“The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” The National Livestock Weekly January 21, 2013 • Vol. 92, No. 16 website: www.wlj.net • email: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication

INSIDE WLJ Secretary Salazar announces plan to return home to Colorado TECHNOLOGY — Dr. Gary Smith spoke to the 2013 meeting of the In- Secretary of the Interior Ken my home. I look forward to return- pointing out some of the struggles. and favored and new land designa- ternational Livestock Congress on the Salazar announced last week that ing to my family and Colorado “Secretary Salazar was not a tions catered to certain types of technological strides the U.S. agricul- he will return to his home state of after eight years in Washington, friend to my home state of Utah or users can be blamed on the fact tural community has made. But Smith Colorado, having fulfilled his D.C.,” said Salazar. other public lands states for that that this Administration is be- pointed out that technology isn’t the promise to President Obama to While in office, Salazar has been matter. Under his watch, the De- holden to radical special interest only thing that will feed the growing serve four years as secretary. less than popular with many orga- partment of Interior sought to groups. My hope is that the next popupopulation at o oof tthe e woworld. d. Pageage 7 Salazar, who led the response to nizations, and has oft been accused impose historic new limits on ac- Department of Interior Secretary the BP Deepwater Horizon drilling of creating tension and conflict cess and multiple use of our na- is a fellow westerner. It is equally rig explosion and oil spill in the between industries and environ- tion’s resources and worked ag- important that whoever assumes Gulf of Mexico, will leave the de- mentalists. His battle between gressively to hinder certain types the helm of the Interior recognizes partment by the end of March. improving industry relations and of domestic energy production. the importance of multiple use and The former Colorado lawmaker protecting the environment has While Secretary Salazar does bear access and is willing to stand up has spent eight turbulent years in been controversial. some of the blame for the Admin- to special interest groups looking Washington, four as a U.S. senator Public Lands and Environmen- istration’s particularly abysmal to the Administration to impose and four as head of the Depart- tal Regulations Subcommittee first four years, it is not entirely restrictive new policies through ment of the Interior (DOI). Chairman Rob Bishop released a his fault. The fact that certain executive fiat,” Bishop said. “Colorado is and will always be statement on Salazar’s departure, forms of energy were prioritized Continued on page 11 WOLF POPULATION — How far will wolves spread? At this stage, no one can be sure. But preliminary steps are under way to prepare for an influx of gray wolves into the Pacific North- Cash trade west—and beyond. Page 8 down VILSACK STAYS — With the fiscal cliff arguably averted, and a bit of a déjà Cash fed cattle trade strug- vu on a new farm bill deadline ahead, the Obama administration announced gled last week as signals of that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack disappointing consumer de- will continue for the president’s second mand and unsupported fu- term. Page 12 tures levels eroded prices both buyers and sellers could BEEF EXPORTS — The value of beef agree on. Following the prior exports remained slightly above 2011’s record levels, despite continued lower week with its mostly $125 live volumes, and the value of lamb exports and $202-204 dressed prices in November bounced back from an (already a few dollars lower otherwise slow year. Page 13 than the week before that), last week saw sporadic weak trade at $125 live in the south INDEX Beef Bits ...... P-3 Plains, $122-125 live and Markets...... P-14 $196-199 dressed in Nebras- Classifieds ...... P-17 ka, and small batches of Sale Calendar ...... P-19 dressed cattle selling for $200 in Iowa and the Corn Belt. As the week progressed, the lower numbers on the Burwell Livestock Auction, Burwell, NE. Photo by Kristian Rennert ranges mentioned were more common. Early-week expec- tations for the balance of the Listing proposal for Gunnison sage week’s trade to be in $125-126 live and $200-202 areas ap- peared to be premature. Ex- grouse called “disappointing” pectations of continued weak- Another member of the sage on privately and publically to pro- have had the option to participate ness going forward into this grouse family has been proposed tect the bird and conserve its hab- in the Colorado Division of Wildlife week were voiced later on last for listing under the Endangered itat in recent years. Candidate Conservation Agree- week. Species Act (ESA). This time it is “The magnitude of the listing, ment with Assurances (CCAA) Last week was another the Gunnison sage grouse which coupled with the designation of program, a voluntary conservation week of steady—and at times has garnered federal attention… critical habitat, is as if ranchers, program. And this is an option concerning—declines in both to the tune of millions of acres of local, state, and national govern- they have been utilizing quite classes of cattle futures. In critical habitat. ment and the conservation com- readily over the years. live cattle futures, the down- Friday, Jan. 11, the U.S. Fish munity had not done anything to “There’s been a fair number of ward trend was clear early in and Wildlife Service (FWS) sub- conserve the species and habitat conservation easements that have the week. Compared to the mitted a proposal to list the Gun- prior to the listing,” read the CCA been done specifically to protect prior Friday’s $130.60 for nison sage grouse as endangered official release regarding the pro- the bird,” Fankhauser said. “Land February cattle and $134.55 under the ESA. Along with this posal. owners have made improvements for April live cattle, Thursday listing proposal comes an astound- CCA Executive Vice President through [the Natural Resource afternoon saw those same ing 1.7 million acres in western Terry Fankhauser, in talking with Conservation Service] or other- contracts over $3 lower at Colorado and the eastern edge of WLJ, spoke at length of the efforts wise with state assistance to pre- $127.25 and $131.50, respec- Utah proposed as critical habitat of Colorado cattlemen to conserve vent fragmentation of habitat and tively. Though painful, these for the bird. The Colorado Cattle- habitat for the Gunnison sage to adjust their grazing practices to Thursday afternoon numbers men’s Association (CCA) called the grouse. not affect the bird.” were not as painful as some LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER proposal a disappointment consid- Since roughly mid-2005, Colo- Fankhauser also described the earlier in the day when con- $124.00 $198.00 $153.12 ering all the effort that has gone rado cattlemen and landowners Continued on page 16 firmed news of the Cargill WEEK ENDING: 1-17-13 plant closure (see the story about it on page 3) cratered Beef production estimates trade, at one point bringing it limit down. The deferred con- tract of August also lost con- up, but still below 2011 siderable money—down $2.52 also at $127.25 com- The most recent World Agricul- Beef production expectations for Additionally, projections of beef pared to $129.77—though it tural Supply and Demand Esti- the balance of 2012 were raised in imports in 2013 also dropped by 55 was not as bad as near-term mates (WASDE) report was issued the most recent WASDE, from mp to 2.57 bp. Though potentially contracts. by USDA on Friday, Jan 11. The 25.97 billion pounds (bp) to 26.01 a good thing, 2013 export projec- As has been the trend of report showed several good things bp. Expectations for 2013 were also tions remained static at 2.45 bp, recent months, the issue of for beef, such as increased produc- raised—from 24.68 bp to 24.90 meaning it is still expected the U.S. demand not supporting pro- tion estimates and reduced import bp—but neither raised estimate will become a net importer of beef duction continues to dog the projections, and also a number of reached the 2011 production level by volume this year. beef market. With the vastly surprising things for corn. of 26.29 bp. Even with these alterations to restricted production weeks Beef and other meat As the number of heads pro- the expected trade numbers, im- of the holidays demonstrating cessed has declined and is expected ports for 2012 and 2013 are looking an inability of the market to Overall red meat and poultry to continue its decline in the near to be higher than in 2011, while move cutout values to needed production estimates for 2012 were future, most of these production export numbers for both years will levels, there is little hope even raised, as were projections for 2013. estimate increases go back to the be lower than in 2011.

Time Sensitive Priority Handling the natural supply tightness Export estimates for U.S. meat also increased carcass weights seen in Beef’s 2012 ending stock esti- of the coming year will move increased for the balance of 2012— 2012 and expected to continue this mates—and thereby its 2013 be- the value dial sufficiently. led mostly by increases in 2012 pork year. ginning stock projections—rose 25 “Demand will simply not export estimates and slightly by Beef trade estimate changes for mp to 575 mp. This is lower than support a production level larger than expected beef trade. 2012 were heartening. Import esti- both the 2012 and 2011 beginning much over 600,000 in a full And overall meat import numbers mates dropped—from 2.24 bp to stocks of 600 mp and 585 mp, re- production week,” said were reduced, this led by reductions 2.23 bp—and export estimates rose spectively. Continued on page 6 Continued on page 15

NEWS: in 2012 beef import estimations. 15 million pounds (mp) to 2.48 bp. 2 JANUARY 21, 2013 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL The science and awe of DNA COMMENTS BEEF talk Infrastructure casualty mating beef cattle. basis of heredity, genetic textbooks conclude with a These principles are ap- linkage, multiple alleles, chapter on molecular evolu- eef sales for 2013 have plied at the ranch for the sex determination and tion. We may not ever truly started off with a big development of breeding chromosomal aberrations. understand life, but our thud; consumer demand programs based upon the Those topics now are of- understanding of genetics is Bfading in the shadow of less ex- The DNA discussion is principles of population ge- fered later in the textbook certainly has improved. Our implementation of pensive pork and poultry. Compet- real and active in the world netics. A basic understand- as reviews, so students are of beef cattle, so the better ing of hereditary principles, expected to start their technology will rest with ing with those meats in the gro- one understands it, the bet- including gene action, ran- learning with molecular our ability to evaluate and cery store will be a big challenge ter one can utilize the infor- dom segregation, indepen- genetics. discuss the complex prin- for the beef industry this year. mation. dent assortment, sex-link- These topics include gene ciples guiding genetics and Most market watchers were look- CROW When I started teaching age, epistasis, mutations replication, function and associated animal breeding ing for the beef cutout values to a course on genetics several and chromosomal abnor- expression. Population and plans. get much closer to $2 by now. For the first couple years ago, the textbook malities, are taught. Also quantitative genetics, the As producers who seek to weeks of 2013, beef production is down 12.1 percent name was “iGenetics: A taught are polygenic in- founding principles of pre- understand more about this over last year, which was down 9.8 percent for the Mendelian Approach” by heritance and population vious livestock improve- simple term called DNA, we same time period. Peter J. Russell. This fall, I and molecular genetics. ment, have been moved will be able to analyze more Now, I’m getting a little concerned about boxed am teaching the same There are some subtle from chapters 5 and 24 to critically and propose better beef prices and the volume of trade. Cattle feeders course. However, the text is differences from this text- chapters 21 and 22. These solutions to the problems should be in pretty good shape, but a backlog of now “iGenetics: A Molecular book, compared with the chapters develop the ap- related to genetics and ani- market-ready cattle could become an issue. Packers Approach” by Peter J. Rus- book of a decade ago. plication of genetic princi- mal breeding on our farm sell. During the course of a The first five chapters in ples to population genetics and ranch operations. have been cutting production in an attempt to ele- decade, the word Mende- the older textbook are and quantitative inheri- Gregor Johann Mendel vate wholesale beef prices, processing only 624,000 lian was replaced by the Chapter 1 - Genetics: An tance as they relate to the from the Augustinian Mon- head two weeks ago and about the same last week. word Molecular. Introduction; Chapter 2 - breeding and improvement astery was the founder of But boxed beef cutout prices just haven’t moved that For most cow/calf produc- Mendelian Genetics; Chap- of animals. the science of genetics. As much since the New Year. The Select beef has had a ers, the change probably ter 3 - Chromosomal Basis Some might say: So with any new field of sci- nice little advance moving up to $1.86 which has would go unnoticed. How- of Inheritance; Chapter 4 - what? The point, if we dis- ence, he probably did not narrowed the Choice/Select spread to around $7.50. ever, the change is huge and Extensions of Mendelian cuss DNA, is that we can understand totally just how Futures markets are struggling with the Febru- so is what we are expected Genetic Principles; and put DNA into nice advertis- much impact his early sci- ary contract trading roughly $8 lower since the to know. The cow/calf busi- Chapter 5 - Quantitative ing and we can incorporate ence would have on the first of the year. February was trading limit down, ness, or any other segment Genetics. new technology involving world. $3 last Thursday but recovered $1.10 in the after- of the beef industry, cannot The first five chapters in DNA into our cow/calf sys- Now is the time to engage noon to trade at $126.60. The April contract was be excused from class. the newer textbook are tems. the world of DNA as it re- down to $130.87 Thursday, but just a few weeks Understanding changing Chapter 1 - Genetics: An If we better understand lates to genetics and animal technology is critical to the Introduction; Chapter 2 - the science of DNA, we will breeding and to seek to bet- ago it was trading at $138. The deferred contracts development of cattle man- DNA the Genetic Material; be able to better under- ter understand it. have lost much of their value over the past few agement plans and the sub- Chapter 3 - DNA Replica- stand what we are asking May you find all your ear weeks. Most cash trade was at $124-125 last week sequent review of herd tion; Chapter 4 - Gene of the technology we are tags. — Kris Ringwall with most of the trade finished for the week on progress. Today, college stu- Function; and Chapter 5 - trying to implement. Even (Kris Ringwall is a North Wednesday. Cash trade was at a $4 discount to the dents who grew up on farms Gene Expression: Tran- beyond that, we cannot help Dakota State University Ex- tension Beef Specialist, Di- board, a fairly dramatic decline since the first of and ranches raising cattle scription. but stand in awe at these rector of the NDSU Dickin- the year. But, then again, the first quarter is typi- are expected to spend time In the past, the early marvelous biological sys- son Research Center and cally the slowest time for beef sales. in the classroom learning components of the course tems that function even Executive Director of the The upcoming Jan. 1 Cattle on Feed report is ex- genetic principles as they were an introduction to the though we may lack all the North Dakota Beef Cattle pected to break the trend of lower placements. Ear- apply to livestock improve- history of the study of ge- skills and technology to Improvement Association. ly forecasts are for placements to be up 4.3 percent, ment and the genetic basis netics, classical Mendelian truly get involved. He can be contacted at 701/483-2045.) marketings down 8 percent with one less marketing of selection and systems of genetics and the physical Perhaps that is why both day in December, and cattle on feed down 5 percent from a year ago December. Wheat grass cattle will Agricultural data is more important than ever be on their way to the feedlots at much lighter GUEST opinion weights than normal. Supplies of finished cattle ap- pear to be in good order going into the lean winter U.S. agriculture has seen tremendous changes and on production, trade and consumption, millions of users marketing months. Cash trade along with a distort- challenges in recent years. rely, either directly or indirectly, on data provided by a ed futures market has produced around a $4 nega- Unprecedented new demands for agricultural products variety of government agencies. tive basis for cattle feeders and could be discourag- have caused significant changes in crop production and It is easy to take the data for granted. Many producers ing them to market cattle aggressively. have provoked huge impacts on livestock production. do not access the data directly and may not fully appreci- Andy Gottschalk at Hedgersedge.com said that Input market shocks, dynamic global markets and ate the degree to which the information and analysis that the weak basis will have producers deferring as ma- drought have all contributed to volatile short term mar- they do use depends on government data. USDA’s Na- ket conditions. The changes and impacts are not merely tional Agricultural Statistics Service and the Agricul- ny marketings as possible into February. “This ac- short term in nature. There are long term structural tural Marketing Service are the two agencies for whom tion will continue to limit the near term downslide, implications to these changes that will impact what will data is the primary agency mission, but data is provided but will ultimately limit the upside. Cattle that are be produced and where and how it will be produced. by a variety of other agencies as well. not sold on a timely basis add weight and limit fu- These changes have implications, not only for agricul- The U.S. agricultural data system is under threat. Amid ture gains. The supply of fed cattle projects to grad- tural producers but also for consumers. Food price impacts the budget realities and discussions of priorities in gov- ually decline throughout the first half of this year of changes the last six years are just beginning to be ernment, data is often overlooked and much of the current provided orderly marketings are maintained. The manifest in the consumer marketplace. All of these factors data system is under consideration for reduction or tightest supplies of fed cattle should be realized imply that much information will be needed to understand elimination. Failure to recognize the longer run benefits during the second quarter of this year,” he said. the changes and implications of those changes on the U.S. of a strong data system against the short run budget Gottschalk is forecasting an average annual price food and fiber system. savings of cutting data programs has enormous implica- for fed cattle in 2013 to be $130. Agricultural producers across the country are in the tions, not only for producers but for society at large. Although low cattle numbers are starting to hit process of completing the 2012 Census of Agriculture The public good nature of agricultural market informa- home, the first casualty came about last week when survey. For many producers, this periodic survey is the tion has been well documented for many years. Providing only time they are asked directly to provide data about better information with which producers can make better Cargill Meat Solutions announced that they will their operations. Given the expected changes in agricul- decisions makes markets more efficient, reduces food costs idle their Plainview, TX, beef packing plant. In a ture that are in progress since the 2007 survey, this and benefits all consumers. The cost of even a short term news release, John Keating, president of Cargill Census of Agriculture is particularly important to begin disruption in major data series is extremely high. Beef, said, “The decision to idle our Plainview beef documenting the long term structural change underway U.S. agriculture is changing with many new chal- processing plant was a difficult and painful one to in U.S. agriculture. lenges and opportunities. At stake is the integrity of the make and was made only after we conducted an ex- It is vitally important for producers to provide complete U.S. food and fiber system. The value of agricultural in- haustive analysis of the regional cattle supply and and accurate information to support research, analysis formation is arguably higher now and in the coming years processing capacity situation in North America.” and decision-making that will affect all producers and than it has been in the past couple of decades. The U.S. They said their 2,000 employees at the plant will consumers in U.S. food markets. has made a large investment in a world class agricul- receive assistance from Cargill in either finding The Census of Agriculture is just one small piece of the tural data system. This has paid tremendous dividends jobs at other Cargill operations within the compa- U.S. agricultural data system that provides vital informa- in the past and the consequences of not maintaining it in tion for a vast array of data users and decision-makers the future are even greater. — Derrell S. Peel, Okla- ny or finding jobs with other business in the area. homa State University Extension Livestock Mar- It sounds like this may be more than just a tempo- on a daily basis. From the daily reporting of agricultural market prices to daily, weekly, monthly and annual data keting Specialist rary closing of a plant, based on their employee plans; it sounds like an outright closure of a plant Letters to the Editor: Letters for publication should be no longer than 200 words, must refer to an article that has appeared within the month, and must include the which may not come back. writer's name, address and phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. Letters may be shortened for space requirements. Send a letter to the editor by emailing [email protected] or mailing it to Western Livestock Journal Editorial, 7355 E. Orchard Road #300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. This has been a huge concern within the beef in- dustry. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 21, 2013 3 Cargill to idle TX plant BEEF bits OBITUARY Cargill announced last week that it will idle its Plainview, China and Australia. He returned to Cal TX, beef processing facility effective at the close of business Lawyers bail on lawsuit Poly in 1985, where he was appointed department head of Animal Sciences Friday, Feb.1, 2013, resulting primarily from the tight cattle A federal judge recently allowed attorneys to with- and Industry until retiring in 1992. Algeo supply brought about by years of drought in Texas and South- draw from a legal battle brought on by Michael continued to lead a busy life and had ern Plains states. Approximately 2,000 people work at the recently renewed his pilot’s license and Plainview facility, and they will receive company support. Callicrate against the Beef Checkoff Program. While often flew himself to Harris Ranch in Callicrate, a Colorado rancher, vows to continue his Coalinga where he loved his continued “While idling a major beef plant is unfortunate because of legal challenges, his lawyers won’t be joining him. work as a Thoroughbred nutritionist. the resulting layoff of good people, which impacts their fami- Algeo was the distinguished recipi- lies and the community of Plainview, we were compelled to Callicrate alleges that national beef checkoff dollars ent of many prestigious awards, includ- make a decision that would reduce the strain created on our intended for promotions were unlawfully misused for ing the 2010 California Cattlemen’s Association’s Gordon Van Vleck Me- beef business by the reduced cattle supply. The U.S. cattle lobbying. Callicrate told reporters that he believed morial Award and Liquid Feed Hall of herd is at its lowest level since 1952. Increased feed costs the law firm caved in to pressure from the meat Fame. He was an Honorary Fellow and resulting from the prolonged drought, combined with herd industry. The law firm, Polsinelli Shughart, asked past director of the American Society liquidations by cattle ranchers, are severely and adversely of Animal Science and an Honorary the judge to withdraw its attorneys from the lawsuit, Fellow of the American Association for contributing to the challenging business conditions we face citing a “previously unknown conflict” related to Jack Algeo the Advancement of Science. He was as an industry,” said John Keating, president of Cargill Beef. Beloved family man, educator and another client’s “pre-existing discussions” with a former national president of the Cargill’s Plainview employees affected by this decision will beef industry trailblazer Jack Algeo American Society of Agricultural Con- be provided support as well as assistance finding and filling USDA, which oversees the checkoff program. passed away Jan. 3 in Reno, NV, sur- sultants and was active in many other open positions at other Cargill locations or with other employ- Callicrate objected to the request, claiming they had rounded by his family. He was 91. groups, including the Council for Agri- Born in San Diego in 1921 to Wil- cultural Sciences and Technology, the ers. Cargill will continue to honor its community support no grounds for withdrawal. The law firm had agreed liam and Margaret Algeo, Jack had a California Cattlemen’s Association’s commitments at Plainview for 2013. to represent him pro bono. According to Callicrate’s lifetime of industry experience over a Feeder Council, and is a past member The plan to idle Cargill’s Plainview facility includes mea- filing, the loss of the firm “will severely prejudice me distinguished career, including educa- of the USDA National Advisory Veteri- tor, consultant, researcher and Marine. nary Medical Committee. sures for preserving its infrastructure for potential reopening and make it impossible for me to continue the case.” Algeo received his bachelor’s and He was survived by his loving wife if the U.S. cattle herd rebounds and requires additional pro- master’s degrees in animal science, of 68 years, Catherine, and three cessing capacity. However, Cargill does not expect the U.S. NV meat plan struggles production and nutrition, from Wash- children: Nancy Harrison, Yerington, cattle herd to significantly increase in size for a number of ington State University, Pullman, WA. NV; John (Cris) Algeo, Tucson, AZ; and WLJ A meat packing plant affiliated with the University He served in the Marine Corps during Rie (Dennis) Gilsdorf, Minneapolis, years. — of Nevada-Reno is raising prices to remain competi- WWII and the Korean War. MN. He also leaves behind four grand- After teaching at Washington State children and two great-grandchildren. Mark Holt tive after failing to find a qualified private buyer, the College and California Polytechnic Services for Algeo were held Jan. 8 2300 Bishop Rd., Emmett, ID 83617 Reno Gazette Journal reported. Wolf Pack Meats pro- State University from 1948 to 1954, he in Yerington, NV. Family and friends 208-369-7425
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The plant openings are in line with plans announced late last year by JBS President Wesley Batista, which involve increasing cattle slaughter in Brazil by 2 million head in 2013. “Opening these plants demonstrates the JBS commit- ment with cattle producers and local communities,” said Renato Costa, president, JBS beef division, in a press release. “These newly created jobs will further stimulate the regional economy and generate sus- tainable growth,” he added. JBS will seek to open two more processing plants in the Brazilian states of 34th Annual Bull Sale Goiás and Pará in April. ULL ALACE AKER MCOOL costly to Canada B P • B , MT Mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) has EB had a $1.9 billion dollar impact on Canada’s pork sec- F . 4, 2013 • 1 P.M. tor, according to a new report released by the SALE DAY PHONES: 406-975-6678 AND 406-975-6688 Canadian Pork Council. MCOOL has required gro- cery chains to provide sourcing information for fresh Selling 175 Yearling Bulls beef, pork, lamb, chicken, goat and other food prod- ucts since March 2009. According to the report, the OWERFUL LACK IM NGUS ULLS losses could continue to rise to nearly $2 billion. “As P B S /A B was arguably the intent of the law’s architects, the Stout, thick-made bulls that are moderately developed complicated rules for labeling, and the exclusion of on our practical, open, big country ranches. Easy Canadian-born livestock from the ‘Product of USA’ calving with excellent performance and dispositions. label, have massively reduced live swine exports from Average BW: 83 lbs. Adj 205 Wt: 725 lbs. Canada to the U.S.,” the council states in the report. (No creep — just grass and mama's milk.) China approves Canadian beef ★ China has approved four additional Canadian beef 3/4 to 1/4 Sim/Angus Composites: facilities that will now be able to export beef to China. 75% are half bloods The newly approved establishments will increase the Canadian export capacity for beef in a market esti- OTHER SIRES INCLUDE: mated by the industry to be worth approximately Mytty In Focus U359 • Schroeder Avenger 128 • Deadwood by Bismarck $20.3 million annually. The four facilities include: Les Years of Breeding Black Sim/Angus HTP/SVF DURACELL T-52 Viandes Laroche Inc. (Asbestos, Quebec), Ryding EPDS: CE 15, BW -0.6, WW 31, YW 66, Regency Meat Packers Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario), St. The Rancher's Kind —Thick, Balanced M 10, MARB .43, REA .21 STAY 14 Helen’s Meat Packers Limited (Toronto, Ontario), and Canadian Premium Meats Inc. (Lacombe, Alberta). and Structurally Correct In June 2011, China agreed to allow imports of Canadian deboned beef from animals younger than 30 months of age, making Canada the first BSE- CODY & BRENDA JOHNSON affected country to resume trade of beef with China. 337 WRANGLER TRAIL • BAKER, MT 59313 According to Canada Beef Inc., the Chinese market OHNSON'S for Canadian deboned beef is estimated at about 406-775-6678 US$20.3 million annually now, but is expected to Black Simmental Ranch reach US$111.7 million. China is Canada’s third-larg- 406-975-6678 est trading partner. 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Swift, Tyson Fresh Meat, BPI founder Eldon Roth and several other compa- said, “While every one of us nies, blaming them for the that produces food regrets 2010 death of Robert Danell. any loss associated with a Danell died in 2010 from E. foodborne illness from any coli poisoning, according to source, the lawsuit lacks the suit filed on Jan. 8. merit and we will be aggres- Danell’s story ran in the sively defending ourselves Kansas City Star last De- and our reputation.” cember in a series titled The lawsuit comes in the “Beef’s Raw Edges.” Accord- middle of BPI’s defamation ing to the reports, Danell, a suit against ABC News. 62-year-old man with Down In an open letter pub- Syndrome, died after con- lished on MeatingPlace. suming contaminated beef com, BPI Founder and CEO that was linked to an E. coli Eldon Roth issued a re- outbreak that caused 25 ill- sponse to the lawsuit, saying nesses in 17 states. it lacked merit and miscon- According to the articles, strued facts. 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VIDEO auction Superior Livestock Market Report Fort Worth, TX Jan. 10 & 11, 2013 Denver, CO: Cattle producers from 26 states consigned 76,000 stock- ers, feeders and bred stock to the Superior Livestock satellite video auction. The auction was held and broadcast from the Embassy Suites Denver-Aurora Hotel in Denver, CO. Turn-out cattle were $2-5 higher than our last auction while the programmed yearling cattle were $2-4 higher. The commodity yearlings were steady to softer. Southern Calves: Vera Earl Ranch, Inc., Sonoita, AZ, 430lbs, VAC 45, Sup Verified, Sup Prog Genetics, NHTC, Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $191, January delivery. Vera Earl Ranch, Inc., Sonoita, AZ, 460lbs, VAC 45, Sup Verified, Sup Prog Genetics, NHTC, Angus cross sired wnd hfr clvs, $163, January delivery. Harold Wanger, Selman, OK, 550lbs, VAC Precon, Angus & Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $182, January delivery. Omaha Land & Cattle, Omaha, TX, 600lbs, Eng, Exotic & Brahman cross sired wnd str clvs, $160.50, January delivery. Bagley Farms, Krum, TX, 650lbs, Angus & Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $155, January delivery. Northern Calves: Bobby & Gary Rhoades, Burlington, CO, 400lbs, VAC 34+, S&A Verified, Cert Natu- ral, Red Angus & Hereford cross sired str clvs, $226, Feb-March de- livery. Wapika Ranch, Big Piney, WY, 460lbs, VAC 45, Blk Angus & Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $198, January delivery. Wapika Ranch, Big Piney, WY, 440lbs, VAC 45, Blk Angus & Angus cross sired wnd hfr clvs, $185, January delivery. Widman Ranch, Baker City, OR, 500lbs, VAC 34+, Sup Verified, NHTC, NeverEver3, Angus, Angus cross sired str clvs, $188, March delivery. 3D Ranch, Inc., Brush, CO, 550lbs, VAC 45, S&A Verified, NHTC, Cert Natural, Angus & Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $185, January delivery. 3D Ranch, Inc., Brush, CO, 525lbs, VAC 45, S&A Verified, NHTC, Cert Natural, Angus & Angus cross sired wnd hfr clvs, $171, January delivery. Glenn Cattle Co., Morgan, CO, 585lbs, VAC 45, Sup Pro Genetics, Red Angus & Red Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $188, February delivery. Glenn Cattle Co., Morgan, CO, 525lbs, VAC 45, Sup Pro Genetics, Red Angus & Red Angus cross sired wnd hfr clvs, $179.50, February de- livery. DeLong Ranches, Inc., Winnemucca, NV, 625lbs, Sup Prog Genetics, NHTC, Cert Natural, Red Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $170.50, January delivery. Anthony & Harlan Schaffert, Otis, CO, 670lbs, VAC 45, Cert Natural, Angus & Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $170, February delivery. Anthony & Harlan Schaffert, Otis, CO, 650lbs, VAC 45, Cert Natural, Angus & Angus cross sired wnd hfr clvs, $159.50, February delivery. Eagle Hills Ranch/Norm Geiken & Sons, Gothen- burg, NE, 710lbs, VAC 45, Sup Verified, Sup Prog Genetics, NHTC, Blk Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $161, January delivery. Eagle Hills Ranch/Norm Geiken & Sons, Gothenburg, NE, 680lbs, VAC 45, Sup Verified, Sup Prog Genetics, NHTC, Blk Angus cross sired wnd str clvs, $149, January delivery. Southern Yearlings: T&M Farms, Morrill, KS, 660lbs, Angus & Angus cross sired fdr strs, $162.50, February delivery. Byars Partnership, Vernon, TX, 700lbs, Sup Prog Genetics, Cert Natural, Gardiner based cow sired fdr strs, $154, January delivery. Seibert Cattle Company, Dalhart, TX, 750lbs, Eng, Eng cross & Eng Exotic cross sired fdr strs, $152.50, February delivery. Stone Farms, Medicine Lodge, KS, 800lbs, Eng, Eng cross sired fdr strs, $157.25, June delivery. Will Allen, Stratford, TX, 825lbs, Angus & Angus cross sired fdr strs, $152.75, March delivery. Canadian Valley Ranch LP, Shawnee, OK, 850lbs, VAC 45, S&A Verified, NHTC, Blk Angus cross sired fdr strs, $149, April-May delivery. Jeremy Raaf, Gridley, KS, 935lbs, Angus & Angus cross sired fdr strs, $150, July-Aug delivery. Northern Yearlings: Spencer Land & Livestock, Yost, UT, 600lbs, VAC 45, Blk Angus cross sired fdr hfrs, $150, January delivery. Greg Thom- ann, Iowa City, IA, 700lbs, Sup Prog Genetics, Angus & Angus cross sired fdr hfrs, $148, Feb-March delivery. Stone Farms, Medicine Lodge, KS, 750lbs, Eng, Eng cross sired fdr hfrs, $151, June delivery. Leo Basler & Sons, Brush, CO, 800lbs, VAC 45, S&A Verified, Cert Natu- ral, Blk Angus & Blk Angus cross sired fdr hfrs, $151, Jan-Feb del. Jim & Randy Heier, Grainfield, KS, 700lbs, Eng & Eng cross sired fdr strs, $157, Jan-Feb delivery. Frisbie Wheat & Hereford Farms, Inc., Mc- Donald, KS, 780lbs, VAC 45, S&A Verified, Sup Prog Genetics, BVD- PI Free, NHTC, NeverEver3, Angus cross sired fdr strs, $164, May delivery. Mason, Tyson & Shonda King & Vera Thomason, Akron, CO, 800lbs, VAC 45, S&A Verified, NHTC, Angus & Angus cross sired fdr strs, $151, January delivery. Odle Livestock, Brush, CO, 850lbs, VAC Precon, Cert Natural, Blk Angus & Blk Angus cross sired fdr strs, $152, March delivery. 6 JANUARY 21, 2013 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Corn surprises with increased yield, feed use in livestock

WASDE In terms of the meat pro- prior reports: 2012 imports and chicken in this year and rather than grain, but ana- issue in this report, but (from page 1) duction world, pork really at 110 mp, 2012 exports at last compared to 2011, de- lysts had not expected the could warrant attention in took center stage in this 7.2 bp, 2013 imports at 112 spite report-to-report esti- yield increase, according to the future. According to Anticipated per capita most recent WASDE. Over- mp and 2013 exports at 7.05 mate increases. Per capita CME commentators. CME: availability of beef for the all 2012 estimates were in- bp. All chicken trade num- pork availability estimates Corn trade estimates “USDA did not change its close of 2012 and for 2013 creased to 23.27 bp and bers are above 2011’s import for 2012 were adjusted up were adjusted to reflect the estimates of US ethanol was mixed. Availability of projections for 2013 pork and export levels. slightly to 45.6 pounds per concern over tight supplies production. So far, USDA beef per person for 2012 was production rose to 23.3 bp, Pork, on the other hand, person, and projections for and the need to conserve the forecasts are in line with the reduced slightly to 57.4 both above 2011’s 22.78 bp remained static in terms of availability in 2013 were crop. Imports remained the 10 percent reduction in pounds, and for 2013, avail- of pork produced. Chicken import estimates and pro- raised from 44.5 to 45.6 same at 100 mb—though ethanol production. Sharply ability is expected to in- (broilers) production esti- jections—806 mp in 2012 pounds per person. there is some speculation higher corn prices could crease a half pound from the mates for 2012 remained and 800 mp anticipated for Chicken availability esti- that will change upward in lead to further declines in earlier projection of 54.9 static at 36.54 bp and pro- 2013—but increased in ex- mates for 2012 dropped by coming WASDE reports ethanol use and this could pounds per person. duction projections for this port numbers. Pork export a fraction of a pound to 80.3 given widespread anecdotal offset to a certain degree The most recent WASDE year rose to 36.4 bp, but estimates for the close of pounds per person, and pro- evidence. higher corn use for livestock estimated the annual aver- these increased estimations 2012 rose from 5.45 bp to 5.5 jections for 2013 availability “USDA elected to leave its feed. Gasoline demand and age price paid for a fed steer were still below 2011’s bp, and projections of 2013’s rose a pound to 80.1 pounds estimate of US corn imports prices remain the big wild in the 5-Area sales in- chicken production of 36.8 pork exports rose 40 mp to per person. These were both unchanged,” reported CME card here and will deter- creased a cent to $122.86. bp. 5.49 bps, both figures being below 2011’s chicken per analysts. “While this may mine the path of ethanol Projected prices paid in the Trade numbers for pork above 2011’s 5.19 bp of pork capita availability of 82.9 indeed be the case, the esti- demand for the next two first and second quarters of and chicken weren’t nearly exported. pounds per person. mate may not be realized if quarters.” this year are expected to as exciting as beef. All chick- As with meat overall, ex- Corn and other the price gap between U.S. The increased feed usage range from $124-130 and en trade estimates re- pectations are for declining crops and South American sup- was not fully offset by the $124-132, respectively. mained unchanged from domestic availability of pork plies disappears, which is decreased exports nor by The big news in this most already the case. USDA ap- the increased yield, so esti- Lot 75 • TFS VOYAGER 2623Z recent WASDE was the pears to think that as U.S. mates of ending stocks were TRINITY FARMS changes to the 2012/2013 corn prices head higher into reduced to 602 mb from 647 Generations of Excellence Sale corn projections. A number the spring and summer, we mb. of expectations increased or will once again see a notable “Additional demand ra- Saturday, March 2, 2013 did not decrease to the spread develop and thus tioning will be required for at the farm in Ellensburg, WA amount expected, surpris- more imported corn come corn to achieve USDA’s end- ing analysts. In general, the into the U.S.” ing stocks forecast,” com- Call for Sale Catalog markets reacted bullishly Export estimates were mented Andrew Gottschalk For more info, visit us at with corn following the re- lowered by 200 mb. The of Hedgers Edge. port, with near-term corn change in export projections Average annual farm www.trinityfarms.info futures gaining roughly 30 has as much to do with the prices received by farmers cents in the few days after high price of U.S. corn driv- for corn for the 2012/2013 Angus, SimAngus and Simmental the report’s release. ing potential international corn year were left un- • 140 BULLS (Over 50 heifer bulls) SIMANGUS BULL Corn production projec- buyers off to other sellers as changed at $6.80-8/bu. • 90 OPEN HEIFERS Sired by SAV Pioneer, tions for the 2012/2013 corn it does with the increased However, that has the po- dam is out of Preferred Beef year were mixed, but rose corn use in the feed sector. tential to change in future “We’ve been designing superior SimAngus genetics overall compared to the Estimates for the “Feed reports as more information for over 20 years…long before it became popular.” Video Preview on out website, prior WASDE. Area planted www.trinityfarms.com and Residual” category of regarding feed use trends RobbRoR bbb FFormanorman 550 509-201-07759 201 00775 two weeks pprior to the sale. increased 300,000 acres to corn usage were increased by comes in. 97.2 million acres (ma) but 300 mb to 4.45 bb. CME On the world stage, esti- Mike Forman 509-968-4800 Bid online sale day atat:t: LiveAuctions.s. TV harvested acres decreased analysts had an important mates of 2012/2013 corn by the same amount to 87.4 question about that number. production increased over- ma. Yield estimates in- “The question is: does the all, from 849.09 million met- creased by over a bushel an final USDA annual feed de- ric tons (mmt) to 852.3 mmt. acre to 123.4 bushels per mand of 4.45 billion bushels This increase came from acre (bpa). Overall produc- reflect the current pace of increases in production es- tion was increased by 55 feed demand AND the fact timates from Argentina, million bushels (mb) to that broiler producers and Brazil and the U.S. How- 10.78 billion bushels (bb). hog producers do not seem ever, total domestic feed This latter point came as to be cutting back, but rath- usage for world corn in- a surprise to many analysts er are increasing animal creased 6.97 mmt, resulting as the expectation for this numbers?” in reduced projected corn report was that USDA Food, seed and industrial exports and ending stock would reduce corn produc- uses, as well as ethanol and expectations around the tion estimates by 100 mb, byproducts remained un- world. not increase it. Much of this chained from prior reports Little changed on the do- surprise came from the at 5.87 bb and 4.5 bb, re- mestic market in regards to known fact more acres spectively. The topic of etha- wheat. Acres planted and planted were cut for silage nol was something of a non- harvested remained un- changed from prior reports at 55.7 ma and 49 ma, re- spectively, and yield esti- mates remained at 46.3 bpa. Wheat production estimates for the 2012/2013 year stayed at 2.27 bb. Food and seed usage for wheat remained mostly static with seed use projec- tions increasing by 2 mb to 75 mb. Feed use estimates BLACK HETEROSIS rose noticeably, however, from 315 mb to 350 mb. Ending stock projections Angus-Simm went down commensurate with the increased usage Hybrid Bulls estimate, leaving it at 716 800• Performance Tested mb. Wheat around the world, • FerƟ lity Tested however, was another story. • Stout EPDs World wheat production es- • AI-sired by leading sires timates dipped to 654.31 mmt from 655.11 mmt. This • Feedlot demand for progeny drop came mostly from pro- jected production decreases RANCHER PROVEN FOR 20 YEARS in Australia and the former Soviet Union countries. Off ering onlineld and at World wheat ending stocks scheduled sales in were also something of a ID, KS, NE, ND, NM, UT, VA, WY. concern. Gottschalk voiced his worry for the future. Visit our website “World ending wheat stocks/use projects to de- www.powerlinegeneƟ cs.com cline despite a large drop Or call 800-283-2806 projected in world wheat usage of 25 mmt. The size of the projected decline in Powerline Beef world wheat usage is sus- Ɵ pect. Wheat is the only Gene cs grain which 2013/14 ending Holbrook, NE stocks would project a con- tinued decline.” — Kerry Halladay, WLJ Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 21, 2013 7 “ Technology and trust 1750 will feed the world ACRES SOUTHWEST KANSAS The interplay between tech- sumer. In the studies he cited, story they are used to telling— /$1'75$&76 nology and trust is a delicate which looked specifically at the numbers, the science, the AUCTION 0,1(5$/75$&76 and important relationship, positive vs. negative percep- reasons why the technology is ),11(<&2817<.$16$6 and one that is too often off tions on modernly-produced valuable and necessary—but balance in the conversation beef, that fringe group was 8 tell the story in the ways about beef. Our technology can percent with the overall posi- which meet consumer con- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • 10AM feed the world, but the issue of tive population being 72 per- cerns. Held at the Clarion Inn, 1911 East Kansas Ave., Garden City, KS trust in that technology needs cent. Lundeen presented data more attention. 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And, and how likely they are to tural community has made in notably, millennials—that listen to and believe what they the effort to feed America and generation which are the are hearing. the world. But technology isn’t young 20-something adults At the bottom of the hierar- the only thing that will feed starting families today—had chy is the purely science and the growing population of the the largest amount of distrust economic frame. But if the world; trust trumps technolo- of any generation of adult con- conversation can be elevated gy every time. sumers surveyed. to the human involvement, PROPERTY LOCATION: Technology Trust cattle care, or human health TRACTS 1-3: In keeping with the theme In his discussion of trust, and wellbeing level, consum- Drive south of Garden City on US Hwy. 83 12.5 miles to West TV Rd. Turn left or of the congress—“Beef’s Great- Smith quoted President Theo- ers are far more receptive to west and drive 7 miles to the SE corner of Tract 1. Tracts 1-3 are contiguous. TRACT 4: est Challenge: Feeding the dore Roosevelt: the message, and far more From Tract 2 drive 1 mile north to the SE corner of Tract 4. World”—Smith pointed out the “They don’t care how much likely to engage the dialog. So TRACTS 5-18: Drive south of Garden City on US Hwy. 83 12.5 miles to West TV Rd. Turn left anticipated population growth you know until they know how if, in your telling of your story or west and drive 4 miles to the NE corner of Tract 18. Tracts 5-18 are contiguous . and the need to feed them all. much you care.” to consumers—via social me- AUCTION LOCATION: For example, in the next 50 He used this as a segue from dia, in person, or however you Clarion Inn, 1911 East Kansas Ave., Garden City, KS 67846. From Hwy 50 take North years, farmers and ranchers the importance of technology do it—you can elevate the Campus Avenue Exit. Then turn left on Kansas Avenue. The property is on the right. From will need to raise more food to the trumping power of trust. topic of, say, a contentious is- Hwy 83 Exit on Mary Street. Turn west on Mary Street to Campus Street. Turn south on than was produced in the last His message was clear; we sue like antibiotic use from the Campus Street to Kansas Avenue. Turn west on Kansas Avenue, property is on the right. 10,000 years combined. The could have the best science economic level to the cattle usual answer of how humanity imaginable—it might cure wellbeing or human health Latitude: 37.95491 / Longitude: -100.849289 will rise to this challenge is cancer, feed the world 10 times level, you will find a more re- with improved technology. It over, and make every puppy ceptive, engaged consumer ,163(&7,21'$7(678(6-$1‡30 seems like a large order to fill, in the world happier in the audience. 021)(%‡30 021)(%‡30 but Smith started his talk by blink of an eye—but if consum- With greater engagement pointing out how far agricul- ers don’t trust it or actively comes greater trust, confi- 0HHWD6FKUDGHU5HSUHVHQWDWLYHDW7UDFWIRUPRUHLQIR ture innovation has come in a distrust it, it will not be avail- dence and a willingness to In Cooperation with relatively short time. able to use. learn. With more consumers 2:1(56721()$0,/<)$506 “The acres of land required Smith offered up another trusting in modern farming on $XFWLRQHHU5H['6FKUDGHU.6/LF%5 to produce enough food to feed number; trust is three to five all levels, the population will Call for Brochure or Visit our Website one person [for a year] used to times more important to con- be harder to sway by negative be five acres in the 18th cen- sumers than is competence, campaigns. — Kerry Halla- 800-451-2709 • SchraderAuction.com tury,” Smith told the audience. which includes skills, ability day, WLJ Editor “It’s a half an acre now.” and technology. He defined Included in his deluge of trust as the perception of impressive technology-related shared ethics and values, and ag advancement numbers the confidence that others will were some of the following. “do the right thing.” Between 1987 and 2009: Both men cited studies, • Farms increased total out data and information regard- put by 50 percent ing consumer concerns—those • Soybean production in- areas where their trust is creased by 30 percent weakest which found the wor- 12 Noon at the Ranch • Corn production increased ries, particularly among mil- by 38 percent lennials, are modern practices’ • Red meat and poultry pro- long term effects on their BW 3.8 BW 4.7 duction increased by 46 per- health, the health of their cent families, and to the wellbeing WW 58 WW 61 • Milk produced per cow in- of the animals involved. creased by 57 percent Lundeen said the battle of YW 112 YW 109 As many have brought up on convincing the consumer mod- M 23 M 22 this topic, however, Smith did ern food technology is valuable point out there is a force op- to produce ample, affordable M&G 52 M&G 53 posed to the use of agricultural food has been won. What BB 626 NEON 2003 BB 626 NEON 2036 technology. He told the story of hasn’t been won is consumer how, when he was a boy grow- trust in the long term health Reserve Jr. Calf Champion • Western Nugget National Reserve Champion Pen of Three • Western Nugget National ing up on the farm in the late effects and animal wellbeing ’40s, some people didn’t want in the world of high-tech agri- farmers like his father to give culture. BW 4.7 BW 4.9 up the mule-team plow for the He stressed the conversation WW WW tractor. And the same senti- with consumers needs to shift 66 59 ment exists today. away from the historical focus YW 117 YW 96 But Smith—and several on the efficiency and value of others of the congress’ speak- the technology, and move to a M 23 M 20 ers—stressed how the ranks strategy to instill trust in con- M&G M&G of those opposed to agricul- sumers in those key concerns. 56 49 tural technology are very The science and the numbers BB 626 NEON 1181 BB YANKEE 2037 small. Quoting a study by Dr. are important, to be sure, but Champion Winter Calf • Western Nugget National Reserve Champion Pen of Three • Western Nugget National Jude Capper, Smith pointed they are not what will win the out only about 1.7 percent of trust of consumers. the global consumer popula- “It is not enough for farmers tion actively campaign against and ranchers to produce safe, Selling the use of modern agricultural wholesome food,” Smith re- technology. Another 4 percent ported in his presentation. “It’s • Hereford & Angus Bulls are what are often called “life- also necessary to show that style buyers,” those consumers farmers and ranchers are ac- • Hereford Heifer Calves who only buy food according to complishing larger societal lifestyles such as organics, goals.” With consumers who • Hereford and Angus vegans, ideological vegetari- are now concerned with things ans, and “localvores.” The such as animal welfare, envi- Spring-Bred Heifers Reserve Champion Pen of Three other 94 percent of the popula- ronmental stewardship, and Western Nugget National tion are either technology- long-term health, farmers and neutral or supportive of tech- ranchers must communicate nology used in food production. to consumers on that level. CattleC Co. Please call, A later presentation by John This was where both men— BoxB 36, Connell, WA 99326 Lundeen, senior executive di- and many others at the con- BillB Bennett & Family (509) 234-4361 cell (509) 551-6102 eemail or check our rector of Marketing Research gress besides—stressed the JoeJ cell (509) 551-6104 • Leslie cell (509) 551-6622 website for a sale at the National Cattlemen’s value of transparency and tell- JayJ cell (509) 551-6101 • Fax (509) 234-1001 Beef Association, echoed these ing the story of ranching. And [email protected] • www.bbcattle.com catalog. findings for the U.S. beef con- not just tell what part of the 8 JANUARY 21, 2013 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Activists hope for wolf South Mountain Ranch re-colonization in Pacific NW erners has been the same: delisted, ranchers have very How far will wolves spread? limited options when wolves 5th Annual Bull Sale At this stage, no one can kill cattle or sheep—they be sure. But preliminary must depend on the state February 12, 2013 • 1 p.m. (MDT) • At the ranch • Melba, Idaho steps are under way to pre- wildlife agency to address pare for an influx of gray the problem. Selling 85 Two-Year-Old, Fall Yearling and wolves into the Pacific Justin Oldfield, Califor- Northwest—and beyond. nia Cattlemen’s Association On Dec. 21, nearly the vice president of govern- Yearling Angus and Hereford Bulls one-year anniversary of ment relations, has no OR-7’s celebrated crossing question which model he from Oregon into Califor- would like California to Since gray wolves were nia, the Center for Biologi- follow. Angus sons sell! reintroduced into northern cal Diversity (CBD) an- “We are adamantly op- • Kesslers Frontman • Connealy Thunder Idaho in 1994, the rapidly nounced the creation of The posed to the wolf being • S A V Thunderbird • Connealy Final Product expanding wolf population Pacific Wolf Coalition, an added to the California En- • S A V Bismarck • Sitz Upward has mainly been a worry for alliance of 25 environmen- dangered Species listing,” intermountain and north- tal organizations dedicated said Oldfield. “That would • S A V Pioneer • Mytty In Focus western ranchers. Though to seeing wolves reestab- cause considerable prob- the impact of wolves on lished in existing habitat lems here in California in UPS TCC Nitro 1ET • 8 sons sell CED -1.0, BW +5.7, WW +62, YW +111, $BMI +19, $CHB +30 ranching is clearly on the throughout the Pacific dealing with the manage- increase—new packs have Northwest. ment of the population in Hereford sons sell! been established in eastern • Orange County Chopper • CJH Harland “We would like to see the long term.” Washington and Oregon them back; they are a na- As the spread of wolves • SHF Ribeye • NJW 98S Durango 44U while states like Idaho, tive species,” said Amaroq into California becomes im- • THM Durango 4037 Montana and Wyoming Weiss, West Coast wolf or- minent, however, wolf ad- have estimated combined ganizer for CBD. vocates and ranchers are Ranchers populations of 1,300—it is Outside of the Rocky both anticipating the need still possible to view wolf- Mountain and Great Lakes to make some compromises Kind of Bulls! livestock conflict as a re- regions, wolves are still as the prospect of crafting Calving Ease, Growh, gional problem. listed as federally endan- a California wolf plan Sitz Dash • 8 sons sell Carcass, Maternal, For the moment, that is. gered throughout the lower looms on the horizon. CED +12, BW -0.5, WW +49, YW +86, $W +47.90, $B +68.99 Disposition! But last year when a lone 48 states. This includes the It appears, however, that wolf, now famous as OR-7, central and western por- California is not expected split from Oregon’s Imnaha tions of Oregon and Wash- to be the final frontier for pack and crossed into Cali- ington, as well as all of wolves, according to a letter fornia, the imagination of California—areas that are recently released by FWS the public was ignited. The increasingly likely to be- to a number of county and first wolf known to tread in come new stomping grounds tribal governments across For a sale book, contact the Golden State since of the large predators as the Southwest. According Matt Duckett 1924, OR-7 for the last year their numbers increase. to the letter, FWS is pre- home: 208.459.3070 • cell: 208.230.5650 has demonstrated by his Weiss explained that paring for the possibility of S A V Final Answer • 12 sons sell [email protected] roaming the impressive ca- members of the coalition gray wolves carving out CED +12, BW -1.1, WW +60, YW +104, $W +55.81, $B +59.89 Auctioneer • CD “Butch” Booker pacity for travel and terri- are concerned that the U.S. new territory as far south torial expansion of his spe- Fish and Wildlife Service as Arizona, New Mexico cies. It’s no wonder that (FWS) is preparing to lift and Texas. California’s celebrity wolf the federally protected sta- “Natural dispersal into has got people thinking. tus in these areas by issu- these areas is possible from Regardless of whether ing a new rule as the out- source populations of rein- Videos of bulls available on you’re talking to concerned come of a recent status re- troduced Mexican gray our website February 5th ranchers or ecstatic envi- view of the species. “We wolves in Mexico or from www.herefordangus.com ronmentalists, the question don’t think that’s an ap- reestablished wolf popula- on the minds of many west- propriate conclusion be- tions in the northern Rocky cause wolves only exist now Mountains,” stated the let- in tiny percentages of what ter, adding that “[w]ith pos- SPECIAL ATTENTION FOR YOUR MARKET their former range is,” sible wolf re-colonization REALTORS ARE WELCOME Weiss said. “There is still comes the potential for live- lots of good wolf habitat in stock depredations and lots of places.” wolf-human interactions...” Far West Farm & Ranch Edition In response, members of The letter was accompa- CALIFORNIA • OREGON • WASHINGTON • IDAHO • NEVADA the coalition have been tak- nied by a preliminary draft ing measures to ensure environmental assessment from that as wolves continue to for the implementation of a expand into the Pacific southwestern gray wolf Northwest, they will re- management plan for por- ceive the maximum amount tions of Arizona, New Mex- of state and federal protec- ico and Texas, as well as a A special annual feature just for your market. Our readers will tion. draft of the plan itself. learn from farm and ranch relators in the area about the Last February, CBD pe- Although Arizona and titioned the California Fish New Mexico currently host ranch market and the opportunities in that region. and Game Commission to an experimental non-es- This is your invitation to market your Far West list the gray wolf as endan- sential population of Mexi- farm and ranch properties and receive special gered under the California can wolves—a sub-species Endangered Species Act, of the gray wolf—the docu- attention in: California, Oregon, Washington, which would guarantee the ments made clear that the Idaho and Nevada. Your suggestions for All display wolf protection regardless plan was intended to ad- editorial content are welcome. of whether the federal list- dress wolves migrating ei- advertising ing is lifted. ther from the Rockies or “That’s … something from Mexico. 20% OFF that we’d like to see hap- FWS declined to com- Circulation pen, particularly since the ment on the documents, the regular rate! federal government is re- saying that they had not • 15,000 paid subscribers, over 50,000 pass along readers leasing its proposed rule, yet been released to the • 89% own or manage cattle operations averaging 9,300 acres ofof Take advantage of this and we expect what the general public. leased and deeded land. The average WWesternestern Livestock JournaJournall once-a-year special in the proposed rule will be is to Amid the controversy, reader manages over 350 head of cows and replacement heifers. Western Livestock Journal. remove protection for one thing seems plain: wolves here,” said Weiss. “If wolves probably aren’t done These are the professionalprofessional producers who will expand their Issue date: there is no federal listing staking out new territory. operationsoperations in tthehe yeyearsars to come, andand ttheyhey are also tthehe pproducersroducers for wolves under the ESA It remains to be seen how wwhoho hhaveave tthehe inventory fforor you to sellsell.. Feb. 4, 2013 in this state, …the safety far they roam—into Cali- net it will need will be that fornia, Nevada, Utah, and OF OUR READERS PLAN ON Deadline: state listing.” possibly into Arizona, New OUR LATEST SURVEY BUYING OR SELLING A RANCH/ SHOWS THAT Jan. 29, 2013 But California ranchers Mexico and Texas. It cer- 18% FARM IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. may disagree, having ob- tainly won’t happen over- served the differing fortunes night. But, clearly, FWS is of ranchers in other wolf- taking the prospect seri- For more information, call: populated states. Idaho and ously enough to have a plan Montana, for example, cur- in place in case it does. For Dick Konopka or Tom Huelsman rently manage wolves as a wolf fans, the prospect of game species, allowing packs ranging from the Toll free: 1-800-850-2769 or 303-722-7600 ranchers to protect their Mexican to the Canadian livestock. By contrast, Ore- border is likely a dream fax: 303-722-0155 gon and Washington both come true. For ranchers, on list gray wolves on state en- the other hand, the vision e-mail: [email protected] dangered species lists. This might be a little bit closer means that even in the east- to a nightmare.—Andy [email protected] • [email protected] ern portions of those states Rieber, WLJ Correspon- where the wolf is federally dent, andyrieber.com WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 21, 2013 9 AFBF president points to COME JOIN THE FUN! challenges advocating for reform The Agriculture Work- to pull together for an im- able numbers for the pro- SUPPORT force Coalition that made a migration proposal as others gram. splash last week with its in Congress see a possible Farm Bureau and other formation and immigration- opening for reform as well. agricultural groups have reform proposal has been Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, in formed a coalition to work years in the making. an interview this past week- on immigration reform in Despite the need to find end in the Wall Street Jour- 2013. The agricultural AT THE RED BLUFF BULL SALE consistent, legal workers for nal, told the newspaper he groups would like to see a farms, it’s been a struggle to is preparing legislation to guest-worker program to January 22-26, 2013 get all the various farm modernize the immigration replace the current H2A pro- groups to come together un- system. Rubio’s plan would gram. The farm groups are der one umbrella. Some ma- include provisions to provide proposing a worker-contract Benefi t Auction items include: jor agricultural groups also a legal status for the 11 mil- plan to deal with temporary have declined to join. To lion or so people who may be labor and a plan that would highlight the issues and per- in the country illegally. deal with longer-term labor “HEIFER” ANGUS BULL sonalities involved, the Ag- Groups representing farm such as those workers in Donated by Quail Valley Ranch riculture Workforce doesn’t workers right now don’t nec- areas such as dairy. have a chairman, or any one essarily like what the Agri- “Plus, it would hopefully agricultural group taking culture Workforce Coalition deal with, it would bring out WORKING COW DOG “LAZY D SLINGBLADE” the lead to advocate for the has proposed, but Stallman of the shadows, all of those Donated by Kirk Winebarger coalition’s proposal. said members of the coali- workers who have been do- “We didn’t want anybody tion are trying to get farm ing very constructive, hard heading it,” said Bob Stall- workers to meet and talk. work on farms that their GELDING QUARTER HORSE man, president of the Amer- “So it’s a process.” documentation is false, basi- ican Farm Bureau Federa- The farm groups that cally—illegally,” Stallman “RSR DRIFTWOOD DIPPER” tion (AFBF). “All of the have joined the coalition said. “Hopefully, it would Donated by Roaring Springs Ranch groups that are involved ... also all have agreed they allow them to come out and We had decided we were go- could each walk away from apply for these visas and ing to work as a CEO-level the coalition if a proposal or work legally.” HEREFORD BULL council to work together and piece of legislation turns There is concern that Donated by Kudlak Herefords discuss the issues we face.” into something the individ- spending a long time on pos- In an interview at the ual groups can’t support. sible immigration reform Farm Bureau annual meet- The plan initially offered could further delay the farm ing in Nashville, Stallman by the Agriculture Work- bill. Stallman said the debt- said it’s been challenging to force Coalition is different limit and budget-cutting find the right balance for a from the longstanding legis- debate Congress is ramping jobs proposal to satisfy the lative proposal known as up to have in early March broad array of agricultural AgJobs that has been also could again create even needs and deal with the around at least a decade. more divisiveness that the needs of immigrants. Largely championed by Sen. bipartisanship needed for The groups participating Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, an immigration bill isn’t in the Agriculture Workforce AgJobs would provide a le- there. “I hope that’s not the Coalition aren’t all on the gal status for farm workers case.” same page, but the goal re- now in the country illegally, Additional information on mains to craft proposals and but the legislation never the coalition can be found on support legislation that ev- addressed the future flow of its website: www.agwork P.O. Box 23698 • Portland, OR 97281 eryone could support. “We’re workers that would be need- forcecoalition.org. — Chris (503) 375-6003 • www.waterforlife.net not completely there yet ed in agriculture. Clayton, DTN because there are still some “AgJobs had no provision decisions that have to be for adding workers as you go made about the specifics of along,” Stallman said. a plan,” Stallman said. In the 1980s when the last Annual Production Sale “We’re sort of in the feeling- major immigration reform out, negotiating stage with occurred, illegal workers some members of the Sen- had to stay on the same job SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2013 ate, and farm workers are in agriculture for a certain starting to weigh in on our period of time, and then they 1:00 P.M. CST AT THE RANCH plan.” could look for other types of Farmers are feeling more employment. Many of those SELLING 230 BULLS SELLING 50 HEIFERS pressure to push for reforms workers, once legal, then left as individual states and the the farm. including 100 coming 2-yr-olds, including 35 bred heifers federal government are tak- AgJobs also tweaked the 125 fall yearlings, and 5 bull calves. and 15 heifer calves ing tougher actions against H2A program. Stallman employers who are found said most agriculture groups ✓ hiring illegal immigrants. want to eliminate or phase First breeding season Under the Agriculture out H2A and replace it with guarantee. Workforce Coalition pro- a better program that en- ✓ posal, there would be a plan sures a larger workforce. Free delivery or for “at-will” workers who “H2A is broken. It doesn’t $100/head trucking would get visas for up to 11 work.” discount. months with employers reg- Numbers from different istered with USDA. They sources reflect some of the ✓ Fertility, performance, would be required to return challenges that remain in and carcass tested. home for 30 days and then achieving a legal agricul- could return. There would tural workforce nationally. UPS NAVARRO 1086 ✓ UPS SPARTAN 1231 be no limit for the number There are about 1 million Range developed, 3/30/2011 • Sire: UPS Navarro sound and not over 4/13/2011 • Sire: DS Spartan 8008 of 11-month visas a person direct farm workers for BW 4.8, WW 45, YW 76, Milk 28 conditioned. BW 0.8, WW 51, YW 75, Milk 21 can receive. crops when factoring in dif- M&G 51; REA 0.18; Marb 0.25 M&G 46; REA 0.38; Marb 0.28 Contract employers would ferent definitions for agri- work for terms up to 12 cultural, farm workers and months and be allowed to laborers for crops, nurseries stay in the country with re- and greenhouses. A 2005 newable visas. They would National Agricultural Work- have to return to their home ers Survey by the Depart- countries for at least 30 days ment of Labor showed 75 over a three-year period. percent of all farm workers These programs would were born in Mexico. The give workers more freedom study also showed 53 per- to move from job to job, cent of hired crop labor was though they would be re- in the country illegally. quired to stay in agricul- While more than a half- UPS DOMINO 1544 UPS HELTON 1874 UPS SENSATION 2276 9/11/2011 • Sire: UPS Domino 5216 9/15/2011 • Sire: CRR Helton 980 4/9/2012 • Sire: Churchill Sensation 028X tural work. The dual track million farm workers may BW 5.1, WW 52, YW 85, Milk 24 BW 1.0, WW 58, YW 95, Milk 21 also would seem to satisfy BW 3.4, WW 55, YW 90, Milk 30 be in the country illegally, M&G 58; REA 0.29; Marb 0.2 M&G 50; REA 0.41; Marb 0.12 M&G 50; REA 0.78; Marb 0.14 labor for fruit and vegetable the federal government’s farmers, as well as livestock H2A guest-worker program and dairy producers who shows only 68,000 farm jobs need workers on a more per- were filled in 2011 by the manent basis. federal government’s H2A Farm groups have worked visa program, the last avail- Upstream Ranch View videos on www.upstreamcattle.com Check it out today! Brent and Robin Meeks Broadcast by 45060 Upstream Rd., Taylor, NE 68879 Superior Productions Home 308-942-3195 • Cell 308-214-0719 on RFD Network www.wlj.net [email protected] 10 JANUARY 21, 2013 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL The “Great Northwest” Livestock Tour WASHINGTON • IDAHO MAY 19-25, 2013

The Western Livestock Journal Tour heads for the Great Northwest this spring and will feature some extremely interesting and different stops. Not only will we see some great ranches, but also we will see a fantastic totally integrat- ed apple processing facility operated by the Gebbers family that utilizes some unbelievable technology. Also on the schedule is a stop at the Spokane Hutterite Colony where the members live communally and operate a thriving agricultural enterprise raising everything from livestock to potatoes. We will headquarter out of Spokane, WA, and will spend 4 nights at the luxuri- ous Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane. This AAA Four Diamond Hotel was built in 1914 and features the Mission Revival Style architecture. It offers all of the amenities that you would expect from a world-class hotel. From there we will visit Jack Parnell’s renowned Clydesdale horse facility and the beautiful Rocking R Cattle Co. in Hayden, ID. We will learn about coping with wolves at the McIrvin Ranch and dude ranching at Pete Guglielmino’s Bull Hill Guest Ranch. A highlight will be the stop at Jake and Joan Harder’s ranch and a Hay Press facility near Moses Lake, WA. A tour of Grand Coulee Dam, Sunny Okanogan Angus Ranch, Agri Beef’s Double R Ranch and the Allen Miller ranch round off what promises to be a great tour. Make plans now to attend! It will be a chance to see places and things you won’t ordinarily get a chance to see. For more information, call Jerry York, 208-863-1172, or Pete Crow, 303-722-7600. Visit us online at www.wljtours.com to download & print additional tour application forms, view our Photo Gallery of past tours, leave a comment, and check for updates on our Livestock Tours!

DETACH AND RETURN THE GREAT NORTHWEST LIVESTOCK TOUR — MAY 19-25, 2013 I understand the price is $1,575 PER PERSON and is based on double occupancy. The price includes seven nights’ accommodations, all transportation, six breakfasts, six lunches, one cocktail party, three dinners, all fees, admissions, taxes and tips. The single rate supplement is $400. The tour begins in SPOKANE, WA, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Davenport Hotel and will end at the same hotel on Saturday, May 25. Deposit of $250 PER PERSON is due with signed application to hold your reservation. Final payment is due April 12, 2013. Make your check payable to Livestock Tours LLC and mail to: 7355 E. Orchard Rd., #300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Cancellations after April 26 will be subject to a $250-per-person cancellation fee. Cancellations after May 1, 2013, will be subject to any and all monies not recovered from our vendors, as well as the $250-per- person cancellation penalty. 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(from page 1) “The President signed into Selling 130 Select Black Angus Bulls law six Indian water rights Don’t miss this opportunity to own some of the finest genetics in the Angus breed. Despite the controversies, settlements, totaling over $1 a press release from the billion, that will help deliver White House put Salazar on clean drinking water to trib- a pedestal, crediting him for al communities and provide SIRES: AI-ET BULLS: improving areas in energy certainty to water users SAV Final Answer 45 Coming and conservation during his across the West. Salazar Two-Year-Olds term. spearheaded a sweeping re- 0035 • SAV 8180 According to the release, form—the first in 50 years— Traveler 0004 404 Long Yearlings Salazar has helped usher in of federal surface leasing Mytty In Focus 45 Yearlings a new era of conservation to regulations for American SAV Bismark 5682 protect America’s lands, wild- Indian lands that will SAV Net Worth 4200 ALSO SELLING: life and heritage. streamline the approval pro- “Under the banner of Pres- cess for home ownership, SS Objective P510 40 Bred ident Obama’s America’s expedite economic develop- OT26 Commercial Great Outdoors program, ment, and spur renewable Heifers Interior has established ten energy in Indian Country,” SEMEN & 30 Open national wildlife refuges and according to the release. BVD TESTED SAV Final Answer 0035 seven national parks since Salazar’s announcement Commercial 2009; established forward- comes amid criticism over BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK %IMF RE $W $F $B Heifers thinking protections for wild- Obama’s second-term Cabi- -1.0 +60 +104 +26 -+.53 +.45 $55.09 +41.58 +61.90 life and preserved millions of net nominees. The majority acres of land; and imple- of Obama’s nominations have mented community-driven, gone to white males, includ- science-based conservation ing the secretary of state, strategies that take into ac- secretary of defense and sec- count entire ecosystems and retary of the treasury. At the ranch Prineville, Oregon working landscapes,” the re- Salazar, a fifth-generation lease states. Coloradoan, has served his SALE BOOK REQUESTS: JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT 11:00 A.M. Salazar adds to the re- state and the nation for 14 lease, taking credit for part- continuous years as Colorado KURT LOCKHART MARK OREM nerships with landowners. attorney general, U.S. sena- 541-480-0773 Cell 541-965-0088 Cell 7311 South Crooked River Highway • Prineville, Oregon 97754 “From the Crown of the tor and as the 50th secretary [email protected] Ranch is located 5 miles south of Crook Co. Fairgrounds Continent in Montana to the of U.S. DOI. — Traci Eath- prairie grasslands of Kansas erton, WLJ Editor to the Everglades Headwa- ters in Florida, we are part- nering with landowners, farmers and ranchers to pre- serve their way of life and the irreplaceable land and wild- life that together we cherish,” Salazar said. “We have estab- lished an enduring vision for conservation in the 21st cen- tury that recognizes all peo- ple from all walks of life.” Changes in renewable and conventional energy were also credited to Salazar, in- cluding 34 solar, wind and geothermal energy projects. “Today, the largest solar energy projects in the world are under construction on America’s public lands in the West, and we’ve issued the first leases for offshore wind in the Atlantic,” said Salazar. “I am proud of the renewable energy revolution that we have launched.” Salazar has been in the hot seat with the oil and gas in- dustry, beginning with the Gulf oil spill, but the admin- istration credits Salazar for an overhaul of the Interior’s management of oil and gas resources, implementing tough new ethics standards for all employees. “He led Interior’s response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and split the former Minerals Management Ser- vice into three independent agencies with clear, indepen- dent missions to oversee ocean energy management and revenue collection. Inte- rior has offered millions of acres offshore in the Gulf of Mexico for safe and respon- sible exploration and devel- opment and is proceeding with cautious exploration of Arctic resources. Onshore, Interior has also leased mil- lions of acres for oil and gas development over the last four years while protecting special landscapes for hunt- ing and fishing and other uses,” according to the re- lease. The release also men- tioned the progress made during Salazar’s term re- garding Native American lands. A settlement was reached and passed that ad- dressed “long-standing injus- tices” involving the govern- 12 JANUARY 21, 2013 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

Vilsack to continue The push for farm bill PREMIERE PROPERTIES 722± ACRE SHEEP RANCH With the fiscal cliff argu- ports reaching $478 billion, This ranch shows true pride of ownership! Five diff erent clovers beau fully blanket the ably averted, and a bit of a the best four years in history. property in the spring me with plenty of grass through summer. Water troughs in all NEVADA RANCHES pastures with fl oats and shut off valves. Two wells with 5 water storage tanks which déjà vu on a new farm bill He noted Obama’s efforts to hold a total of 18,000 gal. of water. 3 Barns, 4 bay commodity barn, large shop with full deadline ahead, the Obama secure new trade agreements bath, equipment shed. This property would also make a great purebred ca le ranch! FOR SALE administration announced with Colombia, Panama and PALERMO IRRIGATED RANCH 345± ACRES that Agriculture Secretary South Korea. 200+ acres irrigated, the remainder is u lized for winter feed and spring hay cu ng. Pristine Locations Two small homes, feed barn with hay storage and several ag wells. Most of the irriga on Tom Vilsack will continue for The secretary highlighted pipe is plas c 12’’ with 4” risers. This is a pre y ranch with good fencing. Soils consist of PARADISE VALLEY the president’s second term. how USDA’s efforts have Wilson Creek –Trainer loam, Perkins Gravelly loam and East Biggs loam. 2,290 acres plus BLM and USFS grazing. “President Obama and I boosted local and regional Call us and let us fi nd a ranch that fi ts your operaƟ on! share a deep appreciation for marketing opportunities. 300 plus acres of cropland for winter feed. rural America and its unlim- The number of farmers mar- HESSELTINE REALTY Surface and groundwater. River frontage. ited potential in the years kets in America increasing by $2,400,000 ahead to feed a growing 67 percent compared to 2008. Don Greve (209) 642-1900 or (530) 763-2019 world population, revolution- Additionally, more than 200 ize America’s energy, further regional food hubs are in 20 MILE RANCH, ADEL, OR. BUTTE VALLEY protect our natural resourc- existence today. 906 deeded acres, approximately 750 irrigated meadows. 7,200± acres plus summer and winter es, and create more jobs here USDA, said the secretary, Excellent improvements—2 homes, shop, barn, corrals, grazing for 600+ cows and 5,000 sheep. at home. We will continue to has taken steps to monetize scales, equipment storage. Run cows year round or a urge Congress to pass a Food, the tremendous conservation great summer pasture ranch. JUST ADDED: 600 AUMs Many springs, creeks and meadows. Farm and Jobs Bill that will efforts going on across rural WINTER AND SPRING BLM, $2,300,000 FOR ALL! 4 pivots for additional winter feed. help us continue USDA’s America. USDA is taking Ken Thomas, Principal Broker $6,500,000 wide range of efforts to sup- steps to create new ecosys- 541-589-3433 cell port this work. As we look tem markets to help land- Contact Kelton & Associates Real Estate ahead to a promising future owners earn revenue for con- Dally Zander, Broker in our small towns and rural 541-589-2195 Tom Gunn servation while giving com- 64347 Harney Ave. • Crane, OR 97732 communities, I am pleased to panies increased options to email: [email protected] 775-343-0200 continue working alongside meet regulatory require- www.kenthomasrealestate.com www.NevadaFarmland.com President Obama to grow ments. At the same time, more opportunity in rural USDA is pioneering new uses America,” Vilsack said in a for forest products by funding RANCH, PERMIT & CATTLE released statement. research into nanotechnology In one of his first public to develop new plant-based Approx. 1,200 acres near, Alturas, CA with an adjoining speeches following the an- construction materials. 950 AU USFS permit. Base land consists of about 560 acres nouncement, Vilsack ad- Vilsack said USDA is con- of irrigated meadows and 640 acres of range. USFS permit dressed attendees at the tinuing to support growth of adjoins the ranch for easy turnout into a private grazing American Farm Bureau a new biobased economy, cre- permit - May 1 - Sept 30 for 950 AU –ran 640 AU in 2012. meetings in Nashville, TN, ating a “USDA Biobased Excellent water with reservoirs and springs on deeded lands highlighting not only the Product” label that links and permit. Deer, elk, quail & waterfowl. $1,700,000 – challenges facing rural Amer- manufacturers of more than plus 536 bred cows at market! ica, but also the potential. 25,000 plant-based products BILL WRIGHT Vilsack urged farmers and with buyers. It is promoting producers to take advantage production of feedstocks to be HINKSON RANCH SHASTA LAND SERVICES, INC. 120,000± ACRES 530-221-8100 • www.ranch-lands.com of innovation, job creation converted into biofuel, and Spreading out across 44.650± partnerships, and to share through research and loan their story of a modern, in- support, is promoting the deeded acres and 78,820 acres of NM novative, inspiring rural development of new-genera- & AZ lease are the lush grasslands, PINE MOUNTAIN America with new audienc- tion refineries. The depart- juniper pinon woodlands, and towering red rock mesas in one of the fi nest CATTLE COMPANY es. ment is also working with the fi “Rural America is leading Navy and the Federal Avia- livestock and trophy elk ranches in the One of Oregon’s nest production and recreational innovation in this country tion Administration on ‘drop southwest. Hinkson Ranch is situated ranch opportunities available in today’s market. today,” said Vilsack. “Rural in’ biofuels that can supple- in the cool highlands of western New 7,810± deeded acres within an hour’s drive from areas can benefit tremen- ment traditional fossil fuels Mexico where the soils, grasses and Klamath Falls. Over 10 miles of private rivers and dously through the bioecono- used to power ships and rainfall combine to produce ideal streams supporting wild Redband and Brown trout. 2,183 acres of water rights supplied by abundant, my, whether producing cut- planes. grazing conditions as well as superb year-round surface and groundwater sources pro- ting-edge new products or Vilsack set new goals for wildlife habitat. advanced biofuels from crops USDA in the remarks, prom- viding exceptional hay meadow and pasture produc- and plant products. We are ising the department would The treed canyons and grassy tion. Five private grazing permits enhance a balance learning more about what build on its successes since meadows provide a prime environment of deeded rangeland, huge fl ood-irrigated meadows can be made from wood and 2009 by establishing more for the resident herds of world-class and timbered uplands. Four privately located homes, forest products. We are dis- local and regional markets trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope. three sets of corrals, two with scales and calving facil- covering groundbreaking and food hubs, assist addi- The large block of private lands, with ities, an excellent backgrounding lot, a graveled air- medical benefits associated tional companies in produc- the addition of NM & AZ state lease strip and quality ranch improvements well suited for with many homegrown prod- ing biobased products, estab- lands, provide an outstanding commercial and purebred operations. $9,500,000 ucts, and much more.” lish additional conservation investment with owner privacy and OFFERING QUALITY INVESTMENTS IN LAND Vilsack told attendees that certainty agreements, and trophy big game hunting. $12,725,000 there is unlimited opportu- take steps to strengthen eco- nity to grow the rural econo- system markets. Hinkson Ranch 541-548-9600 my by harnessing the poten- Vilsack also challenged For information, call Marty Ryan P.O. Box 31 • Powell Butte, OR 97753 tial of this work. He high- Farm Bureau members to at 800.726.0100, Mobile 520.429.0746 www.steveturnerranches.com lighted a number of ways in aggressively tell the story of a For a printable brochure, go to hinksonranch.com which USDA is working to modern, innovative and in- First United Realty, New Mexico Email: [email protected] create new markets for in- spiring rural America. “Rural novation. communities, organizations “At USDA, my goal in the and leaders must reach new Looking to BUY or SELL a Ranch? coming years is to work with audiences to strengthen the Wyoming Hereford Ranch Call Mark and Ryan Nelson and work with a team that comes from your industry. our partners to promote rural understanding of the agricul- IRRIGATED RANCH • COLEVILLE, CA 168 investment through research tural sector,” Vilsack said. Cheyenne, Wyoming (Laramie County) — PRICE acres total, about 90 acres irrigated, fronts REDUCED! and collaboration. We must Adjoining Cheyenne and in the heart of the Crow Creek Valley, this 2,885± acre Citing the recent failure by along the Walker River. Two nice homes create new agricultural prod- operating ranch is the oldest continuously operated registered livestock Congress to act on a compre- operation in the U.S. Features include a beautiful setting with its rolling grassy and historic outbuildings. 1861/63 Federal Decree water ucts that provide a renewed hensive Food, Farm and Jobs hills and cottonwood bottoms, an impressive house, other improvements and rights. 37 pair USFS permit. Located in beau ful Antelope opportunity for the next gen- Bill, he challenged rural excellent irrigated meadows. Can be divided. $10,300.000. Valley, south of Gardnerville, NV. Asking $695,000. eration of American farm- America to ensure its voice is ers,” Vilsack said. “We are WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM Call us and let us fi nd a ranch that fi ts your operaƟ on! more clearly understood in Contact: Tom Metzger particularly focused on devel- Washington and around the 303/861.8282 oping new foreign and do- country. 1559 Logan Street • Denver, Co 80203 HESSELTINE REALTY mestic markets and promot- Vilsack said that USDA Sales • Auctions • Loans • Appraisals • Management Ryan Nelson, 916-804-6861 • Mark Nelson, 916-849-5558 ing conservation and recre- will continue taking new ation in our rural communi- steps to help rural communi- Balls Ferry Ranch The 112-acre Balls Ferry Ranch is located off of Balls Ferry 163-ACRE HIGH DESERT RANCH IN HARNEY COUNTY, eight miles east ties. We must also continue ties strengthen their econo- Rd. near the small rural community of Cottonwood. Custom log home, swim- of Burns, OR. Includes a three-bedroom, four-bath, 4,800-square-foot EXECUTIVE to strengthen the biobased mies while providing a ming pool. No power bills, has solar, but is still hooked up to grid! Two barns, RANCH HOME. Vaulted ceilings fi ll it with light; view looks toward the Steens Mtn. economy.” chance to regain population. new metal shop building. Flood irrigated from low cost district water, ponds, and Large, custom-designed kitchen great room with an island, a Heartland wood stove, lots more. Minutes from Shasta Livestock Yard. SS appliances, a SubZero refrig, and a Viking gas range. Kitchen has Corian counter- Vilsack outlined the valu- “I’m going to do all I can this tops and built-in china storage. Home contains an offi ce, has two heat pumps, two on- able role research plays in year to work with Congress Foothill Ranch 340 acres located south and east of Red Bluff. Two homes, both demand water heaters, and a walk-in cooler in the attached garage. Mature, irrigated boosting crop production. and secure the sort of com- in excellent condition. Large enclosed pole barn, huge shop, 280 acres of fl ood landscaping, an entry Koi pond, two decks and a hot tub off the master bedroom. Barn, irrigated pastures from lowest cost water district in No. Calif. Ponds, cross fenced, heated shop, pump house, a storage building and a one-bedroom GUEST HOUSE with Farmers and ranchers grow prehensive, long-term Food, reputation cattle ranch, very clean ranch, good fences, corrals, backs up to Dye a full kitchen and bath. Lots of storage in this executive home, including a gun room. more than ever before, with Farm and Jobs Bill that will Creek Preserve. 1,000-gal./minute irrigation well and an ideal horse/purebred/hay production ranch. today’s corn farmers growing continue growing the rural We have several large winter range ranches for sale, FOR SALE BY OWNER: four times as many bushels economy. But I need the help also listing large alfalfa ranch. Call for details. 541-493-2567 daytime only, please • Offered at $1,200,000 per acre as farmers just 60 of those across rural America BILL WRIGHT Bill and Patsy Wilber years ago. to reach out, to expand part- SHASTA LAND SERVICES, INC. 34775 North Harney Lane • Burns, OR 97720 Vilsack noted that USDA nerships and to tell the story [email protected] 530-221-8100 • www.ranch-lands.com under the Obama adminis- of the modern and innovative tration has pursued new rural America that provides Advertise with special HOME PLACE ads. Priced right. Provide extra readership. Your HOME PLACE ad will also be added to the Classifi ed Corral markets at home and abroad so much to our nation.” — online, where we get 7,500 viewers a month. • 3 weeks, $75 per insertion • 6 weeks, $65 per insertion •12 weeks, $50 per insertion for U.S. commodities, with Traci Eatherton, WLJ for a 2x2 boxed ad. HURRY - ACT NOW! Call Tom at 800-850-2769, e-mail to classifi [email protected] or fax your copy to 303-722-0155. cumulative 2009-2012 ex- Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 21, 2013 13 United States beef, pork exports dip slightly U.S. pork exports for the Korea (up 26.4 percent in percent for the year) and ports to Taiwan are down 48 production in certain mar- competitors in the interna- first 11 months of 2012 con- volume and 8.5 percent in Canada (up 13 percent) con- percent in volume and 40 kets (such as Korea, Japan tional marketplace can tinued to exceed the record- value), Russia (up 100 per- tinue to grow even as vol- percent in value, but recent and China) also have af- make,” he said. setting pace of 2011. The cent in volume and 78.7 per- umes remain low. numbers are encouraging fected exports this year. Year-to-date, U.S. pork value of beef exports re- cent in value), and Central/ Another positive for beef for 2013. Pork exports to Market access issues, such exports account for 27 per- mained slightly above 2011’s South America (up 21.1 per- exporters is the rebound of Taiwan, however, continue as Indonesia’s tighter import cent of total production (23.5 record levels, despite contin- cent in volume and 10 per- the Taiwan market, which to be affected by Taiwanese quotas aimed at boosting percent for just muscle cuts) ued lower volumes, and the cent in value). was once a top five U.S. beef restrictions on products with domestic production and and the per-head export value of lamb exports in With U.S. production de- export market but was hin- ractopamine residues. Saudi Arabia’s closure due value is $56.12—up 3 per- November bounced back clining in 2012, beef exports dered for most of this year “There is no question that to BSE, have also impacted cent from last year. Beef from an otherwise slow year, fell a modest 1 percent in by ractopamine-related bar- rising production costs and exports. exports account for 12.6 per- according to statistics re- value on a 13.3 percent drop riers that have since been slowing economic growth “While volumes are lower, cent of total production (9.8 leased by USDA and com- in volume in November. For resolved. In November, the have kept buyers on the the quality and reputation percent for just muscle cuts) piled by the U.S. Meat Ex- the year, volumes are down value of beef sales to Taiwan sidelines or moved them to- of U.S. red meat products with a per-head value of port Federation (USMEF). 11 percent (1,043,151 mt) jumped 13.7 percent over ward less expensive op- have helped support higher $214.64, up 5 percent from With only one month yet but the value of those ex- last year on slightly reduced tions,” said Seng. He noted values, and that is not a last year.— U.S. Meat Ex- to be recorded for 2012, pork ports is $5.05 billion, still 2 volumes. For the year, ex- that higher domestic meat statement that most of our port Federation exports continue to top 2011 percent above the record- levels by 2 percent in volume setting value pace of 2011. (2,075,974 mt) and 5 percent Canada (up 18.5 percent in value ($5.8 billion), while in volume and 37.8 percent totals for November declined in value), Hong Kong (up 7.7 percent in volume and 18.8 percent and 62.6 per- 5.4 percent in value versus cent in volume and value, last year. It is important to respectively), Russia (up 19 note, however, that Novem- percent in volume and 4 per- ber 2011 ranks as the sec- cent in value) and Central/ ond-best month in history South America (up 42.4 per- (behind October 2012) for cent in volume and 56.3 per- U.S. pork exports. cent in value; including re- Mexico continues to per- cord exports to Chile, up 119 form as the U.S.’ top pork percent) were the top-per- volume destination, with forming beef export markets November’s totals up 7.2 in November. Export value percent in volume and 4.6 to South Korea increased percent in value, pushing nearly 6 percent on a slight the 11-month totals to decline in volume. 550,408 mt (up 15 percent) “Volume has been an issue valued at just over $1 billion for beef exports all year,” (up 11 percent). noted USMEF President Although exports to Japan and CEO Philip Seng. “That are trailing 2011 volume, continued in November, but they could still eclipse the $2 an appreciated value of billion mark this year, with those products has helped value up 3 percent through the industry hold its own in November and volume down a challenging year.” 6 percent. Beef exports to price-sen- Other top pork markets in sitive markets like Mexico November were Canada (up are down this year, but the 15.3 percent in volume and value of exports to premium 17.1 percent in value), South markets like Japan (up 19

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THIS WEEK WEEK AGO YEAR AGO WEEKLY COMPOSITE BOXED BEEF 1/17/2013 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PRIME BRANDED CHOICE SELECT UNGRADED CHOICE FED STEERS 122.77  125.32 124.00 ENDING Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price January 11 7,1431 191.32 72 226.95 904 199.92 2,009 194.04 1,414 182.51 2,745 173.51 CME FEEDER INDEX 144.40  150.75 151.70 January 4 7,014 190.05 47 227.79 772 199.58 1,510 193.58 1,169 180.80 2,234 172.09 BOXED BEEF AVERAGE 192.20  193.81 181.54 December 28 5,395 188.29 61 227.85 700 198.98 1,490 192.44 1,119 177.90 2,026 169.91 AVERAGE DRESSED STEERS 196.33  203.73 200.00 December 21 7,014 188.41 68 228.00 806 200.44 1,812 194.06 1,510 176.70 2,818 166.80 LIVE SLAUGHTER WEIGHT* 1,327  1,326 1,302 CUTOUTS ————————————— FED BOXED BEEF ——————————————————————————————————— WEEKLY SLAUGHTER** 624,000  519,000 653,000 DATE CHOICE SELECT COW BEEF CUTOUT 50% LEAN 90% LEAN BEEF PRODUCTION*** 847.4  348.3 939.4 January 17 192.20 184.36 163.97 69.61 211.03 HIDE/OFFAL VALUE 13.53  13.54 12.44 January 16 193.83 186.20 164.13 71.89 211.37 January 15 193.46 184.92 164.22 73.61 211.64 CORN PRICE 7.24  6.99 6.06 January 14 194.09 184.76 164.31 74.06 211.33 *Average weight for previous week. **Total slaughter for previous week. ***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. January 11 194.24 183.49 164.42 70.09 212.20

Cattle Futures SELECTED AUCTION MARKETS WEEK ENDING JANUARY 17, 2012 STEERS CME LIVE CATTLE HEIFERS 1/11 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 High* Low* DATE SLAUGHTER COWS PAIRS MARKET 200-300 LB. 300-400 LB. 400-500 LB. 500-600 LB. 600-700 LB. 700-800 LB. 800 LB. -UP SLAUGHTER BULLS REPLACEMENTS February 13060 13035 13042 12852 12660 13400 12495 April 13455 13475 13442 13270 13087 13760 12565 NORTHWEST June 12970 12965 12935 12787 12672 13800 12957 January 11 947 156-176 150-187 140-169 130-150 125-147 121-141 61-74 August 12977 12990 12947 12775 12667 13690 12892 Blackfoot, ID 150-170 145-170 134-154 125-141 120-138 117-129 70-82 January 10 1,083 174-182 126-181.50 137-174.75 116-151 128-143.75 116-128.75 70-75.25 CME FEEDER CATTLE Burley, ID 140-163 117-155 117-156.25 124-144 123-130 100-129.50 70-90 1/11 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 High* Low* January 16 2,309 157-174 161-183 164-178 147-160 141-148.50 31-143 62-69 January 14987 14945 14832 14707 14440 15475 14315 Lewiston, ID 137-159 138-152.50 143-153.50 138-147 130-137.50 71-126.50 75-92 March 15145 15142 15037 14822 14585 15722 14425 January 12 226 120-150 125-151.50 120-155.50 120-149.25 April 15337 15330 15230 15025 14822 15845 14672 Eugene, OR 110-130 120-133 110-140.75 105-135 May 15337 15510 15455 15245 15035 15970 14872 January 14 301 150-160 145-160 135-145 132-137 125-135 72-76 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. Madras, OR 135-150 135-141 135-140 118-133 90-117 78-82 January 9 1,066 171-185 147-175 142-158 139-149 137-147 123-143 66-71 Fed Cattle Trade Vale, OR 142-159 135-147 129-141 126-139 122-135 116-127 58-83 January 14 370 170 134-139.50 135.50-136 129.50 62-76.75 H EAD COUNT AVG. WEIGHT AVG. PRICE Davenport, WA 132-134 125.130 75-85.50 Weekly Accumulated January 10 1285 142 134-162.50 105.50-141 132-133 127-130 67-84.50 Live FOB Steer ...... 10,931 ...... 1,383 ...... 126.04 Toppenish, WA 138 91-141 120-135 124-130.5 58.50-101 65-88.75 Live FOB Heifer ...... 10,047 ...... 1,293 ...... 126.14 FAR WEST Dressed Del Steer ...... 22,158 ...... 894 ...... 203.53 Dressed Del Heifer ...... 13,781 ...... 797 ...... 203.45 January 11 4056 180-232 165-221 150-179 138-153 129-150 125-141 61-78 Cottonwood, CA 150-193 140-183 133-162 130-151 126-137 127-133 65-84 Same Period Last Week Live FOB Steer ...... 13,742 ...... 1,402 ...... 128.12 January 14 919 165-200 135-177.50 135-175 110-147 110-134 110-131.50 79-95 Live FOB Heifer ...... 8,814 ...... 1,241 ...... 128.16 Famoso, CA 130-154 125-154 120-150.50 110-150 100-125 60-88.50 Dressed Del Steer ...... 18,649 ...... 904 ...... 205.02 January 16 1146 160-186 145-170 140-155 125-139 62-70 Dressed Del Heifer ...... 13,947 ...... 815 ...... 204.95 Galt, CA 170-190 155-182 130-149 128-136 120-128 80-90 No report available Same Period Last Year Madera, CA Live FOB Steer ...... 36,195 ...... 1,35 ...... 122.99 Live FOB Heifer ...... 37,475 ...... 1,220 ...... 123.16 January 15 1,001 175-198 165-194 147-173 135-154.50 115-135.50 115-133 Dressed Del Steer ...... 26,802 ...... 900 ...... 198.30 Turlock, CA 148-171 135-150 125-143 120-135 Dressed Del Heifer ...... 14,573 ...... 791 ...... 197.99 January 8 1,660 141-161 164.50-193 149-173 140-160 133.50-152 129.50-145.75 129-143 61-71.25 Salina, UT 143-170 137.50-154 133.50-149.50 120-134.50 120-134.5 116.50-132.50 55.50-124 77-89.50 NATIONAL WEEKLY SLAUGHTER VOLUME Domestic Imported NORTH CENTRAL Forward Contract ...... 29,393 ...... 3,577 January 12 27,919 204-218 190-241 168-219 159.50-183.50 140-171.50 138.50-157.25 126-153 Formula ...... 259,658...... 3,000 Iowa 189 162-187 150-178 140-167 130-155 120.75-147 125-145.25 Negotiated Cash ...... 94,580 ...... 301 January 14 10,376 190-218 171-206 158-174.50 153-168 139-151.25 132-145 65.50-76.75 Negotiated Grid ...... 33,451 ...... 896 Montana 160-172 146.50-172.50 141-174 133.50-146.75 129.50-139.75 121-135.50 84.50-102 Packer Owned ...... 25,933 ...... 0 January 16 5,400 181.58-190.25 164-182.50 151.25-173.25 134-170.25 141-144.25 Total ...... 443,015...... 7,774 Bassett, NE 158-170 150.50-163.50 135.50-146 137.50-141 SLAUGHTER FORWARD CONTRACTS FORWARD BEEF SALES January 12 5,225 203-219 183-192 165.50-184.50 160-172.75 148.153.35 144.50-144.85 Delivery Month Neg. Sales 0-21 days ...... 1,895 Ericson, NE 189 181.50-186 160.50-176 144-174 139-151.75 138-139 January 2012 ...... 224,994 Neg. Sales 21+ days ...... 604 No report available February 2013 ...... 197,656 Forward sales...... 3,106 Imperial, NE March 2013 ...... 237,564 Forward contract sales ...... 127 January 16 5,670 197-205 180-192 151-178 142.50-169 132-151 133-148.50 April 2013 ...... 253,537 Domestic sales ...... 5,307 Kearney, NE 169.50-171.50 160.50-175 145-165 136-144 134-142 132.75-136.25 May 2013 ...... 138,609 NAFTA Exports ...... January 11 4,845 191-195.50 177.50-193.50 164.50-186.25 147.50-168 146-155.50 135-151.50 Lexington, NE 161-164 153-170.50 142.50-160 139.25-150 138-144 No report available Ogallala, NE Imports and Exports January 11 2,985 194-204 175-185 160.50-178.50 144-164 140-153 133.50-140.50 Herreid, SD 167.50 146-164.25 140-155.50 133.50-143 134-136.25 121.75 CANADIAN LIVESTOCK PRICES AND FEDERAL January 15 2,928 172-187.50 155-157 51-64 1,250-1,410 INSPECTED SLAUGHTER FIGURES Riverton, WY 169-173 155-163 159.50 135 74-87.50 Weekly Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change* January 11 7,214 210-220 203-223 185-201 170-186 157-170 148-153 145-148 71-75 Torrington, WY 175-185 172-179 166-176 151-159 144-152 138-141 136-138 82-90 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb N/A N/A Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. N/A N/A SOUTH CENTRAL Ontario Auctions January 11 15,095 223 201-233 181-215 157.5-205 149-174 143-157.50 138.50-150.75 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb N/A N/A Colorado 164-198 154-182 141-170 135.50-156 136.75-146 136-139 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. N/A N/A January 15 6,403 218-222 195-235 174-202 149.50-170 143-151.50 135-145.25 69-80 La Junta, CO 170-176 164-178 142.50-161.75 140-151 133-141 126-133 80-92 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1,100-1,400 lb. N/A N/A *Price comparison from two weeks ago. January 17 4,124 180-187 159-167 150-162 140-146.25 132.75-144.85 Dodge City, KS 175 158-170.50 145.85-151 138.10-144.50 132-138 125.85-134.10 Average feeder cattle prices for week ending January 5, 2013 January 11 4,009 184.50-201.50 167-189 159-169 150-155 140.75-149.25 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Pratt, KS 175-176 157-161.25 154-158 142-150.25 138.75-141.25 135.50-139 400-600 lb. N/A N/A N/A January 10 5,238 201-227 194-216 180-190 153-168 148-153.25 141-146 600-800 lb. N/A N/A N/A Salina, KS 170-173 156-169.5 150-165 141-149.50 136-144 128-138.50 800+ lb. N/A N/A N/A January 16 2,430 194.50-212 174.50-193.50 148.50-178.25 143.50-151 143-150.75 122-149.75 68.25-71.75 1,110-1,450 Heifers: Clovis, NM 185 165.25-184 146-171.75 142.25-152.25 131-145 136-137 124 78-95 725-1,335 300-500 lb. N/A N/A N/A January 10 1,276 206-240 197-201 165-169 148.5-157 143.50-150.75 138-141.25 500-700 lb. N/A N/A N/A Apache, OK 160-170 149-164 140-152 140-145.75 134.50-140.25 125-134 700-800+ lb. N/A N/A N/A January 16 5,567 218-222 171-215 160-182 148-161 143-149.50 130-144 El Reno, OK 176-199 154-185 149-158 140-151 133.50-139.50 126.25-133.25 USDA MEXICO TO U.S. WEEKLY LIVESTOCK IMPORTS January 15 1,200 197-219 180-204 151-182 144-160 120-151 68-80 1,000-1,550 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. McAlester, OK 164-187 155-171 133-157 125-137 120-131 86-94 900-1,250 Species Current Previous Current Previous January 14 9,080 192-199 177-200 154-189 148.50-167 144-152.25 138-147 74-79 935-1,185 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date Oklahoma City, OK 162-169.50 156.50-169.50 141.50-157 139.60-148.25 130-139.25 128.50-135.25 86-103.50 790-1,200 1/12/2013 1/05/2012 January 11 1,481 163-202 159-190 143-151 129-137 65-77 1,510 Feeders 3,914 0 3,914 12,859 Cuero, TX 172-184 161-188 142-190 136-156 122-140 87-100.50 January 11 2,286 185-190 173-205 153-173.50 145-159.50 147-151.50 137-143 74-78.50 USDA WEEKLY IMPORTED FEEDER CATTLE Dalhart, TX 160 151-171 145.50-169 140-151 134-145 130-138 133-134 Fri Jan 11, 2013 January 10 343 139-175 131-171 122-155 124-132.50 67-82 1,250-1,525 San Angelo, TX 137-157 117-153 100-141 85-94.50 1,150-1,200 Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary January 11 1014 196 155-167.50 148-155 143.50-152 136-147 74-75.50 Receipts EST: 6,500 Week ago Act: 0 Year ago Act: 18,208 Tulia, TX 155-170 147-166.50 148-152.50 130-144.50 131.50-136 116-133.50 94.50-97 Compared to two weeks ago, steer calves and yearlings 3.00-4.00 higher. Heifers 5.00 higher. Trade active, demand good. Bulk of sup- EAST ply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs. January 11 12,900 195-220 164-188 153-165 137-153 130-136 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 172.00-182.00; Alabama 160-182.50 147-162 132-150 124-134 111-123 103-109 (calves weighing under 300 lbs 187.00.) 400-500 lbs 157.00-167.00; 500- Sale not reported due to inclement weather Conway, AR 600 lbs 142.00-152.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 162.00- January 16 3,815 180-205 148-185 142-167 130-145.50 130-139.50 126-140.70 64.50-74 1,090-1,200 172.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-142.00. Lexington, KY 152.50-161 142.50-164 139-154.5 123-140 128-140 122-131.80 123.50-132 86-105 640-1,250 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 150.00-160.00; January 7 7,894 205-227.50 170-192 155-178 141-162.50 138-153.35 140-150.50 400-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-140.00. Joplin, MO 161-194 148-170 134.50-154 133-147 134-142 129-137.25 (all sales fob port of entry.) January 11 10,009 180-237.50 158-212.50 145-188 137-170 130-156.50 119-149 94-144.50 61.50-85 Tennessee 140-180 130-177.50 125-165 120-153 115-142 107-132.50 97.50-129.50 67.50-103 MARKET SITUATION REPORT January 10 3,295 158-182 157-177 138-172 111-150.50 118.50-140.25 110-137.75 WLJ compiles its market reports, ODJ stories and statistics Virginia 135-157 127.50-150.25 122-136 118-135 115-136 104-139 from independent marketing organizations. The front page market story utilizes information from the above sources as CANADA well as weekly interviews conducted with analysts throughout January 16 314 74-78 the country. — The Editors Lethbridge, Alberta 74-81.50 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 21, 2013 15 Byproducts a diamond in the rough in troubled exports Markets trade with Japan. down $1. Slaughter cows value drops to the tune of By Thursday afternoon, ond so I am going to as- (from page 1) “The value of the U.S. were $1-3 lower, except $2.50, but the losses re- some of the upward mo- sume that unless we see dollar vs. the Japanese yen high yielding cows which ceded as the day pro- mentum of corn had pulled funds come in to support Andrew Gottschalk of has gained ground and this were steady. Forty-four gressed. It was speculated back, but March corn was their long live cattle posi- Hedgers Edge. Last week, has added to the price that head of yearling steers av- the Thursday losses to the still at $7.23/bu and May tion we could see further industry estimated a pro- Japanese buyers have to eraging 781 pounds sold for futures markets might corn was right there with weakness in the market.” duction week of 620,000- pay for U.S. beef. In early $144.09. have come in part from the $7.23’6/bu. It also has yet to be seen 624,000 head with later- October, 100 Japanese Yen At the El Reno sale in Cargill plant idling news. “The feeder cattle futures what the Cargill plant week talk of reductions to would buy you about $1.28 western Oklahoma, feeder But the early-week de- are suffering from lower idling may do to the feeder activity. worth of U.S. beef. Today, steers and heifers were $3- clines likely came from the cash feeders/fats and high- markets, both live and Even with the declining that same 100 Yen buys you 5 lower. Steer calves sold value gains seen in corn er corn,” commented Troy cash. With production out- production rate last week, $1.13 of U.S. beef, a 12 per- down $2-4 with some in- futures. Vetterkind of Vetterkind stripping demand as it is, Choice cutout values were cent decline in purchasing stances of sharply lower Following the release of Cattle Brokerage early on and plants slowing produc- on a downhill slope. Com- power. In the meantime, money on lesser-quality the most recent World Ag- in the week. “I would tend tion both because of at- pared to the prior week’s cattle prices have jumped calves. Particularly light ricultural Supply and De- to think that the March tempts to bolster values Choice cutout close of from about $123 in early heifer calves traded steady mand Estimates report on contract needs to hold the and because there aren’t $194.24, that product value October to about $128-129 to up $3 while all others the prior Friday (see cover- $150 area to keep further enough cattle available to did nothing but decline today, a 5 percent increase. were down $3-5. Roughly age of the report on this selling out of the market. keep the places running at through the week, settling You add these together, and 800 head of benchmark week’s WLJ cover), near- The fundamentals of the economic speeds, the next at $192.20 by Thursday this does not bode well for steers sold in the range of term corn futures had cattle market aren’t all few weeks will certainly be afternoon. As with the pri- exports to Japan.” $144-148. gained over 30 cents/bu. that bullish right this sec- interesting. — WLJ or week, however, Select But all is not doom and In Missouri’s many auc- did comparatively well as gloom on the cattle-related tions, the only class of cat- more consumers turned to export markets. According tle to see higher money was lower-cost beef options. By to the Livestock Marketing very light calves of either Thursday morning, Select Information Center, the sex, which traded steady to had climbed to $185.56, a value of beef byproducts, up $5, and slaughter cows G BAR H GENETICS gain of $2.07 compared to particularly hides, has in- which were steady to up $1. the prior week’s close. creased in value in over- Feeder steers and heifers “Beef product markets seas markets nicely. were overwhelmingly down Angus Bull Sale remain lackluster,” Gott- “Typical hide prices in from ranges of $3-8, with schalk summed up. “As 2012 averaged 4 percent the best prices being steady. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 discussed often in these over 2011’s. Large year- Slaughter bulls were poor- Torrington Livestock Market • Torrington, WY @ 1:00 p.m. (MST) comments, demand for beef over-year gains occurred in ly tested in most sales at these prices and this the second half of the year. which saw them offered, production level is less Each month since August, but they were quoted down than stellar. To call it rot- hide prices set all-time $2-5. SELLING 70 Registered Angus Bulls ten might be a bit exces- highs and December’s Large numbers of bench- Lot 31 03/02/2012 sive, but disappointment jumped 33 percent above a mark steers seem to be hit- Sire: SAV Iron from the sellers is obvious. year ago.” ting markets in Missouri Mountain 8066 Economic satisfaction for The value increase in relative to recent trends. the average household is hide exports reportedly Sale prices ranged from 4 Sons Sell difficult to find, as pay- stems from both increased $137.26-151.37 with the Lot 1 02/24/2012 checks shrink from higher demands for luxury leather lowest prices quoted at the Sire: Sitz Upward 307R taxes and withholding lev- goods in other countries Farmington Livestock Auc- 13 Sons & els and overall household tion and the highest at the and the reduced production Grandsons Sell income remains stagnant. rates. Overall annual aver- Green City Livestock Auc- The consumers are still age byproduct value for tion. Lot 15 02/13/2012 buying; but they are buying 2012 was reportedly just a Futures for feeders were Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077 smaller quantities. This is cent below 2011’s record- also painfully down last especially noticeable in the setting average. week compared to the pre- 7 Sons Sell higher end items, i.e. beef.” Feeder cattle ceding week with concern- Another issue of the still- ing drops early on Thurs- Lot 24 02/02/2012 high prices—even if they Just as with live cattle day. Compared to the prior Sire: Connealy are not as high as the in- markets, last week saw Friday, where January Final Product dustry needs or would cash feeder cattle trading feeders closed at $149.87 4 Sons Sell like—is their effects on ex- down as well. and March with $151.45, port demand. While speak- In New Mexico’s Clovis both near-term futures con- ing of sluggish export de- Livestock Auction, light tracts lost over $4 by G BAR H GENETICS mand for some tradition- feeder steers were mostly Thursday afternoon at 3146 St. Hwy 154 • Veteran, WY 82243 • [email protected] • www.angusjournal.com/gbarh ally well-exported cuts to $5-6 lower while other $145.63 and $147.33, re- Kevin & Jackie Nickel • 307-837-2279 Pat & Marilyn Herring • 307-837-2540 Bill & Dana Haas • 307-837-2925 Asian markets, CME com- weight classes were steady. spectively. CALL OR WRITE FOR YOUR SALE BOOK TODAY! mentators gave the exam- Light feeder heifers were Like live cattle futures, View Catalog @ www.TorringtonLivestock.com ple of beef prices and cur- down $3-6 while other Thursday morning saw You can bid & view the sale at www.cattleusa.com • You must pre-register to bid. rency fluctuations on beef classes were only steady to some concerning intra-day

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Gunnison expected it would get some worked together and taken groups in their statement species from our partners sults with the outcome-fo- (from page 1) sort of official listing atten- important steps toward con- about the proposal and and the public before making cused program for several tion. Despite this expecta- serving the sage grouse by praised those involved. a final decision.” species. actions a number of affected tion, however, FWS’ proposal protecting and restoring “We applaud the combined FWS officials congratulat- The dunes sagebrush liz- counties have implemented, to list it was something of a habitat.” efforts of our many agency ed local private and industry ard is seen as a success story such as specific planning slap in the face. Unsurprisingly, however, and local partners, as well as conservation efforts for the in the annals of voluntary, measures for the Gunnisons “It’s like we would have the group was also ready to private landowners across Gunnison sage grouse, noting incentivized conservation to ensure proposed building gotten the exact same deci- blame “poorly managed the species’ range, for their that the largest population programs. The lizard nar- and development won’t neg- sion if we hadn’t have done grazing” as one of the leading efforts to address the signifi- has remained relatively sta- rowly escaped listing in sev- atively impact the grouse’s any of that,” Fankhauser said threats to the Gunnison sage cant challenges faced by the ble for the past 12 years due eral southwestern states af- habitat. This, of course, has of the conservation efforts of grouse. But they did say the Gunnison sage grouse,” said to their good work. The small- ter private and industry in- had impacts on those coun- Colorado cattlemen, with a potential of official federal Noreen Walsh, regional di- er populations, which are terests mobilized to protect ties’ real estate. tone of disappointment. listing of the bird would help rector of the service’s Moun- more heavily fragmented, are it. Fankhauser mentioned “If you factor in all the Interestingly enough, it expand and better fund local tain-Prairie Region. of greater concern. the lizard in talking about man hours, the effort and the wasn’t only ranching inter- efforts. “In particular, Colorado The statement specifically the success of the Colorado legal costs, it’s literally mil- ests which recognized the “The Gunnison sage Parks and Wildlife has pointed out several times program. lions of dollars and thou- value of the conservation grouse might finally get the worked diligently to conserve that this is only a proposal Public comment sands of man hours,” said efforts of ranching groups. In protection it deserves,” said habitat through easements and not a final decision. The Fankhauser, of the conserva- its official statement on the Mark Salvo, wildlife pro- and conservation agree- proposal is open to public Readers are reminded this tion efforts which have been FWS proposal, the Center for gram director for WildEarth ments with landowners. comment until mid-March. is just a proposal of listing made over the last few years. Biological Diversity had this Guardians, of the potential Continuation of these efforts More information and de- and critical habitat designa- He said a lot of the motiva- to say: listing. “Federal listing will will be essential for the re- tails regarding public com- tion, not a final decision. tion to participate in the “Local groups made up of buttress efforts to conserve covery of the species, and we ments can be found below. Both the listing proposal and the habitat designation are CCAA was to prevent total ranchers, developers, recre- the species.” look forward to receiving ad- Proposal details listing of the Gunnison sage ationists, land managers and FWS officials also took ditional scientific and techni- open to public comment until grouse, as it has long been conservationists have note of the efforts of local cal information about the The proposed listing of the March 12. CCA is urging all Gunnison sage grouse re- cattlemen and landowners in quires FWS to also designate the affected areas to submit a critical habitat range. The comments. critical habitat designation Though all comments are proposal is very large at welcome, FWS is specifically 1,704,227 acres in Chaffee, seeking science-based com- Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, ments which may contain Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, evidence or documentation SELLING: Ouray, Saguache and San regarding Gunnison sage 125 2-year-old Bulls Miguel counties in Colorado; grouse and its habitat they 90 16-month-old Bulls and in Grand and San Juan may not have encountered or 40 Bred Heifers counties in Utah. included in their proposal. In 20 Broke Ranch Geldings According to FWS infor- their own words: 40th Annual mation, occupied Gunnison “We intend that any final habitat is now at 7-10 per- action resulting from this Production Sale • February 11th, 2013 cent of its historical range. proposed rule will be based Springdale, MT There are an estimated on the best scientific and Broadcast Live on RFD-TV on Superior Livestock 5,000 breeding birds in the commercial data available proposed designated area. and be as accurate and as 406-932-6726 • [email protected] The largest threat to the effective as possible. 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F commercial development or ecological requirements of Jesse & Charity Crump 5 major sale barns. and associated infrastruc- the species and ongoing con- Arvada, WY ~ 307-736-2282 (406) 775-6729 H [email protected] (406) 975-6729 C ture such as roads and pow- servation measures for the CrumpRedAngus.com er lines” in the official Fed- species and its habitat.” eral Register. Relevant documents can According to official docu- be accessed for review by the BIG BALE FLAKER mentation, if the listing is public online at the FWS’ ANNUAL BULL SALE finalized, a full analysis of Gunnison sage grouse page FLORENCE, MONTANA, AT THE RANCH www.bigbalefl aker.com economic impact—including at fws.gov/mountain-prairie/ 580-868-3330 the impact on jobs—will be species/birds/gunnisonsage MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013 conducted regarding any po- grouse/. Physical reviews of Completely tential critical habitat desig- the documents can also be Selling 120 Power-Packed Yearling Bulls Remote Controlled nation. FWS also says it “will arranged by calling the FWS’ Kevin & Traci Mytty strive, to the extent permit- Mountain-Prairie office at 875 Sweeney Creek Loop Flakes Hay for Florence, MT 59833 Precise Feeding ted by law, to avoid unneces- 303/236-7905. 406-777-0950 • Cell: 406-360-8939 sary burdens and costs on Comments can be submit- Jock McDowell, Cattle Manager, 406-239-5310 Fits on any Flatbed states, tribes, localities, and ted either electronically or by Email: [email protected] • www.myttyangus.com Multi-Bale Units Available the private sector.” hard copy. Electronic com- Fankhauser, however, is ments can be sent online at concerned about a future regulations.gov after search- If you’re looking for Long, which includes full listing ing for “Gunnison sage Deep-Bodied Cattle RED ANGUS BULLS and such a huge habitat des- grouse” and clicking the PRIVATE TREATY from Phillips Ranch LONG YEARLING BULLS AND ignation. “open” box in the Comment 60 Two-Year-Old Bulls FEMALES OF STRONG CALIBER “You can’t get more strin- Period box on the left of the 120 Yearling Bulls AVAILABLE NOW AT THE RANCH. gent in the proposal than page. Physical comments 72 Calving Ease Spring yearlings on test at Snyder’s will sell Sun., March that,” he said. can be sent to Public Com- Heifer Bulls “Everything that is a fed- ments Processing, Attn: F 70 Registered 10, 2013, in Yerington, Nevada. erally permitted activity will FWS–R6–ES–2011–0111; Replacement Heifers PHILLIPS RANCH be tempered. We will see Division of Policy and Direc- www.claycreek.net 5500 Buena Vista Rd. • Ione, CA 95640 impacts to grazing on BLM tives Management; U.S. Fish Cecil Felkins land in terms of duration, and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Clay Creek Angus 209-274-4338 carry capacity, and so on. We Fairfax Drive, MS 2042– Greybull, WY • 307-762-3541 Ty Felkins • 209-274-2674 will see impacts to oil and PDM; Arlington, VA 22203 gas activities. And our land- and must be received on or owners have a stake in that.” before March 12. Fankhauser also worried Readers seeking to sub- TOUGHTOUGH TTANKSANKS FORFOR SSERIOUSERIOUS SSTOCKMENTOCKMEN –SINCE 1974– about what full listing of the mit comments are advised DeGrand Angus Gunnison sage grouse would that any submissions to WILL WITHSTAND: TIRED OF REPLACING ★ROT WORN OUT LEAKY mean for conservation ef- regulations.gov—including ★RUST TROUGHS? ANNUAL BULL SALE forts. any personal identifying in- ★BULLETS TIRE TANKS LAST “At a fully endangered list- formation—will be posted ★FIGHTING BULLS LIFETIMES AND ARE ing it takes the state out of on the website in full. If sub- ★SNOW & ICE EASY TO INSTALL! April 19, 2013 Big project? Need help? We’ll install. the management strategy,” mitting comments via hard- Also ask us about Watson Mfg. See us online at 85 BULLS SELL he said, concerned. He spoke copy, you may request at the Mostly Heifer Bulls by SAV Final Answer and Mytty In Focus fl oats & fl oat valves. Valves are www.westerntiretanks.com at length of the effectiveness top of your document that made of galvanized steel with Art DeGrand • 1-877-775-8861 Toll Free or 406-775-8861 optional stainless steel seats. Call or Email Shanna Thomas of the Colorado Habitat Ex- this information be withheld Built to withstand even the 435-720-3411 PO BOX 937 • BAKER, MT 59313 harshest environment. 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EXPERIENCED COWBOY LOOK- BRED HEIFERS. 35 Red Angus X RANCH EMPLOYMENT PUREBRED CATTLE & GRAZING ING FOR A JOB. Everything related Ranch help needed near Dubois, WY. heifers, bred to LBW Red Angus bulls. CATTLE HERDSMAN LEASE - SW CO Selling 10 Young Cows to ranching. Willing to relocate. 325- Duties include working with and Top Quality. Unity, OR 541-446-3321. Large, progressive purebred 300+ excellent performing hi-al- in the Western Video 726-8024 knowledge of: irrigating, haying, cat- seedstock ranch located in the titude cattle & great producing, Replacement Female Sale tle, equipment maintenance and REGISTERED intermountain west seeks a mo- well-located lease. We can calve DESIRE TO RETURN TO COW/ more. Salary, benefits and housing ANGUS DISPERSAL January 24 • Red Bluff, CA tivated self-starter for its Herds- out and feed until May. 970-209- CALF WORK. Ag degree with experi- provided for qualified applicant. This Small herd of registered Angus cows These are from the heart of our herd. All man position. Applicants must 1824 ence. Safe/proficient on ATV’s. No position may be year-round or sea- located in CA. Lost pasture, young females are 3-4 years old and carrying be experienced in cattle care and cowboy/roping work please. Call 702- sonal (April 15-October 15) depend- herd, good genetics, would make a AI service from Connealy Consensus handling, calving and equipment 345-5164. ing on applicant. Please send re- great addition to any herd. 970-768- 7229, Connealy Right Answer 746, and operation. Experience in artificial 4597 150 Bulls For Sale sume and job references to: P.O. insemination and embryo trans- Five Star Pacific 6008. They will calve Box 773, Dubois, WY 82513 Home of 2 Bar Twenty X in March and early April. These females fer considered a plus. A compre- BRANGUS BULLS FOR SALE 2 BaBarr AngusAngus hensive and competitive salary Registered Brangus and Ultrablack have all had calves, including a few that Help Wanted 2 RANCH HAND WANTED for eastern Hereford, Texas had bulls in our last bull sale that aver- Oregon ranch. Calving, fencing, irri- and benefits package is available bulls. 25 hand-fed bulls to choose based on experience. Interested from! Breeding Brangus since 1967. 806-344-7444 aged over $4,200. They are current with gating and some riding. 541-377- all vaccinations and will be sold with the 1041 individuals should submit their Bulls have never seen self-feeder! 877-2BAR-ANG SERVICE TECHNICIAN resume with references to west Valley View Ranch Brangus 816- option to purchase the registration cer- Growing agriculture equipment deal- www.2barangus.com tificate. This is a very functional and LARGE, PROGRESSIVE PURE- [email protected] 387-7322 ership seeking experienced service quality set of females to build a herd BRED SEEDSTOCK RANCH technician to join our team. Qualified around. A video will be available after located in the intermountain west TA RANCH OPERATIONS candidates shall have at least two yrs. SALERS FOCUS January 17th at wvmcattle.com. seeks an experienced and highly is selling 7 loads of young, fall diagnostic/mechanical experience, motivated self-starter for its Op- Cattle calving Angus cows with Supe- BULL SALE For more information, call have a strong work ethic, be self- 10 erations Manager position. Ap- rior Livestock Feb 8th @ NCBA in Silent Auction, Feb. 11, 2013 (916) 804-4990 or email us motivated and have a positive atti- For Sale plicants must be experienced in Tampa. Calves from these cows tude. Must provide own tools. Stockman’s Livestock, Dickinson, ND at [email protected]. Please all phases of purebred cattle have topped the Week in the call 307-857-7037 or send resume BIG SKY SALERS production: artificial insemina- PUREBRED GELBVIEH BULLS. Rockies sale in recent years. Op- Five Star Land & Livestock to [email protected]. Bill Helm, 406-557-6259 tion, embryo transfer, herd $1,500 Registered. Excellent quality, portunity to purchase reputation, WILTON, CA health, calving, nutrition, equip- gentle. Trucking available. Markes home-raised cows due to drought FEIST SALERS COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH is conditions. 307-326-8610 seeking manager experienced in all ment maintenance and pasture Family Farms, Waukomis, OK. 580- Dave Feist, 701-338-2428 aspects of managing a cow/calf op- management in addition to being 554-2307, www.markesfamilyfarms. eration. Irrigation, haying, and equip- able to manage staff and bud- com. Brands 14 ment maintenance. Living accom- gets. A comprehensive and com- REGISTERED ANGUS SEED modation provided. Salary to be ne- petitive salary and benefits pack- STOCK: Noah’s Angus Ranch, Angus gotiated. Send resume for follow-up age is available based on experi- cattle since 1955. Cambridge, ID phone call. Western Livestock Journal ence. Interested individuals 208-257-3686. www.noahsangus- 7355 E. Orchard Road.#300 Green- should submit their resume with ranch.com Nevada Brand wood Village CO 80111 references to westernmanag 53 YEARS selecting for [email protected] For Sale PACKAGE - READY MADE RANCH. EASY CALVING, CARCASS QUALITY & DISPOSITION GET TOP DOLLAR!!! Nice package of 205 bred cows and Asking $2,750 Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT 10 bulls. Complete dispersal. 90% ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Home: 775-738-5866 WORKING RANCH MGR. (UT) ... TO $60K SUBSCRIBE young/solid-mouthed, plus some 3yo, Cell: 775-934-8671 RANCH MECHANIC (WY) ...... $40K mostly black, some red, calving FEEDLOT ASST. (SD) ...... $35K± ONLINE March 5, vaccinated and scourguard, Monday,d February F b 18, 18 2013 201 Quartercircle Bench • Left Rib & Left Hip SERVING AG PERSONNEL FOR 54 YEARS nice handling herd, easy calvers, plus 12:30 p.m. at the ranch north of Fort Collins, CO CALL Eric 308-382-7351 10 3yo black bulls, tested and sea- WWW.WLJ.NET soned on range. $286,500. 406-285- Historic Nevada www.hansenagriplacement.com 3541 for details. 150 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls Registered Black Angus *CARCASS ULTRASOUNDED * PAP, Fertility, Trich & BVD Tested* Brand For Sale 100 Bred Commercial Heifers Asking $3,200 Featuring Sons & Daughters of these Sires: Home: 775-738-5866 Commercial Cow/Calf Manager Cell: 775-340-9624 Miratorg Agribusiness Holding, www.miratorg.ru, a diversifi ed, fully integrated Russian Susan, Mourine & Maxine Weaver SP Right Hip agribusiness company, is recruiting Commercial Cow/Calf Managers for their state-of-the- Sheldon & Darby Emerson art beef production project in Bryansk, Russia. Individuals must be highly motivated, ex- 3000 West County Rd. 70 • Fort Collins, CO 80524 tremely well qualifi ed and willing to work with a management team of Russian, Canadian, 970-568-3898 Australian and Americans. You must be willing to reside on the project site in company Cattle may be seen at any time!!! www.wlj.net housing and commit to a 3 year contract. Competency in the Russian language is not nec- essary but you must effectively communicate with other English speaking management personnel and through an interpreter with the Russian management team and workforce. A high degree of competency with the internet, email, Excel and Word is required. This is a SeedstockSeedstock ServicesServices large project which is just beginning and a very strong work ethic, physical ability and com- mitment to work long hours and 6-7 days a week is required. Managers will be involved in the design and construction of the infrastructure as well as managing the cattle. A Service Guide for the Purebred Breeder Responsibilities will be to direct and oversee the operations of 3,000 cow commercial cow/calf units. You will work closely with the Beef Production Project Manager, other members of the management team and the consultants to establish rations and mineral Angus Brahman supplements, vaccination, parasite, treatment and weaning protocols, pasture renova- tion, fertilization, forage harvesting and grazing plans. You will oversee daily operations and execute the breeding, nutrition, health and pasture and forage programs and coordi- J. G. Angus Ranch nate the shipment and transfer of calves to the feedlot operation. Bulls & Females For Sale A minimum of 5 years experience managing a large progressive commercial cow op- John Goldbeck, Owner GENTLE AMERICAN ADVERTISE Your Herd eration or a B.S. in Animal Science with a strong emphasis in commercial beef cattle 707-769-8651 BEEF TYPE GRAY Genetics ... Place your ad production, genetics, reproduction, nutrition and pasture and grazing management 5725 Chileno Valley Road • Petaluma, CA 94952 www.jgangusranch.com and 5 years experience in a commercial cow/calf operation is required. Experience BRAHMANS in the seedstock section in replacement heifers selection and development, bull care, estrus synchronization, Loren Pratt Call Tom for a great deal artifi cial insemination, calving heifers and cows, harvesting, storing and feeding win- 520-568-2811 on a SEEDSTOCK ad! ter feed, pasture management and grazing management, breeding seasons, calving 44996 W. Papago Rd. seasons, vaccination and parasite control and weaning programs for commercial cow/ 800-850-2769 calf operations. You must have experience in building and maintaining fences, corrals, Maricopa, AZ 85139 winter feed storage structures and improvements and maintenance of machinery and equipment on commercial cow operations and must be able to manage and motivate the crew. 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MURRAY GREY IMMENTAL SOUTH DEVON Mar. 2 – Winnemucca Annual Ranch Contact your fieldman for more in- Ramsay, MT Mar. 4 – Mytty Angus Ranch, Pro- Apr. 4 – Midland Bull Test Sale, Feb. 4 – Gateway Simmental & Feb. 1 – Elkington Polled Herefords Horse Sale, Winnemucca, NV formation, or to have your date Columbus, MT Lucky Crow, Bull Sale, Lewistown, & South Devon, Production Sale, Mar. 4 – Harrell-MacKenzie, Quarter added to the Sale Calendar. duction Sale, Florence, MT Mar. 4 – Vision Angus, Production POLLED HEREFORD MT Idaho Falls, ID Horse Sale, Baker City, OR ALL BREEDS Sale, North Platte, NE Feb. 4 – Johnson’s Black Simmen- COMMERCIAL 2013 NATIONAL WESTERN Feb. 1 – Elkington Polled Herefords tal, Bull Sale, Baker, MT Jan. 12-27 – National Western Stock Mar. 5 – Jindra Angus Ranch, Pro- & South Devon, Production Sale, Jan. 24 – Western Video Market, STOCK SHOW – DENVER, CO Show, Denver, CO duction Sale, Creighton, NE Feb. 18 – Bulls of the Big Sky Sale, Idaho Falls, ID Red Bluff Replacement Female Jan. 21 – Pen of 3 & 5 Prospect Jan. 18 –Feb. 9 – Fort Worth Stock Mar. 5 – Thomas Angus Ranch, Bull Bull Sale, Billings, MT Mar. 8 – Split Butte Livestock, Mini- Sale, Red Bluff, CA Feeder Calves, Livestock Center Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, TX Sale, Baker City, OR Feb. 22 – Cow Camp Ranch, Bull doka, ID Mar. 1 – Shasta Livestock Auction Auction Arena Jan. 22-26 – Red Bluff Bull & Geld- Mar. 6 – Adams Connection, Bull Sale, Lost Springs, KS Yard, Cottonwood, CA Jan. 23 – Bellringer Commercial ing Sale, Red Bluff, CA Sale, Blackfoot, ID RED ANGUS Feb. 23 – Lyman Livestock, Bull Apr. 10 – Western Video Market, Female & Bull Sale, Livestock Cen- Feb. 1 – Klamath Falls Bull Sale, Mar. 6 – Lonesome River Ranch, Jan. 22 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Sale, Salina, UT Holiday Inn, Visalia, CA ter Auction Arena Klamath Falls, OR Bull Sale, Anselmo, NE Female Sale, NWSS Yard Bar, Den- Mar. 2 – Trinity Farms, Generations Jan. 24 – National Western Lowline Feb. 16 – Nevada Cattlemen’s As- Mar. 6 – Ox Bow Ranch, Bull Sale, ver, CO of Excellence Sale, Ellensburg, WA May 2 – Shasta Livestock Auction Sale, Livestock Center Auction Arena sn., Bull Sale, Fallon, NV Wolf Creek, MT Feb. 8 – TJS Red Angus, Bull Sale, Mar. 7 – Bieber Red Angus Ranch, Yard, Cottonwood, CA Mar. 1 – Winnemucca Invitational Mar. 8 – Bar S Ranch, Production Buffalo, MT Bull Sale, Winnemucca, NV Sale, Paradise, KS Feb. 10 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Mar.10 – Bulls for the 21st Century, Mar. 8 – Quest of the West Bull Sale, Female Sale, Lamar, CO Snyder Livestock, Yerington, NV Spanish Fork, UT Feb. 19– Gill Red Angus, Bull & ANGUS Mar. 9 – Birdtail ranch/Black Hills Replacement Female Sale, Timber Cattle, Production Sale, Simms, MT Lake, SD Jan. 22 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Mar. 9 – Riverbend Ranch, Bull Sale, Feb. 20 – Shaw Cattle Co., Bull Female Sale, NWSS Yard Bar, Den- Idaho Falls, ID Sale, Caldwell, ID 38,000-Acre ver, CO Mar. 9 – Snyder Bros., Bull Sale, Feb. 23 – Crump Red Angus, Bull Jan. 24 – Marcy Cattle Co., Bull Ogallala, NE Sale, Buffalo, WY Sale, Gordon, NE Mar. 9 – Western Colorado Angus Feb. 28 – Lorenzen Ranches, Bull Southeastern Colorado Jan. 25 – Mill Bar Angus, Production Assn, Bull Sale, Delta, CO Sale, Pendleton, OR Sale, McCook, NE Mar. 9 – Yardley Cattle Company, Mar. 1 – Sutherlin Farms, Production Jan. 26 – Baldridge Bros, Bull Sale, Bull Sale, Beaver, UT Sale, Stevensville, MT North Platte, NE Mar. 11 – Cattlemen’s Connection Mar. 2 – Redland Red Angus, Hysh- Jan. 28 – Martin Angus, Bull Sale, Bull Sale, Bliss, ID am, MT Ogallala, NE Mar. 11 – Pine Coulee, Bull Sale, Mar. 6 – Wedel Red Angus, Produc- RANCH FOR SALE Feb. 1 – McConnell Angus, Bull Laurel, MT tion Sale, Leoti, KS Sale, Dix, NE Mar. 12 – Wagon Wheel Ranch, Mar. 7 – Bieber Red Angus Ranch, The Nature Conservancy is selling a 38,000-acre ranch, formerly Feb. 4 – Windmill Angus, Production Production Sale, Yuma, CO Bull & Female Sale, Leola, SD Sale, Haigler, NE Mar.13 – Sitz Angus Ranch, Bull Mar. 8 – Leland Red Angus, Produc- known as the Maverick Ranch, which is located between Kim and Feb. 9 – Baker Hereford Ranch, Bull Sale, Dillon, MT tion Sale, Sidney, MT La Junta, Colorado. The ranch is a scenic working cattle ranch Sale, Rapid City, SD Mar. 13 – Udy Cattle Company, Bull Mar. 9 – Strawberry Ridge Reds, Feb. 9 –Gem State Classic Bull & Sale, Rockland, ID Production Sale, Livingston, MT with recreational attributes. Female, Twin Falls, ID Mar. 13 – Vin Mar Angus, Production Mar. 12 – Loosli Red Angus, Produc- Feb. 9 – Schaff Angus Valley, Pro- Sale, Rushville, NE tion Sale, Ashton, ID duction Sale, St. Anthony, ND Mar. 14 – Sunny Okanogan, Bull Mar. 13 – Udy Cattle Company, Bull A conservation easement will be placed on the ranch after the sale Feb. 10 – Quail Valley Ranch, Pro- Sale, Okanogan, WA Sale, Rockland, ID duction Sale, Prineville, OR and it will allow cattle ranching, hunting and other agricultural BALANCER Mar.14 – Fritz Red Angus, Produc- Feb. 10 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & tion Sale, Brady, MT Female Sale, Lamar, CO Feb. 23 – Lyman Livestock, Bull uses and will permanently restrict development, subdivision and Feb. 11 – BB Cattle Co., Connell, Sale, Salina, UT SALERS WA Feb. 27 – Performance Partners, Feb. 17– Ward Ranches, Bull Sale, other activities that are harmful to the conservation values. Feb. 11 – Felton Angus Ranch, Bull Sale, Brush, CO Gardnerville, NV Production Sale, Big Timber, MT BRANGUS SIMANGUS The placement of a conservation easement on the property Feb. 12 – Fairview Angus Ranch, Feb. 18 – Bulls of the Big Sky Sale, Bull Sale, Big Timber, MT Mar. 26 – GENETRUST@Suhn presents a great opportunity to purchase a ranch for less than it Bull Sale, Billings, MT Feb. 12 – G Bar H Angus, Bull Sale, Cattle Co., Bull Sale, Eureka, KS Feb. 21 – Whitestone-Krebs, Gor- Torrington, WY Apr. 13 – Bar T Bar Ranch, Bull would cost without an easement. Proposals to purchase the ranch don, NE Feb. 12 – South Mountain Ranch, Sale, Yerington, NV Feb. 22 – Cow Camp Ranch, Bull will be accepted on or before March 15, 2013. Melba, ID CHAROLAIS Sale, Lost Springs, KS Feb. 13 – Meadow Acres Angus, Bull Jan. 22 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Feb. 23 – Lyman Livestock, Bull Sale, Echo, OR Female Sale, NWSS Yard Bar, Den- Sale, Salina, UT To learn more about this opportunity and to receive Feb. 13 – Sandpoint Cattle Co., Bull ver, CO Feb. 27 – Performance Partners, Sale, Chappell, NE a purchase proposal packet, please contact Feb. 10 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Bull Sale, Brush, CO Feb. 14 – Booth’s Cherry Creek Female Sale, Lamar, CO Feb. 28 – Lorenzen Ranches, Bull Angus Ranch, Bull Sale, Veteran, Feb. 19 – V-A-L Charolais, Bull Sale, Sale, Pendleton, OR Carrie Segil at 720-974-7049 or email her at [email protected]. WY Nyssa, OR Mar. 2 – Trinity Farms, Generations Feb. 14 – Camas Prairie Angus Feb. 23 – Ranchers Choice Bull Ranch, Lewiston, ID Sale, Eltopia, WA Feb. 16 – Minert/Simonson Angus, Feb. 28 – Bear Mountain Angus THE IDAHO ANGUS ASSOCIATION’S Bull Sale, Dunning, NE Ranch, Bull Sale, Palisades, NE Feb. 16 – PABCO Bull Test Sale, Mar. 8 – Bar S Ranch, Production Madras, OR Sale, Paradise, KS Feb. 17 – Bar CK Cattle Co., Bull Mar.12 – Romans Ranches, Produc- Sale, Culver, OR tion Sale, Vale, OR Feb. 17 – Ward Ranches, Bull Sale, Gardnerville, NV CHIANGUS Feb. 18 – Bulls of the Big Sky Sale, Mar. 8 – Quest of the West Bull Sale, Bull Sale, Billings, MT Spanish Fork, UT Feb. 18 – Teixeira Cattle Co., Bull GELBVIEH Sale, Terrebonne, OR Feb. 23 – Lyman Livestock, Bull Feb. 18 – Weaver Ranch, Produc- Sale, Salina, UT tion Sale, Ft. Collins, CO Feb. 27 – Performance Partners, Feb. 19 – Doug Booth & Family, Bull Bull Sale, Brush, CO Sale, Torrington, WY Feb. 19 – Kessler Angus Ranch, HEREFORD Milton-Freewater, OR Jan. 21 – Van Newkirk Herefords, Feb. 19 – Coleman/Trexlor Angus, Bull Sale, Oshkosh, NE Bull Sale, Missoula, MT Feb. 2 – Upstream Ranch, Bull Sale, Feb. 20 – Shaw Cattle Co., Bull Taylor, NE Sale, Caldwell, ID Feb. 7 – Ridder Hereford Ranch, Feb. 21 – Whitestone-Krebs, Gor- Production Sale, Callaway, NE don, NE Feb. 9 – Baker Hereford Ranch, Bull Feb. 22 – Cow Camp Ranch, Bull Sale, Rapid City, SD Sale, Lost Springs , KS Feb. 11 – BB Cattle Co., Connell, Feb. 22 – Hyline Angus, Production WA Sale, Manhattan, MT Feb. 12 – South Mountain Ranch, $QJXV%XOO )HPDOH6DOH Feb. 23 – 44 Farms, Bull Sale, Melba, ID Cameron, TX Feb. 15 – Hoffman Ranch, Bull Sale, Feb. 23 – Lyman Livestock, Bull Thedford, NE th Sale, Salina, UT Feb. 20 – Shaw Cattle Co., Bull Saturday, February 9 ‡ Feb. 23 – Profit Maker Angus, Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID Sale, Paxton, NE Feb. 22 – Jamison Herefords, Bull Feb. 23 – Ranchers Choice Bull Sale, Quinter, KS 1RRQĆ&ROOHJHRI6RXWKHUQ,GDKR7ZLQ)DOOV,GDKR Sale, Eltopia, WA Feb. 25 – Colyer Herefords & Angus, Feb. 23 – Twin Rivers Livestock, Bull Bull & Female Sale, Bruneau, ID Sale, Fallon, NV Feb. 27 – Performance Partners, Feb. 24 – Buchanan Angus Ranch, Bull Sale, Brush, CO Bull Sale, Klamath, OR Mar. 2 – Keller Cattle Corp. and 6HOOLQJ%XOOV)HPDOHV Feb. 24 – Rock’n R Angus, Bull Sale, Cache Cattle Bull Sale, Smithfield, Plainville, KS UT Feb. 25 – Circle L Angus, Bull Sale, Mar. 4 – Harrell Hereford Ranch, Bull )HDWXULQJDVHOHFWJURXS Project Steers Dillon, MT & Female Sale, Baker City, OR 1(: RI+HUHIRUG &KDURODLV Special Low BEPD Calving Ease Division Feb. 25 – Colyer Herefords & Angus, Mar. 7 – Northwest Hereford Breed- 3OXV Bull & Female Sale, Bruneau, ID ers, Bull Sale, Hermiston, OR %XOOV )HPDOHV Junior Judging Contest, 9:00 am Feb. 25 – Reyes-Russell Ranch, Mar. 11 – Cattlemen’s Connection IRU Bull Sale, Wheatland, WY Bull Sale, Bliss, ID Feb. 26 – Connelly Angus, Produc- Mar. 11 – Holden Herefords, Produc- tion Sale, Valier, MT tion Sale, Valier, MT Feb. 26 – Haynes Cattle Co., Bull Mar. 12 – Cooper Herefords, Pro- 7KH%HVWIURPD7KUHH6WDWH$UHD Sale, Ogallala, NE duction Sale, Willow Creek, MT )RUVDOHERRNVRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHYLVLWZZZMGDRQOLQHFRP‡‡(PDLOMGDLQF#FZRFRP Feb. 27 – Performance Partners, Mar. 13 – Udy Cattle Company, Bull Bull Sale, Brush, CO Sale, Rockland, ID Feb. 27 – TC Ranch, Bull Sale, LIMOUSIN Franklin, NE Jan. 22 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Feb. 28 – Bear Mountain Angus Female Sale, NWSS Yard Bar, Den- Ranch, Bull Sale, Palisades, NE ver, CO Feb. 28 – Van Dyke Angus, Bull Feb. 10 – Sutphin Cattle Co., Bull & Sale, Manhattan, MT Female Sale, Lamar, CO Mar. 1 – Reminisce Angus Ranch, Mar. 2 – Schuppe’s Elmwood Lim- Bull Sale, Dillon, MT ousin, Production Sale, Sterling, CO Mar. 2 – Baker Angus Ranch, Bull Mar. 6 – Adams Connection, Bull Sale, Vale, OR Sale, Blackfoot, ID Mar. 2 – Keller Cattle Corp. and Cache Cattle Bull Sale, Smithfield, UT MAINE ANJOU Mar. 2 – Lucky 7 Angus, Bull Sale, Mar. 4 – Nagel Cattle Co., Spring- 20 JANUARY 21, 2013 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Re-warming methods for cold-stressed newborn calves *SUBSCRIBERS* Last winter was one of sistance was provided by thermic calves in warm You have the mildest winters in re- added thermal insulation (100 F) water, normal body cent history and so far this or by supplemental heat temperature was regained AUTOMATIC ACCESS winter, most of Oklahoma from infrared lamps. 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Your Username is your after birth and have been from a rectal temperature Also make certain that exposed to extremely cold of 86 F was longer for they have been thoroughly subscriber number, which is temperatures may become calves with added insula- dried before returning to hypothermic or very cold tion and those exposed to the cold weather and the printed just above your name stressed. heat lamps than for the mother. With today’s calf on the mailing label of your Years ago, an Oklahoma calves in the warm water prices and high feed cost rancher called to tell of the and warm water plus etha- inputs, it is imperative to newspaper each week. success he had noticed in nol treatments (90 and 92 save as many calves as using a warm water bath minutes versus 59 and 63 possible. — Glenn Selk, Use wlj123 for your Password. to revive newborn calves minutes, respectively). Oklahoma State Uni- that had been severely cold During recovery, the versity Emeritus Exten- stressed. A quick check of calves re-warmed with the sion Animal Scientist the scientific data on that added insulation and heat subject bears out his obser- lamps had to use up more vation. body heat metabolically Canadian animal scien- than the calves re-warmed tists compared methods of in warm water. Total heat reviving hypothermic or production during recov- cold stressed baby calves. ery was nearly twice as Heat production and rectal great for the calves with temperature were mea- added insulation, exposed sured in 19 newborn calves to the heat lamps than for during hypothermia (cold calves in warm water and stress) and recovery when in warm water plus an oral four different means of as- drench of ethanol, respec- sistance were provided. tively. This body heat pro- Hypothermia of 86 F rectal duction leaves the calves temperature was induced with less energy to main- by immersion in cold wa- tain body temperature ter. Calves were re-warmed when returned to the cold in a 68 to 77 F air environ- environment. ment where thermal as- By immersion of hypo- Red Meat Club announces 2013 Friend of the NWSS honoree The Red Meat Club of Dr. Shideler’s community Denver’s annual dinner services include organiza- promoting the red meat tions such as St. Luke’s and livestock industries Episcopal Church, Colora- was held Thursday, Jan. do State University Alum- 17, 2013, at the National ni, Roundup Riders of the Western Club. Rockies and the NWSS As- The coveted Friend of the sociation as a director and National Western Stock chairman of the Scholar- Show and Red Meat Indus- ship Trust. Dr. Schideler try award was presented also served our country in this year to Dr. Robert Kel- the U.S. Navy for over two ly Shideler of Mancos, CO. years in the South Pacific, Shideler’s contribution of including operations in time, talent, and leadership Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and to the National Western the Philippines. Stock Show (NWSS) and to The featured speaker for the NW Scholarship Trust the evening was Andrew has set the standard for Gottschalk, owner of Hedg- other volunteer leaders and ersEdge.com LLC and se- will continue to positively nior vice president, RJ impact the lives of young O’Brien & Associates. Gott- people for many years to schalk attended Ft. Hays come. State University and ma- Dr. Bob, as he is known jored in Economics. He has by his many friends, has been a livestock market been around NWSS since analyst and broker for the the day he was born in past 40 years, providing 1923. “I was raised on both long term and short ranches in western Colo- term fundamental, techni- rado and have always been cal market analysis and closely associated with the risk management services ranching world,” said to clientele ranging from Shideler. He went on to say individual producers to his father, Marvin Shideler, many of the nation’s lead- was the ranch manager at ing agribusiness compa- Crystal River Ranch in nies. His clientele comprise Carbondale, CO. the full spectrum of the Dr. Shideler attended beef and food industry. He Colorado A&M to study is a frequent speaker at Animal Husbandry; he fin- various beef industry “Situ- ished his degree in Veteri- ation & Outlook” and “Risk nary Medicine. He prac- Management” forums ticed 25 years in private throughout the U.S. He is veterinary services, pre- a frequent presenter at dominantly with horses Federal Reserve Bank Ag- and cattle. This included ricultural Outlook Forums. feedlot and cattle herd He is also a direct partici- practice primarily in large pant in agriculture, being registered Hereford and the second generation of his Angus farms, as well as family involved in beef general equine and repro- cattle and grain produc- ductive technology. tion. — WLJ