No Canadian Border Reopening This Summer by Steven D

The National Livestock Weekly August 23, 2004 • Vol. 83, No. 45 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication No Canadian border reopening this summer By Steven D. Vetter WLJ Editor — Veneman says August out of BSE SurveillanceWeekly totals: June 6 through August 15Testing USDA officials recently indicated final regulations question. governing full resumption of beef and cattle imports from Canada won’t be issued anytime this summer— — Lobbyists say 5,000 and that they are still in the midst of finalizing the rule- delay to last after making process on the issue. election. In addition, beef industry lobbyists told WLJ that any 4,000 expansion of Canadian beef products to be accepted by the U.S. won’t happen until after this November’s See Border page 6 presidential election. The agency initially proposed reopening the border to Canadian beef last year; it has 3,000 been largely closed since the discovery of a BSE-infected cow in Alberta in 2003. But after a BSE-positive cow, of Canadian origin, was found in Washington-state last December, US- DA postponed the proposal and reopened the comment period. 2,000 BSE tests conducted on a weekly basis continue to escalate, According to Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, her agency is now in the process of and several USDA officials thought the 5,000 test mark could be hit by the end of the month. For the first 11 weeks of the reviewing all comments on the matter, and that the sheer volume of public input will de- agency’s stepped up testing, a total of 37,742 BSE tests had lay any regulatory decision until after the end of August. 1,000 been conducted, with only two inconclusive tests reported. “The amount of comments received were much more numerous than we had originally Corn condition ratings decline; $2 unlikely — Hot growing er kick in and start to progress the Last Tuesday’s crop progress re- On par with usual development, projection, which means a 10.7- weather lacking. maturity of corn plants. While a port, released by USDA’s Nation- 23 percent of the corn crop is dent- 10.75 billion crop is more likely. record setting crop is still expect- al Agriculture Statistics Service ed nationally, while 96 percent is “I just don’t think it can get hot By Steven D. Vetter ed, the most recent forecast of 10.93 (NASS), showed 73 percent of U.S. silking, and 57 percent has reached enough for an extended enough pe- WLJ Editor billion bushels is said to be a little corn in good or excellent condition, dough stage. On the last two cate- riod of time to spur corn plants There is some uncertainty start- overstated. compared to 76 percent the previ- gories, this year’s crop is just a few back to their maximum producing to surround the 2004 corn crop As a result, corn prices aren’t ex- ous report. Last week’s figure was points off the five-year average tion, particularly in the western as some major producing areas pected to drop to the $2 level like still 13 percent higher than the fig- pace. In the eastern Corn Belt, corn half of the Midwest and eastern have yet to see hot growing weath- some earlier projections indicated. ure for the same time last year. development is ahead by 13 points part of the northern Plains,” said Several agronomists and corn in Illinois, 10 points in Indiana, John Backenfield, crop analyst with market specialists said that while and five points in Ohio. In Iowa, moisture has been abundant and corn development is now behind Springfield, MO, based AgriAnalyt- worthwhile, it hasn’t been accom- schedule. Corn development in the ics, Inc. “It’s not out of the realm of Prairie dog removed panied by hot temperatures, and Dakotas has also fallen well be- possibility but it’s highly unlikely, that has led to corn being a little hind the usual pace. particularly with weather forecasts from ESA candidate list more waterlogged than normal and All other states are said to be indicating unseasonable wet condi- taking away from some of the qual- steady with normal corn develop- tion through most of this month.” By Sarah L. Swenson ity attributes. ment. Even if 2004 production turns WLJ Associate Editor However, the lack of intense heat Several market analysts said last out to be 10.7 billion bushels, that The U.S. Fish and Wildlife hasn’t resulted in any slowdown week’s report could result in 150- will be almost 600 million more Service (FWS) has officially in the development of the nation- 200 million bushels being taken off than last year’s record haul. As a decided that the black-tailed al corn crop, statistically speaking. of this month’s USDAcorn harvest See Corn on page 20 prairie dog no longer needs to be a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The decision, Fed cattle gain on Labor Day passed down by Secretary of rally Interior Gale Norton August 12, is a major victory for both private Cattle markets were much but August futures fell $1.70 Thurs- adding inventory to the front end landowners and states since it restores state jurisdiction for man- stronger last week, fed cattle trade day, and softened their resolve, and supply. aging the prairie dog. was up $2, and feeder cattle trad- the northern dressed trade was be- The August 1 Cattle-on-Feed re- FWS cited an updated evaluation of the “best available scientific ed $3-5 higher on good demand for tween $137-138. Trade volume for port, out last Friday, was expected information” as a reason for removing the prairie dogs. This new sci- both calves and yearlings. the week was moderate. to show placements down 13 per- ence came in the form of prairie dog population surveys FWS con- Most live fed cattle trade was be- Andy Gottschalk at Hed- cent, marketings down 15 percent, ducted across several states. FWS reported that the surveying tech- tween $86-87, $2 stronger than the gersedge.com said that they expect and cattle-on-feed 2.5 percent high- niques they used have greatly improved since the species was first prior week. There has been good La- to see the market soften into mid- er than last year. determined to be a candidate for listing in 2000. bor Day demand from retailers September. The fact is we’re not Gottschalk said that even though These recent surveys have proved that disease impact, chemical which has driven boxed beef values killing enough cattle, which will supply is becoming a problem, he control, recreational shooting, as well as other factors are not sub- nearly $5 higher over last week. is also concerned about consumer stantial enough to put prairie dog populations at risk. FWS also re- again put some pressure on the fed However, the Labor Day market market. This next Cattle-on-Feed demand which he says is leveling ported, based on their surveys, that black-tailed prairie dogs are more is for the most part over and retail- off from a strong growth trend. In able to persist over time from the ongoing impact. report will show that the supply of ers will again be cautious of the fed cattle on feed for more than120 the larger economic perspective, “With new information regarding the range-wide impact of disease, beef market which has had a hard higher energy values are starting chemical control, and other lesser factors, and recent state estimates days will be 40 percent over a year time staying above the $140 level. to have an effect on consumer beef of occupied black-tailed does not meet the Endangered Species Act’s ago. Gottschalk said that the larg- Cattle slaughter for the week purchases. The competing meats definition of ‘threatened’,” said Ralph Morgenweck, director of FWS’ er carcass weights will support the ending August 14th was at 640,000 large front end supply of finished have mounted an aggressive cam- Mountain-Prairie region. paign to get their share of the high FWS’ definition of “threatened” is any species which is likely to head, and for this summer would cattle. Carcass weights are 16 be considered strong. Slaughter protein Atkins diet, so beef pro- become an endangered species within the foreseeable future through- pounds over a year ago and 15 See Markets on page 15 out all or a significant portion of its range. Not only did FWS eval- was expected back up to the pounds over the five year average. uate the threats to the prairie dog, but they also estimated the 630,000 level this week and then ta- Jim Robb at the Livestock Mar- acreage of their habitat. Currently, state agencies estimate there is per off even more for the balance keting Information Center prefers approximately 1,842,000 acres of occupied black-tailed prairie dog of the month as seasonal demand large front end supplies in a differ- habitat across the U.S., as opposed to a projected 676,000 acres in comes into play. The packer mar- ent way. He said that the percent 2000. gin index was at a positive $3.50 per of cattle in the yield grade 4 cate- FWS also said 51,589 acres of prairie dog habitat exists in Mexi- head, the first profit they have seen gory is up 12 percent and has been co and Canada. for some time. growing the last four weeks. He Based on the estimated habitat acreage, FWS determined an av- Southern plains feeders traded said the alarming trend is that erage density of the animals per acre to provide an approximate num- cattle on Wednesday at mostly $87 we’re at a point where the slaugh- ber of prairie dogs in the U.S. Typically, FWS says the density and northern plains feeders were ter mix has more calf fed cattle and See Prairie dog on page 9 reluctant to trade at that level and the high yield grades come from attempted to hold for a dollar more, over feeding these calves and INSIDE WLJ (priority handling) NEXT WEEK — The August 30 E. COLI RESEARCH — Re- NCBA MEETING — The Nation- ALFALFA CONCERNS — While INDEX (priority handling) WLJ will feature its annual Com- searchers have indicated they al Cattlemen’s Beef Association abundant rainfall has helped pull Beef Bits...... P-5 mercial Cattle Issue magazine think they have found the source held its midyear meeting August most major hay producing areas Sale Calendar ...... P-12 insert, which focuses on some of of E. coli infection from within live- 10-13 in Denver, and made his- out of hay production doldrums, Markets ...... P-14 the new technologies being devel- stock. As a result, these same tory when it endorsed President it has also led to some concern Classifieds ...... P-16 oped for commercial cattle pro- researchers are hopeful to have George W. Bush in his reelection about the overall quality of third ducers and some of the market a feed additive that will possibly effort. See this and other stories and fourth cutting alfalfa hay. trends that are foreseen for the eliminate the bad bacteria from from those proceedings starting Page 20 last half of 2004. being passed on down the food on Page 7 of this week’s WLJ. NEWS processing chain. Page 3. NEWS LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $87.11 $137.17 $118.90 2 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Expect fall calves to come early Comments Cattle producers that rou- fall calving cows had been and both groups of cows had study in the 1980s, fall calv- tinely breed the cows to calve artificially inseminated in very high re-breeding rates ing birth weights were com- A political twist in the early fall often report early November or early Jan- —93 and 96 percent, respec- pared to birth weights from that “fall-calving” cows do uary, respectively. tively). spring calving cows. Again, not necessarily go by the Semen from the same sire The average gestation he folks at Eathorne artificial insemination was bovine reproduction text was used for all cows. All length for the “early” cows used so that the calves would Ranch, Douglas, WY, sold book. In many cases, fall cows were exposed to a sin- was three days shorter—280 Ttheir 380 pound steer calvers seem to calve a few gle cleanup bull for 35 days days—as compared to the have common sires. calves for $169 and Mike and days ahead of schedule. In at 4 days after the AI season. “late” cows—283 days. Pro- Fall calving cows delivered Bonnie Anderson sold their 1,020 some cases they may catch The weather prior to calving ducers with early fall-calving smaller birth weight calves pound yearlings for $110.25, last the producers off guard, par- was significantly different cows should expect calves to —at 77.7 pounds — than did week on Western Video’s CROW ticularly if they are not aware for late pregnancy in the two start coming several days spring calving cows—82.2 that the gestation table print- groups. ahead of the “textbook gesta- Cheyenne, WY sale. It would ap- pounds. This is generally at- ed in most books probably The average maximum tion table” dates. They tributed to the impact of heat pear that there will never be another bad day in was adapted for spring-calv- temperature the week be- should begin their routine or cold stress on blood flow the cattle business, and in some respects you could ing cows. fore calving was 93 degrees heifer and cow checks at least patterns of the pregnant cow. say that grass is more valuable than corn, with the Oklahoma State Universi- Fahrenheit for the “early” a week or more ahead of the Several sources said it will money being paid for yearling cattle this summer. ty physiologists have studied fall group. The average max- expected first calving date. be interesting to see if the Two weeks ago the National Cattlemen’s Beef early fall (August) and late imum temperature the week There is good news about fall (October) calving cows. before parturition in the this difference in gestation relatively cool, wet July and Association (NCBA) held their mid-year meet- August in Oklahoma have ing and, for the most part, it was a real sleeper. Data from two successive “late” calving group was 66 length and the impact of years were combined for 50 degrees Fahrenheit. There summer weather on cows any impact on this year’s fall Publicly endorsing George W. Bush may have Angus/Hereford crossbred was a 100 percent survival gestating in the last calving dates and weights. been the big news, which I find perplexing. NC- cows. The “early” and “late” rate for calves in both groups trimester. In a previous OSU — Combined Reports BA has never endorsed a candidate. President Bush is good for the cattle business. There has been a lot of progress made during his administration on environmental and land Shrink happens! management issues, which would have never Shrink is a misunderstood concept in cattle market- price, shrink has also been used in petty cheating. It’s ing, invisible to the average producer but nonetheless re- to the buyer’s advantage to roundup at dawn and sort happened with Gore, and won’t happen with al. It refers to a drop in weight between two events, usu- cattle several times before weighing them. It’s to the sell- Kerry in office. Bush supports the cattle busi- ally before and after trucking. It’s as inescapable as er’s advantage to organize a big water intake opportu- ness and really can be considered the cowman’s death and taxes, but there’s nity near an evening weighing time. Anything that candidate. less reason for anxiety. makes the other side feel cheated is counterproductive However, I’m not sure that is a position for For cattle buyers and sellers, to repeat business and, therefore, future price bids. the NCBA to take since I would guess they have shrink means a discount to al- Of course, shrink has been the subject of many argu- low for accurate pricing. It ments, especially when there are surprises. Seasoned or- a fair amount of Democratic members. It seems does that by allowing for the der buyers have seen it all, but producers may forget there like bad policy to alienate some of your mem- changes in body weight as cat- are outliers in any load that will shrink much more or bers over a silly issue such as an endorsement. tle do what comes naturally in less than average. Excited cattle off large but lush pas- NCBA will more than show their support for loading, transit, and unload- tures shipped in hot, humid weather may shrink much Bush and many other candidates with their Po- ing. Urine, manure, and oth- more than average. litical Action Committee donation. I sent my er losses can account for up to Worries about shrink should not prevent marketing contribution today. 10-12 percent of cattle weight that involves trucking hundreds of miles, because most (shrink) in a very long haul. On short hauls, four percent shrink occurs in the first hour. After that, every 100 Since we’re talking politics, which I realize is shrink is common and two percent is unavoidable. miles may only add another half a percentage point. dangerous territory, we should look at one of the Getting to know more about shrink can open market- Some say 600 miles is a practical limit on a single day’s cattle industries adversaries, Tom Daschle. I’m ing opportunities by removing barriers based more on journey, but cattle can move thousands of miles with still baffled at his decision to hold up the nomi- perception than fact. The market “knows” the average overnight unloading at cooperating feedlots or livestock nation of Bill Myer, a real friend of the cattle in- shrink differences between direct sales to feedlots, video, dealer pens. dustry, to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. and conventional auctions across the country, and region- Commercial cattle feeders may extend partnership of- When it comes to real issues like the environ- al prices tend to adjust. fers on cattle several states away with no adjustment be- Some producers think they can beat shrink by trans- yond a standard pencil shrink, when they know the cat- ment or trade policy, Daschle will be green, and porting cattle to an auction market the day before the tle and producer. They also routinely buy from order buy- I suppose that is where the money is. He’ll work sale and letting them regain body weight on free-choice ers who specialize in auction market purchases because for the cowboys just to get elected, and that’s hay and water. While that may be your best plan for oth- the dealers have earned their trust by expert and hon- about as much as he needs from them. It’s time er reasons, research says it only increases shrink. est shrink management. for this partisan, obstructionist to find a produc- Straight off the cow, you can see why calves would lose (“Black ink” is a cattle management column written tive new career. One thing seems clear though, more weight standing overnight. As much as eight per- by Steve Suther, industry information director for Certi- fied Angus Beef. The column is not designed for strictly that if Daschle goes, R-CALF’s limited access to cent shrink has been recorded in such calves, a level of loss that begins to affect health. Angus producers, and does not necessarily represent the Washington will go, too. views or opinions of WLJ or its editorial staff.) The Canadians are really starting to look for North Dakota studies on preconditioned calves showed steers delivered a day ahead of sale time endured 6.5% revenge over this border closure. The group be- shrink, compared to 2.9 percent for those delivered a cou- hind the cattle blockades filed a suit against the ple of hours before the sale. Local buyers may bid high- U.S. government claiming protection under a er for the overnight cattle, sometimes enough to cover provision of the North American Free Trade the shrink. But they may not be the best candidates for Agreement. I suppose they figure that two can a transcontinental truck ride. play that game. The first five claimants filed for Up to seven percent shrink is mostly “gut fill” and can $113 million in damages and expect to see dam- be regained in a couple of days if there is no other stress. age claims approach a billion dollars. Anything above that level could be “tissue” shrink, a loss An ironic twist occurred in this Canadian of muscle mass that can take weeks to recover. Cattle soap opera last week when a northern Montana feeders see a clear connection between excessive shrink cattle feeder, who is a member of R-CALF, said and health problems. That leads to loss of performance, that Canadian producers who stop cattle owned quality grade and profit potential. by R-CALF members from being slaughtered in Some producers, in an effort to meet buyers more than Canada are hurting their own effort to get the halfway, let cattle stand in the home corral overnight with- out food and water. These “preshrunk” calves may bring border open. a little more per pound, but that may not make up for The feeder said, “All they’re going to do is the negatives. There are fewer pounds to sell, they will stall the time for opening the border. We’ve been still undergo the stress and additional shrink of handling working hard down here to try to get an organ- and transit, and the compound effects may risk their ized opening of it, through R-CALF, the organi- health. This will not impress buyers who keep the best zation you guys all think is against you. We’ve interests of cattle in mind. been trying to get it open. The more they fight Given that shrink is normal, many contracts include it, the worse it’s going to get.” He also said, “R- a “pencil shrink” of three to four percent. Actual weight CALF should not be blamed for keeping the bor- minus an agreed pencil shrink equals pay weight. Buy- der closed.” er and seller may agree to calculate a “transit shrink” You have to admit that this situation between when cattle are weighed on arrival; some partnership R-CALF and the Canadian border and Canadi- deals waive this adjustment. Just make sure the logic fits your situation. an cattlemen has been amusing. With the mar- Properly used to help buyer and seller arrive at a fair ket we’re seeing on yearlings and calves you have to wonder just how much impact opening The National Livestock Weekly 650 So. Lipan, Denver, CO 80223 Since 1922 303/722-7600 the border will have on the calf and yearling A CROW PUBLICATION FAX 303/722-0155

markets. Most market watchers say it wouldn’t PETE CROW, Publisher [email protected] PROPERTIES MAGAZINE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES be that much. Most market analysts are still NELSON R. CROW, Founder PAMELA D. HURD-KEYZER, DICK KONOPKA, Sales Manager JIM GIES, Director of Field Services, 19381 saying opening the border would cost producers FORREST BASSFORD, Art Director WCR 74, Eaton, CO 80615, 970/454-3836. Publisher Emeritus [email protected] JAMI ISAACSON, JERRY GLIKO, 8705 Long Meadow Drive, $4-6 on fed cattle, but getting Japan back would DICK CROW, Publisher Emeritus MICHELE McRAE, Circulation Graphic Design • Web Master Billings, MT 59106, 406/656-2515. add $10-15 to the market. [email protected] [email protected] CORINA GRAVES, JERRY YORK, 72 N. Pit Lane, Nampa, ID One thing for sure is that when the market is STEVEN D. VETTER, Editor MARNY PAVELKA, Bookkeeper SARAH L. SWENSON, Advertising Coordinator 83687, 208/863-1172 (c), 208/442-7470 (h), good there never seems to be much to worry Associate Editor NATIONAL ADVERTISING 208/442-7471 (f), e-mail: [email protected] about and NCBA has shown us they’ll use their SUSAN SCHOENTHAL, [email protected] PETE CROW, Sales Mgr., 650 So. Lipan St., policy making time to endorse Bush and focus Receptionist/Editorial Associate MATT SUMMERS, Denver, CO 80223 - 303/722-7600. STEPHANIE SHULMAN, Classified Manager on a few other insignificant issues. Editorial Associate

— PETE CROW WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL (ISSN 0094-6710) is published weekly (52 issues annually, plus special features) by Crow Publications, rate: $35.00 per year, 2 years $55.00, 3 years $70.00, single copy price $1.00. Periodicals postage paid Denver, Colorado. Inc., 650 So. Lipan St., Denver, CO 80223. Web address: http://www.wlj.net or E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscription POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Western Livestock Journal c/o Crow Publications, Inc., 650 So. Lipan St., Denver, CO 80223. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 3 USDA allocates $12M E. coli source tracked; feed additive in works hibited the E. coli bacteria, researchers say these bacte- is trying to develop a plant By Sarah L. Swenson and only four days after the ria do not produce intimin. containing the vaccine that for food safety research WLJ Associate Editor researchers inoculated the Assisted by Nystrom, the cattle will eat. “We want an USDA awarded more than $12 million to 19 U.S. col- By pinpointing the source weaned calves, most had de- researchers injected calves inexpensive, effective, easily leges and universities, through the National Integrated of E. coli O157:H7 bacteria in veloped inflamation of the with purified bacterial in- administered vaccine to pre- Food Safety Initiative (NIFSI), for research projects de- calves, USDA’s Agriculture gall bladder, or cholecystitis, timin and found that they vent cattle from becoming in- signed to prevent pathogen contamination of food. Research Service (ARS) sci- and lesions. developed antibodies against fected with E. coli O157:H7, “The selection of these projects supports the Bush Ad- entists are hoping to develop “This discovery identifies it. “This confirmed previous thus blocking transmission ministration’s efforts to enhance the protection and safe- an oral vaccine that can be in- the gall bladder as a possible studies in mice that showed of these organisms to hu- ty of agriculture and the food supply,” USDA Secretary corporated into cattle feed. niche for E. coli O157:H7 in- that intimin-specific respons- mans,” said O’Brien. First, these researchers Ann Veneman said. “Targeted research is one of sever- fection in cattle and as a po- es reduced adherence of E. At this point, Nystrom decided the best way to stop al key initiatives we are implementing to enhance food tential source of Shiga toxin- coli O157:H7 bacteria to both says the plan is to vaccinate E. coli O157:H7 was to find producing E. coli contamina- safety and improve food inspection systems.” cultured tissue cells and to in- cattle with the intimin using The projects were selected for funding under USDA’s where it was hiding. One of tion of beef products,” said testinal cells in the intact an- the leaders of the research, Stoffregen. imal,” said Nystrom. a transgenic tobacco plant as unified food safety research agenda, which USDA an- a delivery vehicle for the in- nounced November 2003 to improve the efficiency and microbiologist Evelyn Nystrom added that in- Nystrom performed anoth- Dean-Nystrom of ARS’s Na- timin protein. The transgenic effectiveness of food safety programs. That agenda pri- cluding gall bladders in sam- er study on newborn pigs, in tional Animal Disease Cen- tobacco vaccine was devel- oritizes research needs and maximizes use of available ples cultured for E. coli which she further proved the ter (NADC), emphasized O157:H7 may help identify potency of intimin. By inject- oped by Nichole Judge, a resources and involves coordination among the Food that O157:H7 is not always graduate student at the Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the Agricultural infected cattle at slaughter. ing intimin fighting antibod- present. She did note, however, that ies into the piglets, Nystrom Bethesda laboratory. Judge Research Service (ARS), and the Cooperative State Re- “In cattle, these bacteria they have not exercised this revealed that the antibodies transferred the gene that en- search, Education and Extension Service (CSREES). almost always have no easi- theory out of a controlled en- interfered with E. coli codes for intimin into a non- FSIS does not conduct its own research. Rather, the ly discernible effect,” said Ny- vironment, but the possibil- O157:H7 colonization and nicotine tobacco cell line. Ac- agency identifies research necessary to fulfill its public strom. “That’s a major reason ity is there to use gall blad- lessened intestinal damage cording to ARS, tobacco cells health mission. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific why E. coli O157:H7 is hard der sampling as a quality con- in newborn pigs. are the standard cells used to research agency and CSREES is USDA’s chief research to detect in them.” trol point for E. coli in process- ARS also reported that ear- determine whether plants funding agency. The best way researchers ing facilities. lier studies found that preg- can express a foreign anti- The funded projects address a broad spectrum of food found to study the disease This first step also meant nant pigs vaccinated against gen. safety concerns from on-farm production, post-harvest was to come up with a mod- the researchers had success- bacterial intimin developed Originally, Nystrom report- processing and distribution, to food selection, prepara- el where they could infect fully developed a model antibodies against it in their ed that the intimin in the tion and consumption. The grants make sure that food cattle with the E. coli and be where they could infect the sera and colostrum. Addition- vaccine could not be produced safety information is passed on to people who operate sure that they were infected. calves with E. coli O157:H7. ally, ARS reported a third in sufficient enough quanti- various parts of the food chain. Assisting in the research The next step is to stop the challenge found that new- ties to be effective in cattle. An average of approximately $630,000 was awarded to work was also ARS NADC pathogen by developing a vac- born piglets experimentally However, the researchers en- each university to support integrated food safety projects. veterinary medical officer cine that has an effective ac- challenged with the E. coli The universities and projects funded include: listed the help of a Penn State William Stoffregen. Stoffre- tive ingredient. The ARS re- O157:H7 strain who ingest- University professor to ad- • University of California, Davis: $600,000 for studying how to reduce gen had the idea to treat the searchers decided to enlist ed colostrum from intimin- the use of antibiotics in calves. dress the problem. Professor animals with dexametha- • Colorado State University: $489,527 for studying the effect of trans- the expertise of the Uni- vaccinated pigs, had fewer of Wayne Curtis was able to sone to see if it made them formed Services University the inoculated bacteria in portation and lairage on E. coli O157 and salmonella on beef cattle. successfully scale up the ex- • Colorado State University: $597,481 for studying the risks, controls more susceptible. Calves of the Health Science in their intestines than did and prevention of listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meat prod- treated with dexamethasone Bethesda, Maryland. This piglets nursed by non vacci- pression of intimin express- ucts. give the researchers more University’s Microbiology and nated pigs. ing tobacco cells so that the • University of Delaware: $450,205 to study inactivation of viruses by vaccine was potent in calves. pressure in ready-to-eat foods. reliable infections, or in this Immunology lab found in- All of these experiments • Iowa State University: $599,126 for studying southeast Iowa’s food case, bacteria produced in timin, a protein on the outer proved the ingredient works, In the future, Nystrom said safety and animal handling procedures for meat processors and live- large numbers. membrane of the O157:H7 but the researchers next the plan is to find an effective stock producers. In those calves, Stoffregen strain, to be a potent key in- question was does it work in level of intimin expressing • Kansas State University: $482,763 for improving food safety prac- cells for fed animals and then tices of restaurant employees using the theory of planned behavior. was not only able to show the gredient in an oral vaccine. cattle? And, if so, what is a • University of Maryland School of Medicine: $600,000 for the de- E. coli bacteria was present One beneficial characteristic practical delivery mechanism look for a plant that produc- velopment of computer models for ranking the public health impact of in their gastrointestinal tract, of intimin is that it will not for the ingredient? ers feed which will express foodborne hazards. but also in their gall blad- affect colonization by the ben- Bethesda microbiologist Al- that level. Nystrom said corn • University of Nebraska: $599,732 for validating and implementing listeria monocytogenes controls in ready-to-eat meat products produced ders. In fact, 12 of the 13 eficial, non-disease causing ison O’Brien is working with is at the top of their list of po- by rural meat and poultry operations in the Great Plains. calves used for the study ex- E. coli bacteria, because the Nystrom on this effort and tential candidates. — WLJ • University of Nebraska: $599,916 for HACCP assistance of small and very small processors with development and validation of safe meat- chilling processes. • Cornell University: $599,823 for computer-aided food safety engineer- ing. • Ohio State University: $436,189 for safety of food processed by four alternative processing technologies. • Clemson University: $33,150 for a conference, “Food Safety from the Surface Up.” • Tennessee State University: $597,890 for characterizing consumer handling, storage, and use of product labels and dates to develop risk communication messages for ready-to-eat foods. • Texas A&M University: $328,357 for improving the safety of complex foods using electron beam technology. • University of Wisconsin: $600,000 for HACCP assistance for small and very small meat processors: Challenge studies and predictive mod- eling for validation of critical limits. — WLJ

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Toll Free 888.336.3127 • www.ndeco.com 4 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Group says national ID needs confidentiality requirement — Canadian ban tion collected by the system fy the ownership of cattle, as government increases the agencies, rather than US- that maybe sharing a data- of R-CALF owned and the cost of such a pro- can take retaliatory meas- regulatory burdens on U.S. DA. base infrastructure with oth- gram. ures against those owners,” cattle producers, it not re- “I hope this will end up in er federal programs would cattle cited. During an August 13 lis- said McDonnell. duce the regulatory stan- private industry, with the co- be the way to go. tening session in Billings, Earlier this month, offi- dards of compliance for im- operation of state agencies,” “If a network infrastruc- — Cost also a MT, Leo McDonnell, presi- cials with Cargill in Canada ported beef and live cattle McDonnell said. “I believe ture is needed for a nation- concern. dent and founder of R-CALF said they would not knowing- from countries that have dis- you’ll find it to be much more al animal ID program, then USA, said that confidentially accept or process cattle eases not native to the U.S., efficient, and I think you’ll it ought to be designed to ac- By Steven D. Vetter ity is a primary concern and from R-CALF members be- including hoof-and-mouth find greater cooperation from commodate many other WLJ Editor cited a recent situation in- cause of the organization’s disease (HMD) and BSE. the industry.” needed services in rural A bevy of congressional volving several of his mem- continued effort to keep the “This does not sit well with During a public hearing, America––rural health care, and USDA hearings on the bers as to why confidential- U.S. border closed to Cana- our U.S. cattle producers,” hosted by the House of Rep- businesses, and service pro- proposed nationwide U.S. ity of producer information is dian beef and cattle. There he said. resentatives subcommittee viders—rather than simply animal identification pro- important. have been additional reports McDonnell also echoed on livestock and horticulture, maintaining information gram have kicked into full “We have a real-life mod- indicating similar protocols several participants’requests last Tuesday, another R- about livestock, so as to allow gear. The most discussed is- el going on in Canada that being implemented by other that any animal identifica- CALF leader said the cost of sharing of infrastructure-re- sues have been the confiden- shows packers, such as Canadian processors. tion program be handled implementing a program lated costs,” said Kenny Fox, tiality of producer informa- Cargill, if allowed to identi- McDonnell requested that through state animal health needs to be addressed, and Belvidere, SD, a rancher- member of R-CALF USA. According to Fox, who is also Region III vice president of the South Dakota Stock- Announcing The Complete growers, by sharing the infrastructure, costs to producers could be cut fractionally by however many other programs decide to utilize it. However, Washington, DC, lobbyists and USDAofficials REGISTERED DISPERSION said that idea was unfeasible, due to the differences in both of Angus, Red Angus, Gelbvieh & Polled Hereford Cattle the information to be collected by an animal ID and oth- Over 950 Head Sell — 400 Pairs (Bred Back) PLUS 100 Bred Heifers! er federal programs, and due APPROXIMATELY 70% OF THE BRED FEMALES ARE 4-YEAR-OLDS AND YOUNGER to the relative small size of the U.S. cattle industry, compared to the overall U.S. population and amount of overall federal information. Rogue River Ranch “That’s comparing apples to oranges, and there is little opportunity to transfer TWO-DAY SALES EVENT SUN. & MON. cattle ID data into another database infrastructure,” one USDA source told WLJ. “In September 12 & 13, 2004 addition, you’re talking about crossing agency boundaries, AT THE RANCH NEAR CENTRAL POINT, OR which is another sticky wick- et that is better left alone.” Selling Schedule: — WLJ Sept. 12 — 11 a.m. Rabies control program funded 350 Head of Angus USDA announced recently that $5.4 million has been Sept. 13 — 9 a.m. transferred from the Commodity Credit Corp- 320 Red Angus oration (CCC) to USDA’s Animal and Plant Health 220 Gelbvieh Inspection Service to be used to control rabies in wildlife. 55 Polled Herefords The oral rabies vaccination program protects agriculture and human health from the Selling cows, pairs, bred heifers, herd bull prospects, and show heifer prospects. threat of rabies. A multi-state campaign to stop the west- ward spread of raccoon rabies has been in place for several years. By vaccinating raccoons against rabies, Wildlife Services and state cooperators are working to immunize raccoons that serve as reservoirs of the disease and infect other wildlife, domestic animals, or humans. USDA currently works with 15 states to dis- tribute oral rabies vaccine THEYTHEY ALLALL SELL...SELL... baits. They include: AL, FL, GA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, TheThe samesame femalesfemales thatthat havehave producedproduced thethe thousandsthousands ofof bullsbulls marketedmarketed toto OH, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, and progressiveprogressive ranchersranchers throughthrough thethe pastpast 2020 years.years. Know Now! Whether you’re looking for farm and ranch properties for sale, or the lat- est market and industry news, everything you need to know now is waiting for you, online. Why wait? www.wlj.net

ALL SEMEN ALSO SELLS! SALE BOOK REQUESTS AND INFORMATION Jacob Wood, Owner • Catherine Cardoza, Office • Dick Hubman, Cell: 541/601-5495 11161 Table Rock Road • Central Point, OR 97502 • 541/826-4649 • 541/826-7893, Fax Email: [email protected] WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 5 Beef BITS Kroger expanding Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co., one of the nation’s Livestock, Wildlife, largest grocery retailers, is quietly expanding its Pasture, and Corral Gates range through acquisitions. Over the last five years, the company purchased more than 233 stores—a 10 percent increase in its store base—according to the Cincinnati Post. Recent Kroger buys include three Albertson’s stores in Omaha in a deal expected to close Bale in September; four Cub Foods stores in Denver Feeders September 20th acquired last year; six Eagle Food Centers acquired last fall in Illinois; and 13 Food Town stores purchased last summer in Toledo. The Kroger Co. reported fiscal Haythorn Ranch • Arthur, NE 2003 sales of $53.8 billion. and Japan imports more MX beef Steel Stock Tanks Red Lion Inn • Elko, NV Japan imported more than 27 times as much beef from Mexico between April and June this year com- Catalog Deadline: September 3, 2004 pared to all of fiscal year 2003. According to trade statistics, Japan imported 220 tons of Mexican beef—146 We would like to welcome tons of frozen beef, and 74 tons of fresh beef. The vol- Bunk ume from Mexico is just a small fraction of what Feeders Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, Inc. Japan imports from Australia, but the sharp increase Apache Livestock Market indicates that demand for Mexican beef is growing as to the Western Video Market Family! an alternative similar to U.S. beef, currently banned Field Fence due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) con- They can be reached at cerns. 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FREE DISH registration Their HDX technology is the only one that has been selected. “The Canadian Cattle Industry is showing www.hutchison-inc.com the way in North America towards progressive cattle email: [email protected] WATCH & LISTEN TO THE SALE LIVE AT: identification and traceability through the incorpora- 1-800-525-0121 tion of Electronic Identification tags,” said Brian Bolton, CEO, Allflex USA. “We’ve looked forward to this moment since we started developing EID technology more than 20 years ago,” Bolton said. “We think it For details or for the representative nearest you, please call: bodes well for Allflex as critical standards are being developed for the adoption of a National Animal (530) 347-3793 or (559) 734-1301 Identification System in the U.S.” or e-mail us at [email protected] Lone Star reports higher meat costs LOOK FOR CATALOG AND PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE: Lone Star last week reported that for the first eight weeks of the third quarter, its meat costs, roughly 60 www.wvmcattle.com percent of cost of sales, are up $600,000, or 3.8 per- Market your cattle with the professionals! cent, for comparable restaurants. The company now estimates its third-quarter cost of sales will be 0.8 percent to 1.1 percent higher as a percentage of revenue than in the same period a year ago, resulting in mar- gin pressure beyond the normally lower third-quarter margins that result from seasonally lower average vol- umes. Lone Star said all commodity costs, including meat, are expected to remain at high levels through the rest of the year and to continue hampering profitability. Through August 10, same-store sales are up 1.4 percent at Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon restaurants, 3.4 percent at Sullivan’s Steakhouse restaurants, 22.6 percent at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House restaurants and 13.4 percent at Texas Land & Cattle Steak House restaurants, for total same-store sales growth of 4.1 percent. Japanese beef stocks lower Stocks of beef remain at historically low levels in Japan, despite record and near-record shipments of Australian beef sent to this market over the past two months. The continuation of the ban on U.S. beef and higher consumption levels saw stocks of beef fall one percent in June compared with May to 58,783 metric tons. This is the lowest figure on record with the exception of March 1993, when the beef tariff fell from 70 percent to 60 percent in April. Beef stocks were down 27 percent compared with June 2003 and 51 percent compared with June 2002. Tight supplies have not curtailed the Japanese consumers’ appetite for beef. Consumption of beef in Japan totaled 65,492 BW +1.4; WW +43; MK +24; YW +78; SC I+.24; CARC I+16; MB I+.07 BW +1.4; WW +37; MK +22; YW +66; SC +.78; CARC I+13; MB I+.11 BW +4.3; WW +38; MK +33; YW +69; SC +.05; CARC I+1; MB I+.07 metric tons in June, an increase of 11 percent com- RE I+.13; FAT I-.013; %RP I+.08; %IMF --- .07; RE --- 0.2; FAT --- .010; %RP +.02 RE I+.09; FAT I-.009; %RP I+.02; %IMF --- .02; RE --- .17; FAT -.004; %RP +.03 RE I+.03; FAT I-.001; %RP I+.04; %IMF -.06; RE +.27; FAT -.004; %RP +.18 pared to May 2004, but 14 percent lower than June $F +20.14 $G +8.31 $B +27.88 $F +11.12 $G +9.03 $B +21.22 $F +13.53 $G +10.37 $B +22.97 2003. With the peak Japan beef demand season Sire: Bon View Bando 598 • Dam by: Leachman Paragon Sire: Bon View Bando 598 • Dam by: Bon View Black Baron 3250 Sire: JR Jim 126D • Dam: Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 Bred to Holiday Express 1852 for fall calving. Bred to Holiday Paradox 1040 for spring calving. Bred to Holiday Express 1852 for fall calving. approaching, less than one-month’s stock is on hand and a resumption of U.S. beef imports is unlikely this year. Therefore, purchases of Australian beef is expected to increase even more over the coming months. Wal-Mart reports record Q2 income Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2004, ended July 31. Net sales were $69.7 billion, an increase of 11.3 percent over the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $2.7 DOB: 1/15/98 • BW +1.9; WW +32; MK +22; YW +65; SC I+.57 DOB: 1/16/04 • BW I+2.5; WW I+42; MK III +21; YW III +75 DOB: 1/01/04 billion, an increase of 16.1 percent from $2.3 billion in CARC I+10; MB; I+.12; RE I+.11; FAT I-.020; %RP I+.22 IMF I-.03; RE I-.06; FAT I-.009; %RP I-.04 CARC I+11; MARB III +.28; RE I+.32; FAT I+.013; %RP I+.09 the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Net sales for the six IMF -.12; RE+.05; FAT-.022; %RP +.23 $F +17.68 $G +8.05 $B +24.74 Sire: CA Future Direction 5321 $F +11.98 $G +11.63 $B +24.01 Sire: Roth Holiday Paradox 1040 Dam by: VDAR Lucys Boy out of GDAR Rachel 838. months ended July 31, 2004, were $134.5 billion, an Sire: TC Stockman 365 • Dam by: QAS Traveler 23-4 Dam by: Northern Improvement 4480 GF increase of 12.7 percent over the first six months of fis- Sells bred to Holiday Express 1852. cal 2004. Income from continuing operations for the Special Guest For sale books or more information six months ended July 31, 2004, increased 17.1 per- contact the sale management: cent to a record $4.8 billion, up from $4.1 billion in the Consignments: Performance with a touch of class! same prior year period. The company said it expected Spring Cove Ranch, Bliss, ID Hal and Lois Schudel 3867 Lower Bridge Rd. • Terrebonne, OR 97760 sales to continue to improve in the last half of the year Hoffman Cattle Co., Fall River, CA 3222 Ramos Circle, Ste A as employment levels rise and the economy improves. Sacramento, CA 95627 541/923-5086 or 541/923-5259 (Six powerful club steers) (916) 362-2697 [email protected]• Marketing- Tom Hill •541/990-5479 6 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Plaintiffs file final briefs in Pickett appeal Final BSE rules by end of 2004 Legal counsel representing the plaintiffs In late April, a jury in a Montgomery, USDA will likely finalize must be reviewed, but she and do it right.” USDA’s Food in the first class action price fixing suit AL, district court ruled that Tyson Fresh BSE rules it implemented stressed the department does Safety Inspection Service against the largest U.S. livestock and Meats, formerly IBP, Inc., had violated on an interim basis in Jan- not want to prolong the (FSIS) released a report in meat processor announced recently they the Packers and Stockyards Act by unnec- uary by the end of the year, process any more than nec- April estimating that the an- have filed the final briefs in their appeal essarily and unfairly manipulating the USDA Food Safety Under essary. nual cost to U.S. industry of of a lower court judge’s decision. price of fed cattle in their favor. Strom Secretary Elsa Murano said In response to the Decem- conforming to the new BSE According to an announcement from overturned that ruling saying the jury’s last Tuesday. It’s more like- ber discovery of a BSE-in- rules will range from $110.3 Domina Law, PC, Omaha, NE, the 11th members did not adhere to the instructions ly that the rules will be for- fected cow in Washington- million to $149.1 million. Af- Circuit Court of Appeals, Atlanta, GA, given them and that the money suggest- mally published in the Fed- state, USDA announced the ter USDA implemented the has been formally asked to reverse a de- ed by the jury “overstated the defendant’s eral Register sometime dur- new regulations that ban rules on January 12, foreign cision by District Court Judge Lyle Strom liability.” ing the first half of December, meat from non-ambulatory, countries that export beef that denied plaintiffs, in the case of Pick- A step-by-step timeline for the appeal sources said. or “downer” animals, from to the U.S. were also ordered ett, et al., v. Tyson Fresh Meats, from be- was not available, however, Domina Law According to Murano, US- the human food supply, ex- to conform or see their prod- ing awarded $1.28 billion as the jury had indicated that oral arguments in the ap- DA has received about pand the types of bovine tis- ucts banned. 35,000 public comments on Murano said last Tuesday suggested. peal could happen in early 2005. — WLJ sue considered to be a risk of the rules and all of them that some countries such as carrying BSE, and further Mexico and New Zealand restrict advanced meat re- have complained about the covery (AMR) technology to restrictions, but are comply- scrape meat from carcass ing. She said some countries bones. have argued that because Instead of issuing proposed they have never found a case rules that might take months of BSE they should not be to implement after public expected to adjust their safe- Recognized for delivering top-notch news and feedback and review, the US- ty measures. DA opted to require the Nevertheless, all the na- editorial comment to the nation’s livestock producers. changes immediately and si- tions that export beef to the multaneously study concerns U.S. have sent “letters of Livestock Publications Council 2004 Awards they generate. commitment,” pledging they Murano, speaking about are meeting USDA stan- that decision, said, “The fact dards. Just to make sure, that they have been in effect though, Murano said FSIS has given us the freedom to teams have been traveling not have to rush and take abroad to verify those com- our time to do it carefully mitments. — WLJ Near-term Canadian Pete Crow Steven D. Vetter 1st Place Best Column 1st Place Best In-depth Reporting resolution unlikely (multiple-article series) anticipated. We are looking at Border the entire risk analysis that has (from page 1) to go along with such a rule,” Western Livestock Journal staff 2nd Place for Best Newspaper. she said. “At this point it is impossible to say how long this rulemaking might take. We had initially thought that we could have a rule out much sooner, but because of the number of Western Livestock Journal comments and the complexity of the comments that we received questioning the risk....I think it will take us longer bringing you the news in a fair and balanced way. than August in order to get this rule out.” Washington, DC, lobbyists and congressional sources both indicated to WLJ that the delay in fully reopening the Cana- dian border would probably last until after the presidential election, due to the political implications related to the issue. “This is just so divisive of an issue that the (Bush) administration is probably not in any hurry to advance the regulatory process very expeditiously,” a Washington, DC, beef EXPRESS GENETICS industry lobbyist said. “A decision to allow more Canadian beef and cattle across the border could be political suicide for Bush, right now. Not only would proponents of a permanent all-around ban on Canadian beef and cattle have a field day, but some presidential fence sitters impacted by some negative market movement would probably shift their vote to (Democratic nominee John) Kerry.” That same source said that while proponents of reopening the border would be upset with a longer delay, they can still be appeased with any activity indicating the eventual September 6th, 2004 reopening of the border to the fullest extent. “There is a rulemaking process in place and as long as US- 10:00 a.m. CST - Express Ranches, Yukon, OK DA appears to be following that, proponents of fully reopening the border will probably be satisfied, at least until the end of the year,” the lobbyist said. — WLJ SUBSCRIBE NOW! 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Box 9388, Denver, CO 80209-0388 FOR EXPRESS SUBSCRIPTION CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-850-2769 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 7 NCBA against Farm Credit sale to Rabobank cies and Congress to stop the sale....” “The impact of this goes well beyond a four-state area,” By Steven D. Vetter The resolution that was finally passed included an amend- a resolution proponent said, during debate. WLJ Editor ment, which said, “Be it further resolved that NCBA mem- The timeline for a federal decision to be made on the pro- During its annual midyear meet- bers in the four-state area affected (Nebraska, Iowa, South posed buyout was not released last week, however, several ing in Denver, the National Cattle- Dakota, and Wyoming), who are also stakeholders in the Farm sources indicated there could be a lengthy delay because of a men’s Beef Association (NCBA) passed Credit Services of America, thoroughly study the issues be- request from Sens. Tim Johnson, and Tom Daschle, both De- a resolution to challenge the proposed fore they vote on the future of their association.” mocrats from South Dakota, for field hearings on the request. sale of Farm Credit Services of Amer- Annual Meeting Debate on the issue was pretty heated with several “Such an acquisition is unprecedented,” the Senators said ica (FCS) to Dutch banking coopera- Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota producers in their letter to Farm Credit Administration Chair Nancy tive Rabobank. However, the final resolution was a diluted saying they were offended by the implication that they could- Pellett. “This proposal stands to have a tremendous impact version of what was originally introduced in the group’s tax n’t make a decision on the proposed buyout on their own and on independent agricultural producers and the way they do and credit committee. were being forced to take “the party line.” business. Before this transaction moves forward, all of the The original resolution that was passed in committee said, “That’s extremely arrogant thinking on your behalf,” one implications should be understood, and the concerns of pro- “Be it resolved, that NCBA opposes the sale of the Omaha- opponent said. That same producer said that opposing the ducers should be heard.” based Farm Credit Services of America to any non-Farm Cred- sale outright and asking for government help is also incon- Whether or not a hearing would be scheduled was not it System institution....Be it further resolved, that NCBA of- sistent with NCBApolicy that works towards minimizing the known as of press time last Thursday. ficers and staff work through all appropriate federal agen- government’s involvement and limiting producer’s choices in If allowed, Rabobank would acquire the Omaha-based matters of business management. lending company for approximately $600 million. If success- Those who voted in favor of the resolution said that if the ful, the Dutch company would control the largest single port- NCBA approves endorsing Rabobank purchase is allowed to go through, other FCS folio of U.S. farm loans. banks could be vulnerable to a similar fate, and that could Farm Credit Services of America is part of the 87-year old Bush in reelection push impact a lot more U.S. cattle producers, specifically NCBA Farm Credit System, a $117 billion nationwide network of By Steven D. Vetter Annual Meeting members. lending institutions, chartered in 1917. — WLJ WLJ Editor For the first time in its history, the National Cattle- men’s Beef Association (NCBA) board of directors passed a policy directive mandating its political action commit- TEHAMA tee (PAC) to publicly and formally endorse a presiden- ANGUS tial candidate. TH During its midyear meetings in Denver, NCBA unan- and TEHAMA'S 30 ANNUAL imously adopted policy to put its funding and political “GENERATIONS OF backing behind President George W. Bush in his bid for 9 PEAKS reelection. RANCH PERFORMANCE” According to the group, its current policies and future agenda issues are more closely matched by Bush’s ad- combine for BULL SALE ministration, while Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry’s platform was “lacking” in its support of the Friday, September 10, 2004 U.S. livestock industry. “Bush’s ideals and political efforts more closely mim- PREDICTABILITY, CONSISTENCY, AND PERFORMANCE ic our policy direction, and the executive committee saw 65 Spring Yearling Bulls 115 Fall Yearling Bulls that as too much to pass up this election year,” said Jan Lyons, president of NCBA. “The other candidate hasn’t shown to be near as friendly to agriculture, particularly livestock producers, and that is a concern.” Lyons specifically focused on Bush’s efforts to get the “death tax” repealed permanently, getting more scientific based research and industry input on federal grazing and Endangered Species Act issues, and being ex- peditious in trying to regain “free and fair” with the largest foreign consumers of U.S. beef. According to NCBACEO Terry Stokes this is the first Tehama Expectation N196 Tehama 6I6 N470 Tehama F876 Band N552 time on record that NCBA or any of its organizational BW 85#; W205 684#; R205 109; BW 77#; W205 704#; R205 111; BW 82#; W205 717#; R205 119; predecessors moved forward with plans to fully endorse W365 1118#; R365 109; EPDs: BW +1.7; WW +45; MK +21; EPDs: BW I+3.7; WW +57; MK +22; a presidential candidate. IMF Ratio 101; REA Ratio 112; YW +90; %IMF I+.17; RE I+.33; YW +95; SC I+.26; %IMF I+.46; RE I+.41; FAT I+.003; %RP I+.21 FAT I-.011; %RP I+.39 “We have a political side, but normally it’s on issues EPDs: BW I+1.6; WW +50; MK +20; $F +30.96; $G +22.36; $B +43.83. $F +31.30; $G +26.05; $B +51.86. only and not on supporting one side of the political in- YW +94; SC +.36; %IMF +0.19; frastructure,” Stokes said. “In this instance, the board RE +0.5; FAT -0.005; %RP +0.41; and our policy voting members decided that there need- $F +32.99; $G +18.35; $B +43.95. ed to be a stand taken and support the person who best represents the group’s policy.” — WLJ With 60 years of breeding history at Tehama, your breeding choices are made much easier. The SOURCE for BULLS that consistently produce top selling calves at the July Western Video Sale as our customers have reported. The SOURCE for BULLS that will produce females that are easy calving, good uddered, and easy doing which will build your cowherd for the generations to come. The Sysco posts increased earnings SOURCE for BULLS that are raised under ranch conditions with top carcass traits and performance Sysco Corp. announced ings rose 16.6 percent to to keep your program in the BLACK!!! last week increased earn- 907.2 million. Sales were The SOURCE for AFFORDABLE BULLS: ings for its fourth quarter $29.3 billion for the 53- 2003 TEHAMA ANGUS BULL SALE AVERAGE: ...... $3,153 and fiscal 2004. Sysco post- week year, an increase of ed net earnings of $280.6 10 percent when adjusted $1,500-$2,499 $2,500-$3,499 $3,500-$4,499 $4,500 and above million for the 14 weeks for 52 weeks. The fourth 36% 27% 26% 12% ended July 3, an increase quarter’s operating expens- of 15.6 percent. Last year’s es were $1.11 billion, up Sires represented in the 2004 Offering: fourth quarter, which was from last year’s $976.1 mil- 13 weeks long, saw earn- lion but down as a percent- BEPD WEPD MEPD YEPD SC %IMF RE FAT % RP $F $G $B ings of 242.7 million. Sales age of sales. The company Tehama Bonus L490 +4.2 +50 +19 +86 +.03 +.59 +.45 -.001 +.28 25.19 29.01 51.35 for the Houston-based expects expenses to rise Tehama 717 Band 876 +5.3 +59 +21 +95 +.33 +.57 +.40 -.014 +.34 30.54 28.9 54.63 company increased 16.7 four or five cents per share Bon View New Design 1407 +0.1 +42 +33 +90 +.09 +.58 +.45 +.016 +.27 32.1 28.62 49.5 percent to $8.14 billion in fiscal 2005. Investment Bon View New Design 208 -.8 +48 +28 +84 +1.01 +.21 +.55 +.007 +.46 24.01 23.09 42.78 from last year. However, in a redistribution center Bon View New Design 878 +1.4 +41 +31 +82 +.48 +.19 +.55 +.018 +.38 24.7 18.51 40.32 when adjusted for the designed to cut costs in the GAR Expectation 4915 +2.0 +50 +18 +95 +.03 +.08 +0.33 +.008 +.11 33.97 15.3 44.97 extra week in 2004, sales long term has contributed rose 8.4 percent. For the to current high expendi- HARB High Plains 975 JH +.4 +50 +24 +90 +.51 +.09 +.39 +.008 +.34 29.06 12.43 35.91 fiscal year 2004, net earn- tures. Tehama Lite 561 +.1 +33 +21 +63 +1.08 +.2 +.04 +.024 -.1 9.79 13.34 17.18 Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 -.2 +37 +16 +82 -.34 +.15 +.21 0 +.21 26.19 20.71 39.95

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Your best value NCBA approves other policies in quality feed In addition to taking that the oversight Lands: NCBA supplements. stances on this year’s presi- of the NAIS re- members agreed dential election and the po- quires significant that the ranching tential purchase of Farm participation by industry needs a Credit Services of America industry organiza- short- term policy SUPPLEMENT CO. tions and NCBA to address imme- P.O. 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NCBAresolved proved were: tinue in its valuable role of to support the introduction of VAQUERO PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THESE AUTHORIZED DEALERS: • BSE: A resolution re- national scientific leadership legislation to compensate CA: Farmer’s Warehouse, Keyes • Bill Wells, Lemon Cove questing USDA and FDA to and coordination. The Na- permittees for loss of income Bucke’s Feed, Orland not implement final BSE-re- tional Center for Manure and when they are forced to re- NV: Rose Feed, Winnemucca • Stockman’s Supply, Elko lated regulations until com- Animal Waste Management linquish grazing permits. (National Center) coordi- • Sage Brush Habitat: NC- CALL FOR DEALER NEAR YOU • DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME pletion of the comprehensive surveillance testing, and that nates land-grant university BAresolved to encourage all if the surveillance program scientists and engineers en- agencies involved in post-fire indicates a need for addition- gaged in developing solutions rehabilitation to adopt a two- al regulations, such addition- to animal manure nutrient stage process for rehabilita- al regulations should be sub- management, water and air tion––first, by utilizing quick quality protection, and by- 8th Annual PLENTY OF COLOR! jected to the Harvard Risk establishing, non-native Analysis Model to verify they product utilization and ac- tively engages scientists. US- plant species and forage un- Van Norman would reduce BSE risk. til plant communities and • Animal Identification DA’s funding of the Nation- & friends al Center is scheduled to ex- watersheds have stabilized. Privacy Issues: In an effort After this, native species can to protect producers’privacy, pire in early 2005. • NCBA Producer Educa- be inter-seeded into the reha- Production Sale NCBAwill advocate that this bilitation site as allowed. Most working and performance bloodlines represented data only be used when there tion Initiatives: NCBA strongly encourages state • Japanese Trade: NCBA is either a confirmed posi- DirecTV - Ch 379 and local affiliate organiza- board members directed or- tive test for List A diseases, Dish Network - Ch 9409 Sat., September 25, 2004 tions to maintain and ex- ganizational staff toward the declaration of an animal pand their producer educa- normalization of trade with Elko County Fairgrounds disease emergency, and/or a Selling 100 head: weanlings, Elko, Nevada tion programs to maintain a Japan based on sound sci- yearlings, two-year-olds, broke tracing (forward and back) strong American beef indus- ence and harmonization of geldings, brood mares 1:00 p.m. PDT • Preview: 9:00 a.m. for program diseases (Brucel- try, while some industry part- regulations between both losis, TB, etc.) to determine ners have expressed sincere countries. Van Norman Ranches, Inc. the origin and scope of pos- interest in becoming more • Normalization of Trade Winner of AQHA 2001 Best Remuda Award sible infection. involved. NCBA resolved to Relationships: It was recom- with friends • Animal Identification expand its support and em- mended that NCBA lobby- Porath Quarter Horses – Martin & Elaine Black System Oversight: NCBA phasis on the planning, de- ists and leadership urge U.S. Deadwood Quarter Horses (Randy & Linda Bunch) members agreed that imple- velopment, and implemen- officials to diligently work Dennis & Mary Journigan – Winnie Latta mentation of the National tation of producer education toward the normalization of Dean & Sharon Rhoads – John & Chris Tueller Animal Identification Sys- initiatives. These programs the trading relationship be- tem (NAIS) will have major For Catalogs and Information will be economically viable, tween the U.S. and Canada impacts on the beef cattle science-based, and environ- regarding the trade of live Linda Bunch 775-756-6508 Bill Van Norman 775-758-6416 production and marketing Email: [email protected] • www.VanNormanSale.com mentally sound. cattle, and all beef and beef system, affecting all cattle • Grazing on Federal by-products. — WLJ producers. NCBA resolved Dal Porto Livestock/ Rancho Casino CBB approves budget The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) approved a $52.5 13th Annual million beef checkoff budget for fiscal year 2005, capping a year-long planning process and several days of joint industry committee meetings to review specific proposals for checkoff funding. The breakdown of the budget recommendation, which ANGUS BULL SALE must be approved by USDAbefore any funds are expend- ed, includes the following budget elements: promotion $26.8 Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 million; research $6.95 million; consumer information $6.4 million; industry information $1.8 million; foreign mar- at the ranch in Denair, CA keting $5.6 million; producer communications $2.1 million; evaluation $210,000; program development $130,000; SELLING 120 PERFORMANCE TESTED BULLS USDAoversight $220,000; and administration $2.25 million. The 2005 fiscal year begins October 1, 2004. “We took a hard look at what areas we need to focus on to provide the most benefit for producers in the current market environment,” said CBB Chairman Nelson Cur- ry. “We tried to identify what we believe is the way to fund a varied program that will help build demand for beef and, as a result, improve producers’ opportunities for profit through promotion, research, and information efforts that keep beef at the center of America’s plate.” The promotion segment of the budget for 2005 repre- Casino New Design Z53 Casino Focus Z41 DPL T510 C303 sents an overall decrease from the current fiscal year be- 2/05/03 2/03/03 2/28/03 cause the Beef Board dedicated an additional $1.5 mil- WW 721, Ratio 116, YW 1356, WW 670, Ratio 108, YW 1166, WW 645, Ratio 100, YW 1226, lion to domestic summer promotion this year, amid con- Ratio 119, Gain Ratio 124, Ratio 102, IMF SC 7.63, Ratio 103, Gain Ratio 102, BEPD tinued closure of the majority of export markets. Meanwhile, the budget for fiscal 2005 represents an in- BEPD +2.8, WEPD +48, Ratio 138, BEPD -.5, WEPD +42, -.2, WEPD +34, crease in funding for additional market research in the YEPD +97, Milk +31, %IMF +.14, YEPD +77, Milk +21, YEPD +73, Milk +16, areas of BSE, nutrition, and youth attitudes, and allows RE +.62, %RP +.13, $F +36.73, %IMF +.46, RE +.14, $F +19.57, %IMF +.20, RE +.18, %RP +.17. for expansion of the checkoff’s issues-tracking efforts. $G +15.65, $B +40.73. $G +.20.47, $B +38.43, Sire: SS Traveler 6807 T510 And the Beef Board plans to increase the consumer-in- Sire: Bon View IMF SC 7.63, Ratio 138. MGS: High Valley 4C6 Ambush formation budget to provide additional public relations efforts and more funding to reach out to nutrition influ- New Design 1407 Sire: SAF Focus of ER encers in 2005. MGS: 019 MGS: GDAR Wham 248 In the industry information segment of the budget, the Beef Board approved a slight decrease compared to the final 2004 budget, which included expanded funding for Semen tested • Ultrasound measurements the crisis management. The foreign-marketing segment of the checkoff budget represents an increase for the com- Free delivery • Volume discounts ing year, in anticipation of reopening markets and because the budget was reduced during fiscal 2004 to help fund additional domestic summer promotions. Total funding for producer communications is expected to remain at about the same level in 2005 as it is in the current year. CBB also approved a reapportionment plan that— based on declining cattle numbers in four states —will David & Carol Medeiros David Dal Porto reduce the size of the board from the current 108 to 104 effective in 2006. Based on review of USDAinventory and 2800 Hall Rd. 5730 Balfour Rd. import records, CBB approved its executive committee’s Denair, CA 95316 Brentwood, CA 94513 recommendation to reduce board seats by one each in Min- nesota, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming, leaving them (209) 632-6015 (510) 634-0933 with two, two, six, and one seat, respectively. — WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 9 Flat iron steaks focus of promos In its continuing effort to boost the aged to participate with incentives or It is the second such flat iron steak New Products value of beef chucks and rounds, training for wait staff promotion with this group of hotel man- the beef checkoff has partnered during the promotion. agement companies this year. The ear- with Stuart Anderson’s restaurants The beef checkoff logo lier promotion ran from January 7 un- New CattleMaster GOLD redefines and several hotel management will be used on promo- til the end of March. groups to promote the flat iron tion materials and com- The flat iron steak is one of the new killed BVD protection steak, one of the products developed pany menus. beef value cuts which, through a check- Pfizer Animal Health introduces new CattleMaster from checkoff-funded muscle pro- In addition, 220 ho- off-funded muscle profiling study, have GOLD, the first killed BVD vaccine that provides both filing research. Annual Meeting tels in 48 states start- turned the underutilized chuck and exceptional respiratory protection and fetal protection. The promotion with Stuart An- ed promoting the flat round into new cuts that aim to help cat- CattleMaster GOLD is safe for use on any calf, any cow, derson’s started in May and will end De- iron steak in May, and by the end of Au- anytime—even females with unknown vaccination his- gust it is expected that those hotels tle producers improve overall profitabil- cember 31 at all 105 Black Angus and tory or pregnancy status. In a study where all non-vac- will have sold over 100,000 pounds of ity while supplying more options to Cattle Company restaurants located cinated calves exhibited clinical signs of BVD, were flat iron steaks. The hotels participat- consumers. in 12 states. In addition, a freestand- ing in the four-month promotion in- The research led to the creation of 14 viremic (virus in the blood) and 83 percent of them died, ing insert coupon promoting flat iron clude select Hiltons, Holiday Inns, new cuts of beef. The flat iron is cut from the calves vaccinated with CattleMaster GOLD remained healthy. Not one vaccinated calf had viremia. The prod- steaks, redeemable at Stuart Ander- Radissons, Sheratons, Marriotts, Em- the shoulder clod, and is a tender, lean uct’s new next-generation adjuvant system, PreZent-A, son’s restaurants, will be distributed for bassy Suites, and other major hotels lo- steak that can be offered at a lower stimulates the immune system to unprecedented protec- three weeks starting August 29. cated from coast to coast and from bor- price than most premium steak cuts. — State beef councils are being encour- der to border. tive levels. PreZent-A is responsible for the vaccine’s WLJ new breakthrough fetal protection and exceptional BVD respiratory protection. In addition, it helps provide excellent syringeability, long duration of immunity, and re- Ranchers and states get ESA win duced injection-site irritation. Adjuvant systems like black-tailed prairie dog is some areas. the grasslands in the Dako- PreZent-Aare know to stimulate both cell-mediated and Prairie dog humoral immune responses. To learn more about new (from page 1) in no danger of extinction, Representative Stephanie tas. We’re grateful for their since they deal with the CattleMaster GOLD, visit www.cattlemastergold.com. ranges from 2 to 18 individ- Herseth (D-SD) said the efforts to bring a balance be- species on a daily basis. uals per acre. Using the av- delisting announcement tween grazing and wildlife New rodenticide unveiled Steve Pilcher, executive erage of 10, FWS estimates was a victory for South on those lands.” director of the Montana With cool weather quickly approaching, now is the time 18,420,000 black-tailed Dakota. “I am pleased that Stockgrowers Association the Department of Interior Other species to take immediate and effective rodent control before the prairie dogs in the U.S. disease-causing problem is out of hand. Gladiator!, from said, “This is a very positive has been so responsive to At the present time, the FWS conveyed that Agrisel USA, is the meal of choice for destructive, dis- decision for landowners and our concerns, and acted to black-tailed prairie dogs black-tailed prairie dog is ease-carrying rodents. Many rat and mouse populations ranchers across Montana correct this temporary in- are primarily found east of the only species of prairie have grown resistant to certain types of rodenticides, and the U.S. We are pleased stance of regulation tri- the continental divide, in dog that FWS has proposed specifically anticoagulants, but Gladiator! is an EPA-ap- to see this decision made umphing over common Montana, Wyoming, South to remove from the ESA list. proved neurotoxin for anticoagulant-resistant rodents. based on sound science that sense,” said Herseth. “Any- Dakota, North Dakota, Ok- There is a total of five A single rat can consume 15-20 pounds of grain per year will allow ranchers the abil- one who has been on a ranch lahoma, Texas, New Mexi- ity to maintain manage- species of prairie dogs in and contaminate ten times that amount as rodents are in South Dakota knows that ment of this species and of North America. The other known to carry more than 200 diseases that could infect co, Colorado, Kansas, and prairie dogs are far from en- Nebraska. their grasslands.” four species are the Utah, livestock and poultry. In addition, there are a number Only one day after the dangered. I’m always happy Gunnison, white-tailed, and of potential structural and equipment damages these Through the removal of when common sense pre- this species from the ESA delisting announcement, Mexican. pests can cause, including the possibility of fire from vails in decisions by the fed- candidate list, landowners South Dakota governor FWS reports that the oth- chewed electrical wires. eral government impacting in these states will now be Mike Rounds reported that er two species under their our state.” able to control prairie dogs their state and federal offi- protection have both experi- Novartis introduces BVD Shield 3 Jeff Eisenberg, executive who have been competing cials have reached an agree- enced declines in their pop- Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. has received USDA with their cattle for forage. ment on how to control director for Public Lands license for BVD Shield 3, a new 3-way bovine viral di- Council for the National ulations and will not be con- prairie dogs that are moving sidered for delisting in the arrhea (BVD) vaccine. The product includes: Noncyto- Industry reactions from federal land onto pri- Cattlemen’s Beef Associa- near future. Those two pathic (NCP) Type 1, NCP Type 2, and Cytopathic (CP) Cattle producers, produc- vate land in South Dakota. tion spoke from a broader species are the Mexican Type 1. The new product is a ready-to-use, inactivated er organizations and even This plan focuses on pre- perspective saying, “The vaccine that can be used in any cow, bull, or calf in any state officials are pleased venting the spread of the Public Lands Council prairie dog, listed as endangered in 1970, and the Utah stage of production. BVD Shield 3 will replace Vira that FWS used common prairie dogs through an strongly applauds the effort Shield 2. For more information visit www.livestock.nvar- prairie dog, listed as threat- sense in removing prairie emergency poisoning pro- of the Bush administration tis.com. dogs from the list. These gram and state and federal to restore multiple uses to ened in 1973 . — WLJ groups realize that the shooting of prairie dogs in When is Angus, not? A recent USA Today arti- file: 92 percent, 83 percent, cle reported on the criteria 71 percent, and 50 percent. for Angus beef labels, citing ViaGen looked for more data from scientists at than 50 percent Angus lin- ViaGen, an Austin, TX- eage and less than 25 per- based company creating cent Brahman. ViaGen’s genetic tests for individual tests, AnguSure and cattle breeds. Reportedly, Inducator assess the two the company tested 560 most common criteria cuts of beef sold as certified employed in branded beef Angus and found that programs certified by between 8 percent and 50 USDA—a minimum of 50 percent of the cuts weren’t genetically at least 50 per- percent Angus (AnguSure) cent Angus. ViaGen says it and the minimal Brahman tested beef with Angus- influence (Inducator). branded beef labels pur- Testing can be performed chased in Texas, Nebraska, on live animals and require Kansas, and Illinois in only a small blood, hair, or 2003 and 2004. Two sepa- meat sample. Interested rate tests showed that the parties can contact Kiran branded beef varied widely Kernellu at kiran@nmaon- in the percentage of sam- line.org or 510/763-1533 for ples that fit the Angus pro- more information.

Looking for Ranch Property? www.propertiesmag.net 10 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Little America, Cheyenne, WY — Faces Photos by Jim Gies and Pete Crow RRAAYY FFAARRMMSS Western Video Market, August 16-17 MMAAJJOORR CCOOWW RREEDDUUCCTTIIOONN SSAALLEE September 4, 2004

9:00 AM • Abingdon, IL Harry Meyer, Johnstown, CO, and Larry Tom Bedwell, Medicine Lodge, Rice, Morrill, NE, attended Western Video KS, was one of the active buy- Offering 1,200 Angus, Maine-Anjou, Market’s most recent auction, held at Little ers at last week’s Western Video America, Cheyenne, WY. Market sale, broadcast live Simmental & Cross Bred Club Calf Cows from Cheyenne, WY. Jody Haythorn, Hay- Including: thorn Land & Cattle, • Angus females from Gardner, Express Ranches & Arthur, NE, was an interested spectator at last Ankony Foundations week’s Western Video • Angus pregnancies out of EXAR New Look, Midland, Market auction, broad- GAR Integrity & his flush brother, GAR Henry cast live from Little • Maine-Anjou & Simmental offering predominately Draft America, Cheyenne, WY. Haythorn was one Pick and Meyer 734 influence of the many consignors • Complete dispersion of spring calving club calf cows of calves to this success- from Russ Harkema ful sales event. • Complete dispersion of spring calving Angus & Joel Chisum, Pinneo Feedlot, Brush, CO; Butch Anderson, Fairview, MT; Maine-Anjou cows from Pannell Ranch, Ronnie Glover, Ellington Peek, owner and manager of Western Video Market; and Mark Bath, Eaton, CO, took some time out during last week’s satellite video sale 77 Ranch & Bolsen Angus to discuss the industry. • 150+ fall calving females • Over 500 head of outstanding commercial Angus cows mostly bred to Meyer 734 & Draft Pick sons RAY FARMS 200 N. Monroe Abingdon, IL 61410 (309) 462-5745 Office (309) 335-3563 (Cell Mark) Peggy Fox, Ardmore, SD, was with her husband, Jim, to watch (309) 335-4440 Cell (Dave) their cattle sell during Western www.ray-farms.com Darrell Stevenson, Stevenson Basin Angus, Hobson MT, and Video Market’s live broadcast their new customer service representative Ryan Hughes were mon- from Little America, Cheyenne, itoring customer sales at the Western Video Market sale broad- WY, last week. Their 620-pound cast from Cheyenne, WY, last week. steers brought $135.50.

WESTERN VIDEO MARKET , August 16-17; 73,000: This sale was broadcast live from Little America, e Job Cheyenne, WY, and featured calves, yearlings, and bred stock consigned r Th from producers representing 14 states. Compared to previous week nation- ghe ice wide, calves were steady to $5 higher, with “natural” or “organic” cattle bring- Oak Tou Cho ing an extra $10-12 compared to “commodity” cattle. Three- and four-weight Ridge he e cattle were bringing, in some instances $18-22 more than the previous T Th week’s average, nationwide. Yearling steers were mostly $2-5 stronger. Year- Traveler r sie ling heifers were being called $3-5 stronger, particularly on more “replace- 053 Ea The ment” types. BW 80 lbs. • 205 day: 835 • 365 day: 1,323 Northcentral States: CO, WY, 92 611 119.61 Dec. Dam 3@106 Sire: Alberta Traveler NE, MT, ND, SD, & IA. Western States: AZ, NV, UT, CA, Dam by: Krugerrand of Donamere 490 Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1) ID, WA & OR. BW I+3.6; WW I+40; MK I+23; YW I+83; Head Avg. Wt. Avg. Price Delivery Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1) IMF I+.03; RE I+.21; FAT I-.001; %RP I+.18 125 395 165.75 Current 218 611 117.61 Current 255 825 125.25 Current 209 727 117.91 Current 236 860 122.25 Current 297 755 114.11 Current 365 903 116.11 Current 60 825 110.25 Current 352 982 111.87 Current 288 868 107.65 Current 159 1025 109.50 Current 135 435 144.00 Sept. 230 440 154.25 Sept. 120 510 136.00 Sept. 1615 462 150.52 Sept. 195 588 122.81 Sept. Oak 340 510 136.50 Sept. 70 670 117.00 Sept. Ridge 540 564 138.14 Sept. 151 739 115.56 Sept. 180 615 135.25 Sept. 6I6 209 770 110.47 Sept. 196 766 124.36 Sept. Rito 93 810 113.09 Sept. 2042 1915 827 117.35 Sept. 3021 869 117.93 Sept. 119 863 106.00 Sept. BW 78 lbs. • 205 day: 721 • 365 day: 1,155 1310 915 115.37 Sept. 389 925 106.00 Sept. Dam 1@105 660 458 138.02 Oct.-Nov. Sire: Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 Oak Ridge Angus bulls with generations of 680 962 114.59 Sept. Dam by: Leachman Right Time 210 1020 110.25 Sept. 683 529 129.86 Oct.-Nov. BW +2.3; WW +39; MK +19; YW +64; performance, calving ease, carcass and maternal 215 383 167.31 Oct.-Nov. 973 557 129.72 Oct.-Nov. IMF +.10; RE -.03; FAT -.002; %RP +.18 can make your breeding season a lot easier and 420 430 157.88 Oct.-Nov. 707 606 121.31 Oct.-Nov. 1212 478 143.89 Oct.-Nov. 218 675 115.80 Oct.-Nov. the results more predictable. 6228 517 137.49 Oct.-Nov. 196 712 113.82 Oct.-Nov. 5172 566 131.65 Oct.-Nov. 3233 750 107.59 Oct.-Nov. 3169 613 129.55 Oct.-Nov. 104 811 108.07 Oct.-Nov. th 372 667 122.14 Oct.-Nov. 1036 884 109.34 Oct.-Nov. 45 700 118.50 Oct.-Nov. 409 900 110.00 Oct.-Nov. 25 Annual Bull Sale 155 750 127.50 Oct.-Nov. 370 510 141.12 Dec. 25 840 110.50 Oct.-Nov. 316 613 124.78 Dec. Oak At the ranch near Calistoga, California Ridge 162 900 113.50 Oct.-Nov. 130 775 110.00 Dec. 75 585 130.00 Dec. 6I6 65 775 106.00 Jan. 367 626 130.10 Dec. 126 800 107.00 Jan. Traveler at 1 PM Sun., September 12, 2004 150 662 121.31 Dec. 165 825 103.00 Feb. 1902 Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) BW 76 lbs. • 205 day: 695 • 365 day: 1,525 Selling: 183 830 115.00 Current 107 553 113.30 Current Dam 9@106 581 863 112.08 Current 318 653 110.35 Current Sire: Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 73 900 109.75 Current Dam by: R & J Turbo Performance Tested Angus Bulls 239 721 110.52 Current BW +1.8; WW +35; MK +19; YW +82; 480 390 147.60 Sept. 32 775 102.25 Current IMF +.05; RE +.11; FAT +.022; %RP -.33 75 Two year olds, spring yearlings and fall yearlings. 358 431 138.74 Sept. 720 835 105.25 Current 400 490 128.25 Sept. 110 430 135.50 Sept. 90 580 127.00 Sept. Sired by: BT Ultravox, Alberda Traveler 416, SAF Focus of ER, 100 500 107.00 Sept. 95 610 125.50 Sept. 140 550 117.00 Sept. BT Direction 65D, Three Trees Explorer 8004, Lukens Newt 5863, 67 675 117.00 Sept. 81 630 111.50 Sept. Basin Max 602C, Schurrtop Supreme. 185 715 120.86 Sept. Complete performance data available, 395 780 113.14 Sept. 111 718 110.55 Sept. 2962 819 113.78 Sept. 77 750 109.00 Sept. hill raised, ultrasound data available. 1490 859 114.35 Sept. 184 808 106.38 Sept. Vaccinated for Anaplaz and negative BVD. 630 915 110.67 Sept. 232 850 101.25 Sept. Oak 55 380 156.50 Oct.-Nov. 430 425 128.93 Oct.-Nov. Ridge 415 418 143.56 Oct.-Nov. 35 480 121.00 Oct.-Nov. Precision 3478 472 132.59 Oct.-Nov. 937 522 118.54 Oct.-Nov. 2112 4033 519 128.07 Oct.-Nov. 308 564 118.57 Oct.-Nov. BW 79 lbs. • 205 day: 748 • 365 day: 1,367 The LaFranchi Family 1804 569 123.78 Oct.-Nov. 193 606 113.99 Oct.-Nov. Dam 9@102 Box 13520, Hwy. 128 543 616 122.01 Oct.-Nov. 95 722 108.42 Oct.-Nov. Sire: Twin Valley Precision E161 205 664 117.10 Oct.-Nov. 600 540 129.60 Dec. Dam by: Oscar 711 Calistoga, CA 94515 32 790 106.50 Oct.-Nov. 135 720 107.50 Dec. BW +2.7; WW +35; MK +21; YW +68; IMF +.08; RE +.51; FAT +.021; %RP +.21 Cheryl & Frank Mongini: 707-942-1475 56 840 107.50 Oct.-Nov. 130 770 107.25 Jan. 113 557 122.42 Dec. 90 725 101.00 Feb. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 11 Tri-tip dishes fare well at MEF chef contest Shasta Livestock Auction Yard Sixteen Mexican and 12 tle-used cut domestically that Cottonwood, California Caribbean chefs vied for top can be sold more profitably prizes during the Fifth Annu- in export markets. A U.S. al U.S. Meat Export Feder- pork loin was cooked in a va- ation (MEF) Mexican and riety of mouth-watering Caribbean Chef Contest, ways by five of the chefs. held recently at the Camino The Chef Contest is not a Real Hotel Mexico City. stand-alone event. USMEF Friday, August 20, 2004 Although the contest was staff in both markets utilize originally designed by US- winning chefs to help pro- MEF as a promotional tool to mote U.S. meat in hotels, Expecting 1,500 head including: position U.S. red meat prod- restaurants, and grocery ucts in the Mexican and stores. Seminars at retail 100 head of Fall Calving Cows Caribbean markets, it has stores that sell U.S. red meat become an event of impor- feature winning chefs to help primarily BLK, BWF bal RED & CHARX tance and prestige for Mex- customers, often operators ican and Caribbean chefs. To of small or medium-sized (will be sorted for color) enter the contest, chefs sub- restaurants, better under- mitted three of their favorite stand the quality, safety, and recipes, one each for U.S. nutritional value of U.S. bred to calve September 1 - November 15 beef, pork, and lamb. The meat. Chefs are also featured chefs also demonstrated that in a recipe book used Plus: Regular Consignments they use and feature U.S. throughout the year in con- meat products in their sumer-directed promotions, restaurants. To make the conduct seminars on loca- contest more of a challenge, tion for hotel and resort chefs, chefs were asked to adapt and participate in U.S. meat their recipes for consumers, activities throughout the Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. using readily available in- year. gredients and cooking styles In September, the winners that could be easily repeat- will visit trend-setting U.S. (530) 347-3793 ed in home kitchens. Win- restaurants and participate Website: www.wvmcattle.com • E-mail: [email protected] ners were selected in three in an exclusive seminar at categories—nutrition, ver- Ellington Peek: (530) 527-3600 • Andy Peek: (530) 347-4711 the Culinary Institute of satility, and originality. The contest took place at America as a reward for their the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary efforts. Academy and judges from In the first half of 2004, the culinary world, gourmet Mexico was the number one media, and academia in mat- destination on a volume ba- ters of nutrition made up the sis for exports of U.S. beef panel of judges. and beef variety meat, U.S. On the evening before the pork and pork variety meat, event, cooking order was ran- and for U.S. lamb muscle domly assigned, and the cuts. U.S. beef exports to chefs didn’t know which of Mexico totaled 56,288 metric their three recipes they’d ac- tons (mt) valued at $165 mil- tually be preparing until they lion. The United States ex- were escorted to their cook- ported 162,170 mt of pork ing stations and shown the and pork variety meat, val- tray of ingredients prepared ued at $235 million and 1,366 for them. Chefs preparing mt of lamb and lamb variety beef and pork dishes were meat worth $3.3 million. allotted two hours; those Between January and preparing lamb, three. In June, the U.S. exported 4,531 that time, they were expect- metric tons of beef and beef ed to cook, prepare a finished variety meat to the Carib- plate as it would be present- bean region, valued at $16.6 ed to a guest, have samples million. U.S. pork and pork ready for the judges, and be variety meat exports totaled ready to make a presenta- 944 metric tons and were tion to the panel of judges. valued at $1.3 million; and Three of the winning Mex- lamb and lamb variety meat ican chefs won with a U.S. exports stood at 210 metric beef sirloin cut––the tri-tip tons, valued at more than ––promoted by MEF as a lit- $843,000. — WLJ

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation hosted some of Mexico’s and the Caribbean’s best chefs during its recent Chef Contest, which 4507821, JUL04 highlighted the use of U.S. beef, pork, and lamb. 12 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Sale Calendar ALL BREED males, Iberia, MO Charlo, MT Sale, Beaver, UT GELBVIEH LIMOUSIN Sept. 18 – G Bar Angus Bull Sale, Lo- Oct. 16 – Evergreen Exclusive Angus Nov. 20 – Redland Angus Production Sept. 1 – 10th Annual California State di, CA Female Sale, Pasco, WA Sale, Buffalo, WY Sept. 12-13 – Rogue River Ranch Oct. 4 – Express Ranches Bull & Com- Fair, Sacramento, CA Sept. 18 – Bear Mountain Angus Fe- Oct. 18 – Brenner Angus & Red An- Nov. 20 – Sydenstricker Genetics, Dispersion, Central Point, OR mercial Female Sale, Yukon, OK Sept. 11 – Byrd Cattle Co. “Best of males, Melba, ID gus Complete Dispersal, Mobridge, Mexico, MO Oct. 2 – Early Dawn Ranch Bull Sale, MAINE-ANJOU Both Worlds” Bull & Female Sale, Red Galt, CA Sept. 19 – The Heritage Bull Sale, SD Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Oct. 30 – DeJong Ranch Annual Fall Bluff, CA Wilton, CA Oct. 18 – Snyder Bros. Mature Cow Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA Nov. 6 – Eagle Pass Ranch, Mature Sept. 14 – Madera All Breeds Bull Cow Herd Dispersion, Highmore, SD Female Sale, Winner, SD Sept. 24 – Bulls Eye Breeders Bull Herd Dispersal, Ogallala, NE Nov.22 – Edwards Angus Production Nov. 20 – Yardley Cattle Co., Cow Sale, Madera, CA Sale, Oakdale, CA Oct. 21 – Strang Hereford & Angus, Sale, Denton, MT HEREFORD Sept. 26 – Visalia All Breeds Bull Sale, Sale, Beaver, UT Sept. 24 – Vermilion Ranch “Right for Meeker, CO Nov.22 – Sandpoint Cattle Co., Kear- Sept. 13 – Eulert Hereford Disper- Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Visalia, CA the Times” Female Sale, Billings, MT Oct. 21 – Thomas Angus Ranch Pro- ney, NE Oct. 1 – Tri-County All Breeds Bull sion, Russell, KS Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA Oct. 2 – Baldridge Bros. Angus Fe- duction Sale, Baker City, OR AUCTION MARKET Oct. 2 – Ken Baker & Sons Mature Sale, Templeton, CA males, North Platte, NE Oct. 22 – FairView Ranch Angus Fe- MULTI-BREED Oct. 3 – Cal Poly Bull Test Sale, San Aug. 23 – Western Stockman’s Mar- Hereford Cowherd, Rapid City, SD Oct. 2 – Harper/Ochs Hereford & An- male Sale, Big Timber, MT Oct. 2 – Harper/Ochs Hereford & An- Oct. 30 – Seedstock Plus Colorado Luis Obispo, CA gus Bulls, Wagon Mound, NM Oct. 23 – Beartooth Ranch Female ket, Stockers & Feeders, Famoso. CA Region Fall Female Sales, Fort Collins, Oct. 13-16 – NILE 37th Annual Stock gus Bulls, Wagon Mound, NM Oct. 2 – LaGrand Angus & Polled Sale, Columbus, MT BEEFMASTER Oct. 7 – Jamison Hereford Female CO Show, Billings, MT Hereford Females, Canova, SD Oct. 24 – Western Supreme Female Oct. 16 – Western Stockman’s All Sept. 15 – Lasater Ranch Bull Sale, Production Sale, Quinter, KS POLLED HEREFORD Oct. 3 – Rishel Angus Mature Cowherd Sale, Redmond, OR Matheson, CO Oct. 9 – Harper Cattle Company, Breeds Bull Sale, Famoso, CA Dispersal, North Platte, NE Oct. 28 – Strang Hereford/Black An- Sept. 12-13 – Rogue River Ranch Nov.12-13 – Central California World Sept. 18 – Sierra-Pacific Beefmaster Venus, TX Dispersion, Central Point, OR Oct. 4 – Express Ranches Bull & Com- gus 25th Annual Sale, Meeker, CO Oct. 11 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, of Bulls Sale, Galt, CA Assn. Galt, CA Oct. 2 – LaGrand Angus & Polled mercial Female Sale, Yukon, OK Oct. 30 – DeJong Ranch Annual Fall CHAROLAIS McArthur, CA ANGUS Oct. 9 – California Angus & Charolais Female Sale, Winner, SD Oct. 17 – Breeders Choice Hereford Hereford Females, Canova, SD Sept. 4 – Ray-Mar Angus “Commit- Breeders Bull Sale, Turlock, CA Nov. 3 – TC Ranch Angus Female Sept. 9 – Black Gold Bull Sale, Colusa, Sale, Oakdale, CA Oct. 4 – Best of the West Sale, Black- ment to Performance” Bull Sale, Galt, Oct. 9 – Chase Classic Angus & Sale, Franklin, NE CA Oct. 18 – Largent & Sons Production foot, ID CA Charolais Bull Sale, Turlock, CA Nov.4 – Groseth 4G Angus Farm Pro- Sept. 11 – Byrd Cattle Co. “Best of Sale, Kaycee, WY Oct. 4 – Wooden Shoe Farms & Mc- Sept. 6 – Express Ranches Angus Oct. 9 – G13 Angus Production Sale, duction Sale, North Platte, NE Both Worlds” Bull & Female Sale, Red Oct. 21 – Strang Hereford & Angus, Murry Cattle Co., Blackfoot, ID Females, Yukon, OK Elida, NM Nov. 6 – Nelson Angus Ranch Reg- Bluff, CA Meeker, CO Nov. 7 – Washington Select Polled Sept. 15 – Partners for Performance Sept. 9 – Black Gold Bull Sale, Colusa, Oct. 9 – Harper Cattle Company, istered Perfection Sale, Salmon, ID Oct. 28 – Strang Hereford/Black An- Hereford Sale, Moses Lake, WA Venus, TX Nov.6 – Tybar Ranch Angus Females, Bull Sale, Firebaugh, CA CA gus 25th Annual Sale, Meeker, CO Nov.20-21 – California/Nevada Polled Oct. 9 – Partners for Performance Fe- Carbondale, CO Sept. 19 – The Heritage Bull Sale, Sept. 10 – Tehama Angus Ranch, Nov. 1 – Spencer Herefords Mature Hereford, Plymouth, CA Gerber, CA males, Firebaugh, CA Nov. 9 – Stefani Ranch “Angus in the Wilton, CA Cow Female & Annual Bull Sale, Brew- Sept. 11 – Byrd Cattle Co. “Best of Oct. 9 – Riverbend Ranch Female Delta” Bull & Female Sale, Ryde CA Oct. 9 – California Angus & Charolais ster, NE RED ANGUS Both Worlds” Bull & Female Sale, Red Sale, Idaho Falls, ID Nov.11 – Rathbun Angus Ranch Sale, Breeders Bull Sale, Turlock, CA Sept. 12-13 – Rogue River Ranch Oct. 9 – Chase Classic Angus & HORSE Bluff, CA Oct. 10 – Rocky Mtn. High Angus Moses Lake, WA Dispersion, Central Point, OR Charolais Bull Sale, Turlock, CA Aug. 27 – Hancock Breeders, Ogal- Sept. 11 – Holiday Ranch Fall Clas- Consignment Sale, Fort Collins, CO Nov. 13 – Rocky Mountain Angus Sept. 15 – Partners for Performance Oct. 10 – Middlefield/Booth Angus Fe- Assn. Female & Bull Sale, Ogden, UT Nov. 17 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus lala, NE sic Sale, Terrebonne, OR Bull Sale, Firebaugh, CA males (night), Ft. Collins, CO Nov. 16 – Rice Ranches Production & Charolais, Manhattan, KS Aug. 29 – Lazy U Quarter Horse Pro- Sept. 12 – Oak Ridge Annual Pro- Sept. 25 – McPhee Red Angus Pro- duction Sale, Calistoga, CA Oct. 10 – Vintage Angus Female Sale, Sale, Harrison, MT COMMERCIAL duction Sale, North Platte, NE Modesto, CA Nov. 17 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus Sept. 4 – Todd Cowan & family Quar- duction Sale, Lodi, CA Sept. 12-13 – Rogue River Ranch Nov. 1 – Tate Ranch Commercial Fe- Oct. 2 – Pieper Red Angus Female Dispersion, Central Point, OR Oct. 11 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, & Charolais, Manhattan, KS ter Horse Production Sale, Highmore, male Sale, Laken, KS Sale, Hay Springs, NE Sept. 15 – Partners for Performance McArthur, CA Nov. 19 – Green Mountain Angus SD Oct. 11 – Cole Creek Angus Female Ranch Production Sale, Ryegate, MT Nov.11 – Eagle Pass, Select Commer- Oct. 16 – Buffalo Creek Red Angus Bull Sale, Firebaugh, CA cial Female Sale, Highmore, SD Sept. 4 – Haythorn Land & Cattle, Sept. 16 – Rancho Casino/Dal Porto Sale, Columbus, MT Nov.19 – HD Dunn & Son Production Arthur, NE Production Sale, Leiter, WY Bull Sale, Denair, CA Oct. 11 – Ray-Mar Farms First Angus Sale, Tetonia, ID CLUB CALF Sept. 5 – D Ranch Performance Bred Oct. 18 – Brenner Angus & Red An- Sept. 17 – Vintage Angus Ranch Bull Production Sale, Oakdale, CA Nov. 20 – California Supreme Angus Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Quarter Horse Sale, Talala, OK gus Complete Dispersal, Mobridge, Sale, La Grange, CA Oct. 12 – Coleman, Mytty, Pine Coulee Females, Oakdale, CA Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA Sept. 12 – Wyoming Blanton Enterpris- SD Sept. 18 – Circle A Ranch Angus Fe- Angus Ranches, Joint Production Sale, Nov. 20 – Yardley Cattle Co., Cow es, Pine Bluff, WY Oct. 25 – Beckton Stock Farm Fe- Sept. 18 – Jim Hunt’s Open Box Rafter, male Sale, Sheridan, WY Rapid City, SD Nov. 13 – Bet on Red Angus Sale, Sept. 18 – Leachman Cattle Barons Reno, NV 105 BULLS SELL Quarter Horse Sale, Billings, MT Colusa County Fairgrounds, Colusa, CA Sept. 19 – Jeff Hunt’s Open Box Heart, SHORTHORN Dupree, SD Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Thurs., Sept. 9 • 1 p.m. Sept. 19 – Weaver Quarter Horse Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Oct. 7 – Jamison Ranch Quarter Horse SIMMENTAL 75 ANGUS Production Sale, Quinter, KS Sept. 27 – Gateway Simmental, Fe- Oct. 9 – Lonesome Country/Lincoln male Sale, Lewistown, MT Foundation Quarter Horse Produc- Nov. 20 – Yardley Cattle Co., Cow Falls & Springs tion sale, Great Falls, MT • Over 50% qualify as calving ease Sale, Beaver, UT Oct. 10 – Open Spear Ranch Quar- Dec. 6-7 – Deiter Bros. Female Pro- • Ultrasound and Performance-Tested ter Horses, Melville, MT duction Sale, Faulkton, SD • Negative PI Test • Complete EPDs • Anaplas Vaccinated Iowa plant shuts Sires Represented: Bon View New Design 878 • Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 down, temporarily Bon View New Design 208 • GAR Expectation 4915 Iowa Quality Beef, LLC temporarily suspend opera- GAR Retail Product • Basin Max 602C last week announced a tem- tions of the plant. “We work CA Future Direction 5321 • GAR Grid Maker porary layoff and suspen- closely with the IQBSC and Sitz Alliance 6595 • Wulff EXT 6106 sion of operations at its enjoy a good relationship. Tama, Iowa, beef processing But market conditions, 30 CHAROLAIS plant, effective August 20. brought on by the BSE situ- A total of 540 employees will ation, have not improved,” Yearlings, be affected. said Carl W. Kuehne, CEO of A joint statement by American Foods Group. Long Yearlings, American Foods Group and As for what it will take to Full Two-Year-Olds the Iowa Quality Beef Sup- reopen the facility, Gene Exceptional Growth & Carcass in a ply Cooperative, the two com- Rouse, IQBSC president and Moderate Birth Weight Package! panies which make up the CEO, remains optimistic Sires Represented: Iowa Quality Beef, LLC, in- that the obstacles can be WULFF SPEARS RC Merit 7124 • GS Buddy 003 Pld dicated losses associated overcome. BROS. LIVE- FAMILY STOCK ANGUS ABC Latino • SOS Chinook 26L with the processing of cattle “We need to maintain our led to the temporary closure. supply of high quality cat- Complimentary “Unfortunately, market tle, we need the beef export Lot 48 • Wulffs Cougar P56 Lot 73 • SFA Future Direction 315 Lunch at Noon! and financial conditions have market to Japan, Korea and Sire: Sitz Alliance 6595 • MGS: N Bar Emulation EXT Sire: CA Future Direction 5321 negatively impacted our in- other countries to reopen, (Dam is full sister to Wulffs EXT 6106) MGS: B/R New Design 323 dustry during the past year BD 9/9/03; BW I+1.4; WW I+40; MK I+25; YW I+83; BD 3/29/03; BW +1.3; WW +38; MK +22; YW +74; Sale at 1:00 p.m. and we need a restructuring SC I+.55; %IMF I+.18; RE I+.28; FAT I+.018; %RP I+.03; %IMF +.47; RE +.57; FAT +.017; %RP +.48; as a result of the bovine of the operation’s business $F +26.04; $G +11.52; $B +29.90 $F +18.20; $G +27.20; $B +44.14 Auctioneer: Col. Rick Machado spongiform encephalopathy plan. While these things are (BSE) situation. Many com- challenging, I remain hope- panies involved in the beef in- ful that we can resume oper- dustry, including IQB, have ations in the very near fu- experienced significant loss- ture,” said Rouse. He is work- es,” said Wythe Willey, chair- ing closely with Willey and man of the board of Iowa Quality Beef Supply Cooper- other IQBSC directors on fu- ative (IQBSC). ture plans for the IQB plant. DONATI BROKEN O’CONNELL “This was not an easy de- RANCH BOX RANCH Among the factors impacting the IQB plant are export cision and, at this point, we limitations, livestock avail- are very concerned about ability, and new regulations, helping our employees with Lot 7 • DR 208 New Design 3486 Lot 88 • BBR Buddy N22 Lot 6 • OC Rito 6I6 306 this transition. We also have Sire: Bon View New Design 208 Sire: GS Buddy 0003 Pld Sire: Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 all having a negative impact MGS: GAR Commitment MGS: HTA Whitehot 105A MGS: Bon View New Design 878 on profitability. more than 900 cooperative BD 8/16/03; BW -.1; WW +42; MK +22; YW +78; BD 4/20/03; BW +1.1; WW +16; MK +9.4; YW +35.7 BD 8/15/03; BW +1.9; WW +35; MK +18; YW +77; members with cattle com- SC I+.85; %IMF I+.04; RE I+.34; FAT I-.011; %RP I+.44; %IMF I+.17; RE I+.27; FAT I+.002; %RP I+.22; “We are dealing with a $F +20.51; $G +19.72; $B +36.82 $F +22.14; $G +21.21; $B +39.23 record low number of avail- mitments who are affected able cattle in the U.S. And, and will be asked to deliver when you combine that with cattle to alternative markets. BLACK GOLD the ongoing elimination of Because of our concern for BULLS ARE exports and the new federal our members and our em- DONATI RANCH O’CONNELL RANCH WULFF BROS. LIVESTOCK AFFORDABLE regulations implemented as ployees, we will focus our ef- Tom, Sally & Chris Donati Dan & Barbara O’Connell Carl & Heidi Wulff the result of finding one cow forts on a restructuring plan Rocky & Lisa Donati (530) 458-4491 (530) 666-1534 2003 Avg. $2,294 (530) 846-6548 with BSE in the U.S., we are that will allow us to reopen Under $2,000 36% forced to temporarily sus- as soon as possible,” said Wil- MATT & MICHELLE pend operations at our Tama ley. MACFARLANE $2,050-$2,500 33% plant,” said Willey. The Tama plant has the (916) 803-3113 Cell $2,550-$2,950 21% (916) 408-4259 Office American Foods Group, capacity to harvest 1,200 cat- SPEARS FAMILY ANGUS BROKEN BOX RANCH $3,000 Plus 10% partner in the IQB, LLC and tle per day and has been in Daron & Robyn Spears & Family Jerry & Sherry Maltby [email protected] (925) 634-4984 (530) 473-3006 www.m3cattlemarketing.com manager of the facility, operation by IQB, LLC since agreed with the decision to July 2003. — WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 13 New small farm agency proposed Citing the need to focus newing our commitment to lates in the local communi- federal policies on meeting small producers, we can give ty, the environment they live the needs of small family our young people the confi- in,” said Montrose (SD) farmers and ranchers, Sen- dence that they can stay here farmer Bill Smith. “Creat- ator Tom Daschle today an- and raise a family.” ing a Small Farm Adminis- nounced an initiative to es- Daschle said over 300,000 tration, where small farm tablish a Small Farm Ad- family farms have been lost problems are identified and ministration (SFA) within in the past two decades solutions implemented, USDA. The SFA would be across the nation, including would be a great boost for modeled after the Small 6,700 South Dakotans; and rural America.” Business Administration those that do exist are re- Congressional sources and within the U.S. Commerce ceiving less and less of the lobbyists both indicated the Department. food dollar. In addition, the law would be proposed be- “Unfortunately, federal four firms that comprise the fore the presidential election, farm and ranch policies have “Beef Cartel” now control but that any action on the is- –– all too often –– contributed over 80 percent of the do- sue won’t probably take place to making it more and more mestic beef market, which until the beginning of 2005. difficult for smaller and medi- has created an environment — WLJ um-sized producers to make in which ranchers have little ends meet,” Daschle said. or no control over setting Lamb board “That’s why we need an or- prices. appointments ganization like the SFAwhose “For too long USDA has Agriculture Secretary Ann specific mission is to address been focused on advancing M. Veneman announced four the unique needs of family the interests of large appointments to the Lamb farmers and ranchers.” agribusiness and transna- Promotion, Research and In- According to Daschle, the tional firms to the detriment formation Board. The ap- SFA would include a high- of the small family farm,” pointees will serve three-year level administrator who Daschle said. terms. Newly-appointed would report directly to the Daschle was joined by sev- members are Sandra K. Secretary of Agriculture. The eral producers who support Snider, Wyoming, and Lorin SFAwould reverse the trend the initiative. L. Moench Jr., Utah, repre- toward consolidation in agri- “Senator Daschle has al- senting producers; L. culture by: ways been a strong voice for Spencer Rule, Colorado, rep- • establishing a competi- family farmers and ranch- resenting feeders; and Ted- tive advantage for small ers. This initiative speaks to die Rose Crippen, Oregon, farms realized through a his commitment to us,” said representing first handlers. framework of support- Beresford, SD, area farmer Established under the Com- ive—yet responsible Larry Birgen. “Just as the modity Promotion, Research ––government and pri- Small Business Administra- and Information Act of 1996 vate initiatives; tion has provided tremen- and the Lamb Promotion, • targeting appropriate re- dous support to Main Street Research and Information search, extension, grant, businesses for half a centu- Order, the board is financed loan, and marketing op- ry, the Small Farm Admin- by a mandatory assessment portunities to small farm- istration would support fam- of one half cent per pound ers and ranchers; and ily farms at a time when sup- on ovine animals of any age, • providing legal analysis port is very much needed.” including ewes and rams, and enforcement proce- “While large integrated sold by producers, seedstock dures to combat anti-com- producers exist for only one producers, feeders, and ex- petitive practices. reason—their profit—rural porters. Also, an assessment “Small family farms and communities are interested of thirty cents per head must ranches are the lifeblood of in other issues, too: the com- be paid by first handlers. As- many South Dakota commu- munities’ social health, the sessments began July 1, nities,” Daschle said. “By re- amount of money that circu- 2002.

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Selected Auction Markets CATTLE FUTURES Week Ending 8-19-04 Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs CME LIVE CATTLE Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements 8/13 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 High* Low* Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up August 8755 8732 8722 8717 8540 9082 7200 October 8980 8935 8902 8867 8655 9172 7500 NORTHWEST December 9082 9092 9097 9057 8885 9195 7590 August 13 367 125-140 120-135 115-125 110-121 108-118 101-111 49-59 62-72 February 9135 9132 9130 9087 8980 9185 7495 Blackfoot, ID 120-134 114-124 102-112 April 8877 8875 8887 8855 8762 8925 n/a August 12 130-146 125-136 120-126 115-125.25 108-120.25 95-110 46-60.75 June 8372 8357 8400 8390 8355 8435 n/a Burley, ID 125-133.50 120-126 115-123 110-118.25 103-113.50 98-104 68-74 August 16 853 129 113.50-116 107-110.50 106.75-107.50 42-55.50 1170 Davenport, WA 112-116.50 110-111.50 104-106.50 90 58-75 CME FEEDER CATTLE August 14 367 119-129 100-123 95-107.75 90-106.50 92-109 85-109 42-59.50 740-1,065 8/13 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 High Low Junction City, OR 90-105 95-106.75 90-95 92-106.50 100-105 75-96.75 61.75-65 470-700 August 11655 11705 11727 11785 11772 11800 8450 August 17 218 122.50 110 110.50 103.25-107.50 98-99.25 38-56.50 885-1,150 September 11512 11535 11572 11572 11435 11640 8600 Klamath Falls, OR 109.50 99 50-70 October 11455 11492 11507 11487 11317 11540 8195 August 18 1,177 105-110 128-137.50 118-127 112-127 115-120 113-116 109-112 47-60 1,200-1,400 November 11272 11330 11277 11290 11145 11340 8650 Madras, OR 120-130 120-130 100-131 110-119 106-116 106-112.50 70-90 63-70 January 10800 10830 10795 10780 10730 10690 8530 August 12 1,105 119-120.50 110.75-111.75 99-110.25 103.85 47-69 950 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. Toppenish, WA 112.50-115 110-111 102.50-109.50 102.50 65-75.50 FAR WEST ANADIAN ARKETS August 13 1,261 100-138 100-123.50 100-117 100-114 98-108.25 47-65 1,000-1,230 C M Cottonwood, CA 100-126 100-124.50 100-119 97-112.75 97-108 58-81 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal August 18 94-132 100-128 95-125 80-110 70-95 72-100 49-63 470-1,000 Fallon, NV 80-110 85-112 70-98 70-96 73-85 65-90 60-72.50 350-675 Inspected Slaughter Figures, Aug. 17 August 16 2,657 110-129.50 110-128 110-121 95-112 95-106 95-100 54-62.50 Famoso, CA 100-126 100-119 100-111 90-106.50 90-102 85-100 58-76 Weekly August 18-19 1,450 115-138 115-130 110-120 108-115 104-110 102-106 45-65 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change Galt, CA 110-125 110-120 108-115 105-113 102-107 65-82 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 49.48 -2.08 August 17 800 115-144 110-139.50 108-127 104-125 91-110 51-64 925-1,300 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 49.26 -2.44 Madera, CA 108-127 110-135 105-118 102-114 95-107 66-73 700-1,075 Ontario Auctions June 16 Salina, UT Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 55.38 +0.72 not available Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 52.20 +0.27 Smithfield, UT Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-140012lb. 18.13 -0.13 Average feeder cattle prices for Aug. 13 NORTH CENTRAL Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba August 12 2,978 149-159 146-157 130 126-128.50 116-121 109-120 400-600 lb. 68.46-71.52 71.90-73.43 68.84 Dickinson, ND 146-154 138-147 1126 117-119.25 109.50-117.50 96-111.75 600-800 lb. 62.72-66.54 63.10-68.46 62.72-67.31 August 15 1,500 118-127.50 122.25 108-119.25 1,150-1,385 Ericson, NE 125-131 115-118.25 92-112 1,035-1,325 800+ lb 55.84-58.90 53.92-60.04 53.54-62.34 August 13 2500 141 129-135 124-126 107.50-122.75 40.50-63.50 Heifers: Ft. Pierre, SD 124-126.50 113.50-122 106.75-115 63-81 300-500 lb. 64.25-68.07 63.10-64.25 56.98 not available 500-700 lb. 60.04-63.10 58.51-61.57 54.31-55.45 Huron, SD 700-800+ lb. 56.60-58.51 53.92-58.51 49.33-52.33 not available Imperial, NE All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. August 18 2,000 143-154 140-145 135-136 127.50-130 123 106-119.50 46-59.25 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.3074 Canadian dollars. Kearney, NE 149 112.25-116.25 103.50-112 64.75-76.50 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. not available Canadian federally inspected slaughter Lexington, NE not available Current Week Ago Year Ago Mandan, ND July 24, 2004 July 17, 2004 July 26, 2003 not available Cattle 70,377 75,781 59,576 Billings, MT not available Ogallala, NE MEAT REPORT August 17 691 164-183 145-157 141 115-124 94.50-109.25 44.75-58.75 850-890 Riverton, WY 151 141-147 123 114 111-114.50 107-108 57.50-70.50 BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT not available As of August 19 Sioux Falls, SD August 18 500 54-67 FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 So. St. Paul, MN 67-71.50 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 August 13 457 152-158 145 125 49.50-61.50 August 13 285 95 135.90 137.53 135.99 129.56 130.79 129.60 St. Onge, SD 130-145 127 105.75 51.50-62 August 16 271 124 136.54 138.49 136.55 130.78 131.65 130.87 August 13 1,311 163-200 130-163 125-142 115-126 114-124 110-118 108-116 52-65 August 17 259 145 138.39 140.24 138.30 132.94 133.41 133.09 Torrington, WY 140-175 120-140 115-130 115-125 114-121 108-119.50 100-115 62-74.50 August 18 223 79 140.20 141.70 140.16 134.23 134.72 134.49 August 19 140 34 140.14 141.80 140.07 133.76 134.53 134.01 SOUTH CENTRAL FIVE DAY AVERAGE 137.28 139.01 137.25 131.42 132.24 131.53 August 13 & 17 4,514 160-163 130-151 127-139 125-129 117-125 109.90-117 42-63 CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX Apache, OK 137.50-151 124-135 119-125 116.50-125 111.85-118 97-112.50 65-73.50 720-1110 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 August 18 281 IIndex 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 Greeley, CO Values 129.26 130.16 129.07 123.45 123.71 123.55 not available Cuero, TX Change +0.88 +0.63 +0.96 +0.53 +0.52 +0.59 August 12 485 169-174 135-136 120-130 120-125 118 51.50-62.75 Dalhart, TX 128-129 123-124.50 114-117 114.85 69.50-75.50 870-985 August 18 1,348 180 158-163 139-150 122.75 119-121.75 106.50-118.35 IMPORTS Dodge City, KS 148-151 142 123-129 119.10 109.50-116.35 109 August 18 3,742 190 170-177 140-149 130-138.50 122-128 115-126.50 93-118 50-54.50 1190 USDA Mexico to U.S. El Reno, OK 148-150 132-140 125-131.50 122-126.50 116.50-123.50 110.50-118 99-111 64-77.50 not available Weekly Livestock Imports La Junta, CO Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. August 17 1,900 165-174 145-160 131.25-141 120.25-131.50 114-124.75 110-114 50.50-64.50 910-1,100 McAlester, OK 137-140 128-138 119-130 114-121 107.50-116 103-105.50 66-64.50 785-910 Species Current Previous Current Previous August 16-17 8,950 152-153 134.50-147 129-141 123.40-127.50 114-124.20 106.75-117.50 47.50-61.50 1,085-1,310 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date Oklahoma City, OK 135.50 125.50-136.50 119.50-121.60 114-121 106.50-117.25 95.25-107.50 63-78 635-1,000 8/14/04 8/7/04 August 13 2,379 179-182 143.50-151.50 140 124.50-133 125-126 122-123 103.60-108.32 Feeders 16,922 21,121 746,805 594,666 Pratt, KS 168 123.50 115.25-118 112-115.75 108.50-111.60 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 August 16 1,018 163-164 138.50-144.50 118.75-125 116.50-121 105-108 Roswell, NM 148-158 145-148 125-132.50 110-115.50 103-111 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle August 13 3,005 144.50-157 133-141 129.50-133.25 123.50-131 114.50-120 106.85-114.50 Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary (August 13): 15,000 Week ago Salina, KS 136-147 124-134 119.50-123.50 115.25-120 109-117.50 97.50-108.50 actual: 15,621. Year ago act:ual 7,501. Compared to last week, steer calves not available firm, yearlings steady. Heifers steady. Trade moderate to active, demand mod- San Angelo, TX erate to good. Supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300- 600 lbs. For the week ending August 7th 0 head of slaughter cattle were EAST exported to Mexico from the U.S. August 18 1,615 132-160 120-140 113-128 108-119 40-59.50 800-1,225 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 200-300 lbs 150.00-153.00; 300-400 Conway, AR 119-135 114-128 110-122 104-113 102-108.50 60-79 55-95 lbs 135.00-148.00; (few lots 150.00-152.00 basis 300 lbs.) 400-500 lbs 10 Markets 13,453 160-200 130-165 115-136 104-120 100-110 44-60 650-925 122.00-136.00; 500-600 lbs 111.00-122.00. Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 Florida 140-170 115-140 108-122 101-114 110-110 64-74 56-85 lbs 125.00-138.00; 400-500 lbs 112.00-126.00; 500-600 lbs 100.00-112.00. August 16 4,400 160-169 144-152.50 125-136 118-130 116.50-125.50 104-116.50 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 400-500 lbs 105.00-117.00; 500-600 Joplin, MO 135-148 123-136 113-130 108-118 104 96.50 46-53.50 770-1,400 lbs 95.00-107.00. August 19 5,616 150-176 135-164 124-142 118-136.50 110-125 112-119.50 103-114.10 62-85 (All sales fob port of entry.) Lexington, KY not available Southeast * (AL) MARKET SITUATION REPORT not available WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ sto- Springfield, MO ries and statistics from independent marketing organizations. 18 Markets 14,760 150-176 130-162 115-133 110-121 105-115 102-113.30 106.30-114 34-63 The page one market story utilizes information from the above Tennessee 126-152 117-137 111-126 103-117 100-110.50 95-111.50 55-75.50 sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with ana- *AL,GA,LA,MS,SC lysts throughout the country. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 15 Stronger beef market pushes feds higher SHEEP AT A GLANCE National Sheep Summary — Thursday, August 19: At Midwest this summer will cause high- this fall look quite good be- cattle futures. Later in the market centers all classes steady. At El Reno, OK, and Kalona, IA, Markets er breakeven sale prices to cause of moisture being so (from page 1) year, feedlots will start to see slaughter lambs uneven, $2-3 higher at El Reno and .50- 1.50 lower skyrocket. For feeding a 750- abundant and soil moisture cattle coming off at a loss at Kalona; slaughter ewes steady to $1.50 higher; feeder lambs steady ducers shouldn’t expect to pound steer in the Southern levels getting down to that 8- to $5 higher. Equity Electronic Auction sold 530 slaughter lambs in Wis- and that will force some consin and North Dakota. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 see any additional growth Plains, steer breakeven sale 10 inch level,” said Grant due to the popular diet. readjustments in the slaugh- 90-150 lbs: Midwest: wooled 110-120 lbs 86.00- 88.00; 120-140 lbs prices for August are esti- Nystrom, grazing specialist 88.00- 90.00. Ft. Collins: no test. El Reno: shorn and wooled 85.00- The Livestock Marketing ter cattle versus feeder cat- mated at about $85 per cwt. with Goodland, KS-based tle relationships and put 95.00. Kalona: shorn 100-150 lbs 85.50-92.50; wooled 100-155 lbs Information Center reported 86.00-92.50. Virginia: 110-125 lbs 90.00. Equity Elec: shorn and In September, estimates are High Plains Ruminant Spe- some pressure on feeder cat- that cattle feeders have around $91 per cwt and will wooled 125 lbs 92.25; 135 lbs 95.75. Slaughter Lambs: Good and cialists. “That’s enough mois- tle prices. Choice 1-2: Ft. Collins: no test. Kalona: 50-60 lbs 102.50-103.00; 60- made profits on slaughter then increase to the high cattle sold in recent months. ture to last through at least The video markets were 70 lbs 98.00-112.50; 70- 80 lbs 111.00-115.00; 80-90 lbs 91.00-98.00. $90’s per cwt for the months October.” Virginia: 60-90 lbs 85.00. Slaughter Ewes: Midwest: Utility and Good But, feeders will more than very strong and reported 1-3 35.00-45.00; Cull 1 25.00-35.00. Ft. Collins: Good and Choice 3- of October through Decem- Several Colorado and Ok- likely face a flow of red ink ber. Current estimates for some very good individual 5 no test; Utility and Good 1-3 no test; Utility 1-2 no test; Cull and Util- for the balance of 2004 as es- lahoma auction sources said sales. One group of light, ity 1-2 no test. El Reno: Utility and Good 1-3 30.00-47.00. Kalona: Good fed cattle prices in the fourth that stocker operators are 2-3 43.00-47.50; Utility 1-2 39.00-46.00. Virginia: Good and Choice timated breakevens far ex- quarter are in the $85 to $89 395-pound steers brought starting to think about calves 2-4 25.00-32.00; Utility 1-2 30.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large ceed projected fed cattle per cwt range. $169 per cwt on the Western 1-2: Midwest: 60-80 lbs 95.00-105.00; 80-100 lbs 90.00-95.00. Ft. prices. Steers placed as year- Calf and yearling prices for wheat grass and the mois- Video Market (WVM) last Collins: no test. El Reno: 45-65 lbs 110.00-118.00; 70-95 lbs 85.00- lings (700 to 800 pounds) in followed last week’s fed mar- ture situation in the south- week, from Cheyenne, WY. 100.00. Kalona: 90-100 lbs 81.00-93.00; 100-110 lbs 82.50-83.00. commercial feedlots in the ern plans looks very good for Virginia: 60-90 lbs 85.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1- ket trend, as most areas of They also reported some 2: Ft. Collins: no test. El Reno: no test. Kalona: no test. Sheep and Southern Plains region and the country showed calf early wheat grass place- 1,025-pound steers at lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled sold in May posted profits prices gaining mostly $2-5 ments. $109.50 per cwt, and anoth- 44,000 compared with 44,000 last week and 43,000 for last year. Au- near $65 per head. Steers gust 18: At Midwest market centers, all classes steady. At Fredericks- on very short supplies and in- Wayne Purcell at Virginia er set of 1,020-pound steers sold during the month of Tech said the recent high on burg, TX, slaughter lambs and feeder lambs steady. At San Angelo, creased demand. There were at $110.25. TX, slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes weak; feeder lambs under June averaged profits of October feeder cattle is instances of $8-12 gains re- Feeder cattle futures 65 pounds $5-10 lower, instances $15 lower, heavier weights steady. about $98 per head, but fell $115.20, and this market August 17: At Midwest market centers, slaughter lambs $2 higher; ported, but a lot of those cat- found several new highs last into the low $20’s per head needs to be sold around $115. slaughter ewes steady; feeder lambs steady to $5 higher. At New Hol- tle were very light and sched- week with August feeders at land, PA, slaughter lambs steady to $5 higher; slaughter ewes steady. in July. uled for October or Novem- Cheaper corn has already $118, September $116.40, At Billings, MT, slaughter ewes $1-2 higher; feeder lambs uneven, most- Fed cattle prices are ex- ber delivery. boosted feeder cattle prices, ly steady to $2 higher. At San Angelo, TX, slaughter lambs weak; pected to be moderate this “Grazing conditions are and now the market will and October at $115.40. The slaughter ewes steady; feeder lambs under 65 pounds $5-10 lower, fall, which coupled with unseasonably good right price feeder cattle off the fed feeder cattle index for last heavier weights steady. Estimated receipts 8,500 head. August 16: strong feeder cattle prices Wednesday was at $118.90, At Midwest market centers, slaughter lambs steady to $2 lower; slaugh- now, and grazing conditions cattle market and the live ter ewes and feeder lambs steady. At Goldthwaite, TX, light slaughter up $1.85 from a week ago. — lambs $10-15 lower; heavy slaughter lambs steady. At Canadian meeting WLJ Canada to see more carryover, slaughter capacity HAY REPORT The continued U.S. border 87,000 head per week would industry, producers should August 16 through August 19 2004 closure to live Canadian cat- put the Canadian level on see an improvement in the Prices for Large and Small Bales, Per Ton tle will mean higher cattle par with the pre-BSE domes- prices they receive for their Alfalfa Suncure Grass carryover and expanding tic kill when combined with cattle, as there will be more slaughter capacity in Cana- the former live cattle exports packers bidding on the ani- Region Premium Good Fair 15% 17% da, said Dennis Laycraft, ex- to the U.S. While the poten- mals, said Brad Wildeman, Northwest ecutive vice president of the tial reopening of the U.S. bor- Washington/Oregon 95-115 80-95 50-75 105-115 a Saskatchewan-based CCA Far West Canadian Cattlemen’s Asso- der would limit the need for director. California 125-145 110-130 75-105 100-130 ciation (CCA). Laycraft made increased Canadian capaci- While capacity is expected Southwest his comments last Wednes- ty, Laycraft added that im- to move above the 87,000- Texas 100-125 80-105 55-90 110-140 day during the CCAconven- provements on the domestic Central Plains head profitability level by Colorado 70-105 60-85 40-75 97-101 104-107 90-125 tion in Calgary, Alberta. The side would help Canada be late 2005, Wildeman said Kansas 65-100 60-75 35-80 85-98 40-80 CCAexpects a 510,000-head less vulnerable in the future. there must still be some price Northern Plains carryover at the end of 2004 Increased domestic stabilization in the mean- Wyoming/W. Nebraska/W. Dakotas 70-90 65-75 60 103-128 55-90 if the U.S. border remains slaughter capacity will help Montana 85 60-80 60-80 time. A“marketing to capac- East closed to Canadian cattle, move weak Canadian cattle ity” system will help produc- Iowa/Nebraska/SW Minnesota 70-105 50-80 35-55 95-104 50-95 Laycraft said. That carry- prices to more profitable lev- ers for now, said Wildeman. over is expected to increase els, said officials with the One strategy put forward by to 714,000 in 2005, and then CCA at the convention. The the CCA involves setting start to decline as addition- Canadian cattle sector has al Canadian slaughter ca- been hard-pressed for more aside market-ready fed cat- pacity comes on stream, he than a year, ever since the tle, which are either bid low said. The cattle surplus is discovery of bovine spongi- or not bid on at all, until mar- leading to increased slaugh- form encephalopathy (BSE) ket conditions become more ter capacity in the country. in an Alberta cow, May 20, favorable, said Wildeman. From discussions with the 2003, and the resulting bor- Feed compensation would be packing industry, the CCA der closures to Canadian cat- provided for the animals un- expects domestic capacity to tle and beef exports. Canadi- til they could be put back in- reach 82,000 head per week an cattle slaughter capacity to the slaughter mix, he by November 2004 and up to is currently running at added. He said that if the 86,000 by the first half of 79,000 head per week, up 20 heavier calves that come to Join us at ringside every Wednesday for competitive price 2005. With more projects percent from pre-BSE lev- market this fall can be de- discovery marketing and livestock merchandising at its finest. slated to come on stream, ca- els, said Laycraft. However, layed until later in the year, pacity should reach 93,000 by the U.S. border is still closed it helps open up the market SUMMER MARKETING EVENTS second half of 2005 and move to live Canadian cattle, and to the remaining 2003 calf to 98,000 in 2006, said Lay- supplies are exceeding de- crop still in the market. — TH craft. mand. With more capacity Phil Franz-Warkentin; WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Domestic capacity of available to the Canadian Dow Jones Newswires Featuring over 1,000 calves and yearlings SELECTED AUCTION MARKETS plus 75 black, BWF, and red pairs and bred cows from Davenport,WA (August 16; 853 head) — Compared to Joplin, MO (August 16-18; 5,600 head) — Steers one ranch. They are fuoothill exposed. previous Monday at same sale, feeder cattle $1-2 higher. weighing under 650 pounds sold $2-5 higher, except Slaughter cows and bulls $4-5 lower. Total supply 500-600 pounds traded mostly steady. Heavier steers TH approximately 40 percent feeder cattle, 40 percent and all heifers sold fully steady. Heifers weighing over SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 slaughter cows, and 20 percent slaughter bulls. In the 700 pounds were scarce. Demand very good for all feeder supply, steers were approximately 45 percent, classes and weights, especially thin yearlings. Several RAY-MAR ANGUS BULL SALE heifers 55 percent, steers and heifers over 600 pounds local buyers looking for grazing cattle as most producers 150 strong aged bulls approximately 82 percent. Trade active with moderate to have extra grass. Slaughter cows opened $2-3 lower good demand. and closed steady to $1 lower. Slaughter bulls sold $1-2 75 spring bred commercial purebred heifers Riverton, WY (August 17; 691 head) — Compared to higher. Heavy supply of bred cows and pairs with the previous Tuesday, slaughter cows and bulls steady with market very active. TH overall quality and condition less attractive than last Lexington, KY (August 16; 2,049 head) — Compared week, feeder cows $1 lower, feeder calves steady on a WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 to previous Monday, slaughter cows steady. Slaughter light run, no comparisons available for several packages bulls steady. Steer and heifer calves steady to firm. SPECIAL FEEDER SALE yearlings. Demand moderate to good, most interest in calves and yearlings. Supply 22 percent slaughter cows, Yearling steers and heifers steady. Holsteins steady to $2 Featuring 2,000 calves and yearlings seven percent slaughter bulls, 17 percent feeder cows, higher. five percent cow/calf pairs, 50 percent feeder calves of Dodge City, KS (August 18; 1,348 head) — Compared TH which 51 percent were heifers, 49 percent steers with 46 with previous week, feeder steers and heifers 300-950 percent weighing over 600 pounds. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 pounds, in an extremely light supply, firm to $3 higher. SIERRA PACIFIC GRADED BEEFMASTER BULL SALE Roswell, NM (August 16; 1,018 head) — Compared to Oklahoma City, OK (August 19; 1,335 head) — previous week, feeder steers under 500 pounds steady, Compared to previous week feeder steers $2 higher. 50 bulls consigned by top western states breeders. over 500 pounds $2-3 higher; feeder heifers steady to $2 Feeder heifers steady to $1 higher. Steer calves $2 high- higher; slaughter cows and bulls steady to $2 lower. er. Heifer calves steady on a limited test. Demand very Only quality Beefmaster bulls will be allowed to sell. Trade active; demand good. Bulk of supply were Medium good for all classes. Fill average. Quality average to and Large 1 300-700 pounds feeder steers and 300-600 plain, end attractive calves. Supply comprised 71 percent pounds heifers. Feeder steers and feeder heifers under steers, 28 percent heifers with 88 percent over 600 See You At Ringside! 600 pounds accounted for 50 percent, over 600 pounds 10 percent, cows and bulls 40 percent. Steers made up pounds. Slaughter cows $1 lower. Slaughter bulls $1 CLM Market Recording: 209/745-2701 • Stockyards: 209/745-1515 approximately 65 percent, heifers 35 percent of the run. lower. Total of 100 cows and bulls sold with 32 percent to packers. Crockett, TX (August 17; 2,485 head) — Compared to Frank Loretz, President Joe Gates • 707/374-5112 previous week, feeder steers $3-4 higher. Feeder heifers Kearney, NE (August 17; 4,000 head) — A full house Max Olvera, Manager • 209/632-7143 Steve Faria • 209/988-7180 $2-3 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Trade mod- for today’s barbeque auction. There was a heavy supply Mobile 209/495-1714 Jim Buchcanon • 530/438-2421 of quality steers and heifers. Trading was active with very erate and demand good. Bulk of supply Medium and Mark Fischer • 559/284-6726 Dave Tyndall, Nevada • 702/782-9509 Large 2-3, 200-700 pound feeder steers and heifers. good demand for all weight classes of cattle. Total Feeder cattle accounted for 85 percent and slaughter receipts consisted of 85 percent feeder cattle and 15 per- John Luiz • 209/531-0560 Danny Probert, Oregon • 503/426-3973 cows and bulls 15 percent of the run. In the feeder sup- cent slaughter cows and bulls. Receipts consisted of 63 ply, steers made up approximately 64 percent of the run; percent steers and 37 percent heifers, with just over 70 The Cattleman’s Livestock heifers 36 percent; steers and heifers over 600 pounds percent of the feeders weighing over 600 pounds. The Marketing Center totaled 11 percent. next feeder cattle auction will be in two weeks. 16 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

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WANTED: CLASSIFIED GENERAL INFORMATION Cattle Manager Seeking couple for remote Feedlot hand experienced in livestock REMOTE WELL SITE GENERATOR ADVERTISING RATES: 8,000 acre, 500 head, cattle handling & doctoring. Send resume BY THE WORD: 80 cents per word for each insertion. with letter of interest to: Feedlot Em- ranch in Northern California. WINTER WATERING MINIMUM WORD RATE: 17 words or less, $13.60 one time. Responsible for overall herd ployment, P.O. Box 1722, Worland, MAD RATES: (Mini-Ad Display) $1.00 more per insertion for your health, calving, branding, W. 82401 WITH WINTER phone number and first 2 or 3 words in bold print. BASE HEA haying, fence repair, etc. CARETAKER, Small ranch- maintain (Applies to word ads only). Riding & general horseman- TERS BLIND BOX AD: We will assign your confidential number and property, horse care, seasonal cat- HONDA ship skills are essential. tle. Salary/housing, requires experi- forward replies to you. 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Knowledge of range resources, irrigation, and federal Classified advertising is NOT agency commissionable. lands grazing necessary. This is a unique opportunity to manage a beautiful ranch with great ownership. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Inquiries are strictly confidential. Submit resume to P.O. Box 1511, 650 S. Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223 Matt Summers, Classified Manager Pendleton, OR 97801. Classified Corral • 303-722-7600 • 1-800-850-2769 Fax Number: 303-722-0155 Come join one of the world’s largest www.wlj.net • www.propertiesmag.net E-mail: [email protected] agribusiness companies! The J.R. Simplot Company is DO NOT PHONE IN RESPONSE TO BLIND BOX ADS. ADVERTISERS' seeking qualified candidates for the following position: NAMES AND LOCATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. WRITE, SHOWING THE Ranch Supervisor - Western Stockmen Inc., AD DEPARTMENT NUMBER ON YOUR ENVELOPE AND YOUR REPLY Christmas Valley, OR WILL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED. Direct and coordinate activities or ranch to obtain optimum PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY! CLASSIFIED INDEX efficiency and economy of operations. Supervise crew, care of 1 . . Employment Wanted 20H. . . Northeast Real Estate For Sale CALL TW ENTERPRISES, INC AT 1-800-955-3795 2 . . Help Wanted 20I. . . Foreign Real Estate For Sale horses, and maintenance of property. Supervise planting, irrigating, and harvesting. TW Enterprises, Inc. • Billings, MT 3 . . Distributors Wanted 20J . . Real Estate Tours E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.twegen.com 4 . . Custom Services 21 . . Real Estate Wanted Ten or more years related experience and/or training in a ranch 4A . . Situations Wanted 22 . . Real Estate environment. Ability to read and interpret documents. Must 5 . . Feedlots Rent/Lease/Trade SINGLE PASS 6 . . Appraisers Hayfield and pasture renovation, eco- 23 . . Irrigation possess valid drivers’ license and good driving record. Must 7 . . 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Ag/Industrial Supplies goes on our website Wed. - Dairy, 11:00 Fri. - Small animal sale, 10:00 Bulls Eye Breeders Miguel A. Machado • 209-838-7011 Angus Bull Sale Employment 1 2 Friday, September 24. Producers Help Wanted FREE Livestock Market, Oakdale, CA. Wanted EUCLID STOCKYARDS when your ad runs in Chino, CA Selling 100 Performance Under New Ownership Tested Bulls. SEEKING MANAGER/CARETAKER the paper. ★ CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 1 PM GET TOP DOLLAR!!! ★ For more information call position. Cattle, horses, outfitting, fa- www.hansenagriplacement.com HORSE & TACK SALE cility management, operation and 1st Saturday of every month. 209-9988-44347 maintenance experience. College and Ranch General Manager: Require ★ BEEF BUYING STATION military education. Prefer remote B.S. Animal Science and prefer RANCH/LODGE MANAGER Western Colorado mountain cow/calf M-F, 8am - noon mountainous location. Resume and MBA. Large multi-breed purebred Southern Colorado ranch is looking for employee who is Jeremy Gorham: 909-597-4818 Cell Phone: 909-282-2198 CAL POLY ALL-BREED references. 307-751-6499 cattle operation needs experienced working cattle ranch honest and hard working, with Corporate Cattleman. Experienced experience in all areas of ranch work. www.euclidstockyard.com PERFORMANCE TEST SEEKING POSITION with 2-3 man candidate will be provided excel- desires sharp individual Cattle and horsemanship skills, flood purebred or commercial cow/calf op- lent benefits plus salary and w/5 years experience. irrigation, machinery experience, BULL SALE eration where clean and organized neatness, and flexibility are important. matter. For resume, references, fur- bonus...... up to $160,000 Send resume to: 10 Competitive salary, benefits, and Cattle For Sale Sunday, October 3, ther information: 702-562-6359 Ranch Foreman (MT)(NV)...... $50K Ranch Mgr. (TX)...... $36K PMT Corp., P.O. Box 610 house. Fax resume with references to 2004 SEEKING MANAGER POSITION Serving Ag Personnel for 45 Years Chanhassen, MN 55317 970-626-5486 Contact: Some college. Management experi- ANGUS ence, bilingual, hard working, respon- Call Eric 308-382-7351 Mike Hall sible, broad knowledge of all livestock. Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT AND COMPOSITE 805-756-2685 Many excellent references. 209-298- Box 1172, Grand Island, NE 68802 Hot Days call for BULLS 0535, leave message. http://bulltest.calpoly.edu Great selection available RANCH FAMILY SEEKING Remote SE Oregon HOT DEALS! of two-year old and N. California/S. Oregon cow/calf or cow/calf operation seeks yearling bulls. 100 HEAD OF yearling ranch management position. Run this 4” sized ad and receive up Currently managing large cow/calf highly qualified individual Outstanding pedigrees REGISTERED operation. Many excellent references. with references to verify with many POLLED HEREFORD 30 years old, married with 2 young to 25% off low-birth bulls available. experience in riding, COWS children. Send responses to: Western All with complete Livestock Journal Box 777: 650 S. roping, animal health, Call the Summertime Specialist... Cow/calf pairs, bred Lipan St. Denver, CO 80223 performance records and heifer calving, fencing, Matt Summers 800-850-2769 breeding soundness heifers, & heifer calves LONG TERM management position etc. Non-smoking/drink- guarantee. Sale Oct. 4, at wanted in Montana or Wyoming. Col- lege degree w/ great references - 406- ing environment; no Cal Poly Foundation, Wooden Shoe Farms, 670-1044 phone or school bus. San Luis Obispo. Blackfoot, ID Competitive salary, 805-756-2685 or 406-254-1247 [email protected] 2 health ins., housing, 208-684-5252 Help Wanted utilities. 541-493-2706 www.wlj.net RANCH MANAGER El Oro Cattle Feeders, Moses Lake, Washington - Feed Manager Split Butte Cattle 400 head cow/calf operation. Lost FARMER/FEEDER Company River Valley, ID. Duties: herd health, Full time position for experi- Responsible for commodity deliveries and inventory for a 60,000 head Dal Porto Livestock Polled Hereford Bulls haying, February calving, range, win- enced mechanic, welder, feedyard and the mixing and distribution of feed for maximum consumption, R A NCHO Range bulls, herd bull ter feeding, mechanical & A.I. exp. a equipment operater. Home including all quality control procedures. This includes monitoring feed intakes, plus. Competitive salary plus bonus- bunk conditions, and cattle behavior to presentation; working with CASINO prospects. Superior es & benefits. (Family or couple pre- available with room for consultants to optimize performance. Will manage, lead and develop feed genetics and EPD’s. ferred) Fax resume or letter to 805- horses & catlle. personnel and be accountable for projecting capital expenditures and for A NGUS BULL Choose your bulls right 379-3768 Call 209-463-8302 preparing and maintaining the annual feed department budget. Typically SALE!! from the bull pens. requires 5+ yrs. cattle feeding experience w / at least 2 yrs. supervisory / Thurs., Sept. 16, 2004 Delivered where and Cowboy/Rancher mgmt. exp. Good understanding of OSHA/HACCP needed; excellent when you want them. wanted to manage cattle side of ranch and wheat farm. Handle communications and leadership skills are required. Bi-lingual (English/Span- 120 Bulls ish) skills are a plus; must be computer literate. BS degree preferred. Contact: Attend our production cows, bred heifers, & stockers. Wheat pasture, grass cattle, sale Oct. 2nd and see fencing, farming. Need to know cattle health and cattle record David Dal Porto If you’re ready to make a change to a growing company where individuals their female sibs sell. keeping. Home, truck, beef, health, room for horse & still make a real difference, email your resume to [email protected] or mail 925-634-0933 or $1,800/month. Family welcome. Come early to Agri Beef Co., P.O. Box 6640, Attn: HR, Boise, ID 83707. We offer a David Medeiros Rupert, Idaho Send resume to: Ranch Position; 1414 East Trail Street, competitive salary and benefits package. Pre-employment drug screen is 209-632-6015 Dodge City, KS 67801 required. EOE 208-431-6301 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 17 Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Cattle For Sale 10 Cattle For Sale 10 Horses 16 Horses 16 Pacific 20A Pacific 20A

for sale at private treaty WEAVER EASTERN OREGON the dispersion of all mature EASTERN OREGON QUARTER OLD PRINCETON RANCH — 615+ deeded acres consisting females from the oldest HORSE of 497 ac. rolling hillside, sage brush, 60 ac. dry farm land, 55 registered angus herd in arizona 9TH ANNUAL ac. of alfalfa & homesite. 4 wheel lines, 100 gpm irrigation PRODUCTION SALE well, 1,352 sq. ft. home w/addition. Metal shop w/concrete Dunn Ranches is selling all cows born before 2002. SUN, SEPT. 19, 1PM floors, barn w/tack room. $299,950 This herd has been in existence for forty years, a Great Falls, MT Proven breeding program fea- DICKENSON RANCH— Pristine recreational ranch bordered closed herd for over twenty years. Every female is a turing cow horses with by the Malheur National Forest, 800+ deeded acres w/115 ac. calving ease expert. These are all highly productive speed, good bone, feet of water rights from Trout Creek. 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The lovely, energy-efficient home, www.stockdogsmagazine N. California 640 acres. Mostly flood built in 1977, has been totally upgraded. 3 BR, 2.75 BA, irrigated, permanent pasture. Great P.O. Box 995, opportunity for right person. Must have SUMMER RANGE 2,280 sq. ft. with views of the Cascade Mountains. 4 Mancos, CO 81328 solid references & adequate capital. SOUTH KNOB RANCH Almost 4,000 acres deeded plus 2,000 adjoin- ponds, fenced and cross-fenced, warm water well, 970-533-1375 Send responses to: Western Live- Visa/MC stock Journal, Box 776: 650 S. Li- ing acres BLM lease. Springs, ponds, cross-fencing, good network of flood irrigated, 5,000 sq. ft. hay barn with tack room, 1 yr. $38 / 2 yr. $72 pan St. Denver, CO 80223 roads. Timber, hunting. Habitat improvement projects. $1,300,000. cattle handling equipment. Hay equipment is in peak Articles: Choosing, Breeding, condition. PLUS a guest/rental home. $869,900. Call Training, Trailing - Vet Info, CENTURY 21 Big Pines Realty, ask for Pat Thomason Dorothy Olsen at Coldwell Banker Morris Real Estate Breeder’s Directory, Calendar, Cell 530-941-2181 and Trial Results. www.wlj.net Check website at: century21bigpines.com 541-330-8498 or 541-480-8997 Central & Eastern OR Ranches 18Central & Eastern AUGUST OR 23, Ranches 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B

CRATER LAKE REALTY FOR SALE: Ranches, Farms, Land, Sunny Central & Eastern Oregon Homes on Acreage, Horse Property Linda Long, Principal Broker - Owner GO TO: www.landandranchsales.com Hunting & Recreational Ranches... Local: Cell: (541) 783-2759 (541) 891-5562 Real Estate For Sale Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument... Toll Free: E-mail: Real Estate For Sale abundant recreational activities; golf, river rafting, fishing, mountain 1-888-262-1939 Junction of Hwy. 62 & 97 [email protected] Mountain 20C Mountain 20C biking, etc. Only 4.5 mi from Fossil, OR. Nearly 200 acres of rolling hills, 2 yr round ponds, 8 springs, and abundant wildlife (elk, deer, antelope, birds), 2 PO Box 489 • Chiloquin, OR 97624 LOP tags. Beautifully remodeled 2800 sq.ft. home w/ high quality throughout. YAINAX RANCH — Reputation cow calf operation, 1,731 acres of flood irrigat- RANCH ON THE RIO GRANDE! COLORADO You really need to see this place to appreciate!! $599,000 ed permanent pasture, timberlands & sub-irrigated meadows. Irrigation well DEL NORTE, COLORADO Jackson County pump 3,500 gpm plus creek. 3 wildlife ponds, 2 homes, pole hay barn, livestock Gorgeous home on 235± acres 436± acres Walden Res shoreline. Premier Hunting Ranch... One of the finest in Oregon. 8200 deeded barn, corrals, scales & shop. Runs 300 cows, 70 heifers, and 50 bulls year “You won’t believe your eyes”! Hwy 14 frontage. $871,800 ac. ranch has been managed strictly for game and wildlife over the last few around, putting up 800-ton grass hay in 2002. USFS permit in conjunction with With five ponds, river frontage, years. Over 4 million board feet of timber. Diverse topography... improved Yuma County owner’s 778-acre meadow and timberland for an authentic guest ranch with irrigation well, domestic well, and 480± acres irrigated $850,000 dryland hay fields, sloping hillsides, rock outcropings, and timbered draws. spectacular riding terrain. Historic Yainax Agency buildings. Timber cruise in Unbelievable herds of elk with large trophy bulls on the ranch! $3,950,000 ditch rights water is not a problem. Kiowa County process. Own a REAL COW Ranch that’s paid its way! $2,670,000 #53197. Fenced and cross fenced. 1,280± acres CRP. 7% return Call Crater Lake Realty for more details. Cattle Ranches... Fully equipped with pens and corrals. Expires 2007. $450,000 Perfect place for horses! Very private! Hard to Find Self-Sustained Hay & Cattle Ranch. 420 ac. / 275 currently Cheyenne County Don’t let this one get away! irrig. with 2 pivots. Currently planted in orchard grass/ alfalfa mix. Home, WILLOW VALLEY RANCH - Klamath County, Oregon - 5,294± acres grass $1,192,500 shop, huge hay barn. Great irrig. well producing over 2000 gpm. Perimeter Here’s the big-time, year-round, safe-water ranch you’ve been Call Debra Parr at 719-588-3815 2,710± acres grass $609,750 today for more information! #206278 fenced. $425,000 Christmas Valley looking for. 3,860 deeded acres including 2,610 acres of flood LLC irrigated. 1,800 acres of pasture are flood irrigated with scat- Mountain Top The Land Office River Ranch - 1000+/- Deeded Ac. 200 head capacity (self-sustained.) Or tered juniper trees for shade and protection, and 810 acres of Farm & Ranch Real Estate would run 500+ yearlings. Unbelievable bird hunting with N. Powder River Realty, LLC Dale Stull, Broker level flood irrigated hay ground or yearling pasture. Ranch owns flowing thru property. All flood irrigated. Ranch headquarters with house, 101 Chico Court - Suite C Toll Free (866) 346-5710 shed, bunk house, barn, and machine shed. $1,750,000 Baker County 11,000 ac. ft. of free water. Improvements are in excellent con- Monte Vista, Colorado 81144 (719) 346-5710 dition and include a 3,000 sf. 4-bed 3-bath home, a 2,260 sf. 3- 719-852-3900 www.thelandofficellc.com Solid 500 Cow Outfit with extra hay production or ability to run extra bed 3-bath home, along with shop, office, calving barn, steel yearlings. 3168 deeded acres near Haines, OR. 1187 irrig. (Pivots & loading chute, digital scales and more. Big game include mule Wheellines). 2 separated homes, corrals, barns, scales, etc. 4 Land Owner deer and antelope. The fishing is great. Pride of ownership is An Independently Owned and Operated Firm. www.wlj.net Preference Tags. Easy highway access. Priced right at $2,895,000 Can also evident everywhere ...... $5,950,000 be purchased in 2 parcels starting at $1,500,000 - call for details 3 CROSS RANCH: Awesome views -Crazies, Absarokees, Big Scott Bruder, Broker HAMBRIGHT CREEK RANCH, Tehama County, Califor- Snowy Mts., timber, rims, big mule deer, pheasants, 6 mi. creek, nia - 7,300 acres of native pasture with open rolling hills and shooting preserve permit, nice house, ranch improvements, 541-475-9896 Cell. 541-480-8891 oak-studded wildlife habitat. This ranch is 10 miles from I-5 on bunkhouse - sleeps 6 w/ kitchen, 2 bath, walk-in cooler, 7,840 ac. Deb Ceciliani - Broker a paved county road, and it is close to the large recreational park $2,500,000. Co-listed with Dan Slezak, Montana Land Office. Toni Hagen - Principal Broker at Black Butte Lake that is used for fishing and water sports. BEAVER CREEK RANCH: BEAUTIFUL 200+ cow ranch, elk, Hwy 97 deer, birds, borders Custer National Forest, excellent improvements! 1 www.ranches4u.com The 10 reservoirs and large springs and seasonal creeks provide ample year-round water for the cattle and wildlife. With Feed base! Winter protection! 131 hd FS permit, NE Ashland, MT. lots of new cross fencing this ranch is best used as a seasonal BIG DIPPER RANCH: Beautiful, remote 10,000 ac. Carter feed for cows and calves and it could support a good hunting County, Montana grass ranch located in Hackberry Creek Valley of lease. There are lots of deer, wild hogs, turkey, quail and dove. the Sheep Mts., 6,000 sq. ft. home/lodge. RANCHES ONLINE OTHER INCREDIBLE RANCHES AVAILABLE This ranch will only rise in value...... $3,650,000 (CONFIDENTIALLY LISTED) SISKIYOU COUNTY RANCH, Montague, California - Year- www.propertiesmag.net Clifton M. Berglee DVM, round cow ranch in a great ag community, 10 minutes from Yre- Montana-Wyoming WEST 800-850-2769 ka and 35 minutes to Ashland, OR. Good climate, 2,500 ft. elevation, long growing season. 1,030 acres includes 300+ flood 1-406-896-0501, Cell 1-406-860-7319 irrigated acres with water from Montague Water District at $12.75/ac. ft. 572 acres are in the water district so additional FOR SALE by OWNER development is at hand. Winter season feedlot on beautiful shel- West of Grand Junction, Colorado - Located in the heart of a farming tered hillside. Two nicely remodeled ranch homes, new pole community. Feedlot (3,500 head capacity), farmland (total acres 345), barn, shop, close to county airport and good schools, pheasant underground irrigation, gated pipe. Good working corrals, 4 squeeze hunting. A great area for skiing, fishing and golf. . .$1,400,000 chutes, working pens. 2 scales, 1-30,000 lb., 1-100,000 lb. Platform. Excellent sheds. Small shop. 3 nice homes, blacktop driveways. Good • Van Cleve Associates Bruce Durant Broker climate for calving season. Serious inquiries only. 520 Klamath Ave. • Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Oregon - California Ranches • 530-885-3978 Call: 970-858-9672 or 970-250-4099 541-884-3129 The same management company controls all three KEATING VALLEY RANCH Baker City, Oregon 155.37 ACRES with approved Real Estate For Sale of the following and are motivated to sell. building site. Farm currently in They wish to move into a larger contiguous opera- Currently carrying 350 pairs plus replacements and bulls with a 2,000 corn, onions, potatoes, Owyhee Southwest 20D tion. Price and terms are very open. Let us know ton hay harvest, this diversified 1,584 deeded acre combination hay, water rights. Cement ditches new grain, and cattle operation is in excellent condition and is located pivot fall of 2003. Expected rev- what works for you and they will try very hard to only 14 miles from town. New cattle handling facility, big barn and enues available $415,000. work it out. Call Bruce Durant on these. shop, one mile of private Powder River access, very nice owner’s NEW MEXICO home with two additional homes, plus a bunkhouse. $2,100,000 CENTURY 21 Parkview WEST TEXAS RANCHES WU ROAD RANCH: 158 acres irrigated by a labor saving, Call Travis Currey 541-212-1871 increased production, pivot in alfalfa which seller expects to Steve Turner Ranches • West Texas, 50,464 acres, north of PERFECT HORSE PLACE Sierra Blanca, TX. produce 5 ton to the acre. Manufactured home, large pole barn William Smith Properties, Inc. 286 acres near Crace, ID. Some irri- closed on 2 sides, 2nd hay barn with feeders, 2nd feed barn with 15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 gated plus pasture. Nice home, yard, • East of Corona, NM, 550 cow units. concrete floor, corrals, chute, scales, etc. This is an easy 541-318-1899 • [email protected] • www.steveturnerranches.com cheap water, good access. Smith & • Pecos, TX, 600 cow units. $900,000. Co. Realty 208-221-6863 operation, high producing ranch that would also lend itself to a • Lordsburg, NM, 6,000 deeded acres. feeding operation. Priced at $449,000. Consider terms. Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale F226/54615. Call for Bruce Durant. www.wlj.net CAMPO BONITO, LLC The next two ranches join one another and also adjoin Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B David P. Dean the lake, which lend themselves to great waterfowl Real Estate For Sale Ranch: 432/426-3779 hunting potential: Mobile: 432/634-0441 Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho Southwest 20D www.availableranches.com GOLBEK SWAN LAKE RANCH: SHORT SWAN LAKE RANCH: Low operating cost family ranch. Old water rights provide free gravity 635 acres all in flood irrigated 1,033 acres with 6 pivots for water for a pivot, wheel lines and flood irrigation. No pump costs! Easy grass from a high volume well. easy operation and high pro- drift to summer permit for 240 hd. Nice ranch setting with good corrals, OLD ROCK HOUSE RANCH This land is very level and has duction. Alfalfa under the pivots 19,596 acres more or less, level to gently rolling plains with several wide produced 3.5 ton to the acre and grass in the corners. Seller barn and home. School bus to ranch entrance. 5 miles to elementary natural draws. Ranch should run 300 to 350 A.U.. plus the grazing. The ranch expects 6 ton to the acre in school. Excellent hunting and fishing area. Asking $875,000 features pine tree studded alfalfa with fields new to 4 Salmon River Realty Challis, ID. 83226 Vista Nueva, Inc. • Charles Bennett home site and home with vault- years old. Irrigated from two Preston Dixon 208-879-2225 (505) 356-5616 days • (505) 276-8204 evenings 905 W. 18th St., Portales, NM 88130 ed ceilings and huge view win- high volume wells. 1998, 4 www.ChallisIdahoRealEstate.com dows and a white rail fence bedroom, 2 bath manufactured $200 PER ACRE SUBSCRIBE TO bordering the lane back to the home in a very attractive pine Row crop land. Pecos, Texas. 5,221 hay barns and other outbuild- tree setting. Two large hay IDAHO RANCHES & FARMS acres total, good for dairy, will nego- WLJ TODAY! ings. Priced at $1,800,000. barns close to the paved high- Your subscription tiate or trade for California real estate. 1,400 Acres Agent 209-529-3520 Consider terms. F225/54614. way for easy winter access. 800-850-2769 to WLJ gets you: Small cattle ranch, good Call for Bruce Durant. Priced at $3,200,000. Consider hunting & fishing, Idaho-Utah Call for listings or check our website for working ranches in a several- terms. F223/54612. Call for free online access border. state area. Let our background in native and introduced grass and cow- Bruce Durant 781 Acres calf and stocker operations be of assistance in your search for the right to the paper! Ranch-row crop, sprinkler- property. DEER RIDGE RANCH: 3,060 acres with 1,288 ac. irrigated crop irrigated. 800 head feedlot, WORKING RANCHES ARE OUR BUSINESS and pasture land. Currently producing dairy quality alfalfa, silage 4 issues of the 2,000 head LCO. Good for feed-lot and grass hay. Suitable for alfalfa, potatoes, and straw- water, nice improvements. CROSSTIMBERS LAND L.L.C. berries. Irrigation is provided by 4 high volume wells. Lots of hay Properties 680 Acres SALES • EVALUATION • CONSULTATION JOHN WILLIAMS • CLAREMORE, OK • 918-341-1999 storage, equipt. storage, corrals, feed-lot, and 3 homes. The main Row crop, cattle Magazine! The A GOOD BUY! LEE HOLCOMBE • PAWHUSKA, OK • 918-287-1996 ranch home has beautiful views overlooking this very special 197 Acres www.crosstimbersland.com ranch. This ranch also offers an excellent opportunity for a hunt- Commercial Cattle Ranch & recreation. Live ing retreat. Priced at $4,500,000. F233/56258 Magazine! And springs, scenic Hagerman This ranch also adjoins the Golbek Ranch above as well as the Valley. 1,000 Head Cow/Calf www.propertiesmag.net Swan Lake. It is for sale merely because the seller wishes to also the Ranch retire, however, he would stay on for awhile as a manager if the NEW MEXICO buyer wishes. Seldom do we have acreage of this size in one Bull Guide!!! Deeded, BLM & Forest. Very good improvements. A PRIDE PROPERTY GROUP OFFERS: piece. Give Rita Remstedt a call on this one. OF OWNERSHIP RANCH! McCuistion Ranch PINE FLATS RANCH: 543 acres in alfalfa and grass. Pivot wheel View Point Ranch Bob Jones, Broker 18,800± acre ranch for sale in N.E. New Mexico. Good lines plus flood irrigation from two high volume wells. Ranch ram- 208/733-0404 or 1-888-558-0870 425,000 acres l/d 3,500 AU turf, mule deer, 13 windmills, 450/500 head cows bler home offset by the white rail fencing, plus 2nd home, shop, Oregon $8,250,000. capacity, or 1,000 yearlings. Enchanting area with large pole barn closed on two sides, close to the highway for easy sensational views. winter access. Seller expects 5 ton to the acre on the alfalfa. Clark NEW MEXICO PROPERTY GROUP Priced at $1,499,000. F224/54613. Company 805-238-7110 TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO - 505-461-4426 Call Bruce Durant 208-345-3163 Twin Falls Idaho • www.rjrealty.com WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL AUGUST 23, 2004 19

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Needler the right place. 541-889-5853 785-448-3119 • 800-552-3538 Make check or money order payable to: Western Livestock Journal and Associates, Ltd. Fax: 785-448-3110 WANTED All calls confidential. MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM TO: WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL • CLASSIFIELD CORRAL www.grahamschool.com 650 S. LIPAN, DENVER, CO 80223 • FAX TO: 303/722-0155 • 800/850-2769 • 303/722-7600 California pasture, interested in all (308) 284-4505 • (847) 559-8330 Over 90 years continuous service sizes of operation. 661-619-3088 20 AUGUST 23, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Forecast: BW I+2.7 G BAR %IMF -.06 WW I+35 Moisture spurs alfalfa RE +.60 MK I+26 FAT -.004 ANGUS YW I+65 %RP +.63 quality concerns SC I+.78 20 STOUT, POWERFUL LONG-AGED Production G Bar New Design 3408 swathed. That means it is — Quicker than HEREFORD BULLS SELL FROM ORVIS 2/20/03 anticipated ready to start seeding and CATTLE CO. OF FARMINGTON, CA. Sire: B/R New Design 323 has lost, on average, 18-25 Sale MGS: VDAR Rito 953 maturity, blooming THESE BULLS ARE DEVELOPED RIGHT percent of its pre-bloom nu- AND READY TO GO TO WORK! NOON • Saturday, a problem. trient value. September 18, 2004 Swain indicated that in By Steven D. Vetter BW +.1 RE +.46 BW I+2.7 some instances one-third of At the ranch near Lodi, California %IMF +.02 WLJ Editor WW +38 FAT +.021 WW I+35 alfalfa’s nutritional value is MK +19 %RP +.08 100 G BAR Angus Bulls & RE +.40 Abundant rainfall in most M I+26 lost when it blooms before YW +79 SF +22.94 20 OC Hereford Bulls PLUS FAT +.009 major hay producing areas SC I-.41 SG +24.01 YW I+65 being cut, with a lot of that 25 Registered G BAR Females %RP +.37 of the U.S. has led to fore- %IMF +.50 SB +43.14 SC I+.78 casts of heavy third and loss being due to the plant Sires Represented: B/R New Design being more stemmy and less Wulff’s Erica Dianna 6400 • 9/3/96 323, Alberda Traveler 416, Connealy G Bar New Design 3407 fourth cutting production, Sire: N Bar Emulation EXT Timeline, SAF Focus of ER, Bon View 2/16/03 which could mean decreased digestible to livestock. MGS: Tehama Bando 155 New Design 878, Basin Max 602C Sire: B/R New Design 323 “It’s not that the nutrients Selling a daughter by Connealy Timeline from this full plus more! MGS: VDAR Rito 953 prices for livestock feed. sister to Wulffs EXT 6106. Also selling a maternal sister However, while quantity is- aren’t in the plant still, but by Papa Durabull bred to Alliance and one by SAF 598 These powerhouse bulls sell...ultrasound- This flush brother to ‘3408’, pictured above, Bando 5175, bred to Leachman Right Time. sells along with three more! n’t expected to be that big of they are locked away in a ed, fertility and performance-tested, manner that makes it much anaplasG BARvaccinated andANGUS all tested negative an issue, forage specialists BW I+1.7 RE I+.21 Fritz & Phforyllis PI Grupe BVD., Owners BW +2.4 harder for livestock to ac- %IMF +.25 and ruminant nutritionists WW I+38 FAT I-.003 (209) 366-1400 WW +36 cess and utilize,” he said. MK I+20 %RP I+.17 16175 N. Ray Road • Lodi, CA 65242 RE -.04 say quality could be a con- Felipe Roman, Cattle Mgr.: (209) 482-0725 MK +22 YW I+72 SF +16.32 FAT +.046 cern. “Increasing intake in order Office: (209) 368-GBAR • www.gbarangus.com SC I+.42 SG +19.05 YW +74 %RP -.47 “Rains have been good to to increase nutrient absorp- %IMF I+.08 SB +28.56 CALL NOW FOR A SALE BOOK: (209) 368-GBAR SC I+.40 spur production and depress tion is key, however, more Auctioneers: Col. Rick Machado and Col. John Rodgers hay prices, on the behalf of mature plants make that G Bar Blackcap 1199 • 10/2/01 G Bar Traveler 3022 Sire: SS Traveler 6807 T510 ORVIS CATTLE CO. 2/04/03 livestock producers,” said hard to do because total dry MGS: VDAR Rito 953 Bruce & Roma Orvis Sire: Alberda Traveler 416 matter contents is increased This maternal sister to 3408 and 3407 out of (209) 899-2460 John Swain, forage special- Circle Oak Blackcap 642 sells bred to 9601 State Route 4 MGS: Krugerrand of Donamere 490 ist with Dodge City, KS, 10-15 percent, on a volume Schurrtop Supreme. Farmington, CA 95230 AgriPlains Inc., “however, it basis, per plant.” Loren Mrnak (775) 848-0160 could also lead to some de- Randy Allen, ruminant terioration in the nutrient nutritionist with AgriPlains, value due to faster-than-nor- said that it is imperative cat- mal plant maturation and tle producers ask the right producers not being on their questions when looking at toes when it comes to that hay they do not know much quicker maturity pattern.” about. Swain and several other “They need to ask their sources said third cutting al- hay provider, or broker, ques- Will buying a Red or Black Angus Bull falfa hay in several central tions concerning the quality and southern Plains states of the hay, specifically its cost you a pile of money this year? has been ready within one maturity, did it come to seed, month of finishing up the and/or whether or not any second crop harvest, which nutrient testing has been is two to four weeks faster conducted on it,” Allen said. than the past few years. “It’s a good idea to get hay “Drought has made it dif- that has been tested because ficult for a lot of Colorado, there are fewer surprises or western Kansas, western Nebraska, Wyoming, New problems that could arise Mexico, and other western once your animals are being states to even worry about fed that hay.” getting a third, let alone Allen said when testing fourth, cutting of hay,” said alfalfa it’s imperative to get Swain. “However, this year information on total di- that has changed and pro- gestible nutrients (TDN), ducers need to get back to crude fiber, and several lev- their normal routines and els of nutrient concentration, watch their alfalfa closer including copper, zinc, and than they have been accus- magnesium. He concluded tomed to recently.” by saying that hay that has The primary problem with been drought stressed in the a good portion of third cut- past could be toxic in ni- ting alfalfa hay is that it trates, and that testing could THE SMARTER ALTERNATIVE! started to hit the “purple reveal any abnormal levels. Many ranchers have given up the performance Break out of the performance rut! Join the bloom” stage before it was — WLJ advantage of crossbred cows and hybrid vigor in growing list of progressive ranchers who have their calves and it’s costing them a pile of cash. made the switch to Western Gelbvieh Connection Gelbvieh and Balancer™ bulls. Our bulls will quickly If you own a quality commercial cowherd that Harvest expected to move you to the next level of profitability. You can has become straight bred and would like to see also trust our years of professional experience significant productivity progress in your herd, we decline under 10.9B working with progressive western ranchers. can help. result, corn prices will re- Other genetic options will also produce a Corn main steady to slightly soft- As our many progressive customers can attest, (from page 1) growthy crossbred calf. However, if you love er, compared to current lev- Early Dawn/Buckhorn Ranches has been perfecting powerful maternal traits and moderate-framed els. However, the likelihood of submarining the $2 mark the SmartCross™ solution to your dilemma for the is becoming more and more unlikely. commercial cows, Western Gelbvieh Connection past 26 years. We were breeding commercial “I thought it was very telling last Monday, the first day Gelbvieh and Balancer™ Bulls are an obvious first British cows to Gelbvieh sires years ago. Today, we following USDA’s crop production forecast, when corn fu- choice. tures saw somewhat of a rally, despite a 10.93 billion are pleased to serve the industry as a leading bushel projection,” Backenfield said. “The fact that corn supplier of western Gelbvieh genetics. quality is waning won’t be a boon to corn prices, but it should keep any further (price) declines at a minimum, at least until the next USDA report.” THE WESTERN GELBVIEH CONNECTION Cattle market analysts actually called last week’s crop data somewhat good news for the cattle feeding indus- ANNUAL FALL BULL SALE try, as it takes away any propensity of putting more feed into an already finished animal. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2004 “Cheap corn gives (cattle) feeders a false sense of se- curity,” said Reed Marquotte, M&Z Livestock Analytics. Selling 150 Black and Red Gelbvieh and Balancer™ Bulls “The cheaper corn gets, the more feeders think they can CATTLEMEN’S LIVESTOCK MARKET IN GALT, CALIFORNIA hold onto cattle longer because the amount of extra ex- pense for the potential extra income is worth it. Howev- WITH WORLD CHAMPION AUCTIONEER COL. MAX OLVERA er, that is not the case, particularly right now when feeders are losing at least $100 per head, and in most cases FLASH- also selling 2 loads of fall pairs, $150-175. bred cows and heifers. “They are paying too much for replacement cattle right now anyway, and the fact that corn prices will remain where they currently are for a little while will force them SALE BOOK REQUESTS: to market cattle immediately and not grow too large on MARCUS HANEY front end supplies.” Oakdale, CA • (209) 847-8440 Most analysts said corn is cheap enough as it is, and that poorer quality crops in some areas could actually keep [email protected] cattle feeders from hurting themselves, financially, lat- www.earlydawnbuckhorn.com er this fall. — WLJ