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ALWAYS A PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU
by M3 Marketing’s Matt Macfarlane for the California Cattleman
You know you are in agriculture or you are getting older when the weather is always a topic of conversation. Like most of you, I spent much of my winter and early spring holding my breath, waiting to welcome rain to the West Coast. While it wasn’t what we were hoping for, many calves were weaned early, replacement heifers were begrudgingly sent down the road and deep culling cuts were made in cow herds to accommodate the lack of rain. Though we didn’t get the rain and subsequent early grass growth that we needed, we did get some good moisture on Easter weekend, which had many of us echoing the popular saying, “better late than never.” As a life-long Californian, I learned at an early age that we will take whatever moisture we can get when we can get it. As dry as it is, when Mother Nature finally lets loose more moisture, the economics and current inventories are going to create some of the highest-priced feeder cattle in history. Kevin Good, vice president of industry relations and analysis at CattleFax, recently reported that U.S. beef cow inventories have fallen more than 700,000 head from last year and are off nearly 1.6 million from cycle highs. “Drought, market volatility and processing capacity challenges affected 30 to 40 percent of the cowherd over the last year,” Good said. The feeder cattle and calf supply will be 675,000 head smaller than last year, totaling 25.5 million head. Fed cattle slaughter will decline 400,000 head lower compared to last year, at 25.7 million head. Commercial beef production will contract over the next several years starting with a 2 percent decline in 2022. Drought, tight forage supplies and macroeconomic factors are forcing producers to cull deeper in their herds. Therefore, higher beef cow slaughter pushed non-fed cattle slaughter to the highest levels in decades in the first three months of the year. As I entered winter and spring bull sale season, with events both here in California and in the Pacific Northwest, I was apprehensive of what might be in store as we filled bull buyer orders and prepared for the production sales than were ahead. Though I knew we would be marketing
some phenomenal cattle, I would be lying if I said I was confident sale prices and bull buyer numbers would be solid through the end of the season. Overall, sale season was strong, prices were high and seedstock producers weren’t left with many, if any, bulls to trade. Even with the rough grass year that I knew lay ahead, one theme continually rang true – genetics matter. To me, the value behind good genetics has never been more evident, both commercially and in the purebred arena. High-quality cattle with outstanding, value-added genetics and complete health programs, complete genetic evaluation (age, source and genetic verification commercially— performance, fertility ultrasound and DNA evaluation in purebred programs) continually gain more premiums than commodity cattle. The hard work producers are doing to improve their product is paying off compared to the market, relatively speaking. As we see calves sell at auction markets and on the video this summer, I encourage you to watch for the ones that fetch premium prices. What kind of programs do they use? What kind of bulls do they buy? I think you too will notice the trend and I encourage you to invest in those kinds of quality genetics as we move into California bull sale season this fall. Now is the time to be doing your homework to ensure the quality of your future calves, the longevity of your cowherd and, in turn, your bottom line. Additionally, take a hard look at your genetic sources and make sure they are performing up to your expectations and the program you are using stands behind their bulls. Many commercial producers I have talked to this spring have told me bulls that are native to the area they are sold in and are raised in similar environments tend to adjust and hold up better than the counterparts from drastically different climates. In closing, I hope to see you at CCA’s Midyear Meeting in June or a video sale event this summer. I would love to hear your thoughts on the state of our industry. For me, being around hard working people who are optimistic in the face of inflation, drought, political climates, world conflicts etc., is inspiring and one of the reasons I love my line of work.
ON THE COVER
MAY 2022
Volume 105, Issue 5 ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVES WORKING RINGSIDE Prices, weather, demand and more
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BUNKHOUSE Talking about what you do
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YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK CCA leads killing factory farm bill
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PUBLIC LANDS Issues update for public lands permittees
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BEEF AT HOME AND ABROAD Beef demand soaring overseas
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HERD HEALTH CHECK Traceability and food safety
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Family auction business at Dos Palos Y The future of the auction block 2022 CCA Livestock Market Directory
READER SERVICES Buyers’ Guide Obituaries & New Arrivals Advertisers Index
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This month’s cover photo was taken by longtime cattle marketer and California Cattleman representative Matt Macfarlane of M3 Marketing. True to tradition, this issue focuses on cattle marketing in the West.
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WASN’T EXPECTING THAT QUESTION by CCA Director of Communications Katie Roberti
What’s something you wish people knew about ranching or agriculture? A few months ago, I spent an evening hanging out with my neighbors. We’ve lived side by side for about a year and have gotten to know each other. They know enough about me to know I work on behalf of cattle ranchers, grew up on a ranch and agriculture is a big part of my life. I know them well enough to understand they aren’t experts in cattle ranching or farming but are well versed in cooking and food. So, when they invited me to spend an evening in their backyard enjoying some drinks and a campfire, I never expected to be asked this question (because why would I?). But that’s what happened. Amid our conversation about life’s daily happenings and routines, my neighbor turned and asked me some iteration of, “What’s something you wish people knew about ranching or agriculture?” Whoa. Not often do you get the opportunity to answer that question in a social setting. Here was my time to share something meaningful that could positively impact their perceptions of beef and ranchers in California. I want to say I flawlessly executed the points ingrained in me as I answered this question. But at the moment, I was so taken aback by the question I almost froze. I know I said something about most ranches being family operations, not factory farms. I think I touched on the environmental benefits of ranching in California. The response I gave was probably fine, but even long after, I was thinking about what I said and how I could have said it better. Thankfully, they are still my neighbors and friends, so I have plenty more time to share with them and answer questions about ranching they may have. But the incident was a good motivator for me to consider how I would answer that question if asked again, and it spurred me to get prepared to debunk a few common myths about ranching. Maybe this is something you’ve already done or prepared for, but if not and you are wondering how to get ready, continue reading. Over the remainder of the year, the California Cattlemen’s Foundation will be hosting multiple media trainings for ranchers who want to practice crafting their message and approach to sharing information about ranching in California. If talking to local media or sharing more broadly about what you do and why you do it is something you are interested in, consider attending one of these trainings. E-mail me at katier@calcattlemen.org and I’ll be happy to add you to a list of interested attendees.
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In the meantime, if you are looking for easy facts to memorize that you can use as talking points or incorporate into your conversations, tune into Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast. Recently I was fortunate to sit down and talk about the critical role of grazing in California with Lynn Huntsinger, Ph.D., a University of California (UC), Berkeley, Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management and the Russell Rustici Chair in Rangeland Management. Did you know more than half of the threatened and endangered species that live on rangelands benefit from grazing? This is one of the research facts Huntsinger shares in the episode. Last fall, Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., a professor and air quality specialist in cooperative extension for the UC Davis Department of Animal Science, came on an episode and talked about the recent work he’s doing pertinent to cattle and the environment, including a word that’s often in the news these days—methane. No matter the issue or subject, I’d encourage you to be bold and share when you can, whether with your neighbor or the person sitting next to you on a flight. If facts and research stats help you feel more crafted, memorize a few and share them at the right time. As a caretaker of the land and an expert on what happens on your ranch every day, you shouldn’t have to overthink it. Share from your experience if that’s easiest. As CCA’s contract lobbyist Jason Bryant noted on an April episode of Sorting Pen, recent research from the California Cattle Council shows that when it comes to talking about ranching, it’s ranchers who legislators trust most. Trust yourself and let the job you do each day speak for itself. My neighbors are coming over to my house tonight for dinner. Yes, we’re eating beef (and my grandma’s Swiss polenta). I’m excited to hear more about their world and what’s important to them. And if they happen to ask me more about the incredible work California cattle ranchers do every day while growing one of the safest and most nutritious proteins in the world, I know I’m ready for it.
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YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK FACTORY FARM BILLS DIES MEMBERSHIP DOLLARS MAKING A DIFFERENCE by CCA Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur Legislation introduced this year to prohibit the construction or expansion of “commercial animal feeding operations” and slaughterhouses – referred to by proponents as the ‘No More Factory Farms’ bill – died last month without so much as receive a substantive hearing in the relevant policy committee. Specifically, Assembly Bill 2764, authored by Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian (D-North Hollywood), sought to ban the creation or expansion of any CAFO or slaughterhouse with annual revenues over $100,000. The bill proposed a fine of $10,000 per day for those who constructed or expanded such facilities after Jan. 1, 2023. AB 2764 was sponsored by the fringe animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere (“DxE”). DxE is well-known for high-profile publicity stunts; the group has repeatedly stolen farm animals from agricultural operations (which DxE terms “open rescue”), has picketed feedyards and processing facilities and even protested outside of Governor Gavin Newsom’s private residence for three days in September of 2021 in protest of the Governor’s support of “factory farms.” CCA and several other agricultural trade associations immediately and strongly condemned AB 2764 when it was introduced in mid-February. The $100,000 revenue threshold was low enough to amount to a complete prohibition on CAFO or slaughterhouse development, and the bill ran contrary to both the Biden-Harris and Newsom Administrations’ efforts to expand meat processing capacity to address the supply-chain and market challenges exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other market disruptions. As Assemblyman Nazarian and DxE peddled misinformation regarding the purported harms of CAFOs and slaughterhouses to animal health, environmental quality and employee health, CCA highlighted our industry’s leadership in each of these areas. California’s beef producers comply with the strictest environmental, animal handling and labor regulations in the world, and just last year seven Imperial Valley feeders were awarded a national Beef Quality Assurance award in recognition of their exemplary animal care and handling practices. But livestock advocates weren’t the only opponents of AB 2764. Because it would cause significant harm to the workforces of CAFOs and slaughterhouses, the bill was also opposed by labor interests. In response to those labor interests, Nazarian ultimately removed slaughterhouses from the bill, prohibiting only the creation or expansion of commercial animal feeding operations. Removing slaughterhouses from the bill did not satisfy members of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, however, and it soon became apparent that AB 2764 lacked sufficient support to advance out of the Committee. According to the 8 California Cattleman May 2022
bill’s sponsor, Assemblyman Nazarian “informed supporters that [the bill] would be changed to enable only a study of commercial feeding operations and slaughterhouses.” Incensed by what it deemed a “betrayal,” DxE on April 6 held a protest on the north side of the State Capitol in Sacramento, with supporters gathering around a giant cardboard sculpture of a burning globe and donning yellow shirts emblazoned with the text “NO MORE FACTORY FARMS.” That same day, the Assembly Agriculture Committee was slated to meet – though AB 2764 was not on the agenda. During public comment on an unrelated bill, a member of DxE approached the witness table, covered her hand in superglue, affixed it to the table and began monologuing. “I wanna say that I was very excited to come here today in order to be part of a historic vote on the factory farm moratorium bill, AB 2764,” she began, before being cut off by Committee Chair Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). The protester’s microphone was swiftly turned off, and the Assembly Agriculture Committee took a brief recess to reconvene in another room. California Highway Patrol officers administered WD-40 to free the woman’s hand and declined to arrest or cite the protester. (Apparently gluing themselves to various surfaces is the go-to move of DxE supporters – on April 12 a DxE member disrupted an NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers when she tried to super glue her hand to the court to protest the bird-flu-prevention killing of chickens at an egg company owned by the Timberwolves’ owner.) These sort of antics, of course, are targeted at gaining publicity and do nothing to ingratiate activists with state lawmakers. Indeed, it is unclear in the aftermath of the April 6 hearing whether Assemblymember Nazarian will even seek to hold a hearing on the “study bill” to which he’d agreed to amend AB 2764. While DxE’s antics garnered headlines in Sacramento in the days after April 6, the overlooked headline was that CCA had succeeded in swiftly killing an ill-advised, counterproductive and un-serious policy proposal before it could even receive an initial hearing, ensuring that California cattle ranchers can continue providing environmentally-sustainable, nutritious beef. And while it may sound bold for CCA to claim credit for killing a bill opposed by several other agricultural organizations, you don’t have to take our word for it: in statements posted to the group’s social media accounts, DxE put the blame squarely on CCA for “pressuring” Assemblymember Rivas to reject the bill as introduced. That’s all the evidence you need of your dues dollars at work!
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Generations of Tradition
Dos Palos Y Auction Yard from the Livestock Marketing Association “My role now is staying out of their way.” Located five miles north of Dos Palos, California, When returning to the family operation, Jarod and stands a multi-generational business with over 70 years Justin felt a need to contribute something of their own. of history devoted to livestock marketing. Operated by When Jarod returned from college, with his brother helping the Cozzi Family, the Dos Palos Y Auction Yard is a him on the side, they started going to neighboring sales, foundation of years of hard work and customer-driven purchasing and selling goats. After getting their foot in the service. door with other small animal producers in the area, they Like many local, family businesses, the auction’s decided to start a sheep and goat sale. beginning was built from a combination of passion and “The main hurdle was getting it ‘okayed’,” Jarod said. the desire to better serve customers in the area. In between “We always just sold cattle, so sheep and goats were kind milking cows on his family’s dairy and farming with his of the odd ball. My brother and I are always trying to figure brothers on Cozzi Road, the late Tony Cozzi auctioneered out the next best thing.” for a neighboring livestock market. Realizing that several It wasn’t just getting the nod of approval from their cattlemen were not getting a “fair shake”, he decided to open a livestock auction built on the values of honesty and father and grandfather that proved to be a challenge, though. Jarod and Justin also put in a lot of extra side work truthfulness. to continually build their small animal customer base and In 1950, Tony built the auction barn, with its name make sure their yards were fit to house sheep and goats. stemming from a “Y” shape in the junction of two nearby This included rearranging pens and putting up smaller roads – Highway 33 and Highway 52. In 1951, he built his panels to keep them fenced in, as well as making sure the home next door to the auction, always allowing him quick pens return to normal when the cattle started rolling in for access to his business and customers. their other sales. Today, the auction hosts sales three days a week and After the first year, the sale was a success, and now is run by the second, third and fourth generations of the Dos Palos Y Auction hosts a sheep and goat sale two days Cozzi family – Joel, Joey, Jarod and Justin. With similar beginnings in working at the auction and partnering with ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 their fathers, the family all share the same passion: working with livestock and providing an honest service to their producers. “I did everything from haul the cows, to feed the cows, to clean the corrals – I did everything,” Joel said. “My wife, Shirley, worked in the office, and she did the books. We were just a small family operation and did everything mostly ourselves.” Each member of the family has an area of the business they cover while playing on their strengths and knowledge. Job titles are non-existent, and they all hold a key role in keeping the auction going. “We work as a team pretty well,” Joey said. “Whatever my father can’t do, I can do and vice versa. He’s kinda stepping back a little bit since my son is here now, but he’s still here to oversee and give advice.” Joel, Joey and Jarod Cozzi – the second, third and fourth generations of Dos Palos Adding with a chuckle, Joel noted, 10 California Cattleman May 2022
Y Auction Yard. (Not pictured – Justin Cozzi)
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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 a month. However, it wasn’t just a personal expansion of business that Jarod and Justin were looking for – it was a chance to prove their capabilities for future endeavors. “My brother and I definitely want to take it over one day, or when that opportunity comes,” Jarod said. “Starting the sheep and goat sale was a big step in that direction.” With Jarod and Justin looking to eventually step into larger roles, the family also remains focused on the future of the livestock marketing industry. The volatility of the markets, costs associated with starting and running an operation and several other factors have led to the consolidation of many producers in their area. Knowing that their service can be vital to their customers’ business successes, they strive to encourage and promote the auction method of marketing. “I believe the auction yard style of marketing is very important for your price discovery,” Joey said. “There are lots of opportunities for people to go direct or do other forms of marketing their livestock. I think that this is where your true value is discovered. Your true market value.” In addition to standing by the tradition of selling at auction, the Cozzi family works to continue to serve their customers with the foundational values Dos Palos Y Auction Yard was built on. The legacy of honesty and integrity is driven by the same sheer devotion they all share, with the goal that the family business will remain for generations to come.
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WESTERN SATURDAY. MAY 28 Hosted by Westwind Angus Ranch Cattlemen’s Livestock Market, Galt, CA
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Big growth female here with top 2% rankings for WW and YW, this Enhance daughter is big bodied, square hipped and has impeccable soundness. She will calve this fall to the $210,000 Hoffman Thedford featured at ST Genetics.
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Great spread here with top 2% growth and solid carcass. She ranks in the top 1% Docility and top 2% for both foot EPD. Granddam is the $640,000 valued Express and Spruce Mtn Donor, Isabel C235. Her balance also ranks her in the top 5% for $M and top 1% $C.
Westwind Everelda DJH 156 DOB: 8/19/21 20125633 SIRE: Connealy Clarity DAM: SCC Ever Entense 4070-5445 CED
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Stout made, feminine fronted Clarity daughter that provides a unique outcross and traces back to the one of the true foundation females of the breed, Shadybrook Ever Entense 491G. Balanced EPD profile puts her into the top 2% for $Combined Value.
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LIVESTOCK ENTHUSIASTS “SOLD” ON CAREERS IN BID CALLING by Managing Editor Stevie Ipsen
For anyone who has been to a livestock production sold his first baby calf at 8 years old and at a age 11 was sale, an auction barn or even a swanky art or charity featured on the television show Real People. auction, the atmosphere is hard to beat. So much so in fact He says he lives and breathes work and it is as rewarding as he always hoped it would be. that it would be challenging to find someone who doesn’t “I make a living for my family by helping others make enjoy the heart-thumping rumble of an auctioneer’s voice. a living for their family. It doesn’t get better than that. The There are few, if any, careers that can generate icing on the cake is that I enjoy the ins and outs of my job adrenaline for onlookers like an auctioneer can. The hum as much or more than the cattlemen and women I work of a bid caller’s chant has the ability to create excitement, make palms sweat, conjure up memories and make people for do. The animals, the people and knowing we are all adding to the food production chain and helping families want to spend money they may or may not have. With abilities like that, it is no wonder why someone would want all over the world access our products is a great feeling,” Olvera explained. to be in charge of calling the bids at an auction. The job Having been in the auction business now for more on a livestock auctioneer never the same from one day to than three decades, Olvera, who is a World Livestock the next, making it an exciting way to earn a living. It is Auctioneer Champion said he and other colleagues have also rewarding to help others make a living as well. Not worked to educate and inspire the next generation of cattle to mention, taking on the title of “Colonel” brings a little merchandisers just like they were inspired as young people extra prestige to the profession. in the industry. The tradition of calling an auctioneer “Colonel” can be traced to the Civil War era when after a bloody battle, the winning side would scour the battlefield and collect all the equipment and personal belongings of the vanquished. These items were then displayed in a central area. The winning soldiers were allowed to view all these items. The items were then auctioned off. The person in charge of the auction had to hold the rank of a colonel. Now all auctioneers have the honorary title of colonel. According to Col. Max Olvera, of Turlock Livestock Auction Yard, becoming an auctioneer was a goal he had his sights set on from long before he was old enough to go out and get a job. “It all started because I enjoyed © SETTRINI going to the sale barn with my grandpa. I Grayson Haydn-Myer at the Champions Chant loved everything about seminar in Turlock. To learn more about Grayson, © SETTRINI it,” said Olvera, who find her on Instagram @graysonhaydnmyer. 16 California Cattleman May 2022
“Like other parts of the ranching sector, the average age of working auctioneers is increasing and we kind of see it as our duty to help our clients have quality auctioneers they can rely on in the future,” Olvera said. “I have a passion for this business and it is very nostalgic for me to get to share my passion with other.” For that reason, Olvera and longtime friend and fellow World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Col. Ralph Wade, who is based in Eufaula, Okla., have been hosting a bid-calling seminar, Champions Chant, for several years to help others interested in the business learn the tricks of the trade. Calling bids isn’t something most people can just pick up. Olvera said he had mentors who helped him on the path so he hopes he can do that for others. “We have had a great turnout of people of all ages, from 15 to 70 turn out for our seminars – lots of them with a real knack for working on the block. But the ones that really get me excited are the young ones, the kids who you would expect to be shy. Both boys and girls who are brave enough to learn and give it a try,” Olvera said. “They are the generation who will carry on the business so it is great to see them take an interest as young as they are.” Grayson Haydn-Myer, Oakdale, is one auctioneering student of Olvera and Wade’s who attended the latest bid calling seminar at Turlock Livestock on March 17 and 18. At just 15, Haydn-Myer arrived at the seminar with a good deal of experience under her belt as she has worked on auction blocks at Farmers Livestock Market, Oakdale, 101 Livestock Auction in Aromas and at Turlock Livestock. She credits Col. Travis Johnson, Col. John Rodgers, Olvera and Wade and for helping her learn the ropes. She says being a female livestock auctioneer is something she wants to continue to do to help people see that girls really can do anything. With a signature flower in her cowgirl hat, she brings a different level of finesse to the auction block.
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Then 12-year-old Jayden Byrd with his grandfather Dan Byrd (left) and Col. Rick Machado at the Byrd family’s annual bull sale in September 2021.
“I realize being a female may seem strange to some, but for me, I was raised with a great support system and amazing mentors who never treated me different because I was a girl,” Haydn-Myer explained. “Even at home on the ranch, I did all the same jobs a cowboy would do so for me, this is no different.” Haydn-Myer has had her eye on being an auctioneer since age 9 when a teacher got her thinking about careers. From that time her goals have grown and now she aims to be the first female World Livestock Auctioneer Champion a few short years from now. “Now that I’ve gotten a taste of the business, I plan to make it my lifelong profession. I plan to do that and still be a cattle producer,” she said. “I love livestock and I think the auction block is somewhere I could make a difference for livestock producers like my family. Helping ranchers earn what could be their only paycheck of the year is something I am proud to do and a responsibility I don’t take lightly.” Haydn-Myer was one of three ladies who attended the most recent seminar and said it was the first time she had worked with other female auctioneers. “Watching the other girls and learning from each other was really fun,” she said. “I am excited to watch for them on auction blocks in the future and join them in doing something people might not expect us to do.” Though Haydn-Myer is just in the 10th grade, she said she is booked most weekends this time of year, taking bids at fundraising and charity events. “I’m a ranch kid so I can look at cattle and know what they are worth, but getting a fair price for other items I sell at fundraisers takes a little more studying,” Haydn-Myer laughed. Ralph Wade, who has been in the auction business nearly 60 years said watching young people like HaydnMyer is one of the best parts of teaching at bid-calling seminars. Wade says he can relate to the younger generation getting started in the business because he was once in their shoes when he attended auctioneer school fresh out to fresh out of high school in 1962. Another young livestock enthusiast who is already taking on the challenge of auctioneer jobs is 13-year-old Jayden Byrd. Jayden has been raised around seedstock production sale events at his family’ ranch, Byrd Cattle Co., in Los Molinos. According to his father, Ty Byrd, being an auctioneer is something he came up with on his own when he started auctioneering in the shower at about sixyears-old and both of his parents have encouraged his ambitions. Though Jayden has been refining his own chant for several years and has been on the microphone at the family’s annual bull sale, he recently had his first real gig — a school fundraiser.
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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 “Jayden is 100 percent self-taught. He has learned from listening to our auctioneers at the annual bull sale and spends a lot of time listening to sales online.” Ty said “We all thought he was joking when he mentioned that he wanted to sell the last bull in the ring at our bull sale last year so it caught us off guard when he tapped my shoulder and said he was ready as the bull came in the ring.” Jayden’s dad explained. “So we turned the mic over to him and he wowed everyone in the crowd as well as those of us beside him on the block.” From people skills to livestock industry knowledge, there are a wide array of qualities required to be an auctioneer. Ty Byrd says Jayden is a quick thinker, persistant and really likes to talk to people — all things that will serve him well on the path to being a first-rate bid caller. Jayden, who is also an outstanding hog showman says his favorite auctioneer and one who has given him some valuable advice is 1999 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Col. Rick Machado, Shandon. Machado is the auctioneer at the Byrd Families purebred Angus bull sale. “Rick is funny and outgoing on the block, but he really does care about producers and bull buyers. I hope I can be that kind of auctioneer too,” Jayden said. “Someone who is personable and fun to be around.” Jayden credits the CDs produced by Col. John Korrey given to him by his grandpa, Angus breeder Dan Byrd, for giving him the start to build his own chant but says he watches Western Video Market sales on television every chance he gets and regularly listens to Superior Livestock sales as well. “I have been watching auctions since I was a little kid and it’s something that never gets old. If you can have a career you never get tired of and get the opportunity to help other people make money too, I think it would be great,” he said. Something else that Jayden said is beneficial about watching commerical sales on television and on the Internet is that he is able to learn more about the beef industry as a whole. “I’ve been around the cattle we raise and understand a lot about the market here at home but by watching
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sales in other areas I can learn how to better represent all cattlemen,” Jayden said. “I love the idea of helping commerical producers get good prices for their cattle, but to do that you really need to understand their value, whether that is the feeder market, stocker market or the purebred market.” Another auctioneer who has assisted at the Champions Chant seminars and hosted his own auctioneering clinics is 1988 World Livestock Auctioneer Col. John Rodgers, Visalia. Not only is Rodgers known for being an outstanding seedstock auctioneer, he also a cofounder of the Western Video Market alongside marketing legend Ellington Peek. Rodgers recently semi-retired, taking a step back from purebred cattle auctions but is still very much involved in the marketing industry. Having spent decades in the marketing business, Rodgers has unique perspective about the challenges and opportunities for up and coming auctioneers. Rodgers says young people who love the industry, enjoy cattle and being around people should consider a career in livestock marketing. “Getting a foot in the door can be hard. These young kids need a support system and encouargement. We are going to need them so we need to all we can to help them get a start. A lot of people interested in the business never got the chance because finding and ‘in’ can be hard,” Rodgers said. For him, tagging along with his brother Ed, who let him sell the baby calves at age 12 or 13 gave Rodgers the experience he needed to find his place on the auction block. Rodgers said he officially earned his first paycheck at age 14 and from there he had to keep paying his dues and working his way up. “To be honest, I can’t think of many drawbacks of being a livestock auctioneer,” Rodgers says. “If you’ve got to go to work, going with good people for a cause you all believe in is a pretty great way to go to work.” Rodgers said of course there are challenges like extensive travel and dealing with market and price fluctuations and having the responsibility of helping other families can be a lot of pressure, but in the end, all those challenges can also be very rewarding. Olvera says if he could share advice with those intereted in becoming an auctioneer, it would be to work for it, from the ground up, no matter what your age. “You can develop the best chant in the world, but by working behind the scenes, sorting cattle, working in the ring and watching the buyers, you will learn things you never knew and you will become a better bid-caller, a better cattleman or woman and you will appreciate your buyers and consignors more than ever,” Olvera said. For Rodgers, his advice would be to work hard, take in every moment, be honest with others – and yourself – treat others well and make your word your bond. “This is still one business where a handshake means everything and if you respect a lifestyle like that and aren’t afraid to stick it out and work hard to climb the ranks then this business just might be the right one for you.”
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LMA Applauds Bill to Allow Auction Investment in Small and Regional Packers Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), introduced the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act. If enacted, the bill would remove a regulatory barrier and allow livestock auction market owners to own or invest in small and regional meatpacking entities. The Administration, Congress and the livestock industry agree there is a need for increased packer competition and additional shackle space. Currently, livestock auctions are not able to own, invest or participate in the operation of a packing plant or meat marketing business due to dated Packers and Stockyards Act regulation (9 CFR 201.67). This legislation is essential in removing this unnecessary barrier to cattle industry investment in the packing sector. The bill would allow livestock auction owners to own or invest in a meat packing entity with a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 animals per year. “We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Hartzler and Congressman Panetta introducing the A-PLUS Act to reduce a regulatory barrier that currently prohibits livestock auction owners like myself from investing in much needed packing capacity expansion,” LMA President Larry Schnell said. “This is a great bill that will spur additional capacity and especially additional packers to increase competition and improve profitability for producers.”
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CCA, Grazing Permittees Win Ninth Circuit Appeal in Water Quality Lawsuit
A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on April 8 handed down a significant victory for public lands grazing, finding in favor of CCA and several Stanislaus National Forest grazing permittees in an appeal brought by the Central Sierra Environmental Resources Center (CSERC). In 2017, CSERC had filed a lawsuit against the Stanislaus National Forest alleging, among other complaints, that the Forest had violated the federal Clean Water Act and California’s Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act by continuing to permit livestock grazing on three grazing allotments. CSERC alleged that permitted cattle grazing had resulted in violations of federal and state water quality standards for fecal coliform in waters that flowed through the allotments. CCA, the California Farm Bureau Federation and the impacted grazing permittees intervened in the lawsuit to protect the ranchers’ grazing interests and to assist the US Forest Service in defending against the claims. In August of 2019, Judge Lawrence O’Neill of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California dismissed CSERC’s lawsuit, which the environmental group then appealed to the 9th Circuit. The Western Resources Legal Center (WRLC),
which litigated the case on behalf of CCA and other defendant-intervenors, summarized the 9th Circuit panel’s decision as follows: “[CSERC] sought to enforce aspirational water quality objectives established by a regional water quality board to the individual grazing decisions. The Ninth Circuit’s decision today makes clear that those water quality objectives are not directly enforceable, but instead are used as the basis for the water quality board to issue specific conditions applicable to nonpoint sources, typically in the form of so-called waste discharge requirements. The Court’s holding today means that plaintiffs cannot short-circuit these ongoing, iterative processes, and the board’s own enforcement mechanisms. The decision also has important implications for the continued use of best management practices to regulate agricultural uses with potential nonpoint source impacts.” CCA thanks WRLC, Kari Fisher of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Scott Keller of law firm Lehotsky Keller and Chris Carr and Navi Dhillon of the Paul Hastings law firm for their excellent representation in this case and for their excellent defense of grazing permittees’ rights.
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PUBLIC LANDS A MYRIAD OF ISSUES CURRENTLY IMPACTING PUBLIC LANDS PERMITTEES from the Public Lands Council As business in Washington and around the country gets back to normal, work and progress continue on behalf of ranchers on public lands across the country. Listed here as some of the latest topics of concern to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), public lands permittees and Public Lands Council (PLC) staff. BLM Decision on APR Allotment Conversion On March 31 the PLC and NCBA denounced the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed decision on the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) request to graze bison on seven grazing allotments in Montana. “In addition to an unacceptable disregard for animal and rangeland health, this decision fails to address the longstanding, science-based concerns raised by Montana ranchers, land managers, and conservation experts. PLC, NCBA, and our partners on the ground have consistently raised foundational flaws in the BLM’s assessment, starting with the inappropriate use of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for total conversion of these allotments. This decision poses clear threats to rangeland and riparian ecosystems and is in direct conflict with the agency’s mandated responsibility to uphold multiple use,” said Executive Director of PLC and NCBA Natural Resources Kaitlynn Glover. Bison follow significantly different grazing patterns and behaviors than cattle, and this decision would alter the grazing authorizations and season of use on six of the seven allotments under consideration. If finalized,
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this conversion will result in resource degradation and undermine the careful stewardship of existing grazing permittees. The BLM’s decision also faces serious questions about the legality of conversion of the allotments under existing federal grazing law. Land management decisions – especially ones that permanently alter the forage profile, soil health, and waterways of a grassland ecosystem – should be led by the expertise of people on the ground. Through continued engagement, including the submission of comments on the draft Environmental Assessment in September 2021, NCBA and PLC stand with Montana Public Lands Council and Montana Stockgrowers Association to ensure the concerns that have been by raised by ranchers in Montana and across the West are not dismissed in this process. BLM Decision on APR Allotment Conversion In early April, PLC , alongside NCBA, welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to expand the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) to cover a portion of the costs incurred from the transportation of livestock to feed sources. “Western ranchers experience daily the devastation caused by one of the most extreme droughts we have seen in recent years. From increased risk of catastrophic wildfire to lack of sufficient grazing lands, producers are facing difficult decisions when it comes to herd management,” said Executive Director of PLC and NCBA Natural Resources
Kaitlynn Glover. “This announcement comes at a critical time, and we are appreciative of both FSA and Senator Thune for prioritizing the needs of cattle producers.” “We are appreciative that the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) listened to requests from producers who are suffering through the continued impact of multiple years of unprecedented drought and skyrocketing input costs. We are also grateful for the efforts of Senator Thune’s office as we worked together to provide further flexibility within the program,” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera. “As cattle producers continue to navigate challenges associated with drought, it is critical to ensure they have the resources necessary for their businesses to remain viable, while giving the highest quality care to their livestock.” Across areas of the western United States where grazing is a main source of feed for cattle production, unprecedented drought has made rangelands insufficient for proper grazing. ELAP originally covered the cost of moving feed to livestock, but for cattle producers, hauling livestock to other feed sources that are not easily moved is often a more efficient and economical method. USDA’s announcement follows a letter PLC sent to FSA requesting the inclusion of coverage for moving livestock to feed during extreme drought conditions, in addition to the provision already included for moving feed to livestock. PLC Now Accepting Grant Proposals for Fiscal Year 2023 The application period is now open for Fiscal Year
2023 grants from the Public Lands Council. PLC’s grant program offers funding on a competitive basis to projects that can equip public lands ranchers and land managers with information to help advance and improve the future of grazing on federal lands. Priorities for funding vary each year, and can include scientific research, communications campaigns, and business development projects. Details for the current application year can be found in the request for proposal (RFP). Application instructions, research questions, deadlines, and more can be found at publiclandscouncil.org/grants. “Being able to provide support through our grant program enhances PLC’s ability to shape the policy conversations that are directly impacting federal lands grazing permittees. Over the years, our program has grown and allowed us to position PLC at the forefront of critical, West-wide conversations like sage grouse monitoring,” said PLC President Niels Hansen. “The questions that are prioritized in this year’s RFP reflect some of the most urgent concerns that we are hearing about from cattle and sheep producers on the ground. Wildfire, conservation, recreation, and multiple use issues are the bedrock of our program for 2023, and we look forward to receiving applications from a competitive group of natural resources stakeholders.” The current application period is for grant awards for Fiscal Year 2023. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, June 6, 2022. Applicants are strongly encouraged to secure the support of one or more state partners to strengthen their application.
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BEEF EXPORTS CONTINUE TO SOAR from the U.S. Meat Export Federation U.S. beef exports posted another strong performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), led by excellent value growth in key Asian and Latin American markets. Pork exports trended lower year-over-year, as larger shipments to Mexico and Japan did not offset the continued decline in demand from China/Hong Kong. Lamb exports continued to gain momentum, reaching the highest monthly value since 2014. “Rarely have we seen so many outside forces creating headwinds for U.S. meat exports and such uncertainty in the global marketplace,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Yet consumer demand for high-quality beef, pork and lamb has proven resilient, and USMEF sees opportunities for further growth in both established and emerging markets.” Beef exports totaled 108,501 metric tons (mt) in February, up 5 percent from a year ago, while value climbed 35 percent to $904.4 million. Through the first two months of the year, exports increased 9 percent to 227,567 mt, while value soared 46 percent to $1.93 billion. “Broad-based growth has become a recurring theme for U.S. beef exports, as international demand has never been higher and global supplies remain tight,” said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “We anticipated a lift from COVID-related foodservice restrictions being eased in many destinations. This materialized late last year and in early 2022, although conditions still vary by country. While lockdowns in China and Hong Kong are certainly a setback for foodservice demand, those are the main exceptions as most countries have shifted to more of a living-with-COVID approach.” Demand for U.S. pork did not fare as well in the first two months of 2022, as logistics challenges were compounded by lower-priced offerings from competitors. Like the U.S., these suppliers are shipping significantly lower volumes to China/ Hong Kong, which has pushed more product into other
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markets at reduced prices. February pork exports were 198,539 mt, down 17 percent from a year ago, while export value fell 14 percent to $541.3 million. Through February, exports were also down 17 percent in volume (407,347 mt) and 14 percent in value ($1.1 billion). “European hog prices jumped sharply in March, climbing about 35 percent compared to February,” Halstrom explained. “While this came too late to impact our February export results, it could lead to more favorable market conditions going forward.” Beef export value approaches $2 billion after just two months Following record-large January shipments, beef export volume to leading market South Korea slowed in February but value climbed significantly. February exports to Korea totaled 19,033 mt, down 19 percent from a year ago, but value still increased 17 percent to $197.8 million. Through February, exports to Korea are off to a torrid start in 2022, climbing 8 percent in volume (48,611 mt) and already breaking the $500 million mark in value ($514.2 million, up 57 percent). Strong retail demand for U.S. beef continues and there is growing optimism for foodservice once Korea works through the current Omicron wave. Although restaurant restrictions have been minimized, consumers still opted to dine at home as COVID cases surged in February and March. February exports to Japan were down 5 percent to 23,553 mt, but value jumped 21 percent to just under $200 million. Through the first two months of the year, exports to Japan fell slightly (46,489 mt, down 1 percent) but value increased an impressive 26 percent to $381.6 million. Strong growth in variety meat exports (tongues, skirts and hanging tenders) mostly offset the slowdown in muscle cut volume rates. Through the Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement, Japan’s duty on muscle cuts notched down to 24.1 percent on April
while tongues edged lower to 3.8 percent and skirts/hangers to 4.2 percent. Fortunately an agreement has been reached to modify Japan’s safeguard, pending parliamentary approval in Japan, which will minimize the future risk of U.S. beef being subjected to a higher snapback duty rate. Beef exports to Taiwan got off to a slow start in 2021 before setting a new annual value record. Demand has been far stronger in early 2022, with February exports up 39 percent to 5,307 mt, while value soared 85 percent to $64.3 million. Through February, exports to Taiwan increased 60 percent from a year ago to 12,221 mt and more than doubled in value to $147.4 million (up 101 percent). It is also USMEF’s understanding that shipping delays in late 2021 contributed to the larger volumes in the 2022 data. Other January-February results for U.S. beef exports include: Since U.S. beef gained meaningful access to China in early 2020 through the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement, beef exports to China/Hong Kong have continued to build momentum. Through February, exports to the region increased 56 percent from a year ago to 39,492 mt, with value up 87 percent to $374.8 million. Exports in the first two months of the year averaged 19,746 mt, 11 percent below the monthly average volume in the second half of 2021. But exports are expected to increase seasonally and as China gets through its current COVID challenges. Coming off a record performance in 2021, beef exports to Central America continue to trend higher, led by outstanding growth in Guatemala, Panama and Honduras and continued strong exports to Costa Rica. Through February,
exports to the region were up 23 percent to 3,831 mt, valued at $28.1 million (up 50 percent). Strong demand in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas pushed beef exports to the Caribbean 32 percent higher than a year ago at 3,669 mt, while value nearly doubled to $32.8 million (up 98 percent). While still below pre-COVID levels, recent results reflect a rebound in tourism in the region. Led by strengthening variety meat shipments to Egypt and muscle cut growth in Qatar, beef exports to the Middle East increased 14 percent to 12,567 mt. Export value climbed 28 percent to $47.6 million. Beef exports to Colombia were up 50 percent in volume (1,952 mt) and 58 percent in value ($7.8 million), contributing to 12 percent value growth into South America (to $23 million). In addition to rebounding demand in Egypt, larger shipments to Japan, Korea, China/Hong Kong, Gabon, Chile and Vietnam fueled a 7 percent increase in beef variety meat exports (to 47,817 mt), with value climbing 39 percent to $195.6 million. February beef export value equated to $445.95 per head of fed slaughter, up 29 percent from a year ago. The JanuaryFebruary average was $474.87 per head, up 45 percent. Exports accounted for 14.1 percent of total February beef production and 11.6 percent for muscle cuts, down from the year-ago ratios of 14.4 percent and 12.3 percent, respectively. Through February, exports accounted for 14.7 percent of total production and 12.5 percent for muscle cuts – each up about one percentage point from a year ago.
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UCCE Shares cattle health seminar series online University of California Cooperative Extension and University of California Davis Veterinary Medicine is excited to share with you the recordings from their March 2022 webinar series. This series was cohosted by University of California Cooperative Extension advisors Tracy Schohr, Grace Woodmansee, Rebecca Ozeran and specialist Gabriele Maier, DVM. “Last month hundreds of cattle producers joined us for evening webinars that took a deep dive into a cross section of important cattle health topics,” stated co-host Tracy Schohr, UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor in Plumas, Sierra and Butte counties. “We recognize cattle producers have busy lives with off-ranch careers and family responsibilities that can make it difficult to attend inperson continuing education events so we hosted the online webinar series and have recorded them so more producers can take advantage of these comprehensive resources on cattle health and production.” The video recordings and additional resources from the webinar series can be found at ucanr.edu/sites/Rangelands/ CattleHealth/. The video topics include: Whole Herd Health Plans and Vaccination Schedules with featured speakers: Maier, and Tom Talbot, DVM, a large animal veterinarian in Bishop. Herd Bull Health, Diseases and Injuries with featured speaker:
Bret McNabb, DVM. Pinkeye in Cattle with featured speaker: John Angelos, DVM. Toxic Plants and Livestock with featured speaker: Robert H. Poppenga, DVM, from the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory. Why Did it Die? California Animal Health Food Safety Laboratory with featured speakers: Maier and Katherine Watson, DVM, from the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory. “The past two years, Cooperative Extension has pivoted the way we have shared information with livestock producers with the cancellation of in person events, allowing us to focus on new outreach tools,” Maier said. “We saw tremendous engagement with our live online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings that lead the team to host the series this March focusing on topics attendees had expressed an interest in during the BQA Training. The videos provide a resource for livestock producers to continue to improve the health of their cattle and increase beef production on their ranch.” For questions or suggestions on future topics please contact Tracy Schohr, livestock and natural resources advisor for Plumas, Sierra and Butte counties at tkschohr@ucanr.edu or (916) 716-2643.
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DISEASE TRACEABILITY: AN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD FOR THE U.S. CATTLE INDUSTRY from U.S. CattleTrace As the old adage goes, “when you know better, you should do better.” We know many ranchers and trade association members understand the importance of continuous improvement and innovation, especially when it comes to animal health and food safety. To continue to capture consumer demand for beef and to maintain a healthy cattle herd, it is critical to ensure that we are focusing on reducing disease outbreak risks through animal disease traceability. “While traceability does not prevent disease, it is an essential tool to provide information to producers, veterinarians and state and federal officials when responding rapidly to an animal disease outbreak,” said NCBA’s Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Policy Chase DeCoite. What is the regulatory history of traceability? In January 2013, the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule was created to require animals to be identified and accompanied by an Interstate Certificate
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of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) or other movement document when crossing state lines. In September 2018, USDA published the APHIS Over-Arching Goals to Enhance Traceability, which includes electronic identification tags for some animals and increased datasharing. What is NCBA’s stance? It’s important to note that NCBA looks at this issue from an animal health perspective and we are committed to working with USDA to ensure that their long-term strategy can be implemented efficiently and without creating unnecessary or costly burdens for producers, which includes protecting cattle producers from liability once the animals have left their operations. “We are working with producers as well as regulatory agencies, such as USDA, to ensure that traceability systems are realistic and allow farmers and ranchers to continue raising high-quality beef,” DeCoite said. “For traceability programs to be effective they must be modernized and have the ability to operate at the speed of commerce. It’s essential that traceability processes include data security tools that allow producers to maintain confidentiality of personal and proprietary information.” What USDA action do we anticipate? Last spring, USDA announced their intent to pursue rulemaking on animal disease traceability using electronic identification (EID). This year, we expect that USDA will move forward with the publication of a proposed rule for mandatory electronic ID (EID). This technology will move the industry’s disease traceability efforts into the 21st century and reduce the amount of time it takes to conduct important disease tracebacks in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak. While we agree with this path forward, we are also working to ensure this transition will be as costeffective and convenient for cattle producers as possible. “As USDA initiates a rulemaking process to enhance traceability, we know that for this program to be effective, it has to be manageable for producers,” DeCoite said. “We will continue to work with USDA throughout the rulemaking process to ensure that state and federal funds can be used for producers to purchase the required EID tags.”
In addition, the current ADT regulations do not apply to animals under 18 months of age, and we will continue to urge USDA to maintain this in their rulemaking process. How can producers voluntarily contribute to traceability efforts? For producers who are interested in contributing to voluntary traceability efforts, NCBA member policy encourages partnership with U.S. CattleTrace. This non-profit organization collects four data points — animal ID, date, time and GPS location of the readers — and securely manages this data for animal disease traceability. The program began as a pilot project in Kansas and has since expanded to encompass regions across the U.S. As of December 2021, the secure database now holds over 2 million individual cattle reads for animal disease traceability. In order for the program to become nationally significant, more producers and entities need to participate. “Without buy-in from all segments of the cattle industry, disease traceability will not be achievable. That is why we look forward to membership from each of our segments, including individual producers, industry stakeholders and more,” said Callahan Grund, executive director of U.S. CattleTrace. In August 2018, CattleTrace, Inc., was formally established as a private, not-for-profit corporation to securely maintain and manage the data collected for disease traceability. In addition, a Board of Directors was named to lead CattleTrace, Inc. with representation from the cow-calf, livestock market and feedyard sectors. In January 2020, the board voted to formally change the name of the organization to U.S. CattleTrace, Inc. As the program expands and additional partners join the industry-led effort, the structure of U.S. CattleTrace will evolve to fit the needs of the program and be representative of the U.S. cattle industry. To become a member, visit uscattletrace.org.
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Auction Market Directory FEATURING CALIFORNIA LIVESTOCK AUCTION YARDS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED THEIR SERVICES IN THIS ISSUE
OFFICE........................................ (209) 745-1515 E-MAIL..................................... info@clmgalt.com WEBSITE.................................. www.clmgalt.com CONTACTS Jake Parnell, Manager................. (916) 662-1298 CATTLE AUCTION............................ Wednesday 12495 Stockton Blvd., Galt, CA 95632
MEMBERSHIPS........ .NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA OFFICE.........................................(209) 387-4113 FAX.............................................. (209) 387-4476 WEBSITE............................www.dpyauction.com
16575 S. Hwy 33, Dos Palos, CA 93620
P.O. Box 26 25525 Lone Tree Rd, Escalon, CA 95320
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CONTACTS Joel E. Cozzi................................ (209) 769-4660 Joel A. (Joey) Cozzi..................... (209) 769-4662 Jarod Cozzi.................................. (209) 587-6082 Col. Doug Gallaway..................... (209) 617-5435 Mike Vieira................................... (209) 761-6267 Bill Enos....................................... (209) 761-1322 Col. Garrett Jones........................ (209) 710-7904
AUCTIONEERS...................... .Jake Parnell, Brian Pachaco, Mark Fischer UPCOMING EVENTS CLM will feature large runs of calves and yearlings during special feeder sales and county cattlemen’s sales May 4, May 18, June 1, and June 15 Join us June 22 for our annual Fall Calving Cow Sale. Visit www.clmgalt.com for an up-to-date list of upcoming events and market reports. CATTLE AUCTION..................Monday and Thursday MEMBERSHIPS............... NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS.........Doug Gallaway and Garrett Jones UPCOMING EVENTS Holding special upcoming feeder sales Friday, May 14 and June 18. See our ad on page 12 for details.
OFFICE.........................................(209) 838-7011 FAX.............................................. (209) 838-1535 WEBSITE........www.escalonlivestockmarket.com E-MAIL.......escalonlivestockmarket@yahoo.com
CATTLE AUCTION......................................... Monday MEMBERSHIPS............... NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS.........Michael Imbrogno, Brian Shinn
MANAGER Brian Shinn................................... (209) 345-6435
UPCOMING EVENTS Big strings of yearlings and calves sell Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with large runs of feeders in May. See our ad on page 36.
REPRESENTATIVES Michael Machado......................... (209) 495-9208 Michael Imbrogno....................... (209) 678-5179 Matt Morebeck............................. (530) 615-8098 Joe Vieira........................................209 531-4156 OFFICE.........................................(209) 847-1033 FAX...............................................(209) 847-4425 CONTACT Steve Haglund..............................(209) 847-1033 Easton Haglund............................(209) 988-5031
6001 Albers Road, Oakdale CA 95361 CATTLE AUCTION...........Monday and Thursday 30 California Cattleman May 2022
MEMBERSHIPS................NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS......................................Clint Haglund UPCOMING EVENTS Join us for auction sales every Monday and Thursday for dairy, beef and feeder cattle. See our ad on page 29.
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OFFICE...........................................(707) 725-5188 FAX.................................................(707) 725-9822 E-MAIL......................humboldtauction@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIPS.......................... CCA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS..................................Lee Mora .........................................................Justin Mora UPCOMING EVENTS The Mora family invites you to join them ringside every Wednesday in Fortuna. Celebrating 54 years in the auction business!
CONTACTS Col. Lee Mora.................................(707) 845-7188 Col. Justin Mora..............................(707) 845-7388 CATTLE AUCTION.............................. Wednesday
OFFICE...........................................(530) 233-3442
MEMBERSHIPS.......................... CCA, CLAMA
CONTACTS Jerry Kresge....................................(530) 640-1302
UPCOMING EVENTS Call us for dates on special feeder sales. See our ad on page 29.
CATTLE AUCTION.........................February to August: first and third Saturdays; September to February every Saturday.
OFFICE...........................................(209) 862-4500 FAX.................................................(209) 862-4700 CONTACTS Col. John McGill..............................(209) 631-0845 P.O. Box 756 • 2011 E, Stuhr Rd., Newman, CA 95360
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CATTLE AUCTIONS..........Tuesday and Thursday MEMBERSHIP....................... .CCA, LMA, CLAMA
OFFICE...........................................(530) 865-4527 FAX.................................................(559) 582-6261 CONTACTS Col Wade Lacque, Manager...........(530) 570-0547 Frank Rizzardo................................(530) 508-0323 Chris McKoen.................................(541) 801-8020 Eddie Ginochio................................(530) 040-5212 Todd Muller......................................(541) 417-0192 Ed Bailey.........................................(530) 347-5051
P.O. Box 96 3877 Hwy. 99 West, Orland, CA 95963 OFFICES SALINA, UT............................... ......(435) 529 -7437 JEROME, ID.................................(208) 324 - 4345 GREELEY, CO..............................(970) 353 - 4121 VALE, OR......................................(541) 473 - 3136 WEBSITE..................www.producerslivestock.com
AUCTIONEERS........................... John McGill UPCOMING EVENTS Currently accepting cattle for Tuesday and Thursday sales plus Western Video Market sales from Cottonwood on May 6, May 27 and June 11. For details see our ad on page 35.
CATTLE AUCTION........................... .....Thursday MEMBERSHIP....................... .CCA, LMA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS.............................. Wade Lacque UPCOMING EVENTS Call us for details. Also see our ad on page 20. Join us Thursdays at 10 a.m. for our regular beef sales. Also check us out on Facebook!
MEMBERSHIPS......NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA UPCOMING EVENTS For more information about upcoming events at any of our sale yard locations, visit us online at www.producerslivestock.com. Also see our ad on page 23.
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA CONTACT Matt Beechinor..................................559-676-0488 May 2022 California Cattleman 31
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OFFICE...........................................(559) 582-0404 FAX.................................................(559) 582-6261 WEBSITE.................. www.overlandstockyard.com
CATTLE AUCTION......... Monday and Thursday
CONTACTS Doug Belezzuoli..............................(559) 816-2806 Ben Renteria...................................(805) 674-1505 Jason Glenn................................... (805) 550-9893 Dustin Burkhart.............................. (661) 378-3504 Jim Sili.............................................(661) 340-6848
UPCOMING EVENTS Watch for our calf and yearling spring sales coming up in May and June! See our ad on page 21 for details!
OFFICE...........................................(559) 591-0884 WEBSITE...............www.tularecountystockyard.com CONTACTS Jon Dolieslager...............................(559) 358-1070 AUCTIONEER............................... Jon Dolieslager
MEMBERSHIPS......NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA
BEEF SALES EVERY FRIDAY AT NOON WITH COWS AT 2 P.M. Join us for Special Feeder Sales in May and June. Mark your calendars for the Leachman Bull and Female Sale Oct. 29.
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OFFICE...........................................(209) 634-4326 FAX.................................................(209) 634-4396 WEBSITE.......................... www.turlocklivestock.com
10430 Lander Ave., Turlock, CA P.O. Box 3030, Turlock, CA 95381
CONTACTS Col. Max Olvera..............................(209) 277-2063 Col. Steve Faria............................. (209) 988-7180 BEEF SALE DAYS....Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday OFFICE...........................................(661) 399-2981 FAX.................................................(661) 399-0177 WEBSITE......www.westernstockmansmarket.com
31911 Hwy. 46, McFarland, CA 93250
CONTACTS Dwight Mebane...............................(661) 979-9892 Col. Justin Mebane.........................(661) 979-9894 Frank Machado...............................(805) 839-8166 Col. Bennet Mebane.......................(661) 201-8169 BEEF SALE DAY.......................................Monday Butcher Cows at 10:30 a.m./Feeders at 12:30 p.m. OFFICE...........................................(559) 625-9615 FAX.................................................(559) 625-9012 WEBSITE...........................www.visalialivestock.com CONTACTS Col. Randy Baxley..........................(559) 906-9760 Blaine Ketscher...............................(559) 905-1945 James Grantham............................(705) 610-0641 CATTLE AUCTION...................... ........Wednesday
MEMBERSHIPS....NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS..........Max Olvera, Steve Faria, Eddie Nunes, Jake Bettencourt UPCOMING EVENTS Join us May 3, May 21 for our Cattlemen’s Special Showcase Feeder events and May 3 for our special feeder sales dedicated to smaller operations. See our ad on page 11 for details. MEMBERSHIPS...................... NCBA, CCA, LMA UPCOMING EVENTS Watch for large runs of calves and yearlings in May and June with bred cow sales June 6 and July 11. Visit us online for the most up-to-date information. See our ad on page 13 for details. Join us for our new horse sale Oct. 14 and our annual bull sale Sat., Oct. 15.
MEMBERSHIPS.......... NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA AUCTIONEERS................................Randy Baxley CATTLE AUCTION Join us for weekly sales and take advantage of our transporation options from the Central Coast! Join us Wednesdays in May and June for large runs of stockers and feeder calves. Join us for our Range Ready Bull Sale Sept. 11. See our ad on page 25.
OFFICE...........................................(530) 347-3793 MEMBERSHIP...NCBA, CCA, LMA, CLAMA FAX.................................................(530) 347-0329 EVENTS WEBSITE..................................www.wvmcattle.com UPCOMING Join us May 5, 26 and June 9 in Cottonwood! Mark for calendars for July CONTACTS Ellington Peek.................................(530) 347-3793 11-13 to join us in Reno at the Silver Legacy John Rodgers..................................(559) 734-1301 for our biggest event of the year! For 3917 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, CA 96022 Brad Peek.......................................(916) 802-7335 more information, visit us online at www. P.O. Box 558, Cottonwood, CA 96022 wvmcattle.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 32 California Cattleman May 2022
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Try a Guberburger (Even if peanut butter isn't your jam) by Ryan Donahue for the California Cattlemen’s Foundation
This recipe hails from Sedalia, Mo., which is about 30 miles East of Kansas City. The only element that makes a guberburger different than any other burger is that it uses peanut butter as a condiment. Yes, you read that right. My first experience with peanut butter as a burger condiment was at a friend’s restaurant in Northern California. I was taking some pictures at the restaurant for a publication and when I was finished I sat down to eat. Upon looking over the menu I found that the only burger they served, dubbed the Jiffy Burger, listed peanut butter as a condiment. At the time it did not sound appealing. I politely asked the chef if I could get the burger without peanut butter. He asked, “You like burgers, ya?” I replied, “Yes.” He continued, “And you like peanut butter?” Again, I replied “Yes.” “Well, then you’re having a Jiffy Burger.” His version included cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles bacon and onion served with a dollop of peanut butter on the toasty top bun. For all my hesitation, it was a revelation. Honestly, what once seemed like a side-show gimmick became a star player in my preferred burger condiments. The recipe found below is a stripped-down version featuring bacon, American Cheese, pickles and a peanut butter sauce.
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• 80/20 quality ground beef - 1.5 lbs. • Thick sliced bacon - (1 package or a half lb, from your butcher) • American cheese (optional) • Store bought burger buns • Smooth peanut butter (the cheaper the better) - 8 oz. • Mayonnaise - 1 cup • Hot sauce - 4 tbsp. • Honey - 2 tbsp. • Pickles (cut like coins) • Kosher salt • Black pepper • Cooking oil (a teaspoon of any kind) *As mentioned above any and all traditional burger toppings are inplay so feel free to add any other produce or spreads if you’re inclined
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Tools • Cast-iron pan or flat top grill • Baking sheet (parchment paper helps but is optional) • Small sauce pot with lid • Large spatula (for smashing) • Silicone spatula (for stirring/spreading) • Sheet pan • Tongs • Paper towels
Process Portion your ground beef into the size of a tennis ball (about 6 oz.). Set your oven to 400 degrees. Lay your bacon slices out on a baking sheet (parchment paper lined if you have got it) and bake to your preffered level of crispiness (about 18 to 20 minutes). Once cooked transfer to a paper towel lined plate. While your bacon is cooking, combine peanut butter, mayonnaise, hot sauce and honey in a small sauce pot and set to low. The goal is to get the sauce incorporated and to a temperature where it loosens up for easy spreading. Once you get it incorporated and loosened up (about 10 minutes) set your burner to it’s lowest setting and cover. Heat your cast iron or flat top grill to a medium-high heat (if you have an IR thermometer heat to 420°). Toast your buns. Once buns are toasted place beef ball(s) on the cooking surface and smash with an oiled up spatula to a half inch thick. Depending on the size of your cooking surface you may able to do one, two and even four at a time. Once the burger develops a brown crust flip the burgers and season liberally with salt and pepper. Add a slice of cheese and bacon (I allot one and one-half bacon slices, broken into thirds, per patty for maximum coverage). Dress the top bun with a generous amount of peanut butter sauce and add pickle slices (which are vital) to the bottom bun. Once the cheese is melted transfer the patty to the bottom bun and assemble. It’s best to let it rest for a minute or two. Enjoy!
C IS FOR CARE SHARES SPECIAL MOMENTS ON FARMS AND RANCHES Zoetis celebrates the special bond between humans and cattle with a collaboration on a children’s book from Ag Storytellers that is written by beef industry advocate Amanda Radke and illustrated by Michelle Weber. C is for Care features the special care for beef and dairy animals in an A-to-Z format that is sure to capture the imaginations of children of all ages. This is the most recent agriculturally focused children’s book from Ag Storytellers. “We know the relationship between humans and cattle is two-way; our customers care and provide for animals so the animals can provide for us,” said Becky Lambert, Vice President, U.S. Cattle Marketing for Zoetis. “There’s tremendous value in helping educate the next generation of consumers on the responsible care that beef and dairy producers provide to their animals every day.” For Radke and Weber, this book fits in with the type of story they are passionate to share. “As cattle producers ourselves, we want to share the positive story of animal production agriculture,” Radke said. “This project helps us tell the story of cattle care with young children and their families, so future generations can appreciate the love and dedication that U.S. beef and dairy producers put into raising healthy animals.” The A-to-Z journey shares the many special moments of care that animals receive from cattle producers and veterinarians every day on America’s farms and ranches. The book is now available on the Ag Storytellers site at https://agstorytellers. myshopify.com/pages/our-library. To download a C is for Care coloring page or a special cow craft activity for young children, visit BornoftheBond.com.
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Future Industry Leaders GET INside Look at Feedlot Industry Cattle Fax analyst. This workshop provided a spirited Young Hereford breeders from 14 states gathered in Scott City, Kan., April 2, to continue learning about discussion about the future of the beef industry. the cattle feeding industry as well as look at their Following lunch participants in the field day were own cattle on feed with the National Junior Hereford invited to HRC Feed Yards for tours of the facility and Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout Program and the chance to view their cattle on feed. Participants in the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Hereford the Fed Steer Shootout Program can enter individual Feedout Program. Hosted by the NJHA at HRC cattle, pens of three or pens of five, who will be fed Feed Yards, the field day welcomed both current and and then processed. Participants receive supplemental future participants in the programs to learn about the educational materials to learn about the industry as cattle feeding industry as well as meat processing and well as carcass reports at the end which determine fabrication. the winners that will be announced at the 2022 AHA Demonstrations for the 90 young Hereford Annual Meeting, Oct. 21-23, in Kansas City, Mo. enthusiasts by Cargill Inc., focused on carcass Lee Mayo, owner and operator of HRC Feed fabrication and processing, encouraging junior Yards is a Hereford breeder and passionate advocate members ages 7-22 to learn more about the packing for the program, who encourages the next generation aspect of the beef supply chain, and future careers to see the cattle feeding industry as a viable career in the industry. Parents and adults in the Hereford option. “It is important to remember that all of us Feedout Program also participated in these workshops, here are part of feeding the world,” Mayo said. “No encouraging in-depth conversations and questions matter what part of the beef supply chain you are a about the fabrication process, labor issues, supply and part, you have a role in feeding the world.” demand, and other issues affecting this sector of the Entries for the 2023 contest will be accepted until supply chain. Nov. 1, 2022, with steers delivering to the feed yard the Jarrod Gillig, Cargill Protein North America, first part of December to begin the feeding phase of President of Business Operations & Supply Chain, the contest.. spoke about the different ways producers can prepare their cattle for the feedlot and for market, emphasizing that genetics are a key factor in success. “Are you taking your cattle to their genetic potential?” Gillig said. “Then it becomes the feedlot manager’s goal to maximize that genetic potential, so when it moves to us at Cargill, we can evaluate it and see how it grades.” Junior members spent the noon hour in career panels, with representatives from Cargill, Merck Animal Health and Certified Hereford Beef, discussing careers that range from fabrication manager, sales representatives and marketing FOUNDER: MIGUEL A. MACHADO, 1957-2018 25525 LONE TREE RD. PRESIDENT: ADELINE MACHADO (209) 988-5541 coordinator positions. The MANAGER: BRIAN SHINN (209) 345-6435 P.O. BOX 26 diverse age range provided ESCALON, CA 95320 FIELD REPRESENTATIVES thought provoking questions as MICHAEL MACHADO ................(209) 495-9208 (209) 838-7011 well as simple explanations to the MICHAEL IMBROGNO .............. (209) 678-5179 ESCALONLIVESTOCKMARKET.COM younger generation, while still MATT MOREBECK ...................(530) 615-8098 ESCALONLIVESTOCKMARKET@YAHOO.COM JOE VIEIRA ...........................(209) 531-4156 exposing them to career options. Simultaneously, adult participants took part in an in-depth market Stay up to date by following us on Facebook! report from Tanner Aherin,
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IN MEMORY Tony Martin
Tony “T.R.” Martin passed away peacefully on March 9 at Kaiser Hospital in Vacaville surrounded by his family. He was a Winters, resident for his entire life, having been born at his aunt’s house on Baker Street on Aug. 6, 1934, to Emilio G. Martin and Frances Ramon Martin. He was a descendant of the Spanish Hawaiian immigration to California at the turn of the 20th Century. Tony attended public schools in the Winters area and graduated from Winters High School in the class of 1952. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve. Later, he continued his education with classes at the University of California, Davis, as well as began to farm as a young man with many of his family members who had farmed in the Winters area for decades. Thus began his continuous education in his lifelong career: farming. Family was important to Tony. He married his friend and sweetheart Dorothy Watterson in 1953, and they began a family, having four children. They lived near both sets of parents, siblings and a very large extended family in Winters and surrounding areas. Nearly every Sunday and holidays were spent visiting family, as well as enjoying meals and celebrations together. Over the years, he was committed to keeping the family connected through calls to family members, organizing family reunions and “cousin” lunches. He was always open to fun and socializing. Tony loved being in nature. He was always outdoors and loved “being his own boss,” whether working and managing the farm, helping others with their harvests, planting a garden, hunting and fishing or relaxing from time to time at Dillon Beach or Lake Tahoe. Tony and Dorothy have traveled extensively. “He was born in Winters, traveled the world, always to return home to Winters.” Over the years, he was active in many community and agricultural organizations, including the Winters Unified School Board, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Freemasons, Winters FFA, Farm Home Administration, Peach Association, Apricot Association, Valley Farmers Co-op, Valley Almond Growers, Royal Dryers and American Angus Association. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Winters FFA. 44 California Cattleman May 2022
NEW ARRIVALS
Millie Thomas
Curtis and Lauren Thomas, Herald, welcomed their daughter, Millie Jean Thomas, on March 12. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Cheryl Thomas of Lincoln.
Kollins Kester
Kollins Rose Kester was welcomed to the world on March 23 by parents Kody and Danika Kester, of San Luis Obispo. Kollins joins big brother Kash. Grandparents are Kevin and June Kester, Parkfield and Barbara Kulczycki, Camarillo.
Scarlett Whitney Scarlett Jennifer Whitney arrived April 17 to parents Lee and Katie Whitney, Salinas. She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Bill and Karen Whitney, King City, and Rich Rice and the late Jennifer Rice of Clements.
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