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17 Angus Foundation Honors Steve Olson 18 2020 Bull Buyers Guide 26 Bull Buyer’s Guide by Travis Meteer, Extension Educator, Commercial Ag, University of Illinois

30 Era of Big Beef May Be Over as Americans Turn to Small-Scale Butchers in the Pandemic by Emily Hager & Mark Abadi, www.businessinsider.com

36 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo to Host 2021 Junior Shows, Cancels Open Livestock Show Competition Source: KTRK TV, Houston, Texas

38 Moriarty FFA Officers 39 New Alliance to Tackle Climate Change by Lisa M Keefe, meatingplace.com

40 Remember this Acronym: RCEP by Lisa M Keefe, meatingplace.com

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NMSU Researchers Explore Sustainable Southwest Beef Production Nat’l Institute for Animal Ag Named Beef Checkoff Contractor World Economic Forum’s “Great Reset” Plan for Big Food Benefits Industry, Not People

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DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message by Randell Major

12 Wit & Wisdom by Caren Cowan

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 31 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 38 On the Edge of Common Sense by Baxter Black

44 News Update 49 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers by Don Bullis

52 Riding Herd by Lee Pitts

53 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News by Frank DuBois

60 In Memoriam 91 Marketplace 93 Seedstock Guide 98 Real Estate Guide 104 Advertisers’ Index

by Jeremy Loffredo, The Defender, Children’s Health Defense News & Views

78 Navigable Waters Protection Rule (aka the New WOTUS Rule) by Tiffany Dowell, Texas Agriculture Law Blog

83 Retail Beef Market Embraces Changes, New Cuts for Consumers Source: AgriLife Today

85 Coloradans Unleash Wolves on Their Neighbors

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86 California’s Energy Nightmare Heads to Virgina by Bonner Cohen, PhD, CFACT

88 NMSU Science Centers Provide Ag Community with Research-Based Solutions by Jane Moorman, NMSU

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Randell Major NMCGA President

Randell Major President Magdalena Loren Patterson, President-Elect Corona Dustin Johnson NW Vice President Farmington Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr Vice President at Large Datil Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Peralta Tom Sidwell Immediate Past President Quay Pat Boone Past President Elida

Dear Cattle Producers, and All,

y the time you get this letter, our first virtual joint stockman will be history. The Governor’s orders to shut down the state due to COVID-19 has been the norm for 2020. Ranchers are independent, but we are also social. We want to talk weather, cows, markets, and maybe a wild story or two, and person to person is how that is done. We will make the best of this situation, which we always do. We welcome 2021 and look forward to a better year. A year of plentiful rain and better prices for our livestock. In order to have in person meetings, we may plan for more regional meetings to substitute larger conventions until COVID-19 subsides. COVID-19 has brought our nation’s food chain to the limelight and the gaps in it. Pouring out milk on fields and bare grocery store shelves while ripe fat cattle are backed up in feedlots are the reality that needs solutions to make sure this does not continue to happen. The upcoming 2021 NM legislative session appears to be unpredictable and excruciating as we prepare for the battle to keep what we have. One fact known is that there is no money available. Some of the legislation we see coming down the pipeline are redistricting or gerrymandering, decarbonization policies, climate impacts and policy recommendations for achieving executive order climate targets. We have been following the branding alternative amendment closely. NMCGA will be discussing and voting on policy for the state meat inspection bill sponsored by Representative Rebecca Dow and Representative Gail Armstrong at the board meeting in December. NMCGA joined nine other agricultural organizations that represent thousands of food producers from across the state, signing a letter to members of the New Mexico Legislative Council Committee requesting that the upcoming legislative session be postponed until true public participation can be safely incorporated to avoid risk of exclusion and inequity. On the national level, the Farm System Reform Act sponsored by Senator Cory Booker and co-sponsored by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, is lurking to socialize our current agriculture businesses. This legislation attempts to eliminate all beef feedlots over 1000 head capacity by 2040. This legislation is supported by over 200 animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, environmental, and public health organizations that want to transform agriculture to a government style system. If you have not read this bill yet, you should. It is alarming how this socialistic style legislation is being presented in this country. If our nation’s beef and cattle industries and trade associations are ever going to unite, now is the time. The best thing government can do to help our lives is to stay out of it. As we come to the end of this year, I would like to take a moment to remember all who have passed. “The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never pass away.” –Author Unknown. Take care and God Bless. Sincerely, Randell Major

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WIT & WISDOM by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

ouple reduced to watching home make-over shows in the middle of the afternoon… He says “That is the homeliest woman I have ever seen…” She responds, “Some might find me homely.” He says, “Yeah but you aren’t on TV.” Trying to make a call via Australian-voiced Siri… Siri says “Home or mobile?” Response is mobile… before the dings, so it is repeated. “I can only make one call at a time!” And not so funny… the day after Thanksgiving, national “news” caster says, “If you traveled over the holiday, consider yourself infected with COVID.”

No News in the “News” Watching the news has always been one of my favorite things (I know, a sign of my age). Not anymore. If I had my way about things, the “news” would never be on in my

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house (not to worry, he never reads this column). Last night the CBS broadcast started out with “President Trump made more false claims about election violations.” Isn’t CBS’s responsibility to report what the President said, and to let me decided if it is false? Both CBS and ABC gleefully reported that in one precinct, election recounting had turned up 83 more votes for Joe Biden. Wouldn’t one expect to find more votes for each candidate in the massive amount of recounting going on across the country? The topper was when the broadcasterette patted herself on the back, closing the broadcast with “Great show, right?” I didn’t think I would ever be someone to depend on the internet for news. Yes, there is more than a fair share of bias to go around, but at least with a little looking you can find both sides of the story.

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The Future While we are still not sure what the political future holds, there seems to be a lot of attention on New Mexico as a new federal administration is forming. It has long been expected that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be in a Biden Cabinet. The best guess is that she will be Secretary of Health & Human Services, but Interior and Energy have been whispered as well. At press time there was more speculation that Congresswoman Deb Haaland will head up the Department of the Interior, the first Native American to do so. However, retiring Senator Tom Udall’s name is still in the running. Some have said that New Mexico, with its mere five Electoral College votes, won’t end up in any of these high positions. Only time will tell. After all, Governor Lujan Grisham is a co-chair of the Biden Transition Team. There is also lots of speculation that U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich already has his eye on New Mexico’s governorship in 2022 and is making plans to head home. This could create another opening for a US Senator for New Mexico in the not too distant future.

Legislature There is still no public plan for the 2021 New Mexico Legislature. Constitutionally the Legislative Session must commence on the third Tuesday in January. For 2021 that is January 19. There have been whispers of a virtual event that has brought outcries for a postponement of the Session until a date that may be safer in terms of COVID 19. According to the New Mexico Constitution the third Tuesday is a hard date. However, there seems to be nothing stopping the Legislature calling itself into Session and temporarily adjourning to some date in the future. We will do our best to keep you posted as the story unfolds. Please check our website at www.aaalivestock.com or like the New Mexico Stockman on Facebook for the most timely updates.

State Meat Inspection Although there is no date for the Legis-

lature work is already going on for bills that inspection must be done on an over-time designations out of the Wildlands to blur will come up whenever the Legisla- basis. And as one leader pointed out, isn’t county, state and national land designature is held. the best government the government that tions. Whether you know it or not, those in One issue at the top of lots of ranchers is closest to home? Southern New Mexico are living in the Sky minds is state meat inspection. In the past Islands, while Northerners live somethe New Mexico Livestock Board managed The Unthinkable Is place else. a state meat inspection system that allowed Back in early 90s I began to hear about It wasn’t long before Agenda 21 was smaller slaughter facilities to sell their prod- the Wildlands Project. That something like connected to the Wildlands Project. One ucts to the public. That was eliminated that could happen in the United States of could write volumes about Agenda 21, but during the Richardson Administration. America was unthinkable at the time. But suffice it to say that we are seeing it unfold For the past few years there have been by the 2000’s the term was commonly used before our eyes while we are being kept in requests for a state system to come back. in the media and elsewhere. Now govern- lock down. Now would be a good time to Representative Nathan Small carried a ment agencies are now using land google Agenda 21 and see how it compares memorial for the study of what it would take to bring system back in terms of finances and resources. As the pandemic grew this spring and summer, there was a loud cry from the public wanting to purchase meat products directly from the ranching families that produce them. A bipartisan measure was introduced in the late June Special Session to create a new system and request financing. Given the duration of the Special, the bill did not get heard. Since that time there has been an indication that the Governor supports such a measure and is willing to devote funds to start the process. The first year, the State will have to foot the entire bill for the system, which could exceed $1 million. Those funds will be necessary to hire and train inspectors and to get federal approval of a New Mexico system. A state inspection system must be equal to or greater than the Daric & Patty Knight federal requirements. After the first year, the feds will pay half Springerville, Arizona Daric & Patty Knight of the cost, with State general funds necesc: 928-521-9897 • h: 928-333-3600 sary for the other half. In thinking about it, Springerville, Arizona once inspectors are trained and in place, Daric & Patty Knight c: 928-521-9897 • h: 928-333-3600 fees should cover a great deal of the Springerville, Arizona cost involved. Representative Rebecca Dow is working c: 928-521-9897 • h: 928-333-3600 with her constituents and others to get a bill crafted that meets the approval of the beef community. The New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau passed policy supporting state meat inspection at their recent annual meeting. The bill is also supported by Protect Americans Now and the Grant County Cattle Growers. The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association will take the issue up during their Legislative Committee meeting slated virtually December 15 at 9:00 a.m. Other groups will be taking it up as well in the weeks to come. It is worth noting that the federal government does pay for federal meat inspects for eight-hour days. After that inspection costs about $100 per hour. However, in Thatcher, Arizona • 928-428-0556 • Call for info & scheduling states like New Mexico, most of the federal

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with things that have happened this year. support on both sides of the Atlantic. This The latest trick out of the basket of glo- might be expected in Europe, but that it has balism is The Great Reset. There are a been taken up by the Business Roundtable couple of stories on the issues in this pub- and many leading firms in the U.S. — lication, but there is much more to allegedly a bastion of both free enterprise be learned. and democracy — is depressing. Looked at The ‘Great Reset’ masterminded by the optimistically, the BRT and its C-suite cheerWorld Economic Forum is just corporatism leaders are useful idiots. Looked at by another name, according to an article in realistically, they are part of a managerial the National Review by Andrew Stuttaford class grubbing for the power that flows in late November. from other people’s money. In an earlier story Stuttaford described Stakeholder capitalism rests on the corporatism as [A] hydra-headed ideology notion that a company’s management with origins in the premodern, and a very owes a duty to more than its shareholders. mixed past — sometimes benignly (it influ- It’s something that Klaus Schwab, the WEF’s enced the formation of West Germany’s founder and executive chairman, has been social market economy) and sometimes not advocating for a long time. A key feature of (it was an important element in pre-war the Great Reset is the idea that stakeholder fascist theory.) The different forms corpo- capitalism should, one way or another, ratism has taken make it tricky to define be adopted. with precision, but they share a common That would reduce a company’s sharecore: the conviction that society should be holders to just another category of organized by and for its principal interest “stakeholder,” effectively transferring the groups — let’s call them “stakeholders” — power that capital should confer away from intermediated by, and ultimately its owners and into the hands of those who subordinate to, the state. The individual administer it. They are then accountable to, does not get a look in. well, it’s not quite clear whom. It’s not diffiBut, after noting the involvement of cult to grasp why so many corporate “partners” such as Apple, Microsoft, FaceBut stakeholder capitalism is a betrayal book, IBM, IKEA, Lockheed Martin, Ericsson of democracy as well as of shareholders. and Deloitte, as some like to suggest it is The power it gives to managers is increas(even allowing for a bit of hype) as “socialist ingly being used to support an agenda Left Marxist” or a “global communist take- influenced by a cabal of activists, NGOs, over plan,” writes Stuttaford recently for the representatives of the “international comNational Review. munity,” and politicians too arrogant to go Recently, one expression of corporatism, through the usual legislative process. “stakeholder capitalism,” has won strong Some, in my view, too relaxed a view of

what stakeholder capitalism is him. To him, it is “a concept so vague that Facebook, IBM, Lockheed Martin et cetera are free to interpret it quite as they wish.”

Goal Achieved You may remember my story about getting into the livestock publication business. It is what I went to school for. Although I spent lots of time with my grandparents, Granddaddy was a busy man and we didn’t communicate a lot. I knew he knew I was around, but I never realized how keenly he was watching. Grandmother, on the other hand, was very involved in most of what I did and had her own definite goals for me, like graduating from college. Then becoming gainfully employed. My first goal in the livestock publication field, of course, was to work on the Arizona Cattlelog, the publication from the Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association (ACGA). Granddaddy read it monthly cover to cover and was deeply involved in the workings of the Association. In March of my senior year at the University of Arizona, I got a call from Dick Schaus, the publisher of the Cattlelog. He was planning an immediate retirement and had a problem. My grandfather had told him to hire me as his replacement. But he knew that Grandmother would kill him and me both if I didn’t finish my degree. He left that very hard decision to me. Ultimately, I thought there would be plenty of opportunity to work for the Cattlelog in the future and I had put the time into college and I should finish. One never knows how wrong you can be. It was more than 20 years before another opportunity arose to work on the Cattlelog. However, the good Lord had other plans for me and I was not able to take the job. I am proud to report, that after all of this time, I was offered another opportunity to work with the Cattlelog and I jumped at the chance without a moment’s hesitate. My first issue of the Cattlelog will be in the mail in early December. I hope Granddaddy is still paying attention.

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ell, that escalated quickly! To say that your state officer team is disappointed with 2020 would be a gross understatement. We finally had the chance and the ambition to put on some hands-on cattle handling clinics and workshops for y’all this year and we just couldn’t get around this dang virus! We totally understand that the majority of our membership is within the high risk age group and we certainly didn’t want to risk any of you or your health. With that said, we do hope to go ahead with these hands-on educational programs this next year. Not only will this bridge the gap in our age range in the groups, but also be instrumental in recruiting the next generation of CowBelles to take over for all of us. We’ve seen a shift in the role women play in the beef industry in the last few years and it’s no longer taboo to be out there horseback and working with the men. It’s no longer an oddity for a woman to be running a cattle operation. These new programs are geared towards this new set of women and hope we can all benefit from the partnership and skill sets. As much as we would have liked to have had an annual meeting, it wasn’t going to be allowed in person. As for a virtual option, we have had zero to little participation in any other media options we have offered for projects this year, and virtual wasn’t looking like it would gain any participation either. In order for Cowbelles to survive, there has to be participation on all levels, whether we like the new processes or not. We have to adapt to grow. We have to use the communication methods that reach the most people, and unfortunately, snail mail just doesn’t have the reach it used to for the cost. We will be sending out budget approval packets and will be accepting state officer nominations up until Dec 10, 2020. Please email nominations to me, uspur2014@ gmail.com, and I will get them to the executive committee ASAP. Please be aware of

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by Joseph Guzman, Nov. 23, 2020

the time constraints we are under. It was 3 months before our treasurer got enough approval votes back on the last budget packet. We don’t have that kind of time. Please watch your emails and if you need a hard copy, please call myself or one of the other state officers, and we will get the packet mailed to you. I will not be continuing as president this next year, our baby is due in February and at my age, I just can’t do it all. Sandra Lacy is ready to move ahead as President, Jacinda Price is set to move up to President Elect, Vonda Frost will move up to Vice President, and Michelle Greeman has graciously accepted the Secretary position. Stephanie Avent is still our active Treasurer but would like to step down and we need to find someone to apprentice with her for this next year so she can do that. I apologize, I truly hoped we could have done more and gotten the ball rolling into a more active beef promotion group for 2020, it just wasn’t in the cards. Let’s all cross our fingers, eyes, and toes that in 2021 all shackles are broken and the group and the state are allowed to rejoin the rest of the country. Keep kicking ladies, – Charity Ann Saulsberry New Mexico State Cowbelles President

ew happenings going on. CowBelle locals are collecting dues and planning for better days to come. New Mexico CowBelles, thank you to all who send submitted their news to JingleJangle each month. Please send minutes and/or newsletters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct, Las Cruces, NM. 88007 or email janetwitte@ msn.com close to the 15th of each month.

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he city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be the first in the U.S. to require warning labels on gas station pumps to help consumers better understand the risks associated with fossil fuel use and the climate change crisis. The city passed an ordinance in January that mandates warnings similar to those that appear on cigarette packages be placed at the pump. While it’s not clear at this time what the labels will look like, the warnings will include information about the effects of fossil fuel consumption on human health and the environment. “Requiring these labels at the gas pump will provide consumers with information about the impact of fossil fuel consumption directly at the point of purchase, which may encourage them to reduce their consumption and use alternative forms of transportation when appropriate,” the ordinance says. “The fight to reverse climate change requires that everyone take action to change their behavior, and the City must underscore the fact that each individual’s behavior can make an impact on the environment and on public health.” The mandate is the first of its kind to pass in the U.S., although an effort to require such warnings first kicked off years ago in Berkeley, Calif., where it was unsuccessful. Other cities such as San Francisco, Santa Monica, Calif., and Seattle at one time considered the warning labels. Cambridge City Council member Patty Nolan said the city is working on fashioning the label and it could be on the pumps sometime in December. The ordinance is part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, which includes a goal of reaching carbon neutrality over the next three decades. The move comes as governments around the U.S. have recently announced bold actions to curb harmful greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in September announced plans to phase out gas-powered cars, requiring all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state to be emission free by 2035.

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Angus Foundation Honors Steve Olson

teve Olson, Hereford, Texas, was inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation, November 8 during the American Angus Association’s Awards Recognition Dinner, at the 2020 137th Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. The Angus Heritage Foundation recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the Angus breed and Association programs.

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(l to r) Eva Hinrichsen, 2020 Miss American Angus; Steve Olson; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. Photo by Karen Hiltbrand, American Angus Association.

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CS Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 93

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Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 66, 95 Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . 57, 94 Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cox Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . 59, 96 Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Decker Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Henard Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 95 Messner Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . . . 26, 70 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 93 Rancho de Santa Barbara . . . . . . . . 61 Salazar Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Texas Hereford Association . . . . . . 61 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 95 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 93 West Star Herefords . . . . . . .

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Bull Buyer’s Guide

by Travis Meteer, Extension Educator, Commercial Ag, University of Illinois

re you sifting through stacks of bull sale catalogs looking for your next bull? While bull selection can be a daunting task, your choice will impact your herd for years to come. Thus, taking some time to think about what you need from your next herd sire is important. Here are some points to emphasize when it comes to bull selection. Know your market. Understand what traits are value added-traits for your market. One of the best parts about the cattle industry is the different ways producers achieve their goals. While selling calves at weaning into the commodity market is the majority, some cattlemen are marketing in very creative ways. Local freezer beef, retained ownership, alliances, branded beef programs, video sales, or fitting the production environment to a consumer demanded practice are all ways farmers are adding value to their calves. Your bull selection should be based on traits that are profitable in your market. Don’t sacrifice functional traits or adaptability to your production environment. It

is really easy to get caught up in the data, but remember these critters need to be sound and function in the pasture. Good feet and legs, a strong libido, and docility are all imperative. Masculinity, big testicles, and a tight sheath are good phenotypic indicators of the right kind. Buying bulls that are raised in similar conditions to your farm is preferred. You can buy someone else’s genetics, but you can’t buy their management. Require a passed BSE (Breeding Soundness Exam) and farm herd health protocols. I also suggest a quarantine period for new purchases. A minimum of two weeks will allow time for potential pathogens to break without exposing your herd. Lots of times cattle coming from a sale have experienced elevated stress. It is important to keep them on good feed, in a clean pen, and allow the quarantine period to run its course. Identify and understand Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and phenotypes that signify value added traits you are seeking. Calving ease (CE) is an important and valuable trait. Sometimes when talking to producers I hear them stressing CE and birth weight (BW). BW is an indicator trait for CE, but you don’t get paid for light birth weight calves. You get paid by not having

to invest time and labor in pulling calves. So, avoid putting too much downward pressure on BW, especially if the bull will breed cows. Another mistake I see is purchasing low BW bulls for cows. This is not necessary. Many times you can purchase a bull with average or better calving ease for cows at a discount to “heifer bulls” with comparable growth. Smooth, flat shouldered bulls with decent CE EPDs are good value bulls for breeding mature cows. If you sell your calves at weaning through the sale barn and keep your own replacements, traits of priority should be CE, heifer pregnancy, stayability, and weaning weight. Selecting for more yearling weight, too much milk or too little milk, or carcass traits are much less important in this scenario. If you retain-ownership in you cattle through the feedlot and market to the packer, then yearling weight and carcass traits become more relevant to your bottom line. Your ultimate goal should be to produce the most profitable product, thus seek traits that add value without increasing cost of production over the value of the trait. Utilize appropriate multiple trait seleccontinued on page 28 >>

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grid. Unfortunately, I have heard $B referred to as a comprehensive EPD several times tion indexes. Find the sweet spot/ profitable which it is not. It is vital to understand that window in milk, YW, and carcass EPDs. $B is a terminal index. Don’t be afraid to ask Avoid putting too much emphasis on one questions. The breeder or an Extension trait. Nearly all breeds now have dollar specialist will be able to help explain index values that help put economics to the numbers. trait selection. These can be extremely Demand higher accuracy for traits. Techeffective tools if the index scenario matches nologies are available for seedstock your operation. Weaned Calf Value ($W) is producers to increase the accuracy of EPDs a dollar value used by the Angus breed. It on yearling bulls. Genomic-enhanced EPDs is an index that is designed for cattlemen result in less risk, less change, and more that primarily sell calves at weaning. This predictability in how a yearling bull will sire. index also assumes that replacement A bull buyer can feel more confident now heifers are retained. EPDs for birth weight, than ever in EPDs when they are backed by weaning weight, milk, and mature cow size genomic testing. are focused on. Lower birth weights, heavier Heterosis. Crossbreeding systems are weaning weights, and lower mature cow hard to deploy and maintain in small herds. size are desirable. Milk production is However, leaving hybrid vigor on the table weighted both positively and negatively as in a commercial herd is a big loss. Otherwise it directly impacts calf weaning weights, lowly heritable traits like reproduction, but also increases cow maintenance health, and cow longevity are best requirements. A more detailed description improved by crossbreeding. Crossbred of economic selection indexes is available cows and maternal heterosis is a key to on my blog. profitability on commercial cow/calf operDon’t be fooled by index names. Beef ations. Studies have shown net profit per Value ($B) is a terminal index. It is a great cow is increased by $75/cow/year as a result tool for cattlemen that are not keeping of maternal heterosis. replacements. This index will increase profBuy the right size, type, and demand Messner-2017Sale-WorkingRanch-Jan2017Issue-7x4.875-CMYK.ait 11/28/16 8:01:34 PM itability of cattle in the feedlot and on the quality. I would compare this to buying a

car or truck. If you have little money for gas (feed), then don’t buy a gas (feed) guzzler. Buy a bull that fits your cow herd. Your cows will tell you the right size and milk production for your management. If they come up open… they are not the right size. Now, you also want a bull that is the right type. You don’t buy a fancy sports car for a work vehicle do you? So why buy a fancy, sexy bull to produce working kind cattle? To me there is a difference in fancy and quality. I suggest you demand quality. Select a product that will last and hold value. Look for signs that the breeder stands behind their product. That is a good sign of quality. Seek value when buying a bull. The lowest priced bull is seldom the best valued. If you find a bull that has the traits you are looking for… buy him. Set a budget, but understand it is often hard to find everything you are looking for. Bulls with the traits you are seeking can add value to your cattle in a hurry. They can add far more value than a cow. The bull you buy this year will impact your herd for the next five years with his calves, but his daughters will impact your herd for the next 20 years. Make a good investment. Buy a bull that adds value to your calves and your cowherd.

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Era of Big Beef May Be Over as Americans Turn to Small-Scale Butchers in the Pandemic by Emily Hager & Mark Abadi, www.businessinsider.com/

he coronavirus is already having a massive impact on the way Americans get their meat — and even bigger changes could be coming in the future. And while four giant meat companies control 80 percent of the United States beef market, it’s small, mom-and-pop meat processors that are looking to benefit the most. Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has made more than 40,000 meat industry workers sick, killed more than 200, and led to shutdowns of major factories and shortages at grocery stores, exposing the fragile nature of America’s meat supply chain. In early May, the US Justice Department launched an antitrust investigation into the four biggest meat companies —Tyson Foods, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef. In addition to controlling the market by their sheer size, these companies have also been accused of price-fixing and collusion in several civil lawsuits. At the same time, small-scale meat processors in the US have seen a huge spike in demand as consumers search for alternative meat sources. “Small and very small slaughter facilities are being out-competed by the large companies. And a large section of the industry has the very deep pockets — they can out lobby the small side,” Michael Fisher, a retired inspector with the US Department of Agriculture, told Business Insider Weekly. “That’s sort of reality. But COVID shined a light on the downside of that reality.” At one collective of farmers, the Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative, meat sales have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic. Farmers in the co-op get their animals slaughtered at the Cypress Valley Meat Company in rural Arkansas and then sell to consumers online. Husband-and-wife founders Cody Hopkins and Andrea Todt created Grass Roots’ business model because the big slaughter companies process so many animals that they’re able to lower prices in

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their favor, making it very hard on independent farmers. “We’ve really lost most of the mid-scale players,” said Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of Oregon State University’s Niche Meat Processor Alliance Network. “And so we’re left with a system that is kind of the tiny artisan producers and processors with premium quality and expensive meat and, you know, sort of the inexpensive, cheap, mass-produced meat.”

The US has challenged its most powerful meat companies before The Justice Department’s investigation launched in May is not the first time the government has challenged America’s most powerful beef companies. In the aftermath of World War I, five companies controlled the American meat supply chain by owning feedlots, railcars and railyards, stockyards and slaughterhouses, refrigeration plants and distribution centers. Also like today, there were concerns about price-fixing, leading President Woodrow Wilson to order an antitrust investigation. The 1920 Packers’ Consent Decree broke up the five companies’ grip on the

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supply chain and made room for independent ranchers and rural slaughterhouses to flourish for nearly 50 years. But it wouldn’t stay that way. In 1967, one of the biggest companies at the time, Iowa Beef Packers, introduced “boxed beef.” Instead of just slaughtering cows and sending them on to grocery stores, the business started cutting and vacuum-packaging the meat right at the slaughterhouse. Grocery stores and consumers loved the convenience, and by the late 1970s, it had become the industry standard. It was also the beginning of a reconsolidation in the industry. Big packers started making big money, buying up the smaller outfits and building even bigger plants staffed with unskilled workers standing closely together on assembly lines. Skilled butchers were no longer needed. The meat packers had spent decades

challenging the 1920 law that protected smaller producers until it was overturned in 1981. Hopkins and Todt, the Grass Roots founders, were just children then, but the jobs they ultimately chose had largely disappeared by the time they grew up. “There was a mentality, and there still is, of get bigger, get out of agriculture,” Hopkins told Business Insider Weekly. “And so farmers like myself or other farmers around the country have gone out and created our own market.”

Small farmers gained ground as beef prices soared earlier this year Meanwhile, prices for live cattle dropped around the same time, according to the Wall Street Journal. A group of state attorneys general didn’t think the price drop was just because of slowdowns at the big plants. They asked President Donald Trump to start the Justice Department antitrust investigation that is now underway, calling for “regulatory strategies … to promote competition, address market manipulation and protect consumers.” That means keeping cattle and beef prices fair and steady, making it easier for small slaughter companies to open up shop and keeping the big ones from buying them out. At nearly $10 a pound, grass-fed ground beef produced by Grassroots sells for about twice as much as grain-fed beef at a major grocery store. That makes it unaffordable for many customers. Hopkins said the higher prices are because they spend more on farmer wages, environmental costs, welfare costs, and other factors. As long as American consumers demand cheap meat that’s available year-round, there will always be a need for large meat producers, Thistlethwaite said. “But it’s quite possible that the American consumer could change their tastes, just as they’ve moved from wanting to buy gigantic cars, you know. They’re increasingly moving to smaller cars and electric cars.” But still, on principle, Cody is wary of his business growing too big. “I’m not sure what I would do if Jeff Bezos called me,” he said, laughing. “It’s a slippery slope. We feel … pretty strong about keeping that direct connection with our customers.”

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fter a sudden cancellation in the middle of the 2020 event, organizers of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are scaling down next year’s show as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. The 2021 Open Show, which focuses on adult exhibitors, has been canceled in order to focus on the Junior Show and other youth events, Rodeo officials said in a recent statement. “Our Open Show exhibitors are an integral part of our Show every year, and this decision was not made lightly, but with the health and safety of all our exhibitors and guests at the forefront of our decision,” said Rodeo president and CEO Chris Boleman. The move reduces the number of people involved and allows more space for youth to participate in the dozens of competitions planned. Junior show competitions will include breeding beef heifers, breeding gilts, breeding sheep, dairy cattle, market barrows, market broilers, market goats, market lambs, market steers and market turkeys. In addition, various judging competitions and contests will be held, including ag mechanics, archery, industrial craft, and young guns shooting sports and some virtual events like the ag science fair and public speaking contests. Youth competitions that will take place include youth meat pen rabbits, youth breeding rabbit/ cavy, and llama & alpaca shows. There’s no word yet on other events like concerts and rodeo competitions that are usually part of the Rodeo. The 2021 Rodeo is set to begin March 2 and wrap up on March 21. Caroline Rogers, owner of BCR Ventures, was excited to hear the new plans for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “First of all, you know, thank you to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for making the necessary changes and making a lot of hard decisions on how we can host this event for the junior kids,” Rogers said. “Yes, it is very sad that one of the changes that has been made is that the open breed-

ing cattle show will not be held. But at the “So, I’ve been fortunate enough to work end of the day, it’s not about that. It’s about with the committees in the rodeo as they the kids and the projects that they have put are putting these together, and I got to tell so much time and effort into.” you, they are doing a really diligent job of Local health authorities weighed in on trying to consider every factor,” Persse said. the announcement as COVID-19 cases “As long as we have minimal spread in our increased across the area, state and community at that time, I think it will work nationwide. quite well. Now, if we got a positivity rate Currently, Harris County’s positivity rate of 15, 20, 25 percent like we did a couple stands at 8.1 percent. months ago, then I don’t know if they are Dr. Umair Shah, executive director and going to even be able to have an event. local health authority for Harris County Harris County and the city of Houston Public Health, said the increase is concern- offer free testing across the area for those ing, but there is still time for the community who want to get tested before or after to get it under control by taking their own exposure. You can even call 832/927-7575 precautions and helping decrease the to get more information through Harris spread of COVID-19. County Public Health. “I call them the four W’s: wear a mask, wash your hands, watch your distance, but that fourth W cannot be forgotten, which is the will of all of us to remember that we CANDY TRUJILLO Capitan, NM may be tired of this virus, but it’s not tired of us,” Shah said. 575-354-2682 Doctor David Persse, with the Houston 480-208-1410 Health Department, said there are ways to have events and be safe, but the COVID-19 Semen Sales AI Supplies cases and community spread will dictate AI Service how those events will be impacted.

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illions of dollars and decades of research have gone into products that look, taste, smell and cook like meat, but aren’t. And consumers can say they can’t tell the difference — but the machines know. Fundamentally, a mixture of plant-based proteins and other ingredients simply do not behave the same way in a bowl cutter, extruder, patty former or other processing equipment as conventional meat does. Temperature, viscosity and how the ingredients interact all are different. Those differences, the issues and the solutions are very much still being worked out. And at Christie Lagalley’s Rebellyous Foods in Seattle, engineers are working on redesigning the equipment specifically for optimal operation with a plant-based mix.

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DECEMBER 2020

Moriarty FFA Elects Officers

THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE

his year has been one of the most unexpected, unbelievable, and uncontrollable years for everyone and is filled with so much uncertainty. Although that does not stop the Moriarty FFA Chapter from trying to continue, “as usual,” as possible. Recently Moriarty FFA has elected our 2020-2021 Chapter Officers. Leading our chapter this year will be: President- Mia Encinias, Vice Presidents- Emma Davis and Katelyn Detwiler, Secretary- Adyson Murdock, Treasurer- Cash Spindle, News/ Media Reporter- Karly Neish, Social Media Reporter- Grace Hart, Sentinel- Cora Zeisloft. These officers are here to not only support and serve our chapter but also our community. We know times like these are tough but we can push through together as a whole. We have received an extreme amount of support and we are utterly grateful. There is no definite answer to how this year will go, but the one thing for sure is we learn to do, do to learn, earn to live, and live to serve.

by Baxter Black, BaxterBlack.com

God Bless the FFA

’m takin’ you back to the summer of 2003. Out of the blue I got a call from Patrick Gottsch, a member of the well-known Nebraska ag family. He told me he was building a TV channel dedicated solely to agriculture and the rural community. I asked if he had any programs lined up? He said, “Yes, we are filming the entire National FFA Convention!” I admit it made me raise an eyebrow. My Oklahoma family were farmers. It is in my blood. I joined the Las Cruces, New Mexico FFA. On to New Mexico A&M, then CSU vet school, then large animal practice. Almost every job I’ve held has been in the livestock business. Even after I became a

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DECEMBER 2020

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speaker, I fed cattle, now I’ve been running cows. I give credit to my ag teacher, Rupert Mansell, who guided me in the direction that I would follow the rest of my life. After I became an “agricultural banquet speaker”, the FFA has remained a regular part of my speeches; 44 appearances nationwide including seven national conventions. I know the exact number because I learned to keep accurate daily records in FFA. Since then, times have changed. The most obvious is the prominence of women involved, both as ag teachers and ag students. They have expanded, improved and multiplied the number of qualified ag students to keep up with the scientific, medical, technical and mechanical knowledge that seems to never stop. For the last three nights I have watched the FFA convention on RFD TV, smiled, sympathized and marveled at the FFA members parade their awards and accomplishments. I cannot help but compare them to the average suburban or city teenager playing their video games on their smart phones, exchanging photos or texting or just killing time waiting…always waiting. ‘Immature’ describes the majority of them. Their counterparts on the farm are riding horses, sweeping the barn, drivin’ the tractor, countin’ the rows, doin’ the chores and, like me, milkin’ the cow by the time I was ten years old. Those blue jackets represent more than their accomplishments, awards and talent; they stand for good character, a strong work ethic and someone with whom you’d cross the river. When I was in the FFA, the giant “apocalyptic prediction” was worldwide population explosion and mass starvation. American agriculture led the way and my generation saved the world. Today the scare-mongering obsession is global warming. I have faith that those kids in the blue will be at the front of America’s fight to save the earth, as it has been doing since it became a country in 1776. God bless the USA and God bless the FFA! FFA CREED: “I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds…”

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New Ag Alliance to Tackle Climate Change

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by Lisa M. Keefe, meatingplace.com

n alliance of groups representing farmers, forest owners, the food sector, state governments and environmental advocates has unveiled a set of recommendations to guide the development of federal climate policy. The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) was formed in February 2020 by four groups that now co-chair the alliance: American Farm Bureau Federation, Environmental Defense Fund, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and National Farmers Union. The alliance has since expanded to include FMI - The Food Industry Association, National Alliance of Forest Owners, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and The Nature Conservancy. Several of the FACA organizations also are members of Farmers for a Sustainable Future, which also was created in February 2020, and includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council. Together, the group developed more than 40 recommendations based on three principles: agricultural and forestry climate policies must be built upon voluntary, incentive-based programs and market-driven opportunities; they must promote resilience and adaptation in rural communities; and they must be science-based. “We are proud to have broken through historical barriers to form this unique alliance focused on climate policy,” said Zippy Duvall, FACA Co-chair and President of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “We began discussions not knowing whether we would ultimately reach agreement. It was important to me to reject punitive climate policy ideas of the past in favor of policies that respect farmers and support positive change. Our final recommendations do just that.”

Overview of climate policy recommendations Federal policy can and should provide incentives and support for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners as they tackle the challenges created by climate change. Our policy recommendations cover six areas of focus: soil health, livestock and dairy, forests and wood products, energy, research, and food loss and waste.

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These recommendations include: Providing voluntary, incentive-based tools for farmers, ranchers and forest owners to maximize the sequestration of carbon and the reduction of other greenhouse gas emissions as well as increase the resilience of the land. Supporting the development of and overseeing private sector markets for GHG credits. Promoting public and private sector tools to incentivize farmers, ranchers, and forest owners to prioritize and scale climate-smart practices. Offering incentives for farmers to reduce energy consumption, increase use of on-farm renewable energy, and

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make continued progress toward reducing the lifecycle GHG emissions of agriculture- and forestry-based renewable energy. Streamlining consumer-facing packaging and implementing a public-private partnership to reduce the GHG impact of food waste and loss within the food value chain. Increasing federal investment in agriculture, forestry, and food-related research substantially and continuously.

For more information on the group and its recommendations, visit agclimatealliance.com

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March 12, 2021

“Proven genetics that increase profit” Mark Larranaga 505-850-6684 Percy Larranaga 505-270-0753

THE NEW MEXICO ANGUS ASSN.

< Bull and > Heifer Sale SEVENTEENTH

Saturday March 6 ,2021 ’ ’ ROSWELL LIVES TOCK AUCTION, ROSWELL, N.M. Sale time 12:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 2020

Remember this Acronym: RCEP by Lisa M. Keefe, meatingplace.com

n mid-November, 15 Asian and Oceanic countries signed on the line that is dotted to form the world’s largest multi-country trade agreement, accounting for one-third of the global economy and half the global population. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has been in the works at least since 2018, as trade conflicts between the U.S. and various partners, including China, were heating up. The countries included in the partnership are Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singap ore, T hailand and Vietnam. It is the first such major global free trade agreement that is not anchored by the United States. Rather, China’s is the largest economy in the bloc. The representatives signed the agreement at a ceremony in Viet Nam. The pact is “expected to give a strong boost to trade and investment liberalization in the region,”

according to a statement by the Vietnamese government. “RCEP is the world’s biggest free trade area measured in terms of GDP and is expected to help signatories to mitigate the crippling cost of the coronavirus and ease financial pain.” The RCEP is less comprehensive than the Trans-Pacific Partnership, from which President Trump withdrew in 2017. China has been imported record levels of consumer-oriented food products, including beef pork and chicken — $73 billion worth in 2019, according to USDA — but the U.S. share of that business has been slipping. The phase one bilateral trade deal signed between the U.S. and China in January has accounted for some gains in China’s food purchases. While China may not meet the first-year targets under the “phase one” trade agreement, its purchases could total $31 billion over 12 months, said Iowa State economist Wendong Zhang at a farm conference in November. Joe Schuele, vice president of communications for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, noted in an email sent to Meatingplace that while the U.S. meat industry faces tariff disadvantages in some RCEP countries,

those tariff gaps predate this agreement. “While RCEP is touted as the world’s largest trade agreement, USMEF does not expect a major impact on red meat trade,” he said. “In many cases the red meat-exporting countries involved in RCEP had already secured lower tariff rates through bilateral trade agreements or other regional pacts. For example, Australia and New Zealand each already had trade agreements with all of the participating countries.” This item was updated to include additional information from USMEF.

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March 2021

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NMSU Researchers Explore Sustainable Southwest Beef Production

ustainable beef production is a challenge in the semi-arid rangeland environments of the Southwest. Climate change may reduce the ability of these ecosystems to support herds of largeframe breeds that dominate the American cattle industry. New Mexico State University, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and a network of institutions and ranchers, is studying ways to improve the sustainability of beef production in the Southwest. A win-win situation for the environment and the rancher could be integrating heritage cattle into cattle herds. Through grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the researchers are evaluating crossbreeding heritage Raramuri Criollo cows with the traditional beef bulls. Since 2011, the environmental benefits of Raramuri Criollo cattle have been studied by the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the Jornada Experimental Range in south-central New Mexico, in collaboration with NMSU researchers. Raramuri Criollo cattle have adapted to harsh conditions over the centuries since they were introduced to the New World in the 1600s. The Tarahumara people of the Copper Canyon in Mexico have raised these cattle for more than 400 years for milk, meat and use as a draft animal to plow fields. While the smaller-statured Criollo grazing behaviors are better for the environment in those harsh landscapes, the marketability of the calves is not profitable for a rancher. “One of the problems with the Criollo breed is that the calves are small at weaning compared to traditional beef breeds, so a rancher has to develop them for a longer period of time before sending them to market,” said Andres Cibils, NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences professor. “When the producer gets the calves to the sale barn, the buyers pay less for the Criollo breed.” NMSU and Texas A&M AgriLife Research have begun a three-year study in which Criollo cows will be bred with Brangus, Angus and Red Angus bulls at ranches in

southern New Mexico, southern California and southeast Utah. “This is the largest study of this type that has been done. When we complete it, we will have evaluated 360 calves, half crossbred and half straight bred,” Cibils said. “By the end of the study, we will have some fairly solid comparisons of how the crossbred and straight bred do as far as health in the feedyard, weight gains and meat quality.” The first good news is that the calves are approximately all the same size. “The crossbred calves are larger than a normal Criollo calf,” Cibils said. “We don’t see a huge difference between the two groups. The crossbreds are usually hornless and typically tend to have a single color coat, which is not typical of the Criollo breed.” The first cohort of 120 calves has been sent to NMSU’s Clayton Livestock Research Center for backgrounding before being divided between the Clayton feedlot and Texas A&M AgriLife Research feedlot in Bushland, Texas. The animals will be pastured on a new variety of winter wheat that Texas A&M University has developed, one specifically designed for high grazing performance on winter pasture. The meat quality data will include an evaluation of the taste of the beef. “Taste panels at Texas A&M’s Sensory Science Evaluation Laboratory in College Station will determine how the crossbred beef compares to other commercial beef,” Cibils said. “Criollo beef is extremely tender.” The ultimate goal of this study is for ranchers to be able to have a cow/calf operation with a traditional beef breed bull and a herd of Criollo cows, whose behavioral traits may be more environmentally sustainable on arid rangelands, especially under the impending threat of climate change, than those exhibited by more traditional beef breeds. “Hopefully, the study will show through crossbreeding, the rancher can produce a competitive beef calf while surviving in the semi-arid environment of the Southwest,” Cibils said.

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DECEMBER 2020

PARKER BRANGUS 30th Roswell Brangus Sale – Sat., Feb. 27, 2021

by Chris Scott, meatingplace.com

Registered & Commercial

“Brangus Raised the Commercial Way”

LARRY & ELAINE PARKER

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DECEMBER 2020

.S. consumers are making food shopping adjustments at the grocery store as the coronavirus pandemic shows few signs of abating, according to a new study. Cutting back on meat and poultry purchases are among the most often-cited ways consumers are looking to adjust to higher grocery prices. While Americans say they have been paying more for groceries since COVID-19 — with meat prices climbing by 69 percent — 88 percent of the respondents to the survey by C+R Research are concerned that grocery bills will continue to become more expensive. The survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers also found that 85 percent are worried that grocery shortages will continue and that 65 percent have cut back on their food budgets since the pandemic spread across the United States earlier this year. To save money, respondents reported that overall they are eating less meat (43 percent), eating less poultry (33 percent) and avoiding buying organic items (31 percent), C+R Research reported. Regarding a potential new coronavirus wave as the weather sends more people indoors, 87 percent of the respondents are concerned that a second wave will lead to grocery shortages and 86 percent are worried the situation will lead to even higher food prices. In the long term, 77 percent of survey respondents believe that their grocery shopping will change permanently because of COVID-19 and 75 percent feel “uncomfortable” shopping at a grocery store. Nearly 70 percent also admitted using grocery delivery or pick-up for the first time this year because of COVID-19 concerns. The survey included 55 percent male respondents, 45 percent female with an average age of 39. The majority of those surveyed earned between $20,000 to $80,0 0 0 per year, C+R Research reported.

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Consumers are Buying Less Meat to Save Money

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Nat’l Institute for Animal Ag Named Beef Checkoff Contractor

he National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has again been selected as a contractor for The Cattlemen’s Beef Board. The Beef Promotion Operating Committee selected contractors and approved budgets for the 2021 fiscal year at their annual meeting earlier this fall. Each year the Beef Checkoff budget is designated to programming that includes research, foreign marketing, industry infor-

mation, consumer information and safety. NIAA proposed a plan that will allow farmers and ranchers to learn and engage on the importance of responsible antibiotic use in animal agriculture. “Unfortunately, the responsible use of antibiotics in beef production is one of the most misunderstood topics in beef production,” said J.J. Jones, executive director of NIAA. “Farmers and ranchers are feeling the pressure of an ever-changing landscape of consumer demands. They are required to address the competing priorities of maintaining animal health and meeting the consumers’ pleas for “free from” labels.”

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NIAA believes the future of animal antibiotic use will be shaped by consistent, effective communication about scientific collaboration between the animal agriculture sector and its allies in human and environmental health to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Through the approved Beef Checkoff programming, NIAA will create educational communication materials that farmers, ranchers and veterinarians can use on social media, lead a tour at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and host a beef producer roundtable following the 10th Antibiotic Symposium which was held in early Nov. 2020.

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SKAARER BRANGUS BRED FOR FERTILITY, DOCILITY, BIRTH WEIGHT & HIGH GROWTH You Don’t Have to Be The Biggest To Be The Best

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DECEMBER 2020

ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALES, INC. & ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION TRUCKING, INC.

900 North Garden · P.O. Box 2041 Roswell, New Mexico 88201 575/622-5580 www.roswelllivestockauction.com CATTLE SALES: MONDAYS HORSE SALES

BENNY WOOTON CELL 575/626-4754 SMILEY WOOTON CELL 575/626-6253 Producers hauling cattle to Roswell Livestock New Mexico Receiving Stations need to call our toll-free number for a Transportation Permit number before leaving home. The Hauling Permit number 1-800-748-1541 is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trucks are available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day

Roswell livestock Auction Receiving stAtions LORDSBURG, NM 20 Bar Livestock Highway #90 at NM #3 – East side of highway. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Truck leaves Lordsburg on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (MST) Smiley Wooton, 575/622-5580 office, 575/6266253 cell. PECOS, TX Jason Heritage is now receiving cattle every Sunday. For information to unload contact Jason Heritage 575/8409544 or Smiley Wooton 575/626-6253. NO PRIOR PERMITS REQUIRED. Trucks leave Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (CST) VAN HORN, TX 800 West 2nd, 5 blocks west of Courthouse. Bob Kinford, 432/284-1553. Trucks leave 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (CST) MORIARTY, NM Two blocks east and one block south of Tillery Chevrolet. Smiley Wooton 575/622-5580 office, 575/626-6253 mobile. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (MST) SAN ANTONIO, NM River Cattle Co. Nine miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Michael Taylor 575/418-7398. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (MST)

DECEMBER 2020

NEWS UPDATE by Craig Rucker, CFACT President

Climate Depot Special Report

The Radical Plan to “Reset” Your Freedom

limate campaigners and international bureaucrats would like to make emergency responses to COVID-19 permanent. They call it “The Great Reset.” CFACT calls it their latest ploy to curtail individual freedom and grab wealth and power for themselves. Marc Morano has issued a Climate Depot Special Report: https:// www.climatedepot.com/2020/10/13/the-great-reset-rule-by-unelected-experts-covid-climate-technocracy-has-arrived-the-danger-of-letting-lab-coats-run-the-world-special-report/?mc_ cid=9b438a33d2&mc_eid=006164256b that surveys the latest radical push to restructure our economy and lifestyles. The COVID-19 lockdowns and suspension of liberties have only emboldened climate campaigners to achieve their progressive vision of having “the masses” lives planned, monitored, and controlled for their “safety” — all in the name of “science.” The very real threat of oppressive rule by unelected experts in government is now threatening to engulf the world due to the ongoing COVID lockdowns and “phased reopenings.” Here’s a sample from the report of what the “resetters” are saying: ЇЇ The virus has given us an “opportunity” to pursue “equality & sustainability.” Klaus Schwab, Chairman, World Economic Forum ЇЇ “You could just as easily replace the words climate change with COVID-19; it is truly the tale of two pandemics deferred, denied, and distorted, one with catastrophic consequences, the other with even greater risk if we don’t reverse course.” John Kerry, former Secretary of State ЇЇ “No-one could ever imagine that we would be wearing masks so readily and that we would all be so compliant...People were prepared to accept limitations on personal choice and lifestyle – for the good of their own family and friends.” Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker, British House of Commons. The report discusses what is being termed “scientism,” the push to expand the tactics employed by climate pressure groups. They demand we cede our individual choices to experts “in white lab coats” who know better. Heaven help those scientists who stray from the party line. Marc Morano highlights a warning issued by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, who said, “We must be alert to the equal and opposite danger that public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite... A government contract becomes virtually a substitute for intellectual curiosity” and “the prospect of domination of the nation’s scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever-present and is gravely to be regarded.” America’s founding fathers put our people in charge of our “experts.” They limited government, and empowered “we the people” to change policy through elections. They put civilians in control of the military. Each of us has the right to defend ourselves before juries of our peers. Every day jurors weigh the competing opinions of experts and make the final call. All that messy freedom is what the technocrats, who consider themselves superior to humble us, are so eager to “reset.”

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World Economic Forum’s ‘Great Reset’ Plan for Big Food Benefits Industry, Not People by Jeremy Loffredo, The Defender, Children’s Health Defense News & Views

he World Economic Forum’s (WEF) The Great Reset includes a plan to transform the global food and agricultural industries and the human diet. The architects of the plan claim it will reduce food scarcity, hunger and disease, and even mitigate climate change.

But a closer look at the corporations and discuss and advance key issues on the think tanks the WEF is partnering with to global agenda.” usher in this global transformation sugAccording to WEF’s founder and execugests that the real motive is tighter tive chairman, Klaus Schwab, the forum is corporate control over the food system by guided by the goal of positioning “private means of technological solutions. corporations as the trustees of society” to Vandana Shiva, scholar, environmental- “address social and environmental ist, food sovereignty advocate and author, challenges.” told The Defender, “The Great Reset is In July, Schwab published a 195-page about multinational corporate stakeholders book, COVID-19: The Great Reset, in which he at the World Economic Forum controlling challenged industry leaders and decision as many elements of planetary life as they makers to “make good use of the pandemic possibly can. From the digital data humans by not letting the crisis go to waste.” produce to each morsel of food we eat.” TIME magazine (whose owner Marc The WEF describes itself as “the global Benioff is a WEF board member) recently platform for public-private cooperation” partnered with the WEF to cover The Great that creates partnerships between corpo- Reset and to provide a “look at how the rations, politicians, intellectuals, scientists COVID-19 pandemic provides a unique and other leaders of society to “define, opportunity to transform the way we live.”

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The Great Reset is meant to be all-encompassing. Its partner organizations include the biggest players in data collection, telecommunications, weapons manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and the food industry. The WEF’s plans for the “reset” of food and agriculture include projects and strategic partnerships that favor genetically modified organisms, lab-made proteins and pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals as sustainable solutions to food and health issues. For example, WEF has promoted and partnered with an organization called EAT Forum. EAT Forum describes itself as a “Davos for food” that plans to “add value to business and industry” and “set the political agenda.” EAT was co-founded by Wellcome Trust, an organization established with funds from GlaxoSmithKline and which still has strategic partnerships with the drugmaker. EAT collaborates with nearly 40 city governments in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Australia. The organization also assists the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the “creation of new dietary guidelines” and sustainable development initiatives.

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According to Federic Leroy, a food made foods on a global scale,” Leroy said. science and biotechnology professor at In Schwab’s book, he discusses how bioUniversity of Brussels, EAT network inter- technology and genetically modified food acts closely with some of the biggest should become a central pillar to repairing imitation meat companies, including global food scarcity issues, issues which Impossible Foods and other biotech com- COVID has revealed and exacerbated. panies, which aim to replace wholesome He writes “global food security will only nutritious foods with genetically modified be achieved if regulations on genetically lab creations. modified foods are adapted to reflect the “They frame it as healthy and sustainable, reality that gene editing offers a precise, which of course it is neither,” Leroy told efficient and safe method of improvThe Defender. ing crops.” Impossible Foods was initially co-funded Shiva disagrees. She told The Defender by Google, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. Recent that the “WEF is parading fake science,” and lab results showed the company’s imitation “for Mr. Schwab to promote these technolmeat contained glyphosate levels 11 times ogies as solutions proves that The Great higher than its closest competitor. Reset is about maintaining and empowerEAT’s biggest initiative is called FReSH, ing a corporate extraction machine and the which the organization describes as an private ownership of life.” effort to drive the transformation of the EAT developed what it refers to as “the food system. The project’s partners include planetary health diet,” which the WEF Bayer, Cargill, Syngenta, Unilever and even champions as the “sustainable dietary solutech giant Google. tion of the future.” But according to Leroy, “Companies like Unilever and Bayer and it’s a diet that’s supposed to replace everyother pharmaceutical companies are thing else. “The diet aims to cut the meat already chemical processors — so many of and dairy intake of the global population these companies are very well positioned by as much as 90 percent in some cases and to profit off of this new food business which replaces it with lab-made foods, cereals and revolves around processing chemicals and oil,” he said. extracts needed to produce these labShiva further explained, “EAT’s proposed diet is not about nutrition at all, it’s about big business and it’s about a corporate takeover of the food system.” Registered According to EAT’s own reports, the big Brangus & adjustments the organization and its corUltrablack porate partners want to make to the food system are “unlikely to be successful if left Bulls are up to the individual,” and the changes they available wish to impose on societal eating habits for sale by and food “require reframing at the systemic Private Treaty level with hard policy interventions that Come on over and visit us and include laws, fiscal measures, subsidies and see what we have to offer! penalties, trade reconfiguration and other economic and structural measures.” But Shiva said this is the wrong approach, because “all of the science” shows that diets should be centered around regional and geographical biodiversity. She explained that “EAT’s uniform global diet will be produced with western technology and agricultural chemicals. Forcing this onto sovereign nations by multinational lobbying is what I refer to as food imperialism.”

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edaries (one humped) and the rest were bactrian (two humped). They arrived at Indianola, Texas in May 1856, and the animals were moved on to Camp Verde, about 60 miles north of San Antonio. Lt. Porter was ordered back to the Middle East for more animals and returned in February 1857 with 41 more. Local folks poked a great deal of fun at the odd-looking animals and expressed doubt that they could each do the work of four horses, which had been promised. To prove the point Major Wayne offered a demonstration. He put a single camel on display and made the animal kneel. He affixed two bales with a total weight of more than 600 pounds to the beast, and then affixed two more of equal weight, a total of 1,256 pounds. The animal stood without effort and walked away. As a rule, each camel carried about twice the load of a pack mule. In basic logistics, a camel ate and drank about the same amount as a horse, but it could travel 300 miles, loaded, in three to four days without drinking. The troops working with them, however, did not like their charges. Camels required more care than horses, the soldiers complained; they were not as maneuverable as horses in combat; they were more stubborn than mules; and they defecated at random and smelled bad. Camels also tended to spook horses and mules. Secretary or War (under president James Buchanan) John B. Floyd officially created the U. S. Army Camel Corps in March 1857 and Edward Beale was placed in command. Beale was assigned the task of using the beasts to forge a road west from New Mexico to California; hence the Camel Corps visit to Albuquerque. Beale completed his task and opened the new road in 48 days, a remarkable feat. Beale reported thus to congress, “I have tested the value of the camels, marked a new road to the Pacific, and traveled 4,000 miles without an accident.” Secretary Floyd ordered an additional 1,000 of the animals, but before an appropriation could be approved by congress, war between the states became a very real possibility and the entire program was abandoned and in 1859 Beale was ordered to dispose of the camels. He managed to avoid doing so until about 1863, keeping some of them on his own property in California. Some were later given to the city of Los Angeles where they were used to transport mail and baggage.

In 1864 many others were sold to highest bidders and used by private interests to haul freight. Some were used in circuses. Texas Confederates captured the camels remaining at Camp Verde, but couldn’t figure out what to do with them, so they set them free to fend for themselves. Apparently, no one kept tabs on the beasts after that and reports continued for years of camel sightings in the remote corners of the deserts of the far west. In 1907 a Nevada prospector encountered a couple of them, and as recently as the early 1970s, there was

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Gary and Pixie moved to Clovis in 1967, where he worked for the AT&SF Railroad. Gary and family moved back to Belen in 1969, and Gary, known as “GM” at the railroad, continued to work for the railroad until his retirement in 1998. During his career, Gary served as the local chairman for the switchmen union and filled several ary was born in Belen July 23, 1946. positions including conductor. At the age of 17, he met the love of his Gary was an accomplished outdoorslife, Lucy “Pixie” Fisher Wimberly, and man, and took his children hunting, the two were married for 56 wonder- trapping, fishing and to many rodeos. He ful years. spent years buying and selling items and They have five children, 19 grandchil- had good friends at the flea markets. dren and seven great-grandchildren, all of Gary passed away in his home Novemwhom, with Pixie, survive Gary. They are ber 9, 2020, surrounded by family and his daughter, Shianne Smrt and husband, faithful dog, Buddy. Richard, children, Jax and Neo; daughter, Shell Wimberly and children, Stoney, Ayzia, Brody and Mason and his daughter, Lilly, Jace and partner, Sydney, Nathan, Jenna avid Thomas McCrea passed peaceand husband, David Rael with their daughfully on November 13, 2020, in ters, Brook and Bexley; son, Shawn Roswell, New Mexico, with his lovely Wimberly and wife, Cyndi and children, wife, Lauralea, by his side. Stormie, Kavon, Mariam, Lane and Casey Born on November 15, 1935, in Beverly and wife, Susan, with their children Richard Hills, California, to Joel McCrea and Frances and James; son, Shane Wimberly and wife, Dee, David was the middle son between Amy, with children, Morgan, Tuff and Ty brothers Joel Dee “Jody” McCrea, deceased, with children Bowen and Hunter; daughter, and Peter McCrea. David—or “Barney” as Shantell Anderson and husband, Todd, and he came to be called during childhood for children, Ashley and Amber. Gary is also his love of the barn—grew up on his survived by his brother, Kenneth Davis and parents’ horse and cattle ranch in southern wife, Judy. California before going to New Mexico MilGary loved children, especially his own; itary Institute, California Polytechnic State he carried all his babies into the family University, and finally Principia College, home for the first time, telling them “give where he earned a bachelor’s degree me a kiss.” in biology. David loved helping on his parents’ ranch, as well as other aspects of the rural life, so any chance David could escape to the country and work with animals, he would. Once out of school, and after serving honorably in the United States Army, David embarked on a quest to find the perfect ranch away from the bright lights of Hollywood with his first wife, Jan Johnson. Together, David and Jan ranched in California, Nevada, and Oklahoma, before returning to California. During that time, David and Jan had three children: Wyatt, now of Thousand Oaks, California; Clay, now of Moorpark, California; and Jeni Flowers, of Roswell. Shortly after having Jeni, however, Jan died of cancer. At the same time, David had been looking to return to southeastern New Mexico—where he was drawn to the high desert landscape and wonderful people he met while attending NMMI. In time, David found a ranch east of Roswell and married

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IN MEMORIAM << cont. from page 62 a ranch girl from Del Rio, Texas– Lourene Jarrett. Together, David and Lourene ranched east of Roswell from 1971 to 1993, where they raised Wyatt, Clay, Jeni, and their last additions: Bob, of Roswell, and Mitchell, now of Dallas, Texas. In 1993, David and Lourene moved their ranching operations to west of Roswell, and the family has continued to ranch there ever since, although David turned over ranch management (and digging post holes in the rock) to Bob several years ago. Lourene died in a car accident in 2004, but instead of spending the rest of his life alone on the ranch, David was fortunate (and smart enough) to look across the fence and find love with his longtime friend and neighbor, Lauralea (Peters) Marley. David and Lauralea were married for 15 years and enjoyed spending time with David’s five children and their families and Lauralea’s three sons and their families. Together, and later in life, David and Lauralea made their home in Tinnie, where one or more of their eight children, eight children in law, eighteen grandchildren, seven grandchildren in law, and/or ten great-grandchildren were

always stopping by to see their “Papa Crea” and “Nana Lala.” Nothing came before God in David’s life, and he remained a devout Christian Scientist for his entire life. Second came family, and third came the land and animals under his care. David was principled, humble, gentle, humorous, and kind, and he was guided by Christ in everything he did. He taught his children and grandchildren much about loving God, working hard, and loving others, and he will be forever missed. Because David firmly believed that life has no beginning or ending, he never celebrated birthdays and made sure we agreed not to commemorate his passing. Instead, next year, his family will have a private celebration of his life at the ranch. Also, instead of flowers or other gifts to the family, please feel free to give in David’s name to: the New Mexico Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., 2231 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194; www. cattlegrowersfoundation.com; telephone 505-247-0584; email nmcga@nmagriculture. org; or the Joel and Frances McCrea Ranch Foundation, P.O. Box 548, Moorpark, California 93020; www.mccrearanchfoundation. org; telephone 805/495-2163.

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The Department also offers pre-veterinary studies – our graduates have a high acceptance rate into veterinary medicine programs. We offer graduate degrees at the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels. The M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science can emphasize nutrition or physiology, and offers a Ph.D. in Range Science to study range management, range ecology and watershed management.

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Students can major in Animal or Rangeland Resources and are provided with the very best of “hands on” academic instruction by our faculty. Fully equipped labs allow students access to cutting-edge research in: • The Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center (The College Ranch) – 64,000 acre ranch just outside of Las Cruces • The Corona Range & Livestock Research Center – 28,000 acre ranch & facilities in Corona, NM • Student organizations, including a Block & Bridle Club, Pre-Vet Club, Range Club, Horsemen’s Association, Therapeutic Riding Club, & Judging Teams • Clayton Research Center hosts research on shipping protocols, particularly evaluating the health and performance of newly received cattle, and nutrition and management from feedlot to slaughter

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William Mershon

illiam F Mershon, a lifelong resident of Otero county, passed away on October 22, 2020 in Mayhill, NM. Bill was born September 1, 1939 in Roswell NM, to John J Mershon and Milecent Mershon. He graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute, attended college at NMMI and graduated from New Mexico State University with a BS in electrical engineering. After graduating, Mr. Mershon joined the army. In 1969 he began his engineering career, where he went on to gain his PE, and eventually became the manager of Otero County Electric until he retired in 2001. Bill proudly served on many local boards that spanned a variety of organizations. Notably, he held seats on the First American Bank board for 28 years, and the Otero County Fair Board for 17 years. Additionally, he served on the boards of Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital for 37 years, and the Otero Soil and Water Conservation District in more recent years. He was very proud of these organizations and the services they provide for the community. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years Marilyn R Mershon. Two daughters, Kellie (husband Kip) Crowther, and Mollie (husband John) Glass. Two sons, David Graham and fiancé Sabrina Randolph, and Scooter Graham; and five grandchildren, Jessica Graham, Christopher Graham, Conner Crowther, Haylie Glass, and Maddie Glass. Bill left a mighty impression on the lives of many, and some big boots to fill. For those of us that had the honor of knowing Bill, understand that he believed in helping everyone, in any way he could. With that in mind the Mershon family would like to ask that all memorials be given to the Otero County Fair Association which can be contacted at 401 Fairground Rd, Alamogordo NM 88310, 575/434-0788.

Wayne Pruett

. Wayne Pruett, long-time resident of Sonoita, Arizona, passed away on October 22, 2020. Wayne Pruett was born in Raton, New Mexico, on June 10, 1942, to Ben and Mary Pruett. Wayne was the fourth of five siblings: the oldest, JB, followed by twins Leonard and Lloyd and after them Wayne. The boys have a younger sister, Lynette Pruett Lovitt. Wayne grew up on the TO Ranch in northern New Mexico,

outside of Raton. He grew up working on the ranch, working cattle and playing basketball. After graduating high school in 1960, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 1964. At NMSU he met his wife, Barbara Handley. They were married on June 12, 1965. After a brief career in land appraisal he met Peter Wray of Scottsdale, Arizona, and together they started Pruett-Wray Cattle Company (later known as Victorio Land and Cattle Company). Pruett-Wray had ranches in southern Arizona, western New Mexico, Oregon, and Kansas. Wayne Pruett ran those ranches for Victorio Land and Cattle Company until 1986. Their eldest daughter, Shannan, was born in November 1966; their second daughter, Valerie, was born in January 1969; and their son, Russell, was born in January 1971. Wayne and Barbara raised their children on various ranches in Arizona including the Heady-Ashburn Ranch (Patagonia), the Buenos Aires Ranch (Sasabe) and the Singing Valley Ranch (Sonoita). Wayne’s work took him to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and China as an agricultural consultant. As the cattle industry declined Wayne found himself working in real estate and construction until an accident in March 2001 left him paralyzed at the waist and below. Wayne was simply “a good man, known by all”, whether in his home communities, in the cattle industry, or by family and friends. He was always friendly and knowledgeable and had an adventure for anyone who came to visit. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (July 2010), but is survived by his brothers; JB (and Libby), Leonard (and Mary Lynn) and Lloyd (and Annette); by his sister, Lynette (and Cloyd) Lovitt; and by his beloved friend, Eleanor Ortega. His legacy lives on in his children Shannan (and Torey) Bell, Valerie (and Brady) Burleson, and Russell Pruett; and in his grandchildren Noah and Joshua Bell; Taylor, Cameron, and Amy Burleson; and Blake and Sheyanne Pruett. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wayne and Barbara Pruett Memorial Scholarship. Wayne and Barbara Pruett were avid youth supporters and are continuing that tradition. Mail donations to: Santa Cruz County Jr. Livestock Association, Wayne & Barbara Pruett Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 3247, Nogales, Arizona 85628.

Rick Kelly

ichard Kenneth Kelly, age 65, was born in Flagstaff, Arizona and was a resident of Cruzville, New Mexico passed away on October 15, 2020. Richard is survived by his children, Jason Kelly and wife, Shauni, Perry Kelly and wife, Rachel, Jacob Kaber and wife, Gentry; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Kelly Ann Kelly, Theresa Kelly Schlegel, Leda Kelly Barbosa, Candace Kelly Lopez, Kimbal Kelly, Glory Jean Kelly Mendoza; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bob Baesler

obert “Bob” Baesler, 83, passed away in Roswell on October 13, 2020. Bob was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 8, 1937, the son of Henry and Roberta Baesler, who both preceded him in death. Bob was raised in Athens, Kentucky, and grew up working on his family’s tobacco farm. He enjoyed growing up with his cousins and loved his Aunt Florence, but he always had a wanderlust to see the world.

In August 1958, Bob married Julia Lynne (King) Baesler in Helmville, MT. He then served four years in the U. S. Coast Guard. After boot camp, he was voted Best Shipmate by his peers. While stationed in Florida, he served as a member of the Honor Guard Unit when President John F. Kennedy visited the area. After being honorably discharged from the Coast Guard, Bob spent his career in the farming and ranching industry. At the beginning of his career, Bob worked to develop and expand the registered Charolais and registered Brahman herds at Live Oak Farm in Ocala, Florida. Answering the Call of the West, Bob and his family moved to Oregon in 1971, where he accepted the challenge to develop Viewpoint Ranch, a combination of deeded and BLM leased land totaling one million acres. As manager, he was responsible for turning the undeveloped land into a productive alfalfa crop to support the growing cattle herd. After completing his goals, the Viewpoint Ranch was sold and Bob moved his family to Brenham, Texas, where he developed an interest in Brangus cattle. Working with Dr. Gardner at Willow Springs Ranch, Bob crossed Brangus with Angus and Her-

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eford to develop a herd of hearty cattle that dressed out well. After Dr. Gardner passed away, the ranch was sold and Bob moved his family to Roswell, NM, where he worked at the Diamond A Cattle Company for Robert O. Anderson. While at Diamond A, Bob partnered with Raul Tellez and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and served as an integral part of expanding the cattle trade with Mexico. Bob spent a lifetime honing his knowledge about farming and ranching. Always on the search for new innovations, Bob was fortunate to travel to Uruguay, Thailand, Ukraine, Cuba and Mexico to learn about those countries’ farming and ranching practices. Through selling cattle, Bob developed strong business relationships with many ranchers across the United States and in Mexico. He had a strong desire to help ranchers breed better herds, so he created his company, Bulls and More. Through this company he was able to bring together ranchers who were buying and selling cattle. As his company expanded, he added selling Mix 30 feed to his customers. Bulls and More helped him realize his true passion—creating and building relationships among ranchers. You could always

find him in the office on his phone—day, night and holidays—brokering deals to help his customers build genetically stronger herds and improve their businesses. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lynne Baesler; Roswell; and his children, Jennifer (Jerry) Rawdon, Roswell, NM; Lee (Michaela Croker) Baesler, Rockwall, Texas; and Brad Baesler, Roswell; and his grandchildren, Austin, Meagan and Jacob. He is also survived by his brothers, Scotty (Alice) Baesler, Ronnie (Elaine) Baesler, both of Lexington.

Swayze Elwyn McCraine, Jr.

ongtime Prescott rancher and developer, Swayze Elwyn McCraine, Jr. died October 21 at the Mayo Hospital in Phoenix following heart complications. He was born August 24, 1946 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to S.E. and Martha McCraine. Throughout his school years, showing cattle and other livestock was his passion, and he won many state championships, as well as spending every moment he could on his family’s ranch at Woodville, Missis-

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sippi. After graduating from Louisiana State University in 1971 with a BS degree in animal science, he went to work for Great Plains Western Corporation, a multi-faceted cattle and grain corporation with ranches in six states. While managing the company’s Triple C Brangus Ranch near San Antonio, Texas, he met and married Kathy Gary, who was editor of the Brangus Journal. They moved to Whittier, California in 1976, where Great Plains named Swayze vice president of ranching. In 1978 he left the company to take over 6M Corporation, his family’s ranching operation in Mississippi, where he ran a stocker and cow/calf operation. Six years later he realized a lifelong dream to ranch in the West when he moved to Prescott to be involved with the Gary family’s Horner Mountain Ranch at Dugas. He also joined the development company started by his father-in-law, Bill Gary, and he developed Granite Oaks Subdivision, Inscription Canyon Subdivision and the Prescott Airpark in Prescott, Highland Meadows Subdivision in Williams, and later with other partners, The Vineyards at Cottonwood. Over the years Swayze’s ranching operation continued to grow. After selling Horner Mountain Ranch in 1995, the McCraines owned the Wagon Bow Ranch and SV Ranch at Wikieup, then the 7 Up Ranch at Prescott. He was also active in many livestock organizations and activities. Shortly after moving to Prescott he took over management of the Arizona Hereford Association Bull Sale; then in 1988, he and Richard Smyer of Prescott Livestock Auction started the Prescott All Breed Bull Sale. In 1992 Swayze was instrumental in turning it all into Cattleman’s Weekend, northern Arizona’s largest livestock event. The Arizona Hereford Association named him “Cattleman of the Year” in 2005. Over his lifetime Swayze served as president of the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association, Southwest Brangus Breeders Association and Northern Arizona Cutting Horse Association. He was on the board of directors of the International Brangus Breeders Association, Arizona National Livestock Show, Sharlot Hall Museum,Yavapai Cattle Growers Association, and Arizona Cattle Industry Research and Education Foundation. He was also on the Arizona Governor’s Communication Committee and Yavapai County Planning Committee, and he was a longtime member of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association. In 2005 Swayze was diagnosed with car-

diomyopathy and received a heart Ann Hille, that happened to be available to Ann was the love of his life for 59 wontransplant. He was a fighter who didn’t let join the festivities. Ann and Tom had been derful years. it slow him down. In 2009 KJ Kasun came casual acquaintances over the preceding Working as a traveling seed salesman on board as a partner in Campwood Cattle two years through friends in Tom’s Frater- was not ideal for a young marriage, so Tom Company, which today is comprised of the nity, Alpha Gamma Rho, where Tom was and Ann moved back to Las Cruces where 7 Up, the Lazy K8 at Skull Valley, and a desert popular and ultimately elected President. Tom became a foreman on a cattle ranch. lease known as the TT’s at Black Canyon City, The NMSU Aggies won the game and so did After their first of ultimately three children a total of 185,000 acres of rangeland Tom and Ann. They both kept regular was born in 1963, Tom realized he needed running more than 1,000 head of mother company until Tom graduated in January a better plan for the future. He soon found cows and 1,400 stockers, in addition to a 1961. However, two days later Tom had to an opportunity to join the Federal Land registered Quarter Horse program. leave for his first job out of college to join Bank as the Assistant Manager of the Las Above all Swayze was known for his kind Asgrow Seed Co. in San Antonio, Texas. Cruces office and in 1965 was later proheart, good business sense and steward- They parted with sad adieus, but no com- moted to Manager. ship of the land. As one friend commented, mitment to each other. After running up Banking and developing relationships “his word and handshake were as phone and gasoline bills to a staggering came natural to Tom, which attracted intergood as gold.” amount, love prevailed and Tom and Ann est in the Las Cruces business community. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, were later married on September 29, 1961. Tom was recruited to join the First National Kathy, sister Maellen Langlois, niece Farrar Frazee, her husband Andy and daughter Clare, nephew Nathan Gardner, his wife NEW Loan Production Roxanne and their children Morgan and Cole. Office for Citizens Bank A celebration of Swayze’s life is schedof Clovis in Moriarty, uled for early next summer at the 7 Up focusing on Agriculture Ranch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be and Business Loans made to the Arizona Cattle Industry Research and Education Foundation (ACIF), P.O. Box 2619, Mesa, AZ 85214. John M. Heckendorn, Vice President

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homas Noah Mobley Jr., 82, a longtime pillar of the Las Cruces, NM community, passed away on November 2, 2020 from complications arising from the COVID-19 virus. To most he was simply known as Tom, but to his family he was Papa. He was born on a farm in Artesia, NM on November 29, 1937. Tom was raised by his father Thomas Noah Mobley and his grandparents, in Artesia where he developed his work ethic and integrity at an early age. It served him and his future family well throughout his life. At Artesia High School Tom was very active in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and with the guidance and encouragement of his FFA advisor, Truman Short, he chose to attend New Mexico State University (NMSU), where he was the first in his family to attend college. In 1961, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. In December of 1960, as fate would have it, Tom needed a date to attend the Sun Bowl football game in El Paso, where NMSU was pitted against Utah State University. However, NMSU was on winter holiday and date options were in short supply. To his great fortune he found a home-town girl,

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Santa Teresa, NM, sons Fred G. Mobley (Rebecca) of Las Cruces, NM and Jeffrey L. Mobley (Cristy) of Houston, Texas. Six grandchildren, Stephanie Chenoweth (Drew), Chance Snodgrass, Brannon Mobley, Annalies Mobley, Mackenzie Mobley and Madison Mobley and two great-grandchildren Jacob Chenoweth and Charlotte Chenoweth.

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friends with all types of people. He coached little league and was elected to Student Body President of Belen High School. In high school, he participated in football, wrestling, academics, National Honor Society, Boy’s State, and 4-H. He was an alternate to the Naval and Air Force Academy. Roland always tried to make a difference in his community. He later borrowed a suit for an interview at New Mexico State University, where he was accepted in the College of Engineering. He then continued hitch-hiking back home to help with

his family farm, where he would leave his mark on New Mexico history. In college, Roland was instrumental in helping other New Mexicans successfully bridge the gap from poverty through hard work and education and go on to obtain degrees and pursue great careers. He hungered for knowledge and wisdom and overcame numerous barriers along the way. Roland walked on to the Varsity Wrestling Team at NMSU and he established Chicano Studies. He graduated from NMSU as a Civil Engineer and was a member of Blue Key. However, he desired to better serve his community which led him to attend medical school at the University of New Mexico. Roland worked hard and was one of the first groups of Hispanics to complete Medical School at UNM. His drive was not only for himself but to also open doors for other Hispanics and New Mexicans to be given a fair opportunity to enter into medical and law school. During medical school, he met his wife Elia Padilla from his hometown of Belen. From that moment forward, their lives moved at a fast pace. The two dated briefly and were soon married. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he completed his Residency at John Peter Smith Family Practice Program. Dr. Roland would transform into a great physician in his Residency Program. He was always eager to learn and work long hours caring for his patients. Dr. Roland and Elia were then blessed to have their first child Jessica while in Texas. He graduated as a Board Certified Family Physician, and despite many job opportunities to stay in Texas, he and Elia chose to move back home to Belen. On February 2, 1979, he established his private practice despite the near 20 percent interest rate at the bank’s reluctance to loan the couple money to build their clinic. Roland trusted in God and soon he served as Chief of Staff at the Belen Hospital until its closure in May 1990. He delivered several babies and saved and served several lives while the hospital was opened. Roland remained after the hospital’s closure and retooled his practice to remain viable during the physician buyouts on the 1990s. He along with his wife Elia continued to grow their practice and family over the years. The practice still continues to serve the community as well as patients throughout the state. They had six children including Jessica who proceeded Roland in death on September 5, 2020; Alicia, Dr. Adolfo, wife

Christina; Dr. Roland II, wife Valerie; Dr. Florian, wife Stephanie; and Emilio, wife Ronda; who all continue serving their community as a physician, dentist, veterinarian, i nsu r a n ce p r i n c i p a l , a n d f a r m / ranch manager. Dr. Roland Sanchez was a multidimensional man, upon his return to New Mexico, he and Elia started farming and raising Santa Gertrudis cattle. He had seen the beautiful red cattle when he was a young man at the New Mexico State Fair and later in a magazine while in Fort Worth. He had a desire for a sustainable farm and ranch and was a pioneer in Valencia county working with experts to pioneer rotational grazing, laser leveling and modern cattle genetic practices for beef cattle in the area. He and Elia developed Red Doc Farm which was named for Doc’s famous red hair that matched the Santa Gertrudis cattle. Red Doc Farm is now an internationally known source for top quality genetics and the highest average seedstock producer in New Mexico. Doc and Elia along with their six children and now grandchildren run Red Doc Farm headquartered in Bosque. Red Doc Farm, under Doc’s guidance, has grown into a modern sustainable farming and ranching operation including vegetables and Red Doc’s flood irrigated Pinto Beans. Doc loved being on the farm, ranch and practicing medicine and always found time for everything. He met many, many people in his years of service as a physician and in business as a cattleman. He loved people most of all and made lifelong friends in serving his patients and through all who passed through his life on the ranching side of his business. Faith in God and family is what he believed in most. Roland was a man of vision a man who followed his convictions, unapologetic, a soldier for Christ and made a difference in this world. He enjoyed life and dancing with Elia in his arms. He enjoyed attending Mass, keeping the old traditions alive within his family, the Spanish language, the Catholic faith, Matanzas, Novenas, his history, hard work ethic and the American Dream of hard work success and religious freedom. He and his wife Elia were proud members of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher. Doc supported several organizations including the local 4-H, FFA, National Santa Gertrudis Junior Association, Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Belen, NMSU, UNM School of Medicine, New Mexico Hispanic Medical Association along with several other organizations. He loved and enjoyed his nine grandchil-

dren who he went by as “Papa.” He loved spending time with his family and friends. Many people’s lives were touched by Doc. He was a mentor to many young men and women in the community. He took care of those in most need and always worked to accommodate his patients. He lived every day with joy, peace and happiness, always knowing that everything will work out if you trust in God. Roland was the cornerstone of his family who leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, sacrifice, old world traditions, com-

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The Clean Water Act, passed in 1972, is intended to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters. With regard to agriculture, the two most important sections are Section 402 (dealing with point source discharges) and Section 404 (dealing with dredge and fill). The Clean Water Act provides federal regulatory jurisdiction over “waters of the United States,” but the meaning of “waters of the United States” was left undefined by the Act. For decades, courts have wrestled with the proper scope of these words. In 1985, the Court broadly construed the phrase as including wetlands adjacent to traditional navigable waters in Michigan in United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes. In 2001, the issue was again before the Court in Solid Waste Agency of N. Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There, the Court found that isolated, non-navigable intra-

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United States consistent with Justice Scalia’s opinion in Rapanos. [Read prior blog post at agrilife.org/texasaglaw/2017/03/01/ president-trump-issues-executive-orderwotus] The EPA has since rescinded the 2015 rule and has now published the NWPR. Numerous lawsuits have been filed around the country challenging the rule. Here is a summary of pending litigation from the National Ag Law Center at: nationalaglawcenter.org/wotus-update -navigable waters-rule-faces-backlash/

As with the prior WOTUS rule, and most legal issues, the devil is in the definitions. The NWPR includes the following definitions applicable to jurisdictional waters: ЇЇ

“Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide”: “Those waters the rise and fall in a predictable and measurable rhythm or cycle due to the gravitational pulls of the moon and sun.” These waters end where “the rise and fall of the water surface can no longer be practically measured in a predictable rhythm due to masking by hydrologic, wind, or other effects.”

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Tributary: A river, stream, or similar naturally occurring surface water channel that contributes surface water flow into a jurisdictional water in category 1(i) in a typical year either directly or through a tributary; lake, pond, or impoundment of jurisdictional water; or adjacent wetland. A tributary must be perennial or intermittent in a typical year. The alteration or relocation of a tributary does not modify its jurisdictional status as long as it continues to satisfy the flow

Navigable Waters Protection Rule There are essentially three sections to the rule: (1) Jurisdictional waters; (2) Non-jurisdictional waters; and (3) Definitions. (1) Jurisdictional Waters The NWPR provides that “waters of the United States” are defined as: (i) The terr itorial seas, and waters currently used, previously used, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide; (ii) Tributaries; (iii) Lakes, ponds, and impoundments of jurisdictional waters; and (iv) Adjacent wetlands.

conditions of the definition. A tributary does not lose jurisdictional status if it contributes surface water flow to a downstream jurisdictional water in a typical year through a channelized non-jurisdictional surface water feature such as a subterranean river, through a culvert, dam, tunnel, or similar artificial feature, or similar natural feature. It includes a ditch that either relocates a tributary, is constructed in a tributary, or is constructed in an adjacent wetland as long as the ditch satisfies the flow conditions of the definition. ЇЇ

Perennial: Surface water flowing continuously year-round.

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Intermittent: Surface water flowing continuously during certain times of the year and more than in direct response to precipitation (e.g. seasonally when the groundwater table is elevated or when snowpack melts).

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Lakes, ponds, and impoundments of jurisdictional waters: Standing bodies of open water that contribute surface

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flow to a jurisdictional water identified in category 1(i) in a typical year either directly or through a tributary; lake, pond, or impoundment of jurisdictional water; or adjacent wetland. A lake, pond or impoundment does not lose its jurisdictional status if it contributes surface water flow to a downstream jurisdictional water in a typical year through a channelized nonjurisdictional surface water feature, through a culvert, dike, spillway, or similar artificial feature, or through a debris pile, boulder field, or similar natural feature. It is also jurisdictional if it is inundated by flooding from a water in categories (1)(i), (ii), and (iii) above.

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Adjacent wetlands: Wetlands that: (A) abut, meaning to touch at least one point or side of, a water identified in category (1)(i), (ii), or (iii) above; (B) are inundated by flooding from a water identified in category (1)(i), (ii), or (iii) above in a typical year; (C) are physically separated from a water identified in category (1)(i), (ii), or (iii) above only by a natural berm, bank, dune, or similar natural feature, or (D) are physically separated from a water identified in category (1)(i), (ii), or (iii) above only by an artificial dike, barrier, or similar artificial structure so long as that structure allows for a direct hydrologic surface connection between the wetlands and the water identified in category (1)(i), (ii), or (iii) above in a typical year, such as

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through a culvert, flood or tide gate, pump, or similar artificial feature. An adjacent wetland is jurisdictional in its entirety when a road or similar artificial structure divides the wetland, so long as the structure allows for a direct hydrologic surface connection through or over that structure in a typical year. ЇЇ Wetlands mean areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. (2) Non-Jurisdictional Waters The following categories are not “waters of the United States,” meaning the Clean Water Act is not applicable: (i) Waters or water features not identified as “jurisdictional waters” under this definition; (ii) Groundwater, including groundwater drained through subsurface drainage systems; (iii) Ephemeral features, including ephemeral streams, swales, gullies, rills, and pools; (iv) Diffuse stormwater run-off and directional sheet flow over upland; (v) Ditches that are not waters identified in Section (1)(i) or (ii) of the definition, and those portions of ditched constructed in waters identified in Section (1)(iv) of this definition that do not satisfy the definition of “adjacent wetlands”; (vi) Prior converted cropland; (vii) Artificially irrigated areas, including fields flooded for ag production, that would revert to upland should application of irrigation water to that area cease; (viii) Artificial lakes and ponds, including water storage reservoirs and farm, irrigation, stock watering, and log cleaning ponds, constructed or excavated in upland or non-jurisdictional waters, so long as those artificial lakes and ponds are not impoundments of jurisdictional waters that meet the definitions of “lakes and ponds and impoundments of jurisdictional waters” discussed in section (1)(iii) above; (ix) Water-filled depressions constructed or excavated in upland or in non-jurisdictional waters incidental to mining or construction activity, and pits excavated in upland or non-jurisdictional waters for the purpose of obtaining fill, sand, or gravel;

(x) Stormwater control features constructed or excavated in upland or in non-jurisdictional waters to convey, treat, infiltrate, or store stormwater runoff; (xi) Groundwater recharge, water reuse, and wastewater recycling structures, including detention, retention, and infiltration basins and ponds, constructed or excavated in upland or in non-jurisdictional waters; and (xxi) Waste treatment systems. Again, the definitions matter a great deal. Here are key definitions related to this section in addition to those listed above: ЇЇ

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Ephemeral: Surface water flowing or pooling only in direct response to precipitation (e.g., rain or snow fall).

converted cropland when the area is abandoned and has reverted to wetlands. Abandonment occurs when prior converted cropland is not used for, or in support of, agricultural purposes at least once in the immediately preceding 5 years. ЇЇ

Upland: Any area that under normal circumstances does not satisfy all three wetland factors (hydrology, hydrophobic vegetation, hydric soils) and does not lie below the ordinary high water mark or the high tide line of a jurisdictional water.

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Ordinary high water mark: That line on the shore established by the fluctuation of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as a clear, natural line impressed on the bank, shelving, changes in the character of soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas.

Summary of WOTUS Rule v. NWPR

High tide line: The line of intersection of the land with the water’s surface at

Tributary The difference between the two rules

Ditch: A constructed or excavated channel used to convey water. Prior converted cropland: Any area that, prior to 12/23/85, was drained or otherwise manipulated for the purpose, or having the effect, of making production of agricultural products possible. Designations made by the USDA will be recognized. An area is no longer considered prior

the maximum height reached by a rising tide. In the absence of actual data, this may be determined by a line of oil or scum along the shore objects, a more or less continuous deposit of fine shell or debris on the foreshore or berm, other physical markings or characteristics, vegetation lines, tidal gages, or other suitable means that delineate the general height reached by a rising tide. The line includes spring high tides and other high tides that occur with periodic frequency but does not include storm surges in which there is a departure from the normal or predicated reach of the tide due to the piling up of water against a coast by strong winds, such as those accompanying a hurricane or other intense storm.

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The NWPR differs from the Obama WOTUS rule in three primary ways: (1) the definition of “tributary”; (2) adjacent wetlands versus adjacent waters; (3) significant nexus. Let’s look briefly at each.

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approach hinges on the issue of ephemeral streams–those streams that flow only in direct response to precipitation. Under the WOTUS Rule, a “tributary” is a water contributing flow either directly or through another water to a jurisdictional water that was “characterized by the presence the physical indicators of a bed and banks and an ordinary high water mark.” Critics pointed out that this would include ephemeral streams. The NWPR, on the other hand, provides that a tributary must be perennial or intermittent in a typical year, thus expressly excluding any ephemeral streams from falling within the definition. Adjacent Wetlands versus Adjacent Waters Another divergence between the rules has to do with the scope of the inclusion of wetlands in the rule. Under the WOTUS definition, “all waters” adjacent to a jurisdictional water, including wetlands, ponds, lakes, oxbows, impoundments and similar waters are jurisdictional. Adjacent is defined as meaning “bordering, contiguous, or neighboring” a jurisdictional water. “Neighboring” means all waters located within 100 feet of the ordinary high water mark of a jurisdictional water, all waters located within the 100 year floodplain of a jurisdictional water and not more than 1,500 feet from the ordinary high water mark of such water, and all waters located within 1,500 feet of the high tide line of a jurisdictional water and all waters within 1,500 feet of the Great Lakes. The NWPR, however, made two significant changes. First, it limited the jurisdictional scope to apply only to adjacent wetlands, not to all adjacent waters. Second, the NWPR did not maintain the distance approach included in the WOTUS rule, opting instead to focus on waters that physically touch wetlands or are physically separated only by certain natural features or certain artificial features while still maintaining a direct hydrological connection, or are inundated by flooding of jurisdictional waters. Significant Nexus Lastly, the WOTUS rule includes a provision deeming certain waters jurisdictional if they meet certain factual criteria and have a “significant nexus” to a water used in interstate or foreign travel, interstate waters and wetlands, or the territorial seas. The NWPR does not provide for inclusion as jurisdictional based on a “significant nexus.” First, the WOTUS rule includes a provision that all waters located within the 100

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year floodplain of a water used in interstate and foreign commerce, interstate water, and the territorial seas and all waters located within 4,000 feet of the high tide line or ordinary high water mark of a jurisdictional water are jurisdictional. Not only does the NWPR not include a provision for significant nexus, it also does not include waters based on their distance from other waters as is done in this provision of the WOTUS rule. Second, regional water features jurisdictional if it was determined, on a case-by-case basis they “have a significant nexus” to a water used in interstate or foreign travel, interstate waters and wetlands, or the territorial seas. In particular, the jurisdictional water features included in this category are: (i) prairie potholes (a complex of glacially formed wetlands, usually occurring in depressions that lack permanent natural outlets, located in the upper Midwest); (ii) Carolina and Delmarva bays (ponded, depressional wetlands that occur along the Atlantic coastal plain); (iii) Pocosins (evergreen shrub and tree dominated wetlands found predominantly along the Central Atlantic Coastal plain); (iv) Western vernal pools (seasonal wetlands located in parts of California and associated with topographic depression, soils with poor drainage, mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers); and (v) Texas coastal prairie wetlands (freshwater wetlands that occur as a mosaic of depressions, ridges, intermound flats, and mima mound wetlands located along the Texas Gulf Coast). The NWPR makes no mention of any of these specific water features.

What Happens Now? As Jim Bradbury said once on a prior podcast, “I think WOTUS is French for all the lawyers get rich.” Given all of the pending litigation surrounding the rule, a courthouse will likely be where we head next for some time. To read a summary by the National Agricultural Law Center of some of the pending lawsuits, click here. Meanwhile, landowners, agricultural producers, land developers, construction companies, and others will struggle to determine if certain lands are included within this definition or not, facing fines of tens of thousands of dollars per day if they decide incorrectly and an enforcement action is filed.

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Over the past 10 to 15 years, the industry and Texas A&M started identifying those muscles that could be used to produce other affordable cuts. “Enhancing the value of cuts from the chuck and round not only helps consumers have a great moderately priced eating experience, it also increases the overall value of the carcass,” Griffin said. “That also has potential to add to the value of live cattle.”

New cuts for new consumer preferences “We know these cuts are changing to

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part of the sirloin is the sirloin ball tip, tri-tip and flap. “Tri-tip is used a lot in other regions of the U.S., and we are starting to use it more in Texas, because you can cut across the grain and make those cuts more tender,” Griffin said.

Ordering up your own beef cuts Griffin said because of these new cuts, sometimes individuals who raise their own beef and take it to small processors don’t always get back what they were expecting. “I’d get calls from guys who said the meat cutter stole all of my T-bones,” he said. “But when I’d ask if they got certain other cuts, they’d say ‘Yes’. You can’t have both out of one side of beef. You have to understand how the cuts are made.” Knowing the newer cuts and where they come from helps to understand why the expected porterhouse steaks or racks of ribs are not in the beef packages when they are picked up after processing, he said. Cattle have only 13 ribs, and they can be cut into several different retail/foodservice cuts, Griffin explained. For instance, chuck short ribs are cheaper than the counterpart ribs from the plate but contain the same flavorful muscle. Back ribs are less meaty, come from underneath the rib-eye roll and are less expensive. “The chuck short ribs are used a lot for export, but they are otherwise cheap on the market because of the barbecue influence,” he said. “If you want to receive the plate short ribs, you can’t do a tomahawk steak, so you have to pick one or the other out of a side of beef.” Other producers going to smaller processors who are still making the bone-in cuts using band saws and not really trimming out the muscle – cuts like we had in the 1960s – wonder “how can I get my guy to cut these new cuts,” Griffin said. All processors know where those muscles are, it just costs more and takes longer to do, so it is a matter of asking and paying for it. Griffin’s advice for consumers with beef to process in the future is to discuss with the butcher/processor what you would like to have. His advice to processors is “be prepared because that’s how the consumer is eating today. The muscles haven’t changed, but we are using them in smaller, more utilizable pieces for the consumer.”

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Coloradans Unleash Wolves on Their Neighbors A Fitting Metaphor for COVID by Adam Yoshida, The American Thinker

ome recent news from Colorado is a better metaphor for the current unpleasantness than any novelist or screenwriter could invent. On Election Day (or rather, in the late campaign, during the two months or so of voting), the people of Colorado voted, by the narrow margin of 50.84 percent to 49.16 percent, to reintroduce gray wolves in the areas of Colorado west of the continental divide. Without digging too deep into the details, the people for the measure, labeled Proposition 114, supported it for environmentalist and conservationist reasons. The opponents, especially those who lived to the west of the continental divide, opposed it because they feared that the wolves would harm their property and themselves. However, the measure carried largely because Denver and Boulder, despite overwhelming opposition in most rural counties, voted for it by a 2:1 margin. I’ll let you guess on which side of the continental divide Denver and Boulder are. Seeing that news, I thought: Isn’t this the perfect metaphor for our present troubles? Hundreds of thousands of people, almost all of whom have never seen and will never see a wolf in their lives, vote to unleash the wolves on their fellow citizens who, from the perspective of those voters, live in faraway places of which they know nothing, so that they can feel a little better about themselves. Doesn’t that, I thought, also sum up what’s going on now with regard to COVID? One of the striking things about the advocates of die ewig ausgangssperre (roughly “the eternal curfew”; I think it sounds more elegant in German) is the degree to which there are virtually no limits to the sacrifices that they are bravely prepared to have others make for the sake of

their own psychological comfort. Like those voters in Colorado (though let’s be realistic: if we were drawing a Venn diagram of people who think we should be locked down until a Federation starship rescues us in the 24th century and people who voted for Proposition 114, we would be drawing a circle), the COVID cowards are more than willing to inflict losses on others to gratify their strange psychological issues. It’s really become a pattern for a certain type of progressive, when one also reflects upon all of those who were more than happy to see other people’s property burned and destroyed because they hallucinated that burning auto parts stores and stealing shoes from Target were some kind of remedy for racism. For all that the progressives have talked about empathy and worried about pathological narcissism these past four years, they don’t seem to have absorbed the material all that well. I guess all of the books they bought on subjects like that are gathering dust along with the copies of How to Be an Anti-Racist they purchased and opened long enough to take the forty-seven pictures they had to sort through to find one suitable for posting on Instagram. I’m sure that my progressive friends (though let’s be real: I’m not sure that any of us really has any actual progressive friends left at this point) will reply that unleashing gray wolves on the innocent ranchers and animals of western Colorado is just an exercise in democracy and that that is what America is about. But I would put it to you that there’s another word for when some D.J. in Denver decides that ranchers should just have to deal with the mess that the wolves make when they get at one of their cows because the idea of helping the poor wolves makes him feel

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California’s Energy Nightmare Heads to Virginia by Bonner Cohen, Ph. D. | CFACT

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t can’t happen here” is one of the most dangerous sentences you can utter. The comforting conviction, for example, that some other state’s well-publicized blunders would never be adopted by your own elected representatives can turn out to be just another of life’s delusions. For Virginians, California’s rolling blackouts and sky-high electricity prices may seem like little more than the travails of distant strangers on the other side of the country. But this smugness is misplaced. California is closer than many Virginians realize. In the name of combatting climate change, the Golden State is moving rapidly away from carbon-based fossil fuels and mandating ever-increasing amounts of renewable energy. California’s renewable energy mandates—33 percent today, 60 percent by 2030, and 100 percent by 2045— are already having an effect, but it’s not the one its backers in Sacramento promised. Environmental writer Michael Schellenberger points out that California’s electricity rates have risen six times the national average since 2011. In August, during a seasonal hot spell, large swaths of the state were subjected to rolling blackouts, with officials warning that more are to be expected.

No one should have been surprised. and is scheduled to be in operation in 2026. Between 2014 and 2018, California reduced A smaller 12-MW pilot project is already its consumption of reliable, baseline elec- under construction 27 miles out to sea from tricity from natural gas-fired power plants Virginia Beach. by 21 percent while increasing its consumpDominion has taken out full-page, fulltion of renewable energy over the same color ads in The Washington Post proclaiming, period by 54 percent, according to the “As a leader in wind and solar, we take our California Energy Commission. The state responsibility to the planet very seriously.” was poorly prepared for its self-imposed The utility boasts that it “is developing the transition to green energy, prompting country’s largest offshore wind project— several observers to dub the blackouts which will which will produce enough “greenouts.” energy to power 660,000 homes by 2026” and notes it has “added more than 2.5 Virginia’s Risky Path million solar panels in Virginia since 2015.” Following the example set by California (in ways lawmakers in Richmond may not The Perils of Intermittency have appreciated), the Democrat-conBut as California amply demonstrates, trolled General Assembly last fall passed the transition to dependence on intermitthe Virginia Clean Energy Act which, among tent wind and solar is fraught with its own other things, calls on the state’s two largest perils, which affect both consumers and the electric utilities—Dominion Energy and environment. Appalachian Power—to provide electricity “Experience in Europe over the past solely from renewable sources (wind and decade demonstrates that the performance solar) by 2045 and 2050, respectively. The of offshore wind turbines degrades new law came on the heels of Gov. Ralph rapidly—on average, 4.5percent per year,” Northam’s (D) September 2019 executive notes the Manhattan Institute’s Jonathan A. order to develop at least 2,600 megawatts Lesser in a recent report, “Out to Sea: The (MW) of offshore wind power by 2026. Dismal Economics of Offshore Wind.” Virginia is a low-wind state; onshore Even though offshore wind blows more wind facilities there could never produce consistently than onshore wind, oceanmore than a negligible amount of electric- based turbines still operate at only 50 ity. Furthermore, any attempt to construct percent to 58 percent of their capacity, land-based, industrial-scale wind projects according to the Energy Information in rural Virginia would encounter the same Administration. This means that, at best, the resistance that has sprung up against such giant turbines perform over 40 percent facilities elsewhere: concerns about the below their capacity, requiring a backup health effects of the low-frequency noise source of electricity when the wind isn’t emanating from the spinning turbines, loss cooperating. of productive farmland, and anger over the The Manhattan Institute’s Lesser notes marring of scenic countr yside by that the rapid deterioration of offshore giant turbines. wind turbines means higher operating The only place where wind is available is costs and reduced economic lifetimes. “As off the state’s Atlantic Coast. Coastal Vir- more offshore wind is integrated onto the ginia Offshore Wind, which will be designed bulk power grid, the costs of addressing and operated by Richmond-based Domin- wind power’s inherent intermittency will ion Energy, is estimated to cost $300 million also increase, further increasing the costs borne by electricity consumers and requiring new gas-fired generating units to operate on standby or highly expensive battery storage systems,” he says.

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in Mongolia. China’s environmental standards are vastly inferior to those in the West, with little regard for air pollution or the dumping of toxic materials in landfills. This outsourcing of environmental degradation for the sake of green energy is, as British journalist Simon Parry points out, “the deadly and sinister side of the massively profitable rareearths industry that the ‘green’ companies profiting from the demand for wind turbines would prefer you knew nothing about.” Like wind, solar power is intermittent and comes with environmental consequences its supporters are loathe to acknowledge. What, for example, is to be done with toxic chemical-laden solar panels—whether on rooftops or in sprawling solar “farms”—once they have reached the end of their, short (about 10 years), life cycle? Solar, like wind, is subsidized by U.S. taxpayers, but there are no federal regulations governing the disposal of used solar panels, even though they are prone to leakage, in addition to being difficult to recycle. A recent article in Grist reports that most used solar panels are shipped to developing countries with weak environmental protections, where they are routinely dumped into landfills. The International Renewable Energy Association estimates that in 2016 there were already about 250,000 metric tons of solar panel waste worldwide—and that total will increase to 78 million metric tons by 2050. There are other ecological costs to solar power. A 2015 study by Stanford University and the Carnegie Institution for Science found that nearly a third of the state’s solar development is occurring on former cropland, where many farmers are shifting from growing crops to using their land to develop solar power—rather than letting it become wildlife habitat. California has far more sun and wind than Virginia. Yet not even these favorable environmental conditions have enabled the Golden State to produce enough energy from either source to meet demand. And their intermittency continues to destabilize the state’s fragile power grid. For a harbinger of their energy future, Virginians need look no further than California. It’s not a pretty picture. This article originally appeared in The Epoch Times

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NMSU Science Centers Provide Ag Community with Research-Based Solutions by Jane Moorman, New Mexico State University

ew Mexico’s $3.17 billion agricultural industry is as diverse as the state’s environmental conditions. With four crop production regions, 11 plant hardiness zones, five defined watersheds and 126 distinct soil types in New Mexico, agricultural production varies from the north to the south, and the east

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Alcalde Sustainable Agriculture Science Center First center that carried out research on certified organic land. Features research in fruit orchards, including AmeriZao jujubes. Housed at the hacienda once owned by Carol Bishop Stanley, who also later owned Ghost Ranch. Artesia Agricultural Science Center Unique soil conditions of Pecos Valley cannot be replicated elsewhere, so research in other parts of state not a reliable indicator for crops in the Pecos Valley. Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center Livestock grazing pastures have been observed and recorded for over 80 years to measure changes without livestock influence to study the long-term nature of grazing and climate impact. No other studies of this magnitude do not exist. Clayton Livestock Research Center The only feedlot research facility in the western United States with a focus on animal health of ranch cattle. Clovis: Agricultural Science Center Valencia peanut breeding. About 60 percent of the Valencia peanut acreage is dominated by varieties developed by NMSU. The Valencia peanut industry adds $4.5 million to the state economy annual. Corona Range and Livestock Research Center A 28,000-acre self-sustaining working ranch laboratory where research is conducted on a larger-scale. Farmington: Agricultural Science Center Only NMSU science center west of the Continental Divide and only 1862 landgrant to work directly on sovereign First Nations – Navajo – land. Unique research includes potatoes, hops and hemp. Las Cruces: Fabian Garcia Research Center and Leyendecker Plant Science Center NMSU main campus experimental farms where a wide range of plant breeding research is conducted, including New Mexico chile peppers. Los Lunas: Agricultural Science Center Located 20 miles south of Albuquerque allows for unique urban programming from on-site faculty, including Urban Integrated Pest Management and Urban Horticulture specialists. Soil conditions, ranging from very sandy to very heavy clay, allows for broad applicability of research results on p roj e c t s co n du c te d o n di ve r s e planting media. Mora: John T. Harrington Forestry

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operations. Tucumcari: Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center Infrastructure to conduct both crop and livestock research, including the Tucumcari Bull Feed Efficiency Test. Tucumcari Irrigation Project, in partnership with the City of Tucumcari and the New Mexico Water Trust Board, is permitted to reuse treated municipal wastewater for irrigation.

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CALDWELL RANCH

Quality ranch property located in northern Chaves County, New Mexico approximately 20 miles northwest of Elida. Configured in two tracts of 7,200 deeded acres and 640 acres of state lease. Watered by three wells and pipelines. Grazing capacity estimated to be 130 animal units yearlong. Priced at $370 per deeded acre. Call for more information and a brochure.

GALLO RANCH

Cattle ranch located approximately 50 miles northwest of Roswell, New Mexico along and on both sides of the Lincoln/Chaves County line. Acreage includes 3,048 deeded acres, 3,600 NM State Lease acres and 11,905 Federal BLM lease acres (18,900 Total Acres). Grazing capacity set at 450 animal units yearlong. Divided into four larger pastures and two smaller holding traps. Headquarters improvements include residence, barns and pipe pens with scales. Water is provided by four wells and buried pipeline. The Gallo Draw runs through the entire ranch provides significant overflow areas of giant sacaton. Most of the permitted animal units utilized the Gallo Draw throughout the summer. Not many ranches in the area are blessed with this asset. Come take a look. Price: $3,995,000 (8,880.00/Animal Unit). Call for more information and a brochure. Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 Cell: 575-420-1237 Website: www.ranchesnm.com

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working cattle ranch is thirty minutes from Wickenburg, with 50+/- deeded acres, 77,331+/- acres BLM grazing permits, and 11,035+/- acre State lease. HQ has two solar powered homes with backup generators; bunk house; tack house; good set of working and shipping corrals. There are also steel pipe horse facilities; two round pens; six pens and 15+/- acre horse pasture. This is a well-watered ranch with 10 wells, 11 dirt tanks, 6 water tanks, and 7 drinkers. Good variety of grasses and browse. A scenic and well maintained ranch. List of equipment included will be provided. Cattle may be sold by private treaty. $1,700,000

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*SOLD* 68+/- Head Three Brothers Ranch, Tombstone, AZ – Good starter or retirement ranch in the San Pedro River valley with sweeping views, good access, grass, browse and water. 320+/- ac. deeded, 5,403+/ac. State lease, 2,961+/- ac. BLM permit. Easy terrain with access from Hwy 82 and Tombstone. 3 wells, 2 storage tanks with drinkers, 2 dirt tanks, set of wood & wire corrals. Adjoins Orduno Draw Ranch also offered by Stockmen’s Realty, LLC. $600,000

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*NEW* 530+/- Acre Homestead with Home near Cotton City, Hidalgo, County, NM – Versatile property great for those wishing to be self-sustainable or looking for a place to pasture horses, a small herd of cattle or other livestock. Recently remodeled home, 2 wells, fenced in garden area and fully fenced 520+/- acres, stout corrals, hay shed, conex box,and 1 BR, 1 BA bunkhouse. $443,800 for all or or $200,000 for house and 10 acres. * REDUCED* 30+/- Head Orduno Draw Ranch,Tombstone, AZ – An excellent value! Small desert ranch in the San Pedro Valley of Cochise County, Arizona. 320+/- ac. deeded, 2,780+/- ac. State lease, and 560+/- ac. BLM Allotment. Easy terrain, gentle hills with mesquite, acacia, and creosote, and several major draws with good browse and grassy bottoms. Has one well that needs equipping, a dirt tank, and is

fenced. Borders the San Pedro River National Conservation Area and has easy access from Highway 80. This would make a great starter or hobby ranch or complement to a larger holding. $240,000 HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *NEW PRICING* 40+/- Acre Last Stand B&B Guest Ranch, Sonoita, AZ – An exceptional property in the grasslands of Sonoita, presently operating as a successful wedding & equestrian event venue. The Territorial, two-story 4 BR, 4.5 BA main

home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. A true destination property w/a pool & two cabana guest rooms, 3 casitas, event barn, horse facilities, roping arena, recreation room w/racquetball court, & fishing pond. Neighbors public conservation land with trails. Powered by 80 solar panels connected to the grid, one well w/pressure tank & storage, also fenced for livestock. Mature landscape & fruit trees. Property could also be converted to a vineyard/ winery. $1,975,000 $1,675,000 A great value! *REDUCED* Acreage in San Rafael Valley, AZ – Own a slice of heaven in the beautiful San Rafael Valley, where open spaces, wildlife, ranching history & private dreams live. Pristine scenic San Rafael Valley acreage w/ lush grasslands, beautiful views, un-

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Two world class ranches comprise this offering on 14 miles of scenic river frontage. Includes a total of 1467+/- deeded acres with 2 rock homes equipped with solar, battery backup, and tied to the grid; +/240 tillable flood irrigated acres with 100+/-acres under cultivation. Combined there are a total of 17 wells, most on solar; numerous springs and stock ponds; 40+/- Sections of BLM and private leased land. There are two additional homes on the private lease. Includes 100 reputation Angus cows and 10 bulls. $5,500,000

*NEW* 305 +/- acres, and 570 +/acres of potential farmland near Sunizona & the Chiricahua Mountains – (not adjacent). Both parcels have deep, fertile, sandy loam- perfect for wine or grapes. Smaller parcel has solar power well, 3,000 gal. storage tank w/ 2 drinkers + fencing. Cross fenced into 4 pastures. Domestic well at site of old homestead. Grubbed of mesquite in 2010. Ash Creek runs through southern portion of property. $393,450.Larger parcel features gated entrances, fully fenced w/ Turkey creek running through the northern portion. Recent hydrology report available. $678,300

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SIDWELL FARM & RANCH REALTY, LLC Tom Sidwell, Qualifying Broker 6237 State Highway 209, Tucumcari, NM 88401 • 575-403-6903 tom@sidwellfarmandranch.com • www.sidwellfarmandranch.com

WATERLOO FARM located south of Deming, New Mexico this well, watered farm is in an area that grows specialty crops as well as hay, grain and cotton. A larger farm and involves an underground drip irrigation system, which provides efficiency in water delivery for optimal production. $4,300,000

RODEO FARM, RODEO NM — 470 Acre total w/267 acres irrigated. Two homes. Farm has not been in production for many years. All improvements are in need of attention. Priced @$300,000

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TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000

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SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM — 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000

NAVARRO RANCH 21,632 total acres with 3,509 acres of deeded land, the ranch has an excellent location just 25 minutes from the Tucson International airport and offers a great elevation to produce feed. The ranch is well watered with most of the wells being on private land. The ranch offers a variety of wildlife for recreational enjoyment opportunity. $7,500,000

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RS RANCH GLENWOOD NM — 44,233 total acres consisting of 119.6 deeded acres and 44,113 acres Gila National Forest Grazing Allotment. Ranch will run 650 head mother cows yearlong and 18 horses. San Francisco River Runs through the Ranch, great improvements. Priced at $4,900,000 If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call ...

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WILLARD, NM: Willard, NM – Located south of Willard near Progresso on Cattle Rd. ~1,130 deeded acres pipeline well, drinkers, perimeter fenced & mostly open grama pastures w/some cedar & pinon tree cover. Asking $660,000 740 APACHE MESA ROAD: Los Montoyas, NM – Total of 1,480 acres of grazing land on Apache Mesa. New 4 stall barn, w/living quarters, Stone bunk house & separate bath house all solar powered, plus huge metal equipment shed. Several dirt tanks & spring fed playas. Asking $1,498,000 VILLANUEVA, NM: Three parcels for sale: 180 acres for $121,000 & 257 acres for $141,900. Pena Canyon bottom & mesa top views, perimeter fenced adjacent to National Forest. Another 87 deed acres available w/ shared well & power for $142,500. Located on CR B29A. CR 4JK, DILIA, NM: 11-acre farm w/ditch rights. Live on one side, farm the other. Has community water, overhead electric, nice views and owner ready to sell. $89,000 obo 95 HWY 84, LAS VEGAS, NM: 157-acre parcel has fiber optic internet, telephone & power available. It’s a great building site with a mountain in your back yard. 100+ mile views guaranteed. Price is $159,900.00 obo 435 APACHE MESA ROAD: Gramma grass 80-acre parcel has a 13 gpm water well, fence on two sides, two dirt tanks & Hermits Peak & Sangre views. Moderate tree cover. Price reduced: $98,000.00 OBO 200 ACRES ON APACHE MESA: Off the grid flat mesa top meadow w/tall pines, juniper & cedars, mossy rock & partially fenced. La Cueva Canyon views. Price reduced: $145,000 & owner financed!

SAN JOSE, NM: Rito de Sebadillo parcel is 144 acres w/transformer installed & water well onsite. Seasonal creek frontage. Priced at $179,900

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WAGON MOUND PLACE, Mora County, NM 8.202 +/- deeded acres on western edge of I25/Wagon Mound has two homes, abundant water with one well, two springs and pond. Other outbuildings and many trees would suit many purposes. $190,000.

CIMARRON HIDDEN PLACE, Colfax County, NM. 1.66± deeded acres with a 2,304 sq ft home updated with recent remodels including large open kitchen vaulted tin ceiling, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, edge of town amazing views. $299,000

RATON MILLION DOLLAR VIEW, Colfax County, NM. 97.68 +/- deeded acres in 2 parcels with excellent home, big shop, wildlife, a true million dollar view at the end of a private road. $489,000. Also listed with the house and one parcel for $375,000

COLMOR-OCATE CREEK, Colfax and Mora County, NM 853 +/- deeded acres split by I25 and Ocate Creek. Suit cattle operation, with some wildlife drawn to water holes in creek. $617,000

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MIAMI 20 ACRES, Colfax County, NM quality 2,715 sqft adobe home, barn, grounds, fruit trees and mature trees. Extremely private setting. REDUCED $353,000. This is a must see. Also listed with same house with 10 +/- deeded acres for $298,000

EAGLE NEST ESCAPE, Colfax County, NM. 78.42± deeded acres in off HWY 64 overlooking Eagle Nest Lake, private pond, two elk tags, 3 bedroom home with and large shop garage able to store your RV and big toys. Improvements almost half a mile off highway. Truly an escape. $850,000

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STANLEY, NM: One 40-acre tract w/power for $54,000 & one 80-acre tract w/power @ $89,900 Located off Calle Victoriano on Buckboard Rd. A 640acre tract for $700 per acre available in the Estancia Basin. Make an offer!

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SUMNER LAKE, State Road 203, River Ranches Estates, River Ranch Road lots (at intersection with 203) $18,000 each. SAN ANTONIO, Zanja Road, 4.66 acres farmland with Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District water rights. $69,000

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PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres vacant land. $16,000, 40 acres vacant land. $32,000. Beautiful views. RIBERA,340 CR B41E 32.6 acres with 3bd/2ba home on Pecos River, Hay Barn and outbuildings. Just over 20 acres in alfalfa and grass hay production. $695,000 PIE TOWN, TBD State Road 603. 48.4 acres of beautiful wooded land with spectacular views. Area cleared in corner for homesite. Fenced. $147,000 MAGDALENA, 47 Angus Loop, 3bd/2ba home on 11.04 acres. Horse barn and corral. Beautiful views of Magdalena Mountain. $175,000 DECEMBER 2020

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NMREL 17843

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CUERVO, Mesita Pass Road, 148.13 acres of land in Mesita Ranch Subdivision. Perfect for a new home site, hunting or grazing. $85,000

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Joe Stubblefield & Associates 13830 Western St., Amarillo, TX 806/622-3482 • cell 806/674-2062

■ NORTHEASTERN NM – 10,730 total acres +/- (6,290 deeded acres +/-, 3,840 +/- Kiowa National Grassland & 600 +/- New Mexico State Lease), nice home w/beautiful landscaping & state-ofthe-art livestock barn w/vet room, cattle & horse pens, large, virtually new set of steel pens w/hydraulic chute, lead-up alley & tub, loading/ unloading chute w/lead-up alley & tub, on pvmt. & all weather roads. Addtl. 14,000 ac +/- may be available for more acreage if desired. ■ ALAMOSA CREEK RANCH – Roosevelt Co., NM – 14,982 +/acres (10,982 ac. +/- deeded, 4,000 ac. +/- State Lease). Good cow ranch in Eastern NM excellent access via US 60 frontage between Clovis and Fort Sumner. Alamosa creek crosses through the heart of the gently rolling grassland. ■ TRINCHERA CREEK – Colfax Co., NM – 1,513 +/- acres (1,313.57 +/- deeded, 200 +/- State Lease). Located off the northern rim of Johnson Mesa. Features of the ranch include: 1,300 feet of elevation change, great elk hunting, Trinchera Creek, custom built log home, horse facilities incl. indoor arena, pine trees, lake and tanks, irrigation rights, etc… ■ HI-LINE SPECIAL RANCH, UNION COUNTY, NM – large electrical transmission line runs through the ranch – wind lease being negotiated, 3,449 +/- deeded acres plus 160 acres State Lease, good house and pens, good fences, well-watered, located in close proximity to the Elk Canyon Ranch. ■ ELK CANYON RANCH – Harding County, NM - Another “hunter’s paradise” listed by Scott Land Company, LLC along w/the Elk Ridge Ranch, great opportunity for livestock/hunting/recreation, 2,240 ac. +/-, well watered w/good fences. Located just west of the Hi-Line Special Ranch. ■ QUAY CO., NM – 775 ac. +/- (455 ac. +/- deeded, 320 ac. +/- state lease), nice home, barns, pens, 14 old irrigations wells (not in use) & a complete line of farm equipment included w/the sale, on pvmt. ■ COWEN ROAD FARM – Sedan, NM – two circles in CRP until 2023, one circle sown back to native grasses, all weather road. ■ QUAY CO., NM – 567.22 ac. +/- sprinkler & flood irrigated from local water district, modest home, barn & shop, on pvmt. ■ EAST EDGE OF FT. SUMNER, NM – a 900 hd. grow yard w/ immaculate 7.32 ac. +/-, a beautiful home, & other improvements w/a long line of equipment included, on pvmt.

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A Lazy 6 Angus Ranch 18, 93 Aero Tech, Inc. . . . . . . . . 12 Ag Lands Southwest . . . 103 Ag New Mexico FCS, ACA . 2 Ken Ahler Real Estate . . 101 American Angus Association . . . . . . . . . 37 American Brahman Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . 66 American Gelbvieh Association . . . . . . . 62, 95 American Salers Association . . . . . . . . . 66 Angus Invitational Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 36 B & H Herefords . . . . . 56, 96 Bar G Feedyard . . . . 17, 105 Bar Guitar Liquid Feed . . 14 Bar J Bar Herefords . . . 58, 96 Bar M Real Estate . . . 98, 103 Barzona Breeders Assn. of America . . . . . . . . . 41 Beaverhead Outdoors . . 103 Beefmaster Breeders United . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Big Mesa Realty . . . . . . 102 BJM Sales & Service Inc. . . 92 Black Angus “Ready for Work” Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Pat Boone . . . . . . . . . . 105 Border Tank Resources . . . 92 Bow K Ranch . . . . . . . . . 69 Raymond Boykin . . . . . . 41 Bradley 3 Ranch, Ltd. . . 6, 94 Brand for Sale . . . . . . . . 91 Brennand Ranch . . . . 37, 93 Brinks Brangus / Westall Ranch . . . . . 47, 93

C Bar Ranch . . . . . . . 53, 95 Campbell Simmentals . . . 66 Candy Ray Trujillo’s Black Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Caren for Ag . . . . . . . . . 84 Carter Brangus . . . . . 46, 94 Carter’s Custom Cuts . . . . 13 Casey Beefmasters . . . 51, 95 Cattle Guards / Priddy Construction . . . . . . . . 83 Cattlegrowers Foundation 90 Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Co . . . . . . . . . 49 Chisholm Co., LLC . . . . . . 97 Citizens Bank of Clovis Morarity . . . . . . . . . . . 73 CJ Beefmasters . . . . . . . . 51 CKP Insurance . . . . . . . . 11 Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . 66, 95 Clavel Herefords . . . . . . . 60 Clovis Livestock Auction . 45 Coba Select Sires . . . . 49, 95

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Coleman Herefords . . 57, 94 Colorado Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . 64 Conniff Cattle Co., LLC 20, 95 Copeland & Sons Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . 35 Cox Ranch Herefords . 59, 96 Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . 59 CPE Feeds Inc . . . . . . . . 92 Crockett Ranch . . . . . 69, 94 CS Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . 59

DEF

D2 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Decker Herefords . . . . . . 59 Denton Photography . . . 80 Desert Scales & Weighing Equipment . . . . . . . . . 96 Diamond Peak Cattle Co . 21 Diamond Seven Angus . . . . . . . 36, 68, 94 Domenici Law Firm, PC . . 82 Elbrock Ranch . . . . . . . . 51 F & F Cattle Company . . . 41 Fallon-Cortese Land . . . . 98 Farm Credit of New Mexico 9 Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . 78 FBFS / Larry Marshall . . . . 83 FBFS / Monte Anderson . . 97 FBFS Kevin Branum . . . . . 74 Ferguson Ranch . . . . . . . 69 Figure 4 Cattle Co. . . . . . 66 Five States Livestock Auction, . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Foundation Beefmasters . 18

GHIJ

Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . 37 Grau Charolais . . . . . . 55, 94 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . 96, 106 Hales Angus Farms . . . 23, 96 Harrison Quarter Horses . 92 Hartzog Angus Ranch . 19, 94 Hay For Sale . . . . . . . . . 86 Hayhook Limousin . . . . . 62 Headquarters West Ltd. / Sam Hubbell . . . . . . . 100 Henard Ranch . . . . . . 61, 95 Hi-Pro Feeds / Sendero . . . 7 Hubbard Feeds . . . . . . . 80 Hubbell Ranch . . . . . 27, 96 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . . . 81 Hutchison Western . . . . . . 2 Isa Beefmasters . . . . . 51, 94 J-C Angus Ranch . . . 36, 102 JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . 69, 93 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . 24 Jimbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

KLM

Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . 91 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . . . 5 L & H Manufacturing . . . . 82 Lack-Morrison Brangus . . 42 Laflin Ranch . . . . . . . . . 38 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . 69, 96 Major Ranch Realty . . . . . 99 Manzano Angus . . . . 29, 94 Mason & Morse Ranch Co . . . . . . . . . 100 McKenzie Land & Livestock . . . . . . . . . 22 McPherson Heifer Bulls49, 94 Mesa Feed Products . . . . 71 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . 79, 91 Messner Ranch . . . . . . . 28 Chas S. Middleton & Son 100 Miller Angus . . . . . . . . . 37 Monfette Construction Co.92

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NM Angus Bull & Heifer . . . . . . . . 39 NM Cattle Growers Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 48 NM Federal Lands Council . . . . . . 103 NM Premier Ranch Properties . . . . 101 NM Purina Dealers . . . . 108 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences / . . . . . . . 26, 70 O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . 101 Olson Land and Cattle 39, 96 P Bar A Angus Ranch . . . . 39 Parker Brangus . . . . . . . . 42 Paul McGillard / Murney Associates . . . . . . . . . . 99 Perez Cattle Company . 3, 96 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . 60, 93 Protect Americans Now . . 76 Punchy Cattle Company . 91

Ramro LLC / RJ Cattle Co . 54 Rancho De Santa Barbara 61 Republic Ranches, LLC . . 100 Reveal 4-n-1, LLC . . . . . . 92 Reverse Rocking R Ranch 26 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment . . . . . . . . . 92 Rio Hondo Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . . 43 Tom Robb & Sons . . . 61, 95 Robbs Brangus . . . . . . . . 43 Robertson Livestock . . . . 92 ROD Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 69 Roswell Brangus Breeders Co-op . . . . . 107 Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . . . 4

Roswell Livestock Auction 44 Runft Charolais . . . . . . . 53 Running Creek Ranch . 69, 93 Salazar Ranches . . . . . . . 38 James Sammons III . . . . . 99 St. Vrain Simmentals . . . . 66 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . 69, 94 Sci-Agra Inc . . . . . . . . . . 91 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . 102 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty . . . . . . . 100 Singleton Ranches . . . . . 91 Skaarer Brangus . . . . 43, 96 Spike S Ranch . . . . . . . . 94 Joe Stubblefield & Assoc 102 Suther Feeds . . . . . . . . . 15

TUV

T & S Manufacturing . . . . 75 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . 92 Terrell Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . 102 Texas Hereford Assoc . . . 61 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . 74 Thompson Ranch . . . 25, 95 Townsend Brangus . . . . . 42 Troy Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tucumcari Bull Test . . . . . 67 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . 36, 93 Tyson Bays . . . . . . . . . . 77 U Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 40 United Country Real Estate99 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . 72 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . 59, 93 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . 92

WXYZ

W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . 73 Walker Martin Ranch Sales99 Weaver Ranch . . . . . . . . 24 West Star Herefords . . 61, 96 Western Pro Feeders . . . . 88 Westway Feed Products, LLC . . . . . . . . 89 White Mountain Herefords . . . . . . . . 13, 96 Woody Ranch . . . . . . . 105 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . 43 Yavapai Bottle Gas . . . 87, 91 Zia Real Estate . . . . . . . 101

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Lack-Morrison Brangus JOE PAUL & ROSIE LACK P.O. Box 274, Hatch, NM 87937 Phone: 575-267-1016 • Fax: 575-267-1234 Racheal Carpenter 575-644-1311 BILL MORRISON 411 CR 10, Clovis, NM 88101 Phone: 575-760-7263 Email: bvmorrison@yucca.net lackmorrisonbrangus.com

Parker Brangus LARRY & ELAINE PARKER P.O. Box 146, 1700 N. Parker Road San Simon, AZ 85632 Larry’s Cell: 520-508-3505 Diane’s Cell: 520-403-1967 Business – 520-845-2411 Email: jddiane@vtc.net or parker_brangus@yahoo.com

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Guadalupe Mountain Farm, Ranch, & Show Supplies Carlsbad, NM • Amber Hughes 575-988-3508

Portales, NM • Garland Creighton 575-356-3665

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Dickinson Implement

Las Cruces, NM 575-644-3857

Tucumcari, NM 575-461-2740

Olsen’s Grain Prescott Arizona

Chino Valley, Dewey, Flagstaff, Cottonwood 928-636-2321

One Stop Feed, Inc.

Clovis, NM • Austin Hale 575-762-3997

Double D Animal Nutrition

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Feed Innovation Technologies

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Articles inside

Real Estate Guide

Seedstock Guide

NMSU Science Centers Provide Ag Community with Research-Based Solutions

Marketplace

California’s Energy Nightmare Heads to Virgina

Coloradans Unleash Wolves on Their Neighbors

Navigable Waters Protection Rule (aka the New WOTUS Rule

New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

News Update

World Economic Forum’s “Great Reset” Plan for Big Food Benefits Industry, Not People

Riding Herd

Nat’l Institute for Animal Ag Named Beef Checkoff Contractor

NMSU Researchers Explore Sustainable Southwest Beef Production

Era of Big Beef May Be Over as Americans Turn to Small-Scale Butchers in the Pandemic

New Alliance to Tackle Climate Change

New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn

Remember this Acronym: RCEP

Bull Buyer’s Guide

NMCGA President’s Message

Angus Foundation Honors Steve Olson

New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle