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JUNE 2018 VOL. 2 • ISSUE 2 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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COULD THERE BE MORE MONEY ON THE TABLE?
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 1
Chris Christensen Vale (541) 473-3096
DISTRICT 4
James Collins Mitchell (541) 980-0508 DISTRICT 5
DISTRICT 2
Cheryl Martin North Powder (541) 403-2504
Joe Villagrana Paisley (541) 363-2989
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 6
Billy Hoyt Cottage Grove (541) 517-7863
Steve Puntenney Ione (503) 784-8691
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
Mary Jo Foley-Birrenkott maryjo.foleyb@orcattle.com
OREGON CATTLEMAN EDITORIAL CONTENT
Oregon Cattlemen’s Association 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
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INDUSTRY ADVOCACY
OCA PRESIDENT ON THE GO OCA IN WASHINGTON, D.C. LEGISLATIVE NEWS FROM SALEM PUBLIC LANDS AND POLICY MAKING INDUSTRY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST FAKE MEAT OCW PRESIDENT CELEBRATES SUMMER SEASON
PRODUCER INTEREST
MIDYEAR MEETING GLEANS RESULTS FOR OCA MEMBERS BEEF INDUSTRY SEES FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY KEEPING YOUR PRIVATE LAND PRIVATE YOUNG PRODUCERS SEE FIRST HAND HOW ITS DONE SENATOR BENTZ ENCOURAGES YOU TO SPEAK UP BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION MARKS A MILESTONE
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LEADERSHIP LEDGER MAXIMIZING OPPORTUNITY by President Nathan Jackson
As we continue to finish up our spring cattle work and begin wrapping our minds around getting our hay equipment ready to go, there’s been plenty of happenings within OCA as well. Our Midyear event was a success thanks to our sponsors, speakers and members that continuously make the effort to support our organization. We want to give especial thanks to our title sponsors Wilco Farm Stores and Purina Animal Nutrition for their support and partnership. To our membership, we hope each subject we discussed was of interest to your operation and highlighted the topics that are crucial to our industry at this time. We thank our leaders within OCA, many of whom facilitated committee meetings and sessions and always go the extra mile to attend and be involved with our events. Again, we are indebted to all of you for the individual ways you support our organization. Immediately following Midyear, I had the opportunity to travel to China as an Oregon Beef representative with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to discuss opportunities for trade. The Oregon beef delegates included Will Wise from the Oregon Beef Council, Stacey Davies with Country Natural Beef and myself. Experiencing the culture of
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China is an experience I will not soon forget. Most importantly, being a part of crucial discussions about future trade prospects and bridging conversation into how Oregon Beef Producers can play a part is of great value to our industry. We are looking forward to following up from this trip to determine a path moving forward. In the months ahead, OCA will continue to forge opportunities to serve our membership. On September 20, we will have both our Fall Quarterly Meeting and Cattle PAC fundraiser. The Fall Quarterly will take place in the morning in Prineville and will focus on the Board Meeting. The Cattle PAC fundraiser will occur in the evening in Powell Butte. Please note these dates and look for further details in the months ahead. In the time between, we strongly encourage you to be a part of industry conversations through your county associations and direct communication with us. OCA will continue to look for opportunities to connect with membership to hear what priorities we can pursue to help improve your bottom line.It is our utmost responsibility to serve our membership and to be your voice in all that we do. All we ask in return is your continued support and dedication to OCA.
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) 898-2053 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Mary Woodworth, Adel................. (541) 219-0245 WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Curtis Martin, North Powder......... (541) 962-9269 WILDLIFE COMMITTEE
Vacant
WOLF TASK COMMITTEE
Western Region, Veril Nelson....... (541) 643-9759 Eastern Region, George Rollins... (575) 781-0779
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
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL OCA AT THE NATION’S CAPITOL by Executive Director Jerome Rosa
Annually NCBA hosts a Legislative Conference in Washington DC, commonly and accurately described as, “It’s time to get your boots on capital hill”. We are encouraged to wear our hats and boots throughout the duration of the event. This year OCA President Nathan Jackson, National PLC Vice President Bob Skinner, OR PLC chair Matt McElligott, John O’Keeffe and myself attended. Portrayed on this month’s cover of the Oregon Cattleman is the Oregon delegation overlooking the Washington monument. As always, it is a tremendous honor to represent our state and remember what we are fighting for when we attend these annual meeting. A briefing on the following issues were provided at the onset of the conference which started on April 9 and ended on April 12. ELD’s/Hours of Service • Support Hours of Service Legislation for livestock haulers • Support livestock haulers and producers who have an animal welfare responsibility when hauling livestock across the US. Endangered Species Act Modernization • The ESA is in dire need of modernization. Support NCBA bipartisan legislation that will: • Require recover plans at the time of listing that includes population objectives. • Implement measurable benchmarks that trigger an automatic delisting once population objectives have been met. • Encourage voluntary pre-listing conservation through the states and empower state managers throughout the process. Support and Protect Trade • Beef exports account for around $300 a head for the industry. • Support open markets and a level playing field in international agreements. • Support expanding export opportunities for US Beef. 2018 Farm Bill • Support the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill before the 8
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September 30 deadline. • Support a fully funded Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank. • Support a strong Conservation Title that works for cattle producers. Following the briefing we had appointments on Capitol Hill Capital hill with several members of the Oregon Congressional delegation to discuss national and Oregon specific issues. I would like to thank Jane O’Keeffe for annually helping to schedule the appointments. This year Ethan Lane the Executive Director of PLC and NCBA Federal Lands was able to schedule a meeting
OCA Executive Director Jerome Rosa at OCA President Nathan Jackson outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., during the 2018 NCBA Legislative Conference.
with United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Originally the meeting was scheduled to be for 15 minutes and we ended up spending nearly an hour with Secretary Zinke. On the agenda for topics of discussion were the rising wolf population in Oregon and the need to federally delist wolves in the lower 48 (we also invited the Secretary to come Oregon), the reintroduction of grizzly bears in Washington State, sage grouse plan concerns and monument designations. We thanked the Secretary for recommending that President Trump reduce the size of Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National monument and three other monuments. We encouraged the Secretary to pursue legislation to limit the size and scale of future monument designations on public land through the antiquities act. The past threat of a 2.5-million-acre monument designation in the Owyhee Basin is unacceptable and OCA will continue to fight this hypocrisy. Privately I had the opportunity to discuss Dwight and Steve Hammond being held in a Southern California prison for a charge that was not intended for rangeland fire. The Secretary assured me that he would recommend to the president releasing the Hammonds from prison. Thank you to all those who attended this year’s conference and to those who helped make the event possible.
OCA Executive Director Jerome Rosa with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
NEVADA RANCHER WARNS SENATE OF GROUND WATER REGULATIONS
In late April, while testifying on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council, Nevada rancher Joe Guild warned members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works that federal regulation of groundwater under the Clean Water Act would have a detrimental impact on America’s cattle producers. “One of the most complex environmental issues facing our country in recent history has been the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempted definition of Waters of the United States, known simply as WOTUS,” Guild testified. “NCBA has worked hard, and continues working to ensure that the definition of WOTUS is not expanded to include water that Congress never intended to regulate. However, if the EPA finds authority to regulate discharges to surface water via groundwater, any progress made on this front will be lost. The regulation of groundwater has the potential to impact even more cattle operations than the damaging 2015 WOTUS definition.” Guild told Senators about how the Carson River and a tributary run through part of a ranch that he manages in western Nevada, and how he works to move his cattle away from the water to keep it clean. “I’ve implemented voluntary conservation practices on my operations, including the strategic placement of wells and underground pipelines to move water throughout the operation,” Guild said. “Such voluntary practices increase efficiency and maintain natural resource quality, both on my operation and downstream. However, the expansion of the Clean Water Act to regulate discharges into groundwater would change all of this. Not only would such an expansion directly contradict the intent of the law, but take authority from those who can best manage groundwater quality.” Wednesday’s hearing was held as an informationgathering session for Senators in response to recent federal court decisions that could undermine the way many states currently regulate groundwater. “States are uniquely qualified to manage and prevent the discharge of pollutants into groundwater,” Guild said. “Regulation under the Clean Water Act would only lead to unnecessary, duplicative permitting and enforcement, usurping current state authority.” June 2018 OREGON CATTLEMAN
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Integrally Engaged
Midyear meeting boasts first-class education and solutions to benefit your way of life by OCA Intern Linnea Estergreen As OCA’s Midyear Conference drew to a close, cattlemen returned in full force to their operations. The weekend meeting brought these ranchers up to date on the current state of industry, technology, and policy concerns. Together, ranchers labored to find solutions to policy challenges in order to “preserve this way of life.” Individually, they asked questions pertaining to their ranches in the context of the current issues. Around 100 members and guests left their businesses in capable hands in order to attend the Midyear Conference in Sunriver. It was a time for producers and industry experts to collaborate on the most pressing legislative concerns in Oregon. Examples of the multitude of topics included public lands, wild horse management, soil and water management, emissions standards, and marketing. The current OCA board discussed the organization’s direction and stance concerning these and other key issues in committee meetings throughout the conference. Other attendees, sponsors, and businesses had the opportunity to highlight their products and ask questions throughout the weekend at the trade show. On Sunday afternoon, Monique Udell, Ph.D., a researcher from Oregon State University, gave a presentation about the ways to manage wolf movements with biological controls. She spoke with producers long after the presentation was over to better explain when these deterrents did and did not work. Monday morning, wolf chairs George Rollins and Veril Nelson led a committee meeting, discussing current delisting status and direction. A panel of five guest speakers discussed wild horses—determining common ground to scientifically and relationally appeal to those that oppose removal of feral horses, but ever in mind, giving poignant appeals for the preservation of the ranching lifestyle. Wild horse populations, far beyond what the land can support, threaten to put ranchers out of business; meanwhile, environmental groups continue to push back, appealing to the “emotional and spiritual” side of working with horses. Another panel with Karen Budd-Falen, Rocky Dallum, and April Snell, discussed water in depth, both its 10
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availability and current projects and legislature, including funding to replace irrigation gates. Others discussed current marketing orders. Marketing Committee Chair, Zach Wilson presented a synopsis on the current climate of global and local markets, emphasizing the importance of maximizing profit and receiving fair market price, especially in the global market when dealing with the growing demand for beef in Asian countries. During dinner on Sunday, Ethan Lane, the executive director of the Public Lands Council, gave his humble advice on how to successfully “navigate the current federal system”. On Monday night, Scott Yager from NCBA presented recent CERCLA and ELD updates while guests applauded this recent victory for all U.S. agricultural producers. Especially noted were gubernatorial candidates Cpt. Greg Wooldridge and Sam Carpenter, who laid out their strengths and political platforms to the attendees during Monday’s lunch. Wooldridge placed emphasis on his exemplary military career and Sam Carpenter showed his passion to “use chainsaw” methods to improve Oregon’s political climate. During the gubernatorial panel, Senator Bentz and Rep. Findley gave unique perspectives into the current climate in the Senate and House of Representatives, explaining that the way to enlist change in Oregon’s government comes from citizen support during and after the election process. Oregon Cattlemen’s Association strives to back those current government officials who cast their votes to protect ranchers. Senator Bentz emphasized the impact that the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association has had on his life; saying “it is more like coming home to a family than going to a meeting with strangers”. Each day was full-to-brimming with committee meetings, speakers, reports and grassroots engagement. As OCA President Nathan Jackson emphasized to those students who attended the Young Cattlemen’s Tour the Saturday prior to convention… this, irrefutably, is the Association’s greatest strength—its members. All hardworking, genuine individuals who strive to keep ranching a viable career and lifestyle option for the next generation.
OCA’s Jerome Rosa in the Trade Show with Wilco representative.
(L to R): Rep. Cliff Bentz with GOP gubernatorial candidates Cpt. Sam Wooldridge, Lynn Findley and Sam Carpenter.
Rocky Dallum gave a legislative update.
Monique Udell, Ph.D., gave insight about wolf behavior
WSR Insurance representatives in the OCA trade show at the midyear meeting.
(L to R): PLC’s Ethan Lane with Bob Skinner and Conquest Insurance’s Michel Bourgeau.
Loren Unruh spoke about NRCS programs for ranchers.
Julia Riber represented the U.S. Forest Service at the meeting. June 2018 OREGON CATTLEMAN
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LEGISLATIVE LIAISON SPRING LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN SALEM by Rocky Dallum
With spring blossoming into summer, several developments in early 2018 are generating opportunities and challenges for OCA. April showers brought flowers in May as well as a special session intended to look at taxes. Several openings on the Fish & Wildlife Commission have renewed discussions over landowner representation on ODFW’s oversight board. A Senate hearing highlighted continuing dialogue around water rights and access for our farms and ranches. Of course, the May primary also sets the stage for the November general election, but due to publication timelines, we will have to wait until next issue to provide more insight. May featured a special session in response to federal tax reform and a bill passed in the 2018 session.
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In February, the legislature passed SB 1528, a bill designed to update Oregon’s tax laws following federal tax reform. The biggest issue for debate was the new personal income tax deduction under federal law for income from certain business entities. Under SB 1528, Oregonians cannot include the new federal deduction when calculating income for Oregon’s tax liability. As background, Oregon has a similar deduction for certain businesses, which was created as part of the “Grand Bargain” in 2013. On May 9, Governor Brown officially announced a special session to address taxation for sole proprietorships. The Governor faced pressure from the business community to veto SB 1528 (allowing Oregonians to include the federal “199A” deduction in calculating
state taxes). Government funding advocates had originally pushed for disallowing the deduction and urged her to sign the bill. Ultimately, the Governor decided to sign the bill, but proposed a special session to give an expanded deduction under Oregon law to sole proprietorships. As of publication, most observers believe the special session will be relatively short (potentially one day), and stay focused only on small business taxation. However, in an election year, there are many variables. Some Democrats are apprehensive to cut any state revenues. Many Republicans are likely to support the narrow tax break, but have voiced concerns over calling a special session for seemingly political reasons, and suggested the same change could have been made during the 2018 session or in 2019. May legislative days also
brings a list of governor’s recommended appointees for approval by the Senate. OCA closely tracks a variety of boards and commissions. However, the Fish & Wildlife Commission as we’ve continued to urge the Governor to appoint a representative for landowners (forestland, range or farmland). Again, in early May, her list did not include a designee from the ag and natural resources sector. We’ve talked for several years with legislators and the Governor’s natural resources advisors about the need for a voice from those Oregonians who are bearing the cost to feed deer, elk, cougars, wolves and providing habitat for salmon and trout. We will continue to partner with Farm Bureau, Oregon Forest Industries Council, and Oregonians for Food and Shelter to express our concerns with nominees that don’t provide a voice for private lands. Finally, as always, OCA is deeply involved in policy issues effecting water rights. In May, the Senate Environment and Natural Resources committee held an informational hearing on Lost Valley Farm, the diary operation outside Boardman. Given some legal challenges to water rights, and the use of the stock-water exemption related to Lost Valley, OCA met with Senator Dembrow, chair of the committee and Oregon Water Resources Department and helped secure a spot for Oregon Farm Bureau at the hearing to represent the ag sector at-large. Obviously, Oregon’s stock-water exemption is critical to OCA, and is just one of a number of water issues (particularly groundwater issues) we’re monitoring and working on as we move towards the 2019 session. During the summer, we expect legislators to turn their attention to campaigns and the coming general election in November. However, OCA will continue to closely track these critical issues, weigh-in on behalf of members, and work closely with all stakeholders as we prepare for the 2019 session.
COUNTY PRESIDENTS
Baker County Drew Martin, North Powder........................... (541) 889-5368 Benton County Rick Wells, Philomath.................................... (541) 929-4361 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 Curry County Steve Kalina, Langlois................................... (541) 348-2571 Deschutes County Ambers Thornburgh, Redmond..................... (541) 548-0213 Douglas County Walt Gayner, Elkton....................................... (541) 580-7100 Gilliam County Tanner McIntosh, Condon............................. (541) 910-8682 Grant County Alec Oliver, Seneca........................................ (541) 620-4098 Harney County Travis Williams, Burns................................... (541) 493-2043 Jackson County Glenn Eary, Central Point.............................. (541) 821-5890 Jefferson County Mark Wunsch, Madras................................... (541) 419-9944 Klamath County Terri Bloomfield, Klamath Falls...................... (541) 883-3874 Lake County Bret Vickerman.............................................. (541) 943-3119 Lane County Ron Weiss, Dexter......................................... (541) 726-8826 Lincoln County Don Kessi, Blodgett....................................... (541) 438-4113 Linn County Roger Ruckert, Tangent................................. (541) 967-7171 Malheur County Matt Rockwell, Vale........................................(541) 473-4183 Marion County Gary Hafner, Silverton.................................... (503) 585-5449 Morrow County Erin Heideman, Heppner...............................(541) 676-9442 North Central Livestock Association Amy McNamee, Grass Valley........................ (541) 806-3209 Polk County Sven Olsson, Monmouth............................... (503) 831-0437 Umatilla County Tom Hamby, Pilot Rock..................................(541) 969-9861 Union County Rodger Huffman, Union................................. (541) 805-1617 Wallowa County Jill McClaren...................................................(541) 263-1253 Washington County Troy Van Roekel............................................. (503) 647-2744 Wheeler County Gordon Tolton, Mitchell.................................. (541) 462-3036 Yamhill County Carol Dauenhauer, Dayton............................ (503) 868-7689 June 2018 OREGON CATTLEMAN
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BEEF INDUSTRY COULD BENEFIT BILLIONS by Diane Meyer for Certified Angus Beef
The beef industry still forfeits 22% of the money it could pull in each year, says meat scientist Gary Smith. The Texas A&M and Colorado State University professor worked with Kansas State University economist Dustin Pendell to review progress since a 1990 paper by then National Cattlemen’s Association economist Chuck Lambert. That report, “Lost opportunities in beef production,” calculated a 27 percent shortfall then, or $12 billion annually in gross revenue from inefficiency in 11 areas. Reproductive performance, death loss, weaning weight, multiple processing, feed efficiency, retail shrink, out-of-stocks, hot-iron branding, outlier cattle, excess fat and management losses made the list. Pendell says, “Moving up 5 percentage points represents a win for the beef industry, but the good news is there’s still a lot of potential gain available.” Smith notes progress in some areas tracked by subsequent National Beef Quality Audits, but seven of the 11 areas had not been tracked in the last 28 years. “We had an opportunity to put together the 14
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numbers; we’ve actually regressed in retaining value from excess fat, death loss, and retail shrink.”
“It’s going to be a loss to the industry in the short run, no doubt about it,” he says. “In the long run, feeders can adjust or processors can Excess Fat. Losses from external fat greater find another use for the fat to add value at retail.” than a quarter inch tallied $4.41 The beef community has pushed billion in the 1990 paper and and achieved higher quality grades, helped trigger the “War on Fat” Smith says, “primarily because of in those days. Costs came from the development of upper-twofeeding too long, weight lost thirds Choice programs like CAB in carcass trimming, labor and [Certified Angus Beef ®], ” but has rendering fat at 20 percent of beef not improved the yield grade in 40 value. years. That issue came top of mind “We have shifted toward taste again in 2016 when USDA required appeal and away from lean,” Smith grinding logs at retail. Hardly says. “Get rid of the excess external workable in practice, that forced more inedible fat sales to renderers, fat if you can, but absolutely make certain that you keep all the taste Smith says. fat, which is marbling.” “If we can incorporate it, it’s coming from the packer level,” Death Loss. he adds. “We can take something In 1990, 6.5 percent percent that’s going to be worth a few cents of calves died between birth and to a renderer up to a few dollars intended harvest – a $1.86 billion because we can blend it and sell loss. That figure increased to 7.6 it in these products, ground beef, percent over the last 30 years, which is 52% of all beef we sell.” despite a 5-point improvement in Pendell says those log reproductive performance during requirements will mean higher that same period. Smith points prices for consumers on one hand and wholesale buying refusals that to factors like dystocia, weak calf syndrome, extreme temperatures, will pass more discounts back up the chain to producers to adjust pneumonia, scours and bovine management and genetics. respiratory disease (BRD), noting,
“BRD alone is a hundred-milliondollar loss per year.”
Pendell says 5 percentage yield grade 4 or 5 and “out of the points in 30 years may not seem an norm in terms of weight.” The 12.4 percent of carcasses weighing more impressive gain on efficiency, but it Retail Shrink. came despite many changes no one Retail shrink accounts for those than 1,000 pounds represents an opportunity “we have not capitalized anticipated. dark colored meat packages that “There will be similarly upon,” Smith says. do not sell. Retailers no longer unexpected changes in the next 30 “This is what the packer really refurbish or grind but may offer a years, so another 5-point wants,” he adds. “You can call it “Manager’s Special” AmMADgain may I N – a 25 percent E cA E ssays. A D ri 921 over 36 hours not be a bad goal, ” he beat I a bullseye if you have Prime or i n er To to 50 percent discount M e 1 ce i N e 1 92 cA m nc away, based on that mark, he suggests keeping a lid Choice, if the ribeye is 12 to 16 before throwing it i 1 As inches, if the yield grade is 1 or 2, if on costs. “That’s something you can one Texas supermarket’s policy. The 1990 paper figured 6 percent they have no defects.” control as a manager.” retail shrink, accounting for $852,000 in losses. Now, 4.8 percent of products are marked down and sold, and another 5.2 percent are thrown away, so that’s an increase. “Most people are taught from their youth, if you want to buy fresh beef, it’s bright cherry red,” Smith says. Supplementing with vitamin E in the feedyard would cost $1.50 per head and add three days of case life, Smith says, but market demand has never pushed a premium back to the feedyard level. On the ranch. Reproductive performance saw slight improvement from the first noted 80 percent weaning rate and estimate that moving to 95 percent would recover $2.6 billion per year. That reproductive performance is now at 85 percent, thanks to minimizing open cows and understanding the geographical impacts on calving. “We can use selective breeding within breeds, or Ritchie water is smart water. crossbreeding for heterosis to help Save Time. Save Money. Save Water. Heck, save your back, too. us improve upon that even more,” Provide fresh water for your animals, and have enough left for Smith says. the other things in your busy life. See what a Ritchie automatic The beef industry has moved waterer can do for you at www.ritchiefount.com. 5 pounds beyond the 50-poundPartner to the American Cattleman since 1921. increase goal for weaning weight, where 550 pounds would mean Proud to be a sponsor of: close to another $300,000 annually. “About 70 percent of our progress is genetic and 30 percent management,” Smith says. “In the Angus breed,Athere’s 50 pounds of M IN m ADE came from E cA weaning weight si ethat I A D ri 21 nc r N M e 19 e 1 ic genetics.” 92 A ce 1 Amsin The industry gained $426 million per year by reducing the number of outlier cattle – dark cutters, lower than Select grade,
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PUBLIC LANDS MESSAGE WORKING TOWARD PROGRESS ON PUBLIC LANDS POLICY by Public Lands Chair Matt McElligott
Since my last article, much has happened on public lands issues. In the first week of April I attended the Public Lands legislative conference in Washington, D.C. There the board of directors and PLC state affiliates worked on issues, legislation and policy reform to help ease the burden of federal regulation and red tape that imperils those of us that graze on public lands. One item that we spent quite a bit of time on was NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) reform. In my last Beef Producer article, I explained what NEPA is. NEPA requires the federal government to assess the environmental of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. Earlier this year the PLC formed a working group that I was part of, with the goal of providing input to the Department of Interior in their quest to streamline NEPA. A three-page document from the PLC summarizing the key areas of NEPA in need of reform was presented to the agencies. These changes are needed to restore this act to its original intent and ensure its proper application. We suggested the following areas of focus as the Department proceeds with its review and potential reform: 1. Expand the number and kind of grazing permit renewals for allotments that will qualify for a categorical exclusion. New or additional NEPA is
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not needed for the renewal of an existing permittee with continuing use on an allotment that is exhibiting satisfactory conditions. The use of a CE here, would greatly reduce the agencies workload and allow those resources to be used in areas where it is truly needed. 2. Enhance and clearly define the role of impacted parties. Parties with business relationships, contractual agreements, or preference grazing rights, must be recognized as the stakeholders that they are. This would not diminish the right of the public to comment on public lands issues, but will seek to protect the interests of individuals or entities that are vested in the process. Currently the voices of those with vested interests are drowned out by the tens of thousands of form letter comments submitted by groups that wish to remove all natural resource activity on public lands. The agencies must ensure that activist groups are not rewarded with status that is equal to true stake holders, just because they threaten litigation. 3. Enhance the role of state and local governments in the NEPA process. State and local governments are vital in this process and must not be ignored. These units of government qualify as cooperating agencies
due to jurisdiction by law and/or special expertise. 4. Clarify that the amount and type of data and information needed in an EIS is only that which is essential for a reasoned choice among alternatives. Too much time and too much money is spent by agencies collecting information and data in excess of what is needed. Several courts have determined that an agency need only collect information needed to make a reasoned choice among alternatives. 5. Revise the NEPA handbook and regulations to direct using narrow “purpose and need� for a project. 6. Ensure that socioeconomic impact is weighted in a manner that is equal to other evaluated impacts. Too often the economic impact to real stakeholders or effected communities are given less weight in the process than environmental impacts. The intent of the law is that all impacts are to be evaluated. 7. Annual Operating Instructions with Forest Service permit holders are not new or final decisions subject to NEPA or the objection process. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 does need reformed. It needs pulled back to its original intent. Title 1 of NEPA contains a declaration of national environmental policy, requiring the federal government to use all practicable means to create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony. Through years of litigation by special interest groups and so called environmental advocates, it is anything but harmonious and productive. These special interest groups have abused this act to stop, slow or halt economic progress. Agencies such as the BLM and the Forest Service are
so tired of getting sued that they now make decisions based on risk aversion to litigation. A NEPA analysis that should only take months to complete, now takes years. That is why we are working on reforming the act. Along the line of NEPA, the county commissioners in North Eastern Oregon, led by Todd Nash of Wallowa county and Mark Owens of Harney county have been pursuing the reopening of vacant allotments in the Blue Mountain Forests. This process also started around the first of the year, in six months they have made great progress. What does this have to do with NEPA? Each vacant allotment must go through NEPA before it may become reopened and used again. PLC has been involved in these discussions, helping to pave a way forward to reopen these vacated allotments. The next time you see commissioners Nash or Owens, thank them for the time and effort they have put in to reopen these. Hopefully soon you will read in this very publication, the success story of the reopening of these vacated allotments throughout the Blue Mountain Forest system. But, not before NEPA has been done on each of them.
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STRAIGHT TALK Getting to-the-point on fake meat
by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester The first quarter of 2018 took me across the country and back again. But no matter where I went, fake meat seemed to be on everyone’s mind. By now you have probably heard the claims that plant-based protein products are starting to taste and look a little more like real beef. (Our government affairs team had a decidedly less positive assessment of plant-based burgers during a taste test for the Beltway Beef podcast). Lab-grown protein is also making headlines, buoyed by a few celebrity investments and claims that protein grown in a petri dish will be commercially available within a few years. For producers watching the developments from their farms and ranches, fake meat spurs a visceral reaction. It should. Some promoters of fake meat are recycling the same old attacks our industry has been fighting for years. It is no surprise that the head of the Good Food Institute – an organization dedicated to promoting fake meat products – is a professional vegan and former executive at the Humane Society of the United States. In a nod to their audacious ambitions, activists hope to cement the label of “clean meat” for their fake meat products. The implication, of course, is that beef raised and harvested in the traditional way is dirty.
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The marketing claims associated with fake meat cut to the core of who we are and what we do. They demand an effective response. NCBA policy is clear: We must protect producers and consumers from misleading labels and substandard health and safety inspection protocols. Other industry organizations were quick to pounce on the issue, but the fake meat battle will not be won with fleeting headlines or knee-jerk reactions. It will require a focused, concerted effort. Like cattlemen and women before us, we cannot simply think in years; we must think in generations. That is why I was pleased to submit NCBA’s principles for regulating fake meat to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Our regulatory principles are the result of months of work by our policy team in D.C. Every angle of the issue was explored to ensure that our actions will set our industry up for long-term success. First, we are asking the USDA to work with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce existing labeling laws for plant-based protein
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THE GOVERNMENT’S CONTINUED ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE LANDS by Craig Herman, OCA Private Lands Committee Chairman
The Thirtymile Creek Ranch is the latest in the continued government acquisitions of private lands. The acquisition is 14 miles southwest of Condon. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is acquiring the property in three phases. When this acquisition is complete, BLM will have another 12,647 acres with a cost likely to be in excess of $9 million. Oregon Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) opposed the acquisition and provided written comments to BLM. OCA believes BLM’s acquisition of private lands precludes ranching opportunities. Once the land is in government hands, it is lost forever. It should be noted that BLM in their effort to restrict comments provided for only the narrowest of comment period. BLM issued their letter requesting input on Nov 1, 2017 and the comment period
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closed on November 8, 2017 which did not give OCA much time to respond. After the end of the comment period, BLM issued a Finding of No Significant Impact, which incorrectly determined that their acquisition would not impact the local area or the wildlife. In reality, there is a significant impact to the local area when the government acquires private land. Those impacts include loss of private business activity, loss of local property taxes, and impact on the local economy from the trade with rancher working the land. BLM then issued a Decision of Record affirming their intent to purchase the property from Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC). Your taxpayer dollars through the Federal Government’s Land and Water Conservation Fund will be paying for this acquisition. OCA continues to oppose the continued acquisition of ranch land by BLM. After BLM issued their Decision of Record, OCA through Western Resources Legal Center appealed the decision. In the past BLM has made a number of acquisitions of private land using Western River Conservancy (WRC) as a conduit transaction. BLM seem to think that they are saving the land from ranching. However, for the most part ranchers have done a great job of taking care of the land. The deal that BLM has struck with WRC raises a lot of questions in my mind. In the sales agreement with BLM, WRC retains a number of property rights. They include the following:
• Retained rights to develop wind power. It is not due to some questionable rules that does not allow clear why they retained this property right. that information to be released prior to the final • Retained the grazing rights to the land being release of the title opinion. I think at that point the sold to BLM. I think this was done to prevent deal would be complete, not exactly a transparent grazing on the property. This should be process. considered a red flag, since this would severely I’m not sure what the public is getting other limit BLM’s ability to effective manage the land. than providing WRC with a great deal that any Without BLM’s ability to allow grazing on the reasonable person would walk away from property, it will allow fuel buildup and thus The list on this page is provided as a review of setting the area up for the next big range fire. past acquisitions of private lands by government • They retained the exclusive right to agencies that I am aware of. I am sure there are commercially develop all surface and subsurface many more ranches that have been acquired by minerals including but not limited to oil, gas, various government agencies, but that information sand and gravel. is hard to come by. Once ranching property is in • They reserved an easement for use of existing government hands, it is lost to ranching forever. access roads • They carved out and retained the most PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY ACRES desirable property along Thirtymile Creek. Murtha Ranch Oregon Parks 8,000 I think this would preclude public access Limmeroth Ranch ODFW 10,198 to Thirtymile Creek. Rattray Ranch BLM 14,000 So what is really going on here? By WRC retaining a substantial number of property Sutton Mountain BLM 50,000 rights, BLM does not take the heat for such Wall Creek BLM 26,655 actions as not allowing grazing. In addition, Lower Deschutes River Ranch ODFW 10,198 WRC has de facto control of the property. BLM would not release the appraisal Picture of a section of Thirtymile Creek.
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AHA NAMES PATTERSON NEW WESTERN FIELD REP The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford World announces Jared Patterson, Caldwell, Idaho, has joined the Hereford team. Patterson will start May 14 as the Western region field representative. In this position, Patterson will attend Hereford sales and events as well as assist breeders with marketing and genetic selection. He will also assist in educating members and commercial producers about AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities. He will serve as the communication link between the AHA and breeders in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. “We look forward to Jared joining the AHA team and working with the many great breeders in the Western territory,” says Joe Rickabaugh, AHA director of seedstock marketing. “He is an enthusiastic young man with a passion for the Hereford breed.” Patterson graduated from the Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. He also attended Casper College earning an associate’s degree in animal science. Most recently he worked as the northwest regional manager for Allflex USA overseeing sales and marketing of animal identification products. Prior to that, he was the ranch manager at Genoa Livestock, Minden, Nev. “I couldn’t be more excited about joining the Hereford team and working with some of the great cattle minds and Hereford breeders in the Western region,” Patterson says. “I certainly believe the Hereford breed has a stronghold in the commercial cow-calf sector and feel cattlemen can hang their hats on the predictability and profits of utilizing Hereford genetics. The Hereford breed has done a great job in positioning itself among other breeds, and I am ready to continue that movement in lending a hand to cattlemen and cattlewomen alike to build on the presence of Herefordinfluenced cattle in the industry.” Patterson will continue to reside in Caldwell. 22
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YOUNG AMBITION
Young cattlemen learn the ropes by attending ranch tour by OCA Intern Morgan Lyman On Saturday April 28, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association hosted a Young Cattlemen’s Tour in Central Oregon. Students from Oregon State University, Eastern Oregon University, Linn Benton Community College, and Bend FFA gathered in Redmond to start the tour. With the support of our generous sponsors, Oregon Beef Council and Northwest Farm Credit Services, forty-five students and young producers attended the tour without cost. Beginning in Redmond, the tour made its way to the first stop at Symons Livestock in Madras, Oregon. Here the students learned about the basics of sustaining a feedlot and farm. From there they traveled up to the R2 Ranch to learn about life on the range. Midday, the tour stopped at Central Oregon Livestock Auction where the Jefferson County Livestock Association prepared Symon’s beef for lunch. They were able to find out a little bit more about each other as they all shared their interests. Sam Lorenzen joined the tour here and was able to show the students some of his breeding bull operation. After lunch, tour attendees traveled to the Bar CK Ranch in Culver where they learned about genetics and the importance of crossbreeding. For the final portion of the tour, attendees made their way to Terrebonne for the last few stops. They heard from Dan Flitner at the Four Lazy F Ranch and learned about their grass-fed operation. Following, the tour made its final stop at VF Red Angus Ranch. Here they learned about VF Red Angus’ purebred operation and learned the importance of culling and behavior management. At the dinner meal, sponsor representatives, Tess O’Leary and Justin Pranger from Northwest Farm Credit Services, OCA President Nathan 24
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Jackson, and OCA Executive Director Jerome Rosa, joined the tour. Students were also able to hear from OCA Young Cattlemen’s Chair Alec Oliver who emphasized the importance of the younger generation becoming involved in the industry. Each host did a wonderful job of informing the tour attendees about each of their different operations, which gave the students an overview of many the different aspects of the beef industry. All of the hosts had words of wisdom and were willing to share their struggles while starting and maintaining their operations. Thank you to Symons Livestock, R2 Ranch, Oregon Central Livestock Auction, Jefferson County Livestock Association, Lorenzen Ranches, Inc., Bar CK Ranch, Four Lazy F Ranch, and VF Red Angus for sharing your experience and knowledge about the industry with the students and young producers. Another thank you to the tour title sponsors, Oregon Beef Council and Northwest Farm Credit Services. This tour would not have been possible or been as successful without the support of those who truly believe in the future generations of the beef industry.
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THE VALUE OF YOUR VOTE from the office of Sen. Cliff Bentz “If you don’t have the votes, it doesn’t particularly contested race can exceed a million dollars (on just one matter what your vision for Oregon might be.” This is the side of the race!) This extraordinary cost shows the value legislative reality presented by Senator Cliff Bentz during of just one Senate vote. Each Senate Republican has been an address at the OCA Midyear Event. asked to raise $75,000 which is to then to be handed to Here is the current political breakdown of the the Republican caucus for use in key races. Oregon legislature: in the Senate, 17 Democrats and Your lobbyist Rocky Dallum and Executive Director 13 Republicans (a majority takes 16 votes) and in the Jerome Rosa have crucial roles in watching and helping House of Representatives, 35 Ds and 25 Rs (a majority shape legislation, but to translate their excellent efforts takes 31). A loss of just one Republican Senate seat in into successful votes, they need more legislators focused this upcoming election would result in a supermajority, on the interests of business and the cattle industry. With meaning that the Democrats would control three-fifths that, I urge you to consider a donation to the Oregon of the senate seats and could enact taxes without any Cattle PAC or to candidates who have been a voice for Republican votes. the industry. Senator Bentz pointed out that there is a real cost to No promises of change by any gubernatorial Oregon’s agriculture when knowledgeable, experienced candidate will matter if Republicans only take the legislators are not in office. Sadly, “experience” in the governor’s seat; change happens when you have a political realm is often discounted, the thinking being majority of the votes. that ignorance is an asset. It isn’t. Valuable legislators You can contribute to the Oregon Cattle PAC , a nonare those who know the issues intimately, who listen to partisan political action committee by making a donation their constituents and who have the expertise it takes to produce helpful results, while heading off bad legislation. or getting involved in the election. Contributions may be used as an Oregon income tax credit up to $50 per Poor legislation and misguided ideas can often be fixed individual for qualifying political contribution. or even stopped at the committee level before they come You may donate to Cliff Bentz for Oregon by check to a vote, based on experience and relationships built to PO Box 1048, Ontario, OR 97914 or online at www. during time spent in Salem. We have seen the results of bad legislation, recently cliffbentz.com. exemplified by Senate Bill 1528 which disconnected Oregon from Federal Tax reductions that would have allowed about $258 million in tax savings to small businesses. Republicans simply did not have the votes to stop this unfortunate bill. This, along with other issues currently facing the ranching industry in Salem are too numerous to list. Protecting water rights, maintaining rural schools and communities, and stopping or slowing expensive workforce mandates such as minimum wage increases are all crucial in maintaining a viable industry. We need legislators who understand these issues. Fortunately, across the state we have some excellent candidates. But to win Sen. Cliff Bentz addresses Oregon ranchers regarding the current a Senate seat is incredibly expensive; a political climate at the 2018 OCA Midyear Meeting in Bend.
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LMA MEMBERS DISCUSS ISSUES AT ANNUAL FLY-IN
Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) members and staff traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 13th annual LMA D.C. Fly In. Approximately 35 people met with leaders in D.C. on issues that matter to the livestock marketing industry. Discussion centered on the need to pass H.R. 4058, the Securing All Livestock Equitably (SALE) Act creating a Dealer Statutory Trust to protect unpaid sellers of livestock against buyer payment default. Participants also discussed the need for additional Hours of Service flexibilities for livestock haulers and the role livestock auctions play in animal identification. During meetings with legislators and legislative staff, LMA members detailed why a Dealer Statutory Trust is necessary for livestock auction markets, livestock dealers, and livestock producers. Current law results in livestock sellers, both producers and markets, going unpaid with little recourse when there is a livestock dealer default. Payment protection options in the Packers and Stockyard Act (P&S Act) do not provide sufficient protection. According to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Packers and Stockyards division data, between 2009 and 2016, there was $39,110,132 in valid bond claims against forty registered dealers. Recovery from those dealers’ bonds was $279,832, or just 6.5% of the total valid claims. To make a bad situation worse, if a defaulting dealer goes into bankruptcy there is a very real risk of a preferential transfer claim. This is where the bankruptcy trustee demands the seller remit an amount equal to all payments the seller received from the defaulting dealer during the 90 days prior to the bankruptcy filing. If a Dealer
Trust were added to the P&S Act, previous payments from the nowbankrupt dealer made to sellers would be considered trust funds and not eligible to be pulled into bankruptcy proceedings through a preferential transfer claim. While LMA was primarily advocating for legislation to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act for the establishment of a Dealer Statutory Trust, D.C. Fly In attendees also discussed other issues, including transportation regulations and traceability. LMA members addressed
ongoing issues with regulations that make hauling livestock challenging from an animal welfare and economics standpoint. LMA members expressed their appreciation to many offices for their assistance with obtaining an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) delay until at least September 30, 2018, via the omnibus spending package. This delay will allow time to seek regulatory and legislative solutions to modify the hours of service (HOS) specific to livestock haulers. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 29
From Valleys to Ridgetops 2018 OSU/EOARC Range Field Day June 26, 2018 Huber Auditorium – Badgley Hall Eastern Oregon University 1 University Blvd La Grande, OR
8:00 – 8:30
Registration - Donuts and Coffee
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Welcome & Introductions – David Bohnert, Chad Boyd, & Ricardo Mata-Gonzalez
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Forage production and availability in eastern Oregon with limited water resources – Guojie Wang
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Invasion, Ecology and Management of Ventenata dubia – Lesley Morris
10:20 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 11:40 OSU Statewide Range Extension Programming and Workgroup – Dustin Johnson 11:40 – 1:00
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Wild ungulate impacts on riparian vegetation following stream restoration – Josh Averett
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Ungulates and Forest Management: Understanding interactions between large herbivores and fuels reduction treatments on shrub assemblages in the intermountain west – Bryan Endress
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Meadow Creek Cattle Data: Observations from year 1 – David Bohnert
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Blue Mountain Forest Plan – Thoughts & considerations from a permittee perspective – Matt McElligott
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PRODUCT PROMOTION SWEET SUMMER TIME
by Oregon CattleWomen President Wendy Bingham
I hope you are all enjoying green grass, healthy cattle, and summer grilling! Currently Oregon CattleWomen membership is growing. The OCW Membership Round-Up Contest is under way. Ag Insurance has graciously donated a saddle to the Oregon CattleWomen. The saddle is to be given as a prize to the county who has the most new Oregon CattleWomen memberships during 2018. Find someone you know who enjoys beef education, promotion, and/or legislation and tell them about Oregon CattleWomen. Hats off to counties who are working to grow their membership! Cindy Martin, Jena Ozenna, Heidi Leineweber, Jenny Coelho, Katharine Jackson, Madeline Jackson and Garrett Jackson of the Oregon CattleWomen volunteered at the Oregon Ag Fest in Salem with a booth on April 28th and 29th. Ag Fest is a valued opportunity to meet 20,000 plus individuals and families from the Salem area and beyond. This twoday event gives them an opportunity to connect with the beef industry as they visit our Oregon CattleWomen’s booth and watch beef cooking demonstrations. We are there to represent the beef industry throughout Oregon. Our interactive booth includes a kids’ corner with corn and animals to play with along with beef jerky that bring the crowds in to get a taste of the beef industry. We feel this is a very valuable event to talk directly with consumers. Jenny Coelho and Katharine Jackson traveled to Burlington, Colorado at the beginning of May to represent Oregon in the ANCW Region V meetings. The CattleWomen in Colorado did a terrific job in hosting the event. These meetings 28
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help us to be up-to-date on current ideas and issues neighboring states have. From these meetings we are better able to serve as cattlewomen and bring back new ideas to our own state. May 17 and 18 were the OCW Midyear meetings in Burns. A special thank you to Harney County CattleWomen President, Elisha Miller, for being willing to help organize this event. Our general business meeting was held along with all committee meetings. We were afforded the privilege of being served lunch, courtesy of Melodi and Louie Molt, along with a tour of their ranch. We were also able to visit the Burns Experiment station where Dave Bohnert had a presentation for us. Susan Doverspike, of Hotchkiss Company also provided a ranch tour. We had a “Cowgirl Cavy” social where funny ranchlife experiences were shared along with a little cowboy poetry. A special thanks goes to all those who put time and energy into helping out at the Midyear meetings.
Bingham Family Funnies
This spring the diamond fell out of my wedding ring. I found it and had taken my ring in to be fixed at the local “fine jewelry” shop. When I went to pick it up I had Roper, my 15 year old with me. We were enjoying a little mother/son time visiting with each other. I’m pretty sure he hasn’t ever been in a jewelry store and when we walked out he said, “Hey Mom, It smells like rich people in there!” We chuckled and then got into our older sedan car that has been driven in pastures checking cows during calving and for whatever other ranch jobs it was needed for. I said to Roper, “It DOES NOT smell like rich people in here!” It all depends on your interpretation of rich though. I do feel very rich!
...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 Current regulations limit truckers to 11 hours of drive-time daily, after 10 consecutive hours off-duty, and restrict truckers’ on-duty time to 14 consecutive hours, including nondriving time. Further, LMA remains concerned with inconsistent enforcement of the current Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule. LMA opposes the possibility of USDA moving forward with Phase 2, mandatory tagging of feeder cattle, prior to addressing problems in the current program. In addition to meetings on Capitol Hill, attendees also met with Randall Jones, USDA AMS Fair Trade Practices Program Deputy Administrator; Michael Durando, USDA AMS Fair Trade Practices Program Associate Deputy Administrator; Dr. Jack Shere, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services (APHIS) Deputy Administrator and USDA Chief Veterinary Officer; and Joe DeLorenzo, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Director, Office of Compliance and Enforcement. “LMA’s Fly In was a productive opportunity to continue our educational efforts and to talk with decision makers in D.C. about the need to better protect livestock sellers from defaults,” said Chelsea Good, LMA Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs. “The fundamental unfairness of livestock sellers going unpaid is well understood on Capitol Hill. We are anxious to see H.R. 4058 and other efforts to create a Dealer Statutory Trust advance.” June 2018 OREGON CATTLEMAN
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BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION CELEBRATES 50 YEARS by Lisa Bard, BluePrint Media The Beef Improvement Federation is celebrating 50 years in 2018. Themed “Elevating the Industry,” the Annual Meeting and Research Symposium is poised not only to celebrate the last 50 years but launch into the next 50. BIF was officially founded in 1968 by a group of producers and researchers who met with the goal to move the cattle industry from its historical basis of visual appraisal to one of evaluation based on performance. Thus began a very powerful and intentional “performance movement” in the cattle industry that continues and thrives today. In 2018, the BIF Annual Meeting and Research Symposium will return to Colorado on June 2023 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Loveland. Each year, the symposium focuses on research, innovation and education for producers and scientists alike “to connect science and industry to improve beef cattle genetics.” BIF’s three-leaf-clover logo symbolizes the link between industry, Extension and research. The Beginnings When BIF was formed, the cattle industry was experiencing a great deal of change with the influx of Continental breeds and the implementation of artificial insemination and crossbreeding. Many states had Beef Cattle Improvement Associations but no standard procedures or measurements. At the same time, landgrant universities were conducting more research on genetics and how genetic evaluation could improve cattle
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herds. Germplasm research being conducted at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center would provide incentive and data to create and formulate genetic evaluation. Other data collected by producers and breed associations would add to that. Creating and utilizing new evaluation methods based on performance versus visual appraisal was not an easy road. The first step was to standardize performance testing, including the terminology, the actual methods of measurement and the education as to what the information meant. Once BIF began to grow and reach a larger audience, in part due to the availability of the presentations and proceedings online, BIF exploded, with attendance up to 700, plus it reaches a global audience who access online information after the meetings. Mark Enns, Ph.D., professor of animal breeding and genetics at Colorado State University and organizer of the 2018 BIF Symposium, got his first exposure to BIF as a graduate student. “BIF helped create the unified vision for genetic improvement throughout the beef industry and
established common ground for all the breed associations and all the cooperative breed improvement groups to work under,” Enns said. “We cannot discount the brilliant minds who came up with the idea for BIF and recognized the need for it.” Matt Spangler, Ph.D., associate professor of animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said he believes that “the work of the initial founders of BIF created the platform that we know today as National Cattle Evaluation. Without these efforts, estimation of the genetic merit of animals as parents would have been delayed and would look substantially different today.” Current BIF President Donnell Brown, R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas, recalled, “BIF was the first cattle meeting I went to after I graduated from college. I was able to talk with the scientists whose research I had studied and talk to the breeders whose catalogs I had been poring through. They were the leaders in the beef industry. It was inspirational.” Today’s Challenges and Beyond Fifty years later, genetic evaluation has progressed to genomically enhanced EPDs, across-breed evaluations,
indexes and EPDs on a huge array of traits. “Genetic evaluation may help us balance the competing needs of global beef production with sustainability and conservation,” Enns said. “The U.S. is a first-world country and our needs are different than those in third-world countries who are simply concerned with finding a protein product to eat. Understanding these competing visions and how genetic tools can be used to address these visions is important.” The 2018 50th Anniversary BIF Symposium promises to address all this and more. “BIF is the one meeting where you get the interaction of the genetic improvement leaders in both industry and academia,” Enns said. “If what we are developing in science is not able to be translated to the industry, then we are wasting our time. There has always been this free-flow conversation of constructive criticism for the betterment of genetic improvement. This meeting is where the appropriate application of science is developed by discussions of the people using the science and the people developing it.” For more information on the 2018 BIF Research Symposium and Convention, visit beefimprovement.org.
Make Plans to Enter the 2018 OCA & OCW Photo Contest!
Thank you to our 2017 Photo Contest Sponsors!
Photos will be due by Nov. 1, 2018 and should be taken in Oregon only between Nov. 1, 2017 and Nov. 1, 2018. For 2018, all photos will be submitted electronically by e-mail with no entry fee for entering! Questions? contact the OCA office or magazine editor Stevie Ipsen at stevie.ipsen@gmail.com. June 2018 OREGON CATTLEMAN
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MORE THAN JUST A
MEMBERSHIP
The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association protects & enhances your bottom line In addition to having a full-time staff working for you in Salem and beyond, OCA also provides you tangible benefits that you can take to the bank!
DID YOU KNOW, AS AN OCA MEMBER, YOU HAVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THESE MEMBER BENEFITS? TASC AGRIPLAN
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.
ED STAUB & SONS
Current OCA Members receive a .02 cents per gallon discount off posted delivery price at bulk plants in Harney, Lake, Klamath, Malheur and Crook Counties. Will include Pacific Pride and CFN cards issued through Ed Staub & Sons. Deliveries are from 100 gallons to 10,000 gallons.
CARSON FUEL PROGRAM
Current OCA 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.
STAR OILCO
Current OCA Members will receive discount 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 in a 100mile radius of Portland under 100 with a $50.00 service charge.
CENTRAL OREGON RANCH SUPPLY
Gives our members the opportunity to buy Zoetis Animal Health products at their premier producer level which equates to a 25% discount from retail. Other store promotions as well.
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.
The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association is the voice of the cattle industry in Oregon. We represent nearly 2,000 ranchers in Oregon and aim to help grow Oregon’s beef industry and promote environmentally and socially sound economic practices in producing beef products sold worldwide. Oregon has over 13,000 cattle producers, using 57% of state agricultural lands and comprising 14% of Oregon’s total agricultural sector. Our ranchers are committed to producing the highest quality beef and we are committed to serving our members.
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PHILLIP WALKER
DEPARTURES
Phillip Walker, a Salem tree fruit and nut grower who held leadership positions in the agricultural industry for many years, died of cancer April 6. He was 64. Walker served on the Oregon Hazelnut Commission from 1991 to 1997 and from 2003 to 2009, including serving as chairman for three years and treasurer for three years. From 1987 to 1991, Walker was a member of the Nut Grower Society Board, serving as president of the society in 1991. He received the Nut Grower of the Year award in 1997. Walker served as a Polk County Commissioner in 1998 and from 2003 to 2005. He served a stint on the Polk County Budget Committee, on the Polk County Citizens Advisory Committee for Corrections Facilities and on the West Salem Little League Board of Directors. For nearly 30 years, Walker served on the board of Oregon State University’s Agricultural Research Foundation, from 1991 until his death, including serving as president of the foundation from 2009 until his death. Walker grew up working the family’s orchards west of Salem and returned to the farm after graduating from the University of Oregon in 1975. He took over management of Walkdale Farms from his father, Gordon, in the mid-1980s. Walker’s family’s legacy in Oregon agriculture dates back six generations to when his ancestor Michael Henry Walker traveled the Oregon Trail from Iowa in a covered wagon and started farming near Independence in the mid-1800s. Walker is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rebecca; his sons Marcus, William and Joseph; his stepmother Nancy Walker; his sisters Rachel Walker, Karen Walker and Susan Glaze; and his grandchildren Payten Walker and Rocco Walker. A memorial service for Walker was held on May 4. The family is asking that donations in Phil’s memory be made to the Agricultural Research Foundation at OSU, 1600 S.W. Western Blvd., Suite 320, Corvallis, Ore. 97333, or to the Boys and Girls Club of Salem, 1395 Summer St. N.E., Salem 97301.
HARVEY SHERMAN
Harvey LeRoy Sherman, 80, of La Grande, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held at Loveland Funeral Chapel on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11:00am and a Graveside service will be held at the Hawaiian Memorial Park, Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Harvey was born on December 29, 1937 in Tulare, California to Harvey and Esther (Archer) Sherman. He graduated from Fresno High School and later attended Fresno State College. He was married to Joyce Sternaman for 53 years. Harvey was employed at City Wide Transportation. He also owned and operated Sherman Land & Cattle. He enjoyed coin collecting, wood working, hunting and traveling and playing tennis. Harvey is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Sherman of La Grande, and Michael Sherman (Cheryl) of Hawaii; brothers, Patrick Sherman of Lodi, CA and Michael Sherman of Crestline, CA; sister, Pamela Vann of Perry, GA; 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 6 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce.
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CALENDAR July 29-31
CALIFORNIA BEEF CATTLE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION TOUR Klamath Basin
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Nov. 29-Dec. 1
NCBA SUMMER CONFERENCE Denver, Colo. OCA FALL QUARTERLY Prineville CATTLEMEN’S BALL PAC FUNDRAISER Powell Butte 2018 OCA & OCW ANNUAL CONVENTION Bend
For more information on any of these events, visit the OCA website www.orcattle.com. To include your event on this calendar, contact the OCA office at (503) 361-8941
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