The National Livestock Weekly December 20, 2004 • Vol. 84, No. 10 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication ‘Yard’ show to grow; ‘hill’ entries down With the possibility western drought conditions fered during the last week of the show was un- have been alleviated and the outlook for strong cat- known as entries are still being accepted. tle prices next year, officials with the National West- Entries for individual open breeding shows are ern Stock Show said they expect more cattle to be below 4,000 head, the first time that has happened exhibited in the stockyards in 2005, compared to since 2000. Last week entries were at 3,873, com- 2004. However, while entries are up in the stock- pared to 4,275 entries for 2004 and 4,497 head en- yards, the number of cattle to be exhibited “on the tered for 2003. hill” are expected to be down from the previous few Angus, once again, leads the way in entries with shows. 714 head, while Herefords have 667. In both cases, The 2005 show is scheduled for Jan. 8-23, and is those numbers are up from last year. The biggest expected to see more activity from commercial cat- jump in entries was seen in the Charolais show tle producers in the stockyards area than the last where 236 cattle have been signed up, compared to couple of years. 101 last year. The Charolais show growth was at- Through last week, cattle producers had entered tributed to the National Western being the breed’s 34 carloads of bulls for the 2005 yard show, while national show this year. another 331 pens of bulls were entered. Last year Other breeds showing increases in entries for there were 26 carloads entered, with 22 showing up, 2005 are Braunvieh, Lowline, Miniature Herefords, and 309 pens entered, with 204 actually making it Simmental and Tarentaise. ttle Shows to the show. Entry decreases have been reported from Gelb- of Ca Show officials expect a larger percentage of en- vieh, Highland, Limousin, Longhorns, Maine-An- rbowl tries to show up this year because a lot of western jou, Red Angus, Salers and Shorthorn. The biggest The Super and Intermountain producers are looking to repop- decrease was reported in the Shorthorns where ulate or increase their herds. They also need bulls 164 fewer animals were entered, compared to the to breed with those extra females in 2005. 2004 show. Only three breeds hold carload shows at the Na- There is one new breed being featured at the Na- tional Western. Herefords are expected to have the tional Western this year—Galloways—with14 head largest carload show, with 14 entries. Limousin entered. No breeds were lost for the 2005 stock producers had entered 11 carloads through last show. week, while Angus exhibitors entered nine. One of the specialty shows most watched during The pen show will once again be dominated by the last few days of the event is the working stock Angus, with 87 pens entered. After that, Limousin dog competition. This year 137 dogs have been en- has 44 entries, Herefords have 43, Simmental 41, tered for the three-day competition, 22 fewer than Maine-Anjou 32, Gelbvieh 26, Charolais 17, Short- were entered for the 2004 show. Unlike last year horns 11, Red Angus 11 and Chianina 7. when preliminary rounds were held on the campus Three breeds will feature pen of female shows. of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, all Maine-Anjou leads with 19 entries, while Red An- herding competition will be held at the National gus has 7 entries and Charolais has 3. Western complex in Denver. — Steven D. Vetter, The number of commercial bred heifers to be of- WLJ Editor Japan presented age vertification Hage case — Bone ossification publicly, however. expense and because international science guide- in front unlikely tool. The team presented the results from a US- lines indicate minimal risk of cattle 30 months DA study that shows the U.S. carcass-grading or younger carrying the disease and no need for USDA officials were in Tokyo last week in an program can prove that the beef the U.S. plans testing. of judge effort to show the Japanese government that the to export to Japan comes from cattle 20 months The U.S. and Japan agreed that cattle birth U.S. can accurately determine the age of cattle or younger. The 20-month requirement was records would suffice for age verification, but that — Judge’s request without specific birth records, and that U.S. part of a preliminary trade pact agreed to by both level of paperwork is considered extremely oner- for settlement beef destined for Japan will originate from countries in October. ous by U.S. industry participants. As an alter- younger cattle. Currently, Japan’s trade rules still require that native, the USDAis proposing to use its carcass not met. USDA sources said the team of technical ad- all U.S. cattle be tested for bovine spongiform grading program. A conference call Dec. 10 visers left for Japan Tuesday and that a set of encephalopathy (BSE) before beef shipments USDA did not divulge what part of the car- placed the compensation phase meetings were scheduled throughout the rest would be allowed. The U.S. has refused to ac- cass grading could verify exact age of cattle. of the Hage v. United States of the week. No specific schedule was announced cept that condition in the past because of the University meat scientists indicated last week, case back in the hands of Fed- however, it could be done using tests that de- eral Judge, Loren Smith. After tect levels of certain fatty acids in meat. Bone the closing arguments in the ossification was expected to be the verification U.S. Court of Federal Claims on protocol, but researchers said it is effective in Nov. 17, Judge Smith was very Fed cattle trade slower determining if an animal is older or younger than direct in urging the parties to Fed cattle trade was extremely slow last head with a break-even price of $81.13 cwt, 30 months—not 20 months. settle. After weeks of negotia- week. Packers are looking toward a couple of and an average buy of $84.68. Even though Japanese negotiators agreed in tions, the conference call deter- short slaughter weeks through the holidays Through Thursday, only 46,000 head of cat- the preliminary deal that Japan would accept mined that a settlement ap- and they just don’t need the cattle. Few cat- tle traded nationwide. Those cattle traded U.S. beef from cattle 20 months of age and peared impossible because the tle traded, mostly at $83-84. between $82-84.50 live and $130-$135 dressed. younger, the country’s Food Safety Commis- two parties were too far apart Boxed beef values have been under pres- Formula trade was also light with only 15,000 sion has not approved the deal. Last week’s and the court will have to de- sure, as wholesale meat buyers have been re- head trading Thursday at an average weight meetings were expected to result in that Japan- cide the case. luctant to extend any significant forward con- of 784 pounds and an average price of $143.37. ese commission making its decision before mid- Judge Smith advised counsel tracts to packers. Beef trade was very slow For the week ending Dec. 11, 627,000 head January. to explore “any and all common until packers lowered prices at mid-week to passed through packing plants. Through Thurs- Most USDAofficials said last week they were See Hage on page 5 move some volume. It appears that buyers are day slaughter was running at 15,000 head be- hopeful a resolution to the ongoing dispute content to make a monthly buy, keeping pack- hind the week before. Expected slaughter for would be reached within the next month. How- ers in limbo. last week was approximately 610,000 head. ever, even if that was to happen, it’s more like- Choice cutout values were at $138 and Se- With two holiday shortened weeks, the prospects ly that Japan would start allowing U.S. beef to lect was at $129 mid-week. Packers have been of stronger slaughter are not very good. cross its borders sometime after April. Japan- in an awkward position for some time with a According to Jim Robb at the Livestock ese officials are expected to allow at least a 60- consistent string of losses that have been go- Market Information Center, there’s plenty of day comment period once a new beef import reg- ing on for four months. The latest packer meat in front of consumers. Net beef supplies ulation is put into place. It is unlikely U.S. beef margin index showed packers losing $43 per See Market on page 15 imports will be allowed before the comment deadline is reached. — Steven D. Vetter, WLJ Editor INSIDE WLJ Time Sensitive EPA DIRECTOR — A friend to COW ACCIDENT — A Utah STOCK SHOW — This week’s FEEDLOT FIRE — A Canadian- INDEX

producers, Mike Leavitt, will be rancher is being charged with WLJ features stories about the owned horse feedlot in northern Beef Bits ...... P-3 (priority handling) leaving his post as director of the manslaughter after a motorist hit upcoming National Western Stock Montana is causing scrutiny of Sale Reports ...... P-10 Environmental Protection Agency one of his cows on a state high- Show and Rodeo Jan. 8-23 in feedlot management, including Markets ...... P-14 and serving as the Secretary for way. The producer is said to have Denver, CO, as well as a story handling of environmentally sen- Classifieds...... P-16 Health and Human Services if been cited for 31 violations of about the past 99 years of the sitive situations, since a manure approved by the U.S. Senate. cows on this highway in the past event. Other stock show informa- pile caught fire on Dec. 3 and Page 4. four years. Page 5. tion and a map are included. Cov- burned until last Wednesday. erage begins on Page 6. Page 4. NEWS: NEWS LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $83.39 $132.10 $105.04 2 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments Consider the source If you’re selling, you like to hear people talk about your sonal contacts or company contracts bias their results, and cattle’s past feedlot performance as “fantastic,” “amazing” to maintain a conservative approach in discussing results. A key player or “incredible.” As word gets around to potential bidders, this Many texts have been written on experimental design to may change to “unbelievable,” “unlikely” or “yeah, right.” Buy- wenty years is a long ensure random sampling and repeatability with blind tri- ers have an interest in minimiz- als where key facts are hidden to avoid psychological bias. time to work for any as- ing the positive record to keep sociation, be it for cattle a lid on the price. But another form of bias comes into play that cannot be T controlled by peer review: the unasked question. We only producers, or plumbers. Twenty The quickest way for a writer make progress in the areas of research that are funded. If different boards of directors and to lose credibility is to write nobody with money wants to know, or if they fear an answer, 20 different agendas. You have with obvious bias. The quick- est way to discredit a witness the subject goes unexplored. And in the interest of the “po- to admit it would take a pretty CROW in court is to establish that he litically correct” ideal, other questions are deemed too hot tough person to endure just or she was paid to testify. Yet, to handle. Competing interests or ideas may be maintained that. It also shows that Chandler Keys, the Na- everyone acts out of motiva- as tied for first place. tional Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s vice presi- tion, be it emotion or money, Back on the ranch, you can benefit from the huge body of dent for public policy has kept his focus on the and that amounts to bias. Everyone with an opinion research that has been done in ruminant nutrition. But who cattle/beef industry over that period of time. has the time, inclination or technical training to wade When you first meet Chandler he generally sets has a bias, even when backed by research. To mistrust peo- ple with bias is to mistrust everyone. You can’t function that through all of the top theories? Bigger operations hire in- people back a bit with his brash confidence. I first way in society, so you carry the proverbial shaker, knowing dependent consulting nutritionists, but anyone can ask the met him about 15 years ago and got to know him that every comment must be “taken with a grain of salt.” local “feed company” nutritionist. Remember to apply the better during my week on NCBA’s Young Cattle- Since bias is universal in human society, we should allow grain of salt, but keep in mind these professionals also must men Conference, a program that will provide any for it rather than discount ideas because of a supposed taint. act in your interest to build credibility. cattle person with a good perspective on how this Political campaigns are the most obvious example where im- You keep trying new things, evaluating ideas and prod- industry works. portant facts are served up with large helpings of bias. ucts. You judge them, so keep in mind where bias may cloud Some of the bias resonates with our own conservative or lib- Chandler was first hired by Burton Eller, who your ability. Did the weather give it a fair chance? What oth- was then the VP for public policy for the National eral ideas, but we must sort out the truth from hundreds of slanted messages to decide who will represent us in govern- er outside factors may have interfered? Extremely negative Cattlemen’s Association (NCA). Chandler was ment. or positive results are often not realistic in the long term. placed in the top lobbying position after the tu- Communications media that are supported by advertis- Are you an optimist, a pessimist or a realist? Each is a multuous “merger” between NCA and the Nation- ing have a natural bias in favor of the companies that pay bias, regardless of the self-labeled realist denials. If we al Livestock and Meat Board located in Chicago. their bills, though professionalism keeps it in check. Tele- think everything will work out for the better, we help make I have always thought that the cattle industry vision networks and major news media are often accused that happen, but we can be too forgiving of poorly developed had never really appreciated what they had work- of a consistent news bias, usually liberal. Those who admit products or ideas. The opposite is true for pessimists. Real- an opposing bias lead the charge: “Consider the source—what ing for them in the nation’s capital. Over the years ists create their own illusion of being free from bias, and in Chandler and I became good friends and good would you expect them to say?” On the playing fields of sport, we employ referees to en- doing so they close their eyes to it. business contacts. Chandler had true insight into sure fairness. Their job demands objectivity, but critics of- As you sort through industry, consumer, retail, restaurant, how Washington, DC, worked, and he absolutely ten see bias. Inexperienced refs may try to keep a balance packer, feedlot, cow-calf, breed and regional bias, look for knew how to work Washington. by counteracting when they feel they have erred. Those common themes to overcome traditional conflicts of inter- Chandler grew up on a 3,500-acre Angus farm from a small town may overcompensate at a home game, est. in Maryland, and his dad, Gordy, is quite the char- resulting in bias against family and friends. They soon re- (“Black ink” is a cattle management column written by acter as well. Chandler understood the cattle busi- tire. Steve Suther, industry information director for Certified ness and also understood the beef industry—sel- Animal scientists know they can’t eliminate bias, but Angus Beef. The column is not designed for strictly Angus their system of peer review and scholarship keeps it to a min- producers, and does not necessarily represent the views or dom do many understand both sides. When he imum. Young researchers are cautioned to avoid letting per- was handed a new directive, he and his very capa- opinions of WLJ or its editorial staff.) ble team pursued it with a vengeance, which ben- efitted the entire industry. Whenever Chandler estern told me something was going to happen, it hap- estern pened, and you always knew where he stood on is- WW sues. His credibility has always scored high marks The glitz & glamour in my book. aannddeerriinnggss When he announced he was taking the job with WW During the fall my sale is an awesome sight and it to Armin Schroeder and Sons is something he said would Swift & Company, there were comments that his schedule can get a little hec- will give you a chill and a from Idaho. Like most good get you “picked up” for lit- departure illustrated just how cozy NCBA was tic with two or even three thrill if you happen to be at cattle producers, Denny said tering nowadays. Ascuaga with the packing industry. To some, hiring on with sales being scheduled on the the halter of one of those an- he remembers that bull like has been a staunch support- a packer in a lobbying capacity was, to some de- same day. That has been the imals. it was yesterday. er of this sale. So much so gree, considered an act of treason. case for the past several Frank Rodgers and Sher- In 1973 females were that when he built the large years with a conflict between ry Colyer, who have both added to the sale and Lee I can tell you first hand that changing jobs was parking garage to the east of a big decision for him, and one that he spent, liter- California Angus Days and been there, told me the han- Livestock from Nevada the Western Nugget Here- dlers pull forward on the hal- topped it at $2,900 with the the hotel he had tie rings ally, years thinking about. At the end of the day, it ford sale. This year I had the ters and the animals pull lot selling to Circle H Farm built into the wall of the was about a new challenge and opportunity. opportunity to once again at- back. The animals are sold on in Mississippi. In the early garage for the cattle to be Chandler may have been a bit burned out on asso- tend the Nugget Hereford the stage with ring men scat- years, Leroy Van Dyke was held prior to the sale. Ascua- ciation work—one of the more stressful jobs sale in Reno, NV, and I’m tered throughout the show- on hand to personally sing ga personally welcomes the around. glad I did. I had forgotten room and the auction block the opening song and over crowd at the start of the sale The last couple of years have been nothing but a what a wonderful and unique in front of the stage. This the years there have been and is often seen at the show pressure cooker for NCBA’s staff. The issues with sale it is. was the 34th annual sale and only four auctioneers selling and visiting with the cattle BSE and the subsequent trade issues, confronting The Western Nugget Na- it is a sale that is filled with for this prestigious sale. The producers throughout the the media, working to endorse the virtues of the tional Hereford Sale is one of history and tradition. The late Steve Dorfman was the casino. a kind. Over the years there California/Nevada Hereford first followed by “Skinner” In 1988 a show was added beef industry and the product itself has been an have been attempts to du- Association, which at the Hardy, then the late Ken uphill battle. What makes it even tougher is to plicate it, but that has nev- time was run by Bill and Troutt and today’s auctioneer to the activities and this find out that some of your adversaries wear cow- er been accomplished. The Joan Verdugo, managed the Butch Booker. Over the year’s show boasted nearly boy hats, too. It just shouldn’t be that way. sale is held in the Celebrity first sales and they along years, the consignor and buy- 300 entries, according to long Even though Chandler is leaving NCBA, he will Showroom at John Ascua- with American Hereford As- ers lists read like a Who’s time show secretary Sue still be very active in the beef business. He says ga’s Nugget Casino Resort sociation (AHA) representa- Who in the Hereford indus- Hoffman. It perennially at- that he will miss the high profile elements of be- in Reno. This year the show- tive Tom McCord and the try with many of the breed’s tracts some of the top show ing a national spokesman for the beef industry. He room was jammed to capac- help of many other people, in- top individuals having been individuals from across the ity for the most thrilling and cluding long time WLJ field- sold on the stage. country. Today, Hoffman and has always been careful not to put himself before exciting opening of any cat- man Don Doris made it suc- In the early years the the membership and the goals of the association. sale manager Gary Kendall, tle sale I have ever been to. ceed and grow in reputation. Nugget was held in February along with a host of volun- He may not have always agreed with some of the The showroom lights are The first Nugget sale was and John Ascuaga remem- teers, supporters and spon- policy issues placed on his “to do” list, but he al- dimmed, Leroy Van Dyke’s held in 1970 and was a herd bered he and his family go- ways carried them out. “The Auctioneer” song is sire sale only with 23 bulls ing to the Hereford head- sors, make it all happen with I’ll never forget the time he called and told me played and the curtain goes averaging $2,208. The sale quarters Marriott hotel in the same style and panache that the House Ag committee was going to en- up on a dozen Hereford bulls topped at $8,000 on a bull Denver during the National that the Nugget Hereford Show and Sale has always dorse country-of-origin labeling, which NCBA sup- and females all covered in consigned by Stone Hereford Western to slide Nugget fly- had. — Jerry York, WLJ ported at that time, but the legislation would re- glitter, with their handlers Ranch with Denny Hoffman ers under the doors in an ef- kneeling in front of them. It at the halter. That bull sold fort to promote the sale. That Field Representative quire a mandatory ID system, which NCBA policy The National Livestock Weekly 650 So. Lipan, Denver, CO 80223 didn’t endorse. He was frustrated that the con- Since 1922 303/722-7600 flicting policy of the organization caused him to A CROW PUBLICATION FAX 303/722-0155 lose a battle. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 20, 2004 3 Aussie livestock exports may hit $13B Beef BITS The Australian Bureau of umes for the first four ABARE also said Aus- pected to be slaughtered as Agriculture Resource Eco- months of the current finan- tralia’s cattle herd was ex- farmers increase flock sizes, nomics (ABARE) said last cial year from Australia to pected to be around 26.6 mil- mutton prices should push McD’s November sales jump week that country’s livestock the U.S. were nearly four lion head by next June, higher, ABARE said. McDonald’s Corp. announced a 9.3 percent jump in exports will be nudged high- percent higher than the same slightly higher than at the Lamb prices were also ex- systemwide sales last month, compared with er in the current economic period last year. end of June 2004 and partly pected to be strong for the re- November 2003. This marks the 20th consecutive year as overseas markets re- But export volumes could aided by herd rebuilding fol- mainder of the financial year month of positive comparable sales in the U.S. Year- tain their appetite for Aus- ease during the rest of the lowing recent rainfall. as lambing rates improve. to-date U.S. sales are up 9.8 percent. Comparable tralian beef and lamb. Live- year, partly because of re- Demand for lamb and ABARE also warned live sales for McDonald’s restaurants worldwide increased stock product exports will duced female cattle slaugh- mutton, amid lower supplies, 4.2 percent for November and 7.1 percent year-to- rise 2.1 percent to $13 bil- ter in Australia and higher has also been strong, helping cattle exports could fall if the date. Europe’s comparable sales rose slightly, up 1.1 lion—US $9.8 billion—in the competition from poultry and prices to remain firm in 2004. Australian dollar continues percent for November and 2.4 percent year-to-date. financial year that began Ju- pork in the U.S. With fewer adult sheep ex- to increase in value. — WLJ ly 1. MS packer defaults on loan ABARE said the rise was Mississippi Beef Processors (MBP) has defaulted on expected despite the stronger a state-backed $35 million loan used to build a Australian dollar, with farm- 154,000-square-foot plant, which opened last August. ers expected to enjoy higher If company president Richard Hall does not come cur- earnings from beef, veal, rent with the loan, Community Bank, MBP’s lender, mutton and dairy exports. will meet with the Mississippi Development Authority ABARE expects Aus- to devise a default plan. The authority will have until tralian beef exports will rise the end of the month to accept the plan or negotiate a by about five percent to new one. In the meantime, the state has paid the 348,000 tons, but it predicts facility’s $167,000 electric bill and likely will pay its prices will fall by about four $49,000 natural gas bill. percent to US $3.96 a kilo- gram. Opinion on kosher packer changed Akey factor in beef exports After touring the slaughtering facility of for the remainder of the cur- AgriProcessors Inc., Postville, IA, on Sunday, Dec. 12, rent financial year would be the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge said the resumption of beef trade that the cattle there are treated humanely and die between the US and Japan, quickly, a change from her initial position. Judge, who ABARE said. visited the plant along with reporters and state and Both agreed in October to local political officials, said, “What I saw … was partially resume the trade humane. It was quick, and there was absolutely no soon. problem with the way (the cattle) were handled.” Her ABARE said Australian comments are dramatically different from an opinion beef export volumes to Japan she shared after watching an undercover videotape rose by about 3 percent in released by People for the Ethical Treatment of the July-September quarter Animals. “I have no problem with what I saw today,” from the previous quarter, Judge said. while export prices had eased from their highs. Ruby Tuesday expands overseas “With the expected re- Casual chain Ruby Tuesday will open a franchise sumption of beef trade be- restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, in April, the first of tween the U.S. and Japan, a number of units planned for that country. The fran- downward pressure is likely chise and development rights, acquired by the to occur on prices of Aus- Majestic Group Inc. of Baltimore, call for South Korea tralian beef exports to Japan to be developed over eight years. The deal with in the first half of 2005,” Majestic Group marks the third franchise venture for ABARE said in its final com- Maryville, Tenn.-based Ruby Tuesday in the Pacific modities report for 2004. Rim, following Hong Kong and Taiwan. The publicly The stronger Australian operated chain currently owns, operates and franchis- dollar could also hurt beef es more than 750 units worldwide. exports to the United States, with ABARE tipping a one CKE sales jump in November percent slide for the financial CKE Restaurants, which operates Hardee’s and year. Carl’s Jr. restaurants, said same-store sales in Demand in the U.S. for November increased 5.5 percent at Hardee’s and 3.8 Australian beef is, however, percent at Carl’s Jr. Those numbers fall short of expected to remain strong in results from earlier in the year. To date, Carl’s Jr. has the short term, with prices shown an 8.2 percent increase, with Hardee’s almost tipped to rise 13 percent to as strong at 7.6 percent. November marked the intro- average US $2.74 per kilo- duction of two major new products, a Guacamole gram. Bacon Chicken Sandwich at Carl’s Jr. and the ABARE said export vol- Monster Thickburger at Hardee’s. For the month, sales at Hardee’s reached $45.4 million and at Carl’s Jr., they were $42.4 million. The La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill accounted for $3.3 million in sales. Plant awaits loan approval Central Dakota Beef, Harvey, ND, is waiting for approval of a $210,000 funding package from the Gates Small Business Administration. In addition, an inde- pendent company that uses the slaughter facility has expressed an equity interest in the operation. The plant, which employs 15 people, currently is slaugh- Livestock tering about 30 cattle a week and 30 bison, which falls short of projected goals. To break even, it needs to slaughter between 75 and 80 animals per week. Wildlife Meat nutrition Web site unveiled The Meat and Poultry Communications Alliance, a coalition of three industry organizations, recently Pasture unveiled a new Web site aimed at offering consumers and the media quick and easy meat and poultry nutri- tion information. The site, at www.meatpoultrynutri- tion.org, was developed with assistance from leading Corral nutrition expert Michele Tuttle, who will periodically Systems, answer nutrition questions submitted via the Web Entry site. It includes scientifically referenced sections on Panels & dietary fat, protein, weight loss and portion size and a Bow Gates recipe section. Bale Low carb diets up meat consumption Feeders Somebody finally did the research to confirm what many have suspected: that meat sales got a boost from low-carbohydrate, high-protein dieting last year. According to a report in Supermarket News, Mintel researchers have found that sales jumps can be quali- tatively linked to the “popularity of the Atkins diet in 2003.” There was an 18 percent increase in sales between 2002 and 2004 for the $44.5 billion meat industry. Researchers noted, however, the low-carb craze may be coming to a close, and they don’t expect meat consumption rates to change much over the next www.hutchison-inc.com few years. Findings were based on a phone survey of email: [email protected] 1,000 adults conducted in June. 1-800-525-0121 4 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Director of EPA moves to head of food safety The search began last from pesticides, but at the said, “We hope that the per- minded as Leavitt was.” cus on results. I’ve come to week for a new chief of the same time Leavitt made cer- son who replaces him bal- Douglas also expressed en- know Mike as a fine execu- Environmental Protection tain that producers had the ances the needs of people thusiasm over Leavitt’s new tive and as a man of great Agency (EPA) when Presi- pest control tools they need- who work on the land with appointment, since his new compassion.” dent George W. Bush nomi- ed. the need for taking care of the position will be equally, if not Leavitt will await confir- nated Michael Leavitt to be Leavitt applied the same resources. We’re hopeful, and more crucial to today’s pro- mation of Congress before his next Secretary of Health strategy in dealing with the have every reason to believe, ducers. Douglas said, “We leaving the EPAand assum- and Human Services (HHS). CAFO regulations and sev- that the Bush administra- were excited to see the gov- ing the new post. With confined animal feeding eral other issues affecting tion will appoint that kind of ernor being appointed to the Possible replacements for operation (CAFO) regula- the livestock industry. In Mr. person.” EPA director, but right now, Leavitt whose names have tions still being stair-stepped Leavitt’s public service he Mark Maslyn, executive we’re probably more excited been bandied around are in, the appointment of a new has always pursued three director of public policy for to see Leavitt go into food Doug Benevento, executive person to the EPAposition is goals: to leave things better the American Farm Bureau safety. Health and safety director of the Colorado De- a concern for the livestock than he found them; to plant Federation, agreed that standards are a really im- partment of Public Health industry. seeds for the next genera- Leavitt took a balanced ap- portant issue on a national and Environment, Steve LEAVITT Leavitt served as the EPA tion; and to give it all he has. proach as EPA director. level right now. We feel for- Johnson, the deputy admin- of these gentlemen have director for just over a year. His first priority was to pro- Maslyn said, “I think both mer governor Leavitt will be istrator at EPAand possibly some background in the agri- Prior to leading the agency, tect the environment and up- (former New Jersey) Gover- the type of person to listen to the acting director while culture industry and none of Leavitt served as Utah’s 14th hold EPA standards, but he nor (Christine) Whitman, the producers’views and con- Leavitt takes his new post, them have received any op- governor and was a nation- also took into consideration Leavitt’s predecessor, and cerns, as we look toward an Jim Moseley, Deputy Secre- position from producers re- al leader on homeland secu- the people involved and Leavitt have done terrific upgrade in food safety stan- tary of Agriculture, and garding their possible ap- rity, welfare reform and en- moved toward realistic solu- jobs managing that agency dards.” James Connaughton, the pointments. — Sarah L. vironmental management. tions. and trying to strike a bal- Leavitt will replace Tom- chairman of the council on Swenson, WLJ Associate Six times during his admin- “I subscribe to an environ- ance between making envi- my Thompson as the direc- environmental quality. Each Editor istration, independent pub- mental philosophy called En- ronmental progress and do- tor of the Department of lic policy analysts ranked libra,” said Leavitt. “It’s a ing it in a common sense way. Health and Human Services. Utah among the best-man- Latin derivative meaning ‘to And, that is what farmers Thompson was recently aged states in the nation. He move toward balance.’ The and ranchers look for in a quoted as saying, “I, for the Manure fire stirs brought that proven man- eight Enlibra principles form replacement.” life of me, cannot understand agement record to the EPA the prism through which I Arthur Douglas, president why the terrorists have not along with some knowledge view environmental issues.” of the Utah Farmers Union attacked our food supply be- controversy of the livestock industry. Limited speculation has and member of the Nation- cause it is so easy to do. And, During his reign, Leavitt been made about a replace- al Farmers Union board, we are importing a lot of food — MSGA: Most feedlots adhere included innovative ap- ment for Leavitt since his said, “On behalf of the nation- from the Middle East, and it to environmental regs. proaches to protecting rural nomination to Bush’s Cabi- al organization, we’re not would be easy to tamper with America as part of his 500- net came as a surprise last sure who we would support that.” Cattle industry officials last week were trying to fight day plan to clean up the en- week. Jeff Eisenberg, execu- as a replacement for Leavitt Commenting on Leavitt’s off a media and public firestorm surrounding a manure vironment. Part of that plan tive director of public lands since it happened so fast, but nomination to this post, Bush fire at a Canadian-owned horse feedlot in northern Mon- was to assure that endan- council for the National Cat- we’re certain the person that said, “He has managed the tana. Despite the fire being at a non-cattle based facili- gered species were protected tlemen’s Beef Association, Bush appoints will be like EPAwith skill and with a fo- ty, cattle feeding sources said there is a lot of work to be done to calm concerns about feedlot management, includ- ing handling of environmentally sensitive situations. Welcome 2005 Stock Show participants! 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 20, 2004 5 Producer charged for death of car-accident victim Police arrested a Utah pro- the basic problems of taking suggesting the woman nev- Brent Tanner, executive sions with livestock if there a frenzy of people trying to ducer last Monday on care of his animals went be- er saw the cow. vice president of the Utah is reasonable evidence that change state laws to put the charges of manslaughter a yond an accident and be- The county attorney’s of- Cattlemen’s Association, ex- the rancher is trying to con- rancher more at risk,” said week after a woman was comes reckless and wanton.” fice also reported that when plained that open range, and tain the livestock. This was Tanner. “The open range killed by hitting one of his Kunzler pastures his cat- state troopers have talked to fence-in, fence-out laws vary not the case with Kunzler, laws have worked well for cows on the highway. Accord- tle along a state highway. Of Kunzler in the past about from county to county in according to police reports. us. I don’t know what has ing to police reports, this the 31 police reports disclos- putting up a fence, he said: Utah. In Logan county, On behalf of the cattle- gone wrong in this case, but rancher has had 31 viola- ing that cattle were on the “I don’t care if my cows are Daines said producers are men’s association, Tanner it appears to be an isolated tions of “fence-in” laws in highway, five of the reports hit by cars. I make more required to fence in their live- said there is a long-standing case.” the last four years. cite serious accidents involv- money claiming them on my stock. Tanner said Utah has history of good state law that Kunzler should be ar- Cash County Attorney ing collisions with Kunzler’s insurance than selling them a long history of not taking has supported the rancher’s raigned this week and was George Daines said Darrell cattle. “And, the field still at the auction.” legal action against produc- position of livestock being a not available for comment. — Kunzler, 69, had in fact been doesn’t have a fence on it,” The arrest warrant ers in incidences involving part of the environment. “I Sarah L. Swenson, WLJ brought up on charges four said Daines. “It has a small charges Kunzler with one injury to persons from colli- hope this case doesn’t create Associate Editor times in the past two weeks water course on one side that count of criminal homicide by the county. “He had been is not adequate to keep ani- manslaughter and five warned and warned for 30 mals from going over it and counts of reckless endanger- years to do something with onto the highway. He’s been ment. Are You Prepared For The Future?

his animals, and it’s only be- told repeatedly to fix it, and “We don’t run around fil- cause of the repetitive na- to date he hasn’t done it.” ing these kind of charges ca- ture of this that we’re bring- The latest accident in- sually. This is very unusu- Increase profit, improve your land ing charges,” said Daines. volved a 40-year-old mother al, but we think it is called and build a secure future for your family.

“We have a county with a lot of six from Washington. Ac- for when all of the facts are of livestock in it, a lot of cording to police reports, the understood here,” said ranchers and dairymen, and woman was traveling on the Daines. “And, frankly, we We’ve helped thousands of ranchers like you we understand there are highway on Nov. 27 and hit would hope the cattlemen, build better businesses for over 25 years.

problems with cattle. Most of one of Kunzler’s black cows. when they understand the

those situations are acci- There were no skid-marks facts, would stand with us dents. But, Kunzler’s pro- leading up to the point of im- rather than support this Call today for your free longed unwillingness to solve pact, according to the reports, kind of behavior.” information packet: 707.429.2292.

Court will decide value of land taking RANCHING FOR PROFIT but they do not expect a de- The Business School of the Livestock Industry Hage cision until early next year. (from page 1) www.ranchingforprofit.com — Sarah L. Swenson, ground” upon which settle- WLJ Associate Editor ment could be reached. The Hages brought suite because they believe the federal gov- ernment “took” their prop- You’re Invited To Attend 2 Premier Events! erty rights by imposing reg- ulations on allotments they “That decision deemed necessary for their makes sense, you Tuesday Wednesday operation. They assigned a can’t have a vested value to this “takings” by us- ing fair-market rent value water right and not January 18, 2005 January 19, 2005 for the land and then taking also have the access BELLRINGER ‘Select’ a slight reduction. This fig- rights—the right to PEN OF 5 PROSPECT ure was considered by the graze.” COMMERCIAL FEMALE Hages to be very low in com- CALVES SHOW & SALE parison to being forced out of “That decision makes SHOW & SALE business. The government, sense,” said Ramona Morri- “One of the Nation’s (Co-sponsored by Superior Livestock Auction) however, estimated it to be son, Wayne Hage’s daugh- too high and would not agree ter, “you can’t have a vested Premier Prospect Calf Sales to pay that amount. water right and not also have NWSS & CCA Commercial Heifer Nevada producer Wayne the access rights—the right For Many Years!” Show and Sale plus the Hage brought this case be- to graze.” ® BELLRINGER Select Sale fore the courts over 13 years Morrison said the earlier 8:00 A.M. Pen of 5 Prospect ago. Testimony for the cur- judgment, stating that they rent degree of the case, the owned those property or wa- Calf Show 9:30 A.M. NWSS Commercial takings and valuation phase, ter rights, was the true vic- Pepsi Center Heifer Show was heard by the judge May tory. “I think as the western followed by the CCA 3-21. During this testimony, livestock industry starts to Producers Show the judge heard how proper- really understand the full 3:00 P.M. Pen of 5 Prospect ty rights on federal land were import of that decision and Calf Sale LCAA purchased by Hage when he we start slowly turning this 2:00 P.M. BELLRINGER bought his Pine Creek thing around, I think they Commercial Female Ranch, and how Hage creat- will understand how very • In 2004, 175 calves Sale — LCA A ed additional property rights important that decision was,” through range improve- said Morrison. “It is not the averaged $1,615 ments. Hage further pointed amount of money that is go- 5:00 P.M. Stockman’s Night out that government actions, ing to be important in these BBQ & Fed Beef such as introducing elk to cases, it is going to be the Annually this is one of the the area and not controlling quiet title action on their very best calf sales in the country, Contest Awards populations, harassed and property.” — sponsored by Pfizer interfered with the ranching Wayne Hage said, “Hav- featuring prospects from some operations to the point it was ing those rights listed as ours of America’s top producers! • Following the Stockman’s unprofitable. made all the difference. That The government defend- was the victory. People have Over 200 head of outstanding Night BBQ, there will be a ed its actions and stood by to understand that. If you Steer & Heifer Calf Prospects! demonstration on Low Stress the premise that it owned understand property you can the property rights and not understand what this ruling Handling of Cattle. The speakers Hage, in spite of an earlier meant. Whatever we get will be Dr. Lynn Locatelli and court decision ruling other- now, if we get one dime, it will ® wise. The attorney for the simply be gravy.” Dr. Tom Noffsinger. government said since Hage Morrison indicated that Presented by Pfizer! has no such property right to they had been contacted by graze, it is irrelevant that many people asking them the government made it dif- not to settle out of court dur- ficult for him to graze. On ing the takings and valuation If you are looking for some outstanding commercial females or tremendous prospect Jan. 29, 2002, Judge Smith phase. Helen Chenoweth- calves, then make plans to attend this year’s National Western Stock Show. Don’t miss it!! ruled that Hage and his pred- Hage, Wayne’s wife, told the ecessors appropriated and directors and members of the maintained a vested water Nevada Live Stock Associa- right on bodies of water on tion that many people had the grazing allotments. Ad- asked them to “please take th ditionally, the judge said this to completion.” But, Mor- Hage and his predecessors rison said because the judge ® 5280’from also submitted an exhaus- was very pointed in asking 99 Ordinary tive chain of title, showing them to settle, they did make Stock Show • Rodeo • Horse Show they had rights to fee lands the effort and it was the gov- where specific bodies of wa- ernments decision not to set- ter were located and where tle. For further information visit our Web site @ w w w.nationalwestern.com these property owners had Morrison says it is diffi- maintained and improved cult to tell how long it will or call the NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW - YARDS @ 303-297-1166 ext. 5600 these springs and creeks. take the judge to deliberate, 6 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Cattleman, Francis Rogers, named NWSS friend This year’s annual meeting and their family have in- made our show an integral breeders. of the Red Meat Club of Den- volved their Wagon Wheel part of their business.” The very next year, the ver, held in conjunction with registered Angus in the Na- Soon after Francis and Rogers entered their first cat- the National Western Stock tional Western Stock Show Mary Rogers were married tle in competition at the stock Show (NWSS) will honor as from its inception, for a peri- on New Year’s Day 1949, show and have done so ever Friend of the National West- od of more than 50 years,” Mary convinced Francis to since, in virtually every con- ern Stock Show, Francis Grant said. invest in Angus cattle and test, including the halter Rogers, Wagon Wheel Ranch, “Their cattle have taken before long they acquired a show “On the Hill,” and in the Yuma, CO. NWSS President part in virtually every An- foundation herd with the yards in the pen and car- and CEO Patrick W. Grant gus competition available, purchase of 10 bred regis- loads. One of the highlights will present the award Jan. and like so many others in tered Angus heifers and a was winning the reserve 13. the seedstock business bull from Fassler Ranch, one grand champion load of bred “Francis and Mary Rogers throughout the country, have of the state’s pioneer Angus heifers in the 2001 Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Commercial Heifer Show and Sale during the stock show. The mother cowherd at their Wagon Wheel Ranch now numbers 450 head and Three generations of the Rogers family display their award for the the Rogers still hold their an- grand champion load of bred heifers at the 2001 Colorado Cattle- nual bull sale the second men’s Association Commercial Heifer Show and Sale, Denver. Pic- Tuesday in March with the tured are Jace, Kenneth and Francis Rogers. help of their three children to attend the Red Meat Club vations are limited to the first and extended family. of Denver’s annual prime rib 250 people. Contact Andrea Anyone interested in the dinner during the National B. Miller at 303/291-1166 for red meat industry is invited Western Stock Show. Reser- more information.— WLJ 2005 Denver Hereford Schedule of Events National Western offers 60 scholarships THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 . . . 12 noon — Hereford Pen & Carload Show, In the Yards For the second straight Fort Collins, CO; Chad Hodg- Northeastern Junior Col- year, the National Western son, Fort Collins, CO; Bran- lege: Melissa Brehon, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 . . . 8 am — Junior Hereford Show, followed by Open Female Show, On the Hill Scholarship Trust awarded don McEndaffer, New Kersey, CO; and Kylee SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 . . . 8:30 am — Open Hereford Bull Show, On the Hill 60 scholarships for the 2004- Raymer, CO; Wrex Phipps, Hagemann, Yuma, CO. 5:30 pm — Pre-Sale Social, Beef Palace 05 school year. The grants Kearney, NE; Spencer Pross- University of Wyoming: 7:30 pm — “Mile High Night” National Hereford Sale, Beef Palace Auction Arena this year ranged from $1,500- er, Winslow, AZ; Warren Nicole Simpson, Littleton, 4,500 and are presented to Prosser, Winslow, AZ; Eliza- CO; Alexander Wolf, Real-time bidding is available via the inter- Sale sponsored by the students who study agricul- beth Rollert, Broomfield, CO; Laramie, WY; Ryan net for this sale. Live audio and live video will allow buy- American Hereford Association ture and practice medicine Charlotte Rutledge, Fort My- Neiman, Hulett, WY; and ers to bid on animals just as if they were present at the in rural areas at colleges and ers, FL; Krista Schifferns, Tabitha Christner, Hayes, sale. Buyer account must be created prior to the sale. Go See sale catalog in the December Hereford World, online universities in Colorado and Arriba, CO; Catherine Simp- NE. to www.LiveAuctions.tv, contact Brad Fahrmeier. Tell Brad at www.nationalcattle.com, or contact the Sale Managers: Wyoming. son, Ault, CO; and Heather University of Northern you wish to register for the “Mile High Night” Sale. This year’s recipients are: Underwood, Lakewood, CO. Colorado: Kristina Harris. NATIONAL CATTLE SERVICES, INC. Web Address ...... LiveAuctions.tv Casper College: Skyler Jar- Lamar Community Col- Some of the more visible EDDIE C. & RUTH SIMS of all the events that support LiveAuctions.tv, Brad Fahrmeier . .(816) 392-9241 P. O. Box 170, Elgin, OK 73538 • [email protected] man, Ellensburg, WA; Donita lege: Amy Knutter, Larkspur, (580) 492-4590, office • (580) 595-1626, cell Maberry, Hilger, MT; Russel CO. these scholarships include LiveAuctions.tv, e-mail address . . [email protected] the Auction of Jr. Livestock STANLEY E. STOUT AUCTION SERVICE Tomlinson, Vernal, UT. Laramie County Commu- Colorado State Universi- nity College: Paul Case, Champions, and the annu- Buyers who would like to bid via internet must STANLEY STOUT P. O. Box 476, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 ty: Joshua Docheff, Long- Cheyenne, WY; Laura al National Western Citi- register with Brad Fahrmeier by January 10, 2005. (913) 634-7610 mont, CO; Roy Gillham, Roberts, Douglas, WY; and zen of the West Award & Peetz, CO; Courtney Heller, Bryan Wilson, Lander, WY. Dinner.— WLJ

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Chabo will never see their years training and condition- you and the horse to make “I’ve seen good horses per- name in lights, but these ing for the opportunity to the performance work.” form, and once they got un- magnificent creatures are perform. Such performers are kept der spotlights, their whole the stars of the National “Our horses have been in in condition throughout the attitude changed.” Western’s An Evening of training for eight to nine year. Along with regular ex- In the end, each horse is Dancing Horses. years,” said Jerry Diaz, the ercise, their owners focus on chosen to perform in specif- Fred Astaire’s soft shoe director of the 2005 Nation- proper feeding, including ic numbers based on their can’t compare to Cody’s high al Western’s An Evening of supplements and proper individual talents and abili- trot; and a ballerina’s pirou- Dancing Horses. “The hors- shoeing. ties. ette is no where near as beau- es (that perform) have to be “It’s really no different “Both of my horses really tiful as Chabo’s. If you’re dependable, mature and than preparing a horse for a enjoy their work,” Williams shocked by the comparison, strong, both mentally and race,” Diaz said. “The more said. “They’re hams. They you’ve never seen a Dancing physically.” the horses are in shape, the love to perform.” — by Kati Dancing Horses fans can expect to see a wide range of equine dis- Horses production. Noted trainer Caroline easier it is for them to go Christensen, NWSS ciplines. Director Jerry Diaz performs with his Appaloosa horse dur- ing the 2004 Dancing Horses production. More than horses maneu- Williams agrees, “Prepara- through their routines.” vering to music, An Evening tion for the act is intensive When the horses are in of Dancing Horses features work. The horses’ physical shape and have learned their highly trained athletes per- and mental states are very routines, Diaz and his fellow FIFTH ANNUAL forming elegantly choreo- important.” Her horses have trainers still have to think graphed routines to musical been in training for more about the special effects that numbers played by the Fort than 10 years each. into making An Evening of NATIONAL LOWLINE SALE Collins, CO, Symphony Or- Diaz is proud of the fact Dancing Horses a profession- chestra. From dressage to that he and his wife, Staci, al production. reining and trick riding to who also will perform in An Sound, lighting and fog ef- Tuesday, January 11, 2005 • 1 p.m. vaulting, the stars of Nation- Evening of Dancing Horses, fects are huge distractions Livestock Center Auction Arena al Western’s Dancing Hors- have trained their horses for horses, even when they National Western Stock Show • Denver, CO es are bound to thrill and en- themselves. are mature performers. tertain even the most dis- “There’s a special commu- “Riding a horse around Yuetter to address Red Meat Club One of the most highly ity Programs and Deputy cepted). Contact Andrea B. qualified individuals in the Special Trade Representa- Miller at the NWSS, field of meat trade and mar- tive. 303/291-1166 for additional keting, Clayton Yuetter, for- Yuetter received his law information.— WLJ mer Secretary of Agriculture degree from the University of and president and chief ex- Nebraska in 1963. He simul- ecutive officer of the Chica- taneously pursued a Ph.D. go Mercantile Exchange, will program in agricultural eco- be the featured speaker at nomics, completing that de- the annual meeting of the gree, with highest honors. Red Meat Club in Denver, Currently, Yuetter is coun- Jan. 13. sel to Hogan & Hartson, Held in conjunction with LLP, one of the nation’s the National Western Stock largest law firms. He is the Show, the Club’s annual ban- recipient of numerous pub- quet is in the National West- lic honors including eight ern Club on the stock show honorary doctorates, serves BAR J NELL 2M19 grounds and features a prime as a director on several ma- 2004 NWSS Grand Champion Female rib dinner. jor corporate boards and ad- In his announcement, dresses groups throughout SELLING 60 LOTS Chairman Wes Segelke said, the world on trade and agri- 8 Fullblood Bulls • 4 Percentage Bulls “We are highly honored to cultural policy. Clayton Yuetter, former Secre- 14 Fullblood Females • 34 Percentage Females have Clayton Yuetter as our The Red Meat Club dinner tary of Agriculture, will be 2005 speaker, a gentleman is open to anyone interested speaking at the Red Meat Club For information or sale catalog contact: who is so eminently quali- in the red meat industry. of Denver, Jan. 13, in conjunc- fied to discuss the issues of Reservations are $25 per per- tion with the National Western John Reed, Auctioneer trade and marketing that is son and limited to the first Stock Show. 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No obligation. 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216 8 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Stockyards remain heart of National Western Just mentioning the Den- U.S. cattle industry, but at stock show in Denver had al Western Stock Show was Super Bowl of Livestock The National Western ver Union Stockyards can the time, most of the major failed, but this time would be well on its way. Now the Shows. owed its uniqueness to the send cattle producers day- markets were in the Mid- different. Stockyards remain at the “The National Western Yards, and it was always a dreaming of a time long ago, west. Nearly a century ago, heart of the National West- has such a huge Yards show,” goal to maintain a livestock when Denver was a “cow In an effort to build the ranchers from around the ern, and their preservation is Milligan said. “It’s the big market in Denver. In the town” and thousands of head reputation of the western country convened in front of a top priority of the 99-year- one. Denver has done a good mid-70s, National Westen of cattle streamed in and out cattle industry, the Denver the Livestock Exchange old show. job of supporting the Yards, renovated the aging Yards, of the yards daily. Union Stockyards joined Building in Denver to found and in turn, the Yards show repainting the pens red, That was a different era. forces with a few rugged cat- one of the most successful The legend has helped support the entire white and blue and renam- People traveled by rail, and tlemen and livestock com- and prolific stock shows in The idea of an outdoor Jan- show.” ing Packing House Road to central livestock markets mission merchants to form the country. uary show in Colorado might National Western Drive. ruled the industry. Denver the National Western Stock As the age of central mar- leave you scratching your The golden days But, National Western’s was a livestock market on Show. kets passed, the Denver head, but, the NWSS’found- As Denver’s market grew, plans for a continuing viable the rise with the potential to Several previous attempts Union Stockyards closed its ers designed the event to so did its Stock Show. Cattle market didn’t come to be a formidable player in the at creating a national live- doors. By then, the Nation- bring cattlemen together came by the carload, and by fruition, and the final live- and, as cold as it might be, the 1950s business was stock market agency moved that’s the only time of year booming at the Stock Show. out in 1978. the ranching industry slows From that very first year down enough to take a few to sometime in the 1960s, The second days off. the western cattle market 100 years The show’s first years were bloomed. Denver, and its “When we think about the held in the open stockyards Stockyards, became one of future (of the Yards), we have or under a canvas tent, cre- the premier livestock mar- to ask how we preserve its ating a rich atmosphere and kets in the country, outlast- heritage,” Heird said. “We solid foundation for stories to ing even some of the older want to be able to preserve share for generations. And, river markets that were de- it as a piece of living history.” anyone spending a little time veloped in Chicago and St. Heird believes that process in the Yards would quickly Joseph, MO. starts with increasing the learn the definition of “Stock “I still remember riding accessibility of the Yards to Show weather.” the train to (my first Nation- the attending public. “My basic memory of (my al Western),” Milligan said. “We’re going to brighten first day in the Yards) is that “I can remember the huge the entrance with a new it was one of the coldest days overheads and packing paint job, and signs will I’ve ever experienced in my plants they had there. And, make it easier to find the life,” said Dr. Jim Heird, they probably had 3,500 to Yards,” Heird said. The Na- chairman of the National 4,000 bulls to sell there.” tional Western also main- Western’s Stockyards long- At that point, carloads of tains an annual budget for range planning committee. bulls held 20 animals, and it repairing the pens. “I can remember times was not uncommon for indi- “We’re trying to keep the when it was colder than the vidual ranchers to bring 100 Yards’(original) pen pattern, devil down there,” agreed head of cattle to the Stock but we’re redesigning the longtime Hereford exhibitor Show. pens themselves so it’s a Jim Milligan of Illinois. Cattle producers who more flexible-use area than Featuring Beyond the weather, brought their feeders to mar- what we’ve had in the past,” ket in Denver purchased Herd Bulls ranchers in the Stockyards Heird said. This includes us- tell stories of the legends of seedstock at the Stock Show ing removable posts and par- Bred Heifers the cattle industry and their with the money they earned titions so the area can serve time in the Yards. from the feeder sale. as a parking lot in the Stock Open Heifers “Once I got over the shock “This is where business Show’s off-season. Including Show of the cold, I began to look took place, and that was the All of this will enable the Heifer Prospects around,” Heird said. “I real- purpose of coming—to con- Stock Show to focus on the ized all of the major cattle duct business,” said Gene Yards during its centennial operations in the country Wiese in a story in National celebration in 2006. 2005 National South Devon Sale were there, and they were Western’s souvenir program. “So much of what people so accessible to me. The own- His family has exhibited and remember of (the Stock Tuesday, January 11, 2005 • 1 PM MST ers and herdsmen were sold bulls in the Stockyards Show) has to do with the there. It was so easy to get for more than 50 years. Yards, whether it’s riding the Denver, CO • Beef Palace Auction Arena “On The Hill” connected, it was a real live In the Yards train with the cattle or the Sale Preview: Complimentary South Devon BBQ: piece of agriculture.” cattle being unloaded off the Milligan who related hun- The Stockyards are cattle cars, the sales or the During the National South Devon Show Immediately following the National South Devon dreds of stories of his fami- steeped in tradition, but they blocks,” Heird said. “We’re Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 • 9 am • “On The Hill” Show on Monday, January 10, 2005 ly’s time in the Stockyards have still endured their share going to try to duplicate some In the South Devon Isle • “On The Hill” added, “The same operators of change. of the things that have tak- came year after year. You In the Yards’ heyday, all en place in the last 100 years. South Devon Cheeseburgers for sale by the Juniors prior to the Sale! Presentation of the South Devon Seedstock made a lot of friends, and the activity happened in the “We’re trying to find some Producer and Commercial Producer of the Year also prior to the sale! (returning to the Yards each pens and the allies between of those areas (that people year) was like a reunion.” them. Cowhands slept in remember) to let visitors see For more information or a catalog contact: With hundreds of the chief their cattle pens, and the cat- how cattle used to travel and Jim Brown Dar Giess Charles Terry NASDA cattle producers in atten- tle were paraded down an where people stayed.” (406) 639-2569 (320) 468-0235 (913) 774-2628 (303) 770-3130 dance and an exhibition of alley in front of crowds to be In addition to the updated thousands of head of top- judged. appearance, the National Online sale catalog at: www.SouthDevon.com quality cattle, National West- Following the close of the Western is adding activities ern earned the moniker, the Denver Union Stockyards, to increase the amount of the National Western put to- traffic in the Stockyards. gether a plan to purchase Along with hosting the first- the empty Yards to main- ever video sales in the Yards tain its commercial cattle in 2005, the Stock Show will show there. feature the parts of the ver- “The Yards are what sep- satility ranch horse compe- arates the National Western tition and stock dog trials Recognized for delivering top-notch news and Stock Show from other stock amongst the pens of cattle. shows in the world,” Heird The National Western editorial comment to the nation’s livestock producers. said. “It’s a piece of real agri- Stockyards holds a special culture.” place in the hearts of Stock By the end of the 1960s, Show fans and cattlemen Livestock Publications Council 2004 Awards the Association owned most alike. Be it a reunion site or of the vacated yards. a history lesson, the area About this same time, the holds the key to the roots of National Western erected a the National Western and building to house the many the heritage of the western auctions going on in the United States. Yards. The National West- “More business is conduct- ern Livestock Center opened ed at the Stock Show in the for business during the 1967 Yards than anywhere else Pete Crow Steven D. Vetter show. during the year,” said Becky 1st Place Best Column 1st Place Best In-depth Reporting “The purpose of (the Live- Tiedeman of Nebraska, a stock Center) was to com- longtime Angus exhibitor. (multiple-article series) pete with the auction barns “It’s the culmination of every- in the respective communi- one in the cattle business, Western Livestock Journal staff 2nd Place for Best Newspaper. ties surrounding Denver,” and it’s been that way for the said retired National West- 27 years my family has been ern general manager Chuck coming.” Sylvester. “Even after the Involvement at the Stock Western Livestock Journal close of the Denver Union Show runs three generations Stockyards, the National deep in Tiedeman’s family. bringing you the news in a fair and balanced way. Western saw the need for a “Our son is the third gen- place where people could eration of our family to exhib- bring their feeder cattle and it in the Yards, and this year animals to sell.” Continued page 9 2005 National WesternWESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNALStock Show DECEMBER schedule 20, 2004 9 Legend 6:30 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Swift Appreciation Performance Wed., January 12 featuring Westernaires-C (T) - Denotes Ticketed Event 7:00 a.m. Paint Horse Performance Classes-EC BP - Beef Palace Mon., January 10 8:00 a.m. Angus Female Show-SA BPAA - Beef Palace Auction Arena 8:00 a.m. National Gelbvieh Show-SA 8:00 a.m. AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Competition - C - Denver Coliseum 8:00 a.m. Team Penning-C Ranch Trail and Ranch Cutting Phases-C EC - Events Center 8:00 a.m. United States Equestrian Federation - 8:00 a.m. Limousin Pen and Carload Bull Show-LCAA ECP - Events Center Paddock Young Rider Reining Medal-EC 9:00 a.m. Lowline Show-PA EH1 - Expo Hall (Level 1) 10:00 a.m. United States Equestrian Federation - EH2 - Expo Hall (Level 2) Open Reining Champion Qualifier-EC 2:00 p.m. Braunvieh Show-PA EH3 - Expo Hall (Level 3) 11:00 p.m. Shorthorn Sale Cattle Show-SA 2:00 p.m. Fed Beef Live Evaluation-LCAA HE1 - Hall of Education (Level 1) 1:00 p.m. South Devon Show-SA 3:00 p.m. Miniature Horse Performance Classes-SA HE2 - Hall of Education (Level 2) 2:00 p.m. Limousin Junior Heifer Show-SA 7:30 p.m. (T) Professional Bull Riders Denver Finals - LCAA - Livestock Center Auction Arena 6:00 p.m. Limousin Sale-BPAA PBR Appreciation Performance-C LCJA - Livestock Center Judging Arena 6:00 p.m. Paint Horse Roping Classes-EC Continued on page 19 NWC - National Western Club 7:30 p.m. (T) Professional Bull Riders - Denver Chute-Out - PA - Pepsi Arena Hart Trailers Appreciation Performance-C SA - Stadium Arena SAA - Stadium Auction Arena Tues., January 11 We’re at Exit 295 SH1 - Stadium Hall (Level 1) 7:00 a.m. Paint Horse Halter Classes-EC SH2 - Stadium Hall (Level 2) 8:00 a.m. Limousin Show-SA in Watkins. TBA - To Be Announced 8:00 a.m. Shorthorn Show-SA 8:00 a.m. Team Penning-C Only 20 minutes Sat., January 8 9:00 a.m. National Gelbvieh Pen Show-PA from National 7:00 a.m. Western National 4-H Horse Judging Contest-EC 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show Judging-SH1 8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest-C 11:30 a.m. National Western “Dress Western” Barbecue Lunch - Western Stock 8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Meats Judging Contest, CSU, Wells Fargo Atrium at 17th Street and Broadway-TBA Ft. Collins, CO-TBA 12:00 p.m. Downtown Denver Stock Show Parade - 17th Street-TBA 32681 E. Colfax Avenue Show venues. 8:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Exhibition-SA 1:00 p.m. Lowline Sale-LCAA Watkins, CO 80137 8:00 a.m. Fiddle Contest-BPAA 1:00 p.m. South Devon Sale-BPAA 303-261-9650 • 303-261-8567 fax 8:00 a.m. Team Penning - Flying E Arena-TBA 2:00 p.m. Angus Junior Heifer Show-SA 10:00 a.m. Free Workshop - Solar & Wind Power for 2:00 p.m. Paint Horse Sale Preview-ECP Large comfortable rooms • Dish Network TV Farm/Ranch-LCAA 4:00 p.m. National Gelbvieh Sale-BPAA 11:00 p.m. Quarter Horse Halter Classes-EC 5:00 p.m. Miniature Horse Halter Classes-SA In-room coffee • Plenty of parking 2:00 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Southern Colorado Day featuring 5:00 p.m. Paint Horse Stallion Alley Preview-EC Westernaires, Pikes Peak Riders-C 6:00 p.m. RMPHA Paint Horse Select Sale-EC Within walking distance of three restaurants 3:00 p.m. Llama Show (Medium Wool Halter, Youth 7:30 p.m. (T) Professional Bull Riders - Denver Chute-Out - Convenience store on premises. Performance)- SA Touchstone Appreciation Performance-C 4:30 p.m. RMQHA Select Quarter Horse Sale Preview-EC 5:00 p.m. RMQHA Select Quarter Horse Sale-EC 7:30 p.m. (T) Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C Sun., January 9 7:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock & Meat Judging Contest Awards Breakfast-TBA 7:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Western Performance Classes-EC Question: 8:00 a.m. Llama Show (Groups, Adult Performance)-SA 8:00 a.m. Team Penning - Flying E Arena-TBA 10:00 a.m. Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Service-BPAA 10:00 a.m. Mass-C How can I keep uniformity 12:00 p.m. Fiddle Contest-BPAA 1:00 p.m. Shorthorn Pen Bull Show-PA in my calf crop and cowherd 2:00 p.m. (T) $15,000 Dodge Invitational Freestyle Reining-EC 2:00 p.m. (T) Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C and still enjoy increased 3:00 p.m. Limousin Sale Cattle Parade-SA 4:00 p.m. Quarter Horse Reining Classes-EC 5:00 p.m. Profile Dog Pull-SA income and production from Denver yards carry show a crossbreeding program? The Western Gelbvieh/ Continued from page 8 that maintains a carload ™ he’s attending Colorado judging contest for collegiate Balancer Connection State University on a Na- contestants. Answer: tional Western scholarship,” “The Yards make Denver ™ Tiedeman said, adding that different than the other big NORTHWEST her father, Jim Baldridge, livestock shows in the coun- Gelbvieh & Balancer has served as the auctioneer try,” Milligan said. “Once ™ for the National Western’s their yards shut down, Smartcross Genetics! BULL SALE Auction of Junior Livestock shows like Chicago and St. Champions. Joseph really started to The simple and profitable way to “The people, the activity, dwindle. Denver’s Yards the potential for great things build pounds, replacement have really carried the entire March 1, 2005 happen in the Yards every quality females and uniformity at 12:00 pm year,” Tiedeman said. “It’s show on.” just too important to miss.” “So many people have sto- the same time! Treasure Valley Livestock, Caldwell, ID In a salute to its begin- ries to tell about the Yards, nings, the National Western whether they’re so cold, they saw a certain bull or they 100 head of black and red still hosts its carload and ™ pen show, and remains the met somebody,” Heird said. Application: Gelbvieh and Balancer only stock show in the world “It’s an experience. The Yards that continues to hold such are what makes Denver Ready to start replacing your bulls sell including 50 stout, an event. The Stock Show Denver.” — Kati Chris- also is the only exposition tensen, NWSS Angus, Hereford or Red Angus long yearlings bulls in a crossbreeding rotation? It’s Easy to get to Lancasters Use moderate-framed black or red 250+ BULLS ANNUALLY from the Stock Show! Gelbvieh or Balancer™ bulls. You Take I-70 east to Tower Road Exit, south to can expect uniform, growthy feed- ★ ★ Colfax, east 2 blocks and you’re at Lancasters. 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101 RANCH / TLC ANGUS 8/7/03, by Millers Bullseye J373; to 1 Pick of Heifers ...... 5,250 Spratling, Deeth, NV, $3,600. West- to Rapid Creek Ranch, Rapid City, stock, Edwall, WA, $9,000. Krone Em- Dec. 9, King Hill, ID Kay Lear, Ely, NV, $3,400. TLC Ultra 70 Bred Comm. Heifers . . . .1,210 ern Rose Black Rose R331, 8/29/03, SD, $6,250. RED Prince 3841, 4/3/03, press 4409, 1/17/04, full sibling to 21 Angus coming Pride 113, 4/5/03, by TCL Ultravox Auctioneer: Joe Goggins by RCF Max X77; 65 Roses, $3,600. by RED Prince; to Rapid Creek Ranch, 4405; to Paul’s Livestock, $7,500. BTR 2-year-old bulls ...... $2,452 231; to Roger Vincent, Rushville, NE, Sale Manager: Pick of the 2005 Spring Cove Heifers; $6,000. Three bulls: RED 3778, Boomer 436, 2/8/04, BR Midland, BTR 66 Angus fall $3,300. 101 Precise N6R, 2/27/03, by James A. Danekas to Holiday Ranch, Terrebonne, OR, 3/27/03, by RED Bob Forward Pass, Boomer 500, Birdtail Angus Ranch, yearling bulls ...... 2,077 White Oak Precise 6002; to Steve This was just a super sale and a $5,250. Flush from the Spring Cove RED Rocket 3927, 4/15/03, by RED Simms, MT; to Joe Nelson, Lanes- 3 Charolais coming Walker, Kemmerer, WY, $3,250. 101 great way to wrap up the fall sale sea- Blossom family to Rishel Angus, North Rocket, RED Rocket 3776, 3/10/03, boro, MN, $6,250. IAFore Viking 383, 2-year-old bulls ...... 1,700 Dateline N938, 7/19/03, by WK Date- son. Alarge crowd was on hand for this Platte, NE, $3,750. Commercial Bred by RED Rocket; to Rapid Creek 4/10/93, Leachman Foreman, Viking 90 Total bulls ...... 2,152 line 7270; to Glenn Koch, Fairfield, joint sale with cattle from the host Heifers: 10 head of bred heifers; to Ed- Ranch, $5,500 each. Heifers: RED 975 GDAR, Indreland Angus, Big Tim- 40 Reg. Angus females . . . .1,479 ID, $3,100. 101 First Choice N91R, ranch Spring Cove Ranch and Saw- dy Allen, Santoquin, UT, $1,250 each. Evelyn 36, 1/30/03, by RED Excd, ber, MT; to Hay Cow, Lincoln, CA, 50 Comm. bred heifers . . . . .1,260 4/8/03, by Riverbend 01 First Choice; tooth Cattle Co. and Western Rose — JERRY YORK RED Pat dam, bred to MLK CRK Cub; $5,500. Pine Coulee Blackbird 3K44, Auctioneer: C. D. “Butch” Booker to Steve Walker, $3,200. 101 Dateline Ranch. The cattle were presented in to West Fork Ranch, Lovell, WY, 1/22/03, Rock n D Ambush 1531, Pine Sale Manager: N669, 8/20/03, by WK Dateline 7270; good condition and good shape de- REDLAND RED ANGUS $2,500. RED 3254, 2/21/03, by RED Coulee Angus Ranch, Absarokee, MT; James A. Danekas to Neil Helmick, Mayfield, ID, $3,100. spite a heavy rain two days prior to the Annual Fall Production Sale Centurian, Forster Patriot dam, bred to XCR Angus, Hendricks, MN, $5,000. It was a wel- 101 Future Direction N809, 8/26/03, sale that made for a lot of welcome Dec. 4, Hysham, MT to Cherokee Canyon; to Vulture Acres MAR Blackbird 3046, 1/30/03, GAR come rain that by CA Future Direction 5321; to mud in the trade area which has been 100 Coming 2 bulls ...... $2,4210 Reds, Enderlin, ND, $2,500. Com- Grid Maker, Montana Angus Ranch, hit the trade Salmon Falls Land and Livestock, very dry. This was a rapid fire sale 9 Reg. Bred heifers ...... 1,989 mercial: 20 head, AI bred, bull calves; Boyd, MT; to Paul’s Livestock, $5,000. area two days Hagerman, ID, $3,000. 101 Dateline with the entire sale taking only one 231 Comm. Bred heifers . . . .1,241 to Spencer and Connie Rule, Brighton, Heifer Pregnancy by GAR Integrity, prior to this sale N717, 8/15/03, by WK Dateline 7270; hour and 40 minutes. Strong demand Auctioneer: Joe Goggins CO, $1,400 each. — JERRY GLIKO dam GAR Precision 129, Idland Cat- but it also to Mark Nasura, Gooding, ID, $3,000. and willing bidders are the key to this Redland Red tle Co., Circle, MT; to Paul’s Livestock, made for some TLC 365 Bottomline 743, 1/12/03, by kind of a sale and over the years these Angus held their MONTANA SUPREME ANGUS $5,000. — JERRY GLIKO muddy pens Connealy Bottomline; to Roger Vin- firms have offered top quality bulls 11th annual fall FEMALE SALE for viewing the cent, $3,000. TLC Little Rickie 973, and females that are highly sought af- sale this year of- Dec. 4, Columbus, MT DEITER BROTHERS YORK bulls. The Kast 9/27/03, by RLC Rickie 1011; to Bri- ter. Cattle sold to 10 states with vol- fering a very 13 Bred heifers ...... $3,577 “Cream of the Crop” Female Sales family along an Bott, Rupert, ID, $3,000 Top Fe- ume buyers including Harris Ranch, strong set of 4 Fall heifers ...... 2,938 Dec. 6 & 7, with their guest consignors the Graham males: 101 Udder Perfection EM1, CA, and Craig Spratling, NV. The com- coming 2-year- 37 Heifer calves ...... 2,864 Faulkton, SD Hooper family and the Willis Kinder 8/6/02, by GAR Gridmaker; Dale mercial bred heifers were consigned old bulls that sold 2 Donor cows ...... 5,200 Auctioneers: C. K. “Sonny” family took it in stride and had the cat- Jensen, Glenns Ferry, ID, $1,900. 101 by Mike Widman’s 71 Ranch, Baker to a large crowd 17 Embryo pkgs ...... 2,224 Booth, Lynn Weishaar tle displayed in great fashion. The bulls Sue N74R, 2/24/03, by Bell Key Lever City, OR. TOPS—Bulls: Sawtooth at strong, steady 9 Semen pkgs ...... 1,025 12 Open ChiAngus were presented in good working con- Action 361; Mark Winton, Meridian, 036 Design 20N, 8/27/03, by B/R New GLIKO prices. This is Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs heifer calves ...... $7,200 dition and sold with complete perform- ID, $1,750. 101 Sue 755, 8/8/01, by Design 036; 71 Ranch, Baker City, probably the The Montana Breeders who con- 255 Reg. ChiAngus ance and carcass EPDs. There was Bon View New Design 208; Winton, OR, $,4,400. Spring Cove Paradox largest offering of older Red Angus signed to this annual purebred Angus bred cows ...... 2,441 a capacity crowd on hand for this sale $1,750. Commercial Bred Heifers: 50 JM 40047, 1/19/04, by Roth Holiday bulls available in this part of the coun- female sale offered a very impressive, 24 Comm. ChiAngus and the now famous 101 Ranch hos- Head from J & E Farms, Gooding, ID; Paradox 1040; 65 Roses, Winterset, try and the bulls this year were very high quality group of females featur- bred cows ...... 1,908 pitality was enjoyed by everyone. Cat- to Half Moon Ranch, Boise, ID, $1,260 IA, and Kelly Burch, Casper, WY, uniform and consistent with excellent ing a lot of popular, sought after blood- 71 Comm. Angus bred cows 1,408 tle sold into nine states and volume each. — JERRY YORK $4,000. Spring Cove High Prime 4201, performance and above average car- lines. The offering met steady demand 14 Comm. CC bred cows . . .1,664 buyers included Robert Silva, Tracy, 1/27/04, by Summitcrest High Prime cass stats. The uniform, high quality, selling to breeders from a number of 364 Total bred cows ...... 2,174 CA, Jayson Fox, Kemmerer, WY, and THE CATTLEMEN’S CONNECTION OH29; 65 Roses and Mark Good, MO, commercial bred replacement heifers states across the U.S. These breed- 330 Reg. ChiAngus Richard Lawler, Linton, ND. TOPS— Dec. 11, Bliss, ID $4,000. Sawtooth Direction 7N, this firm is noted for drew steady de- ers consigned some of their best in an bred heifers ...... 2,063 Bulls: 101 Pfred N896, 8/16/03, by 23 Coming 8/22/03, by CAFuture Direction 5321; mand. The cattle sold to a number of effort to continue to build this sale in- 6 Reg. SimAngus Summitcrest Pfred 3B18 1K57; to Wes 2-year-old bulls ...... $2,496 71 Ranch, $3,900. Spring Cove Trend states across the U.S. TOPS—Bulls: to a reliable source for top female ge- bred heifers ...... 2,057 Zenner, Culdesac, ID, $3,800. 101 44 Fall yearling bulls ...... 2,269 4100 852B, 3/24/03, by LF New Trend RED 3930, 4/16/03, by RED Price netics, which it is doing. John Patter- 62 Comm. ChiAngus Gridmaker N322, 8/16/03, by GDAR 34 2004 bulls ...... 2,224 4100; Telfer, Inc., Carey, ID, $3,600. 631, Macho Man dam; to Gregg son and Leo McDonnell do a great job bred heifers ...... 1,502 Gridmaker; to John Keenan, Ismay, 101 Total bulls ...... 2,306 Spring Cove Durabull 39240, 9/16/03, Ranch, Carter, SD, $7,000. RED Pa- of organizing and putting the sale on 201 Comm. SimAngus MT, $3,600. 101 Bullseye 416N, 1 Flush ...... 3,750 by SAF Durabull 7065, Craig and Jean triotism 383, 2/13/03, by RED Patriot; as well as promoting the sale. TOPS— bred heifers ...... 1,323 Krone Empress 4405, 1/14/04, BR 299 Comm. Angus Midland, PAPA Equator 2928, Krone bred heifers ...... 1,312 Twin Valley Precision E161 Angus, Columbus, MT; to Paul’s Live- 898 Total bred heifers ...... 1,609

Mr. and Mrs. Norm Pape, Daniels, WY, bought bulls during the an- nual Largent Herefords sale. — Photo by Jerry Gliko

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The Deiter Brothers, Roger and Doug NE, $5,100. RDD Ms Ace N765, 2003 Jensen Ranches, $4,700. Son of lais bulls averaged 0.11 inches. Many Video RFD TV. TOPS—A 9/03 son of Connealy Dateline; to Page Anderson, and their families along with Market- daughter of RDD Destiny’s Ace 1CA, SRS Marksman; to Ruby Dell Ranch, of the buyers were repeat customers Leachman Right Time; to Shan Hull- Three Forks, MT, $5,500. Charolais: ing Director Alan Sears, held their bred to CA Future Direction; to Olaw- Alder, MT, $3,900. A black, polled and eager to take advantage of the man, Pratt, KS, $7,500. A son of B/R An 8/03 son of WCR Tradition 066; to annual “Cream of the Crop” Female it Farms & Ranches, Ltd., $4,200. son of MAC Lansing; to Chad Pratt, many customer service and market- New Design 036, dam Finks 5522 Drew Obermeyer, Marysville, KS, Production Sale in central South Pen of Reg. ChiAngus Bred Kooskia, ID, $3,800. A red, polled op- ing opportunities that FBG provides. 6148; to Paul and Wayne Schweir, $4,500. A son of WCR Tradition 066; Dakota. The sale also included guest Heifers: 3 head, 2003 daughters of timizer son of Logan; to Nels Debruy- The 9th annual “Fink Influence Com- Maple Hill, KS, $6,500. Two full broth- to Tom Ridder, Leoti, KS, $4,250. A consignments. An exciting sale that Money Train, all bred to RDD Polo cker of Choteau, MT, for $3,500. — mercial Female Sale” was held imme- er bulls by Leachman Right Time; to son of LT Wyoming Wind 4020 PLD; featured a large offering of Regis- 1CA; to Olawit Farms & Ranches JERRY GLIKO diately following the bull sale. Both Steve Peterson, Clay Center, KS, to Kent Rahmeier, St. Francis, KS, tered ChiAngus on the first day, Ltd., $3,800 each. Pen of Reg. sales were on Superior Productions $6,500 and $5,600. A 2003 son of $4,200. — JIM GIES SimAngus heifers, Registered An- SimAngus: 5 head, 2003 daughters, FINK BEEF GENETICS gus heifers and commercial heifers one of Lucky Dice, and four of Pow- 15th Annual Fink Beef Genetics all selling mostly in groups of three to erline, all bred to Future Prototype; to Bull Sale and Fink Influence Nat’l Jr. Show & Market Steers: Wed., Jan. 19, 2005 @ 4 p.m. five to twelve head, closely sorted in Frank & Christy Jackson, Windom, Commercial Female Sale tight calving intervals and ultrasound- MN, $1,800 each. Pen of Comm. Nov. 17, Mahattan, KS Nat’l Show: Fri., Jan. 21, 2005 @ 9 a.m. Held in conjunction with the ed as to calf sex. Day two featured a ChiAngus Bred Heifers: 3 head, Bulls: Nat’l Sale: Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 @ 10 a.m. select group of front- end heifer calves 2003 daughters, one daughter of 172 Fall yearling Angus . .$3,776 plus proven Registered ChiAngus Tracker, bred to New Direction 1CA, 21 Head spring Angus bulls2,419 cows and commercial cows AI bred and two daughters of Tracer, bred to 62 Head Charlois ...... 2,856 to Club Calf type sires. Most of these Dr Who; to Jensen Show Cattle, 9 F1 bulls ...... 2,417 cows were born in 1999 and 2000. As 266 Total bulls ...... 3,315 is their philosophy, they are dedicat- SKINNER RANCH Females: ed to leading edge genetic improve- Salers & Angus Production Sale 414 Head bred heifers . . . . .1,314 ment with strong AI and embryo trans- Dec. 4, Hall, MT 70 Head 3-6 year-old cows .1,375 fer work and move forward with next 89 Salers & Optimizer 24 Head fall ’03 open heifers .962 generation genetics. Thus these fe- yearling bulls ...... $2,774 281 Head spring ‘04 heifers . .797 males were proven, prime age, well 16 Black Angus Commercial bred, mated right and profitable for the yearling bulls ...... 3,234 cattlemen from new owners. A large crowd made up 105 Total bulls ...... 2,844 14 states were of commercial producers, Registered The 18th annual production sale buyers at the breeders, and Club Calf enthusiast was held December 4th at the ranch 15th annual Fink were on hand both days and were in Hall, Montana. On a warm sunny Beef Genetics very active with strong demand and day, a large crowd of both repeat and Bull Sale held at cattle selling into 15 states. A very suc- many new buyers from 11 states were the Manhattan cessful event! TOPS—RDD Ms Train on hand to see the offering of quali- Commission FIRST TIME For more K774 1CA, 3/29/00, daughter of ty Salers, Angus, and red and black Company. 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No membership required 4511398, OCT04 12 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Montana Stockgrowers adopt policy on COOL The Montana Stockgrow- resolutions brought to con- new policy.” thorizes use of an affidavit event of disease occurrence; landowners concerning the ers Association (MSGA) set vention by our members and Country-of-origin labeling system by the seller at each • Supporting MSGA to spraying of aerial pesticides, new policy on critical issues local associations are dis- (COOL) was an issue gar- level of production or pro- pursue the use of legislation and requesting MSGA to to the livestock industry at its cussed at great length to de- nering much discussion dur- cessing as a method of certi- to stabilize the state land work with the Montana De- 120th annual convention in termine the direction our ing committee meetings, fication. leasing process if deemed partment of Agriculture to Billings Dec. 8-11. organization will take on amidst a packed house con- According to Pilcher, the is- necessary; support compliance with ex- “Policy is the foundation important issues. With the vention with record atten- sue of COOL has in many • Opposing the practice of isting notification laws; of this organization,” said Montana legislative session dance. Although MSGA has ways divided the livestock packing plants to use • Supporting MSGAto pe- Steve Pilcher, executive vice coming up, we will be seeing long had a policy on COOL— industry and caused dis- mouthing as a sole indicator tition the Montana Depart- president of MSGA. “The a lot of action taken on our a resolution in support of la- sention among producers. of age of cattle and calling for ment of Fish, Wildlife and beling was adopted at the “Most people agree; we more research on an effec- Parks to contribute to the WYATT GATES & CORRALS 1996 convention and taken want COOL. The problems tive method of determining cost of noxious weed man- to the national level—the have just been in how to fair- age; agement, as wildlife and Manufacturer & Distributor new policy passed includes ly implement it,” said Pilch- • Recommending that MS- hunters contribute to the Panels, Gates, Feed Panels, additional details that will er. “This resolution will fur- GA encourage the Natural spread of noxious weeds; ther define MSGA’s direc- help guide the organization’s Resources Conservation Ser- • And requesting MSGAto Round Pens, Arenas and More tion, which we hope will start vice to use Environmental support of national COOL sponsor an agricultural legislation. to bridge that gap and get Quality Improvement Funds WYATT us closer to a final COOL and programs for herbicide awards category for a project The new COOL resolution GATES & CORRALS rule that is efficient and ef- management for the im- involving beef or range sci- CONTACT US calls for a less confusing rule fective.” provement of rangeland; ences at the Montana State MANUFACTURING AND SALES: Fallon, NV from USDA, recognizes the Science Fair. FOR A DEALER (775) 867-3600 • 1-800-748-5664 A resolution passed sup- • Requesting MSGA to role an individual or premise porting the water rights ad- pressure the U.S. Fish and “It is always encouraging SALES: Cottonwood, CA animal identification system to see our membership bring NEAR YOU (530) 347-6519 • 1-800-748-5870 judication process in Mon- Wildlife Service to imple- might play in implementing tana and the implementa- ment rules for interim con- forth issues of importance to Distributor of Southwest SALES: Reno, NV COOL, requires all domestic tion of a maximum fee of $10 trol of wolves on private, them and their local area,” (775) 852-3133 and imported unprocessed Livestock Equipment (888) 748-5875 per water right, and not in state and federal lands, and said Pilcher. “It is through ground beef and muscle cuts CALL NOW! excess of $200. The fee is to to move the boundary for ex- our policy creation process MC & VISA of beef to be labeled, and au- be used only to complete the perimental non-essential that we are better able to adjudication process with designation to include the serve the needs of ranchers Your best value continued oversight from the entire state; and livestock producers in quality feed Environmental Quality • Expressing the conflicts across the state so effective- supplements. Council. The policy also di- between apiarists and ly.” — WLJ rects MSGAto continue to re- view the adjudication process and monitor progress. Nebraska Cattlemen set policy Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) ties to apply for and receive SUPPLEMENT CO. “Water rights are of para- members voted on several grant monies from the Ne- P.O. Box 268 • Silver Springs, NV 89429 • 775/577-2002 mount concern to our mem- policy issues and were up- braska Environmental Trust bers,” said Pilcher. “The issue Cooked Molasses Protein Blocks dated about beef checkoff ar- for use in land purchases. Vitamin and Mineral Supplements of water adjudication is guments in the Supreme NC believes it should not be We Make Everything We Sell something we have been Court and USDA’s stepped the role of the state to finan- Custom Mixed To Your Specifications heavily involved in for quite up BSE surveillance pro- cially assist non-governmen- some time, and this resolu- gram during the annual con- tal entities in their purchase tion received considerable Give us a call and let us show you how our proven products and vention in Kearney Dec. 8-10. of private land, and the group discussion time at our con- Regarding financial sta- said it will support changes reliable service compare with your current supplement program. vention.” bility of the state’s brand in the Nebraska statutes so Additional new policy committee, members ap- that environmental trust VAQUERO PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THESE AUTHORIZED DEALERS: adopted included resolutions: proved policy to support rais- funds that are dispensed for CA: Farmer’s Warehouse, Keyes • Bill Wells, Lemon Cove • Requesting the Montana ing the brand inspection fee environmental use land pur- Bucke’s Feed, Orland Department of Livestock to to a maximum of 75 cents chases are available only to NV: Rose Feed, Winnemucca • Stockman’s Supply, Elko include Trichomoniasis as a per head. On a related top- governmental entities. CALL FOR DEALER NEAR YOU • DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME reportable disease and sup- ic, attendees heard about In the tax arena, NC not- port area notification in the possible legislation that ed that taxation of personal would change the brand in- property does not generate spection area. However, an economically significant members confirmed existing amount of revenue and the policy which supports the elimination of personal current brand inspection property taxes on business area. equipment could be used as Discussion about the Ne- an incentive for additional braska Department of Envi- investment. NC will support ronmental Quality’s (NDEQ) removing agricultural per- implementation of cattle sonal property from the rolls feeding waste management and replacing the lost rev- regulations prompted the ap- enue with reductions in or proval of two related poli- elimination of LB 775 incen- cies. The first addresses tive funds with the under- ground water monitoring: standing that an equitable Nebraska Cattlemen will en- reimbursement program courage, fund and partici- must be developed for local pate in research promoting political subdivisions. In ad- the use of sound science to dition, NC supports prevent- identify risk factors and im- ing sales or excise taxes on pacts relating to ground wa- agriculture production in- ter monitoring. NC also will puts, and reinstatement of seek legislation that would sales tax on food. prohibit the NDEQ from re- Regarding alternative rev- quiring Nebraska feedlots to enue, NC will encourage the submit ground water sam- Unicameral to develop legis- ples as a condition for ob- lation to define risks associ- taining or maintaining an ated with “agritourism” that operating permit until 90 take place on Nebraska days after the NDEQ estab- farms and ranches and to set lishes science-based and limits on those liabilities. peer-reviewed standards Consideration should be giv- which must establish a direct en to exempt those liabili- cause and effect between ties for entities which derive those standards and the nominal revenues from such health of citizens. activities. The second policy position To address a shortage of stems from hundreds of thou- food animal veterinarians in sands of dollars in unprece- Nebraska, the Nebraska dented NDEQ fines being Cattlemen president will ap- levied against feedyards in point a task force, led by Ne- the process of being permit- braska Cattlemen and in- ted by NDEQ. Because the cluding coalition partners fines are putting the Nebras- from industry and education, ka feeding industry at an to form and implement an economic disadvantage to action plan to increase the surrounding states, Nebras- number of Nebraska food an- ka Cattlemen voted in favor imal veterinarians. of insisting on an immedi- During the annual busi- ate explanation and justifica- ness meeting, Tom Hansen, tion for the levied fines. In ad- North Platte, was elected dition the group agreed to president; Pete McClymont, seek reasonable and equi- Holdrege, was named pres- table guidelines for the ad- ident-elect; and Jay Wolf, Al- ministrative process used by bion, was named vice presi- NDEQ to levy fines against dent. Elected to join the three the industry. officers as members of the Another environmental is- executive and finance Com- sue prompting action is the mittee were Scott Reynolds, ability for governmental and Berwyn, and Todd Schroed- not-for-profit (private) enti- er, Wisner. — WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 20, 2004 13 Packers, producers clash over Canadian rule comments Processor study funded The National Meat Asso- posting. “The comments are ported by scientific reports Independent cattle produc- The Saskatchewan government will fund a study of ciation, which represents designed to keep the border from around the world that ers know that the U.S. cat- the development of its beef processing sector. tle industry exists only be- beef processors, and R-CALF closed, and increase the like- demonstrate USDA used “I have met with many producer and community faulty assumptions when it cause of its consumers, United Stockgrowers of lihood that North American groups who are eager to pursue the opportunities that issued its proposed rule to Bullard said. “Our industry America, which represents cattle production, packing this sector of our rural economy presents,” Saskatche- resume imports of cattle and must not be driven by eco- many U.S. cattle producers, and exports will move from wan Deputy Premier and Rural Revitalization Minister exchanged barbs during the the United States to Canada. beef from countries where nomic or political decisions BSE is known to exist— that will subject our con- Clay Serby said. “This study will give interested groups weekend about an expected “We have already seen the information they need to proceed.” posting by the U.S. Depart- that Canada beat the U.S. in Canada included. sumers to unacceptable risks According to the Canadian they have never before had The study will look at the critical factors for building ment of Agriculture of a final getting into the Hong Kong and operating a successful packing plant, including sup- rule regarding beef and live market,” she added. “R- Food Inspection Agency’s to face, and this is exactly ply and demand, sales and marketing, financing op- cattle imports from Canada. CALF is willing to accept the Web site, as of Dec. 8, there what the proposed USDA tions, and ownership structure. It will also take into ac- The ruling still is under decline of beef ranching and still are 34 countries that rule would do. count how the marketplace has changed, and the affect review by the Office of Man- feeding in the U.S. in ex- maintain complete bans on “R-CALF USAhas made it very clear to USDAit submit- opening of the U.S. border to cattle trade might have. agement and Budget but is change for the short-term Canadian beef and cattle, in- ted additional comments on “When the study is finished, proponents should have expected to be filed in the gains of protectionism.” cluding Japan, South Korea Thursday to ensure the a solid understanding of the size and type of facility or Federal Register soon. Ahead The NMA said a shortage and Taiwan—markets im- agency considered critical facilities that could be successful in Saskatchewan to- of that filing, R-CALF USA of slaughter cattle from portant to the U.S. cattle in- dustry, R-CALF USA said. scientific information before day and into the future,” Saskatchewan Agriculture and Thursday filed supplemental Canada is increasing the While Hong Kong has issuing a final rule to amend Food Minister Mark Wartman said. comments challenging the likelihood that smaller, in- agreed to a partial lifting of the United States’ current The study is estimated to cost $55,000 and is expect- scientific basis for opening dependent packers who its Canadian ban, it has im- BSE protections,” Bullard ed to be complete early in 2005. — Dwayne Klassen, the U.S. border to Canadian slaughter mostly U.S. cattle posed more stringent restric- said. — By Lester Aldrich, Dow Jones Newswires beef and live cattle, and the will be forced to close or else tions on Canadian beef than Dow Jones Newswires NMAlashed out at the filing. supply their customers with the U.S. did when it partial- On its Web site, the NMA boneless beef from Canadian ly lifted its ban on Canadian called the move “a blatant slaughterhouses. beef in August 2003, R-CALF effort by R-CALF USAto de- R-CALF USA responded USAsaid. While Hong Kong AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT lay the reopening of the U.S. with its own official state- also allows Canadian bone- Canada border to trade in ment that said the NMA less beef from cattle under 30 I-70 & CHAMBERS • EXIT 283 slaughter cattle, apparently failed to address scientific months of age, it has prohib- on the eve of publication of a concerns regarding Canadi- ited all meat and parts from 1 QUEEN $47/2 DOUBLE $52 final rule by USDA.” an cattle and beef imports the diaphragm, cheek and “This R-CALF delaying to the U.S. head meat as well as trim- SLEEP INN tactic will hurt the very live- On Thursday, R-CALF mings from the vertebral col- stock producers it claims to USA submitted a 146-page umn, precautions the U.S. Amenities included in your stay: ✓ Lodgemet Movies and Games represent,” said Rosemary filing to the USDA that in- hasn’t taken, R-CALF said. Mucklow, executive director cluded 22 pages of comments R-CALF USA CEO Bill ✓ Satisfaction Guaranteed ✓ Indoor Heated Pool of the NMA, in the Web site from the organization, sup- Bullard said in its release, ✓ ✓ “The United States is Free Continental Breakfast Free Shuttle Service to and from DIA presently importing Cana- ✓ Free Local Calls & Newspaper ✓ Free Internet U.S. envoy optimistic dian beef and co-mingling it U.S. Ambassador to Japan beef officials estimated that with U.S. beef without im- Howard Baker said Dec. 14 less than 20 percent of cat- posing the same safety crite- he was encouraged by recent tle are currently tracked by ria required by Hong Kong From I-70 West, take Exit 283, and 34 other countries. As a 15900 E. 40th Ave. talks on restarting two-way age. turn left, make second right on beef trade between the U.S. result, the U.S. has become Baker also said Japan a dumping ground for prod- E. 40th Ave. From I-70 east, Aurora, CO 80011 and Japan. Baker was speak- must continue its efforts to ing before the Japanese Na- ucts our own trading cus- take Exit 283, turn right, make ensure that its economic re- tomers won’t accept, and this tional Press Club. (303) 373-1616 covery is sustainable. is preventing us from re- 1st right onto E. 40th Ave. Tokyo banned U.S. beef “There are encouraging opening our own export mar- imports when a case of signs of the economy recov- kets.” bovine spongiform en- ering, and Japan’s efforts cephalopathy (BSE) was dis- must be sustained,” he said. covered last December in The U.S. would like Japan A highlight sale that Washington state. In Octo- to live up to its growth poten- LA AC ber, the USDAsaid it reached EVERYONE Attends! tial and serve as a locomotive an agreement with Japan- ese negotiators to reopen the for global growth, he said, The National Western C SS T market to U.S. beef next adding that an influential spring or summer. 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Selected Auction Markets CATTLE FUTURES Week Ending 12-16-04 CME LIVE CATTLE Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs 12/10 12/13 12/14 12/15 12/16 High* Low* Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements December 8550 8620 8517 8600 8660 9195 7590 Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up February 8660 8745 8652 8807 8797 9185 7495 April 8397 8470 8402 8525 8542 8925 7820 NORTHWEST June 7980 8060 8000 8092 8082 8450 7795 December 13 890 125-139 120-132 110-125 91-101 90-98 89-95 44-51 August 7915 7990 7935 7992 7980 8425 7905 Blackfoot, ID 120-130 109-121 100-110 90-103 88-93 87-91 52-62 October 8007 8050 8007 8032 8055 8505 8025 December 10 125-145 117-134 102.50-122 100-107 94-104 87.50-96 43-48 74.50-77.50 December 8110 8110 8102 8122 8135 8505 8025 Burley, ID 115-125 105-122.50 94.50-109.50 92-96.25 91.50-94.50 90-93.25 61-67 December 11 275 95-119 100-121 95-110 90-102 80-90 80-86.50 39-55.25 915 CME FEEDER CATTLE Junction City, OR 100-114 95-107.50 90-104.25 80-91.75 75-84 79-82.25 53.50-64.50 570-810 12/10 12/13 12/14 12/15 12/16 High Low December 14 853 134 116-126 118 102-112.75 90-98.50 85-94.50 36-45 January 10057 10110 10030 10207 10177 10690 8530 Klamath Falls, OR 118.50 104.50-116 105-109 99-100 90-93.75 55-59 March 9720 9772 9672 9810 9752 10530 8530 December 15 727 100-110 107-123 120-135 104-111 98-102 90-96 85-90 43-53 1,000-1,235 April 9575 9655 9547 9680 9642 10440 9100 Madras, OR 115-123 102-124 108-115 93-109 85-95 85-92 55-64 550-1,100 May 9565 9615 9555 9650 9610 10420 9300 December 13 1,255 108.75-115.50 95-104.75 91.60-97.25 89.25-91.75 39-52 Davenport, WA 112 101-108.50 88.50-98.50 89-90.25 86 51-62.25 840-1,005 August 9790 9850 9760 9887 9840 n/a n/a December 09 2,350 122-126 104-121.50 96.75-103.25 90-98 89.50-92.75 41-53 September 9740 9800 9700 9800 9800 n/a n/a Toppenish, WA 109.75-114 93-106 89.50-97 87.50-90.25 89.75 53-71.50 October 9740 9800 9730 9800 n/a n/a n/a November 9815 9800 9770 9800 9800 n/a n/a FAR WEST *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. December 10 3,686 100-143.50 100-145 95-137 90-111.50 90-99.50 40-54 975-1,175 Cottonwood, CA 100-115 93-112.25 90-112 87-104 45-64 1,000-1,475 December 13 3,498 110-145.50 110-137 110-128 95-105.75 90-92.25 85-89.50 48-53.50 1,475-1,600 CANADIAN MARKETS Famoso, CA 100-130 100-116 100-109.50 90-100 85-100 80-85 60-65.50 1,000-1,200 December 13 1,661 125-155 120-150 115-140 105-115 95-100 42-54 750-1,375 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Galt, CA 115-140 115-138 100-112 97-104 90-95 60-75 600-1,275 not available Inspected Slaughter Figures, Dec. 13 Madera, CA Weekly December 15 94-125 95-125 95-118 85-110 70-93 68-88 42-50 470-1,050 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change Fallon, NV 80-105 90-115 75-95 70-95 73-85 65-90 56-64.50 350-770 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 71.05 -3.18 December 09 380 90-115 105-141 101-122 92-116 90-104 83-97 41-45 760 Cedar City, UT 102-130 100-135 95-113 92-116 90-104 83-97 58.25-62.25 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 71.52 -3.01 December 08 1,728 118-169 115-176 110-130 99-116.50 93.50-107.75 94.75-101 78.50-96.50 43-55 Ontario Auctions Salina, UT 110-127 110-124 110.50-120 98-114 94-104.50 82-103.50 70.50-89 54-65 610-775 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 63.22 -1.11 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 62.76 +0.45 NORTH CENTRAL Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-1400 lb. 16.90 -1.01 December 13 20,840 100-115 95-104 92-103.75 90.50-97 Average feeder cattle prices for Dec. 10 De Moines, IA 106.25-113 95-108 91.50-100 88.50-97 December 10 16,723 161 153 130-151 100-132.50 96.50-116.10 99.50-107 94.50-95 42-54.50 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Billings, MT 103-134 101-120 93-106.25 92.50-99 90.50-93.75 47-69.50 700-1,235 400-600 lb. 87.70-95.86 92.19-96.27 85.26-93.82 December 15 812 45-56 600-800 lb. 77.51-81.18 80.77-86.89 73.84-78.73 So. St. Paul, MN 800+ lb 73.43-74.24 68.53-75.06 67.72-71.80 December 10 4,400 151 138-142 119.50-142.50 105-119 110.25-115 Heifers: Burwell, NE 140.50 128.85-139.75 112-137.10 101-110 December 11 4,900 152-154 133-156 117.50-139 106.25-121.10 103.50-111 105 300-500 lb. 89.74-93.42 82.81-84.85 81.99-86.48 Ericson, NE 135.50 119.75-135.50 105-123.50 102.50-108.75 95-103.85 95.50 500-700 lb. 81.59-83.63 71.80-75.47 66.90-71.39 December 14 2,100 121.25 108.75-122.50 103.50-111 99.75-112.75 90-100 43-57 700-800+ lb. 71.39-75.47 68.12-71.80 65.68-66.90 Loup City, NE 110-117 104-113.50 96.50-105.50 92.50-105.50 87-90 62-65 All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. December 08 4,000 151-152 124-137 110-125.50 105-111.25 104.25-110.85 97.50-104 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.2257 Canadian dollars. Kearney, NE 135 110.25-123 102.50-113.50 100-106.50 100.25-105 93.50-96.25 December 09 3,400 141.50-146 116-130 110-117 105-112.25 108 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. Valentine, NE 137 120.50-131.50 111-118 103.25-118.75 100-102.50 98 Canadian federally inspected slaughter December 09 5,146 134.50-145 107-130 104-116.75 97.25-108.75 91.50-101.75 Current Week Ago Year Ago Dickinson, ND 128.50-131.50 106.75-116.75 102.50-111.75 95-106.50 93.50-98.50 91.75-96 December 13 1,318 130.50-137.50 120-122 103-112.50 103-108.75 104 44-55 Nov. 20, 2004 Nov. 13, 2004 Nov. 22, 2003 Faith, SD 126 110-119 98.75-108.75 95.25 60-65 58-73 Cattle 73,815 73,520 63,220 December 14 6,673 128-146 118-127.50 108.50-122 105.75-113 97-114.50 Ft. Pierre, SD 149 116-134.50 108-123.25 101.75-115 96-103 90.50-95.50 December 10 2,345 136-140 125-142.50 113-129 108-116.75 107-113.75 102.50-105.25 MEAT REPORT Huron, SD 115-131 107.50-119 99.50-106.50 101-104.75 December 10 2,038 130-136 110-119.50 103.75-110.75 98 42-52 1300 BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT St. Onge, SD 118-130 104.50-116 102.25-107.50 57.50-64.75 56-98 As of December 16 December 13 1,304 725-1,300 41.50-51 Riverton, WY 79-95 60-74 57-63.50 725-1,200 FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 December 6, 8, 10 9,278 160-185 145-175 125-154 113-134 103-118.75 98-105 90-103 44-54 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 Torrington, WY 135-155 130-150 117-135 109-122 97-108 93-100 86-99 64-68 Dec. 10 160 87 141.21 142.17 141.17 135.05 136.21 135.34 Dec. 13 193 132 139.90 141.36 139.83 133.58 134.85 133.66 SOUTH CENTRAL Dec. 14 177 83 139.00 140.58 139.01 132.34 133.23 132.54 December 15 728 134.50 112.50-126 40.50-53 Dec. 15 550 184 136.51 140.34 136.33 130.49 131.99 130.59 Greeley, CO 113-118.50 59.50-65.75 Dec. 16 434 120 135.69 139.79 135.47 129.39 131.16 129.37 December 14 3,316 129-150 109.50-127.25 100-107 101-107 99.50-100.10 45-54.50 FIVE DAY AVERAGE 139.95 141.70 139.91 133.56 134.74 133.73 La Junta, CO 142.50 112-132 102.50-114 90.50-104 93.50 61-68.50 CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX December 15 3,296 151 129-143 112.50-119 105-112.75 103-106 99.85-106.50 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 Dodge City, KS 118 109.50-114 98.50-103 93-100 95.75 IIndex 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 December 09 3,513 138-147 115.50-130 104.50-114 102-105.50 97-105.75 Pratt, KS 122 120 104-112 98-102.50 96-101.75 92-97 Values 128.02 130.42 127.45 121.94 122.84 121.84 December 09 3,882 139-142 126-141 110.75-125.50 105-110 100-106 98.75-105.25 Change -1.68 -0.26 -2.07 -1.15 -0.77 -1.28 Salina, KS December 14 1,174 155-164 140-147 116-123.50 109-113 101 94 Roswell, NM 142.50 120-124 111-122 94 IMPORTS December 10-11 2,697 140-160 122-143 109-124 104-111 103.25-108.25 104-105.50 44-55 Apache, OK 124-139 107-131 102-112 97-102.25 58-71.50 750-1,040 USDA Mexico to U.S. December 15 3,606 121-149 109-128 99-110 106-110 97-107 42-54 930-1,120 El Reno, OK 112.50-125 105-108 100.50-107 99-104.50 93-97.50 56.50-66.25 730-1,000 Weekly Livestock Imports December 14 1,900 139.50-155 119-135 110-125.50 100-113.50 95.50-96.75 42.50-53.50 920-1,010 McAlester, OK 118-131 106-121.50 103.50-117 96.50-106 85.25-88.75 57.50-68 870-975 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. December 13-14 10,895 169 146-165 120-145 118.25-121.70 105.50-110.25 102.40-107.75 95.75-103.75 42-56 Species Current Previous Current Previous Oklahoma City, OK 143-145 126-139 108-132.50 97.50-106 94.10-102.60 89.25-105 58-72 745-1,050 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date December 14 2,682 149-163 117-137 99-130 96-112.50 99-104.50 45-53 750-1,140 12/11/04 12/4/04 Amarillo, TX 124-127 115-137 99-106 93-101.75 92-99 58.50-69 420-690 Feeders 59,958 44,369 1,285,642 1,156,969 December 10 2,867 124-149 120-145 107-132 101-119 45-55.50 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 Cuero, TX 116-128 100-126 94-123 94-107 December 09 1,595 153-163 128-146 116-122.50 106-119.75 100.75 48-55 875-940 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle Dalhart, TX 121-125 113-123 99-112 100-103 785-930 Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary (Dec. 10): 40,000 Week ago December 09 2,386 141-155 123-147 107-129 99-122 90-108 83-95 45-52 1,090-1,160 actual: 44,369. Year ago actual: 48,798. Compared to last week, most cattle San Angelo, TX 128-134 113-129 97-125 88-113 85-100 83-93 57-70 720-1,075 arrived at ports of entry contracted, however those few that sold were mostly steady. Trade slow to moderate, demand light to moderate. Bulk of supply con- EAST sisted of previously contracted steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 December 10 13,500 133-155 117-133 105-119 97-107 lbs. For the week ending December 4th no slaughter cattle were exported to Montgomery, AL 118-135 107-123 98-110 90-100 Mexico from the U.S. December 14 1,517 120-140 113-129 102-118 95-102 90-97 42-51.50 725-910 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs. $124-136; 400-500 lbs. Conway, AR 110-123 100-117 95-114 90-100 52-65 52-82 10 Markets 13,455 150-190 120-150 108-130 98-115 94-100 44-58 600-800 $108-121; 500-600 lbs. $95-106; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs. 113- Florida 125-160 108-135 100-115 92-108 58-71 50-68 124; 400-500 lbs. $98-109; 500-600 lbs. $83-95. December 16 6,199 129-135 121-139 109-135 98-122 91-104.50 40-57 710-1,010 (All sales fob port of entry.) Lexington, KY 108-122 108-120 98-120 96-108 62-68.50 685-860 December 14 9,300 128-137 108-115 97.50-105 100-103 94.25-103 MARKET SITUATION REPORT Joplin, MO 102-128 97-106.50 99.50-104.50 94-96.75 91 WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ sto- December 10 5,697 107-127 108.50-125.50 86-124 84-115.50 90.75-102.75 71.50-99 ries and statistics from independent marketing organizations. Richmond, VA 94-121 71-114 78-105.25 79-97 81.75-94.50 73.50-85 The page one market story utilizes information from the above 18 Markets 11,665 127-175 104-155 103-134 95-118 87.50-107.50 81-105.15 88-101 40-53.50 sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with ana- Tennessee 109-135 101-131 97-120 90-109.50 81-103 75.50-102 78-94.95 50-65 lysts throughout the country. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 20, 2004 15 SELECTED AUCTION MARKETS Dodge City, KS (Dec. 15; 3,296 head) — Feeder steers Knoxville, IA (Dec. 10; 2,535 head) — Compared to the 350-600 lbs. $2-3 lower; 600-800 lbs. weak to $1 lower; last sale reported here two weeks ago, a very nice offer- 800-950 lbs. steady to $1 higher. Heifers 450-700 lbs. ing of feeder steers and heifers fully $5-8 lower, the most weak to $2 lower; over 700 lbs. not enough for a test, but decline on steers over 550 lbs. and on the full range of a weaker undertone. heifer weights. Trade active and demand good. Receipts Salina, UT (Dec. 14; 1,745 head) — Feeder Steers: included 39.9 percent over 600 lbs., 44.3 percent steers Mixed, but mostly $2-3 higher, instances to $5 higher, and 17.6 percent heifers. except 600-650 lbs. & 750-850 lbs. $1-2 lower. Feeder Heifers: mixed, but mostly 2 higher, instances 2 higher, Billings, MT (Dec. 9; 4,327 head) — Good demand instances to $4-5 higher. Holstein Steers: mixed but from a house full of buyers. Quality of bred stock very mostly steady on reduced offerings. Slaughter Cows: $2- high today with several dispersions in the mix. All stock 3 lower. Slaughter Bulls: $1-2 lower. pregnancy tested, checked for legible bangs tattoo, and mouthed for age prior to sale. All replacement stock sold Sweetwater, TN (Dec. 15; 739 head) — Trends: According to the Federal-State Market News Service, on a per head basis. compared to last week, Slaughter Cows $1.50-2 higher. Boonville, MO (Dec. 14; 1,416 head) — Compared to Bulls $1-2 lower. Feeder steers under 500 lbs. $6-10 last week, feeder steers 400-550 lbs. steady to firm, 550- higher, over 500 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder heifers most- 700 lbs. and heifers 400-700 lbs. steady to $2 lower. ly steady. Demand moderate, best on 400-550 lbs. steers. Supply Klamath Falls, OR (Dec. 14; 853 head) — Compared to moderate, mostly 400-700 lbs. feeders, near 43 percent last week: Feeder steers $5-7 higher. Feeder heifers $6- steers, 46 percent heifers, 11 percent cows and 22 per- 8 higher. Feeder cows steady to $1 lower. Stock cows no cent feeders over 600 lbs. test. Slaughter cows $.50-2 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Demand for feeder cattle good and moderate to good for Nacogdoches,TX - (Dec. 9; 838 head) — Compared to slaughter cows. Receipts include 86 percent feeder cattle last week: Feeder steers $2-5 lower. Feeder heifers $2- 8 and 14 percent slaughter cows. In the feeder class 60 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 lower. Trade good percent steers and 40 percent heifers with 44 percent and demand moderate on lesser quality cattle. Bulk sup- weighing over 600 lbs. ply Medium and Large 2-3 200-500 lbs. feeder steers McCook, NE (Dec. 13; 2,200 head) — Compared to last and heifers. Feeder cattle accounted for 67 percent and week, steers and heifers were $2-5 higher on compared slaughter cows and bulls 33 percent of the run. In the weights. Steers accounted for 56 percent and heifers 44 feeder supply, steers made up approximately 54 percent percent of the offering today. Weights over 600 lbs. 67 of the run; heifers 46 percent; steers and heifers over 600 percent of the offering. lbs. total 6 percent. SHEEP AT A GLANCE Dec. 16: At Midwest market centers all classes steady. At El Reno, OK; Ft. Collins, CO, and Kalona, IA, slaugh- ter lambs uneven, mostly steady to $5 lower; slaughter ewes steady to $5 higher; feeder lambs steady to $3 higher. Equity Electronic Auction sold 685 slaughter lambs in Wisconsin and Illinois. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-150 lbs.: Midwest: shorn $92-94; wooled $90-92. Ft. Collins: wooled 90-105 lbs. $95-105; 105-120 lbs. $95- 100; 135- 170 lbs. $85-93. El Reno: shorn and wooled $88-105. Kalona: shorn 90-105 lbs. $104-105, 110- 140 lbs. $98- 99; wooled 90-100 lbs. $101-105, 100-140 lbs. $94-99. Virginia: 90-110 lbs. $106- 109. Equity Elec: shorn and wooled 130-145 lbs. $95.25-97. Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-2: Ft. Collins: 83 lbs. $105. Kalona: 70-80 lbs. $129-143; 80-90 lbs. $114-115. Virginia: no test. Slaughter Ewes: Midwest: Utility and Good 1-3 $35-48; Cull 1 $25-35. Ft. Collins: Utility and Good 1-3 $40- 45; Utility 1-2 $34. El Reno: Utility and Good 1-3 $45-65. Kalona: Choice 2-4 $43-46; Good 2-3 $46-52.50; Utility 1-2 $41-47.50. Virginia: Good and Choice 2-4 $38.50-42; Utility 1-2 $42. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: Midwest: 60-80 lbs. $115-130; 80-100 lbs. $100-115. Ft. Collins: 60-70 lbs. $128.50-129; 97 lbs. $122.50; 99 lbs. $114.75; 112 lbs. $108. El Reno: 40-65 lbs. $115-135; 70-95 lbs. $100-120. Kalona: no test. Virginia: 40-60 lbs. $134.50; 60-90 lbs. $125-129.50. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: Ft. Collins: no test. El Reno: no test. Kalona: no test. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 45,000 compared with 45,000 last week and 47,000 for last year. Dec. 15: At Midwest market centers all classes steady. At Fredericksburg, TX heavy slaughter lambs $3-5 higher, light slaughter lambs $10- 15 higher; feeder lambs steady. At San Angelo, TX, heavy slaughter lambs steady; light slaughter lambs firm to $5 higher; slaughter ewes $3-5 higher; feeder lambs not well tested. Receipts for today totaled 2,261 head and 9,178 head for the week. Dec. 14: At Midwest market centers all classes steady. At New Holland, PA, slaughter lambs steady; slaugh- ter ewes $5 lower. At Billings, MT, compared to two weeks ago slaughter ewes $3- 4 higher; feeder lambs $4-8 higher. At San Angelo, TX, heavy slaughter lambs weak; light slaughter lambs firm to $5 higher; slaugh- ter ewes $3-5 higher; feeder lambs not well tested. Estimated receipts 6,500 head. Dec. 13: At Midwest market centers slaughter lambs steady to $2 higher; slaughter ewes steady to $3 high- er; and feeder lambs steady to $5 higher. At Goldthwaite, TX, slaughter lambs steady. Boxed beef under pressure Economic projections ventory for 2005 is not close Markets could improve, however, for to a year earlier. (from page 1) cattle that were placed on The record high feeder cat- are 2.7 billion pounds larg- feed in December, he said. tle prices, along with feed er than a year ago, and im- Jones pointed out that ra- supplies, both forage and ports are up 600 million tion charge projection con- grain, are providing the in- pounds over a year ago. Beef tinues to decline as feed in- centive to build the cattle in- WSM imports are up 20 percent, gredient prices continue to ventory. while exports remain very fall. Additionally, he said Feeder cattle markets low. Most of the beef coming feeder cattle prices contin- have also been flat with fed in is lean manufacturing ue to retreat from the high cattle prices not showing beef, which is ground into levels of early fall. These fac- much incentive to place feed- We appreciate your hamburger. A lot of chucks tors combined, according to er cattle. The yearling cattle and rounds are also being Jones, are driving break- have backed off $12 from ground. business and wish all even projections lower. early fall, but are still strong Futures markets were a Expected feed conversions in relation to a year ago. little more optimistic with and average daily gains for However, futures markets the December live cattle our customers a cattle placed late in the fall against yearling prices are gaining $180 for the week. are “significantly worse” still showing very thin break- The February contract was than for summer-placed cat- evens if any at all. Merry Christmas under some pressure, and thoughts were circulating tle because of typical adverse The light calves are hold- that the Canadian border winter weather. ing their own with great pas- and a would open by then and pres- Both feed conversions and ture conditions prevalent in sure the cash market. average daily gains are ex- many areas of the country. Kansas State University pected to be about five to six Ron Plain pointed out that prosperous New Year agriculture economist Rod- percent worse than the an- 400-500 pound steer calves ney Jones said cattle feeders nual average. The net result at Oklahoma City this week could be looking at losses the is a break-even projection in were about $15 per cwt NEXT SPECIAL STOCKER & FEEDER SALE next few months. He also the mid to upper $80s. If above a year earlier and 700- noted that the picture could feeder cattle prices contin- 800 pound yearlings were brighten by spring or early ue to decline, as futures also about $7 per cwt above January 3rd, 2005 summer since the cost of based price forecasts suggest where they were 12 months feeder cattle and feed grains they might, break-evens for ago. A portion of these has been declining. early 2005 placements will stronger feeder cattle prices Expecting 2,500 head Jones said that break- decline to levels near $80 per is due to lower grain and pro- evens on cattle headed for cwt. tein prices. slaughter in November aver- Ron Plain, economist at The prices for replacement www.westernstockmansmarket.com the University of Missouri, cows in recent weeks are sub- aged about $90 cwt, but UP TO DATE MARKET NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS those cattle sold at an aver- reported that cow slaughter stantially stronger than at age price of about $85.75. for September through the the start of the year, accord- The result was losses of week ending Nov. 27 was ing to Plain. The example Western Stockman’s Market — Famoso around $55 per head. He ex- down 17.9 percent from a he gave was that during the ROUTE 1, BOX 60, McFARLAND, CA 93250 pects similar negative re- year earlier. He also report- week of Jan. 7, high quality SOUTHWESTERN LEADER IN LIVESTOCK MARKETING turns in December. ed that dairy cow slaughter four to six-year-old cows, six Office Frank Machado Jones projected average for this period was down 21.6 to seven months pregnant, 661/399-2981 805/839-8166 break-evens to remain in the percent, and beef cow slaugh- weighing 1,100-1,250 pounds Dwight Mebane Don Lane low $90s through March, ter was down 13.2 percent sold for $750 to $785 per 661/399-2981 805/459-0399 from12 months earlier. head at Oklahoma City. This then decline to the upper e-mail: [email protected] • Sale Every Monday! $80s by April. Current sell- Plain said the odds appear week some four to six-year- The Market of Choice Not Chance ing price projections suggest very high that the cattle in- old high quality cows weigh- losses in the $50 to $75 per dustry is growing the cow ing 1,100-1,300 pounds and head range through the first herd at a slow rate. Howev- six to seven months bred sold few months of 2005. er, he suggested analysts will for $980 to $1,010 per head be surprised if the Jan. 1 in- at the same market. — WLJ 16 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL ClassifiedClassified CorralCorral Advertise and Get Results!

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SEEKING POSITION Wanted: WANTED: LONGHORN cows /pairs/ QUALITY LIVESTOCK 1,740 ACRE +/- NORTHERN with quality 2-3 person purebred or ANGUS BULLS Experienced used ropers. In the Northwest. 541- EQUIPMENT CALIFORNIA commercial cow-calf operation. Prior Semen tested, ambitious Real 877-2259 “AN ALL NEW DESIGN” deeded cattle ranch or private hunt experience, animal science degree. estate Agents / ultrasound data & Chutes, alleys, gates, panels, com- preserve. Nine legal parcels. 250+/- Neat, clean, self-starter. Early forties, Assoc. Brokers performance EPD’s SEEKING REPLACEMENT plete systems, feeders, etc. Call for irrigated acres, 200+/-acres dry land married, no children, no dogs, no hors- Send resume: available. HEIFER CALVES your free information pack today. 888- farm, 1,270+/- grazing land, ponds, es, non-smoker. Open to all respon- F. 208/344-0936 500 pound heifers with proven genet- 537-4418 springs, clover, meadow grass sible positions. 702-562-6359 Thunder Hill Ranch 60 Year old Idaho ic history. Weaned or on the cow. Im- throughout property with seasonal real estate firm 530-934-2146 mediate or later delivery. 719-683- creeks. Working corrals with scale 7960 Real Estate For Sale house. Three residences and a new Help Wanted 2 Semex USA-Beef 700 ton hay barn. Located in the city Pacific 20A of Grenada, Siskiyou County. One is seeking qualified Beef 14 mile from Interstate 5 with paved ac- Semen Distributors in MT, www.wlj.net Brands cess to the ranch. This property with AG APPRAISER WY, and CO. For more MR. COWMAN! its varied topography and unmatched Come To Our Country! views of Mt. Shasta and the valley Earn up to $65,000 per year, part below make this property ideal for a information call WORKING COW & time. If you have a livestock or farm LARGE SELECTION future development. Several local air- equipment background, you may 1-800-347-4671 of Angus bulls and females. Breeding HORSE RANCHES ports within minutes of the property. A.I. since 1972. Deavers Angus Cut over timber land. $2,500 per acre. Financing available qualify to become a Certified MONTANA CATTLE RANCH Ranch, Orland, CA. 530-865-3053 Electric Brands shipped within 24 hrs. Write or call for free publication. for all or part. Call 530-949-2805 Agricultural Appraiser. For free Seeking all-around ranch hand. In- One Letter . . . . .$75 Cascade Real Estate information please call the cludes house, utilities & competitve PUREBRED GELBVIEH Two Letters . . . .$85 10886 Highway 62. THIS IS THE PLACE American Society of Agricultural wages. Send resume to: Ranch bulls, exceptional heifers, excellent Eagle Point, OR 97524 10,000 acre cow ranch. Water, mead- Hand, P.O. Box 363, Hardin, MT quality. Gentle, trucking, video avail- Three Letters. . . $95 Phone: 800/343-4165 Appraisers 800-488-7570 or visit Pamphlets available ows, timber. Eastern Oregon. 541- 59034-0363 able. Markes Family Farms, [email protected] 446-3549 www.amagappraisers.com Waukomis, OK. 580-554-2307 at most livestock auctions. Number Set SPECIAL $220 PLUS S & H TRUCK DRIVERS, LIVE CATTLE Call 1-800-222-9628 RANCH MANAGER Western U.S. team, 42 cents. $8.00 ROCKIN’ M RANCH quality purebred Fax 1-800-267-4055 Responsible couple for management chutes, medical & dental, steady work. and commercial Corriente Sport Cat- P.O. Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 of small Northern Colorado foothills 559-846-6606 tle. Bred cows, ready to rope ropers, www.huskybrandingirons.com RANCHES ONLINE ranch. Applicant must have experi- heifers and calves presently avail- ence in all types of ranch operations, WRANGLERS WANTED on large able. Call 530-949-2805 www.propertiesmag.net including year-round care of working cattle ranch in north central cows/calves and the ability to do main- Wyoming. Horse experience required EASY CALVING GUARANTEED. Dogs for Sale 15 tenance and repairs to equipment and and cattle experience preferred. Abil- Gentle Corriente bulls. Solid colors, P BAR RANCH buildings. Only experienced and qual- ity to cheerfully and enthusiastically dehorning available. Semen tested, INCLUDING WINTER RANGE ified people capable of above need ap- deal with guests a necessity. Call Bill good for 10 years. 208-587-6374 VIDEO - “Cowboying with Dogs” Rated at 1,100 mother cows plus all supporting stock. at 307-765-4720, evenings. by Gary Williams. Send check or mon- ply. Please provide full details of pri- 39 BLACK & 31 RED Approximately 11,700 deeded acres plus 11,532 active AUMs ey order in the amount of $34.95 to: or job experience, credit and employ- long bodied % Gelbvieh/Angus first SPEAR U ANGUS RANCH manage- P.O. Box 2608, Paso Robles, CA BLM & State lease. Base cow herd outside 12 months of the year. ment references, salary and compen- calf heifers bred to Angus bulls. Calve sation requirements. Replies will be ment position available. Western SD 93447. 805-467-9264 One solid block — drift movement — no trucking. Approximately cow/calf and yearling operation. A.I. March 15th to April 30th. Ultrasound- 274 irrigated acres produces enough winter feed for back ground- kept confidential. Reply to Western ed. 307-358-3891 Livestock Journal, Box 785, 650 S. Embryo and general ranch work. STARTED CATTLE DOGS ing calves, replacements, needy cows, bulls, horses and emer- Horseback riding required. Year round $800 & up, also McNab puppies. Lipan St., Denver, CO 80223 SANTA GERTRUDIS gency needs. Good improvements. SE Oregon desert, with HQs employment. Housing furnished. Gary Williams 805-467-9264, yearling, 2 year old bulls. Reason- AVAILABLE POSITION Close to schools. Call Greg Shearer, www.cowboydogtrainer.com only minutes from town & schools. $4,950,000 Wall, SD. Mornings or late evenings ably priced. Long Branch Ranch. DEEDED WINTER RANGE — SE OREGON Cattle Association needs a young, Porterville, CA. Bob 323-234-0117 energetic self starter. Must be comput- 605-279-2456 or 605-685-5963 MCNAB PUPS 2 red and white fe- Approximately 22,500 deeded acres plus an additional scattering males, Perkins, OK 405-547-2543 er literate, a people person and will- ANGUS BULLS of approximately 1,200 acres of private leases ($520/yr). Located ing to learn on the job. Travel will be www.wlj.net Quality performance tested Angus about 6 miles north of Vale, OR. Has historically wintered 1,000 required including some weekends. MCNAB PUPS bulls. Calving ease & growth. Call Goldsmith McNab sired, Knisley Mc- solid mouth cows or 1,800 yearlings 5-6 months. 1,080 acres dry Salary based on experience. Send 209-988-4347 your resume and references to Ari- Nab dam. Still available, 2 females. farm. Nice 3 bedroom modular home & shop. $3,500,000. Both sire and dam are good working, zona Cattle Growers’ Association, 7 92 BRED BLACK ANGUS heifers. A.I. Possible terms. Auctions heading cattle dogs. Pups from whelp 1401 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ bred to Riverbend Blueprint L24, start For these & other listings contact: 9/27/2004. 530-589-5748 85008 or call 602-267-1129 calving Feb. 25. All vaccinations, Jack Horton Ivomeced. Negative BVD tested. CATTLE & RANGE FOREMAN Escalon, CA K HEART MCNABS/Bob & Tina Knis- ESCALON Weigh 1,050, extra fancy set of heifers. ley are proud to announce our first lit- AGRILANDS REAL ESTATE Seeking motivated, detail oriented, SALES 208-589-3185 or 208-589-7211 541-889-0909 • Ontario, OR 97914 hard working individual with a "get it LIVESTOCK ter in years! These outstanding pups EVERY go back to our old dogs. Whelped www.agrilandsrealestate.com done" attitude. Duties include: Sched- 400 MIXED AGED COWS, most are MARKET INC. December 13th. 2 females/8 females. uling and hands on supervision of all WEEK! 1-iron, March calvers, all have been $450 each, taking deposits now! 541- ranch activities. Pasture movements. Mon. - Feeder & stocker, 10:00 bangs vaccinated. They’ve had all AVAILABLE - IRRIGATED PASTURE 523-3497 Facilities maintenance to include cor- Wed. - Dairy, 11:00 their fall shots, been preg. checked DEVELOPMENT rals, fences, pipelines, & stockwater Fri. - Small animal sale, 10:00 and mouthed. High elevation cows. wells. Pride in livestock health & care. Miguel A. Machado • 209-838-7011 Black and Red Angus with some Livestock With A.I. Facility. Looking for long-term lease with Record keeping & cattle inventories. baldys. Bred mostly to Black bulls. 19 Dairyman. Up to 600 acres in Fresno County. Call today! Cleanliness & neatness. Skills Need- Call 541-881-7725 Supplies ed: Ability to motivate, teach & super- EUCLID STOCKYARDS Agriculture Industries, Inc. Chino, CA 125 HEAD OF BLACK vise employees, ability to implement Under New Ownership (916) 372-5595 www.f-a-r-m.com ranch plan, basic mechanic skills, ★ 260 pound steer calves. 100 head of CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 1 PM 520 pound heifers. Weaned & ready welding, range management, equip- ★ HORSE & TACK SALE ment operation to include: dozer, road 1st Saturday of every month. to go 1st week of January. Fair River HORSE/CATTLE RANCH WITH A VIEW grader, semi truck/trailer, and ATV. ★ BEEF BUYING STATION Cattle, Cokeville, WY 307-270-8075 Must be honest, accountable and ef- M-F, 8am - noon 1,000 acres, borders Modoc National Forest, 3 ficient. Salary negotiable depending Jeremy Gorham: 909-597-4818 center pivots, 4 wheel lines. Water rights from on abilities and skills. Health insur- TRADE FOR CATTLE 335 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 1767 Cell Phone: 909-282-2198 Exquisite 3.83 carat Franklin Creek. Out-the-gate grazing permit ance, retirement plan, beef, housing, www.euclidstockyard.com Alturas, CA 96101 for 230 head for 4½ months. and utilities provided. Arizona high el- solitaire diamond ring. p) 530.233.1993 • f) 530.233.5193 evation ranch. Send resume to: W L GIA graduate appraised, email: [email protected] 300,000 plus board feet of timber. J, Box 786: 650 S. Lipan St., Den- $50,000 value. Will web: www.triadproperties.net All for only $1,750,000 ver, CO 80223 Cattle For Sale 10 sacrifice for $29,000 530-945-0424 Conlin Supply Company, Inc. CRATER LAKE REALTY GET TOP DOLLAR!!! Featuring Powder www.hansenagriplacement.com River Livestock Equip. Linda Long, Principal Broker - Owner BEST BULL BUY IN 5-STATE AREA Local: Cell: WHR’s Annual Private Treaty Oakdale, 209/847-8977 (541) 783-2759 (541) 891-5562 Merced, 209/725-1100 Roping/Equine Show Barn Mgr. Toll Free: E-mail: Offering of coming 2-year-olds Sierraville, 530/994-3800 (MT) ...... $40K 1-888-262-1939 Junction of Hwy. 62 & 97 [email protected] Ranch/Farm Foreman (MT)$25K Super selection of quality, range-ready, PO Box 489 • Chiloquin, OR 97624 Pen Rider (NE, OK) . . . . .$29K+ www.wlj.net Ranch Foreman (AZ) . . . . .$36K high-performance sons of Canadian sires Bonanza PLUM VALLEY - OLD FORT RD. Irrigated pasture of approx. 100 acres with Asst. Farm/Ranch Mgr. (NE)..$33K beautiful building sites among marketable Ponderosa Pine. Interest in excellent and Robin Hood. Entire crop. No tops out. TM Ranch Foreman (OK). . . $28-35K MIX 30 irrigation, well tests over 6,000 gpm. On portion of this property, feeds Priced to fit any commercial operation. Serving Ag Personnel for 46 Years Alternative Liquid Feed picturesque reservoir. Fenced and cross-fenced for cattle or horses. Very unique valley nestled in between two spectacular ridges for deer & wildlife of all Call Joe Coker 307-421-2127 16% protein, 10% fat Call Eric 308-382-7351 kind. Close to Klamath Falls yet private & secluded. 158.3 acres total for Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT WYOMING HEREFORD RANCH www.mix30.com $535,000 MLS #56818. Also you could purchase one parcel of 79.75 acres for Box 1172, Grand Island, NE 68802 The range country’s source of Range-Ready Two-Year-Olds 800/575-7585 $320,000 MLS #56819. Call Linda for details. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 20, 2004 17 Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale PacificCentral & Eastern20A PacificOR Ranches 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B Central & Eastern OR Ranches Lindal Cedar 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 325 acres. Great business opportunity in a Irrigated Pasture for Propane forced air heat. Built-iin grill, garage, carpet rural community. Own the town mar- Lease Olancha, CA 55,000 ACRE NEVADA CATTLE and tile. 4 barns, hay shed, shop. Two single-wwide ket with a great bottom line. The Approximately 600 fee AND HAY RANCH manufactured homes. One, 2 bed, 2 bath. One, 3 bed, building is in excellent condition and acres for pairs, calves it fronts on the highway. A very com- 2 bath. Wheel lines. New irrigation well with diesel 500 lbs. or less. Submit 20,000 ACRES CATTLE AND HAY RANCH fortable 1,440 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 questions and bid to: pump. $750,000 F-11108 bath manufactured home runs with DEEDED PLUS ADJACENT 35,000 ACRE Agriculture Industries, PRIVATE BLM ALLOTMENT A r r o w Re a llt y , In c . this adorable little market. This is Inc. P.O. Box 1076, West also a great area for hunting and fish- 6 0 9 Ce n t e r St . Sacramento, CA 95691 ➢ Water Rights for Approximately 1,500 Acres L a k e v i e w , O R 1-88 7 7 -88 9 5 -44 9 2 1 ing. A definite “must see” $300,000. L a k e v i e w , OR 1-88 7 7 -88 9 5 -44 9 2 1 www.f-a-r-m.com ➢ 1,320 Acres of High Quality Dairy Hay SUMMIT R.E. (916) 372-5595 • New Pivots 866-717-4847 [email protected] • New Main Lines Many more properties at Sunny Central & Eastern Oregon www.oregonranchland.com • 5 Irrigation Wells Robert Bacon, Broker GOOSE LAKE VALLEY ➢ New 50’x60’ Shop - Heated and Insulated Cattle Ranches... NE CALIFORNIA ➢ New 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Owner’s Home 770± acres in 3 parcels; two R-D Ranch - Ironside, OR Needed: a Northern ➢ 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Farmer’s Home 5,160 +/- Total Deeded Acres with 327+/- irrigated from Willow Creek (old California ranch capable parcels with pivots; one parcel ➢ 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile Home rights.) 945 acres BLM. Running 200 cow/calf pairs plus bulls & of running 500 pair. Pine with 195 acres in orchard grass. replacements. 2 to 3 hay crops per year with an ave. of 6 ton per acre. Small trees & lots of water. All or part. Dairy Hay Sales Will Run About Agriculture Industries, Inc. feedlot which holds 300 head. 2 homes, shop, machine shed, corrals, and grain Buyer motivated. $700,000 Per Year bins. Good Elk, Deer, and Antelope hunting. $1,300,000 Real Ranchers Realty (916) 372-5595 530/336-6500 [email protected] PLUS Runs 500 Cows/Calves In the Heart of Central Oregon... Hay & Cattle ranch in a www.calldutchre.com www.f-a-r-m.com PLUS Winters 2,000 Head Yearlings pristine, secluded valley only minutes from Redmond, Prineville & Located near Winnemucca, Nevada Bend. Currently runs 250 pairs along w/ alot of extra contract farming. Will run 400 pair w/ strictly hay farming or 250 pair 5,827 ACRES CERTIFIED ORGANIC w/ 300 summer yearlings. Spectacular custom log home with This is a money maker! panoramic valley views. Corrals, barns, haysheds, sm. feedlot & NATIVE PASTURE Brochure available for viewing - extra housing. 9238 ac. including the 8750 ac. out-the-gate permit. 4 miles south of Porterville, CA. Ask and we shall mail! 406 irrig. ac. with high quality soils capable of growing specialty Courtesy to Brokers crops. $2,600,000. This rare opportunity to buy a large Sell or Trade for $3,500,000 Run 3000+ summer yearlings or 1500 pairs (all on deeded ac.) - Klamath cattle ranch of this size and location. Marsh 5500+ Deeded Ac. 4530+ ac. irrig. & sub. irrig. 4 homes, and plenty of Phone: 916/985-5900 working facilities. UnbelievableSale Ranch Pending with lots of beauty! Next to Klamath Future opportunities are unlimited. 916/765-1221 (cell) Marsh Wildlife Refuge. $6.5 million $11,654,000 cash or terms. Ask for Cal Worthington or Courtney Worthington Scott Bruder, Broker Craig Smith & Associates 541-475-9896 Cell. 541-480-8891 Deb Ceciliani - Broker 559-757-3565 Toni Hagen - Principal Broker Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho wy 97 Low operating cost family ranch. Old water rights provide free gravity www.ranches4u.com Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale water for a pivot, wheel lines and flood irrigation. No pump costs! Easy Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B drift to summer permit for 240 hd. Nice ranch setting with good corrals, THE KING RANCH barn and home. School bus to ranch entrance. 5 miles to elementary Unity, Oregon IDAHO NE Nevada Ranch school. Excellent hunting and fishing area. Asking $875,000 Diverse, 4,000 contiguous deeded acres in the foothills of Eastern Salmon River Realty Challis, ID. 83226 Oregon’s Blue Mountain range. Elevations ranging from 4,000 ft. in 1,000 Head 675 cows outside Cow/Calf Ranch year-round. No Preston Dixon 208-879-2225 the meadows to 5,000 ft. adjacent to the National Forest. Over one Deeded, BLM & Forest. Very mile of year-round trout stream plus several secluded valleys with good improvements. A PRIDE tractor needed. 2,349 www.ChallisIdahoRealEstate.com creeks, Aspen Groves and spring fed ponds. Approximately 1,100 OF OWNERSHIP RANCH! deeded acres. Low acres of Ponderosa Pine, Fir and Tamarack forest. Perimeter fenced and cross-fenced to seven pastures historically summering 160 pair 1,400 Acres cost, would lease from May into November. 75.4 acres of water right on flood Small cattle ranch, good back. One family Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale irrigated native pasture. All weather county road access. Excellent hunting & fishing, Idaho-Utah can run. 1-3 elk tags. Mountain 20C Mountain 20C Big Game Country. Possible Owner Terms. $1,800,000. border. $1,275,000 1,000 Acres (775) 275-0051 Steve Turner Ranches Good ranch, 35 miles William Smith Properties, Inc. to Sun Valley 15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 View Point Ranch 850 Acres 541-318-1899 • [email protected] • www.steveturnerranches.com 425,000 acres l/d 3,500 AU Cross Ranch – Laramie County, Wyoming Summer range ranch, approx Oregon $8,250,000. 300 head, good improve- High Quality Farm & Ranch located near Pine Bluffs, WY. BAKER COUNTY: 250 AU; all inside operation! Scenic 825± ments, fishing & hunting. 90 Clark The property consists of 2,031 ac. with 1,104 ac. of cropland deeded acres, 485± acres sprinkler and flood irrigated. Ranch miles to Boise. Company of which 445 ac. are pivot irrigated. The property would be 805-238-7110 home, 2 cottages and mobile home, plus outbuildings. Burnt 800 Acres 208-345-3163 an excellent drought resistant beef production unit. The River and Pine Creek through ranch! 2 LOP tags. In the heart Hay, pasture, and cattle improvements are extensive with a beautiful owner’s home, of Eastern Oregon Big Game country! Possible split, or can setup. Can add 680 acre small house, trailer house, two shops, qounsets, large hay add more. Priced at $825,000. ranch nearby. GREAT 700 COW DAIRY in Rupert, ID, with permits in shed and more. $2,000,000 Western Ranch Management & Realty, Inc. 781 Acres place. 935 CAFO permit, dou- Ranch row crop, sprinkler ble 6, which could be convert- Co-listed with Re/Max Sandstone Real Estate Contact: John Stratman 303-683-9044 or James Merrigan 308-632-1032 Scott W. Hawes (541) 548-1660 • Terrebonne, OR irrigated. 800 head feedlot, ed to double 14 parallel, 40 [email protected] 2,000 head LCO. Good acres with wheel line, full free www.ranchland.com improvements. stall and much more. Brick home & 3 mobiles. $895,000 REAL ESTATE 680 Acres CLASSIFIED AD Call BJ Ross @ 208-539-0795, AUCTIONS Row crop, cattle A GOOD BUY! Chris Barber @ 208-404-6322, or Internet & Live auctions featuring DEADLINE Can add 800 acres nearby. Canyonside Realty Riverton Livestock Auction properties in California & Oregon. TUESDAY 208-324-3354. MLS# 112179 AUCTIONS-WEST, INC. 310 Acres to be sold at 530-221-8205 AT 4:30 PM Farm land, pivots, plus good 3,500± head feedlot RANCHES WANTED Minimum Bid - Absolute Auction www.auctions-west.com MOUNTAIN TIME operation. 1,000 - 20,000 AU’s 1 P.M. January 27, 2005 197 Acres Ranch & recreation. Live at the auction barn in Riverton, Wyoming EASTERNEASTERN OREGONOREGON springs, scenic Hagerman Knipe Land Co., Inc. DOG MNT. FARMS — 1,279+ ac. w/1,056 ac. irrigated - 8 Valley pivots Valley. Outstanding livestock marketing facility. Bob Jones, Broker P.O. Box 1031 upgraded w/C.A.M.S. control panel, 3 - 82x180 hay sheds, 1 - 44x108 hay Consistent sales volumes. Very good service area. 208/733-0404 or 1-888-558-0870 Boise, ID 83701 shed, equipment shed, shop, 24x48 double wide, 1,800 sf. custom built Excellent physical condition. Licensed and operating. Ph: (208)345-3163 home in 2000. Truly one of the best productive farms in Harney County. Fax: (208)344-0936 Crops have been averaging 5-5½ tons per acre. $1,950,000 print your brochure at www.agriaffiliates.com WEAVER SPRINGS FARM — 570 ac. w/4 Valley pivots irrigating 450 ac. E-mail: [email protected] 308/534-9240 North Platte, Nebraska alfalfa. 115 ac. pivot corners, hillsides, bottom ground. Newer 1,900 sf. Twin Falls Idaho • www.rjrealty.com 3-bdrm, 2-bth MH + hot tub room. 36x48 shop - 90x120 hay shed. $795,000 www.knipeland.com HISTORIC LAMB RANCH — 8,810 ac. deeded land, 2,240 ac. fenced www.wlj.net • Broker searching for buyer • federal land & thousands of acres adjoining BLM land. Private reservoir w/trophy trout & small mouth bass, abundant wildlife population. Elk, deer, antelope, and upland game birds. Ranch can run up to 500 head of cat- tle. $4,100,000 RECREATIONAL PROPERTY CURREY GORDON CREEK — 480 deeded ac. w/approx. 2 miles of a THE KINGDOM: Historic, unspoiled Montana ranch: almost spring fed creek running through the property, rimrocks, mountain mead- 50 contiguous square miles. 85% deeded, lots of wildlife, scenic. restoring Property Rights in America ow surrounded by Juniper trees and bordered on 3 sides by BLM. Rocky BIG DIPPER RANCH: 10,000 acres, large home/lodge, Mnt. elk, mule deer, antelope, frequent the area. All for $285,000 1-800-700-5922 Capitol, MT. www.stewards.us 1000 SPRINGS — 920 deeded ac. w/41 ac. of 1,885 priority flood water PO Box 490 Meridian, ID 83680 BEAVER CREEK RANCH: 200 cows, elk pheasants, deer, rights irrigated from several year-round springs, old homestead site w/rolling turkeys, antelope. Borders Custer National Forest,

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Foundation Female Sale-LCAA 8:00 a.m. Denver National Maine-Anjou Show-SA 5:00 p.m. Catch-A-Calf Judging & Photo Session-SA 6:00 p.m. Stick Horse Rodeo-SA 8:00 a.m. Red Angus Pen Show-SA 6:00 p.m. Junior Market Lamb Championship Selection-SA 7:00 p.m. (T) $10,000 NWSS Gambler’s Choice 8:30 a.m. National Salers Show-SA 6:00 p.m. Miniature Hereford Sale-BPAA Open Jumper Stake-EC 8:30 a.m. Simmental Pen Bull Show-PA 7:00 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - CU Appreciation Performance, Colorado 7:30 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Dodge Appreciation Performance, 9:00 a.m. Hunter Classes-EC Division of Wildlife, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C 12:00 p.m. Red Angus Red Carpet Female Sale-LCAA 7:00 p.m. Catch-A-Calf Show/Awards-SA 1:00 p.m. (T) Super Dogs-EC 7:00 p.m. National Western Family & Seniors Day-C Sat., January 15 1:00 p.m. Charlais Show-SA 7:30 p.m. (T) ‘An Evening of Dancing Horses’-EC 2:00 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Martin Luther King Day, 7:30 a.m. Collegiate Carload Judging Contest-PA Westernaires, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C Fri., January 21 8:00 a.m. Hunter/Jumper Classes-EC 3:00 p.m. Red Angus Jr. Stockgrowers Activities-PA 8:30 a.m. Hereford Bull Show-SA 8:00 a.m. Bison Judging - Stockyards-TBA 3:00 p.m. Tarentaise Show-SA 8:00 a.m. Draft Horse & Mule, Halter & Performance Classes-EC 9:00 a.m. Angus Carload/Pen Show-LCAA 4:00 p.m. Simmental Sale-LCAA 8:00 a.m. Profile Stock Dog Trials (Cattle Preliminaries)-PA 9:00 a.m. Boer Goat Show-SH1 6:00 p.m. Junior Market Swine Showmanship-SH1 9:00 a.m. Highland Show-SA 10:00 a.m. Free Workshop - Solar & Wind Power 7:00 p.m. (T) $30,000 Jack Daniel’s Grand Prix-EC 9:00 a.m. Yak Conference-LCAA or Farm/Ranch-BPAA 7:30 p.m. (T) ProRodeo -KYGO Appreciation Performance, 10:00 a.m. Longhorn (Unhaltered) Show-PA 11:00 a.m. (T) ProRodeo - CSU Ag Outreach Day - Roundup Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C 10:00 a.m. Miniature Hereford Show-SA Riders of the Rockies Appreciation Performance-C 11:00 a.m. Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes-EC 1:00 p.m. Horsemanship Clinic - Kurt Pate Tues., January 18 2:00 p.m. Prospect Heifer Show-SA presented by Priefert-PA 7:00 a.m. USEF Open Division Performance Classes-EC 6:00 p.m. Profile Dog Agility Games-SA 3:00 p.m. Salers Futurity-SA 8:00 a.m. Pen of Five Prospect Calf Show-PA 6:30 p.m. Auction of Junior Livestock Champions-BPAA 3:30 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - 9News Appreciation Performance, 8:00 a.m. Red Angus Show-SA 7:00 p.m. (T) Coors Draft Horse & Mule Show - 4-Horse Hitch-EC Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C 9:00 a.m. Junior Market Swine Show-SH1 7:30 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Jack Daniel’s and Univision Colorado 4:00 p.m. (T) Wild West Show-EC 9:00 a.m. Simmental Junior Breeding Heifer Show-SA Appreciation Performance, Frontier Airlines 4:00 p.m. Denver National Maine-Anjou Bull Sale-LCAA 1:00 p.m. Simmental Bull Show-SA Mutton Bustin-C 6:30 p.m. Jumper Classes - $5,000 Top of the Rockies Open 2:00 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - FFA Day, Westernaires-C Jumper Stake-EC 3:00 p.m. Pen of Five Prospect Calf Sale-LCAA Sat., January 22 6:30 p.m. Profile Dog Agility Games-SA 4:30 p.m. Tarentaise Association Activities-SA 8:00 a.m. Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes-EC 7:00 p.m. Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest Awards-TBA 6:30 p.m. (T) Super Dogs-EC 8:00 a.m. Junior Ewe Lamb Showmanship (Wool Breeds)-SH1 7:30 p.m. Hereford Sale-BPAA 7:00 p.m. Junior Market Swine Championship Selection-SA 8:00 a.m. Prospect Steer Show-SA 9:00 a.m. Breeding Sheep Shows (Wool Breeds)-SH1 10:00 a.m. National Highland Sale-BPAA 10:00 a.m. Profile Stock Dog Trials (Cattle Finals)-PA Seedstock Services Coming 11:00 a.m. (T) ProRodeo - Junior Sale Champion Buyers Appreciation Performance, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C Events 11:00 a.m. Longhorn Show (Haltered)-PA A Service Guide for the Purebred Breeder 11:00 a.m. National Gold Trophy Bison Sale-LCAA Jan. 4 — Workshop on preventing di- 12:30 p.m. Draft Horse Show - Ladies Cart Elimination Round - arrhea in calves called The Sandhills (must have a ticket for the 1:00 m.m. show)-EC Calving System, Whitman, SD. 1:00 p.m. (T) Coors Draft Horse and Mule Show - Angus Brangus Charolais 402/472-8550 or [email protected] Ladies Cart Finals-EC Jan. 4-6 — 12-month pasture-forage 2:00 p.m. Profile Stock Dog Trials (Intermediate Sheep)-SA management at Dickinson State Uni- 3:30 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Qwest Appreciation Performance, versity, Dickinson, ND. 701/483-2185 Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C J. G. or www.GrazingHandbook.com 6:00 p.m. Sheep Lead Contest-SH1 Jan. 5-6 — Corpus Christi Farm and 7:00 p.m. (T) Coors Draft Horse and Mule Show - 6-Horse Hitch-EC 1041 Janeta Ave. Angus Ranch Show, Corpus Christi, TX. 8:00 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Coors Appreciation Performance, Ranch Nyssa, Oregon 97913 800/827-8007 Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C Harlan Garner • 541/372-5025 Jan. 8-23 — National Western Stock Owner John Goldbeck Private Treaty Sales Show, Denver, CO. 303/297-1166 208/573-4133 - cell Sun., January 23 5725 Chileno Valley Road • Petaluma, CA 94952 Quality Multi-Generation Jan. 9-12 — American Farm Bureau Ranch 707/763-0684 • Home 707/769-8651 Federation’s 86th Annual Conven- 8:00 a.m. Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes-EC Brangus Purebred White and tion, Charlotte, NC. 202/406-3642 or 8:00 a.m. Junior Ewe Lamb Showmanship (Meat Breeds)-SH1 Tom & Kathi Turner Red Factor Charolais 202/406-3641 9:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Exhibition-LCAA Brahman Drewsey, Oregon 97904 Jan. 9-15 — Ranching for Profit Sem- 9:00 a.m. Breeding Sheep Shows (Meat Breeds)-SH1 541-493-2755 inar, Colorado Springs, CO. 406/466- 9:00 a.m. Profile Stock Dog Trials (Open Sheep)-SA 3661 or www.ranchingforprofit.com 10:00 a.m. Free Workshop - Solar & Wind Power for Jan. 23-29 — Ranching for Profit Farm/Ranch-BPAA Red Angus Seminar, Billings, MT. 406/466-3661 11:00 a.m. Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Service-C or www.ranchingforprofit.com 12:00 p.m. (T) Coors Draft Horse & Mule Show - 8 Horse Hitch-EC P Jan. 24-27 — Better Process Control 2:00 p.m. (T) ProRodeo - Rodeo Finals - Seminar, Oregon State University, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin-C-C GENTLE AMERICAN PARKER 800-355-0983 or www.fpi-food. 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The three-day workshop will 520-845-2315 (evenings) RED ANGUS ing, Reno, NV. involve approximately 35 participants representing all seg- Jan. 31-Feb. 1 — “Estate Planning WES ments of the beef business and allied industries. Partici- CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE TUESDAY O’REILLY Seminar” sponsored by Texas Coop- (831) erative Extension, San Antonio, TX. pants evaluate live animals, then follow the same animals 627-2365 979/845-2226 or s-wehring@ through the fabrication process to thoroughly evaluate the AT 4:30 PM MOUNTAIN TIME San Ardo, CA tamu.edu carcasses. To date, over 450 participants have taken advan- 93450 Feb. 2-5 — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Annual Convention, tage of this opportunity. Amarillo, TX. 303/694-0305 It’s a highly participatory course that focuses on quality Feb. 3-4 —“Estate Planning Seminar” and yield grade differences among carcasses, sources of beef sponsored by Texas Cooperative Ex- Herefords Herefords Herefords tension, Robstown, TX. 979/845- quality and consistency defects, value differences related to 2226 or [email protected] yield grades, quality grades and consistency defects, techniques Feb. 4-20 — San Antonio Stock Show for measuring beef palatability and quality, technologies for and Rodeo, San Antonio, TX. Ron & Cathy Tobin "Providing the West with enhancing quality and consistency during production and pro- 530-833-9961 rugged range bulls since 1918" 210/225-5851 Feb. 5-11 — Society for Range Man- cessing, and Beef Quality Assurance seminars. Tracy Bjornestad HORNED agement 58th Annual Meeting, Fort Beef 706 is funded in part through beef checkoff dollars and 530-833-0332 HEREFORDS 14400 Weston Road Worth, TX. 303/986-3309 FARMINGTON, CA 95230 is open to anyone involved in Nebraska’s cattle industry. If Email: [email protected] Feb. 9-11 — Better Process Control you are interested in this highly educational course, please Mailing address: 11 miles East of Farmington on Hwy. 4 Seminar, University of Alaska, 800- Bruce Orvis • Loren Mrnak P. O. Box 2336, Flournoy, CA 96029 209-899-2460 355-0983 or www.fpi-food.org/cours- contact the Nebraska Beef Council at 800/421-5326 or the eschedule.cfm#4 Nebraska Cattlemen at 402/475-2333 for an application. 20 DECEMBER 20, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

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