A Look Inside WLSB recognizes outstanding commitment by livestock law enforcement....................Page 5 UW joins collaborative forage systems study..................Page 7 Ranchers discuss the hiring and onboarding process for agricultural jobs................Page 10 Quilt raffle supporting wool programs won by major sheep advocate........................Page 11
Quick Bits CREP Program
Wyoming agriculture organizations look forward to 2022 The year 2020 presented difficult times for agriculture industries and their associated organizations. The state of Wyoming has several organizations which worked diligently through the COVID19 pandemic.
Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Executive Vice President Jim Magagna, Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Executive Vice President Ken Hamilton and Wyoming Wool Growers Association
(WWGA) President Regan Smith shared the activities of their organization in 2021 and provided an outlook for 2022. Wyoming Stock Growers Association One of the WSGA's roles is to inform and educate the
public in regards to the role of the cattle industry in the state. The association works to highlight the commitment of ranchers to resource stewardship, care of animals and production of a healthy and Please see REVIEW on page 6
Environmental Stewardship Award Winner WSGA awards Johnson Ranch for innovative stewardship practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners. In direct response to feedback from state agencies, Tribes, non-profits and other groups, USDA has updated CREP’s rule regarding matching fund requirements.
UCOP Tools
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hosting a two-day Unit Cost of Production (UCOP) Workshop Jan. 13-14 at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff, Neb. Enterprise analysis and UCOP are tools to help ranchers identify where value is created on the ranch, where costs are occurring and what changes could be made to improve profit. For more information, view the calendar on page 12.
Current SWE
Currently, Wyoming’s snowpack or snow water equivalent (SWE) is 70% of median with a basin high of 90% in the Tongue Basin and a basin low of 3% in the South Platte Basin. At this time last year, the state median was 79% and in 2019 it was 175%. In the last week, five basins – Powder River, Belle Fourche, Cheyenne, Lower North Platte and South Platte – decreased in SWE measurements.
Med Approval
Virbac announced the launch of their first product in the U.S. production food animal market with the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Tulissin, a Tulathromycin injectable for use in swine and cattle. Tulissin is effective against the bacteria which most commonly cause Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) and footrot.
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Elk Mountain – Proudly established in the late 1800s, the Johnson Ranch has a long history of public service and conservation. The ranch, located in Carbon County, is currently under the management of John and Reese Johnson – the fifth generation on the ranch. John and Reese have two children on the ranch full time; their son Shae, his wife Carla and their three kids Kaylee, Kayson and Kanyon; and their youngest daughter Shannon and her boys Isaiah and Micah. During the summer, the ranch becomes a family affair when the rest of the crew – John and Reese’s eldest daughter Cynthia and middle daughter Katie bring their families to help. The Johnsons operate a cow/calf operation and continually work to improve riparian areas, grass resources and wildlife habitat on the ranch. Along the way, Johnson family members serve their communities. Their dedication to improving the quality of their land, conserving natural resources and
serving the public have not gone unnoticed. In fact, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) has recognized the Johnson Ranch as the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner. According to the Medicine Bow Conservation District, one of many nominators in support of the Johnson family’s recognition with this award, the three most impactful innovative stewardship practices which take place on the Johnson Ranch include adjusting calving season, increasing energy management and planning for wildlife and the future. Johnson Ranch operations The Johnson Ranch has run a predominately Red Angus cowherd since choosing the breed around 1984. In total, the herd nears 700 head including cows, bulls and retained yearlings. Nearly 10 years ago, the Johnsons began the process of transitioning their operation to retain calves and sell them as Please see WSGA on page 4
Landowner awards WGFD highlights landowners for public access Casper – During the Access Recognition Program at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s (WSGA) Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show on Dec. 16, four landowners from across the state were recognized by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) for allowing public access on their lands. “Congratulations to everyone receiving an award, we appreciate all you do for access,” stated Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Vice President Gay Lynn Byrd. “To every landowner, thank you for water improvement, habitat and everything you do for water.” “This collaboration has gone on for quite some time between the WGFD and the Wyoming Board of Agriculture and highlights a lot of the ecosystem services that all of you do and the people that have come before you; to benefit the citizens of Wyoming,” added Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto. “This is a small way that our two groups can collaboratively thank you and the people of this industry and what they provide.” Please see AWARDS on page 15
WWGA focused on land policies
Trucking plan addresses supply disruptions
Federal natural resource management should be based on a set of principles which includes multiple use, protection of property rights, local community needs, the role domestic livestock can play in a healthy environment and sound science, according to a new policy adopted by the Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA). Federal managers should include local governments and private property owners in decision-making processes and recognize the importance of human and economic health, as well as environmental health. Land management WWGA members gathered to lay out policy positions for the organization at its recent winter meeting in Casper. Although the Biden administration’s 30x30 Plan to protect 30 percent of the nation’s land and water by 2030 was discussed at the meeting – with scant details available about how the plan will be implemented – the membership did not directly address the issue, instead focusing on other aspects of land management. Noting that governments – from local to federal – already control more than half the land in Wyoming, WWGA members voted to adopt a policy supporting nonet-loss of ownership or control of private lands in the state. When it comes to federal grazing permits, WWGA’s new policy is opposed to federal laws or proposals allowing permit buyouts which would retire grazing permits rather than retaining vacant allotments and making them available for grazing by other permittees. This is similar to a policy enacted by the Colorado
Washington D.C. – In an effort to address supply chain disruptions, the Biden administration announced the Trucking Action Plan, a bipartisan bill aiming to reduce barriers of entry and incentivize existing commercial drivers to pursue careers in trucking. According to a White House press release, “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law creates a pathway to address these challenges in the long-term. The administration is announcing a set of concrete actions to address the expansion of trucking. These actions will support the ongoing economic recovery and lay the foundation for a next generation trucking workforce that will strengthen U.S.
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competitiveness and support millions of good driving jobs for years to come.” According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), trucks are responsible for carrying over 70 percent of goods in the U.S. In many rural communities, trucks are the only form of freight available. Agriculture is one of dozens of industries affected by this shortage. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) noted, “The food supply chain was able to weather the pandemic-induced challenges, but the availability of truck drivers holds the key to whether or not
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It’s A New Year Happy New Year! When I say that to friends this year, I really mean it. What I’m saying is I’m through with the year 2021, which to most of us wasn’t that great of a year. From the I am realizing normal isn’t normal Publisher Dennis Sun any more, and most likely will not be for a few years. But, there are some positives for the new year, and hopefully this means less negative experiences. We are all concerned about current drought conditions and just how long it hangs on, hopefully ending sometime next spring. Just remember, a drought always ends. I hope inflation has cooled down, as this makes inputs and everything else more expensive. I hope for the election to consist of more conservative Congressional candidates to stop the president’s run-away spending. We have to realize whatever this administration does – we call it making mistakes – their actions are 100 percent intentional. We don’t yet know what the 30x30 program is all about, as the administration has stayed quiet about it since the blowback they first received when it was announced, but it can’t be good. We have to stay aware of meat alternatives and fight to have products labeled correctly, which should turn consumers away from fake meats. I can see another good year for those who raise sheep, despite predator issues. Here’s to hoping wool and lamb prices stay good. That is one industry which benefited from the pandemic, as consumers realized lamb makes for a good meal and the meat is easy to cook. The beef industry hasn’t been too good for producers in the last year, but prices have been up in the last months of 2021. The market has been good for not only calves and yearlings, but prices for canner and cutter cows and bulls, also. The predictions for better days in 2022 are forecasted, and we hope they hold true. With the expected rise on a strong beef export market, along with lower cattle numbers, producers should gain some ground. Slaughter numbers are up to around 676,000 each week in the past few weeks. As I’ve written before in this column, beef byproducts were a strong positive, especially in the second half of 2021. A recent article from BEEF Magazine stated during the week of Dec. 3, the steer byproduct value was $14.61 per live hundredweight (cwt), up 72 percent to $6.11 per cwt, from the same week in 2020 and 42 percent at $4.32 per cwt, above the 2015-19 average. At $14.46 per live cwt, the early December cow byproduct value was up 46 percent to $4.54 per cwt compared to a year earlier, and 60 percent higher to $5.44 per cwt, the five-year average. The last time drop values reached similar levels was in 2014. Interestingly, the cow byproduct value averaged greater on a dollar per live or dressed weight base than the steer byproduct value in 2021. This has occasionally happened in the past, but not in such a prolonged period and to this degree. This does not mean steer byproducts were worth less, rather cow byproducts were worth more. The year-over-year strength of tripe is up 473 percent, livers are up 267 percent, tongues are up 143 percent, oxtails are up 112 percent and edible tallow is up 108 percent. While those are great increases, consumers think retail beef prices are high, but retail beef prices are actually lower than they would be without byproduct sales. This is because the processing costs of the entire animal to wholesalers are spread across both muscle cuts and byproducts. So, there is a big positive note going into the new year. Have a great New Year.
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GUEST OPINIONS Comparing Beef with Plant-Based Alternatives By Norman Voyles, Jr. In mid-November, I traveled from my farming and beef cattle operation to Kansas City for an ag media event called “Trade Talk.” Hosted by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), this annual event offers ag industry broadcast personalities the opportunity to interview representatives from various organizations and companies, all of whom serve this country’s farmers and ranchers in some capacity. As the vice chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board this year, I did several interviews, and was quite frankly surprised by how many broadcasters wanted to hear what this guy from Martinsville, Ind. had to say. They asked me all kinds of questions about
the national Beef Checkoff, including many I’ve been asked before – how it works, what kinds of programs it funds, what impact are those programs having on beef demand and so on. However, one new question came up again and again: What is the checkoff doing to address the threat that plant-based alternative proteins pose to the beef industry? Honestly, this question wasn’t surprising. Like everyone else, I’ve observed news anchors and market watchers bring up plant-based alternative proteins consistently over the past few years. Some even referred to these products and others as “revolutionary” and “game-changing.” However, this is not how
some beef industry stakeholders view these protein alternatives. I’ve been involved in discussions that took me back a few decades when consumer concerns about beef’s role in a healthy diet weren’t considered all important. The fact is, there could have been more done more back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, because today the industry is still working to share the real facts about beef’s nutritional profile. That’s why we need to take protein alternatives more seriously today – and we are. In 2020, the Beef Checkoff commissioned a research study to understand plantbased alternative proteins and their potential impact on beef demand to determine
exactly what producers are up against. Now, the beef board is using this information to determine the best way to encourage consumers to choose beef. The study, “Impacts of New Plant-Based Protein Alternatives on U.S. Beef Demand,” authored by Glynn T. Tonsor, Jayson L. Lusk and Ted C. Schroeder, reflects the attitudes and opinions of more than 3,000 U.S. residents surveyed in September 2020. One of the biggest takeaways from the study was, while plant-based alternative proteins may be getting a lot of media exposure, consumers still love and choose beef. Here are significant findings from this study: 1. Beef has a good
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NEWS BRIEFS
Colorado wolf kill confirmed
Livestock auctions recognized Grant examines FHD
According to officials with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), the first wolf kill of livestock in more than 70 years has been confirmed. The kill happened near Walden, Colo., which is home to one of Colorado’s wolf packs. CCA officials say a 500-pound purebred replacement heifer was attacked and eaten by the pack. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed the existence of the pack in north central Colorado earlier this year. CCA says individual wolves have been sighted in the area prior to the confirmation of the kill. CPW officials are working with the livestock producer to learn more about the attack. “On behalf of the livestock producer, who is a member of CCA, as well as CPW, we ask that the public refrain from disturbing the area and individuals associated with this wolf attack,” said CCA President Steve Wooten. A spokesperson for CPW said staff were investigating the claim and would hopefully have more information. “If it is determined to be depredation by the wolves in the area that have naturally migrated into the state, we will compensate the landowner through our current game damage program,” said CPW Branding and Communications Section Manager Rebecca Ferrell.
In recent years, researchers and veterinarians have noted an increasing incidence of feedlot cattle affected by untreatable and fatal congestive heart failure, a condition known as feedlot heart disease (FHD). The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research’s (FFAR) International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) is awarding a $433,720 grant to Colorado State University (CSU) and RTI LLC to reduce the risk of this disease in feedlot beef cattle by improving methods to identify affected animals, understand the genetic underpinnings of the disease and develop mitigation strategies for the condition. In-kind support and matching funds are provided by Genus/ABS Global, Cactus Research, Veterinary Research and Consulting Services LLC and Hy-Plains Education and Research Center for a total award amount of $998,398. The incidence of FHD has increased in recent times with production levels. Currently, the causes of FHD are unknown, making it difficult for producers to address the issue. Led by Dr. Scott Speidel of CSU, researchers are developing metrics to identify FHD in cattle. Preliminary data suggests about 30 percent of animals in the current study are experiencing FHD by the time of harvest.
Webinars to help ag employers
Organic grant extended
Nebraska Extension will host a virtual seminar series on Jan. 18, 20, 25 and 27 designed to help agricultural employers learn techniques and leadership practices to help motivate and empower employees. Finding, hiring and retaining quality employees are major challenges for agricultural business in many western states. Retaining employees is so difficult that many are calling this the “Great Resignation.” Agriculture is not exempt from this challenge; competition for available workers comes from area industries, and the labor market is tight. Dr. Bob Milligan, senior consultant with Dairy Strategies LLC and professor emeritus from Cornell University, will lead the seminar. The seminar will be delivered via Zoom from 12:30-2 p.m. CST (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MST). Participants will need internet access and are encouraged to use a computer with a camera and a microphone to participate. Participants in the seminar should plan to attend each of the four sessions. Cost is $50 per person. Participation is limited to 50 people. Registration is requested by Jan. 11. Register online at go.unl.edu/leading_employees. For questions about the seminar or for more information, contact Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension educator at 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP). This program provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses. The deadline to apply for 2020 and 2021 eligible expenses is Feb. 4, 2022. Signup for OTECP, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), began Nov. 8. For each year, OTECP covers 25 percent of a certified operation’s eligible certification expenses, up to $250 per certification category: crop, livestock, wild crop, handling and state organic program fees. This includes application fees, inspection fees, USDA organic certification costs, state organic program fees and more. Crop and livestock operations transitioning to organic production may be eligible for 75 percent of a transitional operation’s eligible expenses, up to $750, for each year. This includes fees charged by a certifying agent or consultant for pre-certification inspections and development of an organic system plan. Producers apply through their local FSA office and can also obtain one-on-one support with applications by calling 877-508-8364. The program application and additional information can be found at farmers.gov/otecp.
The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and its marketing team strive to assist cattle producers in identifying and capitalizing on demand for Red Angus genetics through value-added marketing programs. Profitability goals are not achieved alone and RAAA works closely with forward-thinking livestock auction markets to best represent Red Angus producers and their cattle. In October, two auction markets were recognized for their significant role in supporting Red Angus producers through tactical marketing and strategic partnerships. These market owners and managers have taken steps to ensure their customers ample marketing options and have worked intensely to foster profitable relationships for their customers and clients. Hosting a special Red Angus sale once or twice annually, the number of calves sold in these sales, as well as promotion of the cattle and the breed were all considered when determining which markets would receive the honor. Producers and RAAA are greatly appreciative of the efforts put forth by these auction markets, which give buyers access to superior Red Angus genetics while supporting ranchers seeking premiums for their high-quality Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced feeder cattle and calves. Two Wyoming auctions were recognized for their efforts: Torrington Livestock Markets and Lex Madden, as well as the Sheridan Livestock Auction Company and Dan Otte. “We greatly appreciate the hard work all of our partnered auction markets do to provide successful Red Angus feeder calf sales throughout the year,” said RAAA Commercial Marketing Specialist Rachael Oliver. “By providing these Red Angus sales, auction markets expose their commercial producers to greater opportunity in marketing their calves successfully.”
WHMA closures begin Many of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) are closing to human presence – or already have – for the season to provide protection for wildlife on their winter ranges. The majority of WHMAs close or exercise restrictions for the winter annually. Protecting crucial habitat for wildlife is one of the main reasons the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission invests in land throughout Wyoming. WHMAs provide a refuge for big game that must conserve energy and rely on fat restores to survive the coldest months of the year. “Seasonal closures are essential for minimizing stress-causing disturbances to wintering deer, elk, Bighorn sheep and other wildlife,” said Ray Bredehoft, habitat and access branch chief for WGFD. “Closures also reduce the human and recreational impacts to the forage, which supports the wintering wildlife.” The closures are for any human presence unless otherwise noted.
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WSGA continued from page 1 yearlings. This practice has allowed the ranch to sell locally finished beef by whole or half portions, as well as keep cash flowing year-round. The Medicine Bow Conservation District noted that over the years, the Johnson Ranch has adjusted their calving season to better fit their grass resources and match their management goals. Pushing calving back to May and June proved challenging for the Johnson Ranch in terms of summer grass nutrition and breed back during warmer periods of the summer. Calving in April and May, closer to the onset of green grass, ensures calves and mother cows have access to high-quality forage and are not heat stressed when it comes time to rebreed. Maintaining quality water sources The many riparian areas included in the Johnson Ranch provide a unique opportunity to be flexible in their management practices. According to the Medicine Bow Conservation District, the heart of the Johnson Ranch lies in over 18 lineal miles of the Medicine
Bow River, along with several miles of Wagon Hound Creek, Mill Creek and the Hadsell Slough. Natural Resources Conservation Service Ecological Site Specialist Marji Patz, another nominator, shared, “Mr. Johnson’s operation is more than just a ranch or a livestock operation. His operation is built to preserve an amazing riparian corridor that is key to a diverse population of wildlife.” The water rights associated with these streams are mostly Territorial or “First” water rights, and the Johnson family has enrolled the use of a conservation easement to protect the ranch’s resources – land and water – into perpetuity. In addition, the Johnson Ranch utilizes offsite water sources, leaves large buffer zones when fertilizing hay fields and reduces the amount of nitrogen applied to fields. “The Johnsons work to keep water quality as high as possible, not only for livestock, but wildlife, fish and other aquatic species as well,” nominators mentioned. Efficient hay management According to a nomina-
tion document, the Johnson family works to complete as many tasks around the ranch as possible with the least amount of fossil fuels. For example, the Johnsons stockpile winter feed in standing piles or windrows, as well as reduce the number of hay feeding days. “They have slowly reduced the feeding days required from a historic average of 150 days – sometimes upwards of 180 days – down to less than 90 days per winter, even through severe winter storms,” according to the Medicine Bow Conservation District. “Doing so reduces the amount of hay processed from 3,000 tons to around 2,000 tons.” With a capacity to produce around 3,000 tons of hay each year, this practice not only saves the ranch money in terms of fuel, but also provides the opportunity to sell between 500 and 750 tons of hay. Appreciation for wildlife Nominators shared the Johnson family treats wildlife as a part of their operation. In fact, the Johnson Ranch has set aside parcels of their land to not be included in their grazing plan. Patz noted, “The operation is developed to manage the herd
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health of the deer, elk and antelope populations that utilize this corridor. Mr. Johnson is aware of and works to preserve the upland game bird and other bird populations as well as the predatory populations.” “He is concerned for the soil health of his hayfields and rangelands, strives to reduce the risk and impacts of invasive species and takes a proactive, integrated approach to managing all resources,” she added. The conservation easement is another way the Johnson family has planned to continue protecting the ranch’s greatest resources, including wildlife. Community involvement The Johnson family has a long history of public service in many different capacities. John is the third family member to have served on the Medicine Bow Conservation District Board, where he participated for over 15 years until he began serving as a Carbon County Commissioner. John has also worked on such committees as the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative and was integral in developing the Medicine Bow Conservation District’s Long Range Natural Resource Plan.
Patz shared, “John’s dedication to natural resources extends beyond his own operation. He is concerned for the ranching and rural communities widely and he strives to understand the legislation that is in place, proposed changes being presented and chooses to be proactive in the process.” Reese Johnson served on the Carbon County School Board. The family also has deep ties to service with the rural electric co-op board, which Bob Johnson previously served on for 40 years and Shae Johnson now currently serves. “John and his family
Family focus – John and Reese’s grandchildren are the seventh generation on the Johnson Ranch. John’s father – the fourth generation – still helps with the daily operations of the ranch, and the youngest generations are learning to care for cattle and rake hay. Courtesy photo
BEEF continued from page 2 image. Consumers by and large say beef’s taste, appearance, price and natural goodness greatly exceeds that of plantbased proteins. 2. Regular meat consumers – 68 percent of the study’s full sample – are much more likely to select beef even when a plantbased item is available. 3. Changes in beef prices have a much larger impact on consumer decisions to buy beef than the impact of changes in the prices of plant-based offerings. This means plantbased burgers are relatively weak substitutes for beef. There is also new research that delves into beef’s protein quality versus plant-based alternatives. A recent study from the University of Illinois and Colorado State University and funded by the Beef Checkoff and Pork Checkoff used the digestible indispensable amino
have been a strong part of the local communities and county,” said Nominator Todd Heward. “They have raised their families on the ranch and have been proud to call it their home.” “Whether it is optimizing hay production, maintaining a viable fishery on the Medicine Bow River, protecting sage grouse or selecting progressive genetics in the cattle herd, the Johnsons have worked hard to be successful,” Heward shared. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.
acid score DIAAS system to compare protein quality in beef and pork burgers and plant-based burgers. The study, “DIAAS is greater in animal-based burgers than in plant-based burgers if determined in pigs,” was authored by Natalia Fanelli, Hannah Bailey, Tyler Thompson, Robert Delmore, Mahesh Narayanan Nair and Hans Stein. As in the past, researchers found animal proteins have greater DIAAS values than plant-based proteins. All in all, the research shows plant-based protein alternatives are a relatively minor concern to the beef industry right now. However, this doesn’t mean the industry can just sit back and relax. As Beef Checkoff contractors develop new plans and promotional campaigns, they’re considering this study's findings along with other factors which could impact beef demand, both now and in the future. Consumer preferences
continue to evolve, it will be important to stay on top of those changes if the industry is going to effectively promote beef over competing proteins. I can assure you my fellow Cattlemen’s Beef Board members will continue investing checkoff dollars wisely to keep beef at the center of dinner plates everywhere. Normal Voyles, Jr. is the 2021 vice chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to U.S. Department of Agriculture approval.
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Law enforcement awarded Casper – During the Law Enforcement Recognition at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show on Dec. 16, two law enforcement agents were recognized by the Wyoming Livestock Board for their exceptional work in the industry. Wyoming Livestock Board Director Steve True presented the awards. Albany County Detective Sergeant William Meyer received one of the law enforcement awards and was accompanied by Albany County Sherriff Aaron Appelhans. “Sergeant Meyer made considerable contributions to Albany County’s goal of protecting the Wyoming livestock industry. He collaborated with Livestock Investigator Chris Strang on the investigation involving the theft of cattle and equipment from a producer in Albany County,” said True. “Through their investigation, they were able to recover majority of the calving equipment, and Meyer’s investigation ultimately resulted in the arrest of the suspect, which had fled the scene and was in hiding. The suspect was charged with 31 counts of felony fraud, theft and cattle rustling.” Converse County Deputy Thomas Jones was recognized for his work and focus in livestock compliance enforcement. “Jones has made a great effort to focus on livestock compliance,” shared True. “Jones has not been deterred in his efforts in spite of some interesting interactions with defenders during and after some of these contacts.” In addition, Converse County Sherriff Clint Becker was recognized for his focus and commitment to livestock issues and making livestock care stops to ensure livestock owners are within their realm of legality. The biggest stack of livestock care reports comes from Converse County, concluded True.
Albany County – Detective Sergeant William Meyer accepts law enforcement recognition award for his collaboration with Livestock Investigator Chris Strang, resulting in the arrest of cattle rustler. From left to right: First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Muir Gordon, Livestock Investigator Joel Senior, Detective Sergeant William Meyer, Albany County Sherriff Aaron Appelhans and Wyoming Livestock Board Director Steve True. Brittany Gunn photo
Converse County – Deputy Thomas Jones is recognized for his work on livestock compliance and traffic stops. From left to right: First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Muir Gordon, Livestock Investigator Chris Strang, Deputy Thomas Jones, Sherriff Clint Becker and Wyoming Livestock Board Director Steve True. Brittany Gunn photo
Food inflation expected to slow According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) December Food Price Outlook Report, grocery store food prices will increase between 2.5 percent and three percent this year, then increase just 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent in 2022. However, restaurant prices are increasing at a faster pace than food purchased for home consumption, according to the report. For 2021, USDA projects away-from-home food prices will have risen between four and five percent this year, and will rise between three and four percent in 2022. The all-items Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of economy-wide inflation, increased by 0.5 percent in October 2021 to November 2021 and is up 6.8 percent from November 2020. Of all the CPI food-at-home categories tracked, the USDA said the beef and veal category has had the largest relative price increase of 8.7 percent and the fresh vegetables category the smallest at 0.9 percent. No food categories have decreased in price in 2021 compared with 2020, the agency said.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 - FEEDER & CALF SPECIAL FEEDERS David Sherrod 117 Red Angus Strs, 800#, Weaned Oct. 15, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots: Pyramid 5, 7-way w/Somnus, 1 Round of Shots: Pyramid 5 +Presponse, Poured and SafeGuard Wormer, Sired by Schuler Red Angus Bulls Randy & Ty Steben 98 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 700#, Weaned on Oct. 1, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots: 7-way w/Somnus, Nasalgen 3 PMH, SafeGuard Wormer, Clean-up II, No Implants, Heifers are Bangs Vac. G & C Farms 70 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 700-800#, Weaned since Nov. 18, Grass/Alfalfa Mix, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way, One Shot, Ivomec Pour On, Hfrs are Bangs Vac. Brad and Shirley Churchill 46 Blk/Bwf Strs, 700-750#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Been on Hay and 4# of 14% Growing Ration, VitaFerm Mineral, Protein Tubs, Branding Shots: Enforce 3, Vision 7 w/Somnus, One Shot Pastuerella/BVD, Post Weaning Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold, Vitamin A & DAll Cattle are NHTC, BQA, SAV, Age & Source Verified thru Samson, EID Tagged Lynde & Petersen 37 Blk Angus Heifers, 650-700#, Fancy set of Replacement Quality Heifers, No brands, Jet Blk, Weaned on Oct. 3, Strictly Running Out on Alfalfa Hay Fields, Pyramid 5 +Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus at Weaning, Will Bangs Vacc if buyer requests at seller’s expense, One Raising WEANED CALVES Cattlecorp LLC/Richard Leavitt 225 Blk/Bwf Hfrs & Strs, 450-550#, Weaned 75+days, Running out on Meadows, Hay Fed, 2 Rounds of Modified Live Vac. Program Argyle Ranch 210 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 60 days, Running out on hay meadows, Branding Shots and Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Green, Home Raised Goodrich Ranch 190 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Weaned 85 days, Bunk Broke, Light Grower Ration, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots: Ultrabac 7, Inforce 3, One Shot BVD, Home Raised, High Elevation Jeff Boardman 160 Red/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned since Sept. 7, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding and Precond. Shots: Pyramid 5+Presponse, 7-way Greg & Peg DesEnfants 158 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 600-750#, Branding Shots: Vision 7, Vista Once SQ & Multimin 90, Weaning Shots: Vision 7, Vista Once SQ & Multimin 90, Weaned since Oct 15th, Bunk Broke, 5 lbs Creep, Grass Hay & Pasture Johnny Hubanka 150 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 475-575#, Weaned Early part of Nov., Bunk Broke, Silage and Chopped Hay, Branding Shots: Vista Once, 7-way, Weaning Shots: Vista Once, 7-way, No Antibiotics Ervin Gara 140 Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned 65 days, Branding Shots: Vira Shield 6,Vista Once, Poured Elden Ackerman 140 Blk Strs, 750-825#, Weaned in Mid-Oct., Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Complete Modified Live Vac. Program, Fancy, Home Raised, Sired by Angus/SimAngus Bulls Josh Weaver 115 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 450-650#, Weaned 45 days, Weaned on Second Alfalfa/Orchard Grass Hay Mix, Branding Shots: 7-way, Pre-cond. Shots: Vira Shield 6, C & D, Weaning Shots: BarVac 7, 7-way w/Somnus, Pyramid 5 + Presponse, Bunk Broke, High Elevation T 7 Cattle 110 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-575#, Weaned 75 days, On Silage & Hay, 2 Rounds of Shots: Vista Once, 8-way, Inforce 3, Injectable Wormer, Implanted at branding, Banded Cody Hislop 100 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 600-700#, Weaned 60 days, Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Ultra Choice 8, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Pre-cond. Shots: Ultra Choice 8, bovi-Shield Gold 5, Poured, Dams * Sires are SimAngus and Hereford Colter Carter 95 -95% Blk Strs & Hfrs, 585-625#, Weaned 75 days, On Silage & Hay, 2 Rounds of Shots: Vista Once, 8-way, Inforce 3, Injectable Wormer, Implanted at branding, Banded Doug, Kim & Cole DesEnfants 87 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 750#, Weaned 75 days, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding Shots: Inforce 3, Once PMH, 7-way, Pre-cond. Shots: CMG One Shot, 7-way w/Somnus, Home Raised Mike Hornoker/Steer Ranch 95 Blk (1 Rd/ 1 Char) Strs & Hfrs, 500-525#, Weaned on Oct. 1, Hay Fed, Bunk Broke, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots: Vira Shield 6, Vision 7 w/Spur Sulpher Ranch 90 Mx Blk Strs & Hfrs, 85% Blk bal Char-x, 425-550#, Weaned 75 days, On Silage & Hay, 2 Rounds of Shots: Vista Once, 8-way, Inforce 3, Injectable Wormer, Implanted at branding, Banded Platt Cattle Co. 80 Mx Strs, 675-700#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, A Grower Ration of Sudan/Alfalfa Hay, Branding Shots: Ultrabac 8, Weaning Shots: Ultrabac 8, Vitamin A/D, Pyramid 5+Presponse SQ, Poured with Vetrimec B, Treated for Coccidiosis with Corid. All Natural, No Implants, No Antibiotics/Hormones, Will Sign Affidavits Mascaro Land & Livestock 80 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 650-700#, Weaned 90 days, Been on a Grower Ration, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, 8-way, Naslagen, Hfrs are Bangs Vac., All Natural, Nice quality high elevation calves Jim Janowsky 75 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned Nov. 5, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed with some Corn, Branding Shots: Vira Shield 6 Mascor Land & Livestock 70 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 750#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Light Grower Ration, Complete Vac. All Natural 77 Horse & Cattle 70 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 575-600#, Weaned 75 days, On Silage & Hay, 2 Rounds of Shots: Vista Once, 8-way, Inforce 3, Injectable Wormer, Implanted at branding, Banded Lazy Hanging G LLC 50 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned since Oct. 1, Grass Hay Fed, Branding Shots, Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold, 7-way, Ultra Choice 7, Steers are Knife Cut Hoffman Sage Creek Ranches 50 Mx Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned end of Oct., Hay Fed, Bunk Broke, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7 Brad and Shirley Churchill 36 Char-x/Blk Strs, 625-675#, Weaned 80 days, Bunk Broke, Been on Hay and 4# of 14% Growing Ration, Vitagerm Mineral, Protein Tubs, Branding Shots: Enforce 3, Vision 7 w/Somnus, One Shot Pastuerella/BVD, Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, Ultrabac 7 w/Somnus, Dectomax, Post Weaning Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold, Vitamin A & D, NHTC, BQA, SAV, Age & Source Verified thru Samson, EID Tagged Bret & Kristi Hodsden 45 Blk/Bwf few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, On a Light Grower Ration, Branding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5, 7-way w/Somnus, Poured, Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5, 7-way, Poured Ben Argyle 40 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 60 days, Running out on hay meadows, Branding Shots and Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way, BoviShield Gold 5, Green, Home Raised Bar W Bar 40 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned end of Oct., Hay Fed, Bunk Broke, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7 Groll Land & Livestock 35 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 60 days, Running out on hay meadows, Branding Shots and Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Green, Home Raised Cody & Anne Waite 36 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 700#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots:8-way, Vira Shield, Poured David & Susan Walker 35 F 1 Cross Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 45 days, Running out on Hay Meadows supplemented with hay as needed, Branding Shots & Pre-cond. Shots, All Natural, Home Raised Vern Zook 34 Blk Angus few Red Strs & Hfrs, 500-650#, Weaned for 35 days, Bunk Broke, Branding Shots: Vision 7 w/Somnus, Vista Once SQ, Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7, Pyramid 5, Poured with Ivermec, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, Home Raised Cardwell Ranch 31 Blk Angus/Blk Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 450#, Weaned 60+ days, Running out on pasture, Salt & Mineral Program, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5+Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Pre-cond. Shots: Pyramid 5+Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus, Naselgan 3 PMH Travis McIntosh 30 Blk Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 90 days, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration of Silage and Ground Hay, 3 Rounds of Shots, Sired by Booth Bulls, No Implants Mackey Family Trust 25 70% Blk//30% Red Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned 48 days, Grass Hay Fed, Stress Lick Tubs, Bunk Broke, Branding Shots: 8-way, Pre-cond. Shots: One Shot, Ultra 8, Bovi-Shield Gold 5 Dr. Brent Kaufman 19 Blk/Bwf few Red Strs, 550-650#, Weaned 75 days, Running out on hay meadows supplemented with Creep Feed, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 7-way w/Somnus, Wormed, Poured with Ivomec, No Implants, Knife Cut Dr. Louis Stewart 12 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned end of Oct., Hay Fed, Bunk Broke, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: Vision 7 Marcus Stutzman 12 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 620#, Weaned 35 days, Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5, 7-way/Somnus, No Implants Wesley Brown 12 Blk Strs, 575-600#, Weaned Oct. 1, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration of Hay and Corn, All Natural, No Shots Jeremy Ranch 10 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 60 days, Running out on hay meadows, Branding Shots and Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way, Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Green, Home Raised CALVES Joan Schneider & Sons 150 Blk/Bwf Strs, 500-600#, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Vision 7 w/Somnus 2 Bar 2 Livestock/Mike Miller 129 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, (more information to following) Harry Epler Estate 65 Mostly Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 525-575#, Branding Shots Only Marcus Anderson 60 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 600-650#, Branding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5 Dennis & Judy Kieler 45 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding Shots: 8-way Sewell Ranching LLC 45 Blk/Rd Strs, 350-450#, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots: Pyramid 5 +Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus Jim Snow 20 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 600-700#, Branding and Pre-cond. Shots: 8-way w/Somnus
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 - ALL CLASSES MONDAY, JANUARY 10 ~ BRED COW SPECIAL
COMPLETE OR PARTIAL DISPERSALS Carnahan Cattle Co. 550 Blk/Bwf Cows, Complete Dispersal, Running Ages, Bred to Churchill’s Registered Hereford Bulls or Circle L Registered Angus Bulls, Bulls put in June 15th to CF: March 22, Fancy set of cows that is mostly home raised, High Elevation (7800-10,000’), Bulls are PAP Tested at Ranch, All Cattle has been on a Complete Modified Live Vac. Annual Program, Been on a AmiFexon Mineral Program (Age Breakdown: 235 hd—3 & 4 yr olds; 145 hd—5 & 6 yr olds; 92 hd—7 & 8 yr olds; 55 hd—9 & 10 yr olds; 15 hd—11 yr old and up) L R H Inc. 300 Blk Cows, Partial Dispersal, 7 yr olds & Older, Bred to Registered Reyes/Russell Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 3, Mostly Home Raised, High Elevation Hairpin Ranch 107 Blk Cows, Complete Dispersal, Running Ages, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: March 1st for 75 days, Complete Vac. Program but NO Shots this fall, Home Raised BRED HEIFERS JP Werner & Sons 180 Red Angus Hfrs, 1050#, AI Bred to 5L Defender, Cleaned up w/Low Birth Weight Red Angus Bulls, CF: 110 hd—March 5 for 21 days; 54 hd—March 26 for 21 days; April 15 for 30 days, Shots: Vibrio/Leptro, ScourBoss 9, Poured w/Clean-up Petersen & Lynde 32 Red Angus Heifers, 950-1000#, Bred to Red Angus Bulls, CF: March 1 for 60 days, Complete Vac. Program, One Iron Josh Weaver 16 Mx Hfrs, Bred to Reg. Calving Ease Angus Bulls, CF: Feb. 12 for 30 days, Complete Modified Live Vac. Program, Shots this Fall: Vision 7 w/Somnus, Home Raised, High Elevation, 1-iron Roger Haefele 16 Blk Hfrs, Bred to Reg. Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 25, Bangs Vac. BRED COWS Tim Reimler 42 Blk/Bwf/Rd Cows, ST, Bred to Sitz Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Ultra-sounded at ranch to calve: April 3 for 60 days Ken & Susie Thomas 22 Blk Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to G-H Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March/April, Home Raised Josh Weaver 13 Mx Cows, ST, Bred to Reg. Angus Bulls, CF: April, Complete Modified Live Vac. Program, Shots this Fall: Vision 7 w/Somnus, Home Raised, High Elevation
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lators and lobbyists in Chey- committed,” Magagna conenne. cluded. “WSGA will cer“WSGA is pleased to report, in spite of everything continued from page 1 Looking ahead to 2022, tainly be taking the necessary going on, those in the ranching industry continue nutritious product. also hosted their annual Wyo- the organization will be cel- precautions going forward, to stay committed.” – Jim Magagna, Wyoming “One of the biggest events ming Cattle Industry Con- ebrating its 150th anniversary. but will continue to serve the Stock Growers Association for the WSGA is the Environ- vention and Trade Show, WSGA has been dedicated livestock businesses and fammental Stewardship Tour,” held June 2-4 in Sheridan and to building the economy and ilies of Wyoming.” shared Magagna. The asso- themed “Positioning Wyo- culture of Wyoming since Wyoming Farm western part of the state, he ing,” Smith shared. “It’s been ciation was not able to con- ming’s Beef Industry for Suc- 1872. The organizations camBureau Federation shared. an awfully good year in the duct the meeting in 2020 due cess.” paign goal is to raise $1.5 milWyFB is the largest “I’m hoping Wyoming sheep business from the lamb to the pandemic, but had two The three-day event lion in endowment funds and organization of farmers and can get some good moisture market.” successful events in 2021. focused on a variety of issues will recognize donors based ranchers, with the organiza- in the mountains this coming WWGA is looking to “WSGA held two tours in impacting the cattle indus- on total contributions paid in tion’s commitment to pro- year,” Hamilton commented. start a new membership drive the summer of 2021and both try with emphasis in sustain- full by level of contribution. tect Wyoming’s farms and “So, that is one thing many in 2022 and hopes to add to were very successful,” he able ranch management and “Right now, WSGA is ranches. The organization’s will be looking forward to.” their increased membership shared. “One tour was held in resources available to Wyo- planning for an exceptional focus is to recognize issues With the drought, many numbers. Ten Sleep and the other in Elk ming producers, which was event to honor the organiza- of concerns and discuss with have been continuing to “WWGA Executive Mountain, with nearly 150 also successful, Magagna tion’s anniversary, which will fellow members with the pri- have issues in finding hay, he Director Amy Hendrickson people in attendance.” said. take place in Cheyenne in mary goal to protect private shared. has worked diligently with The two summer tours WSGA just completed June of 2022,” said Magagna. property rights. “This is the certainly the Wyoming Department of recognized both the 2020 their Winter Roundup Con- “It will include the cattle con“Last year, the organiza- year if producers have extra winner and the 2021 winner vention in Casper Dec. 13-15, vention, but also a rodeo, tion as a whole was not able hay, it’s going to pay,” Hamil- Agriculture Director Doug for the Environmental Stew- where several industry lead- parade and a number of to attend the traditional leg- ton explained, noting the fed- Miyamoto and the U.S. Fish ardship Awards. The Double ers and organizations pre- things to celebrate this great islative meeting,” shared eration continues to hear from and Wildlife to continue flying over Bureau of Land 8 Ranch was the recipient for sented on a variety of topics milestone.” Hamilton. “WyFB Director folks looking for hay. the 2020 award, and the Gal- impacting agriculture. WSGA is the oldest trade of Public and Governmental The federation hosted Management lands for predaMagagna noted, “The association in Wyoming and Affairs Brett Moline was able their annual meeting mid- tor control,” Smith said, notloway Ranch was the recipievent was very successful the second oldest cattle asso- to attend in person, but our November in Cody. Voting ing the process has required a ent of the 2021 award. “WSGA is honored to and the turnout was excep- ciation in the nation. This members were not able to be delegates from the county lot of time and commitment recognize two outstanding tionally strong – more than is something to celebrate, in attendance.” Farm Bureau Federations on Hendrickson’s part. In 2021, the memberFor a majority of the participated in policy discusranches in two different672 parts what WSGA had anticipated, Magagna shared. GB FIREBALL ship of the WWGA held their “WSGA is pleased to state, Wyoming was greatly sion, elected officers and disof the state for their stew- which we liked very much.” Reg# work,” 18690054 WSGA also participated report, in spite of everything impacted by drought, par- cussed policy focus for the winter meeting in conjuncardship commented Featuring Bulls tion with the WSGA Winter in and hosted a legislative going on, those in the ranchticularly 112 in the Yearling northeastern Angus Magagna. upcoming year. 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This three-day moisture.” 22 5117 16-Mar 20134502 GB Fireball 672 A A R Ten X 7008 S A 9 90 2.4 774 77 140 1.93 28 1.34 88 83 107 85 192 337 611 13-Feb 20134505 GB Invision 1036 10 13 71 0.7 769 73 135 32 55 20 1.0840 0.871.6158 0.72 84 97 25 5 821 1-Mar 20134520 GBFireball Fireball 672 Spur Prosperity 68 -0.8 712 54 1.53 56 73 55 170 94 180 289 BD Reg No. Sire Name EPD BWInvision EPD KC 205 EPD 71EPD EPD EPD EPD 1.73 $W 135 $F 58 $G0.76 $C73 86170 71 96 20-Feb GB672 Fireball 672Musgrave Haas GPS 66 971.53 -0.3 719 58 278 1.09 66 86 109 91 199 324 5 611 13-Feb 20136143 20134505 MGS GB Name Fireball 672 Musgrave 10 0.7 SC EPD 769 15 73 135 32EPD 55$M73 1.08 0.87 84$B 97 30 2781.43 12-Mar GB Fireball 672 Haas GPS 11 7326 0.3 709 660.72 120 0.85Going 53 60forward, 100 72 WyFB 172 276 event will provide opportuni21 821 813331 18-Mar 20134519 20134497 GB Fireball 672 672 Spur Prosperity 7KC 73 68 3.0 80 54145 57 30 40 1.24 1.331.43 45 1.19 73 98 93 1909418 291 25 1-Mar 20134520 GB Fireball 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11 1.24 78 281.33 0.059 45 666 73 93140 25 61 1.28 0.96 57 73 111 86 197 313 ties for attendees to learn and GB Fireball1036 672 A7 A 672 R Ten73 X 70083.0 S A 805 774 77 140 1.34 831901071.38 18-Mar 20134519 GB Fireball 672 Spur Prosperity 80 901452.4 1.03 26 57 1.93 73 0.92 98 88 29185 192 337 821 27-Feb 1-Mar 20134508 20134520 GB Fireball 672 Spur 1036 13 16 68 71 -0.8 712 778803 546 72 97 40 26 55 1.61 0.72 56 0.99 55 8692 25 94 18099 99 282925635 19-Mar 20134506 GB672 Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 80 2.9 710 84 152 1.37 68 289 1.13 0.91 56 81 118 77 195 309 7072 20141492 GB 672 VRProsperity ADiscovery RProsperity Discovery 2240 20 124 1.22 49 1.69 1.390.83 7894 730 GB Fireball V ASpur 2240 -1.4-2.5 1351.73 1.5320 69 193 319 321 25 821 22-Mar 1-Mar 20134520 GBFireball Fireball 672 1036 13 68 72-0.8 712 54 6697 1.73 20 37 40 742 1.61 0.72 56 123 55 84 861.59 94 93 1803090 289 183 proposals 66 731 16-Mar 20134509 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 10 70 0.6 68 44 1.72 0.69 76 during 80 85 the 95 legisla180 309 share information, set priori16-Mar 20134502 GB Fireball 672 A A R Ten X 7008 S A 9 90 2.4 774 77 140 1.93 28 59 1.34 0.92 88 83 107 85 192 337 856 22-Mar 27-Feb 20141492 20134517 GBFireball Fireball 672 GRA ADiscovery R Fail Safe2240 12 20 -1 65 72 -0.4 64 66120 1.4358 1.39 1.191.490.99 52 7584 92 96 18990 297 548 16-Mar 672 86-0.4 5.0735 136 1.75 20 49 6193 200 7072 V AV -2.5735 803708 1241.09 1.2230 2642 42 7892 35 183 321 308 100 293027814 20134515 GB672 Fireball 672 G A R Fail 1564 77120 68 -0.2 62 1.58 47 98 0.68 55 76 98 94 192 304 to 27 8565-Mar 27-Feb 20134504 20134517 GBGB GBFireball Fireball 672 GRADiscovery R Fail Safe 2240 12Safe65 1.09 30720 1.43 119 1.19 521.05 75 49 96 102 189 2971.62 tive session and continuing 1-Mar 20134520 GB Fireball 672 Spur Prosperity 1036 13 68 -0.8 712 54 97 1.73 20 40 1.61 0.72 56 55 86 94 180 289 67 7005 23-Mar 20134510 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 16 70 -0.8 705 57 114 1.43 26 39 1.39 0.82 60 61 88 87 175 287 ties and conduct business for 28 331 730 12-Mar 27-Feb 20134508 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 16 11 71 -1.4 778 72 135 1.53 37 55 18 1.6951 0.831.0569 0.85 92 94 99 193 319 20134497 Fireball 672 Haas2240 709 66 0.66 548 73016-Mar GBGB Fireball V AV RA Discovery 2240 -1 86 73-1.4 5.0 0.3778 136 120 1.490.831.0569 49 6194 60 102 98 72 200 308 276 28 27-Feb 20134508 GB Fireball 672 10% Nationally RKC Discovery 2240 Breed 16 Orange 71 7277 135 1.53 37 20Breed 55 58 1.69 92 53 99 100 193 319 172 Pink =3033 Top 5% Nationally in20134504 Angus Breed Blue =672 Top inGPS Angus = Top70815% Nationaly in1.75 Angus Yellow = Top 20% Nationally in Angus Breed help answer many questions 29 7072 22-Mar 20141492 672 V A R12 Discovery 72 120 -2.5 803 66 30 124 42 1.22 1.4326 1.19 49 52 1.39 75 0.9992 84 9678 189 93 90 183 321 27-Feb 20134517 GB Fireball 672 20136266 GGB A RFireball Fail Safe 65 2240 -0.4 735 20 206411 1.09 297 65 78 7-Mar GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 78 0.0 666 73 140 1.38 25 61 1.28 0.96 57 73 111 86 197 313 29 7072 22-Mar 20141492 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 72 -2.5 803 66 124 1.22 26 49 1.39 0.99 84 78 93 90 183 321 KC 15 0.66 66 -0.3 1.43 1.09 66 86 109 91 199 324 a stronger industry. 33 71 331 96 12-Mar 20-Feb 20134497 20136143 GB Fireball 672 GB FireballKC672 Haas GPS 11 Haas 73 GPS 0.3 709 66 120 18 517191.05 730.85 135 53 60 0.76 100 7230 172 58 276 30 548 Fireball 16-Mar 20134504 V A RGB Fireball 672 V A R16 Discovery -1 7286 135 5.0 708 77 37 136 55 1.75 1.6920 0.83 58 69 1.49 92 1.0594 49 9961 193 102 98 200 308 27-Feb 20134508 672 20134509 Discovery 2240 71 2240 -1.4 1.53 742 of farmers and ranchers. 5487-Mar 16-Mar 20134504 GBGB GBFireball Fireball 672 RRDiscovery 2240 -1 10 86 136 1.75 20 25 58 61 76 102 319 98 85 200 308 180 The Wyoming State Ram 66 3078 731GB 16-Mar 672 Discovery 2240 778 11 30 61 1.49 44 1.281.05 1.720.96490.69 80 65 20136266 Fireball 672 V AVVRAADiscovery 2240 78 705.0 0.0 0.6708 666 7773 68 140 123 1.381.59 57 73 111 86 95 197 313 309 83 BUBS Southern 15 1.39 7118 0.99 -0.2 636 69 123100 1.39 50 1.55 0.88 60 73 102 95 198 317 33 331852 12-Mar26-Feb 20134497 20134516 Fireball 672 GB Fireball KC 672 Haas GPS 11 73 Charm 0.3 709AA31 66 51 1.05 72 172 23 276 22-Mar 20141492 GB Fireball 672 20134510 V A RGB Discovery 2240 20KC 72 GPS-2.5 124 1.22 705 26 120120 49 0.66 78 0.850.85 93 53 9060 60183 331 12-Mar 20134497 GBFireball Fireball 672 Haas 116616 73 0.66 18 30 51 100 321 72 88 172 276 175 67 33 7005 23-Mar 672 R Discovery 2240 803 10 26 84 39 6185 Hamilton concluded, Sale is tentatively scheduled 66 731 16-Mar 20134509 GBGB Fireball 672 V AVRADiscovery 2240 70 700.3 0.6-0.8709 742 6668 57 123 114 1.591.43 44 1.05 1.72 1.390.69530.82 76 60 80 95 87 180 309 287 65 78 7-Mar 20136266 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 11 78 0.0 666 73 140 1.38 25 61 1.28 0.96 57 73 111 86 197 313 9965 96GB 635 19-Mar GB Fireball GPS 800.76 2.961 49 710 84 5798 152 1.13 0.91 56 81 118 77 195 309 78Fireball 7-Mar 20136266 GB Fireball2240 672 V -1 A R672 Discovery 2240 708 KC 1177Haas 78136 0.0 1.75 666 73 1406 1.38 251.05 1.28 732001111.37 86 19725 313 68 16-Mar 20134504 672 V20134506 A GB R GB Discovery 86 GPS 5.0 20 61 0.96 102 308 7166 7005 20-Feb 20136143 Fireball 672 KC Haas 66-0.8-0.3 7358 1351.49 66 8688 180 109 91 67 672 Discovery 2240 1141.59 1.4330 2644 30 39 61 95 87 309 175 199 287 324 “There’s a lot of ways inter- for Sept. 13, 2022 in Douglas. 731 23-Mar 16-Mar 20134510 20134509 GBFireball Fireball 672 VVAARRDiscovery 2240 10 16 15 70 70 0.6 742 705719 68 57123 1.7258 1.39 0.691.430.82 76 1.09 8060 85 66 GB 731 16-Mar 20134509 KC GB Fireball 672 V 11 A R Discovery 2240 709 1066 701200.6 0.66 742 68 123 1.59 300.85 44 53 1.72 76 80172 85 276 95 180 309 12-Mar 20134497 Fireball 672 20134516 Haas GPS672 73 Charm 0.3 18 51 1.05 60 0.69 100 72119 100 814 672 G15 A 15 R70Fail Safe 151.43 6826 720 621.09 47 0.68 55 76 192 304 83 852 26-Feb GB Fireball BUBS Southern 71 69 135 1230.76 1.39 -0.2 50 1.43 60 73 102 95 71 20-Feb 20136143 GB Fireball 672 Haas GPS 66 -0.8 -0.3-0.2 3039 23 58 86 1.58 109 175 9135 199 198 324 3171.62 ested 67 96 7005 23-Mar5-Mar 20134510 20134515 GB Fireball 672 GB Fireball V A RKC Discovery 2240 AA31 16 705 719636 57 73114 1.39 0.821.55 60 0.88 6166 88 87 287 parties can98get94involved 67 7005 23-Mar 20134510 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 16 70 -0.8 705 57 114 1.43 26 39 1.39 0.82 60 61 88 87 175 287 The 93rd Annual Wyoming 7-Mar 20136266 GB Fireball 672 20134506 V A R GB Discovery 2240 11 KC Haas 78 GPS 0.0 736 140 1.38 71025SR 61 Goalkeeper 73 1.13 111 86 197 313 9971 =852 635 19-Mar Fireball 672 = BUBS 80-0.2 2.9 84 1521.28 1.370.96 25 57 56 81 118 77 309 MW DNAmite Baldridge Enhance Pink Top Nationally in Angus Blue Top 10% Nationally in666 Angus Breed Orange 15% Nationaly in58Angus Breed Top Nationally in317 Angus Breed 96 5% 20-Feb 20136143 GBBreed Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 15 66 71 -0.3 719 73Top 1.4368 1.09 Yellow 66 0.91 8660= 109 91 199 83 26-Feb 20134516 GB Fireball 672 Southern Charm AA31 15 636 = 69135 1230.76 1.3930 23 50 1.55 0.88 73 20% 102SydGen 95 324 198 195 71 96 20-Feb 20136143 GB Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 15 66 -0.3 719 73 135 0.76 30 58 1.43 1.09 66 86 109 91 199 324 at their county level or get a 16-Mar 20134509 GB Fireball 672 20134515V A R GB Discovery 2240 10G A R70Fail Safe 0.6 742 68 123 1.59 30 6244 1191.72 1.580.69 35 76 4780 1.62 85 95 180 309 State Ram Sale took place 10083 635 814 5-Mar Fireball 672 68 2.9-0.2 55 95 76 198 9877 317 94 192 304 852 19-Mar 26-Feb 20134506 20134516 GB Fireball 672 BUBS Southern Charm AA31 15 6 15 71 80 -0.2 636 710720 69 84123 1.55 1.13 0.88 0.91 60 0.68 73 102 99 672 Haas GPS 1521.39 1.3723 23 2550 50 68 195 83 852 26-Feb 20134516 GB Fireball GB Fireball 672 BUBS KC Southern Charm AA31 15 71 -0.2 636 69 123 1.39 1.55 0.88 60 56 73 81 102 118 95 198 317 309 hold of us here at the state.” 23-Mar 20134510 GBNationally Fireball 672 V ABlue RGB Discovery 2240 16 HaasBreed 70 -0.8 5780Nationaly 114 1.43 26 152Yellow 39 1.37=1.39 287 195 309 Pink = Top 5% in 20134515 Angus Breed = Top 10% Nationally in G Angus Orange705 = Top 15% Angus Top2520%0.82 Nationally Angus Breed 635 19-Mar 20134506 Fireball 672 KC GPS 6 15 2.9-0.2in 710 84Breed 68 60 1.13in61 0.9188 56 878155 175 118 77 Sept. 13-14, at the Wyoming 100 99 814 5-Mar GB Fireball 672 A R Fail Safe 68 720 62 119 1.58 35 47 1.62 0.68 76 98 94 192 304 99 635 EXAR 19-Mar 20134506 GB Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 6 80 JR 2.9 710 84 152 1.37 25 68 1.13 0.91 56 81 118 KCH 77 195 309 Guru 8719B Fast Forward Dignitary 305 20-Feb 20136143 GB Fireball 672 Haas GPS -0.3 = 719 7368 135 0.76 Breed 1.43 1.09 10955 9176 199 324 192 304 Wyoming Wool 814 5-Mar 20134515 GB Fireball 672 G15 A RBreed Fail66 SafeOrange -0.2in Angus 720 62 30 Yellow 119 58=1.58 47 66 1.62 86 0.68 98 94 Pink =100 Top in Angus Breed BlueKC = GB Top 10% Nationally in Angus Top 15 15% 20%35Nationally State Fairgrounds this year. 1005% 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98 94 192 304 Additional Top Angus Sires MW DNAmite Baldridge SR Goalkeeper SydGen Enhance SydGenGrowers $336,550. 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CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE
By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub
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November Precipitation Ranking Out of 127 Years Campbell, 8th Driest Washakie, 14th
Precipitation Received 0.14"
1901 - 2000 Average 0.60"
Percent of Average Received 23%
0.40"
0.96"
42%
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Fremont, 16th
Sublette, 16th
Recent and current conditions Wyoming experienced its fourth warmest and 22nd driest November out of 127 years according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) database, retrieved Dec. 20. Scaling to the county level, the adjacent tables show temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of November. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released Dec. 16, shows 100 percent of Wyoming continues to experience abnormally dry or moderate to extreme drought. There is a greater amount of area classified as moderate, severe or
extreme drought compared to the Nov. 18 map. View the current USDM map at bit.ly/2S28VTA. Consider submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report at bit.ly/3c4WRLR. Eight to 14-day and one-month forecasts NOAA’s eight to 14-day forecast for Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, made Dec. 20, shows a 40 to 50 percent probability or chance for above average temperatures for all of Wyoming. For the same timeframe, there is a 40 to 70 percent probability for above average precipitation for the entire state. The January forecast, made Dec. 16, indicates an equal chance of below, near or above normal temperatures
0.69"
0.74"
Sheridan, 18th
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throughout Wyoming. For the same timeframe, there is a 33 to 50 percent probability for above normal precipitation for roughly the western two-thirds of the state. For the eastern third of the state, there is an equal chance for below, near, or above normal precipitation. For details and to view more NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa.gov. Windy K. Kelley is the regional Extension program coordinator and state specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plains Climate Hub, University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@uwyo. edu or 307-367-4380.
47%
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November Minimum Temperatures* Ranking Out of 127 Years Albany, 1st Warmest Carbon, 1st
Laramie, 1st
Sweetwater, 1st Goshen, 2nd
Niobrara, 2nd Platte, 2nd Uinta, 2nd
Campbell, 3rd
Converse, 3rd Fremont, 3rd Lincoln, 3rd
Natrona, 3rd
Compared to the 1901 - 2000 Average + 8.4℉ + 8.6℉ + 7.8℉ + 8.1℉ + 6.9℉ + 6.8℉ + 7.5℉ + 7.7℉ + 7.3℉ + 7.2℉ + 7.5℉ + 7.4℉ + 6.7℉
Teton, 3rd
+ 6.6℉
Weston, 3rd
Big Horn, 4th Park, 4th
Sublette, 4th
Hot Springs, 5th Johnson, 5th
Sheridan, 5th
Washakie, 5th Crook, 6th
+ 6.9℉ + 7.6℉ + 7.1℉ + 7.3℉ + 6.5℉ + 6.6℉ + 7.3℉ + 6.1℉ + 6.5℉
30%
November Maximum Temperatures* Ranking Out of 127 Years Goshen, 4th Warmest Laramie, 4th Platte, 4th
Albany, 5th
Carbon, 5th
Fremont, 5th
Big Horn, 6th
Hot Springs, 6th Niobrara, 6th
Campbell, 7th
Converse, 7th Natrona, 7th Uinta, 7th
Sheridan, 8th Lincoln, 9th Park, 9th
Sweetwater, 9th Washakie, 9th Crook, 10th
Sublette, 10th Weston, 10th
Johnson, 11th Teton, 16th
Compared to the 1901 - 2000 Average + 9.4℉ + 9.5℉ + 9.3℉ + 9.0℉ + 8.7℉ + 8.4℉ + 8.9℉ + 8.6℉ + 8.7℉ + 9.2℉ + 8.3℉ + 8.2℉ + 7.6℉ + 9.0℉ + 6.6℉ + 7.5℉ + 7.1℉ + 7.9℉ + 8.8℉ + 6.3℉ + 8.2℉ + 8.3℉ + 4.9℉
* Temperatures are observed daily & then averaged across those days for the given timeframe. ** Rankings & additional information are available at NOAA's Climate at a Glance website. *** Icons from the Noun Project.
UW part of $10 million study on perennial forage systems University of Wyoming (UW) scientists are a part of a multi-state team launching research into perennial forage systems and help promote their adoption. UW will serve as a research hub site for western states to collect, organize and analyze soil samples. “We will measure and compare numerous production, environmental, social and economic factors,” said UW Extension Forage Agroecologist Anowar Islam. “UW will play an important role in initiating and executing this highly relevant and timely project.” The project involves more than 50 researchers and stakeholders from 23 universities, two U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service centers and 12 farmer organizations, industry groups, non-governmental organizations and government agencies, said Islam, a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences. Funding is through a $10 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Prevailing agricultural systems in the U.S. are dominated by annual crop monocultures that lack resilience to extreme weather and are challenged by soil erosion and other environmental issues, said project director Valentin
Picasso, associate professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Agronomy. “Through this new project, we hope to promote the transformation of the landscape to be more resilient, by integrating more perennial crops and forages with livestock,” he said. Part of the effort involves a nationwide network of 50 farm pairs – one farm already using diverse perennial forage systems paired with one interested in transitioning toward more diverse perennial systems – that represent all of the major agro-ecoregions of the United States. The team will share results through outreach and education materials throughout the five-year term of the award. UW will also serve as one of the three coordinators with Maryland and New York of the education program to: recruit and instruct high school teachers and summer undergraduate student interns on diverse perennial circular systems, resilience, economic services and economic value; develop curriculum materials for K-12 student education; and partner with local community entities and projects to create learning programs and opportunities. For more information, contact Islam at mislam@ uwyo.edu or 307-766-4151.
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Perennial forage system research – UW Extension Forage Agroecologist Anowar Islam describes research at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Lingle. UW photo
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TRUCKING continued from page 1 there will be a food supply challenge or shortage.” In a testimony on behalf of the American Trucking Association, Joe Samson noted, “The trucking industry is currently short 80,000 drivers.” He warns that by 2030 and at current trends, the gap could grow to 160,000. Nearly one million new drivers will need to be trained and hired in the next decade to keep pace with increase consumer demand and an aging workforce. Bill provisions One of the key components of the bill is reducing barriers of entry for drivers to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). “DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are supporting state departments of motor
vehicles as they return to – or even exceed – pre-pandemic CDL issuance rates, which is helping bring more truck drivers into the field,” the White House notes. “FMCSA will provide over $30 million in funding to help states expedite CDLs.” The bill also lays out a 90-day challenge to accelerate the expansion of registered apprenticeships. “This 90-day challenge is a national effort to recruit employers interested in developing new registered apprenticeship programs and expanding existing programs to help put more well-trained drivers on the road in good trucking jobs,” the White House notes. Registered apprenticeships provide paid, on the job learning for young drivers. The bill plans to expand on this proven training strategy in
“The food supply chain was able to weather the pandemic-induced challenges, but the availability of truck drivers holds the key to whether or not there will be a food supply challenge or shortage.” – Rep. David Scott (D-GA), House Agriculture Committee Chairman
By Kylee Kohls
Meeting demand with better beef: Fiscal year closes strong for Certified Angus Growth happens in small increments. When it comes to measuring success for Certified Angus Beef (CAB), it’s measured one pound at a time. The second highest sales year on record, global sales totaled 1.215 billion pounds to end fiscal year 2021. Up 3.4 percent or 40 million pounds from 2020, this is the sixth consecutive year the brand surpassed one billion pounds of sales across 54 countries. “This brand was built one pound at a time, one
partner at a time and we value them all, because it takes a community to move this brand forward and to make it work for everybody,” says John Stika, CAB president. Better beef, better cattle Both beef demand and the CAB brand acceptance rates are at all-time highs, creating a formula for record-setting improvements. “There are a lot of exciting and optimistic things when we look at the success and progress our partners have had this
HAULS Act seeks flexibility for ag haulers U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and Ranking Member of the Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports Subcommittee, reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act in May of 2021. The act eliminates the requirement that ag and livestock hours-of-service (HOS) exemptions only apply during state designated planting and harvesting seasons. The act amends and clarifies the definition of “agricultural commodities” based on feedback provided by agriculture and livestock organizations. It also authorizes a 150 air-mile exemption from HOS requirements on the destination side of a haul for ag and livestock haulers. “Nebraska’s ag and livestock haulers provide a critical service transporting food and fuel across the nation,” Fischer commented. “However, certain federal regulations fail to account for the unique circumstances involved in moving their products. The HAULS Act builds on my previous work to help our haulers transport their critical goods safely and efficiently.” Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT), Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Tina Smith (D-MN) joined Sen. Fischer in introducing the HAULS Act.
an effort to ensure highquality training for new drivers and help employers develop and retain a skilled and safe workforce. The Department of Labor (DOL) is investing $8 million in more national apprenticeship intermediaries who can help employers start registered apprenticeships in trucking and other supply chain industries. The bill is also targeting veterans with relevant experience. “The DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will work with veterans service organizations, military service organizations, unions, industry trucking associations, training providers and private partners to enable transitioning service members and veterans to attain good jobs in the trucking industry,” the press release notes. DOL and VA will work to ensure veterans’ driving experience is recognized for those seeking a CDL and will build on proven models, such as SkillBridge programs
for transitioning service members. Agriculture implications In addition to recruiting new drivers, the bill builds on existing provisions providing flexibility for livestock haulers. Language from Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R-NE) Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act were included within the bipartisan infrastructure framework. The HAULS Act had a number of supporters across the beef sector including American Farm Bureau, Livestock Marketing Association and
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Inclusion of language from this bill will benefit the beef sector as a whole. Livestock haulers are now granted a 150 airmiles radius from the origin and destination of their trip. This effectively allows livestock haulers to travel an additional 300 miles while exempt from the restrictive hours-ofservice regulations. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Committee Chairman Steve Hilker notes, “Livestock haulers cannot stop and unload their animals like drivers of furni-
ture or steel – or wait on the side of the highway for their clocks to reset. We need this regulatory flexibility to be able to get these animals to their destination as safely and efficiently as possible.” “Farmers and ranchers must be able to get their crops and livestock to market efficiently and safely,” said Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau. Callie Hanson is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
year,” Stika says. “Demand doesn’t solve all the problems we currently have in the beef industry, but it does underpin the foundation of success and recovery that many are experiencing in their business right now.” Growth in demand requires more Angus cattle raised to the highest standards and cattlemen met the challenge. A record 36.8 percent of all Angus-influenced cattle met the brand’s 10 specifications in Fiscal Year 2021. That’s more than 5.9 million black cattle earning an average of $50 per head from CAB grid premiums. Each year, packers pay producers nearly $92 million for brand-qualifying cattle, or $1.7 million per week. “This year proved cattle producers are as focused as ever on meeting consumer expectations,” says Bruce Cobb, executive vice president of produc-
tion for CAB. “Through 2020, acceptance rates for the brand established new record benchmarks and that momentum carried through 2021 as producers continued to increase the production of certified carcasses.” Bringing home the beef It’s an entire community across the supply chain that moves CAB forward. A stabilizing anchor for brand sales, retail proved extremely steady sales year-round. Shoppers looked for quality in the grocery store and kept cooking at home, even as pandemic mandates lifted. Licensed partners held on to most of last year’s record-setting 602 million pounds, closing 2021 at 600 million pounds of sales. “As we saw the foodservice and hospitality sector begin to open up, we were hoping the pent-up demand we had heard so
much about would materialize. And it has,” Stika says. “Demand is strong for high-quality beef.” Finishing the year up 13.3 percent, domestic foodservice brand partners recovered 43 percent of the 100 million pounds forfeited during the pandemic. Canada and Japan remain at the top of international sales, playing a large role in the 7.8 percent yearover-year increase. The next four largest markets – South Korea, Mexico, Taiwan and Hong Kong – grew by an average of 10.6 percent last year, helping reclaim international business. “We have continued to be extremely optimistic and believe that sales outside of the U.S. will only continue to grow and become healthier moving forward,” Stika says. Value-added-product sales grew 23.5 percent in 2021, setting a record
of 38.3 million pounds. Smoked brisket, fajita meat and fresh corned beef were a few of the top sellers as people looked for laborand cost-saving solutions. Celebrating seven record months during the fiscal year, July took the top spot with four million pounds of value-added products sold. Adding to the recordsetting year, CAB brand Prime sales reached 37.3 million pounds for the first time, a 14.8 percent increase in 2021. “Prime is a progressive growth opportunity as we continue to see quality resonate with more and more consumers domestically and around the globe,” Stika says. Looking forward to 2022, he says he expects the brand to only get better, one pound at a time. This article is courtesy of Kylee Kohls, an author for Certified Angus Beef. For more information, visit cabcattle.com.
NASS floriculture survey begins The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the 2021 Commercial Floriculture Survey with approximately 1,000 producers in the Mountain Region states of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Growers will be asked to provide information on production areas, sales of floriculture commodities and the number of agricultural workers on their operation. “This information helps growers, buyers, government agencies and others who can use the data to identify state and national trends, make plans and determine the industry’s impact on farm income and the economy,” said Bill Meyer, director of the NASS Mountain Regional Field Office. “By participating in the survey, floriculture growers ensure that NASS can provide accurate data on floriculture production, thereby enabling USDA and the industry to be more responsive to domestic and international markets and consumer needs,” Meyer explained. To make it as easy as possible for producers to participate in the survey, NASS offers the options of responding via the internet, telephone or mail. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data in aggregate, ensuring no individual producer or operation can be identified. The Floriculture Crops report will be released on May 25, 2022. This and all NASS reports are available online at nass.usda.gov/publications.
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Cowboy Towers: How the need to connect Wyoming is leading to new innovations Van Tassell – When recently tracked down, Matt Larsen CEO of Vistabeam Internet, was working in the field. “I’m looking at a tower south of Van Tassell, which is near the Nebraska border,” he said over a call that was cutting in and out. “Let me see if I can move somewhere closer to a cell tower so you can hear me better.” It’s not unusual for Larsen to be hands-on with the company he and his wife, Monique, founded in 2004. The two started with just three towers. Since then, Vistabeam Internet has placed about 400 internet infrastructure points in Wyoming and Nebraska – using everything from towers to grain elevators to water tanks – covering 40,000 square miles of towns, residential areas, farms, ranches and businesses. Right now, he says that about 80 percent to 95 percent of Vistabeam Internet’s service area gets 100Mbps, which is four times faster than the Federal Communications Commission’s definition of high-speed internet. This means customers can stream video, run multiple devices at home and use the internet for telework or remote learning without any slowdowns in service. “It has always been very important to us to get really good internet out to people who didn’t have a choice before,” explained Larsen. “I grew up isolated living on a ranch, and I didn’t have access to the resources the internet now provides. We had a set of 1950s encyclopedias my mom bought at a garage sale. That was my only window to the world.” Larsen believes learning should be a lifelong practice. He wants both adults and children living and growing up in places like he did to have the same opportunities as those in urban areas. There was only one problem in the early days – Vistabeam’s networks were often dependent on things out of its control. “We did dial-up and DSL for my first Internet Service Provider (ISP),” he explained. “We were very dependent on the phone company and telephone lines. So, I felt it was important to run our own network – one that we could fix and really be accountable for the service we offer.” Over the past 17 years, this has meant getting creative to reach some of the most remote areas. Innovate, innovate, innovate Larsen understands the unique challenges associated with trying to reach rural Wyoming and Nebraska, and Vistabeam staff is hyper-focused on the importance of doing what it takes to meet those challenges. This includes coming up with their own
Cowboy tower – Pictured is what Matt Larson calls a “Cowboy Tower,” a portable tower used where it may be hard to place traditional internet towers, located at Grant Ranch in Wyoming. Vistabeam Internet photo
designs and ideas. “We’ve had to get innovative about using solar power and wind power,” Larsen said. “Whatever we can do to come up with a solution for connecting more people, we’re on it, but we really have to work for it.” Those innovative designs include what Vistabeam calls “Cowboy Towers” and “fence-post repeaters.” Cowboy Towers are essentially portable towers the company uses in locations where it’s hard to place a traditional internet tower. The fencepost repeaters can, as the name indicates, be placed on fence posts along with a small solar panel and repeater to help extend and internet signal. But, it’s not just about having the right kind of equipment when it comes to expanding internet coverage to rural areas. “The cost can be a challenge,” Larsen explained. “You’re trying to find pockets of customers to get enough density to come up with something that’s economically sustainable. That’s why it’s critical to work with other organizations that care about bringing access to more people, such as the Wyoming State Broadband Program. They’ve done great work.” Expanding internet service In fact, Larsen says leadership at the Wyoming State Broadband Program asked Vistabeam Internet several years ago about expanding into Guernsey. “I told them we need a good spot to get into town,” he said. “They quickly facilitated a contract for us to use a water tank, and within about 40 days the town had service. It really helps to have the right per-
son talking to the right people.” Another example is the work the Wyoming State Broadband Program did to secure money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act project. Using those funds, Vistabeam extended a middlemile fiber line into Torrington and put up 17 towers across the state. “A lot of these places had terrible phone service or non-existent broadband, so that was a big game changer,” Larsen said. “We had demand for these areas and a three-year plan for upgrading and expanding the network. But, it can be hard for a small provider to do that quickly due to cash flow. The project fast-forwarded our network into the future by three years, improved our ability to get additional financing going forward and we translated the grant money into results really efficiently.” Larsen says the Wyoming State Broadband Program is a great example of an organization that works well in partnership with ISPs. The program is currently trying to identify areas that need better connectivity across the state and is asking residents as well as K-12 parents to complete a speed test and survey at wyobbmap.org. Goals moving forward In mid-November, the $1 trillion infrastructure bill was passed, which included $65 billion for projects that support, at least in part, expanding broadband access, adoption and usage. It’s only part of a larger pot of money that includes the ReConnect Program, the 2021 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund and the 2021 Coronavirus State and Local Fis-
cal Recovery Funds on top of the CARES Act Funding which was approved in 2020. In total, there’s an estimated $430 billion available for broadband-related projects. Larsen has some
concerns about the money that’s available and how it’s used. “There’s a very strong focus on fiber, and I worry that could lead to a huge increase in the cost of fiber deployment,” he explained.
“The cost is about double what it was two years ago. Also, there are fiber supply issues. The number one priority should be to get as many people as possible online, then building fiber out to everyone.” Larsen suggests tackling the issue in stages – setting up wireless towers first, then building out fiber, unless it’s an area where the density of customers makes getting immediate fiber a better solution. “This is not something we solve in the next two to three years,” he adds. “It’s going to take 10 to 15 years to get fiber to everyone. We need a little patience because trying to rush it is going to make it more expensive, and put pressure on supply chains and the labor force. But, if we can spread it out so there’s good connectivity for as many people as possible and then look at expanding to fiber, then we’re going to see real, long-lasting change.” More information on Vistabeam Internet can be found at vistabeam.com. Head to wyobbmap.org to learn more about the Wyoming State Broadband Program. This is part one in a series of three, produced by the Wyoming State Broadband Program, which is profiling internet service providers that are taking action to connect Wyoming.
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Hiring and onboarding successful agriculture employees discussed at WSGA Winter Roundup Casper – On Dec. 13 during the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Winter Roundup, CEO and President of the Padlock Ranch in Sheridan Trey Patterson and Saratoga’s TA Ranch Manager James Sewell discussed key points when hiring and onboarding applicants for agriculture positions. The pair’s presentation during the Progressive Rancher’s Forum, titled “Hiring Employees: How to Conduct a Good Interview and Successful Onboarding” touched on many topics relevant to ranches and other ag businesses searching for good help. Pre-interview tips It’s important for ranches to remember the operation is always growing, learning and trying to get better, Patterson mentioned. Sometimes the best lessons are learned by making mistakes, the pair added. “A big mistake we’ve made over the years is not screening employees before we bring them into an interview,” said Patterson. “We try to spend quite a bit of time on an interview and do a good job with it, but not doing homework before has resulted in a lot of wasted time.” He encouraged outfits hiring to conduct a background check prior to an
interview – check to see if there are any red flags and ensure the applicant meets the operation’s core competencies. For full-time applicants, an in-person interview is ideal, according to Sewell, but for most positions the interview process always starts with a phone call. “Let’s get some references, share what we’re looking for and what the salary is,” explained Patterson. The pair recommended employers be upfront about the salary, because in some instances, an individual may be qualified and interested in the position, but the pay is not what they were expecting. Accurately explaining the job description to candidates is also important, mentioned Sewell. “There are some things applicants can be sensitive to, especially when it comes to livestock,” Sewell said, noting the use of stock dogs and time horseback are often considered dealbreakers for some potential employees. “Every operation runs differently and being clear in what the operation is looking for is key.” He also encourages employers to check social media and observe what kind of pictures and posts potential employees are making, specifically to note
“In today’s world, it’s not about finding the right fit for us, it’s about finding the right fit for the applicant, too,” – James Sewell, TA Ranch if they are negatively commenting about their current employer or work. In this case, Sewell noted the best scenario is to move on to the next applicant. Asking the right kind of questions and being up front in what the operation is hiring for will help eliminate wasted time. Day of interview Patterson suggested a formal interview and providing the applicant opportunities to answer openended questions. “We’re pretty relaxed in the agriculture industry in general, but there is good reason to have some sort of formality,” he shared. In some instances, Patterson has sat down for an interview with an applicant and started the interview by sharing what the operation does and what is important from his standpoint. Many times, he has found the applicant tailors their answers to fit the description provided. “We’ve learned to not share our story because we need to get real answers out of the applicant, and we do that by asking open-ended questions,” he said.
Patterson suggested asking questions about the applicant’s passions, as well as examples of workplace situations. For many operations, passions may include land stewardship, good grazing, animal handling and, but Patterson doesn’t provide this information up front, he explained. He gives the applicant the opportunity to share their story before answering questions and providing details of the job. “I don’t believe you can motivate people; I believe you can work with motivated people,” said Patterson. Operation tours For full-time employees, the pair recommends employers consider driving the applicant around the operation. Employees with a spouse and kids will have questions and concerns about their living arrangements. Sewell shared before the tour, it is imperative to make sure living spaces are in good condition. Sitting in a truck can be an unconfrontational way to have a conversation about job conditions, and potentially give way to better conversation with a potential employee than an interview setting. Patterson and Sewell shared during this time employers should introduce potential hires to current employees and inquire about their thoughts. “I let my current employees have some input in who I hire,” Sewell said. “They don’t usually say a whole lot, but if there’s red flags, I pay attention.” “It’s important to be sensitive to individuals who are not just going to get the job done, but fit in within the existing confines of the team on hand,” he added.
Retaining employees It can be difficult to take the time to hire and choose the right candidate, Patterson shared. The first interaction with new hires is very important, he explained. “Be more intentional and organized and make sure to set the new hire up for success,” Patterson said. “Give them their keys, show them where fuel pumps are, provide maps and show them where the closest grocery store is.” From the employer’s side, making sure the operation is in working order, including take care of vehicles, tractors and repair work on living arrangements helps to make a good first impression. More times than not, the first thing a new employee does is clean out the truck, explained Patterson. “Take the time to have a truck detailed,” Patterson said. “Let’s spend the money because it smells good and it looks good, even though it might have 160,000 miles on it, providing clean working conditions sends the right message.” In addition, employers should consider hosting weekly staff meetings and provide the opportunity for new hires to meet other employees, understand goals for the week, give expectations and answer any questions, shared Sewell. Checking in with new employees about the beginning of their experience is also important, Sewell said. “Ask how the house is, if everything is working and if their family is enjoying being at the ranch,” he said. “Spend time talking to them about the position, goals of the ranch and their understanding of their position.” Performance reviews In order to address concerns of hires within the first months, Patterson and Sewell noted it is impor-
WWGA continued from page 1 Wool Growers Association members, which faces many of the same public lands issues as their Wyoming neighbors. Policy for other issues The controversy over the risk of disease transmission from domestic sheep to their wild counterparts is addressed in a new WWGA policy supporting scientific research on the multicausal nature of disease in Bighorn sheep, to sort out the role of factors such as nutrition and mineral deficiencies, predation and other stressors that impact Bighorn populations. WWGA Executive Director Amy Hendrickson explained the importance of the membership defining the organization’s official stance on a range of issues to provide staff with
overall guidance as matters arise during the year. She said it can be difficult to anticipate what topics may surface during legislative sessions, and whether the organization will support or oppose a specific piece of legislation often cannot be determined beforehand, but she usually starts from the foundation of “no.” WWGA Member Brad Boner agreed, noting that “the devil is in the details” of any particular bill, and generally, “No is the place to start.” Other new WWGA policies support the humane care and handling of sheep, as well as the necessity of routine shearing using professional techniques designed for the safety and well-being of the animals, and the use of both for-
tant to conduct performance reviews and evaluations. “An evaluation is not, ‘Here is all of the things you did wrong or could do better,’ but instead it should be, ‘Let’s make sure we’re on the same page for the goals that we’re working on.’” The duo recommends operations consider putting together a supervisor’s manual to help guide managers through the hiring, interview, onboarding and evaluations process. In addition, Patterson shared business owners and managers should explore employee surveys. Questions about job satisfaction, pay, treatment, how well employees understood the purpose and vision of the ranch, training opportunities and communication with supervisors helps to determine areas where the operation can improve. “The newer generation of folks won’t tolerate a lack of communication,” said Patterson. “It is important to provide positive feedback, too.” Successful employees The best way to get employees passionate about what they do is by making them feel like they are part of the team and part of the process, Patterson added. Sewell commented, “Be sure to share the ranch’s goals, conditions of employment and be upfront about what the ranch stands for. Talk about ranch culture, treat applicants fairly and consider personality types.” “In today’s world, it’s not about finding the right fit for us, it’s about finding the right fit for the applicant, too,” concluded Sewell. “Hire for the future, not just for today.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net. eign and domestic workers involved in the harvesting of wool. The membership voted to support both traditional methods of predator control such as leghold traps and predator toxicants such as those used in M-44s, aerial gunning, as well as research and development of new technologies to reduce depredation. Hendrickson said the membership gathering to discuss and vote on policy positions is planned as an annual event at the organization’s winter meeting, and members are welcome to propose new position statements for debate at those sessions. Cat Urbigkit is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and also serves on the WWGA board of directors. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.
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SALE REPORTS Cross Diamond Cattle Company
Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Dec. 13, 2021 Cross Diamond Cattle Company Sale Facility, Bertrand, Neb. Auctioneers: Charly Cummings and Joel Birdwell 218 Coming Two-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls Avg. $7,902 404 Commercial Bred Heifers Avg. $2,112 Top Sellers Lot 8 – CRS Diamnd Revolver 009 – Price: $30,000 DOB: 4/5/20 Sire: POKE Colt45 7224 6164 Dam’s Sire: 5L Bourne Design 653-88C EPDs: BW: -3.6, WW: +70, YW: +108 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Right On Cattle Company, Bertrand, Neb. Lot 33 – CRS Diamnd Director 0157 – Price: $30,000 DOB: 4/22/20 Sire: Andras New Direction R240 Dam’s Sire: LSF RAB Endorse 2789Z EPDs: BW: -2.9, WW: +61, YW: +98 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Right On Cattle Company, Bertrand, Neb. Lot 2 – CRS Diamnd Native Bourn 0290 – Price: $15,000 DOB: 5/2/20 Sire: CRS Diamnd Rebourne 769 Dam’s Sire: CRS Diamnd Tidal Wave 374 EPDs: BW: -3.3, WW: +54, YW: +84 and Milk: +22 Buyer: Gilroy Land and Cattle, Alliance, Neb. and Dalton, Neb. Lot 68 – Right On Bourne 0052 – Price: $15,000 DOB: 1/16/20
Sire: 5L Bourne 117-48A Dam’s Sire: 7U Julian Twice 6621 EPDs: BW: -3.8, WW: +69, YW: +109 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Gary McKinney, Llano, Texas Lot 1 – CRS Diamnd Native Bourn 0143 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 4/21/20 Sire: CRS Diamnd Rebourne 769 Dam’s Sire: 62C EPDs: BW: -3.5, WW: +62, YW: +92 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Ben and Brittany Martin, Elwood, Neb. Lot 115 – RDR All Inclusive 001H – Price: $14,000 DOB: 1/13/20 Sire: Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 Dam’s Sire: H2R Profitbuilder B403 EPDs: BW: -3.4, WW: +65, YW: +114 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Curt Rickertsen, Lexington, Neb. Lot 6 – CRS Diamnd Rebound 0357 – Price: $13,000 DOB: 5/13/20 Sire: CRS Diamnd Rebourne 7012 Dam’s Sire: CRS Diamnd Alliance 0235 EPDs: BW: -2.9, WW: +50, YW: +79 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Walking C Cattle, Lexington, Neb.
ZumBrunnen Angus Annual Production Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Dec. 14, 2021 ZumBrunnen Angus Ranch, Lusk Auctioneer: Wes Tiemann 83 Angus Bulls Avg. $4,734 11 Registered Angus Females Avg. $4,795 4 Pregnancies Avg. $6,000 32 Embryos Avg. $986 Top Sellers Bulls Lot 13 – ZA Jonah J401 – Price: $13,000 DOB: 1/24/21 Sire: EXAR Stock Fund 9097B Dam’s Sire: Musgrave 316 Stunner EPDs: BW: +1.9, WW: +89, YW: +158 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Harding Ranch, Meriden Lot 1 – ZA Jericho J239 – Price: $8,000 DOB: 2/26/21 Sire: Baldridge Pappy Dam’s Sire: DDB Rito New Day 122 EPDs: BW: +2.8, WW: +81, YW: +150 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Malek Angus, Highwood, Mont. Lot 32 – CWDR Entice DEAN J21 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 2/18/21 Sire: MOGCK Entice Dam’s Sire: Connealy Black Granite EPDs: BW: +0.2, WW: +78, YW: +137 and Milk: +31 Buyer: Kirk and Emily
Semroska, Harrison, Neb. Lot 17 – ZA Jubilee J340 – Price: $6,500 DOB: 4/1/21 Sire: Baldridge Alternative E125 Dam’s Sire: Deer Valley All In EPDs: BW: +1.8, WW: +82, YW: +139 and Milk: +19 Buyer: John Tidyman, Newcastle Lot 30 – ZA Johnny J214 – Price: $6,500 DOB: 2/11/21 Sire: MOGCK Entice Dam’s Sire: S A V Net Worth 4200 EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +72, YW: +136 and Milk: +37 Buyer: Kirk and Emily Semroska, Harrison, Neb. Registered Females Lot 116 – ZA Breeta J071 – Price: $15,000 DOB: 3/8/21 Sire: S S Enforcer E812 Dam’s Sire: Baldridge Xpand x743 EPDs: BW: +0.0, WW: +73, YW: +141 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Iron Creek Cattle, Dubuque, Iowa
UW quilt raffle – “Steamboat,” the bucking horse-themed University of Wyoming (UW) quilt, constructed and donated by Russell and Kathy Bell of Gillette, was raffled off at the Make It With Wool luncheon at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup in Casper on Dec. 13. Larry Prager, CEO of Center of the Nation Wool, Inc., purchased the winning ticket. Prager is a major supporter of UW and the sheep industry. Proceeds from the raffle support the wool judging team at UW, as well as programs across the state to educate youth and producers about wool and sheep production. Pictured from left to right: Larry Prager and Russell and Kathy Bell. Courtesy photo
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Sale Date: Thursday, February At the ranch in Veteran, WY • Lunch: Noon • Sale10, Time:2022 1 p.m.
At the ranchSelling in Veteran, WY • Lunch: Noon • Sale 150 Fall and Two-Year-Old BullsTime: 1 p.m.
Selling 150 Fall and Two-Year-Old Bulls
ALL OF THE BULLS HAVE BEEN PAP TESTED BY DR. TIM HOLT SPENDING THE SUMMER 8,000’ IN ALLAFTER OF THE BULLS HAVE BEEN PAPAT TESTED BYWALDEN, DR. TIMCO HOLT AFTER SPENDING THE SUMMER ATof: 8,000’ IN WALDEN, CO Featuring sons WXW Timberline W287
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CED: +10 BW: +0.1 WW: +60 YW: +107 M: +21 Marb: +.67 RE: +.82 $B: +159 $C: +264 If you are looking for a phenotype standout with an extremely well balanced trait package then look no further. Superior cow maker genetics with a definitive end product advantage. Offers solid calving ease potential with accelerated growth while adding marbling and red meat yield. Timberline PAP Tested 38 at over 8,000’.
CED: +10 BW: +0.1 WW: +60 YW: +107 M: +21 Marb: +.67 RE: +.82 $B: +159 $C: +264
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CED: +6 BW: -0.3 WW: +77 YW: +135 M: +24 Marb: +.45 RE: +.66 $B: +135 $C: +266 Powerhouse individual with a great maternal design and ranks #1 on the Main Sire list for combined Foot Score EPDs. Outstanding maternal pedigree and design with elite $Maternal and Foot Score values. Super thick topped and deep sided bull that only improved his power house phenotype while breeding cows as a yearling. CED:his+6 BW: -0.3 WW: +77 +135 +24 Besides impressive muscle, the first thingYW: you will noticeM: about STELLAR is his outstanding foot quality and added depth of heel.
Marb: +.45 RE: +.66 $B: +135 $C: +266
Powerhouse If you are looking for a phenotype standout withSires Our 2021 Include:individual with a great maternal design and ranks #1 on the Main Sire• Achievement list for combined Foot an extremely well balanced trait package then look Advantage 6019 • Monumental • Patriarch • Command • Ramesses • Crossbow EPDs. Outstanding no further. Superior cow maker genetics• Powerball with a • Score Stellar • Timberline • Enforcer Thunderball • Complete •maternal Advancepedigree 5016 and design with $Maternal and Foot Score values. Super definitive end product advantage. Offers Plussolid manycalving sired by Cherry Creekelite herd sires. thick topped and deep sided bull that only improved ease potential with accelerated growth while adding his power house phenotype while breeding cows as a marbling and red meat yield. Timberline PAP Tested 38 yearling. Besides his impressive muscle, the first thing at over 8,000’. Shawn & Diane 307-534-5865 boothangus@scottsbluff.net you will notice about STELLAR is his outstanding foot Michael & Lindsy 307-532-1805 • Kacey 307-532-1532 quality and added depth of heel. boothscherrycreekranch.com
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Advantage 6019 • Monumental • Patriarch • Command • Ramesses • Crossbow • Achievement Stellar • Timberline • Enforcer • Powerball • Thunderball • Complete • Advance 5016 Plus many sired by Cherry Creek herd sires.
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Wyoming Livestock Roundup office closed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! American Farm Bureau 2022 Convention, Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit annualconvention.fb.org. 11th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. For more information and to register, visit johnsoncountycattlewomen.com. Unit Cost of Production Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff, Neb. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122. National Western Stock Show, Denver Colo. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. American Sheep Industry Association Convention, San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation/South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher 2022 Conference, The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, S.D. For more information, visit wyfb.org/yfr/yfr-conference. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. 34th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference, Burlington Community and Education Center, Burlington, Colo. For more information and to register, visit highplainsnotill.com/conference-3/. National Cattle Beef Association Convention & Trade Show, Houston, Texas. For more information, visit convention.ncba.org. Society of Range Management Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, N.M. For more information, visit rangelands.org. Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days, Fremont Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information, call University of Wyoming Extension at 307-332-2363. WESTI Ag Days, Worland Community Center, Worland. For more information call the University of Wyoming Washakie County Extension Office at 307-347-3431 or e-mail washakiecounty@uwyo.edu.
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Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com Diamond Ring Ranch Sale, Billings Livestock Commission Co., Billings, Mont., 406-232-5107, 406-861-5664, northernlivestockvideo.com Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-347-2270, 307-250-8625, redlandangus.com Ken Haas Angus 41st Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Little Goose Ranch 5th Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-751-5793, littlegooseranch.com Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com Marcy Cattle Company & Marcy Livestock 61st Annual Angus Bull Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-638-7587, 308-4302005, marcycattlecompany.com McConnell Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-235-5187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com 21 Angus 28th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-4221, 21angus.com Bobcat Angus 17th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com K2 Red Angus Winter Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com
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Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Callaway, Neb., 308-836-4430, 402-450-0431, ridderranch.com Elkington Polled Herefords & South Devons 42nd Annual Range Raised Cattle Sale, at the ranch, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 208-523-2286, 208521-1774, 208-681-0765, elkingtonpolledherefords.com TJS Red Angus 14th Annual ‘Red Truck’ Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 406-639-9112, tjsredangus.com G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-837-2540, 307-837-2925, 307-837-2279 Booth’s Cherry Creek Angus Annual “Progress Through Performance” Bull Sale, at the ranch, Veteran, 307-534-5865, 307-532-1830, 307-532-1532, boothscherrycreekranch.com Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-680-7359, 307-680-8266, powderriverangus.com Douglas Booth Family Angus 30th Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com Shaw Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Caldwell, Idaho, 208-459-3029, 208-880-9044, shawcattle.com Rees Brothers Spring Angus Bull Sale, at the ranch, Morgan, Utah, 801-668-8613, 801-949-8960, reescattle.com Weaver Ranch 37th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Fort Collins., Colo., 970-568-3898 Kretschman Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2327, kretschmanangus.com Reyes/Russell 31st Annual Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-3221530, 307-322-4848, 970-587-2534, mrangusranch.com SO Cattle Inc. Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-330-5670, 307-438-1218 Barker Cattle Company Bull & Female Production Sale, Burley Livestock Auction, Burley, Idaho, 801-792-1036, 208-312-3085, barkercattle. com Lucky 7 Angus Annual Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-850-2514, 307-850-2053, lucky7angus.com Sitz Angus 20th Annual Spring Bull Sale, at the ranch, Dillon, Mont., 406-683-5277, 406-685-3360, 208-670-2364, sitzangus.com
Casts Horoscope of 1903 Space and Time Will be Annihilated Draft Horses Will Disappear and Steam Engines Will be Back Numbers Thus reads the headlines of the Jan. 8, 1903 issue of my hometown weekly newspaper, the Saratoga Sun. The following is the news item. Thomas A. Edison, the great inventor and “wizard of Menlo Park,” in a statement made in New York on Dec. 31, said the coming year would practically annihilate space and time so far as communication between the people of the earth was concerned. “I look for a wonderful year,” said the wizard as he surveyed his surroundings. “There is more
activity in science than there has ever been before, more men are working on big projects and great discoveries would be only natural.” “I expect to see electricity supplant steam as a motive power. In 15 years, electricity will be the railway motive power – 1903 will advance it in that direction.” “Nineteen hundred and three will bring great advances in surgery, in the study of bacteria in the knowledge of the cause and prevention of disease.” “Medicine is played out. Every new discovery of bacteria shows up all the more convincingly that we have been wrong, and that the million tons of
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Happy New Year, happy new start. A chance to listen and follow your heart. For life is a journey, life is a ride, So hold on and take it in stride. The ups, the downs, the good, the bad, You wouldn’t know happiness if you don’t know sad. Embrace this year and all that it brings, For from darkness comes light, from peasants come kings. May you find happiness, adventure and fun, And may this New Year be second to none!
stuff we have taken was all useless.” “They may even discover the germ of old age. I don’t predict it, but it might be by the sacrifice of animal life [that] human life could be prolonged.” “For myself, my storage battery, on which I have worked for four years, will be put on the market in January. It solves the traction problem, and its introduction means that the horse will have to go.” “The wireless telegraph I assuredly expect to see perfected for commercial purposes – if not fully so in 1903, at least advanced toward that end.” “I expect to give up practical invention for two years. I am going to experiment – going to delve in some problems that I have put by for an idle time – and for once I am going to work without having the production of a commercial commodity in view. I am going into the by-ways of science. I prefer not to say what my experiments will be.” “Yes, trying to get electricity direct from coal is one of them.” “The newspapers are among the great agents that will grow better in 1903, and in the years to come. They are the great school. They are getting better, they are printing more science and paying more attention to the things that benefit and improve humanity.” “There will be few more wars. The world seems to be tending towards peace.” This week’s illustration and greeting were swiped from the internet.
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AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 3.5%. 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 on all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303773-3545, or check out our website www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! ...... 1/1
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Paid through 2026. LRC, LSH and a freeze iron included, $5,000. 307-575-0985 ........1/8
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GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family! Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feed yard 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 some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com Call Brandon Furr at 402-257-7769 or 402-746-2222 for more information.
GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE Gottsch Livestock Feeders in Red Cloud, NE is looking for Processing Assistants. Job responsibilities include processing and sorting of both incoming and existing cattle, monitoring and sorting of cattle and transporting cattle from different areas in the yard. These individuals must have a good work ethic and be a self-starter. Our full-time benefit package includes: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account and 401(k). Individuals must be able to work some holidays and weekends. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com Call Adam Cotton 402-879-1814 or 402-746-2222 for more information. SHIPPING ASSISTANT ROCKY MOUNTAIN SIRE SERVICES, Bennett, CO, is accepting applications for a full-time, benefitted shipping assistant. Salary $35,000+ bonus. For further information or to apply, send resume to kent.lebsack@rmssbulls.com, www.rmssbulls. com ....................................... 1/1 RANCH HAND WANTED: Fulltime experienced ranch hand wanted for cow/calf operation in northeast Wyoming. Must be experienced in feeding livestock, calving, haying as well as maintaining and servicing equipment. Housing provided with competitive wage. Call 307-685-8213, e-mail resumes with references to denise@wylr.net ....................... 1/1
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REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $1,250 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 .....................1/1 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC and LTH. Current through Jan. 1, 2023. $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049......... 1/1 ONE-IRON BRAND: RRC, BS and RJH. Current through Jan. 1, 2025. $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307331-1049 ............................... 1/1
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Timely completion. Statewide service. Reasonable cost. Honest estimates. References. We care! wywaterrights.com • 307-347-8329 CROSSROADS DIESEL SERVICE IS YOUR MOBILE DIESEL MECHANIC reaching out to customers throughout Wyoming and neighboring states. Book with us now through March 15, 2022 and save 10%!! Please contact Troy, 307-3512960 with further questions and to schedule an appointment ...................................1/1
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Brands REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE. LSR&HC, RHS, RBH. Renewed to 2031. Call 307267-6757, if no answer please leave a message............. 1/1
d e n i s e @ w y l r. n e t Dogs GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE, ranch raised. For more information, call 406-2077674..................................1/22 BORDER COLLIE/MCNAB CROSS PUPS, ranch raised. Call 530-961-2543 or 530-9612542....................................1/8
Cattle AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: 80 half and three-quarter weaned steer calves; 90 half and three-quarter weaned heifer calves; 15 bred full-blood 2-year-old heifers; 20 full-blood 2-year-old bulls; 10 old Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1, 2022. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-740-0403 ............ 1/8
Clay Creek Angus Jim & Lori French 3334 Rd 14 Greybull, WY 82426 307-762-3541 • www.claycreek.net
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120 Yearling Bulls • 80 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 120 Replacement Heifers by Popular Sires: S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo 25-40 HIGH ELEVATION BRED COWS: Two- to 7-year-old cows with the majority being 3 to 5 years old. Cows are mostly Black Angus with a few Black Angus/Simmental cross cows. Cows are all PAP tested and have been raised at 8,200’ year-round. Bred to PAP tested Angus bulls. Start calving April 10. Some of them are registered and papers could be negotiated if wanted. $1,600 negotiable. Call 970-734-8370 ................. 1/1 FOR SALE: Medium frame, deep body, commercial Black Angus bred cows. Ranch developed, coming 4-year-olds. Mostly home raised with a small percentage purchased out of western South Dakota as calves. Bred to PAP tested Jorgenson bulls for easy calving, thrifty good gaining calves. 137 head ultrasounded to calve for 30 days the month of March. Raised and running in Laramie, WY at 7,400’+. Good natured, unspoiled and maternal cows that would be an asset to any operation. Can arrange trucks. HAVE HAY for sale too. Call 307-745-3083. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................... 1/8 TWO TRUCK LOADS OF 5L ANGUS BRED HEIFERS. AI’d by Select Sires to Tahoe 767. He ranks in the top 1% in both maternal and weaning weight, top 15% calving ease and top 10% yearling weight. To calve for 30 days starting Feb. 2. $1,750, located in central Wyoming. Call 307-437-9219 or 307-262-4503..................... 1/1 FOR SALE: Registered and commercial Black Angus BRED heifers. Three groups AI bred to these elite calving ease sires; MAF Gunner N327 ($12,000 Ashland son sold to Stevenson Diamond Dot, MT.) Connealy In Focus 4925, RBM Next Step. Two groups, pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calving ease Black Angus bulls. Group #1, due March 16. Group #2, due April 10. Group #3, due April 11. Group #4, due April 1 for 30 days. Group #5, due May 1 for 21 days. Vaccinated and poured/dewormed. Available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Delivery and volume discounts available. MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D., Kody, 605-690-1997 or Brady, 605690-5733 ............................. 2/5
Family & Nurse Cows BROWN SWISS BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: Will calve March and April. Bred to Brown Swiss/Jersey bull and Brown Swiss/Shorthorn bull. Have had all shots: Bangs, Anthrax, Triangle 7-Way with Humopolis, Triangle 4 K and prebreeding. Poured with Ivomec on regular basis. Also poured with StanGuard and Exit Gold fly repellant. TB tested and current health papers. Nice, gentle, outside cattle, in good shape and well fed. Delivery options available. For pictures or more information, call Larry W. Carlson, 605224-6100 (home) or 605-2803879 (cell) if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 1/1
Limousin
2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls
Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062
Pat Kelley 303/840-1848
Yaks FIVE TRIM AND ROYAL YAK COWS AND 2 YAK BULLS, healthy and good prices. For more information, call 303917-5549 ........................ 1/8
Custom Feeding WIGGINS FEEDYARD, ACCEPTING CATTLE OF ALL CLASSES: Cows, yearlings or calves to background or finish. Call 308-262-1140 (office), Steve, 308-279-1432 (cell) or Sue, 308-279-0924 (cell) ............................ 1/29
Pasture Wanted WANTED: 2022 summer pasture for 125 cow/calf pairs. Would like from May 1 until Dec. 15 or any time frame in between. Any number of cattle per pasture, would not have to all go to one pasture. ALSO, in search of farm ground, farms to lease or a ranch to lease on a short-term or long-term basis. Please contact 307-431-0224, leave message or text ..... TFN
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Ranch Lease Wanted LOOKING TO BE ABLE TO STEP AWAY FROM THE DAYTO-DAY OPERATIONS OF YOUR RANCH? While being able to rest assured that it is well managed? We are looking for a ranch to lease for cattle operation. Emphasis on stewardship and communication. Call 307-683-7593 ............ 1/1
Horses SWANEY HORSE & CATTLE CO. OFFERING colt starting/ horse training. Call Brit, 307-3910628 ........................................ 1/1 HORSES: BUY, SELL, TRADE. Will pick up. Call Dennis Black, 307-690-0916 ......................... 1/1
Saddles & Tack HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MOSS SADDLES, BOOTS AND TACK!! We appreciate all your past patronage and look forward to serving you and yours in 2022!! 20% off HONDO, BOULET boots and TWISTED X (boots and shoes). WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website ............... 1/1
Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Please visit www. lscustomleather.com. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message ........... 1/8
Sheep ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW HERDER CAMP OR A PERSONAL RANGE CAMP FOR YOUR FAMILY? Contact us at Western Range Camps and see what we can build for you. We specialize in quality, handcrafted camps built to your specifications. Contact us today to design the camp that is just right for you. Western Range Camps, 435-462-5300, heidi@ wrcamps.com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647..................................1/1 SHEEP AND GOAT ULTRASOUNDING: Have my own chute and Ovi-Scan 6 system. First year scanner, reasonable rate. Call Todd, 605-680-4719..... 1/8
Goats 110 EXPOSED NANNIES: Breeds include Boer, Boer cross, Spanish, Savannah, few Nubian and Lamancha. Bred to Boer and Savannah bucks, will kid February and March. Located in Herreid, S.D. Asking $350 OBO. Call 605-7873991 ................................ 1/1
Hay & Feed HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, grass and grass/alfalfa mix, big square bales, round bales and small square bales. All sizes, all qualities and all quantities. ALSO HAVE STRAW AND CORNSTALKS FOR SALE. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 ...................... 1/22 EXCELLENT HORSE HAY FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, 900 lbs., stored inside, $150/bale. Rapid City, S.D. Call 605-3914968 ............................. 1/22 ALFALFA HAY: Barn stored 3x3 bales. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-0350 ............... 1/15 TOP QUALITY ALFALFA HAY, large rounds, approximately 1,200 lbs. Call 308-631-2617 or 308-631-5767 .............1/15 STRAW FOR SALE: Clean, excellent quality small squares, oats, wheat and barley straw, $3.50/bale at the farm. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878, leave a message ............................. 1/15
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VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 888-935-3633. www.valleyvideohay.com ................1/15 ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Delivery available from the Panhandle of Nebraska. For more information, call 308-2790497 ................................ 1/15 HAY FOR SALE: Round bales and mid-square bales. Grass hay or alfalfa. Call 605-8423125 .................................... 1/1
Thanks to our friends, clients and customers for the continued loyalty and support. We hope the upcoming year brings you and your family peace and prosperity.
GOOD SUPPLY OF PREMIUM QUALITY STRAW in large square 3x4 bales. Delivered by the truckload. Volume discounts available. E-mail calebredriverforage@ gmail.com. Call/text 204-7126509 ........................................ 1/8 HAY FOR SALE: 2021 first and second cutting alfalfa. 2021 corn stover. 2021 CRP clean/green, sprayed in the spring for weeds. 2020 year old first cutting alfalfa. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying ....................................... 1/8
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LARGE GOSHEN COUNTY CATTLE AND CROP RANCH: 4,065+ acres with center pivots and 3 1/2 miles of Horse Creek. Huge cattle barn and steel shop. 1,618+ acres water rights. Three homes. Adjoins Hwy. 85. $5,400,000. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, Empire Realty, Torrington, WY, 307-532-1750. More listings available at www. buyaranch.com ..................TFN
500 TONS OF ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE. First cutting, no rain. 4x4 bales. In Riverton, WY, $250/ ton. Call 307-709-2375 ........1/15
Vehicles & Trailers 2015 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK FOR SALE: Platinum package, 4x4, crew cab Lariat, 156” WB styleside, 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel, 6 speed automatic transmission. Extras: Tonneau cover, installed 50 gallon diesel tank, added chrome. Has 5th wheel hook up available. Exterior Ruby Red Metallic, interior black leather, 71,300 miles. Very sharp truck in excellent condition!! Selling due to death in family. $55,000. For more information, call 605-341-3002 or 605-3908942. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds ..12/25 WANTED WANTED WANTED!! Porsches and exotic cars, any year. Vintage cars and trucks 70s, 80s and older. Motorcycles, gas pumps, signs, guns and collections. Pocket knife collections. Additional collectibles considered. I will help clean your garage. Fair cash prices paid. Call or text Glen, 801-361-4022. WANTED WANTED WANTED .......... 1/1
Equipment FOR SALE: Farmking 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. John Deere 716A chuckwagon with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with 12 ton gear. Meyer 4516 chuckwagon with tandem running gear. Two Kory 260 bushel gravity boxes with 10 ton running gear. Wilson portable wheel corral. Case IH 496 21’ rock flex disc. Willmar 4550 Wrangler wheel loader with 5’ bucket and pallet forks, 4x4, 4,000 lb. lift capacity, new tires. Meyerink 3612, 12’ box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 .............. 1/22 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: CIH 290 Magnum tractor; IHC 766 tractor with loader; two challenger MT585D tractors; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Roto Grind tub grinder; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; IHC 415 20’ roller harrow; Vermeer R23 rake; MF 2190 4x4 baler; Sitrex 17 wheel rake; CIH WD2506 swather with 19’ rotary head; Loral Turbo Magnum IV fertilizer spreader; Rogater 854 sprayer; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Hyster 50T lowboy trailer; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Dragon 130 bbl vac trailers; Dragon crude oil trailer; Trailmaster crude oil pup; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Sicard 8’6” snowblower with Ford engine; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 ....................... 1/1
Office: 307-234-2211 Roy Ready - Broker: 307-921-0170
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HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/ alfalfa and alfalfa hay. 3x4 square bales. Delivery available. Western South Dakota. Pricing starts at $250/ton and up. Call Joe, 605515-0858 ................................ 1/1
QUALITY COLORADO HAY FOR SALE: Horse or cow quality hay. Big and small squares. Call for pricing and availability 570395-0184 ..............................1/15
Roy Ready - Broker • Ted Francis - Associate Broker Frank Sanford - Sales Associate • Amy Ready - Sales Associate Rees Ready - Office Manager
RUBBERMAID 100 GALLON STOCK TANKS FOR SALE. Nearly new, $60/tank. Call 605-347-3403 or 605-4999088 ............................... 1/1
HDPE Pipe for Ranch Water Systems
Heating Equipment ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available. Heat with wood, no splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler. com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat. com. A-1 Heating Systems. Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. TFN
Fencing LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at w w w. l o d g e p o l e p r o d u c t s . com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ......................... TFN
Fair prices, good service, rancher owned. Quantities up to a truck load. Delivery available throughout the West. 775-657-1815 OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. ALL SIZES!! 2 3/8 at 31.5’ long on average per joint. OTHER available sizes are 7”, 5.5”, 4.5” and 3.5” pipe in stock. Sucker rod, cut/notched posts. Delivery available. Pierce, CO. Call 970-324-4580, e-mail rpjenergy@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 4/9
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ARIZONA RANCHES FOR SALE: 22,000+ acre ranch, 200+ head year-long, plus up to 2,600 stockers seasonally, Arizona state plus small BLM, small feedyard, modest headquarters on 10 deeded acres, $1,200,000; 600+ head yearlong, plus seasonal increases. 400+ deeded acres plus state, USFS and small BLM grazing leases. Headquarters on paved highway, $4,000,000. Harley Hendricks Realty 877-349-2565 e-mail HarleyHendricks@HarleyHendricks.com .................... 1/8 READY TO GET OUT OF THE WINTER CONDITIONS OF THE NORTHERN STATES?? Here’s an opportunity for a nice winter home in sunny southern California in the Imperial Valley! 120 miles east of San Diego, CA, 60 miles west of Yuma, AZ and 9 miles from El Centro, CA. Three bedroom, 1 bath home with 12 acres of farmland. $599,000. For more information, call 307-272-0975 or visit www. facebook.com/pg/cowboyauctioncompany ........... 1/1 FOR SALE: 3,850 ACRE WORKING CATTLE RANCH NESTLED IN THE SOUTH FORK VALLEY: Features 2 log homes, a guest house, horse barn, utility buildings, indoor arena, ponds, pivots, 490 acres of irrigation, 950 deeded acres, 2,900 acres of BLM and Wyoming state leases, stunning views, wildlife and more!! Located just 8 miles from Cody, WY. Book your exclusive showing today! CALL RICK BRASHER AT COLDWELL BANKER ANTLERS REALTY, INC. 307-587-5533. To view photos, go to www.codyproperty.com, MLS# 10015261, $5,750,000 ..................... 1/1 BOYD RANCH: 5,420+ total acres including BLM and state with 7 pivot sprinklers in western Montana. Located between Virginia City and Alder, MT. Great water rights. Fishing ponds with deer, elk and birds. Puts up 2,000 tons of hay. Newer buildings. A must see!! Call for price. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com ........... 1/1
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Hunting & Fishing JAN. 13-16: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOLLOWING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 13: Douglas 7:40-8:10 a.m., Douglas Feed; Bill 8:40-8:50 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call Greg); Wright 9:30-10 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 1:30-1:50 p.m., Joe’s Grocery Store parking lot; Moorcroft 2:20-2:40 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 3:10-3:40 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 4:15-4:45 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. JAN. 14: Gillette 7:30-7:50 a.m., Rocky Mountain Sports; Sheridan 9:30-10:15 a.m., Sportsman Warehouse; Buffalo 10:45-11:15 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 12:45-1:15 p.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 1:45-2 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 2:40-2:50 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru); Basin 3-3:20 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 3:40-4 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 4:304:50 p.m., Good 2 Go; Bryon 5-5:15 p.m., Cardtrol (drive thru); Powell 5:30-5:50 p.m., Murdoch’s. JAN. 15: Powell 7:30-7:50 a.m., Murdoch’s; Ralston 8:20-8:30 a.m., Good 2 Go (drive thru, call Greg); Cody 8:50-9:30 a.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 10:3010:50 a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Worland 12-12:30 p.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 1:20-1:50 p.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 2:30-2:45 p.m., rest area/ bus stop; Riverton 3:15-4 p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 4:10-4:30 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru); Lander 4:35-5 p.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 6:30-6:45 p.m. JAN. 16: Casper 7:30-8:15 a.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 9-9:15 a.m., east exit on I-25; Douglas 10-10:30 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 10:50-11 a.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 11-11:10 a.m., truck pull off (drive thru); Manville 11:1511:30 a.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lusk 11:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Decker’s Grocery. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700, or visit www. petskafur.net .....................1/8
AWARDS continued from page 1 Guy and Jill Tharp “The Access Recognition Program is a collaboration between the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission and the Wyoming Board of Agriculture to recognize land owners who have enrolled their property into access, which is a huge deal these days,” added Cody Regional Access Coordinator Jordan Winter. “Getting access to the public to hunt and fish on private property can be hard.” Winter introduced the Tharps as one of this year’s award recipients. Since 1891, the Tharp family has lived and farmed in the Bonanza area east of Manderson. Guy and his wife Jill are the fifth generation of the Tharp family. The oil town of Bonanza has faded, but the legacy of the Tharp family continues. Guy and Jill, along with their son Kyle, continue to farm to this day, shared Winter. “Their property provides for an abundance of wildlife,” said Winter. “The rich habitat attracts many game species including mule deer, whitetailed deer, turkeys, pheasants and water fowl.” The Tharp property not only attracts an abundance of wildlife, but it attracts many hunters and anglers. The property has been enrolled in the Walk-In program since 2002, and is one of the origi-
nal partners for the Wyoming Game and Fish AccessYes program, continued Winter. Today, the Tharps allow access to hunt many of the species there and are enrolled for year-round fishing access. “Guy is an avid hunter and angler himself and understands the importance of having a good place to hunt and fish,” said Winter. “Each fall, Guy welcomes hunters to set up camp in his front yard and is always willing to offer a helping hand and lend knowledgeable advice.” In closing, the Tharps are good, honest and hardworking people who have worked extremely hard to care for their property for over 130 years, concluded Winter. “They provide excellent opportunities for hunting and fishing and are very generous in allowing hunters restricted public access,” he said. Null Hall Company Ranch The WGFD Laramie Region would like to recognize the southeast quadrant committee nomination of the Null Hall Company Ranch, shared Laramie Regional Access Coordinator Kelly Todd. The Null Hall Ranch is managed by Megan Peel and Michelle Hall with the ranch headquarters located north of Rock River. “The Null Hall Company Ranch provides a wide
variety of access opportunities across these properties,” he said. “They have roughly 6,120 acres signed into the Pinto-Creek Hunter Management Area for antlerless elk hunting.” Since 2011, the ranch has gradually expanded each year with additional properties, which ultimately linked Albany County Walk-In Area 12 to surrounding land for a very large and continuous source of elk harvest, mentioned Todd. “In the past, the property alone accounts for 100 elk harvested,” he said. “The main ranch north of Rock River typically is outfitted for pronghorn and prairie dog hunting, with additional private leases for limited mule deer hunting.” Since 2021, the Null Hall Company Ranch allowed access to some of their property south of their home ranch, so pronghorn hunters can gain access to the neighboring lands, which are only accessible through the Null Hall Company property, he continued. Megan and Michelle thought it was important to be neighborly and good stewards of the land by providing access through their property. “The Null Hall Ranch has gone above and beyond to assist the WGFD with wildlife management goals
Access recognition award – PacifiCorp Plant Manager Roger Holt accepts an award for their partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission for creating public access at the Viva Naughton Reservoir. From left to right: WGFD Director Brian Nesvik, Roger Holt, Kemmerer Regional Access Coordinator Amy Countryman, Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Vice President Gay Lynn Byrd and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto. Brittany Gunn photo
Landowner award – The Tharp family accepts their Access Recognition Award for their work in conservation and providing public hunting and fishing opportunities on their land. From left to right: WGFD Director Brian Nesvik, Jill Tharp, Kyle Tharp, Guy Tharp, Cody Regional Access Coordinator Jordan Winter, Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Vice President Gay Lynn Byrd and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto. Brittany Gunn photo
while providing the public with ample opportunity and still manage recreational opportunities for additional profit,” concluded Todd. PacifiCorp PacifiCorp’s Kemmerer branch currently provides employment for over 100 people and is the main business operation to produce electric energy, shared Kemmerer Regional Access Coordinator Andy Countryman. “Not only have they provided local jobs, but they have created diverse recreational opportunities for sportsmen,” Countryman continued. “In 2006, PacifiCorp signed into a long-term agreement with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to a create public access at the Viva Naughton Reservoir on the Ham’s Fork River for boating, fishing, snowmobiling, hunting and other recreational activities free of charge for the public.” “The area covers over 4,100 acres and the Viva Naughton Reservoir has become a premier fishing and hunting access for both residents and non-residents,” continued Todd. “The reservoir’s rich habitats provide prized fishing opportunities for trout and hunting opportunities for antelope, deer, moose, water fowl, sage grouse and small game.” The department annually stocks the reservoir with approximately 70,000 trout, and the reservoir is used year-round.
Additionally, PacifiCorp allows the Kemmerer’s Lion Club to utilize the access area for their annual fishing derby. “WGFD wouldn’t be able to recognize PacifiCorp today without the actions of one of their employees, Roger Holt,” shared Countryman. “Roger was the engineering manager and eventually worked his way up to the plant manager position has been instrumental in development, management and protection of this diverse access.” “Without being asked, PacifiCorp has provided funding, materials, labor and equipment to assist with improvement projects such as campgrounds, boat ramps and working areas. These projects have greatly improved the use and experience for sportsmen at Viva Naughton,” concluded Countryman. Two Creek Ranch “The northeast quadrant would like to recognize the Two Creek Ranch, which is owned by Shawn and Lisa Daly,” shared Casper Regional Access Coordinator John Pokallus. “The Two Creek Ranch is located south of Douglas and encompasses landscapes ranging from low-land riverfront property along the North Platte River to mountainous forest in the Laramie Range.” The ranch provides habitat for nearly every big and trophy game animal,
he continued. Since its foundation in 1966, the Daly family has taken an active, innovative role in wildlife management, agricultural techniques and fostering public access, Pokallus shared. “The Daly family works in conjunction with WGFD to aid in meeting wildlife management objectives and their property even served as a source population for wildlife turkey translocations.” In the 1980s, the Two Creek Ranch opened two permanent public access areas along the North Platte River. “In 1987, the ranch was one of the first ranches to launch a guest business coinciding with their working ranch, introducing guests from all of the world to their unique, rustic and outdoor lifestyle,” Pokallus shared. “These actions only represent a fraction of the Daly family’s involvement of wildlife conservation and public access for hunting, fishing and outdoor culture in general,” Pokallus concluded. “It’s clear their actions are a reflection of their values and their lifestyle rooted in stewardship, conservation and a plan to share and perpetuate the traditions and culture we hold so dearly in the American West.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.
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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 36 • January 1, 2022
It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts
The Cowboy Arts I’m a shop rat. Always have been. If I wasn’t working on my cattle or other FFA projects, I was more than likely to be found in our shop. I was also a vocational student, which meant in my last three years of high school, I spent an hour every day in the school’s ag shop. This was in addition to two automotive classes I took and one woodworking class in junior high school. Nearly every piece of furniture in our house has either been refinished or reupholstered by me. I’ve worked on all our cars and trucks and consider myself a proficient welder. By watching YouTube videos and reading books, I’ve taught myself blacksmithing, silver soldering, plastic molding, engraving and how to use a milling machine, wood and metal lathe and a key making
machine which I restored. I even took classes in jewelry making, which helped me in making belt buckles and repairing old bits and spurs. For years, I restored items for a very high-end antique store. Having said this, I hate household arts. I don’t have the “thyme” for cooking and couldn’t stand working at Starbucks and doing the same old “grind” every day. Puns intended. By far, the thing I enjoy most is leatherworking, and I’ve collected hundreds of leather working tools along the way. I taught myself, and it was the second most difficult skill I’ve learned – engraving was the hardest. It took me years before I was proud enough of my work to stamp my name on it. Now, I’ve restored saddles for museums and leather-bound French clock boxes that held
$25,000 clocks. One of my miniature saddles brought $50,000, and a scrapbook I made was auctioned off for $18,000. But, leatherworking does have its drawbacks. For example, one of my best friends bartered a swap with a well-known leatherworker for a floral tooled belt, and I was with him when he picked it up. It was antiqued, fully tooled, the edges were smooth and it was a beautiful belt that I know took at least 10 hours to complete. But upon closer inspection, my friend found where the leatherworker had sewn off the edge of the belt. It was a big boo-boo and I would have scrapped it and started over, as I’ve had to do many times. To make a long story short, my friend refused the belt and the leatherworker, who was obviously embarrassed, made him a new one. That’s the thing with leatherworking, it’s just not forgiving. In most other trades, if one makes a mistake, they can back up and redo it, or do something cosmetically to hide the error. Not so with leatherworking. Years ago, I made what I considered to be a beauti-
ful leather tooled binder with ornate silver engraving on the cover. To give the leather a nice patina, I covered it with neatsfoot oil and set it outside in the sun for two days before applying the final finish. When I went to retrieve the binder, I was shocked to find the neighbor’s dog had turned it into a chew toy. The worst example of a lot of time being completely wasted was experienced by a great saddle maker I know by the name of Ron Butler. He’s of no relation to my Wyoming idol Don Butler who passed away a few years ago. Don was the best designer and tooler of leather I’ve ever seen. Ron Butler might be in second place. He is that good. Ron had just completed hours of tooling on the fender of a saddle and it was gorgeous. After tooling it, Ron and his lovely wife spent hours dyeing all the spaces between the flowers and the leaves, which in itself is an art because it’s very easy to get the dye on the flowers, leaves and scrolls. Ron’s very young grandson seems to want to follow in Ron’s footsteps, because he paid close attention to everything Ron did.
The next morning, Ron went to his shop only to discover his grandson had taken his permanent markers and crayons and colored all the flowers and leaves every
color of the rainbow on the finished fender. And he had definitely not stayed within the lines! I’m told Ron almost “dyed.”
RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, December 17 Market Report • 650 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments COWS DUBOIS 1 Cow, 1230# ....................................$68.00 PINEDALE 1 Cow, 1310# ....................................$63.50 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1340# ....................................$63.00 LABARGE 5 Cow, 1389# ....................................$61.00 3 Cow, 1326# ....................................$60.50 ARAPAHOE 1 Cow, 1510# ....................................$60.00 PINEDALE 2 Cow, 1365# ....................................$59.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1672# ....................................$58.50 SHOSHONI 2 Cow, 1537# ....................................$57.50 FORT WASHAKIE 3 Cow, 1216# ....................................$57.00 SHOSHONI 4 Cow, 1338# ....................................$55.00 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1271# ....................................$54.00 ETNA 3 Cow, 1490# ....................................$53.00 LABARGE 9 Cow, 1193# ....................................$52.00 7 Cow, 1430#$49.00 THERMOPOLIS 8 Cow, 1246# ....................................$48.50 BIG PINEY 21 Cow, 1154# ....................................$46.50 PAVILLION 4 Cow, 1163# ....................................$44.00 BULLS BONDURANT 6 Bull, 1831# .....................................$76.50 1 Bull, 1725# .....................................$75.50 ARAPAHOE 1 Bull, 1850# .....................................$75.00 BONDURANT 1 Bull, 1945# .....................................$74.50 ETNA 2 Bull, 1647# .....................................$72.00 RAWLINS 2 Bull, 1752# .....................................$71.00 4 Bull, 1621# .....................................$70.00 BONDURANT 2 Bull, 1800# .....................................$69.00 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 2170#` ....................................$67.50 HEIFERETTES BONDURANT 9 Heiferette, 846# .............................$90.00 PINEDALE 2 Heiferette, 875# .............................$82.00 ETNA 2 Heiferette, 905# .............................$80.00 BONDURANT 4 Heiferette, 950# .............................$71.00 LABARGE 10 Heiferette, 1022# ...........................$70.00
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 WEANED CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM EXPECTING 4,000 HEAD YEARLINGS Keyhole L Livestock - 20 Yrling Hfrs 800-850#. Rec Endovac & poured. Started on feed. CALVES JM Livestock - 600 Weaned Steers (80% Blk, 20% Red/RWF/CharX) 625-675#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 7-way w/Somnus, Once PMH IN & poured. 75 days weaned. No implants. High roughage ration, conditioned for grass. High quality & Fancy! Arapahoe Ranch - 250 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Bovishield One Shot & Ultrabac 7. Knife cut. Age & source verified - IMI Global. 100% all natural. Sired by Diamond Peak & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Weaned 45 days. Hay fed. Green, very high quality! Ron & Jackie Lucas - 200 Blk Ang Strs 500700#. Rec Vista Once & 7-way @ Branding & Precon. Weaned since Sept 1st. Bunk broke. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang bulls. High quality Weaned steers! Dennis Horton - 190 Blk Ang & AngX (F1 BWF) Steers 650-675#. Rec Vista Once, 7-way & Somnus @ Branding & Precon & poured w/ Ivomec. Weaned 45 days. High quality! Steve Mines - 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 650700#. 70 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 575-625#. Rec Vista Once & 8-way @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 90 days. High elevation. Fancy! Waldo & Emmi Tarango - 170 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525-625#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse, 7-way & Once PMH IN @ Branding; Express 5, Inforce 3, 7-way w/ Somnus @ Weaning. 90 days weaned. Green, high elevation calves! Ty & Elizabeth Foxworthy - 160 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-700#. Rec two rounds of 7-way & Bovishield Gold & wormed. Weaned since the end of September out on pasture. Bunk broke. Complete mineral program. Fancy! Tim Tolton - 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-625#. Rec Virashield 6 & 8-way @ Branding; Virashield 6 & Nasalgen @ Precon. Hfrs are Bangs vacc. High elevation. Jason Lozier - 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 575-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur @ Branding; Vista Once SQ & Ivomec @ Weaning (10/30). 100% Lucky 7 Blk Ang sired. Weaned on pasture. Green, fancy! Loaded with genetics. Jim Eaton - 145 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-625#. Rec Inforce 3 & Vison 7 @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & poured w/ Cleanup @ Weaning (11/10). Strictly hay fed, alfalfa/grass mix. Powerful high desert calves! Mitch Benson - 110 Blk Ang & Blk AngX Strs
& Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus & Vista Once SQ @ Branding; Vision 7 w/Somnus, Nasalgen and poured @ Precon (10/21). Knife cut. Weaned over 75 days on barley hay, mineral, Key-Lix SAF MOS tubs. Bunk and water broke. Complete mineral program since birth. Sired by Registered Black Angus Bulls. Green & fancy! Ted Seely - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus & wormed. 100% Popo Agie Angus program, reputation quality. Opportunity at big time Angus genetics!! Charlie & Carmen Needham - 80 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding & Weaning & poured. Weaned 80 days. Running out on pasture. Fancy! Jay Rodewald - 61 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 @ Branding; Barvac 7 w/ Somnus, Once PMH IN, Vista 5 & Safeguard @ Precon. Weaned 45 days on Sweet-Pro Cattle tubs. Sired by Shippen Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, high quality! Kent & Shelli Haun - 60 Blk AngX (Sim/Ang) Strs 650#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH IN, Vision 7 & Nasalgen @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen, Safeguard & Cleanup @ Precon. Weaned 100+ days on pasture, mineral & tubs. Sired by Big County Genetics SimAngus bulls. Powerful steers! Reputation! Keyhole L Livestock - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Endovac Immune Plus, poured. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Complete mineral program. High quality! Dan & Anna Smedts – 30 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus & spur, Vista Once @ branding & weaning. Safeguard & Clean Up II @ weaning. Bunk Broke, weaned since 10/5. Nice, one brand calves!! Gary Barney - 28 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-700#. Comp vacc. Weaned since Sept. High elevation. Jeremy Christensen - 20 Blk & Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 650#. Rec two rounds of shots. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Ryan & Dillon Hedges - 10 Blk Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Comp vacc. High elevation.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Thad & Andrea Dockery - 12 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to Sitz Low Birthweight bulls to start calving mid April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss & poured w/ Ivomec.
BRED COWS Ted Seely - 50 Blk Ang 3-6 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to McClun Hereford bulls to calve April/ May. Right out of the registered herd, selling as commercial. High quality genetics! Big time Angus cows! Dockery Ranch - 48 Blk Ang 3-5 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Sitz & Redland Blk Ang bulls to start calving mid April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss & poured w/ Ivomec. High desert cows! Double Diamond Red Angus - 36 Red Angus 4-6 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Red Angus & Charolais bull to calve April 1st for 60 days. Majority of cows are AI sired. High elevation, stout! Fancy Red Ang cows! Ryan Hedges - 20 Mixed Age Blk Ang & AngX Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 1st. Comp vaccination & poured. High elevation. Hancock Livestock - 10 Mixed Age Blk Ang Bred Cows. Bred to Hancock Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Lifetime vaccination program & complete mineral. Selling as registered Cows. Registration papers available at cost. High quality! Dillon Hedges - 5 Hereford & HerefordX 3-5 Year old Bred cows. Bred to Hereford & Hogg SimAng bulls to start calving March 1st. Comp vaccination program & poured. High elevation. Calves averaged 700 lbs. (11/9). Partial dispersion. Fancy, high quality!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 WEANED CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • CALVES @ 10:30 AM Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 340 Blk Ang & AngX Weaned Hfrs 550-650# 40 Blk Ang & AngX Weaned Strs 550-650#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 7-way & Dectomax injectable. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Conditioned for grass! High quality! Jim Yoder - 45 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600 . Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen & poured. 45 day wean on hay & pasture.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS
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Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 • www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com
1490 South 8th Street East • River ton, WY 82501 • (307) 856-2209