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8A – Daily News – Saturday, March 27, 2010 Agriculture & farm The Tehama County Cattlemen's Association was well represented at the California Cattlemen's Association 32nd Annual Steak and Eggs Breakfast at the Sutter Club in Sacra- mento on Tuesday morning. The previous day TCCA President Chris Marenco and Vice President Steve Zane accompanied by Arlo Stroing and Tony Turri attended the local officer and CCA committee leader- ship orientation. In attendance at the Steak and Eggs Breakfast were members Linda Walk- er, Jean Barton, Jerry and Joan Hemsted, Bill and Maudie Gregory, Tony Turri, Chris Marenco and Arlo Stroing. The majority of the cattlemen at breakfast were wearing neckties, dress shirts, sport jackets, Wrangler jeans and, of course, cowboy hats. They looked so nice. CCA First Vice Presi- dent Kevin Kester, from Parkfield, was master of ceremonies. Following a short speech by CCA presi- dent Tom Talbot of Bishop, and introduction of CCA staff and officers as well as California CattleWomen's President Melanie Fowle, Etna, First Vice President Pamela Payen, Loyalton, the attendees heard self introductions from the sena- tors, assembly members and agency staff in attendance. California Secretary of Agriculture A. G. Kawamura said agriculture has challenges because of need for a water pack- age this year, and the Klamath watershed problems. We have the luxury of an abun- dance of food, so people have strong opinions about what they want. He explained that by 2050 we will need to produce food for 9 million more people. He complimented CCA for working in partnership with the different agencies and said that cattle producers have done as great of job as any commodity group in addressing the good they do for their animals and the environment. Asemblyman Tom ranch California Cattlemen’s breakfast Ag Briefs Ag leadership competition On Friday, March 5, members of the Shasta College Agriculture and Natural Resources program traveled to the State C.A.L. for a competition against over 200 other stu- dents representing 12 other California community college agriculture programs. The students competed in Job Inter- view, Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Sales and Marketing, Discussion Meet, and the College Quiz Bowl. The Shasta College students that competed were: Sara Holloway (third place in Job Interview in Ag Production), Kayleigh Wellemeyer, Jessica Andrews (fourth place in Team Sales and Marketing), Noletta Alexander (fourth place in Team Sales and Marketing) , Sandra Loffler, Kendra Gerhardt, Seth Gadberry, Brad Hall (third place in Job Interview in Ag Technician), and Cain Madrigal. In the College Quiz Bowl, Shasta had two teams that made it through the semi-finals. For more information, contact Trena Kimler-Richards, Shasta College Agriculture Instructor, at 242-2209. Moisture reports available The Northern District of the California Department of Courtesy photo Tehama County Cattlemen's Association members at CCA Legislative Breakfast were Tony Turri, President Chris Marenco, Arlo Stroing, Linda Walker, Vice President Steve Zane. Also present were Jerry and Joan Hemsted, Jean Barton and Bill and Maudie Gregory. Berryhill, (District 25, Modesto) vice chairman of House Ag Committee stat- ed we need to grow out of this recession. "We need jobs for real people." Not government jobs. Water is the backbone of the state, and without water, people aren't working. Water is needed in the south, and need to find a way to get it south quick- er. Jean Barton Senator Abel Maldonado,(Dis- trict 15, San Luis Obispo) said only way we can move state forward is to work together. California is a great state because of the open space. Speaker of the John House, Perez (District 46, Los Angeles), Speaker Pro-Tem of Legislature, Fiona Ma (District 12, San Francisco), Chairman of House Ag Committee, Cathleen Gal- giani, (District 17 Stockton) also addressed the cattle- men members. Following breakfast attendees broke into region- al groups to visit some of the legislators in their offices at the capitol. The purpose of the visits was to put faces with the cattle- men, instead of just a name, so the legislators know who they are working on behalf of and what issues areim- portant to ranchers. My group had as our guide CCA's Director of Range- landConservation Tracy Schohr. Our first visit was with Chris Norden, Legislative Aide to our Assemblyman- Jim Nielsen. Nielsen was in Red Bluff for the dedication of the Fish Passage Improvement Project at the Diversion Dam. We men- tioned the Klamath water issues, the restoration of the Williamson Act as it con- tinues to provide food secu- rity, open space and envi- ronmental stewardship to the benefit of all Californi- ans, and other topics of con- cern. When we visited with Senator Lois Wolk staff, we thanked her for Senate Bill 1303 (Wolk) which extends the availability of the acci- dental take component of the California Endangered Species Act. Farmers and ranchers can continue rou- tine and ongoing agricultur- al practices without the fear that accidental taking of species will affect the abili- ty to ranch. This provision is necessary to promote con- tinued wildlife habitat con- servation on private lands without fear of penalty. I had heard about Ag Day at the Capitol, but you need to experience it. Large white tents are set up on the outer edge on the west lawn, with booths and pens for thoroughbred mare and foal, a saddled horse and information about horses in the center. Irene Fuller of Heart Felt Designs, Red Bluff, had her alpacas, and someone spinning yarn in another booth. CCA and CCW had a very popular location because the cattlewomen were serving 300 pounds of tri tip in four-inch buns to thousands of attendees. Ag Day chairman Pamela Payen, CCW 1st vice president had the help of Tom McLaughlin, regional manager and David Maria, general man- ager of Buckhorn Grill in Sacramento, as they grilled and hand sliced 300 pounds of Tri Tip. LIC #808524 Call For Free Information Toll-Free (800) 464-1403 or (530) 365-1403 6183 MEISTER WAY ANDERSON, CA 96007 (530) 365-1403 (800) 464-1403 Assembling the beef sandwiches were Kathy & Gardening 10-25% OFF MSRP HYDROPONICS Indoor Lighting ADVANCED 1417 SOLANO ST., CORNING 824-1100 NOW OPEN SUNDAYS Knight and LaVerne Forrest of Plumas/Sierra Cattle- Women and Myra Davies of Placer/Nevada Cattle- Women. From Alameda County, Melinda Koopman, CCW Beef Promotion chair, with daughter Cari Koopman, and 2nd vice president Kim Bonde were handing the thick cuts of beef on a whole wheat bun to the hun- gry legislators, and visitors. CCW past president Karen Sweet was offering beef recipes and informa- tion about beef to the steady line of people seeking a tri tip sandwich. All in all it was a terrific event and a good opportuni- ty to celebrate one of Cali- fornia's most valued sectors - agriculture. *** Today is the TCCA Field Day at the Earl Foor Ranch in Vina with stock dogs in the morning. Vic Woolery‚s New York Steak dinner for $15 with desserts by Tehama County Cattle- Women at noon time. In the afternoon there is the Mer- rill Daughtery Memorial Stock Horse contest, three man paint branding, the Cattlemen’s challenge for members of California Cat- tlemen’s Association The Earl Foor Ranch is about 9 miles south of Los Molinos on Highway 99E, or about 12 miles north of Chico. The TCCA Field Day signs will be near Lassen Road on east side of highway. Take Lassen Road and stay right, to continue on Lassen Road. The big barn with the painted brand will be on the left. The ladies will be guess- ing the weight of a large steer in the traditional “Big Steer Weight Guessing Contest.” Barbara Frost Kloose will be gathering entries and tabulating the winners for the trophy and cash prizes. The late Darrel Conard started the contest more than 40 years ago. The public is invited to enjoy a spring day on a long time cattle ranch. Earl and Marie Foor came to Tehama County in the early 1940s. Jean Barton can be reached at jbarton@theskybeam.com. DW PLUMBING INC. Local Plumbers Serving all Your Plumbing Needs Since 1993 530 527-6403 Major Credit Cards Accepted Lic. No 679492 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check starting at $ (most cars and pick-ups) 2995 + cert. 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Estimates suggest a maximum amount of irrigation water needed and should be confirmed with field monitoring. Irrigation systems that apply water with a high uniformity require less water to supply the crop needs. "Use in the Spring Season to Help Decide When to Begin the Irrigation Season" Referring to the first table, select the crop in question. Compare the "Accumulated Seasonal Water Use" since leaf-out to the "Accumulated Rainfall" since Feb. 27 (day after last significant rainfall). For more information, call Allan Fulton at 527-3101 or send an e-mail to aefulton@ucdavis.edu. Outfitter supports 4-H Tractor Supply Company, with a store in Red Bluff, has announced it will offer shoppers the opportunity to support 4-H youth programs through $1 donations at the register. In exchange, customers will receive paper clovers to sign and post in store windows. The program is scheduled to run through April 18. “Many of our stores have been involved with 4-H clubs for years,” said Chairman and CEO Jim Wright. “Now, Tractor Supply Company is proud to have an official chain- wide relationship with 4-H. For us, this is an outstanding way to support our current and future customers and future team members, and it’s a way to give back to the 900-plus unique communities we serve.” Donations will help fund local, state and national 4-H programs that support the organization’s three mission man- dates – citizenship, healthy living, and educational advance- ments in the areas of science, engineering and technology. 4-H is a community of 6 million young Americans and has been in existence since the start of the 20th century. Pro- grams are designed to provide practical, hands-on learning opportunities to assist youth in reaching their full potential.