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So much to talk about so little time and space. Can’t talk about industry issues without mentioning the attempted assassination on the 45th and hopefully 47th president. Ask yourself what would be happening in this country if Trump hadn’t turned his head at the last second. Civil War? The stock market? Cattle markets? If there was ever a time to get a LRP (LIVESTOCK RISK PROTECTION) it’s now. If the shooter had been successful I can only imagine where our cattle markets would be. I also believe they will try again and I hope and pray whoever is protecting Trump is extremely wise and diligent.
I’ve been in Montana this week at the United States Cattlemens Association summer meeting. Missed our cattle auction in Fallon for the first time since we opened in 2006 18 years ago. That’s how strongly I feel about getting Mandatory Electronic Animal ID shut down. I was nervous USCA was either going to vote to not support Harriet Hageman’s (WY) bill to block MEID or possibly to stay neutral. Fortunately, after a vote of the board members USCA agreed to support Hageman’s bill. LMA (Livestock Marketing Association) was at our meeting as well and unfortunately they say they have to stay neutral on MEID over 18 months. They say they have written policy to strongly oppose ALL MEID under 18 months, but like I have tried to explain several times if we give USDA an inch of this government overreach they are going to take a foot. This MEID is much bigger than disease traceability, that’s just the excuse they are using to infringe on The American citizens rights. This is about climate change, carbon credits, carbon taxes, food control and ultimately the control of the American people. NCBA has made it their goal to help the American cattle industry be carbon neutral by 2030. As one would assume NCBA is for mandatory EID. So far it looks like LMA is neutral, NCBA is for and RCALF & USCA are against mandatory EID. Our Montana meeting was in conjunction with Montana Stockgrowers Association which is a NCBA affiliate.
Because we are so divided on industry issues it was agreed upon by the organizations to NOT talk about MCOOL, CHECKOFF or the Cattle Market Transparency Act. Because these different industry organizations are so polarized on the issues, they decided to try to come together to work on issues they can agree upon such as estate taxes, young farmer participation and labor issues. End of Trump’s estate tax cuts are going to sunset in 2025 and that will be detrimental to the Livestock industry.
Headed back to Nevada early this morning. Still trying to get cattle to the mountains and late born calves branded. Hoping we don’t have any catastrophic wildfires. Sad what’s happening in Oregon. The government won’t let ranchers run cows anymore and ranchers are partly to blame because even on their private land they seem to be in a competition to see who can leave the most grass behind annually. Graze it or burn it, it’s our choice. That ties back in to this Producer Profitability forum. If the government woke up tomorrow and admitted they were wrong about cutting grazing and asked the ranchers to triple their livestock numbers to reduce fuels very few ranchers would be in the financial position to do so. That’s why it’s important to fix these broken cattle markets now before they drop off again. This higher market is a direct result of poor policies and low profits over so many years.
I have plenty more to say but running out space. In closing, I ask producers to support Hageman’s bill, be watchful and critical of industry leaders and their motivations. Money corrupts so many. Connect the dots and like I always say, if there’s 2 buzzards on the fence and a 3rd bird lands next to them, rarely will it be a Dove. Most likely another buzzard. Not everyone wants you to be successful, not everyone wants you to pass your ranch on to your kids. They hope you go broke so they can buy your ranch for pennies on the dollar. It’s important you get involved yourself and don’t just trust the big hats to handle the industry issues for you because you are too busy. Be watchful and be smart. Let’s hope this cattle market keeps going strong, but if you are nervous like me it’s time to buy an LRP.
Feel free to call and visit about any and all industry issues. I’m often in the mountains and out of service so text me or call our office and have them send me a message. At NLM we are looking forward to working for you in the fall of 24 and winter of 25. Don’t forget to vote!!
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Mr. Jack Payne currently serves as the regional director for California and Nevada at the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. He owns and operates Nevada Livestock Marketing in Fallon, Nevada. |