May 2021 Arizona Cattlelog

May 2021 VOLUME 75 ISSUE 9

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“Many can be COWBOYS, few can be CATTLEMEN.”

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President’s Message by Billy Elkins, President’s Message

by Billy Elkins, Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association 8 ANCW Would Region you Ride reprint from June 1951 8 VIaMeeting

Arizona Cattlelog 9 SCNRCD Cooperator Named Range ofManage the Yearaby Steve Williams 9 Manager You Don’t Drought

(It Manages you) by George Ruyle Intent to Pursue 9 USDA RangeAnnounces Management Specialist and Rulemaking on Radio Frequency

Marley Endowed Chair for Sustainable Identification (RFID) Use in Animal

Rangeland Stewardship, University of Disease Traceability Arizona 10 Landowner Relations & Habitat

by Don Larson 10 Enhancement UnderstandingPrograms the Positive Impacts to Arizona Game & Fish Department

the Local Economy by Don Larson, 10 Checkers Arizona Fish & Game Department vs. Chess

by John Koleszar, Arizona Deer Association Past 12 President, USDA Seeks Groups,courtesy Farmers’ reprinted of Arizona

Participation in $25 Million Grant Deer Times, Winter 2021

Program by Mike McGinnis 12 Arizona Legends: Top Ropers Out of

by Kendra Santos,aTeam 13 Arizona The Challenge of Starting Cattle Roping Journal

Ranch from Scratch by Jeff Melchoir 14 Lunt Honored as 2020 Agriculturalist 14 of Ranch Recipes Mushroom Beef Burgers the Year

& Mustard and Bourbon Glazed Rib Eye Recipe: CountryWhite Lasagna 14 Ranch from Carol (Cleckner) from Jolene Miller, Yarnell 16 Ranch Rules from out of the Blue

Stewardship by Ginger Cheney

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17 Arizona Cowbelles Mattie Cowen Rural Raising

by Bruceand Heiden 15 AScholar ship Recipients Alternatives 17 Elk Management in Montana Shows the Spots of Northto American 18 Blinds Technical approach Water Model of Wildlife Conservation

Monitoring by Mollie Tracey by Andrew McKean, www.outdoorlife.com

19 Mineral Supplements Even More 18 The Most Influential Democrat You

Important During Ashley Near Hear From byDrought Burgessby Everett, Politico

Wright MS University of Arizona

Cooperative Extension, Livestock Area Supplementation for Range 19 Protein Assistant Agent Cattle by Ashley Wright, MS, University Arizona Cooperative Extension, 20of Experiencing Ranches Livestock AreaBabbitt Assistant Agentin the

Information Age by Babbitt Times Re- 20 USDA Seeks Innovation Partner-Led view Projects Delivering Sustainable Solutions 21 Agricultural The Daily Price Relationship Between 21 2020 BeefSurvey CutoutShows Valuesat and Fed186 Cattle Price Least Wolves

by Jay Platt Across the Southwest joint news release Arizona Game & Fish 22 Department, Empty Saddles New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, US Fish & Wildlife 22 Service On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black 22 Empty Saddles 23 Proposed Brands Arizona Department 23 On the Edge of Common Sense Agriculture

by Baxter Black

23 ACGA Proposed BrandsConvention 24 Summer

Arizona Department Agriculture 25 Market Place 24 Swine Brucellosis in Cattle

by Mike Boedenchuk 26 Market Place 25 NRCS Announces 2021 Application forSummer Conservation Easements 26Deadline ACGA 2021 Convention Near Fort Huachuca

Registration by mail 25 Arizona Range & Pasture Condition 30Week Advertisers EndingIndex February 28, 2021

26 Market Place ON THE COVER: 30 Advertisers Index photo by Fred Schock on their land in Elgin from the homestead of Erm & Gussie Johnson.

On the Cover: photo by Justin Ladd at the Ladd Ranch near the Mexican border in Cochise County

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President’s Address President’s Address

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t has been busy few the hese lasta thirty daysmonths have for been ACGA Executiveof Committee as we the hardest my life. About a have attended several County meetday before my daughter, Natalie’s ings to listen to members’ concerns and funeral, I was on the Ranch, the wind discuss issues that you are facing. Topics was blowing 40 mph and there was dust have ranged from fire, drought, destocking everywhere. coming in but notices issuedCattle by thewere USFS, and concerns there was not much feedI would to be found about Mexican wolves. like toan-reywhere.

As we all know we are in the mind everyone that if you need assistance middle of a four-year drought. was and at with communications between Iyou my lowest point.

I started thinking about governmental entities or other entities to my grandfather and my great grandfaresolve issues, please reach out to me and we assist you fromI have the ACGA ther.can The hardships facedoffice. are in Withways the new administration place, we some comparable to theinhardships are impacts of decisions thatthat are theyfeeling faced.the Mostly my thoughts were being made that affect each of us in the I did not want to be the weak link in our ranching Industry.

ACGA has a strong voice family history, and with that I got up and that has been present since 1903 in Arizona decided I had no choice but to go forward and together we can ensure that Ranching as they always did. is sustainable for today and for the future.

I would like to recognize Chris Baker and Ihisknow there God, and I am mad at efforts on isoura behalf at the legislature. him,presence but I stillhas lovegiven him. ACGA I do nota voice under-to His stand why events happen or are allowed provide support for bills that impact us. He to happen, but some day I will.

I knew has been providing a weekly update thatatis that moment that I had to go on and take sent out in mass emails, to you the member, at the things capitol. moreabout timethe to week’s look at events the positive Billy Elkins Elkins Billy Chris in my islife.also working to assist ACGA with bb.elkins@hotmail.com bb.elkins@hotmail.com the Political Action Committee (PAC), and 928-243-0326 928-243-0326 we be Sher, scheduling for this soon. I My will wife, and I,events are overwhelmed appreciate work and look to the by the lovehisand support fromforward all of you. results soon.

We are also overwhelmed by the support The ACGA office is beginning to work on the details for the ACGA coming from past ACGA members and

2021 Summer Convention.

Summer complete strangers.

So many The people have Convention be and heldoffered in Springerville again reached outwill to us their prayers this year as we have had great feedback for healing in the time of such tragedyfrom for last year’s event. It gives everyone a chance our family. We are so very thankful to all of to get out of the heat and come together in you. a setting that is more personal than venues used in the past. The dates are set for July This event has made me take a good long 16, 17, 18 with an optional Sunday morning look at those around me.

It has taught me non-denominational sunrise service to round in short time toThere appreciate love outa truly the convention. will beand a trade all of those around you because you never show during the 17 and 18 as well as an aucknow have someone in your tion. Ifhow you long haveyou items to donate for the auctionEnjoy or would inquire about life. the like littletomoments in life advertising and reach or sponsoring for theyou convention, please out to those around when times are condiftact the office at 602.267.1129 or byquickly. emails ficult.

Solve problems together and at communications@azcattlegrowers.org.

As Our daughter Natalie was our peacemaker, the details are worked out for the event more and as we adjust to moving forward withinformation will be sent out to you. out her in our presence, we will have to reIn closing, I would like to thank all of you mind each other more often of what Natalie for your continued support of ACGA. As we taught us moving in her short time:I live, laugh, and continue forward, am hopeful that love more. you continue to show the engagement that we have seen in recent months with comThank you,about everyone who has the shown munication what improves valueusof what being part of a community is all about. your membership.

AsOne ACGA please thespecial time lastmembers note, I would like take to give thanks those members that have to checkto in on those around you. Ifreached there outatotime ACGA behalfthat of ayou neighbor or an acis andonplace can help your quaintance for ACGA assistance with issues neighbors or mend a broken fence, do this. facing on their ranches.

Checking Itthey canare make the difference in how someone in more often with friends, neighbors, old is able to get up and move forward inortheir acquaintances can make all the difference in time of need. how the rest of their day works out.

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Billy Elkins John Ladd Jay Platt Ty Kelly Dr. Ted Noon Mike Wear Jay Whetten

Gary Kiehne Steve Layton Fred Davis Frank Dalmolin Jeff Homack Doug Stacy Brian deGanahl Quinn Smith Trevor Hall

President First VP Second VP Treasurer Member at Large Member at Large Imm. Past President

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You Don’t Manage a Drought (It manages you)

By George Ruyle Range Management Specialist and Marley Endowed Chair for Sustainable Rangeland Stewardship, University of Arizona

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here are many excellent published resources regarding planning for and managing range livestock during a drought.

Many of the recommendations in these publications are, by necessity, generalities,but some provide more specifics than others.

However, there is one thing we know and that is that no two ranches are alike. Actions taken by an individual rancher should be based on situations specific to that ranch. There are no cookie cutter solutions to managing a cowherd during a drought,and we are in a drought. A doozie of a drought. Check out the current SPI (http://www.wrcc.dri. edu/wwdt/index.php) if you have any doubts. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is a measure of intensity of drought relative to the average precipitation from the historic record for that location. Unless you are one of the very lucky few, you have already reduced your herd by at least 30-50%, been kicked off your federal grazing allotment, and/or have started an emergency feeding operation. It isn’t pretty. The following discussion is intended to provide a set of suggestions for consideration until summer monsoons break the drought cycle.

Ranchers make decisions based on weather and climate every day.

Diversification and a well-developed drought management plan, that includes triggers for each decision to be made, are strategies that come before droughts occur. Follow your plan until you can’t,and the sooner you act the better. But what about here and now?

There are several related categories of decisions to be continuously made in the current drought. These are all influenced by the question we can’t answer with high certainty. When is it going to rain again? In the meantime, there are range management options, economic and practical considerations related to feeding or selling animals (including tax considerations), body condition of the cow herd, culling strategies, and when, what, and how long to feed/supplement. Again, every ranch is different and management decisions will reflect case by case analysis, not a one size fits all approach. Additionally, federal grazing permits and state grazing leases will have their own challenges.

Suggestions for Range and Cow Herd Management During Drought There are numerous reference materials available to guide ranchers though drought. The process is agonizing and decisions may be economically and emotionally painful. During serious droughts, active and timely decision making may lessen the impacts (https://www.uaex. edu/environment- nature/disaster/drought-effects/managing_cattle_ drought.pdf).

• Maintain the planned grazing rotation if possible. Usually this is not possible due to stock water limitations. Hauling water may be an alternative to make forage available in otherwise dry pastures. In severe droughts such as this one, rather than follow a restrictive rotation, Arizona Cattlelog

make as many pastures available as possible and then work to distribute grazing over the entire area.

• Relax grazing utilization standards. According to the Society for Range Management, utilization guidelines are not appropriately used as triggers to force cattle removal. Utilization levels will vary yearly and managers should shoot for a 5 to 10 year average that meets guidelines. A 30- 35% utilization standard is impossible to meet every year, especially this year. Utilization levels over 50% will not be uncommon and should not cause panic. Dormant grasses can withstand higher levels of use than during active growth and emergency utilization levels should allow for this. It is my experience that cow body condition will suffer more than the forage resource during a severe drought.

• Browse pastures, if available, should be relied on as a forage resource. Current regulations on Federal grazing permits often give little credit to the use of browse,but this resource can offer some flexibility to ranchers with little downside, if used with common sense and attention to pasture and cattle condition.

• Consider grazing in pastures that partially burned in recent fires.

There is currently little to no regrowth in the burned spots and livestock will likely concentrate where some forage remains.

• Where de-stocked, work to get cattle back on grazing permits as soon as forage resources have recovered. There are procedures to inform restocking after drought. Work with your agency range experts to consider adopting such a protocol.

• If conditions have deteriorated to the point that growing season rest this summer may be recommended, consider allowing restocking after seed set on perennial grasses rather than some arbitrary calendar date. Also, recognize growing season rest is not the same as yearlong rest.

• Take this opportunity to clean out tanks!

• Some feeding in carefully monitored locations should be considered.

To conserve hay supplies, concentrate feeds such as grains can be substituted. For a detailed discussion of alternative feeding options see https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/agriculture/alternative-feeds- for-cattle-during-drought-1-626/, http://rangelands.ucdavis. edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Drought-feeding-and-managementof-beef-cattle-2015.pdf.

• Keeping or culling animals during drought is perhaps the hardest and most expensive decision of all. As with drought planning there are numerous resources available to guide culling decisions (http://varietytesting.tamu.edu/files/forages/drought/Destocking%20 Strategies%20During%20Drought.pdf, https://extension.sdstate.edu/ herd-management-keep-or-cull-during-drought). But again, every ranch is different, and culling strategies should be considered based on individual circumstances. In general, the sooner stocking ad justments are made, the less severe the herd reductions will need to be. These decisions are guided by economics, sources of additional DROUGHT continued on page 11 May 2021 9

Understanding the Positive Impacts to the Local Economy

By Don Larson, Arizona Game & Fish Department

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ue to the importance of grasslands for both a large number of wildlife species and livestock operations, grassland habitats have been, and will continue to be, a Priority for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZ GFD) from both an ecological and economical perspective. Understanding the positive impacts to the local economy of ranching and hunting, and the interconnectedness of both “industries” is an important message to convey to the general public.

The decline in pronghorn antelope and mule deer numbers began in the early 1990s, resulting in less recreational activity, especially in rural areas. For many of these rural communities, sportsmen expenditures through wildlife-tourism can be a major component of their economy. A steady decline of these wildlife populations means a steady decline to the local economy.

Working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), AZGFD has been very successful in securing funds to address resource concerns that directly benefit the local economy through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). These funds go directly to NRCS field offices and focus efforts to specific practices that have a mutual benefit to the resource and the economy of communities throughout Arizona.

Additionally, funding from these projects has a major positive impact on the local economy with stimulus to local contractors. Tree removal is hired through the State’s procurement process, or a grant process contracted through landowners/lessees.

Beyond the immediate impact of project dollars injected into the local economy, the greatest economic impact will occur years down the road.

Increased forage and water availability resulting from these conservation projects will allow healthier livestock operations and wildlife populations, ultimately increasing both the producers’ and the AZGFD’s bottom line.

The number of cattle harvested in AZ processing Live weight of AZ cattle harvested averaged 1,401 lbs. per head in 2020, a record high. plants in 2020 decreased 25 from 2019

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Equal Access to Justice Act is the vehicle that the CBD has used for years to champion their causes.

Litigation, and women,general is repugnant.

Some forages as welltoasmost herdsportsmen genetics. Summarizing recommendafeel that the money spent in the court system could be better used to tions, the one basic aim is to keep as many of the highest producing serve the wildlife that we conserve and support. Others feel that it cows in the herd as possible. The practice of keeping cows younger is less than honorable to use that path. The Equal Access to Justice than 4 years old at the expense of more productive cows (4-7 or 8 Act was designed for groups such as ourselves, the little guy who is years old)byisinept a common mistake.actions Additionally, weaning may or wronged or damaging by the early federal bureaucracy. may not be the first step in reducing forage demand.

Forage condiThe question, of course, is the large financial and time commitment tions, cow body condition, availability and costtheoffederal alternative involved in pursuing a path for justice through courtfeeds sysshould all be factored into selling/culling decisions. tem. The Equal Access to Justice Act allows for reimbursement of • Afterfees unsound cows removed,and culling should usually proceed with legal by the USare taxpayers, in certain circumstances the spring calving by their side. Next are replacement plaintiffs do notcows even with havenoto calf prevail to recover their legal costs. The time commitment the willingness to pursue actions have heifers that are notand already in production, followedlegal by late-bred cows always the conservation groups.

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As luck would have it, I was paired with Dr. Robin Silver, quire culling cows with current year’s calves. This could be the hardest co-founder of the CBD. Through the eight months that I was present choice of all and should be based on production records, at these meetings, I developed a healthy respect for Dr. Silver and the current calf-at-side, or soundness. Culling deeper will involve the the way he worked. Philosophically, we will differ on most issues, but genetic bottom theI herd.

At man. this stage approximately 70% of the the bottom line isofthat like the He certainly has a command of herd could have been identified for culling.

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BeThe most significant that I noted he really about leaving a legacy of improved wildlife habitat and management for his

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children grandchildren.

While differ ondecisions methodology, yond thisand point, it seems to me, arewe personal relatedpolitics, to long and his group hasPlease achieved cannot denied. termpolicies, survivalthe andresults economic security. check out be http://varietyRecently he asked that several groups band together for the purtesting.tamu.edu/files/forages/drought/Destocking%20Strategies%20 pose of removing horses from the east end of the Apache Sitgreaves During%20D rought.pdf, https://www.uaex.edu/environment-nature/ National Forest.

The Arizona Deer Association was happy to join, as disaster/drought- effects/managing_cattle_drought.pdf, https://extenwere several other organizations. Feral horses have destroyed the sion.sdstate.edu/herd-management-keep- or-cull-during-drought, for Black River drainage habitat, and the Center instituted a legal action further information and discussion. for removal of those horses. Negotiations with the U.S. Department a range outfit during drought is ecoofManaging Justice office in cattle Washington D.C. resulted in personally a proposedand settlenomically just plainsolution. hard work.

Thethe previous suggestions ment that difficult offeredand a possible Sadly, solution that the are for situations of extreme drought and not for regular management Department of Justice tendered did not meet any of the parameters considerations. to point potential where the CBD desired.They The are CBDprovided will proceed without their lawsuit.areas Ultimately, options available to and maintain core herd they will might win…..beWill we still to beenable havingranches banquets ignorea using the and continue future.Act to achieve better outcomes for wildlife Equal Accessintothe Justice conservation and management?

Drought Planning and Management Resources https://extension.ariFor years, conservation groups have raised money for habitat zona.edu/pubs/supplementation-during-drought and wildlife. Yet when faced with issues such as the feral horse ishttps://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/us-drought-monitor sue in the Heber area, we have not been proactive in pressing the https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/droughtview-satelApache Sitgreaves to resolve the problem. lite-based-drought-monitoring-assessment Habitat has been destroyed over the past 18 years and four difhttps://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/rangeland-management-during-afferent forest supervisors have juggled this political hot potato while ter-drought thousands of acres of forest lands have been dominated and dehttps://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/easy-use-system-developstroyed by ever expanding feral horse herds. ing-drought-management-contingencyplan ALL of the conservation I hope that at some point in the future, https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/guide-co-develop groups will band together to use all applicable avenues that the fed-ing-drought-preparation-plans-livestock-grazing-southwest-nationeral government created specifically for our benefit. In the aforemenal-forests tioned analogy, it is time to start playing chess. Or, we can continue to hold banquets……….JK

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USDA Seeks Groups, Farmers’ Participation in $25 Million Grant Program Farmers Will Be Paid for Implementing Innovative Conservation Approaches.

By Mike McGinnis

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he USDA is opening the money window for groups that want to partner with farmers in finding conservation efforts that can scale.

On Wednesday, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that it is seeking proposals through June 21 for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (OnFarm Trials). On-Farm Trials, part of the agency’s Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program, feature collaboration between NRCS and partners to implement on-the-ground conservation activities and then evaluate their impact.

NRCS will invest up to $25 million on On-Farm Trials in 2021.

This total includes up to $10 million for the Soil Health Demonstration Trials (SHD) priority. The Soil Health Demonstration Trial (SHD) component of On-Farm Trials focuses exclusively on implementation of conservation practices and systems that improve soil health.

AWARD INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENTS Many tools and strategies for disease control commonly found on swine farms today are direct results of the Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease (AWARRD). Incentive pay-

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ments are provided to producers to offset the risk of implementing innovative approaches.

This program harnesses the expertise, resources, and capacity of partner organizations nationwide to help NRCS boost natural resource conservation on private lands and support climate-smart agriculture. Eligible farmers can work with the groups that are awarded the grants from the CIG program. Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs, says that non-governmental organizations and non-federal organizations are eligible to apply for the On-Farm Trials grants.

“The idea is to take some of the plot scale research at land-grant universities and other partners and test them at the farm scale, then see if those conservation concepts can prove out under a larger scale under different measures of risk. For instance, with $6 corn and $14 soybeans, can these concepts scale out. Or, can they scale out under other climate risks,” Bramblett told Successful Farming. Bramblett added, “The On-Farm Trials program will work with producers who are EQUIP-program eligible.”This means that farmers have to be in compliance with financial and conservation policies in order to be eligible to take part in the OnFarm Trials program. The concepts that prove themselves will be adopted by the NRCS and used throughout the operations of the 200,000 farmers and ranchers the agency works with each year, Bramblett says.

In the past, state grower groups, trade organizations, major land grant universities, and small college and universities have been recipients of past CIG grants.

NRCS is seeking proposals that address at least one of the following four On-Farm Trial priorities: • Climate-smart agricultural solutions • Soil health demonstration trial • Irrigation water management • Management technologies and strategies NRCS will accept proposals from the following eligible entities: • Private entities whose primary business is related to agriculture • Non-government organizations with experience working with agricultural producers •Non-federal government agencies NRCS encourages proposal submissions from historically underserved entities and encourages all applicants to meaningfully include historically underserved producers in their On-Farm Trials proposal submissions. On May 13, 2021, NRCS will host a webinar for those who want to learn more about the On-Farm Trials program.

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Yes, cacti inheriting made a scenic to the Jake and Clayyou’ve years. son forArizona that: while landbackdrop doesn’t necessarily mean couldrun, go toit aatroping fiveon days a week when moved to hit“We a home least four putsoryou a base.

But whatI first about those Arizona,” said Clay, who recently relocated to Gardnerville, Nevada.

“It’s young, hopeful beef producers who want to get in the game but don’t where all the winter rodeos were, so our winter run was in Arizona, then have parents or grandparents with The landArizona to handweather down?letAlthough we spent the springtime in California. us rope starting a ranch been and easy,a big highadvantage. and rising land prices year-round, so thathas wasnever a big factor across aredream, arguably difficult ever. of the “I gotCanada to live the andmaking Arizonait more was part of it,than because full-time, year-round roping. was alsoisn’t the perfect place to Scott prepare for As grim as it may seem, theItsituation hopeless, says Dickthe each year. with I couldn’t of aDeer, betterAlta. placeThe to be before they son,Finals a farm advisor MNPthink in Red beef industry added roping toofthe winter rodeos intoday, Texas.heThen thewith whole thing is moreteam supportive young producers says, mentorshifted, so I moved to Texas and got to live that chapter of team roping ships and scholarships history out down there.” available for producers willing to look and work them. won world team roping titles in 2006 and 2008, and MattforSherwood “I think, post-BSE, thehisbeef hasyear. really come together looks to be headed to sixthindustry NFR this Sherwood grew up as in Snowflake, Arizona, at above feet. the challenges that are up an industry,” he says.

“They5,000 recognize “Growing up in Arizona wasand a definite Sherwood said. against beginning producers they areadvantage,” really interested in helping “We roped about every day when I was a kid, but at that high elevation them because the next generation is their future.” we had some pretty extreme weather to contend with at times. In SnowBut make no mistake: the business is stilla highly and to flake, we roped in the snow and the wind lot. Butcompetitive in Bill Sherwood’s make it,roping you have to bewebetter thanthere half the pack, says Aaron family, is what did and were no days off. WeHoness broke,

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was having a relentless dad when I was a kid. He was a worker, and he raised us to work hard, too. I went fishing with my dad one time in my life.”

It’s a little-known, yet fun fact that Sherwood was the stiffest allaround competition for another little Arizona buckaroo by the name of Ty Murray, who went on to be a legendary rough stock cowboy with nine world championships to his credit. Barrel racing, flag racing—you name it—the boyhood buddies went at it head-to-head and hard.

“Besides the junior rodeos, I grew up jackpotting and thinking pro rodeo was dumb, to be honest,” Sherwood remembers. “I could not grasp that guys would drive all over the world to rope one steer. Most of the team ropers from Arizona who’d won world championships were gone before I was old enough to see them, but I got to see Jake Barnes. When I was 12 years old, I saw a guy named Mike Garrison heel at an open roping, and he heeled better than I thought was possible. To this day, he’s the greatest heeler I’ve ever seen that no one’s ever heard of.

“On the heading side, I thought Jimbo Wales was the best jackpot header there was when I was a little kid. When I watched him rope, I thought, ‘Wow, that guy ropes really good.’ When I was about 15, we’d go Dynamite Arena once Alta. a month.

That was the most looked-forwardwithtothe MNP Lethbridge, office. to day of my life at that time, and was the leases first timeorIcommunity saw some ofpasture, the top That may mean starting out on grazing guys in one spot.

That’s the first time I remember watching Jake working off-farm jobs to save money for down payments, buyingteam land rope, and I’ll never forget it. where other are willing go huge and always being on was the “Theyfew were big, people hard-running steerstowith horns, and Jake lookout for opportunities.

In short, it means busting your butt. on the barrier every time and sticking it on every steer. His horses faced Theamazing, unavoidable ‘three of credit just too. That wasCs’ about a year before Jake won his first championship 1985),the andlottery I wasorjust so impressed. say Arizona hasa Short of (in winning having someone To literally give you been a pivotal place in the history of team roping really doesn’t even farm (don’t hold your breath), seeking funding from a traditional fistart to tell the whole story. It all goes back California andthe Arizona nancial institution is virtually inevitable.

Andto that’s where “threein our event.”

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CHALLENGE continued from page 13 Cs”Although of creditworthiness — character, capacity and capital — come some financial institutions either specialize in or lending In programs catering to young producers, in,feature says Honess. this context, character relates to basicstheir suchmain as difference is longer amortization periods. paying your bills on time. Capacity means having money available stillpayment have about same credit requirements for They a down and the a solid plan for servicing your that debtanybody to the else would.

Maybe the applicant doesn’t need as much security, lending institution. but you still need three Cs.” ranchers is the question of capWhere it gets trickythose for from-scratch Think unconventionally ital. Ranching is a capital-intensive industry and much of that capital So, what can startup producers do? This is where they need to is tied up in land. “The young individuals entering the business might start thinking outside the box, says Dickson. One option is have good character. The challenge is — possibly because of their “adopting a grandparent.” youth — they lack some of the capital security they need,” says Ho“In the agricultural world you have to play to the heartstrings of ness. people who want to see their land continue as a working ranch.

Although somewant financial institutions eitherthat specialize or feature They might to help you become personinwho carries on lending programs to young theiron.” main difference using the land ascatering ranchland once producers, they’ve moved is longer amortization Of course, no oneperiods. is going to give you a ranch. But doing things “They still have on about sameand creditbeing requirements anybody like working thethe ranch, a good, that conscientious worker, can go a the longapplicant way towards trustsecurity, betweenbutthe else would.

Maybe doesn’testablishing need as much twostill parties.

And three once Cs.”Think you’ve established that trust, being a little you need those unconventionally bold can pay off.

So what can startup producers do? This is where they need to start “You outside have tothe make the person they wantato thinking box,yourself says Dickson.

Oneavailable option isif “adopting sell the farm”, says Dickson. grandparent.” Of course, no one is going to give you a ranch. But dois on worth You need to ask ing “Say thingsthat like place working the eight ranchmillion — anddollars. being a good, conscienthem if they need eight million or would they take seven million or tious worker — can go a long way towards establishing trust between even six and a half.”

If the legacy is near and dear to their hearts, they may make the two parties. And once you’ve established that trust, being a little some concessions to give that you producer a fair shot as bold can pay off. success, Dickson says.

“You to make yourself the person available if they want to sell Seekhave opportunity theYou farm,”don’t sayshave Dickson. to own land right away to be a beef producer, “Say place isand worth eight million You need to ask say that Dickson Honess, you dollars. just need access to them some. if Community they need eight million off-farm or would jobs, they take seven millionand or even pastures, grazing leases other six-and-a-half.” rental agreements all offer opportunities to build up enough cash skin inis the Iftothegetlegacy neargame. and dear to their hearts, they may make some However, you may ableproducer to fast-track by buying concessions to give thatbe young a fair this shotprocess at success, Dickquality ranchland in areas where prices are cheaper.

This often son says. means moving to places some other ranchers aren’t willing to go, Seek opportunity often in calls thisto“the You don’t the havenorth. to ownDickson land right away be inconvenience a beef producer,factor.” say Spoiler alert: you will likely get cold, but you will own your own Dickson and Honess, you just need access to some. Community land. pastures, off-farm jobs, grazing leases and other rental agreements “If you want to make the opportunity work you have to look all offer opportunities to build up enough cash to get skin in the game. beyond, say, southern Alberta where land is expensive buy you However, may beMaybe able toyou fast-track process by buying quality get nice you winters. have this to live someplace where the ranchland in areas where prices This more oftenis than climate may not be as ideal butare thecheaper. capital price for entry a lot not means You’re movinggoing to places some other ranchers willing and to cheaper. to have a lot better chancearen’t to succeed go, oftenroughly in the the north.

Dickson make same profit.”calls this “the inconvenience factor.”

Spoiler alert: you likelydiscouraged get cold, but from you will own your land.

Producers arewilloften buying landown in remote areas due to increased freight cots.

However, depending on how “If you want make the opportunity work you have to look beyond, much cheaper the where remote is compared to get high-demand say, southern Alberta landland is expensive but you nice winranchland, it may be worth it, says Dickson. ters. Maybe you have to live someplace where the climate may not be as ideal but the capital price for entry is a lot cheaper. You’re CHALLENGE continued to page 15 CHALLENGE continued on page 15

RANCH RECIPE'S

MUSHROOM BEEF BURGERS 1lb. lean ground round 4 hamburger buns 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ c mushrooms, chopped 1 small tomato Lettuce 2 t. Worcestershire sauce Onion ¼ ground pepper

In medium bowl combine ground round, garlic, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Shape meat into 4 patties.

Cover and chill 1 hour. Coat grill with nonstick cooking spray.

Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill burgers covered for 4 to 6 minutes. Serves 4.

ium direct heat. Grill steaks, uncovered, to desired doneness, turn once halfway through grilling and generously brush with sauce during last 5 minutes of grilling. Allow 11 to 15 minutes for medium-rare and 14 to 18 for medium.

Serves 4.

From Carol (Cleckner) White Yavapai

Carol (Cleckner) White was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, my family and I grew up in the farming industry. The family later moved to Phoenix, AZ. I was a cheerleader in high school and college and did some informal modeling. I met the love of my life at the Smitty’s grocery store where we both worked. While raising our family, I earned my MUSTARD & BOURBON GLAZED RIB-EYE Associates Degree in Interior/Exterior Design, which I later used to open my own business in Prescott. I pitched for a 3 T. brown mustard semi-pro all women’s slow pitched softball team that went to 2 T. bourbon or apple juice 4 small boneless beef rib Nationals twice. I've managed Western stores and taught 2T. Molasses grilling steaks, cut 1” Western dance, here in Prescott. Later, I went back to 1 t. Worcestershire sauce thick (about 2-1/2 lbs. school, and earned my Masters in Education from NAU, and ¼ t. pepper total) then I taught 3rd & 5th grade in Dewey, and I am a local In a small bowel stir together mustard, bourbon, molasses, Wor- Yavapai Cowbelle of 20 years and currently the State cestershire sauce and pepper, set aside. Trim fat from steak, Cowbelle secretary. I enjoy our gatherings and promoting coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to med- beef through our community events. Happy Trails to All!!

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CHALLENGE continued from page 14 CHALLENGE continued from page 14 “The number one thing is the cost of land. Anything you can do to going to and haveyour a lotfeed better chance roughly the get that, costs downtoissucceed going to and help make your profitability.” same Records profit.”

Keep Producers oftenmanaged discouraged fromsome buyingranchland, land in remote areas Okay, so are you’ve to guy now what? due to increased costs.

However, depending much Both Dickson andfreight Honess say young producers haveontohow be better cheaper the remote land is compared to high-demand ranchland, than half the pack to survive in the industry. But what does thisit may be worth mean and howit,dosays youDickson. know you're achieving it?

“The number one thing is the cost of land.

Anything can mean do to “The answer may not be as daunting as you think, you it could get that and your feed costsand down is goingperformance to help yourmetrics profitability.” keeping top-notch record's deriving form them.

These repads are critical, says Dickson, yet many beef Keep records producers don’t bother with to them.

Okay, so you’ve managed buy some ranchland — now what?

“TheDickson beef world hasn’t say been theproducers best at have record-keeping.

Both and Honess young to be better Although some at it, it does requires extra than half the packproducers to survive inare thefantastic industry. But what this mean thought workknow and is sometimes theit? first thing they get out of.” and howand do you you’re achieving Notanswer only does record-keeping beefthink producers optimize The may not be as dauntinghelp as you — it could mean production decisions, helps performance quality them for from risk keeping top-notch recordsbutandit deriving metrics management tools such as AgriStability and various Insurance them. These records are critical, says Dickson, yet many beef pro programs, says Dickson.

Failing tobeef have these toolsbeen in the ducers don’t bother with them.“The world hasn’t theevent best of a wreck is not an option. at record-keeping. Although some producers are fantastic at it, it re“You extra have thought better have theand riskismanagement tools place,they be quires and all work sometimes the firstinthing itgetAgriStability, Western Livestock Price Insurance Program, out of.” forage insurance, AgriInvest, these are all things you needs.

Not only does record-keeping help beef producers optimize producThedecisions, good news thatqualify younger may havetools an tion but it is helps them producers for risk management advantage in this regard, Modern record keeping is increasingly

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reliant on tech skills, particularly with handled devices, that many such as AgriStability and have, varioussays insurance programs, says Dickson. young people already Dickson.

Failing to have these thephones, event of(electronics) a wreck is not option.

“Having grown uptools livinginon areannot going to “You had better have all the risk management tools in place, scare them the way it sometimes did with past generations.”be it AgriStability, Western Livestock Mentorship, lifelong learningPrice keyInsurance Program (available inCompleting B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba), forage insurance,has a post-secondary program in beef production AgriInvest these today are all for things younewcomers need.” become — a must both and farm kids alike, The good news is that younger producers may have an advantage says Honess. in this regard.there’s Moderna record-keeping increasinglythere’s reliant on “I think combination ofis education; thetech book skills — particularly with handheld devices — that many young peo-but education offered through college and university programs, plethere’s alreadyalso have,the saysout Dickson. in the real-world work experience on “Having grown up living on their phones, are not going operations which merge those practical(electronics) and book learning pieces. think it’s money wellit spent.” toIscare them the way sometimes did with past generations.”

Mentorship, lifelongcattle learning key tied to family farms may have an Although young producers advantagea when it comesprogram to financing, of the Completing post-secondary in beef much production hasadvice bewell.

Dickson andtoday Honess to them come a must for offer both applies newcomers andas farm kidsTyler alike,Fewings, says a Black Angus and crop producer from Pierson, Man., is one Honess.

“I example. think there’s a combination of education; there’s the book eduFewings, currently shares land with his father and cation offeredwho through college and university programs, but brother there’s in addition to properties he owns rents, has his entire also the out-in-the-real-world workand experience on spent operations whichlife to date doing many of the things farm advisors recommend. merge those practical and book-learning pieces. I think it’s moneyHe earned a degree from the University of Saskatchewan College of well spent.”

Agriculture and Bioresources. He’s worked in a wide range of agAlthough young cattle producers tied to family farms may have an related off-farm jobs as far away as Australia, where he worked at advantage whenAnd it comes financing, muchforofopportunities, the advice Dickson a sale yard. he’s toalways looking be they land expansion or lifelong learning.

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to families in the area who needed a little There were enough FFA activities to help at Christmas. This was a community keep me and a number of others busy both students would be late for general science service project. It was known as the Annual during school and socially a number of eveor biology class second hour as a result of FFA Toy Drive. nings. How many of you have ever dated the hostilities the belt line caused. There Because of our fund raising activities, or danced with an FFA Chapter Sweetwere plaques all over the walls his judging the chapter maintained a healthy bank heart? We all had an FFA project. Mine

By Ginger Cheney teams had won at state and national judging account. It supported several hay rides and involved cattle. I made a number of friends competitions. barbecues, an annual Parent Son Banquet, both around the cattle auction and the lo anchers are stewards of the land. Many people don’t Our chapter also had a number of fund and once a year the Sweetheart Ball. Every cal roping arena. Sometimes several of us realize how much time, effort, and money is invested raising events that kept us financially sol- Monday night, the FFA met at the Ag build- had been known to cut school in favor of a by ranchers into improvements public vent and supported our functions.

In the fall oning.

I hadlands. earnedWe a baseball letter in eighth cattle sale or a roping practice. There were make our living from the countryside, so we care for every year we put on a Mexican food dinner grade, but had become interested in roping, a number of colorful and interesting personitand in the best way possible. includes andinterest main- in earning any more let- alities at both of those places. Farmers, an AQHA Quarter HorseThat Show.

There developing so I had lost taining waters, trails, that cabins, corrals…the list goes on passed away in 1997, ranchers, cattle buyers, day work cowboys, was a fire at thefences, rodeo arena burned ters. When my Mom and and of them arechutes. used byThe the public. downonthe oldmany wooden bucking among the items we found that she had held auction personnel, a colorful and entertainFFA and Mr. inBakarich them, betonto were mycritical W letter with a baseball on it, ing group. The roping addiction that had beViable water Arizonarebuilt is a precious commodity, and ter than we produced and aRanchers trophy I had with the before. drought Every we areMay, currently experiencing. de-won at a Bowie rodeo in gun back in third grade became much strona junior rodeo.

It was a big event in that 1965.

Plus, we found velop springs, install drinkers, put in waterlines, and create a phonics book with a ger in that environment. Several of those ranching area.tanks.

In December went to the clown on the front to of it that she had worked individuals were regulars at both locations: and maintain They dowethis throughout their allotments Graham cut Christmas trees, withsure me every night in first grade so I could Thursday at the cattle sale, Wednesday help with Mountains, cattle and wildlife distribution, making all animals and had a Christmas Tree Sale at the local learn how to read have good water and food. However, the animals aren’t the onlyand spell. When I said night roping practice, a jackpot roping on Girl Scout Hut. Also in November and De- every night, I meant every night. I have Sunday afternoon. Several of the men in beneficiaries. The public goes out hiking, hunting, etc. using the cember we went around and asked people always had a good memory. I think those that group were good story tellers. Some of public lands. Many people carry a water filter rather than gallons thatwith the Mom ranchers put inthem and liked preserve at their own cost. to donate old toys. We fixed and repaired nightly phonics lessons might to chew Beechnut tobacco and of water.

They use these waters that the ranchers develop and them at the Ag shop, and distributed them have promoted that. Right now we are completing drink some cold heavy Colorado Kool Aid. Those some maintenance on a maintain. What is frustrating is when people complain about the events have the way beginning of my spring that gets a lot of publicmay use.

It isbeen a long out and all cattle, yet they are more than willing to use the improvements failing to tell my parents everything that went of the materials and supplies have to be packed in with horses there.

I found it openedand up athe whole new and mules. The springonbox needs refurbished drinker world to me when I started keeping some of replaced. It is the only viable water in that area, so it is critical the main details from my parents. for proper use of the country. It is not only a huge benefit to the I ran into a guy I had attended school with cattle and wildlife, but also the public as well. I don’t see anyone at a Willcox High School All Classes Relining up to pack in supplies run six a shovel okay with union or about years and ago.that’s He had moved me as long as peopleout aren’t complaining about of state years before andthe hadranchers. become Education of the publicvery is critical to our industry.

Ranchers are successful in business. I had not seen true stewards of the land and with it is important for45theyears. publicWe to or talked him for over know how much we dotalked for them as well as the wildlife. about our days in the Willcox School system. He made it a strong point in telling me how he felt about growing up in a little, rural community. I remember that conversation well because I have the same feelings. Small town influences and small town values must have been worth much more than either of us had realized at the time.

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Technical approach to Water Monitoring

By Mollie Tracey

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osing a whole tank of water from cattle nudging the float off the trough was the final straw for Lake Grace farmer Karen Bairstow, Arizona Farms, which prompted her to invest in water monitoring technology.

With water being a scarce and valuable resource on her farm, she was sick of seeing water being wasted from leaky tanks or cattle causing damage to troughs.

“We can’t afford to lose water nowadays, especially when you have a lot of livestock,” Ms Bairstow said.

“So something had to be done about this.”

The family decided to invest in Farmbot to monitor the water levels on their tanks.

They started off with one unit when they used to feedlot cattle and eventually progressed fitting them on all of their eight tanks.

To improve water efficiencies even more, they also cleaned out all 54 dams and roaded the catchments on their 12,530 hectare property, which Ms Bairstow said was a massive effort but well worth it, particularly with this year’s summer rain as they could tell exactly how much water they had and knew it was of good quality.

Like many farmers across WA, particularly in the lower Great Southern and South Coast, Arizona Farms had been struggling for water in the past couple of years due to less rainfall.

Although Ms Bairstow said they had managed to capture about 40 millimetres from rain events during March. “(Aside from March) this is probably the worst it has ever been for us in terms of water,” she said.

“We have been carting water on and off in the last couple of years to get by, but we are just scraping by now with the water we have.

“Our long-term rainfall has definitely decreased - it is more hit and miss, with less rain in the growing season and more extended dry periods.”

Determined to hold onto their stock numbers during these dry times, Ms Bairstow said the Farmbots have made a major difference in their water supply and also labour in having to check water points.

“It has saved me so much time now that I don’t have to drive around and check each tank every day,” she said.

“It just sends us all an alert on our phone if a change in the water level is noticed and then we know to check it and which one.

“They have been so handy as cattle especially can do damage to troughs.”

Farmbot managing director and Australian Agritech Association chairman, Andrew Coppin, said Ms Bairstow’s story was not uncommon and many other farmers were investing in water saving technology on their properties.

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“It’s about putting water management in the hands of the farmer and our main area of focus is around water for livestock,” Mr Coppin said.

“The Farmbot device sits on the water tanks and looks at real time water consumption.

“Using satellite technology, it sends alerts via text message if there’s any change that’s not normal.”

Mr Coppin believes that growers’ motivations for investing in water management devices have been driven by their increased awareness of climate variability.

While some have made the decision out of necessity like the Bairstows, others who have adequate water understand its value and want to preserve what they have.

“Most customers say ‘I got caught last time in the drought or dry season and want to ensure I’m prepared this time around’,” Mr Coppin said.

“And people with water now want to gather data so they can be stronger.”

As the climate changes and becomes more variable, Mr Coppin said farmers were having to change their practices from what they have always done to now farming to the conditions.

And data is crucial in making these decisions.

“Data around water consumption allows farmers to make informed decisions on how they manage that water and that way they can be responsive to changes on their property and in their program,” he said.

“I think all water will be connected to the internet during my lifetime.

“Water management is a key component of precision agriculture, particularly as the industry heads towards precision grazing and precision soil management.

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Mineral Supplement - Even more Important during drought!

By Ashley Wright, MS / University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Livestock Area Assistant Agent Arizona has seen record-breaking drought conditions over the past year. Most of the state is in D4 drought and has been for several months. Last year’s monsoon season (2020) was more of a non-soon, followed by an abnormally dry fall, winter, and spring.

As we move into the normally dry months of May and June, it’s more important than ever to be hyper aware of deteriorating range conditions and the effects this has on the nutritional status of your cattle.

Mineral content of forages is highly dependent on the geology (the underlying soil) the plants are growing in as well as the species of plant (some uptake and store certain minerals, such as selenium, better than others). Generally, green growing forages are going be of better quality from a nutritional standpoint, and forages that are old and weathered are going to be leached of many of the minerals they would normally supply to the animals consuming them. With the ongoing drought, nearly all the forages in the state are in extremely poor condition and are not likely to improve until the next growing season, monsoon 2021.

While it’s difficult to justify additional expenditures during this time of drought and unpredictable cattle markets, a good quality mineral supplement is a relatively small investment to ensure a healthy calf crop and keep cattle in good nutritional shape to breed back effectively next year. Make sure you read the label and purchase a good quality mineral supplement in a salt-mineral mixture. Not only is salt one of the major “macro” minerals required by the body in relatively large amounts, but it’s also used as the regulator of consumption: it both drives cattle to consume the mineral mix, Arizona Cattlelog

and limits over consumption. For this reason, cattle should not be provided any salt/ salt blocks in addition to what is included in the mineral mix.

The macro minerals of concern for range cattle are calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and salt. In good years, forages are high in calcium and potassium and adequate to deficient in phosphorus.

Phosphorus supplementation is of major concern because it is by far the most expensive macro mineral to supplement, but poor-quality forages (such as in drought years) are almost certainly deficient. Look for a mix that includes adequate amounts of micro (trace) minerals as well, especially copper (preferably not copper oxide, which has poor bioavailability), zinc, and selenium. Selenium is deficient in most of Arizona, however, is often overlooked in nationally marketed products as other parts of the country battle toxicity. Read the label closely and ensure you purchase a product that includes selenium.

Finally, consider other products you may be feeding. Many protein tubs/licks include mineral supplementation at adequate levels (assuming the animals are consuming the recommended amount per day). In this case, additional supplementation is not needed. An advantage of feeding or supplementing with coproducts (such as dried distillers’ grains) is their very high phosphorus levels. This allows us to not include phosphorus in the mineral supplements which results in a substantial cost saving. Feeding low levels of coproduct (3-5 lbs. of dry matter/head/day) to cattle on poor quality range generally meets all macro mineral need without any supplementation (except trace mineralized salt). This also will help meet the animals’ protein needs and will stimulate range intake to help meet the animals’ energy needs.

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Experiencing Babbitt Ranches in the Information Age

By the Experiencing Babbitt Ranches in the Information Age Cataract CataractCanyon Canyonisisaaglorious glorious sight sight of of steep steep orange, amber, pink and red orange, amber, pink and red wallswalls and horiand horizontally deposited rock layers zontally deposited rock layers dating back dating back hundreds of millions of years, hundreds of millions of years, more recently more recently carved and by the carved and exposed by exposed the Colorado River.

Colorado River.

To protect thisinscenic chasm To protect this scenic chasm perpetuity, the in Babbitt perpetuity, theincluded Babbitt family included family Cataract Canyon, at Cataract Canyon, atreaches the northernmost the northernmost of Babbitt Ranchreaches of Babbitt Ranches, in one of the es, in one of the largest conservation easelargest conservation easements the ments in the country in the year in 2000. country year 2000.

Thosein the wanting to visit this stretch of the Those wanting to visit this stretch of the Grand Canyon are advised to have a rugged Grand Canyon are advised to have a rugged four-wheel drive vehicle, a full tank of gas, four-wheel drive vehicle, a full tank of gas, plenty of water and solid directions. plenty of water and solid directions.

Most of us, however, will never set foot in Most of us, however, will never set foot Cataract Canyon, but thanks to the Informain Cataract Canyon, but thanks to the tion Age, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or Information Age, unmanned aerial vehicles drones, Virtual Reality technology and efforts (UAVs) or drones, Virtual Reality technology from the nonprofit organization EVRLAND, inand efforts from the nonprofit organization dividuals with limited mobility and sick children EVRLAND, individuals with limited mobility who can’t leave their hospital rooms can be and sick children who can’t leave their transported to this extraordinary wonder, hear hospital rooms can be transported to this the wind below, see hear a pairthe of wind golden eagles extraordinary wonder, below, soar above, and feel the sensation of diving see a pair of golden eagles soar above, and halfthea sensation mile into the canyonhalf anda then feel of diving mile ascendinto ing vertically and dramatically straight up and the canyon and then ascending vertically over the Colorado Plateau. and dramatically straight up and over the Los Angeles-based television producer and Colorado Plateau.

EVRLAND member Barry Nugent has traveLos Angeles-based television producer led the world with a production crew capturing and EVRLAND member Barry Nugent nature’s awesome display of deep canyons, has traveled the world with a production towering mountains and coastal seas. crew capturing nature’s awesome display He’s joy ofmountains young cancer of also deepwitnessed canyons, the towering and patients seas. who find blissfully lostof in coastal He’sthemselves also witnessed the joy thesecancer stunning spectacles through the magic young patients who find themselves of Virtual Reality goggles. blissfully lost in these stunning spectacles This isthe butmagic one example Nugent cites regardthrough of Virtual Reality goggles.

This is but oneofexample Nugent cites ing the power technology and communicaregarding tion. the power of technology and communication.

“If you go to these various hospitals and cancer “If you go various hospitals wards, it’s to notthese only sad because theseand young cancer wards, it’s not only sad because ones have lost their hair, they’re also isolated these ones have fromyoung their families andlost thetheir rest hair, of thethey’re hospialso isolated from their families and tal almost as though they are in a the cell,”rest said

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EVRLAND provide to take those EVRLAND provide istotoissee take whowho can’tcan’t a those large travel the world on a virtual vacation.

“Let’s travel the world on drone a virtualinvacation.

“Let’s action over take them to Thailand, the Eiffel tower, to the take them to Thailand, the Eiffel tower, to the Babbitt Ranches! edge of Cataract Canyon, swimming in the edge of Cataract Canyon, swimming in the ocean with dolphins and sharks, or running ocean with dolphins and sharks, or running cattle horses,” he says. withwith cattle andand horses,” he says.

Nugent is also a Babbitt Ranches Nugent is also a Babbitt Ranches shareholder member of the Conversation andshareholder member of and the Conversation Council.

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He sees abundant opportunities October 2020 sees abundant opportunities to communicate to communicate projectsbyand Babbitt Ranches Babbitt projectsRanches and messages messages by tapping into “thirsty” audiences. tapping into “thirsty” audiences.

“There are a lot of communities out there “There are a lot of communities out there that that want to hear good news, exchange want to hear good news, exchange thoughts thoughts and ideas, learn or teach,” he says. and ideas, learn or teach,” he says. “We are in “Let's take people to the edge “We are in a unique position to promote a unique position to promote stewardship of stewardship of the land, express Cowboy of Cataract Canyon. Stories the land, express Cowboy Essence and share Essence and share that with people who that with people who are looking for different change the world and we are looking for different forms of leadership. forms of leadership. have stories to tell.”

Stories change the world and we have stories Stories change the world and we have stories to tell.” to tell.”

– Barry Nugent Nugent has spent his career working with Babbitt Ranches Nugent has spent his career working with teltelevision networks and creating programs, Conservation Council evision networks and creating programs, such such as “The American Bible Challenge.” as “The American Bible Challenge.”

“With our podcasts, video clips, electronic “With our podcasts, videoand clips, electronic newsletter, "Footnotes," social newsletter, “Footnotes,” social media efforts, we areand very focused on media efforts, we are very focused onBabbitt comcommunication with the Extended munication with the Extended Babbitt ComCommunity, our friends in the agricultural munity, our and friends inand the agricultural industry industry land wildlife management andagencies, land andalong wildlifewith management agencies, other audiences we along withyet other audiences haven’tweyet haven’t considered andwe formats considered and formats we haven’t exhaven't yet explored,” said Babbitt yet Ranches plored,” said Babbitt Ranches President and President and General Manager Billy General Manager Cordasco.

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They have and cards and puzzles, but mostly they are “The“The Nugent, “and I look forward to being more inNugent, “and I look forward to being more games and cards and puzzles, but mostly watching daytime television talk shows, which involved in the family business.” volved in the family business.” they are watching daytime television talk give very little hope and are not inspirational. shows, very little hope are on not Studieswhich have give shown that what youand watch inspirational.

Studies have shown that what TV has an effect on you and your ability to get Cowboy Essence creates that peace you on TV firing has an effect and yourwatch endorphins and help on theyou body fight of mind that comes knowing Cowboy Essence createsfrom that peace of your ability to get your endorphins firing and off diseases.” our that heritage and that we are at mind comes from knowing our help body fightthe offcontent diseases.”

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Through our efforts of learning and understanding, Babbitt Ranches, a family business and pioneering Cataract Canyon is a raises gloriouslivestock, sight of EVRLAND provide is tointake land company, manages natural resources, promotes science and participates thethose who can’t steepbroader orange, amber, pink and red walls travel the world on a virtual vacation. “Let’s babbittranches.com community in order to join, share and do the very best we know how.

The Daily Price Relationship Between Beef Cutout Values and Fed Cattle Price

By Jay Platt

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oth charts show a disturbing trend beginning in early 2015. The result has been a collapse in cattle prices from which we have yet to recover. Can we survive a continuation of this trend?

In 2005, 52.1% of packer purchases were in the negotiated cash market. The cash market refers to the process whereby the packer buyer visits the feed yard, examines the cattle on the show list, and makes a bid on the cattle he is interested in.

In 2020, 23.4% of packer purchases were in the cash market. Formula cattle increased from 33.2% in 2005 to 62.7% in 2020. Formula cattle are usually priced by reference to the cash market and a plant average paid, as an example, during the previous 2 or 3 week period. There is no transparency for formula cattle.

In 2020, 8.9% of cattle were procured by packers via a forward contract and 5% on a negotiated grid. Similarly, there is no transparency for these types of packer purchases.

While most do not retain ownership of calves though the feedlot, the price paid for our calves, whether we market them on a video auction, to an order buyer, or at an auction barn, is determined by the price of fed cattle.

So,what can be done to increase the number of cattle purchased on the cash market to restore a measure of competitive forces in price discovery? There are two proposals.

NCBA proposes that packer trade be “no less” than the number “that current academic literature indicates is necessary for “robust” price discovery.” That number is 86,000 head per week in the cash market per the study done by economist Steven Koontz on which NCBA relies.

The cash volume required of packers under this plan would be 64,500 head per week in 75% of the weeks in a given quarter.

(75% of the 86,000 head per week that the study says is necessary for a robust cash market equals 64,500 head.)

Herein lies the problem: during the 3-year period ending with CATTLE continued on page 28

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Jack Donald Sr.passed passedaway awayasontheApril 8th,of2021.

Heauto wasacburied at First Baptist Natalie ElkinsCarlisle, Shumway result a tragic Hegrandfather's led congregational Jack Donald Carlisle, Sr. passed away on April 8, 2021.

Visitation st Church n Burton, Arizona.

Jack was born on May 31 , 1937 in Burton cident on March 22, 2021. Natalie was seven months pregnant. Althoughon his singing for worship full forbitfamily friends be from 9 toShumway 11a.m., .is Saturday, April 17, school to Jason andwill Grace (Williams) Carlisle.

He attended grade in Burton ahomestead, earlier and than expected, Brooklyn Ruth a beautiful healthy time from age 18 until at First Baptist Church in Burton, Ariz., followed by the memorial and and highdoing school 3lbs wellinatSnowflake, this time. graduating in 1955. Jack had a love for ranching and he was too sick to atservice at 11a.m.

A graveside service will sophomore proceed af-school, raising livestock from early age.profound In his in sense high his Future Sher Elkins words,” inan spite of this sadness immediately andyear acute tend church five months ter.

Jack was born on May 31, 1937 in Burton on his grandfather’s Farmers of America teacher encouraged him to borrow $500 for a set of heifers for of loss, we gratefully acknowledge the divine protection given to Jake ahomestead, class project and so he daughter. wasand in Grace the cow business until theHeday In and Natalie’s precious baby Although BrooklynCarlisle. was subjected priorpassing. to his passing.

He to Jason Carlisle (Williams) at-of his 1962, Jack met the love of his and life, mortally Phyllis King, mother, took her a deacon to the very same crushing forces that wounded herher mother, this Martha, was ordained tended grade school in Burton high school inwhen Snowflake, gradto church to meet Jack. on June 1965 after Phyllisin had little angel emerged from theThey virtually unscathed, truly a livestock miracle.”

1975finished and served the uating in 1955.

Jack had awomb lovemarried for ranching and25, raising college and had taught one year in California.

Natalie was age. knownIn tohisbesophomore a peacekeeper always wiserhisthan she Lord in many ways, the from an early year and in high school, Future appeared in America age.

She teacher was inspiration to all of years those around herfor andaLowmost Jack had an active life an in public service:10 on the Show school board; of which important Farmers of encouraged him to borrow $500 touched the lives of many with her kind spirit.

She and Jake were grade asetlifelong member of Arizona Farm Bureau and Arizona Cattle Growers Association; of heifers for a class project and so he was in the cow business was loving his wife as school sweethearts. and numerous boards Forest Plan, loves His Church until service the day on of his passing.other In 1962, Jackincluding met the Apache-Sitgreaves love of his life, Christ May we ourMountain arms, hearts, and prayers aroundforNatalie’s parents NRCS andwrap White Apache Tribal board the ID Ranch.

Phyllis King, when her mother, Martha, took her to church to meet and raising his boys in a Billy andgreatest Sher Elkins; her siblings; Jake and Lord their son Jack's commitment washertohusband his resurrected andNash Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jack.theThey on June 25, 1965 after Phyllis had finished Christian home. and rest ofmarried their family.

At the age 15, he was baptized and served for life at the First Southern Baptist Jack isfullsurvived college andand had taught onetoyear in If youLow would like to donate a college fundcongregational for Jake and Natalie’s Show Burton churches.

HeCalifornia. led singingson for worship time by his wife sons Donny Jack age had 18 an until activehelifewas in public service:10 on five the months Show Low from too sick to attendyears church prior to hisPhyllis; passing.

(Kathy) Carlisle, school board; a lifelong member of Arizona Farm Bureau and AriHe was ordained a deacon in 1975 and served the Lord in many ways, the most Wade (Sandy) Carlisle zona Cattle Association; on loves numerous other and important of Growers which was loving his and wifeservice as Christ His Church raising his and Mark (Tisha) Carlisle; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jerri (Ben) Lindsey. He is precedboards including Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Plan, NRCS and White boys in a Christian home. ed inand death by hisInparents his brother JasonaCarlisle.

Mountain Apacheby Tribal boardPhyllis, for the sons ID Ranch.

Jack is survived his wife Danny Kathy), Wade (Sandy) Mark lieu of and flowers, please make donationIntolieu (Tisha) Carlisle;commitment 8 grandchildren great grandchildren, and sister Jerri (Ben) of flowers, please make donations to www.burtonbaptistaz.org. To Jack’s greatest was and to his12resurrected Lord and Savwww.burtonbaptistaz.org Linsey.

HeChrist. is preceded in death hiswas parents and and his brother Carlisle.

Nash and Brooklyn Ruth there are several ways to do this. You condolences visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com ior, Jesus At the age of 15,byhe baptized served Jason for send Toplease send condolences please visitmay choose to use the donation account already created in venmo and life at the First Southern Baptist Show Low and Burton churches. www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com search @InMemoryOf-NatalieShumway.

Or if you prefer to send a check please make this payable to Jake mounted plow that went with it. Con said auctioneer Mounted plow that went it.on a bigoffice: pile the of orange metal.started “Ain’t Shumway and mail itwith to the ACGA on a big pile of orange metal.

“Ain’t you gonna buy that?

You you gonna buy Cattle that? Growers’ You bought the tractor and the plow.” Con Arizona Association bought andhe thefound plow.” bought it. Twocultivator. days later bought it. the Twotractor days later outCon it was a mounted 1811outS Alma Rd #255, Mesa, AZ, 85210 he found it wasSchool a mounted cultivator.

When the sale was over several of the farmers asked Con to load When the sale was over several of the farmers asked Con their heavytheir stuff, sincestuff, he’d since boughthe’d the bought tractor an’ they an’ said.all,Con to load heavy theall, tractor leaped up in the seat, intent on showin’ these skeptical neighbors ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE they said. Con leaped up in the seat, intent on showin’ these he knew what neighbors he was doin’.

He what fumbled around minutes, skeptical he knew he was doin’.forHeten fumbled switching on the headlights, the choke, the throttle, the gauges and around for ten minutes, switching on the headlights, the choke, For those of you who forgot how easy it was to get started in wipin’ the transfer case clean for transfer some instructions.

For those of you who forgot how easy it was to get started in the throttle, the gauges and lookin’ wipin’ the case cleanFinally farming let let me tell Con. Many years ago,ago, he farming tell you youabout aboutmy myfriend friend Con. Many years for reached some instructions.

Finally ol’ timer over anlookin’ ol’ timer over and said, “Pullanthis, son.”reached It fired up right he bought a farm in wilds the wilds of Minnesota.

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Now, Con had been a cowboy type all his life and, upon viewwherefirst it belonged.

The thing they wanted him to load was an old pull type, Now, Con had been a cowboy type all his life and upon viewing ing the farm machinery stacked in the yard, he was hard put to The first thing they wanted him to load was an old pull type, disjointed disc.

It never went anyplace he he aimed it. Con would turn the farm machinery in handy the yard, wasand hard put to identify anything otherstacked than the manhejack a tractor. disjointed disc.

It never went anyplace aimed it. Con around and it would be passing him.

Eventually he dragged it upheon identify anything other than the handy man jack and a tractor.

But he thought if this stuff was good enough for the farmer that would turn around and it would be passing him. Eventually a flat bed inflicting considerable damage in the process.

Pleased But he thought if this stuff was good enough for the farmer that sold out, it was good enough for him. He’d figger out what it dragged it up on a flat bed inflicting considerable damage in with he Pleased turned and said, “Next?” drifted soldlater. out, it was good enough for him. He’d figger out what it was was thehimself process. with himself he Everybody turned andelse said,had “Next?” away.

All the neighbors for miles around came to see who the new Everybody else had drifted away. later. All the neighbors for miles around came to see who the sucker was andwas maybe overpick the machinery like buzzards Thefeller fellerwith withthethebent bentdisc disccame cameover overtotoCon, Con,opened openedhishiswallet The new sucker and pick maybe over the machinery like on fresh road kill... wallet and handed him a dollar bill.

“Kid, you take this yourself and buya and handed him a dollar bill.

“Kid, you take this and buy buzzards on fresh roadkill…

Con jumped in and bought the only thing he recognized: the yourself a can of gas.

It’ll be the first and last dollar you ever can of gas.

It’ll beand the Shumway first and last dollar you ever farmin’,but The Elkins families thank youmake for all the Con jumped in and bought the only thing he recognized: the tractor. It was a 45 Allis he paid $1,250. Then he bought the make farmin’, but you’ll always have enough to git outta town.” you’ll always have enough git outta town.” kind wordstoand pouring of support. tractor. It was a 45 Allis, he paid $1,250. Then he bought the

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Below are a few of the brands submitted in accordance with A.R.S § been 3-1261(C). has a tremendous asset in our efforts to better inform consumers http://searchagriculture.az.gov/mastercontent/brandsnotice.aspx.

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Brand No.: 30359practices Cattle: LHnot fession. Ranchers best stewards of the land with the brush control, and These have Brand No.:4/25/2021 30361 Cattle: Brand No.:4/24/2021 30360 Cattle: Brand No.:4/23/2021 30359 Cattle: End Date: Horse: RR NO End Date: Horse: RR NO End Date: Horse: LH LH Brand No.: 30361 Cattle: RR Brand No.: 30360 Cattle: RR Brand No.: 30359to expand Cattle: LH Date: 4/25/2021 Horse: NO Date: 4/24/2021 Horse: NO End Date: 4/23/2021 Horse: LH attitude ofEnd taking care of what they have what they only helped the beef industry but allowed wildlife to areas Sheep: NO and restoring End Sheep: NO Sheep: NO End Date: 4/25/2021 Horse: NO End Date: 4/24/2021 Horse: NO End Date: 4/23/2021 Horse: LH Sheep: NO Sheep: NO Sheep: NO Goat: NO Goat: NO Goat: NO don’t have. If you don’t have Sheep: grass and water you don’t have a that historically were uninhabitable.

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vent and supported our functions. In the fall ing. I had earned a baseball letter in eighth cattle sale or a roping practice. There were every year we put on a Mexican food dinner grade, but had become interested in roping, a number of colorful and interesting personand an AQHA Quarter Horse Show. There so I had lost interest in earning any more let- alities at both of those places. Farmers, was a fire at the rodeo arena that burned ters. When my Mom passed away in 1997, ranchers, cattle buyers, day work cowboys, down the old woodencontinued bucking chutes.from The page among15 the items we found that she had held auction personnel, a colorful and entertainCHALLENGE FFA and Mr. Bakarich rebuilt them, bet- onto were my W letter with a baseball on it, ing group.

Agriculture and Bioresources.

The roping addiction that had be- He’s worked in a wide range of agreter than before. Every May, we produced and a trophy I had won at a Bowie rodeo in gun back in third grade became much stronand Honess offer applies to them as well.

Tyler Fewings, a Black lated off-farm jobs as far away as Australia, where he worked at a a junior rodeo. It was a big event in that 1965. Plus, we found a phonics book with a ger in that environment. Several of those Angusarea. andIncrop producer sale yard.

And he’s always looking for opportunities — be they land ranching December we wentfrom to thePierson, clown onMan., the frontisofone it thatexample. she had worked individuals were regulars at both locations: Graham Mountains, cut Christmas trees, with me every night in first grade so I could Thursday at the cattle sale, Wednesday Fewings — who currently shares land with his father and brother in expansion or lifelong learning. and had a Christmas Tree Sale at the local learn how to read and spell. When I said night roping practice, a jackpot roping on addition to properties he owns andevery rentsnight, — has spent hisnight. entireI have adult Sunday It was a desire to hone Girl Scout Hut. Also in November and DeI meant every afternoon.

Several of thehis menfarm in and financial management practices cember wentdoing aroundmany and asked people always hadadvisors a good memory.

I think those group were story tellers. of life towe date of the things farm recommend.

He thatwhich ledgood Fewings to theSome Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorto donate old toys. We fixed and repaired nightly phonics lessons with Mom might them liked to chew Beechnut tobacco and earned the them University of Saskatchewan College of drinkship lastKool year. them at theaAgdegree shop, andfrom distributed have promoted that. someProgram cold Colorado Aid.Under Those the guidance of Dickson, he got even events mayout haveofbeen beginningthan of my he expected. more thetheprogram failing to tell my parents everything that went “It’s aI found greatit opened networking opportunity,” he says. “I was introduced to on there. up a whole new world to me concepts when I startedand keeping someand of Scott pointed me in all sorts of good some ideas the main details from my parents. directions.”

I ran into a guy I had attended school with at aFewings Willcox High School Alleducation Classes Re-is a lifelong commitment and a necesbelieves union about six years ago. He had moved in years today’s competitive beef industry. “I learned from my year of out sity of state before and had become verymentorship successful in business. not seen that youI had can’t embark on that kind of learning process or talked with him for over 45 years. We and then down School the road say you’ve learned it all and you’re talked about ourone days year in the Willcox system.

He made it a strong pointto in continue telling done,” he says.“I need to find a way to keep on that learnme how he felt about growing up in a little, trajectory and keep my skills regardless of the program ruraling community.

I remember thatimproving conversation well because I have the same feelending or not.” ings. Small town influences and small town values must have been worth much more than either of us had realized at the time.

PROPOSE continued from page 21 the announcement of the 75% plan, the weekly average negotiated cash market was 117,000. In other words, the voluntary 75%April plan 16 2021would result in a lower negotiated cash trade than is presently taking place.

The second proposal is that advocated by R-CALF in legislation referred to as the 50-14 plan introduced by Senators Grassley and Tester. This plan would require that 50% of

Daily price relationship between beef cutout values and fed cattle prices

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packer purchases be in the negotiated cash market and that the cattle be slaughtered within 14 days.

Look at the charts and be the judge of which plan would increase a negotiated cash price, produce greater transparency, and help close the gap in the charts. There are two graphs which we as cattle producers should examine. The first shows Arizona Cattlelog the daily price relationship between beef cutout values and fed cattle prices: The second chart shows the relationship between retail beef prices and fed cattle prices:

Relationship between retail beef prices and fed cattle prices

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123 bulls were sold for a $4,140 average.

56 buyers going to 9 states and Mexico.

Top sellers: W057 $18,000 A Foundation son going to CJSD Gelvieh Bradford Ohio W112 $11,000 A Southern Balancer going to Jesus Fimbres Sonora Mexico W120 $11,000 A Foundation son going to Mike and Amy Doyle Gilbert AZ W120 $10,500 A Foundation son going to Leachman Cattle of Colorado Ft Collins Co

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