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Western Video Market’s Brad Peek and Tom Schene counting a draft of Tom’s record-setting yearlings on shipping day.

2018 CBCIA Commercial Producer of the Year Tom Schene with his management team at the THD 2018 Byrd Cattle Company Bull Sale. ©

Congratulations Schene Family & Crew

2018 California Beef Cattle Improvement Association commercial Producer of the year As their longtime exclusive bull supplier, all of us at BCC were elated when Schene Enterprises was selected as the CBCIA’s 2018 Commercial Producer of the Year.

Tom has built a tremendous following for his consistent, highly feed-efficient cattle with the bred-in ability to repeatedly grade high Choice and Prime.

At Byrd Cattle Company, we’re always honored when Tom’s yearlings dominate their weight class at Western Video Market sales – in terms of total gross dollars returned, nothing usually comes close.

Just like with all customers who buy bulls exclusively from BCC, Dan spends hours on the phone promoting Tom’s cattle to our vast network of feeders, marketing cooperatives and other breeders from coast to coast and border to border who are willing to pay a substantial premium for cattle with BCC-blood behind them.

If you want to maximize your net income, buy your bulls from BCC and get help selling your calves for top $$$. We work tirelessly with reps for video, Internet and auction markets, and again in 2019 have placed a significant portion of our loyal customers’ calves.

At BCC, you don’t just buy a bull, you buy a part of our program and the added value and buyer confidence we have worked hard to establish for over 30 years.

19th Annual Byrd Cattle Company Angus bull sale Friday, September 6: 3:30 p.m.

At the ranch, los molinos, ca

For the 13th consecutive year, all bulls will be tested for feed efficiency.

We see feed efficiency as the ‘Final Frontier’ of the beef industry one of the last genetic traits that hasn’t been improved – yet it accounts for over one-half of the profitability equation!

Cattle that eat less and gain more are the money-making kind, and you can’t identify them if you don’t test. Before you buy bulls anywhere else, ask if they’ve been tested for feed efficiency – if not, you could be wasting thousands oF dollars!

Look for the return of CharoLais BuLLs in 2019

selling a great set of feed efficiency-tested bulls from romans ranches, Westfall, or.

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CONTENTS

JULY/AUGUST 2019 VOL. 3 • ISSUE 3 YOUR INDUSTRY ADVOCATE SINCE 1913 1320 CAPITOL ST. NE, SUITE 150 SALEM, OR 97301 (503) 361-8941 • WWW.ORCATTLE.COM

OCA LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT

Nathan Jackson, Myrtle Creek..... (541) 591-2758 PRESIDENT-ELECT

Tom Sharp, Burns.........................(541) 589-3317 TREASURER

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AGRICULTURE RALLIES

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OREGON FIRE LEGISLATION

Todd Nash, Joseph.......................(541) 263-0426 AT LARGE VICE PRESIDENT

Jacob Bingham, North Powder..........(541)403-1735 DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS DISTRICT 4

DISTRICT 1

Chris Christensen Vale (541) 473-3096

James Collins Mitchell (541) 980-0508

DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT 5

Cheryl Martin North Powder (541) 898-2361

Joe Villagrana Paisley (541) 363-2989

DISTRICT 3

DISTRICT 6

Billy Hoyt Cottage Grove (541) 517-7863

Andy VanderPlaat Pendleton (541) 969-9162

DISTRICT 7

Joe Steere,Grand Ronde (971) 237-4728

OCA STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jerome Rosa • Jerome.Rosa@orcattle.com OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Anne Kinsey • oca@orcattle.com DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Robyn Smith Robyn.Smith@orcattle.com

OREGON CATTLEMAN EDITORIAL CONTENT

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KEEPING UP THE FIGHT AGAINST LAB-GROWN PROTEIN

INDUSTRY ADVOCACY

STANDING YOUR GROUND

6 END OF SESSION 8 MIDYEAR RECAP 10 BEEF COUNCIL TO ACCEPT FUNDING REQUESTS 22 FIRE LEGISLATION 26 SUMMER HEATS UP FOR OREGON’S CATTLEWOMEN 30

PRODUCER INTEREST

LIFELONG LEARNING

2019 YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S TOUR COW DEPRECIATION

USMEF SAYS BEEF COULD BOOM IN PACIFIC RIM NCBA KEEPS UP FIGHT ON FAKE MEAT FRONT U.S. CATTLEMEN PROVIDE ANOTHER ADVOCACY OPTION QUICKBOOKS DECISION MAKING OREGON AG EXPORTS

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MEMBER SERVICES

CLASSIFIEDS 42 DEPARTURES 44 OCA CALENDAR 46 ADVERTISER INDEX 46

LAYOUT & DESIGN Stevie Ipsen • stevie.ipsen@gmail.com (208) 996-4922 BILLING

Lisa Brendlen • (916) 444-0845 ADVERTISING Matt Macfarlane m3cattlemarketing@gmail.com (916) 803-3113

Oregon Cattleman (ISSN 2574-8785) is published and sent to Oregon Cattlemen’s members and its affiliates monthly except April/May and July/August combined by Oregon Cattlemen’s Association.

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Highlighting Proven Riverbend Donors

GENETIC EDGE FEMALE SALE

S AT U R D A Y • N O O N

AUGUST 24, 2019

TEX RITA 5446 18414913

Featuring a heifer pregnancy and two daughters of Rita 5446, the $135,000 valued full sister to Playbook 5437 and headliner of the Riverbend Ranch and Spruce Mountain Ranch joint embryo programs sired by the $B sire, Acclaim, the recordselling Colonel C251 and the Discovery son, Legend 5019.

RIVERBEND MISS RITA 6013 18443470

Miss Rita 6013 comes from the heart of the Riverbend Ranch donor program and she blends the proven Pathfinder Sire, Ten X with the $350,000 valued Ankony Angus and Magnum Angus donor, Rita 12J2. Miss Rita 6013 sells due 11/2/19 to VAR Delivery 7007 and with a powerful bred heifer by the phenotype sire, Cowboy Up.

I D A H O FA L L S , I D A H O

Selling 120 head from the heart of the Riverbend Ranch ‘program

2880 N 55 W • IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83402 • 208-528-6635 Frank and Belinda VanderSloot | Owners Rhett Jacobs | General Manager | 208-681-9841 Dale Meek | Purebred Operations Manager | 208-681-9840 Chris Howell | Director of Customer Service | 208-681-9821

Sale Managed by:

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NOTEWORTHY NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL SUCCESSFUL REVOLT

by Executive Director Jerome Rosa

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We have seen this type of scenario before in 11” to return to the capitol to pass the state budgets our Nation’s history. A tyrannical government before Sini Die. attempting to raise revenue by taxation met with Our state is blessed with farms and forests that protest from the people. But one stark difference continually sequester increasing amounts of carbon. between what happened in the Revolutionary war Through proven practices our ranches, farms and and the recent protest of House Bill 2020 in Salem forests in our natural resource rich state are natural was that this one was peaceful. There was no Boston leaders in carbon sequestration, but not through a Massacre, there was no violence or even damage cap and trade program. Rather, through increasing to public property. But it was meaningful and grazing practices on public lands, reducing fine fuels successful in the same kind of protest over the same that lead to catastrophic wildfires and thinning dead kind of issues that has severed our country many and deceased trees and replanting new growing trees times before. to create carbon sequestration.

Unfortunately, the Urban/Rural divide is becoming more prevalent in each legislative session. Gridlock is becoming common place, often gone are the days when the legislator’s focus was the common good for all of society, not causing gridlock. HB 2020 was a contentious bill that would lead to a sweeping cap and trade program that would set a ceiling on greenhouse gas emissions and charge those who exceed their mandated emission levels.

Only one state in the entire United States has enacted such a policy and that is our neighbor to the south, California. The detrimental effects to RURAL Oregon and our natural resourcebased economies was at a huge risk. OCA and other natural resource organizations testified and lobbied hard to prevent the bill from moving forward. If it were not for the effort of 11 brave and strong Republican Senators that decided to walk out of the Capitol, not allowing for a quorum to be present, then HB 2020 would be law. This stall tactic led to peaceful protest efforts several times over the past month by ranchers, farmers, loggers and truckers. Eventually, due to immense public pressure the Senate President declared that there Adam Lardy (Left) Jeff Leavy (Right) started a movement when would not be enough votes in the Senate to pass they created the #timberunity Facebook page. It grew to over 50,000 HB 2020 clearing the way for the ‘’OREGON members within weeks and sparked the rallies at the Capitol.

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Like our forefathers in the 1700s agreed, a government that continues to raise taxes and drives out business is not the basis our country was founded upon. Please attend the OCA PAC fundraising event September 19th in Powell Butte if you want to prevent further disasters in Salem from ruining our state. With your help, the state could move the Senate from 18 Democrats and 12 Republicans to a least 1515 and we could once again be in control of our future, it’s up to you!

OCA COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP ANIMAL HEALTH & BRAND COMMITTEE

John Flynn, Lakeview.......................(541) 947-4534 ASSOCIATE COUNCIL

Greg Roush, La Pine........................(541) 954-6397 BEEF CATTLE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

Jon Elliott, Medford...........................(541) 601-5622 ENDANGERED SPECIES COMMITTEE

Tom Sharp, Burns.............................(541) 589-3317 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Tom Sharp, Burns.............................(541) 589-3317 MARKETING COMMITTEE

Zach Wilson, North Powder..............(541) 898-2288 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Co-Chair Rusty Inglis, Princeton...................... (541) 493-2117 Co-Chair Myron Miles, North Powder..............(541) 898-2140 OREGON CATTLE-PAC

Vacant OCA YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S COMMITTEE

Alec Oliver, Seneca..........................(541) 620-4098 PRIVATE LANDS COMMITTEE

Craig Herman, Bandon.....................(503) 347-0699 PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE

Matt McElligott, North Powder..........(541) 805-8210

Rural Oregonians united outside the Capitol at a rally on June 25.

PAST OCA PRESIDENTS

John O’Keeffe, Ray Sessler, Curtis Martin, Bill Hoyt, Bill Moore, Sharon Livingston, Coy Cowart, Bob M. Skinner, John Hays, Sharon Beck, Fred Otley, Mack Birkmeyer, Lynn Lundquist, Don Gomes, Bill Wolfe, Robert H. Skinner, Louis Randall, Sam Dement, Ray French, William Ross, Bert Hawkins, Ernie Davis, Charlie Otley, Fred Phillips, Denny Jones, Larry Williams, Bill Marshall, Walt Schrock, Don Hotchkiss, Irvin Mann, Jr., Kent Magruder, George Russell, Garland Meador, J.C. Cecil, William Kittridge, Harry Stearns, O.J. Hotchkiss, Sherman Guttridge, Herbert Chandler, Wayne Stewart, Warren Snider, Herman Oliver, William Steward, Fred Phillips, W.A. Pollman

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Mary Woodworth, Adel.....................(541) 219-0245 WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Sara Liljefelt, Klamath Falls.......................................

WILDLIFE COMMITTEE

Dennis Sheehy, Wallowa.................(541) 398-0224 WOLF TASK COMMITTEE

Western Region, Veril Nelson...........(541) 643-9759 Eastern Region, Rodger Huffman....(541) 805-1617 SCIENCE ADVISOR

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LEGISLATIVE LIAISON END OF SESSION RECAP

by OCA Legislative Advocat Rocky Dallum

Oregon’s 2019 Legislative session is complete, and even the most seasoned political insiders would consider this year’s session to be extraordinary in a number of ways. The session began with a focus on Capitol culture and workplace harassment. It ended with a dramatic stand-off as Republicans denied a quorum in the Senate by leaving the state while hundreds of log trucks and tractors ascended on Salem, killing the carbon bill known as “cap and trade.” Along the way we mourned the loss of the Secretary of State Dennis Richardson and long-time Senator Jackie Winters.

Throughout the session, thousands of Oregonians from ranchers to loggers to teachers filled the Capitol halls for a session that may have wide sweeping impacts on businesses and Oregon’s political landscape for years to come.

At the start of session, Democrats laid out four major priorities: a new tax for schools, housing, Medicaid funding, and cap and trade. In addition, Democrats, particularly new members from Portland and Eugene, introduced hundreds of bills aimed at new regulation of businesses, natural resources and agriculture. With supermajorities in both chambers, slowing the proposals would be challenging for industry and the Republicans and moderate Democrats in both chambers.

Republicans used all tools available given the disparity in numbers. On the House side, Republicans occasionally held leadership to its constitutional requirement to read bills, in their entirety, on the chamber floor. This delayed work enough to give some negotiating leverage to the minority caucus. On the Senate side, as was widely covered, Senate Republicans left the Capitol twice, once in late April to stop the vote on the new gross receipts tax and finally, in late June, to stop a vote on cap and trade (HB 2020). The latter garnered national attention for the “Oregon 11” and the viral grassroots movement of loggers, truckers, farmers and ranchers who ascended on the Capitol several times on behalf of rural working families. The Senate Republican’s strategy culminated in a massive 8

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rally on June 27, and a commitment that HB 2020 would die during session. Republicans returned for the final two days to ensure budget bills passed before the Constitutional deadline of June 30.

OCA was active in the broader business issues, and worked on our own ranching specific agenda. We closely tracked the gross receipts proposal and worked for an exemption for ag. While unsuccessful, our exemption garnered state-wide press coverage and sets the stage for coming sessions. In partnering with our agriculture and natural resource partners, we opposed both cap & trade and the gross receipts tax as well as the original proposal for diesel equipment, and worked to address concerns for small businesses. On the policy front, with the help of legislators on both sides of the aisle, OCA successfully achieved regulatory and statutory changes to address elk damage (SB 301), updated the process for closing open-range grazing to protect ranchers (HB 3365), and secured better resources for predator management. In addition, we spent significant time opposing limitations on access to data from ODFW, supporting candidates for the Fish & Wildlife Commission, protecting our feedlots, and maintaining current animal husbandry practices. Both Republicans and Democrats, even some non-traditional allies, were critical in a number of these debates.

The 2019 Legislative Session was a difficult political environment, but OCA, our partner organizations, and our legislative champions were able to secure important victories for our members as well as stave off some significant threats for businesses. None of this would have been possible without significant participation from rural Oregonians who came to the Capitol to make their voice heard and a number of legislators in both chambers and parties who stood up for Oregon’s ranching families in difficult circumstances, whether by taking difficult votes or by making hard, unpopular or misunderstood decisions to walk out to protect Oregon ranching families. Please reach out to your local legislators and express your appreciation for their work during a difficult and unprecedented session.

COUNTY PRESIDENTS COUNTY PRESIDENTS Baker County Burt Siddoway, Durkee..................... (541) 403-0490 Clackamas County Michael Bruck, Milwaukie................. (503) 659-8195 Clatsop County Tim Meier, Birkenfield....................... (503) 791-8258 Coos County Mark Isenhart, Broadbent................. (541) 290-5517 Crook County Tyler McCormack, Prineville............. (541) 576-2826 Douglas County Kristina Haug, Glide.......................... (360) 747-0172

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Gilliam County Tanner McIntosh, Condon................ (541) 910-8682 Grant County Alec Oliver, Seneca........................... (541) 620-4098 Harney County Jeff Maupin, Riley............... jeffmaupin@icloud.com Jackson County Marty Daniels, Eagle Point............... (541) 890-7696 Jefferson County Mark Wunsch, Madras...................... (541) 419-9944 Klamath County Stan Gordon, Klamath Falls............. (530) 515-3995 Lake County Tom Flynn Lane County Ron Weiss, Dexter............................ (541) 726-8826 Malheur County Matt Rockwell, Vale...........................(541) 473-4183 Marion County Dwight Cummins, Silverton............... (503) 559-5679 Morrow County Kyle Robinson, Heppner...................(541) 676-9014 North Central Livestock Association Joe Danielson................................... (541) 980-0677 Polk County Roy Whitman, Willamina................... (503) 237-2057 Umatilla County Todd Hamby, Pilot Rock....................(541) 969-9861 Union County Darren Hansen, Union...................... (541) 805-1569 Wallowa County Cynthia Warnock, Imnaha................(541) 263-0983 Washington County Troy Van Roekel................................ (503) 647-2744

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MIDYEAR MEETING RECAP

Rounding up the details from June meeting

by OCA Communication Director Robyn Smith

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On June 24-25, members from across the state joined together to discuss OCA’s stance on policies, innovative ideas in laboratory testing, and updates on natural resource cases to protect the rancher’s way of life here in Oregon.

The 2019 Midyear Meeting convened at the Seven Feathers Casino in Douglas County to honor Nathan Jackson’s last year serving as OCA’s President.

Jackson is the manager of K-Bar ranches, owned by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

While the Midyear Meeting can be tricky to attend due to summer plans and work on the ranch, it was great to see close to 100 members. Particularly, it was great to see some county leadership from the valley counties, such as Douglas County’s Kristina Haug and newly-elected Polk County President Michael Alger who showed great enthusiasm for getting his county more involved in the association.

of the “threatened” plant.

Attendees also heard from Rafael Paiva DVM from Idexx laboratories about strategies to detect open cows within beef operations, Apollo Furhiman from U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy about mediation services available to business owners who need to communicate on governmental issues, and Paul Wolf from USDA Wildlife Services who spoke to the group about the current climate of managing wolves on the western side of the state.

Scott Yager, chief environmental counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association provided an update on Waters of the United States (WOTUS), as well as beef sustainability topics. Ethan Lane, executive director of the Public Lands Council discussed important topics regarding national issues and representation in Washington, D.C.

Presentations As Chris Christenson from District One pointed out, most of the speakers at Midyear were attorneys – which is not a bad thing because if you want to know about the real facts and the real groundwork on change, it’s best to talk to the people working on the cases. Sara Liljefelt from the Schroeder Law Office and active Oregon Cattlewoman, presented on Klamath water issues and it was announced that she will be OCA’s new Water Resources chair, replacing past chair Curtis Martin.

Caroline Lobdell and Tate Justesen from OCA’s legal affiliate, Western Resources Legal Center (WRLC) presented on several cases and issues including the Elder Appeal currently pending in the Ninth Circuit Court, where WRLC argued for appropriate monitoring mechanisms for evaluating grazing compliance and a victory on a case involving the Greater Hells Canyon Council and the plant Spalding’s catchfly. The Council challenged the Forest Service’s reauthorization of grazing along the Imnaha and Snake River Corridor. WRLC represented McClaran Ranch and Wallowa county in the case and the Magistrate Judge ruled in favor of WRLC and clients, recognizing the importance of responsible range management and grazing, despite the presence

Committees Several committees had strong discussion about the state and direction of the association.

In particular, the marketing committee had the opportunity to address several representatives from NCBA. Many were vocal about their concerns on beef prices and lack of national representation felt by cow/ calf producers in Oregon.

The public lands committee provided further detail about a new program provided by the Public Lands Council for easier management and communication with members and Bob Skinner, Oregon native, Past OCA President and Current National Public Lands Council President brought the most current information to membership.

The OCA Membership committee had a great discussion about OCA’s new app and database. You can expect a full App 101 workshop at the annual convention to discuss everything from logging in on your phone or desktop, seeing events, and posting in committees to how the database works in the office.

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Paul Wolf from USDA Wildlife Services

Board made the decision to add funds to join affiliation with US Cattlemen, this will be open to discussion and vote by OCA membership at the Annual Convention Business Meeting.

Rick Skayhan from Leonard Adams Insurance, Inc. presented an exciting new membership benefit that OCA may be offering in 2020.

This is a pool-based membership health insurance, which has already showed great success for Oregon Association of Nurseries.

OCA members and employees of

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members can receive full coverage health insurance for 10 to 30 percent lower than current plans.

The Executive Board will vote on this benefit in the coming months.

To learn more about this program, you can contact Rick at ricks@ lacoinsurance.com Overall, OCA had a fantastic conference, great conversation and beautiful weather to enjoy in the Umpqua valley. The next event to put on your calendar is the Cowboy ImPACt Dinner to be held in September at the Malott Ranch in Powell Butte!

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Lifelong Learning on the Ranch

by OCA Communications Director Robyn Smith

Do we stop learning? Or better yet, do we ever want to stop learning? Of course not. Every day when we open our eyes in the morning, we’re presented with the chance to learn, to digest something new – from our work, community, or the world operating around us. At the same time, each one of us carries a sliver of knowledge that someone else does not know and just maybe, we will have the opportunity, on any given day, to shift, enrich or transform someone’s worldview.

A group in Central Oregon, called the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is focused on continuing education and experiences for over 200 active members. To become a member, you must be 50 years or older and have an interest in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. The group schedules tours, adventures, workshops and educational seminars throughout the year for members to sign-up and dive into a topic, lifestyle or experience.

In May, OLLI contacted the OCA office because they were eager to open a door for their members into the daily concerns of an Oregon rancher. OCA Executive Director Jerome Rosa could think of no one better suited to this task than past OCA President Ray Sessler. For a month, Ray worked to put together a full agenda for this group of OLLI members, most of whom, were from the Bend area.

“I want them to know there’s more going on in this state for ranchers and maybe change a few minds. This is a chance to educate them about our side of the issues that the Bend Bulletin doesn’t report on,” said Ray on the phone with me as we worked to gather facts and statistics about some big issues facing ranchers – wolves, fires, feral horses, public grazing and WOTUS were just a few topics Ray planned to discuss during our day on the ranch.

The adventure began on the morning of June 13, 14

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when Ray, Jerome and I greeted 20 OLLI members in the Ray’s Food Place’s parking lot in Prineville. Ray distributed a hefty packet of info, facts and updates for the members to read during our hour and a half drive to the Sessler ranch in Paulina.

“You won’t want to bring your car where we’re going,” Ray said to me as he tossed the keys to a flat-bed, diesel pickup – perhaps he kept parked there just for this type of occasion? In that instance, I became a tour guide as three OLLI members climbed into the pickup with me and we set out in a five-vehicle caravan to the ranch.

I quickly learned that this group of insightful, educated and skilled people were just as much about learning new experiences as teaching others about their own. In my group, there was a man who had drove truck and helped build roads in the Ochocos – he went on this excursion just to see how the area had changed.

Another woman talked about her daughter’s experiences as an editor in Los Angeles and another talked about her routine coffee meetings with a group of women known as the “Thin Mints” because of their years of dedicated service to the Girl Scouts – one had been a volunteer for over 70 years.

Once we reached the MS Ranch we were pleasantly surprised by the lush green landscape, no doubt a result of a strong, wet winter. The adventure begins with a trek up a nearby mountain and then eventually turning around before reaching the top due to wet ground.

However, our passengers enjoyed the off-road adventure and the many wildflowers they already knew by name thanks to their frequent flower identifying excursions with OLLI, such as the crimson, Indian Paintbrush.

Next, Ray stopped the group at the lower pasture to explain how the cattle are rotated throughout the year to graze and why that’s important for the health of the cattle and the land.

“I was about to say, are you sure you’re a cattle rancher?” shouted a woman from the group, a joke poked at Ray because we had yet to spot a single cow – the next stop did not disappoint.

We pulled up to the corral with calves bellowing and cows lowing – a branding scheduled for the group. The Malott family and several employees in the corral operating like clockwork.

The OLLI group gathered on the fence to enjoy a spectacle that many had only seen in the movies.

It’s amazing how much can be accomplished in less than four minutes, but time is money on a cattle ranch. Rope, tip, tag, doctor, castrate and brand – before the calf knows what happened, he’s already back on his feet.

Meanwhile, Bonnie Sessler graciously prepared a tri-tip lunch on the wagon for the OLLI group, complete with a homemade citrus cake that was delicious. As we sat and enjoyed our lunch, conversation sprang up about why many came on this adventure. For some, the smell of a brand on flesh was all they were looking for to flood back memories from childhood and for others they had never seen the landscape East of Bend.

After lunch, our caravan headed out into the Ochoco National Forest for several stops along the way to discuss issues Ray has dealt with such as regulations involving fish in streams on the mountains and rights to the water during grazing.

Ray and Jerome also explained how public grazing is obtained and how grazing can play an important role in preventing wildfires. We were on a tour of some of the most beautiful countryside – a private look into an Eastern Oregon rancher’s backyard.

We ended the tour at the MS Ranch barn, tattooed on the wall were brands from neighbors who helped the Sessler’s raise the barn many years ago. Inside, Jerome discussed issues the Cattlemen’s Association is tackling daily in the Capitol, including increased wolf depredation compensation and opposition to the cap and trade bill. The discussion circulated about how the OLLI guests could take this information and educate others about the lifestyle and hardships facing the Oregon rancher today.

The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association would like to give a big thank you to Ray and Bonnie Sessler for hosting and providing a full day of events for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The Cattlemen’s Association has been invited to present to the entire membership at a future date.

Every minute, every second of the day we are

processing new information while simultaneously passing on something new to someone else. The guests from OLLI will take the information shared to them and pass it on in another car ride, at another lunch, on a different adventure.

The group outside the MS Ranch.

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AN EYE-OPENING

EXPERIENCE 2019 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

by OCA Member Tyler Harris, Drewsey In June, I had the opportunity to attend the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference that took 60 young women and men from across the country to develop national beef industry knowledge.

I was sponsored by the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association to represent Oregon on this trip. The trip provided us with knowledge on all the sectors of the beef industry; from pasture to plate to policy.

Not only did we tour some of the most influential businesses in our industry, but we also spent days in a conference room developing our leadership skills in order to become successful beef advocates.

Our first stop was in Denver, at the NCBA office. While there, we immediately dove into our first set of meetings on NCBA and the work that they do as an organization.

We worked through development sessions, media training and learned the details of the Beef Checkoff program and its impact on the beef industry. In the time that we were not in meetings, we were visiting the local businesses that also affect the industry.

The tour to Five Rivers Cattle Feeding’s Kuner Feed yard that feeds 100,000 head of cattle was an interesting experience for me. Being from a cow/calf operation where we ship calves off our ranch, I hadn’t seen finished cattle on a large scale. Considering our operation sells GAP 4, all-natural calves, the all-natural aspect of the feed yard was very eye opening. It is pretty 16

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impressive all of the dynamics that the feed managers and health inspectors have to keep track of with the animals coming through the yards. For the all-natural side, the feed managers had to be sure that the feed trucks were cleaned every day, twice a day, before feeding the all-natural rations.

While feeding over 3 million pounds of feed a day, the managers have to be organized down to the smallest detail.

On our second day in Denver, we had the chance to visit the JBS processing plant, for those who may not know, JBS is one of the top three biggest processing plants in the United States.They are capable of processing up to 5,000 animals a day. However, similar to the rest of the industry, they struggle with high turnover rates and struggle at finding new employees to work at the plant, so they are currently processing at 3,500 animals a day.

Following the theme for the trip so far, pasture to plate to policy, we also had the chance to tour the Safeway flagship store to understand how beef is marketed in retail across the country.

On day five, we flew to Chicago. In the days that followed, we visited the Hillshire Farms and McDonald’s global headquarters office. Sustainability was the big push for both of these companies.

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I am grateful for this opportunity to experience the beef industry in its entirety so that I can better understand the purpose of our operation as well as the purpose of this industry as a whole. I am also grateful to be a part of an industry that takes the time to work on leadership developments and beef advocacy programs in order to ensure that our industry is not a

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WATCHING YOUR BOTTOMLINE

Managing Economic Depreciation on Your Cows and in Overhead Costs

by Leticia Henderson, Oregon State University Extension Service-Baker/Union Counties Identifying areas where costs can be managed or reduced is an important aspect to running an effective business. While most ranchers are aware that feed is the biggest cost, accounting for anywhere between 55 and 65 percent of the total annual cow maintenance costs, many people are surprised to learn that cow depreciation typically ranks third or fourth in overall expenses. When calculated and used correctly, depreciation is a helpful tool to estimate the financial fitness of an operation and make the appropriate management decisions. In this article, we will discuss the role of depreciation on your ranching operation, how to account for depreciation costs in overhead values and how to manage cow depreciation.

It’s important to note that there are two kinds of depreciation you should be familiar with when managing the financial records of your ranch: tax depreciation and economic depreciation. While the two are related, they serve different purposes and do not necessarily reflect the same value. For tax purposes, it is advised that you work closely with your accountant to make sure you are following state and federal tax laws regarding depreciation. In the context of this article, let’s focus on economic depreciation or the annual decline in value due to an asset’s reduced ability to produce revenue.

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Economic depreciation is often overlooked by many businesses because it is a non-cash cost. Two areas where economic depreciation values show up are in your cow herd as cow depreciation and in overhead costs as depreciation on assets such as buildings and equipment. Accounting for depreciation every year allows managers to prepare for purchasing capital assets over their useful life. The practice of accounting for depreciation helps make these inevitable purchases easier by turning them into manageable, annual costs.

A common practice in the ranching industry is to either not replace aging and worn-out assets or to not set aside money every year to account for depreciation or current assets. This strategy is called living on depreciation. Although not recommended, many operators default to this strategy as a perceived costsaving method used during times of drought or low WWW.ORCATTLE.COM

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cattle prices. This is only a short-term solution since these assets will eventually need to be replaced in order to maintain production.

Accounting for Depreciation on Assets in Overhead Costs

So where and how do you account for depreciation?

Depreciation on equipment and infrastructure assets is meant to capture the loss in value to an aging, normal wear or the asset becoming obsolete due to technological advances. Depreciation estimates on these assets show up on the net-income statement as a part of overhead. Other overhead costs include interest, insurance, utilities, labor and taxes.

Straight-line depreciation is the most common method used to calculate depreciation. This formula is used to produce a constant value for an asset every year.

To calculate straight-line depreciation, three values are required: 1. The purchase price of an asset, 2. The salvage value and 3. The number of years of useful life.

The formula for straight-line depreciation is provided here.

Annual Depreciation = (Purchase Price Salvage Value)/(Years of Useful Life)

Here is a simple example to calculate depreciation on a truck. Assume the purchase price of a new truck is $50,000. Salvage value for that truck is estimated at $5,000. Guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determine that the useful life of a farm truck lies between 5 and 7 years. We will calculate depreciation using a useful life of 7 years. Given these figures, annual depreciation would be $6,000. There are other, more complex methods used to calculate depreciation values. If you are interested in using other methods of depreciation, consult your accountant or financial advisor to determine what method best reflects the situation on your farm or ranch.

($50,000-$8000)/7=$42,000/7=$6,000

There is one more step to using depreciation on equipment and infrastructure assets. If you are trying to evaluate the profitability of individual enterprises on the ranch (e.g. cow/calf or hay operation), you will also

need to determine what portion of each asset is used for that enterprise. For example, with the truck, you might determine that 70% of the use of the truck is attributed to the cow/calf enterprise. You can take the annual depreciation cost, in this case $6,000, and multiply it by 0.7 to determine how much depreciation the cow/calf enterprise is responsible for using in the year. In this example, the cow/calf enterprise accounts for $4,200 of annual depreciation on the truck.

Calculating and Managing Real Cow Depreciation

Cow depreciation is calculated using a similar formula to the straight-line depreciation method outlined above. However, it is important to discuss real cow depreciation separately from depreciation on other assets because there are strategies you can employ to manage or reduce cow depreciation costs.

The formula for cow depreciation uses the purchase price (or replacement cost) of a cow, the salvage value (or cull price of a cow) and the number of years the cow stays in the herd. For this example, let’s assume that you purchase a 2-year-old heifer today for $1,200. You expect the cull cow value to be approximately $750. Assigning a useful life to that heifer you just purchased can be tricky. While many producers remember the cow that stayed in the herd for 11 or 12 years, you also have to account for the heifers that didn’t get re-bred, and other cows that were culled in earlier years. Many people are surprised to learn that the average useful life for a cow is somewhere between three to five years. For this example, let’s assume you keep your cows in the herd for an average of four years. Given these values, you have an estimated annual cow depreciation value of $112.50.

($1,200-$750)/4=112.50 This is where cow depreciation deviates from figuring depreciation on other capital assets. The $112.50 didn’t factor in any death loss in the herd. Let’s assume a 2% death loss in the herd. At current beef prices, you can expect mature cow values to be around $800 to $850 per hd. If you were to value your mature cows at $850,

then annual depreciation costs per cow would increase by approximately $17.00 per head. This means that over a four-year useful life, your annual cow depreciation is estimated to be $129.50.

You might look at this and think that cow depreciation isn’t something you need to spend much time managing. Annual cow depreciation estimates typically run higher; however, given current low market trends, annual cow depreciation estimates are relatively low. In years when cattle prices are higher, annual cow depreciation cost are substantially higher. Given the impact that annual cow depreciation can have on net farm income, understanding a few strategies can improve the financial strength of your operation. The following are two major key points to consider:

With lower cattle prices in today’s market, the annual depreciation of a heifer purchased one to two years ago will be much higher. The difference between a higher purchase price and the same cull cow value will result in a large annual cow depreciation value.

Ways to decrease annual cow depreciation include reducing the cost to produce heifers or lower heifer purchase price or increase cull cow value. While theoretically you could increase years of productive life in the herd, this number is much harder to change, especially if your cows are already averaging four to five years.

Summary

At the end of the day, I suggest that you sit down and estimate annual depreciation for equipment, buildings and infrastructure as well as annual cow depreciation.

While these values might be similar to what you will submit on your income taxes, you have the flexibility to estimate depreciation using methods that are relevant to your herd and your management strategy. Although depreciation is a non-cash expense, including these estimates on you annual income statement will provide a clearer picture of the overall financial health of your ranching operation. Understanding, identifying and managing depreciation will help you manage capital expenses and help promote the long-term viability of your ranching operation.

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THE OREGON BEEF COUNCIL TODAY

PUTTING YOUR 50 CENTS BACK TO WORK FOR YOU

by Oregon Beef Council Chief Executive Officer Will Wise The Oregon Beef Council works with Oregon State University to send out a Request for Proposals (RFP) each year. It solicits research projects from scientists interested in research funding from the Oregon cattle industry. The RFP goes out in the summer and the proposals are due for Council members to review at the Research Meeting held in Corvallis in the fall.

Not all beef councils across the nation have research funding in their strategic plan. That is most often because the source of their assessment funds are not authorized for production research in many states. But the Oregon Beef Council has two categories for which earmarked funds from assessments are used exclusively for research.

These were put in place with the “Oregon 50 cents� assessment that was approved in the 2005 Legislative session.

These funds cannot be used for anything else. In addition, they are divided into two parts, Animal Science and Rangeland Science. Proposals are submitted by Principal Investigators (PIs, generally the lead faculty person heading up the project).

Often several researchers contribute on a project.

Another way these funds are leveraged is by sourcing them all through the Oregon State University Agricultural Research Foundation (ARF).

Without the legal and administrative help we receive from the ARF, we would lose a lot of our researching funding to university overhead. If you are a private corporation for example, you may pay up to about half of the money you provide for university research for overhead. The commodity commissions of Oregon, along with other sources, work with the Ag. Research Foundation at OSU so that none of our funding goes to university overhead. That is a critical piece in being effective in this area for our producers and researchers.

If you would like to attend an Oregon Beef Council Research Meeting, please let us know. The meeting is held on campus in the James E. Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility. This building was opened in 2012 and keeps expanding in its sophistication and infrastructure. For example, several Oregon Beef Council members expressed their support for the adjacent Metabolism Center, located next to the Oldfield facility.

In my opinion, our continued support of research

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at Oregon State University has levels of cooperation, vision, and in the future. We thank all helped pave the way for modern efficiency. our partners at OSU for their facilities and programs that are The RFP is going out soon. dedication on behalf of the used by students, faculty and We look forward to more quality Oregon cattle industry through stakeholders. For these reasons, research proposals for the OBC these important research I am always proud when we board to consider for funding projects. have a meeting there with cattle producers, industry people, and researchers reporting on past and future research proposals.

It is what it is all about in terms of a Land Grant University working closely with agricultural stakeholders.

In addition, the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC) in Burns is a cornerstone for Oregon State cattle related research. That includes the Hall ranch in Union and university acreage in several other locations.

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MCCULLY TO LEAD LARGEST BEEF BREED ASSOCIATION In June, the American Angus Association® announced Mark McCully as chief executive officer.

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“This truly is a proud day for the Association and the breed,” said John Pfeiffer, Association Board of Directors president. “Mark has grown up in the cattle business and possesses unique insight into all segments of beef production, his knowledge and leadership have served CAB well, and he will help to continue to drive the demand for Angus genetics globally.”

McCully brings 23 years of experience to the table, most recently serving as vice president of production for CAB. In his role, Mark drove supply chain innovation for the brand and helped develop and implement best management practices with cattlemen to increase brand acceptance rates. In addition, Mark led global production initiatives, streamlining processes for improved product quality, and served in many industry leadership positions.

“I’m honored and truly thrilled to serve this incredible breed and its membership,” McCully said.

“The Association has such a rich and successful heritage. That history, coupled with breeders always striving to produce the best Angus cattle in the world, and an incredibly bright and talented staff, I have nothing but optimism and excitement for our future.”

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He also served as an intercollegiate livestock judging team coach, taught livestock evaluation classes and coordinated the animal science department undergraduate internship program at Michigan State University before joining Southern States.

He graduated with his Associate’s Degree from Lake Land College, Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and conducted master’s research in ruminant nutrition and feedlot management at Michigan State University, where he studied under three Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery inductees — Dr. Dave Hawkins, Dr. Maynard Hogberg and Dr. Harlan Ritchie.

McCully was raised on a small family farm in central Illinois. As a youth, he was very involved in showing cattle, livestock judging, actively engaged in 4-H and FFA, and was awarded the FFA Star Farmer of Illinois in 1989. McCully currently resides in Wooster, Ohio, with his wife, Gerry. They have two children. Austin will be a junior at Case Western Reserve University majoring in computer science and economics with plans of attending law school. Maddy will be a senior in high school and in the process of making her college selection to pursue a degree in neuroscience.

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PUBLIC LANDS MESSAGE FIRE SEASON LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

by Public Lands Chair Matt McElligott

It is the end of June and here we are haying between thunder storms. Seems like just yesterday I unhooked the bale processor – umm… it was yesterday! You know you live in Baker County when you clean up and park the feeding equipment just in time to start haying!

Spring this year was a cold one, as if winter didn’t want to let go. And it didn’t let go. The first day of summer snowed in the higher elevations. This cold and somewhat wet spring has the hills green and full of grass.

Our turn-out on the forest was delayed because of the wet and snowy conditions. Finally, everything is now out, and the grass looks as good as I have ever seen it. July will bring the hot and dry conditions as it always does. It will also usher in the possibility of wildfires. So please be extra careful when you’re checking cows, salting or moving pastures. By the time this hits your reading chair you should be checking by horseback and not a four-wheeler.

Last year’s wildfires are still fresh in people’s minds, millions of productive acres and too many lives were lost needlessly. In May, Rep. Greg Walden and 16 other lawmakers introduced a bill aimed at reducing this unnecessary loss. The bill is entitled, “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019.” This bill would make significant reforms to forest management policy across Oregon’s federal lands. Specifically, the bill provides immediate tools to increase the pace, scale and cost efficiency of forest management projects without sacrificing environmental protections. Walden included provisions in this legislation that are specifically tailored for federal forests in Oregon, such as:

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STREAMLINING PROJECT PLANNING IN SOUTHERN AND WESTERN OREGON This would remove costly and time-consuming survey and management requirements on Northwest Forest Plan lands. These requirements cost the agency about $21 million annually and can take up to two years to complete, delaying needed fire prevention projects.

O&C LANDS The O&C Lands in Southern and Western Oregon are uniquely managed by the BLM for timber production under the requirements of the O&C Act. Timber harvests have lagged below these requirements and this legislation makes clear the O&C Act mandates at least 500 million board feet in annual timber harvest.

IMPROVING FOREST RESTORATION IN EASTERN OREGON FORESTS This would remove the arbitrary prohibition on harvesting trees over 21 inches in diameter that stands in the way of land managers and local collaborative efforts to restore forest landscapes. This prohibition was issued temporarily over 20 years ago and was never removed.

PROMPTLY ADDRESSING THE OVERCROWDED, DISEASED, AND INSECT INFESTED FOREST LANDS THAT POSE A RISK FOR CATASTROPHIC FIRES: Includes a streamlined planning process for projects up to 10,000 acres to treat forest stands suffering from insects and diseased trees, to reduce hazardous fuels, and to protect watersheds. To incentivize collaboration, this authority expands to 30,000 acres for collaborative

or Community Wildfire Protection Plan projects that have had success in Oregon.

Ensuring the Forest Service and BLM can promptly clean-up after wildfires by removing burned, dead trees and replant our forests for future generations. Agencies would be required to replant 75 percent of the affected area.

Creating a pilot program, allowing some forest projects to go through arbitration, cutting through litigious gridlock by requiring opponents to come to the table with an alternative proposal rather than just saying “no”.

Senator Merkley has also introduced a bill, S3515 called the “Wild-Fire Resilient Communities Act.” This bill is also aimed at reducing wildfires, but through a different approach. The chief of the Forest Service shall prioritize hazardous fuel reduction projects that are within or adjacent to at-risk communities or high value watersheds, have very high wildfire hazard potential, are in fire regime I, fire regime II, or fire regime III, or designed to integrate and simultaneously advance 2 or more of the goals established in the report of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior entitled, “The National Strategy: the Final Phase of the Development of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy” and dated April 2014—

(i) to create fire-adapted communities; (ii) to restore and maintain resilient landscapes; and (iii) to achieve safe, effective fire response.

Merkley’s bill would allocate $1 billion to the Forest Service Chief in increments of $100 million each year from 2019 and beyond for projects that would reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire that fall within these guidelines.

Each of these plans from Walden and Merkley propose to reduce fire hazards on public lands through thinning, brush removal, prescribed burning, etc. As I read them, Walden’s plan is cheaper and can be enacted quicker by removing regulatory burdens and creating categorical exclusions of NEPA where applicable. Thus, reducing costs and time associated with each proposed forest project. Merkley’s plan has some good stuff in it, like providing financial and technical assistance to at-risk communities that are located next to national forests by collaborating with them and helping them plan and prepare for a wildfire. What I don’t like about Merkley’s plan is the cost and the level of difficulty it will have to implement.

Look at each of them and educate yourself, then voice your opinion. At least both sides of the Hill are thinking about this massive problem we now call “Fire Season.”

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U.S. COULD SEE BEEF EXPORT BOOST TO JAPAN from the U.S. Meat Export Federation Japan recently completed a regulatory proceeding that is likely to provide a boost for U.S. beef exports.

In late May, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) removed the 30-month cattle age restriction on beef imports from the United States, Canada and Ireland.

This essentially gives U.S. beef full access to the Japanese market, with only a few specific product restrictions remaining. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) had been preparing for this opportunity for some time.

“The vast majority of the U.S. beef shipped internationally, even to countries where we enjoy full access, is from fed cattle less than 30 months of age,” explained USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “But Japan is such an enormous market that the opportunities for over-30-month beef cuts and beef variety meat are significant. Japanese buyers from the pre-BSE era are very familiar with these opportunities, but USMEF has been educating many others who entered the industry over the past 15 to 20 years.”

Japan is already the leading international destination for U.S. beef, with exports last year exceeding $2 billion – almost one-fourth of the record $8.33 billion exported worldwide. USMEF estimates that removal of the 30-month cattle age restriction will increase exports to Japan by 7 to 10 percent, or $150 million to $200 million per year.

“At first glance this may not seem like a large bump in what is already a $2 billion market,” Halstrom said.

“But there are international markets where it can take decades to reach $150 million in exports, yet in Japan we can add this new business in a very short period of time.”

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achieve success with Japanese buyers include short plate, chuckeye rolls, short ribs, middle meats, clods and briskets – especially when these cuts are derived from cattle in qualityassured programs. Beef variety meat items most likely to be in demand include outside skirts, hanging tenders, mountain chain tripe, tongues, abomasum and intestines.

The ability to use beef from over-30month cattle may also lower costs for some companies exporting processed beef products to Japan.

Halstrom emphasized, however, that for the U.S. beef industry to fully capitalize on this growth opportunity, tariff relief is sorely needed. All eyes in the U.S. beef industry are on the U.S.-Japan trade agreement negotiations that opened in midApril, and with good reason. These negotiations took on a heightened sense of urgency when Japan extended more favorable access terms to U.S. beef ’s major competitors through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for TransPacific Partnership (CPTPP). For Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and Mexican beef entering Japan,

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CPTPP entered into force at the end of 2018. A second round of tariff rate reductions came on April 1, the beginning of the Japanese fiscal year.

Japan’s duty rate on beef muscle cuts from CPTPP countries is 26.6% - significantly lower than the 38.5% rate that applies to U.S. beef cuts. For variety meat items the CPTPP rate is 5.7% - less than half the U.S. rate of 12.8%. These tariff rate gaps will continue to widen each year until the U.S. reaches a similar agreement with Japan.

“As with all U.S. red meat products, our over-30-month beef cuts and offals need to be on a level playing field in Japan,” he said.

“That will allow the U.S. industry to effectively defend our market share and further broaden our Japanese customer base.”

Halstrom noted that in addition to the immediate commercial opportunities, Japan’s removal of the 30-month cattle age restriction is also an important regulatory milestone.

“This is one more step toward putting BSE in the rear view mirror when it comes to global beef trade,” he said.

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PRODUCT PROMOTION EDUCATION AND SUMMER MEETINGS

by Oregon CattleWomen President Jenny Coelho

AROUND THE STATE

Baker County The Baker County CattleWomen hosted Field to Fork and for more than 200 K-6th grade students, teachers, parents in April. Marny Martin, Wendy Bingham, Dottie and Myron Miles served a delicious trip-tip lunch with help from Jake Bingham and Matt McElligott and their great barbecuing skills!

They also participated in North Powder Ag Day with students and taught four different classes during the school day about beef-by-products, a beef trivia game, beef cuts of meat and cattle pasture calculations.

Education is a vital part of what our CattleWomen do.

Awesome job BCC! Jackson County The Jackson County CattleWomen (JCC) have had a very busy spring! In April at “Hands on Ag Day” they served 1,600 4th grade students lunch providing them nutritious tri-tip and side dishes. The kids love this day and look forward to being able to eat a wholesome meal and become informed about beef as well as other livestock production and agriculture crops. JCC did some recruiting by setting up a table at

Students in Klamath County trek across the Yamsi Ranch during a CattleWomen hosted ranch tour.

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Rainey’s Corner Market and spreading the word about JCC’s mission in beef promotion and education. Great way to get our message out to the general public!

Klamath County The Klamath County CattleWomen (KCCW) hosted a “Day at the Ranch” at the Yamsi Ranch in northern Klamath County in May. This is a unique experience where inner City school children attend as a field trip setting and learn the “hands on” experiences of what happens every day on a working cattle ranch. The Hyde family graciously volunteer their time to create educational stations with the help of KCCW for the 4th grade students who attend. Students learn what is fed to the cattle, how they are taken care of and even how they are transported around the ranch. KCCW also prepares a fun picnic lunch for the kids and their chaperones.

Way to go KCCW!

OCW NEWS

The Oregon CattleWomen held their Midyear Meeting in conjunction with the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association at the Seven Feathers Casino & Resort on

CattleWomen at Melrose Winery during their Midyear Meeting.

June 24. Mary Heffernan of Five Marys Farms from Fort Jones, Calif., gave an excellent presentation of how she and her husband Brian got started in the cattle business and how they are promoting their beef products locally.

Julie Hoffman gave a “Chuck Knows Beef ” technology demonstration on how to ask about beef facts and find easy-to-prepare beef recipes. In the afternoon we had the opportunity to tour Melrose Vineyards out of Roseburg with a wine tasting paired with some tasty beef appetizers! Thank you to all who made this meeting and event possible!

MEET YOUR OCW TREASURER

Heidi Gorden is living the dream!

She lives in Bonanza with her husband Stan and their 12-year-old daughter Taylor.

They take pride in working as a family to grow their black commercial cow/calf herd along with raising hay, both organically and for retail.

Heidi has been an active member of Klamath County CattleWomen, serving as past treasurer and president. She has also served OCW as an area vice president and as the chair of the OCW Junior CattleWomen Committee for the past two years.

Heidi has helped the Junior CattleWomen coordinate their Toy for Tots drive at both the Klamath County and state levels. She has some new ideas on the horizon for hands-on training for the Junior CattleWomen. Look for more information to be sent out in the next few months.

It is a pleasure to work with Heidi and we are grateful for all that she does as our treasurer!

ANCW NEWS

The American National CattleWomen hold a membership drive contest each year called the MOOVE Contest. MOOVE stands for “Make Our Outstanding Value Evident” to potential members by expanding ANCW and the state organizations reach.

I submitted Oregon’s application for the contest and some of the items that will give us extra points toward winning is increasing Oregon CattleWomen’s ANCW basic membership, signing up Collegiate and Junior

CattleWomen members and adding any ANCW Lifetime members.

The annual ANCW basic membership cost is $60, Collegiate and Juniors are $20. We also get points for any ANCW lifetime memberships recruited. The onetime payment for an ANCW Lifetime membership is $1,000. If our state hosts an ANCW event, such as a Master of Beef Advocacy or Leadership class we receive extra points. Extra points are also given for increases in our state membership and for starting new affiliations within our state.

In 2018 Oregon won the ANCW MOOVE Contest and received $1,500 in Powder River panels that were auctioned off at our OCA/OCW Annual meeting.

This is the seed money for the OCW scholarship program. In 2019 Oregon won third and has received a $300 Purina Gift Certificate which will be auctioned at the 2019 OCA/OCW meeting in November.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE OCW MEMBERSHIP ROUNDUP!

The existing or new start-up county affiliate that has the greatest increase in new OCW Memberships has a chance to win a Saddle donated

by Ag Insurance at the OCA/ OCW Annual Meeting. The OCW annual membership is $25 per year and you can easily join online at www.orcattlewomen.org. This contest ends on Nov. 15, 2019. Get out there and recruit a new member and your county maybe be bringing home a new saddle!

ANCW & OCW UPCOMING EVENTS

• ANCW Summer Business Meeting July 28-29, 2019 • Gaylord Rockies, Aurora, Colo., • OCW Team Beef and Hoofin’ it to Beefit • 5K & 10K Run/Walk • August 3 in Baker City.

• OCW CattleWoman of the Year • Deadline to vote online: Sept. 15, 2019 at www.orcattlewomen.org

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WILL FAKE MEAT SAVE US? CONTINUING FIGHT TO KEEP REAL PROTEIN ON CONSUMERS’ GROCERY LISTS

by NCBA President Jennifer Houston By now, you have probably heard that fake meat is the answer to society’s woes. From antibiotic resistance to climate change, the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs supposedly cracked the code of our most complex problems. Simply replace real beef with the new alternatives and watch the threat of global catastrophes melt away. The New York Times summed up the view perfectly in a recent headline: “Fake Meat Will Save Us,” it declared.

Personally, I am skeptical when salvation comes with a price tag. And in the case of fake meat, the activists defining the problems stand to make a lot of money if their preferred solution is adopted. In that sense, fake meat is more of a marketing pitch than a public service. But if you have been following the media coverage over the last few months, you would not know it.

The good news is that many see right through the fake meat hype. Journalists and dieticians are pointing out that highly-processed fake meat is not healthier than beef. Food service operators are making clear that fake meat is an additional menu choice, not a replacement. And consumers are still spending a tiny fraction of their dollars on meat alternatives. In 2018, fake meat amounted to just 0.1% of protein pounds sold.

Regulators and lawmakers around the country are also in no rush to give fake meat producers special treatment.

Following the lead of NCBA and our affiliates, they are seeking to implement a fair regulatory framework that puts all protein products on an even playing field.

Much of the action is coming at the state level. Last year, Missouri became the first state to draw up clear rules against the false and deceptive marketing of fake meat.

Since then, 11 more states have passed laws designed to ensure that fake meat cannot trade on real beef ’s good name. Several other states are considering similar measures.

NCBA continues to urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take federal enforcement action against misbranded plant-based protein products. Thus far the agency has failed to move forward. All options for pressing the FDA into action are being considered.

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enforce food labeling laws is no easy feat.

Thankfully, the federal government has taken decisive action on labgrown fake meat. NCBA asked the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) to lead oversight of lab-grown products, and the Trump Administration answered the call. An agreement reached with FDA last year puts USDA firmly in charge of food production and labeling, ensuring that the health and well-being of consumers will be protected. The arrangement secured the support of Congress and a range of stakeholders, but much work remains before any lab-grown products come to market.

The USDA has not even had a chance to evaluate samples of lab-grown fake meat, let alone develop comprehensive regulations to govern its production and sale.

NCBA will remain actively engaged in the federal government’s fake meat efforts. For now, the more immediate task for cattle producers is to push back against the wild claims of fake meat activists. One CEO of a fake meat company has gone as far as saying that plant-based fake meat will help revitalize rural economies by spurring demand for “higher-value protein crops.”

Comments like these demonstrate the fundamental lack of agricultural literacy that exists in the fake meat community. Ironically, fake meat marketers effectively exploit the same lack of understanding among consumers.

They disparage cattle production because many people do not know enough to call their bluff.

The truth is consumers who enjoy delicious, nutritious beef do not need saving. They can feel good about eating a high-quality product that is responsibly raised. It is up to all of us to make sure they know it.

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U.S. CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION THE POWER OF GRASSROOTS STRENGTH

by Lisa Biondo, Director of Policy and Outreach, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association

The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) remains unwavering in its main policy priority: strengthening the bottom line of the U.S. cattle producer. We know that for your operation to be sustainable for future generations, it must first be profitable. We witnessed the power of grassroots strength in 2018 as we tackled issues like cell-cultured protein and Hours-of-Service reform, and we look forward to continuing that momentum for many years to come.

Our policy committees worked overtime this year to ensure our success on Capitol Hill. Members recently traveled to Washington, DC for the annual flyin, highlighting several key industry issues: Labeling & Regulation of Cell-Cultured Foods and Alternative Proteins In February 2018, USCA submitted a petition for rulemaking to USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service that prompted what has become a national debate. USCA was the FIRST to call-out the dangerous trend of alternative proteins being labeled as “meat”.

Pea protein and vegetable alternatives are being placed in the same meat case as U.S. born-and-raised beef.

USCA’s members called for action and the petition has now been stated by FDA leadership as the catalyst for the current industry discussion. USCA members testified on the issue multiple times in 2018 and we are

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pleased to see the USDA and FDA recently committing to working together on labeling and oversight as this moves forward---a direct ask of USCA. Why did USCA want both agencies a part of the process? If these products were to be regulated only by USDA, they would be acknowledged as “meat”. That was simply not an option for U.S. cattle producers. USCA will continue to lead on establishing accurate labels for U.S. beef.

Country-of-Origin Labeling Since the repeal of country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on U.S. beef products in 2015, there are no clear definitions for what constitutes a U.S. beef product. Cattle or beef that is imported into our borders and undergoes further processing or handling at a USDA-inspected facility can be labeled as a “Product of the United States”, even if the handling of the product was minimal. USCA fought for the implementation of COOL and is currently lobbying Congress and the Administration to reintroduce a labeling program for beef products.

Hours-of-Service Reform USCA brought the industry together on this issue three years ago when news came of the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate, which would have threatened livestock haulers and the unique nature

of our industry. We have worked to bring commonsense and successful solutions to the table. While the industry was granted a delay in ELD implementation, work continues to find flexibility within the restrictive Hours-of-Service rules for livestock haulers.

Marketing The lack of fundamentals driving the CME feeder cattle contract, also known as the ‘board’, must be addressed. USCA has three simple action items that if all WR readers got on board with, we’d see a more accurate cattle market setting immediately: 1. Create an advisory board that would make recommendations to the CME on the cattle contract and ensure the fundamentals of the cattle market are reflected in the CME feeder cattle index. The CME is aware of this proposed board; the next step is a strong showing of interest from the countryside to make it a reality.

2. The CME feeder cattle index must be based on real-time data. Feeder cattle sales occurring online have data that is compiled in real-time; this information must be linked to the CME feeder cattle index.

3. The CME has proposed to systematically update the Choice/Select quality percentage of the par value of the Live Cattle futures contract using a weekly public report published by the USDA. This should be implemented immediately.

Additionally, our Marketing & Competition Committee has proposed changes to the Livestock Mandatory Reporting program that would improve transparency across all Live Cattle markets and prevent market manipulation.

Currently, mandatory price reporting (MPR) divisions only report imported live cattle as “steer” or “heifer”, leaving out crucial origin information.

Negotiated sales of live cattle set the base price and weekly formula in live cattle marketing; however only 20% of sales are negotiated, leaving the market vulnerable to small manipulations due to undisclosed cattle origin. The MPR classifications for live cattle must be updated to include a “non-native” division.

will make it a more transparent and fair program for all.

Of the producer, for the producer As a grassroots organization, we depend on producers like YOU to serve as leaders of our industry. Our leadership maintain ranching operations of their own – giving our organization firsthand knowledge of what it takes to be profitable in the 21st century cattle industry. USCA’s fulltime D.C. presence ensures producers’ voices are at the forefront of every conversation. We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

For more information, find us on Facebook or Twitter, visit our site at www.uscattlemen.org, email us at usca@ uscattlemen.org or call at (202) 870-1552.

OCA has provided this editorial to members to help them better understand the mission of U.S. Cattlemen. This article does not necessarily reflect the beliefs of OCA or its members.

Modernizing the Beef Checkoff Program USCA’s Checkoff Committee Chairman said it best – it’s time the cattle industry takes their checkoff back. The Beef Checkoff program is the only of its kind that operates so closely linked to a national lobbying organization. USCA is a strong supporter of the Beef Checkoff Program – but not in its current form. We’ve rallied support this year for specific changes to the program that July/August 2019 OREGON CATTLEMAN

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BUSINESS DECISIONS

To use Quickbooks online or not

by Cassi Johnson, Pacific Intermountain Mortgage Company

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is becoming a big deal for business owner of all kinds and sizes. The big question is do you make the switch from desktop and go online or do you stick with the desktop program?

It’s a big decision. I have tried to avoid the online version for as long as possible, but the truth is, it is a real option and one that is truly beneficial to many agriculture producers out there. Let’s talk briefly about some of the differences as well as pros and cons of each program.

DESKTOP VERSION I have been a hard-core desktop girl my entire life. I love the program. A few of the features I use that has kept me loyal to QuickBooks Desktop are: 1. One-time payment when you purchase the program. While I always recommend you upgrade every 3-5 years depending on if you use payroll or not, I like that I can stretch my money further and not be required to make a monthly payment.

2. Customizable reports. I feel that the desktop program offers me the most flexibility on creating ABBIE HERMAN © a variety of custom reports.

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standard format the program dictates, I can organize it to show the links of the tasks I complete the most often.

4. It doesn’t require Internet, which can be a positive when you live in the boonies and your Internet isn’t always as reliable as you would like it to be.

5. I can have as many companies set up in the program as I need with no additional costs.

However, there are also a few things I don’t love about QuickBooks Desktop: 1. It is only on one computer so it is hard to share with a team that may be located miles apart.

2. Payroll updates pop up all the time and must be maintained if you are using the payroll feature in QuickBooks.

ONLINE VERSION I have recently been educating myself on the online version of QuickBooks. To my surprise there is actually more about the program I like than I expected. A few of my favorite features are: 1. How easily you can use invoicing and receive online payments from customers. Desktop will do it as well.

2. That I can share it with a team and we can all log into the program at once. My ranch, like many others has members located 250+ miles apart. It is really helpful to have a program that isn’t on one stationary computer and we can all access the program this way to view reports, help pay bills when someone is busy, etc.

3. I can send my accountant a link and they can access my company instantly any time I need them to.

Once you get them linked up once, it lasts until you delete them. I like that my accountant can have such instant access to help me fix problems when I incur them or prepare my taxes as soon as they are ready. Any adjustments they make are recorded directly in my program. With desktop you have to physically create a backup or accountants change file to email them and then download any changes they send back.

A few things that can be frustrating about Online QuickBooks is: 1. Monthly or annual payment requirements. You cannot do a one-time purchase of the program.

You must pay monthly or annually per company.

In the long term this can potentially make the

program more expensive. Now depending on what your operation needs, it may be worth that extra cost, but you need to be aware of the difference in cost between the two programs when you are making your purchase decision.

2. The layout is very different from the Desktop version. This isn’t necessarily a negative, but it is something to be aware of when you switch because it is something you will have to re-train yourself on.

3. Each package option of QuickBooks Online has a limit to how many accounts or billable customers you can have. You may need to purchase a larger package based on the size of your lists.

Both programs are great. They both offer the same overall features, but each one has a few different aspects. Depending on your individual operation, one may fit you better than the other. To be honest, Online QuickBooks is intriguing me more and more and I’m starting to love it more every day. Still have questions and can’t decide which one is best. Contact me at my email below.

Looking for further education opportunities on QuickBooks? Check out my new Facebook page: www. facebook.com/3barconsulting

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Country Critters Cowpokes & Ranch Hands Scenic Vistas Ranch Life Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2019.

Photos entered should be taken in the state of Oregon between Nov. 1, 2018 and Nov. 1, 2019.

All photos must be submitted electronically by e-mail to magazine editor Stevie Ipsen at stevie.ipsen@gmail.com.

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TRENDING UPWARD Despite uncertain U.S. trade environment, Oregon exports continued to grow in 2018

from the Oregon Department of Agriculture

New data from the U.S. Department of Commerce reveals that despite an uncertain U.S. trade environment, Oregon exports continue to grow. In 2018, the state exported $22.3 billion in goods to countries around the world—a 1.8 percent increase from 2017.

Oregon remains an important global trade partner on the West Coast, especially to countries across the Pacific Ocean. Five of Oregon’s six top export countries—receiving at least $1 billion in Oregon exports—are in Asia: China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

The second-largest trade partner in 2018 was Canada. Top exports last year included computers and electronics, machinery, chemicals, agriculture, and transportation .

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growth not limited to one industry or destination country, but spread throughout, increasing revenue for exporters across the state of Oregon.”

While trade tensions remain between the United States and Oregon’s top trading partners, China and Canada, Oregon exports to both countries increased the most of any international partner in 2018 over the previous year.

China received $4.7 billion in Oregon exports, a 20 percent jump from the previous year. Only about one-third of Oregon exports to China are subject to proposed or enacted tariff increases, with electrical and industrial machinery— items not subject to tariffs—seeing some of the largest gains in trade.

Exports to Canada, which totaled $3.2 billion in 2018, saw more than 35 percent growth from 2017, rebounding in the past 18 months due to heavy manufacturing exports. Machinery, transportation equipment, and metals have historically accounted for half of

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all exports to Canada—a good sign for the state, as transportation equipment exports experienced a 69 percent increase last year.

“It’s great news for Oregon’s economy that exports continue to grow. Last year’s gains are especially welcoming given the current global environment where the strong U.S. dollar, slower international growth, and increased trade tensions all work against U.S. exports,” said Josh Lehner, senior economist with the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis.

Oregon exports remained stable in 2018 in part because of the strong relationships the state and its partners have built with countries over the years.

“In a trade-dependent state like ours, we rely on strong trading partnerships to help Oregon farmers feed the world and local businesses continue to grow,” said Curtis Robinhold, executive director of the Port of Portland. “With small- or medium-sized businesses making up nearly 90 percent of all exporters in

Oregon, it is promising to see trade activity expand—contributing to a more equitable and prosperous region for all.”

The Port saw robust two-way trade activity in recent years—from exports of commercial trucks to Australia, to imports of wind turbine parts that help power the state. The Port ships goods via its four marine terminals and through an air international cargo partnership with Cathay Pacific.

Another industry vital to regional prosperity is agriculture.

After experiencing a dip in 2015, exports of agricultural goods— from hay to hazelnuts to wheat— have been steady in recent years and grew by nearly 4 percent in 2018. Japan’s exports represent a 20 percent jump in 2018, with most of this growth coming from agriculture and aerospace products and parts. Japan is Oregon’s largest food and agricultural export market, followed by Korea, Canada, and China. Oregon’s agriculture products are growing in popularity in emerging markets such as Vietnam, which recently opened its market to fresh blueberries from Oregon.

“Food and agricultural exports remain critical in supporting communities across the state. We will continue to prioritize these vital trade relationships and pursue new international markets; our industry and economy depend on it. With 80 percent of Oregon’s food and agriculture production leaving the state and 40 percent leaving the country agriculture’s $98 billiondollar economic impact is felt in all corners of the state. We are excited to continue our work in building strong trade relationships that allow

Oregon’s in demand, high-quality products to show up in markets across Asia, North America, and everywhere in between,” said Alexis Taylor, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Computers and electronics, while still Oregon’s largest export industry accounting for one-third of Oregon’s exports, did see a 14 percent drop from 2017 levels. This impacted export numbers to some countries such as South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam. With Oregon’s total export numbers still rising even with this drop in computers and electronics shows the strong benefits of diversification in Oregon’s traded sector industries.

Uncertainty remains for tradedependent states like Oregon. What these trade numbers from 2018 confirm, however, is that state-level connections with trade partners are more vital than ever—and Oregon is setting itself up well for the future because of the long-term relationships the state and its partners have established.

Additional Fast Facts: Oregon Trade in 2018 • The top countries receiving at least $1 billion in Oregon exports were China ($4.7B), Canada ($3.2B), Japan ($2.2B), South Korea ($1.7B), Malaysia ($1.5B), and Vietnam ($1.1B).

• Transportation equipment exports experienced a 69 percent increase last year, the largest of any industry. Heavy trucks and tractors and aerospace make up most of Oregon’s transportation equipment exports. Heavy trucks and

tractors increased exports by $454 million, with most of these exports going to Canada.

• Semiconductor machinery makes up over half of all machinery exports and has grown significantly over the past five years—seeing the strongest export growth in Europe.

• Potash, a fertilizer, and pharmaceuticals and medicines are the largest commodities exported in the chemicals industry. These commodities, as well as basic chemicals, have increased chemical exports by 53 percent over the past five years. Potash is mined in Saskatchewan but exported out of Oregon.

• Computers and electronics make up one-third of the state’s exports, but 2018 marked the second year in a row that exports of computers and electronics were down in Oregon from the previous year.

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OCA offers a reward of up to $1,000 to assist authorities in the apprehension & conviction of cattle theft. This reward provides a very effective deterrent to the theft & stealing of cattle.

LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK

OCA Members can purchase an annual Life Flight membership at a reduced rate of $50.00. This covers emergency transport services for every member of your household. Life Flight provides emergency evacuation services to all areas of Oregon. Learn more at www.LifeFlight.org or go to www.orcattle.com to download the special form for members.

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OCA and MNOP Members could potentially save up to .12 cents per gallon with MNOP, in addition, for each gallon a member purchases at Card-lock (Pacific Pride & CFN), MNOP will donate .01 cent back to OCA to assist the association. Contact MNOP TODAY for a FREE savings analysis (971-209-4200). We can SHOW you in writing how much this membership program will save you.

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STAR OILCO

Members receive disounts on fuel in the Western part of the state.

Provided services such as tank tests & precision fuel management to ensure clean & dry fuel. Discount is available at all Star Oil owned CFN & Pacific Pride locations. Deliveries are from 100 gallons to 9500 gallons.

CARSON FUEL PROGRAM

Members receive .02 off on all “Cardlock” fuel card transactions at Carson owned sites (over 50 Oregon locations). Carson also offers bulk fuel, lubricants & commercial grade cleaning equipment. Additional discounts on these services along with prompt pay discounts may be available. Please contact Carson for details. Don’t forget to let us know about your membership to take full advantage of all offers.

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Members receive a .02 cents gallon discount off posted delivery price at bulk plants in Harney, Lake, Klamath, Malheur and Crook Counties.

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2019 MEMBERSHIP FORM STEP 1: SELECT MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP LEVEL Producer (more than 50 head, 3000 cap)

DUES $150.00 +$1.00 per head over 150

Small Producer (fewer than 50 head)

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Stocker/Feeder

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Additional Family Member: (w/ voting rights)

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Additional Employee: (w/ voting rights)

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Associate Council Business (w/ voting rights)

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Associate Business or Individual (w/out cattle; w/out voting rights)

$50.00

Student or Young Cattlemen’s Club Member (w/out voting rights)

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STEP 2: CONTACT INFORMATION MARK Name: _______________________________________ (X) Ranch: ______________________________________ Family Members: ______________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Employees: ___________________________________ ____________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________

List all aditional names under contact information

List all aditional names under contact information

City/State/Zip: ________________________________ **Email Address: ______________________________ (MUST INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS)

STEP 3: ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Cattlemen’s Stewardship Fund Donation: $_________ OCSF is a public charitable organization (IRS Section 501 C-3), which supports and encourages education, training, & research in the field of agriculture & provides funding for legal defense of cattle indurstry interests. OCSF supports local Ranchers Feeding Kids & Beef Heifer Replacement Programs. Contributions may be tax deductible for Federal Income purposes.

Oregon Cattle PAC: $_________ Is a non-partisan action committee which supports natural resource friendly government officials and legislators. Contributions may be used as an Oregon Income tax credit up to $50.00 per individual for political contributions.

Phone #: _____________________________________ County Affiliation: _____________________________ Recruited by: _________________________________

STEP 4: PAYMENT INFORMATION __ Check __ Visa __ Mastercard/Discover Credit Card #: ________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________

CSV: __________

Attached Check #: _____________________________________ Mailing address: ______________________________________ Signature ____________________________ Date:__________ Return form & payment to: Oregon Cattlemen’s Association 1320 Capitol Street NE Suite 150 Salem, Oregon 97301 Questions? Call 503.361.8941 July/August 2019 OREGON CATTLEMAN

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CLASSIFIEDS N5 NELSON RED ANGUS N5 VERIL & BARBIE NELSON 10387 Driver Valley Road Oakland, OR 97462

WOOD

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BAR BAR KD KD RANCH RANCH Elevating Angus to Greater Horizons

(541) 643-9759

Leonard & Naomi Wood • 481649 Hwy. 95 • Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Home: (208) 263-5246 • Cell: (208) 290-7782 • treemeatreds@aol.com www.woodvbarxranch.com

n5redangus@gmail.com

ANNUAL BULL SALE IN FEBRUARY

Kessler Angus Over 55 Years in the Business

—Low Birthweight Bulls A Specialty— Randy Kessler Family

49838 Fruitvale Road • Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 (509) 520-3281

Freeman Angus Ranch

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Registered Angus Since 1932

Conformation & Rate of Gain

Dave & Twila Freeman

Seth Freeman

36831 Sutton Cr Rd • Baker City, OR 97753 (541) 523-6881 • mobile: (541) 403-0524

Production Sale March 2020

Westfall, Oregon (541) 358-2921 romanscharolais.com

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KENNY & DIANNE READ

1485 SW King Lane • Culver, OR 97734 Ranch: (541) 546-2547 Cell: (541)480-9340 E-mail: barkdranch@msn.com visit us online at: www.barkdangusranch.com

Thank you to all of our spring bull and female buyers!

Robert & Kathleen Buchanan (541) 883-8471 13490 Algoma Rd buchananangus@hughes.net Klamath Falls, OR 97601 www.buchananangus.com

Bull Sale February 2018

Look for our “Distinctly Different” Angus Bulls at the 2019 Red Bluff & Modoc Bull Sales

July/August 2019

LAUTENSCHLAGER & SONS “A Legacy of Innovation”

Carl Lautenschlager (509) 657-3301 • Endicott, WA

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Thank you to our 2018 bull buyers!

Ron and Barbara Jones 685 King Ave. Ontario, OR 97914 541- 889-4563 “ Real Deal Bulls for All the Right Reasons”

ANGUS, SIMANGUS & HEREFORDS Bulls & Females

Brad 541.840.5797 Buckley 541.840.8788 www.traynhamranch.com info@traynhamranch.com

Jared Patterson Western Region Field Manager (208) 312-2386

A FAMILY TRADITION Angus and SimAngus Cattle John Teixeira: (805) 448-3859 Allan Teixeira: (805) 310-3353 Tom Hill: (541) 990-5479

Call AHA today for assistance or information on buying or marketing of Hereford cattle!

11500 N Ambassador Drive, Suite 410 | Kansas City, MO 64153 | (816) 842-3757 | aha@hereford.org

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CATTLE COMPANY REGISTERED RED ANGUS

597 S Pacific HWY, Woodburn, OR • (503) 981-9497

Join us for our regular sale every Tuesday!

Jim, Kelly & Bryce Doherty • 68812 Wilson Rd • Boardman, OR 97818

(541) 481-2866

(541) 524-9322

BALE WAGONS

Registered Hereford Cattle & Quarter Horses

Kyle Marino: (541) 699-8347

HINTON RANCHSimmentals

Cattle available private treaty off the ranch and at top consignment sales in the West!

John & Shauna Hinton 2916 Kuck Rd Montague, CA 96064 (530) 459-3928

Lester & Paula Hinton

11200 Kern Swamp Rd. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-1218

-Annual Sale First Monday in March-

42500 Salmon Creek • Rd Baker City, OR 97814 Ranch: (541) 523-4401 • Bob Harrell, Jr.: (541) 523-4322

New Holland self propelled and pull-type models/parts/tires

sell/buy/deliver/ can finance

(208) 880-2889

www.balewagon.com Jim Wilhite, Caldwell, ID

35 Years in the Bale Wagon Business!

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DEPARTURES

MARCIA GROVER

Marcia Gover, 65, of Halfway, Oregon died at her home on Saturday, June 15. A memorial service and celebration of Marcia’s life was held on June 22, at the Gover Ranch in Halfway.

Marcia “Magna” Marie Gover was born on April 19, 1954 in Baker City, Oregon.

She spent a few of her early years attending school in Baker, and was raised in Richland, Oregon for the rest of her childhood. The family enjoyed living off the land, processing food, helping neighbors and loving life. Marcia graduated from Pine Eagle High School in 1972 and soon after was married to George Gover, when they spent years riding and ranching around Eastern Oregon. They were eventually blessed with their son, Stacy, and beautiful twin daughters, Holly and Joey. Family life integrated with ranch life was second nature for Marcia, as she was happiest when in her element with her people. Marcia loved to be outside in God’s country, whether she was in her flower gardens, working cattle, hunting, or riding her horse in the mountains. Marcia tried to live her life by example: dedicated to hard work, loving her people, and was never afraid to tell you how she felt.

She always had high expectations of those around her, especially to follow the Ranch Rules, the first and foremost being IF YOU OPEN A GATE, YOU BETTER SHUT IT! She has touched many lives with her wisdom and compassion.

Marcia is survived in death by husband of 47 years, George Gover of Halfway; children, Stacy and Morgan Gover of Halfway,; Holly and Dusty Gallimore of Notus, Idaho; Joey and Ryan Davis of Middleton, Idaho; grandchildren, Cooper and Trace Gover, Aubrey, Brock, Emma, and Rainey Gallimore, and Sam and Baby Davis; brothers, Dwight Saunders of Richland, Oregon and Dan Saunders of Los Angeles, Calif.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Jane Marie Saunders, and her grandparents, Merritt and Eva Saunders, and Gover and Ruth Allen.

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donation in memory of Marcia, the family suggests the Hilary Bonn Benevolent Fund or the local charity of your choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PO Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834.

ROB TEMPLE

Robert Perry Temple passed away at age 81 in Salem on June 20, 2019. Rob was born on February 25, 1938, to Roy K. Temple Sr. and Thelma Temple in Pendleton.

Rob and family lived on the Umatilla Ranch near Stanfield, Oregon, in his early years. When the family cattle ranch was sold they moved to the wheat ranch west of Pendleton in 1949.

He attended school in Stanfield and in Pendleton.

After graduating from Pendleton High School he earned a degree in science at Oregon State College. He remained in the Salem area since then.

In his early years farm chores and field work kept him busy. He participated in many other things farm kids did, including 4-H and FFA animal projects.

He was a Boy Scout and attended world jamborees at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and Irvine Ranch, California.

He was on the first of coach Don Requa’s many Pendleton High School teams in state football playoffs. He ran on the track team. He later enjoyed deer hunting with family, relatives and friends in the Ukiah area at the cabin and fishing at Paulina Lake.

After college he lived in Albany and later moved to Salem. He had jobs including Wah Chang Corporation and Thomas Kay Textiles. In recent times he was selfemployed servicing ATM machines in the Willamette Valley and Oregon coast.

Rob was married to Linda Cliff in Pendleton, and they lived in Albany. They had a daughter, Laura, and a son, Steve. They divorced and he later married Dona Morland.

Their sons are Bradley, Byron and Brandon.

Rob is survived by sons Steve of Driggs, Idaho, Bradley of Colton, Byron of Salem, and Brandon of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter Laura of Buena Vista, Colo.; and brother Mack Temple of Pendleton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the OHSU Foundation, Casey Eye Institute, 1121 S.W. Salmon St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205, or the Umatilla County Historical Society, P.O. Box 253, Pendleton, OR 97801.

A graveside service was held July 12 at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. Hermiston, followed by a celebration.

JIM CHAPMAN

DEPARTURES

James ‘Jim’ Chapman James “Jim” Lawrence Chapman, 79, Klamath Falls, died on June 29, 2019, at his home in Poe Valley, surrounded by family.

He was born on May 12, 1940, to Jack and Joannah Chapman in Merrill. His family moved to Poe Valley in 1948. He attended the Henley schools and, upon graduating from Oregon State University in 1964, attended Officers Candidate School in the United States Navy, receiving his commission as an ensign.

In 1966, he married Sandi Hemphill in Los Angeles, Calif., and immediately was deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, where he served onboard the Destroyer USS De Haven.

His assignments included division officer, officer-of-thedeck, command duty officer and weapons officer. While the USS De Haven’s home port was Yokosuka, Japan, she spent most of this time as a gun platform off the coast of Vietnam supporting ground operations. In 1969, he returned to the Naval Reserve, where he ultimately was promoted to captain and belonged to a wide variety of reserve units with the preponderance being the destroyer and other sea going units, with many tours in the Far East and Diego Garcia.

His personal awards included the Sea Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Service, Marksmanship-Pistol, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.

For the last 51 years, Jim has operated the Chapman Cattle Ranch in Poe Valley, first with his father Jack, and then with his son, Jason.

Along with ranching, Jim also served on the Klamath County School Board, National Beef Board, Oregon Beef Council, Klamath Cattleman’s Association, and the Klamath Irrigation District. He also prepared

the Cattle Market Report for the OSU Extension Service for 30 years. Long before his children were able to participate in 4-H, Jim was a leader for the Olene Buckaroos, and served as a leader for 22 years.

Jim LOVED running! In the early 1980s, he took up running and continued this passion until he was 76. His running accomplishments included two marathons, 19 years of running the Hood to Coast Relay with his Artful Codgers team, several years walking the Portland to Coast Relay with the Medicine Lakers, and a myriad of race distances in between.

Another of his passions was his beloved Oregon State Beavers. He held season tickets for the football team and also enjoyed taking in a baseball game when he could. In 2016, he was honored by Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences as an Agricultural Hall of Fame recipient. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandi; daughters Jill (Jim) Craven of Lake Oswego, Ore., and Anne (Marc) Sokoloski of Pendleton, Ore.; his son Jason Chapman of Klamath Falls; and his five grandchildren Aiden and Madeline Craven, and Taryn, Grace, and Reagan Sokoloski; brother Bob (Vicki Macy) Chapman of Ellensburg, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will begin at 10 a.m. July 20 in the Bedfield Cemetery. A celebration of life service will follow at the “Old Horton Barn” at DeJong’s Dairy, 21996 N. Poe Valley Road on July 20 at 11 a.m. with a reception immediately following. Memorial donations may be sent to Klamath County Leaders Association c/o Jim Chapman, 6923 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

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5J Angus............................................................................... 43 9 Peaks Ranch............................................................... 17, 42 Allison Hay & Herefords................................................... 42 American Angus Association........................................... 25 American Hereford Association....................................... 43 Bar KD Ranch..................................................................... 42 Black Gold Bull Sale........................................................... 11 Bordertown Feed & Supply............................................... 45 Buchanan Angus Ranch.................................................... 42 Byrd Cattle Company.................................................... 3, 43 Central Oregon Livestock Auction.................................. 13 Corsair Angus Ranch......................................................... 42 Datamers.............................................................................. 18 Fitzgerald Corrals............................................................... 39 Freeman Angus Ranch...................................................... 42 Hang’n A Cattle Company................................................ 42 Harrel Hereford Ranch...................................................... 43 Highview Angus Ranch..................................................... 43 Hinton Ranch Simmentals................................................ 43 Hufford’s Herefords............................................................ 43 James Wilhite Bale Wagons............................................... 43 Kessler Angus...................................................................... 42 Lautenschlager & Sons....................................................... 42 Mitchell Red Angus............................................................ 42 Multimin.............................................................................. 29 Nelson Red Angus.............................................................. 42 Noahs Angus Ranch........................................................... 42 Northwest Livestock Supply.............................................. 35 O’Doherty Cattle Company.............................................. 43 Open Ranch Pacific Cascades..............................................9 Oregon Trail Livestock Supply.......................................... 18 Price Cattle Company........................................................ 42 Quail Valley Ranch............................................................. 42 Riverbend Ranch...................................................................5 Rolfe’s Angus Acres............................................................ 42 Rollin Rock Genetic Partners........................................... 19 Roman’s Ranches Charolais............................................... 42 Scales Northwest................................................................. 48 Schuster Herefords............................................................. 43 Simplot Western Stockman’s ............................................ 43 Superior Livestock.............................................................. 33 Teixeira Cattle Co............................................................... 43 Thomas Angus Ranch........................................................ 43 Traynham Ranches............................................................. 43 TruScale............................................................................... 18 VAL Charolais Ranch......................................................... 42 VF Red Angus..................................................................... 42 Western Video Market..........................................................2 Wood V Bar X Ranch....................................................... 42 Woodburn Livestock Exchange........................................ 43 Wraith Scarlett Randolph Insurance................................ 47 46

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WESTERN VIDEO MARKET Little America Hotel • Cheyenne, Wyo. August 13-14 RIVERBEND RANCHERS FEMALE SALE Idaho Falls, Idaho • August 24 BYRD CATTLE CO. “ALL ABOUT THE GENETICS” BULL SALE Los Molinos, Calif.

September 6 BLACK GOLD BULL SALE Colusa, Calif.

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