Trump begins selecting new leaders for administration positions
After winning the 2024 presidential election, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump’s next big move is to fill his administration with integral leaders who will support him over the next four years.
Trump admits he was hampered by internal conflict during his initial term in office but has now turned his attention to selecting allies who align with his strategies.
The president-elect is aiming to announce all of his cabinet-level picks by Thanksgiving, a goal he’s on pace to meet, according to a person familiar with the ongoing selection process.
After Trump’s return to the White House, he must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of 15 executive departments which make up the U.S. Cabinet and will advise the president and implement policies.
These appointments require Senate confirmation, and typically, these votes occur shortly after the president’s inauguration, which will take place on Jan. 20.
Key nominations
On Nov. 13, Trump officially began announcing his cabinet nominations, stating for U.S. Department of State Secretary of State he would nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), making him the first Latino in the role.
Rubio is a three-term senator from Florida and a senior Republican member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Intelligence committees, as well as a finalist to be Trump’s running mate on the Republican ticket last summer.
“He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump mentions of Rubio during the announcement.
Trump continues with his nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News commentator and military Veteran to head the U.S. Department of Defense.
Hegseth, known for opposing military policies, could fulfill Trump’s promise to remove military leaders he views as promoting progressive ideals.
“Hegseth has spent his entire life as a warrior for the troops and for the country and is tough, smart and a true believer in America first. With Hegseth at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – our military will be great again, and America will never back down,” Trump continues.
Trump praises Hegseth’s military record as an Army combat Veteran who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. Nominations continue During Trump’s
announcements, he confirmed Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is his pick to run the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Noem is known for her strong stance on border security and was the first governor to send National Guard troops to assist Texas at the southern border.
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) has been named as Trump’s nominee for the position of U.S. Department of Interior secretary.
Hailing from an oil-rich state, Burgum is expected to help Trump open public lands to greater drilling.
Fulfilling a campaign promise, Trump names Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy will be in charge of a critical agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and Medicare and Medicaid programs.
“For too long Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation and disinformation when it comes to public health,” Trump states in a post on his Truth Social media platform.
Former Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) is Trump’s choice to run the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Collins is a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command and served in Congress between 2013-21.
Continuing with his nominations, Trump names Liberty Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chris Wright to oversee the U.S. Department of Energy.
Trump also mentions Wright will serve on the newly-created National Energy Council, which will be chaired by Burgum.
After sorting through names on his shortlist for U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Trump names former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) for the leadership role.
Duffy served as a U.S. House Representative for Wisconsin’s seventh Congressional district between 2011-19.
Possible nominees
It is expected Trump will name former Small Business Administration Director Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Nominee names swirling around to lead the U.S. Department of Treasury include former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent, an American investor and hedge fund manager.
Numerous names have been circulating around who Trump will select to
head the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well.
Among these names are Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Indiana Farmer and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Agencies for Food and Agriculture Kip Tom and current House Ag Chairman Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R- PA).
Trump’s potential picks for U.S. Department of Education secretary include Louisiana State Superintendent Cade Brumley and Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walter.
Trump’s search for a U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary is widening and names being considered include Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan and former mem-
ber of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Kevin Warsh.
Over the next few weeks, Trump will be naming his leadership nominee for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Labor.
Prominent non-cabinet positions
Trump continues to name his nominees for non-cabinet selections including former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (R-HI) as the director of national intelligence.
Trump’s 2024 Presidential Campaign Co-Chair Susie Wiles has been named for the White House chief of staff position, and former Police Officer and U.S. Immigration and Customs Endorsement Director Tom Homan will be in charge of
the nation’s borders.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) could be the next UN ambassador, while former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) will secure the position of ambassador to Israel.
Additionally, Trump’s nominees include former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) as the next Environmental Protection Agency administrator, U.S. Rep Mike Waltz (R-FL) as the national security adviser and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk and American Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will head the new Department of Government Efficiency.
The nominations continue with former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) to be the Central Intelligence Agency director.
Dan Scavino, a senior
aide during Trump’s first term and a point person for the president-elect’s social media, will serve as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff, while former White House Cabinet Secretary William McGinley is named for Trump’s White House counsel.
Among Trump’s final nominations are Real Estate Investor Steven Witkoff serving as the special envoy to the Middle East and Writer Karoline Leavitt named as the new White House press secretary.
Information in this article was up-to-date as of Nov. 21, but is subject to change
Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Sheep producers receive South Dakota Sheep Growers Master Lamb honor
During the 2024 South Dakota Sheep Growers Association (SDSGA) Annual Convention, four sheep producers were
named South Dakota Master Lamb Producers. Since 1975, this award has served to recognize South Dakota producers who excel at
sheep production.
These producers demonstrate outstanding management practices or strong support of the sheep industry at the state or national level.
Jaelyn Whaley, a South Dakota State University Extension sheep field specialist, presented awards to Lacie and Rob Peterson of Rockham, S.D.; Dave and Holly Ollila of Newell, S.D.; Spud Lemmel of Mud Butte, S.D. and Max Matthews of Bison, S.D.
Recipients of the award receive a plaque and recognition of their achievements during the SDSGA Awards Luncheon, which was held Sept. 27-28 in Rapid City, S.D.
Hoffman Corriedales
Lacie is a third-generation producer continuing the legacy of Hoffman Corriedales, the largest purebred Corriedale producer in the nation.
Hoffman Corriedales is
backed by decades of purple ribbons, trophies and awards from across the U.S.
The Petersons encompass the values of family and proper management for the continuation of the flock for many years to come.
Flying O Sheep
The unwavering dedication of the Ollilas has driven their success in raising exceptional Rambouillet ewes. Their emphasis lies in producing sheep that produce a superior fleece, while also having adequate muscle, longevity and performance.
Flying O Sheep exemplifies the crucial role of soil health and sustainability for operational success. The ultimate goal of the Ollilas is to ensure their lifestyle can continue for future generations.
Lemmel Ranch
While herding sheep in his iconic sheep wagon, Lemmel started his flock at the age of 13.
Now, 81 years later, the flock has transitioned to the next generation.
Over the years, Lemmel Ranch has raised commercial ewes producing the highest-quality feeder lambs and a superior amount of wool.
Max Matthews
Matthews embodies a life lived for the sheep industry.
From serving on the SDSGA Board to the American Sheep Industry Association’s Wool Committee,
Matthews has made invaluable contributions to the success of the American sheep industry.
As a producer, he has remained resilient to the highs and lows, adapting and improving his Targhee and Rambouillet ewes.
For 31 years, Matthews and his wife Joyce have continued to produce firstrate feeder lambs and wool.
This article was originally published by South Dakota State University on Nov. 12.
Max Matthews – South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Sheep Field Specialist Jaelyn Whaley, pictured left, presents the South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Award to Max Matthews and his wife Joyce. SDSU Extension photo
Hoffman Corriedales – South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Sheep Field Specialist Jaelyn Whaley, pictured left, presents the South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Award to Lacie and Rob Peterson, pictured with their children Braxton and Addie. SDSU Extension photo
Flying O Sheep – South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Sheep Field Specialist Jaelyn Whaley, pictured left, presents the South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Award to Dave and Holly Ollila, pictured with Finn and Tate Ollila. SDSU Extension photo
Lemmel Ranch – South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Sheep Field Specialist Jaelyn Whaley, pictured left, presents the South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Award to Rick Lemmel, Dally Meyers and Alexis Nasser. SDSU Extension photo
The Wyoming Business Alliance (WBA) held the Annual Governor’s Business Forum at the University of Wyoming in Laramie on Nov. 12-14, where over 500 business leaders from around the state convened with the goal of learning and discussing strategies to continue upward movement for the state of Wyoming’s business community.
Renny MacKay, WBA and Wyoming Heritage Foundation president, led a panel discussion on Wyoming legislators’ perspective of 2025.
Joining MacKay on stage was Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill (R-01) and Wyoming State Reps. John Baer (R-31) and Trey Sherwood (D-14).
Driskill, a rancher in northeastern Wyoming, is known for his strong advocacy on issues such as natural resources, agriculture and rural development and is at the end of his term as Senate president but will serve in the legislature until 2026.
Baer is a former U.S. Naval officer, has worked in leadership roles his entire professional life and was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2020.
He has served on the Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee and the House Revenue Committee and will likely be the next chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
Sherwood is a nonprofit leader and economic developer with a deep desire to contribute to the well-being of her community and state. She has served Albany County for the past four years and believes in making strategic investments in infrastructure, education systems and natural resources while supporting policies to preserve individual freedoms.
Panel discussion
“It’s always great to be here at the WBA Governor’s Business Forum, as it is a great place to get messages out between legislature and the leaders of the state,” Driskill stated in his opening remarks.
MacKay started the discussion off by asking the panel about the state budget moving forward and any issues they see affecting the state.
Baer responded by mentioning some concerns the state is facing and the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, which could see some major turnover with the new legislature.
Baer said, “The state has some real challenges coming up, citing the recent order to breach the LaPrele Dam and the need to replenish the state’s depleted wildfire funds while focusing on
returning taxpayer money to Wyomingites.”
He continued, “We need to think outside of the box over the next couple of years and think about the people we are serving.”
Sherwood added, “I am focused on moving forward on the housing challenges we are experiencing and how this influences our workforce.”
The questions continue
MacKay rerouted the question to Driskill and asked what his thoughts were on the state’s budget.
“Clearly we have some challenges coming up,” he stated. “We have to address the funds for fire prevention after a year of large fires sweeping over Wyoming and answer voters’ questions they have given us on how we are going to return funds back to the taxpayer.”
However, Driskill believes the best use of state funds isn’t giving it back to taxpayers, but investing it for the future so Wyoming’s next generations can prosper, which has generally been the approach of the legislature over the last few decades.
Driskill, who will not be returning to the legislature next year, said there’s a circulating narrative out there about the state’s financial standing that “the sky is falling.”
“Folks, the sky’s not falling,” Driskill said. “Wyoming has got more money in savings per capita than any state in the nation, and I am not worried about the next three to eight years as far as Wyoming’s economy is concerned, but how do we position ourselves in the future?”
Driskill encouraged everyone to speak to their local representatives and senators and tell them what they would like to see.
“We need to make sure policies support the future of Wyoming and the generations to come, not just today,” he added.
Baer alluded to seeing government spending limited to constitutionally mandated items and what the legislature feels is most needed to help residents, while Sherwood took a different approach by seeing the state’s budget as a reflection of the legislature’s shared values.
Ending the discussion
Wyoming’s property taxes were brought up during the panel discussion and responses reflected different views.
“The voters are clearly demanding property tax relief,” Baer stated. “We have several ideas to vet, but we could make budget cuts. Taxpayers have already given the state a generous amount of money over the last few years due
to rising property taxes, and now it’s time to give a little bit of relief.”
Driskill agreed rising property taxes is an issue for Wyoming communities but doesn’t believe tax cuts should be paid for by tak-
ing money out of the general fund.
He added. “I don’t want ultra-wealthy residents who only live in Wyoming for a small portion of the year to receive these same cuts. They need to pay a fairly
CLASSIFIEDS
Notice
The Natrona County Predator Management District is holding its 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 4th, beginning at 3:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the ARLC Building, Casper Room, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, Casper. All producers, Wyoming Game and Fish representatives, Wildlife Service representatives and the public are invited to participate. Tentative agenda items will be reports from the NCPMD trappers, game and fish, ADMB and Wildlife Services representatives. At the conclusion, we will conduct Election of Officer’s and set Predator Fees. For additional information, please contact the NCPMD office at ncpmd1@charter.net
Events
RAPID CITY GUN SHOW: Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 8, 9 a.m.2 p.m. Monument Civic Center, Rapid City, SD 57701. Buy, sell and trade, $5 daily admission. For more information, call 605391-8843 11/30
CODY GUN SHOW DEC. 6-7, Cody Auditorium, 1240 Beck Ave., Cody, WY. Guns, knives, Old West collectables. Fri., Dec. 6, noon to 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information and table reservations, call Paul, 307-2542090 11/30
180 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 785-3941955 (cell), 785-394-2374 (home) or 785-731-5067 12/14
Services
www.torringtonlivestock.com 307-532-3333
will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health
dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. Retention bonus offered to full-time employees. Incentives paid out at 6 months and 1 year of employment. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at
THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE JOHN E. ROUSE BEEF IMPROVEMENT CENTER NEAR SARATOGA, WY: Responsibilities include maintaining and operating flood irrigation systems, haying, maintaining/ repairing equipment, assisting with beef cattle research and processing activities and compliance with university research and accounting requirements. Reqs. include: High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent required and 2 years of relevant, specialized training/experience. Two years’ exp. in beef cattle, cow/calf or feedlot operations. Read full job description and apply by Dec. 8: www.jobs.colostate.edu/postings/153167 CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates 11/30
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 e-mail to: PeeGee Ranch, 1251 Lower Powder River Road, Arvada, WY 82831, pgranch@rangeweb.net. Call 307-736-2461 11/30
Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office),
(cell) or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com 11/23
FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545 or check out our website www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 11/30
Services
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Registered to 2031, LRC, LSH, $1,500. Call 307-262-7874 11/30
WYOMING BRAND FOR
SALE: Registered in Laramie County in 1930. RBH, $5,000. Call 661-2435442 11/23
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 $5,000 for this easy to read brand, registered until 2031. Call or text 307-2542790 if interested 11/23
Dogs
AKC LAB PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yellows, dark chocolates and dark reds. Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registration. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for 30-plus years. Look at the rest but buy the best. Both parents on site for viewing. Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is received. Doug Altman, Mitchell, S.D. Call/ text 605-999-7149, click the “Our Labs” tab on the website for pictures, www. southdakotayellowlabs. com 11/30
AKC BERNESE MOUNTAIN
DOG CHRISTMAS PUPPIES:
All first shots, microchipped and vet checked. Ready just in time for Christmas!! $1,000. Call or text 605-680-2571. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/30
FOUR LEGGED FUTURE RANCH HANDS AND PETS READY FOR NEW HOMES!!
We were born Sept. 13. Mom is a Black Mouth Cur/Heeler cross and dad is Border Collie. We get lots of attention and like meeting new people. We got our first shots Oct. 26 and can’t wait to meet you!! Call 406-850-9188 11/23
FOR SALE: NINE-WEEKOLD MALE BORDER COLLIE PUPPY. Sire is Kathy Knox’s Seth. Dam is a daughter of Jack Knox’s Coach. Call for more details, 660-988-8422 11/23
HEELER/BORDER COLLIE
PUPS FOR SALE: Variety of colors, western Nebraska. Call Johnny, 308-279-2419. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/23
BASSET HOUNDS, young adult pups available, 9 months old. One male and 1 female, very friendly and lovable. Well started on training and very sociable. Call for details, 307-219-2217 11/23
Cattle
COWS:
FOR SALE: Pure Black Angus bull calves average weaning weight 733 lbs. Herd has been AI’d since 1969. Sold as pure but not registered. Call John Gerstner, 307-366-2911, Ten Sleep, WY 12/14
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 BREDS: 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, 605-6901997, Brady, 605-690-5733 or Greg, 605-690-4399 1/11
FOR SALE 82 FANCY BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS, 1,050 lbs., 30 day calving window from approximately March 15 to April 15. Bred to 100% registered calving ease Black Angus bulls from top producers, i.e. Sitz, Walter, TJS and Beartooth Angus. Bulls chosen for strong maternal characteristics, good feet and structure, longevity in the cow herd and performance in the feedlot. Ranch developed at Woods Landing, WY. For photos and video, call 307-760-3837 11/23
TOP NOTCH BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS BRED TO LK BULLS: Four head calving March 20-25, 2025, average weight 1,045 lbs. Eleven head calving April 3-15, 2025, average weight 1,060 lbs. Seven head calving May 8-15, 2025, average weight 1,025 lbs. TOP NOTCH BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS AI’D TO SILVER BOWL: Seven head calving March 1-10, 2025, average weight 1,040 lbs. SOLID BLACK ANGUS RUNNING AGE COWS, 3-11 YEARS OLD: Ten cows bred to LK bulls calving March 5-April 23, 2025. One cow bred to LK Bulls calving May 13, 2025. Contact Joe, 970-629-0757 12/7
FORTY-TWO AI BRED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS TO CALVE MARCH 1: These girls are deep bodied, medium framed, moderately fleshy and weighing 1,050 lbs. 100% AI bred to Beartooth Atlantis and Sitz Dignity. Ranch developed, handled horseback and with 4 wheelers. Electric fence broke. Full modified live vaccine program since weaning or before. Located in southeast Wyoming. For photos and video, call 970556-5657 11/23
(cell),
Custom Feeding
LOOKING TO ACCOMMODATE AND FEED CATTLE THIS WINTER: Are you looking to make winter accommodations for your cattle? Our ranch is located in southwest South Dakota and we are looking to bring on additional cattle for the winter. We have an established facility on 340 acres. This includes 2 feed lots, an extensive corral system and a dedicated calving barn. Feel free to text or call. Tony 231392-1744 12/14
Meat Processing
bulk beef, pork & lamb.
605-456-2230 • Newell, S.D.
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Cattle Wanted
LOOKING FOR 200 HEAD OF COWS on a year-round basis, 45 years' experience. Full care, $55/month. Epp Cattle Company, Lisco, NE. Call 308-778-6104 12/7
SUMMER GRASS PASTURE WANTED for 50-200 head of cattle. Call Taylor at 307-3312145 12/7
PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 12/7
WANTED GRASS FOR YEARLINGS SUMMER OF 2025, references available. Maddux Cattle Company 308-350-1133 12/7
MOLLY MULE FOR SALE: Rides and packs. Backcountry experience. Sweet personality. Friendly and gentle. Shoes easy. Meets you at the gate. Ten years old. Cody, WY area, $10,500. Call 307-413-0767, e-mail wachobdoug@gmail. com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/23
PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 1/18
Hay & Feed
EAR CORN FOR SALE. NON GMO, no pesticides. Minatare, NE. Call Byron, 303-818-8152, leave message 11/23
Larry’s Seed with Legend Seeds has corn, grain, corn silage, soybeans, alfalfa, sorghum, sunflowers and canola Renova Seeds: Cover Crops, alfalfa, forages, pasture mixes, grass, forage barley and oats.
Yield Master Solution Biological Division: Envita makes all plants nitrogen fixing. Nutriquire for phosphrus and potassium enhancement.
Wyoming Division Larry French 307-272-9194
Larryjfrench1950@gmail.com
Montana Division Jeremy Robertus 406-853-8554
triangle6livestock@outlook.com
4 • Powell, WY 82435
Hay & Feed
CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN
ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2023 $50/bale; 2024 $60/bale. 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645 3/1
Trucks
FOR SALE: 1995 FREIGHTLIN-
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 11/23
FOR SALE, FARMER RETIRING: 9600 John Deere
Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website 11/23
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: Combine run. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ag bags. STRAW: Small squares available. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Call or text Knopp Farms for details, 307-254-0554 1/4
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay available. Go to www.valleyvideohay.com or call Barry McRea, 308-2355386 12/7
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: 2023 crop, 3x4x8 bales, 1,200 lbs., $100/ton. 2024 crop, $135/ton. Call Kelly, don't text, 307-7807027 or Bronson, 307-7602263, Lyman, WY 12/7
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
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 11/30
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 307-2506005 11/30
CERTIFIED WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE, large round bales. Call 303-898-8496 or 303-5002685 12/28
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, new seeding hay field oats/kosha/crested wheat. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-290-4418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 11/30
HAY FOR SALE: Large quantities!! Grass and alfalfa. Cow and horse quality. ALSO, forage wheat. 2023 hay still available. Small squares, 3x3 square bales and 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 11/30
2024 FIRST CUTTING HORSE QUALITY HAY: Timothy/orchard/brome with a bit of alfalfa at 14% moisture, 90 round bales averaging 1,450 lbs./ bale. Located in Clark, WY. No rain. Barn stored. $175/ton. Call 847-420-9615. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/30
STRAW FOR SALE: 250 TONS OF BARLEY STRAW, 4x4 squares, $50/ton. Located west of Powell, WY. Call or text 307-202-0532 for more information 12/14
MILLET AND BARLEY HAY, 4x4 square bales for sale, $135 and $140 a ton. ALSO, have third and fourth cutting alfalfa available. Located near Douglas, WY. Call 307351-4175 12/14
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 307-6303768 11/23
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: 3x4 bales, some barn stored, some outside. No weather damage. ALSO, alfalfa hay for sale 3x4 bales. Test available upon request. Riverton, WY. Call 307709-6290 11/23
HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE: Round bale grass, net wrapped, 2023 crop $100/ton, new crop $125/ton. ALSO, round bale barley and oat straw, net wrapped, $90/ton. FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-254-5115 or 406480-1248 11/23
HORSE QUALITY GRASS HAY, first, second and third cuttings, $150-$200/ton. OAT/PEA MIX, $150/ton. All 3x4 square bales. COW HAY, nice green millet, $110/ton. Big square or round bales. Square bales barn stored. Tests available. Lusk, WY. Call Paul Hicks, 970-2035019 11/23
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) 11/23
WE HAVE SMALL SQUARE 21-BALE BUNDLES TO OF FER: First, second and third cutting straight alfalfa. First and second orchard/brome grass. First and second cutting alfalfa and grass bales average 53 lbs., third cutting alfalfa bales average 63 lbs. Prices: First cutting alfalfa, $147/bundle or $7/bale (no rain) tests supreme. Second cutting alfalfa, $126/bundle or $6/bale (price reduced due to some rain) tests premium. Third cutting alfalfa, $210/bundle or $10/bale (no rain, very leafy) tests high supreme. First cutting grass, $126/bundle or $6/ bale (no rain). Second cutting grass, $189/bundle or $9/bale (no rain, all leaf, very nice). All
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Irrigation Systems
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cubic inch industrial engine off of New Holland 903, 905, 907 swathers, Hesston 500 swather or Owatonna 350 swather. Call Lloyd, 701-2264055 11/30 Tractors Wanted
WANT TO BUY!! 1962-1964 SELECT-O-SPEED FORD 4000 TRACTOR with gas or diesel engine, complete, running or not running. Call Lloyd, 701-226-4055 11/30
RAIL TIES: #1-9 ft., #1 and #2-8 ft. Used culverts: Three foot, 2 ft., 18” and various lengths. Call 307-630-2345 or 307-534-5253 12/7
LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN
Good time management is essential to farming success. That’s why more farmers are turning to T-L center pivot irrigation systems. Hydrostatically powered, T-L’s simple design gives you the low maintenance time, cost, safety and reliability to let you manage your farm instead of calling electricians or replacing gearboxes. Simplify your complex world and make irrigation easier on you.
Big Horn Truck and Equipment Manderson, WY rairdenjlw@tritel.net
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, 970-3244580 1/11
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 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 Zimmatic 8500 8 tower 1,296’ ● 2013 Zimmatic 9500P 7 tower 1,253’ with 2021 9500CC Custom GPS Corner 201’ + 88’ Overhang ● 2013 Valley 7000 7 tower 1,336’ ● 2014 Valley 8000 7 tower 1,216’ ● 2012 Zimmatic 9500P 9 tower 1,292’ ● 2020 Zimmatic 8500 3 tower 526’. Call 402-910-3236 11/23
GOSHEN COUNTY, WY: Selling 640 acres of pasture grass near Torrington, WY. This is a State of Wyoming Grazing Lease. A 10-year lease with the right to renew. Excellent native grass. No improvements. One well. Selling is the leasehold right. $185,000. NEW PRICE!! 3,316± DEEDED ACRES consisting of improved meadow grass and lush hard grasses. Run 250± cows through 12 pastures. Outstanding condition. Nice home plus excellent corrals and calving facilities. Natural tree-lined draws for livestock protection. LaGrange, WY. $3,900,000!! 1,230 ACRES OF PRIME AGRICULTURAL NON-IRRIGATED FARMLAND: Soils consist primarily of silt and sand loams. Located east of Hawk Springs, WY along the Wyoming/Nebraska state line. Professional care is dedicated to optimizing soil health. Divisible into smaller parcels to meet your investment needs. No improvements. $1,100,000. Pictures and video at www.buyaranch. com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307-532-1750 TFN
715-ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM
IN THE BIG HORN BASIN with 4 pivots irrigating 541 acres with free water. Functional improvements, 4 bedroom home, larger shop with attached apartment, livestock barn, large metal building, metal equipment building, corrals and feed pens. $2,950,000. RuraLands Real Estate, frank@ruralands.com, 307-851-2426 11/23
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, 541-5234434 (office) or 208-598-0267 (cell), Intermountain Realty, www.intermountainland.com 11/30
IRRIGATED HOMESITE, WITH ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS TO PROPERTY LINE, 38 TO 124 ACRES, several springs, lots of trees, can be purchased with or without older, not fancy, but livable home and 7 outbuildings. Pricing is $228,000 and up, depending on amount of acreage and outbuildings. Comes with Willwood Irrigation District water and older home has well, septic and natural gas. Located 7 miles from Powell, WY. Call 307-219-2217 11/23
SEVERAL DOZEN TRAPS FOR SALE: Sizes, 1, 11/2, 1/34, 2 and 3. Some new, some dyed, night latched and tension set. Some with extra-large pans for mink and muskrats. A few conibears also, 110, 160, 220 and 330. A colony trap and poles. Stretchers, stakes-cable and rebar. Other equipment also available. Call Frank, 307-331-4251 12/7
DEC. 11-15: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 11: Bill 6:30-6:45 p.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/ text Greg). DEC. 12: 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. DEC. 13: 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 1:151:30 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 1:45-2 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). DEC. 14: Worland 7-7:30 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 8:308:50 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 9:30-9:50 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner, drive thru); Riverton 10:20-11:15 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 12:30-1 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). DEC. 15: Douglas 7-7:20 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 7:40-7:50 a.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lost Springs 8:15-8:30 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 12/7
DEC. 2-3: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 2: Pine Bluffs 3:45-4 p.m., Sinclair; Burns 4:15-4:30 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Cheyenne 4:50-5:10 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru). DEC. 3: Cheyenne 7:20-7:50 a.m., Tractor Supply; Chugwater 8:45-9
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For over 150 years, the popularity of Angus cattle has grown, making over 80 percent of America’s cow herd influenced by Angus genetics.
Influential sires have made their mark, and during the 2024 American Angus Association Awards Dinner and Reception on Nov. 3 in Fort Worth, Texas, the association recognized the sire registering the most progeny.
Recognizing these sires highlights breeders dedicated to providing top-quality Angus bulls.
“Our members enjoy wide diversity in genetics to achieve whatever their breeding goals are,” said Mark McCully, American Angus Association chief executive officer. “We’re thankful for these cattlemen committed to breed improvement.”
Top sire of 2024
Connealy Craftsman, owned by Select Sires, Inc. of Plain City, Ohio and Sexing Technologies of Navasota, Texas, sired 4,014 calves registered into the Angus herd book, the most in Fiscal Year 2024.
“We were interested in this bull for a variety of reasons, but it was phenotype that set him apart for us. His
USMEF conference looks at market diversification and
During the second half of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) Annual Meeting, held Nov. 6-8 in Tucson, Ariz., speakers discussed market diversification and shared insight from overseas markets.
Market diversification
On Nov. 7, the closing business session included a USMEF staff panel focused on the importance of market diversification and developing new opportunities for U.S. pork, beef and lamb in emerging destinations.
Scott Reynolds, assistant vice president of marketing programs, described how USMEF categorizes markets for beef and pork and showed how allocations of USMEF investments in new and emerging markets has grown by 22 percent in the past five years.
These are markets with less current volume but greater upside potential. New and emerging markets can also help manage risk
when market access issues occur in the leading markets for beef or pork.
In terms of new, untapped markets for U.S. red meat, Africa tops the list.
USMEF Africa Representative Matt Copeland focused on population and economic growth and reminded the audience by 2050, one in four people in the world will be African.
“It will take time, but we can’t underestimate the importance of this economic evolution in Africa,” said Copeland.
“The geographic reach is immense. It is more than 7,000 miles from Casablanca, Morocco in the north, down to Cape Town, South Africa. One of the world’s finest beef restaurants will open in Marrakesh, Morocco in September 2025 and will showcase U.S. beef,” he added.
“In December, Marble is opening its second restaurant in Johannesburg,
South Africa and the flagship item on their menu is Prime-grade beef from Snake River Farms,” said Copeland. “In between, we’re launching an event in Ghana, West Africa in April 2025 which will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the entire West African trade.”
New opportunities
USMEF Latin America Representative Homero Recio addressed recent initiatives to develop new opportunities in South America, including a new product launch in Colombia.
“Colombia is a growing market for U.S. pork, made up of trimmings, hams, loins and ribs. But how do we grow tonnage? There are different ways to do it,” said Recio. “First, sell more of what we already sell. Second, introduce new items. This is what we’ve been working on with the Boston butt ‒ pork’s bestkept secret.”
The new product with
the most immediate potential in Colombia’s foodservice sector may be a pork burger derived from the Boston butt.
“We’ve tested the burger in Colombia and the reaction was off the charts. We are now promoting it to the trade as Boston butt burger,” said Recio, who noted USMEF is also testing a variation of the burger in Chile.
USMEF Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Director Sabrina Yin discussed the diversity of her region and its varying stages of market development, contrasting the highly-developed market of Singapore with emerging markets such as Vietnam and Cambodia.
Yin explained in several ASEAN markets, much of USMEF’s work is directed at overcoming technical barriers and working with the trade on supply chain development, capacity building
and imaging U.S. product.
Where possible, USMEF continues to utilize sampling programs for U.S. beef and pork toward growing retail shelf space.
Yin described how USMEF is evolving to more of a business-to-business approach with promotions, utilizing sales contests for U.S. red meat with importers and distributors.
Insights from overseas
The previous day’s program featured a panel discussion titled “Building Connections and Creating Opportunities,” in which livestock producers shared firsthand experiences and insights from engaging with red meat buyers, consumers and government officials in overseas markets.
Randy Spronk, who served as USMEF chair over the past year, kicked off the discussion by recapping his first market visit to Japan 25 years ago, traveling with then Gov. Jesse Ventura.
He highlighted the U.S. pork industry’s success in developing the Japanese market while also expanding demand in other Asian markets and the Western Hemisphere.
“One of the biggest takeaways for me was exports are not something we do in six months or in 12 months,” said Spronk. “It’s a long-term strategy to continue to grow a market and to be present in the market.”
Bob Ruth, a pork producer from Pennsylvania and past president of the National Pork Board, participated in a USMEF Heartland Team Tour of Japan in September.
“I was amazed with the Japanese’s attention to detail and quality – quality in how they cut the meat, in how they package it and how they present the meat to customers,” said Ruth. “I’m talking pork in general, but they did it with all of their red meat. A big take home message for me was how we could do better here in the U.S. to boost demand, based on what I saw in in Japan.”
Cattlemen’s Beef Board
Member Ross Havens, a cattle producer from Iowa, appreciated seeing the popularity of products which have little demand in the U.S. “Tongues are one of the top beef products we export to Japan,” said Havens. “Most people in the U.S. have no interest in trying beef tongue, but in Japan the
way they cook it and prepare it, beef tongue is really delicious. It’s a great example of how international markets add value to the carcass. Shipping beef products to where somebody really values it is a great return on our Beef Checkoff investments.”
Don Pemberton, former president of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and a participant in a Heartland Team Tour of Korea and Japan in 2023, talked about his experience grilling steak for social media influencers in Tokyo and the great interest they showed in his technique.
He also shared his surprise at how much attention he received upon his return to Kentucky.
“When I got back to Kentucky, I prepared a trip report and presentation for Kentucky cattlemen and the Kentucky Beef Council. The next thing I knew, I was on a speaking tour around the state because I’d spent 48 hours in Seoul and 48 hours in Tokyo, I was now considered an expert on foreign trade,” laughed Pemberton.
“As I presented at more of these meetings, I realized their great interest in how global trade affects them, and more importantly, their checkoff investment. With what I was able to share, they could better understand how their checkoff dollars are invested in global marketing and what a difference this is making,” he added.
While the panel freely shared their observations and insights with conference attendees, they also encouraged members to consider visiting an international market through a USMEF trade mission.
“My advice would be, take a trip. The intelligence you pick up in the markets is a very valuable experience,” said Ruth. “The other thing is our customers want to hear from you, the producer. The influence you have is phenomenal, and your presence there really helps USMEF. It’s going to be valuable for you, and it will be valuable for our industry as well.”
USMEF collects and analyzes market intelligence, implements promotional programs and collaborates with industry stakeholders and governmental agencies to increase U.S. red meat exports.
Producer panel – Pictured from left to right, Livestock Producers Randy Spronk, Bob Ruth, Don Pemberton and Ross Havens share their experiences visiting oversees markets for U.S. red meat. Courtesy photo
