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DECEMBER 2018 VOL. 2 • ISSUE 7 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

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

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

Jacob Bingham, North Powder..........(541) 403-1735 PAST PRESIDENT

John O’Keeffe, Adel............................(541) 947-2590 DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 4

Chris Christensen Vale (541) 473-3096 DISTRICT 2

James Collins Mitchell (541) 980-0508 DISTRICT 5

Cheryl Martin North Powder (541) 403-2504

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OCA STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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

Anne Kinsey • oca@orcattle.com

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NOTEWORTHY NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL GRASS ROOTS ADVOCATION

by Executive Director Jerome Rosa

Recently Oregon State University Extension brought a group of Chinese dignitaries to the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association’s office in Salem to learn about American agricultural associations and how they function. We emphasized to them that the OCA is a true grass roots organization that is structured from the bottom up. This was a concept that seemed to be intriguing and at the same time, a somewhat foreign idea to them.

The policy development procedure of OCA follows the traditional committee process, while input comes from OCA member affiliates and individual members.

All proposed resolutions of the association are directed to the executive vice president of membership and administration for referral to respective committees.

Each resolution approved by the committee is presented to the membership body during any quarterly meeting of OCA for review and final determination as to its disposition. While a bylaw change must be presented only during the third quarterly meeting.

Resolutions adopted by the membership shall become policy of the association and shall be reviewed every five years. At that time, they will be readopted, revised, or dropped.

The policies and work directives adopted by the membership set forth the positions of OCA on public issues and guidelines under which the OCA operates during the issuing year.

The Resolutions Committee will be responsible for seeing that the resolutions are integrated into the OCA policy book and position papers are kept up to date.

At the end of our meeting, the Chinese seemed to be amazed at the amount of work and responsibility accomplished by our small staff at OCA. Please remember OCA is whatever you, the OCA Executive Vice President Jerome Rosa shows visitors member, wants it to be based on the procedures from China around the office and explains to them the described above. The staff at OCA makes a diligent purpose of OCA. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 6

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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

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

Keith Nantz, Maupin.........................(541) 910-5179 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 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 effort to be servant leaders. With our annual convention wrapping up this time of year, it is always a great reminder that OCA is working for you and is directed by you - the member.

On another front, in early November, I spent parts of three separate days with the new dean of Agriculture Sciences and Director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment at Oregon State University, Alan Sams, Ph.D., who came to us from Texas A&M University where he served as executive associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Science since 2009. OCA was fortunate to be part of the interview process and Sams was our preferred candidate. Please join OCA in welcoming Alan Sams to Oregon.

As we end 2018, I want to personally thank each of our members for their support of this grassroots association that works day in and day out to keep Oregon cattlemen and women in business. Because of your dues dollars, we are able to not only keep staff employed in Salem on your behalf, but we are also able to more effectively advocate on your behalf.

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OSU College of Agriculture Dean Alan Sams, Ph.D. in your advocacy groups. Even if time or distance keeps you from traveling to state and national meetings, there are advocacy efforts happening in your backyard and OCA is also a part of those efforts.

Get out, get engaged and help us help you keep up the good fight in 2019 and for years to come.

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by Managing Editor Stevie Ipsen

poken like a true steward of the land he lives on, Jordan Valley’s Bob Skinner gets a little excited every time he sees a pheasant fly out of the ditch bank on his 8,000-acre home ranch.

“Did you see that rooster?” Skinner asked. “Oh! There is another one. See, we really have a lot of them here. I love them and they really thrive here.”

The grassland and sage brush terrain that the Skinner family has called home since 1863 provides ideal habitat for a variety of species from pheasant and quail to the less admired and ever-prevalent coyote and deer.

“Our family has been ranching here a long time, but all these animals have been here much longer,” Skinner grins as he points out a coyote crossing a field in the distance. “Some of the wildlife we really enjoy and others we tolerate.”

Originally homesteaded by Skinner’s great great grandfather, Silas Skinner, who originally came West as part of the California gold rush (albeit a little late), expanded his search for gold until he and several other young men with the dream of striking it rich found gold on the Jordan Creek near the area that is now Silver City, Idaho, near the Idaho/ Oregon border.

That ancestor eventually ended up just west of the tiny town of Jordan Valley on the property that is now known as Skinner Ranches and is where the Skinner family legacy of land and livestock stewardship officially began. As for Bob, who was born nearly a century later, ranching still runs in his blood, with the sixth and seventh generation of Skinner cowboys and cowgirls working on the ranch today.

“I always loved the lifestyle,” Bob said. “I never really imagined doing anything else. And, there really is no better place to raise a family.”

Bob says he is also very fortunate to have found a life partner who valued the ranching lifestyle like he did. Bob and his wife Karen – who was raised in

the town of Harper - have two sons, Silas (and his wife Tracy), Mike (and his wife Kelsey) and two daughters, Robbin (husband Mike Eiguren) and Kimberly (husband Morgan Johnsrud) all of whom continue to play a role in the ranching community, which in today’s world is a bit of an anomaly.

“In a time when we are seeing fewer and fewer kids returning to the family ranch, we couldn’t be more proud to see our children and so many of their children taking so much pride in our families way of life.”

Bob says any parent and grandparent wants to see their children do something that makes them happy and he and Karen are pleased that all of their family seems to be doing that, whether or not they end up back on the ranch.

Family ties are definitely going to be the ties that bind for the Skinners over the next couple of years as Bob represents the ranching industry in Washington, D.C., and across the nation. He says with his sons working on the ranch full time, this season in his life gives him the opportunity to work on behalf of the industry as a whole.

At the end of September, at the 50th annual meeting of the Public Lands Council in Park City, Utah, Bob became the president of the national group, which aims to protect and promote public lands ranching while fighting the myriad of issues necessary to

keep livestock producers utilizing public lands for generations to come.

At Skinner Ranch, public lands have been an integral part of the family business basically since the beginning. The Skinners utilize more than 10,000 acres of private ranchland in the Jordan Valley area to run their herd of predominantly Red Angus cattle in the fall and winter and irrigate much of that acreage to raise hay and pasture while the cattle graze their spring and summer BLM allotments.

With experience in all facets of beef cattle production, from the cow-calf and feeder sectors to the details of genetic selection and beef nutrition, it seems Bob’s expertise will be invaluable to the ranching industry as he travels the country speaking with lawmakers and agency staff about the value of ranchers to public lands.

“As PLC President, I hope to continue the legacy started 50 years ago as an advocate for livestock on public lands in the west, “Bob says. “I realize the grazing industries are facing new challenges every day and certainly as time goes on the urban/rural divide seems to be more prevalent and threatening. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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I personally just don’t think we – as grazing permit holders in the west – can survive without a strong organization to advocate and defend us at all levels of government and politics.”

Bob says PLC is that organization. The one that the ranching industry needs to continue grazing across the public lands in the Western U.S. Fortunately, Bob is no stranger to political advocacy and its value to constituents. Bob’s father, Robert H. Skinner served as an Oregon Cattlemen’s Association President and was involved in the Public Lands Council from its onset. Having went on to serve as a past OCA president himself, Bob knows his way around Salem and Washington, D.C. Plus, his more than 30 years of experience with PLC and his lifetime as a public lands permittee more than qualify him for the calling.

Though the political climate today in Washington is slightly more friendly than it was 8 years ago, Bob says there are many misconceptions that make it harder for public lands ranchers to continue doing what they have for generations. And addressing and correcting those misconceptions is vital to the future of public lands grazing – especially in the inevitable event that the political climate changes again, which is only a matter of when, not if.

Bob says the biggest misconceptions about ranching are based on the fact that urban Americans just don’t understand what livestock producers do, why they do it or the fact that without ranchers, the environment would certainly not look like what these urban citizens envision as “the perfect place.”

“Many of the wide open spaces in the western U.S. are the last places where the land is managed for the long term benefit of resources and the people who live and work on it are the farmers and ranchers with appurtenant grazing permits,” Bob explained.

He continued to say that the urban/rural split facing permittees is an issue that is not diminishing.

“The fact that the vast majority of the public doesn’t understand the basic foundations of who we are and what we do is one of the biggest issues we are facing and is at the root of many of the other problems plaguing ranchers,” Bob said. “There is no question that we face a general public who doesn’t understand and is often misled by special interest groups that hide behind environmental causes that are far too often politically and monetarily motivated.”

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positioned between permittees, the general public, the government (both state and federal) and the politics ranchers have a hard time “breathing in.”

Like any good rancher who is constantly trying to improve things at home and make it better for his family down the line, Bob says that was also what motivated him to get involved in his ranching advocacy organizations at the local, state and national level.

Despite the nights away from home, Bob says it’s the least he can do for the industry that has given so much to him.

“This way of life is second to none,” Skinner said.

“From the beauty we see to the family involvement we experience, there is so much we each have in us to give back.”

As a unified group of people intent on the same goals, Skinner says PLC continues to need the input and support of public lands permittees throughout the west in order to effectively lobby agencies, lawmakers and the public. For those interested in getting involved, supporting your state public lands council is a critical step in ensuring advocacy for federal lands ranching continues. PLC also invites all public lands grazers who are members of their state PLC group to attend their spring legislative conference in Washington, D.C., or the annual public lands meeting to learn more about the issues and share their experience with the agency staff and policy makers who work with permittees.

“Like any ranch investment – equipment, genetics, technology – that make your operation better, making the decision to engage is one that can only help your bottomline in the long run,” Bob says. “Speaking up, sharing your concerns and joining your fellow ranchers in protecting your way of life ensures that you can continue a lifestyle you love and give your family the opportunity to do the same.”

HOUSE PASSES WOLF MANAGEMENT ACT On Nov. 16, the Public Lands Council (PLC), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) praised the passage of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act. The Act requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to remove the gray wolf from federal protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Similar action was initially proposed by the FWS under the Obama Administration in 2011 and 2012. Prior to today’s vote, PLC, NCBA, and ASI, along with 37 additional livestock and agriculture organizations, sent a letter support for the bill to House leadership.

“Since 2011, the best scientific and commercial data available has supported removing gray wolves from the List of Threatened and Endangered Species,” said NCBA President Kevin Kester.

“It is encouraging to see the House of Representatives take this important step to make the Endangered Species Act work the way it was intended.”

In addition to requiring the FWS to reissue the Obama-era rules, H.R. 6784 would require further rulemaking to remove ESA protections for gray wolves across the contiguous United States.

Current and emerging science continues to find that wolf populations have been fully recovered nationwide.

“We are pleased this bipartisan effort to remedy a critical issue impacting livestock producers across the country was successful in the House of Representatives,” said ASI President Mike Corn. “We urge the Senate to take quick action on this bill and stand ready to help ensure final passage.”

PLC President Bob Skinner noted that if the ESA process was working as originally intended, species-specific legislation like H.R. 6784 would not be necessary.

“We are grateful to see a vote on this legislation, but the bill itself speaks to the need to modernize the Endangered Species Act,” said Skinner. “Activists should not be allowed to abuse technicalities in the judicial system to force a relisting – especially when sound science and hard data clearly illustrate that it is time for these wolves to come off the list.”

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LEGISLATIVE LIAISON 2018 ELECTION SUMMARY

by OCA Political Advocate Rocky Dallum

The 2018 election in Oregon swung decidedly for Democrats, particularly in suburban areas of the state.

The political tenor on the national stage seemed to reverberate in Oregon, allowing Kate Brown to retain the Governor’s office and the legislature to expand to three-fifths supermajorities in favor of Democrats in both chambers of the assembly. While most observers expected a close election in favor of Democrats, very few polls anticipated the margins in which Democrats won.

The Governor’s race was not as close as many anticipated, with Democratic incumbent Kate Brown securing the office by 5 points. While Knute Buehler ran a more effective (and more expensive) campaign than any Republican gubernatorial candidate in recent elections, he ultimately fell short by a wider margin than his predecessors, likely due to current anti-Republican sentiment and the Brown campaigns ability to cast doubt on his record as a moderate. Buehler spent a year building a case against Brown based on the state’s education system, homelessness and various missteps in health care and foster care.

Ultimately, Brown’s campaign and the public employee/Democratic coalition hit Buehler hard late by tying all Republicans to Trump, challenging his record on women’s issues and focusing on voter turnout in Multnomah County, where the race was quickly decided in her favor.

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seats in Portland’s outer suburbs and the Gorge, while Senate Democrats gained a seat in Southern Oregon.

The general theme is that Republicans in Oregon have a very difficult time earning votes in Oregon’s suburbs and major metropolitan areas (excluding Bend), which may be due to growth and a demographic shift in the past several years. As well as the palpable disdain for the Trump administration amongst middle-class, urban and suburban voters. Further, most survey research (from either side) did not reveal such a distinct advantage at the polls for Democrats, again calling into question the accuracy of most polling.

The ramifications for policymaking in Oregon during the 2019 session will include significantly easier pathways for Democrats to pass revenue raising bills, a much higher likelihood of a new carbon offset or “cap and invest” bill passing, a renewed push towards employee/labor protections such as paid family

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leave, and a continued march towards greater corporate transparency and regulation.

While OCA has developed a proactive legislative agenda to solve several challenges facing ranchers and the beef industry around the state, we will look carefully at how best to prioritize our work in a challenging political environment for natural resource-based industries. OCA has consistently built relationships with legislators from both parties, and will rely on those Democrats who have partnered with us in the past. We also will spend time educating the new legislators, both Republicans and Democrats, on our industry, our needs, and our contribution to Oregon’s economy.

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A LOOK BACK Reviewing 2018 on the local level Compiled by OCA Communications Director Robyn Smith Well here we are at the end of 2018. Personally, this year has been filled with changes for me, including my new position with OCA. In hopes of starting a new year-end tradition, I reached out to individual county presidents and asked them to submit a small recap on their county’s activities in 2018 or goals for 2019. Thank you to the counties that participated! I look forward to working with all of our OCA affiliate groups in the new year and wish you all a blessed holiday season!

HARNEY COUNTY: PRESIDENT: JEFF MAUPIN You all probably know what happened in Harney County this summer when Dwight and Steven Hammond were pardoned by President Donald J.

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Trump. You probably don’t know that behind the scenes our Harney Stockgrower’s President Travis Williams was a tireless advocate for the Hammonds.

Every morning Travis faithfully emailed and tweeted President Trump and every month he’d write a new letter to Congressmen representatives.

Early this fall, Travis was returning home after gathering cattle out of the forest and was in a terrible auto-accident. He was in a coma for about two months. He is slowly waking and recovering from his injuries. This tireless champion for the lifestyle and the people he loves needs your thoughts and prayers, and maybe a thank you for his dedication.

The Harney County Stockgrowers have set up a fund for Travis: US Bank: Kalli Warren | 541.573.1464 Checks should be written payable to: Nancy Williams (Travis’ mother) C/0 Kalli Warren US Bank 493 N Broadway Ave. Burns, OR 97720 LAKE COUNTY: PRESIDENT: BRET VICKERMAN Our county’s cattlemen and cattlewomen do all we can to give our future leaders a leg up. We give out two $1,000 dollar scholarships and give $50 to each of our fair’s Carcass of Merit winners, which Northwest Farm Credit Services sponsors. The heifers award has been going on for years and the open heifer is brought back by previous year winner and the breed heifer has been donated by 9 Peaks Ranch and Bear Creek Ranch. Our goal is supporting our FUTURE Lake

County Stockgrowers!! We also actively support the Lakeview and North Lake FFA and High Desert Cattle 4-H club. We have included some pictures here so you can see for yourself the fine young people we are bringing up in Lake County.

Lake County Open Heifer winner, Breanna Shullanberger.

Photo 5: Umatilla County Regional show winner

Lake County Carcass of Merit winner Becca Warner.

LANE COUNTY: PRESIDENT: RON WEISS Our county hosts a banquet in January each year and we generally have more than150 members attend. The auction at our banquet generates revenue to provide scholarships to students of ag.

Some of our awards include Youth Producer of the Year and Producer of the Year.

We also had our annual picnic for ranches and families in September and in the spring, we took part in a Northwest ranch tour. Next year, we are hoping to incorporate livestock workshops for our members and encourage new members to join.

MALHEUR COUNTY: SUBMITTED BY BONNIE CHRISTENSEN During our fair we hold a Commercial Beef Steer show, where students who have a show animal born and raised in Malheur County can participate.

There were 77 Malheur County raised beef steers shown in the Commercial Class this year. The top commercial steers were shown by Katelyn Stoddart of Jordan Valley and McKenzie Schulties of Nyssa.

We are very proud of one of our sponsors Treasure Valley Veterinary Clinic who purchased 17 steers during the sale, 14 of which were Malheur County grown!

The annual Heifer show was held and first-year students must show their heifer & second-year students must show the heifer and her progeny.

We are so thankful to all the Malheur producers that donate heifers to allow young people an opportunity to begin their own herd. Board members Karen King & Karen Yoder put in hours and hours to make our annual Heifer show a success.

We are still doing the Rancher’s Feeding Kids program for all Malheur County schools. The one problem we are having is finding a USDA processor- the only one we have is in Nampa, Idaho, and it is usually backed up for months.We are working hard to increase our membership.

Thanks to the Oregon Beef Council who gave a generous donation toward membership recruiting, we also produced a membership pamphlet which will be handed out. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

Lake County Carcass of Merit winner Kaiden Warda.

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 MORROW COUNTY: PRESIDENT: ERIN HEIDEMAN Our small county livestock growers association is going through some changes and have brought on some new board members. Each year our organization runs the 4-H/FFA stock show and we helped raise $240,000 for our local kids. Our annual meeting will be held in December with SWCD. UMATILLA COUNTY: PRESIDENT: TODD HAMBY Umatilla County Cattlemen presented scholarships this year and partnered with OSU Extension and UCCA to host a Steer Futurity where 48 head fed out at Beef Northwest. All feedlot and carcass data goes back to producers to assist ranch management.

Prize money is awarded to overall and top feedlot and carcass animals. A small percentage of the sale of each calf is donated to UCCA, or split with the owner’s county association, to further education in the industry.

Umatilla also hosted the High

Desert Jack Pot Show in Hermiston. It is a regional beef show to help kids hone their showmanship skills before fair. Picture below is of overall champion.

WALLOWA COUNTY: PRESIDENT: CYNTHIA WARNOCK The Wallowa County Stockgrowers gave away $6400 to 7 FFA/4H kids in grades 8th thru 10th to purchase a heifer. One kid received $1600 to purchase a bred heifer and the other $800 to purchase a heifer calf. The local Haygrowers Association gave winners purchased hay for the animals for the winter months. This is how we are helping our young learn first-hand about raising livestock.

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ACTIVISTS ALLOWED TO EXPAND ATTACKS ON BEEF CHECKOFF

The announcement that R-CALF will be allowed to expand its activist-funded crusade against state beef councils is a disappointment to countless beef producers and NCBA members across America.

The phony allegations being perpetuated by R-CALF and its activist legal partners are without merit and only serve to divide beef producers and distract beef councils from the important work of building demand for our products.

“The simple fact is that regular audits of the beef checkoff and NCBA have found both to be compliant with the laws governing the checkoff. Two audits conducted by USDA’s Office of the Inspector General have also come back clean. R-CALF’s accusations to the contrary are false,” said Kendal Frazier, NCBA Chief Executive Officer. R-CALF has become nothing more than a front group for activists seeking to divide the industry, lessen beef demand and drive producers out of business.”

Accusations that dollars invested in the Federation of State Beef Councils are being misused are equally false. NCBA has a longstanding commitment to the beef checkoff and the state beef councils, whose collections and demand-building work pre-date the federal checkoff. NCBA is firm in its commitment to defend both the checkoff and state beef councils against outside attacks. The volunteer cattlemen and cattlewomen who serve on state beef council boards are committed to improving the beef business and demand for our products and they do not deserve the attacks being leveled by these activist groups.

It has been repeatedly demonstrated that these attacks by R-CALF are being aided by allies at the Humane Society of the United States, Food and Water Watch, Public Justice and other activist organizations that stand against cattlemen and women. These groups know that beef demand is increasing in the United States and abroad, in part due to work funded by the checkoff. These achievements make the beef checkoff and other agriculture industry self-help mechanisms a target for organizations and individuals driving a vegetarian agenda.

“It’s unfortunate that R-CALF has chosen to become a puppet in the war being waged by animal rights activists and the vegetarians seeking to drive beef producers out of business. Let’s be clear, though, the groups aligning with R-CALF are choosing a future with shrinking beef demand, less opportunity and more government involvement,” said Frazier.

“That’s not the future NCBA members choose, so we will defend the beef checkoff and cattle producers against these attacks.”

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2018 Oregon Beef Council Annual Report Building beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective state and national checkoff partnership.

To the Ranchers and Farmers of Oregon and all interested in the Oregon Beef Council, First of all, I want to thank the Oregon Beef Council (OBC) for allowing me to act as your chairman during the fiscal year that just ended June 2018. The OBC is proud to have the chance to publish this annual report in the Oregon Cattleman magazine in conjunction with the Beef Checkoff.

One area that the OBC board got more involved with this year is work to expand our exports to the international marketplace. Promoting exports of our beef is a strategic goal of the Beef Industry Long Range Plan. Here in Oregon we also count export development as a strategic goal. We were on the ground floor with the finalization of the opening of the China market, which is something that will really help over the medium to long term. We also worked with the U.S. Meat Export Federation on a Japan marketing plan exclusively for the Pacific Northwest. The growth of beef exports continues to be a significant factor in increasing profits back at the ranch.

We have a meeting on campus each fall at Oregon State University; this is one of our most important events of the year. I have worked hard on behalf of our producers to include more of them in this process and I believe we have made great strides in getting input from you all. If you ever want to attend these research meetings, please let us know.

Our growing relationship with the Oregon Cattlewomen’s Association (OCWA) is great and they are so professional in the work they do with the OBC. They are working with us on Team BEEF running events, showcasing beef in a healthy diet for athletes. They are also helping with Farm to School projects and developing an exhibit for the SAGE Center in Boardman. I expect we will continue to do tremendous things with them in the years to come. The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is an extremely strong asset to the OBC and we thank them for handling things such as relationships with the Legislature in Salem.

There are of course many other things I could talk with you about. But let me just say that I feel that our organization is running extremely well. We try very hard to do our best and I want to extend my personal thanks to all Oregon producers for your support.

Sincerely, Jason Chamberlain Oregon Beef Council Chairman

Oregon Promotion Highlights Retail Partnerships Everybody loves the grill in summer. So, marketing focus on barbeque is a primary strategy for many beef promotion experts.

The OBC is right in the middle of this and uses strategic partners to take advantage of the market position beef enjoys during the summer. For example, Entercom, Inc. puts together a series of radio ads, combined with email blasts, with grocery retail chains that significantly promote beef sales in Oregon. This year the regional Thriftway grocery chain ran beef ads in conjunction with Entercom radio stations, including six of the biggest stations in the Portland metropolitan area.

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to fire up the grill. By positioning beef promotional assets around this natural marketing opportunity, we can help increase the demand for beef. For our fiscal year, we double down during the tailgating season that runs through the autumn. This combination of retail promotions throughout the summer grilling and fall tailgating seasons is a sweet spot for promotional performance.

Retail partners also look to us for promotions during the holiday season. Point-of-sale information is provided to stores in conjunction with the holiday roast campaign that runs nationwide. This program encourages retail consumers to start a tradition of using beef during the holidays and includes an impressive distribution effort. Please contact the OBC if you would like a copy of the brochure.

Advertising The radio ads that many state beef councils use are produced by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The OBC runs these ads, and one focus area is sports marketing. Top among these is our partnership with Beaver Sports Properties as we run radio ads during the Oregon State University football and basketball seasons. Activation strategies to add value are utilized, such as the popular Oregon Beef Council “Tailgater of the Game” which takes place at every Oregon State University home football game. Fans love winning the “Tailgater of the Game” and getting a basket of grilling and sports items, as well as being featured on the big screen during the game. The radio spots that go with the games promote beef, and live reads on the radio tell about all of the OBC sponsorships to promote beef. Another big plus from running Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner (BIWFD) ads in conjunction with these sports marketing opportunities is the fact that ranchers and farmers in all parts of the state may hear them during the games, and thereby become more familiar with OBC advertising programs.

Foodservice The OBC public member is Philippe Boulot, Executive Chef at the Multnomah Athletic Club (The MAC Club) where he oversees five restaurants. He was born in France, has won many awards and is very well known in the Portland culinary scene. He chairs the OBC Culinary Committee. With Chef Boulot leading our culinary efforts, we have made significant progress in raising the awareness of beef in the Oregon restaurant world. This is important, and through Chef Philippe and other top area chefs who are friends of his, we are involved in programs that are of the highest quality, but also inexpensive.

Our top culinary event is the Oregon Beef Council Chef of the Year Dinner held in April. We selected Executive Chef Jason StollerSmith, of Timberline Lodge, as the Chef of the Year in 2018. Chef Boulot held a dinner for ranchers and guests at The MAC Club and presented this prestigious award.

Oregon Consumer and Industry Information Highlight Youth Education Reaching the youth in our area is a strategic goal of the OBC. The OBC funds projects with the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation. The Foundation works with a targeted age group of elementary and middle school students to promote beef in conjunction with school programs related to agriculture.

Another great program is through Oregon Ag-Link. Their “Adopt-aFarmer” program brings urban classrooms together with Oregon farmers and ranchers. This program includes producers visiting schools that “adopt” them in the fall. This is followed by field trips to farms and ranches for the students through the rest of the school year.

Oregon Administration Highlights The State of Oregon annually oversees an audit review of the OBC. It is conducted to ensure producers that their money was spent in compliance with the laws governing the state. In addition, a marketing plan and this annual report were submitted to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to assure that all efforts complied with the objectives, strategies and tactics of national programs.

Research Projects Special Oregon assessments allow the OBC to fund research projects to benefit the industry. The OBC has a proud history of funding research through a partnership with Oregon State

University. The following projects were funded in FY 2017- 2018.

For more information visit: http://beefcattle.ans.oregonstate.edu.

Animal Science Research and Rangeland Research Projects and Funding – FY 2017-2018 RESEARCH COMMITTEE – OREGON BEEF COUNCIL PROJECTS Identification of cyanobacterium responsible for mass cattle deaths in Lake County, June 2017

Theo Dreher

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Increasing Milk Production in Bovine Mammary Cells

Massimo Bionaz

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Feeding Essential Fatty Acids to Late-Gestating Cows to Optimize Performance & Health Responses of the Offspring

Reinaldo Cooke

$13,500

Impacts of Estrus Expression & Intensity during an Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination Protocol on Parameters Associated with Fertility and Pregnancy establishment in Beef Cows.

Reinaldo Cooke

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Use of Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Subclinical Endometritis in Beef Heifers

Michele Kutzler

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Development of Enhanced Cattle Transfer Medium to Improve Pregnancy rates in Embryo Transfer Recipients

Alfred Menino

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Developing Conservation Measures to Restore & Rehabilitate Rangeland on Degraded Sage-Grouse Habitat

Sergio Arispe

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Evaluation of Stubble Height Relationship to Riparian Health and Function

Bryan Endress

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How Much Water Do Mature & Juvenile Juniper Trees Need?

Ricardo Mata-Gonzalez

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Preventing Juniper Reestablishment into Sagebrush Communities: Improving the Watershed Function

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OBC 2017-2018 Board Members The board is comprised of 8 appointed volunteers, representing various segments of the industry.

Chairman, Jason Chamberlain, Vale, dairy representative Vice Chairman, Doug Maag, Vale, feeder representative Secretary-Treasurer, John Flynn, Lakeview, cow/calf producer Rod Anderson, Pendleton, handler representative Linda Bentz, Juntura, cow/calf producer Phillipe Boulot, Portland, public member Curtis Martin, North Powder, cow/calf producer John Seymour, Cloverdale, dairy representative

Oregon Beef Council Staff William N. Wise, Chief Executive Officer – will@orbeef.org Julie Hoffman, Associate Director – julie@orbeef.org

Oregon Beef Council Financial Statement July 2017 - June 2018 Expenditures Promotions Consumer Information Industry Information Producer Communications & Positive Image Collection Compliance Administration Expenditures OR 50-cent Assessment Rangland and Production Research Promote Positive Image Study Legislation Administration and Other Programs

190,018 39,771 13,257 22,095 26,514 145,709 437,364 176,366 85,576 88,035 90,811 440,788

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Dear Fellow Producers: Surveys show beef consumers are interested in knowing more about the beef they eat. They still want it to be tasty, tender, convenient and provide value, of course. But today they also want to know that the animal was raised with care and in an environment that is wholesome and environmentally sound.

That desire led the Beef Checkoff Program to include a “Rethink the Ranch” element to its Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. relaunch. The component gives consumers – the majority of whom have very little connection to agriculture, let alone the beef they buy – a chance to see how beef producers are combining good husbandry and production practices with new technology to assure the best possible results in terms of care and products.

The promotion’s added direction compliments the broader messages within the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand and campaign. Those messages highlight the most critical aspects of what consumers expect from the beef they buy, taste being the most important. Recipes, nutrition and cut information and more is available on the industry’s upgraded website and is being broadly promoted digitally.

Let’s face it: Beef will always be among the preferred meats because it tastes so good.

The relaunched national campaign features opportunities for state beef councils to join in outreach and messaging to consumers and marketers at the state level. This creates a state/national team with which our industry is having a real impact on demand for our products.

You can read all about it in this report. Thanks for your support and engagement in continuing to make beef what’s for dinner.

Yours truly,

Dawn Caldwell Edgar, Nebraska Chairman, Federation of State Beef Councils

Rethinking the Ranch In October 2017 the Beef Checkoff Program relaunched its iconic Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. campaign, with exceptional results. The campaign sought to drive more consumers to the checkoff’s BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com website, where information on all things beef could be obtained.

Created 25 years ago, Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. was introduced with promotion that included television and print advertising that captured the imagination and taste buds of consumers. Times change, however, and while the concept is still strong, the ways consumers get their information is different than it was in the early 1990s. Social and digital media have become the key ways information is delivered to consumers today.

Through the refocused and strengthened campaign, visitors to the website over the past year have totaled more than 8 million – compared to about 3 million the year before. The primary purpose for visiting for many consumers are the recipes, cut information and nutrition advise found on the site. Increasingly, however, consumers want to know even more about how the beef they eat is raised. A new feature of the campaign called Rethink the Ranch is giving consumers an up-close-and-personal look at the people who make beef possible. The campaign features real ranchers and farmers and their real stories about how they produce beef.

Last summer a camera crew traveled 3,800 miles across the United States, visiting six different cattle operations in four states. They captured more than 100 hours of video, as well as

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images and stories about the people who raise beef animals. The images and video they developed have become a big part of the checkoff’s new consumer outreach.

Nationally, the videos have generated more than 765,000 video views, and reached more than 3.5 million consumers. State beef councils have downloaded Rethink the Ranch content for use on their own social media properties and other consumer and thought leader outreach.

It’s the first time BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com has promoted both the product and the people who produce it, a story focused on promoting beef’s greatest strengths: unbeatable taste, variety and ease of cooking, nutritional attributes that can’t be matched and the people that make it all possible, caring for the animals and environment with appreciation and respect.

State beef councils are also extending the campaign, exciting their states’ consumers about beef’s many benefits. Of special interest has been the campaign’s Rethink the Ranch anthem video and related video spots showcasing real farmers and ranchers from around the country.

It’s important consumers understand how committed producers are to serving as faithful stewards of the valuable natural resources that have been entrusted to them. That’s part of the Rethink the Ranch message. It’s why the website provides consumer-friendly, easy-tounderstand information on how beef producers are being effective stewards of the land and resources, from drones to help observe and manage cattle to solar technology to generate power and help operate water systems, cattle producers are using technology responsibly.

Good and Getting Better

by sharing their personal stories on the site. The collaboration between programs is an example of how the beef checkoff-funded Beef Advocacy Training and Engagement program works to help members of the beef community leverage their advocacy and spokesperson skills, benefiting many checkoff programs.

Expanding International Beef Demand Thanks in part to beef checkoff-funded efforts to promote to and educate our international customers, global beef demand was up in 2018, with markets outside of the United States buying a larger share of U.S. beef production at higher prices. According to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, through June, U.S. beef and beef variety meat exports set a record pace in both volume (662,875 metric tons) and value ($4.03 billion). In previous years, export value had never topped the $4 billion mark before August.

Of course, cattle producers have always prided themselves in their dedication to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. Recent research shows they are getting better in all four of these areas.

The same data suggests the U.S. has exported 13.5 percent of its total 2018 beef production, up from 12.8 percent last year. Export value per fed steer or heifer slaughtered averaged $317 – up 18 percent from a year ago.

The checkoff-funded Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review gathered data from an independent 2017 telephone survey of beef producers to deliver a comprehensive profile of the U.S. beef community today. The research showed improvements in all four areas, compared to a 2010 checkoff-funded benchmark survey.

Noteworthy export markets in 2018’s first half included Japan ($1.02 billion – up 12 percent from last year’s pace), South Korea ($802.1 million, up 52 percent), China/Hong Kong ($510.8 million, up 43 percent) and Taiwan ($249.7 million, up 39 percent). Also showing strong demand for U.S. beef were Mexico ($506.7 million, up 10 percent), Central America ($38.8 million, up 26 percent) and South America ($63.9 million, up 20 percent).

It found that the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers, that 97 percent of cattle farmers and ranchers believe producing safe beef is crucial to the future of the industry, and that 95 percent of producers believe conservation of land is extremely important to them.

Results of the research were shared with key national media.

More Foundation from Research Checkoff-funded research providing answers to complex questions about beef production is helping create clarity to issues such as beef sustainability. The checkoff-funded sustainability research program has developed a series of 19 fact sheets that explain many benefits of U.S. beef production, such as how the global impact of beef production could likely be dramatically reduced if other countries could achieve the same productivity as U.S. beef – the most efficient beef production system in the world. To see these fact sheets, go to www.beefresearch.org.

BQA Certifications Add to Evidence Further strengthening the case that cattle producers recognize their societal role is the fact that online certifications in the beef checkofffunded Beef Quality Assurance program have surpassed 20,000.

First available in early 2017, online BQA certifications join those conducted at in-person training events offered by state beef councils, cattlemen’s affiliates, extension programs and other local efforts.

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Fiscal Year 2017 Expenditures Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,871,078 Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,102,863 Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,913,258 Industry Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,180,808 Foreign Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,140,797 Producer Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,498,613 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $202,832 Program Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292,090 USDA Oversight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $465,853 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,796,725 TOTAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,464,917 Audited Numbers

Both in-person and online certifications show how common-sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions, helping beef producers capture additional value from their market cattle and reflecting a positive public image for the beef industry.

An independent survey of beef producers has found 74 percent continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program. That’s 5 percent higher than it was a year earlier.

The survey found that the more producers know about the program, the more supportive they are.

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Seventy eight percent said the checkoff has value, even when the economy is weak, and 71 percent say the checkoff represents their interests. The survey was conducted from December 2017 to mid-January, 2018.

The Raising Beef section of the new Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. website has featured several graduates of the checkoff-funded Masters of Beef Advocacy program. MBA graduates – who now number nearly 11,500 – are helping people rethink the ranch

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KEEPING AHEAD OF CRYPTO The Cryptosporidium parasite and its effect on calves and Humans

by Scott Duggan, Extension Livestock Field Faculty, Central Oregon Region, Oregon State University

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Mother Nature throws many obstacles in the path of ranchers on a daily basis and keeping cows and calves healthy is one of the biggest challenges. This challenge intensifies when the concern for contracting diseases from livestock poses a threat. Cryptosporidium parvum is a zoonotic disease, meaning transmission from sick calves to humans is possible, is one such disease that creates a concern for people in contact with cattle.

Cryptosporidium parvum, commonly referred to as Crypto, is a group of single-celled intestinal parasites in animals and humans that causes the disease Cryptosporidiosis. Historically, reported cases of the disease originate from fecal contaminated drinking water or food. The risk to livestock handlers is that the disease is contracted from ingesting infectious Cryptosporidium parva oocytes, or immature eggs, from direct contact with fecal material from animals actively shedding these eggs.

The incidence of bovine Crypto diarrhea is higher on dairy farms where confinement and the moist environment is conducive to the spread of these protozoa. However, it is also being identified more often in beef herds in the west. In fact, according to veterinarian Scott Davis, DVM, who works throughout Central Oregon, Crypto in calves is fairly common.

The most common clinical sign of this condition is diarrhea in calves and other mammals. People not only experience explosive diarrhea, but also suffer from abdominal cramps, dehydration, headaches, vomiting, fever, malaise and muscle cramps. If medical attention is not administered, death can occur in severe cases. Children, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems and the elderly are the most vulnerable and typically have the most severe reaction to this parasite.

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specific treatment for cryptosporidiosis, and recovery usually depends on the health of your immune system and medical assistance.

Historically, North American outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis in humans have primarily been associated with stool contamination of water supplies.

However, this only accounts for 10% of cases reported in the USA. The source of infection in the rest of these cases is usually unknown, but transmission from animals, particularly Cryptosporidium parvum from calves is suspected. Calves are most commonly infected with the zoonotic species of Cryptosporidium parvum. Although, calves after weaning tend to be more commonly infected with other species of Cryptosporidium that are not zoonotic.

This zoonotic risk poses challenges to humans working with or around 1 to 4 week old calves. If infected, these animals could potentially transmit Cryptosporidium parvum to people and make them extremely ill. Crypto can be passed by putting anything in one’s mouth that has been in contact with the feces of an infected person or animal.

Those sickened with Crypto often do not suspect contamination from the feces of sick calves and therefore do not know to tell medical personnel of their handling and contact with young calves. This can put off testing for the disease and delay accurate diagnosis. Ranchers, dairymen, veterinarian students and others working around young calves need to be aware of and take precautions against infection.

Cryptosporidium parvum was first described in 1907. Since then, over 30 species of Cryptosporidium have been discovered that infect a wide range of host species. There are four species that commonly infect cattle. They are C. parvum, C. bovis, and C. andersoni, and a Cryptosporidium deer-like genotype. Of the four, only Cryptosporidium parvum is a zoonotic

disease. In the early 1970s it was first reported in cattle.

At that time, the observed clinical disease could not be solely attributed to Cryptosporidium because there was evidence of co-infection with other viral and bacterial pathogens. In 1983, diarrhea in experimentally infected calves reported Cryptosporidium species as the single infective agent. It is now recognized as endemic in cattle worldwide and is one of the most important causes of neonatal enteritis in calves globally.

Nationally, infections began to rise in the early millennium, but the incidence of disease has stabilized since 2009. Oregon’s incidence of Cryptosporidium remains twice the national rate (2.6 per 100,000 persons). Cases occur year-round with peaks in August that coincide with increases in exposure to recreational water. Late winter and spring calving season poses a threat to Oregon cattlemen and women as young calves are handled in order to vaccinate, tag and brand.

Contact with infected calves during these activities has been blamed for the transmission of Cryptosporidium to ranchers. As it is a communicable disease, cases must be reported to the Public Health Division.

Though neonatal calves less than six weeks of age are most commonly infected with the zoonotic species of Cryptosporidium parvum, adult cows can also be infected. However, adult cows may not show any signs of infection depending on the strength of their immune system.

Calves infected with Cryptosporidium parvum can become weak and lethargic and have diarrhea that can be mild or severe in intensity. Feces can contain mucus, blood, or undigested milk. Feces are yellow or pale, and watery. In some cases, the persistent diarrhea may result in marked weight loss and emaciation. In most cases, the diarrhea is self-limiting after several days. Cryptosporidium is most infectious when the parasite is passed in feces and then ingested. Infected calves can have Crypto in their feces for weeks after they are no longer sick. When the immature eggs are ingested, fertilized spores are released and invade the cells of the intestines. Infection of cells leads to cell destruction and results in atrophy and fusion of intestinal villi, the finger-like projections extending from the intestinal lumen that are primarily responsible for nutrient absorption. This kind of an event can negatively influence the calf ’s ability to grow and develop even when it survives the illness.

This zoonotic risk poses

challenges to people working with or around infected young calves. The risk of infection is substantial as eggs are passed in the manure of infected calves in very large numbers (up to 10 million per gram of manure).

During an average infection, a calf may excrete the Crypto eggs for six to nine days, scour for three days, and shed approximately 40 billion eggs. Due to the potential of large amounts of eggs in a gram of manure, simple actions like wiping your mouth with the back of your hand, touching your mouth, or even handling clothes and equipment contaminated with manure and then touching your mouth can spread the parasite.

“It’s not unusual for calves to be sickened with a disease and then develop Crypto as a secondary disease since immunosuppressed and stressed animals are more susceptible to Crypto. In addition, Cryptosporidium parvum can further degrade the calf ’s immunity making the animal at greater risk for co-infection with other diseases,” says Dr. Davis.

Dr. Davis recommends checking for Crypto in the feces of sick calves in order to approach treatment in an effective and timely manner. The best way to diagnose Cryptosporidium parvum is to work with your veterinarian and submit a fecal sample to the Oregon State Diagnostic lab. The lab can run a real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that will determine if Crypto is present.

There is no effective or approved treatment for Cryptosporidiosis in cattle. However, many cases will recover on their own. Sick calves should be housed in a clean, warm, and dry environment and receive intensive support. They need fluids to counteract and prevent further dehydration as well as electrolytes ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 to replace fluids lost due to diarrhea. They also need nutritional support to give them energy to fight disease and repair their bodies. Keeping sick calves hydrated and adequately nourished is critical to a short disease course. Moving unaffected cows and calves to a clean area and away from infected calves will help prevent the spread of disease to other calves.

Ranchers should exercise caution when bringing in dairy calves to graft onto beef cows, as dairy calves can be a source of infection.

Unfortunately, there is not a vaccine commercially available to prevent the disease in cattle and no licensed treatments for sick calves. Therefore, good biosecurity and sanitation practices are essential as a control method that can help limit the duration and spread of the disease. Keeping corrals and livestock pens clean of manure is essential. Crypto eggs have a tough outer shell and are very resistant to disinfectants, even chlorine bleach, and can survive outside the body and in the environment for very long periods of time. Generous applications of a 3% hydrogen peroxide do work as well as exposure to high temperatures in excess of 1600 F, which is hotter than most domestic tap water, and cold temperatures below -40 F. The Crypto eggs can also be desiccated and killed by completely drying clothes in a hot dryer after washing them.

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working in the barn or corral. Remove all of it before entering the main part of the house. “It is a good idea to use separate boots, clothing, and equipment for dealing with sick calves,� says Dr. Davis. Wash hands with soap and running water for 20 seconds before eating or drinking after working with animals on the farm. Avoid touching your mouth when working with animals. Avoid eating or drinking in the barn. Keep pets out of the barn to keep them from becoming infected and tracking manure into the house. Provide play areas for children that are located away from calf housing or other areas of the farm that may be contaminated with manure. It is generally recommended that immunosuppressed people avoid contact with diarrhetic calves since they are at higher risk for zoonotic transfer.

This scour-related disease, Cryptosporidiosis, can impose a loss of potential income to cattlemen. In extreme cases, death can occur from this disease.

The biggest expenses to the producer come from treatment costs, slow weight gain, and susceptibility to other diseases. Additionally, the threat of a zoonotic disease is significant enough to prompt people working with cattle and sick calves to take sufficient care with hygiene when handling calves in order to avoid catching, suffering and spreading the disease.

CONTINUED MOMENTUM FOR THE AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION IN FISCAL YEAR 2018 The American Hereford Association (AHA) logged another strong year of growth in fiscal year (FY) 2018.

Registrations amounted to 81,174, transfers totaled 46,669 and cow inventories reached 121,407.

Membership numbers also increased to a total of 7,748 members, with 4,270 adult members and 3,478 junior members. Certified Hereford Beef sold 58.8 million lb. of product.

“Team Hereford has positioned the breed well and we will continue to focus on all aspects of the industry to see our demand grow,” says AHA Executive Vice President Jack Ward. “Working together, the gears behind the AHA have powered the Association through another great year.”

Below are a few highlights of FY 2018.

Breed Improvement The AHA released a new, robust genetic evaluation to capitalize on the Association’s 70,000 genotypes and the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR) program. The new evaluation uses Biometric Open Language Tools (BOLT) software to directly incorporate genomic markers into calculations through a singlestep analysis.

Coupled with the use of graphic processing units (GPUs), BOLT software allows for an automated genetic evaluation that is generated weekly. Other initiatives to improve the genetic evaluation included eliminating performance data captured before 2001 and moving from an “approximation” method of accuracy calculation to a “sampling” method. Additionally, a new price structure was implemented to save members 31% in DNA testing costs.

FY 2018 also debuted several new programs to improve genetic evaluations. More than 3,500 females were genotyped through the new Cow Herd Project — an initiative taken to obtain more female genotypes.

The Platinum Whole Herd TPR program was developed to encourage more complete calf crop reporting and the program’s first award winners will be recognized in spring 2020. The Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF) and Dry Matter Intake (DMI) expected progeny differences (EPDs) were also incorporated into the genetic evaluation.

Finally, the 19th year of the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) tested more than 375 bulls for economically relevant traits of interest and added two new test herds — Mershon Cattle, Buckner, Mo., and Barnitz Cattle, Rolla, Mo. Commercial Programs The AHA introduced the Maternal Advantage Program and the Premium Red Baldy Program in

FY 2018. The Maternal Advantage Program takes advantage of hybrid vigor to capitalize on breeding Hereford bulls with British- or Brahman-based females. Developed in conjunction with the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), the Premium Red Baldy Program also capitalizes on the hybrid vigor achieved through combining the strong maternal and carcass traits of both the Hereford and Red Angus breeds. Hereford bulls were also accepted in the Integrity Beef Alliance program.

Marketing and Communications The AHA’s national ad campaign, “The Bald Faced Truth About Hereford Genetics,” was delivered more than 3.9 million times across digital platforms via Beef Magazine, CattleUSA, Drovers and DVAuction.

Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) created 22 ride-along catalogs and promotional inserts and 1,066 pages of ads to help members market their operations. AHA field staff reported 196 production sales with 7,060 bulls sold in total at an average of $4,930 per head. Females averaged $4,511.

Hereford World was honored with the James Flanagan Award for Most Improved Publication in the 2018 Livestock Publications Council Contest. AHA’s website Hereford.org was awarded first place in the association website category.

Certified Hereford Beef The Certified Hereford Beef Board and the AHA Board of Directors voted unanimously to upgrade the minimum marbling score on Certified Hereford Beef branded products to a USDA Choice quality grade. The modification will go into effect Jan. 1, 2019.

Youth Programs The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) awarded more than $173,000 scholarships in FY 2018 to members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). The Cottonwood Springs Farm Educational Endowment was established, a $250,000 endowment gifted by Tim and Nancy Keilty of Cedar, Mich. The Lot 1 Foundation Female raised $80,000 for HYFA in the 2018 Mile High Night Sale, and has generated $770,000 over its 10-year lifetime. HYFA also partnered with BioZyme Inc. for a second year to “Feed the Future,” raising more than $14,000.

The VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo boasted 1,494 entries and awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships. Sierra Ranches, Modesto, Calif., and Pedretti Ranches, El Nido, Calif., hosted 76 NJHA members during this year’s Faces of Leadership conference.

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PRODUCT PROMOTION ‘TIS THE SEASON

by Oregon CattleWomen President Wendy Bingham As I review the past two years, the time has been enjoyable and quick! Since I joined the Oregon CattleWomen Association in 2011 there have been a lot of advanced movements. It has been fun to be a part of a growing organization in the beef community.

I have always had a passion for the beef industry.

Throughout my tenure as secretary, president-elect, and president of the OCW my passion has grown even more! I don’t think in 2011 I would have had the foresight to know I would have so many valuable opportunities over the next seven years. I have met and made friendships with many people throughout Oregon and across the nation.

Oregon CattleWomen is a group of women with tremendous talent! Members strive to do their part in contributing to the organization with the time, talents

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and abilities that they have. This makes being an OCW officer a pleasure! Throughout my presidency there has always been someone I could call to become more educated in areas to make decisions or present plans to help our organization. To each of you, I say THANK YOU for making this task enjoyable! I hope that the accomplishment of the OCW over the past two years will be a continual asset to its members and those we strive to serve through beef promotion, education and legislation. Some things stand out to me that have occurred during my presidency.

BEEF PROMOTION Team Beef is off and “RUNNING”! Literally!

We now have fifteen members of team beef running

across Oregon. It is fun to attend a race and hear the announcer say, “Here comes another member of Team Beef. Go Team Beef! Beef, it’s what’s for dinner!” I was also passing a gal at the end of one of my races who said, “You are making me so hungry for a hamburger!” That is pretty good when they are already craving a burger at 10 am!

BEEF EDUCATION Junior CattleWomen – Over the past two years we have had a committee devoted to increasing our Junior CattleWomen members and providing them with a packet so they know that their contributions are important. There have been Junior CattleWomen present at our meetings and participate in their own counties. They have had two cowkids toy drives. These young people are going to be awesome leaders!

Over the past year we have been able to certify over forty people in the Masters of Beef Advocacy Program (MBA) in Oregon. This has been a great opportunity to see what kind of questions and situations people are facing related to the beef industry. To kick it up a notch we also had director, Ryan Goodman, of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development from NCBA come to the Annual Convention in Bend to teach portions of the Top of the Class program which is the next step after receiving your MBA!

BEEF LEGISLATION I am thoroughly excited for our upcoming event in March! Sarah Liljefelt has put together a day for us to feed a free BEEF lunch to the legislators while they are in session at the capitol!

You probably want to be there too! What a great way to make a positive impact as we serve them, BEEF, a product that provides 10 essential nutrients to keep their strength up while working on policies for Oregon! Make sure you join us.

These are just a few of the things that get me excited and ready to keep helping out in the beef industry! I am so grateful to be able to interact with great, western cultured, brilliant minded and down to earth people! Let’s continue to produce a high quality, safe product to help feed the world! I sincerely wish each of you a very Merry Christmas!

May we each remember the true meaning of Christmas and serve our fellow men.

Bingham Family Funnies

At age two and a half, Hatlee was enjoying the Christmas spirit. She found a Santa hat and had been wearing it around. She then sat up on a bench and said to me, “Come sit on my lap.” I went and squished in on her lap (lightly). In a deep voice she said, “What would you like for Christmas?” I replied, “I would like a Happy Family.” She then said in her cutest deep voice she could muster up, “If you be a good girl, you can have a happy family.”

Range age 8 was in visiting with the dental hygienist while Dallee got her teeth cleaned. It was just after Christmas and she asked about presents and if he got a lot. I often wonder what my kids will say when this question comes up and I can truly know how they thought their Christmas was. Range replied, “We didn’t get a lot of presents but we learned the TRUE meaning of Christmas.”

Good can come from not always getting everything we want!

A few days after Christmas we had Grandpa Bingham open a gift from us. He was opening it very slowly and without much expression when Dallee Jo, an energetic little girl said, “Look excited, Grandpa!” As years pass sometimes we tend to not have as much anxious excitement over opening a gift but rather take more time to enjoy the ones giving it as we open it!

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• Opportunity to join the Young Cattlemen’s Club with guidance and education • Access to wildfire relief fund and resources • Access to scholarship opportunities • Opportunity to join committees regarding wolves, public lands, water, resources, animal health and many more!

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This HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) Plan enables you to take 100% of your family’s medical expenses as a business tax deduction instead of a personal deduction, which saves you a considerable amount of money on your federal, state and self-employment taxes.

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CARSON FUEL PROGRAM

Members receive a .02 per gallon discount on grades of fuel and diesel. Carson branches are in Portland, Albany, Prineville, Grants Pass, Hood River, North Bend, Tillamook, Newport, and Toledo. Discount is available at all Carson owned CFN and Pacific Pride Locations. Deliveries are from 100 gallons to 10,000 gallons.

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Members receive discounts on fuel in the Western part of the state. Provided services such as tank tests and precision fuel management to insure clean and dry fuel. Discount is available at all Star Oil owned CFN and Pacific Pride Locations. Deliveries are from 100 gallons to 9500 gallons.

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CATTLE THEFT REWARD

OCA offers a reward of up t0 $1,000 to assist authorities in the apprehension and conviction of cattle theft. This reward also provides a very effective deterrent to the theft and stealing of cattle.

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DEPARTURES CAROL ROBERTSON

Carol Irene Robertson, long-time Harney and Malheur County resident, passed away peacefully in the late afternoon of Tuesday October 9, 2018 in Hines, Oregon.

Carol was born to Harry and Elizabeth Pearl “Bessie” Payne on December 19, 1927 in Westfall, Oregon. She was the youngest of four children. Carol graduated from Harper School in 1945 and went on to study bookkeeping and accounting at the Kinman Business College in Spokane, Washington.

June 1, 1948 Carol married John William “Bill” Robertson in Winnemucca, Nevada. Theirs was a faithful and fruitful partnership.

Together the couple successfully operated the wellknown Robertson Ranch in Otis Valley and welcomed four healthy sons. Carol was second-to-none in her role as rancher’s wife and was a consummate business woman. She contributed to her community serving on the school board and as a proud member of the Harney County Cattlewomen, the “CowBelles”.

In 1991, after 43 years on the ranch, she and Bill left the operation in the capable hands of their eldest son, Rex, and semi-retired to Ontario. There Carol continued to keep a beautiful home and immaculate yard filled with flowers, an orchard, and large vegetable

garden.

Carol was an exceptional cook and baker. She was skilled in cake decorating and appreciated for the excellent and elegant meals she put on the table, as well as the welcoming manner in which she greeted the many guests that graced that table. She enjoyed tending to her roses, participating in Church, and travelling.

Those who loved her most will hold dear and long recall her beauty, dignity, and elegance.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Elizabeth Pearl “Bessie” Payne, siblings Dorothy P. Medlin, Clyde Payne and Grace Payne and her husband John William “Bill” Robertson. Carol is survived by her four sons Rex Robertson (Georgie) and Rod Robertson (Debbie) of Drewsey, Oregon, Ralph Robertson (Debbie) of Astoria, Oregon and Randy Robertson (Lolly) of Naknek, Alaska. Carol is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren, her dear niece Dottie Hearn (Dean) of Gaithersburg, Maryland and countless good friends.

Services were held Oct. 20, in Burns, Oregon.

Contributions in Carol Robertson’s memory may be made to the Travis Williams Fund, in care of U.S. Bank.

LaFollete’s Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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GREGORY FISCHER Gregory Hal Fischer, 59, of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, September 15. His graveside service were held September 22 at Indian Creek Cemetery in Elgin. Greg was born April 4, 1959 in San Andreas, Calif., to Leslie Wes and Janet Fischer. He was a Rancher and worked for Superior Livestock Auction for 27 years. Greg was recognized in 1999 by the Oregon Cattleman’s Association Wrangler Club and was Vice President of the club for District II from 1999-2001. He enjoyed team roping, hunting and fishing, traveling and reading.

Greg is survived by his partner Tina Taylor of Elgin; his son Caleb Fischer of Elgin; his parents Wes and Janet Fischer of Elgin; and several Aunts and Uncles. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Fischer.

JOHN WALCHLI

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John F. Walchli was born on July 26, 1934 in Stanfield, Robertson and Mary Ann Moore.

Oregon, to Ernest and Maria Pauline Federer Walchli. He Visitation was held Wednesday, October 3 and died on September 26, 2018, at his home in Hermiston, Thursday, October 4 at Burns Mortuary chapel, Oregon, at the age of 84 years.

Hermiston. A celebration of life service was held on John was raised and attended schools in Stanfield, Saturday, October 13, at the Hermiston High School Oregon, where he played football and basketball. He gymnasium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. A private family graduated from Stanfield High School in 1952 and had burial was held at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, already started his farming career raising watermelons.

Oregon.

John was united in marriage to Marjorie E. “Marge” The family requests those who wish may make Chrisman on August 10, 1953, in Lewiston, Idaho. contributions in John’s memory (in lieu of flowers) to the Through the years their farm continued to expand, Agape House or Vange John Memorial Hospice Education raising watermelons, potatoes, asparagus, wheat, alfalfa, Fund c/o Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box, 289, cattle and buffalo. They have a potato shed for fresh pack Hermiston, OR 97838. potatoes.

He was a member of the Hermiston Elks Lodge #1845, Oregon Wheat League, Oregon Cattleman’s Association, Safari Club Jake Troutt, International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Regional Manager Ducks Unlimited, Oregon-California Potato Idaho Marketing Committee, Umatilla County Farm Oregon Bureau, National Potato Promotion Board, Farms Washington Home Administration Board and Oregon Potato Hawaii Commission. He served on the board of directors for both PGG and Inland Empire Bank. John won the Oregon Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year award in 1969. In 1979 and in 1981 he received a Soil and Water Conservation award.

John loved hunting and enjoyed traveling, A reliable business partner is difficult to come by. Contact Jake Troutt to locate Angus genetics, select marketing options tailored to your needs, and to access NFR, old cars and tractors. You could always find American Angus Association® programs and services. Put the business breed to John working around the farm and was always work for you. willing to lend a hand to help others and was a great supporter of countless projects.

Contact Regional Manager Jake Troutt: He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marge Cell: 208-921-6774 jtroutt@angus.org Walchli, Hermiston; sons Phillip (Michelle) Walchli, Hermiston; and Gregg (Cheri) Walchli, Woodinville, Wash.; daughters Diane (Charlie) Fetterhoff, Hermiston, and Cherie Walchli (Hal Smith), Lynnwood, Wash.; brother Skip (Sherry) Walchli, Hermiston; sister Betty (Ron) Furrer, Stanfield.; sister-in-law Irene Walchli, Hermiston, Ore.; gradchildren Billie, Lauren, Sarah, Kyle, 3201 Frederick Ave. | St. Joseph, MO 64506 816.383.5100 | www.ANGUS.org Mick, Dru and Dylan; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. © 2018-2019 American Angus Association John was preceded in death by his parents, brother George Walchli, and sisters Margaret

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