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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 3 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 Business & Ag Ag producers gather to discuss fire losses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Livestock Forage Program provides compen- sation to eligible livestock producers who have suf- fered grazing losses due to drought or fire on land that is native or improved pastureland with perma- nent vegetative cover or that is planted specifically for grazing. Also, in conjunction with the USFS and others, FSA offers an Emergency Con- servation Program, which may alleviate costs such as fence rebuilding due to fire damage. A Livestock Indem- nity Program also exists through FSA. Owners of dead cattle must provide photographic evidence or other documentation of ownership, said Luschen. According to the FSA’s web site, “The Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) authorized the Live- stock Indemnity Program (LIP) to provide benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather. In ad- dition, LIP covers attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law, including wolves and avian preda- tors. LIP payments are equal to 75 percent of the market value of the appli- cable livestock on the day before the date of death of the livestock as determined by the Secretary.” Kuehl, of the NRCS, mentioned his agency’s Environmental Quality Incentives program. “Or EQIP, as we call it,” he said. EQIP, according to NRCS literature, is “a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agri- cultural producers through contracts up to a maximum term of ten years in length. These contracts provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns and for oppor- tunities to improve soil, water, plant, animal, air and related resources on agricultural land and non- industrial private forest- land. In addition, a purpose of EQIP is to help produc- ers meet Federal, State, Tribal and local environ- mental regulations.” “These are competitive,” said Kuehl. Those interested must fill out an application, which will be screened and ranked based on demand. Dozens of other repre- sentatives from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Friday, August 14, 2015 — Eastern Oregon Prices trended generally steady for Alfalfa in Lake County for the same qualities. The other counties did not an accurate comparison available from last week. Trade activity remained steady with a week ago. Many producers have decided to hold on to their hay for now, in hopes for higher prices. Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Alfalfa — Large Square Supreme 350 210.00-210.00 210.00 Alfalfa — Large Square Premium 580 180.00-185.00 182.50 Alfalfa/Timothy Mix — Large Square Premium 1,100 210.00-210.00 210.00 Meadow Grass — Small Square Good 22 175.00-175.00 175.00 USDA Market News Service—AMS.USDA.gov — Cattle Market Report — Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Vale, Oregon Cattle sold through the auction: 598 Kerry McQuisten / The Baker County Press Trent Luschen discusses federal relief monies. Department of Forestry and Baker County were also present at the meeting. Landowners and agricul- ture producers in atten- dance were informed of the meeting individually, primarily by phone. A pub- lic meeting announcement was not disseminated. Many of those who attended have lost untold numbers of cattle, with losses still being calcu- lated. At the end of the meet- ing, each representative was stationed at a separate table at which interested landowners could gather to obtain more materials, or simply to ask questions. Another similar meet- ing was scheduled Thurs- day, hosted by the Baker County chapter of the Oregon Cattlemen’s As- sociation (OCA), during their monthly meeting, after this issue went to print. This meeting will give OCA members who were unaware of Monday’s meeting the opportunity to hear assistance informa- tion. Baker City’s NRCS and FSA offices are both located on Midway Drive across from St. Alphonsus. Scoop -n- Steamer has new ownership • FAMILY FROM SALT LAKE CITY MOVES TO SUMPTER, BUYS POPULAR BUSINESS Steer Calves 300-400# Bulk 295.00 - 328.00 Top 331.00 400-500# Bulk 278.00 - 303.00 Top 309.00 500-600# Bulk 234.00 - 266.00 Top 266.50 Heifer Calves 300-400# Bulk 256.00 - 282.00 Top 290.00 400-500# Bulk 228.00 - 246.00 Top 248.00 500-600# Bulk 225.00 - 239.00 Top 249.75 600-700# 700-800# 800-900# 900-1,000# Yearling Steers Bulk 226.00 - 239.00 Top 242.00 Bulk 198.00 - 217.00 Top 219.50 Bulk 188.00 - 206.00 Top 209.00 Bulk 179.00 - 187.00 Top 189.00 Yearling Heifers 600-700# Bulk 206.00 - 228.00 Top 230.00 700-800# Bulk 184.00 - 196.00 Top 198.00 800-900# Bulk 177.00 - 186.00 Top 189.00 900-1,000# Bulk N/A Top N/A Thin Shelly Cows 74.00 - 89.00 Butcher Cows 96.00 - 106.00 Butcher Bulls 112.00 - 127.00 Stock Cows Yng. N/A Younger Hfrts. 116.00 - 142.00 Stock Cows - 1650.00 - 2050.00 ProducersLivestock.com 541-473-3136 — Log Price Report — Price per 1,000 board feet: Northeast Oregon Doug Fir is $415.00/mbf White fir is $365.00/mb Ponderosa Pine is brought sold on diameter splits 6 to 11 inch dib $300 to $310/MBF 12 to 17 inch dib $350 to $375/MBF 18 to 23 inch dib $400 to $430/MBF 24 inch plus dib $450 to $500/MBF BY MEGHAN ANDERSCH Meghan@TheBakerCountyPress.com Sumpter’s Scoop -n- Steamer is under new management. The business, includ- ing the restaurant and log cabin rentals, was pur- chased by a family from Salt Lake City. Candace and Anthony Madill, their nine-year-old son, and Candace’s parents, Dennis and Cheryl Farnsworth, took over the business as of July 1st. They previously owned a fire protection business in Utah, supplying such things as fire extinguishers and flushing fire hydrants Candace said husband Anthony Madill is still in Utah finishing up selling the business. Candace Madill, also a full-time online student fi - ishing her criminal justice degree with a minor in psychology, said they were ready for a new challenge. The Farnsworths have a passion for gold prospect- ing, starting the Utah Gold Prospectors in the 80s, and are interested in finding like-minded individuals. Madill said they never went to Disneyland, but they did a lot of camping and small-time prospect- ing. They unfortunately — Weekly Hay Report — DIB is diameter inside bark at small end of log. MBF is thousand board feet lumber, net scale. People interested in selling logs should call and get specific quotes from saw mills. Courtesy of Arvid Andersen, Andersen Forestry Consulting — Precious Metals Report — Meghan Andersch / The Baker County Press Candace Madill poses in front of her new business in Sumpter. have not had time to do any of this around Sumpt- er, due to taking over the restaurant and learning the ropes of the business. Madill, one of the main cooks (an employee comes in from Baker City to cook on weekends) said noth- ing has changed as far as the menu or restaurant at this time and the business did stay open during the transition. They have worked to keep continuity as custom- ers expect a certain thing when they walk in. She said they try and keep a warm and welcom- ing atmosphere for anyone who comes in. In addition, the log cabin rentals remain unchanged, with rates ranging from $75-110. As for the future, Madill said, “We’ll keep putting our heart and soul into it and hope for the best.” Summer hours for the Scoop -n- Steamer are Friday to Monday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information on the rental cabins and res- taurant can be found online at scoopandsteamer.com. Reservations can be made by calling 541-894- 2236. The web site states, “We are happy to be here and we look forward to our new adventure as owners of the Scoop -n- Steamer. We can’t wait to have a chance to serve you!” Price per ounce, USD Gold: $1116.90 Silver: $14.79 Platinum: $996.40 Palladium: $598.15 Bloomberg.com — Ag Commodities — Corn: $377.25/bu/USD Wheat: $498.75/bu/USD Soybeans: $904.20/bu/USD Oats: $237.50 bu/USD Rough Rice: $11.84/cwt/USD Canola: $475.40 CAD/mwt Live Cattle: $147.40/lb./USD Feeder Cattle: $207.08/lb./USD Lean Hogs: $66.13//lb./USD Bloomberg.com