November 2014 Line Rider

Official Publication

November 2014

Purebred Issue – Finding What Works: Niche Breeds – Idaho Beef Summit Highlights ­­­– Seedstock Marketing: Building Value in Your Cattle

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November 2014 Purebred Issue

F E AT U R E S

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Finding What Works

ICA purebred members share how they use niche breeds to fill a demand and create profitability in their operations.

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Idaho Beef Summit

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Seedstock Marketing

Producers learned about improving quality, consistency and value of their product during the biannual event.

Keep these seven tips in mind to build value into your cattle.

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NEWS 5 Annual ICA Photo Contest 6 2014 Heifer of the Year Contest Winners Announced 7 EPA’s Powergrab Contrasts with Idaho’s Water Soverneignty, Values 11 Fall/Winter 2014 Beef Counts Challenge 14 IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program; Helping Families Save for College in a Tax Advantaged Way 15 Managing Price Risk Using Livestock Risk Insurance 19 University of Idaho Injectable Trace Mineral Study Report—Breeding Heifers

ON THE COVER Running N Longhorns, Fruitland. Photo by Maggie Malson

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS President’s Perspective..................................................................................... 2 Executive Message..........................................................................................4 Purebred Council...........................................................................................6 Natural Resources..........................................................................................8 Feeder Focus................................................................................................10 Idaho Beef Checkoff News........................................................................... 12 NewsMakers.................................................................................................24 ICA Membership.........................................................................................26 Tending the Herd.........................................................................................29 Cattle Calendar............................................................................................30 Breeder & Service Guide.........................................................................30-31

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE 2

ICA Board of Directors

President Jared Brackett....................... (Rogerson) - 208-731-0776

What a Ride

by Jared Brackett, President

President-Elect Carl Lufkin............................. (Leadore) - 208-768-2480 Vice President Laurie Lickley....................... (Jerome) - 208-420-7974 Immediate Past President Lee Bradshaw......................(Caldwell) - (208) 250-1575 Cattlewomen Council Chair Robin Lufkin.......................... (Leadore) - 208-768-2480

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ow, where did the year go? I can’t believe that my time as president is almost up. I know you have all been looking forward to my smart and witty messages in every Line Rider; don’t worry—with my luck Britany and Maggie will find a way to make the Past-President write a message each month this coming year. I, on the other hand, am looking forward to not getting the emails asking for my articles, which were almost never late and in perfect grammar and spelling.

I hope that you are happy with the job I did; it was pretty tough getting cattle prices this high, but really Lee laid all groundwork. But all joking aside, it has been a tremendous honor to serve as your president this past year. I do not have enough time or space here to thank everyone who has helped make this year a success, but I do want to single out a few. First, and foremost, the entire ICA staff; without your dedication and professionalism our organization would not be where it’s at today. The countless hours you spent making me and the rest of the crew look good . . . wow, I’m surprised that you had time to get anything else done.

To the past presidents who always had a minute when I had questions, thanks for your help and good advice. To the ICA Board of Directors, thank you for your input and participation, you help keep me on track and headed in the right direction. To the Executive Committee, thanks for helping me out with all the issues I didn’t understand or have time to work on. To my officer team, it sure was a lot of fun traveling across the state and nation with all of you; your insight and input was always very timely and much appreciated. To all the committee chairs, thank you for handling most of the issues before they got to be problems, and for keeping me informed and up to date on things happening in your committees.

To my family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, thank you for covering for me when I was off traveling around the state and nation. Thank you for all the extra help you gave me when I needed to catch up my operation after being gone or trying to get ahead so I could be gone. Thanks for understanding when I had to talk on the phone “one” more minute or needed to call you “right back” a couple days later.To my wife, thank you for being understanding when I had a last minute change of plans which involved my borrowing your pickup and making you rearrange your schedule.

And finally, thank you to the members of the Idaho Cattle Association. Without your help, support, and belief in me to do this job, I would have been far less effective.

It was always nice to see familiar faces and meet new people every place I went. I gave up trying to figure out the miles spent on the road or in a plane; instead I started to be thankful for the opportunity to spend so much time out there representing all of you.

I’m looking forward to “retirement” and know that you’re going to be in great hands with the new officer team. Carl will do a fine job for all of you, and I encourage you to stay involved and help him out as you did me. So with that it has come time for me to ride/scurry/drive/meander off into the sunset. Thank you for all the good times and great memories, I am a far better man for having served you this past year and look forward to helping out anyplace I can in future.

Cow-Calf Council Chair Matt Thompson....................... (Shelley) - 208-589-3185 Feeder Council Chair Aron Bennett..................(Grand View) - 208-850-2363 Purebred Council Chair Art Butler.....................................(Bliss) - 208-352-4332 Treasurer David Little.............................(Emmett) - 208-869-9754 District 1 Merle Olsen ................. (Bonners Ferry) - 208-267-2272 Brad Higgins................... (Cottonwood) - 208-507-0989 District 2 Ramona Ridley.....................(Caldwell) - 208-455-4868 Matt Duckett.........................(Caldwell) - 208-230-5650 District 3 Jason Anderson........................(Jerome) - 208-420-7352 Kurt Mason.........................(Kimberly) - (208) 731-2691 District 4 Stan Dowton................................ (Ellis) - 208-876-4200 Scott Rigby.............................(Rexburg) - 208-356-6808 District 5 Joe Daniels................................(Malad) - 208-766-4545 Ken Eliason..........................(Holbrook) - 208-698-3341 Allied Industry Representative Kelton Spain................ (New Plymouth) - 208-859-8798 CattleWomen Board Representative Megan Satterwhite............... (Rogerson) - 208-420-6795 Directors at Large Wade Small............................... (Boise) - 208-338-2500 Marty Gill................................. (Parma) - 208-890-3805

Committee Leaders

Cattle Association Legal Fund: Jerald Raymond, Chair; Norm Wallis, Vice Chair; Stan Dowton, Jason Anderson, Marty Gill, Ken Eliason, Ramona Ridley, Merle Olsen Cattle Health & Well-Being: Scott Holt, Chair Cattle Political Action Committe: Laurie Lickley, Chair; Unknown, Vice Chair; Brad Higgins, Joe Daniels, Kurt Mason, Matt Duckett, Matt Thompson, Scott Rigby Federal & State Lands: Darci Helmick, Chair; Art Butler, Kurt Mason, Ken Eliason, Matt Duckett, Matt Thompson Marketing: John Nalivka, Chair Membership: Laurie Lickley, Chair; Brad Higgins, Marty Gill, Scott Rigby, Jason Anderson, Ramona Ridley, Megan Satterwhite Private Lands: Norm Wallis, Chair; Brad Higgins, Art Butler, David Little, Kurt Mason Resolutions: Lee Bradshaw, Chair; Jared Brackett, Vice Chair Wildlife: Deb Lord, Chair; Aron Bennett, Matt Thompson, Jason Anderson, Marty Gill, Joe Daniels, Megan Satterwhite

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EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

Leadership Strengths

Purebred Issue

by Wyatt Prescott Executive Vice President

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y job requires me to know people, to read them, and to know how best to interact with them. During the course of the last year, I have had the privilege to get to know one man better than most, and that man is your president, Jared Brackett. I have long said that the greatest compensation for working for the Idaho Cattle Association is the wealth of knowledge that I gain every day. And as I reflect on the past year with ICA and the leadership in your outgoing president, I have come to realize how unique of an opportunity I have had to get to know a truly noble steward of society.

This year Jared and I have used more than 6,000 cell phone minutes conversing and strategizing about issues, traveled over 14,000 miles together, and have represented ICA throughout our state and from Washington, D.C., to Nashville, Tenn. His leadership and pragmatic decision-making on issues has propelled not only ICA, but Idaho’s cattle industry into a position to take full advantage of the prosperous times we see before us in the industry. Through his leadership, we have procured funding for managing state wolves, secured funding for spring grazing/sage grouse research, and led the industry in the Fight to Preserve the West—stalling BLM’s massive, overreaching permit renewals.

The compensation of the truly grounded leadership values I have experienced this year is invaluable. We’ve exchanged bottles of whiskey, wedding gifts, philosophies on life, and played fantasy football. It’s common to become good friends through a president’s tenure, but Jared gave me so much more. I fear that most people never really understand how much sacrifice these leaders make while serving our industry. He never hesitated once whenever Jared’s leadership strength is that he’s I asked for more than anybody rightfully should. a believer in service with no secrets.

But the true epitome — Wyatt Prescott in Jared’s noble attribute could be found in his flaw.

As I stated, my job is to know him and I have done so fairly well. Once this summer we each went out of state on separate trips and when we got back we told each other we brought back a little gift for one another. When we exchanged gifts—low and behold— they were exactly the same.

During his tenure, I came to realize his leadership habit was sort of a nervous twitch. Overall he is a fairly nerveless person but every once in a while when he was backed into a corner on an issue his leadership habit would show through. He would start blinking rapidly, and if he was standing he would take approximately one and a half steps backwards and usually start his sentence with a long “sooooo.” My job, if I perceive the situation to be harmful, is to intercept the conversation, if possible, at exactly this moment. Because what comes next is leader Jared Brackett to the core, and perhaps my most respected attribute he has—pure, unadulterated honesty— the tendency to say too much, to divulge too much information. Now, in some negotiations, showing your aces can be harmful. But that is Jared’s leadership strength.

He’s a believer in service with no secrets. A faith that honesty and goodwill will prevail.

That kind of honesty is the kind our country so desperately needs.

Jared, thank you, wholeheartedly, for keeping me grounded in what leadership is all about. I hope everyone can join us this year for Jared’s President’s Reception at the ICA Annual Convention in Sun Valley Nov. 17-19. He deserves one heck of a thank you as he hands over the reigns to Carl. Furthermore, there is a waiting list of people wanting to do his roast; I am certain that it will not disappoint.

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November 2014 The Line Rider is the official magazine of the Idaho Cattle Association. It is published nine times per year in January, February, March, June, August, September, October, November and December.

ICA Office

2120 Airport Way, P.O. Box 15397 Boise, ID 83715 Phone: (208) 343-1615 info@idahocattle.org www.idahocattle.org www.facebook.com/IdahoCattleAssociation www.twitter.com/IdahoCattle Executive Vice President Wyatt Prescott, wyatt@idahocattle.org Communications Director & Feeder Coordinator Britany Hurst, britany@idahocattle.org Membership and Productions Manager Dawn Schooley, dawn@idahocattle.org Administrative Assistant Michelle Johnson, michelle@idahocattle.org Policy Director Karen Williams, karen@idahocattle.org (208) 866-6438 Publisher/Editor Maggie Malson 3100 Elmore Road Parma, ID 83660 (208) 674-1283 maggiejomalson@mac.com Advertising Sales JoAnn Behrends (208) 989-5022 cell • (208) 453-2694 joannbehrends@gmail.com Jan Ford (800) 693-8048 jford17879@aol.com Member Advertising Rates 4-color: Back cover $785; IFC: $775; IBC: $759; 4-color: 1 page $455; 2/3 page $399; 1/2 page $309; 1/3 page $235; 1/4 page $175; 1/8 page $129; Insert $525 B/W: 1 page $355; 2/3 page $299; 1/2 page $235; 1/3 page $185; 1/4 page $125; 1/8 page $79; Breeders’ or Service Guide $720-Color $567-BW (9 issues) Rates apply to ICA members only.

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5th Annual ICA Photo Contest Quickly Approaching

Spring Cove Ranch Angus & JBB/AL Hereford Bull and Female Sale Monday, March 9th, 2015 at Spring Cove Ranch, Bliss, Idaho

Grab your camera, print those photos and get ready for the 5th Annual Idaho Cattle Association Photo Contest. This is a creative way to help share your ranching story and win a little prize money to boot!

We have some new categories and new rules, so be sure to read through everything. It’s never too early to capture the beauty of Idaho and the cattle and people who make it great!

The photo contest takes place at the ICA Convention Nov. 17-19, 2014. Photos are judged by Convention attendees with a guest judge awarding the Best of Show prize. In addition to cash prizes being awarded, photos will have the opportunity to appear in future ICA publications and communications materials.

The categories for the “Idaho Cattle” Contest are: Idaho Cattle: as the cattle business is the lifeblood of our association members, we want to see all those beautiful bovines—horned, polled, black, red, white, bulls, heifers, yearlings, calves and everything in between. Please include the breed of cattle in the title or description of your photo.

Idaho Scenic Ranges or Pastures: images of landscapes, nature, sunrise/sunset or anything showcasing Idaho’s outdoor beauty. We are looking for a variety of seasons. Be sure and take photos throughout the year, capturing winter, spring, summer and fall scenes. Note: if you enter a photo in this category, please include the location in the title or description of your photo. We are looking specifically for a photo from each season to include in the ICA Centennial Book so submit your best as it may be chosen!

Idaho Critters: images of other ranch animals—horses, working dogs, even an old barn cat or the chickens. Please include the breed of animal in the title or description of your photo.

Idaho Cattlemen Characters: images of cattlemen and women in all aspects of life—family, children, babies, couples and relationships, rodeo sports, and the like. Important: be sure you have signed releases for any recognizable people in these photos.

Idaho Cattlemen Experiences: action shots. Branding, roping, riding, feeding—all things cattlemen do. Important: be sure you have signed releases for any recognizable people in these photos.

Idaho ‘Cattlemen Humor’: capture those comical moments on the ranch. It could be the kids in some silly game, a calf in some silly position or maybe the dog doing tricks.

Historic Idaho Industry: images of the Idaho cattle industry depicting the early days. We are gathering photos for our centennial year, 2015.

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For Sale Catalogs call: 208-352-4332 Spring Cove Ranch

Art and Stacy Butler 269 Spring Cove Rd Bliss, Idaho 83314 208-352-4332 www.springcoveranch.com info@springcoveranch.com

JBB/AL Herefords

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See the website, www.idahocattle.org, for all the contest rules and forms. Happy Shooting!

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PUREBRED COUNCIL

Not My Granddad’s Industry byArt Butler, Purebred Council Chairman

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t is a record-breaking year as far as cattle markets go! Never in my memory have we seen the market steadily strengthen every month through the entire year. Even if it levels out now, and it will at some point, producers are certainly pleased. I often hear producers and certainly feeders say cattle are high, but I remind them when I was a student at the University of Idaho, feeder calf price was equal to the price of a gallon of gas. While certainly record-breaking, I feel these prices are well deserved, earned and fair.

Unfortunately, I didn’t know my grandfather, but I am nevertheless very proud of him. Not only did I receive his name, but recently we found letters and diaries that he and my grandmother exchanged prior to their marriage. Of particular interest to me was a letter from the spring of 1914.

Grandmother told Granddad her father wanted to sell him five or six feeder calves. Granddad said, “Ask him what he wants for them, but I don’t want the Jersey or dairy cross calves. I only want the Durham or other beef type cattle.”

After a month of negotiations—two visits—Grandfather bought three beef-type calves for his beginning homestead in Bliss and

drove them 20 miles home after his Sunday visit.

Oh, the price was about 5 cents a pound.

Our industry is certainly different from my Granddad’s. We have better transportation, more information, faster communication (except the U.S. Mail….Grandmother and Granddad exchanged letters, often two in one day, from Gooding to Bliss, which now takes two to three days), and other genomic technologies to identify easier calving, faster growing, more efficient and better grading cattle, which improves all segments of our industry. I am a believer in using all the technologies to produce high quality cattle. I don’t just mean grading quality here, but sound, functional and healthy cattle that will be profitable for everyone and most importantly healthy and wholesome for the consumer.

It has been an enjoyable and interesting two years serving on your Board of Directors. Thanks to all of you and the staff for your confidence and help.

Remember, I often hear and say as my granddad thought, “Quality Pays!”

2014 Heifer of the Year Contest Winners Announced It was another successful year for the annual Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) Heifer of the Year Contest. More than 60 of Idaho’s youth from grades 7-12 applied for the chance to win a registered purebred heifer and other prizes.

Contestants were required to complete an examination of 46 multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions, in addition to four essay questions. The test was a difficult and challenging task for the industry’s future leaders. The participants must not only know about cattle production, but also current issues affecting the cattle industry.

The following essay questions were part of the 2014 test: 1) Why is public lands grazing important to Idaho, and how would you explain it’s importance to those who question it? 2) What is the biggest problem facing the cattle industry, and how do you suggest solving this issue? 3) What would you say to a consumer who had questions and concerns about the safety of using hormones and antibiotics in cattle? 4) How

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would winning a purebred heifer help your future?

Dana Kerner, Weiser, was the overall contest winner and will receive a registered Angus heifer donated by the Spring Cove Angus Ranch, Bliss.

Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, placed second and will receive a $750 scholarship from the University of Idaho Steer A Year Program and a gift certificate for a custom hat from Jaxonbilt Hats. Cora Isaacs, Bliss, placed third and will receive a $500 scholarship from the University of Idaho Steer A Year Program, and $100 from Treasure Valley Mixer-Feeders. Colton Dudley, Culdesac, placed fourth and will receive a $250 scholarship from the University of Idaho Steer A Year Program and $75 from Malson Angus & Herefords, Parma.

Elexus Moore, St. Maries, placed 5th and will receive $50 from Malson Angus & Herefords.

The winners of scholarships have the option of using their money to pay for college expenses or towards the purchase

of a purebred heifer from an ICA member.

The winners of the University of Idaho Scholarships may only use that money towards University of Idaho tuition expenses. All participants are to be commended on an excellent job. Thank you to our sponsors.

The Heifer of the Year Contest is sponsored by purebred members of the Idaho Cattle Association. The ICA is a nonprofit membership association representing 1,100 cattle producers, feeders and related agricultural businesses. Please contact the ICA office at 208-343-1615 or info@idahocattle.org for information about membership or the 2014 Heifer of the Year Contest.

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EPA’s Powergrab Contrasts with Idaho’s Water Soverneignty, Values

by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter The Environmental Protection Agency claims it only wants to “clarify” what waterways and bodies of water fall within its regulatory jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. But that’s just semantics. In reality, the EPA is checking every nook and cranny of the United States for opportunities to expand its influence in the name of protecting us.

If you’re a property owner, or if your livelihood depends on the ability to keep pursuing traditional uses of water in your area, you should be as worried as I am about how the EPA is using its rulemaking process to identify “Waters of the United States” – or WOTUS – over which it can expand the federal government’s reach and control.

Federal agencies like the EPA have had motives and agendas of their own for years.

As former chairman and now vice-chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that considers EPA’s budget, Congressman Mike Simpson has been diligently pushing back against internal bureaucratic momentum that’s at least partially to blame for the agency’s growing regulatory insurgency. But for the past six years the EPA has especially enjoyed the strong support and encouragement of President Obama as its grip tightens on how American citizens can use our natural resources.

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when he said the EPA’s WOTUS initiative “could fundamentally re-define Americans’ private property rights” without any new law or congressional direction. That includes applying strict Clean Water Act standards and the red tape and expense accompanying them even to small streams or wetlands that only appear during periods of heavy rainfall.

The EPA contends the WOTUS rule is necessary in light of U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006 that restricted the agency’s authority and cast doubt on the legitimacy of federal regulatory schemes.

But Bonner Cohen, a senior fellow with the National Center for Public Policy Research, said the 88-page EPA rule is a clear effort to turn lemons into lemonade for federal regulators with an end-run around Congress.

“Despite losing both cases, EPA claims ambiguities in the rulings give it greater authority than ever before to regulate private land and isolated, intermittent bodies of water,” Cohen recently wrote. He specifically cited the agency’s proposal for a parallel “interpretive rule” that would limit the number of traditional farming practices that would otherwise be exempt from the WOTUS rule.

Let’s contrast this federal overreach to the landmark Snake River Basin Adjudication (SRBA) process that Idaho recently completed. We spent nearly 30 years legally sorting out hundreds of thousands of water

rights claims throughout southern Idaho to ensure that private property and public interests both were protected from any attempts to reallocate or divert our most precious natural resource. As Supreme Court Justice Scalia said during his recent visit to Idaho to celebrate the success of the process, the SRBA “lets the people of Idaho know just what they own.”

Meanwhile, President Obama’s EPA is looking under every rock to determine where it can next usurp local control.

We must resist this water grab just as we have overcome challenges to our water sovereignty before. The EPA’s public comment period ends Nov. 14.

In 2003, when I was representing Idaho’s 1st District in Congress, environmental activists were demanding that virtually all water stored in the Snake River system upstream of Hells Canyon be devoted to flushing salmon downstream. My position then remains my position today: Protecting our water is every bit as important to survival of the Idaho I know and love as protecting the Constitution is to the survival of the republic. Public policy should be grounded in values that reflect what we hold most dear.

In Idaho, those values include private property, individual liberties, and our water.

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NATURAL RESOURCES

Living Up to Your Privileges November is the time to express your right to vote, both in government elections and at ICA Convention.

by Karen Williams, Policy Director

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y the time November in an election year arrives, we have all endured mailboxes full of campaign material, nightly interruptive robo-calls from candidates, and endless spewing by the press. Although all of these things may be annoyances, I proudly take part in the process. As a God-fearing, flag-bearing, red-blooded American, I consider my ability to vote not only a right, but a duty to my country and to my children, the future of America.

I frequently find myself feeling irritated when I hear many fellow Americans gripe about our country, or the state of our economy, or other similar complaints when I know that they have not lived up to their civic duty by voting or contributing to the process as a good citizen in other ways. It is said that where much is given, much is required. We have the great privilege to live in a free society, and we should use the associated privileges to ensure that the principles upon which that freedom was built prevails.

Likewise, as a member of the world’s greatest industry and the Idaho Cattle Association, you have the privilege to set the policy of our organization. Finger pointing and sideline bickering seldom produces results. If you have a concern, come be a part of the process as we find a solution. Following is background information on the resolutions that have been proposed for your consideration at our annual convention.

Beef Program of Distinction (Submitted by ICA Cattle Health & Well Being Committee) Through a strategic planning process, the University of Idaho is undergoing a process to define programs of distinction from within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to focus efforts and direct resources. This proposed resolution before ICA supports the establishment of a Beef Program of Distinction. Because the beef industry is the second-largest agricultural industry in Idaho, it stands to reason that the university should place extra emphasis on its beef-related programs.

GMO Feeds (Submitted by ICA Cattle Health & Well Being Committee) In my opinion, the GMO (genetically modified organism) issue represents fear mongering at its worst. Genetic manipulation has practically been occurring since the dawn of time. The use of genetic manipulation to improve plants has enabled an ever-expanding global population to survive. In spite of this, and the lack of any sound science to prove any harm, there are numerous campaigns to end the use of GMOs, including in livestock feeds. This proposed resolution before ICA members supports the production of GMO feeds and opposes legislative attempts to impact production of GMO crops.

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State Lands Grazing Program (Submitted by ICA Federal & State Lands Committee) The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is undertaking a process to review their grazing program and consider revisions to the livestock grazing lease structure. The likely outcome of this effort will be an increase in the grazing fee. ICA has been, and will continue to be, involved in this process, working to ensure that IDL understands the value of grazing lands to the endowment’s portfolio and the importance of a stable business environment for the livestock industry to the long-term value of those lands to the endowment. The proposed amendments to ICA’s current resolution will enable ICA to work proactively with IDL and state leaders to ensure their understanding of this.

Land Exchanges (Submitted by Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association) Currently in Owyhee County, there are land transfers under consideration between the state and the federal government. There are valid existing private rights on these lands including water rights and grazing rights. This proposed resolution seeks to ensure that if land transfers occur, these rights will be protected.

Restoring a Balance of Power to Federal Land Management (Submitted by Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association) The United States constitution wisely established a system of checks and balances between the three branches of federal government. It increasingly seems to be the case that one of those branches has been allowed to expand without being checked. The federal agencies and their resulting bureaucracy often create rules and regulations that have the full force of law, yet lack congressional review or oversight. When this occurs, the American citizenry is not afforded the proper recourse when concerns arise. This proposed resolution seeks to address this issue by requesting our congressional delegation seek for solutions through oversight hearings and legislative efforts which would more clearly set the boundaries for agency authority.

Beef Checkoff Enhancement (Submitted by ICA Executive Committee) Recently, when discussions of beef checkoff reform amongst industry organizations stalemated, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack took matters into his own hands and proposed to create an additional checkoff program with an additional checkoff assessment. Such a program would bypass state beef councils and local control and would transfer control to USDA. Regardless of how you feel about the management of the checkoff or a possible increase, you should be concerned about the federal government usurping control of your checkoff dollars. This ICA Line Rider, November 2014

proposed resolution states support for the Idaho Beef Checkoff—as established under state law—and requests that any changes, if made, must be done under the 1985 Beef Promotion and Research Act when the time is appropriate.

Please come to convention and let us know how you feel about these proposed resolutions. They will be discussed and voted on during the Committee Business Session at 11 am on Nov. 18. This meeting also provides our membership with the opportunity to review, discuss, and amend all of our existing policy. If you have concerns about any of our policy, or feel that our policy is lacking in any area, this is your chance to effect change. Remember, you can’t complain (or you shouldn’t anyway) if you don’t take part in the process to which you are entitled.

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FEEDER FOCUS

Sustainability at the Table

by Britany Hurst, Feeder Coordinator

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e’re not talking about WOTUS this time, although please, please submit your comments by Nov. 14 if you haven’t already. But, onto the new topic . . .

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the United States Department of Agriculture recently released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans policy document. The guidelines, intended for Americans 2 years of age and older, are intended to “provide the basis for federal food and nutrition policy and education initiatives.”

Furthermore, “The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to focus on eating a healthful diet—one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent disease.” The first edition of the Dietary Guidelines was released in 1980, and have been updated every five years for the past 34 years.

As I was scrolling through the public comments on guidelines the other day, I noticed the majority came from vegans. Women claiming easier pregnancies since banning animal products from their diets, or touting a laundry list of supposed negative affects of meat on human and environmental health.

As an advocate, I need to know what the other side is saying. As a human being, I’m curious. I read testimonials. I watched The China Study. And a year and a half ago I decided to take it to the next level. I felt like I needed to give myself a bit more credibility in the discussion, to combat the “but you’ve

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never tried it” argument.

I eliminated all animal protein from my diet. I became a vegan—at least as far as food consumption goes. I replaced my scrambled eggs and fresh fruit breakfast for vegan protein powder mixed with almond milk. I bought the Forks over Knives cookbook and traded in my extra lean ground beef for foods I can’t pronounce, like quinoa, and foods I’ve never liked, such as lettuce. For a full month I tracked calories and recommended daily values, while I ate

was sleeping poorly, was irritable, cranky and exhausted. Workout recovery time lengthened and stamina decreased, and by the end of the fourth week I had gained seven pounds.

But this argument goes beyond nutrition.

The 2015 dietary guidelines are focusing on sustainability, an interesting move considering a one-size-fits-all definition of sustainability has yet to be agreed upon by producers, consumers, and marketers. The fact that sustainability is even a topic on the table of the HSS and USDA is further proof of the widening disconnect between producers and consumers. And producers and regulators. What will the addition of a sustainability requirement impose upon each of you? Already, the cattle industry is one of the most sustainable out there.

Ninety-nine percent of every animal is used in beef or byproducts.

Furthermore, you are already operating under a copious amount of regulations— and more importantly, a moral code—that keep the environment and your operation sustainable. What stronger regulations can possibly close that very tiny gap between 99 and 100 percent? I don’t know either, but if we figure it out, we may just be the first industry to achieve such perfection.

my way through fruits and vegetables, trying to find ways to replace the protein and nutrients I was avoiding from meat with raw alternatives.

I loaded extra vegetables on my spinach salad and ate my way through a few handfuls of mixed nuts. By the end of the first week, I was craving the nutrients I was lacking. A tablespoon of peanut butter was certainly no substitute for steak. During the next two weeks, I noticed definite physical changes. The pink in my cheeks was replaced with pallor, and I developed alarming dark circles under my eyes. I ICA Line Rider, November 2014

Fall/Winter 2014 Beef Counts Challenge

by Laurie Lickley, ICA Vice President Brrrr…fall is here! I love it! And with those beautiful changing colors comes the all-familiar bawling calves. I am always reminded that when the bawling stops something is wrong, so again, it is a peaceful sound, and one we know will cease to soon. It is during these shorter days when I am reminded that while our tummies are always full and our temporary hunger pains will soon cease like those bawling calves, it is not the case for 1 in 5 Idaho children. Yes, 1 in 5 children; children who may be our neighbors.

I am, thus, sending a challenge to all of you this season to make a difference in Idaho hunger through Beef Counts. I am looking right now at an open cow in our pasture that we will be donating to Beef Counts through our local auction yard! I know you all have a calf that wouldn’t fit on the truck or that bull or cow that will need replaced next season! Convert those animals into a product that will feed the hungry Idahoans through one of over 200 Idaho Foodbank partner agencies.

I will make it easy for you to do. I am offering to make arrangements to pick that animal up and deliver it to one of our participating auction yards, and I challenge our Idaho Cattle Association Board of Directors to do the same! Call or text me today, and I will make arrangements to pick up your Beef Counts donations. My number is 208-420-7975.

We can deliver your donated animal to any of these participating auction yards: Cottonwood Livestock Auction, 7 Rivers Livestock Commission, Treasure Valley Livestock Auction, Producers Livestock Marketing Association, Twin Falls Livestock Commission Company, Burley Livestock Auction, and Blackfoot Livestock Auction.

All donations are matched by Agri Beef, and donations double or even triple by the time that roast or hamburger reaches those in need in the Idaho Foodbank network. Please join me this season in making a dent in Idaho Hunger.

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IDAHO BEEF CHECKOFF NEWS

Help Spread the News—Beef is Good for You!

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eef has long been shadowed by nutrition and health myths such as beef consumption should be limited because it causes heart disease and can raise your cholesterol, beef is not lean, beef causes cancer, and beef is a primary source of fat, to name a few. Most everyone has heard from his or her doctor, neighbor or random acquaintance that beef “isn’t good for you”. Further, consumers are often easily persuaded by key stakeholders to believe these myths and make a change in their preferred protein.

Fortunately, many key stakeholders have started to reevaluate beef ’s role in a healthy diet. Nutrition experts, educators, and authors are pushing the conversation about the unintended consequences of long-standing dietary advice and the resulting challenge Americans face in following current dietary guidance.

From plant-based and gluten-free diets to the Mediterranean lifestyle and paleo approach, there are many diets being debated within the public health community.

At the same time that these discussions about a healthy diet are taking place, discussion about protein’s place in the diet are being readdressed. For many years, it was recommended by nutrition stakeholders to avoid animal protein because of saturated fat, cholesterol concerns and caloric intake. In the past six months, however, two major scientific articles have been published that support protein, specifically beef, in an everyday diet. Evidence continues to demonstrate beef ’s role as a high-quality, nutrientdense protein that sustains, satisfies and offers versatility for health, including heart health.

A new research study, funded by the Beef Checkoff and the National Institute of Health-supported Penn State General Clinical Research Center, published in the June 2014 issue of the Journal of Human Hypertension, concluded that a heart-healthy diet that includes lean beef can decrease the risk factors for heart disease.

The study’s research showed that a dietary pattern rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, that also includes lean beef, even daily, can reduce elevated cholesterol and blood pressure, which are two main risk factors for heart disease.

Another study published in The Journal of Nutrition showed that including a moderate amount of protein at three meals throughout the day provides many health benefits, including supporting healthy aging and weight management by minimizing muscle loss and aiding in satiety. This research is especially important for an aging population such as that in the United States where many people are facing the onset of sarcopenia.

On another platform, the non-scientific field is also contributing to the national dialogue about a healthy diet. One example is a book by Nina Telcholz, The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet. The book not only puts specific emphasis on the association between saturated fat and cardiovascular disease but also addresses the concerns about the unintended consequences of a low-fat diet, including consuming too many calories from foods that do not deliver important

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nutrients. The book also highlights what is shown above, that there is in fact a growing number of research studies and commentaries by scientists in peer-reviewed journals reevaluating the role of saturated fat in heart disease risk.

As a producer, you may be asking yourself how you can push this dialogue forward to the point where necessary changes are made and beef is promoted in a healthy diet. On a national level, the Beef Checkoff continues to engage and contribute to this national dialogue by providing a variety of wholesome, high-quality beef choices that support health and wellness goals; advancing scientific research to better understand how the beef eating experience contributes to health; and supporting educational forums and resources to translate and apply published science to Americans’ lives. On an individual basis, it is important to equip yourself with several beef nutrition facts that you can have on hand if you find yourself in a conversation and the topic of beef being part of a healthy diet comes up such as: • There are more than 30 cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for lean, including consumer favorites like Tenderloin, T-Bone and 95% lean Ground Beef.

• Additionally, 20 of the lean beef cuts have, on average, only 1 more gram of saturated fat than a skinless chicken breast per 3-ounce serving.

• Beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food, helping you get more nutrition from the calories you take in.

• Beef has 8 times more vitamin B12, 6 times more zinc and 2.5 times more iron than a skinless chicken breast.

• A 3-ounce serving of lean beef contributes less than 10% of the calories in a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet.

• A substantial body of evidence shows protein can help in maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle and fueling physical activity — all of which play an important role in a healthful lifestyle and disease prevention • Beef is the #1 food source for Protein, Vitamin B12, and Zinc and the #3 food source for Iron behind fortified cereals and grains.

For more information or to learn more about how the Idaho Beef Council works with nutrition experts, contact our office at 208-376-6004.

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While you and Kim are managing your operations, your checkoff is reaching this technology-savvy generation of consumers through all types of social and online media.

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IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program; Helping Families Save for College in a Tax Advantaged Way

by Christine Stoll. Executive Director of IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program I love the entrepreneurial spirit that pervades Idaho’s culture. In a state filled with cattle and farm operations, where risks and successes often go hand-in-hand, it’s no wonder so many Idahoans hold up grit as a prized quality. In fact, many of us would say the risks we’ve taken and losses we’ve endured have birthed the successes we enjoy.

While the risks that we take in our Idaho businesses can result in big returns, there are things we can agree aren’t worth risking—in particular, our children’s future prospects. In today’s world, whether your child plans to follow your lead and enter the cattle business or plans to do something completely different, post-secondary education is an undeniable advantage.

The rising cost of college combined with the uncertainty of the economy means that many families are looking for a way to secure the future for their children that won’t be determined solely by the ups and downs of business cycles. IDeal, Idaho’s 529 College Savings Program, is a vehicle for families to invest now against rising tuition costs, while at the same time creating an expectation that postsecondary education is not only attainable but indispensable in today’s global economy.

IDeal offers a tax-advantaged way for Idaho families to invest and save for college.

Contributions are tax deductible up to $4,000 for single filers and up to $8,000 for filers who are married, filing jointly, on their Idaho state tax returns. In fact, any Idaho taxpayer who makes a contribution to the account can get the tax deduction (including grandparents, aunts, friends, etc.) regardless of who the “Account Owner” is. This is fairly unique in the world of 529s and exemplifies the commitment our state has made toward helping families save for education.

In addition, money invested in an IDeal account grows tax-deferred and when the student is ready to use the money, it can be disbursed tax-free for qualified educational expenses at any accredited post-secondary institution in the country. Furthermore, the term “college” is defined as any level past high school including certificates, vocational schools, two-year degrees, and traditional four-year schools and above. The money

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can also be used on dual-credit high school courses, allowing kids to get an early (and less expensive) jump on college credits.

Socking away money in an IDeal 529 account can provide your family with peace of mind that you have a plan to help pay for school, without relying solely on loans or current income. Furthermore, it’s a foundation that will allow your child to begin developing their own entrepreneurial spirit. For example, numerous IDeal beneficiaries have been able to take unpaid

internships that relate to their career field instead of working minimum-wage jobs that can distract from their studies. Others have completed volunteer humanitarian or religious missions after they graduate, free from the worry about how to pay back student loans. These unpaid activities are often a young person’s first lesson in sacrificing short term rewards for long-term success.

Helping your children or grandchildren pay for college is a way to instill in them an ethic of saving and planning, while enabling them to take some calculated risks as they better themselves and their future prospects. Many parents even ask or require their children to contribute to the account themselves so they’ve got some “skin in the game.” An IDeal account is an appropriate financial plan for your child’s future and lets them focus on their responsibility to attend class, study, graduate, and apply what they have learned.

IDeal accounts can be set up with just $25.00 and feature several ways to contribute to meet each individual family’s resources and goals.

For more information on IDeal, visit www.idsaves.org.

Reference: 1The Sallie Mae “How America Saves

for College” National Study, 2013, SallieMae.com/ howamericasaves.

2 Data as of Aug. 31, 2013.

3 Contributions to the IDeal ­– Idaho College Savings Program are deductible from Idaho state income tax, subject to recapture in certain circumstances, such as a non-qualified withdrawal or a rollover to another state’s qualified tuition program in the year of the rollover and the prior tax year.

For more information about the Idaho College Savings Program (IDeal), call 866-433-2533 or visit www.idsaves.org to obtain a Disclosure Statement. The Disclosure Statement discusses investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information. Because investing in IDeal is an important decision for you and your family, you should read and consider the Disclosure Statement carefully before investing. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc. (ABD) is Distributor of IDeal.

If you are not an Idaho taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state’s qualified tuition program.

IDeal is administered by the Idaho College Savings Program Board (Board). ABD, the program manager, and its affiliates, have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations, including investment advisory and recordkeeping and administrative services. The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard) serves as Investment Manager for IDeal. Sallie Mae Bank serves as the Savings Portfolio Manager for IDeal. IDeal’s Portfolios invest in either: (i) mutual funds offered or managed by Vanguard; or (ii) an FDIC-insured omnibus savings account held in trust by the Board at Sallie Mae Bank. Except for the Savings Portfolio, investments in IDeal are not insured by the FDIC. Units of the Portfolios are municipal securities and the value of units will vary with market conditions.

Investment returns will vary depending upon the performance of the Portfolios you choose. Except to the extent of FDIC insurance available for the Savings Portfolio, you could lose all or a portion of your money by investing in IDeal, depending on market conditions. Account Owners assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences.

Not FDIC-Insured (except for the Savings Portfolio).

No Bank, Federal, or State Guarantee. May Lose Value.

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Managing Price Risk Using Livestock Risk Insurance

by Brett Crosby, Custom Ag Solutions Livestock producers are regularly reminded of the volatility of livestock markets. In fact, most producers understand well that today’s high prices may not be around when your animals are ready to sell. Producers can use a variety of different tools and strategies to take advantage of market highs and protect themselves against downturns. The Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program, available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), can help livestock producers of manage their price risks.

For feeder cattle, fed cattle, swine, and lamb, LRP insures against downward movements in a national price index that is constructed using cash sales price data reported by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). For example, cowcalf producers will most likely want to use the LRP-Feeder Cattle policy, which is based on an index that tracks feeder cattle contract prices and adjusted for cattle either weighing less than 600 pounds or between 600 and 900 pounds.

Because there is no minimum on the number of head insured, LRP may meet the needs of some operation sizes better than futures and options hedging. A producer can choose the exact number of animals to be covered and pick an End Date corresponding to an endorsement length between 13 and 52 weeks prior to the time when the animals

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will be marketed (availability of endorsement lengths depends on when the underlying futures contracts are traded). The producer chooses a Coverage Price ranging from 70 to 100 percent of the Expected Ending Value published by RMA for each available End Date. Insurance premiums for LRP coverage (the price of insurance) tend to track the prices of options for the insured livestock.

An insured producer receives an indemnity payment if the value of the market index price (the Actual Ending Value) on the End Date is less than the established Coverage Price. RMA regularly publishes a current listing of Expected Ending Values, End Dates, and LRP insurance premiums on the RMA website: http://www.rma.usda.gov/ tools/livestock.html.

Producer should understand and remember that LRP does not insure the actual cash price that an individual receives for his cattle. LRP coverage is based on the premise that local cash prices generally (but not always) move up and down along with the national index. However, producers using LRP insurance are still exposed to “basis risk,” or the risk that arises because of the difference between local cash prices and the market index price (see www.BeefBasis.com).

Also, LRP does not provide any coverage for production losses (e.g., death loss, reduced weights, etc.).

To apply for LRP coverage, a producer

must contact an authorized livestock insurance agent. Once approved for a policy, coverage can be activated for a particular group of cattle through application and purchase of a Specific Coverage Endorsement (SCE). More information about LRP is available on the RMA website at http://www. rma.usda.gov/livestock. Additional resources to help producers understand and evaluate LRP insurance can be found online by accessing the Ag Risk & Farm Management Library at www.agrisk.umn.edu.

Federal crop insurance program policies, including LRP, are sold and serviced by private crop insurance companies.

Custom Ag Solutions (CAS) works with RMA, RightRisk, LLC, and other partner organizations to educate producers about risk management and Federal crop insurance programs. To receive information by mail, call CAS at 877-227-8094. USDA, RMA, and CAS are equal opportunity providers.

Learn more at www.RMA.USDA.gov.

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Finding What Works

Three ICA members find success in the cattle industry by utilizing niche breeds not only for their genetic quality, but also the carcass merit they offer the industry. story by Maggie Malson

Cattle trails While we may be a long way from Texas, the Longhorn breed reminiscent of cattle drives and western movies has found a home in the Gem State.

“I had always wanted some Longhorns,” says Nick Noyes of Running N Longhorns in Fruitland. “I kept seeing a herd along the highway in Riggins and finally decided to buy some. Our family business is honey bees, so it started out more as a hobby.

Noyes bought three bred cows in April 2011 and has grown to a few dozen. He is a member of both the International Texas Longhorn Association and the Texas Longhorn Breeders of America.

“They are tough, calve on their own, easy to maintain and breed back, and are hearty,” he says. “They also can have a good disposition, and we cull them if it’s questionable.”

The first year Noyes purchased a purebred bull, but has also utilized AI and has leased a bull to breed cows.

“Everything is registered Texas Longhorn,” he says. “We’re raising breeding stock and our goal is to raise elite females.

At this time, Noyes steers all the bull calves and sells the meat at The Honey Store in Fruitland.

“We’re breeding for a good disposition, frame size, horn length and color pattern,” Noyes says. “The goal is to have 50 inches by two years of age. Having 70-inch horns is quite common these days. Some bulls are in the 80s.

“It is a constant battle for selection as you

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can gain horn, but may give up pounds,” Noyes says.

He kept that in mind when making his selection for a new, young herd sire he purchased from a breeder in Ohio. “The bull I purchased has a sire who measured 84 inches and a dam who was 72 inches,” he says. “And both of them are large framed animals too. The dam was 1,300 pounds and the bull should be nearing 2,000 by now.”

In addition, he leased a bull last year who was beefier, in order to add more pounds to his calves.

While many other breeds use EPDs as a selection tool, Longhorn breeders look at actual data, for example, length of horns, which is measured tip to tip and mature weight. These numbers help Noyes make breeding decisions. He hasn’t sold any Longhorns bulls to commercial producers, but says it is a possibility in the future.

“Longhorns are known for their heartiness and calving ease, so they would be a good choice for a crossbreeding program,” he says.

“Right now I’m focusing on improving the quality of my cow herd and raising beef to sell.”

Noyes is realistic and says that while the horns and hide are what Texas Longhorn cattle are most known for, the carcass quality is important.

“At the end of the day, it’s still about the pounds of beef you can produce,” he says.

In order to keep a consistent supply of Longhorn beef available, Noyes has both spring and fall calving cows. His production system utlizes grass pasture and that’s how he

finishes his beef.

“We’ve found a market with people looking for lean, grass-fat beef,” he says.

“It does have a different taste to it, so I encourage people to try a few steaks at first before they purchase a quarter or half of beef.

We get a lot of repeat customers that way.”

Noyes enjoys the variety having Longhorn cattle provides. “It’s something different from honey bees,” he shares.

Improving herd quality is his number one goal and encourages anyone seeking a niche breed to focus on quality as well.

“Go with the best quality you can afford,” he says. “Five quality cows will be more profitable than 10 average ones.”

As a small cattle producer, Noyes finds much value in his Idaho Cattle Association membership.

“We are in the honey bee industry on a large scale and I talk to my colleagues daily, so I always know what’s going on, “ he says.

“Just like the honey industry has associations, it made sense to join the cattle association as well.

“I really appreciate the email newsletter and the magazine as it keeps me informed of the issues going on with cattle markets and policies. I’m not submerged in it daily so those resources are invaluable to me.”

From Italy to Idaho Recognized by their faun, greyish hide and extensive muscling, the Piedmontese breed has found its way into the cattle market of Idaho.

Richard Brook owns and operates Rio ICA Line Rider, November 2014

Photo by Maggie Malson

my calves.”

In addition to being lower in fat, Piedmontese beef was also found to be the most tender when compared to 11 other breeds.

“Research conducted at the MARC Center in Nebraska found it most tender on the Warner Bratzler Shear Force test,” Brook shares.

Brook said that he has put that research to test personally. “We had bull that got hurt so we took it to be butchered,” he explains.

“I had a few steaks cut off and we took them home to try. I couldn’t believe how tender it was—from a five and a half year old bull!

“I went back to the locker and told the butcher to cut the whole thing like a steer; the meat was just that good,” Brook says. “In

Photo by Richard Brook

Hondo Piedmontese in Buhl. He and his late wife, Lynn, purchased their ranch in 1972 and ran commercial Simmental cattle.

After visiting the Twin Falls County Fair and seeing the exhibition of Piedmontese, Lynn fell in love and started researching the breed.

“Not only did she like the look of them, she also found out the beef was lower in cholesterol due to the greater lean to fat ratio,” he says.

The couple decided to purchase a few and started with four fullblood bulls and two bred cows.

“I turned the bulls out with my Simmental cows and started raising halfblood feeder calves,” Brook says. “Each year a semi would come from a place called Georgetown Farms in Virginia to purchase

A group of Piedmontese feeder calves from Richard Brook. He’s found a good market for the beef from the halfbloods.

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fact, in Italy, where the breed originated, a five year old bull is their Prime beef.”

The trait of double muscling is caused by having a double copy of the myostatin gene, which does not alert a mammal’s body to stop producing muscle, resulting in more than normal muscle development.

The myostatin gene also helps to provide the consistent tenderness of Piedmontese beef.

“We’re raising fullblood for breeding stock and halfbloods for feeder calves,” Brooks says. “We also work with Lone Creek Cattle Co., in Neb.. They lease bulls then contract the calves back for top dollar. They purchase, process and market beef from certified Piedmontese. It’s been a way for us to have a really good market for them.”

Brook has sold Piedmontese bulls private treaty, but in most recent years has sent them to a bull test.

“There is a high demand for them and the market continues to grow,” he says. “The breed is gentle as well. Overall disposition is really good. We’ve had success with this breed and it’s helped contribute to our bottom line.”

Brook values his membership in ICA, as well as breed associations like the North American Piedmontese Association.

“I’ve always been a passionate member of the organizations of which I belong,” he says. “I first joined years ago to support the organization. I think ICA does a fantastic job on behalf of the industry.”

Gaining on grass As the demand for grass-finished beef Niche breeds continued on page 18...

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...Niche breeds continued from page 17 school paper. He decided it was a breed he increases, breeders in the West have found a would like to raise someday. breed to fit that niche, the Galloway.

In 1967, he finally had the opportunity to ICA member, Jim Grant, along with his purchase a Galloway bull. The next year he wife Kathy and son, Doug, operate a cattle and farming operation near Hazelton.

At Grant’s The attributes of Galloway cattle aren’t Galloways, anything new to the Grants. This year people will find marks 48 years of raising Galloways. black, red and “They are a hearty breed, and dun colored have great carcass quality,” Jim Grant animals. Grant says. “Commercial cattlemen like the says there is no Galloway for their heartiness. The cattle real difference can be fattened on grass, so they fit the in the color; it’s grass-finished beef programs really well. more a preference We’ve sold to several people doing that.” of the individual Originating from cattle that lived on producer. the rugged hills of Scotland, Galloways Photo by Richard Brook were selected for their ability to survive on poor forage and in a harsh climate. purchased six purebred cows. Two years The breed is moderately framed and has a later he attended a dispersal sale in Montana naturally dense hair coat, which breeders say and purchased 34 more cows, which are the helps them lay down less backfat in order foundation of the 150 mother cows he runs to stay warm. The hair consists of a woolly today. undercoat with longer guard hairs on the “Galloway cattle fit our operation really top. well,” Grant says. “We run on BLM & Growing up on a purebred Angus irrigated pastures. They do just as we well on operation, Grant knew his way around the range as they do on the good feed.” cattle. He found the Galloway breed while The breed takes advantage of grass and researching the Encyclopedia for a grade roughage feed sources and seems to fatten

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“from the inside out,” laying down the desirable marbling within the meat.

Grant has used his membership in the American Galloway Breeders Association to network with other breeders and has allowed him to sell cattle to Alaska, Chilé and Canada. He’s also sold semen to Australia and Canada, and has regional customers in Oregon and Washington.

“Both purebred and commercial cattlemen buy our cattle,” Grant says, “These cattle don’t need a lot of care.

They take care of themselves. And they make great mothers. They are very protective.”

Grant has retained ownership on steers and fed them out at Intermountain Beef, Eden. “They stay on grass for a longer amount of time, and only need about 60 days to finish,” Grant says.

While these purebred members of ICA might raise breeds less common, they have found what works for them. Not only are they continuing to perpetuate their respective breed’s characteristics as quality breeding stock, they have also found attributes of each which help contribute to the commercial industry.

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University of Idaho Injectable Trace Mineral Study Report—Breeding Heifers It is well known that trace minerals are important for health, growth and reproductive performance in cattle and that pregnancy rates can be negative affected by trace mineral imbalances especially in heifers.

Researchers at the University of Idaho recently reported on the effect of a Multimin®90 treatment done 33 days prior to AI, on the pregnancy rate of heifers when synchronized using the 14 day CIDR-PG protocol followed by exposure to cleanup bulls. These heifers were given access to free choice minerals that contained copper, zinc, and selenium prior to and throughout the study.

Thirty-three days prior to AI, a group of heifers was treated with Multimin®90 according to label recommendations.

Multimin®90 is a fast acting, injectable chelated trace mineral treatment which contains selenium, copper, zinc and manganese. Heifers then received the 14 d CIDR-PG protocol, a controlled internal drug release device (CIDR) was inserted 33 days prior to insemination and it was removed 14 days later. Prostaglandin (PG) was injected 16 days after CIDR removal and the heifers were artificially inseminated 73 h later. All heifers received an injection of GnRH concurrently with AI. The heifers were managed as one group and exposed to fertile bulls for natural-service breeding 9 d after AI for a 46 day period, those pregnant 55 days post AI as determined by ultrasonography, were separated from open heifers. The open heifers were left with the bulls for 20 more days. The overall pregnancy rate (AI plus natural service) was determined at 105 days post AI by palpation.

The results of the study indicated that a Multimin®90 treatment 33 days before AI had a significant effect on overall pregnancy rate with heifers receiving Multimin®90 having a greater pregnancy rate (93%) than the control group that did not receive Multimin®90 (83%), after timed AI and exposure to clean-up bulls. The effect of the Multimin®90 treatment and synchronization protocol on conception to AI was also positive with heifers on the 14d CIDRPG protocol plus Multimin®90 treatment obtaining a 75 percent AI pregnancy rate and the control group on the 14d CIDRPG without the Multimin®90 treatment ICA Line Rider, November 2014

obtaining a 55 percent AI pregnancy rate.

The bottom line The University of Idaho study data suggest that treating virgin heifers with Multimin® 30 days prior to the breeding season may improve reproductive performance.

Reference: Effect of an injectable trace

mineral on pregnancy rate of heifers when synchronized using the 5 day Co-Synch plus CIDR or 14 day CIDR-PG protocol C. J. Brasche, J.B. Hall, R. Kasimanickam, and M.E. Drewnoski.

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by Sarah Baker, UI Beef and Range Specialist

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uring the 2014 Idaho Beef Summit…A Steak in Your Bottom Line, beef producers from across the state learned about improving the quality, consistency and value of their product. The Summit is conducted every other year by University of Idaho Extension and sponsored by the

Check out the impressive meat case at Lee’s Marketplace in Smithfield, Utah.

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Idaho Beef Council.

The Idaho Beef Summit featured speakers, demonstrations, and tours focusing on beef end product quality. Producers had the opportunity to learn the “meat” side of the beef industry during the 3-day event.

Billy Whitehurst, UI Extension needed in food production will come from Educator from Twin Falls County presented increased efficiencies from new technologies. information on the Idaho Beef Quality In August 2013, Hill said Merck followed Assurance (BQA) Program. Biosecurity, 65,000 of the final cattle fed Zilmax through herd health, feed additives and medications, the supply chain. Preliminary results of that residue avoidance, stockmanship and audit show no evidence of health differences handling, and nutrition are all topics of between cattle fed Zilmax and those not fed interest in the BQA program. the supplement.

“Beef producers are doing very well Dr. Matt Doumit, Meat Science Professor according to the recent National Beef from the University of Idaho campus Quality Audit,” said Whitehurst as he in Moscow, gave an overview of growth shared highlights promotants “Beef management has three of the Audit. He in the beef emphasized the industry, primary legs: genetics, animal importance of telling which health and nutrition. Genetic your story, as the included types expression can’t manifest itself in of growth public still trusts ranchers. enhancers a sick or starved cow.”

Tom Brooks, and how they

— Tom Brooks, Zoetis Senior Territory work in an Business Manager animal’s body. for Zoetis, presented the role of genetics in He discussed the rationale for using today’s beef production. growth promotants and their benefits, “Beef management has three primary but he emphasized that it is critical to legs: genetics, animal health and nutrition,” match potency and payout characteristics Brooks said. “Genetic expression can’t of implant with cattle type and feeding manifest itself in a sick or starved cow. A program to minimize any negative effects on healthy cow can only do so much with the beef quality. genetics she is given. They are all related.

Attendees of the summit had the When one leg is shorter, it does not balance.” opportunity to tour the Associated Food He discussed the changes in the cattle Stores Warehouse and Distribution Center industry, including size of the cow herself. in Farr West, Utah. Kelly Mortensen, Genetic improvement is part of a complete Corporate Meat, Deli, and Seafood Director plan to efficiently produce more high-quality for Associated Food Stores (AFS), gave an beef. overview of AFS, which includes more than Dr. Kevin Hill, Technical Services 500 stores in 8 states. At the Distribution Veterinarian for Merck, gave an update on Center, 750 truckloads of groceries are Performance Technologies for Beef Cattle, shipped out each week to stores, with drivers including Zilmax and how it is used safely averaging about 210,000 miles per week. in beef cattle today. Hill emphasized that we Beef is important to AFS, accounting for can meet global demand by maximizing the over 25 percent of all protein sales. use of technology to increase efficiency and “Beef if our most important commodity yield. Thirty percent of the growth needed in the warehouse,” Mortensen said. “We in food production will come from increased sell over 28 million pounds of beef annually acreage, whereas 70 percent of the growth compared to 9.4 million pounds of pork and ICA Line Rider, November 2014

UI Meat Science Graduate student Matt Colle (Michael’s brother) and Dr. Matt Doumit prepare steaks for the taste panel conducted at the Idaho Beef Summit.

Idaho Beef Summit attendees enjoy a beef lunch at Associated Food Stores Farr West Warehouse and Distribution Center.

Tim Munns & Meat Manger: Perry Tracy, Meat Manager at Lee’s Marketplace, and rancher Tim Munns discuss the impacts of COOL at the retail level.

8 million pounds of chicken.”

Idaho Extension Economist C. Wilson Grey. She gave an overview of the check-off tools Using beef checkoff-funded trainings, Domestic consumer demand has stabilized that are available to help retailers sell more point of sale materials, and marketing tips, and is slowly improving for red meats. beef. She concluded with information on AFS stores have remained a leader in the However, the question remains whether high today’s consumer. “To understand where retail industry by having in-store, trained retail prices will dampen consumer interest. we’re going, and to remember who we’re meat cutters who are known for their This was discussed in detail following the producing a beef product for, we must take expertise and customer service. Mortensen information presented by AFS beef buyer a closer look at our consumer target,” said also discussed Country of Origin Labeling Merrill Jones on the Friday tour, and the Hinton. “We are hearing a lot about the and the impact it has had on their stores and challenges they are seeing in procuring beef Millennial Generation—it’s important to other retailers across the United States. at the retail level. Grey discussed some of know more about this generation, their “I feel that COOL has had more of an the industry issues including beta agonists grocery shopping habits, cooking knowledge, impact on beef purchases in-store than any and meat quality, foreign demand for beef, and what they think about beef and other other previous scenario that has influenced price volatility, market shocks, reduced beef meal time proteins. Understanding our target beef in the last two decades,” said Mortensen. output, and feedstuff prices. He concluded consumer can help the beef industry market “It is extremely difficult for and sell more beef.” processors, wholesalers and The Beef Summit was intended retailers to implement COOL; to benefit Idaho’s beef industry those extra costs that are forced by helping producers learn upon us, are then unfortunately the importance of continually passed down to the consumers.” improving the quality and Merrill Jones, Beef Category consistency of beef products.

Manager and Beef Buyer for “I hope this Summit validated Associated Food Stores, who has for you that you are not just worked for AFS for more than producing calves, but that you 30 years, was still trying to wrap are producing beef for someone’s his head around the recent beef plate,” said Sarah Baker, event price spike. organizer.

“I’ve never seen anything The Beef Summit is an “endlike it,” he said in regards to the product quality” educational record prices, “In over 30 years, Perry Tracy, Meat Manager for Lee’s Marketplace, gave an overview of event for Idaho Beef producers. this is the hardest time I’ve ever the meat department.

The next Beef Summit will be seen to try and procure beef at Associated with some recommendations to producers: held in January 2016 in the Treasure Valley.

Food Stores.” control costs, market carefully, watch pasture For more information about the Idaho As he explained, he can’t just call and and range conditions, and consider RMA Beef Summit, please contact Sarah D. order beef overnight. Most orders are placed insurance as risk management options.

Baker, Extension Educator, Beef & Range at least 6 weeks out. A load of beef can’t be Laura Hinton, Strategic Account Management, in Custer County at over 14 days old when it arrives here or it Management-Western Region for NCBA, 208-879-2344 or sdbaker@uidaho.edu. won’t be accepted, and we don’t keep it in presented information on how beef check The Summit would not have been the warehouse over a week.” off dollars are increasing beef sales in todays possible without the generous financial The final day of the summit included a retail environment, and emphasized the support of the Idaho Beef Council through Cattle Market Outlook from University of importance of fresh beef sales to retailers. beef check-off dollars.

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he long-term challenge for seedstock to have profitable cattle. Most packers can and you’ll find they have one thing in producers is identifying ways to build also provide individual animal carcass data to common: an ability to articulate what they value into their cattle without going producers. believe in (their philosophy) and what their overboard on expenses. There are several, No doubt, the beef industry stands at program stands for. These programs have a general ways of doing so: the threshold of fundamental change in clear understanding of what their mission

the way it analyzes the performance and is, where their program is headed and how Register your cattle. profitability of the cattle it produces. Soon, it fits within the scope of the industry, and That’s why breed seedstock producers will have at their they can clearly communicate the benefits of associations exist—and disposal economic analysis tools that take using their genetics to others. why thousands of livestock evaluation to another level, above In other words, it’s not just a matter of seedstock producers and beyond EPDs. Economic models, selling cattle; it’s building ideas behind your around the world are and marker and gene-assisted selection will product, and finding others share your ideas members of them. become a reality for making selection and on how cattle should be bred, raised and Associations are built on the premise culling decisions. As a seedstock producer, produced. that registered cattle simply are worth more. you should gain as much understanding of

That premise has held true for centuries. these technologies as you can, and be willing Promote your cattle.

Even producers who raise and market to adopt them once they become more Marketing and composite breeds can tap the power of reliable. advertising programs breed association these days. Most of the

have many elements, major breed associations now accept and Take an active role such as print or radio, offer registrations for composite cattle, can in ensuring the direct mail, telephone maintain pedigrees on these cattle and in profitability of your calls, customer visits, 1. Register your cattle.-bull image? some cases even produce Expected Progeny customers and their 2. Keep bullgood testrecords.-books stations or orthe show ring. What files?

3. Gather andbest evaluate economic info-maybe a bar own chart? I attached someth Differences (EPDs) for use by the breeders. customers. works for you depends on your Take an active role in ensuring profitability of your customers and their cu

Successful seedstock 4. individual situation, your philosophy and 5. Commercials producers don't buy bulls, they buy philosophy.

Keep good records on producers today are what resources you have at your disposal.

6. Promote your cattle.

7. Build hands?for advertising’s sake your cattle. just as concerned with the profitability of trust-shaking But advertising Surveys show that their customers as they are with their own normally isn’t effective unless it’s carefully most commercial operations. The rise of retained ownership, planned, executed and committed to the producers now use alliances, vertical integration and greater long haul. And, it never works unless there’s Expected Progeny producer accountability of product quality a personal, face-to-face public relations Differences (EPDs) to means seedstock producers must take into effort backing it up. Your objective should determine their bull-buying purchases. If account a whole new set of traits, namely not be to keep advertising salespeople in you don’t gather data —and report this data carcass and beef quality traits, rather than business; rather, your business is to sell bulls. to your association—you will not have the just growth, feed efficiency and fertility in And more than anything else, you need information you need to compete with those their selection. to leverage your hard-earned advertising 1. Register your cattle.-bull producers who do.image?

Therefore, seedstock producers who work investment by underpinning it with personal 2. Keep good records.-books or files?

with their customers to evaluate and compile contacts with your customers.

3. Gather and evaluate economic info-maybe a bar chart? I attached something I did for our last issue.

4. Take an active role in ensuring profitability their customers-maybe head? will have a Gather andof your customers and carcass and economica person's information Oftentimes the most successful and cost5. Commercials producers don't buy bulls, they buy philosophy. evaluate economic leg up on their competition.

In the long run effective marketing and advertising programs 6. Promote your cattle. information. if they are able to base culling and selection begin with the telephone. But the phone 7. Build trust-shaking hands?

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Taking an in-depth decisions on this data, they will improve the won’t work unless you pick it up and call 3. Gather and evaluate economic info-maybe a bar chart? I attached something I did for our last issue. look at the feedlot and 4. Take quality of carcasses and the profitability for someone with it—and calling customers is an active role in ensuring profitability of your customers and their customers-maybe a person's head?

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But—bar-none—the most successful 7. Build trust-shaking hands? or bloodlines in your cow herd can go a long Commercial seedstock operations are those that are way in improving the bottom lines for your producers don’t just committed to communication with their customers. Most feedlots these days work buy bulls; they buy customers. This means seedstock producers hard to provide all sorts of individual-animal philosophy. must spend considerable amounts of information on the cattle they feed to the Take a look at the time on the phone (especially in the days people who place cattle in their lots; they do most successful seedstock leading up to the sale), visiting with their so because it’s in their best economic interest producers in the country, customers, building friendships and business

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relationships, providing solutions and informing customers about the cattle they have for sale.

In addition, the success or failure of a bull sale hinges on the number of calls a producer is willing to make.

Build trust.

Ultimately, the seedstock business is a people business. And people pay more for cattle from people they know and trust. Your reputation may be the most valuable asset you have in building long-term value into your cattle, and ensuring your seedstock business is around for years to come.

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News Makers Agri Beef Co. Honored with Idaho Global Pacesetter Award Zions Bank and the State of Idaho today recognized Agri Beef Co. for its export success and contributions to Idaho’s economy, presenting the company with the Idaho Global Pacesetter Award.

“This award is about recognizing companies that embody our Idaho values of hard work and pride in a job well done,” Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter said. “Having traveled with Agri Beef leadership on

multiple trade missions, I’ve witnessed firsthand both their integrity and dedication to representing high-quality Idaho products around the world.”

Since 2003, Idaho exports have almost tripled from $2 billion to $5.7 billion in 2013, according to the Idaho Commerce Department.

“Agri Beef exemplifies the can-do attitude of business leaders across Idaho, and is poised to accelerate into the future,” said Zions Bank President and CEO Scott

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Anderson. “We applaud the leadership of Robert Rebholtz, Jr. Under his direction, Agri Beef has become both domestically and internationally recognized for its highquality beef and pork brands and is currently exporting to more than 25 countries around the world with a strong presence in Asia.”

Agri Beef Co. CEO Robert Rebholtz, Jr. accepted the award on behalf of the company at the inaugural Governor’s Trade and Business Conference on Oct. 22, which featured keynotes from former Massachusetts Governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Hewlett-Packard Chairman, President and CEO Meg Whitman.

Rebholtz Jr. remarked, “I can safely say that from our beginnings in 1968, we had no idea that we would be where we are today.

Growing from a small 4,000 head cattle feed yard in American Falls, Idaho to now being one of the nation’s top ten producers with operations in every step of the beef supply chain. Exporting around the globe to major economies like Japan, Korea and China and also to developing economies like Vietnam and Cambodia; even I – looking back – am amazed at the path and the journey we have taken to get us where we are today.”

A committee of individuals representing state and federal agencies as well as representatives from Zions Bank selected Agri Beef for the award. The committee also recognized Idaho Forest Group of Coeur d’Alene with the Idaho Pacesetter Award.

Holt Receives Allflex, USA Promotion Allflex USA, Inc., the global leader in animal identification and traceability systems, promoted Scott Holt, Caldwell, to the newly created position of North American Marketing Manager. Holt will transition into this position during the coming months from his current Associate National Sales Management position, which he assumed in 2010 after ten years as the Northwestern Regional Sales Manager for Allflex. In his new role, Holt will remain based in Idaho and will oversee marketing efforts for Allflex’s large animal business in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Mr. Holt has built a strong knowledge base on all facets of livestock production and management, and developed highly valued partnership across all sectors that we serve with key distribution, integrator ICA Line Rider, November 2014

and technology partners as stated by Glenn Fischer, Allflex’s Senior Vice President.

“It is clear that our North American market has become more diverse and unique, and it is with this in mind that we look forward to Scott’s leadership and collaborative style at the helm of our marketing efforts,” Fischer says.

Holt is a graduate of Washington State University majoring in ag business with an emphasis in beef production. He held positions in ranch management, breed association communications and youth activities, purebred sales and marketing prior to joining Allflex in 2000. He currently serves as the Animal Health Committee Chair for the Idaho Cattle Association and is the advisor for the Idaho Junior Hereford Association.

Animal identification is a vital tool in the management of livestock. Every day, we help producers learn about their animals and provide tools to manage more efficiently. As the world’s population and demand for food grows, we understand the commitment and innovation necessary to provide solutions for our industry.

“We’re up to the challenge and excited to help the producers we serve,” Holt says.

future generations and sustainability. With constructive “multiple use” combining ranching, logging, hunting and recreation as their goal, these organizations currently have concentrated their full resources to defend their position against the environmental extremist group’s legal battle in Owyhee County, Idaho and Malheur County, Ore. More than 40 sponsors joined forces to support this years’ Owyhee Rope & Ride coordinated by the Jordan Valley Rodeo Board. They included agribusinesses,

ranchers, and other private individuals and supporting enterprises from the eastern Oregon-Western Idaho-Owyhee River region that support the huge effort to protect the future of ranching and economic well being of the communities in this area.

Thanks to all the supporters and participants!

2014 Owyhee Rope and Ride The 16th annual Owyhee Rope and Ride staged at Jordan Valley, Ore., was by far the best ever held, with rodeo and ranch cowboys and cowgirls from Idaho, Oregon and Nevada, competing before an enthusiastic crowd. The Owyhee Cattlemen’s Legal Defense Fund and Oregon Cattlemen’s Legal Defense Fund have been the benefactors from this event with more than $370,000 raised in the last 16 years!

This year’s support was especially appreciated after another summer filled with drought and wildfires. Once again, the community and ranchers pulled together to fight these wildfires and donate feed to sustain those ranchers affected. It’s always gratifying to see such community involvement; one that does so much for their neighbors and for the ranching industry.

The Owyhee Cattlemen’s Legal Defense Fund and Malheur Co. Legal Defense Fund were organized sixteen years ago to defend the future of ranching, small communities, and agribusinesses of their region. In addition, they are defending and promoting the programs that ranchers themselves as longtime supreme “stewards of the land” have implemented to enhance, build, and protect the environment for ICA Line Rider, November 2014

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Thank you to our new and renewed Idaho Cattle Association members!

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Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Idaho Cattle Association!

102nd Annual Convention and Trade Show July 14-18, 2015 ~ Boise

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Tending the Herd

Brad Little was appointed Idaho’s 42nd Lieutenant Governor on January 6, 2009, and elected to a four year term on Nov. 2, 2010.

A native of Emmett in Gem County, Little is a third-generation Idahoan. He has dedicated his life and career to continuing both his family’s ranching interests and its history of service to the people of Idaho.

A graduate of the University of Idaho, Little has encouraged sustainable agriculture and has been involved in public policy from a young age.

Little was appointed to fill a Senate vacancy in May 2001, and was subsequently elected and reelected senator from District 11 four times.

Little’s personal philosophy has been consistent throughout his career to ensure the lightest possible hand of government in the lives of citizens and businesses.

Little married Weiser native Teresa Soulen in May 1978. They have two sons and daughters-in-law, Adam and Angela and David and Kelsey and four grandchildren.

Favorite cut of beef?

Flank Steak.

Favorite side with steak?

Teresa’s twice-baked Idaho potato with horseradish.

Bronco, Vandal or Bengal?

Vandal.

Favorite cowboy hero?

Elmer Bowman.

What accomplishment are you most proud of in your years in public office?

Repealing the developer property tax discount.

What prompted you to get involved and continue in public office?

Being asked to participate by friends I respect.

How can cattle produces effect change in the government?

Join ICA — participate and be active in local, state and federal elections.

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