CALIFORNIA CATTLEMAN WEEKLY
March 4, 2024
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New Episode of Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
A new episode of Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast is out now! In this week’s episode, Assemblymember Jim Wood joins Katie on the podcast. Tune in to hear why Asm. Wood has a kinship for cattle ranching, why he loves CCA’s Steak & Eggs Breakfast, about the handful of priorities he’s worked on in the legislature that positively impact ranchers and more. To listen to the episode click here.
NCBA and CattleFax Develop A New Resource to Help Cattle Producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and CattleFax have developed a new resource to help cattle producers maximize profitability. The resource titled, “Right Way. Right Time. – A Guide to Cull Cattle Management,” recognizes key problem areas, provides approaches for making efficient culling decisions, and aids producers in finding more value through productive cattle management. To view the resource, click here.
CDFW Releases Five Months of Wolf Depredation Investigation Reports
Last month, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife released 31 livestock loss determination reports investigating suspected depredations by wolves between August 23, 2023 and January 3. Among the 31 reports, the Department confirmed that 16 reported incidents were wolf attacks resulting in 22 livestock depredations. In a press release announcing the publication of the reports, the Department also noted that it will soon complete an evaluation of its compensation pilot program after the Department announced last month that applications received to date “are projected to exhaust the current fund.” CCA is actively lobbying the Administration and Legislature to continue funding the Department’s wolf/livestock compensation program. For more information, see the February 20 edition of California Cattleman Weekly.
FSA Offers Assistance for Winter Storm Damage
The California state office of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that the agency “has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from” recent severe storms in the state. For information on available USDA Disaster Recovery Assistance, see FSA’s news release or see the February 20 edition of California Cattleman Weekly.
Upcoming CCA Events
CCA Steak and Eggs Legislative and Regulatory Breakfast + Lobby Day
March 13, 2024, Sacramento, CA
The 43rd CCA Steak and Eggs Legislative and Regulatory Breakfast + Lobby Day will take place in Sacramento on Wednesday, March 13. Over breakfast, enjoy sharing about your ranch while meeting representatives from regulatory and legislative offices in Sacramento. Following the breakfast, attendees will head across the street to the state Capitol to continue conversations about ranching in California.
2024 Feeder Meeting
May 22-23, 2024, San Diego, CA
The 2024 Feeder Meeting will take place at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront, May 22-23. March 10 is the last day for early bird registration, prices will increase Monday, March 11. For further information about the event and to book your room click here. To register, click here.
Upcoming Industry Events
UCCE Offers AB 589 Water Measurement and Reporting Course
March 15, 2024, 9:00am-12:30pm, Walnut Room, 1834 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will offer a water measurement and reporting course, as authorized by CCA-sponsored AB 589 (2017) and SB 880 (2022), on Friday, March 15. Given the limited number of trainings offered in 2024, early registration is encouraged. Registration is $30 and pre-registration is required. For additional details and to register for the training, click here or contact Larry Forero or Sara Jaimes.
UC Beef Cattle Symposium
March 16, 2024, UC Davis Gladys Valley Hall, Davis, CA
Unversity of California Cooperative Extension, UC Davis Department of Animal Science and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine are hosting a beef cattle symposium on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Davis, CA. Topics that will be discussed include beef cattle health updates, beef carcass evaluation, emerging breeding technologies and much more. For more information and to register, click here.
2024 Ag Legacy Symposium
March 16, 2024, Sierra Valley Grange Hall, Vinton, CA
The 2024 Ag Legacy Symposium will take place on Saturday, March 16 in Vinton, CA. The event helps to prepare a farm, ranch or agribusiness for the transition to the next generation. The sessions will cover legal aspects, financial topics, political factors, family dynamics, and provide real life scenarios for you to consider incorporating into your succession plan. Early bird registration is $25 and includes morning refreshments, lunch, and materials. To register and view the agenda, click here.
UC Davis Young Cattlemen’s Artificial Insemination Clinic
March 25-27, UC Davis Feedlot and Beef Barn
The UC Davis Young Cattlemen’s Artificial Insemination Clinic will take place March 25-27 at the UC Davis Feedlot and Beef Barn. The signup form opens on Thursday, Feb. 22. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. To view the flyer click here. For further information and questions reach out to davisyoungcattlemens@gmail.com.
2024 NCBA Legislative Conference
April 17-19, JW Marriott, Washington, D.C.
The 2024 NCBA Legislative Conference will take place April 17-19 at the JW Marriott in Washington D.C. The conference provides attendees the opportunity to join NCBA’s policy team in meeting with members of Congress, and agency officials and hearing from various guest speakers. To learn more about the event and to register, click here.
Industry News
Down to the wire at the SEC POLITICO “The latest draft of the eagerly-awaited rule drops a requirement that public companies disclose so-called Scope 3 emissions, indirect output from their suppliers and customers, said a person familiar with the matter who was granted anonymity to discuss non-public information. Importantly, that change would free the financial sector from having to report on the emissions from the fossil fuel projects they finance.” To continue reading, click here.
Texas Panhandle wildfires leave “dead animals everywhere” as agricultural commissioner predicts 10,000 dead cattle CBS News “The historic wildfires ravaging the Texas Panhandle aren’t just destroying homes. Officials say the fires are devastating the agricultural community – a vital component of the state – and leaving “dead animals everywhere” as farms and ranches take massive losses.” To continue reading, click here.
A new episode of Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast is out now! In this week’s episode, Assemblymember Jim Wood joins Katie on the podcast. Tune in to hear why Asm. Wood has a kinship for cattle ranching, why he loves CCA’s Steak & Eggs Breakfast, about the handful of priorities he’s worked on in the legislature that positively impact ranchers and more. To listen to the episode click here.
