2015 June Line Rider by Idaho Cattle Association

100 June 2015

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Convention Issue

– Vesicular Stomatitis: What You Need to Know – 2015 ICA Convention and Trade Show Schedule

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F E AT U R E S 8 Vesicular Somatitis

State Veterinarian Dr. Bill Barton offers producers information on VS, its clinical signs and prevention stragetegies. Cases have been found in New Mexico, Arizaona and Utah, thus, producers should be aware of the disease.

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We’re commemorating 100 years of feeding the future this summer. You won’t want to miss this grand centennial celebration!

NEWS 24 White House Wages War Against Water ABOUT THIS ISSUE It’s the Convention issue, which is loaded with all the details for the biggest celebration ICA has ever seen! The schedule, speaker bios and session information is included. This is a don’t-miss event for anyone who is involved in the Idaho cattle industry. We’ve been going strong for 100 years—here’s to feeding the future! Be sure to read the staff columns for important policy updates and a guest article from the state veterinarian.

MONTHLY COLUMNS President’s Perspective............................................................................2 Executive Message...................................................................................4 Natural Resources....................................................................................6 Idaho Beef Checkoff News.................................................................. 10 Breeder & Service Guide................................................................22-23

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE 2

ICA Board of Directors President Carl Lufkin............................... (Leadore) 208-768-2480

Into the Storm

President-Elect Laurie Lickley..........................(Jerome) 208-420-7974

by Carl Lufkin, ICA President

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

Vice President Jerald Raymond.........................(Menan) 208-317-8777

Cattlewomen Council Chair Robin Lufkin............................ (Leadore) 208-768-2480

recently had the opportunity to represent each of you in Washington, D.C., during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Legislative Conference. While there, Idaho Cattle Association staff and leadership had the opportunity to meet with top officials from U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Interior and all of our Congressional delegates. The theme of the week this year was one big thing: SAGE GROUSE. It seems as we work our way through the sage grouse issue, the rules keep changing and no one knows in what direction we are headed. The entire experience in our nation’s capital reminded me of a story an old friend told me once about when he was a young man. This man was raised on Antelope Bench, which is east of Ririe towards Palisades Reservoir. His family made a living as dry farmers, as well as cattlemen. One of his jobs in the winter was to load a sleigh with grain and haul the grain to a grain elevator in Ririe. He told me that one winter morning he and his brother caught their team of horses, loaded their sleigh with grain, and headed for the elevator in Ririe. As they headed for Ririe across Antelope Flat a blizzard blew in with extreme cold and blinding snow. Not only were the two boys very cold, they also had absolutely no idea which direction they were going. They just kept moving forward, trying to find their way, when suddenly they became stuck. They got off the sleigh to analyze the situation and found there were some small pine trees blocking the runners of the sleigh. They got an axe and chopped the little pine trees as they came to them. They were finally able to make their way to Ririe and deliver their load of grain. The storm lifted, and they returned to their home on Antelope Flat. The following summer while my friend was out with his team of horses tilling a field, which went right to the edge of the canyon rim of the Snake River. He noticed that some of the pine trees out over the canyon rim had the tops cut off of them. As he looked closer he could see the exact trail he and his brother had chopped in a blizzard. What they thought were little pine trees were actually the tops of big pine trees at the edge of the canyon and the Snake River below. So, what does that story have to do with sage grouse, you wonder? Or maybe some of you have figured it out. Well, the relevance of this story to my experience in Washington, D.C., and my meeting with various agencies is this: I’m really not sure anyone knows where this sage grouse thing is going. Where we will be in five, 10 or 20 years down the trail is anyone’s guess. There are a lot of worst-case scenarios, but there are optimistic ones as well. There are several different directions this issue can take us, and regardless of the final outcome there will be a lot of obstacles along the way. But, just as my friend and his brother did, we have to keep riding forward. I just hope as we chop obstacles out of the way we don’t fall off the edge of the canyon into the metaphorical icy Snake River below. I am confident that if we stay engaged and united, if we keep fighting for what is right for our industry and Idaho, we will all survive. I am also confident that our chances for survival are increased if we continue to press on. I

Cow-Calf Council Chair Scott Kesl...................................(Tendoy) 208-940-0098 Feeder Council Chair Aron Bennett.................... (Grand View) 208-850-2363 Purebred Council Chair Tucker Shaw............................ (Caldwell) 208-445-1678 Treasurer Matt Duckett........................... (Caldwell) 208-230-5650 District 1 Brad Higgins......................(Cottonwood) 208-507-0989 Linda Rider.................... (Coeur d’Alene) 208-667-3373 District 2 Ramona Ridley....................... (Caldwell) 208-455-4868 Ron Ford..............................(Cambridge) 208-550-0666 District 3 Kurt Mason.............................(Kimberly) 208-731-2691 Dawn Anderson...................... (Gooding) 208-280-1505 District 4 Scott Rigby............................... (Rexburg) 208-356-6808 Jay Smith...................................(Carmen) 208-940-1020 District 5 Ken Eliason............................ (Holbrook) 208-698-3341 Tim Willie................................... (Malad) 208-766-3327 Allied Industry Representative Kelton Spain.................. (New Plymouth) 208-859-8798 CattleWomen Board Representative Megan Satterwhite................. (Rogerson) 208-420-6795 Directors at Large Marshall Jensen.............................(Boise) 208-243-0727 Marty Gill................................... (Parma) 208-890-3805

Committee Leaders

CALF–Chair: Jerald Raymond; Vice Chair: Norm Wallis; Board: Marty Gill, Ken Eliason, Ramona Ridley, Linda Rider, Dawn Anderson, Scott Rigby CATTLE PAC–Chair: Laurie Lickley; Board: Brad Higgins, Kurt Mason, Matt Duckett, Scott Rigby, Tim Willie MEMBERSHIP–Chair: Jerald Raymond; Committee: Brad Higgins, Marty Gill, Scott Rigby, Ramona Ridley, Megan Satterwhite, Dawn Anderson, Tim Willie, Marshall Jensen FEDERAL & STATE LANDS–Chair: Darcy Helmick Committee: Kurt Mason, Ken Eliason, Matt Duckett, Linda Rider, Jay Smith PRIVATE LANDS & ENVIRONMENT–Chair: Norm Wallis; Committee: Brad Higgins, Kurt Mason, Ron Ford, Jay Smith, Tim Willie WILDLIFE–Chair: Richard Savage; Committee: Aron Bennett, Marty Gill, Megan Satterwhite, Linda Rider, Tucker Shaw, Dawn Anderson, Jay Smith, Tim Willie RESOLUTIONS–Chair: Carl Lufkin; Vice Chair: Laurie Lickley MARKETING–Chair: John Nalivka CATTLE HEALTH & WELL-BEING–Chair: Scott Holt Outreach & Education Subcommittee: John Hall

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EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

Make Today Better Than Yesterday by Wyatt Prescott Executive Vice President

ccording to a popular Waylon Jennings song, “the only things in life that make it worth living are guitars tuned good and firm-feeling women.” My philosophy of life differs somewhat from those lyrics. I tend to believe there are many more things that make life worth living. As I told my wife back when we were still courting, “There are only two things in life that I know I love—cattle and you.” I was later informed that I should change the order in that statement. Now the things in my life I am the most proud of are my family, my state and cattle. This July 14-18, the Idaho Cattle Association celebrates just those things with its convention commemorating a century of hard work, traditional family values, and loyalty to state and country. Some people claim to never have any regrets; I’m not buying that. We all have little regrets from time to time. I certainly had a pen of cattle I bought last November that I regretted a couple times this winter, and I promise you will regret not making it to ICA’s Centennial Celebration. The truth of the matter is, I don›t look back that often. But when I do, I want to be proud and happy about what I see. I really believe that in order to find contentment in your personal reflections, you have to do what you can to be in a better spot today than you were yesterday. Attending this convention will help you accomplish that endeavor. When I do look back, I’m often concerned that I haven’t done enough for who and what I am the most proud and most thankful for. The sense of responsibility that went into this outfit during the past 100 years overwhelms in comparison to what little I can give back, but ultimately that’s what I strive to do during this fleeting time in history. Hopefully someday I will look back and know that I did everything I could to provide for the viability of our industry, and so can you by coming out this July. When making your decision about what to attend, don’t just think about what you will get out of the sessions, think also about what you can do for your industry. Recently, I heard a statement from an older rancher, “There is no way that anyone could live long enough to make all the mistakes needed to fully understand this business.” One way to be better off today than you were yesterday is to learn from the mistakes made by other cattlemen. This convention is the perfect opportunity to share your experiences and benefit from the experiences of others like you. There is simply no way that anybody in attendance at ICA’s centennial event won’t be better off for it. Whether you learn something to apply to your operation, make a business connection, or simply say hi to an old friend you haven’t seen in decades and perhaps never will again, I promise that you will be better off for joining us. I

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NATURAL RESOURCES

Sage Grouse, Sage Grouse, Sage Grouse by Karen Williams, Natural Resources Policy Director

n all the years I have worked for ICA, there hasn’t been an issue that demanded as much of my constant time and attention as the sage grouse issue. And now, after all of the local working group meetings, state sage grouse advisory committee meetings, Governor’s task force meetings, agency discussions, congressional actions, federal and state plan reviews, commenting periods and more, the issue appears to be coming to a dramatic head this year. We will soon find out whether the countless hours and dollars in sage grouse planning and conservation efforts have been worth it or have been all for naught. Or will we? I almost hesitate to write about this issue because the political and regulatory landscape for the species and its management seems to change on a daily basis. By the time this article finds its way to you, the situation could be quite changed from what I am reporting here. So, with that qualifying statement, here is a rundown of the many factors currently surrounding the sage grouse issue; how we got here and the potential Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing decision.

of the task force was to develop a statewide regulatory mechanism, or state plan for managing sage grouse, to preclude the need to list the species under the ESA. That plan was completed and submitted to the federal government that year and then as testament to its validity, was given a nod of approval from FWS and listed as a co-preferred alternative in the BLM/USFS proposed sage grouse RMP for Idaho. In the time since its submission, state leaders have worked tirelessly to ensure that the federal agencies utilize the plan and do not go beyond what is necessary for adequate sage grouse conservation as determined by the on-the-ground knowledge of Idaho’s state agency experts, conservationists and resource users.

Recent Happenings As the clock winds down on September’s listing decision deadline, several moving parts are at play that will impact the outcome. The most concerning turn of events occurred this year when the Department of Interior (DOI) issued some new 11th-hour internal proposals to significantly change the final RMP and turn its back on Timeline for Listing the carefully negotiated Idaho plan. State leaders have been working Five years ago, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) found diligently to turn this around and ICA traveled to Washington, D.C., that an ESA listing for sage grouse was warranted but precluded by earlier this spring to meet with top-level DOI officials in an effort to higher priority actions. A year later, a federal protect our state plan from judge ruled in favor of environmental these unjustifiable changes. activist groups’ litigation that FWS was not With the RMP set to be We will soon find out whether the making “expeditious progress” on listing released within the next countless hours and dollars in sage the 251candidate species that were up month or two, it remains grouse planning and conservation for consideration, including sage grouse. to be seen how effective The judge established a September 2015 our constant efforts have efforts have been worth it or have been deadline for the sage grouse-listing decision. been. all for naught. Or will we? The U.S. Congress has Federal Agency Action also taken matters into its In response to direction given in the own hands. Late last year, federal court decisions that the federal land management agencies’ through the appropriation process, language was passed barring any management of the species was inadequate, the Bureau of Land funding from being used for September listing deadline. The intent Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) initiated a was to prevent the listing decision this year. However, DOI officials national sage grouse planning strategy to be completed prior to the have interpreted the language to mean they can still make their 2015 listing deadline. This strategy involved the monumental task of decision by September; they just can’t implement the plan. There are overhauling 98 BLM Resource Management Plans (RMP) and 20 currently several actions before Congress that would further clarify Forest Service Land Use plans to incorporate sage grouse conservation intentions with regard to sage grouse listing. The first is language in regulatory mechanisms. Those plans are set to be finalized this the draft defense spending bill banning FWS from listing sage grouse summer. for 10 years in any state with a developed conservation plan. It would also allow governors to halt implementation of the RMPs if they State Reaction don’t conform to the state plans. Another bill has been introduced Given all of the federal action and planning for sage grouse, it requiring six years for state plans to be implemented before a listing was clear that the state of Idaho needed to take a proactive approach decision is made. Only time will tell if any of these congressional in shaping management of the species within the state’s boundaries. efforts will be successful, but there is certainly strong will in Congress To do so, Gov. Otter formed a state sage grouse task force in 2012 to have a say in this issue. consisting of various stakeholder groups, including ICA. The purpose One other notable event occurred last month when FWS

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determined that the Bi-State sage grouse population (a separate and distinct population segment located on the California/Nevada border) did not merit listing. FWS justified their decision on the basis of locally developed and implemented conservation actions. We can only hope that this is a positive harbinger for the full listing decisions.

ICA Efforts Through all of this, sage grouse has remained a top priority issue for ICA. We have been at the table at every meeting and every discussion regarding the management of the species in Idaho and have been a driving force both locally and nationally in the shaping of plans and in promoting the

continued, sustainable grazing use of the land in harmony with the species. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all keep our fingers crossed that our efforts pay off come September. I

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NEWS FLASH

Vesicular Stomatitis by Bill Barton, DVM Administrator/State Veterinarian

he Idaho State Department signs are similar to (although generally less of Agriculture (ISDA) State severe than) those of foot-and-mouth disease, Veterinarian’s office was notified on a foreign animal disease of cloven-hoofed Friday, May 1, 2015, that vesicular stomatitis animals that was eradicated from the United has been confirmed in New Mexico, Arizona States in 1929. The clinical signs of vesicular and Utah. This is stomatitis are unusually early in also similar When a definite diagnosis is made on the spring to have to those of a farm, the following procedures are confirmed cases swine vesicular recommended: of the disease. disease, • Separate animals with lesions from As a result, it another foreign healthy animals, preferably by is important to animal disease. stabling. Animals on pastures tend to remind livestock The only way be affected more frequently with this producers to to tell these disease. be aware of diseases apart • As a precautionary measure, do not the disease, its is through move animals from premises affected clinical signs laboratory by vesicular stomatitis until at least 21 and prevention tests. Vesicular days after lesions in the last affected strategies. stomatitis is animal have healed. Vesicular recognized • Implement on-farm insect control stomatitis (VS) is internationally programs that include the elimination a viral disease that as a reportable or reduction of insect breeding areas primarily affects disease. and the use of insecticide sprays or horses and cattle This means insecticide-treated ear tags on animals. and occasionally that there • Use personal protective measures when swine, sheep, are serious handling affected animals to avoid goats, llamas and economic and human exposure to this disease. alpacas. Humans regulatory can also become repercussions infected with associated with the disease when the diagnosis. handling affected animals, but this is a rare When the disease is detected in the United event. In the past decade, the Southwestern States, some countries may take action to and Western United States have experienced block international trade of U.S. animals a number of vesicular stomatitis outbreaks. and animal products. Interstate movement of Outbreaks usually occur during the warmer animals is also impacted. Premises containing months, often along waterways. In some affected animals are quarantined for up to years, only a few premises in a single state 21 days after the lesions in the last affected have been affected. However, in other years, animals have healed. As a result, quarantine multiple states and many premises have been periods can be lengthy. involved. In 1982, Idaho had more than 160 premises under quarantine due to vesicular Be aware stomatitis. The resulting prohibition of • In affected livestock, the incubation livestock movement during the quarantine period for vesicular stomatitis ranges period had significant negative economic from 2 to 8 days. Often, excessive impacts to producers. salivation is the first sign of the disease. While VS doesn’t generally cause Close examination of the mouth animals to die, it can still cause economic initially reveals blanched and raised losses to livestock producers. The disease is vesicles or blister-like lesions on the particularly significant because its outward inner surfaces of the lips, gums, tongue,

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and/or dental pad. In addition, these blister-like lesions can form on the lips, nostrils, coronary band, prepuce, vulva and teats. The blisters swell and break, which causes oral pain and discomfort and reluctance to eat or drink. Lameness and severe weight loss may follow. Body temperature may rise immediately before or at the same time lesions first appear. Cattle often suffer from teat lesions and subsequent mastitis; a severe drop in milk production commonly occurs. Some affected cattle can appear to be normal with no clearly visible signs of illness but may only eat about half of their normal feed intake. If there are no complications such as secondary infection, affected animals typically recover in about two weeks. How VS spreads is not fully known; insect vectors, particularly black flies, are known to play a significant role in transmission of the disease. Mechanical transmission and movement of animals are also factors. Once the disease is introduced into a herd, it may move from animal to animal by contact or exposure to saliva or fluid from ruptured vesicles. Humans rarely contract vesicular stomatitis, but they can become infected. There is no specific treatment or cure for VS. Implementing and maintaining adequate biosecurity measures is critical to prevent infection. This should include the use of on-farm insect control programs that include the elimination or reduction of insect breeding areas and the use of insecticide sprays or insecticide-treated ear tags on animals. Good sanitation and quarantine practices on affected farms usually contain the infection. Veterinarians and livestock owners who suspect an animal may have vesicular stomatitis or any other vesicular disease should immediately contact State or Federal animal health authorities. Diagnosis of the disease cannot be made based on clinical signs; therefore, testing ICA Line Rider, June 2015

of samples is required at a facility approved by the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. â&#x20AC;˘ A diagnosis can be based on antibody tests using serum samples from the animal and/or by detecting virus from swabs of lesions, blister fluid, and tissue (flaps, biopsies). A diagnosis can generally be made in a week or less. Idaho has strict rules for importation of livestock from a state that has premises under quarantine for VS. All livestock are required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI or health certificate) with an accompanying statement issued by the veterinarian issuing the CVI as well as an import permit issued by the ISDA. Livestock are not allowed to be imported from premises where vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed within the previous 30 days. Since there could be a VS outbreak in any given year, it is essential that veterinarians and livestock owners be on the alert for animals displaying clinical signs of the disease. For current information on vesicular stomatitis outbreaks or summaries of the most recent past outbreaks, please visit the APHIS Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ vsv/ or contact the ISDA Division of Animal Industries at 208-332-8540. I

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IDAHO BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS

An Invitation to Participate in the 30-Day Protein Challenge

rotein is the big buzzword in food and nutrition right now, as it should be. It seems like every food company today is boosting (and boasting about) the protein content of their products. As members of the beef community, we have many great insights to share about how we raise beef and its role in a balanced diet. When it comes to protein, we have a powerful story to tell! Currently, most Americans do not get enough protein in a day and eat the majority of their protein at dinner. A growing body of research is showing that it is better to balance your protein intake over the course of the day, instead of eating it all in one meal. Consuming the right amounts of protein throughout the day also helps with weight loss goals by reducing mindless snacking, building muscle after a workout, and protecting muscle mass. To help people reach their protein goals and maintain a healthy diet, the Checkoff launched the 30-Day Protein Challengeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a fun, step-by-step plan created to guide balanced protein intake at each meal. The Protein Challenge encourages people to take control of their appetite by eating protein-rich meals throughout the day. To participate in the challenge, participants simply work their way up to eating 30 grams of protein at every meal for one month. Here, you will find a Protein Challenge infographic to help you get started. As members of the beef community, your storytelling of beef and its benefits are crucial. Therefore, we challenge you to try the Protein Challenge and spread the word about its positive benefits on your heath. I

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Forever United to Feed the Future Esto Perpetua. The phrase was adopted as Idaho’s official motto in 1890, appears on the state seal, the state flag, and the 2007 Idaho quarter. But what does it mean? As the story goes, these were the last words uttered by ancient theologian and mathematician Paolo Sarpi, in reference to his beloved home of Venice. At the time, the Latin words were translated as “Mayest thou endure forever!” However, when Emma Edwards Green, the only woman to design a state seal, set about drawing up the mocks for Idaho’s emblem, she interpreted the words to mean “It is forever.” Whether you choose Sarpi’s interpretation or Ms. Green’s, Esto Perpetua encompasses what we believe and for what we stand. Our association has reached a significant milestone, yet we continue focusing on the future. ICA has been a pillar of support and defense for 100 years, and we want to keep the association around for another century. No, make that two centuries. At least. Following the Cattle Baron’s Bash on Tuesday night, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter will be kicking off Wednesday’s meetings. Gov. Otter served three terms in Congress representing Idaho’s first district from 2001 to 2006. When elected to Congress, Gov. Otter was serving his fourth term as Idaho’s Lieutenant Governor. During the past eight years in office, Gov. Otter has exemplified his commitment to the cattle industry; constantly going to bat for Idaho’s cattle producers. He has signed bills into law and established committees and agencies to improve our industry and keep it alive forever. Gov. Otter has championed on our

behalf to curb wolf predation, buoy up resources to maintain sagebrush conservation, and poured support into agricultural education. He and his wife, Lori, live on their ranch in Star and are active members of the Idaho Cattle Association. The tenacity our heritage was built upon is exactly what keeps us riding into the wind. This year we have the opportunity to be inspired by Mike Schlappi, who demonstrated the same flavor of determination to overcome odds to achieve his dreams. Just as we don’t allow the BLM or EPA to stop us in our pursuits, Mike found a way to circumvent his unexpected physical disabilities to win gold medals in the Paralympics, become a world champion, earn his Masters of Business Administration, and earn induction into the Hall of Fame. Sometimes the best lessons can be learned from someone outside your own realm, someone foreign to your way of life. Through Mike’s expertise, the realistic and work-able strategies he brings to the table will add a little more hardware to your toolbox and offer you a perspective and mindset that will enrich your operation and help it endure forever. Maybe Paolo Sarpi’s, “Mayest thou endure forever!” is a more accurate translation of the Latin phrase. It is a hopeful plea, and some days, when your herd takes a hit from disease or fire or drought, your last shred of hope is all you have to hold on to. But the interpretation of Emma Edwards Green speaks to the determination and perseverance and confidence that you and those who came before you have had to start each new day with purpose and resolve. Esto Perpetua. It is forever.

Making Cents of the Cattle Business It takes money to make money, and now it takes even more money than ever before to buy cattle. So, just how do we do that in today’s capital-heavy cattle markets? And what does tomorrow look like for our investments? For more than a year we have been the supporters and benefactors of recordbreaking cattle markets, but just how long will these markets stick around? We know these questions are on every producer’s mind, and you are seeking every opportunity available to learn about what may come next; which is why we have put together this featured session: Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But it Can Buy Cows (and that’s basically the same thing). No one knows what will happen next. However, there are a few who have a deeper well of experience, and it helps to learn from their perspective. Tom Brink is a Kansas native with a cow-calf background who loves to talk about the

economics of the industry. Tom is the former President and COO of J & F Oklahoman Holdings, Inc., the cattle ownership arm of JBS Five Rivers owning the majority of cattle fed in Five Rivers feedyards. Tom has also held the position as Director of Market Research for CattleFax and the director of Analytic Services for Emerge Interactive. As Senior Vice President Chief Risk Officer for JBS-Five Rivers Cattle Company he has dealt with cattle at volumes most of us have never seen and brings a one-of-a-kind perspective to tomorrow’s cattle industry. ICA Line Rider, June 2015

Three Generations Proof was launched by Brooks, Tanner and Taylor Dame in early 2011 with a single laptop and a rack of sunglasses. The first day, six pairs of sunglasses were sold via iwantproof. com. The brothers took their product to the popular television show, Shark Tank, but declined the investment deals they were offered. Within three years of launching the company, Proof went from a hobby in a garage to retailers across the United States and in more than 20 countries. Proof Eyewear has been featured in numerous top-trend consumer publications, and has a growing celebrity clientele.

Three generations. That is what separates the average American from the ranch and feedlot. It may be difficult, or even impossible, for us to comprehend how a kid at a table in any American city can’t explain where the food on his plate came from. The urbanization of America has made it more and more difficult for cattle producers to market their management practices and their product , even though Idaho’s cattle producers and urban consumers are concerned about the same things—sustainability, nutrition and animal safety. Wednesday’s post-lunch session will feature Brooks Dame, founder and CEO of Proof Eyewear. Raised in Ontario, Ore., Brooks knows the value of family business and the challenges of marketing a product. Proof was founded in 2010, when Brooks was trying to create a bamboo ski pole in his garage. The ski pole didn’t work, but Brooks persevered. The following year, while building up the idea of a bamboo or wood consumer product, the first prototypes for Proof were created.

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Proof, headquartered in Boise, has kept pace with the demand for eco-friendly products, and continues to be a pioneer in sustainable eyewear. Proof is also active in the philanthropic community through the Proof Do Good program. Entrepreneurship is a three-generation family business for Brooks, whose grandfather started Woodgrain Millwork, an international company, more than sixty years ago. Brooks Dame will share wtih us about how three brothers from a small, western agricultural town turned scrap wood, skis and skateboard decks into a quality product, and how they have fine-tuned their marketing strategies and capitalized on the urban consumer to create global demand.

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You can expect a laid-back good time at the Boise Bolo Tie Blowout, which will bring urban consumers and cattle producers together for an informal gathering in the heart of downtown Boise on Wednesday night. Thanks to the generosity of Texas Roadhouse, transportation will be provided to and from The Riverside Hotel to Julia Davis Park for the evening’s festivities. Food service companies will be serving Idaho Preferred, home-grown dinners, with beef any way you want it. New Transit and the Jeff Palmer Band will be performing in the band shell at this event, which is the official launchpad for the Idaho Cattle Association Buckaroo Blonde, a craft brew made just for us by Payette Brewing, located in Garden City. Mike Francis, an industrial engineer for the Boeing Company, decided he wanted to engineer a different industry and started Payette Brewing in 2010. He left Boeing to earn an associate’s degree in Brewing Technology then returned to his home roots in Boise and Payette Brewing was born. Payette Brewing uses local grains to create their craft brews, and have between six and eight different craft beer options on tap. The story of Payette Brewing strikes a chord with each of us; it’s all about building a life and livelihood from the ground up, tapping into something good, and giving it all you’ve got. Bust out your bolo tie and wear it with pride.

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Wildfires pose a prevalent threat for cattle ranchers who own private ground and run livestock on state and federal land. This is particularly true for those within the state of Idaho, where the fire cycle has intensified and the frequency of fires has increased. Adding to the hazard, wildfires are considered to be the primary menace to sage grouse in Idaho. This fact alone exponentially increases the threat that wildfires, and the management and regulation of such, can pose to Idaho ranchers and their ability to efficiently raise livestock. Because this issue is one of the top burdens on our industry, and has been ongoing since the inception of our association, wildfires will be the focus of a day-long range tour during the convention on Thursday, July 16. We’ll look at innovative methods ranchers and federal agencies are using to create fire breaks as we explore the Paradigm Project. Ranchers and agency leaders will be joined by a top U.S. Department of Interior official to discuss the newly proposed national fire plan aimed at getting a better handle on catastrophic fires, and we’ll discuss the key role grazing can play in that effort. We will also get an up-close look at National Interagency Fire Center, the nation’s command center for wildfires in Boise. In addition to seeing first-hand the logistical management of wildfires, we’ll explore the supply warehouse and take a look at the Boise District Office fire operations and see the inner workings of a fire crew—fire truck and all.

Every afternoon in homes across the country, the same refrain can be heard: “Hey! What’s for dinner?” In the minds of many consumers hearing that question, a dominant answer arises: Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. Over the past two decades the beef checkoff has developed impactful, targeted campaigns to reach today’s consumer and build their affinity for beef. But, today’s beef consumer is much different than the individuals we targeted 10 or 20 years ago. Today’s target audience, at 80 million strong, is the Millennial generation. A group of technology driven consumers who, think, act and buy much differently than the target audience of year’s past. At this session, we’ve assembled two panels for you to engage with. First, we’ll hear from Millennials themselves. During this Q&A panel, you’ll learn about their buying habits, what shapes their opinions, how they feel about the way beef is raised and more. Following this panel, a group of our grocery retailers and foodservice operators will take the stage to address how they’re marketing to the Millennials. They’ll share with you the trends they’re seeing, challenges with growing the beef category, how price and the supply shortage is impacting their operations and more. Both panels will be interactive, with the audience being able to ask questions directly to the panel participants.

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From the days of trailing cattle to market to now using EPDs and genetic technology to make bull selections, the beef industry has advanced by leaps and bounds during the past century. With the value of beef at a record-breaking high, our momentum will continue to propel us forward, but only if we take advantage of all the tools in the toolbox. The Idaho Cattlemen’s College, which is brought to convention by Zoetis, will provide you with these tools and will teach you how to use them to your full advantage. Cattle Genetic Specialist Larry Gran will teach producers how to compare phenotypic traits with DNA results. Twelve heifers will be onsite at this year’s convention and participants will have the opportunity to visually evaluate the heifers and make replacement selections based on their observations. Once those selections have been made DNA results for the heifers will be revealed and utilization tips and tricks will be discussed. During the last 100 years, feeding cattle has become a true science, and Dr. Gary Sides will discuss heifer nutritional development programs. Feed efficiency is just as important now as ever, and you’ll take a deeper look into the benefits of developing a solid nutrition program from weaning to preg checking. With producers working to maximize the reproductive potential of their herd, but continuing to face issues like bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), it is increasingly important to evaluate which vaccination programs provide the most protection to both the herd and pocket book. Is fetal protection the right decision for your operation? Representatives from Zoetis will discuss which antigens need to be covered in your herd. But we are not done there …

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what to do with the remaining heifers. Dr. Neil Rimby and Dr. Scott Jensen from the University of Idaho will educate producers on current marketing aspects of nonreplacement stock. They will also provide a summary of 13 years of heifer feedlot performance data from the University of Idaho’s A to Z Retained Ownership Program. This data will help producers evaluate which road to take to meet your overall objective. It is often a difficult decision whether to retain ownership of heifers or benefit your bottom line by selling the heifers through auction or private treaty. After attending the Idaho Cattlemen’s College, you will have a few tips and tricks in your back pocket to call on down the road.

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Black Tie and Blue Jeans Affair The Great Steak Gala is the must-attend event for anyone doing business with, or in relation to, cattle. More than a blue jeans and black tie affair, it’s an opportunity to support an Idaho industry, which is the identity of freedom. Our industry is much more than old corrals and sagebrush; it’s a good cause. Come help us celebrate the cause that donates thousands of dollars annually for ICA youth scholarships, helps orchestrate programs to feed beef to the hungry, and supports politicians who have our backs in office. Our industry—our cause— takes the Fight to Preserve the West to the courtroom to stop the federal government from robbing cattlemen of their property rights. At the Great Steak Gala, you’ll have the opportunity to support everything the Idaho Cattle Association has stood for every day for the last 100 years. Our industry needs you in order to be able to continue for another 100 years. Father and son duo Glen and Brian Klippenstein will reignite your passion for Idaho’s true way of life. Glen has devoted many years of his life to the cattle industry, having raised cattle and served as a Director of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. After spending many years on Capitol Hill, Brian now serves as the Executive Director of Protect the Harvest, a foundation developed to expose the truth behind animal activist groups, ultimately protecting our freedoms to run cattle.

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What other event in the history of events could you conceivably mix sequined dresses and cattle weight contests in the same evening? Couple that with dancing to a live band, a nohost bar and live auction purchases, and you’ve got a can’t-miss experience. And let’s not forget in the midst of libations, live music, and fine company that Idaho Cattle Make Great Steak.

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News Makers Mire Joins Team as Summer Intern

The Idaho Cattle Association is pleased to announce the Summer 2015 internship position has been filled by Kristi Mire. Mire is the daughter of Marty and Jeralyn Mire of Sagle. Mire was raised on a small farm and Hereford ranch in Sagle. She is a senior

at the University of Idaho studying Animal Veterinary Science, with an emphasis in business and a minor in marketing. I

Idaho Ranch Celebrates Sesquicentennial

Joyce Ranch, an Owyhee County cattle ranch will be celebrating 150 years June

10-14. Joyce Ranch is managed by Paul Nettleton of Murphy, and hails as the oldest family-owned cattle operation in the state of Idaho. The Joyce/Nettleton family will welcome family, friends, neighbors and guests for tours of the ranch and a banquet. For more information visit www.joyceranchreunion.blogspot.com or check the ranch Facebook page at Joyce Ranch Reunion: Murphy, Idaho. I

Southern Idaho Livestock Hallf of Fame King Hill ranchers, Allen and Kim Thompson, were part of the 2015 class of Inductees to the Southern Idaho Livestock Hall of Fame, which began in 1960. The couple was honored April 14 in Twin Falls. Thompsons are cow-calf producers and returned to Allen’s family ranch in 1974. With a degree in range management and experience working for BLM, Allen has focused on best management practices to keep the range viable for the next generation. The Thompsons have developed livestock water systems on the range to keep the cattle healthy and better utilize the land. They now ranch with their daughter and her husband, passing along the tenets of taking care of the land and animals. I

Valley Wide Cooperative Donation

Valley Wide Cooperative, Valley Agronomics with matching funds from Land O’ Lakes donated a total of $5,000 to the Rexburg VFW. The Veterans of Foreign Wars post #3012 will use the donation to repair a large section of the VFW roof. The repair will consist mainly of flashing and elastomeric roofing. Valley Wide Cooperative is pleased to donate the funding to provide a safe and updated roofing structure to support not only the building, but VFW Post #3012. Valley Wide Cooperative HR Director George Barron stated after the donation “It’s always an honor to help those, who have given so much to allow us the freedom to live our lives without fear.” I

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White House Wages War Against Water by Britany Hurst

Autumn 2013 brought with it a so-called scientific study relating to the connectivity of streams and wetlands. With this report, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a proposed rule expanding the federal government’s jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The proposal made by EPA and the Corps brought virtually every drop of water under regulation of the agencies, including tributaries, ditches and ephemeral waterways for the first time. When CWA was passed by Congress in 1972, it specifically stated federal environmental regulatory agencies had stewardship only over “navigable waters” of the United States and waterways with a “significant nexus” to navigable waters. As recently as 2006 the original intent of the CWA was upheld by the Supreme Court in the Rapanos v. United States. The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Rapanos case stated that “waters of the United States. . . includes only those relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water forming geographic features that are

described in ordinary parlance as streams[,]… oceans, rivers, [and] lakes.” The definition of ephemeral? “Lasting for a very short time.” The proposed rule was met with an instant uproar across the United States. The Idaho Cattle Association and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association made a stalwart push to flood Washington with opposing comments, and were joined by the oil and homebuilding industries and many other water users across the country. On May 27, after months of wading through comments on the proposed rule, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the final rule wouldn’t look any different. The massive power grab will effectively provide bureaucrats carte blanche to sail in and penalize landowners every time a cow walks through a puddle. Of course, President Obama quickly added his personal endorsement to the new rule, saying the measure is necessary for the safety and protection of waterways and drinking water. Perhaps the most baffling reason behind the support of this rule is the economy. In a statement provided just after EPA released

the final rule, President Obama said the expanded rule will keep America’s economy going. However, Speaker of the House John Boehner responded to the President with the bare truth that the expanded regulation will place so much pressure on landowners, small business owners, agricultural operations and manufacturers that jobs will be eliminated and the economy will suffer significantly. McCarthy said the rule will continue to provide agricultural exemptions, and expands the reach of the CWA by only about three percent. Senior White House advisor Brian Deese, however, told reporters the only people with reason to oppose the rule are those polluting otherwise clean water. There has been significant movement in Congress to pass legislation repealing the rule. The U.S. House Ag Committee already passed a bill of this nature by a bipartisan vote, and a sister bill is making its way through the Senate. Unfortunately, President Obama has been praising his own environmental efforts, and has already promised any legislation opposing WOTUS will be vetoed. I

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