The National Livestock Weekly December 13, 2004 • Vol. 84, No. 09 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication BSE trade rule moving ahead — Meat group denied mented, and we’re disappointed nal rule is published. In terms of timeliness, the court ulate a significant interest in the ‘intervener’ status. that those interests will not be im- NMA wanted to be kept abreast said, the only documents current- proceedings at this junction. NMA mediately represented before the of the rule changes and felt its ly being filed with them on this feels that once a final rule is issued A U.S. District Court in Mon- court.” membership needed similar notifi- matter is status reports and allow- by USDA, the court will hold a tana recently denied the National R-CALF filed the case in April cation. NMA said if R-CALF fol- ing intervention would likely prej- different opinion. Meat Association’s (NMA) request when USDA announced it was re- lows through with its intent to keep udice both R-CALF and USDA. On the last issue, Cebull held for intervener status in the Cana- opening the border to Canadian the border closed, NMAwould have Referencing related interest, the that USDA can defend the com- dian border reopening case involv- imports. R-CALF filed an injunc- immediate legal status in the court. court said, “While NMA may well pleteness of its procedures for de- ing R-CALF USA and USDA. The tion against the action saying it Both R-CALF and USDA op- have some cognizable interest in veloping a new rule, and, even if court did leave the option open for would jeopardize the health and posed NMA’s motion. this case at a future date, it is in- NMA intervened on USDA’s side, NMAto reapply after USDAissues safety of U.S. consumers. Judge Cebull considered four criteria determinable at this stage because NMA would not be in a position its final rule allowing imports of Richard Cebull granted the injunc- when deciding whether NMA had the case is awaiting completion of to know why the agency made its Canadian live cattle. tion and is requiring USDA to pro- the right to intervene—timeliness, USDA’s rulemaking process and it decision. NMA Executive Director Rose- vide 45-day updates to R-CALF interest relating to the subject of the is not possible for either of the The only other means for NMA mary Mucklow was upset with the before publishing a final rule allow- litigation, practical impairment of parties or the court to discern the to intervene, according to the court decision and said, “NMA’s efforts to ing both live-cattle and boxed-beef an interest of the party, and inad- direction the case will take ....” documents, would be under “per- represent the interests of American imports. USDA is also required to equate representation by the par- As far as practical impairment, missive intervention.” beef packers have been well docu- give a five-day notice before the fi- ties in the action. Cebull ruled NMA failed to artic- Cebull ultimately decided NMA’s interests were in direct opposition to those of R-CALF, and it would cause Heavy rain and snow has teamed up with unseasonably warm temperatures across most of the Southwest R-CALF “undue harm” to allow NMA Baled to produce much-better-than-average winter pasture forage. As a result, stocking rates are above normal to intervene at this juncture. and cattle are expected to stay on pasture another two to four months, according to stocker operators. After the decision, NMA said it will see what the outcome of the corn USDA rule is before deciding to reapply for intervener status. NMA believes USDA will issue a final suitable rule in a matter of days. NMA plans to review the rule and wait to see if R-CALF will seek option to expand the litigation. If R-CALF — Supplies bulging. works to keep the border closed, NMA said it will act to protect the Baling of corn, not just residue interests of its members. — stalks, is becoming more preva- Sarah L. Swenson, WLJ lent this year as they offer more Associate Editor profit opportunity for grain farmers and a very inexpensive, but viable feed resource for live- stock, particularly cattle. Fed trade In addition, the amount of available supply is expected to very slow increase through the winter as Fed cattle trade was slow to corn still in the field will become develop last week with limited less suitable for elevator storage early week trade at $85 in north- because of moisture conditions. ern feeding areas Tuesday, down At the end of November, US- Photo by Jeff Vanuga, NRCS $3-5 from a week earlier when DA said the U.S. corn harvest weather played a role in feedlot was only 95 percent complete, trade. Through Thursday mid- compared to over 99 percent day, only 70,000 head traded normally. However, there has Court hears checkoff debate nationwide, with only 5-10,000 already been 1 billion more head moving in Kansas and Both sides of the beef checkoff Questions about quirement that every time the gov- bushels harvested this year than constitutionality issue presented ernment speaks it has to tell you Texas combined. last year’s total record crop. Crop arguments to eight of the nine U.S. gov’t attribution. this is speech of the U.S. govern- Analysts weren’t positive what price packers would be market analysts said a lot of the Supreme Court Justices last Decision ment,” he said. corn remaining in the field needs Wednesday, in an effort to swing a Justices appeared to give sever- willing to pay for near-term slaughter supplies, but many to find alternative ways to be uti- final decision their way. expected by al suggestions concerning how the said they expected $86 to get lized because grain storage is Sources representing the plain- July 2005. government speech requirement the ball rolling. Packers, howev- so hard to find. tiffs in Livestock Marketing Associ- could be met by the beef checkoff er, were going against that the- Midwest and central Plains program, including a suggested tag- ation (LMA) v. USDA, Cattlemen’s ory last Thursday as they were hay and forage brokers last Beef Board and Nebraska Cattle- line by Justice David Souter of: “This is the government position only bidding $83-84, which was week told WLJ that they have men Inc. told WLJ they were very down from Wednesday’s offers had several instances where confident the court would rule the paid for by the beef industry.” Ginsberg expressed some con- of mostly $85. corn farmers have consigned program unconstitutional and dis- Last week’s slaughter volume cern that checkoff promotions are baled corn with full, intact ears band the program sometime next was up significantly, compared for sale. Most sources said that year. advocating eating beef, when there to the previous two weeks. That baled corn and cornstalks can be Hearing attendees called last are efforts being made by the U.S. was said to be offset, however, brought in by livestock produc- week’s event “very lively” and not- promotional pieces attributing the Surgeon General, another federal by the extremely slow move- ers at prices half to two-thirds ed several instances where justices information to the government. In government official, to promote eat- ment of boxed beef between of hay prices right now. directed very pointed questions at addition, Justice Anthony Kennedy ing beef in moderation as part of a packers and retailers during the “Baled crop residue is bring- both sides. asked why the word “American” balanced diet. She indicated that past week-and-a-half. isn’t even included in the promotion- ing $12-20 per ton before deliv- Justices David Souter, Ruth Bad- could be a conflict of interest for Packers had processed al campaign. Without that word, ery, and even with transporta- er Ginsberg and Antonin Scalia the government. See Markets on page 11 Kennedy asked, how is the public tion figured in, you’re still look- questioned whether promotions ad- Laurence Tribe, the lawyer rep- to know the U.S. government is en- ing at a viable feed resource that vocating the public to “eat beef” resenting LMA, argued that the is- were indeed government speech or dorsing such an issue? is $5-15 cheaper than FOB hay,” sue of government attribution was were simply the message coming In response, Gregory Garre, a said David Abercrombie, co-own- meaningless. Instead, he said U.S. from several members of the U.S. lawyer representing the Nebraska er and general manager of Kear- beef producers are being forced to beef industry. Cattlemen, said the government pay for ads and promotions that ney, NE-based, ABC Forage The defense was asked why the doesn’t need to make its involve- they disagree with and that is un- Sales. “With intact ears, the checkoff should be considered gov- ment known on every ad funded by constitutional. price is up to $30-35 per ton, ernment speech when there isn’t the program. “Even if the government took See Corn on page 5 any indication on any of the ads or “There isn’t a constitutional re- See Checkoff on page 6 INSIDE WLJ Time Sensitive PROPERTY RIGHTS—Several SCHOOL COOL—The most vo- MEXICO EXPORTS—For the NEXT WEEK—The 2005 Nation- INDEX

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Page 5 NEWS: NEWS LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $84.90 $134.75 $107.46 2 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments eeggaallllyy Facts about the LLpeaking Final arguments SSpeaking ‘hobby loss’ limitation eedless to say, last week The hobby loss limitation tained. For example, in one The activity need not be that he had reason to expect was big for the future of applies a “litmus test” in case, where a taxpayer did the taxpayer’s primary oc- eventual success in operating Nbeef checkoff as the U.S. which a farming or livestock research on the particulars cupation. It has been called a farm activity even though Supreme Court heard final testi- activity is presumed to be of Afghan dog breeding be- “foolish” for a taxpayer to there were no profits for a mony about the virtues and flaws engaged in for profit if the fore investing in such a ven- give up other employment nine-year period. ture, but never analyzed the until he was sure he could The fact that a taxpayer of the almost 20-year-old promo- gross income in the activity exceeds the deductions at- venture as a business, the support himself with the pro- has not engaged in similar tional program. I suppose we will CROW tributable thereto in at least taxpayer could not show he ceeds from farming or live- activities in the past should know the fate of the checkoff two years of a five-year pe- entered the venture with a stock. The fact that the tax- not be considered to influ- sometime over the next six months. Then we will riod. Once the taxpayer has profit motive. payer worked full time out- ence the profit-motive deter- be able to remove one issue from the cattle indus- established that the activity The court made much of side of the activity does not mination one way or anoth- try’s list of insane, contentious and divisive issues. has generated profit in req- the fact that the taxpayers preclude a finding that the er. However, at least one The industry had one hour in court last uisite number of years, the “embarked on the venture taxpayer was actively in- court has noted that failure Wednesday to make their points. The defendants burden shifts to the IRS to es- without any particular ex- volved in the activity. The in other activities may indi- continued down the government speech path, tablish that the activity was pertise and without consult- fact that a taxpayer devotes cate a lack of profit objective. while the plaintiffs pursued the first amendment not in fact engaged in for ing with any experts on the a limited amount of time to — John Alan Cohan profit. business end of the activity. an activity does not neces- (John Alan Cohan is a and forced association track. We’ve heard both ar- The amounts of any net While a formal market study sarily indicate a lack of prof- lawyer who has served the guments for quite some time, and I would imagine profits are irrelevant to a de- is not required, a basic in- it motive, especially if the farming and livestock indus- that the testimony was allowed to simply placate termination of whether the vestigation of the factors that taxpayer employs competent try since l98l. He serves the parties involved, especially since briefs have clients in all 50 states, and presumption has been met. would affect profit is.” and qualified persons to car- can be reached by telephone been filed. Thus, even an “insignificant” The court added, “They ry on the activity. In judging at 3l0/278-0203 or via e-mail Why this issue made it so far through the judici- profit counts. However, if the undertook the activity with whether the taxpayer spends at JohnAlanCohan@aol. ary is still a bit perplexing, and it drives me crazy taxpayer uses different ac- no concept of what their ul- sufficient time on the activ- com.) when the beef industry is unable to settle problems counting methods or does not timate costs might be, how ity, it is relevant to examine without dragging them into the courts, both the le- report certain expenses so they might operate at the the relative importance of gal court and the court of public opinion. as to meet the presumption, greatest cost efficiency, how the activity compared with these profits can be disre- much revenues they could the taxpayer’s other activi- These producer-funded programs always seem Obits garded. expect, or what risks could ties. to be contentious for some group, and at the end of The elaborate keeping of impair the generation of rev- In one case where the tax- the day I’ve never seen one do any harm to the books, sometimes with com- enues.” payer bought a farm for some Allan Evert Jamison markets or to the producers paying the tariff to plicated cost accounting de- On the other hand, if tax- members of his family and Allan Evert Jamison, a lifelong fund the program. For the most part, these pro- tails, is an indicator of a prof- payers with business experi- only spent a few weeks a year rancher and Covelo, CA, resident passed away on Dec. 1. He was 79 grams cost producers very little. it objective. Similarly, pro- ence enter into a new area, on the farm, the fact that ex- years old. Allan Jamison was born Checkoff dividends are difficult to measure, but duction of adequate pedigree only expertise particular to perienced full-time managers April 2, 1925, in Upper Lake, CA, to I’m certain they are there. The Cattlemen’s Beef and breeding records is an in- that activity must be ob- and other employees were Rodney and Margie Jamison. Board (CBB) research has shown that there has dicator of the taxpayer’s prof- tained to demonstrate a prof- hired was one factor consid- He served in the U.S. Navy and re- it objective. On the other it motive. The fact that the ered in the taxpayer’s favor ceived WWII victory medals and two been a $5.67 return to producers for every dollar gold stars for submarine combat du- hand, a failure to keep ade- taxpayer does not obtain for- by the court. On the other invested. That kind of return may be hard to justi- ty. After he was discharged he married quate records is indicative mal farming education does hand, in some instances, the Phyllis (Anderson) Feb. 19, 1946; and fy, but I’m confident that a reasonable return on of a lack of profit motive, par- not indicate a lack of profit fact that the taxpayer devot- they had three daughters. investment exists. Jamison pursued his lifelong dream ticularly if the taxpayer lacks motive. ed an insufficient amount of as a mountain cattle rancher where he The checkoff has consistently had a high degree a marketing plan. Similarly, Thus, in another case, time to the farm was a sig- managed the Lone Pine Ranch and of producer support. CBB has been very careful to if books and records contain where a taxpayer with sub- nificant element in ruling maintained that position for 45 years. monitor support of the checkoff over the years. substantial errors and inac- stantial business background that the activity was not con- He was highly respected among his peers and the ranching industry When producer support was low—somewhere in curacies, the fact that books invested in a Morgan horse ducted for profit. throughout California. the high 60 percent range—the group made an ef- were kept at all may be mit- breeding venture, and hired Courts also consider Allan survived two wives: Phyllis fort to make the program more efficient. igated. a reputable breeder and whether taxpayers exhibit (Anderson) Jamison and Norma (Mor- ton) Jamison. He is survived by daugh- In the early 1990s, the checkoff was somewhat One case described the im- trainer, a profit objective was desirable business qualities portance of proper books and found. In addition, taxpayers in other endeavors. Thus, for ters Lila Susan James, and Gail Jean of a mess, and the limited resources the program Faulkner (Robert), Covelo, CA; Ardis records this way: “The pur- who seek legal advice in the example, the Tax Court not- Ardell Faulkner (Kenneth Roy), had were not invested wisely. I was one of the pro- pose of maintaining books form of a tax opinion letter ed that the taxpayer pos- Mitchell, OR; brothers, Don Jamison, gram’s greatest critics at that point. and records is more than to are able to demonstrate that sessed diligence, initiative, Glen Jamison and sister Myrna Archer, This entire issue to a great degree takes us all and many grandchildren and great- memorialize for tax purpos- they have sought expertise in foresight, and other quali- grandchildren. the way back to the merger between the National es the existence of the sub- connection with the business ties that often lead to busi- Contributions can be made to the Cattlemen’s Association and the National Live- ject transactions; it is to fa- aspects of the venture. ness success in concluding Covelo Fire Department, Covelo, CA. stock and Meat Board that formed the current cilitate a means of periodical- National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). ly determining profitability NCBA is indeed the largest contractor to CBB, and analyzing expenses such and it was designed to be that way to gain operat- that proper cost saving meas- ures might be implemented ing efficiencies. The merger created a lot of ani- in a timely and efficient man- mosity, and many felt that the National Cattle- ner.” men’s Association wouldn’t survive without the Prior experience in farm- funding from the CBB, which may or may not ing or livestock, with some ef- have been the case. fort to keep up with current It has been difficult for many to see the differ- practices in the field, tend to ence between NCBA’s policy efforts and the show profit motive. Thus, group’s promotional efforts, but there is a big dif- where the taxpayer was born ference. For instance, would NCBA have been and brought up on a farm able to deal with the recent BSE issues or food and knew the undertaking in which he engages, this is ev- safety issues without checkoff dollars, or ask the idence of a profit motive. The question, “Are consumer attitudes toward beef dif- fact that a taxpayer has no ferent today because of the CBB or not?” prior experience in the area Asking any of those questions at this point is a of the activity and receives no waste of time. Producers lost any control over the expert advice weigh heavily program the day it hit the U.S. District Court and against the assertion that he Judge Charles Kornmann of South Dakota ruled or she in fact entered the ac- the checkoff unconstitutional because of first tivity for profit. amendment violations. Where a taxpayer with no The real irony to the entire saga is that all the prior experience enters into a farming activity, that tax- Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) wanted to payer must show not only do originally was petition producers to hold anoth- that advice was obtained in er referendum, fifteen years after the program the particular area of en- was initially approved. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 13, 2004 3 Japan prefers Canadian beef tracing over U.S. Beef BITS A mission sent by the while the accuracy and stor- tion of full-scale beef im- The mission consisted of Japanese government to age of data on beef produc- ports from Canada is high- officials from the Foreign analyze measures to pre- tion in the United States ly likely if necessary condi- Ministry, the Ministry of Tyson closing Maine plant vent bovine spongiform en- vary greatly in the absence tions are met, imports of Health, Labor and Welfare, Tyson Foods announced recently it will close its cephalitis (BSE) in North of a uniform recording sys- American beef will be sub- the Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan’s Meats plant in Portland, ME, on Feb. 1. The America presented a report tem. stantially limited even Forestry and Fisheries, and 65,000-square-foot plant has been in operation since Tuesday indicating the Based on the mission re- when the ban is removed the Cabinet Office’s Food 1961. Tyson acquired the plant in 2001 as part of its need to substantially limit port, a farm ministry offi- unless accurate production Safety Commission. — purchase of IBP. Tyson said the facility was not suit- beef imports from the U.S. cial said that while resump- data become available. Combined Reports able for additional investment. The sliced meats and even when Japan removes cooked roast beef produced at the plant and marketed a ban on them, government primarily under the “Jordan’s” and “Kirschner” labels officials said. Vets accused of switching brain samples will continue to be sold in the Northeast but will be Data on slaughtered Two veterinarians em- pany did not break any laws cause of this.” made at Tyson plants in New York, Iowa, Oklahoma cows were found to vary ployed by Finland’s Nation- and the products were reli- “The European Union will and Wisconsin. greatly from farm to farm al Food Agency are on trial, able and the internal super- not be taking any action in Bi-Lo, Bruno’s sale anticipated in the U.S., they said. accused of switching cattle vision system worked. regard to the doctored BSE The mission visited farms brain samples collected as “The National Food Ag- samples reported from Fin- Dutch retail company Ahold said recently it expects and other cow-related fa- part of the Finland’s BSE ency is responsible for ac- land,” Jaana Huso-Kallio, to sell its U.S.-based Bi-Lo and Bruno’s chains to equi- cilities in Alberta, Canada, testing program. The veteri- tions of their staff,” the com- deputy director of the Euro- ty groups at the end of the year. Ahold officials said and Kansas from Nov. 29 narians worked at the Snell- pany’s managing director pean Commission’s con- they were confident the company would sell the 470 until Dec. 3 to gather data man slaughterhouse in Gerhard Snellman said. “We sumer protection division, stores this year, although initial interest by some par- to help the government de- Pietarsaari, Finland, in 2000. have made provision for en- said. “Everything has been ties had been reduced by the sale of some Winn-Dixie cide whether to remove an In 2003, the National Food suring that the Agency will duly reported and now it is stores. Ahold has been selling-off under-performing import ban on beef from Agency suspended both of also answer for the possible up to the Finnish authori- assets in several different countries as it attempts to the U.S. and Canada im- them on suspicion of wrong- loss of business and dam- ties to resolve the matter.” cut debt in the wake of serious financial difficulties posed after the discovery of doing. The family-owned age to our reputation be- — WLJ caused by the discovery of accounting irregularities in BSE in the two countries. Snellman meat-processing February 2003. Planning to allow im- firm is the only Finnish November sales soar for BK ports of beef only from cows slaughterhouse with a li- King of the ‘Close-Outs’ slaughtered when they cense to export beef into the Same-store sales at Burger King rose 9.1 percent in were 20 months old or U.S., according to a Finnish On the November, with franchise sales rising 8.6 percent and younger, the government news report. Cutting Edge of company-owned store sales rising 14.2 percent. Greg requires accurate data on The report continued that Competitive Feeding. Brenneman, chief executive, said sales were strong the age of cows as a condi- the plant owners organized worldwide, driven by “strong promotional programs tion for lifting the ban. a briefing at which Snellman and continued demand for our traditional favorites Dinklage Feedyards The mission found that workers were informed of Survey-Proven the Nation’s Highest-Performance Feedyard like the Whopper and new menu offerings like the Canada has a nationwide the latest events. The proces- P.O. Box 274 • Sidney, NE 69162 Angus Steak Burger...” system to trace each cow sor emphasized that the com- Call Toll Free: (888) 343-5940 • www.dinklagefeedyards.com Kroger’s sales, profits rise Sales rose 5.9 percent at Cincinnati-based Kroger, to $12.9 billion, in the third quarter. Same-store sales rose 3.2 percent, but excluding fuel sales, the increase was only 1.8 percent. Profits, meanwhile, jumped 23 percent, to $142.7 million from $110.2 million a year ago. For the nine months so far in fiscal 2004, Kroger’s profits have dropped from $652 million to $548 mil- lion, while sales have risen 4.9 percent. Most of the profit decline is due to a bitter strike that hit the com- pany’s Southern California stores, impacting profits in the first quarter. Producers buying slaughterhouse Quebec farmers, who have been blockading the province’s largest slaughterhouse demanding higher prices for beef cattle, have decided to buy it instead. According to Laurent Pellerin, president of Union des Prodocteurs Agricoles, the union will buy a majority interest in the Colbex abattoir outside Drum- mondville, Quebec. The union will then pay a percent- age of the 42 cents-per-pound minimum farmers are demanding for their beef, with the province covering the remainder. The union hopes that the minimum How can one bull change price will push up prices in the consumer market so that the government support will not be required on a your profitability picture? long-term basis. Hong Kong opens to Canadian beef If he’s an Angus bull, he can open unmatched Hong Kong’s Food and Environmental Hygiene value-based marketing opportunities for you. Department late last month opened its border to Canadian boneless beef from cattle under 30 months By turning out one Angus bull on a British-based cow with all specified risk materials (SRMs) removed. The department resumed processing applications for beef herd, your calf crop performance will increase through imports beginning Dec. 1. “Having been satisfied with improved maternal traits, lower birth weights and Canada’s implementation of enhanced control meas- ures against bovine spongiform encephalopathy… we optimum growth. The Angus-sired heifers are some of the will partially lift the suspension of imports of Canadian beef,” a spokesman for the department said. most valued replacements in the beef business. The steer Hong Kong still remains closed to U.S. beef. mates are more likely to meet or exceed the requirements Slaughter change requested for Certified Angus Beef ®, not to mention improve feedlot Based on a PETA videotape showing inhumane killing procedures, the world’s largest kosher certifica- performance. It’s a fact—higher-percentage Angus feedlot tion authority has asked AgriProcessors Inc., Postville, steers have fewer health problems, lower mortality rates and IA, to change its slaughter methods. The tape appar- ently shows workers cutting the throats of steers, lower treatment costs than other steers.* tearing out their tracheae and esophagi and dumping the animals on the floor where they thrashed until they bled to death. After viewing the tape, a represen- The power of one Angus bull can tative of Israel’s chief rabbinate said meat from AgriProcessors, the world’s largest glatt kosher change your future in the beef business. slaughterhouse, would no longer be accepted in Israel if the scenes on the tape were standard practice. Glatt, under kosher law, means the animals are free of cer- tain physical defects. Aussie beef wins Korean award Australia’s beef brand in Korea, Hoju Chungjung Woo, has been judged as Korea’s leading meat brand. The award was part of the “Best Brand Awards,” which are conducted annually by leading Korean Call today for more information. newspaper Hankookilbo. Hoju Chungjung Woo was chosen over nine other leading meat brands. When 3201 Frederick Avenue judging the awards, the panel took into account each St. Joseph, Missouri 64506 brand’s market share, brand awareness, brand poten- 816.383.5100 • Fax: 816.233.9703 tial and consumer survey data. The Hoju Chungjung www.angus.org Woo brand appears in Korea’s leading department * Iowa State University Data ©2004 American Angus Association and hypermarket stores and is widely used by the Certified Angus Beef ® is a registered trademark of Certified Angus Beef, LLC country’s top hotels and major restaurant chains. 4 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Kansas group sets producer-based policy Kansas Livestock Associ- non-property tax sources are vide funding or tax incen- Sericea lespedeza, now Packer being sued ation (KLA) members at- funding mechanisms pre- tives for the purchase of vol- found on nearly 700,000 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tending the group’s recent ferred by KLA. untary conservation ease- acres in Kansas, was also filed a lawsuit against AgriProcessors Inc., Postville, IA, annual convention, held Dec. KLApolicy supports elim- ments that preserve work- addressed in KLA policy. claiming the company repeatedly exceeded legal limits 2-3 in Wichita, set policy, in- ination of the federal estate ing ranches and farms. Members support federal leg- on pollutants discharged from its plant into a munici- cluding resolutions on ani- tax. The resolution contains KLAmembers support en- islation and regulatory ef- pal wastewater treatment facility, according to the The mal identification, taxes, pri- additional language opposing vironmental regulations forts to provide landowners Gazette newspaper. The newspaper said the suit was filed vate property rights, wind reductions in the unified promulgated and enforced financial assistance for con- in federal court. energy and protecting work- credit or the elimination of by the state, as opposed to lo- trolling and eradicating the According to the suit, AgriProcessors violated the fed- ing ranch lands. stepped-up basis provisions. cal units of government. Al- non-native, invasive species. eral Clean Water Act and pre-treatment regulations by A resolution on the pend- The connection between lowing counties to impose The resolution also supports exceeding limits on total flow, biochemical oxygen demand, ing national animal identifi- property rights and wind en- additional environmental allowing county weed depart- total suspended solids, and chloride. EPA wants the cation system expresses con- ergy generated a great deal regulations on livestock facil- ments to combine efforts and plant to meet discharge limits and pay unspecified civ- tinuing concerns about con- of discussion, resulting in a ities would create a “patch- resources in acquiring and il penalties. The suit also alleges that discharges from fidentiality and liability. KLA new resolution asking for work of inconsistent rules,” distributing chemicals for AgriProcessors caused the city to violate effluent limits members, who support the government compensation if the group said. treating land infested with specified in its wastewater discharge permit, and identification initiative, be- local, state or federal actions Interest was expressed in the noxious weed. AgriProcessors failed to meet reporting requirements for lieve strongly the national restrict or remove a private an irrigation transition pro- anhydrous ammonia used at the plant. program should optimize the property owner’s opportuni- gram. KLAmembers voted to Officers elected Jay Eaton, an attorney representing Agriprocessors, role of the private sector to ty to participate in the devel- support state and federal leg- Lindsborg, KS, stocker op- said the federal government has rejected several com- administer and hold animal opment of wind energy. This islation that would create erator and cattle feeder Tom pany requests to resolve the dispute through mediation. records. The membership policy suggests consideration voluntary incentives for wa- Toll was approved by board Eaton said EPA is basing its charges on faulty data. supports state and federal be given in any wind debate ter right forfeitures in areas members as the association’s “EPA previously determined the wastewater sampling legislation to limit animal to certain special areas, in- where appropriated rights president for 2005. Ron methods used by the city were improper, yet those very owners’liability exposure un- cluding the Flint Hills, exceed sustainable use. Estes, a cow-calf producer samples are the basis for the suit allegations,” he said. der a private or public animal Smoky Hills and Gyp Hills. New KLA policy supports and auction market operator Eaton added that EPArefuses to use samples from days identification system. KLA In related policy, KLAsup- legislation reforming the cur- from Atchison, was chosen the company had no or low production. “That artificial- supported a bill passed by ports legislative action that rent dam inspection require- as the new president elect. — ly raises average data, which the federal government then the 2004 Kansas legislature would prohibit the use of em- ments contained in Kansas WLJ uses to allege violations,” Eaton said. — WLJ that prevents the producer inent domain by utilities con- law. Such legislative initia- from being held to a higher structing wind energy trans- tives should place the burden standard of care if an ani- mission lines. The legisla- Ag groups watching property rights suit mal passes state or federal tion should protect, in partic- of costly inspection on the Kansas Department of Wa- inspection. ular, the property rights of Producers who own land crease the tax base and col- involved in speculative real Policy on property taxes those who have not leased ter Resources, not private dam owners, especially in around urban areas, espe- lect more money through the estate ventures with private will guide KLA during the premises for wind develop- cially in areas being devel- enterprise. According to the cases where increased in- increased economic develop- state legislature’s school ment. oped, may want to pay close ment in this area. Several of brief, “Speculative develop- spection and repair is re- funding debate. KLA mem- Another new resolution attention to Kelo v. City of the landowners surrendered ment projects are the quired due to the state’s re- bers oppose depending sole- supports state legislation cre- New London, a property immediately, but Kelo said province of private enter- classification of dams based ly on property taxes to fund ating a Kansas conservation rights case currently before she liked her location and prise, not government.” on downstream develop- education. Increased reliance easement funding source. At the U.S. Supreme Court. Ac- wanted to stay there. She Potts pointed out the prop- ment. on income taxes and other least 19 states already pro- cording to producer organi- decided to defend her private zations, this case will have property rights and let a Your best value significant implications for judge decide if she has to “We are optimistic farm and ranch owners in quality feed move. across the nation because it Eighteen state farm bu- that the Supreme supplements. will decide the government’s reau organizations, along Court will clarify rights to take land to increase with the American Farm Bu- the tax base. reau Federation (AFBF), the situation in The Kelo case is an appeal have filed friend-of-the-court favor of our farm- SUPPLEMENT CO. case filed by a homeowner P.O. Box 268 • Silver Springs, NV 89429 • 775/577-2002 briefs in this property rights in New London, CN. Home- case. 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Tax revenue cannot the New London Develop- be the basis for seizing pri- ment Corporation’s develop- Shasta Livestock Auction Yard ment activity was to create vate property.” Cottonwood, California AFBF General Counsel a development that would Julie Anna Potts said this complement that facility and ruling has the potential to provide Pfizer’s people a affect every farmer and place to live, a place to shop rancher of the nation. “The and a place to park while vis- final decision will reverber- iting Pfizer’s facility and give Friday, December 17, 2004 ate across the nation because business people a place to this is the biggest eminent stay in a waterfront hotel.” Expecting 2,500 Head domain and private proper- The California Farm Bu- ty case to be ruled on in reau fought a similar type of Special Christmas Feeder Sale years,” said Potts.“The U.S. a taking over a decade ago by Supreme Court must rule sponsoring a change to Cal- whether government bodies ifornia’s Redevelopment Law. can use eminent domain to That effort added protection No Sale December 24, 2004 basically seize non-blighted to agricultural land from in- private property and hand clusion in redevelopment it over to other private enti- projects. ties simply because they AFBF is pleased with the Merry Christmas! might earn higher tax in- support of its state affiliates, come.” including California, Con- In their friend-of-the-court necticut, Florida, Indiana, brief, AFBF pointed out that Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, each agricultural landowner Michigan, New Jersey, New Upcoming Sales: is threatened “with the loss York, North Carolina, Ohio, of productive farm and ranch Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, December 31, 2004 land solely to allow someone Rhode Island, Texas, Utah else to put it to a different pri- and Virginia. vate use.” On behalf of the AFBF, AFBF emphasized that Potts said, “We are optimistic this case was not a matter of that the Supreme Court will Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. cleaning up a slum or blight- clarify the situation in favor ed neighborhood; this prop- of our farmers and ranch- (530) 347-3793 erty seizure occurred in a ers.” Website: www.wvmcattle.com • E-mail: [email protected] working class neighborhood. At this time, a schedule The Farm Bureau also has not been set for this prop- Ellington Peek: (530) 527-3600 • Andy Peek: (530) 347-4711 wanted to make a point in erty rights case. — Sarah this case by suggesting that L. Swenson, WLJ Associ- municipalities should not be ate Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 13, 2004 5 Producer groups debate model for COOL As Congress wrapped up posed fix is to model COOL uct labeled,” said Dierlam. Dierlam said. mestic product program. likely to pay for services of an the last lawmaking session based on the National School He said under the current Allowances for feeder cat- To address concerns over auditor if they don’t plan to of 2004, mandatory country- Lunch Program. “The school law, a vast majority of im- tle imported to the U.S. in the feeder imports, R-CALF said, make use of the program. of-origin-labeling (COOL) re- lunch program provides a ports go unlabeled. On top of school lunch program alarm “Although this program does Bullard added that the pa- mained on the books for pos- model in which all ineligible that, Dierlam said that only producer groups. These not specifically address cat- perwork is all irrelevant un- sible implementation in (foreign) products are iden- .87 percent—less than one groups point out that the tle raised in part in the U.S., der mandatory COOL be- 2006. With just over a year tified and everything else is percent—of packers even school lunch program allows but not born in the U.S., it is cause USDA would only be left before this contentious deemed to be domestic,” said participate in the school cattle that have spent any very clear that beef must using the methodology and program comes into play, de- Danni Beer, R-CALF COOL lunch program. According to time in the U.S. to remain originate in the U.S. and that not these specific procedures. bate is still brewing over committee chairwoman. figures he quoted from US- unidentified as foreign prod- mere transformation or fur- NCBA continues to hold how—or if —it should be im- She said the proposal en- DA, there are about 6,500 uct, just because they were ther process of beef products the position that COOL plemented. compasses what Congress federally inspected plants in processed in one of the US- will not constitute a change should be a voluntary pro- Soon after Congress failed intended and what the law the U.S. and only 57 plants DA approved facilities. The in definition of domestic prod- gram that producers can par- to attach an amendment to allows in the efficient imple- participate in the school program does, however, re- uct.” ticipate in and incur the cost the Omnibus Appropriations mentation of COOL. lunch program. quire animals imported Bill Bullard, CEO of R- of distinguishing their prod- Spending bill that would “All USDA has to do is “Another simple solution strictly for slaughter to be CALF said the bottom-line is uct if they so choose. have repealed mandatory identify the foreign cattle they are proposing, that’s no identified as foreign meat. that none of loopholes or ex- “It is just not possible to COOL and made it volun- whose meat would only be el- solution,” said Dierlam. One other note NCBA emptions are relevant be- pass a bill in Congress that tary, producer organizations igible for a respective foreign If such a small percentage wanted known about the cause R-CALF is not sug- would mandate this law on issued statements expressing label, and everything not of packers participate in the school lunch program is that gesting use of the structur- all foodservice to comply disappointment. One of those identified as a foreign ani- program, how can the it has four exemptions. Prod- al components of the school with,” said Dierlam. “Politi- groups was the National Cat- mal would be eligible for the school’s have enough food to ucts can be purchased from lunch program but rather cally it won’t happen.” — tlemen’s Beef Association USA label,” said Beer. “Ob- serve? Dierlam responded to packers who don’t partici- the methodology it deploys. Sarah L. Swenson, WLJ (NCBA). Bryan Dierlam, act- viously, using this model that question by saying that pate in the program if there “The methodology that is the Associate Editor ing executive director of leg- would allow for the imple- processors do not have to par- is ethnic preferences, if quan- most efficient way to verify islative affairs at NCBAsaid, mentation of mandatory ticipate in the school lunch tity or quality is not avail- product eligibility is to iden- “It’s unfortunate that some COOL at no cost to U.S. pro- program to provide food to able, or if there is significant tify first the ineligible prod- members of Congress con- ducers.” schools. However, schools price difference. ucts and presume all other tinue to support a law that NCBA disagrees. The who want to purchase USDA “So the program has loop- products are domestic,” said will cost America’s family group said before producers subsidized food must buy holes and can easily be com- Bullard. “In the case of the ranchers billions of dollars are sold on this idea, they from packers who meet the promised,” said Dierlam. National School Lunch Pro- in compliance costs that will need to do some research and requirements and partici- When concerns about gram, that is cattle import- eventually be passed back to understand the loopholes. pate in the program. these issues originally arose, ed for immediate slaughter Bale consumers.” “It never ceases to amaze NCBA feels most packing R-CALF USAsent a letter to and all beef imported in the Feeders In response to this con- me the support that R-CALF plants do not participate in A. J. Yates, administrator for U.S., which presently bears cern, R-CALF USA recently has for mandatory labeling the program because it is USDA’s Agricultural Mar- a country-of-origin labeling proposed a solution. The pro- programs that get no prod- “burdensome, onerous, and keting Service, clarifying as required by the Tariff Act bureaucratic.” Dierlam ex- their interpretation of the of 1930. So you identify those plained that to partake, pack- school lunch program. They products and all products not ers must have an approved said, in large part, the pro- marked with that labeling Stocks cheap, available segregation plan, which gram supports the definition would presume to be domes- that hay doesn’t.” means they have to be able of born, raised and slaugh- tic.” Corn Livestock nutritionists to segregate imported prod- tered in the U.S. R-CALF The identification on im- (from page 1) have said in most cases, corn ucts, products of mixed ori- added that contractors must ported cattle, as explained Waterers stalks have anywhere be- gin, and so on. And, these be in “compliance with do- by Bullard, is a brand to dis- but it has both the neces- were only a few of the pack- mestic origin requirements” tinguish country of origin sary roughage to keep cattle tween 4-7 percent protein ers’ record-keeping chores, and have an approved do- and a permanent blue ear stomachs healthy and prob- with total digestible nutri- tag. The responsibility for ably enough corn to meet ents (TDN) ranging around Mexico sends first beef to Japan marking the animals would most of the extra energy re- 50 percent. Full stalks with fall on U.S. border protec- quirements for winter. It’s intact ears of grain can have Mexico sent its first-ever beef exports to Japan on Sun- tion and not on producers. still cheaper than a lot of 9-11 percent protein, with day, Dec. 5, after reaching an agreement with the Asian Bullard also clarified that Mineral hay out there. Even to get it TDN going over 60 percent. nation in July to sell it some $250 million worth of Mexi- the School Lunch Program is Feeders hauled 1,000 miles or more, “There is still some need can beef. only a model for live cattle. it’s cheaper than hay.” for some supplementation, The first shipment contained some 20 metric tons of beef It would be up to the packer Avery Davenport, broker but it’s more Mintrate blocks and was valued at about $125,000, according to the Mexi- to implement a system to identify animals once the for Salina, KS-based High and salt, instead of cake or can agriculture ministry. Tuff Stuff Plains Feed Resources, Inc., other more substantial, and Subsequent monthly shipments, labeled as Mexico Cal- hide is removed. He said that system should not be difficult said he is seeing prices in expensive, supplemental idad Suprema—Mexico Supreme Quality—are expected the same range right now, to average 80 metric tons and be worth about $500,000. since packers already segre- feeds,” Davenport said. gate beef for branded pro- but that they could get even Producers are urged to do Mexico and Japan are building trade links and signed a grams. cheaper as time goes by. a lot of research when buy- separate free trade agreement in September that will give R-CALF believes the rea- “There are still more than ing baled corn and corn Mexican agriculture products a foothold in east Asia, and son a majority of packers 3.5 million acres of corn not stalks because problems can Japanese technology an important stepping stone to the U.S. don’t participate in the pro- harvested for grain, and the arise. If stalks are green or market. gram is because they have to later (in the year) it gets the are too tough, they are prob- The agreement, which would be Japan’s second bilater- pay USDAfor an annual au- more unlikely it gets it will al free trade agreement, has yet to be ratified by each coun- dit to maintain their certifi- www.hutchison-inc.com ably too wet and could mold email: [email protected] get harvested for that pur- if put into covered or indoor try’s legislators, but that is expected to happen sometime cation. Therefore, R-CALF pose. It’s entirely possible storage. The mold produced before March of 2005. — WLJ believes that packers are not 1-800-525-0121 that anywhere between 1-2 by those cornstalks was not million acres won’t be grain said to be fatal to cattle, ex- worthy and will have to be cept in the sense that it could We are Proud to be a Participating Hotel for: baled or dumped. 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This baled corn is not compared to last year’s only better priced than hay, record crop of 10.1 billion Molly Flagg at 303-262-7722 but it has some additional bushels. — Steven D. protein and energy benefits Vetter, WLJ Editor 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216 6 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Texas gears up for premises ID project Ranchers and other live- and tracking individual an- livestock organizations and Texas also may register on- to animals before they base. Ultimately, when stock facility owners from imals. associations are seeking na- line through the TAHC’s leave the premises, or up- an animal’s number is every facet of the Texas live- According to Dr. Bob Hill- tional and state legislation to Web page at http://www. on arrival at feedlots or or- queried, a report should stock industry can now sign man, a member of the Secre- protect the data from public tahc.state.tx.us. der buyers’ facilities, at list all the premise num- up for a unique “premises tary’s Advisory Subcommit- release or access. “Regulato- “The second component of livestock markets or other bers where the animal had identification numbers.” The tee on the National Animal ry agencies do not need or the national system—ani- livestock sites. This will been maintained. Like- premises identification num- Identification System, this want access to production mal identification—is ready give facility owners and wise, when a premise num- ber will identify the location system has been under devel- data, but specific informa- for ‘field-testing.’ This in- managers an opportunity ber is queried, the list of re- of livestock operations. This opment for several years, tion, such as the age and volves the unique identifi- to evaluate the system and lated animal identification is the first step in implement- with input and ideas from class of animal, as well as cation of each head of live- calculate the costs and time numbers should appear. ing a national system for nearly 70 federal and state movement information is stock moved from its original involved. When an animal is har- quickly tracing animals for animal health agencies and critical for finding potential- herd. For cattle, sheep, goats, Implantable electronic vested, its number will be disease investigations or dur- livestock industry associa- ly infected or exposed ani- cervidae (deer) and some devices will be used for retired. ing a disease outbreak or an- tions. Hillman also serves as mals during a disease situ- other species of livestock, identifying and tracking “With the roll-out for the imal health emergencies. Texas’state veterinarian and ation,” he said. the identification device will horses. premises identification sys- The Texas Animal Health heads the TAHC. Today, it can take days to be an electronic ear tag, or When identified animals tem, and field trials under- Commission (TAHC) also is Hillman noted that there track the movement of live- RFID tag. are sold, moved or harvest- way for animal identifica- launching a year-long pilot has been deep discussions stock to ensure that all ex- Hillman said that the ed, project participants will tion, we are much closer to project to test the durability about the need for informa- posed or diseased animals TAHC, Oklahoma Depart- report the event to third- the goal of fighting disease and reliability of electronic tion to remain confidential. have been detected, Hillman ment of Agriculture, Food party data service pro- more efficiently and effec- ear tags, related equipment The USDA, state-level agen- said. He predicted that by and Forestry; and the Os- viders by computer, fax or tively,” said Hillman. “Once and databases for identifying cies, such as the TAHC, and 2008 when the national sys- age Nation in Oklahoma mail, Hillman said. Animal the field trials are complet- tem is fully implemented and are working cooperatively tag numbers will be corre- ed across the U.S., im- mandatory, tracking live- on a year-long pilot proj- lated in the database to provements can be made stock movements could be ect, funded by USDA. Field premises identification “ad- before the animal identifi- streamlined, greatly enhanc- tests also are being con- dresses.” cation system is launched ing disease eradication ef- ducted in at least 20 other A major aspect of the nationally. By that time, forts. states to ensure the sys- project will involve deter- we hope to have confiden- Hillman explained that tem will function well when mining problems that oc- tiality issues, and any the national animal identifi- it is fully implemented. cur when integrating in- equipment and database cation system, also called “In Texas, we will work formation from several da- compatibility problems “NAIS,” has two major com- with specified ranches and ta collection systems into a evaluated, addressed and ponents. The first, he said, is livestock facilities, equip- central or common data- resolved.” — WLJ the unique premises. This ment suppliers and com- seven-character alphabetic puter data service provid- and numerical “address” is to ers to test the effectiveness, Court hears testimony be assigned to ranches and durability and compatibil- said through various promo- other sites where animals ity of equipment and data- Checkoff tional programs, and that are maintained or moved. bases for identifying and (from page 1) they were forced to be asso- Premises information will tracking individual ani- ciated with them, even if reside in a database man- mals,” said Dr. Hillman. As credit for the advertisements they disagreed with the aged by each state and acces- many as 80,000 individual- it still would be unlawful to premise of various ad cam- sible only by animal health ly numbered electronic tags force ranchers to pay for paigns. officials. will be used by the pilot them,” Tribe said. “I don’t Sources with the defen- Hillman said facility own- project participants. So all think that solves any prob- dants said they thought they ers can obtain premises iden- animals can be identified lem except the deception.” tification numbers by call- prior to change of owner- When LMA initiated the provided the most com- ing the TAHC’s headquar- ship or commingling with constitutional challenge, the pelling arguments, and there ters in Austin at 1-800-550- animals owned by other primary argument was that is a very good chance the 8242. By late January, ranch- producers. individual ranchers had no program will be deemed con- ers and facility owners in The tags may be applied input as to what would be stitutional and remain in place. “We are confident that the checkoff is constitutional, and arguments made in the courtroom today only rein- forced that confidence,” said Cattlemen’s Beef Board Chairman Nelson Curry. “We’re pleased that the Supreme Court agreed to hear our case and pleased that USDAand the U.S. De- partment of Justice have stood behind the checkoff throughout this litigation. “Now we’re in the final stretch of this case, and the decision rests in the hands of the justices of the Supreme Court. Cattle producers can rest assured that the Beef Board will remain focused on investing their checkoff dollars into programs aimed at building demand for their product and, as a result, in- creasing their opportunities for profit.” A specific date for the Supreme Court’s decision is unknown. It appears, how- ever, a ruling will be made before July. Chief Justice William Rehnquist was ab- sent from last Wednesday’s arguments. The court said he would make a decision on the issue based on tran- scripts from the proceedings and from briefs filed earlier. ® CRYSTALYX is easy to feed, and can’t be If the program is deemed bitten, chewed or over-consumed. Plus, no unconstitutional, there is a protocol in place by which other free-choice supplement offers so many funding granted and imple- mented for fiscal year 2005 options, with so much research. will remain in place until completed. Any non-imple- For more proof call 1-800-727-2502 today mented programs will be dis- for your free Supplementation Guide — banded. Any remaining funds will not be refunded to and proven “Results by the Barrel.” producers, according to ad- ministrators of the program. If disbanded, between $85- 90 million a year will be lost in promoting beef to U.S. www.crystalyx.com consumers, USDA statisti- cians said. — Steven D. Vet- © 2004 All rights reserved. ter, WLJ Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 13, 2004 7 Washington Cattlemen conclude 79th convention The Washington Cattle- Knopp, Farm Credit Services; evaluated. Hot items of dis- • Poultry is covered. live animal evaluation class- or research agriculture sci- men’s Association (WCA) and and Dr. Mike Lathrop, Pfiz- cussion included livestock • All points of sale are cov- es and judging teams. entists. It decided to submit Washington CattleWomen’s er Animal Health. More than identification, animal health, ered under the rule. WCA was also in support this request to the governor. Association (WCW) complet- 75 people attended this event. specifically BSE, Canadian WCAsupported legislation of a land grant university and WCA’s trade show consist- ed its 79th annual conven- Some of the other speakers border issues and country of that would require any state requested the proceeds from ed of over 40 booths from an- tion and trade show where included Washington Depart- origin labeling. agency acquiring private the sales of property that was nearly 250 people gathered to ment of Agriculture Director imal health and pharmaceu- Policy resolutions property to provide local given and/or developed for ticals, breed associations, feed hear speakers and set asso- Valoria Loveland, Northwest county governments with an the Animal Sciences Depart- stores, and educational ciation policy for the coming Pilot Project (NWPP) Chair- WCA passed a resolution adequate plan of operation ment or the College of Veteri- year. man Rick Stott and Wash- saying rapid diagnosis is crit- for any additional properties booths. The department of The convention opened ington Cattlemen’s Associa- ical to the control of foreign acquired; provide a long nary Medicine be deposited agriculture featured an with a tour of the Tyson Fresh tion Livestock Identification animal disease outbreaks. range management plan, in- in a separate, specifically des- AFO/CAFO display, Johnes Since the Washington lab has Meats Plant in Wallula, WA. Chairman Neil Kayser. These cluding noxious weed con- ignated capital endowment display, and an agricultural Members of the association speakers informed the WCA the capability to rapidly diag- fund to be only used by the statistics display. nose foreign animal diseases, trol; provide proof of adequate had the opportunity to watch and WCW members about Animal Science Department Sponsors of the convention production and ask questions. the NWPP. such as hoof-and-mouth dis- money for implementation of or the College of Veterinary Opening session began Committee meetings ease (HMD), WCA recom- the plan; provide an econom- included Tyson Fresh Meats, with a Pfizer Cattlemen’s Col- proved to be educational and mend the lab run diagnos- ic impact statement regard- Medicine. Agri Beef, Washington Beef, lege, sponsored by Pfizer An- informative, accomplishing tics on HMD-suspect animals ing how acquiring addition- Furthermore, WCA re- Northwest Farm Credit Ser- imal Health. This included a lot of business. Guests in- to provide provisional results al property will affect eco- fused to support the Univer- vices, WCAAllied Industries, discussions targeting ranch- cluded Director Loveland, Dr. while federal labs run con- nomic conditions in the com- sity’s budgetary requests to Beef Northwest Feeders, Pfiz- ing families and young ranch- Leonard Eldridge, Washing- firmation tests. munities in question; and en- the state legislature until a er Animal Health, Rathbun ers interested in learning and ton State veterinarian, Wash- WCA decided to support courage livestock grazing policy is developed and imple- Angus and Walco Interna- mented that will preserve the being progressive in the cat- ington State University staff, mandatory country-of-origin where it is compatible with tional. the primary purpose for state future of a land grant uni- tle industry and financial Washington Department of labeling (COOL) when US- The convention concluded planning for acquiring or in- Agriculture staff and others. DA-AMS addresses the fol- ownership. versity. heriting a ranch. Speakers The guests were on hand lowing concerns: WCAfurther resolved that WCA supported the con- with Past President Sid included Gus Hughbanks, most of convention to answer • Putting in a rule that a the Washington State Uni- cept that at least two mem- Viebrock handing the gavel Washington State conserva- producer questions and listen signed affidavit satisfies the versity, Animal Science De- bers of the Washington State over to new WCA President tionist; Jim Fitzgerald, Farm to concerns. New policies requirement for verification partment, plan for and main- University Board of Regents Pete Guglielmino of Kettle Service Agency; Wendy were set, and old policies were of origin. tain facilities and staff for be production agriculturists Falls, WA. — WLJ Prather ranch awarded honors Governor Schwarzenegger sources. Established in 1993, of livestock. Several hundred announced the recipients of GEELA honors individuals, acres are operated as wildlife ATTENTION DIESEL OWNER this year’s highest and most organizations and business- preserve. The ranch supports prestigious environmental es that demonstrate excep- one of the largest certified SAFELY get 75 more horsepower and up to 100 more honors—the Governor’s En- tional leadership in building organic beef herds in the miles from your next tank of fuel-Guaranteed-all for vironmental and Econo- public-private partnerships country and is a producer of mic Leadership Awards while conserving the envi- high quality organic and con- less than a typical monthly truck payment! (GEELA) Dec. 3. ronment. ventional hay. re you 100% satisfied with your Power Stroke, Cummins or Duramax’s towing “Each one of these recipi- Prather Ranch of Oroville, The practice of sustain- Apower and fuel economy? If not, you need to stop what you are doing and pay ents has shown a deep com- CA, was recognized as the ability is measured in many close attention to what I’m about to share with you. mitment to balancing envi- 2004 award winner in the outstanding and innovative If you are like most diesel owners … you think about improving your truck’s weak ronmental preservation and Sustainable Practices catego- practices including: towing performance and poor fuel mileage every time you lug up a steep grade or protection with the need to ry. Prather Ranch is a verti- • Hydroelectric plant on- pull up to the pump and see the latest fuel prices. keep California’s economy cally integrated, agribusi- site growing. 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Copyright © 2004 SEGUE Performance Solutions LLC (406) 441-4400 Helena, Montana son of Schurrtop Global, dam by 9440 start calving Jan. 18; to X Bar Ranch, Scotch Cap 1483; to Brade Gage, $1,300 apiece. 70 head to start calv- Stansberry, MO, $6,500. C117, a 5-10- ing Feb. 1; to Ty Williams, Lockney, TX, 03 son of Schurrtop Performer, dam by Minerts Expressive 105; to Olsen $1,275 apiece. 70 head to start calv- Welcome 2005 Stock Show participants! Bros., $6,000. 3107, a 3-2-03 son of ing Jan. 18; to Ty Williams, $1,260. — Schurrtop MC, dam by Schurrtop JIM GIES Come Enjoy Denver at an Supreme; to John Taylor, Taylor, NE, JACOBSEN RANCH $6,000. C030, a 4-2-03 son of Beebe Salers and Angus Bulls Award Winning Hotel!! Ideal 5808-1191, dam by Ace of Dec. 6, Great Falls, MT Spades; to Santo Land & Cattle, Sta- 74 Salers, pleton, NE, $6,000. 5233, a 5-4-03 Salers/Angus Hybrids . . . .$2,419 • Free hot breakfast with a "Build your own waffle Bar" son of Hoff Teamwork SC630-89, dam 4 Angus ...... 2,563 by Oscar 734; to Santo Land & Cat- Auctioneer: Ron Miller • Complimentary trailer parking tle, $6,000. Charolais: 5198, a 4-8-03 Wade Jacobsen and family sold • Free shuttle service to and from the National Western Complex polled son of Schurrtop Y416 V721P, an outstanding set of 2004 Salers, dam by Intiminator; to Wakefield Farm, Salers/Angus Hybrids and Angus bulls • Fitness Center New Richland, MN, $7,000. 5229, a to many repeat customers in a real • Business Center 4-9-03 polled son of Schurrtop V351- snappy event. The bulls were very E423, dam by Limited Vector; to Ler- well conditioned and muscle and thick- • Special Group Rates available wick Bros., Pine Bluff, WY, 2/3 inter- ness were very apparent. The sale • Our award winning staff will have you feeling right at home est and possession, $5,000. 5216, a saw a sharp increase in the averages Denver Stapleton 4-18-03 polled son of Schurrtop 3001- from a year ago. TOPS—Salers & Email: [email protected] V351, dam by WCR Sir Mac 4207; to Salers/Angus: JSR Jamaca 431, a 3737 Quebec Street Haussermann Ranch, Republican City, purebred black polled son of CM Mr NE, $4,500. 4077, a 3-29-03 polled son Jamaca M44K, calved 2/20/04; to Denver, Co 80207 of Schurrtop RC Signature, dam by Sunken Canyon Ranch, Buhl, ID, 303-388-6161 Ext 7802 WCR Duke 738; to Vobaril Charolais, $6,500. JSR Jamaca 420, a black Esbon, KS, $4,500. — JIM GIES polled son of CM Mr Jamaca M44K, 8 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Sale Reports

SHASTA BULL SALE this year for the second consecutive Gerber, CA, to Robert Choate, Ea- ducing top quality females and range judged by Darrel Hansen, Wilton, CA, 1107N27ET, 3-11-03 by CCR Jackpot Nov. 23, Cottonwood, CA year the All Around Range Bull hon- gleville, CA, $2,100. Reserve Com- bulls for the commercial cattleman. and breed champions were selected 1410K5 PET; to Kerry Reed via Supe- 13 Herefords ...... $2,227 ors went to Gregory Red Angus, Red- posite: SRL Name Less 396N, 5/5/03 Volume buyers included Bob Ott, Can- as well as a Supreme and Reserve rior Video, $6,800. Cooley Sutton 3574, 10 Brangus ...... 2,728 ding, CA while the Champion Pen of by Bon View New Design 878; nonville, UT; Vern Christensen, Las Supreme Champion over all breeds. 9-27-03 by WCR SirImpressive 6 Composites ...... 1,525 Five went to Tall Tree Cattle Co. Vol- Sprague River Limousin, Beatty, OR, Vegas, NV; Terry and Michelle Rigby, This year’s Supreme Champion hon- 0033ETP; to Larry Herd, IC Cattle 11 Charolais ...... 2,150 ume buyers in the sale included Math- to Melvin Rodriques, Ferndale, CA, Fairview, UT; Craig Probst, Midway, UT; ors went to Wade Beckman, Roberts, 67 Angus ...... 2,885 is Cattle, Inc., Jack LaPant and RIB $1,750. Champion Composite: SRL Justin Roche, Garland, UT; and Andy ID, and the Reserve Supreme award Company, $6,250. Cooley Dean 8 Red Angus ...... 2,213 Ranch. TOPS— Angus: KK Emltn No Hit 344N, 4/27/03 by Roths Mill- Groseta, Cottonwood, AZ. TOPS— went to Bob and Judy McCalmant, 1410N, 1-13-03 by WCR Prime Cut 4 Gelbvieh ...... 1,163 Flyer 300, 2/1/03 by KK Dbl Flyer 995; creek Unique; Sprague River Limou- Embryo pregnancy from the mating of Layton, UT. This was a strong sale with 764 Pld; to Donald Bumpers, Bumpers’ 6 Limousin ...... 1,267 KK Bar Ranch, Etna, CA, to Dan Es- sin, to Mike Milsap, Orland, CA, $1,600. Cunia to an OCC Anchor Angus cow; good demand as many of the bulls sold Ranch, $6,000. — CLINT MINCHEW 127 Total bulls ...... 2,479 cobar, Fremont, CA, $5,100. Cham- — JERRY YORK to Ed Haskell, Oakdale, AZ, $3,100. to repeat buyers. TOPS— Angus: LA FOR JIM GIES Auctioneer: John Rodgers pion Angus: TF Famous Moonshine, N40, 3/31/03 by Prompter, bred to Stout 315, 12/8/03, Vermilion Date- Sale Manager: 3/3/03 by TC Moonshine 001; Tara YARDLEY CATTLE COMPANY Juneau, bred to Swoosh; to Steve line 7078, Lazy A Angus, Cedar City, GAR-INFLUENCED Greg and Maureen Thomas Farms, Orland, CA, to Mathis Cattle, Nov. 19, Beaver, UT Baldwin, Eagle Point, OR, $2,750. UT; to Shandar Angus, Payson, UT, COMMERCIAL FEMALES This long- Inc., Snelling, CA, $4,600. Reserve 2 Embryos ...... $2,550 L157, 3/14/01 by Resistol; to Steve and RS Cattle Co., Nephi, UT, $5,500. Nov. 29, Pratt, KS time sale has Angus: SPCC New Trend 308, 3/2/03 16 Maine-Anjou bred hfrs. . .1,713 Baldwin, $2,600. N246, 2/19/03 by Supreme Champion and Champi- 37 Fall pairs ...... 1,797 gained in pop- by LF New Trend 4100; Spencer Cat- 19 Maine-Anjou bred cows .1,529 Cherokee, bred to Manzaneeta; to on Limousin: BL Negotiator 213N, 122 2-year-old cows ...... 1,571 ularity over the 2/17/03, DVFC Cookie Monster 108H, tle Co., Rancho Murieta, CA, to Gold- 10 Angus bred heifers . . . . .1,815 Steve Baldwin, $2,500. M95, 2/27/03, 20 3-year-old cows ...... 1,440 years and it Wade Beckman, Roberts, ID; to Nate en S Ranch, Dixon, CA, $4,300. All 10 Angus bred cows ...... 1,780 by Juniper, bred to Intense Plus; to 29 4-year-old cows ...... 1,296 now considered Around Range Bull: Red Canyon, 13 Simmental bred hfrs. . . . .1,573 Craig Probst, Midway, UT, $2,050. — King, Green River, UT, $4,000. Gelb- 42 5-year-old cows ...... 1,675 by many com- 2/5/03 by Gregorys Canyon; Grego- 37 Simmental bred cows . . .1,454 JERRY YORK vieh: CSG Mr. Rockwell 90NET ET, mercial cat- ry Red Angus, Redding, CA, to Crab- 107 Total head ...... 1,600 4/2/03, KMF Fast Anchor 35H, Sheri- 170 6-year-old cows ...... 1,235 tlemen as a de- tree Red Angus, Alturas, CA, $3,000. Auctioneer: UTAH CATTLEMEN’S dan Gelbvieh Ranch, Almo, ID; to 41 7-year-old cows ...... 1,260 pendable Champion Brangus: SS Captain C. D. “Butch” Booker CLASSIC BULL SALE Thayne Burgess, Rigby, ID, $3,800. 311 Bred heifers ...... 1,435 YORK source of range Jack 834-308, 3/14/03 by SS Captain Gib Yardley and his family have Dec. 1, Salt Lake City, UT Polled Hereford: CC 12J D2 Boomer 229 Open heifers ...... 1,003 bulls. This is the Jack 97D- 802; Smith Station Brangus, been holding their annual fall female 2 Limousin ...... $3,450 274, 12/19/02, Mohican Boomer 12J; 1,001 total head ...... 1,331 last bull sale on the west coast for the Cedarville, CA, to Clinton Lowe, Or- sale in the Midwest for the past sev- 7 Polled Hereford ...... 2,557 Cache Cattle Co., Wellsville, UT; to Auctioneer: Stanley Stout year and many of the trade areas top land, CA, $3,000. Champion Here- eral years, however, this year they de- 18 Angus ...... 2,522 Randy Marriott, Ogden, UT, $3,500. The threat of a winter storm did not commercial ranching concerns de- ford: T Independence 319, 3/27/03 cided to hold the sale at their ranch in 3 Maine Anjou ...... 2,400 Reserve Supreme and Champion deter the full house that came to buy pend on this sale to fill out their bull by OCC Stan Mark II 846; Y Cross southern Utah. This decision was a 7 Hereford ...... 2,378 Angus: IL New Design 37, 4/22/03, at the 2004 Profit Proven GAR-Influ- needs for the fall season. The con- Herefords, to Jim Keegan, Williams, good one as a large crowd of buyers 6 Gelbvieh ...... 2,250 Bon View New Design 878, ILAngus, enced Commercial Angus Replace- signors bring quality bulls and that is CA, $2,900. Reserve Brangus: SDF were on the seats at the ranch to ap- 4 Red Angus ...... 2,025 Layton, UT; to Bob Eyre, Lyman, WY, what drives this sale to success. Pri- ment Female Sale held at the Pratt Reload, 7/4/03 by SDF Gladiator 314C; praise the offering of females from this 3 Charolais ...... 1,833 $3,250. IL New Design 33, 3/25/03, Livestock Auction in Pratt, KS. Astrong or to the sale each bull is graded for Bon View New Design 878, ILAngus; Stardust Farms, Oak Run, CA, to Lou reputation breeding establishment. 3 Chiangus ...... 1,800 cash market coupled with an Angus quality and sifted for soundness by Ann Milsap, Orland, CA, $2,800. Re- This is a breeding program that has 53 Total Bulls ...... 2,388 to Eyre, $3,000. — JERRY YORK qualified cattlemen. This year’s sifting brand that stands for quality, predictabil- serve Charolais: Barton Salina 3147, had great success with their females Auctioneer: ity and reputation launched an offer- committee included Tom Peila, Carl 5/4/03 by Barton Rebel 9132; Barton producing show steer winners at many C. D. “Butch” Booker CAMP COOLEY RANCH ing that sold to 27 buyers from eight Schohr, and Dr. Art Sutfin. The grad- Charolais Ranch, Manti, UT, to Lost of the nation’s top shows. In addition Sale Manager: Judy McCalmant Quest for Excellence ing committee included Bob Macfar- River Ranch, $2,500. Reserve Here- the commercial cattleman and other Another very successful sale for Nov. 19-20, Franklin, TX states. For the second year in a row, lane, Tim Martinez and Jason Hoffman. ford: RR L1 047 Dom N14, 3/5/03 by breeders that have used Yardley ge- this group of breeders that hold their Females: each female sold in the Profit Proven At the dinner the evening before the GB L1 Domino 047D; Tall Tree Cattle netics have also done very well in sale in conjunction with the annual 17 3-in-1s ...... $5,573 sale carried the American Angus As- sale the Western Heritage Night hon- Co., Ashland, OR, to Lorrie Eller, Corn- shows and on the production side. Utah Cattlemen’s Association conven- 11 Fall pairs ...... 5,159 sociation’s AngusSource identification ored Water For Life for their service to ing, CA, $2,300. Reserve Red Angus: This is a herd of cattle that has under- tion. The sale is held at the fairgrounds 40 Bred heifers ...... 5,743 tag verifying state of origin and herd western agriculture. All of the breed CBRADiamond Rob 12N, 2/17/03 by gone 37 years of AI and consequent- and there was a good sized crowd on 5 Donors ...... 5,300 location. The totally source-verified of- champions were also honored and TKF Diamond Rob 80; CB Ranch, ly it is one that is very productive pro- hand. Prior to the sale the bulls were 23 Choice ...... 5,000 fering was sired by Gardiner Angus 20 Open ...... 3,150 Ranch sires or sons of GAR sires or 116 Total females ...... 5,049 bred to GAR bulls. The 2004 Profit Bulls: Proven Group represents Gardiner Brangus: customers from 9 large commercial 173 Spring born ...... 4,533 ranching operations. The ranches rep- 226 Fall born ...... 3,661 400 Bulls ...... 4,073 resent diverse “gate to plate” beef op- ™ If you really want to prevent calf Angus: erations that share common goals of scours, use Scour Bos™ 9. 91 Spring born ...... 4,131 producing quality beef that fit today’s Scour Bos 9: 91 Fall born ...... 3,161 value-added marketing systems. One 182 Bulls ...... 3,646 of the nation’s first to incorporate An- Build a “natural” defense Charolais: gusSource tags, the Profit Proven Newborn calves are virtually 35 Spring born ...... 3,854 Group continues to explore marketing defenseless against scours. To change 66 Fall born ...... 3,145 opportunities that add value to GAR- 101 Bulls ...... 3,389 Show Scours this, they must consume plenty of influenced genetics up the food chain. 683 Total bulls ...... 3,858 The sale offering was comprised from antibody-rich colostrum soon after Auctioneers: the following ranches: Giles Ranch birth. Scour Bos 9 helps build a Doak Lambert & Steve Dorran Co., Ashland, KS; Merrill Ranch, Who’s the Boss! cow’s colostrum so it is full of the Sale Management: John Wilmore, KS; Mule Creek Ranch, Maurer, Maurer Cattle Sales Wilmore, KS; Irsik Ranch, Ingalls, KS; antibodies her calf needs to battle Camp Cooley Ranch hosted over the major causes of calf scours. XIT Ranch, Plains, KS; McCloy Ranch, 1,000 visitors, including 600 registered Harding County, NM; JO Cattle Co., buyers from 21 states and three oth- Springer, NM; McCarty Land & Cattle, er countries. Guests were treated to More protective strains Ashland, KS; K-Ranch, Garden City, superior Brangus, Angus and Charo- KS. — GAR FOR JIM GIES Scour Bos 9 provides the broadest lais genetics and great hospitality over scours protection on the market, the two-day event. Klaus Birkel and his CALIFORNIA ANGUS DAYS bar none: 3 types of rotavirus, staff continue to lead with a progres- Nov. 4, Turlock, CA sive mindset and cattle that have plen- coronavirus, 4 isolates of E. coli, 35 Lots ...... $2,143 ty of performance behind them. plus Clostridium perfringens Type C. Auctioneer: John Rodgers TOPS—Females: Brangus: Miss Brinks Cadence 468G15, 10-1-97 Sale Management: Convenient, flexible daughter of Cadence of Brinks, AI’d to Matt Macfarlane Marketing Vaccinate cows at preg-check* and Tracker of Brinks 541MB, exposed to An extremely cold, windy central brinks Bright Side 607L11; to Jerry California day was warmed up by an the colostrum delivers season-long outstanding consignment of Angus fe- scours protection to calves. and Terri Ligon, Lazy LCattle Compa- ny, $20,000. Miss Brinks Vaquero males at the 2004 California Angus 415G, 2/14/97 daughter of Vaquero of Days Sale. The afternoon started with When you add up Brinks, expected to calve to Clipper of a hotdog and chili boat lunch with hot the facts, there’s only Brinks 541L20; to Nick Gandy, chocolate and coffee served by mem- bers of the California Junior Angus one real choice in $16,000. 415G4, full sister to 415G, 2-21-97 daughter of Vaquero of Brinks, Association. The parade of sale cat- scours protection: expected to calve to Clipper of Brinks tle and auction followed lunch and Scour Bos 9. 541L20; to Michael Weathers, was only the start of a great weekend Other products $12,500. Bulls: Brangus: Lombardi for California Junior Angus enthusi- leave your of Brinks 468N10, 2-23-03 by Bright asts. After the sale, at the annual ban- quet, a fantastic steak dinner was protection short Side of Brinks 789G5; to John Be- vans, PLB Cattle Co., ½ interest and served followed by the general Cali- and your calf possession, $34,000. Ditka of Brinks fornia Angus Association meeting and crop investment 535N37, 10-7-03 by Sonar of Brinks speeches from Amanda Schnoor and in jeopardy. 607L 18; to 8G Brangus, half interest Ryan Nelson, both of whom want the and possession, $25,000. Royal of opportunity to run for a position rep- Brinks 75N2, 1-7-03 by Ali of Brinks resenting California on the Nation Ju- 209J2; to Salacoa Valley Farm, nior Angus Board of Directors. The $24,500. Angus: Cooley Stengal annual dessert auction was once again 1128N3, 2-2-03 by Bon View New De- a great fundraising success as was the sign 1407; to Sullivan Farms, $11,000. junior “slave for a day” auction and Cooley LaSorda, 9-21-03 by GAR sale heifer Calcutta auction. On Sun- Grid Maker; to Brad Mills, Walking M day, the Calcutta heifer show and Ca- Ranch. Charolais: Cooley Crum (Continued on page 9)

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8Ê­Èäx®ÊÎÎÈÊΣn™ 7 ÊÜÜÜ°˜`iVœ°Vœ“ 4511398, OCT04 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 13, 2004 9 Sale Reports lifornia Angus Days jackpot show ing room only. Demand was strong with DR Queen Geordus 6002 3776, by S Angus, Cottonwood, SD, $13,000. Farms, Bertrand, NE, $10,000. Reg- $1,570 each. The top selling commer- wrapped up another great weekend active bidding throughout the sale. White Oak Precise 6002, to Steve Heifers: 20 head, synchonized, AI istered Females: Basin Trojan Erica cial heifers came from Martz Farms, celebrating Angus Cattle and Junior This is a wonderful sale to attend and Clarkson, Mesa, $2,050. DR Elegance bred, ultrasounded for calving date; to 184N, 1-12-03 by Bon View New De- Columbia, MO. They were AI bred to Angus members in California. TOPS— it was well managed with the many de- 6002 3721, by White Oak Precise Mike Rutherford, $1,950 each. 44 sign 1407; to Three Trees Ranch, SAF Mogcks Security and brought PACC Free Lass 365, 3/21/03 by TC tails that needed to be attended to. 6002, bred to Ironwood New Level; to head, synchonized, AI bred, ultra- Sharpsburg, GA, $25,000. Basin Lucy $1,500 each. TOPS—Bulls: SydGen Freedom 104, bred to Bon View New TOPS—Bulls: BB Bonanza 4012, Steve Clarkson, $1,950. DR Kiltie sounded, to 55 Plus Cattle Co., LA, 178E, 2-16-95 by Basin Max 602C; to Sterling Silver 3471, by SydGen Ster- Design 1407; from Mission Angus, 1/24/04 by CTY Bonanza 01K; BB Pride 6I6 EXT4809, by GAR EXT 498; $1,800 each. — JERRY GLIKO Gallagher Farms, Ghent, NY. Basin ling 0298; to KCS Angus, Silver Star, Crows Landing, CA, to Wesley, Brown, Cattle Co., Connell, WA, to Young- to Victory Cross Ranch, $1,325. — Lucy 3059, 2-19-03 by 1407, dam by MT, 2/3 interest and full possession, Napa, CA, $4,950. Hams Pride 265, blood Ranch and Hennert Ranch, PETE CROW STEVENSON/BASIN 602C; to Three Trees Ranch, $17,500. $15,500. SydGen Substance 3450, a 8/30/02 by Leachman Right Time, Lamesa, TX, $6,900, ¾ interest. C&M ANGUS RANCH Basin Lucy N747, 2-12-03 by CA Fu- son of SAF 598 Bando 5175; to ABS bred to B/R New Frontier 095, with Amigo 327, 3/8/03 by C Pure Gold SITZ ANGUS RANCH Nov. 29-30, Hobson, MT ture Direction 5321, dam by 602C; to Global, DeForrest, WI, $20,000. Syd- 8/20/04 heifer calf by Bon View New 0140; C & M Herefords, Nara Visa, Annual Fall Production Sale 537 Reg. females ...... $2,226 TJS Angus, Brigsville, WI, $17,000. Gen Directive 3468, a September Design 878; from Ham Angus, San An- NM, to Madsen Herefords, Livermore, Dec. 2, Harrison, MT 1,007 Commercial bred hfrs.1,454 Commercial Females: 40 head pure- yearling son of SAF Directive; to Olsen dreas, CA, to Havlin Farms, Dixon, CA, $5,000. Females: Aflush to /S La- 22 Herd sires - two’s . . . . .$12,205 368 Commercial bred cows .1,382 bred Angus bred heifers, AI; to Four Acres, Grand Mound, IA, $10,600. CA, $4,300. MAR VRD Empress 415, dy Peerless 180L, 3/9/01 by TS Peer- 326 Reg. Coming two bulls .4,359 381 Coming 2-year-old bulls 3,633 Sixes Ranch, Guthrie, TX, $1,800 SydGen Rito Plus 4051, January 2004 2/23/04 by Vermilion Dateline 7078; less Builder 8453; Brumley Farms, 246 Comm. bred heifers . . . .1,624 485 Bull calves ...... 3,763 each. 35 head 2- and 3-year-old cows, son of Rito Plus; to Messner Angus and from Mission Angus, Crows Landing, Farmington, CA, and Hoffman Here- Auctioneers: Roger Jacobs, Auctioneers: Joe Goggins & AI bred; to Roger Joseph, Valentine, Pauls Angus Farm, Albany, MO, CA, to Tyler Thompson, Shafter, CA, fords, McArthur, CA, to Sonoma Moun- Joe Goggins Roger Jacobs NE, $1,675. 30 head, purebred Angus $11,000. SydGen Corona 4110, 2004 $4,000. Lone Oak Chloe 0404, 3/18/04 tain Herefords, Santa Rosa, CA, This was the Keith, Doug, Darrell, Clint and Bob bred heifers, AI bred; to Allen Howard, son of Sydgen 1407 Corona 2016; to by EXAR Lutton 1831; from Leo Bros., $8,000. WCC MS Puf N Stuff 402, 39th annual Stevenson and all of their families held Manchester, TN, $1,600 each. 50 Dikoff Ranches, Highmore, SD, LeGrand, CA, to Layne Simon, 3/17/04 by WH Avalanche 028; White sale for this their 44th annual sale this fall, the na- head, purebred Angus bred heifers, AI $10,250. Females: GAR 1489 Trav- Catheys Valley, CA, $3,350. HAVE Cattle Co., Burns, OR, to Larry Crane, long estab- tion’s longest and largest annual An- bred; to River Springs Ranch, Blye, Missie 178 H044, 2/4/04 by Millcreek Mitchell, SD, $7,750. LaGrand Missie lished, well eler 4797, a 1997 daughter of GAR gus sales event. The two-day event OR, $1,600 each. — JERRY GLIKO Traveler 1489, sold open with four Premium; from HAVE Angus, Wilton, 51P, 5/1/04 by Mohican Hunter 57H; known, highly drew large crowds with excellent, CA, to Kayla Brown, Napa, CA, $3,150. LaGrand Angus and Hereford Ranch, regarded firm frozen embryos by SAF Connection; strong demand for these reputation SYDENSTRICKER GENETICS to Shoulderbone Plantation, White FSU Berryessa Delia 429, 2/12/04 by Freeman, SD, to Mike and Elise Hack- owned and op- cattle. The first day all of the females Mexico, MO Bon View New Design 878; from Fres- ett, Tuscola, IL, $5,600. CX Miss 233 erated by broth- Plains, GA, $26,500. Leachman were sold. The female offering consist- 16 Bred & open cows . . . . .$3,947 Burgess 5004, the dam of Leachman no State Ag Foundation, Fresno, CA, Advance 0331, 12/8/03 by KB L1 ers Jim and ed of registered bred heifers and cows 24 Spring pairs ...... 4,181 to Clayton Cardoza, Oneals, CA, Domino 233; CX Ranch, Pomeroy, GLIKO Bob Sitz, their Boom Time, with an October heifer and a large offering of commercial 20 Fall pairs ...... 3,170 calf at side by SydGen On The Mark; $3,100. — JAKE PARNELL for JER- WA, to Frank Rodgers and Sons, Buhl, wives Tammi bred heifers and cows. The second day 51 Bred heifers ...... 3,244 RY YORK ID, $5,000. SS MS Dakota Cat 482, and Jenny and mother Donna and to New Haven Angus, Leavenworth, was all about the largest offering of bulls 92 Spring bull calves ...... 2,776 1/11/04 by MH Dakota 0230; Schohr husband Arvin Arthur. It was one of the KS, $15,000. Summitcrest Royal La- offered up by the Stevensons. As usu- 93 Yearling bulls ...... 3,940 dy 0J02, by Summitcrest Scotch Cap WESTERN NUGGET Herefords, Gridley, CA, to K. Graham strongest sales ever for them and al, the cattle sold throughout the U.S. HEREFORD SALE Blagg, Grass Valley, CA, $5,000. MH throughout the area as commercial 4 Embryos ...... 3,250 0B45; to Dan Palmer, Fairfax, MN, and to Canada, many in large vol- 14 Show steers ...... 1,046 $13,500. Fall yearling daughter of Dec. 4, Reno, NV Online 410, 2/7/04 by Remittal On- and pure bred cattlemen from through- umes and many to long-time repeat 1 Flush ...... $8,000 line 122L; Micheli Hereford Ranch, Ft. out the country bid and bought at the 102 Open heifers ...... 2,120 Summitcrest High Prime 0H29, out of customers. This year’s sale was held 1 Frozen Egg ...... 1,600 Bridger, WY, to Frank Rodgers and sale. Cattlemen value this program 13 Open heifers in herd unit Tehama Blackcap G360; to Fox Run in the family’s new, very impressive and 5 Bulls ...... 4,050 Sons, $5,000. /S Lady Curve Bender quite highly for generations upon gen- groups ...... 942 Angus, Mexico, MO, $18,000. Fall comfortable sale facility.TOPS—Bulls: 28 Females ...... 3,404 499P, 3/8/04 by /S Moms Curve Ben- erations of consistency for type, kind Auctioneers: Craig Conover, yearling daughter of SAF Connection; Auctioneer: der 0838; Shaw Cattle Co., Caldwell, and size along with the maternal and Stevenson Moneymaker 0324, 1-31- Al Conover & Jerry Lehmann to Paul’s Angus, Edwall, WA, $12,000. C. D. “Butch” Booker ID, to Jamie Mickelson, Santa Rosa, performance this program has been 04 by Boyd On Target 1083, Rain- A full house was on hand to ap- Bred daughter of B/R New Design Sale Manager: CA, $4,900. — JERRY YORK selected for. Many repeat firms were maker Ambush bred dam; to Harri- praise the 26th annual Sydenstricker 323, out of a flush sister to SAF Con- son Land and Livestock, Belt, MT, 2/3 Kendall Cattle Sales on the seats and many bought in vol- Genetics Production Sale, dedicated nection; to Ron Smith, Columbia, MO, interest, $118,000. Basin Payweight This sale, held in the Celebrity DUNN RANCHES ume. As usual the bred heifers that are to the memory of Ralph E. Syden- $10,000. Bred daughter of SAF Strat- 9333, 3-1-03 by Vermilion Payweight Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, Angus Production Sale a hallmark of this sale drew exception- stricker, recently inducted into the An- egy 9015; to Circle A Ranch, Iberia, J847, dam by Connealys Dividend; culminated three days of activities for Nov. 18, Tucson, AZ ally strong demand. TOPS—Bulls: gus Heritage Foundation. The 389 MO, $8,000. A January 2004 daugh- the Hereford breed at their annual 28 Coming 2-year-old Bulls $2,309 Sitz Alliance 431N, 2/10/03, Sitz Al- to Harley Rounds, Lewistown, MT, lots offered were bought up by 202 buy- $22,000. Basin Prime Cut P354, 2-13- ter of SydGen Focus 2088; to Don show and sale. This year’s event was 7 Bred cows ...... 1,320 liance 6595, Sitz Emma; to KCK ers representing 22 states. Later that Williams, Wildwood, MO, $10,250. A without question the most well attend- 6 Bred heifers ...... 1,742 Leadore Angus Ranch, Leadore, ID, 04 by Three Trees Prime Cut 0145, night, in the 7th annual SydGen Influ- dam by Basin Max 602C; to American 2004 heifer calf by Circle A Fame ed and successful shows and sales in 9 Open heifers ...... 989 $31,000. Sitz Bando 8593, 2/13/03, ence Bred Heifer Sale, 337 heifers 9493; to Alan Spicknall, LaBelle, MO, recent years. The event encompass- Auctioneer: Joe Parsons SAF 598 Bondo 5175, Sitz Elsa Ever- Breeders Service, DeForrest, WI, averaged $1,234. The top-selling pen $15,000. Basin New Design N936, 3- $6,500. SydGen Royal Lass 4274, by es a junior show for both polled and Bill Dunn has been breeding green; to Harper Land & Livestock, Ar- was a group of three registered heifers SydGen Rocky Road 2060; to Beaver horned Herefords as well as open Angus cattle for a long time and this was lington, TX, $20,000. Sitz Future Di- 3-03 by Bon View New Design 1407, from Brandt Angus Farm, Corning, IA, dam by 602C; to Twin Lakes Angus, Ridge Farm, Middletown, IN, $6,000. shows for both breeds in bulls and fe- his best sale by far. I wasn’t at the sale, rection 9553, 2/7/03, CA Future Di- bred to SAF Directive, that brought — JIM GIES males with numbers approaching 300 but understand demand was great. rection, Sitz Value; to Mike Ruther- Fairfield, TX, and Shane Van Oster, head for the shows. There is also a There was a good-sized crowd and, ford, Houston, TX, $20,000. Sitz Al- Rayville, MO, $12,000. Stevenson cocktail party and a benefit auction as with recent rains in the area, demand liance 9613, 2/6/03, by ‘6595,’ Black- New Design 1123, 1-20-03 by 1407, CORRECTION well as a silent auction all of which for bulls was much greater earlier than cap; to Legacy Land & Cattle, Dillon, dam by Stevenson Rolling Thunder; were very well attended and support- normal. TOPS—Bulls: DR 6I6 3801, MT, $15,500. Sitz Dateline 977M, to Summitcrest Angus, Broken Bow, The top selling bull at the Courtney Herefords sale was ed. When this year’s sale commenced by GAR EXT 498; to Victory Cross 9/10/02, Vermilion Dateline 7078, Al- NE, $12,000. Diamond Jus’ Rite 740N, bought in by Nyland Hereford Ranch Estate, not Manning to the refrain of “The Auctioneer” song Ranch, Winkelman, AZ, $3,000. DR liance; Frontier Cattle Co., El Reno, 3-21-03 by JW Justrite 16; to Loomis Ranches, as previously reported . Both ranches are from San as the curtain went up with the bulls EXT 3785, by GAR EXT 498; to Hook- OK, $13,000. Sitz Bushwacker 5813, Cattle Co., Loomis, WA, $10,000. on the stage the Celebrity Showroom er Associates Ltd. Partnership, Ama- 1/31/03, BCC Bushwacker 41-93, Bar- Basin Future Direction 7054, 2-2-04 by Juan Batista, CA. WLJ apologizes for any inconvenience. was jammed to capacity with stand- do, AZ, $2,900. Females: Bred Cow, bara-mere Nell; to Fortunes Triangle CA Future Direction 5321; to A&K

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Selected Auction Markets CATTLE FUTURES Week Ending 12-9-04 CME LIVE CATTLE Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs 12/3 12/6 12/7 12/8 12/9 High* Low* Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements December 8730 8747 8640 8705 8540 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 8757 8790 8725 8805 8670 9185 7495 NORTHWEST April 8397 8450 8385 8487 8407 8925 7820 December 03 1,664 129-148 120-140 110-125 98-107 94-101 90-99 44-53 June 7977 8002 7965 8042 7967 8450 7795 Blackfoot, ID 123-138 116-126 105-115 92-101 90-95 89-95 55-66 August 7930 7952 7902 7972 7907 8425 7905 December 03 125-146 116-139 105.50-121.50 103-111 101-108 96-115 46-54 72.50-78 October 8057 8045 8030 8067 8010 8505 8025 Burley, ID 115-126 106-119 97-111.25 95-98 93-95.50 87-92.50 58-63.50 December 8130 8115 8115 8145 8085 8505 8025 December 04 415 105-127 100-121 95-107 90-104.25 85-93 72-87.25 40-59 Junction City, OR 100-113 95-118 85-95 80-89 80-85 54.25-64 510-730 CME FEEDER CATTLE December 08 290 111 98-99 93.50-95.25 39-47 12/3 12/6 12/7 12/8 12/9 High Low Klamath Falls, OR 113 107 93.50 89-95 50-61 650-900 January 10190 10140 10102 10242 10085 10690 8530 December 08 2,549 100-112 125-141 119-135 105-120 97-102 95-99 93-97 48-54 March 9750 9782 9780 9852 9715 10530 8530 Madras, OR 110-120 111-118.50 100-120.50 97-112 90-99 85-98.50 55-61.50 April 9580 9605 9610 9700 9590 10440 9100 December 06 1,013 116.50-125 99-103.50 100-100.50 92.50 39-49 May 9560 9600 9585 9660 9560 10420 9300 Davenport, WA 114-118 100-109 97-101 94.25-96 51-62.25 510 August 9805 9830 9810 9890 9780 n/a n/a December 02 2,260 139 120-138 109.75-119.85 95.50-100 92-102 92-97.10 46-59 September 9725 9780 9780 9840 9720 n/a n/a Toppenish, WA 114.50-127.25 100-108.50 96-100 90-94.75 87 53-62.25 October 9725 9760 9760 9840 n/a n/a n/a *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. FAR WEST December 03 2,732 100-142 100-149 98-143 95-126 92-104 87-92 40-54.50 Cottonwood, CA 100-141 95-123.50 90-113 85-99.50 45-55 CANADIAN MARKETS December 06 2,199 95-108 90-98 85-101 48-53.75 Famoso, CA 90-94 85-90 60-66.50 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal December 8-9 2,475 120-156 120-150 115-140 102-115 97-106 93-99 45-55 Galt, CA 115-135 115-130 100-112 95-103 90-98 55-68 Inspected Slaughter Figures, Dec. 7 December 07 468 105-122 100-124 98-117 97-111 48-56.25 800-1,050 Weekly Madera, CA 114-125 106-117 102-110 93-97 84-90 55-62.50 600-900 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change December 08 94-125 95-125 95-118 85-110 70-93 68-88 42-50 470-1,050 Fallon, NV 80-105 90-115 75-95 70-95 73-85 65-90 56-63 350-770 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 71.05 +0.50 December 03 487 115-131 114-127 108-123 107-117 85-109 77-89 42-48.50 700-890 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 71.52 +0.73 Cedar City, UT 112-124 105-119 95-112 80-103 75-85 59-64 700-860 Ontario Auctions December 02 935 142-174 123-150.50 107-130 95.50-116.50 96.50-105.50 90.50-103.75 81.50-95 43.25-56 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 63.22 -1.52 Salina, UT 100-121 106-121.50 107.50-120 97-114.25 88-104.50 85.25-96.50 87 62-69.75 710-950 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 62.76 +1.60 NORTH CENTRAL Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-140012lb. 16.90 -1.07 Average feeder cattle prices for Dec. 3 December 06 15,841 120-125.25 107-112.75 97-111.50 93.50-105.85 91.50-96.25 De Moines, IA 108.25-124 102-112.50 95-100.50 92.50 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba December 03 4,141 147.50-155 116-151 117-137 105-115.50 98.50-104.50 96-101 44-57 400-600 lb. 89.48-98.63 92.39-101.96 87.40-93.64 Billings, MT 120-130 115-129 104-124.50 98.25-102.25 94.25-94.50 87.25-95 51-73.50 600-800 lb. 78.24-83.65 81.57-86.98 76.58-79.49 December 08 992 40-51.50 800+ lb 73.66-75.74 71.17-76.16 68.25-70.33 So. St. Paul, MN 62-66.75 Heifers: December 03 1,200 121 110 104.25-110.25 101-108 Burwell, NE 125-127 113.35 100-108 102.75 95 300-500 lb. 90.73-94.89 87.40 83.24-86.98 December 04 5,000 150-157 139-152 116.35-136.10 106.50-115.75 100.50-108.25 95.60-96 500-700 lb. 75.74-85.32 76.99-82.40 70.75-77.83 Ericson, NE 133.50-143.50 125-137 105-126 100-109.25 90.50-102.50 92 700-800+ lb. 69.92-73.66 67.42-73.66 65.34-67.00 December 03 850 147-167 145 117-126 104-112.50 103.50-112.50 100.75 All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. Imperial, NE 136.50-138 114-130 106-113 95-99.50 95.50 93 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.2014 Canadian dollars. December 04 5,000 150-157 139-152 116.35-136.10 106.50-115.75 100.50-108.25 95.60-96 95.75 Kearney, NE 133-143.50 125-137 105-126 100.50-109.25 90.50-102.50 92 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. December 02 7,000 140-156.50 123-139 110-125 110.25-115 106.75-113.75 Canadian federally inspected slaughter Ogallala, NE 122.50-144 111-130 103-111.50 98-107 Current Week Ago Year Ago December 02 2,446 130-135 120-135 111-132.50 104.75-114.25 100-106 87.50-106 Dickinson, ND Nov. 13, 2004 Nov. 6, 2004 Nov. 15, 2003 December 06 1,162 95.25 44-54 Cattle 73,520 78,363 62,179 Faith, SD 61-68 58-95 December 03 5,207 141-160 131-146 114.50-129 110.50-121.25 Ft. Pierre, SD 153 127-139 109-127.50 103.25-109.75 90-99.25 MEAT REPORT December 07 2,133 127-135.50 119-127 108-118.50 104-113.85 103-109 Huron, SD 123-126 103-121 102.75-110.10 95.25-104 94.25-96.50 BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT December 03 3,184 150 135-145.50 116.75-134.50 104-111.50 103.50-107.50 42-56 As of December 9 St. Onge, SD 126-133 127-135 107-122 102.25-107.25 101 95.50 58-67.75 60-92 FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 November 30 1,278 158 126-139 112-119.50 107.50-118 100-108.75 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 Riverton, WY 126 119-124 104-114 95-100 101 84 December 1 & 3 5,861 165-182 145-172 130-157 116-134 110-115 105-111 95-106 46-57 Dec. 3 166 73 146.59 148.84 146.70 140.53 141.95 140.73 Torrington, WY 140-146 140-150 120-138 110-122 103-112 100-108 94-106 66-71 Dec. 6 193 113 146.35 147.78 146.57 139.56 139.87 139.82 Dec. 7 255 56 146.76 147.79 146.89 139.02 139.67 139.09 SOUTH CENTRAL Dec. 8 277 172 145.00 146.24 144.94 137.82 138.71 137.81 Dec. 9 343 78 134.15 144.06 143.22 136.34 137.42 136.54 December 08 369 40-51 FIVE DAY AVERAGE 146.57 147.97 146.72 139.62 140.53 139.74 Greeley, CO 55.50-66.50 December 08 3,554 150-159 120-145 105-128 98-113 97.50-102 96.50 40-55 CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX La Junta, CO 130-144 110-124 102-119 97-109 93.50 52-70.50 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 December 08 5,182 152-167 111-128.50 106-113 100-107.25 96.50-106 IIndex 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 Dodge City, KS 120-121 106-120.50 100.25-104.50 88.25-97 Values 135.00 135.79 134.79 128.16 128.70 128.05 December 03 2,483 143 134-146 116-127 111.50-118.75 102-110 103.25-107 Change -2.50 -2.35 -2.65 -2.20 -2.04 -2.28S Pratt, KS 125 119.50-126.50 110-124.50 101-107.50 102-106 89.10-103 December 03 3,937 129-141 113.50-126.50 105-112.50 104-109.50 98.10-108 Salina, KS 113-121 105.50-115 99.50-109.50 98.50-103.50 95-99.50 December 06 1,422 148-155 143-152 120-138 105-113 100-107 95-102.50 IMPORTS Roswell, NM 138 120-133 110-120 December 3-4 3,824 140-160.25 124-151 108.50-125 104-112.50 104-108.85 90-100.75 46-55.50 USDA Mexico to U.S. Apache, OK 130-141 110-128 101-119 93-108 93-101.50 60.50-74 700-1,210 Weekly Livestock Imports December 08 3,207 140-163 123-149 121 108-111 105-109.75 102-104.50 41.50-57 El Reno, OK 123-129 112-126 106-113 95-102 60-70.50 790-900 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. December 07 1,250 140-154 120-135.50 113-122 103-115.50 45.50-54.50 1,010-1,075 Species Current Previous Current Previous McAlester, OK 123.50-133.50 112-128 103-112 93.50-99 94.50 57.75-74 650-900 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date December 6-7 12,150 165.50 146-156 123.25-145 116-136 116.50 105-110.40 96.10-107 41.50-57.50 12/4/04 11/27/04 Oklahoma City, OK 126-142 113.50-132.25 108.75-123 102.75-107 98-102.20 55-71 715-1,010 Feeders 44,369 32,201 1,225,684 1,081,449 December 8 1,906 140-145 134-140 109.50-124 104-112 97-109.50 101-102 43-52.50 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 Amarillo, TX 115-129 115-125 99-115 96-102.50 97-101 65-70 700-970 December 03 2,692 129-154 115-148 113-134 47-56.50 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle Cuero, TX 110-152 101-122 96-122 100-116 65.50-69.50 Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary (Dec. 3): 45,000 Week ago December 03 1,418 160 141.50-163 132-148 115-141.50 108-119 106-106.50 105.75 45.50-56.50 actual: 16,582. Year ago actual: 42,788. Compared to two weeks ago, most Dalhart, TX 136 132.50-136.50 115.75-135 101-113.50 100.50-106 92.50-95 56-69 975-1,100 December 02 2,318 135 124-134 114-115 cattle arrived at ports of entry contracted, however those few that sold were $4- San Angelo, TX 120-124 112-115 5 lower. Trade slow to moderate, demand light to moderate. Bulk of supply consisted of previously contracted steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 EAST lbs. For the week ending November 27th no slaughter cattle were exported to Mexico from the U.S. December 03 16,500 132-154 115-134 104-119 97-108 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 200-300 lbs $139-142; 300-400 lbs. Montgomery, AL 119-133 113-124 98-109 90-100 December 07 1,253 120-150 113-130 106-120 100-107 35-52 860-1,075 124.00-136.00; 400-500 lbs 108.00-121.00; 500-600 lbs 95.00-106.00; Little Rock, AR 112-130 105-120 99-115 97-101.50 48-63 56-137 Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs. $113-124; 400-500 lbs. $98-109; 500-600 10 Markets 14,964 150-185 120-155 108-132 98-115 44-58 600-800 lbs. $83-95. Florida 125-150 110-131 99-116 95-106 64-65 50-68 (All sales fob port of entry.) December 09 8,401 130-149.50 122-146 114-135 99.50-119 100-111.75 95.75-106.30 95.50-107.60 41-58 980-1,110 Lexington, KY 112-118 110-124 98.50-116 93-107 92-101 91-103.50 95 62-69.50 560-895 MARKET SITUATION REPORT December 06 9,000 120-127 103.50-119.50 99-108.25 97.50-105 92.50-104.75 WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ sto- Joplin, MO 109-129 94-106 85.50-102.50 88.50-100 86.25-91.50 ries and statistics from independent marketing organizations. December 03 1,431 130-133 100-128.75 103-118 85-109.50 89-103.50 90 The page one market story utilizes information from the above Richmond, VA 109-118.50 99-106 90-102 78-95.75 90-94.75 71-80 18 Markets 9,175 122-162 111-160 101-130 94.50-117 89-109 85.50-104 86-105.75 40-57.50 sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with ana- Tennessee 105-138 95-132 90.50-119 85-108 81-103 78-94 73-99.50 47.50-66.50 lysts throughout the country. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 13, 2004 11 Exports to Hong Kong hopeful VIDEO AUCTION Superior Video Auction (Dec. 3) — Producers from 23 3 softer, yearling heifers declined $5-6, and weaned Last week, Canada struck fectively prevent any unsafe million of Canadian beef in states offered up almost 30,000 head of stockers, feed- calves ranged from mostly steady to $2-3 lower. Weath- a deal with Hong Kong to beef from entering the mar- the same year. ers and bred stock to Superior’s regularly scheduled er was called a major deterrent to prospective buyers as start importing Canadian ket. “We are hopeful that we satellite video auction held on Dec. 3, which was broad- were continued losses on the fed cattle market. The of- “The suspension of U.S. cast live from the company’s offices and studio in Fort fering consisted of 35 percent yearling steers and heifers, beef. Hong Kong banned can convince the Hong Kong beef imports in December Worth, TX. Demand was called fairly good, with trade 39 percent weaned calves, three percent calves still on Canadian and U.S. beef last government to grant similar 2003 has created difficulties called moderate at best. Yearling steers were mostly $2- cows and 23 percent bred heifers and cows. year after Canada and the market access to U.S. beef and uncertainties for the lo- Southcentral States:TX, OK, 63 775 85.00 Dec.-Jan. 65 825 95.00 Feb. U.S. reported their first–– as that accorded Canadian cal catering industry as well NM, KS & MO. Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) 70 700 100.50 Feb.-Mar. and only— case of BSE. Now, beef,” Haggard said. as limiting consumers’choic- Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1) 42 390 135.00 Current Eastern States: All states east of Denver, CO-headquartered He added that in a free Ave.Ave. 215 450 136.75 Current the Mississippi: LA & AK. es,” Haggard said. With the Head Wt. Price Delivery 139 517 114.06 Current Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1) U.S. Meat Export Federa- market such as Hong Kong’s, one-year anniversary of the 32 370 145.00 Current 178 561 104.84 Current 110 501 125.24 Current tion hopes that similar terms high-quality U.S. beef is the U.S. beef import suspension 720 485 135.55 Current 206 612 106.96 Current 124 577 113.88 Current of market access will soon product of choice for thou- 86 510 128.00 Current 36 650 106.00 Current 144 678 102.90 Current approaching, I hope that re- be re-established for the im- sands of Hong Kong restau- 140 566 110.13 Current 16 725 101.00 Current 124 800 100.10 Current maining technical issues can 149 620 109.19 Current 40 650 96.00 Feb. portation of U.S. beef into rants, steakhouses and re- 186 800 99.67 Dec.-Jan. be resolved shortly so that 416 668 111.66 Current 66 725 98.50 Feb. Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1) Hong Kong. tail outlets. According to gov- 334 725 105.93 Current 68 725 99.25 Feb.-Mar. 57 425 131.00 Current “As competitors in the in- ernment figures, Hong Kong we can resume exports of 49 780 107.00 Current 120 400 134.50 Mar. 256 472 122.77 Current ternational market, we are imported HK$622 million high quality safe U.S. beef in 113 818 106.87 Current 90 825 95.00 Mar. 45 540 112.00 Current 222 867 101.63 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) obviously disappointed with worth of U.S. beef products the very near future.” — 86 560 112.50 Current WLJ 53 935 95.50 Current 71 490 116.00 Current 296 800 99.70 Current the commercial implications in 2003, compared to HK$4.8 102 475 137.00 Dec.-Jan. 199 530 111.82 Current 122 800 101.00 Jan. of the decision, since it clear- 147 670 112.21 Dec.-Jan. 45 550 107.50 Current 124 800 98.50 Feb. ly provides sales opportuni- 192 762 107.84 Dec.-Jan. 45 632 98.80 Current Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 2-3) 185 820 108.40 Dec.-Jan. 150 675 106.10 Current ties at the expense of U.S. Food prices on rise 53 885 89.50 Current 56 865 103.75 Dec.-Jan. 128 760 99.00 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) exporters,” Joel Haggard, U.S. food prices will rise by as much as four percent this 219 666 107.67 Jan. 122 800 97.00 Current 32 525 111.00 Current USMEF vice president of the year, the biggest increase in 14 years, due to more costly beef, 280 725 106.00 Jan. 100 465 117.25 Dec.-Jan. 49 585 95.00 Current Asia Pacific region, said. “On milk and fresh vegetables, USDA said on Monday, Dec. 6. 192 750 105.75 Jan. 86 540 110.00 Dec.-Jan. 70 700 95.00 Current 100 500 136.00 Feb. 80 625 105.50 Jan. 65 750 96.00 Current the other hand, and more “It looks like we’re going to end up between 3.5 and 4 per- 35 670 102.00 Feb. 141 700 100.51 Jan. importantly, we are pleased 66 725 99.10 Dec.-Jan. cent higher,” said Ephraim Leibtag, an economist with the 393 750 102.59 Feb. 440 450 114.50 Feb. Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 184 808 99.33 Feb. Northcentral States: CO, WY, NE, that following the conclusion USDA’s Economic Research Service. 166 435 120.34 Current 242 819 99.19 Feb.-Mar. MT, ND SD & IA. of extensive risk-analysis 91 525 107.00 Current By comparison, food price inflation was 2.2 percent in 2003 184 800 98.26 Apr. Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1) 71 690 99.75 Dec.-Jan. processes, the Hong Kong and 1.8 percent in 2002. Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1-2) 205 482 137.68 Current Western States: AZ, NE, Utah, authorities are allowing im- Abig factor in this year’s food price increase is beef, which 131 456 135.18 Current 547 532 130.34 Current 137 534 117.83 Current 213 587 115.96 Current CA, ID, WA & OR. ports of some categories of soared by as much as 11 percent due partly to consumers Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1) Canadian beef products, 554 561 114.99 Current 450 623 113.85 Current adopting a higher protein diet. “It looks like we’re going to 128 628 109.86 Current 144 700 106.22 Current 300 483 143.28 Current which we believe carry sim- be the highest since 1990,” in terms of overall food price in- 231 668 105.97 Current 60 825 108.00 Current 167 587 114.75 Current 40 640 103.75 Current ilar low-risk levels as U.S. flation, Leibtag said. 68 710 105.75 Current 85 550 115.00 Dec.-Jan. beef. U.S. beef is produced 62 750 102.50 Current 186 625 112.99 Dec.-Jan. 261 660 105.38 Current Food prices also rose this year because of record-high gaso- 272 731 103.53 Current under the world’s strictest 120 810 101.00 Current 123 765 106.90 Jan. line and diesel fuel used to transport goods to market, ac- 420 450 132.00 Dec.-Jan. 37 825 100.00 Jan. 135 762 102.74 Current regulations that exceed stan- cording to USDA. 90 550 121.00 Dec.-Jan. 65 850 99.00 Feb. 215 600 109.40 Dec.-Jan. 67 725 110.00 Dec.-Jan. dards set by the World Orga- In 2003, Americans spent about $503 billion on food con- 140 700 106.75 Dec.-Jan. Feeder Steer (Sm. & md. 3) 190 775 102.57 Dec.-Jan. 70 740 86.00 Current Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 1-2) nization for Animal Health.” sumed at home and $445 billion on food in restaurants. — The U.S. government has 55 675 104.75 Jan. 80 640 87.75 Dec.-Jan. 206 467 130.01 Current WLJ 61 725 105.50 Jan. 75 690 87.75 Dec.-Jan. 176 575 102.60 Current built five firewalls that ef- 483 800 101.22 Jan. 55 650 89.00 Jan. 80 600 104.00 Current 116 850 95.75 Jan. Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) 902 720 103.46 Jan.-Feb. 112 440 125.50 Current 206 470 119.42 Current 110 450 126.00 Feb. 134 521 115.06 Current 415 574 107.71 Current Beef Movement weighs on feds 62 800 97.75 Mar. 338 571 108.13 Current 87 621 101.44 Current Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 2) 160 600 111.50 Current 72 660 96.50 Current Markets can’t get enough cattle moved said that grazing conditions 76 635 107.75 Current 64 750 99.85 Current 67 710 100.75 Current as it is.” in the Southwest and ex- Feeder Steer (Md. & lg. 2-3) 65 825 100.00 Current 108 890 91.50 Current (from page 1) Jim Robb at Livestock treme southern portions of 225 422 117.74 Current 20 575 103.75 Jan. 203 576 105.79 Dec.-Jan. Market Information Center the central and southern 770 475 135.75 Current 80 720 94.25 Jan. 68 650 94.50 Dec.-Jan. 497,000 head last Monday 108 710 97.00 Current 88 767 105.96 Jan. Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) through Thursday, compared in Denver pointed out that Plains are “unbelievably 64 775 98.00 Current 63 800 94.60 Jan. 64 625 92.00 Current to 459,000 head during the carcass weights are starting good,” and that stocker oper- Feeder Holstein Steers (Lg. 3) 62 760 96.00 Feb. 58 725 91.00 Current same period the week previ- to drop and that marketings ators have increased their ous. If last Friday and Sat- have actually been better stocking rates by a third or urday’s processing volumes that most may realize. His more, compared to the pre- “stayed on schedule,” more projections for the Dec. 1 Cat- vious five years. than 600,000 head would be tle on Feed Report were that “Grass is more than abun- processed for the week. marketings would be up nine dant and it is greener than After seeing $7-9 jumps percent, placements down I’ve seen in recent memory,” the previous week, boxed seven percent and that cat- Grayson said. “It’s very easy beef prices started to slump tle on feed would be dead right now to turn cattle out last week, as supplies were even with a year ago. on wheat, grass or other for- building back up. Not only Futures markets weren’t ages and not worry about were slaughter volumes go- helping the cash market them, except for the occa- ing to add to that, but high- much last week, as specula- sional storm that rolls in.” er beef prices were slowing tors were taking into account Derrell Peel, extension retailers’demand for product. growing showlists and that livestock economist with Ok- Tuesday The composite Choice packers have been unable to lahoma State University, cutout value fell below $144 move even a seasonable said most stocker operators per cwt last Thursday, after amount of boxed beef. are banking on Pacific Rim rallying beyond $149 the pre- Last Thursday, December beef trade being reopened vious week. Select was down live cattle closed at $85.37, January 11th, 2005 sometime next spring. They to the mid-$136 range, after down 167 points from the will sell their cattle back to hitting $143 the week prior. previous day. February was feedlots when that happens Volumes were called very down to $86.85. and reap the benefits. Treasure Valley Livestock anemic and followed a very “That’s not a good sign slow trade trend started at Calf and yearling prices in right now,” said one Chicago more northern and eastern the beginning the week Mercantile Exchange (CME) Caldwell, ID shortened by Thanksgiving. areas of the country aren’t livestock pit participant. doing near as well. Most of Since that time, USDA has- “Historically speaking, fu- n’t reported one day of 300 those areas reported prices Catalog Deadline: December 20th, 2004 tures carries a $1.50-2 pre- being $3-5 softer on all class- loads or more of fabricated mium over cash. If that holds cuts moving between pack- es of cattle. Weather contin- true, packers could be serious ues to be a concern, includ- ers and retailers. if they bid $84 or less.” The pork markets have ing forecasts late last week Watch the sale on DISH Network been placing a lot of pres- Calves, yearlings that a major winter storm, sure on the beef up till just Feeder and stocker cattle possibly a blizzard, would hit Channel 9612 last week, said Bob Wilson at prices continue to show a di- the Rocky Mountains and Hedgersedge.com. He added: chotomy between the West move into the Midwest by Call 800-747-1675 for “Now that the holiday ham Coast and Southwest and the middle of the month. buying is over that we should the rest of the country. Feedlots are not demand- FREE DISH registration see things return to a little Stocker operators contin- ing cattle at anywhere near normal trading pattern.” ue to be very bullish in areas prices reported just two On the cattle supply side, of Texas, Oklahoma, Califor- months ago. Analysts said WATCH & LISTEN TO THE SALE AT: analysts said cattle slowed by nia, and even areas of south- most breakevens on cattle weather in late November ern Missouri and Arkansas. leaving feedlots are $94-97, are starting to show signifi- Those areas of the country meaning they are currently cant weight gains again, feed continue to boast unseason- in the red $100-150, if not efficiencies are back to nor- ably good winter grazing con- more. mal and show lists are start- ditions, and weather fore- The CME feeder index for For details or for the representative nearest you, please call: ing to grow. casts continue to indicate 700- to 850-lb. steers was at “The stress is off the cat- moisture and warmer-than- $107.46 last Thursday, down (530) 347-3793 tle finally, feedlots are start- normal temperatures $2 from the previous week. ing to dry up and warm up, through February and Feeder cattle futures were or e-mail us at [email protected] and slaughter ready cattle March. As a result, prices for also tumbling with nearby LOOK FOR CATALOG AND PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE: volumes are up,” said Brent stocker cattle in those areas January contracts closing at Snyder, an analyst with the were steady to $2 stronger, $101 Thursday, down 142 www.wvmcattle.com Texas Cattle Feeders Associ- compared to the week prior. points from the previous day. ation. “It’s good from a cost Gary Grayson, economist Two weeks ago the January Market your cattle with the professionals! standpoint, but we’re start- with Amarillo, TX-based contract was still up around ing to build supplies when we Southern Plains Trading, $108. — WLJ 12 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL ClassifiedClassified CorralCorral Advertise and Get Results!

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Solid colors, www.cowboydogtrainer.com environmentally-sound ranching. dehorning available. Semen tested, GENERATOR SYSTEMS MCNAB PUPS 2 red and white fe- Competitive salary, benefits, and new good for 10 years. 208-587-6374 males, Perkins, OK 405-547-2543 house provided. For full job descrip- • AUTO START tion, call 406-443-6724 and leave a • FULLY ENCLOSED 39 BLACK & 31 RED long bodied % Gelbvieh/Angus first MCNAB PUPS message with your name and ad- Goldsmith McNab sired, Knisley Mc- SYSTEMS calf heifers bred to Angus bulls. Calve Electric Brands shipped within 24 hrs. dress. To apply, send cover letter, re- Nab dam. Still available, 1 male & 1 sume, and list of five references to • FLOAT SWITCH March 15th to April 30th. Ultrasound- One Letter . . . . .$75 • PIPELINE ed. 307-358-3891 female. Both sire and dam are good Matador Ranch, HC 63, Box 5032, PROPANE POWERED Two Letters . . . .$85 working, heading cattle dogs. Pups Dodson, MT 59524. Application dead- • ELECTRONIC TIMER SANTA GERTRUDIS Three Letters. . . $95 from welp 9/27/2004. 530-589-5748 line: December 31, 2004. EOE Pamphlets available ACCESSORIES yearling, 2 year old bulls. Reason- at most livestock auctions. AVAILABLE POSITION • TELLULAR REMOTE ably priced. Long Branch Ranch. Number Set SPECIAL $220 PLUS S & H Cattle Association needs a young, MONITOR Porterville, CA. Bob 323-234-0117 Call 1-800-222-9628 energetic self starter. Must be comput- Fax 1-800-267-4055 • LOW WELL SENSOR ANGUS BULLS P.O. Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 er literate, a people person and will- www.huskybrandingirons.com Classified ing to learn on the job. Travel will be • WINTER BASE Quality performance tested Angus required including some weekends. HEATER bulls. Calving ease & growth. Call 209-988-4347 Salary based on experience. Send • TRAILER MOUNT Ads your resume and references 92 BRED BLACK ANGUS heifers. A.I. Dogs for Sale 15 to Arizona Cattle Growers’Associ- bred to Riverbend Blueprint L24, start ation, 1401 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, calving Feb. 25. All vaccinations, AZ 85008 Ivomeced. Negative BVD tested. Work! RANCH MANAGER Weigh 1,050, extra fancy set of heifers. 208-589-3185 or 208-589-7211 STOCKDOGS Responsible couple for management Journal of Livestock of small Northern Colorado foothills ranch. Applicant must have experi- Working Dogs ence in all types of ranch operations, [email protected] including year-round care of SUBSCRIBE www.stockdogsmagazine cows/calves and the ability to do main- Sheep/Goats 18 tenance and repairs to equipment and P.O. Box 995, buildings. Only experienced and qual- Mancos, CO 81328 ified people capable of above need ap- TODAY 970-533-1375 ply. Please provide full details of pri- Visa/MC JAMES SUFFOLKS or job experience, credit and employ- 1 yr. $38 / 2 yr. $72 offering for sale YEARLING STUD ment references, salary and compen- CALL FOR WINTER SPECIALS TO WLJ RAM: Layne 325 QR. Luxford, Don- sation requirements. Replies will be (Great Tax Write-off) Articles: Choosing, Breeding, ner Trail, Freitas breeding; thick mus- kept confidential. Reply to Western CALL TW ENTERPRISES, INC AT 1-800-955-3795 Training, Trailing, Vet Info, cled, long, tall, good bone. 10 big beautiful EWE LAMBS exposed to Livestock Journal, Box 785, 650 S. TW Enterprises, Inc., 636 Logan Lane, Billings, MT 800-850-2769 Breeder’s Directory, Calendar, Lipan St., Denver, CO 80223 nice Kelleher stud. Lambing March & E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.twegen.com and Trial Results. April. Price negotiable. 208-876-4037 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL DECEMBER 13, 2004 13 Livestock Livestock Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale 19 19 Supplies Supplies Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B Conlin Supply Company, Inc. MIX 30TM EASTERN OREGON NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA Featuring Powder Alternative Liquid Feed EASTERN OREGON 290 acres & 1.5 miles, ±, on Fall River River Livestock Equip. 16% protein, 10% fat DOG MNT. FARMS — 1,279+ ac. w/1,056 ac. irrigated - 8 Valley pivots upgraded w/C.A.M.S. control panel, 3 - 82x180 hay sheds, 1 - 44x108 hay Riparian water, underground irrig. system, barn and Oakdale, 209/847-8977 www.mix30.com 4,224± sq. ft. custom home including bsmt., game Merced, 209/725-1100 shed, equipment shed, shop, 24x48 double wide, 1,800 sf. custom built Sierraville, 530/994-3800 800/575-7585 home in 2000. Truly one of the best productive farms in Harney County. room, bar, and storage. 5 bed/2½ baths & Crops have been averaging 5-5½ tons per acre. $1,950,000 2 FP. Asking...... $3,500,000 WEAVER SPRINGS FARM — 570 ac. w/4 Valley pivots irrigating 450 ac. SPRAY UP TO 140’ WITHOUT BOOM Small ranch on Hat Creek High-Performance PTO alfalfa. 115 ac. pivot corners, hillsides, bottom ground. Newer 1,900 sf. & Engine Driven Mist Sprayers 3-bdrm, 2-bth MH + hot tub room. 36x48 shop - 90x120 hay shed. $795,000 36.6 acres, ±, in 3 parcels, 1,200’ of frontage on Insect Control (Flies, Ticks, Gnats, Mosquitoes-West Hat Creek. 4 bed/2 bath main house, 3 bed/1 bath Nile) ----For cow/calf operations, feedlots, dairy, swine HISTORIC LAMB RANCH — 8,810 ac. deeded land, 2,240 ac. fenced & poultry, Cities/Parks Etc. Pasture & Range Control federal land & thousands of acres adjoining BLM land. Private reservoir managers home, 2 bed/1½ bath mobile home & (Weeds) Spray Hard to Reach Areas (Pastures, Draws, w/trophy trout & small mouth bass, abundant wildlife population. Elk, deer, vintage barn. Asking...... $1,195,000 Fencelines, Under Trees, Wet Areas) antelope, and upland game birds. Ranch can run up to 500 head of cat- A1 Mist Sprayers tle. $4,100,000 3,000 acres, ±, near Hallelujah Junction Resources, Inc. RECREATIONAL PROPERTY 3 miles of Hwy frontage, Western Pacific railroad Toll Free 877-924-2474 •877-524-2479 CURREY GORDON CREEK — 480 deeded ac. w/approx. 2 miles of a frontage, access from Scott Road, and a turn w w w.mistsprayers.com spring fed creek running through the property, rimrocks, mountain mead- lane on Hwy 395. Subirrigated pasture and miles MADE IN AMERICA or e-mail us at ow surrounded by Juniper trees and bordered on 3 sides by BLM. Rocky sales@mistsprayers .com Mnt. elk, mule deer, antelope, frequent the area. All for $285,000 of brush grazing. Unpriced. Listed in South Rated #1 Mist Blower by Cattlemen 1000 SPRINGS — 920 deeded ac. w/41 ac. of 1,885 priority flood water Lassen County. rights irrigated from several year-round springs, old homestead site w/rolling Bader Real Estate QUALITY LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Real Estate For Sale hills covered with sagebrush & some Juniper trees in an area populated P.O. Box 309 • Fall River Mills • CA 96028 “AN ALL NEW DESIGN” with elk, deer, antelope, and quail. Total price $395,000 Chutes, alleys, gates, panels, com- Pacific 20A 530-336-6131 plete systems, feeders, etc. Call for REAL ESTATE, INC. your free information pack today. 888- 707 Ponderosa Village • Burns, OR 97720 www.baderrealestate.com 537-4418 HUNTERS deer, duck & geese at its best. 319 to 1,135 +/- acres. Ponds, 541-573-7206 or 800-573-7206 springs, borders National Forest. $970 E-mail: [email protected] Evenings: Jett C. Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-2313 Real Estate For Sale per acre. Dutch Noordman, Real Central & Eastern OR Ranches P BAR RANCH Ranchers Realty, 530-336-6500, Curt Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-3106, fax 541-573-5011 Pacific 20A www.calldutchre.com Central & www.jettblackburn.comEastern OR Ranches INCLUDING WINTER RANGE Rated at 1,100 mother cows plus all supporting stock. 1,740 ACRE +/- NORTHERN Approximately 11,700 deeded acres plus 11,532 active AUMs BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Situated CALIFORNIA BLM & State lease. Base cow herd outside 12 months of the year. deeded cattle ranch or private hunt in the middle of a ranch community. preserve. Nine legal parcels. 250+/- One solid block — drift movement — no trucking. Approximately Great hunting and fishing. ONLY full irrigated acres, 200+/-acres dry land RANCHES ONLINE 274 irrigated acres produces enough winter feed for back ground- service station for many miles in farm, 1,270+/- grazing land, ponds, ing calves, replacements, needy cows, bulls, horses and emer- both directions. 2,160 sq. ft. springs, clover, meadow grass www.propertiesmag.net gency needs. Good improvements. SE Oregon desert, with HQs building, 3-bay full service garage, throughout property with seasonal only minutes from town & schools. $4,950,000 towing service with tow trucks creeks. Working corrals with scale 800-850-2769 DEEDED WINTER RANGE — SE OREGON house. Three residences and a new included. Lots of Hwy frontage gives 700 ton hay barn. Located in the city Approximately 22,500 deeded acres plus an additional scattering this business excellent exposure. of Grenada, Siskiyou County. One of approximately 1,200 acres of private leases ($520/yr). Located $350,000 mile from Interstate 5 with paved ac- about 6 miles north of Vale, OR. Has historically wintered 1,000 cess to the ranch. This property with solid mouth cows or 1,800 yearlings 5-6 months. 1,080 acres dry SUMMIT R.E. its varied topography and unmatched farm. Nice 3 bedroom modular home & shop. $3,500,000. views of Mt. Shasta and the valley Sunny Central & Eastern Oregon Possible terms. 866-717-4847 below make this property ideal for a Many more properties at future development. Several local air- For these & other listings contact: www.oregonranchland.com ports within minutes of the property. Cattle Ranches... Jack Horton Robert Bacon, Broker $2,500 per acre. Financing available R-D Ranch - Ironside, OR AGRILANDS REAL ESTATE for all or part. Call 530-949-2805 5,160 +/- Total Deeded Acres with 327+/- irrigated from Willow Creek (old 541-889-0909 • Ontario, OR 97914 rights.) 945 acres BLM. Running 200 cow/calf pairs plus bulls & CLASSIFIED AD THIS IS THE PLACE www.agrilandsrealestate.com replacements. 2 to 3 hay crops per year with an ave. of 6 ton per acre. Small 10,000 acre cow ranch. Water, mead- DEADLINE ows, timber. Eastern Oregon. 541- feedlot which holds 300 head. 2 homes, shop, machine shed, corrals, and grain bins. Good Elk, Deer, and Antelope hunting. $1,300,000 TUESDAY 446-3549 “CATTLE RANCHES WANTED” In the Heart of Central Oregon... Hay & Cattle ranch in a AT 4:30 PM Have cash & term buyers for CA cat- pristine, secluded valley only minutes from Redmond, Prineville & tle ranches. Peelman Realty Co., Inc. Bend. Currently runs 250 pairs along w/ alot of extra contract MOUNTAIN TIME www.peelman.com 559-485-4430 farming. Will run 400 pair w/ strictly hay farming or 250 pair w/ 300 summer yearlings. Spectacular custom log home with panoramic valley views. Corrals, barns, haysheds, sm. feedlot & ELK MOUNTAIN extra housing. 9238 ac. including the 8750 ac. out-the-gate permit. Joseph, Oregon 5,002 acres of mountains, streams and meadows overlooking the Wallowa Mountains, 406 irrig. ac. with high quality soils capable of growing specialty Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Idaho’s Seven crops. $2,600,000. Devils Mountains. Vast grasslands, native meadows, abundant springs, over 2 miles of pri- vate stream frontage, Pondeosa Pine, Douglas Fir and Tamarack trees. Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Blue Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule and Whitetail Deer, Run 3000+ summer yearlings or 1500 pairs (all on deeded ac.) - Klamath Otter, Steelhead and Rainbow Trout. Perimeter fenced and cross-fenced. $1,695,000 Marsh 5500+ Deeded Ac. 4530+ ac. irrig. & sub. irrig. 4 homes, and plenty of KEATING VALLEY RANCHSOLD working facilities. UnbelievableSale Ranch Pending with lots of beauty! Next to Klamath Baker City, Oregon Marsh Wildlife Refuge. $6.5 million 1,584 deeded acre cattle ranch currently carrying 350 pairs plus replacements and bulls with approximately 2,000 tons of annual hay harvest. Accessed by State Highway 86 and only 14 miles wast of Baker City, this family ranching opportunity is currently managed as Scott Bruder, Broker a cow/calf and hay operation in excellent condition and shows “pride of ownership” 541-475-9896 throughout. 1,273 acres of primary water right backed by 482.7 acres of supplemental Cell. 541-480-8891 right from Thief Valley Resevoir and the Powder River. An attractive owner’s home plus two additional homes, a large barn, great shop, modern bunkhouse and new cattle handling Deb Ceciliani - Broker facilities complete this quality offering located in one of Eastern Oregon’s most picturesque WWW.PROPERTIESMAG.NET Toni Hagen - Principal Broker valley settings. $2,100,000 wy 97 Steve Turner Ranches www.ranches4u.com William Smith Properties, Inc. 15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 541-318-1899 • [email protected] • www.steveturnerranches.com 5,827 ACRES CERTIFIED ORGANIC CRATER LAKE REALTY NATIVE PASTURE Linda Long, Principal Broker - Owner 4 miles south of Porterville, CA. WLJ’s Local: Cell: Classified (541) 783-2759 (541) 891-5562 This rare opportunity to buy a large Corral Toll Free: E-mail: cattle ranch of this size and location. is online! 1-888-262-1939 Junction of Hwy. 62 & 97 [email protected] Your classified ad goes PO Box 489 • Chiloquin, OR 97624 Future opportunities are unlimited. on our website YAINAX RANCH — Reputation cow calf operation, 1,731 acres of flood irrigat- $11,654,000 cash or terms. ed permanent pasture, timberlands & sub-irrigated meadows. Irrigation well pump 3,500 gpm plus creek. 3 wildlife ponds, 2 homes, pole hay barn, livestock Craig Smith & Associates FREE barn, corrals, scales & shop. Runs 300 cows, 70 heifers, and 50 bulls year when your ad runs in around, putting up 800-ton grass hay in 2002. USFS permit in conjunction with 559-757-3565 the paper. owner’s 778-acre meadow and timberland for an authentic guest ranch with spectacular riding terrain. Historic Yainax Agency buildings. Timber cruise in process. Own a REAL COW Ranch that’s paid its way! $2,670,000 Van Cleve Associates Hay Ranch just 5 miles south of Lakeview, 1,180± acres. MLS #53197. Call Crater Lake Realty for more details. 200 acres alfalfa, under pivots, 850 acres meadow Oregon - California Ranches • 530-885-3978 pasture, 40 acres dry farm ground (place to build). GOOSE LAKE VALLEY Owner is adding additional 300 acre pivot for meadow MR. COWMAN! NE CALIFORNIA grass. 98 acres native pasture, roads & ditches, plus 250 Come To Our Country! Hambright Creek Ranch, Glenn County — 7,300 770± acres in 3 parcels; two WORKING COW & acres grazing riparian. Owner states 600 pair for 6 HORSE RANCHES acres of native pasture, 10 miles by paved county road to months and up to 900 tons of hay. $1,250,000 F-11105 parcels with pivots; one parcel with 195 acres in orchard grass. Cut over timber land. I-5, near large, under-used recreation lake, excellent A r r o w Re a llt y , In c . Write or call for free publication. cross-fencing, 10 reservoirs, big springs, and seasonal All or part. Cascade Real Estate 6 0 9 Ce n t e r St . Agriculture Industries, Inc. streams. Ranch uses for ranch include seasonal grazing (916) 372-5595 10886 Highway 62. L a k e v iie w , O R 1-88 7 7 -88 9 5 -44 9 2 1 Eagle Point, OR 97524 and hunting for deer, wild hogs, turkey, quail, and dove. [email protected] Phone: 800/343-4165 www.f-a-r-m.com [email protected] Located to increase in value...... $3,650,000 LASSEN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 137 acres only minutes from town. 55 acres of productive HORSE/CATTLE RANCH WITH A VIEW Siskiyou Cattle Ranch — Year-round ranch, 10 min- grass hay, 2 irrigation wells, 2 domestic wells, and some 1,000 acres, borders Modoc National Forest, 3 utes to Yreka, 2,500 ft. elevation, good climate, long water rights. Spectacular home of over 2,600 sq. ft., center pivots, 4 wheel lines. Water rights from growing season, 1,390 ac. including 932 ac. in Montague attached garage, workshop, hay barn, sheds, corrals, and 335 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 1767 Franklin Creek. Out-the-gate grazing permit Water District with 400+ ac. now flood irrigated. Shel- so much more...purchase for $1,500,000. Alturas, CA 96101 for 230 head for 4½ months. tered hillside feedlot, two remodeled ranch homes, new Coldwell Banker Heard Realty • Beth Bennett p) 530.233.1993 • f) 530.233.5193 email: [email protected] 300,000 plus board feet of timber. pole barn, shop, near airport and good schools: fishing, Susanville, CA (530) 257-7113 web: www.triadproperties.net All for only $1,750,000 skiing, and golf nearby...... $2,150,000 14 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate Rent/ Real Estate For Sale Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B Mountain 20C Mountain 20C Lease/Trade 22 Plains 20E

GREAT 700 COW DAIRY IDAHO MUSSELSHELL RIVER RANCH 1,700 ACRE CATTLE ranch for lease. in Rupert, ID, with permits in 300 AU’s, ditch water, 270 acres irri- 1,000 Head 810 deeded acres with 310 river bottom habitat including 154 Cow/Calf Ranch place. 935 CAFO permit, dou- gated. Grenada, CA 530-949-2805 Deeded, BLM & Forest. Very ble 6, which could be convert- acres irrigated. Remainder is timbered hills and coulees. good improvements. A PRIDE ed to double 14 parallel, 40 Excellent elk, deer, & pheasant habitat. $615,000 OF OWNERSHIP RANCH! acres with wheel line, full free For more information on these and other listings visit Pasture 26 1800 Liberty Park Blvd. stall and much more. Brick our web site at www.rockymtnranch.com 1,400 Acres home & 3 mobiles. $895,000 Wanted Sedalia, MO 65301 Small cattle ranch, good Call BJ Ross @ 208-539-0795, www.missouriland.com hunting & fishing, Idaho-Utah Chris Barber @ 208-404-6322, or border. SUMMER LEASE. Reputation outfit 1-877-526-9058 Canyonside Realty seeking long term inside summer CALL FOR FREE CATALOG 1,000 Acres 208-324-3354. MLS# 112179 Ron Shoen Marvin Brown lease. 250-2,500 animal unit loca- Good ranch, 35 miles Rocky Mountain Ranch Realty tions. 209-847-8440 to Sun Valley RANCHES WANTED 1-888-259-6660 WANT TO LEASE www.wlj.net 850 Acres Northern California pasture for 50 1,000 - 20,000 AU’s spring calving cows. Winter pasture or Summer range ranch, approx year-round lease. Full care ok. Good 300 head, good improve- references available. 510-220-0034 Equipment ments, fishing & hunting. 90 Knipe Land Co., 33 miles to Boise. Inc. YEARLING PASTURE WANTED For Sale P.O. Box 1031 500-2,000 head. Looking for long- 800 Acres term lease, full care or no care. Sum- Hay, pasture, and cattle Boise, ID 83701 2000 NH TV140 tractor with loader, mer & winter feed. 530-304-7575 grapple. Roto-Mix 524-15 with digis- setup. Can add 680 acre Ph: (208)345-3163 ranch nearby. tar scale, hay processor kit 2 years on Fax: (208)344-0936 rotor paddles. H & S super 7 + 4 live 781 Acres bottom rear, front unload. Digital pho- Ranch row crop, sprinkler E-mail: [email protected] Hay/Feed/Seed 27 tos available. 406-567-2263 irrigated. 800 head feedlot, 2,000 head LCO. Good www.knipeland.com WINDMILL OWNERS improvements. Avoid changing well leathers for • Broker searching for buyer • BRIGHT GREEN high quality grass 680 Acres and alfalfa. 4x4x8 bales. $90 per ton. many years. Perma Cups are mold- Row crop, cattle Cross Ranch – Laramie County, Wyoming New Leaf Hay Works, Longmont, CO ed urethane, more wear resistant 303-589-5819 than nylon. Perma cups will outlast A GOOD BUY! NE Nevada Ranch High Quality Farm & Ranch located near Pine Bluffs, WY. Can add 800 acres nearby. 675 cows outside leathers 10 to 1. Their tapered The property consists of 2,031 ac. with 1,104 ac. of cropland design allows only 1/8" wearing, year-round. No instead of 5/8" of a leather cup. 310 Acres of which 445 ac. are pivot irrigated. The property would be BIG BALE FLAKER Farm land, pivots, plus good tractor needed. 2,349 ★ Feeds all big, square bales Much less friction for easier pump- 3,500± head feedlot an excellent drought resistant beef production unit. The ★ All electric, remote control systems ing extends cylinder life greatly. deeded acres. Low Install Urethane Perma Cups, operation. cost, would lease improvements are extensive with a beautiful owner’s home, ★ Single or multiple bale units available ★ Fits all flat bed trucks or trailers Urethane Check Balls and Urethane 197 Acres back. One family small house, trailer house, two shops, qounsets, large hay Pump Rod Guides and don't pull Ranch & recreation. Live shed and more. $2,000,000 BALE BUDDY, MFG. that well for many years! All are springs, scenic Hagerman can run. 1-3 elk tags. 580/868-33330 580/856-33637 available in standard cylinder and Valley. $1,275,000 Co-listed with Re/Max Sandstone Real Estate pipe sizes. Write or call for our cat- Bob Jones, Broker (775) 275-0051 Contact: John Stratman 303-683-9044 or James Merrigan 308-632-1032 alogue. We ship same day order 208/733-0404 or 1-888-558-0870 www.ranchland.com and payment is received. Loans 28 View Point Ranch "Serving Farm and Ranch Since 1950" 425,000 acres l/d 3,500 AU COLORADO Oregon $8,250,000. Kiowa County - Your subscription VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. 2821 Mays • Box 7160WLJ 762± acres CRP. $340,425 BETTER FINANCING OPTIONS Clark to WLJ gets you: Free Amarillo, TX 79114-7160 Twin Falls Idaho • www.rjrealty.com 1,280± acres CRP. $425,000 Lower Payments! Company Jackson County online access Designed for the (806) 352-2761 805-238-7110 Farmer/Rancher Agri-Business www.virdenproducts.com www.wlj.net 208-345-3163 436± acres Walden Res. shoreline. (Not the Banker) Hwy 14 frontage. $871,800 to the paper! 1-800-579-0826 Yuma County 480± acres irrigated $850,000 4 issues of the Equipment 55,000 ACRE NEVADA CATTLE 34 Cheyenne County Properties Magazine! Wanted AND HAY RANCH 5,294± acres grass $1,192,500 2,710± acres grass $677,500 The Commercial Financial NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1089, 20,000 ACRES CATTLE AND HAY RANCH The Land Office LLC 30 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, other DEEDED PLUS ADJACENT 35,000 ACRE Farm & Ranch Real Estate Cattle Magazine! And Assistance self-propelled/pull-type models. Jim, PRIVATE BLM ALLOTMENT Dale Stull, Broker also the 208-880-2889, 208-459-3268. Toll Free (866) 346-5710 ➢ FARM AND RANCH loans. Rural Water Rights for Approximately 1,500 Acres (719) 346-5710 Bull Guide!!! housing, horse ranches, hobby farms. ➢ 1,320 Acres of High Quality Dairy Hay www.thelandofficellc.com Low rates. 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LIPAN, DENVER, CO 80223 • FAX TO: 303/722-0155 • 800/850-2769 • 303/722-7600 16 DECEMBER 13, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL ESA protection for grouse not endorsed Western state ranching in- because of the cost and reg- Public Lands Council (PLC), lion in funding within the terests called a recent rec- ulatory burden such a listing if the bird is listed, ranchers Wildlife Habitat Incentives ommendation by U.S. Fish would entail, particularly on face increased costs, regula- Program (WHIP) for conser- and Wildlife Service (FWS) lands managed by the state tory delays and land use re- vation of sage grouse habitat. biologists not to list the or lands adjacent to them. strictions that could serious- O’Keeffe said that money will greater sage grouse as “en- According to the agency’s ly impact operations. be very effective in helping dangered” or “threatened,” biologists, a listing of the bird “Ranchers and farmers producers propagate addi- under the Endangered was “not warranted,” as work on the land everyday, tional habitat for the sage Species Act (ESA), a “step in there still appears to be and we have a stake in en- grouse. the right direction.” That rec- enough of the birds in the vironmental and species pro- Several industry and De- ommendation was sent to wild and current manage- tection,” said O’Keeffe. “We partment of Interior officials FWS Director Steve Wil- ment practices in several ar- are working in partnership indicated a final decision liams last week, and a final eas aren’t “taking away sig- with government and con- would probably be made be- decision is expected early nificant enough amounts of fore the end of the first quar- next year. habitat.” servation groups to protect the sage grouse and we’ve ter of next year, but a precise Scientists with FWS an- Western state livestock schedule is unknown. The nounced they were recom- groups have been adamant- proven there are viable alter- natives to listing. This recom- delay in the decision-mak- mending the bird not be list- ly against the potential list- ing process was expected be- mendation is a win for every- ed under the ESA during a ing because of the amount cause of threats from sever- Dec. 3 meeting of the West- of unnecessary change that one who is part of the part- al radical environmentalists ern Governors’ Association may be dictated on grazing nership.” to sue if more time was not (WGA) in San Diego, CA. lands. According to John O’- Aides with several western allowed for further investiga- state congressional members Western state governors Keeffe, an Oregon cattle pro- tion. — Steven D. Vetter, Greater sage grouse. have been among the groups ducer and chairman of the said last week that recent WLJ Editor against an ESA-based listing sage grouse task force for the legislation authorized $5 mil- Few links between beef output, antibiotics Afive-year study of antibi- er, said Read: “Ampicillin re- sistance problem, some have otics at the University of Cal- sistance itself is common speculated their use in live- gary shows few links be- among E. coli of both human stock production also is a tween cattle production and and bovine origin, and the contributing factor. Howev- antimicrobial resistance in possibility of transmission of er, supportive data is sparse, humans. ampicillin resistance alone the study said. In addition, in cases where to humans is likely a moot In addition to studying test resistant bacteria appeared, point.” cattle for any changes in mi- they did not transfer to those Read placed more empha- crobial resistance, re- in close contact with the cat- sis on the overuse of antibi- searchers also examined tle-feedlot employees, the otics for the increase in cas- feedlot employees as poten- study showed, according to a es of resistant microbes. tial carriers of antimicrobial news release from the Univer- “When antimicrobial resistant organisms. They sity of Calgary on the Alber- agents are over-used, this wanted to see whether there ta Beef Producers’ Web site. can contribute to the build- was evidence they contract- The multi-component up of resistance because it ed any resistant organisms study was said to be the most places added selection pres- related to working directly comprehensive of its kind, sure on the microbe popula- in a feedlot environment. performed using the most tion to change in ways that The results showed no sig- sensitive methodology avail- allow it to survive an antimi- nificant connection between able. Ronald Read, a Uni- crobial attack,” Read said. antimicrobial use in cattle versity of Calgary Faculty of While the widespread use production and the develop- Medicine associate professor of antimicrobial agents in ment of resistant organisms with extensive experience in human medicine is widely among the 7,738 samples microbiology and infectious viewed as the primary factor taken. — Lester Aldrich, diseases, led a team of micro- contributing to microbial-re- Dow Jones Newswires biologists and feedlot health specialists in the study, the release said. “Many significant resist- ance concerns that we went For the into the project looking for turned out not to be an is- sue,” Read said. 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