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CONTENTS
APRIL/MAY 2018 VOL. 2 • ISSUE 4 YOUR INDUSTRY ADVOCATE SINCE 1913 1320 CAPITOL ST. NE, SUITE 150 SALEM, OR 97301 (503) 361-8941 • WWW.ORCATTLE.COM
OCA LEADERSHIP
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VETERINARY ADVICE THIS SPRING
PRESIDENT
Nathan Jackson, Myrtle Creek...........(541) 591-2758
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PRESIDENT-ELECT
DO YOU KNOW KNUTE?
Tom Sharp, Burns...............................(541) 589-3317 TREASURER
Todd Nash, Joseph.............................(541) 263-0426 AT LARGE VICE PRESIDENT
Jacob Bingham, North Powder..........(541) 403-1735 DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 1
Chris Christensen Vale (541) 473-3096
James Collins Mitchell (541) 980-0508 DISTRICT 5
DISTRICT 2
Cheryl Martin North Powder (541) 898-2361
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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GETTING MORE FROM YOUR PASTURES
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IDEAS FOR IMPROVEMENT ON CASCADE-SISKIYOU
INDUSTRY ADVOCACY
SPRING HAS RANCHERS ON THE GO TRAVELING THE BEAVER STATE FOR YOU ADVOCACY PAYING OFF IN SALEM WOLF COMMITTEE SEES LEADERSHIP CHANGES ONE OF YOUR OWN STEPPING UP CATTLEWOMEN IN ACTION KEEPING YOUR COUNTY GROUP ON THE UP AND UP
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PRODUCER INTEREST
VETERINARY ADVICE IN SPRING PROCESSING GETTING TO KNOW KNUTE PASTURE MANAGEMENT BEEF IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE SHARES SPRINGTIME TIPS WALDEN ON MONUMENT MISS-STEPS
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MEMBER SERVICES
CLASSIFIEDS 40 SALE REPORTS 43 DEPARTURES 44 ADVERTISER INDEX & CALENDAR 46
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LEADERSHIP LEDGER NEVER A DULL MOMENT by President Nathan Jackson
It’s been a busy month for OCA with the close of the Oregon State Legislature’s Short Session, the 2018 Spring Quarterly Meeting and a multitude of county association meetings. The short session was a stark reminder of the importance of our presence at the Capitol. There were several bills presented in both the House and Senate that could have had a strong impact on Oregon ranchers. These impacts could be either positive or negative on our industry, and the OCA did its part to advocate for what was the most beneficial for our members. These included discussions from the Cap and Trade bill to wolf depredation compensation. To increase our presence at the Capitol during session, several leaders within the organization made the trip to Salem to testify on your behalf—which we are all very grateful for. You will find Rocky’s article outlining our efforts further in this edition. Shortly after, we reconvened in Salem at the Spring Quarterly meeting. We’ve adjusted these meetings to have a strong focus on association organization in an effort to build a united front of decision-making and communications to all levels of our organization. To do this, we delved into the Strategic Plan of OCA to examine ways that we can move forward with productive methods that are in the best interests of our membership. County meetings across the state are a good way for you to be involved in the association. One such meeting was the Gilliam County Cattlemen’s Association meeting. Featured in the Condon’s Times-
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Journal, the event was described as one that not only discussed the issues affecting the cattle industry, but also honored youth and leaders within the association. By the looks of things, this was another example of a county association doing the kind of exemplary work that is invaluable to the ranching community. Thank you for all that you do. In the upcoming months, the OCA will be active on multiple fronts. On the political agenda, Executive Director Jerome Rosa and myself, along with other leaders in the association, will be travelling to Washington, D.C., on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Legislative Conference. While in our nation’s capital city, we will continue to discuss legislative priorities from our state, seizing the opportunity for national attention. The NCBA Legislative Conference provides us the opportunity to discuss how national legislation will impact the business and culture of ranching in Oregon. On April 29 through May 1, OCA will be hosting the 2018 Midyear Event in Sunriver, Ore. Midyear will have multiple speakers and panels on topics from water issues to wild horses, and everything in between. Several Committee Meetings are scheduled on Monday and we’ll be having an OCA Business Meeting on Tuesday of the event. In addition, the Young Cattlemen’s Tour will be held on April 28 in the same location. We encourage you to come, enjoy spending time with your neighbors and get involved with your association.
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
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
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) 542-2584 PRIVATE LANDS COMMITTEE
Craig Herman, Bandon................. (503) 347-0699 PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE
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SCENES FROM SPRING QUARTERLY MEETING
OCA members listen to OCA Political Advocate Rocky Dallum and Senate Minority Leader Jackie Winters.
Rep. Greg Barreto speaks at the meeting.
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Pictured ( l to r): George Rollins, Rocky Dallum, Scott Shear, Cheryl Martin, Todd Nash, Rep. Greg Barreto, Nathan Jackson, Steve Puntenney, Tom Sharp and Jerome Rosa.
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL
CORNER TO CORNER by Executive Director Jerome Rosa
OCA has 27 county organizations throughout Oregon, either the current OCA president or myself try to attend the annual meetings for each of the county organizations. Recently I had the opportunity to speak to the Clatsop County Livestock Association in Astoria at the fairgrounds. Approximately 110 people were in attendance and had many questions after my presentation regarding tidegate funding, elk damage and trespassing. Interestingly, several of our OCA members in Clatsop County are also in the commercial fishing industry. After the Astoria meeting I headed east to Ontario, OR for the Malheur County Cattlemen’s Association annual meeting. From Astoria to Ontario is approximately 464 miles and was a good reminder of the vast size of our beautiful state. Chris Christensen, the new District 1 vice-president and I met at Producers Livestock Marketing Association in Vale to discuss issues in his district. We also saw some really nice 400 lb calves sell for $2.20/lb, that was really great to see. Following my meeting with Chris, I headed over to see Jason Chamberlin, the current president of the Oregon Beef Council. The Chamberlin family recently built a very impressive robotic milking facility for their 350 head of registered jersey’s. Jason and I discussed the upcoming annual OBC authorized request funding meeting that is so crucial to the Oregon Beef Industry while touring the new dairy facility. The next day in Ontario, Curtis Martin (OCA water chair) and I attended a very informational meeting on range and pasture management held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. The meeting was a joint effort between agencies in both Idaho and Oregon. Later that same day in the evening was the annual Malheur County Cattlemen’s Association meeting. The meeting was held at the Boulevard Grange in Ontario with 10
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a very good buffet dinner. Speakers included Extension Agent-Sergio Arispi, OCA Wolf Chair-Todd Nash, OCA Water Chair-Curtis Martin, Local Sheriff-Brian Wolfe and I gave a legislative update on state and federal issues. New president, Matt Rockwell was elected by the group.
District 1 Vice President Chris Christensen with OCA’s Jerome Rosa.
Pictured (left to right): Jerome Rosa with Todd Nash, Matt Rockwell, Chris Christensen, Curtis Martin and OSU Extension’s Sergio Arispi.
NEW HANDS ON DECK IN THE OCA OFFICE The Oregon Cattlemen’s
a part-time intern. Estergreen is a
to encourage students to grow
Association recently welcomed
college senior, currently attending
in leadership and agricultural
Anne Kinsey to the staff as office
Oregon State University and
understanding and to support
studying agricultural sciences
struggling producers in developing
with a minor in animal sciences.
countries.
administrator. Kinsey has hit the ground running and says she is thrilled to join OCA and look forward to serving the membership. Her experience in organizational administration
She is planning on starting OSU’s
To reach Kinsey, Estergreen or
graduate program for agricultural
other OCA staff, contact the OCA
education this August with hopes
office at (503) 361-8941.
and coordination stems from over 15 years of state service to Oregonians, working in administrative law and providing logistical support to over 125 staff statewide. Kinsey also has legal experience in both the public and private sector and also worked as a Letter Carrier in 2017. I grew up in Washington on a small family farm and raised chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, calves and pheasants. She was active in my local FFA chapter. She currently lives on 43 acres in Polk County, and raises registered Hereford beef cattle for 4-H and FFA projects as well as for her own freezer. “This organization and its core values are closely aligned with my personal convictions,” Kinsey said. “I finally feel as if I am home. I look forward to having an opportunity to provide service to each of you!” In addition to the new office administrator, OCA has also welcomed Linnea Estergreen as April • May 2018 OREGON CATTLEMAN
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FROM THE GROUND UP
Veterinarians say quality health programs are built on basics
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by Katy Nesbitt for the Oregon Cattleman © MCFARLAND PRODUCTIONS
or early spring and late winter calving operations, spring herd health is the most important aspect of year-round cattle ranch management and developing a plan that is right for your ranch is essential for profitability. For most ranchers, a protocol is developed over time, possibly over several generations that includes everything from calving pasture rotation to choosing the right nutritional supplements. But whether the herd is marketed by its breed or enrolled in a grass-fed or all natural program, the key to herd health depends on what your cattle herd is eating. Cattle are a big part of both Jereld Rice, DVM, and Randy Greenshields’, DVM, individual veterinary practices in Enterprise. Rice said good nutrition is foundational to a herd health protocol. “Nutrition is pivotal – not only forage and hay, but also salt, mineral supplements and protein supplements,” Rice said. When choosing a mineral supplement Rice said it is important to look at the label. Salt is the main ingredient, making the supplement palatable, but trace minerals are crucial. Minerals aid in digestion, growth, maintenance of body tissue and proper reproduction processes. Supplementing selenium is imperative for good herd health in Wallowa County where the mineral is scarce. Deficiencies can lead to prolapsed uteruses after calving while adding it to your herd’s diet boosts the immune system. Rice said. “Selenium is necessary for normal growth and fertility, combatting mastitis and scours. If it’s missing almost anything can happen related to sickness,” Rice said. Across town, Greenshields said Wallowa County soils differ throughout, but are generally low in copper as well as selenium. He said when preg testing for a local ranch he discovered 30 to 40 percent of the cows had not bred. His first thought was disease was running
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rampant through the cattle. “The herd had a lot of reproduction problems – normally it calves in 60 days and that year the cows calved for four or five months,” Greenshields said. Through a series of tests it was determined that copper deficiency, not disease, was wreaking havoc on the herd’s ability to reproduce. To help his clients achieve optimal herd nutrition Greenshields said he deploys a nutritionist who mixes up recipes for each, individual ranch. Testing forage samples is a good way to find out what nutrition is available to a herd via its hay or grass source. Greenshields said Oregon State Extension Service has core samplers at its office in Enterprise that can be used to test protein and carbohydrate levels in a hay bale. Good nutrition is important year-round, Rice said, but even more so when cows are bred and during pregnancy. Getting proper nutrition the last two weeks before giving birth is vital for a mother cow to produce colostrum, the first milk the newborn calf suckles, rich with antibodies that will fight against disease like scours, viral, bacterial and parasitic-caused diarrhea. Rice said, “Developing good colostrum is a year long process and in order to have good colostrum the cow has to be in good body condition.” Protein is also essential in colostrum production and fetal development as well, Rice said, and is often distributed along with mineral supplements. Vaccines, used in conjunction with good nutrition and supplements, can help boost a cow’s colostrum giving it extra antibodies against scours-causing agents. “Scours is one of the big things that causes loss – financial loss, calf loss – scours really puts a kink in the tail of herd health,” Rice said. Like ensuring good nutrition, developing strategic pasture rotation during calving season is a good way to prevent calves from getting scours in the first place. “If you have a strategic way of moving cattle, calves
will be born on the cleanest ground possible and it will keep the exposure to pathogens as low as possible,” Rice said. “If a calf is born into a cesspool it will ingest manure and pathogens can cross into its system pretty easily.” Naturally causing antibodies found in colostrum are important for a calf ’s ability to thrive and essential for a herd raised in an antibiotic-free program. More and more cattle buyers are insisting on vaccination records. In northeastern Oregon calves are given their first vaccinations against upper respiratory diseases and other maladies like tetanus, black leg and red water when they are branded in the spring, usually a few weeks after they are born. “It’s ok to get ear tags on newborn calves, but I think we should wait to vaccinate until mothering starts to take place. I try not to interrupt a calf from suckling from its mother - getting colostrum is way more valuable than any vaccine,” Rice said. Pink eye in cattle can be a big deal and again force a calf out of a natural program if treated with antibiotics. Rice said he recommended a producer have his herd tested to discover the cause; if a drug used doesn’t stimulate an immunity then the cow is receiving no benefit from the vaccination. “Spending the money to do the lab work in any outbreak situation is money well spent and can guide treatment and future prevention,” Rice said. Vaccines can help fight calfhood pneumonia exacerbated by exposure to dry, dusty conditions, but again, fighting disease starts with what the cattle are eating. “There is good protection against calfhood pneumonia and other health problems with vaccinations, but in order for vaccinations to work,
nutrition has to be at least adequate,” Rice said. Todd Nash runs Marr Flat Cattle outside of Joseph. He said respiratory disease is the primary killer of cattle and while vaccinations are useful, herd health that includes mineral supplements like copper, zinc and selenium is more important. “If you take a liver biopsy of a calf that died of pneumonia often it is deficient in trace minerals,” Nash said. Marr Flatt cattle winter in the Wallowa Valley and in the early spring are trailed to summer pasture. Trailing is one of the times “dust” pneumonia is most prevalent. While dust along the trail can’t be managed, Nash said watering down corrals or waiting for a storm to wet down the corral area or the trail can help. The risk of calfhood pneumonia is also reduced when calves are still nursing, Nash said, and receiving antibodies that protect from disease. In northeastern Oregon, most beef calves are ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
“There is good protection against calfhood pneumonia and other health problems with vaccinations, but in order for vaccinations to work, nutrition has to be at least adequate.” –Jereld Rice, DVM
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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 vaccinated for the first time when they are branded, a few weeks after they are born, and again in the fall when they are shipped to the feedlots, giving them added protection before moving into close quarters. Rice advises keeping careful records as part of a good herd health protocol, especially when it comes to vaccines. While many programs require vaccination records, good record keeping can add to a ranch’s bottom line. “It’s good to know what vaccines have been used and knowing what animals got antibiotics or other treatment,” Rice said. When documenting vaccinations Rice said to make sure to include the lot number of vaccine and the expiration date. If something unusual occurs, like a high number of miscarriages, having that information can help companies spearhead investigations into possible causes. Rice said, “Handling vaccines leads to greater or lesser efficacy, so make sure everyone on the crew knows how to handle them.” Effectiveness can decrease if vaccines get too warm, freeze or are shaken too hard. “The better medication is handled the better the immune response generated,” Rice said. Maintaining a closed herd by not introducing new cows can ensure genetic health, creating biosecurity. When it comes to bulls, Rice said, “A buyer usually has a high degree of confidence when healthy bulls are bought from reputable breeder.” No matter the price tag on the bull, it’s important to test new bulls for trichomoniasis, Rice said. “Anywhere there is a lot of cattle movement and trading there is an increased risk,” Rice said. “Trich could decimate a calf crop.” As far as genetic health, when shopping for a bull Rice said there are breeding soundness exams that include making sure a bull can walk, that the testes are large enough, not injured or degenerating in any way. He also recommended testing the semen for motility and morphology. A bull that don’t pass muster can be tested again in six weeks before a producer decides whether or not to cull and replace it. Ricer said, “These tests are not silver bullets in determining if a bull is going to be a breeder, but they do give great indicators.” 14
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Cattle handling can also affect a herd’s health. Rice said while some people wean their calves by separating them from their mothers, loading them on a truck and hauling them directly to a feedlot, some producers will “fence wean”, giving calves and their mothers the opportunity to see each other while keeping the calves from nursing. “Low stress weaning protocols are good for herd health and low stress handling is good, in general,” Rice said. “When cattle are stressed out they are more susceptible to disease.” Developing a protocol that works best for the cattle producer can take years of flexibility and adjustment. Greenshields said veterinarians are as integral in livestock production as their attorney and accountant. “It takes teamwork to work together and come up with a specific protocol with each ranch. As a vet I adapt to see what each rancher’s exposure is and his comfort with risk,” Greenshields said. Vaccinating and preg testing are good times to talk with producers about any problems they may have had during the year, sort of an informal consultation. “In the spring when I’m helping with calving or preg testing in the fall I talk to producers about what’s new or recommended and talk about their management practices,” Greenshields said. “A relationship develops.”
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LEGISLATIVE LIAISON SESSION BRINGS GOOD NEWS FOR OREGON RANCHERS by Rocky Dallum
Oregon’s 2018 Legislative Session adjourned on March 3, capping a milder session than many expected. Prior to the start of session, the proposed carbon offset program referred to as “cap and trade” dominated discussions for legislators, industry and environmentalists. Budget negotiations were relatively tame following the passage of Measure 101 in January. Ultimately, Oregon’s response to federal tax reform proved to be the most significant and intriguing aspect of the 2018 session. OCA kept a busy schedule in the Capitol in February, weighing in on a variety of bills, and hopefully setting up some productive discussions before the 2019 session. Most political observers expected cap and trade to take center stage during February. While the two environmental committee chairs had been convening workgroups during the fall, the week prior to the start of session, Senate leadership indicated its unwillingness to tackle the proposal during the short session. While hearings on the bill continued throughout the month the bill ultimately died. Nathan Jackson and Jerome Rosa both testified in opposition, delivering a strong message on behalf of the agricultural community. We expect cap and trade to be a major topic 16
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during the interim and reemerge in 2019. This year, OCA partnered with Rep. Greg Barreto, and Sen. Bill Hansell as chief sponsors (as well as a bi-partisan group of regular sponsor) to support HB 4106, an effort to secure adequate compensation for wolf depredation. While our bill moved out of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources committee with a strong 7-1 vote, it ultimately languished in the Ways & Means committee. Several conservation groups expressed concerns, but HB 4106 sets the stage for continued efforts to ensure fair and necessary compensation for wolf deterrence and depredation compensation for livestock producers. As with every session, all sorts of budget issues and bills emerge that OCA worked with legislators and other stakeholders on. OCA supported a budget allocation for east side landowners to cover their fire protection costs as well as Oregon Water Resources Department request for funding groundwater studies.
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As for policy bills, we analyzed and provided feedback on a bill amending the water transfer statutes (SB 1558 died without a hearing). We supported a new defense to the driving when distracted laws that protects operators moving agricultural equipment on highways (HB 4116 passed and signed by the Governor). Finally, we again spent significant time working
with Oregon Humane Society on several animal welfare bills, ensuring no unintended consequences for livestock producers. In coordination with Oregon Farm Bureau, we have determined that Oregon’s criminal statute’s safe harbor for animal husbandry needs improvement and will continue to work closely together on this issue going forward to protect ranchers. Perhaps the biggest issue of the session was Oregon’s response to the federal tax reform passed in December 2017. Oregon often reviews its own tax laws in relationship to federal taxes, and where to adopt the same calculations for determining income, known as “connection.” This was the major partisan battle in session. Ultimately, the legislature passed SB 1528, largely on party lines (opposed by OCA and many ag groups). The major issue in SB 1528 is whether Oregonians can include the new federal deduction against income tax liability for “pass through entities” or closely held businesses such as partnerships, LLC’s, etc. This is also known as the Section 199A deduction or “Qualified Business Income Deduction.” As of publication, the Governor had not yet signed the bill (or vetoed it) and her decision is likely to become a campaign issue in the Governor’s race in 2018. OCA capped off the 2018 session during the quarterly meeting in Salem on March 8. While session had adjourned, we had several legislators come and join members and share their perspective on the session and the coming election. We want to thank Senators Jackie Winters and Fred Girod, as well as Representatives Mike Nearman, Bill Post and Greg Barreto for taking time and presenting to our group.
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CANDIDATES
BUEHLER SAYS HE’S GOOD FOR OREGON AND GOOD FOR RANCHING by OCA Intern Linnea Estergreen and OCA Communications Mary Jo Foley-Birrenkott With the upcoming election, the OCA is highlighting gubernatorial candidates to encourage the membership to vote for the candidate they think will be the right fit for Oregon and the cattle industry. At the OCA Midyear Event, both Sam Carpenter and Greg Wooldridge will be speaking on behalf of their vision for Oregon. As Representative Buehler will not be able to attend the event, the OCA was invited to the representative’s office for an interview. “My wife said it best,” Republican Representative Knute Buehler states from his office at the state capitol, “You have to quit complaining about things, and you have to stand up and change them.” Representative Buehler had that attitude when he decided to run for legislator five years ago, and he has the same attitude as he runs for governor this year. He believes that Oregon is travelling down an unsustainable path fiscally and relationally, and he hopes to facilitate change. “My personal concern is that the current trajectory of the state of Oregon, with regards to our taxes and
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budget, is on a path that’s not sustainable. If we don’t fix it soon, the state may have a very difficult time pulling out of the path it’s on. And it’s not going to end well if we don’t fix it soon. So, every Oregonian should be concerned, particularly about this election…” Rep. Buehler wants to see all Oregonians engaged in the state’s decisions. He believes that, as governor, he can oversee collaborative efforts, discussions, and solutions to the issues facing both urban and rural populations. Growing up in Roseburg, where the timber industry was prevalent, Rep. Buehler spent time as a young man setting chokers for a logging company. After high school, he attended Oregon State University and then went on to medical school in Baltimore, MA. He and his wife, both medical doctors, opened practices in Bend, and raised two children before he became a state legislator. Because of his experiences with timber, Rep. Buehler says he supports collective efforts like the Good Neighbor Authority while addressing timber management on public lands. He believes that forest and rangeland management should be strategic and local, not decided in isolated courtrooms. He sees value in selective thinning and rangeland stewardship. As a legislator, Rep. Buehler is “…interested in developing policies that bring people together, not playing politics that push people apart…” “I think the biggest problem in this state and the reason why I’m running is because we’ve had a lot of big problems in Oregon that have been avoided or actually made a lot worse…over the last three years, and we need to really focus on solving some of those problems so that we can improve the lives and livelihoods
of everyone in this state, no matter where they live, or to understand each other’s concerns, and get to know who they are, or how they vote.” one another personally…” Oregon will move forward. He hopes Oregonians will participate in solving These communities and individuals are important these problems, understanding that the people’s to Rep. Buehler, and as governor he hopes to take actions are as important, if not more important, than action, to “…go to bat to help get the Hammonds policies. out of federal prison. I just think that it’s a travesty of Collaboration along with education is essential in justice,” he said. bridging the “rural-urban divide” in Oregon. As the election approaches, He again considers “We need to have a setting where people can come his wife’s encouragement. He wants to stand up and together and actually talk to one another, hear each make a change. Representative Buehler recognizes that other’s stories, understand the concerns instead of just to accomplish these goals and to address concerns of yelling,” he says. Oregonians, he needs support and feedback from all He recognizes and hopes to address several issues corners of the state. Eastern Oregon residents are as that ranchers are facing. important to him as Portland voters: He knows that “I think that people in urban areas are having a as governor his best accomplishments for Oregon can difficult time understanding the depth of the [wolf] only be made with the support of Oregonians. concern in rural Oregon…especially among the “Together we can solve these problems...If you ranching community. When your livelihood and want a Governor who will respect and lead for our sometimes even your own personal safety is at risk because of wild animals that you can’t actually control natural resource based economy…a Governor that challenges all Oregonians once again to thrive not just because of severe legal restrictions. That’s enormously survive – join me…I can’t do this alone. I need your frustrating,” said Buehler. help, your passion and your leadership. “ Addressing a different issue facing ranchers—monument designation of land—Rep. 541-548-7044 Buehler says, “Listen, we have a 1305 SW LAKE RD democracy, not a dictatorship… neither side should be able take REDMOND, OR 97756 away monuments or designate MANUFACTURERS OF METAL, ROOFING, SIDING & ACCESSORIES monuments without the input of their elected officials 3’ Standard R-Panel 26 Gauge Panel • Locally owned and operated and, importantly, the local metal manufacturer. communities.” 11.5’ T-Lock 26 Gauge Panel Buehler believes that education • Everything from metal and communication will bring roofing, siding for Oregonians closer together, commercial, agriculture from elected officials and urban 3’ G-Panel 29 Gauge Panel and residental buildings. residents in Western Oregon to school children and small-town • Statewide delivery options ranchers in Eastern and Southern available. 3’ Tuff Rib 29 Gauge Panel Oregon. He talks about supporting Check out our website or come in youth exchanges between rural for a free quote today! and urban Oregon residents. He believes that if people are able to “…walk in each other’s shoes…
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PASTURES
THROUGH INNOVATIVE GRAZING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES by Chris Schachtschneider, Oregon State University Extension Service
Earlier this year, Burke Teichert wrote an article for Beef Magazine titled: Good Grazier? Most ranchers aren’t there yet. While I believe all producers are doing the best they can, there is always room for change. In this article, we’ll go over three components which will help producers become more adaptive grass managers: monitoring; grazing systems; and livestock handling. Each component integrates into the next to create a synergistic system. Let’s take a look at each of these in more detail. Monitoring An effective management plan can answer 5 questions: 1. Where are we at currently? 2. Where do we want to be? 3. How do we get there? 4. How will we know what adjustments will be needed, and when do we make them? 5. How will we know we have gotten there or are making progress toward getting there? Aside from question 3, which we’ll get to in the next two sections, these questions are based on monitoring. Monitoring your landscapes can be as simple as photo monitoring key points within the pastures to full blown Ph.D. quality Daubenmire or point-intercept monitoring methods. There are many different pasture and rangeland monitoring methods to answer every question a person desires. Below are some of the more user-friendly and practical monitoring methods to assess pasture and range conditions.
Figure 1. Photo monitoring can be as simple as utilizing the camera on a phone to take pictures of specific locations over time. It is important to have a marked location (physical marker or GPS coordinates) and a distinguishable landmark in the background.
Photo points: Photos give a visual assessment over time that can clearly illustrate the changes your management practices are making. In this day and age, most people have a camera in their pocket, so taking pictures is quick and easy (Figure 1). Transects and Quadrats: A transect is a line in between two fixed points that can be repeated over time. Quadrats are a square or rectangle (whatever material works for you) of a known area to be placed on along the transect (Figure 2). Generally a long tape is used as the transect so that a quadrat can be placed at predetermined distances according to the monitoring plan. Transects should be strategically placed within the pasture to have an honest representation of the pasture within all sample sites. Utilizing these two tools, one can ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 20
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Figure 2. Sample of a 50x50 cm quadrat along a transect line. Within the quadrat, there are many different measurement that can be taken including: frequency of a specific species, percent cover of species or plant type, and biomass.
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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 evaluate the vegetation in many different ways: Diversity: A basic method to determine the presence or absence of species or types of vegetation. Cover: An assessment of the area for target species or plant type. Cover is generally identified as percent of the entire quadrat. Biomass: Clipping and weighing of total biomass in the quadrats. This weight can be done immediately or taken back to obtain a dry weight. The versatility of a monitoring program is only limited to the wants and needs of the person doing the sampling. As you begin to develop your management plans, continually think about what information you are going to need to answer the above questions, then identify which monitoring methods you will need to obtain that information. OSU Extension has developed a rangeland monitoring kit which can be loaned out to local landowners in four counties; Harney, Malheur, Morrow, and Umatilla (Figure 3). Please contact your local OSU Extension Agent if you would like to know more about these kits.
after it went to seed and dried out, the cattle left it alone all together. If the management plan was to increase balsamroot within the area, removing cattle during the growing season would be required. Each plant type or species will have a different timeframe when it is desired by livestock, therefore grazing plans will depend on the individual goals of the management plan. Livestock Handling Very few people enjoy building, mending, or moving fence, and that is a strong deterrent for grazing smaller pastures. Steve Cote, author of Stockmanship: A powerful tool for grazing lands management, discusses the concept of placing cattle. Through specific livestock handling techniques, Cote is able to take the movement out of a herd in a way that creates a desire to stay
Grazing Management Once you have developed a management plan, you may need to adjust your grazing management to achieve that plan. Grazing systems range from continuous grazing to daily pasture moves. As pasture size shrinks, seasonal utilization (percent of total growth) increases (Table 1). This can increase total AUMs, but also tends to increase the time needed in labor. Ecologically, this has the potential to help improve land conditions by allowing ample rest in between each grazing event. When teaching her integrated rangeland management class, University of Idaho’s Karen Launchbaugh, Ph.D., tells students that most plants Figure 3. Rangeland monitoring kit developed by OSU Extenkits can be loaned out to private land managers who have adapted for grazing, so the first bite generally sion. These want to collect more information on the landscape. will not harm them. It is th second, third, fourth and so on that is harmful as more energy from the Table 1. roots is required for new shoots. When livestock are continually on a piece of land, there are plants that never have a chance to recover as the livestock continue to graze the regrowth, eventually killing the plant. Timing of grazing can play a key role within a management plan as certain plants are either desired or avoided depending on the stage of development. While grazing cattle in the Owyhee area of Southern Idaho, I noticed the cattle were reaching through the enclosure fences and only eating arrowleaf balsamroot. This was the end of May and early June when balsamroot was still green, whereas 22
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in that location. Learning how to place cattle can help implement management goals without the need of extra fencing, reducing time and labor (Figure 4). While this does increase labor compared to continuous grazing, this time is spent directly working with the livestock which has strong anecdotal evidence to improve the overall performance and handling of the cattle. Learning how to place cattle takes some time and dedication, so anticipate time for learning this fundamental skill. OSU Research Currently, there are many claims to the benefits seen from livestock handling and livestock use for rangeland improvements. To date, there is little scientific information on this topic. OSU strives to bring the most current and applicable research to Oregon producers, and we are currently developing various projects to explore the scientific validity of these topics. Chris Schachtschneider is an assistant professor of practice for Oregon State University and the livestock and natural resource extension educator for Umatilla and Morrow Counties. He is currently focusing on livestock handling research and education, as well as improving rangeland health through monitoring and grazing management.
Figure 4. Incorporating livestock handling into the management plan can improve functionality of the whole system, reducing labor of fencing and spending more time tending to the stock.
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A few years ago the newly elected leadership of the Malheur County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) discovered that their association had apparently never been registered with the State or with IRS as a nonprofit, tax exempt organization, or as anything else. When past leaders were asked about this apparent oversight, the new people were told that MCCA is included under the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) registration. For years MCCA has, as have all OCA county affiliates, received a 10 percent share of the membership dues paid for members with addresses in their county. So, every county association affiliated with OCA has at least some income. In the case of MCCA, it also generates income through association with an annual event in the county. Many of OCA’s county affiliates also have other income in addition to the dues money kickback from OCA, and some have a dues structure of their own that generates income. Along with income (whether a little or a lot) some county associations are actively involved in campaigning for or against, and endorsing partisan political candidates and issues by participating in events, lending their names as an endorsement, or donating money to candidates and issues. Of course, since whatever other money that is raised is almost always used to sponsor events, provide scholarships, or in some other way used for good in the community, no one within the association profits from these dollars, so the association is automatically a nonprofit, tax exempt organization for both state and federal taxes. Well, everything about that last sentence is probably true, except the word automatically. Government doesn’t trust anyone, so before you can enjoy the blessings of either the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) or of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) your organization must register as some kind of entity. Oregon Cattlemen’s Association is registered with DOR as a Mutual Benefit Society and with the IRS as an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(6) nonprofit, federal tax exempt organization. Mutual WWW.ORCATTLE.COM
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Benefit Societies in Oregon can maintain their nonprofit, state tax exempt status while still conducting political activities, as long as those activities are specifically meant to benefit the membership. IRC Section 501 (c)(6) allows nonprofit trade associations a federal income tax exemption if the organization represents an entire industry or all of its components within a geographic area, but not a group that represents only part of an industry. (The words all and part here don’t imply that you represent every person in the industry but that your organization attempts to represent all of the various components of an industry, in our case, the cattle industry.) The tradeoff for this tax exempt status is that dues money and donations are not automatically tax deductable to the person or entity giving the money. In addition, OCA’s registration DOES NOT cover any other organization, including any affiliated county organization, in any way. If your county association has assumed that you’re covered under OCA’s nonprofit, tax exempt status, please take note. Registering or re-registering or correcting a previous registration isn’t hard. Even though there are about 28 different nonprofit designations, there are only a few that you need to consider. Most of the others are for use by narrowly defined organizations such as labor unions or left handed museum entry door manufacturers. If your association generates its money through dues and public events, and not by just one or two sugar daddy donors, AND you spend the money on scholarships, an annual picnic, donating to other community events, etc. AND your political activity as an organization is limited to non-partisan, all inclusive events or non-partisan explanations of issues, AND you don’t endorse or in any partisan way get involved in political activities, you can probably register as a DOR mutual benefit society and as an IRC Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The probably comes in if there are ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
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OCA WOLF COMMITTEE SEES LEADERSHIP CHANGES by OCA Intern Linnea Estergreen As Todd Nash stepped into the treasurer role this past year, OCA welcomed George Rollins and Veril Nelson into the Wolf Committee Chair positions for the Eastern and Western Regions Rollins and Nelson are already making an impact for Oregon cattle ranchers, working to connect government legislators and employees with local producers in order to reduce and mitigate incidences of wolf depredation. First speaking to the addition of Rollins as chair, Nash is optimistic, saying, “We’re really happy to have George on board, and he has had wolves in amongst his cattle for a long time and has them there currently as well. He works well with his local agents and looks forward to building better policies with his leadership.” On the far-East side of the state, Rollins currently manages Pine Valley Ranch, a cow-calf operation in Halfway. Wolf depredation is a threat that he faces every time he turns out his cattle into an area that OR. 50 is occupying, a wolf from the Harl Butte pack. “They’re in our valley and we have real concern when spring comes.” Said Rollins. Rollins’ first experience with wolf depredation was in Eastern Oregon. He faced predator depredation growing up in Eastern Texas as he worked on his uncle’s cow-calf operation, but wolves were not a concern. Rollins decided to pursue livestock production in college. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Texas A & M and a Master’s of Business from Sam Houston State University in Texas. In the past few years, Rollins 28
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has actively advocated for cattle ranchers in Oregon, testifying on multiple occasions in Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the state legislature hearings. He is dedicated to pursuing legislative action that will better protect producers. Rollins recently testified at the HB 4106 hearing to ensure adequate funding for wolf removal and other non-lethal methods. In prior years, the state had funded a range rider in Eastern Oregon, but because of budget cuts producers in Baker County were forced to pay half of the cost to keep the range rider. “If we have a fund that increases as our wolf population increases we’ll be able to address these management issues across the state and not be pinching pennies to properly manage the wolves and compensate producers for their losses,” Rollins said. Rollins knows that one producer cannot accomplish these goals alone. It takes a community of members, producers, lobbyists, and government officials to enlist change. According to Rollins, all the committee members are dedicated to voicing strong opinions to protect the Oregon cattlemen and making sure that the State of Oregon adheres to the agreement they originally made. On the other side of the mountains, West of Hwy 395, Veril Nelson is working to connect producers to government agents as the Western Region’s Wolf Committee Chair. “Veril came on board a year ago and has taken a real leadership role on Westside issues .He has made
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VERIL NELSON contact with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ODFW, Wildlife Services, and his local agents. Then reached out to producers in Southwest Oregon,” explained Nash. From childhood, Nelson has been involved in livestock production. He grew up on a diversified cropping and livestock operation in West-Central Idaho. He graduated from University of Idaho in agricultural education; Nelson spent over two decades teaching agriculture in Idaho and
Oregon before he retired—his most recent teaching position in Sutherlin. He has owned and managed stock his entire life and been an OCA member for 15 to 20 years. About 20 years ago, he transitioned from sheep to cattle because he was losing about 25 percent of his stock to smaller predators. Not only are wolves a greater threat than other predators for ranchers, they have an additional advantage over cattle in the valley because of dense tree and underbrush cover. “One of our other issues is getting all of the wolf packs collared so that we can track those wolves and know if they’ve entered the area or not. The wildlife agencies said that they would be helpful in letting us know which wolves are in our area so that we can watch our livestock closer and be prepared to use nonlethal method,” Nelson says. They continue to encroach on livestock and threaten producers’ safety and profitability. Producers can learn about nonlethal, legal methods from agents to help mitigate some of these risks. As a teacher, Nelson values communication and education. He strives to establish connections between wildlife agents and producers and understands, firsthand, that clearly communicating these issues that ranchers are facing is imperative for change. “Most of our livestock producers are lifelong learners. We recognize that we don’t know it all and we have to catch up on new, better methods in order to stay in business,” says Nelson. “We need to get ranchers up to speed… if there are wolves in an area they can get pictures or video and get those to USFWS or ODFW.” Nelson met with USFWS, ODFW, and Wildlife Services on Feb. 28 to discuss de-listing wolves and teaching producers. However, he knows that de-listing will take time and nonlethal measures do not always work. Producers will continue to lose stock even with wolf deterrents in place. As Nash continues as OCA’s treasurer, Rollins and Nelson will represent ranchers as they continue to face these problems. “I’m gladly going to help out wherever need be, but the leadership and the direction will come from those two individuals. I’m certainly willing to support wherever I can – as a cattle producer, treasurer with OCA, as well as my position as County commissioner,” Nash said.
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THE OREGON BEEF COUNCIL TODAY OREGON BEEF COUNCIL CHAIRMAN FEATURED ON PANEL ABOUT AG IN 2030 by Oregon Beef Council Chief Executive Officer Will Wise
Last fall I learned that Oregon Beef Council Chairman Jason Chamberlain, had been selected by Dan Arp, the Oregon State University Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and others to be on a panel of next generation farmers at a College of Agricultural Sciences Administrative Workshop. This was set up to capture the thoughts of young farmers from around the state on what they feel is important for Oregon’s agricultural industry as we go into the future. In fact, those represented on the panel were asked to specifically look at agriculture in our state in 2030. After working on campus in March, I stopped in the Dean’s office. I soon found myself talking to Arp and two associate deans, about what the panel had highlighted in his office a few months ago, such as labor and regulatory issues. We also talked about emerging leadership for our industry in Oregon. I walked out of the Dean’s office after discussing some business items such as the transition to the new department head for Animal and Rangeland Sciences (an interim department head is expected soon); 30
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and also the search underway for My personal thanks go a replacement for when Dean Arp out to Jason and Mary and retires this year. But the best thing the Chamberlain family for on my mind was that Jason and his always being visionary and for wife Mary were representing our volunteering their time and efforts farmers and ranchers for us and I for all future farmers and ranchers. can tell you that they have a lot of The Dean gets high marks from me respect in the Dean’s office! too because the college is uniquely Transition planning is top positioned to pose these questions of mind these days. Maybe you and circulate these finding for the discuss this on your farm or ranch benefit of all of us. or perhaps succession planning is part of your agricultural operation or business. It is a good role for the university to share some of the stories and strategies of some of our best young agricultural families. The Oregon Beef Council has been extremely fortunate to have had great leadership; it’s what makes us strong and relevant. To have top level leaders that also represent the young generation of producers is doubly Jason and Mary Chamberlain on their farm in Vale. valuable.
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by OCA Beef Improvement Committee Chair Jon Elliott
y the time you read this most of you will have been to the bull sales and will have your 2018 bull battery in place. Probably at least some of your new bulls are only about a year old and some of your bulls, including heifer bulls, are fully mature and may weigh a ton. There’s all kinds of advice about how yearling bulls should be handled. Some says that they should be paired up only with similarly aged bulls and put where you can rotate them out after two weeks or so to give them a chance to eat. Others have decided, after seeing how young bulls perform for about the last 25 years, that you needn’t worry about mixing young and old bulls. Plus, few of us have enough bulls to take some away from the cows, especially early in the breeding season. There’s much advice about how to manage your bulls after the breeding season. I think most bulls stay with the cows until fall, which means they get no special care. Plus, most bulls that are hauled home, or separated from the cows, just go on decent pasture, even if they’re thin. There’s no evidence that either of these practices cause the bulls harm. It makes sense when you see a young bull lose 200 to 300 pounds in a few weeks, to give him a rest. It also makes sense to remember that he’s losing weight because cows are cycling and they’re getting bred and the first part of the breeding season is exactly the time you want every available bull doing his thing. The quicker they are all bred, the quicker the bulls can relax. For many of you, it’s hard to get bulls back in after you’ve turned out, or maybe more accurately, it’s inconvenient to get them back in. Ideally, the way to get a shorter calving season is to limit the number of days the bulls are with the cows. It’s easier to cull an open cow than a late cow. If you spring calve (which usually starts in February, winter on the calendar) and you want to limit your calving to 60 days and you want to start in the first week of February, the bulls need to go in about May 1 and be taken out about June 30. If you have a pasture move
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scheduled about then, you can adjust the day the bulls go in to coincide with about 60 days before the move and take home as many bulls, especially young bulls, as you can when you make the move. If you have a 90-plus days calving season now, immediately reducing to 60 the days the bulls are with the cows will result in a wreck. To get to a 60-day calving season will require both limiting the number of days the bulls are with the cows and culling late calvers. Over a period of three or four years, you would each year reduce the number of days the bulls are with the cows, and at the same time, cull more late calving cows after weaning, and at the same time cull every heifer or second calver that calves outside the 60-day window. You will also need about every replacement heifer you can reasonably keep. For smaller operations with a few, or one, bulls these problems can be just as inconvenient. Not everyone has a separate place for the bulls, or bull, to be from the end of June until maybe the end of summer, and not everyone can keep their replacement heifers separate from the second calvers and the cows. Calving ease bulls for the entire small herd can alleviate the second part of this problem. (The issue of fathers breeding daughters is important but separate.) If you have no separate place for your bulls, there is at least one benefit. You can’t always know that when a cow is mounting other cows or being mounted by other cows, that she’s cycling. You can almost always know that when a cow is bulling with a bull, she’s cycling. In your small herd you can note bulling cows and plan to cull those that will calve outside of your acceptable calving season. But no matter how you approach the goal of shortening your calving season, good animal health and good nutrition are still the main ingredients for success. The other issue is big, older calving ease bulls with heifers. While that may be a problem for some operations, the physical size of most modern replacement heifers now means that you don’t need to worry about big bulls breaking down your heifers.
What can be a problem though, and not just with big bulls and little heifers, is uneven ground. Some pastures seem to always be fairly uniform and smooth. Others can get rutted and pocked over time and be hard even to walk over. Breeding on these rutted and pocked pastures doesn’t usually bother the cows or heifers much, but it can cause lameness and even crippling in bulls from the mechanical part of mating. If you can avoid these uneven pastures during the breeding season you will have fewer lame bulls. While we’re talking about breeding, a little about bull fertility is in order. Is it prudent to semen test your bulls every year? The unequivocal short answer is yes. I think you should semen test shortly before you buy bulls for next year. You should semen test every bull you would consider keeping regardless of age and you should cull every bull that fails. If you come up with some infertile bulls among those that you intended to keep, you can ease the strain on the pocketbook by keeping a sound, older bull for another year. Either way, if you semen test shortly before you ship cull bulls and buy new ones you will know exactly how many bulls you need. But even now, in April, it isn’t too late to semen test your bulls. Hardly anyone has more bulls than they need. If you are over about 25 cows per bull, and you have one or a few that are shooting blanks, you may not get some healthy and cycling cows bred when they first cycle with the bulls present. An argument can be made that an infertile bull in with the cows is worse than one fewer bulls with the cows. Most times, infertile bulls don’t know they’re infertile and their libido (sex drive) remains the same. Cow cycling is a chemical and timed event rather than an awareness event. If a cow is actively receptive to mating for about 18 hours of each cycle, being bred by an infertile bull doesn’t cause her to extend her receptivity. A dominant, but infertile bull can cause a cow, or many cows, to not get bred during that period, which puts off her chance to get bred for another three weeks or so. If you haven’t had your bulls semen tested and your calving season is longer than you think it should be, semen testing would be part of your plan to address that issue. At this late date, you may have to scramble for suitable replacement bulls, but the effort will be worthwhile. If you think it’s too late to implement the plan this year you can get an earlier start next year. And beware. Not all seedstock breeders semen test their sale bulls. They may say they do, and most of them guarantee their bulls to be fertile for the first year. The proof though, is that you have the bull tested. If he tests
infertile the breeder will make arrangements to replace him or refund your money or give you credit. The point is that new bulls can be infertile even if the breeder guarantees that they are fertile. While you’re at it, ask your veterinarian if she thinks you should test your bulls for trichomoniasis (trick). Trichomoniasis has been in Oregon for awhile. It became prevalent enough that the state veterinarian established a program to deal with it. It is a sexually transmitted disease (also found in humans) that manifests itself by early embryonic death of the fetus. What you see is a cow returning to estrus about every other cycle (maybe every 40 days) or so because the fetus has aborted, and finally settling after three or four cycles. It has been reported only in two or three counties for the last few years, but as cattle are hauled around you never know where it might show up. If your bull breeds an infected cow across the fence he will likely transmit it to your cows. Putting the bulls in with the cows is the beginning of our production cycle. We have acquired all of the ingredients necessary to produce our product and now we are setting in motion the process. At Ford, everything necessary comes together on the assembly line and after about eight hours a car comes out the end. It may not be exactly as it should be, but it can be fixed. When we start the process we usually don’t know for about six months when we preg check if we even have a product on the assembly line. That’s why we need to do the best we can to be sure everything is ready when the process begins. Fertile and healthy bulls, fertile and healthy cows, good continuing nutrition, low stress handling and an overall low stress environment will help insure that when we start the process, it works.
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A BETTER PATH FORWARD FOR THE CASCADE-SISKIYOU by Rep. Greg Walden I learned decades ago that some of the best environmentalists in Oregon are ranchers who not only love the land, but also know that proper management is essential to preserving our ranching way of life in the West for the generations to come. As Oregonians, we have a unique appreciation of the beauty of America’s public lands. We also know that policies regarding land management in Oregon are best made from the ground up and not from Washington, D.C. down. Local communities who are most affected by land management decisions deserve to have their voices heard. But all-too-often only one side gets heard and we get ignored. Few places is this problem more clear to see than in how the Clinton and Obama Administrations used their executive powers to declare national monuments, like the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southern Oregon. Unfortunately, both the original designation and the subsequent expansion reflect the top down approach to eliminate multiple-use, active management and reduce public access to public lands. Following the “midnight expansion” of the CascadeSiskiyou National Monument by President Obama in the final weeks of his administration, I heard from local county commissioners, ranchers, foresters, and private property owners whose concerns about the expansion were ignored. Some felt deceived after receiving assurances that their forest lands would not be included, only to find out that they were. This left a patchwork of public and private land and uses within the monument, creating similar conflicts that arose after the original monument designation by President Clinton. Of the 80,000 acres within the expansion boundary,
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38 percent is private land now ensnared in the monument. Nearly 90 percent of the public land within the monument is timberland that was designated by Congress for permanent timber production and revenue to fund essential county services under the O&C Act – which is the governing law of the land. The 1906 Antiquities Act gives the President of the United States sole discretion when declaring a national monument, including how much land will be designated and how it will be managed. Presidents are not required to conduct analysis or solicit public input as is required for other land management decisions, such as timber sales or grazing permits. During the Clinton and Obama administrations we saw large and last minute declarations with little public input. That’s why I’ve introduced the Public Input for National Monuments Act, which would require national monument designations to go through the same National Environmental Policy Act process as other land management decisions. This would ensure local input is formally gathered before making these decisions. Thankfully, we now have an Administration that has prioritized this issue as well. In April of 2017, President Trump issued an executive order directing a review of national monument designations declared
under the Antiquities Act since 1996, which included Cascade-Siskiyou. Shortly after this announcement was made, I welcomed Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke – a fellow Oregon Duck – to southern Oregon to get a firsthand look at the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument and the recent expansion as part of his review. Rather than looking at the monument on a map in Washington, D.C., he took a personal approach and came to the region to see what is on the ground and meet with passionate people on all sides of this issue. During our tour of the monument, Secretary Zinke and I saw firsthand the local concerns that were ignored. We visited a rancher whose grazing allotment had been cut in half by the expansion, inhibiting a cooperative grazing program developed among the rancher, the BLM, and the Forest Service to improve management of the range. We saw irrigation canals, electric transmission lines, and a buried natural gas pipeline that crisscross this landscape – far from the untouched “wilderness characteristics” one would expect to find in a national monument. Secretary Zinke’s report outlining recommendations to the President on Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument reflects these concerns. His recommendation responds to the input of local foresters, private land owners, county commissioners, and others that we heard during his visit to southern Oregon. Past presidents ignored federal law that governs much of this forest land and overstepped the original intent of the Antiquities Act by grabbing large swaths of private land pulling them into the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. This threatens private property rights, reduces timber management and revenue for the local counties to provide essential services, like law enforcement. All the worse, our forests have become more overstocked, increasing the risk of catastrophic, deadly wildfires like we saw this past summer when more than 710,000 acres of our public lands burned. Any monument designation should follow the laws already on the books, reflect the clear
mandates of the O&C Act, and respect private property rights. Secretary Zinke’s recommendation follows these principles by advocating a return to sustainable timber harvests on the O&C lands – as required by the O&C Act, and removing private lands from within the monument boundary. In Oregon, we know well the problems left behind when these land management decisions are made without meaningful public input, especially for national monument designations. The recommendations sent to President Trump on Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument represent real progress to resolve mistakes of the past and rebuild public trust. I will continue to work with the administration to protect our rights and improve public access and management on our public lands.
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PRODUCT PROMOTION LABOR OF LOVE
by Oregon CattleWomen President Wendy Bingham Spring has sprung! What a fun time of year with brandings and turn out going on. This is a great time to share what you do with others. Sharing ranchlife can be very rewarding to your operation and the guests you host. We hosted seven urban high school students for a day on the ranch. They got to see first-hand what we do every day and how quickly plans change based on what is needed of you on a moment’s notice. They helped remove a fence, watched a calf be born, feed cows, tag calves and visit with us about what they understood about ranching. We shared hardy ranch meals with them, giving us a chance to get to know them and what they already knew about the beef industry we then answered questions they had about ranchlife. Think about inviting someone to your branding, a day of fencing or to move cows with you. People enjoy knowing who it is that fuels them and the rest of the world. On March 16 we were able to hold another Masters of Beef Advocacy class in Burns. It was a great success! Among the participants we had one participant who was previously a vegan, one that is a school teacher and one that is a county commissioner. This allowed for a lot of great conversation. Thank you to all of our participants and the Harney County CattleWomen for helping this
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program happen. Also thank you to Julie Hoffman from the Oregon Beef Council for putting on the class with us. Our delicious lunch was sponsored by the Oregon Beef Council and the Oregon CattleWomen for this event. April means AG FEST! This event is amazing! We enjoy going and talking to urban area residents about BEEF! Thanks to Katharine Jackson for working so hard to make this event a success. Our interactive booth along with beef jerky makes a great place for people to stop and enjoy. We will also be doing two “BEEF” cooking demonstrations this year. If you would like to come be a volunteer in the booth and share your love of the beef industry please email us or call Katharine. Ag Fest will be held in Salem on April 28-29. ANCW Region IV and V meetings will be in Burlington, Colo., on May 3-5. Online Registration for meetings is now open: www. regonline.com/ancwregionv. Along with state reports and updates some of the other topics and classes will be: Marketing your Cattle after the Ranch, Legalized Marijuana and Colorado’s Beef Industry Impacts, and Outside the Traditional Roles. Attendees will also go on a tour of Eastern Colorado and the High Plains including stops at Burlington Feeders – 30,000 head feedlot, Schaal Cattle Co. – Pure Bred Ranch & Feeder, a Country-
Side Driving Tour, and Kit Carson County Carousel National Historic Landmark. We are looking forward to our Oregon CattleWomen Mid-year Meeting which will be held in Burns, Oregon on May 17 and 18. We have a great opportunity to go to Harney County for our membership meeting and a ranch tour. Check your email for an official invite. If you need further details e-mail us at president@orcattlewomen.org or call (208) 850-3803. The Oregon CattleWomen are honored and grateful to have been selected for a community grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services. The $1,500 grant will be used in an interactive beef display in the SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture And Energy) Center in Boardman, Oregon. This is a project we have been working on funding for the past two years. Through this donation school age children across Oregon and other attendees will have the opportunity to see how cattle provide a nutritious source of protein and a wealth of by-products used in everyday living. Northwest Farm Credit Services, Thank You, for supporting the ag industry in our education efforts!
REMINDER: RIDE FOR THE BRAND!
For $50, you can buy a spot on the custom, one of a kind chaps made by Bub Warren at Franklin
Saddlery. Advertise your outfit and support OCW in their endeavor to advance the Cattle Industry through promotion and education. With your purchase you’ll receive 1 ticket ($10 value) to be entered into the drawing for the chaps at OCW Annual Convention 2018. Should you win, Your iron will be place in the winners spot on the leg of the chaps. If you want to increase your odds, you can purchase extra raffle tickets at $10 each or 3/$25. For questions please contact Diana Wirth at (541) 891-2295 or by e-mail at dwirths4@aol.com. Please make your brand submissions. These will be awesome chaps! Oregon CattleWomen committees are working to contribute to further information and opportunities for our members and sharing the beef industry with others. Thank you for all who support us in our efforts!
Bingham Family Funnies
You can always count on parenting to keep you on your toes. Last year I was bringing my niece Megan home from a Varsity basketball game. We were listening to her analyze the game and what she thought. I then asked who they were going to play the following weekend. One of the teams was a tough one they haven’t been able to beat. They are always really good. Range (then 8 years old) said to Megan, “Oh man, you are going to lose!” I quickly chimed in, “Let’s think positive, Range.” He replied, “I AM MOM! I am POSITIVE Megan’s team is going to lose.”
SAVE THE DATE September 20, 2018 •Powell Butte, Oregon•
Cattlemen’ s Ball Join us for this exciting fundraiser benefitting Oregon Cattlemen’s Political Action Committee and the lawmakers who support YOU! For more information on this event, contact the OCA office at (503) 361-8941 April • May 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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KESSLER ANGUS BULL SALE Milton-Freewater, Ore. • Feb. 20, 2018 Col. C.D. “Butch” Booker 114 Angus bulls...........................$5,015 LORENZEN RED ANGUS BULL SALE Madras, Ore.. • Feb. 22, 2018 Col. Rick Machado 3 Red Angus herdbulls........... $19,670 90 Red Angus bulls....................$5,273 47 Red Composite bulls............$4,106 16 Black Composite bulls.........$3,735 14 heifers........................................$4,257 BAR 6 CHAROLAIS COWMAN’S KIND BULL SALE Madras, Ore.. • Feb. 23, 2018 Col. Rick Machado 99 Charolais bulls........................$4,631 BAKER ANGUS RANCH BULL SALE Vale, Ore. • Feb. 24, 2018 Sale Managed by Matt Macfarlane Marketing Col. Rick Machado 130 Angus bulls..........................$3,675 20 commercial bred heifers....$1,650 41commercial open heifers....$1,177
ROLLIN’ ROCK GENETIC PARTNERS Pilot Rock, Ore. • March 17, 2018 Col. Roger Jacobs and Col. Joe Goggins 202 Angus bulls.......................$4,288 10 registered heifers................$2,560 56 Conner heifers...................$1,311 THOMAS ANGUS RANCH Baker City, Ore. • March 6, 2018 Col. Rick Machado and Col. Trent Stewart 145 Angus bulls.......................$4,307 39 fall-calving bred heifers...$3,185 SPRING COVE RANCH & JBB/AL HEREFORDS Cattlemen’s Connection Bull Sale Bliss, Idaho • March 12, 2018 Col. Rick Machado and Col. Kyle Colyer 150 yearling Angus bulls.......$5,742 35 yearling Angus heifers.....$3,098 19 commercial heifers...........$1,401 50 bred comm. heifers..........$1,700 38 Hereford bulls....................$2,450
ROMANS RANCHES CHAROLAIS BULL SALE Westfall, Ore. • March 13, 2018 Col. Dennis Metzger BUCHANAN ANGUS RANCH BULL SALE 68 fall bulls.................................$4,624 Klamath Falls, Ore. • Feb . 25, 2018 27 spring yearling bulls..........$3,815 95 total bulls..............................$4,394 Col. C.D. “Butch” Booker 39 Buchanan Angus bulls.........$5,301 20 consignor bulls.......................$3,645
UDY CATTLE CO. Rockland, Idaho. • March 14, 2018 Col. C.D. “Butch” Booker 50 Angus bulls.........................$4,255 34 Red Angus bulls................$3,701 30 Herefords............................$2,796 47 heifers....................................$1,611 WARD RANCHES BULL SALE Gardnerville, Nev. • March 17, 2018 Col. Eric Duarte 46 Angus bulls.........................$4,172 21 Optimizer bulls..................$3,286 NINE MILE RANCH Touchet, Wash. • March 17, 2018 Col. C.D. “Butch” Booker 114 bulls.....................................$5,256 16 open heifers........................$5,003
Col. Rick Machado (center) with Art and Stacy Butler at the Cattlemen’s Connection Bull Sale near Bliss, Idaho celebrating the 99th aniversary sale of Spring Cove Ranch.
TRINITY FARMS BULL SALE Ellensburg, Wash. • March 3, 2018 Col. C.D. “Butch” Booker 126 SimAngus & Angus bulls........$5,221 47 females..............................................$2,391 HARRELL HEREFORD RANCH Baker City, Ore. • March 5, 2018 Col. C.D. “Butch” Booker 144 Hereford bulls.............................$6,140 34 registered heifers...........................$2,934 10 fall-calving cows............................$2,630 40 commercial heifers......................$1,501 7 ranch geldings..................................$7,250 10 mares................................................$5,680
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DEPARTURES DON BAILEY
Donald Elgin Bailey, DVM
years, served on Roseburg Planning Commission and
passed away March 20, 2018, at
was one of the founders of the Douglas County Soil
his home with his family by his
& Water Committee. He also helped to keep the FFA
side. He was born April 30, 1926,
going after it nearly closed down for one year.
in Ross, California, to Elgin and Elsie Bailey. He married his high school sweetheart Betty Jane Turner at Upper Lake, Calif. After their wedding in 1945, they moved to Fort
In 1974, while he was state president of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, he was instrumental in starting the Veterinary Department at Oregon State University. He also served as a guest
lecturer for 20 years. In 1981, Don was presented Collins, Colo, where Don attended Veterinary College with a degree of Honorary American Farmer Lifetime and Betty worked to support their expenses. The Achievement Award from the Future Farmers of couple raised three children.
Don decided early in life to become a veterinarian. During their last year in Fort Collins, their first daughter, Linda Kay, was born. Upon Dons graduation the Baileys moved to Roseburg to serve an internship testing cows. After Dr. George Nichols death, the Baileys purchased his practice and started the Bailey Veterinary Clinic on Garden Valley Boulevard. Daughter Barbara Jane and son Blair Elgin were born in Roseburg. Betty worked at the clinic and soon Dons parents and two brothers moved to Roseburg to help with the business that continues in operation today at the same Roseburg address. With only two veterinarians in the county in the mid-1950s, the practice was very busy. Father Bailey remodeled a garage into a small clinic. Later he remodeled the Anderson sheet metal shop next door into a larger clinic. In 1958, brother Bob Bailey graduated from Colorado Veterinary School. He and his wife Lavern joined the practice.
America for his work with FFA students. In 1989, he was selected from 50,000 veterinarians as the American Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year. In 2001, Don received the Diamond Pioneer Award from OSU and later he received the Pioneer Award from the Douglas County Livestock Association. In 2013, he was honored as the 2012 First Citizen of the Year by the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Don loved his family and enjoyed all the get togethers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Don especially enjoyed helping Betty with the school childrens tours to the couples Bar None Ranch during lambing season. He is survived by his wife Betty of 72 years, one brother, three children, six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held March 31 at
Don enjoyed the veterinary practice and especially the Douglas County Fairgrounds. He requested that in lieu of flowers, donations to the farm and ranch families he worked with. As
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the practice grew, small animal medicine grew too.
the OSU Foundation, Oregon State University would
Don loved working with people in the community.
be made “In memory of Dr. Don Bailey.” The school is
He served as a lay leader for the United Methodist
aware of his request and they can be reached by phone
Church, was a member of Kiwanis Club for over 50
or mail.
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DEPARTURES FRED ROULET
Frederick “Fred” William Roulet, 95, of Elgin, passed away on March 15, in a local care facility. He passed away after sustaining injuries feeding his cattle. A celebration of his life and his wife, Helen, who preceded him in death, was held at the Homestead Country Gathering Church on April 7. Fred was born November 24, 1922 in Elgin, Oregon to Leo and Nellie (Parsons) Roulet. He spent his entire life on the Roulet ranch, which has been in the family for 101 years. He attended elementary school at a country school on Cricket Flat and graduated from Elgin High School. Fred was active in school sports, lettering in baseball and football. Fred married Helen Van Blokland on Nov. 7, 1942 in Walla Walla, Wash. They were married for 73 years. Fred was a self-employed rancher his entire life. Fred and Helen raised registered Hereford cattle for over 50 years. He raised and sold registered Hereford bulls all over the northwest. Fred pastured his commercial herd on his ranch in the lower Minam for many years. Fred was a long-time member of the Elgin Stampeders. He rode in the first Elgin Stampede Drill Team. Fred and Helen enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, traveling to Alaska to visit and fish with their grandchildren. Fred also enjoyed hunting and packing into the Minam and Wallowa Mountains. His greatest love was always being on the ranch and raising cattle. He was involved with cattle until his passing. Fred is survived by his daughter, Sharron Tarter of Elgin, OR; sister, Norma Jean Elmer of Cove, OR; 3 grandchildren, Paula stringer (Ian) of Kent, WA, Mitch Tarter (Sarah) of Wasilla, AK and Scott Tarter of North Pole, AK; 2 great granddaughters; 8 great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Elgin Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department, 155 N 10th, Elgin OR 97827.
RON DAVIS
Ronald Ramon Davis passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018, at home with family at his side. Ron was born in Bend, on March 28, 1939, to Brown F. Davis and Dorothy Davis. He graduated from Bend Senior High School and later met the love of his life, Rosemarie Arbow. They married in 1959, and spent more than 58 wonderful years together. Ron attended Central Oregon and Lane Community Colleges. He started his career in the assessor’s office in Deschutes County and went on to become a drafting supervisor at Eugene Water and Electric Board, where he worked for 35 years. He also served as a volunteer on the Lane County Mounted Sheriff ’s Posse, completing search and rescue missions and performing horse drills in rodeos and parades across the state. He enjoyed retirement in the beautiful High Desert. Year-round, he looked forward to planning and spending time gathering with friends and family at his property in Fort Rock, known as the “Juniper Outfit.” Ron was always eager to grab his saddle when friends made a call out to him to join their cattle drives. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and horseback riding. He lived his whole life in Oregon. Over the years, Ron and Rosemarie spent time travelling the countryside in their RV and exploring Arizona in the winters. Ron was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He was a very caring brother and loyal friend to many. He made a genuine effort to stay in touch with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all. Ron is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; and three children, Cheryl Althoff of Eugene, Susan Brouillard of Bend, and Michael Davis of Bend. Ron leaves behind four granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. A graveside blessing was held March 9 at the Pilot Butte Cemetery in Bend. A celebration of life will follow. Memorial donations in Ron’s memory may be made to: Partners In Care or St. Vincent de Paul.
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