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A Look Inside North American trade policy is discussed between the U.S., Mexico and Canada..................................C1 State veterinarian provides animal health update at Fremont County event............................................. B1 CAB reviews the 2021 cattle market and looks ahead to 2022........ B6 Dick Perue details Martha Washington’s life in Postcard from the Past .. ................................................... A10

Gordon sees Wyoming on an upward trend in 2022 Cheyenne – In his Feb. 14 State of the State address, Gov. Mark Gordon likened the current situation for Wyoming to a long, brutal day of trailing cattle, noting, “Here in Wyoming, we have had a hard pull,

too, over the past couple of years, and folks are wondering if the end will ever come into view. But I believe we are beginning to see the first rays of our sunrise.”

Gordon continued, despite the challenges which

hit the state, Wyomingites kept working, learning and moving forward, even continuing to stand up for their values when mandates from Washington, D.C. emerged.

“Despite tremendous challenges, Wyoming is

getting stronger and stronger,” he said. “We are strong because of our character, resilient because of our nature and optimistic because Wyoming people are doers.”

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Quick Bits

Super Tag The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s (WGFD) Super Tag raffle program sold 124,602 tickets and raised $1.6 million for conservation efforts in 2022.

WGFD Director Brian Nesvik said, “Super Tag revenue goes to support WGFD programs addressing Wyoming’s top issues for wildlife – like funding Wyoming Mule Deer Initiative projects, chronic wasting disease management, reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and inspiring the next generation of conservationists.”

Beef Inventory The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture inventory report showed the U.S. cowherd declined by 700,000 head – the largest one-year decline since 1996.

The same report revised the Jan. 1, 2020 cowherd inventory down 314,000. This is over a 1.5 million head reduction in the beef cowherd during this phase of the cattle cycle. Further contraction is expected with high feed costs and continued drought.

SWE Update According to the Feb. 15 snowpack/snow water equivalent (SWE) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wyoming’s SWE is 84% of median. The basin high is held by Laramie Basin at 98% and the basin low is held by South Platte Basin at 60%. At this time last year, the state SWE was 88% of median and 116% in 2020.

Relisting decision California judge overturned 2020 FWS rule to delist gray wolves

Avocado Trade The U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threatening message, according to Mexico’s Agriculture Department. Avocado exports and growers are the latest victims of drug cartel turf battles in the Mexican state of Michoacan, the only state fully authorized to export to the U.S. market, and has nearly $3 billion in annual exports.

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SOIL CARBON BENEFITS Carbon markets discussed during WESTI Ag Days On Feb. 15 during WESTI Ag Days in Worland, University of Wyoming Extension Educator Dr. Caitlin Youngquist, Western Sustainability Exchange (WSE) Ranch Programs Director Chris Mehus and Indreland Ranch Owner Rodger Indreland discussed carbon markets in agriculture and how producers can benefit from carbon credits through an extensive rotational grazing plan.

What is the carbon cycle?

“The basic carbon cycle takes carbon out of the atmosphere, into the soil, then back into the air,” said

Youngquist. “Photosynthesis is what drives the carbon cycle – plants are taking carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air, with the energy from the sunlight, converting CO2 and water into glucose, then the oxygen goes back out again.”

Carbon can be found in plant tissue and in the soil system. This is the basic process which occurs when talking about pulling carbon out of the atmosphere or when talking about carbon markets and crops. It all starts with photosynthesis, noted Youngquist.

Please see CARBON on page A4

Many organizations, agencies and producers are disappointed in a decision made by northern California’s U.S. District Judge Jeffery White, which returns gray wolves to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) list in 45 states.

This decision overturns a 2020 rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to remove wolves from the ESA list in the lower 48 states.

According to White, the 2020 rule relied too heavily on thriving gray wolf populations near the Great Lakes and in the Rocky Mountains and did not take into consideration populations in the rest of the contiguous United States.

“The FWS did not adequately consider threats to wolves outside of these core populations,” he wrote. “Instead, the FWS avoids analyzing these wolves by concluding, with little explanation or analysis, wolves outside of the core populations are not necessary to the recovery of the species.”

Please see WOLVES on page A8

Tributes paid to Christensen On the U.S. Senate Floor, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) paid tribute to Leland Christensen. Christensen was formerly a member of the 19th Special Forces Airborne Army and the Wyoming National Guard, a sheriff, a Teton County commissioner, state senator, deputy director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and the state director for Sen. Lummis’ office.

The Alta resident passed away Feb. 3 at age 62.

“Leland was all Wyoming,” Lummis said. “He was tough as nails, endlessly patient and unwaveringly Leland Christensen kind.”

She continued, “Words cannot truly convey the loss we as a team feel since Leland passed away. I’ve worked with hundreds of colleagues, many of whom I’ve cared for very much. But rarely do I come across someone whose sincere humility, generosity and selflessness come close to those of Leland Christensen.”

“Every day spent with Leland was a better day,” Lummis said. “He was the definition of both civil servant and statesman, and on behalf of the people of Wyoming, I want to say thank you for his service to our state and our country.”

Gov. Mark Gordon said, “Leland was a kind and committed public servant and a good friend who represented the best of Wyoming. I am grateful for his service in the legislature and as deputy director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. He will be deeply missed.”

Roots run deep in sixth generation cattle operation

Mountain View – Madi Lupher and her family are passionate about their sixth generation cattle operation, Lupher Ranch, and strive to leave a legacy behind for the next generation.

Madi explains Carter and Hamilton Lupher first homesteaded the ranch over 100 years ago. The land Madi and her fam-

ily ranch on today holds history and traditions which are valued by family members.

“My dad is a big fan of the ranch’s history and hearing him tell stories about the original homesteads has inspired me to continue being involved with the operation,” says Madi.

Madi hopes to leave behind something “worth keeping around.”

“It’s really cool being part of the sixth generation on the ranch. I want to be like my dad and past family members,” she adds.

Traditional ways of ranching Tractors are rarely seen in action on the ranch.

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An American Right The right to own a home, business or land in America is a right we all take very personally and seriously.

Even though we are taught to respect this right, at times there are some who disrespect the laws of private property. In a western state, with From the large portions of public lands interPublisher mingled with private lands, the disDennis Sun respect is more frequent.

The laws dealing with trespassing on private lands in Wyoming are really antiquated as they haven’t changed much since the state was formed on July 10, 1890. The laws concerning trespassing while hunting have changed, but not the laws of trespassing on private lands.

The laws regarding trespassing in Wyoming and other western states are few and general. But remember, it doesn’t matter if you are 60 miles from any town or in the middle of town, the same law applies to all.

Wyoming law states, “Criminal trespass is simply the entry or remaining upon the land or premises belonging to any other person who is to leave or stay away from the property by the owner of the property, a person in legal control of the property, by a peace officer or as an agent for either the owner or legal occupant.”

Another form of notification is through the posting of any sign reasonably likely to come to the attention of a potential intruder. Wyoming has no specific requirements for the type of sign on posting locations.

Unlawful entry into an occupied structure, which is essentially a specific charge of trespassing with the intent to commit battery, is a felony, otherwise trespassing is a misdemeanor.

With intermingled lands, trespassing on private lands has been an issue of late. I’ve had seismic companies, pipeline surveyors, rock hunters and outdoor enthusiasts trespass on my private lands, and they knew they were on private lands. People with ATVs are the worst. They think the world is theirs to go where they want. To get out of charges, all they have to do is lie their way out of it.

There are still those who respect private lands and watch out for where they are. I’m thankful for those individuals and I make sure to treat them with respect.

The culture of trespassing seems to be growing. They would sure have trouble being in Texas, where one just does not trespass. People there really respect private lands.

The trespassing laws for hunting are different. It is the hunter’s responsibility to know where they are.

The private landowner doesn’t have to prove where the trespasser is.

With all the GPS technology these days, not knowing where one is located is not an issue. It sure makes it simpler for all.

Respect for each other’s property would go a long way towards solving the trespassing issue. You can tell all you need to know about a society from how it treats animals and private lands.

Respect would help make it so we wouldn’t need new laws.

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GUEST OPINIONS

Leadership: Let's Get to Work

By Eric Barlow and Dan Dockstader

This week as the Wyoming Legislature readies to convene for the 66th Legislative Session, it is no secret there is much to do in a short amount of time.

This session will require focus, and as presiding officers, we set the expectations and communicate the priorities. The state is well positioned to advance a budget and policies for the betterment of all Wyoming people.

This year is a budget session. During these 20 days, your citizen legislature will be hard at work to fund government operations, local government funding, address legislative redistricting, appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies and consider capital construction proposals, among other interim committee priority topics.

The work requires thoughtful coordination to navigate a full docket and compressed schedule.

Items the legislature take up will be prioritized, following a realistic schedule and expectations.

We head into the budget session with Wyoming’s revenue picture largely more optimistic than initially projected due to higher oil and gas prices.

The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group’s (CREG) January forecast exceeded previous estimates by $248.1 million. The forecast also adjusted its estimates for Fiscal Years 2022-23, surpassing original estimates by an additional $596.9 million.

The added revenue is good news, but the volatility of these revenue sources requires careful planning and saving for the future to meet the needs of Wyoming’s people.

We must continue to move Wyoming forward by keeping it a businessfriendly state. Maintaining a strong economy includes extending our lead in the growing technology sectors while at the same time maintaining our strong agriculture industry and continuing to find ways to strengthen our energy sectors.

Republicans in the

House and Senate are committed to delivering a fiscally responsible budget to accommodate these key elements while recognizing the changing landscape of our economy.

The other critical duty before this legislature is to finalize the legislative redistricting map.

Every 10 years, the legislature is constitutionally required to undertake the redistricting process to match population shifts. This process has understandably been in the spotlight.

Redistricting is a robust effort, and appropriately so.

Unfortunately, the federal government’s delays in getting us the U.S. Census Bureau population data coupled with an October Special Session have constricted the time for seeking the compromises needed to complete this arduous task.

Unlike the federal government, we are confident we can do what Wyomingites do well and come together to find agreement on this topic.

Wyoming people working together in rural and urban areas makes for a strong state. This cooperative attitude bolsters our ability to best leverage the unique opportunity the ARPA funding presents.

Not since the oil and gas boom of the early 2000s has the state had the opportunity to invest at this level for Wyoming’s future. Good stewardship of these monies is of the utmost priority. We are committed to using these funds strategically to continue to create prosperity for the people of Wyoming.

As we look to the 66th Legislature, we are encouraged by the potential for doing good on behalf of Wyoming’s citizens.

This can be best realized by focusing our efforts and working together. Let’s get to the work of building a brighter future.

Eric Barlow (R-HD3) is the speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Dan Dockstader (R-SD16) is the president of the Wyoming Senate.

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NEWS BRIEFS Funding resource created U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) unveiled a new digital resource guide on her website that highlights the federal grant opportunities funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden at the end of 2021.

“The grant process can be overwhelming,” Lummis said. “I want to ensure local communities, organizations and businesses in Wyoming can easily find grants they qualify for and have all the information they need to apply for those funds.”

She continued, “My staff has worked tirelessly to comb through every grant made possible by the recently enacted infrastructure law to carefully highlight the ones most relevant to Wyoming. I hope local communities, non-profits and businesses across the Cowboy State are able to use this website as a resource, and my staff is ready to answer specific questions they have about the federal grant process.”

Lummis’s grant website is broken down by federal agency and highlights available grants most relevant to Wyoming communities and organizations.

Staff for Sen. Lummis are also available to provide further information about the grant process.

Resources may be found at lummis.senate.gov/ fundingopportunities/.

For additional questions about accessing federal funds, contact Sen. Lummis’ Director of Business Outreach Brendan Ames at brendan_ames@lummis. senate.gov.

Registration opens for workshop Registration is due soon for the third annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop, an in-person event for ag producers, consultants and others, sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center.

The Panhandle Soil Health Workshop will take place on March 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport, Neb. Registration is needed by Feb. 25.

Register online via the Panhandle Center’s website at panhandle.unl.edu, by e-mailing bmaharjan@unl.edu or by phone 308-632-1372.

Speakers from UNL, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, University of Wyoming and New Mexico State University, as well as producers, will present soil health, soil health programs and management practices which affect soil health in the region. Crop consultants will be able to receive continuing education units in nutrient management and crop management.

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Snowmelt forecast issued

The Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec) has prepared the February snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.

The February forecasts indicate the spring snowmelt runoff will be below average. Total April through July runoff in the North Platte River Basin above Glendo Dam is expected to 820,000 acre-feet (af), which is 90 percent of the 30-year average.

The total conservation storage capacity of the North Platte Reservoir System is approximately 2,815,800 af. As of Jan. 31, the combined storage content in the North Platte Reservoirs was 1,386,700 af, which is 86 percent of the 30-year average.

Current releases are 530 cubic feet per second (cfs) from Seminoe Reservoir through the Miracle Mile. Releases out of Gray Reef Reservoir are 450 cfs. Releases out of Glendo Reservoir are zero cfs. Guernsey is bypassing natural flows to accommodate the construction work being done on the Intake Gate.

Based on current projections for the months of May, June and July, the releases out of Seminoe Reservoir are expected to peak at around 2,000 cfs, while flows out of Gray Reef are expected to be in the range of approximately 2,000 to 2,500 cfs. Peak releases from Guernsey will be up to about 5,000 cfs.

Pathfinder Reservoir is not expected to spill this spring.

Based on the current forecast, an allocation is not expected for the North Platte Project contractors.

For more information, visit usbr.gov.

Zwonitzer addresses complaint On Feb. 15, Rep. Dan Zwonitzer (R-HD43) released the following statement after the Wyoming House of Representatives heard a motion regarding a residency complaint against Zwonitzer.

“I’m grateful the House of Representatives affirmed my legitimacy to serve as a Representative for House District 43,” said Zwonitzer. “Voters of District 43 voted me as their Representative, and I consider it a privilege to continue to serve them.”

The complaint referred to the House of Representatives from the Secretary of State Office alleged Zwonitzer’s current residence may render him unqualified to serve the remainder of his term. The motion failed. The body heard no further motions on the complaint.

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As discussions for writing the 2023 Farm Bill begin, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will direct its policy advocacy efforts regarding the bill towards 10 specific policy areas. At the hybrid 2022 NASDA Winter Policy Conference on Feb. 15, members charged the organization to participate in farm bill conversations involving the following: agriculture research; animal disease; conservation and climate resiliency; cyber security; food safety; hemp; invasive species; local food systems; specialty crop block grants; and trade promotion.

“The next farm bill must remain unified, securing a commitment to American agriculture and the critical food and nutritional assistance programs for those who need it most,” said NASDA CEO Ted McKinney.

“Often the officials closest to farmers themselves, and as co-regulators with the federal government, NASDA members are uniquely positioned to lead impact and direct policymaking solutions for the 2023 Farm Bill.”

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CARBON continued from page A1 Carbon cycle impacts The carbon cycle is complex, but is important to understand when using different farming practices, Youngquist explained.

Tillage and soil disturbance are two impacts which affect carbon sequestration – the process of storing carbon in the soil.

When the soil surface is disturbed in some way, it introduces a lot of oxygen into the soil system – the soil microbes become active and start consuming carbon in the soil and then release CO2 back into the atmosphere, she con-

tinued.

“I think it’s important to understand the pieces of the carbon cycle as we are talking about carbon sequestrations, carbon markets, understanding soil health and how all of these pieces play together,” said Youngquist.

“This is God’s and nature’s system. The carbon cycle is a very elaborate and effective microbial ecology in the soil – this is what’s going on and is a big part of carbon cycling through the system and healthy soil and plants,” noted Youngquist. “If producers look at the biomass in

soil – purely the weight of the organisms in the top six inches of soil, depending on the soil health and plants growing – there is roughly 300 to 400 pounds of bacteria per acre in the soil.”

“Plants play a large part in soil health and carbon coming into the soil through vegetation,” she said. “The grass, through photosynthesis, is pulling carbon out of the air, feeding the microbes and creating a very healthy system.

Through grazing management practices, producers can substantially improve carbon and soil health.”

“In the long term, with more carbon in the soil, the result would be health-

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Grazing and farming recommendations Youngquist encouraged producers to consider the soil health if a pasture is heavily grazed versus soil health of a fence line, because often times, along the fence line in an irrigated system, producers will have the same amount of water, but won’t have heavy traffic.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ~ ALL CLASSES SALE RESULTS -FEEDERS/CALVES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - 5601 HD Iberlin Ranch 10 Black Steer 682 182.00C Paul Adams 27 Black Steer 687 180.00C George Peet 27 Black Steer 696 175.50C Rising Sun 62 Black Steer 752 171.50C Smokey Rasmussen 65 Black Steer 731 171.00C Jeremy Wilcox 23 Black Steer 766 170.00C Kaisler Cattle LLC 30 Black Steer 757 167.00C Hardgrass Inc 66 Black Steer 843 159.00C Horse Creek Farm 46 Black Steer 903 151.00C Bremer Land & Cattle14 Black Steer 963 145.00C CPAP Inc 17 Mixed Steer 815 156.00C Smokey Rasmussen 21 Black Heifer 691 163.00C Bremer Land & Cattle 20 Black Heifer 675 161.00C Rod Adams Farms 50 Black Heifer 690 160.50C Rising Sun Partnership 42 Black Heifer 703 159.00C Horse Creek Farm 15 Black Heifer 747 154.50C Rising Sun Partnership 42 Black Heifer 814 150.50C Horse Creek Farm 48 Black Heifer 847 145.50C Gene Purdy 30 Blk/Red Heifer 824 151.00C Rising Sun Partnership 71 Charolais Heifer 775 154.00C Rising Sun Partnership 22 Mixed Heifer 660 164.50C Gene Purdy 51 Mixed Heifer 988 142.50C Gene Purdy 35 Mixed Heifer 944 136.50C Pingetzer Six Iron 9 Red Heifer 745 154.00C John Tillet 52 Black Steer Calf 396 250.00C Paul Zielke 8 Black Steer Calf 338 247.50C Bainter & Sons 58 Black Steer Calf 554 240.00C Bainter & Sons 40 Black Steer Calf 495 238.00C

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For more information on the Western Sustainability Exchange carbon initiative visit, westernsustainabilityexchange.org. resources, producers can start to change the soil and grass growth much faster compared to dryland systems,” she continued.

Change can occur in a dryland system, but it will be a longer process, she added.

Through strip-till, no tillage and rotational grazing, producers can greatly increase organic matter and improve soil health conditions.

“More precipitation, more grass growth and more organic matter can result in more productive soils,” she said.

Carbon credits and markets “A carbon credit is the ability to sell a part of the life in the soil to a consumer who wants to purchase it,” explained Mehus. “We’re basically creating a commodity out of carbon producers can sell, in addition to the products they are already producing and selling on the farm or ranch.”

Through the WSE Montana Grasslands Carbon Initiative’s program, WSE is partnering with carbon credit provider, Native Energy, to create a forage program with ranchers and land stewards for sequestering carbon on grasslands through regenerative grazing practices.

“The companies purchasing carbon credits want to be able to tell their customers the carbon money paid to producers went towards something important,” shared Mehus.

Through this program, ranchers can receive startup funds to improve pasture infrastructure and carbon sequestration.

On a case-by-case basis, producers already practicing holistic or regenerative management practices can still benefit from the program.

It is expected for the car-

bon credit market to grow in years to come. In addition, a 30-year contract is signed by the producer with Native Energy, but contracts are able to be adjusted as the market changes, with no risk to the rancher, continued Mehus.

“Right now, the price of carbon is going up,” added Indreland. “From our perspective, we’re growing 50 percent more annual forage than we did when we started this process. We can increase our carrying capacity through an extensive rotational grazing management system.”

“All carbon in the soil is greater life,” said Mehus.

“The opportunity is for this new regenerative-kind of management. In the end, it’s about changing the paradigm, changing the way we think and the way we manage in order to adhere to soil health principles – it’s increasing carbon in the soil as we reduce carbon in the atmosphere.”

“As farmers and ranchers, we are the original environmentalist and need to not shy away from that,” said Mehus.

“The agriculture industry as a whole can market, farmers and ranchers are the stewards of the environment.”

“The real difference in thinking is we can’t afford to continue a practice of taking from the land, instead we must practice giving back to rejuvenate some of these natural systems,” Mehus concluded.

There are several companies looking to work with ranchers on purchasing carbon credits. Mehus encourages producers to work with their lawyer to review any contracts before signing.

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

Biosecurity encouraged Earlier this month, a highly contagious and pathogenic avian influenza has been detected and confirmed in domestic birds the United States. Poultry owners and industry members alike need to take precautions to protect their flocks from the incurable disease, says Michael Persia, an associate professor and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist of poultry nutrition and management in the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences.

“The disease could be economically devastating to industry and could also cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock,” Persia says.

These safety measures include: reduce and eliminate any interaction with wild birds, especially migratory water fowl which carry the disease; keep birds indoors or under cover outdoors; use a dedicated pair of footwear for taking care of birds to reduce the chance of bringing something into their habitat; do not feed or provide water outside to discourage wild birds from interacting with the habitat; wear clean clothes or have a dedicated coverall when interacting with the birds; and wash hands before and after any bird interactions.

While poultry owners may not know if their birds have the disease, there are common symptoms of avian influenza which are often present: unexplained mortality; birds are quieter than normal; decrease in feed or water intake; diarrhea with a green hue; sneezing or coughing; and discolored and swollen face, head and hocks.

Although devastating to poultry, the current strain of avian influenza has not infected humans, Persia said.

However, it is important to always follow food safety guidelines and cook any poultry meat to 165 degrees internal temperature.

It is recommended sick birds or unusual bird deaths be reported to a state veterinarian’s office.

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GORDON continued from page A1 “We respect folks who get things done, not the critics and naysayers,” Gordon continued. “I believe there is an undeniable momentum in Wyoming these days.”

As for the momentum moving forward, Gordon also added he is bound by the Wyoming Constitution to do two things – prepare a balanced budget and ensure legislative districts are appropriately redrawn to reflect census data.

Budget priorities At the top of his priority list, Gordon cited the need to present a balanced budget for the state of Wyoming. Further, he said he has developed a well-planned, transparent and forwardlooking budget, which is frugal, as it should be.

“We all recognize the challenges we have faced over the last couple of years, and it is encouraging we have seen an uptick in revenues. But even these have come in the teeth of the highest inflation rate we’ve seen in 40 years,” Gordon emphasized. “Those of us building businesses at the time remember how devastating the cure to high inflation was to many of our farms and ranches. It crippled energy businesses, and it changed Wyoming.”

Gordon kept the inflation of the 1980s in his sightlines in developing his budget, committing to operating effectively and efficiently while also living within the means of the state.

Additionally, Gordon noted energy continues to be a target of the Biden administration, so the longterm fiscal health of Wyoming is crucial to maintaining the state’s ability to fight back against federal mandates.

“This is why I have proposed placing an additional $400 million in savings,” he commented. “I have also proposed several other actions to deal with inflation.”

Among items in the budget, Gordon proposed increasing the salaries for state employees to competitive levels so agencies can be staffed at levels to enable them to serve the state of Wyoming effectively.

Agriculture industry “The First Lady and I have not been idle with regard to agriculture,” Gordon emphasized. “We are engaged across the sector to promote our industry, and we look forward to doing even more in the years to come.”

Gordon cited water as a particular area of interest, noting Wyoming’s water must be protected, particularly in light of ongoing drought across the West.

“The ongoing drought in the West has raised the stakes over water rights in the Colorado, Snake, Platte and Yellowstone drainages,” he said. “When drought or the federal government threatens Wyoming water users, our agri-

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cultural producers, our industry, our communities, we cannot afford to be short-handed or unprepared.”

As a result, Gordon’s budget reflects additional resources for both the state engineer and the attorney general.

Tourism The tourism industry also remains at the forefront of Gordon’s mind, as the industry has continued to be a bright spot in the state.

“More people continue to come here to visit and enjoy what we love about this state,” he said. “Revenue from lodging is now saving the general fund

money and creating opportunities for new investments in outdoor recreation.”

Gordon continued, “People love Wyoming. We need more camping spots, boat ramps and trails so we can continue to provide more access to Wyoming’s great outdoors.”

Further, Gordon noted now is the right time to utilize one-time revenues to fill the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, which will continue to bring returns to the state – including ranches and businesses – for many years.

Wyoming way of life In closing his address, Gordon noted, despite the

challenges seen, Wyoming is at the top of its climb with brighter days ahead.

“As governor, I am always asked, why am I so optimistic? It’s simple,” he said. “To paraphrase a wise man, what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies ahead, and this depends on what lies within us.”

Gordon continued, thanking legislators for their work and encouraging the body to “move forward with courage, confidence and conviction.”

“A lot of things come to mind when the term ‘cowboy’ comes up,” Gordon concluded. “To me, it’s

not a big hat, angora chaps or tough talk. A cowboy is a decent, practical, hardworking sort of person, whose humility is infectious, whose ability knows no bounds and who would do anything for a buddy, knows horses and is not afraid to admit mistakes.”

“Right now, the world needs more cowboys,” Gordon concluded. “God bless America, and God bless Wyoming.”

Saige Zespy is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net or saige.zespy@ gmail.com.

48th Annual Production Sale Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Lunch at 11:30 • 1:00 MST pm • At Ranch in Ashton, Idaho 120 Yearling Red Angus Bulls and 85 Yearling Heifers

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In his State of the State address, Gov. Mark Gordon also recognized the work of First Lady Jennie Gordon, saying, “Wyoming is a better place because of your work on the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. Programs like Food from the Field, Food from the Farm and Ranch and, one of my favorites which we will talk about a little later, Grow a Little Extra, have made the lives of our citizens so much better. You have shown how Wyoming takes care of its own.”

In the past year, these programs have worked toward First Lady Gordon’s goal of ending food insecurity in Wyoming.

“Jennie reminded me of a story about Bobby Lane, who works at the Honor Farm. Bobby knows how to grow hay, but when we had to cut budgets last year, Bobby was given a new task – grow vegetables for the Honor Farm,” Gordon said. “He was so successful, he donated the excess product to Jennie’s Grow a Little Extra program.”

Farmers, ranchers, hunters and gardeners alike have donated protein and produce to feed Wyomingites who are food insecure since the Wyoming Hunger Initiative was launched.

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NASS reports sheep and lamb loss Wyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 39,500 animals to weather, predators, disease and other causes during 2021, representing a total value of $7.44 million, according to a survey conducted by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This study was undertaken at the request of the Wyoming Business Council, Agribusiness Division who also provided funding.

The total number of sheep and lambs lost was 1,500 head more than last year and the total value of inventory lost was 4.6 percent more than a year ago.

The Jan. 1, 2021 inventory was 340,000 head.

The lamb crop for 2021 was 240,000 head. Lambs lost before docking during 2021 was 14,500 head.

Sheep and lamb deaths for 2021 amounted to 6.6 percent of the 2021 sheep and lamb – inventory plus lamb crop plus lambs lost before docking was 594,500 head.

The number of sheep and lambs lost to all predators totaled 22,300 head, down 2,700 head from last year.

Lamb losses by all predators amounted to 18,300 head, down 12.4 percent from last year. The number of sheep lost to all predators totaled 4,000 head, down 100 head from a year ago.

Predators caused an estimated $4.09 million in losses in 2021, down 9.4 percent from the previous year. Losses due to predators amounted to 3.8 percent of the 2021 sheep and lamb supply and 56.5 percent of all sheep and lamb deaths.

Coyotes remained the

largest predator for both sheep and lambs. Coyotes accounted for 69.1 percent of the predator-caused losses and 39 percent of all death losses in the state. The value of losses attributed to coyotes was $2.83 million.

The total value of nonpredatory losses was $3.34 million in 2021, compared with $2.59 million in 2020. Non-predatory losses accounted for 43.5 percent of all losses. The largest known non-predatory cause of losses was due to weather conditions at 5,200 head.

Sheep lost to non-predatory factors totaled 7,000 head, up 1.4 percent from 2020. Non-predatory lamb losses came in at 10,200 head, 4,100 head more than a year ago. Lambs lost to all unknown causes totaled 2,900 head, compared with 2,000 head last year.

Unknown causes claimed 1,700 sheep, compared with 2,100 head last year.

The sheep and lamb survey utilized multi-frame sampling procedures. The survey involved drawing a random sample from a list of livestock producers maintained by the NASS Wyoming Field Office. In addition, sheep producers living in a selected sample of area segments were interviewed.

This procedure assures complete coverage of sheep producers by accounting for ranchers and farmers who may not be on the list. Sheep and lamb loss estimates published by the USDA include sheep losses for the entire year, but include only those lamb losses which occur after docking. This special report also includes an estimate of lambs lost before docking.

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side farmers and ranchers, threatening rural economies and vital land and natural Additionally, White said NCBA Director of Nat- resource conservation.”

American Farm Bureau the 2020 delisting rule by ural Resources and PLC FWS dismissed loss of hab- Executive Director Kait- Federation (AFBF) Presiitat and historic range for lynn Glover. “Rather than dent Zippy Duvall noted, gray wolves, noting the FWS ruling on due process and “AFBF is extremely dis“failed to adequately analyze adherence to recovery crite- appointed in the ruling to and consider the impacts of rion, Judge White chose to return the gray wolf to the partial delisting and of his- remand the rule and under- Endangered Species List. torical range loss on the mine one of the most suc- The gray wolf exceeded already-listed species.” cessful ESA recovery sto- recovery goals and should be celebrated as an ESA The 2020 delisting did ries in U.S. history.” not apply to wolf populaGlover continued, “This success story.”

He continued, “The tions in the northern Rocky is just another attempt by Mountain Region – Idaho, activist groups to ignore the ESA is intended to promote Montana, Wyoming, a facts and rewrite the history species recovery and delsmall corner of Utah and of gray wolf recovery in the isting, not to impose permanent protected status for the eastern-third of Oregon U.S.” and Washington – which Since the species origi- animals now thriving. This were federally delisted in nal ESA listing in 1974, the ruling ignored ESA goals 2011. gray wolf population has and threatens recovery Ag groups disappointed seen tremendous recovery, efforts for other animals.”

Adobe Stock photo Duvall added, “Farmers in decision exceeding recovery goals and ranchers share the goal The National Cattle- by 300 percent.

Wolves in Colorado men’s Beef Association “ESA should not be of a healthy and thriving Management This ruling is expected (NCBA) and Public Lands used as a permanent man- ecosystem.

Council (PLC) expressed agement tool,” Glover of the fully recovered gray to impact Colorado’s curopposition to the ruling. added. “This decision con- wolf should be overseen by rent plan to reintroduce “It’s disappointing envi- flicts with the intended pur- the states, which can best wolves following a ballot ronmental activism car- pose of the act and removes determine the most appro- initiative, as species listed ried more weight than sci- critical management tools priate course of action for under the ESA are federally managed. However, the rulence in this case,” said for wolves living along- each region.”

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WOLVES continued from page A1

ing complicates predation issues producers in northern Colorado are experiencing.

Several producers near Walden, Colo. have lost cattle and a dog to a pack of eight wolves. This pack was formed after two adults

moved south from Wyoming and had six pups in the spring of 2021.

Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small unveiled a resource guide to help people in rural America start and grow businesses, create good-paying jobs in their communities and strengthen America’s economy.

“America’s rural entrepreneurs are critical to the success of our nation’s economy,” Torres Small said.

“They create jobs for the people in their communities, start businesses and industries to expand financial opportunities and deliver products and services improving the lives of people across this nation. The guide we are unveiling today will enhance American competitiveness around the world to meet the challenges of the 21st century by equipping rural entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.”

The guide features information on how rural entrepreneurs can use USDA and other federal programs to access financing and other assistance to help start and expand their businesses. It includes tools to help them: expand their access to capital to create small business incubators; create value-added agricultural products; access high-speed internet to connect their businesses to national and global markets; cut energy costs; access health care resources to enhance the quality of life for their employees; access workforce development and training opportunities to improve their skills, products and services and more.

The guide also features firsthand stories from Rural Development customers on ways USDA programs and services have helped them start or expand businesses.

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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other Canadian business leaders and organizations, have signed an open letter calling on elected officials at all levels of government to end the ongoing blockades.

Citing a multitude of challenges faced by the fresh produce industry over the past two years, the joint letter indicated the additional obstacle of ongoing blockades is impacting the “livelihoods and well-being of all Canadians.” Challenges noted in the letter included COVID-19, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, weather-related disasters and increasing inflationary pressure.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, our industry has faced challenges that have transformed how we do business,” CPMA President Ron Lemaire said in a release. “In addition to the supply chain disruptions we are dealing with, the current blockades at our borders are not only making shipping of perishable produce extremely difficult, but are also impacting the Canadian economy and Canadians’ access to fresh fruits and vegetables.”

Manufacturers in perishable industries relying on just-intime delivery have been particularly hard hit, said CPMA, pointing to delayed shipments of livestock and fresh produce it says could lead to food waste and insecurity.

“The harm is both immediate and severe. Each hour that these blockades continue does more serious damage to our economy and to our society,” the letter said.

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LUPHER continued from page A1 “We use draft horses for basically everything,” Madi says. “We do all our haying, including cutting, mowing and raking with horses. We try not to use any tractors at all.”

Madi finds this unique aspect sets the Lupher Ranch apart from other cattle operations in the area. She also notes the strong family ties impact the ranch’s success, saying, “Family is everything on the ranch.”

“Family is the reason we are in the ranching business, you can’t do it by yourself,” she adds.

Education Madi has been involved in FFA for four years and recently received her nineyear achievement with 4-H. During her time in FFA, Madi served as chapter officer and ran for state office.

Madi participated in livestock judging, meats judging and horse judging throughout the years. She also showed cattle for nine years and sheep for two years.

She currently attends Casper College for agricultural communications and animal science, where she spends much of her time livestock judging.

“Judging at Casper College has opened up so many windows for me,” says Madi. “It’s helped me learn a lot about communication and people skills in general.”

Madi always knew she wanted to pursue a degree involving agriculture.

“I just really liked the idea of being involved in

the cattle industry because it’s always been my passion.

I’ve done it my whole life,” she says.

She hopes to eventually become a cattle buyer, but she mentions, “Whatever I end up doing, it’s going to be in agriculture.”

Madi feels her degree will help her be successful in agriculture.

“My degree in agricultural communication has opened up social media marketing type strategies which will help me with my cattle buying,” she says.

Responsibilities on the ranch Madi helps on the ranch as often as she can. During the summers, when she is home from school, Madi feeds bulls in the mornings and takes care of her 4-H cattle. Madi also catches and harnesses horses daily and works with colts.

“I mostly help my dad with whatever he needs during the summer,” she says.

“I do a lot with irrigation and spend time in the hayfield with my dad.”

Madi mentions her dad inspired her to pursue a career in agriculture.

“He really inspires me to be passionate about agriculture and our history,” she shares.

Challenges of ranching Madi finds communicating with people who aren’t familiar with agriculture to be a common challenge producers face.

“It’s difficult when the public sees the challenging times on the ranch, including

Summer days on the ranch – Family is an important aspect at the Lupher Ranch. Sisters Madi Lupher (left) and Hannah Lupher (right) work with the draft horses on the ranch. Courtesy photo

losing animals,” Madi says.

She also notes staying in business is becoming more and more difficult for ranchers.

“The ranches don’t get any bigger, they get smaller, so it’s hard to figure out how to keep your place going and the tradition going,” she shares.

Madi wants to do everything she can to ensure the ranch will stay in business for generations to come. She may enroll in a ranch and agriculture tourism management course at Casper College.

“There’s a potential to go into more agricultural tourism and have haying demonstrations with our horses to keep people visiting and as a source of income to help us run our cattle,” says Madi.

Leaving behind a legacy is important to Madi. She wants the ranch to continue operating for years to come.

She encourages young producers to find something to be passionate about.

“It’s all worth it in the end,” she says. “The dis-

cipline and life skills you get out of agriculture really change your life. It’s something you can’t take for granted.”

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Feb. 14 - 2,252 Hd. • Feb. 17 - 608 Hd. Open Lock Ranch Inc. - Worland BULLS Cook, Ron - Burlington 1 Blk Bull, 2205# .......................$10750 Gardner Livestock - Lysite 1 Blk Bull, 1705# .......................$10600 1 Blk Bull, 1905# .......................$10050 1 Blk Bull, 1865# .........................$9850 Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 1995# .......................$10300 1 XBred Bull, 1805#....................$9300 1 Red Bull, 1910# .......................$9200 1 Blk Bull, 2190# .........................$9000 Carter Cattle Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1950# .......................$10150 Michaels, Calvin - Burlington 1 Blk Bull, 1865# .........................$9900 Hamilton Ranch Inc. - Hyattville 1 Blk Bull, 1960# .........................$9900 Lewis, Paul - Cody 1 Blk Bull, 2870# .........................$7000 COWS Hessenthaler, David - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1425#........................$8200 1 Blk Cow, 1325#........................$7450 Gardner Livestock LLC - Lysite 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1118# ..............$8100 Herman Livestock LLC - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1180# ........................$7900 1 Red Cow, 1415# ......................$7600 1 Red Cow, 1320# ......................$7100 1 RWF Cow, 1280# ....................$6650 Carter Cattle Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1330#........................$7850 1 Blk Cow, 1170# ........................$7800 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1380#..............$7750 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1503#..............$7650 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1570#..............$7550 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1420#..............$7250 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1398#..............$7200 Hessenthaler, Brandon - Byron 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1300#..............$7850 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1168# ..............$7600 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1250#..............$7200 Slipknot Livestock LLC - Alcova 1 BWF Cow, 1360# ....................$7850 1 BWF Cow, 1380# ....................$7850 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1348#..............$7800 1 BWF Cow, 1360# ....................$7750 1 Blk Cow, 1550#........................$7400 2 Rd/Blk Cows, avg. 1390#........$7300 1 CharX Cow, 1230# ..................$7100 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1223# ..........$6900 Riley, Michael - Burlington 2 Red Cows, avg. 1343#............$7750 Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 1 Red Cow, 1260# ......................$7700 1 RWF Cow, 1400# ....................$7550 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1290#..............$7100 1 Hrfd Cow, 1310# ......................$6950 Silver Sage Farms Inc. - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1145# ........................$7550 Foss, Luke - Basin 1 BWF Cow, 1395# ....................$7550 Klassen, Eugene - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1290#........................$7500 Bower, Eric - Worland 1 Red Cow, 1615# ......................$7500 2 Sht Horn Cows, avg. 1515# ....$7050 1 Sht Horn Cows, avg. 1410# ....$6850 Mendez Brothers - Otto 1 Blk Cow, 1630#........................$7500 1 Blk Cow, 1395#........................$7300 1 Blk Cow, 1275#........................$6900 1 Blk Cow, 1360#........................$6850 Open Lock Ranch Inc. - Worland 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1160# ..............$7450 Rio Bravo Cattle Co. - Colo. Springs 1 Blk Cow, 1340#........................$7400 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1218#..............$7250 6 Blk Cows, avg. 1239#..............$6900 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1166# ..............$6850 Friesen, Travis - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1310#........................$7350 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1527#..............$7050 Diamond Tail Ranch LLC - Greybull 1 BWF Cow, 1575# ....................$7200 Doyle McKim Inc. - Hyattville 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1320#............$6750 4 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1200#............$6700 Sylvester, Kent - Manderson 1 Blk Cow, 1205#........................$6650 HEIFERETTES Rio Bravo Cattle Co. - Colo. Springs 45 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 845# ........$12850

5 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 827# ..........$12400 2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 890# ..........$11250 Greer Land & Livestock - Hyattville 2 Red Hfrettes, avg. 830# ........$12000 Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 3 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1087# ..........$9900 29 RWF Hfrettes, 1102#.............$9650 HEIFER CALVES Michaels, Calvin - Burlington 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 506#........$18800 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 718# ..........$15400 Johnstone, Casey - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 403# ..........$18250 37 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 728#........$14700 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 777# ..........$14150 12 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 830# ....$13200 DRL Timber – Bonners Ferry 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 510# ..........$17900 13 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 649#........$15500 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 741# ..........$14375 Doyle Ranch Inc. - Hyattville 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 468#.......$17900 Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville 4 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 478#.......$17800 14 RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 627# ....$15800 Double H Ranch - Busby 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 485# ..........$17800 Vigil, Michael - Manderson 17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 516#........$17800 Johnson, Rita - Thermopolis 12 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 456#........$17600 Kraft, Dan - Powell 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 504# ..........$17500 41 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 645#........$16200 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 721# ..........$14875 Anderson, Rod - Powell 12 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 562# ....$17450 3 Mxd Hfr Clvs, avg. 638# ........$16150 Herman, Jordan - Hyattville 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 510# ..........$17200 Linebaugh, Dustin - Powell 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 522# ..........$17200 4 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 601# ....$16000 Hessenthaler Ranch - Lovell 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 628# ..........$16100 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 660# ..........$15700 Good, Robert - Greybull 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 660# ..........$15900 Riley, Michael - Burlington 12 Red Hrf Clvs, avg. 658# ......$15850 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 735#........$15000 17 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 752# ......$14725 J & J Baling - Manderson 17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 628#........$15650 Doyle McKim & Sons, Inc. - Manderson 44 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 704# ..$15525 45 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 731#........$14850 Redland, Mark - Ten Sleep 18 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 696#........$15500 Ganoug, Jason - Deaver 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 647# ..........$15500 Haun, Bill - Worland 89 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 707#........$15435 Davidson, John - Burlington 11 Mxd Hfr Clvs, avg. 681# ......$15400 Herman Livestock LLC - Hyattville 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 559# ..........$15300 Dobbs, Bill - Deaver 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 625# ..........$15300 Wright, Max - Powell 4 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 645# ....$15125 4 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 700# ....$14125 Lazy BV Cattle - Manderson 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 593# ..........$15100 Johnson & Schuebel Farms - Cody 5 Rd/Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 605# ....$14850 George Sinn & Sons, Inc. - Worland 21 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 732#........$14600 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 803# ..........$13975 Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 1 RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 650# ......$14600 Spear D Ranch, Inc. - Basin 71 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 799# ..$14500 2 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 955# ....$13500 George, Luke - Powell 17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 712#........$14000 Jones, Randall - Otto 8 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 755#.......$13600 STEER CALVES Kraft, Dan - Powell 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 537# ..........$21150 62 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 683# ........$17325 Johnson, Rita - Thermopolis 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 350# ..........$21100 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 500# ..........$20250

Hessenthaler Ranch - Lovell 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 419# ..........$21000 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 515# ........$20750 37 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 633# ........$18100 38 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 716# ........$16985 Schatz Irrev. Trust - Lovell 2 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 490#.......$20900 Linebaugh, Dustin - Powell 6 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 410#.......$20850 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 522#.......$20100 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 603# ..........$18900 Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville 8 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 540#.......$20100 Undem, Leif - Deaver 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 440#.......$20000 6 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 607#.......$18750 Double H Ranch - Busby 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 535# ..........$19500 27 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 694# ........$16100 Anderson, Rod - Powell 13 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 587#.....$19050 Galloway Ranch, Inc. - Ten Sleep 18 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 576#.....$19000 Ward, Paul - Thermopolis 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 585# ..........$18950 17 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 647#.....$17900 19 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 678#.....$17525 Vigil, Michael - Manderson 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 605# ........$18850 Michaels, Calvin - Burlington 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 616# ........$18650 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 717# ..........$17350 22 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 686# ........$17225 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 791# ..........$15875 Doyle Mckim & Sons, Inc. - Manderson 16 Mxd Str Clvs, avg. 614# ......$18550 8 Mxd Str Clvs, avg. 726# ........$16900 J & J Baling - Manderson 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 586# ........$18550 DRL Timber - Bonners Ferry 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 624# ........$18400 32 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 737#.....$16950 10 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 825#.....$15450 Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 607# ..........$18100 Haun, Bill - Worland 45 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 657# ........$17900 67 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 767# ........$16650 Nicol, Bob - Fort Washakie 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 669#.......$17550 Lazy B V Cattle - Meeteetse 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 644# ..........$17500 Redland, Mark - Ten Sleep 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 699# ........$17000 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 759# ..........$15800 Good, Robert - Greybull 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 758# ..........$16775 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 836# ..........$15525 Wright, Max - Powell 15 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 688# ..$16550 Thurgood, Bruce - Thermopolis 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 733# ........$16400 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 840# ........$15500 Half Right Cattle Co. - Worland 8 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 554#.......$16100 George, Luke - Powell 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 758# ........$15900 Jones, Randall - Otto 17 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 726#.....$15900 Neff, Shelly - Cody 5 XBred Str Clvs, avg. 735#.....$15750 8 XBed Str Clvs, avg. 773# ......$15250 George Sinn & Sons, Inc. - Worland 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 854# ........$15725 Riley, Michael - Burlington 53 Rd/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 1020# ..$13900

• Upcoming Sales • Feb. 17 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Feb. 24 – Bred Cow Special March 3 – All Class Cattle March 10 – All Class Cattle March 14 – Monday Feeder & Weaned Calf Special - Feeder Cattle Only March 17 – Weigh-Up Special w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat March 24 – Bred Cow Special March 31 – All Class Cattle

Consignments – Thursday, February 24 • Bred Cow Special

Draft horses – Tradition and history are important to the Lupher family. Draft horses are used in place of tractors on the Lupher Ranch. Courtesy photo

Nye & Rush Livestock – 86 blk bred cows, 7 ST, CF March 10, bred to blk bulls Murraymere Farms – 40 bred cows Troy John Corbett – 24 bred cows, 6 ST, CF March-May, bred to Lucky 7 & Clay Creek Angus bulls, 20 weigh-up cows Bill & Elaine Dobbs – 18 bred cows blk, CF March-April, bred to Stan Asay bulls Jeff Fresian – 25 running age blk cows, bred to blk bulls, CF March/April

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CALENDAR

March 5

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

March 5

EVENTS

March 8

Feb. 23

Feb. 24 Feb. 24-25 Feb. 25-27 Feb. 28 Feb. 28

March 2 March 2-6 March 5-6 March 8 March 11-13 March 16

Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 March 1 March 1 March 1 March 1 March 2 March 2 March 3 March 3 March 5

South Central Sage Grouse Local Working Group Meeting, 9 a.m., Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District office, Saratoga.

For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Habitat/Sage-Grouse-Management/.

University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 8 a.m.12 p.m., Homesteader Hall, Park County Fairgrounds, Powell. For more information, call 307-754-8836.

37th Annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney, Neb. For more information and to register, visit wia.unl.edu.

Up In Arms, LLC Flea Market and Gun Show, Cam-Plex, Gillette. For more information, contact Lisa at 208-420-2295 Bates Hole/Shirley Basin Sage Grouse Local Working Group, 9 a.m.12 p.m., Wyoming Game and Fish Department office, Casper. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Habitat/Sage-Grouse-Management/.

21st Annual Casper College Doornbos Agriculture Lecture Series, 6 p.m., Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym, Casper College, Casper. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit support.caspercollegefoundation.org/event/doornbos-lecture-featuring-dr-jan-pol/e388379.

Panhandle Soil Health Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Winds Community Center, Bridgeport, Neb. Registration needed by Feb. 25. To register, visit panhandle.unl.edu or e-mail bmaharjan@unl.com.

33rd Annual Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend, Winnemucca Events Complex, Winnemucca, Nev. For more information, call 775-6235071 or visit ranchhandrodeonv.com.

Wyoming State Chariot Racing Championship, Highway 319 at the Glendo Airport, Glendo. For more information, contact Gene Daly at 307331-1049.

University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 9 a.m., Hot Springs County Weed and Pest, Thermopolis. For more information, call 307-754-8836.

Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, Cache Valley Event Center, Logan, Utah. For more information, visit cvcowboy.org.

University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 9 a.m., Washakie County Extension Office, Worland. For more information, call 307-754-8836.

SALES

Weaver Ranch 37th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Fort Collins, Colo., 970-568-3898 JC Heiken Angus & Sons 15th Annual Production Sale, Miles City Livestock Commission, Miles City, Mont., 406-855-7839, jcheikenangusandsons.com Haynes Cattle Company 14th Annual “Working Bull” Angus Sale, Ogallala Livestock Auction, Ogallala, Neb., 970-854-3310, 970-520-3374, haynescattleco.com Mt. Rushmore Angus Ranch 56th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Rapid City, S.D., 605-342-2449, 605-484-6731, 605-381-7361, mtrushmoreangus.com Diamond Peak Cattle Company Diamonds in the Rough Bull Sale, Winter Livestock Auction, La Junta, Colo., 970-326-8621, diamondpeakcattle.com Kretschman Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2327, kretschmanangus.com RV Bar Angus 15th Annual Bull and Female Production Sale, at the ranch, Jensen, Utah, 435-828-1111, 435-828-1116, 435-828-8391, rvbarangus.com Reyes/Russell 31st Annual Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-3221530, 307-322-4848, 970-587-2534, mrangusranch.com Circle L Angus Annual Production Sale, Dillon Livestock Auction, Dillon, Mont., 406-832-3535, 406-491-7363, circlelangus.com P\T Livestock Annual High Country Genetics Performance Bull Sale, Shoshoni, 307-709-8351, 307-809-8361, ptlivestock.com Colyer Herefords & Angus 42nd Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Bruneau, Idaho, 208-845-2313, 208-250-3924, 208-599-0340, hereford. com Loya/Wardell Angus Online Sale, 970-396-0035, 970-785-0145, loyawardellangus.com SO Cattle Inc. Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-330-5670, 307-438-1218 Barker Cattle Company Bull & Female Production Sale, Burley Livestock Auction, Burley, Idaho, 801-792-1036, 208-312-3085, barkercattle. com Ipsen Cattle Company Internet Production Sale, 208-681-4794, ipsencattle.com Apex Angus 49th Annual Value Added Production Sale, at the ranch, Valier, Mont., 406-279-3341, 406-279-3548, apexangus.com Ox Bow Ranch Spring Sale, at the ranch, Wolf Creek, Mont., 406-2354281, 541-965-0088, oxbowranchangus.com Dille Red Angus Production Sale, at the ranch, Buhl, Idaho, 208-9941196, dilleredangus.com Bieber Fever Spring Production Sale, at the ranch, Leola, S.D., 605439-3628, bieberredangus.com Split Diamond Ranch 31st Annual Value Added Angus Bull Sale, Dillon Livestock Auction, Dillon, Mont., 406-498-3005, 406-581-0612, splitdiamond.com Lucky 7 Angus Annual Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-850-2514, 307-850-2053, lucky7angus.com

March 8 March 9 March 9 March 11 March 11 March 12 March 12 March 12 March 14 March 14 March 14

SALES

Sega Gelbvieh Pound-Makin’ Genetics Bull Sale, at the ranch, Pierce, Colo., 970-590-4862, 970-381-0600, segagelbvieh.com McCann Red Angus 2nd Annual Bull Sale, Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, 208-743-5517, 208-791-6767, mccannredangus.com Hancock Livestock 6th Annual Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-250-6900, hancocklivestock.com Loosli Red Angus 48th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ashton, Idaho, 208-652-3303, 208-227-3779, 208-351-3333, loosliredangus.com Sitz Angus 20th Annual Spring Bull Sale, at the ranch, Dillon, Mont., 406-683-5277, 406-685-3360, 208-670-2364, sitzangus.com Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus Bull Sale, the Feedlot, Belfield, N.D., 701-575-8145, 701-623-4461, heartrivergenetics.com Quest of the West 17th Annual Cattle Sale, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, Spanish Fork, Utah, 801-420-2962, questofthewestcattle.com Leland Red Angus Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Sidney, Mont., 701-565-2347, 701-565-2361, lelandredangus.com Diamond Peak Cattle Company Diamonds in the Rough Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 970-326-8621, diamondpeakcattle.com MTR Cattle Company Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307684-7858, 307-217-0408, 307-217-0409, mtrcattle.com Carlson Equipment Annual Consignment Auction, Riverton, 307-8568123, carlsonequipment.com Holden Herefords 56th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Valier, Mont., 406-450-1029, holdenherefords.com Pine Coulee Bull Sale, Wagon Box Ranch, Hardin, Mont., 406-855-2832, 406-780-1230, pinecoulee.com Spring Cove Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Bliss, Idaho, 208-280-1026, 208-358-0057, springcoveranch.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

An Unforgettable Birthday President George Washington’s birthday – Feb. 22 – is one I don’t dare forget. Not for patriotic reasons, but for the sake of marital bliss, since Feb. 22 is also the birthday of my wife of 45 years, Marty. Her given name is “Martha.”

However, this is not all – it is also the birthday of my sweetheart while I was at the University of Wyoming and of my ex-wife.

Yep, all three share Feb. 22 with the father of our country, but “Martha’s” is the ONLY one I still cherish and celebrate!

So much has been written about our first president, but what about his wife, my spouse’s namesake? Here’s a few stories about Martha – Washington, that is – which I found on the internet.

Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington served as the inaugural first lady of the United States.

During her lifetime, she was often referred to as “Lady Washington.”

Martha Dandridge was born on June 2, 1731 on her parents’ plantation, Chestnut Grove, in the Colony of Virginia.

She first married Daniel Parke Custis. They had four children, two of whom survived to young adulthood. Daniel’s death made Martha a widow at age 26. She brought her

vast wealth to her marriage to Washington, which enabled him to buy land to add to his personal estate.

The wedding was grand. George’s suit was of blue and silver cloth with red trimming and gold knee buckles. The bride wore purple silk shoes with spangled buckles, which are displayed at Mount Vernon.

The couple honeymooned at the Custis family’s White House plantation for several weeks before setting up house at George’s Mount Vernon estate. They appeared to have had a solid marriage.

The Washingtons had no children together, but they raised Martha’s two surviving children and helped both of their extended families.

Upon their marriage, she also brought with her 84 dower slaves from the Custis’ estate for use during her lifetime.

She joined her husband during the Revolution for all the Continen-

tal Army’s winter encampments. Before the revolution began, she had kept close to home; during it, she traveled thousands of miles to be with her husband. A general observed she loved “her husband madly.”

After the war, Martha was not fully supportive of her husband’s agreeing to be president of the newly formed United States.

Once he assumed office, as the First Lady – a term which was only used later – she hosted many affairs of state with the socializing known as the Republican Court. She presented an image of herself as an amiable wife, but privately complained about the restrictions placed on her life.

Martha’s health, always somewhat precarious, declined after her husband’s death. Two-and-ahalf years after the death of her husband, Martha died on May 22, 1802 at the age of 70.

Happy birthday Martha – Perue, that is – and of course George.

Martha Washington is the only woman – other than allegories of Justice, Liberty, etc. – depicted on the face of a United States Banknote. Her engraved portrait bust was used on the face of the $1 Silver Certificate of 1886 and 1891, pictured here. She and her husband George are depicted together on the reverse of the $1 Silver Certificate of 1896. She is also portrayed on the one-half-ounce $10 gold coin and bronze medal duplicate, shown here, released in 2007 to honor the first spouses of the United States. Images and information from the internet. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 2-16

846

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

Steers Heifers

175-240 175-210

175-231 170-203

190-123 142-192

147-188 146-167

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

146-163 140-144

143-156 133.50

Centennial 2-11 Crawford

Stock Cows Pairs 78-114

No Report 210-251 212.50

165-234 150-205

186-216.25 158.50-189.75

163-184 151-164

Torrington 2-16 6769

240-254 197-216

225-245 194-209

200-240 170-199

175-217 160-183

165-178 149-159

St. Onge 2-11 2083

226-232.50 180-182.50

207-234 155-199.50

182-221.50 122.50-185.50

178-201 156-173

Big Horn Basin 2-17 2860

211

200-210 176-182.50

161-211.50 151-188

195-210 142.50-183

187.50-215 142.50-197.50

160-217 145-187

940

164.75 149.50-151.25 145.50-154.50

70-101.50 57-77.50

56-106

145-164 132-162

88-106.50 60-91

$1010-$1850

160.50-181 149.50-175

154-156

80-111.50 53-90

161-189 146-162

152.50-173.50 136-155.25

139-157.25 132-139.75

70-107..50 66.50-82

157-186 131-161

153-155 120

148 112.50-131

83-110 57-76

PAYS

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

SETT PRICE

Month

856

St. Onge

475

Week Prev

This Week

166.73 171.75 175.88 185.05 186.33

166.20 171.15 175.73 185.73 187.13

Change -0.53 -0.60 -0.15 +0.68 +0.80

WHEAT FUTURES Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.71 7.79 7.75 7.76

7.98 8.05 8.00 8.02

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change +0.27 +0.26 +0.25 +0.26

CORN FUTURES

65-124

SETT PRICE

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

6.42 6.40 6.35 5.97

6.50 6.49 6.45 6.08

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change +0.08 +0.09 +0.10 +0.11

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

+1.05 -0.10 +0.55 +0.50 +0.72

SETT PRICE

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Volume

143.40 146.78 142.15 140.75 145.80

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Month

Auction

142.35 146.88 141.60 140.25 145.08

MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

87.50-103.50 71-85

Riverton 2-15 1883

Billings 2-17

83-106.50 57-77

This Week

FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 18, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

330-367.50

170--297.50

201-305

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 6.5700-6.6000 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 7.6300-7.7300 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45-46/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 30/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 50/cwt Den-Rate 50/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 42/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 42-45/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of February 11, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold very unevenly.

At San Angelo, TX and New Holland, PA slaughter lambs were 5.00 to as much as 35.00 higher. At Sioux Falls, SD; Ft. Collins, CO and Kalona, IA lambs were weak to 25.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 30.00 lower, except at New Holland 10.00-20.00 higher. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 4,064 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 310 slaughter lambs in Colorado, 335 slaughter lambs in Kansas and 500 feeder lambs in Idaho. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4,529 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 100-165 lbs 220.00-252.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs 237.50-260.00, few 285.00; 160-175 lbs 190.00-215.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 211.00-226.00, few 260.00; 150-160 lbs 216.00-226.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 214.00-280.00.

Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 145 lbs 221.00; 162 lbs 220.75.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 394.00-420.00; 60-70 lbs 380.00406.00; 70-80 lbs 372.00-395.00, few 402.00; 80-90 lbs 360.00-380.00, few 388.00; 90-110 lbs 324.00-340.00. wooled and shorn 60 lbs 396.00; 71 lbs 390.00; 81 lbs 370.00; 90-100 lbs 336.00-340.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 88 lbs 260.00; 90-100 lbs 245.00-260.00. hair 60-70 lbs 320.00-335.00; 74 lbs 325.00; 80-90 lbs 285.00-312.50.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 52 lbs 430.00; 69 lbs 395.00; 70-80 lbs 345.00-390.00; 80-90 lbs 285.00-320.00; 90-100 lbs 280.00-320.00. hair 78 lbs 285.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 306.00-320.00; 80-90 lbs 290.00-315.00; 90-100 lbs 275.00-290.00.

Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 180.00-205.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 194.00-205.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 170.00-196.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 135.00162.00; Cull 1 116.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 140.00-192.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 140.00-185.00, hair 160.00-200.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 125.00-147.50; Cull 1 no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 130.00-150.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 135.00-161.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 102.00-160.00; Cull 1 62.00-95.00.

Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 133.00-143.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 148.00-177.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 181.00-197.00; Cull 1 no test.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: no test.

Ft. Collins. CO: 50-60 lbs 305.00-335.00; 74 lbs 310.00; 84 lbs 300.00; 90-100 lbs 255.00-285.00; 104 lbs 260.00..

South Dakota: 57 lbs 382.00; 69 lbs 346.00; 70-80 lbs 292.00359.00; 86 lbs 264.00; 98 lbs 251.00; 120 lbs 222.00; 182 lbs 131.00.

Billings: 50-60 lbs 340.00-370.00; 60-70 lbs 317.50-370.00; 70 lbs 325.00.

100-163 115-159

70-150 $210-$410

119

Equity Coop: 90 lbs 283.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewes and lambs 155.00/head.

Ft. Collins, CO: no test.

South Dakota: bred young 285.00/head; bred middle age 285.00375.00/ head.

Billings: bred yearlings 350.00-438.00/head; bred young 325.00 410.00/head; bred middle age 275.00-385.00/head; bred aged 290.00310.00/head.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 27,000 compared with 29,000 last week and 37,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of February 11, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was down 27 at 1422 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 46,359 bales were offered with sales of 82.6 percent. The Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0043 at .7167 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C.. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean.

Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 8.71 + .01 6.53-7.40 18 80s 7.17 - .07 5.38-6.10 19 70-80s 5.73 - .14 4.30-4.87 20 64-70s 4.83 - .11 3.62-4.11 21 64s 4.57 - .11 3.43-3.89 22 62s 4.47 - 10 3.35-3.80 23 60-62s 4.08 - .05 3.06-3.47 24 60s 3.84 - .00 2.88-3.26 25 58s ----------------------26 56-58s 2.54 - .09 1.90-2.16 28 54s 1.52 - .05 1.14-1.29 30 50s 1.32 - .05 0.99-1.12 32 46-48s 0.97 - .06 0.73-0.83 Merino Clippings 3.42 + .06 2.56-2.90 Eastern Market Indicator was down 27 at 1422 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0043 at .7167 percent of the U.S.dollar.

Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of February 17, 2022 Compared to last week: Prices of alfalfa cubes and pellets remained steady. Limited availability across the state, with demand ranging from moderate to very good. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor as of February 15, 2022, Wyoming conditions continue to range from abnormally dry (D0) to severe drought (D3).

Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 315 Western Wyoming Alfalfa Cubes 320 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Nebraska Hay Summary As of February 17, 2022 Compared to last week: Comparable trades of baled hay sold steady to slightly firm. Dehydrated pellets and ground/delivered hay products remained steady. Demand continued to vary across the state from moderate to good. Select farmer/feeders continue to refrain from selling their remaining hay. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary for February 15, 2022, Nebraska and Kansas remain in moderate drought (D1) and abnormal dryness (D0), though worsening conditions take longer to recognize during the winter months.

Central Nebraska Cane Large Round 135 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Good - Delivered Large Round 185 Grass - Good - Delivered Large Round 165

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.56 7.17 6.24 5.28

7.15 7.05 6.28 5.19

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.41 -0.12 +0.04 -0.09

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

MARCH MAY JULY AUGUST

This Week

15.74 15.76 15.71 15.40

15.92 15.96 15.93 15.59

Change +0.18 +0.20 +0.22 +0.19

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

279.81 418.64 243.27 231.56 357.29

284.92 421.85 245.60 235.15 371.04

231.19 385.43 195.25 186.94 312.96

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

This Week

140.48 140.40 224.04 224.08

Prior Week

139.76 139.55 221.79 221.93

Last Year

113.83 113.60 180.10 180.05

Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 9.75/bale Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 180 Alfalfa Pellets Dehydrated 280 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Medium Square 135/bale Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Utility/Fair Large Round 125/bale Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 95 Orchard Grass - Premium Large Round 180/bale Small Square 9.75/bale Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Large Round 150 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Good/Premium Small Square 8/bale Alfalfa - Good Large Square 210 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Source: USDA 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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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 43 • February 19, 2022

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, February 15 Market Report • 1,884 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS OPAL 1 Cow, 1105# ...............................................$82.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1110# ...............................................$80.00 1 Cow, 1460# ...............................................$78.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1490# ...............................................$77.50 LANDER 2 Cow, 1410# ...............................................$77.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1305# ...............................................$76.50 BURLINGTON 1 Cow, 1775# ...............................................$76.50 RIVERTON 3 Cow, 1400# ...............................................$75.50 5 Cow, 1317# ...............................................$74.50 8 Cow, 1276# ...............................................$74.00 5 Cow, 1281# ...............................................$73.50 ARAPAHOE 4 Cow, 1376# ...............................................$72.50 1 Cow, 1225# ...............................................$71.00 1 Cow, 1215# ...............................................$70.50 RIVERTON 3 Cow, 1168# ...............................................$70.00 OPAL 1 Cow, 1255# ...............................................$70.00 RIVERTON 4 Cow, 1230# ...............................................$69.50 CROWHEART 2 Cow, 1522# ...............................................$69.00 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1390# ...............................................$68.00 SHOSHONI 1 Cow, 1675# ...............................................$68.00 FORT WASHAKIE 2 Cow, 1457# ...............................................$67.50 ARAPAHOE 4 Cow, 1185# ...............................................$66.00 BRED COWS FORT WASHAKIE 10 Bred Cow, 1155# (SM).........................$1,575.00 5 Bred Cow, 1316# (SM) ........................$1,575.00 14 Bred Cow, 1292# (SM) ........................$1,550.00 9 Bred Cow, 1330# (SS) .........................$1,300.00 4 Bred Cow, 1137# (SM late calvers) ........................................$1,050.00 31 Bred Cow, 1348# (ST) ............................$950.00 BULLS BIG PINEY 2 Bull, 1827# ..............................................$101.50 CROWHEART 1 Bull, 1820# ..............................................$100.50 BIG PINEY 2 Bull, 1807# ................................................$96.00 THERMOPOLIS 2 Bull, 2047# ................................................$95.00 MOUNTAIN VIEW 1 Bul, 1850#.................................................$93.50 CROWHEART 1 Bull, 1815# ................................................$93.00 BIG PINEY 2 Bull, 1677# ................................................$92.00 THERMOPOLIS 1 Bull, 1895# ................................................$91.00

2 Bull, 1850# ................................................$90.00 1 Bull, 1985# ................................................$89.50 MOUNTAIN VIEW 4 Bull, 1812# ................................................$88.50 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1530# ................................................$88.50 FARSON 1 Bull, 2140# ................................................$87.00 THERMOPOLIS 1 Bull, 1955# ................................................$86.50 1 Bull, 1720# ................................................$86.00 FARSON 1 Bull, 2250# ................................................$85.50 MOUNTAIN VIEW 1 Bull, 1655# ................................................$85.00 STEERS LYMAN 8 Steer, 343# .............................................$251.00 FARSON 4 Steer, 413# .............................................$238.00 LYMAN 5 Steer, 421# .............................................$234.00 ARAPAHOE 11 Steer, 444#..............................................$230.00 THERMOPOLIS 2 Steer, 452# .............................................$224.00 60 Steer, 515# .............................................$216.25 69 Steer, 566# .............................................$202.75 FARSON 26 Steer, 571# .............................................$197.00 11 Steer, 624#..............................................$184.00 50 Steer, 656# .............................................$176.00 7 Steer, 710# .............................................$164.75 POWELL 12 Steer, 861# .............................................$151.25 HEIFERS MCKINNON 9 Heifer, 325# ............................................$212.50 21 Heifer, 390# ............................................$210.00 THERMOPOLIS 17 Heifer, 442# ............................................$195.50 FARSON 9 Heifer, 499# ............................................$190.00 THERMOPOLIS 80 Heifer, 494# ............................................$189.75 JEFFREY CITY 79 Heifer, 571# ............................................$182.50 THERMOPOLIS 7 Heifer, 578# ............................................$178.00 JEFFREY CITY 8 Heifer, 672# ............................................$162.00 RANDOLPH, UT 12 Heifer, 726# ............................................$154.50 POWELL 9 Heifer, 781# ............................................$145.50 HEIFERETTES RIVERTON 4 Heiferette, 941# ......................................$101.50 OPAL 1 Heiferette, 960# ......................................$101.00 RIVERTON 1 Heiferette, 800# ......................................$100.00 LANDER 1 Heiferette, 1120# ......................................$87.00

Early Consignments TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

LUCKY 7 ANGUS BULL SALE START TIME 12:00 PM (NOON)

MR Wilde - 54 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec 2 rounds of shots, hay fed, weaned 3 mo. Hfrs are bangs vacc.

Frank Deede - 8 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Hay fed, long time weaned, 2 rounds of shots & Multi Min.

TUESDAY MARCH 1 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ SO CATTLE BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS SO Cattle Co - 30 Black Angus Yearling Bulls!! Sired by breed leading sires, LD Capitalist, JINDRA Encore, KR Synergy.

100% PAP tested, Low Birth, High Growth, with Strong Maternal Foundation!!! Online videos and catalog available at www.billpelton.com. For Info call Mark (307)349-1218 Burton Ranch - 200 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 525-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen 3 @ Branding & Weaning 11/1 (wormed at wean). Bangs vacc & poured 2/1. 100% Blk Ang sired. High desert, green. Long time weaned. Fancy!

Ron & Jackie Lucas - 160 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 600-700#.

Rec Vista Once Sq, 7 way w/Somnus. Poured with Ivomec.

100% Bangs vacc, comp mineral program. Sired by High indexing Blk Ang bulls (pred Baldridge Bros. & Arrow Crown).

Fancy, Replacement quality, High Desert!

Cotter Key - 100 Pred Blk (small % red & charX) Strs 550650#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & Vision 7 w/Somnus.

Long time weaned, bunk broke, conditioned for grass.

JM Livestock - 80 Blk Ang/AngX Hfrs 425-475#. Rec’d Pyramid 5+ Presponse, 7 way w/Somnus. 90+ days weaned, hay fed & Green!

V Ranch - 45 Blk Ang/SalerX Strs 700#.

30 Blk Ang/SalerX Hfrs 600#. Rec Bovishield Gold One shot, Ultrabac 7 & Inforce 3 @ Branding; Bovishield Gold One shot & Ultrabac 7 Somnubac @ Precon. No implants.

Weaned mid Oct. Knife cut. Angus genetics include 307 Upward, Sitz Onward, Connealy Thunder & VAR Reserve.

Reputation, powerful genetics coming off high desert range.

Big time gainers!

Jay Ranch - 75 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 350-400#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus. Over 60 days weaned.

Hay fed. Green & Fancy!

Dan Bisbee - 27 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Hfrs are bangs vacc. Long time weaned, 2 rounds of shots, hay fed, one brand calves!

Ray & Bryan Parkhurst - 17 Blk Ang Strs 800-900#. Rec’d 2 rounds of shots, bunk broke, long time weaned. All Natural!

TUESDAY MARCH 8 BRED COW SPECIAL W/ HANCOCK ANGUS BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

BULLS Hancock Angus - 50 Yearling Registered Blk Ang Bulls.

PAP, Semen tested, Carcass Ultra sounded & Performance Tested. Average PAP score of 37.6. Selling sons of SAV Renown 3439 & Jorgensen Ideal Encore.

1st Year Breeding Guarantee. For more information visit www.hancocklivestock.com or call 307-2506900. Sale Time 1:00 PM. BRED HEIFERS Hellyer Ranch - 13 Blk Ang Bred Hfrs. Bred to LBW Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. To calve in April/May. Comp vacc program, 2 rounds of Guardian. Nice, one brand, high elevation heifers!!

Ronda Morse - 4 Blk Ang Bred Hfrs. To start calving March 23rd. Bred to LBW Sinclair bulls. Virashield VL5 & poured this fall. Heifers are selected for great dispositions & maternal genetics. Fancy, one brand heifers!

BRED COWS Scott & Bob Martinez - 28 Blk Bred Heifers. Bred to LBW Blk Ang bulls to start calving April 15th.

160 Blk 3-7 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Ronee Hogg & Wagler Blk Ang bulls to start calving April 15th. Big time desert cows! Run out majority of the year with minimal hay and mineral tubs.

Burton Ranch - 220 Blk Ang & AngX 2-8 year old Bred cows. Bred to P/T Livestock Black Angus Bulls to start calving 3/20. Selling due to loss of lease. Great set of high desert cows!! Less than 10% boughten cows that are in older cows. Young Cows and Heifers are one brand, Ranch Raised!!

CALVES Ronda Morse - 6 replacement Hfrs 800#. Bangs vacc.

2 rounds shots, weaned 90+ days. Poured in January.

Nice, quality replacement heifers!!

SATURDAY MARCH 12 DIAMOND PEAK BULL SALE START TIME 1:00 PM

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