Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

Agenda Item 1. After welcoming the group, Jim reviewed the hardcopy of the annual report draft (compilation of station reports) and agenda. An overview of activities and stakeholders who will be joining us was also provided. Jim announced that neither our AA nor our CSREES representative will be able to attend. Mark suggested that we follow Jack's report as an example. He also suggested that we distribute the example for others to learn how to compile their reports. The budget report was given. There is a balance of $2,776.99 following a $220 deposit from last year's surplus registration fees. The deposit was made on June 4, 2007. Jim recommended that we need to consider election of a new secretary for next year. Jim nominated Jack since the Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference will be held in Colorado, thought it was a good idea to piggy-back with the meeting. Jack agreed. Project Renewal: Discussion of Synergistic Activities Trace Mineral: HI, AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, ND Juniper: NM and TX Cow Nutrition During Pregnancy Effects on Offspring Growth: WY, MT, NM, OR Grass-fed Beef: UT. WY, OR, HI?, ND Rumen Ecology: MT, NM Low Cost Supplementation (nutrient triggers): AZ, NM, MT Burning, grazing communities, grazing distribution- MT, AZ, OR, UT Dried Distillers- WY, NM, CO, UT, OR Nutrition x Reproduction- HI, NM, AZ, MT, CO, UT, WY Timeframe: Is this manageable to complete by the Jan. 15 deadline? Discussion of Title: Improving Ruminant Use of Forages in Sustainable Production Systems for the Western U.S. Renewal Objective 1 will be "Validate the utility and repeatability of the alkane assay for measuring fecal output by grazing ruminant animal." Renewal Objective 2: "Identify the shortcoming of the 1996/2000 Beef NRC for cows grazing in Western rangeland environments." Renewal Objective 3: "Determine the effects of various input management manipulations on the biological sustainability of grazing ruminant livestock production systems in the Western US." Renewal Objective 4 will be "Disseminate and translate research-based management strategies to stakeholders for improving ruminant use in sustainable forage production systems." Renewal Objective 5 will be "Provide professional development opportunities through networking and mentoring for committee participants, young scientists, stakeholders, and graduate students." Writing Team Assignments Objective 1: Mark Petersen & Sergio Soto-Navarro; ask Ken Olson and Eric Scholljegerdes if they are willing to assist. Objective 2: Jim Sprinkle, Mark Petersen, Richard Waterman; ask Jan Bowman if she is willing to assist. Objective 3: Tim DelCurto, Shanna Ivey, Chad Mueller; ask Rachel Endecott, Bill Pinchak and Travis Whitney to assist. Objective 4: Jack Whittier, Dale ZoBell, Jim Sprinkle. Objective 5: Richard Waterman, Jim Carpenter.

Outcomes: Range Nutrition Outreach Programs (all states): stakeholders have gained knowledge and have begun implementation of strategies (based on consistent attendance and clientele survey feedback). For example, government agencies are changing policy on leases based on information provided by members of this committee. Data are influencing management decision at both the State and Federal level. Three feed companies are marketing the mineral packaged developed by NMSU. Outputs: Results of research present at this and other professional meetings, publications in a variety of scientific and lay formats, workshops have been held utilizing research information reported by members of this committee, planning for 4th Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference Milestones: Meeting in Hawaii then again at the Western Section meetings in Laramie; Planning Grazing Conference continued; Initial program planning, proceedings manuscripts, abstract submissions, potential sites, conference services for registration are have been worked out. Near Future, 2008-2009: Indentify and contact speakers, adjust the program after input from the speakers, begin marketing campaign to ensure excellent attendance, procure sponsorship to help keep registration fees as a low as possible.

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