Watch Cattlemen to Cattlemen Week 56: Original Air Date February 26, 2008:

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Feb. 26: Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer at the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention Newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer gave his first official address to cattlemen at the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual convention in Reno, Nevada.  Secretary Schafer spoke to the audience about the role he intends to play in international trade.  "When I visited with the President," said Schafer, "and we had the conversation about me becoming the Secretary of Agriculture, he said, 'Ed, I want you to weigh in on trade issues – this is important.'  He asked me to get involved, and I certainly will."  Learn more about Secretary Schafer at usda.gov.

Watch Clip	Feb 26: Market Watch - Cattle Numbers Flatten So what are experts saying about the latest annual cattle inventory report?  We have more in this week's market watch.  Joining us to talk about the annual cattle inventory report is economist Erica Rosa with the Livestock Marketing Information Center.

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Feb 26: Estate Planning on Your Operation No one likes to pay taxes, but there is one tax that those involved in agriculture especially dislike.  The estate tax can be a heavy burden on those attempting to pass a farm or ranch onto the next generation.  The estate, or death tax, can take up to 45% of the value of an operation when a family member dies.  Joe Guild, a Nevada attorney and NCBA members say there are things you can do to manage your tax burden.  “First, inventory your assets.  Get a will and update in regularly and consider consulting an estate planning attorney.”  Guild says it’s best to plan for the future, “The important thing is to start and plan for the inevitable.”

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Feb. 26: Proper Semen Handling during Artificial Insemination Proper semen handling is key to getting the optimal results from your artificial insemination breeding program.  Dr. Mike Smith from the University of Missouri offered tips on how to best handle semen.  To get more information, visit: · animalsciences.missouri.edu/reprod/SemenColl/bull · selectsires.com/reproductive/handling_frozen_semen.pdf  · beefimprovement.org

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Feb. 26: 2008 ESAP Award Winner - Yolo Land and Cattle Company Those who live and work on the land are, by nature, the most dedicated to preserving that land for the future.  No doubt, Yolo Land and Cattle Company, this year’s winner of the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program, is an operation that excels in the commitment to environmental stewardship demonstrated by each member of the Stone family.  Karen Stone says that, “I think we all passionately believe in what we’re doing.  I think that all of us feel the same way, that preserving the environment – not only our ranch, but the environment in general – is important for our next generations.”  To learn more about the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program and to nominate a farmer or rancher, visit: esap.beefusa.org