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A Look Inside Dick Perue recalls successful ski jump....................................Page A8 Cat Urbigkit shares elk feedground updates............................ Page B1 Beef specialist highlights increasing longevity and fertility in bred heifers.............................. Page B6 CWC instructor discusses need for skilled meat processors in Wyoming...........................Page C2

Quick Bits Timber Sales

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined Sens. John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY), John Thune, Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson (all R-SD) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing concern with the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) plans to reduce the timber sale program for the Black Hills National Forest.

The members urged the USFS to maintain the program, which plays a critical role in keeping the forest healthy and supporting the local economy.

Ag community sees overall positive direction in budget session Cheyenne – The 66th Wyoming Legislature convened on Feb. 14 with the heavy task of setting the state’s budget for the coming year.

Ag groups across the state have combed through draft legislation and are actively

participating in committee meetings while observing sessions of both the House of Representatives and Senate to ensure the agriculture industry has advocates for its best interests.

“For the ag community,

there’s always an array of bills we watch,” comments Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Executive Vice President Jim Magagna, adding, “but we try to stay away from heavy issues in the budget session.”

During a budget session, bills require a two-thirds majority vote for introduction, which means only items of immediate importance are considered.

Magagna noted WSGA Please see SESSION on page A7

Bright, strong and positive outlook U.S. Secretary of Agriculture shares viewpoints on ag industry

Washington, D.C. – In the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 98th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack provided the keynote address. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh shared, this event has provided producers information on agricultural exports, commodity price predictions and more since 1923.

The forum, held virtually Feb. 24-25, addresses topics such as: food price and farm income outlooks; U.S. trade and the global marketplace; supply chain resilience; climate mitigation and adaptation; frontiers in ag production and technology; and equity and inclusion.

“With the ongoing, but waning pandemic, linger-

ing supply chain issues, high input costs, sporadic avian influenza, threat of African swine fever and the tragic and unsetting Ukrainian situation, one could assume the ag outlook could be sour and uncertain,” Vilsack shared. “But, that’s not my position, and I don’t think it should be yours either.”

“I believe American agriculture is resilient, and I believe America’s farmers, ranchers and producers are committed to a sustainable future,” he continued, “and for this reason, I believe the outlook for agriculture is bright, strong and positive.”

Vilsack shared, his mother would always say, “Eliminate the negative and extenuate the positive,” Please see OUTLOOK on page A10

Avocado Export

The export suspension of avocados from Mexico was lifted. The suspension of inspections threatened Mexico’s $3 billion annual export of avocados and potentially raised the prices of avocados for U.S. consumers. The decision came after Mexico and the U.S. agreed to enact safety measures for agricultural inspectors who make sure products don’t carry disease or pests potentially harming U.S. orchards.

Working Group The Bates Hole/Shirley Basin Sage Grouse Working Group will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 28 to discuss allocation of funding for projects. The group, which develops and initiates conservation plans to benefit sage grouse and other species, will meet at the Casper Region Game and Fish Office. Contact Working Group Chair Willow Bish at willow.bish@wyo.gov for the link to join the meeting virtually.

U.S. Drought

For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) showed 57.51% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 57.06% a week earlier. Drought now affects 94,456,462 people, compared with 91,755,889 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the USDM showed 48.19% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 47.81% a week earlier. Drought now affects 95,769,648 people, compared with 93,069,076 a week earlier.

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Market outlook Webinar highlights issues dominating ag outlook In a Farm Country webinar, “Issues Dominating Ag Commodity Price Outlook,” several industry experts discussed how supply chain issues will influence 2022 crop supplies, impacts of inflation on buyers’ purchasing decisions and how commodity markets will respond to a changing market structure and volatile weather.

During the webinar, AgResource Company Founder Dan Basse, University of Missouri-Columbia Sr. Research Associate Ben Brown, ADM Investor Services Inc. Vice President Steve Freed and Pro Farmer Editor Brian Grete discussed several agricultural outlooks.

Agriculture outlook “We are about as bullish as we can be of agriculturalists,” shared Basse. “It’s very rare the industry has two demand drivers in the same crop year, and that’s China buying a lot of corn, then of course, South America weather combined with renewable diesel.”

“On the price side as far as outputs, there is room for producers to be optimistic,” added Brown. “Certainly, weather continues to play a part both domestically and abroad. Geopolitical tensions, the Chinese Please see MARKET on page A11

Plant analysis benefits producers Ward Laboratories, Inc. hosted a webinar on Feb. 21 featuring Dr. Ray Ward and Dr. Nick Ward discussing plant analysis and its benefit to producers.

“Plant analysis is simply taking a plant part or a whole plant and digesting it to analyze mineral content and using the information as a decision tool to diagnose a problem,” Nick says.

Producers utilizing plant analysis are able to measure nutrients within the soil and plants.

“Plant analysis can be used to monitor plants to see if the plants are using the nutrients being applied in fertilizer and diagnose problems in the field,” Ray adds. “If abnormal growth or discoloring of plants is seen in the field, plant analysis can determine if there’s a deficiency or toxicity.”

Sap analysis versus tissue analysis Sap analysis and tissue analysis are two types of sampling systems currently being used to identify nutrient levels within plants.

Nick mentions the biggest difference between sap testing and tissue testing is tissue testing produces total mineral content, while sap testing produces a soluble, extractable type of nutrient.

“Sap analysis is when something is used to squeeze or press the plant to analyze the liquid coming out of the plant,” says Nick. “Tissue analysis is where we take the plant, dry it down and digest it so we get the total mineral content.”

He says tissue testing results are easier to interpret than Please see PLANTS on page A12

Foley builds successful business

Kaycee – Jayson Foley began shearing sheep at age 16 and never looked back.

His experience as a shearer helped him gain the skills and knowledge needed to start a sheep operation of his own.

Jayson and his wife Kelsey raise sheep and goats, while also operating their own

shearing business where they shear goats, sheep and alpacas for customers around the U.S. “This will be the first year we are strictly doing our own business and running our own livestock operation,” he adds.

Becoming a shearer Jayson’s family taught him how to shear sheep on their operation, Foley Sheep Shearing.

“To become a good shearer, you kind of have to do it day in and day out,” says Jayson. “It’s not something you’re going to learn overnight. It was three years of

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Fix the Post Office Many have noticed the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has really gone downhill for a number of years. The blame for this reduction in service is on past misguided legislation and unions, which have forced USPS to go into a huge amount From the of debt and to cut services.

Publisher In 2006, Congress passed the Dennis Sun Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which was heavily supported by the postal workers’ unions. The bad part was it required USPS to prefund its future retiree health benefits by establishing the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. The annual fund of $5 billion took up all profits and more. USPS never got out of debt with this legislation. Currently, USPS is in debt over $55 billion and has lost more than half of First-Class mail volume since 2006.

This act also lessened the role of the public in the closure of non-retail postal facilities, the USPS’s authority to provide non-postal products and services and the viability of the USPS’s business model. In a sense, the fox was running the hen house.

When this act was passed, there was a lot of faith in the postal system, as we could depend on it. And those who were employed by USPS were fixed for life.

Rural areas of America depend on their post offices, and to have a local office ripped away from a community without input just took the heart out of these communities.

Currently, USPS is on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) “at-risk list” because of its debt and inability to provide a cash flow. Congress has been bailing them out along the way.

What hurt newspapers and other publishers was when USPS, between 2012 and 2015, shuttered more than half of its mail processing facilities, mostly in smaller towns and cities. This is why in the Roundup’s region, your paper has to go either through Denver, Salt Lake, Rapid City or Billings. And for every post office it goes through, it can take up to 72 hours at each stop. All of these changes have led to numerous disruptions in mail service.

Last year, the U.S. House Committee on Oversite and Reform Chair and Ranking Member introduced the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021. This bill contains the essential elements of integrating USPS retirees into the Medicare system and restructuring the obligations imposed by the 2006 law.

A significant improvement is, for the first time ever, the bill would make permanent the six-day delivery requirement which has come up every year for review. It also requires USPS to provide delivery for mail and packages via an integrated network, helping ensure USPS pursues efficiencies of scope and scale. It’s just what we’re looking for.

This bill, House Resolution 3076, has passed through the U.S. House on a non-partisan vote and I understand, on the Senate side, Senate File 1720, will soon be coming up for discussion and a vote. We need to contact our Senators and voice our approval of these bills and our wishes for the bill to pass the Senate. It will be a non-partisan vote and hopefully politics will stand back for the bill to pass.

While some want the government to get out of the post office business, we need this bill to allow USPS to deliver mail in a timely manner until further discussion takes place.

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GUEST OPINIONS

It's an EPA "Miracle" – Turning Your Dry Land into a Wetland

By Karen Budd-Falen

Remember the story from the Bible where Jesus turned the water into wine? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can also perform miracles – turning dry land into a wetland under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

In fact, according to the EPA, a “wetland” can be private property with no surface water, but has water beneath the surface flowing under a paved street into a small manmade ditch which goes past other homes and eventually flows into a lake, which is considered a navigable water.

Because the EPA has defined this dry land as a “wetland,” placing dirt on the property is regulated by the agency. The case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the federal government can determine if dry land is a wetland or a “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the CWA. In April 2007, the Sackett family broke ground to build a home on a lot they purchased in a residential subdi-

vision. The lot is bordered by a county-paved road on one side and residential houses on the other three sides. After the houses, there is a lake.

Shortly after they began construction, the EPA sent investigators to inspect the job site for CWA compliance.

Without doing any technical measurements required under law, the EPA announced the Sacketts were violating the CWA by putting additional dirt on their land without a federal permit.

The EPA then sent the Sacketts an order stating their lot was a “federally regulated wetland” and commanded them to restore the lot to its natural condition and fence it for three years or face tens of thousands of dollars in daily fines. The EPA order was based on the property being adjacent to a small ditch across the street, which eventually drained into a navigable lake.

The U.S. Supreme Court has now taken this case. The landowners are arguing the court should clarify its deci-

sion in a prior CWA case from 2006.

In this case, four Supreme Court justices held the CWA only grants federal authority over a WOTUS if the wetland exhibits a relatively permanent water flow, there is a continuous surface water connection between the wetland and a relatively permanent waterbody and it is difficult to determine where the wetland begins and the permanent navigable water ends – called the “connected waters” test.

In contrast, four justices argued the definition of a WOTUS should be determined by the federal government as the CWA “experts.”

The “tie” was broken by Justice Kennedy, who said he would define a WOTUS to include a wetland if it bears a “substantial nexus” to a navigable water.

Based on the Supreme Court split, every president has issued a markedly different rule defining a “WOTUS.” Obama expanded the authority of the EPA over private property justified by

the “substantial nexus” test.

Trump repealed Obama’s rule and developed his own definition based on the “connected waters” test. Now, Biden is writing his own rule – likely favoring greater authority for the federal government to govern the use of private property.

The ruling soon to be issued by the U.S. Supreme Court will hopefully give landowners an answer as to what lands should be federally regulated under the CWA. This firm will be supporting the private landowners in this case because, while I believe Jesus did and can perform miracles, under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government should not have the same power.

Karen Budd-Falen is an attorney and founder of BuddFalen Law Offices, LLC. Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC, has attorneys licensed to practice law in Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Meetings set for public input

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding public meetings and has opened a comment period to gather public input on: Chapter Two, General Hunting regulations; Chapter Five, Antelope Hunting Seasons; Chapter Six, Deer Hunting Seasons; Chapter Seven, Elk Hunting Seasons; Chapter Eight, Moose Hunting Seasons; Chapter Nine, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunting Seasons; Chapter 11, Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons; Chapter 14, Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Light Goose Conservation Order; Chapter 15, Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Season; and Chapter 20, Fall and Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons.

Written comments shall be accepted through April, by 5 p.m. online, at public meetings or by mailing: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Regulations, 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604.

Copies of the proposed regulations are available on the department website in accordance with Chapter One Regulation Governing Access to Public Records.

Written comments shall be presented to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission prior to the public hearing at their April 2022 meeting in Lander.

For more information or to view meeting times and dates, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Game-and-Fish-Commission-public-meetings-2022-seas.

Angus scholarships available

Angus Foundation scholarship applications are due May 1. Scholarship applications are now available for college students involved with the Angus breed. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $277,000 in scholarships in 2021 alone.

The Angus Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate, graduate and trade school students each year to help youth involved in the breed achieve their educational goals and offset the rising costs of tuition at higher education institutions.

“A hallmark of the Angus Foundation is the encouragement our donors provide youth, from both Angus seedstock and commercial operations using registered Angus, in their studies,” said Thomas Marten, Angus Foundation executive director. “By assisting these young people pursuing rewarding careers, our donors show their passion for the next generation.”

“Angus Foundation scholarships have given me the opportunity to save for graduate school,” said Kristina Scheurman, National Junior Angus Association member and past scholarship recipient. “The support from the ‘Business Breed’ has always been present within my life, and I’m so thankful to experience this support beyond the show ring.”

For more information about the Angus Foundation or scholarships, visit angusfoundation.org.

BLM to treat cheatgrass

WSGA to host event The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) and the Young Producers Assembly (YPA) are hosting an educational event titled “Profitable Ranching with Burke Teichert” on March 10 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza in Sheridan.

Burke Teichert was born and raised on a family ranch in western Wyoming and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in ag business from Brigham Young University and Master’s of Science in ag economics from University of Wyoming. His work history includes serving as a university faculty member, cattle reproduction specialist and manager of seven cattle ranchers for Deseret Land and Cattle.

In retirement, Teichert is a consultant and speaker, passing on his expertise in organizing ranches to be very cost-effective and efficient, with minimal labor requirements. His column on strategic planning for the ranch appeared monthly in BEEF magazine.

The goal of this educational session is to provide the tools necessary for both experienced and younger generations in the agriculture industry to positively impact change for the better – be it on their own operation, in local or regional issues or on a national level of policy.

Registration for this event is $50. This fee includes lunch. This event is open to the public and WSGA/YPA highly encourage any ranchers or students in this area to attend. Register for this event at wysga.org or call 307638-3942.

NILE announces scholarships The deadline is quickly approaching for those interested in applying for the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Scholarship. In the midst of daily agricultural tasks is the daunting task of lining up scholarship opportunities for high school seniors and current college students.

Now is the time to take advantage of the decreased daylight hours and complete scholarship applications.

Amid the craziness of the last few years and the cancelation of the scholarship fundraiser for two years, the NILE Foundation plans to push forward with the scholarship program, awarding over $25,000 to deserving agriculture students. The criteria are applicants must have been actively involved in their communities, leaders in their respective programs, excelled in the classroom and participated in NILE events.

Applications must be submitted to the NILE Office on March 1 by 4 p.m. – postmarked March 1 will not be accepted.

Applications incomplete or late will not be considered. Scholarships will be awarded and announced in April 2022.

For more information, visit thenile.org/p/events/youthevents/scholarships.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lander Field Office is seeking input as it begins to analyze potential aerial cheatgrass treatments on public land in Sinks Canyon.

In cooperation with Fremont County Weed and Pest, Sinks Canyon State Park and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the BLM proposes to aerially spray the herbicide imazapic on approximately 211 acres of BLM-managed public land.

The spray program would occur between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30, every other year for about 10 years, beginning in 2022.

Comments should be submitted by March 18 to the project’s ePlanning site at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2017985/510. If you cannot access this system, comments may be submitted by mail to the BLM Lander Field Office, 1335 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520.

All comments, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask your identifying information be withheld from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee they will be able to do so.

For more information about the proposed project, contact BLM Natural Resources Specialist Emma Freeland at 307332-8400 or efreeland@blm.gov.

JIO plans end of funding The Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO), created by the Jonah Infill Drilling Project Record of Decision and signed March 2006, provides overall management of monitoring and mitigation activities. The JIO managed a $24.6 million monitoring and mitigation fund originally committed by EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. and BP America Production Company.

Since its implementation, the mitigation projects have included vegetative and invasive species treatments to improve habitat for wildlife, fence modification for wildlife migration and sage grouse strikes, fencing for protection of riparian areas, river restoration projects, vegetation inventories, water source wells and guzzlers for sage grouse, pronghorn and other wildlife, air quality monitoring, diesel emission reduction and wood stove replacements.

At the December 2021 JIO board meeting, the board voted to expend much of the remainder of the mitigation funding to two major project categories. The allocated funding will provide a large input to wildlife-friendly fence conversions as well as water projects. As these projects are addressing wildlife migration and general water availability efforts, they are a fitting end to the mitigation efforts the JIO has conducted over more than a decade.

Administration of the final funded projects and related processes will be conducted during an administrative phase. Any remaining funding at the end of the administrative phase of the JIO sunsetting will be redirected to the same mitigation projects.

For more information, contact Erica Husse at 307352-0227 or ehusse@blm.gov or Doug Linn at 307-3675302 or dlinn@blm.gov.

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• Alvie & Billie Manning 142 Weaned Heifer Calves. Color: 60% Blk, 40% Bwf. Base Wt: 685 lbs. Slide: .14 cents. Located: Lusk, WY. Delivery: 3/2/22 to 3/7/22. Feed: Growing Ration: 20% ground hay, 12.5% cracked corn, 7.5% distillers, 60% silage = 24 lbs/hd/day. Branding Shots: Vista Once & Vision 7. Precond Shots: Vista Once. Weaning Shots: Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen, Pyramid 5 + Presponse, Multimin & Ivomec. Weigh: Early morning gather from pen, load on buyer’s pre-weighed truck weigh w/a 3%. Comments: Fancy home raised heifers, pre-sorted strong F1 Baldie program. Test weighed. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770 • Alvie & Billie Manning83 Weaned Heifer Calves. Color: Hereford. Base Wt: 590 lbs. Slide: .18 cents. Located: Lusk, WY. Delivery: 3/2/22 to 3/7/22. Branding Shots: Vista Once & Vision 7. Precond Shots: Vista Once. Weaning Shots: Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen, Pyramid 5 + Presponse, Multimin & Ivomec. Weigh: Early morning gather from pen, load on buyer’s pre-weighed truck weigh w/a 3%. Comments: Fancy home raised heifers from horned Registered Milligan Bulls. Pre-sorted February 20th. Test Weighed. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770 • Greg Gardner Livestock 100 Weaned Steer Calves. Color: Black. Base Wt: 580 lbs. Slide: .16 cents. Located: Lusk, WY. Delivery: 3/2/22 to 3/7/22. Feed: Grower Ration: 20% ground hay, 12.5% cracked corn, 7.5% distillers, 60% silage = 24 lbs/hd/day. Branding Shots: Vision 7, Triangle 4 PHK. Weaning Shots in September: Vista Once w/ Pasturella, Vision 7 w/ Somnus and Ivermec. Booster in October: Vista 5 and Multimin. Weigh: Early morning gather from pen, sort for load on buyer’s pre-weighed truck w/a 3%. Comments: Fancy home raised steers. Wintered to go to grass. Weaned a long time. Sort from 130 head. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770

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NEWS BRIEFS Power plant deal brokered

Gov. Mark Gordon announced Feb. 17 an agreement has been reached with PacifiCorp and the state of Wyoming to keep Unit Two of the Jim Bridger power plant operational beyond April 30.

The agreement outlines Wyoming will agree to PacifiCorp’s planned conversion of Jim Bridger Units One and Two to gas. This conversion may take up to two years, and it was important to Wyoming both units continued to operate until this conversion.

Currently, Unit Two is operating under a suspension order issued by Gordon on Dec. 31, 2021, allowing continued operation through April 30. The Feb. 17 agreement is the product of many hours of negotiations, technical reviews and compromise.

PacifiCorp has agreed to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) for carbon capture facilities to be added to Jim Bridger Units Three and/or Four. While not a part of this agreement, PacifiCorp has also agreed to issue a similar RFP for Unit Four of the Dave Johnston Power Plant, near Douglas.

The agreement was memorialized in a consent decree between Wyoming and PacifiCorp and was approved by the District Court earlier this week. This consent decree ensures PacifiCorp’s compliance with the Regional Haze requirements, and the parties will work to amend the company’s permits and the state’s implementation plan to reflect the conversion to natural gas. Gordon said he is confident this agreement represents a sound path forward, and he remains hopeful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will agree.

“I am cautiously optimistic this arrangement will actually stick, unlike the earlier agreement in which EPA reversed course,” Gov. Gordon said. “There are still procedural steps to take, and the public will have opportunities to comment in the future.”

“I thank Gary Hoogeveen, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Power and his staff for hunkering down and hammering out an agreement meeting the Regional Haze requirements and opening the door to having a carbon capture unit on a coal fired plant,” he continued. “This is a win-win for Wyoming workers, the environment and the technological advancement for carbon capture.”

Gordon continued, “I also thank EPA Administrator Michael Regan for engaging in constructive dialogue on this important issue during our meeting last month. Finally, I recognize the tireless efforts of our office of the Attorney General and the Department of Environmental Quality to keep looking for a solution.”

Brucellosis detected On Feb. 22, the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) announced an animal from a Gallatin County, Mont. ranch within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) was confirmed infected with brucellosis.

The infected animal had a negative test in 2021, but tested as a ‘reactor’ during a voluntary herd test in January. Pathologists at the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory collected tissues from the animal post-mortem and sent the samples to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa where infection was confirmed by culture. The DOL quarantined the herd when the reactor was discovered and initiated an epidemiological investigation.

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease which can infect humans, cattle, bison and elk and can result in abortion or the birth of weak calves. The disease is primarily transmitted through contact with infected birth tissues and fluids.

Past cases of brucellosis in livestock were a result of transmission from infected wild elk as determined by epidemiological investigation which involves testing of adjacent or contact herds and genetic fingerprinting (genotyping) of the cultured bacteria. The source of infection in the Gallatin County herd has yet to be determined.

This is the 12th brucellosis-affected herd found since the creation of the DSA in 2010. The DOL previously reported an affected herd in Madison County, Mont. in January 2022.

Martin takes new RAAA position Katie Martin began a new role at the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) as the assistant director of field services. This position will coordinate marketing team travel to bull sales, trade shows and Feeder Calf Certification Program feeder calf sales and work with stakeholders to positively represent Red Angus across the nation.

This new role was born out of the 2021-26 Red Angus Strategic Plan, which strives to build pull-through demand for Red Angus-influenced genetics and the planned expansion of the marketing team to help achieve those objectives.

Martin has been with RAAA for more than five years, first serving as a commercial marketing specialist and then later as a commercial marketing coordinator.

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FOLEY continued from page A1 pushing myself every day.”

He refers to shearing as a physically demanding job.

“It can be hard on the body. Sheep are getting a lot bigger than they used to be, so it takes a toll at some point,” he notes.

Not only is shearing physically demanding, the job requires time commitment as well.

“When you commit to a contractor, you sacrifice time at home,” says Jayson. “You’re tied to the business seven days a week, and you may have to sacrifice missing events at home, especially when traveling overseas.”

Although shearing can be a challenging occupation, he finds the rewards overcome the sacrifices.

“It’s rewarding reaching goals I set for myself and achieving accomplishments in the production world,” Jayson says.

Opportunities overseas Jayson began traveling to New Zealand after graduating college, where he worked to fine-tune his shearing skills.

“I found good connections all over while traveling,” he says.

Jayson was able to gain knowledge from farming operations and observe different marketing techniques in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

“Everywhere I traveled, I spoke with farmers and learned about the different farming systems Americans don’t use,” he says. “This was pretty neat to see, and I was able to take these ideas

with me and bring them back home.”

Jayson has always wanted to start a sheep operation of his own, and starting the sheep operation has been one of his biggest achievements.

“I didn’t think I’d be able to have the opportunity to raise my own sheep and goats,” he says. “My wife and I are pretty excited about starting this operation up.”

Jayson mainly stays within the U.S. now, shearing in states ranging from Washington to Idaho, Colorado and Wyoming.

“I mainly traveled overseas for eight years to put myself in the position to be able to buy a farm and run an operation,” he shares.

“We have more of a production type of livelihood now, rather than shearing.”

Typical workday Jayson mentions the typical shearing workday varies a bit depending on if he’s working for a contractor or organizing the jobs himself.

“When I’m working for a bigger contractor, I am told every night where we are going the next day,” he says. “We typically show up at 7:30 a.m. and shear for an eight-hour day, depending on the number of sheep.”

When organizing the jobs himself, he will typically locate five jobs in one geographical area so he can efficiently serve his customers.

“Every job can be different, some may have five head of sheep and some

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“It gets to be tough keeping up with expenses but keep moving forward and looking at every opportunity to set yourself apart from competitors.” – Jayson Foley may have 20,” Jayson says.

He mentions his customers have various needs for shearing, including spinning and 4-H lambs.

No matter what the job looks like, Jayson and his crew hold themselves to high standards and ensure high-quality shearing for their customers.

“We try to shear as many animals as we can and be as efficient as possible, while still ensuring the sheep look good,” he says.

New shearers Jayson often times helps train new shearers looking for work and is pleased to see there are more opportunities for young shearers in the U.S. “In the fall, we usually have five people shearing – I’ve trained some and found others through network-

ing,” he adds. “At some point, I wouldn’t mind doing some sort of school to see if people would be interested in learning how to shear.”

Jayson encourages young shearers and livestock operators to work hard and persevere through any challenges, assuring there will be plenty tough times along the way.

“It’s definitely not an easy industry to get going in,” Jayson says. “It gets to be tough keeping up with expenses but keep moving forward and looking at every opportunity to set yourself apart from competitors.”

Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Gov. Gordon declares Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week Feb. 28 - March 5 The importance of reading and agriculture are highlighted when we celebrate “Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week” Feb. 28-March 5. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has issued an official proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 28 as “Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week.” While we recognize the value of reading and agriculture during this designated week, it goes without saying each of these are vital every day of the year.

Educating Wyoming elementary school chil-

dren about agriculture and the role Wyoming farmers and ranchers play in keeping Wyoming strong is critical. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Committee started the “Ag Books for Kids” project in 2005 with a goal of building the collection of accurate agriculture reading materials in the state’s elementary schools.

The grassroots strength of the Farm Bureau Federation enables the “Ag Books for Kids” project to reach across the great state

of Wyoming. Each year, the county Farm Bureau Federations purchase nearly 800 books to donate to Wyoming elementary schools.

Farmer and rancher volunteer members many times conduct classroom book readings and activities to help students meet an actual farmer or rancher and learn directly from them about the food they grow.

The proclamation reads in part, “Wyoming is rich in agricultural history, and farming and ranching is an important part of Wyoming’s economy, contribut-

ing nearly $2 billion annually; and many aspects of our daily lives, including the food we eat, clothes we wear and medicine we depend on, are made possible because of agriculture; and literacy is a top priority for school children and nonfiction books are an important tool in teaching children about the world around them.”

“Declaring a week to Wyoming agricultural literacy truly helps us as farmers and ranchers to spread the importance of children learning and reading

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about accurate agricultural books,” said Raenell Taylor, Crook County rancher and WyFB YF&R Promotions Sub-Committee chair.

“After all, these children are the future of agriculture.

Our goal is to provide them with accurate reading materials and information at a young age.”

Wyoming students and teachers are encouraged to visit their school’s elementary library to check out the 2022 book, “My Family’s Soybean Farm” by Katie Olthoff.

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can be found under the education tab at wyfb.org.

Three contests are offered for Wyoming students to encourage use of the book and provide application opportunities for what is learned.

The 2022 contests are: coloring contest for kindergarten and first graders; poster contest for second and third graders; and a marketing ad contest for fourth and fifth graders.

Contest deadline is April 1, and rules and details are available at the WyFB website.

States will compete for $8B in federal infrastructure funds On Feb. 24, the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate and develop a regional clean hydrogen hub. Together, the states will work to compete for a portion of the $8 billion allocated in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act towards four or more regional hydrogen hubs.

“Hydrogen has tremendous potential for energizing the next generation and Wyoming is particularly well-situated to develop, export and utilize hydrogen,” said Gov. Mark Gordon.

“Several businesses have already targeted Wyoming as a potential hydrogen production center and our university, state agencies and legislature are leading the development of hydrogen policy and technology both locally and nationally. This coalition represents a shared vision for the future of hydrogen in the mountain west region, expands the resources beyond what each state has individually and reaffirms Wyoming’s commitment to supply hydrogen to consumers throughout the western states.”

“Colorado is delighted to be part of this coalition to advance green hydrogen for Colorado and clean hydrogen among western states. The state of Colorado has adopted ambitious goals to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and 90 percent by 2050, while supporting a just transition for affected workers and communities, and the use of low carbon hydrogen, especially hydrogen produced using renewable electricity for electrolysis, will help the state achieve these goals particularly in industry and heavy transportation,” said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. “Colorado’s leadership in decarbonizing the electric sector using abundant wind and solar resources, existing gas supply chain and

strong intellectual capital including universities and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory position Colorado to build the technology and workforce needed to scale hydrogen in the region and around the world.”

“New Mexico is a proud part of this powerful collaboration with the leadership of other western governors during this pivotal time of expanding clean energy,” said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “New Mexico brings incredible value to this partnership, which not only progresses our shared goals around climate change, but creates jobs, fosters innovation and lifts up millions of Americans.

New Mexico’s commitment to growing renewable energy and meeting its ambitious climate goals lays the foundation for a thriving clean hydrogen economy.

Make no mistake, New Mexico and our partner states will succeed in developing the nation’s most productive clean hydrogen hub.”

“Utah’s unique geography and innovative spirit position us as the best place in the nation for energy development projects, including clean hydrogen,” said Utah’s Gov. Spencer J. Cox. “In Utah, we keep energy prices low to keep quality of life high. Our natural resources and existing infrastructure, along with our talented workforce, enable us to maintain this commitment to our citizens. With Utah’s resources and expertise in the development of a clean hydrogen hub, the possibility of affordable, reliable and clean hydrogen is not just a possibility, it’s inevitable.”

The signatory states will work together in developing a Western Inter-State Hydrogen Hub with supporting facilities in each state in response to the request for proposal the U.S. Department of Energy is expected to release in May 2022.

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SESSION continued from page A1 is tracking approximately 40 bills for the 2022 Session.

Budget bill While the budget bills, House Bill One and Senate File One – weren’t introduced until Feb. 21, the Joint Appropriations Committee worked intently to craft a balanced bill, along with the governor’s recommendations, which is the focus of this session.

Among notable increases, Magagna noted Gov. Gordon sought salary increases for state employees across the board, which is included in the bill.

“In the WDA, there is $5.8 million for predator management, some of which is carryover money. There is also $1 million for Weed and Pest,” Magagna commented.

Additionally, he highlighted Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom was funded $300,000, and $10,000 was provided for the Centennial Farm and Ranch Program. An additional $75 million was also budgeted to add to the corpus of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust.

“The original goal was for the trust to be funded at $200 million, and this year, Gov. Gordon opted to add $75 million, which is a good gain,” Magagna commented.

He also noted funding has been provided for the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, including $8.6 million for capital construction, targeted primarily at enhancing infrastructure at research centers and Extension offices, and $2.5 million in permanent funding going to the UW Foundation.

“This permanent funding has to be matched,” he explained. “Earnings off of the money will fund two new endowed professorships within the College of Ag.” ARPA Funds In addition to the general budget bill, there is also an appropriations bill related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides funding in several arenas.

“There isn’t a lot in the ARPA funds bill directly related to the ag industry,” Magagna commented, but he noted funding has been recommended to go to the Wyoming Business Council which is intended for use in the ag industry. “But, it’s not earmarked.”

House Bill Six tags ARPA funds for water and wastewater projects, which could potentially be tied to agriculture, remarked Cathy Rosenthal, interim executive director for the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts. The bill passed third reading in the House as of Feb. 24.

Other funds are tagged for matching grants to be used to continue to build out the rural broadband infrastructure in the state, which is highly supported by the ag community.

Interim bills Over the interim period in 2021, the legislature’s ag committee also worked closely with Wyomingites to craft a number of bills important to the industry, some of which were introduced during the session.

“We worked on several bills during the interim,” Magagna explained. “There is one bill on water permits for livestock on federal land, which puts into statute something the state has been doing for many years.”

He continued, “When there is an application for a water project on federal lands, both the agency and the grazing lessee are included on the permit application.”

The bill is similar to a bill introduced during the 2021 General Session.

State lands bills WSGA worked closely with the Office of State Lands to craft deals with amendments to the process for leasing vacant lands.

“Last year, a similar bill passed the Senate, then was amended in the House and passed. The bill was vetoed by the governor, and this year, a better bill was released,” Magagna noted. “In committee on Feb. 15, the Office of State Lands presented their perspective, and WSGA presented another perspective, so we were directed to work together to submit proposed amendments.”

Overall, Magagna noted both groups worked together to provide clarity in the statute on the requirements versus preferences for leasing state land.

“It is a requirement there has to be a necessary use and lessees agree to pay a minimum rental fee. The only preference to lease state land goes to people who own or lease adjacent land,” he explained. “There is clarity in the bidding process to lease vacant state lands.”

“There is also a bill directing the State Lands Office to seek reimbursement from the federal government for forage being consumed on state lands by wild horses.

We strongly support this bill,” he noted.

Trespass bills Because of the importance of private lands in the state, there are also several bills related to trespass appearing this year.

“Rep. Flitner introduced House Bill 19 which says, if you paint a rock or fence post a certain color – in this case fluorescent pink or orange – this is a message to anyone the land is private and to not trespass beyond this point,” Magagna explained. “Years ago, other states were passing similar bills, and we’re going to strongly support it.”

An additional bill, House Bill 109, will allow the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to issue citations for trespass under their rules to anyone who crosses private land to hunt, fish or collect horns. The bill does not specify the activity has to be con-

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ducted on private land.

“House Bill 109 has nothing to do with corner crossings,” Magagna added, “though it has been misinterpreted by some to say it does.”

Quick session Magagna also commented, however, budget sessions are always very fast-paced, with bills not related to the budget dropping quickly.

“There are a whole bunch of bills, but votes for introduction had to be completed by Feb. 21. They also need a two-thirds vote for introduction, so anything not hitting those thresholds has died until next year,” he said.

Look for updates from the Wyoming Farm Bureau, Rocky Mountain Farmers’ Union, Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts and more in the upcoming weeks.

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.

Legislative schedule Cheyenne – The 2022 Budget Session of the 66 th Wyoming Legislature kicked off its 20-day session on Feb. 14, following Gov. Mark Gordon’s State of the State address. The session will conclude no later than March 11 at midnight.

Other important dates for the session are as follows: • Feb. 28: Last Day for Second Reading in house of origin • March 1: Cross-over (Last day for Third Reading on bills in house of origin) • March 4: Budget Bill Joint Conference Committee deadline and Interim topic request deadline • March 7: Last day for bills to be reported out of Committee in second house and Budget Bill – Adoption of JCC report deadline • March 8: Last day for Committee of the Whole on bills in the second house.

• March 9: Last day for Second Reading on bills in the second house.

• March 10: Last day for Third Reading on bills in the second house.

• March 11: Joint Conference Committee reports due and adjourns by midnight

Other bills to note WSGA’s Executive Vice President Jim Magagna noted Senate File 10, predator control, also came out of the Ag Committee and codifies the authority of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) to coordinate predator control with U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and county predator boards, which is an important and long-standing partnership for Wyoming.

“Another bill which came out on Feb. 14 authorizes the Wyoming Business Council to issue bonds for ag processing projects, such as meat processing plants or plants to enhance the value of grains,” he said. “This is similar to funds available to build pipelines and other projects, but we’ve never seen a program targeted to agriculture like this.”

Senate File Eight reorganizes Weed and Pest control on state trust lands, consolidating all Weed and Pest work in the state, on both state and private lands in the WDA.

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

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EVENTS

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 Regional 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 307754-8836.

Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the Young Producers Assembly Profitable Ranching with Burke Teichert, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ramada Plaza, Sheridan. For more information and to register, visit wysga.org.

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 307754-8836.

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Public Meeting, 4 p.m., Jackson Game and Fish Regional Office, Jackson. For more information, visit wgfd. wyo.gov/News/Game-and-Fish-Commission-public-meetings-2022-seas.

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Jeffrey Memorial Community Center, Rawlins. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo. gov/News/Game-and-Fish-Commission-public-meetings-2022-seas.

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Fremont County Library, Riverton. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/News/ Game-and-Fish-Commission-public-meetings-2022-seas.

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Public Meeting, 4 p.m., Afton Civic Center, Afton. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Game-andFish-Commission-public-meetings-2022-seas.

SALES Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 March 1 March 1 March 1 March 1 March 2

Reyes/Russell 31st Annual Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-322-1530, 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., 406-235-4281, 541-965-0088, oxbowranchangus.com

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Feb. 24 - 313 Head

Cows and Bulls Steady BULLS Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 2090# .......................$10900 1 Blk Bull, 2070# .......................$10300 1 Blk Bull, 1990# .........................$9100 Rush, Curtis - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1855# .......................$10700 1 Blk Bull, 1640# .......................$10500 Carter Livestock Inc. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1825# .........................$9250 McCarty Ranching - Cody 1 Blk Bull, 1790# .........................$8650 1 Blk Bull, 1900# .........................$8600 BRED COWS Murraymere Farms - Powell 11 Blk Bred Cows, 3-4 YO ...$1575/Hd. 12 Blk Bred Cows, 5-6 YO ...$1375/Hd. Rush, Curtis - Thermopolus 22 Blk Bred Cows, SM ......$1250/Hd. 28 Blk Bred Cows, SM ......$1000/Hd.

March 3

Scolari, Shawn - Thermopolis Williams, Galen - Lakin 1 CharX Cow, 1110#...................$7500 8 Blk Bred Cows, SM ........ $1175/Hd. Mercer, Asa - Hyattville COWS 1 Blk Cow, 1250#........................$6800 Wiechmann, Douglas - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1465#........................$6200 1 Blk Cow, 1385#........................$8300 TD Farms Inc. - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1680#........................$8000 • Upcoming Sales • 1 Blk Cow, 1815#........................$7850 1 Blk Cow, 1705#........................$7750 March 3 – All Class Cattle 50 1 RWF Cow, 2005# ....................$71 March 10 – All Class Cattle Troy John Corbett Living - Pavillion March 14 – Monday Feeder & 1 Blk Cow, 1125# ........................$7950 50 Weaned Calf Special - Feeder 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1143# ..........$77 1 Blk Cow, 1335#........................$7700 Cattle Only 1 Blk Cow, 1200#........................$7500 March 17 – Weigh-Up Special Hancock, Clarence - Basin w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & 1 Blk Cow, 1560#........................$7850 Goat Rush, Curtis - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1350#........................$7750 March 24 – Bred Cow Special 1 Blk Cow, 1295#........................$7500 March 31 – All Class Cattle 1 Blk Cow, 1010#........................$7450 April 7 – Weigh-Up Special 1 Red Cow, 1470# ......................$7100 April 11 – Monday Feeder & Mascaro, Leland, Jr. - Ten Sleep 00 Weaned Calf Special 1 Blk Cow, 1160# ........................$76

Consignments – Thursday, March 3 • All Class Cattle

Bruce Thurgood – 35 blk bred cows, running age, calving March & April, bred to blk bulls

March 5 March 5 March 5 March 8 March 8 March 9 March 9 March 11 March 11 March 11 March 12 March 12 March 12 March 14 March 14 March 14 March 15

SALES

Dille Red Angus Production Sale, at the ranch, Buhl, Idaho, 208-994-1196, dilleredangus.com Bieber Fever Spring Production Sale, at the ranch, Leola, S.D., 605-4393628, 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 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, Mont., 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., 406683-5277, 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.

Leland Red Angus Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Sidney, Mont., 701-565-2347, 701-565-2361, lelandredangus.com Lockman Genetics Show Pig Sale, at the farm, Dighton, Kan., 970-5902242, 970-397-5168, 970-590-2149 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 Cooper Hereford Ranch 56th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Willow Creek, Mont., 406-539-6885, cooperherefords.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Successful Ski Jump Meet Held With the winter Olympics completed, we are reminded of major winter events held near Ryan Park in the Snowy Range in days past. Following are excerpts from articles in the Saratoga Sun from 1936 to 1940.

With an attendance of approximately 1,200 spectators, and plenty of lively competition in all events, the second annual Wyoming Winter Sports Tournament held Sunday, March 17, 1940, at the Barrett Ridge ski course was declared an entire success.

Although snow fell during most of the day, and the slippery, muddy condition of the highway in spots probably turned many visitors back; those in attending were loud in their praise and declared the meet a thrilling one.

Many contestants were on hand from Laramie, Jackson, Casper, Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Denver, with Laramie taking home the lion’s share of the trophies. Several contestants, including some good jumpers, drove here from the Dubois section, but owing to unavoidable delays, failed to arrive in time to take part in the competition.

Downhill, slalom and jumping events were held, and after the meet, before

a gathering of several hundred people, the trophies were awarded at Ten Mile Inn. Wyoming Gov. Nels H. Smith, who attended the meet with Mrs. Smith, awarded the trophies for the winners of the men’s and women’s combined slalom and downhill events and jump winners, and Dr. Ray A. Corbett, president of the local ski club made the rest of the presentations.

Thor Groswold, Denver manufacturer of the famous Groswold skis, attended and acted as judge in the events, and following the meet presented

Gov. Smith with a pair of his fine metal-edge slalom skis.

The Barrett Ridge jump and Ryan Park Ski Course were built in 1936 by enrollees from the CCC camp in cooperation with local volunteers and forest service personnel.

A 1940 Saratoga Sun article noted, “With two jumps, one 100-foot and one 175-foot; a tricky downhill course a trifle over a mile in length, a slalom course probably second to none in the state, the Barrett Ridge course is ideal for contests. Then too, Saratoga is most strategically located for the meet, being literally at the hub of highways leading from Jackson, Lander, Casper, Laramie and Cheyenne, and the various ‘ski centers’ of northern Colorado.” The Barrett Ridge ski jump was abandoned around 1950 and the Ryan Park Ski Course closed in the early 1970s.

This dramatic picture, taken from atop the Barrett Ridge ski jump by Saratoga Sun editor and publisher R. D. “Bob” Martin, shows a jumper soaring above the crowd at the second annual Wyoming Winter Sports Tournament held at the Ryan Park Ski Course southeast of Ten Mile Inn March 15-17, 1940. Vehicles driven by the 1,200 spectators attending the meet lined the Snowy Range Highway near Ten Mile Inn, shown in the valley to the left of skier. The jumper was identified as Orville Wille of Parco, now Sinclair. He was a member of the Ryan Park Ski Club. Photo by Bob Martin. Courtesy of Historical Reproductions

by Perue from Martin/Perue collection

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 44 • February 26, 2022

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

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

Steers Heifers

May 24, 2019 Sltr Bull Sltr Cows

Stock Cows Pairs

92-106 66-82

72-136

94-119 61-86

$1035-$1125

96-106.50 56.50-75

$1375-$1815

85-101 62.50-76.50

56.50-109

95-111 65-84

$1125-$1750

St. Onge 2-18

85-105 66-95

$1050-$1800

Big Horn Basin 2-24 313

86-109 62-83

$1000-$1575

PAYS 2-23

Over 800

203

Centennial 2-18

190

151-168

150 130-157

138 133.50

131

Crawford 2-18 628 Riverton 2-22 143

175.25

Torrington 2-23 4904

224-232 195-215

Billings

216-217

199-223 176-194

172-207 163-187

155.50-175 158-162.50

159.50

This Week

143.40 146.78 142.15 140.75 145.80

140.53 142.30 138.60 137.68 143.25

FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 25, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Change -2.87 -4.48 -3.55 -3.07 -2.55

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

166.20 171.15 175.73 185.73 187.13

159.10 163.80 169.73 181.73 183.70

MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Change -7.10 -7.35 -6.00 -4.00 -3.43

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev MARCH 7.98 MAY 8.05 JULY 8.00 SEPTEMBER 8.02

This Week 9.26 9.35 9.25 9.14

Change +1.28 +1.30 +1.25 +1.12

CORN FUTURES

No Report

SETT PRICE

Month

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction PAYS Centennial St. Onge

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

Slaughter Bucks

This Week

6.50 6.49 6.45 6.08

6.95 6.90 6.78 6.21

Change +0.45 +0.41 +0.33 +0.13

OATS FUTURES

No Report 92

Week Prev

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

$25-$60

215-280

110-220

No Report

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 6.9500-7.0500 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 8.9300-9.1300 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 18, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly 10.00-30.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 15.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 4,624 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 310 slaughter lambs in Colorado and 335 slaughter lambs in Kansas. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 1,976 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 110-135 lbs 218.00-246.00; 155170 lbs 210.00-230.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 210.00-255.00, few 270.00; 150 lbs 210.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 210.00-224.00; 150-165 lbs 185.00-201.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 145 lbs 210.00; 164 lbs 200.00.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 380.00-403.00; 60-70 lbs 370.00396.00; 70-80 lbs 360.00-387.50; 80-90 lbs 350.00-372.00; 90110 lbs 305.00-352.00, few 360.00-360.00. wooled and shorn 51 lbs 384.00; 61 lbs 375.00; 99 lbs 304.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 73 lbs 297.50; 80-90 lbs 277.50290.00; 90-100 lbs 243.00-260.00. hair no test.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 41 lbs 375.00; 60 lbs 425.00; 70 lbs 360.00; 97 lbs 320.00. hair 90 lbs 200.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 160.00-190.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 180.00-200.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 160.00-195.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 147.50155.00; Cull 1 112.50-116.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 127.50-145.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 130.00-163.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 127.50-145.00; Cull 1 no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 120.00-150.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 145.00-170.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 115.00-160.00; Cull 1 115.00.

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.

Equity Coop: no sales.

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

Ft. Collins. CO: 40-50 lbs 340.00-367.50; 60-70 lbs 347.00-347.50..

South Dakota: 42 lbs 430.00; 60-70 lbs 223.00-305.00; 70-80 lbs 201.00-300.00; 90 lbs 262.50.

Billings: no test.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: young hair ewes 290.00/head; mixed age hair ewes 90105 lbs 214.00-220.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins, CO: no test.

South Dakota: bred young 220.00-410.00/head; bred middle age 225.00-310.00/head; bred aged 210.00-235.00/head.

Billings: no test.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 28,000 compared with 27,000 last week and 33,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Wool Review As of February 18, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was down 2 at 1420 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 48,990 bales were offered with sales of 90.3 percent. The Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0047 at .7214 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 8.86 + .15 6.64-7.53 18 80s 7.22 + .05 5.41-6.13 19 70-80s 5.75 + .02 4.31-4.88 20 64-70s 4.83 - .00 3.62-4.10 21 64s 4.60 + .03 3.45-3.91 22 62s 4.46 - 01 3.34-3.79 23 60-62s 4.25 + .17 3.19-3.61 24 60s ----------------------25 58s 3.02 -----2.27-2.57 26 56-58s 2.57 + .03 1.93-2.19 28 54s 1.52 - .00 1.14-1.29 30 50s 1.31 - .01 0.98-1.11 32 46-48s 0.99 + .02 0.74-0.84 Merino Clippings 3.42 + .00 2.57-2.91 Eastern Market Indicator was down 2 at 1420 cents per kg clean.

Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0047 at .7214 percent of the U.S. dollar.

Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of February 24, 2022 Compared to last week alfalfa hay cubes and sun-cured alfalfa pellets sold steady. Few, large square bales of alfalfa sold steady with two weeks ago. Demand and buyer inquiry remains good. Blustery cold temperatures along with sub zero wind chills the first part of the week as an arctic weather pattern moves through the region. Some areas of the state report snow on the ground. Per NRCS in Wyoming this week average snowpack is at 84% for the state. Same week last year was at 92% and in 2020 was at 116%. With the flip of the calendar to March next Tuesday, some farmers will start thinking about getting their barley planters field ready.

Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 210 Pellets Suncured 315 Western Wyoming Alfalfa Cubes 320 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Nebraska Hay Summary As of February 24, 2022 Compared to last week, good to premium bales of alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Grinding or fair quality grass hay sold steady to 5.00 higher. Dehy high alfalfa pellets sold steady to 5.00 higher, sun-cured alfalfa pellets sold 10.00 higher. Ground and delivered hay in the Platte Valley sold steady to 5.00 lower, ground and delivered cornstalks steady. Ground and delivered alfalfa in the Panhandle sold steady. Demand was good for all classes forage. Quite a lot of hay moving as some ranchers are taking cows off winter range and heading to the calving lots. Cows need for hay will go sharply higher after calving for milk production and other needs. Mostly open winter continues throughout the state. Bitter arctic cold the last few days but a warm up is on the way for March to come in like a lamb.

Central Nebraska Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 200 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good/Premium Large Round 150 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 130 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Fair Large Round 90-95 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Good - Delivered Large Round 185 Grass - Good - Delivered Large Round 165

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.15 7.05 6.28 5.19

6.56 6.53 5.82 5.05

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.59 -0.52 -0.46 -0.14

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

MARCH MAY JULY AUGUST

This Week

15.92 15.96 15.93 15.59

16.61 16.54 16.37 15.92

Change +0.69 +0.58 +0.44 +0.33

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

276.13 414.17 236.14 229.50 359.75

279.81 418.64 243.27 231.56 357.29

232.04 387.68 196.81 185.69 314.66

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

This Week

142.36 142.18 226.04 226.36

Prior Week

140.48 140.40 224.04 224.08

Last Year

114.07 113.99 180.57 180.55

Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 9.75/bale Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 175-180 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 270 Alfalfa Pellets Dehydrated 280-295 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 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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OUTLOOK continued from page A1 and the USDA is “eliminating the negative to the extent we can and extenuating the positive.”

Trade missions Earlier this week, Vilsack was in Dubai on a trade mission which resulted in what he called “extraordinary opportunities” for American agriculture.

“The positive message from this activity is, once again and for the first time in two years, the U.S. was on a trade mission – in person,” Vilsack said.

He noted there were 41

participants in this trade mission – 25 companies, eight departments of agriculture, six commodity-based cooperatives and two regional-based cooperatives. The delegation “engaged in 300 meetings with businesses and buyers in the Dubai market. It was a tremendous success and reflects the important keys USDA is emphasizing in terms of markets: The agriculture industry needs presence, people and promotions in order to sell.”

Vilsack shared the trade mission had great participation, mainly due to Foreign

Agriculture Service employees who work to promote American agricultural products. Because of this trade mission, the USDA was able to participate in the Gulf Foods Show and establish relationships with buyers in the region.

“This is an important market for us,” Vilsack said, noting the market holds potential for a gateway into the African market. “We need to pay attention to the market in this region because half of the world’s population increase is expected to take place on this continent.”

Along with the story of the successful trade mission

in Dubai, Vilsack noted 2021 was a record year for exports, and producers can expect billions of dollars of export increases in 2022.

“I think this reflects the importance of trade missions,” Vilsack said. “Expect USDA to be aggressive in looking for opportunities to expand export markets: It is important for us to diversify our export efforts.”

Processing capacity Vilsack also mentioned the department’s focus in expanding processing capacity for livestock and poultry, and shared three announcements in this arena.

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applications for $150 million of grant money for those interested in building or expanding processing capacity as of today,” he said. These grants top out at $25 million and may be used for expanding capacity, facilities or equipment.

Vilsack continued, “USDA is looking to benefit small operations, new and beginning farmers, veteranowned operations and other historically underserved producers. We are excited to make this initial $150 million available to expand capacity and increase competition, which we know will support stronger prices.”

In addition, Vilsack announced USDA recognizes the fact they need to provide additional technical assistance in offering opportunities through grants and loans, including business plan preparation and searching for marketing opportunities. Therefore, he announced USDA is making $25 million available in resources to expand technical assistance to “make sure we are getting information to those who need it and want it.”

“USDA also recognizes, as part of expanding capacity, we have to address workforce issues,” Vilsack said, announcing $40 million to strengthen this effort. Funds will expand training opportunities through cooperative Extension, community colleges and technical schools, which will be needed to “expand capacity and competition if we are to have a strong, bright and positive livestock and poultry outlook.”

Vilsack shared producers can expect to see an additional $500 million in the form of grants and loans this summer as USDA makes expanding capacity a continued effort in 2022.

While expanding resources for producers, Vilsack noted it is also the mission of USDA to ensure the production game is fair.

“USDA is working to begin the process of publishing and making available for comment a number of changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act,” he said, explaining the department is starting with the poultry tournament system, followed by rules for discrimination and retaliation and finally outlining undue preference. “We want to send a strong message that we are on the side of the producer.”

Supporting food systems Vilsack is “positive about future efforts of local and regional food systems,” noting USDA is working to provide greater opportunity at each level of production. One particular focus is the importance of the added value organic label.

“We know there are farmers now converting portions of operations, as well as young and beginning farmers interested in starting an organic operation,” he said.

“We understand the needs of mentorship, the importance of investing in market development and recognize the need to expand and broaden markets. USDA will continue to provide support and structure of the organic brand domestically and in imports.”

To support the organic label, USDA will be providing financial support for those transitioning, as well as support and assistance for those producers looking to directly market their products.

“Many want the opportunity to sell directly to consumers and negotiate their own price,” Vilsack said. “We want to make sure to create infrastructure to support local food systems across the board.”

In addition, Vilsack explained USDA is deeply concerned about “climate and the challenges it creates for agriculture.” Though, he recognizes the opportunities climate-based challenges create for agriculturists.

“Consumers in the market are demanding to know when they purchase an item, they are helping the environment,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to be supportive, and USDA is offering $1 billion in a challenge to small and large American producers to present what a climate smart commodity can and should be.”

He notes producers may also quality for financial support through private industry initiatives for climate smart practices.

“Agriculture used to be about production and farmers responded,” Vilsack said.

“The game is changing, and it’s not just about production anymore, but also about sustainability. American ag needs to lead the change.”

Supply chain issues While recognizing many opportunities in agriculture, Vilsack noted supply chain issues remain a challenge.

First, he addresses strong fertilizer demand and increased prices.

“We want demand and we want it to be strong,” he said.

“But, high natural gas prices and export controls by countries limiting the amount of fertilizer available to the U.S. are impacting this.”

He shared there are alternatives when it comes to raising crops, and conversely, conservation programs may be incorporated into operations to offset costs of production without fertilizer. Vilsack also explained there are risk management options for those looking to reduce nitrogen applications.

“High input costs are a challenge, but less of a challenge if prices support increasing input costs,” he said, noting the USDA is in full support of an announcement by state attorney generals to investigate fertilizer cost increases.

Bringing his speech back to where he started – exports – Vilsack recognized current issues at ports of entry.

“USDA’s focus is more so on empty containers leaving U.S. ports without first being filled by American products,” he said. “We recently announced the Port of Oakland opportunity to fill empty containers, including financial incentive to do so, and this can potentially expand to other ports.”

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

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MARKET continued from page A1 market and current supply chain issues are certainly impacting producers, there is pessimism with some products on the input side, but there is also optimism on the output side.”

“There has been talk of war in Ukraine. The markets are vulnerable for some wild swings, and I think, so far, farmers have been rewarding these rallies with cash sales,” shared Freed.

He notes during the months of April and May, the market will be high compared to where the industry currently is.

“There are a heap of things coming up in the markets leading to these historic opportunities for the U.S. farmer,” said Grete. “There are some challenges – input prices are going to be much higher than they were last year, inflation is impacting all of us in every form of our lives, in addition to war with Russia and Ukraine.”

Dominating factor In 2014, when Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine, the industry saw an explosive price movement in the foreign wheat market, shared Grete.

“From frontline Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat standards, wheat futures rallied almost 14 percent and frontline corn futures rallied about 10.5 percent,” he continued. “We can say, if we add this type of price strength onto the current industry price, now we are looking at significantly higher prices; because today, we are starting from higher price points.”

According to Freed, “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wheat market exports are projected 12 million tons too high. The industry won’t receive exports out of the Black Sea or Europe due to pending war and dry weather patterns. Countries need to buy wheat, and they are expecting to buy it from the Black Sea.” “If for some reason wheat and corn doesn’t get shipped, the only place will be the U.S., and we already have a tight supply, even though it may seem adequate,” shared Freed.

From March through June, the ag industry will see a record amount of demand for U.S. corn, he noted.

“All of this may not be reported today, tomorrow, next week or next month by the USDA, but it’s in the cash markets,” Freed continued. “Beans are especially showing a tighter supply demand for 2022 to 2023.”

Foreign impacts “Generally speaking, Ukrainians are very concerned and anxious about what is happening in their

country,” said Basse.

“The Russian population is shocked after President Vladimir Putin’s speech on Feb. 21. The Bruegel has dropped sharply and so we are all holding our breath in terms of next moves, as it will rearrange trading patterns.”

“To be truthful, I’m not sure any of us know exactly what the planned outcome, or what the hope is for the Black Sea region, but this has the potential to rearrange trade; and certainly has the impact for commodities such as corn, wheat and oil in the U.S.,” added Brown.

Basse shared, “If Russian products are unable to reach the rest of the world and the world’s number one exporter is taken out, this is a really big deal.”

“All of these things today are unknown, but when you think of the consequences in terms of global trade it’s really big, and this is what we are trying to focus on and understand,” he continued. “I think the market is trying to get ahead of it, but even then, we don’t fully comprehend what the market will look like.”

Corn and soybean exports “The corn market in the coming months is based on lower South America crops and high demand in exports and domestic demand. When people start traveling again, the ethanol demand will go up,” explained Freed.

“The demand is there in all of the sectors.”

Roughly 50 percent of the world’s sunflower oil is exported out of Ukraine, noted Freed. The vegetable oil market is seeing three things – demand is strong, the U.S. is committed to biofuel and if soybean oil is used as a jet fuel, there may not be enough supply.

“Even though our prices are 77 cents per pound, the U.S. is the cheapest oil in the world,” added Freed.

“Vegetable oils are coming out of Ukraine, but when you add in Russia, roughly 80 percent of the global trade of export comes from out of these two countries. It is a big deal, and the market is paying attention to it,” shared Grete. “The strongest market is when products such as corn, soybean and wheat take a turn leading.”

“We have to figure out from an Argentina standpoint, as they are the number one soybean meal exporter in the world, we have to ask the questions, ‘Do they have the beans to crush and meet the demand?’ or ‘Is the U.S. going to pick up some of the demand in that area?’” said Freed.

The one thing the soybean meal market is having trouble with is China is changing their feed rations, and they may not import

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as much soybeans from the U.S. in the old crop as the USDA is suggesting, explained Freed.

“When we talk about all-time highs in soybean oil, it is within sight,” he said.

Vegetable oil market The global vegetable oil market is one of the most dynamic markets. A part of this is driven by high expectations around the increase in renewable diesel, said Brown.

He continued, “The industry has seen a lot of expansion plans in place, led mostly by oil refiners building those processing facilities. The concern comes from, “how do we meet this 50 to 52 billion pounds of soybean crush oil demand?”

Brown doesn’t expect all of the capacity to be built, saying, “We some-

times tend to overshoot these things and I think that is a little bit of where the industry is at.”

“The second thing is it could potentially cannibalize our biodiesel industry – which not many want to talk about, especially farmer investors. But right now, renewable diesel facilities are outcompeting biodiesel facilities hands down, and we expect renewable diesel facilities to be very competitive in the soybean oil market,” mentioned Brown. “As a soybean producer, it’s all positive, but if you’re in the biodiesel facility or infrastructure, it becomes a challenge.”

“As we think about biodiesel, production is heading downward and the losses for biodiesel producers are at the largest in history – for some plants

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“The opportunity is to lock prices in, don’t get caught watching, lock in those prices when profitable opportunities are present.” – Brian Grete, Pro Farmer as much as 40 percent of their working capital,” said Basse.

The European Union has the potential to be a vegetable oil source to the world, noted Brown.

He continued by saying, “I think soybean crush will continue to increase as well as international exports back to the U.S.” Bottom line Higher prices create more risk but in the same sense they create more opportunity – producers will have to be better at risk managment and lock in profitable opportunities when available, explained Grete.

“The opportunity is to lock prices in, don’t get caught watching, lock in those prices when prof-

itable opportunities are present,” concluded Grete.

“Take the opportunities available when it’s presented by the marketplace, and take advantage of the historic opportunities producers are being given right now.”

“As you think about these markets, it doesn’t take much to push the industry into record highs for the corn and soybean market,” added Basse.

“Geopolitics produce a lot of volatility as we think about the future, but farmers are smiling – they are going to have a very good year.”

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

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

LOOSLI TRIAD 1114 • #4505023 127ProS, 88HB, 39GM, 11CED, -3.3BW, 72WW, 116YW, 0.28ADG, 2.03DMI, 33MK, 4ME, 17HPG, 7CEM, 18STAY, 0.46MB, 0.22YG, 38CW, 0.03REA, 0.05FAT

LOOSLI SPARTACUS 102 • #4504701 80ProS, 48HB, 31GM, 21CED, -6.1BW, 52WW, 83YW, 0.19ADG, 1.67DMI, 31MK, 5ME, 8HPG, 12CEM, 15STAY, 0.67MB, 0.22YG, 14CW, -0.31REA, 0.04FAT

LOOSLI ULTIMATUM 123 • #4504745 101ProS, 56HB, 45GM, 12CED, -1.2BW, 79WW, 124YW, 0.29ADG, 2.41DMI, 30MK, 12ME, 15HPG, 5CEM, 16STAY, 0.68MB, 0.17YG, 36CW, 0.19REA, 0.05FAT

LOOSLI ULTIMATUM 162 • #4504871 107ProS, 70HB, 38GM, 11CED, -0.9BW, 71WW, 111YW, 0.25ADG, 1.79DMI, 28MK, 6ME, 15HPG, 5CEM, 18STAY, 0.63MB, 0.20YG, 26CW, 0.09REA, 0.06FAT

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PLANTS continued from page A1 sap testing results. There is much more open-sourced information on how to interpret tissue testing results, allowing for analyzers to better understand the results and offer recommendations to producers.

“Some of the sap analysis might be less opensourced and less available for people to use and interpret,” Nick adds.

When to sample The correct plant sampling time depends on the crop, according to Nick.

He recommends sampling when plants are old enough to be influenced by the soil they grow in.

“If producers were to sample corn at a very early stage, a lot of fertility is still coming from the seed,” Nick shares. “Therefore, producers may get results not necessarily indicative of what the plant is seeing in

the soil.”

He says environmental conditions often determine how good a plant looks in the first stage of its life.

“Wait to sample until you know the plant is feeding off the soil it’s in,” Nick adds. Ray agrees, suggesting producers wait to sample until corn is about 10 to 14 inches tall.

Ray says wheat can be sampled early in the season, once there’s full tiller development. Continuing to monitor growing plants and sampling throughout the season has added benefits for all plant species as well.

Sampling throughout the growing season helps producers “track nutrient content and make sure it’s at a level sufficient for proper growth,” says Nick.

Ray explains nutrient levels in plants change as the plant ages.

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“Plant analysis can be used to monitor plants to see if the plants are using the nutrients you applied in fertilizer and diagnose problems you see in the field,” – Dr. Ray Ward, Ward Laboratories, Inc.

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“As plants develop, they get more carbon in the plant and the sufficient nutrient levels go down, so a nutrient level seen at stage V5 of corn will be different than stage V18,” says Ray. Ray recommends sampling soybeans “earlybloom” and again at the R3 stage.

“This way, producers measure nutrients for

the developing plant as it’s blooming and can then see if they have nutrients left to fill out the pods as they develop,” he says.

How to sample In order for producers to receive accurate results, they must conduct proper sampling.

“To take a soybean plant sample, take the trifoliate at the top of the plant – the

most recently matured trifoliate,” Ray says. “Grab the trifoliate and pull – don’t include the petiole – and take samples from about 15 plants.”

“When sampling wheat in the early stages, use scissors to clip the plants off an inch above the soil surface, making sure not to include any soil,” Nick says.

“Young wheat plants have high moisture content, so a larger sample size of tissue is needed so there is still an adequate amount to analyze after drying it down.”

He mentions to place the samples in a paper bag and send off to the lab. It typically takes about four days for producers to receive results.

Plant analysis results Producers often wonder if plant analysis results are tied to the yield

of their field.

“Yield is somewhat independent of the plant analysis we are performing,” says Nick. “Our goal is to identify and evaluate the nutrient status of the plant, and the yield is based off of other factors.”

The number of kernels per ear of corn and ears per field determines the yield for corn, and the number of beans per pod, pods per plant and plants per field determines the yield for soybeans, says Nick.

“The amount of fertility in a plant at a higher yielding environment should be the same in a plant at a lower yielding environment,” Nick concludes.

Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, February 22 Market Report • 159 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1435# .................................. $80.50 ARAPAHOE 2 Cow, 1202# .................................. $80.00 RIVERTON 4 Cow, 1221# .................................. $79.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1145# ................................... $78.50 MOUNTAIN VIEW 1 Cow, 1475# .................................. $76.50 LYMAN 1 Cow, 1590# .................................. $75.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1055# .................................. $74.00 LYMAN 1 Cow, 1070# .................................. $72.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1130# ................................... $71.00 LYMAN 1 Cow, 1165# ................................... $70.00 ARAPAHOE 1 Cow, 1200# .................................. $68.50 LYMAN 6 Cow, 1100# ................................... $68.00 BULLS MOUNTAIN VIEW 1 Bull, 1855# ................................. $101.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1805# ................................. $100.00 COKEVILLE 1 Bull, 1740# ................................... $93.00 FORT WASHAKIE 1 Bull, 1575# ................................... $89.00 LABARGE 3 Bull, 1676# ................................... $88.50 HUDSON 1 Bull, 1745# ................................... $85.50 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 1785# ................................... $85.00 HEIFERETTES ARAPAHOE 3 Heiferette, 1005# .......................... $99.00

TUESDAY MARCH 1 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ SO CATTLE BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM EXPECTING 2,000 HEAD 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 525600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen 3 @ Branding & Weaning 11/1 (wormed at wean).

Early Consignments 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, 7way 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!

JF Ranch - 125 Blk Ang Hfrs 575-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8way, spring & fall. 100% Bangs Vacc. Long time weaned on long stemmed hay & pellets. Reputation quality, high elevation, replacement quality.

Mark & Amanda Huffstetler - 120 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. 2 rounds of shots, weaned since October. Bunk broke, Nice, one iron calves!

Griffin Bros - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 550#.

12 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Nasalgen @ Branding & weaning. Knife cut. Long time weaned.

Reputation, High Desert, 100% Lucky 7 Angus Sired!

Cotter Key - 100 Pred Blk (small % red & charX) Strs 550-650#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & Vision 7 w/Somnus. Long time weaned, bunk broke, conditioned for grass.

Kent Allen - 90 Blk Ang/CharX Strs 600-650#, Hfrs 525-575#. Rec Pyramid 5+ Presponse & 8 way spring & fall. Over 45 days weaned on long stemmed hay & Purina mineral. Fancy, green, crossbred calves!

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!

Dennis Horton - 65 Blk AngX Hfrs 650-700#. Rec 2 rounds shots, weaned since Oct. Poured this fall. Bunk broke, fancy, one iron reputation heifers!!

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

Jay Givens - 45 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 525#. Rec’d Vista 5, 7 way, Once PMH IN, poured. Bangs vacc. Redland Angus sired & High desert!

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 800900#. Rec’d 2 rounds of shots, bunk broke, long time weaned. All Natural!

Travis & Mindy Clyde - 15 RWF & HFD Strs 550600#. Weaned 11-1. 2 rounds Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur, Virashield, poured with Ivomec.

High desert, Green!

Frank Deede - 8 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Hay fed, long time weaned, 2 rounds of shots & Multi Min. WEIGH UPS Pope Ranch - 57 fed cows

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 LUCKY 7 ANGUS BULL SALE START TIME 12:00 PM (NOON)

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 307-250-6900.

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 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!!

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.

Carlson Farms - 60 Blk Bred Angus ST cows. Bred to Broken Bow Blk Angus bulls to start calving March 15th. Poured in the fall, year around mineral program. Big, stout, range cows!

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

TUESDAY MARCH 15 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY MARCH 22 BRED COW SALE W/ 44TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST ANGUS BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS Northwest Angus Association - 65 Blk Ang Yrling Bulls - Obsidian Angus, Wagler Angus, Blue Sky, Hoggs Angus, Davidson Angus, WYO Angus, Earhart Angus, & JOH Ranch. Bulls are known for calving ease & growth. PAP, Semen & BVD Tested, Proven Sires!

(1:00 PM) Contact Fred & Kay Thomas 307-8682595 or any Breeder.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 12 BRED COW & PAIR SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

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