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NEW MEXICO STOCKMAN P.O. Box 7127, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-243-9515 Fax: 505-349-3060 E-mail: caren@aaalivestock.com Official publication of ... n New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Email: nmcga@nmagriculture.org 2231 Rio Grande NW, P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-247-0584, Fax: 505-842-1766 President, Randell Major n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-247-0584 President, Bronson Corn

DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message by Randell Major

12 Wit & Wisdom by Caren Cowan

17 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 40 News Update 46 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News by Frank DuBois

73 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 92 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers by Don Bullis

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FEATURES 20 CAB Communications Internship Open by Morgan Marley Boecker

22 Brand Specifications Evolve by Kylee Kohls, Certified Angus Beef

26 Opportunity for Beef Progress Continues by Crystal Meier, Certified Angus Beef

29 American Angus Announces 10 New Mexico Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus 29 137th Angus Annual Meeting Keynote Speakers Announced 32 A Healthy Calf is the New Black Calf by Emily Lochner, IBBA editor, reprinted courtest of the International Brangus Breeders Association

42 Optimize Conservation Easements by Kaesy Brown, associate editor Angus Beef Bulletin Extra

44 Eastern New Mexico State Fair Showmanship Winners 48 Pat Boone 2020 Cattleman of the Year by Carol Wilson

66 2020 Joint Stockmen’s Convention Registration Form 67 2020 Joint Stockmen’s Convention Program 80 Riggins Joins NMCGA Team 94 Heather Reed Named Executive Director at Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 109 Perception Survey says Ag Industry is 2nd-Most Favorable in NM 110 Red Angus feature

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Randell Major President Magdalena Loren Patterson, President-Elect Corona Dustin Johnson NW Vice President Farmington Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr Vice President at Large Datil Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Peralta Tom Sidwell Immediate Past President Quay Pat Boone Past President Elida

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his year’s NMCGA Joint Stockmans’ will be live virtual meetings. Jonas, Michelle, and Taylor have been doing a great job getting this planned and organized. The planning of such an event is everything but routine. This year’s convention adds new brainstorming simply because this will be our first virtual convention in our 106 years of existence. Our guest speakers will be Randy Blach the CEO of Cattle Fax, Marty Smith President of NCBA, Corbitt Wall of National Beef wire, and Jim Richards with Cornerstone Government on Political Outlook just to name a few. NMCGA will be sending out the registration forms, so be watching for it. Sam Smallidge from the Range Improvement Task Force and Nick Ashcroft Nat’l Res Policy/ Plan Analyst, Sr., emailed out a survey that is collecting facts and data about the wolves and your operation. It is important to fill the survey out. The data will be important to show the changes if or when the wolf arrives at your operation. The survey will help expose increased costs of operation and other damages that producers face. One thing we can count on is that the US Fish and Wildlife Service will be looking to expand the wolf population. This information will be vital when presenting to decision makers or for any other legal matters. Recently the NM Court of Appeals concluded that theft of cattle, be it 1 or 100 head, are potentially only exposed to a single felony count for the heist. NMCGA has signed on to the New Mexico Livestock Board’s amicus brief to educate the New Mexico Supreme Court about the livestock industry and explain why the Court of Appeals came to the wrong conclusion in their legal analysis. When stealing livestock, it should be one felony per every head of livestock stolen. Criminalizing cattle rustling is an important deterrent to protect property interests in livestock and the industry. NMCGA recently submitted comments that we do not support USDA’s mandated proposal to transition to Radio Frequency Identification Tags as the official identification tags for all currently covered cattle and bison moving interstate. Concerns are RFID tags can easily be removed to evade being identified, fined, and prosecuted for animal diseases or other forms of wrongful acts. The high cost to implement and maintain an RFID system will be passed on to the producer. Other concerns are privacy and hacking of data and New Mexico remaining a brand state. This year has been especially challenging. Issues that affect our cattle producers and feeders are still out there. NMCGA continues to advance and protect the cattle industry of New Mexico. Your continued support of this association is needed and greatly appreciated. There will be several opportunities to support the association during the Joint Stockman such as the sponsorships, on-line auction, and raffles, just to mention a few. Please contact the office if you have any questions. I hope everyone is having a great Fall, and I look forward to seeing you all at this year’s Joint Stockman. Until next time,

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Election Ethics… Or what should have been election ethics. We voted early because we feared what might happen as the election grew closer. I mean you could be hit by a bus at any time… if you lived somewhere you weren’t sheltering in place. It is a multi-generation family tradition to go to the polls as a family to cast our votes. I have held true to that with the exception of a few elections when I was living in Texas and voted via absentee in Arizona. Wanting to vote early once the early voting polls opened, we drove to our local early polling place on a bright Monday morning. There has never been long lines at this polling place and if there were they moved along at a good pace. Not this year. We went in the morning, but well after the polls had opened. There was a long line. We opted to come back later. We went back in the early afternoon… the line was longer. We decided to go back the next day. The following day we got there about 20 minutes before the poll was to open — the line was longer that it had been the day before. I was not going to go home again. We found a handicap parking place right in front of the polling place. I parked Randy there and headed off around the corner to get in line. I did neglect to leave him the car keys…

so he couldn’t roll the windows down or listen to the radio. He wasn’t happy. When the line progressed to where he could see me, he came for the keys and hobbled back to the car. It took more than an hour for the line to get close to the car. We were probably 50 feet from the door when all of a sudden what appeared to be an aging hippie woman walked out of the polls carrying an ample supply of League of Women Voters Election Guide newspapers. She was trying to give them away. She said they “were non-partisan and contained lots of useful information.” I promptly contacted State Representative Gail Armstrong who contacted the State Party to report it. There was a small stack of the papers laying on top of printer left of the door as we walked in. I appropriated those. But there was another stack of them up against the wall on the other side of the room. That section was cordoned off with a small plastic chain and a women standing in front of them. There did not appear to be a poll watcher in sight. Hopefully the Party was able to correct the situation. Then we learn that the Party poll watchers in Las Cruces were ejected from the polling place. That story made national news. Finally, a gentleman on the East Side went to vote really early in his county clerk’s office. He was told he had already voted. There is no telling what was really happening across the nation or our state.

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Brand Specifications Evolve “Meat heads” by education and experience, scientists and number crunchers gather to analyze the latest scatter plot. Coffee fuels the banter as they discuss where the figures point toward progress. by Kylee Kohls, Certified angus Beef

t’s Friday morning: analysis day for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand packing team. Meat scientist Daniel Clark brings a new scatter plot each week, along with a fresh perspective to answer last week’s questions. More than 2.6 million points fill the screen, each dot measuring how carcasses meet the 10 brand quality specifications — providing insight for possible improvement. How could adjustments help a premium supply meet the growing demand? Changes don’t happen overnight. The brand’s integrity is tied to these specifications, so they don’t evolve without careful consideration. “The first question we ask,” Clark says, “is how it will affect our partners up and down the supply chain.”

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but that precise language allows USDA graders more accurate measurements. Camera grading calculates fat thickness to several decimal places and that provides consistency and clarity when dealing with fractions of an inch. The second change allows packers with an “extended licensing agreement” to box beef from some primals that met all quality specifications, but exceed the ribeye area, up to 19-square inches. Ribs, ribeyes, strip loins and short loins from these carcasses will be excluded from the brand. “This is not an expansion of the ribeye area to 19-square inches, but rather capitalizing on other parts of the carcass that are practically unaffected by that limit,” says Clint Walenciak, CAB director of packing. The move allows foodservice and retail partners to access CAB briskets, tenderloins, short ribs and end meats for roasts and ground beef from those carcasses that fall in the 16- to 19-square include ribeye. The exclusion of larger ribeyes, ribs, strip and short loins, maintains brand-quality plate presentations and thicker cuts for the key middle-meat items. Box quality, consistency and center-of-the-plate steak presentation standards remain the same. “I don’t want to overstate the magnitude of the expanded specification, but it is one small step in one big direction,” Clark says. “This is exciting for the future of the brand and for our partners on all fronts.” Their research shows the size differentiation of cuts entering the box from the

carcasses with a larger ribeye will have little to no impact on the size or weight of the box. “The expanded product specification is voluntary for packers, and may be incorporated when timing is right to satisfy customer demand on a plant-by-plant basis,” Walenciak says. Until a packer implements this change, its impact on premiums and discounts is uncertain. Cattlemen should not take their eye off of ribeye size, Walenciak says. While this innovation creates potential access to additional high-quality cattle, demand pressure for 10 to 16 square-inch ribeyes remains. Next Friday, the packing team will evaluate data again, searching for new clues on how to make the best even better. It’s a team effort to crunch the numbers, balance the science and calculate the scope of possible adjustments. Never sacrificing quality, the ongoing process can evolve the specifications if that raises the standard, says Bruce Cobb, CAB executive vice president of production. “Making those cattle more valuable, these specification expansions help the brand gain strength and footprint on the market path to two billion pounds of supply annually,” he says. The focus remains on fulfilling demand and creating economic incentives for cattlemen and all supply chain partners. “We are working toward a vision where this brand supplies more of the best that Angus cattlemen create,” Cobb says. “This is one small step forward to creating an ever-better beef production system.” Progress is a process that happens one

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tries gathered online for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) Annual Conference held recently, a record attendance for the event, to explore the possibilities. Ranchers, meat packers, distributors, grocers and restaurateurs together in a virtual room made the supply chain feel smaller, each seeking go-to-market strategies to deliver high-quality beef to consumers. “As we look at the COVID-19 impact, it hasn’t necessarily changed consumer demand for quality beef,” said John Stika,

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CAB president. “It just changed dramatically where and how they look to access it.” Even with a pandemic recession about, the brand will end 2020 with more than a billion pounds sold. “You have to be amazed, when you think of what we’ve gone through, that demand would stay this strong,” said Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax. “And we’ve done it basically with one hand tied behind our backs.” When public health ordinances shifted diners from foodservice to retail, it created one positive unintended consequence: consumers got more comfortable in the kitchen. This creates retail opportunity, said Chris Dubois, senior vice president of protein for data analysis firm IRI. He encouraged marketers to marry tools with sales to keep beef at the top of the grocery list. CAB offers Roast Perfect, an app that shares how-tos, recipes and cooking inspiration. Dubois said online food sales grew 50 percent to 60 percent this year, while meat e-commerce doubled. “The retailers, processors and packers who get e-commerce right are going to have more success than those who ignore the trend,” he said. “This is where you’re really going to see the separation in the next three years.” International business is slowly gaining momentum again, after an optimistic start to 2020. “We feel like the fundamental demand for U.S. beef has remained quite strong in our key markets,” said Joe Schuele, vice president of communications for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “For the global meat trade, especially high-end products to reach full potential, we need to return to normal economic activity.” continued on page 28 >>

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The brand continues to grow relationships, and highlighted personalized marketing tools such as French and Japanese versions of its logo and a new website for Spanish-speaking consumers. The CAB Prime brand extension offers another growth opportunity. “Is there enough high-quality Prime in the marketplace to build a business around?” Blach asked. “The resounding answer is yes.” Prime beef production used make up only two percent to three percent of beef, but now makes up nearly 10 percent of the

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annual supply from fed cattle, or 2.6 million Prime carcasses. In the past two decades, beef’s market share of consumer spending also grew. It makes up nearly half of the dollars spent on proteins compared to 40 percent in 1999. Building on that momentum, CAB launched its consumer loyalty program in February. Steakholder Rewards™ invites customers to interact with the brand and earn rewards for beef purchases. While the foodservice division works harder than ever to sell much less, CAB facilitated discussions on keeping quality while cutting costs, offering up ideas such as live training, menu ideation and using value-added products. “When I look at what the people are doing to drive their businesses forward during difficult times, whether cattlemen or restaurateurs, it’s really exciting,” Stika says. “And we’re just glad to be alongside them, helping to drive momentum.” Remaining relevant in an ever-changing marketplace requires adaptation. Attendees learned about updates to the brand specifications and sustainability initiatives. CAB honored five cattle businesses for their commitment to quality, including the firstever sustainability award, and they celebrate success in each segment of the business. “This brand was started to create value for everyone that produces and touches it through the production and merchandising chain,” Stika said. “As I look at where we’re at today, I think we’ve been able to re-center on the things that are important to ensuring value moving forward for our partners.”

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he American Angus Association made the difficult decision to modify the traditional Angus Convention to a simplified 137th Angus Annual Meeting. The event is slated for Nov. 8-9 at the Kansas City Convention Center and will be broadcast live online for virtual registrants. While this year’s event will look different in landscape, the high-quality educational component will remain the same. The Association is excited to welcome Super Bowl Champion and Angus cattlemen Jordy Nelson, and legendary agricultural consultant and television host Kevin Ochsner to the main stage for inspiring and thought-provoking presentations. “We are so looking forward to welcoming continued on page 31 >> NOVEMBER 2020

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our members, delegates and alternates to Kansas City in a few weeks,” Mark McCully, Association CEO said. “We are also preparing and are excited for our first-ever virtual option as well. New this year, our members can participate in the educational sessions and voting process from home.” Sponsored by NEOGEN, Jordy Nelson is a Super Bowl champion, former Green Bay Packer, Angus cattleman, Kansas State University alumni and Kansas rancher. He’ll bring his unique perspective on taking success to the next level when he addresses attendees on Sunday, Nov. 8. Sponsored by Zoetis, Kevin Ochsner has nearly three decades of experience providing keynote speaking, strategic consulting and custom training services to many of the world’s leading agribusiness companies and industry associations. Prior to founding Agcellerate, LLC in 2014, he spent 22 years with Indianapolis-based consulting companies Adayana and Agri Business Group. Oschner has developed a broad knowledge and deep understanding of the issues and trends impacting global agriculture. Ochsner will address attendees on Monday, Nov. 9. Both sessions will be streamed virtually for online registrants. The education only just begins with the keynote speakers. A panel of industry thought leaders will present their research and findings on fertility and longevity within the Angus breed on Sunday, Nov. 8. Improving reproductive function is an important step for both the Angus breed and the cattle industry as a whole. As the industry grows knowledge of the bovine genome through genomic technology, haplotypes can be identified that affect many traits. Haplotypes that affect fertility have been identified in dairy breeds since 2011. The strategy shows great promise and as a result, the Association and AGI have been researching haplotypes that can affect the fertility in Angus cattle. The “Focus on Fertility” panel will include Kent Weigel, professor and chair of the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison; Tom Lawlor, executive director of research and development at the Holstein Association, USA; and Kelli Retallick, director of genetic and genomic programs for Angus Genetics Inc. The second panel discussion will be centered around the Angus cow and longevity initiatives. In an effort to establish a longevcontinued on page 47 >>

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t a Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Conference in the early 1990s, Bill Fielding, the then president of Cargill Meat has been quoted as making this statement during his presentation on cattle markets, “Bos indicus cattle will never grade.” Brangus breeders believed differently prior to that as the Brangus breed was founded in 1949 on the strong principle that ranchers in the southern United States were looking for cattle that could both withstand heat and humidity, and still have a respectable quality grade on the rail. The notion of quality grade was one of only two founding origins. How then, in a 40-year time span, had the breed strayed from its original intent? It likely had not

[voiding the 1980s large and lean phase the entire industry experienced]. It was just simpler to lump any calf with Bos indicus-influence into an “eared” category that lingers still today. But, let’s break down how we got here. From the founding membership of 57 people, the association began to grow rapidly in the following decades. What began as the American Brangus Association (ABA), and later became the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), saw a “heyday” from the mid-1960s all the way to the late 1980s. The April 1959 Brangus Journal cover depicts a Brangus breeder, James (Jimmy) Grant of Hollywood, California, posing with a champion bull next to movie star, John Wayne, at the San Antonio Stock Show. The 1970s and 1980s Brangus Journals had to be bound, like a book, due to the high number of ad sales and content, launching the magazines well over 150 to 200 pages in length. Brangus breeders from California to Ohio were hosting black tie sale events with professional singers, and Brangus cattle were on display at nearly every major stock show in the nation. In fact, it was in 1974 at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, that the slogan “Any country is Brangus country,” was

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coined. In January 1982, a record was set when Blocker Brangus, Texas, and Windy Acres Brangus, Nebraska, purchased possession and half semen interest in Extra of Brinks 192M9 for $400,000. The Brangus breed was, as Doc Holliday would say, “In its prime.” In the following two decades, though, a stigma arose. Unsurprisingly, a low marbling score was soon associated with Bos indicus-influenced cattle, alongside an unruly temperament ideology. For some producers or cattlemen, an “eared effect” may still loiter in the back of their minds at the auction barn. For Brangus, registration numbers never saw a decrease, but rather remained stagnant, without growth, for many years. While other breeds, who rapidly capitalized on strategic value-added marketing campaigns, began to see superior success in registration numbers and breed loyalty.

An Industry in Progression The blatant fact is: The entire agricultural industry has progressed in every way in the past 50 years. In the past half century compared to today, producing a gallon of milk uses 90 percent less land and 65 percent less water. Seven steers today yield the same amount of beef as 10 steers in 1977. And, each pound of that beef raised uses 19 percent less feed, 33 percent less land, and 12 percent less water than in 1977. Today, the U.S. produces 20 percent of the world’s beef supply with just 7 percent of its cattle. The question then is: If the U.S. beef supply can change that much in 50 years, why can’t Brangus cattle, or any breed, selectively improve through careful matings just a handful of data-driven traits? They can. And they did. The Brangus and Brangus-based cattle of today are being forced to rise to the occasion of the beef market. Today’s consumer wants more than just a well marbled steak. Today’s consumer wants an animal that lived a healthy life, with “value-added” perks; they want a tender, juicy, well marbled experience at a reasonable cost. So, what does it take to get there? It takes a hardy animal, one that can withstand heat and humidity, and also be respectable on the quality grade roll. Sound familiar yet? The same goals the Brangus breed was founded on.

Brent Kuehny, Dollar K Cattle No stranger to the live beef cattle market is Brent Kuehny, of Dollar K Cattle, in Elmore continued on page 36 >>

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NCBA Postpones Annual Convention & Trade Show

Deadline Approaching for Cattle Growers/ Purina Mills’ Scholarship

he National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced that its Annual Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show has been postponed until August 10 through 12, 2021. The location will remain at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Unfortunately, the current pandemic presents challenges that make bringing people together during the previous dates in February difficult. NCBA will hold some of its traditional business meetings in the January or February time frame, in accordance with the association’s bylaws.

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urina Mills and the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association’s (NMCGA’s) Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee (YCLC) is proud to announce there will be two Purina Mills $1,000 scholarships and two YCLC $500 scholarship presented during the 2020 Joint Stockmen’s Convention virtual convention. Deadline for application is December 1, 2020. The two $1,000 Purina Mills scholarships will be awarded to a New Mexico student who is a member of the NMCGA, the New Mexico Junior Cattle Growers’ Association, or the child of an NMCGA member. Graduating high school seniors, and college

freshmen, sophomores and juniors in good academic standing are eligible to apply for the award. In addition, the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee and the Allied Industries Committee will also be presenting two $500 scholarships – one to a high school senior and one to a continuing college student. The four scholarships will be presented to the top applicants during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention slated for December 4 through 18, 2020 via ZOOM. Please visit www.nmagriculture.com and its Events tab to obtain the scholarship application.

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HEALTHY CALF << cont from page 32 City, Oklahoma. For 23 years, Kuehny and his family have run stocker cattle at their south central Oklahoma ranch that holds up to 4,000 head of cattle, including around 400 pasture mama cows. Before building his current facility, Kuehny served as a manager of a feedlot in Kansas – bringing his cattle experience full circle from birth to beef. A “stocker” operator is essentially someone whom combines weaned calves off cow-calf producers, “stocks” the cattle together in large groups, and backgrounds on grass for around 90 days before sending those animals off to the feedlot. By going

through a stocker operator, cattle are commingled and fed a low energy ration, allowing them to grow at a low input cost. Then, when the cattle are shipped to a feedlot, an occurrence called “compensatory gain” happens when cattle are placed on high protein diets, and thus, gain weight quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. A win-win for the cattle and the pocketbook. “We run any kind of cattle, without breed preference,” says Kuehny, “typically we’ll purchase a 5-weight [500-lb.] steer or heifer and run until about a 7-weight [700-lb].” The cattle will spend about 70 to 90 days with Kuehny getting their “basics” and ensuring their fundamental health needs are met before they’re off to a feedyard.

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“For a lot of years, we’ve made our living off mismanaged calves that go through a local sale barn,” Kuehny states. Their operation has purchased cattle from sale barns and direct from producers, and also custom feeds customer-owned cattle, primarily developing heifers. Today’s times are changing, and it’s forcing Dollar K Cattle to come along with the ride. “Health has become a large issue with many of the calves we see at the sale barn, their health has just gotten so poor that we are having to branch out and look for alternative options. It’s hard to put a dollar figure on how much the health affects the bottom line of feeder calves today, but I can tell you it’s a pretty big number,” he stresses. “Today we’re just looking for more cattle coming direct from the source, so we can verify their background. We’ve purchased several cattle direct from the cow-calf producer in the past, but the truth is we have a hard time generating the kind of volume we need to work off of,” Kuehny explains. “In this part of the world, people want to sell cattle at the sale barn, and I truly think we need some kind of break through educational programs to sell the fact: The sale barn is a very inefficient step in the process. Any time an animal changes hands, it’s an inefficient step in the process. It’s a financial drain on everyone who’s involved (the cowcalf producer, the sale barn, the trucker, the stocker, the feedlot, etc.) and the producer is the one who’s getting slighted the most! Plus, the cattle are getting to where they can’t handle the stress of it all.” So, what does an ideal feeder calf look like? “For me, the gold standard calf would be four things:, 1) at minimum two rounds of viral vaccinations, 2) wormed, and 3) all bull calves need to be steers 4) 45 days weaned is preferable for success, but not required,” he requests. “Implants are not a requirement. The one thing I absolutely will not take is bull calves. If an order buyer sends me a bull calf, he can just load him right back onto the truck or leave him at my place until he comes back for him.” Eared calves or Bos indicus-influenced calves get the green light if they’ve got the appropriate qualifications, Kuehny believes for his operation. “I don’t think eared cattle have ever had a bad reputation from a performance standpoint. The stereotype that’s probably not very correct is that they don’t have the ability to achieve Choice grade. And that’s just not fair, because over the past 15 years,

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retained ownership and point-of-sale to feedlots. Some cattle, they purchase at the sale barn, own for 90 days, then sell to the feedlot at 700-lb. Then some cattle are purchased from a sale barn or producer, and

The stereotype that’s probably not very correct is that [Bos indicus cattle] don’t have the ability to achieve Choice grade. And that’s

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quality of the calf.” -Brent Kuehny, Dollar K Cattle, Oklahoma.”

big boned, having a deep rib, and the ability to grow. The amount of ear is far less important than the quality of the calf.” For the Kuehnys, the ultimate goal would be to find gold standard groups of calves in load sizes of 200-250 head. “The size of our traps hold about 250 head, so for us that’s just the right number. If a producer wanted to bring five head, that’s fine. So long as we can commingle them with many other smaller or moderate sized groups of cattle to fill the trap,” he says. Kuehny says their operation does both

ownership is retained through to the plant if they’re an especially strong group of calves. And, other groups, the Kuehnys never own, they simply feed for customers, and send them on their way once they’ve reached their desired weight. “We typically don’t retain ownership through to the feedlot. We do finish some, but not all. Would I like to? Probably.” For the crew at Dollar K, they’ve got the stocker phase of the beef industry down pat. From health to low stress management to nutrition, it’s a science.

“We’d very much like to be a part of the Brangus Pipeline Project. I’d like to think we’ve got our system figured out, and now, we’re just looking for healthy calves.”

Seth Taylor, Taylor Cattle Company Due west of Fort Worth, Texas, Seth Taylor owns and operates Taylor Cattle Co. in Parker and Palo Pinto counties. Taylor focuses on stocker and feeder cattle, but also runs a commercial and registered Angus and Brahman herd – and yes, he’s crossing the two breeds. Taylor’s grow yard holds about a 2,000hd capacity, mainly comprised of grass traps with feed bunks ideal for high risk cattle. “We mainly purchase high risk cattle, calves that are coming straight off their mothers or straight from the sale barns, and we work to get them healthy and ready to go to a feedyard. When they leave our location, they’ve had at least 90 days of backgrounding on them, and the feedlots know they’re healthy,” Taylor explains. Purchasing cattle is the norm for the Taylor’s. “We have order buyers at sales and auctions, but we also purchase cattle straight from the producer. Right now, we own 100 percent of the cattle in our grow yard. Most of our cattle are actually heifers

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at 400- to 600-lb., they’re 70 percent black with a quarter-ear. Sure, sometimes we feed customer cattle, but I’m quite picky about those custom fed cattle, so I tend to vet them more stringently. For me, I want the cattle to have a little ear, they just do so much better in the heat,” he describes. For Taylor, his gold standard feeder calf list is comprised of: 1) a good quality animal with proper bone, 2) health records with at least one round of shots but preferably two, and 3) a low stress handling background. The problem he faces, as do most producers, is that the best size loads are groups of cattle that weigh 50,000lb., just enough to fill a truck. “This 50,000-lb. request hurts a lot of cowcalf producers who may only have 25 cows. The best thing to do is get with a neighbor and start pulling groups together,” Taylor asks. In west central Texas, Taylor doesn’t discriminate against an eared calf, he actually prefers it. “I think there is a preference against Bos indicus cattle – but I’ll tell you, it’s a myth. Other breeds have just done a better job of marketing, but the truth is, the cattle with a little ear just put more pounds on the ground. Brangus cattle are all black hided, and we know they grade, most of the time they’re qualifying on the grid for Certified Angus Beef (CAB). Plus, most Bos indicus cattle are killing heavier and still meeting

the quality grade of their Bos taurus contemporaries.” “I like feeding Brangus cattle,” Taylor proclaims. “It’s the kind of cattle we’re looking for. They thrive in our operation. It’s a no-brainer if we can source cattle that are vaccinated and weaned, it takes a lot of the guess work out of our position.”

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Brangus Built© So how are we going to do this? For many years, the IBBA has promoted a yellow tag called the Brangus Built tag. It’s been signified to represent cattle that have at minimum one registered Brangus parent. The Brangus Built tagging system already has some notoriety in the marketplace and has been shown to add value to commercial heifers carrying the tag. It’s time to up the steaks. The Brangus Built program will now identify feedlot-bound steers with minimum standard requirements. It’s time the Brangus Built tag came with more weight than just a registered Brangus parent. This fall, guidelines will be set in place in order to receive the tag; guidelines such as weaning, health, and nutrition protocols that set the calf up for success. In the future, the yellow Brangus Built tag will serve as a beacon of light to order buyers and grow yards alike; calling them towards the reliability and guarantee signified by the “brand.”

Power in Numbers We’ve all heard the quote, “There’s power in numbers.” Taken literally, there’s power in the “numbers” leading commercial producers to strong EPD-backed Brangus bulls for their herd. Taken figuratively, there’s power in the number of producers breeding Brangus-influenced feeder calves. Maybe it’s time we dig down to the original roots of the breed: heat tolerance and quality grade ability. Capitalize on the two things this breed really is known for. Take back the market share from five or 20 head groups of feeder calves sold at auction; and combine these groups into load lots that take the industry by storm, 50,000-lb. at a time.

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he beef industry finished the third quarter in a far better position than where it started, while pork exports appear poised to pick up and demand from foodservice is buoying chicken, CoBank said in its latest quarterly report on U.S. agricultural markets. Beef packer margins have remained elevated with capacity still limited, a large backlog of cattle, and surprisingly strong demand. This will likely continue through 2020, CoBank said. At the same time, the boxed beef cutout has climbed 5 percent over the last three months, helping lift cattle prices by 10 percent, and profitability for cattle feeders has improved to break-even levels. The U.S. consumer’s beef budget is going further with more meals now eaten at home. Still, the report identified two potential challenges ahead: the effect on demand from cooler weather due to limits on indoor restaurant dining, and the risk of a disruption at plants. The Kansas beef plant fire last year and COVID-19 shutdowns this spring showed that plant capacity has minimal cushion. Beef plants and their essential workers are critical to ensuring a strong end to a very challenging and volatile year, CoBank said.

Pork In the U.S. pork sector, there is renewed optimism for trade after exports slowed significantly over the summer, the bank said. The discovery of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars in Germany led key importing markets to ban pork from the country, and lean hog futures to spike higher. Reuters reported that three more ASF cases were confirmed in wild boars in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, bringing total confirmed cases to 53 since the first occurrence on Sept. 10. CoBank said he pork industry made up for lost time during the third quarter, processing 4 percent more hogs after COVID-19 drove plant shutdowns in April and May. This helped alleviate a backup of more than a half-million hogs, the report said. Processor margins are below what some enjoyed during the second quarter, but hog producer margins have improved from very weak levels at mid-year. The bank projects positive producer margins of $15 to $20 per head in the first half of 2021.

Chicken The chicken sector is faring better in the foodservice channel thanks to quick-serve and take-out dining demand, CoBank said. The third quarter saw improved pricing and margins for the U.S. industry, and most producers were modestly profitable over the summer. Dark meat chicken prices remain a weak spot, but the bank predicted improvement in U.S. chicken exports and values in the coming months now that oil prices have rebounded and Mexico’s economy has bottomed.

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comfortable with any and all partners and contractors. 3. There are producer-centered land trusts. There is a Partnership of Rangeland Trust (PORT), which is an alliance of agricultural-focused conservation organizations dedicated to preserving America’s working farms and ranches and conserving productive agricultural lands. The partnership includes ag-focused trusts in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. Visit https://rangelandtrusts.org/ for more information. 4. Structure matters. Who will be the grantor, Glenn asks — an entity or individual? Who is the easement being conveyed to? Is it a 501(c)3, tribe or

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<< continued from page 31 ANGUS to the position, and instead had exercised authority as acting BLM director through a ity EPD, a fully optional, easier to use, series of unlawful delegations” Judge inventory-based AHIR program is being Morris wrote in reference to the maneuvers introduced to collect necessary data. Parthat kept him in the acting director role for ticipants can learn how you can use this over a year. “Any exclusive function of the whole herd reporting option to compleBLM director performed by Pendley is ment the MaternalPlus program in the invalid.” The Dept. of Interior announced “Focus on Longevity” discussion presented they would appeal the decision. “The by Jerry Cassady, director of member serDepartment of the Interior believes this vices and Chris Stallo, chief operating officer ruling is erroneous, fundamentally misin- for the Association. terprets the law and unreasonably attempts “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it to up-end decades of practice spanning has been our goal to provide the same outmultiple presidential administrations from standing customer service and educational both parties,” said DOI solicitor Dan Jorjani. Not satisfied with just the ouster of Pendley, Montana then petitioned the judge to throw out several resource management plans that were finalized during Pendley’s tenure. The judge agreed with their request. As things now stand, the Dept. will appeal the decisions, and in the interim, Secretary Bernhardt will direct the BLM. An Interior official wrote an email to BLM staff saying, “Secretary Bernhardt leads the bureau and relies on the BLM’s management team to carry out the mission. Deputy Director for Programs and Policy, William Perry Pendley, will continue to serve in his leadership role.” Outraged by the appeal, the Democrats have introduced legislation to prevent this from happening. Senator John Tester has introduced the Public Lands Leadership Act, which would “prohibit the Department of Justice from defending Pendley in Bullock v. BLM.” Whew! How’s that for political machinations and legal maneuvering over federal lands. Remember, they constantly tell us these lands must remain in federal hands so they can be professionally managed on scientific principles. What a laugher that is. Now let’s cull the rhetoric and cut to the core of this issue. The enviro-left is not really all that upset by the musical chairs being played at Interior. No, what concerns them is the tune being played by the person sitting in that chair. Pendley’s western-oriented symphony is definitely not pleasing to their ears. Until next time, be a nuisance to the devil and don’t forget to check that cinch.

resources our members have come to expect from the Business Breed,” McCully said. “The renewed 137th Annual Meeting will build on those principles. We’re providing an outstanding line up of speakers aimed at educating and uplifting our membership and online registrants.”

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Frank DuBois was the NM Secretary of Agriculture from 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog: The Westerner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship and The DuBois Western Heritage Foundation

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PAT BOONE 2020 Cattleman of the Year

by Carol Wilson

he deep baritone drifts through the cedar and juniper trees before rolling out over the hills and breaks of eastern New Mexico. The rich tones belong to Pat Boone, a multi-generational New Mexico rancher, and the song is the song of a cowman. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lyrics are written by a life filled with faith, the chorus repeats themes of honesty and neighborliness and hard work. Its melody rings with service and perseverance, while the harmony fills in friends and family.

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The song is filled with rocky canyons and wide open spaces, cows and horses, drought and horsewrecks and joy and pain. It is well known to the ranchers and cowboys of the Land of Enchantment, but most agree that no one sings it better than Pat Boone, the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Man of the Year. Pat is comfortable on the family ranch, in the shadow of the cross, speaking of the things he knows best...faith, friends, and family. Or standing with a friend who has been through a rough patch, taking that friend before God. Or sitting through a long school board meeting, supporting students of the local school. Or neighboring with friends he has known his whole life. Whether he is riding the big circle in a 25 section pasture or giving his time on a electric coop board in support of his community or leading the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association, Pat’s life and actions are characterized by a deep faith in God, commitment to doing what is right, and serving his fellow man as his forefathers served in their time.

Prelude to New Mexico Surrounded by the land which has supported Boone cattle and men for the last 137 years, Pat acknowledged, “this ranch is my heritage and my family. Is it not just a piece of land. It is part of my ancestors, a part of my children. We have poured ourselves into it. The ranch is what we are and we are what it is.” Pat’s great-great-grandfather, Bill Littlefield, and his brother, George “Major” Littlefield, were some of the first cattlemen in the family. At one time, Major ran cattle on a million acres in the Texas Panhandle. He was a banker, cotton farmer and cattleman, and a key player in getting the cattle business established in Texas at the end of the Civil War. When the Texas government granted three million acres to a group of investors in return for finances received for a capitol building in Austin and those investors formed the XIT Ranch, Major Littlefield knew his days in the Panhandle were limited, so he turned his attention to New Mexico in the early 1880s. Bill Littlefield also came to New Mexico and established the Bosque Grande ranch northeast of Roswell. Other family members, the Whites, started the LE and Four Lakes Ranch and the JP White industry, which included farms, ranches, and feed companies. On a ride through the country southwest of Elida, Bill discovered a spring on a hill and knew he’d found land he could

call home. He later moved to the location, and started building the present day Boone Ranch. Bill bought out homesteaders as they left the land in the early 1900s and expanded the ranch every chance he got. His son, George T. Littlefield, Pat’s greatuncle, also started putting a ranch together near Kenna. In the meantime, Major Littlefield bought the Yellow House Division of the XIT ranch and established the town of Littlefield, Texas. He developed some of the land to sell to people who wanted to move west, and kept a portion, called the East Camp of

the Yellow House. Bill kept ranching in the Kenna area. His daughter, Mildred, married Patrick Henry Boone, the first of an unbroken line of Pat Boone’s, of which the Cattleman of the Year is Pat Boone the fourth. After Pat’s grandfather, Pat II, graduated from Roswell High school, he was sent to the East Camp of the Yellowhouse. There he met and married Pat’s grandmother, a school teacher. Their only child, Pat III, was born while the Boone’s lived at the East Camp of the Yellow House near Littlefield. Pat II continued to live at the east camp, but partnered with

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Movement to the Land of Enchantment Pat’s father was a Texas lawyer and was a judge who served on the District Court bench for 32 years while continuing to partner on the family ranch. Though he had no intention of making ranching his life, he valued the land and the history and kept the ranch in the family. Pat pursued a higher education at Tarleton for two years, then moved to New Mexico and enrolled in Eastern New Mexico University. “I wasn’t raised here, but got

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his grandparents on the New Mexico ranch. Pat III spent four years in the armed services, then earned a law degree from the University of Texas before marrying Chicago born and raised Janet Olson, daughter of Swedish immigrants and a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Their children, Pat and Betty, were raised at Littlefield but Pat spent every summer in New Mexico with his grandparents on the ranch. “It was the only place I ever wanted to be,” Pat remembers. “My dad wanted me to go to college and get an education, but I just wanted to go to the ranch.”

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here as quickly as I could,” Pat related. One of Pat’s rodeo buddies was Gary Good, whose family had ranched in New Mexico since 1912 and neighbored the Boones near Elida. Pat and his sister, Betty, were often guests at Gary’s grandparents house. Gary’s younger sister, Cindy, remembers that Pat accompanied Gary to Cindy’s high school graduation. Though she grew up on a ranch 40 miles Northwest of Elida, Cindy planned to finish her college education and never return to small town life.

Two Part Harmony It was July of 1974 when Pat Boone walked into the lobby of the bank where Cindy worked and Cindy found an excuse to visit with him. He called her later, they began dating, and knew pretty quickly that they wanted to get married. Pat’s parents wanted the young couple to wait until they graduated from college to wed, but Pat and Cindy didn’t want to wait that long. Cattlemen who have lived through 1974 remember it as a year when cattle prices took a devastating tumble, and times were hard. Pat and Cindy said “I do” at her Grandparent’s house in Kenna over spring break in 1975, then set up housekeeping in a little trailer house in Portales. Cindy continued

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Song of the Land “Every generation that came before us gave their time on this ranch and sacrificed in their own way to hang on to this ranch,” Pat commented. “My Dad’s express intent was to save it for Betty and I. My grandfather as well, wanted to make it something that generations can hang on to.” “Pat’s love of this ranch gave me a love for the land and life, even though I had married into it,” Cindy related. Pat expanded, “Cindy is more protective of the ranch than I am.” “When the kids were growing up and we’ve been away to rodeos or ballgames, whether we had done well or lost, when we crossed the cattleguard to the ranch, we knew everything was going to be OK,” Cindy continued. “We were home.” Both sets of parents helped mentor the young couple. Pat noted that his in-laws Charles Good Branding were just another set of parents to him. her college studies, with Pat working at his parents didn’t like it, but we quit college “Cindy’s father, Charles, helped me in ways father’s Kenna ranch and on a branding and moved out here.” They moved into a that my own Dad couldn’t,” Pat explained. crew in Clovis to make ends meet. rock home built in the 1880s, and began “We’d always been cow people, and Charles In January of 1976, a man who had their lives as ranchers. helped me learn the ins and outs of running worked for the Boone Ranch for 42 years Pat and Cindy now ranch on Bill Little- yearlings. We ran yearlings for 32 years. And retired. It was Pat’s big opportunity to move field’s original ranch, and Betty and her her mother was another mother to me. I to the ranch, but his father didn’t agree. “It husband, Dan Howard, are nearby on was very blessed.” took a lot of talking,” Pat remembers. “My George Littlefield’s ranch. Pat and Cindy were conservative when it came to investing their time and money. Neither had an outside job, so they depended on the ranch. They dabbled with wheat cattle and feeding cattle in the feedyard, but decided that their time and attention were most needed on the ranch. “Dad always told me that when you get outside the fences of the ranch, you were asking for trouble,” Pat related. “We have found that to be true.” “Cattle have been good to us,” he continued, “We’ve enjoyed them. We didn’t expect to get rich, but we wouldn’t take for it. We’ve met wonderful people and have exceptional neighbors and friends.” Gary Good noted that Pat works hard at anything he does. “He studies things and has a brilliant mind,” Gary stated. “It is good to have someone like him in the family.” He added, “Pat and Cindy have run the ranch for many years by themselves without much help, and they have done well.” “Pat’s reputation in his community and the larger ranching community is outstanding,” agreed Bill Humpries, former NMCGA Your friend, Tye Terrell president. “Their cattle have a good reputation, and Pat is respected by his neighbors, errell and & ivesTock ompany which always tells you something.” One of those neighbors is Jeff Bilberry, Tye C. Terrell – Qualifiying Broker - Lic# 4166 Selling Ranches For Over 45 Years vice president of Singleton Ranches, Chavez Patronize Our County Commissioner and a multi-genera575-447-6041

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a living on the New Mexico prairie, Pat and Cindy were also raising children. Sarah and Patrick Henry V (Cinco for short) feel like they hit the jackpot when they got Pat and Cindy as parents. “Dad is probably the last of a dying breed,” noted Sarah, “He is the best of the best. Since

(Above) Charles, Gary, his wife Rhetta , Good with Cindy & Pat Boone. (Right) Jeremy, Sarah and Teal Ruiz

tional friend. “Pat is one of the premier cowmen that I look up to,” noted Jeff. “Cindy’s granddad, Stanley Good, said a cowpuncher was a man who was both a cowman and a cowboy. It was high praise for Stanley to call you a cowpuncher, and Pat Boone is sure enough a cowpuncher.” “He is a true steward of the land,” agreed Neal Delk, “he runs a tight knit operation and takes great care of his cows.” Eddie Benton has bought Boone calves or yearlings for 30 of the last 40 years. “Pat is just the best,” reported Eddie. “If he tells you something, it will be that way. You don’t need a contract with him. You just shake his hand and have an agreement. His word is his bond. You can go to the bank with it. He is just that kind of man.”

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we were kids, his priorities were always God, then family and hard work. He has been an excellent role model.” Sarah noted that when she and Cinco were small, Pat was a team roper and loved the competition. “When Cinco and I got involved in rodeo and sports, Dad got rid of his own horses and put all of his stuff on

the back burner to make sure we had the best,” she stated. “Mom and Dad were at every ball game and every rodeo Cinco and I ever competed in. They put us first. It was definitely the best example ever.” Sarah stated, “Mom and Dad pushed us and taught us to be the best at what we did. If we were doing anything, they wanted us to do it right and do it well. That helped set Cinco and I up for success in life.” “He taught us that hard work always pays off,” added Cinco. “If I was playing marbles, we worked at it and practiced every day. When I was roping, we never knew if I would win or even place, but we went to the arena every day and saddled 8 or 10 horses. He has done the same thing in the cattle business, and that is why the ranch is in such good shape.” In the busy years when Cinco and Sarah were rodeoing and playing ball, Pat wore out several pickups serving on various rodeo boards. The family also made lifelong friends with other rodeo participants and their parents. Phil Bidegain, former NMCGA president, remembers being parked close to the Boone family at one rodeo. “Pat was going to show us a trick, and he told my son, Scott, that when Scott jumped, Pat would rope his feet out of the air. Scott jumped, and Pat got his feet roped, then pulled too much slack and Scott hit the ground hard on his back,” laughed Phil. “Pat felt bad about that

forever, but it was all in good fun, and we’ve laughed about it for a long time.” Laughter has always been a part of the Boone family. “My wife and kids are my heart,” Pat affirmed. “I’ve got a lot of important things in my life, but those three are what make me function. They are the reason I get up in the morning.”

Servant’s Refrain When Pat was 25, he was appointed to the Soil & Water Conservation board in Elida. He later served on the school board, several rodeo boards, and the Rural Electric Administration Board. “I didn’t do things for me... it was always something that directly affected us and our neighbors, and I could help,” he related, “that is just the way I was raised. My Dad and my granddad and great-granddad were all servants. I have one great-grandfather that was a Texas ranger and then a sheriff. My grandfather was a Swedish immigrant who became a blue collar worker in Chicago in order to become an American. There is a lot of diversity in my background, and it implanted in me a desire to serve.” “His motto was always, ‘others have done

Cinco helping to brand!

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for me, and now it is my time to step up and “He always reminded us that there were two do for others,” Cindy noted. “Our whole sides to every story, and therefore he married life, he has served on boards. At wouldn’t jump to a conclusion. I’ve always times, there were struggles when the kids admired him for that.” and I were home alone on the ranch. But I Eddie Benton agreed. “He tries to help do see that helping others is his calling.” everyone he can. That is just the way he is. Phil Wallin served on the rodeo and elec- A lot of people look to him and trust him tric coop boards with Pat. “He was never and that is just the way he is. If he is your quick to make a decision,” Phil remembers. friend, he will be your friend forever. He is

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for your We admire and respect you industry. le catt the to ns utio trib con many – Jeff & Cheree Bilberry

Pat & Cindy We were blessed to have the opportunity to know and work with you. We appreciate a friendship that will last through the ages. Jerry & Michelle Maynard Glenburn, Maine

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great to do business with, but if you have a personal problem and want to visit, he will listen. He won’t preach to you, but he will try to help solve your problems. His faith has gotten him where he is, and you couldn’t ask for a better person.” Charles Good noted, “Pat helps everyone in the country work, and he is a good hand. He is willing to do anything to help. I

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Congratulations on this recognition of all the work you have done... and will continue to do on behalf of the ranching community in New Mexico and beyond.

...and thank you for your steady and reliable leadership.

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ranched for 49 years in Lea county, and Pat went many times to help work cattle there. He was always congenial and happy to be there. Everyone respected him.” Pat was helping Charles at his ranch west of Tatum and realized that another neighbor, Carl Lane Johnson, was always talking about what was going on with the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association. “I remember reading the Stockman when I was a kid and respecting the Cattle Growers, especially the Cattlemen of the Year, and the way they worked for the cattle industry,” Pat noted. He attended a Cattle Growers summer meeting and ran into his old rodeoing buddy, Bebo Lee. He also met Bebo’s father, Charlie Lee, who patted Pat on the back and said, “Sure am glad you are here. Hope you come back.” Pat’s history of neighboring helped him make the decision to become more involved in Cattle Growers’. “The industry wouldn’t be able to survive without Cattle

Growers,” he noted. “It is like every cattle producer in New Mexico is our neighbor, and we want to help them. I know that every rancher can’t go to town and fight the battles that the industry must fight. So those of us that can, want to be able to help.” Pat started attending Fish and Wildlife meetings in the first round of the Prairie Chicken fight, and his involvement grew from there. He and Cindy were on their way to watch one of Cinco’s ball teams play a game when Bebo called and asked if Pat might serve as the Southeast Regional Vice President

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PAT BOONE Proud to call you my friend

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PAT BOONE

Your leadership has been an inspiration. You are one of those rare individuals who can translate vision into reality. We’re proud to call you our friend.

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dent elect.

But before accepting the nod as president elect, Pat had a long meeting with Alisa Ogden and Rex Wilson in Roswell. The problem: He and Cindy were committed to attending all of the college basketball games coached by Cinco, as well as many of the baseball and basketball games played by their only grandson, Teal. Cinco coaches in Texas, and Teal plays in Texas, which presented a problem to a man who, as president elect, was charged with representing Cattle Growers at the legislature in Santa Fe.

Rex and Alisa assured Pat he could both lobby in Santa Fe and attend the Texas games. “Pat had been a leader on enough boards and committees that he understood the time involved,” Rex explained. “He already had a commitment to his family, and he didn’t want conflict within himself. And he was humble enough to wonder if he would measure up to previous leaders. We told him we needed him and asked him to prayerfully consider giving Cattle Growers his leadership experience. He took some time to think and pray, then decided to do it.” While deciding, Pat also conferenced with Joel Moore, a friend who helps parttime at the ranch. After Pat explained the Santa Fe schedule, Joel encouraged him to serve. Pat learned that he could indeed lobby legislators all morning and watch Cinco’s team play all night. One bright Santa Fe morning, he attended committee meetings until noon, when he and Cindy drove to Albuquerque and caught a plane to Dallas. They rented a car in Dallas and drove to

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of Cattle Growers. Pat didn’t realize that allowing his name to be on the list tantamount to accepting the position, but soon learned. He served several years as a regional Vice President, then as presi-

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Congratulations to our Cattleman of the Year!

We are so happy to send you our best wishes on this wonderful occasion.

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Commerce to watch Cinco’s team. After the team won the game, the Boones drove back to Dallas and rented a room. After sleeping for an hour, they showered, drove to Love field, turned the rental car in, caught a plane, and were back in Santa Fe for the 9:00 committee meetings. ‘I don’t know if I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed on that day,” Pat laughs, “but I was there.” Pat noted that Caren Cowan, Cattle Growers’ Executive Secretary, and Michelle Frost both guided him through his time in Santa Fe. “They are very special to me because of what they sowed into me,” he noted. “They never lost patience with me or judged me in any way. I Major Littlefield. was dumb as a post, but they were good at stuff that no one ever sees. I never realized the depth of the political Jeff Bilberry noted that all of Pat’s service process, especially as far as our industry was on various boards was good preparation for concerned. We did amazing things for the his contributions as president. “I don’t feel ag industry, just by working together with like I made a big splash, but I did my job and others. Caren and Michelle are masters at it. what was in front of me,” Pat commented. It is an amazing process and I’ll forever be “My family is always first, but as far as the indebted to Caren and Michelle for what world goes, the cattle industry is what they taught.” makes me tick and to have been able to contribute to it means a lot.” Leading the Choir “We are fortunate that people like Pat are When it became time for Pat to take the willing to step up and lead,” noted Bill Humreins as Cattle Growers’ president, Cindy phries. “He is a fifth generation rancher, and was reluctant. “You can’t be gone that that in and of itself is laudable. We all know much,” she told Pat. “But we will think of it.” how difficult it is to keep a place together It was the end of the 2012 drought, and the and keep it going through the genranch was lightly stocked. Five days later, erations.” Phil Bidegain agrees. “Pat is the rock that Cindy gave the go-ahead. “If you are ever going to do this, now would be the time,” the cattle industry can depend on,” he she acknowledged. noted. “He is solid and has a lot of common Pat noted that his years as president was a special time of friendships with cattlemen from all over the state. “All the past presidents are always there to help at the drop of the hat,” he noted. “We talk and there is just a world of knowledge between all of those guys. They have taught me so much.” From the beginning, Pat wanted to see more young people get involved in Cattle Growers. “I talked to quite a number, and told them I know it is hard to come to meetings when you are a young married couple trying to make a living, or if you have young kids. But I told them that we had to have them. And some of them started coming.” “I enjoy seeing the young people start to come and get involved and be interested for the good of the industry,” he summaGary & Ginger Creighton rized. “I am pleased that is happening and and Purina Animal Nutrition! am proud to have been there.”

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sense. He is one of the good guys.”

Melody of Faith Pat’s mother was musically talented, always playing the organ for funerals and weddings and church, so Pat and Betty were raised with music. It was only natural then, that Pat would sing or preach, or both, when the family was at youth rodeos. His Sunday morning service was always well attended. “When that deep voice rolls over

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the crowd, it is just ‘that was the way we saw our loved one.’” uplifting,” noted Pat lives his life aligned with his favorite Phil Bidegain. verse, “For I know the plans I have for you,” Bidegain invited declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and Pat to a Walk to not to harm you, plans to give you hope and Emmaus in 2001 a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11 after Pat had been He explained, “This tells the story. God through a bad said, if you will seek me every day, I have a illness. “It totally plan for you.” turned me around,” Those who look forward to the Cattle Pat noted. “It gave Growers’ annual worship service will be me hope again.” glad to know that Pat is planning a virtual People remem- service to go with this year’s virtual Cattle bered P a t ’ s Growers’ meeting. preaching and singing, and he has been called on to travel throughout the state A Band of Brothers preaching funerals and singing at Christian Pat became more involved with the Walk gatherings, church services, and revivals. “It to Emmaus, and ministered musically with was just something I felt God asked me to Neal Delk, Billy Borden, Michael Dean, Chek do,” Pat noted. Rippee, Cyle Sharp and Don Cates. “They “He is known all over the state for his play instruments and I don’t, so they have ministry,” stated Phil Wallin. “He did Judy’s been essential for me,” he stated. Dad’s funeral. He really has a way with His brother-in-law, Gary Good, has words, and you hear so many people after always been an inspiration and mentor. “He a funeral say, ‘that was such a comfort,’ or has preached and performed weddings

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You have been an inspiration to everyone in the industry for all of these many years.

Congratulations Cattleman of the Year

PAT BOONE

Thank you for your strong leadership and dedication.

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Pat Boone We’re thankful for your leadership and dedication to the livestock industry!

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Our Best to you

PAT

We’re proud of your unselfish service to the livestock industry. Congratulations on this wonderful honor.

Nikki Hooser & Kathy Longinaker

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PAT BOONE on this welldeserved honor.

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PAT!

You are a blessing to the cattle industry. Job well done.

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PAT BOONE

Cattleman of the Year! Thank you for your leadership and accomplishments! Bobby, Pat, Elizabeth Jones Ty & Michelle Greeman

Our Best Wishes to Cattleman of the Year

PAT

BOONE

Pat leads from a place most people never get to in a mortal life. ~ Senator Pat Woods ~

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You are most deserving of this great honor, Pat.

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and funerals and has usually been the speaker at our Easter breakfast,” stated Pat. “He has encouraged me in my faith and my ministry greatly.” “Music has been an important part of my life,” Pat stated simply. “I hope it will continue.”

A Harmonic Connection While Pat was working an Emmaus walk, one of the pastors visited with him about emailing scriptures to his friends daily. The pastor described the practice as a way of encouraging people and also ensuring that the sender was grounded in the scriptures every day. Pat liked the idea and began sending scripture to a group of a dozen people daily. More people asked to be a part of the list, and now Pat sends a daily scripture to approximately 200 people six days a week. “Some of the verses step on my toes a bit,” he admitted. “Some of them are things that I see on Facebook or read in devotionals.” Bill Humphries receives the daily scripture and remembers when his grandsons were sometimes with him early in the morning when his phone would ding, signifying an incoming message. “The boys would say, ‘that must be Pat’s verse,’” Bill remembers. “Then we’d stop and read it. When I’m feeding and hear a ding, I stop to read the morning scripture. I hear other

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Singing Around the Cross For the past 35 years, Pat has been gathering men the Saturday before Easter, feeding them both physically and spiritually in the heart of the family ranch at the foot of a 14 foot metal cross. In the early days, Cindy and several good friends from Texas cracked 100 dozen eggs the day before the breakfast, laughing and visiting as they filled five gallon water jugs with pooled eggs. These days, Pat has volunteer crews serving up smoked pork chops, biscuits, eggs, gravy and coffee. Neal Delk and the Delk brothers provide music, and Gary Good provides a message. The breakfast that started with 45 men now serves 400-500 men each year. “We never invite anyone,” Pat commented. “If a man hears of the breakfast, he is welcome to come. We will give you the best food we can fix, then give you a good message.”

A Team Chorus Another highlight is the annual retreat of the Angelo State University Basketball team. Cinco, head coach, brings his team to the ranch for team building and bonding. They practice basketball in the gyms where Cinco used to play in Portales and Elida. As a whole ball team camps in the house, Cindy leaves the ranch to the men and Pat plays host to the mostly inner-city kids and their coaches. “The team gets to see livestock and antelope and quail, and Dad cooks and hosts the whole weekend,” Cinco related. “On Sunday we take the team to the cross where Dad does the sunrise Easter service, and Dad gives a devotional. Being able to take my team to that spot every year and having my hero talk to them is just awesome.” “Dad really spoils the team while they are on the ranch,” Cinco continued. “One year, a player ate five huge ribeye steaks in

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one meal.” “We get to bond with the players,” Pat added. “We introduce them to ranching and most of them already have a relationship with God. It is a full weekend and the whole house is full of blow up mattresses, but it is a good time to get to know the team and bond with the players.”

Perfect Pitch In an industry that was once characterized by generations of the same family caring for their land and cattle, Pat and Cindy have noticed a gradual attrition of the families that have cared for the land for years. “The older generation has been selling or dying off,” Cindy noted. “They are replaced with other good people, and we still have a good relationship with them,” That makes the friendship between the Boones and Bilberrys that much more precious. Pat’s great-grandfather and Jeff Bilberry’s great-grandfather came to Kenna at the beginning of the 20th century, and 120 years later, Jeff and Pat still rope and ride together, depending on each other for help and friendship, like the men four generations before them. Jeff and Pat have been through family crisis, droughts, good grass years, and

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school board and county commission meetings together. “In the best days of my life, he has been there for me. In the worst times of my life, Pat was standing right there beside me,” Jeff noted. “He truly is the best man on the face of this earth. We’ve punched a lot of cows, branded a lot of calves, and rode a lot of horseback miles together. God willing, we still have a lot to

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do. It is a special friendship.” Pat equates the friendship to the one the Bible describes between David and Saul’s son Jonathon. “We are closer than brothers,” he noted. “We can meet on the road between our houses and lean over our pickup beds to pray with each other. Over the years, we’ve helped each other and been there for each other. When I have

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troubles, he gets involved. When he needs me, I am there. He had a huge influence in my kids’ lives, and I helped his kids. We’ve done a lot, and it is because we resolved between us, long ago, that we were going to serve.” “I’m blessed through that friendship,” Jeff added. “We’ve cried a lot of tears together, but we have laughed more than we cried.”

The Rhythm of Life

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The cattle industry respects Pat Boone’s approach to life, his dedication to the industry, his thoughtfulness to the people of the land. Phil Bidegain spoke for the cattle industry when he claimed, “You want Pat on your side in life. He might keep you from over-reacting in a crisis. He is low-keyed, but as solid as a rock.” Pat’s neighbors describe him as a man who lives out his beliefs. “He trusts in God,” noted Eddie Benton. “He believes in the good Lord and that is the way he does business.” Pat’s son and daughter describe him as their hero. “He is genuine and honest. A great neighbor. People count on him,” summarized Cinco. “That is how he raised his kids, and that is the influence he had in his home.” The tall man with the resonant voice commands attention and receives respect, whether the mellow baritone is belting out Josh Turner’s hit, Long Black Train, or speaking gently to a child or a colt, or leading a group of cowmen through a potentially divisive meeting. With Cindy, his bride of 45 years, Pat epitomizes the best of New Mexico ranchers, a fact his fellow cattlemen acknowledged when they honored Pat as Cattleman of the Year. Pat sings them all, from old hymns to contemporary praise, but the song that fellow cattlemen will never tire of is the song he lives out in front of them, a song that is visible as he ropes and brands with neighbors, cares for the land and does the business of a cattleman. Because of his faithfulness, others can hear the song.

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. - 9:00a.m.

Range Improvement Task Force Advisory Board – Producers Forum

Monday, December 14, 2020

1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.

Range Improvement Task Force Advisory Board – Agency Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NMCGA Water Sub Committee

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Cattle Markets

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Friday, December 4, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NMCGA Allied Industries Committee

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Opening General Session NM Beef Council sponsored speaker

9:00 a.m. - 1 1:00 a.m.

NMCGA Legislative Committee

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

State & Federal Program updates

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

NMCGA Resolutions Committee

Monday, December 7, 2020

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NMCGA Membership Committee

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cattle Outlook: 2020 & Beyond, Boehringer- Ingelheim

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.

2021 Political Outlook, Jim Richards, Cornerstone Government Affairs

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Joint Federal Trust Lands

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

NMCGA Promotion & Marketing Committee NM Beef Council State & Federal Check Off Update

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 10, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Joint Wildlife Committee New Mexico Livestock Board Meeting NMCGA Research & Improvement Committee

Friday, December 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NMCGA Tax & Special Interest Committee

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

NCBA Update

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NMCGA Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, December 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

NMCGA Theft & Health Committee & NMCGA Private Property Committee Animal Health Discussion, Elanco & Animal Health International Tucumcari Bull Test Meeting

Worship Service “Calf Vaccination: The Intersection of Health, Rick & Opportunity” — Dr. Nichols, Boehringer-Ingelheim Post COVID Opportunities & 2021 Forecast —Randy Blach, CEO, CattleFax

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Feeder Flash – Corbitt Wall

NMCGA General Membership Meeting and Legacy Awards Presentation 2020 Showmanship Winners 2020 Scholarship Winners CowBelle Man of the Year Inspector of the Year Green from Ground Up Ayudando Siempre Alli King Service Award Cattleman of the Year

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2020

Joint Stockmen’s Meeting Dear Members, Supporters & Friends! 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year, bringing uncertainty and new challenges to our industry, our communities, our nation, and our world. Normally at this time of the year, we would be preparing to have our regular in-person Joint Stockman’s Convention; but due to COVID-19, we are having to make some drastic adjustments to our program this year. One of the most significant changes is that we will be converting our Joint Stockmen’s Convention scheduled, for December, to a virtual event. This was a difficult decision for the NMCGA executive team and staff to reach, and one not taken lightly. As an Association, we value the handshakes, the networking, and the catching up with old friends that occurs at our annual event. However, due to mounting health and safety regulations, NMCGA will not be able to host an in-person event this year. While we will miss seeing each of you in person and especially sharing handshakes and conversation, we are incredibly proud of the events we have planned for our virtual conference, and I look forward to seeing each of you online. Don’t worry. You will still have the same opportunities to learn, shop, and connect as you had in the past, but this year, we are meeting you in your home, car, or wherever you plan to attend. Joint Stockman Convention 2020 “Gathering from Afar” will be just like any year prior, with many exciting conversations regarding industry trends, challenges, and opportunities. We will kick off the fun on Dec.4th with our traditional opening ceremonies and then follow it with two weeks of live presentations on the issues that you, as a New Mexico Cattle producer, care about. We will wrap up our convention on December 18th with awards, an ATV raffle, and the closing of our virtual silent auction. You are guaranteed to hear and see new ideas that will have a profound and profitable impact on your cattle operation. Unlike other virtual events, we have spaced our presenters into two categories: AM & PM, with time limits of one to two-hour presentations during each time slot. We did this because we know that your time is valuable and that you should have the flexibility to participate and take care of the work you have to get done on your operation. With flexibility being at the forefront this year, we will also be recording and having available for all registrants the ability to watch or re-watch a presentation on their own time by accessing videos on our event video page. Please make sure to watch for and register for what will be the most exciting event of the year!

Randell Major

Randell Major, President, NMCGA

Charity Ann Saulsberry

Bebo Lee

Charity Ann Saulsberry, President, N.M. CowBelles

Bebo Lee, President, NMFLC

Bronson Corn

Bronson Corn, President, NMWGI

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Who’s Who New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Officers EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Randell Major, Magdalena President Loren Patterson, Corona President-Elect Roy Farr, Datil Vice President at Large Jeff Decker, Lovington Southeast Vice President Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa Northeast Vice President Dustin Johnson, Farmington Northwest Vice President Shacey Sullivan, Peralta Secretary/Treasurer Tom Sidwell, Quay Past President Pat Boone, Elida Past President Jonas Moya, Albuquerque Executive Director NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Scott Bidegain Tucumcari Jeff Bilberry Roswell Linn Blancett Aztec Darrell Brown Artesia Irvin Boyd Eunice Jim Bob Burnett Lake Authur Ron Burnett Datil Kendell Buzard Floyd Michael P. Carrica Rio Rancho Mike Casabonne Hope Jim Ross Caviness Maljamar Gerald Chacon Espanola Jack Chatfield Mosquero Ricky Chavez Quemado Kim Chesser Roswell Brad Christmas Wagon Mound Blair Clavel Roy John Conniff Las Cruces Mike Corn Roswell Bronson Corn Roswell Caren Cowan Albuquerque Amanda Culbertson Amistad Joe Culbertson Amistad

Troy Daniels Wagon Mound Bruce Davis Springer Linda Davis Cimarron Joe Delk Mesilla Park Matthew Dentclaw Shiprock Lewis Derrick Artesia Crystal Runyan Diamond Elephant Butte Tommy Dinwiddie Capitan Tracy Drummond Reserve Wesley Eaton Vado Dan Estrada Trementina Alden Elkins Pinon Kevin Floyd Roswell Wayne Franklin Yahtahey Cole Gardner Yeso Sid Gordon High Rolls Lane Grau Grady Jim Grider Carrizozo Nolberto Hernandez Rio Rancho Nikki Hooser Jemez Springs Jim Jackson Albuquerque Bobby Jones Dell City, TX Stan Jones Broadview Curt Kelling Cuervo Dave Kenneke Cimarron Joan Kincaid Piñon Garland King Capulin Justin Knight Tucumcari Marjorie Lantana Crownpoint Colton Lee Alamogordo Boe Lopez Springer Sarah McKenzie Fort Davis, TX Jeff Menges Safford, AZ Louis Montoya La Plata Justin Nunn Deming Tom Paterson Luna Kyle Perez Nara Visa Nancy Phelps Winston Tate Pruitt Capitan Megan Richardson Winston Charlie Rogers Clovis John Romero Albuquerque Alfredo Roybal Santa Fe Carlos Salazar Medanales Troy Sauble Maxwell Becky Spindle Moriarity Troy Stone Capitan Jim Thorpe Newkirk Ernie Torrez La Jara Bernarr Treat Roswell Judy Wallin TorC Dee Wear Hillsboro Gene Whetten Winston Randy White Albuquerque Jimbo Williams Quemádo

Kendal Wilson Carrizozo Pat Woods Broadview

NON-VOTING MEMBERS Ryan Perry Susan Navarro Dr. Rolando Flores

Charity Ann Saulsberry Bob Homer Jim Lyssy

Allied Industries Committee Allied Industries Committee Dean, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at NMSU N.M. CowBelles NMCGA Insurance Admin’s Insurance Services of N.M.

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Calvin Glenn Piños Altos Wm. Ray Morely Datil Victor Culberson Silver City T.E. Mitchell Albert Hugh L. Hodge Silver City C.M. O’Donel Bell Ranch Tom P. Talle Las Vegas T.A. Spencer Carrizozo Robert H. Royall Tyrone Albert K. Mitchell Albert

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Lee S. Evans Marquez A.D. Brownfield Deming Oliver M. Lee Alamogordo Con W. Jackson Las Vegas Tom Clayton Separ E.G. Hayward Cimarron George A. Godfrey Animas G.W. Evans Magdalena Roy Forehand Carlsbad Ed Heringa Clayton Sherwood Culberson Lordsburg Dick Snyder Clayton W.I. Driggers Santa Rosa John Stark Deming Will Orndorff Roswell J.L. (Les) Davis Cimarron Noel Rankin Silver City W.O. Culbertson, Jr. Las Vegas Reuben E. Pankey Santa Fe Alvin Stockton Raton Charlie T. Lee Alamogordo Albert J. Mitchell Albert Phil Harvey, Sr. Cave Creek, AZ Phillip Bidegain Tucumcari Bob Jones Crow Flat continued on page 75 >>

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CBB’s Operating Committee Approves FY21 Checkoff Plan

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he Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) will invest approximately $39,380,000 into programs for beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications during fiscal 2021, subject to USDA approval. At the end of its September 9-10 meeting in Denver, Bill King, NMBC’s Beef Board Director” Colorado, the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC) approved checkoff funding for a total of 13 “Authorization Requests” – or grant proposals brought by nine contractors for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. The committee includes 10 producers from the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and 10 producers from the Federation of State Beef Councils. Nine contractors brought a total of $47,725,121 worth of funding requests to the BPOC this week, nearly $8,345,121 more than the funds available from the CBB budget. “Producers drive all the decisions that the BPOC makes during these important meetings,” said CBB and BPOC Chair Jared Brackett. “Cattlemen and women from across the U.S. and importers carefully consider every proposal to determine where we should spend these Checkoff dollars with one primary goal in mind – increasing beef demand to provide producers with the best possible value for their Checkoff investments.” “Once again, our contractors came to these meetings with some incredibly innovative ideas and projects. As always, it’s a real challenge to balance the budget and distribute our limited amount of Checkoff dollars to these contractors in a way that we believe will best drive beef demand. I personally thank all our contractors and committee members for dedicating considerable time and effort to continue moving the beef industry forward.”

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Ben & Jane Cain TorC Frank Dubois Las Cruces Huling “Jupe” Means Buckhorn Rob Cox Organ Bill Humphries Lindrith Rusty Tinnin Bell Ranch Oliver “Sato” Lee Mountainair Bob and Jane Frost San Jon Don Cullum Bakersfield, CA R.C. (Dick) Manning Deming Joe & Vivian Culbertson Amistad Jimmy R. Bason Hillsboro Phil H. Bidegan Tucumcari Gretchen Sammis Cimarron Don “Bebo” Lee Alamogordo Wesley Grau Grady Bill King Stanley Bob Ricklefs Cimarron

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Bill Sauble Springer Sterling Spencer Carrizozo Alisa Ogden Loving Bert Ancell Wagon Mound Rex Wilson Carrizozo Joe Bill Nunn Deming José Varela Lopez La Cieneguilla Pat Boone Elida

Ayudando Siempre Alli Award Winners

1994

Governor Bruce

& Mrs. Alice King Stanley 1995 Huling “Jupe” Means Buckhorn 1996 G.B. Oliver, III Alamogordo 1997 George Clark Albuquerque 1998 G.X. McSherry Deming 1999 Howard Hutchinson Glenwood 2000 Rachel Thomas Huachuca City, AZ 2001 Dr. Steve England Edgewood 2002 Joan Park Capitan 2003 Karen Budd-Falen Cheyenne, Wyoming 2004 Chuck Stocks Albuquerque 2005 Joe Delk Mesilla 2006 Joe Stell Carlsbad 2007 Laurie Schneberger Winston 2008 Tim Cox Bloomfield 2009 Jeff Witte Las Cruces 2010 Larry Dominguez Las Cruces 2011 Andrea Buzzard Santa Fe 2012 Clint Harden Clovis 2013 Dennise Bridgers Rio Rancho

2014 2015

2016 2017 2018 2019

New Mexico Cowbelles Farm Credit of

New Mexico Gordon Meeks Santa Fe Ray Keller Carlsbad Romney Todd Alto Nick Layman Albuquerque

The Bud Eppers Memorial “Bud’s Contract” Award Winners This award is presented by the New Mexico Federal Lands Council

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Frank DuBois Las Cruces John Fowler, Ph.D. Las Cruces Howard Hutchinson Glenwood Ron White Monticello Caren Cowan Albuquerque Karen Budd-Falen Cheyenne, Wyo. Chris Allison Mesilla Park continued on page 78 >>

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Who’s Who

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Mike Casabonne Hope Lewis Derrick Artesia Alice Eppers Roswell Nick Ashcroft Las Cruces Dr. Jerry Schickedanz Las Cruces Dr. Sam Smallidge Las Cruces Laura Schneberger Winston Les Owens Las Cruces Jeff Witte Las Cruces Don L. (Bebo) Lee Alamogordo Yvette Herrell Alamogordo

Bruce and Alice King Service Memorial Award

2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014

Chuck Stocks Albuquerque Frank DuBois Las Cruces Linda Davis Cimarron Timothy Jennings Roswell Andy Nunez Hatch David Abbey Santa Fe New Mexico Department

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— Allied Industries Committee Ryan Perry, Roswell Susan Navarro, Los Lunas

Co-Chairman Co-Chairman (All Allied Industries members are welcomed and encouraged to vote on this committee.)

— Feeder Committee Bruce Davis, Springer Bill King, Moriarity

— Finance Committee Tom Sidwell, Tucumcari Chairman All Past Presidents and NMCGA Executive Committee

— Litigation Committee Alisa Ogden, Chairman Loving Jim Jackson, Vice Chairman Albuquerque Howard Hutchinson Glenwood Tom Paterson Luna Gayla Thal Buena Vista Bill Sauble Maxwell Phil H. Bidegain Tucumcari Mike Casabonne Hope

— Membership Relations Committee

of Agriculture

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Woods Houghton Carlsbad Donna Irwin Deming Brian Moore Clayton Janet Witte Las Cruces Bill Sauble Maxwell

Chairman Vice Chairman & Treasurer

CROSS CULTURAL SUB COMMITTEE John Romero, Albuquerque Chairman Marjorie Lantana, Crownpoint Vice Chairman

MEMBERSHIP SUB COMMITTEE Boe Lopez, Springer Chairman Heidi Humphries, Tucumcari Vice Chairman

YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUB COMMITTEE

Green from the Ground Up Award

2019

Sid Goodloe Capitan

Cattle Growers’ Committees (Note: Unless otherwise noted(*), all NMCGA members are welcome & entitled to vote in the committees of their choice.)

Sarah Marta, Winston Chairman Julian Marta, Winston Vice Chairman JUNIOR CATTLE GROWERS SUB COMMITTEE

Dusti Caviness, Maljamar Chairman Candace Hyatt, Deming Vice Chairman LEGISLATIVE SUB COMMITTEE

Loren Patterson, Corona Chairman Nikki Hooser, Jemez Springs Co-Vice Chairman Cole Gardner, Yeso Co-Vice Chairman

— Natural Resources Committee

— Ag Policy Committee THEFT & HEALTH SUB COMMITTEE Tracy Drummond, Reserve Chairman Dan Estrada, Trementina Vice Chairman

WATER SUB COMMITTEE Ernie Torrez, La Jara Chairman Amanda Culbertson, Amistad Co-Vice Chairman Carlos Salazar, Medanales Vice Chairman

P ROMOTION & MARKETING SUB COMMITTEE

Megan Richardson, Winston Chairman Anita Hand, Datil Vice Chairman

WILDLIFE SUB COMMITTEE

ENERGY SUB COMMITTEE

R ESEARCH & IMPROVEMENT SUB COMMITTEE

Kendal Wilson, Carrizozo Chairman Jim Thorpe, Newkirk Co-Vice Chairman Sarah McKenzie, Fort Davis, TX Co-Vice Chairman

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Dave Kenneke, Cimarron Chairman Tom Paterson, Luna Co-Vice Chairman Jimbo Williams, Quemado Co-Vice Chairman

Irvin Boyd, Eunice Chairman Jim Bob Burnett, Lake Authur Co-Vice Chairman Bill King, Moriarty Co-Vice Chairman

— Nominating Committee

Pat Boone, Elida Chairman Loren Patterson, Corona Vice Chairman All Past Presidents

— Property Committee

Jim Brown Bill Warbois Denny Gentry Vic Culbertson Al Schneberger Caren Cowan

PRIVATE LANDS SUB COMMITTEE

Elena Farr, Datil Chairman Scott Bidegain, Tucumcari Co-Vice Chairman

— Federal & Trust Lands Sub Committee

John Richardson, Winston Chairman Colton Lee, Alamogordo Co-Vice Chairman Gerald Chacon, Espanola Co-Vice Chairman

— Taxation & Special Issues Sub Committee — Resolutions Committee C rystal Runyan Diamond, Elephant Butte Chairman Judy Wallin, T or C Vice Chairman All Committee Chairmen

Cattlegrowers Foundation

Phil H. Bidegain, Chairman Tucumcari Linda Davis, Vice Chairman Cimarron Dennise Bridgers, Secretary Rio Rancho Caren Cowan, Albuquerque Treasurer Gary Decker Stamford, TX John Conniff, Las Cruces Nikki Hooser, Jemez Springs Bob McCrea, Roswell William Alexander, Hillsboro Pat Boone, Elida

— NMCGA By-Laws Committee

Phil H. Bidegain, Tucumcari Chairman

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Executive Directors History

Horace H. Hening Jr. Bob Talbott Roy Lilly

ew Mexico Wool N Growers’ Inc. Officers

Bronson Corn, Roswell James Duffey, Roswell Antonio Manzaneres, Tierra Amarilla Shad Cox, Corona

President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary/Treasurer continued on page 82 >>

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advised a diverse set of clients in the agriculture, defense, technology, higher education, transportation, environment, and appropriations spheres, amongst others. In addition, Jim is heavily engaged in Republican politics at the state, local, and federal levels. Before leaving Capitol Hill, Jim served as the appropriations staff for succeeding chairmen of the House Appropriations Subcommit tee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies, the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture, and the chief of

staff to Congressman Steve Pearce. Prior to his government service, Jim was the General Manager of a multi-million-dollar wholesale and retail business in New Mexico and a small business owner in Arizona. He also served as an interrogator, linguist and intelligence specialist on active duty in the U.S. Army with extensive experience throughout Southwest Asia. While in the Army, he graduated as Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Defense Language Institute and Foreign Language Center’s Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Dialect courses. Jim grew up on his family’s fifth generation cattle ranch in Southwest New Mexico and resides in McLean, VA with his wife Patty and their two youngest children.

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aylor Riggins grew up in Santa Rosa, NM on her family’s cow/calf operation with her parents, Bill & Laurie and younger brother Tyler. She went to high school in Fort Sumner, where she was active in basketball, rodeo and 4-H. Upon graduation, she enrolled at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. Beginning in the fall of 2014 she worked to earn her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Media and Communication, graduating in 2017. She remained at WTAMU until 2019, becoming a member of the graduate program, furthering her education by earning her Master of Science in Agriculture. She enjoys working with her family on their ranch, listening to live music and spending time in her leather room. Taylor has her own small business called T-RIGG Brand Leather, where she creates leather and braided working gear. Taylor joins the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association as Administrative Assistant and looks forward to protecting the ranching way of life, by incorporating her writing skills, her creativity and her passion for the industry.

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Immediate Past President Executive Director

1999-2001 2001-2003 2003-2005 2005-2007 2007-2009 2009-2011 2011-2014 2014-2016 2016-2018

ew Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. N Board of Directors Mike Casabonne Hope Jim Cooper Tinnie Martin Corn Roswell Mike Corn Roswell Pete Gnatkowski Carrizozo Debbie Jones Tatum

New Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. Honorary Board of Directors John Cooper Tinnie Alice Eppers Roswell Ronnie Merritt Yeso

Originally, the Association was the New Mexico Stock Growers’ Association formed in 1884. It was a loosely organized group of local livestock protective associations determined to maintain a Territory-wide association. * Mr. Farr died June 12, 1927, while serving his second term. Floyd W. Lee, then a vice president, was named acting president to complete the term, was elected president in 1928 and continued to serve by unanimous annual re-election until the convention of 1960. ** During the term of Madlyn Cauhape, it was decided that the president would serve from July to July, Madlyn only served one year. *** Truman Pierce was elected president in July 1978. In April of 1979 he became very ill and T.L. Watts finished the year and then was elected president. Truman was made first vice president and fulfilled his term of office after T.L. Watts.

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New Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. Past Presidents 1906-1912 1912-1916 1916-1920 1920-1925 *1926-1927 1927-1959 1960-1961 1962-1963 1964-1965 1966-1967 1968-1969 1970-1971 1972-1973 1974-1975 1975-1976 **1977-1978 ***1978-1979 1979-1981 1981-1983 1983-1985 1985-1986 1987-1989 1989-1991 l991-1993 1993-1995 1995-1997 1997-1999

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Solomon Luna Los Lunas H.C. Abbott Springer Eduardo M. Otero Los Lunas Prager Miller Roswell David Farr Magdalena Floyd W. Lee San Mateo W.E. Overton Yeso Charles D. Fuller Roswell Robert F. Corn Roswell Abe M. Pena Grants Phelps White Roswell W.A. Snipes Roswell Ivan Watson Roswell Robert B. Naylor Roswell Anthony E. Treat Roswell Madlyn Cauhape Hope Truman Pierce Roswell T.L. (Sonny) Watts Piñon Truman Pierce Roswell W.W. Roach Caprock Mike Casabonne Hope Art Evans Roswell Steve Lewis Artesia David Kincaid Piñon Pete Gnatkowski Carrizozo Scott McNally Roswell Mark Marley Roswell

Ron Merritt Yeso Tom Runyan Piñon Russell Leonard Hope Mike Corn Roswell Joan Kincaid Piñon Jim Cooper Tinnie Marc Kincaid Hope Leroy Cravens Encino John (Punk) Cooper Mayhill

1982 James Sachse Las Cruces 1983 Herbert M. (Hub) Corn Roswell 1984 R.L. (Louis) Merritt Yeso 1985 R.C. (Punch) Jones Tatum 1986 George Casabonne Hope 1987 Al Snipes Roswell 1988 Lloyd Treat Roswell 1989 H.W. (Bud) Eppers Roswell 1990 John Cooper Tinnie 1991 Art Evans Roswell 1992 Truman Pierce Roswell 1993 Ernest Perez Encino 1994 Joséph Skeen Picacho 1995 Ronnie & Beverly Merritt Yeso 1996 David & Joan Kincaid Piñon 1997 A.W. & Janice Gnatkowski Ancho 1998 John P. Cauhape Piñon 2000 Albert Perez Vaughn 2002 Martin Yriart Roswell 2004 Robert B. (Bob) Naylor Roswell 2006 Anthony (Tony) Treat Roswell 2008 Mary Skeen Roswell 2010 Pete & Sarah Gnatkowski Ancho 2013 Mike Casabonne Hope 2016 Antonio Manzanares Tierra Amarillo 2018 Mike Corn Roswell

New Mexico Sheep & Goat Council

Bronson Corn, Roswell Chairman Mercedes Cravens, Encino Vice Chairman continued on page 84 >>

The Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc. has many programs that help develop and mentor our youth. Please help us continue to support these programs. Raising Ranchers Through this program, retiring farmers or ranchers can donate eligible farm or ranch land to the Foundation, which is then sold or rented to qualified young ranchers. The Foundation hopes to use this program to create a new generation of ranchers by removing one of the largest obstacles to starting a ranch. Additionally, the Foundation hopes that this program will aid in keeping agricultral land in production use. ____ YES, I would like to support tomorrow’s ranchers and leaders. Please accept my matching support of: ____ $50.00 ____ $100.00 ____ $300.00 ____ $500.00 ____ Other Amount $_______

Southern & Eastern Calf Scrambles

The New Mexico Breeders Classic, Eastern, and Southern Fairs Kids Calf Scramble are events that provide students with education on how to properly care and raise animals while promoting valuable leadership and life skills. ____ YES, I would like to support tomorrow’s ranchers and leaders. Please accept my matching support of: ____ $50.00 ____ $100.00 ____ $300.00 ____ $500.00 ____ Other Amount $_______

Youth Ranch Management Camp

The New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp provides an opportunity for students to learn about the practical and business side of owning and managing a ranch through meeting with experts in the agricultural industry in this week-long camp. ____ YES, I would like to support tomorrow’s ranchers and leaders. Please accept my matching support of: ____ $50.00 ____ $100.00 ____ $300.00 ____ $500.00 ____ Other Amount $_______

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Who’s Who

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Jim Cooper, Tinnie, Secretary/Treasurer Antonio Manzanares, Tierra Amarilla Mike Corn, Roswell James Duffey, Roswell Russell Leonard, Hope

Dairy Producers of New Mexico Officers

Charlie DeGroot, Dexter Albin Smith, Clovis Al Squire, Hagerman Phillip J. Troost, Lake Authur Beverly Idsinga, Roswell Kaye Whitefoot, Roswell

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director Deputy Executive Director

Dairy Producers of New Mexico Board of Directors

John DeRuyter Mesquite Derrell Hanson Clovis Andy Schaap Hereford, TX Dale Jones Veguita Sybrand VanderDussen Clovis Roger Westra Portales Mike TeVelde Hobbs Scott Edeal Los Lunas

Irvin Boyd Eunice Matt Ferguson Carrizozo Duane Frost Claunch Howard Hutchinson Glenwood Jim Cooper Tinnie Levi Klump Animas Rick Lessentine Cloudcroft Ronnie Merritt Yeso Joe Bill Nunn Deming Randell Major Magdalena Betty Pound Socorro Bill Sauble Maxwell Laurie Schneberger Winston Mike White Dexter Rex Wilson Carrizozo José Varela Lopez La Cieneguilla Tom Mobley Doña Ana

New Mexico Cowbelles’ Officers

Charity Ann Saulsbury, President Sandra Lacy, President Elect Jacenda Price, Vice President Vonda Frost, Secretary Stephanie Avent, Treasurer Nancy Phelps, Past President Casey Spradley, 2019 CowBelle of the Year

N.M. Cowbelles’ District Reps New Mexico Beef Council Officers

Matt Ferguson, Carrizozo Zita Lopez, Springer Susie Jones, Veguita Dina Reitzel, Albuquerque

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Executive Director

ew Mexico Beef Council N Board of Directors

Dan Bell Corona Majorie Lantana Crownpoint John Heckendorn Moriarity Jim Hill Mesilla Park Kenneth McKenzie Encino Cole Gardner Yeso Beef Board Dir., Bill King Moriarity Sec. of Agriculture, Jeff Witte,

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Revise its purpose statement to expressly include addressing resource concerns for organic producers, avoiding the need for more regulatory programs, and helping producers transition from the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

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Revise ranking protocols to expressly include consideration of an applicant’s status under CRP.

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Adjust the definition for a “comprehensive nutrient management plan” to ensure only applicable natural resources need to be considered.

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Modify the requirements for an EQIP plan of operations that includes the progressive implementation of a comprehensive nutrient management plan.

Modify language in the national priorities to specifically include soil health and weather and drought resilience in the national priorities.

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Authorize reduced matching requirements for Conservation Innovation Grant projects aimed at helping historically underserved producers.

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Creating incentive contracts and payments for incentive practices to better support locally led conservation needs. Requiring NRCS to offer an advance payment option for historically underserved producers.

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Illegally doubling the payment rate for EQIP contracts from $450,000 to $900,000 for large farms owned by general partnerships

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Letting CAFOs off the hook when it comes to achieving good nutrient management — asking them as a requirement for receiving EQIP funding to put together a nutrient management plan but not requiring them to achieve it

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Refusing to specifically help EQIP producers address resource concerns in a way that would facilitate their graduation into the Conservation Stewardship Program

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“NRCS had the opportunity to help EQIP better serve farmers and ranchers and conserve resources across the country through the comments they received,” said Eric Deeble, Policy Director at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. “We appreciate that NRCS seized some of these opportunities, but we are disappointed that they passed on others, leaving us with a program that does less for our farmers and ranchers than it could.”

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he pesticide safety education program at New Mexico State University is now offering workshops two ways online. Pesticide applicators may earn continuing education units by attending a webinar series or pre-recorded presentations. “Because of the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, we have developed two ways for public and private pesticide applicators to earn their CEU requirements,” said Phillip Lujan, NMSU Extension pesticide safety education program manager. “They may attend weekly live two-hour webinars or view pre-recorded one-hour workshop sessions at their convenience.” The five-part webinar series will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning Oct. 28. The session will be hosted by NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and presented by Extension specialists and New Mexico Department of Agriculture specialists. To register, visit pesticide.nmsu.edu. Two CEUs per week are available for participation. Session topics will be: ЇЇ Oct. 28: “Rangeland IPM and Rodent Control Part 1,” presented by Casey Sparkman, NMSU Extension range specialist, and Sam Smallidge, NMSU Extension wildlife specialist. ЇЇ Nov. 4: “Yard and Garden,” presented by Marisa Thompson, NMSU Extension urban horticulture specialist, and Carol Sutherland, NMSU Extension entomologist. ЇЇ Nov. 11: “Irrigated Pasture,” presented by Mark Marsalis, NMSU Extension forage specialist, and Jane Breen Pierce, NMSU Extension entomologist. ЇЇ Nov. 18: “IPM for Urban and Small Farms and Rodent Control, Part 2,” presented by Smallidge and Amanda Skidmore, NMSU Extension integrated pest management specialist. ЇЇ Dec. 2: “Pesticide Management,” presented by Steve Baca, NMDA pesticide compliance program manager, and Cary Hamilton, NMSU Extension IR-4 Program. Eight pre-recorded presentations for one CEU credit each are available on the pesticide safety education website.

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Topics of the sessions are: “Principles of Herbicides,” presented by Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension Weed specialist. “Basic Entomology, Ornamentals, and Turf, Category 3A, Part 1 and 2,” presented by Carol Sutherland, NMSU Extension entomologist. “New Mexico Pesticide Laws and Regulations,” presented by Matteo Serena, NMSU Extension plant sciences. “Pesticide Safety and Labeling, Part 1, and Personal Protective Equipment, Part 2,” presented by Serena.

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New Mexico Borders, Then And Now

ew Mexico lies between 103° and 109° General Santa Ana at the Battle of San A commission was established to resolve west longitude and 32° and 37° north Jacinto. Texas became independent and it the problem. John R. Bartlett represented latitude. It measures 390 miles from too began looking westward for expansion. the United States and General Pedro Conde north to south and 350 miles from east to In 1841, Texans claimed everything west to represented Mexico. They saw the problem west. Total land area is 121,666, or 121,594, the Rio Grande (which included Santa Fe, with the Disturnell map and moved the line square miles, depending on the source, then a major trading point on the Santa Fe about 100 miles west, but they left the which makes New Mexico fifth in area and Chihuahua trails) and north to present Mesilla Valley in Mexico while giving the among the fifty states (Alaska, Texas, Cali- day Wyoming. copper mines to the United States. Confornia and Montana are larger). How these Texas invaded New Mexico in the same gress failed to ratify the plan in 1852. borders were established is a convo- year with the so-called Texan-Santa Fe In the meantime, an armed conflict was luted story. Expedition. The effort failed when the shaping up in the Mesilla Valley. American In the 1600s, Nuevo Mejico had no spe- Texans got lost on the plains of eastern New settlers, mostly farmers, had been there for cific boundaries. It was then under Spanish Mexico and were captured by Mexican a number of years and as a result of the rule, and the Spaniards preferred it that way troops under the command of Governor Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo they were since they could then lay claim to all the Manuel Armijo and marched off to Mexico being deprived of their land by the Mexican lands north of Mexico, or New Spain, then City. After that, more moderate Texans sug- government. Open warfare was averted called la tierra incognita or the unknown gested that a better western boundary with the signing of the Gadsden Purchase land. This was a huge area. On the east it might be the Rio Pecos, but that never hap- in April of 1854. The United States acquired ran from the confluence of the Rio Grande pened, either. nearly 19,000,000 acres for payment to and the Rio Pecos, northeast across what is The Mexican War broke out in 1846, and Mexico of another $10,000,000. U. S. troops now Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. while it was fought almost entirely in Cali- entered the disputed area in November The northern boundary extended across fornia, Texas and Mexico, it had a profound 1854 and it became firmly a part of the Wyoming. The western limit was in central effect on New Mexico’s boundaries, and United States. Utah, Arizona and into Mexico. resulted in one of the great snafus in AmerThus was established the southern By 1700, Nuevo Mejico began to lose ican geography. boundary of modern New Mexico. There territory. El Paso was established as an The war ended with the signing of the were, of course, temporary changes during important trading point and river crossing. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which estab- the Civil War when in 1861 Texas proclaimed It and the territory extending from what is lished the Rio Grande as the border the Confederate Territory of Arizona. That now Texas and Arizona, and south to Chi- between Texas and Mexico. It further only lasted until 1862 when the Texas Conhuahua became the Province of Nueva described the border thus: “[North] to the federates were driven out of New Mexico. Viscaya, which would itself be later divided point where it [the Rio Grande] strikes the New Mexico and Arizona were a single into the Mexican states of Chihuahua and southern boundary of New Mexico (which territory until the U. S. Congress created Durango. The northern boundary of Nueva runs north of the town called Paso [El Paso] Arizona in February 1863. The Robbins Vizcaya was somewhere north of the pres- to its western termination, until it intersects Survey finally established the western New ent-day Las Cruces. the first branch of the River Gila.” The treaty Mexico boundary in 1875. Boundary lines, both real and imagined, also provided that boundaries should be The Clark Survey established the eastern were established and withdrawn, and based on a map published by J. Disturnell New Mexico boundary in 1859. Because the redrawn, for the next 100 years. Arguments in 1847. Therein rested the problem. survey started at both the north and the raged between Spain and France about J. Disturnell did not know where El Paso south, there is a small glitch where New who owned what, and the young United was located. His map placed the city about Mexico borders on Oklahoma. The Darling States entered the fray with the Louisiana 100 miles east, and a little north, of where Survey established the northern border in Purchase in 1803. it was, and is, located. Albuquerque was 1868, but the exact line was not firmly Large numbers of Anglo-American set- placed northeast of the correct location drawn until 1960. tlers began pouring into Mexican-ruled and Santa Fe and Taos were in Colorado. Thankfully, future changes are unlikely Texas in the 1820s, initially at the invitation This caused a considerable problem. First although there are some who think New of the Mexican government. By 1830 some of all, President James K. Polk was not Mexico should make a trade with Texas in 20,000 Americans were firmly established, pleased with the treaty because he thought which everything east of the Pecos would and the Mexican government reconsidered the United States should get more territory go to the Lone Star state—Clovis, Portales, its policy, but too late. In 1836, a substantial from Mexico as a result of the war and Lovington, Hobbs et al—and New Mexico conflict arose between American Texans payment of $15,000,000; and second, the would acquire everything west of the Pecos. and the Mexican government. The result treaty gave Mexico the fertile farming area That would include El Paso. Not likely. was the battle at the Alamo, and the subse- in the Mesilla Valley south of Las Cruces and quent defeat of the Mexican Army under the rich copper mines at Santa Rita.

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Wee Thanksgiving

ow do you explain Thanksgiving to a 3-year old? “A long time ago...” “Yesterday?” “No, more than yesterday. A bunch of people came in a big boat...” “Pirates?” “No, good guys and mamas and babies...” “And boys, too?” “Yup, and boys, too. But when they got in the woods they were hungry but they didn’t know what to eat.” “And they had bears in the woods, and tigers.” “Probably, but they didn’t see them. So they were hungry and walked around looking for something to eat. And then came the Indians who lived in the woods.” “With... with bows and arrows and shooting...?” “No, no. The Indians said they would help them find something good to eat...” “Like fruit bars and pop tarts and chickanuggets...” “Well, the Indians said they should have a picnic and so the Indians got some turkeys to eat and they cooked’em and made fry bread and corn on the cob...” “But no peas, but some cottage cheese and bread and honey...” “Right, so they made a big table...” “On the blanket...” “Yeah, no table, just a big blanket and they all ate and ate till their stomachs were full...” “And the little boys, too?” “And the little boys and little girls and little boy and girl Indians, all of ‘em ate... and then took a nap.” “But the little boys no wanna take a nap. Little boys wanna play with bows and arrows.” “Okay, but when everyone woke up

they were happy. So the Indians shook hands and they all said Thanksgiving to each other and Thanksgiving to God...” “And to Jesus and Pastor Mike and Grandmother Phyllis and to all the little boys.” “Yup, and they said it was so much fun, let’s do it next year.” “And tomorra or free days.” “So now every year we have Thanksgiving with friends and eat a lot and say thanks for the

blessings we have.” “Bessing? What looks like, a bessing?” “A blessing? Sometimes it looks like a little boy.” “Like me?” “Yup, sometimes it looks just like you.”

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well as pre- and post-visit packets for educators, increasing school visitation numbers from five per year to 40 per year. Additionally, her professional experience includes service at The Grace Museum in Abilene, Texas; Amazement Square Children’s Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia; Ohio Historical Society in Columbus; Morgan County Historical Society in Ohio; Perry County Historical Society in Ohio; Athens County Historical Society & Museum in Ohio; and Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center in Wooster, Ohio. Reed was an adjunct instructor of undergraduate courses on cultural and heritage tourism at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from The College of Wooster in Ohio and a Master of Arts degree in Public History with a focus on Museum Studies, Interpretation, and Heritage Tourism from North Carolina State University. A native of northeastern Ohio, Reed grew up surrounded by family heirlooms and ancestor’s stories, and traveled the country on family road trips, stopping at state and national parks, campgrounds, and cultural attractions along the way. With regular visits to her grandparent’s farm during her youth, she personally raised and showed goats, a sheep, and a llama.

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TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000

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SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM — 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000 RS RANCH GLENWOOD NM — 44,233 total acres consisting of 119.6 deeded acres and 44,113 acres Gila National Forest Grazing Allotment. Ranch will run 650 head mother cows yearlong and 18 horses. San Francisco River Runs through the Ranch, great improvements. Priced at $4,900,000

working cattle ranch is thirty minutes from Wickenburg, with 50+/- deeded acres, 77,331+/- acres BLM grazing permits, and 11,035+/- acre State lease. HQ has two solar powered homes with backup generators; bunk house; tack house; good set of working and shipping corrals. There are also steel pipe horse facilities; two round pens; six pens and 15+/- acre horse pasture. This is a well watered ranch with 10 wells, 11 dirt tanks, 6 water tanks, and 7 drinkers. Good variety of grasses and browse. A scenic and well maintained ranch. List of equipment included will be provided. Cattle may be sold by private treaty. $1,700,000

*SOLD* 68+/- Head Three Brothers Ranch, Tombstone, AZ – Good starter or retirement ranch in the San Pedro River valley with sweeping views, good access, grass, browse and water. 320+/- ac. deeded, 5,403+/ac. State lease, 2,961+/- ac. BLM permit. Easy terrain with access from Hwy 82 and Tombstone. 3 wells, 2 storage tanks with drinkers, 2 dirt tanks, set of wood & wire corrals. Adjoins Orduno Draw Ranch also offered by Stockmen’s Realty, LLC. $600,000

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*NEW* 530+/- Acre Homestead with Home near Cotton City, Hidalgo, County, NM – Versatile property great for those wishing to be self-sustainable or looking for a place to pasture horses, a small herd of cattle or other livestock. Recently remodeled home, 2 wells, fenced in garden area and fully fenced 520+/- acres, stout corrals, hay shed, conex box,and 1 BR, 1 BA bunkhouse. $443,800 for all or or $200,000 for house and 10 acres. * REDUCED* 30+/- Head Orduno Draw Ranch,Tombstone, AZ – An excellent value! Small desert ranch in the San Pedro Valley of Cochise County, Arizona. 320+/- ac. deeded, 2,780+/- ac. State lease, and 560+/- ac. BLM Allotment. Easy terrain, gentle hills with mesquite, acacia, and creosote, and several major draws with good browse and grassy bottoms. Has one well that needs equipping, a dirt tank, and is

fenced. Borders the San Pedro River National Conservation Area and has easy access from Highway 80. This would make a great starter or hobby ranch or complement to a larger holding. $240,000 HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *NEW PRICING* 40+/- Acre Last Stand B&B Guest Ranch, Sonoita, AZ – An exceptional property in the grasslands of Sonoita, presently operating as a successful wedding & equestrian event venue. The Territorial, two-story 4 BR, 4.5 BA main

home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. A true destination property w/a pool & two cabana guest rooms, 3 casitas, event barn, horse facilities, roping arena, recreation room w/racquetball court, & fishing pond. Neighbors public conservation land with trails. Powered by 80 solar panels connected to the grid, one well w/pressure tank & storage, also fenced for livestock. Mature landscape & fruit trees. Property could also be converted to a vineyard/ winery. $1,975,000 $1,675,000 A great value! *REDUCED* Acreage in San Rafael Valley, AZ – Own a slice of heaven in the beautiful San Rafael Valley, where open spaces, wildlife, ranching history & private dreams live. Pristine scenic San Rafael Valley acreage w/ lush grasslands, beautiful views, un-

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Two world class ranches comprise this offering on 14 miles of scenic river frontage. Includes a total of 1467+/- deeded acres with 2 rock homes equipped with solar, battery backup, and tied to the grid; +/240 tillable flood irrigated acres with 100+/-acres under cultivation. Combined there are a total of 17 wells, most on solar; numerous springs and stock ponds; 40+/- Sections of BLM and private leased land. There are two additional homes on the private lease. Includes 100 reputation Angus cows and 10 bulls. $5,500,000

*NEW* 305 +/- acres, and 570 +/acres of potential farmland near Sunizona & the Chiricahua Mountains – (not adjacent). Both parcels have deep, fertile, sandy loam- perfect for wine or grapes. Smaller parcel has solar power well, 3,000 gal. storage tank w/ 2 drinkers + fencing. Cross fenced into 4 pastures. Domestic well at site of old homestead. Grubbed of mesquite in 2010. Ash Creek runs through southern portion of property. $393,450.Larger parcel features gated entrances, fully fenced w/ Turkey creek running through the northern portion. Recent hydrology report available. $678,300

spoiled night skies & ready for your personal footprint. 152 Acres for $304,000 & 77 Acres w/ well & shed for $177,000

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SUMNER LAKE, State Road 203, River Ranches Estates, River Ranch Road lots (at intersection with 203) $18,900 each. State Road 203 frontage lot. $25,000 SAN ANTONIO, Zanja Road, 4.66 acres farmland with Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District water rights. $69,000 CUERVO, Mesita Pass Road, 148.13 acres of land in Mesita Ranch Subdivision. Perfect for a new home site, hunting or grazing. $85,000

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CALDWELL RANCH

Quality ranch property located in northern Chaves County, New Mexico approximately 20 miles northwest of Elida. Configured in two tracts of 7,200 deeded acres and 640 acres of state lease. Watered by three wells and pipelines. Grazing capacity estimated to be 130 animal units yearlong. Priced at $370 per deeded acre. Call for more information and a brochure.

GALLO RANCH Cattle ranch located approximately 50 miles northwest of Roswell, New Mexico along and on both sides of the Lincoln/Chaves County line. Acreage includes 3,048 deeded acres, 3,600 NM State Lease acres and 11,905 Federal BLM lease acres (18,900 Total Acres). Grazing capacity set at 450 animal units yearlong. Divided into four larger pastures and two smaller holding traps. Headquarters improvements include residence, barns and pipe pens with scales. Water is provided by four wells and buried pipeline. The Gallo Draw runs through the entire ranch provides significant overflow areas of giant sacaton. Most of the permitted animal units utilized the Gallo Draw throughout the summer. Not many ranches in the area are blessed with this asset. Come take a look. Price: $3,995,000 (8,880.00/Animal Unit). Call for more information and a brochure. Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 Cell: 575-420-1237 Website: www.ranchesnm.com

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joes3@suddenlink.net Michael Perez Associates Nara Visa, NM • 575-403-7970

RIBERA,340 CR B41E 32.6 acres with 3bd/2ba home on Pecos River, Hay Barn and outbuildings. Just over 20 acres in alfalfa and grass hay production. $695,000

MAGDALENA, 47 Angus Loop, 3bd/2ba home on 11.04 acres. Horse barn and corral. Beautiful views of Magdalena Mountain. $180,000 $177,000

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PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres vacant land. $16,000, 40 acres vacant land. $32,000. Beautiful views.

CUERVO, 1130 Aguila Road. 3bd/1ba home with corral on 56.6 acres at the foot of Cuervo Mesa. $85,000

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■ ALAMOSA CREEK RANCH – Roosevelt Co., NM – 14,982 +/- acres. Good cow ranch in Eastern NM excellent access via US 60 frontage between Clovis and Fort Sumner. Alamosa creek crosses through the heart of the gently rolling grassland. ■ TRINCHERA CREEK – Colfax Co., NM – 1,513 +/acres. Located off the northern rim of Johnson Mesa. Features of the ranch include: 1,300 feet of elevation change, great elk hunting, Trinchera Creek, custom built log home, horse facilities incl. indoor arena, pine trees, lake and tanks, irrigation rights, etc… ■ SWEETWATER CREEK – Wheeler Co., TX – 640 acres of scenic ranch land traversed by seasonal Sweetwater Creek just a few miles west of New Mobeetie, TX. 200 feet of elevation change. MINERALS INCLUDED! ■ VALENCIA SPRINGS RANCH, GUADALUPE CO., NM – 15,701.47 deeded acres, 1,640 NM State Lease, 120 BLM, 837 Private Lease, beautiful new home plus ranch manager’s home, good pens, water and fences. ■ NE TEXAS IRRIGATED FARM – Red River Co., TX. 1326 ac. with 6 pivots, unlimited water from 6 lakes with 100+ ac. of surface area. Excellent farm or cattle operation. ■ PRICE REDUCED! PECOS RIVER RANCH – a scenic, 968 +/- ac., will sell in tracts of 418 ac. & 550 ac., live water ranch that lies along both sides of the Pecos River between Santa Rosa & Ft. Sumner, NM. Wildlife, water & cattle make an excellent pairing for the buyer who is looking for top tier assets in a rugged New Mexico Ranch.

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he farming and ranching industry was found to be the second-most favorable industry in the state of New Mexico, according to a recent survey conducted by The Garrity Group Public Relations firm. The farming and ranching industry received a 77 percent approval rating from a pool of 408 adult New Mexican residents. The only industry that rated higher was the small business industry, receiving a 79 percent approval rating. The survey included ratings for 17 separate industries in the state of New Mexico. The New Mexico farming and ranching industry has increased in favorability with residents in the last decade. In 2011, the favorability rating of the industry was 72 percent. In the last two years alone, the industry’s approval rating has increased by 3 percent, improving from 74 percent in 2018. New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte said he is proud of New Mexico farmers and ranchers. “Nearly 95 percent of all farms and ranches in New Mexico are family operations that have a long heritage of growing safe food, community involvement and respecting the environment,” said Witte. “I am grateful the public recognizes their commitment and holds them in high regard. We produce the entire plate in New Mexico, and I encourage everyone to enjoy the local bounty and ‘Taste the Tradition!’” The Garrity Perception Survey is an annual resource with the purpose of analyzing the trust and favorability of New Mexican industries. The 2020 Garrity Perception Survey is a scientific survey of New Mexico residents with a 95 percent level of confidence. Since 2011, The Garrity Group has commissioned Albuquerque’s Research and Polling to conduct the survey of New Mexico residents. “The farm and ranch industry is a vital part of New Mexico and is one reason it is included in all research since the Garrity Perception Survey first started in 2011,” said Tom Garrity, president of The Garrity Group Public Relations in Albuquerque. “Over the past 10 years, the farm and ranch industry has increased favorability statewide (up 5 percent), among women (up 7 percent) and residents who are 65 years and older (up 9 percent). These types of increases only happen because there is a greater awareness and understanding of how agriculture benefits all aspects of our state.” To see the full Garrity Perception Survey, visit garritypr.com/Garrity-perception-survey.

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A Tool to Improve All Aspects of the Beef Supply Chain by Ryan Bolt, Director of Breed Improvement, reprinted courtesy of the Red Angus Association of America

n the fall of 2019, the Read Angus Association of America (RAAA) conducted a survey of members and commercial cattlemen. One of the biggest take-aways from

this survey was the finding that a majority of those surveyed used Red Angus to improve both terminal and maternal traits in their herds. While there are genetic predictions for these traits, it is often difficult to look across the EPD profile and determine which animal will be the most profitable. This is where economic selections indexes are helpful. These indexes economically weight the EPDs for each animal and helps identify what combination of EPDs will be most profitable. When we think about indexes, there are generally several types that are available. It can be strongly argued that the most useful of these indexes are those that weigh and combine traits that are economically important across all phases of beef production.

SouthweSt Red AnguS ASSociAtion

ProS Index Previously, this overall index for Red Angus seed stock was called HerdBuilder. This index was maternally focused but did provide for some selection pressure for traits that occur in the feedlot and the rail. With the updates indexes, a new and improved index will be introduced that will cover traits from conception to harvest. This index will be called “Profitability & Sustainability” (ProS). The ProS index is a combination of the updated HerdBuilder and Gridmaster indexes. In the past two issues of the Red Angus magazine, I provided a more in-depth look at these two indexes. The traits included in the ProS index are: Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight, Milk, Mature Weight, Heifer Pregnancy, Stayability, Average Daily Gain, Carcass Weight, Dry Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Ribeye Area. Each trait in the model is weighted based on the effect of that particular trait has in terms of increasing profitability.

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A Lazy 6 Angus Ranch . . 12, 107 Aero Tech, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ag Lands Southwest . . . . . . 99 Ag New Mexico FCS, ACA . . . . 7 Ken Ahler Real Estate Co. . . . 98 American Angus Assn . . . . . 18 Angus Invitational Bull Sale . . 29 Bar G Feedyard . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bar Guitar Liquid Feed Co. . . . 93 Bar M Real Estate . . . . . 102, 103 Tyson Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Beaverhead Outdoors . . . . 100 Eddie Benton . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Berry Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Big Mesa Realty . . . . . . . . . 102 Jeff Bilberry . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 BJM Sales & Service Inc. . . . 108 Black Angus “Ready for Work” Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Boone Family . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Border Tank Resources . . . . 108 Bradley 3 Ranch, Ltd. . . . 29, 105 Brennand Ranch . . . . . . 28, 107 C Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . 28, 106 Caren for Ag . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Carter Brangus . . . . . . . 32, 104 Carter’s Custom Cuts . . . . . . 17 Price Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mike Casabonne . . . . . . . . . 60 Casey Beefmasters . . . . . . . 106 Cattlegrowers Foundation . . 83 Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cauthorn & Griffin Insurance . . 4 Caviness Packing Co., Inc . . . 44 Brent Caviness . . . . . . . . . . 57 CER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Chisholm Co., LLC . . . . . . . . 15 Citizens Bank of Clovis - Moriarty . . . . . . . . 95 CKP Insurance . . . . . . . . . . .11 Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . . 106 Joe Clavel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Clovis Livestock Auction . .43, 53 Clovis Veterinary Supply . . . . 57 Coba Select Sires . . . . . . . . 106 Chip Cole Ranch Real Estate 100 Conniff Cattle Co., LLC . . 14, 106 John Conniff . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Copeland & Sons Herefords, LLC . . . . . . . . . 61 Mike Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . 21 Cox Ranch Herefords . . . . . 105 R.L. Cox Company . . . . . . . 108 CPE Feeds Inc . . . . . . . . . . 108 Creighton’s Town & Country . 63 Gary Creighton . . . . . . . . . . 59 Crockett Ranch . . . . . . 105, 110 Joel Crosthwait . . . . . . . . . . 63 CS Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Culbertson - Whatley Ranch . 61

DEF

Bruce Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Decker Family . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Joe Delk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Neal Delk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Denton Photography . . . . . . 93 Depot Farm & Ranch . . . . . . . 3

Desert Scales & Weighing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 109 Diamond Seven Angus . . 24, 105 Dixon Family . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Domenici Law Firm, PC . . . . . 43 Fallon-Cortese Land . . . . . . 103 Farm Credit of New Mexico . . . 9 Farmers & Stockmen’s Bank . . 81 Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . . . . 42 FBFS / Monte Anderson . . . . 39 FBFS Kevin Branum . . . . . . . 37 FBFS / Larry Marshall . . . . . . 65 Ferguson Ranch . . . . . . . . 110 Figure 4 Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . 88 Five States Livestock Troy Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Curtis Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 4G Mountain Angus . . . . . . . 20 Bob & Jane Frost . . . . . . . . . 56 Mike Fuchs Herefords . . . 94, 104

GHI

Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . . 105 Billy Frank Good . . . . . . . . . 50 Charles Good . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Gary & Rhetta Good . . . . . . . 50 Grau Charolais . . . . . . . . . 105 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 6, 107 Lane Grau . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Wesley Grau . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Carl Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hales Angus Farms . . . . 30, 105 Hall-Gnatkowski . . . . . . . . . 56 Hargrove Ranch Insurance . . 96 Harrison Quarter Horses . . . 108

Hartzog Angus Ranch . . 23, 106 The Hat Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hay Rake, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Headquarters West Ltd. / Sam Hubbell . . . . . . . . . 101 Henard Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 106 Oscar Henard . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Hi-Pro Feeds / Sendero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bob Homer . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Nikki Hooser . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Betty Howard . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hubbard Feeds . . . . . . . . . 89 Hubbell Ranch . . . . . . . 25, 105 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hutchison Western . . . . . . . . 7 Insurance Services of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Isa Beefmasters . . . . . . . . . 105

JKL

JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . . 107, 110 J-C Angus Ranch . . . . . . 26, 100 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Jimbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bobby Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . . . . 109 Arkie Kiehne . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 David & Joan Kincaid . . . . . . 62 Bill King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 19 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . 94

FIVE STATES Box 266, Clayton, NM 88415 SALE BARN: 575/374-2505 Pat Riley 575/374-2505 Watts Line: 1-800/438-5764 We are an active supporter of local 4H clubs and several other student activities. Not only do we contribute to the youth but also to the local economy as 90% of the supplies and services are contracted.

Lack-Morrison Brangus . . . . . 36 Laflin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Marjorie Lantana . . . . . . . . . 62 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 110 Lazy S Ranch Willcox LLC . . . 24 Sato Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 José J. Varela López . . . . . . . 55 Jim Lyssy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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ABC

MNO

Major Ranch Realty . . . . . . 103 Randell Major . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Manzano Angus . . . . . . 29, 104 Matlock & Associates . . . . . 112 Michelle & Jerry Maynard . . . 56 McCall Land & Cattle, Co. . . 109 McKenzie Land & Livestock . . 16 McPherson Heifer Bulls . . . . 104 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . . 75, 109 Chas S. Middleton & Son . . . 100 Miller Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Monfette Construction Company . . . . . . . . . 77, 108 Paul McGillard / Murney Association . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Jim Murphee . . . . . . . . . . . 64 New Mexico Angus Bull & Heifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 New Mexico Beef Council . . . 61 New Mexico Cattle Growers Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 NM Federal Lands Council . . . 89 New Mexico Purina Dealers . 116

LIVESTOCK AUCTION

www.fivestateslivestockauction.com

Active buyers on all classes of cattle. Stocker demand within excellent wheat pasture and grass demand. Supporters of vaccination program of your choice. Four active packer buyers, supported by area feedlots on these feeder cattle. Receiving station available. Sheep sale 2nd to last Wednesday every month! We believe that customers, large and small, should receive the highest quality service available. Our buyers and sellers are our biggest asset and we are dedicated to serving your needs. Our top priority is to get you the best possible price for your cattle. In operation since the 1950s and sold to the current owners who held their first sale in January 1990, Kenny Dellinger has managed the sale barn and served the community since that first sale more than 25 years ago.

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NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . . . .71, 87 New Mexico Wool Growers . . 58 Alisa Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Olson Land and Cattle . . 28, 104 Onate Feed Mill, LLC . . . . . . 72 O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . . 100

PQR

P Bar A Angus Ranch . . . 27, 104 Parker Brangus . . . . . . . . . . 36 Loren Patterson . . . . . . . . . 58 Perez Cattle Company . . . . 104 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Premier Ranch Properties . . 100 Sid Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cattle Guards / Priddy Construction . . . . . . . . . . 39 Protect Americans Now . . . . 88 Punchy Cattle Company . . . . 39 Ramro LLC / RJ Cattle Co . . . . 34 Roswell Brangus Breeders Co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Redd Summit Rangeland Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Republic Ranches, LLC . . . . 101 Reveal 4-n-1, LLC . . . . . . . . 108 Reverse Rocking R Ranch . . . 22 John Richardson . . . . . . . . . 60 Bob Ricklefs . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Rio Grande Scales & Equipment . . . . . . . . 77, 108 Rio Hondo Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . . . . 36 Rob Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . . 106 Robbs Brangus . . . . . . . . . . 36 Robertson Livestock . . . . . 108 ROD Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Running Creek Ranch . . . . . 107 Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply . . . . . . . . . . .54 Roswell Livestock Auction Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LAST CHANCE FOR 2021

This old west phrase says so much in just six words! The phrase is all about choices we make. A friend that sticks with you through good times and bad. A horse that is more than just transportation, but instead, is a partner that anticipates your direction and gets you where you want to go with safety and confidence in every step. These choices can make or break any person but can be even more important to a cattleman. Strong character, steadfastness and skill are the hallmarks of “one to ride the river with”. All of us at Matlock and Associates endeavor to be just that. It is our goal to give you the same trusted reliance on our “brand” as the legendary brands we serve. We off er integrity, highly trained and experienced staff along with products that give you peace of mind. PRF (Pasture, Range, Forage) protection has proven itself time and again. We would consider it an honor to consult with you about your 2021 PRF plans.

2021 Sales Close date: Monday, November 16, 2020 Coverage begins: January 1, 2021 For more information, or to receive a customized quote for your operation, please contact: J.P. Senter, Agent (806) 215-5155 shoestring@wildblue.net

Bill or Will Phinizy, Agents (806) 759-5154 b_phinizy@yahoo.com

Tommy Eppers, Agent (575) 420-7431 teppers111@aol.com

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Salazar Ranches . . . . . . . . . 24 James Sammons III . . . . . . 103 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . 105, 110 Bill Sauble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sci-Agra Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cyle Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Tom Sidwell . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Singleton Ranches . . . . . 60, 109 Skaarer Brangus . . . . . . 37, 105 Southwest Red Angus Association. . . . . . . . . . . 110 Spike S Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 105 United Country Real Estate / Stockmen’s Realty . . . . . . 101 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Suther Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 T & L Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 50 T & S Manufacturing . . . . . . 97 T4 Cattle Company . . . . . . . 55 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . 77, 109 Terrell Land & Livestock Co. . 103 Tye Terrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Texas Range Minerals . . . . . . 47 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Thompson Ranch . . . . . . . 106 Tire Water Troughs . . . . . . . . 72 Townsend Brangus . . . . . . . 38 Candy Ray Trujillo’s Black Angus . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . . . 28, 104 U Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . . . 31 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

VWXYZ

Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . . 108 W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . . . 16 Walker Martin Ranch Sales . 100 Wallin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Weaver Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Williams Windmill, Inc. . . 86, 109 Stewart Williamson . . . . . . . 65 Rex & Carol Wilson . . . . . . . . 56 Pat Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brinks Brangus / Westall Ranch . . . . . . . 33, 107 West Star Herefords . . . . . . 105 Western Tank & Trailer . . . . . 65 Westway Feed Products, LLC 113 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . . . 79 Yavapai Bottle Gas . . . . . 95, 109 Zia Real Estate . . . . . . . . . 103

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ROSWELL BRANGUS SALE th 0 3 e Th A n n u al

Saturday, February 27, 2021 — Roswell Livestock Auction Heifers Sell at 10 a.m. — Bulls Sell at 1 p.m. Your Source for Good Sound Brangus Genetics.

Floyd Brangus :: Troy & Terri Floyd :: 575-734-7005 CONTACT ROSWELL BRANGUS BREEDERS CO-OP FOR BRANGUS BULLS & FEMALES

Floyd Brangus TROY FLOYD P.O. Box 133 Roswell, NM 88201 Phone: 575-734 -7005 Cell: 575-626-4062

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Lack-Morrison Brangus JOE PAUL & ROSIE LACK P.O. Box 274, Hatch, NM 87937 Phone: 575-267-1016 • Fax: 575-267-1234 Racheal Carpenter 575-644-1311 BILL MORRISON 411 CR 10, Clovis, NM 88101 Phone: 575-760-7263 Email: bvmorrison@yucca.net lackmorrisonbrangus.com

Parker Brangus LARRY & ELAINE PARKER P.O. Box 146, 1700 N. Parker Road San Simon, AZ 85632 Larry’s Cell: 520-508-3505 Diane’s Cell: 520-403-1967 Business – 520-845-2411 Email: jddiane@vtc.net or parker_brangus@yahoo.com

Townsend Brangus GAYLAND & PATTI TOWNSEND P.O. Box 278 Milburn, Oklahoma 73450 Home: 580-443-5777 Cell: 580-380-1606 STEVEN & TYLER TOWNSEND 580-380-1968 PHILIP TOWNSEND 580-465-7487 NOVEMBER 2020

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WHY WE FEED PURINA QUALITY BEEF MINERALS!

BALANCED MINERAL NUTRITION CONSISTENT CONSUMPTION WEATHER RESISTANT CONVENIENCE • NO WASTE Why are more Ranchers using

Purina Wind & Rain Mineral Tubs? "More of my cattle will eat mineral on the new tub compared to any other bag or block mineral! "There is absolutely no waste!11 "By using this tub prior to turning my bulls in my conception rates have improved!11

Cowboys Corner

Lovington, NM • Wayne Banks 575-396-5663

Creighton’s Town & Country

Portales, NM • Garland Creighton 575-356-3665

Dickinson Implement Tucumcari, NM 575-461-2740

Double D Animal Nutrition 510 W Richey, Artesia, NM Don Spearman 575-302-9280

Feed Innovation Technologies Fort Sumner, NM • Clay Franklin 575-760-3765

Guadalupe Mountain Farm, Ranch, & Show Supplies Carlsbad, NM • Amber Hughes 575-988-3508

Horse ‘n Hound Feed ‘n Supply Las Cruces, NM Curtis Creighton 575-523-8790

One Stop Feed, Inc.

Clovis, NM • Austin Hale 575-762-3997

Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply Roswell, NM 575-622-9164

Kyle Kaufman

Olsen’s Grain Prescott Arizona Chino Valley, Dewey, Flagstaff, Cottonwood 928-636-2321

Cattle Specialist 575-312-8913

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FEED GREATNEss-

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Articles inside

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner Recipe

Red Angus feature

Perception Survey says Ag Industry is 2nd-Most Favorable in NM

New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

Heather Reed Named Executive Director at Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn

Riggins Joins NMCGA Team

Pat Boone 2020 Cattleman of the Year

Eastern New Mexico State Fair Showmanship Winners

Brand Specifications Evolve

Optimize Conservation Easements

New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle

New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

News Update

CAB Communications Internship Open

NMCGA President’s Message