CALIFORNIA CATTLEMAN WEEKLY

November 4, 2024

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CDFW Reopens Applications for Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that it “is now accepting applications for direct livestock loss compensation (Prong 1) as part of the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program.” The reopening of the compensation fund was made possible by CCA’s successful advocacy, as the Association secured $600,000 in renewed funding for CDFW’s Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program in the 2024-25 State Budget after prior funding for the Program dried up earlier this year. For additional details, see last week’s edition of California Cattleman Weekly.

SWRCB Suspends Shasta River Watershed Curtailments “Until Further Notice”
The State Water Resources Control Board announced on Thursday that it has suspended “all curtailments for water rights in the Shasta River watershed….until further notice.” The suspension immediately followed a prior suspension of curtailments which was in effect through Halloween, with the Water Board explaining that water flows measured at the US Geological Survey’s Yreka gage currently exceed the November minimum flow target of 140 cubic feet per second established by the SWRCB and are forecasted to continue exceeding that minimum target.

Despite the suspension of curtailments, those wishing to “inefficiently divert[ ] surface water for livestock,” as defined in the Emergency Regulation, must continue to meet the requirements for livestock diversion detailed in Addendum 3 for the Shasta River Watershed Curtailment Order (WR 2024-0006-DWR).

For additional information, see the SWRCB’s Scott River and Shasta River Watersheds Emergency Regulation webpage.

From Pastures to Payroll: Tackling Labor Issues on California Cattle Ranches 
Join the Rancher Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) on Tuesday, Nov.19 at 6pm for a webinar on labor issues relevant to California ranches. Attorney Anthony Raimondo specializes in ag labor law and will discuss relevant issues like overtime, minimum wage requirements, exempt and non-exempt employment, housing credits and various other common labor questions on California ranches. Bring your questions for Anthony as part of our example scenario analysis and Q&A. This is a free webinar, however RSVPS are required. Click here to save your spot.

Email Marketing Tips & Tricks Webinar for California Cattle Ranchers
Join the California Cattlemen’s Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30pm for a free webinar with tips and tricks on how you can use email marketing to connect with customers and followers.

Examples of how you as a rancher could use email marketing:

• You want to share more information about your ranch beyond social media with your followers.
• You’re having a private treaty bull sale and want to email past customers to let them know all the details on the upcoming offerings.
• You sell beef direct to consumers and want to share an update on processing and meat deliveries.

This is free, virtual training is hosted with support from the California Cattle Council. To RSVP for the webinar, click here.

Book Rooms for Convention by Nov. 11
The CCA and CCW Convention and California Cattle Industry Tradeshow is headed to the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev. this December. Make your lodging plans in CCA’s room block at the Grand Sierra Resort now, before the room block closes on Nov. 11. Click here to reserve your room or call (775) 789-2000 and mention the group code CCAC24. Book before the deadline to get the best rate!

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California Wolf Project Will Advance Science and Management of Gray Wolves California Department of Fish and Wildlife “The [California Wolf Project] team uses innovative and interdisciplinary methods to gather data on wolf spatial ecology, diet, predator-prey dynamics, and recolonization within California, while contributing to conflict reduction strategies for rural communities and livestock producers.” To continue reading, click here.

USDA’s New Research Center Set to Advance Innovation in Agriculture U.C. Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences “The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, broke ground this week on its new Agricultural Research and Technology Center – a facility located in Davis that will feature specialized labs, greenhouses and research space to tackle key issues in agriculture. In this new center, UC Davis and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will continue its long-standing collaboration to advance projects in sustainable agriculture, invasive species, water management, soil health and more.” To continue reading, click here.

Lassen National Forest announces major restoration project for over 100k acres of land KRCR “The Lassen National Forest started a 30-day scoping period beginning Friday, Nov. 1 through Monday, Dec. 2 for the West Lassen Headwaters Landscape Restoration Project. It is a proposed project that will include management activities across 101,471 acres of National Forest System land.” To continue reading, click here.