Exec Update

We are rolling through May. Our Primary elections will take place across the state tomorrow. Please get out and vote for the candidate of your choice.

Idaho continues to grow and it is important that our legislature remains a house representing the stakeholders of Idaho. As you know Agriculture is the basis of our state and we are hopeful that in this redistricting and upcoming election we can maintain a solid voice for our industry as well as all of agriculture moving forward in Idaho.

--Cameron Mulrony

Executive Vice President

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NEXT MONDAY, MAY 23RD

Wyoming Grizzly bear relocated to the Yellowstone area after attacking cattle

A grizzly bear in Wyoming has a new home after state wildlife authorities relocated him to the greater Yellowstone area following an attack on a pair of cattle in another part of the state.

The Wyoming Department of Fish and Game moved the male bear from southwest Cody to the Sunlight Creek Drainage after he attacked two calves on an undisclosed ranch. The drainage is about 30 miles outside of the northwest entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

Continue reading here, from Backpacker

Idaho issues water curtailment order for the Snake River region

Idaho water managers have issued the first water curtailment order for the year as water levels on the Snake River are expected to come up short. The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) on Thursday sent 328 groundwater users with junior water rights notice of possible curtailment as early as May 20.
Continue reading here, from KLIX News Radio

Nationwide number of new large fires or emergency responses: 1

Nationwide number of active large fires: 11

Nationwide acres from active fires: 387,633

Nationwide large fires contained: 1

Western States Currently Reporting Large Fires as of May 16th:

New Mexico (4)
Arizona (2)
Colorado (1)

Idaho Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program evolves to address consumer concerns and meet demands of industry partners.

BQA is a national beef checkoff-coordinated, state beef checkoff-managed program that improves consumer confidence through education and the implementation of proper cattle management techniques and a commitment to the quality throughout every segment of the beef industry.

The Idaho Beef Council kicked off the new Idaho BQA Program in April 2022 to provide the industry with a strong foundation to become more competitive in the current marketplace. To ensure all Idaho producers receive the same high-quality BQA training experience and that all core BQA pillars are addressed, information and tests will be standardized and implemented. Depending on the experience level of the audience, information within the pillars will be adjusted to meet industry needs.

The Idaho Beef Council received thirteen trainer applications and candidates were invited to an initial BQA training meeting. Dr. Stephen Boyles, BQA Educator of the Year winner, and his colleague, Dr. Lyda Garcia, partnered with NCBA’s BQA staff, Emma Mulvaney and Dr. Julia Herman, to provide a comprehensive overview of the BQA program resources and information. Candidate trainers had the opportunity to learn best practices in BQA training, share their experiences and provide feedback on building a robust training program. This foundation will assure that Idaho’s beef industry responds to consumer concerns and is producing the best possible quality beef to enrich consumer experience and demand for beef.

To showcase the future of the Idaho BQA program to the industry, a BQA/BQA Transportation certification training was conducted by Dr. Boyles and Dr. Garcia to give participants a glimpse at real-life situations with simulated cattle handling and a full-size tour of transport trainer systems. Following the training, Curt Pate, Livestock Handling Specialist and Dean Fish, BQA Clinician conducted a Stockmanship and Stewardship demonstration with live cattle, expanding the BQA training to real life conditions. These events set the standards and expectations for Idaho’s BQA Program.

The Idaho BQA team will be planning and announcing trainings throughout the state. Please visit www.IdahoBeefQuality.com to request group trainings or find an upcoming training in your area.

Stokrose Land & Livestock

Blaine Briggs

James Wood

Cale Homer

Peggy Stolworthy

Shiner Ranch

Gerald Martens

Petan Co. of Nevada, Inc.

Dr. Bob Monroe

DL Evans – Christian Griffith

Scott Holt

Thank you to all of our new & renewed members!

Fed Cattle

$2 lower than week prior

Boxed Beef

Choice

$2.02 higher

Select

$1.45 increase

Market Cows

mostly steady to $2 softer

Calves

$4 lower to $3 higher

Corn

$0.04 lower on July futures

BBQ Baked Beans with Ground Beef

This baked beans recipe is made with ground beef for more protein, soaking up all that BBQ sauce goodness! You can serve these as a side dish or even turn them into your main meal!

View the recipe here, from Southern Kissed