CATTLEMAN - Utah Cattlemen`s Association

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THE UTAH
60 NUMBER
CATTLEMAN
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JULY 2014
THE UTAH
CATTLEMAN
The official monthly publication of the Utah Cattlemen’s Association and the Utah Beef Council
I was asked to write the president’s message this month and am privileged to do so. My name is Ed
Johnson and I reside in Rush Valley where I am a partner with my brother and dad in our cow/calf
operation. I am also the FFA advisor and ag instructor at Grantsville High School. I spent the first 7
years of my career at North Sevier High School in Sevier County. I made many great friends in the
cattle industry there and got to see how things were done outside of Rush Valley. My wife, Hollie,
who is from Coalville has roots in the cattle and sheep industries. We have 4 children Lindsey, Tate,
Trevor and Laramie. We feel very blessed to be able to raise our kids on the ranch and teach them
the many things that will make them successful in life.
This past month I had the opportunity to attend the National Cattlemen's Young Cattlemen's Conference. This was
one of the greatest experiences I have had in my life. I now have a greater appreciation for the NCBA and the Beef
Checkoff. I also made many great friends and became aware of the many issues that are affecting our industry.
We started our tour in Denver at the NCBA office. We were also privileged to tour JBS Kuner Feedyard, JBS Packing
House in Greeley, and had the rare opportunity to sit down with the CEO's of JBS. This was a great discussion that
allowed us to ask and answer questions back and forth receiving answers face-to-face. I now have a better appreciation for our packers and what they go through to run their plants efficiently. One little fact that amazed me about
JBS Kuner Feedyard with a capacity of 90,000 head, is that they wear out a Silencer squeeze chute every 18 months.
The part of this conference that impressed me the most, is the work that is being done with our checkoff dollars. Staff
is working everyday to discover new cuts of beef, making handling easier and safer for the consumer, and figuring out
the most effective ways to advertise our product. I am amazed at the technology that is being used to advertise beef.
The days of watching TV commercials are passing and we are moving to sending messages to people via smart phone.
As consumers are watching a TV program that mentions a word that ties into beef, the consumer can then be sent a
recipe for a particular cut of beef. Times are changing faster than most of us can keep up with.
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I was also impressed with CattleFax and the work that is being done to give us
the tools that we need as producers to compete in an ever changing market.
The message for producers is to start thinking about our industry on a global
level. We have many opportunities that lie ahead and the cattle business
looks to have a strong and promising future. Demand is rising on a global
level and we need to prepare to compete in a global market.
After four days in Denver, we made our way to Chicago to tour the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange and OSI Industries. OSI Industries manufactures hamburger patties for McDonald’s and other fast food establishments. This is a
huge industry and I was surprised to see how many patties can be made per
day.
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Our final destination was Washington D.C. to do a little work on the hill. I
am impressed with the staff at the NCBA D.C. office. I came away from this
with a better appreciation for the PAC. We were briefed on the issues that
are currently impacting our industry and then we set out to meet with our
congressmen.
Message Continues on Page 2
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY 8-10
UCA SUMMER CONVENTION
PARK CITY, UT
JULY 9
BEEF 4 THE FINISH 5K AT SUMMER
CONVENTION - SEE PAGE 8
JULY 14
AG LAGOON DAY
JULY 30
AUG 2
CATTLE INDUSTRY SUMMER
CONVENTION - DENVER, CO
CONTENTS
INSIDE TRADE.................................................................................4
RANCHER PROFILE
HONG KONG FULLY OPENS FOR US BEEF..........................6
CATTLEWOMEN NEWS...............................................................8
LEOPOLD CALL FOR APPLICATIONS......................................9
UCA MEMBER APPLICATION..................................................11
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President’s Message Continued
I am grateful to be from Utah where our congressmen are often
leading the way on many of the issues. The meetings on the hill
were an eye-opener and I hope that I represented our state well.
Our congressmen really want to hear from us, and it does make
a difference when we let our voice be heard.
Some of the issues that we need to be watching are Waters of the
U.S., Endangered Species Act, Wild Horse, MCOOL and TPP. Some
of these issues are open for comment and you need to be heard. It
takes all of us sharing our voice to make a difference. If you have any
questions about these issues feel free to contact me or the cattlemen's office.
Finally, I must comment on the people that I met at YCC. There
were 60 participants and I left with sixty friends that I could call
with questions or concerns at any time. People in the cattle industry are the best in the world, and they are easy to get to know. We
just have to break down personal barriers to make it happen. We
have the same opportunity for these relationships at a state level as
well. Our summer meetings are quickly approaching. So get a
room reserved, and come to Park City. You will have an opportunity
to meet some new people and make friends that you can turn to
with questions and concerns in the years to come.
Make a difference,
Ed Johnson
UCA 2nd Vice President
AG LAGOON DAY
Monday, July 14, 2014
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UMMER
C O N F E R E N C E
JULY 30 - AUGUST 2, 2014
DENVER, COLORADO
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ark your calendar
for this important event!
2014 Cattle Industry
Summer Conference
July 30 - August 2
Hyatt Regency • Denver, CO
For more information visit
www.beefusa.org
#BEEFMEET
Lunch in
Canyon Terrace
Discount Tickets
Available
Discount Rate: $38.95
or $35.95 (youth)
Regular Rate: $47.95
Contact the office for tickets
801-355-5748
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utah cattlemen’s association
2014 summer convention
July 8-10 ∙ Yarrow Hotel & Convention Center
1800 Park Avenue, Park City, Utah 84068
Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-927-7694.
To receive the discounted room rate of $79 please identify yourself
as an attendee of the Utah Cattlemen’s Association meeting.
Discounted rooms are still available, but are limited!
Standard rooms available in double queen or
king. Upgraded rooms are available on a firstcome first-served basis. Upgraded rooms are Studio King/Double (includes kitchenette) or Parlor
Suite (640 sq. feet king with sofa sleeper queen).
Each kitchenette includes a small stove top, microwave, sink, dishes, pots/pans, and utensils.
Contact the hotel for pricing and availability.
All rooms have complimentary high speed internet, refrigerator, safe, and flat screen TV’s with
DirectTV service. A grocery store is also conveniently located next to the hotel.
Wednesday, July 9
After Dinner Social - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy your dinner in Park City, then join us
back at the Yarrow for some free time.
"Minute to Win It" Games
Cowboy Poetry
Skit "Heard in the Herd"
(Ever wonder what cows say?)
Dessert
Tuesday, July 8
Young Cattlemen’s Meeting — 6:00 pm at the Yarrow Hotel
Wednesday, July 9 (Registration On-Site)
General Membership Meeting — 9:00 am
Speakers: Rep. Ken Ivory, American Lands Council
& Commissioner LuAnn Adams
Cattlewomen’s Meetings — 1:00 pm
Issues & Committee Meetings — 1:00 pm
Dinner at your choice of restaurant — 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 10
Area Ranch Tours — 8:00 am
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Inside Trade – The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
By: Mallory Gaines, NCBA Policy Analyst, Cattle Health
Trade is a fundamental part of
America’s cattle industry and the
NCBA supports free and fair trade
based on internationally-accepted,
sound science. The framework supporting this principal is the World
Trade Organization, which relies on
guidelines developed by groups like
the OIE.
In 1995, with the establishment of
the WTO, the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures entered into force.
The purpose of the SPS Agreement
was to ensure member countries
that their consumers were being
supplied with food that is safe to
eat, but what is considered safe by
international standards? The SPS
agreement sets out the basic rules
for food safety and animal and
plant health standards, allowing
countries to build upon this foundation to set their own standards.
However, the agreement dictates
that those standards and regulations must be based on science. This
basis on science separates protection from protectionism. The World
Organization for Animal Health,
known by its French acronym OIE, is
one body that sets those scientific
standards.
Established in 1924, the OIE started
with 28 countries. The U.S. joined
in 1976, and in 1994, the OIE was
designated by the WTO as the
scientific reference body for animal health. Today the OIE has 178
member countries, with one country - one vote. The OIE collects and
disseminates information on disease events, harmonizes health
standards for trade in animals and
animal products, and provides
guidance for disease control and
eradication. But today, the OIE is
expanding with new mandates, and
looking at developing guidelines on
animal welfare, food production
and safety, and helping member
countries improve their veterinary
services.
The OIE enforces strict reporting
obligations for member countries
for listed diseases. For routine
diseases TB and blue tongue, annual and six-month reporting is required. For emergency or foreign
animal disease the requirements
are for immediate reporting, within
24 hours of confirmation. This applies to FMD, vesicular stomatitis,
and BSE.
The OIE is made up of four specialist commissions. NCBA works most
closely with the commission which
develops the standards and recommendations for the safe trade of animals and animal products. Moreover, this commission oversees the
work on animal welfare and food
production and food safety.
As a member country, the U.S. participates at various levels, preparing
the U.S. position based on science,
sending official comments and
working within our Region to build
consensus. The OIE played a major
role in our trade relationship with
the first case of BSE in the U.S. in
2003. Their recognition of the U.S.
as “controlled risk” for BSE helped
our negotiators to rebuild foreign
market share following market closures and protectionist attitudes. In
May of 2013, with the work of USDA
APHIS, the risk status was upgraded
to “negligible risk” which further
helped in gaining market share lost
in the Pacific Rim, including Japan.
And it is based on the standards out
of the OIE that we continue to press
for greater access to countries like
China, Russia and Korea.
At the end of May, NCBA attended
the annual meeting of the OIE as
part of the U.S. delegation. The
OIE adopted a chapter to the code
of Terrestrial Animal Health and
worked on other policy issues. The
official U.S. delegate to the OIE is Dr.
John Clifford, USDA Chief Veterinary
Officer, but the delegation often
relies on the expertise of industry
in crafting their recommendations
and comments. It is important for
all cattle producers that NCBA ensures the concerns of our members
are addressed at the OIE and to ensure that standards considered and
passed fit the needs of our industry. This will become all the more
important as this body moves on to
consider issues like animal welfare,
on farm food safety practices and
antimicrobial resistance.
The Western Livestock Journal will give a donation to
UCA for each subscriber that mentions this ad.
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Rancher Profile
Brent and Lisa Robins have lived in Salina since they were married in
December of 1981. Brent Robins is known by most as “Angus.” He was
born and raised in Salina and was introduced to agriculture in a little different way. It was not from the seat of a tractor or a saddle horse, but
from the seat of a two-ton bobtail cattle truck watching his dad, Jack
Robins, drive from ranch to ranch trading cattle. Needless to say he has
been around auction barns ever since and still is today. Grandpa Morrill Robins put together the Salina Auction Company in the early fifties.
Later, two sons Jack and Brent’s Uncle Bob worked for the company. He
sold the Salina Auction to Producers Livestock Marketing Association in
the early sixties. Brent’s parents, Jack and Norma, bought their first pair
of registered Angus cattle in 1961 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The
ranch has been on the west end of Salina ever since.
Like a lot of the agriculture community today, Brent and Lisa work fulltime jobs and then take care of the cattle in the early morning and evening. Maybe their purebred operation is a little different in that they do
not run on government ground so they are in charge of when turning
out and bringing cattle home. Thet are not managed by a second party.
Brent and Lisa bought out his dad in September, 1982. In 1991 they
started using AI breeding and have done so ever since. They are really
happy with their cattle genetics today but are still trying to improve.
Brent has concerns that with the high price of cattle, some operators
are trying to get by with just a bull and not using better genetics to
improve their operation. You can see the difference between quality
cattle, and just cattle in the sale barn. Another concern is the high price
of feed costs.
Brent and Lisa run 40 head of registered Angus cows on private irrigated
ground. They have three boys Hank, Emmett and Cy, and one daughterin-law, Bonnie (Hank). They all help with the operation and own cows
with Brent and Lisa. They do a large part of the labor and share in the
artificial breeding decisions on the ranch. Brent has been on the original
Blackhawk Arena Board, served as a board member of the Southern
Utah Junior Livestock Show, is a past Utah Angus Association President
and present board member.
The Robins family feels very fortunate to live in rural central Utah and
have an agricultural background to raise their boys around. They have
learned the value
of hard work, how
to do physical labor, and how the
whole operation
works. This has
helped them with
their education
and employment
opportunities as
well.
JULY 2014
Hong Kong Fully Reopens
for US Beef
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association appreciates the efforts of the Administration on
the announcement that Hong Kong has fully
reopened its market for U.S. beef. NCBA president, Bob McCan, a cattleman from Victoria,
Texas says this is not only great news for cattlemen and women, but also a strong assurance
that the interlocking safeguards put in place
are working to build international market demand.
“As U.S. beef producers, we produce the best
beef in the world,” said McCan. “The strong
system of interlocking safeguards and protocols our industry put in place over 10 years ago
have assured consumers, both domestically
and abroad, of the safety of our product.”
Under the new terms, Hong Kong will permit
the import of the full range of U.S. beef and
beef products, consistent with access prior to
December 2003. The new terms became effective June 17, 2014. Previously, only deboned
beef from all cattle and certain bone-in beef
from cattle less than 30 months of age could be
shipped from the U.S. to Hong Kong.
“Cattle producers had a major victory in Paris
last year, when the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) upgraded our risk status to
negligible risk, the lowest risk standard, recognizing our strong commitment to beef safety,”
said McCan. “And we applauded the USDA/
APHIS in the finalization of the comprehensive
BSE rule, which showed our trading partners
and the world that we stand behind internationally-accepted science. This has brought the
U.S. beef industry to the point now where we
are exporting more than $6 billion of beef annually.”
In 2013, Hong Kong imported more than $823
million in U.S. beef and in the first four months
of 2014 they have imported more than $307
million.
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Utah CattleWomen’s Association News
Hello CattleWomen. We have an amazing neighbor! He has knowledge from
how to hitch a team, mow and put up hay with horses, to fixing big diesel equipment and technical new vehicles. John Sims has seen a lot in
his 101 years. I have never heard him complain about anyone, and he
would drop everything to help anyone in need. He is the perfect example of getting up every day and being grateful for all he has, even
UCWA down to the dew on his shoes in the morning. What a blessing to have
his perspective in our lives. We asked him his secret and his response
was, "to keep getting up every morning." It is amazing to me all that we can
learn from these great pioneers.
JULY 2014
John Sims at 101 years old
We all have someone in our family, community, town or state that have seen a lot in their lifetimes. The weather of the
years can be seen in their faces and their eyes. Hardships and trials are talked about as blessings. What we could learn
to walk in their shoes. What a great legacy we have the opportunity to follow. I think of the past presidents of the Utah
CattleWomen. This organization was started in February 1947. It was started 67 years ago, more as a social group for
the wives of the cattlemen as the Utah Cowbelles. We have moved from that social group to an organization helping
with farm field days, providing scholarships, running a beef ambassador program, giving Spirit of CattleWomen awards,
running a website and Facebook page, in hopes that we can "educate generations for the future." We have made some
amazing strides. One of our past presidents, Irene Hoyt, also served as president on the national level. She started the
National Beef Cook-off contest. Jeaneen Chambers was president when we became the Utah CattleWomen and started the Spirit of
Beef 4 the Finish!
the CattleWomen award for great ladies in our state.
5K Run/Walk
Jeannie Ekkers Taylor handcrafted a large leather
scrapbook. Ruth Ann George started the UCWA scholJuly 9, 2014 — 7:00 am
arship program. Laurie Munns was president when the
This is for the ladies and the men too!
UCWA dues collection was combined with the men’s.
Registration Fee:
Thank you to all of the previous 37 presidents who
$20
for members
have served before me. These ladies are amazing and
$30
for
all others
are still actively involved.
Jeannie Ekkers Taylor
With the new "Millennial" generation and instant technology at your fingertips,
we are changing how we approach life. Another man I admire is my husband’s
soon to be 93 year old uncle. Uncle Richard actively uses his computer and has
a Facebook account! He is living proof that you are never too old to learn new
things. Twitter parties are still daunting to me, but I will brave that someday.
Speaking of technology, please check out our webpage: utahcattlewomen.org,
our facebook page, and the new blog for the beef ambassadors: utahbeefambassadors.blogspot.com.
We hope to see you at our UCA/UCWA summer convention in Park City. It is a
family reunion you won't want to miss! I say family reunion, because our cattle
family is fantastic. There are no better people in the state. We hope you will come
and run or walk with us at our Beef 4 the Finish 5K. I hope the summer is treating
you well, that your hay is growing great, your calves are healthy, your kids are
amazing, and your equipment is running smoothly!
Keep Smilin'
Beth Anderson - 38th President UCWA
The registration form is on our website
at utahcattlewomen.org.
WANTED
Sponsor logos for the 5K t-shirts
$50 (small) or $100 (larger)
Please e-mail your jpg logo to Jodi
Reeder at [email protected]
and send a check to Diane Weston at
Box 175, Randolph, UT 84064.
Diane will then mail you a receipt.
If you don’t have a logo in digital form,
you can still have your logo included by
mailing the information to Diane. She
will get your logo to Jodi. All mailed
logos should be 3”x 5”.
See you this summer!
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Leopold Conservation Award
2014 Call for Applications
Criteria
The Leopold Conservation Award Review Panel will be evaluating properties based on
responsible and sustainable land management, economics, innovation, overall land
health, and community outreach and leadership.
National
Program Sponsors:
Applications
If you, or someone you know, is a Utah landowner who is committed to land management
practices that increase conservation, we invite your application for the Leopold
Conservation Award.
Please provide the following information:
• Name, Address, Contact information (phone and e-mail address, if available) of the
landowner
• Name, Address, Contact information of the nominator (if different).
Please answer each of the following questions, based on the criteria of the award. Each
answer must be clearly numbered and limited to 1,000 words. Answers must be typed
on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper (standard size). Please paper clip or binder clip your answer
document, so they may be easily copied for the panel.
The Utah award is sponsored
by Western AgCredit, Utah
Farm Bureau Federation and:
1. Responsible Management: Describe the applicant’s approach to land and resource
management and how it may have changed over the years.
2. Sustainable Revenues: Describe how the applicant is generating additional revenue
or lowering production costs in ways that help achieve long-term sustainability and
conservation outcomes.
3. Leadership: Describe any significant achievements the applicant has made within the
agricultural community in Utah.
4. Overall Land Health: Describe specific conservation efforts that contributed to
improved land health.
5. Innovation: Describe any innovative techniques that the applicant has used to improve
natural resources on their land.
6. Outreach: Describe any efforts where the applicant has shared their management
techniques with others inside and outside of agriculture (examples: research,
educational and media tours, et cetera).
7. Describe any other factors the review panel should take into consideration.
8. Provide at least three letters of recommendation.
Utah Wool Growers Association
With your application, we encourage you to include supporting materials such as news
articles, photos, maps, or any resources that would assist the panel in reviewing your
application. Please do not send DVD’s or video clips. If you would like the application
materials returned to you, please indicate this in your application.
All materials must be mailed to:
Leopold Conservation Award
c/o Utah Farm Bureau Federation
9865 S. State Street
Sandy, UT 84070
Application Deadline: August 1, 2014
For further information, please see the Leopold Conservation Award website:
www.leopoldconservationaward.org
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More Control. More Power. More Steel. More Safety.
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Powder River offers a wide range of products
dedicated to the American cattlemen.
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Utah Cattlemen’s Association
“Working For You and Your Operation Since 1890”
REPRESENTATION
NETWORKING
EDUCATION
DISCOUNTS
In the governmental process
Encourage cattle friendly legislation
Fight actions that harm the cattle industry
Learn industry best practices
Beef Cattle Field Day
Intermountain Beef 3910
Cattlemen’s College
Cattlemen’s newsletter
Communication with ranchers like you
Invitations to sales and events
Cattlemen’s conventions
Discounts and promotions from retail
partners
Discounts at events
50% discount for advertising in the Utah
Cattleman
UCA Membership Application
New Member: Yes___ No___
Recruited by:_______________________
Name _____________________________ Spouse________________________________
Ranch Name_______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _________________________ Town, State, Zip____________________
Phone_____________________ E-mail_________________________________________
Utah Cattlemen’s Association
(State Dues)
Cow/Calf Producers:
Cattle Owned:
Dues
0 to 50 head............$75
51 to 100 head......$105
101 to 200 head....$135
201 to 300 head....$165
301 to 400 head....$195
401 to 500 head....$225
501 to 750 head....$300
750 to 1000 head..$375
Over 1000 head....$100 + .30/hd
Feedlot Operators:
$150 plus 10 cents/hd
one time capacity
Associate Business
Member
NON-VOTING
(MAY NOT OWN CATTLE)
State Dues..........$100
National Dues...$150
Cattlewomen’s Dues
$10 of the state
cattlemen’s membership will be contributed to the cattlewomen for women’s
state membership.
Optional ANCW
(national) dues are
an additional $60
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (National Dues)
Cow/Calf Producers:
Cattle Owned:
Dues
0 to 100 head..............$100
101 to 250 head.........$200
251 to 500 head.........$300
501 to 1000 head.......$400 + .25/hd
1001 to 1500 head....$550 + .25/hd
1501 & up.....................$750 + .25/hd
Feedlot Operators:
12.5 cents/hd marketed annually
State Dues: __________
National Dues:________
ANCW Dues: __________
TOTAL: _____________
Make Checks Payable To:
Utah Cattlemen’s Association ∙ 150 S 600 E, Suite 10-B ∙ SLC, Utah 84102 (801) 355-5748 ∙ www.utahcattlemen.org
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