THE 47TH FALLON ALL BREEDS BULL SALE
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Volume XXXVI, #5 | March 2013 Published monthly for the NCA Membership
The Voice of the Nevada Livestock Industry
The 47th Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale
by Desiree Seal, NCA Executive Director
for the 47th year, cattlemen from across the
west joined together in Fallon to par-
Breed award winning bull. Lot #68 consigned by Ama-
dor Angus was the highest selling bull bought by Park
you bought one bull or ten, your continued support of
the bull sale is greatly appreciated.
ticipate in the Annual Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale and Ranch for $6600. Thank you to both parties for your And, at the end of the sale, the winners of the raffle
once again, it was a great success. Nevada Cattlemen’s participation and support. The overall Angus average heifer and panels were announced. This year’s raffle
Annual Sale features yearling to two year old range on 63 bulls was $3,050. heifer was donated by Flying X Cattle and was won by
ready bulls and brings cattlemen from California, Ida- The Hereford Best of Breed was awarded to Phil Al- John and Heather Hancock in Fallon, NV. The second
ho, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Utah looking to buy len & Son for Lot #106 selling for $4,200 to Erquiaga place prize for the raffle was four panels donated by
bulls for the upcoming year. This year, the sale average Ranch. The highest selling Hereford was Lot #109 of Hoof Beat Gates and went to Ray and Betty White of
for yearling bulls was $3,192 on 34 bulls and 2-year old Phil Allen and Son which sold for $4,700 to Erquiaga Nyssa, OR. The proceeds from this joint raffle benefit
bulls was $2,775 on 72 bulls. Ranch. The overall Hereford average on 31 bulls was the Churchill County FFA and NCA.
To kick off the sale, the three donation calves were $2,842. Along with the dedicated group of buyers and con-
sold. The calves were donated by Dave Stix, and Demar The Balancer Best of Breed was awarded to Potter’s signors that participate in the sale, there are several
Dahl and raised over $7000. The steer calf was donated Emmett Valley Ranch of Emmett, ID for Lot #4 selling sponsors who help make the sale possible year after
by Demar Dahl and was sold to Tom Madole for $900. for $2,700 to Ac Ranch. Lot #4 was also this year’s high- year. Thank you to our long time sponsors Pinenut Live-
This past year, NCA President JJ Goicoechea an- est selling Balancer bull. The overall Balancer average stock (awards for Best of Breeds and Top Overall Range
nounced after the sale of the first calf that for every on 5 bulls was $2,140. Bull and ear tags for the sale), and the Fallon Convention
$100 from a buyer, he would put towards that buyer’s The Murray Grey Best of Breed was awarded to Center (grant for advertising). Along with these dedi-
membership fees to the Association. True to form, 7 Lazy 11 Murray Grey of Fernley, NV for Lot #100 cated sponsors, we would also like to thank our newest
he offered the same opportunity this year. After his selling for $4,100 to AC Ranch. Lot #100 was also this sponsors, Hoof Beat Gates and Corrals for donating the
announcement, the heifer calf donated by Dave Stix year’s highest selling Murray Grey bull. The overall panels for the raffle; Bonanza Inn and Casino Super 8
was bought and donated back 38 times and was finally Murray Grey average on 2 bulls was $2,900. Motel who donated rooms for the Fallon Bull Sale com-
sold for $250 back to Dave Stix. The final donation calf Lastly, the Limousin Best of Breed went to Little mittee as well as the staff of NCA. Thank you to Flying
sell was the bull calf donated by Dave Stix and sold to Luckiamute Limousin of Vale, Oregon for Lot #143 X Cattle who contributed the raffle calf. Also, thank you
Kenny Lee for $1300. selling for $2,700. Lot #143 was also the top selling bull to Dave Stix and Demar Dahl for the donation calves.
Each year, the consignors continue to bring high sold to Kenny Lee. The overall Limousin average on 5 Without the support of these great sponsors the Fallon
quality bulls. Because of the high quality of bulls and bulls was $2,320. Bull Sale would not be possible.
dedicated support to the sale, the sale continues to be This year’s recipient of the volume buyer jacket do- Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and Fallon Bull Sale
a success and reach out to many of the western states. nated by Pinenut Livestock Supply is Tom Connolly/ Committee would like to send a thank you to everyone
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and Fallon Bull Flying T Ranch of Crescent Valley, NV. A special thank for support and assistance in making the Sale a success
Sale Committee thank you for your participation and you to our volume buyer and all our buyers. Whether each year! Lastly, thank you to the crew at Fallon Live-
congratulate this year’s award recipients. stock Exchange, the Churchill County FFA, and the Bull
The Top Range Bull Award was awarded to Amador Sale Committee members. Your hard work each year is
Angus for lot #69. This bull was also the Angus Best of greatly appreciated.
Best of Breed Angus and Overall Range Bull, Amador
Best of Breed Hereford, Phil Allen and Son, a long Angus. Amador Angus is also a long time consignor. Best of Breed Balancer, Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch.
time consignor to the sale. Desiree Seal, presented the Desiree Seal, presented the award to Ed Amador. Potter’s Emmet Valley is a new consignor to the sale.
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2 • March 2013 SAGE SIGNALS Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
Membership Update Calendar
We would like to thank the following people for joining or renewing their membership with March 26, 2013
Nevada Cattlemen’s Association between January 24, and February 22, 2013. (New members are in bold.) Nevada Board of Agriculture Meeting
Reno, NV
• 7 Lazy 11 Murray Greys, Mike & • H Bar C Cattle Company, Dick • Schwoerer Beefmasters, Karla & Marion
Gaylene Lowry Huntsberger Schwoerer
• A J Ranch • Tim Hafen Ranches Inc., Jackie & Tim • Sloan Ranch
• David & Susan Abel Hafen • Smith Creek Ranch, Duane Coombs- April 15-18, 2013
• Travis & Susan Agee • Mel Hummel Ranch, Mel Hummel Manager PLC/NCBA Legislative Conference
• Anchor Valley Ranch, Rusten • I S U McMullen Insurance • Steve Smith Angus & Gelbvieh, Steve Washington D.C.
Smith • I T Quarter Circle Ranch, Steve Russell Smith
• Robert Baldwin • JHC Land & Cattle LLC, Ray Callahan • Dave Stix
• Barnes Ranches, Harvey & Suzy Barnes • Jackson Ranch, Andrea Jackson • Stockmen’s Insurance May 30-June 6, 2013
• Barnes Ranches, Tom & Kelly Barnes • Johns Ranch, Heston Johns • Jon Swaner Angus, Jon Swaner NCBA Young Cattlemen’s
• R. R. Bass & Son, Richard Bass • KDK Angus, Dana & Rena Weishaupt • Jim Thompson
• Kings River Ranch, James Buell, DVM
Conference
• Robert E. Bennett • Total Scale Service, Eloyd Harris
• Bieroth Ranch, Dennis & Marcia Bieroth • Glenn Lane
• Tom Turk
• Gary Botts • Mike Laughlin
• John Uhalde & Co., John Uhalde August 7-10, 2013
• Les Schwab Tire Center of Nevada Inc.
• Brackett Livestock Inc., Bert, Gus, Jake • UNR Gund Ranch, Jon Wilker
Brackett • Liberty Companies, Darren Sparks NCBA Summer Conference
• Daniel Venturacci
• Ira & Kim Brackett • Little Luckiamute Limousin, Ves & Denver, CO
Marge Garner • Dave Voth, PX Ranch
• Burge Ranch/Five Fingers Grazing, • Wells Auto & Hardware, Mitch Smith
Pete Ferraro • Nat & Karen Lommori
• Lucas Livestock/Sandhill Feedlot • Westway Feed Products, Dan Rigsbee
• Cargill Beef, Charles Fuller November 14-16, 2013
• Nevada Mining Association, Inc. • Kimble Wilkinson Ranch, Kimble
• Cave Valley Ranch LLC, Dana Johnson Wilkinson NCA/CCA Convention
• Nevada Nile Ranch, Robert McDougal
• C. Rex & Alice Cleary, Range • Winchell Ranch, Walter Winchell and Trade Show
Consultant • Noah’s Angus Ranch, Kate Noah
• Witte Shorthorns, Herman Witte Sparks, NV
• Cooper Cattle, Terry Cooper • Patti Novak-Echenique
• Park Ranch LLC, Dennis Jensen • Wylin Wolf For more information on an event,
• Demar Dahl
• Holly Pecetti • Y3 II Ranch please contact the NCA office.
• Damonte Ranch
• Petan Company of Nevada
• Daniels Polled Hereford Ranch, Dan &
Teresa Daniels • Pitchfork Ranch, Inc., George
Mortensen Mgr.
• Lyle DeBraga
R ECOV E RY
• Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch, Kevin
• Ed DeChambeau Potter
• Diamond Cattle Co., LLC, Mark & • Prestige Angus, Robert Puga
Martin Etcheverry
• Double Bar J Enterprises, Betsy
• Price Angus, Edd Price REDUCES SODIUM IN SOIL!
• Raines Market Inc., Scott Raine
Macfarlan and Jeff Weeks
• Floyd Rathbun, Certified Range Mgmt.
• Double J A Land & Livestock, Rose & Consultant
John Ascuaga, Leo & Betty Sommer
• Renner Equipment Co., Don Renner
NEVADA RESULTS
• Edward Jones, Sonny Davidson June 2009 April 2011 Difference
• Ira & Zeke Renner
• Etcheta Livestock LLC, John Echeverria • Resource Concepts Inc., John McLain
• Eureka Livestock Company, Jim Field 1: 1,208 lbs sodium 472 lbs sodium 61% lower!
• Roadrunner Angus, Don & Diana
Echeverry Cardey Field 2: 1,452 lbs sodium 758 lbs sodium 52% lower!
• Farm Service Agency, Clinton Koble • Robison Ranch, Tabor Dahl
• Flying R J Ranch, Rick & Jerrie Libby • Rocking 13 Ranch Field 3: 2,884 lbs sodium 1,106 lbs sodium 62% lower!
• Frost Quarter Horses Inc., Karl Baker • Salmon River Cattlemen’s Association,
• Genoa Livestock, Robert Coker Stuart Wengreen, Lynn Kness Field 4: 814 lbs sodium 338 lbs sodium 59% lower!
• Goicoechea Ranches, Pete, Glady, & • Sarman Ranch, Ed Sarman Recovery soil treatment used at
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4 • March 2013 SAGE SIGNALS Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
Thank You Thank You
Fallon All Breeds
BULL SALE
Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and Fallon Bull Sale Committee would like to send a thank you to everyone for
support and assistance in making the sale a success each year!
Sponsors and contributors Buyers Rocking 13 Ranch 7 Lazy 11 Murray Grey
Russell Bers John Swaner
Raffle calf donated by Flying X Mike Borba Dale Johnson Price Angus
Cattle (Won by John and Heather Martin Ranch Dana Weishaupt Dan Venturacci
Hancock of Fallon, NV) Steve Mussi Pete Trick Dan Daniels
Maureen Weishaupt Irvin Plank Dave Stix
Raffle panels donated by Hoof Winchell Ranch Kenny Lee
Beat Gates and Corrals (Won by Ray Nat Lommori
and Betty White of Nyssa, OR) Sale of the auction calves
Jackson Ranch Thank you to our Consignors
this year brought over $7000.
Overall Range Bull and Best of Louis Seatena
Breeds Awards sponsored by Pine- Wes Viera Thank you to all that bought and Your commitment to bring quality
nut Livestock Kenny Lee re-donated back the auction calves. bulls to our sale is greatly appreci-
Lyle DeBraga ated.
Advertising sponsored by Fallon Tom Madole
Rebel Creek Ranch Steve Smith Gelbviehs
Convention and Tourism Authority Stockmen’s Insurance
Ray Callahan Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch
Lucas Livestock
Auction steer donated by Demar Beitia/Spratling
Damonte Ranch Price Angus Ranch
Dahl Harry Brown
Fallon Livestock Exchange Steve Smith Angus
Auction heifer and bull donated Karen Falconer Flying R J Ranch
Goicoechea Ranches
by Dave Stix William Kolbe White Angus Ranch
Amador Angus
Erquiaga Ranch KDK Angus
Accommodations donated by Bo- Guild Ranch
Fred Hicks Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch
nanza Inn and Casino Super 8 Cardey Ranch
Tom Burton Schafer Ranch
Charly and Desi Seal
Continued support of the Chur- Park Ranch Prestige Angus
Phil Allen
chill FFA Findley Broken Leg Ranch Heluva Ranch
AC Ranch
UNR Gund Ranch Anchor Valley Ranch
Sifting and Grading Committee Flying T Ranch
Lazy Walking A Livestock Amador Angus
Members Prestige Angus
Wemple Ranch A J Ranch
Anchor Valley Ranch
Dan and Julie Wolf Jon Swaner Angus Ranch
Steve Smith
Dave Stix Flying X Cattle
Cooper Cattle
AC Ranch Chabot Angus
Robinson Ranch
Alton Anker CSU, Chico
Bell Ranch
Silver Creek Ranch Don & Diana Cardey/
J.C. Livestock
Susie Jackson Roadrunner Angus
Witte Shorthorn
Clint Oney Cooper Cattle
Schaffer Ranch
Gardner Livestock Robinson Ranch LLC
AJ Ranch
Jim Sloan 7 Lazy 11 Murray Grey
Ted Guzzini
Mickey Jorvis Phil Allen & Son
Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch
Flying T Ranch Bell Ranch
Todd Scierine
Jess Sustacha Ranches Biddinger Ranch
Little Luckiamute Limousin
John Torvik Hutchens Herefords
Mike Laughlin
Buck Amodei Daniels Polled Hereford Ranch
Rocking 13 Ranch
Kent Pascoe Hawley Harrison & Sons
Sloan Ranch
Bernard Peterson Genoa Livestock LLC
Genoa Livestock
Dan Venturacci Little Luckiamute Limousin
Flying RJ Ranch
www.nevadacattlemen.org SAGE SIGNALS March 2013 • 5Education
Eleven Like Our
Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
2012 Snyder Champion Scholarship Requirements
This is a $1,000 scholarship offered by Nevada Cattlemen’s Association to all
Nevada high school graduating seniors. The deadline for scholarship applications is
March 30, 2013.
Eligibility requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
• Student must be a senior graduating from a high school in Nevada
• Student must plan to attend a junior college or a four-year university
• Student must be seeking a degree in an agricultural related field.
• Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA
Please submit the following information:
• Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship form (electronic application
can be downloaded at www.nevadacattlemen.org)
• An essay on any current issue involving the beef industry. The essay must
be 1000-1500 words, typed and include references cited
“Bulls for the 21ST Century” Sale • Official copy of transcripts
• Three letters of reference from teachers
Sunday, March 10 • 1:00 PM
Please send all required information to:
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Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
Attn: Research and Education Committee
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Apply Now for Range Camp
Carson City, Nev., Feb. 25 — Applications are enjoyable, outdoor experience with activities
now being accepted from high school students 2012 Campers such as swimming, fishing, hiking, volleyball,
to attend the 53nd Nevada Youth Range Camp horseshoes, campfires and photography.
to be held June 16-22 at the U.S. Forest Service’s Interested students must submit an appli-
Big Creek Campground in central Nevada. Ap- cation and letter of recommendation from an
plications must be submitted by Tuesday, April adult other than a parent or sibling. The cost
30. to attend Range Camp is $180, which includes
Nevada Youth Range Camp is a teenager’s meals and camp activities. Applicants can be
best opportunity to learn about Nevada’s desert sponsored to attend Range Camp by contacting
and mountain rangelands and diverse ecosys- their local conservation district or other orga-
tems, while experiencing them first hand. The nizations. Forms and information can be found
Society for Range Management operates the on the Nevada Youth Range Camp Web site
week-long camp for 14-18 year olds from Neva- at http://nevada.rangelands.org/Range%20
da and eastern California. University of Nevada Camp.html or by contacting Kathryn Dyer
Cooperative Extension conducts the program (775) 885-6012 or kdyer@blm.gov.
with staff from various State and Federal agencies including University of Nevada Completed applications with enclosures can be mailed to NV Youth Range Camp,
Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nevada Division of c/o Bureau of Land Management, attn. Kathryn Dyer, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Car-
Forestry, Nevada Division of Conservation Districts, Bureau of Land Management, son City, NV 89701; e-mailed to kdyer@blm.gov ; or faxed to 775-885-6147 (attn.
U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Nevada Department of Wild- Kathryn Dyer). If sent by e-mail, letters of recommendation must be on the adult’s
life. Financial sponsors include Nevada Wildlife Federation, Nevada Conservation official letterhead or must be a scanned copy of the adult’s letter and signature.
Districts, Nevada Bighorns Unlimited, and Nevada Society for Range Management. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30. Approved applicants will be
Campers will have the opportunity to learn from range management professionals notified within two weeks.
who are knowledgeable in the ecology and management of the Great Basin’s desert Camp is held every June at the US Forest Service Big Creek Campground in central
and mountain rangelands. Students learn basic surveying and map reading, identi- Nevada’s Toiyabe Mountain Range. The Toiyabes are one of Nevada’s most impressive
fication and importance of rangeland plants, evaluation of sagebrush and woodland mountain ranges with several peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation. June is an ideal
ecosystems, wildlife surveying techniques, evaluation of stream health, and many time to be in the Toiyabes when numerous wildflowers are in bloom and the vegeta-
other topics related to rangelands. While the camp is educational, it also offers an tion is green from the recent snowmelt.
Selling all classes of livestock:
Cattle ✧ Horses ✧ Sheep ✧ Goats ✧ Pigs
Every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Fallon Livestock Exchange, Inc. is the key market for Nevada livestock producers, and the
Home of The Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale every February, and
the Silver State Classic Special Calf and Yearling Sale held every December
sponsored by the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
Fallon Livestock Exchange, Inc. Monte Bruck, Manager
(775) 867-2020 • (775) 426-8279
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www.nevadacattlemen.org SAGE SIGNALS March 2013 • 7Nevada - Industry News
PLC and NCBA Ask Supreme Court to Settle Hage Case
—Call for a Limit on the Federal Government’s Reach
WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2013) —Public Lands Council this determination in part.
(PLC) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) “This case threatens the ability to carry out livestock ac-
“We believe that the are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up and settle a tivities both on and off federal land,” said WRLC Executive
decades-long property rights case, Hage v. United States. The Director and representing Counsel Caroline Lobdell. “The
case’s precedent-setting high court would determine whether the U.S. Forest Service federal agency, in effect, would be armed with the authority to
violated the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution when it unilaterally determine what constitutes reasonable or routine
interfered with Nevada ranchers Wayne and Jean Hage’s stock maintenance, and therefore empowered to subjugate vested
nature and importance water rights. 1866 Mining Act rights-of-way in favor of whatever policy
PLC and NCBA were joined by Nevada Cattlemen’s Associ- rules the day.”
to livestock producers’ ation, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and Washington Cat- According to NCBA President and Wyoming rancher, Scott
tlemen’s Association in their brief of amicus curiae, filed by George, if the agency is allowed to demand a permit for Hage’s
Western Resources Legal Center (WRLC). ditch right-of-way, county road rights-of-way established un-
property rights merits “We believe that the case’s precedent-setting nature and im- der the Mining Act (known as “R.S. 2477 roads”) would also
portance to livestock producers’ property rights merits the Su- be in jeopardy. This would further threaten ranchers’ ability to
the Supreme Court’s preme Court’s consideration,” said Brice Lee, Colorado rancher stay in business, George said, since they often depend on those
and PLC president. “They deserve compensation for what the roads to access their grazing allotments.
consideration,” Forest Service took from them. Ranchers cannot operate with- Lee summed up the case’s importance to livestock producers
out access to the water that is legally theirs.” nation-wide. “The implications to livestock producers at-large
The U.S. Forest Service had denied the Hage family access to are undeniable. This case, if not overturned, stands to remove
—Brice Lee, ditches supplying their stock and several meadows with water. the protective boundaries surrounding what constitutes a
The agency demanded that the family file for a permit in order property right versus a ‘permitted use.’ It will lay a marker
Colorado rancher and PLC president. to maintain and use the water. Although a federal claims court regarding individuals’ right to compensation for government
decided the Hages were owed compensation by the agency for takings. We strongly encourage the Supreme Court to take up
the water taking, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed this case.”
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USDA Designates 3 Counties and Carson City in Nevada
as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With
Assistance to Surrounding Areas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has • Reduced the emergency loan rate, from 3.75 percent to 2.125 percent, as
designated three counties and an independent city in Nevada as primary natural well as making emergency loans available earlier in the season.
disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought.
The counties are: Douglas, Esmeralda, White Pine • Allowing haying or grazing of cover crops without impacting the insurabil-
Independent city: Carson City ity of planted 2013 spring crops.
“Our hearts go out to those Nevada farmers and ranchers affected by recent nat-
• USDA worked with crop insurance companies to provide flexibility to
ural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are
farmers, and one-third of all policyholders took advantage of the extended
committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation’s econ-
payment period.
omy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural commu-
nities through these difficult times. We’re also telling Nevada producers that USDA • Authorized $16 million in existing funds from the Wildlife Habitat In-
stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural disasters centive Program (WHIP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program
threaten to disrupt your livelihood.” (EQIP) to target states experiencing exceptional and extreme drought.
Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Nevada also qualify for natural
disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Elko, • Transferred $14 million in unobligated program funds into the Emergency
Lincoln, Mineral, Storey, Eureka, Lyon, Nye, Washoe Conservation Program (ECP) to help farmers and ranchers rehabilitate
Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in California also qualify for nat- farmland damaged by natural disasters and for carrying out emergency
ural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: water conservation measures in periods of severe drought.
California, Alpine, El Dorado, Inyo, Mono, Placer
All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas Feb. 27, 2013, • Authorized haying and grazing of Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) ease-
making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest ment areas in drought-affected areas where haying and grazing is consistent
emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided eligibility with conservation of wildlife habitat and wetlands.
requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date
• Lowered the penalty on CRP acres used for emergency haying or grazing,
of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will
from 25 percent to 10 percent in 2012.
consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of
losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in • Simplified the Secretarial disaster designation process and reduced the time
addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. it takes to designate counties affected by disasters by 40 percent.
The Obama Administration remains committed to helping the thousands of farm
families and businesses struggling with natural disasters. Actions taken by Agricul- Additional programs available to assist farmers and ranchers include the Emer-
ture Secretary Tom Vilsack in 2012 to provide assistance to producers impacted by gency Conservation Program, Federal Crop Insurance, and the Noninsured Crop
the drought included: Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA
Service Centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application
• Extended emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available
acres, freeing up a record 2.8 million acres and as much as $200 million in online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.
forage and feed for ranchers during a challenging time. Secretary Vilsack also reminds producers that Congress has not funded the five
disaster assistance programs authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. These are SURE; the
• Purchased $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish for federal food Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP); the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey
nutrition assistance programs, including food banks, to help relieve pres- Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP); the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP);
sure on American livestock producers and bring the nation’s meat supply in and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Production losses due to disasters occurring
line with demand. after Sept. 30, 2011, are not eligible for disaster program coverage
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Nevada Cattleman’s Association Offers
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The Nevada Agricultural Self Insured Group sponsored by The
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10 • March 2013 SAGE SIGNALS Nevada Cattlemen’s AssociationIndustry News
USDA Announces 45th General Sign-Up
for the Conservation Reserve Program
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom populations of pheasants, quail, ducks, and rare species, like
Vilsack today announced at the National Pheasant Fest and the sage grouse, the lesser prairie chicken, and other grassland
Quail Classic that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) birds. Highlights of CRP include:
Four-week general
will conduct a four-week general sign-up for the Conservation • CRP has restored more than two million acres of wet- sign-up for the
Reserve Program (CRP), beginning May 20 and ending on June
14. CRP has a 27-year legacy of protecting the nation’s natural
lands and two million acres of riparian buffers; Conservation Reserve
• Each year, CRP keeps more than 600 million pounds
resources through voluntary participation, while providing
of nitrogen and more than 100 million pounds of
Program (CRP),
significant economic and environmental benefits to rural com-
munities across the United States. Under Secretary Vilsack’s phosphorous from flowing into our nation’s streams, May 20 — June 14.
leadership, USDA has enrolled 11.7 million acres in various rivers, and lakes.
CRP efforts. • CRP provides $1.8 billion annually to landown- Producers that are accepted
“Since the 1980s, the CRP program has established itself ers-dollars that make their way into local economies, in the sign-up can receive
as a benchmark in voluntary conservation efforts, providing supporting small businesses and creating jobs; and
American producers with assets to address our most critical re- cost-share assistance to
• CRP is the largest private lands carbon sequestration
source issues,” said Vilsack. “Last year, during one of the worst plant long-term, resource-
program in the country. By placing vulnerable crop-
droughts in generations, the CRP proved vital in protecting
our most environmentally sensitive lands from erosion. Emer-
land into conservation, CRP sequesters carbon in conserving covers and
plants and soil, and reduces both fuel and fertilizer
gency haying and grazing on CRP lands also supplied critical receive an annual rental
usage. In 2012, CRP resulted in carbon sequestration
feed and forage for livestock producers due to the drought. payment for the length of the
equal to taking about nine million cars off the road.
And the program continues to bring substantial returns to
rural areas, attracting recreation and tourism dollars into local The Obama Administration is leading a host of federal agen- contract (10-15 years).
economies while sustaining natural and wildlife habitat for cies in the America’s Great Outdoors initiative to develop a
future generations.” 21st century conservation agenda and reconnect Americans
Additional sign-ups for continuous CRP programs-such to the outdoors. At the same time, USDA continues to enroll
as Highly Erodible Land Initiative and Initiative to Restore a record number of acres of private working lands in conser-
Grasslands, Wetlands and Wildlife-will be announced in vation programs, working with more than 500,000 farmers SometimeS
spring 2013. and ranchers to implement conservation practices that clean
Currently, about 27 million acres are enrolled in CRP, which the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and prevent soil money doeS grow
is a voluntary program available to agricultural producers erosion. Since 2009, USDA has enrolled more than 50 million on treeS.
to help them safeguard environmentally sensitive land. Pro- acres into the Conservation Stewardship Program to incentiv-
ducers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving ize the most productive, beneficial conservation practices. And
covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and USDA’s work in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the Mississippi
enhance wildlife habitat. Contracts on 3.3 million acres of CRP River Basin, and Gulf of Mexico are among 19 initiatives ap-
are set to expire on Sept. 30, 2013. Producers with expiring plying the most effective conservation practices to increase
contracts or producers with environmentally sensitive land are agricultural and environmental returns. USDA science is also
encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP. helping to focus work in areas to reduce problematic nutrients
Producers that are accepted in the sign-up can receive cost- making it to rivers and streams by as much as 45 percent.
share assistance to plant long-term, resource-conserving cov- For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit
ers and receive an annual rental payment for the length of the a local FSA service center or www.fsa.usda.gov.
contract (10-15 years). Producers also
are encouraged to look into CRP’s oth-
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Industry Blog Spotlight: The Sagebrush Sea
25 Things I Want My Ranch Kids to Know
by Rachel Larsen
1. You have chores, because we love you. 12. Fake it till you make it.
They seem tedious, but they are the building blocks for your future. Responsibility, You don’t have to be confident in everything you do, but taking a deep breath and
accountability, and basic life skills begin with sweeping the floor, scrubbing the toi- acting like you are helps you get through it. This can be applied in the arena, the
let, and feeding pets and livestock. We love you, we want you to find success in life. sorting alley, to horses or people, and life as a whole. Stand up straight and look the
Success comes from preparation, so we give you chores. challenge in the eye, as you gain experience confidence will catch up with you.
2. Boredom is a choice. 13. That said, don’t mistake arrogance for confidence.
Don’t let me hear you say you are bored. Boredom is a choice, when your backyard No one likes a swaggering braggart, even if he is a competent swaggering braggart.
is the whole outdoors, there are chores to be done, and books to be read. If you can’t There is honor in being unheralded, if you enjoy your work.
entertain yourself with a stick and a bucket full of calf nuts, we’re doing something
wrong. 14. Low-stress is best…
…for you and for livestock. Don’t let it defeat your spirit and energy. Don’t let it
3. There is magic in watching the sunrise. impact your livestock health.
Early mornings are hard, we don’t rise as early and as easily as Dad. Do it anyway.
The beauty you will witness with the awakening of the world is worth sleepy eyes 15. The only dumb question is the unasked question.
and cold fingers. Where is the gate? Which calf? Can you help me? Ask questions, no one will think
less of you. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings.
4. A pet is more than a companion.
Your cats, dogs, calves, and ponies are more than friends and playmates. They are 16. Always do your best.
lessons in empathy, responsibility, love, and letting go. There are days when your best is better than others, recognize that. Avoid
self-judgement, abuse, and regret and enjoy the process.
5. Grow your own food.
Our world is increasingly rife with poor food choices, the easiest response to un- 17. “There comes a time when you’re gonna get bucked and you’re gonna
healthy options is to grow your own food. I don’t care it’s a single tomato plant or a need to know what to do so you don’t get stepped on.“ -Betsy Swain, 1875
garden large enough to feed 10 families, cultivate an appreciation for fresh, whole Do not let fear of pain or disappointment stand in the way of new experiences.
food. What I regret most in my life are opportunities missed out of fear. Pain and disap-
6. Be open to learning. pointment are a part of living, learn to take them in stride and keep moving forward.
In horsemanship and life, you will never know it all, never assume that you do. A 18. Be polite and kind.
humble open, attitude towards learning will lead to new skills and experiences. Enough said.
7. Dress appropriately for the occasion. 19. But, don’t be a pushover.
A cowboy’s uniform, hat, long-sleeved shirt, jeans, and boots, evolved out of neces- Stand up for yourself.
sity. Protect yourself from the sun, wind and weather with the proper clothing. I nag
and question your clothing choices, because you are precious to me. 20. Develop a sense of place.
Wherever you may live, learn the names of plants, rocks, and animals, visit old
8. There is a time and a place for bad language.
homesteads (or neighborhoods) and educate yourself about Indigenous cultures. In
Sometimes you just need to cuss; spew anger and frustration in one grand verbal
doing so, you gain roots, a sense of belonging that will lend you stability in all that
barrage. Smash your thumb with your shoeing hammer/fencing pliers, massive
you do.
runback at the gate, ringy heifer won’t take her calf? Yes. At the dinner table, the
classroom, in front of your grandmother? No. 21. Break a sweat everyday.
9. Feed your help. Pound a steel post or take a jog, whatever you do, break a sweat daily. Your mind
Neighbors, friends, or hired men? It doesn’t matter, sometimes the best way to and body will thank you for it.
show your gratitude for a long day of hard work is a lovingly prepared hot meal and 22. Be present.
cold drink. If you are mindful of the moment, it is easier to catch a mistake before it happens,
10. Don’t judge, but if you do, judge them by their abilities, attitudes, actions redirect a broncy horse before wreck, and have better relationships. It might surprise
not appearances. you, what you observe and what you achieve when you are fully in the moment.
Buckaroo or cowboy, flat or taco, slick or rubber? In some circles these comparisons 23. Unplug.
can lead to heated debates, more often than not based strongly in personal opinion, Go to cow camp. Leave the computer screen, TV, and cell phones behind. Watch
rather than rooted in truth. This is true outside of the ranching world, as well. Words the chipmunks and rock dogs, read a book, or share a conversation with your family.
have power to create divisiveness, do not use them to speak against yourself or gossip
about others. 24. Sometimes the hard decisions are the right ones.
We cannot rationalize suffering and pain to animals. Sometimes the best decision
11. Stewardship. is the hardest one to make, know when to let them go.
Dad and I choose to be responsible for landscapes and livestock, this lifestyle de-
fines who we are. Sometimes that means ballgames are trumped by pasture rotations 25. You do not have to maintain this lifestyle, but please appreciate it.
and dinner time is delayed by cesarean sections, it does not mean we love you any I don’t expect you to grow up and follow in our footsteps, the long hours and low
less. I hope you approach the world with a sense of respect and connectedness. pay aren’t for everyone. Carry these early horseback mornings in your heart.
The Sagebrush Sea: Ramblings of a cow puncher’s wife can be found at http://thesagebrushsea.wordpress.com
About the author: Rachel. Wife, mother, sister, artist, cowgirl, knitter, rancher, student, dilettante yogi, and gardener, not necessarily in that order.
www.nevadacattlemen.org SAGE SIGNALS March 2013 • 13News From the Nevada Beef Council
Checking-In On Your Beef Checkoff
Supporting the Beef Checkoff Association Show in Las Vegas to showcase tools to increase beef sales at
retail. Representatives for the checkoff’s marketing team interacted with
Support for the beef checkoff among its investors remains high, accord-
more than 2,700 independent grocers, wholesalers and industry partners,
ing to a recent survey of beef and dairy producers nationwide. Support,
in addition to participating in a panel presentation, “The Meat Case of the
at 76 percent, remains at the historic high reached in January 2012. The
Future.” The program taught independent retailers about checkoff-funded
nationwide survey of 1,200 beef and dairy producers conducted by the in-
tools that can help them market beef successfully in their stores. For more
dependent firm of Aspen Media & Market Research in late December 2012
about checkoff programs designed to build beef demand in the retail
and early January 2013 found that an overwhelming majority of beef and
channel, visit BeefRetail.org.
dairy producers continue to believe their beef checkoff has value for them
in many ways. As determined by the survey, knowledge about the checkoff
remains a predictor of favorability toward it. Of those surveyed, nearly
nine in ten producers who identified themselves as “very” or “somewhat”
well informed about the checkoff program approve of it. Adding More Beef to Menus
Final results indicate that BJ’s Restaurants sold nearly 107,000 of featured
beef products during its 2012 holiday beef promotion partnership with the
checkoff. The national checkoff team partnered with beef councils in Ar-
izona, California, Florida and Texas to market steak (in combination with
Addressing Beef Quality Issues the restaurant’s seafood offerings) throughout BJ’s 126 restaurants nation-
Since release of the National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) in July 2012, Beef wide. New York strips, ribeyes and top sirloins were promoted via menu
Quality Assurance (BQA) have presented or will present a summary of “outserts,” in addition to a Free Standing Insert in newspapers across the
the data in nine states. The summary begins by asking the question “Who country; promotional activity on the restaurant’s website and social media
are the beef consumers in the U.S.?” and “What are they asking for from pages; as well as loyalty-club and e-club loyalty mailings. Funds from
producers?” The presentation also addresses myths and realities of beef the participating state beef councils helped support a wait staff incentive
production and an in-depth participant discussion of NBQA. In response to contest in individual states.
the 2011 Audit, the checkoff is developing programs around three empha-
sis areas: product integrity; eating satisfaction; and telling the beef story.
Dr. John Paterson will be presenting a summary of the data in Wilton, CA on
April 27th. For more information, email Janel Fisher, Manager of Producer
Communications, at iheartbeef@nevadabeef.org.
Providing Effective Pricing Tools
A new version of the checkoff’s popular Wholesale Price Update makes
it easier for foodservice and retail operators to monitor beef pricing trends
and identify optimal buying opportunities. The improved Update includes
additional pricing data, such as Select quality grade wholesale pricing,
Introducing Schmacon™ and interactive features that make it easier to monitor beef pricing trends
The checkoff’s new-product exchange at the 2013 Cattle Industry Con- closely and makes pricing data readily available year-round to help retail-
vention on Feb. 6 showcased a new beef product from Schmaltz Retail Prod- ers and operators see seasonal trends in pricing – and provides historic
ucts, LLC, touted as “beef’s answer to bacon.” The product, Schmacon™, data to allow comparisons with previous weeks, months or years. Initial
is a new patent pending product/process made from beef and said to offer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
flavor, convenience and nutrition advantages over conventional bacon.
More than 30 state beef council representatives attended the presentation
by Schmaltz Retail Products, LLC President Howard Bender, then had op-
portunities to taste the product in its strip form, as well as in beef-slider Getting Results!
and eggs Benedict applications. The company expects Schmacon™ to be
A recent checkoff-funded survey of more than 1,700 health profession-
available for distribution into the retail, foodservice, healthcare, and mil-
als and influencers found that 94 percent would be somewhat likely or
itary market segments in the next few months.
extremely likely to recommend eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet;
and 64 percent would feel comfortable recommending that consumers
incorporate lean beef into a healthy diet at least three to five times per
week. Learn more about how your checkoff helps these important mes-
Stimulating Sales at Retail sengers teach consumers about beef and heart healthy eating at www.
In early February, the checkoff participated in the National Grocers BeefNutrition.org.
NEVADA BEEF COUNCIL
P.O. Box 340310, Sacramento, CA 95834-0310 • www.nevadabeef.org • 877-554-BEEF (2333) • askus@nevadabeef.org
14 • March 2013 SAGE SIGNALS Nevada Cattlemen’s AssociationMarket Reports
Nevada Livestock Marketing Nevada Livestock Marketing
February 20 & 21, 2013 Regular Butcher Cow, Bull and Feeder Sale February 20 & 21, 2013 Regular Butcher Cow, Bull and Feeder Sale
Seller #Head Type Weight Price CWT Seller #Head Type Weight Price CWT
Ken & Patty Julian 3/3 Cow/Calf 1942 $1,400.00/hd Kena Gloeckner 3 STR 562 $160.25
Domingo Segura 3/3 7yr old Cow/Calf 1600 $1,270.00/hd Kenny Lytle 2 STR 562 $160.25
Katrina/Cara/Marissa Julian 1/1 Cow/Calf 1623 $1,250.00/hd Shane Mathews 14 STR 535 $159.25
Douglas Quintero Jr 7 STR 318 $191.00 Shane Mathews 20 STR 576 $156.00
Jack & Rachel Payne 24 STR 351 $190.00 Naggin' Woman Ranch 10 STR 515 $157.50
Tommy & Barbara Moore 27 STR 389 $190.00 Kayleen Blasingame 1 STR 564 $154.75
Tommy & Barbara Moore 20 STR 403 $190.00 Sunrise Ranch LLC 3 STR 517 $152.50
John & Terry Cooper 17 STR 412 $188.00 Sunrise Ranch LLC 7 STR 624 $135.00
John & Terry Cooper 45 STR 500 $167.00 Jersey Valley Cattle Co LLC 4 STR 441 $150.00
John & Terry Cooper 18 STR 576 $162.00 Robert & Carolyn Fowkes 1 STR 385 $150.00
Mackenie Ranch 10 STR 401 $188.00 Tom Inglis 1 STR 500 $147.00
Henry & Joi Brackenbury 10 STR 434 $180.00 Windy R Ranch 3 STR 578 $147.00
Ten Sleep Cattle Co 30 STR 455 $180.00 Jake & Lydia Dempsey 1 STR 490 $146.00
Wayne Hage 5 STR 423 $180.00 Aaron & Donnell Williams 3 STR 502 $145.00
Wayne Hage 4 STR 545 $165.50 John Uhalde & Co 12 STR 637 $144.50
Tracy Clark 5 STR 425 $179.00 Triple D Ranches 6 STR 622 $143.00
Tracy Clark 12 STR 550 $163.00 Triple D Ranches 18 STR 773 $128.50
Sim Quintero 6 STR 324 $178.00 Simon Fisher 11 STR 635 $140.50
Kenneth Buckingham 5 STR 445 $177.00 Lester DeBraga 4 STR 624 $140.00
Kenneth Buckingham 18 STR 511 $169.00 R Hanging 5 3 STR 543 $140.00
John Uhalde & Co 23 STR 507 $176.00 James Sloan 3 STR 492 $139.00
John Uhalde & Co 78 STR 583 $165.00 David Lima 9 STR 650 $138.75
Renfroe Ranch 8 STR 463 $176.00 George & Linda Hucke 8 STR 593 $135.50
Steve Medlin 25 STR 452 $175.00 Trevor & Jake Wade 2 STR 623 $134.00
Steve Medlin 66 STR 564 $154.75 Maureen Weishaupt 12 STR 665 $132.00
Bruce Humphrey 4 STR 425 $173.00 Harriman & Son 1 STR 670 $131.00
Bruce Humphrey 2 STR 595 $147.00 Ken & Patty Julian 3 STR 742 $126.25
Crawford Cattle Co 16 STR 467 $172.00 Wesley Viera 2 STR 793 $124.00
Crawford Cattle Co 32 STR 553 $160.00 Robert & Debra Depaoli 9 STR 916 $116.00
Domingo Segura 4 STR 470 $172.00 Jack & Rachel Payne 100 HFR 341 $186.00
Domingo Segura 6 STR 578 $151.00 Jack & Rachel Payne 159 HFR 400 $173.50
Domingo Segura 8 STR 619 $143.00 David Piquet 68 HFR 382 $175.00
Five Fingers Grazing Assoc 4 STR 399 $171.00 Lazy D Livestock Inc 19 HFR 446 $172.50
Bonnie Cassinelli 2 STR 358 $170.00 Gene R Heckman 20 HFR 424 $172.00
Bonnie Cassinelli 1 STR 500 $149.00 Ten Sleep Cattle Co 62 HFR 423 $169.00
Jerry & Cheri Sestanovich 9 STR 446 $170.00 Mackenzie Ranch 20 HFR 465 $166.75
David Piquet 13 STR 506 $168.50 Robert & Barbara Baker 6 HFR 336 $164.00
Sonny Mackenzie 17 STR 475 $168.50 Steve Medlin 23 HFR 422 $161.00
Sonny Mackenzie 2 STR 542 $159.00 Henry & Joi Brackenbury 15 HFR 421 $160.00
Michael G Miller 3 STR 450 $166.00 Crawford Cattle Co 14 HFR 492 $159.00
Raymond & James Jensen 1 STR 544 $165.50 Crawford Cattle Co 35 HFR 510 $155.50
Bubba Jenco 2 STR 450 $165.00 Shane Mathews 12 HFR 438 $156.00
Bubba Jenco 6 STR 564 $154.75 Kenny Lytle 3 HFR 393 $155.00
Deanna Porter 3 STR 407 $165.00 Sim Quintero 7 HFR 356 $154.00
Gene R Heckman 14 STR 444 $165.00 John & Terry Cooper 45 HFR 501 $152.00
A J Tenente 10 STR 443 $163.00 Jim & Helen McDonald 12 HFR 465 $150.00
Lazy D Livestock Inc 32 STR 581 $162.00 Jerry & Cheri Sestanovich 14 HFR 518 $141.50
Sally-Ann Branch 1 STR 360 $162.00 Jerry & Cheri Sestanovich 12 HFR 515 $137.50
www.nevadacattlemen.org SAGE SIGNALS March 2013 • 15Market Reports
Nevada Livestock Marketing Fallon Livestock Exchange, Inc.
February 20 & 21, 2013 Regular Butcher Cow, Bull and Feeder Sale (775) 867-2020 • February 19, 2013
Sale Every Tuesday 11:00 am
Seller #Head Type Weight Price CWT
Weight/Type Steer/Bull Price Heifer/Cow Price
Deanna Porter 3 HFR 433 $140.00
300-400 194.00-206.00 139.00-172.00
Timothy James Lawson 10 HFR 508 $139.00
400-500 187.00-204.00 146.00-170.00
Aaron & Donnell Williams 4 HFR 485 $135.00
500-600 163.00-188.00 138.00-155.50
George & Linda Hucke 5 HFR 465 $133.00
Five Fingers Grazing Assoc 10 HFR 615 $129.00 600-700 145.00-162.00 132.00-136.50
William J McKnight 5 HFR 558 $128.75 700-800 134.00-139.50 121.00-126.00
Lester DeBraga 5 HFR 622 $128.50 800-900 121.50-134.00
David & Susan Kern 4 HFR 601 $126.50 Breaker Cows - Fat 65.00-70.00
David Lima 6 HFR 584 $126.00 Boner Cows - Medium 70.00-82.00
Calvin & Billie Sample 16 HFR 679 $125.50 Cutter Cows - Lean 58.00-66.50
Calvin & Billie Sample 7 HFR 755 $121.00 Feeder Cows 60.00-68.00
Harriman & Son 6 HFR 610 $119.00
Butcher Bulls 70.00-80.00
Catherine Peralta 1 HFR 700 $115.00
Cutting Bulls 80.00-85.00
Jeff Whitaker 1 HFRTT 1510 $85.00
Peter & Kathi Marvel 3 HFRTT 1068 $91.50
Peter & Kathi Marvel 1 COW 1310 $70.50
Ira & Montira Renner 2 HFRTT 960 $86.50
Ira & Montira Renner 7 COW 1290 $68.00
Silver State Beefmasters 1 COW 1165 $74.50 Shasta Livestock
Hunewill Land & Livestock 1 COW 1125 $73.50
(530) 347-3793 • January 18, 2013
M.L. Belli 1 COW 2065 $65.00 Kevin Devine E-mail-wvm@wvmcattle.com • Website-www.wvmcattle.com
M.L. Belli 1 BULL 2635 $83.00 SLAUGHTER COWS: High Dress Low Dress
Breakers: 70.00-74.00 75.00-80.00
Boneing: 62.00-69.00
Cutters: xxxx-xxxx
BULLS 1 & 2: xxxx-xxxx
FEEDER STEERS: 300-400 $180.00 to $213.00
Superior Livestock Auction 400-450 $179.00 to $181.00
Region 1-ID, OR, CA, NV 450-500 xxxx to xxxx
500-550 $155.00 to $175.75
February 22, 2013
Website-www.superiorlivestock.com 550-600 $155.00 to $157.00
Cattle Type Weight Range Price 600-650 xxxx to $158.00 (618 lb.)
Steers 460-460 $183.00-$183.00 650-700 $138.00 to $150.00
500-540 $163.00-$179.50 700-750 xxxx to $133.50 (728 lb.)
570-570 $158.00-$158.00 750-800 xxxx to xxxx
600-625 $156.00-$158.00 800-900 xxxx to $127.75
715-715 $146.00-$146.00 FEEDER HEIFERS: 300-400 xxxx to xxxx
750-790 $137.50-$145.00 400-450 xxxx to xxxx
800-830 $131.00-$137.00 450-500 xxxx to xxxx
850-860 $131.00-$133.00
500-550 $130.00 to $141.00
Heifers 430-430 $157.00-$157.00
550-600 $129.00 to $135.00
475-475 $169.00-$176.00
600-650 $127.00 to $132.00
525-525 $151.00-$151.00
650-700 xxxx to $125.00 (672 lb)
575-575 $146.00-$164.00
700-750 $120.00 to $124.00
630-630 $139.50-$139.50
680-680 $134.00-$134.00 750-800 xxxx to xxxx
700-740 $126.50-$133.50 800-900 xxxx to xxxx
750-775 $130.00-$133.50 PAIRS: No market test
800-800 $130.00-$131.00 CALVY COWS: Too few to test the market
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