, said the recreational ranches in his area are very strong. “There is a lot of money out there for good recreational proper- ties,” he said. “It is a much better market than last year,” he added. Berglee cited wolf prob- lems as one of the biggest deterrents for buyers of rec- reational properties. “They are devastating the elk popu- lation in some areas,” he said. But they are seeing elk moving into new areas, bringing recreational oppor- tunities for other proper- ties. He also added that in his area, ranch lands without conservation easements are a hot commodity, adding that land value continues to be affected by politics on all ends. Mark Norem, Norem Real www.WagonsWestRealty.com Estate in Big Timber, MT, said real estate in his area has seen lot of activity in the OUTSTANDING last three months. “We have GOSHEN COUNTY ALFALFA FARM the more typical buyers back, This 470-acre alfalfa farm with 431 acres of irri- looking for larger proper- ties,” he said. Prior to that, gated farm ground is without a doubt one of the he was working with lots of better farms in Goshen County. Located eight businesses and non-profits. miles southeast of Torrington, you will find a Norem said they are see- ing corporate buyers looking farm that has been in the same family since for multi-use properties. 1929 and shows pride in ownership. Entire farm “The larger properties are getting buyers willing to pay is planted to alfalfa hay with yields in the 5.5-to prices that are significantly 6.0-ton per acre for many years. Irrigated with higher,” he said. “The farm three Valley pivots as well as ditch and gated prices have been going up; we’ve been somewhat im- pipe on the corners. Improvements include a mune,” he added, discussing beautiful three-bedroom, two-bathroom main the real estate market strug- home, heated and insulated shop as well as an gles most of the states are seeing. older home that has been used as a rental. If a In the Intermountain area, top-quality farm with excellent improvements cropland value increased 6.1 and crop history are important to you, this is a percent, from $1,197 on Jan. 1, 2010, to $1,270 on Jan. 1, must see. Price is $1,800,000. Some mineral 2011. 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SCORIAC BUTTE RANCH The “West” is offering you a chance to reconnect with nature on this Recognizing extraordinary land stewardship 5,480± acre working ranch, all deeded & in one contiguous block, PLUS 680± acres leased, located 65± miles south of Miles City, MT. Ryan Fieldgrove’s family grazing for over 30 years platform for agricultural historic and scientific pro- Present owners have historically run 300± head of cattle, as well as has been ranching the Wyo- and now use a combination families across the nation to tection of the private lands sheep, bulls & horses. The ranch has put up 900 to 1,000 round bales ming land he and his family of photography and GPS to educate the public about surrounding Aldo Leopold’s of hay & pastureland is 80% improved pasture. The owner has put now live and work on for record photo points, forage their crucial role in natural family farm. Sand County’s many hours of love & care into the beautiful home. Numerous build- over 125 years. For as long composition and measure- resources enhancement. mission is to advance the ings & outbuildings include an airplane hangar & second home. This as he can remember, the ment records for several By the end of 2011, 44 use of ethical and scientifi- is one of the better cared-for ranches we have listed in some time & is invasive leafy spurge has sites on the ranch. The families will have received cally sound land manage- truly a “pride of ownership” property. The ranch is in a private & been a constant nemesis to McEndrees, located near the prestigious Leopold Con- ment practices and partner- tranquil setting with good access. $3,200,000 their ranching operation un- Springfield, CO, are fourth- servation Award. Many of ships for the benefit of people MISSION VALLEY BEAUTY til Ryan got the idea to add generation ranchers whose these families have been and the ecological landscape. A lifetime of precious moments awaits you and yours on this 40± goats to the equation. Since soil and water management living on, working at, and — Brent Haglund, Ph.D., irrigated acres near Saint Ignatius, Montana, offering four nice sized ponds and breathtaking view of the majestic Mission Mountain range. then, the weed has been techniques have allowed na- enhancing attractive land- Sand County Founda- Owner is motivated and may take terms. REDUCED TO virtually eliminated from tive grasses and wildlife to scapes for generations. But, tion $225,000 most of the ranch and the flourish even in the face of they aren’t the only land- Fieldgroves are credited severe drought that has owners engaged in these — BUYERS — Contact Pasty Wood with contributing to a plagued their region for over efforts. We look forward to Stelling Ranch & Land countywide downswing in a decade. meeting, and being inspired FIND THOSE TERRIFIC REASONABLY PRICED P.O. Box 7252 • Missoula, MT 59807 406-728-9200 Office spurge infestation. It’s in- It’s efforts like these, done by, many more award re- RANCHES THAT ARE CONFIDENTIALLY LISTED. 406-549-2739 Home novative conservation ap- in the spirit of a land ethic cipients who represent the Six ranches 300 to 4,000 AUs from 2,000 406-544-4969 Cell proaches like this that championed by Aldo Leo- tremendous, but all too often to over 80,000 deeded acres, all with email: [email protected] helped the Fieldgroves earn pold, that indicate the deter- unrecognized, conservation outstanding hunting. Missouri www.ranchandland.com the 2011 Leopold Conserva- mination, innovation and work on private lands across to Wyoming. RANCH AND LAND www.stelling.net tion Award in Wyoming and, dedication that characterize the U.S. Several with unique-buying-program to through the Leopold Con- agricultural families across For more information, see dramatically cut cash cost. servation Award program, the nation, and Sand Coun- www.leopoldconservation Non-disclosure required. Sand County Foundation, ty Foundation will continue award.org. RuraLands Real Estate SUBSCRIBE ONLINE along with its partners, con- to identify and honor them. Sand County Foundation [email protected] tinues to identify landowner In addition to Wyoming, Ne- was founded in 1965 for the 307-851-2426 WWW.WLJ.NET conservationists, like the braska and Colorado, the purpose of organizing the Fieldgroves, year after Leopold Conservation year. Award is presented in five This year, Sand County other states. The Texas Foundation and its partners award was presented to have been fortunate to meet Buddy and Ellen Temple in two other families in the May of this year, and the American West who are California, South Dakota, identifying opportunities Utah and Wisconsin awards and overcoming challenges will be presented later this to do great work for natural year. resources. The Mathewson Begun in 2003, the family, who received the $10,000 Leopold Conserva- award in Nebraska, runs a tion Award recognizes and THREEMILE CREEK CEDAR CANYON RANCH RICE RANCH IRON CREEK multi-generational ranching celebrates extraordinary CHEYENNE, WY LANCE CREEK, WY CHEYENNE, WY HARTVILLE, WY operation in which they achievement in voluntary Located NW of Cheyenne. 1,4800 2,200 deeded acres with 320 910± acres Crow Creek Mead- 560 acres north of Hartville, have practiced rotational conservation and provides a deeded acres w/160 state and 800 leased land. Broad spectrum of ows runs through the property WY. Only 2 miles from Guern- BLM acres. Lots of fi shing & hunt-- wildlife including trophy mule providing lots of live water. sey State Park and Guernsey ing. Ranch completely watered byy deer. Lots of canyons with pine Towering cottonwood and wil- Lake. Extremely scenic with creeks and springs. Newly construct-- and cedar trees. County frontage low trees. Subirrigated pasture. abundant mountain grass and ed classic log cabin privately seclud-- road and electric on property. $2,602/acre. mature evergreens. Elk, deer, ed at the end of secluded valley. $450/deeded acre turkey, bobcat. PRICE REDUCED! $950,0000 $1,000,000 $2,440,000 $559,070
RIVERLAND CROCKETT RANCH ZURCHER FARM MILTON GRASS LINGLE, WY LANCE CREEK, WY LYMAN, NE YODER, WY 285 acres with 1.25 miles of 7,380 acres deeded with 1,080 77 acres with 41 acres of Ger- 240 acres of native pasture North Platte River. Some of BLM acres near Lance Creek, ing– Fort Laramie water rights. land located 3 miles east & 1 the best waterfowl hunting in WY. Hard grass with scenic Newer stand of alfalfa. Great mile south of Silvertip. Prop- the area. Property is two miles draws. Twenty Mile Creek. producer. Seasonal creek run- erty is cross fenced and has from Lingle, WY, with HWY Easy access. Excellent deer & ning through the pasture. Nice one working windmill. One #156 frontage. Broker owned. antelope hunting. $260/acre. home site with mature trees. mile of county road frontage. $850,000 $1,920,000 $90,000 $144,000
Mathewson family COWBOY REALTY Shell Creek Guest Ranch — Situated at the base of the Big Horn Mountains and national forest, main lodge houses staff and is the center- piece of the ranch operation. 80 deeded acres and world-class trout fishing in Shell Creek. Nine various-sized guest units, a huge shop/work area plus a large riding arena. Oh yes, a very nice 4-bedroom home for manager or owner. An 800-acre grazing permit on government land is sure enjoyed by the livestock and the wildlife. This would also make a great private family hideaway or corporate retreat. Call Bob. $1,200,000 New Opportunity — Northwestern Wyoming Ranch, 698 acres, borders government land. 800-acre grazing lease. Great access. 3-bedroom home, small guest house, barn, not far from Powell, WY. 3 pivots, super family operation. $995,000 Now $695,000. Call Bob. Big Horn River Ranch — 416 deeded acres, spacious 3-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath home with large kitchen and spacious living room with wood stove. Great set of corrals, 2 very big loafing sheds, plus the barn. Big Horn River frontage, loads of wildlife, and to help with the irrigating, two new pivots. Great northern Wyoming location. Quality schools, good neighbors and low taxes. Good place for the family and a bunch of cows and horses. $949,000. Now $850,000. Call Bob. Newman realty 215 East 20th Ave. • Torrington , WY Bob Bole, Broker • Cliff Alexander 1737 Sheridan Ave. • Suite 302 • Cody, Wyoming 82414 307-532-7131 • [email protected] • www.newmanrealty.net 307-587-8014 • www.CowboyRealty.net • [email protected] 14 OCTOBER 10, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MARKET news Markets at a Glance Beef Report
THIS WEEK WEEK AGO YEAR AGO WEEKLY COMPOSITE BOXED BEEF 9/29/2011 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PRIME BRANDED CHOICE SELECT UNGRADED CHOICE FED STEERS 118.77 S N/A 94.51 ENDING Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price CME FEEDER INDEX 139.07 S 133.00 110.15 October 1 7,856 177.70 54 225.35 847 188.89 2,049 182.65 1,548 169.13 3,359 162.06 September 24 7,758 180.23 60 222.93 953 188.86 1,855 183.51 1,614 170.85 3,277 164.61 OXED EEF VERAGE 184.82 S 183.26 151.98 B B A September 17 8,065 178.88 61 222.15 936 186.26 2,116 182.42 1,452 172.11 3,500 165.18 AVERAGE DRESSED STEERS 188.71 S N/A 148.82 September 10 7,340 177.52 46 221.53 812 185.24 1,899 180.49 1,357 170.97 3,226 162.36 LIVE SLAUGHTER WEIGHT* 1,278 T 1,294 1,290 UTOUTS EEKLY LAUGHTER 677,000 S 663,000 656,000 C W S ** ————————————— FED BOXED BEEF ——————————————————————————————————— BEEF PRODUCTION*** 19,472.9 S 18,946 19,409.5 DATE CHOICE SELECT COW BEEF CUTOUT 50% LEAN 90% LEAN HIDE/OFFAL VALUE 13.20 T 13.48 11.17 October 6 184.82 170.07 137.95 89.55 166.29 CORN PRICE 6.05 T 6.34 4.97 October 5 184.24 170.27 137.87 89.97 166.32 October 4 183.74 170.30 138.50 88.90 167.60 DIRECT LAMB PRICE - OLD CROP N/A N/A N/A October 3 183.81 170.28 139.95 87.84 170.25 *Average weight for previous week. **Total slaughter for previous week. ***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. September 30 182.49 169.34 139.44 88.24 168.20
SELECTED AUCTION MARKETS Cattle Futures WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 10, 2011 STEERS HEIFERS CME LIVE CATTLE DATE S LAUGHTER COWS PAIRS 9/30 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/6 High* Low* MARKET 200-300 LB. 300-400 LB. 400-500 LB. 500-600 LB. 600-700 LB. 700-800 LB. 800 LB. -UP SLAUGHTER BULLS REPLACEMENTS October 12215 12310 12100 12270 12235 12600 10960 NORTHWEST December 12280 12335 12150 12262 12235 12500 11345 February 12412 12435 12245 12350 12320 12632 12095 September 30 717 137-167 131-161 121-139 115-132 110-124 107-119 45-63 April 12655 12715 12490 12620 12645 12655 10332 Blackfoot, ID 126-156 125-146 118-129 112-126 109-119 105-115 58-74 No report available CME FEEDER CATTLE Burley, ID 9/30 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/6 High* Low* October 3 646 140-151 150-159 126-134 125-135 122-130 110-120 40-63 October 14052 14100 13887 13935 13907 14395 12272 Junction City, OR 135-144 132-142 132-142 120-134 117-127 107-117 50-71 November 14292 14285 14087 14175 14155 14547 12407 October 3 464 140-151 150-159 126-134 125-135 122-130 110-120 53-63 January 14607 14517 14342 14437 14440 14607 11880 Madras, OR 135-144 132-142 120-134 117-127 107-117 68-71 March 14325 14550 14390 14485 14472 14540 12582 September 28 1,015 141-164 131-148 122-139 113-124 103-117 47-56 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. Vale, OR 129-142 129-145 121-139 110-122 97-110 95-108 47-57 October 3 625 129.5 127-138.5 120-128 116.5 52-57 Davenport, WA 137 122-132 119.75-124 111-119 113.5-114 59-65 Fed Cattle Trade September 29 1,630 145-147 125-135.75 122-133.5 118-128 118-123.6 53-58 Toppenish, WA 141-142 131-138 123-131.5 114-124.5 119.75 104-118.5 65-71.5 EAD OUNT VG EIGHT VG RICE H C A . W A . P FAR WEST September 26-28, 2011 Live FOB Steer ...... 5,875 ...... 1,416 ...... 121.19 September 30 1,160 175-191 161.25-176.5 131-154 125.25-135.5 120-133.25 118-130 60-68 Live FOB Heifer ...... 2,449 ...... 1,245 ...... 121.28 Cottonwood, CA 160-176.75 128-163 121-137.25 115-132 116-122.5 60-72 Dressed Steer ...... 9,826 ...... 914 ...... 190.22 No report available Dressed Heifer ...... 7,152 ...... 812 ...... 190.07 Famoso, CA Week ending October 2, 2011 October 5 1,495 155-185 160-193 135-168.5 130-143 120-134 105-125 57-63 Live FOB Steer ...... 42,863 ...... 1,372 ...... 120.09 Galt, CA 100-125 105-120 95-113 90-105 85-95 70-83 Live FOB Heifer ...... 37,700 ...... 1,218 ...... 120.44 October 4 120-144 126-168 122-157 120-139 108-114 99-105 60-67 Dressed Steer ...... 21,322 ...... 891 ...... 188.47 Madera, CA 120-140 115-140 108-123 102-123 75-84 Dressed Heifer ...... 12,306 ...... 802 ...... 188.40 October 4 1,564 140-183 135-176 122-167 120-141 118-13.25 105-126 Turlock, CA 125-153 122-149 125-142 120-136 122-132 102-120 Same Period Last Year No report available Live FOB Steer ...... 44,957 ...... 1,341 ...... 96.57 Cedar City, UT Live FOB Heifer ...... 33,578 ...... 1,188 ...... 96.78 Dressed Steer ...... 28,004 ...... 883 ...... 152.82 October 4 1,036 143-154 145-160 134.5-150.5 127.5-145.5 121.25-138.75 116.5-132 110.5-120.25 53-60.25 Dressed Heifer ...... 16,278 ...... 804 ...... 152.73 Salina, UT 127-141 126-143.5 126-143 118.5-130.5 112-126.5 105.5-122 95.5-113 62-64 NORTH CENTRAL NATIONAL WEEKLY SLAUGHTER VOLUME October 1 4,645 179-185 153-175 146.5-161.5 140.5-159 127.5-149.5 131.25-146 119.5-135 Domestic Imported Iowa 155-170 136-164 121.5-152.5 127.5-148.75 128-136.5 120-131 115-120.1 Forward Contract ...... 43,285 ...... 3,580 October 1 5,125 117 169-209 147-183 129-155 132-142.25 123.5-142.75 113.5-128.5 55-62.5 1,135-1,500 Formula ...... 214,715...... 2,074 Montana 171 152-165 133-155 128-135.75 121-127 117.75-128.25 114.25-128 67-74.5 875-1,300 Negotiated Cash ...... 161,764 ...... 343 October 5 2,080 146.25 144 125.5-139.25 Negotiated Grid ...... 41,660 ...... 4,489 Bassett, NE 131 130.25-133.75 119.75-131.85 Packer Owned ...... 23,075 ...... 0 October 1 3,240 183-185 169-182 150-165 140-155 Total ...... 484,499...... 10,486 Ericson, NE 153-166 144-156 132-144 135.5 No report available SLAUGHTER FORWARD CONTRACTS FORWARD BEEF SALES Imperial, NE Delivery Month Neg. Sales 0-21 days ...... 3,082 No report available October 2011 28,683 Neg. Sales 21+ days ...... 1,023 Kearney, NE November 2011 201,102 Forward sales...... 3,650 December 2011 237,344 Forward contract sales ...... 101 September 30 4,000 177-182 150-163 147.25-153.5 138-149.25 132.5-144 137.5-139.1 127-134 January 2012 194,101 Domestic sales ...... 6,984 Lexington, NE 147.5-164.5 140.5-146.75 131.5-143.5 127-135.5 125-135 115-135.1 Febru 2012 165,328 NAFTA Exports ...... 160 No report available Ogallala, NE September 30 2,612 141 140-142.75 131-141 124-138.5 Imports and Exports Herreid, SD 132-135 125-129.5 120-127.7 October 4 2,376 173-185.5 151-173 136.25-152 133.5-137.75 127-135.75 116.5-134.75 CANADIAN LIVESTOCK PRICES AND FEDERAL Riverton, WY 158-160 138-171 128-147 124-134 123-127.5 123-127.5 110-123.5 INSPECTED SLAUGHTER FIGURES, SEPTEMBER 23 September 20 3,781 175-185 170-183.25 148-156 140-144 133-138.75 123-134 61-66 Weekly Torrington, WY 150-166 141-147 135-140 127-131 126-131 118-125 68-77 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change* SOUTH CENTRAL Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb 100.97 +.22 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 99.31 -.76 September 30 4,435 160-179 144-163 132-145 124-139.25 121-138.75 106-134 Colorado 145-158.5 126-146 119.5-137 118.5-130 118-126 118.25-122.5 Ontario Auctions October 4 3,044 162-175 145-157 135-150 133-140 135-137 120-122.5 59.5-63 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb 102.73 -4.57 La Junta, CO 144.5-158 136-142.5 120-136 131.5 125-129.25 120-124 70-73 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 100.47 -6.86 October 5 4,200 162 149-159 125.5-146.5 124-143.5 123-139.25 131.85-135.85 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1,100-1,400lb. 63.03 -.07 Dodge City, KS 137-150 133-144 115-134.5 116-126 125.5-126.80 110 *Price comparison from two weeks ago. September 29 1,645 156 164-171 138-146 134 138.6 127.5-137.85 Average feeder cattle prices for September 23, 2011 Pratt, KS 137 143 138-141.5 121-139 123.75-124.6 119-125.85 100-119.75 September 29 2,096 149-152 144-153 134-142.5 133-141 113.25-137 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Salina, KS 138-142 139-145.5 133-144.5 124.5-134 131.5-134.5 127-129.35 121.75-124.25 400-600 lb. 146.12 144.55 143.29 October 5 4,336 175-184 158-186 133-160 120-148 118-129.5 122-127.5 53.5-57.5 600-800 lb. 1131.15-137.62 127.94-135.61 128.65-134.09 Clovis, NM 130-143 125-154 117.5-132.5 116.5-130 115-115.5 60.5-66.75 800+ lb. 124.38 120.35 120.64 September 29 3,043 147 133-139 123.5-134 120-141 120-136.5 126.5-132 Heifers: Apache, OK 121-129 118-131 115-132.85 110-133.5 123.75-125 115-120.75 300-500 lb. 140.32 135.23 134.41 October 5 6,277 157 137-155 131.5-146.5 129-148 135-145.5 127-138 El Reno, OK 133-139 128-133 119-135 118-128 116-132.25 105-125.5 500-700 lb. 124.62-130.7 120.35-128.77 120.18-127.07 October 4 2,025 134-154 122-146 120-135 115-130 114-123 55-58 720-11,60 700-800+ lb. 119.71 117.58 116.02 McAlester, OK 118-134 116-130 111-129 105-123 104-114 107-113 63-67 740-870 October 3 11,487 157 153-157 129-157 131-148.25 125-145.75 129-143 127-138 58.5-63.5 735-1,010 USDA MEXICO TO U.S. WEEKLY LIVESTOCK IMPORTS Oklahoma City, OK 148 115-138 120-135.75 123-134.35 112-136.5 114.5-131.5 113-127 71-73.5 660-1,050 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. September 30 2,170 148-175 143-165 119-128 120-124 54-57 695-860 Cuero, TX 118-123 105-108 60-62.5 Species Current Previous Current Previous September 29 4,502 136-184 135-174 124-157 125-138 138-142 131-135 125-127 53-56 580-875 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date Dalhart, TX 126-153 125-142 121-140.5 118-129 118.5-127 117-125 115.5 63.5-68 10/1/2011 9/24/2011 September 30 3,700 118-157.5 110-152 109-140 105-141 108-126 106-111 25-63.5 700-1,160 Feeders 14,149 19,800 916,210 732,539 San Angelo, TX 100-127 101-140 99-126 96-118 98-111 96-111 98-100 57.5-70 500-960 September 29 1,934 156-158 135-151 130-148 125-138.5 137.6-138 115-138.5 58.5-62 USDA WEEKLY IMPORTED FEEDER CATTLE Tulia, TX 121.5-126 118-136 114-129.5 116-126.75 111-123 119.75-120 60.75-65 Fri, Sep 30, 2011 Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary EAST Receipts EST: 15,000 Week ago Act: 15,346 Year ago Act: 15,596 October 1 14,600 138-158 131-140 120-133 115-123 110-117.5 105-111 Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady. Trade moderate to active, Alabama 117-130 110-119 103-120 99-106 90-95 demand moderate to good. Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers October 4 751 128-138 125-135 119-131 117-125 117-122 52-56 810-830 weighing 300-600 lbs. Conway, AR 115-132 100-123 100-121 103-114 65-71 49-80 September 30 8,945 142.5-200 122-155 112-134 108-124 104-119 105-115 96-99 45-63 770-950 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 135.00-148.00;(few lots at 150.00 Florida 120-155 106-130 100-124 95-111 88-106 85-102 61-76 basis 300 lbs) 400-500 lbs 125.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs. 115.00-128.00; Medium and October 4 3,789 140 136-150 132-147 127-141 124-130 123-131.75 124-129.75 59-63 large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 125.00-138.00; 400-500 lbs 115.00-128.00; 500-600 lbs Lexington, KY 136-141 121-138 120-130 114-126.5 112-126 106.5-122.5 112-115.5 69.5-73.5 635-700 105.00-118.00. October 4 5,777 144-155 135-153 131-146.5 129-148.75 129.5-136 123.5-131 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, no quote. Joplin, MO 121-132 121-134 119-137 121-132 121.5-125.25 108-116 (all sales fob port of entry.) September 30 8,374 130-155 121-160 120-148 112-138 110-132 101-126.9 100.5-115 44-69 Tennessee 110-135 106-137 105-128 101-125 95-119 93-121.5 92-116.4 52.5-81 MARKET SITUATION REPORT No report available WLJ compiles its market reports, ODJ stories and statistics Virginia from independent marketing organizations. The front page CANADA market story utilizes information from the above sources as well as weekly interviews conducted with analysts throughout October 5 1,446 192-210 184-198 152-164.5 142-154.5 136-147.5 106-135.75 63-69 the country. — The Editors Lethbridge, Alberta 181-191 156-179.5 136-151.5 133-138.5 120-135.25 107-126 72-79 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 10, 2011 15 Effect of drying distillers grains on nutrient metabolism What’s your Wet distillers grains and fellow researchers com- “This tells me the diges- trol diet, which had a gain of (WDG) are a cost-effective pared cattle on four diets: a tion was slower and probably only 3.6 pounds per day and Marketing Plan? feedstuff for cattle producers corn-based control diet, less than the other three, a conversion of 6.9. Jerry Gliko can help. living close enough to etha- WDG plus solubles, modified another indication that the Using wet distillers in At Western Livestock Journal, our field nol plants as wet distillers is distillers grains (MDG) plus fiber digestion in the rumen cattle diets is beneficial for representatives have the special insight sold at a much lower cost solubles, and DDG plus sol- was less,” Erickson said. both producers and ethanol needed to help you get the most bang for than its dry counterpart. ubles. In the latter three He explained that when plants, Erickson said. your buck. Making the most of your livestock But recent research shows diets, distillers grains were cattle consume feed, bacteria “If you can feed wet, espe- marketing and merchandising dollars is WDG have more benefits fed at 40 percent of the dry produce volatile fatty acids. cially in states like Nebras- important to you, and it’s important to us. than just cost savings, ac- matter. If the cows digest more feed, ka, that is a big plus,” he In addition to traditional print advertising campaigns, WLJ’s staff cording to Galen Erickson, At the end of the trial, the bacteria produce more said. can also advise you on the variety of digital marketing opportunities beef feedlot extension spe- researchers found no differ- acid. The higher pH for the Erickson said there is available, including online ads and direct e-mail marketing. Our cialist at the University of ences in dry matter intake fast-growing online presence provides you an opportunity to cattle fed distillers is an- more research planned in directly target those readers who prefer digital media. Nebraska-Lincoln (UN-L). or dry matter, organic mat- other indication that diges- this area, especially using Researchers at UN-L are ter or fat digestibility. Erick- tion was less or slower than greater numbers of cattle. Get the WLJ team–and get results. finding that wet distillers son said the team was a little the other diets. While the team has seen the Get the job done with . may improve cattle perfor- disappointed there was not In a separate performance difference in performance Jerry Gliko Cell: 406.860.3181 • 406.277.3001 mance as well as lower more difference in digest- study, cattle consuming dis- between DDG and WDG, Montana, N. Wyoming, E. Idaho, N. Dakota greenhouse emissions. ibility. The hypothesis is that tillers-based diets gained they now want to look fur- [email protected] • [email protected] Erickson and Terry Klop- fiber digestibility may be the slightly more than 4 pounds ther into why that response Call today to subscribe or advertise! fenstein, professor at the key. per day, regardless of which is happening. — Cheryl 1 . 800 . 850 . 2769 • www.wlj.net UN-L Department of Animal “If we look at digestibili- type of distillers grains they Anderson, DTN Science, recently completed ties, there was a trend for consumed, but they had to a study comparing the nutri- wet to be higher on fiber di- eat more feed on the DDG to ent metabolism of WDG in gestion than dry,” he said. get the same gain. Cattle on beef cattle vs. dry distillers Since then, Erickson said the DDG diet had a conver- grains (DDG). there has been a follow-up sion rate of 6.7 pounds of SPECIAL FEEDER SALE The idea for the study study. Although not all data feed per pound of gain, Er- OCTOBER 19, 2011 • Featuring 2500 fancy calves and yearlings originated from early re- have been analyzed, he ickson said. search on distillers grains shared that there was a The cattle on the MDG that indicated WDG seemed fairly large difference be- diet ate a little less and SPECIAL FEEDER SALE to improve performance in tween the digestion of wet gained the same, for a con- NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • Featuring 3000 fancy calves and yearling cattle more than DDG. and dry. He said he is con- version rate of 6.3 pounds of “Wet distillers grains led vinced that WDG has the feed per pound of gain. Those to better performance than best digestibility, but added consuming WDG ate even SPECIAL EARLY WINTER FEEDER SALE dry. Modified is intermediate that more trials are needed less to get the same gain, at NOVEMBER 30, 2011 between the two,” Erickson to statistically prove that a conversion rate of 6.1. said. “The metabolism study difference. “This is a perfect energy was a way to get a feel for The cattle in the study response,” Erickson ex- why that occurs.” consuming the three distill- plained. UPCOMING BULL SALE AT GALT Part of that increase in ers diets also had a greater “This illustrates that feed- performance may have to do intake of neutral detergent ing distillers improves per- ALIFORNIA ULLFEST with the increased energy fiber compared to the corn formance regardless of what C B value in WDG. Erickson said diet because distillers grains type, but for finishing cattle, OCTOBER 16, 2011 WDG has 130 percent to 135 have more fiber than corn, wet is better than dry. Mod- percent of the energy value he said. ified is halfway in the mid- SPECIAL REPLACEMENT FEMALE of corn, while dry has only Another finding was that dle,” he said. about 112 percent of the en- the cattle fed DDG had a Cattle fed the three distill- PAIR & BRED COW SALE ergy value of corn. greater pH than those on the ers-based diets outperformed NOVEMBER 11, 2011, 2:00 P.M. For the study, Erickson other three diets. cattle fed the corn-based con- EARLY CONSIGNMENTS • CALL NOW TO CONSIGN 400 3-5 year old fall pairs with 250 lbs calves Extra corn boosts feeders 100 Foothill Exposed Pairs from Kris Souza Cattle 45 1-Iron Angus Bred Heifers • 40 Charolais Bred Heifers value to the dollar, making until more buyers finish up Fed Cattle their beef less expensive on their harvesting and enter (from page 1) ND ENTRAL ORLD OF ULLS ALE world markets. the market. 42 C CA W B S however, packers aren’t very The balance between fed Auction markets were all NOVEMBER 12, 2011, 11:00 A.M. eager to pay higher money cattle and cows in the slaugh- reporting stronger sales last for cattle given the lacklus- ter mix continues to impact week. In Oklahoma City, SELLING ON ter beef market,” Vetterkind the cutout. We can expect a steer calves traded $4-7 high- said. larger than usual seasonal er from the prior week. Calves 1-DAY SCHEDULE Andy Gottschalk at Hedg- decline in cow slaughter this under 500 lbs. sold steady. WEDNESDAYS: ersedge.com said that cash year because of the early cull- Feeder heifers and heifer 8:30 A.M. Slaughter Cattle trade was mostly $5-6 high- ing from drought. calves were $3-6 higher. De- 11:00 A.M. Breeding Stock 12 P.M. Feeder Cattle er at $119-120 with dressed Feeder cattle mand was good, except for trade $6-9 higher at mostly un-weaned calves, there was Cattlemen’s $189-190. Funds continue to Feeder cattle markets light to moderate demand. LIVESTOCK MARKET plow into the cattle futures were also much stronger. In Nebraska, the fall AUCTION YARD complex. The higher cattle Grain values dropped ear- runs are underway and futures forced packers to lier in the week to provide they report feeder steers Call now to consign to these WVM sales 12495 Stockton Blvd. Galt, CA 95632 pay up for cash cattle. 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Demand was noted REX WHITTLE ...... 209-996-6994 Se habla español. new funds. have been incentives for as very good, with many That said, we will go with feeder cattle buyers lately buyers attending. — WLJ a steady cash call following and some extra buyer inter- last week’s price advance. est has surfaced, particu- Offers should start at $123- larly in the Midwest, where 124 live and $192-193 on a tough decisions were being dressed basis. Meanwhile, made this summer about retail beef prices at the pres- whether to cut back on cattle ent time are reflecting an going to the feed yards and average fed cattle price of put more of the harvested $110-111. It would require an crop into the cash market. FEMALE advance in retail beef price Recent findings of extra TOUGH TANKS FOR SERIOUS STOCKMEN from the current level of corn by USDA and harvest WILL WITHSTAND: TIRED OF REPLACING Production $4.49 a pound to 4.88 per estimates that have been ★ROT WORN OUT LEAKY ★RUST TROUGHS? 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WANTED: MANAGER’S POSI- TION on cattle/hay ranch. Lifetime of expe- Commercial Cow/Calf Manager VETERINARIAN rience, Western states preferred. Will Miratorg Agribusiness Holding, www.miratorg.ru, a di- The “Bryansk Meat Company, LLC” is seeking applications for a veterinarian for their high- also lease a ranch. Will respond to all versifi ed, fully integrated Russian agribusiness company, performance beef cattle production project in the Bryansk region of Russia. Miratorg Agribusi- inquiries. [email protected], 541-654-3404. is recruiting Commercial Cow/Calf Managers for their ness Holding, www.miratorg.ru, the parent company, is a large, diversifi ed and completely state-of-the- art beef production project in Bryansk, Rus- vertically integrated meat company. It is Russia’s largest meat importer and pork producer RANCH COUPLE SEEKING sia. Individuals must be highly motivated, extremely well and initiating a poultry enterprise as well. long-term employment. Couple qualifi ed and willing to work with a management team of with experience in all phases of Large numbers of replacement heifers and yearling breeding bulls will be imported from the ranch work now looking for a Russian, Canadian, Australian and Americans. You must permanent ranch situation. be willing to reside on the project site in company hous- US and Australia to establish a large commercial cow operation over the next 3 years. The Have own horses. ranchcouple fi rst heifers arrived in June 2011. Heifers and semen for the genetics herd will also be im- [email protected], 406- ing and commit to a 3 year contract. Competency in the 399-3867. Russian language is not necessary but you must effec- ported from the US and Australia to produce bulls to use on the commercial cows. Construc- tively communicate with other English speaking manage- tion of a 37,500-head capacity feedlot and a meat processing plant with a 100,000-head one ment personnel and through an interpreter with the Rus- shift annual capacity will begin in 2012. The company’s agronomy division will produce feed Help Wanted 2 sian management team and workforce. A high degree of for the cattle. competency with the internet, email, Excel and Word is The commercial cows will be managed in 3,000 cow units. Cattle handing equipment, cor- required. This is a large project which is just beginning rals squeeze chutes are all state of the art. Every animal will be individually identifi ed with an PENRIDERS WANTED and a very strong work ethic, physical ability and commit- Harris Feeding Co., a 100,000-head RFID tag so management or treatment events will be individually recorded. Estrus synchro- feedyard in central California is look- ment to work long hours and 6-7 days a week is required. nization and artifi cial insemination will be used routinely to breed commercial replacement ing for cowboys. Applicant must have Managers will be involved in the design and construction heifers and the genetics herd. Most vaccines and other pharmaceuticals available on the US good horsemanship skills (all job tasks are performed on horseback) of the infrastructure as well as managing the cattle. market are available in Russia but labeled in Russian. and knowledge of cattle is important. Responsibilities include daily shipping Responsibilities will be to direct and oversee the opera- Candidates with strong beef cattle experience are encouraged to apply. The position will of cattle, 5 to 6 days per week.Main tions of 3,000 cow commercial cow/calf units. You will report to the Beef Production Director and work closely with the company’s chief veterinarian responsibility includes daily riding of work closely with the Beef Production Project Manager, and his staff. He will also work closely with the Australian and American managers and the cattle pens and checking cattle health. Excellent benefit package available. other members of the management team and the con- company’s Russian nutritionist, geneticist and American consulting veterinarians to develop We can provide horses. Contact sultants to establish rations and mineral supplements, and manage the integrated enterprise. Tommy Lopez at 559-884-2435, fax vaccination, parasite, treatment and weaning protocols, 559-884-2253 or email: hfcjobs@ The veterinarian will be responsible for establishing, implementing and overseeing a com- harrisranch.com pasture renovation, fertilization, forage harvesting and grazing plans. You will oversee daily operations and ex- plete herd health program for the genetics and commercial cowherds, weaned calves and EXPERIENCED RANCH yearling programs, the feedlot and the stock horses. The veterinarian will be responsible for FOREMAN ecute the breeding, nutrition, health and pasture and for- Large, progressive northeastern Ne- age programs and coordinate the shipment and transfer the long-term strategy and the daily execution of vaccinations, parasite control, diagnosis, vada ranch is looking for an experi- of calves to the feedlot operation. treatments, feed medication, shipment receiving protocols, pregnancy diagnosis, calving is- enced foreman. Job does not include sues, bull breeding soundness and semen quality, necropsy and all other health issues and any livestock management duties. A minimum of 5 years experience managing a large pro- tasks required for a high level of herd health and animal performance. This person will be Knowledge and experience with work- gressive commercial cow operation or a B.S. in Animal ing a crew, flood irrigation, fencing, involved in executing the estrus synchronization and artifi cial insemination protocols in the haying grass hay, feeding hay to Science with a strong emphasis in commercial beef cat- genetics herd and the commercial replacement heifers. This person will review the quaran- livestock, general ranch maintenance, tle production, genetics, reproduction, nutrition and pas- tine and embarkation protocols in the US and Australia and participate with the company’s equipment repair and maintenance. ture and grazing management and 5 years experience House, utilities, insurance. Salary chief veterinarian to cooperate with the Russian State veterinarians regarding the quarantine in a commercial cow/calf operation is required. Experi- commensurate with experience. Re- protocol in Russia. sume/work history and references ence in replacement heifers selection and development, required. Call 775-756-6512. bull care, estrus synchronization, artifi cial insemina- The Russian veterinary staff will perform most tasks. However, mentoring, teaching and train- tion, calving heifers and cows, harvesting, storing and ing the Russian veterinary staff will be a primary responsibility of the individual. Good com- Working Ranch feeding winter feed, pasture management and grazing munication and demonstration skills will be essential. Knowledge of Russia is not required. Manager management, breeding seasons, calving seasons, vac- An interpreter will accompany you on the worksite. Northern Nevada, close to cination and parasite control and weaning programs for Housing, local transportation, cell phone and internet access is provided. Personal air trans- Reno/Carson City. Position commercial cow/calf operations. You must have experi- available now. Duties include portation to and from Russia will be provided twice annually. All business travel expenses will ence in building and maintaining fences, corrals, winter fi calving, haying, irrigating, fenc- feed storage structures and improvements and mainte- be reimbursed. Interpreters will be available on the worksite. Of ce staff will assist you in ob- ing, equipment maintenance nance of machinery and equipment on commercial cow taining a visa. The selected candidate will be asked to sign a 3-year contract. American em- and computer record keeping. operations and must be able to manage and motivate ployees are paid on the 15th and last day of every month in $US deposited in their US bank No tobacco, drug users or the crew. Interested individuals should submit their account or on a credit card that allows easy transfer to a US bank account. Compensation is heavy drinkers accepted. competitive and is usually not taxed in the US depending on each individual’s situation. Salary, $3,000 to start, plus resume with 5 references to our Human Resource 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, utili- Department at [email protected]. Interested parties should contact Elena, the HR Director, [email protected] ties, ranch vehicle and beef provided. Send current photo and work related experience to be considered. All replies held confidential. Mail to: SUBSCRIBE ONLINE Ranch Manager P.O. Box 3948 WWW.WLJ.NET Reno, NV 89505 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCOTBER 10, 2011 17 Cattle Cattle Help Wanted 2 Help Wanted 2 10 10 Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale For Sale For Sale Pacific 20A Pacific 20A
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Reds and borderred by BLM. 2 parcels. $930,000 100 years. Deep Springs College is a not-for-profi t educational corporation, 707-738-3722 blacks. As seen on Facebook, Gary originating in 1917. Salary compensation for the position will be commensu- Williams McNab Dogs. PayPal avail- rate with demonstrated experience. Additional compensation includes hous- McNAB PUPPIES. Working stock dog able at www.cowboydogtrainer. SHERLOCK RANGE: 4,859 deeded acres of desert range, with ing, full board, health insurance and retirement benefi ts. Deep Springs is an puppies. Black and white. full McNab, com. Gary Williams, 805-610- a 3,652 AUM BLM grazing allotment. Priced at just $212 per Red and white 1/2 McNab, 1/2 Border 1362. acre and $50 per AUM. $1,200,000 equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, Collie. Bred to go to the head with gender, disability, sexuality, religion or political affi liation. power and intelligence. Ready REGIS- Burt Swingle, Principal Broker 10/17/11 Shots and wormed. $300. TERED MC- For additional information, please visit NAB MALE Offi ce: 541-947-4151 530-254-6546 or email rolling.s. 2 years, expe- www.deepsprings.edu/employment, or contact Vice-President David Welle, [email protected]. Cell: 541-219-0764 760-872-2000, x 27. Send resumes to [email protected]. rienced out- Interviews will take place in November and December. side. Lots of www.burtswingle.comw w w.burtswingle.com OBSESSED TO bite and con- RAISE THE BEST trol. Works head and heels. $2,500. 3/4 McNab, 1/4 Border Collie pups. PayPal available at www.cowboydog- trainer.com. Gary Williams, Cattle Cattle Brains with power! First litter whelped 805-610-1362. 10 10 August 25, second litter, September 6. STEELE RANCH • HAINES, OR: For Sale For Sale Satisfi ed and repeat customers. When A productive 806 acre grass ranch beautifully the going gets rough, the tough get going. 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WORKING RANCHES ARE OUR BUSINESS GRASS HAY, NO RAIN E-mail: ______PUT UP RIGHT FEATURE OKLAHOMA PROPERTIES: 180 tons of quality grass mix hay put up into small squares 1,360 acres Creek County • 160 acres Okfuskee County ❏ NEW ADVERTISER ❏ WORD AD ❏ TEARSHEET ❏ MAD AD (See under rates) ❏ DISPLAY 1,342 acres Okfuskee County with an average weight of 70 lbs. No deliveries available, Run this ad ______time(s) under______classification. CROSS TIMBERS LAND, L.L.C. pick up out of the stack. Call PAWHUSKA, OK 918-287-1996 406-599-2069 or email schel CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION ❏ SALES · EVALUATION · CONSULTATION [email protected] Visa www.crosstimbersland.com for prices. ❏ Mastercard ❏ Discover NAME AS PRINTED ON CARD ❏ American EAST RANCH Express SIGNATURE The East Ranch is located in southeastern New Mexico within the east-central RATES: portion of Lincoln County. The Capitan Mountain range to the south and the NEED WORD AD: 90¢ per word (17 word minimum - $15.30) Area code & phone number count as one word. Jicarilla Mountain range to the west. The ranch is comprised of 22,000± deed- MAD (Mini Ad Display): Only $2 additional per issue for bold headline, phone number, E-mail and website address. ed acres and 4,000± federal BLM lease acres. Grazing capacity is owner-con- EXTRA BAB (Mini Ad Display): Only $5 additional per issue for the entire ad in bold copy and a box around it. trolled rated between 550 and 600 animal units. Some of the best grama DISPLAY AD: $30 per column inch (1 inch minimum) grass turf country in the area. Livestock and domestic water provided by COLOR HIGHLIGHT: $15 per per ad. Can be used on BAB ad or DISPLAY AD. three wells and an extensive pipeline system. Good water distribution. INCOME? BLIND BOX: Add $10 per 3 issues handling charge (includes MAD charge) Improvements include residence, barns and corrals with scales, all in good Advertise a PHOTOS: FREE for black and white photos. $35 each for color photos. condition. Wildlife includes pronghorn antelope and mule deer. Lincoln ATTENTION GRABBERS: $15 for a color header above the ad. National Forest nearby with an abundant elk herd. Elevation is approximately Hunting/Fishing If you would like color, photos and other enhancements, please call Preston to order! 6,200 feet. One of the few places that I’ve seen with green grass. Priced at Lease. Employment Wanted ads must be paid in advance: check, money order or charge card $285 per deeded acre including the lease land. DISCOUNTS: 5% off 3 to 5 insertions; 10% off 6 to 11 insertions. Contract rates available. CONTACT: Call Preston Make check or money order payable to: Western Livestock Journal Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM TO: WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL • CLASSIFIED CORRAL Bar M Real Estate, Roswell, NM 800-850-2769 7355 E. ORCHARD ROAD, #300, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 • FAX TO: 303-722-0155 575-622-5867 • www.ranchesnm.com WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 10, 2011 19
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Jan. 24-28 – Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Dec. 7 – Acord River Charolais & Sale, Billings, MT Sale, Red Bluff, CA Angus, Bull & Female, Caldwell, ID Feb. 6, 2012 – Gateway Simmental ANGUS & Lucky Crow, Bull Sale, Lewistown, HEREFORD MT Oct. 10 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, Oct. 10 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, STABILIZERS McArthur, CA McArthur, CA Oct. 10 – OxBow Angus Ranch, Cow Oct. 16 – California Bullfest, Galt, Dec. 10 – Leachman Cattle Co., Bull Herd Dispersion, Wolf Creek, MT Sale, Loma, CO Black . CA The Difference is and White Oct. 11 – Coleman Angus, Production Oct. 17 - Berry Herefords, Production COMMERCIAL Sale, Charlo, MT Sale, Cheyenne, WY RITCHEY’s dual-colored, engravable tags allow you to create Oct. 12 – R.A. Brown Ranch, Bull, Oct. 10 – Central Oregon Livestock Oct. 25 – Strang Hereford & Angus, Auction, Special Feeder Calf Sale, Female & Quarter Horse Sale, Production Sale, Meeker, CO permanent numbers that will last a lifetime. Throckmorton, TX Madras, OR Nov. 11 – Rees Herefords, Morgan, Oct. 15 – Fallon Livestock Exchange, Oct. 12-13 – Four Cross Angus, Dis- UT persion Sale, Soup Lake, WA Calf & Yearling Sale, Fallon, NV Nov. 17 – Largent & Sons Herefords, Oct. 15 – Turlock Livestock Auction Oct. 16 – California Bullfest, Galt, CA Production Sale, Kaycee, WY Oct. 16 – HAVE Angus, Female Sale, Yard, 5th Annual Fall Special Feeder Nov. 19 – Spencer Herefords, Sale, Turlock, CA Internet Brewster, NE Oct. 18 – 9 Peaks Ranch, Bull Sale, Oct. 24 – Central Oregon Livestock Dec. 3 – Nugget Hereford Sale, Re- Auction, Special Feeder Calf Sale, Terrebonne, OR no, NV Oct. 20 – Thomas Angus Ranch, Bull Madras, OR Ritchey LIVESTOCK ID Dec. 7 – Beef Country Breeders, Bull Nov. 2 – Sitz Angus Ranch, Commer- & Female Sale, Baker City, OR Sale, Hereford & Angus, Columbus, — EST. 1964 — Oct. 21 – 44 Farms, Female Produc- cial Bred Female Sale, Dillon, MT MT Nov. 7 – Central Oregon Livestock 1-800-EAR-TAGS tion Sale, Cameron, TX Dec. 12 – Cross Diamond Cattle Co. 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that are taking place out grazing on the monument anticipate, are going to want Acres Cheyenne County, Kansas WWP In 12 Tracts Yuma County, Colorado (from page 1) there,” Magagna said. “He and thus has an immediate the court to issue some in- looked at the magnitude of effect on the ground.” junctions against further 2,031 BLM has also recognized mineral development and Winmill added that RMPs activity, certainly mineral WED., OCT. 19 ◆ 10:00 AM CT the sage grouse as a “sensi- just assumed that that had can sometimes take years to development and perhaps tive” species, in accord with to be a negative for sage write and amend, during renewal of grazing permits,” 4-H Building - Fair Grounds - St. Francis, KS its Special Status Species grouse,” although according which time potential dam- Magagna said. Stroh Farms, Inc., Seller Policy, which requires BLM to Magagna, habitat for 86 age to sage grouse habitat At very least, it is likely to give the sage grouse spe- percent of the sage grouse in would be ongoing. that WWP will be pressing cial protections. Wyoming is being protected So it remains an open Winmill for drastic reduc- According to Winmill’s de- from oil and gas develop- question how interim man- tions in grazing numbers. cision, BLM violated both ment. agement practices will be Dr. Clait E. Braun, a sage the National Environmental Further, Magagna pointed arrived at. It is possible that grouse expert repeatedly Policy Act (NEPA) and the out that Winmill gave no an interim plan could be cited in Winmill’s ruling and Federal Land Policy and recognition to Wyoming’s negotiated by interested extolled by Tucci, is author Management Act in two core habitat sage grouse parties, including WSGA, of a paper titled “Blueprint RMPs—Pinedale, Wyoming, strategy, which recently re- who are considered “full par- for sage grouse conservation and the Craters of the Moon, ceived national recognition ties in interest” in the case. and recovery.” The paper x1¼ miles Republican River Idaho, which because of the from the Fish and Wildlife A settlement conference has recommends that livestock 1,374± Acres Grassland massive scope of the case, Service. been scheduled for Oct. 27. grazing on public lands x were used as “test cases” to At present, the ramifica- Yet according to Tucci, should not exceed 25-30 x 366± Acres Irrigation evaluate the adequacy of all tions of Winmill’s decision how interim planning pro- percent utilization and x 257± A. Drycrop & Sub-Irr. 16 RMPs under litigation. remain unclear. In an at- ceeds will depend very much should be limited to a maxi- x Quality Hay Production Although Winmill’s ruling tempt to reach a compro- on how BLM decides to ap- mum 40-day turn out. BEAUTIFUL AND PRODUCTIVE only vacated the RMPs on mise, BLM requested that proach the issue. “I think that would form x White-tail & Mule Deer, Pheasant & Wild Turkey grass, irrigation and improvements the two test cases, this ruling the portion of the case chal- “Western Watersheds a basis for some kind of in- to sell in 12 tracts or tract combina- will help to inform any deci- lenging the Craters of the would probably rather work terim [solution],” stated x Two Nice Country Homes tions. Ranch is well-balanced, pro- sion made on the remaining Moon RMP be remanded, that out through negotia- Tucci. viding both lush pasture land and 14 RPMs. Tucci stated that offering to amend the plan. tion,” Tucci remarked, “but if Magagna, however, was quality hay production. The Republican River, a pond and windmills there is significant overlap Winmill rejected the request, Secretary Salazar wants to not optimistic about the fea- provide abundant livestock water. Improvements include two nice between the test cases and insisting that “the BLM has hold fast and tight to Bush- sibility of Braun’s proposals homes (one in KS and one in CO), 40'x80' metal building, several barns, grain storage and feedlot. Property is very scenic with great the other RMPs. not … admitted any error, era decisions, then we’ll do it for ranchers. hunting. Land is on the KS/CO border, SW of St. Francis, Kan. & NE Among the NEPA viola- and it wants to keep the pres- through litigation.” “If that were to be applied of Burlington, Colo. Call for brochure or check website for details. tions cited by Winmill, of ent Craters RMP in place Magagna observed that a across the board, that clear- particular interest was during the period it will be negotiation process would ly would have a dramatic Serving Colorado, Kansas & Nebraska BLM’s apparent failure to working on a new RMP. likely involve a struggle to impact on livestock graz- SHAY 800.476.7185 ◆ 785.332.2566 consider a full range of alter- Meanwhile, the Craters keep ranchers in a position ing,” Magagna observed. natives to the management RMP at issue in this action to turn out on their permits. — Andy Rieber, WLJ REALTY, Inc. www.shayrealty.com plan supported by an envi- authorizes a certain level of “Plaintiffs, I am going to Correspondent ronmental impact statement PRODUCT INFORMATION (EIS). In his ruling, Winmill NADA 141-299, Approved by FDA. stated that “the Craters EIS did not discuss in any man- ner alternatives that reduced grazing short of a total ban; it did discuss, but refused to analyze, a ‘no grazing’ alter- native. Yet grazing was found TIME FOR A to be a ‘major contributing (Florfenicol and Flunixin Meglumine) factor’ to the decline of sage Antimicrobial/Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug FEVER-REDUCING grouse habitat.” For subcutaneous use in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy Winmill also rapped the cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to BLM for providing mislead- be processed for veal. ing information. By focusing BRIEF SUMMARY: For full presribing information, see on the number of allotments, package insert. and not the overall acreage INDICATION: RESFLOR GOLD® is indicated for of allotments, that were fail- treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated ing to meet land health stan- with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis, and control of dards in both the Pinedale BRD-associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy and Craters of the Moon cattle. RMPs, Winmill suggested CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use in animals that that BLM was downplaying have shown hypersensitivity to florfenicol or flunixin. land health issues. “While WARNINGS: NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT the [Craters] EIS found that OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product contains grazing should not be de- material that can be irritating to skin and eyes. Avoid 1 2 direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case creased because ‘most’ of the of accidental eye exposure, flush with water for 15 BACTERIA-KILLING FAST-ACTING allotments were meeting minutes. In case of accidental skin exposure, wash rangeland health assess- with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. ments,” stated Winmill, “the Consult a physician if irritation persists. Accidental injection of this product may cause local irritation. data in the EIS showed that Consult a physician immediately. The Material 61 percent of the acres in the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed monument failed to meet occupational safety information. those standards.” For customer service or to obtain a copy of the MSDS, Magagna was displeased call 1-800-211-3573. For technical assistance or to report with the criticism, pointing suspected adverse reactions, call 1-800-219-9286. out that an allotment can Not for use in animals intended for breeding purposes. The effects of florfenicol on bovine reproductive fail to meet land health stan- performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been dards on the basis of isolated determined. Toxicity studies in dogs, rats, and mice issues, like a riparian area, have associated the use of florfenicol with testicular degeneration and atrophy. NSAIDs are known to have that are not present through- potential effects on both parturition and the estrous out the allotment. “That’s an cycle. There may be a delay in the onset of estrus if incorrect transposition be- flunixin is administered during the prostaglandin phase cause within those … allot- of the estrous cycle. The effects of flunixin on imminent ONE-DOSE BRD TREATMENT parturition have not been evaluated in a controlled ments, there might have study. NSAIDs are known to have the potential to delay only been a small area … parturition through a tocolytic effect. that did not meet standards,” RESFLOR GOLD®, when administered as directed, said Magagna. may induce a transient reaction at the site of injection In addition, Winmill cited and underlying tissues that may result in trim loss of BLM for ignoring two major edible tissue at slaughter. studies on sage grouse, one RESIDUE WARNINGS: Animals intended by the Western Association for human consumption must not be RESFLOR GOLD is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works against the four major bacterial of Fish and Wildlife Agen- slaughtered within 38 days of treatment. causes of BRD and a non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drug in one. cies, in the development of Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of florfenicol in this Watch the video at www.resfl orgold.com their management plans, class of cattle may cause milk residues. A and further for disregarding withdrawal period has not been established Time-lapse photos were taken of a randomly chosen calf during an actual trial conducted at a Research Facility in their own National Sage in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in Canyon, TX, on October 14, 2009. Grouse Population Policy. calves to be processed for veal. Yet WSGA, who, along Ask your veterinarian about RESFLOR GOLD. with the Wyoming Petro- ADVERSE REACTIONS: Transient inappetence, diarrhea, decreased water consumption, and injection For subcutaneous use in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or leum Association have full site swelling have been associated with the use of in calves to be processed for veal. The effects of fl orfenicol and fl unixin on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and intervener status in the case, florfenicol in cattle. In addition, anaphylaxis and lactation have not been determined. When administered according to the label directions, RESFLOR GOLD may induce a were dismayed at what they collapse have been reported post-approval with the transient local reaction in the subcutaneous and underlying muscle tissue. Full product information on page ____. viewed as Winmill’s selective use of another formulation of florfenicol in cattle. approach to the broad range In cattle, rare instances of anaphylactic-like reactions, 1 The correlation between in vitro susceptibility data and clinical effectiveness is unknown. 2 Exhibits bactericidal activity against some of which have been fatal, have been reported, some strains of Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni. Copyright ©2011 Intervet Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. of available science on sage primarily following intravenous use of flunixin All rights reserved. RES-41A grouse conservation. meglumine. “To me, the judge chose to look at only the type of evi- Made in Germany dence that the plaintiffs put Intervet Inc. Roseland, NJ 07068 in front of him, and didn’t ©2009, Intervet Inc. All Rights Reserved. look at the broader efforts May 2009 US 3448 IV