November 2017 California Cattleman

November 2017

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OPTIMISM...A MENTAL ATTITUDE

by CCA Second Vice President Pat Kirby

Optimism is defined as “a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and expect the most favorable outcome.” There are individuals we cross paths with during our lives that fit the description of being the ‘‘eternal optimist.” I’m sure you can think of a few you’ve know as well.

They could take situations that were upside down, find the positive and build on it. While others, myself included, might dwell on that negative situation or opposing opinion way too long and miss the real opportunity in finding a better solution. Human nature, I suppose.

Optimism and pessimism are infectious, they both shape our mental attitudes. It’s easy to see how that happens – poor markets, more regulations and extreme weather cycles can quickly turn us into pessimists.

Those attitudes can be adjusted with good grass seasons, stable prices and a few gains in the political arena. Being in agriculture lends itself to being an optimist.

If there is anything I have come away with over the last several months, it’s that CCA promotes “optimism” in our industry. The staff is committed to serving its membership, they create a positive forum for all of us to interact.

It allows us to be engaged and to share ideas. That environment provides us the opportunity to find good solutions or beneficial alternatives no matter what your point of view.

One of the more recent issues that has affected many of our members as well as other sectors of agriculture involves regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board

that were established

by SB 88.

The scope of this bill has been covered extensively in this publication over the year as reporting requirements became a reality for many starting in Jan. 1, 2017. Most have tried to conform to the requirements and many sought assistance from Kirk Wilbur and Justin Oldfield to help explain and navigate this new layer regulation.

Many questioned how this type of regulatory action could get past CCA and others in the ag community. It was easy – they didn’t get a chance to discuss it. SB 88 did not follow the normal legislative process, it was a budget “trailer bill.” As a trailer bill, it received no committee hearing, so there was no opportunity for CCA or anybody else to object to the original legislation.

Thus the structure of the regulation was set and implemented without any challenges.

At the CCA convention last December, a resolution was passed by the CCA membership supporting the development of an educational process that would allow the diverting 100 or more acre feet of water to “selfcertify” as a “qualified individual” for the purpose of installing and calibrating their measuring device. Under the existing regulation that was allowed if you were diverting less than 100-acre feet annually.

At our first Executive Board meeting, early this year there was a ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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NOVEMBER 2017 Volume 100, Issue 10 ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVES CATTLEMEN’S COLUMN Optimism abounds at CCA

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BUNKHOUSE RAMs give legislative team a leg up

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ON THE COVER This month's cover photo, taken in California's Owen's Valley, near Independence. It depicts the beauty of the fall season and reminds that winter is not far away.

If you have a photo that you think would look good on the cover of this publication, contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 or e-mail magazine@calcattlemen.org.

YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK 8 Representing you at the tax table VET VIEWS Worming essential to herd health

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BUNKHOUSE

LEGISLATIVE NETWORKING HOW RAMS BENEFIT CATTLEMEN

by CCA Director of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur Every year at the end of the legislative session, representatives from like-minded organizations focused on natural resource issues get together for the Resource Association Managers (RAMs) encampment. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the issues we’ve addressed over the past year, but more importantly it’s a chance to regroup and strategize about upcoming priorities.

The centerpieces of each RAMs encampment are the field trips, which provide an excellent opportunity for those of us working on natural resource issues to learn more about the resources that impact our members and the resource associations with which we often ally. In the past we’ve visited Shasta Dam, oil fields and fish hatcheries, just to name a few.

A focal point of this year’s RAMs encampment was forestry. While CCA does not represent forestry companies, forestry is of clear importance to California’s ranchers who graze cattle on private or public forest lands, whose homes are near the forest and whose local economies rely substantially on the forestry sector. CCA routinely lobbies the state legislature, US Forest Service, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, and others on issues of forest management. So I was eager to learn a little more about forestry in California.

On the first night of the encampment, participants got a crash-course in Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), management documents that can span thousands of pages, dictate every minor aspect of a timber harvesting operation and which exemplify “regulatory red tape.”

The following day we were treated to a field trip on some of Sierra Pacific Industries’ property outside of Truckee. The highlight of the day was being treated to a demonstration of a tree delimber, a giant machine that strips the limbs and bark off a tree and cuts the lumber to a desired length.

We also saw five black bears on our tour of SPI’s operations, a nice thrill for a city boy.

But the tour was as informative as it was fun.

We learned that “clear cutting” isn’t always a dirty term, and that limited clear-cuts are often the best last-ditch effort to ensure forest health (and that these clear-cuts provide ample hunting ground for species such as the California spotted owl).

We learned how companies like SPI construct and maintain their forest roads to mitigate erosion and water quality impairments, and we learned about the proactive steps that companies like SPI take to ensure forest health once they’ve harvested the timber from an area.

There’s also clear overlap between the issues 6 California Cattleman November 2017

SPI deals with and what ranchers confront on a daily basis. As mentioned above, two major concerns for SPI are water quality and threatened and endangered species—two issues that are routinely a thorn in the side of California ranchers.

Additionally, SPI holds KIRK WILBUR 1,024 water rights in the state of California, so they face the same water measurement and reporting regulations that have frustrated California’s ranchers in recent years.

Given these common concerns among disparate natural resource groups, then, it’s no wonder that events like RAMs are where key relationships are formed and strengthened. At gatherings like RAMs, participants determine how we can best cooperate to achieve shared goals, such as opposition to the proposed Waters of the State regulation being considered by the State Water Resources Control Board, a central focus of this year’s RAMs encampment.

After a few days in Truckee, I have a better sense of the major regulatory and legislative challenges that your CCA staff will face over the coming year, and a better appreciation of some of our allies in the natural resources sector. More importantly, I am reminded of the broad coalition that stands arm-in-arm with CCA, ready to fight for your rights, interests and livelihood.

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WASHINGTON TO SET DEBATE ON TAX REFORM

CCA & NCBA AT TABLE TO REPRESENT YOUR INTERESTS President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are set to begin a push to bring about federal tax reform now that the political situation in Washington, D.C., appears to have created an impasse on the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act, also known as “ObamaCare.”

Information released by the Administration suggests that a Republican tax package will focus on three general areas:

following changes: • The consolidation of the current seven rates for individuals into just three – 12 percent, 25 percent and 35 percent.

• An increase in the Child Tax Credit.

• The elimination of the Alternative Minimum Tax. • The elimination of itemized deductions with the exception of charitable donations and home mortgage AN AMERICA-FIRST TAX SYSTEM interest and an increase in the standard deduction to President Trump is working to reform our tax system so $12,000 for those filing single and $24,000 for those that Americans are treated fairly and can keep more of their filing married. hard-earned money, and so that companies can bring jobs • A decrease in the corporate tax rate from 39 percent to back to the United States.

20 percent.

• A cap on the tax rate for small family businesses (sole A BURDEN ON AMERICAN TAXPAYERS proprietor, partnerships and S-corporations) at 25 The current tax code has grown out of control in percent. length and complexity so that many Americans must rely on • The ability to immediately expense depreciable assets. professional help to file even the simplest return.

• A full repeal of the death tax.

HARMING AMERICAN JOB-CREATORS Our outdated tax code makes our businesses uncompetitive as other nations provide lower tax rates, and incentivizes American businesses to move their headquarters or to offshore jobs.

Although many specific details have yet to be made available, we do know the Administration is seeking the

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As the Administration begins to establish the tone for the debate, Congress is working to put in place the necessary rules to frame the legislation. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have put forth budget resolutions that call for reconciliation instructions for tax reform. Specifically, the budget resolutions authorize committees in both the House and Senate to add up to $1.5 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years in preparation for an expected reduction in federal tax income. In addition, reconciliation instructions in the Senate call for a savings of $1 billion over the next 10 years to be made by the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and similar committees in the House.

CCA and NCBA are ready to engage and help push a tax reform package across the finish line. One of CCA’s top priorities at the federal level remains the elimination of the federal inheritance tax. CCA applauds statements made by the Administration and leaders in Congress that a final tax reform bill should include the full repeal of the death tax which is responsible for the breakup of many family farms and ranches across the country.

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CCA ISSUE ALERT

CCA WORKS TO HELP RULES WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR OPERATION Antibiotic resistance is an issue that non-medically important antibiotics such indirect relationship exists, veterinarians, threatens human health and animal as ionophores (e.g. Rumensin®). at their discretion, can continue to health. The California Cattlemen’s • Vaccines are not considered prescribe antibiotics to a producer for a Association helped lead the way in antibiotics and thus will still be available prolonged period of time. securing landmark legislation that will for purchase over-the-counter without a • Producers must continue to consult make California a leader in combating prescription. with their veterinarian at least once antibiotic resistance and ensuring • SB 27 does not alter how antibiotics annually, however SB 27 does not require judicious use of antibiotics while are administered under the California a veterinarian to administer the antibiotic protecting ranchers’ ability to provide Veterinary Medical Practice Act or or issue an individual prescription for timely care for their livestock. SB change the nature of the veterinarianeach time an antibiotic is needed to treat, 27 (Hill, 2015) ensures ranchers can client patient relationship.

So long as an control or prevent disease. continue to use antibiotics effectively to treat, control and prevent disease.

Distinguishing Between SB 27 is also beneficial because it codifies, in statute, that antibiotics can US and CA Antibiotic Laws be used for disease prevention where necessary and appropriate. Specifically, the bill states, “A medically important antimicrobial drug may also be used Is the medication an antibiotic? when, in the professional judgment of a licensed veterinarian, it is needed for YES NO prophylaxis to address an elevated risk of contraction of a particular disease or Other medications sold alongside infection.” antibiotics, such as vaccines, mineral Is the antibiotic a supplements, and dewormers, are not Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, SB 27 Medically Important Antimicrobial Drug included. Consult your veterinarian for requires injectable and other medically (MIAD)? prescription requirements. important antibiotics not delivered Check the AUS website for current information through feed or water to be purchased regarding the FDA’s drug classification. and used with a prescription issued by a Subject to standard regulatory NO veterinarian. Independent of SB 27, all restrictions, as labeled. medically important antibiotics delivered YES through feed must be administered using a veterinary feed directive (VFD) per federal regulations largely supported Federal Law: Veterinary Will the MIAD be used YES by the industry and pharmaceutical Feed Directive (VFD) in livestock feed? companies.

Many antibiotics already require a NO veterinarian prescription (e.g. Nuflor® and Draxxin®), but for those that currently do not but will beginning Jan. Will the MIAD be used Federal Law: YES 1, 2018 (e.g. LA200® and penicillin) in water?

Water Prescription will still be allowed to be purchased at common retail facilities with a NO veterinarian prescription. The California Department of Food and Agriculture Please check relevant State-specific Are you raising livestock has already begun the process to update regulations for additional information NO in California? beyond Federal laws. their Restricted Drug Program in order to provide businesses the necessary license to sell medically important YES antibiotics that are not currently required to be sold by a pharmacy.

California Law: SB 27 (2015) requires a prescription from a CaliforniaIt’s important to understand SB licensed veterinarian in order to purchase and use MIADs in livestock, 27 and the impacts of the legislation, beginning January 1, 2018. For more information, however it’s also important to visit https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/AUS or email CDFA_AUS@cdfa.ca.gov understand what the bill does not do: • SB 27 does not impact the use of 10 California Cattleman November 2017

Key Terms

What is an antibiotic?

An antibiotic is a medicine (such as penicillin) that destroys bacteria or inhibits its growth.

What is a Medically Important Antimicrobial Drug (MIAD)?

A MIAD is an antimicrobial drug that is important for treating human disease. MIADs include all critically important, highly important, and important antimicrobial drugs listed in Appendix A of the federal Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance for Industry #152.

What is SB 27?

SB 27 (2015) is a California Senate Bill that formed the current Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) program. The law requires a veterinarian prescription to administer medically important antimicrobial drugs to livestock, beginning January 1, 2018. This is in addition to current Veterinary Feed Directive legislation on the Federal level that took effect January 1, 2017.

ANTIBIOTIC LIVESTOCK DRUGS IN CALIFORNIA Not Medically Important No prescription required Aminocoumarins

Novobiocin (only available in combination with a MIAD in California)

Medically Important Prescription or VFD required after January 1, 2018 Aminoglycosides

Bambermycins (Gainpro 10, Flavomycin)

Dihydrostreptomycin*** Gentamicin** (Garacin, Gen-Gard) Hygromycin B** (Hygromix) Neomycin** (Neo-Sol 50, Neovet) Spectinomycin* (L-S50, Speclinx-50)

Ionophores

Amphenicols

Glycolipids

Laidlomycin*** Lasalocid (Avatec, Bovatec) Monensin (Rumensin, Coban) Narasin (Maxiban, Monteban) Salinomycin (Sacox, Bio-cox)

Fluoroquinolones

Carbadox (Mecadox)

Amoxicillin*** Ampicillin*** (Polyflex) Cloxacillin*** Penicillin** (Pennchlor, R-Pen, Bactracillin)

Ceftiofur***(Naxcel, Excede, Excenel) Cephapirin (Today, Tomorrow)

Polypeptides

Quinoxalines

Penicillins

Cephalosporins

Diaminopyrimidines

Bacitracin (Pennitracin, BMD)

Erythromycin** (Gallimycin) Gamithromycin*** (Zactran) Tildipirosin*** Tilmicosin (Pulmotil AC) Tulathromycin*** (Draxxin) Tylosin** (Tylan, Tylovet, Tyloved) Tylvalosin (Aivlosin)

Florfenicol*** (Nuflor)

Pleuromutilins

Tiamulin (Denagard, Triamulox)

Macrolides

Streptogramins

Ormetoprim (Rofenaid)

Virginiamycin** (V-max, Stafac)

Sulfonamides (Sulfas)

Danofloxacin*** Enrofloxacin*** (Baytril)

Sulfadimethoxine** (Salfadived, Albon, Sulfamed) Sulfamerazine** (Poultrysulfa) Sulfamethazine** (Poultysulfa, Aureo) Sulfaquinoxaline** (Sul-Q-Nox, Poultrysulfa)

Lincosamides

Lincomycin** (Lincosol, Lincomix) Pirlimycin***

Tetracyclines

Chlortetracycline** (ChlorMax, Pennchlor) Oxytetracycline** (LA-200, Duramycin, Bio-Mycin) Tetracycline** (Duramycin, Tetramed)

Polymyxins

Polymyxin B (Terramycin)

* Feed/water drugs must follow FDA VFD and water prescription requirement as of 1/1/2017. ** May be used in feed *** Federally labeled as prescription-only (regulatory restrictions unchanged by SB 27)

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Fresno-Kings Selects award recipients

lot of discussion about this resolution and how to come up with something that the State Water Board might sign off on. A suggestion was made to consider the UC extension system as a means to provide education and certification.

The CCA staff had already been at work finding a potential author for the bill, that turned out to be Assemblymember Frank Bigelow (R-O’Neals). Thus it became AB 589.

The bill established a course to be taught by the University of California Cooperative Extension that would allow course participants to selfcertify a water diversion measurement devise and avoid costs associated with consulting a professional engineer or approved contractor as required by the regulations issued by the State Water Resources Control Board under SB 88.

This bill was signed by the governor on October 4, 2017. You can read more about the details of the bill on page 20.

The process start to finish took almost a year. However, being able to change some of the certification requirements is significant, it will provide some real financial benefits to many of our members as well as other Ag water users in California. This wouldn’t of happened without action by CCA membership along with our great staff.

Just recently, CCA was invited by California Farm Bureau to meet with White House Agriculture Special Assistant Ray Starling while he was in California visiting Ag operations and getting to see some of our great state.

CCA President Dave Daley, Billy Gatlin and myself were fortunate to sit down with Starling and his Farm Bureau hosts to talk about the White House views on agriculture.

Starling was raised on a farm in North Carolina. First and foremost he was impressed with the diversity and scope of agriculture in California. He commented briefly on the White House agenda involving regulatory and tax reform, trade issues and infra structure improvement goals. He did seem quite interested in issues impacting the West – Public Lands, ESA and a permanent fix on fire funding. He did express that California agriculture needs to make themselves more visible in Washington.

He implied many of the politicos can’t connect the dots between California and agriculture.

That’s understandable – we face the same challenge with many of our own politicians that represent us in Sacramento.

It just means we can do a better job promoting our industry at all levels, which is a good point of discussion in our coming meetings. I hope to see you at some fall meetings or the upcoming convention.

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The Big Fresno Fair wine garden was the meeting place for the Fresno-Kings Cattlemen's (FKCA) 2017 fall award banquet.

Harris Ranch Steaks were freshly grilled by Randy Perry and his Fresno State young cattlemen to go with salad, french bread, rice pilaf. Fresh dutch-oven baked peach cobbler and Fresno State vanilla ice cream.

Cattleman of the Year is Harry Habib who at 90 years young is still buying cows for a packing house and feeding heifers and steers for a feed yard.

In his 75 years of buying and selling cattle he has likely either purchased one of or bid on one of each cattleman's livestock that has gone to market.

CattlewWoman of the Year is Brooke Helsel who is the third generation to be involved in operations on her family's ranch in Sanger. She is the vice president in the local cattlewomen's unit and sits on the FKCA board and shares her story and insights through her blog Meet Your Beef.

Friend of the industry was a dual award this year. Bill Clay was a huge advocate of ranching

and a huge supporter of kids at West Hills and the Coalinga community. He was known for his horsemanship and skill.

Peter Belezzouli was a fixture on the podium each year at The Big Fresno Fair dairy sale and weekly at his auction house, Overland Stockyards. Known for his marketing expertise and promotion of the video dairy auction way of selling. Both of the genetlemen will be greatly missed by all!

"Cowboy" of the year is a female. Helen Thur has worked consigning cattle at Fresno Livestock for 16 years, In that time she has consigned over 300,000 head of cattle. She also worked at Producers in Madera and at Visalia Livestock Market.

Along with her husband Rodney and daughters Sarah and Stacy they have built their own cow herd now using some of their top commercial mommas to provide offspring that the two girls show annually at the fair.

All in all, the cattlemen and women had a delightful evening catching up with each other, eating great food, and awarding industry excellence.

Kate Horseman and Brooke Helsel.

Helen Thur and Phil Tews.

Lisa Belezzouili accepting the award on her husband's behalf.

Bill Clay's son accepting his award on his behalf.

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FURLONG RANCH

The Legacy of Giving Back

by Malorie Bankhead for the California Cattlemen's Association

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hat is now a cow-calf operation on the northern coast of California was once a dairy that was started by Patrick Aden Furlong in the mid-1870s around Tomales in Marin County. Currently, Mike Furlong, Sr., and his wife Barbara, raise predominantly Angus cows in the Jenner and Cazadero areas of the Sonoma Coast. Their son, Mike Furlong, Jr. and his wife Carrie also run Angus and Angus Hereford cross cattle on land right down to the ocean and up into the hills of the coastline, as well.

In the family operation, Mike and Barbara live on the ranch and take care of the day-to-day duties there. Mike, Jr. and Carrie live 45 minutes away from the ranch and take care of duties on a leased ranch in Sebastopol. When it comes time to call all hands on deck for brandings and larger occasions, other family members are quick to join the crew to help.

His family’s history in the ranching business in what has inspired Mike, Jr. all these years.

“Being outdoors and working with the animals has been ingrained in me since I was pretty small,” Furlong. said.

“A good friend who worked for my parents bought me my first heifer when I was five, and the rest as they say, is history.”

With a challenge from his dad to go to college and explore other options, Furlong says he wouldn’t change his pathway that lead him back to ranching. He enjoys the people who are involved in the industry and knows that it’s a good place to raise kids as he and his wife raise their 6-year-old twins, Kaitlyn and Cole.

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according to Furlong. The cattle don’t get bothered too easily, and he says there isn’t a more ideal place to run cattle as far as feed and water goes in his location. Furlong Ranches retains a closed herd of replacement heifers as they battle Anaplasmosis in the area, especially in bulls that are purchased out of the area who are not exposed.

Furlong says his father has inspired his love of agriculture the most. He enjoys watching his father do the work that he loves and admires his passion for the sheep and cattle that he tends to.

“Ranching is hard to get out of your blood once it’s there,” Furlong said.

He loves waking up on a crisp fall morning and checking for calves. Their personalities are so intriguing to Furlong and part of the reason he loves this time of year.

“Ranching is hard to get out of your blood once it’s there.”

— Mike Furlong

As president of the Sonoma Marin Cattlemen’s Association, he says being involved in his local association and going to the meetings, fundraisers and other events makes his involvement in the beef community even more special to him. He enjoys the various fundraisers the group hosts and giving back to the youth in the community to keep the kids involved in agriculture. He says he reads all the time how the average age of the farmer and rancher in the U.S. is always increasing, but he hopes to inspire more young people to become involved and stay involved.

“The more we can promote ranching to the next generation, the better off we are,” Furlong said.

Furlong has a great passion for fundraisers that benefit young people in agriculture. Each March he participated in his local cattlemen’s association’s dinner dance fundraiser that collects funds for the association to give out in scholarships – upwards of $10,00020,000! He enjoys building things to donate to the live auctions, like the beautiful custom bar he built last year for CCA’s Centennial Celebration Gala!

In other parts of their community, Furlong Ranches also provides a giving hand. Since it began, they’ve donated steers to the Range to Table Program, managed by ranching friends Cheryl LaFranchi and Frank Mongini. The cattle are finished at the Oak Ridge Angus Ranch and the meat is donated to local food banks.

Furlong has served on the Sonoma-Marin Cattlemen’s Association board for nine years, as vice president for two years and as president for the last three. He and his father have also both been awarded as the Sonoma-Marin Cattlemen’s Association Cattleman of the Year and his grandfather was the second recipient of the Outstanding North Bay Rancher when Furlong was about the same age as his kids are now. Furlong was also honored with this award in 2015.

Looking ahead, Furlong thinks ranching in California will get tougher for the next generation with rules and regulations placed on ranchers and he encourages others to become more proactive now in the environmental and water quality areas than ranchers have had to be in the past.

Furlong hopes to stay in the cattle business so that his kids can take over if they have the interest.

“It is becoming tougher and tougher to find ground to run on,” Furlong says. He hopes he can carry on the family tradition so his kids will be the sixth generation in his family to join the Sonoma County ranching community.

“I’ve always been interested to see what our ancestors would have thought about what we’ve got going on today,” Furlong said. “It’s a legacy that’s in our blood and it will keep our heritage going for future generations.”

This story is part of a series highlighting ranches in CCA’s commemorative coffee table book. To read more about the history of Furlong Ranches and other ranching families in California, pick up a copy of Since 1917: A Century of Family Legacies in the California Cattlemen’s Association.

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VET VIEWS

DEWORMING PROGRAM INTEGRAL TO HERD HEALTH from Boehringer Ingelheim You’re spending hard-earned money on dewormers.

But are they working hard for you? If you’re using the same product over and over, the wrong product for your operation, or the right product at the wrong time, the answer may be no.

Doug Ensley, DVM, technical marketing manager with Boehringer Ingelheim, said dewormers are the most overlooked aspect of many herd health programs, but also one of the most important.

Like "an iceberg" There used to be a time when we could look at cattle and know that they most likely had parasites. Today, most of the signs of parasites in cattle are subclinical and may point to a number of other afflictions altogether. Calves aren’t growing like you think they should, weaning weights are down or the gains just aren’t what they used to be. Maybe your reproductive efficiency isn’t what you expected and your pregnancy rates are lower than past years.

“You need to think of parasites as an iceberg,” Ensley said. “Most of the problem is unseen, but performance is affected. If you’ve done a good job preventing disease, but have not taken a look at your deworming protocol, maybe it’s time to talk with your veterinarian.”

In a nutshell? If you can’t put your finger on what’s wrong, it could likely be parasites.

(Your herd’s) doctor knows best Ensley said producers who have concerns about their deworming program should consult with their veterinarian, who can help them decide if they’re using the right products, or if it may be time to switch it up.

The conversation may go something like this: "Doc, I’ve been deworming the same way with the same product for many years. Do you think there’s a value in making a change" he said.

Your veterinarian may then suggest a fecal egg count reduction test to see how well your dewormer is working.

“It’s important to work with your veterinarian and utilize a fecal egg count reduction test to assess the efficacy of your current deworming program.

Then you can make an informed decision on what products to go to after that,” Ensley said.

Avermectins and benzimidazoles are the two general categories of deworming products on the market, each with different modes of action. Ensley recommends using a benzimidazole formulation either in rotation with or given at the same time as an avermectin to prevent avermectin resistant 18 California Cattleman November 2017

parasites. It is also suggested that recently purchased cattle with an unknown dewormer history receive a benzimidazole dewormer before being added to the herd.

Another reason there may be more resistance now than in the past is the type of products used — but it’s no reflection of their quality. Instead, it’s how certain products are used.

“We used to deworm once or twice a year,” Ensley explained. “But with the advent of some products that doubled as fly control, producers started using them more frequently and seeing resistance issues. Proper dosage is crucial when using products like these to help reduce resistance.”

Timing is everything So, when should producers use dewormers, both to maximize efficacy and minimize resistance? While every operation will differ, Ensley said there are general guidelines to follow.

His No. 1 piece of advice? Deworm when it’s best for the cow, not when it’s most convenient for you. He also suggests deworming cows prior to the breeding season or prior to calving. “Just think about when she needs to be at the highest nutritional level,” he said. “That’s a good time to deworm her.”

He also recommends deworming all new animals so they do not have a chance to contaminate your herd. “Ideally, you’re isolating them for a few weeks before commingling them with your other animals.

Sit down with your veterinarian and determine what is best for your operation to maximize the return for your dewormer, and doing what’s best for your animals.

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A WATER WIN

What does AB 589 mean for you?

by CCA Director of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur On Oct. 4, Governor Edmund “Jerry” Brown signed AB 589, authored by Assemblymember Frank Bigelow (R-O’Neals) and sponsored by CCA. AB 589 allows water diverters to take a course offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) to be deemed a “qualified individual” capable of installing, calibrating and certifying diversion measurement devices required by emergency regulations issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in January 2016 pursuant to SB 88 (Committee on Budget, 2015).

Under the regulations adopted by the SWRCB, all water rights holders in the state of California are required to report their diversion and use of water annually, and all water rights holders who divert more than 10 acre-feet of water per year are required to install a measuring device at the point of diversion.

Those measuring devices are required to be installed and certified by a “qualified individual,” and to be calibrated by a qualified individual every five years (additionally, any alternative compliance plan or measurement method must also be approved by a qualified individual). For diversions of less than 100 acre-feet of water per year, a “qualified individual” is defined as “a person trained and experienced in water measurement and reporting,” which “may include the diverter.” In other words, for diversions less than 100 acre-feet, a rancher is likely qualified to install, certify and calibrate his or her own measurement device.

For diversions of 100 or more acre-feet per year, however, the regulations define a “qualified individual” as a California-registered professional engineer, an employee supervised by a California-registered professional engineer or a California-licensed contractor with one of two specific certifications, C-57 (well-drilling) or C-61/D-21 (machinery and pumps).

This limited definition of a “qualified individual” is troubling for many reasons, but first and foremost among diverters’ concerns was the cost of compliance.

The requirement to hire an engineer or contractor has proved quite costly for many water diverters, especially those with remote points of diversion who were forced to compensate engineers and contractors for their travel time and expenses. Additionally, many diversions greater than 100 acre-feet are not any more complex than diversions under 100 acre-feet, meaning ranchers and other diverters were often required to pay an engineer or contractor for work they were likely capable of performing themselves.

Even engineers weren’t thrilled with the limited

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definition of a “qualified individual,” with some engineering firms stating that they had little interest in performing the work required under SB 88.

Recognizing these challenges, CCA members at the 2016 Annual Convention approved policy seeking a UCCE course that would allow diverters of 100 acrefeet or more of water per year to self-certify as qualified to install, certify and calibrate their own measurement devices. AB 589 is the realization of that policy.

When does AB 589 take effect?

AB 589 will become law on Jan. 1, 2018. That said, it is not yet clear when the first courses will be offered

by UCCE. Under AB 589, the SWRCB and UCCE are required to initially collaborate on the curriculum for the courses, a process which has not yet begun (though CCA is working with the SWRCB and UCCE to ensure that this process occurs as quickly as possible to ensure that courses are offered without delay). CCA will keep you informed on the agencies’ progress and the availability of future courses.

Who can take the UCCE courses?

Under AB 589, a water right holder, a lessee of property that is subject to a water right or an employee of the water right holder or lessee can install, certify and calibrate a water measurement device (or certify an alternative compliance plan) upon completion of a UCCE measurement course.

By extending the pool of potential course enrollees beyond mere water rights holders to lessees and employees, the hope is that the law will be sufficiently flexible to realistically provide relief to ranchers and other water diverters. However, to avoid running afoul of existing licensing requirements, it was necessary to prohibit an individual from taking the course and then performing in a for-hire capacity for other water diverters.

What will the course look like?

It is not yet clear what the UCCE courses will look like, as the SWRCB and UCCE are required to collaborate on a curriculum prior to developing the courses. That said, initial conversations with UCCE personnel suggested that the courses would likely be a half-day or full day, and would contain a classroom portion and a “field”

portion to ensure that attendees could translate the course material into effective on-the-ground water measurement.

Additionally, AB 589 requires that course participants pass a proficiency test after the course to ensure that they are indeed qualified to measure their diversion of water.

Again, CCA will keep you informed as the specifics of the course curriculum begin to emerge.

How will AB 589 impact me specifically?

To be clear, no diverters are required to take the UCCE courses—any diverter may still hire an engineer or contractor to conduct their diversion measurement. AB 589 merely seeks to provide some relief for those who wish to take a course rather than hiring an engineer or contractor.

A number of factors dictate how AB 589 could impact any given diverter, including whether one has already installed a measurement device, whether one has requested additional time for compliance and how much additional time has been granted. The following sections seek to explain some common examples: If you’ve already installed a measurement device or submitted an alternative compliance plan

Most diverters of 100 acre-feet of water or more per year were already required to install a measuring device

by January 1, 2017 or July 1, 2017, unless they filed an extension of time request. For those diverters of 100 or more acre-feet per year who have already complied with SB 88 by hiring an engineer or contractor to install a measurement device, courses offered pursuant to AB 589 will have little immediate impact.

That said, regulations adopted by the SWRCB do require that a measurement device be calibrated by a qualified individual at least once every five years. Under current regulation, then, those who had measurement devices installed and certified by Jan. 1, 2017 or July 1, 2017 will have to have those devices calibrated and certified again by Jan. 1, 2022 or July 1, 2022, respectively.

Under AB 589, those diverters may take a UCCE course and become qualified to calibrate and certify their own devices, without the need to hire an engineer or contractor to do such work in the future.

If you were granted an extension of time (or have a pending request for extension of time)

Under the emergency regulations adopted by the SWRCB in 2016, a diverter can request an extension

of time up to 24 months to comply with the diversion measurement regulations (according to SWRCB staff, the SWRCB has already received more than 1,200 requests for extensions of time, and has thus far responded to approximately 400 requests).

For those diverters who have been granted relatively substantial extensions of time (well into 2018, for instance), AB 589 will likely provide an opportunity to install and certify their own measurement devices because the UCCE courses will likely be available prior to their extended compliance dates.

It is currently less clear how AB 589 will impact those whose extension-of-time requests place their new compliance dates prior to Jan. 1, 2018 (AB 589’s effective date) or before the earliest available UCCE courses. According to SWRCB staff, their database precludes the possibility of diverters modifying existing extension requests. That said, SWRCB staff is working on programming changes that will allow for resubmission of extension requests. If you have been granted a time extension that places your compliance date in 2017 or early 2018, watch CCA’s publications for updated information on re-submitting a further extension, or contact the CCA office.

If you have a diversion-to-storage of between 100 and 200 acre-feet per year

A limited class of water rights holders with diversions greater than 100 acre-feet per year have yet to come up against a compliance deadline: those with diversions to storage less than 200 acre-feet per year. For individuals in this group, the compliance deadline for the installation of a measurement device is Jan. 1, 2018.

For those with diversions to storage between 100 and 200 acre-feet per year who would like to avail themselves of a UCCE course instead of hiring an engineer or contractor to install and certify a measuring device, CCA recommends that you submit an extension-of-time request of at least 6 months (placing your proposed compliance date at July 1, 2018 or later) and mention in the extension request your desire to self-certify under a UCCE course offered pursuant to AB 589.

Of course, extension-of-time requests are not due until Jan. 1, 2018, so it may prove prudent to hold off on filing an extension request until details emerge regarding the availability of the first UCCE courses.

Details are still emerging regarding implementation of AB 589, and CCA will seek to keep you informed on the latest developments while striving to provide ranchers maximum regulatory relief. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Kirk Wilbur in the CCA office.

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CHIMES

FARM-TO-FORK FESTIVAL PROVIDES CONSUMER INTERACTION

by Tehama County CattleWoman Jean Barton On Sept. 23, riders of the Mt. Lassen Motor Transit visited the 5th annual Farm-to-Fork Festival on the Capitol Mall in Sacramento. It was a half mile of California grown food, wine and beer in a free family event.

Focusing on food, wine and beer, the festival illustrated the diversity and source of hundreds of crops. A one-stop course in what California farmers and ranchers produce. At the California Rice booth, one woman couldn't believe her rice came from those "weed seed heads.�

However, for us country folks there were too many people, since they expected 65,000 people between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. I do believe they reached their goal or more.

In all, 125 vendors lined both sides of the mall, while the grassy mall in the center had a music stage with seating and three demonstration stages, plus a kids demonstration stage.

There was also a cornhole tournament during the day.

There were 20 craft breweries and 12 wineries selling their beverages. Down by the music stage were the food trucks selling tacos, burritos, tostados, chili burgers, tri tip sandwiches, sausages, etc.

On the mall Pacific Seafood was barbecuing oysters and selling shrimp cocktails. Another booth had tater tots with pulled pork. But it was lines of 15 to 20 people and a wait of up to 45 minutes at any place selling food.

Among the olive oil booths I saw Lucero Olive Oil from Corning, and Llano Seco in Chico was selling heirloom beans. At V.Miller Meats, I bought Land Jager, a sausage made with Llano Seco Pork. Rancho Llano Seco had a 5x8 card on one side including a map of a pork animal. "We grow food & feed. We raise pigs. We butcher, salt & smoke.

We cook with fire. We purvey. You enjoy." While a history of the ranch, a sixth generation family farm was on the back.

The Nugget Market in Woodland had their name spelled in vegetables. While Raley's showed how mushrooms are grown in a block of potting soil. You could buy beautiful fruit and vegetables in their tents. Don't know how many thousand carrots with green top were given away.

My goal was to see and photograph the Placer-Nevada CattleWomen with California CattleWomen booth, and I was not disappointed. The California Beef Ambassadors Emyli Palmer, Hannah Wilkerson, Bekah Numez, Katelyn Priddy and Maxwell Carlisle had people six deep wanting beef recipes and information about beef. They gave beef sticks, eight inches long, and 3,000 were gone in three hours. Stanford Meat Co. had made the sticks, and LongHorn Meats put each in a plastic sleeve.

There was brochures and information from the beef breeds, Charolais, Long Horn, Hereford and Angus. There were photographs of Angus bull, cow, or calf available, plus the beef cuts information. Roseville Meat Co. lent 22 California Cattleman November 2017

the large Hereford plastic animal, and on its neck was a cowbell. When a little child rang the bell, as they tend to do, they received a child's t-shirt from the American Hereford Association. I don't know how many they started with, but all were gone while I was present. Maxine daCosta, PlacerNevada CattleWomen Farm-to-Fork Coordinator, did a great job securing the insurance coverage from California Cattlemen, the boxes of beef brochures from California Beef Council, the information from the beef breeds, the banners from California CattleWomen, the Hereford with beef cuts information, etc.

A friend of daCosta in Reno, Nev., Kimmie Candy Company, sent small packets of candy that were given to the booth visitors. CattleWomen helping at the booth were CCW President Cheryl Foster, Carole Guertin, Callie Borror and Emmily Miller.

They were busy replenishing the beef brochures and recipes, pencils, beef sticks, and candy as they quickly disappeared. Keeping the workers happy, Maxine daCosta had ice cold bottles of water, small delicious sandwiches, and mini pineapple upside down cupcakes, plus some chairs.

The booth was lots of exposure for beef as the public asked questions of the Beef Ambassadors.

I have worked educating about beef at California State Fair, Pennsylvania Farm Show, Maryland State Fair, New York State Fair, the World Ag Expo, Ag Day at the Capitol, and the women's shows in Washington D.C; Charlotte, NC; Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT, but I have never seencrowds like they had at Farm-to-Fork 2017.

Beef Ambassadors (LtoR) Emyli Palmer, Jr. North Region Beef Ambassador; Hannah Wilkinson, Jr, Central Region B/A; Katelyn Priddy, Sr, South Region; and Maxwell Carlisle, Sr. Central Region, offering beef pamphlets to visitors; while in Tehama Cattlewoman Callie Borror and California Cattlewomen President Cheryl Foster look on.

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TAKING ACTION

California cattlemen and women raise funds for legislative supporters

by Malorie Bankhead for the California Cattlemen's Association

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hat began over 30 years ago as a “legislative round-up” event has evolved into a bi-annual multi-faceted event hosted by Harris Ranch in Coalinga. One of the very first Cattle-PAC event took place in July of 1987 at the California State Fairgrounds in Sacramento as a unique invitational legislative team penning event.

The event drew 200 spectators and 25 legislators who participated on horseback, according to the California Cattleman! What a sight!

The California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Political Action Committee (Cattle-PAC) is a voluntary political action committee that works in conjunction with the CCA objective to educate political campaigns, candidates and office holders who make decisions that affect laws and regulations impacting beef producers in California.

You can make a contribution to join for $200 each year, and get access to receptions at the CCA Convention and Midyear Meeting, but what do your dollars do to ensure the longevity of ranching in California?

The Cattle-PAC fund helps support candidates and campaigns sympathetic to beef producers to get elected and stay in office. But maybe more importantly, those dollars help bridge the gap between the cattle industry and those who may not know much about it or support it, by funding

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tours or educational opportunities, that help better acquaint those legislators with issues and topics important to ranchers in California.

This year, the Cattle-PAC event was once again held at Harris Ranch with a great turn our for the morning team sorting event. As usual, the dinner and live auction was well attended and enjoyed by all! CCA would like to extend a sincere thank you to Harris Ranch and their team for once again hosting this successful event, and all of the sponsors and people who donated to the auction. As a result, the California Cattlemen’s Association Cattle-PAC raised $160,000 at this year’s event.

CCA would also like to congratulate this year’s winning teams for the team sorting event!

1st place: Pedro Lizama, Mandy Lizama, Anthony Xavier and Carlos Silva 2nd place: Pedro Lizama, Mandy Lizama, Duane Baxley and Mike Lofton 3rd place: Seth Scribner, Wendy Scribner, John Donati and Brett Reeves If you have any questions about Cattle-PAC or how to contribute, please call the CCA office at (916) 444-0845. We hope to see you at the next Cattle-PAC event in 2019!

Dave Wood and John Lacey watch the team sorting.

Pedro Lizama was the winner of the team sorting calcutta.

John Lacey, Corky Ullman, Seth Scribner, Eric Isaacson, Wendy Scribner and John Donati.

1st place sorting team: Pedro Lizama, Mandy Lizama, Carlos Silva and Anthony Xavier.

3rd place sorting team: Seth Scribner, Wendy Scribner, John Donati and Brett Reeves.

2nd place team Mandy Lizama Gun raffle winner Paul Tognazzini pictured with Kaitlin and - (not pictured: Duane Baxley and Mike Lofton.

Heely.

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2017 CATTLE-PAC EVENT SUPPORTERS A. Scott Jackson Trucking A1 Equipment Rentals Admire General Contracting Allflex USA, Inc. Alturas Ranches Andreini & Co. Airport Specialty Products, Inc. Associated Feed Audie Martin B & K Cattle - Brian & Kate Rouch Baker Commodities Baker Farming Partnership Bayer Animal Health Billingsley Tire Service Blitz Electric, LLC Bob Martin Boehringer Ingelheim Boer Commodities Bogie's Pump Systems Branco & Sons Branco Ranch Furnishings Brandt Co., Inc. Butte County Cattlemen's Association California Cattlemen's Association California Water Services Camille Acosta Cattlemen's Livestock Market Centennial Livestock Central Valley Beef Central Valley Trailer Repair CHR-Hansen Clayton Industries Cliff Detar Crane Ridge Livestock Cunningham & Associates Danco Electric DarPro Ingredients Dave Daley Dave Wood David T. Wood Don Flanigan Duane Baxley Dustin Burkhart E.B. Wakeman Echeverria Cattle Company El Toro Land & Cattle Co. Elanco Emergency Command Support

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STATE YOUNG CATTLEMEN'S GROUP TAKES ON SUPPORT ROLE FOR LOCAL LEVEL from the 2017 Young Cattlemen's Committee Officer Team After decades of helping young people pursue their interests in the beef industy, the state Young Young Cattlemen's Committee (YCC) is taking on a new role and as an officer team, we are optimistic about what the future holds.

As a year of leadership for our 2017 YCC state officers comes to a close next month, the new friendships and memories we have made will not. Each team member has dedicated time and travel to YCC in order to pursue their knowledge and passion in the beef industry, as well as expand the involvement of young adults in our industry. As an officer team, we hope to have made a positive impact on the young cattlemen that follow in our footsteps through their local chapters.

"I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to serve as the California YCC Chair this year. I am overwhelmed by the multitude of opportunities and friendships the industry has afforded me. Overall, I feel the most valuable part of the experience is the wonderful people I met along the way.

"I value the opportunity we had to meet and speak with our state legislators,

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along-side the producers being affected by the legislation, and speak on behalf of the next generation of the beef industry. I am thankful for the support and comradery of my teammates as well as the relationships I have fostered with YCC members throughout the state.

"I value the opportunity to have been mentored by Malorie Bankhead, our advisor, who always instilled passion and hard-work into everything we did. I recognize all this industry has afforded me in the short four years I have spent in YCC and would like to urge other members to get involved and take advantage of every possible opportunity." – Rebecca Swanson, YCC chair, Chico State "I would like to thank the California Young Cattlemen’s State Officer Team and our amazing advisor, Malorie Bankhead, for all the great experiences that we shared over the past year. If I had to identify some of my favorite parts of the year it would be the CCA & CCW Convention (Reno), the Annual Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show (Nashville) and the industry tours (Fresno).

At these events, I was able to create connections with other YCC members and with industry members.

"The first event was an amazing experience because each YCC chapter had a great turnout so we were able to mingle and make friends from schools across the state.

The next event was incredible because it showed me the magnitude of the industry and let me meet other young cattlemen from across the nation. The last event was the Beef Symposium at Fresno State where we went on industry tours to places like Cargill, Hansen’s Feed Yard and the Boston Ranch. The year was a success with an amazing group of leaders surrounding us; we had the opportunity to learn from the CCA officers and build relationships with them at events such as the CaliforniaArizona Feeder Cattle Meeting, Legislative Breakfast and the Cattle PAC event at Harris Ranch.

"We have had an amazing time and I want to thank all of the members and industry representatives who have made the experience such a great time. It was a pleasure to work with Rebecca, Melissa and Rebecca as they all worked hard to accomplish our goals and to build the involvement of our chapters in the beef industry. Thank you to all industry members who supported our team and the other young cattlemen."

– Steven Pozzi, YCC vice chair, Fresno State "It truly has been a pleasure to serve on the 2017 YCA State Committee. I would like to thank all of the individuals who helped our team travel to some great conferences throughout the year.

These conferences served as a reminder of why I am so honored to be a part of such a great industry. The best part about serving on Committee was not only getting to spread my knowledge to other college students, but also, receiving great words of wisdom from industry leaders. I look forward to the upcoming state convention and I am excited to reconnect with the many individuals I have met throughout the year."

– Rebecca Barnett, YCC secretary, UC Davis

supporting the young cattlemen that will soon be leading the beef industry. And last but most definitely not least, thank you Laird Manufacturing for sponsoring our trip to NCBA in Nashville this year. Of all the memories thus far in my college career, NCBA in Nashville remains my number one. From the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Cattlemen’s College and General Sessions, to attempting not to get lost in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, there was never a dull moment in Nashville. My experiences as a State YCC Officer have made me a knowledgeable representative of the cattle and ranching industry, a better leader, more focused student, and driven my passion to succeed in the beef industry. It has been an honor to work alongside Rebecca, Steven and Rebecca this year and I am confident that the friendships built through this team will far outlast our days as YCC members."

– Melissa Hardy, YCC publicity chair, Cal Poly SLO Special note: The 2017 California YCC officer team will be the last state YCC officer team. CCA is refocusing its efforts to support local young cattlemen's chapters through their activities and involvement in the beef cattle community. If your chapter has a specific need for CCA assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.

"Words cannot express the gratitude I have for opportunities YCC has given me and the people with which I have been able to build friendships. Thank you to our advisor, Malorie Bankhead, for keeping us on task throughout the year, coordinating many trips and being a continual source of inspiration. Thank you to the CCA officer team, CCA Allied Industry Council, CCA and CCW members and our various sponsors for November 2017 California Cattleman 31

MEMORIAL FUND NAMED IN HONOR OF SHASTA COUNTY RANCHER STEVE MOLLER Steve Moller, a long time member and leader of both Shasta County Cattlemen’s Association and California Cattlemen’s Association, passed away last year. In his honor, his peers have chosen to start a project fund to aid the youth that he was so passionate about during his life.

At the CCA level, Steve served as a state director and chairman of the Beef Quality Assurance Committee. He was actively involved in range, water and land use issues that impact producers across the state. Additionally, he was a 4-H Beef Leader in Contra Costa County.

If ever there was a youth member interested in raising a steer for the local fair he would sell them a steer for market price and deferred payment on the steer until it was sold at the Jr. Livestock auction.

His passion for youth and beef cattle production were deep and unwavering.

In 2016, the Shasta County Cattlemen’s Association developed a revolving loan program in his memory to help youth purchase beef project animals (steers or bred heifers) that would be exhibited and sold at Shasta District Fair.

This program awarded two loans for the 2017 Shasta District Fair.

The exhibitors repaid the funds in a timely fashion and applications have been sent to local 4-H beef leaders, Grange leaders and Vocational Agriculture Instructors.

The application process is simple. The policies governing the loans are as follow: 1. Open only to applicants qualified to exhibit at Shasta District Fair.

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3. Applications will be reviewed and recipient(s) determined by committee by the end of that October.

4. The upper limit on the funds provided not to exceed the market value (average price at Shasta Livestock Auction Yard) of an 800-900-pound commercial feeder steer in the fall plus $200 (recognizing that sometimes breeders need to charge a little more for selling project animals to youth).

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The amendment to the presidential disaster declaration of October 10, 2017 now makes federal assistance available to eligible individuals and business owners in a total of six northern California counties: Butte, Lake, Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma and Yuba.

Survivors who primarily reside in one of the six designated counties can apply online at DisasterAssistance. gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585.

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INFORMATION AGE California ranchers ride market roller coaster as news spreads faster than ever

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t’s been said that we live in a crazy world. It’s also been argued that the world has always been crazy, we just have more access to the news today. Perhaps the latter is true. As the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) entered its ninth decade, technology was about to blow the top off of the industry.

Ranchers now had access to more information than they could have ever fathomed at a faster rate than many of them would have liked.

By 1997, the phrase “the good old days” was more common than ever as the agriculture industry – and likely every other industry – was tipped on its head by the World Wide Web. Buzz about invention of this wild new thing called “the Internet” left even the most progressive of cattlemen and women with their heads spinning as they tried to keep up.

As we have come to realize today, much good has come from the advent of Internet technology. But that isn’t to say it was welcomed by all. They idea alone was a lot to digest for most.

According to Past CCA Executive Vice President John Braly, the inception of the Internet is something that today we are grateful for but initially caused a lot more work than some thought it was worth.

“We’ve come a long way since then. It seems like another lifetime ago when we were dealing with slow dial-up connections. Early on we still relied on the fax machine to get a lot of our information because many CCA members, especially in the extreme rural parts of the state were slow to get on board,” Braly said.

He explained that technology was moving so fast that computers, and subsequently cell phones, were quickly getting smaller and faster more quickly than CCA could keep up at times.

“Looking back, it is amazing to see what the technology has done for all sectors of agriculture, not just the beef industry,” Braly said."But back then, in our small office, it was impossible to keep up with changing technology."

Today, many producers keep their ranch records on their cell phone, but even in the 1990s it was much more common to keep records on a personal computer, or perhaps more commonly, written in a paper tablet.

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Braly said while the Internet and new technology did create a lot of excitement in the workplace, the overwhelming majority of beef producers were too busy getting their boots dirty to pay much attention.

The hot button issues that Braley said consumed much of the CCA staff and officers’ time included international trade, animal welfare and environmental issues. It seems some things never change.

Braly was at the helm of CCA when the Dixon Auction Yard was burned down by animal rights activits and reminds that the CCA office had also been a target of some extreme activists.

"It was a scary time," Braly said. "We had to be vigilant and aware of the risks around us but it was also a good time to remember who and what we were working for."

Despite the never-ending work load Braly said he, his staff and the volunteer leadership continuously faced, he says he never viewed his tenure at CCA as a job or a career, but more as a labor of love.

“The folks I worked with, both the tremendously committed leadership and the dedicated staff were people I am proud to call friends and those relationships are ones that I value to this day,” Braly said.

Plagued by drought in 1997 and 1998, producers in many parts of the country were struggling to get by due to a number of unfortunate circumstances. Cattlemen nationwide were facing a double whammy as they reaped some of the lowest beef prices in recent history. Known for being eternal optimists, ranchers simply sat back and waited for prices to turn around. In the meantime, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Executive Officer Chuck Schroeder said it was a good time to let consumers enjoy beef.

He pointed out in a letter to the Food Marketing Institute that grocers were featuring beef in their meat cases in order to pass low prices on to consumers.

Low prices continued through 1999, when industrysupported legislation to help the crisis was shot down.

Eventually things started looking up in the early part of the new millennium.

Jerry Hemsted, Cottonwood, who served as CCA president in 1999 and 2000 said it was an interesting time to

be in leadership at CCA as so many things were happening. of new operating costs for beef processors that continue to “The cattle business is full of ups and downs,” Hemsted this day, and forced them to make many millions of dollars in said. “The market pretty much fell out of bed in 1997 and new capital expenditures. New BSE-related rules also resulted 1998 in a time when the economy as a whole wasn't great. in revenue losses after products were banned from the food Interest rates were high, banks didn't want to loan money and supply. The loss of most export markets also briefly forced it was pretty tramatic for a lot of people.” domestic beef and live cattle prices lower.

In 1998 when the California Rangeland Trust was formed, "Our job wasn't to fix global export fallout, that was the Hemsted said it was CCA's way of helping ranchers have an job of the administration and the USDA as it was on a much incentive to keep their ag land in the family rather than selling larger scale than we could operate on at that point in time," it for real estate, which was a much easier choice for some."

Higgins said. "But the job we would have in monitoring a large In 1999 and 2000 the market rebounded for a time and number of new regulations like country of origin labeling Hemsted said CCA found friends in the natural resources and new testng regulations as a result of that one cow, is community and members worked to show the positive something that kept CCA staff busy for months and even environmental impacts of ranching. From tiger salamander years following the incident." habitat protection to the implementation of clean water Export bans produced by far the largest cost. In all, projects, CCA enjoyed positive press.

75 countries eventually shut their doors to U.S. beef.

But like Hemsted said, farming and ranching is full of Presupposing that export values had remained at 2003's $3.856 ups and downs and it wasn’t long before the beef industry, billion level in succeeding years, by industry estimates, $8.829 in California and across the country would find itself in billion was lost from 2004 to 2008. a economic free fall when a cow with bovine spongiform “It was a wild time. I would have to say those events were encephalitis (BSE), usually referred to as mad cow disease, was definitely some of the most memorable I experienced during detected on Dec. 23, 2003. my time at CCA,” Higgins said.

Now that the Internet and mainstream media were Today, BSE has slid down significantly on the list of available at fingertips worldwide, cattlemen and women economic forces shaping the beef industry, which is a received word of the man cow almost instantly. Often touted testament to every one of the thousands of ranchers, cattle as the “cow that stole Christmas,” the BSE event unraveled feeders and all those who work hard each day making the quickly and unfairly hit beef producers hard. safety of U.S. beef job a top priority as it is brought from the Harris Ranch’s John Harris took the opportunity to speak pasture to the plate. publicly about the incident, which stemmed from one single Resilience is something ranchers are known for and cow that tested positive for the disease in Washington State. something that CCA members have always prided themselves “We’ve always worked to keep this from happening with th year, the availability of our cattle,” Harris told the San Francisco Chronicle. “There is no on. As CCA prepared to enter its 90 technology and advancements in science would continue to concern with our beef but no one foresaw how one isolated add to rancherss ability to thrive in a friendly environment and incident like this could create such a market drop.” rapidly react in negative ones .

Then CCA Executive Vice President Ben Higgins was also on damage control duty during the crisis and told the Chronicle that ranchers know the rules and follow federal safety This article is the ninth in a 10-part series covering top issues within each decade of CCA’s 100-year history. standards.

"We planned on Dec. 23 being a slow day in the office as we prepared to leave for the Christmas holiday," Higgins said. "We heard USDA Secretary Veneman's announcement and almost immediatley we had reporters on the phone wanting an explanation."

Several countries immediately banned the import of U.S. beef, including top importers Japan, South Korea, Mexico and Hong Kong. Exports at the time totaled $2.6 billion. Now, 14 years later, the U.S. beef industry has just recently secured importation into some of those countries.

"CCA staff, officers and members conducted over 100 media interviews within 72 hours of the news. Our response effort to calm the concerns of domestic consumers through the media during one of the biggest crises imaginable is something I am still proud of today," Higgins said.

That one cow did more than steal Christmas, she cost the industry billions of dollars in lost exports of beef cuts and variety The mass media quickly shared the news of the BSE-positive cow thtat was announced Dec. 23, 2003 while agriculture commodity groups scrambled in response to the news. meats. She added tens of millions of dollars November 2017 California Cattleman 35

Arioso Named Livestock Man of the Year Joseph Arioso from Pixley was named 2017 California Livestock Manof Year at the Grand National Livestock Show in San Francisco, Oct 14, 2017.

Arioso is a prominent registered Holstein dairyman, milking 2,900 cows, with 2,600 replacements, farming 1,450 acres of alfalfa, corn and wheat. In 2015 he bred the Holstein USA Star of the breed Air-osa Redbull 12417 Excellent 95, which was the first time a cow West of the Mississippi has won the prestigious award, and in addition she produced over 69,000 pounds of milk that year. She was also nominated All American as a breeder.

Among his contributions to the community and industry include President of Tulare Dairy Herd Improvement Association; President - South San Joaquin Holstein Association; California Jr. College Ag Advisory; College of Sequoias Ag Advisory, Tulare High School Ag Advisory; President of California Holstein Association; President of Tulare Co. Farm Bureau; a member of the Holstein USA genetic advancement committee and current board Chair of Farm Credit West.

The Livestock Man of the Year Award is given annually at the Grand National Rodeo by the California Chamber of Commerce. Agriculture commodity groups collaborate to select a winner of the prestigious award.

CCA congratulates Arioso on this tremendous honor.

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In Memory John Willms

John Roger Willms passed away at the age of 66 after a short illness. John was born in Oakdale to Raymond and Marjorie Willms and was the great grandson of John R. Willms, who settled on the ranch in 1852. He attended Oakdale schools and Modesto Junior College. After college he joined the Army National Guard. Over the years he worked at various businesses in Oakdale, and most recently worked at Farmers Livestock Market.

John lived most of his life on the Willms Ranch, and with his brother, Gary, raised beef cattle and then they changed to the European breeds. He loved his cattle and the ranch life and he, Gary, and his son, Jared, were still raising cattle

on the ranch. In his younger years John enjoyed waterskiing, snow skiing, and golfing.

John will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who took life in stride and his strength up until the end will never be forgotten. He loved his family, daughter Jennifer Hoff (Donovan), and son, Jared Willms (Emily), and grandchildren Parker, Mason, Mette, and Brock. John is survived by his sisters, Shirley McPhee, Barbara Barbagelata, and Carolyn Lopez and his brother, Gary Willms; and his former wife, Gale Willms.

A Celebration of Life was held at the Willms Ranch on Oct. 7

Loren "Shorty" Crabtree

Loren “Shorty” Crabtree of Alturas, was born into ranching in Ravendale, on Nov. 9, 1930, and he remained a lifetime rancher in Nevada, eastern Oregon and Modoc County until his passing at the age of 86, on Oct. 16, 2017 in Alturas.

As a Modoc High Class of 1948 graduate, Shorty enjoyed his 69th reunion this year. A U.S. Navy veteran, Shorty was a messman/cook for four years during the Korean War, until his discharge in 1955, when he returned to Modoc County.

As the brand inspector for Modoc County for 24 years, when Shorty retired, he then served as a Modoc County Supervisor for six years. He was a member of the Modoc County Cattlemen’s Association, which awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He was also a past member of Davis Creek and Alturas Granges.

On Feb. 12, 1977 in Carson City, Shorty married Sharon Ousley, who was the love of his life. They had one son Loren D. A friend of Shorty’s once said that Sharon “made Shorty’s life when she married him.” Shortly after they were married, they built their home together on property that Shorty had owned for years. Sharon and Shorty celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2017.

Shorty loved raising purebred “Crabtree Red Angus.”

In 2003, the first year he his took heifers to the big sale organized by the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, he and Sharon were recognized with an award for “Best Pen of Heifers” at the Fallon, Nev., All-Breed Bull and Heifer Sale.

He was a brutally honest person who was proud that he never owed anyone, anything, and wasn’t a “joiner,” but

Wedding bells Power & Kingdon

Vanessa Power and Travis Kingdon were married Aug. 26 in Taylorville surrounded by friends and family. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Dana Power of Modesto and the groom is the son of Brian and Heather Kingdon of Taylorsville. Together the couple run a cow/calf operation near Taylorsville, where they have made their first home.

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knew many friends. Shorty was predeceased by his son Loren D. Crabtree in June 1995; his parents Ruby and Leo Crabtree and six brothers. He was the last surviving brother.

He is survived by his wife Sharon, sisters-in-law Onalea Sweeney (Les), Cindy Stevens (Larry); brotherin-law Duane Ousley (Anna); niece Cathy Williamson (Kevin); niece Arlene Huhtala (Dennis); nephews Larry Crabtree (Denise), Ray Crabtree (Gladys), Carl Crabtree (Carolyn) and many friends.

A service in his honor was held Oct. 21. Memorial donations are welcome and may be sent to Modoc County CattleWomen, Attention: Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 711, Alturas, CA 96101.

Porterfield named Siskiyou Cattleman of the YEar Chet Porterfield, the 2017 Siskiyou County Cattleman of the Year is a lifelong rancher and Siskiyou County cowboy known for his devotion to the community and way of life.

Born in 1962 in Klamath Falls, Ore., Porterfield grew up being actively involved in his family’s cattle ranch operation east of Dorris. He attended school in Butte Valley and went on to graduate college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with degrees in mechanized agriculture and animal science.

Following graduation, he worked at a pack station in the Sierra Nevada mountains north of Bishop, and then on the home ranch for a year before marrying high school sweetheart Tara Miller in 1986. They lived near Woodland for two years, where Chet managed a commercial rice drying operation, and then moved back to Siskiyou County for good in 1988 to begin their own commercial cattle operation, TC Ranch.

Their cattle herd began with primarily Herefords and soon included Angus bulls, with the black baldy cross continuing to be the main focus of the breeding program.

The cowherd moved to seasonal leased pasture three times a year until they found a permanent home ranch on Red Rock Road, east of Macdoel, in 1994. The cows now summer on a combination of U.S. Forest Service permit ground north of the Tennant area and on private leases. TC Ranch has been part of the Harris Ranch Partnership for Quality Program Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)

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Advertisers’ Index Amador Angus............................................................. 38 American AgCredit........................................................ 7 American Hereford Association................................... 40 Andreini & Company................................................... 13 Bar R Angus................................................................. 38 Bayer Animal Health.................................................... 23 BMW Angus................................................................. 38 Bovine Elite, LLC......................................................... 43 Broken Arrow Angus................................................... 38 Broken Box Ranch....................................................... 42 Buchanan Angus Ranch............................................... 38 Byrd Cattle Co.............................................................. 38 California Angus Days................................................... 9 California State University, Chico................................ 42 California Wagyu Breeders, Inc................................... 42 Cattle Industry Convention.......................................... 27 Charron Ranch............................................................ 38 Cherry Glen Beefmasters............................................. 41 CoBank.......................................................................... 7 Conlan Ranches California.......................................... 42 Conlin Supply Company, Inc........................................ 16 Corsair Angus Ranch................................................... 38 Dal Porto Livestock...................................................... 39 Donati Ranch............................................................... 38 Edwards, Lien, Toso, Inc.............................................. 42 Farm Credit West........................................................... 7 Five Star Land Company.............................................. 42 Freitas Rangeland Improvements................................ 31 Fresno State Ag Foundation......................................... 42 Furtado Angus............................................................. 39 Furtado Livestock Enterprises..................................... 43 Genoa Livestock........................................................... 41 Gonsalves Ranch.......................................................... 39 Harrell Hereford Ranch............................................... 41 HAVE Angus................................................................ 39 Hogan Ranch............................................................... 40 Hone Ranch................................................................. 40 Hufford's Herefords..................................................... 41 J-H Feed, Inc................................................................ 42 J/V Angus..................................................................... 40

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Knipe Land Company.................................................. 42 Lambert Ranch............................................................ 40 Lander Veterinary Clinic.............................................. 42 Little Shasta Ranch...................................................... 41 Loomix California........................................................ 44 McPhee Red Angus...................................................... 40 Noahs Angus Ranch..................................................... 39 Norbrook................................................................32, 33 O'Connell Ranch.......................................................... 39 ORIgen......................................................................... 43 Orvis Cattle Company.................................................. 40 P.W. Gillibarnd Cattle Co............................................. 40 Pacific Trace Minerals.............................................42, 45 Pitchfork Cattle Co....................................................... 41 Ray-Mar Ranches......................................................... 39 Red River Farms.......................................................... 40 Sammis Ranch............................................................. 39 Scales Northwest.......................................................... 36 Schafer Ranch.............................................................. 39 Schohr Herefords......................................................... 41 Shasta Livestock Auction Yard..................................... 19 Sierra Ranches............................................................. 41 Silveira Bros................................................................. 40 Silveus Rangeland Insurance....................................... 13 Skinner Livestock Transportation................................ 43 Sonoma Mountain Herefords....................................... 41 Spanish Ranch............................................................. 41 Stanislaus Farm Supply................................................ 16 Sweetlix....................................................................... 36 Tehama Angus Ranch................................................... 39 Teixeira Cattle Co......................................................... 39 Tumbleweed Ranch...................................................... 41 Turlock Livestock Auction Yard..................................... 2 Veterinary Service, Inc................................................. 42 VF Red Angus.............................................................. 40 Vintage Angus Ranch..............................................40, 48 Western Nugget National............................................. 17 Western Video Market................................................... 3 Wulff Brothers Livestock.............................................. 39

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THE FEMALE SALE

VINTAGE ANGUS WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR 2017 FEMALE BUYERS...

VINTAGE RITA 5578

REG. NO. 18244030 A special thank you to Herbster Angus Farm, Falls City, NE for their selection of Vintage Rita 5578, a V A R Discovery 2240 daughter. The $200,000 top selling 1/2 interest female of the 2017 Female sale.

VINTAGE BLACKBIRD 7260

REG. NO. 18748526 A special thank you to Riverbend Ranch, Idaho Falls, ID for their selection of Vintage Blackbird 7260, a Basin Payweight 1682 daughter. The $200,000 top selling female of the 2017 Female sale.

VINTAGE BLACKBIRD 7203

REG. NO. 18745213 A special thank you to Herbster Angus Farm, Falls City, NE for their selection of Vintage Blackbird 7203, a V A R Discovery 2240 daughter. The $140,000 top selling 1/2 interest female of the 2017 Female sale.

78 LOTS GROSSED $2,721,950 2017 “GENETIC GOLD” FEMALE SALE CUSTOMERS

44 Farms, TX David Adams, MI Wesly Agredano, CA Angus of Clear Creek, LLC, TX Avila Cattle Co, CA Bar Mule Shoe Ranch, CA Belle Point Ranch, AR Betts Angus Farms, UT Black Gold Genetics, IL Blue Lake Catle Ranch, KY Boyd Beef Cattle, KY Tony Bushmeyer, MO Crazy K Ranch, TN Deer Valley Farm, TN Double Creek Farms, TX Dubas Cattle Co., NE Dusty A Ranch, AZ Edisto Pines Farm, SC Evans Farms, Inc, TX Executive Ranch, VA Express Ranches, OK EZ Angus Ranch, CA Fairway Farms Angus, TX Ficken Angus Ranch, CA Five Star Land & Livstock, CA Friendship Farms, GA Gladewater Farms, IL Gobbell Farms, TN Fred Hayes, CA Herbster Angu, NE Hertlein Cattle Co., CA High Roller Angus, TX Huwa Cattle, CO Jacs Ranch, AR Keith Gardiner Farming, CA Steve Knight, MO

Josh Kraus, TN Lake Shore Resources Inc., OK Lazy F Cattle Company LLC, TX Lisonbee Angus, UT Lockhart Angus, IL Lylester Ranch LLC, NE McDonald Cattle Co, MO Pleasant Valley Farms, TN Pollard Farms L L C, OK Red Creek Angus Ranch, UT Riverbend Ranch, ID Rooney’s Round Mountain Ranch, WI Arnold & Roseline Rothlin, CA Shining C Ranch, CA Mike Siemens, KS Silverado Farms, IA Spring Grove Ranch, LLC, VA Spruce Mountain Ranch LLC, CO Stallion Angus Ranch, TX Stepaside Farm, LLC, CA Stonewall Ridge Farm, TN Stratford Seedstock, KS Tom Stoutenborough, IL Sudden & Hollister Cattle Co, CA Sweetgum Farms, AL Teixeira Cattle Co., CA Veenendaal Angus, CA W & T Cattle, OH Wall Street Cattle Co, FL Westwind Ranch Angus, CA Wiederstein Pure Angus Farm, IA Wilks Ranch Texas Ltd, TX Willow Land & Cattle, CA XL Angus Ranch, WY Zybach Cattle Company, TX

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