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Volume 33 Number 39 • January 22, 2022

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A Look Inside Jennifer Whitlock discusses ongoing supply chain issues... .....................................Page 2 Dick Perue honors Cowboy Poet Chuck Larson.......Page 6 New column highlights agricultural education and advocacy............................Page 10

Suit filed over Thunder Basin prairie dog management On Nov. 18, 2021, Western Watersheds Project, Rocky Mountain Wild and WildEarth Guardians filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Thunder Basin National Grassland

Hemp Meeting The Niobrara Conservation District will host an informational meeting on industrial hemp and its byproducts on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds. Local markets for hemp byproducts are located in Torrington, Scottsbluff, Neb., and others in Hot Springs and Hill City, S.D. area. Justin Loeffler, Green Tree Ag, and Wes Brown, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, will be on hand to visit about the process. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail lshaw@wyoming. com or call 307-334-9957.

der Basin National Grassland Land and Resource Management Plan. The amended plan intended to provide a wider array of management options to respond to “changing con-

Soybean Board The Western Region Soybean Board (WRSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling its one director seat on the United Soybean Board. WRSB invests Soybean Checkoff dollars from producers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. For more information, contact Scott Ritzman at 402-432-5720 or scott@nebraskasoybeans. org.

U.S. Drought For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) showed 55.01% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 54.98% a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the USDM showed 45.98% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 45.96% a week earlier.

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Improving cattle management starts through calving data collection Calving season is a stressful time of year for many producers, and collecting data can seem like a daunting task at times. The Beef Cattle Research Council hosted a webinar Jan. 12 to discuss the records that are worth spending valuable time on and the tools to help make collecting data easier. University of Calgary Assistant Professor of Bovine Health Management Dr. Jennifer Pearson advocates for the use of proper data collection during calving season. She says collecting data helps producers monitor inventory and production, investigate herd problems, look for areas of improvement and monitor management changes. Pearson believes it’s important for producers to keep records to determine if they’re having problems with individual cows. “Relying on our memory isn’t always the best when we’re trying to make some of these management decisions,” she says. Pearson urges producers to set “SMART” goals when ini-

tially approaching the task of collecting data. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-based. She believes the way producers collect data determines the output they have. “Put good data in and you’ll get reliable results out in the end,” Pearson says. How and what to collect Pearson performed a benchmarking calving study through the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network to determine what methods of collecting data were most common throughout Canadian producers. She says benchmarking numbers like these can be used as a comparison tool for producers to see where they fit in the region. “Benchmarking is a great tool for guidance, but it’s not an end goal,” she says. “We can always do better.” Please see CALVING on page 11

Meat Supply

On Jan. 18, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and 23 of her House colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him to expand the availability of meat inspectors. The letter was sent in response to the Biden administration’s plan to increase competition in the meat and poultry supply chain as the price of protein continues to rise.

ditions on grassland, minimize prairie dog encroachment onto non-federal lands, reduce resource conflicts related to prairie dog occupancy and livestock grazing, ensure continued

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prairie dog amendment. Need for control In 2020, the USFS, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and the Thunder Basin National Grassland completed an amendment to the Thun-

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Check out the winter cattlemen's edition inside Edberg retires from WGFD Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) Deputy Chief of Wildlife and Deputy Chief Game Warden Scott Edberg is retiring after 31 years of service to the state of Wyoming. Edberg is best known for his strong work ethic, enthusiastic leadership, eye for details and drive for excellence throughout his career. “Scott's positive impact on Wyoming's wildlife and his contribution to the WGFD is impressive,” said Rick King, chief of the wildlife Scott Edberg division. “Throughout his WGFD Photo career, Scott has been the go-to person when a tough job required a strong leader who could plan, develop and implement a major project. He is without equal in his ability to pull together a team, initiate action and follow through on commitments. He will certainly leave an indelible legacy.” Edberg began with WGFD in 1988 in Pinedale as a temporary biologist technician on a Wyoming Range mule deer project. Two seasons later, he joined the storied red shirt ranks as the Glenrock game warden. “I was always fascinated by working outdoors with wildlife and people. I knew I wanted to be a game warden in the West because of the diversity of the job and the model Please see EDBERG on page 10

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Water Rule NCBA supports FRRCC’s position on WOTUS recommendations Washington, D.C. – In a press release dated Jan. 14, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for a report issued by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The recommendations were discussed by Scott Yager, NCBA chief environmental counsel, in the press release. Mary-Thomas Hart, NBCA environmental counsel, provided further comments in a Beltway Beef podcast dated Jan. 14. Background On Jan. 12, the FRRCC released a final report containing policy recommendations to EPA Administrator Michael Regan. In addition to the recommendations on Waters of the United States (WOTUS), NCBA is supportive of the FRRCC’s position on an ecosystem management system, pesticide management and food loss and waste, shared the press release. The recommendations focus on the need for clear, consistent policy positions from the EPA, which account for the needs of farmers and ranchers on their individual operations. In November 2021, the Biden administration released Please see NCBA on page 4

Show cattle prove relevant in commercial herds The cattle industry is home to two worlds appearing separatedat first glance – the show world and the “real world” of commercial ranch operations. Justin Mills welcomes Wyoming Ranchers Ty and Briley Miller, along with American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully, to discuss the importance of the show world on the Working Ranch Radio Show during the Cattlemen’s Conference in Oklahoma City, Jan. 1-16. Competition is commonly known for playing a large role in the show world. It is the driving force which motivates contestants to participate. “Competition is driven in the show world, but it’s a driving force for commercial produc-

ers as well,” says Briley. Commercial producers exist in a world driven by competing with other producers. There is a constant push to improve and produce at the highest standards. Briley acknowledges the need for producing the best cattle is the same in the show world as in the commercial world. “Whether they’re walking across the show ring or walking across the pasture, the good cattle are going to float to the top,” she says. Evaluating cattle is crucial in both worlds. Ty says evaluation is taken to an extreme in the show world, “nit-picking” for specific differentiations, but it is just as important to evaluate

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Agriculture Is Changing One can’t say agriculture never changes or never changes rapidly. Just take a moment to think about all the changes we’ve encountered lately. I’ve heard some say those in production agriculture are against change or change slowly. At times, I resemble this, but usuFrom the Publisher ally I’m ready to try something new. Dennis Sun I’ve come to a point in my life where I just want to be comfortable, while realizing the joy of trying new things. I’m always learning something new on the computer. This is a necessity in the publishing business. I never thought I would own a computer, iPad, tablet and smart cell phone at the same time, all while disliking driving newer cars, which are like driving computers down the road – it is just so distracting. Once you get it in your mind that change is good, it just makes for an easier world. For someone whose first phone in the house had a long and a short ring for a phone number, I now thank God for smart phones. Here we are in the middle of a pandemic, and change is predicted to come faster. The rules for living are changing and our businesses are changing. Agriculture is caught up in those changes – conservation, transparency and sustainability now have meanings we’re not sure we recognize. The government is now managed by a president who issues executive orders while Congress blames one another for the wrongs of the country. The daily news is someone’s opinion, which masks the true news. From a pandemic to religion to throughout our daily lives, everything is political. This is the change I don’t like. But, with change comes opportunities. A futurist and Former Naval Intelligence Officer, Jack Uldrich, said, “Today is the slowest rate of change we will experience. Our world is not slowing down, the pandemic unexpectedly accelerated the future by five to 10 years.” People now think everything we do affects climate change, but I feel climate change is misunderstood. Climate change will have regenerative agriculture as a solution, which means farmers and ranchers will get paid to sequester carbon and adapt conservation practices. Some of the biggest changes will be blockchain as a currency and electric vehicles for transportation, maybe even for plowing fields. The rural areas will have to ramp up infrastructure to meet the demands of electric vehicles. Broadband will be in every rural household, which is a great happening. The one thing about change is that we can’t stop it. I look back and realize what our daily lives were like before cell phones and look at us now, we’ve all learned to use them. Information is power in the business world, as information is constant, 24 hours per day. We have to adjust to change to stay in business and keep our families together. The one practice that will always stay the same for agriculture is we have to keep telling our story to consumers. They need to trust the food we produce is safe, nutritious and doesn’t harm the environment. In fact, it complements our environment. We have to tell the consumers why we manage our animals and crops the way we do and how it helps everyone. Agriculture is misunderstood by some, but change will help us explain why we do what we do.

GUEST OPINIONS Ongoing Supply Chain Issues Aren't a Farm Supply Issue By Jennifer Whitlock

It feels like every time I read or watch the news lately, one of the top headlines has something to do with supply chain issues. Vehicles, toys, clothing and numerous other consumer goods are in short supply. This makes sense. They’re either made overseas or require parts from overseas, so if we’re experiencing cargo ship delays at ports on both sides of the ocean, I can see why those items are unavailable. But what’s happening at the grocery store? Why, months after people stopped COVID-hoarding, are grocery store shelves going unstocked and labeled with “temporarily unavailable” signs? It’s not because farmers and ranchers have quit growing and raising our food. Throughout the pandemic, farmers and ranchers have remained

focused on their goal of providing safe, affordable food for their fellow Americans and themselves. They’ve faced plenty of challenges, to be sure. From bottlenecks at livestock processing facilities to increasing feed prices to less availability of important crop inputs like fertilizer and herbicides, farmers and ranchers have been impacted by supply chain issues. But, they’re dedicated. Focused. And resourceful. Our bountiful food supply hasn’t stopped growing in the fields. Manpower at processing plants and food manufacturers – or rather, a lack thereof – seems to be the main culprit behind empty grocery store shelves. Food and beverage companies have seen a dwindling labor supply for years, but the

pandemic exacerbated those issues. Employees who were let go or had their hours reduced at the height of manufacturing shutdowns and slowdowns are not returning, and not enough new people are coming in to take their place. And without enough people, they’re not making enough products to keep up with demand. From manufactured food items to the packaging those goods go in, manufacturers are feeling the pinch of not having enough help. The same labor issue echoes throughout the rest of the food supply chain. Truck drivers, food service workers and grocery store employees are in high demand. We need each link in our food supply chain to be operating optimally in order to keep the steady, affordable food sup-

ply we’re accustomed to in this nation. It just may take a little longer to get back up to full speed. So, remember when you can’t find a certain food or household item your family loves, it’s not because farmers quit growing the wheat and sugar, or dairy farmers stopped milking their herds. It’s more likely the manufacturer simply cannot keep up with demand. Farmers and ranchers shop at the same grocery stores as the rest of us. They’re disappointed when their favorite foods are out of stock, too. Don’t hoard. Be reasonable in your purchasing habits, and know farmers and ranchers are #stillfarming and #stillranching. And they’ll continue to do so. Jennifer Whitlock is the field editor for Texas Farm Bureau. This opinion was originally published on fb.org.

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WSGLT welcomes board member

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT) announced Jan. 20 that Laurie Boner has been elected to the organization’s board of directors. A resident of Glenrock, Laurie wears many hats. Laurie is a rancher operating in both Converse and Natrona counties, owns and manages LB Designs, is the coordinator for the Wyoming Wool Growers State Ram Sale and is the website manager for multiple agricultural companies and organizations. In addition to her day-to-day roles, Laurie is an active member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Wool Growers Association, Wyoming Ag Leadership Council (WY L.E.A.D.) Class 7 Graduate and the American Quarter Horse Association. Laurie has an impressive and diverse background in agriculture. She formerly served as the Homeland Security consultant and as the consumer health services division manager for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. Laurie is also a past member of the Wyoming Livestock Board. “Laurie’s experiences in business and the agricultural industry will be an asset to our organization and to conserving Wyoming’s agricultural heritage,” said Executive Director Jessica Crowder. “We are excited to welcome Laurie to the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Board of Directors.”

ALB elects leadership The American Lamb Board (ALB) elected Fiscal Year 2022 leadership at its meeting Jan. 19, held ahead of the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Convention. The newlyelected chair is Peter Camino, Buffalo. Vice chair is Jeff Ebert, Kansas; Sally Scholle, Pennsylvania, will serve as secretary and treasurer is Don Hawk, Ohio. The additional board members are Andrew Allman; Travis Anderson; Carlos Barba; Mike Duff; David Fisher; Dave McEwen; Jimmy Parker; Stephen Schreier; and Gary Visintainer. The board represents all sectors of the American lamb industry including producers, feeders, seedstock producers and processors. The 13-member board, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, serves without compensation. Members are nominated by qualified organizations, including ASI and National Lamb Feeders Association. ALB conducts promotion and research programs with the goal of creating greater demand and profitability for the entire industry. ALB does not promote imported lamb. It does not promote wool. ALB is not funded by dues and is forbidden by law to influence legislation. It exists to promote lamb to consumers and provide information to help producers raise lamb more efficiently and effectively. The American Lamb Board (ALB) is an industry-funded national research, promotion and information checkoff program that works on behalf of all American producers, feeders, seedstock producers, direct marketers and processors to build awareness and demand for American lamb.

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USDA launches pilot program U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Jan. 19 the USDA is making up to $10 million available to help people living in rural towns develop community renewable energy projects that will help them cut their energy costs and contribute to the nationwide effort to reduce pollution, which contributes to climate change. These funds will be targeted to help people who live in communities that have been historically underinvested and disinvested. USDA will make up to $10 million in grants available to particularly underserved rural communities. The funds can be used to deploy community-scale renewable energy technologies and innovations to reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. These technologies include solar, wind, geothermal, micro-hydroelectric and biomass/bioenergy. Up to 20 percent of awarded funds may also be used for community energy planning, capacity building, technical assistance, energy efficiency and weatherization. USDA is offering priority points to projects that advance key priorities under the Biden-Harris administration to help communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, advance equity and combat climate change. These extra points will increase the likelihood of funding for projects seeking to address these critical challenges in rural America. Details on an upcoming informational webinar is forthcoming and will be posted to rd.usda.gov/programs-services/ energy-programs/rural-energy-pilot-program. Prospective applicants must inform the agency by submitting a required Letter of Intent prior to submission of a complete application. The letters must be submitted via electronic upload into a secure cloud vault, by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 19.

Prescribed fires planned The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to conduct three prescribed fire projects within the Cody and Worland field office areas this winter and spring as part of the BLM’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive. The prescribed fire projects may be conducted as early as January but will primarily take place March through May, and only when weather conditions and fuel moisture conditions are favorable for a safe and effective burn. Smoke may be visible at times during the operations. “These projects are designed for overall improvements to land, vegetation and wildlife habitat; to increase livestock and wildlife forage and improve distribution; and to reduce the hazardous build-up of fuels, which lessens the probability of a severe wildfire,” said BLM Assistant Fire Management Officer Rance Neighbors. For more information, contact Neighbors at 307-347-5100.

Interior announces foundation The Foundation for America’s Public Lands launched Jan. 19 at a virtual event. This Congressionally-chartered, non-profit foundation authorized by Congress in 2017 will help leverage public and private dollars to conserve, protect and restore lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the benefit of the American people. “It is a privilege and honor to manage America’s public lands for the benefit of current and future generations. To do that right, we need a BLM ready for the future, not just with the right personnel, structure and resources but also with a support system of outside partners collaborating on its success,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. “I’m proud to appoint visionary leaders who will take on the enormous task of building the foundation from the ground up to create this legacy and ensuring that its work is closely aligned with the agency’s mission and priorities.” Secretary Haaland named four founding board members who will oversee and guide the foundation in its initial efforts. The Foundation for America’s Public Lands will operate and raise funds independent of the BLM, though its work will complement the agency and help the BLM better accomplish its mission. The four founding board members include Montana Governor Steve Bullock, Hispanic Access Foundation Founder Maite Arce, Campion Advocacy Fund and Campion Foundation Chief Executive Officer Neil Kornze and Stacey Leeds, an experienced leader in law, higher education, governance, economic development and conflict resolution.

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NCBA continued from page 1 a proposal to repeal the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and proposed new regulations on common agricultural features, such as stock ponds, ditches and ephemeral water features which only flow during periods of rainfall. NBCA encourages the EPA to adopt the FRRCC recommendations, which align with the views of cattle producers and address shortcomings in the proposed rule, the release stated. Recommendations America’s farmers and ranchers provide food security for the nation. The agricultural community relies heavily on healthy soil, clean water and fresh air to produce food and fiber. The EPA’s mission is to protect human health and the environment. Recently, the FRRCC officially presented several recommendations to Administrator Regan for his consideration and adoption. The FRRCC’s recommendations in regards to WOTUS include: “Ensuring EPA compliance with the Clean Water Act and Supreme Court precedent limiting federal jurisdiction over bodies of water; developing a clear definition of WOTUS easily interpreted by farmers and ranchers; protecting WOTUS exemptions for common agricultural features, including farm ditches, stock ponds, prairie potholes, prior converted cropland and other small, isolated water features; and reconsider the EPA roundtable process to ensure all stakeholders have an opportunity to voice concerns on WOTUS rulemaking,” according to the release. Organization support Starting in August 2021, the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineering held public listening sessions where NCBA, state affiliates and numerous cattle producers provided comment in support of NWPR. While the Biden administration develops new WOTUS rules, NCBA continues to be vigilant in the conversation. “The FRRCC represents a diverse group of stakeholders including academia, industry, non-governmental organizations and state, local and Tribal governments,” said Yager. “NCBA strongly supports the committee’s recommendation to develop a clear and limited

WOTUS definition and protect key exemptions for common agriculture features. With the EPA’s convoluted approach to soliciting public comments and stakeholder perspectives on WOTUS, NCBA encourages the EPA to listen to its own advisory committee’s recommendation, and the recommendation is clear: farmers and ranchers need clear rules and regulatory certainty to be successful.” “FRRCC was called back to join and put together some recommendations specifically related to three topics,” shared Hart. “NCBA is very excited about all of the recommendations, but I think we are especially happy to see the advisory committee make some specific recommendations related to EPA’s definition of WOTUS.” “The report outlines a few specific WOTUS recommendations and they really align with what NCBA has been saying to the agency for the last few years,” continues Hart. “We want to make sure EPA’s WOTUS definition aligns with supreme court precedent.” Hart continues by saying, “If you are a farmer or rancher, you can easily interpret the definition of WOTUS. You can go out to a jurisdictional feature, or a potentially jurisdictional feature, on your property and at least make a preliminary determination about whether a feature or activities around a feature will be subject to permit requirements. We want clarity in the law and this is also something the FRRCC highlighted in their report.” In addition to the WOTUS recommendations, there are some broad recommendations concerning pesticide use and food waste, mentioned Hart. “Cattle and livestock producers get a lot of negative press related to climate change when in fact food waste is the largest emitter of green gas emissions when we talk about food and ag in the U.S.,” she shared. Hart appreciated the EPA and FRRCC recognition of food waste being an issue which needs to be addressed collectively. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 - FEEDER & CALF SPECIAL & CCV LOTS FEEDERS Cattle Country Video - 1:00 pm Thaler Land & Livestock 185 Char-x Strs, 750-825#, Weaned a long time, Been on a Lot 174 Tillard Ranch 136 Blk/Bwf Strs, 770#. Wt Grower Ration, 3 Rounds of Shots, Home Raised Stop: 805#. Slide: .10 cents. Located: Wheatland, WY. Elden Ackerman 140 Blk Strs, 675-750#, Weaned in Mid-Oct., Bunk Broke, Modified Delivery: 1/27/22 to 2/2/22. Branding & Weaning Shots. Live Vac. Program, Fancy, Home Raised Ward Farms 110 Red/Blk few Char-x Strs, 700-800#, Weaned on Nov. 1, Bunk Broke, Reputation cattle with lots of eye appeal & proven perfor2 Rounds of Shots mance with pass buyers. Option on next lot. Rep: Michael Moore Ranch 100 Blk Hfrs, 650-675#, Replacement Quality, Weaned a long time, Schmitt 307-532-1776. Complete Vac. Program Lot 175 Tillard Ranch 204 Blk/Bwf Strs, 770#. Wt D & W Livestock 95 Char-x Strs, 750#, Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of Shots of Stop: 805#. Slide: .10 cents. Located: Wheatland, WY. Modified Live Vac Delivery: 1/27/22 to 2/2/22. Branding & Weaning Shots. Daniel Baer 80 Blk few Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 740-780#, Weaned 90+ days, Branding and Reputation cattle with lots of eye appeal & proven perforPrecond Shots mance with pass buyers. Rep: Michael Schmitt 307-532Arron Abbott 60 Mx Strs, 800#, Weaned 90 days, Birth, Branding, Precond & Weaning 1776. Shots, All Natural Lot 176 Tillard Ranch 225 Blk/Bwf Strs, 685#. Wt Buffalo Basin Limited/Dan Savage 60 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 750-800#, Weaned a long time, Stop: 720#. Slide: .10 cents. Located: Wheatland, WY. Full Vac. Program Delivery: 1/27/22 to 2/2/22. Branding & Weaning Shots. Horblit Ranch/Shannon Horblit 50 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 750-850#, Weaned 90+ days, Tons of quality in younger calves. Can go to grass or feed. Complete Vac. Rep: Michael Schmitt 307-532-1776. Program, Heifers Ran Open, All Natural, Sired by Ochsner Bulls Lot 177 Nottingham Ranch Co 180 Blk/Bwf Weaned Gary Aschenbrenner 27 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 750-800#, Weaned a long time, Branding Hfrs, 545#. Wt Stop: 580#. Slide: .18 cents. Located: Brian Burkley 17 Blk Strs, 725-750#, Weaned Sept. 10, Been on a Grower Ration, Bunk Burns, CO. Delivery: 1/27/22 to 1/31/22. 3 Rounds of Broke, Shots. Extremely choice to fancy set of high altitude calves. Branding, Precond & Booster Shots Tyler Aschenbrenner 14 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 750-800#, Weaned a long time, Branding Shots, High dollar profit hfrs. Hfrs fed 98% choice or prime in 2021. Could make replacements. Rep: Scott Redden 970Home Raised 596-3588 Bonnie Bath 13 Mx Hfrs, 700-900#, Spayed, Branding Shots Lot 178 Pat & Sherri Cullen 148 Mostly Blk Weaned WEANED CALVES Strs, 600#. Wt Stop: 620#. Slide: .16 cents. Located: Sam Rosegreen 230 Red/Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Weaned a long time, Branding and Wheatland, WY. Delivery: 1/28/22 to 2/1/22. Branding, Precond Shots Precond & Weaning Shots. Fancy, 1 iron, home raised strs. Slim Clark 220 Blk few Rd (2 Char) Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Weaned since Nov. 1, Weaned Nov 1. Pre-sorted the biggest & best of 193 hd. Frt Branding Shots SlipKnot Ranch/Matt & Jamie Johnson 200 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Weaned since Adj $600.00. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770. Andy & Twila Barnette 180 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs, Nov. 10, Branding & Booster Shots Doug Derouchey 200 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-700#, Weaned a long time, 4 Rounds of Shots 670#, Wt Stop: 685#. Slide: .14 cents. Located: Lusk, WY. Delivery: 1/28/22 to 2/3/22. Fancy strs, pre-sorted from 240 Dorangi Living Trust 180 Angus/Hereford-x Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned 50 days, Branding & Precond Shots, May/June Calves, Home Raised hd, the biggest & best. Rep: Ty Thompson 307-340-0770. Bruce & Debbie Murray 154 Mostly Hereford few Bwf Strs, 450-500#, Weaned a long 5 W Livestock 80 Blk, few Bwf Weaned Strs, 630#, time, Branding & Precond Shots, Home Raised Wt Stop: 650#. Located: Lusk, WY. Delivery: 1/31/22 Red Mountain Ranch 150 Blk Hfrs, 500-550#,Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of Shots to 2/4/22. Fancy Strs, wintered to go to grass. Rep: Ty Brian & Deanna Christensen 140 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-750#, Weaned Nov. 1, Precond Thompson 307-340-0770 Shots Rogers Ranch 90 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 580#, Located: Casper, Pending 140 70% Blk/30% Herffew Red Angus/Char-x Strs & Hfrs, Weaned 60 days, WY. Weaned 90 days on grass hay & meadows until Nov 2 Rounds of Shots 20, then on a light grower ration. Rep: Zach Johnson 307Horsehoe Valley Ranch 119 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned 60+ days, Branding & 575-2171 Precond Shots, All Natural, Home Raised For complete information and video preview go to Ron & Barb Jespersen 185 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned a long time, Branding & www.cattlecountryvideo.com Precond Shots Carbon Creek Co. 180 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of Shots VF Limited 180 Blk/Bwf few Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Weaned 60 days, 2 Rounds of Shots, All Natural, Will Sign Affidv. Kelly Land & Cattle 170 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 600-700#, Weaned 100+ days, Complete Vac. Program Moriah Shadwick/Lee Moore 120 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned a long time, Complete Vac. Prog MC Ranch Co, LLC 110 Hfrs & Strs, 70% Blk, 20% Red, 10% Char, 435-475#, 3 Rounds of Shots, Verified Natural, NHTC & Age & Source Verified thru IMI Global Myrin Ranch 90 Mosty Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 600-670#, Weaned 85 days, Branding & Weaning Shots Bennett Creek Co. 84 Blk Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 90+ days, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, All Natural Hat Creek 78 Blk Hfrs, 575-625#, Replacement Quality, Weaned in Oct, Complete Vac. Program, No Replacements Kept Brue & Barb Kilmer 73 Blk few Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 510-525#, Weaned 75 days, Branding & Precond Shots Justin & Kate Hammerich 70 Blk/Rd/Hereford Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned 120+ days, Branding Shots Todd Rumble 69 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 75+ days, Branding & Precond Shots Wilkins Livestock/Vince Wilkins 60 Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 350-600#, Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of Shots Wanda Toombs/Doug Dunlap 45 Blk Strs, 550-650#, Weaned in Oct., Bunk Broke, Branding & Weaning Shots John & Linda Higgins 40 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned Dec. 13, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, Branding Shots, High Elevation, March/April, BQA, All Natural Allison Wright 40 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of Shots Hollis Givens 37 Blk Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned since Nov, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots, Replacement Quality, All Natural Fred & Clara Wilson 30 Blk Hfrs, 560-600#, Weaned since Nov. 1, 2 Rounds of shots, Bangs Vac., All Natural, Home Raised Jerry Huntingham 28 Mostly Blk few Red, 550#, Weaned 60 days, Been on Grass/Alfalfa Hay Mix, Branding Shots Ron Barrett 24 Blk, few Red Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding Shots, Weaned 55 days, Been on Grower Ration Kevin & Janet Soule 20 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 650#, Weaned since Nov. 15, Branding & Precond Shots Rae Magee 15 Mx Hfrs, 300#, Weaned 90+days, Branding & Precond Shots Phil Zimmerman 15 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned End of Oct, 2 Rounds of Shots Wade McPearson 7 Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 350-600#, Weaned a long time, 3 Rounds of shots CALVES Jack E. Johnson 50 Blk Hfrs, 475#, Branding Shots Melanie & Darel Brown 12 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 375-600#, Branding Shots

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 ~ ALL CLASSES SALE RESULTS -BRED COW SPECIAL MONDAY, JANUARY 17 -1512 HD Rod & Roxie Nelson 6 Black Bred Cow 3 Cmg 4/Feb-Mar 1216 Rod & Roxie Nelson 43 Black Bred Cow 3 Cmg 4/Feb-Mar 1276 Troublesome Valley 35 Black Bred Cow SM/April-May 1241 Troublesome Valley 42 Black Bred Cow SM/April-May 1231 Troublesom Valley 28 Black Bred Cow SM/April-May 1047 Ken & Susan Thomas 9 Black Bred Cow SM/March-April 1671 Falls Ranch LP 13 Black Bred Cow 3-4yr/March-April 1163 Dobrenz Family 19 Black Bred Cow SM/March-April 1472 Falls Ranch LP 10 Black Bred Cow SM/May 1318 Booth Fams 1 Black Bred Cow SM/May 1325 Diamond Land 35 Black Bred Cow SM/Feb-March 1419 Falls Ranch LP 17 Black Bred Cow SM/March-April 1374 Ken & Susan Thomas 8 Black Bred Cow SS/March-April 1576 Troublesome Valley 43 Black Bred Cow SS/April-May 1252 Falls Ranch LP 27 Black Bred Cow SS/March-April 1396 Aaron Olson 21 Black Bred Cow ST/March-May 1354 Gary Lanphier 30 Black Bred Cow ST/March-April 1300 Garber Land 32 Black Bred Cow SS-ST/March-April 1408 Morris Cronk 26 Black Bred Cow ST/March-April 1245 Gillmor Livestock 32 Black Bred Heifer March-April 1124 Matt & Kayla White 11 Black Bred Heifer April 10 AI’ed 888 Ron Hoffman 21 Black Bred Heifer March-April 1010 Powd & Mary Boles 26 Black Bred Heifer March-April 885 Matt & Kayla White 28 BWF Bred Heifer April 10 AI’ed 1012 Pingetzer Six Iron 18 Red Bred Heifer Feb-March 986 Pingetzer Six Iron 35 Red Bred Heifer Feb-March 1105

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CATTLE continued from page 1 cattle in the commercial world. Briley adds, commercial ranchers evaluating large groups of cattle every day is similar to evaluating cattle in the show ring. Commercial producers are always evaluating cattle in order to produce the best calves and be better than their competitors, just like in the show world. “We’re all trying to make a living. We’re all trying to make a buck and make it work, and those cattle have to be better because we want to drive somebody else to come buy our stock,” Briley says. Next generation of agriculture Introducing children to the show world promotes youth development in agriculture. “I think there’s a whole bunch of life skills we teach our young people through the show ring,” says McCully. Ty and Briley enjoy watching their children participate in shows and believe it is a way for families to bond over agriculture. Ty, like many other producers, worries today’s kids are losing interest in agriculture. “We are losing our younger generation,” says Ty. “Kids are going off to college and not coming back to the

farm and ranch.” He credits the show world for keeping kids interested in agriculture. He says engaging kids in livestock shows helps develop an identity which is agriculture-based. “Kids are going to find an identity one way or another. Let’s do everything we can do to make that a positive identity,” says Ty. Lessons learned in the show world can be applied to commercial operations. Involving kids in livestock shows gives them a head-start in the real world. “I’m a product of these youth show programs,” says McCully. “It was my on-ramp, as I would say, to the bigger beef industry.” Ty looks at the show world as a crucial aspect in the future of agriculture. “We have to have the next generation to keep this thing moving forward,” he says. For the love of cattle A common interest is shared by both worlds: a passion for cattle. McCully says one reason livestock shows are loved is because of the social aspect. He views livestock shows as being “an excuse for us to get together and socialize and

LAWSUIT continued from page 1 conservation of at-risk species and support ecological conditions that do not preclude reintroduction of the black-footed ferret,” shared USFS. The amendment was proposed using the best available scientific information, current laws and regulations and collaborative relationships with cooperating agencies and stakeholder groups. Issues and concerns of landowners “I’ve spent hours, days, weeks and years on the subject of the prairie dogs,” shared Jim Darlington, a member of the Inyan Kara Grazing Association. “You won’t find a rancher that is happy about the recent suit filed.” In 2015 and 2016, the prairie dog population was expanding at a fast rate, until a majority of the prairie dog population was affected by the plague. This past year, the prairie dog has made a remarkable recovery, Darlington explained. The Thunder Basin Grazing Association, Inyan Kara Grazing Association and the Spring Creek Grazing Association are several producerbased groups working on administering grazing permits on grassland and making improvements in cooperation with the USFS, shared Darlington. Many local county commissioners and ranchers are on the same page when it comes to prairie dog management, notes Darlington. “Prairie dogs are very destructive, they are good survivors and they do come back,” he said. “Nobody wants prairie dogs eliminated, but managed to a decent number.”

Opposing environmental group viewpoints Western Watersheds Project Executive Director and Wildlife Biologist Erik Molvar disagrees with needed prairie dog management practices by sharing, “The Thunder Basin is one of the last remaining landscapes with a prairie dog population large enough to bring the black-footed ferret back from the brink of extinction.” “The Forest Service shouldn’t be poisoning a designated sensitive species they are supposed to be prioritizing for conservation,” he continued. “And they (USFS) have a legal obligation to foster the reintroduction of black-footed ferrets, because the Thunder Basin is one of the best remaining candidate sites for black-footed ferret reintroduction.” “You ought to have commercial enterprises co-existing with the native wildlife as a cost of doing business on the public lands,” said Molvar. “Because Americans have a strong interest in native wildlife.” Ranching communities and conservation management associations and groups who strongly support agriculture management practices disagree with Molvar’s views. Supporting role The Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) is a government sector lobbying association in Wyoming and will be providing a supportive role for the Cooperative Working Group for the Thunder Basin National Grassland. “We haven’t been involved and don’t plan to be involved in the litigation,” shared WCCA Natural Resource Counsel Representative Bailey Brennan. “We are serving as the conveyor and for now a facil-

come together over a love of cattle.” He says the show world and commercial world are both in the “people business.” Both worlds are constantly advocating for agriculture and working hard to produce the best cattle. Instilling a love for cattle in people through the show world has the potential to spill over into the “real world.” “Let’s use those show cattle to get kids engaged, to get families engaged and back in agriculture,” says Ty. Merging worlds The show world and commercial world have noticeable differences, but McCully says he’s noticed the two worlds relating more as time goes by. “I’d say the gap between the type of cattle we’re selecting in the show ring and the type of cattle which can actually be functional in the real world has narrowed,” says McCully. “Cattle with all the good genetic predictions can be good-looking cattle, too.” McCully says continuing to incorporate data and genetic evaluation, including expected progeny differences (EPDs) will narrow the gap between the two worlds. Incorporating the evaluation of cattle and EPDs gives producers the upper hand. Briley agrees, saying the commercial producers utilizing genetic information are the ones which are very productive itator for the working group – putting together agendas, attending meetings and facilitating meetings.” Going forward, WCCA plans to provide a supportive role to the Thunder Basin working group by providing plan implantation assistance. Dates for briefing and oral discussion have not yet been set. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

and competitive. Ty believes engaging with people and marketing are two aspects that are crucial to being successful in both worlds. He says the marketing experience a person gets from participating in the show world will be a use-

ful skill to have in the commercial world. Ty acknowledges the two worlds share common interests and goals. “It’s still about functionality. It’s about practicality. It’s about good livestock, good

stewardship of the livestock and getting cattle where they need to be,” Ty concludes. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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National Western Stock Show, Denver. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. 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. BLM Sage Grouse Planning Virtual Public Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. To register, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016719/530. WGFD Cody Area Mule Deer Management Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Yellowstone Conference Center Rooms 105 and 106, Northwest College, Powell. 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. Industrial Hemp for Crop Owners Meeting, 1 p.m. Niobrara County Fairgrounds, Lusk. For more information or to RSVP, call 307-334-9957 or e-mail lshaw@wyoming.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. WGFD Cody Area Mule Deer Management Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Cody Club Room, Cody. Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo, Rapid City, S.D. For more information, visit blackhillsstockshow.com. Fremont County Cattleman’s Association Meeting and Banquet, business meeting at 12 p.m., social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., Lander Community and Convention Center, Lander. For more information and tickets, call Annette Bregar at 307-349-0785. Horseshoe Valley Chariot Races, 12 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday, Highway 319 at the airport north of Glendo. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull. For more information, call 307-754-8836. 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. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 1.-5 p.m., Grizzly Room, Park County Library. For more information, call 307-7548836. 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. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 1-5 p.m., Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull. For more information, call 307-7548836. University of Wyoming Private Pesticide Applicator Class, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Homesteader Hall, Park County Fairgrounds, Powell. For more information, call 307-754-8836.

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Remembering Cowboy Poet Chuck Larsen With the passing last week of a dear friend and noted Cowboy Poet Chuck Larsen, we pause to honor him with a few kind words, tribute and some of his writings and ramblings. This week, we begin with the opening poem in his first book, “You’re Gonna Get a Kick Outta This! The Dream By Chuck Larsen I’d gone to bed with Cowboy poetry on the brain. A habit of late that I most regularly entertain. I tossed and turned, My brain in poetic over

time. The sheep I counted were Branded with words that rhyme. Before I knew it, I drifted off to a dreamy state. I found myself on stage, Poised ready to narrate.

To what I had to say. The spotlight captured me in its glow, As if it were a sign. My mind reached into its poetic tank And couldn’t find one damned line.

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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 Valley Video Hay Markets Hay Time Auction, 308-235-5386, valleyvideohay.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 Woodard Limousin in the Rockies Online Sale, 719-439-2011, 402350-3447, woodardlimousin.com K2 Red Angus Winter Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com 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, 208-521-1774, 208681-0765, 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 Durbin Creek Ranch 10th Annual Bull Sale, Big Horn Basin Livestock Auction, Worland, 307-921-8825, durbincreekranch.com Jindra Angus 22nd Annual Production Sale, at the Bull Center, Clarkson, Neb., 402-920-3171, jindraangus.com 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 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ree Heights, S.D., 605-870-0161, 605-870-6172, fawcettselmcreekranch.com Pilakowski Angus Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale, at the ranch, Arthur, Neb., 308-249-0885, pilakowskiangus.com Big Sky Salers 38th Annual Salers Focus Bull Sale, Stockmen’s Livestock, Dickinson, N.D., 406-557-6259 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 Hoffman Ranch Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Thedford, Neb., 308645-2279, 530-604-5096, 406-425-0859, hoffmanranch.com Weaver Ranch 37th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Fort Collins., Colo., 970-568-3898 JC Heiken Angus & Sons 15th Annual Production Sale, Miles City Livestock Commission, Miles City, Mont., 406-855-7839, jcheikenangusandsons.com Mt. Rushmore Angus Ranch 56th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Rapid City, S.D., 605-342-2449, 605-484-6731, 605-381-7361, mtrushmoreangus.com

From a classic case Of lost poetic cowboy oration. The spotlight seemed To get brighter and brighter. As my mouth grew dry And my throat got tighter.

My mouth stood poised For my first buckaroo rendition. But what came forth Were sounds void of human recognition.

I struggled to escape That spotlight’s accusing glow. And woke to face the sunlight Shinin’ through my window.

I cleared my throat And gave it another crank. But I came up empty And faced by idols point blank.

I sat up with a start, Had I blown my one big chance. Naw, it was just a bad dream Of little circumstance.

It was the gathering of all gatherings, A really big show, And all the big names Were there sittin’ in the front row!

Ole Baxie cocked an eyebrow, Zarzyski he looked duped. McRae was up and leaving, While poor Waddie’s mustache drooped.

There was Baxter and Waddie, Zarzyski and McRae. They were all intent and listenin’

The dream was quickly turning Into a nightmarish horrification.

But sometimes dreams have meanin’ Maybe I’ll never know. But just in case, I’ve been practicing all day for tonight’s big show. And practice he did until he became one of the premier cowboy poets in the country. More next week, because we know “You're Gonna Get a Kick Outta This!”

Cover of Chuck Larsen’s first book of Cowboy Poetry published by Cownal Knowledge Productions in 1995. Historical Reproductions by Perue

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 39 • January 22, 2022

MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 1-19

6743

400-500 600-700 700-800 UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING

Steers Heifers

207.50-225.50 135-228 150-191 145-193.50

156-213 146-180

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

132.50-191.50 137-169.50 137-164.50 127-151.50

154-160.50 122.50-148

62-93 41-64

Centennial 1-14

Stock Cows Pairs 60-99

72-92 50-77

Crawford 1-14 832

$1025-$1650

Riverton 1-18 4510

180-222 161-190

191-213.50 155-189.50

176-196.35 146-176

161-184 137.50-166.25

149-167.25 134.50-150

131.50

67-91 42-64

48-91

Torrington 1-19 10853

229-240 201-209

215-232 180-208

192-227.75 169-185

170-194 156.50-172

165-178.50 150-158

153-165.50 111-149

83-100 50-67

89-99

205-207 177

209 173.50

140-148 125-141

77.50-112 46-135

$885-$1625

St. Onge 1-14 2500 Big Horn Basin 1-20 3675

206-233 189.50-193

197-235 166-193

170-206.50 149.50-200.50

166-190 150-169

159-170.75 142.50-151

155.50-158 124.50-135

84-96 56-73

Billings 1-20 3228

185-205 150-172

183-235 125-190.50

164-210 154-184

162-189 150-162

146-167 135-153

143.50-160 130-140

66-91 44-67.50

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

PAYS

4012

284-362.50

200-375

125-220

Centennial

1325

275-375

175-320

147.50-200

St. Onge

1050

142.50-190

204-295

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 5.7600-6.2100 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 7.3650-7.4650 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45-46/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 30/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 50/cwt Den-Rate 50/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 42/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 42-45/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of January 14, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold steady to 30.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 10.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 5,412 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 310 slaughter lambs in South Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 3,046 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 110-145 lbs 245.00-275.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 155-185 lbs 220.00-235.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-150 lbs 231.00-240.00, few 255.00-300.00; 150-165 lbs 226.00-231.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 110-115 lbs no test. Equity Coop: shorn 15830 lbs 238.20.75. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 425.00-460.00; 60-70 lbs 400.00420.00, few 437.50; 70-80 lbs 380.00-405.00, few 407.50; 8090 lbs 330.00-392.50, few 402.50; 90-110 lbs 315.00-365.00, few 375.00. wooled and shorn 74 lbs 390.00; 80-90 lbs 345.00370.00; 90-100 lbs 320.00-337.50. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 305.00-310.00; 97 lbs 305.00. hair 90-100 lbs 310.00-320.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 59 lbs 425.00; 70-80 lbs 330.00-385.00; 80-90 lbs 345.00-360.00; 90-100 lbs 285.00325.00. hair 64 lbs 385.00; 72 lbs 280.00; 88 lbs 285.00; 90 100 lbs 280.00-290.00. Billings: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 150.00-180.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 170.00-192.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 150.00-170.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 122.50135.00; Cull 1 no test. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 160.00-164.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 171.00-200.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 170.00-190.00; Cull 1 160.00. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 150.00-165.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 155.00-180.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 141.00-175.00; Cull 1 40.00-100.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: no test. Ft. Collins: 70 lbs 335.00; 89 lbs 310.00; 96 lbs 310.00; 116 lbs 300.00; 121 lbs 295.00. South Dakota: 40-50 lbs 290.00-293.00; 50-60 lbs 299.00385.00; 60-70 lbs 331.00-430.00; 70-80 lbs 334.00-336.00; 8090 lbs 300.00-320.00; 90-100 lbs 295.00-303.00; 100-110 lbs 285.00-293.00; 110-120 lbs 222.00-231.00; 120-130 lbs 220.00222.00; 136 lbs 207.50. Billings: no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: yearlings 115 lbs 250.00/cwt; bred young 130-145 lbs 200.00-216.00/cwt; bred middle age 145 lbs 200.00/cwt; yearling hair 115 lbs 255.00/cwt; mixed age hair 95-140 lbs 195.00-230.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: bred middle age 188 lbs 177.50/cwt. South Dakota: bred ewe lambs 325.00/head; bred yearlings 385.00/ head; bred young 375.00-450.00/head; bred middle age 225.00-330.00/ head; bred aged 235.00/head.

Stock Ewes

138.33 143.18 138.38 137.48 141.75

+1.33 +2.20 +1.53 +1.08 +1.17

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

162.93 166.73 170.48 172.65 181.98

161.18 164.95 169.53 172.80 182.13

JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

Change -1.75 -1.78 -0.95 +0.15 +0.15

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.47 7.49 7.42 7.45

7.90 7.93 7.81 7.81

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change +0.43 +0.44 +0.39 +0.36

CORN FUTURES

45-100

SETT PRICE

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Volume

137.00 140.98 136.85 136.40 140.58

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Month

Auction

This Week

FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 21, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

5.87 5.89 5.88 5.67

6.11 6.11 6.06 5.76

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

155-240

OATS FUTURES

$110

135-275

SETT PRICE

$270-$475

82-142

Billings: no test. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 33,000 compared with 35,000 last week and 36,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of January 14, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was up 31 at 1389 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 43,739 bales were offered with sales of 92.7 percent. The Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0173 at .7281 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C.. 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 8.34 + .34 6.26-7.09 18 80s 7.09 + .30 5.32-6.03 19 70-80s 5.80 + .23 4.35-4.93 20 64-70s 4.86 + .26 3.64-4.13 21 64s 4.61 + .22 3.46-3.92 22 62s 4.56 + .20 3.42-3.88 23 60-62s 4.35 + .13 3.26-3.70 24 60s 3.57 -----2.68-3.04 25 58s 2.80 + .01 2.10-2.38 26 56-58s 2.64 + .12 1.98-2.25 28 54s 1.56 + .10 1.17-1.32 30 50s 1.40 + .06 1.05-1.19 32 46-48s 1.01 -----0.76-1.86 Merino Clippings 3.23 + .011 2.42-2.74 Eastern Market Indicator was up 31 at 1389 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0173 at .7281 percent of the U.S. dollar. Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of January 20, 2022 Compared to last week all reported hay sold fully steady. Demand was good as contacts continue to get calls daily. Some hay staying local with several loads going to out of state buyers. Some contacts still have some hay for sale. Valley Video hay auction will be having a video hay sale next Thursday, January 27. Lots can be viewed at https://www.valleyvideohay.com Many contacts are on the different irrigation boards, and they are keeping a watch on the amount of snowpack within their specific areas. The last released report by the WY- NRCS is Dec 28th, at that time Wyoming snowpack was at 88% with a median high of 111%. Hopefully more snowpack will be arriving giving the state ample water for irrigation districts. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 230 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 315 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Small Square, 3 tie 240-260 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200 Alfalfa Cubes 320 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Square 270-280 Barley - Good Large Square 180 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Nebraska Hay Summary As of January 20, 2022 Compared to last week on comparable trades of baled hay and ground/delivered hay throughout the state sold steady. Demand for feedlot and ranch hay was moderate with good demand for top quality horse hay. Most cattle remain on cornstalks or winter range and require little supplementation due to the lack of snow. Trade and inquiries continue from out of state buyers. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140-150 Alfalfa - Fair Large Round 125 Corn Stalk Large Round 45-60 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 200 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good/Premium Large Round 140-150

Month

Week Prev

This Week

6.23 5.97 5.66 5.14

6.41 6.10 5.75 5.30

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change +0.24 +0.22 +0.18 +0.09

Change +0.18 +0.13 +0.09 +0.16

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

This Week

13.65 13.77 13.87 13.95

14.26 14.34 14.39 14.11

Change +0.61 +0.57 +0.52 +0.16

CUTOUT VALUES CUTOUT VALUES Primal Rib Primal Chuck Primal Round Primal Loin

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

280.40 426.76 235.36 231.75 362.65

270.18 416.10 226.29 223.34 343.97

210.71 355.96 182.51 178.08 267.32

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

This Week

136.61 136.49 217.99 217.89

Prior Week

138.41 138.09 219.98 219.99

Last Year

109.52 109.44 173.06 172.75

Prairie Meadow Grass - Fair Large Round 85-90 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 8/bale Brome Grass - Good Large Round 135/bale Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 180 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 260 Pellets Dehydrated 280-290 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Large Round 185/bale Medium Square 135/bale Small Square 9.50/bale Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Good Medium Square 120 Large Square 120/bale Cane Large Round 100-110 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 95 Large Round 60-65 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200-220 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 200-210 Large Square 210-220 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Orchard Grass - Premium Large Square 240 Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

The latest markets data can be found by visiting USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service at https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 39 • January 22, 2022 January 22, 2022

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Angus

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Dogs PUREBRED AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Black and brown tri-colors, tails docked, ready Jan. 10, first shots and wormed, $400. Call 307-689-3407 ...................1/29 AUSSIEDOODLE PUPPIES: Striking, exclusive, AKC parents. Tails, dewclaws, shots, etc. Medium sized, $2,000-$2,400. Located in Loveland, CO. Can text/e-mail photos and video. Call Gina, 719-582-0283. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ......... 1/22 RANCH RAISED STRAIGHT BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES. Dad is registered, the mom isn’t registered. Out of working genetics. One male, 6 females. Call for more information, 435757-1661 ............................2/5 AKC REGISTERED TRI AND SABLE PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI PUPPIES, males and females. For more information, call 307-286-6074. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .........................1/29

CHOCTAW/BECKTON 4- AND 5-YEAR-OLD BRED COWS. Start calving March 15. Call or text 307-231-2883, text is best .......................................2/12 REGISTERED RED ANGUS BRED COWS AND HEIFERS: Medium frame, deep-bodied. Registered Red Angus, ten 4to 6-year-old cows, weighing 1,250-1,300 lbs., four 2-yearold heifers weighing 950-1,000 lbs. All AI’d to Collier Finished Product (RAAA No. 3681137). Pregged in September. Will calve March 15. On a modified live spring vaccination program, full-time mineral supplement, poured Dec. 1. Easy handling on foot or horseback. Located near Sheridan, WY. Registration numbers, other data and more pictures available on request. Price for cows $1,950, heifers $1,800. Would consider less if you take them all. Call 307-461-7023. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................... 2/5

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Torrington Livestock Markets 307-532-3333

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Jim & Lori French 3334 Rd 14 Greybull, WY 82426 307-762-3541 • www.claycreek.net

PRIVATE TREATY

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

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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, 307-351-2960 with further questions and to schedule an appointment .............1/29

Clay Creek Angus

Financial Services 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, 303-773-3545, or check out our website www. agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! .......................... 1/29

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PRESIDENT’S DAY PRODUCTION SALE – FEB. 21, 2022 12:30 PM @ the ranch north of Ft. Collins, CO 60 Coming 2-Year-Old Registered Black Angus Bulls BVD, Fertility, PAP and Trich Tested

For more information contact: Susan & Mourine Weaver • (970) 568-3898 3000 West Co. Rd. 70 • Fort Collins, CO 80524 Visitors always welcome • Cattle may be seen at any time!!! 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 ..........2/26 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

Cattle Sell your cattle here for just $25/week AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: 80 half-blood heifer calves, weighing approximately 550 lbs., DNA verified; 80 half-blood steers, weighing approximately 550 lbs., DNA verified; 15 3/4 blood heifer calves, weighing approximately 550 lbs., DNA verified and EID tagged to insure authenticity; 10 full-blood heifers, calving April 1, exposed to fullblood Akaushi bull, Bangs vaccinated; 20 full-blood 2-yearold bulls; 10 older Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-7400403 ................................ 2/5

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Hereford

Durbin Creek Ranch

Bull Sale Feb. 9, 2022 • Worland

100 PAP Tested, Range Ready Hereford Bulls 250 F1 Baldy Females Wyatt Agar (307) 921-8825 • DurbinCreekRanch.com

SimAngus

Brown Swiss

S I M M E N TA L / S I M A N G U S BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings, 18-month-olds and 2-year-olds. Sired by S A V Rainfall, E W A Peyton, Baldridge Bronc, W B F Iron Clad, Gibbs Deacon, Gibbs Broad Range, Koch Big Timber, T J Teardrop, and sons of Gibbs Pirate, WC United, Crouthamel Protocol. Call James, 970-3968791..................................1/29

FOR SALE: One Brown Swiss 2-year-old first-calf heifer. Bred to calving ease Black Angus bull. Due to calve mid to late February. Vaccinated with ScourGuard 4KC. Call 307-3589323..................................2/12

Salers

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, 605-224-6100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell) if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................................... 1/29

38th Annual

Salers Focus Bull Sale

Selling 30 Purebreds February 14, 2022 Stockmen’s Livestock Dickinson, ND Big Sky Salers Bill Helm 406-557-6259

Limousin

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

Family & Nurse Cows

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Pasture Wanted

ISO: SPRING GRASS LEASE Looking for spring grass for 150 head of fall-bred cows. Currently based in Hyattville, WY, but will consider all locations. Registered Red Angus cattle. Financial and landlord references available. Please call/text Rachael Calvo, 605-830-2313 or e-mail: calvorachael@yahoo.com PASTURE WANTED FOR UP TO 200 HEAD: Year-round would be best, but seasonal would work as well. Southeast Wyoming, southwest Nebraska Panhandle, north central Weld County Colorado preferably. NOT looking for full care! GREAT references. Calls only please, 303-233-0604 .... 2/5 WANTED: 2022 summer pasture for 35-45 cow/calf pairs. Looking for a 5 month arrangement beginning either May 15 or June 1. Interested in a full-care or splitcare arrangement, preferably in eastern Wyoming. Please contact 308-760-7465 .......................1/29 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 307-250-6900, leave message or text..........TFN

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 ...................... 1/29

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 ............................2/5

Sheep

Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

Pasture Wanted PASTURE WANTED FOR 2,000 YEARLINGS AND 500 PAIRS. Can be split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 .......................................1/29

Limousin

IN THE ROCKIES ONLINE SALE FEB. 1, 2022 Elite Limousin and Lim-Flex yearling heifers and bulls. Sale hosted on L365 Auctions at www.limousin365.com/online-sales/ Pictures and details at www.woodardlimousin.com Contact Rodger Woodard, (719) 439-2011 or Kiley McKinna/MC Marketing Management (402) 350-3447

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Hay & Feed FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay in large round bales. ALSO, oat hay and sorghum-Sudan hay in large round bales. Call 308765-0300......................... 1/22 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 204-712-6509 ......................2/5 HAY FOR SALE: 2021 first and second cutting alfalfa. 2021 corn stover. 2021 CRP clean/ green, sprayed in the spring for weeds. 2021 Haybet barley and milo. 2020 first cutting alfalfa. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying ......................2/5 HORSE AND COW HAY FOR SALE. Mountain grass and millet. ALSO, have little squares of straw. Located east of Cheyenne, WY. Delivery available. Buy one or as many as you want, semi loads available. Call Kent, 307-631-3917 .........1/29 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 ...................... 1/29

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Hay & Feed HIGH ALTITUDE 2021 HAY FOR SALE: We have oat and pea 3x4 bales starting at $165/ton. ALONG WITH triticale 3x4 bales starting at $125/ton. Located in Moffat, CO. Contact us at 719588-4987 ..............................2/12 500 TONS OF ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: First cutting, no rain, 4x4 bales. In Riverton, WY, $250/ ton. Call 307-709-2375 ........2/12 HAYTIME AUCTION EXPECTING 5,000 TONS ON THURS. JAN. 27. For additional information visit www.valleyvideohay. com or call Barry McRea, 308235-5386 ..............................1/22 QUALITY COLORADO HAY FOR SALE: Horse or cow quality hay. Big and small squares. Call for pricing and availability 570395-0184 ................................ 2/5 ROUND BALE CORNSTALKS FOR SALE. $130/ton. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 ...............2/12

Equipment

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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

1952 OR 1953 FORD JUBILEE TRACTOR with 3 pt. Hitch. Dual loader with 72” bucket and 84” blade. Also, another 40” bucket and 80” blade. Call 308-6318344 .................................... 1/29 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 24’ roller harrow; Vermeer R23 rake; MF 2190 4x4 baler; Sitrex 17 wheel rake; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; 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 .................... 1/29

Pipe

Pipe 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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Livestock Equipment

EAR CORN FOR SALE. Call 308-631-1665 or 308-6725731 ............................. 1/29 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

Vehicles & Trailers

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

2015 CHEVY, 3/4 ton, crew cab, short bed, Duramax, loaded, leather, 147,000 miles, light hail, 4WD, $49,500. 2004 DODGE, one ton, crew cab, dually, diesel, 5 speed, 2WD, new rear end, runs great, approximately 190,000 miles, $14,500. 2015 FORD TAURUS, ex-highway patrol, twin turbo, AWD, $75,000. Contact Wyoming Auto Auction at 307-632-8648 ........... 1/29 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 ............................. 1/22

Equipment 1978 GMC CABOVER 400 CUMMINS: 13 speed transmission with jake brake; 1979 TIMPTE GRAIN TRAILER with new tarp; 1994 F350 CREW CAB, 4x4, flatbed, new transmission, front end and radiator; JOHN DEERE 643 CORNHEAD. For more information, call 970-302-3705 or 307-286-4409 ..................... 1/29

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Property for Sale

Ranch Lease Wanted

Irrigation

Irrigation Systems

ISO: RANCH TO LEASE Looking for a year-round 400 - 1,000 head ranch OR farm/ ranch combination to lease. Preferably long term. All locations considered. Registered Red Angus operation. Financial and landlord references available. Please call/text Joe Calvo, 605-830-2210 or e-mail: calvorachael@yahoo.com

Rent/Lease Wanted COUNTRY HOME WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE: Recently retired couple wanting to rent or lease a country home (not a ranch hand, but would consider a caretaker position). We are genuine, trustworthy folks with good references. For more information, call 406-560-1452. ...........1/22

Building Materials

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EDBERG continued from page 1 of the Wyoming warden’s job that blends law enforcement, biology and public outreach,” Edberg said. After almost 10 years, Edberg was promoted to game warden supervisor in 2000 for the Jackson-Pinedale Region, which was one region at the time, serving for over four years before returning to central Wyoming as the Casper Region wildlife supervisor. In 2011, Edberg was promoted to his current position as deputy chief of wildlife and deputy chief game warden, working from Casper. Edberg received numerous internal recognitions for his work including a WGFD 1994 Law Enforcement Commendation, 1997 Casper-Sheridan Regions Peer Recognition Award, 2008 Wildlife Division Employee of the Year, 2013 Director’s Award and 2020 Team of the Year member for the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Team.

He also was honored as the 1997 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for Wyoming and received the 2001 North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Lifesaving Award. “I’m going to miss the everyday work and interactions with my fellow employees and the public. Over my career I’ve made a lot of great friends and those are relationships I am going to maintain after I retire,” Edberg said. “I’ll also miss being out and about with field folks and the various publics getting my hands dirty in the sun, snow, wind, cold, dust and dirt to better Wyoming’s wildlife.” Edberg’s last day with WGFD is Feb. 1. Edberg intends to remain in Casper following retirement with his wife, Paula, working on house projects, raising a new puppy and learning how to catch more walleye and kokanee salmon.

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CALVING continued from page 1 Out of the 100 producers surveyed, 58 percent used paper records only, 37 percent used paper and then transferred to the computer and six percent used only a computer or a hand-held device to record data. Pearson notes there’s nothing wrong with using paper books to collect data, but it may not be the most efficient method. “It’s harder to have immediate results when you’re looking at paper records only,” says Pearson. The benchmarking study determined 98 percent of the producers record date of birth, 89 percent collect calf identification numbers and 73 percent record calving ease scores. Birth weight was recorded by 44 percent of those surveyed and calf sex, coat color, udder score and temperament were recorded less than five percent of the time. Pearson says there are many different ways to utilize recorded data to improve management practices. Birth weight data is used for calculating calve ease expected progeny differences (EPDs), and according to Pearson’s benchmarking study, the number one reason for producers to select a bull is based on his birth weight. Measuring birth weight also helps producers calcu-

late an average daily gain and determine growth production. This shows producers how efficient cows are at raising calves and how efficient calves are at growing in their environment. Pearson says it’s important to record data on the cows as well. “Looking at udder scoring and dam temperament can really impact what our heifers look like in the future and how those heifers grow their own calves as well,” says Pearson. Digital data collection Mark Hoimyr, owner and operator of Box H Farm, a cow/calf operation in Saskatchewan, Canada, shares his experience with collecting calving data on an iPhone. Hoimyr, like most producers, started out by writing in a paper calving book to collect data. He would transfer the data onto spreadsheets after it was all collected. “It just got to be a little more than I felt was worth it when it comes to the amount of time it took to record everything,” Hoimyr says. He began to notice transcription errors when transferring information from the paper book to the spreadsheets. Hoimyr switched to digital data collection 10 years ago, and he currently uses the app Numbers on his iPhone to

collect data. He describes this app as being the “Apple version of Excel spreadsheets.” The app helps Hoimyr stay organized and declutter. Numbers makes it quick to enter information, offering an option for users to preenter cow tags and set defaults in the spreadsheet to speed up the process. “It’s really quick to use once you get it set up,” says Hoimyr. Numbers helps Hoimyr keep track of how many cows he has left to calve and how many live calves are born. He says it’s nice to be aware of this information as it’s happening. One of Hoimyr’s favorite features of the app is it can automatically sort the calves, so he knows which ones still need to be tagged. He says it’s much simpler than scrolling through a list of all the calves. Hoimyr says using the app successfully does require basic tech skills. It took a while for Homiyr to get into the swing of things with Numbers, but the benefits are worth it. “Overall, we’re happy with how it’s been able to allow us to keep track of everything we want to keep track of and not spend a whole bunch of time doing it,” Hoimyr says. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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Ridder Herefords Bull & Heifer Sale February 3, 1 pm (cst) at the ranch, NW of Callaway, NE

● 90 Top Breeding 2-year-old Bulls and 25 Impressive yearling Bulls all Bulls are scored for Calving Ease & Carcass! ● 60 Feminine Heifers - very attractive, ready to breed. Do you want long, thick cattle with ease of birth, performance & great dispositions? So do our customers. See their comments in our sale catalog. We breed for these PLUS carcass and cow traits, eye appeal, and are unforgiving when culling our cow herd. Ridder Herefords - they work.

Nothing works like a Hereford… in the pasture, at the feedlot, on the table.

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3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 483#.......$17500 LAMBS Crowfoot Ranch Inc. - Worland Taylor, Greg - Cowley 10 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 449# ..$17500 50 WF Lamb, avg. 117# ...........$25900 Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland BULLS 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 533# ..........$17300 Redland, Adam - Burlington 20 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 643#........$15675 00 1 Blk Bull, 1880# .......................$96 Peterson, Michael - Ten Sleep Bassett, Erin - Burlington 11 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 407#.....$17200 1 Blk Bull, 1980# .........................$9600 12 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 473# ....$16600 50 1 Blk Bull, 1695# .........................$88 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 545# ..........$16000 Gilbreath, Donald - Meeteetse Rice Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 00 1 Blk Bull, 2010# .........................$96 19 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 548# ......$16950 Martinez, Scott - Evansville Shryack, Steve - Worland 1 Blk Bull, 1140# .........................$9400 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 443# ..........$16750 Redland, Adam - Burlington Fabricius, Dale - Burlington 1 Blk Bull, 1855# .........................$8900 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 602# ..........$16600 Conner, Carolyn - Worland Cook Land & Livestock Cody 00 1 Hrfd Bull,1835# ........................$84 11 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 592# ..$16525 COWS Lungren, Elizabeth - Worland Preator, Norman - Burlington 3 Blk Hr Clvs, avg. 575# ...........$16500 1 Blk Cow, 1575#........................$7300 McIntosh, Ruth - Burlington RJS Ranch - Shell 14 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 602# ..$16400 1 Blk Cow, 1440#........................$6800 Neves, Jay & Susan - Otto 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1317#..............$6400 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 594#........$16400 1 Blk Cow, 1345#........................$6400 Mendez Brothers - Otto 50 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1430#..............$63 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 593# ..........$16350 1 Blk Cow, 1510#........................$6250 Bower, Keith - Worland 00 1 Blk Cow, 1310#........................$60 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 610# ..........$16225 Stewart, John - Riverton Brost, L. Wayne - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1360#........................$6650 1 Red Hfr Clvs, 590# ................$16200 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1273#..............$6600 Bodtke, Dale - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1245#........................$6550 12 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 647#........$16150 1 BWF Cow, 1420# ....................$6550 Miller, Jacob - Worland 00 1 Blk Cow, 1350#........................$65 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 650# ..........$15950 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1358#..............$6450 Crawford, Jodie - Worland Preator, Norman - Burlington 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 643#.......$15900 1 Blk Cow, 1365#........................$6350 Rankine Livestock - Worland 91 Ranch - Cody 21 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 645#........$15750 1 Blk Cow, 1060#........................$6300 Brubaker Sheep Co. LLC - Ten Sleep Hamilton, David - Worland 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 658#.......$15700 1 Blk Cow, 1450#........................$6300 Warner Living Trust - Riverton 00 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1480#..............$63 3 RWF/BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 698#.. $15700 Zeller Ranch - Meeteetse 4 RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 671# ......$15000 00 1 Blk Cow, 1300#........................$62 Geis, Nick - Worland 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1265# ..........$6000 77 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 663# ....$15675 Charter Place LLC - Jackson 10 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 739# ....$14900 00 1 Blk Cow, 1210#........................$60 1 BWF Hfr Clf, 930# .................$12450 Cross, Neil - Powell Apland, Rick - Worland 00 1 Blk Cow, 1365#........................$60 10 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 511# ......$14950 Redland, Spencer - Basin Preis, J. Gordon - Emblem 1 Blk Cow, 1540#........................$6000 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 735#.......$14600 1 Blk Cow, 1385#........................$5650 Mueller, Terry - Shell Conner, Carolyn - Worland 1 Red Hfr Clvs, 745# ................$14250 1 Blk Cow, 1255#........................$5900 STEER CALVES Rolling T Livestock - Powell Hoodoo Land Holdings - Cody 1 Red Cow, 1450# ......................$5600 66 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 403# ..$23500 HEIFERETTE 3 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 432#.....$21000 Stewart, John - Riverton Nicholas, Jacob - Fort Washakie 1 Blk Hfrette, 1270# ....................$7500 23 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 411# ........$23325 HEIFER CALVES 86 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 538# ........$19925 Charter Place LLC - Jackson 38 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 628#.....$18275 100 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 500#......$20050 Greer Land & Livestock - Hyattville 00 30 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 421#........$193 8 Red Str Clvs, avg. 386# ........$23300 Greer Land & Livestock LLC - Hyattville 11 Red Str Clvs, avg. 421# ......$21900 00 20 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 343# ......$193 53 Red Str Clvs, avg. 532# ......$19225 25 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 452# ......$18000 13 Red Str Clvs, avg. 635# ......$17100 4 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 540# ........$16100 Baird, Jack - Thermopolis 00 1 Red Hfr Clvs, 720# ................$151 5 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 414#.......$22800 Brewster Ranch - Ten Sleep 20 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 421#.....$22750 44 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 454# ....$19250 15 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 471#.....$21600 00 17 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 410# ....$188 21 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 499#.....$20900 McCumber, Donald - Thermopolis 4 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 490#.......$20200 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 325#........$19000 Dooley, Mark - Worland 50 30 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 490#........$181 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 392# ..........$22600 Hoodoo Land Holdings - Cody Mascaro, Leland Jr. - Ten Sleep 50 45 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 355# ..$189 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 418# ........$22300 19 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 557#........$17000 Mastre, Shane - Basin Rolling T Livestock Inc. - Powell 7 Rd/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 419# ....$22250 11 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 460#.....$18600 McCumber, Don - Thermopolis Allen, Tim - Burlington 17 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 389# ........$22100 12 XBred Hfr Clvs, avg. 438# ..$18500 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 500# ..........$20350 Hoyt, Mark - Basin 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 532# ........$19950 13 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 491#........$18300 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 590# ..........$18100 00 38 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 610#........$169 Syder, Jerry - Greybull 00 1 Blk Hfr Clf, 850# .....................$135 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 445# ..........$21900 Nye Livestock LLC - Cody 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 591# ..........$18850 00 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 474#........$180 Mendez Brothers - Otto Dale Lyman Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 413# ........$21800 4 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 420#.......$18000 Rolling T Livestock, Inc. - Powell Stulc Farms LLC - Basin 5 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 443#.......$21500 14 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 484# ....$17950 27 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 522#.....$20350 Reed, Justin - Thermopolis 5 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 537#.......$18100 25 54 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 561#........$179 Rusatt Ranch Inc. - Basin 18 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 491#........$17850 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 484# ..........$21500 Mastre, Shane - Basin 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 569# ........$19100 00 17 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 488# ......$179 Dale Lyman Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 30 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 612# ......$16525 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 340# ..........$21500 Schlager, John - Worland 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 410# ........$21000 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 480# ..........$17900 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 462# ........$19700 00 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 608# ..........$158 Brewster Ranch - Ten Sleep Caines Land & Livestock - Hyattville 10 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 377#.....$21300 10 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 477# ....$17850 5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 447#.......$20750 Snyder, Jerry - Greybull 5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 594#.......$17000 50 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 488# ..........$177 Stulc Farms LLC - Basin 13 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 536#........$17450 2 Rd/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 473# ....$21000 SLS Cattle Co. - Meeteetse 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 512# ........$20400 5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 441#.......$17700 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 519# ........$20000 Dobson, Martin - Burlington River Valley Land & Livestock - Lovell 00 26 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 517#........$176 29 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 502# ........$20650

46 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 603# ........$19000 25 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 660# ........$17200 32 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 721# ........$16800 Erickson, Riley - Ten Sleep 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 370# ..........$20600 Peterson, Michael - Ten Sleep 15 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 521#.....$20350 Cole Jason - Riverton 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 485# ..........$20350 Nye Livestock - Cody 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 492$ ............20000 Simon, Deb - Douglas 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 521# ..........$20000 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 591# ..........$18700 Dobson, Martin - Burlington 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 499# ..........$20000 26 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 595# ........$18500 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 695# ..........$17050 Ready, Merrill - Thermopolis 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 488#.......$20000 Mills, Irene - Thermopolis 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 589# ..........$19600 Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 553# ........$19500 76 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 625# ........$18825 61 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 687# ........$17400 TD Farms, Inc. - Worland 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 572# ........$19250 90 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 699# ........$17225 Geis, Nick - Worland 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 552# ........$19200 23 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 669# ........$17200 30 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 701#.....$17075 34 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 779# ........$16225 3 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 745#.....$15950 Bjornestad Land & Cattle - Manderson 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 555# ..........$19200 Johnstone, Casey - Ten Sleep 9 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 575#.......$19050 68 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 767# ........$16675 2 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 795#.......$15950 2 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 818#.......$15550 Lungren, Elizabeth - Worland 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 553# ..........$18800 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 644# ..........$17150 Cross, Neil - Powell 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 545# ..........$18800 Parsley Red Angus - Burlington 6 Rd Str Clvs, avg. 543# ..........$18750 6 Red Str Clvs, avg. 580# ........$18400 SLS Cattle Co. - Meeteetse 6 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 565#.......$18650 Fabricius, Dale - Burlington 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 566# ..........$18650 Lyman, Dwight - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 575# ..........$18600 Scolari, Shawn - Thermopolis 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 519# ........$18500 Bower, Keith - Worland 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 607# ........$18100 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 674# ..........$16600 McIntosh, Ruth - Burlington 10 Red Str Clvs, avg. 587# ......$18050 12 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 591# ..$17975 19 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 687# ..$16975 Preis, J. Gordon - Emblem 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 610#.......$18000 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 753# ..........$16400 Cook Land & Livestock - Cody 46 Red Str Clvs, avg. 609# ......$17900 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 628# ........$16700 Neves, Jay - Otto 17 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 649# ........$17425 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 813# ..........$15800 Holland, Pamela - Worland 10 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 649# ..$17400 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 656# ........$17200 Doyle McKim & Sons, Inc. - Manderson 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 662# ........$17300 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 713# ........$17025 33 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 711#...$16825 2 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 793#.....$15900 Bodtke, Dale - Ten Sleep 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 671# ........$17150 Rankine Livestock - Worland 50 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 625#.....$17100 6 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 613#.......$17000 22 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 724#.....$16500 Miller, Jacob - Worland 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 703# ..........$16975 Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Str Clf, 730# .....................$16150 Hoyt, Mark - Basin 1 Blk Str Clf, 720# .....................$16000

• Upcoming Sales • Jan. 27 – Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle Feb. 3 – Weigh-Up Special Feb. 9 – Wednesday - Durbin Creek Bull Sale Feb. 10 – No Sale Feb. 14 – Monday Feeder & Weaned Calf Special - Feeder Cattle Only

Consignments – Thursday, Jan. 27 Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle CJ & Vicki Nye – 30 blk 7-10 YO, CF March-April, bred to Sim/Angus bulls • Gene Schatz – 10 bred 2 YO blk heifers, 5 bred mxd age cows, late March-April Cf, 1 YO Hereford pair • Jim Causey – 10 reg Longhorns, 4-7 YO, bred to reg Longhorn, CF March.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 39 • January 22, 2022

by Lee Pitts

Wheelbarrow Money I must be the biggest sucker in America. I was taught to save my money ever since first grade when those of us with the means deposited 50 cents per month in a savings account on which we received 5.5 percent interest. The interest rate never changed. So I’ve been a lifelong saver and haven’t owed anybody any money since we paid off our house 30 years ago. We have one credit card and pay it off in full every month. I’ve never been unemployed, and I’m still working at 70. My wife started as a cashier in a grocery store when she was 16 and spent 30 years in that capacity. She can outwork an entire county road crew. We’ve never owned more than two vehicles at a time, had no car payments and drove our rigs until the wheels fell off. So, we thought we had enough money saved in case we both require long term care in our golden years, but currently we

are being paid three-tenths of one percent on Certificate of Deposits, which is well below the fake inflation rate. Now, our hard-earned wealth is being devalued by the same government who encouraged us to save it. Compare our financial plan to that of a friend we’ve known for 40 years. Starting from nothing, he now owns 28 rental houses and several apartment buildings. He’d buy a house, build up some equity and use that to borrow enough for a down payment on another house. Our friend never saved a penny and just used OPM, other people’s money, to buy California real estate. He doesn’t play in other fields about which he knows nothing, so he never sent his money to the Big Casino on Wall Street. Despite being 80, he’s still doing it and with today’s fed rate at effectively zero, he’s

million dollars. I needed some extra-long railroad ties, so I bid $60 for six of them on an online auction. They sold for $200. I’d like a new dog and have my heart set on a Basset Hound, but the nearest breeder wants $1,500 for one pup. At the current rate of real inflation, I’m afraid the dollar store – which now sells everything for $1.25 – will soon be the $20 bill store. I inherited the first dollar

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buying more real estate than ever, which he’ll pass down to his son. Although he’s a paper gazillionaire, his liquid assets consist of two gold teeth. He told me a couple years ago a thief broke into his house and started searching for money and he got up and started searching with him. So tell me, who’s been the investment ignoramus? Have you been shopping lately? I haven’t been in a grocery store since COVID19 began because you never know who’s been squeezing the peaches, but my wife allows me to go to the hardware store as long as I don’t buy anything. On a recent trip, I had a terrible case of sticker shock. They wanted $60 for one sheet of plywood, two-by-fours were a dollar a foot, one three-inch stainless steel bolt was $3.95 and a Milwaukee reciprocating saw blade was $16! Thankfully I have 500 of them, which I bought at an estate sale for three dollars. Since I buy my clothes at the hardware store, I was shocked to see a Carhartt sweatshirt was $54. On the way home, I paid $4.99 per gallon for the lowest octane gas. Look around. A new pickup will cost $75,000 and a used combine can easily cost half a

my grandpa made in business, which he framed in a picture frame that probably cost him 10 cents at Woolworths. Today, the frame is probably worth a dollar at a garage sale and the dollar is worth 10 cents. Yet, our government says there’s no need to worry about inflation. All that time I was saving money for the future, my own government was devaluing it as fast as their overheated printing

presses could print it. I’ve been a fool. I should have been buying farm land, Bitcoin, ammunition, Amazon stock, rental houses, lottery tickets and Carhartt sweatshirts. At the current rate of real inflation, next year a reciprocating blade will cost a wheelbarrow full of money. I happen to have a few for sale but I don’t want cash. Gold or silver only.

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, January 18 Market Report • 4,510 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments COWS LANDER 1 Cow, 1040# ................................. $71.50 PRESTON, ID 1 Cow, 1045# ................................. $65.00 DUBOIS 2 Cow, 1482# ................................. $64.50 CROWHEART 2 Cow, 1375# ................................. $64.00 JEFFREY CITY 1 Cow, 1505# ................................. $63.00 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1271# ................................. $62.50 SHOSHONI 4 Cow, 1321# ................................. $61.50 PRESTON, ID 1 Cow, 1235# ................................. $61.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1270# ................................. $60.00 CROWHEART 10 Cow, 1208# ................................. $59.50 RIVERTON 3 Cow, 1431# ................................. $59.00 DUBOIS 2 Cow, 1320# ................................. $58.00 JEFFREY CITY 3 Cow, 1113# .................................. $57.00 FORT WASHAKIE 4 Cow, 1288# ................................. $56.00 CROWHEART 14 Cow, 1080# ................................. $55.50 CALDWELL, ID 1 Cow, 1275# ................................. $54.50 FORT WASHAKIE 2 Cow, 1327# ................................. $54.00 PRESTON, ID 1 Cow, 1365# ................................. $53.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1207# ................................. $52.50 2 Cow, 1102# .................................. $52.00 1 Cow, 1235# ................................. $51.00 JEFFREY CITY 2 Cow, 1215# ................................. $50.00 CALDWELL, ID 2 Cow, 1260# ................................. $49.50 BIG PINEY 1 Cow, 1280# ................................. $48.00 CROWHEART 4 Cow, 1017# ................................. $47.00 BULLS KINNEAR 1 Bull, 1130# ................................. $105.00 ROCK SPRINGS 1 Bull, 1120# ................................. $101.00 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 1790# .................................. $91.00 KEMMERER 1 Bull, 1780# .................................. $89.00 1 Bull, 2140# .................................. $88.50 JEFFREY CITY 2 Bull, 1822# .................................. $88.00 ROCK SPRINGS 3 Bull, 1923# .................................. $87.50 JEFFREY CITY 1 Bull, 1890# .................................. $85.00 ROCK SPRINGS 7 Bull, 1748# .................................. $83.50 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 1760# .................................. $81.50 ROCK SPRINGS 1 Bull, 2180# .................................. $81.00

LABARGE 1 Bull, 1670# .................................. $80.00 ROCK SPRINGS 4 Bull, 1706# .................................. $79.00 1 Bull, 1710# .................................. $78.50 1 Bull, 1585# .................................. $77.50 MANILA, UT 1 Bull, 2400# .................................. $77.00 JEFFREY CITY 1 Bull, 2050# .................................. $76.00 ROCK SPRINGS 3 Bull, 1528# .................................. $75.50 HEIFERETTES PRESTON, ID 6 Heiferette, 880# ........................... $91.00 WORLAND 1 Heiferette, 905# ........................... $89.00 PRESTON, ID 2 Heiferette, 980# ........................... $79.00 WORLAND 1 Heiferette, 970# ........................... $74.00 PRESTON, ID 1 Heiferette, 1260# ......................... $73.00 STEERS RIVERTON 6 Steer, 388# ................................ $222.00 SHOSHONI 40 Steer, 460# ................................ $213.50 LANDER 14 Steer, 464# ................................ $211.00 FARSON 23 Steer, 489# ................................ $200.00 RIVERTON 7 Steer, 490# ................................ $199.00 FARSON 62 Steer, 544# ................................ $196.35 KINNEAR 10 Steer, 591# ................................ $191.00 LANDER 25 Steer, 594# ................................ $189.00 10 Steer, 597# ................................ $189.00 RIVERTON 65 Steer, 621# ................................ $184.00 44 Steer, 621# ................................ $184.00 FARSON 20 Steer, 630# ................................ $183.50 54 Steer, 638# ................................ $179.50 PAVILLION 16 Steer, 647# ................................ $178.50 LANDER 8 Steer, 661# ................................ $177.25 16 Steer, 662# ................................ $175.50 CROWHEART 3 Steer, 670# ................................ $172.50 RIVERTON 36 Steer, 682# ................................ $170.85 9 Steer, 702# ................................ $170.85 LANDER 10 Steer, 709# ................................ $166.00 FARSON 9 Steer, 713# ................................ $160.50 DUBOIS 1 Steer, 745# ................................ $153.00 SHOSHONI 6 Steer, 762# ................................ $149.50 1 Steer, 930# ................................ $147.00 HEIFERS THERMOPOLIS 143 Heifer, 384# ............................... $199.75 SHOSHONI 31 Heifer, 447# ............................... $189.50

RIVERTON 61 Heifer, 452# ............................... $185.50 OGDEN, UT 21 Heifer, 465# ............................... $184.50 FARSON 2 Heifer, 502# ............................... $181.00 RIVERTON 10 Heifer, 512# ............................... $176.00 MEETEETSE 35 Heifer, 527# ............................... $175.50 RIVERTON 100 Heifer, 538# ............................... $174.00 KINNEAR 12 Heifer, 547# ............................... $173.00 BAIROIL 49 Heifer, 560# ............................... $166.50 PAVILLION 11 Heifer, 619# ............................... $166.25 SHOSHONI 7 Heifer, 633# ............................... $164.00 RIVERTON 170 Heifer, 658# ............................... $163.00 6 Heifer, 671# ............................... $163.00 LANDER 6 Heifer, 683# ............................... $151.25 RIVERTON 102 Heifer, 717# ............................... $150.00 SHOSHONI 39 Heifer, 737# ............................... $143.75 RIVERTON 6 Heifer, 802# ............................... $140.00 DUBOIS 5 Heifer, 862# ............................... $131.50 COKEVILLE 1 Heifer, 895# ............................... $121.00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS Ken Fackrell - 1 load of Test Cows 25 Ranch - 25 Bulls, 4 Cows, 8 Strs Ferris Mountain Ranch - 6 Cows 4 Blk Ang Running Age Pairs

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS Burton Ranch - 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 550-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen 3 @ Branding & Weaning & wormed (10/23). 100% Blk Ang sired. High desert, green! Long time weaned. Fancy! Farwell Farms - 61 Blk Ang/CharX Strs & Hfrs 700-750#. Powerful, stout! Q Creek Livestock - 35 Blk Strs & Hfrs 300-350#. Rec 7-way w/ Somnus & Vista Once @ Branding & Weaning. Long time weaned. Hay fed. Diamond F - 35 Blk Ang/HerefordX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec 7-way w/ Somnus & Vista Once @ Branding & Weaning. Long time weaned. Hay fed. Nancy Anderson - 30 Blk Ang/HerefordX Strs & Hfrs 450500#. Rec 7-way w/ Somnus & Vista Once @ Branding & Weaning (11/1). Long time weaned. Hay fed. Luke Fidler - 22 Blk Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec 7-way. Weaned since Oct. Bunk broke. Lucky 7 Blk Ang sired. Comp mineral program. Fancy!

John Harbor - 15 Blk Strs & Hfrs 400-450#. Long time weaned.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON CS Limmer - 40 ST Bred Cows. Bred to Powerful Blk Ang Bulls (Paintrock, Clay Creek Angus & Diamond Peak) to start calving March 25th. High desert cows!

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY MARCH 1 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ SO CATTLE BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 LUCKY 7 ANGUS BULL SALE START TIME 12:00 PM (NOON)

TUESDAY MARCH 8 BRED COW SPECIAL W/ HANCOCK ANGUS BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY MARCH 15 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY MARCH 22 BRED COW SALE W/ 44TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST ANGUS BULL SALE (1:00 PM) START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

Northwest Angus Association - 65 Blk Ang Yrling Bulls Obsidian Angus, Wagler Angus, Blue Sky, Hoggs Angus, Davidson Angus, WYO Angus, Earhart Angus, & JOH Ranch. Bulls are known for calving ease & growth. PAP, Semen & BVD Tested, Proven Sires! (1:00 PM) Contact Fred & Kay Thomas 307-868-2595 or any Breeder

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

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