Roundup for 1.4.25

New World Screwworm protections discussed by NCBA Page 2

Dairy consumption climbs to 64-year high Page 9

Risks of feeding moldy hay to livestock outlined Page 11

Gift for reclamation project matched through UW SER Page 18

Quick Bits

Snow Report

In the third snow report for Water Year 2025, the state’s snowpack telemetry data reads 85% of median, with a basin high of 101% and a basin low of 11%. Last year, the state was at 68% and at 117% in 2022. The report and a map displaying basin snow water equivalent percentages of median for the state may be found at wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/ nrcs.html

VAPG Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development will hold an informational webinar via Zoom on its Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program Jan. 7 at noon. The VAPG program helps agricultural producers who wish to expand their customer base enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. For more information or to register, visit rd.usda.gov/ programs-services/businessprograms/value-added-producer-grants-0

U.S. Fertilizer

On Dec. 18, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for American farmers and lower food costs for U.S. consumers. USDA is awarding more than $116 million through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program to help eight facilities expand innovative fertilizer production across the U.S. These investments will increase U.S. fertilizer production by 11.8 million tons annually and create more than 1,300 jobs in rural communities.

Farm Show

The Colorado Farm Show will be held at Island Grove Park in Greeley, Colo. Jan. 28-30. Themed “Feeding the World, Fueling Tomorrow,” the free event will offer ag exhibits, farm equipment and educational seminars. For more information, visit coloradofarmshow.com or call 970-356-9426.

On Dec. 30, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the purchase and permanent protection of the 640-acre Kelly parcel, a picturesque landscape known for mountain

officially purchases the Kelly parcel

views and world-class wildlife habitat within Grand Teton National Park.

According to the DOI press release, the parcel was part of the Wyoming school trust lands and had been

the largest remaining piece of unprotected land within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park, offering essential connectivity for wildlife in the southern Greater Yellowstone Eco-

system, which is one of the last remaining, nearly intact temperate ecosystems on the planet.

“Today marks an incredible milestone – decades in

Funding Deal Passed

Economic assistance in the future for America’s producers

On Dec. 21, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Relief Act 2025, which included the latest continuing resolution (CR), providing the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations to federal agencies through March 14, continuing federal projects and activities, providing disaster relief appropriations and economic assistance to producers and extending the 2018 Farm Bill.

The 118-page CR was cleared by the Senate with a vote of 85 to 11 after the House passed it on a 366 to 34 vote.

The final CR did not include a provision to raise the debt ceiling, but it allocates $110 billion for disaster relief and agricultural aid, including $21 billion for agricultural disaster assistance, $10 billion for farmer aid and a oneyear extension of the farm bill.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced significant obstacles in building consensus after initial bipartisan legislation failed to advance, primarily over the issue of including debt ceiling measures.

Please see FUNDING on page 12

BLM releases ROD for Rock Springs RMP

Nearly a year and a half after the publication of its controversial draft resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Rock Springs Field Office (RSFO), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed and released a record of decision (ROD) and approved RMP (ARMP) on Dec. 20, 2024.

The agency’s plan was initially brought to the public’s attention when a draft RMP and EIS were published on Aug. 18, 2023, initiating a 90-day public comment period which was later extended through Jan. 17, 2024 and stirring up opposition across the Cowboy State.

During this time, the BLM held three in-person public meetings and received more than 35,000 comments. Additionally, Gov. Mark Gordon appointed a task force to develop recommendations on the draft plan.

According to the BLM, the ARMP will guide multiple-use management of nearly 3.6 million acres of BLMadministered public lands and 3.5 million acres of mineral estate across Lincoln, Sweetwater, Uinta, Sublette and Fremont counties, “balancing responsible resource development, grazing and community use with outdoor recreation, wildlife needs, habitat conservation and cultural resource protection.”

BLM also claims the ARMP “incorporates input from the governor and state representatives; local governments; the livestock, mining, oil and gas and recreational industries; as well as conservationists, hunters and anglers, utility companies and motorized recreation users.”

This past year will go down in history as Wyoming’s second worst wildfire year in terms of acreage burned, following the infamous Yellowstone wildfires of 1988 which scorched 1.7 million acres of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

In 2024, more than 2,000 wildfires burned over 850,000 acres, 70 percent of which were private and state lands, with a financial toll of more than $55 million.

Many producers lost countless livestock, vast stretches of fence line and massive amounts of feed right before the winter months.

Therefore, post-fire recovery was top of mind for many of the producers who gathered in Casper in early December

Rule reminders

WLSB and state vet address frequently asked questions about ADT Rule

On Nov. 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule went in to effect.

This rule requires identification (ID) tags for interstate movement of sexuallyintact cattle, yak and bison 18 months of age or older; cattle, yak and bison of any age used for rodeo or recreation events or shown for exhibition and all dairy cattle be both visually and electronically readable.

A factsheet coauthored by the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and Wyoming Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Rose Digianantonio outlines the requirements under the new rule and answers producers’ most frequently asked questions. What is animal disease traceability?

According to the factsheet, animal disease traceability is defined as “the ability to obtain information about infected and exposed animals likely to spread disease.”

This information includes where animals are, where they have been and when they were at each location, which can be used

for the annual Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show, where experts presented on herd and rangeland health following a devastating year of fires.

South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly kicked off the morning session of the Progressive Rancher Forum with a presentation on fire-related herd health issues.

Burns

Although the last of the embers were put out months ago, Daly noted herd losses will likely continue as some fire-related health issues don’t show up immediately.

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It's All About Food Security

As many of us return to work after the holidays, I have great hopes for the coming year. Those of us in agriculture are optimistic, but we are also cautious, as we know times can change easily and quickly.

For years, it seems like we have been fighting the same old issues, and we have, especially on public lands.

As time goes by, I find there are more people wanting to use a larger part of public lands, water, wildlife and places to recreate. I understand we all share in the multiple uses of these public lands, but there are also private lands and their respective rights intermingled within public lands, such as water rights and grazing permits which are legal entities.

The public needs to understand ranchers pay for their livestock to graze public lands, whereas sportsmen and recreationists use the lands for free. So, as a Bureau of Land Management or a U.S. Forest Service permittee, I have some chips on the table. It is a legal asset. If I sell my grazing permit, I have to pay taxes on it, just like selling land.

Now some recreationists are wanting to cross private lands to reach federal lands for free. A lot of landowners are okay with this, as long as they get permission to cross, but lately a few hunters have been crossing without permission and showing no respect for private lands. Some feel riding an ATV or side-by-side gives them the right to go anywhere they want.

Whether I cross someone’s backyard in town or a hunter crosses my private land at the ranch, it is a violation of the same trespassing laws. The only difference is my backyard is bigger.

As a rancher, I’m concerned about the government using large blocks of public lands for wind or solar power as this will hurt recreation and ranching and, at some point, the feeder lines into the energy fields will cross private lands using emi nent domain.

Ranchers and farmers across Wyoming should be con cerned about the industry wanting the state’s water with dis regard for agriculture’s water rights. There is currently a legal case in the upper Platte River Valley that could result in the state’s water being turned into a commodity like it is in Colorado.

Agriculture should be concerned over the Tribes gaining control of federal grazing permits to run bison. They need to see first if it works on a large scale on reservations and what management will be needed first.

Agriculture needs to keep battling the misguided national dietary guidelines developed by vegans and extreme animal activists. We don’t want to eat beans three times a day.

These concerns should be everyone’s concerns. The big issue is not protecting ag, but it is protecting food security. Protecting ag is how America can always have food.

America has the greatest and safest food supply in the world. To accomplish this, farmers and ranchers need land to grow crops and raise livestock on. We lose thousands of acres every year for multiple reasons, including foreign countries buying farm lands.

We need to be more careful of our ag lands.

GUEST OPINIONS

Protecting the Herd from New World Screwworm

Every cattle producer knows pests are a challenge to their operations, but some pests are far more dangerous than others.

One of the new threats to the nation’s herd comes from the New World screwworm (NWS), which is currently advancing through Central America into southern Mexico and could soon be at our border. A nasty pest

NWS is a fly with a particularly gory way of harming our cattle.

Female NWS flies lay their eggs in open wounds or body orifices, and when the larvae hatch, they burrow deep into the skin like a screw driving into wood. These maggots feed on cattle’s tissue, causing larger wounds as they go.

NWS flies and their burrowing larvae cause extensive damage to cattle and infestations can spread rapidly.

In 1966, we eradicated screwworms in the U.S. through sterile insect technique. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) bred ster-

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ile male NWS flies which mated with wild female screwworms and failed to produce offspring.

Eventually, these flies died out in the U.S., and now they only exist in a handful of South American countries.

Unfortunately, these flesh-eating flies are now on the march north.

Since 2022, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of NWS in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala.

Just last month, screwworms were discovered in southern Mexico, which raised red flags for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).

Once in Mexico, it is easy for screwworms to travel north and appear on our southern border. These flies can hitch a ride on people, livestock or wild animals – not to mention the thousands of vehicles and cargo containers traveling through Mexico to the U.S.

On high alert

We know how devastating it would

be if NWS returned to the U.S., which is why NCBA is raising the alarm now.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Fire recovery program offered

For ranchers and other land managers affected by 2024 wildfires in northeast Wyoming, the University of Wyoming (UW) Johnson County Extension Office will offer an educational rangeland management program in Buffalo on Jan. 14.

The in-person meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Twing Room of the Johnson County Public Library. UW Extension personnel and local, state and federal agency representatives will be present to share strategies for managing grazing and invasive weeds in the wake of the 2024 wildfires.

“We know the 2024 wildfires impacted huge swaths of rangelands in northeast Wyoming, including nearly 175,000 acres in Johnson County alone,” explains UW Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Micah Most. “This program is intended to help folks in our agricultural community think through their next steps when it comes to managing their range resources.”

Registration is required and can be completed by visiting bit.ly/range-recover-16 or calling 307-684-7522. There is no cost for attendance. Lunch will be provided for those who register prior to noon on Jan. 7.

Recordings of the proceedings will be available after the event on the UW Extension YouTube channel.

For more information, contact the Johnson County Extension Office at 307-684-7522.

Public meetings scheduled

The Bureau of Reclamation announced four public meetings scheduled for Jan. 8-9 to share information regarding the Fort Laramie Tunnel Reconstruction Project in accordance with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

These meetings are intended to provide agencies, interested stakeholders and the public with the opportunity to learn about the Fort Laramie Tunnel Reconstruction Project and information in the draft environmental assessment (EA), ask questions regarding the content of the draft EA and the NEPA process, provide comments on the draft EA, understand the next steps of the NEPA process and hear an update on the plan for construction.

The meetings are scheduled for 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. on both days. On Jan. 8, meetings will be held at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell, Neb. and at the Fort Laramie Community Center in Fort Laramie on Jan. 9.

A digital copy of the draft EA will be available for public review and comment at usbr.gov/gp/nepa/sopa. html from Jan. 7 through Feb. 7.

Questions or comments regarding the EA may be directed to Contracts and Compliance Branch Chief Stacey Johnston at sjohnston@usbr.gov, 307-261-5631 or Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 1630, Mills, WY 82644.

H5N1 reported in human

On Dec. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced it detected the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) in Barron County in the northwestern part of the state. The human case follows an infected flock of commercial poultry identified in Barron County the prior week.

The person identified is a female farmworker who had exposure to the infected flock. The case was identified through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene and is pending confirmation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DHS, in coordination with Barron County Health and Human Services, is monitoring 19 farmworkers from the commercial poultry farm who may have been exposed to the virus and has provided them with information to protect their health.

The risk to the general public in Wisconsin remains low, according to DHS. People who work with infected animals or have recreational exposure to them are at higher risk.

Caused by influenza A viruses, the disease can cause illnesses ranging from very mild to severe depending on the strain and species affected. The disease can spread from infected birds to people by contact with infected birds, commingling with wild birds or their droppings, equipment or clothing worn by anyone working with the animals.

The virus does not spread easily from animals to people. People who have gotten sick with bird flu have been in direct contact with infected animals.

Symptoms of bird flu in people include sore throat, fever, muscle aches, cough and eye infections.

Anyone who develops symptoms of flu or an eye infection and has been in contact with animals who may have been infected should stay home and call their doctor’s office or clinic before visiting so they can take precautions to ensure other patients are not exposed to the virus.

Treatment for bird flu may include hospitalization, supportive care and the use of antivirals.

Governor reviews complaint

On Dec. 19, 2024, Gov. Mark Gordon received a verified complaint from eight qualified electors of Weston County alleging acts of misconduct or malfeasance by the Weston County Clerk and requesting removal from office.

Following the mandated process set out in Wyoming statutes, the Governor’s Office will examine the verified complaint and conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether the allegations justify pursuing the requested statutory removal process.

At the end of this investigation, the governor will make a determination on the request, which will be forwarded to the complainants and the Weston County Clerk.

Given the very serious nature of the potential consequences involved, removal of an official duly elected by the voters of Weston County, preserving the objectivity and integrity of this process is crucial. Consequently, the governor will have no comment on this investigation while it is ongoing, focusing instead on reviewing and determining relevant facts.

RAC announces meetings

The Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC) has announced its 2025 meeting dates.

A Jan. 29 in-person meeting is scheduled at the Cheyenne State Office. Virtual participation will be provided via Zoom and the meeting is open to the public. The public is responsible for their own transportation and meals.

In-person meetings are also scheduled for April 23, July 9 and Oct. 21 at one of the BLM’s Wyoming field offices, exact locations to be determined.

Virtual participation will be provided via Zoom and the meetings are open to the public. The public is responsible for their own transportation and meals.

Zoom meeting links, times, locations, agendas and registration information will be posted to the RAC’s webpage two weeks in advance of meeting dates, located at blm.gov/getinvolved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/wyoming

National bird designated

President Joe Biden signed legislation introduced by Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) cosponsored the legislation.

Reps. Brad Finstead, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber (all R-MN); Angie Craig, Dean Phillips, Betty McCollum and Ilham Omar (all D-MN); Dan Newhouse (R-WA); Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the House companion bill.

The bald eagle has proudly been depicted as the national symbol of the U.S. since June 20, 1782, when the nation’s Founding Fathers at the Second Continental Congress approved the Great Seal of the U.S.

Since this time, the bald eagle has appeared on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings, sports teams and other government-related items. Today, the bald eagle is synonymous with American life and this legislation will officially designate it as the national bird of the U.S.

Calving College scheduled

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension will offer a comprehensive three-part webinar series titled “Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season.”

The live webinar will be offered on Jan. 8, 13 and 15 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. and will conclude with an interactive in-person workshop offered in four different locations on Jan. 21-23.

The event will provide invaluable information for farmers, ranchers and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process.

Webinar series topics include understanding the stages of labor, what happens to the cow and calf during delivery, recognizing and managing abnormalities and when and how to assist delivery; post-calving care for cows and calves and keeping the cow and calf healthy and thriving.

The registration fee is $80 for the webinar series plus the workshop. The workshop is only $30.

To register, visit cvent.me/3YDblK

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Laramie County wins award

The Laramie County Fair is proud to announce its recognition by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) with multiple prestigious awards in the Hall of Honor Communications competition.

These accolades celebrate the fair’s outstanding marketing efforts and creativity in engaging with the community.

The awards were presented during the IAFE Annual Convention, held in Phoenix on Dec. 7, 2024.

The Laramie County Fair’s achievements include first place for Miscellaneous Marketing, second place for Digital Advertising Video, third place for Promotional/ Advertising Poster and the Judges’ Creative Award, a distinguished recognition honoring exceptional creativity across all entries in the Hall of Honor Communications competition

The Hall of Honor Communications awards spotlight excellence in fair and event marketing across various categories, showcasing innovative ideas to inspire and uplift the industry. The Judges’ Creative Award is a testament to the Laramie County Fair’s unique ability to connect with its audience.

As an important part of the Laramie County community, the fair continues to set the standard for engaging and impactful events to bring people together. These awards reaffirm the fair’s commitment to excellence and creativity in all aspects of its programming.

For more information about the Laramie County Fair, visit laramiecountyfair.com

USPS prices to increase

According to Nextstart Media, Inc., the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will raise shipping prices in early 2025 while keeping the cost of first-class stamps unchanged.

The proposed price hikes, which would take effect Jan. 19, include a 3.2 percent increase for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express services. USPS Ground Advantage rates would rise by 3.9 percent, while Parcel Select services would see the steepest increase at 9.2 percent.

The price adjustments were approved by the USPS Board of Governors and have been filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission for review.

The new rates require approval from the commission before taking effect.

The USPS said it will not increase prices for mailing services in January, meaning the cost of sending regular letters will remain the same.

The rate changes are part of “Delivering for America,” the agency’s 10-year modernization plan to achieve financial sustainability. The adjustments will help support $40 billion in planned investments in personnel, technology and infrastructure improvements, according to postal officials.

Unlike mailing service rates, which are tied to the consumer price index, shipping service prices are adjusted based on market conditions.

BLM seeks public input

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rawlins Field Office initiated a 15-day public scoping period prior to preparing an environmental assessment (EA) for the Lucky Star Wind Transmission Line Project in Carbon and Albany counties.

National Environmental Policy Act analysis is a required part of the process. The EA will analyze the possible project as well as other alternatives.

Lucky Star Wind, LLC plans to construct, operate, maintain and eventually decommission 24.8 miles of new 230-kilovolt alternating current transmission lines, including 4.8 miles crossing BLM managed land and 20 miles of non-federal lands. The project involves a 300-foot temporary right-of-way (ROW) and a 250-foot permanent ROW to facilitate construction, operation and maintenance of the project over a 50-year period.

Planned work on BLM land includes the construction of 38 above-ground H-frame transmission towers, along with temporary work areas and pulling and tensioning sites. To minimize impacts, existing roads and two-tracks will be used to access the project ROW during construction and no new crossings of perennial streams on BLM land are planned.

The transmission line will connect a 500-megawatt private wind farm in Albany County to PacifiCorp’s Aeolus and Freezeout substations near Medicine Bow, with segments on BLM land primarily aligned within the West-Wide Energy Corridor, a BLM-designated energy-transmission corridor.

The scoping period will conclude on Jan. 7 at 4 p.m.

For questions, contact the Rawlins Field Office at 307328-4224. Submit written comments to the Rawlins Field Office, PO Box 2407, Rawlins, WY 82301-2407, Attn: Lucky Star Wind Transmission Line Project.

Water plan challenged

According to the Wyoming Business Report, ranchers and landowners in Carbon County have filed an appeal against a water exchange plan approved by the Wyoming State Engineer for HF Sinclair.

The plan, as approved, allows the Texas-based corporation to transfer water from the North Platte River to its oil refinery in Sinclair, just east of Rawlins. Local ranchers and landowners contend the approval violates Wyoming water laws and have requested the Wyoming Board of Control overturn the decision.

The appeal focuses on the intended water usage and compliance with existing Wyoming law, which designates water removed from the North Platte River solely for farming and irrigation.

According to HF Sinclair’s application, however, the corporation intends to use the water for industrial refinery operations. The appellants argue HF Sinclair’s plan constitutes a “change of use” under Wyoming law, not an “exchange.” They assert a change of use requires a separate legal process, which has been bypassed in this case.

The timing of the proposed exchange is another key concern. A lawful water exchange requires a simultaneous trade, but HF Sinclair’s plan falls short of this standard. The corporation proposes to take water annually from the North Platte River between February and April, while providing replacement water only during the irrigation season from May to September. The appeal argues this staggered approach fails to meet the legal definition of a water exchange.

Local ranchers and landowners are also concerned the plan may violate a 2001 agreement, known as the Nebraska vs. Wyoming decree, which governs water use from the North Platte River. They point out HF Sinclair’s proposal lacks clarity on how replacement water will be delivered, raising fears of potential mismanagement or illegal use of water resources.

The appeal also highlights technical and procedural issues.

The Wyoming Board of Control is currently reviewing the appeal. Carbon County communities, ranchers and landowners hope the appeal will result in a more balanced and lawful approach to water management, safeguarding Wyoming’s resources for all of its citizens.

Lummis joins MAHA caucus

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced she is joining the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) caucus led by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS). The MAHA caucus will focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods, improving primary care and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases.

“America is sicker than ever, and President-Elect Donald Trump has made it a priority to address America’s chronic disease epidemic,” said Lummis. “I am partnering with Marshall to make America healthy again and hold the federal agencies who have failed the American people accountable.”

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Trump’s nominee for Department of Health and Human Services secretary, has endorsed the creation of this new caucus which will work to build a stronger and healthier America.

OBITUARIES

James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr.

Oct. 1, 1924 – Dec. 29, 2024

James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th president of the U.S. and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully on Dec. 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Ga., surrounded by his family. He was 100 years old –the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

A Georgia peanut grower, Carter was the last farmer to occupy the White House from 1977-80.

Farming was always part of Carter’s life story and background. He took over his parents’ 360-acre farm in Plains, Ga. in the southwest part of the state. The primary crop was peanuts, which became a symbol of Carter’s background as he grew in political prominence.

Carter’s farm also grew

cotton, corn and other crops and raised cattle, chickens and hogs. Carter’s farm is now preserved as a national historic park and is managed by the National Park Service. Carter is expected to be buried there next to his wife Rosalynn, who passed away in 2023.

Beyond his presidency, Carter was known for his humanitarian work and focus on human rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his decades of work promoting peace and conflict resolution, as well as his role in the Camp David Accords in 1979.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) remembered Carter as the last farmer to occupy the White House as the recipient of NFU’s Meritorious Service Award to Humanity – its highest honor – in 1992. NFU also noted Carter appointed NFU Member and Organizer Bob Bergland as his secretary of agriculture.

“President Carter’s agricultural roots prepared him to serve this country with grace and compassion through a difficult time and continue his humanitarian efforts for the remainder of

APHIS announces updates

As part of its ongoing efforts to stop the further spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and give farmers tools to help combat the disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing an interim final rule to update the conditions for poultry facilities to receive indemnity and compensation after testing positive for HPAI.

Based on evidence strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, APHIS will now require farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection and before receiving future indemnity payments.

Despite the combined efforts of APHIS, state and federal veterinary officials and industry outreach, some poultry farmers continue to face biosecurity challenges and, in some cases, experience multiple infections on their farms.

Under the interim final rule, if a commercial poultry farm affected by HPAI wants to restock their poultry and be eligible for future indemnity on this restock, the premises will be required to pass a biosecurity audit by APHIS before restocking. APHIS will also require a biosecurity audit for commercial poultry premises within the “buffer zone” prior to movement of poultry onto the premises if the owner wishes to be eligible for future indemnity for the poultry moved onto the premises.

Additionally, APHIS will not pay indemnity for flocks moved onto premises in active infected zones if the flocks become infected with HPAI within 14 days following the dissolution of the control area around an active infected premises.

A producer who does not make corrections recommended in APHIS’s biosecurity audit will not be eligible for indemnity payments if the premises experiences future infections within the same outbreak.

This interim final rule will be effective upon publication in the Federal Register. At this time, APHIS will accept public comments at regulations.gov/ All comments must be submitted on or before March 3. After the comment period closes, APHIS will publish another document in the Federal Register including a discussion of any comments received and any amendments the agency is making to the rule.

his life,” said NFU President Rob Larew.

Carter served as secretary of the Plains High School FFA Chapter. He later became the only FFA member to be elected as U.S president. He once described FFA as one of his favorite organizations and said, “It’s been an integral part of my life.”

Carter was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rosalynn and one grandchild. He is survived by his

children Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory

by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”

There will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., followed by a private interment in Plains, Ga. The final arrangements for Carter’s state funeral, including all public events and motorcade routes, are still pending. The schedule will be released by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region at jtfncr.mdw.army. mil/statefunerals/

FEEDERS

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the official tribute website to the life of President Carter at jimmycartertribute.org

This site includes the official online condolence book, as well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating his life. The Carter family has asked in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307.

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Ernie Giorgis 120 Mostly Hfrs few Strs, 450-500#, Weaned 60+ Days, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Birth, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots, Heifers are Bangs Vac., Third Party Verified thru Rancher to Rancher All Natural

Mark Swanson 110 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 575#, Weaned since Nov. 8, Bunk Broke, Been on Ground Corn and Grass Hay, Branding & Precond Shots Doug, Kim, Cole & Jackie DesEnfants 108 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 700-750#, Weaned 75-80 days, Bunk Broke, Light Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Shots

TJ & Lindsey Hollingsworth 106 Blk/Bwf Hfrs & Strs, 500-600#, Weaned 70 days, Bun Broke, Grass Hay Fed, Birth, Precond & Booster Shots

Johnny Hubenka 100 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Weaned since Nov. 2, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Slash RS Ranch LLC 100 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 35+ days, Been on Long Stem Hay; Grass/Alfalfa Hay Mix, Been on a Salt and Mineral Program since Birth, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots

Lightning Creek Grazing LLC 100 Blk/Bwf few Red Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Weaned 90 days, Running Out on Pasture; supplemented with Grass Hay as Needed, 1# Oats, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots

Mark & Amanda Huffsteteler 100 Blk /Bwf Strs, 550-650#, Weaned 60+ days, Been on Barley/Alfalfa Hay Mix, Branding & Precond Shots

Antelope Springs 95 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 400-550#, Weaned late Oct., Grass Hay Fed, Branding & Precond Shots

Mike Hornecker/Steer Ranch 90 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned since Oct. 1, Running Out, Hay Fed, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots

Bell-otte Cattle Co. 90 Angus/Hereford Strs & Hfrs, 530-550#, Weaned 60 days, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding & Weaning Shots

Grant Weaver 85 Blk/Bwf (3 Rwf) Strs & Hfrs, 350-725#, Weaned 60+ days, Bunk Broke, High Roughage Ration, Branding & Precond Shots

Darcy & Logan Leistritz 80 Mostly Blk few Red (2 Char) Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, 2 Rounds of shots

Matt Carr 75 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned for 75+ days, Running out on Alfalfa Hay Meadows supplemented with OLS Tubs and Grass/Alfalfa Hay Mix, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots

Bonham Ranch 70 Red/Rwf Hfrs (6 Strs), 500-550#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots, Age & Sourced, All Natural, SAV, NHTC, BQA Verified thru IMI Global, Allied Access Red Angus, Heifers make good Replacement Heifers

Harvat Cattle & Hay 70 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Weaned 45 days, Been on Alfalfa Hay, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots

Mike & Heidi Romsa 67 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 570-670#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, High Roughage Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Jennifer Scheer 65 Blk/Bwf/Red Hfrs, 525-600#, Weaned 75+ days, Running out on Native Hay Meadows, Cake Broke, Complete Mineral Program, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots, Some would make Good Replacement Heifers, Home Raised

David Sherrod 61 Red Angus Strs, 600-700#, Weaned since Oct. 1, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Shots, No Implants, FCCP Red Angus Tags for Age and Genetics, Schuler Red Angus Genetics

Cody & Anne Waite 56 Blk/Bwf few Red/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 600-700#, Weaned 60+ days, Light Grower Ration, Branding & Weaning Shots

Scott Ranches LLC 55 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned since Oct. 15, Bunk Broke, Ground Hay & Cracked Corn, Branding & Precond Shots

Bowers Farms 49 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 650#, Weaned since Oct. 20, Bunk Broke, Hay & Silage Ration, Branding & Precond Shots

Arnold Tollefson 48 Blk/Bwf/Rd/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 400-525#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Running out on Pasture, 3#corn/day, Oat Hay as Needed, Branding & Precond Shots

Dylan Hager 45 Mx Strs, 600-650#, Weaned since Oct. 1, Bunk Broke, Been on a High Roughage Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots

Thank Ashenhurst 45 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 450-500#, Weaned 45+ days, Hay Fed, Lick Tubs, Branding & Weaning Shots, Producer All Natural SAREC 44 Blk/BWf Strs, 630#, Weaned 120 days, Bunk Broke, Ground Alfalfa, Corn Silage, 25% Cracked Corn, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots

Dalles Ranch 44 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-575#, Weaned a long time, Bun Broke, Grass Hay Fed, Mineral Program, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots

Chris Birkmaier 40 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned 60+ days, Running out supplemented with Hay, 2 Rounds of Shots, Home Raised

Riley & Mandy Morava 40 Mx Strs, 475-485#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed with 2# of Corn, Branding & Precond Shots. EID Tagged, NHTC All Natural Verified thru Samson

E A Cattle Co. 35 Blk/Bwf/Rd/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-700#, Weaned a longtime, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots

Alexander Cross Inc. 34 Red Strs & Hfrs, 620#, Weaned 75+ days, Grass Hay Feed, Cake Broke, Branding & Weaning Shots

KU Family Ranch LLC 33 Blk Angus Baldy Strs & Hfrs, 650-725#, Weaned 45+days, Been on Mountain Grass supplemented w/Alfalfa Hay, Been on a Complete Mineral Program, Branding Shots

TJA Feeding 30 Blk/Bwf/Rd/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-700#, Weaned a longtime, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots

Josh Weaver 30 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 60+ days, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots

Tom Herbst 21 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 350-475#, Weaned 75 days, Running Out on Pasture, Alfalfa/Grass Hay, Lick Tubs, 2 Rounds of Shots

Matt Kay 18 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 540-550#, Weaned 90+ days, Hay Fed, 20% Cake, Bunk Broke, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots

Matt Garber 11 Red/Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Been on Hay and Grain Ration, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural

Monte Duff 11 Blk Strs, 575-625#, Weaned since Oct. 20, Hay Fed & Lick Tubs, Branding Shots

Russell Mast 10 Red/Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Hay and Grain Ration, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural CALVES

Harry & Barbara Epler 75 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Branding & Precond Shots

Josh Weaver 52 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-700#, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 - BRED COW SPECIAL

Lucky 7 Angus Genetics-Idaho Customer Dispersal 276 Fancy Blk Cows, Complete Dispersal,

Dog Broke, All cows are Home Raised (not been a purchased cows in over 40 years; maybe longer), These are Ranch Cows and have not been Pampered (Note: 45 head—2’s coming 3’s; 3’s coming 4’s; 45 head—5 & 6 yr olds; 45 head—7 & 8 yr olds; 42 head—9 yrs old and Older)

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Lucky 7 Angus 130 Blk Hfrs, Bred to Proven Calving Ease Feed Efficient Lucky 7 Angus Bulls, CF: March 1st for 60 days, Been on a Complete Vac. Program, High Elevation, Multiple Generations of Proven Feed Efficiency Lucky 7 Genetics, Note: For any cows purchased Lucky 7 Angus will be offer a $30/head credit at their March 1st Bull sale (up to $750.00/Bull)

Rod Nelson 90 Blk (10% Bwf) Hfrs, 1050#, Bred to Ochsner & Sellman Blk Angus Calving Ease Bulls, CF: March 10 for 30 days, Complete Vac. Program, 1-iron, Reputation Heifers

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Lucky 7 Angus 170 Blk Cows, Mostly Young Cows, Bred to Lucky 7 Angus Herd Bulls, CF: March 1 for 60 days, Been on a Complete Vac. Program, High Elevation, Multiple Generations of Proven Feed Efficiency Lucky 7 Genetics, 95 % are out of a Registered Herd, Note: For any cows purchased Lucky 7 Angus will be offer a $30/head credit at their March 1st Bull sale (up to $750.00/Bull)

TTT Ranch 80 Mostly Blk Cows, M Mx Ages, Bred to Blk

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However, many in the state disagree with this statement, as they have found little change from the draft publication to the final ruling. Additionally, BLM Principal Deputy Director Nada Culver rejected Gordon’s appeal to his governor’s consistency review shortly after the ROD was signed.

The ARMP

As required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the BLM analyzed a range of alternatives to guide management decisions on the RSFO’s public lands.

Ultimately, the ARMP adopted a combination of

Alternative B, the Conservation Alternative, with Alternative D, the Balanced Alternative, with bits and pieces of the other two alternatives mixed in as well.

“This approach follows public and cooperators’ comments requesting a mix of alternatives addressing land designations, exclusion areas and potential restrictions on development,” the ROD reads. “The ARMP allows for responsible development of resources while emphasizing protections for wildlife habitat and improved water quality.”

The document further notes, “The ARMP provides

a comprehensive framework for addressing the diverse management needs of BLM-administered lands in the decision area and was developed after addressing major concerns from the public, the Governor of Wyoming’s Task Force, BLM staff, local cooperators and Tribes.”

ACECs

According to BLM, these “major concerns” included designations of areas of critical environmental concern (ACEC), special recreation management areas, right-of-way (ROW) exclusion areas and potential restrictions on development.

Under the ARMP, 12 ACECs totaling 935,135 acres were approved,

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including the Little Mountain, Greater Sand Dunes, Natural Corrals, Oregon Buttes, Pine Springs, Pinnacles, South Pass Historic Landscape, Special Status Plant Species, Steamboat Mountain, White Mountain Petroglyphs, South Wind River and Big Sandy Opening areas.

Through their designation as ACECs, these areas “require special management attention to protect identified relevance and importance values,” according to the BLM.

For example, in order to protect the “significant historic, cultural, paleontological, wildlife and scenic values” of the popular Little Mountain area, BLM will evaluate and modify management of forestry, fire, recreation and livestock grazing activities to improve watershed stability and support sensitive fish and wildlife species in the area.

Additionally, BLM will close the area to fluid mineral leasing, oil shale leasing and coal leasing.

In the Greater Sand Dunes area – a popular location for rock climbing and off-roading – BLM will limit surface-disturbing activities by designating ROW exclusion or avoidance areas for ROW while also restricting mineral and coal sales, leasing and development, oil and gas exploration and development and off-highway vehicle travel.

“Some portions of the Greater Sand Dunes area would consider additional visitor controls, such as retaining Boar’s Tusk as closed to rock climbing and adding fencing or interpretive signs, which would protect sensitive features from degradation and erosion,” the document adds.

Closures and stipulations

According to the BLM, the ARMP also “resolves concerns on closures and stipulations for future proposed development, most notably on trona, grazing, renewable energy and oil and gas development.”

“Closures are designed to provide resource-specific protections and to support the effectiveness, longterm viability and durability of management goals. Stipulations are designed to provide resource-specific protections,” the agency explains. “These resolutions were proposed to align with similar restrictions in adjacent planning area field offices and to provide clarity and resolve potential conflicts from the draft RMP and EIS.”

While the ARMP addresses a long list of issues in the RSFO, ranging from recreation, grazing, fire and wild horse management to energy and minerals development and air quality, BLM points out four other options initially considered as possible resource management methods were eliminated from the ARMP because they were “ineffective, technically or economically infeasible and/or inconsistent with basic policy objectives.”

These include closure to livestock grazing, closure to fluid mineral leasing, closure to coal leasing and new wild horse and burro herd management areas.

Opposition

Throughout the entire NEPA planning process for the Rock Springs RMP, BLM has been met with opposition and criticism.

In a Dec. 23, 2024 Rocket Miner article written by Trina Dennis Brittain, Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Keaton West says, “As expected, the BLM dismissed the governor’s consistency review as well as his repeal. We stand firm this ROD will have detrimental effects to the econ-

omy of Sweetwater County and the state of Wyoming. Anyone who thinks the opposite clearly hasn’t read through the entirety of the plan.”

He continues, “We’ve worked hard to offer input and factual data as a cooperator for many years, but political agenda has become more important than people with boots on the ground, and as such, we’re all left paying the price.”

In a statement published on Dec. 20, 2024 Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) says, “The Biden-Harris administration is issuing yet another misguided and malicious midnight rule on their way out the door. Given Gordon just submitted his review of this plan two days ago, it is clear the Department of the Interior (DOI) did not seriously consider or respond to his concerns.”

Gordon had a similar opinion on the matter, noting he is currently in consultation with the attorney general and will conduct a thorough review of the ROD to determine if it meets conditions set by the Wyoming Legislature in the 2024 Budget Bill. He comments, “The BLM did everything within its power to push this out the door before PresidentElect Donald Trump takes office and their director leaves for a position with an environmental group. While it is not surprising Wyoming’s comments were figuratively dumped in the trash, it is disappointing despite years of collaborative work between state agencies, impacted counties, concerned citizens and interest groups, all Wyoming is left with is this parting shot from the Biden administration.”

“I am absolutely committed to reviewing and pursuing all of the options we have to claw back this misguided ROD. With Trump in office, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum at the head of DOI and a Republican Senate and House, I am confident we will have the ability to finish the job and right a course that has been so far off track over the last four years,” he concludes. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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for these flies and push for eradication efforts in their country.

We are also supporting USDA APHIS to bolster the use of sterile flies. Recently, we have been concerned our existing sterile flies might not be getting the job done, and NCBA is pushing for more flies and better flies to help us beat back these pests.

Although we haven’t confirmed any NWS in the U.S., we need producers to be on high alert.

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across their backs. Individuals who see any suspicious flies should alert their local veterinarian, Exten sion agent or contact USDA APHIS Veterinary Services.

attention to cattle and watch for any open wounds or sores. If cattle exhibit irri tated behavior such as head shaking, the smell of decay ing flesh or if individuals spot maggots in a wound, seek treatment from a veter inarian immediately.

and prevention is the best way to protect farms and ranches from a screwworm infestation.

SALE REPORTS

Bobcat Angus 20th Annual Production Sale

Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Dec. 19, 2024 Western Livestock

Lot 26 – Bobcat Prolific H226 L203 – Price:

$20,500 DOB: 8/26/23

Sire: Ellingson Prolific Dam’s Sire: Mytty ForeFront 66W EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +92, YW: +147 and Milk: +23

Buyer: Rehbein Ranches, LLC, Arlee, Mont.

Lot 22 – Bobcat Commerce L214 – Price:

$20,000 DOB: 9/2/23

Sire: Connealy Commerce Dam’s Sire: WK Bobcat EPDs: BW: +3.7, WW: +89, YW: +161 and Milk: +22 Buyer: Glennie Ranches, Two Dot, Mont.

Lot 23 – Bobcat Commerce L197 – Price:

$20,000 DOB: 8/26/23

Sire: Connealy Com-

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merce Dam’s Sire: Bobcat Black Diamond EPDs:

BW: +3.2, WW: +92, YW: +160 and Milk: +24

Buyer: Cross W Livestock, Ekalaka, Mont. Lot 31 – Bobcat

Iconic L185 – Price:

$19,000 DOB: 8/17/23

Sire: DB Iconic G95

Dam’s Sire: KR Synergy

EPDs: BW: -0.1, WW: +87, YW: +151 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Flesch Angus, Shelby, Mont. Lot 72 – Bobcat Prolific L53 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 3/12/23 Sire: Ellingson Prolific Dam’s Sire: Musgrave Big Sky EPDs: BW +2.2, WW: +94, YW: +163 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Triangle Cattle Company, Richland, Mont.

CTA goes back and forth

On Dec. 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction which temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

The U.S. government appealed the ruling on Dec. 23, 2024 and a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned the injunction. After the ruling, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the deadline for beneficial ownership report filing was Jan. 13.

On Dec. 26, 2024, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed their previous decision, and the CTA is once again temporarily on hold. FinCEN has suspended enforcement and will accept voluntary reports.

On Dec. 28, 2024, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus issued a statement.

“In a new decision, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling they issued before Christmas and has instead decided to uphold the injunction blocking the CTA from taking effect. This means cattle producers have another temporary reprieve from filing beneficial ownership information with the U.S. Treasury,” Bacus said. “These court rulings have gone back and forth and continue to add to confusion. NCBA urges all cattle producers to consult with their attorney and/or tax professional for the latest information.”

“On Christmas Eve, NCBA sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urging a delay in enforcing the CTA. NCBA is also continuing to urge Congress to pass legislation which will permanently protect cattle farmers and ranchers from this burdensome mandate,” he continued.

By Paul Dykstra

CAB Market Update

During the second week of December, federallyinspected cattle harvest was 5,000 head smaller than the prior week and 38,000 head smaller than the same week a year ago.

A large contribution gap between classes of cattle in the harvested total remains in place.

In the past four weeks, fed steer and heifer head counts have increased 0.6 percent from a year ago, whereas the cull cow harvest was down 14.6 percent.

packers purchased cattle there early in the week at prices steady with the prior week. The northern trading region capitalized on the upswing later, with packer bids following futures higher.

Highs of $198 per hundredweight (cwt) were reported for Iowa live sales and $303 per cwt dressed.

Optimism surrounding middle meat demand

With sharply higher live cattle futures Dec. 10-11, 2024 cattle feeders were feeling encouraged by mid-week.

The Texas cash trade missed out on the rally as

Nebraska prices were just below the Iowa average, generating a four dollar per cwt gap between the northern and southern regions for the week’s summary pricing. The disparity pales in comparison to the record-wide north and south price spread observed for many weeks earlier this year.

The boxed beef market continued to price carcasses generally higher during the second week of December with Prime, Choice and Select cutout averages higher for the week.

The Certified Angus Beef (CAB) cutout, however, was quoted $1.10 per cwt lower – the only cutout quote with a reporting cutoff on Thursday rather than Friday, like the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quality grades.

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Nonetheless, last minute rib demand has been the predictable highlight, adding 50 cents per cwt for CAB ribeyes above the prior week, pressuring all-time highs seen in 2020.

without those conditions.

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CAB tenderloins finalized their price rally the week prior, ending their seasonal demand surge a full one-dollar-per-cwt wholesale cheaper than the same time a year ago.

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Optimism surrounding pre-holiday middle meat demand was tempered only by end meat price corrections. While winter roast demand points to cheaper end meats as targeted cuts, demand won’t set in until later in the first quarter of 2025.

Outlook factors for 2025 suggest tighter feeder cattle supplies and projected continuation of low grain prices will further entrench current cattle feeding patterns. Heavier carcass weights and nominal additions to days on feed should remain in place, especially given potential for even higher feeder cattle prices.

These realities will continue to provide ancillary benefits to the quality grade mix and CAB acceptance rate, pressing the latter measure higher than this year’s record 37 percent.

USDA Prime carcasses averaging 10.5 percent of fed cattle this year may push even higher in 2025, potentially adding another half of a percentage point.

For now, several end meats, especially from the round, are correcting toward lower prices within their historically correct seasonal December patterns.

Robust Prime supplies prompt sales

The storied improvement in beef carcass quality improvement will soon close the chapter on the 18th year since the percentage mix of Choice, CAB and Prime carcasses touched a modern day low.

In 2006, the marblingdependent quality grade distribution pegged USDA Prime at 2.6 percent of total fed cattle, Choice at 51.6 percent and Select at 40.9 percent. The CAB carcass acceptance rate had dipped to a paltry 14 percent of all brand-eligible carcasses.

Genetic improvement and multiple management factors have since combined to press carcass quality to new heights.

Observations during the 2020 pandemic backlog suggested we’d never again see quality grade as rich as what was induced by supply chain disruptions forcing extended days on feed. Yet, in 2024, economics and technology drove feedlot stays to their longest yet due to economic factors rather than supply logistics disruptions.

We can only guess at what marbling achievement may have been this year without the benefit of 20 to 30 added pounds of carcass weight and record-long feedlot stays. Yet, it’s logical quality outcomes would have been slightly lower

Total USDA Prime carcass tonnage was recordlarge in 2024 despite harvested fed cattle head counts well below historic levels. The combination of the largest Prime percentage and heaviest carcass weights in history joined to accomplish this feat.

Given the probability elevated Prime carcass production remains a factor, increased focus on Prime product sales will be necessary.

Since less than 100 pounds of each Prime carcass is sold at wholesale under a USDA Prime-specific order, there is a concentration of premiums for the Prime grade on middle meat cuts and briskets, generally speaking.

Growth in sales and net dollars may have the most opportunity in the Prime category, whether USDA Prime or under the CAB Prime label.

Opportunity to capture a Prime-specific premium across more of the carcass rests on the industry’s sales force to educate end-users about the eating characteristics of additional Prime cuts, as well as broader availability.

Absent a return to tighten supplies and rationing of Prime boxed beef, enhanced sales focus is the only path to maintaining premiums for Prime carcasses. Paul Dykstra is the director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef.com.

“Internationally, cheese and whey exports are bounding for record levels, and at home, Americans consumed 661 pounds of dairy products on a per capita basis in 2023,” says Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist for CoBank.

This 2023 figure is reaching toward the highest level since 1959, according to data released in late November by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service. Back in those days, Americans consumed 672 pounds of dairy products as measured on a milkfat, milkequivalent basis.

While consumption levels are similar in the 1959 and 2023 comparison, the dairy product mix today looks far different, Geiger notes. Consumers in the 1950s drank a lot more milk than they do today.

Cheese, please

“These days, cheese is the belle of the dairy ball,” Geiger says.

In 2023, cheese posted its third straight record as the average American ate 40.5 pounds. Outside of the 2020 pandemic year, cheese consumption has posted annual records dating back to 2011.

Like the overall category, cheddar consumption hit a new benchmark when Americans ate a record 11.83 pounds per capita in 2023, Geiger notes. Despite slipping from its 2022 record, mozzarella still topped the cheese leaderboard at 12.45 pounds.

While down slightly in recent years, the leading pizza cheese has bested cheddar for 14 straight years.

Cheese has been on a remarkable run for multiple generations. In 2002, per capita cheese consumption passed the 30-pound thresh-

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old for the very first time. Just 18 years earlier, it surpassed the 20-pound ceiling.

“Back in 1959, U.S. consumers ate just eight pounds of cheese,” Geiger explains. “In those days, beverage milk was the first purchase in the dairy aisle, with fluid milk consumption at 297 pounds per capita and fluid cream at 7.5 pounds.”

“Fast-forward to the present, and fluid milk sales have slid to a meager 128 pounds – this is the lowest point in USDA’s data set dating back to 1909,” he continues. “USDA no longer tracks fluid cream, instead rolling it into the overall fluid category.”

On the surface, one would surmise fluid milk still leads the dairy case. However, this is where dairy-product conversions are necessary, Geiger notes.

In 2023, 100 pounds of milk yielded 11.24 pounds of cheese. This means the natural cheese category accounted for 360.7 pounds of dairy product consumption on a milk-equivalent basis.

Butter is back Butter is another product which has seen a remarkable resurgence.

“Butter peaked at 18.7 pounds per capita way back in 1911 – in an era prior to refrigeration, and butter allowed Americans to store a stable food product throughout the long winter,” Geiger explains.

“After this peak, butter stayed above doubledigit sales through 1950,” he adds. “Then competition from margarine and the heart-health hypothesis further eroded butter sales. Butter hit the sales cellar in 1997 at 4.2 pounds.”

Then, new scientific research began suggesting

saturated fats were important to human diets. Consumers began to respond, and per capita sales moved to 6.5 pounds – the highest sales total since 1965, when Lyndon Johnson was in the White House, Geiger says.

“On a milk-equivalent basis, it took 130 pounds of milk to make butter for the average American in 2023, as each 100 pounds of milk yields 4.98 pounds of butter,” he says.

Despite a slow downturn in sales, ice cream remains an important dairy product category, with per capita consumption at 11.7 pounds for regular ice cream and 6.2 pounds for the low-fat and nonfat frozen ice cream category.

“While the low-fat ice cream is just one pound off its peak, regular ice cream had its heyday back in 1975 at 18.2 pounds per capita,” Geiger says.

Dairy sales’ implications for farm

USDA also calculates how farm-gate milk is manufactured into dairy products.

In 2000, 37.7 percent of the U.S. milk supply was manufactured into cheese, Geiger reports. This allocation grew to 42.2 percent in 2023.

Butter experienced similar growth, from 16.3 percent in 2000 to 18 percent in 2023. These two categories use up nearly two-thirds of the U.S. milk supply on a milk-fat basis.

Farm-gate milk moving into the beverage category and frozen dairy products has been on a steady decline.

In 2000, fluid milk used 18 percent of the milk supply. By 2023, this number was nearly halved at 10.1 percent. Frozen dairy products fell from 11 percent in

Geis appointed to second term

In December, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed Gillette native Gwen Geis to a second term on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, also known as the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB).

CBB is responsible for overseeing the collection of the Beef Checkoff. The CBB consists of 101 members, including domestic beef, dairy and veal producers, as well as importers of beef and beef products.

Members are individu-

ally nominated by certified nominating organizations and appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to serve a non-paid three-year term.

CBB administers the collection of the one-dollarper-head Beef Checkoff on cattle sold in the U.S. and one-dollar-per-head equivalent on imported cattle, beef and beef products. CBB is also responsible for approving the annual budget for its national checkoff-funded programs.

Gwen and her husband Gerry own a cow/ calf and range sheep operation near Gillette and both sets of Gwen’s grandparents homesteaded in Campbell County. In addition to their ranching operation, Gwen and Gerry also operate an oilfield service business and are dealers of CowBoss liquid cow feed.

Promoting beef is very important to Gwen. She has been involved in the local CattleWomen organization since high school and held all offices at the local and state levels.

She is also the past

2000 to only 6.5 percent in 2023.

Yogurt is one other dairy product deserving mention. In 2023, Americans ate 13.8 pounds per capita of the high-protein dairy product.

“While an impressive figure, this metric is off about one pound from 2014’s 14.9-pound record,”

Geiger notes. “This being said, yogurt is poised to be a growth category, as Americans are demanding highprotein foods, and the dairy product is now being introduced into more snacking bars and other on-the-go products.”

Cottage cheese has seen a resurgence in recent years,

with Americans eating 2.1 pounds per capita in 2023. However, this is off from the 1972 high watermark of 5.3 pounds.

Fran O’Leary is a senior editor for the Wisconsin Agriculturist and Farm Progress. This article was originally published in Farm Progress on Dec. 16.

president of the American National CattleWomen, a national nonprofit with nearly 1,000 members which has a 65-year history of uniting women in agriculture to focus on its core concepts of beef promotion, education and legislation.

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the making – to permanently protect an essential wildlife migration corridor and treasured landscape within Grand Teton National Park,” states DOI Secretary Deb Haaland in the press release.

“This will benefit our public lands and Wyoming’s public-school students for generations to come.”

The DOI indicates the $100 million sale to preserve the Kelly parcel was

made possible through a DOI and National Park Service (NPS) public-private partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation and additional support from the National Park Foundation.

DOI invested $62.4 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, paired with $37.6 million in private donations raised by Grand Teton National

Park Foundation. Support It was estimated more than 10,000 people from across Wyoming and the U.S. participated in a public comment process in 2023 related to the potential sale of the Kelly parcel.

The overwhelming response indicated the support for the conservation for wildlife, public enjoyment and strengthening Wyoming’s economy.

Furthermore, visitors to Grand Teton National Park

contributed $935 million and supported 9,370 jobs in gateway economies during 2023, states the NPS website.

“People from every state come to Grand Teton National Park each year to enjoy the stunning landscapes and iconic wildlife protected in the park. We are grateful for the support of countless stewards in the park’s local community, Wyoming and across the nation who contributed their voices leading to this incredible conservation achievement which will benefit generations to come,” NPS Director Chuck Sams states in the press release.

This purchase continues the tradition and generosity which established presentday Grand Teton National Park in 1950, carrying on the vision to protect critical lands for the public.

The Kelly parcel is located within a key migration corridor for pronghorn, elk and mule deer, providing critical wildlife habi-

tat and extraordinary open spaces. Grand Teton National Park anchors this unique landscape, connecting Yellowstone National Park with the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee national forests, including the Upper Green River Valley and the Wind River, Gros Ventre and Wyoming Range mountains.

The westernmost extent of the Path of the Pronghorn travels through the Kelly parcel and is a vital link to mule deer migration corridors stretching to public, private and Tribal lands hundreds of miles away.

Next steps

After the DOI released their statements, Gov. Mark Gordon responded with a few comments as well, stating, “The signing of a letter of intent between the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments and the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Office establishes a deliberate and careful process to pursue the acquisition or exchange of federal land in the state.”

Previously, Gordon indicated he wanted to utilize the $100 million gener-

ated by the sale of the Kelly parcel to purchase federal lands and minerals within Wyoming and combine it with an additional $62 million from the sale of other Teton County parcels for this purpose, as directed by the legislature.

“Along with the protection of an iconic parcel of land, we now begin working to ensure there is no net gain in federal lands in Wyoming,” Gordon continues. “It has been my goal to utilize the proceeds of this sale to expand the state’s portfolio of lands and minerals, and this is the first step towards doing so.”

In addition, Gordon stresses this is the first step in the purchase or exchange process, and there will be opportunities for public comment as well as input from adjoining private land owners and federal and state lease holders who could be affected by a sale or exchange of federal lands.

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

Producers warned about the risks of feeding moldy hay to livestock

For many producers across the Cowboy State, the start of the new year is marked by cold, snowy mornings and/or afternoons pitching hay.

Following several consecutive summers of drought and less than ideal haying conditions, as well as a year of devastating wildfires, harvested forage may be in short supply or of poor quality.

Because of this, many experts are reminding producers about the risks associated with feeding moldy hay to livestock this winter.

Mold production

In a Dec. 29, 2024 article published in BEEF Magazine, Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension specialists note there are several ways hay may become moldy.

“Most hay can become moldy when it is baled too wet, left in the field for too long or stored outside in shaded areas where rain or humidity can slow down the drying process and increase the risk of mold,” the experts explain.

Additionally, forage cut and baled in dusty, dirty conditions or in areas where plants show signs of fungal disease may also contain spores which will germinate when exposed to moisture, while hay stored in tall stacks or ensiled at a high moisture content can also become moldy.

MSU notes spores from different mold species can germinate between 24 to 72 hours.

Dangers of moldy hay

While moldy hay is less desirable to livestock, experts note the real concern is the possibility of mycotoxins.

“Hay can be unfit for livestock due to excessive moisture while baling or exposure to the elements such as excessive rain or flooding. Molds present in feed may contain mycotoxins, which can cause significant health issues,” says Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension Equine Specialist Dr. Kris Hiney in a 2019 OSU Extension publication. “While only some molds produce mycotoxins, these are visually unable to be differentiated, and the presence of mycotoxins is difficult to assess.”

The toxic compounds in mycotoxins can cause a long list of health effects in livestock, including feed refusal, low fertility, increased water consump-

tion, poor hair coat, estrogenic effects, lameness, poor kidney or liver function, respiratory issues like pneumonia, diarrhea and colic in horses.

MSU notes cattle and small ruminants are generally less affected by moldy hay – except during pregnancy – since many mycotoxins can be broken down in the rumen. However, in some cases, these toxic compounds can cause abortion or aspergillosis.

“Lactating dairy cows should never be fed moldy feeds to avoid any trace of mycotoxins in milk,” MSU states. “Across all species, pregnant animals and young animals are at higher risk. Animals in poor condition are more likely to be affected by moldy hay.”

As cecal digesters, mycotoxins present the greatest risk to horses, which may contract Recurrent Airway Obstruction, more commonly known as heaves.

According to MSU, symptoms of heaves include coughing, nasal discharge and labored breathing.

Additionally, the experts note moldy hay may affect producers as well, presenting as a condition called “farmer’s lung,” where fungus grows in lung tissue after breathing in too many spores.

Feeding moldy hay

While avoiding feeding moldy hay is certainly the best way to minimize risk, this isn’t always possible.

Additionally, testing for the presence of mycotoxins in hay isn’t simple and requires a laboratory analysis.

“Visual appraisal –smell and color – might provide cues to determine mold severity but might not provide a complete picture, and the use of a black light is not the best method of detection and assessment,” MSU admits.

When examining hay, MSU encourages individuals to pay attention to the color and texture of mold, as some types may be of greater concern.

According to MSU, the most common types include Alternaria, which is dark green or wooly black; Aspergillus, which is powdery and yellow-green or white; Penicillium, which is fuzzy and green or blue; Cladosporium, which is olive green or black with a velvety texture; Claviceps, an umbrella-shaped mushroom containing a large

number of alkaloids; Fusarium, which can come in shades of pink, red and purple and is wooly or cottony in texture; Mucor, which is white, beige or grey and fast-growing and Rhizopus, which is black and highly toxic to horses.

“These molds can produce mycotoxins which can be harmful to animals if ingested in large quantities,” MSU writes. “Mem-

bers of the genera Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium produce mycotoxins which can cause direct toxicity or suppress the immune system, while the Mucor species do not produce mycotoxins, but in addition with some species of Aspergillus, can cause mycotic abortion in cattle.”

If producers must feed moldy hay and the presence

of mycotoxins is unable to be verified, experts encourage individuals to do so in a well-ventilated area and to closely monitor animal behavior and herd health.

“Moldy hay becomes less palatable, which can result in lower feed intake or higher animal refusal. Reduced feed intake can lead to poor weight gain, decreased milk production and diminished animal per-

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formance – more susceptible to health issues and nutritional deficiencies,” MSU Extension concludes. “Use commonsense and good observation as your best decision aids concerning feeding or testing moldy hay.”

Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

the accumulation of mycotoxins that

livestock. Mississippi State University graphic

Following days of negotiations to find common ground among House Republicans, Democrats and President-Elect Donald Trump’s priorities, lawmakers ultimately passed a more streamlined bill.

Local response

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) announced her support in a Dec. 20 press release stating, “This is a win for Wyoming and a win for the American people.”

She adds, “Initially, the bill was no CR at all. But through strategic collaboration with House Republicans, these wasteful provisions were removed, handing the Republican-controlled Congress a clean slate to begin rolling back harmful regulations and working with the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce government waste.”

“With this bill, Republicans now have the opportu-

nity to take back control of the nation’s spending and focus on the policies that truly matter to American families, instead of being bogged down by the unnecessary and politically-motivated waste of the BidenHarris administration,” she continues. “In addition to these crucial reforms, this bill prevents the expiration of the farm bill and brings over $100 million in relief for Wyoming’s farmers and ranchers who faced devastating wildfires and droughts this year.”

Bill faced hurdles Efforts to extend the farm bill and provide economic relief to producers stalled early amid opposition from House Republican leaders, who resisted using Inflation Reduction Act funds for disaster aid.

The bill faced additional scrutiny from Trump, who expressed opposition to what was being touted as

a bipartisan spending deal, including cost-of-living increases for lawmakers.

In a social media statement, Trump and Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance state, “Republicans want to support our farmers, pay for disaster relief and set our country up for success in 2025. The only way to do this is with a temporary funding bill without democratic giveaways combined with an increase in the debt ceiling. Anything else is a betrayal of our country.”

Success

The final spending bill removed pay raises and other governmental provisions but it successfully passed a proposal to allow for E15 ethanol fuel sales year-round, which has been a topic of debate.

The bill raised the Reid Vapor Pressure standard from 10 percent to 15 percent and changed the language to allow retailers to sell E15 throughout the year without requesting waivers.

“Legislation to ensure

year-round availability of E15 in the U.S. has been at the top of our to-do list for a very long time,” reports American Coalition for Ethanol Chief Executive Officer Brian Jennings.

Jennings adds, “Inclusion of this provision will drive demand for homegrown, low-carbon ethanol, tackle inflation by delivering savings at the pump for consumers and strengthen America’s energy security. We are deeply grateful to the senators and representatives who fought tirelessly to make this happen.”

Economic payments

Congressional agricultural leaders pushed for economic aid to producers and the urgency of passing a farm bill.

“Farmers, agricultural lenders and rural community leaders clearly communicated the need for emergency assistance to survive current market conditions,” states Sen. John Boozman (R-AK), who will chair the Senate Agriculture Com-

“Farmers, agricultural lenders and rural community leaders clearly communicated the need for emergency assistance to survive current market conditions.” – Sen. John Boozman

mittee next year. “The consequences of ignoring the stark realities facing rural America would be devastating to farm families, American agriculture and our nation’s food security.”

The new bill outlines how $10 billion in economic assistance available to farmers should be calculated and how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use the projected farm price for the commodity contained in the most recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates published before the date the bill becomes law.

According to the USDA, farmers have 90 days from the bill’s enactment to make payments, and payments will be capped at $125,000 for farms whose agricultural operations make up less than 75 percent of the average gross income from the 202022 tax years.

Farms whose gross income is above 75 percent for those years can receive a maximum of $250,000.

The new bill allows farms to qualify for aid if the gross return for an eligible commodity is less than the expected cost of production.

The amount of assistance provided will be calculated by multiplying a farm’s economic loss by the number of planted acres, with the payment equaling 26 percent of that final number.

Acres can include 50 percent of land that could not be planted during the 2024 crop year due to

drought, floods or other natural disasters

More aid Additionally, USDA will receive $20.78 billion for producers to recover from drought, hurricanes and other natural disasters over the last two years. Overall, USDA will receive $30.78 billion to cover crop, livestock and horticulture losses.

Among the funds, $2 billion will be utilized for livestock producers tied to losses in 2023-24 for drought, wildfires and floods, and assistance can go to the states as block grants and direct compensation to producers.

The legislation also increases payments and losses covered under the Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program.

The bill includes another $220 million block granted to states to provide compensation to producers for crop, timber and livestock losses. States eligible for this specific block grant must have a 2023 net farm income of less than $250 million, fewer than 8,000 farms and an average farm size of less than 1,000 acres. In addition, the bill provides funding for several USDA programs that do not have baseline funding or reauthorization, and the Dairy Margin Program is extended through Dec. 31. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

APHIS announces rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting public comment on a proposal to establish an official program for safeguarding, improving and representing the health status of U.S. pigs.

Since 2020, APHIS, in cooperation with industry, has piloted the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP), aimed at certifying participating sites as monitored for African swine fever (ASF) and classical swine fever (CSF).

Today, APHIS is proposing a rule to build upon the pilot program and establish US SHIP as a national voluntary livestock improvement program. Under the proposal, APHIS would create sectors for various types of swine herds and production facilities centered on production methods and disease risk.

Participating sites would be able to obtain certifications of disease-monitored status for ASF and CSF. These sites would be able to market their products with the relevant certification status, which could limit disruptions to international and interstate commerce in the event of animal disease outbreaks.

Finally, as part of US SHIP, APHIS would establish a General Conference Committee composed of swine producers and other industry and state animal health participants to advise APHIS on matters of swine health and disease management.

APHIS plans to model the program on the successful National Poultry Improvement Plan, a voluntary collaborative effort among industry, state and federal partners to address and correct avian health and trade issues.

A similar working system for the swine industry will support the current and future health assurance needs of the 21st century U.S. pork industry.

Public comment can be submitted at regulations. gov/ until Jan. 30.

I don’t usually do obituaries, but I’d like to make an exception in this case because the deceased is –and was – a childhood hero of mine.

Those who know anything at all about horses will recognize the name Dr. Robert Miller who died at 97 years of age on Nov. 16, 2024. The way deadlines fell, this is the soonest I could get the news of his passing to you.

Miller didn’t die at the peak of his obituary value because he outlived his contemporaries, but in my opinion, he certainly deserved more mention in the animal press than he seems to have gotten.

I’ve known his name ever since high school because the worldrenowned large and exotic animal veterinarian founded the Conejo Valley Veterinary Clinic which

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was the first large animal practice in the region.

His animal hospital received the American Veterinary Hospital Association’s Animal Hospital of the Year Award in 1969 and was about 30 minutes from where I grew up on the northern edge of southern California.

I don’t know who was a more famous veterinarian – Dr. Miller or Baxter Black – but both left a lasting legacy in the print media, let alone all of their other accomplishments.

During his 50-year-plus career, Miller authored 23 books on equine health and behavior and a memoir called “Yes, We Treat Aardvarks,” which should be in the library of everyone who loves animals and good clean humor.

He contributed to numerous veterinary and equine publications like

Western Horseman and also served on the editorial staff of Veterinary Medicine and was the magazine’s long-running “Mind Over Miller” columnist.

Working well into his 90s, Miller was a prolific veterinary, cowboy cartoonist and humorist who went by the moniker “RMM.”

With all of this exposure, one can imagine my shock when he called me up once to find out how I had become a syndicated columnist because he wanted to do the same.

I was amazed this famous writer, who was often referred to as America’s James Herriot, felt he hadn’t already done enough for one lifetime.

But it wasn’t just his writing Miller will be remembered for. He was the “father of foal imprinting” and traveled the world revolutionizing the concept of imprint training and early learning as it pertains to newborn foals, as well as for being an early adopter of relationshipbased horsemanship, a movement which involves handling, training and riding equines using humane,

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As a practitioner and clinician, Miller visited six continents conducting horsemanship clinics and teaching imprint training, which has been implemented in stables, breeding programs, zoos, wildlife sanctuaries and game preserves worldwide.

He continued to travel, write and lecture into his 90s.

Even this is not why and how I knew of Dr. Miller. Growing up, I frequently read stories in our local newspaper about Miller saving the life of all kinds of animals from A to Z – aardvarks to zebras.

Speaking of newspapers, he once did a rumen-

otomy on a bison to remove a swollen copy of the liberal LA Times. The massive Sunday edition had caused a near fatal impaction of the rumen, and I’m sure the bison was very ill after trying to digest the slop printed by the Times

Miller had notable clients including Circus Vargas, Jungleland and Pacific Ocean Park, and when Hollywood had a sick animal on their hands, it was Miller they called.

He was instrumental in helping advance the practice of veterinary medicine on all manner of domestic and exotic species.

Reading about some of those episodes and encounters is one reason why I think I wanted to

become a veterinarian as a youngster. When I saw the lions at Jungleland, I was amazed anyone would even consider being in the same cage with them.

Miller was a brilliant man with great compassion, wide-ranging interests and insatiable curiosity, who loved and lived life to the fullest up until his passing.

He died holding the reins of his favorite mule Scooter and is survived by his wife of 68 years, Debby.

I’m sure all of the animals Miller saved and the horses he made life better for threw him one great big celebration of life once he passed through St. Peter’s gate.

CALENDAR

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

EVENTS

Jan. 7

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grant Program, 12 p.m., Zoom. For more information or to register, visit rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producergrants-0

Jan. 7-10 33rd Annual No-Tillage Conference, Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Louisville, Ky. For more information or to register, visit no-tillfarmer.com

Jan. 8 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit cvent.me/3YDblK

Jan. 8 Fort Laramie Tunnel Reconstruction Project Public Meetings, 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell, Neb. For more information, contact Stacey Johnston at sjohnston@usbr.gov or 307-261-5631.

Jan. 9 Fort Laramie Tunnel Reconstruction Project Public Meetings, 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., Fort Laramie Community Center, Fort Laramie. For more information, contact Stacey Johnston at sjohnston@usbr.gov or 307-261-5631.

Jan. 10

Jan. 16-Feb. 27

Jan. 21

Jan. 21-23

Jan. 22

Jan. 22

Jan. 22-25

Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey, Lincoln County. For more information, call 307-828-4517.

Jan. 11 Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey, Sublette County. For more information, call 307-367-5359.

Jan. 11 14th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. For more information or to register, visit johnsoncountycattlewomen.com/women-s-ag-summit

Jan. 13 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit cvent.me/3YDblK

Jan. 14 University of Wyoming Post-Fire Educational Rangeland Management Program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Twing Room, Johnson County Public Library, Buffalo. For more information, contact the Johnson County Extension Office at 307-684-7522.

Jan. 14 Bureau of Land Management Newcastle and Nebraska Resource Management Plan Public Meeting, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Crook County Courthouse, Sundance. For more information, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2013064/510

Jan. 15 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit cvent.me/3YDblK

Jan. 15 Bureau of Land Management Newcastle and Nebraska Resource Management Plan Public Meeting, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Newcastle Lodge and Convention Center, Newcastle. For more information, visit eplanning.blm.gov/ eplanning-ui/project/2013064/510

Jan. 15 Beef Cattle Research Council Foot and Mouth Disease Webinar, 7 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit beefresearch.ca

Jan. 15-18 American Sheep Industry Association Convention, Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information, visit sheepusa.org

Jan. 16 Bureau of Land Management Newcastle and Nebraska Resource Management Plan Public Meeting, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Niobrara County Fairgrounds, Lusk. For more information, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2013064/510

Jan. 16-18

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Rancher Conference, Cody. For more information, visit wyfb.org

EVENTS

University of Wyoming Preserve@Home Course, every Thursday at 1 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Vicki Hayman at vhayman@uwyo.edu or 307-746-3531. To register, visit bit.ly/register-preserve

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season In-Person Workshop, 6 p.m., Box Butte County Extension Office, Alliance, Neb. For more information or to register, visit cvent. me/3YDblK

University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Casper. For more information, visit uwyoextension.org/psep or contact Jeff Edwards at jedward4@uwyo.edu or 307-837-2956.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season In-Person Workshop, 12 p.m., Sandhills Public School, Dunning, Neb. For more information or to register, visit cvent. me/3YDblK

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Fundamental Knowledge for a Successful Calving Season In-Person Workshop, 5 p.m., Oconto Community Center, Oconto, Neb. For more information or to register, visit cvent. me/3YDblK

National Bison Association Winter Conference, Omni Interlocken Hotel and Resort, Broomfield, Colo. For more information, visit bisoncentral.com

SALES

Dec. 15-Jan. 21 Beaver Creek Ranches Silent Auction, 918-413-7016, 307-672-7434, 307461-0906, 307-674-6947, 307-752-6949, beavercreekranches.weebly.com

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Jan. 25

Western Video Market, North Platte Stockyards, North Platte, Neb., 530-3473793, wvmcattle.com

Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com

Cattle Country Video Winter Classic, Goshen County Rendezvous Center, Torrington, 888-322-8853, 307-575-5005, cattlecountryvideo.com

Ingalls Angus and Quarter Horses Annual Production Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-349-3097, 307-349-1894, 307-690-7557

Redland Angus Annual Range Calved-Range Raised Production Sale Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com

Ken Haas Angus 44th Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com

Marcy Livestock 63rd Annual Angus Bull and Female Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-430-2005, marcylivestock.com

McConnell Angus Annual Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-235-5187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com

Little Goose Ranch Eighth Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-622-8330, 307-673-0049, littlegooseranch.com

Jan. 25 21 Angus 31st Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-4221, 21angus.com

Jan. 26 Triangle J Ranch 35th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Miller, Neb., 308-6275085, 308-457-2505, 308-293-9241, trianglejranch.com

Jan. 27 Douglas Booth Family Angus 33rd Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com

Jan. 27 Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com

Jan. 30 Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Sale, at the ranch, Callaway, Neb., 308-8364430, 402-450-0431, ridderranch.com

Feb. 1 Beartooth Angus Annual Bull Sale, Swift River Ranch, Billings, Mont., 406794-1287, beartoothangus.com

For instance, he explained it is hard to know the extent of skin and reproductive organ burns until the body starts to heal and slough damaged tissue.

“The damage might not be readily apparent,” he stated. “Bulls may have burned scrotums and sheaths while cows have burned udders and vulvas, but we might not notice the extent of the damage until later on down the line.”

The same can be said for damaged coronary bands badly burned from walking across the scorched ground.

“All of the growth from the hoof takes place in the coronary band – it is the connection between the skin and the hoof, so to speak,” Daly said. “Damage to the coronary band allows bacteria to enter and causes the body to separate the hoof from the underlying tis-

sue. This leads to sloughed hoofs which is not something animals can recover from. This is a euthanasia type situation.”

For burns that can be treated, Daly suggested using a silver sulfadiazine ointment and working closely with a local veterinarian.

Smoke damage

While burn damage may not appear for weeks, Daly noted other issues may show up much more quickly.

He explained smoke inhalation immediately irritates the lungs and respiratory tract so the body tries to dilute the irritation with fluid, which gets into the bloodstream and pools in the alveoli in the lungs. This causes heavy, wet coughing and labored breathing.

Additionally, tubes leading to the alveoli begin to swell and snap shut, which leads to wheezing.

“Some of the treatments to try include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like flunixin or banamine,” Daly said. “Furosemide is a diuretic that might help pull some of the fluid out of the lungs in severe cases.”

Smoke may cause some other issues as well, although it has been hard for researchers to understand the exact effects.

Daly noted there have been studies done showing dairy cows produced less milk on smoky days versus non-smoky days and racehorses consistently run slower when air quality is poor.

Smoke and heat may also cause eye damage, which can present as pinkeye but will take much longer to heal, if at all reversible. Daly noted, in most cases, producers have found eye damage from fires to be more permanent, causing scarring and blindness

which can’t be reversed.

In these cases, he recommends using antibiotics to reduce the chance of secondary infections and topical NSAIDs put directly in the eye.

“It’s not that these are going to be very curative, but it might make animals more comfortable and prevent other infections from happening later on,” he said.

Emotional toll

To conclude, Daly touched on the emotional toll recovering from fire

often has on producers.

“People have to euthanize their own animals –animals they have become familiar with for so many years. They lose genetics they have developed on their ranch over time. They lose pasture and money, and it’s not why we get into this business,” he said. “We like to raise animals – to see them healthy and productive. Losing them is hard.”

With this, Daly reminded producers there are multiple resources available for producers during tough times and encouraged them to lean on their families, friends, neighbors, community members, veterinarians, local Extension service and mental health providers. Keep an eye out for more on post-fire recovery in future editions of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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NOTICE BLM PERMITTEES

Applications for range improvement funds for the Washakie Resource Area will be received by Keith Hamilton, secretarytreasurer of the Worland District State Grazing Board, PO Box 9, Hyattville, WY 82428.

All applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 8, 2025 or brought to the meeting.

BLM may provide $250 additional funding for reservoir rehab. BLM approval is required for all applications on BLM land. Project approval is contingent on our receiving our funding. Also, we welcome your attendance at the Public Board Meeting, 11 AM at The Ranchito Cafe in Worland on Feb. 11, 2025.

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SONS: You are hereby notified that on Feb. 13, 2025 , at 2 p.m. the Commissioners for the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District will hold a public hearing to consider the Third Amended Bylaws of CasperAlcova Irrigation District. A copy of the proposed Third Amended Bylaws of CasperAlcova Irrigation District are available on the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District website ( www.caidwyoming.com ) and in the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District office located at 755 Connie St., Mills, WY, 82644. The Third Amended Bylaws of Casper-Alcova Irrigation District will update the current bylaws and are proposed pursuant to CasperAlcova Irrigation District’s duties under W.S. § 417-303. On Feb. 13, 2025 , at 2 p.m., the Commissioners for the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District will hold a public hearing to hear public comment and consider the Third Amended Bylaws of Casper-Alcova Irrigation District. Additionally, prior to the public hearing, any interested person may submit his/her written views on the proposed Third Amended Bylaws of Casper-Alcova Irrigation District to the office of the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District, PO Box 849, Mills, WY 82644 1/4

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CATTLE/HAY OPERATION LOOKING FOR YEARROUND HIRED MAN: Wages plus housing provided, 1/2 beef/year and can run a few cattle. Call 406-366-2052 or 406-428-2133 1/11

DEVILS TOWER FOREST PRODUCTS INC., A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY, IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME BOILER/KILN OPERATOR, MILLWRIGHT AND PLANER PRODUCTION OPERATOR: Benefit package includes company paid medical and dental insurance (including dependents), life insurance, company-matching 401(k), safety incentives, holiday pay, paid vacation and sign-on bonus. Mandatory employment and random drug testing is conducted. EOE. Starting wage D.O.E. Online applications are available at wwww.neimanenterprises. com . E-mail applications to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp. com or fax to 307-467-5418, contact Joe Ortner at 307467-5252 with additional questions 1/4

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Lazy V F, LHC, LJH renewed to 2031, electric irons included, $1,500. Call 307-750-2738 or 307-752-4000 1/4

WYOMING/MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE, also available in South Dakota. RHC. Ear marks available. $5,000 OBO. Call 307365-1393 1/25

Solar Water Pumping Systems

REMOTE NORTHEAST WYOMING RANCH IS LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME FARM/ RANCH EMPLOYEE: This position is open immediately. Applicant must be self-motivated, reliable and responsible with knowledge of haying and farming. Mechanical skills are a must. Farming duties include swathing, baling and raking hay, etc. THIS IS NOT A COWBOY POSITION, but applicant will need to assist in all aspects of cattle work as well. Those duties include calving heifers, feeding hay, branding and gathering, etc. Nearest big town is 60+ miles and nearest K-12 school is 30+ miles away. Housing is provided and on a school bus route. Please send resume with references by mail or email to: PeeGee Ranch, 1251 Lower Powder River Road, Arvada, WY 82831, pgranch@ rangeweb.net. Call 307-7362461 1/25

ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com 1/4

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: C reverse L, LHC, LHS, LSH, renewed to 2029, hot irons included, $2,500. Call 307-750-2738 or 307-752-4000 1/4

FOR SALE: Wyoming registered 1 iron (2) letter brand registered on all 3 species and in good locations, RRC, RSS, RSH. One hot iron available. Asking $4,995 for this easy to read brand, registered until 2031. Call or text 307-2542790 if interested 1/11

TOY AUSSIE DOODLES. Two litters born Nov. 16 and Nov. 20. Great New Year’s gifts. Will be ready early to mid-January. Red tris, black tris and merles available. $800 OBO, located in Billings, MT. Please call or text Billie at 208-540-2667. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/25

LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN PUPS: Kangal and Anatolian shepherd, 9 weeks old, first 2 shots. $800. Call 406-224-1078 1/11

WORKING BRED AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS (NO SHOW LINES), ASCA/ AKC guaranteed to work. Dad heads, mom head/heels, gritty, biddable, sweet, extremely smart, works with relatively little training. Has an off switch but needs a job like most cattle dog breeds. Pincie Creek lines. Ready second week of January. Located in Mountain View, WY. Health tested parents. Two males, 3 females, all black bicolored, $200, high-quality pups. Contact Lacey at 801-7218620, accepts texts. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/4

Angus

BULLS FOR SALE: Registered yearling and 2-year-old Black Angus range bulls for sale private treaty. Good selection for heifers and cows. From popular sires and industry leaders. Semen tested and ready to go. Call 307-7623541 TFN

150 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2025. References available. Call 785-394-1955 (cell), 785394-2374 (home) or 785-7315067 1/11

48 BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE IN LARAMIE, WY: Seventeen AI’d to calve March 1. Thirty-one bull bred to calve March 15 for 30 days. Bred to 100% registered, low PAP, strong maternal, calving ease, Black Angus bulls from Sitz, Walter and Beartooth Angus. Ranch developed, deep bodied, medium framed. Electric fence, cake broke and gentle. Top shelf vaccine and deworming program. FMI, photos and video, call 970-556-5657 1/4

Hereford

REPLACEMENT HEIFERS AND STEER CALVES, BQA certified. Call after 6 p.m., 307-587-7235 1/11

WANTED RECIP COWS: Must be open!! Two to 6 years old, Red Angus or Angus-based cows. For more information, call Corie Mydland, 406-855-5598 (cell), Trans Ova Genetics 1/4

FOR SALE: Three-year-old bred cows. Longtime heifer development program X Bar Cattle Co., Laramie, WY is proud to offer 35 head bred to calve March 1 for 45 days. Home raised and purchased from reputation ranches in Wyoming, South Dakota and Nebraska. Running at 7,400 feet at the base of Sheep Mountain. Fancy, deep bodied, gentle and already have one calf under their belt. Out of and bred to front end, highly maternal, low PAP, registered Black Angus bulls selected specifically for good feet, structure, performance in the feedlot and longevity in the cow herd from all the top programs i.e. Sitz, WXW, TJS, XLAR and more. For information, photos and video, call 307-760-3837 1/4

FOR SALE: 125 registered and commercial Blank Angus and black baldy BRED HEIFERS. Two groups AI bred to our 2 new herd bull purchases: SCR Feat 202K and GB Mogul M64J, 2 elite calving ease bulls. Two groups pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calving ease performance Angus bulls. AI bred: Group #1 due March 15. AI Group #2 due March 28. BULL BRED: Group #1 due April 7 for 21 days. Group #2 due April 15 for 14 days. Group #3 due May 1 for 30 days. Vaccinated, poured/ dewormed. Full mineral program. Available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Pictures and videos available. Delivery and volume discounts available. MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D. Kody, 605-690-1997, Brady, 605-690-5733 or Greg, 605-6904399 1/11

Cattle

FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding, and grass calf prep. Billings, MT. Call Ryan, 406-696-0104 4/12

Horses

AQHA WEANLINGS AND 1 YEARLING CURRENTLY

AVAILABLE: Bloodlines include Frenchman’s Guy, Freckles Playboy, Poco Bueno and many more. Douglas, WY. For more information, call 970-768-4597 or visit www.lefflerlivestock. com 1/11

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on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website 1/11

Leatherwork

LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY 1/4

Sheep

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW HERDER CAMP OR A PERSONAL RANGE CAMP FOR YOUR FAMILY? Contact us at Western Range Camps and see what we can build for you. We specialize in quality, handcrafted camps built to your specifications. Contact us today to design the camp just right for you. Western Range Camps, 435-4625300, heidi@wrcamps.com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 1/4

WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 1/18

HAY FOR SALE: 2023 and 2024, alfalfa, sainfoin, grass and combine grass/straw. Small squares and 3x3x8 bales. Test results available for 2023 and 2024. Will load 3x3s in open truck and trailer. Call 307-250-6005 1/25

GRASS AND ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Cow and horse quality. Round bales, small squares, 3x3 square bales and 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-6303046 1/25

BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN OATS, wheat and barley, $20/cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message 1/25

HORSE QUALITY GRASS HAY, third cutting, barn stored, 3x4 square bales, $200/ton. ALFALFA HAY, second cutting, round bales, $175/ton. Tests available. Lusk, WY. Call Paul Hicks, 970-203-5019 1/25

HAY FOR SALE: 250 tons of first year, first cutting alfalfa, 4x4 bales, $110/ton. 200 tons of first year, second cutting alfalfa, 4x4 bales, $150/ton. Call 307-765-4393, near Greybull, WY area 1/25

HAY FOR SALE: 2023 milo and grass/alfalfa. 2024 first cutting 90% alfalfa/10% grass mix, grass mix, grass/alfalfa, millet, milo, CRP cut early, green and high, non-raked and clean. ALSO, 2024 haybet barley, nitrates low, protein high. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-2904418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 1/25

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 bales shedded. Priced depending on quality and quantity needed. Farson, WY, trucking available. Call 307350-0350 1/25

200 tons 2023 GRASS/ALFALFA in large rounds, cut slightly mature but baled green!! Also, selling 2024 LR CERTIFIED WHEAT STRAW and 200 tons MILLET

HAY. Will deliver!! For sale by Cheyenne, WY area producer. Call 307-630-3768 1/18

CLEAN ALFALFA AND SOME BARLEY HAY FOR SALE in Riverton, WY area with some trucking available. Call 307-8514532 1/18

HAY FOR SALE: 600 tons total of first, second and third cutting straight alfalfa. Tests available, RFV 140-184. Hay is located between Basin and Otto, WY. ALSO, 200 tons of certified barley straw available. All in 3x4 bales. Call 307-254-3456 1/4

FOR SALE 80 TONS FOURTH

CUTTING ALFALFA: John Deere 5x6 big rounds, net wrapped. RFV 218, protein 20.7%. Delivery available. Call 308-430-0428 1/11

1,000 BIG ROUND FORAGE WHEAT HAY BALES FOR SALE: Put up dry and right. No nitrates. Feed tests available. Appraised at 55 bushels per acre. Net wrapped 3 times. Weighing 1,200 - 1,300 lbs. Asking $65/ bale. Call 605-848-0291. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/11

STRAW FOR SALE: 250 TONS OF BARLEY STRAW, 4x4 squares, $40/ton. Located west of Powell, WY. Call or text 307-202-0532 for more information 1/11

SUPERIOR 2024 HAY FOR SALE: For horses, cows, dairy cows. Protein 16-18%, RFV 140-175. Lab tested. Lab reports available. Large round netwrapped bales, 1,500 lbs./bale. We arrange trucking and partici pate in trucking costs for buyers. Price negotiable. Buffalo, WY. Call 307-217-0386

LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! Alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mix, straight grass (crested wheat and native grasses), winter wheat, 1,300-1,350 lb. net-wrapped round bales. Deliveries are avail able if needed or come and get it. Sheridan, WY area. Call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-5014243 (cell)

GRASS HAY FOR SALE: crop, 3x4x8 bales, 1,200 lbs., $100/ton. 2024 crop, $135/ ton. Call Kelly Foianini, don’t text, 307-780-7027 or Bronson Foianini, 307-760-2263, Lyman, WY

MILLET AND BARLEY HAY, square bales for sale, $135 and $140 a ton. ALSO, have third and fourth cutting alfalfa available. Located near Douglas, WY. Call 307351-4175 1/11

FOR SALE: 1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD 132 CLASSIC XL, 3406 B CAT, 100 miles on overhaul, 64” removable sleeper, 9 speed. Loaded with all options. Ready to go to work. Asking $25,000. Have other stuff to go with it. For details call Don, 719-743-2330. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/4

Trailers

FOR SALE: 2008 FEATHERLITE LIVESTOCK TRAILER, 24’, aluminum, 14 ply tires, new mats. Just gone through Carl’s Trailer Sales, $18,000. Call 307680-9834 1/11

TrailerServices/ Repairs

1932, 1933 OR 1934 FORD WANTED, in any condition, unrestored or restored. Call 605290-3208 1/4

RAIL TIES: #1-9 ft., #1 and #2-8 ft. USED CULVERTS: Three foot, 2 ft., 18” and various lengths. Call 307-6302345 or 307-534-5253 1/4

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EXCELLENT QUALITY OATS FOR SALE, $12/cwt. ALSO, WRANGLER ALFALFA SEED, $2.50/lb. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-272-9259 1/11

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay available. Go to www.valleyvideohay.com or call Barry McRea, 308-235-5386 1/4

2024 HAY FOR SALE: First, second and third cutting alfalfa/ orchardgrass mix, roughly 50/50, round bales. If tests wanted, they can be obtained. Thirty miles east of Valentine, NE, trucking available needed. Call or text for more information, 402-759-2033 1/4

CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE

ALFALFA HAY: Small squares, covered. 2023 first cutting available for a reduced price. 2024 first, second and third cutting available. Will load trucks and any open trailer. MONIDA OATS, $16/cwt. Combine run. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ ag bags. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Call or text Knopp Farms for details, 307254-0554 1/4

ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2023

$40/bale; 2024 $50/bale. 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645 3/1

HORSE QUALITY GRASS HAY, 3x4s barn stored, $175/ton. 2024 GRASS COW HAY, 3x4s barn stored, $135/ton. 2023 GRASS COW HAY, 3x4s barn stored, $115/ton. Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 TFN

Trucks

2000 GMC 2500: 4x4, long bed, regular cab, automatic, toolbox, headache rack, air conditioning, power windows, very good tires, 173,000 miles. Runs as it should. $5,900 OBO. 2011 FORD F450: 6 .7 diesel, 4 door, 4x4, long bed, dually, automatic, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, locks, custom rims and tires, bedliner, 103,000 miles. Absolutely a head turner, very beautiful, ready to go to work. $39,500. 2018 DODGE RAM LARIAT 3500: 6.7 diesel, 4x4, 4 door, loaded, dually, automatic, air, sliding rear window, 200 gallon slip tank, tires are like new, ready to go to work. Private party, located in Powell, WY. Call 307-219-2217 or 719-217-8054 (cell). To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/4

Equipment Equipment

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, FARMER RETIRING: 9600 John Deere combine with 930 30’ grain header and an 893 8 row 30” corn header. A 20’ Krause offset disc (new blades in front). 24’ Model 630 John Deere tandem disc. Safety pull with a bull hitch. John Deere front suitcase weights. IHC front suitcase weights. Round John Deere wheel weights. Two 1,000 gallon fuel tanks with pumps. 500 gallon round fuel tank with stand. Contact Greg Keller at 406-679-1136 1/4 FOR SALE: ONE CANNONBALL HAY

CATERPILLAR

12E ROAD GRADER: This machine was built in the 1960’s. Serial# 099E03772, pre-DEF, has been used continually for the past 20 years by me for snow removal and road maintenance. Machine has block heater and electric start. Lights work. Comes with a set of chains. Clean machine. Near Rapid City, S.D., $19,000 OBO. Call Bill Maher, 605391-6526, e-mail bevillage66@yahoo.com 1/4

FOR SALE: Vermeer BP8000 bale processor. Helm 285 mixer wagon. Vern’s loading chute. Summers hydraulic rock picker. John Deere 3020 gas tractor, with fresh overhaul, fenders and 3 pt. Landoll 36’ cushion gang disc with 3 bar mulcher. 2016 Mack (day cab), automatic transmission, MP7 engine, air ride, A/C, cruise control, 185” wheelbase, 488,000 miles, very clean truck, runs great. 2019 Freightliner, automatic transmission, DD13 engine, 184” wheelbase, 614,413 miles, runs and drives nice. Miller Pro 5100 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 18’ and 16’ chuckwagons with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. Rowse 14 wheel vrake with wind panels. 12’ HD box scraper with tilt. Erskine 60” snowblower for skid loader. Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-9995482 1/11

WANTED TO BUY ENGINE FOR INTERNATIONAL W9 TRACTOR or would consider whole tractor. Contact James at 307-254-0087 1/4

PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 2/22

OILFIELD PIPE: PRICE REDUCED!! RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8”, 2 7/8” and 4.5” is available, pricing is coming down. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” are on average 31.5’ long per joint. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970-324-4580 1/11

WANTED: SIDEROLL, suited for a 40 acre parcel. In good shape. Call 307-251-1203 with details 1/4 USED IRRIGATION PIVOTS FOR SALE, www.zimmag.com Irrigation systems are COMPLETE with custom sprinkler package, SORTED, BUNDLED and ready to ship ● 2021 Zimmatic 8500 7 tower 1,297’ ● 2020 Zimmatic 8500 7 tower 1,297’ ● 2020

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple. Easier On You.

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NORTHEAST OREGON, THE DLX RANCH: Located near Baker City, OR the DLX is noted as one of the most productive and finest ranches around. It is well balanced and contains 17,000 deeded acres with 4,000 acres of irrigated meadows and cropland. Native and improved rangeland provides good spring and summer pasture. The ranch is well improved with nice homes, excellent livestock working facilities and is noted for its production and ease of operation and management. Abundant water and over 6 miles of the Powder River running through the ranch provide for not only production but unbelievable waterfowl and upland game bird habitat. The ranch also provides good populations of elk and mule deer. Situated in the heart of the Baker Valley, the ranch enjoys very scenic mountain views and is very private yet only a short drive to Baker City, OR. Currently operated as a commercial cow/calf operation with a permitted feedlot. The ranch would also make an ideal yearling or combination operation. It is rare to find this quality of a ranch and particularly a property that is a going concern. This is a first-time offering and we look forward to hearing from you. $32,500,000. Livestock and rolling stock available by separate treaty. Please give us a call for further information, Greg Sackos, 541523-4434 (office) or 208-5980267 (cell), Intermountain Realty, www.intermountainland.com 1/25

ESCAPE THE COLD!! YOUR DREAM DESERT RETREAT AWAITS IN WICKENBURG, AZ!! Picture yourself basking in sunshine surrounded by stunning desert landscapes enjoying year-round golf, riding and sports!! Discover your new patio home away from home in Wickenburg, AZ. Nearby quality horse boarding and trailer storage, etc. One hour from Phoenix, AZ. $545,000. Call Joe at Homesmart, 602-679-2971. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 1/4

JAN. 15-19: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 15: Bill 6:30-6:45 p.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/text Greg). JAN. 16: Wright 6:50-7:20 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 8:30-9:15 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Sundance 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Rapid Stop; Moorcroft 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 12:30-12:50 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 1:10-1:40 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. JAN. 17: Sheridan 7-7:40 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 9-9:20 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 10:50-11:20 a.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 12:10-12:30 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 12:50-1 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Basin 1:15-1:30 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 1:452 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 2:40-3 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 3:30-3:50 p.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 4:20-4:50 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 5:45-6 p.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg).

JAN. 18: Worland 7-7:30 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 8:30-8:50 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 9:30-9:50 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner, drive thru); Riverton 10:20-11:10 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 11:30-11:45 a.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lander 12:301 p.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 1:50-2:10 p.m., Split Rock Café (drive thru, call/text Greg); Muddy Gap 2:20-2:40 p.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Casper 3:45-4:15 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 5 p.m., Sinclair (drive thru, call/text Greg).

JAN. 19: Douglas 7-7:20 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 7:407:50 a.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lost Springs 8:158:30 a.m., Main St. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lusk 9-9:30 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Alliance, NE 12:45-1 p.m., Petska Fur Shop (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 1/11

ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 13: Pine Bluffs

3:45-4 p.m., Sinclair; Burns 4:154:30 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Cheyenne 4:50-5:10 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru).

JAN. 14: Cheyenne 7:20-7:50 a.m., Tractor Supply; Chugwater 8:30-8:45 a.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Wheatland 9:45-10:05 a.m., Wheatland Travel Plaza; Guernsey 10:3010:45 a.m., Crazy Tony’s (drive thru); Fort Laramie 11-11:15 a.m., Ft. Laramie Bar/Grill (drive thru); Lingle 11:30-11:50 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 12:1012:40 p.m., Insight Precision Arms; Scottsbluff, NE 1:50-2:20 p.m., Murdoch’s (north side). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net 1/4

Gift for reclamation project matched through UW School of Energy Resources

The University of Wyoming’s (UW) Sheridan Research and Extension Center (ShREC) has received a key gift from EOG Resources, Inc. to advance research on reclamation and to combat invasive plant and grass species in northeast Wyoming.

The gift – part of the UW School of Energy Resources’ (SER) mission to support the energy industry – was doubled by state matching funds through SER.

This long-term project is under development in the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources’ ShREC, in

cooperation with the Buffalo Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

It is focused on improving rangeland restoration in the state, particularly as it relates to native plant species in and around the Powder River Basin.

“The main objective of what we do is to figure out how we can restore the land when there is a disturbance or degradation of some form so it can be returned to a functioning level,” says ShREC Director Brian Mealor. “Our team at the center has a broad suite of reclamation and restoration activities, including invasive

species management, native plant breeding and genetics and establishment methods.”

A generous gift

The gift from EOG Resources, Inc. will build on well-established collaborations to support faculty, research scientists, graduate students and travel expenses for field work. It will facilitate the hiring of undergraduate student interns over the course of three years to bolster the research.

“This incredible support from EOG Resources, Inc. and SER really leverages existing funding from the BLM and enhances our ability to work on other proj-

ects too,” Mealor says. “By building on existing partnerships and support, it allows us to grow our experiential learning opportunities for students, develop more engagement with stakeholders and expand the scope of the project.”

EOG Resources, Inc. is one of the largest crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in Wyoming and in the U.S.

With proved reserves, producing wells and ongoing development in the Powder River Basin, the company has been directly involved in projects working to establish native flora and sagebrush on land previously used for drilling and production activities.

“EOG Resources, Inc. is committed to supporting research and projects focused on advancing successful reclamation and restoration in Wyoming,” says Cory Helms, vice president and general manager for EOG Resources, Inc. “We are thankful for the strong partnerships built with UW and the BLM’s BufField Office to restore land in a manner responsive to the interests of the local community.” Energy development and reclamation efforts

The northeast corner of Wyoming is a historic hotbed for energy development – including oil, natural gas, coal and wind – as well as a significant site for emerging technologies such as rare

earth element extraction and carbon management.

Additionally, agriculture and tourism play a huge role in the economy and competing landscape interests. Successful reclamation efforts can have a long-term positive effect on all three areas. It can also offer lessons learned to be shared throughout the state.

“SER is tasked with making sure funding is directed to research at the university that is directly supporting the energy industry in Wyoming,” says SER Senior Director of Research Scott Quillinan. “Reclamation is an essential and often overlooked piece of energy development. The work ShREC has been overseeing is critical to the successful restoration of land in a productive use with the reestablishment of native plant ecosystems, and we are so pleased to support such important work.”

Specific work on the project is being spearheaded by Donna Harris, an assistant professor of plant sciences who also holds the E.A. Whitney Endowed Professorship of Agriculture.

Harris joined the UW faculty in 2009 following a career in industry. She has grown the native plant program considerably with her expertise in applied plant breeding. She also has enhanced the center’s ability to improve the plant material side of the equation by iden-

tifying native grasses which will thrive on previously disturbed sites.

Harris has introduced student learning outcomes which integrate applied research in the lab and in the field. This work isolates genetic characteristics of native grasses and plants which will perform best under certain soil stressors. These grasses and plants compete with invasive species to restore and improve lands for productive future uses, including livestock grazing, recreation and conservation.

“I want to express my appreciation for EOG Resources, Inc. and to SER for their willingness to support this work and build momentum,” Harris says. “SER recognizing the value of our work and seeing this is all part of a much bigger picture will only make the state a better, more productive place among all of the important economic sectors.”

Brian Mealor

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to help reduce the number of animals affected in a disease trace and ensure a quick and efficient response in the case of a disease outbreak.

WLSB and Digianantonio note there are three things needed during a disease trace – official identification, good recordkeeping and documentation of animal movement.

They further point out official ID and good records are crucial as they help locate animals with the disease or animals which have been exposed to the disease faster and with less labor; halt the spread of disease faster, which decreases the number of sick or exposed animals, the number of quarantined animals and the number of tests required and decreases the overall time, labor and expense of disease traceability.

What are forms of official ID?

Official ID under the new rule includes eartags which are both visually and electronically readable, a group or lot ID, breed regis-

try tattoos and/or breed registration certificates and a registered brand and official brand inspection certificate.

Official electronic ID tags must have the U.S. shield and the ability to be read by an electronic reader. The first three numbers of an official electronic ID must be “840.”

According to WLSB and Digianantonio, metal tags placed prior to Nov. 5, 2024 are still considered official ID. Any metal tags placed after this date are not considered official ID.

What classes of cattle, yak and bison require official ID?

Classes of cattle, yak and bison moving across state lines subject to this new rule include sexuallyintact animals 18 months of age or older, such as breeding cows, bred heifers or bulls over 18 months of age; dairy cattle of any age; rodeo or recreational event cattle, yak and bison of any age and exhibition cattle, yak and bison of any age.

Some classes of cattle,

BLM Wyoming earns Director’s Awards

Kimberlee Foster, field manager for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office, and Benjamin Smith, assistant field manager for resources in the BLM Pinedale Field Office, have been recognized with the BLM Director’s Excellence Through Leadership Award for providing exceptional public service.

The award celebrates exemplary leadership through actions involving programs, projects, events, individual employees and teams.

Foster and Smith bring unique strengths to their leadership roles, contributing to the success of their offices in distinct ways while upholding the values of collaboration and dedication.

Foster, who has served as the field manager for nearly a decade, finds the most rewarding aspect of her role is watching her team grow.

“I enjoy seeing staff I hired as entry-level employees grow into their careers and become leaders or experts in their field,” she said.

Receiving the award was a meaningful moment for Foster, especially during a challenging year.

yak and bison staying within Wyoming state lines are subject to the rule as well. These include animals receiving the brucellosis vaccine, animals within the brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) regulations, animals requiring regulatory testing and animals under commuter permits in Wyoming.

When is official ID required?

WLSB and Digianantonio explain some examples of situations where cattle, yak and bison would require official ID include cows or bulls sold out of state for breeding purposes,

cows and heifers leaving the DSA, cows and heifers vaccinated or tested for brucellosis and show cattle participating in out-of-state events.

On the other hand, situations which do not require cattle, yak and bison to have official ID include heifers less than 18 months of age going to a feedlot out of state; steers going to a feedlot out of state; cattle, yak and bison going direct to slaughter with an approved backtag placed and cattle, yak and bison going directly to an approved tagging site.

To conclude, WLSB and Digianantonio note destination states may have more stringent rules.

Benjamin Smith also received the BLM’s Director’s Award for Excellence Through Leadership for his work as assistant field manager for resources in the Pinedale Field Office and shares a similar commitment to his team.

“I’m surrounded by good people who do awesome work, and I’m lucky to be a part of it,” he said.

Kimberlee Foster Courtesy photo

Benjamin Smith Courtesy photo

University of Wyoming Pesticide Safety Education Program offered

For Wyoming pesticide applicators seeking to recertify their commercial application license or apply for their first commercial license, the University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) will offer educational programming in Casper Jan. 21-23.

Commercial pesti-

cide applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides on property other than their own, for contract or hire.

The event, which takes place at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, is hosted in partnership with the Wyoming Weed Management Association, Wyo-

ming Ag Business Association and Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA).

WDA has confirmed the program provides up to 24 commercial applicator continuing education credits (CECs) for licensed commercial applicators. Participants only receive CECs for sessions they attend.

Registration for the

recertification program can be completed at bit.ly/pestrecert-2025 and costs $125 per person.

Check-in begins at 12 p.m. on Jan. 21. Programming concludes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 23. To view the full agenda for the program, visit bit.ly/pest-recert-25-agenda

A separate track of educational sessions is available

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 YEARLINGS

Merl Glick- 50 Blk & Red Yrl Strs 700-1000#. High elevation & Green! CALVES

Waldo & Emmi Tarango- 250 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once & 7 way @ branding; Vista Once SQ, Pasturella, 7 way & wormed @ weaning (11-10). Good set of high elevation calves!

Martin Ranch- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus spring & fall. Over 60 days weaned. Choice, high desert, powerful calves!

Tim Tolton- 150 Blk Ang & AngX(BWF) Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Virashield 6 & 8way @ branding. Nasalgen 3 & 8 way @ weaning. No Implants. 60 days weaned, hay fed. High elevation & Green!

Flying A/Britain- 130 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. Weaned Oct 1st. High desert & Green!

Grandy X Bar T Ranch - 120 Red Ang & Red AngX Strs 475-525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ branding (6/1) and Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ precon (11/5). Private grazing operation on deeded, high elevation pastures year-round. Calves are sired exclusively by Leachman Stabilizer bulls, as well as Ludvigson and Teichert Brothers Red Angus Bulls. Reputation calves!

Jim Eaton- 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-675#. Rec Nasalgen & Vision 7@ branding, Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ weaning. No implants. Hay fed, 60 days weaned. Fancy, High desert calves!!

Woolery Ranch- 120 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 450#. 2 rounds of vacc (spring & fall). Poured. Weaned on pasture & hay. Fancy, light, green! Choice, high desert Heifers!

Linda Strock & Kenny Whitt- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525-625#. Comp vacc & multi min @ branding & weaning. 90 days weaned. Hay fed. Fancy & high elevation!

Mitch Benson- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525650#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ Branding, knife cut. Preconditioned and poured on 11-10, 50 days weaned in corrals, bunk & water trough broke. Weaned on Vitaferm Stress & Conserve Tubs, Protein Meal, Redmond Salt & Alfalfa/ Grass Hay. No Implants. Sired by Angel Angus and

Hancock Registered Bulls. Nice and Fancy calves!

Abernathy Ranch- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs

525-550#. Rec 2 rounds Vista Once & Vision 7 w/Somnus, poured this fall. Weaned a long time. High desert, reputation calves!!

Seth Jones- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500550#. Rec 2 rounds Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus, poured this fall w/ Ivomec. 60 days weaned, hay fed. High desert, reputation calves!!

Diamond X Ranch- 100 Blk Ang Strs 500-550#. Rec Pyramid 5, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Safeguard & Clean-Up Dec 1st. Weaned a long time. No implants. Running out on pasture w/ 2.5 lbs Pellets & a little long-stemmed hay.

Barney Ranch- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8way w/Somnus @ branding & weaning (11-15). Poured this fall. High elevation, long time weaned. Hay fed & Green!

Jerry Farwell- 90 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 600700#. Rec Bovishield Gold, Ultrabac 7 w/Somnubac & poured. Over 60 days weaned. Powerful feeding cattle!

C&D Enterprises- 90 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Ultrabac 8. Weaned 60 days. Hay fed. Choice, high altitude calves!

Steve & Trudy Slagowski- 74 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Hfrs 480-520#. 6 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs 520-600#. Rec 2 rounds Vista Once & Vision 8. Weaned over 60 days. Bunk broke. Sired by Low PAP Durbin Creek Herefords & Diamond Peak Black Angus bulls. High elevation, fancy calves!

Rhett Abernathy- 80 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec 2 rounds Vista Once & Vision 7 w/Somnus, poured this fall. Weaned a long time. High desert, reputation calves!!

Justin Reed- 80 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Bovishield Gold & Nasalgen, poured this fall. Weaned Oct 1st. Been out on pasture. High altitude. Green & Fancy!

Robert McMurray- 76 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 550650#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. High elevation. Huxtable & McKee- 70 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 550650#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding & Precon 9-13. Weaned 10-8. Sired by Hancock & Northwest Angus Black Angus bulls. High elevation, High Quality Calves!! JF Ranch- 60 Blk Ang Hfrs 425-475#. Rec 2 rounds of shots spring & fall. Long time weaned. High elevation heifers! Jay Rodewald- 57 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur, Vista 5 & Once PMH IN @ branding & Precon, Safeguard

for those seeking their commercial applicator license for the first time.

To view the agenda or register for the new applicator program, visit bit.ly/ pest-new-2025. Registration costs $125 per person.

Before attending the program, participants are encouraged to review the Wyoming PSEP training manuals,

which can be found at bit.ly/ wy-pesticide-training Hotel reservations are the responsibility of individual participants and are not included in the registration cost.

To learn more, visit uwyoextension.org/psep or contact Jeff Edwards at jedward4@uwyo.edu or 307837-2956.

this fall. Knife cut. Fenceline weaned 11-1-24. Bunk Broke. No growth hormones. Sired by Powerful Blk Angus bulls. Full access to minerals. High desert!

Mark Anderson- 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450#. Comp vacc spring & fall. 60 days weaned. Hay fed. High desert & Green!

Robert McMurray- 38 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 550650#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. High elevation.

Bill & Shirley Tschannen- 36 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-700#. Rec Vista Once IN, Vision 7, Safeguard and knife cut @ brand. Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Safeguard and Clean-up @ weaning. 45 days weaned. Sired by performance tested Klein Blk Ang Bulls.

Gary Barney- 35 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500700#. Rec vacc spring & fall. Weaned Oct 20th. Good, high desert calves!

Bob Chesnovar- 35 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-700#. Rec 2 rounds Virashield 6 & Vision 7 + Spur. Knife cut. Been weaned on long stemmed hay, bunk broke & out on pasture w/ mineral lick tubs. High desert. Nice set of calves!

Matt Harbor- 20 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-575#. Comp vacc spring & fall. Weaned 10-15. Hay fed, high elevation & Fancy!

Thomson Livestock- 20 Blk Ang Strs 650-700#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & Enforce 3 @ branding & Precon 10/5. Weaned 10-26. Hay fed. Run up to 8500 ft in the summer. High quality Black Angus Genetics!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

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