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TABLE OF CONTENTS

JANUARY 2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

ICA Issue

Jerry Wroten....................(Wilder) 208-831-7339 PRESIDENT-ELECT Spencer Black................... (Almo) 208-647-8130 VICE PRESIDENT Val Carter..................... (Pingree) 208-390-4811 PAST PRESIDENT Kim Burton Brackett.... (Kimberly) 208-308-1952 TREASURER Cody Hendrix................... (Rigby) 208-360-9693 FEEDER COUNCIL CHAIR Shawna Gill.............. (Grandview) 208-850-9076 PUREBRED COUNCIL CHAIR Arnold Callison.......... (Blackfoot) 208-681-8441 COW-CALF COUNCIL CHAIR Roscoe Lake..............(Blackfoot) 208-604-3650 CATTLEWOMEN COUNCIL CHAIR Tay Brackett...................... (Filer) 208-866-4967 DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVES Eric Wittman..................(Lapwai) 208-790-5344 Cece Baldwin.......(Coeur d’Alene) 208-699-6611 DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVES Lori Ireland.......(Mountain Home) 208-866-0112 Royce Schwenkfelder...(Cambridge) 208-550-2200 DISTRICT 3 REPRESENTATIVES Chase Lanting............ (Twin Falls) 208-539-4371 Jesse Human...................(Jerome) 208-358-1277 DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVES Shane Rosenkrance....(Idaho Falls) 208-589-3110 Chris Kirby.....................(Salmon) 208-223-2258 DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVES Matt Thomson............ (Blackfoot) 208-589-6901 Tim Munns.................(Snowville) 435-279-4420 ALLIED INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE Kody Dee Williams..... (Fruitland) 509-948-6430 DIRECTORS AT LARGE Casey Scott............... (Clarkston) 208-431-3024

DEPARTMENTS Message from the President

Message from the EVP

Message from Natural Resources Policy Director

Adrian Meyer.......... (Grand View) 208-509-1892

FEATURES

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Message from the ISDA

CATTLEWOMEN BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Christie Prescott................(Filer) 208-420-3548

Cover Story: It All Comes Down To Your Core Values

ICA Spotlight: 2024 Board of Directors

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cameron Mulrony........cameron@idahocattle.org NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY DIRECTOR Karen Williams..................karen@idahocattle.org

Idaho Beef Council: The Misguided Beef Between Heart Health and Red Meat

DIR. OF MEMBERSHIP & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

U of I: And That’s What It’s All About

Contact Idaho Cattle Association: Mailing address: P.O. Box 15397, Boise, ID 83715 Location: 2120 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-343-1615

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Michelle Johnson.......... michelle@idahocattle.org Morgan Lutgen............. morgan@idahocattle.org

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire Sparking ambition in 2024

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BY JERRY WROTEN ICA President

he best way to make a fire with two sticks is to make sure one of them is a match.” –Will Rogers

There are always ways to find little bits of wisdom and wit from those that came before us, especially old Will Rogers. His experiences can still resonate at times with us today and even add a lighthearted chuckle. As we move closer to a new calendar year, the Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) has a chance to take a step back and look at our accomplishments over 2023 and to the priorities and issues of 2024. As we look to the future, quite a few things in life seem to go smoother when you are prepared. For instance, it sure never hurts to have a match when you need to start a fire.

The best laid plans always seem to hold up until you get punched in the face. When you have a plan and are prepared, you will be quite successful and when you don’t, you never know the result. Just the other day I was caught out in a cold snowstorm with no matches and no lighter. Luckily a blond angel on a light buckskin, who was partial to Camels and lighter, was nearby. As our mission statement states, the ICA will continue to promote, protect, and preserve the Idaho Cattle industry. At times this comes in different fashions from working in the legislature, schools or even the rangeland. In December, as every year, your board of directors comes together to set our priorities for the issues of the coming year. We ensure our actions and goals for such issues align with member policy. This is an important step in being prepared to achieve the 6

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most success with the resources we have in place. We work together to establish a plan (obtaining a match) of how we will proceed through a variety of issues such as water, wolves, or urban sprawl (the wood). We understand it’s an election year for Idaho, and that could be several articles of information to share with membership, but we will save that for our more experienced authors for the political intricacies of our democratic process. But ICA’s work with our elected officials is critical to manage our state’s greatest resource: beef. Through these elected officials, we can come together to discuss legislation, new bills, brand boards and a variety of items that influence the industry. Moving into 2024, there will be chances to discuss possible state grazing improvement plans, water, fencing and maybe even wolves. As a member-driven organization, our board always works to follow organizational policy in our decisions, and our district officers who represent you are available, as well as officers on the board, to discuss issues you may be facing in your local area. You would be quite surprised to find an issue you think is localized is spread across the state. As with any operation, the best laid plans always seem to hold up until you get punched in the face. There will also be times when you only have one match and the wood doesn’t catch flame. We recognize there will be issues that possibly spring forward, that in the planning phase were not initially focused on. But luckily for us, we have a well-established staff who are highly regarded in the state and nation and who can work to pivot quickly to respond effectively. I know this year will come fast and furious as they always seem to do. But I feel confident we can continue to make a difference within the Idaho beef industry. Our focus will take us across the nation to ensure Idaho producers are well represented, our beliefs are defended and our agenda advanced. Our membership should feel confident that we have quite a few matches stored up for the coming years. www.idahocattle.org

MESSAGE FROM THE EVP

Forward focused Areas of growth and vision come together to build a path in the new year

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nd the good times he promised ain’t what she’s livin’ today But she never complains of the bad times Or the bad things he’s done, Lord She just talks about the good times they’ve had And all the good times to come.” - Willie Nelson (You are welcome for now singing that in your head) Opening lyrics of “Good Hearted Woman” carry some weight and I feel they speak to life as a cowman. It’s a new year and a new day. Let’s not get stuck in a rut of complaints and criticisms and focus on the good times we’ve had and all the good times to come.

We are growing our membership and in turn, so is the awareness of policies and opportunities for our industry in which to engage. We are in a good place in the cattle cycle, which has helped us on the calf price this fall and with any luck will continue for some time to come. Demand is good, people like beef and US corn fed beef is a market favorite for consumers around the world. This is a good thing for those of us that raise cattle and produce a high-quality product that feeds the entire world. The ICA has continued to grow our membership, after developing a mail campaign to reach producers across the state that are a part of the beef cattle industry. We are growing our membership and in turn, so is the awareness of policies and opportunities for our industry in which to engage. 8

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BY CAMERON MULRONY ICA Executive Vice President

We are continuing to build our bench, so to speak. The ICA has an active lobby in the statehouse on a regular basis, and we have a strong staff in place to carry out the work of the association and deliver the messages of our membership to the decision makers that are making the votes or calls that affect our livelihoods. This led us to the development of “The Western Martingale”, a commenting platform to encourage our membership to send their comments, in addition to the association’s comments, directly to the representatives for the appropriate action in our state. This will lead to continued engagement from our members, and in turn help young and old producers send their message and emphasize their engagement on topics that will impact our trade. Our industry continues to foster respectful, pragmatic, and quality leaders, which allows us to stay strong in our own state, region, and nationally. The ICA welcomed Jerry Wroten as our newest president in November, as well as Spencer Black as our incoming president whose term will begin in Nov. 2024. They are following a long line of well-respected and effective leaders that have worked through the chain in the ICA boardrooms. These cattlemen, along with their predecessors and those that will come in the years ahead, will maintain and grow our strength and effectiveness. This bodes well for Idaho as we look to our surrounding states and neighbors for support because it shows the ability of our industry to encourage leadership and involvement, which has led to the growth of the industry in our state. Let’s not forget about the processing facilities and industry expansion that has taken place here in state over the past year. With Tru-West beef in Jerome being the largest of the three, we also saw new facilities open in the Idaho Falls area, which will only help to strengthen the state of Idaho and our beef industry. CONTINUED, PAGE 10 www.idahocattle.org

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We are also seeing expansion and improvements related to our cattle feeding industry. With the continued stress put on transportation, these facilities will also grow the “Idaho Brand” in the beef industry. I think the industry has continued to do a good job relaying the positive messages around proper management and animal husbandry. And staying in the lyrics “She loves him in spite of his ways that she don’t understand”, the western industries have been under attack from groups for decades, but as you have seen written in this publication before, the group of anti-cows has not grown in studies (although they may have gotten more publicity). It is the group of “unknown” that has grown as we move away from the land. The encouraging part is once you get out of the headlines, the general public seems to ring with “Lord knows she don’t understand him but she does the best that she can… ‘a good hearted woman lovin’ a good timin’ man.” The general public being the “she” and the cattle industry being “a good timin’ man.” As we press forward into 2024, the good times will come. We look forward to bull sale season, green grass, turn out, big calves and prices as we move toward the next one. From the general public’s view point I think “Through teardrops and laughter, they’ll pass through this world hand in hand, A good-hearted woman lovin’ a good timin’ man.”

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In the crosshairs An in depth review of ICA’s focus points in 2024

n preparation for the new year, last month the board of directors of the Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) developed a list of priority issues for 2024. Just like many of us take stock of our lives at the beginning of a year, ICA annually reviews the issues that are affecting Idaho’s cattle producers. The process of setting an annual priority list allows ICA to focus its resources on the areas that have the greatest potential to affect Idaho’s cattle industry and on those issues that we can have the greatest effect on. However, unlike New Year’s resolutions which are typically forgotten within days of being made, the priority list of issues for ICA serves as the driving force for our efforts throughout the year.

Unlike New Year’s resolutions which are typically forgotten within days of being made, the priority list of issues serves as the driving force for our efforts throughout the year. The priority issues process starts with our members who have the opportunity to submit, review, discuss, and set our policy, in the form of resolutions, at our annual meetings. From there, ICA Committee Chairmen identify the key issues, and associated resolutions, from their respective committees. Rankings are then assigned to each issue after thorough review by the ICA Executive Committee. In turn, the recom12 LINE RIDER JANUARY 2024

BY KAREN WILLIAMS ICA Natural Resources Policy Director

mended priority rankings are submitted to the ICA Board of Directors for their approval. These top issues are ranked in priority order of 1, 2, and 3. A ranking of number one is considered a top priority for ICA staff and leadership and we will do all that we can to accomplish the needs of that issue. These issues are those that are the most urgent and most timely. The number two and three rankings follow sequentially in order of the amount of staff time and emphasis ICA will place on those issues. The finalized priority list is listed below with a brief explanation of our key issues. Please feel free to contact any ICA staff, board member, or committee leader at any time if you have questions about our efforts on any of these, or other issues.

TOP PRIORITIES (RANKING #1)

(Presented alphabetically according to ICA Committee/Council) • Idaho Brand Department (Cattle Health) – ICA will continue to support Idaho’s brand laws and the Idaho Brand Department. In 2023, the Idaho Brand Board initiated negotiated rulemaking and has proposed a final rule that increases the brand fee to $1.25, which is the statutory cap. During the 2024 legislative session, the rule will have to be approved. ICA will remain engaged in discussions with the department as they review their management and consider efficiencies to allow them to continue operating on a tightening budget. • BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule (Federal & State Lands) – In 2023, the BLM released a draft Conservation and Landscape Health rule that contained several alarming elements, most significant being the elevation of conservation as a use www.idahocattle.org

of BLM lands that could greatly limit multiple use by trumping all other uses. The rule also called for increased designations of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). There was significant pushback on the rule, not only from our industry, but other users of public lands and key elected officials. If the BLM moves ahead with the rule and issues a final rule in 2024, ICA will need to explore every possible avenue to prevent its implementation.

the potential to greatly impact Idaho’s cattle industry. Recent conversations by the United Nations, which inaccurately place blame on cattle for greenhouse gas emissions and call for less meat consumption, have been hot topics in the media recently. ICA must stay on top of the issue to both explain the benefits of a stable cattle industry in promoting land conservation and to protect against unjustifiable laws, policies, and regulations that place unnecessary burdens on cattle producers.

• Renewable Energy Development (Federal & State Lands) – Renewable energy project development has been prioritized by the Biden administration which is creating an influx of development proposals on Idaho’s state and federal lands. These projects, and the associated infrastructure development, have the potential to displace livestock grazing in the short term and have the potential for long term consequences limiting grazing on the land on which the development occurs. Most recently, a solar project has been proposed on BLM currently permitted for livestock grazing—where solar projects are developed, no other use can occur. If it were to move forward, the impact to those grazing permittees would be significant. ICA will need to actively participate in the public processes regarding not only this proposal, but other wind and solar energy development project proposals to assert our priorities regarding multiple use, the economic and conservation value of continued livestock grazing, and no net loss of grazing AUMs.

• Producer Data Privacy (Private Lands & Environment Committee) – Information related to the location, health, movement of livestock can now be recorded in an electronic platform. As technology available to our industry adapts and becomes more widely available, it is important that any production data collected remains private and the property of the producer and not subject to public information requests. ICA will work to develop state legislation which will protect information collected through state programs and will work with NCBA and federal officials to develop similar protections at the federal level.

• Rangeland Improvement Program (Federal & State Lands Committee) – ICA staff and leadership have explored the possibility of creating a Grazing/Rangeland Improvement Fund, modeled after Utah’s successful Grazing Improvement Program. To establish the program, state legislation will need to be passed to establish a Rangeland Improvement Fund to facilitate range improvement projects across land ownership types to provide for continued grazing use of Idaho’s lands. The program, which would be housed at the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, would utilize the existing BLM state and regional grazing advisory boards which would provide advice and recommendations for fund disbursements. The fund would enable the state and permittees to better leverage available government dollars and private grants to achieve its purposes. In order for this to happen, ICA will have to spearhead the legislation and work to get it approved. • Climate Change Regulations (Private Lands & Environment Committee) – Due to pressure from politicians and environmentalist organizations, climate change has become one of the most discussed environmental issues of our day. The Biden administration continues to seek to use this issue as the catalyst for enforcing various regulatory requirements that have www.idahocattle.org

• Sage Grouse (Wildlife Committee) – As we have done for the past several years, ICA will need to remain heavily involved in this issue. The sage grouse resource management plan (RMP) for Idaho, instituted under the Trump administration, which brought the plan into alignment with the previously developed state plan, has been litigated and we will continue to support the efforts of the state in this case and defend the state plan which ICA has played a heavy role in developing. Since 2021, the Biden administration has been working on revising the BLM’s sage grouse land use plans. Those plans are set to be released for public review in early 2024. At that point, ICA will spend significant effort in providing detailed comments and in engaging with the state and our partners. We will also be proactive in explaining the benefits of grazing to sage grouse, which includes our involvement in supporting the University of Idaho spring grazing and sage grouse study whose promising results are currently being published. • Wolf Management (Wildlife Committee) – Wolf populations in Idaho continue to depredate livestock and impact herd health across the state. The effects of this wolf predation are often not adequately mitigated. Only a fraction of livestock losses can be confirmed, other negative impacts on livestock production are not adequately accounted for, and opportunities for big game hunting are reduced. Litigation has been filed against Idaho’s wolf laws and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is conducting 12-month status review of the species, which is several months overdue. ICA has engaged in discussions with agencies and stakeholders to discuss concerns related to wolf management and will continue to work toward IDAHO CATTLE ASSOCIATION

solutions that will result in lessening the impacts of depredating wolves on Idaho livestock production. • 2024 Election (All Committees) – With both a presidential election and statewide legislative election, along with various other races, coming up in 2024, it will be important for ICA to educate candidates about the importance of our industry and to support those who have a background in agriculture or a desire to protect and promote it. • Grass Futurity (All Committees) – 2024 will mark the 12th annual ICA Grass Futurity contest. This fun and competitive event has grown into the primary fundraising source for ICA which also provides significant contributions to our Political Action Committee and our Legal Fund. Because of this, combined with the staff and leadership time required to make it happen, this has become a top priority for our association. • Membership (All Committees) – Membership is the life blood of ICA and will always be a top priority for our association. Without sustaining and increasing our membership, it will be difficult to give adequate attention to these top issues facing our industry.

SECOND PRIORITY RANKINGS

• University of Idaho Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs (Several committees contain related resolutions) – Several ongoing activities keep our relationship with the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and College of Natural Resources (CNR) a priority. We will need to continue to pursue equitable returns from CALS for our industry. With the landmark $40 million grant awarded to CALS to incentivize “climate smart agriculture”, ICA should provide direction on the use of these funds as they relate to the cattle industry. Additionally, the Rangeland Center has the potential to provide great assistance to Idaho ranchers who graze on rangelands but could benefit from our direction to make it a useful tool for our industry. As a foundational supporter of Rock Creek Ranch, ICA will need to continue to support and encourage the University of Idaho’s involvement in the development and management of the ranch to operate a premier, one-of-a-kind rangeland, wildlife, and livestock research facility that pursues priority research important to the cattle industry. Further, the new Meat Science and Innovation Center is under development and merits the support of ICA. • Recreation (Federal & State Lands) – As Idaho’s population expands, demand for outdoor recreational opportunities exponentially increases. The increase in recreation has disrupted land management on public and private lands, has adversely 14 LINE RIDER JANUARY 2024

affected ranching operations, and has created many challenges which are further compounded by a lack of enforcement and education. In 2024, ICA will need to continue working on this to develop collaborative solutions with other land users and recreational groups. We’ll also work with the newly formed state task force which manages the Outdoor Recreation Fund to work toward more meaningful, focused management of recreation. • Wildfires & Fuels Management (Federal & State Lands Committee) – ICA needs to continue be a leader on this issue in encouraging use of prescriptive grazing, fuel breaks, and other methods to better control and prevent wildfires, particularly in light of the sage grouse issue. It is also important that rehabilitation efforts and funds are dedicated to restoring grazing allotments and providing the necessary infrastructure and seed mixes to do so. We also must continue to lend support to existing Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs), and for creating new RFPAs. RFPAs have proven extremely effective in providing initial attack on wildfire starts and in limiting the threat of catastrophic fires. Beyond that, they have created a tremendous amount of goodwill between our industry and agency staff and we need to continue to capitalize on this. • Open Range, Trespass, and Fencing Issues (Federal & State Lands Committee) – ICA will staunchly resist any efforts to weaken Idaho’s open range law while acknowledging the need to ensure livestock owners are appropriately managing their animals within the law. There is some ongoing litigation in the state which criticizes and seeks to change open range. Also, state legislation will likely be proposed again during the 2024 session regarding fences in disrepair with the intent of preventing unnecessary focus and unjust blame on open range laws. ICA will likely also need to continue to engage ranchers in discussions with landowners and new Idaho residents who have concerns about open range so that understanding is increased and the law is preserved. • Land Conversion to Non-Agricultural Uses (Private Lands & Environment Committee) – Idaho is growing in population at the fastest rate in the nation. This is not welcome news but is something that we must plan and prepare for as a state and an industry. We must work toward the implementation of laws and policies in Idaho that better promote and protect continued agricultural use and open spaces. At the same time, we must guard against government land acquisition that takes land out of production, along with private enterprise purchasing of land with the intent of removing agriculture. We also want to help our members be aware of the various opportunities for keeping ag land in production. www.idahocattle.org

• Clean Water Act/WOTUS (Private Lands & Environment Committee) – In 2011, EPA issued new regulations for “waters of the United States”. The regulations, known as WOTUS, had the potential to increase federal jurisdiction of water and greatly impact private property rights. Following years of litigation, in 2019 the WOTUS rule was repealed. In 2020, WOTUS was replaced with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) which, overall was beneficial to the cattle industry compared to the 2011 rule. At the end of 2022, EPA issued their final rule to rescind the NWPR, replacing it with yet another new definition for “Waters of the United States.” The new regulatory definition attempts to reinstate the pre-2015 status quo and Now is the time to optimize nutrition poses significant regulatory risk to cattle and performance. Your local CowBos Dealer producers and landowners across the delivers cost-effective, labor-saving and high-quality solutions with professional service United States. In May 2023, the U.S. Suto make the most of your investment. preme Court ruled unanimously against . EPA in favor of the Sackett family in 1.855.4CowBos | www.CowBos.com Sackett v. EPA. This case, supported by our industry, challenged the “significant nexus” test. If the case had not been successful, cattle producers would have had to retain costly legal • Endangered Species Issues (Wildlife Committee) – services to determine if water features on their property are Implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) continues federally jurisdictional. To conform with the Supreme Court to be a concern for our industry. Efforts to update and amend ruling, in August 2023 the Biden administration issued a final the act have repeatedly fallen short in Congress and meanwhile, rule amending their earlier definition of “waters of the United the act continues to grow by regulation which typically results in States” and removed the significant nexus test from consider- undue burden on our industry. For this coming year, there are ation when identifying tributaries and other waters as feder- several endangered species in Idaho that impact cattle producally protected. ICA will continue to work with NCBA to fight ers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is considering a against the remaining concerning elements of the rule. recovery strategy for the listed species, slickspot peppergrass. They have also recently listed the wolverine as threatened, which • Idaho Fish & Game Department (Wildlife Commit- could have implications that would limit wolf management tee) – It is important for ICA to foster goodwill between our through trapping. We continue to seek for the delisting of grizzly industry, IDFG, and sportsmen. ICA will need to continue to fo- bears—the species has surpassed recovery goals and flexibility in cus on maintaining a good working relationship with IDFG in management of depredating bears is greatly needed. Other listorder to effectively address our concerns. Pervasive issues such ed, candidate, and petitioned species, such as monarch butterfly as respect for private land, elk depredation, wolf management, and pinion jay, could result in further regulation of our industry. and landowner appreciation & assistance underscore this need. ICA will stay on top of these issues to engage with the managing We will also continue discussions with IDFG to encourage them agencies to prevent unnecessary limitations on land manageto recognize and utilize the importance of continued grazing to ment and livestock production practices. manage land the department owns. With IDFG under the leadership of a new director, Jim Fredericks, who was named to the THIRD PRIORITY RANKINGS position in 2023, we will need to continue meaningful dialogue • Electronic ID (Cattle Health) – In 2023, the U.S. Dewith him to seek the agency’s responsiveness to our concerns. partment of Agriculture (USDA) issued a draft rule for public

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review regarding the use of electronic identification (EID) tags as official identification in cattle. If this rule is implemented in 2024, ICA will need to work to ensure that it does not create a market disruption, limit the speed of commerce, or place unreasonable requirements on either cost or production practices for any segment of our industry. We will also need to safeguard that there is confidentiality in the electronic data collected. • Federal Grazing Permit Litigation (Federal & State Lands Committee) – The protection of grazing rights on federal lands remains an ever-present issue for ICA. At times, when the land management agencies propose decisions that could have repercussions across the west for permittees, we engage in litigation, in cooperation with the affected permittees. We remain involved in litigation seeking protection of continued grazing on federal lands including the Owyhee 68 permits and the BECO permits. • Cattle Market (Marketing Committee) – Disruptions to the cattle market by outside economic forces have highlighted the need for clear policy on market influences and price discovery. While it is important to be aware of and monitor market competition, ICA does not believe that government intervention is the means to positively affect competition. ICA will need to remain engaged in the conversation to ensure that our current policy opposing artificial intervention measures in the marketplace is upheld. • Water Rights (Private Lands & Environment Committee) – The general protection of water rights is also an increasing concern with a growing population. Several factors currently in play lead water to be a hot topic in Idaho agriculture. As the discussions regarding groundwater use and curtailment continue, ICA will stand by its policy which supports the allocation of water rights based on the Idaho constitution. Another ongoing specific issue relates to the protection of stockwater rights. In 2017, the Idaho legislature approved legislation that codified the Joyce Livestock Supreme Court decision to make it available to permittees across the state of Idaho to file for stock water rights on federal lands. During the 2020 legislative session, the law was amended to authorize IDWR to engage in forfeiture proceedings. The amendment further allowed permittees to claim to be an agent of the federal government to avoid forfeiture process. Consequently, the BLM and Forest Service issued agent agreements for permittees to

sign. There continues to be many questions on this issue and there is a need for greater clarity on the impacts of both the law and the associated agreement. To further complicate the issue, in November 2021, the federal government filed a motion asking the SRBA court to begin adjudicating all deferred domestic and stockwater claims throughout the SRBA which could be a signal that signal that the feds are planning to contest private stockwater claims on federal lands. Then, in June 2022, the federal government filed an additional suit that contends that the state’s forfeiture procedure violates the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause and seeks to nullify Idaho’s stockwater laws. The Idaho legislature has intervened in this case. ICA must continue facilitate discussion between state leadership and the federal agencies to ensure that the right to water livestock on federal land and to develop water improvements is protected. As always, please feel free to contact ICA staff or leadership if you have any questions about our efforts on any of these issues. Rest assured that we are doing our best to work on your behalf every day in protecting your ability to raise livestock and pursue your livelihood. These priorities help keep us focused in doing so. Here’s to a prosperous new year for Idaho cattle producers!

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JERRY WROTEN, HOLDS THE REINS AS THE IDAHO CATTLE

COVER STORY

ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT IN 2024.

BY MORGAN LUTGEN Director of Membership & Industry Engagement

AT A GLANCE è Cow-calf Operator on Idaho/Oregon border è University of Idaho, Class of 2011 è Degree in Human Resources, MBA from NNU in 2013 è Married to Hanna for 10 years è Served on Owyhee County Cattlemen’s BOD for 3 years, represented Jordan Valley District è Employed in the agriculture financial sector as VP/Sr. Commercial Relationship Manager at Zion’s Bank è Active on ICA Board of Directors from 2018 - present 18 LINE RIDER JANUARY 2024

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It all comes down to your

CORE VALUES Getting to know ICA President, Jerry Wroten

aving a set of core values isn’t something that everyone has on the tip of their tongue – it takes most of us a second to gather our thoughts, while pondering a shortlist of experiences, in order to then quickly narrow down the qualities that matter most to us. And in some cases, it’s what we think others want to hear from us. But in this instance, I can tell you that was not my experience when I asked this exact question of new ICA President, Jerry Wroten. Without hesitation, off his tongue rolled the lightning fast response of ‘Honesty, Integrity, Courage, and Kindness.’ As we chatted more about his vision for the association, and passion for the industry infused with some personal history, it was those values that seemed like the perfect set of reticles on which to frame this piece. Photos provided by Jerry Wroten

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ONE OF JERRY’S HOBBIES INCLUDES TIME IN THE SKIES AND WORK TOWARDS HIS COMMERCIAL PILOT’S LICENSE.

HONESTY – THE ACT OF BEING FREE FROM FRAUD OR DECEPTION; TRUTHFUL

Honesty is one of those qualities that we’d all assume you’d get in someone leading an organization; however, reality has taught us that can sometimes be a stretch. If you’ve met Jerry, at times he can come across as a bit of an enigma, but the longer you spend time around him, the clearer that ‘straight shooter’ persona shines. Continuing in the vein of “we’ve always done it that way” is just not always an acceptable approach, from his point of view, and after thoughtful consideration, Jerry isn’t one to shy away from a hard decision if it means bettering the future of the ICA and the industry.

role that the cattle industry plays in the sustainability of both our state and feeding the world – and that’s one thing Jerry hopes to impact during his time in his role as ICA president.

COURAGE – THE ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING THAT FRIGHTENS ONE

Present day, Jerry is a cow-calf operator in partnership with his Dad, Bob, in Jordan Valley on the Idaho/Oregon border. They run on a combination of private and federal lands and Jerry’s younger sister and brother-in-law recently made their way back to the area as teachers, to also

INTEGRITY – THE QUALITY OF BEING HONEST AND HAVING STRONG MORAL PRINCIPLES THAT YOU REFUSE TO CHANGE

In a time where beef is frequently mislabeled as “bad for the environment” (for a variety of reasons), I asked Jerry what he felt the cattle industry’s obligation was to the environment. His response was pretty simple – “doing the right thing and doing the best with what we have.” In his viewpoint, doing “nothing” just isn’t an option anymore. With technology blossoming before our eyes on a near daily basis, taking time to utilize the industry resources and new tools is still important. In fact one of Jerry’s key passions for the industry involves sustainability – or more specifically, using the land as it was intended. Less and less of Idaho’s population understands the 20 LINE RIDER JANUARY 2024

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be part of the family’s operation. He is married to Hanna, with not one but four dogs, and is a proud University of Idaho Vandal. After a period of maintaining a variety of odds and ends jobs to get by, Jerry took a job as a relationship manager with Northwest Farm Credit Service (now Ag West Farm Credit) – the only ones hiring at the time. While he moved on to work with the team at Zion’s Bank in 2021, he acknowledges that he’s grateful for both companies willingness to incorporate his commitment to ICA into his role. I asked Jerry why he decided to take on the role of ICA president and he shared a quote that had once been offered to him: “If you’ve been asked to serve, and you believe in it, then you’re the right person for the job.” Jerry is, arguably, one of the youngest to serve the ICA in the capacity of president. And while society tends to label someone as appropriate or inappropriate for a job based on their age, the fact of the matter is that it takes a great deal of courage to accept a leadership position in an organization representing an industry of your passion’s direction, at ANY age. As an association member reading this however, rest assured, this isn’t Jerry’s first rodeo – he has previously served a successful multi-year term as a Board member for Owyhee County Cattlemen’s Association and has been an active board member for ICA for over 5 years. His vigor for driving growth and furthering education in our state is admirable and a required component for continued success in the beef industry of Idaho.

KINDNESS - THE QUALITY OF BEING FRIENDLY, GENEROUS AND CONSIDERATE

How do you even begin to define kindness? Kindness can really run a full spectrum if you were to sit down to analyze it. But similar to several of our recent ICA presidents, Jerry has a passion for the younger generation and helping them find success. One of the ways he strives to accomplish this is through a special scholarship fund, set up in memory of his mom, the late Pat Wroten who passed away in 2012. Jerry and his wife Hanna, along with help from special committees, organize the 2 tiered fund, offering financial aid to students from Jordan Valley who a) attend any form of further education (trade school, junior college, etc) or b) those attending a four year university program and maintaining grades in a specified GPA threshold. While the fund is specifically for students in Jordan Valley, he has hopes that one day the offering will expand to other areas. As often is the case in my observation of those with a generous spirit, it doesn’t stop there- you’ll also often find Jerry as the winner of auction items in support of efforts he finds valuable, from ICA’s PAC auction to a variety of other community events. www.idahocattle.org

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IDAHO’S BEEF INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR? è Continue the trajectory for membership growth è Increase involvement from the “younger” generation through cross collaboration with other ag oriented organizations and their leaders. è “Keep the ship upright” and “hold the line” on beef’s role in the state

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*Editor’s note : If you’d like to learn more about the Pat Wroten Memorial Foundation, you can visit www.facebook. com/PatWrotenMemorialFoundation – bienniel fundraising event will be held May 3rd in Jordan Valley. While the list of challenges that face the beef industry doesn’t seem to ever become shorter, the opportunities to get involved continues to grow. Leaders from all backgrounds, walks of life, and roles in beef coming together in support of agriculture seems to be a shrinking commodity. While age or experience deters some, these very factors invigorate others - and a fresh lens, youthful energy and sparkling personality are just what we may need to usher in a new year. Please join our staff and Board in celebrating our new ICA President, Jerry Wroten!

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USING LEAN CUTS OF BEEF IN A SENSIBLE DIET IS NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS.

The Misguided Beef Between Heart Health and Red Meat New research shows beef’s role in a heart healthy diet.

icture this, your neighbor is at the local grocery store perusing the meat counter when they see some nice, juicy sirloins. Those steaks look pretty good, but they might have heard something on the news about beef being bad for their heart, so they decided to go with another protein choice, even though they really wanted those steaks. But did they have to choose another protein to achieve a heart-healthy dinner, or could they have gone for those beautiful sirloins? New studies, some funded by the Beef Checkoff, suggest that those sirloins and other cuts of lean beef — rich in protein, and a good source of iron and other minerals — can support a heart-healthy diet. As a matter of fact, there have been over twenty research studies that support lean beef as part of a heart-healthy diet. Being hearthealthy doesn’t mean cutting out beef. The truth is that all beef cuts can support a heart-healthy diet when enjoyed in sensible

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on sizes as part of an overall balanced diet (Maki et al., 2012; U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2019; O’Connor et al., 2017a; O’Connor et al., 2017b). So even beyond that beautiful beef sirloin, many popular favorite beef cuts like Strip Steak, Flank Steak, and even Tenderloin meet government guidelines for “lean.”

NEW YEAR, NEW HEALTH GOALS

It’s January, a time when people look back on the year that was and ahead to the year to come. For some, that might mean setting New Year’s resolutions that include keeping the house cleaner, donating more time to the church, or even losing a couple of pounds. At the Idaho Beef Council, we can’t help you with those first two, but we are more than happy to show people that beef is part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet. More than 20 research studies have been www.idahocattle.org

conducted to highlight the role of lean beef cuts as part of a heart-healthy dietary pattern can play to help decrease cholesterol. Furthermore, most consumers find it surprising to learn that more than half the fat found in beef is the same type of heart-healthy fat found in avocado or olive oil. Lean beef cuts are easier than ever to find at the grocery store or your local butcher shop. Did you know that 65% of the fresh cuts of beef in the retail case meet the standards for USDA lean? There are more than 36 cuts that meet or exceed the government guidelines for what is considered “lean.” Many of them are cuts that you probably already eat like sirloin, tenderloin or filet, and eye round roast. Lean cuts also include any ground beef that is less than 10% total fat, so 90/10 ground beef counts as lean. A partial list can be found on this page. Look it over and imagine where you could swap a non-lean cut for a lean cut the next time you cook dinner!

VEGAN PROTEIN VS BEEF PROTEIN

You see it more and more around grocery stores and even restaurants: plant-based (or vegan) protein products. These Beef Checkoff supported, high-quality research teams are working diligently to let people know that it’s hard to beat the nutrients you get from a serving of real beef. Beef is an authentic source of high-quality protein without a long list of ingredients and no added sodium- it’s just beef. A new study done on the effectiveness of the protein found in beef and plant-based “meat” products shows us exactly what we already knew: these products just don’t cut it when it comes to nutrition. In this study, recently published in the Journal of Nutrition (and funded by the Beef Checkoff), researchers were able to prove that lean beef protein was used more efficiently by the body than the same amount of protein from plant-based products. The study, done on older adults (aged 65-85), showed that eating the omnivorous plate – that included beef as the protein source with equal amounts of carbs and calories in each dish – resulted in better muscle growth and maintenance than the vegan dish. The beef muscle protein synthesis (muscle cell growth) was 47% higher than the vegan protein and resulted in higher amino acids (127% more) and higher plasma leucine (which helps stimulate muscle growth). growth). Providing science-based support that not all proteins are created equal and the body processes vegan protein products differently.

USING BEEF TO CONTROL TYPE 2 DIABETES

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weight when used in a high-protein diet. Using lean beef as the main protein, researchers were able to prove that there was no difference in any determining factors of weight loss IDAHO CATTLE ASSOCIATION

or cholesterol intake against any other protein choice. Another study shows that high red meat intake helped improve body weight and diabetic risk and that there was zero proof of any benefit to other animal-based proteins. A third study shows that people with Type 2 diabetes would stress out over their diet changes and how it would affect their quality of life. Some of those people benefited from putting lean beef cuts back into their diet to maintain a sort of normalcy after being diagnosed with such a life-altering disease. The study showed that putting beef back into their diet reduced stress and all the negative things caused by it.

INCORPORATING LEAN BEEF INTO A HEALTHY DIET

The excellent Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. heart-healthy recipe page has a ton of delicious and nutritious meals that your family will love. These amazing recipes include beef tenderloin, flank steak, tri-tip and many other cuts of beef that are already very popular here in Idaho and around the world. On the popular Sound Bites podcast (supported by the Beef Checkoff), Dr. Shalene McNeill, PhD, RDN and NCBA’s executive director of nutrition science, health & wellness, went on to discuss lean beef consumption trends, how to include lean beef into your diet and the nutritional benefits of beef. Give it a listen!

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The start of a new year is the perfect time to elevate the nutritional value of beef. With National Heart Health Month coming up in February and National Nutrition Month in March, January is a great time to get on board with a healthy diet featuring lean beef and to learn more about how beef can be used in a healthy diet for you and your family. The Checkoff-funded Nutrition Seminar Program provides another opportunity to collaborate with beef councils by placing credentialed, expert speakers at statewide meetings for healthcare professionals. Currently, 22 credentialed experts are scheduled to speak at health professional education conferences across the country in 2023. In Idaho, speaker Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, will be the keynote speaker and host break-out sessions at the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting in April. Cochran’s keynote speech will go over how to communicate effectively and dispel food myths and fears promoted in the media. As the new year begins, NCBA and the Idaho Beef Council will continue to provide science-based information and resources sharing beef’s positive health message with families and health professionals in Idaho and across the country. For more information about nutrition research, please visit www. beefresearch.org/programs/human-nutrition. 32 LINE RIDER JANUARY 2024

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TIPS FOR A HEARTHEALTHY LIFESTYLE

When recommending heart-healthy lifestyle changes, consider these actionable tips: ■ Go lean. Look for beef cuts with “loin” or “round” in the name (think: Sirloin, Tenderloin, Top Round) then round out the meal with vegetables, fruits and whole grains. ■ Get active. Most Americans should aim for 75-150 minutes of physical activity each week. ■ Remember to watch your sides. What you surround your beef with is just as important as your beef choice.

Enjoy lean beef as a complement to other heart-healthy foods. Check out Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. for a full collection of American Heart Association-certified heart-healthy recipes.

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And That’s What It’s All About A short course in beef fabrication. BY PHIL BASS

Associate Professor — Meat Science Animal, Veterinary & Food Science Department University of Idaho

hile presenting to a 4-H livestock group a few years ago I asked the question: “What is it you are making?” Expecting the common answers of “market pig,” “finished lamb,” and “fattened steer,” I just about had to pick my jaw up from the floor when a 10-year-old 4-H member raised her hand and said “MEAT!” I must applaud that young future livestock baroness as she has the true end-product in mind, something that I believe most of us adults (and those of us posing as such) tend to take a nearsighted approach and simply think of the weaned calf, backgrounded yearling, or finished steer as the end of the line for all of our hard work. However, if we think of it, our true end-product is meat with which we are trying to satisfy our discerning public and customers across the globe. Those folks

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who have spent more than 17 seconds with me know that conversations will often turn to the virtues of meat quality and the value that marbling in beef presents as a feature of high quality that the human palate desires. And of course, I continue to greatly endorse the benefits of well-marbled beef. Yet, if beef quality is my passion, then beef fabrication (butchery) would be my obsession. Join me. The beef carcass is broken up into seven main primals: the Chuck, Rib, Loin, Round, Brisket, Plate and Flank. Historically, this was eight primals, however, the shank is now considered part of the chuck which improves yield and merchandising ability. From that list, we have some further divisions. The chuck and round are considered “end meats”, as they are on the ends of the carcass. Likewise, the rib and loin are considered “middle meats”, as they are in the middle of the carcass (it’s meat science, not rocket science). Where it gets a little muddy are the remaining primals (i.e., brisket, plate, flank) which are referred to as the “thin meats”. Each of these areas make up sizable portions of

the carcass and also contribute some valuable pieces and parts. The chuck makes up about 29% of the whole beef carcass. It’s the largest of the primals and from a meat cutter’s perspective it is the most challenging, yet enjoyable, to fabricate. A keen knowledge of the chuck, and a sharp knife, can help us produce some highly desirable pieces that were not very well known until about 20 years ago (and some indeed still elude the classical butcher). The inner shoulder of the chuck contains the chuck roll, chuck flap and chuck short ribs. All of which are delightfully succulent due to the often high marbling content. The chuck roll is a great source for the old-fashioned pot roast, but also has high demand in our international markets. The chuck flap is versatile and can be cut into a lesser known, yet super-flavorful Denver steak. The short ribs of the chuck will keep you full and warm throughout those winter months and are an outstanding cut to prepare in a slow cooker. The outer shoulder of the chuck, also known as the clod, has several rather tender, yet still lesser-known cuts outside of the restaurant world. The clod heart, www.idahocattle.org

the big muscle made up of the triceps, is an excellent carving roast. The flat iron and shoulder tender are some of the most tender cuts that can be obtained from a beef carcass, and surprisingly they are in an area of the carcass that historically was thought to be nothing but tough. Indeed, the flat iron steak is considered the second most tender cut on the carcass, second only to the tenderloin (WOW!). The middle meats don’t require much explanation, but we’ll briefly cover them, nonetheless. The rib primal, making up merely 11% of the carcass, is from where the classic prime rib and ribeye steaks are going to be cut. A type of short ribs can also be cut from the rib primal, just below from where the prime rib would reside, that are becoming popular in the barbeque world for their brontosaurus-like appearance. The loin of the beef carcass, which makes up 21% of the carcass, does indeed have some of the highest value cuts on a beef. The loin, depending on how it is cut, can produce a short loin for T-bone and Porterhouse steaks, but can also instead be deboned entirely to produce strip loin and tenderloin steaks. The top sirloin, a little posterior to our short loin, is from where our classic top sirloin steaks can be cut but also contains a very popular roast known as the top sirloin cap. The top sirloin cap has several additional fanciful names such as the picanha/picaña or Coulotte. Regardless of the name, the top sirloin cap is a quick roast that is very tender and highly sought after in many markets both domestic and international, especially Latin America. The bottom sirloin cuts include the tri-tip, ball tip and sirloin flap. Each of these are highly flexible in cuisine, generally a quick preparation, but taste drastically different. The tri-tip is a grillable roast which contains a lot of marbling. The ball tip is a quick oven roast, or www.idahocattle.org

can be cut into steaks, and is surprisingly tender. The sirloin flap looks like a plump skirt steak which lends itself to fajitas and carne asada type grilling or sauté. The round, comprising 23% of the beef carcass, is from where our modern-day value cuts originate. These are popular in retail as they are less costly but can feed a lot of hungry family mem-

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bers. This is where we get our top round, bottom round, and eye of round roasts. Commonly, here in the west, if we cut a large steak out of our top round roast, we’ll call that our London broil cut. Whatever you call it, these roasts and steaks tend to be a bit leaner and may need just a little help with marination or slower cooking. However, a well-marbled critter should still produce a very tasty treat from these lower-cost items. The round also contains the sirloin tip/knuckle, and heel. Both of which can be slow cooked, slow roasted, or used to make some great lean ground beef. Finally, the thin meats (16% of the beef carcass). In the past, these cuts have been considered misfits, however, these pieces have become certain cultural powerhouses. The flank steak, once Italian peasant food, is now selling often higher in price than top sirloin. Skirt steaks from the beef plate are now highly sought after with the demand for cuts that work well with Mexican and Latin American cuisine. The boneless beef navel, a super fatty cut from near the belly region in the plate, is exported to southeast Asian countries who value the taste of fat and eat it thinly sliced. And let’s not forget the beef brisket. Now a rather commonplace cut, the beef brisket at one time was only popular in the Republic of Texas and the Kansas City barbeque scene, but with recent popularity in backyard meat smoking the brisket now has pull-through demand nation-wide, especially during the summer months. Suffice it to say, US beef clearly continues to satisfy, and there’s more to the beef carcass than a few nice steaks. Stay tuned as we at the University of Idaho continue to offer opportunities to learn more about beef carcass quality, processing and value. GO BEEF! IDAHO CATTLE ASSOCIATION

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National headlines have largely dried up and investors are left wondering if the cell-cultured concept can even turn a profit. Good Meat and Upside Foods, have been selling their fake chicken at a financial loss to entice customers. However, within two months of rolling out their products, the same restaurants which placed their fake chicken on menus were forced to cut portion sizes due to supply chain issues. These companies collectively raised more than $1.5 billion, much of that money coming as a result of their aggressive media campaigns, but now those national headlines have largely dried up and investors are left wondering if the cell-cultured concept can even turn a profit. Beyond Meat tried this same tactic during the launch of its fake meat patties. New companies generate hype through media campaigns, raise lots of money from investors, and try to trick consumers into buying the 40 LINE RIDER JANUARY 2024

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product by capitalizing off real beef’s good name. They sell their products at such a low introductory price that they lose money. In November, Beyond Meat had to cut almost 20% of its workforce because of poor sales and declining demand. A product, which was once a media darling, is now rotting on store shelves with near-zero demand. These products and the campaigns promoting them are flawed because they target meat eaters, not vegetarians. Beyond Meat’s CEO noted that the company has failed to attract new consumers, basically admitting both meat eaters and vegetarians have rejected their products. Currently, cell-cultured beef is also faltering. As cattle producers across the country battle drought and difficult economic realities, consumers are seeing declining supply and rising prices. Despite that fact, beef is flying off shelves in grocery stores across the country because consumers trust and love the real beef we produce. Very few people have been willing to regularly add plant-based meat products to their diet. It seems even fewer are willing to eat a complicated, lab-grown “Frankenfood,” but no matter what the future brings you can be certain NCBA stands ready to defend both the products we produce and the business we all love. As cattle and beef producers, we are committed to the challenge of proving we produce the highest quality, best tasting protein in the world. But we aren’t in this business to operate as a charity, and we cannot let fake meat companies use the quality beef we produce as a marketing tool that allows them to sell their snake oil to unsuspecting consumers while begging venture capitalists for more money to burn. NCBA will continue our work in ensuring these products are properly labeled, regularly inspected, and that their success is not tied to real beef. www.idahocattle.org

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appy New Year to you and your families. It’s been a very busy, dynamic year for ISDA. Despite changes and challenges, one thing has remained constant: interacting with the industry is one of the very best parts of this job. At Summer Round-Up, I got to visit with you all about improvements being made to the ISDA Range Program. We have strategically repositioned our Range Program to provide additional bandwidth, enabling us to increase its impact and reach even more producers and their needs. The overall goal is to enhance our interactions with producers, working more closely on your behalf. Keep an eye on the Range Program. We hope to have a big year in 2024.

Despite changes and challenges, one thing has remained constant: interacting with industry is one of the very best parts of this job. I was grateful to join ICA for Trail Ride, which gave us another opportunity to collectively push back on the BLM’s Conservation and Landscape Health Proposed Rule. The proposed rule lacked stakeholder engagement at any meaningful level. Idaho took clear action opposing the rule, with strong support from Governor Little’s office. We continue to see some new and ongoing federal efforts that do not reflect the realities of Idaho’s livestock industries or natural resource use in the West. ISDA’s Range Program has been especially busy on comments this year. This fall, you may have heard about ISDA’s efforts to eradicate quagga mussels in the Snake River. While this may not seem like a cattlemen’s issue at first 42

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glance, we know that every irrigator, power user, or recreator has an important stake in this fight. Quagga mussels would irreparably harm our water and would create huge maintenance costs. Knowing what was at risk, we implemented the largest treatment of its kind ever attempted in the U.S., and we did it in record time. In November, I was on the Governor’s trade mission in Mexico, which meant missing you all in Sun Valley for the annual convention. Throughout the mission, we worked to reinforce Idaho’s longstanding partnership with Mexico and develop additional opportunities for Idaho. Notably, discussions on live cattle and fresh produce exports were particularly productive. It’s always a privilege to highlight Idaho on a global scale. In the regulatory world, we are awaiting a new USDA brucellosis rule. While there is discussion in other states about potential changes to testing requirements (or eliminating testing altogether), Idaho will look to the industry to help guide our next steps. It is incredibly important to us to understand the perspective of producers across Idaho on an issue that directly impacts your bottom-line. Industry representation is not just a formality—it is the backbone of our decision-making processes. Your engagement at the local, state, and federal levels is a testament to the strength of our ag community. I’m very grateful for the partnership we’ve had with former ICA President Kim Brackett, and I look forward to working with President Jerry Wroten in the coming year. I’d also say thank you to Cameron and the ICA staff for all feedback, assistance and friendship throughout 2023. If there are issues or opportunities that we need to hear about, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me directly. We can’t get better if we don’t hear about issues that need attention. Wishing you all a very happy and productive New Year. www.idahocattle.org

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50th Bull Sale!

LOOSLI RED ANGUS Tuesday, March 12, 2024

At the Ranch • 1 PM • Ashton, Idaho • Offspring from these leading bulls to sell!!

5L ON A MISSION 1307-33H • #4298175

LOOSLI PERSEVERANCE 019 • #4281185

ProS 123, HB 58, GM 65, CED 13, BW -0.8, WW 64, YW 101, ADG 0.23, DMI 1.79, MILK 31, ME -4, HPG 14, CEM 6, STAY 14, MARB 0.99, YG 0.24, CW 30, REA 0.10, FAT 0.07

ProS 86, HB 41, GM 45, CED 15, BW -2.8, WW 66, YW 114, ADG 0.29, DMI 1.92, MILK 36, ME 9, HPG 12, CEM 9, STAY 13, MARB 0.49, YG 0.12, CW 28, REA 0.05, FAT 0.02

C-BAR FORTUNE 263J • #4534673

ProS 145, HB 85, GM 60, CED 18, BW -1.9, WW 64, YW 103, ADG 0.25, DMI 1.68, MILK 28, ME 8, HPG 12, CEM 12, STAY 19, MARB 0.76, YG 0.05, CW 25, REA 0.09, FAT 0.00

LOOSLI DELEGATE 102 • #4504701

ProS 67, HB 41, GM 26, CED 21, BW -6.6, WW 46, YW 75, ADG 0.18, DMI 1.59, MILK 30, ME 6, HPG 8, CEM 13, STAY 14, MARB 0.64, YG 0.22, CW 6, REA -0.37, FAT 0.04

www.loosliredangus.com Videos and Data will be available online. The sale will also be broadcast live for internet bidding.

Call or email for a catalog! Ranch is located 50 miles northeast of Idaho Falls on US 20

Brian Loosli 3127 E. 1100 N. • Ashton, ID 83420 208-652-3303 • 208-317-7878 blloosli@gmail.com

Jonathan Meek 208-227-3779 Mark Loosli 208-351-3333

Family Values for Generations

22623 AAA 20674501 08/31/2022

Sire: Baldridge Alternative E125 CED 0 | BW 3.7 | WW 79 | YW 135 M 20 | RE .75 | Mrb .75 | $M 57 | $B 179

22950 AHA P44474984 09/21/2022 Sire: JW B716 Devout 18051 CE 3.2 | BW 2.8 | WW 69 | YW 101 M 32 | REA .59 | Mrb .20 | $CHB 127

52nd Annual SHAW CATTLE CO. SPRING BULL SALE

22793 AAA 20674556 09/21/2022 Sire: Musgrave 316 Exclusive CED 4 | BW 2.6 | WW 75 | YW 134 M 33 | RE .67 | Mrb .68 | $M 79 | $B 172

22878 AHA P44442158 10/05/2022 Sire: NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET CE 5.8 | BW 3.2 | WW 67 | YW 111 M 33 | REA 1.09 | Mrb .15 | $CHB 164

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 CALDWELL, ID || NOON MST

SELLING 500 BULLS 90 PAIRS AND 50 OPEN HEIFERS

33019 AAA 20711324 01/03/2023 Sire: Musgrave 316 Exclusive

CED 5 | BW .3 | WW 78 | YW 133 M 29 | RE .78 | Mrb .81 | $M 62 | $B 158

33078 AHA P44486923 01/12/2023

ANGUS || HEREFORD RED ANGUS

Sire: SHF Houston D287 H086

CE .4 | BW 3.4 | WW 70 | YW 118 M 30 | REA .88 | Mrb .27 | $CHB 155

208.880.9044 SHAW CATTLE CO. Sam Tucker 208.889.0455

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208.459.3029 208.431.3311

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