On Jan. 16, the sixth snow report for Water Year 2023 was released. Currently, the state’s snowpack telemetry data reads 121% of median, with a basin high of 175% and a basin low of 57%. In 2022, the state was at 110% and at 81% in 2021. The report and a map displaying basin snow water equivalent percentages of median for the state may be found at wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/ nrcs.html
University of Wyoming
Extension and Utah State University Extension will be joining forces to host the Wyoming-Utah 2023 Ag Days on Jan. 24 at the Roundhouse in Evanston. The event is comprised of three featured speakers and 10 presenters who will be available for oneon-one conversations. Lunch will be available to those who RSVP by noon on Jan. 23. For more information and to RSVP, call 307-783-0570.
University of Wyoming (UW) Extension announced they will be offering private pesticide applicators licensing education at the Agricultural Resource Learning Center, also known as the UW Extension Office of Natrona County, at 2011 Fairgrounds Road in Casper. The class will take place on Feb. 28 from 1-5 p.m. For more information and to register, call 307-235-9400.
For the first time in history, the Hell on Wheels (HoW) Rodeo Series will be naming a queen. Eligible candidates are young women between the ages of 16 and 22 as of Jan. 1, who are residents of Laramie County. The HoW Rodeo Queen competition will take place at Laramie County Community College (LCCC) Feb. 11-12. A free, mandatory clinic will be held at LCCC on Jan. 29. The event will also offer a scholarship opportunity. For more information, visit cheyenne.org/hellonwheelsrodeo/ rodeo-queen/
Buffalo – On Jan. 14, the 12th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit took place at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Buffalo, in memory of Tracy Alger. Attendees had the opportunity to sit in on several presenta-
tions and enjoy lunch, shopping and cocktails.
to Keep Beef in the Center of the Plate.”
C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Director Dr. Steve Paisley gave a presentation titled, “What the Industry is Doing
Jamesand defending beef
As the state of Wyoming Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program coordinator for almost 20 years,
Paisley noted both the beef industry and its producers have a responsibility to promote beef.
“We share in this responsibility for building demand for beef,” he said. “One of
USDA NASS releases state and national annual crop report
On Jan. 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the annual Crop Production 2022 Summary report for the U.S. and individual states.
The report offers statistics on corn, barley, wheat, hay, alfalfa, sugarbeet and bean production across the state of Wyoming.
Corn production
Although recent winter storms have added to snowpack percentages and provided most of the West with much needed moisture, producers are still facing the aftermath of a years-long drought. The perfect storm of previously limited precipitation, sky-high hay prices and tough winter conditions have caused many producers to worry about how they will stretch their forage through the remainder of the winter.
Additionally, drought condi-
In a Jan. 13 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wyoming Farm Service Agency (FSA) press release, USDA announced appointees who will serve on the Wyoming USDA FSA state committee.
Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and are responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving program delivery appeals from the agriculture community, maintaining cooperative relations with industry stakeholders, keeping producers informed about FSA programs and operating in a manner consistent with USDA equal opportunity and civil rights policies.
Each FSA state committee is comprised of three to five members including a designated chairperson. The individuals appointed to serve on this committee for Wyoming include Committee Chair Gregor Goertz of Wheatland, John Hester of Keeline, Grant Stumbough of Casper and Cindy Garretson-Weibel of Cheyenne.
“The FSA state committee members play an integral role in the continuity of operations, equitable and inclusive program administration and ensure the overall integrity of services to the nation’s agricultural producers,” said Marcus Graham, FSA deputy administrator of field operations. “These individuals have proven themselves to be leaders, early adopters and key influencers in the agriculture industry in their respective states – qualities which will serve them well in these key Biden-Harris administration leadership positions.”
tions have severely depleted many hay stockpiles. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dec. 1 Hay Stock Report, total U.S. hay stocks came in at 71.9 million tons, which is 16.4 percent below the previous 10-year average and the lowest number reported on Dec. 1 since 1973.
Industry experts recognize these concerns and offer advice on how to winter livestock with limited forage.
A common and simple piece of advice offered by experts is to sort cattle by body condition score (BCS). This way, producers can provide a more nutrient-dense diet to cattle with high nutrient demands, while providing a smaller amount
According to the Dec. 1 agricultural survey conducted by the NASS Mountain Regional Field Office, the 2022 corn for grain crop in Wyoming is estimated at 8.57 million bushels, 18 percent below last year’s production of 10.42 million bushels. The average yield of 153 bushels per acre (bpa) is 21 bpa above the yield achieved in 2021.
Area harvested for grain in the state during 2022 came in at 56,000 acres, which is 23,000 acres less than last year, according to NASS.
The report notes acreage cut for corn silage came in at 33,000 acres, which is 21,000 more area than last
Every year, producers across the nation look forward to the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), a 16-day event deemed the Super Bowl of livestock shows, held in Denver and boasting more than 12,000 head of livestock.
The NWSS Herd Sire Display Bull Weekend, a four-day event displaying over 200 pens of registered purebred and club calf herd sire bulls, is a oneof-a-kind showcase offering marketing opportunities to a unique niche of the cattle industry and a huge attraction for cattlemen and women from around the world.
This year, several seedstock produc-
ers from Western states made a competitive showing at the elite event.
and Red Angus champions
Flesch Angus of Shelby, Mont. had a successful day, winning both the Champion Black Angus Early Calf Pen of Three and the Grand Champion Black Angus Pen of Three Heifers. Fellow Shelby, Mont. producer Bobcat Angus brought home honors for Reserve Champion Black Angus Late Calf Pen of Three.
Krebs Ranch of Gordon, Neb. earned the prestigious title of Grand Champion Pen of Three Black Angus Bulls.
Anyone in the meat business, from the grocery store manager to the meatpacker, the feeder and the producer, realize they need consumers’ trust. This trust must not be taken for granted, nor does it come cheap.
For the past three years, everyone in the meat business has been worried about consumers’ meat buying habits during the pandemic. Plant-based meat products were coming on strong, and there was a beef shortage in grocery stores.
People were pointing fingers, and it got kind of nasty as prices for live cattle, lambs and pigs fell. Everyone muddled through the first year as best as they could. The meatpackers started to make huge profits, and they all had a bull’s-eye on their backs. The main issue was how to keep line workers healthy. Also, there was a fire at one plant.
There was a silver lining for some with the beef shortage – consumers started buying lamb products and learning to cook them. They realized they had been missing out on a great source of protein.
In February 2022, a new monthly report was published by Purdue University providing insight on consumer food demand, spending, satisfaction, food security and other food sustainability behaviors.
In the first survey, which included 1,200 consumers across the U.S., results found 25 percent of respondents were unable to find a specific food product at the grocery store. One of the issues related to finding products is some grocery stores are always changing products from one isle to another.
Thirty-two percent of respondents were waiting for their next paycheck to buy groceries. Free money helped some people on this issue, but others just bought bigger TVs, thinking the money wouldn’t end.
Sixteen percent of respondents faced food insecurity. This really affected mothers of infants needing formula.
Fifty-one percent of respondents blamed COVID-related shutdowns at packing plants for the rise in meat prices. In most instances, this was true.
Less than 10 percent of respondents failed to recognize packer concentration was a real issue and didn’t realize the huge profits packers were receiving as a result.
Around 25 percent of respondents mentioned they were unable to find certain items in the grocery store. The most commonly mentioned missing items were chicken, beef and dairy products.
The December 2022 Survey found households food expenditures increased more than 15 percent from the first of the year, consumers began shopping at discount stores more and spending less on discretionary expenses, 36 percent of consumers were worried about being able to afford holiday gifts this year, 14 percent of consumers continue to find certain items out of stock compared to 25 percent the first of the year, and sugar was the most common item consumers limited in their diets in 2022.
Food security and sustainability are big issues with consumers and significantly influence the direction of food and agricultural systems. As producers of food products and meat, we need to be aware of consumers’ trends so we can adapt and keep their trust.
The 67th Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 General Session is underway. This promises to be a learning experience for both legislators and lobbyists as nearly one-half of the members of the House are newly elected legislators.
The importance of the agriculture community building relationships with these members cannot be overemphasized. The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Legislative Reception, held on the fifth day of the session in partnership with the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, the Stock Growers Land Trust, Wyoming Downs and Wyoming Horse Racing, provided an early opportunity to emphasize the critical role of our industry and our work to Wyoming.
Subsequent events scheduled by other agricultural organizations will continue this effort.
The staunch support of members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees will be essential in moving forward agriculture’s agenda.
Three of the five members of Senate Ag are new to the committee, with one of these being a newly elected senator. Additionally, seven of the nine members of the House are new to the committee, with six of these being newly elected representatives.
WSGA initiated contact with each of these new members prior to the start of the session.
While many of the play-
ers are new, the work they undertake in the early days of this session will not be new. During this past interim period, the Joint Ag Committee effectively moved forward a total of nine bills, which have been received for introduction early in this session.
WSGA was an integral player in this process.
Our priority in working with the interim committee was focused on legislation related to the management of state trust lands. This priority arose in response to evolving management practices within the Office of State Lands and Investments, which have been detrimental to the interests of long-time grazing and agricultural lessees.
House bills (HB) 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22 address trust land management. Four of these bills were brought forward at the direct request of WSGA. We have provided input on all the legislation being introduced regarding this matter.
A second area of focus for WSGA and other ag organizations continues to be on trespass, a ballooning threat to our private property rights.
While the high-profile issue of corner crossing remains tied up in court, legislation is coming forward to address trespass with drones and to expand the authority of the Wyoming Game and Fish to issue trespass citations for crossing private lands to access hunting and fishing opportunities.
An additional bill has been brought forward which
would enable structures painted florescent orange or yellow at a point of entry to private property to serve as a notice for criminal trespass purposes.
Several Wyoming ag organizations have recently adopted policies addressing the threat posed by ownership of land and other natural resources in the state by foreign governments or entities controlled by such governments. Two bills have been offered to address this issue.
WSGA will be supporting legislation targeting nations deemed a threat to the interests of the U.S.
Finally, an array of legislation has been introduced related to property taxation. Several bills and proposed Wyoming Constitutional Amendments are targeted at property tax relief for homeowners. However, at least one bill strongly opposed by WSGA – HB 72 – would impose the property tax on livestock, feed, farm equipment and a variety of services.
As we build these essential relationships with legislators, the engagement of Wyoming’s farmers and ranchers is essential.
I encourage those who are a constituent of a new senator or representative to reach out to them by phone or e-mail on these and other issues of interest. Make them aware lobbyists representing WSGA and other ag organizations can be a valuable resource to them in providing information and perspectives on issues before
the legislature.
And, please share with us their response to the issues of concern.
The tools for engagement in the legislative process have broadened dramatically in recent years. The public has access to the e-mail of every legislator. They welcome meaningful, substantive input from their constituents.
Be focused, be polite and, above all, be brief in conveying messages.
Individuals can follow the work of each committee as well as the House and Senate sessions each day on YouTube.
When having meaningful communications with legislators regarding legislation affecting Wyoming agriculture, share this information with an ag lobbyist.
While I and other ag lobbyists will be at the legislature on the ag industry’s behalf each day, the Wyoming legislative process demands citizen engagement.
Jim Magagna is the executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. He can be reached at jim@wysga.org.
The Casper College livestock judging team, made up of members Jessy Barger, Robert Choma, Eddie Plumier, Bailey Mast, Madi Lupher, Rylee Helm, Colter Sharp, Kassidy Brooks, Madison Henry, Aspyn Green, Kaylee Davis, Wade Leachman, Kaley Pieper, Jacob Klaudt, Kadyn Braaten and Braden West and coached by Jeremy Burkett and Colby Hales, made an impressive showing at the National Western Stock Show this week.
The team brought home the titles of reserve champion carload team, high team for feedlot cattle, third high team for sheep and goats, fourth high team overall and fifth high team for swine.
Davis received honors as the high individual for the carload contest.
Bratten was the fourth high individual overall and placed seventh in swine, and Pieper was the seventh high individual and placed third in sheep and goats.
Klaudt took second place in feedlot cattle, sixth in reasons and eighth in cattle reasons, while Leachman was the fourth high overall individual in the carload contest, and Sharp was the ninth high overall individual in the carload contest.
On Jan. 18, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they are allocating more than $70 million to support 350 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 Program as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection, surveillance and mitigation, as well as to protect the U.S. nursery system.
Universities, states, federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits and Tribal organizations will carry out selected projects in 48 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
Of the 350 projects funded in Fiscal Year 2023, 28 projects are funded through the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN), which helps the nation maintain the infrastructure necessary to ensure pathogen, disease and pest-free-certified planting materials are available for U.S. specialty crop producers who grow citrus, other fruit trees, berries, grapes, hops, roses and sweet potatoes.
Since 2009, USDA has supported more than 5,170 projects and provided nearly $809 million in funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program. These projects allow USDA and its partners to quickly detect and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases.
To learn more about the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 on the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), visit aphis.usda.gov/ppaprojects
A truck and trailer containing two show hogs that was stolen from a family in Denver during the National Western Stock Show has been recovered safely. The Denver Police Department (DPD) shared the update in a tweet on Jan. 17 but didn’t say where the vehicle was found.
DPD was investigating the theft and said in an update that the truck and hogs were recovered. No arrests have been made.
Miles Lee, 19, was at the NWSS to compete in the Junior Market Swine Division in what would be his last year of eligibility before he ages out of the competition. The Lee family made the 24-hour drive from Washington to Denver, arriving a day early to let the hogs get settled and relaxed.
On Jan. 14, the family checked in to the Comfort Inn and Suites and parked their truck and trailer out front.
When they came out to feed their hogs on the morning of Jan. 15, the vehicle and hogs were gone. The family filed a police report and made a claim with their insurance company.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 720-913-2000, Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or visit metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The annual Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show brings producers and their families from across the country together for education, entertainment and engagement. This year’s event, hosted Feb. 1-3 in New Orleans, also provides an opportunity for the industry’s youth to gather, learn and share ideas.
To encourage young producers to participate, there will be a special FFA Day at the NCBA Trade Show on Feb. 3. The first 50 FFA members to register using code “FFA” will receive complimentary trade show admission.
The NCBA Trade Show offers new and experienced cattle producers opportunities to network, learn, shop and dine. It is a solutions center with more than 350 exhibitors across eight acres featuring animal health products, equipment, irrigation technology, software, trailers and so much more.
In addition to finding the right product or service to solve any problem, there are a variety of educational opportunities within the show.
For more information and to register and reserve housing, visit convention.ncba.org
On Jan. 17, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the appointment of Wyoming Cattle Producer Jim Hellyer as chair of the Federal Lands Committee.
“Jim has been a vocal leader of NCBA and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and he is a strong advocate for cattle producers who rely on federal grazing,” said NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover.
As a grassroots organization, NCBA policy committees provide a venue for cattle producers to discuss issues facing the cattle industry and pass policy resolutions directing the association’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. The Federal Lands Committee has jurisdiction over issues impacting cattle producers who hold federal grazing permits.
of forage or a less-nutrient dense diet to cattle that simply need to maintain an adequate BCS.
This strategy reduces waste, stretches forage and is more economical.
According to Kansas State University (KSU) Beef System Specialist Jaymelynn Farney in a KSU Extension article dated Sept. 4, 2018, another way to stretch limited forage is to correctly balance the herd’s diet, which can result in feeding less hay.
She notes in order to accurately develop an efficient feeding strategy, producers should consider testing their hay for a forage analysis.
Hay substitution
Farney says another thing producers may want to consider is substituting hay with high-energy, high-protein feeds and recommends cow/ calf producers feed starchy options such as corn.
“Generally, we consider this a no-no for cow operations, as it can potentially inhibit voluntary forage intake,” she notes. “Traditionally, grass is the cheapest
commodity and the resource producers want to utilize to the greatest extent. However, in limited forage situations, cost per unit of energy may favor the use of corn or other high-energy feeds.”
Farney warns producers there are some effects in doing so, nodding to reports which show feeding corn to cows at less than 0.3 percent of body weight will have limited impact on voluntary hay intake and fiber digestion.
“Offering corn at levels greater than this can result in reductions in fiber digestion and hay intake. At certain proportions, adding corn to the diet could actually reduce total energy intake,” she says.
However, Farney also says Extension and nutrition professionals can help producers develop a feeding program to determine how much corn and how much harvested forage should be offered to meet performance objectives to avoid these issues.
She also notes highenergy, high-protein byproduct feeds may be preferred because they reduce bloat
and acidosis potential since starch has been removed.
Limit feeding
A third option provided by Farney is to feed nutrientdense diets to cows, especially if producers limit the total amount offered to meet but not exceed requirements.
“Typically, cows on a high-quality forage can easily consume 2.5 percent of body weight on a dry matter basis daily. If cows are in good flesh prior to the start of feeding, the goal would be to maintain, not gain, weight,” she explains. “Thus, feeding a primarily silage ration at 1.8 percent of body weight could meet cow requirements while extending feed resources.”
Farney shares studies have shown limiting access to hay for a set number of hours a day leads to less hay consumption while maintaining the same BCS as cows with free-choice access.
During the Rancher Lunchtime Webinar Series hosted by Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension, Atoka County Extension Educator Harold Stephens says many ranchers in his area have seen a lot of success with this, including
himself during the drought of 2011.
“I had a small set of cows here in the county, and it was a pretty rough year. In addition to the drought, we had a tornado touch down, and it took out our house and our barn. We didn’t have any hay, and we couldn’t find any,” he shares. “Even though I was a small producer, I had some genetics I didn’t want to get rid of, so I started digging into how I was going to keep my herd.”
Stephens landed on limitaccess feeding in order to try and stretch the small amount of forage he did have so he could keep his cows through the winter. He explained every night when he got home from work, he would open a gate from the pasture where his cows stayed to a lot with two round bale feeders full of hay.
“I would sit in my pickup and wait while they ate for 45 minutes,” he says. “Then, I would take a few five-gallon buckets filled with concentrate feed and dump them in troughs back out in the pasture. The cows would come running when they heard the feed. I would close the gate, head back home, and then go
out and do the same thing the next day.”
Stephens points out there are a few things producers need to consider if they are thinking about this option.
First, in order to limitaccess feed, Stephens says producers need to provide hay to cattle in a separate area than they are kept, and they need to have enough room for all cows to eat at one time.
It is also important cows are fed at the same time every day to limit digestive issues. Cows should be fed hay first to ensure adequate nutrient intake, and producers need to keep an eye out for acidosis, bloat and founder.
“Fences also need to be in good shape, because producers are not going to have happy cows. They are going to be gaunt and dried up compared to cows they are used to seeing with a lot of rumen fill,” Stephens notes. “This feeding strategy also requires more labor, time and management skill.”
As far as timing goes, Stephens says producers need to base the amount of time cows have access to hay on the amount of feed they need to maintain BCS. He notes 45 minutes equates to six to 10 pounds consumed per cow, three hours equates to 17 to 18 pounds, six hours equates to 20 to 21 pounds, nine hours equates to 22 to 23 pounds and 14 hours equates to 24 to 26 pounds.
The last tip Farney mentions is to use ionophores, a feed antibiotic which alters rumen microbes to generate higher energy metabolites to the animal.
Ionophores do not require a veterinary feed directive.
She notes improvement in efficiency using ionophores has been demonstrated by research from OSU where cows maintained the same body condition on 10 percent less hay when consuming an ionophore as compared to cows that did not receive the ionophore.
“Ionophores are cheap –roughly $0.02 per head per day – and improve feed efficiency. At this time there is only one ionophore approved for use in the reproducing cow – Rumensin,” Farney states.
Other recommendations Farney and other experts suggest for wintering cattle with limited forage include using efficient hay feeders to reduce waste, pregnancy checking and sorting or culling open cows, grazing crop residues when available, making strategic culling decisions and taking advantage of knowledge from local Extension and nutrition specialists.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Cattle Co. 40 Blk/Hereford Strs, 750-950#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass
John Chrisman 67 Blk Strs, 675-800#, Branding & Precond Shots
Doug Derouchey 40 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 700-1000#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Silage nnd Hay Fed, 3 Rounds of Shots, Home Raised Todd & Laura Schaefer 50 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 650-725#, Weaned 100+ days, Brith, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots, Certified through IMI
Global: Age & Source Verified, NHTC, China EV, Veg-fed
Billy Evans 42 Blk (2 Rd) Angus Strs, 750-825#, Weaned 80 days, Branding & Precond Shots
Fred & Clara Wilson 35 Blk Hfrs, 675#, Weaned 75+ days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural
Terry Jackson 31 Mostly Blk/Bwf, few Red Strs & Hfrs, 700-750#, Weaned 90 days, Birth & Branding Shots Pending 22 Mx Hfrs, 800-900#, PTO @ barn or Pinched, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass Canda Kennah 20 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 675-900#
Circle B Cattle Co. 400 Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 60+ days, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots, Summered at 7500-8000’
Duck Bar/Hugh Hageman 250 Fancy CharX Strs, 600-725#, Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of Shots
Riehle Ranch 200 Blk Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned 60+ days, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots
Slash 3 Livestock 175 Blk/Red Strs & Hfrs, 575-650#, Weaned a long time, Complete Vac Kennedy Ranch 125 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 350-400#, Weaned 90+ days, Modified Live Vac. Program, Weaning Shots
Doug Brickman 120 Red Angus Strs, 600#, Weaned 65+ days, Branding & Precond Shots Roland Whitney 100 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 650-750#. Weaned since Oct. 1, Branding & Precond Shots
Faith Cattle Co./Dana Kerns 80 Mostly Blk Gelbevieh Angus-x Strs, 550#, Weaned 75 days, Branding & Precond Shots, A & S & NHTC
Dean Anderson 78 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 600-650#, Weaned 35 days, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural Raymond Jones 75 Mx Hfrs, 450-500#, Weaned 100+ days, Branding & Precond Shots
Lon Eisenbarth 70 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 750#, Weaned 75+ days, 2 Rounds of Shots, Producer All Natural
Kyle Cruth 70 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned 90 days, Branding & Precond Shots
Rodgers Ranch/Mike Rodgers 70 Blk/Bwf few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Weaned 70+ days, Complete Vac. Program, High Elevation
Horseshoe Valley Ranch 58 Mx Hfrs, 550-600#,
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Additionally, through conservation programs, FSA continues to preserve and protect natural resources and provides credit to agricultural producers who are unable to receive private, commercial credit, including targeted loan funds for beginning, underserved, women and military veterans involved in production agriculture.
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our first responsibilities is to tell our story.”
He explained sharing one’s story is an important part of promoting beef.
“Sharing our story is an important part of promoting our product, Western lifestyle, ethics, traditions and animal husbandry – all of those things are important to tell,” he said.
In addition, he noted being quality assurance certified through the state’s BQA program is another important piece of the puzzle.
“We’re trying to provide a safe, wholesome product, and we’re trying to enhance consumer confidence in our product,” said Paisley. “BQA is an important part of this recipe for building demand for beef.”
Another important piece of the puzzle is understanding what the Beef Checkoff is.
“The BQA program is partially funded through Beef Checkoff dollars and is a program many have benefitted from,” he said.
The checkoff program was established in the 1985 farm bill and assesses one dollar per head for the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, with 50 cents going directly to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the other 50 cents going toward state beef councils.
Funds are used in the program areas of promotion, research, consumer and
industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications.
“Checkoff dollars are governed by the USDA and by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), which consists of 101 producers from across the U.S. who are typically nominated by their respective governors,” explained Paisley. “Funds cannot be used to influence government policy, action or lobbying but are used strictly for research promotion.”
Gwen Geis currently serves as Wyoming’s sole representative on the CBB.
Paisley further noted checkoff dollars are managed through the CBB and USDA. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is another subcontractor that applies for checkoff dollars, in addition to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, North American Meat Institute, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and so forth.
Another part of checkoff dollars is what is called the National Beef Quality audits. Paisley noted these are important as well. They are a way to benchmark where the industry is and to identify areas of improvement.
“Beef quality audits, done by land grant universities, encompass the entire industry, from cow/calf producers, stockmen, backgrounders, feedlots, processors, retailers, wholesalers, grocery stores, restaurants and con-
sumers,” he said. “A fed beef audit is done on cattle under 24 months of age – fed steers and heifers typically exported – and a non-fed audit is done on cull cows and bulls.”
He noted a great way to enhance beef demand is by producing a better product, and the industry has come a long way in the last decade in doing so.
“Many cattle producers in the industry take pride in their beef by improving genetics, husbandry, management and health care,” he continued. “We’re all a part of this improvement.”
In closing, Paisley noted purchasing habits have changed since 2020 with the impact of COVID-19 and more consumers ordering products online. But, when it comes to taste and flavor, beef remains the number one choice over competitive protein products, which is something, Paisley says, is something to be proud of.
“Overall, changing beef perception is where the beef industry sees challenges,” he concluded. “This has improved, but we need to continue to share our story.”
He added there has been a real effort to get the beef industry’s story out with marketing campaigns, social media, video advertising, BQA and stewardship awards and ag influencers.
Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
from the previous year at 35,000 acres.
In the Red Angus Pen Show, J6 Farms of Gibbon, Neb. exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Three Bulls.
During the NWSS Hereford Pen Show, 14 producers represented the states of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana and New Mexico.
KM Cattle of Ravenna, Neb. brought home honors for the Reserve Champion Pen of Spring Bull Calves, while Colyer Herefords of Bruneau, Idaho received the title of Champion Pen of Junior Bull Calves, and Coyote Ridge Ranch of LaSalle, Colo. followed behind with the Reserve Champion Pen of Junior Bull Calves.
Colorado State University (CSU), located in Fort Collins, Colo., exhibited the Champion Pen of Yearling Bulls, and Colyer Herefords exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls.
In the female contest, Hoffman Ranch of Thedford, Neb. had the Champion Pen of Spring Heifer Calves, Bill King
Ranch of Moriarty, N.M. had the Champion Pen of Junior Heifer Calves and CSU had the Champion Pen of Spring Yearling Heifers.
Bill King Ranch took home honors for the Grand Champion Pen of Heifers, and Hoffman Ranch received recognition for the Reserve Champion Pen of Heifers.
Gelbvieh-Balancer, Maine-Anjou, Limousin Colorado seedstock producers swept the Gelbvieh-Balancer and Main-Anjou Pen Show.
Brandon McEndaffer of Sterling, Colo. was awarded Reserve Champion Pen of Three Balancer Heifers, and Mark Crane of Pritchett, Colo. was awarded Reserve Champion Pen of Three Balancer Bulls.
Crane also exhibited the Champion Pen of Five Balancer Bulls.
In the Maine-Anjou show, Taylor Dorsey of Eaton, Colo. had the Champion Pen of Three Maine-Anjou Bulls, and Mark Beauprez of Byers, Colo. had the Reserve Champion Pen of Three Maine-Anjou Bulls.
Additionally, Kouri Cattle Company of Deaver brought home the title of Reserve Champion Pen of Three Mainetainer Bulls.
Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, Colo. made a competitive showing in the Lim-Flex Pen Show. The ranch brought home honors for the Champion Pen of Three LimFlex Bulls and received the People’s Choice Award Champion LimFlex Pen.
Simmental finalists Nebraska producers took their turn stealing the show during the Simmental Pen Show.
The Genetics Plus Group of Tecumseh, Neb. exhibited the Champion Pen of Three Purebred Bulls, while Brenda and Jock Beeson of Crawford, Neb. exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Three Purebred Females.
In the Simmental Percentage division, James Felt of Wakefield, Neb. had the Champion Pen of Five Percentage Bulls, Brenda and Jock Beeson had the Reserve Champion Pen of Five Percentage Bulls, and Kearns Cattle Company of Rushville, Neb. had the Champion Pen of Three Percentage Females.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
year, with production estimated at 792,000 tons, compared to the 276,000 tons produced in 2021. This is the largest corn silage production in Wyoming since 2004, which also reported 792,000 tons.
Winter wheat production in Wyoming, estimated at 1.62 million bushels, is down 47 percent from 2021, which is the lowest production reported since 1944.
“Winter wheat producers seeded 115,000 acres in the fall of 2021 for harvest in 2022, unchanged from acres seeded for the previous year’s crop and the lowest since 112,000 acres were seeded in 1938,” reads the report.
NASS notes acreage harvested for grain in Wyoming remained unchanged from last year at 95,000 acres. Winter wheat yield came in at 17 bpa, which is down 15 bpa from last year. This is the lowest yield since 12 bpa was reported in 1965.
Winter wheat seedings, reported last fall for 2023 harvest, are estimated at 120,000 acres, up four percent from 2022.
According to the report, Wyoming’s barley seeded area is estimated
at 77,000 acres, which is 7,000 acres less than last year. Harvested area, at 58,000 acres, is down 14,000 acres from 2021.
Barley yield is up two bpa from last year to 93 bpa. Barley production in 2022 is estimated at 5.39 million bushels, down 18 percent from the previous year and the lowest production since 2007.
The survey found all hay production for Wyoming in 2022 is estimated at 2.38 million tons, up 21 percent from the 2021 total.
Alfalfa hay production is estimated at 1.6 million tons across the 550,000 acres harvested in the state, which is up 279,000 tons from the year prior. Average yield for the 2022 crop is 2.9 tons per acre. This number is 0.10 ton per acre higher than last year.
All other hay production totaled 784,000 tons from 560,000 acres harvested, up 126,000 tons from 2021, notes the report. The average yield of 1.4 tons per acre remains unchanged from the 2021 total.
According to NASS, new seedings of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures in Wyoming are estimated to be 17 percent higher
As of Dec. 1, producers in Wyoming were storing 1.3 million tons of all hay, 13 percent more than the 1.15 million tons producers stored in 2021.
Dry edible bean production across the state, according to the NASS survey, came in at 319,000 hundredweight (cwt).
This number is 16 percent less than the 2021 crop of 381,000 cwt. Average yield is estimated at 2,1300 pounds per acre, which is 280 pounds per acre below last year. Harvested area, at 15,000 acres, is down 800 acres from 2021.
Wyoming pinto bean production in 2022 is reported at 271,000 cwt, down 14 percent from last year.
The report notes the state’s sugarbeet crop of 812,000 tons for 2022 is down 10 percent from the 903,000 tons produced in 2021. Producers harvested 27,900 acres in 2022, which is 2,700 acres less than they harvested in 2021. Average yield is estimated at 29.1 tons per acre, which is 0.4 ton per acre below 2021.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Jan. 26
Jan. 27-28
Jan. 28
Jan. 24 Inaugural Montana AgTech Innovation and Investment Summit, Great Falls, Mont. For more information, visit mtagtechinvest.io Jan. 24 Wyoming-Utah Ag Days, Roundhouse, Evanston. For more information and to RSVP, call 307-783-0570.
Jan. 25 2023 Northwest Crop Symposium, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Park County Fairgrounds, Heart Mountain Hall, Powell. For more information, visit wyoextension.org/parkcounty
Jan. 25 State Trade Expansion Program Planning an Export Strategy Webinar, online. For more information, visit sba.gov
Jan. 26 University of Wyoming Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Seminar, Central Wyoming College, Riverton. To register, visit uwyo.edu/uwag/rmal. To learn more, visit uwyo.edu/uwag/rmal or contact RMAL Program Coordinator Anne DeMersseman at ademerss@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-3206.
LIVESTOCK AUCTION
January
COWS
Michaels, Calvin - Burlington
1 Blk Cow, 1200# $8750
1 Blk Cow, 1435# $7700
Rusatt Ranch Inc - Basin
1 Blk Cow, 1635# $8500
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1473# $8300
Hoffman, Ronnie - Thermopolis
1 Blk Cow, 1465# $8100
1 Blk Cow, 1310# $7950
1 Blk Cow, 1235# $7900
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1410# $7850
3 Blk Cows, avg. 1348# $7800
307 Wilderness LLC - Crowheart
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1295# $8025
3 Blk Cows, avg. 1105# $7950
Smith, Roger - Powell
1 XBred Cow, 1135# $7050
HEIFER CALVES
Axtell Ranch LLC - Thermopolis
65 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 451# $22350
12 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 507# $21350
Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland
17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 471# $21800
30 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 560# $19850
8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 646# $18400
Geis, Nick - Worland
7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 452# $21300
57 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 627# $18900
15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 698# $17700
SLS Cattle Co - Meeteetse
15 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 513# $21050
14 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 485# $20625
Snyder, Jerry - Greybull
5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 417# $21000
9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 522# $20400
Hoyt, Mark - Basin
5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 470# $20900
47 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 602# $19050
7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 721# $17525
Johnson, Rita - Thermopolis
17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 481# $20700
Brewster Ranch - Ten Sleep
5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 460# $20650
14 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 527# $20000
Diamond S Ranch - Hyattville
6 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 473# $20600
21 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 555# $18950
Culver, Ondrea - Meeteetse
10 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 488# $20575
Goton, Michael - Shell
4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 443# $20575
Zeller Ranch - Meeteetse
11 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 489# $20500
Pierce, Sr., Kenny - Deaver
8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 362# $20500
Pierce, Karl - Deaver
6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 355# $20500
Greer Land & Livestock - Hyattville
21 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 430# $20400
6 Red/Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 578# $18300
Hubenka Farms - Riverton
6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 480# $20400
18 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 528# $19500
6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 611# $17500
Cauffman Land & Cattle - Burlington
4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 399# $20300
9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 569# $19500
Davidson, John - Burlington
3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 478# $20300
15 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 571# $18950
Hessenthaler, Brandon - Byron
11 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 527# $20100
9 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 572# $18700
Peterson, Donald - Buffalo
11 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 465# $20000
4 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 580# $19000
5 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 594# $18100
Mastre, Shane - Basin
14 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 456# $20000
31 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 565# $18800
3 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 670# $17300
Calvert, Natalie - Thermopolis
3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 502# $19900
Davidson, Peter - Burlington
2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 515# $19850
Vigil, Michael - Manderson 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 483# $19800 Shumway, Leroy - Thermopolis 15 Red/Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 530# $19600 4 Red/ Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 586# $18400
Weber, Layne - Riverton 17 Blk Hfr Clv, avg. 508# $19600
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Calculating Annual Cow Costs Webinar, 6:307:30 p.m., online. To register for the webinar, visit go.unl.edu/cow_costs. For more information, contact UNL Extension Educator Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or call 308-235-3122.
Western Colorado Soil Health Conference, Montrose Pavilion Event Center, Montrose, Colo. For more information, visit westerncoloradosoilhealth.org
Fremont County Cattleman’s Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12:30 p.m. meeting, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, Fremont County Fairgrounds Armory, Riverton. For tickets, call Jac Klaahsen at 307-217-2110, Clay Espinosa at 307-3497777, Jim Hellyer at 307-330-5622, Joe Crofts at 307-840-4357, Annette Bregar at 307-349-0785, Bryan Hamilton at 307-349-2096, Reg Phillips at 307-450-8840, Jackie Lucas at 307-850-4357 or Darla Griffin at 307-851-2816.
Jan. 27-Feb. 4 Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, S.D. For more information, visit blackhillsstockshow.com
Jan. 23
Call to Consign Cattle
Sale Barn: 307-347-9201 Danny Vigil: 307-388-0781
- Ten Sleep
Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 543# $19500 Peterson, Michael - Ten Sleep
Hfr Clvs, avg. 499# $19500 Wolf Mountains Ranch Inc. - Busby 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 568# $19450 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 707# $17700 Gillett, Gary - Powell 5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 509# $19400
BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 576# $19200 2 SimX Hfr Clvs, avg. 733# $17000
Nye Livestock - Cody
29 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 578# $19400
Love, Valerie - Thermopolis
14 Red/Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 498# $19350
McIntosh, Ruth - Burlington
17 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 573# $19300
McCumber, Colter - Thermpopolis
9 RWF/BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 412#$19300
Loeper, Dick - Powell
7 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 549# $19250
Hay Creek Land & Cattle - Thermopolis
4 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 370# $19200
Skovgard, Tom - Basin
2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 573# $18900
Apland, Rick - Worland
11 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 582# $18800
Folsom, Jim - Thermopolis
5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 556# $18700
Marchant, Lloyd - Burlington
2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 630# $18600
307 Wilderness LLC - Crowheart
9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 488# $18525
Botke, Dale - Ten Sleep
7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 656# $17700
Rasmussen, Christy - Worland
2 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 753# $17700
Vardiman, Jeremiah - Powell
5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 569# $17400
Friesen, Travis - Basin
12 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 751# $17250
Anderson Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep
17 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 760# $17175
Good, Robert - Greybull
5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 633# $17050
Casdorph, Myron - Worland
8 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 591# $16700
Miller, Doug - Greybull
7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 651# $16350
Black, Vern - Riverton
2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 655# $16300
STEER CALVES
Baird, Jack - Thermopolis
5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 345# $28500
10 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 426# $27900 45 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 474# $26900 12 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 536# $24150
Axtell Ranch LLC - Thermopolis 33 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 440# $27950 26 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 610# $21450
Reed, Justin - Thermopolis 18 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 459# $27000 1 Blk Str Calf, 375# $25750
Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 423# $27000 18
Hessenthaler, Brandon - Byron 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 503# $24500
Blk Str Clvs, avg. 597# $20900 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 698# $17900
Mastre, Shane - Basin
7 Red Str Clvs, avg. 486# $24400
27 Red Str Clvs, avg. 575# $21500
Sorenson, Aaron - Riverton
10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 522# $24400 32 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 558# $23475 38 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 571# $22800 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 673# $18450
Greer Land & Livestock - Hyattville 27 Red Str Clvs, avg. 475# $24300
6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 499# $23400
13 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 538# $18900
Peterson, Donald - Buffalo
14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 523# $24150
Black, Vern - Riverton
5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 460# $23900
Goton, Michael - Shell
6 RWF/BWF Str Clvs, avg. 453# $23800 TD Farms - Worland
15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 530# $23750
69 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 635# $20700
47 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 722# $19650
Johnson, Rita - Thermopolis
5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 461# $23500
8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 525# $23200 Snyder, Jerry - Greybull
3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 495# $23500
Apland, Rick - Worland
2 Red Str Clvs, avg. 510# $23250
Geis, Nick - Worland
20 Red/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 546# $23100
20 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 636# $20300
20 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 696# $19500
7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 784# $17650
Vigil, Michael - Manderson
12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 523# $23000
Love, Valerie - Thermopolis
15 Red/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 530# $22100
Johnstone, Casey - Ten Sleep
7 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 558# $22050
44 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 739# $18000
12 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 683# $17700
12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 845# $17050
McIntosh, Ruth - Burlington
21 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 503# $21700
30 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 610# $19400
11 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 734# $18650
Davidson, John - Burlington
5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 532# $21700
9 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 599# $18600
Dobson, Martin - Burlington
22 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 626# $21100
10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 726# $19100
Whit, Slim - Thermopolis
8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 464# $21000
Folsom, Jim - Thermopolis
12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 633# $20950
Galloway, Clayton - Manderson
6 Red/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 462# $20700
Longwell, Josh - Thermopolis
8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 490# $20700
Wolf Mountain Ranch - Busby
5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 589# $20600
19 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 732# $19300
Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville
5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 577# $20600
Stulc, Frank - Basin
21 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 524# $20400
13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 611# $19400
Mills, Irene - Thermopolis
5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 595# $20200
9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 668# $19100
Good, Robert - Greybull 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 724# $19200 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 733# $17950
Russell Land & Livestock - Basin 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 659# $19100 21 Blk Str Clvs, avg 760# $18600
Arnold, William - Basin 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 579# $19000
Nicholas, Jacob - Fort Washakie 14 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 531# $18900 18 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 645# $17500 12 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 820# $17125
Neves, Lyle - Burlington 9 Red Str Clvs, avg. 607# $18850
Doyle McKim & Sons - Manderson 13 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 674# $18500 32 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 707# $18100 10 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 775# $17950 12 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 795# $17675
Miller, Doug - Greybull 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 684# $18350
Botke, Dale - Ten Sleep 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 693# $18000
16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 693# $18000
Washakie, Jeremy - Ft. Washakie
9 Mxd Str Clvs, avg. 491# $17900
Rasmussen, Christy - Worland
5 Red Str Clvs, avg. 792# $17750
Riley, Michael - Burlington
15 Red/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 764# $17625
61 Red/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 893# $17350
29 Red/Blk Str Clvs, avg 979# $17010
Davidson, Peter - Burlington
4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 783# $17450
Marchant, Lloyd - Burlington
6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 683# $17250
Homewood, Lucky - Frannie
4 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 696# $16900
Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com
Jan. 26 Marcy Livestock 62nd Annual Angus Bull and Female Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-430-2005, marcylivestock.com
Jan. 27
McConnell Angus Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-2355187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com
Jan. 28 Little Goose Ranch Sixth Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-751-5793, 307-751-6737, littlegooseranch.com
Jan. 28
21 Angus 29th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-4221, 21angus.com
Feb. 2 K2 Red Angus Winter Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307331-2917, k2redangus.com
one at the time of firing the shot.
As Willard Haines was going to work Wednesday morning, he ran over and killed a coyote near the cemetery.
This week, I originally planned to write a follow-up story concerning the predator – mostly wolf and coyote – problems experienced by our ancestors.
However, after coming across a piece on the cuteness of coyotes, I changed direction and had to pass along part of the story as well as several more about the “cute” coyote to Postcard readers.
Enjoy the following news items, which appeared in Wyoming weekly newspapers between 1890 and 1920.
Forest and Stream tells about a dog that had its principal sport in chasing, and otherwise worrying, coyotes. About 9 p.m. one night, one of the coyotes came to the kitchen door and howled aggressively at the dog, which therefore set after the coyote full tilt.
The coyote fled around the house, down to the corral and around the blacksmith shanty, the dog yelping after. Behind the shanty were other coyotes – six or seven of them – and all of them made for the dog in a way that made it feel lonely.
The rancher heard the fight and the dog’s howls of pain, and grasping a rifle, started running that way, yelling as he went.
The coyote took a farewell nip and fled, leaving a sore dog behind. Since then, the dog has not been as interested in coyotes as on former occasions.
Richards Brothers are building a very substantial and serviceable welded woven wire fence, medium mesh, around 800 acres of grazing land, near Medicine Bow, which they intend to use for a sheep pasture, and the fence is expected
to be coyote proof. The main part of the fence is three-feet high, with a few strands of barbed wire for top and bottom.
Dayton Jones and Albert Wilson each bagged a nice coyote this week. A coyote was found in the kitchen at the Dolan ranch last week by Mrs. Ivan Daugherty. Ham Terrill came over and dispatched the animal for her.
Frank Munz and W.M. Turnbull have killed 50 coyotes in the valley this year. Turnbull keeps a good pack of hounds and enjoys the sport.
Thomas Blackburn, a trapper and hunter of Pinedale, is a three-in-one shot.
While hunting along New Fork Creek recently, Blackburn shot at the only coyote in sight. The animal keeled over dead, and when the hunter came up, he found three dead coyotes, instead of one.
One bullet from his high-powered rifle had pierced the bodies of three coyotes, he having seen but
A trial, long and wordy, has grown out of the killing of a pet coyote owned by Charles Downey of Lander. Downey charged Joe Markovich and N. Mattovich with malicious trespass, and alleged they came to his house and killed his coyote.
The coyote had attacked a young pig belonging to the defendants, when it strayed too near to the coyote, which was chained up at the Downey home.
A coyote drive took place up in North Park a couple of weeks ago and is described in detail in the North Park Union, the editor having participated in the exciting sport. There were 20 riders, and when they came together, there was not a coyote to be seen. The festive coyote was not in the locality or didn’t approve of drives.
According to stock raisers and farmers, especially in Kansas, the coyote seems to be quickly becoming extinct. The fencing up of big pasture districts where practically every acre is stocked with cattle has robbed the coyote of his once free and open range.
$97 for the pelts of four coyotes, the top skin of the fur bringing $35. In addition, he collected a bounty of $10 for the killing of each coyote.”
by Perue
Big Horn Basin 251-285 179-279.50 186-249.50 169-215.25 174.50-196.50 170.10-171.25 1-19 3829 192-205 193-223.50 167-213.50 163-190.50 170-177 70.50-87.50 Billings 252.50 220-254 169.226 168-195.50 162.50-180 168.50-169 97 69-153 1-19 906 187-196 173-191.50 168.50-179 157.50-163 45.50-73.75
SETT PRICE
Month Week Prev This Week Change
FEBRUARY 157.55 155.95 -1.60
APRIL 160.93 159.13 -1.80
JUNE 156.93 156.00 -0.93
AUGUST 157.00 156.15 -0.85 OCTOBER 161.60 160.93 -0.67
SETT PRICE
JANUARY 182.13 178.10 -4.03
MARCH 184.28 180.10 -4.18 APRIL 188.40 185.15 -3.25 MAY 192.35 190.05 -2.30 AUGUST 204.90 203.70 -1.20
SETT PRICE
Month Week Prev This Week Change
MARCH 7.43 7.34 -0.09
MAY 7.51 7.43 -0.08
JULY 7.54 7.45 -0.09
SEPTEMBER 7.62 7.55 -0.07
SETT PRICE
Month Week Prev This Week Change
MARCH 6.71 6.77 +0.06
MAY 6.69 6.75 +0.06
JULY 6.61 6.63 +0.02
SEPTEMBER 6.13 6.11 -0.02
SETT PRICE
Month Week Prev This Week Change
MARCH 3.61 3.68 +0.07 MAY 3.55 3.64 +0.09 JULY 3.56 3.64 +0.08 SEPTEMBER 3.55 3.59 +0.04
Ft. Collins: young 147.50/head; young hair 145.00-190.00/ head.
South Dakota: bred young 220.00-240.00/head; bred middle age 150.00-180.00/head.
Billings: no test.
Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 34,000 compared with 26,000 last week and 33,000 last year.
Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas
As of January 13, 2023
National Sheep
As of January 13, 2023
Compared to last week slaughter lambs mostly weak to 20.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady to 12.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 4,215 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 4,553 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 123.00-164.00, few 185.00.
Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 120-145 lbs 135.00-145.00; 155165 lbs 115.00-145.00.
South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 125.00-139.00; 150-165 lbs 125.00-134.00.
Billings: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs no test. Equity Coop: no sales.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 300.00-345.00; 60-70 lbs 260.00304.50, few 308.00-326.00; 70-80 lbs 242.00-265.00; 80-90 lbs 222.00-251.00, few 260.00; 90-1050 lbs 200.00-220.00, few 230.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 280.00-290.00; 70-80 lbs 250.00260.00; 80-90 lbs 230.00-231.00; 90-100 lbs 210.00-216.00.
Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 172.50-145.00; 90100 lbs 170.00-195.00. hair 60-70 lbs 235.00-237.50; 70-80 lbs 185.00-200.00; 90-100 lbs 175.00-215.00.
South Dakota: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 250.00-295.00; 50-60 lbs 260.00-272.50; 60-70 lbs 235.00-267.50; 70-80 lbs 255.00-265.00; 80-90 lbs 220.00-250.00; 90-100 lbs 190.00-220.00. hair 69 lbs 215.00; 83 lbs 165.00; 90-100 lbs 145.00-150.00.
Billings: no test.
San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 105.00, hair 112.00-119.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 115.00-128.00, hair 114.00-126.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 96.00, hair 97.00-110.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 77.0090.00; Cull 1 no test.
Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 67.50-95.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-90.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test
South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 65.00-90.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-85.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 62.00-90.00; Cull 1 50.0060.00.
Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 304.00-336.00.
Ft. Collins: no test.
South Dakota: 38 lbs 280.00; 50-60 lbs 275.00-285.00, few 174.00; 60-70 lbs 171.00-186.00; 70-80 lbs 161.00-177.50; 90-100 lbs 138.00-147.00; 100-110 lbs 132.00-135.00; 113 lbs 125.00; 130 lbs 117.00. hair 58 lbs 180.00; 60-70 lbs 165.00265.00; 74 lbs 155.00; 89 lbs 168.00; 107 lbs 142.00.
Billings: no test.
Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: no test.
In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was up 6 cents at 1333 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 50,509 bales were offered with sales of 88.8 percent. The Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0063 at .6911 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, South Carolina. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean.
Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 7.16 + .06 5.37-6.09 18 80s 6.28 + .14 4.71-5.34 19 70-80s 5.42 + .09 4.06-4.60 20 64-70s 4.88 - .02 3.66-4.15 21 64s 4.68 + .01 3.51-3.98 22 62s 4.31 - .17 3.23-3.66 23 60-62s 4.15 - .06 3.11-3.53 24 60s 25 58s 2.45 + .12 1.83-2.08 26 56-58s 1.99 - .16 1.49-1.69 28 54s 1.21 - .03 0.90-1.02 30 50s 1.08 - .01 0.81-0.92 32 46-48s 0.87 + .01 0.65-0.74
Merino Clippings 2.90 + .03 2.17-2.46
Eastern Market Indicator was up 6 cents at 1333 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0063 at .6911 percent of the U.S. dollar.
Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
Wyoming Hay Summary
As of January 19, 2023
Compared to last week all hay sales sold steady. Demand was moderate to good. Some snow if across the state. Currently the state’s SNOTELs are reading 121% of median with a basin high of 175% and a basin low of 57%. Last year the state was at 110%, and at 81% in 2021.
SETT PRICE
Month Week Prev This Week Change
MARCH 15.18 15.16 -0.03
MAY 15.19 15.11 -0.08
JULY 15.18 15.04 -0.14
JULY 14.87 14.66 -0.21
UP IN ARMS, LLC FLEA MARKET AND GUN SHOW FEB. 24-26, Gillette, WY at the CAMPLEX. Open to the public. Fri., Feb. 24, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Giving away a .22 pistol Sunday at 2 p.m., must be present to win, 21 years of age and able to pass background check. Buy, sell, trade. Adults $6, children 12 and under free (when accompanied by an adult). For more information, contact Lisa, 208-4202295 2/18
WIGGINS FEEDYARD, LLC HIRING FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE: Current driver’s license required. Call Sue Wiggins, 308-279-0924, email sswiggins@wigginsfeedyard.com, 10077 U.S. 385, Bridgeport, NE 69336, provide references with phone numbers 2/25
EARN $60,000/YEAR, PARTTIME in the livestock or farm equipment appraisal business. Agricultural background required. Home study course available. 800-488-7570 or www.amagappraisers.com 1/28
ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com 1/21
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LHH. Expires March 1, 2027. No irons included. $3,000 OBO. Call 307629-0260 1/28
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, LBH. Expires Dec. 31, 2026. No irons included, $3,000 OBO. Call 307772-1126 1/21
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hiring an Outreach Coordinator This position will be located in the Wyoming FSA State Office in Casper, WY and will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing outreach and media programs. In addition to a generous salary, FSA offers other family friendly benefits such as Leave, Health Insurance and Federal Retirement. To find out more about this position or to apply, please go to usajobs.gov, Job Announcement
Number: FSA-23-11774249-DE-WY-GNB. Deadline to apply is January 25, 2023. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Julie Williams, Wyoming FSA State Office at 307-261-5142. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
RANCH HAND WANTED: Cow work/calving, irrigating, haying, fixing fences. Wages based on experience. Call 307-250-8475 2/11
FARM WORKER OR CDL A
DRIVER WANTED: Year-round, full-time position Housing included with arrangement. Utilities paid by employee. Couple prefered and both would be employed. Pay $100-220/day. Call 775-224-3283, e-mail clairsjr@ yahoo.com 2/11
KNOWLEDGEABLE RANCH
HAND that can work independently on a small ranch in Big Horn County. Experience with cattle, irrigating, haying, farming and general maintenance are essential. Send resume to wyoranchjob@yahoo.com 1/21
OLD WYOMING LIVESTOCK BRAND, has been in one family since my grandfather registered it over 100 years ago!! From Sheridan County, LRC, LTH. Renewed to 2031. Would love to see it back in use!! Must sell, $2,800. For more information, call 406-538-4419 or 406-538-3710, if no answer please leave message or e-mail raccoonmt@yahoo.com 2/11
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Called E bar K or the Elk. LRC, LSS, LJH. Dues paid until Jan. 1, 2025. Includes electric, freeze and hot irons. Brand not currently in use, $3,000. Call 307-329-5030 or e-mail guide1@union-tel. com 1/28
Them Raised a Calf One load will calve Starting 2/15 for 40 days, balance will calve April- early May. Guaranteed bred with all their shots. Bred to Klein Angus Bulls. For immediate delivery. Located in Wheatland, WY. Yearling Angus Bulls For sale private treaty. Many are calving-ease with high performance.
WOODEN SHOE FARMS
MATERNAL VALUE ADDED BULL SALE HEREFORD AND ANGUS GENETICS, THURS., FEB. 16, 2023, 1 p.m. at the ranch, 673 N. 825 W., Blackfoot, ID 83221. Selling 65 lots, coming 2-year-olds, fall and spring yearling bulls, select groups of Angus and black baldy open heifers. Contact 208-681-4169 or 208-6040235, woodenshoefarms@ gmail.com 2/11
SMALL ACREAGE CATTLE OPPORTUNITY: Established grass fattened, boxed beef business for sale. Half, 3/4 and purebred Aberdeen Angus cows, fat yearlings and calves. Produce high-quality grass fattened beef on your small farm or acreage. Visit www.aberdeenangusbeef.net or call 307-388-2717 1/21
45 BLACK, APRIL BRED HEIFERS: Front pasture, home raised and some purchased from a couple reputation ranches in western S.D. Bred to PAP tested, Jorgenson and Diamond Peak calving-ease bulls. Sorted by ultrasound to calve in April. Summered at Laramie, WY on up to 7,400 feet. Ranch raised and developed on hay and cake. Medium framed, deep bodied and weighing 1,000 lbs. We have calved their sisters for years and can say their dispositions are quiet and gentle. They are electric fence broke and savvy to dogs, horses and 4 wheelers. Call 307-760-3837 for photos, video and price 1/28
605690-5733 2/4
YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers. We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605-351-1535 3/11
YEARLING BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Actual weaning weight 727 lbs. Cow herd AI’d since 1969, predominantly use ABS and Select Sires. Purebred but not papered. $2,000. If we feed till April 1, $2,500. Call 307-3662911 1/28
15 FANCY RED ANGUS
BRED HEIFERS: Home raised, ONE IRON, high elevation heifers. Bred to registered, PAP tested bulls. ULTRASOUNDED TO CALVE FOR 2 WEEKS, April 15-April 30. These girls are born and raised on a big ranch north of Cheyenne, WY and summered at Centennial, WY up to 9,000 feet of elevation. Top of the line vaccine protocol since birth. Medium framed, deep bodied and weighing 1,000 lbs. A great starter set or addition to your herd. $1,900. Call 307-760-3837 for photos and video 1/28
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES OUT OF OLD WORKING LINES AND BRED TO WORK!! ASCA registered. First shots and dewormed. One male and 1 female. Ready to go!! For more information call 970-313-7002. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 1/21
WEIMARANER AKC REGISTERED PUPPIES, SILVERS AND BLUES: Home raised. Tails docked, dewclaws removed, dewormings, first shots and vet checked. Parent’s hips OFA, $1,200. Call 406-450-8766. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/28
GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Proven bloodlines, parents onsite, ranch raised with livestock and ready to go to work!! $1,000. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years. For more information, call 406-207-7674 1/28
BASSET HOUND PUPPIES: AKC registered. Champion lines. Big, friendly, cuddly and loveable. Great for 4-H, hunting or family pets. Wormed and first shots. Local breeder. Senior and Veteran discounts. Delivery available in Wyoming and Montana. Call 719-2178054 1/28
SANDHILL BORDER COLLIES: Working border collies for ranchers. Reds, blacks, merles, mainly short hair. Thirty years experience. Shots appropriate to age, dewclaws removed, wormed weekly. Pups and ready-to-start pups available. Prices vary. Call us (texts are better) to set up delivery, 701 -770-2364 or e-mail sandhillbc@yahoo.com. Visit our Facebook page: Sandhill Performance Horses and Border Collies. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/6
SEVERAL WELL BRED, REGISTERED THOROUGHBRED MARES AVAILABLE TO GOOD HOMES: Most of them are winners. All good broodmares. Owner is 85 years old, only selling due to getting older and health issues. Willing to make a heck of a deal, just want them to go to good homes. For more information, call 559-6606182 1/21
IRONHORSE FOUNDATION TRAINING ESTABLISHES A FOUNDATION OF RESPECT WITH HORSES FROM THE GROUND UP, helps horses with belligerent, reactive behavior and increases a horse’s performance under saddle. Horse trainer, farrier and clinician, Megan McKnight, has 21 years of developed feel, timing and experience. Located in Laramie, WY. Call 307-338-8583. www. ironhorsefoundationtraining. com 2/11
FOR SALE: Team of 5- to 6-year-old, red sorrel Belgian geldings. Well broke to drive, been a feed team all winter. A nice, well-matched team. ALSO, 3-year-old gray Quarter pony gelding. Well broke to ride. A nice, quiet gelding. Henry Lambright, 307-467-5651, leave message 2/4
WEANLING RED ROAN FILLY: Outstanding red roan filly with black legs/mane/tail. Born June 10. Sire is an AQHA and NRHA money winner DON’T STOP SHOOTIN. The filly is halter broke, trailer broke, leads, athletic and a very kind disposition. She is ready for the show ring or whatever you have planned. Call for more information, 307532-1596 1/28
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay still available. Go to www.valleyvideohay.com or call Barry McRea, 308-2355386 2/11
BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, round bales. OATS, WHEAT AND BARLEY, $20/100 cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307762-3878 or 307-202-0108, leave message 2/11
HORSE HAY: BARN STORED, 3x3 bales weighing 710 lbs. Laramie, WY native meadow grass, irrigated, fertilized and put up right. Dry, no rain, fine green hay. RFQ 155. We select the best meadows and windrows for our horse customers. A blend of grasses including Timothy, Brome and Garrison. $120/bale or $340/ton on semi loads. 800 available, volume discounts. Call 307-7603837 for photos and hay test. We can arrange trucking. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 2/4
CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 2/11
APPROXIMATELY 200 TONS CERTIFIED WEED-FREE, STRAIGHT ALFALFA HAY, 3x4x8 bales weighing approximately 1,250 lbs., Powell, WY area. Call 307-754-2304, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE and we will call you back 1/21
FIRST CUTTING ALFALFA, 3x4 bales, approximately 50 tons, $210/ton. SECOND CUTTING ANNUAL RYEGRASS/ALFALFA MIX, 3x4 bales, tarped, approximately 75 tons, $195/ton. Located in Powell, WY. Contact Britt at 307-272-0295 2/4
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: 3x4 bales, 1,200 lbs., $250/ton. Lyman, WY. Call Kelly, 307-7807027 1/28
2022 LARGE ROUND BALES: Net wrapped, 1,5501,650 lbs., tests done, nitrate free, Japanese and German millet, $130/ton, will deliver. Call 605-224-6100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message 1/28
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Put up with conditioners and no rain. Round bales approximately 1,600 lbs. Can load on site, Big Piney, WY, $225/ton. Please call Landa, 307-260-3007. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 1/28
2022 3-WAY HAY WITH ALFALFA. ALSO, grass/alfalfa mix, 3x3 bales, barn stored. Call 307-350-0350, Farson, WY 1/21
GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cow and horse quality, 3x4 and 3x3 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-6303046 1/21
ROUND BALE BARLEY STRAW AND OAT STRAW FOR SALE: Certified weed free. $100/ton. FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-254-5115 or 406-480-1248 1/21
HAY FOR SALE: 500-600 tons, 4x4x8 alfalfa. First and second cuttings. $225/ton. ALSO, CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW, 4x4x8, over 200 tons available. $90/ton. Volume discounts available, located between Powell and Lovell, WY. Call 307-272-3712 1/21
GOOD AVAILABILITY OF ROUND AND SQUARE HAY AND STRAW BALES FOR SALE: Low delivery charge at cost. Volume discounts available. Call/text 1-204-209-1066 anytime for pricing 2/11
Large SELECTION of saddles, HEADSTALLS, reins and SADDLE pads. 20% OFF BOOTS!! HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! Well stocked for arena, range and above the plains. 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 1/21
PUPS FOR SALE: Two males and 1 female. First shots and wormed. Ready to go. Protect your family, property, livestock with this ancient, herding, guard dog!! Call 406-210-4807 1/28
TOY AUSSIEDOODLES: Will be around 11”, make wonderful pets. Extremely happy puppies. Ready Valentine’s Day. $800. ALSO, EXPECTING a couple new litters of Toy Aussies. Call 406-321-3321, www. beartoothtoyaussies.com To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 1/28
AMERICAN CATTLE DOGS: AIREDALE CROSS PUPPIES. Both parents AKC. Excellent for predator control, bears, lions etc. Big, tough, friendly, good with kids and livestock. Wormed and first shots. Local breeder. Senior and Veteran discounts. Delivery available in Wyoming and Montana. Call 719-2178054 1/21
BROWN SWISS BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: Will calve March, April and May. Bred to Brown Swiss bulls. Have had all shots. Poured with Ivomec on regular basis. 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, 605-224-6100 (home) or 605280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 1/28
AKC LAB PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yellows, dark chocolates and dark reds. Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registration. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for 25-plus years. Look at the rest but buy the best. Both parents on site for viewing. Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is received. Doug Altman, Mitchell, S.D. Call/text 605-999-7149, click the our Labs tab on the website for pictures, www. southdakotayellowlabs.com WILL DISCOUNT!! 1/28
PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES FOR SALE: Out of excellent working parents. Extremely smart. All are traditional black and white. $300. Call 307645-3322 1/21
TOLMAN RANCH LLC IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR GRAZING APPROXIMATELY 300 ACRES OF IRRIGATED (40 acres) pasture 30 miles up the Nowood in Ten Sleep, WY. For 60 to 80 head of cattle or 200 head of sheep. Grazing turn in May 1 to Nov. 1. Two year contract with the possibility of renewal. There are a few requirements that will need to be addressed, like responsibility for irrigation of fields, cleaning of ditches and weed spraying. Send bids to Tolman Ranch LLC, PO Box 576, Ten Sleep WY, 82442, postmark by Feb. 20, 2023 For more information, contact Frank Keeler, 307-3506994 2/4
MOFFAT COUNTY SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL, CRAIG, CO MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2023: This 3-day shearing school provides hands-on, instructed experience in shearing sheep and an introduction to equipment maintenance. E-mail megan.stetson@ colostate.edu or call 970-8263402 for registration information and questions 2/4
WE HAVE 400+ SPANISH BOER CROSS NANNIES CONFIRMED BRED BY ULTRASOUND. This herd originated from a single source ranch in Texas which has a long history of great genetics. Herd is located in Carthage, MO. Transportation can be arranged. Please call 218-849-9151 for further details, e-mail samuel@busker.cc 2/4
BUFFALO FOR SALE: Six 2-year-old bred heifers. VERY GENTLE, all shots and ready to go, $2,500/each. Located in Colorado on the Western Slope. Call 970-640-0954 or 325-4752006 1/28
GRASS SEED FOR SALE: Manifest wheat grass, Manska wheat grass, Cache Meadow Brome, good germination, $3.90/lb. Call Big Horn Seed Company, 307-202-0704 or 307-645-3322 2/4
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 www.lodgepoleproducts. com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN
ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL
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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
Top Sellers
Lot 25 – RTA Shelby
292 – Price: $16,000
DOB: 3/3/22 Sire: LT Converse 8011 Dam’s Sire: B Bar Joe Hero 2774 EPDs: BW: -0.2, WW: +59, YW: +100 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Mountain Valley Livestock, Douglas
WANTED TO BUY: Used, gated pipe, preferably 6” or 8”, either aluminum or PVC, in decent shape. Murray Ranch, Robertson, WY. Call 307-782-6177, 307-780-6519 or 307-780-6862 1/28
PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8, 3 1/2 tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4, 7/8 and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 6/17
Fair prices, good service, rancher owned. Quantities up to a truck load.
320 ACRES WITH A MILE AND A HALF OF LIVE SPRING WATER: Alpine setting. Beautiful views. Located in the Dillon, MT area. $1,700,000. Call Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com 1/28
FEB. 6-7: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: FEB. 6: Pine Bluffs 3:45-4 p.m., Sinclair; Burns 4:15-4:30 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Cheyenne 4:50-5:10 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru). FEB. 7: Cheyenne 7:20-7:50 a.m., Tractor Supply; Chugwater 8:45-9 a.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Wheatland 9:45-10:15 a.m., Wheatland Travel Plaza; Guernsey 10:50-11:10 a.m., Crazy Tony’s; Fort Laramie 11:20-11:40 a.m., Ft. Laramie Bar/Grill (drive thru); Lingle 11:50-12:20 p.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 12:40-1 p.m., Gary’s Gun Shop; Scottsbluff, NE 2-2:30 p.m., Murdoch’s (north side). For more information, call Greg, 308-7500700 or visit www.petskafur. net 1/28
Lot 1 – RTA Cougar 283 – Price: $12,000 DOB: 2/16/22 Sire: U-2
Coalition 206C Dam’s Sire: M Diamond Alliance 780 EPDs: BW: -1, WW: +50, YW: +88 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Craig Edwards, Gillette
Lot 3 – RTA Mus-
tang 2127 – Price: $9,000 DOB: 3/2/22 Sire: U-2 Coalition 206C Dam’s Sire: HF Prowler 43U EPDs: BW: +2.4, WW: +68, YW: +116 and Milk: +34 Buyer: John Melgaard, Gillette
Lot 31 – RTA Trans Am 274 – Price: $9,000 DOB: 2/6/22 Sire: Connealy Liberty 837A Dam’s Sire: S Chisum 255 EPDs: BW: -0.8, WW: +81, YW: +137 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Rob Goodman, Kyle, S.D.
Lot 12 – RTA Roadster 261 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 2/14/22 Sire: LD Capitalist 316 Dam’s Sire: U-2 Coalition 206C EPDs: BW: -1.7, WW: +66, YW: +108 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Dalene Moore, Gillette
Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting and Banquet of the Fremont County Catteman's Association
Fremont County Fairgrounds Armory, 1010 Fairground Road, Riverton, WY.
Business at 12:30 PM, (lunch provided), social hour 5:00 PM, dinner/banquet at 6:00 PM.
Our business meeting will provide an update of the happenings of the association, the year ahead, Fremont County Fair updates, regional and county happenings, legislative issues and agency reports. Our speaker will be Shelby L. Rosasco from the University of Wyoming speaking on "Beef Efficiency".
All paid 2023 members in attendance at the business meeting will be entered into a drawing for a free 150 head pregnancy test donated by Dr. Jake Hall of High Country Vet Services.
A membership is $50 and banquet tickets are $35. Tickets will be sold until January 20. Tickets will not be available at the door. Call now and pass the word!
For tickets call: Jac Klaahsen (307-217-2110), Clay Espinosa (307-3497777), Jim Hellyer (307-330-5622), Joe Crofts (307-840-4357), Annette Bregar (307-349-0785), Bryan Hamilton (307-349-2096), Reg Phillips (307-450-8840), Jackie Lucas (307-850-4357) or Darla Griffin (307-851-2816)
2/22/22 Sire: GB Fireball 672 Dam’s Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B EPDs: BW: +0.2, WW: +70, YW: +126, Milk: +29, Marb: +1.37 and RE: +1.12 Buyer: Jack Larson, Gill, Colo.
Top Sellers
Lot 6 – KCH Monumental 824 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 2/25/22 Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B Dam’s Sire: V A R Classified 3176 EPDs: BW: +1.5, WW: +86, YW: +154, Milk: +30, Marb: +1.10 and RE: +0.53
Buyers: Lelyn Larson, Gill, Colo.
Lot 15 – KCH Monumental 851 – Price: $15,500 DOB: 3/1/22 Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B Dam’s Sire: G A R Fail Safe EPDs: BW: -0.9, WW: +69, YW: +128, Milk: +28, Marb: +1.51 and RE: +0.7 Buyer: Jack Larson, Gill, Colo.
Lot 4 – KCH Fireball 872 – Price: $14,000 DOB:
Lot 20 – KCH Monumental 571 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 2/16/22 Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B Dam’s Sire: KC Haas GPS EPDs: BW: -2.0, WW: +74, YW: +134, Milk: +25, Marb: +1.60 and RE: +0.5 Buyer: Lelyn Larson, Gill, Colo.
Lot 19 – KCH Fireball 525 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 3/14/22 Sire: GB Fireball 672 Dam’s Sire: PA Power Tool 9108 EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +69, YW: +134, Milk: +33, Marb: +1.59 and RE: +0.85 Buyer: Bootheel 7 Ranch, Lusk
People who are country music fans, like me, have no doubt heard the song, “Tequila Makes Her Clothe Fall Off.” Well, my wife doesn’t like tequila, but white wine does make our VISA card run hot.
You know how wives are always complaining their husbands never take them anywhere? Well, for the 40 years I was a road agent, I took my wife places she didn’t even want to go, like the cocktail parties I drug her kicking and screaming to the night before big cattle auctions.
“Do we really have to go?” she pleads.
“Yes, it’s part of my job, and if I didn’t show up it would hurt the host’s feelings who just spent $3,000 advertising his production sale with me,” I say.
Usually, these events were harmless, but I also took her to happy hours the night before big cattlemen’s conventions, which were usually sponsored by a big drug company and featured a no-host bar.
I found these events to be a big bore because alcohol hasn’t touched my lips for over 30 years, and my wife has never been a big drinker
either, although she’d have a glass of white wine or two. Such events were also harmless, unless they also featured a silent auction.
Warning! Danger! The combination of alcohol, an angry wife and a silent auction can put a man in the poorhouse.
I blame the problem on purebred cattle breeders. Has anyone ever taken the time to notice at cocktail parties the men are usually hovering around a purebred breeder who is talking about what bulls a rancher should breed his cows to? His of course.
I found such discussions stimulating because I learned a lot about which bulls were hot and which ones were not. I found the subject of animal breeding very interesting.
The problem arises because wives would rather have their fingernails ripped off than listen to men talk about expected progeny differences (EPDs), sire summaries and DNA.
My wife is a really quiet person, and she’s the best listener I’ve ever met. But, even her eyes start to glaze over and roll to the back of her head after listening to 10
minutes of EPDs. I realize this, so I try to turn the subject around to something the wives would be interested in. However, I have no idea what this would be.
I try to talk about sports and computers thinking this might interest them, but all the men turn the subject back around to pedigrees, rate of gain and loin eye area. This is when things can go terribly wrong for a family’s fortune.
Too late, the men will notice their wives have wandered off, and where do they always go? Stupid question. Where do wives usually go when they’re mad? Of course, they go shopping!
This is where the silent auction comes in. Wives have somehow figured out how to turn a harmless cocktail hour into a competitive shopping event.
Knowing this in advance, I try to corral my wife the minute she starts meandering towards the silent auction where all the other wives are congregating and taking turns bidding against each other. The reason I quit going to cocktail parties was because I couldn’t keep tabs on my wife 100 percent of the time.
Realizing too late, she’s escaped the scintillating discussion we menfolk are having, I’ll rush over towards the silent auction.
“Where have you been?” I ask.
“Oh, I’ve been doing a little shopping,” she says.
“Okay. Did you find anything to buy?” I ask.
As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a public scoping meeting in Cheyenne to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.
BLM is considering updates to its 2012 Western Solar Plan, which includes six southwestern states –Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico
and Utah – and is seeking comment regarding expanding its solar planning to include five additional states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
The Cheyenne meeting will be held on Jan. 31 from 3-7 p.m. at the Laramie County Community College Center for Conferences and Institutes, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, in the Union Pacific Centennial Room.
A virtual meeting is also set for Feb. 13. Pre-registration for the virtual meeting is required.
The public comment period will remain open for 15 days after the last public scoping meeting, or Feb. 6, whichever comes later. For more information, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2022371/570
“A few things,” she says. “I’m tired. Don’t you think we ought to call it a night? You’re the one who didn’t want to come to this party in the first place,” I remind her.
“You go ahead, honey. I’ve got to wait around until 10 when the silent auction
closes,” she’ll say. “So far, how much would you estimate this free cocktail hour is going cost?” I ask.
She responds, “Thus fars, I bought a fourwheeled wheelbarrow for only $1,200, one night at Motel Six for only $350
and five 100 pound bags of dog food we’ll have to take to our room when the auction closes. And, I’m in an ongoing battle to see who gets the $100 gift certificate to the new restaurant I’ve been wanting to try. I’m ahead, but I’m afraid Gloria is going to up my $700 bid.”
POWDER RIVER ANGUS LLC, ARVADA WY 9 BLK-STRCF 702 188.00 WT 1,319.13
CRAIG M OR JOLENE M DEVERAUX, NEWCASTLE WY 18 BLK-HFRCF 539 196.50 WT 1,059.46
SPRING WILLOW RANCH INC., WYARNO WY
14 BLK-HFRCF 512 200.50 WT 1,026.84
RANDY HAYDEN, GILLETTE WY
8 BLK-HFRCF 600 183.50 WT 1,101.00
3 BLK-STRCF 733 174.00 WT 1,276.00
DONALD JEFFERY &/OR JODY FENSTER, GILLETTE WY
11 BLK-HFRCF 590 183.50 WT 1,083.48
IBERLIN RANCH, BUFFALO WY
7 BLK-STRCF 704 182.00 WT 1,281.80
DALE GRAVES, KAYCEE WY 20 BLK-STRCF 744 179.00 WT 1,331.31 3 RED-STRCF 720 179.50 WT 1,292.40 SETH SWENSON, CLEARMONT WY
BLK-HFRCF 460 209.00 WT 961.40
BLK-BULL 1810 90.00 WT 1,629.00
WENZ, GILLETTE WY
HERE-BULL 1595 86.00 WT 1,371.70
Wyoming winter has already shown its proclivity towards deep snow this year. It may be easy to only
look at the snowdrifts, but it is vital to remind ourselves to think about what is hiding beneath.
Invasive plant species are a yearlong problem needing attention even on the dreariest of winter days.
Winter is an opportune time to have a conversation with a local Extension educator or Weed and Pest office about the invasive species on a person’s property and how to treat them. Planning ahead can help improve grazing strategies for weed management and ensure there are herbicides
on hand when it’s time to start treating.
Invasive winter annual grasses, species emerging in the fall and over winter, before continuing to grow, have a very small window where treatment is successful in the spring. It is important to have a management plan in place so when those species do begin growing producers are prepared to treat when the likelihood of success is highest.
Many perennial species such as leafy spurge, Canada thistle and knapweeds have more effective control when treatment occurs while root nutrient reserves are depleted by early spring growth.
Prescribed fires Winter and early spring may also be a great time to use prescribed fires to manage invasive species. Prescribed fires may be safer during this time due to more predictable wind, lower fuel moisture and when snow banks can be used as fire breaks.
Prescribed fires can have varying effects on vegetation communities, so be sure to do thorough research and preparation before burning. A great place to start is with Derek Scasta’s publication, “Wildland Fire in Wyoming: Patterns,
Influences and Effects.”
Early detection
Seed dispersal is a possible way for invasive species to move around, even in the winter. As humans, equipment and pets move through the snow, seeds may be picked up and moved around. With more of the standing grasses and leaves being pushed down by snow, it is easier for seedpods and burs from standing weeds to catch onto clothing and fur.
It is important to continue following the PlayCleanGo initiative even in snow. Be sure to stay on trails or roads, clean off boots and equipment and check pet hair and paws for seeds.
Also, keep in mind seeds of invasive species can be introduced and spread through hay. Prevention is the best management practice with invasive species, so try to purchase certified weed-free hay or hay that has gone through weed control.
Between drought and rising prices, many producers were forced to purchase hay from new locations which may have different weeds. It is important to search through hay and identify possible new invaders.
Keeping track of where
producers feed can also help to prioritize locations to scout for weeds in the following seasons. Early detection and control of small populations of invasive species can save time, money and stress.
Winter can be an opportune time to learn more about invasive species. When the weather pushes landowners inside, they should use this time to review identification, management options, new treatments or to make management plans for springtime.
Check out University of Wyoming Extension Publications for a wide variety of educational materials.
Additionally, the weed management guides titled “Weeds of the West” and “Nebraska Extension Guide to Weed Management” can help identify weeds and determine a management plan for them.
Invasive species can dramatically change our rangelands. It is important to properly manage them and to remember every season counts when it comes to controlling invasive species.
Jaycie Nicole Arndt is a University of Wyoming invasive grasses Extension educator. She can be reached at jarndt1@uwyo.edu.
LANDER
1 Cow, 1460# $80.00
KINNEAR
2 Cow, 1502# $78.00
1 Cow, 1140# $77.50
CROWHEART
1 Cow, 1585# $77.00
JEFFREY CITY
1 Cow, 1285# $73.50
ROCK SPRINGS
1 Cow, 1380# $72.00
LANDER
1 Cow, 1280# $71.00
FARSON
1 Cow, 1185# $70.00
LANDER
1 Cow, 1090# $69.50
7 Cow, 1194# $68.50
4 Cow, 1107# $68.00
RIVERTON
1 Cow, 1475# $68.00
JEFFREY CITY
1 Cow, 1305# $67.00
LANDER
16 Cow, 1044# $65.00
JEFFREY CITY
EDEN
8 Cow, 1130# $64.50
1 Cow, 1670# $64.00
FARSON
CODY
BULLS
1 Bull, 2325# $92.50
1 Bull, 2055# $91.50
2 Bull, 2060# $90.00
PAVILLION
1 Bull, 1850# $87.00
LANDER
1 Bull, 1700# $85.50
FREEDOM
1 Bull, 1560# $85.50
KINNEAR
2 Bull, 1667# $84.00
2 Bull, 1672# $82.50
BIG PINEY
2 Bull, 1665# $82.00
BOULDER
1 Bull, 1565# $81.50
KINNEAR
HEIFERS
7 Heifer, 417# $227.00
FARSON
38 Heifer, 483# $223.00
SHOSHONI
22 Heifer, 486# $215.00
ROCK SPRINGS
12 Heifer, 527# $204.00
FARSON
98 Heifer, 568# $195.50
BIG PINEY
21 Heifer, 571# $195.00
FARSON 21 Heifer, 573# $193.00
RIVERTON 65 Heifer, 579# $190.50
BIG PINEY
7 Heifer, 602# $183.00
FARSON 11 Heifer, 627# $182.00
RIVERTON 40 Heifer, 633# $180.50
SHOSHONI
6 Heifer, 645# $174.00 RIVERTON 37 Heifer, 676# $173.75
SHOSHONI
5 Heifer, 687# $169.00
BASIN 7 Heifer, 716# $166.00
SHOSHONI 17 Heifer, 720# $164.50
KINNEAR 27 Heifer, 755# $161.00 STEERS
COKEVILLE 7 Steer, 365# $269.00
BRIDGER, MT 5 Steer, 386# $269.00
COKEVILLE 10 Steer, 389# $267.00
BOULDER 11 Steer, 433# $265.00
FARSON 54 Steer, 464# $264.50 RIVERTON 14 Steer, 473# $259.00
ROCK SPRINGS 6 Steer, 500# $252.00 SHOSHONI 12 Steer, 525# $244.00 11 Steer, 538# $232.00 KINNEAR 21 Steer, 554# $229.50 PAVILLION 26 Steer, 561# $227.50 FARSON 132 Steer, 563# $219.75 177 Steer, 577# $219.00 33 Steer, 627# $212.50 RIVERTON 14 Steer, 640# $200.00 FARSON 49 Steer, 641# $199.25 16 Steer, 666# $191.00 RIVERTON 84 Steer, 691# $187.50 FARSON 84 Steer, 698# $185.50
RIVERTON 23 Steer, 815# $173.00
KINNEAR 21 Steer, 830# $167.00
RIVERTON 3 Steer, 875# $161.00
olds Bred Cows. Ran on private pasture year-round. Poured this fall. Bred to Red Ang & AngX Bulls to calve April/May. Proven Cows!
Ryan Hedges – 15 Blk & BWF (F1) 3-9 yr old Bred Cows. Bred to SO Ranch Blk Ang, Hogg Sim/Ang & Red bulls to calve March/April. Comp vacc & poured this fall. Complete mineral program. Coming right off winter pasture.
Steve Tomich – 8 Red Ang Running Age Bred Cows. Bred to Powerful Red Angus bulls to calve March/ April. Rec Virashield 6 & poured @ preg check. Nice, gentle, high elevation cows!
Dustin & Tara Brost – 1 Jersey 5 yr old Bred Milk Cow. Halter broke, hand or machine milk. Sweet & Super Gentle!
WEIGH UPS
Grandy X Bar T Ranch - 17 open young cows
Wilbourn
desert cows, coming right off winter range!
Dustin & Tara Brost – 70 Blk Ang & AngX Bred Cows (2- bred heifers, 43- 5 yr olds, 25- 7-9 yr olds). Poured & Shots this fall. Bred to Connealy & Hancock Blk Ang bulls to start calving Feb 20th.
Burton Ranch – 60 Blk Ang & AngX 4-9 yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to start calving 3/1. Rec Virashield 6VL5 & poured @ preg