® October 2018 • Volume 22, Issue 7 Idaho Farm Bureau
Quality of Idaho Corn maze promotes $15 million in trade wheat crop3 superb Idaho5 potatoes aid headed10 to Idaho Staying in the game on WOTUS The Zip Line
By Zippy Duvall probably yours as well — the re- clock. Sometimes the most amaz- American Farm Bureau Federation President turn of college football. In fact, I ing victories or crushing defeats think you’d be hard pressed to find happen just as the clock runs down. a more enthusiastic fan than my Fall is one of my favorite seasons It feels a lot like that last quarter wife, Miss Bonnie. on the farm. From calving to har- of the game when it comes to the vest, it’s a time to celebrate life on She loves cheering her team on, Waters of the U.S. rule right now. the farm and the results of months right down to the last second of the Farmers have gotten some tough of planning and tending. last play. The players — and the calls along the way, and we’ve Fall also brings another important fans — keep giving it their all, as come back strong in the fourth. But tradition to our farmhouse — and long as there is still time left on the See DUVALL, page 6
the range. What a wonderful time maturity. of year. Reaping the harvest A lesson can be learned here by Harvest in Idaho – harvest time comparing the growing of a crop anywhere – is a special time of year to Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s of policy development because it’s when farmers reap the policy development process. IFBF’s benefits of all the hard work they 37 county Farm Bureaus recently By Bryan Searle put in to ensure that crop reaches finished up the policy development maturity and is marketable. process, which involved a lot of Idaho Farm Bureau Federation President time and hard work on everyone’s It all began several months earlier part. with the planting of a seed. But The state’s grain crops are harvest- that seed didn’t grow by itself; it In December, county Farm Bureau ed, potato harvest is in full swing, was watered and cultivated until it delegates will vote on those poli- sugar beets are starting to come in was ready for harvest. A lot of hard cies. Those that pass muster will be and cattle are beginning to come off work went into getting that crop to See SEARLE, page 7
Developing sound A total of 174 resolutions came information. Anything short of from county Farm Bureaus’ this could lead to misguided, un- farmer and rancher leaders to informed and poor policy. policy that yields the five district meetings in the At the district meetings, each state. The ideas and proposals county Farm Bureau presents results came from individuals at local their resolutions to again be scru- By Rick Keller county Farm Bureau policy de- tinized and pass a common-sense velopment discussions. Idaho Farm Bureau Federation CEO test. The test for sound policy in- This past month, Farm Bureau This process begins with brain- cludes: Is the resolution properly leaders have been meeting around storming but concludes with in- researched? Is there another side the state developing and propos- depth study of the proposals at the to this issue that should be heard ing policy resolutions addressing county level. The resolutions were before the decision is made? Will the myriad needs of Idaho’s farm- well thought out, researched, had the proposed resolution pro- merit and included background ers and ranchers. See KELLER, page 6 2 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Idaho’s 2018 wheat crop Volume 22, Issue 7 IFBF OFFICERS President ...... Bryan Searle, Shelley gets high marks on quality Vice President ...... Mark Trupp, Driggs Executive Vice President ...... Rick Keller Assist Executive Vice President...... Justin Patten
BOARD OF DIRECTORS By Sean Ellis Austin Tubbs ...... Malad Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Dan Garner...... Clifton Chris Dalley ...... Blackfoot Stephanie Mickelsen...... Idaho Falls POCATELLO – Idaho wheat farmers and industry representatives say the quality of Travis McAffee ...... Howe the state’s wheat crop, which enjoys a reputation for being superb year in and year Scott Steele ...... Idaho Falls Gerald Marchant ...... Oakley out, is particularly good this year. Rick Pearson ...... Hagerman Rick Brune...... Hazelton “This year’s wheat crop is superb,” said Idaho Wheat Commission Executive Direc- Luke Pearce ...... New Plymouth tor Blaine Jacobson. “Growers are happy and grain elevators are satisfied with the Cody Chandler...... Weiser Tracy Walton ...... Emmett crop.” Marjorie French ...... Princeton Tom Daniel ...... Bonners Ferry Jacobson and several farmers contacted for this story said yields were above average, Judy Woody ...... Filer test weights and protein levels were good, the crop faced no major disease issues and Kyle Wade...... Downey there were no significant low falling number problems this year. Falling number tests STAFF measure wheat quality and growers get less money for test results below 300. Director of Admin. Services ...... Cara Dyer Commodities & Marketing Assistant . Melissa Nelson Due to more harvested acres and increased yields, total wheat production in Idaho in Member Services Assistant ...... Peggy Moore 2018 increased 11.5 percent compared with 2017. Member Benefit Assistant...... Dixie Ashton Assistant Treasurer...... Tyler Zollinger Dist. I Regional Manager ...... Ott Clark To top it off, prices this year have been higher than they were last year. Dist. II Regional Manager ...... Tyrel Bingham Dist. III Regional Manager ...... Zack Lanier It was an above-average year as far as overall quality, protein levels and yields, said Dist. IV Regional Manager ...... Brody Miller Ririe Grain and Seed Coop Manager Lee Andersen. Dist. V Regional Manager ...... Bob Smathers Dir. of Governmental Affairs ...... Russ Hendricks Wheat farmers had some good opportunities earlier this spring to lock in some good Asst. Dir. of Governmental Affairs .... Dennis Tanikuni prices and a lot of them took advantage of that, he said. Energy/Natural Resources...... Braden Jensen Office Manager, Boise ...... Melissa Orm Director of Information ...... Joel Benson “This year has been a good year for wheat, growers have a good portion of their crop Publications Editor/Media Contact ...... Sean Ellis marketed and hopefully there will be some good opportunities to get the rest of it Video Services Manager ...... Steve Ritter marketed,” Andersen said. Broadcast Services Manager ...... Jake Putnam Dir. of Commodities and Marketing...... Zak Miller While farmers wish prices were even higher, “I think wheat producers are optimistic Business Systems Administrator...... Tyler Moore about this year’s crop,” said Richard Durrant, who owns a country elevator in Me- Printed by: Owyhee Publishing, Homedale, ID ridian. “Production is up, I think most everybody feels pretty good about yields, we GEM STATE PRODUCER USPS #015-024, is published monthly didn’t have any real quality issues and prices are definitely better than they were a except February, May, August and November by the year ago.” IDAHO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, 275 Tierra Vista Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201. Farmers and industry representatives said the quality of this year’s crop is notewor- POSTMASTER send changes of address to: GEM STATE PRODUCER thy. P.O. Box 4848, Pocatello, ID 83205-4848. Periodicals postage paid at Pocatello, Idaho, In North Idaho, “The quality is nearly off the scale,” said IWC Chairman Bill Flory, and additional mailing offices. a North Idaho grower. “This has been a great production year.” Subscription rate: $6.00 per year included in Farm Bureau dues. While yields in some areas in North Idaho that received too much water were a little MAGAZINE CONTACTS: Idaho Farm Bureau Federation below average, “the quality of the wheat is excellent,” he added. “Crop quality is EDITOR (208) 239-4292 • ADS (208) 239-4279 outstanding and it’s quite exciting.” E-MAIL: [email protected] www.idahofb.org In some dryland areas in Southeastern Idaho, lack of moisture in June and July Cover: Photo by Sean Ellis caused yields to be down a little, said Soda Springs farmer Jerry Brown. But like in Hundreds of people sample fruit Sept. 7 during the North Idaho, “The quality is really good,” he added. “The quality of wheat is good in University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension those areas, but we were a little bit skinny on yields in my area.” Center’s annual Fruit Field Day. See story, page 8. See WHEAT, page 4
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 3 WHEAT Continued from page 3
Photo by Sean Ellis A wheat field is harvested in southwestern Idaho. Farmers and industry representatives say the quality of Idaho’s 2018 wheat crop is particularly good.
According to USDA’s National Agricul- lent wheat crop this year, said Janice Coo- “Idaho’s wheat industry is very healthy,” he tural Statistics Service, Idaho farmers per, managing director of the Wheat Mar- said. “We continue to have very loyal cus- produced a total of 99.1 million bushels of keting Center, which is based in Portland, tomers that come to Idaho specifically for winter and spring wheat in 2018, up from Ore. our wheat because we continue to grow an 88.9 million bushels in 2017. excellent crop.” “In general, it’s been a good crop year for According to NASS, winter wheat yields all classes of wheat grown in the Pacific While soft white wheat is still the largest in Idaho averaged 87 bushels per acre, up Northwest,” she said. class of wheat in Idaho, the state’s hard from 80 in 2017, and spring wheat yields white wheat production increased substan- The stellar quality of the 2018 Idaho wheat averaged 88 bushels an acre this year, up tially this year, Jacobson said. crop comes on the heels of an almost equal- from 86 last year. ly stellar crop in 2017, Jacobson said. Soft white wheat is generally used for Idaho farmers harvested 720,000 acres of products with a mild bite, such as cookies, “We’ve had a two-year run of excellent winter wheat this year, up from 670,000 crackers and pancakes, while hard white crops,” he said. last year, and 415,000 acres of spring wheat is used in products such as breads wheat, up from 410,000 in 2017. Jacobson said the state’s wheat industry is and noodles. in a good position. The entire Pacific Northwest had an excel-
#4 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Famous Idaho spuds carved into the ears of famous Idaho cornfield By Sean Ellis Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
MERIDIAN – Idaho’s most fa- mous corn maze is celebrating Idaho’s most famous crop this year. The Farmstead, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors a year, has come up with a wide variety of entertaining maze de- signs over the years that have at- tracted national media attention. Jim Lowe, owner of The Farm- stead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival, said it seemed proper to celebrate the product that Ida- ho is best known for: potatoes. “We just think the design strikes at the heart of the identity of Idaho,” he said. “Idaho pota- toes are kind of the Cinderella story. It is this humble produce Submitted photo that is grown underground but An aerial view of the Farmstead’s 2018 corn maze, which celebrates Idaho potatoes. it’s been a great success story that has been able to rise to such multi-billion-dollar industry in that a national survey found out was nothing even close to us.” the state. that Idaho is known more for prominence.” Over the years, the Farmstead potatoes than any state is known Idaho Potato Commission Presi- has come up with several unique The design features the images for anything else, “a quirky dent and CEO Frank Muir said designs for its corn maze, in- of Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head claim to fame that leads to a he was delighted when Lowe cluding the Statue of Liberty, and the words, “Famous Pota- mishmash of eye-rolling and informed him the Farmstead comedian Jimmy Fallon, the toes.” home state pride among natives design would celebrate Idaho bumblebee, Abraham Lincoln, and transplants alike.” Lowe said some people believe potatoes this year. and the likenesses of President the state should be known for That survey asked people the Obama (on the left) and his Re- The commission has worked something more glitzy or glam- first thing they thought of when publican challenger, Mitt Rom- with the Farmstead several orous than the humble potato. they heard a state’s name. While ney (on the right), during the times over the festival’s 22-year every state had multiple things run-up to the 2012 presidential “We say, ‘It’s who we are,’” he history and helps sponsor its that ranked high, when people election. said. “Let’s embrace it and cel- current Famous Idaho Potato heard the word “Idaho,” only ebrate it. It is an important part sack slide. The designs have attracted the one thing entered their mind: of Idaho.” attention of major media out- “I think it’s neat that a corn potatoes. lets, including USA Today, The Idaho potato farmers bring in maze is actually celebrating “There was only one state that Today Show, Good Morning about $950 million a year in Idaho potatoes,” Muir said. farm-gate cash receipts and had one dominant thing it was America, The Tonight Show, when the potato processing in- A Farmstead news release load- known for and nothing else and Time magazine and CNN. dustry is included, spuds are a ed with potato puns pointed out it was Idaho,” Muir said. “There
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 5 KELLER Continued from page 2 for consideration. is not the creation of policy, of the issues. Farm Bureau vide the desired outcome? Is but its implementation. It is members are engaged in leg- the resolution credible and In December, delegates from of little value to have a state islative, gubernatorial, and achievable? each county Farm Bureau position and then do little to congressional races during will meet at the IFBF an- If the proposed resolutions see it through fruition. this mid-term election cycle nual meeting to review all its do not meet those high stan- for this purpose. policies, plus the new resolu- Much of the implementation dards, they are sent back to tions. The delegates are ac- will require legislative and Farm Bureau policy starts the sponsoring county for tive farmers and ranchers, administrative assistance. with individual members more research or clarification. selected by their county peers To achieve that result, Farm making recommendations All successful resolutions to represent them in develop- Bureau is engaged in educat- and suggestions to the county from the district meetings are ing and approving the policy ing decision-makers and the Farm Bureaus. It is grass- reviewed by a state resolu- of Idaho’s largest farm orga- implementers. The legislature roots. It is discussed, scruti- tions committee, where once nization. The proposed and or agencies must understand nized and voted on at several again, they are scrutinized amended policies that pass by the issue and provide buy-in levels. In the end, sound pol- and subjected to the “com- a majority vote become Idaho to complete the actual imple- icy is developed that stands mon-sense” test. This com- Farm Bureau’s sound policy mentation of the policy. the test of time and can be en- mittee will combine similar for the next year. dorsed by members, legisla- Farm Bureau works to elect resolutions and make recom- tors and state agencies alike. The desired outcome of the individuals to the legislature mendations to the Idaho Farm It is a unique problem-solving policy development process who have that understanding Bureau Federation’s delegates exercise that yields results. DU VA LL Continued from page 2 we cannot stop driving down ponds after a rain. ‘Unfortunately, the Obama Administration the field until we have a win for The 2015 WOTUS rule didn’t muddied the waters with its 2015 WOTUS rule. clean water and clear rules. provide clarity, as the agency The EPA wrote an illegal rule that threatened Clean water matters to all of claimed. It was a pig in a poke: farmers and ranchers with jaw-dropping penal- us. From rural Minnesota to bureaucratic doublespeak de- downtown Atlanta, we all want signed to allow the federal gov- ties and even criminal prosecution for plowing — and need — access to safe ernment to regulate productive or spraying a “water of the U.S.”’ water for ourselves and our land use. Thankfully, several families. For years, AFBF and courts recognized the danger- others in agriculture have been ous potential of the rule and WOTUS rule, making it once When it comes to waters of the calling for clean water and blocked it — temporarily. again the law of the land in 26 U.S., the game isn’t over, the clear rules, because we know But those orders only apply in states. outcome isn’t certain, and our it’s possible to have both. opponents would like to run specific states, leaving farm- Since then, several other courts out the clock. None of us can Unfortunately, the Obama ers in much of the country still have been asked to block the afford to sit passively in the Administration muddied the vulnerable to enforcement. 2015 rule — nationwide or at stands — much less celebrate. waters with its 2015 WOTUS The battle in the courts contin- least in specific states. Today, rule. The EPA wrote an illegal ues, and the Trump Adminis- farmers and ranchers in 23 AFBF will continue to press rule that threatened farmers tration is hard at work to repeal states are subject to the con- the administration to finally, and ranchers with jaw-drop- the WOTUS rule and give all fusing and unlawful WOTUS once and for all, Ditch the ping penalties and even crimi- Americans the clean water and rule. For those farmers and Rule. We urge you to fight — nal prosecution for plowing or clear rules we want and need. ranchers, every small wetland, and cheer — with us. If these spraying a “water of the U.S.” ditch or ephemeral stream on months of blocking and tack- But each move by the cur- their land is a regulatory land- ling lead us to a future where But it was so broad and vague rent EPA is tackled in court. mine. That’s one more layer our land isn’t regulated like that “water of the U.S.” could Just last month, a federal dis- of uncertainty for farmers in water, it will have been worth include most any land where trict court struck down EPA’s these already uncertain times. the effort. water sometimes flows or nationwide delay of the 2015
6 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 SEARLE Continued from page 2 opportunities for labor reform more solid labor reform legisla- at www.idahofb.org and click added to the IFBF policy book. and speaking to Goodlatte’s tion, as it takes years to create on the “Legislative” icon on the But it’s not sufficient to just proposed legislation, he said and educate others. right side of the page and then have those policies printed in the bill “is a prime example of on “Issues.” Then enter your zip As we move forward in the a book. Just like they do with how effective our grassroots code in a box titled “Find your policy process, remember that their crops, Farm Bureau mem- members can be and why it is elected officials” and informa- it’s important not to allow one bers need to remain engaged so important for each of you to tion about your congressional or two voices representing your in those policies and cultivate share your stories and concerns representatives will appear. industry make decisions that them to ensure they result in a with your lawmakers.” could affect all of agriculture. The Goodlatte bill is just one harvest. According to Duvall, the Whether you are trying to get example of how an imper- When it comes to policy, the Goodlatte bill now includes a crops harvested, cows milked, fect bill was substantially im- harvest comes when legislation longer-term work visa, a stron- or cattle cared for, one way you proved directly due to the fact that reflects that policy gets ger at-will program, a stream- can help receive a good harvest that many grassroots voices passed. lined “touchback” process for on policy is to call your con- weighed in on the issue and workers, greater flexibility in gressman and share with them convinced the chairman to re- But an IFBF policy won’t get it- the visa cap, a longer transition your experiences and support vise it. self passed. It requires time and to the new H-2C program and for good labor reform. effort by Farm Bureau mem- Now let’s harvest and show our modified insurance require- bers and employees, speaking To find the contact information support for the much needed la- ments. with other organizations and for Idaho’s congressional del- bor reform. elected officials and making Idaho Farm Bureau Federation egation, visit the IFBF website sure our voice is heard on the hosted several calls with Good- issue. latte’s office on his legislation and IFBF also worked hard Don’t remain on the sidelines to try to convince other Idaho when it comes to policy. It’s farm groups why it was so im- important we stay engaged. portant to weigh in on the bill. An example of why it’s so im- The message our congressmen portant to ensure our voices were receiving appears to be are heard on issues important the opposite of what farmers to agriculture is the immigra- and ranchers needed and felt tion reform bill introduced by but a very small majority spoke Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., the on their behalf. This shows House Judiciary Committee why it’s critical to get and stay chairman. engaged not only in the policy Goodlatte’s bill was far from development process but fin- perfect initially when it was ish the harvest by having your introduced last fall, but the voice heard. congressman made some im- I have heard from many farm- portant changes after hearing ers who were having a very our concerns and introduced a hard time finding enough help. revised bill, the Ag and Legal Trucks set idle and many have Workforce Act. had to tap into a very costly and During American Farm Bu- broken H-2A guest worker pro- reau Federation President Zip- gram, scrambling to get their py Duvall’s first two years of crops harvested. service, he visited every state Congressman Goodlatte will Farm Bureau and the number retire at the end of the year and one common thread of con- if we don’t see the new and im- cern was labor shortage. In his proved H-2C program, it could recent column addressing the be years before we receive any
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 7 Parma fruit field day draws hundreds
By Sean Ellis Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
PARMA – Several hundred people were given a taste for some of the extensive fruit research being conducted at Univer- sity of Idaho’s Parma Research and Ex- tension Center Sept. 7 during the station’s annual Fruit Field Day. Attendees also got a literal taste of many of the fruit varieties being researched at the Parma station’s pomology orchard and vineyard site. Dozens of fruit varieties were laid out on several long tables and included peaches, table grapes, nectarines, plums, apples, quince, Asian pears and several alterna- tive fruits being grown at the orchard. Once the OK was given to begin tasting the fruit, it didn’t last long. Fruit researcher Essie Fallahi, who heads UI’s pomology (fruit and nut) program, told attendees that the difference between night and day time temperatures in the summer makes the region a great place to grow fruit. “The quality of fruit grown in Idaho is su- perb,” he said. “Idaho fruit is demanded by name in many countries.” Fallahi recalled a conversation with an of- ficial from one major fruit company who told him, “Our shippers don’t want any- thing but plums from Idaho.” Photo by Sean Ellis People sample fruit Sept. 7 during the University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center’s The annual event is attended by hundreds annual Fruit Field Day. of commercial and small growers as well as home gardeners, horticultural profes- are here to get more knowledge.” The main goal of the research, he said, sionals, fruit industry representatives and is to not only figure out the best way to graduate students. During the four-hour event, Fallahi spoke grow certain fruit varieties in the state, about the wide variety of research being “The Parma fruit day is a tremendous but also to figure out what doesn’t work conducted at the orchard, including or- event for the Treasure Valley but it also so growers don’t have to discover that for chard mechanization and irrigation trials draws folks from all over the state as well themselves. as well as pest and disease control, the as other states interested in tree fruit pro- safe use and effectiveness of certain pes- “If we make the mistake first, then the duction,” said Mark McGuire, director of ticides and new architectures and root- growers will not have to make that mis- UI’s agricultural research stations. “They stocks. See FRUIT, page 25
8 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 9 Photo by Sean Ellis Wheat is harvested in a southwestern Idaho field this summer. Idaho producers will receive an estimated $15 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s trade mitigation package, which is designed to help American farmers impacted by what the USDA terms as unjustified retaliatory tariffs. Idaho agriculture could receive $15 million from USDA trade aid By Sean Ellis claims are unfair trading prac- USDA’s Agricultural Market- wheat growers $119 million Idaho Farm Bureau Federation tices. Those nations, including ing Service will administer this and corn growers $96 million. China, Canada, Mexico and the food purchase and distribution AFBF officials also estimated European Union, responded program. POCATELLO – Idaho produc- how much each state will re- with their own tariffs, many ers will receive an estimated Another $200 million will be ceive from the aid package. of them focused on U.S. farm $15 million from USDA’s trade used to assist the private sector commodities. Idaho’s dairy producers are mitigation package, which is in developing new export mar- forecast to receive a total of designed to help farmers hurt USDA released details of the kets for farm products. This $8.6 million and the state’s by retaliatory tariffs that some trade aid package on Aug. 27. money will be made available wheat growers should receive nations have placed on U.S. ag- That plan calls for distributing through FSA’s Agricultural $6.3 million. Idaho corn grow- ricultural products. $4.7 billion worth of payments Trade Promotion Program. ers are estimated to receive to producers of wheat, dairy, The U.S. Department of Agri- The money will be distributed about $160,000 total. corn, soybeans, cotton, hogs culture in July announced a $12 to the three programs begin- and sorghum. Dairy and wheat rank No. 1 billion plan to protect American ning after Labor Day. and No. 4 in Idaho in terms of farmers hurt by what it termed USDA’s Farm Service Agency According to an American total farm-gate receipts. as unjustified retaliatory tariffs will administer a Market Fa- Farm Bureau Federation analy- by some of the United States’ cilitation Program to provide The response from Idaho pro- sis of the USDA aid plan, U.S. main trading partners. these payments. ducers due to receive some aid, soybean growers are due to and industry leaders who rep- Earlier this year, the Trump The agriculture department receive a total of $3.6 billion, resent them, was lukewarm. administration slapped tens will also provide up to $1.2 bil- pork producers $290 million, They said the payments won’t of billions of dollars’ worth lion to purchase unexpected cotton growers $277 million, come close to equaling the loss- of tariffs on goods from some surplus of commodities af- sorghum growers $157 mil- es they have suffered because nations in response to what it fected by the retaliatory tariffs. lion, dairy producers $127,000, of the retaliatory tariffs.
10 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Buhl dairyman John Brubaker field that in the long run will “The notion that the (aid) will give many farmers the ex- said the tariffs have put a hurt- benefit all Americans, includ- somehow make up for those tra help they need to hold on ing on the state’s dairy industry ing farmers. lost markets is not a correct no- through ongoing trade disputes and he estimates Idaho dairy tion,” she said. ... The package is not a fix-all, “I’m willing to give the presi- operations are losing about $1 and we wouldn’t expect it to be. dent a shot at this,” he said. Ririe wheat farmer Gordon per cow per day because of It will buy a little time, howev- “We might experience some Gallup estimated he will re- them. er, as the administration takes hurt for awhile but I think this ceive about $6,000 total from a tough stance at the negotiat- Dairymen will receive about thing will straighten itself out the aid package. ing table – and that’s a goal we 12 cents per hundredweight in six months to a year.” “We’ll take it; every penny can all get behind. Farmers and of production in aid and that The president “is trying some- helps,” he said. “But that ranchers want to see fair trade doesn’t come close to making thing different,” Toone said. doesn’t rescue anybody. It’s not deals hammered out and export up for the harm caused by the “Nothing else has worked. Why close to being enough” to make opportunities expanded for tariffs, he said. not try something different? up for the impact of the retalia- American-grown products.” “I’m not for government hand- Let’s look at the big picture. If tory tariffs. In a news release, USDA said outs. I just want fair and free something good comes out of According to AFBF, producers the trade aid package is a short- trade,” he said. this long-term, that would be a of commodities covered under term relief strategy to protect wonderful thing.” The average Idaho dairyman’s the MFP payment program can ag producers “while the admin- opinion of the aid package is Idaho Grain Producers As- submit applications for support istration works on free, fair and that the amount being offered is sociation Executive Director on Sept. 4 or after harvest is reciprocal trade deals to open insulting in light of the impact Stacey Katseanes Satterlee said complete and they can report more markets in the long run the tariffs are having on their grain growers understand the their total 2018 production, to help American farmers com- operations, said Idaho Dairy- president’s long-term strategy whichever comes first. plete globally.” men’s Association Executive of playing hard ball with trad- Payments will be made in two In the USDA news release, U.S. Director Rick Naerebout. ing partners in order to secure parts, with the first payment Secretary of Agriculture Sonny better trade deals, but in the “It’s not even coming close to guaranteed to occur. USDA Perdue said the package was short-term, it’s always agricul- covering the losses our dairy- will determine later whether developed, after careful analy- ture that loses in these types of men are experiencing because trade conditions warrant a sec- sis, “to mitigate the trade dam- trade wars. of the tariffs,” he said. ond payment period. ages sustained by our farmers.” She said grain growers ap- Naerebout said U.S. dairy ope- The first payment will be calcu- He said President Trump has preciate the trade package’s ators have lost an estimated lated by multiplying 50 percent been standing up to China and acknowledgement “that wheat $1.5 billion this year as a result of a producer’s 2018 production other nations, “sending the growers are being hurt by these of the tariffs. The aid plan calls by the MFP rate. clear message that the United retaliatory tariffs.” for paying dairy operations 12 States will no longer tolerate An announcement about fur- cents per hundredweight on The aid “is something and we’ll their unfair trade practices, ther payments will be made in half of their production. take it, but it does not amount which include non-tariff trade coming months, if warranted, to much to Idaho growers,” Sat- barriers and the theft of intel- “It’s woefully inadequate com- according to a USDA news re- terlee said. lectual property. In short, the pared to the damage done by lease. If a second payment peri- president has taken action to the tariffs,” he said. “It doesn’t An analysis by U.S. Wheat As- od is announced, the remaining benefit all sectors of the Ameri- even come close to covering 10 sociates and the National As- 50 percent of a producer’s 2018 can economy – including agri- percent of the losses suffered sociation of Wheat Growers production would be subject to culture – in the long run.” because of the tariffs. We have estimates the tariffs have had a the second MFP payment rate. dairies going out of business negative impact of 75 cents per “It’s important to note all of USDA estimates it will dis- because of this.” bushel on U.S. wheat prices, this could go away tomorrow, tribute $4.7 billion in trade aid which has caused $2.2 billion if China and the other nations Grace dairyman Sherman payments during the first round worth of losses across the U.S. simply correct their behavior,” Toone, on the other hand, said and that total would increase to wheat supply. Perdue said. “But in the mean- he understands why President $9.4 billion if there is a second time, the programs we are an- Donald Trump is playing hard The aid package, Satterlee said, round. nouncing … buy time for the ball with these nations: to try to will offer 7 cents per bushel to In a column, AFBF President president to strike long-lasting get better trade deals that will wheat growers now and possi- Zippy Duvall said the USDA trade deals to benefit our entire end unfair trading practices bly 7 cents more later. relief package “promises to economy.” and result in a level playing
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 11 Photo by Sean Ellis A field is prepared for planting in late May near Pingree. A list created by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture provides a look at how retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products could impact Idaho’s farming sector. Summary shows potential impact of tariffs on Idaho ag products By Sean Ellis It also shows how much of that China also increased its tariff Idaho’s dairy industry sold Idaho Farm Bureau Federation product Idaho exported to that on U.S. peas from 0 to 25 per- $14 million worth of cheese in nation in 2017. cent. Idaho exported $3.8 mil- Mexico last year and Idaho’s lion worth of peas to China last potato processing industry sold POCATELLO – The Idaho The retaliatory tariffs are in- year, according to ISDA data. $15 million worth of frozen po- State Department of Agricul- creased tariffs those nations tato products, mostly French ture has compiled a list of re- recently imposed on certain Due to the North American fries, in that nation in 2017. taliatory tariffs on U.S. agricul- U.S. farm products due to trade Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. tural products that provides a disputes with the United States. enjoyed free trade with Canada Mexico has imposed 20 per- look at how those tariffs could and Mexico, the top two desti- cent tariffs on both of those For example, the list shows that impact Idaho’s farming sector. nations for Idaho agricultural products from the U.S. Idaho’s dairy sector exported exports last year. The summary shows what the $36 million worth of whey It also imposed a 15 percent previous tariff for certain U.S. products to China last year. It Canada recently placed a 10 tariff on food preparations agricultural products was in also shows that as part of its percent tariff on a host of U.S. derived from dried milk, but- Canada, Mexico, China and the trade war with the U.S., China ag products, and Mexico has termilk or whey. According to European Union, and what the has increased its tariff on U.S. also placed tariffs ranging from new tariff is. whey products from 2 percent 15-20 percent on a lot of U.S. to 25 percent. farm products. See TARIFFS, page 31
12 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Photo by Bill Schaefer John Guthrie, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Landowner and Sportsman Coordinator for the Magic Valley region, attaches a polytape fencing to a perimeter fence in a grain field outside of Geneva. This is part of a two-year study to try to find ways to reduce crop depredation by elk in southern Idaho Study hopes to reduce elk depredation of farm fields By Bill Schaefer the number of claims was 50 for 2017. down in the Clearwater and Panhandle ar- eas of the state due to changing habitat but For Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Guthrie is the landowner/sportsman co- elsewhere the elk population is on the rise. ordinator for the IDFG’s Magic Valley re- An increase in the elk population across gion and just started a two-year study this He attributed the increase in elk numbers southern Idaho, combined with plentiful summer exploring four treatment options to a policy directive by the IDFG director grain production, resulted in more than to try to alter elk behavior and thereby in 2014 to increase elk populations in the $640,000 being paid out by the Idaho De- lower both crop depredation in southern state. Boudreau said the director made it partment of Fish and Game to agricultural Idaho and claims paid out by IDFG. clear he wanted the department to double producers due to elk depredation of their down in its efforts to increase elk and deer The results will be part of his thesis for a crops in 2017. populations. Master of Science degree in fish and wild- According to information gathered by life sciences from the University of Idaho. “We definitely created an opportunity to John Guthrie for his master’s degree the- grow elk and as the biological advisors to Elk numbers are doing pretty well in the sis, elk-related depredation payments dur- the director’s office we said that with in- majority of the state and populations have ing the past 24 years by IDFG bounced creased elk there would be increased prob- increase in many areas, said Toby Bou- from a low of $31,003 in 1994 to a high of lems,” Boudreau said.” I think (the direc- dreau, IDFG assistant chief of wildlife. $646,425 in 2017. tor) was very honest about the fact that if Boudreau said the elk population was The number of claims in 1994 was 13 and See DEPREDATION, page 14
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 13 DEPREDATION Continued from page 13 ways to mitigate those prob- setting up their study areas. lems.” The first deterrent is the lethal Guthrie’s two-year thesis proj- removal of targeted non-col- ect entails evaluating the effec- lared elk. Using a sharp-shoot- tiveness of the four deterrent ing tactic at night with the aid treatments and data analysis of of a spotlight they will lethally the success or failure of each remove a maximum of two elk treatment. Part of the project per event with no lethal tactics includes fitting GPS collars the following night to observe on 45 adult elk spread through the elks’ response. Then after 9-10 herds across the state and one non-shooting night they tracking the elk as they feed will lethally remove up to two and migrate. more elk the next night. The radio collars record the “The idea behind that is to elks’ location every 20 min- make the risk of being killed Photo by Bill Schaefer utes using iridium satellites, predictable in space or at a Ryan Luckadoo, Idaho Department of Fish and Game wildlife research allowing Guthrie to directly predictable location but un- technician, attaches a polytape fencing to a perimeter fence in a grain field track the elk from his laptop predictable temporally or hav- outside of Geneva. This is part of a two-year study to try to find ways to computer while out in the field. ing an unpredictable nature of reduce crop depredation by elk in southern Idaho. when it is going to happen,” “We are not trying to do any Guthrie said. “They know sort of population reduction,” we want more elk to be on the elk and corn.” where but not when.” landscape than we’re going to Guthrie said while explaining Boudreau said that elk have be willing to pay for them and the four treatment options in The three non-lethal deterrents discovered that cornfields pro- the challenges that they will his study. “The idea is to scare are: using pasture-fence modi- vide not only great cover but present.” elk out of crops and to put fication; nutrition-limiting re- a ready source for both water them into areas where they can pellents; aversive conditioning To meet the expanding dep- and food. be accessed by hunters, allow- using dogs to haze bull elk out redation payments, the Idaho Corn grown being grown at ing us to maintain abundant of cornfields. Legislature passed HB 230, the scale it’s being grown in and healthy elk populations we the Depredation and Sports- For the pasture-fence modifi- Idaho and especially in the have in southern Idaho.” man Access Programs fee, in cation, Guthrie and his assis- Magic Valley is a relatively 2017. It included hunting and Guthrie said the main time for tants modified existing perim- new phenomenon, he said. fishing license fee surcharges crop depredation in southern eter fencing around agricultur- of $5 for residents and $10 for “Our dairy industry in south- Idaho is between July 15 and al fields with PVC extensions non-residents that provide the ern Idaho has been growing by Sept. 15, though the herds will to a height over six-feet and IDFG with an additional $1 leaps and bounds over the last graze as long as they find ac- used polytape with conductive million annually for depre- decade and their need for corn cessible food. Guthrie said that metal threads to transmit an dation compensation and $1 has grown with it,” Boudreau as the grass dries up at higher electrical shock to any elk try- million annually for its sports- said. “Elk have figured out that elevations, the elk will descend ing to enter the field. in search of food. He said the men’s access program. corn is really the perfect field The second treatment, nutri- to be in because once the corn ag industry calls it “surfing the “I think the reality is that there tion-limiting repellent, sprays gets tall enough it’s hiding green wave.” are more elk in the ag inter- hydrolyzed casein, a bitter cover. There is a ready source face than there were 10 years He and two assistants have tasting protein, on a 10-meter of water since corn is irrigated ago and so elk are getting in been traveling across the wide buffer strip around the in southern Idaho and there’s trouble more than they did,” state, from Geneva, near the perimeter of the field in an ef- a source of food that they can Boudreau said. “Corn is prob- Idaho-Wyoming border, to the fort to discourage elk foraging live on, so it’s really kind of ably our biggest issue and one Magic Valley region and to the in the target field. The hydro- the perfect storm for problems of the issues that John Guth- Weiser River and Brownlee lyzed casein was applied in and I think John’s research is rie’s research is dealing with is area on the west side of Idaho two-week intervals. all about trying to figure out
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Images from a thermal-imaging camera show elk in and near a harvested wheat field near Geneva, Idaho. The images were taken Sept. 13 as part of a study on possible treatment options that could result in less elk depredation of farm crops.
The final treatment used live- induced a very strong aversion to haze bull elk out of corn- exactly where those elk were stock herding dogs to haze bull to that field,” Guthrie said. fields proved to be a bit of a at in the cornfield, trying to get elk out of cornfields. disappointment according to as close as I could to them, and Analysis of the hydrolyzed Guthrie and he brought that not once did I ever see an elk Guthrie just completed the casein treatment will require treatment to an early end. in a cornfield,” he said. first season of the treatments a breakdown of the more than and now he begins analyzing 5,000 GPS locations of the elk “Those border collies were Guthrie said another potential the data to determine their during the treatment period primarily dependent on re- problem with chasing elk out efficacy. This could result in but Guthrie said that a prelimi- ceiving directions from their of cornfields is the potential modifications, enhancements nary view of the GPS mapping handlers,” Guthrie said. damage to the corn caused by or elimination of the treat- leads him to believe that the the pursuit. Conditions in the cornfield are ments. casein buffer was keeping elk extremely tight with visibility He hasn’t given up on a canine out of the field. Guthrie said it will take time limited to about five feet. solution but he believes a dog to analyze the data but he did Guthrie said the pasture fence that uses its nose for tracking “We were able, based on the share initial assessments of the modifications seemed to work and has an innate behavior to radio collars, to go exactly to four treatments based on anec- best keeping elk herds num- find animals, perhaps some where those elk were and even dotal observations. bering less than 100 out of breed of hound, would work in that setting the dogs were the fields. However, at one site best. The lethal removal seemed not able to get on to the elk and there was a herd of about 300 to be most effective when the chase them out of the fields,” He has the winter months elk and eventually one of the first cow to step onto the field Guthrie said. “Basically, when ahead to review the data, fine- elk would break through the was removed. we would get close to the elk tune the four treatments and polytape’s electrical charge they would just run a circle begin preparations for the sec- “When we would kill elk, the opening the field to the rest of around us. They were very ca- ond season of trying to modify first elk that stepped into the the herd. gey in the cornfields. elk behavior. field, those elk would leave the The border collies brought in area for good sometimes; they “I spent seven days knowing
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 15 Collegiate Farm Bureau tours Rathdrum Prairie agriculture By Bob Smathers Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
The University of Idaho Collegiate Farm Bu- reau visited the Rathdrum Prairie Sept. 10 for the group’s 2018 industry tour. UI’s Collegiate Farm Bureau brings together students from a variety of disciplines in the university’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences with the goal of developing them as potential future Farm Bureau leaders. During a presentation at the Hayden Lake out- let on the geology and history of the Rathdrum Prairie, group members learned that the Rath- drum Prairie sits atop a glacial outwash which Photo by Bob Smathers affects how it is farmed and the crops that are Members of the University of Idaho Collegiate Farm Bureau pose for a group photo Sept. 10 during grown there. an agricultural tour of the Rathdrum Prairie. During the early part of the last century, before a 10-trillion-gallon aquifer that is one of the the prairie is limited because of the geology. pumping was an option, water was diverted out fasted moving aquifers in the United States. “We are farming a gravel pit; you can wear of several lakes lining the prairie and out of the out a set of plowshares by covering only 140 Spokane River at the Post Falls Dam. Water During a tour of K&B Hay, owner Kyle Meyer acres.” was diverted many miles into the Spokane Val- gave a tour of his hay processing facility near ley of Eastern Washington where thousands of Rathdrum. Meyer produces timothy and alfalfa The prairie has shallow soils over rock and is acres of row crops and orchards were irrigated. hay and processes it for the horse hay market. suitable primarily for perennial crops that do He cuts and compresses 1,200-pound bales not require much cultivation. Early on, ditches were dug for diversions, but into small 50-pound square bales that are sold because of the gravelly soil, most of the wa- “This is why hay has become the crop of choice to horse boarding operations, feed stores and ter was lost long before it reached the cropping on what farm land is left,” Walt Meyer said. other horse owners. regions of the Spokane Valley. As a result, During lunch at Falls Park at the Post Falls private investors switched to wood and stave Because of the ease of handling these small Dam, group members observed the remnants flumes. These flumes were not efficient as they bales, they are popular among horse owners. of the old head gates and concrete irrigation lost significant amounts of water, but they were His marketing radius is about 100 miles in ev- ditches that once carried water from the Spo- much more efficient than the unlined ditches. ery direction. kane River to the Spokane Valley. Due to the cost of maintaining the flumes and The students learned from Meyer and his un- They then toured the Buck Knives Co. plant their inefficiency, irrigation districts were cle, Walt Meyer, what it is like to farm on the near Post Falls. eventually formed and the ditch diverting wa- Rathdrum Prairie. ter from the Post Falls Dam was lined with They were treated to a steak dinner at the Rider In years past, the cash crop on the prairie was concrete to get ample amounts of water to the Ranch east of Coeur d’Alene courtesy of the Kentucky bluegrass, but with the burning re- Spokane Valley. This ditch was used until the Kootenai-Shoshone Farm Bureau. Owner Lin- strictions that were placed on prairie farmers 1970s, but eventually became obsolete when da Rider talked about the history of the work- 15 years ago, that crop was lost, and area farm- water pumped from the aquifer became an op- ing ranch and its many enterprises, including ers had to adjust. tion. ranch outings, horseback rides, hay rides, wed- Those who could not adjust sold out to develop- dings and other group gatherings. Also, as time passed, minimum lake levels ers. “Now, the main crop on the prairie is resi- were established, so diverting water out of “This is also a working ranch where we pro- dential housing,” said Walt Meyer, who added area lakes became more difficult. The Spokane duce cattle, hay and harvest timber for local that the number of crops that can be grown on Valley and the Rathdrum Prairie sets atop of mills,” Rider said.
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Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 17 Photo by ChristianSW, Wikimedia Picking huckleberries is a recreational activity that involves a “taking.” Permission to recreate please By Yvonne C. Barkley • Or unfenced and uncultivated but is con- easiest way to get information about recre- University of Idaho spicuously posted with “no trespassing” ating on their land is to read their websites. signs or bright orange, fluorescent paint at PotlatchDeltic Corporation, for example, Fall has arrived and a lot of us are spend- all property corners and boundaries where offers recreational opportunities through ing these last days of fine weather outside the property intersects public lands, navi- an online licensing program that grants doing what we love to do most – recreate. gable streams, roads, gates and rights-of- licensee rights. For those interested in li- Idahoans have long held with the belief that way entering the land. censing land, go to their website at: https:// rlms.potlatchcorp.com/HomePage.aspx as long as folks do not vandalize a property To read the full law, go to: https://idfg.ida- they are welcome to recreate there. But pri- ho.gov/2018-trespass-law Another good example is Bennett Lum- vate land in Idaho is, well, private. ber Products, which allows recreation on Private landowners include individu- almost all of its 70,000 acres of forest- There’s a new law in town. als who own small to very large parcels land. To recreate on Bennett property in as well as industrial landowners such as Idaho’s trespass law changed July 1. The Idaho, you must visit their office to get a PotlatchDeltic Corporation and Bennet law specifies that “No person shall enter free Sportsman’s Courtesy Card. For more Lumber Products, to name a few. Getting or remain on private land to shoot any information, go to: https://blpi.com/index. permission to access private land is your weapon or hunt, fish, trap or retrieve game php/forest-resources/recreation/ without written permission or other lawful responsibility. If you do not know who owns the land you permission.” For small private landowners, such as Joe are interested in accessing, contact the lo- Smith or Jane Farmer, the easiest way to A person should know land is private, and cal county assessor’s office for ownership get permission is to find the house, knock that they are not allowed access without information. permission, if: on the door and ask. Written permission is always best and should include: the date; What is, and is not, allowed depends on • The property is associated with a resi- name(s) permission is given to; dates per- who owns the land. dence or business; mission is valid for; a general description There are two types of outdoor recre- of the parcel; the landowner’s name; and • Or cultivated; ation –those types that involve a “taking” the landowner’s or agent’s signature. • Or fenced or enclosed in a way that delin- (hunting, fishing, picking berries, cutting eates the private property; For large industrial private landowners, the firewood and Christmas trees, foraging
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Photo by Miguel Vieira, Wikimedia Hiking is a recreational activity that does not involve a “taking.” for mushrooms, etc.) and those that do not differences between resident and nonresi- with management activities or otherwise (hiking, biking, camping, rafting, etc.). dent youth regulations. Contact Idaho Fish negatively affect the long-term financial and Game for the particulars. return to endowment beneficiaries. IDL There are a few across-the-board rules. firewood permits are available for non- No matter who owns the land or water, the The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 commercial purposes and are $5 per cord state of Idaho requires you to have the fol- makes it “illegal for anyone to take, pos- with a four-cord minimum. lowing permits: sess, import, export, transport, sell, pur- chase, barter, or offer for sale, purchase, For a map of IDL Endowment Lands Ac- Hunting – You need a hunting license and, or barter, any migratory bird, or the parts, cessible for Recreation (PDF), go to: https:// depending on the species you want to hunt, nests, or eggs of such a bird except under www.idl.idaho.gov/maps-land-records/0- you may need an additional tag or permit. the terms of a valid permit issued pursu- endowment-lands-access.pdf Firearms are allowed on all federal and ant to federal regulations.” To learn more, For information about firewood permits, state lands for personal protection. Idaho go to: https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies- go to: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/forestry/ state gun and weapons laws are enforce- and-regulations/laws-legislations/migrato- firewood-permits/index.html able. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/ ry-bird-treaty-act.php Idaho Parks and Recreation grca/learn/management/upload/Firearms- State lands in-IMRparks2-2010.pdf Idaho Parks and Recreation – https://park- The Idaho Department of Lands – https:// Fishing - Any person 14 years of age or sandrecreation.idaho.gov/ – manages our www.idl.idaho.gov/ – allows recreational older must have a valid fishing license to access to most endowment lands as long fish anywhere in Idaho. Anglers younger as activities do not degrade land, interfere See UI FORESTRY, page 20 than 14 do not need a license, but there are
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 19 UI FORESTRY Continued from page 19 state parks and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-high- way vehicles. Except for a few exceptions, such as an archery deer season at Farragut State Park and duck hunting at Heyburn State Park, Idaho state parks are primarily for non-taking outdoor experiences. To access state park lands, Idahoans may purchase an annual Idaho State Parks Passport for $10 when they register mo- torhomes or passenger vehicles, online, by mail-in renewal or at any county DMV office. Photo by Tperkins2, Wikimedia Idaho educational institutions Eagle feathers, as well as all feathers from migratory birds, cannot be legally collected regardless of where you find them. In general, land owned by the University of Idaho, Boise State University and oth- Public Lands Foundation at: https://pub- seedlings, fence posts and poles, firewood er state colleges and universities are not licland.org/links/public-lands-interactive- and Christmas trees. Visitors can harvest open to the public for recreational activi- maps-information/ these products in reasonable amounts for ties. Feel free to stop by and say “Hi,” but personal use without a permit; harvest- Recreation.gov at: https://www.recre- know that the main function of our state ing more than small amounts requires a ation.gov/ educational institutions is teaching and re- permit and, in some cases, may require a search, not recreation. U.S. Department of the Interior bureaus contract. Please contact your nearest BLM and offices include the Bureau of Land Idaho office – https://www.blm.gov/idaho A known exception to this rule is the UI Management, National Park Service, Bu- – for more information on forest products Experimental Forest in Latah County. The reau of Indian Affairs and U.S. Fish and and permits. UIEF provides a forest classroom for stu- Wildlife Service. dents to work and learn in while also of- USDA Forest Service fering numerous recreational opportuni- Hunting. Many of our most famous na- Some national forests or grasslands re- ties. No motorized recreational access is tional parks do not allow hunting, but 76 quire a recreation fee and/or pass, depend- permitted on the UIEF. Hunting is permit- areas managed by the National Park Ser- ing on where they are and what you want ted on a limited basis, with the Flat Creek vice, as well as hundreds of sites and thou- to do. For detailed information on recre- cabin continuing to be a popular hunting sands of acres of DOI public lands, allow ation fees and passes go to: https://www. destination. Hunters must park at locked hunting in accordance with federal and fs.fed.us/visit/passes-permits/recreation- gates and walk in. No target shooting is state regulations and laws. fees-passes permitted on any UIEF units and all hunt- All hunters on public lands must have the ing on the UIEF requires a no-cost permit. Firewood permits. Permits are $6.25 per required state license(s). cord with a four-cord minimum and a 10- For where to get a permit, go to: https:// If you hunt migratory waterfowl and you cord maximum per household. Permits are www.uidaho.edu/cnr/research/fur-pro- are 16 years of age or older, you need to available at Forest Service Ranger District grams/ui-experimental-forest purchase and carry a current Duck Stamp offices and private vendors throughout To check on availability of the Flat Creek or E-Stamp. Idaho. Cabin, email Rob Keefe at robk@uidaho/ To learn more about hunting on DOI We are fortunate to have access to the edu lands, go to: https://www.doi.gov/blog/ev- magnificent forests and grasslands of Federal Land erything-you-need-know-about-hunting- Idaho for our recreational pursuits. Re- public-lands member, common courtesy applies to all, Idaho has vast amounts of federal land. no matter who owns the land. Take only There are two good websites to go to learn Forest and wood products permits. Spe- pictures. Make only memories. And leave more about recreation on these public cial forest products are plant materials only footprints. lands: like seeds, berries, greenery, mushrooms,
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Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 21 Jedry takes over as Idaho FFA Foundation executive director
By Sean Ellis Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
MERIDIAN – The new executive direc- tor of the Idaho FFA Foundation brings with her a wide variety of connections with businesses and industry throughout the state. She hopes to parlay those connections into greater support for the state’s FFA programs from ag-related businesses that have not partnered with the group in the past. “I feel there are some organizations no- ticeably missing from the table,” said Marcia Jedry, who took over as director of the foundation in June. “They should be supporting the FFA students because they are the next generation of our ag in- dustry leaders.” “It is important for me to continue to cul- tivate relationships with current support- ers as well as to look at new opportuni- ties to engage other agricultural related organizations as we have such a diverse range of ag-related industry in our state,” she said. Jedry formerly worked as director of fi- nance and marketing for the Idaho As- sociation of Commerce & Industry and Submitted photo made connections with a lot of different Marcia Jedry, right, recently took over as executive director of the Idaho FFA Foundation, which is the financial arm of the Idaho FFA Association. The foundation’s former director, Laura Wilder, left, businesses and industries in Idaho during is now administrator of the Idaho Barley Commission. that time. “She has a strong connection with the Commission. businesses that have not partnered with Idaho business community, particularly FFA in the past, Jedry said she is also the natural resources and forest products Wilder said she is “excited to have Marcia mindful of the ones that have supported industries,” said Stephen Parrott, chair- Jedry take over from me at the foundation the group for years. man of the Idaho FFA Foundation board moving forward. She is passionate about of directors. “Marcia is going to be able providing student opportunities and has “We are fortunate in Idaho to have so to do a great job connecting us with those great connections throughout Idaho busi- many companies in the agricultural sec- industries.” ness and industry. She will be a great as- tors; some have been the backbone of our set to growing the foundation and Idaho state for the past 100 years,” Jedry said. Jedry took over as foundation director FFA in the years ahead.” “They are the innovators and inspiration after the former director, Laura Wilder, to the ag ed community. We appreciate became administrator of the Idaho Barley While she will pursue partnerships with
22 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 really … solidified my deci- to speak in the classroom or ‘Our mission and vision are the sion to come on as the execu- host tours. tive director,” Jedry said. “It “One of the things that is im- really energized me and made same: to further ag education in portant to me is to continu- me think, I can get behind this ously look to business and our state, making sure there’s a and promote it.” industry for what new inno- viable future in that industry’ Jedry, who has a degree in vations and technology are business administration with a coming down the pipeline,” concentration in finance from she said. “How we can stay in the support these organiza- plans. the University of Delaware, step with that and make sure tions have given to the FFA “Our mission and vision are did not grow up in Idaho or our students are learning what Foundation to help us with our the same: to further ag educa- around farming. However, she they need to come out into the mission of providing valuable tion in our state, making sure has been here since college workforce prepared for suc- tools and resources for student there’s a viable future in that and has a deep appreciation cess.” career success in agricultural for how important farming is industry,” Jedry said. Evans said Idaho FFA “is ex- education.” to the state’s economy. Idaho FFA Association Ex- cited to see Marcia Jedry … Businesses that support the ecutive Director Clara-Leigh Jedry said one of her goals is continuing the legacy of the foundation, she said, “are in- Evans said the Idaho FFA to better connect ag instruc- foundation’s forward momen- vesting in the future of agri- Foundation “is vital to the tors with the business commu- tum in building and growing culture through today’s stu- continued growth and success nity and she would also like opportunities for growing dents, who will be tomorrow’s of over 5,100 FFA members in to create an online repository leaders, building communi- agriculture industry leaders.” Idaho. From scholarships to where ag teachers could easily ties and strengthening agri- Wilder served as Idaho FFA support for members to travel find business leaders willing culture.” Foundation executive direc- to compete in national FFA tor for 10 years and during her career development events tenure there, FFA membership … to supplying FFA jackets hit record numbers. to help members in need, the foundation supports the FFA LOW INTEREST LOANS “We were very fortunate to mission of making a positive have Laura Wilder in that po- difference in the lives of stu- FOR IDAHO SOIL & WATER sition for as long as we did,” dents by developing their po- Parrott said. “Her connections tential for premier leadership, and expertise in FFA is amaz- CONSERVATION personal growth and career ing. We wouldn’t be where success through agricultural we are today without Laura.” education.” • Sprinkler Irrigation That said, he added, the board • No-Till Drills is excited about the energy Jedry said it’s important for and different perspective that her to work for a cause she • Fences Jedry brings with her. believes is important and she • Livestock Feeding became convinced the Idaho Operations “She brings energy and a dif- FFA Foundation position was 2.5%-3.25% ferent perspective that is kind • Solar Stock Water a good fit for her during an Terms 7-15 Years of refreshing to the founda- Pump Systems FFA career development event Up to $200,000 tion,” he said. “FFA has had put on by University of Idaho. an exciting past few years. It’s exciting to be able to continue The event included 28 differ- that with Marcia.” ent career development com- petitions, including in for- The Idaho FFA Foundation is estry, food sciences, plant sci- the financial arm to the Idaho ences and livestock judging. FFA Association and the two groups work closely together “I was able to witness several and have aligning strategic of those competitions and it swc.idaho.gov | 208-332-1790
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 23 Grain Marketing with Clark Johnston Be ready to adjust to changing markets
By Clark Johnston Another important area of consideration is the futures markets. Do we see large carry One of the things I really like about mar- charges into the deferred month and do keting and the markets is that they are al- these carry charges allow us the opportu- ways changing; therefore, the way we mar- Clark Johnston nity to forward contract at good levels that ket is an ever-changing process. We need enable us to make a profit on this specific to be ready and willing to adjust our plan commodity? as we experience these changes. the month. For example, this past year we saw produc- This isn’t necessarily just changes in the ers planting red spring wheat because of Historically we will see the market weaken world market or the futures markets but the higher price being paid for red spring as we move from the first week in October could and should include changes we see over the other classes of wheat. This was a into Thanksgiving. If you still have wheat in the local market as well. good decision as long as the producers had to contract, you should take a good hard One example is that just a few years ago at least part of their production contracted look at just where the local bid is during most of the cattle feedlots in southeast Ida- or hedged at the higher prices. the first half of October. This time frame ho were feeding a large amount of corn in could very well give you your chance to Those that didn’t are now finding the mar- their ration. Today, we see very little if any contract at a good price. After this time ket for red spring wheat thin and the bid corn being fed in the ration and wheat has frame the market could become volatile not much better than the bid for hard white. taken charge of the feed demand. but in order for it to move higher and stay At this time, we aren’t seeing much of a we would need fresh bullish news that we The flour mills that had red spring wheat market for 14 plus protein into the flour don’t see at this time. in their flour blend have now reduced the mills. There seems to be a slightly better amount of red spring wheat in that blend. market for 13 protein wheat. Also, don’t forget about the local basis. In Bakers were not willing to pay the high most areas the basis will peak in the next Up until just a few short weeks ago we cost of having red spring in their flour in 30 to 45 days. Let us help you get ahead of still were experiencing large carry charges recent years and found other means of the game. in the wheat market. In fact, just this past producing a very good loaf of bread using spring we had not only a carry in the Chi- Idaho Farm Bureau Federation now offers other classes of wheat. cago wheat market into harvest of 2019 but a member benefit to you where JC Man- Hard white wheat has replaced not only well into the spring of 2020. Now things agement assists you in not only developing some of the red spring needed but also have changed and the carry isn’t as large your plan but in implementing that plan in some of the hard red winter in the flour as it was then, but we still have a carry into the months ahead. For more information on blend. Even though there has been some harvest of 2019. how Farm Bureau can help you, call Zak progress in developing a fall planted hard Miller or Melissa Nelson in the Pocatello This is telling us that even though we still white, the spring planted varieties are still office at (208) 239-4341. have a carry for this year we have cut the the most sought after. amount of carryover stocks of wheat giv- Clark Johnston is a grain marketing specialist What we are saying is that when deciding ing us a little more opportunity to see and owner of JC Management Co. of Ogden, just what to produce we should always be higher prices for our wheat. We did see the Utah. He can be reached at clark@jcmanage- looking at marketing and the opportunities wheat market trend lower in September but ment.net we have in our specific area. it did strengthen some in the latter part of
24 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 FRUIT Continued from page 8 take,” he said. said Williamson Orchards and Vineyards Manager Michael A lot of varieties turn out to be ‘The quality of fruit grown in Williamson. “So the research garbage, he said, “and we do done there saves us some of the Idaho is superb, Idaho fruit that research because we don’t expense and risk.” want growers to have to test for is demanded by name in themselves.” The Parma station’s orchard many countries.’ trial is also researching sev- Chad Henggeler, field manager eral alternative fruits and nuts for Henggeler Packing Co. in to see if they can be grown looking at how best to raise According to USDA’s National Fruitland, one of Idaho’s largest economically in Idaho. Those them in Idaho’s climate,” Mc- Agricultural Statistics Service, fruit companies, said Fallahi’s include walnuts, almonds, Guire said. “The work done Idaho growers produced 54 research is helpful to growers quince, Asian pears, jujube and here is really a benefit to Idaho million pounds of apples this because it enables them to not haskap. agriculture.” year and 6 million pounds of waste time and money on va- peaches. rieties that don’t perform well Fallahi said he first listens to While fruit is not one of Ida- under Idaho’s growing condi- the needs of the public and ho’s main farm commodities According to the Idaho Wine tions. commercial growers and then in terms of total farm-gate rev- Commission, the state’s wine designs his research projects to enue, it does generate tens of industry has an economic im- “It basically keeps us from go- address those issues. millions of dollars of farm cash pact to the state of $169 million ing out and making a big costly receipts each year and the in- annually. mistake,” he said. Fallahi is always innovating dustry is particularly important “to try to bring in new variet- Idaho fruit is shipped to 52 “It takes a lot of capital and in- in some parts of southwestern ies or new crops and he’s also countries. vestment to put in an orchard,” Idaho.
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District 1 District 4 District 7 District 9 (Boundary, Bonner counties) (Kootenai County) (Bonner, Clearwater, Idaho, (Adams, Canyon, Payette, Shoshone counties Washington counties)
House Seat A — Senate — Heather Scott, Blanchard Mary Souza, Coeur d’Alene Senate — House Seat A — Carl Crabtree, Grangeville Ryan Kerby, New Plymouth
House Seat B — Sage Dixon, Ponderay House Seat B — Paul Amador, Coeur d’Alene House Seat B — House Seat B — District 2 Paul Shepherd, Riggins Judy Boyle, Midvale (Kootenai County) District 5 (Benewah and Latah counties) District 8 District 10 (Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, (Canyon County) Valley counties)
Senate — Steve Vick, Dalton Gardens House Seat B — Senate — Caroline Nilsson Troy, Genesee Senate — Jim Rice, Caldwell Steven Thayn, Emmett District 6 (Lewis and Nez Perce counties)
House Seat A — Vito Barbieri, Dalton Gardens House Seat B — District 3 House Seat A — Greg Chaney, Caldwell (Kootenai County) House Seat A — Terry F. Gestrin, Donnelly Thyra Stevenson, Nezperce District 11 (Canyon County)
House Seat A — Ron Mendive, Coeur d’Alene House Seat B — House Seat B — Mike Kingsley, Lewiston Dorothy Moon, Stanley House Seat A — Scott Syme, Caldwell
House Seat B — Don Cheatham, Post Falls
28 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 District 12 District 20 District 23 (Canyon County) (Ada County) (Owyhee, Elmore, Twin Falls counties)
House Seat B — Wendy Horman, Idaho Falls House Seat A — House Seat A — Robert Anderst, Nampa Joe Palmer, Meridian House Seat A — District 31 Christy Zito, Hammett (Bingham County)
House Seat B — House Seat B — Senate — Rick Youngblood, Nampa James Holtzclaw, Meridian House Seat B — Steven Bair, Blackfoot Megan Blanksma, Hammett District 13 District 21 (Canyon County) (Ada County) District 26 (Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln Counties)
House Seat A — Neil A. Anderson, Blackfoot Senate — Senate — Jeff Agenbroad, Nampa Clifford R. Bayer, Meridian District 32 House Seat A — (Caribou, Franklin, Bear Lake Steve Miller, Fairfield counties)
District 27 (Minidoka and Cassia counties)
House Seat A — House Seat B — Brent Crane, Nampa Thomas E. Dayley, Boise Senate — Mark Harris, Soda Springs District 22 (Ada County) District 33 House Seat A — (Bonneville County) Scott Bedke, Oakley
House Seat B — District 28 Gary Collins, Nampa (Bannock and Power Senate — counties) District 14 Lori Den Hartog, Meridian House Seat A — (Ada County) Barbara Ehardt, Idaho Falls
Senate — Jim Guthrie, Inkom House Seat A — House Seat A — Mike Moyle, Star John Vander Woude, Nampa District 30 House Seat B — (Bonneville County) Bryan Zollinger, Idaho Falls District 15 (Ada County) District 35 (Butte, Clark, Jefferson, Fremont counties)
House Seat B — Senate — Jason Monks, Nampa Dean Mortimer, Idaho Falls House Seat B — Patrick McDonald, Boise House Seat A — Van Burtenshaw, Terreton
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 29 30 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 TARIFFS Continued from page 12 ISDA, Idaho sold $2.4 million expensive and cause compa- that than being aggressive with ucts and not on European pota- worth of those dairy products nies in those nations to look tariffs.” toes, in Mexico last year. elsewhere. He said IDA has heard from European pricing becomes According to ISDA, the Euro- That could result in depressed some Idaho dairy companies much more competitive to cus- pean Union has imposed a 25 U.S. prices for those commodi- that, in order to maintain mar- tomers who would normally be percent tariff on U.S. kidney ties and, “if it depresses prices, ket share, they have had to sourcing from the U.S.” beans, up from 0 percent. Idaho that is going to be felt in Idaho,” discount their product in those Muir said he hopes the trade exported $8 million worth of Taylor said. nations to offset the impact of negotiations result in a resolu- kidney beans to EU nations last the tariffs. A good example would be ap- tion of some of the unfair trade year. ples, said Laura Johnson, who The impact the tariffs are hav- issues the U.S. potato industry In terms of Idaho’s overall pro- manages ISDA’s marketing di- ing on Idaho’s potato indus- has tried to address for many duction of those farm products, vision. Idaho doesn’t ship ap- try can’t be known yet, “But because “if the U.S. is given a the amounts exported to those ples to those nations but Wash- I know it’s not helping,” said level playing field, we compete nations is small, said Universi- ington, the nation’s No. 1 apple Idaho Potato Commission CEO very well.” ty of Idaho Agricultural Econo- producing state, does. Frank Muir, who pointed out But so far, he added, the tariffs mist Garth Taylor. the tariffs are on frozen potato “If Washington ships fewer are only creating challenges for products, not fresh potatoes. For example, he said, while Ida- apples as a result of the tariffs, the potato industry. ho shipped $15 million worth that will have a ripple effect As an example of the potential “We would hope the adminis- of frozen potato products to that could impact Idaho’s apple impact, he said, “Any time you tration works quickly to resolve Mexico last year, Idaho’s pota- growers,” she said. put tariffs on U.S. potato prod- these tariff issues,” he said. to farmers fetched an estimated The reason is simple: fewer $955 million for their spuds last U.S. apple exports means more year and Idaho potato proces- of those apples remain in the sors produce billions of dollars’ United States, depressing apple This Month’s Top worth of frozen potato products prices. each year. Farm Bureau Agents Leaders of Idaho’s dairy and And while Idaho’s dairy indus- potato industries said they are try exported $36 million worth hopeful the trade negotiations of whey products to China last the U.S. is having with these year, dairy is a multi-billion- nations as a result of the tariffs dollar industry in Idaho and the could result in the elimination state’s dairy farmers fetched of unfair trade practices that $2.5 billion in farm-gate re- hurt U.S. growers. ceipts in 2017. But they also said there is sig- “In terms of our total produc- Agent of the Month Rookie of the Month nificant concern about the po- tion, this is a drop in the buck- Mike Asker Joseph Richards tential impact the tariffs could Idaho County Kootenai County et,” Taylor said. “It’s a very have on their commodity. small segment of our overall market.” “This is an opportunity to raise awareness of some of those un- The bigger concern, he said, is fair trading practices in other the indirect impact the tariffs countries,” said Idaho Dairy- could have on Idaho farm prod- men’s Association Executive ucts. For example, while Idaho Director Rick Naerebout. “This may not ship a lot of certain administration is listening to farm products to these nations, Region of the Month that concern and we’re appre- the tariffs could make prices North Idaho Region ciative of that. We just think Ben Rae, Regional Executive for those U.S. products more there was a better way to do
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 31 Life on the Range 1 – Life on the Range 2 –
Photo by Jake Putnam Blaine-Camas County Farm Bureau President Sidnee Hill is pictured with BCCFB Vice President Clayton Mecham, center, and Idaho Farm Bureau Federation field man Zack Lanier, at the Picabo Livestock Co. ranch in September. Q and A with newest county Farm Bureau president, VP
By Jake Putnam policy development, recruiting members of cattle, with 50 of their own. They lease Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and preparing for the upcoming annual land outside of Carey. They started four meeting in December. Idaho Farm Bureau years ago and they’re slowly building their PICABO —The newly formed Blaine- field man Zack Lanier says there’s excite- operation. Camas County Farm Bureau held an in- ment about the new grassroots organiza- formal September meeting behind Picabo tion, even though they don’t have a build- Livestock Co. owner Nick Purdy’s store. ing to hold meetings in. Farm Bureau: You’re Idaho Farm Bu- reau’s newest county president, how does “It’s fun to go in and reorganize a county,” Instead of in a boardroom, the meeting it feel? was held on Purdy’s airstrip. Attending he said. “There are dedicated people and were 150 head of Purdy cattle who paid they want their voices heard. Agriculture, Hill: It’s a lot of weight on my shoulders. little attention because they were grazing running cows, farming, this is what they I worry a lot about leading effectively, on lush pastureland. enjoy, this is their life and passion.” especially such a small and new group. I want to make sure we get a good founda- BCCFB President Sidnee Hill and her Blaine-Camas County Farm Bureau, like tion started so we can continue through other county Farm Bureaus, is busy with husband are ranchers and lease 150 head
32 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 the generations. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get into agriculture and I talk to them about Farm Bureau: What kind of job was it get- do that, but I got a great group behind me. Young Farmers and Ranchers. We have a ting Farm Bureau up and running in these Having a good board and the people behind lot of established ranchers that are leas- two counties? me that we can trust makes my job easier. ing from absentee ranchers. I talk to them Mecham: It was a little bit of a challenge. about protections Farm Bureau can pro- Farm Bureau: What are the needs in We have worked on this project for more vide via our policy book and an organized Blaine-Camas counties? than three years. It just took a lot of the old- group backing them. It’s all very personal timers to pitch in and get them together, Hill: One of our biggest needs is to create and they come out with a very positive meeting with new members and forming relationships, relationships with citizens, outlook and from there it’s word of mouth. a board. It was a lot of work but we got it especially with politicians and media on It’s all about one-on-one relationships and done. the county and state level. It’s very impor- we’ve started the ball rolling and we are tant that we start to promote agricultur- getting people interested in Farm Bureau Farm Bureau: What’s attractive about the ists that are here because we are a smaller, and slowly getting them involved. Farm Bureau? silent minority here in the county and we Farm Bureau: This county has a proud Mecham: I think the biggest thing is the need to create those good relationships so ranching tradition, but ag is often forgot- area we live in; we live in a very politically we can have a voice to promote ourselves. ten in the northern part of Blaine County. diverse area. I think a lot of ranchers agree Farm Bureau: You still don’t have a build- Your thoughts? that we need to have a bigger voice so we ing, what are your hopes and dreams in can get things done on the county level Hill: Yes, we’re often overlooked. But I those regards? and the support to complete those projects. don’t think they forget, I think there’s just Farm Bureau can help us fight the political Hill: We’re just getting started and right a lack of education of what production ag- battles that need to be fought in the valley. now my hopes and dreams lay mostly in riculture actually is. We have many who With Farm Bureau, we can have a level the quality and the people I’m here to serve think they are agriculturists, they are pro- playing field once again. and have around me. Right now, we are moting agriculture through farmers mar- just barely toddling around and if we con- kets and producing locally. Those things Farm Bureau: You still have logistical tinue to progress forward I’d be thrilled. If are very good, but people don’t understand problems – no place to work – how is it a building comes along that would be great. that production agriculture is much larger working out? For us right now we meet at board member than what they have in the community. Mecham: We either get together at the homes and that’s fine because we’re just They stay in Hailey, Ketchum, and Bel- Carey City Center or we’ll meet at board getting started and it gives us an opportu- levue and those communities are wonder- members’ homes, just depending on our nity to bond more. We will just have to see ful but we hope to encourage them to drive agenda and how many board members are what the future brings. outside the city limits and look around a attending. So it’s a matter of organization Farm Bureau: How do you pitch the Farm bit. See the cattle on the hills, farmers in and follow-through because of our chal- Bureau to fellow farmers and ranchers? the field and realize that agriculture is vast lenges and so far we’re meeting them. and it’s beautiful in many ways than just Hill: Most of the time those pitches are Farm Bureau: Blaine County is known for locally produced food. We hope that we just conversations. A lot of farmers and amazing skiing and one of the best resorts will have the opportunity to teach more ranchers here in Blaine County are start- in the nation, not its world-class ranching with tools like ag in the classroom with the ing to become really curious and interested and agriculture. What’s the blessing and trailer. We want to create a base of support in what Farm Bureau is all about. A lot of frustration with that? through fairs, local media, and newspapers people here have a good understanding of sources to teach people what agriculture Mecham: The biggest frustration is having Farm Bureau, what it can do and what it really is out in the county, because of its a voice, fair representation for our part of is and they get even more interested. They large scale. the county. At times we’re forgotten by the hear my name, and the board members’ commissioners. We’re also predominately names connected with Farm Bureau and Also attending the impromptu meet- red in the south and blue in the north, so that sparks their interest, but really, they’re ing at the Picabo Livestock Co. property we’ve always been under-represented. I one-on-one conversations. Focusing on was Blaine-Camas County Farm Bureau think Farm Bureau will give us a bigger what they want, what they fear and the Vice President Clayton Mecham. The Me- voice in the county. There will always be problems they have. From that premise, I chams run 150 head of cattle on a ranch in problems but I think getting a county Farm am able to tell them what Farm Bureau can Carey. He’s working on spreading the word Bureau up and running will be good for all do. about Farm Bureau in the ranching com- of Camas and Blaine county. munity. We have a lot of young people that want to
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 33 Photo by Chris Sheetz Kids participate in a potato chip eating contest Sept. 15 during the city of Shelley’s annual “Idaho Spud Day” celebration. Thousands attend ‘Idaho Spud Day’ celebration in Shelley By Sean Ellis President and CEO Frank Muir and the junior high school’s tato, including potato chip eat- Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said the commission is a big sports teams are known as the ing and spud picking contests supporter of the event and the “Spudniks.” and a tug-of-war event that IPC’s big Idaho potato truck results in the losing team be- SHELLEY – Thousands of The Spud Day celebration, has made several appearances ing pulled into a giant pit of people descended on the small which is sponsored by the city there, as has Spuddy Buddy, mashed potatoes. town of Shelley in Eastern Ida- and local Kiwanis club, is a the potato commission’s mas- ho Sept. 15 to celebrate Idaho’s way for local residents to sa- The annual celebration began cot. most famous crop. lute the Russet potato, which in 1927 and over the years, it Shelley’s annual “Idaho Spud The day-long celebration in- underpins the local economy, has attracted national attention. cludes several potato-themed Sheetz said. Day” celebration attracts about “Good Morning America” activities such as potato sack 15,000 people each year with The event also attracts a lot covered the event in 1990 and races and a timed potato pick- one goal in mind: to honor the of former Shelley area resi- the 1991 Spud Day was cov- ing contest where participants Russet potato, the state’s most dents who obviously have fond ered in National Geographic try to put as many potatoes in a famous product. memories and feelings for the Travel Magazine, New York burlap sack as possible. Idaho is the national leader in state’s most famous crop, said Times and Better Homes and potato production and a good “It’s a fun way to remind peo- Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Gardens. ple of the heritage of Idaho po- President Bryan Searle, a Shel- chunk of the 13 billion pounds In 1993, ESPN showed live tatoes and what they mean to ley potato farmer. of spuds produced each year by footage of the tug-of-war con- the state, particularly East Ida- Idaho farmers are grown in the “It shows the Russet is still test. ho,” Muir said. “We’re a very Shelley area. deep in their blood and it’s big supporter of this effort.” During a spud peeling contest kind of awesome to see that,” “The Russet potato is what in 1991, participants peeled Shelley (population 4,400) is he said. Shelley and Idaho are known 694.6 pounds of potatoes in located in the heart of Idaho for,” said event co-organizer The celebration includes a pa- 45 minutes, which bested the potato country and the nick- Chris Sheetz. rade with dozens of entrants world record and earned them name of the city’s high school and a plethora of activities, a spot in the Guinness Book of Idaho Potato Commission sports teams is the “Russets” many centered around the po- World Records.
34 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Photo by Sean Ellis Kids participate in a timed potato picking contest Sept. 15 during the city of Shelley’s annual “Idaho Spud Day” celebration.
Photo by Sean Ellis Photo by Sean Ellis Kids participate in a timed potato picking contest Sept. 15 during the city of People enjoy free potatoes Sept. 15 during the city of Shelley’s annual Shelley’s annual “Idaho Spud Day” celebration. “Idaho Spud Day” event.
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Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 35 FARM BUREAU COMMODITY REPORT
GRAIN PRICES 8/24/2018 9/25/2018 Trend
Portland: White Wheat 6.00-6.11 5.90-6.11 - .10 to steady Hard Red Winter No bid 6.05-6.27 Unavailable DNS 14% No bid 6.66 Unavailable Oats 240.00 240.00 Steady Ogden: White Wheat 4.64 4.70 + .06 Hard Red Winter 4.99 4.97 - .02 DNS 14% 5.67 5.66 - .01 Blackfoot/
Idaho Falls White Wheat 4.15 4.25 + .10 Hard Red Winter 4.75 4.80 + .05 DNS 14% 5.15 5.40 + .25 Hard White 5.05 5.25 + .20 Burley: White Wheat 4.56 4.51 - .05 Hard Red Winter 4.88 4.66 - .22 DNS 14% 5.31 5.15 - .16 Barley 5.75 6.50 + .75 Meridian: White Wheat(cwt) 5.02 5.00 - .02 Lewiston: White Wheat 5.75 5.85 + .10 H. Red Winter 5.99 6.19 + .20 Dark N. Spring 6.32 6.39 + .07 Barley 131.50 126.50 - 5.00
LIVESTOCK PRICES 8/23/2018 9/23/2018 Trend Feeder Steers Under 500 lbs 153-225 155-203 + 2 to - 22 500-700 lbs 139-188 135-177 - 4 to - 11 700-900 lbs 125-160 125-154 Steady to - 6 Feeder Heifers Under 500 lbs 140-212 137-184 - 3 to - 28 500-700 lbs 130-164 124-155 - 6 to - 9 700-900 lbs 116-141 117-146 + 1 to + 5
Holstein Steers Under 700 lbs 75-90 70-92 - 5 to + 2 Over 700 lbs 70-87 65-98 - 5 to + 12 Cows Utility/Commercial 47-69 46-67 - 1 to - 2 Canner & Cutter 44-64 45-64 + 1 to steady Stock Cows 875-1400 850-1160 - 25 to - 240 Bulls Slaughter 63-86 62-87 - 1 to + 1 BEAN PRICES: Pinto 21.00 21.00 Steady Garbanzo 21.00-22.00 21.00 Steady to - 1.00
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36 Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments IDaho Hay Report Alfalfa USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA Mid Square GRAIN PRICES 8/24/2018 9/25/2018 Trend September 21, 2018 Supreme 300 185.00-185.00 185.00 Tons: 10,900 Last Week: 10,000 Last Year: 3300 Premium/Supreme 1200 175.00-180.00 177.92 Portland: Premium 3500 175.00-175.00 175.00 Export White Wheat 6.00-6.11 5.90-6.11 - .10 to steady Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa for dosmetic and export use steady to firm. Higher Good 3000 170.00-170.00 170.00 Organic Hard Red Winter No bid 6.05-6.27 Unavailable DNS 14% No bid 6.66 Unavailable testing Alfalfa was reported this week. Trade moderate to active with moderate to Fair/Good 2000 135.00-135.00 135.00 Oats 240.00 240.00 Steady good demand for all grades of Alfalfa. Retail/Feed store not tested this week. Prices Fair 800 110.00-110.00 110.00 are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. Utility 100 90.00-90.00 90.00 Rain Damage Ogden: White Wheat 4.64 4.70 + .06 Hard Red Winter 4.99 4.97 - .02 DNS 14% 5.67 5.66 - .01 Blackfoot/
Idaho Falls White Wheat 4.15 4.25 + .10 Hard Red Winter 4.75 4.80 + .05 Potatoes & Onions DNS 14% 5.15 5.40 + .25 Hard White 5.05 5.25 + .20 September 25, 2018 Onions – Dry Burley: Potatoes IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY OREGON--- 264-342-338---Movement ex- White Wheat 4.56 4.51 - .05 UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO -- 2018 Shipments pected to remain about the same. Trading Yellow medium fairly active, others mod- Hard Red Winter 4.88 4.66 - .22 532-787-703(includes exports of 4-6-6)---Movement expected to remain about the erate. Prices Yellow medium, White jumbo and Red jumbo generally unchanged, oth- DNS 14% 5.31 5.15 - .16 same. Trading bales active, carton 80-100s moderate, others slow. Prices bales higher, Barley 5.75 6.50 + .75 ers lower. Yellow lower, others generally unchanged. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One others lower. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10-5pound film bags non size A most- 50-pound sacks super colossal mostly 7.00-7.50, colossal mostly 6.00-6.50, jumbo Meridian: ly 7.50; 50-pound cartons 40-70s 6.00-7.00, 80-100s mostly 7.00. mostly 5.50, medium mostly 5.50; White 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly 14.00, me- White Wheat(cwt) 5.02 5.00 - .02 dium 12.00-13.00; Red Globe Type U.S. One 25-pound sacks jumbo 8.00-9.00, me- dium mostly 7.00. Lewiston: White Wheat 5.75 5.85 + .10 H. Red Winter 5.99 6.19 + .20 Dark N. Spring 6.32 6.39 + .07 Burley: Barley 131.50 126.50 - 5.00 5 Year Grain Comparison White Wheat...... 5.65...... 5.19...... 3.65...... 3.74...... 4.51 Grain Prices...... 9/23/2014...... 9/21/2015...... 9/23/2016...... 9/20/2017...... 9/25/2018 11% Winter...... 5.25...... 4.25...... 3.45...... 3.75...... 4.66 Portland: 14% Spring...... 6.11...... 4.98...... 4.82...... 5.63...... 5.15 White Wheat...... 6.69 ...... 5.45 ...... 4.74-4.89...... 5.10-5.30...... 5.90-6.11 Barley...... 5.20...... 6.00...... 5.00...... 5.50...... 6.50 LIVESTOCK PRICES 11% Winter...... 6.78-7.08...... 5.76-5.90...... 4.81...... 5.18-5.63...... 6.05-6.27 8/23/2018 9/23/2018 Trend 14% Spring...... 7.97...... 6.41...... 5.98-6.28...... 7.11-7.31...... 6.66 Meridian: Feeder Steers Corn...... No Bid...... 260.00...... 225.00...... 215.00...... 240.00 Under 500 lbs 153-225 155-203 + 2 to - 22 White Wheat (bushel).....5.85...... 5.72...... 3.65...... 4.20...... 5.00 500-700 lbs 139-188 135-177 - 4 to - 11 Ogden: 700-900 lbs 125-160 125-154 Steady to - 6 Lewiston: White Wheat...... 6.11...... 5.51...... 3.84...... 4.09...... 4.70 White Wheat...... 6.20...... 5.35...... 4.55...... 5.05...... 5.85 11% Winter...... 5.80...... 4.60...... 3.86...... 4.18...... 4.97 Barley...... 136.50 ...... 136.50...... 101.50...... 116.50...... 126.50 Feeder Heifers 14 % Spring...... 6.82...... 5.68...... 5.03...... 4.18...... 5.66 Under 500 lbs 140-212 137-184 - 3 to - 28 Barley...... 4.90...... 6.35...... 5.55...... 6.20...... No Bid Bean Prices: 500-700 lbs 130-164 124-155 - 6 to - 9 Pintos...... 40.00-42.00...... 22.00-24.00...... 28.00-30.00...... 24.00-25.00...... 21.00-23.00 700-900 lbs 116-141 117-146 + 1 to + 5 Blackfoot/Idaho Falls: Small Reds...... No Bid...... 30.00...... 28.00...... No Bid...... 28.00 White Wheat...... 5.75...... 5.20...... 3.40...... 3.65...... 4.25 *** Holstein Steers 11% Winter...... 5.75...... 4.15...... 3.80...... 4.45...... 4.80 Under 700 lbs 75-90 70-92 - 5 to + 2 14% Spring...... 6.09...... 5.30...... 4.85...... 5.65...... 5.40 Over 700 lbs 70-87 65-98 - 5 to + 12 Barley...... No Bid...... 4.75 ...... 4.00 ...... No Bid ...... No Bid Cows Utility/Commercial 47-69 46-67 - 1 to - 2 Canner & Cutter 44-64 45-64 + 1 to steady MILK PRODUCTION Stock Cows 875-1400 850-1160 - 25 to - 240 September 19, 2018
Bulls The number of milk cows on farms in the 23 major States was 8.74 million head, Slaughter 63-86 62-87 - 1 to + 1 August Milk Production up 1.4 Percent 3,000 head less than August 2017, but 4,000 head more than July 2018. BEAN PRICES: Milk production in the 23 major States during August totaled 17.2 billion pounds, August Milk Production in the United States up 1.4 Percent Pinto 21.00 21.00 Steady up 1.4 percent from August 2017. July revised production, at 17.3 billion pounds, was Milk production in the United States during August totaled 18.3 billion pounds, up Garbanzo 21.00-22.00 21.00 Steady to - 1.00 up 0.5 percent from July 2017. The July revision represented an increase of 16 million 1.4 percent from August 2017. pounds or 0.1 percent from last month’s preliminary production estimate. Production per cow in the United States averaged 1,946 pounds for August, 27 Production per cow in the 23 major States averaged 1,974 pounds for August, 28 pounds above August 2017. pounds above August 2017. This is the highest production per cow for the month of The number of milk cows on farms in the United States was 9.40 million head, August since the 23 State series began in 2003. 4,000 head less than August 2017, but 5,000 head more than July 2018.
Idaho Farm Bureau producer / OCTOBER 2018 37 5 Year livestock comparison Cattle on Feed Released September 21, 2018 ...... 9/25/2013...... 9/22/2014...... 9/21/2015...... 9/21/2016...... 9/23/2018 Feeder Steers Under 500 lbs...... 250-390...... 220-305...... 120-176...... 140-209 ...... 155-203 United States Cattle on Feed Up 6 Percent 500-700 lbs...... 210-288...... 170-247...... 120-142...... 100-163...... 135-177 700-900 lbs...... 180-245...... 150-211...... 107-131...... 97-146...... 125-154 for the slaughter market in the United States for Over 900 lbs...... 160-212...... 146-180...... 89-123...... 93-122...... 113-139 Cattle and calves on feed ...... feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on Sep- Feeder Heifers tember 1, 2018. The inventory was 6 percent above September 1, 2017. This is the Under 500 lbs...... 235-340...... 220-265...... 110-153...... 135-168...... 137-184 highest September 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. 500-700 lbs...... 190-287...... 165-232...... 101-127...... 125-148...... 124-155 700-900 lbs...... 167-230...... 145-198...... 95-124...... 115-136...... 117-146 Over 900 lbs...... 150-207...... 145-165...... 85-119...... 81-121...... 117-132 Placements in feedlots during August totaled 2.07 million head, 7 percent above 2017. Net placements were 2.02 million head. During August, placements of cattle Holstein Steers Under 700 lbs...... 150-234...... 120-182...... 75-110...... 70-90...... 70-92 and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 430,000 head, 600-699 pounds Over 700 lbs...... 135-206...... 120-154...... 75-107...... 70-95...... 65-98 were 335,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 460,000 head, 800-899 pounds were Cows 475,000 head, 900-999 pounds were 240,000 head, and 1,000 pounds and greater Utility/Commercial...... 89-124...... 75-105...... 52-80...... 60-74...... 46-67 were 130,000 head. Canner & Cutter...... 80-109...... 68-97...... 49-68...... 55-65 ...... 45-64 Stock Cows...... 1300-2100...... 1200-2300...... N/A...... 970-1,200...... 850-1,160 Marketings of fed cattle during August totaled 1.98 million head, slightly above Bulls – Slaughter...... 104-151...... 93-136...... 70-104...... 64-99...... 62-87 2017.
Other disappearance totaled 55,000 head during August, 12 percent above 2017. Cattle MARKET REPORT AND ANALYSIS September 26, 2018 contracts 25%. Some of the formula arrangements are week to week negotiated A few trades in the north trickled in at steady prices. Dressed prices were $173- prices and not committed cattle to one plant. 175 and live prices at $110.50. Most sellers were holding for higher prices. This week’s show lists were similar to last week’s smaller size at 250,000 head. Packer The Cutout. The composite cutout was modestly lower. The cutout has sustained purchases last week were a healthy 100,000 head for current or spot deliver and an elevated level over last year primarily from the strength of the middle meats and an increasing number of forward contracted cattle as more fully described below. the strong export value for briskets and rib plates. Cow slaughter has remained Packer margins are holding just under $200/head giving them plenty of incentive to well above last year all year. The fed cattle slaughter volume of recent has failed to keep the plants humming. achieve substantial gains over prior year. The choice/select spread is $11.
The cold storage report reported all meats were up over last year. Meat in cold The volumes of choice and select product on the market varies seasonally. More storage does not make or break a market but is some indication of views of the yearlings are marketed in the first quarter of the year [better quality grades] market. Recent declines in poultry prices has pushed more chickens into cold stor- followed by more calves in the second quarter [less choice cattle] leaving the last age [8%]with beef and pork remaining about 5-6% over last year. two quarters subject to market conditions of how long cattle are fed and demand Cattle Futures. Futures prices firmed after Monday’s decline. Premiums in the for the quality grades. This year we are seeing less choice grading cattle yet more deferred months will encourage more forward contracting. Open interest in the YG4&5 -- a logical contradiction. cattle contracts continues to maintain levels under last year. Beef Feature Activity Index. Carcass weights are released each Thursday [lagging the market by two weeks] Fall is never the strongest season for beef consumption but leading up to the and are a closely watched barometer indicating the position of cattle feeders in the holidays, beef will move back into play. General prosperity in the economy will con- nation’s feedlots. The last report released for the week of September 8th, had steer tinue to support demand for beef. Football games and outdoor events with cooler carcass weights up 8# at 896# which is par to last year. Heifers carcass weights are weather can help encourage beef features. up 1# to 819# which is 8# over last year.
Forward Cattle Contracts: The predictable aspect of a rising futures market in the deferred contracts attracted cattle owners to forward price some cattle and lock in profits that have been missing for several months. Packers actively purchased cattle for later this year and early next at the following basises. November: 15,000 head Par to $1 over Dec futures December: 7,500 head -$1 under Dec futures January: 8,200 head $1- $1.50 over Feb futures February: 11,000 head $1 over Feb futures The weekly breakdown of fed cattle moving to the beef processing plants is as follows. 1) formulas 55%; 2) negotiated 20% [both live and flat dressed]; 3) forward
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Animals Hay Real Estate/Acreage Wanted AKC Keeshond puppies. Ready in Oct. $800 Hay and Straw for Sale. 3X3 bales. 115 Lot for Sale - 1/2 Acre Country Lot. Build a Old License Plates Wanted. Also key chain cash. All shots. Clearwater, ID. Ask for Tish. tons dairy $150/ton. 75 tons near dairy New Home or New Mfg Hm. City water, Gas, license plates, old signs, light fixtures. Will 1-208-926-7345. $125/ton. 230 tons third crop waiting on Utilities available. Must obtain all permits. pay cash. Please email, call or write. Gary test. 450 bales wheat straw and 350 bales Shelley Area. 208-528-5337. Peterson, 130 E Pecan, Genesee, Id 83832. Himalayan Yaks for sale. Calves, Yearlings, barley straw $45/ton. located in Howe, [email protected]. 208-285-1258. Cows $800.00 - $3000.00. Yaks produce Idaho (208) 521-4368 fiber, milk, meat and can be trained to Services Our Idaho family loves old wood barns and pack. Excellent mothers that will protect would like to restore/rebuild your barn on Miscellaneous Pond stocking, Opaline Aqua Farm, selling their calves from predators. Call, email bass, bluegill, grasscarp, trout and koi. our Idaho farm. Would you like to see your or text Anna [email protected] or Violas for sale, new and used. Firth, Id. 208- [email protected] or call Rich barn restored/rebuilt rather than rot and (208)890-6399. 346-6289. 208-495-2654. fall down? Call Ken & Corrie 208-530-6466.
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