April 30 edition by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 34 Number 1 • April 30, 2022

The Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers and AgriBusiness Community • www.wylr.net

Senate committee holds legislative hearing

A Look Inside Publisher Dennis Sun highlights WSGA 150th Anniversary... Page 2 Activists vs. Agriculture shares thoughts on trustworthy news sources.............................. Page 6 Windy Kelley gives updates on recent and current weather conditions................................... Page 7 Dick Perue recalls cow and wife troubles............................ Page 16

Quick Bits SWE Report Currently, Wyoming’s snowpack/snow water equivalent (SWE) is 99% of median with a basin high of 140% in the Belle Fourche Basin and a basin low of 12% in the South Platte Basin. Last year, the state SWE was at 98% of median and 121% in 2020. This report and a map displaying basin SWE percentages of median for the state can be found at wrds.uwyo. edu/wrds/nrcs/nrcs.html.

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a legislative hearing on April 26 to review S.4030, The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022, and

S.3870, The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022. “The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act includes several reforms aimed to improve price discovery and trans-

parency in cattle markets,” shares Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), chairwoman of the committee. Stabenow adds, “The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act would further support fairness in capi-

tal markets be creating a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office dedicated to enforcing competition rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act.” “There is no doubt the Please see HEARING on page 15

Blizzard Conditions Major April snowstorm impacts Wyoming and surrounding states

On April 23, a powerful spring storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to the northern Rockies and Plains. Several winter blizzard warnings impacted communities across northeast Wyoming, northeast Montana, northwest South Dakota and central and western North Dakota. Don Day, president and meteorologist at DayWeather, Inc., and Wyoming ranchers Gwen Geis and Kelby Kretschman recall activities of the recent storm. Early predictions “The storm is on track with no major deviations in the

models,” Day had said prior to the blizzard. “Everything but the kitchen sink is coming our way.” Day encouraged livestock producers to begin to prepare. The chance for inclement weather was predicted to be especially high in central and northern Wyoming, western South Dakota, North Dakota and southern and eastern Montana. “It would take an act of God for this storm to turn around and change,” Day joked. “This next storm is going Please see BLIZZARD on page 5

Special Thanks Wyoming Livestock Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun would like to thank Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) staff for their collaboration with the Roundup team and their support in gathering of historic information for WSGA’s 150th Anniversary Celebration special edition. “I’m especially proud of the tireless work of the Roundup and WSGA staff. We are all proud of WSGA’s accomplishment and are looking forward to celebrating this milestone in Cheyenne June 8-11,” says Sun.

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ANCW Program Applications are now being accepted for the American National CattleWomen (ANCW) Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program. The program matches the vision and purpose of ANCW by ensuring selected students strengthen their leadership and communication skills, establish career networks and enhance their knowledge of the industry. The application deadline is July 15. For more information, visit ancw.org/cbap.

YPA Event

Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) and the Young Producers Assembly (YPA) are hosting Profitable Ranching with Burke Teichert on May 11 from 12-5 p.m. at the Heritage Barn in Lyman. The goal of this educational session is to provide the tools necessary for both experienced and younger generations to positively impact change in the ag industry. Registration for this event is $35. To register for the event, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.

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Stewardship recognized Cheyenne – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed June 28 as Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day. Gordon signed the proclamation during a ceremony in Cheyenne on April 20. For 27 years, Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day marks the date of the Environmental Stewardship Tour hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. The annual event showcases the year’s award recipient’s conservation efforts. The 2022 recipient of the award is the Johnson Ranch in Elk Mountain. This year’s award is sponsored by Audubon Rockies. “Audubon Rockies is proud to support WSGA and the ranching families working hard every day in an industry vital to the preservation of open spaces for birds and wildlife,” said Dusty Downey with Audubon Rockies. “The program winners have shown stewardship and generational ranching go hand in hand. Preserving the livelihood and prosperity of ranchers across the West is a focus of the Audubon Rockies Conservation Ranching Initiative.” Proudly established in the late 1800s, the Johnson Ranch has a long history of public service and conservation. The ranch, located in Carbon County, is currently under the management of John and Reese Johnson – the fifth generation on the ranch. The Johnsons operate a cow/calf operation and continually work to improve riparian areas, grass resources and wildlife habitat on the ranch. Along the way, Johnson family members serve their communities. Their dedication to Please see STEWARDS on page 4

Regulation replacements NCBA provides updates on WOTUS and NEPA changes The Biden administration continues working to repeal and replace Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations, concerning producers across the nation. The Beltway Beef podcast welcomed National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Natural Resources and Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover on April 22 to update producers on how NCBA is working to ensure producers receive clear and consistent regulations from policymakers. Defining WOTUS NCBA, together with a number of state affiliates and other national partners, filed an amicus brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case titled Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), says Glover. This case challenges the authority of the EPA under the Clean Water Act and will help determine the future definition of Please see NCBA on page 6

Pinedale FFA takes state horse judging title Pinedale – Creating a winning team takes a lot of practice and endless confidence. This year, three seniors and one freshman combined their knowledge and experience to take home the Wyoming FFA Convention’s horse judging title in Cheyenne. For Pinedale seniors Zane Hayward, Morgan Rouge and Gavin Masters – it was a resounding triumph in their last school year after taking reserve championship last year. Hayward and Masters had several years of past experience and Rouge participated last year. “We knew if we practiced hard and tried, we could do it,” Hayward said. For freshman Paiyzli Baker, competing against 200 students on 54 teams was a

new learning experience – unfortunately as a champion teammate, she can’t enter the same contest next year but can try her hand at others. “It’s all a learning experience,” said first-year ag teacher and FFA Advisor Anna Campbell. She is proud of their accomplishments as ag students and active FFA members. Any student taking an ag class is automatically enrolled in FFA, but it’s up to the individual to step in and decide to make something of the opportunity. Everyone with interest can find a niche, whether it’s public speaking, raising and judging livestock or serving the community,

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Celebrating 150 Years The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) has been in business for 150 years serving its members and other stock growers on a state and national level. Its longevity is unmatched here in the state. While earlier organizations were started, it wasn’t until 1872 cattlemen From the around Cheyenne and the nearby ranges Publisher Dennis Sun started meeting to visit about their issues, theft being one of the main reasons. Out of these meetings, WSGA was formed and the rest is history. From its beginning, it quickly grew into the go-to organization to assist cattlemen with their issues. WSGA is believed to be the second oldest state livestock organization in the U.S. In 1872, Wyoming was not a business-friendly state. The government in Washington D.C. wanted people to settle out West and develop communities. The Civil War was over, and the government wanted people to develop discoveries of gold in California, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming to help pay for the war. The transcontinental railroad had been completed and the southern areas of the state were being settled, but in areas north of the railroad and especially north of the Laramie Range, it was somewhat lawless. Building up a ranch was a hard business, but it didn’t stop people. The range was open and everyone’s cattle were kept to a certain area, but with no fences – cattle were mixed all the time. Large roundups were common, covering hundreds of miles as most ranchers were just getting started with smaller herds. Isolation was a way of life. Communities were far between, so ranchers had to protect themselves. WSGA was established to protect ranchers from rustlers. If you were an officer or member of WSGA, just getting to Cheyenne for meetings took time. Getting to a railroad to travel to Cheyenne was a trip itself. The determination and loyalty to the WSGA organization is still entrenched in its members today. Officers realize the need to be organized, just as much as they did in 1872. The commitment today of staff, members and officers is just as strong as 150 years ago. Along with Yellowstone Park celebrating their 150th anniversary, this year is the 150th year the Sun family has been ranching. My great-grandfather Tom Sun Sr. staked his first deeded lands at Devils Gate in 1872. He had been in the area for some years as a scout for the railroad at Fort Steele, mined for gold around the South Pass and Seminole Mountains area and outfitted for wealthy Europeans in central Wyoming. He developed the ranch while outfitting and mining gold. When he first started ranching, unfriendly Native Americans were one of his biggest problems. Remember, Custer’s Last Stand didn’t happen until June of 1876. Going through diaries, I read of huge grasshopper plagues happening at the time. Sun Sr. helped map out a proposed railroad line from Fort Steele north to the Sweetwater River to mine for soda. He went to Oregon a couple times to trail cattle and horses back to the ranch. It would be interesting to know when he first joined WSGA, I think it was around the 1890s. There is no doubt in my mind WSGA will last another 150 years. Thomas Jefferson once said, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” I agree, but I think we also learn from history to form the future. I hope to see WSGA members and nonmembers in Cheyenne, June 8-11 for the big WSGA 150th Anniversary Celebration. It’s going to be a good time.

GUEST OPINIONS Biden's Actions Are Causing Our Rising Prices By Conner Nicklas In March of 2021, the national average price for a gallon of gas was $2.898. This March, the same gallon costs $4.322. Similarly, the average price for a pound of ground beef in March 2021 was $4.21; this year, it costs $5.24. Other important products such as chicken, natural gas for heating homes and wheat and corn products have also all seen dramatic cost increases. In fact, inflation has surged to a 40 year high of 8.5 percent. Simply put, the price to survive for an average American has skyrocketed. What is worse is we currently have a presidential administration whose policies and actions are a direct cause of these price increases. Although President Biden

recently said in a speech he is doing “everything” within his power to bring down the price of gas and food and to fix the supply chain, his actions suggest otherwise. Consider the following examples. First, oil and gas development continues to be under attack. Last year, the Biden administration put a “pause” on all new oil and gas drilling leases. According to a study from the University of Wyoming, the federal lease moratorium restricted or prevented access to 2.9 billion barrels of potentially recoverable oil reserves on federal lands and the associated $12.9 billion in tax revenue. Then, on Good Friday, the Department of the Interior announced it would be ending the moratorium on new onshore mineral leases. How-

ever, the conditions surrounding the lifted restriction make the announcement a hollow gesture. The proposed lease sales will only cover 144,000 acres of land on 173 parcels. These 144,000 acres are a fraction of what was originally proposed for lease prior to Biden’s moratorium. Second, the administration is proposing to increase the royalty rate oil companies will have to pay the federal government from the traditional 12.5 percent to 18.75 percent. This would amount to a 50 percent increase. Couple this increased royalty rate to the many restrictions and red tape required to drill on federal land, it appears the Biden administration is attempting to essentially continue the leasing moratorium

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NEWS BRIEFS CSA announces changes

Colorado Simmental Association (CSA) announced a sale management change for the breed’s 2023 sale at the National Western Stock Show. “CSA is pleased to select Matt Macfarlane of M3 Marketing of California to manage the Simmental sale at the National Western Stock Show,” said CSA President Willie Altenburg. “As Simmental ranchers plan their spring breeding selection, we encourage them to consider an outstanding mating to bring to Denver.” CSA thanks Eberspacher Enterprises of Minnesota, who has been the sale manager for the past 28 years, Altenburg said. The January 2023 live sale will be called The One & Only. Paul Andrews, president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show stated, “Simmentals return to Denver for the 2023 show with their national sale and will be another great addition to our strong sale line-up in our new, state of the art Stockyards Event Center.” Andrews went on to add, “Our long history with the Simmental breed and their association is appreciated and we look forward to providing all the exhibitors with a great experience this January.” M3 Marketing and CSA will solicit quality consignments from all aspects of the breed. The sale will feature elite herdsire prospects, bred and open heifers, donors, flushes, pregnancies, embryos, plus herd or calf-crop picks. Jered Shipman of Texas will be auctioneer. Sale nominations are now open. Contact Macfarlane at 916-803-3113 or e-mail m3cattlemarketing@gmail.com to consign elite SimGenetics. The National Western’s Simmental events are expected to be Jan. 14-17, 2023. Judges and the schedule are being finalized. For updates, visit ColoradoSimmental.com.

UNL hosts farmers' market The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking farmers and vendors to participate in the second annual East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, which will take place on three Saturdays this summer. The events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13 and will feature a farmers’ market, as well as live music, food trucks, family activities and much more. “Hosting a farmers’ market on East Campus has been an incredible addition to our summer event line-up,” said Jessie Brophy, director of external engagement for IANR. There is no participation cost or stall fee for those who participate. Participation is expected all three Saturdays. More information and application materials may be found at discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors. For questions, contact Jessie Brophy at jbrophy3@ unl.edu.

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Texas A&M hosts webinar The Beef Cattle Marketing webinar for the West Region will be held online on May 4. The program will address market volatility factors. This Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will run from 11 a.m. to noon on the Zoom meeting platform. The free event was developed by the West Region Livestock Team of AgriLife Extension agents. The marketing program speakers are Ken Jordan, owner and operator of Jordan Cattle Auction and Shelby Horn, general manager of Abell Livestock. Topics discussed will include current market trends, marketing strategies, future market and insurance market volatility. Participants may register in advance at tx.ag/ BCMReg or call in on the day of the event to 346-2487799 and enter meeting ID: 980 9299 4860 and passcode 485845.

USDA reports meat supply Red meat and poultry supplies in cold storage have been slowly improving although they remain well below the fiveyear average. The situation varies greatly by protein and specific products. Total supply of beef, pork, chicken and turkey in cold storage at the end of March was 2.11 billion pounds, 4.2 percent higher than a year ago, but sill 8 percent lower than the five-year average. Inventory increased 1.1 percent from the previous month compared to an average 0.6 percent drawdown in the past five years. The total supply of beef in cold storage at the end of March was estimated at 536.9 million pounds, 11.2 percent higher than a year ago and 13.5 percent higher than the fiveyear average. This was the highest end of March beef inventory on record, driven in large part by more beef cuts in cold storage. The inventory of beef cuts in storage at the end of March was estimated at 53.8 million pounds, 53.8 percent higher than the previous year and 40.9 percent higher than the fiveyear average. Inventories of beef cuts were up six percent from the previous month compared to an average drawdown of two percent in the previous five years. The increase will help temper beef price inflammation once summer grilling demand gets underway. Boneless beef inventory was 487.2 million pounds, 8.1 percent higher than a year ago. Inventories increased 0.6 percent from the previous month compared to an average drawdown of 3.6 percent in the previous five years. High cow slaughter may have pushed more boneless beef supply in cold storage. The biggest increase in inventory has been in the West South Central Region.

WGFD reports wolf population Wyoming’s gray wolf population continues to meet all recovery criteria, according to the 2021 Wyoming Gray Wolf Monitoring and Management annual report by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The newly-published document details the gray wolf populations and conflict trends indicating stable and predictable management of the species. Wyoming is maintaining wolf numbers at healthy levels. It is the 20th consecutive year wolf numbers in Wyoming have exceeded the delisting criteria, and the fulfillment of the five-year post-delisting monitoring period required for species recovered and delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Established population objectives for wolves are outlined in the Wyoming Gray Wolf Management Plan. The plan guides wolf management in Wyoming and is the plan the state will continue to implement following the five-year post delisting monitoring period. Recovery criteria for Wyoming is at least 100 wolves and at least 10 breeding pairs outside Yellowstone National Park and the Wind River Reservation. Wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains – which includes Wyoming – are currently subject to an ongoing status review implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in response to multiple petitions filed requesting wolves to be relisted under the ESA. FWS is currently reviewing all state management programs and wolf population status in each state in the northern Rockies and is expected to release its determination in September 2022.

UW students win awards University of Wyoming (UW) students won a bevy of research honors during the recent Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) meeting in Newport Beach, Calif. Additionally, UW Professor Andrew Kniss, head of the Department of Plant Sciences, was honored as a WSWS Fellow for meritorious service to the organization. Competing against students at institutions across the Western U.S. and several Canadian provinces, UW students – all in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources – came away with several first- and second-place awards. In the master of science section in agronomy, Tyler Hicks of Fort Collins, Colo. took first place for his oral presentation, while Ryan Johnson of Torrington was second. Joe Ballenger, a graduate student from Ankeny, Iowa, took first place for his oral presentation in the basic biology and ecology category. Chloe Mattilio, a graduate student from Willow Street, Pa., won first place for her oral presentation in the range, forestry, natural areas category, while Jodie Crose, a graduate student from Oologah, Okla., was second. Crose also received the Elena Sanchez and Rita Beard memorial scholarships, which support outstanding students and early career invasive species managers.

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Proclamation signing – The Johnson Ranch in Elk Mountain received the 2022 Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Environmental Stewardship Program award. Pictured left to right, the Johnson Family, Gov. Mark Gordon, Dusty Downey of Audubon Rockies, Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Executive Director Kelli Little, WSGA Executive Vice President Jim Magagna and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto. WSGA photo

improving the quality of their land, conserving natural resources and serving the public have not gone unnoticed. The Johnson Ranch will celebrate this prestigious award and Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day with their community on June 28 in Elk Mountain. They will also be recognized at the WSGA’s 2022 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and 150th Anniversary Celebration

in Cheyenne on June 10, in the presence of WSGA members and ag industry leaders. “Good stewardship comes from right here, in Wyoming, with great people keeping their families going on the ranch,” stated Gordon during the proclamation signing. This article is courtesy of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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to deposit a ton of snow in the mountain regions of Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.” Impacted ranchers Campbell County’s Geis Cattle and Sheep Ranch owner Gwen Geis shares her experience with the recent snowfall and strong winds. “We got about six to 10 inches of snow, which is all in drifts and made choring difficult,” says Geis. “We did chores with tractors because of the visibility and drifts,” she explains. “For the most part our livestock did pretty well – we were fortunate to have everything pretty close. The cow/calf pairs were bedded down pretty good and we had a shed for our sheared sheep.” The ranch is not yet lambing, but they did lose a few calves as a result of the weekend storm. Geis recalls the last memorable snowstorm was in 1984 when her daughter was one-month-old. “The drifts look a lot the same to the ’84 blizzard, but it lasted a day or two longer,” she shares. Several surrounding ranchers in the impacted areas experienced similar conditions. “We weren’t quite as bad as people further east and south of us, but it was bad enough,” adds Kretschman Angus owner Kelby Kretschman. “It was a bit rough for one of our calving herds.” Located north of Arvada, the terrain in his country helped his herd get out of the wind. “We couldn’t see a lot of the outside cows,” he shares. “We fed a lot prior to the storm and luckily the storm only lasted about a day and a half.” Storm recap “We talked a lot about blizzard conditions, especially in northeast Wyoming,” says Day. “Some spots in northern Wyoming and southern Montana were warm enough to experience some rain and wet snow, places like Billings, Mont., Buffalo and Sheridan; but closer to the center of the storm, where it was a bit colder, there was significant snowfall.” In addition to snow, some parts of impacted

areas experienced 60 to 70 miles per hour winds with 83 miles per hour winds recorded in Scottsbluff, Neb., he notes. “The winds were horrendous,” he says. “Campbell, Crook, parts of Weston County, southeastern counties of Montana and southwest North Dakota experienced these blowing winds.” “Drifts will be around for a while, but there is a lot of water in the snow which will pay dividends down the road,” he adds. “For many portions of the state, snowpack equivalents are getting well above 100 percent of median after this most recent storm. We do need more, and I think more is coming.” Long-term patterns In the long-term, Day predicts more wet and stormy weather patterns for the northern part of the state and less moisture for

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Organizations agree on food assistance The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) applauded the Biden administration’s announcement April 27 stating the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are providing $670 million in food assistance to countries in need. Specifically, this announcement will utilize the $282 million in the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust and USDA will provide an additional $388 million through the Commodity Credit Corporation to help cover transportation costs. The funding will be spent on purchasing domestic wheat and other commodities as part of a food aid package to help feed people in countries experiencing food insecurity. The funding will also be used to cover

the costs of transporting the commodities to their destination. “Today’s action is an important step in helping get assistance to countries facing food insecurity, which has been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” NAWG CEO Chandler Goule stated. “Ukraine is a significant wheat exporting country, and Russia’s aggression has caused considerable market and global supply chain disruptions. Unlocking the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust will play a crucial role in helping address the urgent humanitarian needs resulting from this conflict.” NAWG and USW will continue to work with USDA on ways the industry can support food aid programs, while advocating for policies which benefit and enable U.S. farmers to continue growing wheat.

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southern Wyoming. “It’s really a case of the have and have nots,” he says. “There has really been some great moisture, depending on location.” “If you look at the last 30 days, there are heavier areas of moisture to the north [Montana, South and North Dakota, Washington, Oregon and parts of Idaho],” he says. “What really sticks out are these down sloping wind events bringing high winds and drier conditions across the Plains and Western region, with heavier moisture storms tracking more to the north.” “This has been the trend all spring and I think for the rest of April, but I do foresee some better opportunities in May,” he says. “We could have opportunities for wet weather and thunderstorms in the coming weeks.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Comments on this article can be sent to roundup@wylr.net.

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NCBA continued from page 1 WOTUS. “This amicus brief is essentially telling the Supreme Court the test used in determining whether a water is jurisdictional for federal regulation needs to be clear and limited,” Glover says. “This is the message we carry forward through our regulatory comments, and now we have the opportunity to share this with the Supreme Court as well and have them consider what the clear definition looks like.” She mentions producers feel constant “whiplash” after going back and forth with administrations on regulation changes year after year.

Glover notes, “Over the last 50 years, cattle producers and other resource managers have had to deal with 13 different iterations of what is considered WOTUS.” She says filing this amicus brief gives NCBA the opportunity to elevate the conversation of defining WOTUS. “I take this as some good news, but we still have a bit of road ahead before the issue is fully resolved,” Glover notes. NEPA regulation replacements Glover acknowledges producers’ concern with the Biden administration’s possible NEPA regulation updates. “For a lot of our cat-

tle producers and land managers, the constant refrain is the government just needs to let us do the good work we are doing,” she says. “Federal regulations need to be flexible enough to allow the good work cattle producers do to proceed.” Glover states NEPA has been noticeably inefficient and unadaptable for many years now. “Regulations need to be able to change and adapt with the current need,” Glover adds. In 2020, the Trump administration acknowledged NEPA must be more efficient and be returned to the original concept – NEPA is a process to evaluate, not a tool for perception of judging whether a project is good or bad, Glover says.

“This governmentwide guidance was finalized in 2020, and we knew pretty early in this administration it would be on the chopping block,” she adds. The Biden administration finalized the first of a two-stage rulemaking process to push back the 2020 guidance and return to the pre-2020 standard, making the considerations of impacts broader, says Glover. “Pre-2020 NEPA was inefficient,” says Glover. “It took too long, the analysis was too complicated, the scope was far too broad, it failed to consider important factors like local expertise, local input, socioeconomic and economic data. This phase two is where the rubber is going

to meet the road in terms of what it means for cattle producers.” “This first stage, this receding to a position we know is ineffective, is really disappointing,” Glover continues. Multi-year process “While we had some good news, we are disappointed with the steps this administration is taking in NEPA, and the fight is ahead of us,” says Glover. “The 2020 guidance was litigated, everything went to the courts, and we expect any future guidance to also go to the courts.” “Here at NCBA and PLC, our priorities remain the same,” she continues. “Use the simplest analysis which is appropriate for the project and make sure the expectations are clear

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throw this entire concept out the window and share my thoughts with my readers – truth be danged. However, I, like many columnists, form my opinions on facts. Two years ago, it was enough, but now it’s a bit more complicated. See, at this point in my life it’s hard for me to form an opinion. Not that I don’t have instant gut instincts or values and beliefs I uphold, but because my head spins from hearing and seeing both sides of every argument. Part of this is because I try to be objective and look at a story from all angles. But for the most part, this is because I can find information and “facts” on just about any subject in the world, from any perspective I want, with data to back up whatever claims I want supported. Better yet, I can do this all at the tip of my fingers with my handy, dandy smart phone. For instance, let’s take Fox and CNN. Right about now is where all the conservatives are nodding their heads and saying, “Yes, thank you!” in reference to the opinion Fox tells the truth and CNN is “fake news.” At this exact moment, though, all the liberals are reacting the same way, except in their minds Fox is fake news and CNN is honest. The reality of the situation, however, is both networks tell the same stories and sway them to fit whatever their viewership most likely agrees with.

and timely.” She notes NCBA is pushing for clarity, consistency, predictability and durability in NEPA regulations. “NEPA should never be a tool to stop progress,” Glover says. “It has to be a process to evaluate likely outcomes.” She mentions NCBA will continue working to ensure policymakers keep Western producers in mind for years to come. “This is one of these things producers will keep hearing about,” Glover says. “This is going to be a long, multiyear process.” Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net. First of all, this is not news – rather, it’s news on a spectrum. What they report may be truthful at its core, but on the outer layers, you’re getting information in the form of an opinion, not fact, much like a standard weekly column or blog post. Now, you can huff and puff at me all you want about this example, but I have to ask, if you’re a Fox watcher, when was the last time you switched channels and tuned into CNN? If you’re a CNN watcher, do you frequently channel surf on over to Fox? I rest my case. But you know what, maybe if these scenarios apply to you, you’re better off than me. When I started Activists vs. Agriculture in 2019, I had a farmer on one shoulder and a rancher on the other screaming in my ears to stand up for ag. Now, the farmer and the rancher are crowded on one shoulder, and on the other shoulder I’ve got a massive, non-GMO touting, gluten free, Netflix documentary referencing, 10 feet tall antiag activist weighing me down. Do I agree with the anti-ag monster of a person, pestering me on my shoulder? Heck no! But it’s funny, when I go to find hard facts to blow the giant’s argument out of the water, I have to dig to find a reliable source. I want to chalk it up to fake news, but c’mon people, it’s not even news at this point – it’s just fake. Don’t blindly trust opinion pieces like blog posts, columns, podcasts, YouTube videos, social media posts – like this column! Who’s to say I don’t share biased data to support the claims I make? Be skeptical. I try to be positive in every aspect of my life, and I give people the benefit of the doubt until it comes to research. Be skeptical, look for every side of the argument.

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CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and Current Conditions Wyoming experienced its 40th warmest and 27th driest March out of 128 years, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) database, retrieved April 26. Scaling to the county level, the adjacent tables show temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of March. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released April 21, shows 100 percent of Wyoming continues to experience abnormally dry conditions or moderate to extreme drought. View the cur-

rent USDM map at bit. ly/2S28VTA. Consider submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report at bit.ly/3c4WRLR. Eight to 14-day, onemonth and grass forecasts NOAA’s eight to 14-day forecast for May 4-10, made March 26, shows near normal temperatures for almost all of Wyoming. The exception is the northwest corner of the state where there is a 33 to 40 percent probability for below average temperatures. For the same timeframe, the forecast shows a 33 to 50 percent probability for above normal precipitation throughout Wyoming. The May forecast, made April 21, indicates

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Dru Myron Roberts June 15, 1949 – April 21, 2022

Dru Myron Roberts was born June 15, 1949 in Jackson to Richard “Dick” Eugene Roberts and Leona Avilla Osborne. He died April 21 at his home. He was the oldest of six kids, followed by Dianne, Louis, Jenny, Zac and Lisa (Stub). After graduating from Pinedale High School in 1967, he attended Casper College before transferring to Ricks College on a rodeo scholarship. In November 1970, he took a trip to his college roommate’s home to preg test their cattle. There he met the love of his life Tawny Jo Frandsen. On July 10, 1971, Dru and Tawny were married and remained side by side for over 50 years. Shortly after the wedding Dru’s father passed away and Dru took over the outfitting business in partnership with his brother Louis. The outfitting and cattle partnership with Louis, Leisa, Dru and Tawny carried on for over 25 years. After selling all of their cows in 1998, the couple started selling pasture and contracting their cowboy skills and primarily cowboyed for Barney Ranches of Big Piney. To this union three children were born. Tracy Jo in June 1974, Justin Dick in December 1975 and Deena Mae in April 1979. Tawny’s niece Wendy Jolene Hill visited the family on

numerous occasions throughout her life and lived with the family during her high school years where she was raised as a daughter. Dru and Tawny have always had their door open to friends and family, and their home has been the site for many get togethers, weddings and celebrations. Dru became an ordained wedding officiant and officiated the weddings of his granddaughter and a nephew. Dru competed in all rodeo timed events for much of his life. During this time, he was the pickup man in Big Piney and Pinedale. He continued team roping and was most proud he was able to compete with his wife Tawny and son Justin. As an outfitter, he joined the Wyoming Outfitters Association and served as president for two years. He was also elected to the Sublette County School District Number One School Board for 13 years and was chairman for 11 of those years. During the long winters, Dru and Tawny worked on many pole furniture projects and Dru had great skills etching glass. Family has always been the most important thing in Dru’s life and has been enriched with the continued additions of 11 grandchildren and six greatgrandkids. He was preceded in death by his grandson Wyatt Clancy Martin; parents Dick and Leona; brother Louis X.; and nephew Jory Z. Tatro. He is survived by his wife Tawny; children Tracy (Ray) Pape, Justin (Linda) Roberts, Deena (Don) Martin, Wendy (Adrian) Brauer; grandchildren

a 33 to 40 percent chance of below normal temperatures in the northeast corner of Wyoming, and a 33 to 50 percent chance of above normal temperatures along the southern third of the state. There is an equal chance of below, near or above normal temperatures for the rest of the state. For the same time frame, there is a 33 to 40 percent probability for above normal precipitation along much of the northern border of Wyoming, and a 33 to 50 percent probability for below normal precipitation for the southern third of the state. For the rest of Wyoming, there is an equal chance of below, near or Lainy Jo (Patrick) Williams, Ray Camden “RC” Pape, Jake Dru Pape, Tayla Marie Roberts, Lyndsey Nicole Martin, Dustin Lane Martin, Riley Myron Martin, Kali Mae Martin, Hattan A Brauer, Parker Sage Brauer, Morgan Jade Brauer; greatgrandchildren Breckley Jo Williams, Isla Reagan Williams, Mila Leona and Ellarya RayAnn Williams, Huxley Aurora and Alessia Dawn Williams; siblings Dianne (Joe) Boroff, Leisa Roberts (in-law), Jenny Roberts (Pat Clark), Zac (Patti) Roberts, Lisa (Stub) Tatro; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Sublette County Fairgrounds on May 8 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations be made to Antiphospholipid Syndrome Foundation of America or Kicking Cancer in Sublette County.

above normal precipitation during the month of May. For details and to view more NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa.gov. The first set of 2022 grass forecast maps, which forecast grassland productivity, are available. Visit grasscast.unl.edu/ to view the maps, which are updated biweekly. Windy K. Kelley is the regional Extension program coordinator and state specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plains Climate Hub, University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@ uwyo.eduor or 307-367438.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Educator

Extenstion Educator Urges Producers to be Mindful of Drought Impact on Various Crops This past winter and the start of spring have been dry and windy. Current forecasts, as of April 20, for snowpack and potential runoff are between 75 percent to 99 percent across the state, with the exceptions of the Laramie River watershed which is at 104 percent and the Cheyenne River watershed, which is at 67 percent. This dry pattern can also be seen in Wyoming’s drought monitor report, which indicates every part of Wyoming is in some level of dry or drought condition. It goes without saying, these dry conditions will most likely have an impact on Wyoming’s agriculture. Currently, attention is focused on potential irrigation levels for the season. Throughout this year, producers will need to watch out for drought impacts on crops in their

operations. Producers should report any potential losses to Farm Service Agency (FSA) and crop insurance companies at the first indication of yield loss due to weather related events. High nitrate levels in forages Everyone knows drought conditions tend to produce lower yields in native and cultivated forages, especially non-irrigated forage production dependent on precipitation. Drought conditions also increase the risk of toxic plants, especially in situations when toxic plants are the only thing green in a pasture. Similar to toxic plants, drought stress on forages can induce high nitrate levels which can result in toxic levels in livestock. This is typically thought of as being an issue in drought

stressed oats. However, it’s actually a problem in all small grain forages such as oats, wheat, barley, corn, etc. High nitrates can also be found in other types of crops, weeds and fertilized pastures grazed during the growing season. Managing alfalfa Nitrates are not a concern with alfalfa; however, under dry conditions alfalfa can produce higher crude protein levels and digestible matter, which can lead to an increase in bloat potential in situations where livestock directly graze alfalfa or eat green chopped alfalfa. The best drought management techniques for alfalfa include harvest timing, irrigation and insect control. To maintain a healthy stand of alfalfa harvests, plants need to be managed appropriately to maintain root vigor and health. This is accomplished by properly timing harvests and maintaining good above-ground growth. Harvest timings are usually based on the percent of bloom. Producers should be aware drought stressed alfalfa can bloom earlier than normal, while plants are still short. This puts root reserves at risk because they have not had appropriate time to recover from the previous harvest. Alfalfa stands should be

left uncut if they do not exceed 15 inches in height. If irrigation is limited, try to maintain alfalfa fields based on water needs. It is critical to get water back on the field as soon as possible after harvest. A maximum of 10 to 15 days after cutting is ideal. The last drought management strategy is insect control. Drought conditions can change insect behavior or enhance insect problems. For example, rangeland insects like grasshoppers move into alfalfa fields in search of food sources. Also, remember to watch for flower-feeding insects, such as blister beetles, especially when alfalfa is cut at high percentages of bloom. Drought effects on corn yields Corn yields are very susceptible to drought conditions, with yield losses resulting from four consecutive days or more of water stress. Leaf rolling is the primary symptom of drought, with greying of leaf tissue in severe conditions. The greatest water demand for the crop is in the late vegetative stages through the blister stage, though yield loss can occur any time during the crop life cycle. The crop development stage dictates the type of loss incurred by drought. For example, stress during the sixth and eighth leaf

stages results in fewer kernel rows, but stress at the eighth leaf to 17th leaf stage results in fewer kernels per row. Drought stress during pollination ultimately results in poor pollination and fewer kernels per ear. Temperatures greater than 95 degrees Fahrenheit during pollination with low humidity and low soil moisture levels can result in poor pollination because of desiccation of silks and damaged pollen grains. Pollen is killed once temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Management depends on remaining yield potential for the year, which should be assessed after pollination occurs. The success of pollination is determined with a shake test directly after pollination or assessing how many kernels are expanding during the blister stage between seven to 10 days after pollination. Manage the field with normal activities if good pollination has taken place. Producers should consider harvesting poorly pollinated fields for forage or silage. Wheat developmental periods Wheat yields can be impacted during three developmental periods: germination through tillering; jointing through flow-

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ering; and grain fill. The first developmental period impacts the number of heads produced, the second period impacts the number of kernels per head, while the third period impacts seed weight. Drought stress during flowering and grain fill results in the most significant yield loss. Drought impacts more than yields, it also affects crop diseases, insect pests, fertility programs, tillage, harvest equipment and quality of irrigation water. All these production impacts contribute to the overall economic impact droughts cause to agriculture markets, food availability and consumer prices. Current drought conditions are causing low soil moisture levels for spring planting. Possible shortages in irrigation water may impact yields in perennial pastures. If feasible, manage irrigation timings and schedules to target critical crop development stages to minimize yield losses caused by drought. Maintain good records which can be used to report any potential losses to the FSA and crop insurance companies at the first indication of yield loss. Jeremiah Vardiman is a University of Wyoming Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Educator. He can be reached at jvardima@uwyo.edu.

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CALENDAR

May 5 May 5

Submit your events to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net.

EVENTS May 3

May 4 May 10

May 11 May 17

May 19-21 May 20-22 May 23-24 May 23-27 May 25

May 26-27 May 27-29 June 4-5 June 8 June 8-9 June 8-11 June 9-11 June 11 June 11-12 June 10 June 12-18 June 16-18 June 18 June 18-19

Invasive Grass and Weeds Workshop, 3-6 p.m., George Amos Memorial Building Cottonwood Room, Gillette. For more information, visit uwagnews. com/2022/04/01/invasive-grass-weed-workshops-in-gillette-sheridan-sundance-may-3-10-17/. Beef Cattle Marketing Webinar, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., online. To register in advance, visit tx.ag/BCMReg or call in on the day of the event to 346-248-7799 and enter meeting ID: 980 9299 4860 and passcode 485845. Invasive Grass and Weeds Workshop, 3-6 p.m., University of Wyoming Extension Center, Sheridan. For more information, visit uwagnews. com/2022/04/01/invasive-grass-weed-workshops-in-gillette-sheridan-sundance-may-3-10-17/. Wyoming Stock Growers Association Young Producers Assembly “Profitable Ranching” with Burke Teichert, 12-5 p.m., Heritage Barn, Lyman. For more information and to register, visit wysga.org. Invasive Grass and Weeds Workshop, 3-6 p.m., University of Wyoming Crook County Courthouse Community Room, Sundance. For more information, visit uwagnews.com/2022/04/01/invasive-grass-weed-workshops-in-gillette-sheridan-sundance-may-3-10-17/. American National CattleWomen’s Region V Convention, Cody. For more information and to register, visit ancw.org/event-4591167. Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, Sheridan. For more information, visit leathercraftersjournal.com. Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce Meeting, 8 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Casper. Wyoming Ranch Camp, Queen Mountain Lodge, Broadbent Ranch, Evanston. For more information, e-mail hrhill@uwyo.edu or cmarsha1@uwyo.edu. Applications will be accepted until registration is full. Pinedale Anticline Annual Planning Meeting, 10 a.m., Bureau of Land Management Field Office, Pinedale. For more information, visit blm.gov/wyoming/ jio-papo/papo or contact Brandon Teppo at 307-367-5382 or e-mail bteppo@ blm.gov, or Doug Linn at 307-367-5302 or e-mail dlinn@blm.gov. Sandhills Cattle Association’s 83rd Annual Convention, Atkinson Community Center, Atkinson, Neb. For more information and to register, visit sandhillscattle.com/. Buck Brannaman Horsemanship Clinic, Seven Downs Arena, Spearfish, S.D. For more information, contact Deb Shimon at debshimon@yahoo.com or call 605-515-3995. Breed Bash Youth Cattle Event, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, Colo. For more information, e-mail breedbash@gmail.com. Wyoming Beef Council Beef Quality Assurance Training, 2 p.m., Little America, Cheyenne. To reserve a spot, contact Gary Gwin at gary.gwin1@ wyo.gov or call 307-777-7396. Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce Meeting, 8 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Casper. Wyoming Stock Growers Association 150th Anniversary Celebration and Summer Meeting, Little America, Cheyenne. For more information and to register, visit wysga.org. Youth Entrepreneur Development Weekend, Casper. For more information, call Kellie Chichester at 307-334-3534 or e-mail kelliec@uwyo.edu. East Campus Discovery Days and Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors. 75th Annual Hulett Rodeo, Hulett. For more information, visit Facebook Hulett Rodeo or rodeohulettwy.com/. Wyoming Leadership, Education and Development Application Deadline. For more information, visit wylead.com or contact Cindy Garretson-Weibel at wylead@gmail.com or 307-214-5080. College National Finals Rodeo, Ford Wyoming Center, Casper. For more information, visit cnfr.com. Youth Entrepreneur Development Weekend, Afton. For more information, call Kellie Chichester at 307-334-3534 or e-mail kelliec@uwyo.edu. 11th Annual Chris LeDoux Days, Harold Jarrad Park, Kaycee. For more information, visit chrisledoux.com. Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo, Encampment-Riverside Lions Club Arena, Encampment. For more information, visit woodchoppersjamboree.org.

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April 28 – 385 Head • Cows and Bulls Steady BULLS Clay Creek Angus - Greybull 1 Blk Bull, 1765# ........................ $11000 1 Blk Bull, 2075# ........................$10800 Blackstar Cattle - Hyattville 1 Hrfd Bull, 1920# ......................$10950 1 Hrfd Bull, 2425# ......................$10100 Caldwell, Brad - Dallas 1 Blk Bull, 2235# ........................$10500 Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 XBred Bull, 1780#...................$10350 1 XBred Bull, 1850#.....................$9100 Jones, Terry - Otto 1 Blk Bull, 1020# ........................$10250 1 Blk Bull, 1170# ..........................$9700 1 Blk Bull, 1725# ..........................$9500 Gifford Ranch LLC - Basin 1 Blk Bull, 1755# ..........................$9650 1 Blk Bull, 1940# ..........................$9500 COWS Bower, Keith - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1295#.........................$8550 1 Blk Cow, 1240#.........................$8500

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1 Blk Cow, 1435#.........................$82 Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 2 Hfrd Cows, avg. 1135# .............$8550 1 Hrfd Cow, 1540# .......................$8000 Steele, Edward, Jr. - Deaver 1 Hrfd Cow, 1195# .......................$8500 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1298#.............$7900 Nation, John - Lovell 1 CharX Cow, 1390# ...................$8500 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1365#...............$8100 Jones, Terry - Otto 1 Blk Cow, 1055#.........................$8500 1 Blk Cow, 1325#.........................$8300 Arnold, William - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1660#.........................$8450 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1425#...............$8250 1 Blk Cow, 1460#.........................$8150 Nation Livestock - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1455#.........................$8400 Lewton, Kent - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1470#.........................$8350 1 Blk Cow, 1440#.........................$8300 Thomas B. Jones Living Trust - Powell 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1418#...............$8350 1 Blk Cow, 1295#.........................$8100 1 Blk Cow, 1510#.........................$8050 Carter Cattle Inc. - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1180# ...............$8300 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1288#...............$8100 TE Ranch Ltd Part - Cody 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1373#...............$8250 1 Blk Cow, 1420#.........................$8200 1 Blk Cow, 1325#.........................$8150 Riley, Michael - Burlington 1 Red Cow, 1585# .......................$8250 2 Red Cows, avg. 1733#.............$8150 00

1 RWF Cow, 1370# .....................$8000 Dausman, S. Dave - Lovell 1 BWF Cow, 1665# .....................$8250 Bassett, Jackson - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1490#.........................$8200 1 Blk Cow, 1395#.........................$8000 Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1325#.........................$8200 1 Blk Cow, 1255#.........................$8000 Klitzke, Leroy - Greybull 1 BWF Cow, 1305# .....................$8150 1 Blk Cow, 1475#.........................$8050 Gifford Ranch LLC - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1230#.........................$8000 Clay Creek Angus - Greybull 1 Blk Cow, 1450#.........................$8000 E O Bischoff Ranch - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1200#.........................$8000 Bischoff, Tyrell - Lovell 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1340# ...........$7950 PAIRS Nation, John - Lovell 2 Blk Pairs, 3-4 YO ............. $1850/Hd. 12 Mxd Pairs, 5-6 YO ......... $1700/Hd. 20 Mxd Pairs, ST ................ $1450/Hd. Nation Livestock - Lovell 2 CharX Pairs, 5-6 YO........ $1500/Hd. 17 CharX Pairs, ST............. $1475/Hd. Thomas B. Jones Living Trust - Powell 1 Blk Pair, Hfr ...................... $1410/Hd. HEIFERETTE Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1065# .........$10600 4 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1093# .........$10400 Arnold, William - Basin 1 Blk Hrette, 1040# ....................$10550 Lewton, Kent - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1068# .........$10200

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SALES

Alkali Inc Bull Sale, at the ranch, Ekalaka, Mont., 406-975-6288 J Spear Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock Auction, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-685-5964, 605-279-1026 XL Angus Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Evansville, 307-258-0107 Best of the Rockies Horse Sale, Cody, 307-272-8792, codyhorsesale.com Final WYO Quarter Horse, Arena, Ranch Broke Gelding and Production Sale, Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, 307-864-5671, 307-2720593, wyohorses.com Pitchfork Ranch Horse Sale, Pitchfork Ranch, Meeteetse, 307-272-8792, pitchforkhorsesale.com Healing Horse Ranch Horse Sale, Parshall, N.D., 701-721-9248 Superior Livestock Auction Corn Belt Classic XXIIII, The Marriott South Sioux Riverfront, South Sioux City, Neb., 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com Coyote Creek Angus Complete Dispersion, at the ranch, Hayden, Colo., 307-276-2190, 970-214-5414, coyotecreekangus.com Jake Clark’s Mule Days Events & Auction, Ralston, 307-272-8792, saddlemule.com 44th Annual Wyoming All Breed Gaited Horse Sale, Park County Fairgrounds, Powell, 307-272-3743, 307-431-2109, hennyauctionwy.com Northern Livestock Video Auction Early Summer Special, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com Cattle Country Video High Plains Showcase Sale, Goshen County Rendezvous Center, Torrington, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com Western Video Market, Silver Legacy, Reno, Nev., 530-347-3793, wvmcattle. com Superior Livestock Auction Week in the Rockies XXXIIII, Cheyenne, 800422-2117, superiorlivestock.com Northern Livestock Video Auction Summertime Classic, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com Superior Livestock Auction Video Royale XXX, Winnemucca, Nev., 800422-2117, superiorlivestock.com Cattle Country Video Oregon Trail Classic Sale, Gering Civic Center, Gering, Neb., 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com Western Video Market, Little America, Cheyenne, 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com Northern Livestock Video Auction Early Fall Preview, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com Superior Livestock Auction Big Horn Classic XVIII, Sheridan, 800-4222117, superiorlivestock.com Northern Premier Invitational Horse Sale, Roundup Rodeo Grounds Arena, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-210-3329

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

When God Created Mothers Recently, a local reader of this column said I needed some new material and submitted the following “Mother’s Day” article by Erma Bombeck. Enjoy. When the good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of “overtime” when the angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 180 moveable parts, all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that disappears when she stands up; a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; and six pairs of hands.” The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands, no way.” “It’s not the hands causing me problems,” said the Lord. “It’s the three pairs of eyes mothers have to have.” “That’s on the standard model?” asked the angel. The Lord nodded, “One pair sees through closed doors when she asks, ‘What are you kids doing in there?’ when she already knows. Another in the back of her head sees what she shouldn’t

but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front can look at a child when he goofs up and say, ‘I understand and I love you,’ without so much as uttering a word.” “Lord,” said the angel, touching His sleeve gently. “Come to bed. Tomorrow . . . .” “I can’t,” said the Lord. “I’m too close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick, can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger and can get a nineyear-old to stand under a

shower.” The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed. “But tough!” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure.” “Can it think! Not only think, but it can reason and compromise,” said the Creator. Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told You, You were trying to put too much into this model.” “It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.” “What’s it for?” asked the angel “It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride,” said the Lord. “You are a genius,” said the angel. The Lord looked somber, “I didn’t put it there.”

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 4-27

400-500 600-700 700-800 UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING 185 170-175

175-183 136-161

175-187.50 157

160-188 155-160

154

191

171-216 151-194

181-217 151-176

1213

Centennial 4-22 Crawford 4-22 2836 Riverton 4-26 255

175

161-168 139-155.50

161-196.50 147-177

144-149 148.50

Over 800

Sltr Bull Sltr Cows

Stock Cows Pairs

140-142.50

85-109.50 58-86

89.50-120 $1000-$1575

98-109 63.50-87

$1225-$1470 $1480-$1950

168-183.75 136-163

147-166 117-143

170

160

Torrington 4-22 St. Onge 4-22 807

186

154-179 180

182-199 156.50-172.25

170-172 148-164

147-154.50 145-156

135.50-149

Big Horn Basin 4-28 385 Billings 4- 28 3816

180-197.50 156-195.50

185-188

175-201 158-186.50

157-180 151-178.50

154-166 141-154.50

132-155 130-141

PAYS Centennial St. Onge

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Month

Week Prev

This Week

158.45 164.85 176.45 179.28 181.48

155.93 157.95 170.40 173.40 175.78

APRIL MAY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

62-114 $800-$1675

Change -2.52 -6.90 -6.05 -5.88 -5.70

97-109 75-88

95-113

90.50-121 70-122

$1425-$1825

91-110 79-85.50

$1410-$1850

86-110 61.50-84

90.50-111 $600-$1860

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev MAY 10.68 JULY 10.76 SEPTEMBER 10.75 DECEMBER 10.73

This Week 10.74 10.86 10.85 10.83

Change +0.06 +0.10 +0.10 +0.10

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.99 7.95 7.55 7.39

8.16 8.13 7.70 7.52

MAY JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER

Slaughter Bucks

Change +0.17 +0.18 +0.15 +0.13

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

No Report 1307

-5.60 -6.00 -5.23 -4.25 -3.25

WHEAT FUTURES

96-102.50 70-85.50

Stock Ewes

138.50 133.90 136.35 143.05 148.90

SETT PRICE

103-109 50-86.50

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

144.10 139.90 141.58 147.30 152.15

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Steers Heifers

May 24, 2019

This Week

APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 29, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

260-325

120-350

87.50-200

80-215

No Report

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 8.1850-8.2350 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 10.4125-10.6625 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 45-51.50/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 35/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 50-52.60/cwt Den-Rate 50/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 44/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45-47/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of April 22, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly 10.00-20.00 higher, except traditional lambs at Sioux Falls 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were mostly firm to 10.00 higher. Feeder lambs were not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 6,854 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,945 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 105-165 lbs 185.00-205.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 287.50-305.00; 155 lbs 252.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 130-140 lbs 225.00-235.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 120-125 lbs 150.00-175.00; 150160 lbs 135.00-150.00. Equity Coop: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 312.00-347.00; 60-70 lbs 298.00348.00, few 354.00; 70-80 lbs 292.00-346.00; 80-90 lbs 280.00-322.00, few 334.00; 90-110 lbs 290.00-318.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 310.00-336.00; 60-70 lbs 300.00-326.00; 70-80 lbs 286.00-324.00; 90-110 lbs 280.00-295.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 295.00-305.00; 80-90 lbs 280.00-315.00; 90-100 lbs 295.00-300.00, few 320.00. hair 80-90 lbs 290.00-310.00; 90-100 lbs 277.50-302.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 67 lbs 220.00; 78 lbs 260.00; 81 lbs 270.00; 90-100 lbs 275.00-285.00. hair 50-60 lbs 265.00-275.00; 69 lbs 265.00; 70-80 lbs 255.00-270.00; 90 lbs 275.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 79 lbs 230.00, 80 lbs 180.00, 90-100 lbs 180.00-192.50; new crop 74 lbs 279.00, 112 lbs 224.00. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 90.00-102.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 110.00-142.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 132.00-165.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 110.00-152.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 108.00-124.00; Cull 1 80.00-102.00. Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 150.00-170.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 140.00-185.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 110.00-140.00; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 60.00-100.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 100.00-115.00, hair 105.00-145.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 71.00105.00; Cull 1 65.00-70.00. Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 81.00-98.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 92.00-108.00, hair 97.00-122.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 110.00126.00, hair 117.50-125.00; Cull 1 97.50-106.00. Equity Coop: no sales. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 40-50 lbs 284.00-300.00. hair 30-40 lbs 312.00340.00; 40-50 lbs 304.00-340.00. Ft. Collins. CO: 40-50 lbs 250.00-270.00; 50-60 lbs 262.50-282.50; 60-70 lbs 250.00-280.00; 98 lbs 260.00; 113 lbs 245.00. hair 41 lbs 315.00; 50-60 lbs 287.50-305.00; 60-70 lbs 267.50-285.00; 80-90 lbs 265.00. South Dakota: 45 lbs 365.00; 50-60 lbs 335.00-342.50, few 365.00; 60-70 lbs 325.00-335.00; 70-80 lbs 306.00-315.00; 80-90 lbs 291.00-

305.00; 93 lbs 285.00. hair 34 lbs 304.00; 52 lbs 310.00. Billings: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: yearling hair 80-100 lbs 220.00-228.00/cwt; mixed age hair 90-135 lbs 158.00-214.00/cwt.. Ft. Collins, CO: yearling hair 400.00/head; young hair 325.00/ head. South Dakota: bred middle age 120.00-310.00/head. Billings: bred young 380.00-390.00/head. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 35,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 42,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of April 22, 2022 In Australia this week, they are currently on a one-week Easter recess. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S. C. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean. Schlumberger Dry formula is used for yield determination. The 75-85 percent of Australia price range can be used as an estimated value of clean domestic prices FOB the warehouse and gross producer. These are estimated domestic values and may vary depending on current market conditions, yield, strength, length, colored fiber content, poly contamination, and other quality factors. Wyoming Hay Summary As of April 28, 2022 Compared to last week all reported forage products sold fully steady. Demand continues to be very good with a lot of livestock owners looking to buy feed. Some talks of prospective buyers wanting to line up contracts of new crop hay, but producers are on the fence about the idea. Spotty rain showers in some areas of the state with light to heavy snow in other areas. Most reports in the West that barley and other spring planted forages have yet to emerge as they need moisture. Some producers are planting alfalfa.. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 225-235 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200-210 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 315 Western Wyoming Alfalfa Cubes 320 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Small Square 280-300 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of April 28, 2022 Compared to last week alfalfa bales sold steady to 15.00 higher, grass hay sold steady to 20.00 higher. Ground and delivered alfalfa in the Platte Valley traded steady to 10.00 higher and ground and delivered cornstalks sold steady to 5.00 higher. Ground and delivered hay in the Central and Panhandle sold steady. Demand was very good as several cattlemen or livestock owners continue to look for hay to purchase. Available hay is limited and if one needs a few bales or a load they are going to have to pay up to get it. Hopefully Mother Nature will provide some much-needed moisture this weekend across the state. Several farmers have been running pivots since March on winter crops and extensively through April to have some moisture to plant into. Central Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 190-205 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Large Round 210 Small Square 220 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 150 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Fair/Good Small Square 6/bale Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 310 Pellets Dehydrated 340 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 165

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.11 7.09 5.97 5.90

6.93 6.72 5.97 5.96

MAY JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER

Change -0.18 -0.37 NC +0.06

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

MAY JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

This Week

17.48 17.19 16.64 15.80

17.06 16.85 16.33 15.59

Change -0.42 -0.34 -0.31 -0.21

CUTOUT VALUES CUTOUT VALUES Primal Rib Primal Chuck Primal Round Primal Loin

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

269.85 429.46 206.74 217.60 373.64

272.85 431.24 208.15 222.85 377.45

273.95 463.02 205.65 195.93 404.23

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

143.02 142.91 232.29 230.95

141.02 140.21 225.89 225.15

121.36 120.95 192.11 192.49

Alfalfa - Good/Premium - Delivered Large Round 170 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140-150 Alfalfa Ground 190-200 Pellets Dehydrated 280-305 Corn Stalk Large Round 60 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 105-110 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 200 Large Square 200-230 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE South Dakota Hay Summary As of April 22, 2022 Compared to last week: Alfalfa and grass hay steady to higher undertones. Very good demand for all qualities and types of forage. Warm spring weather has been elusive, as cold and windy weather has been the pattern for much of the month. Warmer temps in the forecast at the end of the week, but cooler at the start of next week. Soil temps have been too cold for spring planting, frost still in the ground in some areas. Grass is trying to green up slowly, but moisture will be needed to get it growing. Drought concerns remain across the state, other than the extreme northeastern corner of SD where very wet conditions are reported. N/A Alfalfa - Premium Large Round 250 Large Square 265-275 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Round 200 Grass - Good Large Round 190 Straw - Wheat Small Square 6/bale Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Worthing, SD

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Notice NOTICE: Publication in this newspaper does not guarantee the legitimacy of any offer or solicitation. Take reasonable steps to evaluate an offer before you send money or provide personal/financial information to an advertiser. If you have questions or believe you have been the victim of fraud, contact the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit, 109 Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-6397 .....TFN

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This year’s speakers: Amanda Radke, The Shark Farmer - Rob Sharkey, and many more. Dance the evening away with the Twin River Band after the Scholarship Benefit Auction.

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LSH. Dues paid until 2023. $3,000, reduced! Now $2,500. Call 307-467-5679 ..............5/7 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, RHH, good thru Jan 1, 2025. $3,000 OBO. Call Blair Newman, 307-5321592 ............................. 5/14 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LSH, good thru Jan 1, 2025. $3,000 OBO. Call Blair Newman, 307-532-1592............ 5/14 WYOMING BRAND REGISTERED BY GOELET GALLATIN IN 1912. LRC, BS, LSH. Irons available, seller will pay transfer fees. $6,500. Call 307-272-4215 ............5/21 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC AND LHH. Very rare. Can use one iron. Renewed to Jan. 2031, $5,000 OBO. Call 307-7512336 .................................... 4/16

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES FOR SALE: Out of trophy winning working bloodlines, born Jan. 26, $700 OBO. Call 307645-3322 ............................5/7

Help Wanted

FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING CDL A & B DRIVERS with experience and with no experience. 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970-353-6666, griselda.islas@ fortressds.com, www.fortressds.com .................................5/21

Brands

AKC AIREDALE TERRIER PUPPIES FOR SALE: Ready for pickup May 6. Vaccines up to date, dewclaws removed, tails docked, deworming complete. Out of good working stock. Females and limited males still available. Breeding rights and papers included, $2,000 with partial deposit required. Contact 406-321-4797. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ..................... 5/7

For more information, visit www.SandhillsCattle.com or call 402-376-2310

CROELL IS LOOKING TO FILL 2 FULL-TIME POSITIONS FOR A MECHANIC AND REDI-MIX DRIVER: Deliver concrete to job sites following safety guidelines, Class B CDL required, $25-$28/ hour DOE. Mechanic $35/hour DOE. To apply and for full job descriptions and wages, visit our website at www.croell. com/careers/positions or call Judd 307-359-1550. Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer ..................................5/7

ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell), or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com..................4/30

Dogs

Other events: Trade show, cookoff, golf classic, bred heifer contest, and so much more.

DEVILS TOWER FOREST PRODUCTS INC., A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY, IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PLANER/BAGGER/DAYS, BOILER/KILN NIGHT SHIFT POSITION AND SAWMILL NIGHT POSITION: Benefit package includes company paid medical and dental insurance (including dependents), life insurance, company-matching 401(k) retirement program, safety incentives, holiday pay and paid vacation. As an added incentive, you will receive a $500 “signing bonus” after 180 days, attendance and safety conditions apply to sign on bonus. Mandatory employment and random drug testing is conducted, DOE. Contact Joe Ortneraat 307-467-5252, you can also send your application (www.neimanenterprises.com) with resume to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp. com, E.O.E.........................5/7

Financial Services

Solar Water Pumping Systems Water Well Services • Well & Pipeline Design Submersible Pump Specialist Scott Blakeley, Owner ppr@pronghornpump.com www.pronghornpump.com

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022 CORY’S FIELD SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN UNDERGROUND IMAGING, locating underground water sources for stock and domestic wells. For more information, call Ray, 720-517-2444 ................... 5/7

Auctions

Torrington Livestock Markets 307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com

Financial Services AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 4.5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545, or check out our website www. agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! ............................. 5/21

QUEENSLAND HEELER PUPPIES!! Born Feb. 25, mom 25 lbs., dad 38 lbs., 2 blue females available. ALSO, Queensland Heeler/Toy Aussie cross pups, mom is miniature Queensland Heeler (15 lbs.), dad Toy Australian Shepherd (7 bls.), born Dec. 3, 2021 (vet checked), 1 male and 1 female available, bred for health/disposition, 3 pup shots. All pups come with a 1 year health guarantee, file, starter bag and UTD shots. For more information, pricing and delivery options, call 406-581-7586. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ...........5/7 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Ranch raised, run with livestock every day, parents onsite, proven bloodlines. Ready to go to work!! Nine and 4-month-old pups available. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years. Moving and need to place in their new home before the move, $350. For more information, call 406207-7674 ..........................5/14 AKC LAB PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yellows, dark chocolates and dark reds. Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registration. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for 20-plus years. Look at the rest but buy the best. Both parents on site for viewing. Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is received. Doug Altman, Mitchell, S.D. Call/text 605-999-7149, click the our labs tab on the website for pictures, www.southdakotayellowlabs.com ............ 4/30

Dogs

Angus

CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD PUPS FOR SALE: Males and females, born April 26. Protect your family, property, livestock with this ancient, herding, guard dog!! $750. Please call 406210-4807 ............................5/7

TWO-YEAR-OLD AND YEARLING CALVING EASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE. AI’d to Byergo Black Magic, Tour of Duty and Enhance. Some embryo transfers. Fertility tested and ready to go. Will consider lease option. Clark, WY. Call 307-645-3322 .....................5/7

TWO BORDER COLLIE/ MCNAB CROSS MALE PUPS, ranch raised. Call 530-961-2543 or 530-961-2542 ...............4/30

Cattle CUSTOM CATTLE WORK: Hard to gather cattle, no problem. I have seasoned cowdogs and horses. Experience handling cattle care. Will be in Cody, WY June, July and August. If you need help, call 405-5388221..................................5/21 STAIRCASE CHAROLAIS AND RED ANGUS PRIVATE TREATY BULLS: Offering 16 Charolais and 13 Red Angus yearling bulls for sale. Located southeast of Lyman, NE. Visit www.staircasebulls.com for pedigrees and more information. $2,000-$4,000. Amy & Agustus Cross, 308-631-1952 or 307-575-5860...............5/14 AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: Ten 3/4 blood heifer calves, weighing approximately 600 lbs., DNA verified and EID tagged to insure authenticity; 4 2-year-old 1/2 blood Akaushi bulls; 20 full-blood 2-year-old bulls; 10 older Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-7400403..................................4/30

Angus

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers. We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605351-1535 ..............................5/21 BULLS FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls with lots of growth and eye appeal. Great feet and excellent maternal genetics. Sires include Coleman Bravo 6313, SAV Renown 3439 and Coleman Charlo 0256. Bulls have been evaluated, tested and are guaranteed for one breeding season. Call, text or stop by Roylance Angus, Charlo, MT, 406-214-4444 or 406-6444441 ......................................5/14 REGISTERED YEARLING AND VIRGIN 2-YEAR-OLD BLACK ANGUS BULLS: If you are looking for a stress free calving season, this group offers low birthweights and EXCEPTIONAL EPDs. Current EPDs available on our website www.antlersangusranch.com or call Earl, 307660-4796 ............................. 4/30 REGISTERED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS PRIVATE TREATY, BRIDGER, MT. Sires include: Niagara • Value Added • Unique • Growth Fund • Lucky Charm • Emerald • Chairman • Many suitable for heifers • Performance and carcass data available • Winding River Angus, Louis & Kathy Dubs, 406652-7515, 406-208-8643 or e-mail windingriverangus@ gmail.com .......................5/28

Clay Creek Angus Jim & Lori French 3334 Rd 14 Greybull, WY 82426 307-762-3541 • www.claycreek.net

PRIVATE TREATY

120 Yearling Bulls • 80 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 120 Replacement Heifers by Popular Sires: S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo

Registered Black Angus Yearling & Two-Year-Old Bulls Private Treaty Large Sire Groups • Performance and Fertility Tested • Delivery Available

Trangmoe Angus Ranch Glendive, MT

406-687-3315 or 406-989-3315

Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don’t Grow!

Powder River Angus ANNUAL PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE OFFERING YEARLING & TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS

Calving Ease and Performance bulls available in volume! Bulls are available now and will be sold on a first come first served basis. The offering can be viewed at the ranch or feel free to give us a call and we will work with you to ensure you get the bulls you are looking for. Volume Discounts • Free Delivery • PAP Tested Fertility Tested • First Breeding Season Guarantee

Powder River Angus Neal & Amanda Sorenson • Spotted Horse, WY 307.736.2260 (h) • 307.680.7359 (c) nasorenson@rangeweb.net www.powderriverangus.com 100 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLD BLACK ANGUS COWS FOR SALE, mostly March calves. ALSO, 200 Angus replacement heifers for sale weighing 750800 lbs. Call Ron at 307-9211544 or 307-864-3733......5/14

COMMERCIAL BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings and twos. We select for fertility, milking ability, calving ease, gain and disposition. Reasonably priced. Call Shippen Angus, 307856-7531 ..............................4/30

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Red Angus

Limousin

Pasture Wanted

EXCELLENT YOUNG VIRGIN ANGUS BULLS: Perfect for first calving, $1,500-$1,700 per head. Extra good volume deals. Delivered free. Trexler’s, Hill City, KS, 785-4215706 or 785-421-8311 .... 5/7

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

PASTURE WANTED FOR 2,000 YEARLINGS AND 500 PAIRS. Can be split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 .......................................5/21 WANTED: 2022 summer pasture for 125 cow/calf pairs. Would like from May 1 until Dec. 15 or any time frame in between. Any number of cattle per pasture, would not have to all go to one pasture. ALSO, in search of farm ground, farms to lease or a ranch to lease on a short-term or long-term basis. Please contact 307-250-6900, leave message or text ......TFN

YEARLING AI SIRED BLACK ANGUS BULLS: Will work on heifers. Sires include Ashland and Mainstay. Semen tested. Minatare, NE. Please call Byron Miller, 303-818-8152 or 308-783-1357, leave message ............................. 4/30

Red Angus PAP TESTED HIGH ALTITUDE RED ANGUS COMING 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS: Performance and calving ease bred, 28 years of PAP testing. Call Smith Land and Cattle Company, 719-588-1877 ..... 5/21 SALE * CHRISTENSEN RED ANGUS * SALE: Registered, vaccinated and fertility tested bulls. We have a deep carcass, high ADG packaged with moderate to low birthweights available. Call 406-208-4315 or e-mail criters64@gmail. com ................................ 5/7 BIG, STOUT RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS: Silver Bow, Make Mimi, Detour and Moonshine. Low birthweight and high weaning weight. Will feed until May. Private treaty sales for the 28 th year. Call Shepherd Red Angus, Cody, WY 406-698-6657 or 307578-8741 ...................... 5/14 REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Have 2-year-old bulls ready to go now and yearling bulls ready late spring. Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307-431-1013 ... 4/30 RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVATION YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE IN NORTHEASTERN UTAH: Sires are 5L, Crump, Sutherlin Farms and K2 Red Angus. Will be trich, semen tested and fed for free until May 1. $2,000/head. Bar Lazy TL Ranch, David, 435828-1320, barlazytlranch@ gmail.com .................... 5/28

SimAngus S I M M E N TA L / S I M A N G U S BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings and 18-month-olds. Sired by SAV Rainfall, EWA Peyton, Baldridge Bronc, WBF Iron Clad, Gibbs Deacon, Gibbs Broad Range, Koch Big Timber, TJ Teardrop and sons of Gibbs Pirate, WC United, Crouthamel Protocol. Call James, 970-396-8791... 5/21 SIMANGUS BULLS: Bred to be productive members of your herd. 3H Simmental Ranch, Plains, MT. Contact Alan, 503-931-6815 or 3HSimmental@gmail.com ..............6/18 ALKALI INC. BULL SALE THURS. MAY 5 at the ranch five miles north of Ekalaka, MT. Offering 35 yearlings and 55 coming 2-year-old black SimAngus bulls. They will sell in their everyday clothes. No deep straw to hide structural flaws and no show ring-like grooming. View bulls 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Sale starts 1 p.m. Rancher type bulls. For questions or more information on the bulls, call Mac Tooke, 406-975-6288 .....4/30

Hereford

Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

Final Sale Saturday, May 21, 2022 Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, WY Friday Night Parade of Geldings 7 PM, May 20 Performance Preview 9 AM • May 21 Horses sell at 1 PM

Gelbvieh

,NINE BAR NINE GELBVIEH Yearling Gelbvieh Bulls Available: 2 Red Bulls 4 Black Bulls

307-351-6453 ninebar9@hotmail.com

Longhorn REGISTERED TEXAS LONGHORNS FOR SALE: Featured September 2020 American Beef Producer. Gentle pairs, steers, heifers, solid and colorful bulls. Foraging, hardy, low-maintenance cattle, traffic stopping colors. Easy calving, excellent maternal outcome. Cross-breeding for robust calves resistant to disease. Fascinating, fun to show, simple handling, great for youth. Westhaven Ranch in California, 209-274-9917, e-mail swestmoore@gmail.com or website www.westhavenlonghorns.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................... 6/18

Pasture Advertise For Pasture Here 800-967-1647 HAVE MORE PASTURE available in YOUR PASTURE by using RIOMAX. Call now 888-7821428....................................5/7

Hereford

STICKS & STONES RANCH Gene Stillahn: 307-421-1592

Hereford bulls for sale!!

15 Horned/polled 2-year-old & yearlings. Champion Pen of Bulls 2021 WY State Fair. Big, stout, sound bulls with calving ease/high growth potential/lots of pigment/no extra white. Get 30-40 lbs. bigger weaning weights on your baldy calves through the heterosis factor.

Horses HORSE AND COLT STARTING: LOTS AND LOTS OF WET BLANKETS!! Now taking in outside horses for problem solving, corrections, groundwork and lessons. Please call 307-7372680. “THE BUCK STOPS HERE!!” ....................... 5/14 CLARK MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. PRESENTS: Jake Clark’s MULE DAYS EVENTS & AUCTION, RALSTON, WY WILL BE HELD LIVE June 15-19. Plus we’re offering LIVE WEBCAST AND PHONE BIDDING!! Sale will be live as well as online. Please view online at www.superiorlivestock. com/production-eventdetail?id=2961. Request the full color catalog at www. eepurl.com/hSVJk9 or view website www.saddlemule. com click on “BUYERS TAB” or call 307-272-8792. Thanks and stay healthy! ..........4/30 CLARK MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. PRESENTS: PITCHFORK RANCH HORSE SALE, MEETEETSE, WY “RANCH HORSES” WILL BE HELD LIVE May 27, 28 and 29, at the famous Pitchfork Ranch. Plus we’re offering LIVE WEBCAST AND PHONE BIDDING!! Sale will be live as well as online. Please view online at www.superiorlivestock.com/productionevent-detail?id=2962. Request the full color catalog at www.eepurl.com/hSU6AP or view website www.pitchforkhorsesale.com click on “BUYERS TAB” or call 307272-8792. Thanks and stay healthy! ....................... 4/30 CLARK MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. PRESENTS: BEST OF THE ROCKIES, CODY, WY HORSE SALE WILL BE HELD LIVE May 6 and 7, on Main Street at the Irma Hotel. Plus we’re offering LIVE WEBCAST AND PHONE BIDDING!! Sale will be live as well as online. Please view online at www.superiorlivestock.com/productionevent-detail?id=2960. Request the full color catalog at www.eepurl.com/bYDabP or view website www. codyhorsesale.com click on “BUYERS TAB” or call 307272-8792. Thanks and stay healthy! ....................... 4/30

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50 cow/calf pairs for 2022 season. Preferably northeastern Wyoming. Call 307-660-0294 and leave a message if no answer. REGISTERED PUREBRED LIMOUSIN YEARLING BULLS: Reds and blacks, polled, good dispositions. Moderate birthweights. Over 30 years of raising registered Limousin. Call/text or e-mail for more information or to set up a time to come visit. Steve Thompson, 307-202-0226 or Maria, 307-202-0544, please leave a message, e-mail mariathompson3109@yahoo. com ...............................4/30

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47 broke geldings 17 started two-year-olds and 2 yearlings fillies For catalogs & information contact: Bill & Carole Smith PO Box 642 Thermopolis, WY 82443 307-864-5671 • 307-272-0593 wyoqhr41@gmail.com SEE OUR ONLINE CATALOG AT:

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Saddles & Tack RIDE, WORK, ROPE AND PLAY!! Great selection of: Quality GLOVES, mohair CINCHES, wool saddle PADS and blankets. HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN CASUAL SHOES AND WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! Over 300 BITS in stock!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website ............. 4/30

Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Please visit www. lscustomleather.com. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message ......... 4/30

Goats SELLING EXCEPTIONAL HERD OF BOER GOATS: Show quality. Does, buck and nice replacement doelings. Many winnners. Very well bred. Located in northwest Colorado. Delivery options available. For more information, call 303-378-8343 or 720-315-0341. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................... 4/30

Seed PRE-INOCULATED CERTIFIED ALFALFA SEED: Surpass, Tri Valley, Vernal and Perry, all $3/lb. While supplies last, order early!!! Call 307-851-9830 or 307-856-5748 ...............4/30 QUALITY CERTIFIED GERM TESTED ALFALFA SEED: Alforex, Dairyland and others starting at $3.10/lb. Free delivery 3,000 lbs. plus. ALSO, forage seed, wheat, sorghum, Sudan, oats, etc. Located in Burlington, WY. Candee Farms, 307-762-3402 ...................5/14

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Bryan Warner • 307-850-7668 (cell) Subscribe to the Roundup today 800-967-1647 Hay & Feed 80 ROUND BALES SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA located in Cody, WY. 307-899-1952 ... 4/30 HAY FOR SALE: Grass, big square bales, round bales and small square bales. All sizes, all qualities and all quantities. ALSO HAVE CORNSTALKS AND SAINFOIN FOR SALE. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 ...................... 5/14 FOR SALE EXCELLENT QUALITY ALFALFA: First cutting, 1,800 small squares, approximately 60 lbs., $9/ bale, located in western South Dakota. Call Al Meier, 605770-9679 ...................... 4/30 HAVE 15-30% MORE FEED in YOUR STACK by using RIOMAX. Call now 888-7821428 ............................... 5/7 VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 308235-5386. www.valleyvideohay.com ......................... 5/7 GOOD SUPPLY OF PREMIUM QUALITY STRAW in large square 3x4 bales. Delivered by the truckload. Volume discounts available. E-mail redriverforagesales@gmail. com, call/text Dustin, 1-204209-1066 ...................... 4/30 HAY FOR SALE: 2020 and 2021 horse hay. Alfalfa/grass, grass/alfalfa, grass/mix and alfalfa/oats. 2021 third cutting alfalfa and alfalfa/orchard. Big rounds and small squares. Approximately 1,400 lbs. (rounds). Approximately 60 lbs. (small squares). Delivery available either in gooseneck loads or semi loads. Or you come and get. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116. Thank you for your time, Wayne .......... 4/30 HORSE QUALITY IRRIGATED LARAMIE, WY HAY FOR SALE: Timothy/brome/garrison, native meadow hay. Irrigated and fertilized. Big round bales, net wrapped. Green and put up right. 5.5% protein, 106 RFV, 1,500 lb. bales, 500 tons available. $225/ton. The more you take, the better the deal. 2021 crop. Call 307-7453083 ............................. 4/30

Vehicles & Trailers WANTED WANTED WANTED!! Porsches and exotic cars, any year. Vintage cars and trucks 70s, 80s and older. Motorcycles, gas pumps, signs, guns and collections. Pocket knife collections. Additional collectibles considered. I will help clean your garage. Fair cash prices paid. Call or text Glen, 801-361-4022. WANTED WANTED WANTED!! ............................. 4/30

Equipment EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 7100 12 row planter; John Deere 4440 tractor; Big Bud 400 4x4 tractor, Big Bud 600 4x4 tractor; Anderson TRB2000 17 bale retriever; Utility hay train; Case 580N backhoe; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Vermeer R23 rake; MF 2190 4x4 baler; Sitrex 17 wheel rake; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; Brandt 5200 grain vac; Mack 613 sleeper truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Dragon crude oil trailer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 ...................5/21 FOR SALE: SAC 4400 mixer wagon with scale. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with hydraulic drive and 12 ton gear. Meyer 4518 18’ chuckwagon with tandem running gear. Kory 260 bushel gravity box with 10 ton running gear. Unverferth 6500 grain cart with scale and roll tarp. New Holland 7150 16’ Hydro Swing. Rowse 3 pt. 9’ sickle mower. Rowse double 9 sickle mower with hydraulic drive. Rowse 16 wheel hydraulic V-rake. Farmking 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout, 3 pt. hookup and 540 PTO. 12’ hydraulic box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-9995482....................................5/7

Heating Equipment ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available. Heat with wood, no splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www. Maximheat.com. A-1 Heating Systems. Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................. TFN

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Camel Rock Rangeland This 830 acres of native range is located between Riverton and Dubois, WY just north of Hwy 26 and west of Hwy 133. Consisting of rugged breaks and draws it offers good protection in winter. Current owner has utilized it for dude horse pasture for many years. There is easy access from either Hwy 26 or 133. A powerline traverses property and there is natural gas available along the Hwy 133 frontage. The 830 acres includes an 80 acre BLM inholding that is not fenced and seller has used it for years. Beautiful views in every direction, to Ocean Lake to the east, Wind River to the south and Wind River Mtns to the west. Numerous water wells delivering high quality potable close by. Perimeter fenced and recent survey available. Priced at $562,500 and seller will consider financing options.

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Big Horn Basin Farm & Feedlot - Exceptional farm and feedlot in the heart of northwestern Wyoming, winter feed base growing feed crops, 429+ acres deeded lands 312+ acres irrigated $4M Lovell Farm - Partially fenced 115 acres with stunning Big Horn Mountain Views and development potential $989,000 Cox & Fisher Farm - Northwest Wyoming, 3.76 deeded acre farm facility with an opportunity to lease adjoining 470 acre farm ground $979,200 jacque@ranchland.com | 307-631-2855 www.RanchLand.com PEDRO MOUNTAIN PROPERTY FOR SALE: 200 acres Pedro Mountains Carbon County, WY, 40 miles from Casper, WY, 30 miles from Alcova, Pathfinder and Miracle Mile. Perimeter and crossfenced with water and improvements. Small house, outbuildings, water, power and hunting access to State and BLM. Elk area 16, antelope area 48, mule deer area 70. Very private, 4-wheel year year-round access, spotty cell phone use. The place to go to get away! Possible investment property five 40-acre parcels, electricity available on all. $600,000. Serious inquiries can call 307-315-3960. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ............5/21

MCCONE COUNTY MONTANA RANCH FOR SALE: 6,040 deeded acres. Improved pasture and native range, headquarters. $4.2 million. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406-322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@sidwellland.com...................... 6/18 PREMIER PROPERTY FOR SALE!! Beautiful home, large shop, 60 acres just north of Scottsbluff, NE. Must see!! Details at www.farmauction.net or call 308-262-1150 .......... 5/7

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THE BEAVER CREEK RANCH is situated 8 miles south of Baker City in northeast Oregon. The ranch contains 9,300 deeded acres and is balanced with over 260 acres of irrigated hay and pasture featuring good full season water and approximately 1.5 miles of the Powder River running through the ranch. The ranch runs south with native range pasture into a small amount of scattered timber on the upper end of the ranch. The owner has spent considerable effort establishing good stock water in the various pastures. Interior cross fencing and perimeter fencing is in great condition. Improvements include a nice home, barns, outbuildings, good corrals and livestock handling facilities; all of which are in great shape. All of the property is contiguous with the exception of a 2,000 acre pasture that is nearby, offering good spring, summer or fall grazing; you can drive the cattle to and from the main ranch. If you are looking for a ranch that offers good production with ease of management, this is it. Whether it is a cow/ calf, yearling or a combination, the ranch offers that kind of flexibility. It has hunting and fishing, all of which could be further developed should one desire. This is the first time offering of this ranch and it is priced to sell. At a time when nearly all properties are obscenely over priced, this one is not. $6,750,000. Please give us a call for further information, Greg Sackos, 208-598-0267, Intermountain Realty ...............................5/21

ANTLER MARKET HEATING UP!!! MAY 12-17 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER and late season fur in the following towns and locations: MAY 12: Newcastle 7:10-7:30 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop. MAY 13: Newcastle 6:30-6:50 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 7:20-7:40 a.m., Joe’s Grocery (drive thru, call Greg); Moorcroft 8-8:20 a.m., The Coffee Cup; Sundance 9-9:50 a.m., Rapid Stop; Beulah 10:2010:40 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Spearfish, S.D. 10:45-11:15 a.m., Butcher Shop; Belle Fourche, S.D. 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Runnings (NE parking lot); Aladdin 12:50-1 p.m., General Store (drive thru, call Greg); Hulett 1:40-2 p.m., Tower Valley Ag Supply; Gillette 7-7:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports and Howard Johnson Motel room 143 7:45-8:15 p.m. MAY 14: Gillette 6:15-6:30 a.m., Rocky Mountain Sports (drive thru, call Greg); Wright 6:507:10 a.m., Big D (drive thru); Midwest 8-8:20 a.m., Sinclair Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Kaycee 9-9:40 a.m., Sinclair; Sheridan 11-11:30 a.m., Sportsman Warehouse; Buffalo 12:30-1 p.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 2:50-3:15 p.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 3:454:10 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 4:40-5 p.m., Hiway Bar; Basin 5:155:30 p.m., Overland Express Mart; Greybull 5:50-6:10 p.m., Overland Express Mart; Lovell 6:40-7:10 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 7:40-8 p.m., Murdoch’s. MAY 15: Powell 7-7:20 a.m., Murdoch’s; Ralston 7:40-7:50 a.m., Good 2 Go (drive thru, call Greg); Cody 8:20-9:20 a.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 10-10:30 a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Worland 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 12:40-1:10 p.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 1:50-2:10 p.m., Powder Horn Bait (drive thru, call Greg); Riverton 2:40-3:30 p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 3:50-4:10 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru); Lander 4:40-5:20 p.m., Zanders; Jeffrey City 6:106:30 p.m., Split Rock Cafe (drive thru); Muddy Gap 6:507:10 p.m., (drive thru, call Greg); Alcova 7:30-7:45 p.m., (drive thru, call Greg); Casper 8-8:30 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports. MAY 16: Casper 6:307:45 a.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 8:30-8:45 a.m., east exit on I-25; Douglas 9:50-10:10 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 10:3010:50 p.m., Truck Stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 11:1011:20 a.m., truck pull off 1 mile east (drive thru, call Greg); Manville 11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Lusk 12:15-12:45 p.m., Decker’s Grocery; Hartville 1:30-1:45 p.m., Miner’s & Stockman’s Restaurant (drive thru); Guernsey 2-2:30 p.m., Crazy Tony’s; Wheatland 3-3:30 p.m., Wheatland Travel Center; Chugwater 4:15-4:20 p.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru, call Greg); Cheyenne 5:15-5:45 p.m., Tractor Supply and 6-6:15 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru, call Greg); Carpenter 6:20-6:40 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Pine Bluffs 7:30-7:50 p.m., Sinclair. MAY 17: Albin, Main St. (schedule drive thru, call Greg); LaGrange 7:157:40 a.m., Bear Mtn. Stage Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Hawk Springs 7:50-8:10 a.m., Longbranch Saloon (drive thru, call Greg); Yoder 8:258:35 a.m., post office/community building (drive thru, call Greg); Lingle 8:50-9:15 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 9:3010 a.m., Gary’s Gunshop. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net ................. 5/7

Hunting & Fishing HORNS FOR HEROS NEEDS YOUR ANTLER to build knives. Prices are up on all antler. Best grading. Call for pricing 307455-3272......................... 4/30 ANTLER MARKET HEATING UP!!! MAY 7-9 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER and late season fur in the following towns and locations: MAY 7: Ft. Bridger 3-3:30 p.m., Cash Store (drive thru); Evanston 4-5 p.m., Prairie Inn; Kemmerer 6:40-7 p.m., Ham’s Fork Station/Sinclair; MAY 8: Kemmerer 6:40-7 a.m., Ham’s Fork Station/Sinclair; Cokeville 7:50-8:20 a.m., Flying J Truck Stop; Afton 10:2011 a.m., Gardeners Country Village; Thayne 11:15-11:30 a.m., Farmers Feed (drive thru); Etna 11:25-11:35 a.m., Etna Trading Post (drive thru); Alpine 11:45 a.m.12:15 p.m., Tack & Treasure Gun Shop; Hoback Jct. 12:45-1 p.m., Hoback Market/ Exxon; Bondurant 1:30-1:45 p.m., Elkhorn Bar, 2:20-2:30 p.m., post office (drive thru, call); Daniel 2:30-2:50 p.m., The Den; Pinedale 3:10-3:40 p.m., Gannett Sports; Big Piney 4:30-4:50 p.m., Public RR/Visitor Info. Lot; La Barge 5:15-5:30 p.m., All American Fuel (drive thru, call); Green River 6:40-7 p.m., Hitching Post (under Viaduct); Rock Springs 7:30-8 p.m., SW WY Wool Warehouse. MAY 9: Rock Springs 6:45-7:15 a.m., SW WY Wool Warehouse; Wamsutter 8:15-8:30 a.m., Conoco (drive thru, call); Rawlins 9:159:45 a.m., Trails West Meat Processing; Encampment 1111:30 a.m. Trading Post; Saratoga 12-12:30 p.m., Saratoga Feed & Grain; Elk Mountain 1:15-1:30 p.m., Conoco/Philips (drive thru, call); Hanna 1:401:50 p.m., Hanna Market (drive thru, call); Medicine Bow 2:202:30 p.m., JB’s (drive thru, call); Rock River 3-3:10 p.m. Ranchers Supply (drive thru, call); Laramie 4-5 p.m., West Laramie Fly Shop. For more information, call Greg, 308-7500700 or visit www.petskafur. net .................................. 4/30

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HEARING continued from page A1 bills we are discussing are the result of the frustrations at the prices America’s farmers and ranchers receive for their cattle in relation to the prices consumers ultimately pay for their beef products,” says Sen. John Boozeman (R-AR). USDA statement “America has the greatest cattle and beef in the world, but our markets are not working fairly and they are increasingly vulnerable to shocks, crisis and risks, leaving them not working well for anyone,” says USDA Senior Advisor, Fair and Competitive Markets Andy Green. “The cattle market is a diverse and complex market, but for markets to function, the industry needs transparency and choice,” he adds. “The solution, no matter how you approach it, is competition – competition supports expanded

markets and gives producers more leverage to negotiate a fairer price.” The challenges the industry faces have been decades in the making. To tackle these challenges, the USDA deploys as many tools as they have available through programs and financing for processing plants, he explains. “There is no silver bullet for a fair and competitive market, but there are steps we can take to ensure producers are getting a fair shake,” Green adds. “A new position and office at USDA with enhanced authority would, if appropriately resourced, be a focal point for accountability and enhance enforcement, effectiveness and signal the importance Congress has on meaningful competition and fairness in the livestock and poultry industry.” Green suggests the new

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By Chance Marshall, Extension Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock Systems Educator

UW Ranch Management and Ag Leadership Program Provides Unique Opportunities Throughout this spring, the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources launched a new educational program called the Ranch Management and Agriculture Leadership (RMAL) program. The program has a unique approach and engages both students on campus and the agriculture community across the state. The RMAL program was designed with two goals in mind. The first goal was to create realworld learning opportunities and discussions for UW students. The second goal was to engage and meet the needs of ranch managers and agriculture community members from around the state. This year, the program included one leadership seminar and four technical seminars related to applicable information a Wyoming ranch manager would be concerned with. Each seminar took place inperson and virtually at five different locations around the state, Sheridan, Riverton, Casper, Evanston and Laramie. All sessions were recorded. Major topics included rangeland management/research, marketing, winter management practices and understanding technol-

ogy advances. Seminars included presentations and panel discussions with a broad range of speakers including UW personnel, various ag business leaders and Wyoming ranch managers. The 2022 seminars encompassed complex issues faced by ag producers in Wyoming. These issues required integrated input from rangeland managers, agribusiness professionals and animal scientists. All seminars were well-attended and wellreceived with hundreds of ag people from around the state participating. The outcome from these important conversations confirmed the need for a program like this in Wyoming. Plans are being made to expand on this program and to continue offering engaging learning opportunities with this approach. To find more information on UW activities, events and future RMAL sessions, visit uwyo.edu. Chance Marshall is a University of Wyoming Extension Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock Systems educator based in Fremont County. He can be reached at cmarsha1@ uwyo.edu or 307-3321018.

USDA office and position would provide adequate staffing and resources to deliver enforcement the market needs. Industry testimony Several leaders were in attendance to provide their testimony, some for the proposed bill and some against. “Price discovery, transparency, access to additional processing capacity and proper oversight of cattle markets is important to me and all cattle producers,” shares Kansas Livestock Association President-Elect and Tiffany Cattle Company Owner Shawn Tiffany. “However, neither of the bills discussed today represent the right approach to these issues.” “The vast majority of cattle producers oppose mandating a minimum level of negotiated trade,” he adds. “Cattle producers should have the opportunity to market their cattle how they see fit without arbitrary limitations opposed by the

federal government.” Alternative marketing agreements (AMAs) help the cattle industry better meet consumer preferences, says Tiffany. He asked Congress to not limit his use of AMAs. “It’s important to note every industry starts with consumer dollars,” says Colorado State University Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Dr. Stephen R. Koontz. “Price discovery happens in very thick and thin markets. It is not driven by the volume of cash trades, and there is not any research indicating mandating cash trade is going to make for better cattle prices.” In contrast, Shelley Ziesch, North Dakota Farmers Union board member expressed support for the bill. “As the cash market thins, local livestock auctions are going out of business, and if the trend continues, producers will lose those important market-

ing options,” says Ziesch. “The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act is an important step towards protecting transparency in the cattle market.” The bill proposes several provisions which will promote fairness and transparency in cattle markets. They include: establishing regional minimums for negotiated trade; require 14-day slaughter reporting; expedited carcass reporting; mandatory reporting of cutout yield; and establishing a cattle contract library, she says. In addition, Ziesch offered strong support for the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, which will strengthen enforcement of existing laws. “USDA and Department of Justice needs stronger tools to enforce existing laws. Senate Bill 3870 would give USDA the authority and resources it needs to make sure our laws are enforced the way Congress originally intended.”

Closing remarks “With the funding we secured in the American Rescue Plan, USDA is investing more than $1 billion towards remote competition, expanding local and regional processing capacity and providing more options for farmers,” says Stabenow. “There’s no shortage of complex challenges facing our livestock producers, and it’s in the interest of all Americans to make our food supply chain more resilient,” concludes Stabenow. “USDA has made progress in expanding opportunities for small and mid-size processors but there is a lot more to do.” The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry remained opened for five business days post-hearing to take additional questions and statements. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

A Real Downer “Long time no see Lee. How are ya doin?” asked Wild Bill last week when I dropped by the Idle Spur Coffee Shop. “Bill, I’ll tell you I’ve got so many troubles, if anything new happens today it will be at least a month before I can worry about it,” I replied. “What’s the problem?” asked Wild Bill with a concerned look on his withered face. I had to answer in a real loud voice because I knew Wild Bill was a little hard of hearing, but not bad for an 80-year-old man. “My wife caught the flu bug going around, and I can’t get her out of bed. Then on top of that, my very last cow to calve had a huge calf, took one look at it and decided she too wanted to stay on the ground instead of having that whopper of a calf tug at her flanks all day,” I said. “A downer, huh? There’s a lot of that going around,” Bill replied. “Yeah, and with the wife being sick I didn’t have anybody to ride on the sled with the cow when I pulled her into the yard,” I said. “Have you tried lifting her out of bed?” asked Bill. “She’s so big it would take four guys,” I replied.

“I didn’t mean the cow, I meant the wife,” said Bill as he slurped his coffee. I’m not much of a coffee shop person mind you, but with the wife down for the count I needed nourishment, especially after hauling food and water to the cow and the wife for three days. The next time I went to the coffee shop, Wild Bill was still there. “Get the old lady up yet?” he asked. “Naw, she’s still down,” I said. “You’re an old hand, what would you do if you couldn’t get her up?” “I’d see if I couldn’t get some medicine into her,” he replied. “I already tried that. I gave her 50 ccs of LA-200, but it didn’t seem to perk her up,” I said. “That’s quite a big dose,” said Bill as he rubbed his fanny and grimaced. “Just take her lots of liquid and make sure she’s comfortable. Have you tried propping her up in front of the television?” I couldn’t for the life of me understand how that would help a cow. I said, “I need to lift her up, but I don’t own a tractor with a front-end loader and the old lady’s not worth what it would cost to rent a tractor for a couple days.”

“Don’t think much of the old gal do you?” asked Wild Bill as I left the coffee shop to go feed and water the two females in my life. About a week later I went back to the Idle Spur and again Wild Bill was riding the same chair. By this time, I was looking beleaguered from a lack of home cooking. “Still down?” he asked. “Yeah, and she’s turned mean on me. I hate to admit this Bill, but I was at the end of my wits, so I grabbed a hot shot and gave her a little electrical charge hoping it would encourage her to get up. But she just moaned and laid there. Now every time I go near her, she lunges at me and tries to kill me,” I said. “Can’t really say as I blame her,” said Wild Bill. “Well, if she doesn’t get up soon, I am going to have to shoot her and put her out of her misery, unless you have any other suggestions,” I replied. “I believe I’d have a doctor come by and have a look at your wife before I did that,” said Wild Bill; aghast at the suggestion. At the time I am writing this, neither the cow or my wife have gotten up yet. I wanted to explain to Wild Bill I was talking about the cow and not my lovely wife, but for some unknown reason they won’t let me back in the coffee shop. Along with folks with pacemakers and hippies without shoes, they refuse to let me in the joint. And even if I got inside, judging by the looks on the waitresses’ faces, I doubt they’d wait on me.

FFA continued from page A1 she noted. Community involvement and early inspiration The larger community of Sublette County is why Campbell jumped at the chance to teach at Pinedale High School after graduating from Oklahoma State University and student-teaching in Wheatland. “I grew up on a ranch in Bondurant and we have a cow/calf operation, so I have a lot of experience around cattle and horses,” she said. Campbell considers herself from Bondurant, where father Lennie and brother Walden work on the family’s century-plus-old cattle ranch. She graduated from Jackson Hole, where her mother Becky Struble was an art teacher. Campbell spent summers and vacations in the Hoback Basin helping put up loose hay, moving cattle, riding in roundups and cooking for hay crews. She was a “founding member” of the North Star Feeders 4-H Club, raising livestock for the Sublette County Fair. She got to know many parents before she ever went off to Stillwater, Okla., and having those local ties helped her significantly. When Campbell badly injured her back last autumn and spent weeks recovering, for example, Zane’s parents Jen and Gary Hayward helped out significantly with the horse judging team’s practices. “I want to give them a shoutout for helping with the heavy lifting,” Campbell said. Through FFA, all four

students have developed mental discipline, organization and speaking skills, helping them not only with judging but many parts of their lives. Makings of state champs During the state convention, the FFA team judged several halter and performance classes. Prior to the competition the team learned about a horse’s conformation, behavior and how to defend their places with a set of reasons, which is a strong determining factor of naming a champion. They will represent the state of Wyoming at the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. in October. “It’s important to remember the classes in your head, take good notes and being prepared for what you’re going to say,” Rouge said. “We practiced a lot on reasons.” “You have to actually know what you are looking at,” Baker added. Hayward explained, “Confidence is key. Everything is based upon an opinion; you have to believe 100 percent when you give your reasons.” Masters organizes his reasons in his mind. “You’re seeing both the good and bad qualities of a horse and then remembering them for an hour after seeing them,” he said. Judging horses provides the students with useful skills, but horses will always be an important aspect of their life through 4-H, work and fun, they said.

“These are career development events designed to set students up for a career in agriculture, which would be specific to each individual, but it gives them other skills like public speaking and leadership,” Campbell said. “Within the ag industry, especially within the cattle industry around here, horses are a really important part of having a successful business.” Looking ahead Like many on the verge of graduation, the three seniors are making college plans but with leeway for what opportunities come up. Hayward and Rouge plan to attend the University of Wyoming with ag-related majors, perhaps business or rangeland and watershed management. Masters will study ag business at Central Wyoming College in Riverton. The team learned several skills from Campbell which will be carried on throughout their post-secondary careers, whether in 4-H, ranching, cowboying, training or becoming a certified judge one day. Campbell herself started out in pre-med, switched to elementary education and then realized her ranching background made being an ag teacher the perfect fit. “The stars were aligned,” she said of landing her dream job in Pinedale near her family. She is looking forward to making an impact in the lives of future students to come. Joy Ufford is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, April 26 Market Report • 369 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS CORA 5 Cow, 1039# ............................ $90.50 SHOSHONI 2 Cow, 1232# ............................ $85.50 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1100# ............................. $85.00 LANDER 3 Cow, 1311# ............................. $84.00 CORA 2 Cow, 1265# ............................ $83.50 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1440# ............................ $83.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1460# ............................ $82.00 2 Cow, 1370# ............................ $81.00 BIG PINEY 2 Cow, 1352# ............................ $80.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1615# ............................ $79.50 1 Cow, 1470# ............................ $78.00 KINNEAR 4 Cow, 1471# ............................ $77.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1335# ............................ $76.00 BULLS SHOSHONI 3 Bull, 1070# ........................... $125.50 1 Bull, 1185# ............................ $107.00 6 Bull, 1535# ........................... $104.00 LANDER 1 Bull, 1560# ........................... $102.50 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1535# ............................. $99.50 ALCOVA 1 Bull, 2265# ............................. $97.00 COKEVILLE 1 Bull, 2140# ............................. $96.00

HEIFERETTES LANDER 4 Heiferette, 1005# ...................$111.00 RIVERTON 9 Heiferette, 1066# .................... $92.00 STEERS PAVILLION 2 Steer, 627# ........................... $174.00 RIVERTON 10 Steer, 670# ........................... $170.00 HEIFERS FORT WASHAKIE 2 Heifer, 392# .......................... $169.00 CROWHEART 1 Heifer, 420# .......................... $162.50 KEMMERER 6 Heifer, 586# .......................... $160.00 PAVILLION 3 Heifer, 605# .......................... $142.00 KINNEAR 1 Heifer, 880# .......................... $126.00 SHOSHONI 1 Heifer, 895# .......................... $113.00 PAIRS RIVERTON 1 Pair, 2130# (SM) ............... $1,675.00 EVANSVILLE 2 Pair, 1135# (SM) ................ $1,475.00 BIG PINEY 1 Pair, 1640# (SS) ................ $1,350.00 PAVILLION 2 Pair, 1422# (ST) ................ $1,275.00

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