The National Livestock Weekly October 13, 2003 • Vol. 82, No.52 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication Record highs, $100 feds sold he bulls didn’t just open Cattle traded in a wide range week before. Formula cattle were and it appeared they were going to $20 per head. the gate for new record with Northern Plains dressed sales priced last Thursday at $143.19 on keep slaughter down in order to Also, the industry is current on Thigh live cattle trade last ranging between $145-157.50 30,000 head, with an average car- prop up price for Select product, of cattle inventories, with the excep- week, they tore up the corrals, ad- dressed and $93-105 live. The $105 cass weight of 781 pounds. which there have been surplus sup- tion of some carryover from the vancing the live fed cattle market was on a group of heifers going to The cause for much of this rally plies. There has also been specu- week ending October 3. That was $5-7 dollars. For the first time ever, an Omaha packer. Southern Plains was attributed to the recent find- lation the industry is running out cited as the primary reason pack- fed cattle traded for over $1.00 a feeders weren’t getting along quite ing of a 23-month-old-Japanese of cattle for packers to slaughter. ers came to the table hard and fast pound. Northern Plains trade ran as well as their northern counter bull that died from a possible new Packer margins found negative early buying cattle at new levels parts, and traded in a range be- strain of BSE. Traders, particu- between mostly $94-98 live, $152- territory last week for the first time last week. tween $89-96. larly speculators at the Chicago in several months. Non-existent Analysts are starting to call the 155 dressed. Southern Plains feed- Trade volume was quite good, Mercantile Exchange (CME), margins are most likely related to ers traded predominantly at the with over 230,000 head selling by thought the Canadian border may October 1 Cattle-on-Feed (CoF) re- $92-93 level, with some trade up to the end of Wednesday’s trade. The experience delays in fresh meat lower slaughter levels. The Pack- port and suggest September mar- $95. The October live cattle contract week before most trade was on Fri- shipments and delay live cattle er Margin Index showed packers ketings will be roughly nine percent had a strong week advancing near- day, which was light. And, all ne- movement. earned a scant twenty cents per over a year ago. Placements are ly $6, with limit up trading of $1.50 gotiated, formula and contract sales On a more fundamental note, head at mid-week based on a $90.98 expected to be up seven to eight everyday through Thursday, clos- made through Wednesday totaled the packing industry cut slaughter break even. However, other ana- percent, with cattle on feed down ing at $95.82 381,700 head, up from 155,500 the two weeks ago to just 653,000 head, lysts were showing packers losing two percent from a year ago. Per- haps the most important number is the number of cattle on feed more Feed ban than 120 days, which is projected compliance Dairy buyout underway to be down 25 percent from last — Causing slump in cull cow market. year. close to 100% According to Chuck Levitt, By Steven D. Vetter Alaron Trading Corp., the nearby By Sarah L. Roen WLJ Editor supply is 16.4 percent below the WLJ Associate Editor While fed and feeder cattle markets continue to meet record high prices, the cull cow five-year average. Anxiety over the global spread market is seeing $2-3 week-to-week decreases during the past three weeks. The late Sep- Bob Wilson, Hedgersedge, said of Bovine Spongiform En- tember startup of a nationwide dairy cow reduction plan is cited for the drop. See Markets on page 15 cephalopathy (BSE) continues to The herd retirement part of Cooperatives Working Together (CWT), a produc- force more beefed up preven- er-funded program administered by the National Milk Producers Federation tion measures. In the U.S., the (NMPF), is in full swing, and will be until the end of October. NMPF last week Food and Drug Administration indicated approximately one-half of dairy cows destined for slaughter were Mexico lifts (FDA) stepped up enforcement processed or are in the midst of being shipped to packers. of a six-year ban on mammalian “The auditing process to verify producer bids and count cattle under the Canadian protein in ruminant feeds. FDA program is about two-thirds done,” said Christopher Galen, NMPF spokesper- recently issued a progress re- son, last Wednesday. “We are on schedule to have the auditing done the beef ban port, giving the U.S. feed in- next ten days to two weeks, and will hopefully have all cows processed by dustry very high marks for com- the end of the month. Hopefully, there are no tricks after Halloween.” — U.S. asked to pliance with the ban. According to Jerry Kozak, president and CEO of NMPF, approximately allow transport of According to the late Sep- 33,000 head, representing almost 300 herds, of “retired” dairy cows are tember report, less than one per- See Dairy on page 10 product. cent of renderers, feed mills, By Sarah L. Roen protein blenders, and other WLJ Associate Editor firms handling material pro- Mexico officially opened its hibited from ruminant feed, borders to Canadian beef im- weren’t complying with the feed Canadian live cattle ports with the publication of a ban. Last year’s compliance re- Notification in the Official port, released in mid-April, gave Gazette of Mexico’s Ministry of failing grades five percent of the Agriculture. However, Canada time. regs under review has several hurdles to jump be- The 1997 rule prohibits use of firmed mad-cow, scientifically countries with reported cases of fore regaining its full position in most mammalian protein in — New BSE case rais- known as bovine spongiform en- BSE, such as Canada, is flawed Mexico, including how to trans- feeds for ruminant animals, in es concerns about 30- cephalopathy or BSE, in a 23- and needs to be corrected immedi- port the product through the order to help prevent estab- month protocol. month-old Holstein steer. That find- ately. This case indicates imports U.S. lishment and spread of BSE ing goes against previous scientif- less than 30 months of age harbor through feed in the U.S. Of par- — Live cattle rule re- According to Ben Thorlakson, ic premise the disease does not in- a greater risk than previous scien- ticular concern, is processing of chairman of the Canadian Beef lease expected by end fect animals under 30 months of tific evidence suggested.” Export Federation (CBEF), central nervous system tissue of month. from ruminants, which can still age. While most scientific evidence transporting Canadian product be fed to non-ruminants, but By Steven D. Vetter MAFF said the most recent case shows no proof of BSE in animals across the U.S. will require spe- not to other ruminant species. WLJ Editor was a different strain. Moreover, under 30 months of age, USDA of- cial permits and additional pa- ficials report other cases of the dis- perwork. But, the beef can eas- FDA divides the “grades” in- Despite new uncertainty sur- the animal did not show symptoms to three categories. The high- of the disease. The disease was con- ease in younger animals. They did ily move through the U.S. in rounding mad-cow disease, USDA bonded carriers when they car- est grade a facility can achieve last week submitted for review its firmed because of Japan’s manda- say there are no confirmed infec- is NAI, or No Action Indicated. tory testing of all cattle destined for tions in animals 20-months or ry products currently accepted proposed rule governing future im- by the U.S. This grade is earned when, ac- ports of Canadian live cattle to the slaughter, protocol first initiated younger, globally. cording to FDA, “no objection- in October 2001. USDA sources were hesitant to Normally, Mexico prohibits White House Office of Management the importation of beef from any able conditions or practices were and Budget (OMB). Additional concern was raised say whether current Canadian beef found during the inspection, or because the infected animal was import protocol, or proposed cattle country known to have had USDA sources told WLJ the pro- Bovine Spongiform En- the significance of the docu- posal allows Canadian feeder and born after the mandatory ban on ru- trade with Canada, would be af- mented objectionable conditions minant by-products used in rumi- fected by the Japan case. Howev- cephalopathy (BSE) disease. fed cattle under 30 months of age See Mexico on page 8 found does not justify further to come into the U.S. if they are des- nant feed products. er, the issue is being evaluated. actions.” tined for slaughter only. However, Several U.S. cattle organizations Reports also surfaced last week A grade considered as pass- that proposal, and current regula- say the new case of BSE highlights Japan might require U.S. beef ex- ing, but needing improvement, tions allowing boneless boxed beef the need to rework regulations gov- ports to come from certified U.S. cat- is the Voluntary Action Indi- from Canadian cattle under 30- erning importation of Canadian tle that test negative for BSE, par- cated (VAI), given when minor months of age, are under even more beef and cattle. ticularly if packers bring cattle from objectionable conditions or prac- scrutiny following the eighth case Paul Ringling, president of the Canada. USDA officials indicate tices are found that don’t violate of BSE confirmed in Japan. Montana Cattlemen’s Association, they are not aware of such inquiries, a specific regulation, but do war- Last Monday, October 6, the said, “We believe the current pro- but wouldn’t be surprised if Japan See Feed ban on page 6 Japanese Ministry for Agriculture, tocol to allow beef from animals was contemplating such protocol. Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) con- less than 30 months of age, from See Live Cattle on page 6 INSIDE WLJ SPECIAL SECTION — This MAD-COW ORIGIN CON- TOUR CHANGE — Members of WLJ’s Georgia Ranch and Study INDEX (priority handling) week’s issue includes a special FIRMED — The Canadian Food Tour need to note a hotel change in Atlanta. The new hotel is the Beef Bits ...... P-3 (priority handling) two-page section focusing on Inspection Agency last week an- Crowne Plaza, Atlanta-Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Markets ...... P-14 mountain state ranches for sale. nounced it has confirmed the BSE GA; phone number: 404/264-1111. The tour will start its stay in that Sale Reports ...... P-16 Pages 11 & 12. infected cow was Canadian born hotel beginning October 18. Tour attendees arriving October 17, or Classifieds ...... P-20 and bred. That news allayed fears earlier, will also have reservations there. Shuttle service to and the animal might have had some from the hotel to the Atlanta airport is available. Shuttle service to sort of U.S. ties. Page 6. and from the hotel to the Atlanta airport is available. Questions can be directed to Dick or Barbara Crow at 303/688-5375. NEWS NEWS LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $94.49 $153.33 $103.66 2 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments Calculate numbers to provide Putting BSE money for future generations By Kris Ringwall are wondering whether we tual cost, less salvage value years, the depreciation fund in perspective should purchase a truck. The of the truck, spread over the contributes $5,094, the re- Data is necessary for de- answer does not reside in the estimated useful life of the placement rate fund con- ews ran through the cisions. The ramblings of an color of the paint, but in the vehicle. In this case the truck tributes $15,624, projected U.S. cattle industry educated statistician or a numbers. lost $25,200 ($36,000 - interest would be estimated freshman working out an al- Nlike wildfire, upon Our last leased truck was $10,800) in depreciation. On at $4,500, for a total of gebra problem generally go learning of the recent case of a tandem axle grain truck. an annual basis, the depre- $25,218, or roughly $20,000 unnoticed as the trivia of the BSE in a 23-month-old Hol- CROW The truck cost the owner, ciation is $1,680. Currently, dollars short. day are reviewed by all gath- the North Dakota Depart- the lease is only calling for Figures make a business. stein bull in Japan. The ered for the evening get-to- The DOT cannot afford to Japanese government claims they have uncov- gether. ment of Transportation $5.66 per hour to cover de- lease the Center a farm truck ered a new variety of the brain-wasting dis- The reality of numbers, (DOT) $36,000. As the Cen- preciation. for 60 hours per year. From ease. The discovery follows the animal protein however, and their impact ter evaluates lease options, If the Center leases the the Center’s perspective, we ban imposed in Japan in 2002, just after a half on us and all we do, is quite the truck could be leased for truck and only drives the should sign on the dotted dozen cases of BSE were found. mind bending. The algebra- $39 per hour of operation. Is truck 60 hours a year, DOT that a good deal? will only get $339.60 to cov- line, but partnerships need If the young animal was infected with BSE, ic equation may not impact the supper conversation, but The primary question in- er an annual depreciation to be fair to all. Having one or a variation of the disease, it suggests USDA volves leasing or purchas- bill of $1,680. Over 15 years, partner go out of business may need to revisit regulations allowing Cana- the various components of management decisions do ing. Equipment money is not DOT will have a shortfall of doesn’t really do the re- dian beef, from cattle under 30 months of age, use formulas and numbers. available to manage the op- $20,106, not counting inter- maining partner any good. into the U.S. On the surface, it seems “sound These formulas and num- eration. In this case, the Cen- est. The Center would ben- We could avoid this situa- science” has some explaining to do. bers are applied to the pur- ter has a goal of maintaining efit under that relationship. tion by looking at a more After discussions with a well-placed USDA chase of equipment and ve- 350 cow/calf pairs, all need- The last number we need multiple-use vehicle, such as official, it was revealed there have been four hicles for beef cattle opera- ing to eat. A typical lease to look at is replacement val- a towing pickup with acces- BSE tests conducted on the remains of the tions. These calculations would be $2,340 per year (60 ue. The replacement rate is sories, thus increasing use, need to be made to assure times $39) or $6.69 per the difference between what but also eliminating other bull. Two tests were positive, and two tests aspects within the enter- turned up negative. Perhaps the most valid something is here for the cow/calf pair ($2,340 divided is needed to purchase a new by 350). vehicle, and the amount re- prise. test, the Pirbright Labs test, a United King- next generation. In essence, our future is steered by num- That sounds good. but the covered through the depre- More next time, but for dom test, showed the bull calf negative for bers. actual costs are dependent on ciation portion of the rate. now, sit up and learn to fig- BSE. Currently, prices have usage. Typically, DOT fig- The Center is currently pay- ure. Your future depends on The UK and the European Union have test- many cow/calf producers ures a 15-year life and 30 ing $17.36 per hour as a re- it. ed millions of cattle, and over 183,000 head of smiling. Income is a lot eas- percent salvage value on the placement rate. If the Cen- May you find all your ear cattle tested positive for BSE. Testing uncov- ier to distribute than to re- truck. In 15 years, the truck ter only puts 60 hours on the tags. ered a handful of cases in cattle under 30 ceive. Be conservative, pay would sell for an estimated truck, that is only $1,041.60 (Kris Ringwall is a North attention to the details and $10,800. Currently, the op- per year set aside to pur- Dakota State University Ex- months of age. The USDA source said the few tension beef specialist, di- young cattle were either lab induced experi- do the entire math as you erating rate is $15.98, in- chase a new truck, or $15,624 rector of the NDSU Dickin- mental cases or animals exposed to high levels plan to spend the revenue. cluding parts, fuel, insur- over the life of the truck not son Research Center and is of Prions carrying the disease. The infected At the North Dakota State ance, labor, shop overhead, counting interest. the executive director of the University Dickinson Re- and administration. In this case, if a new vehi- North Dakota Beef Cattle cattle under 30 months of age are considered search Extension Center, we The depreciation is the ac- cle costs $45,000 in fifteen Improvement Association. extremes and not scientifically significant. In the meantime, U.S. cattle markets went ballistic, and fed cattle prices soared to new highs. The bulk of last week’s fed trade was be- Wean with care tween $94-98, with reports of cattle trades as This is the season when calves bawl and cows rush about base of the chute alley. Use sturdy, hinged gates and direct high as $105 in Nebraska, and $107 at auction calling for them in vain. If it sounds sad, it can be, for man calves’ heads into the alley with extended sorting tools such in Sioux Falls, SD, one of the few remaining and beast. But with a little planning, this necessary part- as wands or even brooms. Avoid the stress of hitting or fed cattle auctions. ing of bovine mother and child can bring scarcely a moo of shocking the calves, and reserve your voice for communi- The markets reacted as if they expect the concern. cation with helpers. Canadian border to close again to boxed beef Reasons to minimize stress In some facilities, shots may be administered in the neck trade, which resumed six weeks ago. Roughly at weaning are many: Better region without putting each calf in the head gate or chute. subsequent calf performance However, weaning is an excellent time to weigh individu- 40 million pounds of Canadian boxed beef, fur- and grade, maintenance of the als and tie that information to the mother cows. It’s also a ther processed beef, and veal has been sent to full herd inventory, enhanced good time to further evaluate replacement heifer prospects. the U.S. since the border re-opened. However, animal well-being, less wear Now that cows and calves have parted, one of the most that product also met with resistance from on facilities and greater safety important goals is to keep them separated with as little stress buyers. Bob Wilson, Hedgersedge, said strip for all. as possible. If you have high-quality, well-fenced pasture, loins from Canada are discounted up to 30 per- A lot can go wrong when consider turning calves out and removing cows to another weaning is poorly planned or farm for pregnancy evaluation. After a few days of moder- cent and buyers are still reluctant. Yet, Mexico executed in poor facilities. One ate restraint, they can live on crop residue at least until win- appears very interested, and price motivated. of the worst possibilities is fail- ter. At this point, Canadian cattle producers ure to contain cattle in a corral. Depending on resources, you may be able to turn calves might be a little nervous about the USDA’s Design will determine whether escapees are in a secondary and cows into adjacent grazing paddocks where fence line Canadian live cattle proposal, delivered to the corral, back in the home pasture, in the neighbor’s, or out contact relieves much anxiety. Producers lacking a division on the road. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for fence may apply self-weaning nose rings and let calves stay Cattle must be familiar with the corral before weaning. with cows until a later gathering when separation is the on- review. It is expected the proposal will be pub- Perhaps it could be a source of water, and you can build “lead- ly agenda. lished, in the Federal Register, by the end of ership” by getting dominant animals hooked on grain or flakes Some operations remove calves to another farm with dry October. The accompanying public comment of alfalfa fed in the corral. lot pens isolated from the cowherd. If that’s the plan, make period may not be pretty. If everything goes Let’s say you minimize the risk of inventory loss with buffer sure calves have experience with similar harvested feed pens around the corral, and lead cattle in rather than dri- and waterers. Weaning calves before sale gives you more smoothly, we may see Canadian live cattle en- ve them. Any branding, castration, dehorning, and initial tering the U.S. by March of next year. marketing options, but don’t bother unless you can do it for vaccinations should have been done before weaning — these several weeks rather than days. The Japanese government seems enamored can include brucellosis vaccines for heifers. Consult your vet- A week away from the cows will technically accomplish with the newest discovery of BSE, particularly erinarian to develop a health plan to fit your herd. In most weaning. But movement on to a sale or feedlot at that time that it might be a new form of the disease. The cases, you will need to “work” the calves with booster vac- can challenge the best health program, and post-weaning last time Japan encountered BSE in their cines at weaning to keep them healthy. That means sort- shrink will be maximized. Forty-five days is the target for ing and secure restraint. most pre-conditioning lot programs, so look at your calen- country, in 2001, it had a profound effect on the Make sure to avoid the worst turn of fate: injury. Check U.S. beef industry, and the price of fed cattle dar and plan accordingly. out the worthiness of your corral, holding pens, gates, and Coordinate the next step with your auction manager so dropped several dollars. sorting and crowding areas. Reinforce or replace anything calves may sell in a pre-conditioned breed-type sale, or with We have to put this BSE thing into perspec- questionable. Evaluate the sorting plan. Will you have ex- your feeding partner so calves arrive when he has a pen ready tive. There has been only a handful of cattle in perienced helpers who are familiar with your facility and and can continue to build on what you have accomplished. the northern hemisphere, under 30 months of plan? Weaning done right is an opportunity for profit. Sort by allowing only cows to exit a pen. Use body posi- age, found to have BSE, which is statistically tion and mobile sorting panels for greater efficiency and pro- Next time in Black Ink, we’ll take a closer look at producer insignificant. We’ve seen one six-to-eight-year- tection from kicks. Keep a second gate closed and release education options. old cow in North America with BSE, also sta- groups of cows periodically. (“Black ink” is a cattle management column writ- Once calves are separated, crowd several together at the ten by Steve Suther, industry information director for tistically insignificant. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 3 Beef Interior Solicitor General resigns BITS meetings with producer ity to Norton is to provide le- although Myers is still ea- By Sarah L. Roen groups, including NCBA. gal opinions, which may be ger to serve on the federal ap- September sales released by Wendy’s WLJ Associate Editor Myers claims some of the why the environmentalist peals bench, he has decided Wendy’s International, Inc. announced September In spite of a nomination meetings didn’t even occur, groups targeted Myers. to step down in mid-October same-store sales, an update on its share repurchase to serve as a federal appeals some he didn’t attend, and In the midst of the inves- to return to his home in activity, the completion of its purchase of 68 Wendy’s judge, and initiating an some he excused himself tigation, the environmental- Boise, ID, where his wife and franchise restaurants in Florida, and the sale of 15 agency investigation into his from when conflicting issues ist groups submitted an ad- children live. — WLJ Wendy’s restaurants to the family of Founder Dave own conduct with cattle pro- arose. To establish his con- dendum to the complaint Thomas. For the period ended on September 38, ducers, Department of Inte- duct was ethical, Myers saying Myers continued to same-store sales grew 3.5 percent at Wendy’s U.S. rior (DOI) Solicitor General asked Interior Secretary violate the ethics agreement company restaurants, and 3.5 percent at Wendy’s U.S. William G. Myers III has de- Gale Norton to have agency by meeting with another franchise restaurants. Tim Horton’s same-store sales cided to resign. increased 6.5 percent in Canada and 6.9 percent in staff review the allegations former client, the National His resignation follows a the U.S.; the net impact on sales from Hurricane against him. As solicitor for Mining Association. Isabel was immaterial. Wendy’s business was strong second complaint submitted the DOI, Myers responsibil- Department officials said in September. Optimism is strong for the new chicken to the U.S. Office of Govern- strips product. ment Ethics by environ- mental groups. The first com- It Takes more than just Milk Swift & Co. reports performance plaint was made against My- to make a Great Beef Cow Driven by strong performances by its U.S. beef and ers last August, and alleged pork units, Swift & Co. reported a 57 percent increase he played favorites with for- The maternal qualities of Red Angus females in net income versus one year ago. The company’s mer clients on grazing is- record performance in the first quarter reflects make them an obvious sues. Prior to his appoint- cornerstone for improvements in operational execution and in value- ment with the DOI, Myers added initiatives. The fact they achieved this level of commercial cow/calf was employed by Holland operations. performance in a quarter where cattle prices were at and Hart, which had sever- an all-time high, is a tribute to the team and the focus I al livestock and energy in- Early Puberty with they place on improving the day-to-day operations. 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I Unbiased, Reliable EPDs I The largest fast-food burger chains continue to step Because of these connec- “Angus” Carcass Qualities BOB SITZ JIM SITZ Red Angus Association of America up efforts to counter charges they are partly responsi- tions, environmentalist 406-685-3360 406-683-5277 ble for rising obesity rates and other health problems. groups complained about (940) 387-3502 • www.redangus.org McDonald’s Corp. announced the appointment of a director of worldwide nutrition to put a face behind the chain’s rollout of new, lower-fat products. The world’s largest fast-food company named Cathy KEEFER ANGUS RANCHES - "The Last Trail" Kapica, Ph.D., R.D. to the post. Before joining Complete & Total Black Angus Dispersion McDonald’s, Kapica was a senior scientist and director of nutrition education at Quaker Oats Co., a division Registered Herd Since 1960 of soft drink maker PepsiCo. Supermarket to sell Kobe beef MONDAY • OCTOBER 20, 2003 • 10 A.M. Pittsburgh, PA-based Giant Eagle, Inc. has become one of the few supermarket retailers in the nation — Public Auction Yards • Billings, MT and the only major supermarket chain in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Columbus — to bring Kobe beef to its Auctioneer: Joe Goggins & Ty Thompson c shoppers. The premium-quality beef became available U at 12 Giant Eagle stores on October 3. A 13th location will be added on October 23, with the grand opening of SELLING 1005 HEAD Giant Eagle’s flagship store at Legacy Village Square in Cleveland. The addition of Kobe beef differentiates Home Raised • One Brand their meat department and adds another dimension to the extensive product selection. • 480 Registered Bred Cows Britain to restart embryo exports • 45 Registered Bred Yearling Heifers Exports of British beef embryos to South Africa are to re-start after a seven year ban. An export certificate • 240 Registered Heifer Calves was issued earlier this month by the South African authorities following the ban, which was triggered by • 240 Eligible to be Registered Bull Calves the BSE outbreak. FUNCTIONAL FOUNDATION FEMALES August grading summary released USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released SOME COW the summary report of meats graded for the month of SIRES: August 2003. For all quality-graded beef, Choice was • Brost 55.4 percent, down from 56.3 percent in July. Select • Bon View 598 was 42 percent, up from 40.9 percent the previous • Cornhusker month. And Prime was 2.6 percent, down from 2.8 percent in July. This data is significant in showing • EXT high demand for Prime and Choice cuts in particular. • Independence The same time last year, Choice was 57.6 percent; • Marriott Select was 38.9 percent, and Prime was 3.5 percent. • Poundmaker Observers expect the supply of Choice beef will get • Scotchcap even tighter going into 2004. Lot 149 • Sire: Top Cut • Traveler Lot 223 • Sire: Top Cut BW +3.2 • WW +39 • M +18 • YW +72 • Top Cut 2164 BW +3.0 • WW +36 • M +19 • YW +66 Japanese consumption falls • New Trend 315 Beef consumption in Japan fell to 73,613 metric tons in August. Higher prices, due to increased tariff rates on imported chilled beef, reduced promotions of BRED COW - AI beef at retail, and cooler weather were cited as rea- SERVICES sons behind the fall. Imported beef continues to bear • Baldridge Nebraska the brunt of the downturn in beef consumption. In • Bon View New contrast, consumption of Japanese domestic beef is Design 208 just four percent below pre-BSE consumption levels. • Bon View New Stocks of beef continue to be whittled away in Japan, Design 878 with 80,117 metric tons of beef estimated on hand at • BR Midland the end of August. Stocks of chilled beef were particu- • HARB Cincha 829 larly low, with only 8,801 metric tons on hand, com- pared to 71,316 metric tons of frozen beef. Lot 253 • Sire: Heavy Duty 59C • Rally Bullseye 401 Lot 293 • Sire: Top Cut BW +3.7 • WW +35 • M +15 • YW +60 • Rito 6I6 of 4B20 BW +4.3 • WW +43 • M +14 • YW +82 Aussie exports to Korea fall • Sitz Alliance 6595 Australian beef exports to Korea during September SIRES OF 2003 CALF CROP • TC Stockman 2164 fell eight percent compared to the previous month, • BR New Frontier 095 (Top Cut) SIRE PICKUP BEHIND AI COWS and were off 55 percent compared to last year. Only • CA Leadtime 101 • Thomas Precision • CA Leadtime 101 3,793 metric tons shipped to South Korea. Exports of • HARB Cincha 829 • Evenson Cincha 212 • LLC Exacto HO360 1053 chilled product increased by 25 percent compared with • HAR New Design 1407 • KR Quarterback 101H CALVES WEANED SALE DAY WITH • KR Top Gun September 2002. However, exports of frozen beef were • KR Right Time 214F PRECONDITIONED SHOTS. • KR Right Time 214F substantially weaker in September. Given the tight • Kruggerrand 9921 • Kruggerrand 9921 supplies in Australia at present, and the higher export • Rally Bullseye 406 COWS: PREG-TESTED WITH FALL VACCINATIONS. • LCC New Design returns in the Japanese market, it appears exporters • Sitz Alliance 6595 • J085M • Stockman 2164 (Top Cut) Information/Catalogs: • Precision 4002RS may be concentrating their efforts on Japan rather • WH Bushwacker 5641 • YBA Midnight Oak than Korea. Year to date, beef exports are down 15 • White Oak Precise 6002 Bob Keefer - Ph. (406) 323-1800 • 021 percent lower than last year, at 47,265 metric tons. • YBA Midnight Oak 021 Tim Keefer - Ph (406) 464-7731 4 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NV ranchers sue federal gov’t for $30M cattle, which shut down their Colvins. If a rancher, or their pre- pensation under the Fifth By Sarah L. Roen business. The Colvins asked Colvin Cattle Company decessors, has claims to wa- Amendment,” Chenoweth- WLJ Associate Editor the court to order the feder- bought the rights to the graz- ter rights or historic use of an Hage said. In the continuing battle al government to pay $30 ing allotment in 1968. Van allotment area, according to All these cases hinge on over western grazing rights, million in compensation for Zandt said the basis for the Van Zandt, that person has whether ranchers are graz- Nevada ranchers Ben and alleged fifth amendment vi- grazing allotment was a Sec- a “preference grazing right” ing their livestock by virtue Juanita Colvin recently filed olations. tion 15 lease under the Tay- for the use of the allotment. of a grazing permit on pub- a takings claim against the “The U.S. terminated lor Grazing Act. Colvin feels This is a direct tie-in to the lic land, or whether the pro- federal government. Colvin’s lease and preference the BLM violated the lease Taylor Grazing Act, requir- ducers have a superior claim The Colvin’s claim the gov- grazing rights without justi- by allowing hundreds, and at ing the BLM, or the grazing to the land. “The issue has to ernment, particularly the fication, thus attempting to one time over a thousand, service, to go through adju- do with the claims by the Your Bureau of Land Manage- prevent him from accessing wild horses graze on his al- dication to determine who U.S. that the grazing allot- ment (BLM), harassed and his water rights, forage lotment. According to Colvin, holds the superior claim to ments continue to be public HEREFORD interfered with their ranch- rights, and other range he made several attempts to the use of the allotment. domain, but, in fact, the Professional ing operation, in addition to rights,” said Michael Van warn BLM about the de- Colvin claimed the land lands have been removed confiscating 62 head of their Zandt, attorney for the struction the horses caused was lawfully adjudicated to from public entry,” said Van and even took steps to pre- him, therefore, any permit Zandt. One of the precedent serve the use of the allot- he signed for his range would setting cases reinforcing this ment. Throughout the simply have been a coopera- claim is Bardon v. Northern AMERICAN HEREFORD Classified Advertising Works! process, the BLM issued tive permit in return for the Pacific Railroad. That rul- Colvin a contract to sign, re- benefits from the BLM. ing said, “It is well settled ASSOCIATION 1 column x 1 inch ad Washington, Oregon, Idaho, $$ ducing his grazing permits Colvin decided to neither sign all land to which any claims for 3 issues because of over-grazing. the BLM’s contract in 1995 or rights of others have at- California, Nevada, Utah and *Ads not Colvin refused to sign the or pay the fees after dealing tached does not fall within Arizona 7755 limited to this size contract or pay the BLM with the wild horses for sev- the designation of public *Ads billed at grazing fees because he felt eral years. After six years of land.” $75 per the agency violated the lease, non-payment, BLM deter- In the Hage case, the court 1 column Mark Holt inch for a and the land was adjudicat- mined the fees were still ruled the plaintiffs owned 3 time run ed to him. The other reason owed, and confiscated the the vested water rights. This (509)(509) 840-2468840-2468 phonephone *Offer Colvin said he refused to sign remaining 62 head of cattle would also indicate that, by P.O. Box 322 expires is because, had he signed the the Colvins were running. definition, grazing allot- Sunnyside, WA 98944 12/31/03 agreement and then gone In the meantime, the U.S. ments have associated rights out of business, the BLM Court of Federal Claims set and claims, not only for vest- Contact: Elizabeth Browning Just give me a call for help would have obtained the al- precedent with their ruling ed water rights, but possi- 800-850-2769 • 303-722-7600 • Fax 303-722-0155 lotment free and clear with- on a similar case filed by the bly forage rights and right- in locating [email protected] Hereford cattle. No cost. out obligation to compensate Colvin’s neighbor, Wayne of-ways. All of which may No obligation. All classified ads are also listed online at www.wlj.net Colvin. Hage. Hage filed a property prove, in Colvin’s case, to pre- rights case against the Fed- date the creation of USFS. eral government for impos- and BLM. Ben Colvin plans ing excessive regulations to provide evidence to the against his ranching opera- Court, through his chain-of- tion and canceling his graz- title, he owns the vested wa- ing permit. Through the per- ter, forage rights, and right- mit cancellation, Hage was of-ways on the allotment, told he no longer had water thus he’s not grazing on the or grazing rights. Hage con- government’s “public land.” sidered the actions to be a What seems to be insti- physical “taking” of his prop- gating most of the contro- erty, thus a violation of his versy with this issue, is the Fifth Amendment rights. method which federal agen- After debating the Hage cies, such as the BLM or US- case for more than a decade, FS, are managing the lands. the Court of Federal Claims Producers feel the pressures ruled Hage had “title to the of the management practices fee lands,” an area of land on their operation to the identified as his grazing al- point it drives many of them Producers rely on Allflex lotment. The next phase, set out of business. for trial May 2004, will de- Now that the claim has Custom ID Tags and Allflex termine if the property been filed with the Wash- owned by Hage has been tak- ington, DC, court, the De- High-Performance en by the federal government partment of Justice has un- through grazing and envi- til October 17 to respond. ronmental regulations. Van Zandt says the case will Electronic ID as durable These two cases are not go one of two ways. If the isolated incidences, according Department of Justice files a herd management tools. NEW! to retired congresswoman, motion to dismiss, then they SUPERIOR Helen Chenoweth-Hage. She will appeal. But, if they agree They’re tested and they said they have been speak- to litigate the issue, the case RETENTION ing to ranchers all over the will go to discovery and be perform. West who have the same sto- carried out until the court ry — the government is tak- decides who owns the rights ing the ability to use their to the land. property. “Sadly there are As of press time, the De- many ranchers who will have partment of Justice didn’t no choice but to seek com- have a comment. — WLJ New Products New cartridge-packed disposable needles launched Neogen Corporation has added a line of superior dis- Dave Nichols • Nichols Farms • Bridgewater, Iowa posable needles to its Ideal Instruments veterinary prod- uct line. We decided a decade ago to go exclusively The company has totally reinvented their disposable needles to produce a high quality, cartridge-packed nee- with Allflex tags. We like dealing with a dle at a better price. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 5 Property rights case Proposed grazing lease ‘buyouts’ opposed — Representative structing extensions of their ventories spend some time in the Rocky Mountain West, slated for trial says buyout ‘turns grazing permits.” grazing on public lands,” says nearly nine million acres, is McInnis also described Jeff Eisenberg, PLC execu- threatened by conversion to Judge Loren Smith of the United States Court of Fed- grazing policy on benefits of public lands graz- tive director and director of residential development by eral Claims recently confirmed a May 3, 2004, trial date its head’ ing. “Many communities in federal lands for NCBA. 2020. for the second phase of Hage v. United States. The sec- “Other important bene- ond phase will determine if the property owned by Members of the House of Representatives are being fits of public land grazing,” plaintiff Wayne Hage, as determined in the January “Forty percent of Western beef cattle inventories says Eisenberg, “include fu- 29, 2001, Final Opinion issued by the court, was tak- asked to oppose efforts to in- troduce legislation autho- spend some time grazing on public lands.” el-load reductions, which is en by the U.S. through grazing and environmental particularly important at a regulations. rizing a “buyout” of grazing permits on federal lands. A time when the nation is try- The controversial case began thirteen years ago ing to develop new ap- when Wayne and Jean Hage filed a landmark takings letter signed by the Nation- al Cattlemen’s Beef Associ- proaches to managing fires case after the actions of the U.S. Forest Service (US- the West are heavily depen- “Federal land grazing helps on public lands. Grazing can FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) eliminated ation (NCBA), the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the dent on ranches and public economically support indi- also help control the spread Hage’s ability to continue his livestock operation in cen- lands grazing, so eliminating vidual families as well as of noxious weeds, which is a tral Nevada. It is the first case of its kind to assert ranch- American Farm Bureau Fed- eration (AFBF) was sent to grazing on public lands, or communities in which ranch- serious problem in our na- ers’ private property rights on federal lands by filing a similar steps toward that ing is important.” tion.” takings case in this prominent Court. house members October 7, urging support for “contin- goal, disproportionately im- The preservation of rural “Existing law sets the Although the government’s position is Hage did not pact the West.” landscapes and open space proper balance for the mul- have any property rights and was simply privileged to ued multiple use of public lands, and opposition to fed- Federal land grazing plays native to the West is also at tiple uses of our public graze on the federal lands, the court ruled differently. an important role in many issue. The American Farm- lands,” the letter says. “It is In its final opinion on the status of the property rights, eral grazing permit buy-out legislation.” rural economies. “Forty per- land Trust reports 11 per- shortsighted to change this it determined Hage owned significant property rights The buyout program cent of Western beef cattle in- cent of all prime ranch land balance.” — WLJ on the federal lands, importantly the water rights, would allow federal grazing ditch rights-of-way, and access to those rights. permit holders to “sell” their In a later ruling, after USFS argued the case should permit back to the federal $55.7M to restore, protect wetlands be dismissed because Hage no longer held a valid graz- government. The associated Agriculture Secretary Ann supplement the initial allo- State Funds ing permit and could not use the property, the court grazing allotment would M. Veneman recently an- cation of $240 million for AL ...... $214,000 again ruled against the government. It concluded fail- then be permanently retired nounced the availability of WRP and provide addition- AR...... 9,148,500 ure to hold a grazing permit did not extinguish the val- from domestic livestock graz- $55.7 million for the Wet- al financial resources need- CA...... 3,000,000 ue of his property rights, which may be compensable. ing use. Costs for the buyout lands Reserve Program ed to meet the Administra- CO...... 1,300,000 Conference scheduled program are estimated at (WRP), to help protect tion’s enrollment goal of IL ...... 6,600,000 $3.3 billion, and the mea- wildlife, habitat and ecosys- 200,000 acres this fiscal year. IN...... 600,000 Stewards of the Range, the non-profit organization sure is reportedly being pro- tem health. The remaining $13.7 million supporting the case, is holding a conference in Reno, IA ...... 2,240,000 posed by Reps. Raul Grijal- “The Bush Administration are funds being re-allocated KY...... 909,400 NV, October 24. A portion of the program is devoted to va (D-AZ) and Christopher is committed to helping farm- to states with the highest understanding the precedents established by the case, LA ...... 9,400,000 Shays (R-CT). ers and ranchers protect the WRP need or are needed to MD...... 200,000 so other landowners can learn to defend their rights, Rep. Scott McInnis (R-CO) environment,” said Vene- ensure prior year enrollment MN...... 6,000,000 as determined by the court. sent a “dear colleague” letter man. “These funds will help levels are maintained. MS ...... 1,500,000 Featured speakers are the attorneys litigating the on September 25, urging farmers and ranchers vol- WRP offers landowners case, Ladd Bedford and Mike VanZandt. Other topics members of Congress to op- untarily protect and restore the options of permanent MO...... 9,100,000 at the conference include updates on the LU Ranching pose the buyout legislation. our country’s valuable wet- easements, 30-year ease- MT ...... 560,000 Water Rights Case, the constitutional challenge to the McInnis says the effort is land ecosystems.” ments or restoration cost- NE ...... 1,500,000 ESA, and an in depth analysis of the dangers of con- supported by radical envi- The Natural Resources share agreements. Landown- NH ...... 37,400 servation easements. Additional speakers include ronmentalists whose aim is Conservation Service ers who have already sub- NJ ...... 62,600 Wayne Hage, Fred Kelly Grant, Paul Terrill, Tim to end grazing on public (NRCS) is utilizing an addi- mitted WRP applications to NC ...... 1,500,000 Lowry, and Frank Duran. lands. In addition, he says tional $42 million of WRP fi- their local NRCS offices will PA ...... 87,500 To attend the conference contact Stewards at 1- “these groups have vigorous nancial assistance funds be notified when funds are TN...... 1,200,000 800/700-5922 or go to their Web site www.stewards.us. and well-funded legal teams from the Commodity Credit available for their projects. WA...... 611,600 — WLJ that bankrupt ranchers Corporation for the FY 2003 WRP funding allocations, TOTAL...... $55,771,000 while delaying and ob- enrollment. These funds on a state-by-state basis, are: — WLJ

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For sale book or information, contact: 661/399-2981 805/839-8166 All females are eligible for the special Oregon Select Jackpot Heifer Award. • The 2003 Montana State Fair Heifer Calf Champion sells Dwight Mebane Don Lane • Class winners from the Summer State Fair circuit sells 661/399-2981 805/459-0399 Daughters of Vermilion Dateline 7078, WCC Special Design L309, P. O. Box 613 • Fair Oaks, CA 95628-0613 e-mail: [email protected] Famous 7001, JLB Exacto 416, Bon View New Design 878, SAF (916) 362-2697 Sale Every Monday! Focus of ER, BCC Bushwacker 41-93, SAF 598 Bando 5175, BTR Fax (916) 362-4015 Alliance 180, Millcreek Premium, Roth’s Millcreek Unique, HARB Email: [email protected] Cincha 829, DA ES RO Twister and Pascalar Ayres New View www.jdaonline.com P310. Other Attractions: 6 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Canada confirms mad cow was domestic — Possibility of farm,” said George Luter- the animal was born prior years or older. U.S. ties ruled out. bach, veterinarian with to 1997, which is when the Luterbach noted the cow CFIA. feed ban was put into place. spent time on two farms be- — How disease However, CFIA has still Therefore, it could have been fore the Northern Alberta been unable to confirm how exposed to meat and bone herd, which, experts say, was contracted keeps them from conclusively still unknown. “It was very irresponsible of them ruling where it possibly ate By Steven D. Vetter (Canada) to even suggest the U.S. had contaminated feed. Officials confirmed Cana- WLJ Editor anything to do with the situation, The Canadian Food In- da’s first case of mad-cow spection Agency (CFIA) last particularly without any factual basis.” disease on May 20, prompt- week confirmed the coun- ing the U.S., Mexico, Japan, and other key importers, to Scott Haydn-Myer, Oakdale, CA, and Richard Silva, Rio Vista, CA, try’s lone infection of mad- were on the seats at the Escalon bull sale buying Charolais bulls. cow disease was an animal ban Canadian beef. Photo by Pete Crow born and raised entirely in The U.S. and Mexico par- the cow became infected with meal as part of its feed for- tially lifted their bans al- Canada. The announcement mad-cow disease. There is mulation,” Luterbach said, lowing imports of some bone- eased fears the cow may have the possibility the animal adding that young calves are Argentina/U.S. beef deal less cuts of Canadian beef had U.S. roots. was infected by feed conta- susceptible to contracting the “We were able to cross ref- minated with ruminant by- disease. BSE symptoms nor- from young animals. expected within a year Possible herdmates of the erence and find the sire and products. mally don’t show up until Argentina expects to reach don said, have not caused a the mother to the (infected) “We were able to confirm cattle are older, usually five cow, from all three farms, an agreement in about a year cease in Argentine beef ex- animal on a Saskatchewan were destroyed, and tested with the U.S. allowing fresh ports to the European Union negative for mad-cow dis- Argentine beef to be export- because of the regionaliza- ease. ed from disease-free cattle tion deal the countries al- When Pastures Give Out... Initial DNA testing, fol- regions, even if other parts of ready have in place. lowing the May 20 confir- the country suffer an out- “We recognize we had a mation, provided inconclu- break, Argentine Ambas- very small problem in the Garino Delivers! sive results, Luterbach said. sador Jose Bordon said. northwest of our country, in However, recent tests com- Bordon, in an interview a small region,” he said. “We pared a “better” sample from with OsterDowJones, said don’t have sanitary problems the infected cow’s brain to Argentina is working hard to in the rest of the coun- DNA samples from cattle de- clear up a recent “very small” try....We don’t have problems stroyed during the investi- outbreak of hoof-and-mouth in Patagonia, we don’t have gation. disease (HMD) in the north- problems in the West...and The newest test confirmed west of the country, but generally we don’t have prob- two of the original 11 sus- stressed such situations lems in the Pampas.” should not hinder exports pected farms as one-time Prior to the 2001 HMD from regions not affected. homes for the cow. outbreak, the U.S. imported The U.S. banned all Ar- “This result validated our up to 20,000 metric tons of response was appropriate gentine fresh beef in early fresh Argentine beef per Maximize performance during times of poor forage quality or quantity with and we were accurate in the 2001 after a widespread year. The current ban ap- RANCH directions we took,” Luter- HMD outbreak. A team from GARINO PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS: DIRECT plies only to fresh beef. Dur- CUSTOM DELIVERY & bach said. “It ruled out we USDA’s Animal and Plant FORAGE OFFLOADING ing the first eight months of Diamond-Lix Cooked Supplement somehow missed the mark.” Health Inspection Service TESTING & Energylix Poured Supplement 2003, the U.S. was the ANALYSIS The only glitch in the (APHIS) was scheduled to Garino Pressed Blocks largest buyer of processed traceback program was visit Argentina this month, Argentine beef, accounting Canada mentioning the in- but canceled after the most for 13,236 tons. — Bill Tom- For proven protein performance call fected cow could have U.S. recent outbreak. (800) 451-7671 or visit our website at connections. USDA officials Such small outbreaks, Bor- son, OsterDowJones www. jgarino.com were happy CFIA confirmed no U.S. ties to the cow. “It was very irresponsible MBM compliance up of them (Canada) to even nant feed. As of September suggest the U.S. had any- Feed ban 30, two of the firms, 0.7 per- thing to do with the situation, (from page 1) cent, were given failing particularly without any fac- rant voluntary correction. grades, and 15 firms, five tual basis,” said one USDA FDA said VAI violations, as percent, were given a pass- spokesperson, on the condi- opposed to the NAI, are the ing grade pending correction tion of anonymity. “We more technical violations of to “minor violations.” haven’t had a case of the dis- the ruminant feed ban pro- Of the feed mills not li- The Tybar program is dedicated to offering our ease, and to have that jeop- visions. Examples of NAI vi- censed by FDA to produce customers the most current genetics, backed by many generations of cattle tested and culled ardized unnecessarily is olations would be minor medicated feeds, 5,084 in- for acceptable PAP scores. Our heifers as well as something that won’t be soon record keeping lapses and spections were reported. Of those of our customers are developed and A.I. bred at Heartland Cattle Co. in Nebraska. We forgotten.” — WLJ conditions involving non-ru- those, 579 handled ruminant believe in selling only the best, selecting minant feeds. feed. Two firms were given exclusively from our replacement females as Official Action Indicated OAI classifications. Of the well as offering some young, productive cows U.S./Canada who will make valuable additions to your (OAI) is considered a failing The Fourth Annual Tybar Ranch Production Sale firms receiving passing program. It is our goal to see our customers grade, and is given when will offer 80 Angus female lots, with over 90% prosper with their purchases. Please call and protocol grades, 98 were said to re- sanctions are warranted to A.I. bred to the breed’s best, plus a selection of visit with us anytime about the Tybar program! ceive the grade VAI. scrutinized address the establishment’s Another segment evalu- coming two-year-old bulls . . . all with PAP scores! SIRES REPRESENTED: Bon View New Design 208 lack of compliance with reg- ated by FDA was protein Bon View New Design 878 Live Cattle ulations. For example, find- Tybar Carlotta V10 blenders — firms that blend B/R New Design 036 (from page 1) ings of manufacturing pro- BW +2.8, WW +40, MILK +16, YW +65 BSS Limited Design rendered animal protein to A young cow by the popular BAR EXT Traveler 205 cedures insufficient to en- produce ingredients for use EXT son Leachman Right Time, FHCC Classic Rock “We’re not ruling anything sure ruminant feed is not second dam by New Trend 315. by feed mills. Rockn D Ambush out. However, right now we Sells safe for a spring calf by contaminated with prohib- Of the 220 blenders in- FHCC Classic Rock, the ABS RP 3rd Bushwacker are assuming the incidence ited material warrant an featured son of Rockn D Am- Summitcrest Prime Cut 1G42 of BSE in cattle 30-months vestigated, 62 handle mate- bush. Has weaned two calves Rito 6I6 OAI grade. rials prohibited from use in for an average ratio of 106. CA Future Direction 5321 or younger is extremely “Inspections classified PAP 38. ruminant feed. Of the 62, “VRD” minute, and the risk to pub- with OAI violations will be none were classified as OAI, lic health is very minimal,” promptly re-inspected fol- one USDA source said, on and four firms, 6.5 percent, lowing the regulatory sanc- were classified as VAI. the condition of anonymity. tions to determine whether Other firms, such as ru- “The threshold age could be adequate corrective actions minant feeders, on-farm lowered (to 20-months or have been implemented,” younger), but that would said FDA. mixers, animal feed sal- take another rule making FDA reports results by vagers, distributors, retail- process.” “segment of the industry” ers, and animal feed trans- Other USDA sources, and “in total.” The first busi- porters are also subject to however, said, the current nesses investigated were scrutiny by the FDA. Active MJN Marguerite Y410 Tybar Pride Y4 proposal could be changed, renderers. Of the 234 ren- firms in these segments to- BW +4.1, WW +44, MILK +7, YW +89, IMF –.09, UREA +.43, U%RP +.30 BW +0.6, WW +41, MILK +26, YW +76, IMF +.17, UREA +.36, U%RP +.23 after the public comment pe- taled 6,905, with 1,053 han- A daughter of the superior growth sire “VRD.” Dam is by A bred heifer by 036, dam by Hoff Heartland, second derers inspected, 157 handle GDAR Rito 596 LT “Pierre.” At +89, Y410 ranks in the top dam by EXT. Tremendous birth-to-growth spread EPDs, riod, to include 20-month- materials prohibited from dling prohibited materials. 3% of non-parent females for YW EPD. Safe in calf to the plus outstanding ratios of BR 94, WR 111, YR 108, %IMF Three, 0.3 percent, received great carcass sire Bon View New Design 208, due 122 and REA 121 for ultrasound. Sells safe in calf to the or-younger restrictions on use in ruminant feed. None 1/18/2004. PAP 42. ABS sire FHCC Classic Rock, due 3/06/2004. PAP 43. Canadian cattle. Changing of the 157 firms were classi- failing grades, and 137 firms the regulations for importing fied as OAI, meaning zero were classified as VAI. Guest Consignors Canadian beef would re- percent of the renderers Overall, FDA reported in- Anderson Cattle Co., Clifton, CO • James Carnahan, Rifle, CO • Clair Chermak, Hotchkiss, CO quire a new rule making failed the inspection. Seven spections on a total of 11,375 Eagle View Ranch, Collbran, CO • John Nieslanick, LLC, Carbondale, CO • Bill Rooks, Grand Junction, CO process. firms, 4.5 percent, were clas- active firms, with 1,664 to- — SALE CATALOGS MAILED ON REQUEST — If approved by OMB, the sified VAI, indicating minor tal firms handling ruminant Sale proposed live cattle import Joe Goggins, Auctioneer Manager violations. feed materials. Only six of protocol could be in place by The second segment mon- those 1,664 firms, or .4 per- Tom & Merridee Wells December or January. The itored are licensed feed mills cent, received a failing grade. TTYBARYBAR RRANCHANCH 9425 FM 932 David & Emma Danciger, Owners (970) 963-1391, Office & Sale Day Hamilton, TX 76531-3170 public comment period is ex- producing medicated feed An additional 171 firms, or Mark Nieslanik, Manager (970) 963-2494, Answering Machine (254) 386-3780 pected 60 days from the pro- products. According to FDA, 10 percent, were classified Michael Goscha, Assistant Manager Fax (254) 386-4737 (970) 963-0469, Fax Cell (254) 223-0054 posal’s official publication 300 of the 1,110 licensed feed as VAI, but do not warrant 1644 Prince Creek Road E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] date, before the end of the mills handled materials pro- immediate advisory actions. Carbondale, CO 81623 Web site: www.tybar.com www.wellscattle–angus.com month. — WLJ hibited from use in rumi- — WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 7

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For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the sale managers, Tom Burke/Kurt Schaff/Rance Long, American Angus Hall of Fame at the World Angus Headquarters, Box 660 Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone (816) 532-0811 • Fax (816) 532-0851 • Email: [email protected] • www.angushall.com 8 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Canada looking to restore beef exports with other countries Mexico would. umes of Canadian beef begin Epizooties (OIE) has also meat from young cattle or better it is going to be,” said “When you read the press to move through the U.S. to agreed to act as a mediator reject semen or embryos. Thorlakson. (from page 1) releases about it, some of Mexico late this week or ear- in beef import discussions Thorlakson indicated part He also hopes Canada’s However, since Canada them say they’re not sure its ly next.” between Canada and other of the problem with regain- relations with OIE ulti- had only one incidence, and an ‘atypical’ form of BSE, As of press time Thurs- countries to show whether ing export markets is meet- mately helps develop a ra- the two countries had a and it was negative on two day, CBEF hadn’t seen any its standards are being met. ing new permit processes tional response to minimal strong previous trading re- tests. I believe there is still Canadian beef actually in Evans added the OIE’s ac- with several export markets. BSE situations and prevents lationship, they were able to considerable conjecture of transit to Mexico, but said it tions could open the door for He said what may be slow- other countries from experi- work out an agreement un- exactly what they have was just days away from Canada to launch a World ing a majority of the trade is encing the devastation Cana- der the scrutiny of Mexico’s there,” said Thorlakson. starting up. Prior to the BSE Trade Organization (WTO) both countries have to agree Animal Health Department. With Mexico’s sanitation outbreak, Thorlakson said challenge against countries on what the permits say and da has seen. Latest estimates The Canadian Food Inspec- provisions in place, CBEF Canada supplied 20 percent whose borders remain com- mandate. However, the in- suggest Canada has lost tion Agency (CFIA) devel- says Mexico is allowing kid- of the Mexican market, pletely shut to Canadian volvement of the OIE should nearly one billion dollars, but oped a sanitary certificate, ney, heart, tongue and liver, which was 74,000 metric beef, but only if they choose be beneficial for all countries the gradual restoration of which was then approved by to be imported. These offal tons. Thorlakson expects this too. He added there’s no ba- involved. trade for Canada should the Mexican authorities. products are not yet autho- level to be restored soon and sis for countries to refuse to “The sooner we get to a keep the losses near current “We’re pleased and thank- rized to be imported into the said he feels they are in a import Canadian muscle normalization of trade the levels. — WLJ ful for the continued support U.S., therefore the U.S. must good position to increase this of Mexico’s Secretary of Agri- finalize in-transit conditions amount. IA beef cooperative offers second marketing grid culture and his senior tech- before those Canadian prod- Haney agrees with Thor- nical officials,” said Ted A second marketing outlet Swift is bidding at that time. marketing grids. Premiums ucts can travel across the lakson’s theory. ✔ Haney, President of CBEF. is now available to members Data collection — The and discounts are competi- U.S.. Those commodities ap- “In 2002, Canada aver- of the Iowa Quality Beef Sup- According to CBEF, Cana- pear on an extended list and aged 6,000 tons a month of Swift grid rates include a $1 tive with others in the in- da may sell fresh, chilled, ply Cooperative (IQBSC). per head charge for tag dustry. The freight adjust- might even benefit from an beef exports to Mexico,” said The IQBSC partnered and frozen boneless beef alternative method of trans- Haney. “Given this access, transfer or $3 per head for ment charge is the same as products, viscera (liver, kid- with Swift Fresh Meats in a tag transfer with complete the charge for Excel. portation. and the continued con- new marketing program at ney, heart, and tongue), One proposal Canadian straints in other Asian mar- data, including yield grade, The 2003 equity drive for processed beef products, and the Swift plant in Grand Is- packers are contemplating, kets, exports from Canada land, NE. quality grade, hot carcass IQBSC remains open. Cattle bovine fats from all animals is to send approved product to Mexico should be expect- weight, back fat and ribeye producers interested in co-op under 30 months of age to Cattle producers holding by ship, thus bypassing U.S. ed to surpass this level to “B” shares also have the op- area. membership information Mexico. Canadian bone-in restrictions. Prior to the May perhaps 10,000 tons per The Swift grid also has may call the IQBSC office at beef, beef from animals over tion to market cattle with 20, BSE case, most of Cana- month.” Excel at Schuyler, NE. features similar to other 515/296-2266. — WLJ 30 months of age, and live da’s exports to Asia were The next hurdle Canada is cattle are still banned. But, While providing an addi- transported via ship. Al- trying to overcome is restor- tional option for Class B CFIA reports discussions on though the actual travel time ing the rest of their exports. this issue are progressing. shareholders, the Swift grid Beef jerky recalled itself may be slower, it may As of Wednesday, October has some traits not avail- “We’re optimistic the re- end up being a speedier way 8, Thorlakson said the Philip- Albuquerque, NM-based M.D. Chavez/Old Santa Fe able on other grids. One fea- Trail voluntarily recalled about 22,000 pounds of beef maining prohibited products to send the meat since no pines, Russia, Antigua, Bar- ture is the opportunity to jerky that may be contaminated with salmonella. The will be approved in the near additional permits are re- bados, Trinidad, and Ja- future,” said Haney. “With contract cattle. recall was initiated because epidemiological case stud- quired for water transport. maica had allowed partial Other features include: ies suggest the recalled product may be linked to sev- this access, Mexico is helping Regardless of how it is resumption of Canada beef ✔ to create a more compre- Base price — Producers eral salmonella illnesses in New Mexico. The products sent, the Canadians are trade. may choose from three dif- subject to recall are packaged in both eight and 16 hensive template for reestab- pleased to be exporting their Last week, an official of lishing trade in Canadian ferent options — (1) The base ounce plastic bags. The establishment number “EST. product again. the agency in charge of set- beef.” price can be set using the fu- 13343” is inside the USDA mark of inspection. They “This is great news,” said ting international animal When asked if the latest tures market and a basis; were produced between May 1-September 26. The Thorlakson. “The federation health standards reported finding of BSE in a 23- (2) the weekly Nebraska jerky was distributed to retail stores and through mail month-old-bull in Japan extends its thanks and con- they will clarify rules to open weighted average can be orders nationwide. Consumers may have purchased would have any effect on gratulations to all individu- more international borders used, which is the base price these products from a vendor at the New Mexico State these trade agreements, als involved in this market to Canadian beef. Dr. Brian used on the Excel grid; (3) the Fair. Contact Angela Postelthwait, company assistant Thorlakson didn’t feel it access success. We fully ex- Evans, of CFIA, said the Or- base price can be the cur- manager, at 505/255-7950. pect to see significant vol- ganization International des rent “country market” price

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Lot 01M by 164D (2-22-02) Lot 19M by 7197 (2-24-02) Lot 58M by 164D (2-27-02) Wt. 9-15 1,590 lbs. Wt. 9-15 1,595 lbs. Wt. 9-13 1,595 lbs. BRET TATE TATE RANCH PAT KOONS Bart and Mary Strang & Family (620) 355-6706 P.O. Box 69 (620) 355-6630 2969 County Road 8 • Meeker, Colorado 81641 (620) 355-3623 Lakin, KS 67860 (620) 272-1651 (620) 355-6707 970-878-5362 • 800-351-5362 • [email protected] (620) 355-6709 fax See our catalog online: StrangHerefords.com email: [email protected] WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 9 Beefmobile to reach grassroots producers, consumers alike Shasta Livestock Auction Yard Beef producers will soon stop by the van when they receive firsthand informa- visit their local livestock mar- tion about how their beef keting facility.” Two Big Friday Sales! checkoff dollars are used. The Stuart notes the consumer delivery vehicle: the “Beef- component of the project was mobile”— a van emblazoned added to the Beefmobile to with beef art that travels the leverage checkoff dollars to October 17 U.S. and visits livestock mar- the greatest extent possible. keting facilities. “When the Beefmobile is In addition to delivering traveling from one livestock Expecting 3,000 Head information to beef produc- marketing facility to the Lassen County Cattlemen’s Feeder Sale ers, the Beefmobile will have next, it just made sense to in- a consumer component and clude stops at retail stores, whet consumer appetites for food festivals, and schools,” beef. Traveling the nation’s Stuart explains. “The more October 24 highways, the Beefmobile information producers pro- will serve as a rolling bill- vide to consumers about beef Expecting 3,000 Head board by reaching out to con- safety, nutrition, and value sumers at retail stores and for their food dollar, the more Fall River & Big Valley Cattlemen’s Feeder Sale food festivals, and stopping likely consumers are to pur- at schools to provide teach- chase beef.” Including 250 Calvy Cows ers with literature about Under funding approved beef. by the Beef Promotion Op- Plus our regular consignments. Funding this innovative, erating Committee for fiscal multi-purpose promotional 2004, which began October vehicle is the Cattlemen’s 1, the Beefmobile will visit Beef Board, comprised of 108 100 livestock marketing fa- Your Friday consignments will now have 3 days of feed for FREE through the end of the year. beef producers who oversee cilities and make 100 con- the $1-per-head Beef Check- sumer stops. The Operating off Program. Committee left the option “Reaching out to grass- open for state beef councils to Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. roots producers who market add stops in their respective through livestock marketing states by providing addi- (530) 347-3793 facilities is refreshing,” states tional funding when the van Website: www.wvmcattle.com • E-mail: [email protected] Shawn Madden of Torring- is in their area. ton Livestock Market, Tor- Livestock marketing fa- Ellington Peek: (530) 347-3540 • Andy Peek: (530) 347-4711 rington, WY. “These indi- cility owners and managers viduals who have been con- have expressed excitement tributing to the beef check- about this new beef checkoff off deserve attention, and project. this shows a terrific attitude Bobby Eslick of Tennessee The 6th Annual by those who oversee the Livestock Producers, Fayet- spending of checkoff dollars.” teville, TN, said this type of “It also seems a wise use program has been needed for of checkoff dollars to use this a long time; and George Beefmobile as a tool for con- Gookin of Producers Live- sumer promotion,” he added. stock Marketing Association, The proposal to fund a Beef- Oakdale, CA, said funding mobile with checkoff dollars of the Beefmobile is a strong was brought before the Cat- indication all producers are tlemen’s Beef Board by Na- considered important to the tional Livestock Producers checkoff. Association, a livestock mar- Coordination and promo- Sale keting organization based in tion of the Beefmobile, which Sale Colorado Springs, CO. makes its debut in mid-Jan- “The Beefmobile idea be- uary, will be handled by NL- gan as an outreach program PA of Colorado Springs, CO, to grassroots producers — and Charleston|Orwig of 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Sale held at the those who contribute to the Hartland, WI, NLPA’s mar- beef checkoff, but are not ful- keting communications November 1, 2003 Every lot has been Reno Livestock ly informed about how their agency of record. Reno, Nevada hand-picked! Event Center checkoff dollars are used,” “Funding of the Beefmo- states R. Scott Stuart, pres- bile by the Cattlemen’s Beef ident and CEO of NLPA. Board sends a clear message Sams Prospector Legend x “As a livestock marketing to beef producers,” Stuart x Basin Rose 801E McIntosh Red organization, NLPA wanted summarizes.”Those over- BW 1.1, WW 32, BW 3.1, WW 34, YW 53, MILK 20, YW 57, MILK 18, the everyday beef producer seeing the beef checkoff want Outstanding to have direct access to the all beef producers to know TM 36, STAY 9, TM 35, STAY 7, Bred Heifers results of beef checkoff re- how their checkoff dollars MARB. .08, REA -.14 MARB. -.01, REA .00 search and promotional in- are being used for research formation. The Beefmobile and promotion. This effort means producers will no also allows consumers to re- longer have to attend a spe- ceive information empha- cific meeting to obtain infor- sizing that beef can be nu- NoEqual x Glacier Crimson mation about their beef tritious, safe, and a terrific Red Lightning checkoff. They can simply value.” — WLJ x Marias BW 0.7, WW 34, BW 0.2, WW 29, Regions Top YW 56, MILK 25, YW 52, MILK 17, Herdbull TM 42, STAY 12, TM 31, STAY 12, Coming Events MARB. .11, REA -.15 Prospects MARB. .16, REA .04

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Women’s Conv. & Tradeshow, 810/798-2568 Chelan, WA. 509/925-9877 Dec. 7-10 — 2nd National Confer- TM 34, IMF -.06, Nov. 14-16 — ID Wool Growers Assn. ence on Grazing Lands, Nashville, REA .00 Annual Meeting, Boise, ID. 208/344- TN. 979/268-0980 7221 Jan. 21-24 — 2004 American Sheep Make your plans today! Managed by a couple of guys who know good Angus cattle - THE SEEDSTOCK CONNECTION Nov. 15-18 —American Angus Assn. Industry Convention, Sacramento, CA. Sale Headquarters: Andy Duffy Seth Leachman 120th annual meeting, Louisville, KY. Jan. 28-31 — Cattle Industry Annu- 9812 N. 100th Ave.,Owasso, OK 74055 P.O. Box 2505, Billings, MT 59103 816/383-5100 al Convention & Trade Show, Phoenix, John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel (918) 274-7371 (406) 256-5684 Nov. 19-21 — NV Cattlemen’s Assn. AZ. 303/694-0305 866/833-9330 [email protected] [email protected] & CattleWomen’s Assn. Conv., Feb. 2-3 — Bud Williams Stockman- Sparks, NV. 916/444-0845 ship School, Coldwater, KS. 620/582- The finest Red Angus cattle in the West! Nov. 21-22 — MN Lamb & Wool 2211 10 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Cow surplus to last through end of October Dairy duction rate by about 613 Negative riod of time than if 120,000 Under the RPM program, their milk production from (from page 1) million pounds. impact cows were depopulated. dairy producers bid to be July 2003 through June The average accepted bid “The original proposal compensated for milk re- 2004. The money raised by expected to be processed. A was $4.03 per cwt, with no Market analysts said the would have really put the ductions ranging from 10-50 CWT’s assessment, expected total of 2,038 bids were sub- bids above $4.99. Producers quick time frame of the de- cull market in the doldrums, percent; the average reduc- to be $60 million, will be ap- mitted from producers seek- will be paid based on the population and overabun- and would have done so over tion across the 77 accepted portioned among the three ing payment for selling dairy amount of milk the depopu- dance of lean beef forces cull probably a six- to nine-month bids is 17 percent. The milk programs to improve the na- herds. The herd retirement lated cows accounted for dur- cattle prices downward. time frame,” said Kleckner. reduction program started tional all milk price by a tar- program is expected to de- “Thirty thousand head is- “As it is, the market pres- get of 36 cents per cwt. crease the annual milk pro- ing the 12 months leading October 1, and runs through up to the slaughter. n’t very many, in the large sure shouldn’t last much past September 30, 2004. A total Approximately 45 percent scheme of things. However, Auditors are mostly done the middle of November.” of 514 bids were submitted of the money will pay pro- the fact they are going to hit Know Now! with the West and South- Several West Coast ranch- for the RPM program. The ducers who retired their the market in just six weeks Whether you’re looking for farm west regions, and are moving ers, in contact with WLJ last accepted bids are expected cowherds, while 35 percent time, along with a lot of oth- and ranch properties for sale, or across the eastern half of the week, were irrate about the to reduce national milk pro- will go to the export promo- the latest er lean beef, doesn’t help the situation. tion program. About 10 per- country. cull market in the short duction by 88 million pounds market and industry news, “We are currently in the “I got knocked pretty good over the next 12 months. The cent is set aside for the RPM everything you need to know term,” said David Kleckner, at the auction when I portion of the program, with now is waiting Dakotas and will be in Wis- average bid accepted was $4 market analyst with Mid- thought the market was go- the remaining money to be for you, online. consin and the heart of the Kansas Livestock Inc., a live- per cwt, with the maximum Midwest early next week,” ing to be pretty strong,” said being $5. allocated later. — WLJ Why wait? stock market consulting firm. one southern California pro- Galen said. “Select fed cattle are more The export promotion pro- NMPF also indicated the ducer who didn’t disclose his gram has yet to be finalized, prominent right now. A lot of name. “It’s ridiculous we are www.wlj.net largest percentage of dairy that product can be used in according to NMPF. Rules for cow retirement will come at the mercy of dairy pro- CWT is intended to reduce the same fashion as cow beef. ducers trying to get through from the West and South- milk supplies by 1.2 billion auctions Five thousand dairy cows in- a tough time. The previous west. “It probably won’t be pounds over a 12-month pe- to the market, weekly, damp- few years were tough on us, the majority, but the plural- riod. The initial targeted re- selling CWT en the need for cull beef cows but we didn’t encroach on ity of dairy cows being duction for the herd retire- even more.” anybody else’s market.” dairy cows slaughtered will be from the The 33,000 head to be ment and RMP programs western U.S., including Cal- processed under CWT is CWT specifics was 660 million pounds, how- The Livestock Mar- ifornia and other growing about one-fourth of the orig- CWT is a three-pronged ever, the actual impact is ex- keting Association (LMA) dairy states,” Galen said. inal herd retirement pro- price support effort that in- pected to be 701 million announced last week that “The West and Southwest cludes a reduced production pounds. several auction barns posal, voted down by mem- selling cattle are part of have seen the greatest dairy marketing (RPM) program CWT is funded by dairy bers of NMPF earlier this the Cooperatives Work- herd growth, while the Mid- year. already in implementation, cooperatives, and individual ing Together program. west and eastern third of the Market sources said the and an export promotion pro- dairy farmers, who con- The rules regarding the 800-850-2769 country show steady or de- current program impacts the gram, which has yet to start tribute a five-cent-per-hun- selling of the cattle are: clining numbers.” cull prices over a shorter pe- up. dredweight assessment on  All CWT tagged cat- tle must be sold for slaughter only. Cattleman’s Choice 43rd Annual Production Sale  CWT cows will be identified with a pink — Montana’s Longest Established Annual Bull Sale — CWT tag (accompanying picture). The CWT tags are sequentially num- bered; each cow will have a unique number. 2000 Angus Sell  CWT cows may be December 1 & 2, 2003 penned separately and sold at an established time or throughout the Selling 800 Bulls sale. Before the sale of any CWT animal it BULLS WITH LENGTH, CAPACITY AND MUSCLE should be announced from the sale block “the - on Tuesday, December 2 - Bulls sell in catalog animal can be purchased order, starting with for slaughter only or for 320 Twos & 480 Yearlings the two-year-olds. direct shipment to a Basin Max 602C slaughter facility.” birth wean milk yrlg %IMF RE %RP Many half and three-quarter brothers sell. Sons of Basin Max 602C,  The market must +2.3 +38 +13 +88 +.19 +.05 -.23 Vermilion Payweight, Brooks EXT, TC Moonshine, Gardens Expedition, provide the consignor Bon View New Design 1407, Sitz IMF plus many other breed leading sires. with documentation the Including Ambush, Rainmaker and Prime Cut sons and grandsons. CWT cattle were sent to a slaughter facility by Complete PERFORMANCE DATA and EPDs are provided on all bulls. matching each cow’s Backed by the STEVENSON/BASIN GUARANTEE with loss of use INSURANCE available. CWT ear tag number to the packer purchasing Bulls with bred in PERFORMANCE to ADD POUNDS to your calf crop. the individual or group Bulls are sold in volume so they are AFFORDABLE by everyone. lot of cows from the con- signor.  Any diversion of Vermilion Payweight J847 CWT cows, sold through birth wean milk yrlg %IMF RE %RP 1200 Commercial Bred Females - selling Monday, December 1 - a livestock market, to oth- +5.6 +65 +10 +118 +0.0 +.51 +.26 er than a slaughter facil- Approximately 1000 Bred Heifers & 200 Bred Cows ity could result in all live- The bred heifers are a solid set of Angus and Angus-influenced heifers, raised on our stock markets losing the ranches from the same bloodlines as our registered cattle. A select group of heifers right to sell CWT cows. — WLJ will also be offered from some of our most progressive customers. Synchronized AI bred and sell ultrasound pregnancy tested to calving date. The commercial cows to be offered will be sorted according to age group and calving date. CME, NCF offer Free scholarships y Deliver Deserving college stu- Gardens Expedition dents who intend to pur- birth wean milk yrlg %IMF RE %RP on Bulls sue careers in the beef +2.4 +40 +18 +99 +.48 +.09 -.65 industry have a chance to supplement their educa- tion thanks to the Chicago our Mercantile Exchange Request y (CME) and the National sale catalog Cattlemen’s Foundation Contact Stevenson Basin or (NCF). More than $25,000 today! your Superior Representative for further information in cash scholarships and 1-888-634-1607 prizes will be awarded to students in the NCF’s14th annual CME Beef BASIN ANGUS RANCH Industry Scholarship STEVENSON ANGUS RANCH Doug & Sharon Program now underway. Keith & Roberta 406/ 374-2332 Each of 20 students will be 406/ 423-5450 406/ 374-2278 fax awarded $1,250 with one 406/ 423-5574 fax student selected to also Clint & Adana receive the top prize of an Darrell & Sara Stevenson’s Diamond Dot expense paid trip to the 406/ 423-5443 406/ 374-2250 2004 Cattle Industry Black & Red Angus Seedstock Bob & Robin Annual Convention and Retailer • Feeder • Commercial Producer Shane Whiteman Trade Show in Phoenix, 406/ 423-5365 406/ 423-5556 AZ, Jan. 28-31, 2004. 52page11.qxd 10/10/03 10:34 AM Page 1

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Excellent Licensed in Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska & South Dakota. investors and homeowners. 2 parcels of land within ½ mile of country road access, power and Thousands of families have each other. 299+ acres in one and improved stock water. Abundant for- JK BIG HORN MOUNTAIN PROPERTY created their family wealth age and water offer excellent habitat 436+ acres in the other - both com- Johnson County, Wyoming 260+ acres deeded located in the through appreciation in the pletely surrounded by Gunnison for a diversity of wildlife. $1,750,000. Leah Olson, ALC, Broker, Big Horn Mountains approximately 40 miles southwest of value of their home over the National Forest. In addition, there’s an approximate 60 acre "island" of the Prudential Bozeman Real Estate, course of their careers. In national forest land within the larger parcel which can only be accessed by (406) 763-4596, Buffalo and 25 miles southeast of Ten Sleep. Beautiful, pris- addition, payments made on the owner. 2 forest service roads as close as ½ mile to the county road. www.PrudentialMontanaRE.com tine property with timber. Small pond and 2 springs that a mortgage loan are like a #27835 $2,600,000 Gallatin Canyon, MT could be developed for domestic use. No improvements. BORDERING WEST ELK WILDERNESS. Boundary lines are fenced. Only 15 minutes from access into monthly savings plan, Log home adding to equity. 81+ acres surrounded by 176, 000 acres of the Gunnison National Forest. Big Horn National Forest via BLM land. Abundance of and 1+/- wildlife including resident herds of elk and mule deer. With respect to tax bene- Springs, streams wildlife and views.Here’s your chance to own your own acre on the fits couples who sell their private summer getaway and hunting retreat off of Kebler Pass. # 27940 Gallatin Thousands of acres of public land in close proximity for home can take a capital gain $495,000 River in the hunting, fishing and many other aspects of outdoor recre- beautiful ation. Many scenic sites for a cabin or summer home. Price: exemption of up to $500,000 The Lario Team Gallatin Bob & Linda Lario Canyon! This $949,000. tax free on a joint tax return, P.O. Box 778 Paonia, Co. 81428 or up to $250,000 on a single exceptionally well built home fea- Mountain West 970-527-7756 fax 970-527-7759 tures 2 bd + loft, 2 ba, 2,457 +/- sf ATKINSON 820-ACRE MOUNTAIN PROPERTY return, provided they have 1-888-374-4456 and 213 +/- sf of River Frontage. Northeastern Albany County, Wyoming. 700+ acres deeded lived in the home for at least $699,000. #102142. and 120+ acres U.S. Forest Service lease for a total of 820+ Bill Asher, Sr., Managing Broker, two of the five years preced- Prudential Bozeman Real Estate, acres. Trophy elk and mule deer hunting on the property ing the sale. The real estate (406) 580-3236 and immediate area. Rolling foothill/mountain country cov- investor also enjoys excep- NORTHEASTERN UTAH Bozeman, MT ered with pine, aspen, cedars and rugged rock formations tional tax benefits. The first that add to the scenic grandeur of the area. Several excellent is the write-off of deprecia- PX RANCH - TALMAGE Flyfish on ap. home sites. Spectacular views of surrounding mountains and tion as a deduction against 1,322’ of the blue plains. Three good springs that could be developed for income, resulting in a tax ribbon domestic use. Antelope Creek flows through southern por- break. The second is the IRS Gallatin River tion. Small meadow near creek can be flood irrigated and Section 1031 tax-deferred that flows through this would make ideal horse pasture. Large reservoir provides exchange, one of the last beautiful, private ranch. Traditional, stock water and recreational opportunities. Restrictions in great investment tax shel- newer 4 bd, 5 ba, ap. 5,900 sf home, place that will not allow subdivision. Price: $1,295,000 ters in our country. Section guest house, 2 rental units, pasture grass, 2 horse/cattle barns, heated For additional information, contact: 1031 allows an investment Gateway to Ashley Forest & High Uintah Wilderness. shop, tractor & wood sheds on over 70 P.O. Box 696 • Buffalo, WY 82834 property owner to exchange 1,806 deeded acres, 711 shares pressure irrigation plus acres. $1,500,000. #107225. Phone: 307-684-9556 equity from one property to filings, 4 mini pivots, 2 wheel lines, stream, 3 ponds, Candace Cummings, REALTOR, subsequent larger properties Prudential Bozeman Real Estate, Fax: 307-684-8565 • www.pearsonrealestate.com and defer capital gains taxes 6,500' elevation, gently rolling, pinions & cedars, pri- (406) 580-0865, John D. Pearson, Broker, Owner over the course of his or her vate end of county road, panoramic views, multi-use www.PrudentialMontanaRE.com Theo B. Hirshfeld, Assoc. Broker life. This tax-deferred potential. One hour plus east of Park City and west of Jerry Kaufmann, Sales Assoc. exchange is available for all Colorado. Owner $995,000. Brokers welcome, appraisal Bob Turnbull, Sales Assoc. properties. In a comprehen- sive estate plan, a lifetime of available. “Specializing in Ranch & Recreational Properties” capital gains passes tax-free 435-454-3380 • [email protected] into the owner’s estate. Snowmobile Business in Paradise Log cabins, barn, fully equipped and A lifetime plan of invest- Wyoming retreat “4 Sale”; Log Lodge operating business, rustic but fully mod- ing in real estate is thus one with restaurant and lounge, 19 unit motel, ern, great family retreat. $895,000. Bob 20 rustic cabins. 47 RV sites. TOP of the Bole of the nation’s last true Big Horn Mountains on national forest. means of creating significant World class snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, TW Ranch Buffalo, WY wealth and deferring taxes. NEWMAN REALTY near family ski area. $1,262,000. Bob Bole 3,846 deeded ac., 1,840 BLM ac., 640 — WLJ ac. state and 480 private lease. Terrain 625 West Valley Road 307-532-7131 Sage Creek Ranch is rolling hills with deer and antelope www.westernland.net Spectacular 32,000 ac. ranch with 5,000 Torrington, WY 82240 800-658-4431 habitat. There are 5 miles of stockwa- ac. deeded located in south central EUREKA, NEVADA Blair Newman, Broker 307-532-7211/fax ter pipeline, working corrals, certified 186 acre Timothy hay farm Wyoming. Good improvements, productive www.newmanrealty.net [email protected] meadows, upgraded irrigation system, scales and good fences. $1,600,000. 140 acre under pivot, corrals, Contact East Slope Properties. Double Diamond X Ranch headquarters for successful hunting opera- hay barn, $180,000 or make offer. tion. $2,300,000. Contact J.R. & Co., LLC NR-297 – Hunting and Cody, WY - 146 acres, dead end road ER Ranch, Worland, WY Call location, lodge, cabins, bunkhouse, indoor 742 acres plus 2,000 acrre BLM lease. Gourley & Associates Fishing Ranch. Glendo, pool, barn, pond, river frontage, borders Ranger Creek Guest Ranch Creek frontage, new pivot, remodeled 702-592-2258 national forest, near Yellowstone Park, Top of the mountain location. Millions of Wyoming. Picturesque good air service, outdoor and wildlife national forest acres to enjoy. One of the home, big, big shop, machine shed, ranch located at the head paradise, great family retreat or guest top 10 snowmobile destinations in the barn, corrals. Great access, step right ALFALFA FARM of Wendover Canyon. ranch. $6,000,000. Bob Bole USA! Great summer and fall business. into this one. $795,000. Bob Bole CASPER LARAMIE CODY BUFFALO PINEDALE 1,110+ acres, north of 6,000 feet of North Platte J.R. & Co., LLC Tom Hall Bob Bole East Slope Properties D bar K Real Estate Winnemucca, with 750+ River frontage and is locat- J. R. Kvenlid Kyle Mumm 307/587-8014 John S. Gibbs Kay McEarly acres water righted and in Clay Griffin 307/742-8380 [email protected] 307/684-2125 307/367-8888 ed between the Guernsey Reservoir and the Glendo Del Tinsley [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] production with mostly Reservoir. Newer 1,200 sq ft home with lots of win- 307/234-2211 [email protected] young stand. 3 wells, 6 piv- dows overlooking the river. 156 ac, 120 ac m/l ots, 2 homes, good soils, workshop, fenced. Asking water right $1,360,000 DOS RIOS COOL SPRINGS RANCH $1,495,000 - make offer. NR-270 Chadron Ranch. One of Pagosa’s last river ranches! 590 acres, 1.5 Private gated ranch with unbelievable mountain Larry E. Wood Located eight miles east miles Blanco River frontage. Senior water rights, views. 25 homesites from 30 to 107 acres. Private Realty Executives lake, private access to public land, underground of Chadron, Nebraska. 2000sf. home. Abundant wildlife. Adjacent to (775) 824-3666 utilities. Homesites starting at $148,000. 135 acres with 45 acres national forest. $2,500,000. www.nevadafarmsandranches.com alfalfa and 90 acres native HAUXHURST RANCH EAGLE PEAK creek bottom pasture; 729 Beautiful working ranch located near Colbran, Co., CANYON CREEK RANCH, Alcova, WY 1,655 acres on the Colorado-New Mexico border. east of Grand Junction in the Grand Mesa area. 3,400+ acre, 2,144+ acre BLM lease; 41+ acres of timbered grassland. Bordeaux Creek runs Aspens, abundant wildlife. Snow-capped mountain 3,100 acres with great water rights, excellent hay miles southwest of Casper. $2,495,000. through the property for approximately 1 mile. 4 BR, views. Rustic A-frame cabin. $4,500,000. production, two creeks and abundant game. CARDWELL RANCH, Alcova, WY 2 BA ranch-style home; 2-car garage; 50 x 60’ $7,500,000. 7,355+ deeded acres; 14,826+ acre BLM MONTEZUMA RANCH SAND FLAT RANCH lease; 4,839+ acre state lease; 40+ miles Quonset; 28 x 65’ barn; 36 x 24’ granary; 14 x 32’ 640 acres contiguous to national forest. Abundant from Casper. $4,900,000. horse barn; 16 x 64’ shed; 20 x 28’ calving barn; 5 Beautiful ranch nestled in the High Country of wildlife, fabulous views. Family owned ranch for New Mexico, 668+ deeded acres and 28,160+ acres DORAN CREEK RANCH, Jackson County, CO wells. Elk; mule deer; white-tail deer; upland game; nearly 100 years. $1,775,000. Forest Service lease. Sale is “turn key” and 760+ acre; 45+ miles east of Steamboat waterfowl; turkey. $1,300,000 Springs. $1,950,000. JOSE GARCIA RANCH includes all improvements, cattle, and equipment. Some of the best hunting in New Mexico. Priced at LAZY V RANCH, Jackson County, CO This spectacular ranch, located near Chama, NM NR-300 Dream Catcher $1,500,000. 1,754+ deeded acres, 2,400+ BLM lease, 5+ boasts some of the best hunting in the region. miles north of Walden. $1,800,000. Ranch. 6 miles from Harrison, Nebraska. 3880+ fenced acres, ponds, seasonal creek. An LOS CREEK, Saguache County, CO extraordinary value at $3,800,000. 497+ acre; 35+ miles from Gunnison. Vintage 2,400 sq ft prima- $1,600,000. ry home; new modular; RAFTER T RANCH Contact us for information and vintage barn in excellent Excellent equestrian property or fishing retreat. brochures on these and many condition. 2,600 acres, 785+ acres next to the Chimney Rock Ruins and other fine ranch and resort national forest. Piedra River transects Rafter-T for 1858 EAST HIGHWAY 160 properties for sale. includes one state school section. Timber, pasture, dryland grass and fields. Lots of pine and cedar approx. two miles. Two homes & barn. Offered at P.O. BOX 899 1-800-754-0544 $5,500,000. PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO. 81147 303-534-4822 trees. $1,500,000 1-800-835-5331 • 1-970-264-2201 www.fullerwestern.com 12 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL HADLEY PARK: 598 deeded ac. alpine meadows, timber, surrounded by forest service, 35 miles south of Helena, MT. Elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep. Awesome, forever views of the FARM & RANCH SUPPLY 320 AC. WESTERN MONTANA RANCH SE IDAHO CATTLE RANCHES • Located in Western Colorado Great improvements and production Boulder River Valley, Elkhorns, Bridger Mtns., • $1.7 mil. in gross sales 350 AU on 1,916 acres deeded and 200 head summer per- with free irrig. water in mountain rec. and lights of Bozeman, 60 miles away! 7,000 • Net $200,000 plus area. Other properties available. mit. 300 acres gravity irrig., all fenced. Sheds, corrals and • Includes real estate home. Big game hunting on the ranch and fishing/boating ft. elevation, 1¾ miles to pavement. $550,000. • Price: $1,100,000 LOST TRAIL REALTY close by. $1,600,000. Richard Carlson, Bray & Co. Ask for Joe ALDER CREEK RANCH: Almost 3,000 400 AU on 5,000 deeded acres and a 300 head BLM permit 1-800-695-0539 (406) 369-0012 or (406) 363-5750 acres, 2 miles of Alder Creek, elk, deer, ante- with no trucking required. Year-round streams, fishing, hunting. Improvements included. Can create summer grazing package. lope, snow-capped mountain views, near Only $1,500,000 Halfway, OR. 200+ ac. Virginia City, MT. $1,450,000. 300 AU on 640 deeded acres and a 50 head permit. Mostly with executive 3,700+ gravity irrigated with stock water in every pasture. Farming 293 PARADISE: 17 contiguous square miles of acres. Older improvements included. $750,000. sq. ft. home. Lots of Montana’s very best! Elk, pheasant, brookies, Vaughn Benson • 435/753-4999 timber, end of road pri- cutthroat, sharptail grouse, virgin fir and pine, Benson Realtors • 435/753-0960 vacy, and great hunting. no easements, richest grass, purest water, tradi- Logan, Utah $895,000 tional ranch community. $7,700,000. www.bensonrealtors.com 208/345-3163 Clifton M Berglee, DVM Box 1031 • Boise, ID 83701 Mont-Wyo WEST www.propertiesmag.net 208/344-0936 fax (406) 896-0501 • (406) 860-7319 cell PIVOT FARM — An opportunity to buy an EL-JIGGS RANCH excellent agricultural farming unit that is ready ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT Birch Creek Ranch, Dupuyer, Montana One of the most historic and high to go to work for you. 820 acres total with Located on the east slope of the Rocky Mountain Front with over 5,540 deeded producing ranches in Elko County. approximately 600 acres with water rights. 500 acres plus 688 acres State lease. Home to a working bison ranch with a good Located 35 miles south of Elko, acres under three new center pivots; balance set of improvements to support the livestock operation. This is a well watered flood irrigation. ranch with 2 1/2 miles of Birch Creek, eight reservoirs and a main irrigation Nevada, close to the base of the canal through the middle of the ranch. Presently, 500 acres are pivot irrigated beautiful Ruby Mountains. MAGNUM RANCH — Price Reduced! Seller with an additional 440 acres of water rights that could be developed. The ranch 33,861 deeded acres, 4,335 acres Motivated! One of the finest grass ranches in offers outstanding majestic views of the Rocky Mountain Front and Glacier the west! 5,129+ acres deeded, rolling hill coun- National Park. Offered for sale as a working bison ranch which includes buffa- water right, 5,596 BLM AUM, lo, land, improvements and machinery for $4,200,000 or land may be pur- modest improvements. try next to the mountains. Tree lined streams, chased separately for $3,700,000. Ranch is compact and easy to operate. From meadow springs and reservoirs. Prime grass country in For more information go to www.holidayrealtymt.com or contact land in valley to high mountain range, this ranch has it Big Horn County, Montana. Great pheasant hunt- Charlie White at 406-761-8630 day or 406-727-4445 evening. Holiday Realty, 750 6th St., SW, Great Falls, MT 59404 all. Wildlife aboundsSOLD on private land as well as the ing. Nice building, corrals and home. adjacent public land. Elko County is noted for its fine BIG WEST REALTY, INC. fishing. Angler’s paradise is only minutes away from BOB SWANDER - 307-527-9454 the ranch. Excellent opportunities to increase hay pro- 804 Canyon Ave. • Cody, Wyoming 82414 duction and improve range resource. A must see 970-8879-22790 See our listings at www.landwyoming.com 320 Lincoln Ave., “Suite A” • Steamboat Springs, CO 80477-3269 ranch. Brad Rutledge, Broker CRS, GRI • Dennis L Kuntz, Broker Associate 800-6649-22790 Whether buying or selling ranch real www.exceptionalproperties.net estate, call John Carpenter, Nevada’s most experienced ranch broker TOADSTOOL RANCH Northeastern Elko County, 376 total acres. Prime recre- ational and ranching property located 6 miles east of The Masters Ranch Coyote Creek Wildhorse Reservoir. 90 acres irrigated, modest This incomparable property consists of 3,320 deeded acres Ranch improvements. Scenic area in the heart of some of the ranging from 7,200 feet elevation to 8,600 feet. The lower portion offers year round access and is 30 minutes away from best hunting and fishing in Elko County. Priced at only Grand Junction, CO. on Glade Park. The upper portion shares • 1,064± acres • Beautiful owner’s home $200,000. • 2+ miles Fish Creek fishing • Ranch manager’s home, 2 miles of National Forest boundary. Excellent water rights • Borders BLM barn, shop, corrals support prime deer and elk huntingw/: black bear. • 3 miles to National Forest $2,500,000 $4,980,000 Ranchers Realty RE/MAX 4000, Inc. Jim Schultz John C. Carpenter, Broker 2478 Patterson, #1, Grand Junction, CO 81505 P. O. Box 190, Elko, Nevada 89803 (800)777-4573 or (970)241-4000 “Managing Water Rights Today For Wyoming Agriculture’s Tomorrow” (775) 738-9861 Anytime email: [email protected] Offering a full line of water rights services Todd A. Rhodes, President • 307/347-8329 • Worland, WY 600 ACRE SIERRA MOUNTAIN VALLEY 20+ years professional water rights experience [email protected] The perfect place to retire One of the few large mountain parcels available in the Tahoe Region. Pine trees, creek, some meadows with 360° views. Located one hour is Red Lodge, Montana! north of Tahoe and one hour northwest of Reno. The ultimate land Acreage to run a few head, pond and creek investment! Possible owner financing. $785,000. ULTIMATE WARNER MOUNTAIN PROPERTY to fish in your backyard, close to National Words or pictures cannot describe the beauty of this rare 320 acre prop- Forest to hunt, comfortable to luxurious erty nestled on the west side of the Warner Mtns. just north of Alturas, CA. Only 3 miles off of US Hwy 395. Lassen Creek meanders forever 55,000 ACRE NEVADA CATTLE home. All properties are zoned agricultural through lush meadows and tall pines. $595,000. AND HAY RANCH and are scattered about in the vicinity of fine 40 ACRE MOUNTAIN HIDE-AWAY dining, skiing, golfing and life entertainment 1,500+ sq. ft. mountain home with all the charm imaginable. This is an 20,000 ACRES CATTLE AND HAY RANCH artist’s cottage! Approx. 45 miles north of Reno near Doyle, CA, tucked DEEDED PLUS ADJACENT 35,000 ACRE in a small town next to the highest mountains nicely into the Sierras. Completely self contained with solar power, two wells, a swimming pond, garage/shop, green house. Cottage is perched PRIVATE BLM ALLOTMENT in Montana along the Beartooth Highway to high on a rocky ledge overlooking the world and forested 40 acres ➢ Water Rights for Approximately 1,500 Acres below. $379,000 the Yellowstone Park, only an hour from ➢ 1,320 Acres of High Quality Dairy Hay Billings. Prices range from $350,000 to PRIVATE 40 ACRE ENCLAVE • New Pivots 45 minutes north of Reno/Tahoe International Airport nestled in the • New Main Lines $1,750,000 depending on your taste and eastern side of the Sierras. Approximately five miles off of US Hwy. 395. Half rolling meadows, half huge pine trees and unique rock formations. • 5 Irrigation Wells budget. Includes a 2,400+ square foot summer cabin, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, huge ➢ New 50’x60’ Shop - Heated and Insulated open country kitchen and living room with an entire second story loft ➢ New 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Owner’s Home that could provide 3 more bedrooms and a bath. Totally off “the grid” ➢ 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Farmer’s Home Visit my website gravity flow spring water, septic and generator. $379,000. ➢ 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile Home 950 ACRES - CEDARVILLE www.montanahereicome.com The best kept secret in California! Located on the east side of the spec- Dairy Hay Sales Will Run About I am available 24/7 tacular Warner Mtns., nestled against high peaks in Surprise Valley. The $700,000 Per Year Dorothea Lowe, Broker 950 acres is contiguous and borders thousands of Forest Service land PLUS Runs 500 Cows/Calves acres. Cottonwood Creek runs through property year-round. Modest PLUS Winters 2,000 Head Yearlings 2,000+ sf ranch house and garage. 200 acres irrig. ground with huge Located near Winnemucca, Nevada At the AIRPORT (Beartooth Flight aspen groves. $990,000. Owner financing. Center) in Red Lodge, Montana. This is a money maker! Brochure available for viewing - Fly on in! 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CATTLE FUTURES Selected Auction Markets Week Ending 10-9-03 CME LIVE CATTLE Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements 10/3 10/6 10/7 10/8 10/9 High* Low* Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up October 8983 9133 9283 9433 9583 8530 6765 December 8633 8773 8923 9073 9498 8300 6920 NORTHWEST February 8383 8510 8660 8810 8683 8135 8170 April 8057 8193 8343 8480 8330 7895 7927 October 03 1,164 106-120 100-118 98-108 93-106 90-98 89-97 42-48 June 7475 7600 7750 7843 7693 7455 6847 Blackfoot, ID 105-116 98-114 96-104 89-97 89-94 89-93 48-54 October 03 120-133 115-131 107-119 100-110 96-105 91.75-103 82-96 35-42 CME FEEDER CATTLE Burley, ID 110-116 106-114 102-112.50 95-102 90-100 88-96.50 85-91.75 45-59 10/3 10/6 10/7 10/8 10/9 High Low October 07 2,145 95.50-110 95-108 91.75-100.25 92-95 85.50-92 39-50 October 10195 10283 10430 10580 10583 9587 7950 Davenport, WA 107.25 93-98.25 94.50-98.25 86.50-96.25 84.75-85.25 45-48 November 9945 10095 10245 10395 10325 9425 7900 October 04 608 90-107 85-102 85-99 85-96.25 75-87 55.25-85 32-47.25 550-760 January 9358 9508 9658 9808 9795 9025 7930 Junction City, OR 85-98 85-98 80-93 80-89.75 80-89.50 64-74 43-50 500-720 March 8988 9133 9283 9433 9370 8825 8785 October 08 536 91 124 60-116 93-113 90-99.50 81 40.75-45 700-935 April 8823 8950 9100 9250 9120 8835 8100 Klamath Falls, OR 95.50-100 89-97.50 88-89 82-89 83.50-87 52-54 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. October 08 889 115-130 112-121 107-120 100-110 100-107 88-99 84-91 42-48 850-1000 Madras, OR 100-120 110-116 95-105 90-100 90-98 87-90 53-58 October 03 2,700 100-110.50 95-116.50 89-102.50 90-99.35 86-92 79-92 36-49 CANADIAN MARKETS Toppenish, WA 80-98 82-95.50 84.85-94 82.50-95 81-85 84 44-49.75 495-700 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal FAR WEST Inspected Slaughter Figures, Oct. 7 October 03 1,783 90-117 90-110 85-105.75 54-104 85-97.10 30-55 775-890 Cottonwood, CA 90-112 85-99 83-93.25 82-93 80-88 38-54 600-720 Weekly October 07 95-110 90-108 75-100 67-91.50 60-88 39-50 510-660 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change Fallon, NV 81-110 83-104 70-95 72-89.75 72-82 45-56 315-550 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 54.05 1.02 October 06 2,389 95-114 90-112.25 85-104 80-95.50 75-95.50 75-90.75 40-44.75 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 54.96 0.55 Famoso, CA 85-105 80-101 80-94.50 75-88 75-88.75 75-89 50-55.75 Ontario Auctions October 09 4,168 85-123 85-118 85-108.75 85-106 82-103 90-101 43-60 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 45.26 4.77 Galt, CA 85-110 85-100 83-98 82-98 80-98 48-63 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 41.44 7.10 October 07 400 90-111 92-100 94-114 86-99 85-90.50 77-84 37-50 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-1400 lb. 14.06 2.29 Madera, CA 100-111 91-106 87-99 84-99.50 85-92.50 71-93.50 74-82 42-61 520-610 Average feeder cattle prices for September 26 October 07 427 100-115 100-115 100-110 95-105 94-102 88-95 80-91 37-43 Oakdale, CA 90-110 90-105 90-100 90-95 88-94 85-92 70-86 50-64 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba 400-600 lb. 85.79-89.52 83.18-88.03 83.55-88.77 NORTH CENTRAL 600-800 lb. 79.45-82.06 77.58-79.07 79.45 October 06 1,611 111-131 102.25-125 96.50-107 98.50-101.50 32-55.50 800-900+ lb 74.97-79.07 71.99-75.72 74.23-77.58 Bozeman, MT 102-114 97-105 91-100.50 88.50-97.25 86.50-96.25 78-94.25 45.50-55.75 Heifers: October 03 2,512 122.25-131 106-127 101.50-116.50 101-110 98.50-103 300-500 lb 80.94-89.89 83.55-85.79 80.19-90.26 Dickinson, ND 115-118.50 92.50-113.50 92-99.75 95.25-98.75 95.25 500-700 lb. 76.84-78.70 75.34-75.72 74.60-75.72 October 04 4,800 141 132-151 118-130 105.50-120 107-111.25 103.60 700-800+ lb. 73.85-74.97 70.12-71.24 71.24-72.36 Ericson, NE 112-128 103-117.50 101.50-111 103 95.75-96.35 All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. October 06 2,251 128.50-133 105-121 100.50-116 99.75-109.75 104 95.75-103.25 41.50-49.50 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.3405 Canadian dollars. Faith, SD 116 100-114.50 97.50-109.25 95-98 90.50-100.50 88.75-100 51-58.50 885-940 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. October 03 4,447 120-150 109-145 98-120.75 104-108.50 104.75 88.75-105.50 40.50-50 Ft. Pierre, SD 133-142.50 110-133.50 103-121 100-116 104-115 92-105.50 87.50-100 46-55 Canadian federally inspected slaughter October 08 1,700 131-133.50 117.50-122 105-115 105.75-114.75 104 104.85-107 Current Week Ago Year Ago Kearney, NE 114-128 107-112.75 100-108 102.50-107.75 104-107.25 92.50-103.50 Sept.20, 2003 Sept. 13, 2003 Sept 21, 2002 October 03 2,900 132 112.50-122 105.75-111.25 104-110.25 95-106.25 94.10-104.50 Cattle 50,275 48,554 66,880 Lexington, NE 116.50-117.25 103.50-114 100-104 96.50-106.85 97.35-104.85 90-96.85 October 08 2,064 129-134 110-130 95-114.25 98.50-111.25 95 Mandan, ND 104-114 103.50-114 97.50-110 89-104.25 95 95.85-101.75 MEAT REPORT October 03 2,572 117-128 92-122 99.50-106 95-103.50 89-97.25 89.75-96.25 39.50-50.75 Montana 108-118 92-111 95-103 94-99.75 8-96.25 82.25-94.75 44.50-60.25 BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT October 08 3,896 147 123-153.50 111-134 101-126 85-111.75 105.75-108 86-105.35 40-45 800-875 As of October 9 Riverton, WY 107-129 99-121.50 99-108.50 98-104.75 95-100.25 92.50-98 46-54 625-825 FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 October 03 3,535 140-146 104.50-134 98-112 101-111.50 96-103.25 97-104 46.50-60 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-750 750-900 600-750 750-900 St. Onge, SD 106-118 97.50-119 91.50-102.25 66.50-100.50 91.50-95 88-101.50 47-52.75 Oct. 3 261 80 157.37 156.86 124.31 124.14 October 06 5,523 100-114 94-109.50 101 90.50-101.25 85-96.75 48-58 Oct. 6 153 88 158.18 157.95 126.05 126.05 S. St. Paul, MN 95 91-100 95-100 86.50 52-55 Oct. 7 222 101 161.36 161.07 129.37 129.24 October 03 6,386 130-142 125-145 110-129 106-115.50 104-115 102-111 90-107 45-52.50 Oct. 8 255 108 164.70 163.97 134.02 133.14 Torrington, WY 120-135 110-125 104-116 103-110 100-108.35 95-105 92-100 47-56 Oct. 9 133 64 167.35 167.10 138.32 137.37 FIVE DAY AVERAGE 159.99 159.53 127.52 127.27 SOUTH CENTRAL CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX October 06 3,669 110 111-132 98.50-108 94.50-108.10 99.50-106.10 92.50-105.50 92-103 40-50.10 670-870 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 Apache, OK 92-109 88-104.75 87.75-104 92-102 92.50-97.50 85-91.50 52-55.50 570-750 Index 600-750 750-900 600-750 750-900 October 05 1,837 100-126 90-116 88-108.50 91.50-99 85-99.25 Values 153.00 152.55 125.01 124.41 Brush, CO 111-116 76-111 85-106 92-101 87.50-102.50 78-100 Change 3.34 3.07 4.00 3.48 October 03 2,518 120-141 110-121 95-115 84-97 82-94 79-89 41-50 Cuero, TX 90-100 86-102 79-89 79-89 66-82 33-42.50 October 03 2,984 131-152 90.50-142 100-124 90-107 89-104.50 89.50-100 38.50-41.50 IMPORTS Dalhart, TX 96-135 83-122 85.50-103 82-100 82.50-95 91.10 47.25-54 610-700 October 09 2,979 105 105.50-125.50 93-115 107-113.50 107-112.50 89-108.50 USDA Mexico to U.S. Dodge City, KS 92.50-109 91.50-113 98-104.50 80.50-106.50 98-105.35 83-96.50 October 09 4,555 125-136 108-126 99-115 95-110 95.50-109 95-104.50 42.75-50.50 Weekly Livestock Imports El Reno, OK 100-117 95-116 87-104 95.50-104 95-101.75 91-97.50 52.50-56.50 600-800 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. October 09 3,648 118-132.50 102-132.50 94.50-110 90-103 97-105.75 98.10-104.25 44.50-50 Species Current Previous Current Previous La Junta, CO 99-116 95-115 93-97.50 93-96.50 94.50-99 90.50-93.25 50-57 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date October 08 2,900 95-136.50 88-115.50 86-105.50 94.50-101.50 10/3/03 9/26/03 McAlester, OK 89-110.75 94-106.75 82.50-100 83-96.25 84-88.50 Feeders 18,127 17,186 694,740 458,670 October 08 11,500 110-134 95-124.50 95-113.50 89-107.50 91-109 90.50-102 41.75-52.50 868-1080 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 Oklahoma City, OK 101-118 89.50-114.50 88-101 88.50-105 87-99 80-92.50 51.50-60 800-1030 October 03 2,582 116-124 101.50-121.50 94.50-109 88-107 90.75-107.85 82-102.25 Pratt, KS 105.50 95-111.25 90-99.50 92-99.50 88.50-98.60 86-98.60 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle October 07 1,872 109.50-136 95-122 84-105 82.50-98.50 85-98 88.50-92 Mexico to U.S. Weekly Import Summary (Oct. 3) - Estimated receipts: Roswell, NM 90-114 84.50-107.50 85-95 80-94.50 79-94.25 79.50-84 10,000 Week ago actual: 16,788 Year ago actual: 2217. Compared to last October 03 2,092 120-122 90.50-109.50 92.50-107.50 92.75-106.75 92.75-104.25 week, steer calves and yearlings 1.00-2.00 higher. Heifers steady. Trade Salina, KS 119 101.50-106.50 85.50-98 87-101 87.50-101.10 86.25-92 active, demand good. Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed October 03 1,225 120-135 110-130 93-109 84-98 81.50-99 80-98.50 35-43.25 705-780 heifers weighing 300-600 lbs. For the week ending September 27th, 86 San Angelo, TX 84-107 79-94 77-91 75-86 40-53.50 550-760 head of slaughter cattle were exported to Mexico from the U.S. Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 114.00-127.00; 400- EAST 500 lbs 103.00-116.00; 500-600 lbs 96.00-105.00; Medium and large 10 Markets 14,161 105-144 95-130 85-116 75-95 75-88 76-84 32-42 550-825 2&3, 300-400 lbs 104.00-116.00; 400-500 lbs 93.00-105.00; 500-600 lbs Florida 88-120 80-108 75-98 70-90 78-85 42-50 450-600 86.00-94.00. October 07 5,500 114 98-130 96-118.50 91.50-110.75 89-110 89.50-105 88-99.50 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 103.00-113.00; 400- Joplin, MO 124 96-126 84-113.50 89-100 84-101 85.50-99.50 81-85 500 lbs 95.00-105.00. October 09 7,512 96-120 84-114 76-105 86-102.75 84-105.25 89-102 39.50-51.50 620-980 (All sales fob port of entry.) Lexington, KY 84-104 72-100 76-97 74-97 78-98.95 85-89.25 47-60.75 480-770 October 03 21,800 127-133 110-128 95-112 86-97 80-86 77-80 31-44 500-840 Southeast * AL 100-122 87-117 80-100 77-93 72-90 70-82 40-50 450-800 MARKET SITUATION REPORT October 08 1,351 115-120 99-108 91-108.50 94-102 102.75 85-95.50 WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ sto- Springfield, MO 96-110.50 87-107 83-104.50 91.75-95.75 96.25 ries and statistics from independent marketing organizations. 16 Markets 18,273 85-138 78-131 75-115 75-103 70-98 70-94.50 78-94 36-46 The page one market story utilizes information from the above Tennessee 73-126 74-120 70-99 70-93 68-94.50 69.50-89 75-85.50 42-52.50 sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with ana- *AL,FL,GA,MS,LA,SC lysts throughout the country. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 15 Feeders trend $3 to $6 higher Boxed beef values rose also on a roll, the October ling steers and heifers also Markets sharply early in the week, feeder cattle contract reached up $3-6. One set of yearling (from page 1) light Choice moved up to a new all-time high of $107.30 steers weighing 865 pounds his firm is hearing talk cattle $167.35 and the light Select last Thursday, and most auc- sold for $107.10. feeders are starting to pay advanced sharply to $138.32, tion markets showed signifi- West Coast markets also close attention to the Choice/ up nearly $10 from the week cant advances on feeder cat- showed advances. Cattle- Select spread and will feed previous. tle and calves. men’s Livestock Market in cattle a little longer, perhaps Boneless beef has been lag- The CME feeder cattle Galt, CA, held a special feed- 2-3 weeks. With a $30 pre- ging behind the rest of the index was also up sharply at er sale and offered mostly mium for Choice cattle, there meat complex. The 90 per- $103.66. would be a $200 premium, yearlings, which saw cent boneless beef has been The Bassett, NE, livestock advances of $5-7. According per head, for producing under lots of pressure, and auction reported the first run Choice, instead of Select beef. to CLM manager Max Long time Angus sale manager Tom Burke, of the Angus Hall of to some degree is seasonal. of spring calves, and report- Olvera, cattle sold for the Fame, conducted the Bear Mountain sale. — Photo by Pete Crow This extra time on feed may The 90’s fell below $100 early ed their market up $3-5 on all shorten nearby fed supplies highest prices ever in that in the week, but rebounded classes. Yearling cattle were area, with many 800-pound a little more and help boost Thursday to $108.28. The especially strong with one set the market. yearlings selling for over $1. fifty-percent trim, on the other of steers weighing 844 pounds The slaughter cow market Boxed beef prices were hand, picked up almost $20, bringing $1.08, and another was stronger in the West and higher following advances in and was trading at $72.98 set of 762 pound steers sell- Gordon Zitting, Quail the live market. Buyers were Thursday. The cow beef ing for $115. weaker in the Midwest. The Creek Ranch, Hurricane, slow to react after the high- cutout is up slightly at $90.28. Torrington Livestock dairy cow buyout seemed to UT, purchased one of the er cash midweek. There was There are more slaughter Auction, Wyoming, reported be affecting this market. West top selling females from Hal and Lois Schudel’s initial resistance to the high- cows coming to town and the yearling cattle up $3-6, with Coast markets saw cows up er asking prices. Yet, packers $5-10 over a week ago, with Holiday Ranch Country dairy buyout program has some as much as $8 higher Classic Sale, held hold current offerings with begun. than the previous week. The some cows selling for $60. confidence, as they need to Central markets, however, Saturday, September 13, Beef production, year-to- weighted average on 406 Terrebonne, OR. offset the higher live cattle date, is just six-tenths-of-one- head of 906-pound steers was were reporting declines of $3- prices. Meat sources are spec- percent below a year ago, $106.78; they also reported 5, with additional dairy cows ulating packers will curtail which was a record producing a set of 404-pound heifer going through some markets. slaughter schedules over the year. Cattle slaughter on the calves selling for $138. — WLJ next couple of weeks to man- other hand is up 1.2 percent Winter Livestock, Dodge age inventory from a supply over a year ago. City, KS, reported calves up perspective. Feeder cattle markets were $3-7 and a light test of year- SELECTED AUCTION MARKETS Billings, MT, October 3 (1,900 head) — Compared to good with a couple of new faces in the crowd as well as previous week feeder steers and heifers steady to firm. some local farmers in the market. Futures prices settled Demand moderate to good for calves. 27 percent over on Monday with a strong start to the week, with both live 600 lbs. 87 percent were steers; 13 percent heifers. and feeder cattle contracts limit up on some months. Unless otherwise stated, delivery is current, prices are Supply moderate, with approximately 10 percent cows FOB the weigh point with a straight weight to three per- and three percent bulls. Feeder supply included 64 per- cent shrink or equivalent with a 5-8 cent slide on calves cent steers of which 28 percent were Holstein steers and and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings. 36 percent heifers. Near 16 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Join us at ringside every Wednesday for competitive price Davenport, WA, October 6 (2,145 head) — Compared discovery marketing and livestock merchandising at its finest. to previous Monday, feeder steers and heifers $2-4 high- Riverton, WY, October 8 (3,896 head) — Compared to er, best demand on weights less than 600 lbs. Slaughter previous week slaughter cows and bulls steady on a light cows and bulls steady $1 higher. Total supply approxi- run, feeder cows steady to instances $1-2 higher. Steer FALL MARKETING EVENTS mately 70 percent feeder cattle; 20 percent slaughter and heifer calves under 600 lbs.$3-10 higher, over 600 cows and 10 percent slaughter bulls. In the feeder sup- lbs. steers $3-4 higher, heifers $5-10 higher. Yearlings ply, steers were approximately 72 percent, heifers 28 steers $5-8 higher, instances $12-15 higher, heifers percent, steers and heifers over 600 lbs. approximately steady to instances $5 higher. Supply one percent 44 percent. Trade active, with good moderate demand. slaughter cows, nine percent feeder cows, one percent WED., OCT. 22 feeder bulls, three percent bred cows, 85 percent feeder SPECIAL FEEDER SALE Junction City, KS, October 6 (995 head) — Compared calves 58 percent steers, 42 percent heifers with 25 per- with the previous sale most classes of the Medium and cent weighing over 600 lbs. Featuring over 2,500 Calves & Yearlings Large 1 were lightly tested. Steers 300-850 lbs. firm. Heifers 350-700 lbs. steady to $2 higher; 700-900 lbs. Roswell, NM, October 7 (1,872 head) — Compared to steady to firm. previous week feeder steers $2-3 higher; feeder heifers $1 lower. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1-2 300-800 FRI., NOV. 7 Kearney, NE, October 8 (1,700 head) – Compared to lbs. feeder steers and 300-800 lbs. heifers. Feeder cattle 12th ANNUAL CLM REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE AT 2 P.M. previous week, steer and heifer calves $2-3 higher. under 600 lbs. accounted for 85 percent, steers and Feeder steers and heifers firm to $2 higher. Steers 47 heifers over 600 lbs. totaled 15 percent. Steers made up Featuring 500 Pairs and Bred Females percent of offerings, heifers 53 percent. Weights over approximately 50 percent of the run and heifer 50 per- 600 lbs. 39 percent Followed by a social at 4 p.m., with music by cent Klamath Falls, OR, October 8 (536 head) — Compared Sal Sage and hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Sigourney, IA, October 7 (889 head) — Compared to to previous week feeder steers under 500 lbs. $6-9 high- the last sale reported two weeks ago steer and heifer er over 500 lbs. $2 higher. Feeder heifers $.50-1.00 high- er. Feeder cows steady to firm. Stock cows steady. calves under 600 lbs. $2.50-3 lower, feeders over 600 Slaughter cows steady to $1 higher. Slaughter bulls lbs. mostly steady. Demand moderate with limited buyer SAT., NOV. 8 $1.50-2 higher. Demand for feeder cattle good to very attendance due to corn and bean harvest. Receipts this 35th ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA “WORLD OF BULLS” good and moderate to good for slaughter cows. Receipts week included 22.6 percent of the feeders over 600 lbs., include 50 percent feeder cattle and 50 percent slaughter 58.5 percent of the feeders were steers and 41.5 percent ALL-BREEDS SALE AT 11 A.M. cows. In the feeder class 51 percent steers and 49 per- were heifers, 6 percent breed cows and five percent cent heifers with 59 percent weighing over 600 lbs. slaughter cows.

La Junta, CO, October 7 (3,648 head) — Compared Tulia, TX, October 7 (3,594 head) — Compared to previ- ous week feeder steers over 600 lbs. $1-3 higher, under WED., NOV. 12 with previous Tuesday steer calves under 600 lbs. with quality and condition $2-3 higher except for 500-600 lbs. 600 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder heifers mostly steady. SPECIAL FEEDER SALE steady on the kind offered, 600-700 lbs. steady to $1 Slaughter cows steady to $2 higher. No comparison on Featuring over 2,000 Calves & Yearlings higher. Heifer calves steady to $2 higher advance on slaughter bulls. Trade active. Demand good. Bulk supply 550-600 lbs. Yearling feeder steers and heifers $2 high- 400-700 lbs. feeder steers and heifers. Feeder cattle er. Slaughter cows $3 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to accounted for 98 percent and slaughter cows and bulls $1 higher. Demand good. This weeks supply included two percent of the run. In the feeder supply, steers made See You At Ringside! five percent slaughter cows and bulls balance feeders. In up approximately 51 percent of the run; heifers 49 per- CLM Market Recording: 209/745-2701 • Stockyards: 209/745-1515 the feeder supply steers made up approximately 60 per- cent; steers and heifers over 600 lbs. totaled 54 percent. cent of the run, heifers 40 percent. Offerings over 600 lbs. near 35 percent. Tulsa, OK, October 7 (4,144 head) — Compared to pre- Frank Loretz, President Joe Gates • 707/374-5112 vious week steer calves steady. Feeder steers steady to Max Olvera, Manager • 209/632-7143 Steve Faria • 209/988-7180 Mt. Grove, MO, October 6 (1,300 head) — Compared to $2 lower. Heifer calves $3-4 higher. Feeder heifers $1-3 Mobile 209/495-1714 Jim Buchcanon • 530/438-2421 previous Monday, steers under 500 lbs. $4-6 higher, lower. Condition moderate to fleshy on calves. Quality Mark Fischer • 559/284-6726 Dave Tyndall, Nevada • 702/782-9509 500-600 lbs. fully steady, heifers under 700 lbs. steady to plain to average. Active trade on all classes. Steers com- John Luiz • 209/531-0560 Danny Probert, Oregon • 503/426-3973 $2 higher, not enough steers over 600 lbs. and heifers prised 34 percent of feeders and calves, heifers 44 per- over 700 lbs. in the offering for an adequate price com- cent, bulls 22 percent with 8.5 percent over 600 lbs. parison. Holstein steers fully steady. Slaughter cows sold Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Active trading on pack- The Cattleman’s Livestock steady to $2 lower, slaughter bulls mostly steady er cows. Short bred cows going back home. Total of 576 Marketing Center Demand good for all classes. Buyer attendance was cows and bulls sold with 42 percent going to packers.

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CAL POLY BULL TEST ers, with many CA, 2/3 int., $4,600. VOM Stockman Obispo, $3,400. Bar Not Celebration Proof Positive 1305E, ADG 4.42, TLM Ranch, San Miguel, CA, October 5, San Luis Obispo, CA of them select- 365-32, 9/3/02, by TC Stockman 207M, 9/23/02, by BAR NOT Ju- WDA 3.71, from Rabb Bros. Ranch, $1,950. — JERRY YORK 54 Angus ...... $2,320 ing their very 365, ADG 3.94, WDA 3.87, from Val- bilee 913J, ADG 4.64, WDA 3.94, Woodlake, CA; to Rancho San An- 4 Brangus ...... 2,550 best young ley of the Moon Livestock, Sonoma, from Bar Nothing Ranch; to Bob tonio, $3,100. Continental Com- RISHEL ANGUS FEMALE 4 Charolais ...... 2,350 bulls to enter. CA; to Sudden and Hollister Cattle Campbell Ranches, Lompoc, CA, posite: Circle Prime Rib M171, SALE 3 Continental Comp...... 2,300 The test pro- Co., Lompoc, CA, $4,400. Diablo $3,400. Low Birth Weight Angus: 8/13/02, by Nichols Prime Rib E160, October 5, North Platte, NE 4 Gelbvieh ...... 1,525 vides them with Russ 66, 9/2/02, by GDAR SVF Russ Five Star 545 Design 2093, 9/2/02, ADG 5.84, WDA 4.03, from Circle 52 Lots ...... $5,932 18 Herefords ...... 1,542 good solid per- 184B, ADG 4.24, WDA 3.67, from Di- by Bon View New Design 878, ADG Ranch, Ione, CA; to San Bernardo Auctioneer: Tracy Harl formance infor- 4.21, WDA 3.48, from Five Star Land Rancho, San Ardo, CA, $3,000. Bill & Barb 2 Limousin ...... 2,600 YORK ablo LCL Angus, Byron, CA; to Fer- 8 Low birth Angus ...... 2,606 mation and al- rara Ranches, San Jose, CA, $3,550. and Livestock, Wilton, CA; to Paul Brangus: SDF Western Pine Hoss, Rishel and so provides an excellent marketing 12 Multi-trait Angus ...... 2,454 Furtados VRD 2107, 9/15/02, by Ver- Madonna, Cayucos, CA, $3,300. 9/17/02, by SDF Gladiator 314C, family, had a tool for them. Many of the bulls sold 5 Red Angus ...... 2,260 million Dateline 7078 “VRD”, ADG Multi-Trait Angus: Diablo 036-1082, ADG 4.73, WDA 3.59, from Star- beautiful day through this sale have gone on and 3 Simmental ...... 1,633 4.17, WDA 3.94, from Furtado Angus, 9/24/02 ,by B/R New Design 036, dust Farms, Oak Run, CA; to Horse- for their twen- made top notch sires for their new Turlock, CA; to Porter Estate Ranch ADG 4.42, WDA 3.93, from Diablo shoe Ranch, Beowawe, NV, $2,650. ty-fifth annual 117 Total bulls ...... 2,200 owners. The test is managed by Mike Co., Bradley, CA, $3,350. Diablo Valley Angus, Byron, CA; to Ferrara Limousin: VOML Top Class 1 86M, fall female sale Auctioneers: Rick Machado & Hall and Joel Judge, and their Cal John Rodgers B161-62, 9/3/02, by Twin Valley Pre- Ranches, $3,800. Charolais: SFR 8/20/02 ,by VOML First Class 96H, south of North Poly students. The sale was a fast 2078 Ease 269, 9/2/02, by Skymont ADG 3.79, WDA 3.38, from Valley Platte. The of- The date of this sale changed this paced selling event with strong de- cision E161, ADG 4.55, WDA 3.51, GIES Ease 2078, ADG 4.52, WDA 3.41, of the Moon Livestock; to R & M fering was year, and it proved to be a popular mand from start to finish. Kudos on from Diablo AJL Angus, Byron, CA; from Fresno State University, Fres- Cattle Co., Orcutt, CA, $2,650. Gel- made up of a choice of two select bull change with the buyers and the con- another sales event well done. TOPS to Boston Ranch Co., Exeter, CA, no, CA; to Boston Ranch Co., bvieh: DFIC Atlas 119M, 9/11/02, by calf lots, a heifer pregnancy, heifer signors. The Livestock Judging Pavil- — Angus: PT Famous Bling Bling $3,450. Bar Not Extra 206M, 9/23/02, $3,250. Hereford: DFS Baby RTC Atlas 712G, ADG 4.90, WDA calves, and a select group of bred ion, where this bull test sale is held, 902, 9/11/02, by Famous 7001, ADG by BAR NOT Jubilee 913J, ADG Boomer 152M, 9/12/02, by CS 3.66, from Hames Valley Cattle Co., heifers. An outstanding set of pheno- was filled to near capacity. The test 4.59, WDA 3.58, from Pheasant Trek, 5.19, WDA 4.21, from Bar Nothing typically and genetically sound fe- has proved to be a valuable tool for Wilton, CA; to Circle AK Ranch, Galt, Ranch, San Luis Obispo, CA; to Lit- Boomer 29F, ADG 4.27, WDA 3.16, Bradley, CA; to H Cattle Co., Oxnard, many of the State’s purebred breed- tle Moro Creek Ranch, San Luis from Stauffer Polled Herefords, CA, $2,000. Simmental: MR BCR males backed by solid performance Elverta, CA; to Rancho San Antonio, 76M, 9/18/02, by WLE Overload, and carcass numbers was offered. Casmalia, CA, $3,200. Red Angus: ADG 4.64, WDA 3.82, from Butte A good crowd from a wide area of the FALL RED ANGUS FEMALE SALE RABB Proof 827M, 9/27/02, by LMN Country Ranch, Live Oak, CA; to U.S. were on hand, and they were Saturday, OctoberOctober 25,25, 20032003 VIDEO AUCTION Superior Livestock Auction 1:00 p.m. at the ranch in Pendleton, OR October 3, 2003 (35,800 head) — 221 cattlemen from 23 states consigned 35,800 head of cattle to Superior’s reg- ularly scheduled satellite video auction. The auction was broadcast live from Superior’s Fort Worth, TX offices and 140 BRED FEMALES SELL studio. Demand was very good and trade active on yearlings, with yearling steers $2-3 higher and yearling heifers $5 higher. Weaned calves were in great demand with the lighter weights $7 higher while the heavier calves were Bred Cows and Heifers Includes a Select Group of $3-5 higher. Calves coming off the cows were steady to $2 higher. Supply includes 41 percent feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs., 64 percent of supply steers and 36 percent heifers. Prices FOB based on net weights after a Commercial Heifers bred to Lorenzen Bulls. 2-3 percent pencil shrink or equivalent, with a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings and 4-10 on calves. Deliveries current through March 2004. TX, OK, NM, KS, MO 40 625 92.00 Nov. 75 700 100.85 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 15 685 90.75 Nov. 125 385 111.00 Oct/Nov. Head Avg. Avg. Del. 140 700 92.00 Nov. 57 420 109.50 Oct/Nov. Wt. Price Mo. 80 600 92.00 Dec. 229 450 107.21 Oct/Nov. 111 579 103.96 Current 68 700 91.60 Feb. 80 580 96.50 Oct/Nov. 274 655 103.72 Current Feeder Heifers (Md.& Lg. 2) Please contact us for 36 715 98.75 Current 165 550 96.00 Current 41 600 96.00 Oct/Nov. more information 137 476 115.30 Oct/Nov. 45 560 89.50 Dec. 101 464 106.56 Nov. LORENZEN RANCHES 73 525 113.25 Oct/Nov. Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 2-3) 87 550 98.00 Nov. RED ANGUS SINCE 1959 88 550 107.00 Oct/Nov. 90 550 85.00 Current 40 600 99.50 Nov. 76 650 100.00 Oct/Nov. 108 440 99.00 Oct/Nov. 71 680 97.25 Nov. 69 725 108.75 Oct/Nov. 28 650 94.25 Oct/Nov. 138 700 99.88 Nov. Larry Lorenzen 114 850 96.00 Oct/Nov. CO, WY, NE, MT, ND, SD, IA 48 500 96.50 Dec. GuestGuest ConsignorsConsignors Larry Lorenzen 268 456 123.33 Nov. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 541.276.6108541.276.6108 •• FaxFax 541.276.9696541.276.9696 71 680 98.35 Dec. NorthNorth SantiamSantiam RedRed AngusAngus 80 610 104.50 Nov. 235 419 127.10 Current P.O. Box 1519 • PENDLETON, OREGON 97801 182 683 106.84 Nov. 220 478 117.69 Current 129 765 96.35 Dec. RewRew RedRed AngusAngus [email protected]@ucinet.com 70 700 100.00 Nov. 274 515 108.92 Current 122 800 95.00 Dec. Skinner Ranches 62 790 92.25 Jan. Skinner Ranches www.lorenzenranches.com 254 769 102.69 Nov. 45 575 105.75 Current 168 865 100.05 Nov. 37 620 105.50 Current 65 760 93.35 Jan/Feb. 97 660 104.00 Nov/Dec. 80 750 104.75 Current 60 850 87.50 Jan/Feb. 64 750 100.75 Nov/Dec. 137 750 104.75 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 2-3) 60 825 99.50 Dec/Jan. 253 471 113.76 Oct/Nov. 70 725 94.50 Oct/Nov. COME TO THE ANGUS SALE IN THE DELTA 520 753 99.90 Dec/Jan. 724 535 108.82 Oct/Nov. Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) 201 716 95.97 Jan. 652 568 104.60 Oct/Nov. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 353 620 104.67 Oct/Nov. 96 500 95.00 Current 62 385 120.00 Current 70 350 138.50 Nov. 66 615 93.00 Current 86 530 106.25 Current 232 420 134.25 Nov. 66 750 95.25 Current 80 625 100.60 Current 215 480 117.13 Nov. Feeder Heifers (Md.& Lg. 1-2) 69 685 93.25 Current 933 513 110.89 Nov. 130 370 107.00 Current 252 707 99.58 Current 311 568 105.98 Nov. 230 415 103.00 Current November 4, 2003 • At the ranch near Ryde, CA 122 790 99.85 Current 53 600 98.50 Nov. 393 471 95.94 Current 220 400 133.50 Oct/Nov. 186 540 110.00 Dec. 42 370 97.50 Oct/Nov. Where’s Ryde? On Hwy 160 (Grand Island) 90 540 112.50 Oct/Nov. 32 660 99.00 Dec. 85 590 101.50 Oct/Nov. 45 700 97.00 Dec. 57 400 101.50 Oct/Nov. 20 miles southwest of Sacramento 198 629 94.34 Oct/Nov. 200 768 100.23 Dec. 130 559 91.34 Oct/Nov. 53 650 100.10 Oct/Nov. 71 600 98.00 Jan. 202 725 96.20 Oct/Nov. 94 780 94.51 Oct/Nov. 157 714 96.67 Jan. 99 459 99.09 Oct/Nov. Lunch: 12:00 Noon • Sale: 1 PM 55 425 116.50 Nov. 65 770 93.75 Jan. 91 525 92.00 Nov. 1544 474 118.11 Nov. 331 827 94.21 Jan. 40 580 93.50 Nov. 131 558 100.34 Nov. 74 850 94.00 Jan 47 475 88.50 Dec. 32 680 98.00 Nov. 60 675 99.00 Jan/Feb. 210 715 88.36 Dec/Jan. 265 709 97.61 Nov. 305 717 94.75 Feb. 62 775 99.85 Nov. 110 825 93.00 Feb. 140 725 89.42 Jan. Over 126 Head Sell! 500 485 115.00 Nov/Dec. 120 850 90.00 Feb. Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 2) 250 725 99.10 Nov/Dec. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 107 450 99.50 Oct/Nov. 110 450 116.00 Dec. 62 850 95.50 Oct/Nov. AZ, NV, UT, CA, ID, WA, OR 30 Service Age Angus Bulls 64 750 100.00 Dec. Feeder Holstein Steers (Lg. 3) Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) (Spring and fall yearlings) 207 700 93.00 Jan. 56 885 77.00 Oct/Nov. 96 555 103.92 Current 130 750 93.00 Feb. Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) 73 670 101.75 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 2) 130 370 116.50 Current 57 865 106.50 Current 30 Registered Angus Bred 36 570 97.50 Dec. 425 415 120.00 Current Heifers Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 2-3) 70 460 108.00 Current 230 430 122.00 Oct/Nov. 100 480 106.00 Current 95 520 101.50 Current 100 460 113.50 Oct/Nov. 85 565 102.50 Oct/Nov. 89 565 99.64 Current 98 500 111.75 Oct/Nov. 10 First Calf Angus Heifers 80 625 101.75 Oct/Nov. 135 755 104.36 Current 50 675 103.00 Oct/Nov. 42 730 96.25 Oct/Nov. 104 469 108.01 Oct/Nov. 125 805 107.75 Oct/Nov. Registered Angus Fall 63 785 96.75 Oct/Nov. 443 524 100.84 Oct/Nov. 100 510 112.50 Nov. 7 98 510 108.50 Nov. 296 562 100.05 Oct/Nov. 60 575 100.50 Nov. 88 560 103.00 Nov. 79 630 96.00 Oct/Nov. Pairs 206 604 104.13 Nov. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 3) 70 340 128.50 Nov. 195 740 85.60 Dec. 243 400 127.00 Nov. 45 650 103.50 Nov. 7 Registered Angus Spring Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) 296 479 104.06 Nov. 85 560 105.75 Dec. Calving Cows 316 466 104.68 Current 119 523 98.35 Nov. 136 725 96.25 Dec. Quality like our past Red Bluff 114 563 97.93 Current 160 556 99.63 Nov. 97 640 98.00 Jan/Feb. & Shasta Champions. 105 735 97.10 Current 52 600 92.50 Nov. 136 725 96.50 Jan/Feb. 33 460 102.00 Oct/Nov. 216 465 107.00 Dec. 475 815 95.85 Jan/Feb. 92 535 101.00 Oct/Nov. 110 618 96.04 Dec. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 74 675 103.25 Oct/Nov. 42 660 93.00 Dec. 84 550 101.00 Current 135 723 104.23 Oct/Nov. 80 625 101.35 Dec/Jan. A Special Bonus... 62 760 99.75 Oct/Nov. 38 560 93.00 Jan. 92 670 98.50 Current Total Dispersion of JP Stefani’s Auctioneer: Rick Machado 85 585 101.25 Nov. 151 676 90.77 Jan. Feeder Holstein Steers (Lg. 3) 37 650 94.50 Nov. 70 730 96.00 Jan. 150 325 104.75 Oct/Nov. Commercial Cow Herd featuring 35 126 775 95.75 Nov. 65 775 90.75 Jan. 150 350 105.50 Oct/Nov. Bred Spring Calving 4-year-old Angus 88 620 97.75 Nov. 30 800 90.00 Jan. Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) 70 725 92.50 Jan. 38 625 94.00 Jan/Feb. 86 530 97.58 Current cows purchased from the Nelson 63 800 87.50 Jan. 140 725 88.50 Feb. 225 410 109.50 Oct/Nov. For more information 70 680 90.25 Feb. Feeder Heifers (Md.& Lg. 1-2) 180 525 96.50 Oct/Nov. Angus Ranch in Salmon, ID Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 71 775 97.00 Current or a sale book, contact: 62 375 112.00 Current 72 725 98.75 Oct/Nov. 30 615 98.00 Oct/Nov. 55 425 106.50 Current Feeder Heifers (Lg. 1) 70 725 102.75 Oct/Nov. Sale Coordinator: 88 560 98.75 Current 85 700 90.00 Feb. 110 420 116.00 Nov. STEFANI RANCH 101 622 92.88 Current All states east of the Mississippi, 246 562 96.82 Nov. 74 660 104.25 Current LA, AR 35 625 97.50 Nov. Paul E. Stefani 52 900 88.25 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 105 455 126.00 Nov/Dec. 104 450 102.00 Oct/Nov. 101 490 108.00 Current 70 690 92.00 Dec. P.O. Box 115 98 500 106.00 Oct/Nov. 74 665 95.75 Oct/Nov. 95 640 94.10 Jan/Feb. JDA, Inc. 386 613 93.75 Oct/Nov. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) Ryde, CA 95680 86 725 91.50 Jan/Feb. P.O. Box 613, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 54 445 99.25 Nov. 220 435 113.75 Current 50 480 102.00 Nov. 211 466 98.41 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 916.362.2697 88 535 94.00 Nov. 189 512 101.52 Current 83 560 93.00 Current 916.776.1386 42 550 94.00 Nov. 81 620 97.75 Current 62 760 92.00 Current WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 17 Sale Reports very active from start to finish in this to practical, problem free, profit orient- breeders from across the U.S. bid on D Angus, $10,500. Lot 6, EXAR Morale sold to a large Mollala, OR, $6,750. Pregnancy out strong sale. The influence of B/R black- ed cattle, and his contributions to the these individuals. The commercial bull 2962, 4/23/02, by Northern Improve- geographic of Bear Mtn. Forever Lady, sired by cap Empress 76 family of females was direction of the Charolais breed through buyers saw their dollar buy a lot of bull, ment 4480 GF; to McDaniels Farm, area. The prog- B/R New Design 036; to Roth featured, she being the dam of B/R the years, has made this herd highly re- with many solid range. Bulls selling for Elgin, OK, $8,200. The Limousin bulls eny of Bear LeGrand, $3,850. Bear Mtn. Lady New Design 036. TOPS — Lot 1A, garded throughout the industry. This less than $2,000, couple the volume dis- traded very strong from last year and Mountain For- Eraline 3185, 4/01/03, by Connealy B/R Future Direction 330, 1/20/03 son family operation, DeBruycker Charolais, counts offered, and real good value included purebreds, as well as an ex- ever Lady 601, Freightliner; to Silveira Brothers, Men- of CA Future Direction 5321, dam the continues on as before with the family was the result. The commercial heifer cellent group of low-percentage black the featured dota, CA, $3,800. Entensely Holiday Empress 76 cow; to Bo Pat Angus, taking up the reins — with Lloyd’s less- sale was again very strong on a solid bulls, that are the cowboy’s kind — cow family, 8041, 2/10/98, by BT Right Combi- Bradford, TN, Hunter Farm, Alexis, IL, er involvement of course. TOPS — set of females. Prices ranged from thick, long, polled, good boned, and was sold last nation 29Z; to Clint Hunter, Fair- Rosette Angus, Moakton, MD, David Fall Cow/Calf Pair: LHD Ms. Fernan- $1,240 to $885. Most of these Angus with moderate birth weight. — GARY fall, by Roth CROW grove, MO, $3,500. Bear Mtn. Eluima Ranch, Lenora, KS, Maassen Angus, do D1095, 4/27/94, by MD Mr. Fer- heifers were AI’d to Bon View New De- EMBERSON LeGrand An- 2313, 8/30/02, by WK Dateline 7270; North Platte, NE, Anderson Circle, Har- nando B91, Ali Mark bred dam, with sign 878 or Northern Improvement, gus for $46,000 in their sale. The to Joseph Amaral, Modesto, CA, rodsburg, KY, Pollard Farms, Waukmis, heifer calf; to Rick Hale, Tumas, MO, and sold in the $1,000-1,100 range. BEAR MOUNTAIN ANGUS genetics produced by this valuable $3,500. Bear Mtn. Ann 2187, 2/27/02, OK, Masterfare Farms, Johnstowsn, $6,250. Open Heifers: LHD Ms. Cig- TOPS — Lot 3B, EXAR Precision 234, RANCH cow sold extremely well and has by BT Ultravox 297E; to Riverbend OH, Er Re R Hill Angus, Somerset, ar M1692, 8/31/02, by LHD Cigar E46, 3/17/02, by GAR Precision 1680; to October 4, Melba ID done a great job for the Stollers. Ranch, Idaho Falls, ID, $3,500. Heifer PA, Branch View Angus, and Hous- Showbelle dam; to Harlan Charolais, Tommy Turner, Satin, TX, $23,000. 90 Lots ...... $2,170 There were also good activity from pregnancy from Bear Mtn. Forever tonville, KY, ½ int. & ½ poss., $46,000. Austin, TX, $5,000. LHD Ms. Smokin Lot 2B, EXAR Precision 226, 3/16/02, Auctioneer: Butch Booker several Juniors looking to show Lady, by Leachman Right Time, due Lot 16, B/R Young Lucy 2133, a 2/7/02 M1640, 8/26/02, by JDJ 55R Smokin by GAR Precision 1680; to Double D This was a great offering of lead- heifers prospects produced buy this 3/33/04; to Hein Cattle Co. Tipton, IA, daughter of JLB Exacto 416, dam by Joe J1382, Ali Mark dam; to Harlan Angus, Taylorsville, MI, $14,500. Lot 8, ing Angus genetics. The Stoller fam- operation. TOPS — BMAR LG For- $2,900. Pregnancy by Bear Mtn. For- Design 323, bred to New Design 036; Charolais, $5,000. Bred Fall Heifer: EXAR Magnum 210, 2/1/02, by Bon ily has expanded their Angus oper- ever Lady 3165, 3/20/03, by N Bar ever Lady, by WCC Special Design to Riverbend Angus, Idaho Falls, ID, LHD Ms. Trademark L1636, 8/20/01, View New Design 1407; to Hall Bros., ation aggressively, and produced Emulation EXT; to Roth LeGrande L309, due 1/18/04; to Moffit Angus $22,000. Lot 2A, a heifer calf preg- by CJC Trademark H45, Commander Oaktown, IN, $12,000. Lot 4, EXAR cattle many leading Angus opera- Angus, Freeman, SD, ½ int.,$20,000. Ranch, Colfax, IA, $2,600. — PETE nancy by VDAR New Trend 315, dam dam; to Doug Shockey, Arkadelphia, Improvement 2764, 6/3/02, by North- tions are actively pursuing. This sale Bear Mtn. Jamie 3015, 1/07/03, by CROW the Empress 76 cow — making this a AR, $5,000. Cow/Calf Pair: LHD Ms. ern Improvement 4480GF; to Double was a quick paced sale and cattle JLB Exacto 476; to Brinkman Farms full sister to “036”; to Double Creek An- Supreme B545, 3/23/92,by LHD gus, Meridian, TX, Masterfare Angus Supreme U174; to Rick Hale, $2,250. and Hunter Farm, ½ int. & ½ poss., Heifer calf, 2/28/03, by Cigar; to Parks $20,000. Lot 2C, B/R Black Empress Charolais, Checotah, OK, $1,500. — 3120,a 2/5/03 daughter of B/R Desti- JERRY GLIKO nation 727, out of the Empress 76 cow; to Double Creek Farm, $10,000. Lot 22, ELITE GELBVIEH ROUNDUP B/R Rising Sun 211, a 1/20/02 daugh- September 27, Marietta, OK ter of B/R New Design 036, bred to 49 Lots ...... $1,495 CA Future Direction 5321; to River Hills Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes Angus, South Carolina, $10,000. — Sales Management: M.M.S. JIM GIES It was a beautiful day on the sunny side of the Ar- LaGRAND/ROTH RANCHES buckles at October 6, Canova, SD Brooks Cattle 70 Lots ...... $7,400 Co. sale facility Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs for this promis- Sales Management: American ing event. Angus Hall of Fame Bermuda grass Dr. Duane & Laura Pankratz, and runs were green son Lance, along with the Roth family, and rank, which Craig & Heidi, and manager Steve Pat- made for a great EMBERSON ton, presented an outstanding set of An- viewing of a gus seedstock in southeastern South quality set of Gelbvieh cattle. Buyers Dakota on a beautiful October day. who found their way to this Okla- The 02/03 show season found La- homa/Texas Gelbvieh Association, Elite Grand Ranch as the ROV Breeder of Gelbvieh Roundup sale, took home the Year, plus having the Show Bull of some really useful, productive stock. the Year, and the Sire of the Year. The TOPS — Lot 24, Gal G Ms Freedom, depth of quality, pedigree and perfor- red, polled, 1/31/01, by SLC Freedom mance numbers of this offering demon- 178 F, consigned by Galloway Gelb- strates perpetual progress where cus- vieh, Mulhall, OK; to Triple K Gelbvieh, tomer success continues to surface. A Bonner Springs, KS, $3,000. Lot 56, good crowd from a wide area was in OZZ Ideal Dividen 98L, black, polled attendance, with strong, steady selling bull, 3/1/01, by KCF Bennett Ideal G182, on heifer calves, bred heifers, and bred consigned by Big D Cattle Co., Wood- cows. TOPS — Lot 3, a flush of four con- ward, OK; to Davis Land and Livestock, firmed pregnancies, two bulls & two Batavia, IA, $2,700. Lot 21, KKD Lizzie heifers out of EE Ritz of Three Trees KE7L, black, polled cow and bull calf, 1269, a daughter of Bushwacker to by Flyin H Extra 15D, 4/8/01, by CTR bull of buyers choice; to Three Trees, Echo 575E, consigned by KKD Gelb- Sharpsburg, GA, $44,000. Lot 25, Roth vieh, Mulhall, OK; to Wiss Farms, Ma- Missie 1598, a 1/14/01 daughter of Bon rietta, OK, $2,300. Volume Buyer: View Bando 598, bred to CA Future Di- Haller Farms, Arkansas. — GARY EM- rection 5821; to Travis Turner Farm, BERSON Montana Angus Ranch Waco, TX, $13,500, her 1/5/03 daugh- ter of WCC Special Design L309; to ISA CATTLE CO., INC. Travis Turner Farm, ½ int., $17,500. Lot October 4, San Angelo, TX 11, LaGrand Primrose Lady H307, a 184 Bulls ...... $2,076 Noon • October 21, 2003 • Boyd, MT 1/1/03 daughter of WCC Special De- Auctioneer: Joe Goggins sign L309, dam by Sleep Easy; to Kel- This is a solid outfit always bringing ly Show Cattle & Moffit Angus, Colfax, a strong, useful group of Beefmaster IA, ½ int., $26,000. Lot 28, Roth Hy- bulls to this Beefmaster Bull Sale. The • 130 Cows bred to Grid Maker, High Prime, New Design 208, Something Special line Pride Lucy 0453,a 4/3/00 daugh- no-nonsense approach the Lassiters SELLING • 20 Spring heifer calves sired by 878, BAR EXT and Grid Maker • 2 Featured bull calves ter of GDAR SVF Russ 184B, bred to use to sort from six hundred calves, Whitestone Precision H141; to Lazy H means the bulls in this sale can go any- • 10 Bred heifers bred to New Desing 208 and Meatpacker • 5 Choice heifer calves Bar, Sioux City, IA, and Moffit Angus, where, and indeed both East and West $8,000. Her 28A heifer calf by WCC coast cattlemen made numerous buys. Special Design 1309; to Kalli Kovert, Locally cattlemen in this part of Texas MAR Granite Peak 3058 MAR Playmaker 3001 Crothersville, IN, $15,500. Lot 61, RL have had moisture enough to spur fall Lady Echo 928, a 3/21/99 daughter of grazing, but still overall the10 year SVF EXT 17G, bred to LaGrand 2617; drought is very evident. Besides an ex- to Grandview Womack, Pembrook, cellent Beefmaster Bull Sale, the firm KY, $5,750. Her 61A heifer calf b y Fa- sold 33 Charolais bulls for a $1,870 mous 7001; to Baar Family, Jefferson, average. It was good to see an im- IA, ½ int., $15,500. Lot 9, LaGrand proved market from 2002, and again it Primrose 2231, a 9/7/02 daughter of was a very fast paced sale, only taking Twin Valley Precision E161; to Travis two hours to complete. TOPS — Lot Turner, ½ int., $12,000. Lot 1, LaGrand 254, SC 213, 2/1/02, by L Bar 5502; to Prude 3363, a 1/9/03 daughter of B/R Matt Brown, Texas, $7,500. Other Buy- New Design 036; to Southern Cattle ers: A. Duda & Sons, Florida, 24 bulls, Co., Campleton, FL, ½ int., $20,000. — Jones Ranch, Texas, 19 bulls, Tommy JIM GIES Mann, Florida, 19 bulls, Gary Takoca, Nevada, 17 bulls, Ru-Mar Inc., Florida, DeBRUYCKER CHAROLAIS 13 bulls, Pearch Flourney, California, DISPERSAL 13 bulls, Wedgeworth Family, Texas, October 4, Great Falls, MT 12 bulls, Alamo Ranch Co., New Mex- 2 Spring pairs/bull calf splits . . . . . ico, 10 bulls, V-Bar Ranch Ltd., Texas, Calved February 5, 2003 Calved January 18, 2003 ...... $4,850 10 bulls, Tierra Mireles, Texas, 8 bulls, Sire: Rockn D Ambush 1531 • Dam’s Sire: KAF Max 165 29 Spring pairs/hfr calf splits . . . . . Siller Group, Mexico, 7 bulls, Brad Sire: GAR Grid Maker • Dam’s Sire: Sitz Traveler 043 ...... 2,466 Swink, Missouri, 6 bulls, Frenzel Bros., 30 Spring bred cows ...... 1,613 Texas, 4 bulls, Ralph Ebeling, Texas, MAR Blackbird 6321 44 Fall pairs ...... 1,646 4 bulls, Nolan Ryan, Texas, 3 bulls, 5 Fall bred cows ...... 1,280 Larry Meacham, Texas, 3 bulls, Scha- LARRY COTTON 517-546-6374 31 Fall Bred hfrs...... 2,081 dle Ranch, Oregon, 3 bulls, J.M. SALE MIKE GOTHARD 804-740-5958 124 Spring bred hfrs...... 1,533 Ramirez, Texas, 3 bulls, Darrell Davis, MANAGED ARVIN ARTHUN 406-652-3296 BERNIE SCHEER 859-272-4678 24 Open yrlg. fall hfrs...... 1,510 Texas, 3 bulls, Freeman Samson, BY: RYAN COTTON 706-206-8361 289 Total lots ...... 1,727 Texas, 3 bulls, Everett Palmer, Cali- JERRY CRENSHAW 703-244-4767 Auctioneer: Ron Miller fornia, 2 bulls, Ernie Ford, Georgia, 2 Sale Management: Outfront bulls, and Robert McCaskill, Missis- Cattle Service sippi, 2 bulls. — GARY EMBERSON MONTANA Lloyd and Jane DeBruy- EXPRESS RANCHES BULL cker dispersed SALE ANGUS their complete October 6, Yukon, OK herd of breed- 146 Angus bulls ...... $3,124 RANCH ing age females 49 Limousin bulls ...... 2,240 John & Janice Kiker, Owners at this sale, cul- 295 Comm. bred hfrs...... 1,033 minating 40 Auctioneers: Eddie Sims & (706) 259-5627 years of devel- Bruce Brooks Hwy 212, Box 271 oping this herd. Sales Management: Natl. Cattle BW +2.5 WW +31 Milk +16 YW +67 Boyd, MT 59013 GLIKO These females Services & Keith Kissee Sales IMF +.33 RE +.24 FAT -.014 %RP +.35 Jesse Berumen, Ranch Mgr. (406) 962-3402 from this pre- Mild weather, great bulls, and super Sire: GAR Precision 1680 mier reputation program found ready ac- hospitality, greeted buyers at this year’s Bodie Winters, Cattle Mgr. (406) 962-9163 ceptance, selling to breeders through- fall bull sale. The top bulls were definitely Bred May 9, 2003 to High Prime, pasture exposed from out the nation. Lloyd’s strict adherence herd bull candidates, and purebred May 30 to June 20, 2003 to “539L.” 18 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL GRILLED STEAKS BALSAMIC Flat-iron steaks win beef cook-off with Tejano Dipping Sauce, Other entries were Chili 4 beef shoulder top blade 1 pkg. (5.2oz.) Herb and garlic soft (flat-iron) steaks (6-8 oz. spreadable cheese made by Patrice Hurd, Be- Beef & Corn Biscuits from each) or boneless beef Marinade: midji, MN; and BBQ Beef Marilyn Blankschien, chuck eye steaks, cut 1 2/3 C. prepared balsamic vinai- Pizza, created by Christine grette Clintonville, WI; Beef & inch thick. Salt and fresh- Beef cook-off winner Lori We- Riccitelli, Danville, CA. Rice Posole, Welches, OR; ly ground pepper 1/1 C. fig preserves or chopped lander of Richmond, VA, pre- dried figs Hurd won first-place hon- and Margaret Bavaro, pares the tomato garnish for ors in the division, with her champion recipe for Colts Neck, NJ, created Total preparation & cooking time: 30 minutes. grilled steaks balsamic. The Riccitelli named runner- Braised Beef & Fettuccine Marinating Time: 2 hours National Beef Cook-off was up. with Italian Mushroom According to Griffith, the 1. Place marinade ingredients in blender or food processor; process recently held in Fort Worth, Sauce. five kid judges, ages 8-12, until blended. Place steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic TX, where 20 contestants There was $110,000 in differed in their first place bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigera- from across the U.S. com- prizes for the nine win- tor at least 2 hours. peted for the top prize won by winner, causing the pro- Welander. fessional judges to incor- ners. NBCO is funded by 2. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks porate that into the final America’s beef producers, on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, through their $1-per-head 10-14 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning oc- decision. casionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. First place in the One checkoff program, in part- Dish Meals category went nership with Albertsons 3. Meanwhile heat cheese in small saucepan over medium-low Innovative beef recipes, participants, to own beef to Kristine Snyder, Kihei, Inc. American National heat 2-4 minutes or until melted, stirring frequently. western music, yellow ros- or dairy cattle for com- HI, with Ginger Beef & Cattle Women (ANCW) 4. Serve steaks with cheese sauce. es, bright stars, red Justin mercial use between Jan- manages NBCO for the boots, and friendly people, uary 1 and December 31, Noodle Bowls. Barbara Eastbrook, Rhinelander, Cattlemen’s Beef Promo- Makes 4 servings — Contest Winner Recipe created the atmosphere of 2003. Cattle producers are tion and Research Board “Deep in the heart of sponsors of the program, WI, was runner-up with Beef Steak with Curried (CBB) and state beef TEXAS,” for the 25th an- and therefore not eligible to councils. — WLJ nual National Beef Cook- enter. Onion & Plum Sauce. Off (NBCO), in Fort Worth, At the awards banquet, TX, September 26-27. head judge Dotty Griffith, 1 column x This year’s winner, Lori dining editor/restaurant in the Industry Welander, Richmond, VA, critic, Dallas Morning Faces 1 inch ad was awarded the $50,000 News commented “the win- $$ Grand Prize Best of Beef ners are showing the trend for 3 issues cash prize and a new GE similar to what they eat *Ads not limited to this size Profile Oven for her Grilled out; they want fast, conve- Steaks Balsamic recipe. nient recipes, lots of Asian 75 Welander, a consultant, accents and curry was the 75 school volunteer, and moth- favorite spice. The scallion er, likes the beef industry brush was the favorite gar- campaign with quick and nish and there was so- PROPERTY easy recipes so families can phisticated use of sauces, Ad size shown is 2 eat together. like using lime juice for column x 2“ Welander’s 14-year-old acid.” * Ads billed at $75 per son, Eric, accompanied her Other judges were Sara 1 column inch for to the contest since schools Schneider, senior food ed- a 3 time run were closed because of Hur- itor, Sunset Magazine; Joy ricane Isabel. Eric pro- Taylor, executive editor, claimed, “This one is a Better Homes and Gardens Rob and Casey Widhalm, Valier, MT, were on the seats during the keeper,” about the balsamic Family Food Collection; DeBruycker Charolais female sale, and bought several herd cow ADS vinaigrette marinated beef Patsy Jamieson, food edi- prospects. — Photo by Jerry Gliko Contact: Elizabeth Browning and cheese sauce recipe. tor, Eating Well; and Bev- Approximately 3,000 erly Bundy, author of “The 800-850-2769 • 303-722-7600 • Fax 303-722-0155 recipes were screened at Century in Food: Ameri- [email protected] the NCBA Culinary Cen- ca’s Fads and Favorites”. Offer expires 12/31/03 ter, Chicago. All finalist The Quick & Easy beef recipes were original, and main dish award, of each serving contained at $10,000, went to Valerie least three ounces of Hold, Cartersville, GA, cooked, trimmed beef. with Cream of Wild Rice & The rules did not allow Beef Soup with Lime & All classified ads are also listed online at www.wlj.net recipe entrants, or anyone Cilantro; the second prize, residing with the contest $5,000, went to Bonnie Cooper, Carrollton, GA, for Your best value South Seas Curried Beef in quality feed over Jasmine Rice. Other supplements. finalists, and their recipes, Marion Schwoerer, Oakdale, CA, visits with bull customer Brady San- in the category were Mar- tos, Waterford, CA. Santos bought two Beefmaster bulls from Schwo- ilyn VanAntwerp of Reno, erer, whose operation is managed by his wife, Carla. — Photo by Pe- NV, Pot Roast & Cheesy te Crow SUPPLEMENT CO. Mashed Potatoes; Edwina P.O. 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Other entries were Lee Eaton, right, Eaton Charolais, Lindsay, MT, takes some time Julie DeMatteo, Clemen- to talk with Lloyd Debruycker, before Debruycker Charolais’ female sale. — Photo by Jerry Gliko ton, NJ, Firecracker Burg- Stop Working Harder. Start Working Smarter. ers; Jamie Miller, Beef Kabobs with Pineapple Co- The Ranching For Profit School conut Raita. The Business School of the Livestock Industry. A new category this year was Handheld Kid “This school has given me the nuts and bolts tools to assure Pleasers, the competing my ranch will be profitable well into my family’s future.” — Mike Bonnheim, California recipes in this category fea- Regina, SK Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2003 Calgary, AB Jan. 11-17, 2004 tured creative beef Boise, ID Dec. 7-13, 2003 Springfield, MO Jan. 18-24, 2004 wrapped sandwiches, in- Colorado Springs, CO Jan. 4-10, 2004 Billings, MT Jan. 25-31, 2004 cluding Beefy P B & J Wraps from Kathi Ander- son, Chamberlain, SD; Economics, Finance, Management Succession, Cell Grazing, Cheesy Sloppy Jose’ Taco Nutrition, Reproduction, Drought Management Cups, Patricia Harmon, Baden, PA; Sweet Hawai- 707-429-2292 ian Baby Burgers, created Gary and Brian Stoller were all smiles after their successful sale at Bear Mountain Angus in Melba, ID. They sold half-interest in Call for our free brochure and school schedule. by 18 year-old Allyssa BMAR LG Forever Lady 3165 to LaGrand Roth Angus, SD, for www.ranchmanagement.com Krenke, Mechanicsville, $20,000. LaGrand Roth already owned the other half interest. MD; Taco Beef Nuggets Photo by Pete Crow WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 19 Farmland pork sale approved by Justice Department of Justice to not allow ment on the decision, how- “It sure appears Smith- “I’m not sure how far business was the coopera- By Steven D. Vetter Farmland to sell its pork ever, WLJ phone calls were field is ready to bid at least Cargill can go.” tive’s largest remaining WLJ Editor business to either Smith- not returned as of press $500 million, if not a little Farmland sold its ma- business entity. Proceeds The U.S. Justice De- field or Cargill, because a time last Thursday. bit more to get them (Farm- jority interest in Farmland from the sale of the pork partment agreed to allow near pork monopoly would Market analysts indi- land),” one Midwest mar- National Beef earlier in the business are expected to go the sale of now-bankrupt be created. cated the agency would ket source told WLJ on the year to U.S. Premium Beef, towards paying off Farm- Farmland Industries Inc.’s Senate Finance Com- have taken the monopoly condition of anonymity. and the pork processing land’s debts. — WLJ pork business, rejecting ar- mittee Chairman Charles argument more seriously guments the new buyer Grassley, R-IA, and Sen. if the Smithfield acquisi- could monopolize the U.S. Tim Johnson, D-SD, asked tion of Farmland would re- pork industry. Justice Department an- sult in the company con- New scour label enables producers As a result, a Kansas titrust regulators to look trolling over one-third of City-based U.S. Bankrupt- into the sale of Farmland to U.S. total slaughter capac- to preg check and protect cows cy Court will hold a public Smithfield, arguing the ity. auction with the pork as- Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc. received US- at weaning.” government should block Farmland is the sixth DA approval for Scour Bos 9 to be administered Research has shown calves suffering from sets of Farmland bid for by it to prevent Smithfield largest U.S. pork proces- at eight to 16 weeks prior to calving, as an ini- scours never catch up to herd mates. To avoid at least Smithfield Foods from getting “too firm a sor, accounting for about tial dose the first year of vaccination. The new a scours outbreak, Landon recommends in- Inc., and Cargill Inc. The grip on the pork market.” seven percent of total label gives producers additional flexibility for creasing the herd’s resistance before the scours court will accept other bid- “It’s disheartening Jus- slaughter. If Smithfield is vaccinating first-calf heifers and mature cows challenge of the calving season. He offers these ders, however, it is widely tice won’t intervene in the the high bidder for Farm- receiving their first dose of Scour Bos 9. tips: anticipated Smithfield and bankruptcy court’s sale of land, it will account for “This new administration period enables  Vaccinate all healthy, pregnant females Cargill will be the last Farmland Foods,” Grass- about 27 percent of the producers to initiate a scours prevention pro- with the broadest-spectrum scours preventive standing. The auction is ley said. “The continued country’s total hog slaugh- gram at preg check,” says John Landon, beef available tentatively set for Tuesday, trend in agriculture con- ter. Cargill, the fourth marketing manager for Novartis Animals Vac-  Ensure each calf ingests four or more October 28. centration works against largest pork processor, with cines, Inc. “Scour Bos 9 is the only product to quarts of antibody-bolstered colostrum with- Smithfield, the largest the family farmer, and this eight percent of total hog carry this label, making it convenient for pro- in six hours of birth pork processor in the na- news is very bad for inde- slaughter, would jump to ducers to protect calves against scours due to Provide cows and calves with an abundance tion, initiated the buying pendent pork producers.” 15 percent if they purchase E. coli, rotavirus, coronavirus and Clostridium of space during calving season  process this summer by Opponents of captive Farmland. perfringens Type C.” Keep calving areas as clean and dry as pos- With beef cattle markets at record-setting sible submitting a bid of $363.5 supplies say they are an Market sources said  million. Several weeks lat- unfair tool used by pack- Smithfield will work hard high prices, each calf counts more than ever. Separate scouring calves and their moth- “The Scour Bos 9 program benefits pro- ers from the herd until scours clear up er, Cargill threw its hat in- ers to control the available to get the Farmland pork ducers by maximizing the disease protection For more information about Scour Bos 9 to the ring and raised the livestock supply, and to business, particularly af- passed to the calf through the cows’ antibody- and scours prevention, consult your veteri- bid to $385 million. manipulate prices for out- ter news they sold their pri- bolstered colostrum,” Landon explains. “And narian, animal health supplier, or visit Several members of Con- side livestock downward. mary Canadian pork busi- keeping calves safe in the critical first few www.livestock.novartis.com.— NovartisAn- gress, particularly the Sen- The Department of Jus- ness for over $360 million weeks of life pays off through extra pounds imal Health ate, asked the Department tice was contacted for com- (Canadian) last month. Japan BSE unlikely to affect Aussie exports Tools of the The discovery of an eighth The animal tested positive case of mad-cow disease in September 29 and was the Japan, this time with a pos- youngest found in Japan with sible new strain of the illness, the fatal brain-wasting dis- trade... likely won’t affect Australian ease, known as bovine spongi- beef exports, a spokeswoman form encephalopathy, or BSE. for marketing concern Meat & Demand for beef in Japan Livestock Australia Ltd. plunged after several cases (MLA) said last week. were discovered in late 2001. a cowboy “We don’t anticipate any The slump in demand hit impact on the market there, imports of beef from the U.S. so far as sales go,” the spokes- and Australia, even though woman said. and his the disease hasn’t been dis- hen he has a job to do, a However, she noted the lat- covered in these countries, est case, announced last Mon- causing a sharp fall in cattle Wcowboy gets his horse: he’s day, received more media cov- sure footed and thinks the same erage than earlier cases. prices. horse MLA’s Japanese office has- Since then, and despite the way the cowboy does. n’t reported queries on the discovery of several more cas- matter, she said. Australia is es of the disease, demand for Western Livestock Journal is the a major global beef exporter beef has mostly recovered, weekly newspaper of choice for along with Australian exports and Japan is an important western cattlemen. We deliver customer. to Japan. The MLA spokeswoman Australian marketers said market news, current events and commented on news Japan at the time marketing cam- management news for the live- quarantined 604 cows to pre- paigns explained the health stock industry and have been for vent spread of the disease af- and safety of Australian beef, ter authorities found a dis- resolving consumer concerns. over 80 years now. eased 23- month-old bull. — Dow Jones Newswires Chinese beef promo South China’s foodservice tels and restaurants. MEF as- industry is expanding rapid- sisted the company in evalu- ly, and its upscale hotels and ating the test products in restaurants demand increas- terms of appearance, consis- ing supplies of consistently tency of size, quality (i.e., high-quality beef. palatability) and profitability. Using funds from the USDA The evaluation proved U.S. Quality Samples Program beef products have commercial (QSP), the U.S. Meat Export potential. MEF is assisting Federation (MEF), in part- the importer with education on nership with a Guangzhou- the proper use and handling based meat importer and dis- of U.S. portion-control beef tributor, recently tested the products. feasibility of producing con- Although China is the sistently-sized portion-control fourth largest producer of beef U.S. beef cuts to meet the de- in the world — domestic beef mands of the market. Because production grew six percent the cuts are uniform in size in 1999, seven percent in 2000, and quality, buyers can rely on and nine percent in 2001 — them to produce regular sales farmers raise cattle to utilize and consistent profit. The im- excess crop residues from grain porter/distributor offers the operations and very little U.S. beef cuts to western-style grain-fed, intensive cattle pro- restaurants, a rapidly ex- duction occurs. The domestic panding segment of South Chi- industry cannot provide the na’s foodservice industry. high-quality beef, which is in Through this initiative, and increasing demand by China’s other trade and education-re- tourist industry and urban Call today to subscribe! 1.800.850.2769 lated activities, MEF leads the consumers. development of the portion- China (including Hong control beef market in South- Kong) was the fifth largest ex- ern China. QSP funding al- port market for U.S. beef (in- lowed MEF and its partner to cluding variety meat) in 2002, sponsor samples of U.S. beef when the U.S. sold the Asian products packaged as trial por- giant 39,788 metric tons. — tion-control beef items for ho- WLJ 20 0CTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

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CLASSIFIED GENERAL INFORMATION ADVERTISING RATES: HORSE CARE POSITION BY THE WORD: 80 cents per word for each insertion. Horse Care/Ranch Hand needed to assist with horse operation. BLACK ANGUS MINIMUM WORD RATE: 17 words or less, $13.60 one time. Must be hardworking, honest and reliable, with experience in horse 600 coming 3-yr.-olds, calves weaned Sept. 8, MAD RATES: (Mini-Ad Display) $1.00 more per insertion for your care, record keeping, supply management and general ranch 2003, ultrasounded and divided into 3 different phone number and first 2 or 3 words in bold print. (Applies to word ads duties. CDL, work history and references required. Salary DOQ. only). Send resume to: Personnel/Horse Care, El Sur Ranch, P.O. Box groups on Sept. 21, 2003. Will start calving March 1 BLIND BOX AD: We will assign your confidential number and 1588, Monterey, CA 93942. forward replies to you. Cost is $5.00 per 3 issues for mail and han- and end May 15. Bred to Stevenson-Basin, Candee dling service. Farms & Performance Breeders registered black BOXED DISPLAY ADS: $28.00 per column inch for each insertion. MINIMAL ART WORK: No additional charge. Angus bulls. Complete vaccination program, end of PICTURES: $6.00 additional halftone charge. October delivery located by Belt, MT. Asking $1,000- DISCOUNTS: 5% for running your ad 3 to 5 times; 10% for 6 times or RANCH HAND more. $1,100. Call Jim Newby (406) 366-0384 or Kristin SUGGESTION FOR CORRECT WORD COUNT: Be sure to include Ranch hand WANTED. Must be honest, reliable Larson (406) 482-5251 for more details. your name, address and phone number in the count, as well as all ini- and a self starter with experience in the following: tials and abbreviations. Hyphenated words count as two. TEARSHEETS: Available upon request only. Can be faxed or mailed. • Beef cattle operations • All elements of ranch work and repair includ- ANGUS BULLS CONDITIONS: FOR SALE BLACK AND WHITE: Ads only. ing irrigation EPDs and performance EMPLOYMENT WANTED ADS: Must be paid in advance. • Light mechanical skills information available. Reputation WYOMING DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. Friday, 10 days prior to publication date. program with reputation breeding. HEREFORD RANCH Newspaper is published on Mondays. • Horsemanship Horned Herefords, Red Angus LIABILITY: Advertiser is liable for content of advertisement and any • Equipment operation, fence repair & building Diablo Valley Ranch & Black Angus claims arising therefrom made against the publication. Dennis Lopez • 925-634-2330 Publisher is not responsible for errors in phoned in copy. Must be fluent in English, hard working, neat, in Bulls & Females for Sale at the Ranch Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising not considered in (307) 634-1905 • (307) 421-7428 keeping with the publication standards. good physical condition, self sufficient, stable and COMMISSIONS: Classified advertising is NOT agency private. Must also be willing to work a varied TRIPLE C ANGUS commissionable. schedule and have reliable transportation. Registered Black Angus PAYETTE RIVER RANCH We maintain a non-smoking work environment. Complete Private Beefmaster Sale Treaty Dispersal 650 S. Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223 Please send resume with complete work history NOV. 1, 2003 Contact Elizabeth Browning • Classified Manager and references to: 63 cows • 50 pairs at the ranch in Emmett, ID Go to our web site at 208-3365-44897 Classified Corral • 303-722-7600 • 1-800-850-2769 El Sur Ranch, Personnel/Ranch Hand or 208-4484-99155 Fax Number: 303-722-0155 P. O. 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US) ...... $25K+ 70 Polled black or red, eastern Oregon ATTENTION with: cow/heifers, hay and equipment. Ranch Asst (KS) ...... $20K ranch raised bulls. Selecting for calv- Discounts on early Christmas special Excellent references. Prefer Nevada. Cattle Foreman (MT) ...... $30K ing ease, performance and tempera- orders for handmade silver & gold brand Joel Carlson, 775-318-0076 Pen Rider ...... $29K ment for 22 years. Cows, heifers and buckles, horseshoe diamond rings and SEEKING POSITION Farm Manager ...... $34K semen available. We deliver. Flying T other western diamond jewelry. with quality 2-3 person purebred or Ranch Asst. (CO) ...... $24K Salers. Sprague River, OR. 541-533- Call David Wood commercial cow-calf operation. Have Farm Asst. (CO) ...... $24K 2416 970.882.7740 hands-on experience and animal sci- Serving Ag Personnel for 45 Years. ence degree. Neat, clean, detail-ori- ented. Early forties, married, no chil- Call Eric 308-382-7351 25 REGISTERED, BRED, dren, no dogs/horses, non-smoker. Hansen Agri-Placement BLACK ANGUS COWS Dogs 15 Open to all responsible positions. 702- PUMP WATER ON DEMAND 240-2980 Box 1172, Grand Island, NE 68802 Mostly AI sired. All have per- YEAR-RROUND! formance records, most have WORKING RANCH COUPLE WANTED TRUCK ultrasound data. Spring bred to REID STOCK MASTER MCNABS looking for foreman management posi- CALL TW ENTERPRISES, INC AT 1-800-955-3795 DRIVER - BULL WAGON. Baldridge Hammer 01H. McNab puppies born 8/21, tion. Absentee owner preferred. 25+ TW Enterprises, Inc. • Billings, MT EPDs: BW +3, WW +40, MM +16, Some experience plus ready to wean 10/11 (49th day). years experience. 775-625-1014, mes- YW +65, %IMF+.17, REA +.28, sage phone. E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.twegen.com $200 - males / $250 - females. Western U.S. Operation Fat +0, %RP +.23. CDL required. (530) 398-2834, eves. You can pay more but, HEIFER DEVELOPMENT: you can’t buy better. 2 Please call Ads online at 600 head capacity. Excellent facilities; www.mccalibangus.com Help Wanted 775.738.1546 alfalfa, corn silage feed base. 530-968-5463 • 877-STKDOGS or 775.934.1913. www.wlj.net Veterinarian with strong nutritional background on premises; 30 years A.I. STUKEL’S ANGUS RANCH CATAHOULA PUPPIES - $200. Also, NORTHEASTERN New Mexico McNab and Catahoula puppies - $150. SALE BARN MANAGER experience. References available. ranch has opening for mature mar- PETERSON RANCH Complete Cow 775-962-5804 ried man. Send references and Must have sale barn and feedlot 7 Gordon, NE 308-282-0880 resume to: Box 54, Shaw Ranch experience. Must have manag- Auctions Herd Dispersion Road, Mills, NM 87730 ment experience to run crews, 9 a.m. • Thurs., Nov. 6 Livestock including hiring/training of at Winner Livestock Auction, 19 ASSISTANT RANCH MANAGER 10 Winner, South Dakota employees. Experience/knowl- Cattle For Sale Supplies Mountain Meadow Cattle Co., a high EUCLID STOCKYARDS altitude ranch located in Walden, edge of livestock and machinery. Chino, CA •Feeder, Stocker 620 HEAD SELL Excellent pay and benefits. Send CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY 500 Cows CO, is looking for an assistant ranch 36 ANGUS COWS bred to top bulls. Conlin Supply Company, Inc. responses to: HORSE & TACK SALE Start calving February 2004. Ages 380 Bred for Spring Calves manager with a minimum of 3 years 1st Saturday of every month. from 2002 to 1996. $1,350. Texas 120 with Fall Calves at side experience in purebred cattle prefer- Western Livestock Journal, BUYING BEEF STATION Featuring Powder ably Angus stock. This person must 650 S. Lipan St., Box 766, M-F, 8am - noon panhandle, 505-379-4333 Featuring more than 100 females River Livestock Equip. be familiar with ranch operations and Denver, CO 80223. www.euclidstockyard.com that are safe in calf to the $202,000 ANGUS BULLS Midland Bull Test record-seller, Oakdale, 209/847-8977 have industry experience in all relat- Earl Graham: 760-559-9668 Ranch Phone: 760-240-4449 12 performance-tested Angus bulls. BR Midland, plus the service of Merced, 209/725-1100 ed fields including administration of www.wlj.net Excellent EPDs. Volume discount other leading sires. paperwork and documentation, irri- 1-866-SEL-COWS available. Medeiros Angus Farm. 209- Sierraville, 530/994-3800 gation, haying, calving, doctoring, 988-4347 Escalon, CA fencing, building and machinery 4 ESCALON TM maintenance. We are looking for a Custom Services CORRIENTE AND Longhorn bulls. MIX 30 LIVESTOCK- SALES Solid colors. Also, Longhorn cows, team player with exceptional man- EVERY bred to black Corriente bulls. Vince, Alternative Liquid Feed agement skills. Apply by contacting MARKET INC. WEEK! 530-260-1570 Mountain Meadow Cattle Co., at RANGELAND CONSULTING. 50 Doug & Sandy Stukel 16% protein, 10% fat years experience. Rangeland moni- Mon. - Feeder & stocker, 10:00 RR 2, Box 81 • Burke, SD 57523 720-941-4329 or e-mailing your Wed. - Dairy, 11:00 LARGE SELECTION of Angus bulls www.mix30.com toring and ranch management. 775- and females. Breeding AI since 1972. (605) 775-2346 resume to mharold@mountainci- Fri. - Hog, sheep & goat, 1:00 tymeat.com 741-9266; [email protected]; Deavers Angus Ranch, Orland, CA. fax (605) 775-2426 800/575-7585 www.rangelandconsultants.com Miguel A. Machado • 209-838-7011 530-865-3053. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 13, 2003 21 Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Horses 16 Horses 16 Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A

FREE WATER, EXCELLENT RIGHTS Turn-key northeast California ranch. Huffman Ranch 153.10 acres with comfortable farmhouse. Currently growing alfalfa and oats. Can also New line of equipment, sportsman’s para- do pasture and grain. Irrigation well with 1,600 gpm. Pumping costs $5/acre. Good dise, great water for 1,000 acres wet, run Performance & Brood Mare Reduction hay production or AUM’s. Can combine acreage with 1 other parcel for over 300 acres total. Asking $235,000. 335 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 1767 450 cows and sell 1,500 to 2,000 tons of Horse Sale & Century Roping Alturas, CA 96101 hay on this 2,845 acre ranch. This ranch SECLUDED, PRIVATE AND IMMACULATE p) 530.233.1993 • f) 530.233.5193 Very nice property describes this 40± acre parcel with a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath has 5 mule deer tags and 2 antelope tags, October 18 • Steerhead Arena, Hershey NE email: [email protected] income from rock sales and gravel sales. home. Currently in grass hay with sprinkler irrigation. Buried mainline, excellent irriga- web: www.triadproperties.net 9 a.m. CT Performance Preview • 12 p.m. CT Sale tion well 500-600 gpm. Would make excellent pasture. Also has 32x42 shop with 12 $2,225,000. foot doors & office, screened porch off of finished To Steerhead take Hershey exit from I-80 and go 7 miles north to dead utility building would make great spa room. House RANDY L. SHAW end, then 2 miles east to North River Road, road will be marked. is updated with new linoleum, windows, appli- 1,900 acre pasture, hay and bird hunt- Associate Broker ances, carpets, roof and much more. Horse lovers ing. 1,000 acres flooded for spring Real Estate For Sale won’t be able to resist! Asking $252,000 #53611 Huffman Ranch & WEEKEND EVENTS: (541) 884-1343 Ext. 7121 and fall water fowl migrations, bird Intermountain 20B Guests offering: Friday, October 17 (541) 891-0296 Cell SPECTACULAR HOME ON NUSS LAKE counts in the 20,000+ per day, 660 4:00 p.m CT – Open & #11 80+/- acres with 65 +/- acres in pasture very good acres irrigated hay and pasture. Ideal 75 Quarter Horses Roping grass. Flood irrigation with supplemental water for Hunt Club. Picturesque valley set- Ranch Horses • Rope Horses Saturday, October 18 right from Nuss Lake. 1.5 acre per pair runs about ting, lots of water, with elevated build- View Point Ranch 9:00 a.m. CT — Performance 60-65 pair. Located 10 minutes drive from Klamath Barrel Prospects • 4-H Prospects Falls, this extraordinary property has it all! 3,951 +/- ing site for club house and lodge. 425,000 acres l/d 3,500 AU Preview HOLMAN PREMIER square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with one $1,500,000. F113 Oregon $8,250,000. Cow/Horse Prospects 12 p.m. CT — Horse Sale REALTY, INC. bedroom apartment attached. Large kitchen, giant Weanlings • Broodmares Followed by Century Roping FARM, RANCH, LAND & master bedroom and bath. Many beautiful SUMMIT R.E. Clark 40 & up Barrels RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE upgrades, marble bathrooms, walk-in Roman 866-717-4847 Company Featuring Tiger Leo bloodlines Sunday, October 19 showers, air conditioning and filtered, central vac- 3815 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Many more properties at 805-238-7110 Reference sires: 12 p.m. CT — #9, #7, #5 uum and much, much more. Home placed to take 208-345-3163 KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603 advantage of lake views. Asking $800,000 #53797 www.oregonranchland.com Tiger Handy & Dox Dander Robert Bacon, Broker (Tiger Handy nominated to Zoe Ann Huffman 308-544-6438 SE IDAHO Scott Miller, Steerhead Arena GOOSE LAKE VALLEY 5-State Futurity), Ironmaker & LOOKING TO BUY 308-532-6639 HAY RANCH OR SELL Real Estate For Sale CATTLE RANCHES Tigeraflame Sale Day Phones: 300 AU on 640 deeded 308-458-9506 & 308-534-0996 “1,055± acres, 335 in orchard a northern Califorina ranch? 20B grass. In 4 parcels, all or part.” Call your ranch specialist, Intermountain acres and a 50 head Agriculture Industries, Inc. Dutch Noordman permit. Mostly gravity Real Ranchers Realty irrigated with stock water Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale (916) 372-5595 530/336-6500 Midvale - 300 AU, ranch log home, [email protected] www.calldutch.com Idaho, $950,000. in every pasture. Farming Pacific 20A Pacific 20A 190,000± Ac. - 2,000± AUs, Nevada, 293 acres. Older improve- $3,950,000. Sale ments included. $750,000. GRAND ISLAND 233 ACRE DELTA 65 Pending 143 ACRES Vaughn Benson FARM GROUND IN DELTA. A retirement potential. 70,000± Ac. - River, 875 AUs, natural hot 83 acres irrigated pasture, 60 acres 40 ACRES 435/753-4999 on county road. Ferry County, Free water pumped from ditch. Good Crops including irrigated pas- water, many homes, southern Idaho, beautiful building site. $500,500. ture corn, alfalfa. Riparian water. $4,000,000. Benson Realtors Charlene Metcalf, 530-963-3309/530- Danville, WA. Near Grand Forks, irrigated pasture potential. $2,400/acre. $640,000 cash. 20,000± Ac. - Idaho, plus BLM, Boise, 435/753-0960 570-1884 BC, Canada. Fenced pasture for Agriculture Industries, Inc. Agriculture Industries, Inc. Idaho, 700 AU, $5,500,000. horses or cattle. Small shop and 916-372-5595 www.bensonrealtors.com 500 ACRE cow/hay ranch, 2 full piv- (916) 372-5595 Payette River - Idaho, 625 AU, Boise Valley, shed. Cabin, live-in ranch or guest. E-mail: [email protected] ots, 4 wheel lines, turn-key operation, Fenced yard and garden. Water [email protected] cattle included. $5,320,000. 4 bedroom home. Must Sell! Lots More Available EUREKA, NEVADA power, small pond, nice view. 1974 Free 186 acre Timothy hay farm $645,000. Also available: 1,200+ tons 14x70 Bainbridge mobile home, 2 208-345-3163 of hay/175 cows. 541-947-3421 Catalog 140 acre under pivot, corrals, bedrooms, 2 full baths, tip-out EASTERNEASTERN OREGONOREGON View photos/info at: hay barn, $180,000 or make offer. added room, roof and deck. Good www.knipeland.com 6,019 ACRES cattle ranch. SILVIES RIVER MEADOWS — 355+ acres adjacent to city lim- Call Bakersfield, CA. 4,019 ac. deed- condition. its of Burns, OR. This parcel has some of the best wild hay mead- Gourley & Associates ed/2,000 ac. Leased native pasture $130,000. 509-779-4431 702-592-2258 ranches, paved and ranch roads, ows in the country and some of the best water rights out of Silvies Real Estate For Sale springs, ponds, wells, headquarters. River w/a 1883 priority. City sewer and water are near by and Mountain 20C $2,495,766. 661-334-2105. www.jean- there is over ½ mile of Silvies River frontage. A must see prop- Real Estate For Sale laborde.com MR. COWMAN! Come To Our Country! erty. $575,000 working Mountain 20C NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RANCH WORKING COW & For lease or sale. 1,800 acres, 260 HORSE RANCHES L-5 FARM (Motivated Seller) — This farm has 1,152 deeded montana acres irrigated, 200 acres dryland. Cut over timber land. acres plus 320 state lease. There is approx. 746 acres of irri- ranches 208 ACRE FARM Easy access. Granada, CA. 530-435- Write or call for free publication. gated ground through 6 pivots. The main house is frame built 175 irrigated in Riverton, Wyoming. 0192 Cascade Real Estate Powder River Excellent ground, limited improve- 10886 Highway 62. and sits on the side of Dog Mountain. Additional improvements Ranch Realty ments. Owner financing. $400,000. WALLOWA COUNTY OREGON Eagle Point, OR 97524 are shop, 3 bdrm, 1 bath house, pole barn, and a small set of Toll Free 1-888-887-4633 Ruralands Real Estate, Frank Deede, Ranches big or small. Kirk Makin, Phone: 800/343-4165 corrals. This is a nice, compact operation and the owner is will- www.powderriverranchrealty.com 307-856-6264 Broker. Real Estate Associates, 541- [email protected] ing to split the property. $1,300,000 398-0340 or 541-432-4060 ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT GEER RANCH — This 560 acre ranch is located in the majes- Birch Creek Ranch, Dupuyer, Montana tic hills around Mitchell, Oregon with views of irrigated hay fields Located on the east slope of the Rocky Mountain Front with over 5,540 deeded CentralCentral & Eastern OR Ranches bordered by pine and juniper trees. Lots of wildlife such as elk, acres plus 688 acres State lease. Home to a working bison ranch with a good set of improvements to support the livestock operation. This is a well watered ranch Premier Hunting Ranch... One of the finest in Oregon. 8200 deeded deer, turkeys and quail. The ranch will also run around 150 head with 2 1/2 miles of Birch Creek, eight reservoirs and a main irrigation canal ac. ranch has been managed strictly for game and wildlife over the last few with its private and forest service leases. $995,000 through the middle of the ranch. Presently, 500 acres are pivot irrigated with an years. Over 3 million board feet of timber. Diverse topography... improved additional 440 acres of water rights that could be developed. The ranch offers out- dryland hay fields, sloping hillsides, rock outcropings, and timbered draws. standing majestic views of the Rocky Mountain Front and Glacier National Park. Unbelievable herds of elk with large trophy bulls on the ranch! $4,000,000 REAL ESTATE, INC. Offered for sale as a working bison ranch, which includes buffalo, land, improve- Superb Hunting / Recreational Ranch 4044 deeded ac. Year- 707 Ponderosa Village • Burns, OR 97720 ments and machinery for $4,200,000 or land may be round creek, timbered draws, rolling hills, fishing ponds, springs & seasonal 541-573-7206 or 800-573-7206 purchased separately for $3,700,000. creeks. Lrg custom home w/ pool. Addt. housing, corrals, barns, shop, etc. E-mail: [email protected] For more information go to www.holidayrealtymt.com or contact Deer, Elk, Antelope, Quail, ChukkarSOLD & Ruffed Grouse.!! $2,300,000 Evenings: Jett C. Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-2313 Charlie White at 406-761-8630 day or 406-727-4445 evening. Holiday Realty, 750 6th St., SW, Great Falls, MT 59404 Elk, Deer & Antelope Hunting!! Over 6200 deeded acres in one of Oregon's Curt Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-3106, fax 541-573-5011 best hunting regions. Resident elk herds, lots of deer and antelope. 3 creeks, www.jettblackburn.com stream fishing. Headquarters in private valley, 2 homes, barns, shop, scales, corrals. Excellent grass. Over 500 timbered acres. Ranch was homesteaded by owners family, first time offered for sale! $1,850,000. A SPIRITUAL PLACE 55,000 ACRE NEVADA CATTLE On 120 acres of peaceful pines and aspen bisected by Crystal Clear Creek origi- AND HAY RANCH Scott Bruder, Assoc. Broker 541-475-9896 nating from 2 springs within the boundaries of this pristine sanctuary. To this per- Cell. 541-480-8891 fect setting add the world class trout stream, the Williamson River and STUNNING 20,000 ACRES CATTLE AND HAY RANCH Toni Hagen improvements to fit the setting. 4,446 sq. ft. custom cedar log home with the deck DEEDED PLUS ADJACENT 35,000 ACRE Principal Broker overlooking the stream and unique cascading WATERFALL, log barn with 7 stalls, W Hwy 97 runs & loft; log shop/garage, kennel and other log buildings. Elk, deer, otter, mink, PRIVATE BLM ALLOTMENT 7741 www.ranches4u.com bald eagle, osprey, cranes and spawning trout find sanctuary here. Offers riding, hiking, skiing & observing nature, access to state parks and U.S. Forest Service ➢ Water Rights for Approximately 1,500 Acres ➢ PREMIER HUNTING, FISHING & WORKING CATTLE RANCH – lands. Irreplaceable at any price! $1,250,000. #50642 1,320 Acres of High Quality Dairy Hay Exceeding 11,600 deeded acres, fronting approximately 8 miles Crater Lake Realty • 1-888-262-1939 • New Pivots major river. Elk, mule deer, turkey, wild pigs, upland game birds, Chiloquin, OR 97624, e-mail: [email protected] • New Main Lines steelhead, small mouth bass, rated at approximately 350 animal • 5 Irrigation Wells units on a year-round basis. One mile to small town and schools, ➢ New 50’x60’ Shop - Heated and Insulated landowner hunting tags. Quality improvements, pride of owner- OREGON RANCHES ➢ New 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Owner’s Home ship. Cannot be matched at an asking price of $4,750,000. DREWSEY: Pride of Ownership! 4,269 deeded acres, 440 acres ➢ 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Farmer’s Home For these & other listings contact: irrigated alfalfa, meadow hay, pasture, 56 acres sprinkled, balance ➢ 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile Home AGRILANDS REAL ESTATE flood irrigatied with free water! 560 AU ranch includes 1,934 541-889-0909 • Ontario, OR 97914 AUM private BLM permit! Excellent improvements include 2 Dairy Hay Sales Will Run About homes! Two artesian spring-fed ponds stocked with bass! $700,000 Per Year 80 acre working cattle ranch in Stanislaus County. Elegant Excellent hunting! Owner gets 5 elk, 5 deer and 3 antelope LOP PLUS Runs 500 Cows/Calves hilltop dream home overlooking lake. “Borga” steel shop and tags! Offering includes some equipment! Priced at $2,850,000. PLUS Winters 2,000 Head Yearlings covered area, office and upstairs apartment. Pipe corral fenc- HEREFORD: Scenic 350 Animal Units, 1,222 deeded acres, Located near Winnemucca, Nevada ing, Filson chute. $1,480,000. 1,107.6 acres primary, 371.8 acres supplemental water rights! 152 CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT, INC. acres sprinklers, balance flood irrigated from dirt ditches. Alfalfa, This is a money maker! Jerry Marquis/Rhonda Waddell meadow hay, irrigated pastures, native grazing. Over 3/4 mile Burnt Brochure available for viewing - (209) 845-0399 • CDI-RealEstate.com River frontage and 1.5 miles Pine Creek through ranch! Classic Ask and we shall mail! 1900’s ranch home, 2 guest cabins operated as bed & breakfast. Courtesy to Brokers Excellent fishing/hunting! In the heart of eastern Oregon’s big 4,000 ACRE HUNTING RETREAT game country! Should qualify for 3 Landowner Preference tags. Sell or Trade for $3,500,000 adjacent to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest with One of the best in the valley! Priced at $1,250,000. Phone: 916/985-5900 over one mile of the North Fork of the Burnt River, several 916/765-1221 (cell) creeks, timbered valleys, and irrigated meadows. Rocky DANNER: 496 deeded acres, 379 flood irrigated alfalfa/oat hay Ask for Cal Worthington Mountain elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, chukar, quail and and pasture! Gated pipe. 394.9 acres in irrigation district. Fenced or Courtney Worthington trout. Includes 4 legal parcels. Possible owner terms. and cross-fenced. 500 head calf-lot! Three stock wells. Full set of Excellent hunting right out the door! $1,800,000 ranch improvements. Should qualify for 2 LOP tags. Priced at $599,000. Contact: STEVE TURNER William Smith Properties, Inc. WESTERN RANCH Scott W. Hawes REPRESENT THE BEST OF YOUR BREED 15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 MANAGEMENT & 541-548-1660 IN SEEDSTOCK SERVICES (541)318-1899 • fax (541)388-5414 REALTY, INC. [email protected] email: [email protected] • www.steveturnerranches.com 800-850-2769 22 OCTOBER 13, 2003 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Pasture Fencing & 26 31 Mountain 20C Mountain 20C Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Wanted Corrals

12,000 AC+/-; east OK. Hwy., major OKLAHOMA RANCHES OF: NEED WINTER pasture in northern Ryegate Farm...CRP...CRP...CRP...a great piece of farm land. streams, 36 miles of new 7 foot game 5,000; 4,170; 2,080; 1,600; 1,200; California, preferably near Willows for Fencing Materials Attention, 1031 Exchange Buyers - 3,313 acres of deeded fence, lake site would cover 2,000 937; 928 and 400 acres for sale. 918- 60 heifers, weigh 700 lbs. Call: Ray land together with 320 acres of private lease for a total of 3,633 ac+/- of this ranch, 2 brick homes. 689-3166, Good Earth Land at Stonyford Ranch, 530-963-3006 or # Heavy Wall Pipe acres. This is one place that will pencil out, with approximately Price $600/acre. Foley Realty, Company. cell: 530-304-4962 or email: ray- # Steel Sucker Rods www.gofoleyrealestate.com; 580-326- [email protected] $48,000 annual CRP payment plus $6,500 in pasture lease. 6875 # Fiberglass Sucker Rods Good improvements and excellent deer hunting as well as an CAMPO BONITO LLC WANTED WINTER pasture. 150 # Cable spring calving cows. Northern abundance of upland birds and waterfowl. Priced to sell at Ranch Sales • Leasing • Management # I-Beam Post $1,100,000. Serving New Mexico & West Texas California or southern Oregon. 530- 842-1252 # Highway Guard Rail WATER - WATER - WATER...that’s the key to Southwest • Lordsburg, NM, 2,400 deeded acres, # Super Steel for Wind Breaks Montana Ranches...and this farm/ranch operation has great 2,000 acres watering rights. water rights from both Racetrack Creek and Modesty Creek as Arizona Farmland • Co-op New Mexico broker, 10 miles Hay/Feed/Seed 27 BUTTERFLY well as Big Racetrack Lake providing water to flood irrigate 950 east of Roswell on Hwy. 380. 2,200 acres and sprinkler irrigate 65 acres by wheel line. This proper- San Simon Farmland SUPPLY • 327 acres N of I-10 • 3 irrigation acres deeded, 18,600 State, 7,400 ty also has 1,200 acres of deeded pasture along with a 200 pair BLM for 28,200 total. 1-800-249-7473 Forest Permit that is right out of the gate of the deeded pasture. wells • 34.6 acres of pecans ALFALFA HAY for sale. Good quali- www.butterflysupplyinc.com • 605 acres N of I-10 • 4 irrigation • SE Corona, NM, 340 cow units ty. By the load or by the ton. Trucking Two good looking sets of improvements providing separate wells • 3 pivots available. Call: 775-273-2534 housing for good size families. Efficient shop buildings, protec- David P. Dean Willcox Farmland www.wlj.net tive machine storage and more. This is a must see - easy access Ranch: 915/426-3779 HAY AVAILABLE or can feed up to • 837 acres S of I-10 • 6 irrigation Mobile: 915/634-0441 600+ head of cattle on our western off I-90 via a paved road to farm/ranch operation. This property wells • 5 pivots • planted to alfalfa Equipment was the major potato producing farm in the South Deer Lodge www.availableranches.com Idaho location. 208-256-4478 / 208- 33 • corrals & handling facilities • bulk 549-0772 Valley in years past. Call for details, brochure, showing and grain storage • shops & housing For Sale price. • 923 acres • 12 wells • 4,385 head Pasture PASTURE HAY, rye grass. Clean. $55 THE FISHHOOK - 388 acres...with over 260 acres irrigated capacity feedlot • shops & housing 25 per ton. Central CA. 209-854-2904. NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1069, together with the balance in improved pasture. This property has • 1,240 acres • 9 wells • 7 pivots Available Gustine, CA 1049, 1037, 1033, other self-propelled been well improved with a sale barn, three frost free waterers Friending Corners State Ag Lease and pull-type models. Can finance, 1,500 5X5 1/2 ROUND BAILS, fertil- trade, deliver. 208-880-2889, 208- and an excellent set of corrals. 16’x80’ mobile home, 3 bed- • 3,260 contiguous acres • laser CENTRAL CALIFORNIA winter pas- ized hay grazer. Near Floresville, 459-3268. www.balewagon.com bench level fields • less than ture, with care for 50 cows. Summer rooms and 2 baths for immediate occupancy. A perfect regis- Texas. 210-635-8587 or Fabian, 210- $1,000/acre. pasture, with care for 450 to 500 cows. tered cattle operation being offered for sale at $495,000. 216-6947 www.ag-management.com Evenings, 209-966-5769 DRINKING TANK Broker 480-855-0800 FALL EARLY WINTER BIG BALE FLAKER PROBLEMS SOLVED Pasture available for 800 cows. # Feeds all big, square bales As well as all reservoirs and Eastern Oregon. Call 541-881-9488 “The Real ESTATE Professionals” # All electric, remote control systems spray tanks. Lifetime tank coat- # ings for steel plate tanks, corru- Real Estate For Sale FALL/WINTER pasture and hay for Single or multiple bale units available # Fits all flat bed trucks or trailers gated galvanized iron tanks, rock Plains 20E 600 cows or 1,000 yearlings. Can and concrete. Thousands of these also summer 400 cows or 600 year- BALE BUDDY, MFG. tanks, of all sizes, have been lings. 530-260-1570 580/868-33330 580/856-33637 restored to be better than a new Please call Jim at Realty West tank—not coated. Over 30 million WHITE RANCH PASTURE AVAILABLE for 400 calves. pounds now in service since 406/846-1000 or 1-800-592-5990 Prefer 1 brand. Excellent feed. 1958. Stop all leaks, any size Blaine County, NE Northern Arkansas. 870-523-8690 Financial hole or crack. Prevent rust forev- The White Ranch encompasses 30 er. Not a paint, the only material 1,745 acres of sandhill splendor, PASTURE AVAILABLE. Excellent cen- Assistance known that prevents seepage in Indigo Hills Ranch - Yuma County, Colorado 360 acres pivot irrigated hay & tral California grass for October basement walls. Twice the hard- through May. Call 559-217-2985 ness of concrete. All orders The Indigo Hills Ranch, located northeast of Yuma, pasture. Six windmills, pipe lines, FARM AND RANCH loans. 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If your sale date fails to appear in this calen- Red Bluff, CA McCook, NE Production Sale, Kaycee, WY FOR SALE dar, contact your WLJ Livestock Service Feb. 24 – Cowman’s Classic All Breed Bull Dec. 6 – California Angus Days Females, Nov. 21 – Spencer Herefords, Brewster, NE USED PIPE 1993 Wilson, 46’x102”, Representative. ON LINE CATALOG: Sale, Spokane, WA Turlock, CA Dec. 3 – Big Country Breeders, Bulls, Pipe • Rod • Cable for horse sheep and cattle pot, west www.wlj.net. Feb. 28 – Profit Maker Bulls, Ogallala, NE Dec. 6 – Montana Supreme Angus Females, Columbus, MT corrals and fences Mar. 24 – Washington Cattleman Assn., All Columbus, MT Dec. 3 – Courtney Herefords, Bulls, St. Onge, coast door, aluminum wheels. ALL BREEDS Breed Bull Sale, Prosser, WA Dec. 6 – Skinner Ranch, Angus & Salers Bulls, SD E.M.E., Inc Above average condition. 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Bull Sale, Salt Oct. 18 – Exclusively Evergreen Sale, Pasco, Production Sale, Bellevue, ID Feb. 26 – DeJong Ranch Bull Sale, Winner, Lake City, UT WA Feb. 16 – Holiday Ranch 3rd Annual Spring SD NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1089, Jan. 17 – Profit Maker Bulls, Abilene, TX Performance Plus Bull Sale, Terrebonne, 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, other Oct. 18 – NILE Angus Sale, Billings, MT Jan. 27-31 – Red Bluff Superbowl Bull Sale, Oct. 20 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, McArthur, CA OR POLLED HEREFORD self-propelled/pull-type models. Jim, Feb. 26 – DeJong Ranch Bull Sale, Winner, 208-880-2889, 208-459-3268. 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LIVESTOCK Sale, Baker City, OR Minden, NV Oct. 25 – Lorenzen Red Angus Females, Trucks/Trailers 35 Many additional subjects REPRODUCTION Oct. 25 – Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch, Mar. 6 – Trinity Farms Royal Flush Sale, Pendleton, OR CLASSES Females, Sidney, MT Ellensburg, WA Nov. 1 – Bet on Red Red Angus Females, Oct. 26 – Western Supreme Select Female Mar. 20 – Circle AAngus Ranch Red & Black Reno, NV CATTLEMEN Learn to AI and preg. Bull Sale, Iberia, MO Our business is to help you Sale, Redmond, OR Nov. 14 – Buffalo Creek Red Angus Production NEW INVENTORY check your own cattle. Oct. 27 – Tate Ranch’s “Pride of the Plains,” Mar. 27 – Jaynbee Angus Ranch Production Sale, Leiter, WY REDUCTION SALE improve your business. Larkin, KS Sale, Davenport, WA Nov. 15 – Bieber Red Angus Female Sale, NEW CLASSES START Mar. 30 – Scott Whitworth Bull Sale, May, ID For a limited time receive a NOVEMBER 17-21, 2003 Nov. 1 – Nelson Angus Ranch, Salmon, ID Leola, SD Learn more by working Nov. 1 – Tybar Ranch Angus Female Sale, Apr. 3 – Utah Angus Assn., Bull & Female $500 rebate direct to you with the Call for details Sale, Ogden, UT Dec. 6 – Redland Red Angus Production Sale, with live animals under Carbondale, CO Hysham, MT purchase of any Gooseneck Stock, expert supervision. 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Hwy 31 Show, Reno, NV Hall, MT Garnett, KS 66032 Miscellaneous 41 Nov. 6 – Stukel’s Angus Ranch Complete Dec. 8 – Jacobsen Ranch Salers, Bulls, Great Dispersion, Winner, SD WILSON & TITAN TRAILERS 785-448-3119 • 800-552-3538 BRANGUS Falls, MT Fax: 785-448-3110 Nov. 8 – Rocky Mountain Angus Female & Bull Horse - stock & flatbed. Factory direct Sale, Ogden, UT Feb. 16 – Romans Brangus at the “Just Quality” SHORTHORN or delivery available. Best prices. Give www.grahamschool.com WANT TO PURCHASE minerals and Nov. 10 — New Industry Hereford & Angus Bull Bull Sale, Vale, OR us a call, we can save you money. Over 90 years continuous service other oil/gas interests. Send details to: Nov. 23 – JR Ranch Shorthorn Fall Club Calf & Commercial Replacement Sale, Hamlin, Sale, Othello, WA WWWestern, 541-447-6890 P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 TX CHAROLAIS Oct. 23 – Thomas Angus Ranch Bull & Female Feb. 28 – JR Ranch Shorthorn 5th Annual Nov. 15 – California Supreme Angus Female Production Sale, Othello, WA Sale, Fresno, CA Sale, Baker City, OR Nov. 15 – Yardley Cattle Company, Cow Sale, Nov. 19 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus & SIMANGUS Charolais Bull Sale, Manhattan, KS Beaver, UT Mar. 6 – Trinity Farms Royal Flush Sale, Seedstock Services Nov. 18 – Rice Ranches Bulls, Harrison, MT Dec. 5 – Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Bull Sale, Seedstock Services Ellensburg, WA Nov. 19 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus & McCook, NE Charolais Bull Sale, Manhattan, KS Feb. 16 – V-A-L “Just Quality” Bull Sale, Vale, SIMMENTAL Nov. 21 – Green Mountain Angus Ranch, OR Production Sale, Ryegate, MT Dec. 1 – Deiter Bros. Female Sale, Faulkton, A Service Guide for the Purebred Breeder CHI-ANGUS SD Nov. 22 – Dalebanks Angus, Eureka, KS Nov. 22 – Redland Angus Ranch, Production Dec. 1 – Deiter Bros. Female Sale, Faulkton, Feb. 2 – Gateway Simmental Females, Sale, Buffalo, WY SD Lewistown, MT Nov. 22 – Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, Mar. 6 – Trinity Farms Royal Flush Sale, CLUB CALF Ellensburg, WA Angus Angus Angus MO Nov. 23 – JR Ranch Shorthorn Fall Club Calf Nov. 23 – JR Ranch Club Calf Sale, Othello, AUCTION MARKET Sale, Othello, WA WA Oct. 16 – Western Video Market, Cottonwood, • Bulls available at Shasta Bull Nov. 23 – Rocky Mtn. Angus Sale, Ft. Collins, CO COMMERCIAL CA J. G. Sale - Nov. 25 Nov. 24 – Sandpoint Cattle Company, Kearney, Oct. 15 – Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, Oct. 17– Shasta Livestock Auction, Feeder Angus • Heifers and cows also available NE Vinita, OK Sale, Cottonwood, CA • Great stock for 4-H and FFA Nov. 25 – Snake Creek Angus Ranch Bred Nov. 3 – J&L Livestock, Commercial Cow Oct. 18 – Western Stockmen’s Market, All Ranch projects. Commercial Angus Female Sale, Gering, Dispersion, Billings, MT Breed Bull & Female Sale, Famoso, CA Nov. 3 – Winter Livestock Auction, Inc., La Oct. 22 – Cattlemen’s Livestock Market Calves Owner John Goldbeck Jess & Jody Mendenhall NE 2-JAM ANGUS Nov. 28 – Shamrock Angus Registered & Junta, CO & Yearlings, Galt, CA 5725 Chileno Valley Road • Petaluma, CA 94952 13940 Mendenhall Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Nov. 6 – Missoula Livestock Exchange, Oct. 24 – Shasta Livestock Auction, Feeder Ranch 707/763-0684 • Home 707/769-8651 Range Ready Bulls (530) 8527-3565 Commercial Females, Laramie, WY Nov. 29 – Vermilion Ranch Fall Production, Missoula, MT Sale, Cottonwood, CA Billings, MT Dec. 19 – Yankton Livestock Auction, Yankton, Nov. 7-8 – Cattlemen’s Livestock Market 35th Gelbvieh Dec. 1 – Deiter Bros. 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