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TRANSCRIPT
Inside this issue
Presidentrsquos Message 1
Classified Ads 1
WWGA President Message 2
2013 Board amp Officers 2
WSU Lamb 200 Course 3
Associate Members 3
Lambing School Info 4
Sheep News 5
Corporate Sponsors 5-7
Sheep News 6
Sheep News 7
Upcoming Events 8
December 22 2012
A Letter From Moxee
Volume 26 Issue 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826
509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WASHINGTON WOOL GROWERS
AUXILIARY FOR SPONSORING THIS NEWSLETTER
Greetings WSSP Members
End of the year already and we still dont have any snow in the low lands The snow is evident in the higher elevations Forecaster predicts for some to drop later this week we will see Shortly we will be delivering sheep to Mabton with shearing hopefully starting around the 10th of January Here we go starting the cycle all over again and each year going by faster and faster Thank you to all who attended this past convention and once again gen-erously supported our legislative auction We gathered an amount of $4400 Thanks to Randy Baldtree for his auctioneering skills and all his hard work I was able to attend Ag Summit on 12712 hosted by Washington Farm Bureau We were success-fully able to draft a letter to newly elected Governor Inslee on the importance of Ag and the continuation of Director Newhouse for the Department of Agriculture Hopefully this will carry some ground when the new-ly elected pick their transition team Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to every-one God Bless and safe travels if traveling thru this holiday season
Mark Martinez
WSSP President
WSSP Board Meetings Bar 14 Restaurant Ellensburg unless noted
February 9 2013
April 27 2013
September 28 2013
October 23 2013 in Ritzville
CCCLASSIFIEDLASSIFIEDLASSIFIED AAADSDSDS
For Sale Sydell sheep working corral with roller table Brand new Call Carol at 509-837-3807 $20 per word Send payment with your ad to PO Box 2145 Leaven-
Montana wildlife commissioners closed down the states
gray wolf season in some areas north of Yellowstone National
Park in response to a wave of recent shootings of animals that
had been collared for scientific research However wildlife com-
missioners did not yield to pressure from wildlife advocates to
create a permanent and more extensive buffer around the park
Hunting and trapping supporters pushed to keep the
areas open Representatives of the Department of Fish Parks
and Wildlife also said no changes were needed because the
overall wolf population was not at any risk
Park officials say at least seven Yellowstone wolves -
including five wearing tracking collars - were shot in recent
weeks by hunters in Montana Idaho and Wyoming Also shot
were four collared wolves originally from the park but now living
outside it Three more shot in the vicinity of the park had un-
known origins and were not wearing collars park officials said
Reprinted in part from West Yellowstone News
Mont Shuts Down Wolf Harvest near Yellowstone
Hot Links American Sheep Industry
wwwsheepusaorg
wwwamericanlambboardorg
Market Reports
wwwamsusdagov
USDAScrapie
wwwaphisusdagovvs
scrapiehtm OR
wwwanimalagricultureorg
scrapie
USDA News Releases
wwwusdagovnewsreleases
FSA Wool amp Mohair details
ftpftpfsausdagovpublic
noticesLP_1891pdf
httpwwwfsausdagovdafp
psdmohairhtm
NASS SheepGoat Statistics
httpwwwnassusdagov
QuickStatsCreate_Federal_Alljsp
Washington State Legislative
Hotline 1-800-562-6000
Greetings from Appel Valley Farm
This has been an event filled year for Dick and I January found us in Ari-zona on our annual trip to the American Sheep Industry Convention This was my final year as ASIW President I was glad to turn the office over to someone else My last year was more complicated because our dear secretary-treasurer had a stroke and I found myself taking over those duties also When we came home we were very involved in preparing for Susan our youngest daughterrsquos wedding She and Joe Lynch were married in a beautiful cer-emony on March 26 We had her reception at the fairgrounds Susanrsquos request was leg of lamb for the reception I marinated it and my brother-in-law cooked it at the fair grounds and it turned out really wonderful You canrsquot do better than Ameri-can lamb Despite a cool wet spring most of the garden turned out really well The beans corn and tomatoes were great Pumpkins and squash were a failure Caro-line and her children were here weekly to help Caroline shares the garden with me The long hot September really helped Even the last patch of corn matured and we had beans until October
This was the year of our semiannual family camp This year we again re-turned to Camp Ramblewood near Sequim This is a camp managed by the state requiring reservations nearly a year in advance We all had a good time exploring tide pools and Fort Worden There were clams and oysters within easy walking distance which made Dick very happy All of our children were able to come but not all of the grandchildren
Bruce Elaine and boys who live in Massachusetts were able to spend nearly three weeks visiting Washington They explored the whole state and camped with Eric and family They were also here so the boys had some time on the farm to do farm things and take a few trips to the Snake River Dick is now recuperating from a partial knee replacement He had a full knee last year and the other knee has really been bothering He didnrsquot need the extensive surgery of a total knee Hopefully this will help his back prob-lem So far the pain seems to be gone I am sure walking correctly helps The lights are up and the tree has is decorated Looks like Christmas will be here soon Our sincerest wishes for a happy holi-days to you all
Love
Helen and Dick
Page 2 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Board of Directors
District 1
Greg Hordyk Arlington
Al Schwider Maple Valley
District 2
Teri Blankinship Winlock
Pete Bowman Chehalis
District 3
Jerry Richardson Moses Lake
Pat Thoren Moses Lake
District 4
Sam Hays Prosser
A Gene Fernandez Sunnyside
District 5
Les Boian Springdale
Andy Pille Espanola
District 6
Dick Appel Endicott
Jerry Kjack Walla Walla
At Large
Jim Acuff Post Falls
Todd Barth Ephrata
Gene Champion Moses Lake
Ross Merker Rainier
Shearing School Coordinator
Sarah M Smith Moses Lake
WSSP 2013 Officers
PresidentmdashMark Martinez Moxee 509-574-4249
1st Vice-Presidentmdash Nick Martinez Moxee 509-453-6289
2nd Vice-President mdash Julie Dashiell Hunters 509-528-1293
Past PresidentmdashArt Swannack Lamont 509-257-2683
Auxiliary PresidentmdashHelen Appel Endicott 509-397-3253
ASI RepresentativemdashArt Swannack Lamont
Executive SecretaryEditormdashMarcia Parrish Leavenworth 509-888-3003
wsspgmxcom
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 3 Volume 26 Issue 6
Learn how to raise and evaluate high-quality Farm-to-Table lamb
Everyone from award-winning chefs to healthcare professionals know the benefits of a tasty lamb dish Described as lsquonutrient-densersquo lamb is a prime source of high-quality protein vitamins and minerals High in B vitamins zinc and iron lamb is also a leaner choice with over half the fat being mono or polyunsatu-rated the good fats In addition lamb can be a good choice for farms looking for a petite livestock alternative to beef or pork To ensure sheep and lamb producers have the tools needed for success in this niche market Washington State University Extension developed a se-ries of Sheep Production and Management courses Join us for the 2013 WSU Extension Lamb 200 course all day Friday Jan 25 2013 at the Stanwood-Camino Fairgrounds 6431 Pioneer Hwy Stanwood WA In addition participants are encouraged to attend five
additional sessions on sheep and lamb during the Coun-try Living Expo Sat Jan 26 2013 at Stanwood High School Designed to increase the knowledge and skills of those involved in the sheep industry the WSU Extension Lamb 200 course utilizes extensive hands-on learning to ensure a broad and lasting impact of the topics and skills taught According to course developer WSU Extension Meat Specialist Dr Jan Busboom their aim is ldquoTo raise the level of awareness in lamb production from lsquofarm to tablersquo including reasons why lamb sometimes misses the mark for profitability and meeting consumer expecta-tionsrdquo Presenters include WSU Extension meat and livestock specialists local harvesting expert Pat Cairus from Del Fox Custom Meats and Chef Jamie Callison to share his knowledge on the pairing of lamb wines and beer Lunch will be served and the day will end with a delicious catered dinner and panel presentation on mar-keting opportunities and challenges Topics include live animal evaluation grid pric-ing carcass grading and fabrication added-value prod-ucts quality targets of consumers and chefs palatability and quality evaluation and the use of new technologies and research to address critical and emerging issues For a complete agenda and information on registration visit wwanimalagwsuedu Space is limited and early registration is encour-aged Registration is $85 per person which includes seminar handouts lunch dinner and winelamb tasting Paid registration must be made prior to January 14 A late fee of $25 will be charged after January 14 2013 To register online with a credit card visit wwwBrownPaperTicketscom and enter event number 309250 or download the form at wwwanimalagwsuedu and mail with your check For registration information or additional information on the 2013 LAMB 200 course contact Sarah M Smith GrantAdams Extension at 509-754-2011 Ext 413 or smithsmwsuedu Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrim-ination regarding race color gender national origin reli-gion age disability and sexual orientation Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Ex-tension Office Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation can request accommodation14 days be-fore training 509-754-2011 Ext 413 If accommodation is not requested in advance we cannot guarantee availabil-ity on-site
WSU Lamb 200 Course Comes to Stanwood
Associate Members
Columbia Basin Sheep Producers
719 S Poplar
Moses Lake WA 98837
509-765-7974
Kittitas County Sheep Producers 440 Robinson Canyon Rd
Ellensburg WA 98926
509-925-2620
Spokane Area Sheep Producers
16413 W Stoughton Rd
Cheney WA 99004
509-299-3706
Southwest Washington Sheep Producers
173 Bay Road
Winlock WA 98596
360-785-3892
Whitman County Woolgrowers
752 Lanky Road
Colfax WA 99111
Utah Wool Marketing Assoc
55 S Iron St Suite 2 Bldg 657
Tooele UT 84074
435-842-4234
Page 4 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Speaking at the National Drought Forum held in Washington DC Kansas Gov Sam Brownback empha-sized the critical importance of water resources in the arid West and the actions states have taken or that are needed to be adequately prepared The moderate to exceptional drought conditions weve seen this year in Kansas and throughout much of the West are hurting communities economies agriculture and the quality of life Brownback said Drought impacts next year could be far more severe especially given the reservoir storage in many basins has been depleted A key outcome of this forum is to identify strate-gies that we can put in place now given that drought is projected to continue into 2013 As governors we are anx-ious to work with partners to see real progress this spring Prior to the conference Gov Gary Herbert (Utah) chairman of the Western Governors Association (WGA) pointed to long-term strategies to better cope with drought We cant make it rain but we can do a better job of preparing for drought conditions and mitigating the im-pacts of drought Herbert said We will continue to push for better forecasting of drought and better coordination of drought preparedness on the ground in order to help com-munities Steps that could be taken immediately include real-time coordination and information-sharing on the status impacts and prospects for drought identification of priority basins and projects preparation of mitigation strategies
for 2013 and coordination of disaster declarations and drought relief programs Longer-term strategies include improved drought forecasting reauthorization of the Na-tional Integrated Drought Information System and estab-lishment of a comprehensive integrated drought prepar-edness policy Additional information on WGAs water and drought programs can be found at wwwwestgovorginitiativeswater
Reprinted in part from Northern Ag Network
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 5 Volume 26 Issue 6
Western Governors Want Drought Plan
A comprehensive US Forest Service report released this week examines the ways expanding populations increased urbanization and changing land-use patterns could profoundly impact natural resources including water supplies nationwide dur-ing the next 50 years The study shows the potential for significant loss of privately-owned forests to development and fragmentation which could substantially reduce bene-fits from forests that the public now enjoys We should all be concerned by the projected decline in our nations forests and the corresponding loss of the many critical services they provide such as clean drinking water wildlife habitat carbon seques-tration wood products and outdoor recreation said Agriculture Undersecretary Harris Sherman Urban and developed land areas in the Unit-ed States will increase 41 percent by 2060 according to the report Forested areas will be most impacted by this growth with losses ranging from 16 million to 34 million acres in the lower 48 states Over the long-term climate change could have significant effects on water availability making the United States potentially more vulnerable to water shortages especially in the Southwest and Great Plains Population growth in more arid regions will require more drinking water Recent trends in agricultural irrigation and landscap-ing techniques also will boost water demands The report is available at httptreesearchfsfeduspubs41976
Forest Service Report
Forecasts Impacts on
Natural Resources
Page 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Let our grower-owned consignment
Warehouse market your wool to the world
Will Hart Griggs Manager (435) 843-4284 ~ Fax (435) 843-4286
55 S Iron St Suite 2-Building 657 Tooele UT 84074
utahwoolwirelessbehivecom
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock is cur-rently in more than 100 countries so it is not a matter of if it will occur again in the United States it is a matter of when it will occur according to Paul Sundberg vice presi-dent of science and technology at the National Pork Coun-cil The last outbreak of FMD in the United States occurred in 1929 but the next outbreak could occur at any moment and we must be prepared to act quickly Sundberg said The disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals
is very difficult to control because there are seven differ-ent serotypes and 60 subtypes of the FMD virus he not-ed All FMD viruses arent the same We cant use a common vaccine Sundberg said adding the virus strains are constantly evolving and changing so the vaccines the industry has developed arent always effective In addition an FMD vaccine is not in high demand in the United States because if there is an outbreak it is doubtful that enough vaccine could be made and sent out to producers soon enough Vaccines have a shelf life They cant be stock-piled he said However Harrisvaccines an Ames Iowa compa-ny may have the answer to that It was recently awarded $1114 million from the US Department of Homeland Se-curity Science and Technology Directorate to develop an RNA Particle (RP) vaccine to potentially protect the United States from FMD according to a press release from the company The companys RP platform technology allows the vaccine to be manufactured without handling the infec-tious FMD virus because only a gene sequence from the virus is needed to prepare the vaccine Kurt Kamrud PhD said their rapid response technology allows us to produce large amounts of vaccine quickly
Reprinted in part from Farm and Ranch Guide
Livestock Industry Needs to be Prepared for FMD
Membership Information
We welcome the following new members
William Robert Ruefenacht Lake Stevens
Mathew amp Jena McIntyre Bellingham
Annual dues for regular or associate members are $5000 Junior members $2500 WSSP PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826 509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Hot Links American Sheep Industry
wwwsheepusaorg
wwwamericanlambboardorg
Market Reports
wwwamsusdagov
USDAScrapie
wwwaphisusdagovvs
scrapiehtm OR
wwwanimalagricultureorg
scrapie
USDA News Releases
wwwusdagovnewsreleases
FSA Wool amp Mohair details
ftpftpfsausdagovpublic
noticesLP_1891pdf
httpwwwfsausdagovdafp
psdmohairhtm
NASS SheepGoat Statistics
httpwwwnassusdagov
QuickStatsCreate_Federal_Alljsp
Washington State Legislative
Hotline 1-800-562-6000
Greetings from Appel Valley Farm
This has been an event filled year for Dick and I January found us in Ari-zona on our annual trip to the American Sheep Industry Convention This was my final year as ASIW President I was glad to turn the office over to someone else My last year was more complicated because our dear secretary-treasurer had a stroke and I found myself taking over those duties also When we came home we were very involved in preparing for Susan our youngest daughterrsquos wedding She and Joe Lynch were married in a beautiful cer-emony on March 26 We had her reception at the fairgrounds Susanrsquos request was leg of lamb for the reception I marinated it and my brother-in-law cooked it at the fair grounds and it turned out really wonderful You canrsquot do better than Ameri-can lamb Despite a cool wet spring most of the garden turned out really well The beans corn and tomatoes were great Pumpkins and squash were a failure Caro-line and her children were here weekly to help Caroline shares the garden with me The long hot September really helped Even the last patch of corn matured and we had beans until October
This was the year of our semiannual family camp This year we again re-turned to Camp Ramblewood near Sequim This is a camp managed by the state requiring reservations nearly a year in advance We all had a good time exploring tide pools and Fort Worden There were clams and oysters within easy walking distance which made Dick very happy All of our children were able to come but not all of the grandchildren
Bruce Elaine and boys who live in Massachusetts were able to spend nearly three weeks visiting Washington They explored the whole state and camped with Eric and family They were also here so the boys had some time on the farm to do farm things and take a few trips to the Snake River Dick is now recuperating from a partial knee replacement He had a full knee last year and the other knee has really been bothering He didnrsquot need the extensive surgery of a total knee Hopefully this will help his back prob-lem So far the pain seems to be gone I am sure walking correctly helps The lights are up and the tree has is decorated Looks like Christmas will be here soon Our sincerest wishes for a happy holi-days to you all
Love
Helen and Dick
Page 2 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Board of Directors
District 1
Greg Hordyk Arlington
Al Schwider Maple Valley
District 2
Teri Blankinship Winlock
Pete Bowman Chehalis
District 3
Jerry Richardson Moses Lake
Pat Thoren Moses Lake
District 4
Sam Hays Prosser
A Gene Fernandez Sunnyside
District 5
Les Boian Springdale
Andy Pille Espanola
District 6
Dick Appel Endicott
Jerry Kjack Walla Walla
At Large
Jim Acuff Post Falls
Todd Barth Ephrata
Gene Champion Moses Lake
Ross Merker Rainier
Shearing School Coordinator
Sarah M Smith Moses Lake
WSSP 2013 Officers
PresidentmdashMark Martinez Moxee 509-574-4249
1st Vice-Presidentmdash Nick Martinez Moxee 509-453-6289
2nd Vice-President mdash Julie Dashiell Hunters 509-528-1293
Past PresidentmdashArt Swannack Lamont 509-257-2683
Auxiliary PresidentmdashHelen Appel Endicott 509-397-3253
ASI RepresentativemdashArt Swannack Lamont
Executive SecretaryEditormdashMarcia Parrish Leavenworth 509-888-3003
wsspgmxcom
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 3 Volume 26 Issue 6
Learn how to raise and evaluate high-quality Farm-to-Table lamb
Everyone from award-winning chefs to healthcare professionals know the benefits of a tasty lamb dish Described as lsquonutrient-densersquo lamb is a prime source of high-quality protein vitamins and minerals High in B vitamins zinc and iron lamb is also a leaner choice with over half the fat being mono or polyunsatu-rated the good fats In addition lamb can be a good choice for farms looking for a petite livestock alternative to beef or pork To ensure sheep and lamb producers have the tools needed for success in this niche market Washington State University Extension developed a se-ries of Sheep Production and Management courses Join us for the 2013 WSU Extension Lamb 200 course all day Friday Jan 25 2013 at the Stanwood-Camino Fairgrounds 6431 Pioneer Hwy Stanwood WA In addition participants are encouraged to attend five
additional sessions on sheep and lamb during the Coun-try Living Expo Sat Jan 26 2013 at Stanwood High School Designed to increase the knowledge and skills of those involved in the sheep industry the WSU Extension Lamb 200 course utilizes extensive hands-on learning to ensure a broad and lasting impact of the topics and skills taught According to course developer WSU Extension Meat Specialist Dr Jan Busboom their aim is ldquoTo raise the level of awareness in lamb production from lsquofarm to tablersquo including reasons why lamb sometimes misses the mark for profitability and meeting consumer expecta-tionsrdquo Presenters include WSU Extension meat and livestock specialists local harvesting expert Pat Cairus from Del Fox Custom Meats and Chef Jamie Callison to share his knowledge on the pairing of lamb wines and beer Lunch will be served and the day will end with a delicious catered dinner and panel presentation on mar-keting opportunities and challenges Topics include live animal evaluation grid pric-ing carcass grading and fabrication added-value prod-ucts quality targets of consumers and chefs palatability and quality evaluation and the use of new technologies and research to address critical and emerging issues For a complete agenda and information on registration visit wwanimalagwsuedu Space is limited and early registration is encour-aged Registration is $85 per person which includes seminar handouts lunch dinner and winelamb tasting Paid registration must be made prior to January 14 A late fee of $25 will be charged after January 14 2013 To register online with a credit card visit wwwBrownPaperTicketscom and enter event number 309250 or download the form at wwwanimalagwsuedu and mail with your check For registration information or additional information on the 2013 LAMB 200 course contact Sarah M Smith GrantAdams Extension at 509-754-2011 Ext 413 or smithsmwsuedu Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrim-ination regarding race color gender national origin reli-gion age disability and sexual orientation Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Ex-tension Office Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation can request accommodation14 days be-fore training 509-754-2011 Ext 413 If accommodation is not requested in advance we cannot guarantee availabil-ity on-site
WSU Lamb 200 Course Comes to Stanwood
Associate Members
Columbia Basin Sheep Producers
719 S Poplar
Moses Lake WA 98837
509-765-7974
Kittitas County Sheep Producers 440 Robinson Canyon Rd
Ellensburg WA 98926
509-925-2620
Spokane Area Sheep Producers
16413 W Stoughton Rd
Cheney WA 99004
509-299-3706
Southwest Washington Sheep Producers
173 Bay Road
Winlock WA 98596
360-785-3892
Whitman County Woolgrowers
752 Lanky Road
Colfax WA 99111
Utah Wool Marketing Assoc
55 S Iron St Suite 2 Bldg 657
Tooele UT 84074
435-842-4234
Page 4 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Speaking at the National Drought Forum held in Washington DC Kansas Gov Sam Brownback empha-sized the critical importance of water resources in the arid West and the actions states have taken or that are needed to be adequately prepared The moderate to exceptional drought conditions weve seen this year in Kansas and throughout much of the West are hurting communities economies agriculture and the quality of life Brownback said Drought impacts next year could be far more severe especially given the reservoir storage in many basins has been depleted A key outcome of this forum is to identify strate-gies that we can put in place now given that drought is projected to continue into 2013 As governors we are anx-ious to work with partners to see real progress this spring Prior to the conference Gov Gary Herbert (Utah) chairman of the Western Governors Association (WGA) pointed to long-term strategies to better cope with drought We cant make it rain but we can do a better job of preparing for drought conditions and mitigating the im-pacts of drought Herbert said We will continue to push for better forecasting of drought and better coordination of drought preparedness on the ground in order to help com-munities Steps that could be taken immediately include real-time coordination and information-sharing on the status impacts and prospects for drought identification of priority basins and projects preparation of mitigation strategies
for 2013 and coordination of disaster declarations and drought relief programs Longer-term strategies include improved drought forecasting reauthorization of the Na-tional Integrated Drought Information System and estab-lishment of a comprehensive integrated drought prepar-edness policy Additional information on WGAs water and drought programs can be found at wwwwestgovorginitiativeswater
Reprinted in part from Northern Ag Network
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 5 Volume 26 Issue 6
Western Governors Want Drought Plan
A comprehensive US Forest Service report released this week examines the ways expanding populations increased urbanization and changing land-use patterns could profoundly impact natural resources including water supplies nationwide dur-ing the next 50 years The study shows the potential for significant loss of privately-owned forests to development and fragmentation which could substantially reduce bene-fits from forests that the public now enjoys We should all be concerned by the projected decline in our nations forests and the corresponding loss of the many critical services they provide such as clean drinking water wildlife habitat carbon seques-tration wood products and outdoor recreation said Agriculture Undersecretary Harris Sherman Urban and developed land areas in the Unit-ed States will increase 41 percent by 2060 according to the report Forested areas will be most impacted by this growth with losses ranging from 16 million to 34 million acres in the lower 48 states Over the long-term climate change could have significant effects on water availability making the United States potentially more vulnerable to water shortages especially in the Southwest and Great Plains Population growth in more arid regions will require more drinking water Recent trends in agricultural irrigation and landscap-ing techniques also will boost water demands The report is available at httptreesearchfsfeduspubs41976
Forest Service Report
Forecasts Impacts on
Natural Resources
Page 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Let our grower-owned consignment
Warehouse market your wool to the world
Will Hart Griggs Manager (435) 843-4284 ~ Fax (435) 843-4286
55 S Iron St Suite 2-Building 657 Tooele UT 84074
utahwoolwirelessbehivecom
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock is cur-rently in more than 100 countries so it is not a matter of if it will occur again in the United States it is a matter of when it will occur according to Paul Sundberg vice presi-dent of science and technology at the National Pork Coun-cil The last outbreak of FMD in the United States occurred in 1929 but the next outbreak could occur at any moment and we must be prepared to act quickly Sundberg said The disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals
is very difficult to control because there are seven differ-ent serotypes and 60 subtypes of the FMD virus he not-ed All FMD viruses arent the same We cant use a common vaccine Sundberg said adding the virus strains are constantly evolving and changing so the vaccines the industry has developed arent always effective In addition an FMD vaccine is not in high demand in the United States because if there is an outbreak it is doubtful that enough vaccine could be made and sent out to producers soon enough Vaccines have a shelf life They cant be stock-piled he said However Harrisvaccines an Ames Iowa compa-ny may have the answer to that It was recently awarded $1114 million from the US Department of Homeland Se-curity Science and Technology Directorate to develop an RNA Particle (RP) vaccine to potentially protect the United States from FMD according to a press release from the company The companys RP platform technology allows the vaccine to be manufactured without handling the infec-tious FMD virus because only a gene sequence from the virus is needed to prepare the vaccine Kurt Kamrud PhD said their rapid response technology allows us to produce large amounts of vaccine quickly
Reprinted in part from Farm and Ranch Guide
Livestock Industry Needs to be Prepared for FMD
Membership Information
We welcome the following new members
William Robert Ruefenacht Lake Stevens
Mathew amp Jena McIntyre Bellingham
Annual dues for regular or associate members are $5000 Junior members $2500 WSSP PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826 509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 3 Volume 26 Issue 6
Learn how to raise and evaluate high-quality Farm-to-Table lamb
Everyone from award-winning chefs to healthcare professionals know the benefits of a tasty lamb dish Described as lsquonutrient-densersquo lamb is a prime source of high-quality protein vitamins and minerals High in B vitamins zinc and iron lamb is also a leaner choice with over half the fat being mono or polyunsatu-rated the good fats In addition lamb can be a good choice for farms looking for a petite livestock alternative to beef or pork To ensure sheep and lamb producers have the tools needed for success in this niche market Washington State University Extension developed a se-ries of Sheep Production and Management courses Join us for the 2013 WSU Extension Lamb 200 course all day Friday Jan 25 2013 at the Stanwood-Camino Fairgrounds 6431 Pioneer Hwy Stanwood WA In addition participants are encouraged to attend five
additional sessions on sheep and lamb during the Coun-try Living Expo Sat Jan 26 2013 at Stanwood High School Designed to increase the knowledge and skills of those involved in the sheep industry the WSU Extension Lamb 200 course utilizes extensive hands-on learning to ensure a broad and lasting impact of the topics and skills taught According to course developer WSU Extension Meat Specialist Dr Jan Busboom their aim is ldquoTo raise the level of awareness in lamb production from lsquofarm to tablersquo including reasons why lamb sometimes misses the mark for profitability and meeting consumer expecta-tionsrdquo Presenters include WSU Extension meat and livestock specialists local harvesting expert Pat Cairus from Del Fox Custom Meats and Chef Jamie Callison to share his knowledge on the pairing of lamb wines and beer Lunch will be served and the day will end with a delicious catered dinner and panel presentation on mar-keting opportunities and challenges Topics include live animal evaluation grid pric-ing carcass grading and fabrication added-value prod-ucts quality targets of consumers and chefs palatability and quality evaluation and the use of new technologies and research to address critical and emerging issues For a complete agenda and information on registration visit wwanimalagwsuedu Space is limited and early registration is encour-aged Registration is $85 per person which includes seminar handouts lunch dinner and winelamb tasting Paid registration must be made prior to January 14 A late fee of $25 will be charged after January 14 2013 To register online with a credit card visit wwwBrownPaperTicketscom and enter event number 309250 or download the form at wwwanimalagwsuedu and mail with your check For registration information or additional information on the 2013 LAMB 200 course contact Sarah M Smith GrantAdams Extension at 509-754-2011 Ext 413 or smithsmwsuedu Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrim-ination regarding race color gender national origin reli-gion age disability and sexual orientation Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Ex-tension Office Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation can request accommodation14 days be-fore training 509-754-2011 Ext 413 If accommodation is not requested in advance we cannot guarantee availabil-ity on-site
WSU Lamb 200 Course Comes to Stanwood
Associate Members
Columbia Basin Sheep Producers
719 S Poplar
Moses Lake WA 98837
509-765-7974
Kittitas County Sheep Producers 440 Robinson Canyon Rd
Ellensburg WA 98926
509-925-2620
Spokane Area Sheep Producers
16413 W Stoughton Rd
Cheney WA 99004
509-299-3706
Southwest Washington Sheep Producers
173 Bay Road
Winlock WA 98596
360-785-3892
Whitman County Woolgrowers
752 Lanky Road
Colfax WA 99111
Utah Wool Marketing Assoc
55 S Iron St Suite 2 Bldg 657
Tooele UT 84074
435-842-4234
Page 4 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Speaking at the National Drought Forum held in Washington DC Kansas Gov Sam Brownback empha-sized the critical importance of water resources in the arid West and the actions states have taken or that are needed to be adequately prepared The moderate to exceptional drought conditions weve seen this year in Kansas and throughout much of the West are hurting communities economies agriculture and the quality of life Brownback said Drought impacts next year could be far more severe especially given the reservoir storage in many basins has been depleted A key outcome of this forum is to identify strate-gies that we can put in place now given that drought is projected to continue into 2013 As governors we are anx-ious to work with partners to see real progress this spring Prior to the conference Gov Gary Herbert (Utah) chairman of the Western Governors Association (WGA) pointed to long-term strategies to better cope with drought We cant make it rain but we can do a better job of preparing for drought conditions and mitigating the im-pacts of drought Herbert said We will continue to push for better forecasting of drought and better coordination of drought preparedness on the ground in order to help com-munities Steps that could be taken immediately include real-time coordination and information-sharing on the status impacts and prospects for drought identification of priority basins and projects preparation of mitigation strategies
for 2013 and coordination of disaster declarations and drought relief programs Longer-term strategies include improved drought forecasting reauthorization of the Na-tional Integrated Drought Information System and estab-lishment of a comprehensive integrated drought prepar-edness policy Additional information on WGAs water and drought programs can be found at wwwwestgovorginitiativeswater
Reprinted in part from Northern Ag Network
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 5 Volume 26 Issue 6
Western Governors Want Drought Plan
A comprehensive US Forest Service report released this week examines the ways expanding populations increased urbanization and changing land-use patterns could profoundly impact natural resources including water supplies nationwide dur-ing the next 50 years The study shows the potential for significant loss of privately-owned forests to development and fragmentation which could substantially reduce bene-fits from forests that the public now enjoys We should all be concerned by the projected decline in our nations forests and the corresponding loss of the many critical services they provide such as clean drinking water wildlife habitat carbon seques-tration wood products and outdoor recreation said Agriculture Undersecretary Harris Sherman Urban and developed land areas in the Unit-ed States will increase 41 percent by 2060 according to the report Forested areas will be most impacted by this growth with losses ranging from 16 million to 34 million acres in the lower 48 states Over the long-term climate change could have significant effects on water availability making the United States potentially more vulnerable to water shortages especially in the Southwest and Great Plains Population growth in more arid regions will require more drinking water Recent trends in agricultural irrigation and landscap-ing techniques also will boost water demands The report is available at httptreesearchfsfeduspubs41976
Forest Service Report
Forecasts Impacts on
Natural Resources
Page 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Let our grower-owned consignment
Warehouse market your wool to the world
Will Hart Griggs Manager (435) 843-4284 ~ Fax (435) 843-4286
55 S Iron St Suite 2-Building 657 Tooele UT 84074
utahwoolwirelessbehivecom
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock is cur-rently in more than 100 countries so it is not a matter of if it will occur again in the United States it is a matter of when it will occur according to Paul Sundberg vice presi-dent of science and technology at the National Pork Coun-cil The last outbreak of FMD in the United States occurred in 1929 but the next outbreak could occur at any moment and we must be prepared to act quickly Sundberg said The disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals
is very difficult to control because there are seven differ-ent serotypes and 60 subtypes of the FMD virus he not-ed All FMD viruses arent the same We cant use a common vaccine Sundberg said adding the virus strains are constantly evolving and changing so the vaccines the industry has developed arent always effective In addition an FMD vaccine is not in high demand in the United States because if there is an outbreak it is doubtful that enough vaccine could be made and sent out to producers soon enough Vaccines have a shelf life They cant be stock-piled he said However Harrisvaccines an Ames Iowa compa-ny may have the answer to that It was recently awarded $1114 million from the US Department of Homeland Se-curity Science and Technology Directorate to develop an RNA Particle (RP) vaccine to potentially protect the United States from FMD according to a press release from the company The companys RP platform technology allows the vaccine to be manufactured without handling the infec-tious FMD virus because only a gene sequence from the virus is needed to prepare the vaccine Kurt Kamrud PhD said their rapid response technology allows us to produce large amounts of vaccine quickly
Reprinted in part from Farm and Ranch Guide
Livestock Industry Needs to be Prepared for FMD
Membership Information
We welcome the following new members
William Robert Ruefenacht Lake Stevens
Mathew amp Jena McIntyre Bellingham
Annual dues for regular or associate members are $5000 Junior members $2500 WSSP PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826 509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Page 4 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Speaking at the National Drought Forum held in Washington DC Kansas Gov Sam Brownback empha-sized the critical importance of water resources in the arid West and the actions states have taken or that are needed to be adequately prepared The moderate to exceptional drought conditions weve seen this year in Kansas and throughout much of the West are hurting communities economies agriculture and the quality of life Brownback said Drought impacts next year could be far more severe especially given the reservoir storage in many basins has been depleted A key outcome of this forum is to identify strate-gies that we can put in place now given that drought is projected to continue into 2013 As governors we are anx-ious to work with partners to see real progress this spring Prior to the conference Gov Gary Herbert (Utah) chairman of the Western Governors Association (WGA) pointed to long-term strategies to better cope with drought We cant make it rain but we can do a better job of preparing for drought conditions and mitigating the im-pacts of drought Herbert said We will continue to push for better forecasting of drought and better coordination of drought preparedness on the ground in order to help com-munities Steps that could be taken immediately include real-time coordination and information-sharing on the status impacts and prospects for drought identification of priority basins and projects preparation of mitigation strategies
for 2013 and coordination of disaster declarations and drought relief programs Longer-term strategies include improved drought forecasting reauthorization of the Na-tional Integrated Drought Information System and estab-lishment of a comprehensive integrated drought prepar-edness policy Additional information on WGAs water and drought programs can be found at wwwwestgovorginitiativeswater
Reprinted in part from Northern Ag Network
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 5 Volume 26 Issue 6
Western Governors Want Drought Plan
A comprehensive US Forest Service report released this week examines the ways expanding populations increased urbanization and changing land-use patterns could profoundly impact natural resources including water supplies nationwide dur-ing the next 50 years The study shows the potential for significant loss of privately-owned forests to development and fragmentation which could substantially reduce bene-fits from forests that the public now enjoys We should all be concerned by the projected decline in our nations forests and the corresponding loss of the many critical services they provide such as clean drinking water wildlife habitat carbon seques-tration wood products and outdoor recreation said Agriculture Undersecretary Harris Sherman Urban and developed land areas in the Unit-ed States will increase 41 percent by 2060 according to the report Forested areas will be most impacted by this growth with losses ranging from 16 million to 34 million acres in the lower 48 states Over the long-term climate change could have significant effects on water availability making the United States potentially more vulnerable to water shortages especially in the Southwest and Great Plains Population growth in more arid regions will require more drinking water Recent trends in agricultural irrigation and landscap-ing techniques also will boost water demands The report is available at httptreesearchfsfeduspubs41976
Forest Service Report
Forecasts Impacts on
Natural Resources
Page 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Let our grower-owned consignment
Warehouse market your wool to the world
Will Hart Griggs Manager (435) 843-4284 ~ Fax (435) 843-4286
55 S Iron St Suite 2-Building 657 Tooele UT 84074
utahwoolwirelessbehivecom
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock is cur-rently in more than 100 countries so it is not a matter of if it will occur again in the United States it is a matter of when it will occur according to Paul Sundberg vice presi-dent of science and technology at the National Pork Coun-cil The last outbreak of FMD in the United States occurred in 1929 but the next outbreak could occur at any moment and we must be prepared to act quickly Sundberg said The disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals
is very difficult to control because there are seven differ-ent serotypes and 60 subtypes of the FMD virus he not-ed All FMD viruses arent the same We cant use a common vaccine Sundberg said adding the virus strains are constantly evolving and changing so the vaccines the industry has developed arent always effective In addition an FMD vaccine is not in high demand in the United States because if there is an outbreak it is doubtful that enough vaccine could be made and sent out to producers soon enough Vaccines have a shelf life They cant be stock-piled he said However Harrisvaccines an Ames Iowa compa-ny may have the answer to that It was recently awarded $1114 million from the US Department of Homeland Se-curity Science and Technology Directorate to develop an RNA Particle (RP) vaccine to potentially protect the United States from FMD according to a press release from the company The companys RP platform technology allows the vaccine to be manufactured without handling the infec-tious FMD virus because only a gene sequence from the virus is needed to prepare the vaccine Kurt Kamrud PhD said their rapid response technology allows us to produce large amounts of vaccine quickly
Reprinted in part from Farm and Ranch Guide
Livestock Industry Needs to be Prepared for FMD
Membership Information
We welcome the following new members
William Robert Ruefenacht Lake Stevens
Mathew amp Jena McIntyre Bellingham
Annual dues for regular or associate members are $5000 Junior members $2500 WSSP PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826 509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Speaking at the National Drought Forum held in Washington DC Kansas Gov Sam Brownback empha-sized the critical importance of water resources in the arid West and the actions states have taken or that are needed to be adequately prepared The moderate to exceptional drought conditions weve seen this year in Kansas and throughout much of the West are hurting communities economies agriculture and the quality of life Brownback said Drought impacts next year could be far more severe especially given the reservoir storage in many basins has been depleted A key outcome of this forum is to identify strate-gies that we can put in place now given that drought is projected to continue into 2013 As governors we are anx-ious to work with partners to see real progress this spring Prior to the conference Gov Gary Herbert (Utah) chairman of the Western Governors Association (WGA) pointed to long-term strategies to better cope with drought We cant make it rain but we can do a better job of preparing for drought conditions and mitigating the im-pacts of drought Herbert said We will continue to push for better forecasting of drought and better coordination of drought preparedness on the ground in order to help com-munities Steps that could be taken immediately include real-time coordination and information-sharing on the status impacts and prospects for drought identification of priority basins and projects preparation of mitigation strategies
for 2013 and coordination of disaster declarations and drought relief programs Longer-term strategies include improved drought forecasting reauthorization of the Na-tional Integrated Drought Information System and estab-lishment of a comprehensive integrated drought prepar-edness policy Additional information on WGAs water and drought programs can be found at wwwwestgovorginitiativeswater
Reprinted in part from Northern Ag Network
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 5 Volume 26 Issue 6
Western Governors Want Drought Plan
A comprehensive US Forest Service report released this week examines the ways expanding populations increased urbanization and changing land-use patterns could profoundly impact natural resources including water supplies nationwide dur-ing the next 50 years The study shows the potential for significant loss of privately-owned forests to development and fragmentation which could substantially reduce bene-fits from forests that the public now enjoys We should all be concerned by the projected decline in our nations forests and the corresponding loss of the many critical services they provide such as clean drinking water wildlife habitat carbon seques-tration wood products and outdoor recreation said Agriculture Undersecretary Harris Sherman Urban and developed land areas in the Unit-ed States will increase 41 percent by 2060 according to the report Forested areas will be most impacted by this growth with losses ranging from 16 million to 34 million acres in the lower 48 states Over the long-term climate change could have significant effects on water availability making the United States potentially more vulnerable to water shortages especially in the Southwest and Great Plains Population growth in more arid regions will require more drinking water Recent trends in agricultural irrigation and landscap-ing techniques also will boost water demands The report is available at httptreesearchfsfeduspubs41976
Forest Service Report
Forecasts Impacts on
Natural Resources
Page 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Let our grower-owned consignment
Warehouse market your wool to the world
Will Hart Griggs Manager (435) 843-4284 ~ Fax (435) 843-4286
55 S Iron St Suite 2-Building 657 Tooele UT 84074
utahwoolwirelessbehivecom
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock is cur-rently in more than 100 countries so it is not a matter of if it will occur again in the United States it is a matter of when it will occur according to Paul Sundberg vice presi-dent of science and technology at the National Pork Coun-cil The last outbreak of FMD in the United States occurred in 1929 but the next outbreak could occur at any moment and we must be prepared to act quickly Sundberg said The disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals
is very difficult to control because there are seven differ-ent serotypes and 60 subtypes of the FMD virus he not-ed All FMD viruses arent the same We cant use a common vaccine Sundberg said adding the virus strains are constantly evolving and changing so the vaccines the industry has developed arent always effective In addition an FMD vaccine is not in high demand in the United States because if there is an outbreak it is doubtful that enough vaccine could be made and sent out to producers soon enough Vaccines have a shelf life They cant be stock-piled he said However Harrisvaccines an Ames Iowa compa-ny may have the answer to that It was recently awarded $1114 million from the US Department of Homeland Se-curity Science and Technology Directorate to develop an RNA Particle (RP) vaccine to potentially protect the United States from FMD according to a press release from the company The companys RP platform technology allows the vaccine to be manufactured without handling the infec-tious FMD virus because only a gene sequence from the virus is needed to prepare the vaccine Kurt Kamrud PhD said their rapid response technology allows us to produce large amounts of vaccine quickly
Reprinted in part from Farm and Ranch Guide
Livestock Industry Needs to be Prepared for FMD
Membership Information
We welcome the following new members
William Robert Ruefenacht Lake Stevens
Mathew amp Jena McIntyre Bellingham
Annual dues for regular or associate members are $5000 Junior members $2500 WSSP PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826 509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Page 6 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
Let our grower-owned consignment
Warehouse market your wool to the world
Will Hart Griggs Manager (435) 843-4284 ~ Fax (435) 843-4286
55 S Iron St Suite 2-Building 657 Tooele UT 84074
utahwoolwirelessbehivecom
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock is cur-rently in more than 100 countries so it is not a matter of if it will occur again in the United States it is a matter of when it will occur according to Paul Sundberg vice presi-dent of science and technology at the National Pork Coun-cil The last outbreak of FMD in the United States occurred in 1929 but the next outbreak could occur at any moment and we must be prepared to act quickly Sundberg said The disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals
is very difficult to control because there are seven differ-ent serotypes and 60 subtypes of the FMD virus he not-ed All FMD viruses arent the same We cant use a common vaccine Sundberg said adding the virus strains are constantly evolving and changing so the vaccines the industry has developed arent always effective In addition an FMD vaccine is not in high demand in the United States because if there is an outbreak it is doubtful that enough vaccine could be made and sent out to producers soon enough Vaccines have a shelf life They cant be stock-piled he said However Harrisvaccines an Ames Iowa compa-ny may have the answer to that It was recently awarded $1114 million from the US Department of Homeland Se-curity Science and Technology Directorate to develop an RNA Particle (RP) vaccine to potentially protect the United States from FMD according to a press release from the company The companys RP platform technology allows the vaccine to be manufactured without handling the infec-tious FMD virus because only a gene sequence from the virus is needed to prepare the vaccine Kurt Kamrud PhD said their rapid response technology allows us to produce large amounts of vaccine quickly
Reprinted in part from Farm and Ranch Guide
Livestock Industry Needs to be Prepared for FMD
Membership Information
We welcome the following new members
William Robert Ruefenacht Lake Stevens
Mathew amp Jena McIntyre Bellingham
Annual dues for regular or associate members are $5000 Junior members $2500 WSSP PO Box 2145 Leavenworth WA 98826 509-888-3003 wsspgmxcom
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Chinas continued influence on agricultural com-modity demand and global economic growth along with increasing weather extremes stand out as key issues for North American food beverage and agribusiness in 2013 a recent poll of Rabobank clients shows The poll of more than 350 executives from leading companies in the North American food beverage and ag-ribusiness industry was conducted at Rabobanks recent Markets Forum held in New York City Asked to name the country or region they believe will have the greatest impact on global agricultural com-modity demand over the next 10 years 61 percent of re-spondents chose China That view of Chinas continued dominance far exceeded views of India (14 percent) Afri-ca (10 percent) Latin America (9 percent) and Southeast
Asia (6 percent) Despite recent signs of slowing economic growth in China the large majority of executives see China con-tinuing to be the most important driver of long-term global economic growth Bill Cordingley head of Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory for Rabobank in the Americas said These results are not surprising and reflect the significant impact that China has had on the food and agribusiness industry over the past 10 years globally as well as in North America China today has the second largest middle class in the world at 157 million which will surpass the USs middle class in the next 10 years so Chinas demand for agricultural commodities is going to continue to grow
Reprinted in part from Rabobank
Volume 26 Issue 6 Page 7 Volume 26 Issue 6
China to Continue to Drive Commodity Demand
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville
Washington State Sheep Producers
PO Box 2145
Leavenworth WA 98826
Page 8 THE WASHINGTON STATE SHEEP PRODUCER
2013 Calendar of Events
ASI Annual Convention -- Jan 22-26 2013 San Antonio TX
Ag Expo -- Feb 5-7 Spokane
WSSP Board Meeting -- Feb 9 Ellensburg
WSSP Lambing School -- Feb 23 Mabton
NCWA Jr Livestock Show -- March 28-30 Moses Lake
WSSP Lambing School -- March 30 Lamont
WSSP Shearing School -- April 1-6 Moses Lake
Shepherds Extravaganza -- April 19-20 Puyallup
NW Jr Livestock Show -- April 19-20 Puyallup
WSSP Board Meeting -- April 27 Ellensburg
Puget Sound Jr Livestock Show -- June 1-2 Mount Vernon
NW Jr Sheep Expo -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
WSSP Ram amp Ewe Sale -- July 19-20 Moses Lake
Palouse Empire Fair -- Sept 6-9 Colfax
WSSP Annual Convention -- Oct 25-26 Ritzville