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INTERMOUNTAIN
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VOL
81,
Inside:
• IFA’s net margins hit all-time high
• Growing clean alfalfa
NO
1
SPRING
2015
• Feeding cattle in changing markets
• Lund Ranch in Gunnison, Utah
Cooperator
For 81 years, this publication has promoted
agriculture in the Intermountain West
Published quarterly in Salt Lake City, Utah by
Intermountain Farmers Association
Corporate Office, 1147 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
www.ifa-coop.com
Volume 81, Number 1
Editor ............................................ Stacie Duce
Managing Editor ....................... W. Brad Camp
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OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board ............................ John B. Nye
Vice Chairman .......................... Robert W. McMullin
President & CEO ......................... Layne B. Anderson
Feed, Nutrition & Agronomy VP ...... Matthew S. Swan
IFA Country Stores Operations VP .... Bryan R. Coulter
IFA Country Stores Marketing VP ......... W. Brad Camp
VP, CFO & Corporate Secretary ........... J. Craig Sellers
CONTENT
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2014 sales reach a historic high
4
PATRON SPOTLIGHT
Lund Ranch of Gunnison, Utah
10
AGRONOMY REPORT
Clean alfalfa fields
12
FEED REPORT
Feeding cattle in changing markets
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
District 1 ............................................... Dan V. Allen
District 2 .................................... Kenneth R. Petersen
District 3 ................................. Robert W. McMullin
District 4 ........................................ R. Todd Thacker
District 5 ................................... Garn D. Christensen
District 6 .......................................... Steven H. Jones
District 7 ................................................ John B. Nye
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FROM THE FARMHOUSE
Egg recipes from John R. & Alice Neilson
16
IFA NEWS
Upgrades to 4 step fertilizer program
COVER PHOTO:
Sage Lund at Lund Ranch in Gunnison, Utah
T
he total sales generated in your cooperative for 2014 were $216,676,287. The
sales and net contribution margin of
2014 are the highest in Intermountain Farmers
Association’s 91 years of history.
As a result of an outstanding year and recent
action of the board of directors, IFA will allocate more than $3.5 million in patronage to our
members. Thirty percent of this will be issued in
cash and the remaining 70 percent in allocated
equity.
IFA members are required to be agricultural
producers who purchase more than $2,000 from
IFA and are willing to abide by the by-laws of the
cooperative. In 2014, the records show about 60
percent of our total sales were to members of the
cooperative. We want to ensure that all purchases
by members are properly accounted for at the
time of invoicing so your purchases are eligible
for patronage dividends. Please do not hesitate to
verify that your name and membership number
are on your invoices for all products purchased
from any IFA branch at the time of purchase. We
thank each of you, as loyal members and customers, for your support, along with the efforts of
dedicated employees and our board of directors.
Your support and purchases are an important
part of our positive performance for the year
providing cash and equity to allocate.
After 91 years as an agricultural cooperative,
it is remarkable that IFA is still owned by local
agriculture producers, governed by a board of
directors of farmers and ranchers elected from
within the local region. IFA’s operating margins
are returned as patronage dividends to local agriculture producer members, rather than to disinterested stockholders not connected to our local
area but linked only through the stock exchanges
and brokerages of the world.
I recently attended retirement celebrations
for two longtime IFA branch managers. Brian
Hyde has been the manager at the Preston, Idaho
branch for 43 years and Randy Gordon, the
manager of the Spanish Fork, Utah branch, has
been with IFA for 40 years. These managers and
their teams have served local patrons and helped
them to grow the things they love for a remarkable length of time. Only a few of our members
remember preceding managers in these locations.
I greatly appreciate the long-time efforts of these
two gentlemen to serve the needs of the local
members. They both already miss their interactions with each of you in their local areas. Brian
and Randy will be missed and we all wish them
the best in retirement.
Randy Gordon
President’s Message
IFA’s sales, net
margins reach
historic high
Brian Hyde
We again thank you for your support and the
opportunity to interact with you. The agricultural producers of our local region are admirable
individuals and families that we, as a cooperative,
are proud to be owned by and affiliated with.
As spring is close upon us, we look forward to a
great year with a desire to support you in offering
a reliable supply of products and services that are
relevant to your operations and lives.
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Patron Spotlight
4 Spring 2015
R
isks and rewards for
Gunnison ranch family
Story & Photos by Stacie Duce
W
ithin miles of where IFA’s parent cooperative was established, the benefits of
cooperative agriculture continue to shine. On a recent warm, winter day in
February, Scott and Suzette Lund were working with veterinarian Dr. Verlin
King to test yearling bulls for high altitude disease on their ranch five miles west of Gunnison, Utah.
Five generations have reaped the rewards of years of hard work at Lund Ranch. It was
originally a homestead established by Scott’s great-grandfather,
Alfred Lund, but the work Scott and his brother Kim, oversee
today is nothing like Grandpa used to do.
“We do a lot of artificial insemination work,” Scott said,
“We have our cows divided into sire groups for natural service
and in the fall we DNA test all our calves to determine their
sire. We also invest in things like the pap testing to check for
high altitude disease and many other tests to constantly maintain a healthy herd.”
Wayne Brinkerhoff is IFA’s beef specialist at the South Region Feed Mill and has worked closely with the Lunds, “Scott is
always concerned with the health and well-being of his animals
and especially his bulls,” Wayne said. “He wants them to be
sound and perform well for his customers and
he does get results.”
Scott said Wayne has been really good to
work with, “Wayne has been excellent about
checking in helping to find solutions to our
needs.”
Scott also appreciates the services received
from IFA Nutritionist Dennis Christensen.
“He’s helped with our nutrition needs a lot
lately,” said Scott. “We breed early so the bulls
can be mature for market, but it’s a challenge
to get the cows ready.”
This year, the Lunds started calving on Jan.
10 and will finish the first part of April and
then start breeding right away.
“But there’s no green grass yet so that’s
where Dennis has really helped us,” Scott said.
“We have to make sure our cows are getting
We love the cattle and the land. It’s been a great way to raise our family.
– Scott Lund
the right nutrition and Dennis has been great with our feed formulas to prepare for breeding.”
The Lunds raise registered Angus, and on the Gunnison ranch
they grow alfalfa, grain and corn for silage. While their commercial cattle graze up Salina Canyon, the Lunds transport their
registered animals to 14,000 acres just west of Daniel, Wyoming.
“Our cattle stay in Wyoming until the snow pushes us out,
which is usually around the 20th of November,” Scott said. “They
have to dig through the snow a bit to survive, but being on the
range as long as possible gets them to where they need to be.
They tough it out and are stronger as a result.”
Scott said they started buying registered Angus in 1990. “It’s a
good business move and we enjoy working with the cows and our
customers,” he said.
Below: Scott and Suzette Lund working together
to test yearling bulls and a view of the Lund Ranch
facing east toward the town of Gunnison, Utah.
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The Lunds host a bull sale on the first Friday of March
every year with customers coming from Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Colorado and other regions in Utah.
“It’s a great time to bring everyone together and show
appreciation to our customers,” he said.
Scott and Suzette were high school sweethearts at
Gunnison Valley High and have raised their family on the
ranch.
“We love the cattle and the land,” Scott said. “It’s been
a great way to raise our family.”
The Lunds have three children and three grandchildren
and most are close enough to be involved and enjoy life at
the ranch. Their youngest son, Sage, takes an active role.
“I just love to ride,” said Suzette. “That’s my favorite
work on the ranch, although I wouldn’t call it work at all
to be out there bringing in the cows.”
Dr. Verlin King appreciates his cooperative relationship with the Lunds and drives more than an hour from
Bicknell to conduct his testing on site.
“They’re great to work with,” Dr. King said. “It’s very
important that we test these yearling bulls to make sure
their hearts are functioning properly. ... Just like athletes
who don’t like to play in Denver, these cattle have to run at
high altitudes and it takes some adjustment.”
Lund’s herd summers at more than 8,000 feet in
altitude and so cattle with high PAP scores get constricted
vessels in their lungs making their heart work harder.
“Just like any muscle, the harder it works, the bigger it
gets and then the heart is not efficient,” Dr. King said.
Scott added, “If their heart isn’t functioning, they fill
up with fluid in the chest so that’s why it’s called brisket
disease.”
Above: Suzette Lund with her little grandson checking
on newborn calves in the barn. (submitted photo)
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Top Left: Scott and Suzette Lund working together to test yearling bulls with their crew. Scott works the hydraulics on the
chute while Suzette records the results and prepares tags. Top Right: Veterinarian Dr. Verlin King administers a test for
high altitude disease in yearling bulls on the Lund Ranch. Below: Sage Lund moves the cattle to the barn (submitted photo).
With such a warm winter, Scott said he and his
crew have enjoyed a calmer calving season this year.
Up to 18 calves arrive every day during their first
cycle.
“I love calving season; it’s an amazing time of
year,” Scott said. “February has just been unreal. We
haven’t had to treat scours or pneumonia and our
mortality rate has been way down. Our calves are
doing well and the cows are doing their job. It’s been
really enjoyable.”
IFA’s Wayne Brinkerhoff said, “The thing I like
the most about working with Scott Lund is that he
is always grateful for the things I do for him. He is
always in a good mood and pleasant to talk to. He’s
even referred me to some of his neighbors which has
been great for business and great for IFA. The more
we work together, the stronger our cooperative can
be.”
For more information on the Lund’s bull sale, contact Scott Lund at (435)851-0099.
Intermountain Farmers Association
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IFA DAYS
I
FA celebrated Customer Appreciation Days in all of our
IFA Country Stores during the
month of February. Each store celebrates a little differently, but one
thing they all have in common is
having a big three-day sale and a
free meal for all of our members
and customers.
“Customer Appreciation Days
are a great time for us to show
appreciation to our members and
invite the community to our store
so they can feel more a part of our
IFA family,” said Layne Anderson,
CEO.
Several of our stores team up
with their local FFA Chapter to
serve the meals.
“Having the FFA members
help serve is a great way for us to
help each other. We love supporting our local FFA chapter,” said
Daniel Thatcher, Manager of the
Price IFA Country Store.
We want to give special thanks
to Keith Wilson and Rex Ferrin
who were masters of the grill at
several Customer Appreciation
Day events again this year.
Keith Wilson & Rex Ferrin
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Customer
Appreciation
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Price
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Agronomy Report
Clean alfalfa fields
more than just a pretty sight
by Craig Poulson, CCA
serving IFA patrons in the Uinta Basin
I
’m sure that most alfalfa hay producers
have weighed the benefits of producing weed-free alfalfa hay. The reasons a
producer might choose to spray his hay for
weeds are varied. I’ve even heard producers
say they want their fields to look as good
as the neighbor’s. Though that is a reason,
there are several others, and probably better
reasons to consider when deciding to clean
the weeds out of your hay field.
Probably the biggest reason to produce
clean hay is economics. Clean hay typically
demands a better price when you sell it.
This price benefit can be 20 to 50 percent
more than a weedy crop. The price premium
comes because weed-free alfalfa typically
tests significantly higher in forage quality. I
have had producers say this doesn’t matter
to them because they only produce hay to
feed to their own animals. However, animal
performance and health are affected by the
quality of the forage that is fed to them.
There is a reason why dairies and feedlots
are willing to pay more for higher quality,
weed-free hay. Feeding weed-free hay to your
own animals could also be a big benefit. But
it isn’t just the lab value for feed quality that
should be a concern for producers; there are
potential palatability concerns with many
weeds as well as toxicity concerns with other
weeds. Other benefits may not be as obvious,
including the fact that an alfalfa stand that’s
kept free from weeds every year will typically
last longer than a stand that’s not kept clean.
Just consider the possible economic benefit of
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getting a couple extra years of production out
of your alfalfa stand.
Now that we’ve discussed the benefits of
producing a clean alfalfa crop, the question
becomes how do we keep it clean? Several
chemicals can be used to keep alfalfa clean,
however, I’m not going to discuss the specifics of each of these chemicals. That is something that should be discussed with your
crop advisor so a custom plan can be made to
address your specific needs. I will, however,
classify them into a couple of groups and
discuss some generalities that you should be
aware of. The groups I will mention are dormant sprays, in-season traditional chemicals,
and then we will touch on Roundup®.
The typical dormant sprays consist of
Velpar, Velpar Alfamax, and Metribuzin (Metribuzin can be combined with Diuron also).
The important things to remember about
these chemicals are that they have to be
applied during dormancy when the ground
is not frozen or snow covered, and they can
only be applied to established alfalfa stands.
There are also some plant-back intervals that
need to be considered when planning to
rotate out of a stand.
The most widely used in-season herbicides are Raptor, Pursuit, and Select. Raptor and Pursuit are similar chemicals that
control broadleaf weeds and a few grasses
while Select is strictly a grass killer. Generics of some of these chemicals are available
and will provide similar results but cost less.
These chemicals can be used on a new alfalfa
stand, so they are a good option to keep your conventional alfalfa
stand clean during establishment. Another option is 2,4-DB since it
provides good broadleaf weed control and can be used in-season and
on new stands (do not apply before a rain storm).
With the advent of Roundup® Ready alfalfa, the use of Roundup®
has become much more common as the herbicide of choice on alfalfa.
The benefits include ease of use, no yield drag, and cost when it comes
to using Roundup® or one of its generics. There are some potential
disadvantages as well, but for the sake of space I will not elaborate on
those – that can be saved for another discussion at another time.
The previous list of herbicides is by no means an all-inclusive list of
the herbicide options available for alfalfa. There are many others that I
have not listed which could have applicability in a number of situations. Once again, this is a benefit of working with your crop advisor
who knows your land and your situation.
With any chemical weed control option, we need to remember
good stewardship. The “creation” of Roundup® resistant weeds back in
the Midwest is a reminder to all of us that we cannot become reliant
upon a single chemical for our weed control. Using different chemicals with different modes of action, either together or in successive
treatments, will help us minimize the chance that we will ever create
a “super weed.” And as usual, remember to read and understand the
label before handling or applying any pesticide.
One of my favorite sights is a green alfalfa field just prior to harvest, without a weed to impede my view. Whenever I see a field like
that, I know,“I want my hay to look as good as my neighbor’s.” Now
you know how your neighbor does it, and more importantly, you can
see why.
IFA’s CROP ADVISORS
Garland
Jeff Stevens, CCA
Randy Grover, CCA Doug Mills
Lewiston
Robert Rhoten, CCA
Bruce Spackman, CCA Kyle England, CCA
Ryan Clark
Spanish Fork
Todd Tolbert, CCA
Jace Gordon, CCA
(435) 730-7735
(435) 452-8874
(435) 757-0412
(435) 452-8068
(208) 339-4402
(435) 650-3075
(208) 339-3300
(435) 979-7920
(801) 369-0057
Roosevelt
Craig Poulson, CCA Kam Abplanalp, CCA (435) 724-2254
(435) 724-2257
Price
Daniel Thatcher, CCA Kyle Arnoldson, CCA (435) 609-1244
(435) 630-7124
Richfield
Kurt Hansen, CCA Jason Bybee, CCA (435) 287-9966
(435) 893-1495
Cedar City
Tony Carlile, CCA Krea Mecham, CCA (435) 691-5015
(435) 691-5016
Salt Lake City
Larry Dockery, CCA Brett Harman, CCA (435) 232-2277
(801) 971-3977
Intermountain Farmers Association
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Feed Report
Feeding cattle in
changing markets
and environments
by Laun Hall, PhD – South Region Feed Mill
A
recent article by Burt Rutherford,
“The Black and White on Black-andWhite Cattle,” in Beef Magazine
struck a familiar cord. The piece addressed
the values of traditional beef cattle like Angus
and dairy beef, specifically Holsteins, over the
past 35 years. Rutherford’s report included a
quote from a 1979 article in Meat Processing
Magazine, by Norval Dvorak:
“One fact is axiomatic in the beef and
meat industry – it is in a constant state of
change. … Change is generated by both
interior and exterior forces and influences …
general economic conditions, levels of disposable income, food faddism, health scares,
alternative meat supplies, available supplies,
feed price levels, weather-generated shortages,
consumer eating habits – all serve to influence the demand.”
In 2015, we continue to see an abundance
of uncertainties in both the dairy and beef
industries. Milk prices have significantly
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dropped, feed prices are reasonable, and beef
prices remain elevated. Additionally, in the
Intermountain West, the average temperatures for February and January are unseasonably warm. According to the USDA, during
the past two years, February had lower milk
production compared to any other month in
the top 23 dairy producing states.
During colder weather, ruminants have
higher feed intakes to meet the energy demands of maintenance resulting in reduced
efficiency and increased feed costs. Our
moderate winter may benefit local producers
if it continues, as cows should produce more
milk, and as fed-cattle will expend less energy
on maintenance.
For dairy producers, the need for sound
nutrition is paramount. Increasing milk
production is a good way to increase income,
even with lower milk prices. Boosting butter fat and especially milk protein can also
improve profits. The temptation to cut costs
should be measured against net value. Often we can
spend $1 and make $3, which is more favorable than
the choice to cut $1 in expenses and subsequently
reduce production, reproduction and/or herd health.
Some of the research I conducted at the University of Arizona looked at the effects of heat stress
on nutrition and milk production. We were able
to improve production during thermal stress with
alterations to diets and facilities. Heat stress has some
similarities to cold stress (see Figure 1). Here in the
Intermountain West, cows may experience some
level of both cold and heat stress. Heat abatement is
driven by economics. If a producer is losing $5,000
due to heat stress, then the business can justify
spending that amount in heat abatement at the dairy.
The same is true for cold weather.
Figure 1. The effects of environment on
dairy cows compared to normal conditions
Heat stress
Cold stress
Dry Matter Intake
↓
↑
Energy Needs
↑
↑
Rumination
↓
↑
Milk Yield
↓
↓
Use of Stored Body Fat ↓
↑
Heart Rate*
↓
↑
* Long-term exposure
Cattle respond to environmental stimuli. Changing nutritional strategies in cold and hot conditions
can reduce the impact of stress in cows, and improve
production. The differences in Figure 1 indicate
that during both extremes, energy needs increase
and milk yield
decreases. The
one-size-fits-all
approach will
not work in both
hot and cold
environments.
There are considerations that
should be made,
such as changes
in intake, the
reduced ability
of a heat-stressed
dairy cow to mobilize stored body fat (possibly due
to elevated levels of B-hydroxybutyrate or insulin),
electrolyte loss, changes in rumination and if the
body is attempting to dissipate or store heat.
Different feeding strategies during changing
economic environments can reduce stress on the
producer and the animals. When we reduce stress in
cattle, we can increase production. The reason I’m addressing this issue is twofold: 1. to justify financial investments
2. to demonstrate the potential to increase milk
production when environmental conditions are
favorable or detrimental.
When cows are stressed, production, comfort and
reproduction suffer. The comfort zone lies between
heat and cold stress. There are opportunities to increase production and reduce stress in all climates.
Ruminants experience stress from aspects outside of environment. If a ration falls short in energy,
fiber or other nutrients, the cows are unable to reach
production potentials. The goal of balanced nutrition
addresses these issues.
The solution is logical, not magic. The way to
measure value is to measure income over cost. I consider a dietary change, or the addition of a supplement to have value if the return ≥ $2 for every $1
spent. There are other factors that should be considered including the goals of each producer, reproduction status, transition cows, and herd health.
One opportunity for producers is to concentrate
on amino acid balancing. Methionine and lysine are
considered the first two limiting amino acids for milk
and milk protein synthesis. If there is a deficiency in
either amino acid, this can be a stressor and result
in lower production. Amino acid balancing costs
money, but can
increase the
value of milk
and prevent deficiencies within
a herd.
Feeding
fats can boost
energy in rations, and are
valuable when
other nutrients
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the next page)
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Feed Report
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fed are maximized (starch and protein). Producers
must carefully consider the type and amount of fat
being fed. Rumen inert fats are valuable and offer
predictable returns. A myriad of other supplements
may improve production in cows. Consulting with
a nutritionist and looking at research will help
reduce the risk of investments and is more reliable
than unsupported claims.
If temperatures remain moderate, cows are more
likely to maintain higher production. Culling criteria should be considered as beef prices are favorable
and efficiency pays. Luckily, there are many ways to
improve production and prevent limitations within
cows.
We are grateful for your efforts to provide crops,
meat and milk through the economic swings and all
types of weather. Thank you for providing a quality
of life that we all embrace and for allowing us to
work alongside you and your families.
IFA’s FEED & NUTRITION ADVISORS
South Region Feed
David O. Jensen, PhD Ray Miller, Sales
Ron King, Sales
Wayne Brinkerhoff, Beef
Laun Hall, PhD North Region Feed
Marty Short, P.A.S.
Rex Larsen, Beef Gary Nelson, Dairy
Denny Shupe, Dairy Dave Rollison, Dairy Robert Bowles, M.S. (801) 319-6665
(801) 319-1299
(435) 979-6528
(435) 979-5692
(801) 389-6136
(435) 881-7459
(435) 757-3080
(435) 279-5525
(435) 881-4984
(435) 535-5118
(208) 241-9775
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Heidi Wayment, M.S
(435) 757-5222
Dennis Christensen, M.S, P.A.S. (801) 558-0729
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From the Farmhouse
Green Eggs & Ham
J
ohn R. Neilson and Alice Neilson were married in
1913 and raised their family in Manti. They became poultry farmers and were involved in the organization of several farmer cooperatives in the region.
In a letter to his sister, Stella, John once said that his
loves were the three C’s – church, children and chickens. He was the president of the Manti Poultrymen’s
Association several times as well as a member of Central
Poultry Exchange and Utah Poultry Producers – the
parent co-op of IFA. He was also a photographer and
recorded the activities of local poultrymen from the
1920s to the 1950s. His granddaughter, Ruby Stull of
Manti, owns thousands of his photographs and submitted these photos and recipes.
In addition to being a poultry producer and starting
a hatchery, John was also a grocer, a teacher and a principal, as well as a community and church leader. He has
been credited with the idea of installing lights in the
Manti LDS temple so that working men and women
could attend in the evening.
Ruby said, as a child, she remembered helping her
Grandma Alice clean and pluck the chickens as well as
save the feathers for pillows. She said, “Since Grandpa
raised chickens, Grandma Alice cooked them every
which way with no recipe.”
She said Grandpa loved to read Dr. Suess’ “Green
Eggs and Ham” and her uncle, Lynn Neilson, now 97
years old and living in Manti, offers his family’s green
eggs and ham concoction. Ruby also shares several
of her grandma’s inventions that no one may want to
actually try, but are interesting nonetheless.
2 servings of diced ham
1/2 small green pepper, diced
3 springs of parsley
3 to 5 green onion tops
2 large eggs
1/2 c. milk
Simmer ham in a frying pan. Put remaining
items in a blender and blend until well mixed.
Poor ingredients into hot frying pan with ham.
Cook on low heat until set. Salt and pepper to
taste.
Egg Dumplings
1/2 c. cream
1 T. butter
2 eggs
Cook cream and butter til they boil. Thicken
with flour and add a pinch of salt. Remove from
fire and stir in two unbeaten eggs. Stir until it is
like butter and serve with chicken noodle soup.
Egg Yolk Shampoo
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 pint warm water
Massage liquid throughout scalp and hair. Over
and over repeat this finger play until your scalp
is tingling and you are confident that your hair
has absorbed every possible bit of protein of
which it is capable. For effective results, it is
essential that you rinse your hair not in a basin
but under a steady spray of warm water, more
thoroughly even than you normally would.
Rinse until all foam disappears. Now towel dry
your hair. Results should be body-thick hair
with life.
(Warning: Ruby said her grandma used this on her
hair as a child and she hated it – her hair would turn
out more oily than before she started washing it).
A 1930s photo by John R. Neilson of poultrymen and women in
Manti who are preparing to load their live chickens onto a rail car.
Submit your family’s favorite “From the Farmhouse”
story and recipe to be published in future issues of IFA’s
Cooperator magazine. Email submissions and photos to:
cooperatoreditor@gmail.com
Intermountain Farmers Association
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4 Step Fertilizer Program is
improved and
now includes
I
FA’s 4 Step Fertilizer Program has transformed a homeowner’s ability to grow a lush,
green lawn. Our locally blended fertilizers
are specially formulated for the Intermountain
region to increase our customers’ return on
their fertilizer investment. IFA’s 4 Step Fertilizer
Program removes the guess-work of when and
what nutrients to feed your lawn throughout the
season.
With new formulations, now all IFA fertilizer
in the 4 Step Program contains granulated nonstaining iron sucrate. Steps 3 and 4 also include
OmnicoteTM Iron which is an iron sulfate and
iron oxide coating on every fertilizer particle to
provide even distribution to your lawn. Using the
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same proven technology that our Agronomy Division has been using, IFA is now able to deliver
OmnicoteTM Iron Technology to homeowners.
“Our fertilizers now contain three types of
iron, each releasing at different rates with an even
application for extended greening,” said Ken
Holt, IFA’s Lawn and Garden Category Manager.
“We have updated the name of our 30-10-0 from
Early Spring fertilizer to Lawn & Pasture fertilizer and included directions for usage in pastures
so we can better serve our patrons with just a few
acres of pasture.”
IFA’s Lawn & Pasture fertilizer also contains
OmnicoteTM Iron Technology for even iron
distribution.
Step 3 Spring & Summer fertilizer has the biggest boost from
the recent reformulations receiving a significant upgrade with
the addition of OmnicoteTM Iron with Manganese and Zinc to
help lawns stay green in the heat of summer.
“The addition of OmnicoteTM Iron with Manganese and
Zinc really helps the turf utilize water more efficiently when
lawns are under stress during the hottest times of summer,” Holt
said.
INTRODUCING IFA’s
4 STEP FERTILIZER PLUS PROGRAM
This year IFA is also introducing the 4 Step Plus Program for
customers who want to take a “step up” with their lawn. IFA’s
new Bountiful Earth Humate
is the plus in IFA’s New 4 Step
Plus Program.
“Adding Humate to our fertilizer program does three main
things: improves the availability of iron and other trace
minerals, increases the soil’s water-holding capacity, and helps
hold nitrogen in the root zone to keep your entire lawn greener
longer,” said Holt.
Bountiful Earth Humate is concentrated, ancient compost
that is mined near Emery, Utah. This material contains humic
and fulvic acids that have wonderful benefits and provide outstanding results when applied to lawns, vegetable gardens, flower
gardens and landscapes. Best results are achieved when applied in
conjunction with conventional or organic fertilizers.
For more information about IFA’s 4 Step Plus Fertilizer Program,
come to your nearest IFA Country Store today or read more online at
www.ifacountrystores.com.
Intermountain Farmers Association
17
Branch News
Raptors and reptiles visit
Salt Lake during IFA Days
Not only did the IFA Country Store in Salt
Lake host successful IFA Days promotions and
serve more than 2,000 meals for customers, Manager Doug Howell and his crew also invited some
wild and exotic animals to join in the festivities.
Howell said, “The animals came from vendors
who are also our customers. EarthWings brought
an eagle, owls and falcons. Scales and Tails
brought an alligator, giant tortoises, boa constrictors, and some birds. The Stable Party brought
Cozmo the camel, pony rides for the kids and
several animals for the petting zoo. Avian Sanctuary brought an emu, turkeys, ducks, geese, parrots
and other feathered friends. An employee brought
a pet pig. We appreciated their participation!”
IFA legends retire; new managers named in Preston, Spanish Fork
B
hortly after he was hired,
Randy Gordon was named
assistant manager of Spanish Fork
and then a year later was named
manager. For more than 40 years,
Randy has been effectively serving IFA customers and guiding
employees. He has adapted to
the ever-changing agricultural
community in Spanish Fork and
has received numerous awards for
his service to FFA and 4H clubs
in Utah County. We would like to express our gratitude to
Randy and his wife, JoAnn, for years of dedication to IFA.
K
D
rian Hyde was hired as
manager in Preston in
1972 after the untimely passing of his father, Wesley “Pete”
Hyde. For more than 42 years,
Brian not only filled his dad’s
admirable shoes as manager,
but established himself as an
icon of support in the community for 4H and FFA kids,
school programs, rodeo clubs,
horse events and the varied
agricultural endeavors of so many. We wish Brian and his
wife, Kathy, the very best in their new endeavors.
en Palmer has been named
the new branch manager
at the Preston IFA Country
Store. Ken has an extensive
background in retail having
managed a Sportsman Warehouse and Honey Baked Ham
store. He’s been the assistant
branch manager in Ogden for
four years. He was born in
Idaho Falls and graduated from
Ricks College. He and his wife,
Emily, have four children. Ken enjoys many outdoor activities and looks forward to his new post in Preston.
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S
erk Winn is the new branch
manager of the IFA County
Store in Spanish Fork where he
has served as assistant manager for
18 of his 20 years with IFA. He is
very organized and known for his
dedication and positive attitude.
Derk graduated with an ag business degree from Southern Utah
University and also worked for
two years for an IFA dealer in Nephi, Utah. Derk, his wife and son
live in Benjamin, Utah, and together they enjoy hunting and
camping as well as farming and gardening. A bright future is
in store in Spanish Fork under Derk’s able leadership.
IFA BRANCHES
COLORADO
Cortez, CO
David Caldwell, Manager
(970) 565-3077
IDAHO
Preston, ID
Ken Palmer, Manager
(208) 852-0661
Marty Short, General Manager
(435) 258-0522
Garland
Jeff Stevens, CCA
Randy Grover, CCA
Doug Mills
(435) 730-7735
(435) 452-8874
(435) 757-0412
Lewiston
Robert Rhoten, CCA
Bruce Spackman, CCA
Kyle England, CCA
Ryan Clark
(435) 452-8068
(208) 339-4402
(435) 650-3075
(208) 339-3300
Spanish Fork
Todd Tolbert, CCA
Jace Gordon, CCA
(435) 979-7920
(801) 369-0057
Roosevelt
Craig Poulson, CCA
Kam Abplanalp, CCA
(435) 724-2254
(435) 724-2257
Price
Daniel Thatcher, CCA
Kyle Arnoldson, CCA
(435) 609-1244
(435) 630-7124
Richfield
Kurt Hansen, CCA
Jason Bybee, CCA
(435) 287-9966
(435) 893-1495
Cedar City
Tony Carlile, CCA
Krea Mecham, CCA
(435) 691-5015
(435) 691-5016
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City
Larry Dockery, CCA
Brett Harman, CCA
(435) 232-2277
(801) 971-3977
South Logan
FEED & NUTRITION ADVISORS
Ogden, UT
Trae Loos, Manager
(801) 394-8831
Payson Distribution
Alan Holdaway, Manager
(801) 465-9667
Price, UT
Daniel Thatcher, Manager
(435) 637-0652
NEVADA
Provo, UT
Richfield, UT
Elko, NV
Darla Barkdull, Manager
(775) 738-6233
Las Vegas, NV
Jordan Ellis, Manager
(702) 837-1755
NEW MEXICO
Farmington, NM
Mark Anderson, Manager
(505) 326-5005
Craig Miner, Manager
(801) 373-7680
Jason Bybee, Manager
Store (435) 896-6461
Ag Center (435) 896-6050
Riverton, UT
Kory Bertelson, Manager
(801) 254-3501
Roosevelt, UT
Marvin Young, Manager
(435) 722-2542
Marvin Young, Manager
(435) 722-3722
Blake Camp, Manager
(435) 529-7407
Doug Howell, Manager
(801) 972-3009
Brad Schumann, Manager
(435) 753-0181
Dan Lovingier, General Manager
(435) 623-1949
Ken Robinson, Manager
(435) 586-2382
Derk Winn, Manager
(801) 798-7418
Bryce Emett, Manager
(435) 673-3631
Alan Christensen, Manager
(435) 257-5419
Kam Abplanalp, Manager
(435) 722-4673
Draper Feed Mill
Randall Wilde, Manager
(435) 781-1616
Heidi Wayment, M.S
(435) 757-5222
Dennis Christensen, M.S, P.A.S.
(801) 558-0729
Wade Stoker, Manager
(801) 908-1260
UTAH
Roosevelt Irrigation
Salina, UT
American Fork, UT
Tyler Stinson, Manager
(801) 756-9604
Cedar City, UT
Arlan Fillerup, Manager
(435) 586-2205
Delta, UT
Jared Buhler, Manager
(435) 864-2110
Draper, UT
Jeff Meek, Manager
(801) 571-0125
Draper Manufacturing
Jim Brown, Manager
(801) 571-9324
Ephraim, UT
Bret Yardley, Manager
(435) 283-4529
Garland, UT
Cody Wilson, Manager
(435) 257-0204
Hyde Park, UT
Brad Schumann, Manager
(435) 563-1604
IFA Distribution
Rob Daniels, Manager
(801) 908-1260
Lewiston Agronomy
Robert Rhoten, Manager
(435) 258-2475
CROP ADVISORS
North Region Feed Mill
South Region Feed Mill
Southern Utah Ag Center
Spanish Fork, UT
St. George, UT
Tremonton, UT
Uintah Basin Ag Center
Vernal, UT
Wholesale
South Region Feed
David O. Jensen, PhD
Ray Miller, Sales
Ron King, Sales
Wayne Brinkerhoff, Beef
Laun Hall, PhD
(801) 319-6665
(801) 319-1299
(435) 979-6528
(435) 979-5692
(801) 389-6136
North Region Feed
Marty Short, P.A.S.
Rex Larsen, Beef
Gary Nelson, Dairy
Denny Shupe, Dairy
Dave Rallison, Dairy
Robert Bowles, M.S.
(435) 881-7459
(435) 757-3080
(435) 279-5525
(435) 881-4984
(435) 535-5118
(208) 241-9775
Intermountain Farmers Association
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Cooperator
PRESORTED
STANDARD MAIL
US Postage Paid
Salt Lake City, UT
Permit No. 554
Intermountain Farmers Association
Corporate Office, 1147 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84119-1533
www.ifa-coop.com
3-Step Guide to Feeding Chickens
Step
1
Hatch to 8 Weeks:
Resto
ck
Your
FLOCK
!
Feed Chicken Starter...
IFA’s Chick Starter contains Omega 3’s to promote immune
system health for your chicks. It is also enriched with DHA
for healthy brain development.
Step
2
8 Weeks to Laying
(5-6 months old):
Feed Pullet Developer or Grower...
IFA’s Pullet Developer is formulated for optimum growth rate.
It is enhanced with probiotics & prebiotics for digestive health.
Step
3
Laying:
Feed Layer...
IFA’s 16% Layer Pellets & Mash are nutritionally balanced for
mature egg layers and highly nutritious for the most natural
eggs. It is fortified with calcium & magnesium for strong shells.
Top 5 Backyard Breeds:
• Rhode Island Red • Plymouth Rock •
• Jersey Giant • Ameraucana • Leghorn •
With This Coupon
All Chicks Mix & Match
Choose from Exo Ameruacana,
Buff Orpington, Barred Rock,
Rhode Island Red, White
Leghorn, and more!
(IFA31)
Selection varies
by store.
Free chick of equal
or lesser value.
Coupon expires 4/30/15. Must redeem
coupon at time of purchase. Good on
in-stock items only.
Not valid with any
other discount.
It’s that time of year. IFA Chicks are Here!