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Tehama Angus Ranch, Gerber, ranked as third largest and Byrd Cattle Company LLC, Red Bluff, ranked as ninth largest in registering the most An- gus beef cattle in Califor- nia with the American An- gus Association during fis- cal year 2014, which ended Sept. 30, according to Bryce Schumann, CEO. Angus breeders across the nation in 2014 regis- tered 298,369 head of An- gus cattle. "Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand for An- gus genetics and solidify our long-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry," Schumann says. "These results underscore our members' commitment to providing genetic solu- tions to the beef cattle in- dustry." The American Angus Association provides pro- grams and services to farmers, ranchers and oth- ers who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consum- ers. For more information about Angus cattle and the Association, visit www.an- gus.org. ANGUS Tehama County ranches rank high in Angus registrations Last Saturday 360 ranchers from Southern California northward cel- ebrated the 16th year of rangeland conservation at their annual fundraiser "A Western Affair," hosted by the Wood Family, Darrell and Callie Wood, Dennis and JoEllen Wood, and Diana Wemple, at their winter ranch west of Or- land. Sixteen years ago, "a small group of progressive members from the Cali- fornia Cattlemen's Associ- ation (CCA) sat down and discussed how they could help their fellow ranch- ers stay on their land and sustain their way of life. Shortly after this monu- mental meeting, a resolu- tion was passed by CCA membership to form the California Rangeland Trust (CRT)." — Califor- nia Cattleman, July/Au- gust 2008. Since then more than 278,000 acres has been conserved. CRT has a list of more than 100 ranch- ing families, accounting for nearly 400,000 acres awaiting funding to per- manently protect their working ranches. CRT is the only rancher-led land trust in California. CRT Chairman of the Board Darrel Sweet, Livermore, welcomed guests as they sat down to a wonderful dinner ca- tered by Vic Woolery. Sweet spoke about the or- ganization's history and recognized how far range- land conservation has come. During the cock- tail hour hosted by Lane Ranches, Clements and Patron Margarita's, An- derson and Red Bluff FFA members had an assort- ment of hors d'oeuvres including Vic's famous meatballs served with Branding Iron Style BBQ Sauce, gourmet Locke- ford Sausages served with Fred's Honey Mustard, a variety of local olives, sea- sonal vegetables served with herb dip as they cir- culated among the crowd. Also helping were Chico State Young Cattlemen's Association and Alpha Gamma Rho. A total of 180 pounds of Panorama Organic Grass- fed New York strip steaks were barbecued, Vic's fa- mous green beans, wild rice salad, Caesar salad with housemade croutons, and artisan dinner rolls served with butter. Red and white wines from various vineyards were on each table. Each table had a large bouquet of sunflowers, and for lighting there were miniature kerosene lanterns. On each chair was a gift bag including a CRT kerchief, leather coasters, a souvenir bottle of spring water with the DX brand of Wood Family Ranches, and information about CRT. Before dancing to the live music of Brian Kenny and The Trustees on the large wooden dance floor, there was a dessert buffet including coffee, cheese- cakes, berry mini tarts and pies, pound cake, cupcakes, lemon bars, chocolate mousse, bread pudding with caramel sauce, assorted cookies, chocolate ice cream sun- daes, and other decadent delights provided by Salv- agno's of Orland. You realize just how large the covered arena is, when to the west was the registration table, si- lent auction area with cocktail bar and margar- ita bar, wine and cheese tasting booths, the 36 ta- bles and chairs forming a "U" around the dance floor and stage, while to the east still under the covered arena Vic's crew prepared the dinner. The whole area was aglow with strings of lights that complemented the rustic mesquite logs that lined the arena. Earlier in the day was the cattle sorting in the large outdoor arena with two go-rounds per team with a final round for the top ten teams in each di- vision. Awards for fastest av- erage times in both the Open and ProAm divi- sions were antiqued sil- ver buckles for first, sil- ver stirrups for 2nd and 3rd was cowhided breast collars. In Open division, first to Justin Niesen and JC Niesen , Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, for 17 head in a time of 158.33. 2nd place to Mahlon and her mother Anne Owens of Red Bluff with 12 head in a time of 156.87. 3rd place to Austin and his father Scott Stone, Yolo Land and Cattle Co; Woodland with 12 head in a time of 166.19. Pro Am winners were first toNeva Duran and Elfego Valle with 11 head in 92.68. 2nd to our host- ess Callie Wood and her son-in-law Logan Nutall, Vina with 10 head in 114.89. 3rd to Karen Knorr and Elfego Valle with 10 head in 118.81. Master of Ceremonies during the evening was Vice Chairman, Jack Han- son, Susanville. He an- nounced the Conserva- tionist of the Year Award. It is the highest and most prestigious award be- stowed by the CRT. "The recipient exemplifies true dedication to the advance- ment of rangeland conser- vation in California and preserving the viability of our ranching industry and Western legacy." The 2014 award was presented to Scott and Karen Stone, Yolo Land and Cattle Co.; Woodland. In 2007, the ranch was recognized as National Cattlemen's Beef Associa- tion Environmental Stew- ardship winner for the na- tion. Our host, Darrell Wood told about the Wood fam- ily and their history in Lassen County . His great- great grandfather, Denis Wood first drove cattle to Susanville from Nevada City in the 1860s. The live auction with Jake Parnell as auction- eer had many interest- ing items, and I would have loved to have been the lucky bidder . One such item was a day trav- eling with Ellington Peek. It was so popular that it was sold three times; once to Mike LaGrande of Wil- liams, then to Tom Conlin of Oakdale, and finally to Andrew Ostipal of Ione. Each year "A Western Affair" is held in a dif- ferent location. In 2007 they visited Santa Rosa Island and 125 friends, family and CRT support- ers attended the celebra- tion on this unique island. Guests came across the Santa Barbara Channel by boat and plane to hear the story of the island ranch- ing culture, that once thrived here. From California Cat- tleman, Nov. 2007, "Santa Rosa Island was legis- lated into the Channel Is- lands National Park in 1979, and formally ac- quired in 1986 with a 25- year right to continue op- erations. In 1998, the Vail and Vickers family cattle operation was ended per- manently when environ- mental litigation forced its closure. The loss of the more than 100 years of cattle ranching, the gen- erations of cowboys and their families that grew up here, and the vaquero traditions now live only in stories." In 2008 "A Western Affair" was hosted by Vintage Angus Ranch, Modesto with more than 200 attendees. Grand- daughter Callie Borror was part of the Young Cattlemen who helped that evening. In 2012, they stepped back in time as they en- tered the historic Old San Simeon Village on the Hearst Ranch. From the steps of Sebastian's Gen- eral Store, one could al- most hear the sounds of the old ships as they sailed to the wharf and warehouse built by Sena- tor George Hearst in 1878. The Old San Simeon Village has been in the Hearst family since 1865 and still part of the magnificent Hearst Ranch. The guest enjoyed fine food and superb wines in the elegant setting of the ocean bluff, with views of the Hearst Ranch and Hearst Castle to the east. The 82,000 acre Hearst Ranch is a working live- stock ranch forever pre- served through a conser- vation easement placed on the ranch in 2005 and held by the California Rangeland Trust. CattleWomen's57th annual luncheon and fashion show The Tehama County CattleWomen's Roarin' '20s" will be the theme of the 57th luncheon and fashion show, thanks to research by Joan Hem- sted. It was the 46th when CowBelles/ CattleWomen celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 2003. Tickets are available for the November 8th event at Rolling Hills Casino, for reservations, 529-9679, cost is $28. JeanBartonhasbeen writing her column in the Daily News since the early 1990s. She can be reached by e-mail at jbar- ton2013@gmail.com. JEAN BARTON RanchersgatherforAWesternAffair COURTESYPHOTO A Western Affair, the annual fundraiser for California Rangeland Trust, was held at the Wood Family winter cattle ranch west of Orland. Host Darrell Wood told the family history to the audience inside the large covered arena. WASHINGTON Agricul- ture Secretary Tom Vil- sack this week announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agricul- ture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural sys- tems. "Weed control in ma- jor crops is almost entirely accomplished with herbi- cides today," said Vilsack. "USDA, working in collab- oration with the Environ- mental Protection Agency, must continue to identify ways to encourage produc- ers to adopt diverse tactics for weed management in addition to herbicide con- trol. "The actions we are tak- ing today are part of this effort." USDA's Natural Re- source Conservation Ser- vice (NRCS) will offer fi- nancial assistance under its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for herbicide resistant weed control practices that utilize Integrated Pest Management plans and practices. Later this year NRCS will be soliciting pro- posals under the Con- servation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program for innovative conser- vation systems that ad- dress herbicide resis- tant weeds. USDA He lp in g fa rm er s di ve rs if y we ed c on tr ol The Associated Press DES MOINES, IOWA A virus that killed millions of baby pigs in the last year and led to higher pork prices has waned thanks to warmer weather and farmers' ef- forts to sterilize their op- erations. And as pigs' num- bers increase, sticker shock on things like bacon should ease. Already, hog supplies are on the rise, with 5.46 million baby pigs born be- tween June and August in Iowa, the nation's lead- ing producer — the highest quarterly total in 20 years and a record 10.7 surviving pigs per litter, according to a U.S. Department of Agri- culture report. It's a significant turn- around from a year ago when the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus was wiping out entire litters. Since the virus first showed up, the federal government rushed to give conditional approval for a vaccine and those in the industry began taking precautions, such as disin- fecting trucks, equipment and clothing. "We've gotten better at managing biosecurity and establishing health pro- tocols," said Greg Lear, a producer near Spencer, Iowa, who lost more than 800 baby pigs last Decem- ber. "I think Mother Nature helped us with sunshine. It doesn't like sunshine and warmer temperatures." It's clear the industry is managing the virus, but it's far from eradicated. Two new cases were confirmed by South Dakota veterinary officials in the past week, bringing the state's total to 38 farms. And there's rea- son to be cautiously opti- mistic, Lear said, as the vi- rus thrives in colder, wet- ter environments like those found in fall and winter. "I'm very fearful in my mind what's coming with winter again," Lear said. As baby pigs died across the country, pork supplies dropped and prices rose, setting a monthly average retail record of $4.20 per pound the week of Aug. 14 — an 11 percent increase over the $3.76 per pound a year earlier, the USDA said. Consumers didn't seem to be scared by the high prices, either, as demand dropped only about 3 per- cent in the most recent quarter compared with a year ago, the USDA said. 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