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Volume 34 Number 14 • July 30, 2022

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A Look Inside Rep. Doug LaMalfa discusses EPA overreach................ Page 2 Extension educator provides information on invasive grasses. ....................................... Page 6 Dick Perue shares rodeo horse history........................... Page 10 Activists vs. Agriculture thanks county fair helpers......... ..................................... Page 16

Quick Bits Dairy Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Services April through June quarterly milk production data for the Mountain Regional West shares Colorado dairy herds produced 1.35 billion pounds of milk, down 0.9% from the previous year. Montana dairy herds produced 57 million pounds of milk, down 8.1% from the previous year. Wyoming dairy herds produced 60.3 million pounds of milk, up 8.3% from the previous year.

WGFD discusses long-term elk feedground management The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is drafting a long-term elk feedground management plan in an effort to help guide elk management in western Wyoming for the foreseeable future.

Since late 2020, WGFD has worked with the public to address rising issues with elk feedgrounds throughout Wyoming. Currently, WGFD manages several elk feedgrounds in Teton, Sublette and Lincoln counties,

as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Elk Refuge. Over the year, supplemental winter feeding of elk has grown in complexity, particularly with wildlife diseases such as chronic wasting disease.

Phase one To assist future management decisions, WGFD initiated a multi-phase effort from January 2020 to February 2021 to gather public input. The initiative, Elk Please see WGFD on page 4

RODEO FINALS NHSRA crowns champions in Gillette

High school students from ninth through 12th grade represented 43 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand at the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Finals Rodeo July 17-23. The Cowboy State had several contestants placing among the top contestants in the world.

Timed events In the barrel racing competition, Morgan Beckstrom from Spanish Fork, Utah took home the NHSRA Barrel Racing Champion title with a total time of 51.351 seconds. Second place was awarded to Rayne Grant of Wheatland Please see RODEO on page 9

Wyoming champion – Rayne Grant of Wheatland took home top honors as the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Pole Pending Champion. Other honors included the NHSRA Reserve Barrel Racing Champion, All-Around Cowgirl and NHSRA Girls Horse of the Year Award with her horse VF A Famous Lady, otherwise known as Chili. Acentric Rodeo photo

WGFD Hire

Jordan Winter has been selected as the new Powell area game warden for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Winter replaces Chris Queen, who recently retired after 28 years of service. Winter can be reached at 307-754-5290. Queen served as the Powell game warden since 2005. He began work with WGFD in 1994 as a wildlife technician and served as the Kemmerer game warden from 1999 to 2005.

USTSA Award

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association inducted two members into the Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include the Montana Experiment Station in Bozeman, Mont. and Lisa Surber. The station was the first member of the association, and Surber has been in the forefront of developing and promoting the protocol for ultra-sounding ribeye depth. She travels a large portion on the Western U.S. encouraging the advancement of quality sheep.

U.S. Drought

For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) showed 51.94% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 51.87% a week earlier. Drought now affects 118,458,541 people, compared with 116,264,960 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the USDM showed 43.61% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 44.57% a week earlier. Drought now affects 121,649,004 people, compared with 119,493,816 a week earlier.

Fuel prices Working group hears potential solutions during meeting Cheyenne – Conversations continued during a Gov. Mark Gordon Gas and Diesel Price Working Group meeting July 15 and July 22. “Fuel prices have hit yet another high this past week, driving inflation affecting our seniors, veterans and all Wyoming citizens,” Gordon said. “Yet, all we hear out of Washington, D.C. is it’s someone else’s fault, and there’s no end in sight. Here in Wyoming, we need to look for any possible way we can provide some relief for our citizens.” Petroleum Association of Wyoming Executive Director Pete Obermueller commented it’s not as simple as just producing more gasoline. “Gas prices rise like a rocket, but fall like a feather,” he said, noting fuel price is also beyond the control of up-stream oil and gas producers. Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Director Luke Reiner suggested, “Really what we need fundamentally, both state and nationally, is the ability to refine more.” Wyoming Representative and Worland native Mike Greear asked, “Is increased pipeline capacity Please see FUEL on page 14

Sheep festival planned Sheep enthusiasts, history lovers and everyone in between is invited to attend the 26th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival Oct. 5-9 in the neighboring towns of Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho in the Wood River Valley Region. Each fall, the festival honors the 150 plus year annual tradition of moving sheep from high mountain summer pastures down through the Wood River Valley to traditional winter grazing and lambing areas in the south. The festival celebrates the sheep, herders, history and food of this unique cultural tradition of Idaho’s sheep ranching families. Trailing of the Sheep Festival Executive Director Laura Drake says the festival’s mission is “to gather, celebrate, present and preserve the history and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the West.” She says passing on the stories and history of sheepherders is becoming increasingly crucial for the survival of the industry. “Each year, the festival strives to keep the stories and history of sheepherding alive,” she says. “Even if people don’t see as much open land around them or roaming animals, they can still learn about the history and culture of this region of sheepherding and ranching in Idaho and in the West.” Event history The festival had a humble beginning, with just a few curious people starting it all. A few years prior to the official start of the festival in 1996, the Blaine County Recreation District wanted to put in a paved trailway connecting various townships in the Wood River Valley for recreational use, says Drake. Please see FESTIVAL on page 15

COUNTY FAIR SERIES Summer fun found at fair Sheridan County 4-H exhibitors are gearing up for the Sheridan County Fair July 29-Aug. 8. For most exhibitors, fair week is the most fun and exciting time of the summer. Ten-year-old 4-H exhibitor Kathryn Swinyer is going into fifth grade and is excited to exhibit her nine breeding goats and market goat Apollo at this year’s fair. Kathryn has been participating in 4-H since she was eight years old and says she loves the club. “I like 4-H because it’s the people I know and people that love goats too,” she

says. “It makes me happy.” Sisters Willow and Amia Koltiska have both been exhibiting livestock at the fair since they were eight years old, and they enjoy working together in the summer preparing their exhibits for the fair. Amia is 15 and will be going into 10th grade. She is exhibiting two steers, two horses, two pigs and a cow/calf pair at this year’s fair. Willow is 13 and will be going into eighth grade. She is showing a steer, three pigs and six dairy goats.

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It's The Right Decision The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) asked for comments by 5 p.m. on July 31 to consider changes to its depredation prevention hunting season policy, and name the Auxiliary Management Hunting Season. This issue all started early last spring From the Publisher when ranchers from the Wheatland area Dennis Sun gave comments to the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce concerning the large numbers of elk on their private lands. These ranchers were very concerned, as they had to reduce the numbers of cattle grazing in certain pastures on their deeded lands because an overabundance of elk had significantly reduced their forage. These ranchers were calling for the WGFD to have depredation hunts in these areas as they had a number of years ago. The hunts in the past consisted of simply shooting the elk, which nowadays everyone realizes is not the method to use. The ranchers now are asking the elk meat to go to the hunters or to a food bank. The auxiliary management policy is very flexible and would do away with a lot of the red tape to help both ranchers and the hunters wanting to be involved. The hunts would be more site specific, have flexible management and not just have one policy for the whole state. There are a number of areas where some landowners don’t want any hunting on their property, which is their right. The problem is the elk all know these areas and use them as a safe refuge. When the hunting season is over, they are back on the deeded lands they like. The Laramie Range between Cheyenne and Casper is an area with a lot of elk problems, but there are pockets scattered all over the state with similar issues from all kinds of wildlife. This new policy can deal with those issues. I have some issues with section four of the new policy. It currently states, “Department personnel may accompany hunters to accomplish the goals of the auxiliary management hunting season or when other factors require the presence of department personnel with the hunter.” I think the WGFD needs to have adequate personnel to really watch over the hunters, or landowners are going to see numerous damages to the fences in the area. Fence damage caused by hunters chasing a herd of elk can be extreme. They just need to be on foot hunting. There are a number of landowners around who would rather have the elk than the hunters. I have a neighbor this way, and so we have an elk refuge next door and at times have seen over 600 or so elk come through my property in early winter or early spring. I also believe the new policy should allow a hunter to sign up and harvest more than one animal if they choose to do so. After all, it is the goal of the new policy to eliminate the large numbers. I hope this new policy and the proposed policy on landowner coupons, when implemented and used, will somehow bring ranchers and the WGFD to work together better. It seems I’ve heard of more mistrust and negative outlook between the two factions lately, myself included. I applaud the WGFD for their prompt action on this issue. Working together is not too hard; better communication and respect of each other’s values and issues will ease the problems, and it takes both parties to listen and understand each other’s issues. It would sure beat creating another wildlife and livestock issue.

GUEST OPINIONS

Supreme Court said "No" to the EPA; it Should Continue By Rep. Doug LaMalfa

The recent Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA was a big win for stopping the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory overreach. This ruling will mean bureaucrats can’t invent authority from 40-year-old statutes to make up new rules Congress hasn’t authorized. Even broad delegation of power from Congress, something I oppose, has limits. Regulations must comply with the actual words in the law. Now that the Supreme Court has done it once, it needs to finish the job when it reviews the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in Sackett II v. EPA. Much like in the case of West Virginia v. EPA, the question at stake in Sackett II v. EPA is a much-needed check on executive power grabs. Since the Obama administration, the EPA has been emboldened to unlawfully wield WOTUS as a new regulatory sword, assaulting landowners, farmers, ranchers and municipalities across the nation with made-up rules. Congress never gave the EPA the authority to regulate every puddle in America. The EPA used a 1972 law, the Clean Water Act (CWA), to make a rule saying any puddle lasting more than six hours after rain stops could be a federally regulated waterway. Farmland, miles away from any river with runoff that “may” reach a stream connecting to a river, was regulated. That’s not what the law says, and that’s absolutely ridiculous. In the original authority given to the EPA, Congress purposely exempted farmers and ranchers from the confines of the CWA. In typical EPA fashion, these bureaucrats ignored the restrictions set in place by Congress, and went ahead with their own authority, enacting strict and overbearing guidelines on agricultural producers to the point where the agency is actively hindering one

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of our nation’s most vital industries. The EPA and U.S. Army Corps have completely overstepped their authority, exploiting their made-up rules to extort millions of dollars in fines in northern California for simply plowing existing fields four inches deep to plant wheat. In another case regarding the EPA’s overbearing authority, the government’s lawyer told a farmer when water falls down the four-inch furrow, it is like water going down a “minimountain range.” The farmer ended up settling with the government for over $1 million because he couldn’t keep up the legal fight which would have cost him more. Under the Obama administration, the EPA finalized an updated rule significantly expanding the definition of WOTUS and the EPA’s regulatory authority far beyond the limits originally set in place by Congress. This 2015 rule was nothing short of a land and water grab giving bureaucrats the ability to meddle in intermittent and ephemeral streams – such as the kind

farmers use for drainage and irrigation, and to harass farmers for plowing fields they historically grew crops on. Under this rule, the EPA could fine farmers thousands of dollars if they simply rotated from one crop to another on their own land without first gaining permission that could take years to receive from Washington bureaucrats. That rule was immediately challenged in court and was thankfully withdrawn in a 2017 executive order by former President Donald Trump. Unfortunately, the Biden administration and its “green new deal” agenda are determined to bring back the overreaching rule for good, and it will make it more difficult for American farmers to produce the food we eat, home builders to make new family homes and to produce cheap and abundant American energy. This rule doesn’t just affect farming, but every potential land use in the country. A puddle on the property is a far cry from “navigable water,” which is what Congress originally gave the EPA jurisdiction over. The Biden administration is seeking to expand government control by giving the EPA jurisdiction over every puddle in America, and with it, the land the puddles rest on. I am hopeful in this fall’s case of Sackett II v. EPA, the court reaffirms Congress’ Article One power and sets the necessary restrictions on agency bureaucrats as they did in West Virginia v. EPA. The power to invent new rules from 40-year-old laws needs to end and this Supreme Court is the one to do it. This opinion piece was featured on the House Committee on Agriculture Republicans webpage on July 20. Doug LaMalfa is serving as the U.S. representative for California’s First Congressional District.

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NEWS BRIEFS

WAIC announces job opening

As a new chapter for Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC) begins, the WAIC Board and Jessie Dafoe would like to announce together the posting of a search for a new executive director. The WAIC Board and Dafoe are committed to the goals set by WAIC, have prepared a substantial transition plan and can’t wait to reach the new milestones in the coming horizon. Board President JoAnn Skeim-True commented, “To continue the great work WAIC has done over the last decade, it is only possible when there is consistency in leadership. We are so grateful for all Jessie has done to strengthen and grow WAIC, but the board understands the needed transition for her and her family. We are thankful this will not be a rapid change. Dafoe will stay in various capacities throughout the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. We are committed to the goals and dedicated to the communities that have made our growth possible. Again, we would like to thank her for her dedication and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Dafoe commented, “The WAIC community is special. The people I have met and collaborated with have made such a difference, not only for our programs but for me personally. Community members across the state welcomed me at their table and saw the potential for our big ideas. I am humbled to be part of the meaningful work that is growing our students to be the leaders we need in many ways. I am thankful for the opportunity to train and support the transition to ensure the program’s integrity. This is not a goodbye, but a see you soon. I still am personally vested in the goals WAIC has set and can’t wait to celebrate the achievements to come.” All inquiries and interested candidates should contact Laura Lehan at 307-655-5405 or laura@peakconsult.net. The full job description can be found on the Wyoming Nonprofit Network at wynonprofit.org/Job-Board.

UW welcomes Most The University of Wyoming (UW) Extension welcomes Micah Most as the new agriculture and natural resources Extension educator for Johnson County. “We are very excited to have Micah join our team in the Johnson County office,” says Associate Director of UW Extension Amanda Marney. Most joined the Extension on June 30. “I am looking forward to meeting the community and engaging with the ranchers and farmers in the area. Johnson County already feels a lot like home for me,” he says. As a graduate student, Most developed content for livestock producers through the Nebraska Extension, including peer-reviewed publications, seminars, field days and on-farm visits. He also recently served as the producer and host for the Nebraska Extension’s FarmBits podcast. Most has extensive experience in both formal and nonformal science communications as well as livestock production, ruminant nutrition and stress physiology. His graduate thesis focused on the physiological effects of inflammation mitigation in heat-stressed weather. He plans to share key results of this research as part of his first programming efforts. In addition, he is excited to ex-plore the Big Horns. “It is important for producers to be mindful of the welfare of their livestock during all conditions,” he says, “but the potential for negative outcomes due to heat stress is feeling especially relevant during the recent bouts of hot weather.” “The higher elevations offer all kinds of adventures, and I am also enjoying getting to know the local businesses, galleries, museums and restaurants,” he adds. Contact Most at mmost@uwyo.edu or 307-684-7522 for questions relating to agriculture and natural resources in Johnson County.

NCBA supports Beagle Brigade The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined a coalition of agricultural organizations on July 20 calling for passage of H.R. 8432/S.3678, the Beagle Brigade Act of 2022. The bill would authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, which trains canines, nicknamed the Beagle Brigade. “The Beagle Brigade is crucial for preventing foreign animal diseases, invasive species and pests from entering the country,” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera. “To continue the success of the Beagle Brigade program, NCBA is urging Congress to provide specific authorization for the National Detector Dog Training Center so canine teams can continue to provide robust inspections at U.S. ports of entry.” Today, over 116 agricultural canine teams provide screening at border crossings, airports, cruise terminals, cargo warehouses and mail facilities, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members of the Beagle Brigade have played a vital role in preventing the introduction of virulent diseases like foot and mouth disease, African swine fever, Newcastle disease and numerous plant diseases which could devastate farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

Sheridan field day scheduled

Marketeers host banquet The Livestock Marketeers held their 57th Annual Hall of Fame banquet in Kansas City, Mo. on June 14. This year’s inductees were Henry Stockdale of Columbia, Tenn., John Meents of Jenera, Ohio and Greg Hubert of Oakley, Kan. The host for this year’s event was the American Hereford Association and Certified Hereford Beef. The Livestock Marketeers is a formal group of livestock marketing professionals from across the nation whose purpose is to promote and honor those who are dedicated to the livestock marketing industry. Stockdale operated a livestock transportation business located in Columbia, Tenn. Many of the leading purebred seedstock operations in the nation trusted Stockdale to relocate and care for their cattle while in transport. Meents served as a field representative from 1978 until his retirement in 2021. He served as a road agent for organizations such as: The American Yorkshire Club and Yorkshire Journal, The Drovers Journal, The American Polled Hereford Association and Polled Hereford World and The American Hereford Association and Hereford World. Hubert and his wife Brenda own and operate Hubert Cattle Sales, a Charolais sale management firm based in their hometown of Oakley, Kan. Hubert began his career in sale management in 1986. To date he has managed 817 auctions and marketed 56,379 head of registered cattle.

UW to host field day The Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) will host an open house and field day on Aug. 10 from 3-7 p.m. at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle. Located at 2753 State Highway 157, SAREC is part of the WAES, the research arm of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The upcoming field day, featuring field tours and presentations by University of Wyoming (UW) researchers, is free and open to the public. Participants of all ages are welcome. A complimentary meal will be provided, but attendees are not required to RSVP. Speakers include WAES Director and Associate Dean of the UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Eric Webster and Jeffry Hawes, incoming president of Eastern Wyoming College. Topics include grass and legume forage production, weed management in irrigated cropping systems, an irrigated crop rotation study focused on forage production and a global botanical project examining native range characteristics. Dinner and dessert will be provided after the station tours For more information on the SAREC field day, e-mail sarec@uwyo.edu or call 307-837-2000.

The University of Wyoming’s (UW) Sheridan Research and Extension Center, agency partners and local producers will host a field day Aug. 10 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. focused on soil health, cover crops and grazing on irrigated forages. Participants will meet at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, located at 663 Wyarno Road. The Working Lands Field Day program includes visits to two local operations: the Little Horn Ranch and Koltiska Cattle and Hay. Transportation between sites is available, and all ages are welcome to attend. Participants must register by Aug. 1. A $10 entry fee will be collected on the day of the event. Those who are unable to attend the full program are welcome to join for one or more of the sessions but are still asked to RSVP. Lunch will be served at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center at 12:15 p.m. Partner presentations and door prize drawings will take place during the meal. After lunch, field visits will resume. On a site at the research and Extension center, Tyler Jones, assistant farm manager, will present a tillage method study and dryland cover crop species evaluation. The final site visit of the day, focused on dryland soil regeneration, will be held at Koltiska Cattle and Hay. To learn more about the event, visit sccdwy.org. The online registration form can be found at bit.ly/working-lands-registration-sccd-2022.

Crop progress reported There was no break from the hot and dry conditions for the majority of Wyoming for the week ending July 25, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Isolated portions of southern and eastern Wyoming saw temperatures as much as five degrees above average. Moisture was negligible for much of Wyoming. Only a few portions of the southwest and north received precipitation levels slightly above normal. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for July 19, the amount of land drought free fell to 10.6 percent, compared to 11.6 percent the previous week. The amount of land rated abnormally dry stood at 26.6 percent, compared to 28.2 percent the previous week. Moderate drought increased to 37.8 percent, up from 35.7 percent the previous week. Severe drought fell one percentage point to 19.9 percent. Extreme drought increased to 5.1 percent, compared to 3.6 percent the previous week. Irrigation water supplies across the state were rated one percent very poor, 27 percent poor, 26 percent fair and 46 percent good, compared to two percent very poor, 19 percent poor, 27 percent fair and 52 percent good the previous week. Stock water supplies across Wyoming were rated five percent very short, 43 percent short, 51 percent adequate and one percent surplus, compared to six percent very short, 36 percent short, 57 percent adequate and one percent surplus last week.

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WGFD continued from page 1 Feedgrounds – A Challenge We Can Take On, considers all biological, social, economic and political issues, along with wildlife diseases to achieve a durable, publicly supported long-term feedground management plan. Feedgrounds were created to prevent large dieoffs of elk in harsh winter conditions. The report states the purpose for feeding has since grown to keep elk out of ranchers’ hay and prevent elk from transmitting brucellosis to cattle. Phase one shares information on feedground history, operations and related disease concerns. Phase two From July 2021-2023, WGFD had transitioned into phase two of the process to gather further public comment. In phase two, 13 WGFD personnel closely tied to the elk feedground program, along with several rep-

resentatives from the National Elk Refuge, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and Grand Teton National Park, hosted a series of meetings with stakeholder groups and the general public. In February and March 2022, WGFD held several meetings. The Elk Feedground Management Planning Stakeholder Groups initiated a conversation on Feb. 1 in Pinedale. Several themes and topics were discussed during each meeting. During the March 3 meeting, participants requested any plan must be flexible to incorporate new information; modify feedground management to reduce disease; create dynamic and flexible management needs; management plan information must be accessible, relevant and easy for the public to view; consider how soil types might

reduce exposure to prions; consider deer-to-elk disease transmission risks; and teach landowners and ranchers how to convert from cow/ calf operations to yearling operations. Several management actions were suggested including seeking funding for testing, disease management, feedground management and disease mitigation; public education on wildlife disease; maintain herd objectives and hunter opportunity; use hunters to keep adequate populations; create a specific management plan for each feedground; and modify feedground practices to reduce density on feedgrounds, move feed off the ground to reduce contamination, avoid feeding on bare ground, reduce length of feeding time on feedgrounds and loafing areas, find ways to remove manure from feeding areas and use technology to spread elk across more of the feeding area. Next steps After several months of

learning sessions and input taken from over 60 stakeholders from across Wyoming, the steering team is now beginning a draft for a long-term feedground management plan. A draft is expected to be released later this winter for the general public to review and comment on. The final elk management plan is expected to be in place by summer of 2023. “This process is the next step in the necessary progression of wildlife management, where we must continually shift based on science and emerging needs and issues,” said WGFD Director Brian Nesvik in a press release. “It’s an important evaluation, and we believe in doing it alongside our diverse stakeholders.” For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/GetInvolved/elk-feedgrounds. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Livestock slaughter data reported Commercial red meat production for the U.S. totaled 4.72 billion pounds in June, up one percent from the 4.67 billion pounds produced in June 2021. Beef production, at 2.45 billion pounds, was two percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 3.04 million head, up three percent from June 2021. The average live weight was down seven pounds from

the previous year, at 1,339 pounds. Veal production totaled 4.6 million pounds, 12 percent above June a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 29,100 head, down eight percent from June 2021. The average live weight was up 47 pounds from last year, at 270 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.26 billion pounds, up slightly from the previous

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year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.5 million head, down one percent from June 2021. The average live weight was up four pounds from the previous year, at 288 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 11.4 million pounds, was up slightly from June 2021. Sheep slaughter totaled 172,900 head, nine percent below last year. The average live weight was 131 pounds, up 11 pounds from

June a year ago. January to June 2022 commercial red meat production was 27.7 billion pounds, down one percent from 2021. Accumulated beef production was up two percent from last year, veal was up four percent, pork was down three percent from last year and lamb and mutton production was down eight percent. For a full copy of the report, visit nass.usda.gov.

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Bryan B. Long March 5, 1948 – July 25, 2022

A celebration of the life of Bryan Long, a 73-yearold lifetime resident of Johnson County, will be held by his family and friends on Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Occidental Hotel Garden in Buffalo. Splint Memmer and Dayton Kurtz will officiate. Bryan passed away suddenly while visiting with a friend at his branding corral. He was surrounded by family, close friends and his favorite cows. He was born on March 5, 1948 in Buffalo to Bill and Mary Long. He grew up and went to school in Buffalo, graduating from Buffalo High School with the class of 1966. He attended the University of Wyoming and studied agriculture. Bryan was married May 1, 1976 to Rita Wagoner and they made their home in Buffalo. He was a livestock order buyer and bought wool for Provost Lefevre for many years. He was

Dec. 12, 1960 – July 21, 2022

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well-respected in the cattle, sheep and wool industries and had a large network of friends he met through those activities across the Western U.S. Bryan loved ranching, his cattle, his children and grandchildren. He loved good people, never met a stranger and helped youth getting started in agriculture whenever he could. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Rita of Buffalo; two daughters Bryna (Jade) Lyon of Arvada, and Angela Long (Scott McHazlett) of Buffalo; three brothers Bill Long of Buffalo, Mike (Jan) Long of Vancouver, Wash., John (Cyd) Long of Buffalo; four sisters Grace Gibbs of Buffalo, Trish (Dennis) Camino of Buffalo, Kass McIntyre of Buffalo, Clare Long of Sausalito, Calif.; and his grandchildren and prideand-joy Waycie Lyon, Rye Lyon and Kelvin McHazlett. He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved border collie Gus. To commemorate Bryan’s lifelong love of agriculture and support of youth in agriculture, donations may be made in his memory to the Johnson County Woolgrowers Association, to a fund to pay premiums at the Johnson County Fair wool and sheep shows. Online condolences may be made at harnessfuneralhome.com.

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Brenda Marie (Jarrard) Maslonka passed away on July 21 in Sheridan. She was surrounded by her loving family and will be missed by all that knew her. Brenda was born in Buffalo on Dec. 12, 1960 to Sonny and Maggie Jarrard. She married Mark Maslonka on Aug. 13, 1989. Mark and Brenda traveled the Western U.S. for construction and then settled on their ranch in Coleman, Okla. for 10 years. They then decided to return home to Kaycee to their ranch in Sussex. Brenda co-owned and managed Clark’s Corner in Casper with her mom Maggie and her step-father Jim Nall for many years. She also worked on the family ranch on Bates Creek. Brenda loved every aspect of Wyoming and the ranching life. She enjoyed and excelled

in training and working her border collie dogs at the ranch and in competition dog trials. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was adventurous and always ready for fun and laughter, whether it be on the ranch sledding, on the ocean fishing or organizing large family gatherings. She is preceded in death by her mother Margaret Pabst Nall and her step-father Jim Nall. She is survived by husband Mark Maslonka, her father Sonny Jarrard, sister Drenda (Shawn) Scolari; brother Charles (Allison) Jarrard; her two daughters Sara (Conan) Millstein, Amanda (Simon) Lees. She is also survived by her five grandchildren Briann (Ryan) Dillard, Lane Kathman, Connor and Hunter Millstein and Madison Lees. She also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in Brenda’s name may be made to Welch Cancer Center Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation, PO Box 391, Sheridan, WY 82801. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sept. 17 at Harold Jarrard Park in Kaycee. Time and details will follow.

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Daniel E. Mahoney May 31, 1958 – July 25, 2022 Longtime Johnson County resident Daniel E. Mahoney passed away at his ranch on Pass Creek, Kaycee, on July 25 after a 12-year battle with leukemia. Dan was born on May 31, 1958 to Gene and Luella (Simmons) Mahoney. Dan was the oldest of three children. Dan loved

and cared deeply for his family. He grew up in the Newcastle area working with extended family and had wonderful stories of working with his uncles and cousins. After graduating from high school, he worked in construction, learning trade skills that would ben-

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Managing the barber’s pole worm in the Intermountain West At this time of year, I typically receive many inquiries regarding internal parasite issues in lambs and ewes, especially those managed on irrigated pastures. If grazing irrigated pastures, it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. Producers will need to implement a management plan for internal parasites, especially the barber’s pole worm. The following are some helpful reminders for sheep producers to consider. Conditions for infection In the summer months, when minimum daily temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the barber’s pole worm, otherwise known as Haemonchus contortus, is the most aggressive internal parasite species in sheep. This parasite is transmitted orally from contaminated pasture through a complex three-week life cycle. Recent work published in the West found across 25 sheep flocks grazing irrigated pastures, this was the most prevalent worm species (70 percent of worm burden) during the June to August sampling period. A clinical burden of adult barber’s pole worms inside the abomasum of a

sheep can result in the loss of up to one cup of blood per day. The damage it causes to this critical compartment of the ruminant digestive system is a significant setback for affected animals. In addition to the typical fluid swelling beneath the jaw (bottle jaw), decreased weight gain and milk production are all production losses from this parasite. Management Best management practices now recommend a selective treatment program focusing treatment on the sheep showing clinical signs, rather than mass treatment of the entire flock. A good rule of thumb is 20 percent of the sheep are 80 percent of the problem with this parasite. This principle of selective treatment, or “refugia,” has been proven to maintain a population of internal parasites that have never had exposure to the dewormer, which ultimately keeps it working longer in the flock. Using the FAMACHA system allows producers to estimate clinical illness by looking at degree of anemia in the lower eyelid, yet a more simplistic approach entails only treating those “poor doing” animals in the

efit him his entire life. Dan spent a few years in Alaska building condominiums and putting together a nestegg to follow his dream of owning his own ranch. flock. Rotating dewormers is not recommended until producers ensure a product is no longer working. With a limited arsenal of deworming products available on the market, indiscriminate rotation accelerates worm resistance. Deworming effectiveness and plan Barber’s pole worm resistance to common classes of dewormers has been well documented internationally and especially in the Eastern region of the U.S. for 20 years. The University of Wyoming recently published data finding widespread barber’s pole worm resistance in Wyoming and Montana sheep flocks grazing irrigated pastures. The barber’s pole worm was resistant to benzimidazoles on 92 percent of ranches, ivermectins on 50 percent of ranches and moxidectins on only eight percent of ranches. It’s important to ask, is the dewormer being used still effective? Combination deworming is providing a full dose of two different classes of dewormer at the same time (do not mix) and has been shown to be effective at killing resistant worms. Lambs and ewes will reingest larvae when grazing unless they’re grazing a “clean” pasture which hasn’t been grazed in 30 to 40 days. Some producers have experienced success moving sheep to a fresh paddock every three days, and not returning to a previously grazed paddock for 30 days as an approach to avoiding reinfection. Drying out of pastures can kill unhatched larvae in the

He purchased a rundown ranch west of Kaycee only he could see the potential in. He had a vision of what the place could be with the right water management and he was right. He had a passion for water development whether it was pipelines or pivots. Dan met Wanda in 2002 and married her in 2010. Together they poured everything they had into developing the potential the Pass Creek property had. Dan sat on several boards and committees, all focused on benefitting agriculture in Johnson County. fecal pellet; shaded areas allow larvae to survive longer. Fecal egg counts are one method to determine the quantity and type of internal parasite burden producers are dealing with. These can be pulled individually from the animal or freshly picked up off the ground, but can provide an important baseline in order to implement a treatment strategy. Barber’s pole worm larvae need water to survive and move up the leaf to be ingested. If producers don’t graze irrigated acres in the warmest summer months, then they likely don’t have a barber’s pole worm issue. Fecal egg counts were highest from sheep grazing flood- and sprinkler-irri-

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He was instrumental in the improvements on the Dull Knife Dam, working tirelessly alongside Crow Gordon to make the project come to fruition. The completion of this project has benefited many downstream ranchers, including theirs. He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Luella; niece Jamie; uncles Vernon and Virgil; and aunt Hazel. Dan is survived by his wife Wanda (Landrey) Mahoney; sister Debbie (Jeff) Emmert, Jordan, Jake; brother David (Sasha) gated pastures: these pastures had 2,656 eggs per gram compared to 433 eggs per gram from those flocks grazing sub-irrigated pastures. The range flocks sampled had little to no barber’s pole worm eggs in the feces. Producers can purchase the problem of resistant worms residing in the digestive tract of replacement rams and ewes. If purchasing breeding stock from a flock with known parasite issues, an effective quarantine period and fecal egg count from a veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic lab can help producers determine if an aggressive worming regime is needed before turning out into the flock. For more information

Mahoney, Sammie, Alex; stepson Quint (Amy) Gonzales, Adelie, Wyatt; son by choice Trevor (Tana) Lutterman, Tilly, Tyson; uncle Donny (Karen) Simmons; aunt Ann Simmons; Dave Moline (the other half of the Mahoney brothers), and Casper College friends for life Jeb Hanson and Jeff Lamb. A wake will be planned at a later time at the ranch on Pass Creek, Kaycee. Champion Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements. Online condolences may be written at championfh.com. about the amount and type of internal parasites in a flock, e-mail mbhuiya@ uwyo.edu regarding eligibility for free or reduced parasite analysis as part of a multi-year study. The field of internal parasite management in sheep is ever evolving in response to these everchanging worm species. A good resource for latebreaking information is wormx.info. To read more regarding the recent study conducted in the West, visit sheepusa.org/wp-content/ uploads/2022/07/2020Combined-SGRJ.pdf. Whit Stewart is the University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist. He can be reached at whit. stewart@uwyo.edu.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION By Alex Orozco-Lopez, UW Extension Educator

Identifying annual invasive grasses important for management Following the drought from last year, this year’s drought seems to be a favorable year for invasive grasses. The mixture of bringing in hay from other places, along with the climate, allows invasive grasses to thrive in some parts of the state. It is important to be able to identify these different invasive grasses so producers can properly manage them. It is important to try to manage invasive grasses because they can reduce species diversity and forage quality. Not only do they have ecological effects, but they also have an economic impact. To avoid costly and long-term control efforts, an Integrated Pest Management plan s needed for early detection and rapid response to contain and eradicate invasive species before they spread further. Some of the invasive annual grasses found in parts of the state include cheatgrass, Japanese brome, ventenata,

medusahead and bulblous bluegrass. Most producers are familiar with cheatgrass, Japanese brome and bulblous blugrass. However, not many are familiar with medusahead or ventenata. Medusahead Medusahead’s seedlings emerge in the fall and regrowth occurs early in the growing season. This early regrowth of medusahead reduces soil moisture for perennial grasses. Additionally, its silica content creates thatch, which does not allow other grass seedlings to establish. However, medusahead seedlings can germinate in the thatch. Medusahead silica content makes it unpalatable and it has caused serious economic impacts in Western U.S. In Wyoming, medusahead is currently found in Sheridan County. The most cost-effective management strategy is preventing the introduction and spread of medusahead. Therefore, it is important to contact a local Extension

office, Weed and Pest Control, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and/or a county conservation district office if an invasive grass is suspected. It is important to minimize the spread of medusahead seeds from infected areas to non-infected areas. Additionally, it is important to avoid overgrazing of perennial plants as they can help prevent meduasahead from establishing and spreading. Medusahead can be managed using herbicide treatment, prescribed fires and revegetation. Herbicide active ingredients such as imazapic, aminopyralid, rimsulfuron and sulfosulfuron can control medusahead. However, if little-to-no desirable vegetation remains after a herbicide treatment or a prescribed burn, revegetation should be integrated. Ventenata Ventenata is an invasive annual grass with little value as a forage species. Ventenata is documented to rapidly spread in the Western U.S. This species is currently found in Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell, Crook and Converse counties. Ventenata reduces forage availability for livestock and wildlife and it reduces species biodiversity. Prevention of the invasion and spread of ventenata is vital. Ventenata, like other invasive grasses, can be hard to control.

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Figure one – It is important to minimize the spread of medusahead seeds from infected areas to noninfected areas. Pictured is mature medusahead awns. Steve Dewey photo

Preventing the spread is the best management tool. To control the invasive grass and restore the ecosystem, a producer can apply herbicides. Choosing a proper herbicide to not harm the existing perennial grasses is crucial or else it can result in higher abundance of ventenata. Indaziflam is an effective herbicide to manage for ventenata in perennial grass stands. Management can be achieved using herbicides such as indaziflam (Rejuvra) and imazapic (Plateau). The timing of application is important for its effectiveness. When trying to manage these annual grasses, it is

important to properly identify them. Being able to identify them early before they get out of control allows producers to manage them easier. However, if they have already taken over, there are still ways to manage them. For more information, contact the nearest Exten-

sion office, Weed and Pest Control, NRCS, USFS and/ or a county conservation district office. Alex Orozco-Lopez is a University of Wyoming Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator. He can be reached at aorozcol@uwyo.edu.

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Sold some private treaty calves this week on a good market. Had a light summer run of cows and bulls with a slightly lower market due to bigger runs of cows in the south. No sale next week, we will see you at the Johnson County Fair! Thank you and we appreciate your business! PRIVATE TREATY 3 FINGERS RANCH NEWCASTLE, WY 190 BLACK AND RED STEERS NOV DELIVERY 515 LBS @ $2.30 COWS/HEIFERETTES LLC STOLTZ CATTLE CO, ARVADA WY 1 BLK-COW 1675 83.00 1 BLK-COW 1535 83.50 3 BLK-COW 1520 80.00 1 BLK-COW 1505 82.50 5 BLK-COW 1534 78.00 1 BLKHFRTTE 1280 97.00 1 BLK-COW 1180 89.00 1 BLKHFRTTE 1070 99.00 1 REDHFRTTE 1150 93.50 CRAIG & JOLENE DEVERAUX, NEWCASTLE 1 BLK-COW 1780 87.00 1 BLK-COW 1470 84.00 JOHN FOWLER , WYOLA MT 1 BLK-COW 1190 84.00 MERLE CLARK , HULETT WY 2 BLK-COW 1563 82.00 JOHNNY KRETSCHMAN , ARVADA WY 2 BLK-COW 1445 83.50 1 BLK-COW 1245 82.00 CROSS CROWN LLC , BUFFALO WY 3 BLK-COW 1558 82.00 1 BLK-COW 1560 84.00 JIM OR EMORY FORBES , KAYCEE WY 1 BLK-COW 1300 80.00 DEAD HORSE CREEK CATTLE, BUFFALO WY 4 BLK-COW 1300 80.00 LARRY & KIMBERLY LIGOCK, SHERIDAN 2 BLK-COW 1373 83.00 1 BLKHFRTTE 1085 100.00 THE LAWRENCE J. & LIGOCKI, SHERIDAN 1 BLKHFRTTE 1265 92.50 JODY KOBIELUSZ , RANCHESTER WY 2 BLK-COW 1218 87.50 GILES DBA PEE GEE RANCH, ARVADA 2 BLK-COW 1660 84.50 1 BLK-COW 1325 79.00 3 BLK-COW 1462 84.50 2 BLK-COW 1460 84.00 1 BLK-COW 1505 83.00 2 BLK-COW 1368 83.00 4 BLK-COW 1485 82.00 FIDELITY SERVICES LLC , BUFFALO WY 1 BLK-COW 1335 81.50 MICHAEL PAINTER , BUFFALO WY 1 BLK-COW 1415 73.00 FLOYD LAND & LIVESTOCK, GILLETTE WY 1 BWF-COW 1280 75.00 MARTIN MASTERS , DAYTON WY 1 RED-COW 1470 71.00 1 RED-COW 1355 73.50 HAROLD SALLEE , NEWCASTLE WY 1 BLK-COW 1740 79.00 1 BLK-COW 1775 78.00 CLINT SNOOK , HULETT WY 1 RD COW 1265 82.00

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HEATH ANDERSON , NEWCASTLE WY 3 MXD-COW 1015 70.00 CHAD, HEIDI, CLAIRE JUSTUS, PARKMAN 1 BLK-COW 1790 80.00 COOPER JUSTUS , PARKMAN WY 1 REDHFRTTE 1290 92.00 BULLS CROSS H RANCH INC , BUFFALO WY 1 BLK-BULL 2025 98.50 FRANKIE OR ADDINGTON , DOUGLAS WY 1 BLK-BULL 1975 90.00 CRAIG & JOLENE DEVERAUX, NEWCASTLE 1 BLK-BULL 2075 100.50 FLOYD C. RENO & SONS, GILLETTE WY 2 CHAR-BULL 2330 96.50 1 CHAR-BULL 2015 98.50 HARLAN ANGUS LLC , KAYCEE WY 1 BLK-BULL 2165 96.00 POWDER RIVER LIVESTOCK, ARVA DA WY 1 BLK-BULL 2170 87.50 DENNIS & GRACE WILLIAMS, MOORCROFT 2 HERE-BULL 1998 98.00 JIM OR EMORY FORBES , KAYCEE WY 1 RED-BULL 1730 90.00 JODY KOBIELUSZ , RANCHESTER WY 1 BLK-BULL 1085 134.00 MARTIN MASTERS , DAYTON WY 1 RED-BULL 2200 95.00 TRIPLE T LAND & LVST, NEWCASTLE WY 1 BLK-BULL 1875 88.50 TAYLOR SNOOK , HULETT WY 1 CHAR-BULL 1190 107.00 1 HERE-BULL 1105 111.00 SUNLIGHT RANCH , WYOLA MT 2 BLK-BULL 1305 95.00 4 BLK-BULL 1355 94.00 PAIRS CHAD, HEIDI, CLAIRE JUSTUS, PARKMAN 4 BLK-PAIR 1893 1,800.00 STEERS COOPER JUSTUS , PARKMAN WY 2 BLK-STR 1060 156.50

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Figure two – Ventenata is an invasive annual grass with little value as a forage species. Pictured is an image of ventenata’s seed head and stem. Alex Orozco photo

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Figure three – Several invasive grasses include cheatgrass, Japanese brome, ventenata, medusahead and bulblous bluegrass. An invasive grass quick guide can help producers identify invasive grasses. Beth Fowers photo

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FAIR continued from page 1 Preparation Exhibitors spend most of their summer prepping their animals for the fair. Kathryn says she works with her goats every day to ensure they feel comfortable and look presentable for the show. She washes the goats with soap, blows them out and clips them before show day. “It’s important not to clip too far down the legs,” she says. “With goats, you want to trim them short to show off their muscle and stop clipping at the knees on their legs.” Amia and Willow work with their animals at least three times per week. “It’s really good for them to get used to us,” says Amia. “I think it’s really fun to work with them.” They typically tie up

their steers and the cow/ calf pair and ride the horses every night. “Steers and the cow/calf pair need to be washed, have their heads shaved and body hair trimmed,” says Amia. “Pigs are typically washed and shaved a day before the show. We walk them in the round pen a lot to get them used to us and used to walking in a circular pen.” Willow says the goats need to be shaved completely which typically takes around two hours per goat. “This can take some time, but it is important to do before the show so the goats look good,” she says. Achievements This year will be Amia’s first year taking her colt to the fair. She hopes to place well with her colt overall

Show practice – Ten-year-old Kathryn Swinyer enjoys working with her goats each day in preparation for the fair. She practices bracing her goats to ensure they are comfortable with her in the show ring. Courtesy photo

and has a goal to place well in the halter class. “Since I broke him myself, it would be rewarding,” she says. Amia is interested in learning more about breaking colts and hopes to become more of an expert. “I am excited to learn more about breaking colts and I hope to get tips from the judges,” she says. “I also hope to place well in beef showmanship.” Willow’s goal is to “place well” with her exhibits and avoid getting stepped on by a steer, which has happened in past years. “I want to place well and have fun,” she says. Kathryn is especially proud of her 4-H breeding goat project, which has turned into a little business for her. She started breeding her goats to sell to other 4-H members, and this year she had 14 kids born. Kathryn’s goal this year is to improve in showmanship. “I am always working on showmanship,” she says. “With my breeding goats, I’ve worked really hard and I’m really excited.” Making memories at the fair Many 4-H members look forward to the fair every year. It is a break from reality for a week before school starts up again. Amia says her favorite aspect of the fair is working with her animals. “My steers are big puppy dogs,” she says. “I love them, they’re just so sweet – all of the animals

Cattle enthusiast – Sheridan County 4-H exhibitor Amia Koltiska works with her steer Loki daily. She enjoys spending time with all of her animals, and especially loves her steers and the cattle industry as a whole. Courtesy photo

Summer nights – Kathryn Swinyer gives her goats the attention and care she feels they deserve. Aside from preparing for the fair, she also enjoys spending time bonding with them. Courtesy photo

are such sweethearts.” She always looks forward to helping other 4-H members at the fair and spending time with her friends. “I also enjoy learning new skills and getting help from older members – it’s always fun,” she says. Willow enjoys spending time with her friends and family at the fair. “I really like to be around other people at the fair and learn from the older members who have been in 4-H longer than I have,” she says. “I also like to be around friends and show animals against people I know.” “I look forward to making memories with other people and with my animals,” she continues. “Some of these people I only get to see once a year, so it’s really special.” Kathryn enjoys the community aspect of the fair and “hanging out with friends and animals.” “I like when we are all together at the fair,” she says. “It’s really fun.” Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Equine companion – Amia Koltiska and her horse Zayne participate in rodeo and 4-H events. Amia is often found outside working with Zayne. Courtesy photo

Fair preparation – Sheridan County 4-H exhibitor Willow Koltiska walks with her pigs in a pen to familiarize the pigs with walking in a circular motion and the show stick. Courtesy photo

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CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and Current Conditions Wyoming experienced its 45th warmest and 29th wettest June out of 128 years according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information database, retrieved July 27. Scaling to

the county level, the adjacent tables show temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of June. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released July 21, shows, compared to a month

ago, some areas of Wyoming experienced an improvement in conditions while other areas degraded. Over 10 percent of Wyoming is now classified as ‘none’ on the USDM, while nearly 27 percent is classified as abnormally dry and nearly 63 percent of Wyoming continues to experience moderate to extreme drought. View the current USDM map at bit.ly/2S28VTA. Consider submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report at bit.ly/3c4WRLR. Eight to 14-day, one-month and grass-cast forecasts NOAA’s eight to 14-day

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Blue Creek Ranch Blue Creek Ranch Boot Jack Ranch Boot Jack Ranch Sarah Faith Ranch Inc. Sarah Faith Ranch Inc. Sarah Faith Ranch Inc. Hamlin Cattle Co J F Ranch McGinnis, Jay; J F Ranch Pokorny Ranch Jordan Land & Livestock LLC Jordan Land & Livestock LLC Hardesty, Jim & Candy Hardesty, Jim & Candy Hardesty, Jim & Candy Sweet, Shane J & L Livestock J & L Livestock J & L Livestock C Bar J Ranch LLC C Bar J Ranch LLC Stevenson’s Diamond Dot Cattle Inc Rein Anchor Ranch LP Tranel Ranch Bends, Keene Ferguson, Bruce & Kim Ross Ranch & Livestock Ross Ranch & Livestock Solberg, Russell King, Raleigh West Butte Ranch West Butte Ranch Stoddard Family Ranch Harlan Angus Lyman Ranch Co Hepp Livestock Hepp Livestock Bell Livestock Koltiska Cattle & Hay Koltiska Cattle & Hay Half Circle Cross Ranch Half Circle Cross Ranch O’Brien, Ken or Kip O’Brien, Ken or Kip Sandall Ranches Sandall Ranches French, Mike V Bar V Ranch Chris Vinton Ranch Co Chris Vinton Ranch Co Hinsz Ranch Hinsz Ranch Giannonatti, Cora and Lance Lund, Justin & Monty Jacobsen Farms Gullickson, Clair & Cole Wagner Ranch Wagner Ranch Wagner Ranch Wagner Ranch Njos, Larry & Ryan Doug Maher Ranch Ham, Brady Ham, Brady Sorenson, Rick & Sharon Sorenson, Trevor Paxton Ranch Blakeman Cattle LLC Ericksen Sandhills Ranch LLC Pelster, Jeff & Naomi Castle Mountain Ranch

Kaycee, WY Kaycee, WY Pinedale, WY Pinedale, WY Big Piney, WY Big Piney, WY Big Piney, WY Bondurant, WY Big Piney, WY Big Piney, WY Lander, WY Riverton, WY Riverton, WY Sheridan, WY Gillette, WY Sheridan, WY Newcastle, WY Shawmut, MT Shawmut, MT Shawmut, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Hobson, MT Big Timber, MT Roundup, MT Ashland, MT Fort Peck, MT Jordan, MT Jordan, MT Wolf Point, MT Great Falls, MT Sunburst, MT Sunburst, MT New Castle, WY Casper, WY Ten Sleep, WY Kaycee, WY Kaycee, WY Cody, WY Sheridan, WY Sheridan, WY Evanston, WY Evanston, WY Wayan, ID Wayan, ID Evanston, WY Evanston, WY Mullen, NE Whitman, NE Whitman, NE Whitman, NE McLaughlin, SD McLaughlin, SD Bowman, ND Dickinson, ND Pillsbury, ND McLaughlin, SD Bowman, ND Bowman, ND Bowman, ND Bowman, ND Bowman, ND Eagle Butte, SD Lemmon, SD Lemmon, SD Williston, ND Williston, ND Stuart, NE Merna, NE Seneca, NE Harrison, NE WSS, MT

100 Steers 95 Heifers 120 Steers 120 Heifers 110 Steers 210 Steers 220 Heifers 420 Steers 110 Steers 220 Steers 220 Steers 100 Steers 110 Replacement Heifers 260 Steers 300 Steers 235 Heifers 118 Steers 135 Steers 410 Steers 140 Heifers 350 Steers 165 Heifers 135 Steers 105 Steers 1000 Steers 220 Steers 220 Steers 130 Steers 400 Steers 110 Steers 240 Steers 315 Steers 330 Replacement Heifers 550 Steers 95 Steers 175 Steers 100 Steers 100 Heifers 95 Steers 95 Steers 90 Heifers 175 Steers 175 Heifers 275 Steers 270 Heifers 160 Weaned Steers 100 Weaned Steers 200 Weaned Steers 350 Weaned Steers 280 Weaned Steers 190 Weaned Steers 100 Steers 270 Steers 165 Steers 313 Steers 95 Steers 85 Steers 249 Steers 94 Steers 180 Replacement Heifers 97 Heifers 90 Steers 85 Steers 200 Steers 250 Steers 166 Weaned Steers 80 Weaned Steers 150 Steers 120 Steers 200 Steers 183 Steers 225 Steers

435 245.00 420 223.00 460 234.00 460 216.00 490 235.50 540 220.00 490 210.00 500 232.00 515 231.00 515 231.00 525 237.50 510 225.50 490 209.50 540 232.00 540 232.50 525 217.00 525 225.00 335 283.00 435 253.00 335 258.50 430 250.00 400 236.00 470 238.00 490 233.50 535 230.00 515 233.00 525 229.00 470 237.00 550 229.00 560 218.00 500 230.00 550 220.50 525 212.00 585 221.50 600 216.00 595 214.00 600 214.00 550 199.00 660 203.50 625 206.00 580 207.00 650 214.00 610 199.50 625 214.00 600 203.00 650 214.00 575 199.50 565 232.00 650 218.00 650 220.00 630 220.50 550 230.00 625 219.00 575 217.50 585 218.50 600 220.00 625 219.50 625 213.00 540 220.00 575 217.00 530 205.00 625 215.50 660 218.00 585 229.00 685 216.00 725 199.00 750 196.00 800 206.00 825 205.00 915 193.00 1040 173.50 825 198.00

Coffee Cattle Coffee Cattle Dana Ranch Company, Inc. Matador Ranch & Cattle-Selkirk Matador Ranch & Cattle-Selkirk Hansen Livestock Co Johnson, Lance or Nicole Bice Ranch Knuths*, Troy Groll Land & Livestock TD Farms Turkey Track Livestock Troy John Corbett Trust Blakeman Cattle LLC Paxton Ranch Morava, Riley & Mandy Ericksen Sandhills Ranch LLC Matador Ranch & Cattle-Selkirk Matador Ranch & Cattle-Selkirk Sargent Ranches Inc. Stoltz, Trent & Holly Stoltz, Trent & Holly Eickhoff Ranch Eickhoff Ranch Ratzburg Livestock Johnston Ranch Miller, Ralph & Candace Briggs Ranch Point of Rock Angus Ranch Point of Rock Angus Ranch Mount Oxford Ranch Company Judisch, Jim Judisch, Jim Bales, Tom Larsen Land & Livestock Forty Mile Colony Hougen Ranch Tande Ranch/Bruce & Nola Fladager Knuths Cattle Co Simonsen Ranch Inc. Simonsen Ranch Inc. Leaf Ranch Inc Allen’s Bar XX Ranch Allen’s Bar XX Ranch Kinsey, Brad & Tara Kinsey, Brad & Tara Baker Ranch Cooney Bros LLC Levine Ranch Green Leaf Land & Livestock Cumin Ranches LLC Stahl Brothers Stahl Brothers Skelton Ranch Skelton Ranch Skelton Ranch Centennial Livestock Centennial Livestock Blacktail Angus Ranch Johnson Tuning Fork Ranch Eagle Valley Ranch Eagle Valley Ranch Eagle Valley Ranch Eagle Valley Ranch Lode & Robyn, Bonny McKamey Ranch Co. Larson Livestock Inc Bair Ranch Foundation Argyles Ranch Inc Argyles Ranch Inc Powell Lamb Pool Martinsdale Colony

Forsyth, MT Forsyth, MT Ulm, MT Dillon, MT Dillon, MT Dillon, MT Moore, MT Miles City, MT Glendive, MT Cokeville, WY Basin, WY Douglas, WY Jeffery City, WY Merna, NE Stuart, NE Hemingford, NE Seneca, NE Dillon, MT Dillon, MT Emigrant, MT Hysham, MT Hysham, MT Grass Range, MT Grass Range, MT Great Falls, MT WSS, MT WSS, MT Garneill, MT Twin Bridges, MT Twin Bridges, MT Geneva, ID Conrad, MT Conrad, MT Cody, WY Miles City, MT Lodge Grass, MT Melstone, MT Peerless, MT Glendive, MT Baker, MT Baker, MT Miles City, MT Melstone, MT Melstone, MT Roundup, MT Roundup, MT Miles City, MT Harlowton, MT Wolf Creek, MT Miles City, MT Rapelje, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Stanford, MT Stanford, MT Stanford, MT Dillon, MT Dillon, MT Dillon, MT Butte, MT Leadore, ID Leadore, ID Leadore, ID Leadore, ID Harlowton, MT Great Falls, MT Fort Bridger, WY Martinsdale, MT Evanston, WY Evanston, WY Powell, WY Harlowton, MT

750 Steers 600 Steers 690 Steers 370 Steers 500 Steers 210 Steers 280 Steers 600 Steers 210 Steers 110 Steers 325 Steers 155 Steers 120 Steers 125 Heifers 150 Heifers 60 Heifers 160 Heifers 250 Open Heifers 250 Open Heifers 315 Spayed Heifers 225 Spayed Heifers 275 Spayed Heifers 180 Steers 80 Replacement Heifers 350 Weaned Steers 150 Steers 255 Weaned Steers 73 Steers 205 Weaned Steers 80 Weaned Steers 225 Steers 155 Steers 163 Heifers 63 Weaned Steers 180 Steers 390 Steers 500 Steers 380 Steers 175 Steers 95 Steers 90 Heifers 320 Steers 200 Steers 110 Heifers 210 Steers 215 Heifers 224 Steers 480 Steers 270 Steers 200 Steers 100 Steers 210 Steers 90 Steers 250 Steers 95 Steers 230 Heifers 620 Steers 240 Steers 180 Weaned Steers 190 Weaned Steers 165 Weaned Steers 90 Weaned Steers 95 Weaned Steers 200 Weaned Heifers 600 Feeder Lambs 550 Feeders Lambs 3000 Mixed Lambs 1400 Feeder Lambs 1660 Feeder Lambs 990 Feeder Lambs 420 Fat Lambs 390 Mixed Feeder Lambs

970 975 915 850 875 920 940 970 925 900 870 965 975 800 750 900 890 800 860 850 750 850 630 575 650 675 685 680 725 625 725 800 760 810 600 600 620 620 600 630 570 560 560 510 600 580 570 575 600 580 620 510 635 630 550 550 570 525 625 650 615 550 525 500 77 82 80 95 85 95 120 120

202.00 193.50 194.00 206.50 203.00 203.00 179.00 178.50 185.00 180.00 198.00 180.00 186.00 183.00 191.00 182.50 182.00 190.50 186.00 175.00 190.00 180.00 216.50 211.00 210.50 210.00 217.75 209.00 203.00 202.00 204.00 188.50 178.50 183.50 210.50 213.00 207.50 216.00 214.50 213.50 192.50 240.00 238.50 217.00 218.00 209.00 240.00 246.00 221.50 223.00 209.50 230.50 205.50 208.00 215.00 200.00 237.50 243.50 226.00 218.00 229.00 236.00 220.00 219.00 165.00 159.50 139.50 137.00 154.00 137.50 100.00 101.50

forecast for August 3-9, made July 26, shows a 33 to 70 percent probability for above normal temperatures for all of Wyoming – with the probability decreasing from east to west. For the same timeframe, the forecast shows a 33 to 50 percent probability for above normal precipitation for nearly all the state. The exceptions are along the eastern border and the greater northeast corner of Wyoming where near normal precipitation is forecasted. The August forecast, made July 21, indicates a 40 to 60 percent probability of above normal temperatures throughout all of Wyoming. For the same timeframe, there is a 33 to 40 percent probability for below normal precipitation diagonally from the northwest to the southeast corners of the state – and east of the Continental Divide. For the rest of Wyoming, there is an equal chance for above, near or below normal

* Temperatures are observed daily and then averaged across those days for the given timeframe. ** Rankings & additional information are available at NOAA's Climate at a Glance website. ***Icons from the Noun Project

precipitation. For details and to view more NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa. gov. The 2022 Grass-Cast maps, which forecast grassland productivity, are now available. Visit grasscast. unl.edu/ to view the maps, updated biweekly.

Windy K. Kelly is the regional Extension program coordinator and state specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plans Climate Hub, University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@uwyo. edu or 307-367-4380.

What’s Cooking, Good Looking? It’s that time of year again. Even in the safest quaint small towns, people are locking their doors in fear, giving a suspicious side-eye to every sweet old lady in the post office and making sure they roll their windows up before going into church. You know exactly what I’m talking about – zucchini season. Zucchini is the most prolific of garden plants, serving as a staple for every green thumb in the High Mountain Plains. Admittedly highly versatile, the vegetable can be fried, sauteed, grilled, puréed, minced, baked or even smothered in ranch and called a salad. These zucchini monster cookies are a big hit with our crew at shipping and pregnancy testing, not only because they are delicious, but they are also hearty. These cookies even identify as a breakfast cookie, depending on who you ask. Give them a try. Zucchini Monster Cookies Ingredients 3 large eggs room temperature 2 c. peanut butter 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 ¼ c. grated zucchini or 1 medium zucchini 1 c. brown sugar ½ c. honey ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 4 ½ c. rolled oats 1 ¼ c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 ¼ c. mini M&M’s Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line large cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a large bowl place eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, zucchini (liquid squeezed out), sugars and salt. With an electric or stand mixer, beat on low speed until mixture is thoroughly combined. Stir in the oats and baking soda. Then add chocolate chips and M&M’s. Stir to combine.

Using a jumbo cookie scoop or large spoon, scoop about two tablespoons of dough onto prepared cookie sheets two inches apart. Gently press down slightly. Bake for 11-13 minutes. Cookies will be soft to the touch when they first come out of the oven. Let cool on cookie sheet for 15 minutes. Using a spatula, remove to a cooling rack until completely cooled, about 30 minutes. Cookies will harden up when they are cooled. Advice from the wise: With the excess of zucchini from our garden, and there is always an excess, we run it through the food processor and freeze two cups at a time in sandwich bags so we can enjoy our favorite zucchini baked goods yearround. When squeezing the liquid out from the thawed zucchini, it is the perfect amount for this recipe. Tressa Lawrence lives and works on her family’s cattle ranch, where she runs cattle, cooks a few meals, juggles freelance writing and photography and actively works on her rain dance. Comments can be sent to lawrenceranchbeefco@gmail.com.

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RODEO continued from page 1 with a total time of 51.642 seconds. Third place went to Lacey Lawrence of Jordan, Mont. with 51.643 seconds. Jenna Hume of Orfordville, Wis. went home as the NHSRA Breakaway Champion with a total time of 8.23 seconds. Quincy Sullivan of Peralta, N.M. went home with secondplace honors with a total time of 8.24 seconds. In third place, with a time of 9.06 seconds, was Maggie Stewart of Sheridan, Ill. Jacee Graff of St. George, Utah was named the NHSRA Goat Tying Champion with a total time of 22.82 seconds. Faith Marshall of Junction City, Ore. took secondplace honors with a total time of 23.8 seconds. Isabel Rissee of Martin, S.D. went home with thirdplace honors with a total time of 24.13 seconds. Representing the Cowboy State, Raelee Caldwell of Gillette and Tavy Leno of Sheridan finished out the top five respectively in the goat tying competition. The NHSRA Pole Bending Champion went to Rayne Grant of Wheatland. She rode for a total time of 59.308 seconds. Emma Garijo of Winnemucca, Nev. went home with second-place honors with a total time of 59.799 seconds. MaRynn Watterson of Delta, Utah finished out the top three. She rode for a total time of 59.896 seconds. Coy Johnston of Stapleton, Neb. was crowned the NHSRA Steer Wrestling Champion. He rode for a total of 13.79 seconds. Robertsdale, Ala. native Drew Clukey went home with second-place honors with a total time of 14.87 seconds. Rounding out the top three was Kadin Javadi of Pasco Robles, Calif. with a total time of 15.14 seconds. With a time of 19.24 seconds, James Arviso of Winslow, Ariz. and Cashton Weidenbener of Payson, Ariz. were named the NHSRA Team Roping Champions. Kenzie Kelton and Ketch Keton of Mayer, Ariz. went home with second-place honors. They rode for a total of 20.21 seconds. In third place, with a time of 20.77 seconds, was Kavis Drake of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Can. and Colter Dune of Ogema, Saskatchewan, Can. The NHSRA Tie-Down Champion, with a total time of 27.41 seconds, went to Tyler Calhoun of Richards, Texas. Cole Clemons of Okeechobee, Fla. went home in second with 28.2 seconds, and Mason Stueve of Newton, Kan. went home in third with 28.43 seconds. Roughstock events In the bareback riding competition, Tuker Carricato of Saratoga was named the NHSRA Bareback Champion. He rode

for a total of 229 points. Jacek Frost of Browns Valley, Calif. rode for a total of 225 points and went home with secondplace honors. Rounding out the top three with 223 points is Kade Madsen of Honeyville, Utah. John Crimber of Decatur, Texas was the NHSRA Bull Riding Champion. He rode for a total of 169 points. Hayden Welsh of Gillette went home with second-place honors. He rode for a total of 164.5 points. In third place, with 163.5 points, was Ty Parnell of Edmond, Okla. Rounding out the roughstock events, Statler Wright of Beaver, Utah was named the NHSRA Saddle Bronc Riding Champion. He rode for a total of 229 points. Reserve honors went to Thayne Elshere of Hereford, S.D. with a total of 226 points. Finishing in third was Cooper Lane of Keller, Texas with 223 points. Cutting, cow horse and shooting competitions Cody Gann of Leighton, Ala. was named the NHSRA Boys Cutting Champion with a total of 445 points. Will Bushaw of Weatherford, Texas took home second-place honors with 441 points. Billy DeLong of Winnemucca, Nev. went home with third-place honors, riding for a total of 436 points. Riley Farris of Madisonville, Texas rode for a total of 438 points and was named the NHSRA Girls Cutting Champion. Sadie Mendenhall of Edmond, Okla. went home with a total of 437.5 points for second-place honors. Third place went to Brinley Lippincott of Cypress, Texas with a total of 436 points. Ryley Wilson of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Can. was named the NHSRA Reined Cow Horse Champion with a total of 892 points. Emily Kent of Jacksboro, Texas went home with secondplace honors, riding for a total of 890 points. Rounding out the top three with 888.5 points was Will Jones of Allerton, Iowa. In the trap shooting competition, Chase Campbell of Utah went home in first place with a total of 200 points. Lane Picklo of Texas followed behind with 190 points. Rounding out the top three was Kolton Miller of Wyoming with 180 points. In the long-go rifle competition, Beau Emett of Utah went home as the NHSRA Light Rifle Champion. In second place was Tate Welch of Colorado and Cash Brown of North Carolina in third place. Queen contest The NHSRA also crowned a new NHSRA Rodeo Queen on July 23. Activities kicked off on July 14 and contestants

competed in a variety of categories. Miss Hawaii High School Rodeo Queen Eva Jarman was awarded the Miss Congeniality Award. Miss Utah High School Rodeo Queen Addison Redd won the appearance, horsemanship and personality categories. Redd and Miss Georgia High School Rodeo Queen Presley Garland tied for the modeling category. Miss Alabama High School Rodeo Queen Sydnee Griffith won the hightest category and Presley Garland won the speech category. Miss Arkansas High School Rodeo Jadyn Noel was given the Impromptu Question Award and Miss Kansas High School Rodeo Queen Cheyenne Johnson won the interview category. Top 10 contestants from 10th place to first place included: Rebecca Peterson, North Dakota; Dally Orman, Iowa; Hailey Gliko, Montana; Eva Jarman, Hawaii; Presley Garland, Georgia; Jadyn Noel, Arkansas; Cheyenne Johnson, Kansas; Sophia Zimmermann, Texas; Kate Budge, Idaho; and the 2023 NHSRA Queen Addison Redd of Utah. All-Around, Horse of the Year and team standings The All-Around Rookie Cowboy Award went to Lane Leeper of Leon, Iowa with a total of 163.33 points. A rookie cowboy is a contestant in their first year competing. The All-Around Cowboy went to Ketch Kelton of Mayer, Ariz. with a total of 1,610 points. The All-Around Rookie Cowgirl went to Bayli Ladner of Klamath Falls, Ore., with a total of

Wyoming cowboy – Tucker Carricato of Saratoga was named the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Bareback Champion on July 23 during the NHSRA Finals Rodeo in Gillette. He rode for a total of 229 points. In the aggregate round, he took home $1,062.25. Acentric Rodeo photo

210 points. Rayne Grant of Wheatland went home as the All-Around Cowgirl with 1,610 points. The NHSRA Girls Horse of the Year Award went to Rayne Grant with her horse VF A Famous Lady, otherwise known as Chili. She rode for a total of 1,360 points. The NHSRA Boys Horse of the Year went to Will Jones and his horse Check Out Tuff, a.k.a. Wilson. The pair rode for a total of 735 points. In the girls team standings, Texas went home in first place with 6,600 points and Wyoming took second with 4,338.03 points. In the boys team standings, Utah went home with first with 5,565 points and Texas took second with 4,830 points. In the overall team standings, Texas was named the NHSRA Team

Champion with a total of 11,430 points, followed by Utah with 9,278 points and Wyoming with 7,981.36 points. For more information,

visit nhsra.com. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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July 28 – 117 Head BULLS Brown, Matt - Thermopolis 1 CharX Bull, 1875# .................. $11700 1 Blk Bull, 1900# ........................ $11000 Johnson, Jerry - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1880# ........................ $11100 Valcorp Leasing LLC - Shell 1 Blk Bull, 2135# ........................$10500 Rice Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Red Bull, 1585# ......................$10150 1 Red Bull, 1745# ......................$10000 Rush, Curtis - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1960# ........................$10000 Carter Cattle Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1580# ........................$10000 Mastre, Shane - Basin 1 Red Bull, 1250# ........................$9600 Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville 1 Blk Bull, 1635# ..........................$9600

Aug. 9-10

1 Blk Bull, 1820# ..........................$9300 COWS Lungren Land & Cattle Co. - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1400#.........................$8900 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1473#...............$8850 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1496#...............$8650 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1521#...............$8550 Klein, John - Cody 1 BWF Cow, 1260# .....................$8200 Johnson, Jerry - Thermopolis 1 BWF Cow, 1465# .....................$8200 Carter Cattle Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1715#.........................$7950 HEIFERETTE Lungren Land & Cattle Co. - Worland 1 Blk Hfrette, 865# .....................$10900 6 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1083# ...........$9750 Klein, John - Cody 2 CharX Hfrettes, avg. 933#......$10000 PAIRS Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Pairs ........................... $1700/Hd.

• Upcoming Sales • Aug. 11 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Aug. 25 – Weigh-Up Special w/ All Class Cattle Sept. 1 – No Sale Sept. 8 – All Class Cattle Sept. 15 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Sept. 22 – All Class Cattle Sept. 26 – Monday Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special • Feeder cattle only Sept. 29 – All Class Cattle Oct. 3 – Monday Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special • Feeder cattle only

Aug. 22-26 Aug. 26-27 Aug. 28 Sept. 2-4 Sept. 3-4 Sept. 5 Sept. 9-11 Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Sept. 16-17 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 17 Nov. 20 Nov. 22

Superior Livestock Auction Video Royale XXX, Winnemucca, Nev., 800-4222117, 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, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com Meeker Mustang Makeover, Rio Blanco Fairgrounds, Meeker, Colo., 406-5706818, longhornvideoauctions.com RQHBA Horse Sale, Besler’s Cadillac Ranch, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-347-3294, 605-733-2427, rqhba.com Northern Premier Invitational Horse Sale, Roundup Rodeo Grounds Arena, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-210-3329 PRQHBA 45th Annual Futurity and Horse Sale, Powder River County Fairgrounds, Broadus, Mont., 406-427-5420, 406-671-5100, sales@prqhba.com Proffit Ranch 21st Annual Labor Day Horse Sale, Diamond X Ranch, Evanston, 307-723-5857, proffitranch.com Centennial Select Horse Sale, Mac Equipment Inc Indoor Arena, Loveland, Colo., 603-714-1160, casauction.com/horse-sale Western Video Market, Haythorn Land & Cattle Co., Ogallala, Neb., 530-3473793, wvmcattle.com Cattle Country Video Sandhills Roundup Sale, Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center, Cheyenne, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com 26th Anniversary Van Norman and Friends Production Sale, Elko County Fairgrounds, Elko, Nev., 775-756-6508, 775-934-7404, vannormansale.com 20th Annual Sugar Bars Legacy Sale, Sheridan County Fairgrounds, Sheridan, 605-347-8120, sugarbarslegacy.com Ken Haas Angus Female Herd Reduction Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Northern Livestock Video Auction Fall Premier, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com Micheli Ranch Bull Sale, at the ranch, Ft. Bridger, 307-252-0437, 307-747-7786, 307-747-3897, micheliranch.com K2 Red Angus Fall Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com The Wyoming Angus Association 12th Annual Wyoming Select Female Sale, Archer Event Center, Cheyenne, 307-216-0090, 307-630-1539, wyomingangus.org Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-469-2206, 307271-2000, 307-272-5332, 307-578-7392, paintrockangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Top Horse in the Rodeo World An article in the 1943 annual edition of The Record Stockman declares: Meet Bullet, the daddy of all rodeo horses. Such ropers as Ike Rude, Bill Wilkinson, John Bowman and Everett Shaw have practically had reserve seats on him from year to year. The Rodeo Association of America steer roping event was won in 1941 by Ike Rude on Bullet. The 1942 title was won by King Merritt, his owner, mounted on Bullet. One peculiar characteristic of this horse is when the tie is completed, he nearly always looks back over his shoulder and nickers as if to signal the judge of a job well done. Bullet was born in 1929. His sire was Jack McCue by Peter McCue. Hoyt Lewis of House, N. M., raised him and broke him when he was two years old. His rodeo career began when he was three with two famous calf ropers Roy and Pat Lewis. Firsts and seconds were won at many shows that season. Roy and Pat took him to Cheyenne in 1934 and there sold him to Bob Crosby. Bob immediately started training him for

steer roping but never used him in a contest. He brought him back to Cheyenne in 1935 and sold King Merritt half interest in him for $250. Three weeks later, Ike Rude bought the other half interest for $350. The first rodeo to which Ike and King took Bullet was Pendleton in September, 1935. They won a first- and secondplace average on him there, about $1,700 in cash and

a $450 Hamley roping saddle. Bob Crosby won the steer roping on him at Cheyenne the next year and Ike won it at Pendleton, Ore. Ike sold his interest in Bullet to King Merritt for $600 in the spring of 1937. Bullet has been a consistent winner ever since in all steer roping contests. His big year was 1941 when a total of $7,500 was won on him. Of that, $3,070 was taken at Cheyenne in placing first, third and fourth average. Three weeks later, at Ada, Okla., he won first and third average. The following week he finished second and third at Carlsbad, N.M. This year, $1,900 was won on him at Cheyenne. Bullet is a chestnut and weighs 970 pounds.

An update to the featured article above noted: “Bullet continued to perform consistently, winning two more world titles in 1947 and 1953 with Rude in the saddle.” In 1979, Bullet was inducted into the livestock division of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is shown here being ridden by either King Merritt or Ike Rude. Photo and information from the internet. Historical Reproductions by Perue.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 34 No. 14 • July 30, 2022

MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 7-27

575

400-500 600-700 700-800 UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING

Steers Heifers

194.50 164

177 159-166

Centennial 7-22 Crawford

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

159.50 172.50-179 156-160

173 145-154

168-171 140.50-163

143

Stock Cows Pairs

82-107 70-88.50

81-105.50

94-112 70.50-90

$1035-$1260 $1280-$1800

61-91

No Report

Riverton 7-26 235

165.50

Torrington 7-27 2123

189.50

213 171-175

165-187

167.25 156.50

141.75

77.50-107 61-85.50

179 166-176.50

157-179 145-177

99-112.50 68-80

St. Onge 7-22

94.50-116 74-108

Big Horn Basin 7-28 117

93-117 79.50-89

Billings

This Week

135.73 140.98 146.33 150.75 153.58

136.18 141.83 147.78 151.93 154.40

AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL

FOR THE WEEK ENDING July 29, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Change +0.45 +0.85 +1.45 +1.18 +0.82

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

178.28 181.30 184.23 186.05 186.48

177.43 180.20 182.73 184.28 184.53

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

Change -0.85 -1.10 -1.50 -1.77 -1.95

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

8.06 8.22 8.35 8.41

8.17 8.35 8.51 8.59

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH MAY $1700

Change +0.11 +0.13 +0.16 +0.18

CORN FUTURES

No Report

SETT PRICE Buffalo 7-27

156.50

183

87.50-134 70-89

$1800

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

Volume

Feeder Lambs

PAYS

1797

100-192

Centennial

1462

130-205

St. Onge

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

90-186.50

50-70

74-81

105-200

50-115

60-110 55-145

National Sheep Summary As of July 22, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly 5.00-30.00 higher, except New Holland, PA 15.00-30.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly weak to 25.00 lower. Feeder lambs were 10.00-25.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 5,689 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. Northern Video sold 325 slaughter lambs and 3290 feeder lambs in Montana and 6070 feeder lambs in Wyoming. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 5,284 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 100-135 lbs no test. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 115-150 lbs 92.50-105.00, few 140.00-150.00; 160-185 lbs 92.50-97.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 104.00-126.00; 153 lbs 111.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn no test. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 199.00-235.00, few 237.00242.00; 60-70 lbs 199.00-232.00, few 237.00; 70-80 lbs 180.00-222.00, few 224.00-234.00; 80-90 lbs 177.00-222.00, few 227.00; 90-110 lbs 161.00-210.00, few 200.00-220.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 193.00-200.00; 70-80 lbs 167.00200.00; 83 lbs 173.00; 90-105 lbs 157.00-185.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 160.00-162.50; 80-90 lbs 125.00-145.00. hair 93 lbs 210.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 160.00-195.00; 60-70 lbs 175.00-185.00; 70-80 lbs 145.00-160.00; 80-90 lbs 130.00-160.00; 90-100 lbs 112.00-135.00. hair no test. Billings, MT: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 65.50-66.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-90.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 80.00-125.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 60.00-95.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 50.00-60.00; Cull 1 40.00-54.00. Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 125.00-130.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-100.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-67.50; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 53.00-75.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-95.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 59.00-85.00; Cull 1 40.00. Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 46 lbs 156.00; 54 lbs 162.00; 60-65 lbs 155.00158.00. hair 30-40 lbs 228.00-239.00; 46 lbs 239.00; 59 lbs 233.00. Ft. Collins. CO: 40-50 lbs 137.50-140.00; 50-60 lbs 132.50147.50; 60-70 lbs 135.00-145.00; 70-80 lbs 130.00-140.00; 84 lbs 137.50; 90-100 lbs 130.00-137.50; 100-110 lbs 110.00127.50. hair 47 lbs 152.50; 50-60 lbs 140.00-145.00; 60-70 lbs

132.50-147.50; 71 lbs 130.00; 80-90 lbs 125.00-136.00. South Dakota: 30-40 lbs 185.00-220.00; 40-50 lbs 175.00205.00; 50-60 lbs 168.00-185.00; 69 lbs 175.00; 70-80 lbs 140.00-163.00; 80-90 lbs 138.00-147.00; 90-100 lbs 117.50134.00; 107 lbs 120.00; 110-115 lbs 104.00-109.00. hair 50-60 lbs 165.00-175.00. Billings: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 50-60 lbs 229.00-245.00/cwt, 60-80 lbs 230.00-261.00/cwt, 80-100 lbs 200.00-252.00/cwt; yearling hair 100-120 lbs 172.00-185.00/cwt; mixed age hair 90-145 lbs 128.00-207.00/cwt. Ft. Collins, CO: no test. South Dakota: young 174 lbs 95.00/cwt; middle age 179 lbs 85.00/cwt. Billings: no test. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 33,000 compared with 33,000 last week and 35,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas Wyoming Hay Summary As of July 28, 2022 Compared to last week baled hay prices are steady. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 5.00 higher. Demand was mostly good. Some hay getting shipped right out of the field. Sporadic rain showers in some areas of the state with other parts remaining dry. Some producers think hay prices could slip a tick because of freight or hauling cost have jumped up. Many hay haulers are using 6.00 a loaded mile to transporting bales. Few, back hauls in the mix running a tick cheaper rate. Producers in the west are done with first cutting of alfalfa with producers in the east getting ready to start their next cutting of alfalfa in a couple of weeks. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good Large Square 225 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 325 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Square 3x4 300 Alfalfa/Oat Mix - Fair Large Square 3x4 200 Corn Stalk Large Square 3x4 90 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 275 Small Square 290 Alfalfa - Premium (Certified WF) Small Square 300 Alfalfa - Premium (Certified WF) Small Square 3 Tie 270-300 Alfalfa - Good (2nd Cutting) Large Square 3x4 220 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 200-240 Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 4x4 160 Alfalfa Cubes 350 Grass - Premium Large Square 3x4 275 Orchard Grass - Premium Small Square 300 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Small Square 230 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of July 28, 2022 Compared to last week all reported forages sold fully steady. Demand was sporadic. Sellers are not budging from asking prices and buyers are dragging their feet on procuring loads of hay. Bulk of the hay sales this week went to buyers that were needing hay. Mostly hand to mouth per say on procuring hay at these levels. Tonnage across most of the state is down on the first two cuttings of alfalfa with some producers in the east and central starting on 3rd cutting of alfalfa. Spotting rain showers continue across the Cornhusker state, along with the new normal of strong winds and hail accompanying most storms. Slight cool down in temperatures should help corn fields in their pollination. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 195 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 205 Alfalfa/Oat Mix Large Round 100 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 7-9.50/bale

Week Prev

This Week

5.76 5.73 5.80 5.85

6.15 6.19 6.25 6.29

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH MAY

Slaughter Bucks

No Report

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 6.1500-7.2000 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 8.1975-8.3975 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 53/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 35/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 54/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 44/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

Month

Change +0.39 +0.46 +0.45 +0.44

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

4.73 4.54 4.50 4.44

4.48 4.38 4.32 4.26

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH MAY

Change -0.25 -0.16 -0.18 -0.18

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

AUGUST SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

This Week

14.18 13.17 13.01 13.09

16.09 14.57 14.40 14.47

Change +1.91 +1.40 +1.39 +1.38

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

266.00 392.83 218.79 212.69 369.40

262.46 387.10 217.37 211.40 362.42

267.25 405.51 219.31 221.28 347.98

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

141.12 138.40 227.59 226.86

142.12 139.98 229.48 229.62

120.77 120.04 196.78 196.70

Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good

Large Round 180 Large Round 200 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 9-10/bale Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160-185 Alfalfa Pellets Dehydrated 340 Brome Grass - Good Small Square 7/bale Grass - Good Large Round 185 Medium Square 200 Platte Valley Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 220 Pellets Dehydrated 305-310 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 125 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 240 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 225 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

The latest markets data can be found by visiting USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service at

https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news

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Dogs GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Brand new litter on the ground. Parents onsite, proven bloodlines, ranch raised. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years, $1,000. For more information, call 406-2077674 ............................. 8/13 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 25-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 ..........................................7/30

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RANCHERS QUARTER HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SALE AUG. 28: Located at Besler’s Cadillac Ranch, Belle Fourche, SD. Selling 61 head. Yearling Futurity $3,000 added, all 2022 foals eligible to win in 2023. Ranch Horse Futurity, added money, open to 2 and 3 yearolds sold through the sale. Invitational saddle horse session, have 17 riders, 7 yearlings, and 1 Haflinger team. Online bidding available day of sale with pre-approval through www.TheLivestockLink.com. For more information call Gary Mailloux, 605-347-3294 or Janet Long, 605-985-5421, www.rqhba. com. “The Sale Where You Can Buy With Confidence!” ..................................... 8/20 REGISTERED AQHA HORSES: Mostly colts. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, some weanlings. Mostly Skipper W and running blood. Very nice colts. For more information, call 308-384-1063 or 308-380-3314 .................8/6

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 74 hydraulic rake; Vermeer R23 rake; John Deere 569 baler; MF 2190 4x4 baler; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; John Deere 4955 tractor; CIH 1680 combine; John Deere 7720 combine; Ficklin 1500 grain cart; John Deere 7100 12 row planter; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Brandt 5200 grain vac; three Cat D69U dozers; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 ...................8/13

DON’T GET CAUGHT IN A POWER OUTAGE!! With this solar system be ready to protect your food, furnace, freezer, fridge and more. Although solar systems are not cheap, don’t procrastinate in today’s world. For more information, call 307-250-9663 ......... 8/13

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MINIATURE HORSES FOR SALE: Pretty lawn ornaments, sweet and gentle. One stallion, 2 mares and 1 yearling colt. ALSO, 2 Sicilian donkeys, both Jennies, keep together as a pair, one is free. Moving, need to sell. Call 307258-2175 ...................... 7/30 HORSES: BUY, SELL, TRADE. Will pick up. Call Dennis Black, 307-690-0916 ...................7/30

Saddles & Tack GET READY FOR STATE FAIR AT MOSS SADDLES, BOOTS AND TACK!! Ride with pride, LARGE selection of TOP brand names and QUALITY tack!! 20% off boots!! HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! 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......................7/30

Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message.............. 8/20

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Vehicles & Trailers 2015 PACE SETTER STOCK TRAILER: Like new!! Aluminum, gooseneck, 24’x7’. Rumber floor. Three compartments, 7,000 lb. axles, slam shut gates, back slider gate and 1 other slider gate. Low mileage, 12 ply tires, $18,500. Call or text 970-302-2473. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....... 8/6 2007 TITAN STOCK TRAILER: 6’8”x20’, floor mats, new wheel bearings. Good 12 ply tires. Solid trailer, $9,000 OBO. For more information, call 605-347-3403 or 605499-9088 ...................... 7/30

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Goats DWARF NIGERIAN KIDS FOR SALE: Breeder since 2010, has a large selection of kids, with colorful markings, fun personalities and dairy characteristics. Disbudded, wormed and vaccinated. Delivery arrangements available. For more information, call 307-921-3956. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .........................7/30

Pipe

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DECKER’S DEALS!!! 3,178± deeded acres. No leased acreage. Irrigated pasture, dryland pasture, timbered pasture, permitter fenced. No merchantable timber. Pasture is leased for 2022. 700 sq. ft. cabin of no value. Corrals located at 10240 Military Rd., Chemult, OR, 5-6 miles off Hwy. 97. $10 million. For more information, call Everett, 541-480-8185, e-mail everettd@johnlscott.com ........8/13

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MONTANA RAILROAD SERVICES: Railroad ties, fencing, landscaping, switch ties and other railroad materials!! CROSSING plank and bridge beams also available. Call 406-962-3514, Silesia, MT. Located 10 miles south of Laurel, MT off of Clarks River Rd. (the old highway). Visit our website www.mtrrservices. com!!! ............................. 7/30 LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at w w w. l o d g e p o l e p r o d u c t s . com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ......................... TFN

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FUEL continued from page 1 into the state of Wyoming something we should look at?” Wyoming Department of Revenue Director and working group Chair Brenda Henson suggested there may be both long- and short-term solutions to fuel price concerns, noting the problem must be addressed before it is dire. Production In Wyoming, 21 rigs were operating in the state in late July 2022. Monthly production of crude has recovered to about two-thirds of where it was prior to the pandemic but has essentially held flat. Obermueller suspects, despite reporting lags, production has increased slightly. “The stock in refined products – that is, the supply at the front gate of the refinery – is on the low end of the five-year average. This is how much crude is available for refineries to refine,” Obermueller explained. “As our supply is coming back, but still low, it signals there is a supply crunch, which signals the market prices should be higher.” “This is a global phenomenon,” he emphasized. Gasoline stocks are below the five-year average,

and diesel is also below the five-year average. Refining industry In Wyoming in 1978, 12 operating refineries had a capacity of 188,000 barrels. Today, only three refineries operate with a capacity of 118,000 barrels. Nationwide, refinery numbers have also dropped. “Companies were not able to maintain maintenance on relic refineries,” Triple C Enterprises Energy Consultant Steve Cure noted. “Major oil companies are also not willing to put investment into relics with the current political climate and green energy push.” At the same time, demand has increased, with vehicle traffic on Interstate 80 and populations in Colorado both doubling since 1980. “The entire Rocky Mountain Region is in a supply deficit, and we’re competing for fuel in higher population areas. We need to look at additional supply logistics,” said Cure. “Peripheral markets, including Utah, Nebraska, Colorado and Montana, all compete for the same fuel.” Seeking solutions Cheyenne Logistics Hub’s Joe Stephenson said

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sourcing gas and diesel from other refineries around the country may be a possible solution. Building new pipelines and using existing pipelines are other possibilities for helping alleviate fuel supply issues. “However, given our current government, the likelihood of those new pipelines being put in, in a timely fashion, is probably not

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Fuel storage During a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group meeting, Cheyenne Logistics Hub Board member Joe Stephenson noted it will be imperative to increase fuel storage capacity in Wyoming to cover disruptions and shortfalls. It may be a role for the state of Wyoming to help cover the cost or subsidize the cost of infrastructure. “More importantly, the volume of fuel in those tanks will be costly,” he said. “I think what has held us back to date is the amount of money it would take to put the volume of fuel in these tanks. We could spend $20 million to get enough fuel that we might see in one run from Holly Frontier. That volume just sits there, in limbo from the time it is purchased until it is sold.”

a player – a small player in the global market, and when supply shocks happen on the crude side, it ripples down to what we heard before.” He continued, “We can try to take specific steps, but in terms of correcting the price at the pump, it’s a supply and demand problem now. There has to be a supply and demand solution to that.” Obermueller noted Gordon has already done much of what the state of Wyoming can do to impact the supply and demand problems. “Pushing through the

headwinds to further recover our ability to provide crude to refineries is paramount,” he continued. “That includes, of course, pushing against a federal government that is openly hostile to the work we do in Wyoming.” This article continues the discussion detailed in an article from the July 23 edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Saige Zespy is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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going to happen,” Stephenson explained. “Their appetite for pipelines in general is really not favorable right now.” He noted it may be possible to transport fuel into Wyoming by rail tank cars, then transloading fuel to trucks for delivery, a process Cheyenne Logistics Hub has used on a very small scale for two years. “The downside of using rail right now is we don’t have a steady enough supply of fuel, and we’re only bringing in fuel Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,” he noted. “We know if we’re going to alleviate supply issues, we would have to operate 24/7 and be able to guarantee enough supply to build truck lanes and loading racks.” No simple solutions “Ultimately, all of this discussion should lead us to have a sense of humility about our ability to do anything at a state policy level, in particular, that will immediately, or in the long-term, affect prices at the pump,” Obermueller said. “For better or worse, Wyoming is a part of the global market. We’re

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The Waliser family, in partnership with the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, has conserved 1,421 acres of the Waliser Ranch near Saratoga through an agricultural conservation easement. The Waliser Ranch was originally settled by John and Mary Swanson, Ray Waliser’s great grandparents, in the 1870s when John Swanson worked for the railroad in Ft. Steele. The ranch is located within Greater sage grouse core area and big game seasonal ranges. Irrigated hay meadows provide wetland habitat for migratory birds and forage for livestock. As the Upper North Platte River Valley experiences continued development pressure, conservation of working lands remains important for the future of agriculture, the local economy, wildlife and open space. Landowner Ray Waliser recognized the importance of this conservation easement, saying, “I appreciate the opportunity to be able to do this – placing a conservation easement on this land honors our forefathers who worked so hard to establish the ranch. There is no better time than now to do something like this, if we don’t, who knows if this land would

remain intact years down the road.” This conservation easement was funded by the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the ConocoPhillips Spirit of Conservation Program through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. “Wyoming NRCS is pleased to partner with Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust and Carbon County landowners on yet another effort to conserve our state’s agricultural heritage, wildlife and scenic lands. NRCS takes great pride in assisting Wyoming landowners and our partners with enrolling eligible working lands into agricultural land easements, thereby protecting these crucial habitats for generations to come,” Wyoming NRCS State Conservationist Astrid Martinez said. “This project will ensure continued agricultural use, providing forage for cattle and other livestock and will also benefit big game animals, Greater sage grouse and hundreds of migratory bird species dependent on these lands.” The completion of this project brings the land trust’s acres of protected agricultural land to 290,146 statewide.

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FESTIVAL continued from page 1 “In order to put the paved bypath in, the district had to approach the ranchers and get their permission,” Drake says. “The ranchers gave it the okay, but said the sheep would still need to trail up and down the valley.” John Peavey, third-generation sheep rancher, was state senator at the time. He received a few complaints from recreationists after the pathway was constructed. “Several people recreating, maybe new to town or unfamiliar with the history of sheep in the area, were finding some leftover droppings from the sheep stuck in their bike wheels, roller blade wheels, etc., and they started to call and complain,” says Drake. Peavey offered to teach

these people the history of herding sheep over a cup of coffee at a local café and invited people to help trail the sheep through the valley to keep them off the path. People seemed to love the small, informal, educational event, and they continued to show up for coffee year after year. “After a few years of these coffee talks and small trailings, Peavey and a few others realized there was potential for a festival,” says Drake. “The festival was officially born in 1996 and it has grown into a five-day festival with about 30 plus events.” Over the years, the festival has been recognized by different organizations and publications as one of the best in the world, including being recognized as one of the Top

Sheep parade – Tradition holds strong at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. The authentic trailing of the sheep down Ketchum, Idaho’s Main Street is part of the annual migration to winter pastures. Roughly 1,500 sheep parade down Main Street with sheep ranching family members and herders headed south. Carol Waller photo

10 Fall Festivals in the World by msn.com, Top Seven Fall Festivals by National Geographic, Top 10 U.S. Fall Festivals by smartertravel. com, Top Animal Festivals in the World and Top 10 Fall Festivals by USA Today, Top Seven Fun Fall Festivals by the American Association of Retired Persons, One of the Greatest Cultural Events in the West by Northwest Travel and is a recipient of the Society of American Travel Writer’s Phoenix Award for best in cultural tourism, as well as the Idaho Governor’s Award for Cultural Heritage. Festival highlights The festival has seen extreme expansion and growth over the years. “We have gone from a few people standing on the sidewalk 26 years ago watching the sheep go by for the parade, to about 10,000 people watching the parade,” says Drake. She says about 25,000 people visit the festival over the course of five days, including locals and visitors. Last year, visitors came from 49 states and multiple countries. This year’s festival offers a multitude of different events including a sheep parade, sheepdog trials, sheep folklife fair, sheep storytelling, culinary events, wool fest and more. The wool fest offers a chance for participants to learn about the many ways wool is crafted into products

Cultural exhibits – The authentic Sheep Folklife Fair provides a full day of sheep shearing demonstrations, displays of sheep wagons, crafts, spinning and weaving demonstrations by artisans, music and dancing by traditional performers, food and beverages and vendors selling their unique art and crafts. Oinkari Basque dancers perform cultural dances at the fair. Carol Waller photo

including clothing and art. Multiple sheepdog trials will take place this year where viewers learn how dogs are trained and how the dogs control sheep herds. “Our sheepdog trials continue to grow,” says Drake. “We have a national qualifying sheepdog trial over the course of three and a half days open to the public where we will try to run 110 dogs this year.” Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to cook lamb during a variety of different intimate cooking classes at this year’s festival. Farm to table dinners will boast a four-course dinner featuring local lamb and menu items. “Local ranchers will be

at the dinners to share their stories of sheep ranching in Idaho and answer any questions,” says Drake. The Sheep Tales Gathering features unique stories about sheep ranchers in the West. “This year, we are bringing in several women ranchers from the West to share the stories of how they took over or started their ranches,” says Drake. “People will have the chance to hear the voices from the land – these unique stories of women in ranching will be especially provoking this year.” The Big Sheep Parade is always the highlight of the festival, when 1,500 sheep parade down the main street of Ketchum, Idaho with

sheep ranching family members and herders headed south. “We bring the sheep down Main Street in Ketchum versus the natural sheep driveway so we can all celebrate them together,” says Drake. Drake says she is looking forward to bringing everyone together for another festival to “celebrate the animals, ranchers, stories and to keep the industry alive and well.” “We are excited to bring another festival and invite all to come and join us,” says Drake. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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by Lee Pitts Food Futures Floating around in my empty head, I have more getrich-quick schemes than a six term congressman. I was recently discussing my latest ploy to become wealthy without working with a cluster of calloused cowboys who had gathered ‘round me at the Hoover’s Beef Palace Restaurant. “Food futures,” I exclaimed. “That’s how we are all going to get rich.” “You’re dumber than a sack of hammers,” said my friend Drip. “They already invented futures markets.” We call him Drip, by the way, because he is constantly irritating and it’s impossible to shut him off. “No, beer breath, they invented commodities futures markets. I am talking about food futures. Let me explain,” I responded. “Say a Chicago food trader knew he was going to be eating ham for Thanksgiving or prime rib for Christmas and he wanted to make sure he got one, I would sell him a ham futures contract for November delivery, insuring his family would not have to eat turkey for Thanksgiving. But food futures wouldn’t just be for holidays. If a New York investment banker knew his anniversary was coming up

and he wanted to take his show girl wife out for a hamburger to celebrate, he could buy a Big Mac contract to guarantee they didn’t get stuck with chicken nuggets. It would be a hedge against having to eat tofu.” “Yeah, but what if he got divorced in the meantime and didn’t want to go out by himself?” asked Drip. “He would have the right to sell his contract to someone else for a small commission of course. There will be dessert futures, salad futures, glass of milk futures and cookie futures and who better to control them than the ranchers and farmers who produced the food in the first place?” I replied. Drip was warming up to the idea. “Yeah, the first thing the urbanite investor will do every morning is read The Wall Street Journal to see how his December rump roast is doing,” he said. “And the prices wouldn’t be controlled in Chicago, Ill. either. Cheese slice futures would be determined in Fresno, Cali. and pork chop futures out of Des Moines, Iowa and the best part is, we would never have to borrow money from bankers again,” I said.

“Why not?” asked Drip. “Because we get a commission up front for selling the futures and if we need money to buy medicine or fix the truck, we just issue a margin call,” I replied. “If I needed to borrow money to buy a new bull so my cows could have sex on a regular basis, all I would have to do is ask?” Drip said. “It’s not so simple. What you’d do is leak a story that your bull is shooting blanks and the speculators in New York would worry about their January roast beef sandwich lunch futures and they would beg you to take their money to insure they got their lunch,” I said. “What a scam. But aren’t you afraid you will be handcuffed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or Commodity Futures Trading Commission?” Drip asked. “Oh, I am sure after the idea catches on we will have to pay off a few politicians, but it is worth the risk, believe me. And the futures industry can’t say food futures are a bad thing because they spent a fortune telling us all how great they are. Farmers and ranchers will finally make a fortune and go around wearing three piece suits all the time,” I said. “Agriculture might get as good as it was before they invented the darn futures things in the first place,” Drip speculated in a dreamy haze. “And with farmers and ranchers in charge, food prices will once again be controlled by supply and demand. What a revolutionary thought!”

A New Perspective on County Fairs It is currently 3:31 a.m. on July 26. For once, I’m not up this late after binge watching a true crime, cult documentary series – I am up because it’s fair week in Montana’s Sweet Grass County. Last year, the Sweet Grass County 4-H Council offered me a gig to photograph the county fair and I readily jumped at the opportunity. I was somewhat new to town and eager to meet community members because I’m a people person and I really wanted to get my name out there as a photographer. On top of that, I’m an avid supporter of 4-H and FFA, so this photography job was right up my alley. The 2021 fair week was hectic; hectic in a good way. I would take photos all day, edit them in the evening, upload them online to a photo gallery with the option to purchase photos directly from said gallery, then post on social media to let everyone know when each show was uploaded and ready to view. All in all, it may not

sound like a lot, but when it was all said and done, I’d captured and culled over 10,000 photos in the span of five days, and had all of them online within a week of the fair. This year, I’ve got my system down, and my goal is to have galleries uploaded online within 24 hours of each show. This year, I’ve also got a photography mentor named Nathan who is taking photos in the ring with me. He is a local FFA member and a talented, young photographer. The photos he took today at the horse show were incredible – I’m excited to see what he does the rest of the week. But adding to the whole “there’s a lot of photos to go through” thing; today, Nathan and I took 2,874 photos which we culled down to 246 edited images. Now I’m not sharing all of this fair photography information to brag or make y’all feel sorry for me. I love fair week, I don’t care if it’s hectic because, to be honest, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I tell you this because I realize I’m just a small player in the game at county fair; and if I am loaded down with things to do, you better believe our county’s Extension workers, 4-H club leaders, FFA advisors, concession stand runners, judges, ribbon and auction clerks, ringmen, heck, even the volunteers who offer to “help with whatever” are running around like crazy. Let’s not forget the parents of every showman participating – I gave them an entire sentence just for themselves because that is how important their role is. I tell y’all this, because when I was one of those showmen, it never occurred to me how little I did and how much the “adults” at the fair did. Sure, I worked with my animals in preparation for my county’s fair every year and yeah, fair week was always high stress. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t use it as an excuse to get out of school for a week every year. Now that I’m behind the scenes; now that I am one of those “adults” I overlooked so many times, I realize how much it really takes to put on a fair. Furthermore, I realize how much us “adults” really and truly believe in the future of agriculture. I feel it’s something I should’ve appreciated more when I was in the ring as a contestant, and I hope it’s something any 4-H or FFA kid who reads this appreciates now.

2022 Soybean Management Field Days scheduled Aug. 9-12 The 2022 Soybean Management Field Days are set for Aug. 9-12. This year’s field days feature demonstration-based presentations and added opportunities for interactive discussion. Growers will also have opportunities to get

questions answered. Brought to producers by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension, the field days begin with 9 a.m. registration and concludes at 2:30 p.m. Free registration is available the day of the event.

The event consists of four stops across the state, each with demonstration plots, lunch and time for questions. Dates and locations are: Aug. 9 – Toepfer Farms in Blue Hill, Neb.; Aug. 10 – Greg Greving Farm in Central City, Neb.; Aug. 11 – Daryl Ober-

meyer Farm in Brownville, Neb.; and Aug. 12 – Method Farms in Decatur, Neb. University specialists, educators and industry consultants will cover: soybean disease management, irrigation management, cover crops, weed manage-

ment, ag economics, precision ag and biodiesel and renewable diesel. University of NebraskaLincoln agronomists, plant disease experts and insect specialists will be available to address questions. Participants can bring unknown

crop problems for complimentary identification. For more information about the field days and maps to sites, visit enrec. unl.edu/soydays or contact NSB at 402-441-3240 or Nebraska Extension at 402624-8030.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, July 26 Market Report • 487 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1375# ..................................... $87.00 THERMOPOLIS 1 Cow, 1415# ..................................... $85.50 LANDER 1 Cow, 1350# ..................................... $84.50 DIXON 6 Cow, 1380# ..................................... $84.00 FORT WASHIKIE 1 Cow, 1335# ..................................... $83.75 DIXON 5 Cow, 1452# ..................................... $83.50 THERMOPOLIS 3 Cow, 1293# ..................................... $82.50 DIXON 4 Cow, 1295# ..................................... $82.00 FARSON 2 Cow, 1157# ..................................... $81.50 DIXON 5 Cow, 1237# ..................................... $81.00 BULLS THERMOPOLIS 2 Bull, 1815# .................................... $107.00 2 Bull, 1847# .................................... $106.50 FARSON 1 Bull, 1890# .................................... $106.00

1 Bull, 2220# .................................... $105.50 THERMOPOLIS 2 Bull, 2017# .................................... $105.00 1 Bull, 2010# .................................... $104.50 DIXON 2 Bull, 1980# .................................... $104.00 HANNA 1 Bull, 1785# .................................... $103.00 CROWHEART 1 Bull, 2110# .................................... $102.50 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 1995# .................................... $102.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1955# .................................... $101.00 STEERS THERMOPOLIS 20 Steer, 758#.................................... $167.25 10 Steer, 950#.................................... $141.75 LANDER 3 Steer, 1073#.................................. $129.00 HEIFERS THERMOPOLIS 18 Heifer, 758#................................... $156.50

E-mail us at: riverton@winterlivestock.com

Early Consignments TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 NO SALE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 ALL CATTLE CLASSES • 4-H RESALE (NOON) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 LABOR DAY FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

NO SALE

CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES & 4-H RESALE (NOON) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 NO SALE

CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM

Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

1490 South 8th Street East • River ton, WY 82501 • (307) 856-2209