WAIC has record year and looks forward to 2025 Page 2
Winners crowned at annual Make It With Wool State Contest Page 6
Postcard from the Past highlights the Advent season Page 10
Lee Pitts discusses the current war on food Page 16
Quick Bits
Trich Detected
Trichomoniasis (trich) was recently identified in a Lincoln County herd. Trich is a venereal disease of cattle transmitted from cow to cow by infected bulls, reducing calf production by decreasing fertility and inducing abortions. Heifers and cows usually clear the infection in three to six months, but bulls carry the infection for life without showing signs of disease. No medically approved treatment is available, so detection and control of infected bulls is key. For more information, contact the Wyoming Livestock Board at 307-777-7515 or lsbformsapplications@wyo.gov.
Scholarship
The National FFA Organization reminds all students the application period for the National FFA Scholarship will close on Jan. 9. All students pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or two- or fouryear degree are eligible to apply for opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. For more information or to apply, visit ffa.org
Eagle Survey
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Pinedale and Kemmerer field offices are inviting volunteers to participate in the national Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey. The Pinedale survey is scheduled for Jan. 11, and the Kemmerer survey will take place on Jan. 10. Volunteers should call their respective field office by Jan. 9, to be assigned survey routes and receive instructions on survey methods and eagle identification. For more information, call the Pinedale Field Office at 307-367-5359 or the Kemmerer Field Office at 307828-4517.
Meeting
The Water Development Commission will host a meeting on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Wyoming Water Development Office in Cheyenne. For more information, to livestream the meeting or to view the meeting agenda, visit wwdc.state.wy.us
Judge mandates grizzly delisting decision within 45 days
Federal Judge Alan B. Johnson sided with the state of Wyoming during the first week of December in determining if the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) had blown by its legal deadline to issue a decision on removing grizzly bears in the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) from the list of federally-protected species.
Johnson’s court order requires the federal agency to make its final determination within 45 days.
In a press release, Gov. Mark Gordon responds, “This is a step towards
returning rightful management of the GYE grizzly bear population back to the states. It should not take a judge’s order for USFWS to meet deadlines, and I look forward to the process finally continuing.”
A PATH FORWARD
Ag industry must unite to tackle persistent problems and pave a path forward
Wyoming producers from every corner of the state convened in a central location for the eagerly-anticipated Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup and Trade Show, held Dec. 9-11 at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper.
Themed “A Path Forward for our Industry,” the threeday event provided a full schedule of educational programming, guest speakers, committee meetings, award luncheons, organizational and legislative updates, networking opportunities and remarks from Gov. Mark Gordon.
Additionally, the convention provided a venue for those in the ag industry to share ideas, network, catch up with old friends and make new ones.
A new administration
On Dec. 10, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane kicked off the opening general session with an end-of-year industry update.
Lane started by addressing the elephant in the room – a new administration that many have seen as a huge win for the agricultural industry as a whole.
However, Lane noted, although the industry worked well with President-Elect Donald Trump during his last term, the new administration may present more of a unique challenge.
Please see WSGA on page 14
Event of the season – The highly-anticipated Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup and Trade Show, held each December in Casper, took place this year on Dec. 9-11. Producers from across the state of Wyoming met at the three-day event to attend committee meetings and educational programming, while catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. WYLR photo
Individuals honored at WSGA awards luncheon
This year, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) hosted its Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper on Dec. 11, where several individuals were honored at an annual awards luncheon.
Every year, WSGA joins the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) to recognize law enforcement officers who have assisted producers over the past year.
Additionally, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and the Wyoming Board of Agriculture recognize landowners who contribute to Wyoming’s hunting and fishing tradition and who are enrolled in the department’s Access Yes Program.
Law enforcement recognition award
“Unfortunately, our deputies could not make it due to weather, but we still would like to honor Weston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brice Remus,” WLSB Director Steve True stated.
Remus was nominated for his service to the Wyoming livestock industry by WLSB Senior Criminal Investigator Chris Strang.
“I have known and worked with Remus for over three years, and he approaches law enforcement with a calm, fair and commonsense demeanor,” True read from Strang’s nomination letter.
“Remus has dedicated his time and efforts to serve the livestock industry in Wyoming and in neighboring states,” the letter further noted. “He is proactive in his efforts to curtail
Following the release of the preliminary recommendations for the 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) in late October, the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which is used to inform the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as they develop the final 2025-30 DGA, was published on Dec. 10.
Despite pushback from multiple organizations, particularly those in the ag industry, the committee has followed through with their recommendation Americans forego red meat and replace the protein on their plate with beans, peas and lentils.
CLE Results
Youth competitors prove tough competition at 2024 Cheyenne Livestock Expo
The Cheyenne Livestock Exposition (CLE) was formed by a group of industry members aimed at preserving the nation’s Western heritage, giving stock growers from across the county the opportunity to showcase and promote elite genetics.
“This year, the CLE hosted approximately 2,050 entries and 640 exhibitors from 23 different states between Nov. 18 through Dec. 1 at the annual event held at the Laramie County Events Complex in Cheyenne,” stated CLE Board Member Pam Freeman.
Cattle show results
On Nov. 19, in the Junior Breeding Heifer Show, RW Saras Dream 308, an Angus heifer exhibited by Jayce Dickerson of Kansas, was crowned supreme champion, and CRR 0183 Donna 373, a Hereford heifer exhibited by Easton Hill of Colorado, took home the reserve-champion title.
Nebraska exhibitor Kashlyn Krebs placed third with H BL TB Pixie L446 ET, a Hereford heifer. Hailing from Colorado, Brenna Benes took fourth place with her Maintainer heifer
The DGA and scientific report
Every five years, USDA and HHS formulate the DGA to reflect the “best available science and current nutritional needs of U.S. citizens” in order to provide advice on what to eat and drink to promote healthy living and prevent disease.
The DGA is used as a framework for federal nutritional programs such as school lunches and military feeding programs.
In a Dec. 10 news brief, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra explains, “The dietary guidelines serve as the foundation for national nutrition programs, standards and education. They provide health professionals with guidance and resources to
As I write this column on the morning of Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day, I reflect on the day the U.S. was attacked at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This attack changed the world as World War II erupted both in Europe and the Western Pacific.
GUEST OPINIONS Work To Do
WAIC has Record Year in 2024, Looks Forward to 2025
By Andrew Joannides
I always reflect on Pearl Harbor Day, as my father was a P38 fighter pilot during the war – a war that ended with a nuclear bomb.
Lately, some world leaders are threatening to use these bombs against the U.S. again. These world leaders need to come to their senses and realize there would not be much left in parts of the world if nuclear bombs were used.
There are numerous issues facing agriculture that need closure in the next month.
Congress returns this week to hopefully deal with them as they are looking at a Dec. 20 deadline to approve a new funding resolution to keep the government operating, along with passing a disaster bill and a farm bill extension before the end of the year.
So far, they have just been kicking the can down the road as they can’t come to an agreement. At this time, some may be wanting to wait until the new administration gets settled in to reach an agreement on these issues.
Important to agriculture is the farm bill as a number of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs expired at the end of September when the last extension officially ended, but there is an increased risk on Dec. 31 without Congressional action.
If Congress fails to get something passed on Jan 1, 2025, “permanent law” goes into effect, reverting back to commodity programs written into law in 1938 and 1949.
If this happens, dairy prices, corn, cotton, rice and wheat would end up with price supports much higher than 2024 market prices. Other commodities would not be affected by the permanent law.
Dairy prices would be the most affected under permanent law as USDA would be required to buy dairy products to help boost prices to mandated levels of 117 percent higher than the current all-milk price. At current prices – around $22.80 per hundredweight (cwt) – the mandated price for milk would jump to more than $49.43 per cwt.
This would drive all private buyers out of the market.
If this happens, the expense to the government and markets would jump higher as it would double milk prices at the grocery store.
On the public lands front, we hope to reverse the Greater sage grouse and Rock Springs management plans when the new administration takes over since these rules will be so damaging to multiple users. As it appears now, these plans will go into effect before the new administration takes over.
Many realize the current president is going to spend a lot of money and do a lot of damage before he leaves office. I just hope he doesn’t designate more wilderness on public lands in the West.
On a positive note, a federal judge recently blocked the rules for the Corporate Transparency Act, including the part where all businesses would have to provide their ownership information to the U.S. Treasury, and in another case, blocked a rule requiring farmers and ranchers to pay overtime to employees. Hang on, the next couple of months are going to be interesting.
COX, Director of Livestock Field Services • 307-630-4604 • curt@wylr.net CALLI WILLIAMS, Livestock Field Services Rep. • 605-695-1990 • calli@wylr.net
A couple of weeks ago, I was forwarded an article written by someone from the East Coast criticizing some agricultural education lessons.
At first glance, these lessons seemed misleading and appeared to be trying to sway our children away from eating beef – or at least this is what the article suggested.
However, after examining the lessons and consulting with educators wiser than myself, we quickly realized these lessons were well-designed, factual and neither anti-agriculture nor anti-beef. What a relief.
As someone approaching 40, it seems to me critical thinking is a missing key element in todayʼs society. As educators, we are
passionate about teaching and fostering this skill. The op-ed writer failed to recognize many lessons, especially agricultural ones, are built to teach children – and adults – facts and give them opportunities to decide what is right and what is wrong.
This brain development is crucial for children and evident in adults. These skills are proven to translate later in life and directly impact both academic and job success. Critical thinking is essential for most workplace and life situations – problem-solving, decision-making, sound judgment and analysis.
At Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC), our curriculum Wyo Wonders proudly includes many
critical-thinking lessons.
One of our favorites is fourth grade agriculture lesson two, “Hills and Valleys.”
In this lesson, fourthgrade students connect the geography and climate of Wyoming to draw conclusions about successful ranching and farming in the state.
Using maps of topography, precipitation, irrigation and locations where crops and livestock are produced, students employ critical thinking by analyzing and interpreting the maps, evaluating how geography and climate impact agriculture and synthesizing this information to discover where livestock and crops can thrive.
Here are some fun facts
about our organization from this past year:
Wyo Wonders was used in 100 percent of the schools in Hot Springs and Crook counties.
Over 1,200 kids participated in a Wyo Wonders lesson in Natrona County.
Every third grader in Lander was taught a lesson. 2024 has been a record year for WAIC, and thanks to so much support, I am confident we will carry this momentum into 2025.
I hope your holiday season is fruitful and spent with loved ones. Thank you for all you do for Wyoming.
Merry Christmas!
Andrew Joannides is the executive director of WAIC. He can be reached at info@ wyaitc.org or 307-369-1749.
Call Gary Gwin at 307-777-7396 or email gary.gwin1@wyo.gov.
From the Publisher Dennis Sun
BLM meetings scheduled
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The BLM published the draft RMPs and EIS on Nov. 15, initiating a 90-day public comment period.
Each in-person public meeting will be open-house style and held from 3:30-7:30 p.m., featuring a presentation at 4 p.m. and repeated again at 6 p.m. Two meetings will also be held in Nebraska and will be announced separately.
The meetings are scheduled for Jan. 14, 2025 at the Crook County Courthouse in Sundance; Jan. 15, 2025 at the Newcastle Lodge and Convention Center in Newcastle and Jan. 16 at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk.
Additionally, a virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Jan. 23, 2025 from 5-7 p.m.
For more information or to access the Zoom link, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2013064/510
Written comments on the draft RMPs and EIS will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2025. To review the documents and submit comments, visit the project website. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail, mail or in-person at the public meetings.
EPA announces final rule
On Dec. 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to streamline, modernize and clarify the procedures for states, territories and authorized Tribes to administer programs to protect local waterbodies.
This is the first comprehensive update to the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404(g) Tribal and State Assumption Program regulations in 35 years.
The 2024 Rule for the CWA Section 404(g) Tribal and State Assumption Program clarifies procedures and requirements for states, territories and authorized Tribes to assume and administer the CWA Section 404 permitting program in some waters of the U.S.
Since the program was enacted in 1977, many Tribes and states have expressed interest in administering the program. Tribes, states and other stakeholders have identified several barriers to assumption and requested EPA clarify the program’s requirements and procedures.
The 2024 rule responds to this feedback and establishes new procedures to address these barriers. It also harmonizes the requirements for program assumption with existing requirements for program operation and creates new opportunities for Tribal engagement and public input.
For more information, including a pre-publication version of the Federal Register notice and factsheets, visit epa.gov
CTA halted
On Dec. 4, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the issuance of a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) from being enforced on Jan. 1, 2025.
This ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas protects millions of family farmers and ranchers from onerous reporting requirements imposed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
This preliminary injunction prevents the CTA from taking effect until the outcome of the case Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. vs. Garland is fully decided by the courts. This case was brought by a Texas small business challenging the legality of the CTA.
For the time being, the injunction prevents FinCEN from enforcing the act and delays the deadline to file beneficial ownership reports.
This is not the first constitutional challenge of the CTA, and the difference in court decisions could lead to further consideration by higher courts.
“While the preliminary injunction is a relief for cattle producers, we must continue fighting for a longterm solution,” NCBA writes in a Dec. 4 press release. “NCBA will continue working with policymakers to protect cattle producers from onerous reporting requirements like the CTA.”
Educational workshops set
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension, in conjunction with local Nebraska Cattlemen’s affiliates, will host two programs to provide area producers with information to plan for feeding the cow herd in 2025.
Topics to be covered include rangeland analysis tools to estimate rangeland forage production, strategic summer supplementation strategies for yearlings and cows and genetic trends and the implications of selection decisions for cow/calf producers.
On Dec. 16, the program will take place at the Rushville Extension Office’s meeting room in Rushville, Neb. starting at 5 p.m.
On Dec. 17, the program will take place in the Bluestem Room of the Extension Center in Scottsbluff, Neb. starting at 5 p.m.
Dinner will be served at both events, and attendance is free. For more information, contact UNL Beef Extension Specialist Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122.
Wildfire funding available
The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced over $20 million is available through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda to strengthen local governments’ wildfire response by converting vehicles to wildland fire engines.
This funding can be used by local governments which provide emergency services to areas with a population of 50,000 or less to purchase slip-on tanker units, which allow them to quickly convert trucks and other vehicles to be operated as wildland fire engines.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a total of $50 million for the pilot program, and up to $20 million is available during this second round of funding. In September, the DOI awarded nearly $1.3 million to an initial 21 local emergency response agencies.
The Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program will strengthen coordination between DOI, states and local communities to address the growing threat of wildfires.
Grant amounts will range from $10,000 to $500,000. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov by Feb. 26, 2025.
BLM seeks comments
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) state office opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) regarding a wild horse gentling and adoption partnership held between BLM Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Corrections (DOC).
The BLM completed scoping in October and is now seeking public comments to help complete its review in preparing the EA and determining conformance with all applicable laws and policies.
The Wyoming Honor Farm, located one mile north of Riverton, is classified as a minimum custody facility and is part of the Wyoming DOC. The BLM and the Honor Farm have worked cooperatively since 1988 to train and adopt wild horses gathered primarily from Wyoming’s public lands.
Trainers and wild horses make positive strides together by learning to respect and trust each other, and men are transitioned in a positive way back into society.
The Honor Farm hosts two adoptions each year which are accompanied by gentling clinics, where inmate trainers demonstrate the techniques they use to train wild horses.
In general, approximately 35 halter- and saddlestarted horses, as well as some halter-started wild burros, are available at each adoption.
For more information, visit blm.gov/site-page/ programs-wild-horse-and-burro-adoptions-and-salesadoption-centers-wyoming-honor-farm
Charleen Von Krosigk Apr 6, 1944 – Dec 5, 2024
Von Kros-
Charleen Kaye Banta was born on April 6, 1944 in Long Beach, Calif. to Claire Brunt and Mable Juanita (Davis) Banta. She grew up in Rangely, Colo.; Elk Mountain and Riverton.
Charleen was a member of the Christian Church of Riverton, attending and being very active for over 60 years.
On May 29, 1960, she married the love of her life Dean Von Krosigk in Riverton. They had three sons – Clint, Wendell and Samuel – and one daughter, Laurie. Together they
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shared over 59 years before Dean passed in 2019.
Charleen was a member of the USA Targhee Sheep Association and Wyoming Wool Growers Association for 40 years. She was a 4-H leader for 20 years for the Valley High 4-H Club, and served on the Fremont County Fair Board for 15 years. She was also a member of the Missouri Valley Women’s Club.
Charleen was a homemaker, and she cared for the family farm, raising Shorthorn cattle until they started raising award-winning Targhee sheep. Her sheep were her pride and joy next to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
She enjoyed attending and participating in Tar-
S A V Rainfall 6846 EPDs: BW: +.04, WW: +81, YW: +145 and Milk: +35 Buyers: Kraye Angus, Mullen, Neb. and Native Prairie Beef Genetics, Ogallah, Kan.
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ghee sheep shows, traveling, fishing, camping, attending church activities, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially being at county and state fairs to cheer them on.
She led her children to hunt and fish and shot her last antelope just two months before her passing.
She will be remembered by many for being at fairs and raising her beloved Targhee sheep.
She was her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren’s biggest fan in any activity they were in. She was always there, and when asked about them, she always beamed with pride and told everyone the latest on
Chiefton 1440 Dam’s Sire: Sitz Tombstone 050 EPDs: BW: +0.9, WW: +85, YW: +156 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Little Goose Ranch, Big Horn
each one. Charleen is survived by her sons Clint (Jennifer) Von Krosigk of Riverton, Wendell (Sandy) Von Krosigk of Shoshoni and Samuel (Kristi) Von Krosigk of Jackson; son-in-law Bret Gardner of Shoshoni; brother Derry (Diane) Banta of Grand Junction, Colo.; nieces Derria (Matt) Banta-Farling and Dena (Adolph) Corona; sisters-in-law Cathy Crichton and France Bonassa; 12 grandchildren, Melissa (Jeremy) Vukich, Chad Gardner, Shaylee (Robert) Cruickshank, Randell (Cheyenne) Von Krosigk, Kent (Katie) Von Krosigk, Amber (Justin) Dykes, Taylor (Connor) Davis, Garret (Nicole) Von Krosigk, Reagan Von Krosigk,
Karlee Von Krosigk, Erin Von Krosigk and Luke Von Krosigk; 11 greatgrandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Claire and Mable Banta, husband Dean Von Krosigk and daughter Laurie Von Krosigk-Gardner. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at the Fremont Center on the Fremont County Fairgrounds in Riverton. Memorials may be made to the Charleen Von Krosigk Memorial Fund to be used for youth activities at church and 4-H, in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main Street, Riverton, WY 82501.
Yearling Hereford bulls Lot 116 – FR Great Plains 4590 ET – Price: $11,000 DOB: 2/18/24 Sire: TH 507G Great Plains 313J Dam’s Sire: FHF M33 Starbuck 115T ET EPDs: BW: +2.3, WW: +62, YW: +162 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Commercial Buyer, Wyoming
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Pre-cond. Shots: Pyramid 5+Presponse, Ultrabac Somubac, Weaning Shots: Valcor and Poured w/Clean-up,
Tested Bulls, High Elevation (running up to 11,000’), Electric Fence Broke Mike Sims 100 Blk few Bwf Strs, 400-600#. Weaned 30+ days, Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Ultrabac 7 Somubac, Pyramid 5 Once PMH, Pre-cond. Shots: Ultrabac 7 Somubac, Pyramid 5 +Presponse SQ Slipknot Ranch 90 Red/Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned 45+ days, Running out, Hay Fed, Complete Vac. Program Ross Newman 83 Blk Strs, 625-725#, Weaned 60+ days, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Pre-cond. Shots: Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus Gilbert Ramirez 30 Mx Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 65+ days, Running out on Hay Meadows, Weaning Shots: Pyramid 5 Phil Kahler 28 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 650-700#, Weaned 60 days, Hay Fed with some Grain, Bunk Broke, Branding and Pre-cond.
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Bill Skavdahl 15 Black Cmg 3/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1072 $3,175.00
Ranch Management Llc 72 Black 4yr/Feb-Mar Bred Cow 1348 $3,160.00
Whetham Family Partnership 11 Black 3yr/April Bred Cow 1057 $3,150.00
Ranch Management Llc 45 Black 3yr/Feb-Mar Bred Cow 1095 $3,150.00
Bill Skavdahl 30 Black Cmg 3/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1201 $3,150.00 Hillside Rogue LLC 24 Black SM/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1361 $3,000.00
Flag Ranch LLC 16 Black 3yr/Apr-May Bred Cow 1285 $2,910.00
Ranch Management Llc 17 Black 3-5yr/May Bred Cow 1180 $2,800.00
Bob Stoddard 21 Black ST/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1406 $2,175.00
Ben Thoman 35 Black ST/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1303 $2,010.00
Bob Stoddard 12 Black ST/May Bred Cow 1346 $1,900.00
Jerry Wilts 9 Black ST/Feb Bred Cow 1197 $1,825.00
Payton Gladson 6 Blk/Red SM/Apr-May Bred Cow 1235 $2,500.00
Sawyer Andersen 15 Blk/Red ST/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1378 $2,075.00
Joel & Cody Tremain 14 Blk/Red SS/Apr-May Bred Cow 1278 $1,975.00
Duck Bar Ranch LLC 47 Blk/Red SS-ST/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1250 $1,960.00
A Cross A Livestock 33 Mixed SS/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1507
A Cross A Livestock 44 Mixed ST/Mar-Apr Bred Cow 1464
David Sherrod 21 Red 3-4yr/Feb-April Bred Cow
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Lot 118 – FR Kingsley 4518 ET – Price: $10,000
DOB: 2/23/24 Sire: UU Kingsley 7241E Dam’s
Sire: FHF M33 Starbuck 116T ET EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +63, YW: +93 and Milk: +41 Buyer: Aiden Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo.
Two-year-old Angus bulls
Lot 1 – FR Coal Train
3114 – Price: $33,000
DOB: 3/23/23 Sire: Pyramid Coal Train 0005 Dam’s Sire: TEX Playbook 5437
EPDs: BW: +1, WW: +77, YW: +134 and Milk: +28
Buyer: Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb. Lot 6 – FR Coal Train 3120 – Price: $20,000
DOB: 3/25/23 Sire: Pyramid Coal Train 0005 Dam’s Sire: TEX Playbook 5437
EPDs: BW: -0.8, WW: +62, YW: +117 and Milk: +38
Buyer: Perez Cattle Company, Nara Visa, N.M. Two-year-old Hereford bulls Lot 134 – FR Pilgrim 3628 – Price: $16,000
DOB: 4/16/23 Sire: Pyramid Pilgrim 8137 Dam’s Sire: SHF Daybreak Y02 D287 ET EPDs: BW: +3.4, WW: +61, YW: +104 and Milk: +34 Buyer: Scott Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn.
Lot 122 – FR Appomattox 3517 ET – Price: $15,000 DOB: 2/11/23 Sire: KCF Bennett Appomattox G442 Dam’s Sire: CRR 109 Catapult 322 EPDs: BW: +1.6, WW: +62, YW: +104 and Milk: +37 Buyer: Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D. Hereford bred heifer Lot 183 – FR 903G Rita 62L – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/26/23 Sire: Churchill Majestic 903G ET Dam’s Sire: Pyramid 16W 110T 9116 EPDs: BW: +4, WW: +72, YW: +113 and Milk: +31 Buyer: Jay Kloos, Chaska, Minn.
Roundtable scheduled
In response to the high stress conditions of operating a small meat and poultry processing enterprise, including low-profit margins, long hours, workforce challenges and other issues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance will hold an online roundtable to highlight mental health issues for meat and poultry processors. The Sunshine in the Darkness Roundtable will take place on Dec. 18 at noon. For more information or to register, visit us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_4tFW7ca0TpCGrGiJCgc0_g#/registration
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Charleen
igk, age 80, of Riverton passed away at her home surrounded by family on Dec. 5.
assist the public in choosing an overall healthy diet that works for them, and they help HHS, USDA and others in the federal government tailor policies to best serve the American people.”
As part of the process of updating the DGA, the agencies are required to release a scientific report, which outlines the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s independent, evidence-based findings and advice for the USDA and HHS on how to formulate the next set of guidelines.
In the Dec. 10 press release, HHS claims the scientific report will be used alongside public comments and input from federal agencies to inform the two departments as they develop the 2025-30 DGA, which is expected to be published in late 2025.
HHS further notes the committee focused on “health equity” in the scientific report “to ensure factors such as socioeconomic position, race, ethnicity and culture were considered to the greatest extent possible.”
“The committee also expanded the scope of evidence reviewed beyond recommended amounts and types of foods to also include strategies to effectively promote healthy dietary patterns across the lifespan,” states HHS.
Continued pushback
With a mission to promote the important role of beef in a healthy diet, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has been following the current DGA process very closely and has continued to speak out against the committee’s new recommendations, calling them “unhinged” and
“out of touch.”
Shortly after the scientific report was released, NCBA published another statement.
“Most Americans today already eat beef within the DGA’s recommended levels for a healthy diet. This reduction is a solution in search of a problem,” says NCBA President and Wyoming Rancher Mark Eisele. “Public health advice should be based on the totality of scientific evidence. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee ignored robust and rigorous scientific evidence about beef’s essential nutrients and the foundational, positive role it plays in health as a preferred protein food in a variety of healthy diets for all Americans.”
NCBA Executive Director of Nutrition Science and Registered Dietitian Dr. Shalene McNeill states, “Cutting back on beef isn’t going to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ There’s irrefutable evidence about the valuable role of beef and its nutrients in promoting health. We’ve had 40 years of DGA, and during this time, beef consumption has decreased, yet Americans suffer more from obesity and chronic disease than ever before.”
“Advising Americans to cut back on beef takes us even further in the wrong direction, putting our most vulnerable populations like women, children, teens and the aging at risk,” McNeill continues. “This advice detracts from the real and most basic challenges we face with eating healthfully. Nutrition guidance should encourage Americans to have the flexibility to choose nutrient-dense foods and dietary patterns they enjoy
within calorie goals.”
During an episode of NCBA’s Beltway Beef podcast aired in October, McNeill questions why the committee is turning away from beef – a total-package protein that offers 10 essential nutrients in just one threeounce serving – compared to something of less quality like beans, peas and lentils.
NCBA notes data shows beef provides essential nutrients and protein with fewer calories than these nonmeat alternatives, is more effective in promoting muscle health than soy-based options, plays an important role in managing weight and is compatible with heart health.
“Research continues to show, as red meat intake declines, iron and other nutrient deficiencies are on the rise,” McNeill says on the podcast. “Few foods offer the nutritional package beef offers.”
Moving forward
On Dec. 11, HHS and USDA opened a 60-day pub-
lic comment period, encouraging individuals to provide written comments on the committee’s scientific report, which can be found at dietaryguidelines.gov
Comments can be submitted online at the aforementioned web address or via mail to Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20852.
Additionally, the two agencies will cohost a public meeting on Jan. 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to field oral comments. Registration to provide oral comments will open on Dec. 16 and will close when capacity has been reached.
To register for the public meeting, visit mregs.nih. gov/oash/12ec-ap45508
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Tunnel replacement delayed
Replacement of the Goshen and Gering-Fort Laramie canal irrigation Tunnels Number One and Two was expected to begin this fall. However, the permitting process has slowed this objective and is awaiting final approval.
It is hoped the permitting process will be completed soon and some preliminary work can be completed before water deliveries are started in the spring of 2025.
The preliminary work includes building access roads to the construction sites, installing power lines to serve the construction equipment during the tunnel replacement and working on the tunnels’ entrances and exits.
The final cost of the construction project has yet to be determined.
Both irrigation districts and states have contributed approximately $45 million for the tunnel replacement, with the balance coming from a loan from the Bureau of Reclamation, which must be approved.
If all goes well with permitting approval, securing funding and engineering plans are completed, the actual replacement of the tunnels can commence in the fall of 2025.
The irrigation districts plan to start work with Tunnel Number Two.
An update on the tunnel replacement will be presented at the 2025 Yonts Water Conference, which will be held on April 9, 2025 at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, Neb.
The annual Make It With Wool (MIWW) State Contest, hosted by the Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary is a highlight of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Winter Roundup and Trade Show, held in Casper each December.
On Dec. 9, during the first day of the convention, wool enthusiasts and convention attendees gathered for the MIWW Fashion Show and Awards Luncheon.
The event was sponsored by WSGA and the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, as well as the Campbell County Woolgrowers Auxiliary, Richard and Dorothy Jean Davis, Anne Leonard, Marcia Federer, Barbara Dilts, Bob and Marilyn Christensen, John Hines, Eric and Kelly Barlow, Bernice Groves, Colleen Jennings, the Wanda Innes Memorial and the Roxanna Johnson Memorial.
Lamb donated by the The Lamb Guys of Douglas was served for lunch.
MIWW State Contest
This year, six competitors including Emma Hill and Dani Santee of River-
ton; Miranda Smith of Lusk and Susan Green, Karli McDonald and Paige Sanders, all of Laramie, vied for top honors with unique, handcrafted outfits made of wool.
Additionally, a quilt constructed by Donna Cale of Gillette and a sweater knitted by Sharon Tuckey of Douglas were entered in the contest.
Judges Nancy Ford, Dyann Durst and Kim Fry evaluated each contestant’s garments and modeling on Dec. 8, based on construction quality, fit and overall appearance, appropriateness to the contestant’s lifestyle, coordination of fabric and yarn with the style and design of the garment, creativity of the design, versatility of the wool and the contestant’s presentation and poise.
Each contestant was presented two and a half yards of Pendelton wool fabric and $25 for participation, and first-place winners received a cash prize and a paid trip to the National MIWW Contest in Scottsdale, Ariz., set for
Jan. 15-18, 2025.
Cash prizes were also given to the winners of Exemplary Construction awards in each division, the Creativity Award and the People’s Choice Award.
Contest winners
As the sole contestant
in the adult division, Green was crowned first place and received the Adult Division Exemplary Construction Award.
Hill swept the senior division, taking home firstplace division honors, the Junior Division Exemplary
Construction Award, the Creativity Award and the People’s Choice Award.
McDonald finished second place in the senior division.
In the junior division, Santee finished first, followed by Smith in second and Sanders in third.
was also the Exemplary Construction Award recipient in the junior division. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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Adult division winner – A fourth-year Make It With Wool (MIWW) participant, Sue Green of Laramie took home first-place division honors and the Adult Division Exemplary Construction Award during the Annual MIWW State Contest held in Casper on Dec. 8-9. WYLR photo
Impressive showing – Donning a fitted green jumpsuit and matching tailored jacket, Emma Hill of Riverton swept up during the Make It With Wool State Contest in Casper on Dec. 8-9, earning the title of senior division winner and the division’s Exemplary Construction Award, as well as the contest’s Creativity Award and People’s Choice Award. WYLR photo
Junior division winner – Hailing from Riverton, Dani Santee’s black-knit, off-the-shoulder jumpsuit with an asymmetrical hem and peekaboo lining landed on top of the leaderboard in the junior division of the Make It With Wool State Contest in Casper on Dec. 8-9. WYLR photo
MIWW competitors – Six individuals from across the Cowboy State showcased their impressive creativity during the annual Make It With Wool Fashion Show and Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup and Trade Show at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper on Dec. 9. Pictured from left to right are Sue Green of Laramie, Emma Hill of Riverton, Karli McDonald of Laramie, Dani Santee of Riverton, Paige Sanders of Laramie and Miranda Smith of Lusk. WYLR photo
GRIZZLIES
“We have known for years Wyoming’s grizzly bears have exceeded population goals, and the state has met recovery criteria time and time again,” Gordon continues.
The final decision
In his 25-page order granting the state of Wyoming’s request for a final decision on delisting GYE grizzlies, Johnson also rebukes the state of Wyoming for shortcomings in its legal filings – through its failure to adequately address the state’s standing to bring the legal case – and for its “pointless musings” which have no bearing on the case.
Johnson writes, “Instead of taking these basic steps, the state here inexplicably chose to spend multiple pages of its opening brief fantasizing about customized relief like demanding public apologies from federal officials – a remedy it never even requested. The court requests the state refrain from including such pointless musings in the future and be more purposeful about use of all parties’ and the public’s resources.”
The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office represents the state of Wyoming in these legal proceedings.
Johnson also agrees federal regulatory action interferes with the state’s sovereign interest in regulating wildlife and natural resources creates a sufficient injury-in-fact to prove the state’s standing to bring
the case.
But in an unusual footnote to the decision, Johnson states, “The court refrains from endorsing any theory of state ownership of animals and resources despite Wyoming’s legislative claims to such ownership. Johnson noted the U.S. Supreme Court had determined in a prior case state ownership of wild animals was merely a ‘19th century legal fiction’ that was ‘pure fantasy.’”
Other federal lawsuit determinations
The U.S. Supreme Court decision cited by Johnson was the 1979 case of Hughes vs. Oklahoma, in which the court overturned an 1896 ruling in Geer vs. Connecticut. Both cases involved use of the Commerce Clause in preventing game from becoming objects of interstate commerce.
In the Hughes case, the court noted, “The overruling of Geer vs. Connecticut does not leave the states powerless to protect and conserve wild animal life within their borders. Today’s decision makes clear, however, states may promote this legitimate purpose only in ways consistent with the basic principle our economic unit is the nation, and that, when a wild animal becomes an article of commerce its use cannot be limited to the citizens of one state to the exclusion of citizens of another state.”
In essence, if the wildlife at issue is involved in
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Other federal lawsuits have resulted in determinations a state cannot regulate federally-protected animals – animals protected by federal acts like the Endangered Species Act, Wild Horse and Burro Act, Migratory Bird Treaty, etc.
The high court’s Hughes vs. Oklahoma decision continues to recognize “the states’ interests in conservation and protection of wild animals as legitimate local purposes.”
In numerous cases, the Supreme Court has recognized the state’s legitimate interest in controlling and regulating wildlife within its borders, while acknowledging the state’s interest is not exclusive and absolute.
In a concurring opinion in the 1978 case Baldwin vs. Fish and Game Commission of Montana, Chief Justice Burger pointed out,
although a state doesn’t “own” wild animals in the same way it may own other resources like land, “the doctrine is not completely
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livestock theft by conducting livestock checks and contacting producers throughout his area.”
Remus works under the leadership of Weston County Sherriff Bryan Colvard to provide a safe environment for community members of Weston County.
WLSB recently celebrated the retirement of WLSB Investigator Joel Senior and welcomed his replacement, WLSB Criminal Investigator Cody Meyers of Casper.
Currently, WLSB has 11 counties participating in the memorandum of understanding between the livestock board and local sheriff’s offices and are involved in negotiations to add another county.
Access Yes Program awards
WGFD President Richard Ladwig took to the podium to introduce the Access Yes Program which works with landowners to provide free hunting and fishing opportunities on private and inaccessible public lands.
tions and ensures the continuation of hunting and fishing across our state.”
He added, “This award is an opportunity for us to say thank you to the individuals who participate in this program and allow hunting on their land. Without them, Wyoming wouldn’t be Wyoming.”
WGFD Access Yes Coordinator Troy Tobiasson honored this yearʼs northeast quadrant winner, Blair and Tami Bishop of Campbell County.
The Bishops are part owners of Bishop Land and Livestock, and their ranch includes rolling hills and timber covered ridges, as well as several large riparian areas where they raise cattle and provide quality habitat for elk, antelope, whitetailed deer and numerous upland game birds.
bell County to participate in the program and have been enrolled ever since.
WGFD Access Yes Coordinator Spencer Carstens of Cody honored the northwestern quadrant winner HooDoo Land Holdings and President J.D. Radakovich.
HooDoo Land Holdings operates multiple ranches across the Cody region, with most of the land being enrolled in the WGFD Access Yes Program.
“Being among the first to participate in their region, the multiple properties managed by different individuals are all overseen by Radakovich,” states the presentation.
HooDoo Land Holdingsʼ properties are exceptionally managed and operated for cattle and agricultural production while still maintaining a high-quality wildlife habitat.
ensure hunting is successful in the area is why this family stands out.”
Without the generosity of these landowners, passing down outdoor heritage in Wyoming may be lost.
Tobiasson presented the final award to the southeastern quadrant Access Yes Program winner, The Condict Ranch, LLC. The Condict Ranch, LLC is located approximately 12 miles outside of Saratoga and has been enrolled in the program for over 10 years.
According to the presentation, “The Condict family’s relationship with WGFD has been helpful and beneficial to the community.”
Over the years, the family has allowed the department to conduct multiple surveys on mule deer, elk, moose and other animals on their land.
“Access to private land is critical to the stateʼs management of wildlife,” Ladwig stated. “Approximately one-half of our state is in private lands, and providing access allows the state to manage its big game popula-
“The ranch was purchased by Blair’s grandparents in 1916, and growing up on the ranch and being a good steward of the land was instilled in him from a young age,” stated the presentation video of the family. “Blair has always believed people needed a place to hunt, and they should be able to experience the wild places Wyoming has to offer.”
The Bishops were one of the first families in Camp-
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WGFD Southwest Access Yes Coordinator Andy Countryman presented his regional award to the Julian family.
In 2006, the family enrolled in the Access Yes Program in Lincoln County and has been open to antelope, deer, elk and other small game hunting.
“The walk-in hunting area not only allows access on the private-deeded land but has enhanced hunting on nearby public lands,” stated the presentation. “The Julian family’s willingness to go above and beyond to
“The family has gone above and beyond to provide the public with ample opportunities to hunt in the region,” the presentation further noted.
To conclude the annual awards luncheon, WSGA Young Producers Assembly President Ty Espy honored WSGA Region Three Vice President and mentor Leif Hanson for all of his support to young producers. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Northeast quadrant winner – The Bishop family was honored for their 25 years of participation in the Access Yes Program. Pictured from left to right are Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) Director Angi Bruce, Wyoming Department of Agriculture Southeast Youth Board Member Meredith Halweg, Blair Bishop, Tami Bishop, WGFD President Richard Ladwig and WGFD Access Yes Coordinator Troy Tobiasson. WYLR Photo
Southwest quadrant winner – The Julian family has participated in the Access Yes Program since 2006 and has been open to various big and small game hunting. Pictured from left to right are Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) Director Angi Bruce, Wyoming Department of Agriculture Southeast Youth Board Member Meredith Halweg, WGFD Access Yes Coordinator Andy Countryman, Shannon Julian, Dave Julian and WGFD President Richard Ladwig. WYLR Photo
ACMD So Sweet 305L and in fifth place was Sawyer Styles of South Dakota with Styles Sandy D316, an Angus heifer.
In the Open Breeding Heifer Show, Kynsley Krebs of Nebraska was crowned grand champion with H BL TB Pixie L446 ET, and in second place was Gateway Genetics of Nebraska with ACMD So Sweet 305L.
Styles secured third place with Styles Sandy D316, and Gateway Genetics placed fourth with a Percentage Simmental heifer, JBoy Tammy 387L. Jeremy and Kate Roberts of Montana came in fifth place with Dwyer RSF Miss Honey Bee 410M, a Simmental heifer.
In the Supreme Champion Bull Drive, Gateway Genetics was again crowned champion with a Simmental bull, RBCK Up Next 1l, and Griswald Cattle and Rocking W Angus of California secured the reserve-champion slot with their Angus bull RW Timeless 304.
In third place was Andrew Odden of South Dakota with his Charolais bull OCR Sideline L114,
and in fourth place was Krebs Cattle Company, Copeland and Sons and Wilkinson Farm with their Hereford bull K Last Man Standing 304L. Siek Ranch’s Angus bull CB Skies the Limit of Iowa placed fifth.
During the Pen Show, Odden took home grandchampion honors with a pen of Charolais bulls, and Gene Stillahn of Wyoming won the Reserve Champion Pen and the Third Overall Pen with his Hereford bulls.
In the Junior Prospect Heifer Show, Ryan Carlson of Nebraska exhibited the Supreme Champion Prospect Heifer, and Kiera Bremer of Colorado exhibited the Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer.
Randon Johnke of South Dakota secured third place, Janice Mosbarger of Kansas took home fourth place and Jhett Jamison of Wyoming landed in fifth place.
Cash Pratt of Colorado won the Junior Market Steer Show, and Halie Lewis of Colorado exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Steer.
Ross Harwood of Montana completed the leaderboard in third place.
In the Junior Prospect Steer Show, Cash took home another win, and Dylan Stone of Colorado exhibited the Reserve Champion Junior Prospect Steer.
In third place was Camille Shimic of Nebraska. Kaysen Johnson of Colorado placed fourth, and rounding out the top five placings was Ashlyn Norgard of Wisconsin.
Lamb show results
In the Breeding Ewe Show, Isabella Timm of California won the Grand Champion Breeding Ewe title, followed by Hayley Byrd of California, who took home the reservechampion title.
Byrd also took home third, while Raina Johnson of South Dakota placed fourth and Jorie Miller of Wyoming secured fifth place.
In the Junior Market Lamb Show, Byrd took home the champion title, David Vetter of Colorado received reserve-champion honors and Cade Simpson of Colorado came in third place.
Vetter also took home
Bill passes Senate
On Dec. 6, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863).
In addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, this legislation would provide tax relief for cattle producers who received payments due to wildfires.
Previously, these payments counted as taxable income, meaning producers who already suffered from disasters were hurt again by having their relief payments taxed.
The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act addresses
limitations in casualty losses and allows producers to take greater deductions for disaster-related losses. Additionally, the bill excludes any payments received due to a “qualified wildfire disaster” from being counted as income for federal tax purposes.
The bill also retroactively applies to any wildfire payments received in tax years 2020-25.
Producers will have the opportunity to file with the Internal Revenue Service for relief payments received in these previous years.
“It is heartbreaking
to see your farm or ranch destroyed by a disaster, and it only adds to the pain when the payments meant to help you recover come with a tax bill,” said NCBA President and Wyoming Rancher Mark Eisele. “With the devastating hurricanes and wildfires the cattle industry has suffered over the past several years, helping producers recover and stay in business is a top priority for NCBA. The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act will prevent recovery payments from being taxed and be another tool for producers rebuilding their livelihood.”
the fourth-place title, and Tehya Thompson of Wyoming secured fifth place.
Goat show results
Brooklyn Jeratowski of South Dakota was named champion in the Breeding Doe Show, and Echo Bartels of Colorado was the reserve champion.
Jana Stearns of South Dakota placed third, Corbyn Siebrandt of Nebraska secured fourth place and Talissa Tangen of South Dakota landed in fifth place.
Hog show results In the Market and Breeding Hog Show, Bailey Stromberger of Colorado was awarded the Grand Champion Market Hog, and Jolie Ontiveros of Colorado was crowned reserve champion.
Karlina Tanin of Colorado finished in third place, Luke Charles of Colorado had a fourth-place finish and Brynnli Coryell of Colorado was fifth.
Kade Jackson of Mis-
souri won the Champion Breeding Gilt, and Landon Charles of Colorado won the Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt.
Blaize Davis of Colorado concluded the expo with a third-place finish, Luke Charles finished in fourth and Jackson secured another win, placing in fifth. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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Doyle McKim & Sons - Manderson
1 Char Bull, 2245# $15050
1 Char Bull, 2185# $13800
Thurgood, Bruce - Thermopolis
1 Blk Bull, 1895# $12500
Calvo, Joe - Burlington
1 Red Bull, 1395# $12500
L U Ranch - Worland
1 Blk Bull, 1775# $12100
Axtell Ranch - Thermopolis
1 Hrd Bull, 1620# $12100
Karst, Reece - Powell
1 Hrfd Bull, 2200# $12100
Stothart, Asa - Thermopolis
1 Blk Bull, 1335# $12000 Whitt, Slim - Thermopolis
1 Blk Bull, 1790# $11750 COWS
Shumway, Leroy - Thermopolis
1 Blk Cow, 1435# $13350
Gelov, Teodor - Carmel
1 Blk Cow, 1560# $13100
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1355# $11550
L U Ranch - Worland
1 Blk Cow, 1105# $13100
Double Dollar Cattle Co. - Lovell
3 Blk Cows, avg. 1512# $12750
1 Blk Cow, 1365# $11850
Stothart, Asa - Thermopolis
1 BWF Cow, 1085# $12500
Shumway, Eddie - Thermopolis
1 Blk Cow, 1510# $12000
Shumway, Clay - Thermopolis
McCumber, Cort - Thermopolis
1 Blk Cow, 2110# $11000
Whitt, Slim - Thermopolis
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1033# $10700 HEIFERETTES
Whitt, Slim - Thermopolis
3 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 828# $22500
Mead, Mary - Jackson
1 Blk Hfrette, 1105# $17000 HEIFERS CALVES
Hoffman, Ronnie - Thermopolis
26 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 355# $39250
Sorensen, Aaron - Riverton
65 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 397# $38175
73 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 465# $35200
22 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 542# $31500
Deep Creek-Foster Ranch - Riverton
4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 309# $37000
Gernant Brothers - Greybull
3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 462# $35000
6 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 528# $29000
Gelov, Teodor - Carmel
8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 388# $35000
TD & Sons LLC - Worland
17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 415# $34000
Michael Vigil Farms - Manderson
6 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 463# $32100
TD Farms Inc. - Worland
22 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 478# $31750
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Mastre, Shane - Basin
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Mead, Mary - Jackson
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Davidson, Peter - Burlington
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Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep
1 Blk Cow, 1525# $11700
1 Blk Cow, 1305# $11600
1 Blk Cow, 1340# $11550
McIntosh, Ruth - Burlington
1 CharX Cow, 1195# $11700
Doyle McKim & Sons - Manderson
3 Blk Cow, 1563# $11500
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30 bred heifers, CF Feb. 1, bred to LBW red bulls
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Blaine Thoman – 150 SM & BM black bred cows, CF March 20, bred to Black Angus bulls. E Triangle Ranch – 70 ST black bred cows, CF March 15, bred to Black Angus bulls, wormed & poured.
TD & Sons – 45 ST bred cows, CF March 10, top 45 out of 80 head, 2014 models, bred to Vermilion and Paint Rock bulls.
45 4 - 5 YO bred cows, CF March 20, top end out of 80 head, bred to Paint Rock & Davidson bulls Geis Ranch – 45 5 - 6 YO bred cows, CF April 15, top end of 60, bred to Jorgenson bulls. Kayden Vacher – 12 bred black cows, CF May 15-June, bred to Black Angus bulls, wormed & poured. RCA Livestock – 6 ST bred red cows, CF March, bred to Red Angus bulls.
Dec. 16 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Planning Grazing and Feeding Options for the Cow Herd in 2025 Workshop, 5 p.m., Meeting Room, Rushville Extension Office, Rushville, Neb. For more information, contact UNL Beef Extension Specialist Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122.
Dec. 17 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Planning Grazing and Feeding Options for the Cow Herd in 2025 Workshop, 5 p.m., Bluestem Room, Extension Center, Scottsbluff, Neb. For more information, contact UNL Beef Extension Specialist Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122.
Dec. 18
U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Sunshine in the Darkness Roundtable, 12 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_4tFW7ca0TpCGrGiJCgc0_g#/registration
Dec. 18 Wyoming Water Development Commission Meeting, 1 p.m., Wyoming Water Development Office, Cheyenne. For more information, to livestream the meeting or to view the meeting agenda, visit wwdc.state.wy.us
Dec. 23-27 Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office Closed. The ad deadline for both the Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 papers is Wednesday, Dec. 18 at noon. Wishing all of our readers a very blessed and Merry Christmas.
Jan. 1, 2025 Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office Closed. The ad deadline for the Jan. 4 paper is Wednesday, Dec. 31 at noon. Wishing all of our readers a happy and prosperous New Year.
Jan. 4 Big Horn County Farm Bureau Federation Open Goat Roping, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Big Horn County Fairgrounds, Basin. For more information or to register, call or text 307-410-9301 or 307-272-5499.
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. 10 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. 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 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
Jan. 22-25 National Bison Association Winter Conference, Omni Interlocken Hotel and Resort, Broomfield, Colo. For more information, visit bisoncentral.com
Jan. 23 Bureau of Land Management Newcastle and Nebraska Resource Management Plan Public Meeting, 5-7 p.m., Zoom. For more information or to access the Zoom link, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2013064/510
Jan. 24-25
National Bison Association 2025 Gold Trophy Show and Sale, National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. For more information, visit bisoncentral.com
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The Wyoming Angus Association 14th Annual Wyoming Select Female Sale, hosted online by anguslive.com, 307-630-1593, wyomingangus.org
Bobcat Angus 20th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com
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
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 Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-2355187, 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
Feb. 6 K2 Red Angus Winter Bull and Female Sale, K2 sale barn, Wheatland, 307331-2917, k2redangus.com
Feb. 7 Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-680-7359, 307-680-8266, powderriverangus.com
“The Gospel of John speaks of Christ as the true light coming into the world,” proclaims a church bulletin of bygone days in announcing its inspirational readings for the Advent season
nify the love of God which surrounds and fills us at all times, but we recognize it in a special way in the Christmas story. There is no greater power than love. It is stronger than rulers and empires, stronger than grief or despair, stronger even than death. We love, because God loves us.
the children, the lights, the music, the gathering together. Joy is like an underground spring that wells up within us, but joy is also a choice, an attitude. So today we open ourselves to joy, trusting God has already planted it in us. All we need to do is give it care and offer it to share.
Fourth Sunday of Advent – Candle of Love: With this flame we sig-
The bulletin further relates, “In commemoration of this coming, we light candles for the four weeks leading to Christmas and reflect on the coming of Christ. It is significant the church has always used the language – the coming of Christ –because it speaks to a deep truth. Christ is coming. Christ is always coming, always entering a troubled world, a wounded heart.”
During this time of Advent, we pass along these timeless excerpts from the same bulletin.
First Sunday of Advent – Candle of Hope: We light the candle of hope, and dare to express our longing for peace, for healing and the well-being of all creation.
Second Sunday of Advent – Candle of Peace: We light it knowing full well peace is elusive, and in some parts of the world, it is almost completely absent. Yet in this season of Advent, we trust God is never absent from us. And, even where there is war and discord, whether between countries, within families or within our own hearts, God is present, gently leading us to new possibilities.
Third Sunday of Advent – Candle of Joy: Joy is all around us – in
Christmas Eve – The Christ Candle: In Christ we find light and life, and the courage to be like Him, answering his call and following in his footsteps. The bulletin concluded with the following prayer. Come to us, Lord Jesus. Be born in us this night, in our hearts, our minds and our lives. May the light of your life be kindled in us and lead us to the shining truth of God with us, God for us and God in us. – Amen.
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of December 6, 2024
Compared to two weeks ago slaughter lambs steady to 130.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder lambs very uneven. At San Angelo, TX 5,679 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 345 slaughter lambs in North Dakota and 430 feeder lambs in Idaho. 5,159 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 120-125 lbs 205.00-214.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 114 lbs 175.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-150 lbs 152.00-171.00, few 175.00; 150-165 lbs 151.00-163.00. Billings: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs 160.00-183.00. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 140 lbs 159.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 290.00-337.00, few 340.00-355.00; 6070 lbs 276.00-332.00, few 340.00; 70-80 lbs 242.00-298.00; 80-90 lbs 218.00-269.00, few 276.00-292.00; 90-100 lbs 200.00-233.00, few 256.00. wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 280.00; 66 lbs 280.00; 7080 lbs 250.00-270.00; 91 lbs 190.00; 105 lbs 205.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 220.00-260.00; 50-60 lbs 245.00-265.00; 60-70 lbs 220.00-245.00; 70-80 lbs 190.00-217.50; 80-90 lbs 192.50-205.00; 90-100 lbs 197.50-207.50; 100-110 lbs 180.00-205.00. hair 47 lbs 280.00; 50-60 lbs 270.00-287.50; 60-70 lbs 240.00-262.50; 70-80 lbs 217.50-227.50; 80-90 lbs 197.50 212.50; 90-100 lbs 189.00-215.00; 100-100 lbs 182.50-195.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 290.00-295.00; 70-80 lbs 265.00-280.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00-220.00; 90-100 lbs 165.00-210.00; 100-110 lbs 165.00-175.00. hair 40-60 lbs 275.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 260.00-305.00; 70-80 lbs 250.00-265.00; 84 lbs 195.00; 99 lbs 190.00. Billings: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 250.00-255.00; 50-60 lbs 252.50-271.00; 60-70 lbs 218.00-269.00; 70-80 lbs 206.00-231.00; 80-90 lbs 193.00-217.00; 90-100 lbs 180.00-199.00; 100-110 lbs 173.00-190.00. hair 50-60 lbs 250.00-263.00; 60-70 lbs 242.00260.00; 83 lbs 210.00; 100-105 lbs 170.00-176.00. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 96.00, hair 100.00-114.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 114.00129.00, hair 98.00-122.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) hair 90.00-97.00.00; Cull 1 no test.
Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 77.00-110.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-107.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 88.00-110.00, hair 110.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 85.00-115.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 74.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 55.00-85.00; Cull 1 70.00-75.00 Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 87.00-98.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 80.00-94.00, hair 90.00-95.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 77.00-88.00, hair 82.00-97.50; Cull 1 75.00-77.50.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 342.00-360.00; 40-50 lbs 325.00355.00; 50-60 lbs 300.00-327.00. Ft. Collins: 40-50 lbs 230.00242.50; 50-60 lbs 212.50-230.00. South Dakota: 50 35 lbs 320.00; 40-50 lbs 305.00; 50-60
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100-110 lbs 171.00-183.00; 110-120 lbs 144.00-165.00; 123 lbs 159.00; 133 lbs 150.00. Billings: 58 lbs 250.00; 60-70 lbs 227.00-252.50; 70-80 lbs
224.00-242.50; 80-90 lbs 205.00-209.00.
Equity Coop: ID: 430: 115 lbs 161.00 for current delivery. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair lambs 90-100 lbs 232.00-256.00/cwt; yearling hair yearling hair 210.00/head; young hair 95-140 lbs 124.00150.00/cwt.
Ft. Collins: ewes with lambs 215.00/family.
South Dakota: yearlings 200.00-210.00/head; young 240.00/ head; middle age 160.00-250.00/head; aged 145.00/head.
Billings: yearlings 140 lbs 145.00/cwt.
Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 39,000 compared with 31,000 last week and 39,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas
National Wool Review
As of December 6, 2024
Australian Wool Exchange
Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or
Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market
Nebraska Hay Summary As of December 12, 2024
Greeley,
Compared to last week reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was light to moderate with the best demand coming from back-grounding lots. Weather remains relative nice for this time of year. Some ranchers are supplementing hay as fall or winter pastures lack appropriate nutrients compared to normal. Cows on cornstalks continue to graze without much supplementation. Some year-old hay continues to hit the market. Very light, uneventful snow fell in some areas of the state, with it melting off the next day. The last hay report of 2024 will be next Thursday,
and reporting will resume Jan 9, 2025. Central
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Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family! Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feedyard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person 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
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JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!! WELSH CORGI PUPPIES. One female, 3 males. Eight weeks, ready to go. For pictures or more information, call Mahlon, 406-409-9486. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 12/21
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
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 12/14
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
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
COWBOY SANTA SHOPS HERE!! 5 STAR saddle pads and MOHAIR cinches. MONTANA Silversmith and AUSTIN Accent jewelry, MONEY clips, barrettes and MORE… Tom BALDING and DUTTON BITS and SPURS. It’s ALWAYS a great day to $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! RIDE, ROPE, WORK and play!! LEATHER belts, WALLETS, checkbook covers. Wool VESTS, silk SCARVES 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 12/14
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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 12/28
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 12/21
ONE-IRON WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, LTH. Comes with 1 fire iron. Dues paid to December 2024, $5,000. Call 605-390-
AGRI-ONE 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!! 12/28
HEELER/BORDER COLLIE
PUPS FOR SALE: Variety of colors. Parents onsite. Will make good farm/ranch/livestock dogs and companions. Western Nebraska. Delivery arrangements available, $200 OBO. Call Johnny, 308-279-2419. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 12/21
BEAUTIFUL BORDER COLLIE
PUPS FROM GOOD WORKING STOCK and have great companion pup temperaments. Black and white rough coats available to active homes with room to run, $600, available early December with delivery possible. Call 208595-8343 12/14
COW DOGS FOR SALE, $500. Call 307-272-5507 12/21
FOR SALE: Three-year-old bred cows. Longtime heifer development program X Bar Cattle Co., Laramie, WY is proud to offer 75 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 12/21
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 12/21
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, 605690-5733 or Greg, 605-6904399 1/11
FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding, and grass calf prep. Billings, MT. Call Ryan, 406-696-0104 4/12
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 feedlots, an extensive corral system and a dedicated calving barn. Feel free to text or call Tony, 231-392-1744 12/14
PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701523-1235 1/4
PASTURE WANTED AND/OR RANCH OR FARM LEASE, northwest Wyoming or south-central Montana. References available. Call 307-851-2426 12/14
WANTED GRASS FOR YEARLINGS SUMMER OF 2025, references available. Maddux Cattle Company, 308-350-1133 1/4
WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 1/18
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay available. Go to www.valleyvideohay.com or call Barry McRea, 308235-5386 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
FEED CORN FOR SALE. ALSO, grass hay, first and second cutting alfalfa for sale. For more information, call 307-754-5864 12/21
HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 and round bales of grass or alfalfa/grass mix. Prices starting at $70/ton. FOB. Delivered only. Call 605840-0015 12/21
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 12/28
LARGE ROUND BALES OF NET-WRAPPED GRASS AND ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Delivered in semi loads. ALSO, custom hay hauling with 53’ step deck. Call 605-770-6453 12/14
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 12/28
CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: 2023 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 12/14
Seed
OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN out produces hybrid for silage and grazing quality grain, $69/ bushel +S/H. Call 217-857-3377 or text cell 217-343-4962, visit website www.borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com 12/28
HAY FOR SALE: Very fine stemmed alfalfa, good horse hay, 3x4x8 bales, 200 available. Call for pricing, 307-254-0152, Rivers Bend Ranch, LLC, Greybull, WY 12/28
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, 307-254-0554 1/4
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. All in netwrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-290-4418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 12/28
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 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message 12/28
HORSE QUALITY GRASS HAY, third cutting, 3x4 square bales, $200/ton. ALFALFA HAY, second cutting, round bales, $175/ton. OAT/PEA MIX HAY, round bales, $150/ton. COW HAY, nice green millet, 3x4 bales, $110/ton. Square bales barn stored. Tests available. Lusk, WY. Call Paul Hicks, 970203-5019 12/28
GRASS AND ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Cow and horse quality. Large quantities!! Small squares, 3x3 square bales and 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 12/28
CLEAN ALFALFA AND SOME BARLEY HAY FOR SALE in Riverton, WY area with some trucking available. Call 307851-4532 12/21
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 12/21
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 as well. All in 3x4 bales. Call 307-254-3456 12/21
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
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 available if needed or come and get it. Sheridan, WY area. Call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-5014243 (cell) 12/21
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: 3x4 bales, some barn stored, some outside. No weather damage. ALSO, alfalfa hay for sale 3x4 bales. Barn stored hay, $150/ton. Outside hay, $125/ton. Test available upon request. Riverton, WY. Call 307-709-6290 12/21
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
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
CERTIFIED WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE, large round bales. Call 303-898-8496 or 303-5002685 12/28
Hay & Feed
WE HAVE SMALL SQUARE 21BALE BUNDLES TO OFFER: First, second and third cutting straight alfalfa. First and second orchard/bromegrass. 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 hay is either stored inside or covered outside. Able to load semi flatbeds and dry van trailers. Hay analysis upon request. Located in Powell, WY. Call Scott, 307-272-4570. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 12/21
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
1996 PETERBILT 379: Lots of recent work, immaculate, well cared for, good tires, retiring. Call 308-320-0905 12/14
Equipment
WANTED TO BUY ENGINE FOR INTERNATIONAL W9
TRACTOR or would consider whole tractor. Contact James at 307-254-0087 1/4
1932, 1933 OR 1934 FORD WANTED, in any condition, unrestored or restored. Call 605-290-3208 12/14
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
ALLOWAY STALK CHOPPER: Model WR18, 8 row, side discharge. Field ready, $8,200 OBO. Call 303-651-2665 or 720-413-3707 12/28
FOR SALE: John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, 3 pt., with fenders and hydraulics. 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. 2015 Freightliner, automatic transmission, DD13 engine, 178” wheelbase, 490,000 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. 24’ portable ground hay/bale feeder. 12’ HD box scraper with tilt. Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 12/14
TO BUY!! Ford 172 cubic inch industrial 4 cylinder gas or diesel engine off of New Holland 903, 905, 907 and 909 swathers. Call Lloyd, 701-2264055 12/21
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“We need to recognize the reality we are in a very different environment than what we are used to – even compared to the last Trump administration,” Lane said. “We are seeing this in his Cabinet picks. He picked fairly conventional choices for a lot of these roles last time, but we are seeing some non-traditional picks this time.”
Lane noted some of these choices have been met favorably by NCBA, including Brooke Rollins as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) secretary and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior, while others have been met with more hesitation.
“Overall, we’ve seen some picks we are pretty happy with, and people we think we can work with,” Lane said.
However, while the new administration appears to be a friendly face, Lane explained the industry can’t sit back and hope things will start to look up.
“We can’t get in line. We can’t wait our turn. We can’t be patient. We can’t wait for everybody to get their act together. We can’t do what we did last time –whether it is grazing regulations or changes to the Endangered Species Act or any other issues important to our producers around the country,” he stated.
“If we do, we will be talking about missed opportunities 10 years from now, like we have been for the past 20 years,” he added.
“This is the perspective our team is taking into this next couple of years with this new administration.”
Anti-agriculture movements
In addition to gaining
the attention of those moving in to Capitol Hill, Lane noted the ag industry has had to up the ante on the anti-ag front in recent years.
“We’ve seen a dynamic change in the growth and onset of radical animal rights activist groups that have really changed their tactics over the last couple of years,” he said.
Lane explained around 10 years ago, groups such as the Humane Society of the U.S., the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals pushed the vegan diet, but when the trend faded, they decided to focus on climate change instead.
Although the issue of climate change was a sore spot for the ag industry in the beginning, proven scientific evidence has helped producers understand where they fit into the climate change conversation – and the context is not all negative.
“After years of research, policy and advocacy, we know you are not only producing the highest-quality beef the world has ever seen, you are doing it with the lowest environmental footprint the world has ever seen,” Lane said. “Nobody on planet Earth can compete with what you are doing and how you are doing it – not on taste, not on efficiency, not on quality and not on environmental footprint. That’s just a fact.”
Lane pointed out this progress, to a large degree, has led those in the animal rights community to abandon the climate argument and turn instead to advocating for small farms.
While this would seem to be beneficial to the industry, Lane explained this
“weird new segment” of “Trump-loving, radical animal rights activists” backed by million-dollar organizations has created what NCBA calls “astro-turf” –the opposite of grassroots.
“It’s fake, it’s painted green and it’s supposed to look like you,” he said. “And how are members of Capitol Hill supposed to know the difference?”
Lane noted animal rights activists have adopted this blueprint as a way to defeat the conservative Supreme Court, creating – and in some cases winning – ballot initiatives such as Proposition 12 in California and the Slaughterhouse Ban in Denver.
“We are fighting back everywhere these groups show up,” Lane said. “Our smiling faces are there to counteract their arguments, and I’m pleased to tell you, at least for now, we haven’t seen this spread.”
He continued, “They are not gaining traction, but they are a voice, they are in the conversation and they are spending a ton of money. All it takes is one look on one issue to change the dynamic for us permanently in this country, so this is something we are spending a lot of time on.”
Policy priorities
To finish out his presentation, Lane provided an update on NCBA’s policy priorities.
First, he noted the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released their scientific report, which helps inform the Department of Health and Human Resources and USDA in making final recommendations. The report has caused an uproar in the industry, as the committee suggests Americans replace red meat with beans, peas and lentils.
“They packed this thing full of “science” – most of
it not peer-review – which, for people who are supposed to be scientists, is a really classy move,” Lane stated. “You’ll hear us strongly advocating the Trump administration throw this in the garbage and figure out a different way to attack the problem because the Dietary Guidelines for Americans isn’t working. No one is using it. It’s garbage science, and it isn’t helpful to anybody.”
Like many in the industry, Lane noted NCBA has also been pushing Congress to pass a new farm bill. He said the association was pleased with House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, released in May, although it is unlikely this bill will pass.
Additionally, Lane pointed out the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires producers with under 20 employees provide beneficial ownership information to the federal government, was rolled back, meaning producers won’t have to comply starting Jan. 1.
However, Lane encouraged individuals to keep an eye on the issue since the injunction is temporary and will resurface.
Lastly, Lane debunked some myths about the hot button topic of the USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability Rule.
Lane reiterated the only change in the rule is that eartags must be both visually and electronically readable.
He assured producers data will reside within the state of Wyoming, and that they shouldn’t have to bear the costs of the tags.
Lane noted one of the biggest rumors circulating around this issue is elec-
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tronic tags were used to take inventory of cattle in Ireland, resulting in a mass depopulation of 200,000 head of cattle.
According to Dale Crammond, Irish Embassy agriculture attaché, this rumor is the result of a leaked document outlining every possible option for mitigating emissions from livestock. Many of the options, including depopulating 200,000 cattle, were crossed off of the list and never happened.
Although working in the ag industry might feel like a constant uphill battle, Lane commended the producers in the room and encouraged them to keep fighting.
“We have a lot to be proud of and excited about. Just like the transition on climate change over the last 10 or 15 years, we need to be ready to throw our shoulders back and defend this industry even in good times and a friendly administration,” he said.
“This is no joke. We’re going to have to be really serious about tackling these problems, and we’re going to have to be unified, which we all know isn’t always our strong suit in the cattle industry,” he concluded.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.
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Guest speaker – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane kicked off the opening general session of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup and Trade Show with an end-of-year industry update. WYLR photo
The War On Food by Lee Pitts IT'S THE PITTS
Caren Cowan, owner and publisher of the New Mexico Stockman, always offers up a lot of food for thought in her monthly column.
Speaking of food, Cowan’s latest missive makes one wonder if supposedly smart people have any idea where their food comes from.
For example, according to Cowan, “Big banks are being urged to defund the farming industry to limit meat and dairy consumption.”
Cowan also ran a story written by Frank Bergman from slaynews.com which claimed, “A collective of over 100 climate groups led
by Friends of the Earth is pressuring JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and other private banks to stop financing global meat and dairy companies.”
According to Martin Bowman of Feedback Global, “Industrial livestock companies are incompatible with a safe future for our planet, so it’s time for banks and investors to turn off the taps and stop providing financing enabling them to grow.”
He specifically called on banks to quit lending money to food companies like Tyson and JBS, and he called out Bank of America for hold-
ing over one-half of the $134 billion in loans to meat and dairy operators across the country.
It sounds like the greenies want farmers to plow under all of their banking customers in order to control the food people ingest.
While not a fan of the Big Four packers, I think if the big banks do buckle under the pressure from climate fanatics, people will starve to death around the world, which is probably what Friends of the Earth want in the first place. They seem to think this world would be a lot better off without any people.
A disturbing report done in Great Britain by Oxford University and the Imperial College of London not only urged everyone to give up meat and dairy products, they also demanded airports everywhere be closed and the general public banned
from using airplanes. Anyone caught doing so would be jailed for violating the Climate Change Act.
Of course, university professors didn’t call for government employees, greenies, rock stars, Climate Czar John Kerry or university professors to quit flying, because their work is so important and their time so valuable.
In order to reach the United Nations (UN) and the World Economic Forum’s net zero goals, university professors also demanded no new construction should be allowed. The UN and the World Economic Forum also said people should stop doing anything causing emissions.
Evidently, they haven’t been amongst their fellow man after a bad bean day at the Mexican food restaurant, otherwise they’d realize this would rid the world of people too because we are huge emitters – if you get my drift
– and I think you do.
All of this makes one wonder, “ARE THESE PEOPLE NUTS?”
Of course they are.
After the greenies finish ridding the world of ranchers, they will come after the farmers because of the emissions caused by their tractors.
This will mean everyone will start roaming the forests to find roots, shoots and berries to eat and then they’ll be killed by all the wolves, bears and mountain lions the government turned loose.
Which begs the question, who will save the wolves, fairy shrimp and pond scum after all the humans starve to death?
Time will tell if the big banks “lose interest” and buckle under the pressure from the coalition of greenies to stop loaning money to farmers and ranchers.
As for myself, I quit the big banks over 40 years ago
when I figured out they were, in the words of President Andrew Jackson, “a den of vipers and thieves.”
Ever since, I’ve banked with our small-town bank.
Personally, I don’t think the big banks will stop loaning money to meat and dairy producers, and I’ll tell you why.
For years I spotted bids at the California Bankers Auction for my auctioneer friend Jim.
The biggest difference I noticed between the big bankers and the ranchers I hang around with is the ranchers have manure on the outside of their boots.
The bankers held their convention at one of the poshest locales in the state, and I noticed when they were served their filet mignons and baked potatoes heaped with real butter and sour cream, you’d have thought it was feeding time at the zoo.
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