The National Livestock Weekly November 19, 2007 • Vol. 87, No. 06 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” Web site: www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication Groups continue effort to repeal death tax While the daily challenges of own- ily members, even when careful es- ue to urge lawmakers to provide ing a farm or a ranch are difficult tate planning has been exercised. permanent relief from the burdens enough, so too are the hoops ranch- The sudden loss of a family mem- of the federal death tax. The re- ers must jump through to ensure the ber can cause even greater hard- peal of this tax is Farm Bureau’s top ownership of their enterprise by fu- ship when no planning has been tax priority and one that unites ture generations. The large amounts undertaken and can often cause farmers and ranchers nationwide, of capital required to own and op- the family to lose the farm or regardless of the crop or farm ani- erate an agricultural venture are ranch—one which may have been mal they produce,” said Stallman. staggering when compared to many in the family for generations. “Farms and ranches are often small businesses, though the re- Liquidating property, livestock passed down from one generation turns are often much smaller. or equipment to pay for the sud- to the next. Young farmers and For this reason, agricultural in- den tax obligations is a common ranchers struggle enough, given terest groups and prominent sen- practice, one American Farm Bu- current conditions, to enter the ators have begun to urge Con- reau Federation (AFBF) Presi- business on their own. The contin- gress to repeal or reform the fed- dent Bob Stallman hopes his ued presence of the federal estate eral estate tax which can cause un- group can help prevent. tax remains a significant barrier to expected costs to a producer’s fam- “Farm Bureau members contin- many family farm succession plans,” Stallman continued. Tax cuts and other provisions which are scheduled to sunset in Bovine TB forces 2011 have many conservative mem- bers of Congress scurrying to extend the lowered tax rates, which in- Canadian cull clude lower rates on capital gains, dividends, and for individuals. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Cana- AFBF estimates that the average da’s cattlemen have yet another issue to be concerned with. Last week estate taxes due on a ‘moderately it was reported that premises in both Alberta and British Columbia sized farm’ would total approxi- have been quarantined following the discovery of a bull which had mately $300,000 in 2011, and tax been found to be positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). liabilities for larger farms could av- In what has been a string of bad news for cattle producers north erage $1.5 million. The high tax li- of the border, more than 450 head are slated for slaughter and 30 ability estimates are a result of operations will be quarantined after animals there came into con- what farmers and ranchers nor- tact with the bull which had been shipped between provinces. As of mally consider to be their largest as- late last week, however, CFIAofficials said no additional cases of the set—appreciating land values. AF- disease had been discovered. BF figures place the average in- According to CFIA veterinarian Maria Koller-Jones, the TB-pos- crease in agricultural land prices at itive bull was discovered at a slaughter plant in Quebec in August. 70 percent between 2003 and 2007. It was traced back to the original premises in Vanderhoof, British “The federal death tax has long Columbia, and it was determined that the bull also spent time on out-lived its purpose,” said Stall- farms in Alberta. Other animals from the British Columbia oper- man. “Initiated in 1916 to raise rev- Under optimal grazing conditions, cow herds need supplementation to ation were shipped to as many as 20 farms and ranches and one enue for a war, it’s now embedded meet their nutritional needs. At certain times, such as post-calving, See Cull on page 23 in the U.S. tax code, even though supplementation takes on even greater importance. See special supple- See Tax on page 9 ment section starting on page 12. Fed cattle prices begin long awaited rally —Choice boxed beef day, there were a few reports of pared to the previous week’s trade also been on the high side, so it was the corn market weighed on de- prices gain $4.28 in live cattle moving in Texas at at the $92 to $93.50 level in the expected last week that packers ferred futures in contract trade on $92.50 and reports of bids at $145- south and $92-93 live, $142-145 would have to come to the table and the CME last week. As of last Thurs- first three days of 146 live basis by packers. Howev- dressed paid in the north. Prior close up the gap between feedlot day however, contract trade had last week. er, upward surging boxed beef week Corn Belt sales were $90-91 asking prices and packer offers firmed up and settling prices were prices early in the week, along with live and $142 dressed. Packers last week to get cattle bought. firm, with December closing at The fed cattle market rally strength on the Chicago Mercan- have been relying heavily on con- Despite expectations of higher $95.32. February live cattle con- looked like it was getting underway tile Exchange (CME), had feedlots tract and formula cattle and cash cash and continued reports of tight tracts pulled back 10 points, to set- last week with some limited high- holding out for better offers. market purchases have been on supplies of available, market- ready tle at $97.95, and April ended the er cash trade reported early in the Analysts last week said they ex- the light side for several weeks, fed cattle, serious trade wasn’t ex- day 2 points lower at $98.10. week, including some grid trade in pected trade to come in at $93-94 leading to reports of short bought pected until late in the week, per- Ehedger.com analyst Troy Vet- Texas at the $150 level. Last Thurs- live and $144-146 dressed, com- packers. However, kill levels have haps being delayed until after the terkind said the midweek pull release of USDA’s Nov. 1 cattle on back was caused by a combina- Rye offers extra forage and cleaner fields feed report due last Friday. That re- tion of factors, including the on port was expected to show inven- feed report expectations. Most livestock economists would agree that the clean up fields as well as provide a safe source of win- tory numbers to be below year ago “Apparently the 11 percent in- opportunities available for stocker operators these ter feed. Researchers at North Dakota State Univer- levels. The average of analysts’ ex- crease in placements spooked the days are good ones, while many note that a cost- sity have found success using rye to control wild pectations was reported by Dow market, however I think a lot of us Jones to be 2.1 percent below year effective feed source is the number one factor in de- oats, ragweed, dandelion, common lamb’s quarter, red are expecting that, if not more, due ago levels. Placements of cattle in- termining the potential profitability of purchasing root pigweed, Canada thistle and quackgrass. Annu- to the end of the grass run of year- to feedlots were expected 11 percent stocker cattle, not the cattle market itself. al rye—which differs from cereal rye—thrives in lings and the fall calf run,” he said. many environments where wheat does not and is ca- above November 2006 levels as a With corn and hay prices tight, avoiding sup- See Markets on page 17 plemental feed is necessary for most farmers and pable of out-competing weeds, even during the grow- result of light placements a year ranchers to turn a profit, which means turning to ing season. The plant’s tendency to devote large earlier and a lack of available wheat cheap pasture alternatives for finding good returns amounts of its energy to foliage production causes it pasture in the south, which has in today’s feeder cattle market. to choke and shade out weeds and other undesirables. led some stocker operators to place Winter rye grazing could be one of those oppor- Dan Towery of Ag Conservation Solutions says cattle directly into feedlots. Market- tunities. High wheat prices have made wheat graz- the benefits of annual rye as a cover crop are nu- ings were estimated at a robust 7.3 ing opportunities few and far between as farmers merous and extend well beyond erosion control percent above year ago levels, most- hold off grazing in favor of better yields come har- and weed prevention. ly a result of packers vying for mar- vest time. Annual rye offers farmers the benefits “One thing that we have found out is that annu- ket share as they continued heavy of a cover crop and excellent grazing potential for al ryegrass is very good at breaking up soil com- slaughter volume despite negative those looking for a cost-effective winter feed source. paction. In cases where we have combined no-till farm- market fundamentals. While the planting window in most areas has ing with annual ryegrass for three years, we’ve seen Although those estimates are pos- passed, producers can still begin to plan for rye as a the rye’s root systems enable corn and soybean crops itive in terms of on feed and mar- yearly addition to their crop rotation, one that can See Rye on page 6 keting numbers, the expectations of higher placements and strength in INSIDE WLJ COST OF THANKSGIVING RIS- HAY PRICES TO STAY HIGH — LOW-COST MANURE MAN- INDEX Time Sensitive Priority Handling ES — Menus items for the tradi- This year’s record hay prices are AGEMENT — A new method of Beef Bits ...... Page - 3 tional Thanksgiving dinner with unlikely to ease, as competition manure runoff control is current- Sale Reports ...... Page - 10 turkey, stuffing, cranberries, for acreage among competing ly being developed which avoids Markets ...... 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Page 17 WEEK ENDING: 11-15-07 2 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL COMMENTS Work mess code from my work clothes is that uncombed hair and wearing Pay now, or pay later they still fit and serve the a visor. Like other grungers, purpose of keeping me pro- I also prefer an un-tucked everal state cattlemen’s as- tected from the elements, shirt which is less hassle. sociations have proposals depending on the season. It’s pointless for me to tuck in front of them this fall to “Best-dressed” around here a shirt in when my bladder raiseS the beef checkoff assessment means most well equipped can’t hold the pot or two of to $2 from the current $1 level. In for the job or weather. I can coffee I drink throughout the fact, a couple of them have already change up my same outfit a morning for very long (defi- passed the proposal and will pres- bit with my brown cover- nitely a drawback for women ent it to the Annual Cattlemen In- At different times in the which I’ve always gotten in- alls, chore coat, lace-up over- in coveralls). dustry Association Meeting in past, I held short-lived jobs to during the winter anyway. shoes, or work gloves. I al- Going grunge is not an requiring dress clothes. Pick- I also have sweatshirts impressive appearance, but Reno, NV, next February for con- ROBINSON so go for the layered look. In ing out different outfits for in- turned grunge-wear when cold weather, long johns or I don’t have to impress any- sideration. Since the inception of the beef checkoff, side work was, by far, the bleach got on them instead of a t-shirt underneath flan- body around here (nor have the $1 price tag has been stagnant. It hasn’t toughest part of those jobs. into the washing machine. nel shirts, sweatshirts and I ever). During the winter, changed with cattle prices or inflation and its pur- Making a decision on I like work wear the best jeans do the job. cows don’t care what I look chasing power has declined substantially over time. slacks and tops every day once they start showing a Regarding footwear, the like when I show up with Although there are many who would disagree with was no Sunday picnic for me little age: well seasoned and nastier they look, the better. the bale bed pickup loaded the payment, there is little doubt that the industry and I developed withdrawals broken-in with all day com- The amount of wear, duct to feed them. as a whole, from the biggest packer to the smallest from jeans and sweatshirt fort appeal. Since we’re big tape, mud, and manure on a I may not work where producer, has seen some benefit from the exceptional comfort. That’s why the cloth- on water conservation (most- pair of boots is what earns re- dress clothes are required, marketing efforts of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. The ing attire for ranch work is, ly out of necessity), I don’t spect. Work boots symbolize but I still experience outfit by far, my most well-suited wear a different outfit every anxiety. The amount of time research alone, which has produced added value how hard a worker someone dress code. Job descriptions day. After a few repeat wear- is or how high maintenance I spend deciding what to from underutilized cuts in the chuck and round, has around here require what I ings of the same jeans and they are about getting dirty. wear and getting ready for added a substantial amount of value to each carcass call “comfort and practicali- sweatshirt, I pull a fresh set Anybody who shows up to Sunday church feels like a which translates directly into higher fed cattle prices ty” career wear but which is out to wear. Perks to this work here wearing clean mess of work. — Amy Kirk and, subsequently, higher feeder cattle prices. It probably viewed as the wardrobe are I don’t freak boots is likely to get teased. (Amy and her husband seems that the proposal to boost the checkoff assess- grunge look of the ’90s. The out when I dribble coffee Part of the grunge look is raise their two kids on a ment to $2 would double the benefit to the industry. grunge image incorporates down the front of my shirt or appearing like a mess and di- cow/calf operation near Of course, there are certainly going to be those op- rough-looking and well-worn when I swipe my pant leg sheveled, which I excel at. I Pringle, SD. You can flannel, faded denim, and against a muddy pickup. extend the grunge image by reach her at 4atkccranch posed to the measure. What’s interesting about the @goldenwest.net.) situation is that some of those very same individu- hooded plaid sweatshirts, The only criteria I expect putting up my long, stringy, als are working with members of Congress right now to limit how cattle are sold. The current Farm Government meddling threatens Bill debate in the Senate includes some rather in- GUESTopinion cattle industry’s future teresting and potentially damaging language that will impact how cattle are marketed. It includes a Once upon a time, the 2007 Farm Bill was going to be market is doing a better job of keeping packers out of the ban on packer ownership for more than 14 days pri- about free market reforms that would reward the inno- cattle-raising business than any new law ever could. or to slaughter as well as a number of severe restric- vative, entrepreneurial spirit of our nation’s farmers and Congress even ordered an independent study recently tions on how cattle can be marketed by individuals. ranchers. Time and again, we heard top officials in Wash- to examine packers’ influence over the market. In over 58 It’s written in language that is meant to spur ington, D.C., talking of the need to loosen government’s million cattle transactions studied between 2002 and grip on American agriculture. As a National Cattlemen’s 2005, only 5 percent involved any type of direct packer competition. But in reality, it looks more like social- Beef Association (NCBA) member, this was music to my ownership. Does this sound like a trend that justifies a ism. Telling you or me, or anyone, for that matter, ears. NCBA embraces the philosophy of less government major government “rescue” effort? how and when private property can be bought and control and interference in our industry. This same study found that about 38 percent of cattle trans- sold goes against the very spirit that our nation But now the heavy hand of government threatens to actions involved some sort of alternative marketing arrange- was founded upon. At the present time, producers make this Farm Bill a disaster for cattlemen. The Senate ment. Some of these agreements may require transfer of own- who choose not to participate in a grid- or value- Agriculture Committee’s version of the bill contains sever- ership more than 14 days before slaughter, meaning this so- based marketing program don’t have to. Those who al anti-competitive provisions, including a ban on packer own- called ban on packer ownership places them in legal jeop- want to sell their cattle at auction can now. Those ership of cattle more than 14 days prior to slaughter. ardy. Even more revealing is the fact that these arrangements who want cattle buyers to buy on the cash market Now, I’m sure this idea has surface appeal to some cat- had a very minimal impact on the cash market—which still have that opportunity in the current system. The tle producers. After all, nobody wants to see packers gain- accounted for 62 percent of all transactions. ing control over cattle production and squeezing out the The bill advanced by the Agriculture Committee is bad way things are set up now in the cattle markets al- small, independent producer. enough. But a separate Senate floor amendment is also ex- lows for maximum individual freedom. Now, does That’s a noble thought, but it has no basis in reality. In- pected to outlaw the ability for cattlemen to engage in con- that always mean that my cattle are worth the dependent cattle producers all across the country are improv- fidential, one-on-one business deals with prospective buy- same price on the same day that my neighbor’s cat- ing their bottom line through innovative, value-added mar- ers, and ban the use of other marketing agreements that tle are? No. But that’s plain and simple economics, keting programs. These smart business options are helping greatly benefit cattlemen. “The Captive Supply Reform Act” a function of the market and a reflection of cattle cattlemen break out of the traditional price-taker role. When is dressed up like a proposal that will protect the role of the quality and marketing skills. It is, in essence, a they produce high-quality cattle that meet particular crite- independent cattle producer. But in reality, it will penalize free-market system in its purest form. ria, they are reaping the rewards they so richly deserve. cattlemen who make the investment and commitment nec- By mandating how and when cattle are marketed, But some members of Congress want to derail these busi- essary to produce high-quality cattle. It will drag us back this proposal will set the industry back by decades. ness strategies that have taken us many years to build. to the days of the average pricing system, put the govern- They want to dictate how, when, and to whom we can sell ment in charge of our businesses, and destroy many of the Grid marketing has added substantial value to qual- our cattle. I don’t know about you, but I think I can make economic advances we have achieved in recent years. ity fed cattle. Programs like Certified Angus Beef those decisions for myself, rather than have them im- If you feel you can run your cattle operation better than have pushed that value even higher, while at the posed from Capitol Hill. Congress can, call your U.S. senators today and tell them same time, mitigating producer risk. They aren’t for This urge to play nanny over the cattle business might be so. At stake is your ability to conduct business as you see everyone and that’s fine; not everyone needs to par- more understandable if the large meat packers were actu- fit, and the economic freedom on which our industry and ticipate, but this legislation that flat prevents pro- ally gaining significant control over cattle production. But our country were built. — John Queen ducers from participating is plain wrong. Forcing the nothing could be further from the truth. Because of the cap- (John Queen is a cattleman from Waynesville, industry to sell all cattle on a cash market on a ital required and the risk involved, we’ve seen very little NC, and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.) weekly basis, which is essentially what this proposal growth over the years in packer-owned cattle herds. The free will do, will erase all of the efficiencies that have been developed over several generations. It will end the spirit of cooperation and the relationships that have been developed to the benefit of the industry. Imagine the day when cash buyers will have to comb the countryside for cattle, buying each head or pen individually just days before they are destined for slaughter. Talk about inefficient. The packing in- dustry is one built on small margins and maximum efficiency. If you think packer buyers are picky now, wait until they have to sort through 600,000-plus head each week to find the ones that meet their spe- cific criteria. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 3 BEEFbits Tyson posts quarterly profit Tyson Foods Inc., the will earn 30 cents to 70 cents ment by sales, compared reached a 10-year high in Organic meat sales skyrocket world’s largest meat produc- a share in the current fiscal with a $34 million loss a year February. Tyson is the er, said it earned $32 million year, less than analyst esti- ago, as beef prices rose near- biggest U.S. buyer of corn According to new research from the Chicago-based in its fiscal fourth quarter as mates, as high grain prices ly 9 percent. Pork earnings for feed. Corn prices aver- firm Mintel, sales of organic meat have increased poultry and beef prices rose. continue to weigh on profit. improved to $24 million from aged $3.49 cents a bushel more than tenfold within the past five years, going The shares fell as much as 8.5 He said he expects $300 mil- $15 million. during the fourth quarter, from $33 million in 2002 to an estimated $364 million percent as Tyson said 2008 lion in increased grain costs For the year, Tyson earned up 46 percent from a year in 2007. “The desire for organic meat products is earnings will miss estimates. in the company’s chicken $268 million, or 75 cents a earlier. based on a general sense that the food supply has the Net income was 9 cents a business and an “extremely share, compared with a net Bond also cut 1,200 jobs potential to be unsafe,” noted the Mintel report. “But share in the three months difficult” environment for loss of $196 million, or 58 during the year and closed demand has more than outpaced production, and the ended Sept. 30 after a loss of beef, its biggest unit by sales. cents, in the previous year, plants as part of a plan to U.S. market for organic meats has become highly $56 million, or 17 cents, a The company posted a $51 its first loss since 1994. The save $250 million. Actual import-dependent.” Research produced by the firm year earlier, Springdale, million profit in its chicken average estimate of 10 ana- savings were $265 million, cites high production costs and a lack of organic-certi- Arkansas-based Tyson said segment in the recent quar- lysts was for per-share earn- Tyson Foods said. The com- fied processing facilities as the major barriers to the in a statement. Excluding a ter, rebounding from a $20 ings of 75 cents. pany employs about 104,000 organic meat industry. The report noted that the price one-time tax expense, Tyson million loss a year ago, as Grain costs added $105 people worldwide. of organic food still turns many customers away, with earned 14 cents, topping the poultry prices rose after million in additional expens- Tyson is the second- 10-cent average estimate of Bond trimmed production. es in the fourth quarter and largest U.S. food company two-thirds of Americans saying they would purchase 10 analysts in a Bloomberg The beef unit had its third $334 million for the 2007 fis- by 2006 revenue, behind more organic products if they cost less. survey. Sales rose 6.4 per- straight profit after six con- cal year, Tyson said. Kraft Foods Inc. It is also the Bird flu puts holiday fare in jeopardy cent to $6.88 billion. secutive losses. The cost of feeding cattle second-biggest poultry pro- Chief executive officer Tyson had a $1 million and poultry has surged along ducer, behind Pilgrim’s An outbreak of avian influenza in Britain was Richard Bond said Tyson profit in beef, its biggest seg- with the price of corn, which Pride Corp. — WLJ recently confirmed by government officials to be the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus, which is centered on a turkey farm in eastern England. Government officials ordered approximately 5,000 turkeys, 1,000 ducks and 400 geese on the farm to be destroyed in response to the outbreak. A similar out- break happened in the United Kingdom (U.K.) in February of this year, with 159,000 turkeys culled as a result. Supermarkets in the U.K. have reassured customers that the most recent outbreak will not result in a shortage of Christmas turkeys. “The health and safety of those involved in the operations are the priority, and a strict approach is being taken,” said Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hilary Benn in prepared remarks to Parliament. Red meat production up in 2007 USDA recently raised forecasts for 2007 U.S. red meat production to a total of 48.349 billion pounds, up from the October forecast of 48.094 billion pounds, according to the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. At the same time, however, USDA lowered projec- tions for total 2008 U.S. red meat production to 48.729 billion pounds from 48.867 billion pounds. Forecasted 2007 beef production accounted for 26.240 billion pounds of the total, an increase from the previously forecasted 26.064 billion pounds, while 2007 pork production was raised to 21.774 bil- lion pounds from 21.694 billion pounds. CO packaging of meat under fire Meat industry officials recently testified in front of a House subcommittee regarding the role of meat packaging in relation to food safety. The meeting is the fourth in a series heard by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s oversight and investi- gations subcommittee meant to address what some are calling ‘deception in labeling.’ Cargill CEO Gregory Page and Hormel Chairman Jeff Ettinger were called to testify along with USDA and FDA officials on the safety of modified atmosphere pack- aging, also known as CO, a process which removes oxygen from meat packaging and replaces it with low levels of carbon monoxide. “Cargill is deeply committed to serving the needs of our customers. The low oxygen technology is an important evolu- tion in packaging technology,” said Page. Hardee’s adds beef to match demand Back by popular demand, Hardee’s Restaurants recently announced plans to re-introduce the Philly Cheesesteak Thickbuger to its nationwide menu. The Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger, first intro- duced in April of 2006, features a 1/3-pound, 100 percent Black Angus burger topped with thin-sliced steak, sauteed peppers, onions, and Swiss cheese. Available for a limited time, Hardee’s plans to sell the item for $3.99 individually. “[The Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger] combines the classic taste of the Philly Cheesesteak piled on our famous Thickburger. This remains one of our most innova- tive Thickburgers, and none of our competitors are offering anything comparable,” said Brad Haley, executive vice president of marketing. CAB debuts ‘Aim High’ Web site Beef producers who want to set higher quality and profit goals now have a new source of information. The “Aim High” Web site debuted Friday, Nov. 9. The joint project of Angus Productions Inc. (API) and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) is one of several topic sites hosted by API. “This site brings together information on how to optimize genetics, manage- ment, feeding and marketing to help capture added value, along with who to contact for assistance,” said Steve Suther, CAB director of industry information. “We’re pleased to add Aim High to our menu of topic sites that serve as online resources about subjects of particular interest to producers.” To access the Aim High site, visit ww.aimhighwithcab.info. 4 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Pennsylvania bans labels, ads touting hormone-free milk Pennsylvania is stopping ed with rBST, or recombi- tion of an advisory panel, dairies from stamping milk nant bovine somatotropin. the Pennsylvania Agricul- containers with hormone- The product, sold by St. ture Department has noti- free labels in a precedent- Louis-based Monsanto Co. fied 16 dairies in Pennsyl- setting decision being close- under the brand name Posi- vania, New York, New Jer- ly watched by the industry. lac, is the country’s largest- sey, Connecticut and Mass- Synthetic hormones have selling dairy pharmaceuti- achusetts that their labels been used to improve milk cal. It is also known as re- were false or misleading and production in cows for more combinant bovine growth had to be changed by the than a decade. The chemical hormone, or rBGH. end of December. hasn’t been detected in milk, It has been approved for “There’s absolutely no way so there is no way to test for use in the U.S. since 1994, al- to certify whether the milk its use, but a growing num- though safety concerns have is from cattle treated or not ber of retailers have been spurred an increase in rBST- treated” with rBST, Wolff This cow was one of the selling and promoting hor- free product sales. The hor- said. “Some of the dairies mature AI bred females that mone-free products in re- mone is banned in the Euro- that have enforced this, it’s sold in last year’s sale. She sponse to consumer demand. pean Union, Canada, Aus- absolutely the honor sys- was the dam of the high State Agriculture Secre- tralia and Japan, largely out tem.” selling steer in our 2006 calf tary Dennis C. Wolff said ad- of concern that it may be Rutter’s Dairy Inc., a cen- sale. She produced a full vertising one brand of milk harmful to herd health. tral Pennsylvania company brother for her new owners as free from artificial hor- Monsanto spokesman that sells about 300,000 gal- that went on to become the mones implies that competi- Michael Doane said the hor- lons a week, began promot- Champion feeder steer at the tors’milk isn’t safe, and it of- mone-free label “implies to ing its milk as free of artifi- Iowa and Nebraska state ten comes with what he said consumers, who may or cial hormones this summer. fairs. More profitable females is an unjustified higher price. may not be informed on It has fired back at the state “It’s kind of like a nuclear these issues, that there’s a decision with full-page news- like this will sell in ‘07! arms race,” Wolff said. “One health-and-safety difference paper ads and a lobbying dairy does it and the next between these two milks, campaign. It is also urging tries to outdo them. It’s ab- that there’s ‘good’ milk and customers to protest. solutely crazy.” ‘bad’ milk, and we know “We just think the con- Agricultural regulators in that’s not the case.” sumers are more keenly New Jersey and Ohio are Rick North of the Oregon aware in today’s world considering following suit, Physicians for Social Re- about where their food the latest battle in a long- sponsibility, a leading crit- comes from and how their standing dispute over ic of the artificial growth food is manufactured or whether injecting cows with hormone, said the Pennsyl- handled,” said Rutter’s bovine growth hormone af- vania rules amounted to President Todd Rutter. fects milk. censorship. Rutter’s sells its milk at Effective Jan. 1, dairies “This is a clear example of the state’s minimum price, selling milk in Pennsylva- Monsanto’s influence,” he but a national spot check of nia, the U.S.’s fifth-largest said. “They’re getting clob- prices by the American Farm dairy state, will be banned bered in the marketplace by Bureau last month found from advertising that their consumers everywhere want- “rBST-free” milk typically product comes from cows ing rBGH-free products.” costs about 25 percent more. that have never been treat- Acting on a recommenda- — Dow Jones Newswires Analyst sees battle for U.S. grain acres U.S. plantings of grains sharply next year to keep 2008—acreage harvested in and oilseed crops sought by food inflation pressures un- early summer and then the U.S. biofuels, food and der control, a top food econ- planted to soybeans—and feed industries must rise omist said last week. more switching of cotton to “The acreage battle in corn and soybeans in areas 2008 is going to make the like the mid-South, the nec- acreage battle in 2007 seem essary rise in plantings will like a child’s game,” Bill be difficult. Lapp, president of Advanced “I don’t come up with Economic Solutions and a enough. It’s going to be a re- consultant to the food and ally big challenge,” Lapp agriculture industries, told a said. biofuels conference. One result will be a contin- at the He said even with soar- uation to a new, higher ing crop prices the past sea- benchmark for basic feed- son, net plantings of the grain and oilseed prices. 101 RANCH/TLC ANGUS main U.S. row crops— “We’re going to see prices wheat, corn, soybeans and elevated and not return to cotton—produced a net gain where they were,” Lapp BULL AND FEMALE SALE!!!! of only about 2 million more said. “We’re not going back acres in 2007. A jump in corn to $2.40 corn, $5.50 beans acreage was largely offset or $3.50 wheat.” SELLING 101+ BULLS!!! by fewer soybean and cot- The effects of the rise in all 13 Twos, Coming Twos and 115 Fall Yearlings ton acres. grain and oilseed prices this “If demand stays steady, year will also continue to fil- we need to see this jump 7 ter into food and fuel man- DECEMBER SELLING 101+ FEMALES!!! million next year,” said Lapp, ufacturing bottom lines, and th 15 Spring Calving Registered Cows and Heifers, who was previously vice profits, he said. 2007 president of economic re- Commodity inflation as 8 30 Registered Fall Pairs, 75 Commercial Bred search at food giant Conagra measured by the Commod- Heifers from J&E Farms and Sliman 3M Cattle Inc. ity Research Bureau Food- and 1 Female Pick (Any 101 Ranch Female) Of those 7 million acres, stuffs Index had risen 62 Lapp said, some 2 million percent since January All Purebred Sires Represented can come from the Conser- 2002, he said. Mytty In Focus, S S Objective T510 0T26, vation Reserve Program “Sixty-two percent is a Animals (PI) (CRP) where that much lot when you’re in a busi- Morgans Direction 111 9901, Rito 2V1 of 2536 1407, acreage set aside in the en- ness where it’s very diffi- BVD Tested Sitz Upward 307R, Sitz New Design 349M, vironmental program ex- cult to raise your prices,” G A R Solution, Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807, pired on Sept. 30. Lapp said, of retail prices NEGATIVE! USDA acting Secretary for products like bread, ce- WAR Alliance 9126 6006, BR Midland, Chuck Conner said on reals and cooking oils. Lemmon Newsline C804, Riverbend 101 First Choice Sept. 28 that while the de- “There’s a tremendous partment would not allow amount of uncertainty …and many more. penalty-free early releas- ahead,” he added. “We can’t 3222 Ramos Circle, Ste. 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An active member of believe that I can help pro- both excellent cattlemen Ashley, currently reside in his new duties on Nov. 12, both his local 4-H and FFA, mote the agriculture indus- and will continue to provide Mason County and Ashley is 2007, and replaces long time he participated in stock try by accepting this posi- the field service work Beef- a teacher at Llano High employee John Newburn shows and judging contests tion with Beefmaster master breeders expect. Jer- School. — WLJ who has announced his re- while in school and was a Breeders United.” ry and John will work close- tirement effective Dec. 31, member of the National 4- Schronk said Osbourn ly with Collin in acquainting 2007. Newburn has been H and FFA Livestock Judg- will be involved in expand- him with the various Beef- employed with the Beefmas- ing Teams. ing the breed’s performance master programs and intro- ter breed for 27 years and Upon making the an- program, genetic evalua- ducing him to many of our will assist Osbourn through nouncement, BBU Execu- tions and the conversion to members across the coun- the end of the year. tive Vice President Wendell BBU’s Voluntary Whole try. He will travel with both Osbourn received a degree Schronk said, “I am delight- Herd Reporting. In addition, of these men for the first in Animal Science from Texas ed that someone of Collin’s he will join long time BBU couple of months,” Schronk • South Devon bulls & females Collin Ray Osbourn • Nation’s top herd, red & black A&M University (TAMU) training and ability is join- employee Jerry Hemphill in said. Beefmaster Breeders in 2001. He was a member ing our staff. Collin has a working approved Beefmas- Osbourn comes to BBU Call to learn more United (BBU), San Anto- of the Wool & Mohair and keen eye for cattle and is ter sales, conducting BBU from Jordan Cattle Auction about these gentle, nio, TX, has announced Livestock Judging Teams certainly a people’s person.” seminars, field days, and in Mason and San Saba, TX, English, carcass cattle. that Collin Ray Osbourn of while attending TAMU. In accepting the position, the breed’s classification and where he was employed as Mason, TX, has been hired Osbourn comes from a Osbourn said, “Agriculture upgrading programs. “Jerry the area cattle manager. He 320-468-0235 as the new director of Breed well-known livestock fami- and the people involved in and Collin will complement has been employed by Jor-

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Box 185, Musselshell, MT 59059 • 406-947-2511 Leo & Sam McDonnell Angus 1640 Hwy. 10, Columbus, MT 59019 • 406-322-5597 Lot 157 • Sire: Vermillion Total Program Mydland Angus Lot 316 • Colt BW 82 • WW 616 • BW 1.8 Studs Represented: Shiners Desperado WW +41 • YW +81 • M +18 Box 20 • Joliet, MT 59041 • 406-962-3404 Hickorys Little Boon • Hickory Merada Peppy 6 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Grid marketing could fit calves —Cattlemen often “Those who would bene- rancher another $1 per cwt. find it hard to fit most from a system like “These are just some realize the full this are the producers who benchmark numbers that have truly built a value- we’ve thrown out,” McCul- The Sale for Maternal Genetics value of calves added calf from the genet- ly emphasizes. “They can sold at weaning. ics on up,” he says. “These sure be tweaked. Each 4 Breeds • One Sale • One Day A preconditioned and calves would be well above arrangement needs to be a vaccinated calf weaned 45 average, both in their abil- discussion, a partnership Saturday, December 1, 2007 • 1 pm (MST) days or source- and age- ity to gain and grade well.” between a feedlot and a verified programs can add Care at the ranch cow/calf producer.” Some High Plains Livestock Exchange, Brush, CO yards offer less complicated dollars at weaning. How- is also a factor ever, producers remain in versions, like bonuses paid the dark as to how their “Producers who would use on final profitability. calves did in the feedlot and a feeder calf grid would un- “With any system, there’s Selling: on the rail. derstand how to get calves a degree of trust that’s going The Best Practices Man- weaned with very little to have to be established be- • Bred Heifers ual (BPM), a new publica- stress, get them on feed, and tween the feedlot and the • Bred Cows tion by Certified Angus get them straightened out,” producer,” he says. Beef LLC (CAB), offers McCully says. If a feedlot doesn’t offer • 3-in-1 some innovative ideas in The idea could help feed such a program, McCully Packages its marketing section. One yards feed more high-qual- urges producers to suggest Simmental & SimAngus Angus of those is a “feeder calf ity cattle with less risk. it. • Open Heifers grid.” “We know feed yards are He says, “As you’re build- • Flush “In concept, producers looking for some of these ing relationships with a could sell their calves and front-end cattle,” he says. feedlot, throw this idea out Opportunities still capture some later pre- “To acquire them, they may there and ask them, ‘What • Embryo miums based on how they have to build every ounce if we try this idea?’” feed, how efficient they are, of imagined potential pre- A hidden advantage lies in Packages their health and, ultimate- mium into a bid to purchase the ability to better adapt a ly, their carcass merit,” ex- them.” herd for feedlot and carcass plains Mark McCully, CAB By using a feeder calf grid, performance, McCully says. supply development direc- feeders pay almost all of an “This could be a first step Limousin & LimFlex Gelbvieh & Balancer tor. agreed fair price up front, where producers get the in- This unique event brings together the Pre-Sale Cattlemen Seminar Building on the already- only paying premiums if the formation back and realize the improvements they need best maternal genetics from four breeds. Friday evening, November 30th popular carcass grids avail- cattle are worth it in the 5:30 pm Social, 6:30 pm Dinner able to cattle feeders, the end. to be making,” he says. “That Don’t miss the opportunity to select Merial-Igenity and Genex Cooperative will grid for calves could pay 95 The BPM gives examples may be even more valuable from this special offering. co-sponsor a pre-sale cattlemen seminar. percent of a base price up of thresholds calves may than the premiums coming Breed representatives will make a roundtable front, for example. Over have to meet or beat for back on the cattle.” For information or a catalog: presentation and focus on how their breeds Best Prac- fit a crossbreeding program. An audience time, there could be incre- the post-harvest payouts. For copies of the Duane Yearous Willie Attenburg participation question and answer period will mental discounts and pre- With a base CAB accept- tices Manual, contact Mari- Ft. Morgan, CO Ft. Collins, CO follow. miums for health, average ance rate of 15 percent, lyn Conley at 800/225-2333, 970-867-8703 970-568-7792 • Dr. Jim Gibb, Merial, Moderator daily gain, feed conversion each percentage point or email Mconley@certi- fiedangusbeef.com. — WLJ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] • Dr. Kent Anderson, North American and CAB brand acceptance. above that could earn the Limousin Foundation Steve & Gail Fiolkoski Mat Lewis • Dr. Wayne Vanderwert, American Pierce, CO Iliff, CO Gelbvieh Association Rye offers alternative for forage 970-834-2138 970-521-0545 • Jim Shirley, American Angus Association gen, which will remain in on a per-acre basis, there is Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] • Marty Ropp, American Simmental Rye Association (from page 1) the soil after burning the more feed there. If you’re rye down and planting your looking for a cover crop with to send roots through layers cash crop,” Towery says. some income potential, rye of fragipan soil which would While wheat farmers tend is a pretty solid bet, but it normally stop the crop’s to vilify ryegrass, Towery ex- doesn’t beat cash crops out roots,” said Towery. plains the old doctrines no on an income basis.” Towery also explained that longer necessarily hold true. Troy Dumler, Southwest while rye is nitrogen-hun- “The important thing to Area Extension research spe- gry, it can help fix nitrogen remember is that if you let cialist with Kansas State for future crop rotations. the rye go to seed, that’s University, agrees with “Rye can definitely re- Sale when you will have prob- Jones’ assessment, saying duce nitrogen costs of the lems. That’s when rye can that rye grazing is only a long run because while it Feeder become a weed, if you have ‘better’alternative for winter may require some nitrogen a lot of volunteer rye for a feed if it is cost-competitive. to get the full forage bene- few years because you did- “It definitely depends on fit, it sequesters the nitro- n’t manage the growth prop- the cost of alternative feed NOV. 26TH erly,” said Towery. “But if sources. With hay and corn you keep it from heading prices high, it’s probably out, and then spray a burn- pretty easy to say that yes, down on the crop before it makes sense to try and MONDAY Angus planting wheat, you should find some rye grazing op- the power have no problems at all.” portunities,” says Dumler. of Rodney Jones, an agricul- “Of course it always hinges people tural economist specializing on what is included with the and progress in livestock production with price you pay for the graz- Kansas State University, ex- ing; who is taking care of plains that while rye will the animals, providing the WEANED / VAC likely be more difficult to water, etc. Usually it works come by this year, it still of- out to be one of the most fers some of the best poten- cost-effective ways to feed a tial returns. herd through the winter.” PENLOT ONLY SALE “There’s probably not go- Dumler says that compe- ing to be as much rye avail- tition for acreage from high- able for grazing this year priced grain crops has defi- Feeders Start due to the amount of wheat nitely pushed rye grazing at Noon Cattle Sold by the Northwest’s “Premier Auction Team” Regional Manager which has been planted,” prices up as well. Matt Printz said Jones. “A lot of farmers “We definitely are expect- Trent Stewart & Eric Duarte 9865 85th Road • Elm Creek, NE 68836 who don’t have any cattle of ing things like rye pasture ~ 308.856.0070 • [email protected] their own didn’t want to miss to go higher than they have Cattle accepted 2007 WLAC Champion out on planting wheat for been. Everybody is looking 2005 International Lvst. Auctioneering Reserve Champion The American Angus Association harvest. The opportunity for cheaper means to feed for sale starting 2005 International Lvst. Auctioneering Finalist Regional Manager is one of the cost was just too high.” their stockers, and they are most valuable resources for a Jones said that for farm- bidding up the prices of Friday, Nov. 23rd 2002 - 2007 WLAC Finalists beef producer with Angus or ers who plan on going back wheat, rye and crop Angus-influenced genetics. to a summer crop or fallow, residues,” explained Dumler. Call Matt Printz for help in rye is an excellent alterna- “It all comes back to locating Angus seedstock or tive, not just for the farmer, whether it’s still the cheap- to inquire about Association but for cattlemen as well. est alternative based on programs and services. “While the price of rye the potential daily gains. It Central Oregon Livestock Auction,Inc. also depends on whether Colorado• Nebraska grazing will go up in hand with everything else, it’s still you have the water re- 1-877-475-3851 toll free very attractive to the cattle sources available,” added producer. You’re looking at Dumler. “Obviously you in- Clay Tanler S. Hwy 97, Madras Trent Stewart probably a 50-cent cost of cur additional cost when 3201 Frederick Avenue gain on rye as opposed to 75 you have to irrigate, but 541-419-6060 541-480-5540 St. Joseph, MO 64506 cents if you’re feeding corn,” the flip side to that is a (816) 383-5100 • Fax: (816) 233-9703 says Jones. “Rye is also more large increase in stocking Field Reps: Eric Duarte Jim Stafford www.angus.org vigorous than wheat with rate.” — Tait Berlier, comparable feed value, so WLJ Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 7 Regulatory bottleneck limits ethanol In a video produced by the able Fuel Standard (RFS) in system compatibility prob- Need up-to-date market American Coalition for the 2005 Energy Act. lems experienced by any Ethanol (ACE), scientists At this time, she said, the participants.” from the Lake Area Techni- federal government will not If the federal government information? cal Institute in South Dako- share results of testing that decides to allow higher ta disassemble the engine of is ongoing on the current U.S. blends, attention will turn a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. vehicle fleet. to whether the automakers Part by part, they com- “When we have results, will warranty cars for their www.wlj.net pare what a year’s worth of we will make a public an- use. — Todd Neeley, DTN driving on E85 has done to nouncement,” Perez-Sulli- a standard engine—and van said. part by part, the technicians Denny DeVos, director of show that the engine is in corporate finance for Sioux Mention better shape than a compa- Falls, SD-based ethanol pro- SEE DENVER FROM THE TOP! this ad for rable engine run on regular ducer Poet, said that regula- group rates unleaded gasoline. tory bottlenecks are a major Despite the positive re- constraint to additional sults, ACE officials say they ethanol sales, rather than would not recommend burn- poor ethanol economics or an ing E85 in standard vehicles. RFS that’s too low. ® But the test demonstrates Federal authority to allow R EDL ION HOTEL what could be a pivotal point blending of ethanol above the DENVER DOWNTOWN Expect Royal in ethanol’s future: Maybe, legal 10-percent cap, he said, NEXT TO INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH just maybe, standard vehi- would be the fastest, most cles will be able to run on effective way to cure the 800-388-5381 EXT. 2335 Treatment higher ethanol blends ethanol industry’s current (though not as high as E85) glut. without ruin. Simply increasing the • 171 Guestrooms With Incredible Views Of Two things have prevent- RFS up to a proposed 36 bil- The Mountains And Downtown Denver ed the use of higher blends lion gallons from the cur- thus far. One is federal reg- rent 7.5-billion-gallon cap • 14th Floor SkyBox Grill And Sports Bar ulatory hurdles. 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Higher blends “Invesco Field at Mile High.” Agency (EPA) has, according up to 40 percent are the “up- to the Natural Resources De- per operating range” of what fense Council (NRDC), is that oxygen sensors can detect in higher blends have the po- today’s engines. tential to increase harmful At $93-per-barrel crude emissions that contribute to oil, he said blenders could air pollution. Those pollu- make an estimated $1 more tants include nitrogen oxides, per gallon with ethanol volatile organic compounds than using conventional and carbon monoxide. gasoline, with federal tax However, newer model ve- credits included. hicles are better equipped to The reason blenders reduce harmful emissions, aren’t doing it now with making it less likely that crude oil approaching $100 higher ethanol blends would per barrel is that retailers contribute significantly to ad- can’t sell more ethanol be- ditional air pollution, accord- cause of federal regulatory ing to NRDC. barriers, DeVos said. Federal approval to use Federal studies are un- such blends in standard ve- derway looking at both ex- hicles would create a much haust emissions and evapo- larger market for an indus- rative emissions from the try that is about to hit the fuel blend or blends we E10 “blending wall” as new would want approved, Jen- ethanol plants continue to nings said. come on line. Scientists are looking at Brian Jennings, ACE exec- materials compatibility—im- utive vice president, said his mersing parts and materi- organization shares the same als in the higher ethanol sentiment that the federal blends to compare how they agencies do in wanting to react versus how those same thoroughly study the poten- materials react to gasoline. tial effects of using higher Jennings said the work ethanol blends. also includes studying dri- “I wouldn’t go so far as to vability and durability, or say frustrated,” he said. “We how well cars operate on have a vested interest in en- the higher blends, and the suring that a fuel blend— potential health effects and whether E10, E20, E30, air quality. etc.—is going to be compat- In 1999, ACE published ible with autos, that the fu- the results of a year-long el will work effectively and ef- study conducted at Minneso- ficiently, that it will be safe, ta State University in reliable and meet EPAemis- Mankato; the study looked at sions regulations. So, we rec- the effects E30 and E10 ognize the hoops are in place ethanol blends had on 15 dif- for a reason. I think our con- ferent vehicles including cern is how would-be oppo- Ford, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, nents might try to draw out Buick, Dodge, Cadillac and the process and stand in the Geo, ranging in year from way. After all, we would be at- 1985 to 1998. tempting to increase our The study found a reduc- market share.” tion in fuel economy on E30 The day when higher and “no apparent trend in ethanol blends will be avail- vehicle emissions was iden- able to standard vehicles, tified,” the study said. “Some however, is squarely in the emissions increased, while Redland Red Angus Cattle. hands of the U.S. Depart- others decreased. Almost all ment of Energy (DOE), EPA emissions were below feder- BrBreded withwith commercommercialcial and the U.S. Department of al standards.” Researchers Transportation. applied the same vehicle- Margot Perez-Sullivan, emissions test used by EPA, cacattlementtlemen inin mind!mind! EPA media representative, the study said. Hope to see you there! said EPA and DOE have “There was not one dri- been looking at higher vability problem reported ethanol blends since the es- during the study,” the study tablishment of the Renew- said. “There were no fuel 8 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Livestock groups eye Senate farm bill Commodity farmers get “To me, the clarification he said. the lion’s share of focus in on the Packers and Stock- “I certainly favor the con- the farm bill, but there are yards Act is more import cept of the Enzi amend- several provisions in the than the ban on packer own- ment,” Sents said. Senate farm bill that could ership,” Sents said. Others argue that this affect the way livestock pro- Senate Agriculture Com- focus on livestock is a ducers do business. mittee Chairman Tom holdover from price collaps- Senate debate is stalled Harkin, D-IA, plans to offer es nearly a decade ago and over how to accept amend- one such amendment to clar- isn’t a reflection of the more ments, but several senators ify a “competitive injury.” It recent strong markets in are expected to offer propos- would redefine the legal re- cattle and hogs. als on the Senate floor as quirements for a producer “Why is it so wrong to have early as next week to tight- to show in court that they contracts now that we’re en buyer-seller arrange- have been injured by the way making money?” said Joy ments in the complex live- packers are buying cattle. Philippi, a Nebraska pork stock industry. Now, a producer must show producer and past president The Senate farm bill in- that he and several others of the National Pork Produc- cludes a ban on packer own- were affected by a packer’s ers Council. ership of livestock longer actions, instead of just his The ban on packer own- than 14 days before slaugh- own operation. ership too may have a big- ter. But the Senate bill also “It’s just an untenable bur- ger ripple effect on pork has a provision that would al- den to be placed on a produc- than cattle, given the verti- low private companies to for- er,” said Bill Bullard, R- cal integration in the pork ward contract with dairy pro- CALF United Stockgrow- industry. Philippi said con- ducers. There also is a provi- ers’s Association CEO. tract-feeding hogs for pack- sion to create an office of spe- R-CALF backs the Sen- ers is the way a growing cial counsel on competition is- ate provisions on country- number of younger produc- sues at USDA. Arbitration of-origin labeling, the pack- ers are getting established in livestock and poultry con- er ban, interstate shipment in agriculture. tracts would also be volun- of state-inspected meat, and “What happens to the peo- tary and could not be a re- the establishment of an of- ple who have good feeding quired provision in such con- fice of special counsel for contracts with packers?” tracts. livestock at USDA. Philippi said. Livestock producers and Further working on lan- Restrictions on contracts groups generally come down guage in the packer laws, and supply could generate on different sides of these is- Sen. Charles Grassley, R-IA, a great deal of debate on the sues depending on whether and Sen. Jon Tester, D-MT, Senate floor. For instance, they back open cash sales or will offer a provision stem- Harkin said he supports for- argue that a producer and ming from the Pickett versus ward contracts as long as packer should be able to do Tyson court case. In that there are producer protec- business with limited gov- case, Tyson argued that acts tions. Contracts should have ernment involvement. violating the Packers and provisions for resolving dis- Allan Sents, a Kansas Stockyards Act were a justi- putes between a buyer and feedlot manager and board fiable business practice. The seller, and there should be member for the U.S. Cattle- Grassley-Tester Amendment no mandatory arbitration men’s Association (USCA), would state that claims of clause in the contracts. Con- said some key amendments business justification would tracts must be transparent, are needed to clean up and not be a legitimate defense and Harkin said there clarify language in the 1921 for an unlawful practice. should be a window of time, Packers and Stockyards Act Other senators keep offer- 24 or 48 hours, to get out of that courts have repeatedly ing a litany of amendments, the contract. interpreted broadly to justi- but National Farmers Union “If you have all of those in fy packer business practices. President Tom Buis said it’s there, it would be fine,” he likely a lot of those amend- said. ments are just political pos- The Senate bill has a pro- •11:30•11:30A.M.A.M. turing and will be eventual- vision for a new special coun- ly pulled. Buis said his group sel, but some senators want likes much of what is in the to broaden the authority in Senate livestock provisions, the language. Twenty indus- with the exception of the pro- try groups ranging from NC- visions allowing forward con- BA and National Grain and tracting in the dairy indus- Feed Association to the Gro- try. cery Manufacturers Associ- “We think it certainly ation, the Pet Food Institute, could lead to further consol- Biotechnology Industry As- idation of the dairy indus- sociation, and the U.S. try,” Buis said. Chamber of Commerce co- One proposal creating a authored a letter earlier this lot of debate is a proposed week to express concern amendment by Sen. Mike about an amendment by Enzi, R-WY, that is meant at Grassley and Sen. John getting to the issue of captive Thune, R- SD, on the special- supply of livestock. The counsel provisions. amendment would restrict Senators are trying to ad- confidential one-on-one busi- dress the perceived inept- ness deals with prospective ness of the USDA’s Grain In- buyers. Under the proposal, spection Packers and Stock- forward contracts would be yards Administration. The prohibited for more than 40 agency, known as GIPSA, head of cattle. has received a great deal of “The Enzi amendment is criticism from Congress over probably the most problem- the past two years after a atic provision out there,” USDA Office of Inspector said Colin Woodall, execu- General report in early 2006 tive director of legislative found GIPSA had done very affairs for the National Cat- few actual livestock investi- tlemen’s Beef Association gations over the previous six (NCBA). “The way it looks, years yet had artificially in- it will probably be in the fi- flated the numbers. Some nal Senate version.” members of Congress sought Packers have sent out let- to even separate GIPSA’s ters saying the Enzi provi- Packers & Stockyards over- sions would take away pre- sight from USDA. Still, NC- miums and niche-market- BAresists the argument that ing contracts, but producer a special counsel is needed. groups such as R-CALF and “It’s just redundancy,” USCAhave denounced those Woodall said. “It’s adding an- See our sale book online at letters as fear mongering. other layer of bureaucracy www. summitcrest.com Sents said he would like to that we don’t think is going hear the debate and merits to do anything but slow Jeff Johnson of the Enzi amendment. things down ... It’s like hav- 81398 Rd. 441 Broken Bow, Nebraska 68822 Right now, Sents said cattle ing Kenneth Star on staff 24 308-872-5548 feeders often have to wait hours a day and the sole pur- 308-870-0265 until sometime on Friday af- pose is to prosecute people.” E-mail: [email protected] ternoon before the week’s Starr was the special pros- cash trade really begins. ecutor who investigated the Matt Lowery Fred H. (Sam) Johnson, III 308-750-6119 330-223-1931 Captive supplies by packers Clinton presidency, leading have created smaller trading to President Clinton’s im- Wayne Smith windows and fewer cattle peachment trial by Congress. 308-641-7616 sold in negotiated markets, — Chris Clayton, DTN WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 9 Thanksgiving dinner cost inches higher this year Menu items for the tradi- $1.10 per pound, reflects an “All of the dairy products wholesome, home-cooked which are available at many according to Sartwelle. While tional Thanksgiving dinner increase of 12 cents per included in the survey in- turkey dinner for just over $4 supermarkets and take-out AFBF does not make any with turkey, stuffing, cran- pound, or a total of $1.93 per creased significantly in price per person—less than a typ- restaurants for around $50 statistical claims about the berries, pumpkin pie and all turkey compared to 2006. over the past year due to sky- ical fast-food meal. That’s an to $75. data, it is a gauge of price the trimmings will cost more This is the largest contribu- rocketing world demand,” amazing deal, any way you The AFBF survey was first trends around the nation. this year, but remain afford- tor to the overall increase in Sartwelle said. slice it,” Sartwelle said. conducted in 1986. This A total of 151 volunteer able, according to the Amer- the cost of the 2007 Thanks- Items that decreased AFBF volunteer shoppers year’s average cost of $42.26 shoppers from 31 states par- ican Farm Bureau Federa- giving dinner. slightly in price this year are asked to look for the best is equivalent to $20.46 in in- ticipated in this year’s survey. tion (AFBF). “The inventory of birds in were: a 14-oz. package of possible prices without tak- flation-adjusted dollars. The AFBF’s survey menu has re- According to AFBF’s 22nd cold storage is relatively cube stuffing, $2.40; and a ing advantage of special pro- real dollar cost of the Thanks- mained unchanged since annual informal survey of small this year. This has relish tray of carrots and cel- motional coupons or pur- giving dinner has declined 9 1986 to allow for consistent the prices of basic items helped drive up the average ery, 66 cents. A pound of chase deals, such as spend percent in the last 20 years, price comparisons. — WLJ found on the Thanksgiving retail turkey price,” said Jim green peas remained the $50 and receive a free turkey. Day dinner table, the aver- Sartwelle, an AFBF econo- same in price at $1.46. Shoppers with an eye for bar- Artificial Insemination training, supplies age cost of this year’s dinner mist. “The tremendous in- Sartwelle said on average, gains in all areas of the coun- & semen. Large selection of beef sires for 10 is $42.26, a $4.16 price crease in energy costs for American consumers have try should be able to pur- available. Call for 2007 Sire Directory. increase from last year’s av- transportation and process- enjoyed stable food costs over chase individual menu items Information at www.sekgenetics.com. erage of $38.10. ing over the past year also is the years, particularly when at prices comparable to the Shipping direct via UPS or Federal Express. “Americans are blessed to a key factor behind higher re- you adjust for inflation. The AFBF survey averages. An- have an abundant variety of tail prices at the grocery inflation-adjusted cost of a other option for busy families Genetic Horizons/SEK Genetics, Inc. home-grown food that is pro- store.” Thanksgiving dinner has re- without a lot of time to cook 9525 70th Rd., Galesburg, KS 66740 duced with pride by our hard- Other items showing a mained around $20 for the is ready-to-eat Thanksgiv- Toll free: 1-800-443-6389 working farmers and ranch- price increase this year in- past 17 years. ing meals for up to 10 people, Fax: 620-763-2231 ers,” said AFBF President cluded: a gallon of whole “Consumers can enjoy a with all the trimmings, Bob Stallman. “During the milk, $3.88; a 30-oz. can of holiday season, especially as pumpkin pie mix, $2.13; we celebrate Thanksgiving three pounds of sweet pota- MONTANA SUPREME with friends and family, it’s toes, $3.08; two 9-inch pie appropriate to reflect on and shells, $2.08; a 12-oz. pack- give thanks for this bounty.” age of brown-n-serve rolls, The AFBF survey shop- $1.89; a half-pint of whip- ANGUS FEMALE SALE ping list includes turkey, ping cream, $1.56; and a 12- stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls oz. package of fresh cranber- with butter, peas, cranber- ries, $2.20. December 1, 2007 ries, a relish tray of carrots A combined group of mis- Saturday • 1 p.m. • Lunch at noon and celery, pumpkin pie with cellaneous items, including Midland Bull Test Facility • Columbus, MT whipped cream and bever- coffee and ingredients neces- ages of coffee and milk, all in sary to prepare the meal “The Pick Of Montana” quantities sufficient to serve (onions, eggs, sugar, flour, Selling: a family of 10. evaporated milk and butter) Featuring The cost of a 16-pound increased in price by 66 cents HEIFER CALVES: 41 Heifer Calves turkey, at $17.63 or roughly to $3.29. some of the best heifer 23 Bred Heifers calves in Repeal efforts continue Montana 16 Embryo Packages Tax to advance legislation for re- sired by 2 Pregnancies (from page 1) ducing or repealing the tax. industry Senate Minority Leader it raises less than 2 percent leading sires 1 Elite Donor Prospect Mitch McConnell, R-KY, re- and of total federal tax receipts.” cently presented to Senate 5 Semen Lots Jess Peterson, director of Majority Leader Harry Reid, representing Governmental Affairs for the D-NV, a list of Republican- cow families United States Cattlemen’s sponsored farm bill amend- that made BRED HEIFERS: Association (USCA), recent- ments which included some Open Heifer calf sired by the $40,000 Mytty In ly said that while work is be- Line out of a first calf Danny Boy daughter. Montana intended to repeal the es- Angus cattle ing done by some senators to tate tax. Sens. Judd Gregg, advance legislation which R-NH, and Jon Kyl, R-AZ, famous. would repeal or limit the es- are reported to be some of tate tax, it is not likely an an- the senators co-sponsoring swer on the issue will come the amendments. Kyl had  very soon. previously pushed legisla- “Some senators have been tion to reform the death tax Bred Heifers trying to get this into the and as recently as October, for the most Farm Bill, and given the cur- had received assurances discriminating rent climate on the Hill, it’s from Senate Finance Com- buyer, sired by highly unlikely we’ll see any- mittee Chairman Max Bau- and bred to the A Powerful TC Stout heifer bred to Connealy thing like an estate tax cus, D-MT, that the panel Packer 547. She and 20 other bred heifers sell. amendment making it to dis- would take the issue up soon. “best of the cussion on the floor of the Further supporting legis- A powerful Image Maker heifer with an 856# adj. breed.” Most Senate,” said Peterson. lation to repeal or reform the weaning weight and a NR of 125. Her dam who has 6 NR 114 and 2 YR 107 also sells bred to are confirmed “There’s around 280 or 290 tax is Sen. Mike Enzi, R-WY, to AI breeding amendments to the 2007 Image Maker. who delivered remarks on dates. Senate Farm Bill which have the Senate floor last sum- been proposed, but until the mer which called for perma- Republicans and Democrats nent removal of the death can at least begin to agree on tax from the U.S. tax code.  which amendments to allow “I believe the estate tax, Exciting as being relevant to the Farm which is also known as death Bill, we won’t see any move- tax, is fundamentally unfair Embryo ment at all on estate tax,” because it constitutes anoth- Packages and Peterson explained. er layer of taxation. After Pregnancies Peterson said that while years of paying state and from the elite Sired by ER Justice, this 6 star feed efficiency USCA does not have a posi- federal income taxes and donors in bred heifer sells bred to Coal Bank. Many females tion on the issue, his group other taxes like those on sell with GeneStar data. will work hard to come to a property while trying to A fresh genetic blend stacking Image Maker on an Montana consensus and determine the grow a business or ranch, Alliance I87 daughter. mated to DONOR: needs of USCA’s members the family has to pay again FALL HEIFER CALF: proven as soon as possible. at the time of death. This performance “As of right now, [USCA] double taxation is unfair and sires. doesn’t have an official stance should be eliminated,” said on the estate tax, but we Enzi. know that it’s a hot button is- Enzi continued by speak- sue and have planned for ing of the extraordinary bur-  some time now to take the den which the tax places on 5 Lots subject up at our winter farm families and owners of meeting this December in small businesses, who need of Las Vegas,” said Peterson. tax relief the most. Rare Semen “We want to get as many “Also, many small, family- ranchers together as possible owned businesses and Embryos sell from this $101,000 donor and to discuss these issues and the 15 star Summitcrest Stardom. Her dam ranches cannot afford to pay A fall heifer by the Accelerated Genetics is the $250,000 Sitz Henrietta Pride 501. make sure we’re headed in the tax and are forced to Emblazon 702. She and 6 paternal sisters sell. the right direction.” close their doors and end op- While the debate over the erations after they have lost SALE CONSULTANTS: death tax would normally be a loved one,” said Enzi. Guy Laflin • Olsburg, KS • 620-583-4461 • 970-396-7302 • 785-565-1686 handled in the Senate Fi- “Families should not have Brian Barragree • Columbus, MT • 406-780-1219 • Ty Williams • Lockney, TX • 806-296-6085 • 806-729-7602 nance Committee and the to choose between paying For further information contact: House Committee on Ways taxes or operating their busi- Leo R. McDonnell, Jr. • 406-322-5597 John T. Patterson • 406-445-2332 and Means, several lawmak- ness just because a family E-mail: [email protected] View catalog on E-mail: [email protected] ers see the 2007 Farm Bill as member passes away.” — 1640 Hwy 10 • Columbus, MT 59019 www.midlandbulltest.com 123 Patterson Ranch Rd. • Columbus, MT 59019 a vehicle which can be used Tait Berlier, WLJ Editor 10 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

SydGen Bullet SALEreports SPENCER HEREFORDS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Nov. 5, Spencer, NE 14 Reg. bred heifers ...... $1,688 275 Bred Females Sell 24 Com. bred Hereford heifers 315 46 Com. bred baldie heifers .1,215 Dec. 13, 2007 • Valentine, NE 70½ Coming 2 bulls ...... 2,968 Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar Tim & Kim Marlatt A sunny wind-blown day greeted a 7070 130th Trl. Avg. EPD of sale offering: good crowd. Registered and commer- Gordon, NE 69343 cial breeders alike were on hand from BW 3.0 • WW 47 seven states in a very active sale. This 308-282-1726 was a high quality, functional set of [email protected] Milk 19 • YW 89 cattle designed to be problem-free, yet dollar-output positive for their new owners and make their lives easier. One had to appreciate the rib and muscle shape and consistency as well as performance information. Several repeat buyers noted.TOPS—Bulls: S l-r Roger Laible and his nephew Landon Roger added a top herd 1045 Adv 6301, 4/23/06, son of HH Ad- vance 1045L; 3/4 int and poss. to sire prospect to his registered herd while Landon found a nice bred Robert Larson, Verdigre, NE, $8,200. heifer to take home from the Spencer H Annual Production Sale. www.wlj.net DS 2136 Adv 6153, 5/1/06, son of DS They are from Howard, SD. — Photo by Jim Gies 7133 Adv 2136; 3/4 int. and poss. to Roger Laible, Howard, SD, $6,500. Advance 4118P; to Zero Hereford calf, 2/26/07, by Bovagene Jubilee; to DS Mont Adv 6190, 5/9/06, son of HH Ranch, Miller, SD, $6,000. DS 1045 Martha Page, Mitchell, NE, $1,800. Adv 6090, 4/34/06, son of HH Ad- Lone Cone Blackcap 105, 3//10/01, vance 1045L; to Cooksley Ranch and daughter of Shoshone Viking GD 60, Mark Christen, Anselmo, NE, $5,500. bred to Mitty In Focus; to J & J Part- DS 3085 Domino 6117, 4/27/06, son nership, Wheatland, WY, and heifer of UPS Domino 3085; to Ken Holm, calf, 3/9/07, to Buzz Bates, Moab, UT, Mason City, NE, $5,500. Heifer: DS $1,000. — JIM GIES The Breed’s Premier Maternal Herd 3085 Domet 6056, 4/17/06, daughter of UPS Domino 3085, bred to DS 7133 TOUCHSTONE ANGUS COW Adv 5546; to Fred Baker, Streator, IL, HERD DISPERSAL $3,000. — JIM GIES Nov. 8, Torrington, WY Selling at the Ranch 140 Lots ...... $2,130 BROKEN ARROW ANGUS Auctioneer: Lex Malden 10 Miles North of Leiter,WY COMPLETE COW HERD Sale Manager: DISPERSION American Angus Hall of Fame Nov. 7, Harrison, NE Brad James and family held their 165 Lots ...... $3,100 cowherd dispersion. The ranch oper- Auctioneer: Jerry Lehman ation is located north of Lusk, WY. The December 4, 2007 Sale Manager: area is in the sixth year of a severe American Angus Hall of Fame drought that has taken a toll on pas- Travis Krein tures and resources. The original ma- and family dis- ternal foundation being strong in Tail persed their N Emulous breeding from the noted 150 18 Month Old Bulls 140 Bred Females cowherd in Corbin herd and later to EXT, Finks Our Entire 2006 Crop Sells! HEIFERS & YOUNG COWS northwest Ne- 5522, Lovana, Rainmaker 340 and braska. This Destination 727-928. These were fem- Fertile, Fit and Well Muscled SIRED BY AND BRED TO OUR LEADING SIRES herd is the re- inine, functional cattle in working con- Performance Tested in Nebraska over the Winter BRED TO CALVE IN EARLY SPRING sult of 15 years dition. Not a huge crowd, but a buying Summered on 4000 Acres of Grass at the Ranch of work and, as one with cattle all selling in rapid fash- in several ar- ion. TOPS—Bull: Touchstone 65Q eas, drought GIES Nemo, 3/25/05, son of Touchstone helped make D163 Casanova; to Marvin Rehbein, the decision. They did retain heifer Arles, MT, $5,400. Female: Miss Sired by the Gold Standards in Bulls calves and ’06 fall heifers. This herd was Touchstone 312 2BMy Hope, 3/1/02, Cherokee Canyon and his Sons • Romeo and his Sons • Lancer Sons strong in OCC breeding (Ohlde). Sev- daughter of TCA Blackhawk, bred to eral were 100 percent OCC with oth- ISU Imaging; to Marvin Rehbein, Ar- Buffalo Creek has never waivered from its committment to raise the most ers partly. They were deep bodied, les, MT, $2,300, and her heifer calf, stout, easy fleshing cattle that have 3/4/07, by Touchstone 0354-EZ2Calv; functional, efficient, and productive cattle possible. been rigidly culled. A strong crowd of also to Rehbein, $2,300. Miss Touch- registered breeders from a wide area stone 1Q L84 AD8, 2/9/05, daughter of the U.S. was on hand and very ac- of Touchstone 0202 In Rut, bred to Our cattle are well balanced for Calving Ease, Maternal Traits, Carcass and Growth. They are expected to breed, calve and tive, strong demand. OCC Erica Lassie Touchstone 43R; to Gary Kliesan, rebreed under the most stringent range conditions. All of our cows, as well as first calf heifers, must calve on their own 911L, 2/7/01, daughter of DHD Trav- Wilmore, KS, $2,100, and her heifer eler 6807, bred to Sitz SLS Great Plains; calf, 3/30/07, by Touchstone 65Q with no assistance, except for irregular presentations. In winter the herd is turned out to the hills in distant pastures, Nemo; to Marvin Rehbein, Arles, MT, where it remains until calving. It is expected to graze, forage, and survive the winter with no supplemental feed. Those to Saucer 5 Ranches, Stillwater, OK, $2,600. BAA Erica Lassie 371A, $2,500. Miss Touchstone 031 XLNTI, cows that cannot handle this regimen are culled. 3/22/03, daughter of OCC Linebred 1/31/01, daughter of Larks Canyon 74 661L, bred to BAAWrangler 6175A; to D4, bred to Touchstone 34 QLIV 42DA; Murray Farms, Manitoba, Canada, to Jim Armstrong, Shelbyille, TN, $4,100. Miss Touchstone 83 12 CELE- $1,700. OCC Dixie Erica 841M, BR8, 2/22/03, daughter of Bon View 9/19/02, daughter of OCC Just Right Spectrum, bred to Woodhill Foresight; Bulls in October Buffalo Creek 619J, bred to Sitz Great Plains; to Duff to Homedale Farms, St. Charles, MN, Cattle Co., Hobart, OK, $15,000. OCC BUFFALO CREEK CATTLE ARE USER $4,100. — JIM GIES Juanada 640L, 2/6/01, daughter of FRIENDLY - THEY WORK IN THE PASTURE, OCC Emblazon 854E, bred to Sitz IN THE FEEDLOT, AND ON THE RAIL! Great Plains; to Mound Creek Ranch, Red Leona, TX, $1,300. BAA Dixie Erica 4160A, 9/23/04, daughter of OCC Em- PUT THEM TO WORK FOR YOU! blazon 854E, bred to Sitz Great Plains; to Mound Creek Ranch, Leona, TX, $10,500. OCC Dixie Erica 604L, 1/25/01, daughter of PAPA Forte 192, 4x12 bred to OCC Magnitude 805M; to Ak- ers Farm, Lancaster, KY, $9,000. — JIM GIES

LONE CONE ANGUS RANCH COMPLETE DISPERSAL Nov. 10, Loma, CO 95 Lots ...... $2,703 Auctioneer: Scott Crawford Sale Manager: American Angus Hall of Fame Dave Eisele of Hygiene, CO, Bob Hardman and family, a lifetime came up over the “hill” to add breeder with a program known for rais- some bulls from the Strang Here- ing quality Angus cattle since 1948 ford and Black Angus Produc- and most noted for the famous sires tion sale to his operation. — Pho- Midas 9051 LCR and Double Your to by Jim Gies Fortune and a reputation for a solid cow herd, held his final sale here near NORTH COUNTRY QUARTER Grand Junction, CO. A nice crowd of HORSE ANNUAL cattlemen from mostly Nebraska, PRODUCTION SALE Wyoming, Colorado and Utah were Sept. 29, Great Falls, MT on hand and very active throughout the 40 Weanling foals ...... $700 Heifers in October day in a fast-paced sale with strong de- 4 Yearlings ...... 463 mand. TOP—Bulls: Lone Cone Dan- 7 Mares ...... 1,079 ny Boy 6422, 2/17/06, son of Con- 2 Stallions ...... 1,600 BUFFALO CREEK SIRED CATTLE nealy Danny Boy; to Richard Miller, 12 Broke ride horses ...... 1,525 EASY TO CALVE • EASY TO HANDLE • EASY TO FEED • EASY TO EAT Delta, CO, $4,000. Pairs: Lone Cone Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar Blackcap 509, 1/31/05, daughter of Pedigrees: Jake Clark Cinch 101, bred to Bovagene Jubilee Interest continues to grow in this 401; to Ben Lawson, Lusk, WY, $3,200, Quarter horse program that features and heifer calf, 39A, 1/8/07, by Mitty popular bloodlines and more and more In Focus; also to Lawson, $2,000. quality. Fred and Linda Fink, North Lone Cone Blackcap 512, 2/23/05, Country Quarter Horses, located at daughter of Medallist 9234 of LCR, Big Sandy, MT, along with the guest bred to High Prime 4037; to Ben Law- consignor Sun Prairie Horses of Great Call or email us son, Lusk, WY, $2,100, and heifer calf, Falls, held their annual production sale 1/8/07, by High Prime; also to Lawson, at the fairgrounds in Great Falls. A $1,700. Lone Cone Blackcap 104, good-sized crowd bid actively at quite today for your for 3/18/01, daughter of Shoshone Viking steady prices on the offering. TOPS— 307-736-2422 GD 60, bred to Mitty In Focus; to MR Gelding: LC Watch Zan Snap, 2002 buffalocreekredangus.com Angus, Wheatland, WY, $2,600, and buckskin by Zans Cajun Sunrise x Joe catalog! heifer calf, 3/2/07, by Bovagene Jubilee Jack Tom Cat; to Donna Schroder, 401; to Albert Roper, Gunnison, CO, Shonkin, MT, $5,500. Broodmare: Jack & Gini Chase • Box 186 • Leiter,WY 82837 $1,050. AV Susan 224, 3/27/02, daugh- Colonel Dy, 2001 bay mare by Snip of 307-736-2422 • FAX: 307-736-2241 • [email protected] ter of Midnight New Design 051, bred Colonel x Doc O Dynamite; to Bar JT to Mitty In Focus; to Mike Henderson, Quarter Horses, Broadus, MT, $2,700. Whitman, NE, $1,700, and her bull Weanling colt: LF Blue Moon Han- WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 11 SALEreports Join Us At Galt cock, bay roan foaled 5/1/07, by Han- Sale Manager: Seth Leachman Join Us At Galt cock Silver King x Wayward Ike; to Sponsored by: Red Angus Gary Fields, Burleson, TX, $1,600. LF Breeders of California, Nevada No Question Asked, red roan colt and Northwest Red Angus WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 foaled 5/6/07, by Frenchmans Fast Association SPECIAL PAIR AND BRED COW SALE Cash x Rachels Lil Monkey; to Roger Again, this Krauss, Kalispell, MT, $1,450. Wean- was a very Featuring 200 Pairs and Bred Cows ing filly: LF Lady Love Chip, buckskin successful Including: foaled 4/26/07, by Frenchmans Fast- sale for the Cash x Chips Tic Tac; to Jake Moline, western Red • 60 Pairs from Kory Evert Geraldine, MT, $1,400. — JERRY Angus Associ- • 75 Pairs from Kistler Ranch GLIKO ations. These • 35 Pairs from Pitto Bros. cattle are hand picked by sale manager Seth Leachman, CROW AUCTION YARD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 and he always puts together a fantastic set of fe- 209-745-1515 Office SPECIAL WINTER FEEDER SALE males. Cattle were in top condition 209-745-1582 Fax Featuring a Large Run of Calves and Yearlings and groomed to the nines. When it 209-745-2701 Market Report comes to the Bet On Red sale, the odds are always in your favor. TOPS— 12495 Stockton Blvd. • Galt, CA 95632 Females: LGS MS Abigrace 689S, www.clmgalt.com FFEEEEDDEERR C CAATTTTLLEE 9/04/06, by Brown Vacation H7106; from Looking Glass Red Angus, Rose- SSEELLLL O ONN W WEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY burg, OR, to Spring Water Reds & C MANAGER Bar Red Angus, Milwaukee, OR, Jake Parnell $10,000. PIE Bonne Bel 778, 1/24/07, 209-495-1714 • 916-662-1298 BBUUTTCCHHEERR C COOWWSS S SEELLLL by Above & Beyond 1300J; from Pieper Red Angus of Hay Springs, [email protected] OONN T THHUURRSSDDAAYY NE, sold to Matt Ennis of Friend, NE, Tyler Knott of Knott Land & Cat- $10,000. AKO Niema 712, 3/07/07, by REPRESENTATIVES Perks Advance 121R; from Owings tle of Oak Creek, CO, a longtime Cattle Co. of Powell Butte, OR, sold George Gookin: 209-482-1648 Cell Strang customer, was an active to Wood V Bar X Ranch of Sandpoint, 209-838-8945 Home bidder at the Strang Hereford MERCHANDISING YOUR CATTLE TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE VALUE ... ID, $7,000. Silveiras Tulip 7327, Mark Fischer: 209-768-6522 Cell and Black Angus Annual Pro- 1/10/07, by Major League A502M; duction sale. — Photo by Jim from Silveira Bros. of Firebaugh, CA, 209-772-2042 Home Gies to Len Edward of Waldorf, MA, $5,900. Joe Gates: 707-374-5112 Call now to consign to upcoming Superior Video Sales Chrn Sequoya Mam S117, 3/22/06, by NELSON ANGUS RANCH Sequoya 0361; from Chatburn Ranch, 707-684-3063 Cell to be held November 30 and December 14 from Nov. 3, Salmon, ID Albion, ID, to N Bar Ranch, Russell Matt Morebeck: 916-410-0409 Fort Worth, Texas, or Superior Stampede Internet 68 2007 Bull calves ...... $2,235 Springs, KS, $5,800. Raisland Lako- Justin Trick: 916-240-4601 Cell auctions held every other Wednesday. 27 Coming twos ...... 2,326 ta 719-121, 2/13/07, by Basin Trend 95 Total bulls ...... 2,261 Setter 6074; from Raisland Red An- 33 2007 Heifer calves ...... 1,833 gus, St. Ignatius, MT, to Holden Ranch, 21 Bred heifers ...... 1,576 Reedpoint, MT, $5,750. Wood 3 Fall calves ...... 1,833 Marigold 653, 2/08/07, by Glacier 10 Bred commercial heifers 1,350 Marias 548; from Wood V Bar X Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs Ranch, Sandpoint, ID, to JDB Red An- Sale Manager: gus of Rupert, ID, $5,750. Bulls: DZA James A. Danekas Nugget CQ 717, 1/16/07, by Beckton This was the 55th year of produc- Julian GG B571; from Mendoza Red tion sales for this prestigious purebred Angus, Valley Springs, CA, to Gary firm and the weather cooperated with Peacock, Covington, TX, $5,000. Sil- a beautiful fall day. Buyers filled the veiras Duration 7369, (1 percent Inherd seats of the sale barn and seven states Semen Interest), 2/11/06, by Roys were represented when the final lot High Noon 3805; from McPhee Red was sold. This is a program that has Angus, Lodi, CA, to Sun River, Fort generations of selection pressure on “Cream of the Crop” Shaw, MT, $5,000. Flush: A future C C it and the reliability of these cattle is Flush to Fraser Covergirl; from Fras- greatly appreciated by the many repeat “ ream of the rop” customers that always attend this sale. er Ranch, Burns, OR, to Hay Cow This was a strong sale with excellent Ranch, Lincoln, CA, and TLC Ranch, demand for all classes of cattle. Again Bliss, ID, $5,000. Frozen Embryos: there was strong interest on the phone Four embryos from the mating of RDD Bnchmark 386S 1CA (ChiAngus) lines as several lots sold to absentee Cherokee Canyon and Brown Ms Abi- ACA #322460 buyers. TOPS—Bulls: Nelson Pound- grace L 7330; from Ken Marques and RABrown Ranch, Throckmorton, TX, BW: -1.6 WW: 40 maker 7069, 1/27/07, by Boyd Pound- YW: 83.5 Milk: 20.5 maker 21; to Nelson’s Sand Mountain to Scott Riddle, Waco, TX, $7,000. Angus, Lynndyl, UT, $5,400. Nelson Semen Package: Five units of Leach- Due 3/1/08 to Poundmaker 6166, 2/6/06, by Boyd man EBV 3531; from West Fork RDD New Direction 1436R Poundmaker 21; to Aslett Ranches, Ranch, Lovell, WY, to Hay Cow Ranch, Twin Falls, ID, $4,750. Nelson Vee R $4,250. — PETE CROW Dee 6300, 3/18/06, by VAVRD 3007; to Nelson’s Sand Mountain Angus COURTNEY HEREFORDS Ranch, $4,600. Nelson Image Maker Nov. 13, St. Onge, SD 7042, 1/23/07, by HA Image Maker 107 Coming twos ...... $3,998 0415; to Misty Dean Farms, Yakima, Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar WA, $4,600. Nelson Vee R Dee 6316, This was perhaps the best sale 4/5/06, by VAVRD 3007; to Slagows- the Courtney family has ever had. ki Ranch, Carlin, NV, $4,400. Nelson The house was full and the bidding RDS Ms Dice 541M 1SA (SimAngus) Poundmaker 7078, 1/27/07, by Boyd was active. The video was on and it ASA #SM2185861 Poundmaker 21; to Beveler Ranch, took just over an hour-and-a-half to sell BW: -.9 WW: 35.2 YW: 70.4 Milk: -6.4 CRR Rito Dateline M145 (Angus) Leadore, ID, $4,250. Females: Nelson all the bulls. These bulls are raised on API: 102.9 TI: 71.4 AAA #AN14218701 Miss Blackbird 7146, 2/4/07, by Boyd grass and were in great shape. Com- Poundmaker 21; to Kent Heideman, Full sister to RDDS Future Prototype 13M BW: +1.8 WW: 44 YW: 85 Milk: 12 mercial producers have a lot of con- Due 4/3/08 to CNS Dream On Washington, UT, $4,100. Nelson fidence in this program because they Due 4/2/08 to 3C Macho Charge On 7070, 1/27/07, by Wood- are raised only on grass; no feedlots hill Charge On; to Lemhi Livestock, for this outfit. Cattle sold to buyers in Lemhi, ID, $4,000. Nelson Charge On 15 states and only five bulls went to 11p.m. p.m. CST Tuesday, December 44 7054, 1/25/07, by Woodhill Charge registered breeders. This was a • Complete dispersion of the “M” model cows from our nucleus herd…Angus, ChiAngus and SimAngus… On; to Dobbs Cattle Co., Panguitch, tremendous sale; many buyers went They all sell!!!! SimAngus cows bred to RDDS Future Prototype, Star Power, Dream On & Heat Wave... UT, $4,000. Nelson Lady 7075, home without the bulls they wanted. 1/27/07, by Boyd Poundmaker 21; to TOPS—CTY High Standard S610, Angus cows bred to 3C Macho...ChiAngus cows bred to RDD Aces Image and Duff New Edition. RV Bar Angus, Jensen, UT, $4,000. 4/13/06, by LBH 20J Stanmore 56M; • 70 Registered Angus Bred Heifers…. None retained this year…They all sell!!! Nelson Miss Blackbird 7073, 1/27/07, to Juan Garcia, Kiln, MS, $9,500. CTY by HA Image Maker 0415; to RV Bar Snowman 669S, 4/27/06, by SCT • 70 Registered SimAngus Bred Heifers…. None retained this year…They all sell!!! Angus, $4,000. — JERRY YORK Snow Man 207M; to Sheeley Ranch, Parkman, WY, $8,750. CTY Standard • Guest consignment of 70 Registered Angus Females from Wilkes 6D Angus Ranch, Hawk Springs, WY. BET ON RED 677S, 5/4/06, by STY Standard 3N, RED ANGUS SALE - Bred heifers sired by Image Maker, 878, Morgans Direction and “004” Nov.10, Reno, NV to Jerry Chambers, Dawson, GA, - Complete dispersal of 5-7 year old cows. Daughters of Dateline, Ultravox, E161, In Focus. Many A.I. bred to 11 Bred heifers ...... $4,113 $8,750. CTY High Standard 66S, Power Alliance and In Focus. 55 Open heifers ...... 3,187 4/4/06, by LCI 157K Ribstone 4P; to - Darrell and Trish Wilkes 303-840-7871, [email protected], Don and Doris Wilkes, 307-532-2835, 1 Donor cow ...... 3,500 Bar E Ranch, Plentywood, MT. 1 Pregnant recip...... 2,000 $8,000. CTY Montana 62S, 4/2/06, by [email protected] 1 Flush ...... 5,000 LCI 157K Ribstone 4P; to Saunders 6 Embryo packages ...... 933ea Land and Livestock, Gillette, WY, 2 Herd bulls ...... 5,000 $7,500. CTY High Standard 631S, 1010 a.m.a.m. CST CST Wednesday,Wednesday, DecemberDecember 5 1 Herd bull semen int...... 4,500 4/17/06, by LCI 157K Ribstone 4P; to • 20 Show heifer prospects…Angus, ChiAngus and SimAngus…The very best will sell!!! 2 Rare semen packages .850/unit Hawks Herefords, Howes, SD $7,500. Auctioneer: Kyle Gilchrist — PETE CROW • Flush to the bull of the buyers choice on . . . - RDD Wiggles, 2005 National Champion ChiAngus Female - RDD Danica, 2006 National Champion ChiAngus Female - RJ Deuce, 2006 Reserve National Champion Chi Female • 300 Registered ChiAngus Bred Heifers….None retained this year…. They all sell!!! • 850 Commercial Bred Heifers - Angus, ChiAngus and SimAngus. Select group of commercial Angus by “Nebraska.” Angus & Angus Hybrids - Sorted into small uniform groups by breed, size, quality, 35167 163rd Street • Faulkton, SD 57438 calving dates and calf sex. ranch office: 605-598-6712 • fax: 605-598-4597

Be sure to watch the sale on-line Roger Deiter, 605-380-6785 (m) • [email protected] at ww.superiorlivestock.com Kevin Deiter, 605-380-8570 (m) • [email protected] for more information, Todd Boss, Records, 605-380-1881 (m) • [email protected] call 800-431-4452 Justin Holt, Cow Herd, 605-380-5002 (m) Mary Strang, sale host, visits with longtime customer Bob Swift of Walden, CO, who added 11 Hereford and Angus bulls to his com- www.deiterbros.comwww.deiterbros.com mercial operation. — Photo by Jim Gies 12 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL FEEDFEED Supplements

SUPPLEMENTS LLC. Copper deficiency in beef cattle P.O. Box 268, 1700 Hwy. 50 East, Silver Springs, NV 89429 Copper deficiency in beef subtle or occur only as the plicated by the fact that most Our products come in a cattle has been recognized deficiency worsens. of the copper in the body is as one of the most common The diet of cattle (pasture, stored in the liver and it is the variety of forms and can be disease problems in Califor- range, hay, etc.) should con- liver’s copper level that gives customized to meet your needs. nia. Copper deficiency caus- tain about four to 10 parts- the true reflection of the cop- es significant economic loss- per-million (ppm) of copper per status of the animal. The We can make it the way you want it. es where it occurs. Copper to supply the needs of cattle. serum copper concentration VAQUERO has been producing supplements for over 20 years and we deficiency in cattle is com- Less than this amount re- begins to drop only after the make every product we sell. plicated because it can be the sults in a primary copper de- liver copper reaches very low results of (1) very low cop- ficiency; however, if excess levels. That is why serum VAQUERO-LIX is available in a number of formulations in 50 lb., 125 lb., per in the diet—a primary molybdenum and/or sulfates copper is a good screening or 250 lb. tubs. copper deficiency, or (2) inter- are present in the feed or wa- tool; however, it is not a good We also manufacture and sell our GOLD DUST line ference with copper absorp- ter, there can be marked in- measurement for marginal of pressed range blocks and sacked mineral. tion in the animal due to terference with copper uti- deficiencies or for monitor- Call 775-577-2002 or fax us at 775-577-4625 for specialized product molybdenum and/or sulfates lization by cattle and copper ing the cowherd after sup- formulations and pricing. We can meet your supplement needs. in the food or water—a sec- deficiency will result. plementation with copper be- ondary copper deficiency. Cattle will usually per- gins. Regardless of the reason form normally when the cop- On a practical level, this for the copper deficiency, the per to molybdenum ratio is means that liver samples problems exhibited by the from 5:12 to 10:1 in the di- from a few cows (four to sev- animals can be the same and et. When the copper to en) for copper analysis is result in a long list, includ- molybdenum ratio falls to necessary for monitoring the ing diarrhea; illthrift/poor 2:1 or less, one can expect se- effectiveness of copper sup- weight gains; weight loss; vere interference with cop- plementation. This is im- light hair coat (achro- per utilization and a result- portant for two reasons: (1) motrichia); spontaneous ing deficiency will occur. to be sure that the copper CPP PHOTOS © fractures (broken bones); While molybdenum and supplementation method(s) swollen joints; rear leg weak- sulfates are the most com- is solving the deficiency, and 5)&
'03"(& ness or paralysis in calves; mon interfering substances (2) because excess copper is infertility; anemia; and re- in the cattle’s diets, other sit- extremely toxic to cattle, to duced immune function. uations can drastically inter- be sure that excess copper The most common copper fere with copper nutrition and supplementation is not oc- &95&/%&3Manufactured by Foster Commodities • Fresno, California deficiency problems seen are these include: (1) soil ingestion curring. light hair coat (Angus are due to overgrazing, (2) excess Liver samples from cat- reddish, Herefords are yel- cadmium, (3) excess zinc, and tle can be obtained by two Foster Commodities has established a reputation low), diarrhea and poor (4) excess calcium, particu- common methods: (1) when as the West Coast’s only feed manufacturer of weight gains (illthrift). One larly as limestone. normal animals are slaugh- both liquid and dry supplements. The company of the most important prob- It is easy to see that cop- tered, a small piece (3 oz.) of has taken its cattle nutrition product line one step lems caused by copper defi- per nutrition in cattle can liver can be saved and further with the introduction of the Foster Forage ciency is the reduced func- be complicated by a number frozen (indefinitely) until Extender pellet. tion of the immune system. of factors. While it is possi- analyzed; and (2) your vet- This causes increased illness- ble to test feed, soil and wa- erinarian can take liver This new product, produced in Central California es of various types and the ter for all the various min- biopsy samples from live by Foster Commodities, is formulated to work with cattle do not respond well erals mentioned above, it cattle (usually four to seven the FosPro-Lix dry and/or liquid supplements. when vaccinated—further is more practical to test the animals are sufficient) and The formulated forage pellet contains 12% crude increasing potential prob- cattle and determine their these can be analyzed. protein, 9.5% crude fiber and 25% NDF fiber. For lems. This is particularly ev- copper status and make any Liver biopsy can place the specifics on the formulation, contact the company. ident when cattle are weaned necessary changes based on animals at increased risk of or sent to the feedlot. those findings. Redwater and your veteri- The product serves as a hay extender for short In both cases, there is much The University of Califor- narian will usually adminis- grass years. It is highly palatable and economical more illness and death loss nia’s (UC) California Ani- ter penicillin after the liver as compared to a pricier alternative – alfalfa hay. than normal. These problems mal Health and Food Safe- biopsy procedure. will vary greatly from herd ty, Davis, and other UC lab- Copper deficiency can be Foster Commodities takes a balanced approach to to herd and are not easily pre- oratories are available for managed by supplementa- the nutritional needs of your cow herd, while at dictable. However, when cop- routine testing of animal tion of the cattle by a variety the same time producing efficient and convenient per deficiency does occur, it and feed samples for cop- of methods, such as salt-min- products for the producer. invariably causes losses in per, as well as a number of eral mixes with copper added; production, health, animal other nutrients. molasses-based supplements; The team at Foster also offers nutritional consult- welfare and profits. Your veterinarian can injectable copper glycinate; ing services and forage testing upon request. The problem of diarrhea test animals within your and copper oxide boluses. Any may be easy to see when it herd for copper status using time there are several meth- is constant and profuse; serum samples (serum is ods to solve a problem, that however, it may only be no- the straw-colored fluid in usually means no method is ticed as soiling of the back of blood left when the red cells perfect—this is the case with the hind legs and tail. Signs are removed). copper supplementation. of diarrhea and/or weight If the serum copper con- Copper can be added to loss are not specific for cop- centration is below .5 ppm in salt-mineral mixes to aid per deficiency and could be your cattle, this is diagnostic in supplementing the cat- FOSTER COMMODITIES caused by parasites, seleni- of a copper deficiency. Screen- tle. 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Also, copper can be added to total mixed rations via a premix or can be added to molasses-based supple- ments to meet the copper re- quirements for the cattle. Injectable copper glyci- nate has been used success- fully for many years to treat and prevent copper defi- ciency. This product is available only through your veterinarian. Your veterinarian must diagnose copper deficiency in your herd, write a pre- scription for copper glyci- nate, and send it to a com- ® How could proven CRYSTALYX performance get any better? By getting easier. pounding pharmacy where The BioBarrel™ Single Trip Container ™ degrades naturally as the supplement is the injectable product is consumed. (Time-consuming clean-up and disposal issues disappear, too.) And manufactured. This copper RESULTS BY THE BARREL® just like our original black steel barrel option, you can count on profitable results. injection product provides Learn more at www.crystalyx.com. adequate copper supple- mentation for four to six months in most cases. Call 1-800-727-2502 • www.crystalyx.com Continued on page 13 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 13 FEEDFEED Supplements Beef cow nutrition challenges present in any environment There are many challenges less of the environment. We winter in a higher BCS than about 60 days after calving, so forage growth cycle. and is closer to 70 percent. when dealing with brood cows segment this production cy- those further south; a BCS of beginning calving at the start From the above, we can Combined with the higher in any environment. Most of cle into four production phas- five is the minimum. Body of the growing season means conclude that the timing of quality, this helps fulfill the these challenges arise while es to better understand and condition score of six at calv- that the cow’s milk produc- the calving season is critical cow’s very high nutrient re- managing the production cal- manage the nutrient require- ing in well-managed herds is tion will be reaching peak and that the goal is to have a quirements during the peak endar and aligning it with for- ments of the cow. common and often required to when the forage is maturing. high percentage of our cows of her lactation. age growing season. Table 1. Cow phase of production and nutrient requirement. There is a little more latitude reaching their peak milk pro- During the later days of a In the western U.S., with in the length of the calving duction when the forage re- Continued on page 14 its varied elevations and lat- season in warmer climates, source is at the best combina- itudes, the growing season Phase of Production Nutrition Requirement but long calving seasons (90+ tion of quality and quantity. varieties of forage differ great- days) mean more lighter and Of the four stages of forage ly. The northwest region and Calving to Breeding (80 –90 days) Highest less uniform sized calves at growth, that combination oc- the high elevation regions of Late Lactation (100 – 120 days) High weaning than with a shorter curs during the lush, early Strategic Enhancement of the southwest are dominated Mid-Gestation “dry period” (90 –120 days) Lowest calving season. vegetative and late vegeta- Essential Trace Minerals by cool season forages and The cow’s nutrient require- tive stages beginning after Pre-calving (60 days) Moderate University studies, trials and spring green-up is quite late; ments are the highest during spring green up when the for- data show that adequate levels sometimes it’s late spring, peak milk, but for mature for- age is at approximately six of essential trace minerals nearly summer, by the time The cow’s nutrient require- maintain long-term produc- age, the peak nutrient con- inches in height. This period (Zinc, Manganese, Selenium we get a reasonable green- ments do not differ apprecia- tivity. tent has past. The lower qual- lasts for about 45 to 60 days and Copper) injected during up. In much of the southwest bly across environments with The length of the growing ity in mature forage is asso- depending on the species of periods of high demand demon- and lower elevation country, exception of the compound- season has an impact on the ciated with reduced fiber di- forage. Although forage qual- strate improved reproduction warm season forages play a ing effects of body tempera- length of the calving season. gestibility, resulting in most ity is quite high in very ear- efficiency and improved more significant role in pro- ture regulation during long, In the colder climates with cases in lower dry mater in- ly growth forages, prior to immune response. viding the bulk of the cow’s di- cold winters of the north and shorter growing seasons, the takes. The bottom line is we reaching the six-inch height, et. These forages tend to ma- higher elevations. With cows calving period must be of a have less nutrients going in- the quantity is limited and See what ture at differing rates and of- in colder regions, there is a shorter interval than in envi- to the cow when she needs the very high moisture con- MULTIMIN® ten vary significantly in qual- greater concern for body con- ronments with longer growing them the most. This is the tent inhibits dry matter in- Cattle 70 mg can ity. dition score (BCS) manage- seasons where a greater va- fundamental reason for non- take. Dry matter intake is do for you! The cow’s production cy- ment. Typically, cows in north- riety of forages are available pregnant or open cows and highest during the vegetative cle remains the same regard- ern latitudes need to enter throughout the year. The cow why it is critical to align our period when moisture con- www.multiminglobal.com 1-866-269-6467 • 1-559-791-1000 Copper deficiency is at peak milk production production calendar with our tent drops below 80 percent a common problem Quality Consultative Copper vide supplementation for six Focus Sales (from page 12) months to 12 months; how- ever, the boluses can be dif- Another method to sup- ficult to administer, the cat- plement copper is the copper tle can cough them up, and oxide bolus (Copasure), the capsules can break of Building Quality Nutritional Supplements which is given orally and melt. Again, visit with your usually provides supplemen- veterinarian about the cor- with your needs and preferences in mind tation for 10 to 12 months. rect way to administer this This product works very product. well; however, it has the dis- It is important to point out advantage of having to be that often, more than one of given via a balling gun and these methods is needed to the capsule is water soluble, solve a severe copper defi- so it will melt if rained on. ciency problem. This is where PROTEIN CORN DISTILLERS Whatever the method of sup- working with your veterinar- PRODUCER PROFITABILITY plementation, it is extreme- ian is an essential part of BLOCKS 200# TUBS ly important to remember this solution. 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Over con- formulated for cattle, in sumption can be costly or most circumstances the cause toxicity. The molasses- sheep will experience sig- based supplements promote nificant death losses. better consumption; howev- When copper is fed in ex- er, they are more expensive. cess of requirements, it tends The copper glycinate in- to accumulate in the liver. jections work very will in With minimal stress, the stored copper can cause many cases. They are admin- death in cattle or sheep with- istered subcutaneously and in a few hours to a few days. the injection site should be as As the excess copper being clean as possible. Consult fed accumulates in the liver, with your veterinarian about there are no outwards signs the proper way to adminis- in the animals and death can ter this product in your cat- occur at any time. Treatment tle. Rarely, the animal may of copper toxicity is invariably die after the copper injections unsuccessful. Therefore, it is are given. This is more of a extremely important for you risk with selenium deficient and your veterinarian to cattle. monitor any copper supple- There is another product mentation program with liv- available that contains an er samples on at least a year- injectable form of copper. This ly basis. is a product called Multi-Min Copper deficiency occurs and it contains copper car- commonly in California and bonate. This product (Multi- new analytical methods Min) contains much less cop- make diagnosis and control per than the copper glyci- much easier. Working with nate injectable products and your veterinarian, preven- there is no data that I am tion of both copper deficien- aware of to show liver copper cy and the possibility of cop- concentration increases af- per toxicity are relatively ter injection. straightforward even though The Multi-Min product the metabolism can be very does have selenium, which complicated. — John Maas, should last about 30 days, DVM, Extension Veteri- based on the scientific liter- narian, School of Veteri- ature. The copper oxide bo- nary Medicine, Universi- luses also work well and pro- ty of California, Davis 14 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL BUDIN · WELD CTY · RANCH AUCTION FEED BASED ON MINIMUM BID FEED Supplements 9,000 +/- Ac · Weld Cty, CO · 3 Parcels · Combo · Single Unit Monday, Nov 26, 2007 @ 1:30 p.m., MT · Ramada Inn · Sterling, CO Cow nutrition challenges Opportunity to purchase scenic operating ranch located N of Stoneham via Hwy #71. 15 Pastures with excel- Nutrition Figure 1. Production calendar and forage stage of growth. lent water. South and North fork of Pawnee Creek. Located 2 hours NE of Denver, 1.5 hours east of Fort (from page 13) Day 0 90 210 300 365 Collins, .5 hours west of Sterling or 1.75 hours SE of Cheyenne. The sale is triggered when the combined bids Mid-Gestation equal or exceed the minimum bid of $1,340,000. Call for brochure which includes terms & conditions. 90-day breeding season, the Calving to Breeding Late Lactation Pre-calving “dry period ” (80 –90 days) (65 days) peak of your forage is past (100 – 120 days) (90 –120 days) and we are asking a sub- 760.3 ac Deeded, 77 ac Leased, w/Improvements. PARCEL #1A: 837.3 ac PASTURE - stantial percentage of cows Pawnee Creek. SUGGESTED OPENING BID: $125,000 to return to estrous on less Mature PARCEL #1B: 5,329.7 ac PASTURE - 4,449.7 ac Deeded, 880 ac Leased, Pawnee Creek. than optimum forage qual- Processed forage SUGGESTED OPENING BID: $755,000 ity, resulting in lower repro- Early, lush or late vegetative forage PARCEL #2: 2,872 ac PASTURE - 2,792 ac Deeded, 80 ac Leased, ductive performance; many Dormant Forage Pawnee Creek. SUGGESTED OPENING BID: $460,000 high milking cows will sim- ply fail to become pregnant. normal and the estrous cycle pounds of calf weaned per COMBO #1: (Parcels 1A & 1B) 6,167 ac PASTURE - 5209.7 ac Deeded, 957 ac Leased, w/Improvements. Pawnee Creek. SUGGESTED OPENING BID: $880,000 The most efficient produc- to begin to function again, cow exposed per year. The tion systems will start calv- takes up to 60 days, so it is im- mineral program employed SINGLE UNIT: (Parcels 1A, 1B & 2) 9,039 ac PASTURE - 8,001.7 ac Deeded, 1,037 ac ing 30 to 60 days prior to perative she become pregnant has a significant impact on Leased, w/Improvements. Pawnee Creek. MINIMUM BID: $1,340,000 spring green-up and have early in the breeding season. that efficiency measurement. 100 percent of the cows bred Although body condition at The most efficient cow/calf in 45 to 60 days. calving and plane of nutri- operations are committed to Our goal is for every cow to tion during breeding are not sound, year-round mineral produce a high quality calf the only factors, they are the programs that target the every 365 days. Her gesta- two most important ones im- cow’s mineral requirements tion period lasts for 285 days; pacting early conception. for the given phase of produc- that leaves 80 days after she Calving difficulty, retained tion and that consider the calves for her to become preg- placenta, and other abnor- mineral supplied by the for- For Further Info 970-522-7770 · 1-800-748-2589 nant again. Involution, the malities associated with par- age during a given stage of Reck Agri Realty Contact . . . 302 N 3rd St, P.O. Box 407 · Sterling, CO 80751 period of time for a cow’s re- turition are factors as well growth. These operations Farm/Ranch Real Estate Marc Reck [email protected] productive organs and en- and can lengthen the involu- match the varying cow’s re- & AuctionTM www.reckagri.com docrine function to return to tion period. We must achieve quirements with changing a high percentage of first es- forage quality and quantity by trus conceptions following managing the breeding, and calving and the remaining thus calving season, and cows pregnant on the second aligning these two variables. estrus. The goal is to have Even with this alignment, Offering cattle that exceed your 100 percent of the cows bred there are specific mineral in two heat cycles. That’s the “gaps” that occur between challenge. the cow’s mineral require- expectations, not your budget Even in the best-case sce- ment and the mineral sup- nario, high-producing cows plied by the forage. These Annual Production Sale are in a negative energy bal- gaps are greater for highly KG Onward 6345 ance, a higher energy require- productive cows. Cows ge- ment than the diet can sup- netically capable of wean- Friday, December 7, 2007 ply is common during peak ing 600 pound calves have at the Ranch, Three Forks, Montana lactation. This is also the time a higher nutrient require- when we are trying to re- ment for protein, energy and Sale will be broadcast live on breed them and why body mineral than those with the RFD-TV. Further info and buyer condition is critically impor- maximum genetic capabili- KG On Target 6349 registration — 1-800-431-4452 tant, so that the cow will have ty of raising 450 pound energy stores to draw from calves. However, the former He during this period of high en- can only produce the heav- sells! KG Commercial ergy requirements. At cer- ier calf if those higher nutri- Sire: Connealy Onward • MGS: Sitz Reliant 8898 tain times of the year, both ent requirements are met. BW WW Milk YW Cow Dispersion energy and protein must be This is where utilizing a bal- +2.8 +54 +25 +104 Selling 350 head supplemented to insure the anced mineral program can Born 1998 - 2003 requirements are met, but be of great value. If a good No replacements kept these supplementation peri- year-round mineral pro- KG Lead On 6117 ods are minimized when the gram is in place, then those He 2004 to present cowherd production calendar higher producing cows will sells! Due to calve March 15 - May 10 Sire: Boyd On Target 1083 is aligned with the forage re- have a greater opportunity MGS: Vermilion JL Right Time 6079 The steer calves topped the source and body condition is to express their genetic po- BW WW Milk YW August Northern Video sale at +3.2 +45 +14 +91 properly managed. tential for milk production $1.28 weighing 600 lbs for Energy is not the only nu- and reproductive perform- an October 8 ship date trient imbalance that the cow ance. Therefore it becomes experiences during lactation; paramount that we provide — Selling — she is likely in a negative the correct minerals at the He 200 Coming 2 Year Old Bulls mineral balance as well. time the cow needs them to sells! 25 Registered Bred Heifers Commercial Many minerals, both macro complement the forage re- Sire: Connealy Lead On • MGS: Sitz Vision 5933 and micro, and vitamins are source—the right minerals, BW WW Milk YW 350 Commercial Bred Heifers Bred Heifers often insufficient in even the to the right cows, at the right +2.1 +48 +20 +91 Selling 350 head best quality forage to meet time. 350 Commercial Cow Dispersion 155 AI bred to the cow’s requirements. Min- What are the keys steps in eral imbalances manifest managing beef cow produc- KG Onward 6221 Connealy Contrast, KG & ABS Global owned themselves in many ways. tivity: Minerals play a key role in Manage the calving period KG Heather Bloom 6498 Danny Boy x 6I6, the digestion and metabo- correctly to coincide with the due January 29 lism of energy in the forage. best forage at peak lactation. Bull bred to Connealy H6 sons If minerals are inadequate • Rotate pastures to help 84 due February 5 - March 10 in the diet, then the utiliza- the best plant species main- 53 due March 11 - April 15 tion of the energy in the for- tain the optimum nutrient 51 due April 16 - May 16 age is compromised, resulting availability, long-term. in worsening the negative en- • Provide strategic protein He ergy balance condition. and energy supplementation sells! Minerals and vitamins when the greatest nutrient Sire: Connealy Onward • MGS: N Bar Explosion play a number of other roles imbalances are present. BW WW Milk YW She Featuring Sons and in proper body function that • Target body condition at +3.0 +50 +21 +101 sells! Registered bred heifer offering includes daughters of Grandsons of . . . are critical to efficient produc- calving to provide energy Onward, Sitz Rainmaker 9723, Lead On and 6I6 tion. The endocrine and im- stores that the cow can pull Onward • Lead On mune systems require min- from during the peak lacta- Rainmaker 9723 erals and vitamins as part of tion and breeding. Timeline • On Target their functionality in produc- • Provide free-choice, year- ing hormones and antibodies. round, high quality mineral KG Traveler 3020 The production of hormones that targets mineral deficien- 1407 • Midland directly impacts reproduc- cies throughout the year 878 • Future Direction tive performance in the cow while considering cow’s re- while antibodies are critical quirements. for cow and early calf health High quality, year-round and survivability. The eco- mineral programs are essen- nomically important meas- tial in cow/calf operations. urement of reproductive ef- The grazing environment is ficiency is the number of rarely capable of providing calves weaned, so calf surviv- all of the essential minerals ability post weaning is criti- and vitamins in sufficient cal. It is not enough to get the quantities to fulfill the re- 1-888-KG-BULLS calf born; we must wean him quirements of cows needed in 1-888-542-8557 and get him to market. The today’s profitable cow/calf Greg Strohecker Ron Frye Registered & Commercial Angus single most economically im- production systems. — Dr. 406/ 580-3660 406/ 209-1640 Three Forks, Montana portant efficiency measure Bryan McMurry, Cargill for a cow/calf operation is Animal Nutrition WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 15 FEEDFEED Supplements Proper supplementation vital when feeding low-quality forage As drought lingers across forage,” they found. “Like- some parts of the country wise, beef cattle grazing dor- and feed prices rise, produc- mant forage displayed de- ers are turning to alterna- creased forage digestibility tive feeds to see their herds and intake when fed with through the winter. In some corn, barley, or sorghum. En- cases, these feed products ergy supplements tend to re- are lower quality than the place or substitute for the in- herd may be accustomed to take of low quality forages.” and will require supplemen- As a result, the researchers tation to minimize problems. discouraged the feeding of The obvious issues occur straight energy feeds to cows first with a lack of protein with unlimited access to low and energy in a feed source. quality forage. In a joint study conducted by “Energy supplementation Oregon State University, Uni- should be discouraged when versity of Wyoming, Texas the producer’s goal is to op- A&M and Utah State Uni- timize beef cattle perform- versity, researchers found ance with a (base) diet of that oilseed based supple- high-fiber, low-quality mentation is the most com- roughage,” the report said. mon form of supplementa- The conclusion found that tion to provide for the needs high protein supplementa- of cattle on low quality forage. tion is a crucial part of feed- “Successful beef producers ing lower quality forages, par- are not necessarily the ones ticularly in high performance who wean the heaviest herds. However, protein and calves, obtain 95 percent con- energy make up only part of ception, or provide the most the equation. Trace miner- optimal nutrition,” the au- als, which are vital to the thors wrote. “Improved pro- health and performance of duction can only be achieved any herd, must also be con- within the physiological con- sidered. However, unlike pro- straints of the environment. tein and energy, vitamin and Thus, increased production mineral supplementation are may involve costs that ex- more variable for the cowherd December ceed its value. Therefore, suc- and depend greatly on where cessful producers are the ones the feed originates. Meeting the industry specs ... who demonstrate economic As producers work to low- rrdd viability despite the econom- er feed costs, they are turn- ic and public pressures that ing more to forages they may today— plague the industry.” not be familiar with, from ar- BEEF BULLS from a proven program, always 33 They noted that producers eas farther away from their selected for the commercial cowman – should chose their supple- home ranch. The more for- Bulls Selling : mentation based on the fac- eign the feed source, the with the Bred-In ABILITY to add tors that best fit the individ- greater the likelihood that more value to their carcass. ual needs of an operation, mineral supplementation will and labor, frequency of feed- be needed to prevent prob- ing, facilities and time of feed- lems later, notes North Car- ing are all factors that need olina State University nutri- Annual to be taken into considera- tion specialist Matt Poore. Annual tion before choosing a pro- “We’re in some fairly un- gram to supplement lower usual times across the coun- ProductionProduction SaleSale quality forages. try with spotty drought in Interestingly, if a producer areas and a shift toward low- DecemberDecember 3,3, 20072007 must chose between provid- er cost feeds,” Poore said. Western Livestock Auction • Great Falls, MT ing supplemental protein and “Producers are feeding things JSR Barbados 705 supplemental energy, they they’re not accustomed to found that studies indicate feeding and that can lead to 2/10/07 • Purebred the best results are returned problems down the road if SSelellliingng 8080 BulBullsls Sire: JSR Jamaca 431 by adding protein to a they are not careful. The BW 82 • WW 690 • WW Ratio 102 cowherd’s diet. most important thing a per- Salers • Salers-Angus Hybrids • Angus “In general, when low- son can do is have their feed quality roughages are not tested, either at a universi- limited in quantity, protein is ty or commercial lab.” Salers and Salers hybrids — They work so well to the most beneficial supple- Particularly with feeds increase your options and profit potential. They mental nutrient,” they con- from areas where phosphorus greatly enhance grading, cutability, gain and feed- cluded. The research shows is deficient in the soil, as it is the best response to feeding in many western states, pro- lot efficiency while maintaining fertility, calving supplemental protein is ducers can experience prob- ease and solid black color. Their daughters improve found in cattle consuming lems with issues ranging production of your cowherd with more milk and unlimited quantities of forage from poor hair coats to milk pelvic area. The complementary cross in the range of 6-8 percent fever and from calving diffi- crude protein. However, as culty to lower conception with Angus cows. JSR Bigtown 7229 crude protein increases in the rates the following year. forage, the benefits of sup- “Lack of proper minerals 3/7/07 plementation decline. isn’t necessarily something Sire: 50% Composite “With mature cows, the that shows up right away,” BW 80 • WW 770 • WW Ratio 108 benefits are often observed he said. “It’s something that as decreased loss in percent- will impact producers on age of (body weight) and down the line.” (body condition score) during In order to determine the Low BW• Performance the winter feeding or graz- individual needs of a ing period,” the researchers cowherd, Poore recommends Moderate Frame wrote in their findings. “Ad- working with a nearby ex- Thickness equate maintenance of cow tension agent or private ru- Polled • Blacks • Reds (body weight) and condition, minant nutritionist once the in turn, tends to promote results of the feed analysis Weaning weights 700-850 lbs. • Average birth weight 82 lbs. greater reproductive efficien- are returned. Customers get more pounds and added value with Jacobsen Bulls. cy and calf weaning weights.” “In most cases, if a produc- Call or write for a catalog with complete performance information and EPDs. Conversely, the research er knows what a feed re- JSR Billings 742 showed that supplementing source is lacking, it can be 2/18/07 energy, in the form of corn or solved with a commercial Sire: 50% Composite other high energy feed, tends supplement,” he said. “How- Jacobsen Ranch BW 85 •WW 725 • WW Ratio 103 to have a different effect on ever, there are some situa- Wade Jacobsen & Family • 1282 U.S. Highway 89 • Sun River, MT 59483 the cowherd and in general tions where a more detailed should be avoided if a choice analysis is warranted, partic- 406-264-5889 • Cell: 406-799-5889 needs to be made, particu- ularly in herds where cows 406-264-5883 Fax • Email: [email protected] Sale Day larly when free-feeding low are heavy milk producers, or quality forage. there are certain regional is- Free Delivery & Wintering 406-727-5400 “In contrast to protein sup- sues where working with a plements, energy supple- consulting nutritionist will For Sale Now — at the ranch 550 commercial black ments have been reported to definitely benefit a produc- decrease both the intake and er.” — John Robinson, and black baldy bred heifers, 1,050 lbs. AI to Direct Deposit digestibility of low-quality WLJ Editor 16 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MARKETnews Markets at a Glance Beef Report

11.281105.562 This Week Week Ago Year Ago WEEKLY COMPOSITE BOXED BEEF 11/15/07 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PRIME BRANDED CHOICE SELECT UNGRADED Choice Fed Steers 91.80▲ 91.02 84.92 ENDING Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price CME Feeder Index 108.56▲ 108.13 97.77 Nov. 9 7,215 135.45 34 178.00 516 145.98 1,973 140.19 1,557 130.00 3,153 120.61 ▲ Nov. 2 7,672 137.24 29 179.05 547 148.32 2,101 141.27 1,691 131.58 3,304 122.43 Boxed Beef Average 144.02 140.02 142.70 Oct. 26 7,731 139.08 32 184.14 515 149.59 1,762 144.19 1,987 134.08 3,435 124.31 Average Dressed Steers 145.61▲ 142.31 133.65 Oct. 19 7,919 141.95 39 183.87 631 152.43 2,106 146.26 1,960 136.18 3,182 127.60 Live Slaughter Weight* 1,304▲ 1,303 1,291 DAILY BEEF CUTOUTS Weekly Slaughter** 637,000▼ 671,000 642,000 ————————————— FED BOXED BEEF ———————— Beef Production*** 22,561.5▲ 22,072.9 22,334.5 DATE CHOICE SELECT COW BEEF CUTOUT 50% LEAN 90% LEAN Hide/Offal Value 10.14▼ 10.16 9.05 November 15 144.02 132.95 103.04 61.69 123.15 Corn Price 3.91▲ 3.89 3.66 November 14 144.30 132.90 103.16 63.90 123.71 November 13 143.13 132.17 103.57 63.79 124.07 *Average weight for previous week. November 12 141.97 129.91 103.78 63.82 123.47 **Total slaughter for previous week. November 9 140.63 128.61 104.09 58.31 123.95 ***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week.

Selected Auction Markets Cattle Futures Week Ending 11-15-07 Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements CME LIVE CATTLE Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up 11/9 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 High* Low* December 9550 9510 9557 9557 9532 10105 8665 NORTHWEST February 9832 9759 9837 9805 9795 10177 9130 November 9 1,881 104-124 103-125 97-117 94-105 91-101 91-101 38-45 April 9892 9847 9845 9812 9810 10135 9440 Blackfoot, ID 95-115 93-113 90-105 90-99 89-98 89-98 June 9437 9372 9392 9412 9407 9712 9360 November 8 1,113 125 115-122 110-116 102-114 98-110 97-101 95-100 38-46 68-74.50 August 9432 9385 9375 9402 9400 9590 7495 Burley, ID 105-111 103-109 95-106.25 88-98 88-92 87-97 85-95 45-50 October 9795 9775 9775 9775 9775 9795 9722 November 10 478 90-107 85-102 85-101 87 85 32-49 540-740 Junction City, OR 85-95 85-96 80-88 80-85 45-54.50 480-700 November 14 1,589 100-110 100-110 105-115 95-105 95-98 85-94 44-47 950-1,075 CME FEEDER CATTLE Madras, OR 103-108 100-107 95-105 87-97 85-95 85-90 50-54 700-1,000 11/9 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 High* Low* November 7 1,506 109-119 105-116 97-108 94-101 91-97 39-45 November 10795 10842 10890 10867 10885 11915 9945 Vale, OR 97-111 92-101 89-96 86-95 85-93.50 84-91 42-55 January 10802 10897 10925 10897 10932 11945 10485 November 5 1,575 112-113 95.50-104 95.50-99.25 75-95.50 38-42 March 10867 10935 10955 10937 10990 11747 10420 Davenport, WA 98-104 98 90-95.25 92.25-94.50 89-92 81.50 59.75 April 11050 11115 11145 11105 11122 11470 11050 November 8 1,765 109-117 92.25-101 91-97 93.75-95.50 88.75 42-47.50 May 11185 11235 11247 11212 11240 11485 11185 Toppenish, WA 100 95-101.25 91.75-95.25 90-93 52-57 425-460 August 11265 11300 11300 11280 11290 11342 11225 FAR WEST *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. November 13 1,673 121.50 118.75-121 108-113 103-111 98.50-102.75 87 760 Chino Vally, AZ 112.50 104-111 98-107 92.75-100.50 92.25 86.50 660 November 9 1,848 100-118 95-112 93-106.50 88-105.75 88-100 85-95.75 35-40 Cottonwood, CA 90-99 85-96.50 85-100 85-93.75 85-96 80-92 Canadian Markets November 5 2,837 95-108.50 90-98.50 85-98 47-50 Famoso, CA 90-96.75 90-94 55-57 90-130 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal November 8 1,706 108-117 100-110.50 100-109 95-103.50 90-98.75 85-93 35-40 600-900 Galt, CA 95-108 95-108 91-102 90-97.50 82-900 50-55.25 400-700 Inspected Slaughter Figures, November 9 No report available Weekly Madera, CA No report available Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change* Cedar City, UT Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb. 75.66 -5.27 No report available Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 75.44 -6.19 Salina, UT Ontario Auctions Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1,000-1,200 lb. 74.96 -4.09 NORTH CENTRAL Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1,050 lb. 72.44 -5.16 6 Markets 8,126 137.50 127.50-146 114-135 106.75-126 101-118.10 99.75-119 94.25-109.25 Iowa 117-122 101-125.50 100-122.50 94-104 94-112.25 98-105.10 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1,100-1,400lb. 32.49 0.29 November 9 14,205 135.50-160 117-143 104-123.75 100-112.85 96.25-105 105 42-44.50 *Price comparison from two weeks ago. Montana 113.50-135 102-124 93.50-111 91.50-103.25 93-96 90.50-100 56-60.50 1,010-1,085 Average feeder cattle prices for November 8, 2007 November 14 2,800 128*-143 116-129 113-124.45 108-115 110-111.25 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Bassett, NE 111.50-134.50 107-117.10 104-112.75 114.60 100. 400-600 lb. 101.31-108.14 103.41-111.81 103.41-111.29 November 10 2,300 143.50-148 118-135.50 107-124.75 110-117.50 113 105.60 600-800 lb. 89.76-95.54 87.66-95.54 91.86-95.54 Ericson, NE 132 118-124 107.50-115 109 107-111.50 105-110 November 9 650 130-141 121-135 109.25-118 100-110.85 100-102.75 800+ lb. 84.51-85.04 82.94-88.19 84.51 Imperial, NE 117.50-132 114-124.75 104.50-115 98-107.75 91.25-92.50 Heifers: November 7 2,800 141.50 117-125.50 112.50-119 105-117.75 102.50-112.75 105.35-114 300-500 lb. 92.91-96.06 91.34-96.06 83.46-83.99 Kearney, NE 110-114.25 104-109 100-108.75 100.25-110 95-105.50 500-700 lb. 84.51-90.29 84.51-88.71 79.79-82.94 November 9 2,150 139.50 127-134.50 116-125 110-118.50 112-117 700-800+ lb. 80.31-82.41 79.26-81.89 72.44-73.49 Lexington, NE 122.75 110-117.50 107.50-113.50 100-108.25 111 94 No report available Canadian Live Animal Imports Ogallala, NE Feeder Slaughter November 8 4,112 140-147 120-139.25 108.75-127 104.25-115 100.25-106.75 104.75 Dickinson, ND 122-135 107-118 99.75-110 96-103.25 97.50-98 Cattle Total 15,171 19,746 November 9 3,292 136-139.50 129-139.50 115-124.25 110-115.25 109-112 100-103.75 Canadian Federally Inspected Slaughter Herreid, SD 121.50-123 115.50-120 103-117.75 101.75-108.50 103 Current Week Ago Year Ago November 8 N/A 37-44 Huron, SD 50-58 Nov.3, 2007 Oct.27, 2007 Nov. 4, 2006 November 9 3,237 137-145 120.50-135 110.75-125.75 107.50-111.50 105.75-110.25 Cattle 62,198 61,867 65,414 St. Onge, SD 110-124.25 100.25-111 98.50-104 103.50 November 6 2,817 134-155 117.50-141 108.50-122.75 100-110.50 105.50-110 107.25 Fed Cattle Trade Riverton, WY 121 125-138 107.50-126 94-106.50 96-104 101 November 7 2,800 168 145-157 125-149.50 113.50-125 108-118 101.50-107.50 95.50-108.50 Head Count Avg. Weight Avg. Price Torrington, WY 124-142 108-120 104-108.50 101.75-104 102-103.50 92.50-103 November 12-14, 2007 Live FOB Steer ...... 326 ...... 1,389 ...... 91.01 SOUTH CENTRAL Live FOB Heifer ...... N/A ...... N/A ...... N/A November 9 16,250 133-146 117-135 106-123.75 100-113 100.50-113.75 94.50-106 Dressed Steer ...... 350 ...... 900 ...... 145.00 Colorado 110.50-126 103-116.50 100.50-113.50 98-108 95.25-101.50 97.50-101.75 Dressed Heifer ...... 78 ...... 800 ...... 145.00 November 7 3,909 120-135 106.50-118 102-110.50 100.50-103.50 98-103.75 43-46.50 Week ending November 8, 2007 La Junta, CO 112.50-117 106-110 101-107.50 101.25-102.75 103 52.50-55 Live FOB Steer ...... 28,491 ...... 1,353 ...... 92.00 November 14 5,197 140-145.50 122-138 111-126.50 103-111.50 97-112.10 101-113.85 Live FOB Heifer ...... 27,650 ...... 1,238 ...... 92.02 Dodge City, KS 121-122 110-115 104.75-110 99.50-103.50 92-104.75 90.50-102.25 Dressed Steer ...... 31,040 ...... 882 ...... 143.31 November 8 1,806 125-129 117-118 105-110 107-112.75 91-114 Dressed Heifer ...... 20,299 ...... 793 ...... 144.17 Pratt, KS 114.50 102-106.50 108-111 102-106 101.75-105.10 92-104.85 Week ending November 3, 2006 November 8 2,646 116-121 105-116.50 104.75-112 102.50-108 Live FOB Steer ...... 36,614 ...... 1,332 ...... 85.62 Salina, KS 113 111-114 103-109.50 96.85-108.10 95-104.75 97-104.75 Live FOB Heifer ...... 31,809 ...... 1,191 ...... 85.70 November 7 3,371 110-119 102-110 100.50-110.50 95-100 92-100 86.25-94.25 41-47 700-705 Dressed Steer ...... 29,780 ...... 873 ...... 134.37 Roswell, NM 116-126 104-110 95.50-108 96-96.50 90.25-92 80-92 85 63.25 520-770 Dressed Heifer ...... 17,122 ...... 782 ...... 134.47 November 9, 10 3,292 120-129 109-119.50 103.50-108.75 100-106.25 48-50 910-1,265 Apache, OK 112.50-116 104-108.75 96-101 95-99.25 95.25-95.75 48-53 600-920 November 14 4,868 137-156 123-141 113.50-127 105-119.50 101-111.50 102.50-108.85 46.50-47 Imports El Reno, OK 118 114-120 108-114 102.50-108.50 95-106.50 98-102 99-102 57-59.50 840-960 November 6 2,400 135-149 118-134 106-118.50 100-113.50 103.25-104 47-50 USDA Mexico to U.S. McAlester, OK 121-129 111-118 103-110 94-109.50 91-100 90-98 58-61 November 5 8,652 145 130-147 117.50-130 107.50-124.35 103-112 101.75-112.50 100-109.85 49-51.50 800-1,030 Weekly Livestock Imports Oklahoma City, OK 105-114 104.25-114 98.50-109 94-107 96-107 61-64.50 950-960 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. November 9 2,020 110-137 80-110 82-100 81-104 80-93 42-45 Species Current Previous Current Previous Cuero, TX 88-104 85-103 87-134 70-100 76-86 54-57.50 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date November 8 2,126 138-142 116-122 105.50-118.50 98-105 96-106 97.50 42.75-46.50 11/10/07 11/03/07 Dalhart, TX 114-120 110.50-114 95-104 92-101.50 92-93.75 55.50-62 1,060-1,575 Feeders 42,617 28,604 863,329 1,015,700 November 8 1,500 112 104-108 91350-97.50 89.50 San Angelo, TX 103-119 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 November 12 2,290 116-130 108-118 101.50-111 93.25-109.50 102.50-109.50 104.50 34-42 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle Tulia, TX 112-116 103-109.50 94.25-105.50 91-99 94 51-56.50 Mexico to TX & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary (November EAST 9).Week ago Actual: 28,604 Year ago Actual: 26,610. Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 4.00 lower, with greatest November 10 16,500 126-139 119-131 104-120 98-105 Alabama 107-120 100-114 92-106 82-94 declines on calves weighing under 400 lbs. Trade slow to moderate, November 13 983 110-130 107-122 96-112 98-105 95-102.50 850-1,025 demand light to moderate. Bulk of supply consisted of previously con- Conway, AR 100-114 87-102 87-96 87-93 60-72 tracted steers weighing 300-700 lbs. Feeder steers: Medium and large 9 Markets 12,143 115-190 105-139 93-120 90-108 85-97 80-88 50-57 600-925 1&2, 300-400 lbs., 117.00-128.00; 400-500 lbs., 105.00-120.00; 500- Florida 103-155 96-115 85-110 80-103 79-100 77-90 52-65 46-84 600 lbs., 95.00-110.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs., 107.00- November 12 2,221 125-133 112-131 101-115 96-112 90-104.75 95.50 92-93 49-52.50 118.00; 400-500 lbs., 95.00-110.00; 500-600lbs., 85.00-100.00. Lexington, KY 104-125 90-109 87-109 87-99 88-96.25 88-92 56.50-60 (All sales fob port of entry.) November 12 6,000 127-133 113-128 107-114 102-110.25 96.50-109 102 Joplin, MO 108 107-109 101-108 96-105 90-98 95.50-100 89-92.50 17 Markets 14,471 90-157.50 108-137.50 96-126 90-114 85-107 80-102.50 46.50-53.50 Tennessee 90-122.50 90-114 82-114 79-105 76-93.50 73-90 76-90 59-64.50 MARKET SITUATION REPORT 7 Markets 4,031 95-128 84-122 86.50-117.25 85-101.75 80-102.75 83-103 WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ stories Virginia 85-105.50 94-100.25 69-95.25 76-92.25 75-93 63-87.25 and statistics from independent marketing organizations. The page one market story utilizes information from the above CANADA sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with analysts November 14 2,688 111-122 98-117.50 93-101.50 90-96.50 87-93.50 84-90 throughout the country. Lethbridge, Alberta 92-106.50 84-93.50 78-86.50 77-83.50 76-83.50 30-35 750-950 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 17 Record hay prices unlikely to ease next year Competition for cost-effec- even tighter, with only 15 equipment. Those farmers more hay as well. It was a were all down and in some because it’s always in short tive livestock feed is forecast- million tons available at the are tearing their marginal kind of domino effect.” cases, we were seeing a drop supply. Dairies and feed ed to stay strong, keeping beginning of the 2007-2008 hay stands out.” Clark continued by saying of 1 ton per acre,” said Clark. yards can usually find a way prices high through at least hay crop year, the smallest in LMIC’s report indicates that while some farmers are “It happened all over the Mid- to adjust rations to lower the next marketing year. relevant history (since 1960). that preliminary forecasts holding out for even higher west and the West. After last cost. It’s the low-end, grind- Feeding corn or soybean Competition for acreage are suggesting an increase in prices, he doesn’t see any rea- year’s haying season, there ing hay which will probably meal comes with a high price has seen hay acres on the hay acres harvested in 2008, son not to market hay soon. was certainly no hay left in react more vigorously to mar- tag these days, and hay has decline, as many farmers but that hay prices, like oth- “When you get up to $130 any hay producing western ket assumptions,” says been no different. who grow summer row crops er feedstuffs, will remain per ton or so, that’s pretty state, and there probably Clark. “Ranchers never buy The Livestock Marketing like corn and soybeans have very high through the 2008- good money for hay. There’s won’t be much left this year.” hay until they absolutely Information Center (LMIC) rotated out of alfalfa. Vaughn 2009 crop year, possibly av- a lot of folks hanging on to Overall, Clark said ranch- have to, and then when they recently released data show- Clark of Peaks to Plains Hay eraging over $100 per ton for hay trying to get even more ers will likely be the hardest get to calling around and see- ing that buyers have paid an Company says that prices the third consecutive year. out of it, but I think they hit consumers of hay because ing that there isn’t any hay average price of $130 for all are good enough now for Clark explained that what should be selling. People hear of their individual needs and to be had, that’s when people hay nationwide during the many farmers to keep their transpired two years ago is talk of even higher prices, buying practices. pay more money for some of current hay crop marketing fields in alfalfa. what has elevated hay prices but pricing and expectations “For really good dairy hay, the low quality cow hay.” — year (2007-2008), with the “[Hay] prices are high to their current level. don’t always meet up with re- [prices] won’t change much Tait Berlier, WLJ Editor average price for all alfalfa enough now that people with “The drought that Texas ality,” explains Clark. “What hay forecasted at $135. a lot of hay equipment aren’t and Oklahoma experienced somebody wants out of their LMIC reports indicate hay really interested in planting for two years indirectly hay and what price it moves production has steadily de- to corn, as they’d have to pay caused the prices we’re see- at are two different things.” clined over recent years, with somebody to come in with ing almost everywhere in cat- Farmers in many regions U.S. hay production in 2006 corn planting and harvesting tle country now,” says Clark. were hit this spring with a being at the lowest level since equipment,” explains Clark. “Those states used up every late freeze which, in some 1988. Hay production in- “The farmers who are inter- scrap of old hay left sitting areas, severely impacted the creased slightly in 2007, but ested in switching to corn are around, then sucked the hay production of the first cut- at 140 million tons, was still the guys who also have corn out of all the surrounding ting, further adding to the the second smallest since already and won’t need to states. Those states then supply dilemma. 1993. Ending hay stocks are make an extra investment in needed to go out and find “First cutting tonnages Feeder cattle prices remain healthy Subscribe online Markets bers of cull cows being due to drought. To the north, (from page 1) processed by packers and the where there were some late www.wlj.net number of heifers being harvests, buyers are going to “One thing that we are prob- placed on feed are a good in- town and keeping demand ably going to see is a pretty dicator that herd growth this and prices better there, with Corrugated Roofing & Siding Available at sharp increase in lightweight year will likely be minimal. In the emphasis on quality.” farm stores, ranch suppliers, placements due to less cattle fact, a number of analysts At the Oklahoma National co-ops, feed stores going on wheat pasture this have started predicting flat Stockyards in Oklahoma City, & lumber yards year.” numbers will be reported in OK, last week, there were He said the contract trade the Jan. 1, 2008, U.S. cattle 10,884 head sold and com- 1 1 1 1 30 ga., 1 /4”&2 /2”, Lite Duty, 1 /4”&2 /2”, played right into the pre-re- inventory report, paving the pared to the previous sale, port expectations, while sup- way for another good year steers were steady to $1 high- Corrugated G-60, 26” Wide Corrugated G-60, 26” Wide porting the case for higher ahead for cow/calf producers. er, with heifers mostly steady. Weight per Square: 51 lbs. Weight per Square: 41 lbs. cash cattle trade last week. Feeder cattle Steer and heifer calves of less- www.hutchison-inc.com “Packer interest should er quality were steady to $2 Corrugated Roofing & Siding is available in 1-800-525-0121 start to pick up today (Nov. Prices paid last week for lower except for steers under lengths up to 30 feet in 1 foot increments. 15) as many of them are get- feeder steers and heifers con- 500 lbs. which were $2-4 high- ting short bought, especially on tinue to show strength in er. Demand was good for true the southern Plains, and I more northerly auction mar- yearling cattle and light think they could be getting a kets, as uneven corn mar- weight steer calves, and mod- little short on contract cattle,” kets have some farmers de- erate for other classes of feed- Vetterkind said. “They do have ciding to take advantage of er cattle. Buyers were noted as Turlock Livestock Auction Yard strong cattle prices and mar- Turlock Livestock Auction Yard this week’s kill back, howev- being very selective, with TT The Central California Livestock Marketing Center er, I also think they are also ket a portion of their harvest heavy discounts noted on No. LL getting pretty good inquiry for through feeder cattle. Har- 2, fleshy, full and plainer cat- beef this week for both spot vest has been delayed in tle. Feeder steers at 580 lbs. and forward contract.” some areas due to moisture brought an average of $112.80 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at That was especially evi- and as farmers finish up corn at this sale, with 578 lb. heifers dent in the boxed beef mar- and bean harvests, they are following behind at $102.26. kets last week. The Choice starting to show up in the In Joplin, MO, last week Turlock Livestock Auction Yard cutout jumped early in the auction barns. at the Joplin Regional Stock- week, adding $4.28 in the USDA Market Reporter yards, there were 6,000 head first three days of last week Greg Harrison explains sold with steers and heifers Upcoming Fall Marketing Events before softening Thursday. that the market remained under 600 lbs. steady to $2 Tuesday, December 11th Date Change! TLAY 1st Anniversary At the close of business last solid for feeder cattle which lower, with feeders over 600 Special Feeder & Pairs & Bred Cows Sale Thursday, Choice boxed beef were healthy and ready to lbs. $1-3 lower compared to be put on feed. Including 2 loads of yearlings from one ranch, 2 loads was trading at $144.18, while the previous sale. of light calves from one ranch, 80 one-iron bred cows Select was steady at $133.13. “The markets here in The Winter Livestock feed- northern Missouri showed from Robert Houret, 30 Angus bred cows from Harvest levels fell back as a er cattle auction in Dodge Ginochio/Dal Porto, plus many more. result of a reduced schedule that people were really look- City, KS, saw 5,197 head sell Customer Appreciation Day on Veteran’s Day last Mon- ing for quality yearling-type with steers weighing 350-700 day. For the week through feeders and younger calves lbs. steady to $4 lower, ex- Thursday, harvest was esti- which have been weaned and cept steers weighing 500-550 have had their shots,” said Weekly Sale Schedule mated at 489,000 head, well lbs. which were steady to $5 TUESDAY 9 am Feeder Cattle below week and year earlier Harrison. “We are starting higher. Steers weighing 700- Followed by Pairs & Bred Females numbers of 511,000 head. to see more yearlings and 750 lbs. were not well tested, 3 pm Slaughter Cows & Bulls In the cow beef markets calves weighing in the 600- but those weighing 750-795 last week, the fall run of culls 700 lb. range, and there is a lbs. were steady to $3 lower. FRIDAY 1 pm Slaughter Cows & Bulls had increased and pressure lot more farmer-feeder activ- Heifers weighing 350-600 lbs. was evident in carcass and ity with the harvest season were also steady to $4 lower, Open MondayStock -Yard Friday, Cafe 6am-2pm cutout values as a result of the winding down.” with the same exception com- Thursday Evenings, 5pm-8pm increased volume. Cash Harrison said that as long ing at weights of 500-550 lbs., Featuring Steak Dinner prices paid for culls at auction as fed prices continue to en- where they were steady to $1 markets in most areas was courage strong demand from higher. Examples include Western Video Market Sale $2-3 below the previous week feed yards, it’s likely the re- fleshy steers weighing 597 December 4th across the board, with prices cent cash trends for feeder lbs. which brought $111, and Call today to consign your cattle. in areas still affected by cattle will stay healthy. fleshy heifers weighing 571 drought even lower. The cow “There’s some oomph in lbs. worth $101.74. beef cutout value was at the fat cattle [market] right The Wednesday sale in Tor- Stock Yards • 209-634-4326 or 209-667-0811 • Market Report: 209-632-0765 $103.03 last Thursday, with now and it’s keeping things rington, WY, last week saw Max Olvera: Cell 209-277-2063, Home 209-632-2544 90 percent lean selling at going on the feeder side,” said 5,700 cattle sell, with steer Steve Faria: Cell 209-988-7180, Home 209-723-9269 Harrison. “There’s quite a $123.16 and the 50 percent and heifer calves selling $2- Eddie Nunes: Cell 209-604-6848 • Bud Cozzi: Cell 209-652-4480 trim moving at an average few people right now who feel 4 higher compared to the pre- price of $64.73. Despite the like we may see prices for vious sale, though there were Chuck Cozzi: 209-652-4479 • John Luiz: 209-480-5101 slight dip from week earlier feeders on the rise until at not enough comparable sales Brandon Babba: 209-480-1267• Reed Welch: 209-605-6136 levels in all three products, least the end of the year, es- on yearling steers and heifers the prices remain near year pecially as the marketings for a good price comparison. WWW.TURLOCKLIVESTOCK.COM earlier levels, largely as a re- on the quality cattle become Demand was moderate to sult of consumer demand for fewer and fewer.” good with several long strings cow beef products. For the “Overall, things seemed of preconditioned and weaned same date in 2006, cow cutout pretty unsteady with more calves, while overall quality WORKING HARD FOR THE CALIFORNIA CATTLE PRODUCER values stood at $100.92, while strength in the northern mar- was good to fancy. Value- the 90 percent lean was sell- kets,” added Harrison. “I added steer calves weighing ing at $124.23. The year-ear- think some of the southern 565 lbs. brought $126.25, with lier prices for 50 percent trim markets have quality issues heifers of regular quality were sharply lower at $35.19. with leftovers from calves weighing 577 lbs. bringing The continued heavy num- shipped out of the southeast $108.25. — WLJ 18 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL 2007 • 25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY A low-cost, low-tech way to manage manure A 1,000-pound cow can The Clay Center VTAs are runoff-control systems. They produce as much as 80 about twice as large as the have been using electrical UTAH CATTLEMEN’S CLASSIC pounds of manure in one day. surface area of the feedlot conductivity maps and soil At that rate, a typical 1,000- pens, a size that efficiently samples to estimate the lev- animal beef feedlot will pro- uses runoff water and ma- els of nutrients and salts in duce up to 280 tons of ma- nure nutrients. The technol- the field. To improve this CONSIGNORS CONSIGNORS nure in just one week. ogy could also be applied to analysis, they are incorpo- That’s a lot of manure— other livestock—in fact, the rating a salinity-assessment ANGUS LIMOUSIN and for the roughly 1,800 team will soon begin collect- package called “ESAP” into Robert & Judy McCalmant, Layton Beckman Limousins, Roberts, ID U.S. feedlots that have 1,000 ing data from a sheep feed- their mapping program. animals or more, it’s an im- lot VTA—but managers Short for “Electrical conduc- Mark & Becky Ipsen, Montpelier, ID ALL BREED portant management issue. would have to adjust basin tivity or salinity, Sampling, Shandar Angus, Payson Most of the manure is col- and field sizes accordingly. Assessment, and Prediction,” McPherson Farms, Nephi POLLED HEREFORD lected and used as an organ- The VTA system, which ESAP was developed by ARS BULL SALE Cache Cattle Co., Logan Duncans Angus, Aberdeen, ID ic fertilizer, but some is lost has been conditionally ap- scientists at Riverside, CA. Zabel Herefords, Kuna, ID due to runoff. proved by EPA, has many The program helps deter- Diamond D Ranch, Morgan DTK Land & Cattle, Malad, ID In the U.S., the main benefits. It requires minimal mine the best places to take Don Melling, Burley, ID DEC. 5, 2007 Logan Ipsen, Montpelier, ID method for controlling management, significantly soil samples and it estimates Chi-West Cattle Co., Castle Dale runoff involves storing it in reduces waste storage time, the amount of nutrients, Utah State Mark & Becky Ipsen, Montpelier, ID DBC Angus, Morgan a large temporary pond or and eliminates the need for such as nitrogen and phos- Fairgrounds Rex Daniels & Sons, Malad, ID Shawn Summers, Paradise basin. Later, it is either dis- costly pumping of runoff phorus, in the soil. Salt Lake City, Utah tributed as nutrient-rich ir- through distribution equip- Eigenberg and Woodbury Lazy A Angus, Cedar City rigation water or processed ment. In addition, it removes collect GPS coordinates and Lake Effect Livestock, Grantsville CHIA1NGUS for safe disposal. standing water, which can soil electrical conductivity Barker Cattle Co., Provo, UT & Elba, ID 65 TOP BULLS Chi-West Cattle Co., Castle Dale Though approved by the promote the growth of bad- measurements and use that Zabels Cattle Co., Kuna, ID THE TOP BREEDS’ U.S. Environmental Protec- smelling compounds. information to develop two- tion Agency (EPA), this This system should be dimensional maps. Lady J Land & Livestock, Price BULLS SIFTED & SIMMENTAL method is far from perfect. less expensive to construct “When comparing the JUDGED Over time, the nutrients in and maintain than the tra- maps over time, we can ob- All Bulls will be Ruel Barker, Provo HEREFORD the stored water can perco- ditional system, the scien- serve changes in soil salt con- Semen & Trich Tested Double JR Simmentals, Paradise late through the soil, becom- Cache Cattle Co., Logan tists say, though the cost centrations by measuring the Hogs Heaven Cattle Co., Cedar City ing a potential groundwater and suitability would vary changes in soil electrical con- Mark & Becky Ipsen, Montpelier, ID Lynn Banks, Spanish Fork, UT contaminant. Maintenance with geography, climate, ductivity. Increases in salt Hawely Harrison & Sons, Heyburn, ID is expensive and difficult. The and animal type. SHOW - 2:00 P.M. concentrations tell us where smell leaves much to be de- “Our objective was to de- the runoff is going,” Eigen- SOCIAL - 6:00 P.M. sired. And of course, as Agri- sign runoff control systems GELBVIEH MAINE ANJOU berg says. “All this informa- SALE - 7:00 P.M. Ruel Barker, Provo & Elba, ID cultural Research Service that require minimal oper- tion provides us with a tool Dan Taylor, Genola (ARS) research leader John ator input and use stan- Auctioneer: to better manage the runoff- Nienaber points out, “nobody dard equipment to man- control system.” C.D. “Butch” Booker, Colfax, WA really wants to look at a ma- age,” Woodbury says. RED ANGUS CHAROLAIS For example, with their Judge: nure storage pond.” “These systems can incor- maps, the scientists have Hot Shoe Red Angus, Sterling Taylor Charolais, Lehi In the Environmental porate more sophistication, Dick Hubman, Medford, OR found areas in the VTA that Management Research Unit but each level adds costs were receiving too much at the U.S. Meat Animal Re- and management time to runoff and have been able to search Center (USMARC) at Utah Cattlemen’s Association ensure proper operation.” direct the runoff to areas that For catalogs or information: Clay Center, NE, agricultur- For the VTA system to 89th Annual Convention were not receiving enough. al engineers Roger Eigen- catch on, the scientists need Judy McCalmant, Sale Manager Dec. 5-6-7, 2007 • Salt Lake City, UT In January 2006, US- berg and Bryan Woodbury to prove that their method is MARC became the first site 598 Eastside Dr., Layton, UT 84040 have joined Nienaber in de- better than traditional con- in Nebraska to receive EPA veloping and testing an alter- 801-544-1902 tainment. After eight years of approval to construct a full- native method of runoff con- operating tests, they are con- Cellular: 801-540-6818 Utah Cattlemen’s Association scale system using the new 150 South 600 East, Suite 10B trol that avoids many of the fident that the technology is disadvantages of tradition- technology. The scientists Fax: 801-593-9203 environmentally sustainable. have since built three new Salt Lake City, UT 84102 al runoff control systems. The scientists use the liq- E-mail: [email protected] 801-355-5748 systems and redesigned the Waste not. . . uid discharge—which con- original test model. tains nitrogen—to grow hay All four systems are simi- Under the alternative sys- in the VTA. They found that tem, runoff containing ma- larly constructed, though two after harvest, the amount of have larger solids-separation nure solids enters a small nitrogen contained in the temporary storage basin at basins—designed to hold DEGRANDDEGRAND ANGUSANGUS hay equaled or exceeded the more runoff—and a different the base of the feedlot. The amount they estimated basin is large enough to hold pipe arrangement for liquid would have entered the area distribution. In future stud- runoff for several minutes to through liquid runoff. Over RANRANCHCH allow the solid waste to col- ies, the researchers will com- DEGRAND ANGUS RANCH a four-year period, the sci- pare the influence of basin lect on the bottom. The re- entists found no evidence maining liquid is then size on a system’s ability to of water leaching from the separate solids when runoff drained through distribution VTA, suggesting that the NEW SALE DATE tubes, providing even disper- pressure is higher, for exam- alternative system’s poten- ple, during a heavy storm. sal over a vegetative treat- tial for contamination is Saturday, December 8, 2007 ment area, or VTA, which is, “Everyone stands to ben- lower than that of tradition- efit from this VTA technolo- essentially, a grassy field. al management. 1:00 P.M. NO CREEP Distribution of the liquid is gy,” Nienaber says. “There Baker Livestock Auction controlled so that a full basin Salinity tool are lower maintenance costs Baker, MT would empty in six to eight adapted to show for the producer and im- hours, though the process nutrients proved environmental pro- begins as soon as the liquid tection for consumers and lo- SELLING separates from the solids in Eigenberg and Woodbury cal residents. Plus, nobody CattleCattle100 Registered Black Angus Bulls the basin. 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MATURE, EXPERIENCED ranch WANTED: ALL AROUND CATTLE RANCHER AND family with FOR FALL DELIVERY GBJ ANGUS BULLS manager seeks long-term manage- COWBOY NATURAL 150 cows wanting to relocate/expand 420 coming 3-year-old black and black Sired by VAR Retail Product 1440 ment position with ranch/hunting/ Quiet with horses and cattle. Heifer to Montana. Prefer to lease/option to baldy cows, all bred to black Angus 4248, WK Powder River 1932, SAF recreation operation for absentee own- calving experience a must. Ranch pro- RESOURCES buy family ranch from owner retiring bulls, to calve in March and April. 36 Strategy 9015, BVD PI neg, Anaplaz er or corporation. Wife experienced vides housing, utilities, beef, medical MANAGER and wanting to keep his land in agri- coming 3-year-old black and black vac, semen+trich tested, ultrasound- lodge manager. Available immediate- insurance and paid vacation. Send culture. 208-791-4079, leave mes- baldy cows to calve in May. Call Jer- ed, wormed, vaccinated, 530-268- ly. 970-209-7776 resumes and employer references Eureka County, NV sage. ry 307-386-2465. 6768, 916-995-7183, gbjflint@ to: Western Livestock Journal, Box REQUEST FOR netscape.net. 844, 7995 E Prentice Ave. Suite 305, Cattle Exceptional Gelbvieh Help Wanted 2 Greenwood Village, CO 80111. QUALIFICATIONS 10 and Balancer® REGISTERED RED For Sale performance bulls, athletically devel- LIMOUSIN BULL RANCH MANAGER Complete requirements oped long yearlings. 2 years old. $2,500 or best offer. South-central Colorado ranch seeks in- and detailed information Earlydawn dividual or couple with experience in PUREBRED GELBVIEH buckhorn.com, Oakdale, CA 209- Call 707-762-3477 or 707-849- POSITION FOR RANCH COUPLE are available at all aspects of cattle ranching. Salary, bulls, exceptional heifers, excellent 847-8440. 1137. Remote central California ranch needs bonus, insurance, perks. www.co.eureka.nv.us quality, gentle. Trucking, video avail- self-starting, ranch-raised couple for Send re- sume to Western Livestock Journal, Interested individuals able. Markes Family Farms, a 400 cow/calf operation. Job includes Waukomis, OK. 580-554-2307 working cattle horseback, fencing, Box 845: 7995 E. Prentice Ave., please contact: maintaining water systems and ex- Suite 305, Greenwood Village, CO Jackie Berg 80111. YEARLING AND TWO-YEAR-OLD isting improvements. Low stress live- Eureka County Clerk/Treasurer REGISTERED stock cattling a must. House, utilities, REPUTATION MONTANA RANCH P.O. Box 677 black Angus bulls, private treaty sales, insurance. Salary DOE. No schools Seeking an experienced cowboy. Ex- Eureka, Nevada 89316 volume discounts, www.claycreek. nearby. References please. Send re- cellent opportunity for a career-mind- (775) 237-5262 net or 307-762-3541. sumes to: Western Livestock Jour- ed individual in a beautiful, remote [email protected] nal, Box 835: 7995 E. Prentice Ave., and mountainous area. Duties to in- 55 PAIR & 30 CALVY COWS Suite 305, Greenwood Village, CO cluding: feeding, calving and working with winter feed in northern California. 80111. cattle horseback on good horses. No Call 530-824-3205 or 530-200-4901 haying or farming. Excellent wage and (cell). Stayin Home and Lovin It! GET TOP DOLLAR benefit package including house, util- !!! Work from home the way you want. www.hansenagriplacement.com BLACK ANGUS FEMALES ities and health insurance. We are Be proud of who you work with, of Heifers to older cows. All data avail- looking for a cowboy/stockman who Top Farm Asst. (NE)...... $50K helping people and actually enjoy able. Noah's Angus Ranch, 208- takes his profession seriously. Fax Farm Equipment Oprtr (ND) ...$40K what you do. Visit: http://BThere- 257-3727, www.noahsangusranch. work history with work references Mom.stayinhomeandlovinit.com or Farm/Livestock Asst. (NE) ...To $42K com. to 406-265-1425. 888-494-3270. Working Ranch Mgr. (MT)...To $50K Help Wanted - Pen rider with experi- Cattle/Farm Foreman (CO).$35K ence in animal health management at See your ad on Ranch Asst. (MT) ...... $30K cattle feedlot - excellent wage and Ranch Asst. (MT) ..To $26,400K Seedstock Services benefit package. References required. the Internet: Ranch Asst. (ND) ...... $25K Call 402-529-3572. Serving Ag Personnel for 49 Years QUALIFED AND EXPERIENCED www.wlj.net Call Eric 308-382-7351 A Service Guide for the Purebred Breeder COWBOY WANTED Training or educated in Animal Sci- Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT ences. Coastal California, housing 1-800-850-2769 Box 1172, Grand Island, NE 68802 and utilities. Benefits with 401K after trial period. Tidy and tobacco free a Angus Angus Angus must. Send resumes to: Western Livestock Journal, Box 840: 7995 BEEF OPERATIONS MANAGER E. Prentice Ave., Suite 305, Green- Position responsible for management of the cow/calf herd, stocker cattle, wood Village, CO 80111. horses and other livestock in the beef program including but not limited to: breeding/A.I., calving, vaccination, feeding and care of livestock, Winter, CA • 530-681-8602 Tony Martin RANCH COUPLE NEEDED to fill 530-304-2811 Bill Traylor Herdsman position on Nebraska inventory of feed supplies and manage feed program, detailed production Classified Sandhills ranch. Salary, insurance, and fiscal record keeping, registry records, animal inventory, assists in • Bulls and Females for Sale at the Ranch retirement plan, 401K and more. Must preparation of budgets and development of grant proposals, and ensure • Calving Ease, Carcass and Growth Ads be a self-starter and willing to learn ho- that all research protocols are properly adhered to throughout studies. Junior Herd Sire Bear Work! listic principles and low-stress animal Other duties include fence building and facility maintenance, water system Mtn. Owyhee 5012 / angus handling. Must be able to handle re- development and maintenance, road maintenance, livestock transport, JJ VV angus sponsibility. Call 308-577-6701. marketing and facilitation of alternative grazing management programs. RANCH HAND for Western Montana Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. cattle ranch. Duties include: calving, haying, general farming and irriga- For additional information and to submit your application, please Brahman Brangus South Devon tion. The ability to work well with oth- visit http://www.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online ers is a must. Wages DOE, good application, attach a letter of interest, resume, and (submit three health benefits. Housing included. letters of reference via mail to address below), and apply to Please call 406-570-9115. Requisition 101489. Those who have difficulty applying via the Internet Bulls for Private Treaty BEEF RANCH MANAGER should call (805) 756-1241 for technical assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, PST. Contact Rebecca Holleran at [email protected]. Cal & Semen Available Department of Animal Sciences, Ore- P gon State University. Required qual- Poly State University, Animal Science Department, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis 2006 NWSS South Devon ifications include a B.S. degree in An- Obispo, California 93407. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excel- GENTLE AMERICAN PARKER imal Sciences or closely related field; lence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applica- BEEF TYPE GREY BRANGUS Grand Champion Bull written and verbal communication tions and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO. BRAHMANS Burgess Ranches 970-835-3347 skills; budgeting experience; comput- Registered Cattle er skills; knowledge and experience Loren Pratt 2 Year Olds & in all aspects of beef cattle production Yearlings Available. and management, including artificial Custom 4 Custom 4 520/568-2811 insemination and estrus synchroniza- Services Services 44996 W. Papago Rd. Larry & Elaine Parker CLASSIFIED tion. Must have a minimum of 2 years 520-845-2411 (days) experience managing a beef cattle Maricopa, AZ 85239 ADS WORK! 520-845-2315 (evenings) operation; experience or the potential V5 LIVESTOCK SERVICES, LLC to: supervise personnel, collaborate CUP-certified carcass ultrasound Ask about low-cost with faculty and industry members, & AI services, including Genex teach undergraduate students in a Corp. semen sales. Resonably Internet links hands-on learning context; and have priced. Prompt service. Will travel. from our Web site to yours! Herefords Herefords Herefords an understanding of and skill in appli- Don Vick Sr., Coyle, Oklahoma, cation of principles of animal welfare. 405-880-4205. 1-800-850-2769 To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Clos- We are a full-service 21st century feedlot, "Providing the West with Ron & Cathy Tobin ing Date: 11/30/07. OSU is an rugged range bulls since 1918" AA/EOE. specializing in light calves starting and growing. 530-833-9961 HORNED Tracy Bjornestad Professional veterinarian and nutritionist on staff. HEREFORDS 530-833-0332 Feed and cattle financing available. FARMINGTON, CA 95230 14400 Weston Road SUBSCRIBE Email: [email protected] 11 miles East of Farmington on Hwy. 4 TODAY! OUTBACK FEEDERS, LLC 2541 Granite Rd., Munden, KS 66959 Bruce Orvis • 209-899-2460 Mailing address: Joe W. Strnad 785-527-0164 • No group too small or too big! Tim Baker • 209-324-1658 P. O. Box 2336, Flournoy, CA 96029 20 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL

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Extremely private. est land, nice views of Trophy deer, antelope and game birds. $2,100,000 Dogs grazing allotments in the area for the balance of the summer, which is Oakley Valley. 15 included for full price. $1,350,000. Pompey’s Pillar: 95± acres on the Yellowstone River 25 miles east For Sale Investors, take a look at this. $1,250,000 without of Billings. 35.5 acres irrigated. Home and outbuildings. A sports- the allotment -- just $688 per acre. Feedlot Approximately 14,000 head man’s dream. $775,000 capacity. Excellent improve- AKC REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN Burt Swingle, Principal Broker Musselshell River Ranch: 9,132 acres with over a mile of SHEPHERDS Direct: 541-947-4151 • Cell: 541-219-0764 ments, feed mill. On 265 Musselshell River, irrigated meadows, timber and productive 4 boys, 4 girls, gorgeous pups. Ready Office: 541-947-4151 acres, southern Idaho. range. Reputation big game area. $5,900,000 November 9th. 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PO Box 489 • Chiloquin, OR 97624 208-733-0404 goes on our Web site Broke. Pasture bred. $20,000 OBO. or 1-888-558-0870 Will trade for cattle. Consider lease. POE VALLEY TOP PRODUCER Hard to find, near 123 acres [email protected] 209-820- Talk to Bob or Mark Jones 2839 prime farm ground, produces average 5.5 to 6 ton alfalfa- orchard grass mix. 1 hay barn, livestock barn, equipment shed- FREE shop, garage, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with new siding, roof, when your ad runs Livestock 19 windows, heating & refinished hardwood floors, all with Supplies mature landscaping. State-of-the-art irrigation KID, plus irriga- in the paper. tion well. Power saving variable speed panel, 7 wheel lines for QUALITY LIVESTOCK EQUIP- easy management. One-of-a-Kind. $720,000. MLS#67540 MENT “PORTABLE UNITS” Additional property available. 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Low input ranch feeding only 1 ton/cow ® 4,346 ACRES of BLUE MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS adjacent to when run year-round. Timber setting. Coos Bay, OR. Moly Manufacturing, Inc. the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Excellent Big Game popu- $3,800,000 PRICE REDUCED to $3,300,000 lations, 2 year-round streams with spring fed ponds, perimeter WEISER RIVER: 1,320± ac. Big game. Home+. $3,500,000 785-472-3388 fenced and cross-fenced. Timbered valleys and grassy benches. www.molymfg.com $2,625,000 REYNOLDS CREEK TIMBERED RANCH: 765± acres. Excellent elk, deer, game, fishing stream. $2,600,000 ET G Serving All Eastern Oregon Counties RR ATE TU Patent Pending TM 541-548-9600 AGENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE Call for free catalog! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE P.O. 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WYOMING OUTFITTER NEW HOLLAND BALEWAGONS: BUSINESS FOR SALE 1089, 1069, 1037, self-propelled and Fall hunting and summer pack trips. pull-type models. Finance, trade, deliv- Close to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In- er, www.balewagon.com, 208-880-2889. cludes all equipment, horses and per- mits. Rocky Mountain Ranch Com- WINDBREAK-SHADE pany, Jackson Hole, WY, http:// SCREEN-VISUAL BARRIER www.rockymountainranch Save feed $$$. Less work, less stress. company.com, 866-286-2734. f Use on panels in fields, working facil- ities, round pens, hay barns, kennels, Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Pasture patio or garden. Call Sutherland Indus- Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Southwest 20D 26 tries, 800-753-8277 or visit www. Wanted sutherlandindustries.com.

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Bull Guide is not just another bull book, it’s devoted to helping you make better recognize the Christens young age to sharing their genetic selections. Bull Guide is full of stories that will help you breed high-value cattle. Nov. 29 during its conven- ideas and successes with oth- tion and trade show in ers—from fellow producers Kearney, NE. to school children.” Rod and Amy, together Nominations were evalu- The AVERAGE WLJ Bull Buyer: with Rod’s father, Richard, ated and finalists selected by and sister, Kay, run a 275- a panel of judges consisting head cow/calf operation. of: Bobbie Kriz-Wickam— • Breeds over 360 cows and heifers each year. • Supports a bull battery of 17.5 bulls and replaces 4.2 bulls each year. Their operation has grown Nebraska Department of and evolved over the years, Agriculture; David Sands— • One third use artifical insemination to breed • The WLJ bull buyer is so particular about but the idea of being good to Nebraska Land Trust; Jim their females and will breed an average of the bulls he buys that he will travel more the land so that it will be good Van Winkle—Sand Hills 129 head AI. that 350 miles to buy them. to you and future generations Task Force; and Mark will not change. Changing Brohman—Nebraska Envi- their grazing management, ronmental Trust. Sand moving the calving date lat- County Foundation chose er, adding stockpiled grass the final winner. and cross fencing, and devel- Given in honor of Aldo oping multiple water sources Leopold, the Leopold Con- You want the AVERAGE WLJ bull buyer at your next have increased the productiv- servation Award, consisting production sale, or sorting through your private treaty bull ity of their land and con- of $10,000 and a Leopold pen because he is the guy that will add value to your outfit, tributed to increased revenue. crystal, recognizes extraordi- and you can let him know about your genetics in the “We used to ask ourselves, nary achievement in volun- pages of WLJ’s North American Bull Guide. ‘Can we afford to do this?’” tary conservation. In his Rod Christen said. “Now we book, A Sand County Al- ask the question, ‘Can we af- manac (1949), Aldo Leopold ford not to?’” called for an ethical relation- “I know all of the nominat- ship between people and the Jim Gies Jerry York ed ranches and each is cer- land they own and manage— (970) (208) tainly deserving of the recog- which he called “an evolu- 454-3836 863-1172 nition of effort this award tionary possibility and an provides,” NC President Jay ecological necessity.” Wolf said. “We are proud, Sand County Foundation Pete Crow and everyone in Nebraska (www.sandcounty.net) is a WLJ’s North American Jerry Gliko at the office can be, to have the Christens private, non-profit conserva- Bull Guide is a small represent the commitment tion group dedicated to work- investment that will put (406) (800) to conservation cattle pro- ing with private landowners your program in front 656-2515 850-2769 ducers across this state to improve habitat on their of a big market. have.” land. 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Make check or money order payable to: Western Livestock Journal Circulation Dept., P.O. Box 370930, Denver, CO 80237-0930 MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM TO: WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL • CLASSIFIED CORRAL 7995 E. PRENTICE AVE. SUITE 305, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 • FAX TO: 303-722-0155 FOR EXPRESS SUBSCRIPTION CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-850-2769 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL NOVEMBER 19, 2007 23 SALEcalendar Sale Calendar is a service to our ad- male Sale, Hobson, MT Valentine,NE Dec. 1 – Western National Nugget, Dec. 10 –Skinner Ranches, Bull Sale, SIMMENTAL vertisers. There is a minimum adver- Nov. 26-27 – Stevenson/Basin An- Feb. 6, 2008 –Shaw Herefords & An- Bull Sale, Reno, NV Hall, MT Feb. 4, 2008 – Gateway Simmental tising requirement to be eligible to be gus, Bull Sale, Hobson, MT gus, Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID Dec. 10 – Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Dec. 18 –Figure 4 Cattle Co., Produc- & Lucky Cross, Bull Sale, Lewiston, listed in the sale calendar. Contact Nov. 28 – Big Country Breeders, Pro- Mar. 15, – JR Ranch, Production Sale, Bull & Female Sale, Bertrand, NE tion Sale, Eckert, CO MT your fieldman for more information, or duction Sale, Columbus, MT Othello, WA Feb. 6, 2008 –Shaw Herefords & An- SHORTHORN to have your date added to the Sale Nov. 30 – Herdbuilder Genetic Con- Mar. 17 –Shaw Herefords & Angus, gus, Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID WAYGU Calendar. We will only run auction nection, Female Sale, Superior Live- Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID Mar. 17 –Shaw Herefords & Angus, Nov. 24 – JR Ranch, Club Calf Sale, Apr. 19, 2008 – Lone Mountain Cat- sale dates or private treaty start dates. stock Auction Mar. 27-28 – Vermilion Ranch, Spring Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID Othello, WA tle Co., Production Sale, Golden, NM We do not run consignor sale dates. Dec. 1 – California Angus Days Sale, Performance Sale, Billings, MT LIMOUSIN Mar. 15, 2008 – JR Ranch, Produc- COMMERCIAL ALL BREEDS Turlock, CA Mar. 29 – Silver Bit Angus Ranch, tion Sale, Othello, WA Dec. 1 – Maternal Building Blocks Bull Sale, May, ID Dec. 1 – Maternal Building Blocks SIM-ANGUS Nov. 26 – C.O.L.A.’s Weaned/VAC Nov. 20 – Shasta All Breeds Bull Sale, Female Sale, Brush, CO Mar. 31 – Circle LAngus, Production Female Sale, Brush, CO Penlot Only Sale, Madras, OR Cottonwood, CA Dec. 1 – Montana Supreme Angus Fe- Sale, Wise River, MT MAINE ANJOU Dec. 1 – Maternal Building Blocks Dec. 8 – Fallon Livestock Exchange, Dec. 5 – Utah Cattlemen’s Classic, All Female Sale, Brush, CO Inc., Calf & Yearling Sale, Fallon, NV male Sale, Columbus, MT Nov. 24 – JR Ranch, Club Calf Sale, Breed Bull Sale, Salt Lake City, UT CHAROLAIS Dec. 4-5 – Deiter Bros., Female Pro- Dec. 8 – Seedstock Plus, Female Dec. 3 – Simpers Black Angus, Pro- Othello, WA Jan. 12-27, 2008 – National Western Nov. 20 – Schurrtop Angus & Charo- duction Sale, Faulston, SD Sale, Monta Vista, CO duction Sale, Rupert, ID Dec. 2 – Sidwell Hay & Cattle, Pro- Stock Show, Denver, CO Dec. 3 – Summitcrest Farms, Bull lais, Bull Sale, McCook, NE Jan. 24-26 – Red Bluff Bull & Geld- Mar. 11, 2008 – Romans Ranches, duction Sale, Gill, CO Sale, Broken Bow, NE POLLED HEREFORDS ing Sale, Red Bluff, CA Dec. 4-5 – Deiter Bros., Female Pro- Production Sale, Vale, OR th Mar. 8 – Bulls for the 21st Century duction Sale, Faulston, SD CHIANGUS Dec. 1 – Western National Nugget, Sale, Yerington, NV Dec. 6 – Sabata Angus, Complete Dec. 4-5 – Deiter Bros., Female Pro- Bull Sale, Reno, NV Nov. 30 ANGUS Dispersion, North Platte, NE duction Sale, Faulston, SD RED ANGUS Dec. 6 – Sitz Angus, Bull Sale, Har- Nov. 19 – Circle L Angus, Private Dec. 1 – Redland Red Angus, Produc- 2007 rison, MT CLUB CALF Treaty, Wise River, MT tion Sale, Hysham, MT Dec. 7 – KG Ranch, Bull Sale, Willow Nov. 24 – JR Ranch, Club Calf Sale, Nov. 20 – Schurrtop Angus & Charo- Dec. 3-4 – Buffalo Creek Red Angus, Creek, MT Othello, WA lais, Bull Sale, McCook, NE Bull & Female Sale, Leiter, WY 500 Bred Heifers sell! Dec. 8 – 101 Ranch/TLC Cattle Co., Nov. 24 – JR Ranch, Club Calf Sale, GELBVIEH Dec. 10 – Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bull Sale, King Hill, ID Watch for the Females Influenced by: Othello, WA Dec. 1 – Maternal Building Blocks Bull & Female Sale, Bertrand, NE Dec. 10 –Skinner Ranches, Bull Sale, Nov. 24 – Vermilion Ranch, Fall Per- Female Sale, Brush, CO Mar. 17, 2008 –Shaw Herefords & Herdbuilder Hall, MT formance Sale, Billings, MT HEREFORD Angus, Bull Sale, Caldwell, ID “Special Section” Nov. 25 – Hollman Angus & Friends, Dec. 13 –Painted Rock Angus, Pro- during the Superior duction Sale, Hyattville, WY Nov. 28 – Big Country Breeders, Pro- Production Sale, Hallam, NE Livestock Auction! Nov. 25 – Stevenson/Basin Angus, Fe- Dec. 13 –TK Angus, Female Sale, duction Sale, Columbus, MT SALERS Dec. 5 –Salers Supreme Sale, Colum- Annual meeting added to National bus, MT Contact Chad Denowh at 406-798-3541 or Jim Sitz at 406-683-5277 Limousin Show, Sale at NWSS 200 Angus Bred Heiiffers Sellll • Herd Buiillders Salle North American Limousin offer workshops about breed Booster of the Year and Lim- Superior Livestock Video • November 30 Foundation (NALF) mem- improvement, marketing and ousin Promoter of the Year, Bred In - Exceptional MATERNAL ABILITY and PROFIT POTENTIAL bers and Limousin admirers recordkeeping. during the shows. Over 30 years of GDAR Sitz and Performance Breeder Genetics from around the world will The first class of animals in Acomplimentary lunch for 218 steer mates fed with Beef Marketing Group - All natural, gather at the National West- the juniors’ female show will NALF members and guests, ern Stock Show (NWSS), Jan. enter the ring at 2 p.m. Mon- beginning at noon Wednes- 54% CAB., 90% YG 2&3, 90% Prime and Choice. 13–16, 2008, in Denver, CO. day. Jake Scott of Gordon, day, will conclude the breed’s • 57 Head — Calve Jan. 10 to 31 • 50% AI to Sitz Alliance NALF is planning several NE, will judge. The Nation- activities. Magness Land and 476 P (BW -3.8, WW 44, YW 81, M 34) events for those attending its al Limousin Sale starts at 6 Cattle, Platteville, CO, and 27 Head annual meeting and nation- p.m. It will include the second Wulf Limousin Farms, Mor- • — Calve in Feb., all AI to 476 P al show and sale. annual Corner Post Genetics ris, MN, are sponsoring the • 94 Head — Calve in March, 25% AI to 476 P The National Limousin Package, for which Counsil meal. • 28 Head — Calve in April, pasture bred Sale Parade will begin at 3 Family Limousin of Madis- The Doubletree Hotel Den- Balance of heifers pasture bred to low B.Wt., high maternal GDAR and p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. The onville, TX, has donated the ver at 3203 Quebec St. will Performance Breeders bulls • Heifers weigh 1,025 lbs. - Ultrasound preg. tested. NALF member social will fol- headline female. serve as the breed’s official low at 6 p.m. in the Double- The Medal of Excellence headquarters’ hotel during Jerry Klempel, Veebaray Ranch tree Hotel Denver, with the Lim-Flex and Limousin the NWSS. Call 800/222-8733 • Lambert, MT annual “Genetics on Ice” auc- shows begin Tuesday, Jan. to make reservations there. 406-774-3767 • (C) 406-480-2611 tion to benefit the North 15, at 8 a.m. Matt Claeys, — WLJ American Limousin Junior West Lafayette, IN, will judge Association and the All- those entries. American Limousin Futuri- The Limousin and Lim- ty. Flex pen and carload bull THE GATES ARE OPEN TO THE SALERS BREEDS TOP NORTHERN HERDS The NALF annual meet- shows will open at 8 a.m. ing will follow at 9 a.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 16. Mark President Wendell Geeslin of McCully, Wooster, OH; Bob Platteville, CO, will preside as Miller, Rushmore, MN; and 3!,%233502%-% members conduct the associ- Jered Shipman, Lockney, TX, ation’s business, including will officiate. NALF will name "2%%$%23 the election of five directors. its Limousin Commercial As part of the annual meet- Producer of the Year, Limou- B&B Livestock, New Meadows, ID ing, NALF staff members will sin Commercial Marketing Bodine Ranch, Voltaire, ND Dikoff Salers Ranch, Onaka SD Canadian cattle Feist Salers & Rust Mtn. View, Velva, ND Fredrickson Ranch, Whitehall, MT quarantined Jacobsen Salers Ranch, Sun River MT Cull herds are considered to be Jasperson Cattle Co., Goshen, UT (from page 1) free from bovine TB, cases such as this one occur from Lazy YZ Salers, Great Falls, MT slaughter plant in Alberta, time to time,” said CFIA of- MacDonald Ranches, Bismarck, ND which greatly expanded the ficials. The last outbreak for scope of the investigation. the disease was in 2004. McCoy Livestock, Buhl, ID “This farm underwent a TB can cause weakness, McIver Happy Acres, Farwell, MN major dispersal of animals loss of appetite, weight loss just at the time of this infec- and fluctuating fever in an- MJB Salers, Lodge Grass, MT tion being determined,” said imals. It can spread to hu- Panther Country Salers, Leigh, NE Koller-Jones of CFIA. “So yes, mans or other mammals it has cast a much wider net.” through prolonged, close Parke Ranch, Drummond, MT She said only if another contact, however, transmis- Sunken Canyon Ranch, Buhl, ID animal tests positive for TB sion is rare. 7%$.%3$!9 will the agency take action Officials with CFIA and Ward Ranches, Shingle Springs, CA on one or more of the quar- Canadian cattlemen’s or- Weyer Ranch, Wibaux, MT antined farms. ganizations told the press “(The) quarantine does not last week that they didn’t $%#%-"%2  mean their whole herds are expect the outbreak of dis- going to be destroyed or that ease to have much bearing we believe the infection is on on international trade, in- Selling 56 Lots their farm at this time,” the cluding the U.S. 0- veterinarian stated. Ted Haney of the Canada 22 Herd Sire Prospects Despite the widespread Beef Export Federation told nature of the investigation, the Canadian Press last Midland Test Station Center 22 Elite Heifer Calves CFIA said last week in a week that the government’s release that it is unlikely quick response to the out- Columbus, Montana 12 Breed Leading Bred Heifers the disease has spread, break should safeguard the however, the agency in- country’s reputation. tends to continue with its “We do not expect this to culling efforts to insure the have a negative trade impact disease is contained. on our industry,” Haney said “This is the only proven from Calgary. “Clearly, by in- Contact us for sale catalogs. way to eliminate the disease,” ternational standards and Sale Managed by: the announcement said. The by risk based assessment, owners will be compensated Canadian beef is safe to eat DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE for their losses, according to and Canadian cattle are safe Dan & Marilyn Deichmann • PO Box 310, Hobson, MT 59452 CFIA. to trade.” — John Robin- 406-423-5500 406-799-5200 • www.dlbbroker.com “While Canada’s livestock son, WLJ Editor 24 NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL