The Progressive Rancher November/December 2014 by The Progressive Rancher

NCA 2009 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award Recipient

When it comes to your to-do list,

put your future first. www.edwardjones.com

www.edwardjones.com

Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review.

When it comes to your to-do list, When it comes to your to-do list,

putyour your future future first. put first.

A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s develop strategies to help keep your finances in line best for the future. To past help keep everything date, Decisions made in the maygoals. no longer up be to what’s with your shortand long-term Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review. best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Edward Jones offers complimentary A financial review is aa great opportunityfinancial to sit facereview. to

To find out how to get your financial goals face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and onfinancial track, review call orisvisit today. A a great opportunity to sit face to develop strategies to help keep your finances in line face with anshortEdward financial with your andJones long-term goals.advisor and develop strategies to help keep your finances in line with and goals. Toyour find shortout how tolong-term get your financial goals

on track, call or visit today. Jason B Land, AAMS® To find out how to get your financial Financial Advisorgoals

on track, call or visit today. 2213 North 5th Street

In this Issue... Nevada Cattlemen’s Assn.............pgs. 3-9 Talking About NCBA........................pg. 1 NRRC...............................................pg. 12

Suite A Jason B Land, Elko, NV 89801AAMS® Financial Advisor 775-738-8811 .

UNR College of Ag......................... pg. 31 Obituaries......................................... pg. 31

Eye on the Outside........................... pg. 14 Nevada Farm Bureau....................... pg. 17 Nevada CattleWomen...................... pg. 18 Fumes from the Farm....................... pg 19 Buy Nevada: Perazzo Dairy.....pgs. 20-21 Cowboy Express in Elko.................pg. 22

Mind of a Millennial, Part VI..........pg. 29

Secure on the Ranges....................... pg. 32 Churchill FFA.................................. pg. 33 NV Dept of Agriculture............ pgs. 34-35 NV Priority Weeds: Kochia..... pgs. 36-37 HWCWMA: Herbicides..................pg. 39

Nevada Stallion Stakes....................pg. 23 Elko Co. Fair.............................pgs. 24-25

2213 5th Street JasonNorth B Land, AAMS® Suite A Financial Advisor Elko, NV 89801 . 775-738-8811 2213 North 5th Street

Beef Checkoff............................ pg. 26-27 Look Up: The Good Life.................pg. 28

Suite A Elko, NV 89801 775-738-8811

Van Norman & friends Results.pgs. 40-41 Ramblings of a Ranch Wife.............pg. 42 Edward Jones................................... pg. 43

The Coloring Page is on vacations this issue, but will return in January. Member SIPC

ELKO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Member SIPC

• Share Draft Accounts • Timeshare Certificates • ATM Cards/Debit Cards • IRAs • Visas

• Consumer Loans • Money Orders Member SIPC • Share Savings Accounts • Free Notary

The Progressive Rancher Owner/Editor/Publisher – Leana Stitzel progressiverancher@elko.net

Graphic Design/Layout/Production – Julie Eardley julie@jeprographics.com

Cover Photo: Unknown Photographer Published 9 times each year, The Progressive Rancher is mailed to more than 7,000 approved addresses, and has digital and print readership reaching more than 30,000. The Progressive Rancher is published monthly. The views and opinions expressed by writers of articles appearing in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor. Letters of opinion are welcomed by The Progressive Rancher. Rates for advertising are available upon request. Advertising in The Progressive Rancher does not necessarily imply editorial endorsement. Liability for any errors or omissions in advertisements shall not exceed the cost of the space occupied by the error or omission. The Progressive Rancher is free to people working and active in the livestock industry. The Progressive Rancher is donated to the agricultural industry. If you are not currently receiving this magazine on a regular basis, and would like to be a part of The Progressive Rancher family, contact us by e-mail at progressiverancher@elko.net, today, so we can include you on our mailing list. If you have moved or changed addresses, please notify us, by e-mail, so we can keep you informed. All requests for the magazine must be made by e-mail.

ELKO

2397 Mountain City Hwy. Elko Junction Shopping Center Elko, Nevada 89801-1496

Phone: (775) 738-4083 Fax: (775) 738-2582

1188 Court St., #81, Elko, NV 89801 (208) 733-1828 • progressiverancher@elko.net

Phone: (775) 753-6272

WWW.PROGRESSIVERANCHER.COM

559 W. Spring Valley Ct., Ste. 7 Spring Creek, Nevada 898015-6811

www.elkofcu.org

2 November/December 2014

Leana Stitzel, Owner/Editor

SPRING CREEK Fax: (775) 753-6280

Ads sent to or built by The Progressive Rancher become property of this magazine.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

RIDING FOR THE NCA BRAND Ron Torell, President Nevada Cattlemen’s Association

Drought EA Appeal

by JJ Goicoechea, President Nevada Land Action Association, The legal arm of Nevada Cattlemen’s Association

ith the changing of the season comes time to wean calves, process cows, sneak in one last cutting of hay, select replacements and prepare to ship the majority of Nevada’s 2014 produced crops for agriculture. While 2014 didn’t start out as the most promising for precipitation, timely and often over adequate summer and early fall rains produced record forage in many locations. Calves are weighing more than expected this spring in some areas and that pesky October green grass is proving to be a hurdle to overcome in gathering cattle for some. Record prices for cattle have producers focused on herd health and ensuring every animal comes home. With any luck some assistance from the Great White Cowboy will come soon to sweep out the remnants and start what many hope turns out to be a “Winter Of”. Now I know that this introductory paragraph is not note worthy as news to many of us, but I think it is important to set the ground work for what I am going to discuss here. No one can argue that last winter was once again dry and snow pack and the subsequent stream flows this spring were far below average and what we need to provide water resource recharge to much of Nevada. This leads us to the conclusion that we are in a drought. Merriam-Webster defines drought as, “a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain”. It continues, 1: a period of dryness especially when prolonged; specifically: one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth. Now granted I merely used a dictionary and looked up the word drought, so it may not be an accurate definition, but my elementary school teachers should smile at the fact that I “looked it up”. The purpose of citing the definition is so that we can start to analyze the drought we are in. While a dictionary defines drought as above, the Battle Mountain District BLM Drought EA states on page 1: “Drought is defined by the Society of Range Management as, “(1) a prolonged chronic shortage of water, as compared to the norm, often associated with high temperatures and winds during spring, summer and fall. (2) A period without precipitation during which soil water content is reduced to such an extent that plants suffer from lack of water””. Consistency between the definitions is that crops/plants suffer or are prevented from successful growth. Again I reference the record forage production is many areas and the continued “plague” of fall green grass for some. To me these don’t fully fall in line with two definitions of drought. There has been much discussion about and attention paid to actions taken by BLM offices when it comes to drought and “Drought EA’s”. The reason for so much anxiety is that these documents provide an open ended application for reduction and/ or removal of livestock from BLM administered lands contained within districts with Drought EA’s on the shelf. Perhaps some are not aware that these documents were completed and adopted by District Managers through a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and that no Decision Record was ever signed. There was no true coordination and limited if any cooperating agency input was sought. NEPA, while an often cumbersome and obstructive policy when trying to get projects on the ground, is a process that ensures coordination and cooperating agency participation. Many of the problems found in the Drought EA’s in Nevada were addressed in comments from local government, industry, and individuals, but these were nothing more than public comments and the FONSI enabled the Bureau to adopt the EA’s and place them on a shelf until they were needed. A truly helpful program of flexibility and adaptive management would be embraced by industry I feel, but this can only be created and implemented through real cooperation. The Battle Mountain District has now dusted off its EA and is applying it in order to reduce and eliminate grazing in areas of central Nevada within the district. I once again reference the fact that much of central Nevada, including areas in which this www.progressiverancher.com

EA is being applied, has experienced tremendous forage production. While the US Drought Monitor still shows much of Nevada under severe or exceptional drought the Vegetation Drought Response Index shows average to above average plant health, again due to timely and adequate precipitation. When the Drought Monitor itself has a disclaimer that it is not a forecasting tool and it focuses on broad-scale conditions and local conditions may vary, I find it hard to swallow the fact that a land management agency would rely so heavily on this monitor rather than sound, on the ground data. On September 22nd, 2014 Nevada Land Action Association (NLAA) and Public Lands Council filed a Notice of Appeal of the August 22nd Decision from the Field Manager’s Decision involving the Agenta Allotment, Mount Lewis Field Office, Nevada. As current President of NLAA I feel it was time to stand up and challenge the recent actions of the BLM in Nevada in regards to “Drought Management” and an all around continued reduction in grazing, directly impacting Nevada agriculture industry, our rural communities, our resource health, and our futures. The main focus of this appeal is that the Drought EA’s are stale and were not properly evaluated and adopted in the first place. If these documents are allowed to stand and the actions managers are taking with these documents are not challenged and over turned, the public land livestock industry in Nevada is destined to crumble and all associated businesses will follow suit. Language referencing drought according the US Drought Monitor and one growing season beyond cessation of the drought according this monitor enables grazing to be eliminated on ranges some 60+% of the time. No operation can stay in business only operating 40% of the time. We can no longer afford to stand idly by and hope that common sense and reason will prevail. The time to start pushing back and truly taking the fight to them, as our adversaries have done for years, is now. This undertaking is not going to be easy or cheap, but then again, what worthwhile endeavor is. Leadership in Nevada’s livestock industry has stepped up and is standing shoulder to shoulder on this issue. Contributions from Nevada Land Action Association, Public Lands Council, the Nevada Farm Bureau, and Elko County Farm Bureau have been pledged to fight this legal battle. Contributions from Eureka County and The Sustainable Grazing Coalition will be made available for securing professional scientific data relating to the Drought EA and on the ground conditions, not going toward funding the legal appeal. I am not going to beat around the bush, it is going to take a commitment from everyone with an interest in rural Nevada, agriculture, and our economies if we are going to be successful in this and forthcoming challenges to federal agency policy and actions. Those of us in the cattle industry know we are in an incredible market today. Many of us will put money into ranch improvements and additions to our operations, as we should. Now I ask all of you to take a look out the window at your operations. Isn’t now a necessary time to put some resources into protecting our rights? I often said that WE must fight to protect the future of agriculture for future generations. Consider our children and grandchildren, if they are going to have the opportunity to continue to preserve our ranching heritage we need to contribute to our own defense. Membership dues to NLAA and contributions made to the Association go directly into fighting legal and administrative battles that impact agriculture in Nevada. Not only farmers and ranchers are going to be impacted by these battles. Each rural small business owner, sportsmen, and recreationists in our rural areas will be impacted negatively by continued restrictions and reductions to livestock operators. The time to go on the offensive is today, if we can’t and won’t contribute to our own defense today, then when? Should you like to contribute to NLAA and support these and other efforts you may do so by contacting the NCA office at nca@nevadabeef.org or 775-738-9214.

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 3

Young Cattlemen Day Free for 1st Timers at Annual Convention Pre-Registered Attendees Sponsored for All Meals and Events

By Stephanie Licht, Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director

oung Cattlemen’s Day, on Tuesday, November 4 will host the entire day for anyone 18 to 45 who is a first time convention participant and who wants to learn more about the Nevada cattle business. Prospective guests must be PREREGISTERED to have Convention Registration Fees waived for the day with Lunch, Supper and Western Fun Night tickets provided at no charge. Our guests are encouraged to attend and participate in the many activities, educational workshops and issue discussions taking place throughout the day. For those Young Cattlemen not able to preregister, registration on site will be at a special reduced rate. Registration forms are on the web at http://www.nevadacattlemen.org/convention.aspx . The full 2014 Cattlemen’s, Woolgrowers and NLAA Joint Annual Convention will run from November 3-5, 2014 at the Elko Convention Center where the main Hall will be full of Trade Show exhibitors plus larger exhibits outside. These vendors all look forward to visiting with conventioneers about products and services stockmen might use in their business. After Monday Rangeland Resource Commission, Grazing Board, CattleWomen and Nevada Land Action Committee meetings are over folks are encouraged to Explore Elko for dinner on their own at a Night on the Town, where Conventioneers can pick from a wide variety of eateries. Tuesday features Woolgrowers’ and CattleWomen’s Breakfasts, and the Legislative Affairs Breakfast to which everyone is invited with Lobbyist Neena Laxalt highlighting

what the Legislature might throw at the industry next February. Research & Education will discuss Teacher of the Year and Scholarship and have a CABNR representative come in. Zoetis is sponsoring three segments of Cattlemen’s College, two covering Young Cattlemen subjects of interest. Private Lands, Wildlife and Natural Resources will discuss Energy issues and hunting Sage Grouse among other hot topics. Nevada Beef Council Lunch will cover Beef Checkoff issues, such as the USDA Secretary’s proposal to wrench control of Beef Council away from states and producers for a more expensive unnecessary government program. Public Lands Committee will be discussing the Drought EA, Sage Grouse, Desert Land Entry, cattle shootings and other issues. Finally, there will be an evening Young Cattlemen’s & Leadership Reception and Western Fun Night Supper and Dance. Wednesday will start with an Inspirational Breakfast, there will be breaks and lunch in the Trade Show, Cattlemen’s College and Prevention and Progress Animal Management workshops, NCA General Membership and Board of Directors’ meetings and it will all wrap up with the Annual Awards Banquet closing out the Convention. As always, more information is available from staff at the Cattlemen’s office 775 738 9214 or smcknight@nevadabeef.org. Nevada Cattlemen’s, Land Action, CattleWomen’s and Woolgrowers’ Associations look forward to your participation and to visiting with you at the event.

Letter to the Editor

Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Requests Public’s Assistance The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, Nevada Farm Bureau, Nevada Department of Agriculture and affected ranchers are asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending individuals responsible for the malicious shootings of over fifty-seven (57) head of cattle across northern Nevada, so far found north of Wells, in the Suzie Creek area near Elko and the Martin Basin Area north of Paradise Valley in Humboldt County. These 2014 shootings have been occurring since mid-summer and the latest find was Wednesday, October 15. In the wake of these shootings more injured and dead animals may be found as cattlemen continue their fall gather. This type of malicious act is a felony punishable by imprisonment and large monetary fines including restitution for damages. Donations are being collected and pledged to the Reward Trust Fund held by the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association for the arrest and conviction of the guilty party(s) and to date totals $20,600. Cattle shootings in Northern Elko County near Tuscarora and the Midas area have occurred over the past three years and these recent shootings seem to be an extension of that activity. Herders living with and caring for livestock has been a staple of human activity and survival since the world began. These animals are not just part of the business end of ranching that supports our states’ economy. And these are

4 November/December 2014

By Ron Torell, Nevada Cattlemen’s President

not just “dumb animals.” These living, breathing creatures are known individually to their owners, some may belong to ranch children that raised them, and while not lap-pets, they are just as beloved by their caretakers as our city cousins’ dogs, cats and other furry family members. It is estimated the value of animals maimed and destroyed so far may exceed $250,000, not to mention the in-humane treatment and suffering of these animals. Land owners and law enforcement are using every tool at their disposal. However, eyes on the ground in the form of responsible outdoorsmen and women are most often the best source of key information. Since 87% of Nevada’s land is under federal control and often very remote and hidden we are asking the general public, hunters, outdoor recreationalists, cowboys, mountain bikers, hikers, picnickers, OHV’ers and/or anyone with any kind of tip or observations to please report suspicious activities or persons to the local County Sheriff. One small piece of evidence may provide the clue needed leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these atrocious acts of animal cruelty and agri-terrorism. Ranchers own strategic private property - lands which often provide the only access to many of Nevada’s public lands. These vicious acts of agri-terrorism, such as randomly shooting living animals, and leaving them to suffer The Progressive Rancher

and the continuous malicious destruction of fences, removal and destruction of gates and wanton vandalism of other elements of private and business property often prompts land owners to restrict or close off completely access across their private property to federal lands for recreation, hunting and other outdoor activities. Nevada’s livestock industry recognizes that 99% of recreationalists, hunters and outdoorsmen and women are very responsible and courteous individuals who respect another’s private property, their landscape and the environment. We appreciate that. However, we are asking for help from the 99% to put a stop to the death and mutilative destruction of living, breathing animals done by the 1% of irresponsible derelicts. With the general public’s assistance the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, Nevada Farm Bureau and Nevada Department of Agriculture are confident the perpetrators of these senseless acts of animal cruelty will be caught. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Elko County Sheriff’s Office at 775-777-2507 or the Nevada Department of Agriculture at 775-738-8076. Contributions to the Reward Trust Fund are being collected by the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, P O Box 310, Elko, NV 89803, or call 775 738 9214. www.progressiverancher.com

2014 NCA 100,000 Mile Award Recipient — Marvin Colyer – Born May 1, 1933 —

arvin’s earliest memory of first venturing off the ranch on horseback alone was when he was five years old and he visited his aunt who lived near the schoolhouse on Cherry Creek. He never did anything on foot if he could possibly do it on horseback. He was raised on his family’s ranch in Three Creek, Idaho. Three Creek is located about 37 miles west of Rogerson in southern Idaho. Marvin rode his horse five miles round trip to school every day. Sometimes the round trip would get a little rectangular when he would sneak out of class with Bill Clark to go play on the desert. They didn’t have a way to tell the time so they would ride back and ask the teacher if it was time to go home yet. When he was eleven, Rolly Hawes hired Marvin to help several older cowboys trail about 300 head of horses from the 7U ranch at Three Creek to the railroad in Rogerson. He also helped Bracketts move 250 head of horses to the railroad. Then when he was 12, Marvin and a 16 year old boy spent the summer camped out in Lime Creek Basin looking after cows. They were responsible for packing out salt, keeping the cows on good feed, and doctoring. One winter night Marvin rode home from grade school to find his dad’s saddle horse had come home dragging the reins. His family was worried that something bad had happened to him so they sent Marvin to go find him. Marvin rode 35 miles in the dark leading the lost horse to the camp his father had been at on the desert. He was relieved to see a lamp light at his dad’s camp and to find out that the horse had only jerked away from him. They were able to ride home together the next day. He rode with the wagon each year in the spring to trail cattle to summer range on the desert. In early summer they gathered and brought them to the Humboldt Forest for summer grazing and then back home in the fall. At that time no one had trailers or trucks so they had to trot out to wherever they were going to gather. When George Clark passed away the family hired Marvin and his cousin to gather their cattle from Bill Gibbs’ Ranch out of Wells, Nevada, and to bring them back over the mountain to Three Creek. It took him six weeks to complete that job. Part of one winter when Marvin was a teenager, he and his oldest brother Troy camped at Malad trails on the desert between Three Creek and Clover Creek. They were caring and herding the family’s and Ray Blicks’ cattle on winter grazing. It had been cold and they were cooped up in a small trailer together. Marvin wanted to go home but Troy was dragging his feet. The next morning they woke up to 1 ½ feet of snow and the cows were heading home without them. When he was 16, Marvin and his cousin trailed 25 to 30 head of horses from Clover Creek to the Sand Springs Ranch in the Hagerman Valley. His father passed away that year and Marvin’s brothers and sisters had all gotten married or had jobs elsewhere so Marvin took care of the home ranch with his mom. He did this for 4 years until his older sister bought the ranch. During that time Marvin also broke horses for the neighbors to earn his spending money. Marvin moved to Nevada in the spring of 1956 and worked for the Horseshoe Ranch through three owners. While working for Bob Hadley at the Horseshoe Ranch, he and Bob spent many weekends team roping at Carlin Field, Jack Creek, and the Elko fairgrounds. Marvin has also worked for the 71 Ranch, the Circle L, and Glasiers. Marvin managed Rancho Grande at North Fork for 14 www.progressiverancher.com

years until it sold in 1988. At Rancho Grande they put cattle on the BLM in the spring and then trucked to the mountain in the fall to gather and trail them home. It took three days to bring them home with them traveling fifteen miles each day. The also made several other drives each fall. Marvin and his wife Leah bought their place outside of Filer, Idaho, where they currently reside, in 1993. During the last twenty years he has helped his grandson Josh break his first colt and he continues to raise his own cows. The only riding he does lately is on a four wheeler but he continues to be the first person his family goes to whenever they have a question on horses. Marvin has definitely done more than his share of time horseback and we can bet that he wouldn’t give back a minute.

Tammy Colyer’s memories of riding with Dad (Marvin Colyer)

Dad and Mom bought me a cute little Tennessee walker horse that I really liked because he had lots of energy. No matter how much I rode that horse he never got tired and he always had to be first in front of the cows you were trailing, and in front of everyone’s horses on the way home. My arm would get so tired of holding him back all day. My dad told me to put him behind his horse one day to slow him down but he told me not to let him put his nose under his horse’s tail. I regret not listening because Dad’s horse Bear put a perfect horseshoe print on my thigh. I remember Dad telling me not to get off my horse in case it was broken because it was a long way down Tennessee Mountain to Tennel camp where the truck was parked. My dad started a gelding colt out of my brother’s mare and he never really liked people. Dad named him Cricket for some reason. He would take to Dad every now and then, but other than that, he was a great cow horse and dad put a lot of miles on him. One day the Reed kids went running by Cricket up on Juniper Ridge in Jiggs and it took some doing but he bucked Dad off. Dad decided to thin the horse herd when he got to Idaho so he thought he would let Cricket do what he liked best. He tried to sell him to Shawn Davis for the CSI rodeo team. Dad said the kid that picked him felt pretty confident he could ride that “old cowboy’s” ranch horse. He couldn’t and Shawn told Dad he was too much for these college kids. Dad sold him to Russell’s pro stock and we heard he made it to the national finals. My fondest memories are still riding all the many miles with my Dad in North Fork, Sunflower flat, Tennessee Mountain and Jiggs. Some people call it work but it never seemed like it was with Dad, he always made it fun. The secret to my Dad’s ability to ride so many miles was Mom’s sourdough pancakes in the morning and knowing those Dutch ovens were full of good food at the end of the ride. If you doubt that my Dad has rode 100,000 miles, just watch him walk and that’s with three hip replacements.

Comments by Marilyn Tipton on Marvin Colyer

The most memorable ride I went on with Dad was when we were gathering cows out of the meadow to move to the mountains. Dad and my brother were on one side of the willows and my uncle and I were on the other side. We were whooping and hollering to scare the cattle out and of course being twelve I was in the lead of my uncle by quite a distance. I could hear something coming out of the willows ahead of me so I guided the gentle old horse toward the noise. We had just reached the edge of the willows when The Progressive Rancher

a deer jumped over my horse’s neck. My horse bolted back from the willows and I grabbed the saddle horn. I looked back behind me to see if my uncle had seen the deer and he was not in sight. Knowing no one would believe me, I didn’t say anything. Later that day while driving the cows, Dad came alongside me and with a little grin asked if I was scared when the deer jumped over my horse’s neck. He had ridden in a clearing just in time to see the whole thing. When we were kids Dad would saddle a gentle old horse and put the rope on an old vehicle hood and pull it all over the snow covered field. The trick was trying to stay on when he would take a quick turn. One weekend when gathering Island Field, Mom, Tammy and I were sent down one canyon and the guys went down another. When we reached the bottom and were putting the cattle in the pen, we heard more cattle coming from up above. Of course, it was decided the women had overlooked some. Dad had drawn a deer tag and I was so happy when he asked if I wanted to go along. Dad, Uncle Jim and I saddled the horses and road up through the meadows at Welcome. I will never forget the view looking down upon Angel Lake. Even though Dad did not get any deer that day, we did see some great range. The family trucked up to the head of the Lamoille Canyon one August day thinking we could make it up to the top and back in a day. I was on my little quarter horse who loved sandwiches, pancakes, and any human food with grain products. We stopped for lunch and the horses were hobbled by the lake. When we got ready to continue the trip the other horses had gone quite a ways away so Dad had me call my horse and caught him with a leftover sandwich. We never did make it to the top we were only about two miles away when we ran into deep snow. On the way down my colt kept leaving the trail and putting his feet into the snow, but Dad hung back and made sure we all got down off the mountain before dark. Over the years, I have enjoyed riding the different ranges in Carlin and the North Fork areas with my family who made up the crew on the weekends. Dad would line us out on which canyon we would take during the fall gathers and at the end of the ride we would enjoy a Dutch oven meal prepared by Mom. I have seen Dad ride when he was sick with flu or with a broken jaw and a broken leg but he always seemed most happy when he was horseback. Dad hated to walk when there was a horse near. He would leave his horse on the lawn during lunch so he could ride back to the fields. Of course the horses never objected to the fresh green grass. If they made a horse pedometer I am sure my Dad has ridden more than 100,000 miles and enjoyed every mile. November/December 2014 5

December 2014

Ron Torell, President Nevada Cattlemen’s Association

2014 NCA Cattleman of the Year

uring the November 3-5, 2014 Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) convention, Jon Griggs, manager of Maggie Creek Ranches, will be recognized as the recipient of the NCA/American AgCredit Cattleman of the Year. This award is the most prestigious award that NCA bestows upon one of its own. It was established to recognize NCA members who have made significant contributions to the NCA, their community, the land and the beef industry. Born in a military family, Jon spent many of his youthful summers with his grandparents in Nevada. Working for area ranches as a cowboy, Jon was a quick learner. He always excelled in whatever was placed in front of him. It was on these Nevada ranches as a buckaroo that Jon began his lifetime love affair with agriculture and the range livestock industry. His strong work ethic and positive attitude has earned the respect of ranch owners, co-workers, neighbors, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Forest Service (FS), Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF), Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), conservation groups such as Trout Unlimited, and the leaders of the livestock industry, such as those at NCA. From buckaroo to ranch manager, Jon is well known for his cooperative nature. Elko BLM assistant district manager Tom Warren and Tuscarora BLM field office fisheries biologist Carol Evans have conveyed the positive cooperative nature of Maggie Creek Ranches with BLM and the on-the-ground results of that good working relationship. Case-in-point is the cooperative work highlighted as a side bar story to this article. Nevada Division of Forestry commander Tom Turk and Dylan Rader, assistant fire management officer for Elko BLM District praised Jon’s leadership in the Fire Liaison program. “Jon was instrumental and on the ground floor of establishing our local liaison program (see second side bar story). Jon Griggs has been an integral part of the formation and evolution of the Liaison Program since its inception in 1999. He has worked tirelessly with local, state, and federal government agencies as well as his neighbors and fellow ranchers to ensure the success of our local Fire Liaison Program. His work ethic and respect from others has been a driving factor in being able to recruit new members into the program. As these new members are added every year the program continues to evolve and become better,” concludes Turk and Rader. Trout Unlimited research scientist Helen Neville, Ph.D., credits much of their success with the re-establishment of the Lahontan cutthroat trout to the cooperative work done between Maggie Creek Ranch and their organization. “Our partnership with Jon Griggs began in 2001 when we initiated a long-term fish monitoring study to track the response of Lahontan cutthroat trout to planned restoration activities on public and private properties in Maggie Creek. Over the years Jon has graciously allowed us access to his land for this work and has provided important on-the-ground insight and various forms of logistical support for Trout Unlimited field crews. Throughout our collaboration, now 13 years in the running, Jon has consistently supported the goals of the collaborative restoration in Maggie Creek and has had a keen appreciation of how habitat improvements that benefit trout also benefit cattle and thus the ranch’s bottom-line. More recently, he has partnered on our habitat assessment work in Susie Creek as well as a new (and fairly intensive) effort to install antenna structures on his private Maggie Creek properties to track fish movement. He has also participated in several important outreach opportunities to the ranching community providing key messages about how habitat restoration in both Maggie and Susie Creek has increased water and forage security for his operations. In short, we greatly appreciate the cooperation and support of Jon Griggs in helping us restore one of the largest remaining

6 November/December 2014

populations of Lahontan cutthroat trout – our state fish and an important component of Nevada’s natural heritage,” concludes Helen. Connie Lee, NDOW private lands coordinator, has worked with Jon on numerous habitat restoration projects throughout the last several years. These have included native plant reseeding after fire, retrofitting fences to wildlife friendly standards, and most recently with funding from NDOW’s Landowner Incentive Program (LIP). The LIP has protected and will continue to preserve and restore a spring and outflow aquatic system that provides important habitat for the Columbia spotted frog which is native to Nevada and is also a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act. From a manager’s standpoint, Jon works hard at keeping the land and natural resources of Maggie Creek Ranches in pristine condition believing that it is man’s responsibility to ranch in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. Under Jon’s leadership Maggie Creek Ranch is part of the Oregon Country Beef Marketing Alliance program and more recently initiated a direct marketing program of MCR freezer beef. Jon maintains an aggressive genetic improvement program on ranch cattle which includes buying quality bulls as well as an artificial insemination program on replacement heifers. Employee retention at Maggie Creek Ranch is unheard of in the ranching industry and can be credited to Jon’s managerial ability. Jon along with his wife Shelly, son Wyatt and daughter Mackie, reside on the Maggie Creek Ranch located west of Elko. Jon donates his time and talent to several community events and activities including the Ag in the Classroom program, 4-H and youth sports. He is also emergency medical treatment certified (EMT), holds a CDL license, is an excellent horseman, cattlemen and cow dog trainer/handler. Neighbors and friends Mitch and Rhonda Heguy have nothing but praise for their neighbor to the west while employees Travis and Jennifer Whiteley enjoy the friendship and positive employee/employer relationship that continues to grow with each passing year. The Searle family, Jon’s employer and the owners of Maggie Creek Ranch, are delighted about the recognition given to Jon as NCA Cattlemen of the Year and praise his professional and personal performance both on and off the ranch. NCA is a better organization because of Jon’s involvement. Along with having been in the officers’ lineup for years, Jon, through his many hours of donation, has served on many NCA committees including bull sale sifting, by-laws and resolution committees and executive committees. Additionally he has represented the livestock industry on many outside committees and issues that affect our livelihood. Jon brings calm and common sense to big issues with his pleasant way of communication and dry sense of humor. As you can see the NCA Cattleman of the Year award is more about character, work ethic, honesty, integrity, management, cooperation and stewardship of the land than it is about being a “good cowboy.” As leader of NCA it is my honor to announce this year’s recipient of NCA’s Cattleman of the Year award: Jon Griggs. Jon will receive a custommade western hat compliments of American AgCredit during the awards banquet at the NCA convention. Through this monthly column our hope is to update those involved in the Nevada Livestock industry about the issues NCA is working on for our mission continues to be to promote, preserve and protect a dynamic and profitable Nevada beef industry. Should you like to visit with me or the NCA staff, please feel free to contact NCA at 775-738-9214 or my NCA e-mail address ncapresident@nevadabeef.org

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

OFFICE: 775-423-7760 JACK PAYNE

Cell: 775-217-9273 Alt: 775-225-8889

Email: nevadalm@yahoo.com

Sales Results from

OCTOBER 15

TH &

Sales Results from

16 , 2014

OCTOBER 15TH

& 16TH, 2014 REGULAR BUTCHER COW & BULL SALE

REGULAR BUTCHER COW & BULL SALE Seller

City

State # Head

Desc.

Type

Weight Price CWT

Seller

State # Head

Desc.

Type

CHAR

HFR

335

Jonathan Young & Brittany Linhart Round Mtn

MIX

HFR

228

$257.00

Stix Cattle Co

Fernley

MIX

HFR

333

$250.00

Irvin Baldwin

Fallon

broken mouth bred cow 1038 1600.00/HD

William & Ruth Card

Irvin Baldwin

Fallon

broken mouth bred cow 1060 1560.00/HD

Elko

broken mouth bred cow 1160 1575.00/HD

333 Ranch Richard & Lilla Allegre

Fallon

City

Fallon

Weight Price CWT

$260.00

BLK

STR

347

$335.00

Randy Osterhoudt

Round Mtn

BBF

HFR

481

$246.00

Jonathan Young & Brittany Linhart Round Mtn

MIX

STR

236

$335.00

Jamie Berg

Round Mtn

BBF

HFR

480

$246.00

Raymond & Cheryl Kretschmer Round Mtn

Fallon

BLK

HFR

485

$242.00

Orovada

CHAR

HFR

560

$230.00

BLK

STR

223

$332.50

Matt & Jennifer Beebe

Brandon Nuffer

Winnemucca NV

BBF

STR

330

$310.00

UC Cattle Co

Dennis & Sharon Brown

Winnemucca NV

MIX

STR

413

$308.00

Edison Oneal & Debbie Birchim Duckwater

BLK

HFR

335

$290.00

BLK

STR

451

$298.00

Daniel Berg

BLK

HFR

260

$250.00

Winnemucca NV

Kiel & Sons

Lovelock

Darrell Uhart

Reno

BLK

STR

355

$292.00

Robert & Daniel Gordon

Kenny & Flint Lee

Fallon

MIX

Bull Calf

389

$290.00

Rodolfo Castaneda

John & Vella Torvik

Fallon

RED

STR

439

$290.00

Star Bar Cattle

Matt Tprvik

Fallon

RED

STR

438

$290.00

Josh & Giovette Cassinelli

Paul Plouviez Annette & Lucille George Matt & Jennifer Beebe

Round Mtn

MIX

HFR

595

$220.00

Smith

RED

HFR

700

$217.00

Yerington

RED

HFR

720

$217.00

Paradise Vly

MIX

HFR

681

$213.00

Fallon

MIX

STR

426

$256.00

Blake & Dawneen Lambert

Winnemucca NV

BLK

HFR

749

$210.00

Duckwater

BLK

STR

543

$250.00

Jersey Vly Cattle

Winnemucca NV

BLK

HFR

731

$208.50

Fallon

BLK

STR

573

$248.00

Michael Casey

Fallon

BCHX

HFR

750

$162.50

Don Osterhoudt

Round Mtn

BLK

STR

574

$247.00

Darrell Uhart

Reno

BLK

HFR

750

$160.00

Josh & Giovette Cassinelli

Paradise Vly

MIX

STR

553

$247.50

Grass Vly Ranch LLC

Austin

BLK

HFRT

1055

$146.00

Josh & Giovette Cassinelli

Paradise Vly

MIX

STR

738

$220.00

Josh & Giovette Cassinelli

Paradise Vly

BLK

HFRT

1260

$146.00

Dyer

MIX

STR

483

$245.00

Crawford Cattle Co

Winnemucca NV

BLK

STR

559

$245.00

Elko Land & Livestock

Arlemont Ranch Rod Glensmann

BLK

HFRT

1025

$136.50

Battle Mtn

BBF

HFRT

1440

$129.00

Battle Mtn

Wesley Viera

Fallon

BLK

STR

624

$244.50

Elko Land & Livestock

BLK

COW

1450

$126.25

Sterling Lambert

Fallon

BLK

STR

576

$243.50

Crawford Cattle Co

Winnemucca NV

BLK

COW

1575

$123.50

Home Ranch Randy Osterhoudt Alfonso Tenente Robert & Daniel Gordon Tracy Clark

Orovada

CHAR

STR

560

$240.00

Crawford Cattle Co

Winnemucca NV

BBF

COW

1525

$123.00

Round Mtn

BLK

STR

632

$238.00

Josh & Giovette Cassinelli

Paradise Vly

RED

COW

1202

$121.00

Lovelock

MIX

STR

556

$235.50

Karl & Dana Weishaupt

Fallon

BLK

COW

1530

$116.00

Winnemucca NV

MIX

STR

698

$230.00

Lucas Livestock

Winnemucca NV

COW

1200

$107.50

Reno

BLK

STR

682

$230.00

333 Ranch

Elko

BBF

COW

1280

$105.00

UC Cattle Co

Orovada

CHAR

STR

560

$230.00

Desert Hills

Yerington

HOL

HFRT

1100

$125.00

Dan Cassinelli

Paradise Vly

MIX

STR

738

$220.00

Desert Hills

Yerington

HOL

COW

1515

$108.50

Blake & Dawneen Lambert

Winnemucca NV

BLK

STR

758

$220.00

Hi Test Products

Fallon

HOL

COW

1545

$119.00

Jersey Vly Cattle

Winnemucca NV

BLK

STR

815

$211.00

Jeff Whitaker

Fallon

Dairy X

COW

1260

$115.00

BLK

STR

900

$185.00

Oasis Dairy

Fallon

HOL

COW

1600

$121.00

Winnemucca NV

RBF

STR

1175

$143.00

Joe & James Clark

Washoe Vly

MIX

BULL

1603

$133.00

Winnemucca NV

BLK

BULL

2160

$129.50

CHAR

BULL

1650

$127.00

Boomer Ranches

Fallon

Gary & Pauline Grimm

RED

STR

1070

$140.00

Crawford Cattle Co

Raymond & Cheryl Kretschmer Round Mtn

Michael Casey

Fallon

BLK

HFR

210

$300.00

Michael Casey

333 Ranch Phillip & Kylie Amos John & Vella Torvik Dennis & Sharon Brown

Elko

BLK

HFR

355

$275.00

Lyle Debraga

Fallon

BLK

HFR

457

$272.00

Brandon Nuffer

Fallon

MIX

HFR

393

$270.00

Grass Vly Ranch

Winnemucca NV

MIX

HFR

395

$262.00

Sale EVERY Wednesday Small Barn At 10:30 AM Cows at 11:00 AM • www.progressiverancher.com

Feeder Cattle at 1:00 PM

Fallon

BLK

BULL

2395

$125.00

Winnemucca NV

BLK

BULL

1020

$120.00

BLK

BULL

1765

$120.00

Austin

Upcoming Feeder Sales in conjunction with our Regular Wednesday Sale

The Progressive Rancher

Thursday, November 6th Thursday, November 20th Thursday, December 18th November/December 2014 7

Maggie Creek Ranch and BLM Cooperative Efforts Narrative by Tom Warren, Elko BLM Assistant District Manager and Carol Evans, Fisheries Biologist, Tuscarora BLM Field Office

Changes in stream and riparian habitat conditions along Susie Creek between 1991 and 2008 in response to prescriptive livestock grazing practices employed by the Maggie Creek Ranch. In May of 2014, the Susie Creek Cooperative Restoration Project was featured on the PBS program, Nature.

he Elko BLM District and Maggie Creek Ranch working cooperatively has been able to complete a number of range improvement projects that has resulted in improved riparian and upland vegetation. Since the early 1990’s, Maggie Creek Ranch has been a key partner in a collaborative effort to restore the Susie Creek watershed on both public and private lands with the goal of re-establishing Lahontan cutthroat trout, a federally listed threatened species. Over 25 miles of Susie Creek and its tributary streams have been improved through a combination of fencing and application of prescriptive grazing practices. Improvement of stream and riparian habitat conditions has been dramatic and recovery is to the point where cutthroat trout will be released into the system within the next few years. As part of this effort, the Maggie Creek Ranch has worked with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to develop Safe Harbor Agreements for private lands and with the Elko District for development of grazing prescriptions and cooperative monitoring efforts within the Susie Creek Basin. In 2005, the Elko District in cooperation with the Maggie Creek Ranch, Trout Unlimited and local mines worked to replace a problematic diversion structure with a new structure designed to provide for both upstream and downstream passage of fish including Lahontan

Irrigation diversion on Maggie Creek Ranch lands designed to allow for fish passage and provide for irrigation needs of the ranch. April, 2006.

cutthroat trout while still allowing for the irrigation needs of the ranch. In conjunction with constructing the new structure, the Maggie Creek Ranch has supported other components of the project including monitoring fish passage in cooperation with Trout Unlimited and the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Maggie Creek Ranch has also been a key partner in the Elko District’s effort to improve stream and riparian habitat conditions within the South Fork of the Humboldt River canyon. This effort has included construction of innovative livestock water gaps allowing for recovery of the river corridor while providing for continued grazing of adjacent uplands. In addition to riparian and upland rangeland improvement through improved grazing management, ongoing cooperative noxious weed treatment work between Maggie Creek Ranch and the Elko District has resulted in effective treatment of thousands of acres of scotch thistle and Russian knapweed. These efforts are ongoing and involve noxious weed treatments public and private lands. Thanks to the cooperation of Jon Griggs we continue to expand our treatment efforts while maintaining our existing treatment areas. Through this cooperation we are able to see that our combined efforts are being effective which gives us even more of an incentive to expand our treatments to adjacent areas.

Safe Harbor Agreements are voluntary agreements between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (represented here by NDOW) and cooperating non-Federal landowners. They are designed to benefit federally endangered and threatened species by giving landowners assurances that at no future time would the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service impose restrictions on their land as a result of conservation actions on their part. 1

Jon Griggs and the Rancher Fire Liaison Program Narrative by Nevada Division of Forestry commander Tom Turk and Assistant Fire Management Officer for Elko BLM District Dylan Rader The Rancher Liaison Program was born after the 1999 fire season where notable incidents like the Sadler Complex affected multiple use stakeholders including sportsmen, landowners, ranchers, conservationists and recreational enthusiasts. The Sadler brought forth many issues including how large fires were managed and how the decision making process affected suppression and safety of the public, firefighters and resource values. At the forefront were individual ranchers and stakeholders who needed to impress

We've run out of room! Check the website for more Progressive Rancher

The Progressive Rancher www.PROGRESSIVERANCHER.COM

ONLINE

upon the agencies their concerns, local knowledge and right to be out on the fire lines as volunteer firefighters protecting their communities and vested interests. Meetings were set up around the fire impacted areas of Northeast Nevada, namely Elko and Eureka Counties to identify shortcomings and provide solutions to them. One individual who has represented and carried the torch for both the ranching community and the agencies is Jon Griggs. Jon has worked tirelessly to find common ground in stopping and reducing damage caused by catastrophic wildfire. Jon’s cool head and logical approach to problem solving has united an otherwise bridged a gap between fire managers and local interests. It was decided that local volunteer firefighters, many of whom are ranchers, best know their communities, and ownership as well as permittees that would make the best liaisons. Jon coined a phrase, “these lands are our factory” in 2001 or 2002. His motive was to emphasize to incoming incident commanders that this is not just sagebrush and grass. Like timber, manufacturing or a factory, these lands provide the livelihood of families, employees, provides food and contributes to the local economy. Jon was soon present at many of the “in-briefing” of fire teams coming into our region to help with suppressing our large fires. This program is a model for all rural areas of the Western States and thanks to Jon and many others, provides a realistic expectation while emphasizing local interests in stopping large wildfires.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

Nevada Cattlemen’s Association 2014 Joint Convention & Trade Show Tentative Schedule MONDAY, November 3, 2014 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration for Convention

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Rangeland Resources Commission

11:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Central Grazing Committee Meeting

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Trade Show & Exhibitors Set Up

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Nevada Land Action Association Meeting

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Animal Health and Livestock Issues Committee Meeting

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

NV Cattlewomen’s BOD Meeting

7:00 PM - Closing

Night on the Town – Free Night to Explore Elko; Dinner on your Own

TUESDAY, November 4, 2014 – YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S DAY (Also General Elections) 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Registration for Convention

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Legislative Affairs Breakfast Forum

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

NV CattleWomen’s: Breakfast, and General Membership Meeting

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

NV WoolGrowers Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Research and Education Committee Meeting

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Trade Show Break

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Young Cattlemen’s Special Session I

10:45 AM - 11:45 PM

Private Lands, Wildlife and Environmental Management Committee Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

NV Beef Council: Beef Promotion Lunch

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

NV CattleWomen’s BOD Meeting

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public Lands Committee Meeting

4:00 PM - 4:30PM

Trade Show Break

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Special Young “Cattlemen’s College” Session II

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Young Cattlemen’s & Leadership Reception in the Trade Show

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Western Fun Night Dinner Dance

UPCOMING SALES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH Cottonwood, CA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND Silver Legacy • Reno, NV Catalog Deadline: Wednesday, November 12

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH Cottonwood, CA WATCH & LISTEN TO THE SALE on the Web at:

WEDNESDAY, November 5, 2014

For details call (530) 347-3793 or the representative nearest you:

Gary Nolan

Mark Venturacci

Steve Lucas

Elko, NV

Fallon, NV

Paradise Valley, NV

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration for Convention

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Inspirational Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cattlemen’s College

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Trade Show Break

or email us at wvm@wvmcattle.com

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

NCA Membership Meeting

11:45 PM - 12:45 PM

Lunch in the Trade Show

Look for the catalog and pictures on our website www.wvmcattle.com

1:00 PM

Tradeshow Closes

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Animal Management: “Prevention & Progress”

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

NV Cattlemen’s BOD Meeting

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Cocktail hour

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

NCA Awards Banquet

www.progressiverancher.com

(775) 934-5678

(775) 427-8713

(775) 761-7575

Brad Peek— — (916) 802-7335

Market your cattle with the professionals!

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 9

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

Saturday, February 14, 2015

•

Sifting: Friday, February 13, 2014 •

11:30 7:30

Fallon Livestock Exchange, Fallon, NV Churchill Co. Cowbelles Dinner/Dance

FBS Invitational Stock Dog Trial

AND

Handlers Draw Party

Thursday, February 12, 2015: Bonanza in Fallon

FBS Awards Presentation February 13, 2015

Friday, February 13, 2015 Handlers Meeting at 7:00 AM B Trial at 7:30 AM

Fallon Convention Center

Social Hour 5:30 PM B Dinner 6:30 Dance 8:00 PM Kathy Lofthouse, 775 423 5065

February 13, 2015 Cow Dog Auction: Dinner at 7:00 PM

BENEFITS THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

For more information or a sale catalog, please call the Sale Office. Nevada Cattlemen’s Association 775-738-9214 B PO Box 310, Elko, NV 89803 B nca@nevadabeef.org 10 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

Talking About NCBA Joe Guild, 6th Region Vice President

ately, the Beef Checkoff has been much in the news. After the National Farmers Union (NFU) pulled out of a working group constituted by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, purportedly an NFU member, the Secretary has let it be known he will assert his authority and change the Checkoff so it satisfies the vision of the NFU and one other member of the Secretary’s working group. Those still committed to trying to increase the amount of the Checkoff are displeased with the unilateral decision by the Secretary. Let me back up a minute. What is this guy talking about? Over three years ago, in recognition that the current Beef Checkoff is underfunded because one 1986 dollar has a little over 25 cents in buying power today and because certain livestock organizations are critical of NCBAs involvement as the prime contractor for Checkoff funds use, Secretary Vilsack asked eleven major beef industry groups to begin a process of trying to revise the 1986 Beef Checkoff. NCBA, The American Farm Bureau, The American National Cattle Women, the NFU mentioned above, the Livestock Marketing Association, Meat Importers Council of America, National Livestock Producers Association and The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association among others were part of this process. The group met diligently for the last three years and was to submit a final report to the Secretary this past summer. A draft report was created and, as I understand it, at a final meeting before submitting the report, one member of the group, the NFU, balked at creating a consensus. When Vilsack was informed of this he called all the parties together. He told them he was dissatisfied with the failure to reach a consensus and would be taking over revision of the program himself. His questionable authority to go around the 1985 Beef Promotion and Research Act which created the Beef Checkoff program is the 1996 Commodity Promotion Research and Information Act. There are significant differences between the 1985 and 1996 Acts. The first difference is a recent independent survey indicated almost 4 out of 5 beef producers support the current Checkoff program, while close to 60 percent say the dollar assessment needs to be increased by at least 50 cents. And, lest we not forget 50 cents of every Checkoff dollar comes back to qualified state beef councils for in-state promotion of the product raised in that state. Other differences include more producer control and input under the 1985 Act through the state beef councils and the Federation of State Councils. Also, the 1996 Act is a generic commodity promotion law which lets the Government institute programs for the promotion of commodities without existing programs such as peanuts and sorghum. In other words, if the Secretary has his way, he would supplant an existing beef only promotion program with wide-ranging support from all segments of the beef industry with a program designed to promote peanuts! Furthermore, he is promising to unilaterally highjack a beef promotion

program and substitute it with his, and one other organization’s idea of what the program should look like using the lame excuse there was no consensus among the groups he brought together. There was broad consensus, as I understand it, in talking to people who were in the room. But, one disgruntled party overturned the wishes of the others. This is rule making by the minority pure and simple. If this effort by Secretary Vilsack is successful, the board governing the new Checkoff could include members of the general, non-beef producing public. Can you say welcome to beef promotion HSUS? Moreover, would you rather have your peers in charge of beef promotion or a bureaucrat working in Washington D.C. for whomever the Secretary of Agriculture is? The current program certainly has its critics and some folks out in the country still misunderstand it. Dues dollars paid to organizations such as NCBA cannot be used for Checkoff funded programs and Checkoff money cannot be used and is not used for NCBA policy efforts by the NCBA office in Washington D.C. Last year an independent audit concluded the Checkoff money was properly used according to the dictates of the 1985 law and the regulations that were promulgated under that law. Furthermore, last year it was revealed for every dollar invested in a Beef Checkoff program there is an $11.20 return to producers. So, let me see if I get this right. A program created by producers, for producers, administered by beef producers is working for producers the way almost 80 percent of producers want it to work (except it needs a little more money to keep up with inflation) and the Government wants to come in unilaterally and take it over to fit what the Government thinks it should be. I think I have it about right. What do you think? Should we let this administration preempt another area of our society controled by the people or should we let our representatives in Congress know how tired we are of the intrusions. I’ll see you soon.

Since 1959 - Manufactured in Scio, Oregon Main Ofﬁce Powell Scales NW 39120 West Scio Rd. Scio, OR 97374 Ph 503-394-3660 Fax 503-394-3502 Toll Free: 1-800-451-0787

Spokane Ofﬁce Inland Scales NW 5602 E. Desmet Ave. PO Box 11335 Spokane, WA 99211 Ph 509-535-4295 Fax 509-535-4296

Steve Orr • 503-510-3540 www.scalesnw.com • SteveOrr@ScalesNW.com • SCALES 800-451-0187

TRUCK SCALES • LIVESTOCK SCALES • WAREHOUSE SCALES • RENTAL SCALES MOBILE LIVESTOCK RENTALS AVAILABLE AT:

Bullet Rental - Klamath Falls, OR • ACW Rentals - Burns, OR • Powell Scales - Scio, OR

Lamoille 4-H:

A New 4-H Year Begins

As a new 4-H year begins its time to remember the past year and reflect on what the Lamoille 4-H club as done. Lamoille 4-H club has done a lot for the community this past 4-H year. We have done over twelve community services such as Shop With Cop, Easter Egg Hunt, and the Motorcycle Jamboree. This next year we hope to do the same, if not more. For more than sixty plus years the Lamoille 4-H Club has been helping out the community and Elko County. We each pledged “my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world”. Every responsible 4-H member does his/her best for the world; it’s our Motto “To Make the Best Better”. If you ask someone about 4-H they might say that all you do in 4-H is work with animals. That is some of what we do but, each 4-H club in Elko County does hundreds of hours of community services each year just like the Lamoille Club does. We do as much in the community. It’s a lot of work but, it’s fun and educational and we hope we will have another great 4-H year. www.progressiverancher.com

Rentals Available! CERTIFIABLE! AFFORDABLE! PORTABLE TRUCK SCALE S WITH STEEL RAMP OR MOBILE LIVESTOCK SCALE S AVAILABLE

SCALE SERVICE • SYSTEMS • PARTS • SALES & CONSTRUCTION

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 11

Nevada Rangeland Resources Commission by Rachel Buzzetti, Executive Director

Nevada Ranchers Caretakers of our

Rangelands

Cowboys and sheepherders produce food and fiber for the nation. Growing food on Open range is a natural biological process.

Grazing actually benefits the land with hoof action and natural fertilization. Plants are healthier and regenerate faster after the herds move to a new range.

his year the Nevada Rangeland Resource Commission (NRRC) has agreed to sponsor the Western National Rangeland Career Development Event, which is being hosted in Elko, Nevada on November 10-11. The goal of the Western National Rangeland CDE is to raise awareness about rangelands and introduce career opportunities to high school students. This event focuses on developing real-world skills used by rangeland management professionals, with special emphasis on showcasing the breadth of career options. This event introduces skills and concepts that are faced by land managers, whose work must be responsive to the changing demands of society amidst growing pressures from invasive plants, fire, and climate change. Rangeland landscapes dominate Western North America, accounting for over half of the land area. Properly managed rangelands provide essential wildlife habitat and livestock forage, and are important sources of clean water, renewable energy, minerals, and beautiful open spaces for recreation. There is a strong demand for skilled professionals trained in the ecological, social, and economic principles necessary to make good decisions for the land. Good land stewardship provides many benefits to local rural economies and the people who live and work on the land. This hands-on event has five units, all evaluated out on the range: 1) plant identification and ecological site description, 2) rangeland management, 3) habitat evaluation for domestic grazers, 4) habitat evaluation for wildlife, and 5) stocking rate and management recommendations. Students also participate in a rangeland career exploration activity involving direct interaction with professionals from several natural resource management agencies and organizations. “The NRRC believes in promoting and supporting students who have a passion for the land and want to pursue a valuable professional career interest in agriculture and natural resource disciplines,” explained Rachel Buzzetti, Secretary of the Commission. The NRRC was created in 1999 to advertise and distribute information and research about the uses and management of the public rangelands. The NRRC is funded by an annual assessment of ten cents per Animal Unit Month (AUM) on public rangelands.

Antelope and other game animals and birds take advantage of the improvements made by ranchers.

Grazing cattle and sheep coexist peacefully with native wildlife and, in fact, make a friendlier habitat for many species.

JEROME, IDAHO

Beef Sales

EVERY TUESDAY

Selling Stocker and Feeder Cattle Slaughter Cows/Bulls Sheep often graze on steep terrain and can control cheatgrass, a major fuel for wildfires.

Sale-time: 9:00 AM

Dairy Sales EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Call the Office

Nevada Rangeland Resources Commission was created by the State of Nevada to promote responsible public land grazing. Representatives come from Nevada state grazing boards, Nevada Woolgrowers, Nevada Farm Bureau, and Nevada Cattlemen’s Association.

Round the clock yard service

4780 East Idaho Steet, Elko, NV 89801 • 775-738-4082

Call for consignment information

WWW.NEVADARANGELANDS.ORG

Office: (208)324-4345

This ad is funded through the NRRC’s assessment of 10 cents an AUM paid by public land ranchers.

12 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

Dan Schiffler: (208)539-4933

plmajerome@hotmail.com www.progressiverancher.com

MARKET REPORT

Ship ’Em To

LLON A F

October 7th & 11th, 2014 Head Sold this week: 1781 Weight

TOP OFFERINGS Steer

300-400 290.00-377.50 400-500 305.00-360.00 500-600 268.00-303.0 600-700 244.75-265.00 700-800 225.50-236.00 800-900 215.73-230.00 Lite Holstein (under 600#) Heavy Holstein (over 600#)

Heifer

269.64-312.00 255.60-304.00 236.33-257.50 212.41-230.00 186.00-210.00 158.50-173.00 156.00-185.00 130.00-147.00

*Single, Small Framed or Plainer Cattle 40.00 to 70.00 less than top offerings

BUTCHER COWS & BULLS

Livestock Exchange, Inc. www.fallonlivestock.com

Is Pleased to Announce

2 4

BIG SPECIAL SALES 11 Annual

11 Annual

Fall Round Up

Silver State Classic

Special Calf & Yearling

SA LE

Saturday, November 8, 2014

at 1:00

Expecting 1800 plus Head

Special Calf & Yearling

SA LE

Saturday, December 13, 2014

at 1:00

Sponsored by the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association

Ranchers, Remember you can bring your cattle in early at no extra charges (only feed). This will help keep shrink to a minimum, measuring more net dollars in your pocket!! Also, all cattle must be here no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday Morning! Thank you

Fallon Livestock Exchange, Inc. Sale Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM

Breakers (Fat Cows) Boners (Med Flesh) Cutters (Lean) Holstein Cows Butcher Bulls Shelly (Thin) Bulls Shelly Cutters (Thin) Young Feeder Cows Heiferettes Holstein Heiferettes Holstein Bulls Feeder Bulls Cutting Bulls Used Roping Steers Preg Tested Cows

100.00-110.00 115.00-126.50 75.00-95.00 79.00-108.00 95.00-142.50 75.00-85.00 20.00-40.00 95.00·117.00 95.00·130.00 102.00-124.00 90.00-116.50 85.00-95.00 95.00-120.00 80.00-100.00 NT

(3, 4, 5 yr. old solid mouth)

NT NT NT

Bred Helfers -(6 to 7 months bred) Pairs (solid mouth) 3-6 yrs Pairs (older)

TODAY’S COWS Top Cow Top 10 Cows Top 50 Cows Top 100 Cows Top Butcher Bull Top Holstein Cows Top 10 Holstein Cows

Avg. Wt 1335 1305 1253 1207 2255 1385 1317

Avg. Cost 127.00 122.80 112.90 108.79 142.50 123.00 106.67

CALVES-SHEEP-GOATS-PIGS-HORSES

Beef Calves (HD) Dairy Calves Feeder Lambs Fat Lambs Ewes (CWT) Top End Bucks (CWT) Top End Small Goats (under 65 lbs.) (HD) Large Goats (over 70 lbs.) (HD) Weaner Pigs Feeder Pigs Top Hogs Butcher Sows Horses (under 1100 lbs.) Horses (over 1100 lbs.)

150.00-525.00 2.00-70.00 180.00-217.00 160.00-190.00 40.00-70.00 40.00-60.00 30.00-95.00 95.00-220.00 45.00-95.00 60.00-130.00 75.00-91.50 20.00-45.00 10.00-20.00 25.00-33.00

MARKET TREND: Feeder cattle were $15.00 to $20 higher on the same kind and quality depending on ﬁll. Fallon Livestock is a key market for the livestock industry, where buyers and sellers meet each week with a professional staff with over 50 years of experience in marketing livestock. Buyers really liked the cattle, quality ran deep, and the prices reﬂected.

2055 Trento Lane • Fallon, Nevada 89406 • 775-867-2020

PLEASE call us ahead with your consignments. It helps us market your cattle. We talk to buyers all the time - they want to know what’s coming in. We are seeing good demand on weigh up cows & bulls. It sure makes a big difference on how they are sorted. Let our crew sort and class your cows. This will help you receive full market value for your cows.

For more marketing information, or to arrange trucking needs: Call Monte Bruck, Manager, at 775-426-8279

We have trucks available for your hauling needs, pasture to pasture or from your Ranch to the sale yard.

Selling All Classes of Livestock: • Cattle • Horses • Sheep • Goats • Pigs

See you and your Friends at Ringside Soon! www.progressiverancher.com

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 13

By Joseph Guild

t is very easy nowadays to realize how few ranchers and farmers there actually are in our nation. I travel a great deal so I am in airports or urban areas at least a dozen or more times every year- certainly more than I would like. Sometimes I am wearing the dressed up version of rancher clothes- you know, clean jeans, shined newer boots, hat without the sweat stain and broken down crown and a clean pressed shirt. I don’t draw a lot of stares that I know of anyway, but on a recent trip through a major airport I was looking around and thinking. Other than a few ball caps and the occasional stylish woman’s hat, I was the only person with a cowboy hat on in this major southwestern airport. What sets ranchers apart from the rest of society, besides what must seem like funny looking clothes to others? It isn’t the clothes and I would argue it is not just what they do. Granted, the doing is important. Converting an otherwise useless food commodity to one humans can eat; grass and other rangeland forages and roughages like alfalfa and feed corn to a delicious, nutritious, relatively inexpensive, high quality source of protein for the remaining carnivours among us to eat is a pretty amazing thing. People engaged in animal production agriculture are valuable to the rest of society because of what they know and what over 95% of the citizens do not know. Recently, we were Bang’s vaccinating a bunch of heifers. My daughter was visiting from the part of California in which she lives. She has a unique job. She is the 4-H coordinator under University of California at Davis Extension for two very urban California counties which also have some production agriculture as part of their primarily high –tech based economies. We had gathered some weaned calves out of a pasture and separated the steers and heifers before sunrise as the vet had a full day and he wanted to finish our project early. After we had finished the job, loaded the horses and were driving back home, my daughter raised the subject of how few people actually know what it takes to raise the food we eat. In her counties there are still a large number of truck farmers. These folks can’t actually feed the millions of people who live in the nearby metropolitan area, but they are an important part of the food supply for many people who want to have fresh locally grown fruits vegetables and, what I would call, boutique meat eggs and milk products. As close as many of these farmers are to a large population center, the vast majority of people not only do not know they exist, they have literally no clue about what these farmers know and how they do what they do to grow human food. Think for a moment of the things the typical modern rancher must know how to do to

NORTE TRAILERS Call Mitch, to get your Norte Horse Trailer! Mitch Goicoechea

775-224-0905 hounddogs2010@hotmail.com

14 November/December 2014

be extremely successful: run a bunch of computer programs vital to the business of ranching, understand and participate in commodity trading to hedge against potential losses or to lock in a satisfactory profit, start a colt, shoe a horse, do an emergency Caesarian Section on a cow, check whether a cow is pregnant, spot a sick animal in a large bunch of animals and provide the proper treatment to care for the animal, know plants and the soils that support those plants, fix a broken piece of farm machinery, irrigate fields and crops most effectively, manage people with some of the same skills the rancher possesses, put in the long hours under all sorts of weather conditions to accomplish these skills, help raise a family, participate in community and industry activities and do it all with a sense of humor and reverence for the land and the animals the land supports. This is, of course a representative not a comprehensive list. All ranchers do not have all of these skills but some do and there are skills not listed here too. If you told the average person they had to be skilled in most of these tasks and they would be working seven days a week almost every week of the year, if not every week with virtually no days off they would decline that job, no matter the compensation. This is part of the reason so few people in production agriculture feed the rest. If you asked the typical well-fed citizen to describe the farmer they know they could not do it because most people do not know a rancher or farmer. And, in a society where 38% of the population cannot name the three branches of government, asking most people to name a few of the above skills would be impossibility. What amazes me is not that most people cannot tell you what ranchers do, but that there is such criticism about agriculture in our society. I could not tell you what a person working in a car factory does. I really do not know the skill set necessary to be a chef or machinist or a car salesman. Sure, most of us do not know what the others do, but we are also not critical of the car assembly guy. However, there is a great deal of criticism of agriculture by people who have no idea what they are talking about. If they do know they are also driven by a biased agenda that presupposes their limited knowledge should trump that of a person who has lived and worked on the same ranch their entire life. A machinist must serve some sort of apprenticeship and learn what different tools do to different metals and what the shortcuts are to save time and money and not sacrifice quality. Ranchers know what seasonal changes are important factors in growing forage and its effect on the animals needing that forage. A person unfamiliar with these factors might look at a piece of country and conclude it is overgrazed. They might not realize the importance of elevation, timing of moisture, number of grazing animals, timing and duration of use and a hundred other factors important to really understanding a portion of the earth which can only come from multiple years and maybe several generations of observation and use. And yet, that uninformed observer could come to a conclusion that a purported solution to “problem” is the correct one when it might be the worst choice for the effected land or animals. This, in a nutshell, is the dilemma faced by many in agriculture today. Whether the misunderstanding is about treatment of the vast majority of humanely cared for animals or someone’s notion of how the earth is being mistreated, if they truly do not understand what they are observing they could be harming the very thing they are trying to help. In my opinion, it is time for those in agriculture to devise plans that take the message of the positive things being done to feed a growing population. The only way this can be accomplished is to put aside egos and petty differences, join together in common with other like –minded people and deliver that message. Thus, joining national and state industry associations is the only way to have such a small segment of the population make a positive impact on the larger populace. I have sung this tune before, but without the message being driven by those in agriculture, we will always be reacting to what other misinformed folks think about us. I’ll see you soon.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

Rachel Dahl Receives NV Press Association Award

Congratulations go out to Rachel Dahl of Fallon, NV, special assignment writer for The Progressive Rancher. Rachel was awarded second place by the Nevada Press Association for Best Non-staff Story, “A Nation of Horse Hoarders,” which appeared in the spring 2014 issue of RANGE Magazine. The article deals with actions of wild horse advocates in their attempt to block members of the Fort McDermitt tribe from selling their own horses. The story can be found by visiting www.rangemagazine.com and clicking on the Spring 2014 issue, “Nation of Horse Hoarders.” A sixth generation Nevadan, Rachel currently serves as the Executive Director of Churchill Economic Development Authority, is a freelance writer, and teaches Political Science at WNC. She has served on the Fallon City Council, taught high school and middle school English and lived to tell about it, as well as Core Humanities at the University of Nevada. She worked as a campaign manager for John Ensign, responsible for coordinating the campaign in 15 rural Nevada counties and then served on his Senate staff, managing the Carson City office. With experience in economic development, environmental and water policy, as well as her experience in education, Rachel brings a well-rounded perspective to her endeavors. She is the mother of two college students; a neuroscientist and a welder, an 11-year old diva, and a Great Dane.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE), College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) with financial support from local sponsors and the USDA, Risk Management Agency P R E S E N T S

2015

Cattlemen’s Update University program updates and research results impacting the Nevada livestock industry will be discussed.

Come join us and receive your Red Book and Proceedings. January 6, 2015

January 8, 2015

Reno

Wellington

Elko

Registration 10 a.m. Washoe County Cooperative Extension Office 4955 Energy Way Reno, NV 89502

Registration 9:30 a.m. Smith Valley Community Hall 2783 State Route 208 Wellington, NV 89444 Lunch Provided

Registration 12:30 p.m. Great Basin College Solarium 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 Dinner Provided

January 7, 2015

January 9, 2015

January 5, 2015

Via Interactive Video to: Logandale, Caliente, Tonopah, Lovelock, and Eureka. Lunch Provided

Fallon

The Nevada Agricultural Foundation congratulates Nevada Cattlemen and Cattlewomen

Registration 6 p.m. Fallon Convention Center 100 Campus WAY Fallon, NV 89406 Dinner Provided

Ely

Winnemucca

Registration 6 p.m. White Pine Convention Center 150 6th Street Ely, NV 89301 Dinner Provided

Registration 10:30 a.m. Winnemucca Events Center 1098 Fairgrounds Road Winnemucca, NV 89445 Lunch Provided

on their continuing role in producing wholesome healthy food for our Nation.

We wish you a successful 2014 Convention!

For additional information, contact:

Leah Miller

Lyon County Cooperative Extension

(775) 463-6541 ext. 12

Nevada Agricultural Foundation 775/673-2468

sue@nvagfoundation.org

millerl@unce.unr.edu Cost of Workshop is $20 per Ranch

P.O. Box 8089 Reno, NV 89507 2165 Green Vista Dr., Suite 204, Sparks, NV 89431

www.progressiverancher.com

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 15

First Nevada Governor’s Conference on Agriculture Scheduled for Nov. 13, 2014 SPARKS, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced today the inaugural Nevada Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. The event is November 13, 2014 at the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa. The conference will bring together individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership and collaboration in Nevada agriculture. “I am pleased to announce the very first Nevada Governor’s Conference on Agriculture,” said Governor Brian Sandoval. “Agriculture is one of Nevada’s leading industries, contributing more than $3 billion to the state’s economy. “This includes our rich and diverse agricultural industries, from ranching and farming to all the associated businesses that keep these industries vibrant.” Open to the public, attendees will hear from peers, academic experts and industry leaders about public land issues, livestock grazing for ecosystem management, Genetically Modified Organisms and more. The conference will also provide an opportunity to connect with Nevada agricultural businesses and government organizations in the exhibit hall. At the hosted lunch, Governor Sandoval, via video, will be honoring two Nevada ranching families with the Nevada Centennial Awards, awards that recognize ranches that have been in existence in Nevada for 100 years or more. The keynote speaker during the luncheon will be Dave Coon of Anderson Dairy, who will be sharing the history, challenges and future outlook for the company born out of the Las Vegas desert in 1907. This event will close with the showing of “Farmland,” a documentary film that opened across the country in May. The film looks at the lives of young farmers and ranchers and the challenges facing the next generation of production agriculturalists. For more information, sponsorships or to register for the conference, please visit www. agri.nv.gov/governorsconference. The conference is in cooperation with the Nevada Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Nov. 14-15, 2014, also at the Atlantis. • Sarah Adler, state director of USDA Rural Development • Jim Barbee, director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture • Bruce Breslow, director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry • Jeff Bryant, executive director of the Reno non-profit, Urban Roots • Dr. Bob Conrad, public information officer of the Nevada Department of Agriculture • Dave Coon, vice president for sales and marketing at Anderson Dairy • Bill Dunkleberger, U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Supervisor • Heather Dye, executive director of Nevada FFA • Jessica Fagundes, director of communications for the Nevada Farm Bureau • Dr. Tom Harris, professor of economics at the University of Nevada, Reno and director of the University Center for Economic Development • John Hargrove, renewable programs manager at NV Energy • Clint Koble, state executive director at USDA Farm Service Agency • Rick Lattin of Lattin Farms, LLC (Fallon) • Jim Lawrence, special advisor to the director of Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources • Ramona Hage Morrison, executive director of Liberty and Property Rights Foundation • Martina Newell-McGoughlin, director of International Biotechnology, adjunct professor of plant pathology at U.C. Davis • Denise O’Toole, agriculture instructor at Moapa Valley High School • Jennifer Ott, project manager, High Desert Farming Initiative, University of Nevada, Reno • Dr. Bill Payne, dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno

16 November/December 2014

• Dr. Barry Perryman, professor of rangeland ecology and management at the University of Nevada, Reno • Dennis Perea, deputy director of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation • Bruce Petersen, State Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service • Paul Thomsen, director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy • Dr. David Shintani, associate dean for academic programs at the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno, and associate professor of biochemistry • Nicole Sallaberry, local food and sustainability coordinator, Great Basin Community Food Cooperative • Brad Schultz, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension education for Humboldt County • Jeff Sutich, international marketing coordinator, Nevada Department of Agriculture • Dr. Tamzen Stringham, Donna Anderson endowed professor of rangeland management at the University of Nevada, Reno • Ron Torrell, president of the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association • Dr. Mark Walker, dean and director of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension • Tony Wasley, director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife • Ann Willard, agriculture education programs professional for the Nevada Department of Education

Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Bros to speak at 2014 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

SPARKS, NV – Nevada Farm Bureau Federation is excited to announce Greg Peterson as the keynote speaker for the 95th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Peterson will speak Nov. 14 at noon during the annual meeting luncheon sponsored by COUNTRY Financial. Peterson is the original founder and lyric writer of the Peterson Farm Bros, the popular musical parody group from Kansas. Peterson and his younger brothers are famous for their entertaining and educational farm parody videos, including “I’m Farming and I Grow It,” a parody of the LMFAO song, “I’m Sexy and I Know It.” The 95th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held the evening of Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 in Reno, Nev. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The event will begin with a viewing of Farmland on Nov. 13. Farmland is a documentary film about agriculture in the United States, which shares the experiences of six farmers and ranchers from across the United States. Conference activities will resume on Nov. 14, including breakout sessions, the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet and policy development. During the annual meeting reception on Nov. 14, Peterson will be available for a meet and greet with conference attendees. Interested individuals can register for the annual meeting at http://nvfb.org/annual_meeting or by credit card over the phone at 1-800-992-1106. Regular registration is $120 until Nov. 7. Hotel reservations can also be made at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa for the discounted rate of $69 per night plus tax. Call 1-800-723-6500 and state that you are attending the Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to reserve your rooms. Room reservations must be made by Oct. 31, 2014. For more information regarding the 95th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, visit http://nvfb.org/annual_meeting or email Jessica Fagundes at jfagundes@nvfb.org.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

Why I am Voting “NO” on Question 3

ome Nov. 4, Nevadans will be asked to vote on complex issues, and as the voice of Nevada agriculture, it is our job to stand up for view points that support all of you as farmers and ranchers. With that said, I strongly advise all members and your friends to vote “NO” on Question 3 on the upcoming ballot. What is Question 3? Question 3, known as the Education Initiative, is commonly referred to as the Margin Tax Initiative. If passed, it would create a 2 percent gross revenue tax that will allegedly send funds toward education. This gross revenue tax would apply toward any business in Nevada that has annual gross revenue of more than $1 million. If your farm generates $1 more than the $1 million, you will be taxed on the total, no matter what your expenses are. I agree with Karen Griffin, spokesperson for the Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative, who says, “At face value, this may sound like a good idea; it’s a way

By James “Hank” Combs, Nevada Farm Bureau Federation President

to help fix Nevada’s education system. But unfortunately it is a deeply flawed tax measure that does nothing to guarantee funds for education.”

Reasons why I’m voting “NO” Revenue is not profit For farmers, ranchers and small business owners, revenue does not translate into profit. Since this 2 percent tax will be taken from the gross revenue, employers and owners with slim profit margins are in danger of debt, layoffs and bankruptcy. Take Eric Olsen, who owns and operates Hillside Dairy with his brothers Peter and Neil. They manage 2,000 cows and 1,500 acres of land out in Churchill County. We ran into Eric who explained, “My income is the Mississippi River, but my take-home is a five-gallon bucket of water.” This tax initiative will not only damage Hillside Dairy but also farms, businesses and small operations alike. Creates economic downturn

This tax is not only devastating to Nevada’s farming and ranching communities but to the whole economic wellbeing of the state. “It will damage our economy, kill jobs in the state of Nevada and hurt small businesses with maybe over a million dollars in revenue but with slim profit margins like farms,” says Griffin. The initiative will cover all commerce making Nevada one of the five most taxed states in America. To compensate this tax increase, business owners and employers will have to raise prices and cut pay, which will leave Nevada with a higher cost of living but a lower median wage. Causes job loss In attempts to compensate for this new tax, employers will have no choice but to lay off workers. According to leading economist Jeremy Aguero, this initiative will cause a loss of nearly 9,000 jobs in private sectors. May not result in better education

Based on the confusing legal writing behind the Margin Tax Initiative, all of this economic mayhem may not be for the sake of better education. With the passing of the Margin Tax Initiative, legislators would have the authority to divert funds wherever they please. And even if tax revenue is spent on education, the bill does not specify where or how. What can be done? With Election Day just around the corner, it is important that you educate others about this initiative. Go like “Stop the Margin Tax Initiative” on Facebook and follow “@stopmargintax” on Twitter. As Kathy Griffin says, “Talk to your friends and family because the more you know about this tax, the less you like it.” Stay informed about all of the issues on the upcoming election, and come out and vote with me on Nov. 4 for the issues and public officials that will allow Nevada agriculture to prosper.

Open Range Law: Protecting Nevada Ranchers

s the rancher to blame? This question always seems to arise in cases of livestock and vehicle accidents on United States’ rangeland. On Nevada’s open rangeland, the answer is a simple “No.” Ranchers are not liable for damage caused by their livestock in open range areas of the state. Although this question is simple to answer, the recent court case against Nye County Rancher Susan Fallini has made some members of the ranching community fearful for their protections under Nevada statute. Yet, all should be assured. The statute protected Fallini in the end of July and will continue to protect the agriculture community. A Recap of the Fallini Case In 2007, Susan Fallini received a complaint that a man hit one of her cattle while driving. The case should have been dismissed that year since the cow was on open range. Yet, Fallini’s first lawyer neglected to follow proper protocol, which left her facing a more than $1 million dollar lawsuit. This situation led to the trial in Pahrump on July 28, 2014. That day, the courtroom filled with ranchers who like Fallini were in disbelief that an error on the part of her attorney could lead to a court decision that ignored state statute. Attorney David Hauge provided Fallini’s defense during the trial. He argued that the attorney of the deceased man’s family, John Aldrich, knew the incident occurred on open range and fraudulently claimed that it had not. “My client has labored her entire life. She did nothing wrong,” Hauge said during the trial. “The undeniable, undisputable facts clearly show the accident was on open range.” Judge Robert Lane, who presided over the original case in 2007 and the case in July 2014, agreed with Hauge’s argument and set aside his original judgment made in 2009. www.progressiverancher.com

by Jessica Fagundes, Director of Communications According to a recent Las Vegas Review Journal article, Judge Lane wrote in his order, “One cannot ignore the apparent injustice that the defendant has suffered throughout this matter.” The Fallini case is a triumph for this long-time ranching family and the ranching community in general. Yet, it has once again surfaced the lack of awareness from nonagriculture communities regarding the open range law in Nevada, a law that protects Nevada ranchers when they use rangeland to feed their animals. History of Open Range Open range law is a theory, which bases its roots in the United States. Prior to immigration into the United States, the English had strict laws regarding livestock. The owner of livestock was held liable for any wandering animals and the damage they caused by straying. As Europeans traveled farther west in the United States, this policy became unapplicable. As states formed, they enacted statutes, which allowed livestock to wander and did not hold the owner responsible for damage unless the animals entered a legally fenced area. However, almost as quickly as states enacted open range laws, they began to remove them. The population grew and urban cities expanded in each state, causing rangeland to shrink. In many states, the open range law became obsolete. Open Range in Current Day As defined by NRS 568.355, “‘open range’ means all unenclosed land outside of cities and towns upon which cattle, sheep or other domestic animals by custom, license, lease or permit are grazed or permitted to roam.” In the United States today, 13 states have some form of open range law. According to state statute, Nevada is one of The Progressive Rancher

those open range states. So what does this law mean for Nevada ranchers? It offers protection for ranchers with cattle in open range areas. According to NRS 569.360, “No person…owning, controlling or in possession of any domestic animal running on open range has the duty to keep the animal off any highway traversing or located on the open range, and no such person…is liable for damages.” NRS 568.360 clearly states ranchers are not responsible for accidents caused by their cattle and other animals grazing on open range. This type of open range law is beneficial to the ranching community but somewhat uncommon in the United States today. Although 13 states have some sort of open range law, very few states allow ranchers to graze animals on or near a highway without penalty. This contrast between Nevada law and other states reflects the shifting perspective on open range in the United States. Moving Forward According to the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, open range law continues to be eliminated as rangeland disappears across the West. In Clark County, only one remaining BLM allotment exists, which has eliminated nearly all open-range grazing. Yet, despite decreased open range areas, the laws are still crucial to ranchers who graze their cattle on the remaining rangeland, making the open range law and its protections a pressing topic for Nevada Farm Bureau members. “Currently no specific Nevada Farm Bureau policy exists regarding open range law,” Nevada Farm Bureau President Hank Combs says. “Our delegates should considered discussing open range and reinforcing state statute during this year’s resolution meeting.” November/December 2014 17

Nevada CattleWomen M

by Tracy Shane, President, Nevada CattleWomen

by Ashley Buckingham

y road trip to Denver for the 2015 National Beef Ambassador Competition began early Thursday morning and late Sunday night. For the next two days, my view consisted of red shirts, plates full of beef, and rooms full of cattlemen and women all sharing the same passion for the beef industry. When my friend Zoe Urrizaga and I arrived in Denver, we were met by Tracy Shane, state president of the Nevada CattleWomen. My nerves were at an all-time high! The first day of the competition had the twenty senior competitors from around the nation getting to know each other. I felt an instant connection with all of them. It was an honor to be representing the state of Nevada which hasn’t had a State Beef Ambassador since 2007. Presentations were given to us from the Masters of Beef Advocacy Program and the Farm Credit Bureau about the effective use of social media. The competition began with issues response, where we were to write responses to articles about current issues affecting the beef industry. These were written in letter-to-the-editor format in less than 250 words. Day Two had us in “holding rooms” waiting to be called to compete in the remaining portions of the competition including a media interview responding to current industry issues, a retail event promoting and selling a cut of beef to various consumers, and lastly an education outreach which focused on our duties as state beef ambassadors. That evening, we were treated to a delicious beef banquet. The judges spoke to us about the competition. Finally, the five new National Beef Ambassadors were named and received silver trays, belt buckles and scholarships. They will spend the next year spreading the word about the benefits of eating beef and of supporting the beef industry. I am very thankful for my experience being the Nevada Beef Ambassador this past year. The opportunity to compete at the national level was one I will never forget. I have made lifelong friends and connections. It was very interesting hearing the backgrounds and future goals of the other ambassadors. The future is bright for the beef community! I will continue to be an advocate for the beef community. The Nevada Beef Ambassador Program is sponsored by the Nevada CattleWomen and The Nevada Beef Council. I will continue in this position until March 2015 and want to thank my sponsors for their wonderful support throughout this journey. I recently was offered a position with the Nevada Beef Council as the education coordinator which I happily accepted. You can follow the 2015 National Beef Ambassador Team on Facebook and on their website, nationalbeefambassador.org.

Student From Paradise Valley, Nevada Competed In National Beef Ambassador Contest In Denver

30 of the nation’s best beef industry youth spokespersons competed. Ashley Buckingham, from Paradise Valley, Nevada competed in the 2015 National Beef Ambassador Competition in Denver, Colorado, September 26-27, 2014. The annual National Beef Ambassador competition, which is funded in part by the Beef Checkoff and managed by the American National CattleWomen, Inc., contractor to the beef checkoff, featured 20 senior contestants ages 17-21, and 10 JR contestants ages 12-16. SR contestants are judged in the areas of consumer promotion, education and outreach strategy, media interview technique and issues response. JR contestants are judged in the areas of consumer promotion, media interview technique and issues response. Contestants from throughout the country vied for a place on this elite team of agriculture advocates and cash prizes sponsored exclusively by Farm Credit. Additionally five educational scholarships totaling $5,000 were given by the American National CattleWomen Foundation, Inc. and Monsanto to SR team winners. While preparing for this national beef promotion and education competition, youth across the nation learn about beef and the beef industry with support from state CattleWomen and Cattlemen’s associations and state beef councils. The preparation highlights industry issues of current consumer interest. Winners of the state competitions compete at the national level where they receive additional training. After the event, the youth ambassadors speak to industry issues and misconceptions and educate their peers and meal-time decision makers about beef nutrition, cattle care, safety and more during consumer events, in the classroom and online. Follow the National Beef Ambassadors on Twitter at @beefambassador and visit www.nationalbeefambasSolutions_EighthPageAd_sans.pdf 1 7/21/11 2:21 PM sador.org or www.ancw.org forHometown more information.

Nevada Water Solutions LLC C

Water Rights / Resource Permitting Expertise

Thomas K. Gallagher, PE

Hydrologic Engineer

3 0 1 S I LV E R S T R E E T E L K O , N V 8 9 8 0 1 coverage offered through:

Over 31 years of experience with the Nevada State Engineer’s Office

For a complete review of your insurance needs and details on coverage and credits available, contact our Farm & Ranch specialist:

CMY

775•825•1653 / FAX 775•825•1683 675 Sierra Rose Dr., #109 / Reno, NV 89511 tomg@nevadawatersolutions.com 18 November/December 2014

Oregon Mutual Insurance Company

Protecting families and businesses in the West since 1894.

775.777.9771

Farm ■ Ranch ■ Agribusiness

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

Fumes FROM THE Farm by Hank Vogler

he trailing of the sheep event in Ketchum and Hailey Idaho is quite an event. It was a privilege to be invited to perform this last week. I have decided that my drug of choice is to make people laugh. If you have never been to this area, it is a rather highbrow wealthy area with many a movie star and wealthy person owning homes in the area. The airport is full of private jets of all sizes. There are a number of fancy restaurants on every block. Sun Valley lodge is just out of town. In the winter the ski folks flock to the area. The shops are all catering to high society. My first thoughts were, what an oxymoron. The sheep from the high mountains must come through the narrow canyon to go home for the winter and to celebrate this event with a town full of people that are oblivious to agriculture and its constant barrage of negative reviews coming from Western Watershed Project, that by the way is in Hailey and its offices are in the same hall as the bathrooms of “Shorty’s” circa 1960 restaurant. That part seemed appropriate, as far as I can see, all Western Watershed Projects

USDA Designates 8 Counties in Idaho as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

(RENO, NEVADA), Oct. 1, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated eight counties in Idaho as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by excessive rain, flash flooding and hail that occurred from July 25, 2014, through Sept. 1, 2014. Those counties are: Bingham, Bonneville, Clark, Minidoka, Blaine, Cassia, Jefferson, and Power “Our hearts go out to those Idaho farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation’s economy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. We’re also telling Idaho producers that USDA stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural disasters threaten to disrupt your livelihood.” Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Idaho also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Bannock, Custer, Lemhi, Oneida, Butte, Elmore, Lincoln, Teton, Camas, Fremont, Madison, Twin Falls, Caribou, and Jerome Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Montana: Beaverhead; Nevada: Elko; Utah: Box Elder; Wyoming: Lincoln and Teton All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas on Oct. 1, 2014, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. Additional programs available to assist farmers and ranchers include the Emergency Conservation Program, The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA Service Cenason and ters for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures 2213 N. 5th St. , Elko, NV 89801 for these and other programs. Additional 775-738-8811, 800-343-0077 information is also available online at http:// www.edwardjones.com disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

materials already stinks and is only paper work is to enrich the folks of Western Watershed and it would be a complete accident if it actually helped the Western ranges. The craft booths and the shearing demonstrations and the dog trials were all very impressive. Lamb was on all the menus of every corner restaurant. I wonder if the disconnect between the city folks and agriculture is so large that they even know or care that the sheep industry has shrunk from sixty million head down to five million head. I doubt that many people living there even know or care that food inflation is running wild and the poor are struggling with food bills. Many of these problems of scarcity could become more acute with a drought or a disease in livestock that could really hurt the poor. We have been the land of plenty for so long and the fact that our population is a couple of generations away from the farm that if a catastrophe were to happen, would these people even know that the pot of gold that the litigation by the so called environmental groups are a real threat to survival of our nations food supply. I wonder how many of these well-meaning elite contribute to the coffers of the environmental groups and think they are saving the world. Instead they may well be the villains if we were to have hard times. People with full bellies are hard to get to fight. If you are hungry, starvation becomes quite the recruiting tool. I got to walk in the parade ahead of the band of sheep owned by John Faulkner. Other sheep people were also present. The actual people involved in the sheep industry were out numbered by well over one thousand to one. The irony is that no skyscraper was ever built, no symphony ever composed, no machine was ever invented without the few feeding the masses. Yes, surplus agriculture production has taken us from hunter-gatherers to leisure living, longevity, and time to invent and prosper as a species. Now with the huge disconnect, we have become the mother goose story of the goose that laid the golden egg. Agriculture is the roots of all society. Today we farmers feed this nation and millions over the oceans. The pressure to produce more food for the rising populations of the world will grow more acute. Yes, we must be vigilant to produce in a healthy and safe manner. I just wonder if the nation will ever get tired of the litigation for litigations sake to enrich a few in the name of the environment? Hang and Rattle. Hank

Call or Stop By!

Happy Thanksgiving

www.progressiverancher.com

Merry Christmas B. L

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 19

Perazzo Dairy By Rachel Dahl

The Dairy Industry in Fallon, Nevada Expands to meet needs of new DFA Plant

hree generations of the Perazzo family in Fallon, Nevada welcomed the Northern Nevada community to visit their new, state-of-the-art dairy barn in an open house on September 20, 2014, just weeks after the new Dairy Farmers of America dry powder plant held an open house at their new plant just miles away. The Perazzo Brothers dairy farm was started by Grandfather Otto Perazzo in 1946 with just six cows in a little flat-barn, and is currently run by Alan and David Perazzo, the sons of John and Nancy. This new, state-of-the art barn is actually the sixth dairy barn built over the years on the original 240 acres farm, where four of the old barns still stand and serve in various capacities. One of the newest Buy Nevada members, a program of the Nevada Department of Agriculture designed to promote locally produced ag products, the Perazzo dairy expansion will add to the $718 million agriculture industry in Nevada. Perazzo Dairy is also a Nevada Farm Bureau member. “We went from a double-ten parallel to a double-thirty parallel,” said Alan, explaining the structure of the new barn and the milking capacity. Where they used to be able to milk twenty cows at a time, they now can milk sixty at one time. And in considerably more comfort for both the cows and the milking crew. “Before the double ten parallel barn that was built in 1972, the old barns that we’ve had on the farm over the years were flat barns with six stalls and the milkers had to crouch to milk,” he said. Now the cows stand on an elevated floor that allows milkers an eye level view of their work, but also provides a new ventilation system to keep the cows cooler and more comfortable as well. During the open house, John and Nancy—John and his brother Jim took over the operations of the original dairy from their father, Otto—welcomed guests and gave the history of the dairy as visitors waited to be taken on the tours. “We had mom and dad set up at a table to welcome people,” said Alan, “and when there was a group ready, one of us would take turns taking them through the new barn starting with the holding pen and basically following the pattern the cows would follow and then show them the new technology.” Barns are a significant part of a dairy operation, not just for the utility of the basics of milk production, but also as a symbol of thrift and industry, of strength and success. John and Nancy were able to share with their guests the memories of a lifetime of hard work and the fruition of that work in their stories of the structures that are gone and of each one that still exists. Just north of the old barn and across the road, there is still the old equipment that was used to separate the cream which was sold in Reno. On the opposite side of one old barn, down in the ground is the concrete basin which would have been filled with water and used to cool the milk. Once the cows were milked that milk would be put in the old fifteen-gallon milk cans that people use for decorations now, and those containers would be set down in the water basin which would eventually cool the milk. Alan remembers milking cows in one of the old barns when he was a kid, but in

1972 when he was ten years old, his dad John and Uncle Jim built a new barn. It is this barn that has been used for the past 42 years to milk 550 cows three times a day and support each young family as the Perazzo children all married and had children of their own. Over the years the farm has provided opportunity for many Perazzo children to learn the value of hard work, and now Alan and David run the dairy together with David’s son, Daniel. “That old barn is tired” said Alan, “it was taking all our work to keep it going.” This new barn means that the younger generation will have the opportunity to be in the dairy business if they chose. With this expansion, the Perazzo family will be able to milk up to 2,000 cows, and when running at full capacity it will take several more employees to run. Now that the barn is built and up and running, the next task is to grow from 550 cows to 2,000, which is proving a bit of a challenge at this moment in time. Alan says they are slowly buying heifers, but the market is high so they’re watching and hoping to take advantage of any downturn. “Of course about a year and half ago several dairies were selling their herds, so we could have gotten a good deal, but we wanted to wait until the barn was done to buy,” laughs Alan. One thing the Perazzos have found with this new barn is that it takes a lot more time to get sixty cows set up to milk than it did to set up twenty, but they can get the whole herd milked in 2½ hours. The milk cows are milked three times a day. “ To better manage, we sat down with our employees and made decisions together and have found that we’re able to keep everyone working full shifts as they have other duties during there shifts, feeding the calves feeding hay and grain taking care of replacement heifers and all other duties required.” Perazzos did some innovative construction on this barn, working foremost to build a structure that promotes comfort for their animals. “You know a relaxed, and calm cow will just provide more milk and a better product,” said Alan. The barn was built with air ducts under the cow platform, which is situated north-tosouth, which move air and keep heat from building up and becoming stagnant. There are also big windows in either end of the big hallway that runs east-to-west to allow for cross ventilation which drastically reduces the costs of cooling the barn. “We’re really pleased with the airflow with this set up,” said Alan, “we didn’t want a bunch of fans running all day in the barn.” According to Alan this new cooling system is important for the cows because scientists are now finding that when cows are in close quarters, their body temperature will rise, which affects their ability to carry an embryo. With this new structure it is much easier to keep the cattle cool enough that they do not stand a chance of losing their calves. “We are try-

Photos by Leana Stitzel

David Perazzo’s family.

Old Perazzo Dairy and milking cows shaded up. 20 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

David Perazzo talking to the open house quests about the direction the wet cows will come in to the barn

Alan explains the barn is completely technically managed for the milk

The Chiller and the system that cools the milk and moves the chilled milk to the milk tanks

Computer screen viewing the different rooms in the new barn

60 cow set up

David runs the water for the walk way to be washed off where the cows stand

Fan room where fans take heat off the Air condensor and re-used in winter to keep barn warm.

Permitted waste water pond.

Emergency eye wash to meet OSHA standards and public bathrooms and employee lockers

ing to make a comfortable cow that will come into the barn relaxed and let down and produce with as little stress as possible,” he said. In addition to happy cows, Alan said the barn has new technology focused on strictly on the milk. Within four minutes of the milk leaving the cow new plate coolers quickly cool the milk and keep it at 36 degrees by running it through the chiller and straight into the holding tanks. This allows for less bacteria, a longer shelf-life, and a higher quality of milk overall. In the old barn the hot milk was continually run into the tank to cool while more hot milk flowed into the tank, making it virtually impossible to cool the milk quickly. The Perazzos are quick to recognize the role of the new DFA plant in their ability to expand. “If it wasn’t for the milk plant coming to Fallon we wouldn’t have been able to build the new barn,” said Alan. “Before we had this reliable home for our milk, the banks just wouldn’t loan money, banks can do loans now and there is a place for the milk to go.” He explained that the powder milk market has a little more stability that the fluid market does because there is a two-year shelf life for dry powder. The fluid market fluctuates because of the limited shelf-life, and an ever changing seasonal demand, so it is not as reliable www.progressiverancher.com

in a steady business sense. “The dairy industry is not like a spigot,” laughs Alan, “you don’t just turn the cows off, there is milk flowing all the time but there is not always a demand for a liquid product.” In addition to providing a reliable market for local milk, the DFA plant is bringing an expanded dairy-support industry to the Fallon community. The Perazzos were able to support local businesses during their construction phase, and they, along with other dairies in the community, are providing the demand for the dairy supply companies as well. “The DFA plant has opened up doors for more economic development and is good for the whole community,” said Alan. And it is good for their family. David’s son Daniel is the fourth generation Perazzo dairyman and because of the plant he is able to come back to the farm and make a living, along with some of his cousins who will have that opportunity, too. “We were at a point where we couldn’t produce more milk,” said Alan. “There was no opportunity for the next generation to some back, but because of the plant (DFA) it gives us the opportunity for our kids to come back and be in the dairy business if they want to.”

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 21

Second from left are Lynn and Pete Tomera on Sept. 30 in front of Home Arts building at Elko CountyFairgrounds with fellow riders and supporters headed east in the Cowboy Express ride to Washington D.C.

Cowboy Express / Grass March in Elko by Mary Branscomb

Buy Nevada is a Nevada Department of Agriculture program promoting businesses that grow and make Nevada food and agricultural products. Free memberships available. JOIN ONLINE /BuyNevada | BuyNevada.org

Buy Nevada is supported with Nevada agriculture license plate sales. Buy a plate today to help promote one of the state’s oldest and most important industries. } www.dmvnv.com Thank you to Buy Nevada’s Platinum Members

22 November/December 2014

They started Sept. 26 at Bodega Bay in California and rode into Elko County Fairgrounds Sept. 30 in the late afternoon where the Cowboy Express group picked up another 20 or so mounted sympathizers near the airport and rode down the main drag behind a pair of classy white mules pulling a wagon. About dusk at the fairgrounds, a single Pony Express rider met up with the next rider, passed off the mail bag and he continued east for the next five miles at a gallop toward the nation’s capitol. When this Progressive Rancher edition is published, the Cowboy Express intends to be on the east coast – having covered 28,000 miles in about 20 days. By Oct. 16, Pony Express style, one rider at a time passing the mail bag from horse to horse every five miles, the group will present their grievances to Congress in Washington, D.C. At Elko, the Express was met by an appreciative crowd who watched the exchange of the mailbag from one rider to another in front of the grandstand and then adjourned to the Home Arts building to enjoy a potluck dinner listening to the principal planners and movers of the effort. Photos of cowboys in the Pacific Ocean and on Donner Pass adorned the walls and a map of the possible route sat on an easel. Elko attorney Grant Gerber, and Lamoille’s Jess Jones and his wife, Katie, did most of the logistics planning which includes campsites, routes, finding alfalfa cubes to feed horses, gathering camp equipment, getting health papers for animals, and planning gatherings along the way – such as an evening with cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell at the Salt Lake City Utah State Fairgrounds. The core number of riders from coast to coast is between 10 and 12, but riders from other states join intermittently, maybe as many to 50 or 100 by the end, according to Gerber. It is a joyful undertaking with a serious cause. Thus far, about nine horses went 75.5 miles in six hours, or a little faster than 12 miles an hour. Each horse gallops five miles, then gets in the trailer that follows along until his turn comes up again, maybe the next day, maybe sooner. It all began July 27 when Doug Furtado, district manager for the Bureau of Land Management in Battle Mountain, ordered cattle off of the 332,000 acre Argenta Allotment including Mount Lewis although 56 percent of that allotment is not BLM. Every other section (640 acres) is privately owned “railroad sections” purchased from railroads generations ago. All of the water is also privately owned. Furtado cited “drought conditions” although the grass was green and two feet high. Citizens other than ranchers realize that ungrazed grass becomes decadent and dry – perfect fire fuel. In response, the three ranching families affected, Tomera, Filippini and Mariluch along with Gerber, county commissioners and other politicians joined in the first “Grass March” ride west to Carson City where a petition to remove Furtado was presented to the governor. Following that, cattle were allowed back on the allotment for a few weeks, but in the middle of haying season, Furtado again ordered them off. Thus the big ride all the way to the capitol was planned. The motto is “Regulation without Representation is Tyranny” and the petitions request removal of overbearing unelected officials. Gerber says, “Federal agencies do not listen and have no stake in local communities.” He says, the mismanagement of the Endangered Species Act including the sage grouse, water management, wildfires (that are steadily growing hotter and bigger) wetlands, wilderness and more, are addressed in our petition. Information can be found at Grass March/CowboyExpress.com.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

NEVADA STALLION STAKES & Elko County NRCHA

HORSE

August 23–24 ★ Elko, Nevada Champion Stallion: Mister Dual Pepinic

Champion Nevada Stallion: Lenas Chex N Smart

OWNER

RIDER

TOTAL

AvePlacing$

208.5

$371.05

NSS LMTD FUTURITY Playboys R Magic

Jennifer Sanford

Dancing Ms Freckles

Chad&Rachael Blaisdell

ChadBlaisdell

208

$222.63

Peptos Wildflower

Janet Kubichek

LeonardoValdez

204

$148.42

T Birds Flossie Gal

Corinne Elser

CorinneElser

209.5

$371.05

This Cat Will Play

Janet Kubichek

LeonardoValdez

206.5

$222.63

Cash Light My Fire

Millie Spratling

206

148.42

NSS LMTD DERBY

NSS HACKAMORE CLASSES Smart Teena Cash

Kyla Rianda

214

$148.42

Little Mini May

Jim Simpson

Will Wakely

204.5

$98.95

Mister Dual Pepinic

Kenneth Jones

Todd Fitch

222

$371.05

Lenas Chex Doc

Tamara Casey

Matt Hoekenga

215

$222.63

Darling Boon

Gary Stark

214

$148.42

Playboys R Magic

Jennifer Sanford

212

$692.63

Pepnic Lil Cross

Pamela Rutherford

Dave Thacker

210.5

$519.47

Lil Bit of Betty

Dean & Sharon Rhoads

Flint Lee

209.5

$259.74

Peptos Wildflower

Janet Kubichek

Leonardo Valdez

209.5

$259.74

Mister Dual Pepinic

Kenneth Jones

Todd Fitch

218

$544.21

Smokedakitty

Lynn Cafferty

Gary Stark

216

$408.16

Lenas Chex Doc

Tamara Casey

Matt Hoekenga

213

$272.11

Rabbits Mirror Image

Charlie & Frankie Amos

Matt Mori

211

$136.05

NSS HACKAMORE CLASSES

High Scoring Nevada Bred: 215 Lenas Chex Doc Matt Hoekenga Nevada Stallion Stakes Derby Champion Mister Dual Pepinic owned by Ken & Lorna Jones shown by Todd Fitch and also the get of the Champion Stallion Mister Dual Pep

HORSE

OWNER

RIDER

David Kimble Photos

TOTAL

WINNINGS

NRCHA Open Bridle Sheza Shiny Chex

Kenny Or Tammy Lee Flint Lee

Feathers N Lace

Billie Filippini

Brad Bowlen

IX Smart Starlight

Liz Younger Badasci

Matt Hoekenga

218

$387.50

215.5

$232.50

213

$155.00

NRCHA Limited Open Bridle IX Smart Starlight

Liz Younger Badasci

Matt Hoekenga

Watch Me In Nickers

KathleenWood

Anthony McClimon

213

$312.00

129.5

$208.00

212.5

$205.00

NRCHA Non Pro Bridle Sandra Friberg

NSS OPEN Futurity

NSS Open Derby

NSS LIMITED BRIDLE Hesa Pleasen Prize

Kyla Rianda

Watch Me In Nickers

Kathleen Wood

Anthony McClimon

Feathers N Lace

Billie Filippini

BradBowlen

Diamond NIc

Sue Abel

Flint Lee

207

$222.63

129.5

$148.42

208.5

$148.42

201

$98.95

218

$432.89

NSS 2-REIN / GREEN BRIDLE

Genuine Rednic

Sandra Friberg

Sheza Shiny Chex

Kenny Or Tammy Lee

Flint Lee

Genuine Rednic

Sandra Friberg

212.5

$312.00

Fairlea Guns N Glory

Gary & Lynne Zahigian

Dave Thacker

216.5

$259.74

Twist of Docs Fate

Gary Wines

Rachel Wines

208.5

$208.00

Feathers N Lace

Billie Filippini

Brad Bowlen

216

$173.16

NRCHA Novice Non Pro Bridle

NSS Bridle Classes–OPEN

NRCHA Two Rein Command O Lena

Dawn Pence

Gary Stark

Feathers N Lace

Billie Filippini

Brad Bowlen

210

$249.00

208.5

$166.00

Mister Dual Pepinic

Kenneth Jone

Todd Fitch

222

$387.50

Darling Boon

Gary Stark

Smokedakitty

LynnCafferty

Gary Stark

214

$232.50

Gary Stark

212.5

$155.00

Smart Teena Cash

Kyla Rianda

214

$205.00

TI Smokin Pepinic

Kenneth Jone

ToddFitch

Playboys R Magic

Jennifer Sanford

Shesa Stylish Farmer

KarenOlson

BradBowlen

NRCHA Open Hackamore

Get of the Nevada Champion Stallion Lenas Chex N Smart owned by Bill Rosevear of Lund, NV. Horse Pictured is Lenas Chex Doc & Matt Hoekenga

NRCHA Non Pro Hackamore Kyla Rianda

NRCHA LAE 3 Yr Old Snaffle 209

$440.00

208.5

$264.00

208

$176.00

130

$310.00

NRCHA $5K NON PRO LIMITED Hr More Time To Play

Lynette Phillips

www.progressiverancher.com

Lynette Phillips

The Progressive Rancher

Nevada Stallion Stakes Limited and Open Futurity Champion Playboys R Magic owned and Shown by Jennifer Sanford

November/December 2014 23

2014 ELKO COUNTY FAIR

August 23 — September 1 ★ Elko, Nevada ★ Outstanding Stockhorse of the fair. Horse: Cotton Owner: Timmy Lynn DeLong

Champion Nevada Cowhorse Very Smart Rico owned and shown by Nic Dowers

Non Pro Hackamore Champion Katie Cavison Horse

Owner

Rider

TOTAL

PLACE

200.5

NEVADA HACKAMORE

Misters Smart Dezign

Harry Smith

Matt Hoekenga

Joe

Gale Hunt & Jennifer Sanford

Flint Lee

210

Mr Dual Pepinic

Ken & Lorna Jones

Todd Fitch

216

Genuine Mic

Sandra & John Friberg

JR Marshall

201

205

TWO REINED CLASS

Quanah Kitty Twister

Horse

Owner

Rider

TOTAL

Casey Bieroth

Fairleas Silver Rose

Katie DeLong

200.5

Pony

Kenny Lee

208.5

Diamond Nic

Dave & Sue Abel

Flint Lee

205.5

NEVADA CATTLE WORKING

PLACE Very Smart Rico

Nick Dowers

142.5

Hot as a Hickory

Jolynn Maynard/J Black

Jennifer Black

141.5

Taylor Wakley

140

Flint Lee

138.5

208.5

NON PRO SNAFFLE

Dry San Pepper

209.5

Lotto

Kenny Lee

207.5

Rosie

Cash Light My Fire

Millie Spratling

202.5

Star

Smokey Twist of Fate

Doug & Pat Groves

Doug Groves

202.5

Nick Dowers

Harriette 217

Flint Lee WOMEN’S CLASS

OPEN SNAFFLE

Fletchs Playboy

Jolynn Maynard/Jennifer Black Jennifer Black

Tammy Lee

Genuine Rednic

Sandra & John Friberg

Sandra Friberg

208.5

Twist of Docs Fate

Gary & Candace Wines

Rachel Wines

206.5

Bill

Gale Hunt & Jennifer Sanford

Flint Lee

214.5

Cody

Tana Gallagher

Flint Lee

213

Blue Olena

Jessica Matheson

206.5

211.5

Amos

Suzann Lemaire

Suzanne Lemaire

205.5

Sunny Smokes

Tana Gallagher

205.5

211

Sioux Windwalker

Dean & Sharon Rhoads

Flint Lee

NON PRO COWHORSE

LIMITED BRIDLE

Twist of Docs Fate

Gary & Candace Wines

Rachel Wines

137

Jackie

Millie Spratling

134

Genuine Rednic

Sandra & John Friberg

Sandra Friberg

Rex

LeRoy Sestanovich

132

Lena

Suzy Barnes

Matt Barnes

207.5

131.5

Hesa Pleasen Prize

Kyla Rianda

207

JP Freckles Fudd

Dennis Bieroth

Casey Bieroth

203.5

203

Lena

Suzy Barnes

Matt Barnes

NON PRO HACKAMORE

Smooth to Dual

Chris & Katie Cavasin

Katie Cavasin

Jackie Chan

Petan YP Ranches

Jacob MaKay

191

Little Boondocks

Chris & Katie Cavasin

Katie Cavasin

202

Cow Pony Relay Race: • Lee Stockhorses- Flint Lee, Anthony McClimon, JR Marshall • Apple Dumplin Gang- Steve McDermott, Justin McDermott, Les Peterson • Matties Can Chasin Chicks- Chantelle Crotts, Tabatha McGraw, Laurie Baker • EEO- Joan Dunn, Mark Morrison, Kaleb Ennis Team Ranch Doctoring: • Eden Valley- Frank Bengoa, Timmy Lynn Delong, Brogan Kendall, George Barton • Free-Jim-Mori- Barak Freeman, Dirk Jim, Michael Mori, Pete Mori • Flying M Ranch- Timmy Lynn Delong, Frank Bengoa, DW Fowler, Brogan Fowler • C Lazy L Ranch- Nathan Kelly, Will Knight, Robert Crutcher, RC Crutcher • D Dubs- DW Fowler, Barak Freeman, Michael Mori, Pete Mori

24 November/December 2014

Women’s Branding • Flying M Ranch-Timmy (Pictured) Lynn DeLong, Rita Fowler, Georgia Black, Tammy Lee • Crown W- Jessica Kelly, Abra Snow, Jessica Jackson, Kelsea Krenka • Long Rope Ladies- Katie Cavasin, Tilly Freeman, Shantell Walker, Mindy Goemmer

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

Open Hackamore Champ Todd Fitch with owners Ken & Lorna Jones

Open Bridle Champion Matt Hoekenga

Junior Riders 13-16 Champion Dally Goemmer

Horse

Non Pro Cowhorse Champion Rachel Wines

Open Snaffle Champion Nic Dowers

Champion 9-12 Anna VanNorman

8 & Under Champion Hannah Rose Kelley

Best Boy 9-12 Hank Whitaker

Best Boy 8 and Under, rider Quinn Filippini

Best Girl 9-12 Emma Lemaire

Best Girl 8 and Under, Rider Emma Garijo

David Kimble Photos

Owner

Rider

TOTAL

PLACE

CHAMPION NEVADA COW HORSE

Very Smart Rico

Nick Dowers

287

1st

A Smooth Quixote

Jeff Garijo

283

2nd

Hot Shot Olena

Jolynn Maynard

Jennifer Black

278

3rd

IX Smart Starlight

Liz Badasci

Matt Hoekenga

277.5

4th

OPEN BRIDLE

IX smart Starlight

Liz Badasci

Matt Hoekenga

216.5

Star

Flint Lee

211

JR Marshall

210

A Smooth Quixote

Jeff Garijo

209.5

Jeff Garijo JUNIOR RIDER 13-16

Bandit

Shawn & Mindy Goemmer

Dally Goemmer

196.5

Cuchara Red Rooster

Shawn & Mindy Goemmer

Riata Goemmer

196

Blue Banjo

Justin Sorenson

195

Skeeta Blue Star

Tom Barnes

Anthony Barnes

187

YOUNG BUCKAROOS

Hanna Rose Kelley

142.5

Champion

Pistol Smartie Artie

Jaci Garijo

Emma Garijo

142.5

Best Girl

Quinn Filippini

140

Best boy

143

Champ

JUNIOR RIDERS 9-12

Jo Lena Nic “Dixie”

Ty Van Norman

Anna Van Norman

Bueno

Suzanne Lemaire

Emma Lemaire

142.5

Best girl

Dibbles

Bill Horn

Hank Whitaker

142

Best boy

Open Branding: • Jim Ranch (Pictured)- Dirk Jim, Gene Curtis, Ira Walker, Mike Mori • DeLong Ranches- Jeff Garijo, Will DeLong, George Barton, Tyson Torvik • Big O Tires & Express Lube- Mark Eldridge, Quinn Mori, Ramon Cardova, Hanes Holman www.progressiverancher.com

CO-ED Branding: • Lazy JN Ranch (Pictured) - Will Knight, Jessica Kelly, RC Crutcher, Timmy Lynn DeLong • Flying M Ranch- Rita Fowler, DW Fowler, Brogan Kendall, Sandy Kiel • Van Norman Quarter Horses- Ty Van Norman, Ronda Van Norman, Tilly Freeman, Andrew Evans • Delong/Garijo- Jeff Garijo, Jaci Garijo, Will DeLong, Katie Delong Walker Ranch- Ira Walker, Shantell Walker, Nathan Kelly Sr, Katie Cavasin Lee Stockhorses- Flint Lee, Kenny Lee, Tammy Lee, Bea Venable

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 25

CHECKOFF NEWS W

English and Spanish radio ads that aired during the two-week promotion. A number of popular beef cuts, appealing to both the general market and Hispanic consumers, were featured during the two-week promotion, including Beef Flap Meat, Bone-In New York Steak, Fresh Boneless Beef Country Style Strips, Beef Back Ribs, Fresh Sirloin Tip Milanesa Steaks, Fresh Beef Rib Eye Steaks, and Fresh Beef Cube Steaks. These featured cuts saw a 37 percent increase in pounds moved when compared with the same two weeks a year prior – which also happened to be during a beef promotion with the NBC. Perhaps even more impressive, there was an 80 percent increase in pounds moved of the featured cuts during the two-week promotion over the two weeks prior to the promotion. Final NBC Retail Promotion “At a time when beef prices are rising, promotional partof 2014 to Hit Stores in nerships with retailers can offer consumers a great incentive to December continue purchasing beef,” says Christie Van Egmond, Manager The NBC will end the year on a of Channel Marketing. “Nevada beef producers should be very high note with retail promotions, pleased with how successful this promotion was, and its overall with a promotional partnership impact on beef sales in today’s marketing climate.”

ith fall in the air and winter on the horizon, the Nevada Beef Council has been cooking up some timely partnerships and campaigns. Here is just a glimpse at how we’ve been putting your checkoff dollars to work in recent months.

Beef + Crock Pot = Dinner Solved!

When it comes to planning a meal, there’s perhaps nothing easier (or more savory) than throwing beef and a few other ingredients in a slow cooker for a few hours – especially as the temperatures cool. The Nevada Beef Council (NBC) teamed up with Crock Pot® slow cookers, along with promotional partners Entercom Radio and Digital, and Northern Nevada Raley’s stores, on a popular fall-themed promotion. Through a radio and online ad campaign, the NBC encouraged consumers to think about with Southern Nevada Albertson’s savory beef dishes that can be created in a Crock Pot®, while running just prior to the Christmas giving them a chance to win one of the popular small cooking holiday. As always, we’ll be sure appliances. Beef – It Does a Body Good to share the results and impact Raley’s offered a $3.00-off beef coupon through its SomeSharing beef’s nutritional advantages continues to be a priof the promotion and show your thing Extra mobile app during the promotion and enhanced the ority for the NBC. Through educating health influencers such as promotion’s online presence through its social media channels. checkoff dollars at work! dietitians and nutritional experts, playing a role in health and fitJames Winstead, the NBC’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, ness events such as trail runs and health expos, and by increasing also had a guest post on the Raley’s Seasons blog answering awareness of consumers in general, the NBC makes sure target consumer questions about slow-cooking beef. In addition, participating stores featured NBC recipe cards at the meat case offering helpful tips for slow audiences know about beef’s nutritional punch. For example, did you know that protein can play an important role in weight managecooking beef. ment? Consider these facts: Promotion elements: • When it comes to feeling more satisfied after a meal, a 2007 Journal of Nutri3Four 3 weeks of broadcast radio in Northern Nevada tion study found that protein has more staying power than carbohydrates and fat. 3Four 3 week social media campaign, including Facebook and Twitter posts Eating a moderately high-protein diet can curb hunger and the body’s desire to 3E-blast 3 to Entercom Radio listeners advertising the promotion eat more. 3Blog 3 posts & content marketing tying into promotion • Increasing daily high-quality protein intake can optimize muscle strength and 3Facebook 3 contest with promotional give-away of Crock Pots® metabolism, an ultimately improve overall health. A growing body of evidence 3Digital 3 coupons offering savings on beef suggests muscle metabolism may also play a role in the prevention of many 3In-store 3 slow cooker beef recipe cards and increased beef featuring chronic diseases, such as type-2 diabetes and osteoporosis. • Beef is an excellent source of high-quality protein in a low calorie, nutrient-rich package — a 3-ounce serving of lean beef has less than 170 calories yet is a good Food4Less Promotion Moves Beef or excellent source of 10 essential nutrients. Calorie-for-calorie, beef is one of The NBC recently completed a successful promotional partnership with 15 Food4Less the most naturally nutrient-rich foods. stores in Southern Nevada. The promotion ran from August 27 through September 9, and For more nutrition messaging that we’re sharing, visit www.nevadabeef.org or www. included increased beef featuring on a variety of popular cuts, in-store savings on beef, and beefnutrition.org.

Wells FFA’s Summer Events

The Wells FFA Chapter never stops they are always doing things, from our end of the year BBQ to community service events, to leadership camp and finally our annual officer retreat. The end of the year BBQ was a great time we all met at the city park and played games, grilled burgers and had a great chance to bond with other members in our chapter as well as the new freshman. Our next adventure for the summer was Summer Leadership Camp where we took eight members to the 4H camp in Lake Tahoe. Here is where some of the officers learned there duties for the year. We also had one of our members Tessa Hubert run for a zone office, she was elected to be the zone sentinel for the year 2014-15. They have many night activities that your chapter can compete in. This year our chapter competed in the lip sync, we performed

26 November/December 2014

a winning number from the movie Frozen called In Summer. We all had a great time and look forward to going back next year. Every summer the officers try to plan a day for the chapter to go and do there community service project, this year we did adopt a highway on July 1st. our last and final this for us this summer was our annual Officer Retreat, this year we went to Garden Valley, Idaho and went white water rafting. We also started planning our year and making sure all of us knew our duties. We left on August 4th and returned home August 6th. The Wells FFA Chapter never stops we are always learning or getting to know each other, now that school has started we have begun preparing for nationals and will be leaving for Louisville on October 27th and returning on November 1st. The Progressive Rancher

The officer team on our retreat in front or the Cascade Raft & Kayak, the officers from left to right are Demar Gale, Rachel Johnny, Hailey Swan, Deseret Jonson Tessa Hubert, Chelsea James, and Joseph Tate. Advisors: Mr. Noorda in the back, and Mr. Crain in the front. www.progressiverancher.com

FOUR-WAY SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF

hese popular slow cooker beef recipes, along with simple steps for slow cooking beef, were provided in-store at Northern Nevada Raley’s and Bel Air stores as part of a partnership with NBC throughout October and early November. Total Recipe Time: 9.5 to 10.5 hours on low setting, or 5.5 to 6.5 hours on high setting. Makes six servings INGREDIENTS 1. 1 beef Shoulder Roast, Arm Chuck Roast Boneless or Blade Chuck Roast Boneless (2 to 2-1/2 pounds) 2. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)

3. 4. 5. 6.

1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic Salt and pepper Recipe variations (recipes follow)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. For optional browning, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Brown beef roast on all sides.

BBQ Shredded Beef: Combine prepared barbecue sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve on whole wheat rolls topped with creamy horseradish sauce, coleslaw, Cheddar cheese slices, chopped green bell pepper and/or canned French fried onion, as desired.

2. Place onion and garlic in 3-1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker; place roast on top. Cover and cook on LOW 9 to 10 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or until roast is fork-tender.

Asian Shredded Beef: Combine prepared hoison or teriyaki sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce or cabbage cups topped with shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped fresh cilantro or mint, sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes and/or chopped peanuts, as desired.

3. Remove roast from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary and reserve 1 cup onion mixture. Shred beef with 2 forks. Combine shredded beef and reserved onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. 4. Recipe Variations:

Indian Shredded Beef: Combine prepared Indian cooking sauce, such as Tikka Masala or Vindaloo. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in naan or pita bread topped with toasted chopped pistachios or coconut, raisins, Greek yogurt or mango chutney, chopped fresh mint or cilantro and/or sliced cucumber or green onion, as desired.

Mexican Shredded Beef: Combine tomato or tomatillo salsa and beef mixture, as desired. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in warmed flour or corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo, sliced avocados, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro and/or chopped white or green onions, as desired.

EFFICIEN

UDE T I T L A H HIG

SE A E G N I V CAL Featuring sons of: • Connealy Consensus 7229

ANC M R O F R E P

• Connealy Confidence 0100 • Baldridge Waylon W34

Developed at a base elevation of 6,400 ft.in Charleston, Nevada

• TC Aberdeen 759 • SAV 8180 Traveler 004

BEITIA LIVESTOCK Elko, NV www.progressiverancher.com

•

775-560-7779

•

beitialivestock@gmail.com

The Progressive Rancher

• Coleman Charlo 054 • Sinclair Entrepreneur 8R101 • Sinclair Timeless 88A4

November/December 2014 27

RAISING EXPECTATIONS When you need to purchase livestock — or

LookUP by Pastor Diana Gonzalez

anything else for your ranch or farm — we’ll design a financing plan with terms, rates and payment options that work for you.

Three Simple Truths

See what we can do for you.

John 3:16 and John 10:10. If preachers can teach their people these two scriptures in the Bible, their people would learn these simple truths: Simple Truth #1. That God loves them. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 NKJ

Call 800.800.4865 today or visit AgLoan.com RENO • ELKO • FALLON A part of the Farm Credit system. Equal Opportunity Lender.

God loves you so much that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not (not would not, but should not) perish, but have everlasting life. God loves you. When you’re at your worst or at your best, God loves you and cares for you (Matthew 6:25-34, I Peter 5:7). The Bible says God is love (I John 4:8). God loves you; that’s good news. Simple Truth #2. Lay blame where the blame belongs. The thief (the devil) does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I (Jesus) have come that they (us) may have life, and that they may have it (life) more abundantly. John 10:10 NKJ If it’s stealing, killing or destroying, it’s the devil, not God. God is love. God doesn’t take your brother, sister, mother, father, or even your child. That would be stealing or murder. God’s word forbids that in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17). You shall not murder, you shall not steal; those are God’s words. He can’t go against His own word. The devil does the stealing, killing and destroying, then loves it when he can get you to blame God. Simple Truth #3. Jesus came so we could have life more abundantly. In Strong’s dictionary #4053, abundantly means: excessive overflowing, surplus, over and above, more than enough, profuse, extraordinary, above the ordinary, more than sufficient, superabundance. That’s the kind of life Christ died to give you. Folks, that’s good news. The fact is, God did send His son to suffer and die on a cruel Roman cross for you and for me. Why was that necessary? Because of Adam’s sin and Adam’s fall (Genesis 3). That sin nature comes down through the blood lines and we are born with a sin nature (Romans 5:12). We need a redeemer. God so loved the world that He gave us His only son to bear all that we deserve to bear (Isaiah 53:3-6). Folk’s, let’s dust off our Bibles and find out what the Bible says about us. Let’s find out who Jesus is and what he did for us. I dare you to live the extraordinary, abundant life Christ died to give you. Ask Him into your heart today. Happy trails. May God richly bless you. We love you and would love to hear from you. If you would like someone to pray with, or just have a question, please give us a call at (775) 867-3100. ‘Til next time….

You are invited to COWBOY CHURCH!

1st Saturday of every month Standish, CA @ 6:00 p.m. Hwy. 395 /A3 — Standish 4-H Hall

3rd Saturday of every month Lovelock, NV @ 7:00 p.m. 1035 Cornell Ave. — Old Variety Store

Are you having a Rodeo or Livestock event? GIVE US A CALL. We would love to come to your event or ranch and host Cowboy Church for you.

Harmony Ranch Ministry 3767 Keyes Way Fallon, NV 89406

28 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

Tom J. Gonzalez | Diana J. Gonzalez, Pastor threecrossls@cccomm.net

(775) 867-3100 Cell (775) 426-1107

www.progressiverancher.com

In the Mind of a Millennial, Part VI By Jill Scofield, Nevada Beef Council

ver the past several issues of The Progressive Rancher, I’ve shared some research and background on the millennial generation (roughly born between 1980 – 2000 and comprised of nearly 80 million people) to offer some insight as to why this particular generation is an important focus for the Nevada Beef Council (NBC) and the national beef industry in general. If you’d like to continue Hopefully you’ve read enough of these articles the conversation about to have a sense of why this generation is a signifithe NBC’s efforts, or keep cant target audience for us, particularly the “older” up with what we’re doing millennials who are establishing households, starton your behalf, be sure ing to raise families, increasing buying power, and to find us on Facebook, are at a time in their lives when long-term food Twitter, at www.nevadabeef. choices and habits are being formed. Millennials org. Or contact us at comprise the most highly educated generation, and askus@nevadabeef.org or their buying power will continue to grow. This gen877-564-2333. eration currently has an estimated $1.68 trillion in purchasing power, and will later inherit about $41 trillion in wealth transfer. So it’s apparent why this generation is an important one to engage and communicate with when it comes to beef. To some, the amount of data and information that has been shared over the past several months may seem like overkill. But there’s good reason for the time and effort invested into fully understanding the behaviors, preferences and perceptions of this generation; it is the responsibility and obligation of those of us who invest beef checkoff dollars in promotion and education efforts to ensure that every dollar is spent wisely and with an eye toward influencing beef demand. Truly understanding our audience and what will most resonate with them is vital to making sure the staff and producer leaders of your state beef council know exactly how and why to invest checkoff dollars into meaningful programs that will garner results.

to information and outreach related to perceptions about beef production. The research found that the top concerns related to the beef production process are inhumane and crowded conditions for cattle, hormone use, GMOs and disease. Findings also suggested that this audience is most likely to get information about the beef production process through online search engines, TV news, and Internet news.

Convenience In terms of meal planning, approximately half of meals are last-minute decisions (defined as meals that are planned after 4:30 p.m.). And when it comes to making a last-minute dinner decision, research shows that consumers tend to choose chicken over beef because they find it more convenient to prepare. This explains some of the reasoning behind a couple of the NBC’s most recent campaigns. In an integrated marketing campaign that took place in August and September with promotional partners Reser’s, Reno-area radio stations KBUL (98.1) and KWYL (102.9), and retail partner Save Mart, the NBC highlighted the convenience factor in a five-week on-air radio and digital campaign. The campaign, which also included significant in-store promotion at participating Save Marts, and extensive social media and digital promotion, tied into the UNR Wolf Pack football season and provided listeners with tips on how to create an easy tailgating meal. The messaging “beef plus fire plus a Reser’s deli salad – that’s it!” reminded listeners that it doesn’t take much to create a delicious beef meal. Similarly, in a campaign with Crock Pot, Entercom Radio and Digital, and retail partners Raley’s and Bel Air markets, the NBC reminded consumers of the many easy ways to prepare beef using a Crock Pot slow cooker. (Read more about this campaign in the NBC’s program update.) Continuing to engage with such retail and promotional partners on campaigns and efforts that resonate with consumers will help the NBC continue to increase awareness of beef’s convenience factor, and hopefully get more consumers to reach for beef for a lastminute meal.

Health and Nutrition

Over the months and years to come, the NBC will continue to put the data and research gathered on consumer preferences to good use through its efforts. Already the retail partnerships and promotions, the consumer education campaigns and marketing efforts, and the health and nutrition outreach efforts the organization undertakes each year reflect current consumer trends. But how else is this valuable information used, especially when it comes to guiding the NBC’s programs and efforts? For the NBC’s producer-led board of directors, continuing to focus on the millennial audience will be a priority in the years to come, with a specific focus on beef’s overall image, convenience of meal preparation, and health and nutrition.

Beef has a powerful nutrition story, and the NBC is lucky to have a dietetic professional on board to share this story with health influencers throughout the state. Working with groups such as the Nevada Dietetic Association, the Southern Nevada Dietetic Association and others, as well as partnering with health and fitness oriented events and expositions, are just some of the ways the NBC works to share beef’s nutritional profile with the very influencers who can impact consumers’ perceptions of beef as a health food. In the years to come, the NBC will continue to focus on partnerships, outreach and education efforts that engage these health influencers. As an added bonus for Nevada producers, the NBC’s staff Registered Dietitian Nutritionist position is not funded by Nevada checkoff dollars. The Kansas and Nebraska Beef Councils fund the position for the California Beef Council, and since the NBC contracts with the CBC for its staff and administrative costs, the NBC benefits from this partnership as well.

Enhancing Beef’s Image

Engaging Producers

What’s Next?

When it comes to beef, millennials already have a lot of positive perceptions. Overall, they enjoy eating beef, and it tops the list for meat options in terms of taste and satisfaction. They also prefer leaner beef cuts because of the lower fat content, and are pleased that so many of their preferred or favorite cuts are considered lean. But there are also areas of opportunity. While they enjoy beef for the most part, millennials can be turned away by some of the perceived negative health associations, making the health and nutrition education the NBC provides that much more important. Additionally, when it comes to preparing beef, they want help to ensure the beef-eating experience is satisfactory, every time. Help with choosing cuts, how to adequately prepare steak, and convenient as well as kid-friendly meals are specific areas that research has suggested millennials want to know more about. Beyond the product itself, millennials tend to have a lot of misperceptions about the beef production process, or how the product gets from the pasture to plate. In a presentation given at the Cattle Industry Summer Conferences last July in Denver, Colorado, it was shared that consumers continue to have concerns about the beef production process, and specifically about “factory farming.” The National Cattleman’s Beef Association conducted research to further delve into this and determine how the millennial generation responds www.progressiverancher.com

Perhaps the most powerful conveyor of messages about beef and the ranching community are the producers themselves – those of you who work every day, caring for your livestock in every way possible to ensure their health and safety, and ultimately, a quality product that consumers can feel good about feeding their families. Engaging with producers to dispel some of the misperceptions about beef is another area of opportunity for the NBC. Working with ranchers and producers to tell the story of beef production directly to consumers is one way in which we can work together to do just that. The NBC recently began encouraging consumers to engage with Nevada producers by sending their questions and comments to the e-mail address askarancher@nevadabeef.org. In the coming months and years, you might see this contact information shared through some of our campaigns or outreach efforts, as a way to encourage consumers we interact with to get some information directly from the producers themselves. We’ll use this contact method to connect the producer community with the consumers to answer the questions they have about beef production. If you’d like to continue following this conversation, or be a part of our efforts moving forward, please reach out to us.

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 29

Your Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work for You In Nevada • Delivering beef-enjoyment messages to consumers through a multi-faceted approach, with a focus on population centers of the state.

• Implementing innovative partnerships with retailers, restaurants and foodservice distributors to keep beef at the center-of-the plate.

• Sharing beef ’s nutritional story with educators, dietitians, and health influencers.

• Working to build demand for U.S. beef and maintain strong consumer confidence in the beef supply.

• Funding millions of dollars annually in product-enhancement and beef-safety research to maintain a high-quality, safe product.

On a National Level • Promoting high-quality U.S. beef domestically and in more than 80 other countries.

Every dollar invested into the checkoﬀ results in a return of $11.20.

Nevada Beef Council Knowing Where Your Investment Goes FY2014 Revenues Gross assessments ($1/head of cattle sold in Nevada) Remittance to Cattlemen’s Beef Board for national programs Net assessments ($.50 of every dollar retained for state programs) Other revenue (interest) Total Revenues

$286,170 ($143,085) $143,085 $232 $143,317

FY 2014 Expenses Programs Consumer Information

$23,598

Promotions

$22,554

Producer Communications

$10,839

Total Programs

$56,991

Supporting Services Collection and compliance

$24,205

Administrative expenses*

$30,827

National Program Investment**

$12,804

Total Supporting Services

$67,836

*Includes all costs and overhead expenses associated with contracting with the California Beef Council for full-service stafﬁng and support, as well as audit fees, bookkeeping fees, and insurance. **Investment in national programs through the Federation of State Beef Councils, which also assures Nevada representation on the Federation.

Total Expenses

$124,827

Any revenues not spent in the current budget year are rolled over into the following year’s budget.

Learn more at nevadabeef.org or mybeefcheckoﬀ.org, or find the Nevada Beef Council on Facebook or Twitter. 30 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

UNR’s Newly Reorganized College of Ag Dr. Chris A. Pritsos, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Veterinary Science. University of Nevada, Reno At the June 16-17, 2011 meeting of the NSHE Board of Regents, the Department 24% and 22% increase in majors, respectively, since 2011 while the Veterinary Sciences of Agriculture, Nutrition and Veterinary Sciences (ANVS) was officially approved as a program has increased 73% in the same period of time. In 2011, the first year of the prodepartment in the newly reorganized College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural gram, the Agricultural Sciences program had only 3 majors. It has steadily grown and this Resources (CABNR) at UNR. The college had just undergone a major reorganization due year has over 40 majors. The Rangeland Ecology and Management program is also increasto severe budget cuts in the wake of the economic downturn in Nevada. Faculty from the ing and currently has 18 majors in the program. Department of Nutrition and various programs from the former Department of Animal BioNot only are student numbers increasing in ANVS but so are the numbers of faculty technology were merged into this new department. Subsequent budgetary cuts to Nevada to serve these students. Since 2011, the department has several new faculty on board and Cooperative Extension (NCE) resulted in the elimination of all state specialist positions is currently searching or beginning searches for 4 new faculty positions. Dr. Antonio Fahoused in ANVS, thus reducing the number of faculty to ten. This was a very difficult time ciola joined the faculty in 2013 as a large ungulate nutritionist. His expertise in beef and for CABNR and ANVS. dairy cattle nutrition is important for our Ag programs and he already has several ongoing The task set before the ANVS faculty was to sustain popular academic programs in funded research projects. Dr. Juan Solomon has just joined the faculty in 2014 as a Forage Nutrition and Veterinary Sciences and to develop new programs to better serve the agri- Agronomist and is currently developing classes on Principles of Agronomy and Forage cultural community in Nevada. Despite the uncertainty, the faculty came together and dili- Science which will greatly enhance our course offerings for our agricultural majors. Dr. gently worked along with the CABNR Dean, Ron Pardini and Assoc. Dean, Carol Condit Talline Martins has been hired as a Research Assistant professor to engage in plant genetto put together a group of academic programs to serve our students, stakeholders and the ics research and to teach courses in the area of plant genetics. Tracy Shane, M.S. has been citizens of Nevada. While some considered this a very unusual grouping of faculty, they hired (2014) as an instructor to teach several courses for the department including beef found a commonality in the programmatic theme of “Sustainable Food Systems”. The con- cattle management and elements of livestock production. In addition to these new hires nection between food production and animal and human health is undeniable. The outcome the department is searching for new faculty members in horticulture, molecular nutrition, of this work was the development of two new Bachelor of Sciences programs; Agricultural and food safety and a lecturer position in Animal Science. The food safety faculty position Sciences; and Rangeland Ecology and Management. Another change, necessitated by the will also have a partial extension appointment. The food safety and molecular nutritionist elimination of the Animal Science major, resulted in the revision of the Veterinary Sci- positions were awarded to ANVS through the Provost’s office as part of a competition for ences program to a four year program. The new Veterinary Sciences program appears to new faculty positions. This, we believe highlights the University’s recognition of the sucbe serving our students really well. The Rangeland Ecology and Management degree was cess and importance of our programs. We anticipate that by the end of 2015, the department formed after the splitting of the former Forest and Rangeland Management degree into two will have grown to 17 faculty. The addition of these new faculty will allow us to greatly separate degree programs. This split was seen as a way to better serve students interested in strengthen our academic programs and to deliver quality academic training to our students Rangeland Ecology and Management or Forest Ecology and Management. The Rangeland which will make them very competitive for jobs and careers upon graduations. Ecology and Management program is jointly administered through ANVS and the Dept. Another area of emphasis, over the past few years, has been the development of internof Natural Resources and Environment Sciences. The Agricultural Sciences degree now ship programs for our majors. ANVS has partnered with Urban Roots, Nevada Dept. of has two tracks or options: one focused on plant science and the other on animal science. Agriculture, Charles River Laboratories, NV Copper, Pumpkin Hollow Project, to name Students can also take several courses related to agricultural business. This change in cur- a few, to establish new internship programs for our majors, be they Nutrition, Veterinary riculum was recently proposed to meet the requests from students and stakeholders. The Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or Rangeland Ecology and Management majors. These Nutritional Science and dietetics programs have remained intact. The dietetics program is internship programs provide our students with important hands-on experiences, so valua highly successful nationally accredited program required to become a registered dietitian. able as they pursue their careers. We are continuing our efforts to increase the number of From humble beginnings in 2011, ANVS has grown tremendously and today has internship opportunities for our students. the largest number of undergraduate majors in CABNR. In 2011, there were 321 students As I believe you can see, we in ANVS are very excited about the future. Our student enrolled in majors in the department. Today the department has approximately 513 un- numbers are greatly increasing, our faculty numbers are increasing and we are providing dergraduate majors representing a 60% increase in majors in just 3 years and over 40% of our students with outstanding academic programming to help them succeed in their career the college’s total number of majors. This overall growth rate is far outpacing the student goals. We look forward to the future and in serving the agricultural community of Nevada. growth rate at UNR. The Nutritional Science and Dietetic programs have experienced a Agriculture is back at UNR!

Wyndell “Curly” Eckert 1925 – 2014

Wyndell “Curly” Eckert long time Fallon resident passed away September 29, 2014 in Fallon. Curly was born June 3, 1925 in Amarillo, Texas to George and Lela Eckert. He had been farming in this valley since 1944. Curly was in the United States Marine Corp stationed at Babbitt, Nevada in 1942 when he met his life long partner Annabell. They married in January of 1943 and after getting out of the Marines they moved to Fallon where they spent the rest of their lives farming. They spent many years square dancing with Fallon’s local club, traveling to Reno for the annual Silver State Square Dance Festival. Annabell preceded Curly in death in 2013. He is survived by his children, son and daughter-in-law, David and Vicki Eckert; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Gary Avery all of Fallon; grandchildren, Marnie (Steve) Dobbs; Shane (Katie) Vesty; Lance (Trish) Eckert; Shawna(John) Kontny; Jessie (Jason) Fenner; great-grand children Amanda and Crystal Kontry; Megan and Heather Dobbs; Mathew and Kim Boni; Rebecca Eckert; Scott and Amanda Eckert; great-greatgrandchildren, Peyton and Aiden Albury; Aiden Eckert. A Celebration of Curly’s life will be held at a later time. The family wishes donations be made to the Churchill County Museum. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, NV. 89406 775 423-8928 www.progressiverancher.com

Samuel Grant Broyles Sr. 1927 – 2014

Samuel Grant Broyles Sr. died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his long time residence, The Homestead for assisted living in Fallon, Nevada. Sam was born in Battle Mountain, Nevada, November 29, 1927 to William and Margaret (O’Sullivan) Broyles. Sam was the youngest of four sons, Bill, Joe, Dan and Sam and was the only one of the “Broyles Boys” still living. Sam loved his family and friends, he showed his generous nature in many kindnesses. He teased the people he liked and got a big kick out of it if the teasing came right back. Sam will be missed by his children , Suzette Hughes; Lynn Broyles; Sam (Catherine) Broyles; and his grandchildren, Tyler; Trever and Aaron Detomasi ;Trisha and children. He will also be missed by his half-sister, Andee (Kenny) Woody of Placerville, CA. and many nieces and nephews, extended family and large circle of friends. Sam began his cowboy career on the 25 Ranch in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Sam was drafted into the Army Infantry during the Korean conflict. He served as Motor Sergeant and First Sergeant in the Second Infantry Division, the Indian Head Division, he received the Meritorious Service Commendation in 1953. Sam returned to Battle Mountain to cowboy on the TS Ranch and was promoted to ranch foreman and then general manager of the 300,000 acre ranch. Sam moved to Fallon with his wife Jeanne and children in 1963 to manage a 15,000 head feedlot. Later, he worked with Ellington peek of Shasta Livestock as a traveling cattle buyer in Nevada and California. The family wishes donations be directed to the Nevada Heritage Foundation 2165 Green Vista Dr. Suite 205 Sparks, NV. 89431. Please specify Churchill County Ag in the Classroom, in memory of Sam Broyles. Services will be held at The Gardens Chapel on Saturday, October 11, 2014.. Burial followed in The Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, Fallon, NV. The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 31

SECURE on the Range by Nathan Boies

y name is Nathan Boies. I was raised on, and am now living with my daughter, on my family ranch in northeastern Nevada. Like most of the readers of this magazine, my background is ranching, cows and horses. Beyond those things, I participated in the Iraqi conflict, and after completion of my enlistment, I returned home and completed a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada Reno. I would like to take this opportunity to discuss a couple things: added security to rangeland operations and several new technologies that can be applied to our industry. High cattle prices and concern for vandalism of important and costly improvements prompted myself and neighboring ranchers to implement added security for our cattle operations. I don’t believe that with the vastness of these rangelands and the limited time and resources law enforcement agencies are allocated, that they can provide the required level of security to our operations, so we went at it as an owner/ operator run and funded system. Each participating ranch manages its own program with the help and guidance if needed by the local sheriff’s department or a private security company. The Elko County Sheriff’s Department was more than eager to provide any assistance that was needed. The most basic approach would be the installation of motion- triggered cameras (game cameras) which can be purchased online or at a sportsman store relatively cheaply if you compare the price to one head of cattle or an improvement that gets tampered with. One operation bought four cameras and additional supporting equipment for a little less than $500.00. These four cameras properly placed covered close to 50,000 acres. This is not a sure fix, it is just meant to give information to the landowner and operators. If suspicion is raised, further actions are needed, but you have the information to start those actions. We hope that if neighbors, law enforcement agencies and private security companies work together and to cover large sections of land with added security measures, that it will deter most criminal activities, and by working together the cost and maintenance will be reduced. This is the most basic system. With the technologies we have today, a very high level of security can be added as well as the apprehension and arrest of determined criminal activity. We all know that land and commodity values are increasing which draws attention from wrongdoers. In addition, rural land issues, which are becoming more complicated,

FULL SERVICE WATER DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION • Turn-key or owner assist. • Down-hole to livestock delivery structure. • Custom design and install from surface to 1000’ deep.

Call for a custom system design and estimate.

• HDPE Pipelines

Lorentz Dealer

“If I can see water in a trough on my computer, that means I don’t have to drive to check it. That saves me time and fuel.” intense and emotional, increase the possibility of nefarious activities. My father Steve Boies began changing many of our livestock watering wells to solar powered pumps set up by Boss Tanks. These systems have worked great, but you still have to monitor them. This summer I began putting a system together that allows us to remotely view the water level at these sites, saving us the time and money of manually driving to these sites to check the water levels. We have the ability to extend cell networks miles and miles and satellite points monitoring, web based start stop options, emergency calling out and many more applications. In my short lifetime, I have seen our family ranch go from many more employees to just immediate family, one full time employee and day workers. The things that a Nevada ranch requires haven’t changed, but many ranches like ours have reduced employees. If a system can reduce the work load and cost, I support it fully; especially if it gives the people involved in keeping these places running more time to pay attention to other needs or time for personnel interests and activities. I believe the internet and social media will be the most influential factor in our lifetime. These networks provide an immediate flow of information through the air which can result in an immediate action from either side of that information flow. We have all been witness to a system helping us in our business or personal life, keeping us connected to family and friends, and shaping and changing global conflicts and humanitarian efforts. I am interested in these technologies and am starting a business that will supply and support many items I believe will help solve problems and make operations more efficient. The name of this business is LinkUp Systems. Feel free to contact me about the game cameras; I will give you any information I have, and check out my display at a convention or online when the website is completed.

Secure Your Range and Improvements Cellular/Satellite Internet Hotspot/Surveillance Systems Mobile Viewing

www.bosstanks.com 7861 E. Idaho St. •

P.O. Box 70

775-738-2677

• Elko, NV 89803

“Watering the West”

32 November/December 2014

Nathan Boies • 775-275-0339 • info@linkupsurveillance.com

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

IT’S CHURCHILL FFA

Fall 2014, the Churchill County FFA has been busy. We had our annual Appreciation Dinner on October 3rd to thank the parents and supporters of our program. Committee chairmen reported to our members and guests about the activities that their committees are planning for the coming months. A committee chair makes sure that their committee is doing what they are supposed to do. Our Financial committee is planning fruit and honey sales for the fall season. The Community Economic Development committee will be “flocking” businesses and homes

to increase awareness of global food security issues and raise funds to be donated to Heifer International. The Community Citizenship Development Committee is coordinating efforts to participate in the Trick-or-Treat for canned food hosted by CCHS Honor Society, provide assistance to elderly in need in Churchill County with our Giving Thanks project at Thanksgiving as well as helping families in need with our Gift of Green project at Christmas. Our Community Environmental Development Committee is busy gathering twine around the valley to be shipped off to recyclers soon. The Agriculture Promotion Committee helped to coordinate and host the recent Ag in the Classroom that was held at Lahontan Elementary school on September 25th and is making plans for the Ag Literacy Project to read to read the next AFBF book of the year to the second grade classes in the spring. This is also first opportunity for our first year members or Greenhands to participate in planning and running an event. They provided potluck salads and desserts and recited The FFA Creed by E.M. Tiffany for our guests. We also announced our Greenhand officer team: President-Myles Getto, Vice President-Helen Albaugh, Secretary-Darcy Countryman, Treasurer-Conner McGowan, Reporter-Skyler Ward, Sentinel-Luis Orozco, and Advisor-Zoe Anderson. These students will help our chapter officers and compete in the Opening/Closing Ceremonies contest at the Nevada State Convention in March. The dinner was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who joined us. Our monthly chapter meeting was set for November 3rd 2014 and we will also be attending a screening of the documentary movie Farmland November 13th 2014 hosted by the UNR Collegiate FFA in conjunction with the Nevada Young Farmers and Ranchers at the Atlantis Casino in Reno.

0 50 eadll H Se

www.progressiverancher.com

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 33

Nevada Dept. of Agriculture announces $301,000

SPARKS, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) announced today more than $300,000 in awards for 14 projects in Nevada that promote and enhance specialty crops through education, research, marketing and production. “The specialty crop block grant program is incredibly helpful for promoting Nevada crops,” said Jim Barbee, NDA director. “We are grateful for the funding from the USDA to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada’s specialty crop industry.” Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops including floriculture.

Funded projects for 2014 include:

A program to increase student awareness of safe agricultural practices and sustainable field production techniques for specialty crops (Carson City Greenhouse Project at Carson High School). Social media advertising and app development partnership between the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the Great Basin Food Cooperative (Reno) Food safety, farm planning and marketing activities for specialty crop producers in partnership with University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Study to increase pumpkin production in Nevada with the Lazy P Adventure Farm (Winnemucca) High Desert Farming Initiative’s (Reno) program to increase cost savings for specialty crop producers in Nevada by offering farmers an organic propagation service at a limited cost to farmers. Nevada looks for projects that promote and enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by increasing knowledge and consumption of specialty crops, improving distribution systems, enhancing produce safety, eradicating pest and plant health issues, specialty crop research and developing new and improved crop varieties. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week nearly $118 million in grants nationwide to strengthen markets for specialty crops. The grants were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill as part of an effort to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and provide resources to strengthen American agriculture.

NEVADA’S FUNDED PROJECTS FOR 2014 Amount Awarded: $301,441.48. Number of Projects: 14. Partner with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension to inform specialty crop producers about economically viable food safety practices giving them a realistic estimate

for farm planning and marketing activities by quantifying the costs associated with implementing food safety practices and assessing the levels of adoption. Partner with the Great Basin Community Food Cooperative to increase consumer awareness, appreciation, and demand for Nevada grown specialty crops by using a mobile app that provides an engaging platform for the people of Northern Nevada to directly connect with their specialty crop producers and their products. Elevate the presence and awareness of Nevada’s specialty crops online by producing and airing videos featuring Nevada specialty crop producers, growers, and retailers. Partner with the Greenhouse Project to increase student awareness of Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) and sustainable field production techniques for specialty crops by developing a student-run community supported agriculture (CSA) program in which students, Nevada’s future specialty crop farmers, learn about growing vegetables, food safety procedures, marketing products and farm production business skills. Partner with the Main Street Gardnerville Program Corporation to increase nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops by facilitating a nutrition workshop and community garden where parents of participating families will learn the value of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Partner with the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology and Urban Roots to increase interest in and demand for specialty crops in the Washoe County School communities by developing and implementing a curriculum focused on educating educate children in the K-12 system about the variety of crops that are available to them and how to grow, harvest, eat and sell their own healthy produce. Partner with the Lincoln Communities Action Team to enhance the economic viability of Nevada specialty crop producers and entrepreneurs by introducing business concepts, and specific expertise in creating and marketing simple value-added products through a series of workshops. Partner with Urban Roots to promote an economically sustainable beekeeping network in Northern Nevada by providing general guidelines to the overall farming and gardening community to identify beekeeping techniques that are unique to our high-altitude, dry climate and relevant to season extension farming in Nevada. Partner with the High Desert Farming Initiative to increase Nevada farmers’ agricultural and economic knowledge to successfully grow raspberries in hoop houses by creating a document outlining the best practices for growing raspberries in hoop houses in the harsh Nevada climate.

Nevada Department of Agriculture Developing New Mapping and Data Collection Tools for Range Management By Tina Mudd, State Rangeland Program Manager, Nevada Department of Agriculture and Jamie Greer, State Noxious Weed Coordinator, Nevada Department of Agriculture Invasive plants and noxious weeds cause many negative impacts to Nevada rangelands, agriculture, property values, wildlife habitat and recreation. For this reason, the management of noxious weeds is significant to the long-term health of lands across Nevada. An imperative step in successful management of invasive plants is having an accurate and current inventory of infestations. Land managers can utilize mapping data to plan treatments and conduct follow up treatments and monitoring. The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is excited to announce new mapping and data collection tools available to Nevada for invasive plant mapping and rangeland management. These tools are referred to as EDDMaps. EDDMaps is a free online public invasive plant database found at www. eddmaps.org. It includes a free smart phone mapping application (EDDMaps WEST). Overall, these tools allow easy data submittal and sharing. Anyone can find the distribution of noxious weeds at various levels, create email alerts when a specific species of concern is reported near them, and maintain one’s own report database. Individual logins allow users to set a privacy layer in order to track weeds on their private land. NDA is asking Nevada’s agriculture producers and other partners to join the fight against noxious weeds and rangeland degradation by using these tools. Sign up at www. eddmaps.org and download the EDDMaps WEST APP on your phone today. The data that

34 November/December 2014

is submitted to EDDMaps is linked to another new tool, the Nevada EDDMaps GIS. This tool overlays invasive plant data with other data sources, such as fires, grazing allotments and sensitive habitat areas. It will allow NDA to better prioritize and track treatments, monitor spread and assess new areas that may be threatened for invasion. In addition, access to the Nevada EDDMaps GIS may be permitted to partnering landowners to make maps and track information on properties related to general rangeland health. Overall, the above tools will provide new sources for data and has the potential to significantly improve overall land management in our state. NDA is also working on a smart phone app and web-based rangeland monitoring tool. This monitoring tool will assist landowners in setting monitoring locations, collecting data and tracking/managing change. NDA will be available at the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and the Nevada Association of Conservation Districts meetings in November to present additional information on its efforts.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

awarded to promote and research specialty crops in Nevada Partner with Lazy P Adventure Farm to increase pumpkin production in Nevada by conducting a study to identify viable varieties of pumpkins and cultural practices that will prosper in our local climate, soil conditions, growing season and offer resistance to pests and diseases. Partner with Urban Roots to encourage and guide producers to grow hops successfully by conducting variety trials to identify hop varieties that will thrive in Nevada’s high desert ecology and yield highly desirable qualities for Nevada brewers. Partner with the Tea House Gardens to identify, restore, and return local heritage apple groves back into production by soliciting heritage apple grove owners to participate in a multiyear renewable agreement to receive volunteer horticultural services in exchange for

a portion of their crop; recruiting, managing, and training community volunteers to learn and practice horticultural restorative care, pest control, and maintenance of enrolled apple groves; and presenting an annual community cider-making event that promotes the project while engaging community members in making and sharing fresh cider. Partner with the High Desert Farming Initiative to increase cost-savings for specialty crop producers in Nevada by offering farmers an organic propagation service in Reno, Nevada at a limited cost to farmers. Ensure that the State Agency and sub-awardees abide by Federal and State requirements and regulations by performing pre- award and post-award activities to administer Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding.

Curious what lies beneath? So Are We! New Soil Survey Available to Assist Farmers, Ranchers, Land Managers, Homeowners Reno, Nev.— The U.S. Department Brien Park, Nevada NRCS soil scientist, of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conlogs map unit concepts on a computer servation Service (NRCS) has finished unearthing what kinds of soil lie beneath the at the NV778 soil survey site surface of a portion of central and central eastern Nevada and has made the findBrien Park, Nevada NRCS soil ings available to the public, who can use scientist, describes a soil profile it for a variety of planning reasons. Titled: for the soil survey Humboldt National Forest, Nevada, South Part, parts of Lincoln, Nye and White Pine Counties (NV778), the soil survey has been published on NRCS’s online tool, called Web Soil Survey, at: http://websoilsurvey. sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm. The survey covers 1,062,220 acres and includes three Major Land Resource Areas (MLRA), which are physiographic boundaries based on geology, groupings of major plant communities and climate conditions. The survey provides soils and associated ecological site information for the Mount Moriah area, Schell Creek Range, Ward Mountain area, White Pine Range, and Grant Range of White Pine County and Quinn Range of Lincoln and Nye counties, Nevada. Soil mapping for this survey was performed at a 1:24,000 scale (order 3) which is meant to be used at the landscape scale, commonly used by land managers. The survey is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Forest Service and USDA-NRCS, National Cooperative Soil Survey. Eight soil scientists and three range specialists collected data for this soil survey beginning in 2006 and finishing in the fall of 2013. Edits, calculations and validations for quality assurance were completed last winter with uploading to the Web Soil Survey concluding this month. The survey was produced using soil–ecological site correlations, meaning that soil profiles were described to identify soil characteristics that regularly support vegetative communities. Once this relationship is established, the expression of vegetation on the landscape is used to map soils with confidence. At regular intervals, soil profiles are described to confirm established soil–ecological site relationships on the landscape. Soil profile descriptions include: soil color, soil texture, soil structure, concentrations of clay or salts such as calcium carbonate or sodium, and soil depth to a restrictive layer such as bedrock, a petrocalcic layer (commonly called caliche) or a duripan.

landscape for range, wildlife or wilderness use. The survey provides a key tool to land managing agencies to help them make more scientifically sound decisions when it comes to rangeland, forestland and wildlife management. Soil surveys also provide valuable information for private land owners by providing general soil depth, rock and clay content of soil that is useful for gardening, constructing a home or placing a septic system on their property. The soil survey provides information on soil characteristics that can be used to determine soil erodibility, soil infiltration rates, potential vegetation, soil depth and many other interpretations that can be queried on Web Soil Survey.

How is the Soil Survey Made? After analyzing aerial images of the survey location for similarities in elevation, geology, landform, aspect, slope and vegetation, scientists go in the field to collect soil profile information in representative areas by digging holes to take a look at the soil. Scientists can spend a week or several weeks at a time traversing the wide open desert of Nevada—sometimes at very high altitudes—during the field season (generally May-October), digging holes up to five feet deep to either confirm what they thought was beneath the surface or discover it may be something unique. Soil profile and vegetation information is then analyzed to develop the soil survey. “I look at the soil layers to identify horizons based on color, texture, structure and rock fragments. Then I see if there are accumulations of things, such as calcium carbonate, salt or clays,” said Brien Park, NRCS soil scientist, who worked on the soil survey. “After I get my hands dirty, the next step is to use computers to correlate notes and information.” In the winter months, scientists enter the data into a national database and analyze information to develop map units for the soil survey that end up looking like this on Web Soil Survey:

Why Are Soil Surveys Important, and To Whom? Soils information, along with vegetation information, can be used to understand the types of crops that can be grown by farmers and ranchers, what seed should be used to re-vegetate the landscape post-fire and how to better manage the www.progressiverancher.com

The Progressive Rancher

What’s Coming Next. . . The NRCS MLRA Soil Survey Office in Elko is currently performing initial soil mapping in Ruby and East Humboldt Mountains. The survey area called: Humboldt National Forest, Nevada, North Part, parts of Elko and White Pine Counties (NV764) is the only active soil survey in Nevada. Remaining areas to be mapped in Nevada include the Sheldon Antelope Reserve and the Toiyabe National Forest, Central Part in Eureka, Lander and Nye counties. To learn more, contact your local NRCS office or go online to: www.nv.nrcs.usda.gov. November/December 2014 35

Nevada’s Priority Agricultural Weeds: Brad Schultz, Extension Educator, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Winnemucca, Nevada.

In Nevada, annual Kochia (Bassia scoparia – formerly Kochia scoparia) is a non-native, summer annual (warm season) forb that can reach heights of six to seven feet tall. The plant is native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and has become established in most of the United States and southern Canada. The species was listed as a problematic weed by at least 8.5 percent of the agricultural producers in every county, except Washoe and Storey. On the high end, 38 percent of the ranchers and farmers in Churchill County and 31 percent in Eureka and Lander Counties rated Kochia a problematic species. Kochia typically inhabits disturbed sites or areas where the perennial vegetation has decreased and bareground is abundant. Inhabited sites typically include roadsides and other travel routes, utility corridors, borrow pits, fallow fields, post-harvest grain fields, vacant lots, waste places, ephemeral channels, ditch banks, and areas that are regularly disturbed. Annual Kochia grows best on unshaded disturbed sites. Rangeland and pasture with degraded perennial vegetation and disturbed soils (including rodent and small mammal diggings) are susceptible to invasion, particularly following late spring or early summer rains. Rangelands where cheatgrass is the primary grass species are susceptible to infestations of Kochia during periodic cheatgrass die-offs that result in widespread bareground. The lack of vegetation results in ample soil moisture and nutrients for Kochia and other weeds with an annual lifecycle. Kochia can readily inhabit sites in the Great Basin up to 6,500 feet elevation and has been found at over 9,000 feet in Colorado. Kochia can grow on a wide variety of soil types and is tolerant of saline soils. Plants can survive and produce abundant seed with as little as six inches of annual precipitation. Plant Biology Kochia regenerates only from seed and seed production averages about 14,000 seeds per plant. Over 50,000 seeds per plant are possible when growing conditions are favorable. Roots of Kochia typically reach six to eight feet deep and occasionally to 16 feet. Their lateral spread may reach 22 feet. Kochia’s large root system allows it to extract soil moisture throughout the summer facilitating growth through long dry periods. The roots are not tolerant of spring flooding. Seed is disseminated by a “tumbleweed” mechanism. The main stem breaks off at ground level in the fall or winter and the mother plant tumbles across the landscape during windy conditions, dropping seeds with every bounce. Seed can also be dispersed by flowing water. Seed viability is short, usually one growing season. Less than one percent of the seed buried four inches deep remains viable after two years. Given the large number of seeds produced per plant even a small two year survival rate can result a relatively large number of viable seeds. Seeds have little (2-3 months) to no dormancy and typically start to germinate in the early spring when soil temperatures reach 39°F. Optimum germination occurs at about 61°F and germination continues as soils warm to 106°F. Germination is highest when seed is within one-quarter inch of the soil surface and no deeper than three-quarters of an inch. Multiple germination events are possible every growing season and typically correspond with precipitation or irrigation events. Seed germination can occur under a wide variety of stressful conditions including

36 November/December 2014

Kochia

low moisture, high pH, or high salinity. Seedlings are frost tolerant. Growth is slow during the colder spring months, but once temperatures warm in May and June, Kochia seedlings grow rapidly. Flowering and seed production occurs from July until the first killing frost. Plants are covered with fine soft hairs that probably increase as the plant matures (Figure 1). These hairs can intercept herbicides and reduce the success of herbicide treatments, especially on older plants. Kochia, especially younger plants, is nutritious and palatable, and often considered fair to good forage for cattle, horses, and sheep. At full bloom the crude protein content can exceed 10 percent. Kochia, however, contains a number of chemicals (saponins, alkaloids, oxalates and nitrates) that can be toxic to livestock at high intake levels (> 50 percent of forage intake). Control Approaches

Non-chemical The control of Kochia requires eliminating/reducing viable seed production and the input of viable seed to the soil. Seed that germinates is lost from the seed pool but unless the seedlings are controlled and seed production eliminated viable seed will return to the soil at the end of the growing season. The return of seed to the soil (from onsite or offsite sources) perpetuates the weed problem. Like all annual weeds, the control of Kochia requires reducing/eliminating seed production of the existing plants and preventing movement of seed onto the site. Mechanical control treatments can effectively control Kochia seedlings and young plants. Kochia does not have any buds below the soil surface that are capable of growing into new plants. The physical disturbance of the soil from tillage, however, may facilitate the germination of previously ungerminated seed, provided soil moisture is adequate or becomes so shortly after tillage occurs. Shallow tillage often improves contact between the soil and the seed, which improves moisture transfer to the seed, increasing germination potential. Repeated germination events followed by quick control of the seedlings can deplete viable seed from the soil. Deep tillage can bury Kochia seeds too deep (about four inches) for successful germination and emergence. Regular deep tillage may bring buried seeds back to the surface where germination and emergence are more likely. The elimination or near elimination of viable Kochia seed, combined with preventing its movement back onto the site from off-site populations, are important components of weed control/elimination of this species. Mowing treatments can prevent Kochia from producing seed, but mowing does not kill the plant. Mowed plants can regrow if soil moisture is adequate. Regrowth can occur from axillary buds located at the base of lateral stems that were close to the ground, below the height of the mower blades. These buds can develop into new branches on which seed production can occur late in the growing season. The basal branches that were not cut during the mowing treatment can also produce abundant seed. A mowing treatment should be implemented only if a followup treatment by mechanical, chemical or other means can be used to control seed production. If not, an herbicide treatment with a soil residual may be the best treatment alternative. For grazing to control Kochia (or just about any weed), the grazing regime has to be intense enough to remove most The Progressive Rancher

of the biomass of every Kochia plant, and frequent enough to prevent regrowth and seed production. Kochia, however, is mildly toxic to livestock and when it is the only, or nearly the only forage available, livestock poisoning is possible. If desired plants are mixed with the Kochia, the grazing regime must be sufficient to prevent seed production of the Kochia, but not harm the desired plants that must increase to fully occupy the site to prevent Kochia (or another weed) from returning to the site. Targeted grazing to control Kochia is possible but will require intensive management of the grazing animals to ensure that Kochia is harmed, that desired plants remain unharmed, and the risk of livestock poisoning is minimized. Green, rapidly growing Kochia plants are difficult to burn; thus, fire generally provides poor control of Kochia. Desiccated Kochia burns hot for short periods and such fires typically result in small mortality of the seed in the soil. Flaming small seedlings with a propane torch can easily kill recently emerged plants. Since emergence can occur several times or more throughout the growing season multiple treatments are often necessary. Fire can be used to remove dead stems and plant litter to increase herbicide placement on seedlings when they emerge in the spring or to help prepare a seedbed for seeding. There is no direct research about the use of flooding to control Kochia, but Kochia’s intolerance for flooding suggests that in some situations flooding is a viable control method. The best cultural control of Kochia on rangeland and pasture is to maintain a dense and vigorous stand of desired perennial grasses that can outcompete Kochia. On cropland, a dense vigorous stand of the crop has a similar effect. Dense crops, however, do not always prevent infestations by Kochia. For grain fields that are harvested in the middle of the growing season (late July to early August), Kochia can become abundant when it taps residual soil moisture and continues to grow until the first killing frost. In Montana, grain fields that were harvested from late July to mid-August and became infested with Kochia after harvest produced an average of 4,100 seeds per Kochia plant, before the first killing frost in late September. Agronomic fields with a post-harvest period that includes abundant bareground and sunlight, and residual soil moisture, should be monitored for Kochia establishment. Kochia seedlings should be treated with a control method that best fits the intended land use for the remainder of that year and the next growing season. Weed control and management programs for Kochia should use an integrated approach that applies two or more methods of weed control. Very seldom does a single approach work long-term. Furthermore, all approaches, except for the purposeful management of an area for bare-ground, must address how to establish and/or increase the desired species on an infested site. A dense vigorous stand of desired perennial grasses (or crop species) provides the best opportunity to prevent a rapid large scale establishment of Kochia, particularly when it is combined with periodic scouting that finds and eliminates the initial colonizers. Once viable seed enters the soil, control programs will have to last at least one to two years and perhaps longer. Early detection of Kochia and a rapid response to the first few plants provides the best opportunity to prevent large scale establishment and costly control treatments. www.progressiverancher.com

There are no known biological controls for Kochia.

Chemical Control There are over 40 active ingredients that effectively control or suppress (stop seed production) Kochia in wildland, non-crop, and agronomic settings in Nevada (Table 1*). These active ingredients are packaged into over 420 products labeled for use in Nevada. Many of these are pre-mixed products with two or more active ingredients. If Kochia is grows with other weeds a pre-packaged mix may be the most appropriate herbicide treatment because a successful active ingredient for Kochia may have little Figure 1. Fine hairs cover the leaves effect on the other weeds present. Most of the active ingredients shown in of small Kochia plants. The hairs Table 1* are selective, although the degree of can intercept applied herbicides selectivity can vary by crop or environmental potentially reducing their success setting, soil type, growth stage of the non-target rate. Photo credit: Bruce Ackley, The plants, and the dose applied. Many chemicals Ohio State University, Bugwood. also display some level of soil residual activity, org - See more at: http://www. ranging from a couple months to two or more weedimages.org/browse/detail. years. For some active ingredients residual cfm?imgnum=5437562#sthash. activity can vary considerably depending upon QCSe9YNO.dpuf soil texture, soil moisture, soil pH, and/or the amount of soil organic matter. Most post-emergent herbicides are more effective on small rapidly growing plants, but some may effectively control larger or more mature plants. The dose applied, however, usually is larger than for small plants and may result in an increased risk of adverse effects toward non-target plants, especially seedlings. Also, higher application rates may lengthen the period of strong soil residual activity, which can limit the selection of species available for crop rotation following harvest, or reseeding rangeland and pasture. No single active ingredient (Table 1*) is the best herbicide to control Kochia. Every

www.progressiverancher.com

situation is unique and herbicide selection should be based on site-specific conditions. Some factors to consider are: 1) do you need a selective herbicide that will not adversely affect the residual desired plant species that occupy the site; 2) are your short- and mid-term management objectives compatible with an active ingredient that leaves a soil residual; 3) what will be the growth stage of both Kochia and non-target plants when you can fit the herbicide treatment into your overall farming or ranching operation; 4) is the control of Kochia (i.e., plant death) your primary goal or is partial control/ suppression of seed production an acceptable outcome (this may be an acceptable goal if Kochia is only a secondary weed of concern); and 5) can you make the commitment for a follow-up treatment if one is warranted. Some herbicides, especially those that lack a soil residual to control the next germination cohort, provide less long-term control than the other active ingredients. Active ingredients that have a short residual activity probably will require more extensive follow-up treatments, compared to active ingredients with a long soil residual. An important question of any herbicide treatment is, was I successful? Kochia generally establishes from seed produced the previous growing season (or early in the current growing season) and most seed loses its viability after one year. An herbicide treatment of Kochia can be 100 percent effective the year it is applied, but successful control may require a followup the next growing season if even a very small amount of seed survives the winter. Furthermore, Kochia seed is dispersed by a tumbleweed mechanism and seed may move onto a successfully treated site. Treated sites should always be revisited for one two years to ensure that Kochia does not reestablish and produce seed. Small seedlings are the easiest growth stage to treat Kochia and early identification of a new infestation or a reinfestation will reduce treatment costs and effort. Periodic visits to treated sites should occur if the site is located along an invasion pathway/corridor for which the movement of Kochia seed cannot be prevented. Kochia is an annual plant that reproduces sexually every year. Repeated use of the same active ingredient, or with a suite of active ingredients with the same mode of action, can lead to biotypes that are resistant to that mode of action. In other parts of the country there are Kochia biotypes that are resistant to herbicides with an ALS inhibitor mode of action, glyophosate and dicamba. For infestations that must be treated repeatedly across time, use herbicides with different modes of action to reduce the risk of developing herbicide resistant biotypes. *Table 1 can be found on The Progressive Rancher website: www.progressiverancher.com

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014â&#x20AC;&#x192;37â&#x20AC;&#x192;

A specialized industry deserves our specialized attention. From operating lines and equipment financing to livestock purchases and real estate, we have supported Nevada’s farmers and ranchers for over half a century. That knowledge and experience is personified by John Hays, our agricultural banking specialist. He’ll come to you, and will get to work finding the right financial solutions,* so you can plan, prepare, and grow. Bring your banking home. John Hays, Agricultural Banking Specialist 775.525.6744 nsbank.com I 54 years in Nevada 50 branches statewide *Loans subject to credit approval, restrictions apply.

38 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

H erbicides

ello from the Humboldt Watershed CWMA! The HWCWMA was developed to address the invasive weed problem and subsequent decline in water quality within the entire 16,843 square mile watershed, which covers most of Northern Nevada. The primary function of HWCWMA has been to provide land managers, owners and weed control groups assistance in the areas of funding, agency and weed group coordination and cooperation. A few months ago we wrote an article about control methods that may be used to treat noxious weeds. This month we would like to focus on several herbicides that are generally used to target specific noxious weeds species that you might be trying to control on your property. For those who are concerned about the dangers of herbicide use, it is important to remember that these chemicals undergo stringent testing by the EPA, and they are designed to affect plant systems, not mammals. Most broadleaf herbicides are growth regulator products, meaning they accelerate cellular activity and respiration in broadleaf plants. When used according to label instructions, herbicides are very low in toxicity to fish, animals, and humans as well as the environment.

So, in addition it is also important to know… What are herbicides? Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds by interfering with the normal biological processes of plants, usually through an interaction with a crucial enzyme. Herbicides are a class of pesticides. Other common pesticide classes include insecticides and fungicides. Why are herbicides used on noxious weeds? Herbicides offer the most effective means of weed control when used in combination with other practices. Weed crews practice integrated weed management by combining the selective use of herbicides with cultural practices, including sheep grazing and revegetation, and mechanical and biological techniques, such as hand tools and exotic herbivorous insects and fungi. Mapping and monitoring is another typical practice. Encouraging the growth and reproduction of native plants is emphasized to suppress the growth and spread of weeds. How do herbicides work? Herbicides are absorbed by foliage or roots. Herbicides can be either selective or nonselective to certain types of plants. Some herbicides are systemic and move to other areas of the plant, while others are contact herbicides that affect only the tissue on which they land. Most of the products listed below are restricted in sizes of 1 gallon or larger; some will be available in smaller containers. To purchase and apply restricted-use herbicides, a pesticide license is required. Contact the Nevada Dept. of Ag. or the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for information on how to obtain a license. The following information is provided only as a general guide to weed control. Size of infestations, current or projected land use and site conditions will determine what herbicide or other control method will best suit your needs. Please remember to always read and follow all label instructions on the products you select and use! 2,4-D: This product is sold under many names and formulations (Amine 4®, Hi-Dep®, Weedar 64®, etc). 2,4-D is a selective, broadleaf herbicide, it will last 2-4 weeks in the soil after spraying, but nearly all of its effect is on the foliage. • Kochia, knapweeds, bull, Scotch and musk thistles, hoary cress, perennial pepperweed, poison hemlock and curly dock Aminopyralid: On the market since 2006, Aminopyralid is for use on broadleaf weeds, applied to foliage and moving down into the root system. This product can be sprayed up to the edge of water and can also be used on “seasonally dry” wetland. There are no grazing restrictions. The only brand name of this product is Milestone®. One drawback is that it is not very effective for the control of mustards or toadflax. This product has a very low use rate at a maximum rate of 7oz/acre. • Knapweeds, Canada, bull, Scotch and musk thistles Aminopyralid + 2,4-D: New in 2008, Forefront R&P® mixture is for use in range and grass pastures, CRP lands, and permanent grass pastures. It controls a wide spectrum of broadleaf weeds and the 2,4-D aids in the burn down of plants. Aminopyralid + Metsulfuron: New in 2009, Chaparral® is for use in range and pastures, CRP lands, and permanent grass pastures. The metsulfuron will help in the control of mustards and members of the borage family (tarweeds, etc.). Dicamba: This is the active ingredient in Banvel®. It is also a selective, broadleaf herwww.progressiverancher.com

bicide and can last 2-4 months in the soil. Most of its activity is through the foliage but will provide some residual control of new seedlings. Usually provides quick burn down of plants. Dicamba + 2,4-D: This is a combination often recommended to landowners with noxious weeds in a pasture or lawn setting. Some of the trade names include Weedmaster®, Range Star®, and Outlaw®. It controls a wide variety of broadleaf weeds. • Bur buttercup, puncturevine and leafy spurge Clopyralid: This is a broadleaf herbicide for use in pastures and non-crop areas. Transline® is recommended when weeds are growing among conifers. Clopyralid + 2,4-D: A mix for pasture and rangeland, Curtail® is very good for use on thistles and other broadleaf weeds. • Knapweeds, Canada, bull, musk and Scotch thistles Clopyralid + Triclopyr: Redeem R&P® Another herbicide for pastures, rangeland, and non-crop areas. • Knapweeds, fiddleneck, Canada, bull, musk and Scotch thistles Chlorsulfuron: This is a selective broadleaf herbicide for use in non-crop settings. Telar® is a trade name for this chemical. Now available in a smaller amount. • Mustards (perennial pepperweed and hoary cress), fiddleneck, Canada thistle and perennial pepperweed Metsulfuron: Another broadleaf herbicide used for weed and brush control in pastures, rangeland, and non-crop areas, the trade name is Escort®. Metsulfuron + 2,4-D, + Dicamba: Trade name is Cimarron Max® or an alternative is to buy the Dicamba + 2,4-D mix (Weedmaster®, Outlaw®, etc.) and add metsulfuron (Escort®). This is an excellent mix for a wide variety of weeds and brush. For use in pasture, rangeland, and CRP areas. In adverse conditions it can yellow or temporarily stunt grasses. • Mustards (perennial pepperweed and hoary cress) and fiddleneck Picloram: Tordon® is the trade name for this herbicide and it is a long lasting herbicide for broadleaf plants. A license is required to purchase this product in any amount. It is a selective herbicide that will remain in the soil controlling broadleaf plants an average of 2-3 years depending on soil type. Picloram has both foliar and root activity. • Knapweeds, Canada, bull, musk and Scotch thistles and leafy spurge Glyphosate: Most commonly known as Roundup®, this active ingredient can be found in many herbicides. Glyphosate only works on foliage and has no soil activity. Particular caution should be used when applying glyphosate as it is non-selective (works on grasses and broadleaf plants); leaving bare ground for new weeds to get established unless reseeding is done. • Perennial pepperweed, hoary cress, tamarisk and curly dock As always, please notify the HWCWMA if you see any noxious weeds growing within the Humboldt River Watershed. We have an opportunity to stop invasive species from spreading if we act quickly and our staff can provide the property owner or appropriate public agency with site-specific treatment options for these plants. The HWCWMA also maps and monitors heavily infested sites in the watershed which allows the HWCWMA the ability to provide educational and financial assistance to land owners and groups in their management efforts, ultimately improving all of the qualities of the land and water in our watershed. The HWCWMA has also developed a website to serve as a clearinghouse for information on invasive weeds in the Humboldt Watershed. Our website (http://www.humboldtweedfree.org) contains fact sheets for state listed noxious weeds in Nevada, Board of Director’s information, funding partner’s links, and many more features including a detailed project proposal packet that you can print, fill out and mail back to us at your convenience. We are looking to expand our project area outside of the Humboldt River and always welcome new funding opportunities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Andi Porreca, HWCWMA Coordinator at (775) 762-2636 or email her at aporreca@humboldtweedfree.org. You may also speak with Rhonda Heguy, HWCWMA Administrator at (775) 738-3085, email: hwcwma@gmail.com.

The Progressive Rancher

November/December 2014 39

Left: Actuioneer, Steve Friskup, with Sharon Rhoads.

2014 Production Sale Results by Becky P Lisle

sale horses were bathed, decorations were put up, and buyers began to arrive. Following the complimentary breakfast, prospective buyers lined the fence and sat in the grandstand in front of the arena to view the preview of the forty-five riding horses. This progressed smoothly and efficiently under the direction of Ty and Ronda Van Norman and Blake Nuffer, with ample time left between the preview and the auction for closer inspection of potential purchases, visiting with consignors, and partaking of a delicious lunch prepared by Machis Bar and Grill of Elko. The gentle calm of the mid-September afternoon didn’t extend into the auction barn where a Texas tornado rolled through eightythree horses in less than 3 1/2 hours! It was standing room only in the packed sale barn, with auctioneer Steve Friskup from Muleshoe, Texas leading the action. He was backed up by is two Oakie ringmen, Buck Waite and Jody Doescher; Blake Nuffer, Eden, ID, taking phone bids; Alan Taylor of horseauctionslive. com monitoring the internet bidding; Shannon Pearce, New Plymouth, ID, expounding on pedigrees; and Andrea Sestanovich of Carlin, NV, serving as sale clerk and keeping track of the winning bids. They were assisted by the Home of Quality AQHA Horses for your using and showing needs... Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court, who delivered invoices to successful buyers and then to the sale office where office crew Kristin Kenley, Becky Lisle, Kimberly Kenley, and Wanda Stewart completed the process. Comments such as “you sure have a good set of horses” and “you are having a great sale” were not uncommon. Prices were much stronger than the past couple of years with fewer pass outs. Prices on all categories were considerably stronger than last year. In addition to Nevada, horses found new homes in California, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, and South Dakota. Following the sale Saturday evening the First Annual Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels event was held in the main arena in front of the grandstand, accompanied by good bootstompin’ live music, making for a fittingculmination to the action-packed weekend. Plans are already being formulated for the 2015 event which will be the weekend of September 19 due to the lateness of Labor Day, so mark your calendars now and plan to join us next September.

As fall rolls around, one always hopes for those perfect mid-70s Nevada blue days, which is what Mother Nature delivered for the 18th Annual Van Norman and friends Production Sale, held at the Elko County Fairgrounds on September 12 and 13. Beginning on Friday the 12th, the Van Norman Stockhorse Challenge ushered in the sale weekend. Twelve adult and ten youth riders vied for prizes, cash, and glory in the three event working cow horse competition. The roping segment was especially exciting with results in most of the events hinging on a well-placed or misplaced loop. In addition to traditional placing awards, special awards were presented for horses with ties to the Van Norman sale, including past sale horse, current sale horse, and reference sire awards.( See accompanying article) The action carried on through Friday evening with the Ranchers’ Challenge rodeo. Saturday morning arrived with a positive and promising aura as

RHOADS RANCH From our Ranch to yours…

Thank you

buyers and everyone from the Van Norman and friends sale staff, to our crew

775-756-6582 or 775-934-1683 40 November/December 2014

See you n t year!

• RHOADS-RANCH.COM

JP Chex Out Our Boon owned by Van Norman QH and shown by Maggie Van Norman, 6 years old High-seller: Lot 21 - JP Bells Tuscarora Pine–2002 Sorrel Gelding x Colonel Zippo Pine consigned by Van Norman Quarter Horses—$13,000 – Ken & Patti Benson, Eureka, NV High-selling weanling: Lot 29 - Pistols Iron Man–2014 Gray Colt x DW He Be A Playgun consigned by Cory Shelman —$2600 – Rick and Julie Jones, Stevinsen, CA Top 10 riding horse average: $8750.00 Top 20 average: $7,450.00 Average on 73 head which actually changed hands: $3671

Ty Van Norman Sale Photos by Leana Stitzel

Visit http://www.horseauctionslive.com/Van-Norman-and-Friends18th-Annual-Production-Sale_as33626 for complete results.

The Progressive Rancher

www.progressiverancher.com

2014 Stockhorse Challenge by Linda Bunch

The Van Norman Stockhorse Challenge was again held in conjunction with the Van Norman and Friends Production Sale on September 12, 2014 in Elko, Nevada. Twelve participants in the four adult divisions vied for awards and cash prizes. Four youth participated in the 10 and under class and eight youth participated in the 11-16 class. In the $3000 Limited Snaffle Bit /Hackamore class 1st place went to Jacob McKay of Tuscarora on his 6 year old gelding Jackie Chan. 2nd went to Casey Bieroth riding Gus. 3rd went to Renee Jackson riding her horse JP Sail On Smarty that she had purchased at a previous Van Norman & friends sale. In the Open 6 and Under Snaffle /Hackamore class, Todd Fitch riding 3 year – old TI Smokin Pepinic took home the 1st place honors. In the $3000 Limited Two-rein/Bridle class: Leah Mori riding sale horse Canary Jugs took 1st place with a score of 208. 2nd place went to Renee Jackson of Tuscarora riding her previously purchased sale horse JP Pistol Pete. 3rd place went to Joe Villagrana of Paisley, OR on Moniqua. Other contestants in this division were Danielle Sayler riding previous sale horse JP Zippo Doc, Chase Chapin on Sammy, and Mindy Goemmer on Cuchara Riata Cash. In the Open 7 and Over Two-Rein/Bridle class, 1st place went to John Schutte riding his 11 year old gelding Ima Champ Like Lena. 2nd place was won by Ty Van Norman riding his sale horse Spooky Wright On. In the youth classes, a dozen up-and-coming cowboys/cowgirls showed what they could do. In the Youth Division A –Riders 10 years old and younger class, 1st place went to McKatie Sorensen riding her horse Ucon, 2nd went to Trent Whitely on his horse Opie, 3rd was won by Quin Whitely on Knothead, and 4th went to Michelle Sorensen on Doc. In the Youth Division B – Riders 11-16 year old class, 1st place and the winner of the High Point Youth Buckle donated by J.M. Capriola riding his horse Bright Eyes was Paradise Valley cowboy Isaac Mori. 2nd place went to Tuscarora cowgirl Anna Van Norman riding sale horse Jo Lena Nic. 3rd was won by Dally Goemmer on Bandit. Other contestants were Riata Goemmer, Justin Sorensen who had two horses in this class, Keaton Sorensen, and Kayson Sorensen. Renee Jackson of Tuscarora and JP Pistol Pete won a lovely hand-tooled leather padfolio donated by Andy Stevens of Spring Creek. Todd Fitch riding TI Smokin Pepinic received the underbridle donated by Billy Mort and Dana Rupp for the high-scoring current sale horse, and the beautiful signed and numbered print donated by Kathy Bengoa for the high-scoring girl rider was taken home by Leah Mori of Paradise Valley. Since there were no current reference sires competing this year, management decided to honor deceased Van Norman Quarter Horse foundation sire, Colonel Zippo Pine, for his contribution to not only to the Van Norman breeding program but for his influence throughout the industry in the Great Basin and beyond. Ty Van Norman accepted the award of

decorated custom stirrups donated by Jessica Kelly of Owyhee, NV. A bridle donated by Van Norman Quarter Horses went to Todd Fitch for High Point Horse. TI Smokin Pepinic, consigned by Ken and Lorna Jones (TI Ranches KKC) accumulated a score of 216 – the highest of all divisions. The management of the Stockhorse Challenge would like to thank Judge Sue Abel, scribe Kimberly Kenley, announcer Blake Nuffer, and awards coordinator Becky Lisle. Also a special thank you to Maggie Creek and Travis Whitely for the cattle, Larry Schutte and Matt Mori for cattle help, our many sponsors and supporters, and the participants themselves. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Elko Credit Union, Elko Convention and Visitors Authority, Ellison Ranching Company, Mori Range Bulls, Dennis and Karan Ferreira, Billie Fillipini, Andy Stevens, Jessica Kelly, IFA, Becky Hendrix-Herr, J.M. Capriola Co., Van Norman Quarter Horses, Billy Mort Custom Braiding, Kathy Bengoa, Jennifer Whitely, and Martin and Jennifer Black.

Thank you to all who made the 18TH Van Norman and friends Production Sale a huge success!!!

Stockhorse Challenge Photos by Jennifer Whitely

0 Consignors 0 Buyers 0 Sale Personnel 0 Auction Crew 2015 Sale Date: September 19, 2015

Top Left: Todd Fitch showing #46 TI Smokin Pepinic owned by Ken Jones, TI Ranches. Top Middle: Isaac Mori High Point Youth winner, son of Matt and Leah Mori. Danielle Jackson sayler www.progressiverancher.com

Top Right: Van Norman and friends Stockhorse contestant lineup The Progressive Rancher

www.vannormansale.com mrsbunch@rtci.net

November/December 2014 41

J. B. Wh i te l e y OF A RANCH WIFE

Good Help is Hard to Come By

hy is it fall feels like it is so much busier than the rest of the year? I think it is because you have to work around other people’s schedules more than any other part of the year. You have to preg your cows when the vet can be there and ship your calves when the trucker can haul them and it is convenient for the buyer to receive them, all while working around helping neighbors and school. In the summer, if you can’t spray weeds because the wind is blowing, or you don’t get through the heifers in the Red field, you can probably do it the next day and not worry about scheduling conflicts. You have more flexibility during the winter, spring, and summer months. I feel like I have been running since fair time and haven’t stopped to catch my breath yet. Between getting the boys to and from school, my college class, and working for the Cowboss I haven’t had much opportunity to get into any trouble. On the upside, all 3 of my boys have been too busy to get into trouble as well! QT has been busy helping the

Cowboss and me in the mornings before school. QT and I had a really hard day last week. After we got TR on the bus and off to school, we caught our horses to help the Cowboss and Russ move a bunch of yearlings from the Barn field to the Ryegrass field. After we got them moved, QT and I were to go back for the pickup and trailer, then meet the Cowboss and Russ at the house. Right off the bat we found a yearling that we had missed. We got around her and got her put where she belonged, and headed on our way to the pickup. We were given very specific directions to load our horses, then drive through the pairs in the field next to the Barn field, checking to be sure no heifers had crawled in with the cows and calves. After driving through the pairs we needed to hurry home and get QT fed and ready for school. We got our horses and dog loaded and drove through the pairs. We didn’t notice any yearlings and were ready to go home. Then I noticed 1 hot cow and 13 yearlings in the field we just came out of. I asked QT what he thought we should do, let dad get them later, or unload our horses and put them away ourselves. He was pretty sure we better get them for dad, so we parked the trailer a little closer to the gate we would push them through and unloaded our horses and dog. The cows were pretty wound up, and took off in a long trot in the wrong direction when we got on our horses. We trotted off to get around them and QT did a really good job keeping up. Then we chased those cows all over that field. If there was a wrong way to go or a chance to scatter, the cows took it. It felt like we were trying to herd cats. We ran back and forth across a boggy creek 3 times before the cows bee lined it for the willows. I got QT back across the creek and told him to sit right where he was and I would chase them through the willows. It took me a good 15 minutes up, down, and across the boggy creek in the willows, a few tears and a lot of swear words before I finally got them out of the willows and headed somewhat in the right direction. I let out a holler for QT to catch up, and he and old “Knothead” made good time trotting across the field to me. I told him that if we could get the cows past the barn at the Oglvie and could keep them on the fence we would be in the clear. If he could keep them coming, I would stay on the side and keep them together and going the same direction. I’m not going to lie, I had my doubts we were going to get all of them past the barn and to the gate. Between my 5 year old cowboy, 6 month old puppy, and colt, things were not going well and I was ready to cut my losses and let the Cowboss get them another day. Every time I looked back though, my little man was whooping and hollering, working back and forth pushing those cows for all he was worth, never slowing from a trot. We got them past the barn and QT held them up in the corner while I got the gate opened, then he brought them to me and I turned them in. I don’t know how we did it, but we finally got them through the gate. Riding back to the trailer I told QT that I was very proud of him. I said he did a good job, I was so glad he was there to help me, and that I didn’t think I would have ever got those cows on my own. He looked up at me just as serious as could be and told me “I know mom. Let’s go home so I can go to school.” He’s good help. I take him over most people any day!

Garcia Bits & Spurs -gifted! The gift that won’t be re Bit #122 $475 NV. Sales tax 6.85% S&H $12

42 November/December 2014

The Progressive Rancher

Spur #273 $475 NV. Sales tax 6.85% S&H $12

500 Commercial St. Elko, NV 89801 Phone: (775) 738-5816 Fax: (775) 738-8980

capriolas.com

www.progressiverancher.com

Financial Focus Pr esented by Ja son L a n d , Fin a n c ia l A d v is o r, E d wa rd J o n e s in E lk o , Ne v a da 2213 North 5 th S t re e t , S u it e A | 7 7 5 -7 3 8 -8 8 11

Your Legacy Is in Your Hands

nless you keep close track of obscure holidays and an outcome you certainly don’t want to see. observances, you probably didn’t know that August In fact, clear communications are essential to developing a sucis “What Will Be Your Legacy? Month.” Still, you might want cessful estate plan. You should not only tell your family members to use this particular month as a useful reminder to take action — and anyone else affected by your estate plan — what you are on what could be one of your most important financial goals: thinking of doing but also inform them about the professionals with leaving a meaningful legacy. whom you are working and the locations in which you are storing A legacy isn’t simply a document or a bunch of numbers — it’s any vital documents, such as your will. what you will be remembered for, and what you have left behind By identifying your goals, working with the appropriate prothat will be remembered. It’s essentially your chance to contribute fessionals to create an effective estate plan, and communicating positively to the future, whether that means providing financial regularly with your family members and other “key players” in your resources for the next generation, helping those charitable organiza- life, you can go a long way toward leaving the legacy you desire. So, tions whose work you support, or a combination of both. do what it takes to launch that legacy. To create your legacy, you’ll need to do some planning. And This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. you can start by asking yourself a couple of key questions: What are your goals? When you think about leaving a legacy, Edward Jones, its employees and financuak advisors are not estate what comes to mind? First and foremost, you may well want to planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your leave enough money to help your own grown children meet their estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. financial goals. After that, you probably have other things you’d like to accomplish. Perhaps you want to provide resources for your grandchildren to attend college? Or set up a scholarship at your own alma mater? Give financial support to a cultural, social, Ranch Properties now available religious or scientific group? By thinking Elko Co. 10,706 deeded with BLM grazing permit: Morrison Ranch-Eureka County: 160 acres with about your goals and putting them on paper, well and spring in Antelope Valley. $280,000. These private sections are in the checkerboard even in an informal sense, you’ll be taking area and are intermingled with public lands. The North Butte Valley Ranch: 550 deeded acres with the important financial step in leaving the Spring fed meadow and hay ground and approx. ranch has historically been a Spring Sheep range. legacy you desire. BLM aum’s for 150+ head for 4/15 to 12/22 in The BLM permit is only 29% public lands. Price How can you turn your goals into reprivate allotment. Six pastures in BLM allotment. includes 50% of the mineral rights on all but 320 ality? If you don’t take some concrete steps, Home is off the grid with power from Solar panels acres. Oil & Gas Lease might pay a big portion your legacy just won’t materialize. And the and back-up generator. Located on County road of the purchase! Price: $130/acre. Or $1,392,000. most important step you need to take is to approx. 50 miles South of Wells, Nevada. Price: Considering adding the property below to it to $950,000. create a comprehensive estate plan. Your make a year around unit. estate plan can be quite involved, because it Clover Valley Ranch: 2,489 Deeded Acres with Ruby Valley: 1136 deeded acres of which approx. may involve several legal documents, such over 500 acres water righted and irrigated with 129 acres have water rights. On paved State as a will, living trust, health care power of a gravity ﬂow system from Stream ﬂow and from Rt.229. Only 45 minutes from Elko. Good summer several underground irrigation wells attorney, and so on. In creating these mateGone of which range. Would make a great place to live! Price: DIonN ENAccess Predrilled. recently paved road and just $700,000 rials, you will need to work with your legal 7 miles South of Wells, Nevada. One 3 bedroom 2 and tax advisors because estate planning is bath home. Full line of equipment included. Price: Current Mountain Ranch: Wanting to own a self definitely not a “do-it-yourself” endeavor. $1,900,000. sustaining property where you grow all you need? You probably shouldn’t wait until you are Check this one out. Lots of fruit trees including; Elko Co. Humboldt River Property: 650 acres deep into retirement to take action on your located between the Ryndon and Osino Exits on Pear, apricot, cherry, nectarine, apple, grapes, estate plan because developing the necesI-80. This property has over 300 acres of surface blackberry, and more including Almond’s. One sary documents and arrangements can take water rights out of the Humboldt River. The BLM center pivot with Alfalfa plus other meadow pasa fair amount of time — and you’ll want permit for the 10,706 acres above is a short dis- tures. Ponds with Trout, bass and bluegills. Lots of to make these preparations when you’re tance from this property with a stock driveway on Deer and wild turkeys. A meat house with cooler in good mental and physical health. Also, and cutting room. 3 homes. Price. $1,900,000. this property. Price: $1.2 million. the longer you wait to set up your estate For additional information on these properties go to: BOTTARIREALTY.COM plan, the less likely it will be that you’ve communicated your wishes clearly to your Work: 775-752-3040 Paul D. Bottari, Broker family members, who may end up unsure Home: 775-752-3809 • Fax: 775-752-3021 paul@bottarirealty.com about what you want and what their roles 1222 6th St., P.O. Box 368 Wells, NV 89835 • www.bottarirealty.com are in carrying out your plans —and that’s www.progressiverancher.com

The Progressive Rancher

Allie Bear

Real Estate

Spec ializing in hunting, ranching, and horse properties Clear Creek Ranch

South of Winnemucca, Nevada. Approximately 10,000 Deeded Acres. 11 Month BLM Lease Approx. 740 irrigated acres, 2 large diameter irrigation wells. Ranch Manager’s home & equipment yard. Log Cottage

J M Farm (Winnemucca)

58 acre well maintained farm just 3 miles from downtown Winnemucca. Approx. 43 acres planted in alfalfa/grass mix. Water rights included in sale. Includes two homes, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, barn and horse corrals. Farm equipment will be negotiated with sale. $780,000

Starr Valley Pasture

Unique fenced 1,104 acres on Boulder Creek bordering U.S. Forest Service in Starr Valley, Nevada. Water-righted with nice meadows. $1,400,000

Recanzone Ranch

Neat ranch in Paradise Valley. 900+ acres, 300 AUMs, right by town. Original Sandstone House. Easy access to Hinkey Summit & surrounding mountains. Includes Barn, Outbuildings and Corrals. $1,390,000

Davis Ranch

Great little ranch north of Elko about 14 miles out. 157.19 acres. Fenced, cross fenced, large barn, stalls, tack room, corrals, round pen, arena. 3 Bedroom / 2 bath home with covered deck, 4-car garage.

J and M Farm

Very nice farm just minutes from Battle Mountain, Nevada. 169 acres of which 130 are in production. Feedlot, corrals, new shop & equipment shed. New 3 bed, 2 bath mobile with mature landscape.

464 Pioneer Way (Western Hills, Elko)

42 acres. Beautiful 2,640 sq. ft. Custom Home. Spectacular Mountain & Lake Views. 3 bedroom/3 bath – walk out basement with master suite. Barn with power & water, storage shed, garden area. $330,000

Sherman Hills Ranch

1,259.51 acre Private Ranch in Osino, close to Elko, Nevada with year round creek through the property. Great views! Three large pastures, fenced and cross fenced. Garage, shop, corrals. Permanent manuf. home. Open floor plan with 2 bed / 2 bath. $1,500,000

View comple liﬆings at:

www.ARanchBroker.com

775-738-8535 Allie Bear, Broker/Realtor 775-777-6416

November/December 2014 43

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit # 3280 Salt Lake City, UT

10TH ANNUAL FALL PRODUCTION SALE

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

WESTERN LIVESTOCK AUCTION - GREAT FALLS, MONTANA

These Top Coming-Two-Year-Old Bulls Sell! Bobcat A23

175 Bulls & 735 Bred Females Sell 55 Coming-Two-Year-Old Bulls 55 Fall Yearling Bulls 65 Bull Calves

30 Registered Seven Year Old Cows 10 Registered Bred Heifers

525 Commercial Bred Heifers (A.I Bred to Bobcat & Ultrasounded) 140 Commercial 2-Coming-3 Year Old Bred Cows $ , %UHG WR 0XVJUDYH %LJ 6N\ & Ultrasounded)

30 Commercial 10 Year Old Bred Cows

(Reg. +17566434) 03/07/13

Connealy Right Answer 746 # WK Bobcat WK Miss Angus 7127 # Leachman Right Time # Vermilion Merle 0091 Vermilion Merle 8424

Bobcat A25

(Reg. +17566436) 03/08/13

Leachman Right Time # Vermilion Merle 0091 Vermilion Merle 8424

MB RE FAT +.36 -.05 +.008 $YG $B -.95 +64.55

S A V Final Answer 0035 # Happy Dell of Conanga 262 Schurrtop MC 2500 # WK Miss Angus 1403 # N Bar Emulation EXT # Leachman Erica 0025 Sitz Traveler 7594 Merle of Cedar Hills 0070

(Reg. 17566485) 03/23/13

S A V Final Answer 0035 # Happy Dell of Conanga 262 Schurrtop MC 2500 # WK Miss Angus 1403 # N Bar Emulation EXT # Leachman Erica 0025 Sitz Traveler 7594 Merle of Cedar Hills 0070

CED BW WW YW SC CEM M +4 +1.6 +65 +110 +1.33 +7 +29 $W $F $G $QG +50.43 +53.93 +37.82 +34.87

Connealy Consensus Connealy Consensus 7229 Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 H S A F Bando 1961 # Bobcat Lassie 795 G G Lassie 124

Other Reference Sires: %REFDW 7XQGUD %REFDW 7UD[ :RRGKLOO /RPEDUGL 0\WW\ 6WURNH Mytty ForeFront 66W 2WKHU $ , 6LUHV &RQQHDO\ %ODFN *UDQLWH &RQQHDO\ &RQVHQVXV (;$5 'HQYHU

44 November/December 2014

MB RE FAT +.73 -.21 +.012 $YG $B -4.48 +77.63

Bobcat Consensus A81

CED BW WW YW SC CEM M +12 +.7 +47 +85 +1.35 +11 +25 $W $F $G $QG +40.71 +30.01 +21.28 +22.23

Connealy Right Answer 746 # WK Bobcat WK Miss Angus 7127 #

CED BW WW YW SC CEM M +5 +2.1 +53 +98 +1.58 +8 +26 $W $F $G $QG +42.22 +43.95 +30.39 +34.87

The Progressive Rancher

MB RE FAT +.73 +.66 +.016 $YG $B +2.95 +104.48

KMK Alliance 6595 I87 # Blinda of Conanga 004 Woodhill Admiral 77K # Blue Cash of Conanga 6020 S A F 598 Bando 5175 # J K S Miss Cheyenne 196 Bon View New Design 878 # Vermilion Lassie 9858

265 Bobcat Angus Loop, Galata, MT 59444 Bryan Ratzburg: (406) 937-5858 Cell: (406) 788-3272 Ernie Ratzburg: Cell: (406) 788-3244 John Goggins: (406) 698-4159 Email: bobcatangus@northerntel.net