Idaho Cattle Line Rider — August 2014 by Idaho Cattle Association

August 2014

Official Publication

Allied Industry Issue – Summer Round-Up Recap – Day in the Life of an Allied Rep

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August 2014 Allied Industry Issue

F E AT U R E S

Summer Round-Up Recap

Find out what you missed as we review the summer meeting presentations and events.

Day in the Life...of an Allied Industry Rep!

NEWS

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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President’s Perspective..................................................................................... 2 Executive Message.......................................................................................... 4 Allied Industry...............................................................................................6 Natural Resources..........................................................................................8 Feeder Focus................................................................................................10 Idaho Beef Checkoff News........................................................................... 12 Foreman’s 101..............................................................................................14 News Makers................................................................................................20 ICA Membership......................................................................................... 21 Tending the Herd......................................................................................... 28 Cattle Calendar............................................................................................30 Breeder & Service Guide.........................................................................30-31

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

ICA Board of Directors

President Jared Brackett....................... (Rogerson) - 208-731-0776

Hot, Hot, Hot by Jared Brackett, President

Vice President Laurie Lickley....................... (Jerome) - 208-420-7974 Immediate Past President Lee Bradshaw......................(Caldwell) - (208) 250-1575 Cattlewomen Council Chair Robin Lufkin.......................... (Leadore) - 208-768-2480

“Wow, can you believe this?” “This is unheard of. . .” “I’m flabbergasted!” “I just don’t know what to think.” “I hope that these prices stay until I sell my calves.” These are just a few of the comments I have heard and even spoken during the last couple months. I was watching a video sale the other day and I was left almost speechless; almost every lot had a 2 in front of the price, and many had a 3. I remember a couple of years ago we were euphoric when all those numbers had a 1 in front. Now that level is for culls, and fats, and I hear a few rumblings about $280 per cwt for a 500-pound calf as being “last week’s prices.” Folks, this is a great time to own livestock and 2014 should go down as a record year for producers. But let’s not forget what got us here, and what will help keep us here. Quality product and tremendous demand. Yes, a smaller cow herd helps, but not all counties are experiencing record prices. We are lucky to have a very hard working Beef Council that continues to educate consumers and help improve demand for our beef. On the global level, they are working to grow existing overseas markets and open Let’s say you are selling a 550-pound new ones any place they can. Here in steer calf at a market rate of $250 per Idaho, we pay $1.50 cwt. That’s $1,375 a head and your a head to the Idaho payment to the Idaho Beef Council Beef Council when we market our livestock. is right around 0.1 percent. That, my say you are friends, is one helluva cheap investment Let’s selling a 550-pound in our future. steer calf at a market — Jared Brackett rate of $250 per cwt. That’s $1,375 a head and your payment to Idaho Beef Council is right around 0.1 percent. That, my friends, is one helluva cheap investment in our future. I’m confident we can keep this train on the tracks. Yes, there will be a few dips and peaks along the way, but these prices should be around for a couple of years, so our future looks bright. Speaking about the future, I would like to congratulate Wyatt and Christie on their newest addition, Augustus Buster Prescott, who by now—I’m sure— has already got the best of his grandpa on a horse trade, and is showing his dad how to buy feeder cattle. We don’t stand a chance next year in the grass futurity contest.

President-Elect Carl Lufkin............................. (Leadore) - 208-768-2480

Cow-Calf Council Chair Matt Thompson....................... (Shelley) - 208-589-3185 Feeder Council Chair Aron Bennett..................(Grand View) - 208-850-2363 Purebred Council Chair Art Butler.....................................(Bliss) - 208-352-4332 Treasurer David Little.............................(Emmett) - 208-869-9754 District 1 Merle Olsen ................. (Bonners Ferry) - 208-267-2272 Brad Higgins................... (Cottonwood) - 208-507-0989 District 2 Ramona Ridley.....................(Caldwell) - 208-455-4868 Matt Duckett.........................(Caldwell) - 208-230-5650 District 3 Jason Anderson........................(Jerome) - 208-420-7352 Kurt Mason.........................(Kimberly) - (208) 731-2691 District 4 Stan Dowton................................ (Ellis) - 208-876-4200 Scott Rigby.............................(Rexburg) - 208-356-6808 District 5 Joe Daniels................................(Malad) - 208-766-4545 Ken Eliason..........................(Holbrook) - 208-698-3341 Allied Industry Representative Kelton Spain................ (New Plymouth) - 208-859-8798 CattleWomen Board Representative Megan Satterwhite............... (Rogerson) - 208-420-6795 Directors at Large Wade Small............................... (Boise) - 208-338-2500 Marty Gill................................. (Parma) - 208-890-3805

Committee Leaders

Cattle Association Legal Fund: Jerald Raymond, Chair; Norm Wallis, Vice Chair; Stan Dowton, Jason Anderson, Marty Gill, Ken Eliason, Ramona Ridley, Merle Olsen Cattle Health & Well-Being: Scott Holt, Chair Cattle Political Action Committe: Laurie Lickley, Chair; Unknown, Vice Chair; Brad Higgins, Joe Daniels, Kurt Mason, Matt Duckett, Matt Thompson, Scott Rigby Federal & State Lands: Darci Helmick, Chair; Art Butler, Kurt Mason, Ken Eliason, Matt Duckett, Matt Thompson Marketing: John Nalivka, Chair Membership: Laurie Lickley, Chair; Brad Higgins, Marty Gill, Scott Rigby, Jason Anderson, Ramona Ridley, Megan Satterwhite Private Lands: Norm Wallis, Chair; Brad Higgins, Art Butler, David Little, Kurt Mason Resolutions: Lee Bradshaw, Chair; Jared Brackett, Vice Chair Wildlife: Deb Lord, Chair; Aron Bennett, Matt Thompson, Jason Anderson, Marty Gill, Joe Daniels, Megan Satterwhite

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EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

How Blessed We Are by Wyatt Prescott Executive Vice President

ost ranchers will welcome a calf or a rain anytime. Last month my wife and I woke up every day wishing for one of the two to happen. Finally, or what seemed to me as such, it happened; our son was born. While we were anxiously awaiting his arrival—it really wasn’t a “finally” as he was born on his due date—it rained that day as well. That was a good omen, I suppose. While I know my wife was getting tired of the cattle comparisons through pregnancy, labor and delivery—there was not a better feeling in the whole world than to have that boy of mine up and nursing. Many of you are probably gushing empathy for my Christie as she’s had to put up with my cattle analogies as we waited for our little Charolais to arrive, as well as dad-tobe boasting about his prolificacy and pondering the unique genetic combinations which would produce our one-of-a-kind offspring. However, I will remind you our culture is not always the easiest on the sires either. I am still not certain how to take so many people betting on an early arrival because they perceived me to be calving ease. I digress. Before the emotionally overwhelming experience of holding my son for the first time, I had time to observe other My priorities have strengthened expecting couples and because I truly believe there are singles when we attended not many responsibilities more the child-rearing seminar and maternity ward tour. I important than raising cattle and our noticed an interesting mix next generation. of other people who were — Wyatt Prescott also awaiting the arrival of a child. The diversity of the group was evidenced by their questions, from a request for all-natural, gluten-free, vegetarian menus at beside to whether or not they could smoke if the room window was open. I admit I felt some concern as I witnessed lineage of my child’s soon-to-be peers, thus wondering about our society’s future. On July 21st, I found an answer to my concerns about the future as our newborn son was placed in my arms. We named him Augustus Buster Prescott. The namesake of the founder of the roman empire, initially responsible for our current-day luxury of a republic and the fun-loving Lonesome Dove character, well accompanies my late brother’s given name, Buster, who I hold in the highest of esteem. In reality, my conclusion is that this world will keep going around as long as there are fresh calves and new babies with proud parents. More than ever, it is our responsibility to make certain the next generation has every opportunity possible to continue to improve society. Wow! How my priorities have shifted now—more appropriately—I suppose. They have strengthened because I truly believe there are not many responsibilities more important than raising cattle and our next generation. If you love life, you just have to share it any way you can; that’s all there is to it. In retrospect, I now feel a sense of guilt about passing judgement about the other expecting parents in our company because I truly realize very few are as blessed as we are. In parenting, my only hope is that we can be half as good as my parents were with Buster and me.

August 2014

Allied Industry Issue

The Line Rider is the official magazine of the Idaho Cattle Association. It is published nine times per year in January, February, March, June, August, September, October, November and December.

ICA Office

2120 Airport Way, P.O. Box 15397 Boise, ID 83715 Phone: (208) 343-1615 Fax: (208) 344-6695 info@idahocattle.org www.idahocattle.org www.facebook.com/IdahoCattleAssociation www.twitter.com/IdahoCattle Executive Vice President Wyatt Prescott, wyatt@idahocattle.org Communications Director & Feeder Coordinator Britany Hurst, britany@idahocattle.org Administrative Assistant Michelle Johnson, michelle@idahocattle.org Natural Resources Coordinator Karen Williams, karen@idahocattle.org (208) 866-6438 Publisher/Editor Maggie Malson 3100 Elmore Road Parma, ID 83660 (208) 674-1283 maggiejomalson@mac.com Advertising Sales JoAnn Behrends (208) 989-5022 cell • (208) 453-2694 joannbehrends@gmail.com Jan Ford (800) 693-8048 jford17879@aol.com Member Advertising Rates 4-color: Back cover $785; IFC: $775; IBC: $759 4-color: 1 page $455; 2/3 page $399; 1/2 page $309; 1/3 page $235; 1/4 page $175; 1/8 page $129; Insert $525 B/W: 1 page $355; 2/3 page $299; 1/2 page $235; 1/3 page $185; 1/4 page $125; 1/8 page $79; Breeders’ or Service Guide $720-Color $567-BW (9 issues) Rates apply to ICA members only. Non-members and national rates available upon request. Ad deadline is first of the month preceding publication.

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100 Years of Idaho Cattle We’re so excited the Idaho Cattle Association will celebrate its Centennial Year in 2015. The planning committee already has a great program in the works for next July...stay tuned for all the fantastic details. It will be a cattle industry gathering no one will want to miss! In addition, the ICA is putting together a hard bound coffee table book documenting the history of our industry, the people and places who have made it what it is today, the changes our association has seen and the promising future of feeding the world beef. We still have pages available for members who want to be included in this historic book. Forms are available through the ICA office. Whether your family has been ranching for years, you are making a second career in the cattle business or you are a young rancher braving the elements and the cattle markets to make this your way of life, your story is important and we want you to be involved. We’ve also been gathering historic photos the past several years in preparation for this Centennial. Dust off the scrapbooks and start sharing with us what you remember. More photos and stories are needed for this collection. What makes this industry great is the people. It’s the people who were here in the beginning coming together to form an association and look out for one another. It’s the industry leaders who had the foresight, albeit challenging, to decide that working together as ranchers and feeders, was better for everyone. It’s the people in local associaitions and who have worked in the last couple decades to continue the great legacy of those who came before them. We want and need to know your stories. We need to know who to talk to, details of your involvement with ICA leadership, and what you remember of events, happenings, changes and challenges from your years in the industry. If you have any questions at all about the Centennial Book or next year’s Centennial Celebration, please contact the following: ICA Publisher Maggie Malson at 208-739-2265 or email maggiejomalson@mac.com, or the ICA Office at 208-343-1615 or info@idahocattle.org.

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ALLIED INDUSTRY

A Synergistic Relationship by Kelton Spain, Allied Industry

everal years ago, the Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) began information back to the Allied Industry membership to further our working closely with Allied Industry members to support collaboration. I feel privileged to have been elected by my peers trade shows, meetings and auctions. ICA believed the Idaho cattle to represent the Allied Industry membership on the ICA Board of industry would be better served by having an elected chairman Directors. It is a humbling and rewarding experience to assemble from the Allied Industry membership hold a seat and be a voting with leaders of ICA. In turn, I am optimistic that the ICA Board member on the ICA Board of Directors. of Directors views this position as a value to the Board and will Just who is the Allied Industry, you ask? The Allied Industry is continue to support the position. composed of memberships from people who are “related especially I have well over 50 contacts who receive emails from me as the by common properties or qualities” and conduct business with chairman for the Allied Industry membership. ICA is comprised ICA members in varying of a generous group of capacities; some as owners of people that help support agriculture-related businesses events and meetings with or some who represent larger time and money. Recently, companies. the Allied Industry sector What exactly does has become smaller in ‘Allied’ mean? According to membership due to the Webster, Allied is something consolidation of companies or someone “being in and businesses in the animal close association,” “joined health and livestock feed by alliance or common area. In my career alone, I properties or qualities,” or have experienced two feed “related genetically.” manufacture consolidations The relationship between and three animal health ICA members and the Allied consolidations. Industry members is one of Supporting ICA has close association; a synergistic become more restrictive both relationship. The cattlemen with money and time. Many need products and services of us in the Allied Industry to maintain operations, group plan our trade show and the Allied Industry and associated budgets a year representatives and business in advance. More and more owners rely on the cattlemen companies must demonstrate to use their products and they are getting a return on services. This relationship is investment of the money strengthened by the common spent on conventions and property of reliance on one trade shows. Some companies Get to know your Allied Industry members at the Convention Trade Show. another in order to achieve now require representatives optimal cattle herds. submit proposed trade show and support budgets and receive prior How are we genetically related? Many of the ICA members— approval before committing to an event. Justifications for on-going cow-calf, feeder, and allied industry members—are truly related by financial support for trade shows, conventions and advertising are genetics. If one is not related by blood, many of still consider the becoming more challenging. Allied Industry membership and ICA production members “real Here is how ICA members can help us help you. I ask that each family” anyway. ICA member spend time at the trade show and get to know the As the newly-elected Chairman representing the Allied Industry individuals at the booths and the products they represent. You may sector of ICA, I knew that I would need to keep informed of who not need the product or service at that time, but you may sometime was doing what in the cattle business. At the trade show in Sun in the future. Keep the companies and individuals in mind when Valley last November, I was able to make contact with the majority you do need a product or service and reach out to them. Through of booths represented at the show, and in turn, shared this contact our on-going partnerships and collaboration, we will all benefit!

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Caring Cowboys Prepare for World-Class Calf Roping The 3rd Annual Caring Cowboys Beef Counts Open Calf Roping and American Qualifier, will take place Aug. 16 and 17 at the Jerome County Fairgrounds. Action gets under way on Saturday morning with the American Qualifier at 9 a.m. The only one of its kind in the western United States, the American promises to bring world-class calf ropers from around the country vying for 10 seats at the American Semi-Finals in Mesquite, Texas. ProRodeo Live will broadcast the day’s events on XM-80, along with coverage on RFD-TV 231. Sunday’s action begins at 9 a.m with a Jr. Calf Roping, where you will see the Pacific Northwest’s most talented junior tie-down ropers. This will be followed by the Caring Cowboys Beef Counts Open Calf Roping. In its third year, this event aims to bring more than 40 top professional calf ropers in one arena for an afternoon of world-class calf roping to benefit Beef Counts, Idaho’s Beef Industry United Fight Against Hunger. Live and Silent Auctions, including a Cowboy

Auction, will begin at 2 p.m. followed by the Open Roping at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available on-site. “Caring Cowboys is thrilled to partner with Beef Counts in providing nutrientrich beef to the Idaho Foodbank; to date,

we’ve donated more than 70,000 servings of beef, and are very proud of that.” said Timi Lickley, Founder and Event Coordinator. Join Caring Cowboys in Jerome Aug. 16 and 17.

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NATURAL RESOURCES

Fifteen Years Reflections on aging with ICA by Karen Williams, Natural Resources Coordinator

ast month marked my 15th anniversary of working for the Idaho’s ranchers. Perhaps my favorite encounter occurred after Farm Idaho Cattle Association (ICA). It is almost unfathomable to Bill field hearing of the U.S. House of Representative Agriculture me that so many years have passed since I first arrived at the doors Committee in Nampa. Because ICA was one of the designated of 2120 Airport Way, filled with excitement at the opportunity to presenters at that hearing, our president and I were invited to attend be back in Idaho, working for Idaho’s ranching community. I had a dinner function that evening with the members of the committee. graduated from college and worked out of state for a year before During the meal, I sat in between the soon-to-be committee coming home. I have, quite literally, grown up with ICA. I started chairman from Oklahoma and a now-former congresswoman from as a young single girl recently out of school and have advanced to a South Dakota who represented a different political persuasion not-so-young girl with a family of my own who keep me busy and than my preference. It was a fascinating experience to have a casual grounded in the things that are most conversation in a relaxed setting amongst the important in life. country’s leaders. I’ve also had the very thrilling The satisfaction I get from The satisfaction I get from having experience to hear from the President of the United a job where I work every day to States in a relatively small setting—another top having a job where I work protect Idaho’s cattle industry and moment in my book of memories. every day to protect Idaho’s the ranching way of life has not been cattle industry and the dulled by time. In looking back at 8. State Legislative Efforts – I have always enjoyed the past 15 years, I realize how much ranching way of life has not watching the political processes at play. Although richer my life has been due to the I do not spend as much time on state legislative been dulled by time. wealth of experiences I have had in issues now as I have in the past, ICA has always — Karen Williams maintained a strong presence within the halls of the my employment with ICA. To honor these years, I have included my top statehouse. I really appreciate that our clout relates 10 favorite, or most momentous, directly to the value of our industry in the state and events that have occurred during this time. Some of these represent of the people it represents. Some organizations spend thousands of the invaluable work ICA does for the industry and some of them dollars in wining and dining. That is not the way of ICA. We show simply speak to the great traditions and values of the ranching up with our cowboy hats on, literally and figuratively speaking, and community. we’re able to get our work done because of who we represent. 10. Resolutions – The resolutions process is not one that generally incites excitement. However, it merits being on my list because one of my tasks with ICA has been to oversee the process of receiving proposed policy updates or changes from members and ensuring the proposed ideas are given their due process. Setting and reviewing ICA policy, through the resolutions process, is one of the chief reasons we gather our members together at convention on an annual basis. Through the introduction of the Grazing Improvement Act, I have witnessed a member’s idea become an ICA resolution, then an NCBA resolution, and finally a bill in the U.S. Congress. Every year, we turn our members’ ideas into state law—which only could be achieved by adhering to our resolutions process. It has been my experience that ICA always holds true to the policy established by our members, which keeps our organization grounded, focused and respected. 9. Fascinating People – Perhaps you have to be a political junkie like me to enjoy such things, but through my employment with ICA, I have had the chance to encounter and interact with some people I would call fascinating. I have met with government officials from the top of the chain to the bottom as I have represented

7. Wolf De-Listing – I think this issue, above all others displays the effectiveness of ICA and the need for a constant pragmatic approach to solving problems. When I started at ICA in 1999, wolves had only recently been reintroduced to Idaho and the issue was very much charged. I believe the way ICA handled the wolf crisis is a great testament to its efficacy. Rather than merely joining in the cries of being wronged, ICA doggedly and efficiently worked through all governmental channels—and for more than a decade— to reduce the impact to ranchers from the presence of wolves. Unprecedented headway was made in that timeframe as the state of Idaho was given needed flexibility to manage the species and protect ranchers’ livelihoods, in spite of its listed status. I can honestly say, because I witnessed it from the beginning, the delisting of wolves happened, in large part, due to the groundwork laid by ICA. 6. Travels – During the past 15 years, I’ve traveled to meetings across the country and throughout the state of Idaho. I have been in local cattlemen’s meetings in the most rural, and therefore the best, areas of Idaho. At the other end of the spectrum, I have been able to continued on page 9... ICA Line Rider, August 2014

...continued from page 8 represent Idaho’s cattlemen in Washington, D.C., before top officials in government. I have also been to many corners of the country at national industry meetings. Everywhere I go, I wear my affiliation with ICA as a badge of honor and keep close to my heart the people and the industry I have the pleasure of serving. 5. Youth Programs – I do not even want to say how many years ago it was that I won the ICA “Superior Beef Project” buckle with my steer at the Cassia County Fair, nor when I was a top three finisher in my high school years in the “Heifer of the Year” contest. In my college years out of state, my ICA bumper sticker was proudly displayed on the back of my little Pontiac LeMans. These events were my first exposures to ICA, and they certainly led me in my desire to find a job with ICA after college. Our ability to reach out to the youth in our industry will ensure our success in the future. 4. Owyhee 68 – During my time with ICA, we have frequently joined in litigation in defense of the federal agencies’ ability to allow livestock grazing against the constant attacks of an extreme antigrazing organization. Not until last year, did we actually go on the offense and file suit against a federal agency for essentially giving in to said extreme groups and drastically cutting 68 grazing permits in Owyhee County. For ICA to take on such a monumental effort, in the face of tens of thousands of dollars in expected costs, was quite unprecedented. Our leadership did not take this decision lightly. Since our first filing, I have been continually amazed and humbled by the generosity of our industry across the state in protecting those in need.

my ICA connections my closest acquaintances and look forward to ICA’s Summer Round-Up and Annual Convention as though it were a family reunion. I’m convinced that ICA membership represents the greatest people in the world—the salt of the earth. These are people who volunteer countless hours of their time and effort to staunchly protect our industry, and who would gladly give me the shirt off their back if I was ever in need. My life is richer because of the familial, and certainly lifelong, friendships I have with my ICA friends. We are currently in midst of planning events to mark ICA’s coming 100th anniversary in 2015. The fact that ICA has been around for 100 years and remains a force to be reckoned with in Boise is testament to its staying power and the value of the industry it represents—take it from someone who has worked for the outfit for nearly one-sixth of its existence and not quite—but close to—half of her lifetime. Hardly a day goes by that I do not feel grateful for the opportunity to remain tied to the industry I grew up in and have always loved. As happens with many ranch-raised kids, it was not in my cards to return to the family ranch full-time despite the desires of my heart. My involvement with ICA has not only allowed me to stay daily connected to the cattle industry, but has afforded me the opportunity to leave my mark, however small, in preserving and protecting this wonderful way of life.

3. Sage Grouse – No issue has demanded as much of my time through these years as sage grouse. We all tire of hearing this species will be the “spotted owl of the grazing industry,” but the fact remains that listing of sage grouse would be devastating to Idaho ranchers. Because of this, the sage grouse issue has been the top priority for ICA for several years running and hardly a day goes by I don’t do some work related to sage grouse management or conservation. 2. CattleWomen’s Scholarship Saddle – How could this possibly not be at, or near, the top of the list?! When I won the CattleWomen’s saddle raffle at last year’s convention, it was one of the top moments of my life, let alone with ICA. I have purchased a raffle ticket or two every one of my fifteen years at ICA, not really expecting to be lucky enough to win. What a shock I got last November! To win that saddle in that environment surrounded by my ICA family (see below) and in such a dramatic way as was done at the banquet, was quite incomparable. My beautiful Nancy Martiny saddle will forever be among my most prized possessions and a constant reminder of the great organization I’ve been privileged to associate with for the past 15 years.

110 years of of supporting supporting the the cattle cattle industry. industry.

1. ICA Members – Although it may sound cliché, it remains true that many ICA members and staff are like family to me. You don’t spend 15 years working and traveling with people without developing a strong connection to them. I consider ICA Line Rider, August 2014

FEEDER FOCUS

The Growing Threat of FMD by Britany Hurst, Feeder Coordinator

ecause Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was eradicated from the United States in 1929, it is easy to believe it’s as much of a threat as yellow fever, malaria or hookworm. However, just because the United States Center for Disease Control has listed those three diseases as annihilated from our country, the threat is still real. The Stegomyia mosquito, the host of yellow fever, still exists in Africa, tropical and subtropical regions. Likewise, three species of the Anopheles mosquito, which spread malaria, are alive and well in the same regions, and have been found in the United States. With international travel so commonplace, the threat of such diseases is still prevalent, and travelers are still subjected to vaccinations against tropical, insect-hosted diseases. Just as much as the reintroduction of yellow fever and malaria is still a threat to the U.S. population, the reintroduction of FMD is a threat to U.S. cattle herds. Dr. Bill Barton, State Veterinarian with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), spoke to the ICA Feeder Council at summer Round-Up in Idaho Falls in June about the real threat of FMD to Idaho feedlots and cattle herds. Dr. Barton explained that FMD is the biggest disease threat we face as an industry, and imports from Brazil and the threat of agroterrorism increase the threat of FMD reintroduction in the United States. Currently, the United States is classified as ‘free without vaccination’ in the FMD classification system. This grade allows the United States to export beef and live cattle without additional imposition of regulations internationally. Should an animal test positive for FMD, our ranking would fall and take with it our export opportunities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a rule to allow importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from 14 states in Brazil. While Brazil is also considered free of FMD, it is classified as ‘free with vaccination’ which means Brazil must use vaccination to keep FMD under control. If the United States allows imports of beef from Brazil, it would be the first time in our history that beef imports would be allowed from a ‘free with vaccination’ country. Although their risk analysis concludes the overall risk of reintroduction of FMD associated with allowing fresh beef to enter the United States from Brazil is low, USDA acknowledges that “as long as FMD is endemic in the overall region in South America, there is a risk of reintroduction from adjacent areas into the export region.” So why is FMD our biggest threat? FMD is incredibly resilient; surviving for months in optimal conditions. It can survive for a minimum of two days in the human respiratory system, and remains in milk, bone marrow, lymph glands, green hides, uncooked meat, semen, and embryos. FMD is easily transmitted and spreads quickly through respiratory aerosols, direct and indirect contact, and fomites (clothing, tires, shoes, etc.). Any cloven-hoof animal, including undomesticated animals such as elk and deer, are hosts of FMD and can transmit the disease to livestock through a number of avenues. While porcine animals are the amplification host of FMD, bovine and other cloven hoof animals are sentinel hosts, which means that while not as quickly

as in the amplification host, the disease does still multiply. FMD has an incubation period of two to 12 days, usually manifesting clinical symptoms—lesions in/on the mouth, teats and feet—between days five and seven. A modeling exercise assessing the intentional introduction of FMD in Kansas estimated that by day five of introduction, FMD will have spread across 25 states in the United States. Within two weeks of initial exposure, 44 states in the United States will be exposed to FMD. Why don’t we vaccinate against FMD? Well, besides the international trade implications, FMD is a complex disease with seven distinct serotypes and more than 64 sub-serotypes. A vaccine against FMD has to be manufactured for each specific strain of FMD at the Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, N.Y. Furthermore, current vaccinations do not eliminate FMD, they only reduce symptoms. Moreover, revaccination would be required, and producers would be left chasing their own tail, so to speak. When FMD was eradicated from the United States 85 years ago, it was done through livestock depopulation, which is the only sure way to eliminate and stop the spread of FMD. However, to say livestock depopulation creates carcass disposal complications is an understatement. United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) works diligently to find and eliminate accidental introduction of FMD in this country, and reports weekly interceptions of meat and meat products from other countries that test positive from FMD. Unfortunately, stopping travelers from endemic or affected regions from bringing FMD to the United States on their clothes or shoes is an impossible task to accomplish. And because many travelers either do not know about FMD or fail to see FMD as a concern, accidental exposure to your operation is a very real possibility. This fact makes the threat of agroterrorism even more real and daunting. Documents found in caves used by the Taliban evidence intent to use FMD against the United States. Reintroduction of FMD would decimate American livestock industries, American food production, and the economy within weeks, and the far-reaching economic effects of reintroduction are impossible to predict and prepare for. USDA and ISDA have an action plan in place should FMD be reintroduced to the United States. The two agencies work together participating in drills for emergency response, which include intrastate herd isolation and stopping interstate trade. As a producer, it is important to have bio-security protocols in place at your operation. Limit public access to your operation, and make sure employees know that unauthorized vehicles should be stopped, checked and reported. Likewise, visitors to your operation should not have been outside the United States in the past five days, and if you or any of your employees have traveled outside the United States, ban livestock contact for five days after returning to the U.S. And, of course, if any of your livestock show oral, foot or teat lesions, report those symptoms immediately to your veterinarian. ICA Line Rider, August 2014

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IDAHO BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS

IBC Sets Ambitious Promotions Plan for 2015 byTraci Bracco, IBC Executive Director

he Idaho Beef Council’s 2014-2015 fiscal year is underway and moving full steam ahead. In May the board of directors set the fiscal budget and approved an ambitious market plan consisting of more than 55 consumer-based programs to help build the demand for beef and drive sales with our retail and restaurant partners. The Idaho Beef Council approved a budget that projects beef checkoff assessments in Idaho to generate a total budget of $2.2 million during the next fiscal year. As required under Federal law, one third of those assessments are sent to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to fund national beef checkoff programs, leaving an in-state budget of $1.3 million after remittance to the Beef Board and a 5 percent collection fee paid to the state brand office. FY15 PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS Promotion Programs: $562,000 – Includes digital, radio, television and outdoor advertising, as well as retail and foodservice promotions. As more consumers are increasing the amount of time spent on the Internet, IBC will expand its digital and social media efforts this year to promote beef and increase awareness of Idaho’s beef industry. Consumer Information Programs: $264,000 – Includes youth and adult events, health and medical professional outreach, PR and issues management. We will continue to link beef to good health through fitness events like the Ironman triathlon and utilize our Team BEEF ambassadors throughout the state. Health partnerships will continue to be focused on in order to reach health “gatekeepers” with the nutritional attributes of beef so they may communicate a positive nutrition message to their patients. Industry Information: $46,000 – Includes producer education activities such as the Idaho Beef Quality Assurance Program and industry public relations and issues information. Research: $185,000 – Three new research projects were approved for funding in FY15. Producer Communications: $72,000 – Includes production and distribution of the IBC annual report and newsletters, advertising with industry trade media/ publications, producer meetings and events. International Marketing: $148,000 – Contributions to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, based on 8 percent of net-in-state income, and includes one board seat and a collaborative Pacific Northwest export promotion with

Idaho, Oregon and Washington beef councils. National Programs: $241,000 – Contributions through the Federation of State Beef Councils for national checkoff programs and outreach to high population states through the Federation Initiative Fund. Includes three board seats. IDAHO BEEF COUNCIL 2014-2015 OFFICERS The Idaho Beef Council board of directors re-elected Judy Hinman, a cow-calf producer from Emmett to serve an additional term as Chairman. Morgan Evans, a cow-calf producer from Downey was re-elected Vice Chairman, and Scott McNeley of Grand View, representing cattle feeders, is serving a second term as Treasurer. These individuals will also represent Idaho as Directors to the Federation of State Beef Councils. Other beef council directors include Cevin Jones, Eden representing feeders, Frank Teunissen, New Plymouth, and Lou Murgoitio, Boise, representing dairy producers, Bruce Mulkey, a cow-calf producer from Salmon and Bruce Billington an auction market representative from Twin Falls.

SEE YOUR CHECKOFF IN ACTION AT THE 5th ANNUAL BSU BEEF GAME DAY We want you to “get in the game” and join us for Beef Day at Boise State University (BSU). Beef is the title sponsor of the BSU vs. Fresno State game on Oct. 17, and we’re raising the visibility of beef with a unique game-day promotion. Consumers can stop by the BEEF VIP Tent and enjoy a free bowl of Cowboy Chili, enter to win a year’s supply of beef, pick up their favorite beef recipes and engage with the men and women who put beef on their dinner tables. Beef producers are invited to help serve beef samples and share in the fun as we raise awareness of beef, and Idaho’s beef industry. All producers who help out will be treated to FREE tickets to the game and seated together in a special section of the stadium. A limited number of game tickets available so sign up early. To reserve your tickets contact the Idaho Beef Council office at (208) 376-6004 for a sign up form. ICA Line Rider, August 2014

Idaho AgCredit and CoBank’s $8,000 donation to benefit Beef Counts program Each year the Idaho Agricultural Credit Association (Idaho AgCredit) gives back to the communities it serves through donations to senior citizen centers, educational programs and facilities as well as other local programs. Most recently the association chose to donate $4,000 to The Idaho Foodbank’s Beef Counts program. In addition, the donation was matched by CoBank’s ‘Sharing Success’ donation with another $4,000, therefore a combined gift of $8,000 was given to the Idaho Beef Counts program. The Beef Counts program addresses the issue of food insecurity in Idaho by providing nutrient-rich, wholesome beef to the Idaho Foodbank and its statewide partner network.. One of the Foodbank’s greatest need is a consistent supply of high quality protein, of which beef is a great source. The $8,000 was again leveraged through donations from Agri Beef Co., which provide a 50 percent cash match on all donations to the program. “With one in six adults and one in five children being hungry in Idaho, the Board felt this was an excellent way to help fill a need,” says Daniel Allred, president and CEO of Idaho AgCredit. “Through the assistance of CoBank and generous donations from Agri Beef Co., it seemed like an excellent way to multiply the good that could come from the Association’s initial donation.” According to The Idaho Foodbank, the net result of the contribution is approximately 15,920 3-oz. servings of beef, which will be distributed through the Foodbank and its community-based partner network throughout the state. “We are grateful for the support of Idaho businesses and ranching families,” says Jenifer Johnson, VP of Development with The Idaho Foodbank. “We live in a generous and agriculturally rich state, where people understand the importance of community and caring. This donation means a great deal to families struggling to make ends meet and put healthy food on the table.” Beef Counts is a program initiated by the Idaho cattle community in 2010. Since that time, more than 600,000 total servings have been shared with Idaho’s hungry. Idaho AgCredit is a farmer-owned cooperative which began in 1934 as Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association (Eastern Idaho PCA). As part of the national Farm Credit System, Idaho AgCredit makes production, equipment and mortgage loans to eligible farmers and ranchers in Eastern and Southern Idaho and a portion of Western Wyoming. Idaho AgCredit is headquartered in Blackfoot and also has offices in Rexburg, American Falls and Twin Falls. “We offer easily accessible credit at a fair price and local employees understand agriculture,” Allred says. “As a cooperative, we return a portion of our profits to our members as patronage dividends.” Every year, members come together to elect a local board of directors that governs the policies of Idaho AgCredit. For more information go to idahoagcredit.com. The Association’s underlying funding source is CoBank, a national cooperative bank located near Denver. ICA Line Rider, August 2014

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FOREMAN’S 101 Livestock identification and tracking serves as a vital component to any animal operation. This month’s Foreman’s 101 shares information about a few products our Allied Industry members offer to livestock producers. Temple Tag / Z Tags—Two Trusted Brands, One Great Company Temple Tag and Z Tags merged their two companies together under the corporate ownership of Datamars on March 1, 2014. The combined resources of products, services and people now gives the livestock production industry a viable single source for their animal identification needs. The long venerated and trusted brands of Temple Tag and Z Tags now offer synergistic and compatible solutions for livestock production. A full line of tags are now available from the simple visual Temple Tag Original® tags, Feeder & Super Feeder tags, Z Tags Feedlot tags to the long term visual tags including the Temple Herdsman® and Z Tags 1 Piece Cow Tags. These extended use tags are quality laser marked for life of the animal and the best readability with the darkest laser marked imprint on the market. Accessories for the tags include Feedlot Hot Stamp machines, tag cutters, long lasting reliable Tag Markers and applicators for all tag types such as the Original® punch, V Blade Feeder, Herdsman II with EasiEar® release to the revolutionary Z Tags One Piece applicator. For the next generation of animal management a complete line of Electronic ID (EID) tags are available in the ComfortEar® tags for both FDX and HDX technology. Both visual and EID tags are available for the USDA Animal Disease Traceability program. Temple Tag / Z Tags as trusted brands are both long known for their innovative leadership and outstanding customer service are now joined as one to be big enough to meet modern animal identification needs, but small enough to care. For more information, contact Dave Myklegard at 208-863-2996 or davemyklegard@gmail.com.

FieldSync Tracking your livestock can be a tough job. FieldSync has created the tools that you need to get the most out of your day and your operation. Entering critical data about your animals on a mobile device saves you time and money. FieldSync has allowed many to immediately lower operation costs, manage more animals to increase revenue, eliminate costly mistakes and identify risks early. Our customers are able to check in and checkout livestock 50 percent faster. They have also tackled source verification, and are able to track treatments, pulls and weight gains on an individual basis. Built in reports and alerts make it easy to react to critical and time sensitive situations. FieldSync can also be used for managing your rangeland by reducing litigation, reducing environmental impact, reducing fines, and easier access to permits. To find out more, visit www.fieldsync.net or contact Pam Sherman at pam.sherman@fieldsync.net. Allflex USA, Inc. and EID There continues to be significant discussion regarding the use of Electronic Identification (EID) and it’s value in the marketplace. The reality is that an EID tag, with a unique number is the most efficient way to keep track of animal inventories. Additionally, there are many production related tasks that can be associated with an EID number and a visual tag to more efficiently keep the records that are important to producers. The Dairy industry is “all in” on EID with a large percentage of operations utilizing the technology. As Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) moves forward, EID tags are valuable options for interstate commerce if associated with an 840 or country code. Some states are adopting options for Orange EID tags as bangs identifiers as well as “official” tags for out of state movement. • Ease of recording with a scale and software, less time, less human error, speed, less stress • Ease of transferring cattle data to

another owner, makes cattle worth more by individual management • In genetic record keeping, gives individuals specific ID ( similar to a breed registration number) • Buyers of cattle with EID, are assured that seller added value to the calves through management • Back up ID from a visual tag that has better retention • Can be used to verify branded beef programs • If you are selling good genetics, valueadded cattle in a commercial market, you need to mark those cattle so that they are not considered the “average” . The EID tag was developed as a management tool to aid everyone in the beef supply chain. The ability to create a better beef supply by managing out the non-preforming animals at every step in the production chain means positive things for everyone involved. The EID tags are truly keys that drive a number of tools. The difference in EID and SVID is that EID offers two or three important front end benefits such as accuracy, speed, and higher retention. The secondary benefits come from the association to equipment that utilize the EID tags. The opportunities to capture and manage data points, that identify the non-performers, means producers now are able to get better returns on the fixed assets such as land and equipment while reducing the variable costs such as feed, fertilizer, and labor. Producers that utilize the technology are typically on the forefront of production efficiency and rewarded by higher prices when they market their animals because either the buyers have some history that has proven the animal’s efficiency and/or the animals are qualified for markets that offer premiums. EID is precision farming for cattlemen. Allflex USA offers other options for livestock identification. For more information, contact Scott Holt at 208-850-1329 or sholt@allflexusa.com.

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Key Steps to Grazing Management How you maintain good grazing conditions in your pasture has a lot to do with your grazing management plan and stocking rate. To avoid poor conditions, you should initiate a grazing management plan that includes these key steps: 1. Maintain the appropriate stocking rate. Determine the right number of cattle to keep your pasture in good to excellent condition. 2. Monitor grazing. Erect 10 by 10 foot enclosures to protect grass from cows in various areas. Monitor grazing at regular intervals. When grass outside an enclosure has been grazed down 50 percent, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move the cattle to another pasture and let that pasture recover. 3. Record pasture condition over time. Drive a steel post into the ground, and then take photos in all four directions away from the post. Each year, take another set of pictures. Compare to see if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re maintaining the grass system or finding encroachment or the establishment of increased plants or other undesirable plants. 4. Modify grazing patterns. If there are areas where cows arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grazing, encourage them to use those spots with mineral blocks or water tanks. 5. Adjust the stocking rate as needed. If your pasture needs recovery time, you may need to lease additional pasture land or reduce cattle numbers for the long-term good of your operation. While these are not easy decisions to make, they are sometimes necessary. Source: http://www.dupont.com/products-andservices/land-vegetation-management/rangepasture-weed-control/articles/three-step-foragemanagement.html

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compiled by Lauren Clark, ICA Summer Intern and Maggie Malson, ICA Publisher

ore than 200 cattle producers and other industry professionals gathered June 24-25 in Idaho Falls for the ICA Summer Round-Up. Tuesday’s sessions featured the Northwest Farm Credit Services Cattle Industry Symposium. Additional meetings and presentations, as well as the annual J.R. Simplot Memorial Golf Tournament and a range tour to Harriman State Park were additional highlights of the event, which concluded Wednesday night with the 2nd Annual Idaho Cattle Save the Planet Dinner. MARKET OUTLOOK Jim Robb of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Robb began with an outlook of the fed cattle market. “The market has gone higher than expected in 2014, with prices high and steady for 700-800 pound steers, 500-600 pound steers and slaughter cows,” he said. Robb also commented that we can expect next year to receive a dollar or more per head for cull cows and that we can expect prices to reach record highs in all markets including fed cattle and cull cows. “I predict fed cattle prices will peak in 2015 or 2016 and we will see a gradual decline in prices during the next few years,” he added. Robb discussed the consumer demand profile, commenting on the economy shrinking in the first quarter and that disposable income in the U.S. household is less than in 2008. Despite this economic downturn, demand for fresh beef has stayed fairly constant. The international trade perspective was also discussed. “In 2004, beef exports collapsed due to the BSE outbreak, but exports are now holding steady,” he said. “Beef exports have increased to major markets including Japan, which has opened up full trade of beef from the United States.

The meeting rooms were full as attendees listened to a great line-up of speakers. Ron Kay, ISDA Range Specialist talks to Range Tour attendees about the importance of rangeland monitoring, and how ISDA is helping ranchers in their efforts. Using BLM standards will help if challenges to grazing come up in court.

“Imports have not grown at the expected rate as the rest of the world because of shrinking cattle numbers and the United States rebuilding its cattle herd,” Robb added. “In addition, variety meat exports have steadily increased and export values of hides, variety meats, tallow and meat have increased, while live cattle export value is on the decline.” In regards to feedstuffs, Robb explained corn prices are down significantly from 2013, however even if corn prices go up, cattle prices will only drop a small amount. In addition, hay stocks around the country are up 35 percent from a year ago. This is still small compared to historical records. Robb also discussed U.S. cattle numbers, which continue to increase. “There are currently 29 million head of cattle in the United States, but beef cattle numbers have decreased by 255,000 head from 2013,” he shared. “Heifers held as beef cow replacements are up 1.7 percent and beef cow slaughter is down. In addition, cattle inventory is expected to have a modest growth and will begin the year about same

place as the starting point in 2013.” Robb explained cattle inventory has gone down, but beef production really hasn’t decreased as production was partly impacted by the large amount of cow slaughter last year. “Cattle rates of return are extremely high right now at about $400 per head compared to only $93 per head last year,” he pointed out. “I would suggest producers use this extra income for new working facilities, range improvements and other improvements that will have positive effects.” In conclusion, Robb said domestic consumer beef demand has improved, while foreign beef demand is relatively strong, it may struggle. “Price volatility will continue, as will market stocks,” he said. “Chicken and pork output is ramping up, and controls are already set to reduced beef output throughout 2015. Cattle price peak is on the horizon. At this time, mistakes are costly and sound business practices are required, feedstuff costs are down, but still high and forage is valuable, and segmentation of the market is accelerating.” ICA Line Rider, August 2014

MONUMENT DESIGNATIONS John Freemuth, a political science professor at Boise State University, spoke regarding public lands and possible monument designations. Freemuth began with public lands and the incorrect assumption by the general public that Congress is now taking back all federal lands. “That simply isn’t true,” he said. “Congress has just changed their minds about what they want to do with public lands.” The government has transferred federal lands to states, including national parks and forests. People thought Bureau of Land Management land would be transferred to the states as well, but this is not the case. In the legal sense, Congress could sell the land and privatize it. The President has the power to grant forest reserves, but Congress took away that power after millions of acres had already been set aside. “Multiple use became an issue of one party saying we are getting rid of your use to protect my use,” Freemuth explained. He added that for public land policies to change we must make Congress do something about it, and it is important that people come together to make a change. This is time and money consuming, but important. “Collaboration is the best path forward,” Freemuth said. “We need to start building agreement on issues step by step that could eventually lead to a larger agreed upon solution for these public lands issues.” In regards to the Antiquities Act and the Boulder/White Cloud Monument designation, Freemuth believes this designation is inevitable, however, how the proclamation is written will be very important, and the President has a lot of leeway. Freemuth believes the best idea is to create guidelines and have the ISDA, BLM, Governor, and other officials appoint a committee to hash out the details. Not much will be done with the proclamation until they have more public comments and hear public opinions. One misconception about the proclamation is that the monument designation is trying to fix a problem. In fact, they just want to protect the land. Freemuth says that even with additional public opinion, this will not change Congress’ decision to proclaim the White Clouds a monument. The monument will most likely not be used to curtail grazing.

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RISK MANAGEMENT 101 Brett Crosby, a partner in Custom Ag Solutions, which centers on economic research and outreach, as well as educating producers about their options in the cattle market. Crosby’s focus was breaking down what futures and contracts are, how they can benefit producers and how they can be used as protection from risk. In 2008, the cattle market set an all-time high and then dropped suddenly by 20 percent. Today cattle prices are also at record-setting highs, but things can change in a hurry and it’s important to protect yourself from the risk of another drop in the market. Crosby defined risk as a function of variance, and when we manage risk, we are trying to eliminate “troughs” or lows. Crosby also explained that managing risk in the cattle industry includes management practices, diversification, flexibility and transferring risk by contracting futures early and buying insurance. Futures Contracts Contracts for futures are standardized and include agreeing to provide a certain quality at a certain location at a certain time, i.e. the contract has a finite life as the contract matures. “Price discovery is really where investors find the most value,” Crosby said. “For example, when investors look at August fed cattle futures, they are looking at what the market’s best guess is for the last trading day in August. The floor price for contracts are decided by futures markets.” Options Options on the other hand, are insurance for a futures contract. Crosby said if he called a feedlot and he is afraid that prices will drop, options give him the right to buy feeder cattle futures at a certain price. If the price goes up, he gets the difference. “Options also give us the right to sell cattle at a certain price,” he added. “When trading futures, if I bought futures on a load of cattle at a certain price, then the price of cattle increases, I receive the difference between what I paid and what price cattle are being traded.” Futures also have a limit of how much and a minimum that the price can move daily. Forward Contracting Crosby also discussed forward contracting in which you set a price and you are guaranteed that price. You are entering into a position where you are hoping to make money if the price goes down, but may lose money if it goes up. Futures contracts can be more attractive because you can always get out at any time if the market keeps going up, so you have more flexibility. In forward contracting, however, once you have set a price you are stuck in the contract and can’t get out. Futures contracts are not a guarantee, but an offsetting investment. You can buy a futures contract before forward contracting. If you do plan to go to a feedlot with your calves and feed them, they can help you hedge, can hedge for you or create a contract with the packing company for you. Custom Ag Solutions has a series of webinars on their website with great resources to learn more about risk management, and trading futures and options. Staff from Associated Foods gave a cutting demonstration breaking down the chuck and round into more consumer friendly products. They have seen more value added with the beef retail value cuts research funded by the Beef Checkoff. Associated Foods sells 28 million pounds of beef annually. They still want to process their beef in their stores. It’s essential to have continued training to educate and retain professional meat cutters.

J.R. SIMPLOT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

1st Place Golf Team: Bill Lickley, Laurie Lickley, Steve Harrison and Bronc May (not pictured.) Sponsored by Novartis.

A large crowd gathered for an awards presentation and the 2nd Annual Idaho Cattle Save the Planet Dinner.

2nd Place Golf Team: Brennon Lancaster, Norman Lancaster, Randy Lancaster and Ray Shaffer. Team sponsored by 7 Rivers Livestock Commission.

Longest Drive: Martha Tolman and Brennon Lancaster. (not pictured) Closest to Pin: Pete Cortez and Suzette Lancaster. Both awards sponsored by D&B Supply.

3rd Place Golf Team: Greg Garatea, Tom Hennessey, Reed Bishop and Carl Billhimer. Sponsored by Novartis.

Longest Putt: Charles Lyons and Bruce Mulkey. Sponsored by University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

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Judy Hinman presents Jared and Tay Brackett with a plaque honoring their Idaho Cattle Foundation donation.

Kami Beukers, Alltech, presents Skyler Smith, a BYU-Idaho student, with a scholarship award.

RANGE TOUR

Zac Skaar and Bruce Mulkey played on the last place team, which received consolation prizes and part of the calcutta earnings. Carl and Robin Lufkin (not pictured) also played on the team. Sponsored by Temple Tags / Z Tags.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Ranger Bert Mecham explained the history of the Harriman State Park, located near Island Park on Henry’s Fork of the Snake River.

Above: The tour made a stop at the Lower Mesa Falls.

The park is 11,000 acres. The rich wildlife habitat has been preserved since the turn of the century when it became known as the “Railroad Ranch.” It started as a working cattle ranch and retreat owned by the Harrimans of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Below: Harriman State Park is a multiuse facility allowing seasonal grazing, horseback riding and hiking trails, fishing and winter recreational activites. 1,600 AUMs are allowed. Grazing takes place from September to October, as summer months are busy with tourists and recreationalists.

7 Rivers Livestock Agri Beef Co. Allflex CAL Ranch Store Commercial Tire D & B Supply DL Evans DL Myklegard/Multimen DL Myklegard/Temple Tag/Z-Tag HUB International IMMVAC Inc. Idaho CattleWomen Council Independent Ag Network Intermountain Beef Key Ag (Excell Pro) Magic Valley Cattlemen Micro Technologies Newport Labs Novartis Animal Health Performix Nutrition Roto-Mix Scoular Co. Simplot Skaar Livestock The Bank of Commerce Total Scale Service University of Idaho College of Ag & Life Sciences Western Stockmen’s Wilbur-Ellis Zoetis

Shane Jacobson (middle), Jacobson Land & Cattle, and his family have a grazing lease and also sublease to other ranching families.

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RANCHING FOR PROFIT Dave Pratt of Ranch Management Consultants gave his three-part workshop about creating the most profit for your operation. The first part of the workshop centered on why ranching for profit is so important. He reviewed some simple accounting terms that are important to distinguish between in your operation to make the most profit.

“Working capital produces income and is something you will use, but will eventually sell, while fixed assets are permanent such as buildings, equipment, etc.,” Pratt explained. “These will depreciate. Most of your wealth is in fixed assets.” Pratt stressed the importance of working more productively, rather than harder in order to make more profit. “Twenty percent of the things we do produce 80 percent of the money,” he said. “So if you work harder on the 20 percent,

then you will not make money. Increasing effectiveness is the key to profitability.” Pratt also referenced Robert Kyoski’s four ways to make money, either as self-employed, a business owner, an employee or as an investor. “Contrary to popular belief, most ranchers are self-employed, not business owners,” he added. In the second part of the workshop, Pratt discussed how beginning ranchers don’t go bankrupt when beginning costs are so high. His answer—these operations are subsidized. “Ranch income is subsidized by off-farm income, working for free, appreciating land values, and inherited wealth,” he explained. “There are also three choices to consider when starting a livestock business from scratch—subsidize the business, go broke and out of business, or make a profit. It is also important to note that a sustainable and profitable business is built on ordinary effort and that 60-80 percent of the costs in your operation are overhead costs.” In the third part of the workshop, Pratt revealed three secrets to increasing profit are decreasing overhead costs of land and livestock, improving gross margin per unit or the gross product direct costs, and increasing turnover by increasing numbers or changing or adding to the enterprise. “The vital signs for a business are in the universal key performance indicators—return on assets, asset turnover ratio, gross margin ratio, overhead ratio, and gross product per full time employee,” Pratt concluded. Pratt also informed attendees that ranchingforprofit.com has all of the information covered in the workshop, and a youtube channel also covers the information. The website information includes a “profit tips” blog and information on the Ranching for Profit School. The Ranching for Profit School will be held in Boise from Nov. 30Dec. 6, 2014. ICA Line Rider, August 2014

IMPLANTS AND GROWTH PROMOTANTS Dr. Wade Nichols, Merck Animal Health, highlighted the use of growth hormones in beef cattle. Safety of Hormone Implants • Low oral activity—only 10 percent absorbed when administered orally. • Administered in a slow release matrix. • Implant placed in an inedible portion of the animal—in the case of cattle, that is the ear, as it’s the only portion not eaten. • Under-utitlized hormones are excreted rapidly by the animal. • Compounds have been proven safe for more than 50 years. • People are living longer, healthier lives. Things to Consider • Increased Efficiency: more beef produced per cow milk, more efficient use of both grasslands and grain farm acres, less stress on environment due to fewer acres diverted from natural habitat to production agriculture. • More land available for other uses. • Decrease amount of Nitrogen, Potassium and other minerals introduced into the environment. • Improved margin and $ to your bottom line. Implications of Implants • If we stopped using implants: a serving of beef would not contain significantly less hormones. • Implants reduce the cost of beef production by 10-25 percent. • If this advantage were lost, beef ’s market share would drop 3-8 percent; $100+ million in retail sales would be lost and the cow herd might be reduced by 5-15 percent. Summary • Implants are one of the most profitable management tools available to cattle producers at all stages of production. • The use of anabolic growth promotants is very safe and has a positive impact on environment and society.

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BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE Billy Whitehurst and Shannon Williams, beef extension educators with the University of Idaho, presented a short course on BQA curriculum. Quick Idaho Facts (source: Census of Agriculture) • 24 percent of cattle owners account for ownership of 83 percent of beef cattle in the state • 1,977 producers own 50 or more head • 8,336 beef producers and 934 dairy producers • 2.4 million total cattle, including 485,000 beef brood cows and 579,000 milking cows. Balance of cattle are feedlot, beef and dairy replacement heifers, and calves at side. “In Idaho, we have 1,550 BQA certified producers,” Whitehurst said. “If you think about concentration of cattle, we have majority of our cattle being produced under BQA practices, so that’s a good thing. We really want to keep perpetuating that.” Each year, UI conducets 20-25 BQA workshops around the state to keep that current. “BQA certification is about assuring the public of what we’re doing,” Whitehurst said. How We Feed Them Avoid contamination of feeds • Don’t store chemical, oil, fuel, etc. near feed • Sanitize feed equipment if you use it for other purposes, ie. cleaning pens • Fix hydraulic leaks on loaders and feed equipment “There is a consumer misconception about what we can and cannot feed,” Whitehurst mentioned. “It’s good to know and understand, so if you have ever have a captive audience on an airplane ride or you get questions, take advantage of it. We know we can’t feed meat and bone meal derived from ruminants, but we can still feed tallow, blood byproducts, gelatin and milk products.” How We Handle Them “When surveyed 93 percent of producers say good stockmanship and handling skills is the main thing they employ on their ranch or feedlot to increase the quality of the animal,” Whitehurst said. • Avoid bruising. “Just because cattle are in good condition and fat does not mean they have a lot of cushion, particularly over their hindend,” Whitehurst said. “Good handling is responsiblity of producers, as well as at the feedlot and the trucking company hauling them.” • Loin bruises are the most common and most costly. • Cull cows are a direct link from cow-calf producers to the packer, usually through livestock auctions. These cattle account for 15-20 percent of total beef production. “So, we need to think handling because if we don’t keep things low key and low stress, we can end up with some nasty looking bruises. We need to think about what we do,” he added. How We Inject Them “When we think about quality assurance, 99 percent of what we’re trying to do would be achieved if people would read and follow label instructions,” Whitehurst commented. • Shots go subcutaneous “88 percent or more of shots or more are going subcu into the neck, which is a huge improvement over 20 years ago,” Whitehurst said. • Use right size of needle and change often. “Bottom line, every time you give a shot, think about what it’s going to look like on the other side. Remember to use the smallest needle for the product your administering and the animal receiving it,” he added. “We’re finding what we even at branding go all the way through to the packing house. ICA Line Rider, August 2014

Billy Whitehurst, beef educator with the University of Idaho, explained the importance of the Beef Quality Assurance program.

• Keep records in writing • Identification of animals is vital • Keep records for at least two years • Keep receipts “Include lot number, batch, serial numbers, expiration date, withdrawal dates, who made injection, any veterianarian notes if you go off label,” Whitehurst concluded.

Extra Label Drug Use “Every time you go off-label, even if it’s an over-the-counter product, you need a prescription,” Whitehurst said. • Must be done by veterinarian • Have valid vet/client relationship • Withdrawl times may change • Only allowed to go off label for injectable drugs. Feed additives have hard and fast rules. Vaccinations • Give subcutaneous in the neck • Store vaccines between 35-45 degrees • Keep a thermometer in fridge and in cooler. • Keep out of sunlight and keep from freezing. Vaccine is ineffective once frozen. Keep Good Records “Record keeping is one of the most important things we do,” Whitehurst concluded. • Health protocol • Feedstuffs and additives • Pesticides and herbicides • Medicines and vaccines “95 percent of producers in nation have some level of health protocol, but only 31 percent of us keep it in writing,” he said.

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a day in the LIFE... of an Allied Industry Rep by Carmen Stevens

This article is for those of you whom wonder what the salesman you see at Conventions and on the golf course really do to earn a paycheck. My name is Carmen Stevens. I am a manufacture representative for Bayer Healthcare Farm Animal Products. My territory is Idaho, western Montana and Utah. My home office is in Gooding. My customers are DVM’s, producers and distributors. July 7, 2014 Conference call with my region. I am travelling to Western Montana for the week. I have to do my call along the road. Longer call than usual; going over the fall programs. Cell service is horrible in this part of Montana. First call of the day is Great Falls with Greg Haugen Purchaser for CSWW Big R. Greg does all of the animal health purchasing for 10 stores. Detailed Annihilator PolyZone and discussed their upcoming Mid-States buying show. For the next call I met up with John De Groot for a ride along. John deals with the Hutterite Colonies in Montana. First stop was the Rockport Colony. We met with Ike, the production manager, for the poultry segment of the Colony. I talked to him about our insecticides and their use in the egg house. They have 100 head of dairy cows, 450 sows, 1,000 head of sheep and 13,000 layers. There is definite opportunity for business. Traveled down the road to Miller Colony. Met with the production manager there and also was able to meet with the secretary of the Colony. Bell rings at 11:30 for lunch and business stops.

Carmen spends a lot of time on the road visiting veterinarians, producers and distributors.

John and I find a good family restaurant in Conrad, Mont. After lunch, we head to Cut Bank to meet up with Cornelius and Paul at the Hidden Lake Colony. The place is immaculate. They produce mostly organic eggs for Costco. Cornelius had some good questions about Annihilator PolyZone. They are in the process of adding a duck egg production facility. Apparently if you are allergic to chicken eggs you can eat duck eggs. Our next stop was Horizon, a brand new Colony in Shelby, Mont. There we met up with the production manager and secretary. The secretary was in the process of hooking up to the internet for the first time. The Colonies calls were good. There is a lot of potential for business, because of all the different species. They were very receptive to my products. Followed up with Dr. Craig Moore in Choteau. I had left him some insecticide tags to try on his cows. He had only put part of them in and was happy with the results. I mentioned the Baytril program coming later in July.

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Traveled back to Great Falls to meet with Tracy Marquis at AHII. While there I had a the chance to detail another Hutterite about our fly bait. I let Tracy know I had been calling on some of his customers to make sure he had product for them. Spent the night in Great Falls and will head to Kalispell in the morning. I had a great day, met some new people and learned about a culture I knew nothing about. This industry has been good to me. I get to travel around some of the most beautiful parts of the United States and be around genuine folks who love what they do. It may seem I mostly get paid to eat, but you can see it’s much more than that.

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News Makers Simplot Inducted into Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Responsibly raised—for feedyard producers this entails looking after their cattle, employees and the environment, all while producing a safe and wholesome product for consumer consumption. In recognition of individual producers who implement responsible practices and in celebration of tradition of the cattle-feeding industry, The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame (CFHOF) was created in 2009. Since then, individuals who have devoted their careers to improving the cattle-feeding industry are recognized each year for their service. On July 30, four individuals were recognized and honored at the CFHOF banquet in Westinmeister, Colo. Inducted into the Hall of Fame this year were cattle feeding legends Roy Dinsdale of Dinsdale Bros. Inc., Palmer, Neb., and the late J.R. “Jack” Simplot of J.R. Simplot Company, Boise, Idaho. In Memory of Karen Louise Bass Karen Louise Bass, 78, of Nampa, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at a care facility in Nampa. Karen was born to Woody and Jean Owen on March 28, 1936, in Nampa where she was reared and graduated from high school. After high school she graduated from Superior Beauty College in Nampa. She married Richard “Dick” Bass on Oct. 15, 1965, and they made their home with their three boys on their ranch in Reynolds Creek, Murphy, Idaho, for almost 35 years. After retiring from the ranch life, they moved to Homedale for a few years and then to Nampa. Karen had many titles in her life and all of them she loved dearly. She was first of all a mother and ranch wife. She owned and operated a beauty salon in Marsing and then in Nampa for many years. She was a 4-H leader as her boys were growing up, a member and past President of the Idaho Cowbelles, a host for the National Beef Cook Off and a member of the Wilson Sage Hens. During all of these years she had time for another passion, sewing. She became a Master Seamstress, second to none. She made beautiful leather pillows and chaps, western shirts for her boys and Dick that were better than store bought, gorgeous quilts, and well over a hundred blankets for Project Linus. This talent and love of hers leaves so many family and friends with

handmade treasures that are cherished. Karen is survived by her husband, Dick Bass, Nampa; her three sons and daughtersin-law, Mike and Sue Bass, Nampa (Zane, Zack and Sarah); Jim and Debbie Bass, Sterling, Alaska (Casey) and Bob and Deana Bass, Nampa (Sammie,Wade and Annie); eleven great grandchildren and her sister and brother-in-law, Marilee and Ron Wood, Meridian. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jon Owen and Pete Owen. An online guestbook is available at www. nampafuneralhome.com. The family suggest memorials be made to the Boise Southwest Idaho Chapter Project Linus, (checks written to Project Linus) c/o Donna Aten, 11874 Altamont St., Caldwell, ID 83605 or the Nampa Elk’s Lodge #1389, 1116 1st St. So., Nampa, ID 83651. In Memory of Celia Black Tindall Celia Mary Black Tindall, 62, of Bruneau, lost her long battle with breast cancer on July 24, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Celia was born to Joe and Margaret Black on May 6, 1952, in Boise. She was the second child born and the only daughter out of nine children. From the time she was born until she was four years old, her family lived at the Hyde Place in Oreana. They moved to Bruneau were she attended elementary school up to the 4th grade when the family decided to move one last time to Indian Cove near Hammett. Her fifth grade and sixth grade years were attended at Hammett Grade School, King Hill Grade School for seventh grade, and from eighth grade to graduation she attended the old Glenns Ferry High School. As a Tri Delta at the University of Idaho she earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. The summer of her senior year of college, Celia moved to Twin Falls, were she was employed as an extension agent for the U of I Twin Falls County Extension. While attending a New Year’s dance in Bruneau she met up with, David Tindall, and discovered that he was a student at CSI in Twin Falls. The two became closer and married on Jan. 14, 1978, at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church in Mountain Home. After the honeymoon they moved to the Tindall family ranch in Grasmere. They started a family of 6 children. In 1985 Celia and the children moved to the Bruneau Valley during

the weekdays so the children could attend school. She was a very active participant with her children’s education and activities. In 1996 Celia went to work as a Home Economics teacher for the Glenns Ferry School district. This was Celia’s passion and she thrived in this environment. The desire to help mold children into young adults was rewarding and Celia loved being part of that process. In 2002 Celia was hired by the Bruneau Grand View School district as the Home Economics teacher until the time of her passing. She was an FCCLA advisor for 18 years. She was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement of the Idaho Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Science and was very honored by this award. Celia was a leader of the Bruneau Canyon 4-H Club for 20 years and Sheep Superintend for the Owyhee County Fair for many years. She was very active in the Owyhee Cowbells and also the Idaho CattleWomen Council, where she served as president and also received the CattleWoman of the Year award. Celia had many friends and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband David Tindall of Grasmere, children Matthew Tindall (Lisa) of Bruneau; Sue Ellen Law (Philip) of Aberdeen; Brooke Tindall, Bruneau; Jennifer Bigelow (Jake) of Emmett; Patrick Tindall (Tristin) of Middleton; Zachery Tindall of Bruneau; parents Joe & Margaret Black of Indian Cove; eight brothers, 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Celia is preceded in death by her nephew Blaise Black. Memorials may be made in Celia’s name to St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in c/o Jessie Miller, 29514 B Tindall Lane, Bruneau, ID 83604 or a charity of your choice. Miss Idaho Cattle Association Wins Title Dusti Olson, Miss Idaho Cattle Association, was crowned the 2015 Miss Rodeo Idaho last month during the Snake River Stampede. Dusti will begin her reign as Miss Rodeo Idaho 2015 in mid-December, following the Miss Rodeo America pageant. She will serve throughout 2015 and represent Idaho at the Miss Rodeo America pageant, 2015. Olson was sponsored by the Idaho Cattle Association. For more details, visit www.missrodeoidaho.com/lady-in-waitingmiss-rodeo-idaho-2015.html. ICA Line Rider, August 2014

Thank you to our new and renewed Idaho Cattle Association members! Your support helps us continue preserving, protecting and promoting all segments of the Idaho cattle industry. Hunter Moyles Idaho Wagyu Genetics D.L. Evans Bank Nampa Johnson Research/Double J Land & Cattle Western States Equipment Wood River Ranch Falls Creek Ranch Eliason Ranch Zoetis Matt & Stacey Doumit Mark Nebeker Slash M Ranch Double R Ranch Quail Canyon Ranch Billy and Marci Whitehurst American Akaushi Association Willow Creek Ranch Sage Meadows Ranch Ed Yragui Phil Hetstuman Land & Cattle Robert Schenk Dallan & Brenda Schenk Limelight Transportation Lake Ranches

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Tending the Herd Rep. Raúl Labrador serves the 1st District of Idaho. He was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Las Vegas. While attending Brigham Young University, he met his wife Rebecca. After graduating with a degree in Spanish, he attended the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle. Labrador and his family relocated to Idaho where he established a successful law practice. He first ran for office in 2006, serving in the Idaho House of Representatives from District 14B. In 2010, he ran for U.S. Congress and was re-elected to a second term in 2012. He is now seeking his third term. Raúl is honored to serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Judiciary Committee. In 2012, his first piece of legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan majority. If signed into law, this bill would ease regulations on the geothermal energy industry, expanding affordable access to energy for Idahoans. Favorite cut of beef? Ribeye Favorite side with steak? Another steak! Bronco, Vandal or Bengal? All of them are great. When it comes to sports, though, I always root for my Alma Mater, BYU Cougars. Favorite cowboy hero? Ronald Reagan What accomplishment are you most proud of in your years in public office? There’s a few that would be high on my list, but I’ll go with helping to lead the fight for spending cuts during the debt ceiling debate of 2011. Conservatives in Congress, like myself, faced a ton of opposition—including from members of our own party—but in the end, we were able to achieve the deepest spending cuts in generations. And since we were able to do that, the budget deficit

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has been cut in half, the economy has grown at a faster rate, and the stock market has reached an all-time high. What legislation are you working on now that will most heavily impact cattle producers? The House recently passed my bill, the Grazing Improvement Act, which would extend BLM and Forest Service livestock grazing permits from 10 to 20 years. The House also passed my amendment requiring groups that are not substantially justified or directly affected by final federal grazing decisions to pay for the legal expenses of the other party when they lose in court. I am proud to fight for Idaho’s ranching community, which produces some of the world’s finest beef and lamb. What prompted you to get involved and continue in public office? I grew concerned—and remain concerned—that our government is getting too big, too intrusive, and too burdensome, and that our economy and our quality of life are suffering as a result. As a State Representative, and now as a U.S. Representative, my goals have been clear and consistent: to advance the cause of freedom, to create more opportunity, and to unleash greater prosperity. And the key to achieving those goals is to rein in the size and scope of government. How can cattle producers effect change in the government? I would encourage cattle producers to remain engaged in the political process and stay informed about what’s going on, while remembering, as Ronald Reagan said, “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Cattle producers, like all Americans, should be supporting policies that reduce the power of government, like my Grazing Improvement Act, while opposing policies that encourage dependency and stagnation.

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