The National Livestock Weekly December 10, 2007 • Vol. 87, No. 09 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” Web site: www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication Judge seeks to add endangered species A federal judge recently ruled listed, but the sage grouse, with that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife its expansive range covering most Service (FWS) failed to take into of the western U.S., could have the account the best scientific evidence most damaging consequences to available when it decided not to agriculture and energy develop- give sage grouse endangered spe- ment. cies protection. Terry Fankhauser, executive U.S. District Judge B. Lynn vice president of the Colorado Winmill chastised the agency in Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), his decision, which placed a large said that groups interested in see- amount of blame on former Depu- ing the sage grouse receive an ty Assistant Interior Secretary endangered species designation Julie MacDonald. MacDonald, tend to ignore scientific evidence who resigned in May, has been which shows the ecological benefit accused by Winmill of intimidating of ranching activities. FWS personnel, editing scientific “As with almost any endangered data, and purposefully blocking species, groups who are generally potential listings of a number of anti-grazing haven’t given consid- critical species, including sage eration to the science showing the grouse. benefits of good range manage- “Furthermore, the FWS decision ment,” said Fankhouser. “Not only lacked a coherent analysis of the can livestock cohabitate with sage deterioration of habitat and the grouse, the grazing is good. We regulatory mechanisms designed have evidence showing that proper to protect the sage-grouse,” wrote range management actually in- Winmill. “Finally, the FWS deci- creases sage grouse populations.” A federal judge's recent ruling could land the sage grouse on the list of endangered species—threatening public sion was tainted by the inexcus- Fankhauser explained that a land grazing across the West. able conduct of one of its own ex- number of groups have invested a ecutives. Julie MacDonald, a great deal of time ensuring the deputy assistant secretary who safety of sage grouse as a species, Long-term weather patterns was neither a scientist nor a sage- without the cumbersome regula- grouse expert, had a well-docu- tions which come with an endan- mented history of intervening in gered species listing. show little sign of change the listing process to ensure that “CCA and ranchers across the The weather outlook for much ate La Niña will continue to influ- tinue through the next three months the “best science” supported a deci- state have worked diligently with of the southern U.S. isn’t likely to ence U.S. weather patterns for as a result of weather patterns being sion not to list the species.” state and national organizations; change much over the course of the most of the winter. That weather generated half a world away. Winmill is openly seeking a re- we have a state sage grouse work- next three months. Below normal pattern is expected to maintain “We’ve seen some pretty good evaluation of the status of several ing group as well as local sage precipitation and above normal current trends for the nation snowfall in the northwest and that’s species which he hopes to see See Endangered on page 15 temperatures are expected to re- through the next three months, likely to continue through the win- main in control for most of the Miskus said. ter. Elsewhere though, things are NCBA to promote premises winter months, according to Na- “There will be above normal looking pretty bad right now in tional Weather Service (NWS) precipitation in the northwest U.S. terms of precipitation in the south- forecasts. That could spell bad over the course of the next three west, southern California, much of registration for USDA news for the winter wheat crop months and on into the spring,” Texas, along the Gulf Coast and At a press conference Nov. 30, in recent cases of bovine tubercu- and producers who, in some areas, Miskus said. through the southeastern corner of USDA Undersecretary for Market- losis the trace back process aver- have been suffering from drought However, for the southern third of the U.S., where it’s already dry. ing and Regulatory Programs aged 199 days, far too long to be conditions for more than a year. the U.S., he said climate models Things will improve a little in the Bruce Knight and National Cattle- helpful in the event of a highly David Miskus, agriculture show that dry conditions will con- southwest short-term, but the long- men’s Beef Association (NCBA) contagious disease such as FMD. weather meteorologist for the Na- tinue through the winter and the term trend for the next three CEO Terry Stokes announced the Knight stressed that the pro- tional Centers for Climate Predic- suffering created by drought condi- months shows that those areas two organizations had finalized a gram requires an absolute mini- tion, said last week that a moder- tions in many areas is likely to con- aren’t likely to get much rainfall $2.1 million agreement to encour- mum of information from produc- this winter,” said Miskus. age beef producers’ voluntary par- ers and is kept confidential, only Miskus said the upper Midwest, ticipation in the National Animal to be accessed by officials in the Holiday beef demand Great Lakes region and northeast Identification System (NAIS). event of an emergency. are expected to see above average Citing lower than expected “It’s really not much more infor- precipitation and near or slightly premises registration among cattle mation than can be found in a is beginning to pick up below-normal precipitation producers, Knight said the agree- phone book,” Knight said. through the winter. ment would help promote the pro- According to the terms of the Some light cash trade was underway by mid-day last Thursday at “There is a long-term dip in the gram among the producers using agreement, the National Cattle- $145-147 in Nebraska, however most other areas were quiet, with the jet stream that is expected to re- NCBA’s extensive media outlets men’s Foundation (NCF) and majority of trade expected to occur on Friday. Analysts expected a main in place which will drop in and partnerships with state cattle- NCBA will use print and elec- steady to weak trend last week. Prior week trade came in at $95-95.50 extra moisture from the northern men’s associations. tronic media opportunities includ- in the southern Plains. Live sales in Nebraska and Colorado sold from Rockies, through the upper Mid- “This cooperative agreement ing National Cattlemen magazine $95-96 and dressed sales ranged from $150-151. Live sales in Iowa/ west, Ohio River Valley area and will help USDA reach out to the and NCBA’s “Cattlemen to Cattle- Minnesota sold from $94-95 with dressed sales from $148-150. large and varied American cattle men” television program, as well Packers were working off available supplies of contract and for- into the northeast. That dip in the stream will also allow colder air to industry to promote the merits of as radio segments to create a foun- mula cattle and slaughter volume early in the week was indicative a national animal identification dation for future cattleman-to- of a healthy supply of cattle available. Week-to-date total harvest sink down into the northern-third of the country, dropping tempera- system,” said Knight. “For the fu- cattleman outreach efforts. through last Thursday was pegged at 520,000 head, compared to ture success of the industry, it is 505,000 for the same period a week earlier and 502,000 for the same tures below normal this winter,” See NCBA on page 14 essential that producers and ani- period in 2006. The heavy slaughter volume indicates that the said Miskus. mal health officials have the infor- packer battle for market share, despite heavy losses for much of the For the next three months, in mation they need to respond quick- year, continues. Packer losses last week were estimated at $56.25 fact, weather conditions are fore- ly and effectively in the event of an per head by HedgersEdge.com. Without positive margins in pork cast to remain similar to current animal disease situation. The Na- and poultry production, packers would likely be in far greater conditions. If the models are cor- trouble than they are. Current packer margins in the pork industry rect, that could mean drought tional Animal Identification Sys- were estimated at $8.60 per head by HedgersEdge.com. development in much of the south- tem provides that framework.” Analysts at the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) ern third of the U.S. That predic- He stressed that the goal of NAIS said that pork margins are at their best in six years. That profit- tion could spell trouble for the is to provide 48-hour trace back in ability comes despite heavy production levels indicating very good winter wheat crop which has been the event of an animal disease demand for the product. slow to develop this year as a re- outbreak such as foot-and-mouth sult of light precipitation in the disease (FMD). He said that trace See Market on page 11 southern Plains. Already, wheat back ability will help protect the See Weather on page 8 nation’s livestock industry. He said

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2 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Tax court case discusses criteria COMMENTS LEGALLY speaking for operating livestock as a business In hobby he acquired the land. and not even an informal the taxpayer’s financial and It’s about freedom loss audits, Wesinger did not live on “plan for success.” The court economic forecast for the the IRS some- the ranch, but visited it 15 faulted the taxpayer for not activity. The plan should ’m not sure why I got the times views various types of to 17 times per year for three conducting a basic investi- show a short range and long letter of rebuttal about Na- ranching activities as a or four days at a time. He gation of the factors that range forecast for the activ- means of generating tax kept no separate books and would affect profit, that he ity. The forecast should al- tional Cattlemen’s Beef As- I losses, rather than a profit- records for his ranching op- had little preparation with low for changes due to po- sociation President John Queen oriented venture. That was erations, but he kept checks regard to the economic as- tential unforeseen and for- and WLJ’s John Robinson’s com- the issue in the Tax Court and receipts relating to the pects of the venture, and tuitous circumstances.” ments regarding the negative ef- case, Ralph Wesinger, Jr., v. ranch in a separate file on that despite his business Auditors are asked to be fects of the Captive Supply Re- Commissioner of Internal his personal computer. He background, he failed to in- on alert for “canned” busi- form Act. The measure is being Revenue [T.C. Memo 1999- also sought to take tax de- vestigate the field before ness plan documents. They CROW 372]. ductions on an aircraft for embarking on it, or consult are further advised to “con- pushed by five north-central state Wesinger owned a lucra- business purposes. with experts on the business sult with local Agricultural senators who are attempting to tive computer servicing busi- In a lengthy opinion, the end of the activity. Cooperative Extension reform the Packers and Stockyards Act through the ness in San Jose, CA. He court held that the ranch The court also noted that Agents in order to obtain upcoming farm bill, which may not pass this year. purchased two parcels of un- losses were not deductible he went to the ranch only 15 qualitative formulas to scru- Needless to say, neither of the aforementioned writ- improved land and started a because they were for an to 17 times a year for brief tinize the figures projected ers support the amendments in any way. cattle ranch. He had some activity carried on primarily visits and that he did not on the business plan.” experience helping out occa- as a sport, hobby, and for hire anyone to run the Livestock and other farm- Since the rebuttal, printed on page 3 of this week’s sionally on two dairy farms recreation. ranching in his absence. The ing ventures should be oper- edition, from one of R-CALF United Stockgrowers of near where he grew up. First, with respect to court also noted that Mr. ated basically in the same America’s regional directors was addressed to me, I feel He did not seek any pro- books and records, the court Wesinger’s ranch had exten- way as other businesses, compelled to explain a few things about these proposed fessional assistance, at the said that Mr. Wesinger had sive losses in each year of utilizing business principles amendments from these populist senators. time he purchased the only minimal records that operations. The court also and judgment in decision- ranch, as to its suitability were short of what has been disallowed deductions for making, and maintaining The first thing that we need to understand is that there for cattle ranching. He had identified by courts as sig- the aircraft usage, and went appropriate books and re- are many cattle people opposed to these amendments no formal business plan de- naling a bona fide intent to into detail on that point. The cords. Consulting with ex- for one simple reason—and it is very simple: No one tailing how a profit was to carry on a business. There opinion is quite long and perts as to how to make a wants to be told what they can or can’t do with their be made from the ranching were no records of cost ac- well worth reading. profit is also something that private property. If you want to market your cattle operations. His plan was to counting or analysis that The lessons to be learned is important. Many people buy, raise and sell cows. could help him evaluate the from this and similar cases decide that obtaining a tax through a production contract to a packer, that’s your However, he learned that overall performance of the for people in the livestock opinion letter from an at- business, not anyone else’s. I certainly wouldn’t want the grasses on the land operation. and other farming indus- torney, with a view towards anyone forcing me—or attempting to pass a law forcing would not support the cat- The court said: “It seems tries is that it is important analyzing their venture and me—to change how I do business. tle. He made improvements, unlikely that entrepreneurs to have advance and ongo- making the venture con- The opposition to these amendments has nothing to including fencing and a seriously intending to profit ing planning, not only with form as best as possible to do with packer concentration, packer ownership, or hav- well, and made plans to from a ranching venture a view towards profitability, IRS guidelines, is an excel- grow alfalfa and wheat. would allow land allegedly but to provide documentary lent way to be prepared in ing a firm cash basis on a contract. It has everything to He obtained a soil conser- purchased for that purpose evidence proving that it is case of an audit. — John do with a producer’s rights as an American citizen. I vation report, and a field to sit unused for 6 years your intention to make a Alan Cohan know of no packer that is holding a gun to anyone’s head inventory report. He was before first placing cattle on profit, even if profits are not [John Alan Cohan is a to contract cattle in an unfair way. advised that no more than the property.” forthcoming. lawyer who has served the So, does anyone really think that we don’t have trans- 17 animals could be grazed The court said that Mr. Some type of written busi- livestock, farming and parency in the cattle markets? I don’t see how, if you with the land in its current Wesinger failed to make at- ness plan is important to horse industries since l98l. condition. He made some tempts to improve the prof- have in case you are audited. He serves clients in all 50 have a DTN machine or Internet. That’s your window irrigation improvements. itability by changing meth- The IRS Audit Manual says: states, and can be reached to knowledge. If you don’t have either of those tools and He tried to graze 23 head, ods and techniques. “The taxpayer should have at: 3l0/278-0203 or by email want to know what the fed cattle market is, pick up the but did not put them into The court noted that there a formal written plan. This at johnalancohan@aol. phone and call a feedlot, your auction yard, or call a service until six years after was no formal business plan, plan should demonstrate com.] commodities broker. Or, even better, call the packer; they’ll talk to you. If you don’t think the market has oversight, you should Beef techie may be a new career contact the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. BEEF talk They are charged with the task of policing the markets, the buyers and spectators team added some thoughts We also must go one step just as the Securities Exchange Commission polices the were fairly well equipped to the technology world. further and accept the fact stock markets. Both these outfits are tasked with looking with good cell phone tech- The DREC and many oth- that there are two principles for insider trading and market manipulation. nology. Calf weights, lot ers worked on a project that at work. The two principles weights, average calf was developed on older, low are trace back and trace There are many types of contracts and formulas and The world around us is weights and prices were dis- frequency electronic identi- forward. The discussion of these amendments understand that. The idea of a fixed high technology and seems played in a matter of sec- fication technology. Re- marketing is strongly re- cash base is fine, but we already have it with futures. to get more “techie” daily. A onds on digitized boards and straining cattle was required lated to trace forward. Formula priced cattle are reported every day and it’s a common point of the discus- other incidental electronic to use the technology. It took Trace forward is the pro- simple formula based on last week’s five-state average. sion whenever the family equipment. significant effort and time to cess of presenting to the arrives in one place is who Many of these conve- fully implement. market around the world a The cattle aren’t really priced until they’re dead, but the has the neatest cell phone. niences always have been The latest development product and data package price is based on the prior week’s average. The most recent addition there, but technology has has new technology reading capable of providing assur- For some reason our industry, and perhaps the entire to the lineup gets the nod. aided the process and speed- high-frequency tags with no ances of the authenticity of country, is concerned about the small stuff. This packer We all know that in a matter ed things up. Enter the beef interference or performance the product offered and ac- issue is small stuff that a small group of cattlemen are of days, the most recent be- techie, who brings efficiency issues at local livestock auc- companying data package. Trace forward is a se- concerned about. It seems that those small groups are comes old. to the process of making tions. The reading took .338 You now can do about any- technology work in environ- second per group lot, with quential step that, when getting a disproportionate amount of media attention, thing you want with that ments that are not technol- 99 percent read rates. Con- combined with trace back, which we may be partially responsible for, but then again, small device in the palm of ogy friendly. necting the calf with the creates a synergism around it’s the news. your hand. You can take a Many environments are a data package and opening what was, what is, and There has been a multitude of studies done on packer small stick device and ma- combination of old technol- the door to track comingled what will be relative to au- thenticated producer prod- concentration and cash market manipulation with con- nipulate the keypad in a ogy merged with new tech- and re-sorted lots of calves nology. Some merges well, is a major leap forward ucts involved in domestic tracted cattle and no study has ever proven any ma- way that the world knows who you are, where you are, while other technology has The 10 lots of cattle that and export markets. The nipulation of the cash market exists. and what you need. trouble fitting in. Regardless, were read averaged 18.8 bottom line is technology The most recent one, completed just last month by This is common among technology is coming, and calves per lot. Each tag was does open doors, but keep- four universities and two independent organizations, the new generation. The knowing how to plug things read 238.5 times during that ing the doors open will re- older generation is quickly in becomes important. .338-second time frame. quire the beef techie. — concludes forward contracts and packer ownership ac- Kris Ringwall count for less than 5 percent of the fed trade. Roughly getting acclimated. Perhaps the concept of a Now that is the job of the new television, disc player beef techie. The beef techie (Kris Ringwall is a North Therein is a great oppor- Dakota State University 29 percent of fed trade is done through an alternative tunity: new jobs and new or surround-sound system, has to figure out how all this marketing agreement, or formula. Individual cash ne- Extension Beef Specialist, expectations. In the beef with individual remotes and works and effectively imple- director of the NDSU Dick- gotiations are still the most common method of establish- world, the beef techie soon interfaces, has arrived in ment the technology into a inson Research Center and ing the fed market, formula pricing is second, and almost may be listed in the classi- the beef barn. Interestingly, very large, mature industry. executive director of the all formulas use a cash price for establishing a base fieds under the help wanted the other day, the North In the meantime, the indus- North Dakota Beef Cattle Dakota State University try needs to find the value price. section. Improvement Association. During a quick look at the (NDSU) Dickinson Research of both the calf and the ac- He can be contacted at Essentially, these amendments are not necessary to local auction barn crowd, Extension Center (DREC) companying data. 701/483-2045.) the health of the cattle markets. 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Section 2(a)(7) is holding insider market is the undisputed authority In a year when meat recalls seem to happen with prohibits only forward con- information not available to on BSE [bovine spongiform Dear Editor, tracts that do “not contain a sellers. Would Robinson and encephalopathy]? increasing regularity, data released by USDA indicates This letter is a rebuttal to that most meat recalled due to safety concerns is never firm base price that may be Queen contend that Securi- Do you believe that deci- both John Robinson’s col- equated to a fixed dollar ties and Exchange Commis- sions by government agen- recovered. Of the 73 meat recalls from the start of 2006 umn and John Queen’s let- to the present day, recovery rates on a per-recall basis amount on the day on which sion (SEC) prohibitions on cies should be exempt from ter, which appeared in the the forward contract is en- insider trading are “social- challenges by the citizenry? average just 44 percent, with five recalls following re- Nov. 19 edition and illustrate ports of consumer illness showing only a 20 percent tered into...” It also prohibits ism” or “government med- When has it been a bad that the Captive Supply Re- the use of a “formula price,” dling?” Do they deny the idea to sit at the same table recall rate. The recalls which result from reports of ill- form Act has been grossly which is defined to be a price need for transparency in as your customers? ness have low recovery rates because of the amount of misrepresented. One won- “that will not be determined order for there to be com- Wouldn’t an anti-beef time which can pass between the production of a prod- ders whether many who or reported until a date after petitive markets? group be running hard with uct and the linking of consumer illness to the food. write and speak of it have the day the forward price is SEC oversight is designed the BSE issue instead of a Weeks or months can pass, hampering the ability of actually read it or intention- established.” to assure there is transpar- “no mention?” You would agencies to find the source and recall the products ef- ally misrepresent it. Specifically excluded from ency—that all market par- think BSE would be a god- fectively. There have been 54 recalls this year, up 34 First, a brief review of the the definition of formula ticipants have equal access send of ammunition for an from last year. process at issue. Forward pricing is any price “calcu- to the same information. anti-beef organization. contracts are agreements to lated on the basis of a fu- Similar transparency is re- Beef plants being scrutinized sell cattle at a future point tures market price or any quired if, indeed, the live- Randy Schneider USDA safety officials are checking to see that guide- in time, often for a two-week adjustment to the base for stock market is to be an Cody, NE period but sometimes longer, quality, grade, or other fac- equally open and competi- lines are being followed to reduce E. coli contamination. and usually with the ability Dear Editor: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is wrapping tors....” tive market. of the packer to call for the In short, the language of Competitive, transparent Once again, beef recalls up a survey of the nation’s beef processing plants to cattle during a time period are grabbing our attention make sure guidelines for reducing E. coli contamination the act does two essential livestock markets are in specified in the contract at things. First, it requires that and again, as consumers are being followed. In 2002, USDA put out recommen- jeopardy when the express any time during that speci- any forward contract have a language of the Captive Sup- and producers, we are at the dations to meat plants on how to reduce contamination, fied period. There are certain firm price at the time the ply Reform Act is ignored mercy of misinformation. but the investigation of the Topps hamburger recall types of forward contracts contract is entered into and and its opponents make pa- Asking for country of origin revealed the Topps plant had stopped following those that do not include a firm that there be transparency: tently false assertions when labeling is met with indig- recommendations at some point. Undersecretary for base price or a price tied to the price is reported. Sec- measured by the actual lan- nity by those within and Food Safety Dr. Richard Raymond says they don’t know the futures market. These ondly, the firm price may be guage of the act. outside the industry who if this is an isolated incident or just the tip of the iceberg, contracts are known as for- based on a futures market evidently are willing to sac- so FSIS is looking at all 1,500 plants in the U.S. that mula-priced contracts. They price and it may be adjusted H. Jay Platt rifice domestic agriculture process beef. do not include a firm base by grade and yield—grid— R-CALF USA Region IV for open borders. price at the time the contract formulas. Director I find it hard to believe FSIS receives award is entered into. When the The act expressly allows that U.S. packing plants cattle are called for, the base grid and formula cattle pro- Questions remain aren’t stringently following USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) price is often determined by procedures that insure qual- vided there is a transparent, Dear Editor: was recently honored with the 2007 Presidential Qual- reference to the average cash ity. The liability from negli- firm base price. Again, one I would like to ask Mr. ity Award for Management Excellence, USDA an- market price for the preced- gence can be and is devas- wonders whether NCBA’s Crow a few questions re- nounced. FSIS received one of six awards given to ing week. The base price is tating to our industry and [National Cattlemen’s Beef garding his piece, “Round federal agencies for excellence in quality and productiv- usually then adjusted by a Association] president and reputation as producers of a ity. “The most important factor in the day-to-day success grid or grade and yield for- Two” of Nov. 12. quality product, beef. WLJ’s writer have not read How can the USDA’s deci- at FSIS is our dedicated and talented workforce I have mula. The base price is not the act or whether they have I would like to know, as do sion be anything other than often reported. deliberately chosen to mis- other producers, where the the honor of working with,” said Al Almanza, FSIS arbitrary and capricious? Rather than cite specific represent it. recalled beef came from, if administrator. The President’s Quality Award recog- Exactly what definition of nizes the agency’s initiatives in human capital produc- language of the act, Robin- The act is essential as it the problem is faulty pro- son hurls epithets such as prohibits cash market ma- “low” are they using? What cessing, that can be dealt tivity, including the ability to recruit and hire the vet- scale? Who decided what is erinarians, food inspectors, scientists and other employ- “socialism,” mentions grid- nipulation. A forward con- with. But what assurance do and value-based marketing “low,” “medium,” or “high?” ees that make up the health and inspection system. tract that does not have a we have that imported beef, programs and charges that firm base price does two I’m not real comfortable ac- both on the hoof and in the cepting biased opinions from Consumers lose faith in food safety the act “flat prevents produc- things. First, it allows the box, isn’t the problem? ers from participating...[f] packer to stay out of the cash the same group that claimed With the constant presence of ground beef recalls in orcing the industry to sell all market, thereby reducing Canada’s feed ban was effec- Michael F Hanley IV the news this year, fewer Americans are confident the cattle on a cash market....” demand and price. Secondly, tive in 1997, are you? Jordan Valley, OR government has adequate food safety regulations for Queen follows a similar when the base price is fixed meat and poultry, according to a new GFK Roper Pub- tact, claiming that the act by reference to the preceding king of the “close-outs” lic Affairs and Media survey. The telephone survey “will penalize cattlemen” week’s average cash market, Every Animal, Every Pen, Every Minute, Every showed only 46 percent of 1,009 adults polled were who “produce high-quality it is a lower base price due Day... the Dinklage difference. confident that meat and poultry were adequately regu- cattle” and that it “will drag to the lower average cash Our experience, expertise and markets will find us back to the days of the market resulting from the SYDNEY, NE lated, compared to 48 percent for seafood, 57 percent PROCTOR, CO the value of your calves, and your program. average pricing system [and] packer’s ability to stay out of ALLIANCE, NE for dairy, 58 percent for fruits and vegetables and 65 MINATARE, NE Feed for the facts with the best, with Dinklage. percent for cereals and grains. At an average of 50 put the government in that market. BROADWATER, NE charge of our businesses....” TORRINGTON, WY percent, confidence in food regulation in general ranked Further, the absence of CALL Such charges and claims DINKLAGE FEEDYARDS TOLL FREE 888-343-5940 below every other category polled, other than toys (37 transparency by not report- www.dinklagefeedyards.com are easily dismissed by ex- percent). The survey also found that U.S. consumers ing the price is analogous to have more faith in activists and retail grocers than ei- ther the government or food companies when it comes to providing information about food choices. Quail Valley Ranch Mexico resists U.S. pork imports As Mexican pork producers claim they are being hurt Performance Bull Sale by a flood of U.S. pork entering the country, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said in a newsletter Selling 118 Select Black Angus Bulls it is working to counter their efforts to impede such Don’t miss this opportunity to own some of the finest genetics in the Angus breed. imports. Pork producers in Mexico recently formed a national producer organization which has received state support for a restriction on imports. There is currently no law against the imports, but the current proposal calls for inspections at the border to reject pork which SIRES: AI-ET BULLS: is more than 30 days past slaughter. In the first half of 1407 • 5175 60 Coming 2007, average wholesale prices for pork carcasses in EXT • 878 2-Year-Olds Mexico City were down 30 percent from 2006. According 161 Long Yearlings to USMEF, however, those lower prices resulted from Bushwacker 40 Yearlings increased hog marketing due to high feed prices, not Nebraska from imports, which are down substantially. USMEF Future Direction is also working collaboratively with Mexican meat as- ALSOA SELLING: sociations to better inform key Mexican government Bando1394 decision makers about the need to continue U.S. pork 30 Bred imports. CommercialCo Heifers SEMEN & 505 Heifer Calves Chain debutes 800-calorie burger BVD TESTED SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Carside-serving chain Eat’n Park Restaurants has BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK %IMF RE $W $F $B added a new 800-calorie Black Angus Superburger to +3.4 +58 +106 +21 -.15 +.34 $28.34 +43.35 +33.12 its menu, the company announced. The Black Angus Superburger includes two chargrilled 6-oz. seasoned Black Angus burger patties smothered in melted cheese and adorned with pickle slices, shredded lettuce and the chain’s Sauce Supreme on a double-decker sesame seed bun. “While we are committed to offering healthy AAtt thethe rranchanch nnearear PPrineville,rineville, OOregonregon choices for our guests, we also realize that part of eating out is indulgence and treating yourself,” Kevin O’Connell, senior vice president of marketing, said in a statement. SALE BOOK REQUESTS: JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT 10:30 A.M. Eat’n Park Restaurants has 77 locations in Pennsylva- KURT LOCKHART JIM ENGLAND FOLLOWED BY OUR THIRD ANNUAL SALE nia, Ohio and West Virginia, and is a member of the 541-447-4079 Home 541-447-6972 Home 9300 South Crooked River Highway • Prineville, Oregon 97754 Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, a regional multi-concept 541-480-0773 Cell 541-420-4699 Cell Ranch is located 5 miles south of Crook Co. Fairgrounds foodservice company. 4 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Colorado State Fair pushes ahead with NAIS The Colorado State Fair Two entrants did not com- the spread of disease, but policy, the fair board has ises registration to satisfy rule at a future date on what Board of Commissioners, ply, which resulted in their critics have questioned the done nothing to answer the the floor plan purchaser’s changes will be made to the the body which creates the removal from the fair- move and its relevance to public’s complaints. need for accountability. If existing, reaffirmed policy. policy used at each year’s grounds. They were later the issue of disease trans- “The Colorado Coalition the floor plan purchaser “Right now, we’re trying state fair, recently voted to compensated for the market mission. The issue of privacy Opposing Mandatory 4-H uses the premises registra- to determine whether poul- continue the requirement of price of their animals and is one which is central to and FFA Premises ID is cer- tion information to resolve try will be included. Other a National Animal Identifi- travel expenses after sign- those who oppose NAIS, and tainly disappointed with the a drug residue issue, they small animals which would cation System (NAIS) prem- ing an agreement removing questions surrounding the results of the recent vote at will have compromised the show up at the fair, like rab- ises ID number for all ani- the fair from liability. seemingly public availabil- the Colorado State Fair database again,” said Reid. bits, are currently exempt mals entered in the junior The debate continued to ity of the NAIS data, which Commission,” said Reid. “We “So much for disease trace under NAIS, but poultry is sale and junior show. swirl long after the incident is not supposed to be re- are disappointed that Colo- back only.” included,” said Wiseman. A version of this policy was occurred, in an argument leased, were raised at the rado youth have been placed State Fair General Man- He says that while health in effect for the 2007 State which pitted Colorado state 2007 State Fair. in the middle of an argument ager Chris Wiseman says paperwork requirements Fair when controversy erupt- officials against concerned John Reid of Ordway, CO, that needs to be settled in the most recent directive will remain the same, a new ed as a result of the premises citizens who stand strongly leads an ad hoc group of other places. We are disap- from the board of commis- system for verifying the en- registration requirement. opposed to NAIS, particu- ranchers and citizens in pointed that these young- sioners instructs him and trants’ NAIS status will be Youths who were attempting larly its implementation at Colorado who oppose NAIS sters and their parents are his staff to evaluate the nec- in place to eliminate the to show their livestock were the State Fair. and its implementation at forced to make this impor- essary extent of the prem- problems which occurred at barred from doing so unless State officials contend the State Fair. Reid said tant decision on whether or ises registration require- the 2007 event. their parents agreed to reg- that premises registration is that with the continuation not to register their prem- ment. “We’ll have a different ister their premises. a necessary step to prevent of the premises registration ises in the NAIS system “The board has directed process than we did this based on their enrollment in us to look at how to imple- year. Where previously we a youth program, instead of ment the requirement more tried to verify the premises the true merits of NAIS.” smoothly, and also to deter- registrations on-site, we will FIGURE 4 CATTLE COMPANY Reid explained that while mine exactly what animals now check these things out FALL ROUNDUP SALE premises registration infor- should be covered,” ex- prior to the event and notify mation is to be released only plained Wiseman. “We do the entrants who do not DECEMBER 18, 2007 - ECKERT, CO to qualified officials in the know that one change will have the proper NAIS reg- event of a disease outbreak, include the requirement that istration,” Wiseman said. the rules being implemented our rodeo contractor have a Adding, “Certainly there are at the State Fair livestock premises ID. But right now, people who are opposed to 50 - 2007 Weanling Bulls shows would appear to vio- the rules stand as they were the board’s decision on this, late the intended privacy of this year; all animals en- and it’s an emotional issue. Dam at Side the information. tered in the junior sale and But I have a job to do, which “The Colorado Depart- junior show must have a is ensure the health of all 30 - Replacement Heifers ment of Agriculture has the premises registration.” the animals at the fair." — 14 - Long Yearling Bulls State Fair using the prem- Wiseman said the board will Tait Berlier, WLJ Editor 10 - Bred Females U.S. and Russia close to beef deal Russia’s appetite for beef With rising oil revenue, to what they could sell for 52 Gary, Gail or George Volk products has grown sub- Russia has been importing cents a pound, Doud said. stantially and gone sharply much more of the pricier That didn’t allow for much 970-929-5181 [email protected] upscale since it banned U.S. cuts like ribeyes, getting more than liver trade, he 970-835-3944 www.figure4cattleco.com exports four years ago, re- them from places like Bra- said, but with Russian per ported the Wall Street Jour- zil, Argentina and Australia, capita income on the rise, nal Dec. 3. according to the U.S. Meat that price point has risen to Salers - Black Angus Optimizers - Aubrac Composites Before Russia banned Export Federation (US- $1.20 to $1.30 a pound and U.S. beef in reaction to the MEF). Russians are using that pur- discovery of a case of bovine Russia’s beef imports in chasing power to buy more spongiform encephalopathy 2001 totaled about 640,000 expensive beef cuts. (BSE), it was the fifth-larg- metric tons, according to So far, U.S. sales have SUBSCRIBE NOW! est market for U.S. exports. USDA data. The latest gov- made up zero percent of But where citizens bought ernment forecast for 2007, that, according to a data Don’t miss your chance mostly cheaper meat prod- released in February, shows table on the USMEF's Web ucts like livers, hearts and Russia was expected to buy site, www.usmef.org. kidneys, they are now mov- more than 1 million ton. That could change, though, to get the best read ing up the food chain to cuts Since banning U.S. beef as early as this week, U.S. like tenderloin. imports, Russia has had government and industry livestock industry Now the U.S. and Russia trouble meeting its rising officials said, but it would be have nearly finished a new demand. U.S. exporters, op- restricted to the November publication. deal that domestic producers erating under a weakened 2006 agreement which lim- are counting on to generate dollar, are in good position its U.S. beef exports to prod- millions of dollars in sales. to take advantage of the ucts from non-Canadian ori- ❏ 3 years $87.00 Rates apply to U.S. subscriptions only. Includes these Richard Crowder, former growing need, federation gin and from only cattle chief agriculture negotiator spokeswoman Cheryl Ka- younger than 30 months old Best Buy! quality magazines: for the U.S. trade represen- menski said. at slaughter. Older cattle are ❏ • Bull Buyer’s Guide tative (USTR), said: “We’ve “While the U.S. has been believed to be more prone to 2 years $65.00 • Commercial Cattle Issue got this down to a minimal out of the market, Brazil, BSE infection, and Canada ❏ 1 year $45.00 • Properties Ranch & Farm number of issues. We’re go- Australia, New Zealand and has contended with past ing to get this done.” Crowder Argentina combined have not cases of BSE. Name ______is now a consultant and ne- been able to fill the liver void,” The new agreement U.S. gotiator for USTR. Kamenski said. “So there is and Russian negotiators have Company ______U.S. exporters can legally great potential for that liver been working on for months export beef to Russia, but market to be very lucrative is said to be compliant with Address ______only under a November 2006 for U.S. exporters.” international guidelines laid agreement that applies bur- Gregg Doud, chief econo- out by the Paris-based World City ______State______densome restrictions on what mist for the U.S.-based Na- Organization for Animal can be sent. No shipments to tional Cattlemen’s Beef Asso- Health, or OIE. In May, OIE Zip ______Phone ______Russia have been made un- ciation, attended an interna- granted the U.S. a favorable der that deal, but at least one tional food show in Germany “controlled risk” rating for the Email ______sale was recently struck, ac- this year and came back opti- way it protects cattle and the cording to U.S. government mistic about the potential for human food supply from ❏ Payment Enclosed ❏ Bill Me Later ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard and industry officials. The lucrative sales to Russia. BSE, a disease that can be new deal would lift the re- When the U.S. lost the transmitted to humans Complete the following for credit card orders: strictions, making trade flow Russian market, U.S. export- through consumption of much less onerous. ers were pretty much limited tainted meat. — DTN _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ NAMP files amicus soever of imminent harm” than they did a year ago, during the time the court USDA said in its November CARD NUMBER brief in R-CALF case would consider the case. The agricultural prices report. North American Meat brief also challenged the Higher prices for complete EXPIRATION DATE Processors (NAMP) and merits of the case. “Because feeds, feed supplements, other meat organizations the arguments…the plain- feedgrains and concentrates recently filed an amicus cur- tiffs present here did not more than offset lower pric- iae (friend of the court) brief succeed in their original, es for hay and forages. Pric- _/_/_/_/ opposing R-CALF’s Nov. 1 virtually identical form be- MONTH YEAR SIGNATURE es were up 4 percent from motion for a preliminary fore the 9th Circuit, there is October. Soybean prices av- injunction against USDA’s no basis for concluding that eraged $9.48 per bushel in lifting of the ban on import- plaintiffs are likely to suc- November, up 55 percent PLEASE PRINT NAME AS IT APPEARS ON THE CREDIT CARD ing cattle from Canada over ceed in this case... The defi- thirty months of age. “The ciencies of plaintiffs’ argu- from a year ago, while corn injury caused to packing ments are not cured by the prices averaged $3.49 per plants and their employ- addition of more plaintiffs or bushel, up 21 percent from Mail to: ees…far outweigh any harm the selection of a new fo- last year. Hog prices, aver- likely to befall the plaintiffs,” rum.” aging $38.50 per cwt., were the brief stated. It called R- 14 percent below a year ago, CALF’s predictions of ir- Feed prices up while all beef cattle prices, Circulation Dept., P.O. Box 370930, Denver, CO 80237-0930 reparable harm “alarmist Livestock producers paid at an average of $89.30 per FOR EXPRESS SUBSCRIPTION CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-850-2769 and speculative.” R-CALF 21 percent more to feed cwt., were up 6 percent from “fails to show any risk what- their animals in November last November. — WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2007 5

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3201 Frederick Avenue, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2997 • (816) 383-5100 • www.angus.org © 2007 American Angus Association 6 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SALE reports BOBCAT ANGUS ANNUAL balance and style with a good spread Clear Creek Land & Livestock, Chi- 122 Reg. bred heifers ...... 1,594 completed its fall 2007 sale season heifers at steady, strong prices also. PRODUCTION SALE in their EPDs and are predominately nook, MT, $4,500. Bred heifers: 25 187 Reg. cows, 6 & 7 yr ...... 2,180 with two successful sales. The 10th TOPS—Bull calves: Stevenson Nov. 19, Great Falls, MT AI sired by proven popular bulls. The head, AI to Danny Boy; ultrasound- 83 Com. bred cows ...... 1,390 Annual Show Steer and Heifer sale Moneymaker 1427, 1/27/07, by Ste- 67 Bulls, fall yearlings, commercial bred heifers and cows tested carrying heifer calves, to Scott 1,317 Com. bred heifers ...... 1,381 was held Nov. 4 and posted the high- venson Moneymaker R185; to 44 coming 2’s ...... $2,761 again drew strong attention also. TOPS and Griff Bye, Kevin, MT, $1,575 each. Auctioneers: Joe Goggins, est averages to date for the event, Farms, Cameron, TX, $30,000. Basin 315 Com. bred heifers ...... 1,350 —Bulls: Bobcat VRD S47, 8/24/06, by 15 head, AI to Danny Boy; ultrasound- Roger Jacobs, Ty Thompson with 33 head of steers averaging Mile High 3784, 2/9/07, by Riverbend 30 Com. bred cows, 2’s ...... 900 Vermilion Dateline 7078; to Verplugeon tested carrying heifer calves, to James and Bill Cook $2,800 and 21 fancy show heifer Mile High 3718; to Idland Cattle Co., 31 Com. bred cows, 10 year ...900 Ranch, Havre, MT, $6,000. Bobcat Peebles, Chouteau, MT, $1,525 each. Pat and Babe Goggins and all their prospects going for an average of Circle, MT, Currant Creek Angus, 10 Reg. heifer calves...... 1,000 Payweight S29, 8/19/05, by Vermilion — JERRY GLIKO family held their “Fall Spectacular” $4,100. New to this year’s offering Roundup, MT, Stevenson Diamond Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Payweight J847; to Keith Harlo, Gey- Performance sale this year selling, in was a stout set of steers from Gabel Dot, Hobson, and Gary Wall, Baxter, Bobcat Angus saw strong steady ser, MT, $5,500. Bobcat Danny Boy VERMILION RANCH ANNUAL addition to the regular offering, the Cattle of Galeton, CO, which included IA, $29,000. Diamond Payweight demand at their 3rd annual sale for S3, 2/16/06, by Connealy Danny Boy; FALL PRODUCTION SALE dispersion of all of their 2000 and 2001 the high selling steer at $11,000. The T411, 1/6/07, by Vermilion Payweight the impressive uniform offering they to 9 Bar F Ranch, Martinsdale, MT, Nov. 24, Billings, MT spring calving cows. Demand was high selling heifer sold for $12,500. J847; to Scott Stock Farm, Cross- presented this year. The thick made $5,250. Bobcat Danny Boy S31, 288 Bulls, 2’s and strong for these popular cattle from Next was the Colorado Connection 3 field, Alberta, $14,500. Stevenson On bulls have good growth performance, 8/19/06, by Connealy Danny Boy; to fall yearlings ...... $3,063 this proven reputation program that production sale held Dec. 2. Included Target 10T6, 1/27/07, by Boyd On has been breeding Angus for over 40 in the offering of nearly 170 head were Target 1083; to Cottonwood Angus, years. The breeding program offers bred heifers, bred cows, bulls and Pipestone, MN, $10,000. Diamond generations of AI to proven, breed- pregnant recipient cows. The guest Payweight 4047, 1/3/07, by Vermilion The Red Meat Club of Denver leading sires with a world of balance consignor was Naylor Cattle Com- Payweight J 847; to Deerfield Colony, performance and consistent EPDs pany of Balko, OK. The bulls posted Lewistown, MT, $10,000. Stevenson with desirable spread. The cattle sold the highest average at $2,700 with Coal Bank 1917, 1/21/07, by 21 AR cordially invites you to attend a dinner and guest lecture. to breeders and ranchers across the dual high sellers at $3,000 each. An Coal Bank C014; to Cottonwood country. TOPS—Bulls: Vermilion impressive set of bred cows averaged Angus, $10,000. 2-Year-old bulls: Thursday, January 17, 2008 Danny Boy JK S430, 2/9/06, by Con- $2,500 with a high seller of $5,400. Diamond Justice 901S, 2/8/06, by ER to be held at nealy Danny Boy; to Vin-Mar Angus, The bred heifers averaged $1,800 Justice N013; to Edwards Angus Gordon, NE, $13,000. Vermilion Extra with high sellers at $6,000, $4,750 Ranch, Denton, MT, $26,000. Ste- THE NATIONAL WESTERN CLUB S794, 8/15/06, by Nichols Extra K205; and $4,100. Volume buyers were Bret venson On Target S903, 1/13/06, by to Cooney Bros., Harlowton, MT, 2/3 and Donnie Woods of Vernal, UT, and Boyd On Target 1083; to Daniels National Western Complex int. and full poss, $11,500. Vermilion Curt Soehner of Wray, CO. — Angus, Fairfield, TX, $23,500. Ste- 4655 Humboldt St. • Denver, CO 80216 Nebraska S727, 8/31/06, by Baldridge SIDWELL HAY & CATTLE venson Traveler 4106, 1/29/06, by No-host cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Nebraska 901; to Bobcat Angus, SAV 8180 Traveler 004; to Rice Followed by the traditional prime rib dinner at 6:30 p.m. Galata, MT, $10,000. Vermilion Ne- STEVENSON/BASIN ANGUS Ranches, Harrison, MT, $12,500. braska S774, 8/24/06, by Baldridge ANNUAL FALL Basin Bushwacker 031S, 2/27/06, by — Featuring — Nebraska 901; to Mike Delaney, PRODUCTION SALE BCC Bushwacker 41-93; to Evans Grass Range, MT, $6,500. Vermilion Nov. 25-27, Hobson, MT Farm and Zybok Angus, Stevensville, The Harold Harper Family, Eaton, Colorado Extra S773, 8/19/06, by Nichols Extra 303 Reg. cows ...... $2,737 TX, $12,000. Basin Future Direction 2008 Friend of the National Western Stock Show K205; to Davidson Angus, Burlington, 255 Reg. bred heifers ...... 3,223 6S18, 3/16/06, by Basin Future Direc- WY, $6,500. Reg. cows: Vermilion 2 Reg. heifer Calves ...... 12,750 tion N905; to Gerkin Farms, Orleans, and Red Meat Industry Award Recipients Lass 1370, 3/24/01, by Rally Dutch- 5 Embryo lots ...... 2,100 IN, $12,000. Reg. females: Basin with Guest Lecturer man 219; to Currant Creek Angus, 1 Flush ...... 30,000 Lucy N728, 2/26/03, by CA Future Roundup, MT, $10,500. LJ Lass 1173, 2,260 Com. bred Direction 5321; to Downey Proper- Tom Field 2/9/01, by Bladridge Nebraska 901; to heifers and cows ...... 1,327 ties, Pace, FL, 1/2 interest, $110,000. Associate Professor, CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences Snake Creek Angus, Morrill, NE, 509 Bulls coming 2’s ...... 3,290 Basin Lucy 2S15, 2/23/06, by River- "Back to the Future" $8,250. Vermilion Blackcap 1319, 534 Bull calves ...... 3,177 bend Mile High 3718; to Vintage 3/5/01, by Vermilion Dateline 7078; to Auctioneers: Roger Jacobs, Angus, Modesto, CA, and Shoulder Please join us for the 102 year celebration, January 12-27, 2008! Snake Creek Angus, $8,000. Com- Joe Goggins and Steve Dorran Bone Plantation, White Plains, GA, mercial cows: 11 heads, 2’s, carrying 1/2 interest, $105,000. Basin Lucy Attendance by Reservations accepted on a first-come, This was the 47th annual sale for RESERVATION ONLY. bull calves, to Barb Skelton, Stanford, the Stevenson families and their noted 6433, 3/2/03, by Bon View New De- first-served basis. Seating is limited to 250 guests. MT, $1,625 each. 13 head, 3’s; to Fred reputation programs and the nation’s sign 1407; to Express Ranches, and Sandra Miller, Harlem, MT, $1,600 largest and longest established bull Yukon, OK, and Deer Valley Farms, Mail reservation to: each. Commercial bred heifers: 66 sale. This year’s bull sale was prob- Fayetteville, TN, $80,000. Stevenson head, AI to TC Franklin; carrying ably the most consistent and steady Clova Pride L888, 3/15/01, by VDAR The Red Meat Club of Denver heifer calves, to Fred Sargent Ranch- throughout in quality and prices for the Ambush 2478; to Saulk Angus Valley, c/o National Western Stock Show • 4655 Humboldt • Denver, CO 80216 es, Bend, OR, $1,625 each. 259 head, number of bulls sold. The impressive Rock Falls, IL, and Craig Moore Phone: 303/299-5556, Cyndi Murren AI to TC Franklin or Danny Boy; all offering drew strong demand on a Farms, Toronto, Canada, 1/2 interest, I plan to attend the January 17, 2008, meeting. carrying bull calves, to Fred Sargent number of bulls from purebred opera- $50,000. Commercial bred cows: Ranches, $1,600 each. — JERRY 10 head 2- to 3-year-old cows to There will be ______people in my party. 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Phone ( ) WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2007 7 USDA will conduct surveys in January Senate approves Peru trade agreement USDA will be conducting of U.S. sheep, goats, and local NASS representative. The U.S. Senate last Tuesday passed a mediately eliminate duties on high-qual- surveys of approximately cattle and their products,” As with all NASS sur- small Trade Promotion Authority with ity beef and provide duty-free tariff rate 23,000 sheep and goat pro- added Picanso. veys, information provided Peru. The passage of the measure marked quotas on standard beef cuts,” says Sta- ducers and 50,000 cattle Selected sheep and goat by respondents is confiden- the first completion of a trade bill this cey Satterlee, director of legislative affairs operations nationwide dur- producers in Colorado will tial by law. NASS safe- year. It could also pave the way for other for NCBA. ing the first two weeks in be contacted by the NASS guards the privacy of all pending agreements with other South and Other key components of this agree- January. Colorado Field Office dur- survey responses and pub- Central American countries as well as the ment are Peru’s implementation of the “Every January and July, ing the first two weeks of lishes only state- and na- South Korean agreement. Those mea- World Organization for Animal Health the USDA’s National Agri- January and asked to pro- tional-level data, ensuring sures are being pushed by some producer (OIE)-consistent import measures for cultural Statistics Service vide information on the that no individual opera- groups and hailed as a key to improving beef, and Peru’s agreement to recognize (NASS) conducts the Sheep number of breeding and tion or producer can be beef prices. the equivalence of the U.S. beef inspection and Goat Inventory and market sheep and goats, identified. The Senate voted 77-18 to pass the systems. Peru has also committed in writ- Cattle Surveys to measure lambs and kids born during NASS survey results will agreement, which was revamped earlier ing to specific Sanitary and Phytosanitary and report current condi- the previous year, as well be published in the Sheep this year to include groundbreaking labor (SPS) terms. tions and trends in the U.S. as mohair production, wool and Goats report and the and environmental provisions. The House However, despite the increased trade sheep, goat, and cattle in- production and prices. biannual Cattle report, both voted 285-132 for the agreement last opportunities, the bill was not without its dustries,” said Reneé Pi- Meanwhile, cattle produc- scheduled for release on month. The deal locks in Peru’s duty-free critics, including R-CALF United Stock- canso, director of the NASS ers will be asked to provide Feb. 1, 2008. The reports access to the U.S. market under a long- growers of America and several democrats Colorado Field Office. total inventory, beef cows, will provide state- and na- standing U.S. trade-preference program, in the Senate who voted against it. “Timely and accurate data milk cows, bulls, replace- tional-level estimates rele- creating a more favorable environment Senate Majority Leader Henry Reid, on sheep, goat, and cattle ment heifers, other heifers, vant to the sheep, goat, and for foreign investment in Peru. D-NV, voted against the measure out of inventory and production steers, calves, and number cattle industries. These and The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) esti- concern about how prior trade agreements allows USDA and the indus- of calves born during the all NASS reports are avail- mated that the agreement would in- have been enforced. try to be more responsive to previous year. able online at: www.nass. crease U.S. exports of agricultural prod- “I recognize that this FTA (free trade the American and interna- Producers selected for usda.gov. For more informa- ucts to Peru by more than $700 million agreement) reflects major improvements tional public, increase con- these surveys will have the tion on NASS surveys and once the measure is fully implemented. from the previous model. But, I still see sumer understanding and option of responding via reports, call the NASS Colo- “Upon full implementation, all U.S. ag- many holes in U.S. trade policy that need awareness, and establish an telephone, mail, Internet, or rado Field Office at 800/392- ricultural exports, including barley, corn, to be filled,” Reid said. appreciation for the benefits personal interview with a 3202. — WLJ sorghum and distillers dried grains with Now that the measure is on its way to solubles will enter Peru duty-free. Previ- be signed into law by President Bush— ously, all agricultural exports faced an something that he is expected to do quick- average tariff of 18 percent. It’s a definite ly—producer groups will turn their atten- win for U.S. producers,” said Ken Hob- tion to other trade deals in an effort to get bie, USGC president and CEO. “This them passed before the end of the year. agreement is essential to expanding Like the Peru FTA, deals with Colombia trade opportunities for U.S. feed grain and Panama allow for duty-free treatment exports to the region. And with the pas- of high-quality U.S. beef on day one of sage of free trade agreements with Co- implementation. Both Colombia and lombia and Panama currently awaiting Panama have put in place import mea- approval, the U.S. ultimately will broad- sures consistent with the OIE guidelines en market access for U.S. feed grains to and have agreed to recognize the U.S. beef over two-thirds of the population in the inspection system as equivalent. These Colorado Springs, CO • Jan. 6-12, 2008 Western Hemisphere. U.S. feed grains agreements have also broken down pre- win in a free trade environment and we existing SPS and technical barriers. Billings, MT • Jan. 20-16, 2008 are pleased with this step in the right “NCBA’s cattle-producing members need direction.” Congress to step up and pass the Colombia Abilene, TX • Feb. 10-16, 2008 Cattle producers stand to gain in the and Panama deals so the U.S. agricultural passage of the agreement, as well, as the sector can begin reaping the benefits of Call for our free information packet: market opens to increased shipments of these well-negotiated agreements,” says 707-429-2292 U.S. beef which could amount to as much Satterlee. “The best way for America’s as $15 million annually, according to farmers and ranchers to achieve prosper- www. ranchingforprofit.com National Cattlemen’s Beef Association ity is for Congress to support expanding (NCBA). trade within the global marketplace.” — “Under this agreement, Peru will im- John Robinson, WLJ Editor

COOL revisions may shift to another bill Some meat industry ex- would consider adding the as a bill that would move by ecutives who back the farm COOL provision to an omni- unanimous consent. bill provision to revise man- bus appropriations bill or to Randy Russell, a lobbyist datory country-of-origin la- a continuing resolution, the who represented a coalition beling (COOL) of meat are source said. of producers, meat proces- getting so worried Congress “Ideally, it would be best sors and retailers who were Tuesday, January 8 will not finish the bill in a (for the provision) to be on not enthusiastic about timely fashion that they are the farm bill,” a meat indus- COOL but didn’t want the Shasta Livestock / Cottonwood, CA searching for alternative try source said. But he add- 2002 law to go into effect, must-pass bills to which the ed that if the farm bill con- also said he is not ready to COOL provision could be tinues to be stalled in the urge Congress to move attached. But Senate Agri- Senate, or in conference COOL separately from the culture Chairman Tom Har- with the House, or if it faces farm bill. But Russell added Catalog Deadline: kin, D-IA, and lobbyists who a presidential veto and that his coalition looks at the negotiated the proposal are doesn’t get finished until bill from the date of imple- not willing to consider that March or not at all, “we have mentation on Sept. 30, 2008, December 23rd option at this time. got to find some way to peel and “looks backward.” The Meat executives want the off” COOL. closer the date of enactment COOL provision enacted as A spokesperson for Har- gets toward the implemen- soon as possible because it kin said last Tuesday that tation date, Russell said, the Watch the sale on DISH Network. is supposed to go into effect removing the COOL provi- more likely his members on Sept. 30, 2008, and the sion could diminish support would want the measure to Agriculture Department for the farm bill: “The chair- move separately. Please call (530) 347-3793 will need several months to man is absolutely focused on If the bill were to move by write a rule to implement it, getting this bill done to ad- unanimous consent, Buis for Channel information! a meat industry source ex- dress many, many vital is- said it should also include plained. But even worse for sues that are represented in labeling of chicken, which is the industry—if Congress the farm bill,” she said. “If we not in the version the House No pre-registration required. does not finish the farm bill start disassembling the bill passed as part of its farm bill and instead extends the now, that will only detract in July, but it is under con- 2002 farm bill for a year or from the main focus of get- sideration in the Senate. two—the COOL law in the ting the full bill enacted.” Russell said the National WATCH & LISTEN TO THE SALE AT: 2002 bill would go into ef- National Farmers Union Chicken Council, a member fect, the source said. President Tom Buis, who of his coalition, supports Some ranchers backed the acted as a negotiator for the labeling chicken, but the 2002 law, but the industry producers who want label- overall coalition’s support in general considered the ing as a marketing tool, said, depends on whether all con- 2002 COOL law so compli- “At this point, I think we are gressional leaders agree to cated and expensive to im- going to get a farm bill add it to the list. For details or for the representative nearest you, please call: plement that it convinced through the Senate. I am The 2002 law covered Republican-led congresses not ready to pull the plug on pork, beef, lamb fresh fruits 530-347-3793 to use the appropriations the farm bill.” and vegetables, peanuts and process to order USDA not Buis added that produc- fish and seafood at the final or e-mail us at [email protected] to implement it. No one ers “want to see [country-of- point of retail sale. Only the thinks the current Demo- origin labeling] implement- seafood provision has been LOOK FOR THE CATALOG & PICTURES ON OUR WEB SITE: cratic-controlled Congress ed by September 2008.” If implemented. The House- www.wvmcattle.com would stop it from finally the farm bill is delayed until passed version this year going into effect and indus- spring, Buis said, he would added goat meat and the Market your cattle with the professionals! try officials have begun look- consider an alternative Senate bill would add maca- ing at whether Congress means of passage, possibly damia nuts. — DTN 8 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2007 9 La Niña conditions deteriorate Weather the current moderate La The long-term predic- PRODUCT news Niña conditions will con- tion for the current La (from page 1) IGENITY profile now more powerful JoinJoin UsUs At GaltGalt tinue through the winter Niña conditions shows an pasture grazing was ham- and into the spring. expected weakening after Merial announces the addition of new genetic markers pered by high wheat prices. “We are expecting this La February and a complete to the comprehensive IGENITY profile—making it more WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Those prices could climb Niña will continue through dissipation of the weather robust and powerful than before. 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By adding new markers, we have accurately, the current NWS increased the precision of the profile and the value to pro- Last sale of the year! forecasts show that produc- ducers,” says Dr. Stewart Bauck, executive director of ers in some areas can expect Strategic Marketing, IGENITY. “These additions give We will be closed two some improvement as La producers a more powerful tool to make confident selection, AUCTION YARD weeks for the holidays Niña conditions deteriorate management and marketing decisions based on their cat- 209-745-1515 Office in mid-2008. 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For more information on the Editor comprehensive IGENITY profile, visit www.IGENITY.com www.propertiesmag.net or call 877/IGENITY. — WLJ 10 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MARKETnews Markets at a Glance Beef Report

11.281105.562 This Week Week Ago Year Ago WEEKLY COMPOSITE BOXED BEEF 13051 11/29/07 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PRIME BRANDED CHOICE SELECT UNGRADED Choice Fed Steers 91.00▼ 94.88 85.00 ENDING Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price CME Feeder Index 107.17▼ 109.95 99.73 Nov. 30 7,160 143.39 34 186.93 449 155.68 1,893 148.40 1,582 136.19 3,203 126.48 ▼ Nov. 23 6,938 143.42 48 187.58 507 151.75 2,132 146.61 1,457 134.90 2,819 127.52 Boxed Beef Average 147.63 149.88 142.64 Nov. 16 7,330 141.98 89 184.44 493 149.30 2,003 143.72 1,901 134.78 2,844 124.10 Average Dressed Steers 145.43▼ 148.12 133.38 Nov. 9 7,215 135.45 34 178.00 516 145.98 1,973 140.19 1,557 130.00 3,153 120.61 Live Slaughter Weight* 1,305▲ 1,304 1,292 Nov. 2 7,672 137.24 29 179.05 547 148.32 2,101 141.27 1,691 131.58 3,304 122.43 Weekly Slaughter** 677,000▲ 580,000 636,000 DAILY BEEF CUTOUTS Beef Production*** 24,066.4▲ 23,532.7 23,813.6 ————————————— FED BOXED BEEF ———————— DATE CHOICE SELECT COW BEEF CUTOUT 50% LEAN 90% LEAN Hide/Offal Value 9.90▼ 10.08 9.12 December 6 147.63 131.15 103.50 43.16 123.91 Corn Price 4.12▲ 4.00 3.71 December 5 148.21 132.35 104.20 44.06 125.25 *Average weight for previous week. December 4 148.47 136.66 104.65 47.18 126.04 **Total slaughter for previous week. December 3 149.62 133.70 103.59 49.26 124.05 ***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. November 30 150.21 133.81 103.61 48.31 124.04

Selected Auction Markets Cattle Futures Week Ending 12-10-07 Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements CME LIVE CATTLE Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up 11/30 12/3 12/4 12/5 12/6 High* Low* December 9385 9422 9427 9372 9385 10105 8665 NORTHWEST February 9577 9637 9630 9595 9617 10177 9130 November 30 1,884 109-129 106-126 99-11- 94-104 94-103 93-102 40-48 April 9710 9780 9785 9760 9770 10135 9440 Blackfoot, ID 100-120 95-115 94-107 93-103 90-98 89-100 48-57 June 9302 9345 9377 9365 9367 9712 9302 November 29 756 111-123 99-118.75 98-103.10 96.50-100 90-99.75 42-50.25 61-69 August 9377 9417 9420 9400 9415 9590 7495 Burley, ID 108-113.50 105.110.50 92.50-110 93-96 88-98 85-94 46-52 October 9782 9805 9800 9782 9802 9870 9722 December 1 325 85-94 85-97.25 85-99 85-94 89 80-94 32-45.75 615-700 Junction City, OR 80-84 75-85 85-98 80-85 86.50 82.50 44.75-56.75 375-600 December 5 1,214 100-115 105-120 105-110 95-105 95-98 92-98 89-95 45-50 CME FEEDER CATTLE Madras, OR 104-110 92-102 93-103 93-103 91-96 85-91 45-50 11/30 12/3 12/4 12/5 12/6 High* Low* December 5 2,086 122-139 109-129 103-109 95-106 95-102 93-101 36-42 January 10770 10805 10700 10625 10635 11945 10485 Vale, OR 103-114 102-113 94-1002 89-97 85-95 83-93 36-42 440-560 March 10830 10880 10802 10745 10757 11747 10420 November 26 936 113 107-109.75 98.50-105.75 96.75 97.50 36-40 April 10990 11020 10972 10935 10955 11470 10935 Davenport, WA 92-96.50 97.75-97 90.50-95.75 87-92.50 59 800-900 May 11100 11140 11105 11067 11082 11485 11100 November 29 1940 107-115 103.25-113.25 95-98.75 89-94.75 91.25-93 43-48 August 11192 11220 11175 11135 11145 11342 11135 Toppenish, WA 100.50-112.50 100-111.25 87.50-95 85.50-91.50 64.75 50-55 September 11130 11130 11090 11060 11060 11130 11060 FAR WEST *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. December 4 560 108.25-123.50 101.25-108.25 101.25 96.75 97.50 87-94.50 Chino Vally, AZ 104.50-105.50 95.25-106.50 100.25-101.50 90.25-96.50 87.25 November 30 1,978 97-122 96-110 92-105 90-95.10 80-93.50 38-43 Cottonwood, CA 90-101.50 90-96.50 88-94.10 87-92.10 Canadian Markets November 26 1,461 95-103.50 90-97 85-88.50 45-54 Famoso, CA 85-96.75 85-96 53-55 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal November 29 1,892 110-118 108-115 95-103.50 90-99.75 80-96 30-36 Galt, CA 95-108 97-109 95-105 91-98.50 90-99 48-52.50 Inspected Slaughter Figures, November 30 November 27 N/A 99.50-107 91-99 48-55 700-800 Weekly Madera, CA 95-101 90-97 85-92 49-53 November 29 675 107-117 105-116 101-114 97-108 95-104 91-104 37-38 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change* Cedar City, UT 101-112 95-107 91-98 85-97 83-93 43-51 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb. 85.51 3.46 November 27 2,034 125-142.50 119-137 110-128.50 104-114 95.50-104.75 91-100.75 87-98 47.75-51.75 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 85.30 4.30 Salina, UT Ontario Auctions Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb. 78.35 4.58 NORTH CENTRAL Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 79.12 4.11 9 Markets 18,151 120.50-126 112.25-120.75 106-112.75 100-110 96.75-107.50 88.75-93 Iowa 102-108.25 96-105.50 90-100 88.75 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1,100-1,400lb. 33.25 -0.38 November 30 6,961 110-142 116-142 108-129.25 100-111.50 98-102.50 96.75-105.25 44.75-47.50 *Price comparison from two weeks ago. Montana 106-122 102-118.50 98.75-112.50 94-102.75 96-103.75 95.50-104.50 58-59.25 Average feeder cattle prices for November 29, 2007 December 5 4,650 129 129-141.50 115-135.25 107.50-121 103.111.25 107.50-116.50 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Bassett, NE 116-132.75 106.50-117.75 97-107.50 95-109.50 104.50-112.25 400-600 lb. 103.43-110.93 109.43-113.43 103.93-106.93 December 1 1,600 147 131-144.25 114.50-123.75 107.50-113.50 103-108.25 600-800 lb. 90.94-93.94 92.44-95.94 89.44-96.94 Ericson, NE 125-133 116.50-124 111.50-116.50 No report available 800+ lb. 86.94-90.94 80.94-89.94 82.95-85.44 Imperial, NE Heifers: December 5 4,625 134.50-139 127.50 112.25-124.75 110-113 107.50-111.35 105-111.50 51.51-56 300-500 lb. 95.44-99.94 94.94-96.94 91.44-92.44 Kearney, NE 115.50-118.25 106-113.25 100-109.25 100.25-107 100.75-110.10 48-52.25 500-700 lb. 87.44-91.94 84.45-88.94 84.94-78.95 November 30 2,300 128-135 117-128.50 114-120 114 700-800+ lb. 82.45 80.95 78.95 Lexington, NE 126 115-129.25 106.50-118.75 104-105 No report available Canadian Live Animal Imports Ogallala, NE Feeder Slaughter November 29 4,255 142 140-148.25 128-138 111-128.75 103.50-117 99-108.25 Dickinson, ND 132.50 119.50-124.50 107-126.50 101-113.50 99-105.50 97-102 Cattle Total 21,769 17,356 November 30 4,600 135 129-137.50 109-125.50 105-113.50 103-111 107-108 Canadian Federally Inspected Slaughter Herreid, SD 122-130 111-124 104.50-110 95.75-102 100-101 96.-96.25 Current Week Ago Year Ago November 27 2,225 149.75-154 133-136.50 118-134 104-119 99-109.50 95-105.50 Huron, SD 113-116.50 106.50-115.75 102.75-108.50 98-101.50 92-100.50 Nov. 24, 2007 Nov. 17, 2007 Nov. 25, 2006 November 30 2,775 130-135.50 127-134 109-126 104.50-113 97.50 45.25-46 Cattle 59,228 57,776 63,833 St. Onge, SD 117.50 110-118 101.25-116 100.25-103 99 98 57 November 27 1,306 131-136.50 107-122 103-108 Fed Cattle Trade Riverton, WY 121 106-114.50 98-111 99.50-105 95-99 November 28 6,580 140-154 130-143 114-130.25 105-114.50 109-112 93.50-111 Head Count Avg. Weight Avg. Price Torrington, WY 124.50-138 114.50-130 102-116 101-108.50 102-106.50 95-108 December 3-5, 2007 Live FOB Steer ...... 188 ...... 1,445 ...... 92.83 SOUTH CENTRAL Live FOB Heifer ...... 404 ...... 1,267 ...... 92.00 November 30 5,600 138-146 117.50-137 110-122 105.50-114.50 103-110 95.50-109 Dressed Steer ...... 904 ...... 895 ...... 145.92 Colorado 116-130 106.50-120 101.50-112.75 97-104.75 96-106 103-104.25 Dressed Heifer ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A November 28 2,961 141 117.50-128 110-118.50 106-113.75 109-110 103.75-109 43.50-47 Week ending November 29, 2007 La Junta, CO 111-120 102-112 102-104 105.50-106 101-104.25 63.50-65.50 Live FOB Steer ...... 57,860 ...... 1,336 ...... 95.03 December 6 4,013 122-134 113-121.50 102.50-109.75 100.50-110.75 104-106.25 Live FOB Heifer ...... 52,069 ...... 1,207 ...... 95.20 Dodge City, KS 123-126 108.50-113 105.50-107.50 97-105.25 95.50-103 95 Dressed Steer ...... 26,092 ...... 865 ...... 150.04 November 29 2,941 136.50-142 119-131 115-123 107.75-109 107-111.25 105.50-114 Dressed Heifer ...... 26,072 ...... 789 ...... 149.84 Pratt, KS 112-114 109-110.75 105-111.50 101-105.25 103.50-105.75 65-107.25 Week ending November 24, 2006 November 29 4,831 137 125.50-136.50 115.50-126 103-114 106-111 97-112 Live FOB Steer ...... 48,891 ...... 1,316 ...... 85.92 Salina, KS 110 102.50-110 99.50-102.50 92-101.25 93.85-102 Live FOB Heifer ...... 38,571 ...... 1,202 ...... 85.95 December 6 3,138 135 138 116-127 102.50-120 93.75-108 98-107.75 107.50 46.60-48 850-910 Dressed Steer ...... 26,756 ...... 860 ...... 135.22 Roswell, NM 108-126 100-111.50 90.50-107 91.75-95.50 91.75-55 90.50 65 600-900 Dressed Heifer ...... 19,912 ...... 777 ...... 135.34 Nov. 30, Dec. 1 4,253 131-155 116.50-126 110-119 105-114 104.25-105.35 102.60-104.25 44-48.50 710-930 Apache, OK 110.50-127.50 106.25-115 97.50-108.50 97.50-103.60 100.25-101.25 100.75 57.50-62 760-845 December 6 7,723 104-146.50 128-145 117-129 100-114.50 100-109.50 94.50-107.25 48-50 975-1,080 Imports El Reno, OK 115-122 106-114 101-110 92-102 92-100 95 68 700-780 December 4 3,000 140-156 120-138.50 114-123 105.50-114 101-106.75 99-104.75 49.50-51 USDA Mexico to U.S. McAlester, OK 114-117 106-115.50 96-106.50 90.50-101.50 89-94.50 61.50-63 700-800 December 3, 4 13,532 152-153 139-148 124-139.50 114-129.25 103-115.50 102-109 101.50-109.50 47-49.50 Weekly Livestock Imports Oklahoma City, OK 118-122.50 110-122 106-116.50 95-106 97.75-103.50 97.50-95 64-66.50 1,050-1,175 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. November 30 2,582 126-152 119-145 104-127 95-113 86-111 88-100 43-46 Species Current Previous Current Previous Cuero, TX 109-131 107-115 95-118 90-105 80-94 84-92 58.50-59.50 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date November 29 2238 157-160 140-149 125-139 113.50-119.50 105-108.50 100-109.75 107.50-108.25 46.50-49.50 12/1/07 11/24/07 Dalhart, TX 116-122 104-115 98.50-106.50 96-103 97-98 60.50-64 Feeders 37,639 32,531 969,452 1,125,351 November 29 2,123 116-145 115-118 96-111 93-104 90-104 38-47.50 San Angelo, TX 102-113 90-110 95-107 89-101 85-94 49.50-59 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 December 3 2,570 133-140 121.50-130 110-116 105.50-108.50 104-110.50 39-47 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle Tulia, TX 110-121 102.50-116.50 92.50-99.50 94-101 93.25-95 92 52.50-58 Mexico to TX & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary (November EAST 30).Week ago Actual: 17,523 Year ago Act:ual 36,626. Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings firm to 1.00 higher. Trade and demand December 1 18,300 130-144 111-133 99-116 94-104 91-100 Alabama 107-122 98-110 89-103 83-94 moderate. Bulk of supply consisted of previously contracted steers December 4 795 120-142 110-124 100-110 96-103 95 45-46 850-950 weighing 300-700 lbs. Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 Conway, AR 105-117.50 97-110 94-115 87-95 52-56 60-72 lbs., 116.00-130.00; 400-500 lbs., 106.00-118.00; 500-600 lbs., 96.00- 9 Markets 13,836 110-190 112-143 100-126 82-113 84-100 82 51-55 500-650 108.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs., 106.00-118.00; 400-500 Florida 100-145 96-122.50 84-110 80-94 80-88 48-62 45-79 lbs., 96.00-108.00; 500-600 lbs., 86.00-98.00. December 3 1,962 122-140 112-130 112-119.50 97-114 90-99.50 92-103.75 92-95 48-51 (All sales fob port of entry.) Lexington, KY 98-113 90-116 92-106 89-105 89.96.25 85-97.50 55-57.50 December 3 9,050 130-140 113-135 106.50-120 66-109.50 97.50-109 100-106 Joplin, MO 112-124 101-122 92-109 88.50-100.25 92-98 98.75-99.25 17 Markets 13,125 113-170 114-142.50 101-131 92-112 87-106 85-99 85-88 43.50-49 Tennessee 100-122.50 90-119 87-111 81-102 79-95 78-93 80-86 57.50-63.50 MARKET SITUATION REPORT 6 Markets 3,818 104-126 103-123 94-126 75-116.50 80-107.25 84-105.60 WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ stories Virginia 81-103 85-101.25 89-96.25 80-96 85-96.25 76-89 and statistics from independent marketing organizations. The page one market story utilizes information from the above CANADA sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with analysts December 5 5,156 116-133 106-127.50 98-117.50 96-109.50 94-102.25 90-102 throughout the country. Lethbridge, Alberta 102-122.50 94-112.50 90-106.50 88-96.50 84-92 81-91 30-36 900-1300 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2007 11 Excess supply causes drop in feeder cattle prices ments to Canada, the next “Boneless beef markets much wheat available and mand on short-weaned or Steers between 400-700 lbs. Market largest customer by volume, were mostly steady as sup- many places had a very dry grain fed fleshy calves. Most were steady, with weights (from page 1) accounted for 1,000 metric ply and demand are in bal- year, there are just way too morning sales were certified 750-950 lbs. going $1-3 low- “Very strong byproduct tons of beef. Advanced sales ance, although it is said that many calves coming to mar- preconditioned calves quoted er. Heifers at 350-650 lbs. prices and surging numbers for delivery in 2008 to Mex- fed cattle 50’s were becoming ket, and no place to put as value-added. The large were steady to $2 lower, with of slaughter-ready hogs have ico totaled 600 metric tons. available, which has some them,” said Wall. “There run was partially due to the other weights not well tested bolstered pork packer gross Iowa State University ag thinking lower toward the were a few Midwestern and number of program calves but showing a lower under- margins. The live-to-cutout economist Shane Ellis said end of the week,” he said. Corn Belt auctions where and traditional year-end re- tone. Steer calves weighing price spread is the difference the falling dollar has been a “The beef market should everything was called $5-10 ceipts. Steers weighing an 720 lbs. were good for between the purchase price boon for agricultural exports find a little stability toward lower, and that was even average of 735 lbs. sold for $105.50, while good heifers of a hog and the value of the and meat, in particular. As the end of this week, going being optimistic.” $109.86, and heifers of the weighing 740 lbs. were sell- wholesale meat cuts plus the the dollar has weakened into next (week of Dec. 10) Wall explained that while same type weighing 723 lbs. ing at $103. by-product value. On a over the last eight months, now that packers have demand for calves from sold at $102.48. Last week in Torrington, monthly basis, the pork live- other nations have increas- cleaned up some invento- farmer-feeders is strong, In Joplin, MO, last week, WY, a total of 3,550 head to-cutout price spread was ingly used their purchasing ry.” they are not absorbing there were 9,050 head sold, were sold with steer calves estimated at nearly $21 per power to buy supplies of U.S. Vetterkind said the live enough cattle in the Corn with steers and heifers under 700 lbs. selling steady hog in November, the largest farm goods, including beef. cattle trading action on the Belt to counter the supply. steady to $3 lower. Demand to $2 lower, with instances since December 2001,” LMIC He pointed out that U.S. Chicago Mercantile Ex- “One of the problems with was moderate, with a heavy of $3 lower. Heifer calves beef exports are up 26 per- a lot of farmer-feeders in the analysts said last week in a change last week was the supply. The weather was under 600 lbs. were $103 cent over year ago levels. result of low volume and northern areas is that the release. cool and dry, which was lower. There were not Poultry exports are up 14 concerns about cash direc- only thing they want is big The volume of pork and ideal for transporting and enough comparable sales on poultry production remains percent. tion for the week. He said steers,” says Wall. “Further marketing cattle. Steers of “Growth in meat export the technical signals in the south, where buyers for com- yearling steers and heifers a concern for beef producers 718 lbs. at this sale went for for a good price comparison. volumes has occurred for market were creating a mercial yards are at the auc- $106.05, while heifers weigh- simply due to the fact that Demand was moderate to several reasons. First, for- tough situation for traders. tions, they look at some of ing 724 lbs. sold at $95.21. competing lower-priced pro- good, with overall quality eign markets have growing “The next meaningful the heifers which are way To the north in Bassett, teins keeps a lid on beef sales not nearly as attractive as at the retail level and re- economies, increasing support on the charts for back in price and will buy NE, last week, there was no wealth, and willingness to December live cattle looks to them; but to the north, most trend on the 4,650 head sold, the week previous. Steers of duces consumer willingness 725 lbs. sold for $103.50 at to pay up to purchase beef. pay for U.S. food products. be around $92.50. Perhaps farmers don’t want any heif- though a firm to higher un- Second, the foreign consum- ers. It’s just dragging the this sale, with 725 lb. heifers Seasonal demand for rib and the fundamentals won’t let dertone was noted. The er’s opinion of beef safety is price down.” bringing $99.75. loin products helped to sup- us get down there in the quality of cattle was good to improving, which builds con- “Oklahoma City saw over At the Cattlemen’s Live- port the boxed beef market near-term, however, the very good, with strong de- sumer preference,” Ellis 13,000 head sell and there last week, however, end funds are going to be looking mand for 500-550 weight stock Market in Galt, CA, said. “In the case of poultry, to sell cattle on rallies now,” weren’t even enough year- steers and heifers. A short last week, there was a total meats traded lower for much disease has hampered other ling cattle to set a trend,” of the week and pulled cut- he said. “As I have been list of yearlings also received of 1,550 head of feeder cattle countries’ ability to produce mentioning, any near-term continued Wall. “It’s pretty very competitive bidding. A sold with steers and heifers out prices down with them. the product.” easy for most people to make strength in the cash markets group of 708 lb. steer calves under 650 lbs. selling $1-3 The Choice cutout at mid- Exports to Asia included the decision to bring small day last Thursday was down that gets the futures market sold at $109.95, while heifer lower. Feeder steers and just 500 metric tons for Ja- to rally needs to be sold from and unweaned calves to heifers over 650 lbs. were another 40 cents to trade at pan and 200 metric tons for market when they don’t calves weighing 710 lbs. $147.81, while Select moved a hedge standpoint going went for $98. $2-4 lower. Feeder steers Taiwan during the Nov. into the first of the year.” have much competition.” weighing 600-700 lbs. sold 93 cents lower to trade at 23-29 period. The impor- DTN analyst Walt Hack- In Dodge City, KS, last $131.42. Volume at mid- tance of the Asian markets Feeder cattle ney explained that high corn week at the Winter Live- for $97-105, while heifers week was heavy with nearly has many asking when they Western Video Market and distillers grain prices stock Feeder Cattle Auction, weighing 600-700 lbs. sold 600 loads moving last will come back online. Most and Superior Livestock Auc- are also contributing to the there were 4,013 head sold. for $85-93. — WLJ Wednesday. analysts are expecting trade tion both held sales last softening market. The export market for pro- will resume with South Ko- week, with well over 20,000 “Originally, cattle feeders tein has been a key this year rea and Japan sometime head sold in both. Western felt that with the all-time to supporting prices and last early in 2008. The best news Video reported strong de- record of corn produced this “They were like week’s export numbers is that trade is expected to mand for all classes of feeder year, the price of corn would showed the importance of open wider as the two na- cattle, with a large majority settle to more manageable royalty once: overseas sales to the beef tions loosen standards to of deliveries being current, levels. But so far, anyway, and pork markets in par- allow imports of bone-in beef with some January delivery corn is seeking higher Porterhouse. ticular. High volumes of both from older animals. dates. Large runs of feeder ground and taking the by- meats are being shipped The cow markets, which cattle were seen at auction product with it,” Hackney Filet Mignon. with an emphasis on trade have been solid throughout markets around the country, added. with Mexico. For the week the fall, continued to per- causing the recently rising At the Oklahoma Nation- Prime Rib. of Nov. 23-29, beef export form well last week, said prices to be tempered, even al Stockyards in Oklahoma Take your herd volume to Mexico totaled Ehedger.com market ana- falling into a glut in some City last week, there were T-Bone. Today beyond prime 5,100 metric tons. Ship- lyst Troy Vetterkind. markets where weather also 13,532 head sold, with larg- with the finest played a factor. er feeder cattle being lightly there’s a new king Wagyu genetics. USDA Market News Re- tested and selling $1-2 lower. Robert Estrin, Owner porter Corbitt Wall explained Steer calves were mostly in town: Kobe Beef.” 310.622.1040 SHEEP notes that there are too many steady, with heifer calves feeder cattle for the current steady to $2 higher. Demand —Peter Wells, Angeleno Magazine feed situation. was moderate to good for Checkoff has increased demand www.LoneMountainCattle.com | Golden, New Mexico for lamb “Being as there is not very calves, with the least de- The American Lamb Board (ALB) funds research studies to establish benchmarks, measure progress and evaluate January 22 through the lamb checkoff programs. Research studies also help th ALB design strategic advertising and promotion programs. 67 This year, ALB funded three studies: 1) a return on invest- January 26, 2008 ment study; 2) an analysis of lamb demand in the U.S.; and W H 3) an analysis of FreshLook Marketing retail sales data. ESTERNUGE Texas A & M conducts an annual economic study for ALB SHOW TRADE E O to measure whether or not the return on the lamb checkoff VERYDAYPEN is greater than the investment for the American lamb in- dustry. According to Texas A & M, ALB’s efforts have nearly doubled the return per dollar spent on promotion. The study shows that during the time period that the lamb checkoff has been promoting American lamb, 7.6 addi- SStocktock DDogsogs HHeiferseifers BBullsulls GGeldingseldings MMulesules tional pounds of lamb was consumed per dollar spent, which translates to $41 in additional lamb sales! ALB also funded an analysis of lamb demand in the U.S. TThehe GGatheringathering ooff tthehe BBestest iinn tthehe WWestest prepared by Julie Stepanek Shiflett, Ph.D., Juniper Eco- nomic Consulting, Inc. and Dr. Wayne Purcell, professor emeritus, Virginia Tech. The study revealed that lamb demand has increased 5.7 percent in the last 10 years after many years of decline. The analysis of lamb demand also demonstrated that there remains great potential for further demand increases, particularly with the use of targeted marketing—to higher-income retail centers, to the food service sector and white tablecloth restaurants, in particu- lar, and to the ethnic market. 2006 year-end data from FreshLook Marketing shows the overall demand for lamb sold at retail is on the rise. Lamb outperformed all other proteins, as well as total meat, over the 52-week period ending Dec. 31, 2006. Lamb dollar- 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS sales increased by 6.3 percent and pound sales increased TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 5.7 percent on an average price per pound increase of 0.6 Range-Ready Bulls Sifting and Grading Geldings – Working Classes percent to $4.99. Stock Dogs – Final Work Outside ALB is a national promotion, research and information WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 30th Annual Stock Dog Sale Haltered Bulls Sifting and Grading organization whose purpose is to strengthen the position 46th Annual Gelding and Mule Sale of lamb and lamb products in domestic and foreign markets. Stock Dogs First Work Outside The 13-member board, appointed by the secretary of agri- THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 culture, is composed of six producers, three feeders, one 20th Annual Replacement Female Sale 67th Annual Bull Sale 16th Annual Blood and Guts Bull Riding seedstock producer and three first handlers. The work of Sifting of Geldings • Stock Dogs Second Work Inside the board is overseen by the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. All grants approved by ALB are subject to USDA’s For Information: 530-527-2045 • Web Site: www.redbluffbullsale.com review and approval. — WLJ 670 Antelope Boulevard, Suite 3 • Red Bluff, California 96080 • [email protected] 12 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

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Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 stops working. $350 shop. $800,000 cash. 541-358-4475. www.huskybrandingirons.com Litter #2 Father a very tall, slim built, AGLANDBROKERS.COM Professional veterinarian and nutritionist on staff. slick-haired, big-headed Border Collie NORTHEASTERN OREGON Feed and cattle financing available. McNab Pitbull. A very hard biting, long Nice 30± acres of prime orchard land KLAMATH COUNTY BEAR VALLEY consisting of apples, cherries, plums HUNTING PRESERVE — 3,190 acres currently Dogs distance, good traveler that is just a lot under NRCS Wildlife Easement. Haven for OUTBACK FEEDERS, LLC 2541 Granite Rd., Munden, KS 66959 15 of dog. He’s independent enough to and prunes. Two irrigation wells, horse waterfowl, deer, antelope & elk which, under Joe W. Strnad 785-527-0164 • No group too small or too big! For Sale hunt cattle on his own and is trainable pasture, horse barn, arena. 2,104 sq. the easement, will continue to grow. 1,800 enough to do about any kind of cow ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home acres irrigated & can be grazed after nesting season. Additional 30,000 BLM grazing lease We are now sending out cute working job. Mother a medium height, with gorgeous view. Two shops and medium built, short haired Border more. $740,000. ROFF REAL ES- runs contiguous to the land. 17 acres reserved English bulldog puppies for building. $2,700,000 Situations Cattle from our last litter for adpotion. We are Collie McNab. She’s wound really tight TATE, INC., Ned Londo, 541-938- 4A 10 and moves like the Tasmanian Devil 6655. KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON — Great horse Wanted searching for very special homes for property, quality three bedroom home, fenced, For Sale them. Contact 206-339-9070 for and bites like a piranha. She doesn’t cross fenced & irrigated. Includes training Farm for sale in Sandy, Oregon. 34 more information and adoption. have the power of the Pitbull crosses, arena, horse barn & hay barn. Just minutes CATTLE RANCHER AND family with COWS FOR SALE but she definitely bites a lot. $350 level, fenced acres, two barns, grain outside of Klamath Falls. Beautiful view of Mt. silo, house. New vinyl siding and Shasta. $490,000 150 cows wanting to relocate/expand 120 head. Angus-bred Angus. 2-8 OBSESSED TO TAKING DEPOSITS NOW to Montana. Prefer to lease/option to years old. Will lease back. 605-842- RAISE THE BEST windows, hardwoods under carpet, woodstove and oil furnace. House SUMMIT R.E. buy family ranch from owner retiring 5292 or [email protected]. New litter, 3/4 McNab and 1/4 Border GUARANTEED TO BE needs some TLC, but a beautiful piece 866-717-4847 and wanting to keep his land in agri- Collie pups. Born November 24th. BITING COWDOGS REGISTERED ANGUS COWS. 40 of land perfect for livestock. George- Many more properties at culture. 208-791-4079, leave mes- Also 1/2 McNab and 1/2 Border Collie www.oregonranchland.com sage. spring calving cows and 30 open 530-249-3140 town Realty, MLS#7096277. 503-998- heifer calves. Herd negative for Joh- pups available. Satisfied and repeat 5184 Robert Bacon, Broker ne’s disease and leukosis. Burgett customers in past. Reid Stockmaster Cattle Angus Farm, Carrollton, Ohio, 330- Dogs, Ira Reid, 530-968-5463 or Livestock 10 627-7490. 877-STK-DOGS. 19 OREGON RANCH For Sale Supplies 2,040 acre ranch near Ravendale, California. Two homes plus CORRIENTE CATTLE 200 HEAD BLACK ANGUS FEMALES Bred to calve in the spring. Reason- Livestock 19 outbuildings. Plenty of grazing. Managed as a game refuge in the Heifers to older cows. All data avail- ably priced. Quantity discount. 509- Supplies POWDER RIVER past. $850,000 able. Noah’s Angus Ranch, 208-257- 261-0302 or 509-773-5329. LIVESTOCK EQUIP. 3727, www.noahsangusranch. 530-233-1993 Phone com. COMPLETE DISPERSION OF 116 QUALITY LIVESTOCK Best prices with delivery available. twos, coming 3-year-old black Angus EQUIPMENT “PORTABLE UNITS” Conlin Supply Co., Inc. CORRIENTES cows and 51 threes, coming fours. Chutes, alleys, gates, panels, com- Oakdale, CA 530-233-5193 Fax Cow and bulls for fall delivery. Also Calve April 1st, 2008. Bred to Jor- plete systems, feeders, etc. Call for Ask for John or Larry roping steers and heifers available gensen Angus bulls. 605-662-6197 or your free information pack today. 335 N Main Street • PO Box 1767 • Alturas, CA 96101 now. Call 775-972-9152. 605-890-7594 888-537-4418 209-847-8977 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2007 13

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Terry Wootan: Joe David Yates FOR SALE: Ranches, Farms, Land, Office: 325-247-5711 office: 325-247-5711 Homes on Acreage, Horse Property Cell: 830-285-5711 cell: 512-567-3036 GO TO: www.landandranchsales.com www.shanklinrealty.com Or visit our web site www.blockranch.com 14 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Equipment Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale 34 Southwest Beef Symposium set Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Wanted

NEW HOLLAND BALEWAGONS: Selling ranches in S.E. Oklahoma from 100 to 15,000 acres 1089, 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, for Jan. 16-17 in Roswell, NM Cheyenne Stanley • 918-557-5308 other self-propelled/pull-type models. For the fourth time in as to soften the effects of in- and marketing in the U.S. FEATURED PROPERTY: Jim, 208-880-2889. many years, Texas and flated feed and fuel prices The final session deals 3,000 acres—Premier hunting ranch. SE Oklahoma Jack Wanted: New Holland Balewagons, New Mexico Cooperative on extensive, range-based with managing calf health Hill country. 5+ acre lake. 10 ponds. Hunting lodge. 70% self propelled and pull types. Farm- Extension agencies will ranching operations. beyond the ranch. Beef timber. Kennel for hunting dogs. High fenced. 3,500 sq. ft. hand Accumulators and forks. Roeder hold their annual “South- Key industry leaders producers, feeders and vet- shop/barn. Whitetail deer, turkey, dove, some quail. Implement, Seneca, KS. 785-336- 6103 west Beef Symposium.” will also provide informa- erinarians will talk about www.pattydingle.com This year’s meeting is set tion concerning the status what calf health means for Jan. 16-17 at the Ro- of U.S. beef’s access to for- and how to manage it— Trucks/ 35 Trailers swell Convention Center. eign markets, the “green- even when things don’t go TTexas/Oklahomaexas/Oklahoma The first session will tar- ing of America” and how as planned. WILSON & TITAN TRAILERS get controlling ranch costs, environmentally conscious For more information, RRanchesanches ForFor SaleSale Factory direct or delivery available. with Extension specialists consumers influence beef call Carpenter at 432- • 1,092 Acs., Red River Co., TX • 2,989 Acs., Bryan Co., OK Best prices. Give us a call; we can save you money. WW Western, 541- from Texas, New Mexico production. The session 336-8585 or Clay Mathis • 249 Acs., Fannin Co., TX • 5,535 Acs., Atoka Co., OK and Oklahoma teaming up will end with a summary at New Mexico State Uni- • 1,723 Acs., Franklin Co., TX • 626 Acs., Johnston Co., OK 447-6890, www.wwwesternwear. com. to address cost manage- of the status of non-fed versity at 505/646-8022. “Specializing in good working ranches” ment strategies and ways beef (cull cow) production — WLJ www.swranchsales.com Or Call Schools 37 800-256-8511 “Ranchers serving Ranchers” NCBA hopes for 70,000 registrations Bill Bowen • Bob Carper Jim Long GET THOROUGH the National Pork Board, the will continue to be funded by McKinney, Texas NCBA PRACTICAL American Sheep Industry, Congress, although not (from page 1) the National FFA Organiza- through the upcoming farm TRAINING IN: Funding also will be used Real Estate For Sale tion and the National Milk bill. He said funding is ob- Ask about low-cost Pregnancy testing—A.I. herd for educational efforts to Producers Federation which tained through the appro- Plains 20E health—calf delivery and care. reach the organization’s have generated positive re- priations process and should Many additional subjects. 1,130 acre irrigated grain farm in SW Internet links 29,000 members as well as sults, according to Knight. continue next year after he Kansas. Seller will lease back at 8% from our Web site CATTLEMEN approximately 230,000 ad- He said pork, poultry and presents a business plan to return to buyer. $1,500 per acre. 615- ditional cattle producers. dairy producers have shown key members of Congress 735-1218 eve. Our business is to help you to yours! improve your business. These efforts will include significant increased par- who have questioned the direct producer contact along ticipation in the voluntary effectiveness of NAIS. 1-800-850-2769 Learn more by working Irrigation 23 with education through the program after agreements “We expect to present the with live animals under Livestock Marketing Coun- were completed. final plan soon,” said Knight. expert supervision. cil. NCBA will use its trade Despite the increased ef- He said a preliminary busi- Equipment 33 Write or call today for free show and Web site to provide forts to get premises regis- ness plan circulated to key Since For Sale school catalog: educational outreach. tered, Knight said only about members of Congress, which 1956 GRAHAM SCHOOL, INC. Knight and Stokes said 30 percent of U.S. premises outlines his agency’s ap- NEW HOLLAND BALEWAGONS: Dept. WLJ • 641 W. Hwy 31 that through the agreement, where livestock are produced proach to voluntary NAIS, WANTED 1089, 1069, 1037, self-propelled and Garnett, KS 66032 pull-type models. Finance, trade, de- 785-448-3119 • 800-552-3538 the two organizations hope have been registered, for a has been well received and liver, www.balewagon.com, 208-880- Aluminum irrigation pipe Fax: 785-448-3110 to register an additional total of 428,267 as of Dec. 4. he expects similar response 2889. Will pick up • 1-800-246-3685 www.grahamschool.com 70,000 premises, specifically He said the program will to the final plan. WINDBREAK-SHADE SCREEN- Over 90 years continuous service those who are producing remain voluntary in the fu- NCF, NCBA’s philan- VISUAL BARRIER beef cattle. ture, although it appears the thropic arm, will also play Pasture Save feed $$$. Less work, less stress. 26 Use on panels in fields, working fa- Knight said he was en- agency is stepping up its ef- a key role in fulfilling NC- Wanted cilities, round pens, hay barns, ken- Miscellaneous 41 couraged by the response forts to increase attendance BA’s obligations under the nels, patio or garden. Call Sutherland from similar agreements in the system. agreement, officials said Industries, 800-753-8277 or visit Winter pasture for 1,000 yearling and/ with the American Angus Although NAIS continues last week. www.sutherlandindustries.com. www.ranchguns.com or 300 spring calving cows. Northern Association, U.S. Animal to have its critics, Knight “At the (NCF), we are California. Full care or we care. Good The rancher’s source for no-nonsense CLASSIC POWDER firearms. references, 530-945-2661. RIVER PANELS Identification Organization, said he expects the program committed to efforts that all lengths. 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Contract rates available. to participate should have DEADLINE the opportunity to do so in a TUESDAY AT 4:30 PM Make check or money order payable to: Western Livestock Journal manner that derives addi- MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM TO: WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL • CLASSIFIED CORRAL tional value from their live- 7995 E. PRENTICE AVE. SUITE 305, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 • FAX TO: 303-722-0155 stock. — John Robinson, MOUNTAIN TIME WLJ Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 10, 2007 15 Research shows spike in E. Coli from feeding ethanol byproduct SALE calendar Sale Calendar is a service Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID Sale, Parks, NE Feb. 22 – Jamison Herefords, Bull Ethanol plants and live- K-State professor of animal to our advertisers. There is a Feb. 7 – Snake Creek Angus, Bull Feb. 24 – Buchanan Angus Sale, Quinter, KS stock producers have creat- sciences, have been collabo- minimum advertising require- Sale, Gering, NE Ranch, Klamath Falls, OR MAINE ANJOU ed a symbiotic relationship. rating on testing distillers ment to be eligible to be listed Feb. 9 – Gem State Angus, Twin BALANCER Feb. 16 – De Rouchey/Bushy Park Cattle producers feed their grain-fed cattle for 0157. in the sale calendar. Contact Falls, ID Feb. 20 – Cedartop Ranch, Angus, Farms, Maine Anjou Bull Sale, Mitch- livestock distillers grains, a Nagaraja and Drouillard, your fieldman for more infor- Feb. 9 – Schaff Angus Valley, Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Burwell, ell, NE byproduct of the ethanol who studied the carcass mation, or to have your date Production Sale, St. Anthony, SD NE POLLED HEREFORDS distilling process, giving quality of cattle fed distillers added to the Sale Calendar. Feb. 10 – Quail Valley Ranch, BEEFMASTER Jan. 31 – Frank Rodgers and ethanol producers an added grain, are joined by Megan We will only run auction sale Prineville, OR Feb. 9 – East Meets West Beef- Sons, Buhl, ID source of income. Jacob, a K-State doctoral dates or private treaty start Feb. 11 – BB Cattle Co., Connell, masters, Las Vegas, NV RED ANGUS But recent research at student in pathobiology. dates. We do not run con- WA CHAROLAIS Dec. 10 – Cross Diamond Cattle Kansas State University (K- Through three rounds of signor sale dates. Feb. 12 – Bear Mountain Angus State) has found that cattle testing, Nagaraja said the ALL BREEDS Ranch, Melba, ID Feb. 15 – Effertz Key Ranch, Sal- Co., Bull & Female Sale, Bertrand, NE fed distillers grain have an prevalence of 0157 was Feb. 13 – Meadow Acres Angus ers & Charolais Bull Sale, Mandan, Jan. 12-27 – National Western Feb. 11, 2008 – NW Red Angus increased prevalence of E. about twice as high in cattle Stock Show, Denver, CO Ranch, Echo, OR ND Feb. 14 – Booths Cherry Creek Feb. 19 – V-A-L Charolais, Bull Breeders, Prineville, OR coli 0157 in their hindgut. fed distillers grain compared Jan. 24-26 – Red Bluff Bull & Feb. 25 – Panhandle Cattle Co., This particular type of E. with those cattle that were Gelding Sale, Red Bluff, CA Ranch, Angus Bull Sale, Veteran, Sale, Nyssa, OR Feb. 22 – Cowman’s Kind Bull Red Angus Sale, Lakeside, NE coli is present in healthy on a diet lacking the ethanol Feb. 2 – Klamath Falls Bull Sale, WY SALERS cattle but poses a health risk byproduct. Feb. 14 – Camas Prairie Angus Sale, Ellensburg, WA Klamath Falls, OR Dec. 10 – Skinner Ranches, Bull to humans, who can acquire Food safety and animal ANGUS Ranch, Lewiston, ID Feb. 23 – Ranchers Choice Bull it through undercooked health are research priori- Feb. 15 – LGW, Inc., Production Sale, Eltopia, WA Sale, Hall, MT Dec. 6 – Sabata Angus, Complete GELBVIEH Dec. 18 – Figure 4 Cattle Co., meat, raw dairy products ties at K-State which, since Dispersion, North Platte, NE Sale, Hermiston, OR Feb. 16 – Minert / Simonson Angus Feb. 20 – Cedartop Ranch, Angus, Production Sale, Eckert, CO and produce contaminated 1999, has dedicated more Dec. 6 – Sitz Angus, Bull Sale, Feb. 15, 2008 – Effertz Key with cattle manure. than $70 million on research Ranch, Bull Sale, Dunning, NE Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Burwell, NE Harrison, MT HEREFORD Ranch, Salers & Charolais Bull Sale, “Distillers grain is a good related to animal health and Dec. 7 – KG Ranch, Bull Sale, Feb. 17 – PABCO Bull Test Sale, Madras, OR Dec. 10 – Cross Diamond Cattle Mandan, ND animal feed. That’s why food safety. More than 150 Willow Creek, MT SHORTHORN ethanol plants are often built K-Staters are actively in- Feb. 18 – Ankony Angus at Holi- Co., Bull & Female Sale, Bertrand, Dec. 8 – 101 Ranch/TLC Cattle Mar. 15 – JR Ranch, Production next to feedlots,” said T.G. volved in these areas. Co., Bull Sale, King Hill, ID day Ranch, Terrebonne, OR NE Nagaraja, a professor of di- Nagaraja said research in Feb. 18 – Weaver Ranch, Produc- Jan. 21, 2008 – Van Newkirk Sale, Othello, WA Dec. 10 –Skinner Ranches, Bull SIMMENTAL agnostic medicine and patho- the next few years will focus Sale, Hall, MT tion Sale, Fort Collins Herefords, Production Sale, Osh- biology at K-State’s College on finding out why 0157 is Dec. 13 – Paint Rock Angus, Feb. 18 – Triple B/Knoll Angus, kosh, NE Feb. 4 – Gateway Simmental & of Veterinary Medicine. more prevalent in cattle fed Production Sale, Hyattville, WY Bull Sale, North Platte, NE Feb. 2 – Upstream Herefords, Lucky Cross, Bull Sale, Lewiston, The growth in ethanol a distillers grain diet. He Dec. 13 –TK Angus, Female Sale, Feb. 19 – Doug Booth & family, Production Sale, Taylor, NE MT plants means more cattle said it could be something Valentine, NE Angus Bull Sale, Torrington, WY Feb. 4 – LaGrand / Scotch Cap COMMERCIAL Feb. 19 – Kessler Angus Ranch, West, Angus & Hereford Bull Sale, are likely to be fed distillers that changes in the animals’ Jan. 22, 2008 – Ken Haas & Sons, Jan. 23 – Bellringer “Select,” Milton-Freewater, OR Bison,SD grain, therefore harboring hindgut as a result of feed- Angus Bull Sale, La Grange, WY Female Sale, Denver, CO 0157 and potentially a ing distillers grains, or may- Jan. 25 – Mill Bar Angus, Produc- Feb. 20 – Cedartop Ranch, Angus, Feb. 6 –Shaw Herefords & Angus, Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID HORSES source of health risks to hu- be the byproduct provides a tion Sale, McCook, NE Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Burwell, Jan. 26 – Baldridge Bros., Angus NE Feb. 11 – BB Cattle Co., Connell, Feb. 23 – Hutchings Ranch, Horse mans, Nagaraja said. That’s nutrient for the bacteria. WA why he and Jim Drouillard, — WLJ Bull Sale, North Platte, NE Feb. 21 – GG & T Cattle Co., Sale, Fallon, NV Feb. 1 – TJ Martin Angus, Bull Production Sale, Quinter, KS Sale, Ogallala, NE Feb. 22 – Cowman’s Kind Bull Feb. 2 – Ward Angus, Ogden, Sale, Ellensburg, WA Artificial Insemination training, supplies Grouse places grazing at risk UT Feb. 22 – TK Angus, Bull Sale, & semen. Large selection of beef sires many to hold the broadest Gordon, NE available. Call for 2007 Sire Directory. Endangered range and greatest concen- Feb. 4 – LaGrand/Scotch Cap West, Angus & Hereford Bull Sale, Feb. 23 – Hutchings Black Attack Information at www.sekgenetics.com. (from page 1) trations of any western state, Bison,SD Bull Sale, Fallon, NV Shipping direct via UPS or Federal Express. grouse working groups who and many are worried that Feb. 4 – Windmill Angus Ranch, Feb. 23 – Profitmakers, Angus Bull have invested time and listing the sage grouse would Genetic Horizons/SEK Genetics, Inc. Production Sale, Haigler, NE Sale, Paxton, NE 9525 70th Rd., Galesburg, KS 66740 money in providing sage have a large negative impact Feb. 5 – Lettunich Angus, Bull Feb. 23 – Ranchers Choice Bull grouse habitat through good on the state’s agriculture Sale, Vale, OR Sale, Eltopia, WA Toll free: 1-800-443-6389 range management,” said and energy interests. Feb. 6 – Shaw Herefords & Angus, Feb. 23 – Wilson Bros., Angus Bull Fax: 620-763-2231 Fankhauser. Ratner’s group believes “We’re also working to- that while Wyoming indeed wards new and innovative has the largest sage grouse ways to work around endan- populations, it is simply not SPECIAL ATTENTION FOR YOUR MARKET gered species listings. Land- enough. REALTORS ARE WELCOME ALL DISPLAY owners and government “In terms of current sage agencies work together all grouse populations? Yes, ADVERTISING the time to help out threat- Wyoming has the best ‘rem- Southwest ened species, with coopera- nant’ populations. Wyoming 20% OFF THE tive agreements which pro- is in the best place from a Farm & Ranch Edition grouse population stand- REGULAR RATE! mote their habitat,” contin- ARIZONA • NEW MEXICO • OKLAHOMA • TEXAS ued Fankhauser. “Colorado’s point compared with other Full Page (96”) $1,720 sage grouse plan is effective states,” said Ratner. “But in from and we’d hate to see grazing a larger perspective, sage Half Page (48”) $960 banned because of the sage grouse populations are in grouse listing.” dire straits in all locations. A special annual feature just for your market. Our readers will learn Qtr Page (24”) $560 “If you limit grazing, are Even in Wyoming, they are from farm and ranch relators in the area about the ranch market and Column inch $28 you potentially limiting the a fraction of their historical the opportunities in that region. This is your invitation to market your Full Color Charge: $150 re-emergence of the species? levels. A stable population Southwest farm and ranch properties and receive special attention These are questions and level is not necessarily a Stardard One Color Charge: things which don’t get full healthy one.” in: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Your suggestions for consideration by groups Ratner also expressed dis- editorial content are welcome. $85 which are trying to get the may with the federal agen- Take advantage of this once a sage grouse protected.” cies involved in land and Circulation year special in the Fankhauser said that the wildlife management, claim- • 17,000 paid subscribers, over 50,000 pass along readers northwest and north-cen- ing that they do not act in Western Livestock Journal tral portions of Colorado the best interests of the en- • 90% own or manage cattle operations averaging 10,000 acres of would be at the most im- vironment. leased and deeded land. The average Western Livestock Journal reader mediate risk if sage grouse “The Bureau of Land manages over 360 head of cows and replacement heifers. were placed on the list, Management, U.S. Forest These are the professional producers who will expand their operations something Jonathan Ratner Service, and FWS all profess Issue date: is not so sure about. Ratner to have a great concern for in the years to come, and they are also the producers who have the is director of the Western these species, but when it inventory for you to sell. Jan. 7, 2008 Watersheds Project office in comes time to make the deci- Wyoming and explained sions necessary to provide Deadline: that although banishment habitat for them, they won’t Bonus Distribution of grazing is his group’s step up to the plate,” says • Copies will be distributed for FREE at our booth during the Jan. 2, 2008 goal, it is unlikely to happen Ratner. National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado – January 12-27, as a result of the sage grouse “They claim that nothing listing. in any individual grazing 2008. “If the listing does occur, allotment would wipe out it would be across the entire the species, but they will- BE THE FIRST TO REACH THIS SOUTHWEST MARKET range of the species, and fully ignore the picture as a potentially the historical whole. We hope that when in Western Livestock Journal’s Southwest Ranch Edition! range of the species, which the sage grouse gets listed, is really what’s at issue,” the land management agen- said Ratner. “With that said, cies will get serious about just by listing a species, it’s protecting them,” Ratner not going to eliminate live- said. stock grazing or oil and gas “To get agencies like FWS For more information, call: development on public lands to take action, it usually Dick Konopka or Pam Teflian overnight, not by any means. takes three to four lawsuits We hope the listing would like this one for them to do Toll free: 1-800-850-2769, 303-722-7600 get the federal land manage- what they should have been fax: 303-722-0155 ment agencies to get serious doing to protect these spe- about protecting sage cies in the beginning. In this e-mail: [email protected] grouse, but they don’t seem case, we’re only about half- [email protected] or [email protected] concerned so far.” way there.” — Tait Berlier, Wyoming is believed by WLJ Editor 16 DECEMBER 10, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

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