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Volume 33 Number 41 • February 5, 2022

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

A Look Inside Activist vs. Ag discusses Beyond the Beef............ Page A8 Sustainable ranching highlighted by beef leaders.Page A15 Lynn Harlan shares the “best things” of ASI convention............. .......................................Page B2 UW Extension plans to host Farm and Ranch Days................ ..................................... Page B11

Quick Bits Ag Lecture The 21st Annual Doornbos Agriculture Lecture Series will feature The Incredible Dr. Pol. Raised in the Netherlands on his family’s dairy farm, Dr. Jan Pol is the charismatic and world-renowned star of Nat Geo WILD’s number one hit series “The Incredible Dr. Pol.” Dr. Pol will be speaking Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Wheeler Concert Hall at Casper College. See the events calendar on page A12 for ticket information.

Beef Inventory The Jan. 1 inventory of all cattle and calves in Wyoming totaled 1.25 million head, down 4% from the Jan. 1, 2021 inventory, according to the Jan. 1 Cattle Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Beef cows, at 681,000 head, were down 21,000 head from the previous year. Milk cows increased 1,000 head from last year to 9,000 head. Wyoming’s 2021 calf crop, at 660,000 head, is unchanged from 2020.

Soy Prices Farm Futures reported soybeans down seven to 15 cents following an eightmonth high. Good weather in Brazil gave way for favorable harvest progress, sending Chicago soybean futures six to 15 cents lower per bushel. South American yield concerns continue to prevent further losses. As of Feb. 3, soymeal was down $1 per ton, and soyoil was down 74 cents per pound.

U.S. Drought For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) showed 55.24% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 55.19% a week earlier. Drought now affects 94,776,939 people, compared with 94,544,410 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the USDM showed 46.33% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 46.13% a week earlier. Drought now affects 96,158,471 people, compared with 95,229,478 a week earlier.

Ranchers join forces to address wildlife concerns Casper – On Jan. 25, the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce met to discuss wildlife policy issues facing the state related to the allocation of hunting opportunities, sportsperson access and other issues.

Topics discussed included improving public access, private landowner issues and wildlife hunting. Several Wyoming ranchers met to voice their concerns and impacts regarding an increase in

wildlife elk populations. Juan D. Reyes, owner of M.R. Angus Ranch and Don Willis, both from Wheatland, and Charlie Farthing of Iron Mountain presented at the meeting. All three ranchers are located within

Wyoming elk hunt area six, from the Wyoming/Colorado state line north to Wyoming Highway 34. Wildlife taskforce The Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce was convened by Please see WILDLIFE on page A6

Complicated exports Agriculture export supply chain crisis discussed

Washington, D.C. – On Feb. 1, during a webinar hosted by Agri-Pulse, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, White House Porcari John Porcari, Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) met to discuss the current supply chain crisis affecting the U.S. economy. America’s agriculture industry has a tremendous opportunity to create jobs and boost the U.S. economy, but not without U.S. products being exported, shared Agri-Pulse. During the webinar, panelists representing different sectors of the agriculture industry, identified areas for improvement and set the stage for much-needed reforms and solutions. USDA secretary overview In September 2021, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Secretary Vilsack sent a letter to ocean carriers who service the U.S., urging them to help mitigate the disruption taking place in agriculture exports. “We know a few containers are available and agriculture companies are seeing significant

charges and incredibly high fees,” shared Vilsack. “What pains the most is seeing empty containers leaving U.S ports headed to markets which should be filled with agriculture products.” “This is important because in any given year, 20 to 30 percent of what producers grow and raise in this country is exported, and it absolutely affects the bottom line of agriculture producers,” said Vilsack. “There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions of jobs that are connected directly to agriculture exports, and so it’s important to us to resolve the disruptions that are occurring.” Resources identified by the administration and USDA under the Commodity Corporation are expected to help address some of the issues, especially as they address empty containers, he explained. Partnership to address export concerns During the webinar, Vilsack announced a partnership between the USDA, Department of Transportation, the Port Czar, John Porcari and the Port of Oakland to get a quicker pickup of empty containers, provide container access, avoid port congestion and additional surcharges and fees. “The Port of Oakland is going to make available a 25-acre site where agriculture companies can use to fill empty containers with American agriculture commodities,” said Vilsack. “USDA is going to pay 60 percent of Please see SUPPLY on page A11

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Livestock loss Yearling cattle subject to multiplier for damage compensation The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission voted Jan. 26 to have the state wildlife department develop rules to compensate cattle producers for missing yearling cattle when trophy game animals are confirmed to have killed cattle and other cattle are missing. While producers are currently eligible for compensation for confirmed depredations on yearlings, the new rule will – for the first time – include a 1.25 multiplier for missing yearlings. Proposed motion changes The motion, by Commissioner Ralph Brokaw of Arlington, and seconded by Gay Lynn Bird of Douglas, will create a multiplier similar to the one currently used for calves and sheep killed by grizzly bears and wolves, which acknowledges when large carnivores kill and consume domestic livestock at higher rates compared to the current rate of field condition killings. Even when a multiplier is used, the agency does not provide compensation for more than the total known death loss, unless Please see LOSS on page A5

Transportation affected Both the U.S. and Canada started 2022 off with mandates requiring non-citizens to be fully vaccinated before entering their respective countries, a move that has stranded livestock en route from Canada to the U.S. and vice versa, and further complicated existing supply chain issues across the continent. According to a Department of Homeland Security release, the mandate says anyone wanting to enter the U.S. at land borders or ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders must provide proof of vaccination whether they are traveling for essential or non-essential reasons. According to Bloomberg, less than half of U.S. truck drivers are fully vaccinated. The initial Canadian mandate caused a massive pile up of trucks at the border and chaos amongst agriculture producers whose livelihood is tightly intertwined with international trade. This issue has been specifically damaging to the hog industry, which operates on a specific and very tight time table, as well as open trade and shipping between Canada and the U.S. A history of trade Though the U.S. is a net exporter of hogs, the U.S. has historically imported millions of live hogs from Canada for finishing. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. imports of Canadian hogs peaked in 2007, at about 10 million head. Please see MANDATES on page A7

Hoffer finds success in seedstock operation

Bosler – Landon Hoffer, along with his dad, Tim Hoffer, own and operate Hoffer Red Angus, which is located outside of Bosler. The Hoffers work diligently to breed wellbalanced cattle to perform at high altitudes on their seedstock operation. Landon, his wife Amy and their three boys Carter, Jace and Cameron also run a

3,000-acre custom hay operation, Double H Haying, which serves Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska. Aside from the ranch, Landon works in the research department at the University of Wyoming. Hoffer Red Angus is one of the only seedstock Red Angus ranches in the area, and one of few custom hay operations. Youth programs and education While Landon shares he wasn’t raised on a ranch, he was able to spend time on his uncle’s ranch in South Dakota growing up. His uncle inspired him to become a rancher. He also attributes his interest in agriculture to several youth development programs he was involved in while attending

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Summer Is Coming As I wrote this column early last week, I looked out the window and realized it was snowing. Well, no big deal – it is only the first of February, but here I was thinking about next summer. I realized I was thinking like a farmer. From the Farmers, like most of agriculture, Publisher are always planning – especially durDennis Sun ing the winter. They are always looking to lower input costs, shop around for markets, good buys and a good auction to attend. In big farming regions, there are many land and farm equipment auctions just as we have bull sales January through April. Farmers across the nation are feeling the effects of inflation just as hard as livestock producers. They have more markets to monitor and the weather can make them or break them. The current volatility on commodities is really hurting, even though grain prices and other crops are high at this time. Last week, soybeans started February at $15 per bushel, while wheat topped $8 and corn was around $6.34 per bushel. The ethanol market has been growing as people started driving last summer, but now ethanol’s production has met demand, so this should keep corn stable, unless South American countries like Brazil, have dry weather. Similar to meat prices, grain prices depend heavily on good export markets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed $172.2 billion came from farm receipts over the last fiscal year ending in September. For the current fiscal year, USDA expects dollars of farm receipts to rise to $175.5 billion. The USDA figures for every one dollar spent in exports, 20 cents come from farm receipts. This is great revenue for agriculture. Farming, like other businesses in America, depend on stability in the markets to be sustainable. Market prices making drastic changes – new lows and new highs – are hard to manage as a business. Oil prices at $100 per barrel, fertilizer at $1,200 per ton or higher and average farmland at $9,000 per acre makes it tough to make a profit, even with high crops for grains. Currently, the 600-pound gorilla out there is the potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The Ukraine is a large grower and exporter of grains. With weather similar to our Corn Belt, farming is big business. Russia has considered the Ukraine as a part of Russia since the 12th century and since the downfall of Russia in the 20th century, they really want it back under Russian control. Some say Russia doesn’t have to attack or invade Ukraine, they just need to place a blockade on its southern border and the strategic ports on the Black Sea to control Ukraine. The farmers don’t want an invasion which will tear up fields and postpone harvesting their crops. American farmers today are waiting for investors to start buying commodities again. Investors are not buying into oil much these days and this worries farmers. But big money and foreign owners are buying crop lands as more historic farm families go out of business. Net farm income is projected to fall 19 percent this year to a still strong $99 billion and, at this level, farm income would be the second highest since the record $123.7 billion in 2013. But it all depends on markets and inputs.

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Record High Cattle Prices in Australia from Last Spring Keep Getting Higher By Leo McDonnell

Last spring was one of the few times Australian fed cattle reached U.S. fed cattle prices, and prices have continued to increase with plenty of monthly reports showing record-high cull cow prices, bred cow prices and feeder and grass prices. All of this was going on while in the U.S, fed cattle prices from late June through November saw the lowest prices since 2010 against record- and near-record-high boxed beef and retail prices. Granted, cattle supplies are low in Australia and packer margins are negative after some pretty favorable margins in 2018 and 2019. But the big driver of cattle prices is competition. While the U.S. has four major beef

packers which process 85 percent of the slaughter cattle, Australia has multiple packing plants – some only running seasonally – with the five major packers controlling only 52 percent of the slaughter. Big difference. Especially when the four major packers in the U.S. have been found to be pretty good at collusion and price-fixing in the pork, chicken and turkey industries here in the U.S. class action lawsuits have come from wholesalers, retailers, poultry producers and even the Department of Justice. Throughout 2021, major packers have started to settle some of the litigation involving price fixing for both pork

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and poultry, reported the Meat and Poultry website. Unfortunately, it appears fines and settlements may be less than what they profited from such actions, making it good business for them. But do you really think these same folks, many of them operated by the four major U.S. beef packers, have not adopted the same corrupt policies in the beef/ cattle industry? Of course they have. Character does not change when one walks from one room to the other. The price gouging and reckless profit-taking, I believe, started in 2016 and has only grown since the repeal of the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law in 2015. In fact, I believe it

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NEWS BRIEFS

Romo named beef spokesperson

The iconic “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and funded by the Beef Checkoff, announced a new partnership with celebrity athlete and former football star Tony Romo at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention. The partnership, which will last one year and tap into Romo’s vast fanbase, will promote all things beef – from beef nutrition, to how beef is raised and of course beef’s great taste. “Kicking off this partnership in early 2022 is the perfect time to gear up for summer nutrition and grilling, spending time with friends and family and of course, tailgating,” said Senior Executive Director of Brand Marketing Sarah Reece. “From his nutrition expertise to his love of beef and family, Romo is the perfect spokesperson for the brand.” “I’m really excited to be your new spokesperson,” said Romo. “My wife, kids and I eat beef all the time and I think we’re going to eat it even more if that’s even possible at this point. Hearty and sustainable beef is my new team.”

Superintendent appointed Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s superintendent of public instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned Jan. 16 to become superintendent of public instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute, the governor is required to select one of three candidates submitted to him by the Republican Party Central Committee. Schroeder has worked as a teacher and administrator in private schools in California, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming and as a family and youth counselor. He most recently served as head of school at Cody’s Veritas Academy, a private Christian school. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Maranatha Baptist University and holds a master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. “I reviewed application materials and conducted interviews with all the candidates through the selection process, and after much prayer and careful consideration, I have determined Brian Schroeder is bestsuited to fill the superintendent’s position,” Gordon said. “Brian demonstrated his commitment to ensuring parents are intricately involved in their children’s education, just as it should be. I will work to ensure a smooth transition in leadership for the Wyoming Department of Education.” “I am honored and humbled beyond words at this incredible opportunity to serve the students, teachers and parents of Wyoming,” Schroeder said. “I’ll do my best to help strengthen education for the future of our state.” Schroeder will serve as superintendent for the remainder of Balow’s term, which ends in January 2023.

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JBS settles on price fixing The announcement that JBS USA Holdings, Inc. has decided on a $52.5 million settlement over allegations of beef price fixing is deeply disturbing to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Now there are settlements occurring without Department of Justice (DOJ) having released findings or even providing cattle producers with an update on progress. In August 2019, following a fire at the Tyson plant in Holcomb, Kan., NCBA sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting an examination of price discrepancies in fed cattle markets. Again in 2020, NCBA took its plea directly to the White House, which then directed DOJ to investigate possible wrongdoing in the cattle markets. NCBA has also worked directly with members of Congress to press DOJ for an update and information about its investigation. “America’s cattle producers expect and deserve full transparency on any, and all information related to the ongoing market investigations. NCBA encourages the government to finalize its investigation so we can fully understand any damage that may have been caused,” said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall. “It is clear from this settlement that cattle producers still don’t have all the information they have demanded and is deserved. The DOJ has an obligation to finish their investigation. Cattle producers do not have years to wait for the government to determine whether there has been wrongdoing, we demand answers now.”

FS announces grazing fees The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (FS) is announcing western states federal grazing fees will be $1.35 per head month for 2022. The 2022 fee remains unchanged from 2021. A head month is a unit the FS uses to define a month’s use of the range by a cow/calf pair, by five goats or sheep or by a single bull, steer, heifer, horse, burro or mule. The grazing fee is calculated by considering the average annual change in beef cattle prices, leasing rates for grazing on private land in the western states and the costs of livestock production. The western states fee applies to approximately 6,000 permits administered by the Forest Service in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the national grasslands in Texas. Permit holders should contact their local FS office for more information.

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NEWS BRIEFS AI patents challenged

Infrastructure team created

On Jan. 13, Select Sires, Semex, URUS and STgenetics – all major stakeholders in the cattle genetics industry and artificial insemination (AI) – joined together to petition the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel two patents owned by ABS Global, a division of Genus plc. The challenged patents, U.S. Patent Nos. 10,975,351 and 10,982,187, purport to claim exclusive patent rights in a cow and a bull, respectively, bred by ABS, their eggs or sperm, any first-generation offspring from those two animals and any eggs or sperm produced by those offspring. In other words, ABS’s patents not only claim that ABS invented these animals and their attributes, but they also claim as ABS’s invention all potential progeny of the original two animals. Believing ABS’s unprecedented steps to claim patent rights in its animals is inconsistent with U.S. law and harmful to farmers, breeders and the dairy and beef industries overall, the petitioning companies have asked the Patent Office to review and invalidate the claims of these two patents. The companies have presented several arguments as to why the Patent Office should cancel the claims, including the patents are directed to products of nature which are not eligible for patent protection, the patents are not sufficiently new and are obvious variations of conventional selective breeding and the patents fail to adequately describe and enable the claims. The petitioners look forward to the Patent Office taking up their challenge in the coming months.

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In the months ahead, new federal programs and grants are going to open due to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). These could present both opportunities and challenges for Wyoming. To analyze options, prioritize which grants to apply for and to make sure state entities align efforts to Wyoming’s values, Gov. Mark Gordon has announced he will coordinate efforts between agencies. To lead this effort, Rob Creager, a senior policy adviser in the governor’s office will be the IIJA implementation coordinator and will work with a group of agency personnel. Creager will be joined by Russell Noel, deputy director of the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information, who will provide assistance in coordinating the efforts of executive branch agencies that are receiving federal funds or applying for grants. “A coordinated effort will ensure we have an organized approach and target our resources to ensure our efforts are aligned with Wyoming’s needs and values,” Gordon said. Creager has served as senior business and economic development policy advisor, as well as federal liaison in Gov. Gordon’s office since 2019 and will continue in this role. He is a Casper native who holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wyoming.

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Healthcare services expanded U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with a bipartisan group of House and Senate colleagues, has called for an extension of previously expanded telehealth services to be included in Congress’ must-pass government funding legislation in February. “Telehealth has provided people in Wyoming with a real solution to some of the problems we have with limited healthcare access in our rural communities,” Lummis said. “What we’ve learned from the COVID19 pandemic is we not only needed to, but could, bring even more of our healthcare services into the 21st century through telehealth, and I’m proud to join my colleagues in calling to make this kind of expanded Medicare access permanent.” Provisions which allowed Medicare beneficiaries across the country to use telehealth services and expand the types of medical professionals who can provide telehealth were included in previous COVID-19 relief legislation. These provisions are set to expire after the pandemic unless Congressional leaders act to extend the measures or make them permanent. Telehealth services are essential in rural states like Wyoming, where many residents lack access to nearby healthcare providers.

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Zoetis announced on Feb. 1 it will support the Folds of Honor Foundation by donating a portion of purchases from the industry-leading Zoetis anti-infective portfolio to support the legacy of America’s fallen and disabled military members. “The livestock business is a people business and, together with our customers, we help build stronger communities by supporting and honoring those who protect us,” said Jared Shriver, senior vice president of U.S. Cattle and Pork at Zoetis. “Supporting Folds of Honor allows us to elevate our commitment to education by raising scholarship funds for the families of our nation’s heroes.” Folds of Honor Foundation was founded in 2007 by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a F16 fighter pilot in the Air Force Reserves who served three tours of duty in Iraq. The organization’s mission is focused on providing scholarships to the families of men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Folds of Honor is proud to have awarded nearly 35,000 scholarships in all 50 states since 2007. “We are grateful for the support of Zoetis to provide educational opportunities for families who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. This donation means more dreams becoming reality,” said Rooney. Zoetis is committed to supporting the legacy of leaders in agriculture and communities across the U.S. Zoetis will donate $1 per bottle on sales of select cattle antiinfectives from Feb. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022 to Folds of Honor. Qualifying products include: Draxxin® (tulathromycin injection) Injectable Solution, Draxxin® KP (tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection) Injectable Solution, Excede® (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) Sterile Suspension and Excenel® RTU EZ (ceftiofur hydrochloride) Sterile Suspension.

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On Jan. 27, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Glenn Pauley as the Rural Development (RD) state director in Wyoming. This announcement includes the appointment of additional Farm Service Agency (FSA) positions around the country. “As we work to build a better America and advance our mission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs qualified and talented people in our regional offices,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These individuals have the experience and talent to serve on the front lines of FSA and RD offices in their respective states. We are thrilled to have them at USDA.” RD state directors serve as the chief executive officer of RD in the states and territories and are tasked with carrying out the mission of RD to the benefit of everyone in rural America. In conjunction with the guidance and support of the national office, state directors are responsible for promoting the mission and strategic goals of RD and provide key leadership to develop and support a productive, diverse, and inclusive state workforce. Glenn Pauley most recently worked at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, where he focused on collaboration with federal, state and local partners to develop and implement Wyoming’s State Wildlife Action Plan. He previously served as an executive director for two ranchland conservation organizations: the Southern Alberta Land Trust Society and the Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust. Pauley also served as the founding Board Chairman for the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts (PORT), an organization established to leverage national resources for ranchland conservation. He has a bachelor’s of science in wildlife and fisheries biology and management from the University of Wyoming and master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Calgary.

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LOSS continued from page A1 the number of losses from other known causes is subtracted. For calves and sheep in areas occupied by grizzly bears, the agency uses a multiplier of 3.5 for every one confirmed kill. There are no multipliers used in the state for adult cows or bulls in the compensation program. WGFD compensation factors In areas not occupied by grizzly bears, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) uses a compensation factor of three-to-one for sheep kills by black bears and mountain lions, and a ratio of seven-to-one for wolf depredation on both calves and sheep in the trophy wolf area of northwestern Wyoming. The agency must now go through a rulemaking process to develop the yearling multiplier, with hopes to have it finalized by the end of this year’s grazing season. Although WGFD staff had recommended the commission maintain its current compensation and multipliers while research continues on estimating yearling losses and detection rates, Brokaw made the successful motion after hearing an update from Clint Atkinson’s research on grizzly bear depredation on cattle ranches near Cody. Impact study findings Atkinson’s research over the last two years focused on three cattle ranches in the Absaroka region, located west of Cody and Meeteetse; and from the Wood River north to the North Fork of the Shoshone River. Using transmitter tags on calves, yearlings and cows, he has monitored more than 1,000 head of cattle in two years. One ranch was able to detect one grizzly bear depredation on a calf in 2020, when Atkinson estimates there were nearly 12 actual depredations. In 2021, the ranch detected eight calves killed by grizzly bears, compared to the 30 estimated depredations. A second ranch had no grizzly bear depredations during the monitoring period. A third ranch found one calf which had been killed by a grizzly bear in 2020, of the six estimated kills. In 2021, the ranch found three calves which had been killed, of the estimated 13 grizzly bear depredations. “Those detection rates certainly aren’t due to a lack of effort,” said WGFD Large Carnivore Specialist Dan Thompson, citing the amount of range riding conducted by the ranches. Atkinson said his research supports the cur-

rent grizzly bear management regime of removing grizzly bears that are chronic livestock killers. He pointed to one adult male grizzly, which had killed up to 27 head of cattle, with other bears following the livestock killer around the allotment. When this bear was lethally removed, depredations stopped. No yearling cattle depredations were documented during the Atkinson study, and he suggested research on yearling depredations should take place where there are more yearling cattle in grizzly range, such as the Upper Green River region of Sublette County. Wyoming-based association support Sublette County Rancher Albert Sommers, president of the Upper Green River Cattle Association, supported the idea of expanding research in the Upper Green and provided the commission with information about calf loss rates to grizzly bears. From a two percent historic death loss rate prior to wolf and grizzly bear presence in the Upper Green, the loss rate has plateaued at about 10 percent, Sommers said, with some years as high as 15 percent. Sommers said the association’s ranches would not be able to operate on this landscape without the compensation program to help make up for losses to large carnivores. The Upper Green grazing association only began tracking yearling losses in 2010 and the loss rate to grizzlies’ ranges from 1.92 percent to 2.65 percent per year, said Sommers. Those percentages aren’t nearly as high as the loss rate to calves, but it has been increasing, he continued. In 2021, confirmed grizzly bear kills in the Upper Green included two cows, 50 calves and 18 yearlings. These are just the confirmed kills, and do not include missing cattle. Jim Magagna, executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, urged the commission to take some action now, without waiting for completion of further research on yearling depredations. “Don’t make producers wait,” Magagna said, suggesting the agency provide a small ratio which can be adjusted later once more data is obtained. In the end, this is the path the WGFD Commission decided to take. Cat Urbigkit is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

“Don’t make producers wait.” – Jim Magagna, Wyoming Stock Growers Association

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - FEEDER & CALF SPECIAL & CCV LOTS FEEDERS Vollman Ranch 390 Blk Strs, 625-750#, Weaned 90 days, Bunk Broke, Hay & Silage Ration, Branding Shots: One Shot BVD, UltraChoice 7, Inforce 3, Synovex C; Weaning Shots (Nov.30): UltraChoice 7, One Shot BVD, Inforce 3, Synovex S, Dectomax Pour; Booster Dec 20: Bovi-Shield Gold David Davenport 335 80% Blk/Bwf/15% Red/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 650-700#, Weaned a long time, Been on a Grower Ration, 3 Rounds of Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Implanted, Wormed Buckhaults Cow Co. 215 Blk, few Bwf/Red Hfrs, 700-775#, Weaned a longtime, Been on a Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots, Poured, Bangs Vac., Home Raised LCH Ranch/Bryan Palm 180 Blk/Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 650-800#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, 3 Rounds of Shots: Vision 7 w/Somnus, Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen Fred & Laurie Reichert 103 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 725#, Weaned Late Oct., Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Complete Vac. Program, Heifers are Guaranteed Open, Home Raised Rob Boner 68 Blk/Bwf Strs, 650-700#, Weaned 100 days, Bunk Broke, Hay & Silage Ration, Branding Shots: Vision 7, Vista Once, Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7, Vista Once, Poured, No Implants, Knife Cut Eric Rus 65 Blk few Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 650#, Running Out on Cornstalks, 3 Rounds of Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Implanted, Wormed WEANED CALVES Chad & Dollan Taylor 300 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 485-535#, Weaned in Oct., Running out on meadows supplemented with Hay, 2 Rounds of Shots Tensleep Cattle Co. 300 Blk Angus Strs, 620-685#, Weaned a long time, Hay Fed Only/ No Grain, Wintered for grass, Complete Vac. Program, No Implants, Sired by Heckin Blk Angus Bulls, Lots of Quality, Lots of Genetics Paul McCoy 125 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, One Shot Ultra 8-way, Poured with Vetermec, Jan. was Poured w/Clean-up, Weaned on October 20, Hay Fed, Bunk Broke, Strs are Knife Cut John Kinchen 90 Red Angus Hfrs, few Strs, 600#, Weaned a long time, Running out on meadows supplemented with Ground Hay and Silage, 3 Rounds of Modified Live Vac. Program, Poured, Wormed, Home Raised RJS Ranches 90 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 575-675#, Weaned 100 days, Long Stem Hay and Silage, Bunk Broke, Branding Shots: 8-way, Cattle Master Gold FP5, One Shot, Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way, Cattle Master Gold FP5, One Shot, Poured, No Implants Rock Lake Land & Cattle 76 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 550-625#, Weaned since Sept. 15, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Shots at Birth: Vision 7, Inforce 3, Branding Shots: Vision 7, One Shot BVD, Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7 w/Somnus, Bovi-Shield Gold, No Implants, Home Raised Wurtsmith Land & Cattle 25 Blk Strs, 500-550#, Weaned on Nov. 12, Grass Hay and Salt, Complete Vac. Program CALVES Three Quarter Cattle 90 Blk/Red Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, Branding Shots: 7-way & BoviShield Gold, Knife Cut, May-June Calves, Run at 7,000 ft in the Summer

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Lot 208 Bootheel 7/Wasserburger Ranch 80 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs; 615#; Wt Stop: 625#; Slide: .14 cents; Located: Lusk, WY, Deliver: 2/22/22 to 2/24/22, Been on Grower Ration; Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Fancy, one iron, home raised steers, wintered to go to grass. Option on next 3 lots. Rep: Ty Thompson 307340-0770 Lot 209 Bootheel 7/Wasserburger Ranch 80 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs; 615#; Wt Stop: 625#; Slide: .14 cents; Located: Lusk, WY, Deliver: 2/22/22 to 2/24/22, Been on Grower Ration; Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Fancy, one iron, home raised steers, wintered to go to grass. Option on next 2 lots. Rep: Ty Thompson 307340-0770 Lot 210 Bootheel 7/Wasserburger Ranch 80 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs; 615#; Wt Stop: 625#; Slide: .14 cents; Located: Lusk, WY, Deliver: 2/22/22 to 2/24/22, Been on Grower Ration; Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Fancy, one iron, home raised steers, wintered to go to grass. Option on next lot. Rep: Ty Thompson 307340-0770 Lot 211 Bootheel 7/Wasserburger Ranch 80 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs; 615#; Wt Stop: 625#; Slide: .14 cents; Located: Lusk, WY, Deliver: 2/22/22 to 2/24/22, Been on Grower Ration; Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Fancy, one iron, home raised steers, wintered to go to grass. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770 Lot 212 Wanda Toombs & Doug Dunlap 146 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Hfrs; 675#; Wt Stop: 690#; Slide: 14 cents. Located: Wheatland, WY, Deliver: 2/15/22 to 2/18/22, On Grower Ration, Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Fancy hfrs, wintered to go to grass. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770 Lot 213 Indian Creek Cattle 272 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs; 760#; Wt Stop: 795#; Slide: .10 cents; Located: Harrison, NE; Deliver: 2/12/22 to 2/15/22, Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Excellent home raised strs in perfect light flesh. Rep: Richard Zweifel 605-209-6307 Lot 214 Indian Creek Cattle 100 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs; 600#; Wt Stop: 635#; Slide: .12 cents; Located: Harrison, NE; Deliver: 2/12/22 to 2/15/22, Weigh w/a 3% on truck. Excellent home raised strs in perfect light flesh. Rep: Richard Zweifel 605-209-6307

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 ~ BRED COW SPECIAL COMPLETE OR PARTIAL DISPERSAL BRED COWS Ryan Woehlecke 30 Blk Cows, Partial Dispersal, Mx Ages, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: March thru May, Current on Shots but No Shots this fall ****5 Bred Hfrs, Partial Dispersal, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: March thru May, Current on Shots but No Shots this fall Dave Gamblin 25 Fancy Blk Cows, Complete Dispersal, 3-5 yr olds, Bred to Low Birth Weight Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April/May, Shots: Vira Shield 6 +VL5, Poured, Wormed w/Ivmec Injectable, High Elevation ****6 Fancy Registered Blk Cows, Complete Dispersal, 7 yr olds, Bred to Low Birth Weight Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April/May, Shots: Vira Shield 6 +VL5, Poured, Wormed w/Ivmec Injectable, High Elevation, Papers are Available ****6 Fancy Blk Hfrs, Complete Dispersal, Bred to Low Birth Weight Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Poured, Wormed w/Ivomec Injectable, High Elevation BRED COWS Frontier Land 88 Blk/Bwf few Red/Rwf Cows, 3 yr olds to 7 yr olds, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: March 1 for 60 days, Fall Shots: 7-way, Poured, Wormed Susie Tadewald 40 Blk Angus Cows, SM, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 15 thru May 1, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Vitamin A, Poured Clyde Peterson 32 Blk Cows, Running Ages, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: April/May, (Breakdown on Ages: 18 hd—3 yr olds; 3 hd—5 yr olds; 3 hd—6 yr olds; 8 hd—7-8 yr olds) Scott Forrest 30 Blk Cows, Running Ages, Bred to Lucky 7 Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April/May, High Elevation, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Wormed John Cronen 21 F 1 Cross Cows, 3’s coming 4 yr olds, Bred to Blk Angus Bull, CF: Late May thru May, Originated from Ochsner Roth Ranch Inc. as heifers O D Cattle Co. 13 Mx Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Hereford or Red Angus Bulls, CF: March 20 BRED HEIFERS Mike Werner 41 Red Angus Hfrs, 1050#, AI’d to 5L Defender, Clean-up with Calving Ease Red Angus Bulls, CF: March 5 for 50 days, Shots: Scourboss 9, Vira Shield 6+VL5, Poured w/Permectrin, Bunk Broke, Been on Corn Silage, Alfalfa/Grass Hay Mix, Electric Fence Broke ****6 Red Angus Hfrs, 1050#, Bred to Calving Ease Red Angus Bulls, CF: April, Shots: Scourboss 9, Vira Shield 6+VL5,Poured w/Permectrin, Bunk Broke, Been on Corn Silage, Alfalfa/Grass Hay Mix, Electric Fence Broke Frontier Land 7 Red/Rwf /Bwf Hfrs, 1200#, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: March 20 for 40 days, Shots: 7-way, Poured with Ivomec

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HOFFER continued from page A1 high school, including 4-H, FFA and rodeo club. Landon showed heifers in 4-H and took up an interest in farm and ranch management while attending high school. “Being involved in these programs extremely impacted my interest in agriculture,” says Landon. After graduation, he acquired a degree in agriculture business at the University of Wyoming. Landon feels attending college allowed him to “think bigger and expand on ideas.” “College is nice in the fact you’re around a lot of like-minded people with similar ideas,” he shares, noting he feels his degree supplied him with “tools to start looking at business plans and budgeting.” Starting a cattle operation Starting a business wasn’t easy, and Landon had his fair share of challenging days at the beginning, he noted. “I didn’t have prior money made from a ranch when starting,” he shares. “The amount of equity it takes to grow and expand finances, especially when you’re young, makes it a challenge to start out.” In order to purchase his first 120 commercial cows, Landon took out a Farm Service Agency loan. Today’s Hoffer Red Angus registered herd is a product of hard work over the last 10 years. Landon acknowledges the collateral damage new ranchers risk when first starting out, especially when the market isn’t in their favor. “It can be challenging because you are the price

taker as a producer,” he says. “You don’t always know what to expect for future prices.” Landon shares he believes getting his own start in the industry and not coming from a generational operation sets him apart from others in the industry. “Although we didn’t have prior money invested, we have experience and passion for what we do,” he says. Future advice The challenge of starting out on his own “fueled the fire” for Landon to become a successful producer, he explains. He wants young producers to know hard work pays off in the end. Looking back, there are things he would have done differently, but it all worked out in the end, he shares. Getting started can be challenging, but taking the first step is key. “Start with what you can handle,” says Landon. “I went in feet first and it ended up working because I always had a long-term vision and plan in mind.” He encourages young producers to prioritize and set goals. “Work hard and have a long-term plan in mind. You can get there and farther,” Landon concludes. Hoffer Red Angus will host their second annual online sale April 10 via DVAuction.com. For more information on cattle and custom haying, visit hofferagriculture.com. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Gov. Mark Gordon, Wyoming legislative leadership and the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. The first meeting was held June 16-17, 2021 in Casper. At the meetings, public input is considered for studies completed over an 18-month period, with topics being identified and explored by taskforce members. From the topics discussed, the goal is to make necessary policy changes. Though hunting licenses have increased for several hunting areas, elk management continues to be a concern for many landowners across the state. Concerns with increased elk numbers “In the 70s, we used to see 20 to 30 head of elk, and that was something,” said Farthing. “Now, we see anywhere between 400 to 2,000 head of elk.” Reyes compared elk management practices to federal forest management by sharing, “We’re managing the elk herd the way the federal government manages the forest. There is no harvesting, no timber sales, no clear cutting, no cleaning up the forest. Dead forest and continual fires have plagued Wyoming. As a result, from not taking action, the state is now paying monetarily, recreationally and environmentally. We have lost our viewscape, wildlife habitat and our timber sales.” Massive numbers and damages continue to be a major concern, but there are two unique things to Wyoming elk hunt area six where the ranchers reside according to Willis: The majority of the land in the area is private property and damage is occurring 12 months of the year. “It sounds like from talking to different neighbors and our own experiences, and as we’ve watched this explosion of elk happen over the past

“Contrary to the information being fed to the public, the current overpopulation of elk is not the result of lack of access to and through private property.” – Juan Reyes, M.R. Angus Ranch

31 years, the elk don’t have somewhere else to go,” explained Farthing. “As a result, ranchers have lost a quarter of their ag production because they no longer have the grass to sustain the same cattle herd.” “Elk are impossible to manage,” added Reyes. “We manage our cows, but thousands of elk are not manageable. Riparian areas are hard to control, as well as sensitive areas such as mule deer habitats.” “When 50 elk are doubled to 100 elk, it’s not that big of a deal,” said Farthing. “But, when we’re talking about 5,000 elk and doubling this number every few years, now we’re talking about a lot of elk.” WGFD proposed solution and concerns In the spring of 2021, WGFD announced the commission approve the addition of 2,000 more licenses for the 2021 elk season. According to the WGFD, there is an estimated 110,200 elk roaming the state. “Licensing is not going to fix the overpopulation problem the state of Wyoming has,” said Reyes. “The only real solution to stopping the problem is depredation – harvest the elk, give the meat to the needy and find companies that will utilize the animal’s byproducts.” WGFD has been focused on providing more access to the public, but local ranchers take pride in private property rights. Reyes believes private property rights should be taken to heart by both ranchers and the public, as private property rights are what sets the U.S. apart from other countries. “Allowing folks to go across private land to access public lands is a big issue. To me, it is no different than permitting someone to walk through my living room so they can get to my

to lease more grazing land to the cattle ranchers. Monetary compensation only alleviates the problem and does not fix the issue, noted Farthing. “There are five things the WGFD can do to manage elk populations,” said Reyes. “They are extra licenses for landowners; change the statue from cropland compensation to also include grassland; compensate landowners for grass loss and fence damages; WGFD needs to initiate a pilot program to reduce elk populations; and depredation to get elk populations to a manageable number.” “We’re cattle ranchers, not elk ranchers,” mentioned Farthing. “Raising cattle is what we know and what we do, and as these elk keeping doubling through the years, eventually all Wyoming will be is an elk country, rather than a cattle and cowboy country. 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MANDATES continued from page A1 “At its peak in 2007, Canadian imported hogs accounted for about nine percent of U.S. federally inspected (FI) hog slaughter,” according to USDA. “Since that time, live imports have not accounted for more than five percent of FI slaughter. USDA notes in the U.S., several factors combine to generate significant U.S. demand for Canadian finishing animals. “These factors include available slaughter capacity, abundant feed supplies and environmental regulation favoring the construction of hog-finishing facilities in Corn Belt states.” Stuck on both ends The Canadian Province of Manitoba regularly ships hogs to Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas for finishing. Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Pork notes, “A significant number of hog producers are unable to ship their weanlings to Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas as trucks have been canceled due to a lack of drivers.” It is estimated that Manitoba alone shipped three million head of hogs to the U.S. in 2021. Hog futures on the Chicago Board climbed 2.5 percent, the highest they have been since July of 2020. Dahl notes there is not enough infrastructure in place to finish out that many hogs in Canada. Following a drought across the Canadian prairies, many northern producers have relied on U.S. grains trucked in from the Midwest to feed a variety of livestock including hogs and cattle. While corn has continued to be brought into the country via rail, many truck-

ers hauling in dried distillers’ grains are stuck in Montana, unable to cross the border without being fully vaccinated. Compounding issues The pork industry has experienced loads of uncertainty since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. From labor shortages, to increasing cost of freight, many producers have reduced their herd sizes, which has kept the number of animals in the system lower than normal and the price of pork higher. Futures have risen for five consecutive sessions. “The industry still isn’t functioning normally, though the processing slowdown means a tighter pork pipeline currently and bigger picture we are trending into seasonally smaller hog supplies,” brokerage StoneX said in a note to clients. Unlike the beef production and slaughter, the window in which hogs can be slaughtered is extremely limited. The hog market relies on “just right” timing or the entire system spirals into a meltdown. It is estimated that about 350,000 pigs were euthanized on U.S. farms in 2020. Famed Colorado State University Animal Scientist Dr. Temple Grandin calls 2020 a disaster on all fronts of the pork industry. “It was a complete mess, a terrible mess in terms of animal welfare,” Grandin says. “It was a horrible waste of food. There were food kitchens begging for food and we sent pigs to the dump.” The trucking industry is also seeing the result of years-long issues coming to fruition. According to Jon Sam-

McDONNELL continued from page A2 only empowered the big four major packing plants. Let us hope President Biden’s new commission with the Department of Justice and the Packers and Stockyards Act is given subpoena power and the ability to hire outside anti-trust legal counsel. Without this, the cattle industry can’t expect a lot to come of it outside of a little handslapping. The industry needs stronger collusion laws and predatory pricing laws if new plants are going to survive. It’s long overdue. The last time I figured it, the packers were taking an additional $1 billion every two to three weeks out of the U.S. cattle industry on just their increased margins above their historic margins. This is a nation built on the foundation of protecting property rights and insuring opportunity. Instead, over the last several years, the indus-

try has had two major beef packers – JBS and Marfig (National Beef) – who are both Brazilian-owned with not one member of their family who ever fought or helped build this country, exploiting and plundering U.S. ag families who are at the heartland of this great country. This is a sad state of affairs, and far from what agency bureaucrats and academics prophesized would happen with increased consolidation. In fact, their false ideologies stating large corporations would be more efficient, and through those efficiencies pay producers more and charge consumers less, has proven to be just the opposite in the livestock business. Really it should be no surprise to anyone, as history is full of the negative results of such folks. Leo McDonnell is a rancher based in Columbus, Mont.

Mandates affect agriculture commodity transportation On Jan. 15, the Canadian government imposed a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the Canadian border from the U.S. and between Canadian provides. This move was mirrored by the U.S. on Jan. 22, mandating the vaccine for all non-U.S. truckers coming into the states via all ports of entry, including land, bridge and ferry terminals. Currently, hundreds of truckers and thousands of more supporters have created the Freedom Convoy 2022, which protests the mandates. Produce industry leaders have shared the combination of mandates have led to truck shortages and predatory pricing strategies, and notes the mandates have the ability to further affect produce supply. “The fresh produce industry has been proactively encouraging our employers and employees to comply with federal, state and local requirements regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations with significant success,” says International Fresh Produce Association Chief Public Policy Officer Robert Guenther. “Part of prioritizing public health and safety is ensuring access to a safe, abundant food supply remains uninterrupted.” Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)

son of the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry is currently short 80,000 drivers. Samson warns by 2030 and at current trends, the

gap could grow to 160,000. Nearly one million new drivers will need to be trained and hired in the next decade to keep pace with increased consumer demand

President Ron Lemaire shared the vaccine mandates have almost become the “straw that broke the camel’s back” on top of current challenges in the supply chain, which include a major shortage of truckers. According to Lemaire, a mid-sized Canadian distributor told CPMA they have not been able to find trucks for 15 to 20 percent of its loads coming from the U.S. While supply challenges are compounded by labor and transportation, port congestion has resulted in bare shelves at retail stores. In addition, some distributors are experiencing waits of up to three weeks or more for imported produce to be unloaded at ports, creating food waste. Lemaire says the issue must become a priority to decrease waste and continue providing stability in the food supply chain. “This is a priority for not only our government, but governments around the world, and industry around the world, to get those refrigerated containers out of the port and back into the system as quickly as possible,” he says. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and contributed to this article.

and an aging workforce. As barriers of entry into the already strained trucking force increase, the agriculture sector is staring down another year of uncertainty.

Callie Hanson is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Beyond the Beef: A Look Into 'Fake Meat' Alternative Proteins As I sat on a bar stool in Koloa, Hawaii this past week, waiting on my supper, I overheard a person ask their friend two seats down from me, “What’s the point of the Beyond Burger anyway? It’s basically a

real burger.” Cue me blinking one too many times with a look as if to say, “Please tell me I’m not the only one who heard this?” This brief encounter made me realize once

again how big certain issues can be to someone and how minute they can be to another. The fight between traditional protein and alternative protein – fake meat – has been something I have paid close attention to for four-plus years now. It dang near baffled me when I overheard someone who didn’t know the common ingredient list in alternative proteins; the calorie comparison of fake to traditional meat; heck, this person probably didn’t even realize there was an issue between stock

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fake meat producers are Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. Both companies have their products in stores and on the menu in chain and local restaurants across the country. These companies take a mixture of powders, flavorings and food colorings to create products which pose as traditional meats like burger, sausage, bacon – the works. This brings me to the ingredient. What’s in “fake meat?” Let’s compare a packaged Beyond Burger to packaged traditional ground beef. Here’s the laundry list of Beyond’s burger ingredients: water, pea protein, expeller-pressed canola oil, refined coconut oil, rice protein, natural flavors, dried yeast, cocoa butter, methylcellulose, and less than one percent of potato starch, salt, potassium chloride, beet juice color, apple extract, pomegranate concentrate, sunflower lecithin, vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, vitamins and minerals (zinc sulfate, niacinamide [vitamin B3], pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin B6], cyanocobalamin [vitamin B12], calcium pantothenate). Here’s the extensive list of ingredients in a pound of traditional ground beef: beef. Now, here’s an argument for you: Not all processed foods are considered “bad for you.” However, processed foods run the risk of being higher in sugar, sodium and fat – all of which are higher in a fourth-pound beyond burger patty than they are in a fourth-pound traditional beef patty. Which brings me to my next point. Is “fake meat” healthier? In order to answer this question, we must first define our terms. Because there’s a million definitions on the internet, y’all will have to settle for my short “test” to see if something is considered healthy in my book. Question one: How many calories? Keeping our example of alternative and traditional quarter-pounders, traditional beef wins. Traditional beef has 170 calories, while Beyond has 230. Question two: How much of the big three: fat, sugar and sodium? Beyond has higher numbers again, garnering 14 grams of fat, zero grams of sugar and 390 milligrams of sodium. Traditional beef? Eight grams of fat, zero grams of sugar, 70 milligrams of sodium. So, by my definition, traditional beef is healthier than Beyond Beef. Keep in mind, this is just my definition of what I consider “healthy.” The numbers may be facts here, but my definition is opinion.

However, looking line by line on each of these items’ nutrition labels, Beyond Beef has higher numbers in every category except cholesterol – Beyond has zero milligrams, beef has 65 milligrams – whether you like them or not, you can’t argue with numbers. What’s all the fuss? I wrote this subhead and couldn’t help but chuckle. How much time do you have? This is the part of the column where I take full advantage of the whole “columns are the opinion of the columnist” bit. The fuss started a few years ago, when Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown claimed he wanted to abolish animal agriculture, completely, by 2035. Seeing as animal agriculturists provide nourishment for a reported 98 percent of United States citizens, these comments weren’t taken too kindly. Beyond Beef CEO Ethan Brown, of no relation, has a similar public opinion of animal ag. Since these comments were made, it’s been an all-out war between agriculturists and antiag activists and it really all boils down to this: If an industry is feeding 98 percent of a population – millions of people – and it’s providing nutritious, affordable, tasty meals for consumers, why would you want to take it down? I, a self-proclaimed agvocate, wouldn’t have a problem with Impossible or Beyond had the companies’ leadership not gone out of their way to publicly bash and straight up lie about animal agriculture on multiple occasions. From their hateful comments to the promotion of falsified animalag related climate statistics, these two people have given me a bad taste in my mouth about alternative proteins. And I’m not just talking about the time I tried a Beyond Burger for experimental purposes and it reminded me of wet dog food. The bottom line Bringing it home to the original reason I wrote this column today: the comment I overheard while on my honeymoon. Alternative proteins, or “fake meat,” is exactly as their titles state. They are alternatives to meat; they are fake versions of meat. They are not the same as traditional meat and, in my opinion, should not be treated as such. You can have all the facts in the world, you can compare nutrition labels, you can debate over ethical reasons for this diet and ethical reasons for that diet, but at the end of the day, you can’t change the fact that a Beyond Burger is not a real burger.

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GrowinG Beginning Farmers & Ranchers in Wyoming internship program now accepting applications The GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2022. This program is part of a broader project offering education and practical experience to beginning farmers and ranchers across Wyoming. Goals of the internship program are to provide hands-on internships at working farms and ranches to Wyoming’s beginning farmers and ranchers each year in cooperation with state producer organizations and educational institutions. Applications to become involved are now being accepted from potential interns and site hosts. The program will fund around 10 internships per year with stipends of roughly $4,500 per internship. Eligible individuals will be 18 years or older who identify as someone who is ready to begin farming or has been involved in farming/ranching for less than 10 years. GrowinG interns that are also degree-seeking students are encouraged to seek academic credit for participating in the GrowinG Internship Program. Academic credit must be arranged in advance between the student and an academic advisor with the granting educational institution. Interns selected to participate will spend about 90 days on a host farm or ranch assisting with daily activities, learning from the manager and others. Successful candidates will work with the site host to establish start and end dates once an award has been made. Taking part in at least one agricultural educational event within the time frame of the internship is also expected. “Weekly work summaries will help the intern reflect on day-to-day work, educational experiences throughout the duration of

internship,” noted Ben Rashford one of the project coordinators. “Summaries will be posted to the project site to help others understand the benefits of participation.” Operators selected to host interns agree to provide room and board for the internship experience. Hosts will work with the intern to provide educational and safe learning experiences for the intern, keeping in mind their learning objectives where possible. “We encourage interested interns and agricultural operators to apply now,” said John Hewlett, project co-coordinator. “A state committee will select candidates and match interns with host sites in early March.” Online application forms are available at: GrowinG-WY.org. Separate tabs provide links to the intern and host application materials. The site also offers background information on the overall project, as well as valuable links to a collection of helpful resources and materials. Deadline for applications is February 28. For more information contact the GrowinG Internship Program at information@GrowinG-WY.org or GrowinG-WY.org. Ben Rashford is Department Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Rashford may be reached at (307) 766-2386 or brashfor@uwyo.edu. John Hewlett is a farm and ranch management specialist in the department. Hewlett may be reached at (307) 766-2166 or hewlett@uwyo.edu.

Apply at GrowinG-WY.org. Applications due February 28, 2022.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Anowar Islam, UW Extension Forage Specialist

Hay: Production, baling, testing, storage and feeding – Part I Many of us are very business or planning for hay familiar with hay. However, production as a beginner. basic principles and techI will focus on hay proniques are important to know duction, baling, testing and for better production, man- finally storage and utilizaagement and utilization of tion in this and future colhay. This information will be umns. especially useful for producStored feed as hay is very Colyer Hereford & Angus Generic Bull Sale.qxp_Layout 1 12/17/21 2:35 PM Page 1 ers who are new in the hay important for grazing ani-

mals. This is especially necessary during the time when pasture growth is minimal. Using hay can benefit producers in many ways. Hay can be completely mechanized, stored for long periods of time and can supply the nutrients adequately for most classes of livestock. During excess growth of pasture, hay can be cut from accumulated forage. This helps not only to minimize the waste, but also enhance new growth for later grazing. There are several important steps to consider for better hay production and utilization. These are described below in order of importance.

Selection of crop Species selection is the first step for hay production. Forage species must be selected based on the local adaptation of the species. Other factors play an important role in species selection and include the nutritional needs of animals to be fed, nutritional value of the hay to be produced, yield of hay and most importantly, the cost of establishment and maintenance of the crop to be planted. Types of crops, for example annuals versus perennials, are also important considerations for species selection. In general,

hay production can be more economical from perennials than annuals. Perennial crops can significantly reduce production cost because of there are no establishment costs after first year of establishment. This would be especially more effective if the nutritional requirements for the animals to be fed are low. Also, mixing grass and legumes could be another way to improve not only the hay production but also to increase the hay quality. In general, mixtures of grass and legumes will have better hay production and quality than grass or legumes alone. Reducing cost Minimizing the cost production of hay is the most important consideration in an effort to make hay production profitable. A large portion – roughly, 30 to 40 percent of expenses of hay production is associated with fixed costs.

The fixed costs are usually the same for each year regardless of other factors. Knowing the fixed costs can provide incentives for attaining high yield and high quality of hay. If the operation costs are minimized and efficient, a high hay production with high quality can be obtained. So, it is highly recommended that livestock producers who want to invest more money for producing hay should consider making the operation system more efficient. I will continue discussion on hay production and utilization, so please keep an eye on my future columns. Anowar Islam is a professor and the UW Extension Forage Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He can be reached at 307-766-4151 or mislam@uwyo.edu.

12:30 P.M. MST ~ AT THE RANCH, BRUNEAU, IDAHO LOT 34

LOT 101

LOT 10

AHA 44217592

AHA 44257544

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

C 88X GENESIS 1010

3.3 3.1 68 96 37 0.41 0.39 141

Goggle eyed, freckle faced bull that is very extended through his front third and shows you exceptional body length and very correct on his feet and legs. Hard to beat his total EPD profile. Dam is a top producing 88X daughter with an ABWR of 96 and AWWR of 111. LOT 77

C SPECIAL ADVANCE 0264 ET

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

Unique breeding prospect with so much to offer. Tremendous EPD profile and backs that up being stout made, high volume with tremendous muscle expression. Especially strong on carcass merit.

LOT 25

C SULL G16 GENESIS 1221 ET

LOT 35

3.4 2.7 59 97 33 0.82 0.17 141

Western Nugget Calf Champion Bull. Powerhouse herd bull prospect with a super EPD profile. A massive bull with extra rib, body depth, and muscle definition. His pedigree is stacked with maternal excellence with Belle Air and 4038 on the bottom side. Three full sisters were a highlight in our fall female sale averaging $16,800.

AHA 44257612

AHA 44257589

8.0 1.5 67 113 40 0.70 0.18 135

Performance and eye appeal all wrapped into a special package. It is hard to put a hole in his EPD profile and phenotypically he is fault free. Five full sisters were a sale highlight this fall and averaged $9200.

C 8086 SANCHO 1084 ET

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

LOT 36

AHA 44258275

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

AHA 44257610

1.2 2.6 59 90 29 0.66 0.21 140

C 1311 GENESIS 1062 ET

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

4.0 2.9 72 109 37 0.84 0.16 152

C 4038 G16 GENESIS 1086 ET

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

9.1 1.1 59 102 36 0.38 0.23 131

Elite herd bull prospect by the donor dam 1311. She continues to write Hereford history as the mother of herd bulls. She is a full sister to Miles McKee and is the mother of Special Edition, Double Your Miles, Diversified, Spot On and numerous others. We feel 1062 has the credentials to join those ranks. Freckle faced, ring eyed with extra length and body depth. 1311 has produced $977,800 in progeny sales thus far with 35 bulls and heifers averaging right at $30,000. Retaining 1/4 in herd interest.

A young herd bull prospect with a great future. His enhanced EPD profile ranks him among the breeds elite in numerous traits. He is hard to fault and is wide based, clean in lines, and fluid in his motion. One half interest in his dam sold for $97,500 to Bowling Ranch and has right at a half a millions in progeny sales thus far. She is an ideal Hereford female. Retaining 1/4 in herd use.

LOT 151

LOT 148

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AAA 20094891

AHA 44257611

C 5355C BELL AIR 1085 ET

CED BW WW YW MM REA MARB CHB

-0.5 3.9 54 83 33 0.53 0.10 118

A bull with a youthful looking appearance. Very elongated through his front end, and true in his stride. His dam was Reserve Grand Champion at Fort Worth and is a favorite with visitors at the ranch with a square, level udder. Six daughters have averaged over $16,000. This is her first son offered.

C WINNIE TRUE NORTH 1011 ET

CED BW WW YW SC CEM MILK $W $F $G $B $C

8.0 0.2 74 127 1.57 7 25 83 87 44 131 264

Out of the popular sire True North this son has an exceptional phenotype to go along with his data sheet. Flawless structure and build in a perfectly sized package for a western environment.

C SECURITY 1007

CED BW WW YW SC CEM MILK $W $F $G $B $C

12 0.5 70 122 0.16 15 29 80 94 41 134 242

First Security sons with added power, look and style. This one is out of a great young Playbook daughter with extra calving ease and performance.

~ OFFERING 250 BULLS & 45 FEMALES ~ Horned Hereford, Polled Hereford & Angus | Two-Year-Olds, Senior Yearlings and Yearlings

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Guy, Sherry and Katie Colyer, 208.845.2313 Kyle, 208.250.3924 • GUY cell: 208.599.0340 email: guy@hereford.com • FAX: 208.845.2314

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The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is soliciting project applications for potential 2022 funding. Project application information and materials can be found on the JIO/PAPO website at blm.gov/wyoming/ jio-papo/papo. Project applicants are required to use the 2022 PAPO application. Applicants should refer to the 2022 Project Ranking Score Sheet to provide information on PAPO strategic plan goals and priorities. Submitted projects should relate to PAPO’s strategic plan goals and priorities, as discussed in project application materials found at the website. The deadline for 2022 PAPO project applications is Feb. 28 for all applicants. The PAPO Board of Directors will make project funding decisions at the April 2022 Board meeting in Pinedale. This meeting will be advertised in early April 2022. PAPO project applications must be submitted electronically. To submit your application, get further information or if you are unable to submit your application electronically, contact Erica Husse, JIO/PAPO coordinator, at ehusse@blm.gov or by phone at 307-352-0227.

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the startup cost and provide the shippers a subsidy of $125 per container to offset some of the logistic costs of moving containers.” “We believe the combination of the subsidy assistance and location will help provide an expanded export of nuts, dairy, wine, meat, hay, tomatoes, citrus, rice, soybeans and other agricultural products,” shared Vilsack. “We’re excited about this and think it will service Asian markets.” The site is expected to be fully operational as early as March 2022. Export loss “The administration has been laser focused on agriculture exports since these supply chain disruptions began,” said Porcari. “The U.S. is the largest agriculture exporter, but there is much more we can do as California ports had a nine percent drop in containerized agriculture exports between May and September of 2021; with a 15 percent drop at the Port of Long Beach; 18 percent drop at the Port of Los Angeles; and a staggering 34 percent drop at the Port of Oakland.”

These drops translate into a $2.1 billion loss for California agriculture exports during the same time period, and has had a nationwide impact, mentioned Porcari. Causes for loss There are several reasons why the U.S. is experiencing an ag export supply crisis. Porcari elaborates on these issues affecting the agriculture supply chain. “First, because of the economics of containers right now – exporting an empty container is simply more valuable to ocean carriers than a container filled with agriculture products,” he explained. “The second reason is the record setting volumes in container traffic COVID-19 brought. The economy shifted spending from restaurants and theatres to buying imported goods.” “The third reason is loss of ocean carrier service. They are concentrating on fewer ports and the most lucrative service,” continued Porcari. “We’re attacking the problem from both ends – finding ways to incentivize and stream-

USDA announces partnership U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans on Jan. 31 to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif. to improve service for shippers of U.S.-grown agricultural commodities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnered with the Port of Oakland to set up a new 25-acre “pop-up” site to make it easier to fill shipping containers with ag-ricultural commodities. In a USDA press release, it was noted fewer containers have been made available for many U.S. agricultural commodities. USDA announced it is now taking action to reduce shipping disruptions that have prevented U.S. agricultural products from reaching their markets. “COVID-19 revealed vulnerabilities across our supply system, both at our ports and in the agricultural sector,” Vilsack said. “As the economy has made an historic recovery, it has put additional strain on the supply chain. This partnership with the Port of Oakland builds on our aggressive approach to addressing challenges within the supply chain and sends a strong signal that we are committed to working across the administration and with state, local and private partners to mitigate complex port capacity and congestion issues and to keep American agriculture on the move.” The “pop-up” sites will provide space to prepare empty containers beginning in early March, and agricultural companies and cooperatives will have easier access to these containers, according to USDA. The sites will also host the ability to pre-cool refrigerated shipping containers to receive perishable commodities. While there is great hope for the expansion of space at the port through this partnership, Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) says, “this isn’t going to solve the problem,” because shippers deliver product to the U.S. and leave ports with empty containers. Vilsack responded by noting the USDA’s efforts are “not the only solution, but an important first step.” U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said, “USMEF appreciates the efforts of USDA, the Port of Oakland and other agencies to address a situation which continues to frustrate U.S. exporters. We realize there is no magic solution to the shipping difficulties confronting exporters at U.S. ports, but improving access to containers is certainly a step in the right direction.” Halstrom continued, “The Port of Oakland is an essential, strategic outlet for U.S. red meat exports, especially for chilled product destined for our key Asian markets, and our members look forward to utilizing the new container site.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and contributed to this article.

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line agriculture exports and working with these ocean carriers to restore service.” The announcement for the Port of Oakland is only one part of a multi-prong strategy on agriculture exports, he shared. Restoring southeast Asian and far East services is important in general and the partnership announced is not the only solution, but a step in the right direction, mentioned Porcari. One of the ways USDA is doing this around the country, is by developing pop-up sites in Oakland and Georgia with more to follow, he said.

Needed regulatory reform “The problem is ocean carriers do not understand this is a two-way street, and until they understand the message, all the good things that are being recommended, simply won’t fix the problem, until there is a law that says, ‘You can’t do it,’” said Garamendi. “It’s a three-pronged issue,” added Johnson. “We do need investments in the ports, and we have operational adjustments being made, but the industry does need regulatory reform.” “Right now, the interest of the ocean carriers is not

particularly well-aligned to the interest of American shippers,” continued Johnson. “We cannot take our foot off the pedal; we have to make sure we continue to push the agenda forward.” Johnson recommended a three-pronged solution through efficiency and effectiveness of agenda dollars, operational adjustments and passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) in the Senate. On Dec. 8, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the reform act to address the ongoing supply chain crisis and provide

critical updates to the international maritime transportation system, which has been impacted by COVID19. “We are an exporting nation and it is clear from the data and evidence that agriculture exports are being disadvantaged right now, and that is unacceptable,” commented Porcari. “The pop-up site is not the only solution, it’s an important first step,” concluded Vilsack. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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CALENDAR

Feb. 12 Feb. 14

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

EVENTS

Feb. 6-10 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 9-10 Feb. 15-16 Feb. 17 Feb. 24 Feb. 24-25 Feb. 28

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

Feb. 14

Society of Range Management Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, N.M. For more information, visit rangelands.org. Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Game and Fish Headquarters, 5400 Bishop Blvd., in the Elk Room. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 1-5 p.m., Grizzly Room, Park County Library. For more information, call 307-754-8836. Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Platte Valley Bank conference room, 2021 Main St., Torrington. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov. Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days, Fremont Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information, call University of Wyoming Extension at 307-332-2363. WESTI Ag Days, Worland Community Center, Worland. For more information call the University of Wyoming Washakie County Extension Office at 307347-3431 or e-mail washakiecounty@uwyo.edu. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 1-5 p.m., Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull. For more information, call 307-7548836. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Homesteader Hall, Park County Fairgrounds, Powell. For more information, call 307-754-8836. 37th Annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney, Neb. For more information and to register, visit wia.unl.edu. 21st Annual Casper College Doornbos Agriculture Lecture Series, 6 p.m., Wheeler Concert Hall, Casper College, Casper. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit support.caspercollegefoundation.org/event/doornboslecture-featuring-dr-jan-pol/e388379. 33rd Annual Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend, Winnemucca Events Complex, Winnemucca, Nev. For more information, call 775-6235071 or visit ranchhandrodeonv.com. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 9 a.m., Hot Springs County Weed and Pest, Thermopolis. For more information, call 307754-8836. Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, Cache Valley Event Center, Logan, Utah. For more information, visit cvcowboy.org. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 9 a.m., Washakie County Extension Office, Worland. For more information, call 307754-8836.

SALES Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12

G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-837-2540, 307-837-2925, 307-837-2279 Durbin Creek Ranch 10th Annual Bull Sale, Big Horn Basin Livestock Auction, Worland, 307-921-8825, durbincreekranch.com Jindra Angus 22nd Annual Production Sale, at the Bull Center, Clarkson, Neb., 402-920-3171, jindraangus.com Booth’s Cherry Creek Angus Annual “Progress Through Performance” Bull Sale, at the ranch, Veteran, 307-534-5865, 307-532-1830, 307-532-1532, boothscherrycreekranch.com Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-680-7359, 307-680-8266, powderriverangus.com Flying M Angus 5th Annual Bull Sale, Wright Agricultural Complex, Wright, 307-660-5755

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Broadcasting and Online Bidding Available At lmaauctions.com. Please visit to fill out an application and view auctions. Feb. 3 - 379 Hd. BULLS Murraymere Farms - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1670# .......................$10850 1 Blk Bull, 1660# .........................$9600 1 Blk Bull, 1605# .........................$9600 Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1925# .......................$10100 Crumley, Chad - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1980# .........................$9900 Protsman, Jr., Jerry Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1465# .........................$9300 COWS River Valley Land & Livestock - Lovell 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1703# ..........$8175 1 Blk Cow, 1655#........................$7950 1 Blk Cow, 1555#........................$7650 2 Red Cows, avg. 1300#............$7500 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1413#..............$7350 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1483#..............$7300 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1548#..............$7250 1 Blk Cow, 1510#........................$6950 Hoodoo Land Holdings LLC - Cody 1 CharX Cow, 1390# ..................$7800 2 CharX Cows, avg. 1220# ........$7600 2 CharX Cows, avg. 1273# ........$7000 Murraymere Farms - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1220#........................$7700 1 Blk Cow, 1315#........................$7550 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1485#..............$7500 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1523#..............$7350 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1430#..............$7300

Feb. 14

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1370#..............$7100 1 Blk Hfrette, 1120# ....................$8000 Ward, Paul - Thermopolis L U Ranch - Worland 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1398#..............$7700 2 BWF Hfrettes, avg. 1030#.......$9650 00 1 Red Cow, 1415# ......................$74 River Valley Land & Livestock - Lovell 2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1108# ..........$9100 Riley, Michael - Burlington PAIR 1 Red Cow, 1595# ......................$7550 Riley, Michael - Burlington Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1255#........................$7500 1 RWF Pair.........................$1325/Hd. 1 Blk Cow, 1460#........................$7350 1 RWF Cow, 1340# ....................$7250 • Upcoming Sales • 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1550#............$7200 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1638#............$7050 Feb. 9 – Wednesday Flying V Cattle Co. - Manderson Durbin Creek Bull Sale 1 Blk Cow, 1285#........................$7450 Feb. 10 – No Sale 1 Blk Cow, 1465#........................$7300 Grey Bull River Land - Meeteetse Feb. 14 – Monday Feeder & 00 1 Blk Cow, 1540#........................$74 Weaned Calf Special 1 Blk Cow, 1818#........................$7350 Feeder Cattle Only 1 Blk Cow, 1440#........................$7150 Feb. 17 – All Class Cattle, RJS Ranch - Shell Sheep & Goat 1 Blk Cow, 1585#........................$7300 1 Blk Cow, 1240#........................$7200 Feb. 24 – Bred Cow Special 1 Blk Cow, 1285#........................$7150 March 3 – All Class Cattle Stoffers, Shawn - Greybull March 10 – All Class Cattle 1 Red Cow, 1375# ......................$7250 March 14 – Monday Feeder & 1 Blk Cow, 1490#........................$6950 Ward, Paul - Thermopolis Weaned Calf Special - Feeder 1 Blk Cow, 1205#........................$7150 Cattle Only TD Farms, Inc. - Worland March 17 – Weigh-Up Special 1 Blk Cow, 1450#........................$7100 w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & HEIFERETTE Grey Bull River Land - Meeteetse Goat 1 Blk Hfrette, 905# ....................$10600

Consignments – Monday, February 14 • Feeder & Weaned Calf Special Diamond S – 20 steers, blk & red, 20 heifers, blk & red, 600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned in September, hay fed • Randall Jones – 37 mixed blk/BWF, 700-800#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned Nov. 20, bunk broke, heifers bangs vacc, alfalfa and a little corn • Max Wright – 30 mixed Char/AngusX, 700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, bunk broke, alfalfa & silage • Half Right Cattle Co. – 30 mixed blk, 500#, 2 rounds of shots, poured, weaned, bunk broke, pulp silage & corn • Murraymere Farms – 40 bred cows • Troy John Corbett – 24 bred cows, 6 ST, calve March-May, bred to Lucky 7 & Clay Creek Angus bulls, 20 weigh-up cows.

Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18

SALES

Hay Auction, Solen, N.D., 701-663-9846, 701-425-2072 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ree Heights, S.D., 605-870-0161, 605-870-6172, fawcettselmcreekranch.com Pilakowski Angus Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale, Lightning Valley Ranch, Arthur, Neb., 308-249-0885, pilakowskiangus.com Big Sky Salers 38th Annual Salers Focus Bull Sale, Stockmen’s Livestock, Dickinson, N.D., 406-557-6259 Douglas Booth Family Angus 30th Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com Shaw Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Caldwell, Idaho, 208-459-3029, 208-880-9044, shawcattle.com Wooden Shoe Farms Maternal Value Added Bull Sale, at the ranch, Blackfoot, Idaho, 208-681-4169, 208-604-0235 Rees Brothers Spring Angus Bull Sale, at the ranch, Morgan, Utah, 801-668-8613, 801-949-8960, reescattle.com Hoffman Ranch Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Thedford, Neb., 308645-2279, 530-604-5096, 406-425-0859, hoffman-ranch.com Lewis Brothers Angus 42nd Annual Bull Sale, St. Onge Livestock Auction, St. Onge, S.D., 605-391-2044, 605-391-7090, grandviewangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Chuck Larsen Cowboy Poet/Humorist/ Storyteller/BSer Thus read the heading of the biography for Chuck Larsen when he served as emcee and cowboy poet for the first annual Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering (GECG) in Encampment 20 years ago. In the program booklet, compiled by yours truly, Chuck was described (in part) as: Chuck and his wife Linda have a little place north of Saratoga where they keep a few horses and mules. Although Chuck’s job as manager of Carbon Power and Light takes up most of his time, he still finds plenty of opportunity to dab his rope on a little day work for ranchers, breakin’ colts, fixin’ fence, packin’ mules into high country, announcing a rodeo or two and every once in a while, wranglin’ a few dudes; as well as writing and reciting cowboy poetry. Chuck’s unique style of writing and performing his own brand of poetry will allow you to ‘visualize’ his cowboyin’ experiences as he relates them. WARNING: Chuck also has an imagination that takes the bit in its teeth once in a while and has a run-away!! Chuck’s poetry has the ability to make you roll in the aisle with laughter or bring a sentimental tear to your eye, as you hear, see and become a part of his performance. As the pitch man for the “Gathering,” Chuck often made me and others part of the performance with a few quips and jabs – all in good fun and to the delight of the crowd. Chuck was scheduled to perform at the 20th anniversary of the GECG. However, with

his passing, he will be honored by the committee and fellow performers during the July 15-17 event. Here’s another of his poems. Takin’ Care of the Nuptials By Chuck Larsen Linda and I were makin’ plans for our weddin’ day And were following all the rules. Then she scared the heck plumb out of me when she Started talkin’ about “takin’ care of the nuptials.” My mind raced back through the years To what schoolin’ I’d endured. But “nuptials” didn’t ring a bell And I shuddered at the sound of the word. Now this weddin’ business is OK, And I’m more than willin’ to convert. But as for “takin’ care of the nuptials,” No way… especially if it hurts! You see I was raised up around bulls, Cows, heifers and steers,

And I sat there in a cold sweat with “Takin’ care of the nuptials” ringin’ in my ears. Now I’ve crossed my shinin’ bride-to-be a time or two And for a little gal she’s tough. I always thought weddin’s were a special time But this “nuptials” thing sounded pretty rough. I started havin’ second thoughts, Then thirds and fourths, it was time to evacuate. Linda saw that I was all head up And about to rush the gate. She asked what was up and I told her I wasn’t so sure about signin’ the lease. Especially if “takin’ care of the nuptials” Didn’t leave me in one piece. I felt the fool when she explained About the “nuptials” and their role. And I was mighty relieved realizin’ That they’d leave me whole. You see nuptials ain’t What I was thinkin’ about at all. It’s weddin’ vows, weddin’ bells, weddin’ rings, The “I do’s” and all that wherewithal. So on our weddin’ day I promised To be brave and my worry about nuptials I’d forget. That is unless the preacher shows up And he’s the local vet.

Cover of compact disk entitled “Stock Tank Reflections,” recordings of cowboy poetry by Chuck Larsen. Photo by “Post” Stevens. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 2-2

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

Steers Heifers

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

842

Centennial 1-28 Crawford

80-98.50 56-77.50

65-97

89-93.50 59-84

$860-$1700 $1100-$1400

No Report 231 184-205

191-226.50 151-186

172.50-209.25 163.25-172

151-186 147.50-160

153.50-168 142.50

145-153.25 131-140

85-105.25 60-76.50

64-75.50

Torrington 2-2 5461

224-233 195

209-235 185-194

195-218 168-182

173-196 159-166

165-180 146-153.50

150-165 146-149.25

90-103.50 54-79

89-102.50

St. Onge 1-28 1505

77-107 53-133

$900-$1675

Big Horn Basin 2-3 379

93-108.50 69.50-81.75 170-212 160-187

198-216 150-188

163-208 141-198

155-186 149.50-162.25

147-164 135-145.50

136-159 134-135

83.50-107 58-78.50

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

Month

Week Prev

This Week

159.50 165.10 169.33 179.23 180.93

166.73 171.80 175.63 185.13 186.88

MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.77 7.82 7.73 7.74

7.52 7.58 7.52 7.53

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.25 -0.24 -0.21 -0.21

SETT PRICE

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

6.25 6.23 6.16 5.79

6.17 6.17 6.13 5.80

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

OATS FUTURES

Centennial

No Report

SETT PRICE

St. Onge

No Report

National Sheep Summary As of January 28, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly steady to 25.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 15.00 higher. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 4,888 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. Western Video Auction sold 1740 feeder lambs in California and 500 feeder lambs in Oregon. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4,557 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 100-160 lbs 240.00-265.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs 277.50-280.00, few 365.00; 155-165 lbs 215.50-220.00.. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 231.00-245.00, few 280.00-320.00; 150-160 lbs 221.00-231.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 390.00-420.00, few 430.00; 60-70 lbs 382.00-414.00; 70-80 lbs 370.00-396.00; 80-90 lbs 344.00379.00; 90-110 lbs 330.00-336.00, few 370.00. wooled and shorn 59 lbs 398.00; 60-70 lbs 394.00-400.00; 74 lbs 392.00; 80-90 lbs 340.00-372.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 70 lbs 395.00; 98 lbs 320.00. hair 73 lbs 385.00; 89 lbs 350.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 400.00-410.00; 61 lbs 405.00; 70-80 lbs 375.00-385.00; 80-90 lbs 350.00-380.00; 90-100 lbs 340.00-350.00. hair 67 lbs 295.00; 88 lbs 330.00. Billings: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 188.00-216.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 200.00-220.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 170.00-210.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 130.00145.00; Cull 1 120.00-125.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 135.00-160.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 165.00-202.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 150.00-175.00; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 145.00-170.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 155.00-170.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 138.00-175.00; Cull 1 42.00-100.00. Billings: 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: 66 lbs 400.00; 85 lbs 345.00; 96 lbs 320.00. South Dakota: 50-60 lbs 343.00-349.00; 60-70 lbs 366.00371.00; 70-80 lbs 310.00-342.00; 80-90 lbs 310.00-338.00; 99 lbs 281.00; 100-110 lbs 262.00277.00; 114 lbs 233.00; 125 lbs 219.00; 133 lbs 220.00. Billings: no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: mixed age hair 70-130 lbs 215.00-250.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: bred middle age hair 315.00/head; hair ewes with lambs 160.00/family. South Dakota: red young 340.00/head; bred middle age 322.00/head. Billings: no test. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 30,000 compared with 33,000 last week and 36,000 last year.

+7.20 +6.70 +6.30 +5.90 +5.95

CORN FUTURES

71-110

No Report

Daily Grower Bids Region Price Southeast WY 5.8675-6.2675 Southeast WY 7.0900-7.1900 Min-Dak 45-46/cwt Min-Dak 45/cwt Den-Rate 30/cwt 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

Change

WHEAT FUTURES

PAYS

US #2 Yellow Corn US #1 HRWW US #1 Black Beans US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans US #1 Great Northern Beans #1 Light Red Kidney Beans

+3.77 +5.12 +4.83 +3.98 +3.83

SETT PRICE

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Volume

141.60 146.75 141.53 139.88 144.43

SETT PRICE

Month

Auction

137.83 141.63 136.70 135.90 140.60

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Stock Cows Pairs

Riverton 2-1 2017

Billings 2-3 2761

This Week

FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 4, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Month

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of January 28, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was up 15 at 1407 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 42,794 bales were offered with sales of 91.2 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0156 at .7073 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 8.37 - .03 6.28-7.12 18 80s 7.03 - .08 5.27-5.97 19 70-80s 5.69 - .07 4.27-4.84 20 64-70s 4.76 - .06 3.57-4.04 21 64s 4.52 - .07 3.39-3.84 22 62s 4.42 - .09 3.32-3.76 23 60-62s ---------------------24 60s ---------------------25 58s 3.04 - .03 2.28-2.59 26 56-58s 2.52 + .00 1.89-2.15 28 54s 1.50 - .01 1.13-1.28 30 50s 1.32 - .02 0.99-1.12 32 46-48s 0.95 + .01 0.71-0.81 Merino Clippings 3.22 - .01 2.42-2.74 Eastern Market Indicator was up 15 at 1407 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0156 at .7073 percent of the U.S. dollar. Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of February 3, 2022 Compared to last week, all reported hay sold steady on a thin test. Most contacts continue to get calls daily as livestock owners look for hay. Some contacts have limited supply of 2021 hay and some have put a load or two on video hay auctions trying to optimize a higher price. A skiff of snow was reported in some areas of the state along with cold temperatures. Per Wyoming NRCS week Feb. 1 snow pack is at 88% with the basin high in Laramie at 107% and basin low in the South Platte at 58%. Last year the state ave was at 76% and in 2020 was at 107%. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 230 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 315 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Small Square, 3 tie 240-260 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200 Alfalfa Cubes 320 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Square 270-280 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Nebraska Hay Summary As of February 3, 2022 Compared to last week on comparable trades of baled hay and ground/delivered products sold steady. Dehy pellets and suncured pellets in the Platte Valley sold steady. Dehy pellets in the Eastern part of the state 10.00 higher, sun-cured steady. Demand varied across the state. There is still some hay left to sell across the state. Some farmer/feeders are holding on to some hay inventory. May start moving some loads if the weather holds on to be pleasant. Quite a few cornstalk bales that are in loose hands to be marketed. Arctic like temperatures mid week with balmy 50s in the forecast by the weekend. Very limited moisture across the state. Some areas along the Kansas/ Nebraska boarder received some moisture Wednesday. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 130-145 Corn Stalk Large Round 45-60 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 200 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good/Premium Large Round 140-150 Prairie Meadow Grass - Fair Large Round 85-90 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 8/bale

Week Prev

This Week

6.55 6.25 5.76 5.20

7.28 6.92 6.24 5.44

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.08 -0.06 -0.03 +0.01

Change +0.73 +0.67 +0.48 +0.24

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

MARCH MAY JULY AUGUST

This Week

14.48 14.54 14.53 14.27

15.44 15.47 15.42 15.05

Change +0.96 +0.93 +0.89 +0.78

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

292.27 438.88 248.74 240.53 381.83

288.31 435.48 243.93 239.60 372.77

224.86 364.04 194.54 184.88 296.73

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

This Week

136.95 136.63 218.00 217.98

Prior Week

137.50 137.12 217.92 217.99

Last Year

112.44 112.64 177.56 177.77

Alfalfa

Pellets Suncured 315 Pellets Dehydrated 340 Brome Grass - Good Large Round 135/bale Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 180 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 260 Pellets Dehydrated 280-290 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Medium Square 135/bale Small Square 9.50/bale Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Good Medium Square 120 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 95 Large Round 60-65 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 210-220 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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By Paul Dykstra

Market update Regardless of which market we might discuss, “uncertainty” is an accurate descriptive term. U.S. equities are unsettled with interest rate hikes currently delayed but promised in March, according to the Federal Reserve. This background has done little to settle the equity markets, and this spills over to cattle and beef. A couple of strong days headlined cat-

tle futures this week, following up a very choppy futures trade a week ago. Cash cattle trade this Feb. 1 found feedyards fairly bullish and packers equally responsive in the range of $140 per hundredweight (cwt). Trade was regional at this price, but the $3 per cwt increase over the Jan. 25 average found feedyards willing to sell their better cattle.

A broader view of fed cattle prices for January reveals a sideways price trend, with very little tie from boxed beef values to fed cattle prices. Packer efficiency improved last week, with an incremental uptick in the slaughter pace to 643,000 head, a 1.1 percent increase over the prior week. As reiterated many times before, larger slaughter rates are key to the success of every supply chain sector. There is no downside to larger head counts at this time. The historical bias for beef demand for the month of February is lower. As a matter of fact, February tends to be the low-demand month of the year. This can practically be thrown aside in

2022 because of the smaller harvest pace. Beef inflation is a twopronged anomaly today. Of course, the broader economy is reflecting the inflationary

Because Americans Love Beef The Summer Grilling Campaign generated over 12.2 million impressions in the top 5 most populated states:

conditions across all consumer goods. Yet, retail beef prices continue to bear the added burden of the imbalance in supply and demand. Boxed beef values last week were mixed, with the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) cutout reported slightly lower but Choice and Select values a bit firmer. Early the week of Jan. 30, the daily pricing shows a softer pricing trend across the board. Two primary factors are continued concerns of COVID-19 and the fact current retail beef price levels are record high for this time of the year, 20 percent higher than the same period last year. Regarding COVID-19 concerns, end users are likely debating the normal Valentine’s Day beef demand will be lessened. Cowherd implications The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Jan. 1 cow herd inventory, published this Jan. 30, confirmed a two percent decline in the beef cow herd, along with a one percent decline in feeder cattle supplies. This is relatively in line with earlier estimates, although some had projected the beef cow decline fractionally smaller than the USDA number. Implications mov-

ing forward for cattle markets remain unchanged due to this report, as these facts were already priced in to the market. Good news for cattlemen from a price perspective, as the outlook is quite bullish with smaller supplies expected to heat competition for feeder cattle. As we’ve noted, feeder and fed cattle futures contracts in the deferred months have priced this in for some time now. In the near term, placements of feeder cattle have been robust in the fourth quarter and January is likely to show another strong month of placements. For the 2022 marketing year, this has front-loaded the calendar year with cattle directed more heavily toward feedlots. Fewer are going out to graze on small grain pastures due to dry conditions. The second half of the year has risk toward fewer fed cattle supplies in terms of the typical seasonal balance. Of course, this has opposing implications for buyers and sellers of fed cattle during this period. Paul Dykstra is the assistant director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef.com.

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Future of sustainable ranching discussed by leaders in beef production On Jan. 26, Farm Country Updates hosted a webinar called “The State of Sustainable Ranching,” in which three panelists from across the beef value chain sat down to discuss the current state and bright future of sustainable beef production. During the webinar, Merck Animal Health Associate Director Janette Barnard, Tyson Foods Vice President of Marketing and Premium Foods Kent Harrison and U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe, provided their perspective on sustainability in the beef industry. Basis of sustainability Across the nation, there are many different definitions of sustainable beef, according to Lyons-Blyth. She shared the foundation for sustainable beef means “taking care of the land, taking care of animals, taking care of the people and making money.” When looking at the entire beef value chain, sustainable beef is ensuring producers can be profitable while meeting consumer expectations, she continued. The producer plays a pivotal role in the sustainability of a market. The value, in any supply chain, whether its branded or commercial cattle, is held within the consumer, explained Harrison. “Sustainability is the antithesis of what the consumer actually wants to think about – consumers don’t want to think about making money when it comes to being sustainable, but instead, making the world a better place,” added Harrison. Not only is the product offered to the consumer important, but also how the product is marketed. Consumers make a lot of decisions based on how they feel, noted Harrison. “As long as beef is relatively affordable, we find time and time again consumers want to eat beef, and the value is rooted in the consumer,” said Harrison. “Producers have to be conscious how consumers view products.” Snapshot of consumer perspective Today, there is a substantial difference between generations in how customers view products. “We’re finding older

consumers gravitate towards the tried-and-true information they grew up with,” said Harrison. “Individuals 56 years and older look at the world from the perspective of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) meat grades. Individuals below 39 years of age start to gravitate towards products that are civic in their claims – all-natural, environmental or organic.” A critical difference between generations of consumers is younger consumers want to understand animal welfare and how the animal was raised, shared Harrison. “The good news, again, is raising livestock humanely is what ranchers and farmers have been doing for decades,” said Harrison. Priority indicators “One of the most important things to remember is farmers and ranchers have always been focused on efficiencies – doing things better and passing down the operation to the next generation,” explained Lyons-Blythe. “The ‘feel good’ messages help consumers understand, but it’s equally important for producers to be able to back up the ‘feel good’ messages with facts.” The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is working on compiling useful information for the consumer on what is being practiced in the industry. The roundtable’s six high-priority indicators include animal health and well-being; efficiency and yield; water resources; land resources, air and greenhouse gas emissions and employee safety and well-being. These six indicators are the foundation of the framework defining beef sustainability for the entire food chain, explained LyonsBlythe. “Today it’s about what kind of beef is being marketed. Is it certified beef? Is it grass-fed Charolais cattle? Tell me what it is,” added Barnard. “The consumer market has bifurcated, and there are different segments interested in different things to the extent producers can align attributes and incentives around the supply chain.” Through the information complied by the roundtable, producers will be better able communicate with consumers about their products.

“If we can talk about how the industry is a good part of not only the environment, but changing some of the climate conversation around methane and carbon equivalence with some of the best practices, then the industry can appeal more to the consumer,” added Harrison. Sustainable beef in the future The panelists concluded by discussing what sustainable beef might look like in the next five years. “My goal on the roundtable would be to see the American public believes all beef is sustainable,” shared Lyons-Blythe. “I would also hope producers will be getting paid for the marketing of sustainable beef. The bottom line is, it’s a legacy – it’s beef consumption.” Harrison added, “In looking at the data, 76 percent of consumers want to know where their beef comes from.” “Continuing to tell those

stories of the producer community in how they are evolving into an even more sustainable production practice system is so important,” said Harrison. “Let’s show consumers that producers are making this great product and how they work every day to make the product more sustainable and more environmental responsible to meet a climate goal.” “In five years, I believe the industry will see a large percentage of cattle sold through dedicated supply chains, which means they will be aligned around a specific attribute,” concluded Barnard. “The second thing is, in five years the industry will see solid carbon markets and changes in producer incentives as we continue to have conversations about beef.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

Management plans explained Grazing management plans not only impact land and water resources, but also air and greenhouse gases, shared U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe. “The more formal producers can make grazing management plans, the easier it is to measure what has been done in the past and the better impact producers can make towards key indicators affecting the consumer,” she continued. Lyons-Blythe recommended two things producers can do to reduce emissions on their operations. “One of the things producers can do to reduce emissions is by starting a grazing management program today,” said Lyons-Blythe. “Start planning and documenting the operation’s grazing management plan. Is it rotational grazing? What does the grass look like today compared to previous years? A lot of sustainable marketing approaches will be asking what grazing management practices are being utilized.” The second thing she suggest is tagging calves which can help producers determine if resources are being lost. “Each cow consumes resources and if she doesn’t produce a calf, get rid of her,” concluded Lyons-Blythe. “The only way to track this, is by tagging calves.”

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AFBF applauds water case On Jan. 24, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall commented on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear Sackett versus Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which challenges EPA’s overreach of its Clean Water Act jurisdiction. “AFBF is pleased that the Supreme Court has agreed to take up the important issue of what constitutes ‘waters of the U.S.’ (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. Farmers and ranchers share the goal of protecting the resources they’re entrusted with, but they shouldn’t need a team of lawyers to farm their land. We hope this case will bring more clarity to water regulations,” said Duvall. “In light of today’s decision, we call on EPA to push pause on its plan to write a new WOTUS rule until it has more guidance on which waters fall under federal jurisdiction,” he concluded. “For the past 10 years, Farm Bureau has led the charge on elevating the issue of government overreach in water regulations. The goal is simple, clean water and clear rules.”

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Horseshoe Valley Chariot Races host quick-footed teams and promote youth leadership Glendo – The Glendo Rodeo Committee hosted the Horseshoe Valley Chariot Races Jan. 29-30 with great attendance over the weekend. Chariot teams competed in four divisions based on speed. Results In Division One, Morgan Quarter Horses Team One, driven by Roy Morgan, Jr. of Guernsey had a total time of 45.88 seconds, closely followed by Morgan’s second team –

Morgan Quarter Horses Team Two – with a total time of 46.04 seconds. The first place team in Division Two – Children’s Inheritance – was driven by Stretch Austin and placed with a total time of 47.1 seconds. Nelson Quarter Horses, driven by Tom Nelson, placed second with a time of 47.13 seconds. Division Three’s winning team, T&M Jack’s Brats, was driven by Jenny Clutter for a

time of 48.05 seconds. Another team driven by Stretch Austin – Wheeler & Stretch – came in second in the division with a time of 48.7 seconds. Morgan Quarter Horses Team Three, driven by James Olguin, placed first in Division Four with a time of 50.05 seconds. Running for a second time, Morgan Quarter Horses Team Two, driven by Roy Morgan, Jr., placed second in the division with a total

time of 50.51 seconds. Club involvement Over the weekend, the Horseshoe Livestock 4-H Club hosted a 50/50 raffle which raised $2,395. Merit Hartman of Glendo won the split and donated her winnings back to the 4-H club. The Glendobased 4-H club plans to use the funds to purchase livestock showing and fitting equipment, including a cattle chute and lamb block. Additionally, the club

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partnered with the Platte County 4-H Leadership Team and gave half of their raffle earnings to be put towards the team’s travels. State races The Wyoming State Chariot Races will be hosted by the Glendo Rodeo Committee March 5-6 at a new location north of Glendo at the airport. The committee would like to thank Sandra Sommers of the Horseshoe Valley Ranch

for hosting the races and their involvement over the last 18 years. A team calcutta will take place during the state race with proceeds going towards the Glendo FFA Chapter, Horseshoe Livestock 4-H Club, Platte County 4-H Leadership Team and the local church youth group. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, February 1 Market Report • 2018 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments

COWS BASIN 1 Cow, 1770# ................................. $76.25 KINNEAR 1 Cow, 1235# ................................. $75.50 CROWHEART 1 Cow, 1415# ................................. $74.50 FORT WASHAKIE 1 Cow, 1255# ................................. $73.50 CROWHEART 1 Cow, 1760# ................................. $73.25 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1420# ................................. $72.00 COKEVILLE 1 Cow, 1555# ................................. $71.50 3 Cow, 1496# ................................. $70.50 LYMAN 1 Cow, 1455# ................................. $70.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1545# ................................. $69.50 RIVERTON 7 Cow, 1345# ................................. $69.00 6 Cow, 1350# ................................. $68.50 PAVILLION 1 Cow, 1600# ................................. $68.00 CASPER 3 Cow, 1308# ................................. $67.50 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1250# ................................. $66.50 LYMAN 1 Cow, 1150# ................................. $66.00 COKEVILLE 1 Cow, 1275# ................................. $65.00 BULLS LANDER 4 Bull, 1738# ................................ $105.25 1 Bull, 1815# ................................ $104.50 1 Bull, 1945# ................................ $103.00 2 Bull, 1950# .................................. $99.50 3 Bull, 1790# .................................. $99.00 2 Bull, 1912# .................................. $98.50 5 Bull, 2006# .................................. $98.00 2 Bull, 1740# .................................. $97.00 1 Bull, 1770# .................................. $95.00 1 Bull, 2170# .................................. $93.50 1 Bull, 1785# .................................. $93.00 PINEDALE 1 Bull, 1655# .................................. $91.00 CROWHEART 1 Bull, 1700# .................................. $88.00 LANDER 1 Bull, 1680# .................................. $87.00 1 Bull, 2130# .................................. $85.00 STEERS THAYNE 4 Steer, 337#................................ $240.00 EDEN 5 Steer, 376#................................ $231.00 FARSON 12 Steer, 408#................................ $226.50 BOULDER 12 Steer, 452#................................ $225.50

LANDER 20 Steer, 473#................................ $217.00 FARSON 57 Steer, 509#................................ $209.25 BIG PINEY 12 Steer, 514#................................ $206.00 LANDER 2 Steer, 517#................................ $200.00 BIG PINEY 39 Steer, 576#................................ $187.50 KINNEAR 2 Steer, 585#................................ $187.00 FARSON 178 Steer, 625#................................ $186.00 SHOSHONI 48 Steer, 676#................................ $168.50 FARSON 58 Steer, 706#................................ $168.00 RIVERTON 4 Steer, 718#................................ $155.50 SHOSHONI 6 Steer, 750#................................ $153.50 POWELL 20 Steer, 849#................................ $153.25 THERMOPOLIS 8 Steer, 903#................................ $145.00 HEIFERS EDEN 5 Heifer, 327#............................... $195.50 THAYNE 10 Heifer, 333#............................... $192.00 RIVERTON 2 Heifer, 550#............................... $189.50 THAYNE 15 Heifer, 432#............................... $186.00 ENCAMPMENT 5 Heifer, 434#............................... $185.50 RIVERTON 8 Heifer, 458#............................... $181.00 EDEN 53 Heifer, 482#............................... $175.75 LANDER 3 Heifer, 511# ............................... $175.00 KINNEAR 8 Heifer, 513#............................... $172.00 SHOSHONI 2 Heifer, 545#............................... $165.25 FARSON 8 Heifer, 608#............................... $160.00 RIVERTON 10 Heifer, 611# ............................... $156.00 7 Heifer, 614#............................... $155.00 89 Heifer, 685#............................... $152.50 1 Heifer, 705#............................... $151.00 POWELL 4 Heifer, 722#............................... $145.50 4 Heifer, 732#............................... $141.50 SHOSHONI 3 Heifer, 755#............................... $141.50 POWELL 22 Heifer, 812#............................... $140.00 LANDER 9 Heifer, 907#............................... $132.00

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BRED COWS @ NOON

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

BRED HEIFERS Gardner Ranch - 20 Blk Ang Bred Hfrs. Bred to LBW Paint Rock Blk Angus Bulls. To start calving March 10th. Fancy bred, one brand, high desert! BRED COWS Ramona O’Neal Estate - 100 Blk Ang & AngX 6 Yr OldST Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve March/ April. Complete dispersion of high elevation cows. Garth Walker - 80 Blk Ang & SimAngX 5-10 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang & small % Hereford Bulls to calve April/May. Complete dispersion of high elevation cows. Bred to powerful bulls! Z/C Livestock - 45 Blk Ang 3-10 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Registered Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Complete dispersion of registered cows. Majority of cows originated out of Split Diamond Angus. Cows selling as commercial, registration can transfer at buyer’s request & expense. Proven cows that have produced calves that qualified for Seedstock Marketing (Certified Angus Beef Seal). High desert! 5 Registered Red Ang 5 Year Old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bull to calve March/April. High desert. Ellis Ranch - 25 Blk Ang & AngX 3-5 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve April/May. 15 Blk Ang & AngX 8 Yr old-ST Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve February/March. Rec Bovishield Gold FP5, VL5 & Scourboss @ Fall Preg Test. Nice, high elevation. One brand cows! Rusatt Ranch - 37 Blk Ang & AngX Running Age Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve April/May. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, 8-way & poured end of Nov. Hugh Steele - 35 Blk AngX (small % Red) Bred cows 3-ST. Bred to Reg Reyes & Lucky 7 Blk Angus high elevation bulls to calve March/April. Received shots & poured this fall. Cows are born and raised above 7000’! Dennis Ranch - 26 Blk ST Bred Cows. Bred to Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls. Comp vacc & wormed @ Preg Test. One iron! High elevation. Gardner Ranch - 23 Blk Ang ST Bred cows. Bred to Paint Rock & Heart Dot Blk Angus bulls. To start calving March 10th. Nice, one brand, high desert cows!! Diamond X - 15 Blk Ang & AngX 3-5 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Registered Blk Ang bulls to start calving April 1st. V3 Quarter Box - 10 Blk ST Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. WEIGH UPS Darwin Griebel - 20 Weigh Ups Ron Lucas - 1 load weigh ups

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS Arapahoe Ranch - 175 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 550# 50 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 400-450#. Rec Bovishield One Shot & Ultrabac 7. Knife cut. Age & source verified - IMI Global. 100% all natural. Sired by Diamond Peak & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Weaned over 60 days. Hay fed. Green, very high quality! Robert McMurry - 120 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. Sired by Simmental & Hereford Bulls. Nice, one iron calves!

TUESDAY MARCH 1 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ SO CATTLE BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

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 Hancock Angus - 50 Yearling Registered Blk Ang Bulls. PAP, semen tested & Carcass Ultrasounded. Average PAP score of 37.6. Selling sons of SAV Renown & Jorgensen Ideal Encore. (1:00 PM) 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.

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 307-868-2595 or any Breeder

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

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

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