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CALIFORNIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION WHO ARE THOSE GUYS?

by CCA President Mark Lacey

We came together once again in Reno, this time at the Peppermill Resort, for the CCA & CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Trade Show annual meeting held jointly with Western United Dairies.

So you probably read that and said, “Okay I know the CattleWomen always join us and that makes sense. They are not only our counterparts, but also in many cases our partners in life and business.” Then you say, “I get the Allied Industry Council participation, we always have a trade show and our Allied partners supply our vaccines, and introduce us to new equipment, or new technology.” Then you might say (I had the question myself several times), “What the hell is Western United Dairies (WUD) doing here with us?”

My response is that we have some common issues with WUD so it makes sense to have a close working relationship. I have heard from several folks things like, “Sure, CCA should work with them. They have all kinds of problem, and some of them make us look bad.” I responded by saying that yes some of the comments were valid based on some past events, but that WUD represents other producers involved in food animal agriculture and that it made sense to have a working relationship with them just like we do with our county and state Farm Bureaus. No one criticizes us for partnering with Farm Bureau even though farming has some negative issues attached to it, and let’s be honest so does cattle ranching. So we should not be the first to cast a stone. Before we write off dairymen for bringing us negative attention there are some important facts that people overlook.

First, the dairy industry organizations have had contributions for lobbying at a higher rate than we have for many years and have been fairly effective advocating for their members. So for the issues that CCA has in common with WUD it makes sense for us to collaborate with them because it compounds our resources, and WUD has been a good partner. The climate change lobby doesn’t differentiate between dairy

and beef they just want to get rid of all cows.

Second, the dairies and feedlots are both considered Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) under California regulations, and CCA’s Feeder Council includes most of the feeders left in the State. So we must protect and defend CAFOs to maintain feedlot capacity for beef cattle otherwise we suffer more of a competitive disadvantage because our cattle are forced to go east to the feeding belt.

Third, even though the Harris Beef Co. plant has typically been dedicated to processing fed cattle there are three packing plants within a stones throw of one another, and that is not because Harris Feeding is nearby, it’s because there are nearly three times more dairy cows in California than beef cows. If state regulations put the dairy industry out of business there would definitely be fewer packing plants in this state.

Fourth, and related to the third explanation above, the auction markets that we have left are supported more by the steady stream of dairy cattle than the seasonal calf and cull cow runs from our beef cattle operations. So because of the packing plants and the auction markets, we have access to a far stronger cull cow market in California than a lot of other parts of the country.

Finally, by now you are thinking I’m on the payroll of the dairy public relations team, but I have a couple last points to make. Joining with WUD increases the tradeshow participation and helps us bring in informational speakers that are on the forefront of defending animal agriculture on issues of climate change and alternative proteins.

CCA officers and staff are headed to Shasta and Tehama counties on January 4 to kick of the 2020 tour season. We just held a 2020-planning meeting at the office on December 11 so we have lots to discuss when we visit your county meetings. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.

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ON THE COVER

JANUARY 2020 Volume 103, Issue 1

PERSPECTIVES

BUNKHOUSE 6 Keeping up with the times

YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK

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VET VIEWS

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ALLIED INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

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NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

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BEEF AT HOME AND ABROAD

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PROGRESSIVE PRODUCER

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2019 Convention gleans new policy Learning about lice Meet the 2020-2021 Allied Officers Sustainability at NCBA

New leaders and emerging markets Bull buyers survey

SPECIAL FEATURES

Rundown of happenings at 103rd Convention 2020 vision heading into new decade Bruin Ranch gets commercial producer award The Hart Family and their safe harbor agreement 79 years in Red Bluff Rustici endowment benefits beef industry 2019 CCW & CCW Photo Contest winners CCA Scholarship Winners An option for winter watering

READER SERVICES Obituaries Buyer’s guide New Arrivals Ad Index

This month’s cover photo, taken by Cain Madrigal, Smith Valley, Nev., was the winner in the Professional Category of the 2019 CCA and CCW Photo Contest.

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS JAN. 4

SHASTA COUNTY CATTLEMEN ANNUAL MEETING Millville

JAN. 4

TEHAMA COUNTY CATTLEMEN WINTER DINNER Red Bluff

JAN. 21-25

RED BLULL BULL & GELDING SALE Red Bluff

FEB. 5-7

CATTLE INDUSTRY CONVENTION & NCBA TRADE SHOW San Antonio, Texas

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JAN. 30-FEB. 2

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MARCH 24

CCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Sacramento

MARCH 25

CCA STEAK & EGGS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST Sacramento

KLAMATH FALLS BULL SALE Klamath Falls, Ore.

FEB. 14

WORLD AG EXPO Tulare

FEB. 21

BUTTE COUNTY CATTLEMEN RED MEAT DINNER Oroville

To list your group’s events here, contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0844 or e-mail magazine@calcattlemen.org.

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BUNKHOUSE THE TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN’...

To Better Serve You

by CCA Director of Government Affairs Jenna Chandler Happy 2020 all! As with any year, 2019 had some losses for everyone, but it also had some really big wins for California beef producers too. With all of that behind us though, it is full steam ahead into the new year! And that new year brings with it a lot of other “new” too. New year, new decade and new and better ways to advocate for ranchers across the state.

Along with the new year, there is a new look to the CCA staff too, even better and more broadly equipped to serve our members and the California cattle industry. By now it is no secret that previous CCA Vice President of Government Affairs Justin Oldfield has moved over to serve as executive director of the California Cattle Council. With this move, he takes the years of hard-earned knowledge and experience, relationships and strategy to a new organization poised to make big changes for ranchers in the new decade. With the new resources of the Cattle Council, education and outreach are sure to top the priority list and put the rangeland-conscious ranching practices of California’s producers front and center in the minds of the public…and those of public officials. This means a new ability to get out in front of potential issues, instead of being forced to play catch-up, only after onerous legislation is introduced; so much of it because of legislators and the public not understanding what ranchers truly do. But Oldfield and the new Cattle Council are ready to change that.

Moving into Justin’s role in the CCA office is the one person who knows the job better than anyone else (since he’s already been lobbyying alongside Justin over the past few years), Kirk Wilbur. I myself will be heading back to my legislative roots and joining him to help work on the policy side of things.

Katie Roberti has now stepped into the role of director of communications. With an extensive education in communications and new age media, she’ll bring a fresh perspective (not to mention a keen eye for graphic design…did you SEE how great the convention programs were?), she’s well equipped to take CCA’s communications strategy to places not possible before!

And since it seems we haven’t scared her away even after her first convention, Morgan Lyman is here to stay and continue to serve members and CCA homestead needs as office administrator.

The CCA office is full and, guided by the officer team and executive committee along with the strategic plan, is well positioned to make big things happened this year for our members.

It’s also an election year. With races to determine congressional seats, state and assembly representatives, ballot measures and, of course, a dynamic presidential contest, it is set to be a year for the history books. But regardless of what old or new faces this election year brings, the hard work the CCA legislative team has done and all of the groundwork laid, means this election also brings opportunity. It brings 6 California Cattleman January 2020

opportunity to capitalize on that foundation and get work done for ranchers on both the state and federal level.

And on the federal level, new JENNA CHANDLER strategies are on the horizon. While fake meat isn’t new, in fact it has been plaguing ranchers and shoppers for years since the early days of the “Boca Burger,” the buzz surrounding it has skyrocketed with the release of new, “better” imitation beef products such as the Impossible Burger. Recently, the bipartisan Real MEAT Act was introduced to congress. Specifically, the Real MEAT Act will codify the definition of beef for labeling purposes, including label use of the terms “beef ” and “beef products.” It will also reinforce existing misbranding provisions and strengthen the federal government’s ability to enforce appropriate labeling standards, requiring the Food and Drug Administration to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if an imitation meat product is determined to be misbranded, and requires them to take enforcement action within 30 days of that notification. So, keep your fingers crossed as CCA and our partners at NCBA work hard in the new year to see this legislation to the finish line.

The labeling of the end product and its imitations aren’t the only things looking different in 2020, beef cattle production may look different too, with the face of epizootic bovine abortion in California set to change in a dramatic and wonderful way. While because of USDA licensing restrictions they can’t say all that much, a local Woodland biologics company is set to turn the tide on the over 50-year battle with the scourge of the Golden State hill country with the commercialization of a foothill abortion vaccine. Although even in the best of cases final USDA licensure won’t likely come until the mid to later part of the year, the eventuality of a commercial product is imminent. And with it will come a whole new way to manage cattle in the foothill regions of the state, and a whole lot of saved calves and saved dollars.

As the new year kicks off there are great things ahead for beef producers, but inevitably, there will be mountains to climb too. So, get involved. Go to your local cattlemen’s association meetings, encourage friends to join CCA, get involved with executive and policy committees, donate to Cattle PAC and attend midyear and convention. Be part of that new! Because Bob Dylan said it best…

There’s a battle outside And it is ragin’.

It’ll soon shake your windows And rattle your walls For the times they are a-changin’ And CCA is here in 2020 and beyond, to make sure they change for the better!

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Officers Slated to Lead CCA in 2020 At the California Cattlemen’s Association, plans for bills at the Capitol, manage day-to-day housekeeping 2020 started well before the new year arrived. Being no operations and strategize communications efforts. As strangers to ambition, the group of staff and officers that CCA members, officers and staff enter a new year and a lead CCA from year to year are constantly planning for new decade, success can only be acheived by continuing what may be lying ahead for the California beef industry. to work together for the betterment of the beef business.

Now a full year into his term, CCA President Mark CCA is fortunate to have these leaders in place to promoate Lacey says he is pleased at the work that has already and protect ranchers’ livelihood but it is not a job they been completed during his tenure as president. With can do alone. As members, they need your support and the development of a new strategic plan completed and involvement to stay ahead of the issues and continue the the successful implentation of the new California Cattle fight that constantly presents itself in Sacramento and Council, Lacey says he is hopeful and confident that great beyond. things are on the horizon for CCA as well as for California cattle producers as a whole.

Serving in two-year stints for FIRST VICE PRESIDENT each office, CCA presidents and vice CCA PRESIDENT presidents don’t have long to leave Anthony Toso Mark Lacey their mark on their respective offices.

(209) 988-4468 mjlacey1@icloud.com But for Lacey, his forward-thinking cottoncrk@aol.com (760) 878-2550 nature runs generations deep and he was up for the challenge long before he was elected to lead the association in any officer capacity.

Helping Lacey collaborate and implement goals is a group of likeminded and dedicated cattlemen who bring to the table unique experience from their own parts of the state and sectors of the beef industry.

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Each of these fellow officers are not John Hammon Steve Arnold just experienced cattle producers hamdawg66@gmail.com Pozovalley@aol.com but business operators who are (559) 623-1538 (805) 235-7840 tasked with helping CCA staff in Sacramento carry out goals of the association.

From the halls of the State Capitol Building to the Siskiyou and San Diego borders, these unpaid officers take time away from their full time jobs as careermen and cattlemen to selflessly give back to the association and the cattle industry to help further the cause of CCA and SECOND VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER ensure the longevity of ranching in Rob von der Lieth Greg Kuck the state of California. While many rvdlieth@aol.com gregkuck54@ygmail.com members are grateful for their service (916) 769-1153 (530) 905-2076 and sacrifice, few realize the extent of their committment. Only those who have served in CCA’s leadership capacities can comprehend just how much of a committment serving as an officer is.

The officer team is complemented by a full-time staff in Sacramento who works to monitor

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DUES DOLLARS AT WORK CONVENTION OUTCOME CCA MEMBERSHIP ADOPTS NEW POLICY From Dec. 4-6, 2019, CCA members gathered in Reno, Nev., at the 103rd Annual CCA & CCW Convention to set policy directing CCA staff on a wide range of issues facing the California cattle industry.

This year’s policy meetings were reflective of an effort begun in earnest last year to slim down and streamline CCA’s 94-page policy book. This year, CCA standing committees allowed seven duplicative or outdated policies to expire and added only two new staff directives to the association’s policy document.

In addition to the two new staff directives, numerous policies set to expire were re-adopted or re-adopted with minor amendments. CCA’s Federal Lands policy regarding wild horses—not otherwise set to expire this year—was amended significantly to incorporate the substantive provisions of a new policy offered up by the Modoc County Cattlemen’s Association. In response to legislative proposals to provide additional wild horse management options and increased funding for wild horse management to the Bureau of Land Management, CCA policy now explicitly seeks to include the U.S. Forest Service in all such legislation concerning wild horses (California’s most significant impacts from wild horses occur on the Devil’s Garden plateau in the Modoc National Forest).

Additionally, CCA members re-adopted six staff directives, which must be re-considered on an annual basis.

These staff directives concern drought monitor reporting, split speed limits, electronic logging devices, water storage, stock pond registrations and air quality burn permit fees, and will drive CCA’s legislative and regulatory priorities over the coming year.

Below are the new staff directives adopted by CCA membership at this year’s Convention: AG & FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE REAL MEAT ACT - Staff Directive BE IT DIRECTED, that the California Cattlemen’s

Association support the efforts of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to ensure passage of the Real MEAT Act. PROPERTY RIGHTS & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WOLF COMPENSATION POLICY—Staff Directive BE IT DIRECTED, that the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is interested in exploring compensating ranchers for wolf impacts upon livestock, and BE IT FURTHER DIRECTED, that the CCA staff collaborate with local cattlemen’s associations, the California Farm Bureau Federation, and other stakeholders to explore available options for compensating ranchers for wolf impacts upon livestock, and BE IT FURTHER DIRECTED, that CCA’s Wolf Policy Subcommittee retain final approval regarding whether CCA supports, opposes, or remains neutral regarding any particular compensation proposal. have been involved with the wolf issue and shall focus on working with appropriate agencies and associations to deal with wolf presence, pursue legal procedures to remove animals that pose a clear and present danger to humans and/or domestic animals, and to control predation by feral dogs, wolf-dog hybrids, and domestically-raised wolves, which are not protected under Federal or State law.

Staff shall keep the subcommittee informed about agency actions and shall consult with the subcommittee relative to interaction with outside organizations related to wolves.

SINGLE SPECIES MANAGEMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Cattlemen’s Association support state and federal policies that recognizes the complex interrelationships among public trust resources, including water and wildlife, at the local, state and federal levels.

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103RD CONVENTION TOUTS

Advocacy

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Education

by CCA Communications Director Katie Roberti

“With the strength of our increased membership and the talents and enthusiasm of so many of our members, we are ready for the challenging path of tomorrow.” This is the statement California Cattlemen’s Association President Blair Smith closed with at the 53rd Annual Convention of the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in Los Angeles in December of 1969. His President’s Address was entitled, “The Challenging Path of Tomorrow.”

The 1969 convention also included an appearance from Gov. Ronald Reagan, and there was a general session on “The Future of the Livestock Industry on Public Lands.”

Another meeting was entitled, “Come on Now, America Can’t Be All Bad.” And CattleFax gave a presentation on “What Will Cattle Prices Be Next Year?”

Flash-forward to 2019 and the topics and challenges facing California’s cattle industry today aren’t too far off of the subjects covered at the 1969 convention. While some issues have progressed and a multitude of new ones have arisen, it still holds true 50 years later that ending the year with annual convention is essential for preparing the association for the challenging path of the days and years ahead.

Moving into 2020 and a new decade, members made their way to Reno for the 103rd Annual California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and California CattleWomen’s, Inc. (CCW) Convention held Dec. 4-6, 2019, to do just that: become ready for the challenging path of tomorrow.

“This year’s convention was very informative, wellattended, and we had great, productive policy meetings for the benefit of our members,” CCA First Vice President Tony Toso, Hornitos, said.

Held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nev., for the first time, attendees got to experience a new venue, while the schedule of events remained consistent with the previous year’s convention.

Supporting the future leaders of California’s cattle industry through scholarships is an integral part of each year’s meeting, and this year was no exception. The 2019 convention started with scholarship interviews on Tuesday.

From students studying agricultural communications to pursuing Masters in Agricultural Business to working towards Doctorates in Veterinary Medicine, over $49,000 of scholarship money was awarded to this year’s recipients.

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As the convention officially kicked off on Wednesday, members attended meetings in the morning and filled the seats of the opening general session as CCA President, Mark Lacey gave his opening remarks and introduced the afternoon’s speakers.

To start, Dave Daley, California Cattle Council Chairman, gave a quick update on the status of the California Cattle Council and encouraged attendees to visit the Council’s booth in the tradeshow to participate in a survey helping the Council in developing its strategic plan.

The remainder of the session belonged to Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., UC Davis Department of Animal Science Professor and Air Quality Extension Specialist, as he answered the question of “Can we eat our way out of climate change?”

Known as the “Greenhouse Gas Guru” on Twitter, Mitloehner shared the science behind climate change and greenhouse gases, and he debunked many of the false claims and myths surrounding livestock and the environment.

The reduction of our country’s environmental footprint of agricultural commodities is leading the world, Mitloehner shared. For example, the carbon footprint of a glass of milk is two-thirds smaller today than it was 70 years ago.

“We are world-class at producing more with less,” Mitloehner said. “There is nobody beating United States producers in this game.”

Mitloehner encouraged producers to be involved in pushing back about the negative narrative surrounding cattle and the environment by knowing statistics and communicating their ranching stories with consumers.

In addition to meetings and the opening session on Wednesday, the annual tradeshow held in conjunction with the convention opened at noon and ran through Thursday afternoon. New this year, CCA worked in collaboration with Western United Dairies to host the California Cattle Industry Tradeshow featuring exhibitors representing both beef and dairy interests.

Made up of almost 100 booth spaces, the tradeshow on Wednesday hosted a networking opportunity for the Young Cattlemen’s Committee members in attendance, the Annual Allied Industry Wine and Cheese Reception, and ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

The whole crew from Laird Manufacturing visiting with convention attendees in the trade show.

Laird is a long time supporter of CCA programs and a convention sponsor.

CCA First Vice President Tony Toso with President Mark Lacey.

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Andrew Thomas, Shane Strickler, Craig Bosworth and Mark Holt.

Allied Industry Council Chair Megan Huber with Lucy Rechel and CBCIA’s Celeste Settrini.

Southwest Fence’s Chris Hanneken with past CCA and NCBA President Kevin Kester.

Representing the California Cattle Council were Dave Daley, Justin Oldfield and Cody Nicholson Stratton.

California Beef Council Staff Christy Van Egmond, Annette Kassis, Jill Scofield and Bill Dale.

Multimin’s Cortney Blasingame had a hat shaper from D Bar M in Reno at her booth.

Siskiyou County’s Jack Cowley with Select Sires’ Morgan Jonsrud.

Golden State Farm Credit’s Louis Venturini and Farm Credit West’s Christine Taylor.

As usual Cal Poly was well represented with a booth and a group of members from their Young Cattlemen’s Association.

Holly Foster represented Butte County when they won the LMRF raffle prize. She is pictured with CCA Presidnt Mark Lacey, LMRF’s Dean Hunt and Farm Credit West’s David Armstrong.

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California’s food and agricultural industry.

Thursday afternoon wrapped up with a conversation on alternative meats in the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association’s (CBCIA) sponsored Cattlemen’s College.

Alison Van Eenennaam, Ph.D., from UC Davis Cooperative Extension presented on the status of cultured meats and what the data surrounding the meat replacement industry is

the Tradeshow Welcome Party that included live music from the Buck Ford Band.

After an evening full of catching up with friends, enjoying music and dancing, and browsing the booths on Wednesday night, the tradeshow reopened on Thursday.

Attendees had the opportunity to spend a few more hours talking with exhibitors and grabbing a meal that was offered between sessions and policy meetings throughout the morning.

The education opportunities also started early Thursday morning as the Producer Education Series offered a full two hours of speakers dedicated to focusing on the subject of utilizing voluntary traceability to access current and emerging markets.

Erin Borror, an economist for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, opened USMEF’s Erin Borror spoke Jennifer Holzapfel talking Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., shared up the session with the current about emerging markets about value-added programs thoughts on consumer awareness economic situation and the projected overseas. and traceability. and climate change. forecast.

Following Borror’s presentation, Jennifer Holzapfel of Ranchers Connecting Ranchers discussed voluntary third-party traceability programs and maximizing the use of value-added applications. The session wrapped up with Tina Saitone, Ph.D., from UC Davis Cooperative Extension presenting on “The value behind valueTanner Beymer from the Public Joseph Tice from the Governor’s NCBA’s Shawn Darcy spoke on Office of Emergency Services.

Lands Council spoke. consumer research. addedprograms: “What’s the data say?”

As policy meetings got started following the morning session (turn to page 10 to read about the CCA policy members adopted) and the tradeshow began to wrap up, members spent the afternoon participating in the policy-making process and hearing from the convention’s final general session CCW President Callie Martinez at the ANCW President Wanda Pinnow, Montana, speakers.

CowBelle of the Year Luncheon. was the CCW Keynote Speaker on Thursday.

Shawn Darcy, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of Market Research, presented on current consumer insights and showed the efforts being made to ensure beef is the top protein in consumer’s eyes. The session then shifted gears as two terrorism analysts spoke on a few of the domestic and international terrorist threats relevant to UC Davis’ Alison Van Eenennaam, Ph.D., CattleFax’s Duane Lenz spoke at breakfast

Convention Speakers

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the final day of the meeting.

saying.

Additionally, the CBCIA Producer of the Year award was also presented to Joe Fischer of Bruin Ranch (read more about Bruin Ranch and this award on page 24).

Award presentations continued, as Thursday wrapped up with the CCA and CCW Presidents Reception, followed by the CCA and CCW Awards Banquet and Dinner.

Each year at this banquet, CCA recognizes a few deserving members for their efforts to recruit new members into the Association. This year, the first place Top Hand Award was presented to Steve Arnold, Santa Margarita. Second place went to Jake Parnell, Sacramento, and a tie for third place was awarded to Tom Talbot, Bishop, and Wyatt Hanson, Susanville.

On Friday morning, members heard from market analyst Duane Lenz of CattleFax as he presented at breakfast. Following the market forecast Lenz provided, the CCA Board and Membership Meeting convened for the final meeting of the 2019 convention. At the meeting, John Hammon, Exeter, was elected as CCA Second Vice President to fill the seat vacated by the expiration of Cindy Tews’ term.

For over 15 years, Hammon has been active with the Tulare County Cattlemen’s Association (TCCA) and the CCA. Hammon has served as treasurer for TCCA for almost a decade, and as a CCA zone director for the past four years.

“I feel strongly about the importance of the cattle industry in California and the way of life that it offers to those of us involved with it,” Hammon said. “We are under an immense amount of pressure, and it will take a concerted effort by all of us to keep our business thriving and maintain our way of life.”

Hammon says the public’s misconceptions that beef is not healthy and that livestock agriculture is bad for the environment are issues he is concerned about and wants to work toward improving.

“The mainstream media and certain sectors of our society have an agenda to try and remove agriculture from California,” Hammon said. “I feel it is up to us as producers to try and reach out to as many people as we can on a grassroots level and give them the true facts about the nutritional qualities of beef and the benefits of livestock agriculture.”

It’s no question that the road ahead for this new decade looks different than it did 50 years ago, and that Hammon, along with the rest of CCA’s leadership and membership will have to be creative to solve issues, both new and old, impacting our industry.

But thanks to the sponsors, speakers, attendees, and everyone who was engaged in the 2019 CCA & CCW Convention, we are all one step closer to being ready to tackle those issues and be prepared for the “challenging paths of tomorrow.”

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VET VIEWS UNDERSTANDING LICE INFESTATION IN CATTLE

by Rob Warren, University of California Davis School of Veterinary Mediine Lice are a common winter problem and heavy infestations with these small, flat-bodied insects can lead to economic losses due to reduced weight gains and general “unthriftiness” of infested cattle. In calves, moderate-toheavy lice infestation has led to a 0.21 pounds/day reduced weight gain, according to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln study.

In general, lice populations are low in the summer months because of the effect of direct sunlight and a shorter hair coat on the lice. Additionally, self-grooming and rain keep the lice population in low numbers.

Understanding the life cycle and the detection of these parasites is important, so that accurate prevention and control can be initiated with the goal of the smallest financial investment coupled with the most effective treatment.

WHAT TYPES OF LICE AFFECT MY CLIt FEL Five species of lice are found on cattle in North

America. Four are sucking lice: short-nosed cattle lice, long-nosed cattle lice, little blue lice, and cattle tail lice. The fifth species is the biting lice. The sucking lice take a blood meal by inserting their mouthparts into a cattle vessel. The biting lice scrape bits of cattle skin, and eat that material.

WHAT IS THE LIFECYCLE OF LICEK Lice have legs that can grasp onto hair very well, and they produce eggs, called nits, that are glued to hairs of cattle. After approximately two weeks, an immature form of lice, the nymphs, hatch out of the eggs. The nymphs resemble the adult form, and have the same sucking and chewing habits, but, unlike the adult lice, are unable to produce eggs. During colder weather the lifecycle from egg to nymph to an adult louse takes three to four weeks. Lice are host specific and spend their entire lives on the host animal.

Lice are unable to survive off the host for very long.

HOW DO I KNOW LI CA?The t LE HAVE INFES sucking lice cause irritation of the skin, which leads to itchiness. Therefore, one of the first signs you can observe that cattle have lice will be scratching and rubbing

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themselves against trees, fences, feed bunks or any other innate objects. This rubbing behavior will consequently lead to damage of the hair coat and hide. The hair coat will look dry and scaly, and hairless areas on the body will be seen. Two of the five species of lice are only found on the face and tail of cattle. Sucking lice may be found on the head, neck, withers, base of the tail, brisket, and along the inner surfaces of the legs.

Biting lice also cause itching and distress due to the movement and feeding habits of this parasite. Moderate infestations of biting lice in beef cattle typically lead to lesions on the withers, upper parts of the ribs and shoulders, and along the back.

When large numbers of lice are present—and other factors such malnutrition, cold stress, shipping and concurrent infection with internal parasites exist—the whole body can become affected, leading to weight loss, ill thrift and a compromised immune defense mechanism.

In some cases (with a very high number of sucking lice), anemia, abortion or even death of animals can occur due to severe blood loss.

Even if cattle do not seem to be infested with lice, it is advised to inspect for lice before purchasing or when they are handled for common procedures such as vaccinations or branding. Simply spread the cattle hair with your fingers to see if lice or eggs are present. It is recommended to evaluate multiple areas on the body such as face, neck, brisket, back and tail head. ..CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 In severe lice infestations, sucking lice might be densely packed, creating characteristic quarter-sized black or blue spots. Biting lice do not like to be crowded and are usually not found in tight clusters. More than three lice per square inch indicate a need for treatment.

HOW DO MY CATTt LE BECOME INFESTEL WITH LCONL Lice are transmitted from one animal to another by

contact. Up to one or two percent of the cattle in a herd can carry a high load of lice, even in the summer when high temperatures reduce the number of lice. These carrier animals are the source of re-infestation during the fall. Usually, the carriers are a bull or a cow in poor body condition. Offspring of carrier cows are also heavily infested.

As such, beef cows should be treated before calving, and carrier cows should potentially be removed from the herd.

HOW CAN I CONTROL CATTt LE LICE POPULATIONS IN MY HAGAI Factors promoting lice infestations are crowding,

reduced light intensity, malnutrition, weather and decreased immune system response. Therefore, it is important to maintain good cattle health through a high plane of nutrition, adequate body conditions, appropriate mineral supplementation and vaccination protocols. Cattle in good health are more resistant to lice infestation and will have lower lice numbers.

Newly-acquired livestock should be examined for lice, and, if necessary, isolated and treated before introducing to the herd.

Control measures should be initiated before lice numbers on the cattle become high. Cattle should be inspected in the late fall for lice, and treatment should be done before lice numbers are high and economic losses occur.

HOW DO I TREAT MY CATTt LS ELF-APP LDEVIThe control of this parasite is easy, and, generally,

treatment is initiated in the fall to prevent a lice build up in the winter months.

Treatment with most of the available insecticides is effective against nymphs and adult lice. Lice eggs are not affected by most insecticides. Therefore, treatments at two-week intervals enable the stockman to kill any lice that have hatched since the proceeding treatment. Many different insecticides and application methods are available for cattle lice treatment, such as sprays, pour-ons, or injectable products. The most popular application method is a pour-on due to its ease of application. Pour-ons are effective against sucking and biting lice on beef cattle.

Injectable avermectins (e.g. ivermectin) are only affective against the sucking lice.

Remember that your treatment success will depend on the proper dosing of all animals in the herd. Under dosing or non-treatment of animals will lead to that herd being easily re-infected. Also, remember that “days until slaughter” will vary depending on the drug used.

Therefore, it is always advised to check the drug label for before applying.

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CAN I USE SELF-APPLICATION DEVICOI SUCH AS DUST BAGS OR OILERS FOR MY CA?Self-application t LE? devices are handy, but they apply only

a little or none of the insecticide to the brisket, abdomen or legs. Therefore, they will provide some lice control, but the best results are obtained when these self-application devices are used to prevent a serious build-up of lice populations.

Insecticide-impregnated ear tags used for fly control have been ineffective in controlling lice.

WHAT OTHER THINGS SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN TREATING LICE? Read the label on the pesticide used, especially when

considering treatment of the same animal with a different pesticide in the near future. Toxic reactions may occur in cattle as a result of multiple applications of pesticides if administered too closely together or as a result of a combined effect of the drugs.

If medications for grubs are used for lice control after the “safe cut-off date,” there is a high risk of choking, bloat or paralysis as a result of an immune response to the cattle grubs dying in the tissue of animal. Use grubicides for lice control only before the “safe cut-off date” or on cattle that have been already cleared of grubs.

For specific recommendations on insecticides and treatment timing for lice control in your herd, please contact your local veterinarian.

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Sights Set On Industry insiders have vision for new year and new decade Compiled by Managing Editor Stevie Ipsen

In a state as diverse as California, it only seems fitting that its agriculture industries would also cover the gamut as the climate and varying degrees of open space fluctuate a great deal across the Golden State’s 164,000 square miles.

Since the year 2010, there has been a lot of change within the beef industry itself. From two completely paradoxical presidential administrations, regulatory challenges and dizzying trade wars, peak cattle prices, a dwindling national beef herd size, emerging beef technologies and the seemingly endless cycle of drought, fire and flooding,

California beef producers and those across the country may feel as though they have seen it all, and perhaps they have.

As we enter a new year and a new decade, we are also at a time when our country is disputedly as divided as ever, while at the same time experiencing a robust economy, cattle producers may be wondering what is on the horizon for them and their family businesses. This article may provide insight about what leaders in different parts of the California beef industry think about the road ahead.

Col. Max Olvera, Turlock, Turlock Livestock Auction Yard What do you expect the beef cattle market to look like in 2020?

I’m excited about 2020. I truly believe we are in for a good year. The biggest question we all ask is “Will it be a normal rain year?” We still have five months left but I’d say we are off to a great start.

Based on the rain we saw the first week in December, we saw awfully good prices on light calves at the Western Video Market Sale in Reno. We could speculate a lot about cattle futures. At the end of the day, I am a glass half full kind of guy and with a great demand for beef, I am very optimistic that good times are ahead in 2020.

In your opinion, what does an ideal 2020 look like for cattlemen in California?

I think a “normal” year is the best thing for beef producers. A normal rain year produces a normal feed year and a normal feed year produces a steady flow of cattle to be marketed and no one month gets flooded with cattle. I am a firm believer in supply an demand and we do a better job of merchandising producers cattle on this definition of a normal year.

Now that things have normalized in the dairy sector after some tough times, we are seeing a normal supply of cull cows from week to week. The status of the beef market and dairy market effects the whole industry. When all phases of the industry – rain, grass and marketing – are normal, things are much more ideal for all of us.

What will it take for cattlemen to survive the next decade?

I truly believe that cattle producers in this state have a lot of opportunity and those willing to stick with it for the long haul have the best chance of continuing into the future. We don’t have the numbers that we did 10, 20 or 30 years ago and like I said, I am a believer in supply and demand so that leaves a lot of room for those who stay in the business to succeed.

California produces some really quality cattle, whether we are talking about seedstock cattle or the calves we see come through the sale ring. Those who are committed and want to have a future in the business have a tremendous opportunity before them.

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Col. Randy Baxley, Visalia, Visalia Livestock Market How are producers you work with feeling going into 2020?

Honestly, it seems like some of them really aren’t looking forward to what the new year might bring. I think they feel like the market is not good now because it was so unbelievably good a few years ago. Cattlemen always want it to be better but it is definitely better now than it was a few months ago even though it might not ever be as good as we saw it a few years back.

But we have a great start on a good grass season so if guys market their cattle right, they could have a good year ahead.

What is the biggest challenge cattlemen and women face in the next decade?

Regulations definitely make it harder to be profitable. When costs of raising cattle go up, you have to make more on your cattle to make an operation pencil. That means doing the best you can in the lean years and hope the good years help you stay ahead. Overall I think regulation is the biggest threat to ranchers in this state.

What will it take for cattlemen to survive the next decade?

We live in a quality-conscious world and the cattle business is no different. Cattlemen need to invest in the best genetics they can afford and take advantage of value-added programs that produce quality calves.

Value-added vaccination programs used to mean the difference in 10 cents a pound and now we might see it make a 25 to 40 cent difference. That can easily make some calves bring a hundred dollars more.

I think those investments are vital to cattle producers succeeding in the future.

Bill Brandenberg, El Centro, Meloland Cattle What would an ideal 2020 look like for the feeder industry?

Obviously an ideal year has to be profitable in terms of feed margins. From my perspective, it looks pretty promising. In 2014, when we saw record prices for calves, Holsteins were all that was available so it was expensive for us to keep up our numbers because everyone wanted those cattle. Now that things have leveled out, it is easier for us again. It is a tight market but not like it was five years ago. Through good of management and hedging, it looks to be a pretty solid year and in the feeding business, solid is pretty ideal.

The past 10 years was full of ups and downs, what do you think could be ahead for the next 10 years?

I’ve been in this business since I graduated college in 1973. I think it is fair to say nothing would surprise me.

Feeders are optimistic about the road ahead. We even have some guys down here building more pens. The families in this area have done this for generations and they are generally poised to make it for the long run.

You never know what could happen in terms of regulations because they always throw a wrench in things but those committed to sticking it out always seem to prevail.

What are some challenges that face feeders than cow-calf or stocker operations might not see?

We are the end of the line in terms of production and we don’t have the luxury of controlling input costs.

If you are feeding 30,000 head of cattle you can’t quit or cutback because you have contracts to maintain to with packers. You can’t cut help because help is hard to find later on. But on the other side, we are not as reliant on mother nature, especially in this area where an inch of rain can cause problems in a hurry.

Tom Donati, Oroville, Donati Ranch As a seedstock producer, what do you think is in store for the year ahead?

Being optimistic with markets opening with the passage of USMCA and China Trade Agreements should make for increase demand. With more disposable income from higher markets, it allows the commercial cow calf producer to be in a more favorable financial position.

What impact do seedstock operations have on making commericial ranches profitable?

The seedstock business is very similar to a commercial operation, though there are differences in expense and time inputs, the main ingredient is an efficient productive cow herd. Having had both commercial and seedstock operations, experience has shown me that an operation must maintain a herd that is both functional and economical.

Choosing bulls that produce a desired product and replacement females for the cow herd requires diligent selection. Everyone has a different environment for their operation, so specific choices are essential when choosing bulls. An important factor is price; a breeder should have bulls available for all types of enterprises.

Increased production thru increased weight varies according to the annual grass season. Therefore, bull quality would be one way to improve the quality of calves which would increase demand for calves therefore, improving profit.

What do you think will be essential to help seedstock producers survive the next decade?

A strong relationship between the seedstock producer and the commercial producer is essential. Probably, this is the main and most important ingredient to stay in the seedstock business. As a seedstock producer we need to consider the direction/trends and concerns of the producer and the packer. Our decisions are made looking into the future, two years before we sell the bulls.

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CBCIA SEEDSTOCK PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Bruin Ranch

by CCA Communications Director Katie Roberti

With ranch goals focused on serving commercial nearly 300 mother cows and selling Angus bulls annually, cattlemen and women in the West, there is no question the operation’s use of proven genetics, embryo transfer as to why Bruin Ranch, located in Auburn, was selected and the belief that—their customer’s profitability depends as the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association’s on a foundation of profitable mother cows— hasn’t (CBCIA) 2019 Seedstock Producer of the Year. disappeared.

Each year, CBCIA presents this award to recognize “The mothers of the bulls must be problem-free and beef cattle producers who use practical, scientifically from a predictable and proven lineage for maternal quality,” accepted selection and management methods and integrates Fischer said. “Simply put, bulls raised by outstanding them into successful ranching operations. mothers, produce outstanding daughters.”

Lloyd Harvego, owner of Bruin Ranch, set out with The ranch’s priorities to raise quality cows is the goal of raising cattle that “thrived in their environment, something Bruin Ranch’s customers and peers in the were problem-free and outstanding in structure and eye industry recognized in the process of honoring the ranch appeal.” Established in 2001, Bruin Ranch purchased with this award. a small, commercial cowherd with plans to become an operation made up of registered cattle that were high...CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 quality and would thrive in the western foothill regions where the ranch is located.

Joe and Abbee The foundation of the ranch’s first Fischer along with herd was made up of cows that came with their children proven pedigrees and long lineages of Bennett, Myles, cows that had made outstanding mothers, Marydith and combined with the use of elite Angus Paxton accept the award from Celeste genetics through embryo transfer—all Settrini and Rita contributing to the ranch’s success today.

McPhee on behalf of In 2005, Joe Fischer joined the Bruin Ranch. operation at a time when the ranch was looking to increase the use of embryo transfer in their program. Having just graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and university experience in working with donor cows and embryo transfers, Fischer’s passions and knowledge aligned with the ranch’s goals.

Additionally, as a California native, Fischer’s background of growing up in Calaveras County involved in his family’s commercial cow/calf operations brought the ranch a leader with experience and an interest in raising cattle to thrive specifically in California’s rangeland.

Now, as the ranch’s manager and cattle partner, Fischer, along with his wife Abbee, has remained an integral part of the ranch’s success and growth over the past 14 years.

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 “The reason that I nominated Bruin Ranch and why I feel Joe was so deserving of this award is because their program has what so many commercial cattlemen are looking for, tried and true maternal Angus genetics,” Jeff Clark, R. Emigh Livestock’s Breeding Herd Manager said.

In 2007, after Bruin Ranch had found success in participating in both Snyder Livestock’s Bulls for the 21st Century Bull Test and the Cal Poly Bull Test, the ranch began their annual “Beef Solutions Bull Sale” with Circle Ranch of Ione. Each September, the sale offers close to 200 Angus and SimAngus, with Bruin Ranch also selling a select lineup of heifers at the sale.

“The Bruin Ranch program not only has held true to these profit-driving characteristics that we all want and need in a replacement female, but they have done all this while increasing performance and creating what most people who have been to their sale say are ‘the best set of bulls phenotypically of the entire fall run,’” Clark said.

Clark says Bruin Ranch is different from other Angus seedstock producers in that Fischer does not make his breeding decisions based entirely off of numbers on a paper such as Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs).

“Joe realizes, like most commercial cattlemen who have ever bought a registered bull before, that while EPDs do need to be considered, the EPDs don’t always align with actual performance,” Clark said. “We can often times move further ahead by selecting proven pedigrees, such as genetics out of long-time proven cows that have consistently performed in our environment.”

To continue further advancing their program, Bruin Ranch also puts value in connecting with and understanding their customers’ needs.

“While we offer all the bells and whistles in terms of breeding and soundness guarantees, delivery, etc., I believe the best customer service we provide is our willingness to go visit our customers at their ranches, and see the demands and constraints of their different environments and program goals,” Fischer said. “We spend a lot of time listening to our customer base and tailoring the genetics of future generations to meet their expectations.”

As the majority of their customers are, Jon and

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Debbie Questo, Ione, are repeat buyers of Bruin Ranch bulls and can also attest to the business’s philosophy of using timetested, proven genetics.

“Joe pays attention to a lot of traits that aren’t measured by EPDs,” Jon Questo said. “He’s all about the cow—that’s what keeps me going back and attracts me to [Bruin Ranch’s] program.”

Questo Ranch has bought bulls from both Bruin Ranch and Circle Ranch at the Beef Solution Sales since the sale’s inception 13 years ago.

“Joe is dedicated to the cow business,” Questo said.

“He doesn’t chase fads.”

It’s this same dedication that Questo and so many other customers recognize that made Bruin Ranch deserving of being recognized with this award.

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Joe for the past few years as a colleague in the beef business and a friend,” CBCIA Secretary Celeste Settrini, Salinas said. “I admire his future thinking as he consistently takes their program to the next level. Always striving to improve upon what they have done, Joe never settles.”

“The vision of CBCIA is to continually improve upon what we as an industry have done. The Bruin Ranch is in line with the vision and is a wonderful example of what a seedstock producer should look like,” Settrini said.

Congratulations to Bruin Ranch, Lloyd Harvego and the entire Fischer family (Joe, his wife Abbee, along with their kids, Marydith, Bennett, Myles and Paxton) on this award and for the recognition of the work they are doing to provide for California’s commercial cattle producers and beyond. For more information about Bruin Ranch’s program and their Beef Solutions Bull Sale held each September, visit bruinranch.com.

Bruin Ranch Goals

With the vision of breeding cows to excel in the rangeland conditions for commercial cattlemen and women, Bruin Ranch’s goals have been developed by listening to their customers, and raising livestock side-by-side with those same producers.

• Produce the most pounds our environment will support • Optimize our total cowherd performance through consistency • Use sires of proven maternal lineages for predictable maternal performance and efficiency • Produce profitable, problem-free females that leave a lasting impact for generations • Use EPDs and genomics as tools to complement, not replace, phenotype and actual production in our genetic selection

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Highlighting Professionals Who Support California’s Ranching Community No one appreciates the work California’s cattlemen and women do like the members of CCA’s Allied Industry Council. Not only are these industry advocates passionate about ranching themselves but they also make their livelihood through products and services used by ranchers. Started as a way to give back to the men and women who support these council members, the Allied Industry Council today hosts a variety of annual fundraisers that enables the council to collaboratively give back to the industry through sponsorships and scholarships, ensuring the longevity of ranching in California long into the future. To learn how you can join this group, contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

ALLIED INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR, MEGAN HUBER Northwest Farm Credit Services Central Point, Oregon Raised in Lassen County, Megan has worked in various facets of the agriculture finance world from banking to auditing to now working in lending services. Today she enjoys working for NWFCS Central Point and also owns her own herd of beef cattle.

What do you do for work on a daily basis that connects you to agriculture and specifically to the cattle business?

I am a relationship manager for Northwest Farm Credit Services where I support farmers and ranchers in all areas of agriculture including beef cattle production.

Why did you choose the career path you did?

It is the closest thing to production ag without being production ag. I have the opportunity to help customers process, brand and gather cattle while still being able to work from my office on scorching hot or freezing cold days.

What does your daily work routine look like?

I am usually in my office three days a week and out on customers operations two days a week. Throw in a few trade/ industry meetings, sales or fairs and my weeks stay pretty full.

Why did you join Allied?

My main living is not made from beef cattle, but the majority of my customers make their living this way. I service customers in Siskiyou County and a very small portion of Modoc County and am able to support them on a larger level by being a member of CCA and the Allied Industry Council.

ALLIED INDUSTRY COUNCIL VICE CHAIR, NATALIE KOOPMANN Zoetis Sunol, California Originally from Sloughhouse, Natalie has worked at Zoetis as an animal health pharmecuetical representative since 2015.

She lives in Sunol with her husband Clayton and son Chance where they run their ownherd of commercial cattle.

What do you enjoy about working in the industry?

The part I enjoy the most about working in the industry is all the great people I get to work with. Truly connecting with customers and learning about their way of doing things keeps it interesting. There aren’t two individual ranches that do things the same!

How are you involved in the beef industry beyond your day-today job?

My husband Clayton and I run our own cow calf herd in the East Bay. We also stay busy with the rest of the Koopmann family involved in CCA and NCBA. What do you think is the biggest issue facing beef producers?

The biggest issue facing beef producers in my opinion is regulatory issues in California and price fluctuations.

Why should someone who makes a living through the cattle business join the Allied Industry Council?

If you are an allied industry business, the best reason to join this group is to be heard. There are so many great people apart of this group that it provides network opportunities and a chance to get involved and give back to the beef producers who make our careers possible. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 ALLIED INDUSTRY COUNCIL SECRETARY, LAUREN THOMAS Merck Animal Health Herald, California Brought up in the city, Lauren has proudly embraced the ranching lifestyle. She loves working cows longside her husband Curtis and is excited to share with Central California ranchers, the innovative and effective products Merck offers.

What do you enjoy most abouy your job?

What I enjoy most about my job is working every day with others in the industry I respect and admire.

How are you involved in the beef industry beyond your day-to-day job?

My husband Curtis is involved in the industry working for a large cattle producer in the Central Valley and together we also have our own cow-calf operation.

Why should someone who makes a living through the cattle business join the Allied Industry Council?

I believe we should give back to the industry that supports our careers. The most important role of Allied is providing scholarships to our youth. After sitting on the CCA scholarship committee board for 2019, I’m in awe of the talent the younger generation has to offer. I believe we have a responsibility to support the future of our industry.

If you are an individual whose career benefits from California’s hardworking cattlemen and cattlewomen, consider joining this category of CCA membership. You can join online at www.calcattlemen.org

Who do you credit for influencing your career choice?

I have to give credit here to Benny Romero, who always told me I should be a sales rep. I pushed back because to me, sales had a negative connotation. I’ve since learned representing a company just means identifying opportunities and learning how to best serve your customers.

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2019 CCW AWARDS

BEEF PROMOTION & EDUCATION BOOKS Winners of 2019 Bayer Beef Promotion & Educational Book Contest announced by Chair Marsha Stevens were: Under 50 members: 1st San Diego CowBelles, 2nd San Joaquin/ Stanislaus CattleWomen.

51 to 100 members: 1st Alameda CattleWomen, 2nd Tehama CattleWomen, 3rd Mid Valley CowBelles, 4th San Benito CattleWomen, 5th Glenn-Colusa CattleWomen, 6th Placer/ Nevada CattleWomen.

101+ members: 1st Siskiyou CattleWomen, 2nd San Luis Obispo CattleWomen.

Mini Bayer Beef Promotion & Education Book: 1st Modoc CattleWomen for “Kids Day Rodeo 2019.”

Member Entries: 1st Siskiyou’s Stacey Jackson with “A Golden Fair Taste of Beef.” CattleWomen © BARTON PHOTOS

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2019 California CowBelles of the Year were recognized at the California CattleWomen’s Luncheon during the CCACCW Convention, Reno, Nev. Several honorees were unable to be present and they were represented by family members. Winners are listed below.

Amador/El Dorado/ Sacramento, Mary Robertson; Butte, Kari Wheeler; Fresno-Kings, Cortney Blasingame; Glenn-Colusa, Sandy Fiack; Humboldt, Sara Mora; Intermountain, Glorianne Weigand; Kern, Jane Sill; Lassen, Ruth Dike; Mid Valley, Lana Casey; Modoc, Bonnie Madrigal; Placer-Nevada, Sheryl Wilson; Plumas-Sierra, LaVerne Forrest; San Benito, Sally Silva; San Diego, Sue Ponchetti; San Joaquin/ Stanislaus, Elisabeth Watkins; Santa Barbara, Nicole Tomasini; Santa Clara, Robin Schweiger; Shasta, Alice Coelho; Siskiyou, Jacki Zediker; San Luis Obispo, Kathy Arnold Loftus; Sonoma Marin, Jessica Ascoop; Tehama, Linda Johnson; Tulare, Beth Baxley; YubaSutter, Liz Romness

WALT RODMAN AWARD California Beef Council’s Walt Rodman Beef Promotion Awards were awarded by unit size this year. Bill Dale and Jill Scofield are pictured at right with the winners.

1 to 49 members : 1st place to Calaveras/ Tuolumne; 2nd place to San Diego; 3rd place to San Joaquin/Stanislaus; and 4th place to Napa/Solano.

50 to 69 members: 1st Lassen; 2nd place to Tulare; 3rd place Amador/El Dorado/Sacramento; 4th place Modoc.

70 plus members: 1st Siskiyou; 2nd place Tehama; 3rd place San Benito; and 4th place Santa Barbara.

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AG IN THE CLASSROOM Ag in the Classroom chair Debbie Torres announced 19 units turned in figures for 2019, with 55,346 students reached. Mid Valley CowBelles were 1st with 20,484 students. 2nd place to San Joaquin/ Stanislaus with 8,694 followed by Sonoma/Marin, San Benito, Alameda, Tulare, Siskiyou, Lassen, San Luis Obispo, Placer/Nevada, Napa/Solano; Amador/El Dorado/ Sacramento; Plumas/Sierra; Tehama; Fresno/Kings; Modoc; San Diego; Glenn/Colusa; Santa Barbara.

Media Madness winner was Tulare. Plumas/Sierra was recognized for “The Water Cycle Bracelet Lesson.” 11 individuals from Siskiyou, Mid Valley and San Joaquin/Stanislaus participated reading in classroom for a total of 7 hours 35 minutes to 392 students.

LACEY LIVESTOCK MEMBERSHIP AWARD The Lacey Livestock Membership awards for increase in membership was San Luis Obispo with 11% in the over 150 member category. Kern increased 13% in 101-150 members. Modoc increased 30 % in the 51-100 members; not pictured was Butte increasing 29% in the under 50 category.

CCW Membership chair Marge Wheeler announced the goal will be 2,020 members in 2020.1,481 CCW Napa/Solano, Santa Barbara, Shasta and Yuba/Sutter deliquent at deadline.

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safe harbor on the hart ranch

by Susan Sawyer for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ©HART

In the shadow of Mt. Shasta lies the Butte Creek Ranch, its alpine meadows carpeted in lush green grass sprinkled with colorful wildflowers and bordered by a mature forest. Cows and calves peacefully doze in a clearing as an eagle soars overhead.

For over 160 years, this summer scene has played out for six generations of the Hart family. Their ranching legacy began in 1852 when Louisa Hart arrived in the Shasta Valley with her two toddler sons to start a new life working the land.

Recently, the Harts guaranteed the continuation of this legacy by working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a plan that balances their land use with conserving the rich natural resources of Butte Creek.

In 2015, Blair Hart and his wife Susan approached the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office about developing a Safe Harbor Agreement for the Butte Creek Ranch. Safe Harbor Agreements are voluntary agreements between landowners and the Service to promote conservation actions on private property that benefit species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Service biologists Robert Carey and Jennifer Jones worked with the Harts to create an agreement, the first for the Yreka office. Carey understood the importance of the agreement in providing suitable habitat for listed species such as the gray wolf and northern spotted owl.

“The nearly 3,500 acre Butte

Creek Ranch is relatively undeveloped, remote and rich in natural resources including perennial water sources and a mix of dense forest and open meadows,” Carey said. “Through Safe Harbor Agreements, landowners can put their conservation ethic to work, confident that their efforts will not result in increased restrictions on how they can use their land.”

Through the years, the Hart family has balanced wildlife and habitat enhancement with their ranching activities. This is ©SAWYER reflected in their business motto of building a property stewardship program that Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office biologist Jennifer encompasses wildlife habitat Jones, left, listens as Susan Hart explains their conservation and management family ranching strategy. techniques while raising the Harts will maintain low levels of superior quality beef through human activity on the property. They humane and sustainable processes.

For the Harts, this means their cattle will limit vehicle traffic, recreational are not just raised for profit, they are use and noise disturbance. part of their overall land management They will also continue to conduct strategy. meadow restoration projects that will “This ranch is more than just a improve habitat for deer and elk, the piece of land, it’s part of the larger primary prey of wolves in this area. landscape,” said Susan Hart. “Our The Harts have been using cuttingcattle are not only our livelihood edge livestock husbandry practices and but an important tool for achieving non-lethal methods to avoid potential our stewardship strategies on that conflicts with wolves and will continue landscape.” to use those under the agreement.

To ensure the family cattle business is compatible with listed species protected under the agreement, ..CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 Even though northern spotted owls have not been detected on the Butte Creek property, the Harts’ timber management activities will benefit the species by creating and managing a more complex forext The plan is to thin younger, dense tree stands to decrease the risk of catastrophic wildfire and allow more space for owl movement.

The agreement also requires retaining larger trees and snags with cavities for owl nesting habitat. The Harts will conduct surveys prior to timber operations and employ measures to avoid disturbance during the spotted owl and gray wolf breeding seasons.

In exchange for their conservation efforts for both species, the Harts receive assurances from the Service that their property will not be subject to additional federal regulations.

This year, the Harts were granted

a 50-year enhancement of survival permit as part of the agreement. The permit allows the family to conduct small-scale non-commercial timber harvest and cattle grazing operations while providing opportunities over the next five decades for listed species to establish territories on Butte Creek Ranch.

“We want Butte Creek Ranch to

remain much as Louisa Hart managed it until her death at age 87,” said the Harts. “The Safe Harbor Agreement is integral to our future vision for the ranch. It allows us to maintain a viable business while ensuring enhancement of forest and wildlife resources.”

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January 21-25, 2020

Tehama District Fairgrounds • Red Bluff, California Tuesday, January 21 7:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

7 p.m.

Kick-Off Breakfast, Merck Animal Health, Don Smith Pavilion Sifting & Grading of all Range Ready Calving-Ease and Range Ready Bulls, Don Smith Pavilion Dave Stamey Concert, tickets at statetheatreredbluff.com, State Theatre, downtown Red Bluff

Wednesday, January 22 9 a.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Sifting & Grading of all Halter Calving-Ease and Halter Bulls, Don Smith Pavilion Trade Showopens - closes at 7 p.m.

Working Stock Dogs - All dogs work outside Buyer & Consignor Dinner - $20/person. Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

B.S. Casino 7-10 p.m. and auction of bull riders, Tyler Jelly Building

7:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

11 a.m.

3 p.m.

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7 p.m.

Geldings shown at halter, in age order, youngest to oldest. Pauline Davis Pavilion Trade Show opens - closes at 7 p.m.

Western Video Market Internet Feeder/Female Sale, presented by Boehringer Ingelheim, Don Smith Pavilion Geldings - Calf Branding, presented by Skinner Livestock Transportation, Pauline Davis Pavilion Clinic/Deomonstration, presented by Zoetis, Pauline Davis Pavilion Geldings - Conformation Horse Selected, presented by Triple Ciown Animal Nutrition, Followed by working cows dogs, Pauline Davis Pavilion

8 a.m.

Geldings - Cutting, Snaffle Bit/Hackamore, Stock Horse and Team Roping contests followed by selection of the Craig Owens Ideal Ranch Horse, Pauline Davis Pavilion Trade Show opens. Closes at 9 p.m.

Seminar presented by Zoetis. Don Smith Pavilion Final working of stock dogs, presented by Loyall - work outside Sale of stock dogs, presented by Loyall, Don Smith Pavilion Doors open for Gelding Sale, Pauline Davis Pavilion Ag Social Sponsored by Chico State College of Agriculture, Fairgrounds Cafeteria Information: Sarah DeForest (530) 898-3737 or Shelley Macdonald (530) 527-1941 Vic Woolery’s Famous Tri-Tip BBQ before & during the gelding sale. $10/person. Pauline Davis Pavilion Youth Activities Fund Raffle, Pauline Davis Pavilion Sale of Quarter Horses and Paint Geldings, presented by Rolling Hills Casino. Pauline Davis Pavilion.

Admission is $15/person. Tickets available at door, or call office

Thursday, January 23

Friday, January 24 9 a.m.

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6 p.m.

Saturday, January 25 9 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

7 p.m.

Trade Show opens - Closes at 7 p.m.

Sale of all bulls, presented by Zoetis, Don Smith Pavilion Cinch’s Bull Bash, Party & Dance immediately following Pre-Sale General admission: $20/person, $25 at door; Arena Floor Seating Pre-Sale $30/person, $35 at door:; V.I.P. Premier Seating, Parking, Reception, Appetizers: Pre-Sale $75 or $80 at door

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Geldings

2020 Gelding & Stock Dog Consignors

CONSIGNOR(S)........................................... CITY, STATE

MIKA & COLT CONLEY..................................... PRINEVILLE, OR MIKA & COLT CONLEY..................................... PRINEVILLE, OR HAWK RANCH.......................................................... CHARLO, MT HAWK RANCH.......................................................... CHARLO, MT HAWK RANCH.......................................................... CHARLO, MT HAWK RANCH.......................................................... CHARLO, MT DENNIS DOMINGOS................................................LOMPOC, CA JIM BERRETT.........................................................OAKDALE, CA LENA TORVIK, DVM................................................. FALLON, NV JARROD & KRISTEN McCLENAHAN............................GALT, CA RAE ANN DENNY.............................................. IDAHO FALLS, ID BRIAN JACOBS ................................................. HOLLISTER, CA DEAN PRICE..................................................... IDAHO FALLS, ID COLBY JANTZ........................................................ ONTARIO, OR NICHOLAS DOWERS.....................................................DYER, NV RICK & JULIE JONES........................................STEVINSON, CA RICK & JULIE JONES........................................STEVINSON, CA DAN MACEDO..........................................................SONORA, CA COWHORSES INC....................................................... PARMA, ID C A BUGENIG & S L KENNEDY.............................. AUBURN, CA TNT LIVESTOCK BROKERS LLC.......................... ROSCOE, MT LOU TOBIN or BETSY PEACOCK......................VACAVILLE, CA LARRY WOIDA............................................... ROUGH RIVER, OR LARRY WOIDA............................................... ROUGH RIVER, OR JAY LOPEZ............................................................ RAYMOND, CA KEITH or SHANE RUSSELL..................................OTHELLO, WA ANDREW OSPITAL..................................VALLEY SPRINGS, CA HECTOR PENA..............................................GLENNS FERRY, ID HECTOR PENA..............................................GLENNS FERRY, ID LYNN EPIDENDIO-ALDRIDGE....................... SANTA ROSA, CA PEGGY DAVIS ..........................................KLAMATH FALLS, OR LONE TREE RANCH, LLC................................ SAN MIGUEL, CA SARAH CARREL CLIFFORD................................... CARMEL, CA BLACK ROCK CATTLE, LLC................................. ORLAND, CA MICHAEL or DEBRA BRAUTOVICH............. WATSONVILLE, CA JENNY SHERBO......................................................ACAMPO, CA SALLY RAE JOHNSON.............................................. MACKAY, ID IAN ROBERTSON................................................. BOZEMAN, MT MEL or SUZY MILLER..................................................LUCAS, IA MEL or SUZY MILLER..................................................LUCAS, IA ELIZABETH MORTON..................................................LUCAS, IA ELIZABETH MORTON..................................................LUCAS, IA RUSSELL & RENEE FUNK..............................WELLINGTON, NV GABRIEL MORA ....................................................SAN JOSE, CA BILLY WARD........................................................ CHILOQUIN, OR ROBERT & KATRINA DUGO.................................OAKDALE, CA FIVE STAR LAND & LIVESTOCK..............................WILTON, CA D BAR W QUARTER HORSES.......................... DEER PARK, WA TONYA SWANSON.......................................... DEER ISLAND, OR EDSALL/ HUMPHREY............................................OAKDALE, CA

ED MONICAL............................................. 100 MILE HOUSE, BC DAVID BALZHISER..............................................CLEMENTS, CA HOPE ON A ROPE LLC.................................... PRINEVILLE, OR ROCHELLE ZIMMERMAN.................................... MEDFORD, OR TY or MELISSA FOWLER......................................BUFFALO, SD STEVE SMITH.......................................................... LATHROP, CA JON STEER...............................................................FRESNO, CA MARTIN FIELDING........................................................ RENO, NV PAUL & BECKY EKE............................................. LEWISTON, ID MELANIE GEORGE.........................................OREGON CITY, OR DIANE ZWETSLOOT..............................................HANFORD, CA ZANE & JOELLE FORD............................................. BUENA, WA RICHARD MESSERSMITH........................................HERALD, CA 9 MILE RANCH & LARSON RANCH............... VALLEY VIEW, TX DICK & RHONDA HORTON.................................... MARLOW, OK ERIC FREITAS.................................................SANTA MARIA, CA ERIC FREITAS.................................................SANTA MARIA, CA KIRA WRIGHT.......................................................PEIDMONT, OK JUSTIN WRIGHT.............................................SANTA MARIA, CA STEPHANIE MARSHALL........................................DURHAM, CA. HEATH BURNETTE..............................................RED BLUFF, CA TYLER & JENNIFER HOLZUM..............................OAKDALE, CA CHET & ANGELA VOGT.....................................ELK CREEK, CA MEGAN DEBRAGA..............................................RED BLUFF, CA PHYLLIS SHIDLER......................................KLAMATH FALL, OR KATHY FERGUSON...................................... COTTONWOOD, CA RON & SALLY HOPPE.................................... PALO CEDRO, CA KATHY FERGUSON...................................... COTTONWOOD, CA LYNN EPIDENDIO-ALDRIDGE....................... SANTA ROSA, CA HAWK RANCH.......................................................... CHARLO, MT

Stock Dogs

CONSIGNOR(S)........................................................Lot #

ROCKY BROWN, INDIAN VALLEY, ID.........................................7 ROBIN BROWN, INDIAN VALLEY, ID........................................20 ANNA CHAMPNEYS, KIMBERLY, ID..........................................10 JEFF CLAUSEN, MELBA, ID .......................................................9 MIKE COLLINS, GALT, CA..........................................................14 JIM CONKLIN, MEDFORD, OR...................................................16 CRAIG EDDINS, RIGBY, ID ........................................................15 JAIME GONZALEZ, KLAMATH FALLS, OR................................2 SHANE HARLEY, BONANZA, OR..............................................12 TOPNY HAYS, MABTON, WA.....................................................17 BARBARA JACOBS, GALT, CA...................................................8 BRIAN JACOBS, HOLLISTER, CA.............................................13 TRENT NEF, TOLEDO, WA...........................................................4 MANDI POST, WALLOWA, OR...................................................18 BRYCE SVEDIN, BAKER CITY, OR..............................................3 PAIGE WINEBARGER, PRINEVILLE, OR....................................1 MASON WINEBARGER, PRINEVILLE, OR..................................5 KIRK WINEBARGER, PRINEVILLE, OR......................................6 SHANNON WOOD, TEMPLETON, CA........................................ 11 RYGGIN ZOLLMAN, WALLOWA, OR.........................................19

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2020 Bull Consignors Angus

Cardey Cattle................................Turlock, CA Cedar Creek Charolais........ Myrtle Point, OR CONSIGNOR..................... CITY, STATE Rafter DN............................. Powell Butte, OR Rocking Hill Ranch............................ Galt, CA Bar KD Ranch.............................. Culver, OR Romans Ranches Charolais.........Harper, OR Bar-N-Bar.......................................Burney, CA Sister Six Livestock....................... Merrill, OR Cardey Ranches.......................... Turlock, CA Charron Ranch........................... Paicines, CA Cooper Cattle..............................Oakdale, CA Hereford Diamond S Angus..........................Herald, CA Barry Ranch.................................Madras, OR HAVE Angus...................................Wilton, CA Bianchi Ranches............................Gilroy, CA. Hogan Ranch................................ Gerber, CA Chandler Hereford’s, Inc........Baker City, OR Jackson Mtn. Angus...........Winnemucca, CA England Ranch...................Powell Butte, OR Lax Cattle Company..................... Adrian, OR Genoa Livestock.......................... Minden, NV Madsen Herefords & Angus.. Livermore, CA High Desert Cattle Co..........Canyon City, OR Oak Ridge Angus......................Calistoga, CA Hufford’s Herefords.................Fort Rock, OR Owings Cattle......................Powell Butte, OR Kudlac Herefords................ Grants Pass, OR Rafter E Angus, LLC..................... Ronan, MT Lambert Ranch........................... Oroville, CA RAW Cattle Co...........................Ft. Worth, TX Macfarlane Livestock..........Cottonwood, CA Rocking PH Ranch.... American Canyon, CA Madsen Herefords & Angus.. Livermore, CA Rusher’s 4R Ranch................Wilsonville, OR Morrell Ranches.......................... Willows, CA Sammis Ranch............................... Dorris, CA Rocking K Herefords.....................Salem, OR Simmie Ranch....................... Santa Rosa, CA Sonoma Mountain Herefords.Santa Rosa, CA Sunbright Angus Ranch..........Red Bluff, CA The England Ranch............Powell Butte, OR SV Livestock...........................Baker City, OR CX Ranch...................................Pomeroy, WA T&S Livestock............................... Gerber, CA The Bull Mart.................................. Burns, CA Maine Anjou The England Ranch............Powell Butte, OR The England Ranch............Powell Butte, OR Brocco Show Cattle.................... Sonoma, CA Twin Pine Angus...............................Adin, CA Westwind Ranch Angus............. Oroville, CA Polled Hereford Wulff Brothers Livestock........... Cheney, WA Apache Herefords............ Catheys Valley, CA Zanolini Cattle Co................. Healdsburg, CA Barry Ranch................................. Madras, OR Tekansik, Grace........................... Minden, NV Bianchi Ranches............................. Gilroy, CA Little Shasta Ranch.................Montague, CA Chandler Herefords, Inc......... Baker City, OR Daniels Hereford Ranch...................Malad, ID Genoa Livestock...........................Minden, NV Balancer Lambert Ranch............................Oroville, CA Cardey Ranches...........................Turlock, CA Macfarlane Livestock.......... Cottonwood, CA Louie’s Cattle Service....................Burns, OR Morrell Ranches...........................Willows, CA Rocking K Herefords..................... Salem, OR Sonoma Mtn. Herefords........Santa Rosa, CA Charolais Bianchi Ranches............................. Gilroy, CA Broken Box Ranch.....................Williams, CA

Red Angus

England Ranch................... Powell Butte, OR Kool Breeze Red Angus................... Adin, CA Owings Cattle...................... Powell Butte, OR

Simmental

Double D Cattle ..............................Terrebonne, OR Hinton Ranch..............................Klamath Falls, OR Hinton Ranch Simmentals...............Montague, CA

Shorthorn

Cardey Cattle ................................Turlock, CA

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Bar-N-Bar Angus............................... Burney, CA Check X Livestock.................. Powell Butte, OR EV Show Cattle....................................Wilton, CA Hinton Ranch......................... Klamath Falls, OR Hinton Ranch Simmentals.......... Montague, CA T&S Livestock.....................................Gerber, CA Little Shasta Ranch......................Montague, CA

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THE RUSSELL L. RUSTICI RANGELAND AND CATTLE ENDOWMENTS

by Ken Tate, Ph.D., University of California, Davis, Professor and Rustici Specialist in Rangeland Watershed Sciences

Russell (Russ) was a Lake County cattle rancher, a CCA member and philanthropist with a deep interest in cattle ranching and preservation of rangelands. Russ established several endowments that perpetually support three endowed rangeland faculty positions, a rangeland and cattle research program and a scholarship program to assist undergraduates interested in rangeland science and ranch management. Learn more about Rustici and his legacy of support for California’s ranchers, rangelands, scientists and students at the University of California (UC) Rangelands website (http://rangelands. ucdavis.edu/rustici/).

Rustici Endowed Faculty Russ wanted to insure that a team of University of California scientists and educators continue to work on issues facing ranchers and rangeland managers. He established funding for three endowed faculty positions to support research and extension on important issues related to cattle production, water quality and other environmental issues on California’s rangelands. Current Rustici faculty are Randy Dahlgren, Ph.D.; (UC Davis), Lynn Huntsinger, Ph.D.; (UC Berkeley); and Ken Tate, Ph.D. (UC Davis).

Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship The Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a career with a focus on rangeland management, with an emphasis towards cattle and sheep ranching in conjunction with good rangeland practices.

Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2007 there has been over $1.52 million dollars awarded from the Russell Rustici Scholarship Program. The program has provided financial support to 179 students, and over 50 percent of recipients have received more than one scholarship award.

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• Development of the Foothill Abortion Vaccine • Prevention and Control of Pinkeye • Improving Rangeland Forage Production and Quality • Understanding the Occurrence of Anaplasmosis in California Rangeland Cattle • Beef Cattle Genetic Improvement RUSSELL L RUSTICI • Increasing Rancher’s Capacity to Cope with Drought • Cattle Grazing Management and Water Quality • Importance of Grazing for Fuels and Wildfire Risk Reduction Rustici Rangeland Science Symposia & Tours The Rustici Rangeland Symposia & Tours are signature events established to honor Russ’s investment in our working rangelands, ranches, and communities. The goal of these annual events is to advance Russ’s wish to improve linkages between ranchers, land managers, producers, policymakers, students and researchers to create impactful change on California rangelands. Stay posted for the next event (http:// rangelands.ucdavis.edu/rustici/rangeland-symposium/).

Rustici Rangeland and Cattle Research Endowment Russ established this unique program to promote and support collaborative research between University of California academics and range cattle producers to provide practical answers to critical issues and challenges facing the industry. Earnings from this endowment are awarded to UC scientists via a competitive application process. Funding decisions are made in partnership between the Dean of the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and representatives from CCA during the annual CCA Convention. For more information on supported projects, including researcher contact information, please see the UC Rangelands website (http://rangelands.ucdavis. CCA and UC Davis participants at a recent meeting with the UCD CAES Dean Helene Dillard, Ph.D., to provide input on rancher reedu/rustici/research-endowment/). search needs – to help direct the focus of funds spent from the Rustici Here are examples of the topics of recently funded Rangeland and Cattle Research Endowment to help producers.

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Chico State Livestock Judging Team Finishes Successful Season At the end of a long competition season, the Chico State Livestock Judging Team made history by placing third high team at the North American International Livestock Exposition Judging Competition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky. To date, this win marks the highest placing at the national championship by the University.

In addition, senior animal science major Mikayla Duchi placed seventh high individual amongst hundreds of competitors from across the nation.

The competition encompasses 12 classes of livestock and eight sets of oral reasons. In addition to their overall placing, the team brought home sub-contest awards as well, including second high team in cattle, second high team in performance cattle, second high team in overall performance and fourth high team in sheep and goats.

Nathan Johnson placed seventh high individual in cattle, and Duchi placed seventh high overall, sixth high in reasons and fourth high in sheep and goats. Duchi also won a $500 scholarship from Rodeo Austin as one of the top three women in the contest.

The travelling team was comprised of Kylie Burriss, Mikayla Duchi, Nathan Johnson, Madison Morgan, Noa Taipin and Jared Wolf, with coach Clay Carlson.

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“The season was full of many highs but not without a couple lows, and every time we didn’t do as well as we hoped, it only caused us to work harder,” Morgan said.

“The team was able to collaborate very well. The nine of us weren’t just teammates throughout this past year, we became family.”

Morgan said competing so strongly at the national level against large agricultural universities from the production-rich Midwest put Chico State on the map.

Johnson agreed.

“I think my favorite part of judging at Chico State was being able to represent the West Coast. It’s all too common for us out here to be thought of as the ‘underdogs,’ but to go in and beat some of those big schools from the Midwest certainly leaves a feeling of pride,” he said. “(Coach) Carlson always tells us ‘to whom much is given, much is expected in return.’ We were very fortunate to have the experience of judging for Chico State, and we just wanted to make everyone proud,” Morgan added.

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NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

NCBA’S SUSTAINABILITY WORK

by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall

As we enter a new year, I hope you and your families had a happy holiday season. We look forward to continuing to serve each of you in the year ahead.

With 2020 in mind, I wanted to take a few minutes and discuss NCBA’s vision: To be the trusted leader and definitive voice of the beef industry. That vision drives the work we’re doing every day in this association. From the direction provided by our grassroots leaders and partners, to the actions of our staff, we’re working hard to ensure our actions and activity are helping put muscle behind those words. Being the trusted leader means we’re out front in the beef industry and that can put us in uncomfortable situations sometimes. But that’s what happens to leaders.

We’re not trying to meld in with the crowd or push from behind and that’s certainly the case when it comes to the work being done in the area of beef industry sustainability.

Sustainability has been taking a beating in some corners of the industry and it’s unwarranted. For generations cattlemen and cattlewomen have been working to protect their resources and improve their herds. That’s the foundation of the work we’re doing in sustainability. We’re working to document the improvement our industry is making over time. Using stories backed by sound science, we’re talking about beef improvement and ensuring that the folks who are buying beef, in massive amounts, understand that cattle can be part of the solution to climate change and that eating beef doesn’t have the negative impact that some detractors would like the public to believe.

All of the work you’re doing and all of NCBA’s efforts are completely voluntary and will continue to be as long as we’re involved in the discussion. If you don’t like sustainability and don’t want to be engaged in the conversation, then don’t participate, it’s that simple.

However, we believe sustainability is an important topic and NCBA is fully engaged in telling our story.

As a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, we’re working to document the science that shows the positive aspects of beef production. We’re engaging the full supply chain to help retailers, wholesalers and restaurants understand that beef plays a positive role in the environment by maintaining open space and sequestering carbon in our

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grasslands. On the policy side, we’re also engaging with the supply chain and non-governmental organizations through the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) and the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB).

It’s this last point that has drawn fire from our opponents. We’ve been accused of all sorts of misdeeds and wrongdoing. But, the vast majority of the information being touted by our detractors is either blatantly wrong or completely made up. We’ve been transparent from the start: we are at the same table with the NGOs, including World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which is engaged in both USRSB and GRSB. We do sit at the same table and we do discuss beef industry sustainability. And because of those discussions, the work we’re doing in the area of sustainability is more readily accepted by the end users of our product. If WWF or similar NGOs were not engaged in our industry’s sustainability efforts, they’d be dismissing our work from the sidelines as quickly as we could produce it.

Instead, they sit at the table and openly discuss the positives that beef cattle production provides in the United States. As a result of those conversations, we’re seeing a shift in attitudes. In November, WWF published an article discussing the benefits of beef cattle production in the Northern Great Plains and they acknowledged the important role that beef and beef producers have in maintaining this important grassland habitat. That’s why we engage in sustainability work and that’s why we participate in USRSB and GRSB. Leaders must sometimes take uncomfortable positions and they must lead from the front line. That’s what we’ll continue to do on this and other topics, if we hope to achieve our vision of being the trusted leader and definitive voice of the beef industry. We hope you’ll join us in that effort.

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2019 CCA & CCW

Photo Contest

As usual, the turnout for the CCA & CCW Photo Contest was impressive. With the evolution of digital photography, the photo quality of the contest has increased incrementally over the years and this year led us to including a professional category to the contest. The judging criteria included clarity and relevance to the California beef industry.

After the preliminary scoring and category placements, these ribbon winners were displayed at the CCA & CCW Convention in Reno, Nev., where meeting attendees could vote on the “People’s Choice” Award. This year’s People Choice Award Winner was Kiah Twissleman of San Luis Obispo with her photo “Cowgirls at Sunset.”

2019 Judges

Scott Vernon, San Luis Obispo

Scott Vernon, Ph.D., teaches leadership and agricultural communication courses at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), in San Luis Obispo. He also served as the director of the Brock Center for Agricultural Communication from 1994 to 2006.

Originally from Alabama, his family moved to a cow-calf ranch in Hanford. He was a member of the Kit Carson 4-H and the 50th president of the Hanford FFA Chapter With a lifelong committment to agriculture, Vernon is a past president of the Livestock Publications Council, is a professional speaker, and has worked as auctioneer since 1978, selling purebred livestock and farm equipment and has helped raised millions of dollars at benefit auctions for many community organizations. He also has his private pilot’s license and enjoys traveling with his sons’ Conner and Kyler.

Diane Meyer, Kansas City, Mo.

Diane Meyer is the editor of the Hereford World and the director of communications for the American A Association (AHA). Born and raised in northern California, she received her bachelor’s degree in Hereford Animal Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with minors in Agricultural Communications and agribusiness. At Cal Poly, Diane was involved with the Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show, the Cal Poly Bull Test and the Young Cattlemen’s Committee and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow clubs. With a passion for promoting the beef industry and a love of writing, she continued her education in agricultural communications at Texas Tech University, where she received a Master’s degree and worked remotely for Certified Angus Beef as a producer communications intern. Diane started with the AHA in May 2018 and made the move to Kansas City, and has since invested in a winter coat and an ice scraper.

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“BEAUTIFUL BRACKLE” CAIN MADRIGAL, SMITH VALLEY, NEV.

Rural Life 1st

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"TEAM ROPING" JILL EGLY, WILLOWS

“CHET AND COCONUT" JILL EGLY, WILLOWS

1st

"COWGIRLS AT SUNSET” KIAH TWISSLEMAN, SAN LUIS OBISPO

3rd

People

2nd

"OCTOBER SUNSET" FARRAH FREITAS, SPRINGVILLE

"WAITING FOR THE NEXT GO ROUND" MARY HEFFERNAN, FORT JONES

"HATS OFF" ELIZABETH RUSSELL, FOLSOM

California Landscapes 1st

"THE LANDING" DAVE STILLIAN, DVM, MONTAGUE

1st

2nd

Animals

"NEW ARRIVALS" KATIE LACEY, INDEPENDENCE

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"THE LIFE" KATIE LACEY, INDEPENDENCE

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“GOD BLESSED LITTLE SHASTA VALLEY” DAVE STILLIAN, DVM, MONTAGUE

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"CUTTING HAY DAY" ROSIE WHEELER, NAPA VALLEY

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"CATTLE AT CARISSA PLAINS" KIAH TWISSLEMAN, SAN LUIS OBISPO

"BARN HELP" DAVE STILLIAN, DVM, MONTAGUE

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"NEW LIFE" MELISSA DANIELS, NICASIO

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"HERE FISHY FISHY" JESSICA TRENNER, DEL REY OAKS

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Funding our Future

At the 103rd annual CCA & CCW Convention in Reno, Nev., representatives of CCA’s affiliate groups had the distinct responsibility of interviewing this year’s CCA scholarship finalists, which came from a large pool of impressive applicants from California with unique beef industry interests and experience.

In total, nearly $50,000 was contributed, making it the biggest scholarship year yet for CCA’s affiliate groups.

The groups represented on the scholarship panel include: Allflex, USA; the Ken Carr Memorial Scholarship (CCA Allied Industry Council); the CCA Feeder Council; the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association (CBCIA), representing the Hank Stone Memorial Scholarship; the Livestock Memorial Research Fund

Shayna Allison

Master of Agribusiness, Animal Health Kansas State University $5,000 • Livestock Memorial Research Fund

Macy Perry

Meat Science, Graduate Student Oklahoma State University $5,000 • Livestock Memorial Research Fund

(LMRF); and a representative for the Tom Grimmius Memorial Scholarship, in memory of legendary cattle feeder Tom Grimmius..

To qualify for a scholarship, students must be members of CCA’s Young Cattlemen’s Committee and have either graduated from a California high school or be currently attending a California college or university, majoring in a beef industry-related field. This year, not only were the candidate’s applications impressive, but the group also represented both in-state and out-of-state students ranging from the community college level to veterinary and graduate school students.

Recipients of the 2019-2020 CCA scholarships are pictured here.

To learn more about how to apply for a CCA scholarship, the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

Maggie Creamer

Doctorate student in Animal Behavior University of California, Davis $5,000 - Livestock Memorial Research Fund

Samanth Werth

Orlando Ochoa

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine $5,000 • Livestock Memorial Research Fund

Grace Woodmansee

Maci Mueller

Animal Biology Graduate Student Animal Biology, Graduate Student Horticulture/Agronomy, Graduate University of California, Davis University of California, Davis Student University of California, Davis $2,500 • Hank Stone Memorial $5,000 • Livestock Memorial $5,000 • Livestock Memorial CBCIA Research Fund Research Fund

Bailey Morrell

Agriculture Education Colorado State University $2,500 • Hank Stone Memorial/CBCIA

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Nathan Yerian

Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis $2,000 • Ken Carr Memorial (Allied)

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BEEF AT HOME AND ABROAD

USMEF ELECTS NEW OFFICERS, STRATEGIZES PLANS FOR FUTURE U.S. TRADE from the U.S. Meat Export Federation Corporation, headquartered in Henderson, Colo., and has In late 2019, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) more than 20 years of experience with some of the most concluded its Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, respected institutions in the protein industry, including Iowa Ariz., with the election of new officers. Cevin Jones, a cattle Beef Processors, ConAgra Foods and Swift and Company. feeder from Eden, Idaho, was elected USMEF chair. He The newest USMEF officer is Dean Meyer, who was succeeds Iowa pork producer Conley Nelson. elected secretary-treasurer. Meyer, a corn, soybean and “My first involvement with USMEF was when I was livestock producer from Rock Rapids, Iowa, is a director marketing chair with the Idaho Cattle Association,” recalled of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. He has also Jones, who along with his brother operates Intermountain served as chair of the Iowa Corn Animal Agriculture and Beef, a custom feedlot. “As part of my duties I would go to Environment Committee and the Lyon County (Iowa) Pork national conventions where USMEF staff and leadership shared information about their work in international markets. Producers.

On the final day of the conference USMEF members This was a tremendous eye-opener. I valued the importance also received an informative breakdown of the trade of export markets then, but value them even more today.” landscape in Asia from Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Jones became president of the Idaho Cattle Association Asia Society Policy Institute. Cutler previously served as the in November 2003, shortly before one of the most Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s chief negotiator disruptive events in the history of the U.S. beef industry. on the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and led bilateral “About one month later, I got the phone call – BSE,” Jones said. “Then I truly realized how important our exports negotiations with Japan under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). markets are, when they closed overnight. But in time I Cutler reviewed the events that have taken place since got to see USMEF in action, helping to get those markets the U.S. withdrew from TPP, starting with Japanese Prime reopened.”

Minister Shinzo Abe’s efforts to convince President Trump Jones later chaired the Idaho Beef Council and the Federation of State Beef Councils, and served on the Beef ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 58 Promotion Operating Committee, further enhancing his interest in expanding global demand for U.S. beef.

As he took the helm at USMEF, Jones encouraged members to remain steadfast in their commitment to international marketing, even in the face of trade barriers and ongoing volatility.

“I expect the trade environment to continue to be very challenging, but we have experienced, dedicated people on the ground in international markets across the world who give USMEF the ability to adapt and change,” he said.

The USMEF officer team for 2019-2020 reflects the organization’s diverse membership. The new chairelect is Pat Binger of Wichita, Kan., a vice president at Cargill Protein Group. Binger has been in the red meat industry for more than 30 years, including 27 years in international sales and 16 years directing Cargill’s overseas network of offices.

Mark Swanson is USMEF’s (from left to right) USMEF Vice Chair Mark Swanson, Chair Cevin Jones and Chair-elect new vice chair. He is CEO of Birko 56 California Cattleman January 2020

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to return to the agreement. Eventually a preliminary U.S.Japan trade agreement was reached and it is now under consideration by the Japanese Parliament.

“The great news for you is that this is largely an agricultural deal,” Cutler said. “Under this agreement we secured from Japan most of the agricultural market access that we forfeited when we lost TPP. And I think what’s really great for beef and pork is that when this deal goes into effect, which should be Jan. 1, we’re going to come into that deal ‘caught up’ with the other TPP countries, meaning that we’ll get the same tariff rates that they’re getting.”

Cutler said U.S. agriculture is understandably encouraged by progress in the U.S.-China negotiations, as the two sides are said to be close to completing a phase one agreement that will improve access for agricultural exports. But she cautioned that the situation remains very volatile, and that finalizing the details of such an agreement often proves difficult.

Earlier in the conference, a panel discussion focused on the potential impact of alternative proteins on global demand for red meat. The session was moderated by USMEF Economist Erin Borror and included Jihae Yang, USMEF director in South Korea; Yuri Barutkin, USMEF representative in Europe; and Glynn Tonsor, a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.

Facing up to the challenge posed alternative proteins was also a component of “Capitalizing on the Greatest Sustainability Story in History,” a presentation offered by Allan Gray, a professor at Purdue University and director of the school’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business.

Gray’s advice to USMEF members is to compete for consumers by helping people understand why traditional meat is the best choice.

“We all like choices, so the urge to take away alternative proteins as a choice may not be the best strategy,” he said.

“What we should be saying to them is, ‘you have choices, but our product is the best choice and here is why.’”

USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom briefed members on a number of key issues that could open new opportunities for U.S. red meat exports. In addition to the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, Halstrom said a U.S.-specific share of the European Union’s duty-free beef quota will deliver more reliable and consistent access to the highvalue European market. This measure is currently under consideration in the EU Parliament. Halstrom also stressed the importance of bringing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to a ratification vote.

“From a carcass utilization standpoint, Canada and Mexico complement our Asian markets perfectly,” Halstrom said. “I hate to think what round prices would be if not for Canada and Mexico, because we don’t sell many rounds to Asia. On the pork side, there are some hams exported to Asia but it’s not the primary item. Hams are the No. 1 item going to Mexico and pretty high on the list for Canada.”

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CALIFORNIA CATTLE COUNCIL

LAYING THE GROUND WORK FOR SUCCESSFULL LIFTOFF IN 2020

by California Cattle Council Executive Director Justin Oldfield It has been busy end to 2019 for the California Cattle Council (Council). I officially transitioned to my new role as executive director on Nov. 1, 2019, departing CCA after 12 years of service as vice president of government affairs. I’m truly thankful and blessed to have had the opportunity to work for such a great organization and to serve an industry I’m personally passionate about. I’m also thankful that I have the opportunity to continue my service to you and your fellow producers in the beef and dairy industries by helping to shape a Council that earns your confidence and support.

Since being brought officially on board in November, we have been extremely busy accomplishing the necessary tasks unique to the formation of a new organization. In November, the Council established an office located at 1022 G Street in Sacramento and completed the hiring of an association management firm that will provide the new organization with financial and administrative support. The Council’s board committed early on to responsibly manage administrative and overhead expenses with the intent to allocate the maximum amount of funds possible to advocacy, research, education and public relations campaigns in support California’s cattle industry. Partnering with an association management firm will help us achieve this goal.

On Nov. 9, 2019, the Council officially began the $1 assessment on the sale of cattle collected at change of ownership. The Council worked early on with the various collection points to ensure a smooth implementation. In addition, all producers were notified of the pending start date through an industry-wide letter that was circulated prior to Nov. 9.

The Council began receiving funds shortly thereafter and without question, we are all eager to see this money put to good use. Although producers are eager to see results immediately, the Council is resolute in its obligation to responsibly allocate these funds and target the most important issues facing the industry today in an effective manner. In order to do that, the Council’s first step will be to complete a strategic plan to guide funding priorities over the next several years and establish a system to measure the success of the Council’s work.

The strategic planning process is underway and it

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is our hope to roll out a final plan in the Spring of 2020.

All producers have the opportunity to participate in this critical effort by completing an online survey available at www.calcattlecouncilsurvey.com. At the end of the day, this is your dollar and the Council must be an effective instrument to carry our industry forward into the future.

Grassroots participation in the strategic plan is extremely important and will enable the Council to fully realize its mission. Survey results are anonymous and I encourage your candid participation. Please complete the survey by Feb. 7, to be sure your thoughts can be properly captured in a planning team meeting that will occur shortly thereafter.

While the Council will be looking to the strategic plan for guidance regarding more comprehensive initiatives, the board does see the need to get to work on your behalf immediately. To that end, a request for proposals was released in mid-December to support “shovel ready projects” that are ongoing or set to begin in the first quarter of 2020. It is our hope that you will begin to see the results of these projects in early 2020 so please stay tuned for further updates.

As we enter a new decade, there is much to be optimistic about. We are also reminded daily about the challenges we face. California cattle producers are not shy about addressing these challenges head on as seen by the strong support for the formation of the Council. A lot was accomplished in 2019, but the real work has yet to be done. That said, California cattle producers should feel heartened that they will begin this decade with a new weapon in their arsenal that is up to the task of supporting and defending an industry and lifestyle we all love dearly.

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CHAMPIONS NAMED AT WESTERN STATES NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW Hereford exhibitors took a gamble to see if they could win the title of grand champion Dec. 5–7, 2019 in Reno, Nev. A total of 202 Herefords were exhibited throughout the event.

Judge Daniel Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., evaluated the open bull show on Dec. 6 followed by the open female show on Dec. 7.

Grand champion horned bull, C BAR1 Candy Belle 9036 ET first won the horned junior bull calf division. Owned by Piper Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, Candy Belle is a Jan. 4, 2019, son of BR Belle Air 6011. The reserve grand champion horned bull and yearling bull champion titles went to BAR S LHF 2043 Mr 49C 801ET, owned by Stephens Hereford Farms, Taylorville, Ill., Joseph Barry, Madras, Ore. and Loehe Hereford Farms, Peoria, Ill. Winning grand champion polled bull and junior bull calf champion bull was Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C SULL Who Maker 9245 ET. Reserve grand champion polled bull and champion senior bull honors went to WRB Harfst 2296 Louie 5317 ET. Saturday in the female show, grand champion polled female and champion junior heifer calf honors went to Hadley and Hannah Harrison, Montague, with HL Rita 1904 ET. Piper and Cruz Colyer claimed the reserve grand champion polled female and champion junior yearling female title with C BAR1 Bailees Double Miles ET. Piper and Cruz Colyer exhibited the grand champion horned female, KLD RW Mercy Me D83 ET. The March 17, 2018, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET first claimed champion horned junior yearling female. Carly Wheeler, Paso Robles, won the reserve grand champion horned female and champion spring yearling female banner with CBW Carla 809.

At the conclusion of the show, Sara Harfst, Jacksonville, Ore., was named polled premier exhibitor and breeder. Piper Colyer was named horned premier breeder and Lindsey and Andrew Eldred, Bellingham, Wash., were named horned premier breeder.

On Saturday evening, the Western States Social was held at the Nugget Hotel and Casino. During the social Ryan Rogers, Eatonville, Wash., received the Brice Dean Anderson Memorial Scholarship. This award is given by the Anderson family in memory of Dean, who was an active National Junior Hereford Association member.

Bailey Kelton Klug, Yerington, Nev., received the Willard Wolf Award. Willard, who lost his battle to cancer in March, was a longtime American Hereford Association Western regional field representative and was very instrumental in organizing the show. When Wolf retired, a belt buckle was awarded at the show in his honor to recognize someone who exemplifies the same passion for Herefords and Hereford breeders as Wolf.

The final award of the night honored John Ascuaga, a fundamental leader in laying the ground work for establishing the Western Nugget National Show and Sale. Ascuaga’s memory is honored along with the Reno tradition at the Nugget by awarding youth with a $1,000 scholarship each year.

Shelby Burlile, Emmett, Idaho; Bailey Morrell, Willows; and Bailey Kelton Yerington, Nev., received this year’s scholarship.

This award is made possible by the Western states Hereford breeders and funded through the Hereford Youth Foundation of America.

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by Research Project Directors Zach McFarlane, Ph.D.,, California Polytechnic State University; Tracy Schohr, University of California Cooperative Extension; and Kasey DeAtley, PhD., California State University, Chico Now that bull sale season and, in many cases breeding season, have past their end, it is time to look towards the end result of your bull buying decisions.

It is also time to reflect on any cattle management changes that need to be made in the New Year. After the culmination of the fall bull sale season, two questions have come to mind that have inspired a collaborative research project. Why do cattlemen make specific bull purchasing decisions? How are bulls managed once they leave the sale?

These questions are critical to understanding how to better inform bull breeders and managers to improve the efficiency of beef cattle production.

The combined efforts of Zach McFarlane, Ph.D., at California Polytechnic State University, Tracy Schohr at University of California Cooperative Extension, and Kasey DeAtley, Ph.D., at California State University, Chico, have resulted in a survey are hitting mailboxes in January titled, “Factors influencing bull selection decisions and management in extensive rangeland production systems of the western United States.”

“The purpose of the study is to examine the best methods for managing bulls after purchase and the influences driving bull buying decisions,” said McFarlane. “Potential benefits associated with the study include improvements to marketing strategies and management for both bull buyers and breeders.”

Producers in the western United States manage cattle in diverse and often harsh environments that require innovative and creative approaches to management.

Therefore, this survey is the first attempt at establishing bull management procedures and factors that influence bull purchasing decisions. The ultimate goal of this study is to compile data that will be meaningful and informative for both bull breeders and buyers throughout the western United States.

“This survey gets at the core fundamentals of beef production, sire selection and management,” said Anthony Stornetta, San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s President. “As a commercial cattleman, I am 64 California Cattleman January 2020

interested in the results of the survey that will focus on what cattlemen are doing across the West and how I can use the results to improve my operation.”

We really appreciate the support of the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association and California Cattlemen’s Association members in completing and returning the survey. This survey is completely anonymous and only summaries of the data will be reported in a future California Cattleman issue.

Thank you in advance for your consideration, and we appreciate your participation in this survey.

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the survey please contact Zach McFarlane by phone at (805) 756-2685 or by email at zmcfarla@calpoly.edu.

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WINTER WATERING

Open water systems provide trouble-free watering source that will prevent frozen valves and plumbing even with low to no animal traffic

by Del Williams for Cobett Company Whether ranchers and farmers are raising cattle, bison, horses, sheep or other livestock, reliably providing fresh water is a necessity throughout the year, but a particular challenge during winter when standing water sources can ice over.

With beef cattle and other livestock, lower water consumption can slow growth and compromise health; and in dairy cows or cows with calves, it reduces milk production.

Traditional livestock watering options, however, have serious limitations. Ponds and lakes are often in the wrong locations for convenient livestock hydration, may not be sufficiently clean, or may be prone to icing up in winter. Portable tanks usually must be filled daily and can be easily knocked over or damaged by bulls or other large animals pressing, pushing, or rubbing on them. Waterers that rely on electric heaters to deter ice may be infeasible in locations far from the nearest electrical source.

In unheated systems, the water valve and plumbing may freeze up if there is not enough livestock drinking during cold weather. When such systems rely on livestock learning how to manipulate a door, lid or ball to drink, this can be difficult for some animals. In frigid weather, the door/lid can also freeze shut preventing access, or open which allows the water to freeze so it is undrinkable.

Fortunately, there are some innovative automatic “open water” systems that provide livestock with a reliable trouble-free watering source that will not freeze the valve and plumbing in sub-zero temperatures even with low to no animal traffic.

Such partially buried systems keep fresh water open, uncovered and readily available to livestock, and rely on natural ground heat making electrical heating devices unnecessary. These surprisingly durable designs prevent water valves and plumbing from freezing while providing the owner easy wide-open access as needed by 66 California Cattleman January 2020

simply removing the water tub.

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Dustin Fischer, his wife and in-laws own and operate a cow calf facility with 200 head of cattle in Clear Lake, Minn. To provide fresh water even during bitter cold winters, the operation uses both automatic waterers that utilize electric heaters and automatic “open water” livestock waterers from Cobett, an American manufacturer of farmer-designed, earth-heated waterers.

Unlike most other unheated systems that typically require cattle to open a door or lid to access water, the automatic livestock waterers are open water so the animals do not have to manipulate anything in order to drink fresh water. “The open water system is natural like drinking out of a pond, so the cattle know how to use them right away,” says Fischer.

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...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 66 plumbing protection. The system fully utilizes a wide column of ground heat by placing the tub inside the ground heat chamber – not just above it – so the entire tub of water is constantly and directly warmed or cooled by the surrounding underground temperatures.

Because there are no doors, seals or a concrete pad, there are no cracks for air leaks. Lacking a door or covering that could accidentally freeze shut or open, the design allows Mother Nature to generate a relatively small amount of ice on the water surface, which can easily be broken off “We dealt with -50 °F below wind chill temperatures last winter, and none of my Cobett waterers froze up during the day when the cattle drink,” says Fischer. “I just had to break the ice off the top and they were open the rest of the day. Because they require no electricity, they save us about $50 to $60 per waterer each month in energy costs, so the savings add up.”

Fischer installed the open water systems himself, and says that the process is simple.

“They are really easy to install,” says Fischer. “You don’t need an electrician to come in and do the wiring, and there is no concrete pad.”

Installation is typically a half-day, four-step process: Dig a hole; set units in the hole; refill the hole with dirt; and then lay 12” of gravel on top of the ground before use.

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Farmer Curt Cline and his wife own about 350 acres in Albany, Ohio on which they currently graze about 75 head of cattle in a cow calf operation. Previously, the Clines grazed about 450 sheep on the land before transitioning to cattle in recent years.

In the past, they had been frustrated with using portable 30-gallon tanks as waterers for their sheep and cattle.

“The tanks were prone to freeze up in winter,” says Cline. “Not only that but if I just checked my water supply, I might go a day and a half without checking again. But this could be a problem if a bull knocked over a tank or if cattle broke the tank hose or valve.”

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In search of a solution, Cline first installed several automatic open water livestock waterers from Cobett.

Based on his results, Cline ultimately installed about 24 of the automatic waterers in sizes that accommodate both individual cattle and groups of up to three at a time.

“With the cattle, we’ve had temperatures down to -15° F for a day or two, and as long as they drink a reasonable amount of water, we’ve had virtually no icing,” says Cline. “At times, I may thump some ice on top with the side of my hand and it breaks loose so I can throw it out.”

According to Cline, the system is rugged enough to withstand rough use from his bulls.

“We’ve got a bullpen on five acres with a waterer in it,” says Cline. “The bulls will go up to it and just rub on it and push on it with their heads, and it just doesn’t affect it.”

In fact, over the years the waterers have required essentially no maintenance, according to Cline. He also appreciates that the waterer design allows easy access to the valve and plumbing if needed “The Cobett waterers are a very cost-efficient way to supply water out on pasture,” says Cline. “The livestock have zero access to any moving or working parts, so it’s an absolute relief. I haven’t had to do any maintenance since I got them about 15 years ago.”

Unlike typical waterers which have a narrow access hole for repair work, with the automatic unit lifting the water container out leaves a wide hole with easy access to the valve and plumbing if needed. “To reach the plumbing, I just take the water container out and the plumbing is right there,” says Cline.

He adds that the design also makes it easy to utilize the waterer’s plumbing as a water supply line for other uses. “There is a quick-coupler like fitting under the water container that I use as a water source to fill sprayers and other things I need to do. It’s quite handy,” he says.

While farmers are familiar with portable water tanks and automatic waterers with electric heaters, in the long run automatic open water systems that use the heat of the earth to keep water readily available for livestock during winter may be the most reliable and cost-effective solution of all.

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in memory Phillip Wyman

Phillip Wyman, loving father and grandfather who served for 18 years in the California Legislature, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Tehachapi at the age of 74.

He was surrounded by his family as his battle with cancer ended.

Phil was born on Feb. 21, 1945, in Hollywood, to Elliott and Rosalie (Mauzy) Wyman. He received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis, in 1967 and entered the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. In 1969, Phil left law school to enlist in the United States Air Force where he served for four years and attained the rank of sergeant. On a tour of duty in the Republic of the Philippines in 1971 and 1972, he completed a year of graduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Honorably discharged from the Air Force, Phil returned to McGeorge where he completed his Juris Doctor in 1973.

On May 21, 1977, he married Lynn Dee Larson. They raised two daughters and one son, Andrea, Elizabeth and David.

A rancher and attorney, Phil served as vice president of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade before his election to the California Legislature.

He had an extensive legislative career. A Republican, Phil was elected in 1978 to the State Assembly where he served until 1992. In 1993, he was elected to the State Senate and

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served until 1994. Voters returned him to the State Assembly for another term in 2000 to 2002. In Sacramento, Phil built an unwavering conservative voting record. He focused on public safety, defending Second Amendment rights, and protecting the unborn. Phil was proud that he voted against every tax increase and every attempt to raise legislative salaries while he was in office.

Phil held a deep Christian faith and was guided by it throughout his life. He was known to be optimistic, energetic, hard-working and tenacious. Allies and opponents valued his civility, quick wit, and kind and compassionate spirit.

Phil loved astronomy and while stationed in the Philippines, he became one of the founding fathers of the Philippine Astronomical Society, helping to build their first telescope. During his later years, he was highly supportive of Native American causes and culture and often hosted Indian basket weaving courses at his Grand Oaks Ranch. Phil was an avid researcher of American history and had a special fondness for Abraham Lincoln.

Phil is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lynn (Larson) Wyman; their three children, Andrea Beacom, Elizabeth Benzie and David Wyman; his sons-in law Clint Beacom and Curtis Benzie; his beloved grandchildren Ava, Ethan, Lillian, Eli, Gwendolyn and Evan; and his brother, Elliott “Ted” Wyman.

Funeral services were held in Tehachapi at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 7. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Tehachapi, 1049 S. Curry St., Tehachapi, CA 93561.

California

Thank You THD ©

FOR A GREAT ANNUAL EVENT

Angus Days Turlock, California

Thank you to the sale consignors, bidders, buyers and the Angus Days sale committee members for a great female and steer sale!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ANGUS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: Longtime California Angus Association Supporter/Past CAA Board Member Dr. Randy Perry (at right, center), Prather.

Special thanks to Outgoing CAA Directors Susan Henderson-Perry, Prather; Dave Novelo, Placerville; Bryce Borror, Gerber; and Hadley Pitts, Oakley.

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Congratulations to the junior exhibitors in the Calcutta and CJLA Jackpot Shows. Pictured at right is the 2019 California Angus Days Calcutta Champion Heifer: LCC FS Envious Blackbird 922 sold by Lax Cattle Co./ Falleur Sisters, Adrian, OR, to JMAC Cattle Co., Canby, OR. Thank you to all who helped put on the annual event, as well as the silent, live and dessert auction donors and buyers, Angus bucks donors, calcutta buyers, as well as the show sponsors, organizers and helpers.

Congratulations to the 2019 CAA Reward Yourself Winner Arden Franks, Grass Valley, who received a $750 check from the CAA. Special thanks to our 2019 CAA Sponsors: JMLord Inc., Cattlemen’s Livestock Market, Associated Feed & Supply Co., Conlin Supply Co. Inc., Precision Embryonics, Loomix California and Merck.

California Angus Board President ....................................... Mike Hall, Nipomo Vice President .............................. Matt Avila, Visalia Secretary....................................... J.J. Reinhardt, Sloughhouse Treasurer ....................................... Betsy Cardoza, Madera Immediate Past President........... Susan Henderson-Perry, Prather CJAA Advisor ................................. Amanda Leo, Snelling American Angus Vice President . David Dal Porto, Oakley Angus Regional Manager ............. Jake Pickering, Paso Robles

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Directors

Susan Levisay, Creston Joey Gonsalves, Modesto Kelsey Traini, Madera Mike Hall, Nipomo Shauna Strickler, Orland Jolene Silveira, Denair Rebecca Franks, Grass Valley Carter Pierce, Selma Travis Coy, Porterville Joe Fischer, Auburn January 2020 California Cattleman 71 Amy Dierberger, Madera

California Cattlemen’s Association Services for all your on-the-ranch needs

SEPTEMBER 20

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9th Annual

Thanks to all our buyers at the annual BCC Bull Sale!

THANK YOU TO ALL THIS YEAR’S BUYERS! 5031 Jersey Island Rd • Oakley, CA 94561

BAR BAR KD KD RANCH RANCH Elevating Angus to Greater Horizons

“PERFORMANCE, GROWTH & CARCASS GENETICS” CALL US FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRIVATE TREATY CATTLE OR OUR ANNUAL BULL SALE!

Look for our “Distinctly Different” Angus Bulls at the 2020 Red Bluff & Modoc Bull Sales

KENNY & DIANNE READ

1485 SW King Lane • Culver, OR 97734 Ranch: (541) 546-2547 Cell: (541)480-9340

BULLS, FEMALES, EMBRYOS AND SEMEN FOR SALE AT THE RANCH IN LOS MOLINOS

Lee Nobmann, owner Morgon Patrick, managing partner (530) 526-5920 • morgon@nobmanncattle.com

E-mail: barkdranch@msn.com visit us online at: www.barkdangusranch.com

Ranch-raised Angus cattle with industry-leading genetics!

VISIT US AT WWW.DONATIRANCH.COM!

PAICINES, CA DANNY CHAVES, MANAGER

RANCH: (831) 388-4791 • DANNY’S CELL: (831) 801-8809

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RAnch

Annual September 1, 2018 Join usBull forSale: our Sat., Oregon Division Sale Inaugural Female Sale: Mon., October 15, 2018 Feb. 25 in Myrtle Creek, OR!

Offering bulls at California’s top consignment sales!

Call today about private treaty offerings!

Tim & Marilyn Callison............................... Owners Chad Davis ..................................... 559 333 0362 Travis Coy ...................................... 559 392 8772 Justin Schmidt................................ 209 585 6533 Ranch Website ................. www.ezangusranch.com

RED RIVER FARMS 13750 West 10th Avenue Blythe, CA 92225 Office: 760-922-2617 Bob Mullion: 760-861-8366 Michael Mullion: 760-464-3906

Simmental – SimAngus™ – Angus

CONTACT US FOR SEMEN ON THESE TOP ANGUS HERDSIRES! O’Connell Consensus 2705 SIRE: Connealy Consensus 7229 MGS: HARB Pendleton 765 J H

VDAR PF Churchill 2825

SIRE: V D A R Churchill 1063 MGS: V D A R Really Windy 4097

VDAR Black Cedar

SIRE: V D A R Black Cedar 8380 MGS: Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V

SEPTEMBER 20

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9th Annual

LOOK FOR US AT LEADING SALES IN 2020.

O’NEAL RANCH Gerber, CA

— Since 1878—

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

for the Performance Plus Angus Bull Sale

O’NEAL RANCH BULLS OFFER THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

Registered Angus Cattle Call to see what we have to offer you!

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Scott & Shaleen Hogan

(530) 200-1467

• (530) 227-8882

Thank yor to all of our 2019 bull and female buyers!

Contact us for information on cattle available private treaty.

GROWTH • PERFORMANCE ADAPTABILITY • CARCASS Gary & Betsy Cardoza

PO Box 40 • O’Neals, CA 93645 (559) 999-9510

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CHENEY, WA • (916) 417-4199 Call AHA today for assistance or information on buying or marketing of Hereford cattle!

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2020

CWULFF@LSCE.COM WWW.WULFFBROTHERSLIVESTOCK.COM

Thank you for attending the annual TAR bull sale!

Join us again in 2020!

(530) 385-1570

E-mail................................tehamaranch@gmail.com

11500 N Ambassador Drive, Suite 410 | Kansas City, MO 64153 | (816) 842-3757 | aha@hereford.org

MCPHEE RED ANGUIS Call us today for information on private treaty bulls or females.

14298 N. Atkins Rd • Lodi, CA 95248 Nellie, Mike, Mary, Rita & Families Nellie (209) 727-3335 • Rita (209) 607-9719 website: www.mcpheeredangus.com

Chris Beck • 618-367-5397

Registered Hereford Cattle & Quarter Horses

A FAMILY TRADITION

Thank you to our 2019 production sale customers!

Angus and SimAngus Cattle John Teixeira: (805) 448-3859 Allan Teixeira: (805) 310-3353 Tom Hill: (541) 990-5479

Annual Sale First Monday in March 42500 Salmon Creek Rd Baker City, OR 97814

Ranch: (541) 523-4401 Bob Harrell, Jr.: (541) 523-4322

www.teixeiracattleco.com | cattle@thousandhillsranch.com

CHAROLAIS THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 2019 BUYERS!

Feedlot • Rice • Charolais 2015 AICA Seedstock Producer of the Year

Jerry & Sherry Maltby

PO Box 760 Williams, CA bbr@citlink.net

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Mobile: (530) 681-5046 Office (530) 473-2830 www.brokenboxranch.com

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“Breeding with the Commercial Cattleman in Mind”

79337 Soto Lane Fort Rock, OR 97735 Ken 541.403.1044 | Jesse 541.810.2460 ijhufford@yahoo.com | www.huffordherefords.com

JOIN US FEBRUARY 14 FOR OUR ANNUAL MODOC BULL SALE IN ALTURAS! Oroville, CA LambertRanchHerefords.com

JoinususOct for15, our2018 annual production sale iu Modesto!

Join for our annual production sale!

REGISTERED HEREFORD CATTLE

Building Extremely High Quality Beef Since 1978

“THE BRAND YOU CAN COUNT ON”

Bulls and females available private treaty!

Call us about our upcoming consignments or private treaty cattle available off the ranch.

BARRY, CARRIE & BAILEY MORRELL

La Grange, CA • Greeley Hill, CA Stephen Dunckel • (209) 878-3167 www.tubleweedranch.net twd@tumbleweedranch.net

Barry: (530) 6825808 • Carrie: (530) 218-5507 Bailey (530) 519-5189 morrellranches@yahoo.com 560 County Road 65, Willows CA 95988

Pitchfork Cattle Co.

SPANISH RANCH Your Source for Brangus and Ultrablack Genetics in the West!

Hereford Bulls Now AvAilABle!

OFFERING HEREFORD BULLS BUILT FOR THE COMMERCIAL CATTLEMAN

Dave Goss PO Box 13 Vinton, CA 96135 530-993-4636

P.W. GILLIBRAND Cattle Co.

Horned and Polled Hereford Genetics

Private treaty bulls available or watch for our consignments at Cal Poly!

Dwight Joos Ranch Manager P.O. Box 1019 • Simi Valley, CA 93062 805-520-8731 x1115 • Mobile 805-428-9781 dwight.joos@pwgcoinc.com Simi Valley, CA

pwgillibrandcattle.com

THE DOIRON FAMILY (707) 481-3440 • Bobby Mickelson, Herdman, (707) 396-7364

Daniel & Pamela Doiron 805-245-0434 Cell doiron@spanishranch.net www.spanishranch.net

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LITTLE SHASTA RANCH

Genetics That Get Results!

2014 National Western Champion Bull

Owned with Yardley Cattle Co. Beaver, Utah

ZEIS REAL REAL STEEL STEEL ZEIS

Call anytime to see what we can offer you!

Stan Sears 5322 Freeman Rd. Montague, CA 96064 (530) 842-3950

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J-H FEED INC. ORLAND, CA

DRILL STEM FOR FENCING

Good supply of all sizes from 1.66 to 6 5/8.

2 3/8", 2 7/8" and 3 1/2" cut posts 7, 8 & 10 ft.

CABLE SUCKER ROD CONTINUOUS FENCE Heavy duty gates, guard rail and the best big bale feeders on the market today with a 10-year warranty, save hay.

Pay for itself in first season!

(530) 949-2285

SALE MANAGEMENT

M3CATTLEMARKETING@GMAIL.COM (916) 803-3113

& Semen Distributor

• A.I, CIDR & heat synchronization • Extensive experience • Willing to Travel • Well-versed in dairy & beef pedigrees

JORGE MENDOZA • (530) 519-2678 jmmawss@gmail.com 15880 Sexton Road, Escalon, CA

FARM EQUIPMENT BALE WAGONS

M3 MARKETING SALE MANAGEMENT & MARKETING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY ORDER BUYING PRIVATE TREATY SALES PRODUCTION SALE RING SERVICE ADVERTISING

Full Service JMM GENETICS A.I. Technician

New Holland self propelled and pull-type models/parts/tires Over 30 years of excellence in ag fencing & animal handling design-build

Christopher L. Hanneken 800-84-FENCE

www.southwestfenceandsupply.com

Ranch Fencing Materials and Accessories & Ranch Supplies

www.runningMgroup.com Monique Hanneken 805-635-4940

sell/buy/deliver/can finance

(208) 880-2889

www.balewagon.com Jim Wilhite, Caldwell, ID 35 Years in the Bale Wagon Business!

REAL ESTATE

J-H FEED INC. ORLAND, CA

KNIPE LAND COMPANY

Oregon - Purebred Cattle Ranch

1,050± acres has creek, home, shop, 1,018 AU grazing permit and irrigation. Cattle available by Private Treaty. $6,500,000

Idaho - Cascade Ranch

3300 Longmire Drive• College Station, TX 77845 (800) 768-4066 • (979) 693-0388 fax: (979) 693-7994 e-mail: info@bovine-elite.com

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970± acres with over 600 irrigated. Excellent cattle ranch with development potential, about an hour from Boise. $5,900,000 Washington - Sassin Station Ranch 419± acre ranch with 4,000 sf home, barns, creek and large spring-fed pond. $1,900,000

208-345-3163 knipeland.com

NEw Arrivals

Barrett McPhee

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McPhee Red Angus welcomed a 4th generation rancher on Nov. 1, 2019.

Barrett Wyld Miller is the son of proud parents Kayla and Luke Miller, Oakdale, grandma Mary McPhee Miller, Lodi, and great granny Nellie McPhee, Lodi. Barrett was 7 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches

Cooper Lambert

Cooper Stuart Lambert, son of Clayton and Brittany Lambert of Oroville was born Nov. 6, 2019. He weighed in at 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Cooper is the grandson of Steve Lambert, Oroville; Cindy Benjamin, Reno; and Steve and Mona Thompson or Oroville.

Wedding Bells

Borror & Martinez

Callie Borror and Joseph Martinez were married in a ceremony under the Sundial Bridge in Redding on Nov. 23, 2019 alongside family and friends.

The bride is the daughter of Tehama Angus Ranch’s Kevin and Linda Borror, Gerber. She is employed by Turkovich Family Wine in Winters.

The groom is the son of Frances and the laste Tony Martinez and is the owner of Martinez Ag Services, Winters.. The couple has made their first home in Joe is the owner of Martinez Ag Services and Callie works at Turkovich Family Wines in Winters. They reside in Winters.

SHOULD YOU ORDER THE ANAPLASMOSIS VACCINE?

Anaplasmosis is an infectious parasitic disease in cattle, spread primarily by ticks and blood sucking insects like mosquitoes. The killed anaplasmosis vaccine protects cows and bulls of any age from infection and requires a booster given 4 to 6 weeks after the initial vaccination. Find out below if you should order the vaccine!

Do you own cattle?

NO

You don’t need it, but should still support the California Cattlemen’s Association

YES

YES

YES

Do they graze in areas where Anaplasmosis is a problem?

NO

(Consult your local veterinarian to find out)

Do you want to prevent the effects of the disease including severe anemia, weakness, fever lack of appetite, depression, constipation, decreased milk production, jaundice, abortion and possibly death?

NO You don’t need to order it

ORDER TODAY BY CALLING (916) 444-0845!

Available in 10 or 50 dose bottles 10-40 doses: $8.50 per dose 50+ doses: $7.50 per dose *10 dose minimum and $10 flat rate shipping

SOLD ONLY TO CALIFORNIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

PACIFIC TRACE MINERALS INC. SE 365

SELENIUM BOLUSES AVAILABLE IN BOXES OF 60 BOLUSES OR CANS OF 120 BOLUSES

65% of California cattle are at risk of selenium deficiency which can cause problems such as: White Muscle Disease, abortions, retained placenta, infertility & others.

One Se 365 Selenium bolus per animal prevents selenium deficiency for one year.

CCA MEMBER PRICES *

SHIPPING COSTS

1-19 boxes: $240 per box 20+ boxes: $216 per box Bolus guns: $84 per gun

First box: $10 Additional boxes: $7 per box Bolus guns: $10 per gun

*CCA Member prices are ONLY valid for those with a producer membership.

T O O R D E R O R L E A R N M O R E CA L L T H E CCA O F F I C E AT ( 9 1 6 ) 4 4 4 - 0 8 4 5 O R VI S I T CA LCAT T L E M E N .O R G .

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Advertisers’ Index “Bulls For The 21st Century” Bull Test & Sale....... 61

Harrell Hereford Ranch...................................... 37, 74

Roman’s Ranches Charolais...................................... 68

Amador Angus.......................................................... 72

HAVE ANGUS.................................................... 43, 73

Running M Group..................................................... 76

American Angus Association.................................. 23

Hinton Ranch............................................................. 44

Sammis Ranch........................................................... 73

American Hereford Association.............................. 74

Hoffman Ranches...................................................... 29

Scales Northwest........................................................ 48

Animal Health International................................... 76

Hogan Ranch............................................................. 73

Baker Angus Ranch................................................... 39

Hone Ranch................................................................ 75

Schohr Herefords....................................................... 75

Bar KD Ranch..................................................9, 43, 72

Hufford’s Herefords............................................. 44, 74

Bar Six Charolais....................................................... 49

J-H Feed Inc............................................................... 76

Bianchi Ranches........................................................ 45

Jim Wilhite Bale Wagons.......................................... 76

Bovine Elite LLC........................................................ 76

JMM Genetics............................................................ 76

Broken Box Ranch..................................................... 74

Kessler Angus............................................................. 73

Buchanan Angus Ranch..................................... 19, 72

Klamath Bull Sale...................................................... 11

Byrd Cattle Co............................................................ 72

Knipe Land Company............................................... 76

C’Connell Ranch........................................................ 73

Lambert Ranch...................................................... 9, 75

California Angus Association.................................. 71

Little Shasta Ranch.............................................. 45, 75

Cattle Industry Convention..................................... 30

M3 Marketing............................................................ 76

Chico State College of Ag......................................... 76

McPhee Red Angus................................................... 74

Colyer Herefords & Angus....................................... 47

Morrell Ranches................................................... 45, 75

Conlin Supply Co., Inc.............................................. 34

New Generation Supplements................................. 62

Cowman’s Kind Bull Sale.......................................... 49

Noahs Angus Ranch.................................................. 73

Dal Porto Livestock................................................... 72

O’Neal Ranch............................................................. 73

Dixie Valley Angus............................................. 79, 72

P.W. Gillibrand Cattle Co......................................... 75

EZ Angus Ranch.................................................. 31, 73

Pacific Trace Minerals......................................... 76, 77

Freitas Rangeland Management.............................. 48

Pinenut Livestock Supply......................................... 18

Fresno State Ag Foundation..................................... 76

Pitchform Cattle........................................................ 75

Werning Cattle Co..................................................... 51

Furtado Angus........................................................... 73

Price Cattle Company............................................... 63

Western Video Market................................................ 3

Furtado Livestock Enterprises................................. 76

Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale......................40, 41, 42

Winnemucca Ranch Rodeo Weekend...................... 2

Genex 57

Red River Farms........................................................ 73

Wraith, Scarlet & Randolph Insurance................... 35

Genoa Livestock........................................................ 74

Riverbend Ranches.................................................... 65

Wulff Brothers Livestock.................................... 44, 74

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Shasta Farm & Equipment....................................... 38 Shaw Cattle Co........................................................... 17 Sierra Ranches............................................................ 75 Silveira Bros................................................................ 73 Snyder Livestock Company, Inc.............................. 61 Sonoma Mountain Herefords.................................. 75 Spanish Ranch............................................................ 75 Spring Cove Ranch.................................................... 66 Step Aside Farms....................................................... 74 Tehama Angus........................................................... 74 Teixeira Cattle Co.................................................. 7, 74 TH Cattle Co.............................................................. 44 Thomas Angus Ranch............................................... 53 Tumbleweed Ranch................................................... 75 V-A-L Charolais................................................... 26, 27 VF Red Angus...................................................... 59, 74 Vintage Angus Ranch......................................... 80, 74 Ward Ranches............................................................ 25

“PERFORMANCE, GROWTH & CARCASS GENETICS”

Sires of This Spring’s Bull Sale Offering

HOOVER NO DOUBT

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Lee Nobmann, owner Morgon Patrick, managing partner 8520 5th Ave E., Montague CA 96064

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V A R POWER PLAY 7018 “THE PROOF IS IN THE PROGENCY”

VINTAGE BLACKCAP 9134 • THE $140,000 DAUGHTER OF VAR POWERPLAY 7018

VINTAGE HENRIETTA PRIDE 9387 • THE $205,000 VALUED DAUGHTER OF VAR POWERPLAY 7018

V A R POWERPLAY 7018 • REG # 18717078 • OWNED WITH ROONEY ANGUS RANCH

SIRE: BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682 • DAM: SANDPOINT BLACKBIRD 8809

V A R Powerplay 7018 is a breed changer for type, adding tremendous rib shape and power to his progeny. The first daughters offered for sale at VAR commanded an average vaue of $52,000. We look forward to this fall and the sale of the first VAR Power Play sons in the 2020 VAR Bull sale.

VINTAGE ISABEL 9356 • THE $200,000 VALUED DAUGHTER OF VAR POWERPLAY 7018

VINTAGE RITA 9020 • THE $95,000 VALUED DAUGHTER OF VAR POWERPLAY 7018

VINTAGE BLACKCAP 9054 • THE $35,000 DAUGHTER OF VAR POWERPLAY 7018

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VINTAGE BLACKBIRD 7204 • THE $400,000 VALUED FLUSH SISTER TO VAR POWER PLAY 7018.

JIM COLEMAN, OWNER DOUG WORTHINGTON, MANAGER BRAD WORTHINGTON, OPERATIONS MIKE HALL, BULL SERVICES (805) 748-4717 2702 SCENIC BEND, MODESTO, CA 95355 (209) 521-0537 • WWW.VINTAGEANGUSRANCH.COM OFFICE@VINTAGEANGUSRANCH.COM

CALL THE VINTAGE OFFICE FOR SEMEN ON VAR POWER PLAY 7018.