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website: www.wlj.net • email: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication INSIDE WLJ Pace of corn planting lagging well behind normal LLIVESTOCKIVESTOCK OOUTLOOK—DespiteUTLOOK The corn plant- situation doesn’t change soon. through May 1 was well behind pace of 46 percent, 31 percent and strong prices for most agricultural commodities, the picture isn’t neces- ing season— Across the northern tier states, last year’s good start to the plant- 48 percent, respectively. sarily one of sunny skies and record which most in winter has refused to relinquish ing season. Most states were also Farther south, states such as profits. Rising input costs are squeez- the livestock in- its icy grip and last week, a fresh lagging their five-year average Nebraska and Missouri are also ing producers and there could be dustry were hop- round of snow, ice and rain fell pace for plantings. According to lagging behind in terms of planting some difficulties ahead for several ing would go across the region, flooding fields the NASS data, corn planting was progress. Farmers in Nebraska segments of the industry. PPageage 4 without a hitch— down the Mississippi River Val- only 13 percent complete across were just 15 percent complete with SSOUTHOUTH KKOREA—AfterOREA years of is off to a very ley and across major corn grow- the 18 major corn growing states. field planting, compared to last back-and-forth negotiation, it appears slow start this ing states. The result could mean That compares with 66 percent year when the crop was 44 percent that the federal government has final- year. Colder than normal tem- that unless fields dry quickly, complete on the same date in 2010 planted on the same date and a ly negotiated some key sticking points on critical trade treaties. Of peratures and above normal pre- some extremely vital acreage and a five-year average tally of 40 five-year average of 35 percent particular importance is a free trade cipitation has hampered field work could be switched to soybeans as percent complete. The major corn complete. In Missouri, farmers agreement with South Korea, which across much of the central and farmers scramble to get a crop in growing states of Illinois, Indiana were only 32 percent complete with could significantly bolster trade with southern Corn Belt states prevent- this spring. and Iowa were only 10 percent, 2 plantings, compared to 72 percent the key buyer of U.S. beef. PPageage 5 ing farmers from getting the crop According to USDA’s National percent and 8 percent complete, a year earlier and a five-year aver- BBREEDINGREEDING SOUNDNESS—TheSOUNDNESS planted, which could lead to yield Agricultural Statistics Service respectively, as of May 1, com- age tally of 52 percent complete. No. 1 determinant of profit potential problems later in the year if the (NASS), weekly planting progress pared with a five-year average See Corn on page 16 in a beef cow/calf operation is the birth of a live calf; turning out infertile bulls can have a tremendous impact PPhotohoto ccourtesyourtesy ooff BBetheth HHarrellarrell MMackenzie,ackenzie, BBakeraker CCity,ity, OORR on profitability in beef production systems. Despite that, the National Animal Health Monitoring Survey showed that less than 20 percent of producers in the U.S. perform breed- ing soundness exams on their bulls prior to spring turnout. PPageage 1144 LLANDAND RRELEASEELEASE BBILL—HouseILL Minority Whip Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, recently introduced H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, to release federal lands that have been recognized as unsuit- able for wilderness or roadless desig- nations. Its passage would improve access and the ability to manage lands under the mandated multiple use concept. PPageage 1155

IINDEXNDEX Beef Bits ...... Page - 3 Sale Reports ...... Page - 7 Markets ...... Page - 10 Classifieds ...... Page - 12 Sale Calendar ...... Page - 14 CME Feeder Cattle Index $140 $135 $130 $125 $120 $115 Experimental vaccine shows $110 Price pressures continue $105 promise for bighorn sheep $100 $95 Concerns over pneumonia trans- West in recent years have led to to push fed cattle lower $90 JFMAM JJA SOND mission between wild bighorn concerns that other public lands Fed cattle prices trended lower again last week in early trade, 5 yr avg 2010 2011 sheep and bands of domestic sheep may soon follow the Payette’s lead. which was mostly complete by the end of the day Tuesday. Live grazing western rangelands have In the midst of this debate, re- cattle traded at $114 to $115 in the southern Plains, down $1-2 Weekly Beefy Production plagued land managers in the searchers at Washington State 560 from the prior week’s action with most showlist cattle report- Northwest for the last several University’s (WSU) College of Vet- edly cleaned up. Meanwhile, in the north, dressed trade was 520 years. The conflict reached a fever erinary Medicine have recently reported at $185 to $186 with only light volumes being reported pitch last year when Idaho’s Pay- begun making strides towards a for the week. Cattle in the north were reportedly a little greener 480 ette National Forest reduced do- resolution that may give both spe- than their southern counterparts, so the light volume looked to mestic sheep grazing by 70 percent cies the opportunity to coexist. 440 be enough to finish the dressed trade for the week. in an attempt to reduce interac- In February, researchers, led by Commodity fund liquidation in the ag contracts was a significant 400 tions between the two species. WSU professor Dr. ‘Sri’ Srikuma- factor in last week’s cash cattle trade. Prices for commodities last That decision has led to consider- ran, began testing on an experi- week took an early hit and it was widely reported that margin 360 able friction between sheep ranch- mental vaccine designed to boost J FMA MJ J AS OND calls in metals and oil trade resulted in the liquidation of some 5 yr avg 2010 2011 ers, who worry that their liveli- the immune systems of the big- agricultural commodity contracts, adding to the already significant hoods are now in peril, and envi- horns, allowing them to fight off downward pressure on contract prices. The result has been a great ronmental groups, many of whom pneumonia-causing bacteria. deal of volatility in the grain and livestock trade, with triple- contend that sheep grazing should Though Sri cautions that there are digit swings in cattle prices common over the past couple of weeks be removed entirely from public still many obstacles to be overcome as concerns about pull-through demand from domestic consumers rangelands. Compounding the is- before any type of practical use is LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER and pressure from weaker than expected foreign and domestic $114.16 $183.99 $131.66 sue, increases in bighorn die-offs possible, the new vaccine does economic data pushing prices mostly lower. WEEK ENDING: 5-5-11 due to pneumonia throughout the See Bighorns on page 9 Retailers have been encountering some difficulty moving beef, according to reports, and with gas prices continuing higher ahead of the summer driving season, it’s likely that the situation won’t ease any time soon. Last Thursday, midday boxed beef prices were Utah wades into lower as a result of that pressure, with packers discounting prod- uct to keep the volume up. Choice boxed beef prices were down Wild Lands dispute $1.27 from the prior afternoon at $179.67 while Select was down 26 cents at $174.76. Volume showed signs of improvement at those Turbulence surrounding Secre- ta County, UT, and the Utah levels, which could indicate that prices could be nearing a level of Turbulence surrounding Secretary Association of Counties, which stability, which would, in turn, indicate that fed cattle prices could of Interior Ken Salazar’s contro- jointly filed suit against the Wild also be reaching a level of near-term support, although prices are versial Wild Lands policy only Lands policy on March 22. likely to trend somewhat lower into the summer months. The June seems to be increasing, and now In a press release, Utah Gov. live cattle contract last week was trading at $110.32 last Thursday, the big dogs are beginning to enter Gary Herbert said that the new which was very close to near-term support levels for the June fed the fray. On April 29, the state of Wild Lands policy would make cattle contract, a level which coincides with the March low, analyst Utah announced that it is filing null and void years of extensive Troy Vetterkind of Vetterkind Cattle Brokerage said last week. suit in federal court with the object planning and cooperation that “Technically, if you look at both live and feeder cattle charts, it of nullifying Salazar’s Secretarial went into drawing up local Bu- looks like we have put in some ‘head and shoulder’ tops for the time Order 3310, which brought the reau of Land Management (BLM) being. Price projections from such a top, by measuring from the Wild Lands policy into being. Resource Management Plans head down to the neckline, would take June live cattle down to The suit was filed by the office (RMPs), which are the product of $105-102 and August feeder cattle down to $125-122,” he said. Time Sensitive Priority Handling of Utah Attorney General Mark a public input process mandated “Just something one should be aware of and need to realize in case Shurtleff in the U.S. District by the Federal Land Policy Man- the funds want to continue shelling out of the cattle market. Keep Court for the District of Utah in agement Act (FLPMA). in mind that a $105 June board and a $3 positive basis is still a Salt Lake City. On the same day, “The Department of Interior $108 cash fat cattle market, which isn’t out of the realm of possibil- Alaska submitted a motion to the sought no input from me—nor ity for a summer low. Regardless, the charts have turned negative court to be granted amicus status any other governor—before they and while we come into this morning a little oversold, I still think in the case. issued this order,” said Herbert. See Market on page 11 The state of Utah follows Uin- See Utah on page 8 NEWS: 2 MAY 9, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Livestock industry concerned COMMENTS LEGALLY speaking about important tax benefits Miracles can happen Proper sales for the years in ques- ity. The judge also felt that activities. decision- tion. But the judge ques- some of his actions seemed Being a physician, or in t has been interesting making tioned why some of the contrary to a profit objec- some other high income and advance planning are commissions Novak paid to tive, such as paying the profession, is a red flag in watching all the debate crucial elements in oper- brokers were as high as 50 high rate of commissions IRS screening for those Iabout the issues concern- ating a profitable live- percent, and even 60 per- on livestock sales instead who are declaring tax loss- ing the beef checkoff and the stock venture. Ever since cent in one instance. Unfor- of the standard commis- es in connection with live- turf war between National the inception of income tunately, Novak and his sion. stock or other farming ac- Cattlemen’s Beef Association tax, all areas of farming counsel could not rationally The judge wanted to dis- tivities. (NCBA) and the Cattlemen’s have enjoyed generous explain this. Perhaps the tinguish between someone It is important to have Beef Board (CBB) over the tax benefits. Livestock broker was being given a being an expert in a field periodic appraisals of owners are permitted to bonus, which is perfectly of livestock breeding and ranch property to show past several months. The de- CROW bate essentially revolves take depreciation deduc- permissible, but the judge one who is an expert in the appreciation in value. It is tions on their farm to off- received no explanation to economics of the undertak- important to have written around NCBA handling most of the money and set gross income, as well satisfy him. ing. “A taxpayer’s failure contracts with ranch man- the slight possibility that there may be some as to deduct reasonable Also, the judge said that to obtain expertise in the agers, and it is equally im- gray area between their policy-making activities costs of operating a live- Novak had not prepared “a economics of [livestock- portant to maintain time and their beef promotion efforts. stock breeding or activity written analysis to deter- related] activities indicates logs of your own time de- One thing I’ve learned over the years about from other income. mine how he could make a a lack of profit motive.” voted to ranch activities, cattlemen’s groups, or any group with a board of When challenged by the profit or what he would The judge had a hard specifying what you did directors, is that when boards change, people IRS, many a livestock own- have to do to break even. time figuring out how No- and when you did it. In and agendas change. It’s a simple fact of life that er has found it to be a Petitioner has not consult- vak had any spare time in addition, priority should change is constant with a board-driven organiza- daunting handicap in be- ed with persons with ex- which to engage in the live- be given to maintaining ing unprepared. After los- pertise regarding the fi- stock activity, given his proper business records tion. Cattlemen typically don’t like change, un- ing an audit, there is the nancial aspects of his live- demanding work schedule and financial projections. less it’s the market changing to a higher level. option to go to IRS Appeals stock activity.” at a hospital where he saw If you are audited by the We all know that every time an animal is trad- and, failing that, to U.S. Thus, the judge held No- patients as well as taught IRS, you have many rights ed, a dollar goes into the beef checkoff fund to Tax Court. Louis J. Novak, vak’s activity was not en- medical classes. and should consult an ex- promote the final product—beef. The states col- M.D., of Cleveland, OH, a gaged in for profit. Novak There were other defi- pert to discuss strategy. lect the money and they hand over 50 cents to radiation oncologist, ended honestly believed that he ciencies in his case. He — John Alan Cohan, At- the CBB. The states spend the remaining 50 up taking his case to Tax had the primary purpose failed to show that he had torney at Law cents as they see fit. Court. At stake was over and dominant intent of bought his farm primarily [John Alan Cohan is a $1 million in losses and realizing a profit, but ap- with appreciation in mind, lawyer who has served the One thing for sure, with over 100 folks on the livestock and farming in- CBB, you’re certainly not going to find a 100 per- $370,000 in depreciation. parently the judge dis- or that he expected the The IRS felt that Novak agreed. That meant that value of his herd to in- dustry since l98l. He serves cent consensus on every decision that has been had no time that he could Novak lost his $l million crease over time. Finally, clients in all 50 states, and made. It seems that CBB is pretty much done can be reached at: 3l0/278- even devote to the live- plus in deductions. the judge believed that rec- 0203 or via e-mail at with the convoluted management that NCBA, stock activity because of a The judge felt that No- reational objectives were a [email protected], CBB and the Federation of State Beef Councils heavy work schedule. vak did not perform a de- significant component in or visit his website at www. (Federation) have cooperated under. CBB was re- Novak had $269,000 in tailed analysis of his activ- Novak’s livestock-related JohnAlanCohan.com.] luctant to enter into the long-range planning process this year, one which, historically, the three groups all took part in. They finally agreed Google exposes EPA's latest boondoggle to participate, although with a limit on their fis- GUEST opinion cal obligation to the industry. If you cannot get Congress to legislate, then regulate. subject to EPA/Corps jurisdiction and permitting re- Initially, the politics of the CBB were all sim- This phrase seems to be a common trend among fed- quirements. In general, the guidance is less “guidance” patico and everyone got along, which made eral agencies these days, especially with the U.S. and more of a menu of options for field staff to employ things work well for quite a while. There have al- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you want to support a determination that a given water body is ways been some naysayers regarding the current to hide what you are doing from the American people a “water of the United States.” It also claims to be arrangement between the groups. I was one of until it becomes public, put it in a “guidance” document. consistent with the CWA and the SWANCC and Rapa- those when the agreement was initially struck in Guidance documents are not subject to notice and com- nos Supreme Court decisions, but the truth is it twists 1996. Since that time, the politics and the per- ment requirements under the Administrative Proce- the words of the court and uses them when it is con- sonalities of CBB, NCBA and the Federation dures Act. This is exactly what is currently happening venient to support their approach. For example, it started to change. I’m told that the politics at within EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). expands Justice Kennedy’s plurality decision in the USDA changed, too. A “guidance” document will soon be released that, Rapanos case to allow “similarly situated” waters to based on a draft version, would greatly expand the be aggregated together to demonstrate a significant But the main rub in recent months has been be- jurisdiction of EPA and the Corps over our waters. The nexus to a navigable water, thereby becoming jurisdic- tween the executive boards of CBB and NCBA. At guidance would accomplish this by giving EPA/Corps tional. the onset of this column, I was going to say that field staff a plethora of approaches from which to Kennedy’s words only applied this “similarly situ- the current blend of personalities don’t appear choose in order to support a jurisdictional determina- ated” concept to wetlands in the context of his opinion, able to get through this mess, that perhaps outside tion, making a mockery of the Supreme Court’s deci- not to all waters. The Supreme Court made it clear in counsel was in order. Well, guess what? Hours be- sions in the Rapanos and SWANCC cases that said the both the SWANCC and Rapanos decisions that the fore we were to go to press last week, I received word “navigable” still has important meaning within word “navigable” is an important limiting definition statements from NCBA with one to follow from the the context of the Clean Water Act (CWA), since the with regard to EPA/Corps jurisdiction under the CWA. CBB. The executive leadership locked themselves word limits the jurisdiction of EPA and the Corps. Under the draft guidance, “the agencies expect that After jurisdiction was limited by the Supreme Court the number of waters found to be subject to CWA ju- up in a Denver hotel for two days and hashed it in both the SWANCC and Rapanos cases mentioned risdiction will increase significantly compared to out last week, with outside counsel. above, the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) was practices under the 2003 SWANCC guidance and the NCBA reported that they recognize they are a introduced in the House by former Congressman James 2008 Rapanos guidance,” which this guidance will checkoff contractor to the CBB and they work in Oberstar, D-MN, and by former Sen. Russ Feingold, supersede. It is apparent that EPA and the Corps have partnership to increase the profitability of the D-WI. Those bills would have removed the word chosen to disregard inconvenient Supreme Court deci- beef industry. They agree that program staff is “navigable” from the definition of “waters of the sions that limit their jurisdiction and are unsupportive doing great work and they are supported by both United States,” which would have given EPA and the of their agendas. volunteer leadership and staff and NCBA will Corps virtually limitless jurisdiction over every kind Instead of acting behind closed doors addressing is- continue as a checkoff contractor. of water whether it was a puddle, ditch, mudflat or sues like this that are of great public concern, EPA and otherwise. The regulatory consequences for landown- the Corps should be willing to be transparent as It was also agreed to by the parties that NCBA ers of passage of the CWRA by Congress would have President Obama promised during his campaign. They is a part of the beef industry and represents all been more extensive permitting, preventing state land- should not get away with picking and choosing which segments of the business and will make certain use decisions and significant Endangered Species Act actions should be transparent and which should not that all participants are welcome at the indus- consequences. The National Cattlemen’s Beef (NCBA) based solely on their agendas. Thank goodness someone try’s conferences. and other agricultural organizations fought hard at the Office of Management and Budget leaked the There also appears to be an agreement that against passage of the CWRA over the past two Con- draft guidance to Google several months ago. Other- there are improvements which need to be made gresses, which fortunately resulted in the bills going wise, we probably wouldn’t know anything about their between each CEO and their staffs. Officers have nowhere. plans until the document is issued in final form. That’s committed to improving the working relationship. What is EPA’s apparent plan since it was never unacceptable and no way to run a government. NCBA and CBB, as part of the statement, passed into law? The answer is a “guidance” document NCBA urges all members of Congress to take a com- to all field staff purporting to “reduce the complexity monsense, good government stand on this issue and agreed to work together to develop a clearer un- of EPA and Corps decisions… improve predictability sign onto a letter by Congressmen Bob Gibbs, R-OH, derstanding of the expectations and consequenc- … and increase consistency …” It certainly is consistent and Tim Holden, D-PA, opposing EPA’s guidance docu- es related to the compliance process. 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Only AMI program to combat meat myths and the futures markets ribeye spread to $.56/lb., global economic uncertain- time will tell.” — WLJ The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction showed incredible strength, Leopold noted with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), consumers were asked to He saw a similar pattern March Average Prices last week launched its “Meat MythCrushers” campaign pay record prices for beef. in the price relationships for in an effort to reconnect Americans to modern food pro- Shaking off worries about CAB vs. Choice short loins Ribeye Shortloin Strip Top Butt Tender duction and to “crush” some of the more popular myths the economy, they responded and tenderloins. “The 16.1 CAB© associated today with meat and poultry. The campaign positively. percent increase in CAB is centered around a new website, www.meatmyth Ground beef and cuts tender prices, at $8.95 vs. 2008 $5.45 $4.34 $5.26 $2.44 $8.43 from the chuck and round $7.71 in March 2010, beat crushers.com/, that features science-based information 2009 $4.99 $4.12 $4.81 $2.83 $6.16 and resources in response to some of the most popular led the increase, but middle- the 15.2 percent increase in meat and poultry myths held by consumers, covering meat steaks moved higher, Choice tenders,” Leopold 2010 $5.58 $4.90 $5.13 $2.83 $7.71 topics such as food safety, production methods, nutri- too. Faced with record high said. “More importantly, the prices for the most expen- 52-cent CAB/Choice spread tion and animal welfare, as identified by an AMI con- 2011 $5.76 $5.23 $5.46 $2.98 $8.95 sive cuts, more consumers for tenderloins was even sumer poll conducted by Harris Interactive. The web- opted to ensure the eating wider at 33.3 percent.” '11/'10 3.2% 6.7% 6.4% 5.3% 16.1% site features a dozen videos with AMSA academic experience by turning to the The Iowa-based consul- experts debunking the myths for consumers in a clear Certified Angus Beef (CAB) tant made news in 2009 with USDA Choice and comprehensible manner. A companion brochure, brand. an analysis of the relative 2008 $5.14 $4.22 $4.80 $2.29 $7.88 including detailed references to support statements, is “As middle meat prices wholesale prices for 15 CAB also available on the website. rose, the CAB/Choice vs. Choice beef cuts, showing 2009 $4.58 $3.77 $4.30 $2.65 $5.79 Rusty Duck produces Iowa’s Best Burger spreads widened,” said in- demand for CAB outstripped dustry analyst Julian Leo- that for Choice for a five-year 2010 $5.18 $4.65 $4.77 $2.73 $7.32 The Rusty Duck restaurant in Dexter, IA, is the pold of Leopold Foods. He period that included the re- home of Iowa’s Best Burger in 2011. What started as a has written the monthly cession (www.cabpartners. 2011 $5.20 $4.89 $5.08 $2.78 $8.43 field of 275 nominated Iowa restaurants was whittled “CAB Market Watch” col- com/news/research/CAB- '11/'10 0.4% 5.4% 6.5% 1.8% 15.2% down to a Top Ten round. A secret panel of judges umn for licensees since Brand-Wholesale-Demand- selected the Rusty Duck as the top location to get a January 2010, making note Analysis.pdf). CAB© minus USDA Choice hamburger. Owner Brad Waldron is also the cook at of relative prices for USDA What do the spring 2011 2008 $0.31 $0.11 $0.46 $0.15 $0.55 this 90-seat bar and grille. Eighty percent of his cook- Choice and CAB cuts. prices mean? “Even in this ing time is spent preparing beef at the restaurant Comparing year to year, higher-price environment— 2009 $0.41 $0.35 $0.51 $0.18 $0.37 about 30 miles west of West Des Moines, IA. The CAB ribeyes rose 3.2 per- with record high cutout secret to his great burgers, Waldron said, is beef. Well, cent, from $5.58 per pound prices, abundant grading 2010 $0.40 $0.25 $0.37 $0.10 $0.39 it’s a little more detailed than that. “It’s fresh-ground, (/lb.) in March 2010 to $5.76 and weekly increases in beef hand-pattied beef.” Waldron buys choice boxed beef this March, while the Choice production—it looks like 2011 $0.56 $0.33 $0.37 $0.19 $0.52 and cuts his own steaks. The trim from the top loin ribeye managed only a we’re seeing improved high- '11/'10 40.0% 32.0% 0.0% 90.0% 33.3% and sirloin goes into the grinder and becomes the 2-cent increase. That end beef demand,” Leopold ground beef for his burgers. Then he hand-patties the grind into two sizes—14 ounces, and 8 ounces. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association sponsored the contest. USDA halts some slaughter reports USDA announced last week that certain slaughter data would not be made available for an indetermi- nate amount of time. The data, which is mostly derived from figures calculated by the Food Safety Inspection Service, was halted abruptly last week, with USDA providing a statement which said simply: “The slaughter data for this report (Actual Slaughter under Federal Inspection) is currently unavailable, and it is not known when the issue will be resolved. This report will be released again after the data is available. We apologize for the inconvenience.” The Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) noted that these data disruptions could become routine. LMIC officials also stated that monthly livestock and poultry slaughter reports are at risk, since they build up from the weekly data. LMIC analysis, models, etc., have already been negatively impacted by this situa- tion. In terms of livestock and meat market transpar- ency, these data provide a critical piece of the founda- tion. Concerns about the need for these data to be timely and accurate should be relayed to USDA’s Food 65 Head of quality Individuals sell, representing Safety Inspection Service. Group launches effort against antibiotics the very best bloodlines of four breeds: The Pew Campaign on Human Health and Industrial Farming launched “Moms for Antibiotic Angus • SimAngus • Limousin • Shorthorn Awareness,” a campaign targeting the use of antibiot- ics in animal agriculture. The Pew Initiative, which has been intensifying its anti-agriculture slant in FEATURING THESE LEADING PROGRAMS: SIRES REPRESENTED: recent years, said last week that its newest program is ANGUS a “grassroots movement of moms working to preserve • ABC Angus, Canyonville, OR the effectiveness of antibiotics for their children and SAV Final Answer families.” The campaign also released the results of an • Bar CK Cattle Co., Culver, OR Connealy Packer 547 online poll of 804 American mothers that showed 80 • Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID HARB Pendleton 765 JH percent of respondents were concerned about giving • Blue Mtn Angus, Prairie City, OR TC Grid Topper 355 antibiotics to animals that are being produced for • Country Inn Cattle Co., Klamath Falls, OR Mytty In Focus meat and poultry, with 42 percent saying they are • Gohr Angus, Madras, OR Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 “very concerned” about this practice. The group said B/R New Day 454 more than three-quarters of moms polled favor—and • Hajny Land & Livestock, Ellensburg, WA TC Total 410 more than half “strongly favor”—federal regulations • JCL Angus, Molalla, OR Bon View New Design 878 that would: Allow antibiotics to be used for treating • JR Ranch, Othello, WA Baldridge Nebraska 901 sick animals, but eliminate the use of antibiotics to • K Bar D Angus, Redmond, OR WMR Hero 357 promote growth; Require food animal producers to • KC Angus, Prineville, OR GAR Predestined submit annual reports to the FDA showing the amount GAR Selective and purpose of antibiotics used on their farms; and • Kessler Angus, Milton Freewater, OR require that any antibiotics used in treating food ani- • L & M Angus, Powell Butte, OR LIMOUSIN mals be prescribed and administered to the animals • Majic Valley Angus, Mesa, WA Wulfs Nasa 1212N only by order of a veterinarian. • McCoy Angus, Imbler, OR Tubb Law Dog 009L DHVO Deuce 132R Foundations combine efforts in ag policy • Rafter C Angus, Prineville, OR Eight of the world’s leading foundations launched • Rock Creek Angus, Myrtle Point, OR SIMMENTAL/SIMANGUS AGree, an initiative that will tackle long-term food and • Wilde Ranch, Arlington, OR Resurrection • Legacy agriculture policy issues confronting the nation and the world as the population continues to grow and resourc- es become ever more constrained. 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Farms bled the herd to 2,000 dur- ruckus in the livestock in- have a lot of record highs in like a lot of cow/calf produc- likely need to grow the op- with 100 to 499 head fell ing that time. dustry. Donald is pleased a store this year on grocery ers in this country. His herd eration in the future. Ecken- 4,700. But operations with “I’m fortunate to have both full economic analysis of store pork. I’m not worried numbers have dwindled, fels says he’s not sure, de- 500 or more cows increased sons on the ranch, and my what changes might mean that people will be turned off now holding at around 75 spite high calf prices, that it’s by 200. advice to them has been to is now being planned. to pork; there’s no real cheap Angus crossbred cows. He’s in his best interest to grow Quality and Profitability. get cowed up. We’ve been After nearly three years of meat substitute. I’m just a fifth-generation rancher his cattle herd. Instead, he’s If statistics tell us it’s tough working at that for five or six losses averaging about $23 worried we’ll see them shift with plenty of know-how focused on making more to be small and be in the years,” he says. His sons, per hog, the U.S. pork indus- out of meat consumption who’s boxed in by urban money off fewer head, cater- beef business, Jason Cleere Josh and Wyatt, and his wife, try is looking at a profitable altogether,” Plain says. sprawl and mega-farms that ing to people willing to pay believes there are many Betsy, are active ranchers at year, but not by much. For Exports, he adds, are a seem willing to grab up ev- $1 more per pound of beef on cases where smaller opera- the family operation named producers like Leon Sheets, huge positive for the indus- ery available acre, even at average as long as it’s grass- tions can be more profit- Cayuse Livestock Co., head- a lot of the profits being try. He says in a good month, historically high prices. It’s fed and comes without hor- able. The beef specialist at quartered in the foothills of talked about in the pork in- 20 percent of the pork pro- a puzzle the Missouri pro- mones or implants. Texas A&M frequently tells the Crazy Mountains. dustry are still on paper. duced is exported. “Last ducer has been trying to fit “My goal is to feed out producers their focus Asked why he thinks more While things may look year, we exported $43 worth together. If there’s anything what I raise,” he says. “I’m should be less about num- cow/calf producers haven’t good going into the summer, of pork products for every he’s sure of, it’s that there not there yet, but that’s the bers and more about get- followed suit and increased he says, “We’re getting $60 hog we slaughtered in the are no easy answers. goal. I got into grass-fed beef ting the right cow or heifer herd size, Donald says there on pigs right now. If we’re U.S., so this is very impor- Part of the solution, Eck- about two years ago. It’s a to fit their operations. are a lot of reasons. “We’ve making money, we’re not tant to our business.” enfels believes, lies in diver- way to make more off of my Cleere expects beef prices seen land lost to develop- making much. We’re still Chris Novak, CEO for the sity. His family farm near own calves without having will stay strong over the ment and to row crops. pulling red ink.” National Pork Board, is Sainte Genevieve, MO, pro- to rent another farm. So for next five to 10 years, during When every commodity Sheets heads up Ionia pushing hard to make sure duces corn, wheat, soybeans me, I’ll reduce the herd a which time he’d like to see from wheat to cotton is see- Pigs, a 1,200-sow, farrow-to- demand, both here and and hay. To keep his acreage little, feed it all out on grass, producers focus on quality ing historic prices, a lot of feeder operation based just abroad, continues to grow. productive, he no-tills, uses and make more money in and making more beef with that grass goes back into outside the town of Ionia, IA. The board rolled out a new rotational grazing and cross the process.” fewer head. In other words, row crops.” He began managing the sow brand campaign recently, fences. It’s a strategy that’s The fact that Eckenfels 10 years from now, don’t just Recently named to lead side of the business in 1980, along with a consumer trust helping, especially in a year has been willing to try new have a bigger herd, have a the National Cattlemen’s later buying into ownership. campaign. like this. things like grass-fed beef has better herd. Beef Association, Donald is While he’s optimistic about “We really think we have “It’s kind of hard to believe helped him buck a 10-year “This is a long-term op- a third-generation rancher demand and exports, he is the opportunity to grow pork the beef market is where it’s trend where beef operations portunity,” he adds. “We’ve who never shies away from worried about inputs, espe- consumption. It will be chal- at,” Eckenfels says. “Beef with fewer than 500 cows been saying we need to re- telling it like it is. He says cially feed. lenging, but if we are able to prices today are just phe- are disappearing in America. build cattle numbers for five with a herd size as small as “It’s more than prices. hold market share as those nomenal. And the prices for USDA reports that in 2000, years, but we’ve been creep- it has been since the 1950s, There may not be adequate prices rise, that in and of my row crops aren’t bad ei- there were around 831,000 ing backwards. A lot of that the cow/calf guy is in the supplies,” he says. “World itself will be a victory,” he ther. This year, everything’s beef cow farms in the coun- has been due to drought and driver’s seat. But that stocks for all the major com- says. up. It makes me wish I had try. By 2011, that number stocking rates. doesn’t mean it’s going to be modities are tight, and we’re South Texas rancher more ground.” had dropped to 742,000, with “I’m encouraging cattle- easy. seeing a real battle for acres. Ricky Lester admits it’s hard For now, Eckenfels owns the losses showing up pri- men to get the animals that “We want to be sure beef If we have weather issues or to beat a good steak. But as about 350 acres and leases marily in operations with are the highest quality, most doesn’t get classified as a a delayed harvest, we could a broiler producer, too, Les- another 100 acres. High land fewer than 500 head. Opera- productive and best adapted luxury item in buyers’ run out of supplies.” ter and his family enjoy eat- to the environment,” he minds,” Donald says. “That’s National Pork Producers ing chicken. That makes says. “Consider crossbred something we are focused on Council President Doug him confident about the What’s your Marketing Plan? females. They offer a big right now and are working Wolf has asked Secretary of long-term future for the U.S. Get the job done with JERRY YORK. production advantage. But on very diligently.” Agriculture Tom Vilsack to broiler industry. 208.863.1172 whatever you do, think qual- But the beef industry is consider releasing some “Chicken is very com- California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah ity. It costs as much to raise also working to continue to acres from the Conservation petitive with beef,” says [email protected] • [email protected] a bad one as a good one.” boost demand, especially on Reserve Program (CRP) to Lester, who has eight broil- Bill Donald has been the export side. Donald says try to boost feed production. er houses, each with the Call today to subscribe or advertise! working for six years to the free trade agreement It’s a plan that makes a lot capacity for 27,500 birds 1 . 800 . 850 . 2769 • www.wlj.net build a top-notch herd of with South Korea is espe- of sense to University of near Gonzales, TX. “Chick- “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” black Angus cows on his cially important as this Missouri Economist Ron en has a good consumer could set a benchmark for Plain. image. It is nutritious; it agreements with Japan and “We’re looking at 31 to 32 doesn’t have a lot of fat. TurlockTurlock LivestockLivestock AuctionAuction YardYard China. He’s also focused on million acres tied up in And when a shopper looks T agreements with Panama CRP,” he says. “A few more into the meat case, it doesn’t T The Central California Livestock Marketing Center and Colombia. acres for corn and soybeans matter what the brand of LL Brett Stuart, an analyst will give the industry a little chicken is, she is guaran- with CattleFax, agrees the relief, so it’s absolutely the teed a uniform product.” TThehe 22011011 CContraontra CCosta,osta, AAlameda,lameda, SSanan export market is a real plus right time to reduce CRP David Harvey, economist for today’s cattle industry. acreage. The other side of with ERS, forecasts a steady JJoaquin,oaquin, SStanislaustanislaus CCountyounty CCattlemen’sattlemen’s He says the South Korean this is that it would reduce demand for broiler meat. trade agreement would take government expenditures. The wholesale, whole-bird AAssociations’ssociations’ SSpecialpecial SShowcasehowcase FFeedereeder SSalesales import duties, now at 40 It’s a win-win from my per- price in 2010 was 82.9 cents Where the tradition continues and livestock merchandising is at its finest! percent, down to zero over a spective.” per pound, up from 77.6 Saturdays: Brunch at 9 a.m. • Sale at 10 a.m. 15-year period. The weaker Plain says the average cents in 2009. Harvey says dollar may be a plus in ex- pork producer will make ERS economists are fore- SSaturday,aturday, MMayay 114th4th - JJuneune 44thth - JuneJune 18th18th - JulyJuly 9th9th port sales, too, but Stuart money this year, but not very casting a range in whole- SELLING SOME OF THE FINEST CALVES AND YEARLINGS FROM THESE COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS: points out one of his biggest much. While the first quar- bird prices of 81 cents to 86 Merced-Mariposa, Santa Clara, Napa-Solano, Madera, Calaveras, worries has to do with infla- ter and last quarter look to cents for 2011. Obviously Tuolumne, Fresno-Kings, San Benito and Tahoe. tion. “Input cost inflation is be losses, the middle two feed costs, which are a ma- probably our biggest risk quarters of 2011 should put jor production expense, will ALSO FEATURING AGE & SOURCE VERIFIED CALVES AND YEARLINGS today in the cattle world,” he producers in a positive posi- be much higher, and energy THROUGH EACH OF THESE SALES INCLUDING OVER 1,500 HEAD FOR MAY 14TH. says. “Feed prices across the tion for the year as a whole. costs also look to be higher. Special breed sections for Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Gelbvieh and Red Angus PLUS board are extremely high, Chris Hurt, Purdue Uni- But Harvey points out those natural beef! All breeds promoted in our catalog and at the sale. Personal service and fertilizer price hikes are versity’s pork agricultural same higher feed and en- second-to-none. Cattle sorted and fed with care. Value-based marketing through competitive auction bidding. Buyers from California and across the country. just as high. We may be look- economist, agrees there’s a ergy costs will likely have a ing at near-record beef pric- profit to be had in 2011. He greater impact on beef and es, but I don’t know how says average 2011 prices pork producers, resulting in SSpecialpecial CowCow SaleSale - FFeaturingeaturing 115050 PPairsairs & BBredred CCowsows much more money we’re ac- will likely end up around higher prices for those Tuesday, May 10th tually going to be making.” $65 per live cwt, and $87 per meats. That could result in Stuart says America’s live cwt on a lean basis. With shoppers buying more Including 40 fancy pairs from one ranch. corn producers have gotten the record corn prices fac- chicken. Mark your calendar for these upcoming into the uncomfortable posi- tored in, he says input costs Lester says a major ad- Western Video Market Spring Events tion of needing to produce a will end up around $63.50 vantage broilers have over Thur., May 26th & Fri., June 10th near-record crop every year per live cwt. beef is their outstanding to stay ahead of demand. “These very high corn feed conversion and growth For cattlemen, Stuart says prices are probably not go- rate. Dedicated to animal welfare. it’s more important than ing to throw the hog indus- Exports of broiler meat ever before to be an astute try into terrible losses. It also have been stronger CCallall ttodayoday ttoo cconsignonsign yyourour ccattle!attle! risk manager. “Right now looks like we’ll be able to pay than expected. 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Plain pansion, says Gary Cooper, WWW.TURLOCKLIVESTOCK.COM beef industry today, it might says fuel prices are one thing a major turkey and egg pro- be tempting to overlook the he is worried about because ducer in Oakwood, OH, and challenges. Donald says he as consumers get squeezed chairman of the U.S. Poul- is especially concerned about there, they tend to back off try & Egg Association. Al- WORKING HARD FOR THE CALIFORNIA CATTLE PRODUCER some of the environmental spending in other areas. though his overall outlook is constraints that could be “We just don’t know if the optimistic, he concedes there laid on agriculture from the economy will be strong will always be ups and Environmental Protection enough for consumers to pay downs in prices and incomes Agency. Another concern is higher meat prices. January that, he says, help get rid of proposed changes to Grain retail pork prices were the inefficient producers. — Inspection, Packers and highest for that month ever, DTN WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MAY 9, 2011 5 Efforts to expand trade with South Korea and other partners intensify Beef trade prospects with men’s Beef Association (NC- to be able to compete in the name of food safety, have initiative announced last ment the ongoing efforts of important trading partners BA) president and a Mon- global marketplace. While unnecessarily restricted week is a key part of the the U.S. government to con- received a big boost last tana cattleman. “NCBA has these agreements have been U.S. exports,” said Philip long-term strategy to reach vince Korea, as well as gov- week with the announce- been an outspoken support- stalled, our trade competi- Seng, USMEF president out to key stakeholders in ernments throughout north ment from the White House er of these agreements be- tors have moved forward and CEO. “These new re- Korea and provide the nec- Asia, to open their markets that the administration is cause they increase market with deals of their own,” sources will enable us to essary resources to build to U.S. beef on the basis of set to begin technical discus- access and provide stable Donald said. expand and intensify our Korean consumer confidence science-based international sions with congressional export markets based on In an effort to help move efforts with a goal of the in U.S. beef, educate con- standards,” said Seng. leaders to draft implement- internationally recognized trade levels forward, last complete restoration of the sumers and retailers about Seng added that the pro- ing legislation and State- scientific standards.” week, the U.S. Meat Export beef market in Korea.” U.S. beef safety assurance posed FTA between the U.S. ments of Administrative Last week, U.S. Trade Federation (USMEF) an- Although exports to South and inspection systems, pro- and South Korea will dove- Action for pending free trade Representative (USTR) Ron nounced a major new effort Korea have been particu- mote science-based decision- tail perfectly with this en- agreements (FTA) with Kirk sent letters to the targeting the South Korean larly strong through the first making and the adoption of hanced initiative. The goal South Korea, Colombia and chairmen and ranking mem- market. According to US- four months of 2011, there international standards to is to help the U.S. regain the Panama. bers of the Senate Finance MEF, a USDA grant of $1 are signs that some of that facilitate trade, and deepen position as the No. 1 im- The news means that beef Committee and the House million from the Market Ac- strength may be fading. Al- understanding of the science ported beef in Korea, reach- sales to these three nations, Ways and Means Commit- cess Program (MAP) will be though export levels have behind the rules adopted by ing and potentially exceed- particularly South Korea, tee indicating Colombia has utilized to support ongoing been good since trade re- international standards- ing the peak imported beef which is an important mar- taken necessary steps, in marketing campaigns in sumed, it still has not re- setting bodies. market share of 68 percent ket for cattlemen, could soon accordance with an action this critical market. US- turned to pre-BSE levels. As part of this process, attained in 2003. Once ap- see expanded access. plan agreed upon by both MEF will also seek an ad- The marketing campaign USMEF is developing the proved, the FTA will reduce “It is great that the United nations regarding labor ditional $10 million in MAP announced by USMEF aims framework for a five-year, duties on U.S. beef from 40 States is getting off the side- rights, to move forward with funding this year to imple- to boost sales to South Korea $10 million campaign tar- percent to zero over 15 years, lines and back into the game finalizing this agreement. ment a five-year strategy to back to the heights reached geting this key Asian mar- making it more affordable of expanding trade opportu- Donald said USTR has further expand U.S. beef in 2003, prior to the discov- ket. for a broader range of Ko- nities for U.S. products by played a critical role in mov- exports to Korea, the group ery of BSE in the U.S. “This integrated strategy rean consumers. — John moving forward with the ing these agreements for- said last week. According to USMEF, the will support and comple- Robinson, WLJ Editor pending trade agreements ward. “The U.S. meat industry with South Korea, Panama “With 96 percent of the has faced unprecedented and Colombia,” said Bill world’s consumers living and unscientific technical Helping ranchers like you improve their land, their lives, Donald, National Cattle- outside our borders, we have barriers to trade that, in the and their bottom line for 30 years! Ranching For Profi t Cattle groups file lawsuit against EPA The Business School of the Livestock Industry —EPA’s numeric standards, Florida deter- ready struggling economy. mined on its own that nu- This rule is estimated by “No single thing has had more infl uence in the way we do business nutrient criteria meric criteria would be ap- EPA to cost Florida approx- than the principles taught in RFP.” — Henry Giacomini, California flawed. propriate. On Sept. 28, imately $113 million in The National Cattlemen’s 2007, EPA approved Flori- implementation costs and Springfi eld, MO • Aug. 7 – 13, 2011 Beef Association (NCBA) da’s revised NNC Develop- roughly $35 million annu- and the Florida Cattlemen’s ment Plan. Environmental- ally. However, other experts Boise, ID • Dec. 4 – 10, 2011 Association (FCA) filed a ists then sued EPA for fail- predict this rule carries a Colorado Springs, CO • Jan. 8 – 14, 2012 lawsuit April 28, 2011, chal- ure to develop new water much heftier price tag. A lenging the Environmental quality standards for Flori- study conducted by the Billings, MT • Jan. 22 – 28, 2012 Protection Agency’s (EPA) da. EPA initially contested Florida Department of Ag- the argument. However, in riculture and Consumer determination letter and Call for our free information packet: final rule establishing nu- a December 2008 memo, Services, the University of meric nutrient criteria EPA staff caved to the envi- Florida, and Soil and Water 707-429-2292 (NNC) for Florida’s lakes, ronmentalists, laying the Engineering Technology, www.ranchingforprofi t.com rivers, streams and springs. foundation for EPA to estab- Inc., concluded that the eco- Ranch Management Consultants, Inc. The lawsuit was filed in the lish NNC in Florida. Accord- nomic impact could easily U.S. District Court for the ing to Jim Strickland, FCA reach $3.1 billion in imple- Northern District of Florida president and a cattle mentation costs and annual in Tallahassee. According to rancher from Myakka, FL, costs could top $974 million. NCBA Chief Environmen- EPA’s plan will likely serve The study also predicts tal Counsel Tamara Thies, as a model for other water 15,000 agricultural jobs will the groups are asking the basins across the country. be lost. court to do two things. “There is no reason to “This isn’t good for Flori- “First, we ask the court believe that this is only a da. This isn’t good for Amer- to set aside and hold unlaw- Florida or Florida agricul- ica. We are not alone in our ful the letter and rule be- ture issue. It touches every opposition to the NNC rule. cause they are arbitrary, homeowner in the state. Both Florida Attorney Gen- capricious, go beyond EPA’s EPA has indicated that this eral Pam Bondi and Florida statutory authority and are rule in Florida will be a Agriculture Commissioner in violation of the Adminis- template for the rest of the Adam Putnam and their trative Procedures Act,” country. I have no reason predecessors have filed suit Upcoming said Thies. “Secondly, we whatsoever to believe Flor- on behalf of the state of ask the court to set aside ida is the only target,” said Florida. Our elected leaders the letter and rule and stop Strickland. “I believe if this have been outspoken Video Sale EPA from further action on rule isn’t stopped dead in its against this rule. Further- both due to the irreparable track, it will be a model for more, just last week, our harm Florida agricultural every water basin in the own Department of Envi- producers will suffer if the country, including the Mis- ronmental Protection asked TThursday,hursday, agency’s actions are not sissippi River Basin, which EPA to rescind this rule,” stopped.” is the lifeblood of rural said Strickland. “EPA is Under the Clean Water America.” overreaching with this man- Act, each state must de- Strickland said EPA’s date and their methodology MMayay 226th6th velop water quality stan- plan is not just an attack on is flawed. EPA has little to dards that relate to the the cattle industry or rural no regard for farmers and designated uses the state America. He said the NNC ranchers and obviously no Catalog Deadline: chooses for its waters. In a rule will cause substantial respect for congressional review of its water quality financial damage to an al- intent.” — WLJ May 12th Talking about brand inspection Nebraska Cattlemen el. There will also be an NC by sharing their ideas and (NC) will be talking about booth set up all day where listening to the ideas of oth- WATCH on DISH Network Channel 219 brand inspection, brand anyone can come to give ers,” said Kelsey. “Nebraska recording and brand inves- their input about brand Cattlemen is happy to help or tigation at an upcoming inspection, recording and facilitate this important Nebraska Cattlemen Brand investigation. discussion.” WATCH & LISTEN TO THE SALE AT: Input meeting. This meet- Additional brand meet- At the 2010 NC Conven- ing will be held on May 25 ings will be held through- tion, the membership di- at the Atkinson Livestock out the state in the months rected the organization to Market in Atkinson, NE. to come. Nebraska is a state gather data about brand The Brand Input Meeting that is split; the west side inspection and hold infor- will begin at 7:00 p.m. CST of the state has brand in- mational meetings to edu- and all cattle producers spection while the east side cate and listen to producers For details, call our office at 530-347-3793 and interested individuals does not. Those who raise about this issue. At each of are invited to attend. cattle or are involved with the meetings, input from or e-mail us at [email protected] Another opportunity to the industry are invited to producers will be recorded. discuss brand inspection come share their thoughts NC appreciates the Ne- LOOK FOR THE CATALOG & PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE: will be at the Sandhills on this topic. braska Brand Committee’s www.wvmcattle.com Cattle Association Conven- “This input might include involvement in these meet- tion on May 26 in Valen- ideas to make the program ings. Market your cattle with the professionals! tine, NE, where Michael better. It is critical for Ne- For more information, Kelsey, NC executive vice braska beef producers to call Melody Benjamin at president, will be on a pan- hear all sides of this issue 308/760-6464. — WLJ 6 MAY 9, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SUBSCRIBE NOW! Eastern Livestock Don’t miss your chance Company manager sued to get the best read A former Eastern Live- dorsed a fraudulent transfer “Downs knowingly and stock Company (ELC) of funds under bankruptcy intentionally exerted unau- livestock industry branch manager allegedly code and committed crimi- thorized control over ELC’s received and deposited $1.24 nal conversion of the checks property when he took, en- ❏ 3 years $87.00 publication. Rates apply to U.S. subscriptions only. million of checks that cus- under Indiana law. The law- dorsed, and negotiated Includes these tomers made payable to the suit seeks return of the checks made payable to Best Buy! quality magazines: cattle broker in the days funds, attorney’s fees and ELC,” which harmed ELC’s immediately following a punitive damages. creditors, the court docu- ❏ 2 years $65.00 • Bull Buyer’s Guide bank’s hold on ELC’s ac- Downs could not be ments allege. Downs is • Commercial Cattle Issue counts, a lawsuit filed in reached for comment. A listed in bankruptcy docu- ❏ 1 year $45.00 • Properties Ranch & Farm federal bankruptcy court Kentucky business license ments as a creditor to ELC, alleged. for Willie Downs Livestock but the amount was listed Name ______ELC’s bankruptcy trustee of Bardstown, KY, shows a as unknown. Knauer’s law- told DTN that this is the change of address two years suit against Downs states Company ______first of many similar law- ago, but there was no phone the amount paid to him was suits he’s going to file, in- listed for the company or its in excess of what he would Address ______cluding one against another registered agent. be paid under bankruptcy branch manager for a larger proceedings and was paid City ______State______amount. within 90 days of the peti- According to court docu- “Any time you tion for bankruptcy. In Zip ______Phone ______ments, ELC employees have a company bankruptcy cases, payments signed over 28 checks to made within 90 days of the E-mail ______Lexington, KY, branch man- that owes bankruptcy are called pref- ager Willie Downs instead ❏ Payment Enclosed ❏ Bill Me Later ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ Discover erential payments and can ❏ of depositing them in the creditors and be rescinded. American Express Fifth Third bank account. The lawsuit also alleged Complete the following for credit card orders: Downs then endorsed and you take money that Downs converted the deposited the checks, rough- checks criminally, and un- ly half of which cleared, ac- from the der Indiana law, the trustee _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ cording to Jim Knauer, the could be entitled to triple court-appointed bankruptcy company to pay damages—an award three CARD NUMBER trustee. Knauer said it’s times the monetary dam- EXPIRATION DATE likely companies that wrote someone else, ages, about $3.73 million— the checks put stop pay- in addition to recovering the ments on them once ELC’s that’s fraud.” $1.2 million plus interest. _/_/_/_/ bad checks hit cattle coun- Branch managers MONTH YEAR SIGNATURE try. “Any time you have a com- Fifth Third Bank froze get big payments pany that owes creditors ELC’s accounts on Nov. 2, An 89-page list of pay- PLEASE PRINT NAME AS IT APPEARS ON THE CREDIT CARD and you take money from 2010, after uncovering an ments made to ELC insiders Mail to: the company to pay someone alleged check kiting scheme filed as part of the company’s else, that’s fraud,” Knauer and as much as $2.5 billion bankruptcy schedules shows told DTN. “That’s especially in fictitious sales to related ELC wrote checks worth at Circulation Dept., P.O. Box 370930, Denver, CO 80237-0930 true when the company is entities in a lawsuit filed in least $2.78 billion to mem- FOR EXPRESS SUBSCRIPTION, CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-850-2769 insolvent and doesn’t have Hamilton County, OH, court. bers of the Gibson family, assets left to pay every- Knauer’s investigation has or order online at www.wlj.net employees, employees’ busi- one.” also found evidence of the nesses and enterprises re- The lawsuit alleged check kiting scheme that lated to ELC. It also includ- Downs received and en- involved several other ELC ed payroll information, but branch managersg and has that was a small portion of determineddetermined that ELELCC has the overall figure. beenbeen writingwriting checkschecks forfor ficti- More than $1.1 billion in tious transactions sincesin at checks were written to least 202008.0080 . Thomas Gibson. As a rresultesult of FFifthifth TThird’sh ELC paid more than $542 freeze,freeze, 743 ranchersranchers and million to Willie Downs livestocklivestock businessesbusinesses rreceivedec Comp Livestock, Inc., from Dec. 7, Sales any bad checks totaling $130 – Mist Sprayerspy 2009, to Oct. 29, 2010, but BullsBulls wiwithth 3300 million.million. ThThee sstaggeringtaggering loss- it’s not clear whether the years of bredbred-in- in es couldcould put some out ooff busi- payments were for cattle. nessness ssinceince claimsclaims on ELC’sE feed effi ciency American Made Motor Models Several branch managers available $875,000 federal bond are for sale We offer a complete line of low volume mist blowers. received unusually large expected to pay just pennies Excellent for spraying: amounts compared to oth- Good at $1,800 on the dollar. CATTLE, vegetables, vineyards, References ers. Six employees listed as Better at $2,300 Low Maintenance orchards, nurseries, available in The transfer of $1.2 mil- High Performance managers or branch manag- Christmas trees, mosquitoes, your area lion of checks signed over to SSaleraler & BlackBlack Best at $2,800 ers were paid between AAngusngus CCompositesomposites chicken houses, etc. Downs took place just days Gary: 970-929-5181 For free brochure contact: before an Ohio court ap- $18,000 and $45,000 com- Swihart Sales Co. 785-754-3513 or 800-864-4595 pared to a branch manager www.fi gure4cattleco.com • 970-216-8748 Cell 7240 County Road AA, Quinter, KS 67752 www.swihart-sales.com pointed a receiver to take control of the business on from Oklahoma who re- Nov. 9, 2010, and ordered ceived almost $10.7 million, Two-Year-Old registered Limousin Bulls the cattle brokerage’s man- a Tennessee branch man- Proven genetics, range ready. Selling over 250+ head annually. VVFVVFFF RedRRedReedd AngusAAngusAnngguuss agement staff and owner, ager who received $20.3 mil- Thomas Gibson, to cease all lion, and a Mississippi For Sale at Private Treaty branch manager who was

SALE reports TJS RED ANGUS 3RD ANNUAL sale was well attended and received, March 25, Morris, MN 74 Lots ...... $2,670 at this successful sale including Iowa, lateral 2R; to Gary Paul, Yoder, CO, “RED TRUCK” BULL SALE with buyers from several states pres- 204 Yearling bulls ...... $4,922 Auctioneer: John Korrey Colorado and Texas. TOPS—Bal- $4,000. JCGR Bar GT 587W, April 5, Buffalo, WY ent, including South Dakota, Montana, 71 2-year-old bulls ...... 4,694 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh held their ancer & Gelbvieh: GRW 7 Bar J 10/16/09, by RTR New Design 4316; 94 Yearling bulls ...... $3,170 Oklahoma and Alabama. TOPS: Bu- 10 Fall yearling bulls ...... 5,125 spring bull sale at the High Plains 1004X, 1/26/10, by BABR RID to Gary Paul, Yoder, CO, $4,000. Auctioneer: Kyle Gilchrist ford Onward X68, 3/9/10, by Lime- 39 Open yearling females ... 3,423 Livestock Exchange in Brush, CO. A Rooster Cogburn 854U; $6,200. JCGR Bar GT 260X, 3/4/10, by In their 23rd year of raising Red stone Onward S173; to Mike and 20 Bred females ...... 3,535 reputable name in the business, GRW 7 Bar J 1001X, 1/22/10, by JCGR Bar GT Carson 124T ET; to Angus cattle, TJS Red Angus, a fam- Judy Lehfkamp, Caputa, SD, $5,000. Auctioneers: Sonny Booth and Jumping Cow Gelbvieh places an BABR RID Rooster Cogburn 854U; Montgomery Gelbvieh Cattle Co., ily-run ranch, held their third annual Limestone Great Divide X403, Ronn Cunningham emphasis on quality and consistency, $4,900. JCGR Bar GT 521W ET, Vega, TX, $4,000. Hereford: BLC “Red Truck” sale. Demand was strong 2/16/10, by Limestone Great Divide Sale Manager: which was evident in this offering of 8/9/09, by RID R Collateral 2R; to Red Advance 004, 3/28/10, by WCC for these moderate, thick bulls with U254; to Buford Ranches, Vinita, OK, American Cattle Services moderate-framed, performance-ori- Chris Mitchell, Gladbrooke, IA, Red Hawk 5040599141; to Pete good carcass traits, great maternal $4,500. Reisig 263X 081, 1/21/10, by Wulf Limousin Farms held their ented, structurally correct, easy $4,500. JCGR Bar GT 535W ET, Kovac, Riverwatch Ranch, Trinidad, strengths, and good dispositions. This EXAR 263X; to Dan and Sherry Stil- 2011 Opportunity Sale, an event that fleshing bulls loaded with eye appeal 8/15/09, by RID R Collateral 2R; to CO, $3,500. TPV 286M Advance quality offering featured a very solid, son, Lewistown, MT, $4,000. Buford was received with enthusiasm by and suited for the long run. Demand Montgomery Gelbvieh Cattle Co., 023X, 3/1/10, by HH Advance 286M sound, functional set of bulls that are Onward X294, 3/19/10, by Limestone those attending. Cattle sold into 26 was strong for this quality offering Vega, TX, $4,500. JCGR Bar GT 1ET; to Mike Fuchs, Del Norte, CO, run on native range and ready for all Onward S173; to Torske Land & Live- states and three Canadian provinces and many states were represented 530W ET, 8/13/09, by RID R Col- $3,500. — PETE CROW environments, resulting in a good sale stock, Hardin, MT, $3,900. Reisig Dido and 344.33 lots sold with an average for the Schick and Haug families. 050, 12/20/09, by G C C Sherlock of $4,631. Volume buyers were plen- TOPS: TJS Dead Center X0129, 620S; to Thunderfoot Angus, Gordon, tiful with Wayne and Rudy Heppner, 2/16/10, by 5L Tradesman 1715-6237; AL, $3,000. Reisig Quality 018, 2/6/10, Bismark, ND, taking the lead by to Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID, by Garret’s Nationwide 8001; to Tim purchasing 11 bulls. TOPS—Bulls: $13,000. TJS Colossal X042, 3/21/10, and Julie Schick, Lodge Gras, MT, Wulfs Xtractor X233X, 4/8/10, red, by TR Epic ST618; to Laubach Red $2,900. Reisig Rachel 079, 1/15/10, homozygous polled, purebred by Angus, Big Timber, MT, $7,000. TJS by SQ Credence 67S; to Sioux Pass Wulfs Titus 2149T; to DBL Inc., Ful- Bullseye X0210, 3/9/10, by Lorenzen Angus, Lodge Grass, MT, $2,800. lerton, NE, 2/3 interest and full pos- Magnum 6816; to Mike Karweik, Wal- — JERRY GLIKO session, $66,000. Wulfs Xcellsior nut Springs Farms, Hopkins, MI, X252X, 4/6/10, red, homozygous $5,600. TJS Berry Top 0131, 1/29/10, STEVENSON ANGUS polled, purebred, by Wulfs Sirloin by TJS Berry Cherry 8801; to John BULL SALE 3172S; to Kenny Brock, Notasaluga, www.escalonlivestockmarket.com Kinchen, Kinchen Red Angus, Lusk, April 14, Laramie, WY AL, and American Breeders Service WY, $5,500. TJS Epic X007, 2/3/10, 109 Bulls ...... $3,727 of DeForest, WI, 2/3 interest and full 2255255525 E.E. LoneLone TTreeree RRd.d. • EEscalon,scalon, CCAA 9953205320 by TR Epic ST618; to Jerry Long, Auctioneer: Joe Goggins possession, $35,000. Wulfs X-Brac- 2 milesmiles nnorthorth ooff EEscalon,scalon, CCAA Banner, WY, $5,400. TLS Norseman Considered a successful sale all ing 6294X, 4/8/10, red, homozygous King X0192, 3/7/10, by 5L Norseman around, the Stevenson Angus offering polled, purebred, by Wulfs Titus King 2291; to Silver Spur Ranch, El- consisted of ranch-raised bulls. Raised 2149T; to Highland Stock Farms, bert, CO, $5,000. TJS Primetime with no creep feed followed by a high Bragg Creek, AB, Canada, $19,000. UUPCOMINGPCOMING SPECIALSPECIAL X0150, 2/21/10, by TJS Berry Cherry roughage ration, these bulls are guar- Wulfs XM Radio T004X, red, ho- 8801; to Meyer Company Ranch, anteed breeders, a fact appreciated mozygous polled, purebred, by Wulfs Helmville, MT, $5,000. — PETE by the buyers, and strong demand met Titus 2149T; to Martin Limousin, FFEEDEREEDER CATTLECATTLE SALESSALES CROW this quality offering. TOPS: Diamond Mason, TN, $19,000. Wulfs X Factor Hoover Dam 293X, 2/3/10, by Hoover 7523X, 2/28/10, red, homozygous LOOSLI RED ANGUS 37th Dam; to Jensen Angus, Boulder, WY, polled, purebred, by Wulfs Ransom May 16th & 23rd ANNUAL BULL SALE $7,500. Stevenson Ultimate 8760, 3059R; to Combest Limousin, Er- March 14, Ashton, ID 1/23/10, by G A R Ultimate; to Justin skine, Alberta, Canada, $15,000. 100 Yearling Pettit, Pierce, CO, $6,750. Stevenson Wulfs Xacto 7303X, 4/4/10, black, Sell at competitive Livestock Market. Red Angus bulls ...... $3,441 On Track X882, 1/16/10, by Diamond polled, purebred, by Wulfs Un- 51 Yearling On Track 748R; to Big Creek Ranch, abridged 6093U; to Diamond V Red Angus heifers ...... 1,262 Encampment, WY, $6,500. Stevenson Ranch, Butch Jochim, Selfridge, ND, See you at ringside! Auctioneer: Kyle Colyer Hero 7330, 3/2/10, by Stevenson $11,000. Wulfs Xistance V638X, Consignments welcome. Loosli Red Angus held their 37th Hero 1216U; to Gittleson Angus, 3/6/10, black, homozygous polled, annual bull sale offering an exciting Stramboat Springs, CO, $6,250. Ste- purebred, by Wulfs Springloaded For more information, call: selection of bulls balanced with per- venson Payweight 4070, 3/16/10, by 3158S; to Vorthman Limousin, Trey- formance, quality and proven genet- Basin Payweight 025S; to Big Creek nor, IA, $11,000. Open female: Wulfs Miguel A. Machado, President ics. Raised in a harsh environment in Ranch, $6,250. — JERRY GLIKO Xotic Accent 0429X, 4/6/10, black, Office: 209-838-7011 which only the efficient and balanced homozygous polled, purebred, by Fax: 209-838-1535 cattle can be maintained, this offering COBB CHAROLAIS WZRK Primestar 861P; to Tichenor is the most uniform set of bulls this ANNUAL SPRING BULL SALE Farms, Center Town, KY, $10,000. Cell: 209-595-2014 operation has ever offered. Demand April 16, Great Falls, MT Bred female: Wulfs Teaghan 7076T, was strong on these quality Red An- 105 Yearling bulls ...... $3,283 4/1/07, dbl black, dbl polled,, by Wulfs REPRESENTATIVES gus yearling bulls and yearling heifers, Auctioneer: Dennis Metzger Paxton 1641P, bred to Wulfs Wis- Joe Vieira • 209-531-4156 resulting in a successful sale for this The Cobb Charolais program, one dom; to Tri-C Limousin, Petrolia, CA, operation. TOPS—Bulls: Loosli Cam- of the first in the business, continues $5,800. — JIM GIES Michael Imbrogno • 209-678-5179 elot 098, 3/15/10, by Larson Camelot to draw strong interest from the indus- 809; to Tracy Hawker, Blackfoot, ID, try. This year’s 42nd annual sale drew JUMPING COW GELBVIEH $7,750. Loosli Hobo 042, 2/4/10, by strong, steady demand from purebred April 2, Brush, CO 5L Hobo Design 273-4037; V Bar X and commercial ranchers from across Ranch, Sandpoint, ID, $7,750. Loosli the country and Canada. These line- Camelot 0107, 3/20/10, by Larson bred cattle offer balanced, consistent Camelot 809; to Rick Lee, Hanson, performance with excellent feedlot ID, $6,800. Loosli Camelot 004, and carcass ability. The Cobb program 1/20/10, by Larson Camelot 809; to was one of the first performance- THE RANCH HORSE Mike McGuiness, Baker, OR, $6,250. tested herds in the country. Many re- Heifer: Miss LL Camelot 069, 2/21/10, peat customers were here to buy FForor WWesternestern LivestockLivestock JournalJournal rreaders,eaders, a goodgood horsehorse isis a tooltool ofof thethe trade.trade. A goodgood horsehorse thinksthinks by Larson Camelot 809; to John Mar- again. TOPS: Lot 20, X 186, 3/22/10, shall, Katy, TX, $2,000. — PETE by ABC Bernicio P084; $6,250. Lot tthehe samesame wayway youyou dodo andand cancan anticipateanticipate whatwhat thatthat cowcow oror calfcalf isis goinggoing toto do.do. It’sIt’s poetrypoetry inin motion.motion. CROW 60, X 004, 2/12/10, by ABC Magico Toro M035; $5,500. Lot 23, X 297, WWhenhen ItIt comescomes toto goodgood ranchranch horses,horses, WWLJLJ readersreaders representrepresent thethe marketmarket you’reyou’re lookinglooking for.for. REISIG CATTLE CO. 3/29/10, by ABC Bernicio P084; NNoo glitz,glitz, nono glamour,glamour, justjust good,good, soundsound workingworking horses.horses. BULL and FEMALE SALE $5,500. Lot 24, X 362, 4/6/10, by ABC April 15, Hardin, MT Niketoro N197; $5,000. Lot 35, X 190, 66 Yearling bulls ...... $2,583 3/22/10, by ABC Trueno T445; $5,000. 10 Open heifers ...... 1,860 Lot 70, X 122, 3/17/10, by ABC Peso Auctioneer: Goe Goggins P024; $5,000. Lot 85, X 003, 2/10/10, Reisig Cattle Co., along with guest by ABC Magico Toro M035; $5,000. consignors Limestone LLC and Bu- — JERRY GLIKO ford Ranches, held their bull and fe- male sale in Hardin, MT. Planning to WULF’S LIMOUSIN FARMS make this an annual event, this first 2011 OPPORTUNITY SALE RMAA Summer Symposium addresses hot button issues The Rocky Mountain RMAA is pleased to wel- Agribusiness Association come Commissioner Salazar (RMAA) is gearing up for its as this year’s keynote speak- 2011 Summer Symposium. er. He’ll cap off the event Highlighted by a slew of with a discussion on the special guests, the event state of agriculture. will inform attendees on RMAA members also get the state of local agricul- to square off for the 2011 ture and how changes in Scholarship Golf Tourna- PLANNING A HORSE SALE? Colorado’s water supply ment, with proceeds benefit- will affect the industry. ting the association’s schol- Reach the real cow horse market with the Keith DeVoe, RMAA arship fund. RMAA awards board member and event five scholarships to students WWesternestern LivestockLivestock JournalJournal. chair, teamed with RMAA from regional schools and lobbyist Shayne Madsen to two scholarships to the son ♦ schedule high-profile guests or daughter of an associa- 770.7%0.7% ofof WWLJLJ readersreaders maintainmaintain a rremudaemuda ofof 16.316.3 headhead for the Summer Symposium tion member. aandnd breedbreed anan averageaverage ofof 5.25.2 mares.*mares.* such as John Stulp, special The event also gives mem- advisor on water to the gov- bers a chance to continue ernor, Colorado Agriculture their education. Industry IIff youyou wantwant toto reachreach thethe realreal cowcow horsehorse market,market, reachreach forfor WWLJLJ andand we’llwe’ll Commissioner John Salazar, experts are scheduled to and author and journalist present a series of six class- rreacheach thethe realreal cowboyscowboys becausebecause theythey readread thethe WWesternestern LivestockLivestock JournalJournal. Susan J. Marks. es on millet, commodity Marks opens the event markets and more. * WWLJLJ RReadereader SurveySurvey 20112011 with a presentation on the RMAA is a leader and growing water crisis. She’s advocate for agribusiness Jerry York Jim Gies Jerry Gliko Pete Crow the author of Aqua Shock: industries in Colorado, FForor advertisingadvertising 72 N. Pit Lane 19381 County Rd. 74 433 Belt Creek Rd. Publisher The Water Crisis in America, Wyoming, Nebraska and oorr ringring sserviceervice Nampa, ID 83687 Eaton, CO 80615 Belt, MT 59412 7355 E. 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As her book tilizer companies, grain Washington, Idaho, South Dakota, Nebraska, Eastern Idaho, Fax 303-722-0155 details, Marks will educate and feed producers, and oourur team:team: Nevada, Utah patrons on the conflicts and agricultural workers across Kansas, Oklahoma North Dakota [email protected] possible water crisis in the the Rocky Mountain re- 11-800-850-2769-800-850-2769 • www.wlj.netwww.wlj.net • [email protected]@wlj.net western desert states. gion. — WLJ 8 MAY 9, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL High DDG inclusion rate can cut feed costs for livestock producers With high ingredientpric- pounds of hay daily to meet is the goal.” Loerch has several theo- alone could reduce feeding producers more than $100 es forcing livestock produc- the animal’s requirements Loerch pointed out, how- ries about why DDG has costs for the state’s produc- per cow per year ers to search for ways to cut with a limit-feeding sce- ever, that there are also that effect on lambs. Either ers between 20 percent and “If we can make higher feed costs, an Ohio research- nario as opposed to free some challenges and risks the protein in the DDG en- 50 percent, compared to inclusion rates work, this is er has come up with a way choice hay,” Loerch said. associated with feeding such hances the immune system, feeding corn and hay. If fed the impact it would have, to use high inclusion rates “We’ve been very successful high levels of DDG, such as which makes the lambs at the higher inclusion based on DDG production in of dried distillers grains doing that.” decreased performance and more resistant to parasites, rates, that could save Ohio Ohio,” he said. — DTN (DDG). The two researchers also some risk of polio. Feeding or the high sulfur content in Steve Loerch, professor of found that growing heifers diets with more than 40 per- DDG makes the intestinal animal sciences for the Ohio and feedlot steers in a back- cent DDG will result in a 10 environment undesirable States begin legal fight Agricultural Research and grounding program can be percent to 15 percent de- for parasites. Another theo- Development Center at Ohio fed up to 70 percent DDG in crease in average daily gain ry is that acidity of the DDG ment and the ranching in- State University, has been rations. (ADG). may create an unfavorable Utah dustry. With Alaska already trying to find ways to in- Loerch said feeding high- “There may be circum- environment for parasites in (from page 1) petitioning for amicus sta- crease dietary inclusion er inclusion rates of DDG stances if DDG is cheap the gut. “The Order undid years of tus, Wyoming and Idaho are rates of DDG, as well as involves using a different enough that you can still Because of the corn oil in collaborative and costly perhaps the next most like- examine the challenges to strategy than typical feed- optimize profitability,” he distillers, feeding DDG to work. State and county of- ly candidates for joining the feeding higher levels and ing—target how much you said. “You will have some livestock also can increase ficials, environmental orga- legal action. Back in Janu- how to solve those prob- want cattle to grow by how losses in ADG, but the lower the polyunsaturated fatty nizations, natural resources ary, Wyoming Gov. Matt lems. much DDG you feed. feed costs may make it acids and result in less satu- industries, citizens, and lo- Mead and Idaho Gov. C.L. Through a series of feed- “We fed distillers at about worthwhile.” rated fat in meat, which cal Bureau of Land Man- “Butch” Otter individually ing trials, Loerch and his 70 percent for a prescribed Loerch found there are many interpret as a health agement offices have la- sent letters of protest to colleague Francis Fluharty growth rate of 2 to 3 pounds other benefits to using benefit. bored to create Resource Salazar indicating their found that producers can per day,” he said. “You decide DDG. Higher inclusion rates of Management Plans—the strong opposition to the limit-feed gestating beef how much DDG you feed by In his work in supple- DDG also can reduce ma- legal and proper way to de- policy and requesting that cows a ration containing as how much weight you want menting DDG with lambs nure, if used with a limit termine the designation and he rescind the Order imme- much as 80 percent DDG. the cattle to gain. That’s dif- on pasture, the researchers feeding strategy. Because use of our public lands. This diately. “You can feed 10 to 12 ferent than the typical sce- found that the DDG nearly the nutrients in DDG are order circumvents that sys- The Wild Lands policy pounds of DDG and 5 nario where maximum gain eliminated the need to treat condensed, cattle can be fed tem, and congressional au- “ignores the contribution of grazing lambs for internal less to achieve the same thority, to designate lands Wyoming’s natural resourc- parasites. nutrition intake and there- by bureaucratic fiat.” es to the nation’s economic “When we supplemented fore produce less manure. Secretarial Order 3310 sustainability,” wrote Mead. What’s your Marketing Plan? grazing lambs on pasture Loerch said he recently Get the job done with JERRY GLIKO. was made public on Dec. 22, “It ignores the revenues our with DDG, we went from gave an overview of his re- 2010, as Congress was ad- state and local governments Cell: 406.860.3181 • 406.277.3001 search to a group of Ohio treating 80 percent of lambs journing for Christmas re- depend on from mineral and Montana, N. Wyoming, E. Idaho, N. Dakota for internal parasites to legislators and offered them cess. The policy instructs other development. It fails only needing to treat 20 per- some impressive statistics [email protected] • [email protected] BLM to protect almost all to address the impact to cent,” he said. “That is a regarding using higher Call today to subscribe or advertise! lands under its jurisdiction ranchers, recreationalists, huge benefit in reduction of DDG inclusion rates. Just having wilderness “charac- and all the others who rely 1 . 800 . 850 . 2769 • www.wlj.net susceptibility to worm the 1.2 million tons of dis- “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” teristics” according to a non- on the lands for so many loads.” tillers produced in Ohio impairment standard under different reasons.” the designation of “Wild In addition to petitioning Lands.” Such lands can be Salazar, Otter also testified managed according to the against the Wild Lands same restrictive manage- policy at a March 1 hearing ment practices as congres- held by the House Commit- sionally-designated wilder- tee on Natural Resources. ness areas, but without the Not surprisingly, other ROPERTIE consent of Congress. Oppo- western lawmakers have nents of Wild Lands policy weighed in on lawsuit. In a P RANCH•FARM STM argue that the Order usurps press release issued on his the authority of Congress, website, Sen. 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The rider stipu- The Wild Lands policy June zine lated that “[N]one of the remains extremely popular AAdd DDeadline: 1 3, funds made available by this with wilderness activists ead 201 division or any other Act who argue that the policy is MMaya 13, 2011line 1 may be used to implement, necessary to protect the y 13 : administer, or enforce Sec- West’s last pristine spaces, , 20 retarial Order No. 3310.” and restores balance to the 11 The rider prohibits BLM BLM’s management of the from funding the Wild Lands multiple uses that it over- policy until October. At that sees. According to a state- time, BLM will be free to ment by the Southern Utah SO CALL TODAY AND RESERVE begin funding the Wild Wilderness Alliance, the Lands policy unless more Wild Lands policy “gives YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE NOW! legislation is passed. wilderness a rightful place By throwing its hat into as an equal among the range Dick Konopka ([email protected]) the ring, Utah sets a prece- of other resources BLM dent for other western states must manage and protect, or Preston Corman ([email protected]) that have vocally denounced and it’s a critical first step Salazar’s policy, both on the towards ensuring the per- 303-722-7600, or 800-850-2769 grounds that it is illegal and manent protection of the that it could cripple local last remaining wild lands in [email protected] • w w w.wlj.net economies by impacting the West.” — Andy Rieber, both gas and oil develop- WLJ Correspondent WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MAY 9, 2011 9 Interior announces next steps in protection, recovery, and scientific management of wolves The Department of the acted FY 2011 appropria- ern Great Lakes are recov- Full-Year Appropriations ES-2011-0029]. wolf in the eastern U.S. Interior (DOI) U.S. Fish and tions bill—reinstating the ered and no longer warrant Act, was to be published in Comments must be re- Gray wolves will also re- Wildlife Service (Service) terms of a 2009 rule remov- protection under the En- the Federal Register on ceived within 60 days, on or main classified as endan- announced May 4 that it is ing gray wolves in a portion dangered Species Act,” said May 5, 2011. before July 5, 2011. Follow- gered in the western U.S., proposing to delist biologi- of the Northern Rocky acting service director Row- Written comments on the ing the close of the com- except where delisted in the cally recovered gray wolf Mountain Distinct Popula- an Gould. “Under this pro- proposed rule for wolves in ment period, the Service Northern Rocky Mountains populations in the Western tion Segment (DPS) encom- posed rule, which takes into the Western Great Lakes will consider all new infor- DPS in accordance with Great Lakes, and—in ac- passing Idaho, Montana account the latest taxonom- may be submitted to the mation and other data and congressional action and cordance with recently en- and parts of Oregon, Wash- ic information about the Federal eRulemaking Por- make a final decision on the where found in experimen- acted legislation—reinstat- ington and Utah from the species, we will return man- tal: www.regulations.gov. proposal to remove the tal populations, until status ing the Service’s 2009 deci- Federal List of Endangered agement of gray wolves in Follow the instructions for Western Great Lakes DPS reviews and rulemaking sion to delist biologically and Threatened Wildlife. the Great Lakes to state submitting comments to of wolves from the ESA and processes are completed. recovered gray wolf popula- Gray wolves will remain wildlife professionals. We Docket No. [FWS-R3- revise the range of the gray — WLJ tions in the Northern Rocky listed under the ESA in are confident that wolves Mountains. Wyoming, although the Ser- will continue to thrive un- “Like other iconic species vice is working closely with der the approved state man- such as the whooping crane, that state to develop a wolf agement plans.” the brown pelican, and the management plan that As part of the proposed bald eagle, the recovery of would allow wolves in Wyo- rule, the Service would re- the gray wolf is another suc- ming to be removed from vise the range of the gray cess story of the Endangered the list in the future. wolf (the species Canis lu- Species Act (ESA),” said Sec- “We are implementing the pus) by removing all or retary of the Interior Ken recent legislation that di- parts of 29 eastern states Salazar. “The gray wolf’s rects the delisting of the due to newer taxonomic in- Advanced Function biological recovery reflects gray wolf in most of the formation indicating that $ Digital Indicator years of work by scientists, Northern Rocky Moun- the gray wolf did not his- 1,399 NEW wildlife managers, and our tains,” said Interior Deputy torically occur in those state, tribal, and stakehold- Secretary David J. Hayes. states. The Service is also DELIVERED NEW Capped er partners to bring wolf “As with other delisted spe- initiating status reviews of Ends Continental USA populations back to healthy cies, we will be applying the gray wolves in the Pacific Stainless Steel levels.” Endangered Species Act’s Northwest and Southwest Shielded Cables COMPLETE SYSTEM Gray wolves were origi- post-delisting monitoring to determine the appropri- • Aluminum Alleyway nally listed as subspecies or requirements to ensure that ate entity and listing status • 2 Weigh Bars as regional populations of wolf populations remain ro- of that entity in those areas, • Digital Indicator subspecies in the lower 48 bust while under state wild- as well as seeking informa- with built-in states and Mexico under the life management.” tion on a newly-recognized rechargeable Stainless Steel Built In Rechargeable Enclosure Battery ESA and its predecessor The Service is also pub- species, the eastern wolf Adjustable Feet battery statutes. In 1978, the Ser- lishing a proposed rule to (Canis lycaon), throughout vice reclassified the gray remove gray wolves in the its range in the U.S. and wolf as an endangered spe- Western Great Lakes area— Canada. 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Following that experi- or more to feed on pellets ment, four bighorns were ment, USDA researchers, in the mountains near Ya- treated with the new vac- who had collaborated in the kima, WA, and points out cine, essentially a killed ver- effort, presented the find- that this could be a reliable sion of the pneumonia bac- ings to representatives of delivery method once the COLORADO IDAHO MONTANA OREGON WYOMING INTERNATIONAL teria, followed by a massive the sheep industry. “(USDA vaccine is fully developed. dose of those same organ- personnel) told them ‘Let’s Although estimates of a isms. An additional four not fight over it, let’s find a timeline for a usable vaccine were dosed with pneumo- solution,’” said Sri. range from three to five nia, but left untreated. Ac- The result was a reduc- years and beyond, Sri is cording to Sri, the results tion in the skepticism that hesitant to provide assur- were undeniable. had previously surrounded ance that such a speedy de- “All four vaccinated big- the transmission issue velopment is possible. In- horns survived, and all four from many of the ranchers, stead, he counsels patience, of the untreated ones died and a commitment from pointing out that in the field within two days,” he said. several to assist in con- of human medicine, vaccines “What enabled those four to tinuing research efforts. often spend 20 years or more survive was the bacteria Despite his recent suc- in the development phase. that we put in.” cess, Sri cautions that there For the immediate future, he Although small numbers is a very long road between intends to begin researching were used, Sri points out vaccinating captive bighorns methods to make the vaccine that a 100 percent success and treating wild popula- deliverable in an oral form, Bring family together, now and for rate is significant. tions on the range. rather than the injection PRICE REDUCED “I am certain that if you “We know very well that process currently necessary, generations, far from your gave this vaccine to 100 big- needle immunization is not and to extend the useful life horns, 75-90 percent of them practical in wild sheep,” he of the vaccine, which must busy everyday lives. Experience would survive infection, says, “that is not the ques- currently be given multiple sporting opportunities as you always maybe more,” he said. tion we were trying to an- times per year to remain Sri began his research in swer.” effective. dreamed you would. this field several years ago, Instead, he explains, the “We don’t want to rush Pintler Trout Creek Ranch initially to determine wheth- purpose of the recent ex- into this; we need to take our Enhance the vitality of your property Philipsburg, MT • $9,250,000 er transmission of pneumo- periment was to determine time,” he says. and its surrounding ecosystem nia-causing bacteria be- if a vaccine could be effective Despite the obstacles tween the two species was at all. Previous research has ahead, Sri remains hopeful with smart conservation. even a possibility, a theory shown that domestic sheep that the new vaccine will that has been the subject of carry a high level of antibod- eventually provide resolu- Implement effective stewardship considerable debate. In that ies for these disease-causing tion to the debate sur- while growing the value experiment, bighorns were organisms, antibodies that rounding domestic sheep exposed to domestic sheep the bighorns lack. and bighorn interactions of your investment. that had been infected with “What we have shown is on public land. a genetically “tagged” form that if, by some means, we “The domestic sheep in- Big Easy North of bacteria that was fluores- can raise the antibody levels dustry is an important part To live it, fi nd it at: Warm Springs, MT • $4,750,000 cent and readily identifiable for these organisms in big- of our economy,” he says. Fay Ranches.com/wlj under a microscope. Follow- horns, they can resist a chal- “Nevertheless, some bighorn ing exposure, the bighorns lenge,” says Sri. “The next advocates, they don’t care 1-800-238-8616 • . did die of pneumonia, and phase, of course, is to come about the sheep industry at subsequent testing proved up with a method that need all. Likewise, some sheep that the tagged bacteria had not be given several times ranchers would gladly see transferred from the domes- per year, and to find a way all bighorns wiped from the tic to the wild species. Al- to administer it in a feed earth. Neither view is good, though there are still those supply.” so we are working for some who contend that transmis- Winter feeding of pellets solution so that both indus- sion is highly unlikely, Sri to struggling bighorn pop- try and bighorns can sur- Fraley Four Mile Ranch feels that the debate on that ulations is a normal prac- vive.” — Jason Campbell, WITH OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE WEST Buffalo, WY • $3,900,000 subject has largely been put tice performed by federal WLJ Correspondent 10 MAY 9, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MARKETnews Markets at a Glance Beef Report

THIS WEEK WEEK AGO YEAR AGO WEEKLY COMPOSITE BOXED BEEF 5/5/2011 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PRIME BRANDED CHOICE SELECT UNGRADED Choice Fed Steers 114.16T 116.80 99.87 ENDING Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price CME Feeder Index April 29 7,248 182.45 58 206.83 812 187.85 1,979 184.18 1,426 178.19 2,973 167.71 131.66T 132.51 113.00 April 22 7,135 185.31 63 211.29 771 190.44 2,039 187.25 1,248 181.56 3,015 171.93 Boxed Beef Average 179.34T 184.14 170.69 April 15 7,561 187.77 66 213.45 790 193.11 2,082 188.66 1,399 183.62 3,224 176.32 Average Dressed Steers 183.99T 186.60 160.39 April 8 7,471 189.37 60 215.16 808 192.94 2,302 189.51 1,245 186.6 3,056 179.01 Live Slaughter Weight* N/A 1,268 1,261 Weekly Slaughter** N/A 649,000 660,000 CUTOUTS Beef Production*** N/A 7,888.4 8,376.4 ————————————— FED BOXED BEEF —————————————————————————————————— Hide/Offal Value 13.55T 13.75 10.87 DATE CHOICE SELECT COW BEEF CUTOUT 50% LEAN 90% LEAN May 5 179.34 174.23 160.94 98.27 200.83 Corn Price 7.05T 7.22 3.61 May 4 180.94 175.02 161.90 98.10 201.99 Direct Lamb Price - Old Crop 185.00 N/A N/A May 3 182.16 176.33 162.34 99.01 202.46 *Average weight for previous week. **Total slaughter for previous week. ***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. May 2 181.79 176.38 162.60 99.45 203.02 April 29 182.03 176.06 162.51 98.91 202.94

SELECTED AUCTION MARKETS Cattle Futures Week Ending May 5, 2011 Steers CME LIVE CATTLE Date Heifers Slaughter Cows Pairs 4/29 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 High* Low* Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up Slaughter Bulls Replacements June 11703 11705 11705 11055 10925 12125 10202 NORTHWEST August 11335 11195 11060 11295 11150 12260 10835 April 29 964 137-157 132-152 129-149 125-150 117-137 105-125 68-83 October 11570 11452 11307 11822 11655 12600 11937 Blackfoot, ID 130-150 129-149 127-147 120-146 108-128 77-102 December 12072 11962 11805 12020 11850 12072 11805 April 28 677 165-172 160-173 155-173 135-167 125-142 114-129 110-116 69-80.50 Burley, ID 155-162.50 140-145 132-142 122-138 110-126 108-116 88-102.50 CME FEEDER CATTLE April 30 721 120-163 110-141 120-144 120-145 110-124 114.25 72-81.50 825-1,435 4/29 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 High* Low* Junction City, OR 110-138 110-135 115-127 109-121 115.50 90-113.50 84-97.75 725-1,275 May 13190 13105 12932 12927 12805 13940 11830 May 2 342 130-155 140-156 135-155 120-138 117-130 112-4120 78-83 1,300-1,400 August 13595 13482 13305 13292 13131 14187 12665 Madras, OR 125-140 125-145 120-135 115-127 105-117 90-93 September 13692 13620 13430 13420 13220 14125 13380 April 27 728 146-162 142-164 128-153 126-139 116-125 67-75 October 13730 13657 13452 13452 13250 13730 13250 Vale, OR 128-140 124-136 109-132 105-124 67-88 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. May 2 1,095 157.50-158.80 146-154 147-149.75 122-132.50 119 80-82 1,300-1,425 Davenport, WA 133-142 132-141 1169-127 111-118.50 105 99.50-105 April 28 1,030 154 154-155 120-138.50 79-83.75 1,450 Fed Cattle Trade Toppenish, WA 125.50-132.50 125-129.50 116-124.50 97.75-98 HEAD COUNT AVG. WEIGHT AVG. PRICE FAR WEST May 2-4, 2011 May 3 1,007 154 143-154.50 119-149 114.25-137.50 113..25-114.25 109.50 70-84 1,060 Live FOB Steer ...... 35,226 ...... 1,287 ...... 115.18 Chino Valley, AZ 125.50-134.50 120.50-135 113-149 117-119.50 112 86-96 Live FOB Heifer ...... 25,769 ...... 1,166 ...... 115.13 April 29 1,060 145-161 130-157 127-143 118-128 115-123 65-70 1,285-1,550 Dressed Steer ...... 32,477 ...... 847 ...... 184.04 Cottonwood, CA 140-155 115-131 111-130 108-118.50 67-87 Dressed Heifer ...... 10,853 ...... 776 ...... 184.79 May 2 446 110-125 110-117 105-121 65-78.25 Famoso, CA 105-108 100-113 75-95 Week ending May 1, 2011 April Live FOB Steer ...... 35,507 ...... 1,286 ...... 116.81 Galt, CA Live FOB Heifer ...... 31,452 ...... 1,174 ...... 116.76 No report available Dressed Steer ...... 19,515 ...... 838 ...... 186.93 Madera, CA Dressed Heifer ...... 14,231 ...... 740 ...... 186.01 May 3 2,216 170-185 150-172 140-165 130-146.75 120-130 117-127.50 74-89 Week ending May 2, 2010 Turlock, CA 145-172 140-160 135-154 122-145 115-124 108-120 70-108 Live FOB Steer ...... 42,477 ...... 1,273 ...... 98.30 No report available Live FOB Heifer ...... 41,337 ...... 1,115 ...... 98.55 Cedar City, UT Dressed Steer ...... 22,826 ...... 844 ...... 157.78 May 3 1,065 162-174 138-164 128-152 123.50-140 122-133 113-126.75 71-82.50 1,140-1,510 Dressed Heifer ...... 15,288 ...... 773 ...... 157.69 Salina, UT 146-150 134-151 120.25-143 114-130.75 116-125.25 109.50-119.25 95-107.75 875-1,200

NATIONAL WEEKLY SLAUGHTER VOLUME NORTH CENTRAL Domestic Imported April 30 5,129 185 164-191 155-174 141-161.50 134-155 125-137.35 121.75-129.25 Forward Contract ...... 74,568 ...... 6,116 Iowa 159-169.85 147-166 133-156 129-148 123-137 117-127.25 117-117.50 Formula ...... 196,771 ...... 1,188 May 2 4,613 143-165 134-154 128.50-138.25 121-124 83-87 1,700-2,000 Negotiated Cash ...... 127,821 ...... 1,402 Montana 144-149 133-150.50 130-146 113-135 115-127 98-110 1,225 Negotiated Grid ...... 31,415 ...... 1,007 April 27 2,790 168.50-183 153.25-172.50 151.50-155 129.75-135.50 130.50 Packer Owned ...... 13,990 ...... 0 Bassett, NE 172.50 151.50-164 136-158.50 127-134 121-123 Total ...... 444,565 ...... 9,713 April 20 2,920 174-175 160-173 154-166 143-151.75 133-135.75 124.50 1,325-1,800 Ericson, NE 160-168 146-160.50 134-144.50 129.10-136 121.50-129 880-1,180 SLAUGHTER FORWARD CONTRACTS FORWARD BEEF SALES April 29 500 160 150.75 127-143.50 126.10 Delivery Month Neg. Sales 0-21 days . .2,760 Imperial, NE 144 132 121-124.50 123.50-124.75 106-120.50 May 2011 ...... 311,101 Neg. Sales 21+ days . . .1,067 April 27 3,620 180 162-175.50 150-160.25 141.75-152.35 134.50-142.25 126.35-132.75 1,760-1,850 June 2011 ...... 299,044 Forward sales ...... 3,356 Kearney, NE . 161 148-159 137.25-142 129.50-134.75 128.10-134 120.25-125 July 2011 ...... 198,485 Forward contract sales . . . .66 April 29 3,185 161-167.50 148-160.50 140-155.50 131-138.60 120-125 1875 August 2011 ...... 227,227 Domestic sales ...... 6,292 Lexington, NE 150-152 143.75-149 139.75-144 127.25-136.60 122-128 116.25-118.25 September 2011 ...... 183,158 NAFTA Exports ...... 262 May 4 1,100 170 164-166 150.50-156.50 October 2011 ...... 205,630 Overseas Exports ...... 694 Ogallala, NE 148-149 143-153 136-146.50 126 115-118.25 No report available Dickinson, ND April 29 3,878 169-170 148-166 141-147 135.50-136 123.75-130.60 Imports and Exports Herreid, SD 132.50-151 126-136.25 120-124 117.40-122.25 No report available CANADIAN LIVESTOCK PRICES AND FEDERAL Huron, SD INSPECTED SLAUGHTER FIGURES, APRIL 29 No report available Weekly St. Onge, SD Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change* May 3 932 89-92.50 1,000-1,200 Riverton, WY 127 114-126 114-121 112-112.50 110.50 75-84.50 1,435 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb 113.10 -1.36 April 29 5,503 180-192.50 161-181 154-171.50 140-155.50 130-143 120.50-135 82-88 1,175-1,400 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 112.35 -1.82 Torrington, WY 150-167 135-163 138-155 131-141 127-137 117-124.75 97-104.50 Ontario Auctions Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb 115.57 +1.58 SOUTH CENTRAL Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 113.17 +0.79 April 29 1,743 169-171 163-180 153-164 131-156 125-134.50 128.10 Colorado 150 134-158 124-152 119-145 121-122.20 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1,100-1,400lb. 73.98 -0.16 April 3 1,405 160-164 160 164 132.50 129.50 82.50-84.50 *Price comparison from two weeks ago. La Junta, CO 133-134 125-129 121.50-129 124 98-99 Average feeder cattle prices for April 29, 2011 April 27 2,746 179-183 158 142 130-133.75 127-133.25 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Dodge City, KS 155-161 148 141.50 136.25 120.25-127.25 118-119.50 400-600 lb. 157.12-165.65 155.86-161.28 152.03-158.64 April 28 3,553 176 158.25-169.50 151 140-143.75 130-138 127.25-133.10 Pratt, KS 143.50 146.50 128.25-131.50 119-127 116.85-121.50 600-800 lb. 134.79-148.54 135.24-145.49 132.73-143.83 April 28 3,343 170-174 163-169 163-164.50 145 132-133.50 124.25-129.50 800+ lb. 117.32-124.02 108.93-122.26 115.54-122.54 Salina, KS 154-156 149-153 140-145 127.50-135 118..25-118.85 Heifers: April 27 2,089 191 160-166 151-162 144-154 127.75-138.75 129 76.25-78.75 950-1,325 300-500 lb. 145.86-150.49 146.74-148.59 141.19 Roswell, NM 155-172 142-143 137.50-149.75 128.50-142 118-127 115.50-118 83-91.75 760-1,050 500-700 lb. 134.58-141.07 130.55-138.72 131.14-137.09 April 28 1,944 188.50 181-186 153-155.50 150-153.50 139.50-150 129-136.25 120-129.35 Apache, OK 165 146-151.50 134-139 132-137.50 123-132.75 119.75-123 114.50-117.25 700-800+ lb. 119.88-126.54 111.31-120.35 112.81-124.26 April 4 7,552 171 154-156 140-152 132.50-140 127-130 118.75-127.40 El Reno, OK 138-145 131-138 123-133 119-126 114-117.50 May 3 800 151-181 144-165 140-158 135-*148 130-135 116-126 79-81 1,160 USDA MEXICO TO U.S. WEEKLY LIVESTOCK IMPORTS McAlester, OK 135-150 133-147 128-140 122-136 97-101 850-970 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. May 4 8,689 181.50-185 154-172.50 146-157.50 130-154 126-138 123.50-135 85-90 1,125-1,135 Oklahoma City, OK 162.50 139.50-156.50 140-150.50 130-146 125-138 117-129.75 113-119.50 104-105 960-1,000 Species Current Previous Current Previous April 29 1,555 122-170 127-170 126-155 120-140 123-129 106-115 65-73 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date Cuero, TX 126-167 122-149 123-145 100-132 113-123 90-126 84-91 4/30/11 4/23/11 April 28 2,325 181-188 177-185 160-164.50 152-158 137-141 128.50-135 74-79 1,200-1,375 Feeders 23,131 26,716 487,665 377,392 Dalhart, TX 149-156 143-148 136.50-147 127-134 120-122 116 95 April 28 2,469 137-180 136-175 130-162 124-147 116-138 109-125 56-78 840-1,320 USDA WEEKLY IMPORTED FEEDER CATTLE San Angelo, TX 124-150 119-141 116-137 108-136 108-130 92.50-110 82-94 750-910 Friday, April 29, 2011 Mexico to TX & NM Weekly Cattle Import Summary May 2 2,507 165-171 160-172 147-161 145-153 136-140.75 128.60-132 122.50-126.50 68.75-73 885 Receipts: Week ago Actual:15,083. Year ago Actual: 21,065. Tulia, TX 151 144-146 131.50-137.50 122-127.75 118-123.50 113 89 Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 3.00-5.00 lower. EAST Heifers 2.00 lower. Trade moderate to active, demand moderate to April 29 9,225 130.50-140 125-131 119-120 113 good. Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing Alabama 134-143 120-134 113-117 300-600 lbs. May 3 180 153-165 148-158 120-127 70-74 1075-1250 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs., 138.00-150.00; Conway, AR 127-135 113-119 112-117 82-85 80-98 400-500 lbs., 128.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs., 118.00-130.00; Medium April 29 5,857 150-190 130-177.50 120-165 110-142 105-117 78-94 575-1,250 and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs., 128.00-140.00; 400-500 lbs., 118.00- Florida 120-175 110-155 100-131 104-120 100-114 97-103 95-102 62.50-97 130.00; 500-600 lbs., 108.00-120.00. April 27 2,149 174-200 160-178 149-161 138-154 126-141.50 122-129.80 116-125 82.50-87.50 1,210 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 400-500 lbs., 114.00-124.00; Lexington, KY 139-143 132-143 124-140 120-130 116-123 111 103 500-600lbs., 104.00-114.00. May 2 4,196 198 165-167.50 156-173 144.50-162 133-152 130-134.75 128-129.25 Joplin, MO 146-153 135-153 126-139 125.50-130.50 124-124.50 117-118 (All sales fob port of entry.) April 29 4,985 148-206 138-175 134-160 128-152 117.50-138.50 112-128.50 105-117.50 77.50-83.50 Tennessee 136-165 120-145 123-150 115-137 106-125 100-120.25 90-107.50 95.50-104 MARKET SITUATION REPORT April 27 2,422 163-164 134.75-163 128-157 121.50-142.50 111-132 115-128.50 WLJ compiles its market reports,reports, ODJ ODJ storiesstories andand statisticsstatistics Virginia 109 125.50-138 114-139 115-135 109-127 97-117 99.75-113.75 from independent marketingmarketing organizations.organizations. The The frontfront pagepage market story utilizes information from thethe aboveabove sourcessources asas CANADA well as weekly interviews conducted withwith analystsanalysts through-through- May 4 1,586 145-163 145-161 130-155 126-142.75 116-131.75 108-125.25 73-77 1,500-2,000 out the country. — The Editors Lethbridge, Alberta 128-140 125-137 121-136.50 115-130 109-121.75 103-114.25 87-95 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MAY 9, 2011 11 Demand for replacements boosts heifers Calculating livestock numbers ing heifers in the northern 1 in important dairy states Ranchers in the central Great Plains may variability of precipitation makes it difficult Market Plains was evident in the included Washington up 23 (from page 1) be using some of their winter downtime in to choose a stocking rate that is the best Jan. 1 USDA-NASS Cattle percent from last year fol- the future to rehearse the upcoming produc- balance between economic and rangeland we are going to run into sell- Inventory Report, with beef lowed by California up 8 tion season, all from the warmth of their sustainability. ing $1-2 above the market replacement heifers up over percent and Idaho up 7 per- homes, according to USDA soil scientists. Looking at National Weather Service in the near-term.” 19 percent in Montana, over cent.” The ranchers would use the GPFARM seasonal weather predictions, ranchers 12 percent in North Dakota, The overall picture points Feeder cattle (Great Plains Framework for Agricultural would judge whether precipitation in the and over 5.5 percent in Ida- to a declining supply of feed- Resource Management)-Range computer coming season would likely be normal or Feeder cattle contracts at ho.” er cattle, which should be model to see which cattle or sheep stocking above or below normal. midday last Thursday were He also reported that the supportive of calf prices into rate scenarios are sustainable. Soil scien- GPFARM-Range is one of a few range also under pressure as Vet- most recent Cattle on Feed the end of the year. tists Gale Dunn and Laj Ahuja with USDA’s models that can factor in the effects of cli- terkind mentioned. The report, issued in April, indi- “It seems likely that at Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are mate change on stocking rates, predicting nearby contracts were faring cated that there are other least some of the increased testing the model in enough locations to get the response of forage plants to increased better than deferred months, signs of heifer retention. 2011 placements have been the model fully usable throughout the cen- carbon dioxide and higher temperatures. with some triple-digit losses “USDA (National Agricul- the result of placing lighter tral Great Plains. The most recent tests of the model were showing up on fall contract tural Statistics Service) in- weight cattle early,” said Dunn and research leader Ahuja work at on sheep pastures in Miles City, MT, and trade. The market appears dicated that about 36.4 per- Petry. “So, feeder cattle sup- the ARS Agricultural Systems Research beef cattle pastures at Fort Supply, near to be pricing in concerns cent of cattle on feed were plies could be tight for the Unit in Fort Collins, CO. Woodward, OK. The Oklahoma test taught about a softening of the econ- heifers, which is the lowest next few months, with lower The model would allow ranchers to test the scientists to account for forage yield omy in the second half of number of heifers in several feedlot placements more in various scenarios involving forage yields losses from soil compaction at higher stock- 2011, and markets spent years. Buyer interest in re- line with what was expected and the weight gains of beef cattle and ing rates. The results of these tests have much of last week under placement heifers further from the lower Jan. 1 inven- calves and other livestock under various been published in Rangeland Ecology and pressure as a result. complicates the question of tory.” stocking and weather scenarios. The high Management. — WLJ The cash auction market how many feeder cattle will In the auction markets sales last week were a mixed be available for feedlot place- last week at Oklahoma City, bag, with the contract trade ments in the next few OK, some of the previously adding some downward bias months,” said Petry. “The mentioned optimism sparked to the week’s trend. Howev- number of feeder cattle out- a small rally in prices. Feed- Don't Turn Out a Bad Bull! er, some moisture in portions side of feedlots on Jan. 1, er steers sold steady to $3 of the southern Plains 2011, was reported by US- higher while feeder heifers brought some enthusiasm DA-NASS to be down about sold steady. Stocker cattle back to those sales. 3.33 percent from a year ago. and calves traded steady to In many markets, the Yet feedlot placements were $2 higher with demand Upgrade to spring runs are beginning to up 4 percent in January, called very good for feeder wind down, with most re- down slightly in February, and stocker cattle offerings Affordable porting declining run num- and up 3 percent in at the sale. bers, a fact pointed out last March.” Farther west in Hub City, week by North Dakota State He said that the increased SD, feeder steers and heifers Leachman University Extension Live- placements thus far in 2011 in the 500-800 lb. class sold stock Economist Tim Petry. came from a number of steady while feeder steers Reputation Bulls “Many auction markets sources. and heifers from 800-1,100 are reporting sales volumes “Extremely dry conditions lbs. sold $1 to $3 lower at an at 20 to 30 percent of peak in many parts of the south- active sale with good buyer runs in February. And the ern Plains forced calves to demand. percentage of heifers selling move from grazing into feed- Meanwhile in La Junta, Call (970) 568-3983 today or go to is outnumbering steers as lots earlier than normal. The CO, last Tuesday, weight the heavier steers were sold dry conditions extend down classes of steers and heifers www.Leachman.com earlier,” said Petry. into Mexico as well. That, under 700 lbs. were called In contrast to many south- coupled with historically mostly steady except for the high prices, caused more 600 to 700 lb. stocker heifers, Lee Leachman, Manager ern Plains markets, across Ryan Peterson, Herdsman & Sales the northern states, Petry feeder cattle imports from which traded $2 higher. 5100 ECR 70, Wellington, CO 80549 noted that ample moisture Mexico,” he said. “For the Yearling feeder steers and conditions in the northern week ended on April 23, a heifers traded steady. (970) 568-3983 • www.leachman.com Plains and favorable calf total of 464,535 Mexican On the West Coast in Fa- prices have led to a good feeder cattle had entered the moso, CA, stocker steers and demand for replacement U.S. 108,208 more than last heifers continue to find big quality heifers. year. Many of these feeder demand and record-high “Prices for replacement cattle likely went directly prices, with steers trading THHEE TRRADITIONADITION COONTINUESNTINUES heifers are rivaling their into U.S. feedlots rather steady and stocker heifers TTHEHE 22011011 AMADOR-AMADOR-EELL DDORADO-ORADO-SSACRAMENTOACRAMENTO CCOUNTYOUNTY steer weight group counter- than grazing programs due posting a $2 advance from parts in many cases. For to the drought conditions. prior week levels. Feeder AATTLEMEN’STTLEMEN’S PPECIALECIAL EEEDEREDER AALESLES example, last week in Mon- Furthermore, calf slaughter steers were also $2 higher, C S F S tana, both 700 lb. steers and is down about 15 percent with the best demand re- replacement quality heifers from last year which has ported on 700-800 lb. offer- SSATURDAY,ATURDAY, MAAYY 2121 & JUUNENE 1111 were bringing about $137 to resulted in increased place- ings. Feeder heifers were $138 per hundredweight,” ments of dairy calves on BRUNCH: 9 A.M., SALES: 10 A.M. reportedly steady last week. BRUNCH SPONSORS: WESTERN FEED SUPPLEMENTS he said. “Interest in retain- feed. Cattle on feed on April — WLJ AND CA-NV HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Also Consignments from these local cattlemen’s associations: Preg check and cull replacement heifers early San Joaquin-Stanislaus, Calaveras, Contra Costa-Alameda, Many Oklahoma ranch- posed to fertile bulls, but dising of culled replace- Mendocino, Fresno-Kings, Napa-Solano, Tahoe, Yolo, Sonoma, ers choose to breed the re- DID NOT become preg- ment heifers. “B” maturity placement heifers about a nant, were often sub-fertile carcasses (those estimated Madera, Tuolumne, and Santa Clara. month ahead of the mature compared to the heifers to be 30 months of age or TOP QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS FROM REPUTATION RANCHES cows in the herd. In addi- that did conceive. In fact, older) are very unlikely to tion, they like to use a short- when the heifers that failed be graded Choice. As a re- 25-head minimum consignment with special breed sections - ened 45- to 60-day breeding to breed in the first breed- sult, heifers that are close including EID Age- and Source-Verified Cattle season for the replacement ing season were followed to two years of age will suf- and Hereford-Influenced Cattle. heifers. The next logical step throughout their lifetimes, fer a price discount. There- Reduced commission rate with a percentage returned to local cattlemen’s associations. is to determine which of they averaged a 55 percent fore, it is imperative to send HI these heifers failed to con- yearly calf crop. Despite the heifers to the feedlot while ceive in their first breeding fact that reproduction is they are young enough to season. not a highly heritable trait, be fed for four to five SPPECIALECIAL SPPRINGRING SAALESLES Therefore, now would be it also makes sense to re- months and not be near the an ideal time to call and move this genetic material “B” maturity age group. WWEDNESDAYEDNESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY make arrangements with from the herd so as to not Auction barn order buyers MMAYAY 11,11, 20112011 JJUNEUNE 1,1, 20112011 your local large animal vet- proliferate females that are will be especially leery of erinarian to have those difficult to get bred. heifers that may be near 20 SPECIAL PAIR & heifers evaluated for preg- 2) Culling open heifers to 24 months of age because BRED COW SALE nancy. By two months after early will reduce winter of the risk of “B” maturity Featuring Fancy Spring Pairs the breeding season ends, costs. If the rancher waits beef that receives a consid- and Fall Bred Cows experienced palpaters until next spring to find out erable discount when har- should have no difficulty which heifers do not calve, vested at the packing identifying which heifers the winter feed expense will plant. CCURRENTLYURRENTLY SSELLINGELLING are pregnant and which still be lost and there will be Certainly the percentage heifers are not pregnant no calf to eventually help of open heifers will vary OONN A (open). Those heifers that pay the bills. This is money from ranch to ranch. Do not Cattlemen’s are determined to be “open” that can better be spent in be surprised if after a good TWWO-O-DAAYY SCCHEDULEHEDULE after this breeding season properly feeding cows that heifer development pro- LIVESTOCK MARKET should be strong candi- are pregnant and will be gram and adequate breed- dates for culling. Culling producing a salable product ing season, you find that 10 AUCTION YARD these heifers immediately the following fall. percent of the heifers still 12495 Stockton Blvd. Galt, CA 95632 after pregnancy checking 3) Identifying the open are not bred. 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May 11 – Southern Cross Ranches’ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MAY 9, 2011 15 WSU scientists promoting cattle health PLC, NCBA support legislation to release With an eye toward bol- to one of the most costly ticipation in the feed effi- stering the bottom line for diseases in the cattle indus- ciency in beef cattle project. land unsuitable for wilderness designation dairy owners and cattle pro- try. Kris Johnson, WSU profes- Rather than responsibly managing fed- of acres have been sitting in limbo for as ducers by unlocking the ge- Specifically, Neibergs and sor and animal scientist, eral lands for multiple uses, including many as 30 years. According to the Wilder- netics behind Bovine Respi- the project team will exam- and Holly Neibergs worked livestock grazing, as it is obligated to do, the ness Act, Congress has the sole authority ratory Disease (BRD) and ine 6,000 cattle from com- with Jeremy Taylor, profes- federal government has severely restricted to designate land as wilderness. Van Liew feed efficiency, Washington mercial feedlots and dairies sor and animal scientist at access to Bureau of Land Management said the Wilderness and Roadless Area State University (WSU) throughout the U.S. and use the University of Missouri, (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Release Act would finally release those animal scientists will play DNA analysis to determine to develop that proposal. acres intended for multiple-use manage- lands and require them to be managed for key roles in two USDA com- the inheritance of resistance The methodology for the ment by locking up millions of acres as multiple uses. petitive grants totaling more or susceptibility to BRD. grant focused on feed effi- Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) and Inven- BLM manages nearly 13 million acres in than $14 million. That information could help ciency is similar to that of toried Roadless Areas, according to Dustin 546 WSAs, of which the agency has declared “The size and scope of guide selective breeding of the BRD project. The team Van Liew, Public Lands Council (PLC) ex- 6.72 million acres are unsuitable for wilder- these awards reflect the cattle to eventually elimi- will genotype 8,000 cattle ecutive director and National Cattlemen’s ness designation. H.R. 1581 would release quality and expertise of sci- nate the disease’s threat. and determine how genetic Beef Association (NCBA) director of federal these lands that, under current law must entists in our Department BRD kills more than 1 mil- differences affect feed intake lands. House Minority Whip Kevin be managed to maintain wilderness char- of Animal Sciences,” said lion animals a year and re- and efficiency. McCarthy, R-CA, recently introduced H.R. acteristics, and require BLM to manage Dan Bernardo, dean of the sults in the loss of $692 mil- Other partners in the feed 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area those lands for multiple uses and prohibit WSU College of Agricul- lion. WSU Extension Spe- efficiency grant include lead Release Act, to release federal lands that any restrictions in the future. tural, Human, and Natural cialist Shannon Neibergs institution University of have been recognized as unsuitable for Van Liew said in 1979, USFS determined Resource Sciences. “Once will lead the economic re- Missouri, University of Illi- wilderness or roadless designations. that 36.1 million acres were not suitable for completed, these projects search and 4-H Youth devel- nois, Iowa State University, “For far too long, the federal government designation. However, in 2001, the Clinton will provide dramatic eco- opment education compo- the University of Minnesota, has needlessly locked up tens of millions of administration issued a nationwide rule for nomic benefits to the $75 nents that are integral com- the University of Nebraska, acres of federal lands across the western roadless area management, regardless of billion cattle and dairy in- ponents of the BRD proj- Texas A&M, and USDA’s United States and ignored its obligation to wilderness suitability, that imposed strin- dustries throughout the ect. Agricultural Research Ser- manage those acres for multiple use ac- gent land-use restrictions. Congressman United States.” Other partners in the vice. tivities,” Van Liew said. “BLM and USFS McCarthy’s legislation would release lands Approximately $2.9 mil- BRD project include lead The two proposals were have determined that significant areas of USFS determined were not suitable for lion will come to WSU for institution Texas A&M Uni- evaluated by separate re- land are unsuitable for wilderness designa- roadless designations. the BRD project. Holly versity, University of Cali- view panels and funded tion and roadless areas. We strongly sup- “Finally, Congress appears to be willing Neibergs, an assistant pro- fornia Davis, New Mexico separately, but because of port Congressman McCarthy’s common- to make a long overdue decision on these fessor and animal scientist State University, Colorado similarities in design and sense bill that follows the agencies’ recom- study areas which have been held prisoner in the WSU Department of State University, the Uni- common participants, the mendations.” by the bureaucracy of the federal govern- Animal Sciences, played a versity of Wisconsin, and the two projects will coordinate The Wilderness Act of 1964 directed the ment,” Van Liew said. “We urge the House lead role in developing the USDA Agricultural Re- some of their data collec- executive branch to identify federal lands to take action on this legislation to end the project proposal, which fo- search Service unit in Belts- tion, leading to more power- with wilderness characteristics and to man- uncertainty on millions of acres and revive cuses on identifying the ge- ville, MD. ful and efficient studies us- age for the maintenance of those lands struggling rural economies throughout the netic markers that indicate Another $450,000 will be ing the grant funds. — until such time Congress acted. Unfortu- West relying on multiple-use activities.” resistance or susceptibility awarded to WSU for par- WLJ nately, Congress has not acted, and millions — WLJ

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Send to Classified Corral, Western Livestock Journal, in place is one of the most important things producers can 7355 East Orchard Road, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, fax to 303-722-0155, go to do in maintaining good reproductive performance in their www.wlj.net., or call Preston Corman, Classified Advertising Manager, at 800-850-2769 or 303- herds,” Rodgers says. “And, Bovi-Shield GOLD FP products 640-6142 (direct) and put the power of our Classified Corral to work for you. Only in the paper provide industry-leading protection against major patho- with the “Nation's Largest Weekly Circulation.”— Western Livestock Journal. gens that can cause reproductive problems.” — WLJ 16 MAY 9, 2011 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Parts of Corn Belt expected to see more precipitation in May beyond the optimum win- Corn dow. The declines also tend Temperature Precipitation (from page 1) to accelerate as planting Farmers can still catch gets later and later,” he up quickly if fields dry out said. “The declines in yield, soon, although whether or however, are relative to not that will happen re- potential yield. Yield can mains to be seen. The still be relatively high with short-term forecast from late planted corn if the the National Weather Ser- growing season weather is vice indicates that al- very favorable, but late though temperatures planted corn would still be across the northern and expected to have yields central U.S. should moder- below that of corn planted ate somewhat over the in a timely fashion.” next two weeks, precipita- Despite those concerns, tion across the same region Good noted that much of and down the Mississippi the expected crop is likely and Ohio river valleys to be planted, making sum- through the eastern Corn mer weather the most im- Belt region will continue to portant factor ahead. fall at levels considered to “In 2009, extremely fa- be above normal through vorable summer weather the middle of the month. extended the growing sea- Although the decision to son and more than compen- billion bushels for the cur- Based on weekly estimates reach the USDA projection “However, the feedlot in- switch from acreage in- sated for planting delays. rent marketing year, which through April 22, it ap- of 5 billion bushels.” ventory of cattle on April 1, tended for corn plantings An examination of weather ends Aug. 31, 2011. pears that total ethanol How the price of grain is 2011, was 5 percent larger to soybeans may still be a records, however, reveals “Inspections need to av- production in March and impacting the livestock sec- than the inventory of a year few weeks away, the win- that the uniformly favor- erage 42.9 million bushels the first three weeks of tor can’t yet be measured by earlier. In addition, the dow to make that decision able conditions of 2009 have per week to reach that pro- April was nearly 6 percent USDA’s calculations, which rapid switch to wheat feed- will begin to narrow soon been rare,” reported Good. jection. For the five weeks larger than in the same won’t be updated until the ing that was being dis- and if moisture continues “Uncertainty about con- ended April 28, weekly in- period last year. This com- June 1 grain stocks report cussed a few weeks ago has to prevent fieldwork, large sumption and production spections averaged 38 mil- pares to the 4 percent in- is issued on June 30. How- likely been put on hold as amounts of corn acreage prospects, along with vola- lion bushels,” he said. “The crease that is needed from ever, Good pointed out that wheat prices have increased could be converted to alter- tile currency and energy weekly estimates of do- March through August for the ongoing decline in hog relative to corn prices,” said nate crops, a scenario that prices, suggest a continued mestic ethanol production corn used for ethanol and and cattle prices is reason Good. — John Robinson, could have major conse- wide trading range for both have also been erratic. by-product production to for concern. WLJ Editor quences for grain prices corn and soybeans.” going into summer. Already, rising grain pric- University of Illinois ag- es are beginning to show ricultural economist Dar- signs of slowing usage from rel Good said last week earlier USDA projections. that for much of the Corn Both export and ethanol Belt, optimal corn planting sectors are showing signs of dates are believed to be in strain, according to Good. “My beef checkoff can late April into very early He noted that export in- May. “Research reveals spections for corn are below that corn yields tend to the pace required to meet reach chefs and grocers with our story.” decline as planting moves the USDA projection of 1.95 Donnell Brown Focus on what you can control For many years, I have to higher weights. “Our beef checkoff helps educate chefs and meat retailers about the heard cattle producers say In the current environ- nutritional benefits and versatility of beef,” says Donnell Brown, sixth- that production is easy and ment, almost anything marketing is hard. At to- works and producers should generation rancher from Throckmorton, Texas. day’s record price levels, I focus on what works best would argue that the op- for them. Producers can “By sharing our story, they can better understand why we’re in the posite is true and will be for choose production systems cattle business, why we love taking care of livestock, the land and the some time to come. Most where they have the great- environment, and how we produce a nutritious, high-quality product to anything one has to sell est production advantage feed the world,” he says. brings a good value in the and the greatest opportu- market these days. Produc- nity for profits. High prices ers need to focus on having are no guarantee of profit- More than 70 billion meals were served in America’s hotels, restaurants something to sell and man- ability, but high prices, and institutions last year, and, among those meals, 8 billion pounds aging production to take combined with production of beef were consumed — that’s $27 billion in wholesale purchases. advantage of the market flexibility, gives producers This year,BEEFlexible , an award-winning checkoff-funded foodservice opportunities today. more opportunity to control campaign, continues to share beef’s versatility and value messages with Donnell Brown It has always been true their fate. Cost of produc- R.A. Brown Ranch that producers had more tion will certainly be higher these professionals. Throckmorton, Texas opportunity to influence and input markets are vol- profitability by managing atile. Producers must eval- My beef checkoff…reaching influencers with beef’s messages. production and cost than by uate input use carefully marketing. Nevertheless, and be prepared to adjust there have often been mar- production practices ac- ket signals that encouraged cordingly. Business as usu- cattle producers to empha- al now means not necessar- size certain production ily doing things the same practices over others at old way. For example, the various times. Historically, value of reducing death loss cattle cycles encouraged by one calf is significantly maximum cow/calf produc- more at today’s prices, tion on some occasions and which means that the emphasized retained own- health program requires ership or stocker produc- additional attention. High tion at other times. The fertilizer and fuel prices advantage of the current make pasture and hay market situation is that management more impor- there is no tradeoff in mar- tant. And high feed cost ket incentives. The current makes supplement man- market is rewarding any agement critical. type of forage-based pro- I would not say that there duction, so it makes little are no marketing challeng- difference if a producer es, but a focus on productiv- sells weaned calves, re- ity, efficiency and produc- tained feeders or runs tion costs will pay the stocker in place of cows. For greatest dividends in this stocker producers, the mar- unprecedented market en- ket signals that much of the vironment. Forage is worth time in recent years limited more now and producers feasible stocker systems to who can grow and manage a narrow set of production forage most efficiently and (e.g. small beginning market that forage effi- weights and limited total ciently through cattle will weight gain) have been re- benefit the most from the placed by expanded flexibil- current market situation. ity to choose a wider range — Derrell S. Peel, Okla- Hear more from Donnell at MyBeefCheckoff.com of beginning weights. There homa State University is more opportunity to own Extension Livestock Funded by the Beef Checkoff. cattle longer and take them Marketing Specialist